The Chess Blog of the Boylston Chess Club... The Boylston Chess Club (BCC) is a part of the Boylston Chess Foundation (BCF).
Saturday, June 05, 2021
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
OVER THE BOARD BLITZ!
BLITZ CHESS AT TAVERN OF TALES
After 12 games of blitz, Nate Solon was the deserving victor with a final score of 11/12! Andrew Hoy was second with 10/12
Since the event was so much fun, we will be running another blitz tournament on Tuesday, June 1st. The tournament will start at 7:00pm, but come early and play some warm up games and have a drink or a bite to eat!
Tavern will also be hosting casual chess nights on Tuesdays when we do not have a tournament.
Full wallchart
Nate Solon (far left) started the event by going 6/6 and cruised to victory
Tavern has a gorgeous outdoor patio with tables that are perfect for chess
Andrew Hoy and John Hardin directed the event
Photos courtesy of Linda Chang
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Boylston Chess: Quick Tournament on chess.com - Sat May 15
Live Tournament on chess.com
Saturday morning at 10:00 AM:
Saturday, May 15:
25|5 BCC RATED #4 (quick online).
https://www.chess.com/live#t=
Four-Round, G 25|5,
USCF-RATED Swiss (only Online Ratings will be affected).
Registration 9:00-10:00 a.m.
First game at 10;00 a.m. (FIXED).
ZOOM MEETING REQUIRED:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 892 3693 3227 Passcode: 419918.
We hope you can play; thanks.--
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Boylston Chess: Chess & Beers at Tavern of Tales (OTB Blitz)
Chess & Beers at Tavern
(OTB Blitz)
- Date
- Tuesday, May 18, 2021
- Event Format
- 6SS, double round swiss (unrated)
- Time Control
- G/5 d0
- Sections
- One section
- Entry Fee
- $10
- Prizes
- $$150 guaranteed:
- $100 1st, $50 2nd; Gift cards for U2000, U1700/unr
- Registration
- 6:30pm-6:55pm
- Round Times
- 7:00pm, rest ASAP
- Description
- A fun night of blitz, chess, and beer at
Tavern of Tales
1478 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02120
Next to the Roxbury Crossing Orange Line stop.
Tournament games will start at 7pm, but sets will be available for casual games all night!
Weather permitting, spacious outdoor seating available for games. - Register Online Now
- Entry List
Thursday, May 06, 2021
Boylston Chess: Black Diamond Premier (OTB)
Black Diamond Premier (OTB)
- Date
- Sunday, May 23, 2021
- Event Format
- 4SS
- Time Control
- G/60 d10
- Sections
- One section
- Entry Fee
- $25, $40 for non-BCF members
- Prizes
- None, all proceeds will support the club
- Round Times
- 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm
- Description
- Open to players rated 1900+
Limited to 12 players.
Must register and pay online in advance, and must agree to COVID safety requirements. COVID safety requirements include complying with MA travel advisory, wearing a mask indoors at all times, and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from other players and directors to the maximum extent possible. - Register Online Now
- Entry List
Monday, April 26, 2021
Boylston Chess: Late Spring Thursday Night Swiss Online
BCC
Late Spring
Thursday Night Swiss Online
- Date
- Thursdays, May 13 - June 17
- Event Format
- 6SS,
- 1 lichess game per Thursday night
- set up by individual challenge
- Time Control
- Open: G/60 + 10 sec, U1900: G/45 + 5 sec
- Sections
- Open & U1900 (Unrated); accelerated pairings may be used
- Entry Fee
- $40, $25 for BCF members
- Prizes
- $$300 guaranteed:
- Open $150-$100-$50, U1900 1st Place Trophy
- Registration
- Deadline to be paired in a Round: 6:00 PM on Thursday
- Round Times
- 6:30 PM
- (two players and the TD may agree to change the time)
- Description
- Guess the Winners! forms.gle/hyTS3XJviU2SjqUv7
A prediction contest, running for all 6 rounds. Each correctly guessed winner is worth one point. The best guessers will receive cash prizes.
