Schedule: Summer 2010-Summer 2011

Masters play for free

To qualify, a Master must show a current rating of 2200 or more in the latest USCF Ratings Supplement, or must possess a Life Master title, for which he/she must provide satisfactory proof at time of entry.

September 2010

Friday, September 3: Waltham FREE Wild Card #4 (start of Labor weekend). Five round G/15, three round G/25, two round G/40, or two round G/45 based on consensus. EF FREE!! No cash prizes. Unrated event. FREE PIZZA NIGHT!!!

Friday, September 10: Waltham First Friday #101 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, September 17 (Jewish Day of Atonement): G/5 (blitz). Six round, Double Swiss (or, all play all, depending on entries). Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $5; Master FREE. Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, September 24: Waltham Sukkot G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries. FACT: Sukkot is the Jewish “Day of Tabernacles” commemorating divine protection the Jews received during the forty years they spent in the Sinai desert after escaping slavery from Egypt.

October 2010

Friday, October 1: Waltham First Friday #102 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, October 8: Waltham FREE Wild Card #5 (start of Columbus Day weekend). Five round G/15, three round G/25, two round G/40, or two round G/45 based on consensus. EF FREE!! No cash prizes. Unrated event. FREE PIZZA NIGHT!!!

Friday, October 15: Waltham October G/20 (quick). Four round, G/20; sections depend on entries. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, October 22: Waltham FRIGHT NIGHT! G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, October 29: Ghosts and Goblins G/5 (blitz). Six round, Double Swiss (or, all play all, depending on entries). Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $5; Master FREE. Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

November 2010

Friday, November 5: Waltham First Friday #103 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and undercash prizes based on entries.

Friday, November 12: Waltham November G/20 (quick). Four round, G/20; sections depend on entries. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, November 19: Waltham Day of Thanks G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, November 26: CLOSED (Thanksgiving weekend) – Holiday!!!

December 2010

Friday, December 3: Waltham First Friday #104 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, December 10: Waltham Fireplace G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, December 17: Open House – Christmas Party!!! – 7:30 PM. Please bring a food/snack item. G/5 or G/10 based on consensus. May involve Bughouse. EF FREE!! No cash prizes. Unrated event.

Friday, December 24: CLOSED (Christmas weekend) - Happy Holidays!!!

January 2011

Friday, January 7: Waltham First Friday #105 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, January 14: Waltham MLK G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, January 21: Waltham January G/20 (quick). Four round, G/20, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, January 28: G/5 (blitz). Six round, Double Swiss (or, all play all, depending on entries). Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $5; Master FREE. Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

February 2011

Friday, February 4: Waltham First Friday #106 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, February 11: Waltham Valentine’s Day G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, Februray 18: Waltham FREE Wild Card #6 (start of President’s Day weekend). Five round G/15, three round G/25, two round G/40, or two round G/45 based on consensus. EF FREE!! No cash prizes. Unrated event. FREE PIZZA NIGHT!!!

Friday, February 25: G/5 (blitz). Six round, Double Swiss (or, all play all, depending on entries). Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $5; Master FREE. Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

March 2011

Friday, March 4: Waltham First Friday #107 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, March 11: Waltham March G/20 (quick). Four round, G/20, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, March 18: Waltham March Madness G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, March 25: G/5 (blitz). Six round, Double Swiss (or, all play all, depending on entries). Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $5; Master FREE. Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

April 2011

Friday, April 1: Waltham First Friday #108 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, April 8: Waltham April G/20 (quick). Four round, G/20, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, April 15: Waltham Patriot’s Day G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, April 22: Waltham FREE Wild Card #7 (Good Friday; start of Easter weekend). Five round G/15, three round G/25, two round G/40, or two round G/45 based on consensus. EF FREE!! No cash prizes. Unrated event.

Friday, April 29: G/5 (blitz). Six round, Double Swiss (or, all play all, depending on entries). Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $5; Master FREE. Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

May 2011

Friday, May 6: Waltham First Friday #109 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, May 13: Waltham May Triskaidekaphobia G/13 (quick). Seven round, G/13, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $13 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, May 20: Waltham Memorial Day G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, May 27: Waltham FREE Wild Card #8 (start of Memorial Day weekend). Five round G/15, three round G/25, two round G/40, or two round G/45 based on consensus. EF FREE!! No cash prizes. Unrated event. FREE PIZZA NIGHT!!!

June 2011

Friday, June 3: Waltham First Friday #110 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, June 10: Waltham June G/20 (quick). Four round, G/20, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, June 17: Waltham Father’s Day G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, June 24: G/5 (blitz). Six round, Double Swiss (or, all play all, depending on entries). Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $5; Master FREE. Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

July 2011

Friday, July 1: Waltham FREE Wild Card #9 (start of Independence Day weekend). Five round G/15, three round G/25, two round G/40, or two round G/45 based on consensus. EF FREE!! No cash prizes. Unrated event. FREE PIZZA NIGHT!!!

Friday, July 8: Waltham First Friday #111 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, July 15: Waltham Hazy and Humid G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, July 22: Waltham July G/20 (quick). Four round, G/20, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, July 29: G/5 (blitz). Six round, Double Swiss (or, all play all, depending on entries). Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $5; Master FREE. Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

August 2011

Friday, August 5: Waltham First Friday #112 (quick). Seven round, G/10, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, August 12: Waltham August G/20 (quick). Four round, G/20, quick-rated Swiss. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

Friday, August 19: Waltham Aloha G/60 (dual). Two round, Swiss, G/60; rounds at or about 7:30 and 9:45 PM. Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $10 (amateur $3; Master FREE). Regular and under cash prizes based on entries. FACT: 8/19 is Hawaii Statehood Day this year.

Friday, August 26: G/5 (blitz). Six round, Double Swiss (or, all play all, depending on entries). Registration 7:00-7:25 p.m. Round one, 7:30 p.m. EF $5; Master FREE. Regular and under cash prizes based on entries.

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Todd Chase

(781) 790-1033

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