It's Adams time again -- Weaver Adams 2010

The Weaver Adams Qualifer is the first part of the Boylston championship cycle.

You may play if you are rated under 1800 in the June 2010 supplement and a BCF member (which you can join or renew at the start of the tournament.) Players rated between 1800 and 2200 in the July supplement may play in the Reubens Landey in July.

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Monday, June 7, 14, 21, 28: Weaver Adams Qualifier U1800 BCF Championship 4SS; 40/90 G/20; Open to BCF members rated Under 1800; Entry fee: $20: Winner receives free entry into the Reubens/Landey U2200 - 1800 BCF Championship beginning on 7/11. Registration: 6:30 to 6:55; Rounds: 7:00

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Weaver Warren Adams was born on April 28, 1901 in Dedham, Massachusetts. An American chess master, he participated in the U.S. Championship in 1936, 1940, 1944, 1946 and 1948. He won the Massachusetts State Championship in 1937, 1938, 1941 and 1945. In 1939, he wrote a book entitled "White to Play and Win." After publication he played in the U.S. Open at Dallas. He did not win a single game as White (3 losses and 1 draw) and won all his games (4 games) as Black! Weaver Adams won the 49th U.S. Open, held in Baltimore, in 1948. He also wrote "Simple Chess", "How to Play Chess", and "Absolute Chess." He passed away in Cedar Grove, New Jersey in 1963.

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Frank Frazier wins the 2009 Weaver Adams with 4.0

Frank Frazier, with 4 points, won the 1st place honors in the 2009 Weaver Adams.

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His name will be taped on the Weaver Adams Lager trophy, designed by Mike Griffin.

Ken Ho, Jon Lee, and John Hardin, all with 3.0, tied for 2nd, so all four move onto the Reubens Landey, which starts July 13.
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The Reubens Landey is the next stage in the championship cycle, for those who are rated 1800 to 2199, the winner of which wins entry into the championship.
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Congratulations to all and thanks to all 16 who competed this year.