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DateThursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Event Format5SS
Time Control40/90 SD/20 d5
SectionsOpen, U1900, and U1200
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-members
Prizes$$300 Guaranteed: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60; U1200 $40
RegistrationRegistration ends at 6:45 each round
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionBye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm.

Sections with fewer than 10 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.

Players rated >=1700 may play in the open section, and players rated >= 1000 may play in the U1900 section.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateMonday, June 5, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/105 d10
SectionsU1800
Entry Fee$25, BCF membership required
PrizesFree entry and qualification to Reubens Landey
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionTournament is open to all BCF players rated under 1800 in the June 2023 supplement.

This tournament is part of the BCF Championship Series. Winner(s) receive free entry to the Reubens Landey.

Players rated between 1800 and 2200 in the June supplement may play in the Reubens Landey (1800-U2200 championship) in August.
DateTuesdays June 6 - June 27
Event Format4SS; One round per Tuesday evening
Time ControlG/90; +5
SectionsOpen, U1900, U1100
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; U1100 $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 few players may be merged.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateTuesday, June 6, 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 6/27/2023 @ 6 PM
Round TimesTuesday at 6:30 PM unless two players agree to reschedule
Description[NO CHESS ON JULY 4TH]

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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSaturday, June 10, 2023
Event Format3RR
Time ControlG65 d/10
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-members
Prizes$80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads
Round Times10:00am, 1:15pm, 3:45pm
DescriptionABSOLUTELY NO ONSITE REGISTRATION AFTER 9:30AM.

** No byes or withdrawals are allowed. All rounds must be played. **

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.

For parking and transportation info, please visit Parking and Public Transit.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, June 11, 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 if not registering online in advance
PrizesTrophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd
Registration9:00am - 9:15am
Round Times9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm
DescriptionA 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
DateSaturday, June 17, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsOpen and U1800
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite
Prizes$360 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50
Registration9:00am - 9:20am
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
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.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, June 18, 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, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 10:00am, 6/18/2023
PrizesNone; all proceeds will benefit the club
Registration10:00am - 10:15am (onsite)
Round Times10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm
DescriptionLimited to players born in 2002 or earlier, or college students.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.

Metered street parking is free on Sundays.
DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Event FormatRound robin
Time ControlG/5 d0
Entry Fee$10, $15 for non-BCF members
PrizesBased on entries
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, 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, June 24, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsOpen & U1800
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes$300 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $130, 2nd $80; U1800 1st $55, 2nd $35
Registration9:00am - 9:20am
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 5:30pm
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateSunday, June 25, 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
DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Event FormatRound robin
Time ControlG/5 d0
Entry Fee$10, $15 for non-BCF members
PrizesBased on entries
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, 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, July 1, 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
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.
DateSunday, July 2, 2023
Event Format7SS
Time ControlG/15 + 5
SectionsOne section
Entry Fee$15, $30 for non-BCF members
Prizes80% of entry fees will be returned as prizes
Round TimesFirst round at 10:00am, rest ASAP
DescriptionQuick rated only

Accelerated pairings may be used
DateThursdays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27
Event Format4SS
Time Control40/90 SD/20 d5
SectionsOpen, U1900, and U1200
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes$$300 Guaranteed: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60; U1200 $40
RegistrationRegistration ends at 6:45 each round
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionBye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm.

Sections with fewer than 10 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.

Players rated >=1700 may play in the open section, and players rated >= 1000 may play in the U1900 section.
DateFriday, July 7, 2023
Event Format6SS
Time ControlG/5 d0
SectionsOpen & U1900
Entry Fee$25, $35 for non-members
Prizes$$800 Guaranteed
Registration7:30pm - 7:40pm
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, 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, July 8, 2023
Event Format3RR
Time ControlG/60 d5
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes$$80 first place in top quad, $$50 first place in each quad
Registration9:30am - 9:50am
Round Times10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm
DateSunday, July 9, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/30 d5
SectionsUnder 2000, Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500.Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500. A current USCF membership is required for all
Entry Fee$20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door if not registering online in advance
PrizesTrophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd
Registration9:00am - 9:15am
Round Times9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm
DescriptionA 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
DateMonday, July 10, 2023
Event Format5SS
Time ControlG/105 d10
Sections1800-2199
Entry Fee$20, BCF membership required
PrizesWinner(s) receives free entry to Club Championship
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionTournament open to all players rated between 1800 and 2199 on either the June or July rating supplements.

