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8 COUNTERPLAY / READERS RESPOND GM Gata Kamsky with his FIRST MOVES / fiancée Iryna Turchyn, who watched 10 the entire rapid playoffs. Kamsky CHESS NEWS FROM AROUND THE U.S. announced his engagement during the Championship. 11 FACES ACROSS THE BOARD / BY AL LAWRENCE 20 Cover Story/ 2014 U.S. Championship 14 USCF AFFAIRS / NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS STOP ME IF YOU'VE HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE 48 KNIGHT’S TOUR / TOURNAMENT TRAVEL BY FM MIKE KLEIN A broken record keeps spinning in St. Louis as Kamsky 50 TOURNAMENT LIFE / AUGUST and Krush once again take the U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship titles. 71 CLASSIFIEDS / AUGUST 71 SOLUTIONS / AUGUST 36 Literature / Fritz Leiber LITERARY CHESS: THE STORIES OF FRITZ LEIBER 72 MY BEST MOVE / PERSONALITIES BY CURTIS SCOTT SHUMAKER THIS MONTH: FM CHRIS LAND Remembering a chess expert who was also an accomplished author.

Regional Events / U.S. Amateur East ON THE COVER 39 We try to give our readers fresh, new covers, but when the players Championship do something that hasn’t been accomplished in decades (both the U.S. champion and women’s champion defending their titles SANDI HUTAMA WINS THE 2014 in the same year) it becomes difficult for us to do so. U.S. AMATEUR EAST CHAMPIONSHIP PHOTOS ON COVER AND THIS PAGE COURTESY OF CHESS BY PETE TAMBURRO CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS “Every artist was first an amateur.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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CHESS LIFE ONLINE PREVIEW: AUGUST Troms , Norway Olympiad Follow our Olympic teams to glory in Tromsø, Norway from August 1 through 15. The Open team includes GMs Hikaru Nakamura, Gata Kamsky, Alex Onischuk, Varuzhan Akobian as well as newcomer Sam Shankland. Look for daily coverage onChess Life Online (CLO), including updates from team captain IM John Donaldson. GM Irina Krush leads the Women’s team with IM Anna Zatonskih, WGMs Tatev Abrahamyan, Katerina Nemcova and Anna Sharevich. Donaldson said, “Both teams will be rated in the top 10 and have chances to reach the podium if they prepare hard and play well.” THE SUMMER SETTLES IN ORLANDO:Look for recaps of the action and thoughts from the big winners at the U.S. Open in Orlando, which concludes on August 3rd. SECOND SINQUEFIELD CUP: The 2nd Sinquefield Cup from August 27 through September 7 will feature the best players in the world facing off in St. Louis. Look for updates on who’s playing and special events at uschess.org and follow along at uschesschamps.com. LABOR DAY MADNESS: Look for coverage of tournaments and events around the country held over Labor Day weekend from August 30-September 1, including state championships. Contribute your own games, photos and stories [email protected] and also chime in on facebook.com/uschessand twitter.com/uschess.

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Our June cover story by Howard Goldowsky reporting Ken Regan’s progressively more offset by players not knowing book, while anti-cheating methods generated significant response and discussion even the top players sometimes forget their prep. (Even when in the “CHESS LIFE ARTICLES” forum on uschess.org. Ken Regan players are out of book before move nine, turns one-eight are addresses the points raised by one Forums poster here: www.cse. excluded; beginning at turn nine is arbitrary but best, and reflects buffalo.edu/~regan/chess/fidelity/RichT20Qs.html. Below is a choices made by the TCEC (Thoresen Chess Engines Competition) selection from that page, with the poster’s questions (who tells and by other researchers.) Chess Life he intends to respond further within the Forums) from Unless the game is recorded live one must analyze the moves the Forums in italics: after the fact, when it is too late to prove anything by other means You can’t combine moves played over time when a player’s rating such as searching for devices or watching the player’s actions. changed without accounting for it, and even then you would need That’s what the separation into “screening” and “full” tests is for to know a player’s true current rating to create the z score. Not in the FIDE-ACP ACC (Anti-Cheating Proposal/Anti-Cheating only do players improve quickly earlier in their careers, but they Committee). The screening test can even run au-courant, though also have dips late in their career or when they get rusty or haven’t in major tournament trials I’ve run it overnight (Euro time). studied for awhile, and they can also get better or worse based on what’s going on in their personal lives or have health issues, How do you deal with notation errors? jet lag, time zone changes, etc. Good question! In the Feller case I recognized one, and also com- The testing is on a per-event basis. Z-scores from consecutive municated that I thought someone else’s reconstruction was events can have different rating settings if warranted, and are incorrect as well, but the other player (in France not at Khanty) combined using Fisher/Stouffer’s Rule. Regarding the last points, turned down requests to correct the error. This contributed to the only time my system has been requested for a case of sand- my unwillingness to publicize the result from the tournament in bagging, it revealed that the alleged sandbaggers played at a question, which mainly owed to the score still being well below 3000+ level while losing almost all their games. the threshold for results with no physical or behavioral evidence, as enunciated here and here. The larger problem—especially The article incorrectly states that GMs make as many mistakes recently with the Iasi Open and several “whispers” this year— as low-rated players. This is obviously not true. But it also makes has been getting the games in the first place. Organizer(s) of the it particularly difficult to create z scores for grandmasters, since 2013 Neckar Open turned down requests for the last-round game they play an optimal or near-optimal move almost every time. Kotainy-Bai, from which Jens Kotainy earned a GM norm, even That’s why draws are so common in grandmaster versus grand- though it would have been an important test for the science. master games. How do you catch a grandmaster in this situation? We probably care a lot more about cheating at high levels than It does not say that—it says both grandmasters and lower players low levels, in much the same way we care more in Major League make more mistakes relative to engines, and that players at all baseball than Little League.Yes, we care about both, but not levels make 60-90% more error (the word was meant to be equally. But it is precisely at the highest levels that these type of singular indicating an aggregate quantity) when the engine says statistical algorithms are the least useful. they are 0.50 ahead or behind than when it says even-steven (a mysterious phenomenon addressed in my latest paper). Grand- The flip side is that if a 1700-player uses a 3000-level source— master games have received highest emphasis in my modeling, or is unable to distinguish a 2500-level source from a 2000-level and it is important to me that ancillary results such as the IPRs source as you “recommend” above, then the statistical results (Intrinsic Performance Ratings) pass “sniff tests”—for which see are going to be a whole lot clearer than for a 2650 player using a my full chart of a year’s worth of super tournaments. What I am 3000-level source. (But the system did deliver multiple supporting aware of having trouble with is doing IPRs and z-scores for positives on one such player.) human-computer tandems (“Freestyle”). The algorithm doesn’t take opponent level into account. Players What about players who are very good most of the time and then will often let the rating differential affect their move choices, whether blunder often enough to lose a lot of games and rating points? that is sensible or not. They may look like cheaters because they come close to making This is a major factor, the one clear bias in my training data that optimal moves a large percentage of the time. will take a lot of work to root out. My training data uses games My model having two parameters, “s” and “c”, is targeted at between players of nearly equal rating, each +- 10 (sometimes +- exactly this. 15 or 20) from an Elo century mark up to 2700, as here. This gives absolutely spot-on results for the aggregate of all World Low-rated players may still memorize some book openings, and if Championship matches since 1972 (that is, IPR = average rating the moves that are examined include the opening then they will within +- 2 Elo, when weighted by # of moves), but regularly look like they’re cheating when they’re not. gives round-robins an aggregate IPR 15-25 Elo lower than the The tests exclude all initial moves previously made by 2300+ tourney average. Other results this year (including the above players in ChessBase Big 2013 augmented by This Week In new paper) support the explanation that it happens because Chess since then—OpeningMaster.com uses 2300 as cutoff for games between unequally-rated players are “choppier”. This is, their select opening database. The shift in scores from excluding however, overtly a conservative bias—that is, it tends against book has thus far been less than the effect of reducing the sample false positives in the cheating tests, because the parameters used size, which directly lowers z-scores. Of course there is preparation for a given rating such as 2600 come from the less-“choppy” beyond book, but as you go below super-grandmaster level it is training data.

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Resolution—Congratulating Awonder with a round to spare; and, Liang for Winning His Second World Chess Championship. WHEREAS, in March of 2014 Awonder was pictured with his classmates from WHEREAS, Awonder Liang, a student Van Hise Elementary on the cover of at Van Hise Elementary School in Chess Life Magazine which included an Madison, was the youngest player in the article about his accomplishments and United States to achieve the Expert Rat- pictures with his teammates, teachers ing in Chess in 2011, and Master Rating and principal; and, in 2013; and, WHEREAS, in May 2014 Awonder was WHEREAS, he is the youngest player ranked 2nd in the world in the Under 12 ever in the United States to beat an category in Chess; and, International Master in a regular WHEREAS, at the U.S. Open in Orlando tournament game; and, in August Awonder will be awarded the Liang with Madison, Wisconsin Mayor Paul Soglin. WHEREAS, he is also the youngest Outstanding Player Achievement Award by the United States Chess Federation On June 3, 2014 the Madison, Wiscon- player in the world to ever beat a for his second Gold Medal at the World sin Common Council awarded two-time Grandmaster in a regular tournament Youth Chess Championships last year, World Champion Awonder Liang with a game; and, proclamation congratulating him on his WHEREAS, in 2011 he won the Gold NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, numerous chess accomplishments. Awon- Medal in the Under 8 Open Section of the that the Mayor and Common Council der’s family, teacher and school principal World Youth Chess Championships in wishes to recognize and congratulate joined Awonder in the City Council cham- Brazil; and, Awonder Liang for his incredible bers for the ceremony at the start of the accomplishments on the world chess Council meeting. USCF Executive Board WHEREAS, in 2013 he won the Gold stage and express appreciation to his Secretary Mike Nietman worked with City Medal in the Under 10 Open Section of family, teammates, coach, teachers, and Alderman Steve King on the proclamation the World Youth Chess Championships in principal in continuing to guide him on for Awonder that was presented to him the United Arab Emirates winning his what promises to be a remarkable by Madison Mayor Paul Soglin. The text first ten games in an eleven round journey ahead. of the proclamation follows: tournament, thereby securing first place

Marshall Chess Club Simul Awonder went from his honoring in Madison to New York City’s venerable Marshall Chess Club the following month, where he conducted a 12 board simultaneous exhibition on July 8, 2014. The ‘simul’ lasted more than four hours after a 6:30 PM start. The evening started with Club President Stuart Chagrin introducing Awonder to the players and the spectators followed by a three-game blitz chess match against Marshall Chess Club members who had won in the bidding to play Awonder one-on-one. The results were 3-0 for Awonder. The simul players, aged 6-70, offered strong resistance—the 12 participants featured one master and two A players (including World Youth participant Katherine Davis who Liang decided to sit down against the last player remaining, Katherine Davis. became the last player ‘standing’). Awonder’s final tally was eight wins and four draws. Awonder’s father Will Liang told Chess Life, “This was an unique experience that Mr. Chagrin and the Marshall Chess Club provided the opportunity for Awonder to have since this is Awonder’s very first simul. Thank you Mr. Chagrin and the Marshall Chess Club. Hopefully Awonder will return the favors to you some day!” PHOTOS: COURTESY OF WILL LIANG

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AT THE Chess gets an A+ in Texas NATIONAL FACES ELEMENTARY! The largest inter-school organization in the ACROSS world includes chess. THE BOARD By DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM By AL LAWRENCE FULLER HESSEL TENNESSEE The University Interscholastic League choice was the correct answer. “Chess helps my brain.” (UIL) in Texas is the largest inter-school On November 13, 2010, the Lubbock Fuller was one of six primary organization of its kind in the world. UIL Avalanche-Journal newspaper reported, students to qualify for this oversees competitions in Academics, Ath- “Polgar and Lynn Elms, the UIL regional year’s Nashville City Championship and finished letics, and Music. For 2013-2014, Chess director, noted the pilot program is a his- in a tie for third in the K-1 at Dallas, his second Puzzle moved from being a pilot event to toric moment for Texas Tech, which has National Elementary. Fuller’s dad taught him to an official part of A+ Academics, which been associated with UIL for at least 75 play at only three. "At the time, I liked chess be- is UIL’s pre-high school academic division years. ‘This is the first competition that cause I would pretend the pieces were battling, (grades 2-8). Approximately 3,000 Texas Texas Tech has ever proposed. We are and I liked capturing them.” Since then, he's learned schools participate in A+ Academics, com- pleased Susan and something as exciting a lot at the Nashville Center. He also likes inventing peting in more than 300 district meets as chess is involved,’ Elms said.” Chess his own board games. Mom Barbara, a professor each year. Puzzle became an A+ Academics pilot of education, said chess “helps children use higher As reported in the December 2009 event in the spring of 2011. thinking skills. I’ve seen tremendous growth in Chess Life magazine, Joe Binder made I interviewed Texas Tech University Chess Fuller.” the first moves for chess to be in UIL. Program Director Al Lawrence, via e-mail According to Chess Life, Binder got “chess about what’s new with Chess Puzzle. approved statewide as an after-school SEBASTIAN Root: How has Chess Puzzle changed from activity.” I contacted Binder via e-mail to when it was a pilot event to now? HERRERA learn more. Binder wrote, “I started by Lawrence: My first official act as Texas getting chess clubs approved as an FLORIDA Tech chess program director was to attend extracurricular activity by the Texas Edu- a UIL conference of participating teachers “I tried my best and had cation Agency. In the early 1990s, when in Austin, where I got valuable feedback fun.” I worked on how to include chess in Texas about the chess tests. There were three education, there were roughly 1,140 public Sebastian’s grandfather Victor, who lives in Colom- improvements I came away committed to. school districts. Each district had a Super- bia, taught him the game about two years ago. The We made all of the answers multiple- intendent. The members of the UIL are two still play. “We use a camera and play long choice, since graders were not experienced the Superintendents of those public school games. I am grateful I have a grandpa to play with. in chess. We included a one-page expla- districts. The UIL determined that chess He always wins!” Like the other players in Dallas, nation of notation, since we heard that should be assigned to the Academics com- Sebastian has plenty of other interests—in his case, many students signed up for the tests mittee.” As a tournament chess player, basketball, soccer, swimming, and reading. The Na- because they liked to play the game but Binder wanted chess games to be played tional Elementary “was important because I tried had no knowledge of chess in print. The somewhat like tennis games are under to win with my team. I like that I spent time with third change, testing more than “mate- UIL Athletics. Under Binder’s guidance, my friends.” Sebastian and Mom Adrianna were in-x” puzzles, had a dual objective. We I testified at one committee meeting. I part of a group led by popular Miami coach Gil began to correlate high scores with a more recall the committee members not under- Luna. “He teaches me how to get better!” complete knowledge of chess rules and standing how chess games could fit into tactics. We also began to show a correla- the typical time limits of Academics events. tion between the chessboard questions Binder e-mailed, “If I could have chosen JAMES LIU and additional school skills—for example, a committee for chess approval it would the “rule of the square” (governing pawn TEXAS have been in the area of competitive promotion) and geometry. sports.” Binder stopped working with UIL “You can make friends!” after three years. What role could USCF members have with James plays at home with Since chess had been assigned to UIL regard to Chess Puzzle? his father Xiande and older Academics rather than Athletics, the next One of the biggest challenges is the lack brother Jiangyuan— and frequently at Houston’s move was to develop a chess test similar of test results to analyze. Although I attend Panda Chess Academy. There, after his experience to tests given in Academics. For example, exam sessions and interview students, we at the National Elementary, he went on to win his each 10-minute Number Sense test has 80 can’t get comprehensive sta tis tics because section. In the K-1 competition in Dallas, James math problems which must be solved with- the tests are graded and returned to the was “happy to win four out of seven.” He and dad out scratch paper or calculator. The then- schools at the event. Participating Texas took time to visit parks, a museum, and China director of the Texas Tech University Chess school programs could help tremendously Town. “I was telling him to enjoy life besides the Program, Grandmaster Susan Polgar, devel- by providing us copies of the completed games,” dad said. When he raised his rating to oped Chess Puzzle. A typical question on tests. 1000, James earned a reward from his dad. But Polgar’s sample Chess Puzzle test, posed James’ goal is much loftier: “I want to be a grand- with a chess diagram, was “White to move Contact Al Lawrence at [email protected]. For master!” and checkmate in one,” followed by four more information on Chess Puzzle, see www. algebraically-notated choices where one uiltexas.org/aplus/events/a-chess-puzzle. Write to [email protected].

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Chess.com Chess.com, along with its sister site chesskid.com, is probably the largest chess website in the world by user base. While many of its diverse features are free to all users, only Diamond members ($99/yr., $14/mo.) can watch videos. The videos consist of a 2D chessboard with Web Lessons voiceover, and they stream in your browser or inside a chess.com mobile app. A few Taking a vacation from books this month, of the videos come with .pgns for future study, but none are available for individual we review pay instructional sites, specifically purchase or download. There are many international masters focusing on their openings offerings. and grandmasters among the chess.com stable of authors, and more than a few By JOHN HARTMANN have produced video series on their pet systems—IM Keaton Kiewra on the Dragon, for instance, or GM Eugene Perelshteyn on the King’s Indian. Fans of GM Roman Dzindzichashvili will note his prolific out- put for the site, with many of his videos Frank Brady, friend and biographer of GM Bobby Fischer, tells a story about his devoted to diverse topics in the opening. asking the future world champion for chess lessons in 1964. “For the first lesson,” GM Ben Finegold, currently on the chess. Fischer told him, “I want you to play over every column of Modern Chess Openings com and chesskid.com staff, is equally (MCO), including footnotes.” Brady, understandably shocked, asked Fischer what they’d busy with opening videos. cover next. “And for the next lesson,” came the reply, “I want you to do it again.”1 Searching for specific opening tabiya or Was Fischer serious? Probably not. Still, the severity of his proposed methods series is a bit clunky, as tagging is hap- makes clear the import he placed on the opening, on its study, and on the value of hazard, but time poring through the Modern Chess Openings in the pre-computer age. archives is well spent. GM Sam Shank- There is, of course, still a place for the one-volume encyclopedia in 21st century land’s 2009 series on the Najdorf is worth chess, but today we have more options for learning our openings. New monographs your attention, and GM Gregory Kaidanov’s continue to be published at a steady clip and on increasingly esoteric topics. The videos on a 1. e4 repertoire for White are Informant series and the New in Chess Yearbooks are locked in a battle for superiority great for class players. and market-share. Those slightly ahead of the curve subscribe to ChessPublishing.com, which provides monthly theoretical updates in twelve opening sub-fields. But most popular, especially with the younger crowd, are videos. I realized this Chess24.com Chess24 is the newest of the sites under when a local junior recently ventured the Colorado Counter-Gambit (1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 review, and while it remains a work in f5?!?) against me in a club game. Not knowing this particular pawn-push—it wasn’t progress, its early days have been quite in MCO!—I asked where he’d learned it. The answer, naturally, was an online video. promising. The site is the home for the web In this essay I’ll review five of the paid video sites in alphabetical order, focusing coverage of the Tromsø Chess Olym piad, specifically on their offerings in the opening. Each site has content worthy of your and the Norway Chess 2014 event was time and money. The goal of this review is to point you in the right direction to begin broadcast there. Chess24 has also lured a your studies. number of top players to their studios to produce videos, including two former world champions (GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov and GM Viswanathan Anand) and multiple 2600+ players. Much of the early advertising for Chess24 featured a video series by GM Peter Svidler on the Grünfeld, and with good reason: the videos are fantastic. Over the course of 12+ hours, Svidler gives viewers an in-depth look at his approach to the Grünfeld, and he holds nothing back in his analysis. All of White’s tries are covered, and lines against 1. c4 and 1. Nf3 are included. I cannot rec- ommend this series highly enough. Videos stream in your browser, but not in the Chess24 mobile app. The presenter appears to the right of a 2D board, with the moves appearing on the 2D board in synchronicity with her words. The board and pieces are slightly jarring on first glance, but you get used to them quickly enough. Links to an opening database and One of the offerings from chessclub.com, also known as the Internet Chess Club. an analytical engine appear beneath the board, and you can pause the video to try

12 August 2014 | Chess Life Looks at Books a move on the board and see the engine’s commercial in 1995, and I still tend to indexing and tagging of specific videos analysis. No .pgns are available, but e- think of it in terms of all-night blitz binges leaves something to be desired, but you books for some videos may appear by the from college. In recent years, however, can generally find what you want without time of the Olympiad. ICC has put a lot of time and effort into excessive difficulty. All videos are available to Premium mem- its video offerings, and it now competes There are a lot of gems hidden in the bers ($135.99/yr.), or they can be purchased on a fairly even playing field with all the back catalogue. David Vigorito’s videos are individually. Svidler’s series is available for other sites discussed in this piece. consistently excellent. His early series on $39.99. Other opening series of note include There are multiple types of membership the Bb5 Sicilian and the Tarrasch Defense GM Jan Gustafsson on building a 1. d4 at ICC, ranging from the month-to-month remain useful and, generally speaking, the- rep ertoire ($15.99), IM Sopiko Guramishvili ($9.95/mo.) to the yearly ($69.95/yr.), but oretically valid. Any of Vigorito’s series, on the Najdorf ($15.99), and GM Robin Van all paid members are able to view all video quite frankly, can be recommended without Kampen on the King’s Indian ($24.99). content on the site. Three series are of hesitation. particular interest as regards the opening: Membership at Chesslecture.com begins ChessBase GM Ronen Har-Zvi’s opening videos, GM at $99.99/yr. or $12.95/mo.; if you want ChessBase is a behemoth in the world of Boris Alterman’s ‘Gambit Guides,’ and— to download videos, you must be a Gold chess software. They sell ChessBase 12, especially—IM John Watson’s ‘Sharpen member ($229.99/yr. or $24.95/mo.). the database used by most every titled Your Chess Sense’ series. (Disclosure: I Some videos come with .pgns, but again, player in the world, along with analytical have taken lessons from John and consider detail varies greatly. Members can buy engines like Houdini and Fritz. ChessBase him a friend.) custom DVDs with their choice of video has turned increasing attention to chess In ‘Sharpen Your Chess Sense,’ Watson content, and non-members can purchase videos, and given their prominence in the offers viewers opening repertoires specif- some Chesslecture.com content in DVD chess world, many strong European play- ically designed for club players, and for format at onlinechesslessons.net. ers record videos for ChessBase when they both colors. Recent series have focused pass through Hamburg. on the Queen’s Gambit, the French, and YouTube Videos from ChessBase can only be 1. e4, among others. The videos are a deft Some readers might be looking at all the viewed from within ChessBase, the mix of ideas and analysis, and players of dollar signs in this review and wondering Fritz/Houdini programs, or the free Chess- all temperaments can find something to about free alternatives. They do exist, Base Reader. All are Windows only, leaving suit their needs. although—as is always the case with ‘ama- non-savvy Linux and Mac users out in While ‘Sharpen Your Chess Sense’ is teur’ content—quality can vary greatly. Let the cold. Moves appear on the chessboard still in production, you’ll have to dig into me point out six YouTube users to whom in synchronicity with the presenter video, the archives to find videos on the opening you might want to subscribe. and all of the features of the ChessBase from Ronen Har-Zvi and Boris Alterman. Chessexplained: Christof Sielecki, a Ger- interface are available to the user. You Alterman’s videos focused on opening man IM, offers his blitz games, tournament can check a move with your engine of gambits, and they served as the basis for recaps, and a number of series on opening choice while the video runs, and the analy- his two books from Quality Chess on the repertoires. sis given in each video is nearly always same subject. Har-Zvi’s videos covered a GregShahadechess: These videos by IM provided for future study. broad swath of opening lines with his Greg Shahade usually involve his talking Most of the ChessBase videos are avail- trademark enthusiasm. through his thoughts as he plays online able to purchase via download. Prices range Non-members are now able to purchase games or solves puzzles. Very educational, from $13.50 for the ‘60 Minutes’ series of and download many of these videos, with but the language can get a little rough for videos to $41.00 (prices converted from prices usually running about $2.99 per sensitive viewers. euros) for current full-length DVDs. There video. Oddly there is no discount when GJ_Chess: Gunjan Jani is the source is value at both ends of the spectrum. buying a multi-video series. Some videos for the videos on the Colorado Counter- Super grandmasters like Shirov and Loek come with .pgns, but the detail contained Gambit mentioned above. What he lacks Van Wely have made engaging videos in in the files varies greatly. All videos are in playing strength he makes up for in the ‘60 Minutes’ series on the Winawer and viewable in ICC’s app for iOS and in your enthusiasm and self-promotion! the Najdorf, respectively, and I have given browser. kingscrusher: CM Tryfon Gavriel is a GM Henrik Danielsen’s video on the London prolific producer of video, with 5000+ System a positive review on my blog (chess- ChessLecture.com videos on YouTube. Gavriel analyzes games bookreviews.wordpress. com). Chesslecture.com might not have the fan- and talks through his online blitz games. Among full-length DVDs, GM Peter ciest website, but what it lacks in polish, STLChessClub: All lectures from the Heine Nielsen, former assistant to Anand it more than makes up for in content. Saint Louis Chess Club are recorded and and current GM Magnus Carlsen second, There are 2300+ videos available as I write appear here. The lectures are by grand- has recorded an impressive two-part series these words, giving Chesslecture.com one masters and international masters who on the Dragon, with some of his analysis of the deepest archives of material around. visit the club. reaching into the endgame. I have also Many of the leading video authors have Zibbit: Icelandic FM Ingvar Johannesson found the ‘ChessBase Tutorials’ series on recorded for Chesslecture or do so now. focuses on game analysis in his videos. the openings to be quite useful. Between It is currently the exclusive home for two the five DVDs in the series, nearly every of the best video authors around: FM Den- major opening system or variation is sum- nis Monokroussos and IM David Vigorito. 1This story has been told by Brady in a few forms, marized in about 15 minutes time, making The website is mainly text driven, but the most widely known of which can be found in his classic Bobby Fischer: Profiles of a Prodigy (260). them handy for your next game against the search options are plentiful once you the local Grob fanatic. He dates the exchange in a speech in Dallas in learn where to look. You can sort videos November 2011. https://www.utdallas.edu/chess by author or broad category on the left /education-camp/pdfs/brady.pdf Chessclub.com side of the screen, and there is a search I’ve been a member of chessclub.com— box at the top right that allows queries Editor’s note: chessclub.com, chess.com, chess24.com, which I still call by its old name, ICC, or by title, keyword, Encyclopedia of Chess and chessbase.com are all advertisers with the Internet Chess Club—since it went Openings (ECO) code or author. The Chess Life.

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Executive Director’s Report Announcing a revamped USCF Mission Statement and a first-ever Vision Statement in support of the organization’s new 501(c)(3) status

The following two pages are highlights from Executive Director Jean Hoffman’s report to the USCF Delegates that appears in the 2014 Delegates Call. The full Call is available for download at uschess.org in the “About USCF” section.

I am pleased to present to you my first Executive Director’s Report during a particularly exciting and historic time for the USCF. This year, we not only commemorate the USCF’s 75th anniversary, but we also celebrate our new status as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Together, these events celebrate our past and help steer a course for our future. Over the past year, the USCF has undergone many changes and accomplished much. Our successes are due to the hard work of our dedicated staff, a tireless Executive Board, and hundreds of loyal volunteers who have brought stability to the organization during a period of transition. The strength of our organization is highlighted in our stable financials, positive customer feedback, and growing membership. I am excited to share with you some of our recent accomplishments, including the product of a comprehensive strategic planning process we started this January. Beginning with a two-day workshop led by Executive Board member Randy Bauer, the USCF staff and Executive Board have been wrestling with what strategic planning guru Peter Drucker considers “the five most important questions you will ever ask about your organization.” These are: What is our mission? Who is our customer? What does the customer value? What are our results? What is our plan? These are hard and important questions that have led to hours of productive debate and discussion among members of the Executive Board and the USCF staff. These topics and resulting work product have also been vetted with USCF stakeholders. It goes without saying that these discussions will continue at the Delegates meeting and in other appropriate venues. As a result of this process, we crafted a new mission (see facing page), complemented it with our first-ever vision statement and also developed long-term organizational goals that align with our status as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We look forward to continuing the strategic planning process through the creation and evaluation of annual objectives and through ongoing stakeholder engagement. As the USCF enters a new era as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, this is the time to ask questions, communicate with members, and collect stories. Two-months ago, we conducted a customer service survey and received feedback from over 4,000 members, former members, and non-members. This is the first of three annual surveys we will conduct in an effort to engage our membership and improve our services. Throughout this report, I have included results from the survey, including both quantitative data and qualitative commentary. I hope that the materials presented in this report will re-affirm your commitment to the USCF and inspire you to continue to get involved as volunteers, members and donors. Sincerely,

Jean Hoffman USCF Executive Director

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USCF MISSION “Empowering people through chess one move at a time.”

USCF VISION “Our vision is to enrich the lives of all persons and communities through increasing the play, study, and appreciation of the game of chess.”

Why did you become a member of the USCF? USCF CORE VALUES (feel free to check more than one) Education. Chess is an educational tool aiding in the learning of planning, cause and effect relationships, pattern recognition, and research, all key skills for success in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Customer Service. We strive to be responsive, adap tive and pro-active in providing services to our cus tomers, including all necessary follow through to resolve issues. Excellence. We recognize the value of excellence both in chess as an activity and the services we provide to our customers. Total participants answering: 2,607 Total participants skipping: 1,432 Communication. We will continually inform and be responsive to our members and customers. Why did you let your USCF membership lapse? Integrity. We respect and maintain good relationships with our customers and stakeholders as well as the game of chess itself. Accessibility. Chess can and should be enjoyed by individ uals regardless of social or economic status or physical or developmental capability. Love of the Game. Chess is a historic and iconic game, and we celebrate its history, growth and evolution in our activities and services. Outreach. We work to extend the knowledge and appreciation of chess. Total participants answering: 795 Total participants skipping: 3,244

USCF GOALS • Expand the knowledge, enjoyment and playing of chess to • Improve the overall strength and security of the USCF as an under-represented segments of society (geography, gen der, organization, including improving finances, internal systems economic status). and operations and governance. • Educate children, parents, teachers and school administrators • Expand the depth and breadth of chess partnerships with on the benefits of chess as a part of a school curriculum and benefactors, other chess stakeholders and the business and as an extra-curricular activity. civic communities. • ‘Grow the game’ by expanding the membership base and increasing the retention of existing members.

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Of Pawns and Madness Some endgames are maddening. Here’s proof. By GM ANDY SOLTIS

MANY MOONS AGO I TRIED TO REDUCE Black is saved by 64. ... b4!. the dozens of rules that a student can For example, 65. Kb5 Kf6 66. Kxb4 Ke7 learn about playing endgames to an 67. Kb5 Kd8 68. Kb6 Kc8 69. a4 Kb8, absolute minimum. I offered three com- Draw (or 69. Ka7 Kc7, trapping the king). mandments. One of them was: Thou shalt Pawn endings are not the most difficult not trade down to a king and pawns ending endings to play. Far from it. Rook and unless you can safely bet your first-born pawn endings offer far more basic positions child on the result. worth memorizing and many more tech- Why? My main reason for students to niques to master. In pawn endings there avoid pawn endings is mental hygiene. are only two must-know positions and a They can drive you crazy. couple of techniques. They seem so simple—deceptively so— that even world champions get exasperated BLACK TO PLAY when they botch them. If you check out Shouldering the YouTube video of Garry Kasparov’s GM Vladimir Malakhov Every experienced player knows that final tournament game you can see how GM Evgeny Najer 70. ... Kf8! draws (71. Ke6 Ke8 72. f7+ upset he was when he swapped down to Moscow, 2007 Kf8 73. Kf6, stalemate). But 70. ... Ke8?? a drawn pawn ending and then lost. loses to 71. Ke6 Kf8 72. f7 Kg7 73. Ke7. Pawn endings are maddening because (The draw was repeated, with colors the outcome often seems to violate every- reversed, in Brynell-Sokolov, Rilton Cup thing that we learn about endgames: 2011.) Now I know that almost every chess teach er disagrees with my rigid view of Maddening trading down to king and pawns. Knowing GM Bu Xiangzhi how to win a winnable pawn ending—or GM Mark Paragua draw a drawable one—is something every Turin, 2006 tournament player should know, they say. It’s not as if pawn endgames can really drive you crazy. Well, they’ve probably never heard of WHITE TO PLAY Lev Solomonovich Aronin. The technique that works here is “shoul- Little remembered today, Aronin was dering”—61. Kd4! Kb5 62. Kd5! Kb6 63. once one of the world’s top 20 players. Kd6! throws a hockey-like shoulder block He had a plus score in six games with that keeps Black’s king far enough away. Tigran Petrosian, for example. All he After 63. ... Kb5 White can win in vari- needed to join the pantheon of recognized ous ways, including 64. f4 Kc4 65. f5 Kd4 stars was a chance to play in an elite 66. f6 Ke4 67. Ke7. tournament outside his USSR homeland. Instead, White played 61. Ke5?? in the His great opportunity came in the 1951 BLACK TO PLAY diagram and Black’s king was one file Soviet Championship. By winning three closer after 61. ... Kc5!. This matters after games in a row near the end he was poised Black resigned because his king has no 62. f4 Kc6 63. Kf6 Kd5 because 64. Kxf7 to advance, along with Petrosian, Paul good move (59. ... Kd7 60. g6 or 59. ... or 64. f5 only draws after 64. ... Ke4. Keres, Yefim Geller and Vasily Smyslov, Kf8 60. Kf6). Instead, White tried the clever 62. f3! to an Interzonal tournament where he He also saw that the only safe knight Kc6 63. f4 (so that 63. ... Kd7 64. f5 Kc6 would surely earn international renown. move, 59. ... Nf7+, invites 60. Bxf7 Kxf7. 65. Kf6 wins). The game continued 63. ... To qualify for it, he needed to win this White must win then after 61. Kd5 because Kd7 64. Kf6 Ke8 65. Kg7. final-round game. he can scoop up the queenside pawns (see diagram top of next column) while Black has to watch the g-pawn. Every tournament player knows about the Black drew with 65. ... f5!. The point is A tragic figure power of an outside passed pawn. that 66. Kf6 Kf8 67. Kxf5 Kf7 leads to one Lev Aronin But it’s an optical illusion. After 61. ... of those two must-know positions after Vasily Smyslov Kg6 62. Kc5 a6 63. Kb6 Kxg5 64. Kxa6 68. Ke5 Ke7 69. f5 Kf7 70. f6. Soviet Championship, 1951

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Problem I Problem II Problem III Mannheim, 1914 David Janowski Yefim Bogolyubov Siegbert Tarrasch Yefim Bogolyubov Oldrich Duras Alfred Post One hundred years ago this month an international tournament was halted by war. Mannheim, 1914 was shaping up as Alexander Alekhine’s greatest success up to then when World War I broke. The fighting forced the German organizers of the tournament to cancel the last six rounds of the top section, the meisterturnier—and send Frank Marshall of the United States WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY and others scrambling to find their way out of the region. Most of the Problem IV Problem V Problem VI Rudolf Spielmann Yefim Bogolyubov Walter John games from the lower sections are Jacques Mieses Carl Carls David Janowski lost. But this month’s quiz is based on a tournament book—finally published in 1964—of games from the meisterturnier. In each of the six diagrams you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. This will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. For solutions, see page 71. WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY

Kxf5 48. Kc4 e4!. threatens ... Kg5xg4. Common sense told Aronin not to give When play resumed all of his analysis up on a possibly easy pawn endgame in was played on the board, until Aronin favor of the much longer (42. Rxc6) piece answered 46. ... g4 with 47. h4!. With a endgame. He saw an improvement for protected passed pawn his trip to the White. After the initial swap of pieces he Interzonal seemed certain. could play 45. g4! instead of 45. Ke2. But the fruits of Smyslov’s home analy- Then if Black left the new pawn struc- sis appeared after 47. ... c5 48. Ke2 Kh7 49. ture unchanged, he would lose because Kd3 Kh6 50. c3 a5 51. cxb4 axb4!. of one of the few must-known techniques, Zugzwang, e.g. 45. ... Kf7 46. Ke2 Ke6 47. Kd3 Kd6 48. Kc4 a5 49. f3!, (e.g. 49. WHITE TO PLAY ... Kd7 50. Kc5 Kc7 51. c3 bxc3 52. bxc3 Kb7 53. Kd6 or 52. ... Kd7 53. Kb6.) If this position had occurred earlier, Instead of 45. ... Kf7 Black would have during time pressure, Aronin would have to play 45. ... hxg3 e.p., Aronin concluded. played 42. Rxc6 virtually without thinking, But after 46. fxg3 his position looks even he wrote in the tournament book. But the more hopeless than before. first time control had ended at move 40 Now if the black king runs to defend and at this moment the arbiter rang a the queenside, White can create a winning gong: The player whose clock was running passer with h3-h4!. had to seal his next move. When he analyzed this at home, Smyslov Unfortunately, as Aronin put it, this concluded that showing up for the resump- meant he had time to think. He saw that tion of the game would be a waste of time. Aronin realized to his horror that the he could force a pawn ending with 42. Rg8 “Let’s go to a movie,” he told his wife winning plan of 52. Kc4 and 53. Kxc5 Kh7 43. Rxg7+ Rxg7 44. Nxg7 Kxg7. He also Nadezhda. actually loses to 52. ... f5! 53. exf5 e4 realized that his king could rush to the No, she said, resigning such a complex because Black queens. No better is 53. queenside, 45. Ke2 Kf7 46. Kd3 Ke6 47. position would be wrong. “Go to the tour- Kd3 f4!. So the players drew after 51. ... Kc4 a5 48. Kc5 Kd7 49. Kb6 and wins. nament and play a few moves,” she said. axb4. But there was so much at stake—a “But the position is hopeless,” Smyslov The finish made Aronin “the tragic figure ticket to a life-changing tournament—that objected. “I saw. Go,” Nadezhda replied, of Soviet chess,” his colleague Yuri Aver- Aronin rechecked his analysis. He saw according to their family friend, GM Salo bakh recalled in a 2010 interview with that Black might save himself by creating Flohr. Sport-Express. From then on he was a passed pawn with 45. ... Kg6 (instead Smyslov took another look—and found haunted by the win he could have had of 45. ... Kf7) 46. Kd3 f5!, e.g. 47. exf5+ a new idea, 46. ... g4!, so that 47. hxg4 Kg6 with 42. Rxc6!.

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The King’s Indian Attack An almost universal opening for White.

By GM LEV ALBURT

BOBBY FISCHER’S BRILLIANT VICTORY over Mongolian IM Lhamsuren Myagmar- suren (Sousse Interzonal, 1967) attracted many followers—including me. Another disciple is 16-year-old Michael Berrios, the winner of this month’s “Most Instructive Game and Notes” award. Writes Michael (my further comments are in italics): I played the following game in a scholastic event at the Westfield Chess Club. For the past two years, time devoted to schoolwork has been an obstacle for my pro gres sion in chess. In fact, I only played in three tournaments during the ten months of 3. … e6 White’s general plan is to gain critical school last year, and before this scholastic, squares on the kingside, such as f6 and I had only played in two tournaments since Many would play here 3. ... c6 and then g5, while Black’s plan is to annex the the New Jersey Open (which was before either 4. ... Bf5 or 4. ... Bg4. entire queenside! the start of school). To shake off some of 4. 0-0 Be7 5. d3 11. … Qb6 the rust, I studied several hours the day I decided to redeem myself by playing before. I even awoke the next morning Up until now, the game has progressed the same opening from round one, namely, thinking about a position that was firmly the same way as my round one game. the King’s Indian Attack. My opponent, after implanted in my mind. During the first That game continued 11. ... Ba6 12. Bf4 having witnessed my defeat with this open- round, I played an expert and lost. (The b4 13. Bh3 Qb6 14. Ng5 Bxg5 15. hxg5 c4 ing, probably wanted to beat me the same player I faced in the game below watched 16. Nh2 (relatively better was 16. dxc4) way. I can safely write this because my two my first round game.) Although I never dis- 16. ... cxd3 17. cxd3 Qd4, and White’s games were the same until move 11, and played it, I was frustrated with myself. After pawns start falling while his attack never even then his position looked almost iden- graciously shaking my adversary’s hand, I materializes. In the above-mentioned Fis- tical to that of my first opponent. analyzed the game and found ways to cher game as referred in ECO A08, Bobby improve my handling of the middlegame. 5. … 0-0 6. Nbd2 c5 7. e4 Nc6 met 11. ... a4 with a surprising 12. a3! With newfound confidence, I won my second (Don’t Push Pawns On The Side Where You game and was ready for the third. Are Weaker, as the maxim goes) 12. ... b4 13. Bf4 bxa3 14. bxa3 Na5 (or 14. ... Ra6 15. Ne3 Nd4 16. c4, with advantage) 15. King’s Indian Attack (A08/C00) Ne3 Ba6 16. Bh3 d4 17. Nf1 Nb6 18. Ng5— Michael Berrios (1547) here with black knights away from the David Liu (1804) kingside and the e4-square hospitable to Westfield Spring Scholastic (3), 04.13.2014 white pieces, this maneuver, unlike in Michael’s first round game, clearly favors 1. Nf3 Nf6 White (following Fischer-Myagmarsuren, Black began to explore alternatives to 11. Black plays symmetrically. He could ... a4—mostly 11. ... b4.) possibly intend a King’s Indian Defense set-up, among others. 12. N1h2 These are all thematic moves. 2. g3 At the time I played this, I thought this 8. e5 move was better than 12. Bf4 because 12. Still not revealing my intentions, as N1h2 seemed more direct. The knight transpositions abound. This removes an important defender of moves to g4 and the h-pawn advances to the castled position and gains space nec- create weaknesses by the king. Bobby Fis- 2. … d5 3. Bg2 essary for the future attack on the king. cher outlined this strategy in Bobby (see diagram top of next column) 8. … Nd7 9. Re1 b5 10. Nf1 a5 11. h4 Fischer’s Games of Chess. However, now

18 August 2014 | Chess Life Back to Basics / Reader annotations I think 12. g4 was more accurate so that idea of either trading an active attacking Maybe Black had 19. … Bb4 in mind the knight could go to g3, a setup that piece or going to f5—nearly ends White’s after 19. Qxd2, but this could be answered was seen in Bobby Fischer-Oscar Panno, direct attack. 16. c3, though it keeps the by 20. Qd3+ or even 20. Qf4, with play 1970. knight out, helps Black open the queen- similar to that in the game. Mike’s in-depth study of the opening is side. After more than an hour of agonizing 20. Qxh6+ commendable and should bear excellent over possible continuations for White (at results. home), I came to the conclusion that 16. I have mate in sight! 12. … Ba6 Ngh2 and the advance of the g-pawn 20. ... Kg8 21. Ng5 seems to be the only way to press for an My opponent takes up the same ar - advantage (White must open a file aiming All foreseen—see Mike’s notes to 18. range ment of pieces that my round one at the enemy king. Otherwise, the rooks Bxh6. opponent did. are useless!) 21. ... Bxg5 22. Qxg5+ Kh8 13. h5 With the white knight still on f3, ... c5- c4 can be met with d3-d4. Thus I’d prefer On 22. ... Kh7, then 23. Be4+ is deci- the “classic” 15. Bf4, then 16. Qd2. sive. Or the same 23. Qh6+ Kg8 24. Nf6+ as 15. … d4? in the game. Success! In the aforementioned game, 23. Qh6+ Kg8 Black forced the trade of queens by estab- lishing his queen on d4 and walking all At this point, I was looking for the fastest over my position. Now, the h1-a8 diagonal continuation, even though I already saw is open for the light-square bishop and a forced mate. Then, I remembered the the e4-square could be used for a rook words of a player I know from a local club: “When you already see a win, why look lift or a check by the bishop. Furthermore, for a faster one?” the queenside is harder to break open, since the d4-square is occupied by a pawn. 24. Nf6+ Nxf6 25. exf6, Black resigned.

13. ... h6 16. Bf4 c4 I finally defeated a player with a much higher rating. This is certainly one of my Now the move ... c4 is not an issue, as Black is playing on White’s side of the best and favorite games. my attack is faster. board. Now a possible sacrifice on h6 To play well against the King’s Indian entered my mind. 17. Qc1 Attack, Fischer-style, some theoretical Thus, in these types of positions, Black knowledge is definitely needed! Otherwise, usually permits White to play h5-h6, view- On 17. Qd2, I thought 17. ... c3 would try to avoid it (here is just one example: 1. ing it as the lesser evil. be annoying, but maybe not dangerous, e4 e6 2. d3 d5 3. Nd2 c5 4. Ngf3 Nc6 5. g3 as 18. bxc3 dxc3 19. Qc1 is still good for 14. Ng4 and now either 5. ... Bd6 6. Bg2 Nge7, or White. 5. ... g6, with the g8-knight going either to This overprotects the strong point e5, 17. … cxd3 e7 or to f6). One recommended book is Mark à la Nimzowitsch, and hits h6 a second Dvoretsky’s and Artur Yusupov’s Opening time. Still, considering what Black can do Preparation (Batsford 2003) which includes next, I think the plan g3-g4-g5 is better. extensive King’s Indian Attack material. It’s a close call. 14. … Kh7 Black’s king seemed tough to defend Send in your games! when I was playing this game, but when I tried to see what Black could have done, If you are unrated or rated 1799 I realized that after this move, ... Rh8 and or be low, then GM Lev Alburt invites ... Kg8 would sufficiently guard Black’s you to send your most instructive king for at least several more moves. Even game with notes to: now, I do not see a way for White to con- Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life tinue his attack with a king on g8 and a PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN rook on h8. Black must do something quickly. 38557-3967 With the g8-king separating Black’s Maybe 17. … Rh8 saves Black from imme- Or e-mail your material to rooks, White may start playing in the center diate disaster (as I previously stated). But [email protected] and even on the queenside—successfully. now … GM Alburt will select the “most in - 15. Be3 18. Bxh6! struc tive” game and Chess Life will Learning from losses is nice, but imple- award an autographed copy of Lev’s I get there first! On 18. … gxh6, 19. newest book, Platonov’s Chess Acad- menting the knowledge gained a few hours Qxh6+ Kg8 20. Ng5! (more accurate than later is even better! In round one, my emy (by Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik) 20. Nf6+ Nxf6 21. exf6 Bxf6 22. Qxf6, which to the person submitting the most bishop went to f4 on move 12. This allowed lets Black hold out longer) 20. ... Bxg5 21. in structive game and annotations. Black to play 15. … c4 and the opening Qxg5+ Kh8 22. Qh6+ Kg8 23. Nf6+ Nxf6 of the queenside followed. Black easily 24. exf6 followed by mate on g7. Do not send games with only a obtained the advantage. This move (15. few notes, as they are of little instruc- Be3) prevents 15. … c4 and prepares either 18. … d2 tive value and can’t be used. Qc1 or Qd2, thereby forming a battery on On 18. … dxc2, 19. Bxg7 should win. the c1-h6 diagonal. The only problem with www.ChessWithLev.com this move is that 15. … Nd4—with the 19. Qxd2 gxh6

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heck the front cover—this is not the first winner’s jacket (at this point, the a twin three-way playoff. Luckily for both August 2013 issue. Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint winners, they started the playoff with one Sure, the winners are the same. Louis has Kamsky’s measurements on hand already on the trophy. Better head- Ditto the location and the need for file). Nor could WGM Tatev Abrahamyan to-head records with the tied players C playoffs. To prove this isn’t last year, win the Women’s—like Akobian, she meant they both got a free pass, while we’re now putting a “GM” in front of Irina advanced past an Armageddon playoff their competitors labored with a single Krush’s name. It’s clear now, right? before losing in the subsequent rapid Armageddon game, a benefit not lost on Despite the multitude of possible back playoff. GM Giorgi Kacheishvili, coach of Krush. stories arising from the 2014 U.S. Champi- Krush and the U.S. Championship’s “I think it's a big advantage,” Krush onship and the 2014 U.S. Women’s Cham - biggest surprise—playoff qualifier GM Alex said. “I noticed this as a commentator at pi on ship, held May 7-20 in St. Louis, in the Lenderman—nearly became the trainer of Gibraltar this year.” In that event, like end GM Gata Kamsky and (newly-minted) both title holders. happened twice in St. Louis, the winner of GM Irina Krush found a way to defend Although Kamsky and Krush again went the event was the player who got the their titles, albeit with much more doubt in as the top seeds, the final outcome was playoff bye, while the other two slugged it along the way. Krush has now won the far from likely. Kamsky started 2013’s out just to advance. U.S. Women’s Championship three years contest with four consecutive wins; this “It's very hard after one war to start in a row; both have won four out of the last year his first win didn’t come until round another war 10 minutes later,” Krush said. five years. four. Krush, who won last year with 8/9, “It's not a perfect system.” 1 Thanks to fewer players, the oversized only mustered 6 ⁄2/9 this year. She trailed Even the piece assignment went winners’ checks also had a few more by a full point with two rounds to go. Kamsky’s way. He got his preferred color squiggly numbers in 2014. Kamsky’s What they lacked in dominance they first in the two-game rapid finals against payday went from $30,000 in 2013 to made up with stability. The pair were Akobian. “I was happy I had the first $45,000; Krush from $18,000 to $20,000 the only players to go home without a game with Black,” Kamsky said. “I could (the women remained 10 strong). loss. For Kamsky, this was his sixth U.S. play for a win or draw.” He said even The last time both champions success - Championship without a zero on his card losing as Black first is preferable, since fully defended their crowns in the same (another Fischer reference—he and Boris you then know how to play as White in year, man had yet to walk on the moon. Gulko also have a record six undefeated the rematch. Not a single one of this year’s 22 players Championships). As it happened, he equalized painlessly had been born when, in 1966, Bobby But with only three wins and six draws, as Black, allowing him to use his trusty Fischer and Gisela Gresser also pulled off playoffs were again required for Kamsky— London System in the deciding game. the one-two title defense. this time, a three-way version. Much to Factor in his prowess in Game/25 (he So what didn’t happen this year? GM her chagrin, Krush only interspersed four was past World Rapid Champion), and Varuzhan Akobian, the late leader of the wins amongst her nine games, allowing Kamsky finally ended Akobian’s quest to tournament, couldn’t quite capture his the second and third seeds to meet her in upend the favorite.

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A mate too far Precariously low on time, Akobian GM Gata Kamsky (2790) missed the shot. GM Varuzhan Akobian (2746) 30. Nxg7! Kxg7 31. Qg5+ Kf8 32. Qxf6 Kg8 33. U.S. Championship (Rapid Tiebreaks)(2), St. Louis, Missouri, 05.20.2014 Qg5+ Kf8 34. Bd3 a5 35. Bxh7 Rc8 36. Bf5 Bxf5 37. Qxf5 Qc5 38. Rd8+, Black resigned. An elegant way to become the fourth man with five U.S. Championships.

The loss hurt Akobian. He grimaced as he left the playing room as he knew how close he had come. For most of the two weeks, he was so focused that the game I had a very similiar position in the last result was indecipherable from his reaction. round of the 2013 U.S. Championship Kamsky noted that during the rapid game versus GM Gregory Kaidanov. games, Akobian's nerves were visible. “You can sense your opponents when you play,” 12. dxc5 Nxc5 13. Nxc5 Bxc5 14. e4! he said. Small comfort—Akobian’s FIDE White is slightly better due to stronger rating gain puts him on 2653, a personal 21. ... c5 central control and Black’s weak pawns on best. He got there by outplaying 2600s in the queenside. It is reasonable to not sit idle while efforts like this: 14. ... h6 15. a5 0-0 16. e5 Also possible is 16. Bf4 Nh5 17. Be3 Bxe3 18. Qxe3 Nf4 19. Bc4 where White is slightly better. The last time both champions 16. ... Nd7 17. Bf4 Qe7 18. Be4! success fully defended their crowns in the same year, man had yet to walk on the moon.

Kamsky invades the queenside, but Black is not well poised to open the position. “I Queen’s Gambit Accepted, understand why he played 21. ... c5, but Classical Variation (D28) I consider that the losing move,” Kamsky GM Varuzhan Akobian (2746) It is very important to exchange the said. “After that I get the pawn on b7.” GM Sergey Erenburg (2717) active light-square bishop since the a6- U.S. Championship (8), St. Louis, Missouri, pawn will be more weak and I can try to 22. bxc5 Qxc5 23. Nd6 Rf8 05.16.2014 use the weak c6-square for my rook. Nor does 23. ... Re7 doesn’t save the Notes by Akobian 18. ... Rfb8 19. Rfc1 Ba7 20. Bxb7 queenside, since now 24. Bxa6 is possible. 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 The move 20. Rc7?! looks very natural 24. Nxb7 This move came as a little surprise since but it is not so good. It allows Black to Akobian may have thought the pin was Sergey usually plays the Slav Defense. equalize with 20. ... Bxe4 21. Qxe4 Nc5! worth more than it was. He also suffered 22. Qc6 Qe8! 23. Qxe8+ Rxe8 24. Rd1 from a 12 minute to two minute time 3. Nf3 Nb3 25. Rdd7 Bb8 26. Rc4 Ra7. deficit at this point. This move prevents Black from playing 20. ... Rxb7 21. Rc6! Nc5 22. Qc4 Rd8 23. Be3 24. ... Qa7 25. Rb4 Be4 26. Nd6 Rxb4 27. Qxb4 3. ... e5. Nd3? Bd5 28. Nf5 Re8 29. Qf4 Be6 3. ... Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Bxc4 a6 6. 0-0 b5 7. Bd3 White is also better after 23. ... Rc7 24. Bb7 8. a4 Bxc5 Bxc5 25. Qxa6 Rxc6 26. Qxc6. An important move to force Black to 24. Bxa7? play ... b5-b4 and weaken the c4-square A very strong move that I missed is 24, and f1-a6 diagonal. Rd6 after which Black’s position is prac - 8. ... b4 9. Qe2 c5 10. Nbd2 Be7 11. Nb3 tically lost. 24. ... Nc5 is the only move that doesn’t lose immediately (24. ... Rxd6 25. The position is roughly equal after 11. exd6 Qxd6 26. Qc8+; 24. ... Nxb2 25. a5 0-0 12. Nb3 Nbd7. Qxa6; 24. ... Bxe3 25. Qxd3) 25. Bxc5 Rc8 26. Qxa6 Bxc5 27. Rc6 Rxc6 28. Qxc6 11. ... Nbd7 White has good winning chances. (see diagram top of next column) 24. ... Rxa7 25. b3 Rd5! 26. h3 Nxe5?!

22 August 2014 | Chess Life A light mood prevailed at the closing ceremony. From left to right: GM Alejandro Ramirez, GM Ray Robson, GM Alex Onischuk, GM Varuzhan Akobian, GM Mackenzie Molner. In the second row, GM Sam Shankland is just visible next to GM Alex Lenderman. Akobian and Lenderman each tied with Kamsky at seven points and participated in an Armageddon playoff with the eventual champion.

The alternative 26. ... Qb7! is a very strong 30. ... Qc3 33. ... Rd5 34. Qe1! Rd8 (34. ... Re5 35. move and after 27. Rc8+ Kh7 28. Qe4+ g6 Qf1) 35. a7 Ra8 36. Qe4+ f5 37. Qxa8 Qxa1+ Black’s best try probably is 30. ... Qxb6 29. Rc4 White is only slightly better. 38. Kh2 Qe5+ 39. g3 and White wins. 31. axb6 Rb5 32. Ra8+ Kh7 33. Rb8! Kg6 34. b7 Kf5 35. Kf1 Ke4 36. Ke2 Rb6 37. f3+ 34. a7, Black resigned. 27. Nxe5 Rxe5 28. Rxa6 Rxa6 29. Qxa6 Qc7 Ke5 38. Kd3 Kd6 39. Rd8+ Kc7 40. b8=Q+ 30. Qb6! (40. Rf8) 40. ... Rxb8 41. Rxb8 Kxb8 42. Some of the pain may have come from Kc4 Kc7 43. Kxb4 Kb6 44. Kc4 Kc6 45. b4 a few days earlier. Riding a four-game Kb6 46. b5 White will win this king and winning streak from rounds 5-8, Akobian pawn endgame due to the b-passed pawn. built up a one-point gap on the field with three games to play. That’s when he ran 31. Qd8+ Kh7 32. Qd1! into superior preparation from GM Sam Protecting the rook and b3-pawn and Shankland, whose fecund opening book is preparing to advance the a-pawn. well known. For the second time in the event, Shankland knocked off the leader. 32. ... Qb2? Black’s only move is 32. ... Rd5, when Caro-Kann, Advance Variation (B12) the line 33. Qb1+ g6 34. a6 Rd8 35. a7 Ra8 GM Sam Shankland (2729) 36. Ra5 gives White a big advantage but GM Varuzhan Akobian (2746) he will still have some work to convert U.S. Championship (9), St. Louis, Missouri, the position to a win. Very important move otherwise Black 05.17.2014 will equalize. 33. a6 Rf5 Notes by Shankland

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Going into this game, I was not feeling too great. So far, the tournament had been a disaster for me. In particular the previous two games had been unmitigated disasters. Conversely, Var had just won four games in a row and was leading the tournament. I was very happy with myself for keeping it together and fighting hard in all the rest of my games, which salvaged a decent overall result, qualified me to the Olympiad team, and won me the best game prize. 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. Nf3 e6 5. Be2 c5 Black is provoking a fight early on. He has other more solid options as well, but in those lines the onus is on him to prove the lack of space is not important. 6. 0-0!? A trendy move, though I think 6. Be3 is objectively a better try for an advantage— I tried this one earlier in the year against GM Bartlomiej Macieja and won a nice game. Having not reviewed the Caro-Kann at all for the present game, I figured Var hxg3 Qxg3+ 23. Kh1 Qh3+ 24. Kg1 Qg3+ A refined move (maybe too much so). I and his second had cooked up something 25. Kh1 Qh3+ 26. Kg1 Qg3+, Draw agreed wanted to wait on Bh6 until Black castled new in this sharp position and I didn’t GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2772)-GM so he would have to waste time with ... Re8 really want to find out what it was. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (FIDE 2760), before challenging with ... Bf8, and I “Shamkir Chess 2014”, AZE. thought taking the b4-square under 6. ... Nc6 7. c3 control would be important if I ever want 9. Nxf5 Nxf5 10. Bd3 Bc5 This move was inspired by the late Igor to get c3-c4 in (or if Black plays ... d5-d4). Kurnosov’s win over Evgeny Postny to This looked strange to me, though even 15. ... Be7 take first in Biel 2012, a game that I saw after the main move 10. ... g6 (which is live and that made a strong impression on best, in my opinion), I still would prefer Var was understandably reluctant to me. Rest in peace. White’s position. castle. With this move he creates the positional threat of ... Bg5, trading one of 7. ... cxd4 8. Nxd4 11. Nd2 the bishops 15. ... 0-0 16. Bh6 Re8 17. Qg3 The knight belongs on f3, keeping the Bf8 18. Bf4 Bg7 19. h4 Now we are back tactical chances in White’s favor. to the good version—Black does not have ... d5-d4, he wasted a move on Re8 when 11. ... g6 the rook is probably better on f8. I like This makes a lot of sense—Black is now White after 19. ... d4 20. c4!. really threatening ... Nxe5, and 12. Nf3 can 16. Qg3 be met with ... Nh4 (not possible after 11. ... 0-0) to trade pieces and put more After 16. Bh6 Bg5 (16. ... Bf8 17. Bf4 pressure on e5, and it blunts the d3-bishop. Bg7) 17. Bg7 Rg8 18. Bf6 Bxf6 19. exf6 I was unsure about this position but the 12. Nf3 Nh4 13. Re1 Nxf3+ 14. Qxf3 engine is going nuts. The position has become static, and 16. ... a6 17. Bh6 Bf8 18. Bf4 Bg7? White is clearly better due to his extra In my opinion, this move should lose the 8. ... Nge7 space and bishop pair. However, Black game. Better is 18. ... Be7 when White is has a solid structure and no real weak - In my opinion, this is the first mistake. clearly better but Black is not collapsing. nesses, so breaking through will not be Theory regards Black’s position as solid Breaking through will be tough. easy. The two main mechanisms White enough, but I had done some work here has at his disposal are h4-h5 and c3-c4. 19. h4! and I thought White should be a bit better 8. ... Nxd4 I think Black is better off 14. ... Rc8 Now I believe Black is almost lost. Once accepting the challenge but it’s very the pawn gets to h5 he will be unable to 14. ... 0-0 Here and on the next move, dangerous if unprepared. The game opens castle without a massive attack coming, Black could consider castling. It may have up very fast 9. cxd4 Ne7 10. Nc3 Nc6 11. but leaving the king in the center and been better than how he played in the g4 Bg6 12. f4 Let the fun begin! Obviously waiting for me to play c3-c4 is no cakewalk game but I still think it looks dangerous one cannot go for a position this sharp either. 15. Bh6 Re8 16. Qg3! (I liked this plan a without knowing the theory, but objectively lot—push through h4-h5) 16. ... Bf8 17. 19. ... Bf8 it seems Black can equalize. Here is one Bf4 Bg7 18. h4 The black kingside is under recent top level encounter: 12. ... f5 13. Var was heavily criticized for moving some pressure, and an attack will material - exf6 e.p. Qxf6 14. f5 exf5 15. Be3 Bd6 16. his bishop so many times, but what else ize reasonably fast. Nxd5 Qh4 17. Bf4 Rd8 18. Bxd6 Rxd6 was there to do? ... 0-0 would walk straight 19. Nc7+ Kd8 20. Nb5 fxg4 21. Nxd6 g3 22. 15. a3 into h4-h5, and if he is not going to castle,

24 August 2014 | Chess Life Cover Story / 2014 U.S. Championship what other piece will he move? The rest of met with Bh6. missed this move. Luckily White is still his army are on good squares 19. ... h5 winning (33. ... Bxa3 34. Qxg5 Black’s 28. Rf3 Stopping h4-h5 would be nice, but it is met kingside collapses, and soon my h-pawn with a natural shot 20. Bxg6! fxg6 21. The key threat is Rxf7, and Black has might queen) 34. Bxb4 Qxb4 35. Qf3 and Qxg6+ Kf8 22. Qxe6 With three pawns basically nothing to say about it, so he is Black will not survive this attack; 32. ... and a huge initaitive, White is close to forced to play ... g6-g5. However, this Na5 Retreating the knight fails 33. Bxg5! winning. irreparably weakens his kingside. Rg8 34. Be3! A key resource now that the queen is no longer defended on b6. White 20. h5 Be7 21. Rad1 28. ... g5 29. h6! has won a pawn and is about to win a lot Preparing the attack on all flanks the more. move 21. b4 preventing ... Na5 deserved consideration as well, though I don’t think 33. Qf3 g4 the text spoiled anything. Desperation 33. ... Nxa3 34. b4! Bxb4 21. ... Na5 22. Qg4 35. Rxa3 Bxa3 36. Bxa3. The bishops will easily finish off the black king. A bit optimistic—Sacrifices won’t work if Black doesn’t blunder, but it doesn’t 34. Qc6+ Kf8 35. b4! really spoil anything either—Black cannot improve his position. The queen is trapped.

22. ... Nc4 23. Re2 Qb6 24. Bc1 Qc7 25. Qg3 35. ... Bxb4 36. Rxc4 What idiot put the queen on g4 in the first place? Freezing the black kingside. Now h7, 25. ... b5 g5, and f7 are all about to get plucked. If Black sits and does nothing Qg4-h5 will The sacrifices on g6 are not quite immediately decide the game, as after ... working here—Black only has one Rf8 White has a pleasant choice between weakness to defend. I was very happy with Bxh7 and Bxg5, so he opened the center, my next few moves, opening more avenues making the best practical choice in a lost of attack. position. 26. Bc2! 29. ... d4 30. Qg4 dxc3 30. ... Qd5 This looks natural, but I had worked it out to a forced win 31. cxd4! Opening the d-file before the Exchange Keeping it simple. The rest requires no sacrifice 31. ... Qxd4 32. Qh5 Nxe5 33. comment. Rxe5! Qxe5 34. Qxf7+ Kd7 35. Rd3+ (35. Bd2 The computer prefers this one, which 36. ... bxc4 37. axb4 Qa1 38. Qc5+ Ke8 39. I had not considered, but my move is quite Re1 g3 40. fxg3 Qd4+ 41. Qxd4 Rxd4 42. Bg5 sufficient) 35. ... Kc8 36. Qxe7 Rxd3 37. Rg8 43. Ba4+ Kf8 44. Be3, Black resigned. Bxd3 Qe1+ 38. Kh2 Qxc1 39. Qxe6+ Kb7 (The alternatives lose faster 39. ... Kd8 The effort won the Best Game prize. If the 40. Qf6+; 39. ... Kb8 40. Qb6+ with mate tournament had an award for “Standings next; 39. ... Kc7 40. Qe5+ picks up the Slinky,” he would have won that too. Every rook) 40. Be4+ Ka7 41. Qe7+ Kb6 42. time it got stretched out, Shankland A multi-purpose attacking move. White Qd6+ Ka5 (42. ... Ka7 43. Qd4+) 43. Qb4+ recoiled the players. With Lenderman is now “threatening” a3-a4 to open the Kb6 44. Qd4+ Finally I grab the rook. starting 4/5 and running away with the queenside, as well as Qh3, which will pin event, Shankland took him out too in round the h-pawn, threatening the g6-pawn and 31. Rxc3 Qb6 32. b3! six. In addition to throwing banana peels ... Kd7 will be met with Rxd5+. at the feet of the leaders, Shankland 26. ... Qc6 finished a respectable fourth, and qualified for the 2014 U.S. Olympiad team (for more Black makes a natural move, stopping on that, see the sidebar). a4 and lending support to d5. But now I Lenderman, a diminutive 24-year-old have found another weakness to attack. grandmaster, was not supposed to even get 27. Rd3! a sniff of the winner’s podium. Ranked eighth out of 12, he benefitted from some Black had been holding together by a good fortune early on, but also capitalized thread, and introducing one more threat— on his opportunities. In round one, he even a primitive and obvious one like admitted he would have accepted any Rf3xf7—and Black falls apart. As primitive draw offer from GM Josh Friedel. None as Rf3xf7 is, it is surprisingly difficult to came, and eventually Lenderman pulled it defend against. White is not quite ready for 32. Bxg5? out. The next round, another half point Rg8 Oops. was banked. 27. ... Rd8 “Against Timur [Gareev], he found the 32. ... Qa5 Running the king to shelter on the only way to draw—everything else would queenside with 27. ... Kd7 does no good 32. ... Nxa3 This was the absolute last have won,” Lenderman said about his after 28. Rf3 when either rook to f8 can be chance 33. Bxa3 b4! I have to confess, I round two opponent.

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1 Sniffing around Black’s king can control b3 and b1 very 1 ⁄2/9. GM Aleksandr Lenderman (2696) quickly. The externalities of the game included the weather. “Last night it started raining and GM Timur Gareev (2757) 49. ... Rd2+ 50. Kg1 Rb2 51. h4 f4 52. h5 U.S. Championship (2), St. Louis, Missouri, it knocked the pollen out of the air and 05.09.2014 After methodically improving his posi tion, fixed my allergies,” Shankland explained. He Gareev hallucinates a win. The h-pawn added that his record against another was not as fast as it may have seemed. competitor was just as poor as Lenderman’s score versus him. “When the invitations 52. ... Rxb3? 53. Rxb3 Kc4 54. Rb1 b3 55. Kf2 went out and [Hikaru] Nakamura and b2 56. h6 Kc3 57. Kf3 Kc2 58. Rh1 b1=Q 59. [Fabiano] Caruana declined, it meant Rxb1 Kxb1 [Alejandro] Ramirez and Lenderman were in. I thought, ‘Well, there goes one win and one loss for me!’ ” It looked like the wheels had come off a day later. Lenderman dropped his second game in a row as Kamsky crawled back into contention (meanwhile Akobian was in the middle of that long winning streak). A third Fischer reference—Kamsky 24. Nxg7!? played one of Bobby’s favorite treatments against the French pawn structure, a King’s Not as strong as Kamsky’s Nxg7, but a Indian Attack. good practical chance. Black would have removed that knight with ... Bxf5 if Lenderman didn’t strike soon. Given Visually this looks winning, but a closer King’s Indian Attack (A08/C00) enough time, Black would eventually make look reveals that the bishop has too many GM Gata Kamsky (2790) use of his queenside majority. tasks—guarding both pawns and keeping GM Aleksandr Lenderman (2696) 24. ... Kxg7 25. Qc2 an eye on h8. U.S. Championship (7), St. Louis, Missouri, 05.14.2014 The immediate 25. e5 is too hasty. Gareev 60. Ke4 Bb2 61. h7 Kc2 62. Kxf4 Kd3 63. Kf5 Notes by GM Robert Hess has the resource 25. ... dxe5 26. fxe5 Ng4! Kc4 64. Ke6 Kc5 65. Kd7 Be5 27. Bxd8 Nf2+ 28. Kg1 Nxd1+ 29. Kh1 (29. In the commentary room, GM Ben Kf1 Ba6+) 29. ... Nf2+ 30. Kg1 Rxd8. 65. ... Kb6 66. Ke6 and Black can’t Finegold and I knew that Lenderman make progress (66. d6 works too, and would be facing an uphill battle against the 25. ... Kg6 Black better capture, otherwise 66. ... c5 reigning U.S. champion. The text move as dangerous as it looks, 67. Ke8 wins for White) 66. ... Kb7 67. Kd7 this is best. Black needs to be able to Kb8 68. Kc6 Be5 69. h8=Q+ Bxh8 70. d6 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 e6 4. 0-0 Be7 5. d3 answer 26. e5 with the counterattack 26. is another way to hold the balance. 0-0 6. Nbd2 c5 7. e4 ... Bf5. Kamsky opted for a slow, positional 66. h8=Q Bxh8 67. Kxc7 Kxd5, Draw agreed. battle against the typically well-prepared 26. e5+ Bf5 27. Qxf5+ Kxf5 28. Bxf6 dxe5 Lenderman. Although Lenderman dabbles Keeping the queen 28. ... Qb8? 29. Bh3+ Lenderman said it requires luck to win in the French Defense (including a nice win Kg6 30. f5+ Kh6 31. Re4 leads to mate. a tournament like the U.S. Championship, over GM Alejandro Ramirez in round three), “unless of course you’re Magnus Carlsen.” Kamsky is a world-class positional player. 29. Bxd8 Raxd8 30. Be4+ Kf6 31. Bxh7 exf4 He didn’t have experience atop the During the round, I knew this setup would 32. Rxe8 Rxe8 33. gxf4 Bd6 tournament standings. Three of his six favor Kamsky’s grind-it-out style. career U.S. Championship wins came in 7. ... Nc6 8. Re1 b5 2006 against much lower-rated female players. He didn’t even compete last year. Aggressive and best, in my opinion. The Lenderman mitigated that by letting his reasonable-looking 8. ... b6 seems accept - veteran coach select his openings, which able, but here Black is not striving for the protégé followed without objection. active play, as in the game. For example “Giorgi [Kacheishvili] helps me prepare,” 9. e5 Nd7 10. Nf1 Qc7 11. Bf4 Bb7 12. h4 Lenderman said after round five. “Against h6 13. N1h2 And Black is cramped while [Sergey] Erenburg, I only played this sharp White just goes through with his typical line in the Sicilian because he told me to. plan, trying to crash through on the He has a good feel for these things. As long underprotected kingside. as he’s sure, I’m sure.” 9. e5 Nd7 10. Nf1 b4 11. h4 a5 12. h5 “Alex has been a hard-working guy,” Kamsky said. “He's been slowly improving White’s pawns on dark squares are (see diagram top of next page) weak, giving Black good winning chances the last several years. Here he just took off.” despite the opposite colored bishops. The dream start ended the following round Here Lenderman faced a critical decision. with the aforementioned loss to Shankland. Either he allows Kamsky to push h5-h6 34. Rf1 Rh8 35. Bd3 Rh4 36. Kg2 Bxf4 37. h3 Previous to this tournament, Lenderman and weaken the dark squares around the Ke5 38. Bc2 Kd4 39. Rb1 Bd6 40. Rf1 Bf4 41. had black against Shankland in all eight black king or he stops the pawn in its Rd1+ Kc4 42. Rd3 f6 43. Rd1 b5 44. Bd3+ Kc5 historical encounters. He didn’t fare well. tracks with 12. ... h6, allowing a potential 45. Be2 b4 46. Rd3 f5 47. Bd1 Be5 48. Bb3 Taking White didn’t help here, as sacrifice on that very square. Lenderman Rd4 49. Rf3 Lenderman suffered most of the game, opts for the former, which by the end of the Trading rooks was no bargain since dropping his dismal head-to-head record to game he may have come to regret (even

