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The Chess Blog of the Boylston Chess Club... The Boylston Chess Club (BCC) is a part of the Boylston Chess Foundation (BCF).
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Boylston Chess: online events Sat feb 27 free entry
Online events
Sat
Feb 27
Round 1 @ 2:55 PM; others ASAP
Sat
Feb 27
Round 1 @ 11:35 AM; others ASAP
Monday, February 22, 2021
Boylston Chess: online events - free entry - tuesday feb 23
online events - free entry - tuesday feb 23
free enty
Round 1 @ 6:55 PM; others ASAP
Tue
Feb 23
Round 1 @ 7:25 PM; others ASAP
Thu
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Boylston Chess: BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1300-1800 . .free entry
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1300-1800 #12
free entry
- Date
- Saturday, February 20, 2021
- Event Format
- 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time)
- Time Control
- 20|3
- Sections
- Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1300-1800
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 10:35-11:35 AM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 11:35 AM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com, named 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1300-1800 #12
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, February 20
- Register Online Now
- Entry List
Boylston Chess: BCC 3|2 ONLINE #32 ... free entry
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #32
Free entry
- Date
- Saturday, February 20, 2021
- Event Format
- Arena, 1-hour
- Time Control
- 3|2
- Entry Fee
- Free entry
- Registration
- 1:55-2:55 PM
- Round Times
- Round 1 @ 2:55 AM; others ASAP
- Description
- Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #31
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, February 20
- Register Online Now
- Entry List
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Boylslton Chess: Milestones Sunday OTB at the club
Milestones Sunday
- Register Online Now
- Date
- Sunday, February 28, 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 February 28
- Round Times
- 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm
- Description
- Over the board (OTB) event!
Limited to 8 players born in 1999 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 February 28, 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, February 28
- Register Online Now
- Entry List
Monday, February 15, 2021
BCC Late Winter Thursday Night Swiss Online
Late Winter
Thursday Night Swiss
Online
- Dates
- Thursdays, February 18 - March 25
- 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
- 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, February 18
Thursday, February 25
Thursday, March 4
Thursday, March 11
Thursday, March 18
- Register Online Now
- Entry List
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1300+ #11 free entry
free entry
| Date | Tuesday, February 16, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| 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 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1300+ #11 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. |
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Dan Sullivan passed away.
Dan Sullivan has passed away.
 |
| Photo: Tony Cortizas, Jr. |
Walter Driscoll recently wrote us:
A
longtime player at the Boylston Chess Club, Dan Sullivan,
passed away
this week.
The wake was at the doherty funeral home in Somerville,
followed by services at nearby st.Clements
Church.
He was the last chessplayer to play Harold Dondis,
Dan worked for
many years for the post office.
 |
| Photo: Tony Cortizas, Jr. |
RO:
I always enjoyed playing chess with Dan.
The game was invariably interesting and pleasant.
Between rounds we would sometimes chat.
A couple of years ago somehow he and I realized we had both been cab drivers.
I only drove for a year and only during the day,
but Dan had driven on the night shift for years.
I hadn't known he was a writer;
Dan let me read his manuscript -
stories about driving a cab on the night shift.
His writing style brought to my mind
Dashiell Hammett with a light touch of humor.
Friday, February 12, 2021
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #31
free entry
| Date | Tuesday, February 16, 2021 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 3|2 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 5:55-6:55 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 6:55 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #31 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. |
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
BCC_ 3|2 ONLINE _#30 ...free entry
free entry
| Date | Saturday, February 13, 2021 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 3|2 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 1:55-2:55 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 2:55 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #30 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC_ 20|3 ONLINE _ 1300-1800 #10 free entry
1300-1800 #10
free entry
| Date | Saturday, February 13, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| Sections | Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1300-1800 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 10:55-11:55 AM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 11:55 AM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1300-1800 #10 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #3 ... free entry
free entry
| Date | Saturday, February 13, 2021 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 3|2 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 1:55-2:55 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 2:55 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #30 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1800-2100 #10 ..... free entry
free entry
| Date | Saturday, February 13, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| Sections | Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1800-2100 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 7:55-8:55 AM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 8:55 AM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1800-2100 #10 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Sunday, February 07, 2021
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #30 .....free entry
free entry
| Date | Tuesday, February 9, 2021 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 3|2 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 6:55-7:55 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 7:55 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #30 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1350+ #9 free entry
1350+
#9
| Date | Tuesday, February 9, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| Sections | Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1350+ |
| 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 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1350+ #9 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Thursday, February 04, 2021
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1300-1800 #8 free entry
#8
free entry
| Date | Saturday, February 6, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| Sections | Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1300-1800 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 7:55-8:55 AM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 8:55 AM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1300-1800 #8 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 2000+ #8
#8
free entry
| Date | Saturday, February 6, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| Sections | Restricted to chess.com Ratings 2000+ |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 10:55-11:55 AM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 11:55 AM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 20|3 BCC ONLINE 2000+ #8 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #29 ... free entry
#29
free entry
| Date | Saturday, February 6, 2021 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 3|2 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 1:55-2:55 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 2:55 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #29 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #28
#28
free entry
| Date | Tuesday, February 2, 2021 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 3|2 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 6:55-7:55 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 7:55 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #28 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1350+ #7 ,,, free entry
#7
free entry
| Date | Tuesday, February 2, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| Sections | Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1350+ |
| 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 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1350+ #7 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Friday, January 29, 2021
BCC 3|2 ONLINE ...#27 ... free entry
Free Entry
| Date | Saturday, January 30, 2021 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 3|2 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 1:55-2:55 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 2:55 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #27 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1350+ #7
#7
| Date | Saturday, January 30, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| Sections | Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1350+ |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 12:40-1:40 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 1:40 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1350+ #7 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #26 ..... free entry
| Date | Tuesday, January 26, 2021 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 3|2 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 6:55-7:55 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 7:55 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #26 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1350+ #6 free entry
#6
| Date | Tuesday, January 26, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| Sections | Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1350+ |
| 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 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1350+ #6 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Milestones Sunday
| Date | Sunday, January 24, 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 January 24 |
| Round Times | 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm |
| Description | Over the board (OTB) event! Limited to 8 players born in 1999 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 January 24, 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. Free parking on Sundays! |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 20|3 ONLINE 1350+ #5 ..... Free entry
| Date | Saturday, January 23, 2021 |
| Event Format | 3SS on chess.com (if enough players are enrolled at Round 1 start time) |
| Time Control | 20|3 |
| Sections | Restricted to chess.com Ratings 1350+ |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 12:40-1:40 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 1:40 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 20|3 BCC ONLINE 1350+ #5 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
BCC 3|2 ONLINE #25 Free entry
| Date | Saturday, January 23, 2021 |
| Event Format | Arena, 1-hour |
| Time Control | 3|2 |
| Entry Fee | Free entry |
| Registration | 1:55-2:55 PM |
| Round Times | Round 1 @ 2:55 PM; others ASAP |
| Description | Online tournament at chess.com, named 3|2 BCC ONLINE #25 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. |
| Entry List | Current Pre-Registration List |
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