There are four scheduled qualifying tournaments.
Only one player may qualify from each of these tournaments.
All tournaments will be rated and will follow all requirements
and standards of the
United State
Chess Federation the only recognized
national chess organization in the United States.
In case of any ties for a qualifying tournament the tiebreak decision
is at that tournament director's discretion.
News release:
Official Sponsors:
Galleria Florentia, Boylston Chess Foundation, International Chess Institute
Location of Qualifiers: Boylston Chess Club
at 240B Elm Street Davis Square Somerville, Ma 02144
Qualifier Details
1st Qualifier March 28, 2009
4- Rounds @ 65 minutes per side
2nd Qualifier April 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2009
4-Rounds @ 90 minutes per side
(special provision if 40 moves are made within first time control an additional 20 minutes will be added.)
One round is played each Thursday night from April 2-23rd
3rd Qualifier April 18, 2009
3-Rounds @ 75 minutes per side
4th Qualifier April 25, 2009
4-Rounds @ 65 minutes per side
Tournament The Final Four Chess Madness Tournament will be held at the
Galleria
Florentia at 79 Newbury Street Boston, Ma 02116.
The tournament will be held on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 1 p.m
