Thursday, December 29, 2022

Boylston Chess: Herb Healy

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSunday, January 1, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/40 d5
SectionsRated and Non-USCF
Entry Fee$25, $40 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 11:30am, 1/1/2023
PrizesBased on entries
Registration11:00am - 11:40am
Round Times11:45am, 1:40pm, 3:30pm, 5:10pm
DescriptionThe Herb Healy is finally back!

Free food and drinks all day for tournament players, registration limited to the first 80 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 ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Boylston Chess: Year End Swiss

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateFriday, December 30, 2022
Event Format3 rounds swiss
Time ControlG65, d10
SectionsOpen, U2000, U1600
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-members; $5 more if registering onsite
PrizesNone, all proceeds will support the club
Registration9:30am
Round Times10:00am, 1:15pm, 3:45pm
DescriptionABSOLUTELY NO ONSITE REGISTRATION AFTER 9:45AM.

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 may be merged if there are few players in one section.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Monday, December 19, 2022

Boylston Chess: Friday Night Blitz

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
DateFriday, December 23, 2022
Event Format6 round double Swiss
Time ControlG5/d0
SectionsBased on participants
Entry Fee$10 for members, $15 for non-members
PrizesBased on entries
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

Boylston Chess: Wednesday Night Rapid

 


Wednesday Night Rapid  


 
 
 
 
 

 
 
DateWednesday, December 21, 2022
Event Format3SS
Time ControlG/15 + 10
SectionsOne section
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-members
PrizesNo prizes, dinner provided
Registration7:00pm - 7:25pm
Round Times7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm
DescriptionQuick rated only, results do not affect USCF regular rating.

Dinner provided as part of the tournament

USCF membership is required
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List  

Friday, December 16, 2022

Boylston Chess: December Scholastics

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSunday, December 18, 2022
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/30 d5
Sections14 & Under and 8 & Under. A current USCF membership is required for both sections.
Entry Fee$20, $25 for non-BCF members, $5 more at door if not registering online in advance
PrizesTrophies for 1st/2nd each age group section, medal for 3rd
Registration10:00am - 10:20am
Round Times10:30am, 11:50am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Boylston Chess: Winter Six-Week Swiss Online

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateTuesday, December 20, 2022
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 1/10/2023 @ 6 PM
Round TimesTuesday at 6:30 PM unless two players agree to reschedule
DescriptionContact info: TD Nick Sterling. E-mail: boylstonchess@gmail.com. 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.

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.

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.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Boylston Chess: Friday Night Blitz

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateFriday, December 16, 2022
Event Format6 round double Swiss
Time ControlG5/d0
SectionsBased on participants
Entry Fee$10 for members, $15 for non-members
PrizesBased on entries
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

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Boylston Chess: BCC Fundraising Tournament

 


 BCC Fundraising Tournament  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSaturday, December 17, 2022
Event Format3SS
Time ControlG/65 d10 with G/5 blitz starting at 7:15 pm
SectionsOpen, U2000, U1600, and Unrated
Entry Fee$50 for the day
Registration9:15am - 9:45am (onsite)
Round Times10:00am, 1:30pm, and 4:30pm. Blitz 7:15pm
DescriptionSupport the BCC and come play in this fundraising event! A single entry fee will allow you to support your favorite chess club, and to play in both a 3SS G/65 d10 tournament during the day and five double rounds of G5 rated blitz in the evening.
Morning coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, and a pizza lunch are all included!

Please indicate in the "bye" field if you need any byes in either the G/65 or the blitz event. Also indicate which blitz section you prefer (Open or U1800), or if you do not want to play in the blitz.

Select "blitz only" in Sections, if you want to play only in the blitz.

Players in the Unrated section do not need USCF membership; USCF membership required for all other players, including the blitz.

Please feel free to make a donation, even if you choose not to play.

Come have a full day of chess fun in our beautiful new downtown location, enjoy each other's company during the holiday season, and together build a stronger chess community!
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Monday, December 12, 2022

Boylston Chess: Historic and nostalgic tables

Chess tables not only historic but nostalgic

 Hi all!

I had the privilege and pleasure to sell one of the club’s historic tables to  

Ted McHugh.  

Ted and his son Teddy met me at the Norris St location to pick up a 6’ table.  

As you can see from the photo, Ted was absolutely delighted with his purchase. 

 

 

He was glad to acquire the table, 

not least because of his memories of the BCC at its original location.

Here he is at 14 with Harry Lyman in 1982.

 


 

After loading the club into his vehicle, 

 Ted visited the new site and looked at some chess with Teddy.  

 

 I hope to see Teddy, a junior at Boston College, 

carry on his father’s pastime of playing at the club!

