Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Tuesdays December 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| Event Format | 4SS; One round per Tuesday evening |
| Time Control | G/90; +5 |
| Sections | Open, U1900, U1200 |
| 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; U1200 $40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Event starts on December 5 and ends on December 26. 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 less than six players may be merged. November and December 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 January 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, December 5, 2023 |
| 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 12/26/2023 @ 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 | Thursdays December 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Event Format | 4SS; One round per Thursday evening |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/20 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1210 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members; 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; U1910 $60; U1210 $40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Need to withdraw or take a bye: please send email to td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round. 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 less than 6 players may be merged. This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit US Chess Membership to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, December 15, 2023 |
| 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... 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 16, 2023 |
| Time Control | N/A |
| Entry Fee | $45, $30 for Members |
| Registration | 4:00pm-4:15pm |
| Round Times | 4:30pm Simul start time |
| Description | Play one real game against GM Leonid Kritz, who will be taking on up to 30 opponents simultaneously. Should a game end in less than 20 moves, you will be given an opportunity to take a second shot. Each game will be analyzed briefly, and the major mistakes will be pointed out. This is a unique opportunity to get feedback from a grandmaster on your play! Following the simultaneous exhibition, there will be a 60-minute lecture featuring the development of tactical skills, creative outside-the-box thinking, and, perhaps most importantly of all, the finding of candidate moves. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/25 d5 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $360 based on 25 paid entries: 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50 |
| Registration | 9:30am - 9:50am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm |
| Description | Play five rapid games before the evening lecture and simul! Games affect regular rating and quick rating. USCF membership is required |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, December 17th, 2023 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Under 2000, Under 1500, 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 four sections. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. A USCF 1300+ Live or latest Supplement Rating is required to play in the U2000 Section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, December 22, 2023 |
| 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, December 30, 2023 |
| 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 12/28 |
| 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. ** If the number of players is not divisible by 4 then the bottom section will be a small Swiss with 5-7 players. 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, January 21, 2024 |
| 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 | $20 for members and college students, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 9:45am, 01/21/2024 |
| Prizes | $20 to top scoring college student, if at least three college students play; other proceeds will benefit the club |
| Registration | 9:45am - 10:15am (onsite) |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | COLLEGE STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS WELCOME! LIMITED TO PLAYERS BORN IN 2003 OR EARLIER, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. College students: to register at BCF member rate, click on "free entry" when registering online. Show college ID and pay $20 cash or check onsite before 10:15 AM on 1/21 to be paired. E-mail natasha.christiansen@boylstonchess.org with questions. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. Need to withdraw or take a bye: please send email to td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round. Metered street parking is free on Sundays. For parking and transportation info, please visit Parking and Public Transit. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, January 28, 2024 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Under 2000, Under 1500, 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 four sections. A USCF 1300+ Live or latest Supplement Rating is required to play in the U2000 Section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |