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.
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.
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!!!
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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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