UPCOMING GREATER BAYSTATE EVENTS
GBCC June Quick Action
St. John's Lutheran Church
60 Broad St
Westfield, MA 01085, MA
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1st Greater Baystate Summer Open
Auburn/ Webster Elks Lodge
754 Southbridge St
Auburn, MA 01501
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1st Richard Zyra Memorial
St. John's Lutheran Church
60 Broad St
Westfield, MA 01085, MA
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1st Harvest Chess Fest
Florence Civic Center
90 Park S
Florence, MA
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2nd Mayflower Open
St. John's Lutheran Church
60 Broad St
Westfield, MA 01085, MA
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GREATER BAYSTATE CHESS CLUB
St. John's Lutheran Church
60 Broad St
Westfield, MA

GBCC Meets At 6:00 PM
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The GBCC will be closed for the next 2 weeks, and re-opening on monday, June 2nd 2025.

We will have our monthly USCF Rated event,

GBCC June Quick Action.

A United States Chess Federation
Quick Rated Only Event.
Regular ratings will not be affected.
Current USCF Membership Required

Prize Fund: $225 Based On 20 Entries. Prize amounts will increase with more entries.
Prizes: Open - 1st $70, 2nd $55
Top U1800 $50
Top U1400 & Unrated $40

Format: 4R SS/G/15;d3
Round Times: Round 1; 6:45, Rounds 2,3 & 4 ASAP.

Entry Fee: $15

Advanced Entries via PayPal or Venmo to:
greater.baystate.chess@gmail.com by 4:00 PM Monday, June 2nd or cash at the club by 6:30 PM.

Registration: Write your name, USCF ID # & Expiration Date in a note with your payment. No Checks. No byes. Present said information in person if registering at site.

The tournament is optional. All other club activities will still be available for those opting not to play.
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*Huge Free parking lot in the rear of the church, well lit.
* NON-PROFIT, DONATION BASED; no membership fees required.
*Donations Are Greatly Appreciated!
*US Chess Federation Affiliate
*Casual & professional players welcome at all levels, ages 5 and up.
*Fun family atmosphere. We strive to make it, so Everyone feels welcome!
*Productive, educational activities for *children & adults alike.
*Chess equipment is provided, and you may *bring your own if you like.
*Many Chess Club Library Books
*Rated & Unrated tournaments
*Simultaneous Exhibitions
*Basic lessons
*Analysis of games
*Chess puzzles to solve
*Make new friends, see old friends!
*Coffee, cold drinks & snacks available
*You may bring your own food
*Great lighting
*Separate Restrooms
*Many large tables
*Please be considerate & kind to everyone.
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UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

05/24/25 - 05/26/25 93rd Massachusetts Open TLA MAP
06/01/25 Planet Earth Chess Championship TLA MAP
06/06/25 - 06/08/25 Eastern Class Championships TLA MAP
06/27/25 - 06/29/25 World Open: Under 1200 & Under 1000 Sections MAP
06/28/25 4th Iron Knights Amateur
07/02/25 - 07/06/25 World Open: Open Through Under 1400 Sections MAP
07/25/25 - 07/27/25 Bradley Open MAP
08/09/25 - 08/10/25 13th Western New England Open MAP
08/24/25 60th Annual Summer Open MAP
08/29/25 - 09/01/25 New York State Championship MAP
09/13/25 17th WMCA Free MAP
10/10/25 - 10/12/25 Hartford Open MAP
11/15/25 7th Pumpkin Pusher
12/13/25 5th WMCA Quick Chess

Apr 102025