Boylston Chess Foundation — Chess Club in Somerville, MA

The Boylston Chess Foundation, founded in 1919, is one of the oldest continuously operating chess clubs in the United States. Now located in Davis Square, So…

Based in Somerville, MA.

About Boylston Chess Foundation

Boylston Chess Foundation is a chess club in Somerville, MA. Whether you're new to Somerville, MA or a longtime local, this club is a friendly place to meet people who share your interests.

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The Boylston Chess Foundation, founded in 1919, is one of the oldest continuously operating chess clubs in the United States. Now located in Davis Square, Somerville, the club hosts USCF-rated tournaments nearly every weekend, weekly Thursday-night quads, a Tuesday-night Open, and youth programs. Membership is open to players of all strengths from unrated beginners to grandmasters. The club library, ladder, and casual play sessions make it a welcoming home for serious students of the game as well as anyone looking to play OTB chess in a friendly, neighborhood setting.

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