Current prediction standings
Contact 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 Thursday just after 6 PM on the Boylston CC website. The cutoff time for registration in time to play a Round is Thursday 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. - Event Dates
- Thursday, May 13
Thursday, May 20
Thursday, May 27
Thursday, June 3
Thursday, June 10 - Thursday, June 17
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- Register Online Now
- Entry List
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Milestones Sunday May 16, OTB in club
Milestones Sunday
Register Online Now
- Date
- Sunday, May 16, 2021
- Event Format
- 3SS
- Time Control
- G/45 d30
- Sections
- One section, accelerated pairings may be used
- Entry Fee
- $40, $25 for BCF members
- Prizes
- None; all proceeds will support the club
- Registration
- Online only - ends 9:30am May 16
- Round Times
- 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm
- Description
- Over the board (OTB) event!
Limited to 8 players born in 2000 or earlier, or college students.
No spectators or accompanying persons permitted in tournament and skittles rooms.
Must register and pay online in advance by 9:30 am on May 16, and must agree to COVID safety requirements. COVID safety requirements include complying with MA travel restrictions, wearing a mask indoors at all times, and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from other players and directors to the maximum extent possible. Players should bring own coffee, as none will be available onsite.
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Players will play on own designated boards, with opponents sitting offset from each other.
Free parking on Sundays! - Event Dates
- Sunday, May 16
- Register Online Now
- Entry List
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Milestones Sunday OTB in club
Milestones Sunday
Register Online Now
- Date
- Sunday, April 18, 2021
- Event Format
- 4SS
- Time Control
- G/45 d30
- Sections
- One section, accelerated pairings may be used
- Entry Fee
- $40, $25 for BCF members
- Prizes
- None; all proceeds will support the club
- Registration
- Online only - ends 9:30am April 18
- Round Times
- 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm
- Description
- Over the board (OTB) event!
Limited to 8 players born in 2000 or earlier, or college students.
No spectators or accompanying persons permitted in tournament and skittles rooms.
Must register and pay online in advance by 9:30 am on April 18, and must agree to COVID safety requirements. COVID safety requirements include complying with MA travel restrictions, wearing a mask indoors at all times, and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from other players and directors to the maximum extent possible. Players should bring own coffee, as none will be available onsite.
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Players will play on own designated boards, with opponents sitting offset from each other.
Free parking on Sundays! - Event Dates
- Sunday, April 18
- Register Online Now
- Entry List
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Boylston Chess: Spring Thursday Night Swiss Online
Spring
Thursday Night Swiss
Online
- Date
- Thursdays, April 1 - May 6
- Event Format
- 6SS,
- 1 lichess game per Thurs. night set up by individual challenge
- Time Control
- Open: G/60 + 10 sec, U1900: G/45 + 5 sec
- Sections
- Open & U1900 (Unrated); accelerated pairings may be used
- Entry Fee
- $40, $25 for BCF members
- Prizes
- $$300 guaranteed:
- Open $150-$100-$50, U1900 1st Place Trophy
- Registration
- Deadline to be paired in a Round: 6:00 PM on Thursday
- Round Times
- 6:30 PM
- (two players and the TD may agree to change the time)
- Description
- Contact 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 Thursday just after 6 PM on the Boylston CC website. The cutoff time for registration in time to play a Round is Thursday 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. - Event Dates
- Thursday, April 1
Thursday, April 8
Thursday, April 15
Thursday, April 22
Thursday, April 29 - Thursday, May 6
- Register Online Now
- Entry List
Friday, March 26, 2021
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Boylston Chess: 3|2 ONLINE 675+ #1 ... Free entry ... New Event
BCC 3|2 ONLINE 675+ #1
- NEW EVENT!
