Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Tuesday, November 3, 2020 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 5|0 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 8:00-9:00 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 9:00 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 5|0 BCC ELECTION BLITZ Work off the four years of election anxiety with an hour of gritty post-election blitz! Register for tournament online at tournament link: Live Chess Registration Must join the Boylston Chess Club on chess.com to play in this tournament Tournament is UNRATED with USCF. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Thursday, November 5, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3SS, 1 lichess game per Thursday night set up by individual challenge |
| Time Control | 45|5 |
| Sections | will be determined based on the Ratings of the players who commit to play |
| Entry Fee | $25 |
| Prizes | $120-$80 based on 10 players |
| Round Times | 6:30 PM (may be modified by agreement between two players) |
| Description | The tournament will run for three weeks on lichess each Thursday at 6:30 PM. However, if two players need to reschedule a game, PROVIDED that they notify me in advance of Thursday, they may choose a time of their own agreement. Pairings will be posted just after 6 PM on the Boylston CC website. The cutoff time for registration in time to play a Round is 6 PM. Any players who register subsequent to 6 PM will be skipped until the following week's Round. 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 during the event. Meeting ID: 882 8047 7343 Passcode: 111491 Players must be current Members of USCF. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, November 14, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/45 d30 |
| Sections | One section, accelerated pairings may be used |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | None; all proceeds will support the club |
| Registration | Online only - ends 9:30am November 14 |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | Over the board (OTB) event! Limited to 8 players born in 2004 or earlier. No spectators or accompanying persons permitted in tournament and skittles rooms. Must register and pay online in advance by 9:30am on November 14, and must agree to COVID safety requirements. COVID safety requirements include complying with MA travel restrictions, wearing a mask indoors at all times, and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from other players and directors to the maximum extent possible. Players should bring own coffee, as none will be available onsite. . Players will play on own designated boards, with opponents sitting offset from each other. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, November 22, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/45 d30 |
| Sections | One section, 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 November 22 |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | Over the board (OTB) event! Limited to 8 players born in 1999 or earlier, or college students. No spectators or accompanying persons permitted in tournament and skittles rooms. Must register and pay online in advance by 9:30 am on November 22, and must agree to COVID safety requirements. COVID safety requirements include complying with MA travel restrictions, wearing a mask indoors at all times, and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from other players and directors to the maximum extent possible. Players should bring own coffee, as none will be available onsite. . Players will play on own designated boards, with opponents sitting offset from each other. Free parking on Sundays! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |