FMCA Spring Championship
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About This Tournament
🏆 FMCA Spring Championship 2026
Get ready for an AMAZING weekend of competitive chess hosted by Future Masters Chess Academy! Battle it out across five rounds with classical time control — this is THE event of the spring season. Don't miss your chance to compete for guaranteed prizes and FIDE/USCF ratings (Open section is FIDE rated)!
📅 Dates & Location 📍
Dates: Friday, April 17, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026
Location: FMCA Ashland, 200 Homer Ave, Unit 200, Ashland, MA 01721
📅 Schedule ⏱️
All rounds use the G/90 + 30s increment time control.
Day | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Round 1 |
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Round 2 |
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Round 3 |
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Round 4 |
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Round 5 |
⏱️ Time Control & Ratings ♟️
Time Control: Game/90 minutes + 30-second increment (G/90+30)
Rounds: 5 rounds
Rated: USCF and FIDE (U1800 is USCF-only)
🧭 Sections & Entry Fees 💰
Register now — spots are limited!
Section | Rating Requirement | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
Open | Must be over 1800 (Open section is FIDE-rated) | $90 |
Under 1800 | Must be over 1200 and below 1800 | $90 |
GMs and IMs enter for $1.
💰 Prizes 🏅
Prizes are 50% guaranteed based on 60 paid registrations
Open Section
Place | Prize |
|---|---|
1st | $450 |
2nd | $300 |
3rd | $200 |
Under 2000 (class prize) | $150 |
Under 1800 Section
Place | Prize |
|---|---|
1st | $300 |
2nd | $200 |
3rd | $150 |
Under 1500 (class prize) | $125 |
📌 Byes & Eligibility 🎯
Byes: Up to 2 half-point byes allowed. Must commit to Round 5 before Round 2.
Eligibility: Open section must be over 1800. Under 1800 section must be over 1200.
Open section is FIDE-rated.
📨 Inquiries 📧
Email: masterltd@aol.com
Phone: 617-596-5856
FMCA Spring Championship
Apr 17-19, 2026
$90.00 USD