Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
| Entry Fee | Free (High-School Students Only) |
| Registration | 5:45pm - 6:00pm |
| Round Times | 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Description | See MHSCL website for more details. The MHSCL was founded in 2021. The league is completely student-run and our tournaments are 100% free for all players. Food, drinks, and prizes are provided thanks to our generous sponsors. In person events are held at the Boylston Chess Club, the largest chess club in Boston, with our main event being a school team tournament, where teams compete over the span of several months for the title of MHSCL Champions. |
| Date | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
| Event Format | 6SS or Double Quad, 1 lichess game per Tues |
| Time Control | G/60 + 10 sec |
| Sections | Quads & Small Swiss |
| Entry Fee | $40, $25 for BCF members |
| Prizes | $80-$40 Quad #1; $50-$40 all other Quads & Small Swiss |
| Round Times | Tuesday at 6:30 PM unless two players agree to reschedule |
| 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. The tournament may be run as one large Swiss instead of Quads at the TD's discretion. 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 $$$ that would otherwise have been won, at the TD's discretion. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give lichess time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1510 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members; Free for GM's and IM's, and also for club members who are rated at least 2200 |
| Prizes | $400 based on 30 paid entries: Open: $125-$75; U1910 & U1510: $60-$40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Event starts on February 3 ends on February 24. Registration limited to first 70 players. In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section. Sections with fewer than six players may be merged. January and February supplements and "live rating" may be used to play up a section. **The winner(s) of a section from this month's tournament may play up one section regardless of their rating for the March Tuesday Night Swiss.** A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $40 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$750 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: $300-$150 Top Under 2100: $75 U1900 Section: $75-$50 Top U1700: $50 Top U1500: $50 This event is not USCF rated and USCF membership is not required. However USCF ratings will be used for section eligibility and pairing/prize purposes. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
| 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 12/4 |
| Prizes | $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss |
| Registration | Online open until 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. ** 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 List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, February 8, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/25 d5 |
| Sections | U1200 |
| Entry Fee | $20 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! |
| Registration | 12:30-12:50pm |
| Round Times | 1:00pm, 2:15pm, rest ASAP |
| Description | Please join us for our first beginner-focused event! Limited to players under 1200, this is a great way to continue practicing your chess in a friendly environment. This event is USCF-rated, and we will require an active USCF membership to play. Please join the USCF or renew your membership in advance of the event. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 2/13 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 1:30pm - 1:45pm onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 9:30 am. |
| Round Times | 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all three sections. Players must be rated between 800 and 2000 to play in the Championship section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open, U1900, U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $50 for non-BCF members before 11/21. $5 more after 11/20. $10 less for U1500 section. |
| Prizes | $1325 based on 50 paid entries, 75% of each prize guaranteed |
| Registration | 9:00am - 9:15am |
| Round Times | 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, last round starts immediately after 3rd Round |
| Description | Prizes: Open: $450-$225 U1900: $250-$150 U1500: $150-$100 Free entry for GMs and IMs. Discounted entry link for U1500 section Free entry for club members rated at least 2300, but entry fee will be deducted from any prize won. Registration limited to 70 players. USCF membership is required. Please join or renew on the USCF website |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| Entry Fee | $25, $40 for non-BCF members before 11/21. $5 more after 11/20 |
| Description | Discounted entry for the U1500 section |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/90 + 5 |
| Sections | Open, U1910, and U1510 |
| 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 2200 |
| Prizes | $400 based on 30 paid entries: Open: $125-$75; U1910 & U1510: $60-$40 |
| Registration | Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm |
| Round Times | 7:15pm |
| Description | Event starts on March 3 ends on March 31. Registration limited to first 70 players. 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. February and March 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 April 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 | Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
| 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 12/4 |
| Prizes | $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss |
| Registration | Online open until 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. ** 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 List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Sections | Rapid and puzzle solving |
| Round Times | Starts at 2:30 pm |
| Date | Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 3/13 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 1:30pm - 1:45pm onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 9:30 am. |
| Round Times | 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all three sections. Players must be rated between 800 and 2000 to play in the Championship section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/5 d0 |
| Sections | Open and U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $25 for members, $40 for non-members |
| Prizes | $$750 Guaranteed |
| Round Times | 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Description | Big Money Blitz!! Same format as our normal Friday Night Blitz (six double rounds), but this event has a guaranteed prize fund: Open Section: $300-$150 Top Under 2100: $75 U1900 Section: $75-$50 Top U1700: $50 Top U1500: $50 This event is not USCF rated and USCF membership is not required. However USCF ratings will be used for section eligibility and pairing/prize purposes. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday 3/21 & Sunday 3/22 |
| Event Format | 5SS |
| Time Control | G/90 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1850 |
| Entry Fee | $80, $100 for non-members; $30 discount for players U1500; $10 more after 3/18 |
| Prizes | $$4000 fully guaranteed: |
| Round Times | Saturday 10:00am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm; Sunday 10:00am, 2:30pm |
| Description | Prizes: Open: $600-$300-$150, Top U2200 $200, Top U2000 $200, Top Woman $100 U1850: $500-$250-$125, Top U1500 $150, Top U1300 $150, Top Woman $75 Players rated at least 1650 on the March supplement, or live MSA rating may play in the Open section. Free entry for GMs and IMs. Free entry for club members rated at least 2300, but entry fee will be deducted from any prizes won. Side Events: (no additional fee if playing in the main event, otherwise $10, $15 for non-members) Bughouse - Saturday 8:00pm $500 in prizes 4SS, G/3 d0. Players will be assigned a partner randomly in each round. Each round is a 4 game match. Time Odds Blitz - Sunday 6:00pm $700 in prizes |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Entry Fee | $50, $70 for non-members; $10 more after 3/18 |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more afte |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 1:30pm - 1:45pm onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 9:30 am. |
| Round Times | 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all three sections. Players must be rated between 800 and 2000 to play in the Championship section |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| Event Format | Blitz + simultaneous exhibition + closing ceremony |
| Description | TBD |
| Date | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | Championship, Under 1000, Under 500 |
| Entry Fee | $20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 5/15 |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each rating section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 1:30pm - 1:45pm onsite. Online registration CLOSES at 9:30 am. |
| Round Times | 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm or ASAP |
| Description | Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play. A current USCF membership is required for all three sections. Players must be rated between 800 and 2000 to play in the Championship section. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |