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DateTuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28
Event Format4SS, One round per Tuesday Evening
Time ControlG/90 + 5
SectionsOpen & U1910
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, $40
RegistrationOnsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionEvent starts on January 7 and ends on January 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.

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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateTuesday, January 7, 2025
Event Format6SS or Double Quad, 1 lichess game per Tuesday night
Time ControlG/60 + 10 sec
SectionsQuads & Small Swiss
Entry Fee$40, $25 for BCF members
PrizesQuad #1: $80-$40; all other Quads & Small Swiss: $50-$40
RegistrationDeadline January 28, 2025 @ 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.

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
DateThursday, January 23, 2025
Time ControlG/90; +10
Entry Fee$5, $10 for non-members
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionJoin us for ladder games on Thursday nights! Starting in 2025, the BCC will run a ladder on Thursday nights for club members. Anyone may play, but in order to be ranked on the ladder and be eligible for prizes, you must be a club member.

See full ladder information

The rules are subject to change as we introduce this new format.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, January 24, 2025
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!

This event is NOT USCF rated, so you do not need a USCF membership to play.

Each round will feature a new Fischer Random position

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...
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, January 26, 2025
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsPremier, U2000, U1600
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 2300
Prizes$600 based on 30 players: Premier $150-$100; U2000 $125-$75; U1600 $100-$50
Registration9:00-9:15am
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
DescriptionPlaying up is not allowed in this event.

Premier section: Players must be rated at least 2000 on the January supplement or live MSA rating.

Free entry for GMs and IMs with no deduction from any prize won.
Free entry for club members rated 2300+ but entry fee is deducted from any prize won.

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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateThursday, January 30, 2025
Time ControlG/90; +10
Entry Fee$5, $10 for non-members
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionJoin us for ladder games on Thursday nights! Starting in 2025, the BCC will run a ladder on Thursday nights for club members. Anyone may play, but in order to be ranked on the ladder and be eligible for prizes, you must be a club member.

See full ladder information

The rules are subject to change as we introduce this new format.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, January 31, 2025
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!

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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSaturday, February 1, 2025
Event Format3RR
Time ControlG/65 d10
SectionsGroups of 4 by rating
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 12/30
Prizes$80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss
RegistrationOnline open 'til 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. **

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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateTuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25
Event Format4SS, One round per Tuesday Evening
Time ControlG/90 + 5
SectionsOpen & U1910
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; U1910 $60, $40
RegistrationOnsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionEvent starts on February 4 and ends on February 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.

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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateThursday, February 6, 2025
Time ControlG/90; +10
Entry Fee$5, $10 for non-members
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionJoin us for ladder games on Thursday nights! Starting in 2025, the BCC will run a ladder on Thursday nights for club members. Anyone may play, but in order to be ranked on the ladder and be eligible for prizes, you must be a club member.

See full ladder information

The rules are subject to change as we introduce this new format.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, February 7, 2025
Event Format6SS
Time ControlG/5 d0
SectionsOpen and U1900
Entry Fee$25 for members, $40 for non-members
Prizes$$750 Guaranteed
Round Times7:45pm first round, rest ASAP
DescriptionBig 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 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, February 8, 2025
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsOpen & U1800
Entry Fee$15
Prizes$225 based on 25 paid entries: Open: $110-$55, U1800: $60
Registration9:00am - 9:15am
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
DescriptionSections 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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSundays 2/9, 3/9, 4/13; Saturdays 5/31, 6/7
Entry FeeFree (High-School Students Only)
Registration5:30pm - 6:00pm
Round Times6:00pm
DescriptionSee MHSCL website for more details.
DateThursday, February 13, 2025
Time ControlG/90; +10
Entry Fee$5, $10 for non-members
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionJoin us for ladder games on Thursday nights! Starting in 2025, the BCC will run a ladder on Thursday nights for club members. Anyone may play, but in order to be ranked on the ladder and be eligible for prizes, you must be a club member.

See full ladder information

The rules are subject to change as we introduce this new format.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, February 16, 2025
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/30 d5
SectionsChampionship, Under 1000, Under 500
Entry Fee$20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 1/10
PrizesTrophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd
Registration9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 7:00am
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 three sections.

Players must be rated between 800 and 2000 to play in the Championship section.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateThursday, February 20, 2025
Time ControlG/90; +10
Entry Fee$5, $10 for non-members
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionJoin us for ladder games on Thursday nights! Starting in 2025, the BCC will run a ladder on Thursday nights for club members. Anyone may play, but in order to be ranked on the ladder and be eligible for prizes, you must be a club member.

See full ladder information

The rules are subject to change as we introduce this new format.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSaturday, February 22, 2025
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
Entry Fee$125, BCF membership is required
RegistrationMust register in advance online
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 5:30pm
DescriptionWant to play strong opponents? Then this event is for you!

We have assembled a gang of strong players. Chess gladiators, all rated at least 2000, and some much higher. They're not playing each other, they're playing the challengers. They're playing YOU!

Can you score a point? Test your might!

Participation is limited to club members. The price for non-members in the registration menu below includes a one-year adult membership for the club. If you'd like a different membership tier, please head to our Membership page.

Participation is also currently limited to the first 6 players to sign up in each section, but may expand depending on how many Gladiators we can recruit.

The fine print:
Challengers must be rated at least 1900 to play in the top section (Premier), and will play Gladiators rated >2200.
Challengers must be rated at least 1600 to play in the middle section (Rising Stars), and will play Gladiators rated 2000+.
Anyone may register for the bottom section (Future Experts), and will play Gladiators rated 1600+.

Pairings will be calculated and published in advance and include randomness as opposed to standard swiss pairings.

This event is USCF rated, and a current US Chess membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.

If you are interested in playing as a Gladiator please reach out to the club at info@boylstonchess.org
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, February 23, 2025
Event Format4SS
Time ControlPremier G/45, d5; Under 1000 G/30, d5.
SectionsPremier, Under 1000
Entry FeeDiscounted fee of $30 if mailed by 02/15 or paid online by 02/22. Regular fee of $35 at the door. Additional $15 discount for first-time players in a USCF-rated tournament in the Under 1000 section.
PrizesThree winners of the Premier Section: invitation to the MA Girls' Invitational Championship to compete to represent MA in the 2025 Ruth Haring National Girls Tournament of Champions. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 players in each section.
Round TimesRound 1 starts at 10 a.m. Other rounds start ASAP
DescriptionOfficial February 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 offending player.

MA Girls' Invitational Championship will be a 6-players round robin. 3 players from this qualifier + last year’s winner+2 top rated (official regular March rating)


Registration and Entry List
DateThursday, February 27, 2025
Time ControlG/90; +10
Entry Fee$5, $10 for non-members
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionJoin us for ladder games on Thursday nights! Starting in 2025, the BCC will run a ladder on Thursday nights for club members. Anyone may play, but in order to be ranked on the ladder and be eligible for prizes, you must be a club member.

See full ladder information

The rules are subject to change as we introduce this new format.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSaturday, March 8, 2025
Entry FeeTBD
Round TimesTBD
DescriptionWomen's Only Event

Start the morning off with breakfast, coffee, and rapid chess.

Listen to a lecture from WIM Kateryna Odnorozhenko over lunch

Blitz tournament in the afternoon
DateFriday, March 14, 2025
Event Format6SS
Time ControlG/5 d0
SectionsOpen and U1900
Entry Fee$25 for members, $40 for non-members
Prizes$$750 Guaranteed
Round Times7:45pm first round, rest ASAP
DescriptionBig 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 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
DateSunday, March 30, 2025
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/30 d5
SectionsChampionship, Under 1000, Under 500
Entry Fee$20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 1/10
PrizesTrophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd
Registration9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 7:00am
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 three sections.

Players must be rated between 800 and 2000 to play in the Championship section.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List