5DC Tournament

This FREE tournament is the final event in the series 'Five Days of Chess', a series of chess events made possible through a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. The tournament is open to all chess players regardless of rating. Rated sections require USCF membership. 

 

Location:

​​​​​​Civic Pavilion,

City Hall Plaza

5 Congress Street

Boston, MA 02203

Directly opposite Boston Public Market, on Government Center Side of Congress Street)

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TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE ​ 

Name will appear in list of entrants

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LIST OF ENTRANTS: CLICK HERE

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​Format: 6SS, G10|5

Tournament is 6 rounds, players get 10 minutes with 5 seconds increment

Must be a USCF member to participate in the rated sections. No USCF membership required for unrated sections. 

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​Sections and Prizes

​​Rated Section (requires USCF membership):

Overall (if 12 or more rated players)

1st: $75 Visa Gift Card

2nd: $50 Visa Gift Card

3rd: $25 Visa Gift Card

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Top of Bottom Half of Ratings (if 24 or more rated players)

1st: $50 Visa Gift Card

2nd: $30 Visa Gift Card

3rd: $20 Visa Gift Card

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Unrated Section (no USCF membership required)

1st, 2nd, 3rd: Medals

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Round Times:

R1: 2:00pm, R2: 2:30pm, R3: 3:00pm, R4: 3:30pm, R5: 4:00pm, R6: 4:30pm​

Rounds 2-6 may start sooner than scheduled.

Prize giving and closure will be after Round 6 has been completed, approx at 5pm.

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Additional Information

• Doors open at 1:15pm (45 mins before the tournament start)

• On-site registration closes 30 minutes before Round 1​ (i.e. at 1:30pm)

• Players not present and not checked in by 1:45pm will be removed from the tournament

• No phones allowed during tournament play.

• This event is financed through a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture with assistance from JP Chess and Ocean State Chess Association

• Chief Tournament Director: Frank DelBonis, USCF ANTD & TD Assistants

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Safety and Notices

• If you feel sick or have been in close contact with someone recently with COVID please do not attend the tournament.

• The event is taking place in a public location. Please keep your belongings safe and with you at all times.

• Parental supervision is required for all juniors.

• Photography will happen at the event and may be used in social media posts.