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BCF $1000 Guaranteed Big Money Blitz
In New Boston Location! -Friday October 7- USCF rated 6SS, Double Round Swiss With Time Control G5

Tournament Details Revised: 9/30/2022 6:48:54 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: Friday, October 07, 2022
Time Control: G/5; d/0
Rounds Time: 6SS (double round) First round at 7:30pm, 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: $$1500 Guaranteed; Open Section: Open Section: $400-$200-$100; Top U2300 $75, Top U2100 $75  , U1900 Section: $100-$50
Inquiry: boylstonchess@gmail.com    617-714-3022
Event Webpage: boylstonchess.org/events/850/friday-night-big-money-blitz
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $25, $35 for non-membersFree entry for GM's and IM's
Registration - Onsite: 7:00pm - 7:25pm (onsite); however entering online in advance via the event webpage link is recommended
Membership Requirement: A current USCF membership is required
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open
U1900
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • In accordance with BCF policy, unrated players may play in any section. Rated players rated within 200 points of the lower section maximum may play up one section.
  • ***A current USCF membership is required***
  • This event is USCF rated and is a double round Swiss of 6 rounds, meaning 12 games total.
  • 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.
  • ***All tournaments beginning in October will be held at our new location at 35 Kingston St (first floor up a few steps...handicap accessible via street level elevator) Boston MA***

  • 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.