| Date | Sunday, July 26, 2020 | ||
| Event Format | 4SS (reduced to 3 Rounds if fewer than 8 players register) | ||
| Time Control | 30|5 | ||
| Entry Fee | $10 | ||
| Prizes | $25-$20-$15 based on 10 players (minimum 5 players needed by chess.com rules) | ||
| Description | USCF RATED! Only online USCF ratings will be impacted.
Players must register BOTH at the tournament website Live Chess Registration (to be paired) and the BCF website tournament registration page (to pay). No half-point byes, no reentry after withdrawal. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give chess.com time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. Players must join Zoom during the event. Meeting ID: 863 1991 9879 Password: 392744 Players must be members of the site "Boylston Chess Club - USCF Rated" on chess.com. To join, a player must fill out and submit this form one time: | ||
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Boylston Chess: 30/5 Rated #4
Friday, July 24, 2020
Boylston Chess: Larry C Virtual Chess Skittes Room
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| photo: Tony Cortizas, Jr. Pillsbury Lecture, 2019 BC (Before Coronavirus) Larry C
Virtual Chess Skittles Room
for Boylston Players and Friends
will present a
free virtual lecture/chat
Saturday August 15 at 6-7 pm
for Boylston Chess players and friends
LarryC virtual skittles room for Boylston players and friends
will feature tactics and instructive games.
achieved title of: Grandmaster (1977)
FIDE rating: 2567 (April 2020)
Larry M. Christiansen (born June 27, 1956) is an American chess player of Danish ancestry.
Christiansen was the
U.S. champion three times -
in 1980, 1983, and 2002.
He competed in the FIDE World Championship in 1998 and 2002, and in the FIDE World Cup in 2013. Christiansen grew up in Riverside, California, United States. In 1971, he became the first junior high school student to win the National High School Championship. He went on to win three invitational U.S. Junior Championships in 1973, 1974, and 1975. In 1977, at age 21, he became a grandmaster without first having been an international master. Christiansen tied for first place with Anatoly Karpov at Linares 1981. He won the 2001 Canadian Open Chess Championship. He also won Curaçao 2008[1] and the Bermuda Open 2011.[2] Christiansen played on the United States teams in the Chess Olympiad in 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996 and 2002. He won the team silver medal in 1990 and the team bronze in 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1996.[3] Christiansen describes his playing style as "aggressive-tactical" and he lists his favorite opening as the Sämisch King's Indian. Books
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Friday, July 17, 2020
Boylston Chess: Online Qualifer #4
| Date | Saturday, July 18, 2020 |
| Time Control | G/15 + 5 |
| Entry Fee | $5 |
| Prizes | Winner and top U1900 qualify for OTB event |
| Registration | Online registration ends at 12:30pm |
| Round Times | First round at 1:00pm, others start ASAP |
| Description | Provide lichess handle in comments field when registering.
Online tournament on lichess.org. Must register here and also join lichess team. Overall winner and top U1900 (USCF rating) qualify for a special (socially distant) OTB round robin. Players must join a video call during the event. Commentary on all of the games will be provided by titled players on twitch. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Friday, July 10, 2020
Boylston Chess: Larry C Virtual Chess lecture
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| photo: Tony Cortizas, Jr. Pillsbury Lecture, 2019 BC (Before Coronavirus) Larry C
Virtual Chess Skittles Room
for Boylston Players and Friends
will present a
free virtual lecture/chat
Saturday July 11 at 6-7 pm
for Boylston Chess players and friends
LarryC virtual skittles room for Boylston players and friends
will feature tactics and instructive games.
achieved title of: Grandmaster (1977)
FIDE rating: 2567 (April 2020)
Larry M. Christiansen (born June 27, 1956) is an American chess player of Danish ancestry.
Christiansen was the
U.S. champion three times -
in 1980, 1983, and 2002.