This tournament is part of the BCF Championship Series. Winner receives free entry to the Club Championship, held in the fall of 2023.
DateTuesdays July 11 - August 1
Event Format4SS; One round per Tuesday evening
Time ControlG/90; +5
SectionsOpen, U1900, U1100
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; U1100 $40
RegistrationOnsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionNo chess on July 4; events starts on July 11 and ends on August 1.

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 few players may be merged.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, July 14, 2023
Event FormatRound robin
Time ControlG/5 d0
Entry Fee$10, $15 for non-BCF members
PrizesBased on entries
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, 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, July 15, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsOpen, U2000, and U1500
Entry Fee$15
Prizes$$300 Guaranteed: Open: $150-$50, U2000: $60, U1500: $40
Registration9:00am - 9:15am
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
DescriptionSections 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.
DateFriday, July 21, 2023
Event FormatRound robin
Time ControlG/5 d0
Entry Fee$10, $15 for non-BCF members
PrizesBased on entries
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, 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, July 22, 2023
Event Format3SS
Time ControlG/80 + 10
SectionsOpen, U2010, & U1510
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes$360 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U2010 1st $70, U1510 1st $50
Registration9:15am - 9:45am
Round Times10:00am, 1:45pm, and 5:00pm
DescriptionEvent located at 35 Kingston St, Boston, MA, near Downtown Crossing. We are on the first floor.

This gem of a tournament is back. 3 long time control games in 1 day which can be found nowhere else. Normally you have to travel a lot and commit to several days in order to get this much thinking time for your games!

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 few players may be combined.

Need to withdraw or take a bye: please send email to td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
DateSunday, July 23, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
Entry Fee$25, $40 for non-BCF members
Prizes$$400 Guaranteed: $250-$100, U2100 $50
Registration9:00am - 9:15am
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
DescriptionOpen to players rated at least 1900 on the June or July Supplement or live MSA rating.

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

Free parking on Sundays!
DateFriday, July 28, 2023
Event FormatRound robin
Time ControlG/5 d0
Entry Fee$10, $15 for non-BCF members
PrizesBased on entries
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, 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
DateMonday, July 31, 2023
SectionsScholastic Players Only
Entry Fee$450 for Full Day, $250 for Half Day
Round Times9:00am - 4:00pm
DescriptionSee our clinic page for full details.

Schedule
9am - 12pm Morning Instruction
Instruction will generally run in 50 minute blocks with 10 minutes to allow for breaks and conversation

12pm - 1pm Lunch
Students may bring their own food to the club, or the Boylston's neighborhood offers many wonderful options for dining out and taking in Downtown.

1pm - 4pm Afternoon Instruction
Structured as above.

Over the course of the clinic, students will have opportunities to learn from their own games, play practice exercises against similarly-rated students, receive direct teacher feedback and supervision from a strong GM, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts in the Boston area.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, August 4, 2023
Event Format6SS
Time ControlG/5 d0
SectionsOpen & U1900
Entry Fee$25, $35 for non-members
Prizes$$800 Guaranteed
Registration7:30pm - 7:40pm
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, 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
DateMonday, August 7, 2023
SectionsScholastic Players Only
Entry Fee$450 for Full Day, $250 for Half Day
Round Times9:00am - 4:00pm
DescriptionSee our clinic page for full details.

Schedule
9am - 12pm Morning Instruction
Instruction will generally run in 50 minute blocks with 10 minutes to allow for breaks and conversation

12pm - 1pm Lunch
Students may bring their own food to the club, or the Boylston's neighborhood offers many wonderful options for dining out and taking in Downtown.

1pm - 4pm Afternoon Instruction
Structured as above.

Over the course of the clinic, students will have opportunities to learn from their own games, play practice exercises against similarly-rated students, receive direct teacher feedback and supervision from a strong GM, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts in the Boston area.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List
DateFriday, August 11, 2023
Event FormatRound robin
Time ControlG/5 d0
Entry Fee$10, $15 for non-BCF members
PrizesBased on entries
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, 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
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