Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| 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 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Event starts on April 2 and ends on April 30. 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. March and April 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 May Tuesday Night Swiss.** A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. . |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesday, April 16, 2024 |
| 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 May 7, 2024 @ 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 $$$ that would otherwise have been won, at the TD's discretion. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give lichess time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, April 27, 2024 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Players will be grouped into sections of 6 players by rating; accelerated pairings used |
| Entry Fee | $20; $5 more day of |
| Prizes | None, all proceeds will benefit the club |
| Registration | 9:45am - 10:15am (onsite) |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | Food and drinks will be provided. COLLEGE STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS WELCOME! LIMITED TO PLAYERS AT LEAST 21 AS OF APRIL 27. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, April 28, 2024 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Under 2000, Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 8:00am. |
| Round Times | 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all four sections. A USCF 1300+ Live or latest Supplement Rating is required to play in the U2000 Section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Thursday, May 2, 2024 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, May 3, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$800 Guaranteed |
| 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, May 4, 2024 |
| Event Format | 3RR |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Groups of 4 by rating |
| Entry Fee | $20, $35 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 5/2 |
| 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 | Friday, May 10, 2024 |
| 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 | Friday, May 17, 2024 |
| 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, May 18, 2024 |
| Date | Friday, May 31, 2024 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $35 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$800 Guaranteed |
| 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, June 1, 2024 |
| Date | Saturday, June 1, 2024 |
| Date | Sunday, June 9, 2024 |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Round Times | 11:00am - 4:00pm |
| Description | Sign-up for the Unruly Queens Chess Festival held in Boston, MA! Sponsored by USCF and US Chess Women More information about UQ The event will be held at Boylston Chess Club between 11:00-4:00 PM. Lunch will be served! Please RSVP here Everyone is welcome, but especially girls! Our goal is to empower and promote girl's chess and expand the chess influence to new kids in the community. All levels are encouraged to come, even if you're totally new to the game. Just come and have fun! There will be a quick lecture, followed by a puzzle competition, a blitz and bughouse event, and then a simul if we have time. (Luscious) Prizes will be awarded to top finishers and there will be something for everyone who attends! |