Sunday, October 01, 2023

Boylston Chess: Hauptturnier

Hauptturnier

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Date: Mondays, October 2 - December 4
Event Format: Round Robin
Time Control: 40/90 SD/30 + 10
Sections: Players will be arranged into round robin sections
Entry Fee: $35, $20 for BCF Members
Prizes: 80% of entry fees will be returned as prizes
Registration: 6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times: 7:15pm
Description: Players will be split into round robin sections of 6, 8, or 10 players.

Can't make it some Monday? No problem, simply contact your opponent and you can reschedule your game as needed.
Event Dates: Monday, October 2 Monday, October 9 Monday, October 16 Monday, October 23 Monday, October 30 Monday, November 6
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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Friday, September 29, 2023

Boylston Chess: Milestones Sunday

Milestones Sunday

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Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023
Event Format: 3SS
Time Control: G/60 d5
Sections: Players 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, 10/01/2023
Prizes: None; all proceeds will benefit the club
Registration: 10:00am - 10:15 (onsite)
Round Times: 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm
Description: COLLEGE STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS WELCOME!

LIMITED TO PLAYERS BORN IN 2002 OR EARLIER, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.

Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.

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

Metered street parking is free on Sundays.

For parking and transportation info, please visit Parking and Public Transit.
Event Dates: Sunday, October 1
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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Boylston Chess: G/45 Open

G/45 Open

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Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Event Format: 4SS
Time Control: G/45 d5
Sections: Open & 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
Registration: 11:30am - 11:45am
Round Times: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:45pm, and 5:30pm
Description: A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Monday, September 25, 2023

Boylston Chess: Legal Moves

Legal Moves



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Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Event Format: Swiss System or Round Robin, based on entries
Time Control: G/5
Entry Fee: $15, to benefit Boylston Chess Club
Registration: Online reg. ends 7:15pm, onsite registration 7:00pm -7:25pm
Round Times: Round 1: 7:30pm, rest ASAP; event ends at 9:00pm
Description: BCC is happy to announce a fun and social evening of casual five-minute blitz chess,; open to attorneys from the Boston area.; Players of all skill levels are welcome, from total beginner up to Magnus Carlsen (as long as he passed the bar).

The event will be unrated--no USCF membership required.

All equipment--clocks, sets, scoresheets if desired--will be provided by the club, but feel free to bring your own food and beverages.

Come out, play a few games, and meet fellow Boston-area lawyers!

Email natasha.us@gmail.com with any questions.
Event Dates: Wednesday, September 27
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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Friday, September 22, 2023

Boylston Chess: Fall Equinox Swiss

Fall Equinox Swiss

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Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
Event Format: 4SS
Time Control: G/60 d5
Sections: Open & 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
Registration: 9:00-9:15am
Round Times: 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
Description: A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Boylston Chess: Friday Night Blitz

Friday Night Blitz


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Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
Event Format: 6SS
Time Control: G/5 d0
Entry Fee: $10, $15 for non-BCF members
Prizes: Based on entries
Round Times: First round at 7:45pm, rest ASAP
Description: It'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.
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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Boylston Chess: Friday Night Blitz

Friday Night Blitz


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Date: Friday, September 15, 2023
Event Format: 6SS
Time Control: G/5 d0
Entry Fee: $10, $15 for non-BCF members
Prizes: Based on entries
Round Times: First round at 7:45pm, rest ASAP
Description: It'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.
: Register Online Now
: Entry List

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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Boylston Chess: Milestsones Sunday

Milestones Sunday


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Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023
Event Format: 3SS
Time Control: G/60 d5
Sections: Players may be grouped into sections of six players by Rating; accelerated pairings may be used
Entry Fee: $20 for members, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 10:00am, 9/17/2023
Prizes: None; all proceeds will benefit the club
Registration: 10:00am - 10:15am (onsite)
Round Times: 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm
Description: COLLEGE STUDENTS WELCOME!

LIMITED TO PLAYERS BORN IN 2002 OR EARLIER, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.

Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.

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

Metered street parking is free on Sundays.

For parking and transportation info,; please visit Parking and Public Transit.
Event Dates: Sunday, September 17
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: Entry List

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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Monday, September 11, 2023

Boylston Chess: Sept Quads

September Quads

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Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
Event Format: 3RR
Time Control: G/65; d10
Sections: Groups of 4 by rating
Entry Fee: $20, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite.
Prizes: $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss
Registration: Online open till 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. **

If the number of players is not divisible by 4 then the bottom section will be a small Swiss with 5-7 players.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Boylston Chess: Sept Big Money Blitz

September Big Money Blitz



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Date: Friday, September 8, 2023
Event Format: 6SS
Time Control: G/5 d0
Sections: Open & U1900
Entry Fee: $25, $35 for non-members
Prizes: $$800 Guaranteed
Registration: 7:30pm - 7:40pm
Round Times: First round at 7:45pm, 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: $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.
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: Entry List

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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Saturday, September 02, 2023

Boylston Chess: Sept Scholastics

September Scholastics


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Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023
Event Format: 4SS
Time Control: G/30 d5
Sections: Under 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
Prizes: Trophies for 1st/2nd each Rating section, medal for 3rd
Registration: 9:00am - 9:15am
Round Times: 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm or ASAP
Description: Players must be under the age of 18 at the time of play.

A current USCF membership is required for all four sections.

A USCF 1300+ Live or latest Supplement Rating is required to play in the U2000 Section.
Event Dates: Sunday, September 10
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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Boylsston Chess: Sept Thursday Night Swiss (OTB)

September Thursday Night Swiss

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Date: Thursdays: September 7 - September 28
Event Format: 4SS; One round per Thursday evening
Time Control: 40/90 SD/20 d5
Sections: Open, U1910, and U1210
Entry Fee: $20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes: $$300 Guaranteed: Open $125, $75; U1910 $60; U1210 $40
Registration: Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
Round Times: 7:15pm
Description: 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.

This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit US Chess Membership to join or renew.
Event Dates: Thursday, September 7
Thursday, September 14
Thursday, September 21
Thursday, September 28
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Need to withdraw or take a bye?

Email td@boylstonchess.org at least 30 minutes before the round.

For parking and transportation info,

please visit Parking and Public Transit.

If the metal gate to the building is closed,

please press the doorbell marked #1

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Boylston Chess: Sept Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)

September

Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)


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Date: Tuesdays September 5 - September 26
Event Format: 4SS; One round per Tuesday evening
Time Control: G/90; +5
Sections: Open, U1900, U1200
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; U1200 $40
Registration: Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
Round Times: 7:15pm
Description: Event starts on September 5 and ends on September 26

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.

August and September supplements and "live rating" may be used to play up a section.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Event Dates: Tuesday, September 5
Tuesday, September 12
Tuesday, September 19
Tuesday, September 26
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