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33. Ne2 Kamsky misses a nice tactical shot: 33. Bxe6! fxe6 34. Nxe6 Qe8 35. Nf4 Rc8 36. “These round robins, I was never very e6. 33. ... Rc8 34. d4 Bxe2 35. Rxe2 Kg8 good at these things.” ~Gata Kamsky Black is completely paralyzed. White is up a passed queenside pawn, has an attack on the kingside, and can take his time. What more could Kamsky ask for? 36. Qd2 Nb8 37. b4 Rc4 38. b5 Nd7 39. Qe3 Qb4 40. Rd2 Rc8 41. Rd3 Qxb5 42. Rxa3 Qb6 43. Bf1 Qd8 44. Ra7 Nb8 45. Qf4 Qf8 46. Bb5 Nc6 47. Bxc6 Rxc6 48. Kg2, Black resigned. Here Lenderman resigned, as he had no way to stop the following sequence: a4, a5, a6, Rb7, a7, Rb8. Black needs to keep the rook on the eighth rank to prevent Ra8 by White, distracting the black queen from protecting g7 with mate. Kamsky made a great opening choice and then smoothly outplayed the surging Lenderman. This though it was the best choice in the This is the beginning of the end for was a nice positional squeeze by Kamsky, position). Lenderman. Interestingly, there is no and really the turning point for the U.S. concrete way to protect his d4-pawn. Black 12. ... a4 Champ, who had only one win and five has issues on both sides of the board, draws before this fine victory. It’s only fitting This sample line looks scary for Black, and Kamsky pounces on his opportunity. that both players sat in a three-way tie as it certainly is hard to see through the 22. ... Rc3 looks acceptable, except 23. after the final round. calculations: 12. ... h6 13. N1h2 Ba6 14. Bxd5!! exd5 24. e6 fxe6 25. Rxe6 Qb7 26. Ng4 Qc7 15. Bf4 Rab8 16. Qd2 Rfe8 17. Re7 is crushing. Like GM Magnus Carlsen at the Bxh6 gxh6 18. Nxh6+ Kg7 19. Ng5 Ndxe5 23. Nf3 Qxc2 24. Qxb4 Qc5 25. Qd2 Gashimov Memorial in April, Lenderman 20. Nhxf7. benefitted from a rest day following his two The alternative 25. Qxd4 Qxd4 26. Nxd4 consecutive losses. Carlsen bounced back 13. h6 g6 14. N1h2 Ba6 15. Ng4 Rc3 27. Bf1 Rfc8 28. Rad1 also leaves to win the tournament, and despite no Kamsky up a pawn, but this allows Black White has reached the position he’s one predicting a repeat of that, Lenderman some drawing chances. With the queens on dreamed about when choosing this nearly did the same. He rebounded with an the board, White keeps all his threats variation to play. His pieces are very well unexpected win as black against GM available. The d4-pawn will fall sooner or placed, his structure is quite stable, and Alexander Onischuk, a man who had only later, demon strating an important lesson: his king is a great deal safer. Black’s suffered four losses in nine appearances sometimes there is no need to rush! position is certainly not so bad, but it is at the Championship. Lenderman won difficult to play. 25. ... Rfc8 26. Rad1 Qb6 27. Qg5 Qb4 28. Rd2 again the following day. Rc1 29. Rxc1 Rxc1+ 30. Kh2 Qf8 31. Bh3 Rc3 Akobian’s stumble to Shankland in 15. ... Nd4 16. Nxd4 cxd4 17. b3 round nine, coupled with Lenderman’s Rerouting the rook to b2 doesn’t quite second win, put them tied with 6/9. This move stops Black from pushing his work, as Black’s king is just too weak. pawn here, which would put pressure on Kamsky and the surprising Friedel inched For instance: 31. ... Rb1 32. Nxd4 Rb2 (No to only a half-point distant. In round 10, the d3-pawn. Now it is Black’s d4-pawn better is 32. ... Qe8 33. Rc2 Rb2 34. Rc7 that is looking particularly vulnerable. Shankland hiccuped another title quest by Rxa2 35. Rxd7 Qxd7 36. Qf6) 33. Nxe6 Qe8 beating Friedel, while the other three drew. 17. ... a3? 34. Nc7 Nxe5 35. Kg2 Qf8 36. Qxe5 Rxd2 That set the stage for a dream scenario 37. Ne6 is winning for White. The e6- in the final round. Lenderman and Akobian, While the computer does not hate this square provides some pretty tactics in 1 the two leaders with 6 ⁄2/10, had yet to move as much as I did during live these variations, only fair since this is a play. The last time two tournament leaders commentary, it relieves the queenside French structure!. happened to be paired in the final game of tension far too early. The c2-pawn is very 32. Nxd4 Kh8 a round robin U.S. Championship was backward, but it’s hard to take once White 1963, when, who else, Fischer beat Pal goes Bd2 followed by Rc1. That d4-pawn Benko in the last round to take first. The looks like a bigger target. In my eyes, organizers were surely elated of this quirk, better was a variation like: 17. ... Qa5 18. which helped offset a lifeless start to the tournament. The drawing of lots this year Bb2 Qc5 19. Rb1 Rfc8 20. Re2 Bb5 21. had the top two seeds, Kamsky and Gareev, Qe1 axb3 22. axb3 Ra2 23. Nh2 Nb8 24. play in the first round of the playoffs. They Nf3 Nc6 And the position seems approxi- drew in 14 moves. mately balanced. The two leaders jostled but neither could 18. Nh2 Rc8 19. Nf3 Qb6 20. Bg5 Bxg5 21. claim a large advantage. Their draw allowed Nxg5 Rc6 22. Qd2 Qc5 Kamsky to beat Friedel and finally close the distance completely (he had not led after any (See diagram top of next column) round except the final). All three finished

www.uschess.org 27 Cover Story / 2014 U.S. Championship with 7/11, necessitating the playoff. live commentary, I actually predicted to the game. “Gata will be the first to tell you, he whoever had the draw odds would not 9. b4 Ba7 10. Bb2 Rb8? didn’t impress any of us, but he did what just draw, but win the game. Here’s how he had to do,” commentator GM Yasser my prediction came true. Seirawan said. 1. c4 e5 That earlier win by Kamsky over Lenderman gave him better three-person For the second straight day, Lenderman tiebreaks, so for the next day’s playoff he opted for 1. c4. Akobian wasn’t looking to rested for the opening segment while the repeat the dreadful position he received in other two played a bidding Armageddon that game, and changed his reply. A wise game. Lenderman bid 33 minutes, then move, as Lenderman demonstrated excep - Akobian’s envelope revealed 29:57. Thus tional preparation throughout the event. he took Black with draw odds and that 2. g3 Nc6 3. Bg2 Nf6 4. Nc3 Bc5 time, while Lenderman’s clock was set to 45 minutes with White. The continuation 4. ... Bb4 5. Nd5 Bc5 Akobian didn’t settle for equality. 6. e3 d6 7. Ne2 a6 was played in GM Hao Pouncing on f2 made his draw odds Wang (FIDE 2736) -GM Laurent Fressinet This move is not awful, and I understand irrelevant: (FIDE 2708) in the FIDE Grand Prix Series, its idea to protect b7 from future threats, Paris 2013. These elite players drew, but but it is very passive. Lenderman was now there are subtleties in every move order. able to seize the initiative, but instead English Opening (A25) played ... GM Aleksandr Lenderman (2696) 5. e3 0-0 6. a3 a6 7. Nge2 d6 8. 0-0 h6 GM Varuzhan Akobian (2746) Black is trying to stay as noncommital 11. d4 U.S. Championship (Rapid Tiebreaks)(1), St. Louis, as possible. The light-squared bishop has This is not a move I like at all. I think Missouri, 05.20.2014 yet to find a home, so it was clever of Lenderman had good chances to play for Notes by GM Robert Hess Akobian to wait for a good square to open an advantage with 11. Nd5 Nxd5 (Also GMs Varuzhan Akobian and Aleksandr up. Also, b7 could become a target if the good for White is 11. ... Re8 12. f4 Nxd5 Lenderman battled to a draw in round 11 bishop relinquishes its defense of that 13. cxd5 Ne7 14. Rc1.) 12. cxd5 Ne7 13. of the U.S. Championship. Their reward? pawn. Perhaps better, and less deliberate, d4 f6 14. Rc1. A rematch the next day. Lenderman again was: 8. ... Bf5 9. d4 Ba7 (9. ... exd4? 10. had the white pieces, but this time had Nxd4 gives White a simple [yet slight] 11. ... exd4 12. exd4 Bf5 time odds to Akobian’s draw odds. During advantage) 10. b4 Re8 which looks similar Finally the bishop comes out, and

Gareev’s post-tournament FIDE was one The Women’s squad will be captained by Olympiad Qualification point higher, and his USCF two points GM Melikset Khachiyan and coached by The U.S. Championship and U.S. Women's higher. The deciding factor? Shankland’s GM Yury Shulman. Several women who Championship are the last events counted peak USCF rating came within the last 90 have not been active in recent years or toward Olympiad Team qualification. days, giving him the precious few bonus have not been in the U.S. Federation for According to USCF rules, the winner of each points he needed to eclipse Gareev. very long are not listed here. event gets automatic placement on the According to IM John Donaldson, he will These first five have all accepted their team for August in Tromsø, Norway (they again captain the team, and GM Wesley So invitations. Some new names in spots four also get a ticket to the World Team Champi- will coach. All five players have confirmed and five are not new to the Olympiad. onship, if the U.S. qualifies). participation. Nemcova has thrice played board two for Had GM Alex Lenderman won the playoff, “Qualification Rating” is an average of FIDE, Czech Republic, while Sharevich has played GM Sam Shankland would have been USCF, USCF peak, and bonus points for time six times for Belarus, twice as top board. deprived of his first ever Olympiad spot. frame and prior medals won. Lenderman said during the tournament 1) GM IRINA KRUSH that he didn't even know that the winner 1) GM HIKARU NAKAMURA 2543.5 qualified for the team, whereas Shankland 2840.5 2) IM ANNA ZATONSKIH was acutely aware of the math. He often 2) GM GATA KAMSKY 2495.5 informed who was ahead after each round. 2761 Five players qualify for each team—four 3) WGM TATEV ABRAHAMYAN boards and an alternate. The team looked 3) GM VARUZHAN AKOBIAN 2449 headed for a diplomatic headache, as GM 2755 Timur Gareev’s possible travel restrictions 4) WGM KATERINA NEMCOVA 4) GM ALEXANDER ONISCHUK could have complicated the process. That 2330 2715.5 turned out to be a non-issue as his poor performance and Shankland’s fourth- place 5) GM SAM SHANKLAND 5) WGM ANNA SHAREVICH result allowed the Samford Fellow to nick 2702.5 2324.5 him at the wire. ~M.K.

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Akobian has already completely equalized. White’s “best” move was 26. Qxe2 I’d never played this set up before; the according to the computer. The result is g3-fianchetto occurs very rarely in my 13. c5 clear. games. But it was a good choice for a The bishop on a7 is closed out of the lengthy game, avoiding better known 26. ... Ne4 27. Bd4 Rg2+ 28. Kf1 Rf2+ 29. Kg1 game, but Black still does not have any positions and forcing lines. Rg2+ 30. Kf1 huge weaknesses. Akobian quickly built up 3. ... d5 4. Bg2 c5 a solid position thanks to somewhat cautious play by Lenderman. This hadn’t featured in Anna’s games either. Surprised by my opening choice, 13. ... Qd7 14. Nf4 Rfe8 15. Rc1 she also decides to deviate from her usual Too passive. In a must-win game as this, paths. Altogether a rather normal course Lenderman had to seize the initative. It of events. A few moves into the game, appears the d5-square was not to his liking we’re on our own. this game. 15. Ncd5 Nxd5 16. Nxd5 Be4 (White is a bit better after 16. ... Ne7 17. 5. 0-0 Nc6 6. d4 dxc4 7. Qa4 Ne3 Bh3 18. Bxh3 Qxh3 19. Qf3) 17. Bxe4 IM Ruofan Li had played this way a - Rxe4 18. Qf3 Rbe8 19. Rad1 And White has gainst me in the Chinese League in 2005, a small, but stable, plus in all lines. and I lost after falling into a tricky opening 15. ... Ne7 16. Re1 c6 trap. Learning from my previous experi - Akobian could repeat, claim a draw, ence, I now try this line as White. and move on to face Kamsky. However, the position is completely winning, so he 7. ... cxd4 instead takes the full point. I played 7. ... Bd7 against Ruofan Li. 30. ... Rxh2 31. Qc2 Rh1+ 32. Bg1 Nxg3 mate. Now the next couple of moves are forced, as White needs to regain the sacrificed With checkmate on the board, Akobian pawns. moved on to face Gata Kamsky for the title. This game was very instructive. White 8. Nxd4 Qxd4 9. Bxc6+ Bd7 10. Rd1 had some opportunities to press for an edge, especially with Nd5 ideas. However, with the draw odds in his back pocket, Akobian was able to maintain equality and force Lenderman to start making objectively Excellent play by Akobian. Now he at - suspicious moves in order to find winning tempts to shut down the center. If chances. They were never there, and Lenderman fights for it, trades will ensue. Akobian showed class in a smooth victory. Advantage goes to the player with draw Lenderman undoubtedly was disappointed, odds. but he played an amazing tournament to 17. Qb3 Ng6 18. Nxg6 Bxg6 19. Rxe8+ Rxe8 find himself tied after round 11. Both 20. d5 players deserve ample applause.

Black was already a bit better, but now After only a short break, Akobian had to A critical position came up early, and his advantage is huge. Lenderman became regroup and play the two-game rapid Anna spent awhile here. Neither of us desperate for a win, but it’s already too match with Kamsky. knew this position, although it’s all been late. Relatively best was 20. Qd1 d5 21. The Women's Championship, held across reached before many, many times. Qd2 Bb8 (21. ... Qe6 22. a4 Bb8 23. b5 the room upstairs, also had a three-person Bc7 gives Black a slight edge, due to extension. Krush benefitted from the better 10. ... Bxc6 complete control over the open e-file.) 22. tiebreaks thanks to defeating her perennial 10. ... Qxd1+ 11. Qxd1 Bxc6 This queen Re1 Rxe1+ 23. Qxe1 Qe6 which gives Black foil in the penultimate round. She went into sacrifice, first played in 1976, is the other risk-free equality. the game in a desperate situation, trailing alternative. It looked like it gave Black 20. ... dxc5 21. dxc6 bxc6 22. Na4 c4 by a full point. Anything other than a win decent compensation, still ... it’s not easy would likely end her chances. to give up your queen on move 10 in a 22. ... cxb4 accomplishes the same game where you only need a draw. I winning tactics as in the game, with a thought White may be a bit better here, pawn to boot. Open Catalan (E04) and the computer also prefers White; 23. Qxc4 Bxf2+! 24. Kxf2 GM Irina Krush (2547) however it probably underestimates IM Anna Zatonskih (2529) Black’s potential fortress setups in the When 24. Kh1 is your best move, you U.S. Women’s Championship (8), St. Louis, endgame. All in all, this must be a know you are in trouble. A fabulous Missouri, 05.17.2014 preferable continuation to 10. ... Bxc6, winning line occurs after 24. ... Be3 25. Notes by Krush which gives Black quite a bleak endgame Bxc6 Qd6 26. Re1 (26. Bxe8 Be4+ wins the to defend. queen, with mate to come.) 26. ... Bd3 I was ready to play a long game on this 27. Qc3 Bd4!! 28. Rxe8+ Nxe8 29. Qc1 day. Despite the discouraging tournament 11. Qxc6+ bxc6 12. Rxd4 Bb5! If White’s light-squared bishop leaves situation and the accompanying worries And this position was reached back in the h1-a8 diagonal, mate ensues. White that I would not be able to reverse it, it 1937! Even though the queens and two must retreat the bishop, losing the knight never crossed my mind to give up my title minor pieces have come off so early, this on a4. A terrific combination! without a fight. is by no means a “boring” endgame. White 24. ... Qd2+ 25. Kg1 Re2 26. Bxc6 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. g3 is simply much better due to Black’s pawn

www.uschess.org 29 Cover Story / 2014 U.S. Championship weaknesses on the queenside, and I was very happy at the result of the opening. White is about to win back the c-pawn. The database shows that in the hands of good players, White wins this endgame with a large percentage. 12. ... Nd5 13. Rxc4 Kd7 14. e4 Kicking the knight out of the center is an important part of White’s plan. 14. ... Nb6 15. Rc2

A great square for the rook—no need to game, where with decent technique White Everything was building up nicely for be tempted by the check on d4. White is shows why several pawn weak nesses White, and here Ra6 (a great square for the aiming for the setup Be3-Nd2-Nb3, Rac1, combined with having those pawns fixed rook, which I had been intending to use all etc. After these natural moves Black’s on the same color as your bishop is not along) followed by more improvements like position will be hardly tenable. viable in the long run. Kd3 were in order. I got a little too ambi - tious and too careless with my next move; 15. ... f5!? 25. Nb3?! I wanted to force Black to defend the a7- Of course Anna understands that I was not sure yet about trading knights pawn with ... Ra8, and thought that after 35. ... c4 I was winning easily enough, Black’s prospects are dim, and tries to and decided on this maneuver, which gives but it turned out not to be easy at all! change the nature of the position with Black unnecessary counterplay. this break, hoping to get at least the d5- 25. ... Na4 26. Nd2 Nb6 35. Rca4? square back for her knight. White actually Stronger is 26. ... c4! A thematic move, This move could have cost me a half has several tempting options now other advancing the c-pawn off the dark square. point, and it is a good example of bad than the one I chose, which was to keep I had seen it, but miscalculated in my technique. What is good technique? Build - the position essentially as it is. variations. 27. Nxc4 (27. Rxc4 Nxb2 28. ing up your advantage incrementally and Rxc7+ Bxc7 29. Bxa7 Ra8) 27. ... Nxb2 28. not giving your opponent any counterplay! 16. f3 Rxb2 Rxc4 29. Rxc4 Rxc4 30. Rb7+ Ke6 But the premature 35. Rca4 gives Black an opportunity to activate his pieces for a The continuation 16. Be3 fxe4 17. Nd2 31. Kf3 I thought White was doing well mere pawn, and White’s winning task is Nd5 18. Nxe4 Be7 19. Bc5 was what I here, about to pick off a pawn, but Black immeasurably harder. was considering during the game. My has the strong 31. ... Rc3! and the tactical coach suggested 16. exf5!? exf5 17. Nc3 threat of ... Bc5 is enough to equalize the 35. ... c4! 36. Rxc4 Rxc4 37. bxc4 Rxc4 38. Kd3 game. and just trying to attack the black king on Rb4 39. Rxa7?! the open files! 27. Nc4 Much better was 39. Ra6!, threatening Bc5, than the immediate capture on a7. 16. ... fxe4 17. fxe4 Bd6 18. Be3 Rhc8 19. Nd2 Going back to the right idea. 39. ... h5! e5 20. Rd1 27. ... Nxc4 28. Rxc4 Ke6 29. b3 In time pressure Anna finds a very good Threatening Bxb6 and Nc4, thus forcing A typical small improvement in struc - move. Black’s response. ture: putting pawns on the color squares where your opponent’s bishop can’t attack 40. Rxg7 Rb2 20. ... Ke6 21. Rdc1 Kd7 22. Nb3 them. Black is tied down to the defense of Paradoxically, the knight transfer to the c5. other side of the board was much stronger! 29. ... Kd7 22. Nf3. 29. ... a6!? I thought it was desirable to 22. ... Rc7 23. Na5 Rac8 24. Kg2 at least get one pawn off a dark square, and guard it via the sixth rank, thus not This was a tricky move that was pleasing giving White a chance to get on the sixth to make. It is not only a simple “improving rank himself. the king”, but a preparation for Bxb6 followed by the winning Nc4, ensuring no 30. Ra4 Ke7 31. Kf3 Rf8+ 32. Ke2 Rb8 33. Ra5 ... Bc5 check! But Anna also saw this and Rbc8 34. Rc4 Ke6 played 24. ... c5 quickly.

24. ... c5 vNotables (clockwise from top left): 13-year-old Ashritha Eswaran had three (see diagram top of next column) wins and finished eighth, one of the better wild-card invite performances However, guarding against the tactical ever. GM Giorgi Kacheishvili coached two grandmasters into Armageddon problem of Bxb6, Black is definitely playoffs (Alex Lenderman and Irina Krush). Four-time women’s champion IM making another positional concession by Anna Zatonskih fell just short of winning her fifth title. WGM Tatev placing one more pawn on a dark square. Abrahamyan almost pulled off an upset by making the Armageddon playoff I thought we were now in a textbook end- with Krush and Zatonskih.

