Play Up Challenge

Date

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Event Format

4SS

Time Control

G/60 d5

Entry Fee

$125, BCF membership is required

Registration

Register in advance online; no email or on-site registration

Round Times

10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, and 6:00pm

Description

Want to play strong opponents? Then this event is for you!

We have assembled a gang of strong players. Chess gladiators, all rated at least 2000, and some much higher. They're not playing each other, they're playing the challengers. They're playing YOU!

Can you score a point? Test your might!

Participation is limited to club members. The price for non-members in the registration menu below includes a one-year junior membership for the club. If you'd like a different membership tier, please head to our Membership page.

Participation is also currently limited to the first 6 players to sign up in each section, but may expand depending on how many Gladiators we can recruit.

The fine print:
Challengers must be rated at least 1900 to play in the top section (Premier), and will play Gladiators rated >2200.
Challengers must be rated at least 1600 to play in the middle section (Rising Stars), and will play Gladiators rated 2000+.
Anyone may register for the bottom section (Future Experts), and will play Gladiators rated 1600+.

Pairings will be calculated and published in advance and include randomness as opposed to standard swiss pairings.

Players must sign up in advance.

This event is USCF rated, and a current US Chess membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.

If you are interested in playing as a Gladiator please reach out to the club at info@boylstonchess.org

Registration is now closed, please register at the tournament.

Entry List