Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 |
| Event Format | 6SS, 1 lichess game per Tuesday 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 | Open: $120-$80 based on 10 players; U1900: Trophy to 1st Place |
| Registration | Deadline 10/3/2023 @ 6 PM |
| Round Times | 6:30pm |
| 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 for the OPEN SECTION ONLY, not the U1900. However, if the Sections need to be combined due to insufficient registration, then players who joined the U1900 Section will need USCF Memberships to play in the Open. Forfeit of a Round for any reason may result in forfeit of any prize $$$ that would otherwise have been won, at the TD's discretion. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give lichess time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. |
| Date | Mondays, October 2 - December 4 |
| Event Format | Round Robin |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/30 + 10 |
| Sections | Players will be arranged into round robin sections |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF Members |
| Prizes | 80% of entry fees will be returned as prizes |
| Registration | 6:45pm - 7:10pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Players will be split into round robin sections of 6, 8, or 10 players. Can't make it some Monday? No problem, simply contact your opponent and you can reschedule your game as needed. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Mondays, October 2 - December 4 |
| Event Format | Round Robin |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/30 + 10 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Prizes | $$800 Guaranteed: $500-$200-$100 |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | The championship section is invitation only BCF club membership is required Free entry for players rated >=2200 between January 2023 and September 2023 |
| Date | Tuesdays October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| Event Format | 5SS; One round per Tuesday evening |
| Time Control | G/90; +5 |
| Sections | Open, U1900, U1200 |
| 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 | $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60; U1200 $40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15 pm |
| Description | Event starts on October 3 and ends on October 31 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 less than six players may be merged. September and October supplements and "live rating" may be used to play up a 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 | Thursdays October 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| Event Format | 4SS; One round per Thursday evening |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/20 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1210 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $$300 Guaranteed: Open $125, $75; U1910 $60; U1210 $40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Need to withdraw or take a bye: please send email to td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round. In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section. Sections with less than 6 players may be merged. This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit US Chess Membership to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, October 6, 2023 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$800 Guaranteed |
| Registration | 7:30pm - 7:40pm |
| 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: $320-$160-$80 Top Under 2300: $60 Top Under 2100: $40 U1900 Section: $80-$40 Top U1600: $20 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 | Saturday, October 7, 2023 |
| Event Format | 3RR |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Groups of 4 by rating |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss |
| Registration | Online open till 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. ** If the number of players is not divisible by 4 then the bottom section will be a small Swiss with 5-7 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, October 8, 2023 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Under 2000, Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500. |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at do |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 8:00am. |
| Round Times | 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all four sections. A USCF 1300+ Live or latest Supplement Rating is required to play in the U2000 Section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, October 13, 2023 |
| 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... 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 | Saturday, October 14, 2023 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/25 d5 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $5 for members |
| Registration | 10:00am - 10:30am |
| Round Times | First round at 10:30am, rest ASAP |
| Description | Looking to play in your first tournament? Get started with this unrated event. Doors open at 10am, organized games will start at 10:30, and game analysis will be available throughout the day. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, October 20, 2023 |
| 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... 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 | Saturday, October 21, 2023 |
| 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. 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, October 22, 2023 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/25 + 5 |
| Sections | Open & U1800 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $360 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90; U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50 |
| Registration | 8:45m - 8:55am |
| Round Times | 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm |
| Description | 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. Sections may be merged if there are few players in one section. A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. Metered street parking is free on Sundays! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesday, October 24, 2023 |
| Event Format | 6SS, 1 lichess game per Tuesday 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 | Open: $120-$80 based on 10 players; U1900: Trophy to 1st Place |
| Registration | Deadline 11/14/2023 @ 6 PM |
| Round Times | 6:30pm |
| 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 for the OPEN SECTION ONLY, not the U1900. However, if the Sections need to be combined due to insufficient registration, then players who joined the U1900 Section will need USCF Memberships to play in the Open. 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 | Wednesday, October 25, 2023 |
| Round Times | 7:30pm |
| Description | On Wednesday, October 25, the Boylston Chess Foundation will hold our Annual Membership Meeting. On this important night, we will conduct our annual election of Officers and Board Members. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM, and the election will be held shortly thereafter. Please come to this important event, and help determine the future of our non-profit organization. The meeting will be held at 35 Kingston St in Boston. Parking is available on both sides of Kingston St, or in the nearby Post Office Square garage. To be eligible to vote, you must be a member in good standing at the time of our Annual Meeting, and have been a member for a least one month at any time prior to the date of the meeting. Our membership vote is non-binding, and must be ratified by the current Board of Directors. We hope that every member who is able to, attends our annual meeting on October 25. Together, we can continue to strengthen our foundation and give it a bright future! |
| Date | Friday, October 27, 2023 |
| 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... 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 | Saturday, October 28, 2023 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1800 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $360 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50 |
| Registration | 9:00am-9:15am |
| Round Times | 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm |
| Description | 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, October 29, 2023 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Players may be grouped into sections of six players by rating; accelerated pairings may be used |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 10:00am, 10/29/2023 |
| Prizes | None; all proceeds will benefit the club |
| Registration | 10:00am - 10:15am (onsite) |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | COLLEGE STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS WELCOME! LIMITED TO PLAYERS BORN IN 2002 OR EARLIER, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. Need to withdraw or take a bye: please send email to td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round. Metered street parking is free on Sundays. For parking and transportation info, please visit Parking and Public Transit. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | November 2, 9, 16, 30 |
| Event Format | 4SS; One round per Thursday evening |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/20 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1210 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $$300 Guaranteed: Open $125, $75; U1910 $60; U1210 $40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | NO CHESS ON THANKSGIVING EVENING Need to withdraw or take a bye: please send email to td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round. 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 less than 6 players may be merged. This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit US Chess Membership to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, November 3, 2023 |
| 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... 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 | Saturday, November 4, 2023 |
| Event Format | 3RR |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Groups of 4 by rating |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss |
| Registration | Online open till 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. ** If the number of players is not divisible by 4 then the bottom section will be a small Swiss with 5-7 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, November 5, 2023 |
| Description | Details TBD |
| Date | Friday, November 10, 2023 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$800 Guaranteed |
| Registration | 7:30pm - 7:40pm |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Description | Big Money Blitz!! Same format as our normal Friday Night Blitz (six double rounds), but this event has a guaranteed prize fund: Open Section: $320-$160-$80 Top Under 2300: $60 Top Under 2100: $40 U1900 Section: $80-$40 Top U1600: $20 This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, November 10 - Sunday, November 12 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 30 (2 day rds 1-3: G/40 d5) |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $100, $130 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$4000 fully guaranteed |
| Registration | Friday and Saturday 9:30am-9:45am |
| Round Times | 3 day schedule: 10:00am and 3:30pm each day 2 day schedule: Sat 10am, 11:30am, 1:00pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, November 17, 2023 |
| 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... 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 | Saturday, November 18, 2023 |
| 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. 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, November 19, 2023 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60; d5 |
| Sections | Open and U2100 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members |
| Prizes | $400 Guaranteed: $250-$100, U2100 $50 |
| Registration | 9:00-9:15am |
| Round Times | 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm |
| Description | Open section: Players must be rated at least 1900 on the November Supplement or live MSA rating. U2100 section: Players must be rated at least 1700 on the November Supplement or live MSA rating. Free entry for GMs and IMs with no deduction from any prize won. Metered street parking is free on Sundays! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, November 26, 2023 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Under 2000, Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500. |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 8:00am. |
| Round Times | 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all four sections. A USCF 1300+ Live or latest Supplement Rating is required to play in the U2000 Section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |