Thursday, December 28, 2023

Boylston Chess: Herb Healy

 


 

Herb Healy
 
 
 
 
 
Date
Monday, January 1, 2024
 
Event Format
4SS
 
Time Control
G/40 d5
 
Sections
Rated and Non-USCF
 
Entry Fee
$25, $40 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 11:00am, 1/1/2024
 
Prizes
Based on entries
 
Registration
11:00am - 11:30am (onsite)
 
Round Times
11:45am, 1:40pm, 3:30pm, 5:10pm
 
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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Entry List

 

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1 

  


 

   

 

 

 

 


 

 

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Boylston Chess: Year End Quads

 


 

Year End Quads

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Date
Saturday, December 30, 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 after 12/28
 
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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Entry List

 

 

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1 

  


 

   

 


 

 

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Boylston Chess: Friday Night Blitz

 


 

Friday Night Blitz

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Date
Friday, December 22, 2023
 
Event Format
6SS
 
Time Control
G/5 d0
 
Entry Fee
$10, $15 for non-BCF members
 
Prizes
Based on entries
 
Round Times
7:45pm first round, 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...

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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Entry List

 

 

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1 

  


 

   

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Boylston Chess: Black Diamond Premier

 


 

Black Diamond Premier

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Date
Saturday, December 23, 2023
 
Event Format
4SS
 
Time Control
G/60; d5
 
Sections
Open and U2100
 
Entry Fee
$25, $40 for non-BCF members
 
Prizes
None, all proceedings will support the club
 
Registration
9:30-9:45am onsite
 
Round Times
10am, 1:15pm, 3:30pm, and 6pm
 
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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Entry List

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1 

  


 

 

 


 

Friday, December 15, 2023

Boylston Chess: Simul and Lecture with GM Leonid Kritz

 


Simul and Lecture 

with 

GM Leonid Kritz

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Date
Saturday, December 16, 2023
 
Time Control
N/A
 
Entry Fee
$45, $30 for Members
 
Registration
4:00pm-4:15pm
 
Round Times
4:30pm Simul start time
 
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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Entry List

 

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1 

  


 

 


 

 

 

Boylston Chess: Winter Rapid

 


 

Winter Rapid

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Date
Saturday, December 16, 2023
 
Event Format
5SS
 
Time Control
G/25 d5
 
Sections
One section
 
Entry Fee
$20, $35 for non-BCF members
 
Prizes
$360 based on 25 paid entries: 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50
 
Registration
9:30am - 9:50am
 
Round Times
10:00am, 11:00am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm
 
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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Entry List

 

 

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • 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, December 15, 2023
 
Event Format
6SS
 
Time Control
G/5 d0
 
Entry Fee
$10, $15 for non-BCF members
 
Prizes
Based on entries
 
Round Times
7:45pm first round, 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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Register Online Now

Entry List

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1 

  


 


 


 

 

Friday, December 08, 2023

Boylston Chess: Tornado #140

 


 

Tornado #140

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Date
Saturday, December 9, 2023
 
Event Format
4SS
 
Time Control
G/60 d5
 
Sections
Open & U1700
 
Entry Fee
$20, $35 for non-BCF members
 
Prizes
$360 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1700 1st $70, 2nd $50
 
Registration
9:00am - 9:15am
 
Round Times
9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
 
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.

Register Online Now

Entry List

 

 

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1 

  


 


 


 

 

Thursday, December 07, 2023

Boylston Chess: Big Money Blitz

 


 

Big Money Blitz

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Date
Friday, December 8, 2023
 
Event Format
6SS
 
Time Control
G/5 d0
 
Sections
Open and U1900
 
Entry Fee
$25 for members, $35 for non-members
 
Prizes
$$800 Guaranteed
 
Round Times
7:45pm first round, 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.

Register Online Now

Entry List

 

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1 

  


 


 

 


 

 

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Boylston Chess: December Thursday Night Swiss

 


 

December Thursday Night Swiss

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Date
Thursdays December 7, 14, 21, 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; 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; 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 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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Entry List

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1 

  


 


 

 


 

Saturday, December 02, 2023

Boylston Chess: December Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB in club)

 


 

December Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)

 
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Date
Tuesday December 5, 12, 19, 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 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.
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Event Dates
Tuesday, December 5 Tuesday, December 12 Tuesday, December 19 Tuesday, December 26

Register Online Now

Entry List
 
 

 

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  • Need to withdraw or take a bye? 
  • For parking and transportation info, 
  • If the metal gate to the building is closed, 
    • please press the doorbell marked #1