Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Thursdays, May 13 - June 17 |
| Event Format | 6SS, 1 lichess game per Thursday 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 | $$300 guaranteed: Open $150-$100-$50, U1900 1st Place Trophy |
| Registration | Deadline to be paired in a Round: 6:00 PM on Thursday |
| Round Times | 6:30 PM (two players and the TD may agree to change the time) |
| Description | Contact info: TD Nick Sterling. E-mail: boylstonchess@gmail.com. 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 Thursday just after 6 PM on the Boylston CC website. The cutoff time for registration in time to play a Round is Thursday 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. 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 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, May 16, 2021 |
| 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 May 16 |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm |
| Description | Over the board (OTB) event! Limited to 8 players born in 2000 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 May 16, 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 |
| Date | Tuesday, May 18, 2021 |
| Event Format | 6SS, double round swiss (unrated) |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | $10 |
| Prizes | $$150 guaranteed: $100 1st, $50 2nd; Gift cards for U2000, U1700/unr |
| Registration | 6:30pm-6:55pm |
| Round Times | 7:00pm, rest ASAP |
| Description | A fun night of blitz, chess, and beer at Tavern of Tales 1478 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02120 Next to the Roxbury Crossing Orange Line stop. Tournament games will start at 7pm, but sets will be available for casual games all night! Weather permitting, spacious outdoor seating available for games. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, May 22, 2021 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/30 + 5 sec |
| Sections | High School, 14 & Under, 11 & Under |
| Entry Fee | $10 |
| Prizes | First place qualifies for OTB finals |
| Registration | Register before 9:00am on May 22 |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm |
| Description | Provide lichess handle in comments field when registering. Online tournament on lichess.org. Must register here and also join lichess team. Overall winner of each section qualifies for the Spiegel Cup Finals in early July. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, May 23, 2021 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d10 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | None, all proceeds will support the club |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Description | Open to players rated 1900+ Limited to 12 players. Must register and pay online in advance, and must agree to COVID safety requirements. COVID safety requirements include complying with MA travel advisory, wearing a mask indoors at all times, and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from other players and directors to the maximum extent possible. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday - Sunday, August 6-8, 2021 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/30, 30 sec increment from move 1 |
| Sections | Open & U2000 |
| Entry Fee | $45, $60 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $$3000 guaranteed: Open: $1200, $600, $300, U2300 $300; U2000 $400, $200 |
| Round Times | 7pm Friday, 11am & 5pm Sat & Sun |
| Description | Open to the first 56 players to register |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |