Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Tuesday, August 20, 2024 |
| 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 September 10, 2024 @ 6 PM |
| Round Times | 6:30pm |
| Description | Contact info: TD Nick Sterling. E-mail: td@boylstonchess.org. 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. 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. However, if the Sections need to be combined due to insufficient registration, then players who joined the U1900 Section will need USCF Memberships to play in the Open. Forfeit of a Round for any reason may result in forfeit of any prize $$$ that would otherwise have been won, at the TD's discretion. 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. |
| Date | Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, and 24 |
| Event Format | 4SS; One round per Tuesday Evening |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite. Free for GM's and IM's, and also for club members who are rated at least 2200 |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60, $40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Event starts on September 3 and ends on September 24. In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section. Sections with fewer than six players may be merged. August and September supplements and "live rating" may be used to play up a section. **The winner(s) of a section from this month's tournament may play up one section regardless of their rating for the October Tuesday Night Swiss.** A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Thursdays, September 19 - November 14 |
| Event Format | Round robin |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/20 d5 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | Free entry by invitation only |
| Prizes | $300, $200, $100 |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | The championship section is invitation only BCF club membership is required Free entry for players rated >=2200 between September 2023 and September 2024 |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Thursdays, September 19 - November 14 |
| Event Format | Round robin |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/20 d5 |
| Sections | Based on ratings |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | Based on the number of players in each section |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Players will be split into groups of 4-6 players and will play a double round robin against each of the other players in their section. This event runs concurrently with the club championship. Players are allowed to reschedule games as needed. If you cannot play on September 19th, please register online anyways and mention that you need to reschedule the first round in the registration comments. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, September 20, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| 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... Please note, this event may be canceled in the event of low registration. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded and you will be notified by email at approximately 6:00pm on the day of the event. 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, September 21, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS (dbl) |
| Time Control | G/3 + 2 |
| Sections | Open |
| Entry Fee | $15 for blitz, $5 for simul |
| Round Times | First round at 10:00am, rest ASAP; Simul at 2:00pm |
| Description | Welcome to the 1st of 6 events in the Queens Blitz Series! We will start with an all-female blitz tournament, make a lunch break with pizza and drinks provided by organizers, and finish with a simul by GM Nadya Kosintseva *Who can play:* Girls and women of all ages and levels MACA and USCF memberships are not required. However, the two organizations sponsor and fund the event, and your membership would help them provide more programs like this in the future. *Prize Information:* $100-50 Top under 1700: $50 Top under 1200: $25 Registration and Entry List MACA Event Listing |
| Date | Saturday, September 21, 2024 |
| Event Format | 10-12 matches based on number of players |
| Time Control | G/3 d0 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $400 based on 25 paid entries: $150-$100 for top places, $100-$50 for best performance |
| Registration | 6:00pm - 6:45pm |
| Round Times | Event starts at 7:00pm |
| Description | No partners needed! Players will be assigned partners in a round robin style manner, and will play similarly arranged teams. Each match will consist of 4 games of bughouse. Top prizes will be awarded to the players with the most points. Performance prizes will be awarded to the players who outperform their ratings the most. Higher rating between standard and blitz rating is used for performance prizes. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, September 22, 2024 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | $20; $5 more day of |
| Prizes | None, all proceeds will benefit the club |
| Registration | 9:45am - 10:15am (onsite) |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | Food and beverages will be provided all day. COLLEGE STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS WELCOME! LIMITED TO PLAYERS AT LEAST 21 AS OF AUGUST 11. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, September 27, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Description | It's Friday Night, BBQ style! We'll have our normal six double rounds (one game with each color) with a G/5 time control, no delay and no increment. But since Charles likes to BBQ and soon it will be too cold to do it, he's going to bring dinner! Exact menu TBD, but it's going to involve a giant batch of some kind of smoked protein, a veggie dish or two, and a starch dish or two. Please register early if you can, to assist menu planning. If you have questions, suggestions, or requests let me know at charles.slade@boylstonchess.org. If you have allergies or preferences, please indicate them in the "bye requests" when you register. Doors open a little earlier than usual, at around 7:15. First round starts as usual at 7:45pm. Afterwards, what happens happens... Please note, this event may be canceled in the event of low registration. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded and you will be notified by email at approximately 6:00pm on the day of the event. 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, September 28, 2024 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U1900, U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $30, $40 for non-BCF members before 9/26. $10 less for U1500 section. $5 more after 9/26. |