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Fighting there was a part of life. All the little Former light-heavyweight boys fought each other in the street as a boxing champion William Guthrie. His championship ring game, instigated by the older boys. A (see inset photo) possibly community center right across the street helped intimidate his offered boxing lessons. At a tender age, opponents at the chess tables Guthrie was encouraged to enter a weeklong outside of the St. Louis club. local boxing tournament for school kids. “I wasn’t even five, but big for my age,” Guthrie said. “We said I was almost six. I won a trophy taller than me.” That early victory eventually led to the Golden Gloves national title in 1985, 13 years after St. Louis had given up on Pruitt-Igoe, razing its 33 high-rises with earth- shuddering explosions. Guthrie credits a subsequent four-year prison term with saving his life. In 1997 a three-round TKO (Technical Knockout) won him the IBF light-heavyweight title. In 2006 he needed just four to capture the cruiserweight crown. A heavy-handed puncher and smart ring craftsman, he was for a time considered a threat to even legendary Roy Jones, Jr. Chess came to Guthrie through his seventh- grade teacher. “Mr. Curry, at Simmons Middle School, set up a chess set every day in his homeroom class.” Guthrie’s friends all played checkers, but he was inquisitive. Curry told him chess was the smart game but that he could learn to play it well if he took the time to learn. “Mr. Curry had me memorize the names of the pieces and told me how they moved. From there, I started playing him and he taught me every day.” A beep interrupted our telephone interview. “Ha! That’s my friend wanting to line up a chess game!” Guthrie laughed. At home in Philadelphia, where he likes to give talks to school children encouraging staying in school and walking away from senseless violence, “I’d Rather Be A Thinker!” chess remains an important part of his life. He Former U.S. Champions Gata Kamsky and Alex Onischuk, along with 10 more of plays skittles and three-minute games. “In the America’s best, were duking it out for the 2014 title at the Saint Louis Club. ring, three minutes can seem like an hour! It’s Meanwhile, another player who had been to the mountaintop sat hunched over a brutal. I’d rather be a thinker!” During a stay in chessboard one floor down and street-side, on the other side of the plate glass St. Louis to look after his ailing mother, the window. But his title wasn’t “grandmaster.” William Guthrie had been light- former boxing champ accidently discovered heavyweight and cruiserweight boxing champion of the world. the Saint Louis Chess Club when a friend invited him to a restaurant next door. Guthrie grew up in the toughest area of St. Louis in history, the internationally Ironically, the elegant club is only a mile-and- infamous housing project Pruitt-Igoe, erected in 1955 to great fanfare. But by the a-half walk from the former site of Pruitt-Igoe. time Guthrie was born, the tenement-complex had devolved into a crime-ridden slum, where even children witnessed atrocities. Guthrie himself was wounded by Much of Guthrie’s life has been a fight, in and gunfire a number of times. “When I was a little kid,” Guthrie remembered, “I out of the ring. Now you get the feeling that couldn’t imagine living to 18 or 19—none of the kids around me seemed to he thinks his best battles are on the make it that long.” chessboard. ~Al Lawrence

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I knew I had thrown away a huge part no matter from what position. White still of my advantage. I spent a long time has an extra pawn, after all. The trick is, calculating here. Of course, White wants how to actually coordinate the pieces, stop to hold on to the a-pawn and advance it as the e-pawn, push your pawns without far as possible, but that’s easier said than losing them ... and to do all this with a done. couple minutes left on the clock. But I had one idea in mind and somehow I got 41. a4 Ra2! 42. Rh7 to carry it out. Holding the pawn with 42. Ra7?? falls 51. Bg5 Ke6 52. Rh8 into a trap: 42. ... Ra3+ 43. Ke2 Rxe3+ 44. Kxe3 Bc5+ and Black wins! I rejected the immediate 52. Rh4 because of 52. ... Kf5 53. Rxe4 Kxe4 and 42. ... Ra3+! I evaluated the bishop ending as fine for Black. More good defense from Anna, not Kd5 61. h5 Rf3 62. Bh4 Rf7 63. h6 Be5 64. hurrying to capture the a4-pawn. With 52. ... Ra4 53. Rh4! Bg5 Kd4 65. Be3+ Kxe3 66. Rxe5 Kd3 67. Kh5 checks and pins, Black will force White’s e3 68. g4 e2 69. g5 Ra7 70. Re8 Ra8 71. Rxe2 king to an awkward position on h3. Kxe2 72. h7 Kf3 73. g6 Ra5+ 43. Ke2 Ra2+ 44. Kf3 Ra3 45. Kf2 Black could have gotten the endgame rook versus queen with 73. ... Kf4 74. g7 White still cannot play 45. Rxh5 because Ra5+ 75. Kg6 Ra6+ 76. Kf7 Ra7+ 77. Kf6 of 45. ... Bc5, so White’s king has to move Ra6+ 78. Ke7 Ra7+ 79. Kd6 Rxg7 80. off the third rank. h8=Q but just prior to the tournament I 45. ... Ra2+ 46. Kf1 Ra1+ 47. Kg2 Ra2+ 48. had browsed through Dvoretsky’s End - Kh3 Rxa4 game Manual and fortunately knew about the triangulation maneuver White has in Black captures the pawn only once the key defensive position. White’s king has been exiled to h3. 74. Kh6 Kg4 75. h8=Q, Black resigned. 49. Rh6+ Kd7 50. Rxh5 Rxe4 I think this move won the game for me. Thank you to everyone who rooted for The idea is to wrest control of the fourth me throughout this tough event! And a big rank so the king could come out to g4, thank you to my coach Giorgi, who once possibly back to f3, block checks with again was a key part of my title win. Be3, defend the bishop with Re4, etc. And there is no ... Kf5, defending the rook, as Like Kamsky’s win over Lenderman, on the previous move. this win had the doubly important effect of also giving Krush the bye in the playoff. 53. ... Ra2 54. Kg4 Kd5 55. Rh8 Ra4+ 56. Kf5 The rivalry has become one-sided in recent years. Krush achieved her grandmaster The king is well situated here. title before this year’s contest. She’s 56. ... Ra2 57. h4 captured three straight titles and has won all of the decisive head-to-head matchups (see diagram top of next column) since 2012. Still, Krush said, “I don't see It is rather ironic that the game was myself as more of a favorite as I did before The advance of the h-pawn signifies real won from this stage, when White’s advan - (becoming grandmaster). We’re still close progress for White. I started to feel opti - tage is at the lowest point it’s been from the in rating.” mistic here. In fact, the computer says opening. I knew that Black was more or “It wasn’t such an easy day for me,” White has a winning position already. less OK here, but that didn’t really deter Krush said after the game, explaining her me, because ... the game had to be won, 57. ... Rf2+ 58. Kg4 e4 59. Rd8 Ke6 60. Re8+ spate of draws against lower-rated players

2014 U.S. Championship Rating 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 Score GM Gata Kamsky 2713 x 1½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 ½½ ½ 7 GM Aleksandr Lenderman 2582 0 x ½101 11½½1½ 7 GM Varuzhan Akobian 2643 ½ ½ x ½0½1½1 11 ½ 7 GM Daniel Naroditsky 2543 ½ 0 ½ x 1½ 1½½ 0½ 1 6 GM Samuel L. Shankland 2634 ½ 1 1 0 x 0½1½½½½ 6 GM Alexander Onischuk 2668 ½ 0 ½ ½ 1 x ½½½ ½½ ½ 5½ GM Ray Robson 2631 ½ 0 0 0 ½ ½ x ½1 1½1 5½ GM Joshua E. Friedel 2505 00½½0½½x 111½ 5½ GM Sergey Erenburg 2594 0½0 ½½½ 0 0 x 11 ½ 4½ GM Timur Gareev 2653 ½ ½ 0 1 ½ ½ 0 0 0 x ½1 4½ GM Alejandro Ramirez 2595 ½ 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 0 ½ x 14 GM Mackenzie Molner 2522 ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 0 x 3½

www.uschess.org 33 Cover Story / 2014 U.S. Championship partially resulted from being sick during the win in a sharp position, and when the asked White what she was up to. event. “It's like I was in a script, a night - attack fizzled, Abrahamyan took over the 62. g4? mare script, that someone else had written initiative and bailed out into a perpetual for me. I didn’t believe I could do it.” check, securing advancement. Again, a simplifying move like 62. Rh5+ Like Lenderman, she leaned on the words “I was really worried,” Abrahamyan said. would have made the win elementary. The of her coach, Kacheishvili. “He told me to “I knew she had something prepared ... My maneuvering of the four rooks kept the prepare for the longest game of my life. preparation really didn’t help me at all crowd on their feet! When you’re in a must-win situation, he was this tournament, and it’s too bad, because I had some good prep.” 62. ... Rg8+ 63. Kf5 Rf2+ 64. Ke6 Rg6+ 65. Kd5 thinking about games like Kasparov-Karpov Rg5+ 66. Kc6 Rf6+ [World Championship, 1987, Game 24].” Since the Women's Armageddon game In that game, Garry Kasparov had to win lasted longer than the men’s, Abrahamyan’s The continuation 66. ... Rxg4 67. Rb8+ on the final day to even the match and retain break was even shorter than Akobian’s Rg8 68. Rxg8+ Kxg8 is a win (by one the title. He would write in How Life Imitates (organizers wanted both rapid playoffs to tempo!) since Black’s king is so far away. start at the same time). Chess, “This time I would have a good long 67. Kb7 Rxg4 68. Ka8 time to enjoy it.” Kasparov got three years to Although never World Rapid Champion luxuriate. Krush’s respite was only one day— like Kamsky, Krush had a similar advan - What a run the king completed! tage besides the extra rest. She was only coincidentally St. Irene’s day in the Russian 68. ... Kg8 69. a5 Orthodox calendar, of which she is a practi- days removed from competing in the tioner. After the day off, Krush had plenty Women’s World Rapid Championship in more work to defend her trophy, and she Russia, where her plus score over 15 would have more than one suitor. She was rounds gave her some valuable last-minute now tied with Zatonskih at 6/8, while experience. Abrahamyan lurked a half-point back. The opening game became key, as Krush In game nine, the final round of the 10- had to navigate the labyrinth of a rare player round robin, Krush couldn’t close double rook and pawn ending. The time the door on her attack against WIM needed to figure out how to escape the Viktorija Ni. Nor could Zatonskih’s Ex - checks resulted in her clock ticking down change sacrifice and complicated knight to two seconds after 70. a6. ending produce a win against WGM “Two seconds—I’ve done that several Katerina Nemcova. The two draws allowed times in a row,” Krush said. “At least it Abrahamyan, who insisted she wasn’t wasn’t one second!” watching, to become a third leading lady It is clear that in the waning moments, as she beat struggling WGM Camilla Krush didn’t trust the win existed by Baginskaite. Two-second warning trading one set of rooks—69. Rb8+ Rf8 “I don't want to keep watching them GM Irina Krush (2547) 70. Rxf8+ Kxf8 71. a5 Ke8 and this time, [finish first],” Abrahamyan said. “I think I WGM Tatev Abrahamyan (2471) she was right! This position is a theoretical have good chances in the tiebreak.” U.S. Women’s Championship (Women, Rapid draw. “At this point, you can’t complain if you Tiebreaks)(1), St. Louis, Missouri 05.20.2014 69. ... Ra4? have to win it in a tiebreak,” Krush said of her imperfect play. “I just fell asleep for a 69. ... Rf8+ 70. Rb8 Rxb8+ 71. Kxb8 Rg5 few rounds there.” Paradoxically, trading one set of rooks is For Zatonskih, who had not played now the right way for Black. Only the outside of a few Bundesliga games and one move ... Rg5 holds, reaching a position so small tournament since last year’s Cham - famous it has a name—the Vancura pionship, she was relieved the classical Position. chess had ended. Harkening back to a 70. a6 Chess.com Blitz Death Match in which Abrahamyan beat her, Zatonskih intimated Played with two seconds remaining. that the lower-rated Abrahamyan was the Pretty, but starting with 70. Rb8+ Rf8 71. favorite. a6 sure seemed easier to figure out in a Despite the layoff from competitive pinch. chess, Zatonskih reminded, “Don't forget 52. Rxh5 70. ... Rf8+ my husband is a grandmaster so I’m always around chess.” The moves to this game do not accu - The pawn is safe because of 70. ... Raxa6 Zatonskih announced publicly that she rately convey the tension. The players 71. Rb8+ Rf8 72. Rxa6. wanted white in the Armageddon match. were under one minute with a five-second 71. Rb8 Rb4 72. Rab7 Ra4 73. Rxf8+ Kxf8 74. She was not being deceptive—the following increment, and Krush had to figure out a a7 Ke8 75. Kb8 Kd8 76. a8=Q, Black resigned. day she sealed the time of 45 minutes in safe king path to get her three extra pawns her envelope, ensuring that she would going. That was some rook-and-pawn ending! “lose” the bid and obtain white with more 52. ... Rc2+ 53. Kh3 Raa2 54. Kg4 Rc4+ 55. time. Abrahamyan picked 29:45 and thus From there Krush absorbed some token Kh3 Rcc2 56. Rg5+ Kf8 57. Rf5+ Kg8 58. Kg4 started with only 12 seconds less than pressure on f7 in game two. She held Rc4+ 59. Kg5 Akobian across the room. thanks to constant threats of repetition on Unlike Akobian, who was doing the The move 59. Rf4 was simpler, and more White’s king, and agreed to a draw on the attacking, Abrahamyan quickly found impor tantly for White, less complicated. better side of a rook and pawn ending, herself on the receiving end of a piece securing the title defense. 59. ... Rxh2 60. Rb5 Rc8 61. Kg6 Kh8 sacrifice, something she usually delivers Krush revealed that most of her prep - rather than endures. Zatonskih missed a The alternative 61. ... Rc6+ would have aration for the finals was for Zatonskih.

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After Abrahamyan advanced, she focused on “making good moves with a fresh mind.” “I find my performance here embar - rassing,” Krush said immediately after the event. “Not winning the won games. I have to work on that.” Krush had extra motivation not to split the rapid 1-1 and have to play a final game after that. “I'm so happy we didn’t go to Armageddon—I have a salon appoint - ment at 5:30.” While Akobian and Abrahamyan tried to break the hegemony of “K and K” to “A and A,” others turned in noteworthy perfor - mances in St. Louis. Friedel finished on an even score despite being ranked last. Ashritha Eswaran opened her Champi- onship career by having her queen trapped yet still fighting back to win. She won Best Game honors and played confidently all tournament, notching three wins and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay presents Rex and finishing eighth, one of the better wild-card Jeanne Sinquefield with a key to the City of St. Louis. St. Louis invite performances in recent memory. Chess Club Director Tony Rich is to the left. Image Credit: Sarah Carmody Nemcova, a student at the University of Texas at Brownsville, landed fourth in her inaugural Championship, the same place - ment as Shankland and young GM Daniel “It's a big win for me. I didn’t expect to win year, he called her his “guardian angel.” Naroditsky. this year.” Even more in range is Krush. She is Gareev and Onischuk never got anything In 2013, he expressed disappointment also three back (her six to Gresser’s nine). going, nor did Alejandro Ramirez, last that one of the younger talents did not rise Krush just turned 30, less than half the year’s runner-up. up to overtake him. This year, that feeling age of Gresser during her ninth title (63). Ramirez said this year’s 12-player field was more like pleasant surprise. After Regardless of Kamsky’s final Champi- greatly changed the tenor of the tourna - drawing four of the opening five games, he onship tally, his place amongst the ment. Last year was a 24-player Swiss. said he expected someone else would win. pantheon of American greats is assured. “This tournament is stronger than last The beginning of the tournament could be Nakamura summarized it this way last year,” he said. “It's harder to go on a seen as a continuation of a year-long slide. year: “I feel like Gata’s given a lot to streak.” Kamsky had shed 50 points on his FIDE American chess over the years and I’m While the big focus before the tournament rating since last summer. not sure he’s received the due gratitude was on GM Hikaru Nakamura’s absence, he Kamsky mentioned flagging energy levels that he deserves. At the end of the day, I watched many rounds closely, chatting live a few times, and also remarked that “trying hope his accomplishments, everything on the Internet. He explained that even to play super-solid chess is very risky” if he’s achieved, is respected and appreciated scoring +5 (8/11) for him would result in your goal is to finish first. “These round ... It would be a real pity to see him quit, negative FIDE rating points. Depending on robins, I was never very good at these but times go on.” the day, that could mean a handful of spots things.” After a mid-career life change that in the world rankings. He had already committed to playing included medical school and a law degree, The talk after the tournament centered an event in June and the Olympiad in Kamsky’s chess comeback is now entering on the future of Kamsky. Several years ago, August. After that, he was not sure. its second decade. His personal he tossed out the number 40 as his likely Kamsky also announced that he is middlegame seems full of candidate moves. retirement age. By the time you read this, engaged. His fiancée watched him play No matter what career he chooses, after his he will have reached that milestone. the entire rapid playoff. Suspecting that fifth title, he said, “It's going to look good “I’m having second thoughts,” he said. something intervened to help him win this on the résumé.”

2014 U.S. Women’s Championship Rating 1234567 8 910 Score GM Irina Krush 2489 x 1½ 1 ½½ ½ 1 ½ 1 6½ IM Anna Zatonskih 2469 0 x 1½1½1 1 ½1 6½ WGM Tatev Abrahamyan 2366 ½ 0 x 11½11½1 6½ WGM Katerina Nemcova 2282 0 ½ 0 x ½½ 1 1 ½ 1 5 FM Alisa Melekhina 2151 ½ 0 0 ½ x 10½1½ 4 WIM Iryna Zenyuk 2249 ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 x ½0 1½ 4 WGM Sabina-Francesca Foisor 2238 ½ 0 0 0 1 ½ x 101 4 Ashritha Eswaran 1979 0 0 0 0 ½ 1 0 x 11 3½ WIM Viktorija Ni 2206 ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 0 1 0 x ½ 3½ WGM Camilla Baginskaite 2267 0 0 0 0 ½ ½ 0 0 ½ x 1½

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Fritz Leiber (right) with his son Justin. Literary Chess: The Stories of Fritz Leiber Remembering a chess expert who was also an accomplished author.

By CURTIS SCOTT SHUMAKER

“The glowing board in his mind was an serious devotees of chess can appreciate. he played little skittles chess between his unquenchable beacon, an all demanding Leiber not only wrote about chess, he also periods of tournament competition: “Chess mandala.” This line from Fritz Leiber’s used it as the inspiration for some of his seemed too important a game to be trifled story “Midnight by the Morphy Watch” literary techniques. In this article, we will with.” provides a small taste of the intimate recount the role chess played in the For Leiber, chess could have become, treatment the author gives the subject of development of Leiber’s career and relate as it has for so many whose talent doesn’t chess. Although the chessboard and pieces a few of his stories which Chess Life measure up to their ambition, just another contain rich symbolic potential, the readers may want to check out. dead end, a nagging failure tucked away in connection between chess and the fine Leiber learned chess as a child, but was the basement. Fortunately for his readers, arts has been tenuous at best. With not introduced to serious chess until his Leiber’s development in chess when he occasional exceptions such as Marcel first year of college at the University of was a young adult paralleled his study of Duchamp’s painting “The Chess Players” Chicago’s Reynolds Club where he “read Shakespeare. Fritz Leiber, Sr. was a noted and Ingmar Bergman’s film The Seventh up on the fascinating history of the game Shakespearean actor before World War II, Seal, most artists and writers limit their and began to dream romantically of and Leiber took roles in several plays in his use of chess to basic and rather trite becoming a chess master ...” However, he father’s repertoire company. Under the metaphors along the lines of “he realized soon gave up chess, deciding it was “too influence of Shakespeare, chess came to he was a pawn in the game of life.” dangerous,” only to return to it sporad- mean more than just a game to Leiber; However, Leiber (pronounced LY-ber), ically throughout his life, earning his the kings and queens and intricate ploys who was one of America’s most prominent expert rating along the way. Interestingly, of the board took on the characteristics of fantasists as well as an expert-rated chess he writes in his autobiography Not Much the powerful dramas and complex person- player, wrote several works of fiction which Disorder and Not So Early Sex, about why alities he acted out on the stage. In all his PHOTO BY AND COPYRIGHT © ANDREW I. PORTER; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

36 August 2014 | Chess Life Literature / Fritz Leiber chess stories, the ghost of Shakespeare is In “Midnight by the Morphy Watch” Leiber Dreams of Albert Moreland.” In this story, present. gives us an intriguing portrait of a chess Leiber aptly describes the psychological Now to the stories themselves, which can player’s psychology. A once prom ising player wrecks that chess players can become as be found in several anthologies such as, named Ritter (German for Knight) wanders a result of America’s financial and The Ghost Light, Nights Black Agents, the streets of San Francisco, dabbling in intellectual indifference to its chess artists. Heroes and Horrors, and The Book of Fritz coffee house tourna ments. One day, he When the narrator encounters Moreland Leiber. playing chess for 15 Perhaps the story of cents a game in a most direct interest to pre-World War II arcade, chess players is Leiber’s he observes, “I got the most realistic treatment of impression that he the game, “The 64-Square thought chess too trivial Madhouse.” In this a business to warrant story (astonishingly, written serious consideration, in 1962) we witness a although he was perfectly grandmaster-level round willing to dribble his life robin tournament with away ...waiting for several of the leading something really important players of the 1960s and a to come along, if it ever Deep Blue type computer did.” However, the invented by World Business narrator soon discovers Machines (WBM). The that Moreland has a players are thinly darker side to his life disguised in the story by than self-marginal- obvious pseudonyms: Jal ization. Each night, for Tal, Vitbonnik for Moreland enters a dream Botvinnik, Serek for Keres, where he plays an and Angler for Fischer. ongoing, chess-like game During the course of this with an unseen, all- story written in the infancy powerful oppo nent. As of computer chess appli - the story progresses, the cation, Leiber accurately nar ra tor’s investigations Leiber’s books are readily available on the secondary book market. predicts many of the key reveal that the fate of the issues in con tem porary world rests in the hands computer/ hu man competition, espe cially finds in a curio shop an elegantly crafted of this disrespected, unknown chess player. the recent Kasparov versus Deep Blue pawn and a mysteri ous pocket watch Through out the story, Leiber takes the match. For in stance, the tourna ment in the engraved with chess symbols. He identifies tactical princi ples of chess and adds a story is over whelmed by media attention these objects as gifts originally given to psychological dimension to them. For disproportionate to the public’s actual interest Paul Morphy after his triumphant return example, here’s how he describes a gambit in chess. Also, the story predicts the post- from Europe in 1859. by Moreland’s opponent: industrial angst that sets in, mainly among Strangely, Ritter’s playing skills improve There was one piece in particular which non-chess players, when the machine begins dramatically, eventually to the point where had an intensely morbid fascina tion for his to beat the humans. Reminiscent of he can defeat an international master in a dream-self. [Moreland] identified it as “the Kasparov, some of the players accuse the blindfold simultaneous exhibition! However, archer” because the stylized weapon it bore machine and its oper ators of cheating. On a his new found powers are as disturbing and gave the impression of being able to hurt at more technical level, the story explores they are exhilarating. For one thing, he a distance ... The mingled fear and loathing the nature of the WBM machine’s game in can never stop playing games in his head; it inspired in him some times became so such areas as: the impor tance of the opening even his dreams are dominated by chess great that they interfered with his strategic book to the computer’s success; the ways with rather frightening opponents. Suspect - grasp of the whole dream-game, and he in which playing against “a type of ing supernatural influence, Ritter re search es was afraid his feelings toward it would programming” differs from playing a human the history of the watch and discovers that sometime rise to such a pitch that he would intellect; the exploitation of the computer it once belonged to Steinitz, Alekhine, and be forced to capture it just to get it off the horizon—the limited number of moves Nimzowitsch. Somehow, the watch had board, even though such a capture might beyond which the program cannot “see,” absorbed both Morphy’s genius and his com promise his whole position. and the fact that the humans’ winning madness, and transmitted them to future As with “Midnight by the Morphy chances improve dramatically when the owners, influencing the history of chess. Watch,” the story is driven by a steadily computer has less time per move. Unable to handle the wild genius powers increasing creepy tension, a type of tension As a bonus to this insightful discussion emanating from the watch, Ritter mails it chess players often experience in a difficult of computer chess, the readers are also and the pawn to Fischer, who, at the time game. treated to an excellent, if somewhat of the story, has just become world Even in some of Leiber’s works where satirical, fictionalization of Bobby Fischer’s champion. ... On one level, the story works chess is not directly a part of the plot, its teenage persona. During the course of the as a macabre ghost tale, but chess players influence can be traced. The story “Mid - story, he accuses the Soviets (and the will recognize that what really haunts Ritter night in the Mirror World” is signifi cant in U.S. Chess Federation) of cheating, intimi - is what haunts them, the disquiet ing, two ways. First, the main char ac ter, Giles dates the players, insults the fans and irresistible compulsion to lose one’s self in Nefandor, often alters his emotional state the media, demolishes the WBM computer the intricate labyrinth of the chessboard. by the games he chooses to study. For with a highly original strategy (or trick) and Obsession with the game is expressed in example, after a bad fright, he soothes his slips away into the night. a much more frightening story titled “The fears by avoiding “the eerie Skriabin while

