BCF Black Diamond Premier
In Boston near Downtown Crossing T Stop Sunday August 10 with time control G/60 d5
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Tournament Details Revised: 8/6/2025 7:13:00 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: |
Sunday, August 10, 2025
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| Time Control: |
4SS G/60; d5 |
| Rounds Time: |
9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm |
| Byes: |
A maximum of two half point (½) byes are allowed. If a bye is for the last round, it must be declared before the start of round two. |
| Prize Info: |
$600 based on 30 players: Premier $150-$100; U2000 $125-$75; U1600 $100-$50 |
| Inquiry: |
td@boylstonchess.org
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| Event Webpage: |
boylstonchess.org/events/1399/black-diamond-premier
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| Entry Fee: |
$25, $40 for non-BCF members; Free for GM's and IM's, and also for club members who are rated at least 2300 |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Onsite registration is 9:00-9:15am; However entering in advance online via the event webpage link is recommended
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| Membership Requirement: |
A current USCF membership is required. https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
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| Tournament Sections: |
Premier:
$150-$100
U2000:
$125-$75
U1600:
$100-$50
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- Event located at 35 Kingston St, Boston, MA, near Downtown Crossing, first floor.
- ** A current USCF membership is required **
- **Playing up is not allowed in this event.**
- Premier section: Players must be rated at least 2000 on the August supplement or live MSA rating.
- Free entry for GMs and IMs with no deduction from any prize won.
- Free entry for club members rated 2300+ but entry fee is deducted from any prize won.
- Sections with few players may be merged.
- Metered street parking is free on Sundays!
- 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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