He competed in the FIDE World Championship in 1998 and 2002, and in the FIDE World Cup in 2013. Christiansen grew up in Riverside, California, United States. In 1971, he became the first junior high school student to win the National High School Championship. He went on to win three invitational U.S. Junior Championships in 1973, 1974, and 1975. In 1977, at age 21, he became a grandmaster without first having been an international master. Christiansen tied for first place with Anatoly Karpov at Linares 1981. He won the 2001 Canadian Open Chess Championship. He also won Curaçao 2008[1] and the Bermuda Open 2011.[2] Christiansen played on the United States teams in the Chess Olympiad in 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996 and 2002. He won the team silver medal in 1990 and the team bronze in 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1996.[3] Christiansen describes his playing style as "aggressive-tactical" and he lists his favorite opening as the Sämisch King's Indian. Books
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Saturday, July 04, 2020
Boylston Chess: July Online Weekly Swiss
| Date | Starts Monday, July 6th |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | G/60 + 10 |
| Entry Fee | $5 |
| Prizes | None |
| Registration | Register before 11:59pm on July 5th |
| Description | One round a
week. Pairings will be emailed to players on Monday morning, and then
players will schedule a time with their opponent and play online before
Sunday night. Unrated event with games played on lichess.org or chess.com. Must have a USCF ID to play. Any questions email boylstonchess@gmail.com Games, once scheduled, will be posted on discord BCC Discord |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Boylston Chess: BCC 30/5 online Rated #3
| Date | Sunday, July 5, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS (reduced to 3 Rounds if fewer than 8 players register) |
| Time Control | G/30 + 5 |
| Entry Fee | $10 |
| Prizes | $25-$20-$15 based on 10 players (minimum 5 players needed by chess.com rules) |
| Registration | 9:30-10:30 AM |
| Round Times | Round 1 at 10:30 AM, rest ASAP |
| Description | USCF RATED! Only online USCF ratings will be impacted.
Players must register BOTH at the tournament website Live Chess Registration (to be paired) and the BCF website tournament registration page (to pay). No half-point byes, no reentry after withdrawal. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give chess.com time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. Players must join Zoom during the event. Meeting ID: 863 1991 9879 Password: 392744 Players must be members of the site "Boylston Chess Club - USCF Rated" on chess.com. To join, a player must fill out and submit this form one time. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Friday, June 26, 2020
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| photo: Tony Cortizas, Jr. Pillsbury Lecture, 2019 BC (Before Coronavirus) |
Larry C
Virtual Chess Skittles Room
for Boylston Players and Friends
for Boylston Players and Friends
will present a
free virtual lecture/chat
free virtual lecture/chat
Monday June 29 at 6-7 pm
for Boylston Chess players and friends
LarryC virtual skittles room for Boylston players and friends
will feature tactics and instructive games.
Larry M. Christiansen United States June 27, 1956 (age 63) born: Riverside, California, United States |
achieved title of: Grandmaster (1977)
FIDE rating: 2567 (April 2020)
Larry M. Christiansen (born June 27, 1956) is an American chess player of Danish ancestry.
He was awarded the title Grandmaster by FIDE in 1977.
Christiansen was the
U.S. champion three times -
in 1980, 1983, and 2002.
He competed in the FIDE World Championship in 1998 and 2002, and in the FIDE World Cup in 2013.
Christiansen grew up in Riverside, California, United States. In 1971, he became the first junior high school student to win the National High School Championship. He went on to win three invitational U.S. Junior Championships in 1973, 1974, and 1975.
In 1977, at age 21, he became a grandmaster without first having been an international master.
Christiansen tied for first place with Anatoly Karpov at Linares 1981. He won the 2001 Canadian Open Chess Championship. He also won Curaçao 2008[1] and the Bermuda Open 2011.[2]
Christiansen played on the United States teams in the Chess Olympiad in 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996 and 2002. He won the team silver medal in 1990 and the team bronze in 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1996.[3]
Christiansen describes his playing style as "aggressive-tactical" and he lists his favorite opening as the Sämisch King's Indian.
Books
Christiansen, Larry (2000). Storming the Barricades. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-901983-25-8.
Christiansen, Larry (2004). Rocking the Ramparts. Batsford. ISBN 0-7134-8776-3
Boylston Chess: Online Qualifier #2
| Date | Saturday, June 27, 2020 |
| Event Format | First round at 1:00pm, others start ASAP |
| Time Control | G/15 + 5 |
| Sections | Online registration ends at 12:30pm |
| Entry Fee | $5 |
| Prizes | Winner and top U1900 qualify for OTB event |
| Registration | Online registration ends at 12:30pm |
| Round Times | First round at 1:00pm, others start ASAP |
| Description | Provide lichess handle in comments field when registering.
Online tournament on lichess.org. Must register here and also join lichess team. Overall winner and top U1900 (USCF rating) qualify for a special (socially distant) OTB round robin. Players must join a video call during the event. meet.google.com/kvj-pqoo-oej Commentary on all of the games will be provided by titled players on twitch. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Boylston Chess: GM Larry C Virtual Chess Skittles Room
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| photo: Tony Cortizas, Jr. Pillsbury Lecture, 2019 BC (Before Coronavirus) |
Larry C
Virtual Chess Skittles Room
for Boylston Players and Friends
for Boylston Players and Friends
will present a
free virtual lecture/chat
free virtual lecture/chat
Saturday June 20 at 6-7 pm
for Boylston Chess players and friends
LarryC virtual skittles room for Boylston players and friends
will feature tactics and instructive games.
Larry M. Christiansen United States June 27, 1956 (age 63) born: Riverside, California, United States |
achieved title of: Grandmaster (1977)
FIDE rating: 2567 (April 2020)
Larry M. Christiansen (born June 27, 1956) is an American chess player of Danish ancestry.
He was awarded the title Grandmaster by FIDE in 1977.
Christiansen was the
U.S. champion three times -
in 1980, 1983, and 2002.
He competed in the FIDE World Championship in 1998 and 2002, and in the FIDE World Cup in 2013.
Christiansen grew up in Riverside, California, United States. In 1971, he became the first junior high school student to win the National High School Championship. He went on to win three invitational U.S. Junior Championships in 1973, 1974, and 1975.
In 1977, at age 21, he became a grandmaster without first having been an international master.
Christiansen tied for first place with Anatoly Karpov at Linares 1981. He won the 2001 Canadian Open Chess Championship. He also won Curaçao 2008[1] and the Bermuda Open 2011.[2]
Christiansen played on the United States teams in the Chess Olympiad in 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996 and 2002. He won the team silver medal in 1990 and the team bronze in 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1996.[3]
Christiansen describes his playing style as "aggressive-tactical" and he lists his favorite opening as the Sämisch King's Indian.
Books
Christiansen, Larry (2000). Storming the Barricades. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-901983-25-8.
Christiansen, Larry (2004). Rocking the Ramparts. Batsford. ISBN 0-7134-8776-3
Boylstson Chess: Online Qualifer #1
| Date | Saturday, June 20, 2020 |
| Event Format | 6SS |
| Time Control | G/15 + 5 |
| Sections | One section |
| Entry Fee | $20, $10 for BCF members |
| Prizes | Winner and top U1900 qualify for OTB event |
| Registration | Online registration ends at 12:30pm |
| Round Times | First round at 1:00pm, others start ASAP |
| Description | Provide lichess handle in comments field when registering.
Online tournament on lichess.org. Must register here and also join lichess team. Overall winner and top U1900 (USCF rating) qualify for a special (socially distant) OTB round robin. Players must join a video call during the event. Commentary on all of the games will be provided by titled players on twitch. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Boylston Chess: 15/3 Rated #3
| Date | Sunday, June 21, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | 15|3 |
| Entry Fee | 5 |
| Registration | 12-1 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 at 1:00 PM, rest ASAP |
| Description | USCF RATED! Only online USCF ratings will be impacted.
Players must register BOTH at the tournament website chess.com/live#t=1270404 (to be paired) and the BCF website (to pay) No half-point byes, no reentry after withdrawal. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give chess.com time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. Attendance on Discord (Server Chess; Voice Channel Chess) during any Online Rated tournament is REQUIRED to ensure Fair Play by all participants. Players will be required to keep videos on and also share their screens so that both players' images and the computer screens with the games in progress are in clear view of the Tournament Director. Use the BCC Discord link provided on the BCC homepage. Players must be members of the site "Boylston Chess Club - USCF Rated" on chess.com. To join, a player must fill out and submit this form one time: chess.com/news/view/uscf-member-authentication-9266 Once you have done so, please join the US Chess Members Only Club. After that you will be eligible to play in any USCF-Rated online tournament provided that you maintain a USCF Membership in good standing. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Boylston Chess: 10/2 Rated #2
| Date | Saturday, June 20, 2020 |
| Event Format | 4SS |
| Time Control | 10|2 |
| Entry Fee | 5 |
| Registration | 9-10 AM |
| Round Times | Round 1 at 10:00 AM, rest ASAP |
| Description | USCF RATED! Only online USCF ratings will be impacted. Players must register BOTH at the tournament website chess.com/live#t=1260305 (to be paired) and the BCF website (to pay) No half-point byes, no reentry after withdrawal. Rating with USCF will be delayed by 72 hours after the completion of the tournament to give chess.com time to ensure Fair Play was observed in all games. Attendance on Discord (Server Chess; Voice Channel Chess) during any Online Rated tournament is REQUIRED to ensure Fair Play by all participants. Players will be required to keep videos on and also share their screens so that both players' images and the computer screens with the games in progress are in clear view of the Tournament Director. Use the BCC Discord link provided on the BCC homepage. Players must be members of the site "Boylston Chess Club - USCF Rated" on chess.com. To join, a player must fill out and submit this form one time: chess.com/news/view/uscf-member-authentication-9266 Once you have done so, please join the US Chess Members Only Club. After that you will be eligible to play in any USCF-Rated online tournament provided that you maintain a USCF Membership in good standing. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Friday, June 12, 2020
Boylston Chess: Larry C Virtual Chess Skittles Rooms
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| photo: Tony Cortizas, Jr. Pillsbury Lecture, 2019 BC (Before Coronavirus) |
Larry C
Virtual Chess Skittles Room
for Boylston Players and Friends
for Boylston Players and Friends
will present a
free virtual lecture/chat
free virtual lecture/chat
Saturday June 13 at 6-7 pm
for Boylston Chess players and friends
LarryC virtual skittles room for Boylston players and friends
will feature tactics and instructive games.
Larry M. Christiansen United States June 27, 1956 (age 63) born: Riverside, California, United States |
achieved title of: Grandmaster (1977)
FIDE rating: 2567 (April 2020)
Larry M. Christiansen (born June 27, 1956) is an American chess player of Danish ancestry.
He was awarded the title Grandmaster by FIDE in 1977.
Christiansen was the
U.S. champion three times -
in 1980, 1983, and 2002.
He competed in the FIDE World Championship in 1998 and 2002, and in the FIDE World Cup in 2013.
Christiansen grew up in Riverside, California, United States. In 1971, he became the first junior high school student to win the National High School Championship. He went on to win three invitational U.S. Junior Championships in 1973, 1974, and 1975.
In 1977, at age 21, he became a grandmaster without first having been an international master.
Christiansen tied for first place with Anatoly Karpov at Linares 1981. He won the 2001 Canadian Open Chess Championship. He also won Curaçao 2008[1] and the Bermuda Open 2011.[2]
Christiansen played on the United States teams in the Chess Olympiad in 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996 and 2002. He won the team silver medal in 1990 and the team bronze in 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1996.[3]
Christiansen describes his playing style as "aggressive-tactical" and he lists his favorite opening as the Sämisch King's Indian.
Books
Christiansen, Larry (2000). Storming the Barricades. Gambit Publications. ISBN 978-1-901983-25-8.
Christiansen, Larry (2004). Rocking the Ramparts. Batsford. ISBN 0-7134-8776-3
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