CALENDAR OF BCC EVENTS
(last updated on April 25, 2013)


All Boylston Chess Club Tournaments:
240 Elm St. Suite B9, Somerville, MA 02144, phone: (617) 629-3933
No Smoking, No Computers, Wheelchair Accessible
USCF membership required
Bring Chess Clocks

Click on a calendar item below to see full details of the posted event.

Over the course of the 2012-2013 school year, the Boylston Chess Foundation is planning to hold a series of chess camps during the December, February, and April school recesses, as well as two summer camps in June and August.

2012

  • December: 26th, 27th, and 28th 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day

2013

  • February: 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day
  • April: 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day
  • June (school's out): 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day
  • August (school's out): 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day

These chess camps invite young chess players who already have a complete understanding of the rules of chess to come and develop their abilities. With a combination of lecture, question/answer, and hands-on techniques, the instructor(s) will cover: Tactics, Strategy, Openings, Middlegames, Endgames, and Problems.

Who can join?:
School-age children, K to 12, interested in getting better at chess from motivated beginner to intermediate.

How much does it cost?:
Each camp is $80 for Boylston Chess Club members. Non-members who have never been members before will need to pay to join the club for one year in which case the camp fee is waived. (Parents with more than one child in the camp can get a discount—only $55 per child.)

BCC Junior Membership - $100
BCC Family Membership - $125

If you would like to participate in a camp, just show up the first day of the camp after 8:30 a.m. No reservation is necessary. For more information, call Jacob Rasin at (617) 783-6307 or send an e-mail to bcccamp@gmail.com.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 to 5:00 - Open House Anyone is welcome to come and use the club facilities during our Open House hours. Non-members are welcome to come and learn about the club. You can borrow a clock, and the use of our club library is free. After several visits, non-members will be encouraged to join the Boylston Chess Club. NOTE: Call (617) 629-3933 before visiting to ensure no unforeseen circumstances have delayed the Open House Hours host on a given day.

2nd Wednesdays, 3:00 to 4:30 - Afterschool lessons Free afterschool lessons for children on 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 5/29, 6/12, and 6/26 with BCC Champion Chris Chase. For more information, contact Chris at christopherwchase@gmail.com.

Monday, February 25 – April 29: 14th Annual Paramount 10 Rounds, 2RR, Players divided into six player sections by rating; 40/90;d5, G/60;d5. Adjournment is allowed after 3 hours of play; Entry fee: $25, $20 to BCF members; Prizes: 50% EF Registration: 6:00 to 6:45 PM Round at 7PM.

Thursday, April 4, 11, 18, 25: Thursday Night Swiss 4SS. 40/90,d5, SD/20,d5. 2 Sections: Premier (1600/over) & U1800 Minimun 8 players to have an Open section or these players will roll over U1800 section: EF: $29, $15 to BCF members. Prizes: $(240) Based on 20 entries: Open 1st $100 2nd $50; U1800 1st $60 2nd $30. Registration: 6:30 to 6:55. Rd: 7PM

Saturday, April 6: Quads 13-4 3RR. G/60;d5 Entry fee $29, $15 BCF members. Prizes: G$50 First place each quad; Registration: 9:15 to 9:55; Rounds: 10:00, 12:40, 3:00.

Saturday, April 13: BCF Grand Prix 4SS. G/60;d5. EF: $10, $5 to BCF members if Advance through PayPal; $15/$10 At Door. Open & U1800. Prizes: Player who score most points after 12 month cycle, will receive a prize per section: 12 Free Entries* for Members, 6 Free Entries* for Non-Members; Players compete in the class they fall under when they first play in that section in accordance with the Grand Prix format (tie breaks: Basic median, Blitz playoff). * Can’t be used at Charles Draft Memorial and Harry Lyman Memorial. In classes: Open/U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200. Reg: 9:15 – 9:55; Rounds: 10, 12:40, 3:00, 5:15

