Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Event Format | 6SS or Double Quad, 1 lichess game per Tues |
| Time Control | G/60 + 10 sec |
| Sections | Quads & Small Swiss |
| Entry Fee | $40, $25 for BCF members |
| Prizes | $80-$40 Quad #1; $50-$40 all other Quads & Small Swiss |
| Round Times | Tuesday at 6:30 PM unless two players agree to reschedule |
| 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. 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, January 6, 13, 20, and 27 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1510 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members; Free for GM's and IM's, and also for club members who are rated at least 2200 |
| Prizes | $400 based on 30 paid entries: Open: $125-$75; U1910 & U1510: $60-$40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Event starts on January 6 ends on January 27. Registration limited to first 70 players. 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. December and January 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 February 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 | Friday, January 16, 2026 |
| 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 | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| Event Format | Blitz 6SS (accel-dbl) |
| Time Control | G/3 +2 |
| Entry Fee | $20 |
| Prizes | $100 - $75, Top U1500 $50, Top U1000 $25. Medals for the top 3 girls 11 years old and younger. Medal and a book prize for the top 1 unrated player. Book prizes for top 3 puzzle solvers. Chess accessories for the first 15 to register. |
| Registration | Onsite registration: 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm, cash or check only |
| Round Times | Starts at 2:30 pm |
| Description | Girls and Women Only Event 2:30 pm puzzle-solving contest 3:00 pm FREE pizza dinner 3:30 pm blitz. Blitz tournament: not USCF rated, so USCF membership not required Free entry to GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, and unrated (players that have none of the following: USCF regular/rapid/blitz rating, FIDE regular/rapid/blitz rating). Special prize: $50 gift certificate from RelaxStation Nails and Massage to the top upset. All players: please complete this photo consent and release form: Release Register here Please e-mail any questions to Kateryna Odnorozhenko at katerynaodnorozhenko@yahoo.com. |
| Date | Friday, January 23, 2026 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | Based on entries (80% of profit returned as prizes) |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Description | It's Friday Night! This is an unrated event. It is NOT USCF rated and you do not need a USCF membership to play. 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, January 24, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1800 |
| Entry Fee | $15 |
| Prizes | $225 based on 25 paid entries: Open: $110-$55, U1800: $60 |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am |
| Round Times | 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm |
| Description | Sections with few players may be merged. 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. Registration limited to first 70 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 25, 2026 |
| Entry Fee | Free (High-School Students Only) |
| Registration | 4:45pm - 5:00pm |
| Round Times | 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Description | See MHSCL website for more details. The MHSCL was founded in 2021. The league is completely student-run and our tournaments are 100% free for all players. Food, drinks, and prizes are provided thanks to our generous sponsors. In person events are held at the Boylston Chess Club, the largest chess club in Boston, with our main event being a school team tournament, where teams compete over the span of several months for the title of MHSCL Champions. |
| Date | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
| Event Format | 6SS or Double Quad, 1 lichess game per Tues |
| Time Control | G/60 + 10 sec |
| Sections | Quads & Small Swiss |
| Entry Fee | $40, $25 for BCF members |
| Prizes | $80-$40 Quad #1; $50-$40 all other Quads & Small Swiss |
| Round Times | Tuesday at 6:30 PM unless two players agree to reschedule |
| 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. The tournament may be run as one large Swiss instead of Quads at the TD's discretion. 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. 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, January 30, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4 rounds of 4 game matches |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Registration | 7:30pm - 8pm |
| Round Times | 8:00pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Description | Bughouse tournament! Play 4 rounds of 4 game matches with random partners and pairings. Then, the top players in the random tournament will choose their partners and play a 4-team elimination bracket to decide the first two places (time control G/3 d0). No USCF membership is required! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
| Entry Fee | $5.00 |
| Round Times | 7:00pm |
| Description | Join us for music, snacks, and casual chess. Please either register to cover snacks, or bring along snacks to the party. BYOB welcome, no alcohol will be provided by the club. Participants will help with clean up to ensure the club stays tournament ready. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/15 +10 |
| Sections | Open; U1600 |
| Entry Fee | $15 for Members $25 for non-Members |
| Prizes | 60% of entries will be paid out in prizes |
| Registration | Registration ends at 12:30pm on 1/31 |
| Round Times | 1:00pm; rest ASAP |
| Description | The Sunday Morning Action event is making a reappearance but this time on Saturday. Come join us for a four round OTB rapid event. Sections with less than 10 players will be merged. If sections are merged accelerated pairings will be used. In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Rated players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section. Only QUICK ratings are impacted (not regular). Taking notation is not required. 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, February 1, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | Premier: G/45 d5; Under 1000: G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Premier and Under 1000 |
| Entry Fee | $30 if registered before January 31, 11:59 pm. $35 after January 31.Additional $15 discount for first-time players in a USCF-rated tournament in the Under 1000 section. |
| Prizes | Three winners of Premier Section will receive invitation to MA Girls' Invitational Championship to compete to represent MA in 2026 Ruth Haring National Girls Tournament of Champions and Susan Polgar Invitational. Trophies to top 3 each section. |
| Registration | Onsite registration 9:00am - 9:30am |
| Round Times | Round 1 starts at 10 a.m. Other rounds start ASAP. |
