♝  "If you are weak in the endgame, you must spend more time analysing studies; in your training games you must aim at transposing to endgames, which will help you
to acquire the requisite experience." -Mikhail Botvinnik  ♝
For a list of completed events, please refer to the WCC Crosstable Listings
2015 WCC EVENTS
Ernest E. Fandreyer Memorial
Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18		USChess TLA
#15602
George Sturgis Memorial
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30		USChess TLA
#15834


* NOTE:
The 2016 Wachusett Chess Club Championship in June will be in two sections, 5-round Swiss for both.

The "A" Division will have 10 players, based on winning percentage (See "Pct." column in Ken's spreassheet)
with a minimum of 22 games played in 2015-2016 season.
Byes: none.
Makeup games: none.

The "B" Division will be open to all. 5SS, G/100 d5, McKay Complex, Room C192, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420.
EF: $20 annual club dues. Reg.: 6:30-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: none. Prizes: chess books to 1st, top U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000.
No byes allowed in either section.

Fitchburg State University, McKay Campus School, Room C159.
67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Click Here for Directions

Rounds Time: 7:10 p.m.

Prize Info: Chess books, bragging rights & other miscellaneous intangibles.
Inquiry: Phone: George Mirijanian, 978-345-5011
E-mail: mailto:miriling2@aol.com
Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership optional.
Registration Information: Entry Fee: $1 per game played; free to Wachusett CC members.
Registration - Onsite: 7-7:10 p.m.
Air-conditioned, free parking

On-line ratings as of first night of the tournament will be used.


** WCC Quick Chess Championship info:

5SS, G/15 d3
Fitchburg State University, McKay Campus School, Room C159.
67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Click Here for Directions

First Round Time: 7:10 p.m., others ASAP

Byes: 1-4, limit two.
Prize Info: Chess books.
Inquiry: Phone: George Mirijanian, 978-345-5011
E-mail: mailto:miriling2@aol.com
Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership optional.
Registration Information: Entry Fee: $5; free to Wachusett CC members.
Registration - Onsite: 6-7:10 p.m.
Air-conditioned, free parking

On-line quick ratings as of the night of the tournament will be used.


All regular weekly Wednesday night tournaments, except as noted above, info:

5SS, G/100, d/5
Fitchburg State University, McKay Campus School, Room C159.
67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Click Here for Directions

Rounds Time: 7:10 p.m.

Byes: 1-4, limit two.
Prize Info: Chess books to 1st, 2nd, top U1800, top U1600, & top U1400 (Section rating categories may fluctuate based on attendance).
Inquiry: Phone: George Mirijanian, 978-345-5011
MailAddress: 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420
E-mail: mailto:miriling2@aol.com
Requirement: USCF membership required. MACA membership optional.
Registration Information: Entry Fee: $1 per game played; free to Wachusett CC members.
Registration - Onsite: 7-7:10 p.m.
Air-conditioned, free parking

On-line ratings as of first night of each tournament will be used.


REMINDER: Players must be present by 7:10 P.M. on Wednesday in order to be paired for that round.

2017 WCC EVENTS
Reggie Boone Memorial (1926-2008)
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1		USChess TLA
#17467
George E. O'Rourke Memorial (1929-2007)
Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8
Evert Siiskonen Memorial (1915-1993)
March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12
Martin Laine Memorial (1950-2014)
April 19, 26, May 3, 10
Wachusett CC Championship (both "A" & "B") *
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28
Harlow B. Daly Memorial (1883-1979)
July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2
IM John A. Grefe Memorial (1947-2013)
Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30, Sept. 6
Rocco R. Pasquale Memorial (1922-2014)
Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11
Ernest E. Fandreyer Memorial (1926-2012)
Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15
No Wachusett Chess Club meeting
Nov. 22
George Sturgis Memorial (1891-1944)
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27

All the 2017 tournaments, except the Laine Memorial and the club championship, are 5-round Swisses. The Laine Memorial is 4-SS. The club championship ("A" Division) is an 8-player single round robin, while the "B" Division is a 7-SS.

There is no provision for make-up weeks for snow, since I wanted to maximize the number of 5-round Swisses in the winter. Thus, there will be no Quick Chess or Blitz Championship in 2017. Priority is given to regular Swisses, G/100 d5.

2018 WCC EVENTS
Reggie Boone Memorial (1926-2008)
Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
George E. O'Rourke Memorial (1929-2007)
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7
Evert Siiskonen Memorial (1915-1993)
March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11
Martin Laine Memorial (1950-2014)
April 18, 25, May 2, 9
Wachusett CC Championship (both "A" & "B") *
May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27
No Wachusett Chess Club meeting
July 4, 2018
Harlow B. Daly Memorial (1883-1979)
July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8
John R. Stopa Memorial (1953-2017)
Aug. 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12
Rocco R. Pasquale Memorial (1922-2014)
Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10
Ernest E. Fandreyer Memorial (1926-2012)
Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14
No Wachusett Chess Club meeting
Nov. 21, 2018
George Sturgis Memorial (1891-1944)
Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26