The Plymouth Public Library 5 Round Swiss is listed for Saturday, November 28, 2026, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This free community chess tournament is scheduled in the reference-area spaces at Plymouth Public Library and welcomes players looking for an approachable over-the-board chess experience.

The published event description specifies four or five rounds, depending on the number of sign-ups, with 20 minutes per player per game. The plan includes an age-14-and-under section and an Open section. If too few young players register, the organizer may combine the groups and award a separate youth prize.

No entry fee is required, and the description promises awards for the leading performers without announcing a cash prize fund. US Chess playing rules apply, but the listing does not establish that games will be submitted for US Chess rating. Players should confirm the final section structure and participation arrangements with the local organizers.

📌 Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The event is planned as a compact community tournament, with 20 minutes allocated to each player per game. The original description anticipates four or five rounds based on participation, rather than confirming an exact five-round format.

US Chess rules apply during play, but this does not itself mean the event is US Chess rated. Players who have never entered an organized chess event are specifically encouraged to take part. The full pairing method, tie-break procedure, clock arrangements and rating-reporting status have not been supplied for the 2026 edition.

🏆 Awards

The tournament is free to enter and offers awards for top-performing players. The published event description does not give a monetary prize fund, prize values or a complete award table.

If too few under-14 participants enter to form a separate youth division, the tournament may be played as one combined group with a special award for the strongest youth competitor.

♟️ Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

The event is advertised for Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM, in the library reference area and adjacent space. The organizers will determine whether four or five rounds fit the final entry count.

📝 Registration

Participation is free. The event description does not provide an external registration link or a formal entry deadline. Prospective participants should contact the tournament director to confirm how to register.

For registration and tournament questions, please contact Bill Petrillo, Tournament Director, at +1 774 766-7689.

The MyChess.Events sidebar remains an internal enquiry form; it is not a confirmed official registration.

🏛️ Organizer

The tournament is listed at Plymouth Public Library, a community learning venue that also hosts chess-related activities. A historical 2025 Fun Chess Tourney at this address was advertised by Plymouth Chess Club, but the organizers of this specific November 2026 edition are not independently confirmed.

📍 Venue

Play is scheduled for the reference area and the adjacent area at the Main Library, 132 South Street, Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360, United States. The library’s official website confirms this address and provides information about opening hours, facilities and accessibility.

The Main Library should not be confused with Plymouth Public Library’s Manomet Branch, which has a different address. Participants should follow the Main Library signs and ask at the reference desk for the tournament location.

🏨 Accommodation

Five Plymouth hotels offer accommodation choices for visitors. For this one-day tournament, the Stay22 booking links are prepared for November 27 check-in and November 29 check-out. Guests should adjust dates to their actual needs before reserving. These are general lodging suggestions, not official tournament hotels.

🍽️ Nearby Restaurants & Cafés

Downtown Plymouth offers cafes and restaurants for players and accompanying families. Most of the locations below are in the Main Street and Court Street district; check the journey time from the library and opening hours before the event.

🚆 How to Get There

Plymouth Public Library’s Main Library is located at 132 South Street, southwest of Plymouth’s historic downtown and waterfront district.

🚗 By Car

Use 132 South Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 for navigation. The Main Library has a parking area; follow library signs for permitted parking spaces and accessible access.

✈️ By Air

Boston Logan International Airport is a major airport for travellers to southeastern Massachusetts. Arrange an onward rental car, taxi or public-transport connection toward Plymouth. The tournament does not advertise airport transfers.

🚌 Public Transport

Check current GATRA local bus information and MBTA regional travel options. Verify Saturday services and any final transfer to South Street.

ℹ️ Other Information

First-Time Players Welcome

The event description specifically encourages people who have not previously played in an organized chess tournament. Participants should follow US Chess rules and good sportsmanship, even though competitive rating status has not been confirmed.

Historical Event Notice

A November 2025 Fun Chess Tourney was advertised at the same Plymouth Public Library address with similar short-game and age-group arrangements. That earlier event is a useful historical reference, but its entry limits and other conditions should not be assumed to apply to the November 2026 event.

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