- Date
- Wednesday, March 24, 2021
- Event Format
- 6SS on chess.com
- (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time)
- Time Control
- 3|2
- Sections
- Restricted to chess.com Ratings 675+
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 6:00-7:00 PM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 7:00 PM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com,
- named 3|2 BCC ONLINE 675+ #1
Register for tournament online at tournament link:
Live Chess Registration
Must join the Boylston Chess Club on chess.com to play in this tournament
Tournament is UNRATED with USCF. - Event Dates
- Wednesday, March 24
Monday, March 22, 2021
Boylston Chess: 15/10 online 1300+ #19
BCC 15|10 ONLINE 1300+ #19
- Date
- Tuesday, March 23, 2021
- Event Format
- 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time)
- Time Control
- 15|10
- Sections
- Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1300+
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 6:25-7:25 PM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 7:25 PM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com, named 15|10 BCC ONLINE 1300+ #19
Register for tournament online at tournament link:
Live Chess Registration
Must join the Boylston Chess Club on chess.com to play in this tournament
Tournament is UNRATED with USCF. - Event Dates
- Tuesday, March 23
Boylston Chess: 3/2 online ... free entry
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #39
- Date
- Monday, March 22, 2021
- Event Format
- Arena, 1-hour
- Time Control
- 3|2
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 6:00-7:00 PM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 7:00 PM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #39
Register for tournament online at tournament link:
Live Chess Registration
Must join the Boylston Chess Club on chess.com to play in this tournament
Tournament is UNRATED with USCF. - Event Dates
- Monday, March 22
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Boylston Chess: 3/2 online #39 ... free entry
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #39
- Date
- Monday, March 22, 2021
- Event Format
- Arena, 1-hour
- Time Control
- 3|2
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 6:00-7:00 PM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 7:00 PM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #39
Register for tournament online at tournament link:
Live Chess Registration
Must join the Boylston Chess Club on chess.com to play in this tournament
Tournament is UNRATED with USCF. - Event Dates
- Monday, March 22
Boylston Chess: 15|10 ONLINE 1300+ #18 ... free entry
BCC 15|10 ONLINE 1300+ #18
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2021
- Event Format
- 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time)
- Time Control
- 15|10
- Sections
- Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1300+
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 11:05 AM-12:05 PM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 12:05 PM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com, named 15|10 BCC ONLINE 1300+ #18
Register for tournament online at tournament link:
Live Chess Registration
Must join the Boylston Chess Club on chess.com to play in this tournament
Tournament is UNRATED with USCF. - Event Dates
- Saturday, March 20
Monday, March 15, 2021
Boylston Chess: 15/10 online ... 1300+ ... #17 ... free entry
BCC 15|10 ONLINE 1300+ #17
- Date
- Tuesday, March 16, 2021
- Event Format
- SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time)
- Time Control
- 15|10
- Sections
- Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1300+
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 6:25-7:25 PM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 7:25 PM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com, named 15|10 BCC ONLINE 1300+ #17
Register for tournament online at tournament link:
Live Chess Registration
Must join the Boylston Chess Club on chess.com to play in this tournament
Tournament is UNRATED with USCF. - Event Dates
- Tuesday, March 16
Boylston Chess: 3/2 online #38 ..... free entry
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #38
- Date
- Monday, March 15, 2021
- Event Format
- Arena, 1-hour
- Time Control
- 3|2
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 6:00-7:00 PM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 7:00 PM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #38
Register for tournament online at tournament link:
[Live Chess Registrationhttps://www.chess.com/live#r=1019252)
Must join the Boylston Chess Club on chess.com to play in this tournament
Tournament is UNRATED with USCF. - Event Dates
- Monday, March 15
Friday, March 12, 2021
Boylston Chess: Online events ..... Sat Mar 13 ..... free entry
Boylston Chess:
Online events
free entry
Sat
Mar 13
Round 1 @ 12:05 PM; others ASAP
Sat
Mar 13
Round 1 @ 2:55 PM; others ASAP
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Boylston Chess: 3|2 ONLINE #37 free entry
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #37
- Date
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
- Event Format
- Arena, 1-hour
- Time Control
- 3|2
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 6:00-7:00 PM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 7:00 PM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #37
Register for tournament online at tournament link:
[Live Chess Registration]https://www.chess.com/live#r=996612)
Must join the Boylston Chess Club on chess.com to play in this tournament
Tournament is UNRATED with USCF. - Event Dates
- Wednesday, March 10
Monday, March 08, 2021
Boylston Chess: Black Diamond Invitational OTB
Black Diamond Invitational
(OTB)
- Date
- Sunday, March 28, 2021
- Event Format
- 4SS
- Time Control
- G/45
- Sections
- One section
- Entry Fee
- $25
- Prizes
- None, all proceeds will support the club
- Round Times
- 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm
- Description
- Open to players rated 2000+
Limited to 8 players.
Must register and pay online in advance, and must agree to COVID safety requirements. COVID safety requirements include complying with MA travel restrictions, wearing a mask indoors at all times, and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from other players and directors to the maximum extent possible. Players should bring own coffee, as none will be available onsite.
.
Players will play on own designated boards, with opponents sitting offset from each other. - Register Online Now
- Entry List
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