| Prizes | $1325 based on 50 paid entries, 75% of each prize guaranteed |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am |
| Round Times | 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 5:30pm |
| Description | Prizes: Open: $450-$225 U1900: $250-$150 U1500: $150-$100 Free entry for GMs and IMs. Discounted entry link for U1500 section Free entry for club members rated at least 2300, but entry fee will be deducted from any prize won. Registration limited to 70 players. USCF membership is required. Please join or renew on the USCF website |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, September 28, 2024 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $30 for non-BCF members before 9/26. $5 more after 9/26. |
| Description | Discounted entry fee for the U1500 section |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, September 29, 2024 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Entry Fee | $125, BCF membership is required |
| Registration | Must register in advance online |
| Round Times | 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 5:30pm |
| Description | Want to play strong opponents? Then this event is for you! We have assembled a gang of strong players. Chess gladiators, all rated at least 2000, and some much higher. They're not playing each other, they're playing the challengers. They're playing YOU! Can you score a point? Test your might! Participation is limited to club members. The price for non-members in the registration menu below includes a one-year adult membership for the club. If you'd like a different membership tier, please head to our Membership page. Participation is also currently limited to the first 10 players to sign up, but may expand depending on how many Gladiators we can recruit. The fine print: Challengers will play gladiators at least 3 out of 4 rounds. If challengers play each other, there will be no more than a 100 rating point difference or a difference of 2 places on the wallchart. Pairings will be calculated and published in advance and include randomness as opposed to standard swiss pairings. This event is USCF rated, and a current US Chess membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. We are still recruiting gladiators, but as of August 1 we have commitments from two FIDE-titled players and two USCF masters, with many more inquiries outstanding. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Event Format | 5SS; One round per Tuesday evening |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite. Free for GM's and IM's, and also for club members who are rated at least 2200 |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60, $40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Event starts October 1 and ends October 29. In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section. Sections with fewer than six players may be merged. September and October supplements and "live rating" may be used to play up a section. **The winner(s) of a section from this month's tournament may play up one section regardless of their rating for the November Tuesday Night Swiss.** A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS, 1 lichess game per Tuesday night set u |
| Time Control | Open: G/60 + 10 sec, U1900: G/45 + 5 sec |
| Sections | Open & U1900 (Unrated); accelerated pairing |
| Entry Fee | $40, $25 for BCF members |
| Prizes | Open: $120-$80 based on 10 players; U1900 |
| Registration | Deadline October 22, 2024 @ 6 PM |
| Round Times | 6:30pm |
| Description | Contact info: TD Nick Sterling. E-mail: td@boylstonchess.org. 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. 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. However, if the Sections need to be combined due to insufficient registration, then players who joined the U1900 Section will need USCF Memberships to play in the Open. Forfeit of a Round for any reason may result in forfeit of any prize $$$ that would otherwise have been won, at the TD's discretion. 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS, 1 lichess game per Tuesday night set up |
| 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 October 22, 2024 @ 6 PM |
| Round Times | 6:30pm |
| Description | Contact info: TD Nick Sterling. E-mail: td@boylstonchess.org. 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. 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. However, if the Sections need to be combined due to insufficient registration, then players who joined the U1900 Section will need USCF Memberships to play in the Open. Forfeit of a Round for any reason may result in forfeit of any prize $$$ that would otherwise have been won, at the TD's discretion. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give lichess time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, October 4, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$800 Guaranteed |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Description | Big Money Blitz!! Same format as our normal Friday Night Blitz (six double rounds), but this event has a guaranteed prize fund: Open Section: $320-$160-$80 Top Under 2300: $60 Top Under 2100: $40 U1900 Section: $80-$40 Top U1600: $20 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, October 5, 2024 |
| Event Format | 3RR |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Groups of 4 by rating |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 9/5 |
| Prizes | $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss |
| Registration | Online open till 9:30am; onsite 9:20-9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:15pm, 3:45pm |
| Description | ** No byes or withdrawals are allowed. All rounds must be played. ** Free entry for GMs and IMs. If the number of players is not divisible by 4 then the bottom section will be a small Swiss with 5-7 players. Registration limited to the first 70 entries. A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, October 6, 2024 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at do |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration |
| Round Times | 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all three sections. Players must be rated between 800 and 2000 to play in the Championship section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, October 11, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| 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... Please note, this event may be canceled in the event of low registration. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded and you will be notified by email at approximately 6:00pm on the day of the event. 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, October 18, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| 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... Please note, this event may be canceled in the event of low registration. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded and you will be notified by email at approximately 6:00pm on the day of the event. 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, October 25, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| 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... Please note, this event may be canceled in the event of low registration. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded and you will be notified by email at approximately 6:00pm on the day of the event. 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, November 1, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| 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... Please note, this event may be canceled in the event of low registration. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded and you will be notified by email at approximately 6:00pm on the day of the event. 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, November 8, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$800 Guaranteed |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Description | Big Money Blitz!! Same format as our normal Friday Night Blitz (six double rounds), but this event has a guaranteed prize fund: Open Section: $320-$160-$80 Top Under 2300: $60 Top Under 2100: $40 U1900 Section: $80-$40 Top U1600: $20 This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, November 9 - Monday, November 11 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 30 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $100, $130 for non-members; $20 discount for U1500; $10 more after 11/7 |
| Prizes | $$4000 fully guaranteed |
| Registration | Saturday 9:30am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am and 3:30pm each day |
| Description | Prizes: Open: $1000-$500-$200, Top U2300 $300 U1900: $250-$100, Top U1600 $150 Special Women's Prize for Top Performance: $200-$100 (Calculated as [actual score] - [expected score]) Free entry for club members rated at least 2300 but entry fee deducted from any prize won. No deductions for GMs and IMs. Discounted entry for U1500 Bughouse Only - Saturday Night Fischer Random Only - Sunday Night Players rated at least 1700 (either live MSA rating or Nov. supplement) may play in the Open section. Side Events: (no additional entry fee if playing in the main event, otherwise $10, $15 for non-members) Bughouse - Saturday 8:00pm $400 first, $200 second 4SS, G/3 d0. Each round is a 4 game match. At the end of the swiss, the top two teams play a match for 1st/2nd If you do not have a partner we will match you with another unpaired player. Fischer Random Blitz - Sunday 8:00pm $400 first, $200 second, Top U2300 $150, Top U1800 $150 5SS G/5 d0. Double rounds with a new position for each round. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, November 9, 2024 |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $400 first place team, $200 second place team |
| Registration | Registration ends at 7:45pm |
| Round Times | First round 8:00pm, subsequent rounds ASAP |
| Description | Each round is a 4 game match. At the end of the swiss, the top two teams play a match for 1st/2nd |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, November 10, 2024 |
| Event Format | 5 double round swiss |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $400 first, $200 second, Top U2300 $150, Top U1800 $150 |
| Registration | Registration ends at 7:45pm |
| Round Times | First round 8:00pm, subsequent rounds ASAP |
| Description | Games are not rated. Each round will feature a different Fischer Random (Chess 960) position. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, November 24, 2024 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at do |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 8:00am |
| Round Times | 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all three sections. Players must be rated between 800 and 2000 to play in the Championship section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, December 15, 2024 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 8:00am |
| Round Times | 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all three sections. Players must be rated between 800 and 2000 to play in the Championship section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |