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Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Thursdays, November 3 - December 1 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/20 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U1900, and U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 entries: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60; U1500 $40 |
| Registration | 6:45pm - 7:10pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | No game on Thanksgiving. Bye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required ** Players rated >=1700 may play in the open section, and players rated >= 1300 may play in the U1900 section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesday, November 8, 2022 |
| Event Format | 6SS, 1 lichess game per Tuesday night set up by individual challenge |
| Time Control | Open: G/60 + 10 sec, U1900: G/45 + 5 sec |
| Sections | Open & U1900 (Unrated); accelerated pairings may be used |
| Entry Fee | $40, $25 for BCF members |
| Prizes | Open: $120-$80 based on 10 players; U1900: Trophy to 1st Place |
| Registration | Deadline 11/29/2022 @ 6 PM |
| Round Times | Tuesday at 6:30 PM unless two players agree to reschedule |
| Description | Contact info: TD Nick Sterling. E-mail: boylstonchess@gmail.com. Text/cell: 781-733-0849. If I do not have your e-mail and cell phone # already, please send those to me in case we have to contact each other. If I do not have your lichess Username, please send that to me or include it in the comments in your Registration. For Round 1, Pairings will be posted on Tuesday just after 6 PM on the Boylston CC website. The cutoff time for registration in time to play a Round is Tuesday at 6 PM. Any players who register subsequent to 6 PM will be skipped until the following week's Round. Each Round begins at 6:30 PM except for games whose start times were agreed in advance to be changed. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give lichess time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. Players must join Zoom and Share their Screens or show their play areas in their camera views. The link will be sent to players by e-mail. Players with scores of at least +2, or in contention for a prize, may, at the TD's discretion, be required to provide at least two separate camera views on Zoom. Players must be current Members of USCF for the OPEN SECTION ONLY, not the U1900. |
| Date | Friday, December 2, 2022 |
| Event Format | Double round Swiss |
| Time Control | G/5, no delay |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members; $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$1000 Guaranteed |
| Registration | Doors open at 7:30pm |
| Round Times | First round starts at 7:45pm, rest ASAP |
| Description | It's the first Friday of the month, and that means BIG MONEY BLITZ! Same format as our normal Friday Night Blitz (six double rounds), but this event has a guaranteed prize fund: Open Section: $400-$200-$100 Top Under 2300: $75 Top Under 2100: $50 U1900 Section: $100-$50 Top U1600: $25 November's Big Money Blitz brought four GMs and one IM. What will December bring? Come find out! This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, December 3, 2022 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/24; +5 |
| Sections | Based on participants |
| Entry Fee | $10 for members, $15 for non-members; $5 more if registering onsite |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Registration | 12:30-12:45pm |
| Round Times | Round 1 starts at 1:00pm, rest ASAP |
| Description | Online registration closes 1/2 hour before tournament starts. This event is quick rated only and will not affect your regular rating. This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesdays December 6 - December 27 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/90 +5 |
| Sections | Open & U1800 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75 U1800 $60 $40 |
| Registration | 6:45pm - 7:10pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Bye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged; accelerated pairings may be used. This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess Players rated =>1600 may play in the open section |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Thursdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/20 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U1900, and U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 entries: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60; U1500 $40 |
| Registration | 6:45pm - 7:10pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Bye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required ** Players rated >=1700 may play in the open section, and players rated >= 1300 may play in the U1900 section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, December 9, 2022 |
| Event Format | 6 round double Swiss |
| Time Control | G5/d0 |
| Sections | Based on participants |
| Entry Fee | $10 for members, $15 for non-members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Description | It's Friday Night! We'll play six double rounds (one game with each color) with a G/5 time control, no delay and no increment. Doors open at 7:30pm, first round starts at 7:45pm. Afterwards, what happens happens... This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, December 10, 2022 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $30 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at noon, 12/10/2022 |
| Registration | 6:30pm - 6:50pm (onsite) |
| Round Times | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Description | GM Eugene Perelshteyn will give a lecture based on his recent book, co-authored with FM Nate Solon: Evaluate Like A Grandmaster. https://www.amazon.com/Evaluate-Like-Grandmaster-Eugene-Perelshteyn/dp/B0BHNF5CWB Eugene will discuss why this topic is overlooked in modern chess literature, and why the evaluation is very important for chess players of all levels. He will also share stories about his coaches: GMs Zaitsev, Dzindzichashvili, Wojtkiewitcz, and Dorfman, and how they influenced his chess. Eugene will bring several books for purchase ($10) and signing. Dinner to be provided by Charles. Please advise of any allergies or dietary restrictions. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, December 10, 2022 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/24; +5 |
| Sections | Based on participants |
| Entry Fee | $10 for members, $15 for non-members; $5 more if registering onsite |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Registration | 12:30-12:45pm |
| Round Times | Round 1 starts at 1:00pm, rest ASAP |
| Description | Online registration closes 1/2 hour before tournament starts. This event is quick rated only and will not affect your regular rating. This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, December 11, 2022 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Players may be grouped into sections of six players by Rating; accelerated pairings may be used |
| Entry Fee | $40, $25 for BCF members |
| Prizes | None; all proceeds will benefit the club |
| Registration | 10:30am - 10:45am (onsite) |
| Round Times | 11:00am, 2:00pm, 4:30pm |
| Description | Limited to players born in 2001 or earlier, and college students. Free metered parking on Sundays! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, December 16, 2022 |
| Event Format | 6 round double Swiss |
| Time Control | G5/d0 |
| Sections | Based on participants |
| Entry Fee | $10 for members, $15 for non-members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Description | It's Friday Night! We'll play six double rounds (one game with each color) with a G/5 time control, no delay and no increment. Doors open at 7:30pm, first round starts at 7:45pm. Afterwards, what happens happens... This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, December 17, 2022 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 with G/5 blitz starting at 7:15 pm |
| Sections | Open, U2000, U1600, and Unrated |
| Entry Fee | $50 for the day |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am (onsite) |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:30pm, and 4:30pm. Blitz 7:15pm |
| Description | Support the BCC and come play in this fundraising event! A single entry fee will allow you to support your favorite chess club, and to play in both a 3SS G/65 d10 tournament during the day and five double rounds of G5 rated blitz in the evening. Morning coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, and a pizza lunch are all included! Please indicate in the "bye" field if you need any byes in either the G/65 or the blitz event. Also indicate which blitz section you prefer (Open or U1800), or if you do not want to play in the blitz. Select "blitz only" in Sections, if you want to play only in the blitz. Players in the Unrated section do not need USCF membership; USCF membership required for all other players, including the blitz. Please feel free to make a donation, even if you choose not to play. Come have a full day of chess fun in our beautiful new downtown location, enjoy each other's company during the holiday season, and together build a stronger chess community! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, December 18, 2022 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | 14 & Under and 8 & Under. A current USCF membership is required for both sections. |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door if not registering online in advance |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each age group section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 10:00am - 10:20am |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 11:50am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesday, December 20, 2022 |
| Event Format | 6SS, 1 lichess game per Tuesday night set up by individual challenge |
| Time Control | Open: G/60 + 10 sec, U1900: G/45 + 5 sec |
| Sections | Open & U1900 (Unrated); accelerated pairings may be used |
| Entry Fee | $40, $25 for BCF members |
| Prizes | Open: $120-$80 based on 10 players; U1900: Trophy to 1st Place |
| Registration | Deadline 1/10/2023 @ 6 PM |
| Round Times | Tuesday at 6:30 PM unless two players agree to reschedule |
| Description | Contact info: TD Nick Sterling. E-mail: boylstonchess@gmail.com. Text/cell: 781-733-0849. If I do not have your e-mail and cell phone # already, please send those to me in case we have to contact each other. If I do not have your lichess Username, please send that to me or include it in the comments in your Registration. For Round 1, Pairings will be posted on Tuesday just after 6 PM on the Boylston CC website. The cutoff time for registration in time to play a Round is Tuesday at 6 PM. Any players who register subsequent to 6 PM will be skipped until the following week's Round. Each Round begins at 6:30 PM except for games whose start times were agreed in advance to be changed. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give lichess time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. Players must join Zoom and Share their Screens or show their play areas in their camera views. The link will be sent to players by e-mail. Players with scores of at least +2, or in contention for a prize, may, at the TD's discretion, be required to provide at least two separate camera views on Zoom. Players must be current Members of USCF for the OPEN SECTION ONLY, not the U1900. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, December 23, 2022 |
| Event Format | 6 round double Swiss |
| Time Control | G5/d0 |
| Sections | Based on participants |
| Entry Fee | $10 for members, $15 for non-members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Description | It's Friday Night! We'll play six double rounds (one game with each color) with a G/5 time control, no delay and no increment. Doors open at 7:30pm, first round starts at 7:45pm. Afterwards, what happens happens... This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, December 30, 2022 |
| Event Format | 6 round double Swiss |
| Time Control | G5/d0 |
| Sections | Based on participants |
| Entry Fee | $10 for members, $15 for non-members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Description | It's Friday Night! We'll play six double rounds (one game with each color) with a G/5 time control, no delay and no increment. Doors open at 7:30pm, first round starts at 7:45pm. Afterwards, what happens happens... This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, January 1, 2023 |
| Description | TBD |
| Date | Tuesdays January 3-January 31 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/90; +5 |
| Sections | Open & U1800 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-members; $5 more if registering onsite |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75 U1800 $60 $40 |
| Registration | 6:45pm - 7:10pm |
| Round Times | 7:15 pm |
| Description | Bye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged; accelerated pairings may be used. This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, January 29, 2023 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | 14 & Under and 8 & Under. A current USCF membership is required for both sections. |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door if not registering online in advance |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each age group section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 10:00am - 10:20am |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 11:50am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, January 15, 2023 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/45 d30 |
| Sections | Players may be grouped into sections of six players by Rating; accelerated pairings may be used |
| Entry Fee | $40, $25 for BCF members |
| Prizes | None; all proceeds will support the club |
| Registration | Online only - ends 9:30am January 15 |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm |
| Description | Event located at 35 Kingston St., near Downtown Crossing. Limited to players born in 2002 or earlier, or college students. A player of college-student age not actually in college may be admitted at the TD's individual discretion. Free metered parking on Sundays! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, January 22, 2023 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 10:00am, 1/22/2023 |
| Prizes | None; all proceeds will benefit the club |
| Registration | 10:00am - 10:15am (onsite) |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | Open to players rated at least 1800, either live rating or January supplement. Metered street parking is free on Sundays! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |