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BCF National Chess Day Swiss

Tournament Details Revised: 9/26/2024 11:07:41 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Boylston Chess Foundation  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Boylston Chess Club Boston, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1, Boston, MA 02111   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time Control: G/60 d5
Rounds Time: 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
Prize Info: $360 based on 30 paid entries: Open 1st $150, 2nd $90; U1800 1st $70, 2nd $50 
Inquiry: info@boylstonchess.org   
Event Webpage: boylstonchess.org/events/1224/national-chess-day-swiss
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $20, $35 for non-BCF members; $5 more if not registering online in advance.Free for GM's and IM's, and also for club members who are rated at least 2200
Registration - Onsite: 9:00am - 9:15am onsite
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open
U1800
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section.
  • A current USCF membership is required. Please visit the US Chess Membership site to join or renew.

  • MACA provides tournament listing for all as a service to the chess community. For question, comments, or dispute regarding events that are not organized by MACA, please contact the tournament organizer directly.
  • Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
  • MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
  • If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.