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Anti-COVID measures & capacity restrictions


All attendees must sign the Westfield Area Y's COVID-19 Waiver!


No eating is permitted in the tournament room.

Ask the YMCA if eating in the lounge is okay.


Maximum 64 players + a limited number of guests (see below).

No walk-in players or unexpected visitors allowed!


Guest limits for players:

Adults: No guests allowed.

Age 10-17: 1 guardian permitted.

Under age 10: 1 guardian required.

Westfield YMCA members: No guest limitations.


All players & guests will be limited to areas designated for chess.

Normally, this will be in the Kellogg rooms, 201-202 & the Glasser Lounge.


If the 2nd floor is unavailable, chess will be in rooms 107-108, with 109 serving as a lounge, & our capacity will likely be reduced.