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It was strange, but his words seemed to open some dream-eye in my As Tangible As A Rook own mind, so that I would almost see the things he described. I asked him if he experienced fear during his dream. An exceprt from “The Dream of Albert Moreland” He replied that the pieces one and all filled him with repugnance— In this excerpt, a nameless narrator befriends Albert Moorland, a man those based on higher life forms usually to a greater degree than the who plays dime games of chess in an arcade by day and, at night in his architectural ones. He hated to have to touch or handle them. There dreams, plays an epic, chess-like game for the survival of the human race. was one piece in particular which had an intensely morbid fascination I met him at the old brownstone house where we both had rooms on for his dream-self. He identified it as “the archer” because the stylized the same floor, and it was there that he first told me about the dream. weapon it bore gave the impression of being able to hurt at a distance; but like the rest it was quite inhuman. He described it as representing I was saying something obvious about chess. a kind of intermediate, warped life form which had achieved more “You think it’s a complicated game?” he inquired, peering at me with than human intellectual power without losing—but rather gaining—in quizzical intentness, his stark eyes like round windows pushed up brute cruelty and malignity. It was one of the opposing pieces for under heavy eaves. “Well, perhaps it is. But I play a game a thousand which there was no duplicate among his own. The mingled fear and times more complex every night in my dreams. And the queer thing is loathing it inspired in him sometimes became so great they interfered the game goes on night after night. The same game. I never really with his strategic grasp of the whole dream-game, and he was afraid sleep. Only dream about the game.” his feeling toward it would sometime rise to such a pitch that he would be forced to capture it just to get it off the board, even though Then he told me, speaking with a mixture of facetious jest and such a capture might compromise his whole position. uncomfortable seriousness that was to characterize many of our conversations. “God knows how my mind ever cooked up such a hideous entity,” he finished, with a quick grin. “Five hundred years ago I’d have said the The images of his dream, as he described them, were impressively devil put it there.” simple, without any of the usual merging and incongruity. A board so vast he sometimes had to walk out on it to move his pieces. A great “And it goes on night after night?” I asked. many more squares than in chess and arranged in patches of different “Night after night!” he affirmed with sudden fierceness. “And always colors, the power of the pieces varying according to the color of the the same game. It has been more than a month now, and my forces square on which they stood. Above and to each side of the board only are just beginning to grapple with the enemy. It’s draining off my blackness, but a blackness that suggested starless infinity, as if, as he mental energy. I wish it would stop. I’m getting so that I hate to go to put it, the scene were laid on the very top of the universe. sleep. ... And I haven’t really managed to get over to you the sort of “I think you would have to search the whole universe—every planet feeling that trips me while I’m dreaming, and my whole brain is and every dead sun—before you could find the original models,” he working at the game and plotting move sequence after move said, frowning. “Remember, there is nothing cloudy or vague about the sequence and weighing a thousand complex possibilities. There’s pieces themselves in my dream. They are as tangible as this rook.” He repugnance, yes, and fear. I’ve told you that. But the dominant feeling picked up the piece, clenched his fist around it for a moment, and then is one of responsibility. I must not lose the game. More than my own held it out toward me on his open palm. “It is only in what they suggest personal welfare depends upon it. There are some terrible stakes that the vagueness lies.” involved, though I am never quite sure what they are.

the chess games he analyzed were frolic - stands between them. One night, Nefandor a chessboard; interestingly, in this story some attacking ones by Anderssen, sees next to one of his more “distant” the odd movement of the knight is actually Kieseritzky, and the youthful Steinitz.” In reflections a sinister, dark figure standing part of an elaborate code embedded in addition to creating a character to whom behind him. The next night, the figure history by the time travelers. In the novel, chess is an integral part of his personality, appears in the mirror again, in the next Our Lady of Darkness, some of the Leiber gives the game an aesthetic sense, closest reflection, and each night there - architec tural structures of San Francisco connecting it to the fine arts. Certainly, after, jumps one reflection closer. The are designed to be “pieces” played on the anyone with a passing familiarity with climax of the story occurs when the figure “board” of the city in an elaborate occult music could describe a Skriabin sonata finally reaches the closest reflection and scheme. as “eerie,” but who besides a serious emerges into the real world. One does not Throughout all of these works, Leiber, chessplayer with a subtle artistic awareness need to take a very great leap to see the through his chess expertise, provides a could categorize games by specific players similarity of this figure’s movements to hidden layer of meaning which only a as “frolicsome”? the slow, inexorable movements of a chess playing audience can uncover. Chess influence can also be seen in the passed pawn as it seeks to promote to a Reading these stories will not improve physical structure of “Mirror World.” queen. Leiber uses a similar technique in your game, but they may enrich your Briefly, the plot of the story focuses on two his novel The Sinful Ones. He also writes appreciation of chess by revealing how it full length mirrors which face each other about grand games being played out in the can have an artistic and psychological in Nefandor’s house, creating an infinite world itself. In “Knight to Move” time dimension in addition to the familiar logical number of receding reflections of whoever traveling adversaries use history itself as one.

38 August 2014 | Chess Life Regional Events / U.S. Amateur East Championship

By PETE TAMBURRO

andi Hutama is the quintessential He credits his win to “the luck of the older scheming their own mistakes.” amateur chess player and proved it by and more experienced player. It certainly He works for Johnson and Johnson, winning the U.S. Amateur East held feels like I won because I made less has two children in college and a wife of 25 at the luxurious Hyatt Hotel in Morristown, mistakes than my opponents rather than years who is a “sweet lady” who doesn’t New Jersey this May 24-26, 2014. because I made better moves. Indeed when play chess but lets him play chess to his He’s 48 years old, feels “my chess I looked at the games, I was losing at some heart’s content. He doesn’t study chess calculating skill is in decline,” and was point in as much as three out of the six “systematically” anymore, but his games

PHOTO COURTESY OF SUBJECT once a master and would like to be again. games, but my opponents were busy exhibit the fighting spirit characteristic of

www.uschess.org 39 Regional Events / U.S. Amateur East Championship his play. English Opening (A25) He had won this tournament five years Sandi Hutama (2168) ago and was second in 2012, so he is Drew John Serres (2055) familiar with pressure. Sandi actually tied U.S. Amateur East Championship (6), Morristown, 1 1 with a 5 ⁄2- ⁄2 score matched by Geoffrey New Jersey, 05.26.2014 Herman, also a New Jersey expert, but Notes by Hutama (Fritz-assisted annotation) won on tiebreaks. The two had drawn in round four. This is my game from the last round— Vinko Rutar of Pennsylvania had been a game full of mistakes. Certainly not my the early leader with a 4-0 score, but then best game, but what is interesting about lost to Hutama in round five in a wildly this game are the circumstances in which complex game and lost to Herman in the it is played. That is, both of us needed to win to secure one of the top two spots. last round. BLACK TO PLAY (SEE NOTE 5 BELOW) The Reserve section was won handily by Given the circumstances, a hard-fought game is bound to happen. And it did. Christopher Moravek of Pennsylvania 5. 37. ... Ra7 38. Rf1 axb4 39. Qf2 Qb8 1 whose 5 ⁄2/6 score vaulted him from a 40. Bf4 Ne6 41. Nxc6 Qxf4+ 42. Qxf4 1. c4 1793 rating to 1854. Jerseyans Kenneth Nxf4 43. Nxa7 Nxe2 44. Nxc8 c3 45. I was born an 1. e4 player. But with no Jachewicz and Todd Jobson II also went e5 Nc5 46. Bf3 Nd4 47. Bd5+ Kg7 48. 1 opening preparation, playing 1. e4 now 5 ⁄2/6 to tie for the under 1400 crown, Ne7 c2 49. Rf7+ Kh6 50. Kg3 g5 is like walking into a minefield. With 1. c4 with the former winning on tiebreaks. (White wins after 50. ... c1=Q?? 51. I am hoping for two things: First, to take Hutama is thinking about playing in the Ng8+ Kh5 52. Nf6+) 51. Rf6+ Kg7 52. my opponent out of the book as early as New Jersey Open on Labor Day weekend in Rf7+ Kh6 53. Rf6+, Draw! Morristown, New Jersey at the same site, possible and really start the battle based which is only 10 minutes from his house. 6. Black’s best bet may have been 36. ... on our understanding of chess. Second, to In the meantime it’s back to what Re7! 37. Ne5 Ng7, but, as with most avoid a game that demands a lot of amateurs do: play blitz online and with of this game, we have no idea—even calculation (which I am no longer good friends. He might not be systematic in his with Houdini! at) and steer it into a game of positional studies, but he is relentless over the board. judgment and intuition. I believed I would A prime example is his game against be stronger at this than my opponent Rutar. Once the game hit move 34, it English Opening, given the 100+ rating difference. As we will becomes unbearably complex. Figuring Flohr-Mikenas System (A18) see, I was not so successful in achieving this out with a clock ticking is impossible. Vinko Rutar (1986) my second objective as the game turned Doing a post mortem is equally so! Here Sandi Hutama (2168) into a wild game of calculation. U.S. Amateur East Championship (5), Morristown, are some key conclusions we reached: 1. ... Nf6 2. Nc3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 0-0 5. e3 New Jersey, 05.26.2014 e5 6. Nge2 1. Black’s hedgehog formation coordi - nated Black’s pieces while White’s play 1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 e6 4. e4 d6 5. Bg2 So far I’m following my favorite set-up as seemed to be without a plan. At move Be7 6. Nge2 0-0 7. 0-0 a6 8. d4 cxd4 9. Nxd4 white with all my pieces developed behind 11 or 12 he needed to play f2-f4. Qc7 10. Qe2 Nbd7 11. Bd2 Rb8 12. Rac1 b6 the pawns, allowing them all to be mobile 13. h3 Bb7 14. Kh2 Rfe8 15. b3 Bf8 16. Rfe1 and ready for space expansion. 2. Black’s winning a pawn starting on move 26 was correct, but the compli- Rbd8 17. Qd3 Qb8 18. Qb1 Qa8 19. Re2 g6 20. 6. ... Nc6 7. 0-0 d6 8. h3 Nd7 cations resulting were enormous. If Rce1 Bg7 21. Nf3 Nc5 22. Ng1 Bc6 23. a4 Rb8 you’re playing for a win, that’s the way 24. Qc2 Rec8 25. Bf4 Ne8 26. b4 Bxc3 27. to go. Hutama had an “easier” equal - Qxc3 Nxa4 28. Qb3 b5 29. c5 e5 30. Bh6 dxc5 izing move in 19. ... d5, but it was 31. f4 exf4 32. gxf4 c4 33. Qg3 a5 34. f5 Rb7 more likely to draw and he had to win. 35. fxg6 fxg6 36. Nf3 Ng7 37. Ne5 Re7 38. Nxc6 Qxc6 3. White’s decision to attack on the kingside (finally!) was proper, but he missed some real opportunities, most notably with 39. e5! Qe6 40. Bxg7 Kxg7 41. bxa5 Nc5 42. Rf1 Nd7 43. h4 Rce8 (Also interesting is 43. ... b4 44. Bh3 Qc6 45. h5) 44. Bh3 with a chance to avoid a loss. Also 38. Rf2! I thought this move was a bit odd, but I Qb8 (38. ... axb4 39. Ref1 Ra7 40. think we’re both out of the book now. Qe3 Qb8 41. Bf4 Qb6 42. Qxb6 Nxb6 Moving a piece twice in the opening before 43. Nxc6 Rxc6 44. Bb8; 38. ... Rce8 one is fully developed is a violation of basic 39. Ng4) 39. Bf4 was worth a look. chess principles taught in most elemen tary 4. There are insane alternatives after books. 34. ... axb4 and 35. ... hxg6 and our I don’t believe in such a principle favorite: 39. Bg5 Nh5 40. Qg4 Re5 41. Bf3 axb4 42. anymore. I believe each position is unique Qg2 Qc5 43. Be3 Qe7 44. Bg4 Rf8 45. Rf2 and one should play the best move given Rxf2 46. Bxf2 Nf4 47. Qh1 Nd3 48. Rf1 Nxf2 the demands of the position even if that (see diagram top of next column) 49. Rxf2 Rxe4 50. Qf3 b3 51. Rd2 b2 52. Rd8+ means moving a knight four times in 10 Kg7 53. Rd7 b1=Q, White resigned. moves. But here, I don’t believe the position Here is Hutama’s last round victory with demands that the knight should be moved his notes: again.

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9. Rb1 The pawn is poisonous. After 31. Rxh4 Qg5+ 32. Kf1 Rh6 Black takes control of My plan is clear. Play b2-b4, expand the open files. my space on the queenside, and apply pres sure along the h1-a8 diagonal with my 31. ... Rg8 32. Rxg8 Kxg8 33. Qg1+ Kf8 34. bishop. Qc1 Rf7 9. ... f5 10. d3 Nf6 Better for Black is 34. ... Qg5! With threats on g3 and e3. So the knight is back to f6 which tells me that all Black planned was to move his 35. Qxc7 Qxe3? f-pawn. I can’t help thinking that if Black The only move is 35. ... Kg7. Now White were to play as I did by developing his could have won with 36. Qd8+ Kg7 37. f6+ pieces behind the pawns, he would not Rxf6 38. Qxd7+ but instead White played ... have lost two tempi just to move his f- on the wing is best met by a strong play pawn. in the center. So I fortify my center with my 36. Qxd6+? Kg8 37. Qb8+ Rf8 38. Qe5 Qf2+ 39. Kh3 Rf6 40. Ne6 Qe3+ 41. Kg4 11. b4 Nh5 queenside rook. It would be fatal for White to remove “his The same knight is moved again. But this 20. Rbe1 g4 21. hxg4 fxg4 pawn cover” with 41. Kxh4?? when Black time I think it is quite appropriate. Bluffing Here (where Fritz says White is clearly wins with 41. ... Rh6+ 42. Kg4 Qh3+ 43. or not, Black is preparing for ... f5-f4 and Kf4 Rh4+ 44. Kg5 Rg4+ 45. Kf6 Qh4+ 46. perhaps sacrificing a pawn for active play. better) I took a long time and saw all kinds Ng5 Qxg5 mate. If that happens this would turn into a of variations involving ... g4-g3, ... Qh4, ... complicated game demanding a lot of Ng3 etc. that looked quite dangerous for 41. ... Qg1+ 42. Kf3 calculation and I don’t want to go there. White. I began to panic and thought that I had grossly underestimated the strength of 12. Nd5 20. ... g4. So I decided to sacrifice an I’m happy to take possession of d5, just Exchange to get rid of the annoying knight left unattended by his knight, and over - and bring my queen to g2 to cover all the protect my f4-square at the same time. weak points around my king. 12. ... Ne7 13. Bb2 Kh8 14. f4 22. Be4 Ng3 23. Qg2 Nxf1 24. Rxf1 h5 25. f5 And let me just put an end to any Qg5 26. Rf4 possibility of Black playing ... f5-f4 first A critical position that I saw when before I continue my expansion on the playing 22. Be4. Black is up an Exchange queenside. and potentially two connected passed 14. ... Nxd5 15. cxd5 pawns. But White has a dominating, well- posted knight, a centralized bishop, a I think this is the kind of move that tests dangerous f-pawn, and the possibility of 42. ... Ba4?? one’s positional understanding of chess. strong pressure along the c-file. Fritz says With only a few minutes left to make Should I take with the bishop and so Black is better but during the game I nine moves, my opponent slammed this maintain my pawn formation (leaveing my assessed the position as “unclear.” What unexpected move. I did not see this one bishop unobstructed with its control of follows over the next several moves leaves coming. I quickly calculated 43. Qb8+ Kh7 the h1-a8 diagonal)? Or should I take with no doubt that we are both worthy of our 44. Qb7+? and saw that after 44. ... Kh6 I the pawn and thus break my pawn calling: Amateurs! had to deal with a mating net created by formation, obstruct my bishop (but in re - bishop and queen. I didn’t see a way out of turn gain strong control of c6 and strong 26. ... Rf6? the net and thought I had a lost position. pressure on the half-open c-file)? After Just the first of many more mistakes to But then I checked 43. Qb8+ again and pondering for some time, I chose the latter. come! To be fair, this was played under a noticed that instead of 44. Qb7+?, I could Apparently Fritz likes 15. Bxd5 better. brewing time pressure. 26. ... Bd7 is check by taking on a7 and then take the 15. ... exf4 16. Bxg7+ Kxg7 17. gxf4 Qe7 18. necessary in light of the next move. bishop. It dawned on me then that ... Ba4 was actually a blunder! Here Black could Qd2 b6 27. Qc2 h4? have forced a perpetual check with 42. ... Understandably Black wants to develop Black saw that he cannot defend the c- Qf1+ followed by ... Qe1+ and ... Qf1+ etc. his bishop via b7 but this can’t be good pawn and immediately decided to mobilize because now the c7-pawn is permanently the passed pawns. 27. ... Rf7 is met by 28. 43. Qb8+ Kh7 44. Qxa7+ Kh6 45. Qxa4 backwards and will force Black to give it Ne6+ Bxe6 29. dxe6 followed by either The brave bishop is gone and it’s all up or be passive later on. Bxa8 or exf7. over for Black. 19. Nd4 28. Qe2? 45. ... h3 46. Qe8 Qd1+ 47. Kf4 Qc1+ 48. Ke5, What a square for the knight! I see your mistake, and I’ll raise that! Black resigned. 19. ... g5!? This move only wins the g4-pawn, but 28. Qc6! (which I never considered) wins the At A Glance U.S. Amateur East (see diagram top of next column) rook and finishes off the game immediately Date: May 24-26, 2014 | Location: Hyatt Morristown, as 28. ... Rb8 is followed by 29. Qxc7+ and Morristown, New Jersey | 122 players | Top Finishers: I did not expect this move, but I didn’t 1 30. Qxb8. I chose 28. Qe2 because I Championship U2200, 1st-2nd, 5 ⁄2: Sandi Hutama, think it posed any danger. Yet I also cannot 1 thought it necessary to eliminate one of the Geoffrey Herman; Reserve U1800, 1st, 5 ⁄2: Christopher find any direct refutation. So in response, 1 two connected passed pawns. Moravek; Booster U1400, 1st-2nd, 5 ⁄2: Kenneth I follow the principle taught in some Jachewicz, Todd Jobson II. | Chief Tournament Director: middlegame books that any aggressive act 28. ... Kf7 29. Rxg4 Qh6 30. Qf2 Bd7 31. Kh2 Aaron Kiedes.

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Akiba’s Akibility Don’t doubt endgame artist Akiba Rubinstein’s tactical abilities. By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

AT HIS HEIGHT, AKIBA RUBINSTEIN (1880- 12. Rac1 Par Score 5 White follows through with his previous 1961) was one of the strongest chess players thought. In chess, consistency is often Gets the rook out of the corner and on earth. And who knows? If World War I considered a virtue. places it on an open file. The advance ... hadn’t broken out, he might have had a c6-c5 is prevented. Moreover, momentarily, … match with Emanuel Lasker and captured 17. Bf4 Black’s queen-knight is tied to the pro- the title. Of course, Rubinstein was known If 17. ... Nf4, figuring on 18. Bxf4 Bxf4, tection of the c-pawn and cannot yet as a great endgame artist. But he was also White plays instead 18. Ne5, with similar develop. a terrific tactician, who could, step by step, ideas to the game (1 bonus point).** mount the pressure before lethally striking. 12. … Qd6 The following game played in 1924 at Mer- 18. Bxf4 Par Score 5 Black unpins his e7-pawn, while taking ano against George Koltanowski (Black) The trade of bishops leaves the dark over the defense of c6 so that the b8- shows his consummate attacking skills at squares around the black castled position knight can come out.** work. The game began: a bit vulnerable. 13. Rfe1 Par Score 5 18. … Nxf4 Slav Defense (D15) The king-rook was doing nothing at f1. Now it takes up a post on the open file. Akiba Rubinstein 19. Ne5! Par Score 6 George Koltanowski 13. … Nd7 White centralizes the knight, with an Merano, 1924 attack on the backward c-pawn. Black gets his knight off the back row. In the process of coming out, Black has 1. d4 c6 2. c4 d5 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 Bf5 5. Qb3 19. … Nxe5 to give up control of a6, and that catches b6 6. cxd5 Nxd5 7. e4 Nxc3 8. exf5 Nd5 9. Rubinstein’s attention.** Since 19. ... Qxd4? allows 20. Rcd1 Bd3 g6 10. 0-0 Bg7 11. Bg5 0-0 which skewers queen and knight, Black 14. fxg6 Par Score 5 decides to eliminate the enemy knight.** Rubinstein releases the tension at f5. 20. dxe5 Par Score 4 That way, the light-square bishop can relocate. The recapture straightens out White’s pawn structure, with tempo on the queen. 14. … hxg6 20. … Qd2 15. Ba6 Par Score 5 The try 20. ... Qd5 threatens mate, but This relocation threatens 16. Bb7 (1 it’s easily met by 21. Qg3, after which the bonus point). For the moment, Black can- queen will be harassed by Bc4 or Rcd1.** not safely bring a rook to the c-file. 21. Bc4 Par Score 5 15. … Rab8 Before it gets attacked by ... Qa5, or cut off by ... b7-b5, the bishop relocates Now make sure you have the above posi- Koltanowski stops 16. Bb7. Now the once again. tion set up on your chessboard. As you b8-h2 diagonal becomes appealing, and play through the remaining moves in this that gives Rubinstein his next idea.** 21. … e6 game, use a piece of paper to cover the 16. Bh4 Par Score 5 Black breaks the diagonal of the c4- article, exposing White’s next move only bishop. At first glance, Black is preparing after trying to guess it. If you guess cor- Add 1 bonus point if you realized White to place the knight back on d5. But the rectly, give yourself the par score. is threatening 17. Bg3 Nf4 18. Bxf4 Qxf4 knight never gets there.** Sometimes points are also rewarded for and 19. Rxc6. second-best moves, and there may be 16. … Bh6 22. Rcd1 Par Score 5 bonus points—or deductions—for other White drives away the enemy queen, off moves and variations. Note that ** means Black plans to defend by plugging the bishop in at f4.** to the side. that the note to Black’s move is over and White’s move is on the next line.** 17. Bg3 Par Score 5 22. … Qa5

42 August 2014 | Chess Life Solitaire Chess / Instruction

Problem I Problem II Problem III ABCs of Chess Fork Skewer Overload These problems are all related to key positions in this month’s game. In each case, Black is to move. The answers can be found in Solutions on page 71. August Exercise: Whether on our own or with the advice of others, we typically start playing certain classes of openings. As we acquire experience with the same beginnings, we tend to feel more comfortable and become set Problem IV Problem V Problem VI in our ways. That consistency can help Trapping Mate in One Pin us remember and eventually understand particular opening schemes better. But there’s much to be said for trying radically different lines, especially in our training games. For example, e-pawn players should experiment with d-pawn openings and vice versa. By looking at pet moves through new portals we expand our universe many times.

