FMCA Fall Championship
Nov 28, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
Tournament Details
- Organizer
- Future Masters Chess Academy
- Start Date
- Nov 28, 2025
- Started 15 days ago
- End Date
- Nov 30, 2025
- Entry Fee (USD)
- $75.00-$135.00
- Registration Deadline
- Friday, November 28, 2025 at midnight
- Time Control
- Varies by section
- Rated By
Location
Map
Description
♟️ FMCA Fall Championship
Hosted by: Future Masters Chess Academy (FMCA)
Location: FMCA Ashland — 200 Homer Ave, Unit 200, Ashland, MA 01721
Dates:
Premier/U1800:
2-day Option: November 29 & 30, 2025
3-day Option: November 28-30, 2025
U1000: November 29 & 30, 2025
🏆 Overview
The FMCA Fall Championship is a rated chess event featuring multiple rating-based sections, generous prizes, and a mix of 3-day and 2-day schedules.
Total prize fund: $3,300 (based on 70 paid entries)
Premier Section (FIDE Rated) – November 28–30, 2025
Under 1800 Section – November 28–30, 2025
Under 1000 Section – November 29 & 30, 2025
⏱️ Time Control & Schedule
Premier & Under 1800 Sections (2 or 3 Day Schedule)
Time Control: G/90 + 30 increment (6-round Swiss)
Players may choose 2-Day or 3-Day schedules:
2-Day Schedule (merges with 3-Day at Round 4)
Sat 11/29: 10:00 AM · 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM · 5:00 PM (merges)
Sun 11/30: 10:00 AM · 3:30 PM
3-Day Schedule
Fri 11/28: 12:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Sat 11/29: 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM
Sun 11/30: 10:00 AM & 3:30 PM
Under 1000 Section (2 Day Schedule)
Time Control: G/45d5 (6-round Swiss)
2-Day Schedule
Sat 11/29: 11:00 AM · 2 PM · 4 PM
Sun 11/30: 11:00 AM · 2 PM · 4 PM
Byes
Up to 2 half-point byes allowed — must be declared before Round 3
💰 Prizes
Total Prize Fund: Over $3,000 (based on 70 paid entries)
Premier Section (1800+) – FIDE Rated
$1,000 · $500 · $250
U2100: $150
Under 1800 Section (≥1400 in past year)
$500 · $250 · $150
U1600: $100
Under 1000 Section
Trophies and private FMCA master lessons:
1st place – 1 hour
2nd place – 45 min
3rd place – 30 min
💵 Entry Fees
Premier/U1800:
$105 - by November 12
$120 - by November 23
$135 - by November 27
$150 - on-site
U1400: $55
Online registration closes: End of day November 27, 2025
Registration requirement: Active USCF membership
GMs / IMs: $1 entry (Entry fee deducted from prize if prize is won)
FMCA Members: $10 discount
📋 Rules & Eligibility
Premier Section: FIDE rated; open to players rated 1800+
Under 1800 Section: Must have a rating ≥ 1000 in the past year
Under 1000 Section: Trophy and lesson prizes only
November 2025 official USCF ratings used; live ratings may be considered for registration
First 100 entries guaranteed a spot
Replaces the Elite Thanksgiving Tournament
📨 Inquiries
Email: info@futurechessmasters.com
Phone: 617-596-5856
Organizer: Future Masters Chess Academy
Event Page: futurechessmasters.com/tournaments