Upcoming Events
Calendar View| Date | Saturday, December 14, 2019 |
| 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 | $$360 GUARANTEED: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U2000 1st $70, U1500 1st $50 |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Description | In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Rated players rated (live or relevant supplement) within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Date | Sunday, December 15, 2019 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/65 d10 |
| Sections | Players will be arranged in groups of 6 by rating, to the extent possible. |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. |
| Prizes | TBA |
| Registration | 9:30am-9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:15pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | Open to college students and to all players born in 1998 or earlier. Accelerated pairings may be used. Free parking on Sundays! Free entry to BCF members rated 2100+ who register online by midnight of Friday, December 13. Specify "free entry" at checkout. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, December 21, 2019 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 d5 |
| Sections | Open & U1900 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $$400 Guaranteed: Open 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 U1900 1st $100 |
| 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 merged. ** A current USCF membership is required. ** |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, December 22, 2019 |
| 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 | Sunday, December 22, 2019 |
| Event Format | 1 round |
| Time Control | G/105 d10 |
| Sections | Players paired by order of USCF rating (December Supplement). Current USCF membership required. Open to players rated 1200+ |
| Entry Fee | $12, $10 for BCF Members, $2 more at door if not registering online in advance |
| Prizes | $10 for winner of each game; $5 to each player in case of a draw |
| Registration | 3:30pm - 4:00pm |
| Round Times | 4:15pm |
| Description | The Open House series invites players to enjoy community chess in different formats to improve skills. Pizza will be provided for registered players. The "Unrated for Rated Players" event is a one-round, slow time control unrated game with the next rated player. The winner of each pair gets a $10 prize. Free on-street parking on Sundays! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | December 23, 24, 26, 27 |
| 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, December 28, 2019 |
| 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 | Monday, December 30 - Tuesday, December 31 |
| Event Format | Monday 9:00am-4:00pm, Tuesday 9:00am-1:00pm |
| Entry Fee | $120 |
| Description | This two day clinic will feature GM Larry Christiansen, three time US Champion. Lectures will be geared towards players rated at least 1400, but players of all levels may attend. The clinic is open to scholastic players at least 8 years old. Lunch will not be provided. BCF membership required (Junior $120/year or $67/six months; Family $180/year or $100/six months) |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Wednesday, January 1, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/40 d5 |
| Sections | Rated and Non-USCF |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members; $5 more if not registering online in advance. |
| Prizes | Based on entries |
| Registration | 11:00am - 11:40am |
| Round Times | 11:45am, 1:40pm, 3:30pm, 5:10pm |
| Description | Free food and drinks all day for tournament players, registration limited to the first 52 players, no refund of advanced entries. The Non-USCF section is open to all players (both rated and unrated players), and will not be rated by the USCF; thus, USCF membership is not required for the Non-USCF section |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Thursdays, January 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 paid 25 entries: 1st $125, 2nd $75; U1900 1st $60, 2nd $40 |
| Registration | 6:15pm - 6:45pm |
| 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, January 4, 2020 |
| Date | Saturday, January 11, 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 | Sunday, January 12, 2020 |
| Description | Please see the Massachusetts Go Association Meetup Page for more information |
| Date | Saturday, January 18, 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 | $$300 Guaranteed: Open: $150-$50, U2000: $60, U1500: $40 |
| Registration | 9:15am-9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm |
| Description | OPEN TO FIRST 52 PLAYERS TO REGISTER; no refund of advance entries. Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged. In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Rated players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section. ** A current USCF membership is required. * |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, January 19, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/30 d5 |
| Sections | 14 & Under and 8 & Under. A current USCF membership is required for both sections. |
| Entry Fee | $25, $20 for BCF members, $5 more at door if not registering online in advance |
| Prizes | Trophies for 1st/2nd each age group section, medal for 3rd |
| Registration | 10:00am - 10:20am |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 11:50am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Saturday, January 25, 2020 |
| Event Format | 3SS |
| Time Control | G/80 d10 |
| Sections | Open, U2000, & U1500 |
| Entry Fee | $35, $20 for BCF members, $5 more if not registering online in advance. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Prizes | $$240 guaranteed: Open $100 - $50, U2000 $50, U1500 $40. Free entry for BCF members rated 2300+, but entry fee deducted from won prize. |
| Registration | 9:15am - 9:45am |
| Round Times | 10:00am, 1:45pm, 5:00pm |
| 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 combined. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
| Date | Sunday, January 26, 2020 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Saturday, February 1, 2020 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Thursday, February 6, 2020 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Saturday, February 8, 2020 |
| Description | TBA |
| Date | Sunday, February 16, 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 | February 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |