Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Tuesdays September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1510 |
| 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 | $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 September 2 and ends on September 30 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 | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
| Event Format | 6SS or Double Quad, 1 lichess game per Tuesday night |
| 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 | NO CHESS ON ROSH HASHANAH TUESDAY 9/23/2025 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 $$$ that would otherwise have been won, at the TD's discretion. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give lichess time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Entry Fee | $10, $15 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | Based on entries (80% of profit returned as prizes) |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Description | It's Friday Night! This is an unrated event. It is NOT USCF rated and you do not need a USCF membership to play. We'll play six double rounds (one game with each color) with a G/5 time control, no delay and no increment. Doors open at 7:30pm, first round starts at 7:45pm. Afterwards, what happens happens... Please note, this event may be canceled in the event of low registration. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded and you will be notified by email at approximately 6:00pm on the day of the event. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, September 27, 2025 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1800 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $$300 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $125, 2nd $75, U1800 1st $60, 2nd $40 |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration closes at 9:00am |
| Round Times | 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, last round starts immediately after 3rd Round |
| Description | Sections with fewer than eight 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. 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, September 28, 2025 |
| 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 9/26 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 1:30pm - 1:45pm onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 9:00 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, October 3, 2025 |
| 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, October 4, 2025 |
| 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 10/2 |
| 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 | Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1510 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members. Free for GMs, IMs, and club members 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 October 7 and ends on October 28 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 | Friday, October 10, 2025 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $40 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$750 Guaranteed |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Description | Big Money Blitz!! Same format as our normal Friday Night Blitz (six double rounds), but this event has a guaranteed prize fund: Open Section: $300-$150 Top Under 2100: $75 U1900 Section: $75-$50 Top U1700: $50 Top U1500: $50 This event is not USCF rated and USCF membership is not required. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, October 11 - Monday, October 13 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 30 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $100, $130 for non-members; $40 discount for U1500; $10 more after 10/9 |
| Prizes | $$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, Top Woman: $200 U1900: $250-$100, Top U1600: $150, Top Woman: $100 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. **Metered street parking is free on Sundays and holidays.** 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 Oct. supplement) may play in the Open section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| Entry Fee | $60, $90 for non-members; $10 more after 10/9 |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| 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, October 12, 2025 |
| 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, October 19, 2025 |
| 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 10/17 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 1:30pm - 1:45pm onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 9:00 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, October 25, 2025 |
| Event Format | Blitz + costume + simultaneous exhibition |
| Round Times | Starts at 2:30 pm |
| Description | TBD |
| Date | Tuesdays, November 4, 11, 18, and 25 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1510 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members. Free for GMs, IMs, and club members 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 November 4 and ends on November 25 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. October and November 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 December 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, November 8, 2025 |
| 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 | Saturday, November 22, 2025 |
| 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, November 22, 2025 |
| 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 | Sunday, November 23, 2025 |
| Event Format | Rapid and puzzle solving |
| Round Times | Starts at 2:30 pm |
| Description | TBD |
| Date | Tuesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 |
| 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 December 2 and ends on December 30 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. 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 | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| Event Format | Blitz and lecture |
| Description | TBD |
| Date | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Sections | Rapid and puzzle solving |
| Round Times | Starts at 2:30 pm |
| Date | Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| Event Format | Blitz + simultaneous exhibition + closing ceremony |
| Description | TBD |