Western Massachusetts Chess Association, Inc.

December 5, 2009 (Saturday) ... in western Vermont

At the Courtyard Marriott, 309 Court Street (Route 7), Middlebury, Vt.

This excellent, small hotel is located on the eastern side of Route 7, one mile south-southeast of downtown Middlebury. Telephone number 802-388-7600.

Five rounds, time control “Game in 45” (forty-five minutes per player)

In two sections:

NOVICE for players of average or below-average playing strength. Players who are rated above 1399 (USCF, CFC, or FQE) or 1499 (Vermont) should not enter this section.
Entry fee $10 if paid by December 3 or $15 if paid later.

ADVANCED for players of average or above-average playing strength. Not open to players who are rated above 2099 (USCF, CFC or FQE) or above 2199 (Vermont).
Entry fee $20 if paid by December 3 or $25 if paid later.

Prizes: Trophies and chess merchandise in Novice section, cash in Advanced section; total value equal to 100% of total entry fees.

Starting times of the five rounds: 9:30, 11:30, 1:30, 4:00, 6:00.

Any player may skip any round, if proper notice is given to the tournament director. Most players will receive half a point for an unplayed round.

There are no membership requirements. Game results will be rated only for the Vermont rating system, which is very similar to the USCF rating system, except that the average rating is higher.

Tournament organizer and director: Parker “Monty” Montgomery, 205 Colonial Dr., Middlebury, VT 05753-8864; home phone 802-388-7215, cell phone 603-499-2139; email greenmonty@earthlink.net

To enter in advance, please make check payable to Parker Montgomery and mail it to him at his USmail address; or use PayPal, if you have a PayPal account. To enter “at the door,” please arrive at the playing site at least 20 minutes before the starting time of the round in which you intend to begin play.

Donations will be appreciated! To cover the cost of the excellent playing room. $5-$20.

http://vtchess.info/Events/Middlebury_Amateur.htm