| Description | This is a MACA event, hosted by the Boylston Chess Foundation. Registration - online NAChessHub Registration - Mail: Payable: MACA. Mail entry to: c/o Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062 USCF membership is required for all players. MACA membership is required for Massachusetts residents Official January ratings are used for pairings Open to girls in grades K-12. Premier section is restricted to students rated 800 and above. Sections may be combined. Both Sections are open to out-of-state players All electronic devices must be turned off completely and stored out of sight. Players are forbidden to have electronic devices on them at any time during the game In the interest of the players, no spectators are allowed in the playing hall when games are in progress Penalties are at the discretion of the TD and may include reducing the remaining time of the offending player or declaring the game to be lost by the offender Chess sets and clocks are provided Inquiry: kateryna@masschess.org 978-996-1562 No phone entries |
| Date | Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1510 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members; Free for GM's and IM's, and also for club members who are rated at least 2200 |
| Prizes | $400 based on 30 paid entries: Open: $125-$75; U1910 & U1510: $60-$40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Event starts on February 3 ends on February 24. Registration limited to first 70 players. 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. January and February 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 March 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 | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $40 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$750 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: $300-$150 Top Under 2100: $75 U1900 Section: $75-$50 Top U1700: $50 Top U1500: $50 This event is not USCF rated and USCF membership is not required. However USCF ratings will be used for section eligibility and pairing/prize purposes. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
| 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 12/4 |
| Prizes | $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss |
| Registration | Online open until 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, February 8, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/25 d5 |
| Sections | U1200 |
| Entry Fee | $20 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! |
| Registration | 12:30-12:50pm |
| Round Times | 1:00pm, 2:15pm, rest ASAP |
| Description | Please join us for our first beginner-focused event! Limited to players under 1200, this is a great way to continue practicing your chess in a friendly environment. This event is USCF-rated, and we will require an active USCF membership to play. Please join the USCF or renew your membership in advance of the event. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 2/13 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 1:30pm - 1:45pm onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 9:30 am. |
| Round Times | 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm 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 | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U1900, U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $50 for non-BCF members before 11/21. $5 more after 11/20. $10 less for U1500 section. |
| 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, last round starts immediately after 3rd Round |
| 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, February 21, 2026 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members before 11/21. $5 more after 11/20 |
| Description | Discounted entry for the U1500 section |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1510 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members; Free for GM's and IM's, and also for club members who are rated at least 2200 |
| Prizes | $400 based on 30 paid entries: Open: $125-$75; U1910 & U1510: $60-$40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Event starts on March 3 ends on March 31. Registration limited to first 70 players. 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. February and March 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 April 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 | Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
| 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 12/4 |
| Prizes | $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss |
| Registration | Online open until 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, March 8, 2026 |
| Sections | Rapid and puzzle solving |
| Round Times | Starts at 2:30 pm |
| Date | Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 3/13 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 1:30pm - 1:45pm onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 9:30 am. |
| Round Times | 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm 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, March 20, 2026 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $40 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$750 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: $300-$150 Top Under 2100: $75 U1900 Section: $75-$50 Top U1700: $50 Top U1500: $50 This event is not USCF rated and USCF membership is not required. However USCF ratings will be used for section eligibility and pairing/prize purposes. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday 3/21 & Sunday 3/22 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/90 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1850 |
| Entry Fee | $80, $100 for non-members; $30 discount for players U1500; $10 more after 3/18 |
| Prizes | $$4000 fully guaranteed: |
| Round Times | Saturday 10:00am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm; Sunday 10:00am, 2:30pm |
| Description | Prizes: Open: $600-$300-$150, Top U2200 $200, Top U2000 $200, Top Woman $100 U1850: $500-$250-$125, Top U1500 $150, Top U1300 $150, Top Woman $75 Players rated at least 1650 on the March supplement, or live MSA rating may play in the Open section. Free entry for GMs and IMs. Free entry for club members rated at least 2300, but entry fee will be deducted from any prizes won. Side Events: (no additional fee if playing in the main event, otherwise $10, $15 for non-members) Bughouse - Saturday 8:00pm $500 in prizes 4SS, G/3 d0. Players will be assigned a partner randomly in each round. Each round is a 4 game match. Time Odds Blitz - Sunday 6:00pm $700 in prizes |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Entry Fee | $50, $70 for non-members; $10 more after 3/18 |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| Event Format | Blitz + simultaneous exhibition + closing ceremony |
| Description | TBD |
| Date | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 5/15 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 1:30pm - 1:45pm onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 9:30 am. |
| Round Times | 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm 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 |