The only move, but from a5 the queen Up till now, Black has resisted this 30. … Kg8 keeps an eye on the e1- and e5-squares.** weakening move. But if he doesn’t drive the bishop back, he constantly has to If 30. ... Ke7, then 31. Re1+ Ne6 32. 23. Re4 Par Score 5 worry about e5-e6.** Rfe4. Naturally, the black king tries to hide, but it means allowing White’s rook This lifts the rook out of the queen’s 26. Bf1 Par Score 4 to enter.** reach, attacks the knight, and prepares to activate along the fourth rank. This is the safest square for the bishop, 31. Rf6 Par Score 5 where it also protects the king. 23. … Nh5 More pawns are falling and there is 26. … Rfd8 nothing Black can do about it. So ... With 23. ... Nd5, Black stops White’s next move, but Koltanowski’s concern was Black makes a bid for activity.** 31. … Black resigned that White might double heavy pieces on 27. Rc1 Par Score 5 the h-file (Rh4, Qh3) and threaten mate. Hungry for more Pandolfini? Visit USCFSales.com for a Add 1 bonus point if you thought of this Black hopes for 27. Rxd8 Rxd8. The large selection of Bruce Pandolfini’s books, including as well.** text puts the c6-pawn under pressure once again. Beginning Chess and Chess Target Practice. 24. Bxe6! Par Score 6 27. … Qb6 On 24. ... fxe6 25. Qxe6+, White gets three pawns for the piece, while creating Once again, the queen takes over pro- an airy black king to shoot at. Add 2 bonus tection of the c-pawn.** TOTAL YOUR SCORE points if, in the following variation, you 28. e6! Par Score 6 TO DETERMINE YOUR thought to collect the g6-pawn with the APPROXIMATE RATING BELOW: rook rather than the queen: 25. ... Rf7 Even without the bishop on c4, this is still in the cards. The move 28. ... Nxe6 26. Rg4 Ng7 27. Rxg6. Trying to hold the runs into the Exchange sacrifice, 29. Rxe6 Total Score Approx. Rating pawn with 25. ... Kg7 doesn’t work after fxe6 30. Qxe6+ Kg7 31. Rxc6 Qb7 32. 26. Rg4 Nf4 27. Rd7+. 95+ 2400+ Qxg6+, with a mating attack against the 24. … Ng7 denuded king. 81-94 2200-2399 Black submits to the loss of a pawn 28. … Rd5 66-80 2000-2199 rather than accept the dangerous sacrifice. Black tries to clog the diagonal.** 51-65 1800-1999 Did the players work it all out or did they just trust to their intuition at the board? 29. exf7+ Par Score 5 36-50 1600-1799 We’ll never know.** Rubinstein strips away the pawn cover, 21-35 1400-1599 exposing the king to further attack. 25. Bc4 Par Score 4 06-20 1200-1399 29. … Kxf7 White takes time to move out of danger. 0-05 under 1200 25. … b5 30. Rf4+ Par Score 5

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Courage versus Caution A titanic bishop versus knight battle By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

WITHOUT A DOUBT, MY FAVORITE accurate play, but Dzindzichashvili found although the pawns will promote simul- endgames are ones that feature some type a far more convincing solution: taneously, Black’s scattered pieces will of material imbalance. This month we stand no chance against the vicious queen examine a titanic fight between the bishop 42. Nxd5+! and bishop: 52. a6 g3 53. a7 g2 54. a8=Q and knight, two pieces that have been Simple, thematic, and strong. It is g1=Q 55. Qe8+ and White picks up the engaged in perennial battle. When ana- always tough to part with material in the knight) 47. Kxa5 Nxg3 48. Bg2, the posi- lyzing a particularly complex endgame, it endgame, but the resulting knight versus tion resembles a NASCAR race in which is sometimes difficult, as it were, to simply bishop looks totally hopeless for Black. Black has chosen to drive an Edsel. The enjoy the art being created on the board. bishop specializes in re straining passed Be prepared to think, but also be prepared 42. ... cxd5 43. Kxd5 pawns, while the clumsy knight stands to witness a comeback of epic proportions. Black’s position is a sorry sight: the b6- no chance against an active king and a5 pawn chain is doomed, and by the time mobile passers: 48. ... Ne2 49. Kb6 Nxf4 Black gets anything going on the other 50. Bb7! (this is a lot more accurate than Dead in the water? flank, White will have two queens on the 50. a5?! Nxg2 51. a6 Nxh4 52. a7 g3 53. GM Roman Dzindzichashvili (FIDE 2550) board. He can try passive defense 43. ... a8=Q Kg5, when White still has to deal GM Lubomir Kavalek (FIDE 2570) Ke7 44. Kc6 Kd8, but the precise 45. f4! with some unpleasant business on the Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1978 Kc8 46. Bc4 Kd8 47. Bf7 ends his dreams kingside) 50. ... Ne6 51. a5 f4 52. a6 f3 of a miraculous defense. To put up any 53. a7 f2 54. Bg2 and Black goes down kind of resistance, it is clear that Black in flames. Of course, it is quite difficult cannot tarry. to calculate all of this during a game (espe- cially in time pressure), but from an 43. ... g5! intuitive standpoint, it should be perfectly Kavalek refuses to die peacefully. While clear that Black stands no chance in a Black’s desperate attempt at counterplay pawn race of this sort. can be quashed in a variety of ways, White 44. ... Ne5+ 45. Kxb6 Nxf3 is still forced to demonstrate his calcula- tional ability. Dzindzi (if I were to spell So far, so good, Dzindzichashvili must out his full name every time, I would end have thought. Black still has not actually up in the nearest psychiatric facility) pays created a passed pawn, and even when little heed to Black’s apparent tomfoolery: he does, White’s bishop will never allow WHITE TO MOVE it to move forward. However, as you might 44. Kc6!? have guessed, there is far more to the By all measures, Black should be dead There is absolutely nothing wrong with position than meets the eye. in the water. He is down a piece for two this move per se, but in my opinion, White 46. Kxa5 pawns, and it is hard to imagine that his had a far more straightforward way to “fortress” will hold up against White’s suppress Black’s pesky activity: 44. f4. Natural and strong. In all probability, hyperactive, impeccably coordinated forces. In his annotations (presumably from Chess 46. hxg5+ would have transposed to the However, endgames are notoriously imper- Informant, although they are given on game, but White keeps his options open. vious to logic, and White must approach ChessBase without attribution), Dzindzi Paradoxically, Black’s position is rather the position from a concrete point of view asserts that Black attains counterplay easy to play—he has only one feasible way in order to actually win the game. As it with 44. ... g4, but Black’s knight will to continue the resistance: turns out, it is actually quite difficult to need eons of time to actually capture the 46. ... Nd2! penetrate with straightforward maneuver- g3-pawn and set his own pawns in motion. ing. For instance, White could try to For instance, after 45. Kc6 Nc5 46. Kxb6 (see diagram top of next column) entrench a knight on e5 with 42. Nd3 Ke6 Ne4 (on 46. ... Nxb3, the most accurate 43. f4 Kd6 44. Ne5, but Black has the response is 47. Bd3! Kg6 48. Bc2 Nd2 Now, White is faced with an irksome annoying rejoinder 44. ... Nc5! and matters [48. ... Nd4 leads nowhere after 49. Bd1, dilemma—should he take on g5, or move are annoyingly complicated after 45. Kc3 and the “active” knight is entirely the bishop? In fact, he must only choose Ne4+ 46. Kc2 Nxg3. I would not have been restrained by the “passive” bishop] 49. between 47. Bg2 and 47. hxg5+, since nei- surprised if White eked out a victory with Kxa5 Nf1 50. Kb5 Nxg3 51. a5 Ne2 and ther 47. Be2?? g4 (threatening ... f5-f4

44 August 2014 | Chess Life The Practical Endgame / Instruction

Problem I: 1500 Level Problem II: 2000 Level Bishop versus Knight IM Daniel Naroditsky (FIDE 2486) GM Garry Kasparov (FIDE 2820) GM Julen Martinez (FIDE 2580) GM Oscar Panno (FIDE 2450) Each month GM Naroditsky will present Benasque, 2013 Buenos Aires, 1997 two problems taken from actual games that illustrate the theme of this month’s column and whose solution is hinted at by the subtitle above. Your task is to find the best line of play. Problem I should be solveable by a player at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by a player roughly at a 2000 rating. See the solutions on page 71. WHITE TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE

During analysis, with an infallible ma - Black’s king to access g4, but ... Kxg3 will chine assisting you at every turn, it is now come with gain of tempo! White still tempting to call Dzindzi’s choice and sub- wins the pawn race, but even the queen sequent play inexplicable. But place will not be able to deal with a knight, king, yourself in his shoes: with absolutely no and far-advanced passer. counterplay in sight and White’s passed 48. ... Kg4! pawn only a few short steps away from queening, what could possibly go wrong? Kavalek pounces. The greedy 48. ... Nxb3+?? would have allowed White to 47. ... Kxg5 undo the damage with 49. Kb6 and 50. Bd5. 49. Kb6 Kxg3 and ... g4-g3, when the pawn will actually The dreadful effect of 48. Bg2 on full be unstoppable!) nor 47. b4?? gxh4 48. display. Unfortunately for White, he cannot gxh4 Nxf1 49. b5 Ne3 50. b6 Nc4+ 51. move his bishop past e4, since the knight Kb5 Nxb6 are any good for White. Ana- will interdict its control over the h1-square. lyzing this with the help of an infallible, nerveless machine, it is easy to become 50. a5 obsessed with objective evaluations and White comes close after 50. Bd5 Ne4 forget to approach the position from a 51. a5 h4 52. a6 h3 53. a7 h2 54. a8=Q practical standpoint. I will mention at the h1=Q, but all of Black’s pieces are outset that both moves lead to victory, defended and there is no way to make but only one does so without shedding a With his last move, White has merely progress. drop of blood. Evidently, Dzindzi was postponed the dilemma: where should the under the impression that both moves bishop go? Clearly, the a-pawn will be 50. ... Kxg2 51. a6 h4 52. a7 h3 53. a8=Q+ win easily, and chose almost at random: unstoppable irrespective of its placement Ne4! (after ... Nxb3+ Kb6, the knight will be A convenient interposition. The tempting 47. hxg5+? chased away and the pawn will move for- 53. ... Nf3 is far less clear after 54. Qg8+ Once again, this does not give the win ward. Therefore, White has to make a Kf2 55. Qh8 with b3-b4 to follow. away, but it sets White up for the disas- decision based on Black’s kingside coun- trous blunder that will occur a few moves terplay. Intuitively speaking, the best way 54. Qg8+ Ng3! later. After 47. Bg2, Black’s chief problem to ensure that Black’s king does not pen- Another terrific defensive resource. With is that he simply cannot make a dent in etrate to g4 is 48. Be2, and this move the f5-pawn defended and White’s king a White’s kingside pawn formation. He can turns out to be—wait for it—absolutely mere spectator, White’s only way to stop restore the material balance or win the crushing! Endgames can be impervious ... h3-h2 is by delivering perpetual check. bishop, but White’s pawns are still clearly to logic, but this is not always the case. unstoppable in every variation: After 48. ... Nxb3+ 49. Kb6 Black can 55. Qd5+ Kf2 56. Qd2+ Kg1, Draw agreed. resign, since there is no way to stop A. 47. ... Nxb3+ eliminates one of the Bc4/Bd1 and no counterplay in sight. For A breathtaking, jaw-dropping endgame! passers, but simply passes the torch instance, 49. ... Kf6 50. Bc4 Nd2 51. Bd5 Above all, it should be interpreted as a to its colleague: 48. Kb4 Nd4 49. a5 Ke7 52. a5 Kd8 53. a6 and White pro- warning against carelessness and prema- gxh4 50. gxh4 f4 51. a6 f3 52. Bxf3. motes. Yet again, Dzindzichashvili operated ture relaxation, but you should also keep B. 47. ... gxh4 48. gxh4 f4 is not much under the impression that “everything in mind that the knight is a devilishly better: 49. Kb4! f3 50. Bxf3 (this wins”—after all, what difference will it resilient piece in spite of its characteristic looks sketchy at first sight, but it is make if Black’s king reaches g4? endgame incompetence. You cannot be easy to underestimate just how too accurate or calculate too much, espe- 48. Bg2?? unstoppable White’s passers will be) cially in minor-piece endgames. Sometimes 50. ... Nxf3 51. a5 Ne5 52. a6 Nc6+ This—and not 47. hxg5, as Dzindzi - we must follow Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 53. Kc5 with b4-b5-b6 (b7-b8=Q!) to chashvili asserts in his annotations—is advice and “substitute courage for cau- follow. the real culprit. Not only does this allow tion!”

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www.uschess.org 47 Knight’s Tour / Tournament Travel Louis for an incredible, one-of-a-kind showdown in the heart of America. Featuring the top two players in the world: Carlsen and Aronian, and the top two The 2014 Sinquefield Cup players in the U.S.: Nakamura and Gata Kamsky, the event delivered six rounds of exciting fighting chess throughout and August 27-September 7, 2014 created a carnival-like atmosphere on the streets of the beautiful and historic Central West End neighborhood in St. Louis. The 2014 installment of the Sinquefield Cup will take over the Central West End once again as commentary spills over to Lester’s sports bar, adjacent to the club, and also to the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), located directly across the street. Three different teams of grandmaster commentators will offer spectators a bevy of perspectives and analytical ideas as they dissect the action live every day. As a special compliment to the Sinquefield Cup, the WCHOF is presenting an incredible exhibition featuring some rare objects from the best U.S. player in history and one of the best ever. “A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer” opened July 24, and WCHOF organizers say the show celebrates “Fischer’s incredible career while examining his singular intellect.” “We are thrilled to showcase many never- before-seen artifacts that capture Fischer’s career in a unique way. Those who study chess will have the rare opportunity to learn from his notes and books while casual fans will enjoy exploring this superstar’s personal story,” said WCHOF Chief Curator Shannon Bailey.

Highlights from the exhibition include: Notebooks created for Fischer’s world champi- GM Magnus Carlsen signing autographs for fans at onship preparation by International Master Robert the 2013 Sinquefield Cup. The world champion is Wade that include annotations of games by Soviet expected to play again this year, but as of press Grand master Mark Taimanov and Tigran Petrosian, time had not been confirmed. two opponents that he de feated in the 1971 Candidates matches; The famous “Red Book” of GM Boris Spassky’s best games, which Fischer studied constantly during his prepara tions for the 1972 World Championship; Drafts of Fischer’s classic chess pub lication My The Superlative Chess Fan Experience 60 Memorable Games with handwritten notes By MIKE WILMERING from Fischer and GM Larry Evans. Also on display at the WCHOF are their How do you make the strongest chess tournament ever held on U.S. soil even bet - two additional intriguing exhibits: “Strategy ter? The answer is simple: You turn it into the strongest tournament ever. Period. by Design: Games by Michael Graves” and At the end of the month, six of the top 10 chess players in the world will gather in “Cage and Kaino: Pieces and Performances.” St. Louis to compete for the 2014 Sinquefield Cup, and spectators from across the The Sinquefield Cup is quickly becoming globe will meet in the nation’s middle to witness an absolute chess spectacle. one of the world’s premier chess events As of press time, four of the six invited players have confirmed their participation: and adds yet another (big) bullet point to GMs Levon Aronian, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana and Maxime Vachier- the list of reasons to visit the chess capital Legrave. GMs Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin also have received invitations, of the United States. and barring any scheduling conflicts both are expected to participate as well. If you’ve never had the opportunity to The average FIDE rating of the invited field of players exceeds 2803, besting the visit St. Louis or you’ve been contemplating average Elo of 2013 Zurich by a few points, and this event will offer spectators ten a return trip, there’s certainly no better rounds of classical chess, a double round-robin with the world’s best. time to get your pieces moving toward the Last year, the Sinquefield Cup brought four of the top players in the world to St. Center. PHOTO: CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS

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Tournament Life / August USCF National Bids Note: Organizers previously awarded Events options for USCF National Events Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events must still submit proposals (including sample budgets) for their events.

SEE TLA IN THIS ISSUE FOR DETAILS OVERDUE BIDS 2014 U.S. Masters Championship August 28 -September 1 • Greensboro, North Carolina Please contact the National Office if you 2014 U.S. Senior Open September 14-21 • out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida are interested in bidding for a National Event. The USCF recommends that 2014 U.S. Game/60 Championship September 27 • Santa Clara, California bids be submitted according to the 2014 U.S. Game/30 Championship September 28 • Santa Clara, California following schedule. However, bids may 2014 U.S. Blind Championship October 24-25 Not October 10-11 • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania be considered prior to these dates. USCF reserves the right to decline all 2014 Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship December 27-30 • South bids and organize the event itself. Padre Island, Texas DEADLINE JULY 1, 2014: FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details) 2015 U.S. Amateur Teams (North, 2014 U.S. Class Championship October 31-November 2 • Irvine, California South, West) 2014 K-12 Grade Championship December 12-14 • Orlando, Florida 2015 U.S. Amateur (East, North, South, West) 2015 National High School (K-12) Championship April 10-12 • Columbus, Ohio 2015 U.S. Junior Chess Congress April 24-26 • Louisville, Kentucky 2015 National Junior High (K-9) Championship 2015 U.S. Masters Championship 2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee For the expanded list of national events 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship June 18 • Las Vegas, Nevada available for bid, see: 2015 National Open June 19-21 or 20-21 • Las Vegas, Nevada www.uschess.org/content/view/12116/705/. 116th annual (2015) U.S. Open August 1-9 • Phoenix, Arizona 2015 K-12 Grade Championship December 4-6 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida 2016 National High School (K-12) Championship April 1-3 • Atlanta, Georgia ATTENTION AFFILIATES 2016 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 15-17 • Indianapolis, Indiana The United States Chess Federation has partnered with R.V. Nuccio & Associates 2016 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 6-8 • Nashville, Tennessee Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide USCF 117th annual (2016) U.S. Open July 30-August 7 • Indianapolis, Indiana affiliates with affordable annual liability and short term event insurance. The 2016 K-12 Grade Championship December 16-18 • Nashville, Tennessee liability coverage is available for 2017 SuperNationals VI May 12-14 • Nashville, Tennessee approximately $265 per year for a $1,000,000 limit of insurance. Also 2017 K-12 Grade Championship December 8-10 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida available is contents property and 2018 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee bonding insurance. For more information, 2018 K-12 Grade Championship December 14-16 • Orlando, Florida please go to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-fed eration.html. For event insurance, please 2019 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 10-12 • Nashville, Tennessee go to www.rvnuccio.com. 2019 K-12 Grade Championship December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida 2020 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee 2020 K-12 Grade Championship December 11-13 • Orlando, Florida PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND 2021 SuperNationals VII May 7-9 • Nashville, Tennessee Many Grand Prix tournament organizers will contribute $1 per player to the Professional Health & Benefits Fund. All Grand Prix tournaments which Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each participate in this program are entitled to monthly rating supplement will be used for all tournaments beginning in that month, unless otherwise announced in Chess Life. The USCF website at www.uschess.org also be promoted to the next higher Grand Prix frequently lists unofficial ratings.The purpose of unofficial ratings is to inform you of your category—for example, a six-point tour- progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for pairing or prize purposes. If nament would become a 10-point you would otherwise be unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating at their (Enhanced) tournament. Points in the top discretion, even without advance publicity of such a policy. category are promoted 50%.

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The Tournament Announcements on the following pages are provided for the convenience of USCF members and for informational purposes only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither the U.S. Chess Federation nor Chess Life warrants the accuracy of anything contained in these tournament announcements. Those interested in additional information about or having questions con cerning any of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed. Chess Life will exercise all due diligence in providing accurate typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibility for errors made in such work. Effective with TLAs submitted after November 10, 2010, the following additional rules apply to Grand Prix tournaments: 1) The guaranteed first prize must be at least $150. 2) No more than one prize under $100 may count towards the Grand Prix point total. 3) Prizes below the maximum entry fee do not count towards the Grand Prix point total. Also include full time control noting increment or time delay even if delay is zero (d0). Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix: A Junior Grand Prix event must have four or more rounds with a time control greater than 65 min. Please see: www.uschess.org/data page/JPG-Rules.php for complete Rules. SUBMISSIONS: E-mail your tla to: [email protected] (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand Prix information see pg. 69 and 70 of the March 2014 issue or check www.uschess.org/go/tlainfo. Payment can be done online through the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: U.S. Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.

