Herb Healy
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- Date
- Monday, January 1, 2024
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- Event Format
- 4SS
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- Time Control
- G/40 d5
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- Sections
- Rated and Non-USCF
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- Entry Fee
- $25, $40 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 11:00am, 1/1/2024
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- Prizes
- Based on entries
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- Registration
- 11:00am - 11:30am (onsite)
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- Round Times
- 11:45am, 1:40pm, 3:30pm, 5:10pm
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- Description
- Come start off the New Year at the Boylston's beautiful new downtown location!
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.
For USCF section - A current USCF membership is required. 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 and Holidays.
For parking and transportation info, please visit Parking and Public Transit.
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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
Year End Quads
- Register Online Now
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- Date
- Saturday, December 30, 2023
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- Event Format
- 3RR
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- Time Control
- G/65 d10
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- Sections
- Groups of 4 by rating
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- Entry Fee
- $20, $35 for non-BCF members, $5 more after 12/28
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- Prizes
- $80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads or small Swiss
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- Registration
- Online open till 9:30am; onsite 9:20-9:45am
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- Round Times
- 10:00am, 1:15pm, 3:45pm
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- 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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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
Friday Night Blitz
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- Date
- Friday, December 22, 2023
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- Event Format
- 6SS
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- Time Control
- G/5 d0
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- Entry Fee
- $10, $15 for non-BCF members
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- Prizes
- Based on entries
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- Round Times
- 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP
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- 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...
Please note, this event may be canceled in the event of low
registration. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded
and you will be notified by email at approximately 6:00pm on the day of
the event.
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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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
Black Diamond Premier
- Register Online Now
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- Date
- Saturday, December 23, 2023
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- Event Format
- 4SS
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- Time Control
- G/60; d5
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- Sections
- Open and U2100
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- Entry Fee
- $25, $40 for non-BCF members
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- Prizes
- None, all proceedings will support the club
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- Registration
- 9:30-9:45am onsite
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- Round Times
- 10am, 1:15pm, 3:30pm, and 6pm
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- Description
- Open section: Players must be rated at least 1900 on the December Supplement or live MSA rating.
U2100 section: Players must be rated at least 1500 on the December Supplement or live MSA rating.
A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
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- Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
Simul and Lecture
with
GM Leonid Kritz
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- Date
- Saturday, December 16, 2023
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- Time Control
- N/A
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- Entry Fee
- $45, $30 for Members
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- Registration
- 4:00pm-4:15pm
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- Round Times
- 4:30pm Simul start time
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- Description
- Play one real game against GM Leonid Kritz, who will be taking on up to 30 opponents simultaneously. Should a
game end in less than 20 moves, you will be given an opportunity to take a second shot.
Each game will be analyzed briefly, and the major mistakes will be pointed out. This is a unique
opportunity to get feedback from a grandmaster on your play!
Following the simultaneous exhibition, there will be a 60-minute lecture featuring the development of
tactical skills, creative outside-the-box thinking, and, perhaps most importantly of all, the finding of candidate moves.
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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
Winter Rapid
- Register Online Now
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- Date
- Saturday, December 16, 2023
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- Event Format
- 5SS
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- Time Control
- G/25 d5
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- Sections
- One section
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- Entry Fee
- $20, $35 for non-BCF members
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- Prizes
- $360 based on 25 paid entries: 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50
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- Registration
- 9:30am - 9:50am
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- Round Times
- 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm
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- Description
- Play five rapid games before the evening lecture and simul!
Games affect regular rating and quick rating.
A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
Friday Night Blitz
- Register Online Now
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- Date
- Friday, December 15, 2023
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- Event Format
- 6SS
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- Time Control
- G/5 d0
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- Entry Fee
- $10, $15 for non-BCF members
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- Prizes
- Based on entries
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- Round Times
- 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP
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- 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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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
Tornado #140
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- Date
- Saturday, December 9, 2023
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- Event Format
- 4SS
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- Time Control
- G/60 d5
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- Sections
- Open & U1700
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- Entry Fee
- $20, $35 for non-BCF members
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- Prizes
- $360 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1700 1st $70, 2nd $50
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- Registration
- 9:00am - 9:15am
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- Round Times
- 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
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- Description
- Sections with few players may be merged.
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.
A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
Big Money Blitz
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- Date
- Friday, December 8, 2023
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- Event Format
- 6SS
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- Time Control
- G/5 d0
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- Sections
- Open and U1900
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- Entry Fee
- $25 for members, $35 for non-members
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- Prizes
- $$800 Guaranteed
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- Round Times
- 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP
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- 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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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
December Thursday Night Swiss
- Register Online Now
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- Date
- Thursdays December 7, 14, 21, 28
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- Event Format
- 4SS; One round per Thursday evening
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- Time Control
- 40/90 SD/20 d5
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- Sections
- Open, U1910, and U1210
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- Entry Fee
- $20, $35 for non-BCF members; Free for GM's and IM's, and also for club members who are rated at least 2200
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- Prizes
- $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75; U1910 $60; U1210 $40
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- Registration
- Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
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- Round Times
- 7:15pm
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- 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 less than 6 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, December 7
Thursday, December 14
Thursday, December 21
Thursday, December 28
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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
December Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)
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- Register Online Now
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- Date
- Tuesday December 5, 12, 19, 26
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- Event Format
- 4SS; One round per Tuesday evening
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- Time Control
- G/90; +5
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- Sections
- Open, U1900, U1200
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- 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
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- Prizes
- $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60; U1200 $40
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- Registration
- Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm
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- Round Times
- 7:15pm
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- Description
- Event starts on December 5 and ends on December 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 less than six players may be merged.
November and December supplements and "live rating" may be used to play up a section.
**The winner(s) of a section from this month's tournament may play up
one section regardless of their rating for the January Tuesday Night
Swiss.**
A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
. - Event Dates
- Tuesday, December 5
Tuesday, December 12
Tuesday, December 19
Tuesday, December 26
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Register Online Now
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Entry List
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- Need to withdraw or take a bye?
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For parking and transportation info,
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If the metal gate to the building is closed,
- please press the doorbell marked #1
