BCF Unrated Friday Night Blitz
In Boston near Downtown Crossing T Stop Friday February 27 (No USCF membership needed)
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Tournament Details Revised: 2/26/2026 7:41:19 PM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Boylston Chess Foundation Visit Organizer Website |
| Event Location: |
Boylston Chess Club Boston, 35 Kingston St. Suite 1, Boston, MA 02111
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Friday, February 27, 2026
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| Time Control: |
6 double rounds of G5;d0 |
| Rounds Time: |
7:45pm first round, rest ASAP |
| Byes: |
A maximum of three 1 point byes per double round allowed; If the bye is for the last round, it must be declared before the start of round two. |
| Prize Info: |
Based on entries (80% of profit returned as prizes) |
| Inquiry: |
td@boylstonchess.org
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| Event Webpage: |
boylstonchess.org/events/1487/unrated-friday-night-blitz
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| Entry Fee: |
$10, $15 for non-BCF members; Free entry for GM's and IM's. |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Doors open at 7:30pm; however entering in advance online via the event webpage link is recommended
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open
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- Event located at 35 Kingston St, Boston, MA, near Downtown Crossing, first floor.
- Any player holding the title of either Grandmaster or International Master may play in any BCF tournament with no entry fee, and no entry fee will be withheld from any prize he or she wins.
- We'll play six double rounds (one game with each color) with a G/5 time control, no delay and no increment. Doors open at 7:30pm, first round starts at 7:45pm.
- ***This is an unrated event. It is NOT USCF rated and you do not need a USCF membership to play.***
- For parking and transportation info, please visit https://boylstonchess.org/parking-and-public-transit
- If the metal gate to the building is locked, please press the doorbell marked number 1.
- 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.
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