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8th annual Boston Chess Congress

Tournament Details Revised: 10/19/2019 10:37:09 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Continental Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Hyatt Harborside Hotel at Logan Airport, 101 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128   [ Directions ]
Hotel Info: $109, 617-568-1234, reserve by 12/20
Event Date: Friday, January 03, 2020
Saturday, January 04, 2020
Sunday, January 05, 2020
Time Control: 4SS; 40/90 SD20; d5
Rounds Time: Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30, 2-day option rds 1-2 Sat 11 & 2
Byes: OK all, limit 2, Premier must commit by rd 2, others by rd 3
Prize Info: $12000 based on 220 entries, U1250 & re-entry count 60%, $8000 minimum
Inquiry: director@chess.us   
Event Webpage: www.chesstour.com/bcc20.htm
Registration Information
Entry Fee:
Registration - Onsite:
Membership Requirement: USCF required. Online entry $5 less to MACA members
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Premier (1900/up), U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1250
Tournament Rules and Other Information

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  • 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.