Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Boylston Chess: March Thursday Night Swiss

 

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateThursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Event Format5SS
Time Control40/90 SD/20 d5
SectionsOpen, U1900, and U1200
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite
Prizes$300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125, $75; U1900 $60; U1200 $40
RegistrationRegistration ends at 6:45 each round
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionBye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm.

Sections with fewer than 10 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.

Players rated >=1700 may play in the open section, and players rated >= 1000 may play in the U1900 section.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Friday, February 24, 2023

Boylston Chess: Winter Swiss

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSaturday, February 25, 2023
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsOpen & U1800
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-members
Prizes$360 based on 25 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90 U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50
Registration9:00am - 9:20am
Round Times9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 5:30pm
DescriptionIn 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.

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Boylston Chess: Friday Night Blitz.

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Event Format6 round double Swiss
Time ControlG5/d0
SectionsBased on participants
Entry Fee$10 for members, $15 for non-members
PrizesBased on entries
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, rest ASAP
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.
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Thursday, February 09, 2023

Boylston Chess: Friday Night Blitz

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateFriday, February 10, 2023
Event Format6 round double Swiss
Time ControlG5/d0
SectionsBased on participants
Entry Fee$10 for members, $15 for non-members
PrizesBased on entries
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, rest ASAP
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, February 07, 2023

Boylston Chess: February Quads #2

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSaturday, February 11, 2023
Event Format3RR
Time ControlG/65 d10
Entry Fee$20. $35 for non-BCF members. $5 more onsite
Prizes$80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads
Registration9:30am-9:45am onsite; online registration ends 9:15am
Round Times10:00am, 1:15pm, and 4:00pm
DescriptionABSOLUTELY NO ONSITE REGISTRATION AFTER 9:45AM.

** No byes or withdrawals are allowed. All rounds must be played. **

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.

For parking and transportation info, please visit Parking and Public Transit.
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Monday, February 06, 2023

Boylston Chess: Black Diamond Premier - Super Bowl Edition

 

 

 
  
big game edition
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSunday, February 12, 2023
Event Format3SS
Time ControlG/45 d5
SectionsMajor and Minor
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if registering onsite after online registration closes at 10:00am, 2/12/2023
PrizesNone; all proceeds will benefit the club
Registration10:00am - 10:15am (onsite)
Round Times10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
DescriptionMajor Section: Minimum rating 2000, Live rating or February supplement.

Minor Section: 1800-2200 Live rating or February supplement.

Players must have a minimum rating of 1800 USCF to participate.

Sections may be merged if either section has fewer than six players.

Faster time control - you will be home by kick-off!

Metered street parking is free on Sundays.
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Sunday, February 05, 2023

Boylston Chess: February Tuesday Night Swiss (OTB)

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateTuesdays February 7-February 28 Tuesday, February 7
Tuesday, February 14
Tuesday, February 21
Tuesday, February 28
  
Event Format4SS
Time ControlG/90; +5
SectionsOpen, U1800, U1200
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-members; $5 more if registering onsite
Prizes$300 based on 25 entries: Open $125, $75; U1800 $60; U1200 $40
Registration6:45pm - 7:10pm
Round Times7:15pm
DescriptionBye and withdrawal requests must be received by 6:45pm each round.

Sections with few 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 US Chess Membership to join or renew.

Parking and Public Transit information
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Thursday, February 02, 2023

Boylston Chess: Massachusetts Collegiate Chess Tournament #2

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSunday, February 5, 2023
Event Format12SS (3SS one day per month for four months)
Time ControlG/60 d5
SectionsOpen, U1800, U1500, U1000
Entry FeeFree. Full-time College students only.
PrizesTrophies are given to the individual players with the most points for each section. School teams consist of the top 4 players from the same school, and plaques are given to the school teams with the most points in each section.
RegistrationOnline up to 10:30am day of play. Onsite 10:30am - 10:45 am
Round Times11:00am, 2:00pm, and 4:30pm
DescriptionCollege students battle in an over-the-board league for the title of best in collegiate play. College students in any state can participate. Play is unrated. No membership required in Boylston Chess Club, Massachusetts Chess Association, or the US Chess Federation. Details available at chessblaster.org

PUT THE NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL IN THE "Other Information" FIELD WHEN YOU REGISTER.

New players welcomed and can join at the start of any round, as room occupancy permits. Players must be able to record moves on paper or use an electronic chess move recorder provided by the tournament (if available).

Any player that is not present at the start of a round forfeits the game unless a 0 point bye was requested by the prior day. A player who forfeits a game cannot play in any subsequent games this season.

REGISTER FOR EACH MEET SEPARATELY 2/5, 3/5, and 4/2.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Boylston Chess: February Quads.

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateSaturday, February 4, 2023
Event Format3RR
Time ControlG/65 + 10
Entry Fee$20, $35 for non-BCF members
Prizes$80 First place in top quad, $50 First place in each of the other quads
Registration9:30am-9:45am
Round Times10:00am, 1:30pm, and 4:30pm
DescriptionABSOLUTELY NO ONSITE REGISTRATION AFTER 9:45AM.

** No byes or withdrawals are allowed. All rounds must be played. **

A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.
Entry ListCurrent Pre-Registration List

Boylston Chess: February Big Money Blitz

 

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DateFriday, February 3, 2023
Event Format6 round double Swiss
Time ControlG5/d0
SectionsOpen and U1900
Entry Fee$25 for members, $35 for non-members
Prizes$$1000 Guaranteed
Round TimesFirst round at 7:45pm, rest ASAP
DescriptionIt's the first Friday of February, 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

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