♟  "The super-men of chess come by that distinction through two rare capacities, an inscrutable vision in end play and a bland sense of well-being in what, to
lesser men, look like predicaments." -William Ewart Napier  ♟
For a list of completed events, please refer to the WCC Crosstable Listings

2024 WCC Events


REMINDER: Players must be present by 6:45 P.M. on Wednesday in order to be paired for that round.
  NOTE: The deadline for registration for Round 1 of each tournament is now 6.45 p.m.  

* NOTE:
All the 2020 tournaments, except the Lingner, Laine, & Daly Memorial, and the club championship, are 5-round Swisses. The Lingner, Laine, & Daly Memorial are each 4-SS. The club championships (both "A" & "B" Divisions) are each 7-round Swiss.

The "A" Division will have 8 players: the first 4 based on Grand Prix Points, & the remaining 4 being the top 4 winning percentage (See "Pct." column in the WCC Statistics spreassheet)
with a minimum of 22 games played in 2019-2020 season.
Byes: none.
Makeup games: none.
7RR, G/100 d5, McKay Complex, Room C-159 or C-192, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420.

The "B" Division will be open to all, but only those who have played a minimum of 22 games in the current season will be eligible for the "B" title.
7SS, G/100 d5, McKay Complex, Room C-159 or C-192, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420.
EF: $20 annual club dues. Reg.: 6:30-6.45 p.m. Rds.: 7:00 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 C-144 & C-143.
67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Click Here for Directions

Rounds Time: 7:00 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: 6:30 to 6:45 p.m.
It is very important to have 6:45 p.m. the deadline for registration for Round 1
Heated/Air-conditioned, free parking

Current USCF ratings as of first 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 C-142 & C-144.
67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Click Here for Directions

Rounds Time: 7:00 p.m.

Byes: 1-4 for 5-round tournaments, 1-3 for 4-round tournaments, limit two.
Prize Info: Chess books to 1st, 2nd, top U1800, top U1600, top U1400 & top U1200 (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: 6:30-6:45 p.m.
Heated/Air-conditioned, free parking

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


REMINDER: Players must be present by 6:45 P.M. on Wednesday in order to be paired for that round.

2024 WCC EVENTS
2024
Reggie Boone Memorial (5 rounds)
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
George O'Rourke Memorial (5 rounds, 2 sections)
February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6
Gail Lingner Memorial (5 rounds)
March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10
Martin Laine Memorial (5 rounds, 2 sections)
April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
Wayne Steadman Memorial (5 rounds)
May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19
Robert Fortier Memorial (5 rounds, 2 sections)
June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24
Rocco Pasquale Memorial (5 rounds)
July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (7 rounds, 2 sections)
September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16
No Wachusett Chess Club meeting
Nov. 20, 2024
Ernest Fandreyer Memorial (4 rounds)
October 23, 30, November 6, 13
Timothy M. Ryan Memorial (4 rounds, 2 sections)
November 27, December 4, 11, 18