Boston Queens Series 2026-2027 Event 2 Halloween
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🏆 Boston Queens Series 2026-2027
Event 2 Halloween
Sponsored by US Chess Women and World Chess
Join us for an exciting day of chess in the Boston Queens Series 2026-2027 Event 2! This event features a seminar by Kavyashree Mallanna, free pizza & social, and 6 rounds Swiss system rapid with accelerated first round pairings. ♟️
📅 Schedule
Time | Event |
|---|---|
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Tournament Day |
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM | On-site registration |
2:00 PM | Seminar by Kavyashree Mallanna |
3:30 PM | Free pizza 🍕 |
4:00 PM | Rapid |
♟️ Tournament Format
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
System | Swiss System |
Rounds | 6 |
Pairing Note | 1st round accelerated |
Time Control | G/10+5' |
💰 Sections & Entry Fees
Event | Entry Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Rapid | $20 | Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, and unrated first-time players |
Seminar | FREE | Seminar by Kavyashree Mallanna |
Blitz Entry Notes
Free entry to:
GMs
IMs
WGMs
WIMs
Unrated players (players who have not played a USCF or a FIDE rated tournament before)
🏅 Prizes
Prize | Award |
|---|---|
1st | $100 |
2nd | $75 |
Top U1500 | $50 |
Top U1000 | $25 |
Top Unrated Player | Medal + chess set by World Chess |
Halloween Bonus | Prizes for the players in costumes |
⏱️ Byes
Up to two half-point byes are available.
For a last round bye, you must commit before the start of round 2.
ℹ️ Additional Information
The tournament is being held on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The main event uses G/10+5' time control.
The event includes a seminar, free pizza, and a rapid tournament for a full day of chess fun.
This event is part of the 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 get prizes. Series points here machess.org/seriespoints2026-2027
We’d love to see you there for a fast-paced, fun, and competitive day of chess! 🏆
Boston Queens Series 2026-2027 Event 2 Halloween
Nov 1, 2026