Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Saturday, February 22, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Open, U2000, & U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $$240 guaranteed: Open $100 - $50, U2000 $50, U1500 $40 |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:15pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Rated players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section. Sections with fewer than 8 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, February 23, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Players will be arranged in groups of 6 by rating, to the extent possible. |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance |
| Prizes | TBA |
| Registration | 9:30am-9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:15pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | Open to college students and to all players born in 1999 or earlier. Accelerated pairings may be used. Free parking on Sundays! Free entry to BCF members rated 2100+ who register online by midnight of Friday, February 21. Specify "free entry" at checkout. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, February 29, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $$410 GUARANTEED: Open 1st $200, 2nd $90; U1900 1st $70, 2nd $50 |
| Registration | 9:30am-9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Description | In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Rated players rated (live or relevant supplement) within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section, upon payment of a $10 play-up fee with registration; no refund of any pre-paid play-up fee will be given, even if live rating is higher than lower section maximum the day of the event. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Date | Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/105 d10 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members; $5 more if not registering online in advance. Club members rated 2200+ may play in the Thursday Night Swiss with no entry fee and no prize deductions. |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 paid entries: 1st $125, 2nd $75; U1900 1st $60, 2nd $40 |
| Registration | 6:15pm - 6:45pm. No credit card onsite payments. |
| Round Times | 7:00pm |
| Description | Bye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required.** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, March 7, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3RR |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Players will be arranged into quads by rating |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:15pm, 4:00pm |
| 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 | Saturday, March 14, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U2000, & U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $$360 GUARANTEED: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U2000 1st $70, U1500 1st $50 |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Description | Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Rated players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, March 15, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | 14 & Under and 8 & Under. A current USCF membership is required for both sections. |
| Entry Fee | $25, $20 for BCF members, $5 more at door if not registering online in advance |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each age group section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 10:00am - 10:20am |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 11:50am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm |
| Description | Grand Prix Standings Players accumulate Grand Prix points (win = 3pts, draw = 2pts, loss = 1pt). Grand Prix runs September-May. Prizes for Grand Prix series winners include a special trophy, free entries to future events, and lessons with titled players. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, March 21, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U2000, & U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $$360 GUARANTEED: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U2000 1st $70, U1500 1st $50 |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| 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 with fewer than 10 players may be combined. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, March 28, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U2000, & U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $15 in advance, $30 at door, $20 for BCF members at door. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+ but entry fee deducted from prize won. |
| Prizes | $$300 Guaranteed: Open: $150-$50, U2000: $60, U1500: $40 |
| Description | OPEN TO FIRST 52 PLAYERS TO REGISTER; no refund of advance entries. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. 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. ** A current USCF membership is required. * |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, March 29, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Players will be arranged in groups of 6 by rating, to the extent possible. |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance |
| Prizes | TBA |
| Registration | 9:30am-9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:15pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | Open to college students and to all players born in 1999 or earlier. Accelerated pairings may be used. Free parking on Sundays! Free entry to BCF members rated 2100+ who register online by midnight of Friday, March 27. Specify "free entry" at checkout. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/105 d10 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members; $5 more if not registering online in advance. Club members rated 2200+ may play in the Thursday Night Swiss with no entry fee and no prize deductions. |
| Prizes | $300 based on 25 paid entries: 1st $125, 2nd $75; U1900 1st $60, 2nd $40 |
| Registration | 6:15pm - 6:45pm. No credit card onsite payments. |
| Round Times | 7:00pm |
| Description | Bye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Date | Saturday, April 4, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3RR |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Players will be arranged into quads by rating |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:15pm, 4:00pm |
| 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 | Saturday, April 11, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U2000, & U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $15 in advance, $30 at door, $20 for BCF members at door. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+ but entry fee deducted from prize won. |
| Prizes | $$300 Guaranteed: Open: $150-$50, U2000: $60, U1500: $40 |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Description | OPEN TO FIRST 52 PLAYERS TO REGISTER; no refund of advance entries. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. 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. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, April 12, 2020 |
| 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 | $25, $20 for 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 |
| Description | Players accumulate Grand Prix points (win = 3pts, draw = 2pts, loss = 1pt). Grand Prix runs September-May. Prizes for Grand Prix series winners include a special trophy, free entries to future events, and lessons with titled players. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, April 18, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for GM's, IM's. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $$600 Guaranteed: Open 1st $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $50 U1900 1st $100 |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Description | 15 Grand Prix points (enhanced). Guaranteed minimum prize of $150 for first two GM/IM's registering online and completing all four rounds. 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 with fewer than 10 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, April 19, 2020 |