-Natasha

Friday, December 09, 2022

Boylston Chess: Milestones Sunday (otb in club)

 


 
 

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSunday, December 11, 2022
Event Format3SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsPlayers may be grouped into sections of six players by Rating; accelerated pairings may be used
Entry Fee$40, $25 for BCF members
PrizesNone; all proceeds will benefit the club
Registration10:30am - 10:45am (onsite)
Round Times11:00am, 2:00pm, 4:30pm
DescriptionLimited to players born in 2001 or earlier, and college students.

Free metered parking on Sundays!
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Boylston Chess: Holiday Quick Rated (otb in club)

 

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSaturday, December 10, 2022
Event Format3SS
Time ControlG/24; +5
SectionsPlayers may be grouped in sections of approximately 6-10 players by quick rating.
Entry Fee$15 for members, $20 for non-members; $5 more if registering onsite
PrizesBased on entries
Registration12:30-12:45pm
Round TimesRounds at 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm.
DescriptionOnline registration closes 15 minutes before tournament starts.

This event is quick rated only and will not affect your regular rating.

Pairings and prizes based on quick ratings.

This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Thursday, December 08, 2022

Boylston Chess: GM Eugene Perelshteyn - Evaluate like a Grandmaster

 


 

  
 
Evaluate Like A Grandmaster.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSaturday, December 10, 2022
Entry Fee$20, $30 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at noon, 12/10/2022
Registration6:30pm - 6:50pm (onsite)
Round Times7:00pm - 9:00pm
DescriptionGM Eugene Perelshteyn will give a lecture based on his recent book, co-authored with FM Nate Solon: Evaluate Like A Grandmaster.
https://www.amazon.com/Evaluate-Like-Grandmaster-Eugene-Perelshteyn/dp/B0BHNF5CWB

Eugene will discuss why this topic is overlooked in modern chess literature, and why the evaluation is very important for chess players of all levels.

He will also share stories about his coaches: GMs Zaitsev, Dzindzichashvili, Wojtkiewitcz, and Dorfman, and how they influenced his chess.

Eugene will bring several books for purchase ($10) and signing.

Dinner to be provided by Charles. Please advise of any allergies or dietary restrictions. Also, please register in advance if possible, to assist with food preparation planning.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List h 

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Boylston Chess: Friday Night Blitz ( otb in club - 35 Kingston )

 


 


 
 
 

 
DateFriday, December 9, 2022
Event Format6 round double Swiss
Time ControlG5/d0
SectionsBased on participants
Entry Fee$10 for members, $15 for non-members
PrizesBased on entries
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

Monday, December 05, 2022

Boylston Chess: Dec Thursday Night Swiss (otb in club)

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateThursdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29
Event Format4SS
Time Control40/90 SD/20 d5
SectionsOpen, U1900, and U1500
Entry Fee$35, $20 for BCF members
Prizes$300 based on 25 entries: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60; U1500 $40
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionBye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm.
Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged.
** A current USCF membership is required **
Players rated >=1700 may play in the open section, and players rated >= 1300 may play in the U1900 section.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Saturday, December 03, 2022

Boylston Chess: Dec Tuesday Night Swiss (otb)

 


 

 
OTB in club

35 Kingston St, Boston 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateTuesdays December 6 - December 27
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/90 +5
SectionsOpen & U1800
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-members
Prizes$300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75 U1800 $60 $40
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionBye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm.
Sections with fewer than 10 players may be merged; accelerated pairings may be used.

This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Players rated =>1600 may play in the open section
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Friday, December 02, 2022

Boylston Chess: December Quick Rated #1

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSaturday, December 3, 2022
Event Format3SS
Time ControlG/24; +5
SectionsBased on participants
Entry Fee$10 for members, $15 for non-members; $5 more if registering onsite
PrizesBased on entries
Registration12:30-12:45pm
Round TimesRound 1 starts at 1:00pm, rest ASAP
DescriptionOnline registration closes 1/2 hour before tournament starts.

This event is quick rated only and will not affect your regular rating.

This is a US Chess Federation rated event. USCF membership is required for all players. Please visit https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Boylston Chess: December Big Money Blitz

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateFriday, December 2, 2022
Event FormatDouble round Swiss
Time ControlG/5, no delay
SectionsOpen and U1900
Entry Fee$25 for members; $35 for non-members
Prizes$$1000 Guaranteed
RegistrationDoors open at 7:30pm
Round TimesFirst round starts at 7:45pm, rest ASAP
DescriptionIt's the first Friday of the month, and that means BIG MONEY BLITZ!

Same format as our normal Friday Night Blitz (six double rounds), but this event has a guaranteed prize fund:

Open Section: $400-$200-$100
Top Under 2300: $75
Top Under 2100: $50

U1900 Section: $100-$50
Top U1600: $25

November's Big Money Blitz brought four GMs and one IM. What will December bring? Come find out!

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