Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Mondays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/105 d10 |
| Sections | 1800-2199 |
| Entry Fee | $25, BCF membership required |
| Prizes | Winner(s) receive free entry to club championship |
| Registration | 6:30pm - 6:55pm |
| Round Times | 7:00pm |
| Description | Tournament is open to all BCF players rated between 1800 and 2199 in the June, July, or August 2022 supplements. This tournament is part of the BCF Championship Series. Winner(s) receive free entry to the club championship. Players rated 2200 or over will be directly invited to the championship in the fall. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75 U1900 $60 $40 |
| Registration | 6:45-6:55pm |
| Round Times | 7:00pm |
| Description | Bye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:30pm. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required ** Players rated =>1700 may play in the open section Free entry for club members rated >= 2200 |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Thursday, August 4, 2022 |
| Entry Fee | $90 for four weeks or $30 per week |
| Prizes | NA |
| Round Times | 7:00-9:00pm |
| Description | So you've learned the rules of chess, you're developing your pieces and controlling the center, but...you still feel like you have no idea what you're doing. This is the class for you! Sign up if you want to: Learn simple plans that will help you better understand any opening you want to play Understand how and when to look for tactics so you can actually use all those puzzles you've been working on Get help creating your own study plan so you can keep learning well into the future Join a community of like-minded learners excited about chess improvement Class meets on consecutive Thursdays 7--9pm EDT: August 4, 11, 18, 25 Class will consist of both a lecture and a practical portion in which students play each other in exercise positions. Students are welcome to continue hanging out and playing after the conclusion of class at 9pm. Recommended for the following rating ranges: USCF: Up to 1500 LiChess: Up to 1800 Rapid/Blitz Chess.com: Up to 1700 Rapid/Blitz About the Instructor: John Hardin is a USCF Expert and has been teaching chess professionally for ten years. He was responsible for the management and coaching of the TAG School for Young Scholars chess team in New York City from 2012 to 2020, bringing that program up from scratch to compete regularly at State and City Championship tournaments. In addition to his work with school programs, John works privately with students all over the country and of all ages. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Thursdays, August 4, 11, 18, and 25 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | 40/90 SD/20 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 entries: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60 $40 |
| Registration | 6:30pm - 6:55pm |
| Round Times | 7:00pm |
| Description | Bye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:30pm. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required ** Players rated >=1700 may play in the open section |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesday, August 9, 2022 |
| 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 8/30/2022 @ 6 PM |
| Round Times | Tuesday at 6:30 PM unless two players agree to reschedule |
| 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 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. 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 | Saturday, August 13, 2022 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/45 d5 |
| Sections | One section, USCF membership NOT required |
| Entry Fee | $30, membership not required |
| Prizes | $50 first place, winner of each game gets $10 |
| Registration | 11:15am-11:30am |
| Round Times | 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, and 6:00pm |
| Description | Unrated over the board event Unrated play for adults (21 years and older) who have no rating or a US Chess rating less than 1500. Total to play is $30 for up to four games. Winner of each game gets $10. Swiss pairing used to determine player matchups. First place winner gets an extra $50. Pizza, wine, and other refreshments served. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, August 14, 2022 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/45 d30 |
| Sections | Players may be grouped into sections of six players by Rating; 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 August 14 |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm |
| Description | Limited to players born in 2001 or earlier, or college students. A player of college-student age not actually in college may be admitted at the TD's individual discretion. Free parking on Sundays! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, August 20, 2022 |
| Event Format | 3RR |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | None, all proceeds will support the club |
| Registration | 9:30am-9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm |
| Description | ABSOLUTELY NO ONSITE REGISTRATION AFTER 9:45AM. ** No byes or withdrawals are allowed. All rounds must be played. ** ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, August 21, 2022 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | 14 & Under and 8 & Under. A current USCF membership is required for both sections. |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door if not registering online in advance |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each age group section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 10:00am - 10:20am |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 11:50am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, August 27, 2022 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1800 |
| Entry Fee | $15 |
| Prizes | None, all proceeds will support the club |
| Registration | 9:30am-9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, and 6:00pm |
| Description | Over the board Saturday tournament. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |