Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Saturday, July 29, 2017 |
| Event Format | 7SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF Members, $5 more at the door |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $100 U1800 1st $50 |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 11:20am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, July 30 and August 6 |
| Event Format | 6SS; accelerated pairings will be used |
| Time Control | G/80 d10 |
| Sections | Open |
| Entry Fee | For 6 rounds: $70, $40 for BCF members; For 3 rounds: $35, $20 for BCF members. All: $5 more at door. |
| Prizes | To be announced |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:45pm, and 5:00pm |
| Description | BCF senior club championship; open to all players born before July 31, 1967. One day option: pay the 3-round entry fee at the door with up to 3 half-point byes, with no eligibility for title or prizes. For two-day option, bye for last round must be requested before start of Round 2. Note: free parking on Sundays |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | 40/90, SD/20 d10 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF Members, $5 more if not registered online |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $125, 2nd $75 U1900 1st $60, 2nd $40 |
| Registration | 6:30pm - 7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, August 5, 2017 |
| Event Format | 3RR |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Players will be arranged into quads by rating |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF Members, $5 more if not registered online |
| Prizes | $$80 First place in top quad, $$50 First place in each of the other quads |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am; ABSOLUTELY NO ONSITE REGISTRATION AFTER 9:45AM |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, August 6, 2017 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Masters |
| Entry Fee | $50 for BCF members, $70 for non-members, $5 more if not registering online |
| Prizes | $700 based on 18 paid entries: $450-$250 |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Description | Open to players rated at least 2000 on the May or June supplement or live MSA rating. Free entry for GMs and IMs with no deduction from any prize won. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesday, August 8, 2017 |
| Entry Fee | free |
| Round Times | 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Description | Larry Christiansen will play against 25 chess players simultaneously at South Station. Open seating until 1:15 pm. Winner(s) receive free entry coupon for a BCC tournament. Email natashaus@alum.mit.edu with any questions. |
| Date | August 15, 16, 17, 18, 2017 |
| Event Format | 9:00am to 12:30pm each day |
| Registration | 8/22, 9:00am onsite |
| Description | This program invites young chess players who already have a complete understanding of the rules of chess to come and develop their abilities. With a combination of lecture, question/answer and guided cooperative learning, the instructor will cover essential elements of the game: Tactics, Strategy, Openings, Middlegames, Endgames, Problems. Students will develop their memory, visualization ability, attention span, critical thinking skills, as well as their sense of fairness and good sportsmanship — all while having fun! Who can join? School-age children, K-12, who are interested in improving at chess and maturing from motivated beginners to skilled intermediate players. How much does it cost? Club membership is required for participation (Junior: $120/yr; $67/6 months; Family: $180/yr; $100/6 months). Participation fee: $160; $120 per child, if two or more per family. For first-time Club members, the fee is reduced to $125. Please make checks payable to the Boylston Chess Foundation and please pay on site. Registration: Located in the renovated former Ellis School building, there is plenty of room at our pristine site. Reservation is not required. Just show up to unit B103, at 40 Norris Street the morning of the first day, before or around 9:00 a.m.! Use the right-side door of the building. About the instructor: A master of the game and a Boylston Chess Club member for over 25 years, Jacob Rasin has been a professional chess teacher for over 35 years in the Soviet Union and the United States. 1978-1989, Jacob served as head coach at the Pioneers Palace of the Leningrad Province; 1982-1985, he had the additional assignment of training Soviet grandmasters and international masters. Since 1990, he has taught privately and at schools in the Boston area. His students have won dozens of scholastic state championships and medals, and more than ten national championships in various brackets. Jacob has directed the School Break Program since 1994. For more information, call Jacob Rasin at home after 9pm (617) 783-6307; cell (857) 225-1297 or email boylstonchess@gmail.com |
| Date | Saturday, August 19, 2017 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1950 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF Members, $5 more at door |
| Prizes | $$400 guaranteed: $100-$60-$40 in each section |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, August 20, 2017 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | 14 & Under and 8 & Under |
| Entry Fee | $25, $20 for BCF members, $5 more at door |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each age group, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 10:00am - 10:20am |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 11:50am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, August 26, 2017 |
| Event Format | 4S |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1800 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF Members, $5 more if not registered online |
| Prizes | $$360 Guaranteed: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1800 1st $72, 2nd $48 |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesday, September 12, 2017 |
| Entry Fee | free |
| Round Times | 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Description | Larry Christiansen will play against 25 chess players simultaneously at South Station. Open seating until 1:15 pm. Winner(s) receive free entry coupon for a BCC tournament. Email natashaus@alum.mit.edu with any questions. |