Unrated & Beginners Tournament: December 20 – Join the Fun! Is your child new to chess or just getting started with tournaments? This is the perfect opportunity to jump in! Join us for our Unrated & Beginners Chess Tournament! Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Location: FMCA Ashland, 200 Homer Ave, Unit 200, Ashland, MA 01721 Round Time: 1:30pm; 1:50pm; 2:15pm; 2:35pm (20 min each) – No clocks, no notations; All games done in 1 hr and 30 min. Prizes: Medals for top performers + FREE entry into a future FMCA Rated Tournament for the overall winner! Entry Fee: $30 This is a low-pressure, high-fun event designed especially for newer players. It's a great way to build confidence, practice sportsmanship, and experience real tournament play — all in just 90 minutes! Spots are limited – register today and let your child take their next move on the chessboard! REGISTER NOW: [Click Here] We look forward to seeing your young chess player in action!

Scholastic Chess Tournament – Saturday, December 20, 2025 Are you ready to test your skills, sharpen your strategy, and battle it out for glory on the 64 squares? Join us for an exciting afternoon of competition at our Scholastic Chess Tournament! Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Location: 200 Homer Ave., Unit 200, Ashland, MA 01721 Round Times: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Prizes: Trophies and Medals for Top Performers Entry Fee (Members): $35 Click Here to Register Whether you’re a rising star or a seasoned scholastic player, this is your chance to shine, learn, and have a blast doing what you love—playing chess!

2025 NEW ENGLAND BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025 Location: FMCA Ashland, 200 Homer Ave, Unit 200, Ashland, MA 01721 Times: Round 1 starts promptly at 10am; finished by 3-3:30pm Time Control: 7DSS, G/3+2 (14 Rounds) - 3 min. with 2 Sec. Increment. 7 Double Rounds Prizes: $1,400 prizes b/40 paid entries. Championship Trophies & Chess Books Entry Fee: $45.00 by 12/21 | $50 by 12/22-12/26 USCF Membership Required To Register: click here

The Next Scheduled Family Day Event – Saturday, December 20 Free monthly chess play session. Bring the whole family and join us for a fun, free afternoon session of chess There will be no Family Day in November due to the Fall Championship (FIDE-rated tournament). [Please enter this tournament as soon as you can.] When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Where: FMCA Ashland – 200 Homer Ave., Suite 200, Ashland Time: 11:45am-12:45pm What to expect: Free family-friendly chess play for members only Connect with other families Build our growing chess community All ages and skill levels welcomed Come learn, play and enjoy the game of chess together!

Booking all classes ahead of time is a requirement so that we can properly prepare our program. Below are instructions on How to Book. How to Book a Class v From your child’s profile*, Click on the Book Now tab, then click on Classes tab. o Please book 12 hours in advance. v Find the class date and time and click the Book button on the right. o Be sure to choose classes that start with the location name (Ashland or Burlington) o You can choose calendar or list view, or filter for a specific class. o Under One-Time Booking you can book a single session or recurring sessions. v Confirm class by clicking Next; then click Save. You will receive an email confirmation. Under the My Schedule tab, you can view booked classes and make changes. *If you do not see you child’s name on top, click on their name and then click Sign In; or under Booking for, choose you child’s name.