Saturday, April 20: BCF Game 30/Marathon 9SS. G/30;d5. EF: $29, $15 to BCF members. Prizes: Standard(Based on entries) also, members who play in all nine rounds receive a free entry to a regular event. Byes: Maximun 3 (1/2) byes; Round 9 (1/2) bye must be declared before round 4. Reg.: 9:15 – 10:00. Rounds: 10:10 – 11:15 – 12:30 – 1:45 – 3:00 – 4:15 – 5:30 – 6:45 – 8:00

Sunday, April 21: Sunday Scholastic Sections: 8 and under; 11 and under; 14 and under. 4SS. G/30, USCF Rated. Registration: 10:00 – 10:20am. Rounds: 10:30, 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00pm (parents and other children not allowed in playing room during the rounds). Lunch: 11:30 to 12:00pm. EF: $15, $10 to BCF members. Trophies for: 1st & 2nd in each age group. Medals for: 3rd & 4th in each age group. The very popular chess pencils to all! USCF Membership required. All USCF rules will be in effect: time controls; touch move, score keeping, good sportsmanship, etc. New and unrated players welcome! Grand Prix: Points in Grand Prix tournaments will accumulate towards winning prizes in each age group at the end of June.

Saturday, April 27: BCF Earth Day $5 Open 4SS. G/60;d5. EF: $5 if received by 4/25(cash or check) or by PayPal by 4/26 otherwise $10 / $15 to BCF non-members At the Door; Sections: Unlimited, U1950, U1650. Prizes: Top score: 3 Free EF; 2 Free EF; 2 Free EF? (Tie breaks: Basic Median, Blitz playoff) Reg: 9:15 – 9:55; Rounds: 10, 12:40, 3:00, 5:15. * Can’t be used at Charles Draft Memorial and Harry Lyman Memorial. Send entries payable to Boylston CF at 240 Elm St. Suite B9 Somerville, MA 02144

Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Thursday Night Swiss 5SS. 40/90,d5 SD/20,d5. 2 Sections: Premier (1600/over) & U1800 Minimum 8 players to have an Open section or these players will roll over U1800 section: EF: $29, $15 to BCF members. Prizes: $(240) Based on 20 entries: Open 1st $100 2nd $50; U1800 1st $60 2nd $30. Registration: 6:30 to 6:55. Rd: 7PM

Saturday, May 4: Quads 13-5 3RR. G/60;d5. Entry fee $29, $15 BCF members. Prizes: G$50 First place each quad; Registration: 9:15 to 9:55; Rounds: 10:00, 12:40, and 3:00

Saturday, May 11: BCF Grand Prix 4SS. G/60;d5. EF: $10, $5 to BCF members if Advance through PayPal; $15/$10 At Door. Open & U1800. Prizes: Player who score most points after 12 month cycle, will receive a prize per section: 12 Free Entries* for Members, 6 Free Entries* for Non-Members; Players compete in the class they fall under when they first play in that section in accordance with the Grand Prix format (Tie breaks: Basic median, Blitz playoff). * Can’t be used at Charles Draft Memorial and Harry Lyman Memorial. In classes: Open/U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200. Reg: 9:15 – 9:55; Rounds: 10, 12:40, 3:00, 5:15

Saturday, May 18: BCF Spring Championship 4SS. G/60;d5. EF: $29, $15 to BCF members; Premier (1600/over) & Under 1800 (at least 8 in each section, otherwise there will be one section) Prizes: $400/b30: Open: 1st $150 2nd $100, U1800 1st $100 2nd $50. Reg: 9:15 – 9:55; Rounds: 10, 12:40 3:00, 5:15

Sunday, May 19: Sunday Scholastic Sections: 8 and under; 11 and under; 14 and under. 4SS. G/30, USCF Rated. Registration: 10:00 – 10:20am. Rounds: 10:30, 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00pm (parents and other children not allowed in playing room during the rounds). Lunch: 11:30 to 12:00pm. EF: $15, $10 to BCF members. Trophies: for 1st & 2nd in each age group. Medals: for 3rd & 4th in each age group. The very popular chess pencils to all! USCF Membership required. All USCF rules will be in effect: time controls; touch move, score keeping, good sportsmanship, etc. New and unrated players welcome! Grand Prix: Points in Grand Prix tournaments will accumulate towards winning prizes in each age group at the end of June.

Saturday, June 1: Quads 13-6 3RR. G/60;d5. Entry fee $29, $15 BCF members. Prizes: G$50 First place each quad; Registration: 9:15 to 9:55; Rounds: 10:00, 12:40 and 3:00

Monday, June 3, 10, 17, 24: Weaver Adams Qualifier U1800 BCF Championship 4SS. 40/90 G/20; Open to BCF members rated Under 1800; Entry fee: $20: Winner receives free entry into the Reubens/Landey U2199 - 1800 BCF Championship beginning on 7/1. Registration: 6:30 to 6:55; Rounds: 7:00

Thursday, June 6, 13, 20, 27: Thursday Night Swiss 4SS. 40/90,d5 SD/20,d5. 2 Sections: Premier (1600/over) & U1800 Minimum 8 players to have an Open section or these players will roll over U1800 section: EF: $29, $15 to BCF members. Prizes: $(240) Based on 20 entries: Open 1st $100 2nd $50; U1800 1st $60 2nd $30. Registration: 6:30 to 6:55. Rd: 7PM

Saturday, June 8: BCF Tornado # 115 4SS. G/60;d5. EF: $29, $15 to BCF members. Premier (1600/over) & U1800; Prizes: b/entries. Reg: 9:15 – 9:55. Rounds: 10, 12:40, 3:00, 5:15

Saturday, June 15: BCF $5 Open 4SS. G/60;d5. EF: $5 if received by 6/13(cash or check) or by PayPal by 6/14 otherwise $10 / $15 to BCF non-members At the Door; Sections: Unlimited, U1950, U1650. Prizes: Top score: 3 Free EF; 2 Free EF; 2 Free EF? (Tie breaks: Basic Median, Blitz playoff). Reg: 9:15 – 9:55; Rounds: 10, 12:40, 3:00, 5:15. * Can’t be used at Charles Draft Memorial and Harry Lyman Memorial. Send entries payable to Boylston CF at 240 Elm St. Suite B9 Somerville, MA 02144

Saturday, June 22: BCF Grand Prix 4SS. G/60;d5. EF: $10, $5 to BCF members if Advance through PayPal; $15/$10 At Door. Open & U1800. Prizes: Player who score most points after 12 month cycle, will receive a prize per section: 12 Free Entries* for Members, 6 Free Entries* for Non-Members; Players compete in the class they fall under when they first play in that section in accordance with the Grand Prix format(Tie breaks: Basic median, Blitz playoff). * Can’t be used at Charles Draft Memorial and Harry Lyman Memorial. In classes: Open/U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200. Reg: 9:15 – 9:55; Rounds: 10, 12:40, 3:00, 5:15

Sunday, June 23: Sunday Scholastic Sections: 8 and under; 11 and under; 14 and under. 4SS. G/30, USCF Rated. Registration: 10:00 – 10:20am. Rounds: 10:30, 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00pm (parents and other children not allowed in playing room during the rounds). Lunch: 11:30 to 12:00pm. EF: $15, $10 to BCF members. Trophies: for 1st & 2nd in each age group. Medals: for 3rd & 4th in each age group. The very popular chess pencils to all! USCF Membership required. All USCF rules will be in effect: time controls; touch move, score keeping, good sportsmanship, etc. New and unrated players welcome! Grand Prix: Points in Grand Prix tournaments will accumulate towards winning prizes in each age group at the end of June.

Saturday, June 29: Legends of Chess: Emmanuel Lasker 4SS. G/60;d5. EF: $29, $15 to BCF members. Premier (1600/over) & U1800; Prizes: b/entries. Reg: 9:15 – 9:55. Rounds: 10, 12:40, 3:00, 5:15


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