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'5 Days of Chess' Event

"5 Days of Chess" is a free all ages series featuring workshops by Boston based chess masters and a free, unrated chess tournament that is open to the public.

July 28, 2024
2024-07-28T14:00:00 - 2024-07-28T15:30:00
5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall and City Hall Plaza are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​PRESENTERS

A US Chess Federation titled player will guide participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game and endgame. This year our presenters include GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

WORKSHOP DETAILS, DATES AND TIMES

Each workshop starts on a Sunday at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m.

July 28:  Opening Principles (GM Leonid Kritz)

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)

"5 Days of Chess" flier

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

July 28, 2024
2024-07-28T14:00:00 - 2024-07-28T15:30:00
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'5 Days of Chess' Event

"5 Days of Chess" is a free all ages series featuring workshops by Boston based chess masters and a free, unrated chess tournament that is open to the public.

July 14, 2024
2024-07-14T14:00:00 - 2024-07-14T15:30:00
5 DAYS OF CHESS

This summer 2024 we shall be involved with "5 Days of Chess (5DC)" events in downtown Boston. "5DC" is a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events at the Civic Pavilion Hall, City Hall Plaza, Boston and are supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

​PRESENTERS

A US Chess Federation titled player will guide participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game and endgame. This year our presenters include GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

​TARGET AUDIENCE

5DC workshops are suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are now seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of their rating.

LOCATION

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.

WORKSHOP DETAILS, DATES AND TIMES

Each workshop starts on a Sunday at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m. 

July 14:  Checkmating Patterns (NM Ryan Young)

July 28:  Opening Principles (GM Leonid Kritz)

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)

"5 Days of Chess" flier

TOURNAMENT (SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1:30 P.M.) 

You've brushed up some chess theory through the workshops and practiced with casual chess after each workshop. Now is time to test those new founded skills. The final day of the 5DC series is a tournament, open to everyone, regardless of level. Registration for the tournament will open on August 1, 2024. We will send an email reminder to those who registered and attended the workshops. Note that the tournament capacity is approximately 80-100 people. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

All events take place in a location open to the public. Keep your belongings with you at all times. Juniors require parental supervision. There will be photography at the event and photos may be used in social media and by the press.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

Please register in advance for the workshops to help us to understand the number of attendees and chess level. Workshop capacity is approximately 50-60 people. Click on the button below to register for workshops.

July 14, 2024
2024-07-14T14:00:00 - 2024-07-14T15:30:00
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BCYF Curtis Hall Fun Fest: July 25

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party!

July 25, 2024
2024-07-25T17:00:00 - 2024-07-25T19:00:00

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party and learn more about your neighborhood community center!  The Fun Fest will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 5-7 p.m. at BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center, 20 South Street in Jamaica Plain.

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including music, a cookout, DJ and dance party, ice cream, children’s activities, giveaways, and information about BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center’s programming and activities.  

In the case of rain or other weather issues, please check BCYF’s social media pages, @BCYFCenters, for updates. Additional Fun Fests will be held over the course of the summer at other BCYF centers including July 18 at BCYF Blackstone in the South End, August 8 at BCYF Charlestown Community Center and August 22 at BCYF Marshall Community Center in Dorchester. Visit our website for dates and locations.

July 25, 2024
2024-07-25T17:00:00 - 2024-07-25T19:00:00
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BCYF Fun Fests Kick Off July 18 at BCYF Blackstone

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party!

July 18, 2024
2024-07-18T17:00:00 - 2024-07-18T19:00:00

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party and learn more about your neighborhood community center!  The Fun Fest will be held on Thursday, July 18, from 5-7 p.m. at BCYF Blackstone Community Center, 50 West Brookline Street in the South End.

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including music, a cookout, DJ and dance party, ice cream,  children’s activities, giveaways, a salsa class, bouncy house, photo booth and information about BCYF Blackstone Community Center’s programming and activities.  

In the case of rain or other weather issues, please check BCYF’s social media pages, @BCYFCenters, for updates. Additional Fun Fests will be held over the course of the summer at other BCYF centers including July 25 at BCYF Curtis Hall in Jamaica Plain, August 8 at BCYF Charlestown Community Center and August 22 at BCYF Marshall Community Center in Dorchester. Visit Boston.gov/BCYF for dates and locations.

 

July 18, 2024
2024-07-18T17:00:00 - 2024-07-18T19:00:00
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Boston After Dark

Free teen events from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday night - all summer long! 

July 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 615 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-07-12T18:00:48 - 2024-07-12T21:00:00

OYEA

July 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 615 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-07-12T18:00:48 - 2024-07-12T21:00:00
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Boston After Dark at Roxbury YMCA

Free teen events from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday night - all summer long! 

August 30, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 285 Martin Luther King Boulevard
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-08-30T18:00:15 - 2024-08-30T21:00:00

OYEA

August 30, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 285 Martin Luther King Boulevard
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-08-30T18:00:15 - 2024-08-30T21:00:00
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Boston After Dark at Wang YMCA

Free teen events from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday night - all summer long! 

August 16, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 8 Oak St W
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-08-16T18:00:47 - 2024-08-16T21:00:00

OYEA

August 16, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 8 Oak St W
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-08-16T18:00:47 - 2024-08-16T21:00:00
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Boston After Dark at East Boston YMCA

Free teen events from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday night - all summer long! 

August 16, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 215 Bremen Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-08-16T18:00:16 - 2024-08-16T21:00:00

OYEA

August 16, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 215 Bremen Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-08-16T18:00:16 - 2024-08-16T21:00:00
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Boston After Dark at Menino YMCA

Free teen events from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday night - all summer long! 

August 9, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1137 River St
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-08-09T18:00:17 - 2024-08-09T21:00:00

OYEA

August 9, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1137 River St
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-08-09T18:00:17 - 2024-08-09T21:00:00
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Boston After Dark at Dorchester YMCA

Free teen events from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday night - all summer long! 

July 26, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 776 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-07-26T18:00:47 - 2024-07-26T21:00:00

OYEA

July 26, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 776 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-07-26T18:00:47 - 2024-07-26T21:00:00
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