Kate Gasser Memorial Tournament

(Women's Chess Event)

Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023
Event Format: 4SS
Time Control: G/60 d5
Sections: Open & U1600
Entry Fee: $20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes: Open Section: 1st Place: $400 2nd Place: $200 3rd Place: $100; U1600 Section 1st Place: $100 U1200 Prize: $50
Registration: 9:30am - 9:50am (onsite)
Round Times: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:45pm
Description: This event is intended exclusively for; women players of all ages.; The Boylston Chess Club is proud to host an event to honor the memory of Katherine Gasser, a longtime member of the New England Chess community and the 1963 US Women's Open Champion.

The event will open with a few remarks about Kate's personality and legacy from friends and family before the start of the first round.

Players must be rated at least 1200 to play in the Open section (either August or September supplements or live rating).

This event is made possible through the generous donation of Arthur Barlas.
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