Boston Queens Series 2026-2027
Event 2 - Halloween
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Tournament Details Revised: 10/2/2026 10:18:09 AM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Massachusetts Chess Association 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, November 01, 2026
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| Time Control: |
6 rounds Swiss System (1st rd accelerated) G/10 + 5' |
| Rounds Time: |
2:00 pm seminar by Kavyashree Mallanna 3:30 pm free pizza 4:00 pm rapid |
| Byes: |
Up to 2 half point byes. For a last round bye, must commit before start of round 2 |
| Prize Info: |
$100 - $75, Top U1500 $50, Top U1000 $25. Medal and a premium chess set from World Chess for the top 1 unrated player. Prizes for the players in costumes. ,
This event is part of the Boston Queens Series.
Click here to see the series flyer. |
| Inquiry: |
kateryna@masschess.org
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| Event Webpage: |
machess.org/WomensChess
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| Entry Fee: |
Blitz: $20 Free entry to GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, and unrated playersSeminar: FREE |
| Registration - Onsite: |
1:30 pm - 3:50pm
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| Membership Requirement: |
No requirements. However, MACA and USCF sponsor and funds the event, and your membership would help them provide more programs like this in the future.
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| Tournament Sections: |
Women and girls event
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- Sponsored by US Chess Women and World Chess Company
- Event is open for out-of-state players.
- The event is part of Boston Queens Series. Places 1 - 10 earn series points: 10 points for 1st place, 9 points for 2nd, 8 points for 3rd, and so on, to 1 point for 10th. Those who score the most points throughout all 4 events will get prizes.
- Chess sets and clocks are provided.
- 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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