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DateTuesdays December 5, 12, 19, 26
Event Format4SS; One round per Tuesday evening
Time ControlG/90; +5
SectionsOpen, 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
RegistrationOnsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionEvent starts on December 5 and ends on December 26.

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.

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.
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Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateTuesday, December 5, 2023
Event Format6SS, 1 lichess game per Tuesday night set up by individual challenge
Time ControlOpen: G/60 + 10 sec, U1900: G/45 + 5 sec
SectionsOpen & U1900 (Unrated); accelerated pairings may be used
Entry Fee$40, $25 for BCF members
PrizesOpen: $120-$80 based on 10 players; U1900: Trophy to 1st Place
RegistrationDeadline 12/26/2023 @ 6 PM
Round Times6:30pm
DescriptionContact 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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateThursdays December 7, 14, 21, 28
Event Format4SS; One round per Thursday evening
Time Control40/90 SD/20 d5
SectionsOpen, U1910, and U1210
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members; 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; U1910 $60; U1210 $40
RegistrationOnsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionNeed 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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, December 15, 2023
Event Format6SS
Time ControlG/5 d0
Entry Fee$10, $15 for non-BCF members
PrizesBased on entries
Round Times7:45pm first round, rest ASAP
DescriptionIt'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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSaturday, December 16, 2023
Time ControlN/A
Entry Fee$45, $30 for Members
Registration4:00pm-4:15pm
Round Times4:30pm Simul start time
DescriptionPlay one real game against GM Leonid Kritz, who will be taking on up to 30 opponents simultaneously. Should a
game end in less than 20 moves, you will be given an opportunity to take a second shot.

Each game will be analyzed briefly, and the major mistakes will be pointed out. This is a unique
opportunity to get feedback from a grandmaster on your play!

Following the simultaneous exhibition, there will be a 60-minute lecture featuring the development of
tactical skills, creative outside-the-box thinking, and, perhaps most importantly of all, the finding of candidate moves.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSaturday, December 16, 2023
Event Format5SS
Time ControlG/25 d5
SectionsOne section
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes$360 based on 25 paid entries: 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50
Registration9:30am - 9:50am
Round Times10:00am, 11:00am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm
DescriptionPlay five rapid games before the evening lecture and simul!

Games affect regular rating and quick rating.

USCF membership is required
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, December 17th, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/30 d5
SectionsUnder 2000, Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500.
Entry Fee$20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door
PrizesTrophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd
Registration9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 8:00am.
Round Times9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm or ASAP
DescriptionPlayers must be under the age of 18 at the time of play.

A current USCF membership is required for all four sections. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.

A USCF 1300+ Live or latest Supplement Rating is required to play in the U2000 Section.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, December 22, 2023
Event Format6SS
Time ControlG/5 d0
Entry Fee$10, $15 for non-BCF members
PrizesBased on entries
Round Times7:45pm first round, rest ASAP
DescriptionIt'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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSaturday, December 30, 2023
Event Format3RR
Time ControlG/65 d10
SectionsGroups of 4 by rating
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 12/28
Prizes$80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss
RegistrationOnline open till 9:30am; onsite 9:20-9:45am
Round Times10:00am, 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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, January 21, 2024
Event Format3SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsPlayers may be grouped into sections of six players by Rating; accelerated pairings may be used
Entry Fee$20 for members and college students, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 9:45am, 01/21/2024
Prizes$20 to top scoring college student, if at least three college students play; other proceeds will benefit the club
Registration9:45am - 10:15am (onsite)
Round Times10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm
DescriptionCOLLEGE STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS WELCOME!

LIMITED TO PLAYERS BORN IN 2003 OR EARLIER, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.

College students: to register at BCF member rate, click on "free entry" when registering online. Show college ID and pay $20 cash or check onsite before 10:15 AM on 1/21 to be paired. E-mail natasha.christiansen@boylstonchess.org with questions.

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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, January 28, 2024
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/30 d5
SectionsUnder 2000, Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500.
Entry Fee$20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door
PrizesTrophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd
Registration9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 8:00am.
Round Times9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm or ASAP
DescriptionPlayers 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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List