| Date | April 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Event Format | 9:00am - 12:30pm each day |
| Registration | 8:30am - 9:00am |
| Description | This program invites young chess players who already have a complete understanding of the rules of chess to come and develop their abilities. With a combination of lecture, question/answer and guided cooperative learning, the instructor will cover essential elements of the game: Tactics, Strategy, Openings, Middlegames, Endgames, Problems. Students will develop their memory, visualization ability, attention span, critical thinking skills, as well as their sense of fairness and good sportsmanship — all while having fun! Who can join? School-age children, K-12, who are interested in improving at chess and maturing from motivated beginners to skilled intermediate players. How much does it cost? Club membership is required for participation (Junior: $120/yr; $67/6 months; Family: $180/yr; $100/6 months). Participation fee: $180; $140 per child, if two or more per family. For first-time Club members, the fee is reduced to $150. Please make checks payable to the Boylston Chess Foundation and please pay on site. Registration: Located in the renovated former Ellis School building, there is plenty of room at our pristine site. Reservation is not required. Just show up to unit B103, at 40 Norris Street the morning of the first day, before or around 9:00 a.m.! Use the right-side door of the building. About the instructor: A master of the game and a Boylston Chess Club member for over 25 years, Jacob Rasin has been a professional chess teacher for over 35 years in the Soviet Union and the United States. 1978-1989, Jacob served as head coach at the Pioneers Palace of the Leningrad Province; 1982-1985, he had the additional assignment of training Soviet grandmasters and international masters. Since 1990, he has taught privately and at schools in the Boston area. His students have won dozens of scholastic state championships and medals, and more than ten national championships in various brackets. Jacob has directed the School Break Program since 1994. For more information, call Jacob Rasin at home after 9pm (617) 783-6307; cell (857) 225-1297 or email boylstonchess@gmail.com |
| Date | Saturday, April 25, 2020 |
| Description | See http://www.chesstour.com/ecc20.htm |
| Date | Sunday, April 26, 2020 |
| Event Format | 6SS double round |
| Time Control | G/5 do |
| Sections | Open, U2000, & U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $360 Based on 30 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U2000 1st $70, U1500 1st $50 |
| Registration | 1:15pm - 1:45pm |
| Round Times | 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm |
| Description | USCF-rated blitz event to be held outdoors at Smith Center at Harvard University. Please bring your own sets and clocks - none will be supplied. **USCF membership required.** Advance registration limited to 40 players. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. Tournament will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. |
| Date | Saturday, May 2, 2020 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2020 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28 |
| Registration | 6:15pm - 6:45pm |
| Round Times | 7:00pm |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Saturday, May 9, 2020 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Saturday, May 16, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/80 d10 |
| Sections | Open, U2000, & U1500 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Saturday, May 30, 2020 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Saturday, June 6, 2020 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | June 29, 30; July 1, 2 |
| Event Format | 9:00am - 12:30pm each day |
| Registration | 8:30am - 9:00am |
| Description | This program invites young chess players who already have a complete understanding of the rules of chess to come and develop their abilities. With a combination of lecture, question/answer and guided cooperative learning, the instructor will cover essential elements of the game: Tactics, Strategy, Openings, Middlegames, Endgames, Problems. Students will develop their memory, visualization ability, attention span, critical thinking skills, as well as their sense of fairness and good sportsmanship — all while having fun! Who can join? School-age children, K-12, who are interested in improving at chess and maturing from motivated beginners to skilled intermediate players. How much does it cost? Club membership is required for participation (Junior: $120/yr; $67/6 months; Family: $180/yr; $100/6 months). Participation fee: $180; $140 per child, if two or more per family. For first-time Club members, the fee is reduced to $150. Please make checks payable to the Boylston Chess Foundation and please pay on site. Registration: Located in the renovated former Ellis School building, there is plenty of room at our pristine site. Reservation is not required. Just show up to unit B103, at 40 Norris Street the morning of the first day, before or around 9:00 a.m.! Use the right-side door of the building. About the instructor: A master of the game and a Boylston Chess Club member for over 25 years, Jacob Rasin has been a professional chess teacher for over 35 years in the Soviet Union and the United States. 1978-1989, Jacob served as head coach at the Pioneers Palace of the Leningrad Province; 1982-1985, he had the additional assignment of training Soviet grandmasters and international masters. Since 1990, he has taught privately and at schools in the Boston area. His students have won dozens of scholastic state championships and medals, and more than ten national championships in various brackets. Jacob has directed the School Break Program since 1994. For more information, call Jacob Rasin at home after 9pm (617) 783-6307; cell (857) 225-1297 or email boylstonchess@gmail.com |
| Date | Sunday, July 19, 2020 |
| Date | August 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Event Format | 9:00am - 12:30pm each day |
| Registration | 8:30am - 9:00am |
| Description | This program invites young chess players who already have a complete understanding of the rules of chess to come and develop their abilities. With a combination of lecture, question/answer and guided cooperative learning, the instructor will cover essential elements of the game: Tactics, Strategy, Openings, Middlegames, Endgames, Problems. Students will develop their memory, visualization ability, attention span, critical thinking skills, as well as their sense of fairness and good sportsmanship — all while having fun! Who can join? School-age children, K-12, who are interested in improving at chess and maturing from motivated beginners to skilled intermediate players. How much does it cost? Club membership is required for participation (Junior: $120/yr; $67/6 months; Family: $180/yr; $100/6 months). Participation fee: $180; $140 per child, if two or more per family. For first-time Club members, the fee is reduced to $150. Please make checks payable to the Boylston Chess Foundation and please pay on site. Registration: Located in the renovated former Ellis School building, there is plenty of room at our pristine site. Reservation is not required. Just show up to unit B103, at 40 Norris Street the morning of the first day, before or around 9:00 a.m.! Use the right-side door of the building. About the instructor: A master of the game and a Boylston Chess Club member for over 25 years, Jacob Rasin has been a professional chess teacher for over 35 years in the Soviet Union and the United States. 1978-1989, Jacob served as head coach at the Pioneers Palace of the Leningrad Province; 1982-1985, he had the additional assignment of training Soviet grandmasters and international masters. Since 1990, he has taught privately and at schools in the Boston area. His students have won dozens of scholastic state championships and medals, and more than ten national championships in various brackets. Jacob has directed the School Break Program since 1994. For more information, call Jacob Rasin at home after 9pm (617) 783-6307; cell (857) 225-1297 or email boylstonchess@gmail.com |