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DateTuesday, September 12, 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 10/3/2023 @ 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.
DateMondays, October 2 - December 4
Event FormatRound Robin
Time Control40/90 SD/30 + 10
SectionsPlayers will be arranged into round robin sections
Entry Fee$35, $20 for BCF Members
Prizes80% of entry fees will be returned as prizes
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionPlayers will be split into round robin sections of 6, 8, or 10 players.

Can't make it some Monday? No problem, simply contact your opponent and you can reschedule your game as needed.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateMondays, October 2 - December 4
Event FormatRound Robin
Time Control40/90 SD/30 + 10
SectionsOne section
Entry FeeFree entry
Prizes$$800 Guaranteed: $500-$200-$100
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionThe championship section is invitation only

BCF club membership is required

Free entry for players rated >=2200 between January 2023 and September 2023
DateTuesdays October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Event Format5SS; 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 Times7:15 pm
DescriptionEvent starts on October 3 and ends on October 31

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.

September and October supplements and "live rating" may be used to play up a section.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateThursdays October 5, 12, 19, 26
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
Prizes$$300 Guaranteed: 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, October 6, 2023
Event Format6SS
Time ControlG/5 d0
SectionsOpen & U1900
Entry Fee$25, $35 for non-members
Prizes$$800 Guaranteed
Registration7:30pm - 7:40pm
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: $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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSaturday, October 7, 2023
Event Format3RR
Time ControlG/65 d10
SectionsGroups of 4 by rating
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
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, October 8, 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 do
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
DateFriday, October 13, 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, October 14, 2023
Event Format3SS
Time ControlG/25 d5
Entry Fee$20, $5 for members
Registration10:00am - 10:30am
Round TimesFirst round at 10:30am, rest ASAP
DescriptionLooking to play in your first tournament? Get started with this unrated event.

Doors open at 10am, organized games will start at 10:30, and game analysis will be available throughout the day.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, October 20, 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, October 21, 2023
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.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, October 22, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/25 + 5
SectionsOpen & U1800
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes$360 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90; U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50
Registration8:45m - 8:55am
Round Times9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm
DescriptionIn 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 may be merged if there are few players in one section.

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
DateTuesday, October 24, 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 11/14/2023 @ 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
DateWednesday, October 25, 2023
Round Times7:30pm
DescriptionOn Wednesday, October 25, the Boylston Chess Foundation will hold our Annual Membership Meeting.

On this important night, we will conduct our annual election of Officers and Board Members. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM, and the election will be held shortly thereafter.

Please come to this important event, and help determine the future of our non-profit organization.

The meeting will be held at 35 Kingston St in Boston. Parking is available on both sides of Kingston St, or in the nearby Post Office Square garage.


To be eligible to vote, you must be a member in good standing at the time of our Annual Meeting, and have been a member for a least one month at any time prior to the date of the meeting. Our membership vote is non-binding, and must be ratified by the current Board of Directors.

We hope that every member who is able to, attends our annual meeting on October 25. Together, we can continue to strengthen our foundation and give it a bright future!
DateFriday, October 27, 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, October 28, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsOpen & U1800
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes$360 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50
Registration9:00am-9:15am
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
DescriptionA current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, October 29, 2023
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, $25 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 10:00am, 10/29/2023
PrizesNone; all proceeds will benefit the club
Registration10:00am - 10:15am (onsite)
Round Times10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm
DescriptionCOLLEGE STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS WELCOME!

LIMITED TO PLAYERS BORN IN 2002 OR EARLIER, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.

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
DateNovember 2, 9, 16, 30
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
Prizes$$300 Guaranteed: Open $125, $75; U1910 $60; U1210 $40
RegistrationOnsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionNO CHESS ON THANKSGIVING EVENING

Need 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 2023
Event Format3RR
Time ControlG/65 d10
SectionsGroups of 4 by rating
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
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, November 5, 2023
DescriptionDetails TBD
DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Event Format6SS
Time ControlG/5 d0
SectionsOpen & U1900
Entry Fee$25, $35 for non-members
Prizes$$800 Guaranteed
Registration7:30pm - 7:40pm
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: $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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, November 17, 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, November 18, 2023
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.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, November 19, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60; d5
SectionsOpen and U2100
Entry Fee$25, $40 for non-BCF members
Prizes$400 Guaranteed: $250-$100, U2100 $50
Registration9:00-9:15am
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
DescriptionOpen section: Players must be rated at least 1900 on the November Supplement or live MSA rating.
U2100 section: Players must be rated at least 1700 on the November Supplement or live MSA rating.

Free entry for GMs and IMs with no deduction from any prize won.

Metered street parking is free on Sundays!
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, November 26, 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.

A USCF 1300+ Live or latest Supplement Rating is required to play in the U2000 Section.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List