Azhar. TDs: NTD Tom Langland, NTD John McCumiskey, and others. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/usg60g30. [email protected]. Nationals T: 919-265-7560. W. Grand Prix SEPT. 28, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2014 U.S. Game/30 Championship A Heritage Event! AUG. 28-SEPT. 1, NORTH CAROLINA 5SS, G/30 d5 - $8,000 b/193 fully paid entries - 60% guaranteed. Santa Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA AUG. 7-10, 8-10 OR 9-10, MASSACHUSETTS 2014 U.S. Masters Championship 95054. Park free. Hotel: $99 at Hilton (408)330-0001 or $85 at Biltmore TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 9-SS, 40/90, G/30, inc.30. Embassy Suites Airport, 204 Centreport Dr., (408)988-8411). In 4 sections: Open Section (1900+): $1,500, 700, 44th annual Continental Open Greensboro, NC 27409, (336) 668-4535, mention chess tournament for 300, 100, Top u2100 $200 100.1600-1899 Section: $1,000, 400, 100, 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Host Hotel discounted hotel rate. GM, IM, WGM, and WIM norms may be possible. 100. 1300-1599 Section: $1,000, 400, 100, 100. Under 1300 Section: at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St. (Rt. 20 West), Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 2013 tournament was a super swiss with 8 norms achieved! $17000 in $1,000, 400, 100, 100. Unr capped at 200 exc in Open. EF: $69, after Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early 19th century America prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! $5000-3000-1800-1100- 9/20 $89. Play-up: $20. GM free, IM free before 9/17 (EF subtr from at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org/). Prizes $40,000 based 650-550-500-450-400-350 U2400 500-300 U2300 500-300 U2200 500-300 prize for all free entries). DISCOUNT: $119 if registering for both U.S. on 280 paid entries (re-entries & U1000 Section count half), minimum U2100 500-300. EF: $249 if received by August 15 $299 later or on site. G/30 (9/28) and U.S. G/60 (9/27). Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed must $30,000 (75% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $4000- $50 discount off either for NC residents. GMs and foreign IMs Free. commit by start of Rd. 2. Reenter with 1/2pt bye in Rd. 1 for $33. Sept 2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr No money taken out of winnings to reimburse for EF. This tournament 2014 Supp, CCA min, TD discr used to place players accurately. SIDE $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2100: $3000-1500-700-400-200. Under 1900: is open only to players who have ratings 2200 or above, those who have KIDS EVENT for K-12 students rated under 1000: 5SSxG/30 d5 in 4 $3000-1500-700-400-200. Under 1700: $3000-1500-700-400-200. Under ever been so rated, all foreign FIDE-rated players and juniors (under sections based on rating: 800-999, 600-799, 400-599, 200-399, u200. 1500: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1300: $2000-1000-500-300- age 21) rated over 2000. RDS.: Aug 28 7:00PM then 12-7, 12-7, 12-7, Prizes: Trophies to Top 15 players in each section and Top 5 Clubs & 200. Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200-100. Unrated may enter any 12-7. HR: $99 All rooms are suite style. Free made to order breakfast Top 5 Schools in each section. Top 3 players count for team score. EF: section, with prize limit U1000 $300, U1300 $500, U1500 $700, U1700 daily, free manager’s reception nightly, and free airport shuttle available $49, after 9/20 $69. DISCOUNT: $79 if registering for both U.S. G/30 $900, U1900 $1100, U2100 $1300; balance goes to next player(s) in for all guests. Advance Entry: Registration is available at www.caroli- (9/28) and U.S. G/60 (9/27). Play-up: $20. Schedule for all sections: line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” naschessinitiative.com. Alternately, checks can be sent to: Walter High, On-site Reg: 8:30-9am. Rounds: 9:30a, 11a, 1p, 2:30p, 4p. Blitz Event: combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400-200. Team average 105 North Crabtree Knoll, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Make checks payable G/5 d0; Reg: Sun, 9/28, 5-5:45pm, Rounds 6-7:45p, total 8-10 rounds. rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; to: Carolinas Chess Initiative (CCI). On site entry will be available on EF: $14, $16 onsite. 75% of EFs returned as prizes. Reg. online: teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin August 28 from 2-6:30PM. BYES: A maximum of two byes allowed. Byes http://BayAreaChess.com/my/usg60g30 or Mail payments to BayArea round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 6 sections EF: must be requested before round 2 is paired. INFO: Walter High Chess, 1639 A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Rfnd fee: $20. Organizers: $168 online at chessaction.com by 8/5, $175 phoned by 8/4 (406-896- [email protected], or Gary Newsom, gary.newsom@charlottechess- Dr. Judit Szatary and Dr. Salman Azhar. TDs: NTD Tom Langland, NTD 2038, no questions), 4-day $174, 3-day $173, 2-day $172 mailed by center.org. More info including pre-entry lists may be available at: John McCumiskey, and others. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/usg60g30. 7/31, $180 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours carolinaschessinitiatve.com. FIDE rated. Hotel has a no smoking policy [email protected]. T: 919-265-7560. W. before game. GMs free; $160 deducted from prize. Under 1000 Section including electronic cigarettes. FIDE electronic device rules in effect. EF: all $80 less than above. All: Advance or online EF $5 less to MACA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 14-21, FLORIDA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $80; not available OCT. 24-25, PENNSYLVANIA in Open. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 2014 U.S. Senior Open 2014 U.S. Blind Chess Championship 6SS, G/90 increment 30. Aboard the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. NOTE DATE CHANGE: Oct. 24-25 NOT Oct. 10-11. USCF & U.S. Braille out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Open to USCF members born on or before Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Chess Association (USBCA) are sponsoring this USCF National event. 4 September 15, 1964. $$5,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $1,250-800- Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic 500-300, U2300 $500-300, U2000 $300-150, U1800 $300-150, U1500/UNR SS or 4 RR (depends on # of players), G/135 d0. Holiday Inn Express $20. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 12 $300-150. Commemorative Clocks top 3. Trophies top age 50-54, 55- Hotel (newly renovated), 5311 Campbells Run Road (near airport), Pitts- & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, 59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and over 75. Top finisher born on or before burgh, PA 15277, (412) 788-8400. Free shuttle to/from airport. EF: Free. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat January 1, 1954 will be the official USCF entrant to the World Senior Reg.: Onsite - Thurs. Oct. 9: 6-8pm, Fri. Oct. 10: 9-9:30am. Rds.: (ten- 10,12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open Championship in Kalabaka, Greece 10/25-11/6. EF: $125 with cruise tative), Fri. Oct. 24 not Oct. 10: 10-4, Sat. Oct. 25 not Oct. 11: 9-3. Prize must commit before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4. HR: $94-94, 800- reservation. Rounds: Monday to Saturday one round daily at 1:30 pm. Fund: $1,400 GTD: 1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, 4th: $100, $100- 582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate, reserve by 7/25 or rate In order to accommodate port visits up to two 1/2 point byes or 1 full Best player U1400, $100- Class E (1000-1199), $100- Class F (800-999), may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. point bye may be requested in any of the first 4 rounds. You must book $100- Best Unrated players. NOTE: All players must be classified as Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY your cruise with Card Player Cruises at 888-999-4880 or 702-655-0919 Legally Blind and bring proof. You must also be a current member of 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chess- or on line at www.CardPlayerCruises.com/brochures/2014/booking- the USCF for $18 a year. You can join the USCF at the event! HR: $128 tour.info, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted eastcarib2014.html. Info: www.VegasChessFestival.com/senior2014/ nite; code: USB. Contact: Rick Varchetto, [email protected]. at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). or Alan Losoff 702-510-8882. NS. W. NC. Phone: (h) 304-636-4034, (c) 304-614-4034 or Joan DuBois, tla@uschess. org, (c) 931-200-3412. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 9-10, TEXAS SEPT. 27, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) DEC. 27-30, TEXAS 2014 DCC Fide Open VII 2014 U.S. Game/60 Championship 2014 Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- 4SS, G/60 d6 - $12,000 b/289 fully paid entries - 60% guaranteed. Santa University of Texas at Brownsville. 6SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island, TX. FIDE rated (tournament will and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules 95054. Park free.Hotel: $99 at Hilton (408)330-0001 or $85 at Biltmore use FIDE rules). Intercollegiate Tournament Format: 4-Player Teams, for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one (408)988-8411. In 6 sections: Open Section (2000+): $1,500 700 300 up to 2 alternates. Open to university, college, community college, and hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ $500-$250-$125. 100 100 Top u2200 $200, 100. 1800-1999 Section: $1,000 400 200 technical college teams from North and South America and the Caribbean. EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance 100 100. 1600-1799 Section: $1,000 400 200 100 100. 1400-1599 Teams must supply letter from their universities stating that the players fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds Section: $1,000 400 200 100 100. 1200-1399 Section: $1,000 400 200 meet eligibility requirements—for more details go online to www.col- to get appearance fee. Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 100 100. Under 1200 Section: $1,000 400 200 100 100. Unr capped at legechess.org. EF: $200/team by 12/5, $240 thereafter and at site. USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF 300 exc in Open. EF: $69, after 9/20 $89. Play-up: $20. GM free, IM Prizes: trophies or plaques to top 6 teams, 1st-place in Divisions II rules. EF: $35. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 free before 9/17 (EF subtr from prize for all free entries). DISCOUNT: (2000-2199), Division III (1800-1999), Division IV (1600-1799), and paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives $119 if registering for both U.S. G/30 (9/28) and U.S. G/60 (9/27).Byes: Division V (U1600) Team, Top international team, Top Women’s team, free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Reg.: 8/9 from 9:45 – 10:15am. One 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit by start of Rd. 2. Reenter with Top alternate, Top boards 1-4, Top community college, Top four-year Rds.: Sat 10:45am/3:10pm/7:16pm, Sun 10:45 am/3:10pm. One half 1/2pt bye in Rd. 1 for $33. Sept 2014 Supp, CCA min, TD disc used to small college (under-5,000 enrollment), biggest team-upset, biggest point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd. 2 and before place players accurately. SIDE KIDS EVENT for K-12 students rated individual upset. Reg.: Deadline 4 p.m. 12/27 Rds: Rd. 1: 12/27 6 pm, getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are under 1000: 4SSxG/60 d6 in 5 sections based on rating: 800-999, 600- Rd. 2: 12/28 10 am, Rd. 3: 5 pm, Rd. 4: 12/29 10 am, Rd. 5: 5 pm, and not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay 799, 400-599, 200-399, u200. Prizes: Trophies to Top 15 players in each Rd. 6: 12/30 9 am. Opening reception: 12/27 at 4 p.m. Closing ceremony: $2 per round and be USCF members. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address section and Top 5 Clubs & Top 5 Schools in each section. Top 3 players 12/30 at 3 pm. ENT: UTB Chess Program, Student Union 1.20, One West above. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. count for team score. EF: $49, after 9/20 $69. DISCOUNT: $79 if regis- University Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520. INFO: [email protected]. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! tering for both U.S. G/30 (9/28) and U.S. G/60 (9/27). Play-up: $20. Phone (956) 882-5761. HR: $85-85-85-85 + tax (up to 4 in a room with AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Schedule for all sections: On-site Reg: 8:30-9am. Rounds: 9:30a, 2 breakfasts included daily per room). FREE: parking, wifi, refrig and TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 12:30p, 3p, 5:30p. Blitz Event: G/5 d0; Reg: Sun, 9/28, 5-5:45pm, microwave in every room. Reserve by 12/11 for chess rate. (956) 761- 5th annual Central California Open Rounds 6-7:45p, total 8-10 rounds. EF: $14, $16 onsite. 75% of EFs 8700 Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island, 7010 Padre Blvd., South 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Radisson returned as prizes. Reg. online: http://BayAreaChess.com/my/usg60g30 Padre Island, TX 78597. http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ Hotel, 2233 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free parking, free airport or mail payments to BayAreaChess, 1639 A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA texas/hilton-garden-inn-south-padre-island-BROSPGI/index.html. Boards shuttle for hotel guests. If no guest room at hotel, we hope for free 95035. Rfnd fee: $20. Organizers: Dr. Judit Szatary and Dr. Salman and pieces provided. Bring clocks, digital only. W. parking but there could be a charge of as much as $5/day. Cosponsored

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by Fresno Chess Club. $$ 10,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In 4 sections: byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. each is guaranteed $125. ENTRY FEE: If received by Aug. 15, $30. At Open: $1300-700-400, clear or tiebreak 1st $100, top U2200 $600-300. HR: $87-87, 216-267-1500, request chess rate, reserve by 8/1 or rate site, $40. REGISTRATION: 8:30-9:30 am on 8/16. ROUNDS: 10-2:00- Under 2000: $1000-500-300, top U1800 $600-300. Under 1600: $900- may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve 6:00. BYES: One per tournament; must request before 1st round. 500-300, top U1400 $400-200. Under 1200: $500-300-200, plaques to car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental ADVANCED ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, PO Box 4141, Roanoke, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may enter any section, with Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. VA 24015. PHONE: (276) 692-6418. EMAIL: [email protected]. prize limits: U1200 $200, U1600 $500. Balance goes to next player(s) in Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. WEB PAGE: roanokechess.com. This is a VCF Cup Event. W. line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted combined score among all sections: $400-200. Team average rating instantly). AUG. 16, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4th Annual BC Open! must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate Country Inn & Suites Brookfield, 1250 South Moorland Rd., Brookfield, Top 3 sections EF: AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, MISSOURI pairings avoided but possible. 3-day $108, 2-day TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 WI 53005, (262)782-1400. All Sections, TC: G/60 d5. Rds.: 10-1-3:30- $107 mailed by 8/6, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 8/13, $110 Millionaire Chess Satellite (FIDE Rated) 6. EF: Open: $35 by 8-14, $40 after 8-14, Reserve (U1600) & RBO (U1000). phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/11 (entry only, no questions), $120 at 6/SS, G/90 + 30 second increment. (2 Day schedule Rds.: 1-3 G/61 d5 Non Rated K-12 and Non Rated Adults $25 by 8-14, after 8-14 $30. site. Under 1200 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Mailed EF $10 then merge). Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland $$Guaranteed!: Open: 1st $300 - 2nd $175 - A $110 - U1800 $110. less to Fresno Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $100 Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $100, Reserve (U1600): 1st $100- 2nd $75. RBO (U1000): 1st $100 - 2nd deducted from prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if $80 if registered by 8/10. Three Sections: Open (FIDE Rated), U2000 & $75. Both Non rated sections are book prizes. Reg.: Aug 16th 8:30 - otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid U1600. Prize Fund: $10,000 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!! Winner 9:30. Entries to: ( make payable to Benzochess) Ben Corcoran, 2711 N. with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, of Open section receives Free entry into Millionaire Chess Open and University Dr. #64, Waukesha, WI 53188. Q&A: Ask for Ben 262-506- Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $500. Open: Millionaire Entry+$500-$1000-$800-$600-$500. Under 4203 or [email protected] also more info at www.benzochess.com. $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. No 2300-$550-$300. Under 2100-$400-$200. Under 2000 Section: $1000- A Heritage Event! checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, $600-$400-$200. Top U1800: $300-$150. U1600 Section: $1000-$500- rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $250-$175. U1400: $300-$150. U1200: $125. Reg.: 11-12:30 on Friday A State Championship Event! 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye Afternoon. Rds.: 3-day schedule Friday: 1:00 & 6. Saturday 1:00 & 6. if eligible for class money prizes; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $91-91, Sunday 10 & 3. 2 day schedule: Reg.: 10:00 am-10:30 am. Saturday: 11, AUG. 16-17, IOWA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 800-333-3333, 559-268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 8/1 or 1:15, 3:30, 6. Sunday 10:00 & 3. Two half point byes available if declared rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) IASCA GP Super before Round 2. Armageddon Match will be played to break tie for Mil- Qualifier or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or lionaire Chess entry + $500. MCA Membership required from $5. OSA. Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for 5-SS, G/90, i30. Accelerated pairings may be used in Rounds 1-2. IASCA Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouis Super GP Qualifier. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. 9th refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. chessclub.org. Info: 314-361-CHESS [email protected]. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: 8:30am and instantly). A Heritage Event! ends at 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10, 2:30, & 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30. EF: $57 if Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! postmarked before 8/11; $69 at site. IM & GM free-EF deducted from Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 16, ILLINOIS any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, $10 off Out of state residents. Prize Info: AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Prizes: ($1900 b/65 Top 3 Gtd.) 550+T-300-150 U2200, U2000, U1800, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Bradley Summer Open U1600 150/75 each. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership Cleveland Open 4 SS, G/80 d5. Robert Michel Student Center, 915 N. Elmwood, Peoria, required. On Site Available. IASCA membership required, ($15, $10 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton IL 61625. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (U1400). EF: $30 by 8/14, $35 at Jr. or Sr.) or Out of State Accepted (OSA). On-Site Available. Send Entry Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Airport; site. $$Gtd: $1,160. Open: 1st $240, 2nd $120, 3rd $60, Expert, A, B & Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 free shuttle), Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking. $16,000 guaranteed C $60 & $30 each, Upset $25. Reserve (1400): 1st $90, 2nd $60, Classes or register online at https://onlineregistration.cc. Additional Info: USCF prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak D & E $60 & $30 each, Upset $25. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9,12, 2:45, 5:30. and FIDE Rated!! Byes: Bye available Rounds 1-3 if requested prior to winner $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1400-700- Bye: 1-4, www.bradleysummeropen.com. Ent: Murrel Rhodes, 1116 N. start of round. Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior to tournament starting. 400-200, top U1900/Unr $500. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200, top Parkside Dr., Peoria, IL 61606, 309-682-0675 day, [email protected]. USCF – August 2014 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes. FIDE U1600 (no unr) $400. Under 1500: $1000-500-300-200, top U1300 (no rules will be used. Head Floor TD will be Bill Broich. Call 319-321-5435 unr) $300. Under 1200: $500-300-200-100, trophies to first 3, top Under Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 16, NEW HAMPSHIRE or [email protected] or [email protected]. Directions: Take 1000, Under 800, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best I-80 to exit 242, go south to 9th Street, take a left and follow to the end male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Keene Open of 9th Street and you are there! The Marriott Hotel and Conference 400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in Center, Chess rate available, $99 only until 7/25/14, rates may increase different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players Best Western Plus Sovereign Hotel, 401 Winchester Street, Keene NH 03431. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, GAME/65 d5, $$GTD: $300-200. U2000 after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Unrated may 319-688-4000. not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections $150 U1750 $150. U1500: 4SS, GAME/65 d5, Open to 1499 & under. EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 8/13, $110 phoned to 406-896- $$GTD: $200-75. U1250 $75 Unrated $50. ALL: EF: $32 in advance, $37 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2038 by 8/12, 3-day $108.50, 2-day $107.50 mailed by 8/6, all $120 (no at site. Reg.: Registration 9:00-9:45. Advance entries must be postmarked AUG. 16-17, MICHIGAN checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. by 8/9/2014. Rds.: 10-1:00-3:30-6:00. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. U1200 Section EF: Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea relyea@ operamail.com. 2014 U.P. Open all $50 less than above. Online EF $5 less to OCA members. Unofficial www.relyeachess.com. W. Northern Michigan University, University Center, Brule Room (parking uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year AUG. 16, VIRGINIA available nearby), Marquette, MI. 5SS, G/115 d5. Entry Fee: $40. $35 if USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) registered (mail/E-mail) by Aug 14. $20 for Juniors 19 or under. Masters chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, Tracy Callis Memorial and above free (entry deducted from winnings). Prizes: (1st and 2nd phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re- 3-round SS, G/90 d5. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4608 Brambleton Ave. GTD) $500 first place, $250 second, others based on entries. Trophy to entry $50; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. GUARANTEED PRIZES: Top Section: $250- top UP resident. Reg.: 9-9:30 Sat. Rounds: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: $150-$100. Additional Sections: If Octagonals, each is guaranteed 9:30, 2:00-all times EDT. Half-point byes available in all rounds, but Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point $150-$125. If Hexagonals, each is guaranteed $125-$100. If Quads, must be requested before registration ends. Info and early entries: Robert John, 315 E. Prospect St., Marquette, MI, 906-228-8126, [email protected]. Lodging: Rooms with 2 beds for $60+tax/night held until 7/15 under “U. P. Chess” at Value Host Motor Inn, 1101 US Highway 41, Marquette, MI, 906-225-5000. SPECIAL EVENT: Fri., Aug. 15, 7:00 pm at the tournament site. FIDE Master and 2013 Michigan Open Champion Seth Homa will play a simultaneous exhibition. $20 fee; space limited to 20 players; contact Robert John before the event if you 9th INDIANAPOLIS OPEN would like to challenge the Master. AUG. 17, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Aug 22-24 or 23-24, 2014 Foster City Grand Prix LuperSwiss (3 x G/90 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $16,000 projected prizes, $12,000 minimum $200-100, u1300 45-45. Aug 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 8-8:30. Rds. 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 8/14 +15, Rtd 2200+ 5rounds,40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), $0 by 8/7 (EF subtr from prize). Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport.$91 rooms,free parking & airportshuttle. AUG. 19, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Open Section: Prizes $2000-1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak win $100 Marshall Masters! - Third Tuesday - FIDE Rapid Rated 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ and players with a plus score in any bonus, top U 2300/Unr $800-400. 80 Grand Prix Points (enhanced). MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $620 GTD: 250- 150-100. Top U2400 60, Top U2300 30, Biggest upset 30. EF: $40, Mbr U2100 Section: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1950/unr $500. $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at U1800 Section: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1650 (no unr) $400. entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. U1500 Section: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1350 (no unr) $300. A Heritage Event! U1200 Section: $500-300-200-100, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Under 800, Under 600, Unrated.. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 46th annual Atlantic Open Unrated limit $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Washington Westin Hotel, 1400 M St. NW at Thomas Circle, Washington, DC 20005. MIXEDDOUBLES: $600-400-200. Male/female 2-player combined $$ 22,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500- 300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. score among all sections, different sections OK, must average under 2200. Under 2100: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1900: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1700: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-200. FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue. Under 1250: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1000: $600-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all

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sections: $1000-600-400-300. Team average rating must be under 2200; Rd., Orlando 32817. Each event: EF: $30, CFCC mbr $25, Masters free must play in Booster Section. Unrated players winning prizes will only teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra (EF deducted from any prize). $$750 b/30: (1st Place Guaranteed) receive half of the prize. ALL: EF: $35 advance until 8/20, $45 at site. fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but 200-120-80, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200 $70 ea. (Must draw/win No phone or e-mail entries. $10 fee to play up a section. Reg.: 08/23 possible. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1000, $400 U1250, $600 a game to be eligible for prize.) Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, 6. Draw- 8:30am - 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10,3; Sun 10,3. ENT: Paul Stagnoli, 4233 U1500, $800 U1700, or $1000 U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in ings for FREE Tornados & HOTEL event EFs. See centralflchess.org Kintyre Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409-4127. INFO: (707)478-4385 paulgs@ line. Top 6 sections EF: $115 online at chessaction.com by 8/20, $120 for details. Info: (407) 629-6946. sonic.net. Bring your own equipment, none provided. No Cell phones phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/18 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, allowed. W. 2-day $117 if check mailed by 8/13, $130 at site, or online until 2 hours AUG. 23, TEXAS before game. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1000 Section EF: All TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 AUG. 24, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN San Antonio Blitz Championship (BLZ) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) $60 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry Hornbeak Bldg., 3rd, Flr., 4450 Medical Dr., 78259. 9SS, G/5 d0 (9 Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) $60, not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings games). Prizes $900 based on 40 players, 2/3 gtd. In two sections, Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Open Section: $300 1st, $150 2nd, Under 1800 $300 1st, $150 2nd. 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $200- paper magazine if paid with entry- Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, No unrated can win over $100. Trophy to top Bexar/ San Antonio Resident. 100, u1300 45-45. Aug 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 8-8:30. Rds. 9-11:45- Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult Entry Fee: $40 if rec’d by 8/20, $45 at site no checks. Reg.: 1:15- 2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 8/21 +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 8/17 $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 1:45pm, RDS. 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6. Half pt bye any 1 (EF subtr from prize). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. rd., notice before rd. 2 is paired. Swap and shop used books, equip.: ends Sat. 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2, Open 1:15-1:pm. Entries: make check to SACC, Mail PO 690576, San Antonio, AUG. 28-SEPT. 1, NORTH CAROLINA must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 202-429- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) TX 78269-0576. Contact Info: sanantoniochess.com, 210-384-4997, 2014 U.S. Masters Championship 1700, reserve by 8/8 or rate may increase. Regular rate at this luxury [email protected]. hotel is about $200! Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or See Nationals. reserve car online through chesstour.com. Parking: Valet day parking AUG. 23, ARIZONA about $10, Valet 24 hour access parking about $20; rates could increase, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 AUG. 29, NEW YORK Tempe Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) garage has limited space. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: 4 round, USCF rated tournament. SECTIONS: USCF: Open 1400+ and Under 1400. TC: G/55 d5. ROUND TIMES: 9:00am-11:10am-1:40pm- 9-SS, G/5 d0. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 201-347-2269. $50 Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entry posted instantly). 3:50pm. PRIZES: Open Guaranteed Cash Prizes: 1st $300, 2nd $150, 1st U1800 $100, 1st U1600 $100. U1400: Top 5 Trophies. ENTRY FEE: EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Reg.: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Open $50 by 8/20, $55 by 8/21, $60 by 8/22, $65 at site. U1400 $25 by 6:15-6:45. Max three byes, req. at entry. Blitz rated. Marshall CC, 23 W. AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, INDIANA 8/20, $28 by 8/21, $31 by 8/22, $35 at site. $10 to play up. TO REGISTER: 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) chessemporium.com/tempeopen, call 602-482-4867. SITE: New Venue! 9th annual Indianapolis Open AUG. 29, NEW YORK 1700 E. Elliot Rd. #9, Tempe, AZ 85284. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne Plaza New York State Blitz Championship (BLZ) Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd. (off I-465 & Airport Expwy), Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Out of state welcome; NYS blitz title to top NYS resident, on tiebreak if Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless, AUG. 23-24, TEXAS necessary. 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Albany Marriott (see indoor pool, game room, fitness center. $$16,000 based on 200 paid TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) NY State Championship). $$ 600 guaranteed: $200-100, 1700-1999 $100- entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count half), $12,000 (75% each 2014 DCC Fide Open VIII 50, U1700/Unr $100-50. EF: $30, NYSCA members $25, at site only, no prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- checks. Reg. ends 8 pm, rds. 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1950/unr $500. Under and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules 1800: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1650 (no unr) $400. Under 1500: for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1350 (no unr) $300. Under 1200: $500- hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ $500-$250-$125. AUG. 29-31 OR 30-31, NORTH CAROLINA 300-200-100, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or fee to the First three GMs/IMs who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds The 2014 North Carolina Open $500 U1800. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player to get appearance fee. Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 This tournament is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Masters. “team” combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Team average USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF Come watch the stars of the chess world compete while playing in the must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams rules. EF: $35. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 NC Open! 5-SS, G/120 d5; 2-day schedule: Rd. 1 G/90 d5 then merges must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives with 3-day Embassy Suites Airport, 204 Centreport Dr., Greensboro, NC pairings avoided but possible. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at ches- free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Reg.: 8/23 from 9:45 – 10:15am. 27409, (336) 668-4535, mention chess tournament for discounted hotel saction.com by 8/20, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/18 (entry only, Rds.: Sat 10:45am/3:10pm/7:16pm, Sun 10:45 am/3:10pm. One half rate. $13000 in prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! In 4 sections, no questions), 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 8/13, all $120 (no point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd. 2 and before OPEN $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100 U2100 250-150- checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are 100; U2000 $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100 U1850 GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 250-150-100; U1700 $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100 EF: all $50 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually per round and be USCF members. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address U1550 250-150-100; U1400 $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100- used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper mag- above. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. 100 U1200 250-150-100. *Open section winner also earns a spot in azine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! the 2014 NC Invitational!!* EF $69 if received by August 15. $85 if Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, AUG. 23-24, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN received later or onsite. SCHEDULE 3-Day registration ends at 7PM on Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 8/29 Round at 7:30PM. 2-Day registration ends at 9:30AM on 8/30 Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Exchange Bank Open Round at 10AM. Subsequent rounds are 8/30 at 2PM-7PM and 8/31 at Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & Exchange Bank, 444 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. 4 round Swiss, 9AM-2PM. HR $99 All rooms are suite style. Free made to order breakfast 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit G/120 d5. In 3 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/120 d5, $$GTD: $250-175. daily, free manager’s reception nightly, and free airport shuttle available before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $91-91, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236- Reserve: 4SS, G/120 d5, Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $200-125. for all guests. ADVANCE ENTRY Registration is available at www.carolina 7495; reserve by 8/8 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, Booster: 4SS, G/120 d5, Open to 1499 & under. $$GTD: $150-100. Unr. schessinitiative.com. Alternately, checks can be sent to Walter High, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: ches- saction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Director AtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! th AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, NEVADA 136 annual NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Las Vegas Open Aug 29-Sep 1, Aug 30-Sep 1 or Aug 31-Sep 1, Albany 5-SS, G/90 inc 30 (2-day rd 1 G/45 inc 15). The Learning Village, 727 East Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (next to Container Park). $$5,200 GTD. 4 Sections. Open: $1,000-500-250, U2200 $150. State Championship America’s oldest annual event - $13,000 guaranteed Qualifier Event. Under 2000: $700-350-200, U1800 $125. Under 1600: $600-300-150, U1400 $100. Under 1200: $500-250-125. EF: $69 by 6roundLaborDayweekendSwissin5sections;youplayonlythoseinyour 8/10, $89 by 8/18, $100 later. $6 less for Nevada Chess members. Rds.: 7, 11-4, 11-4, 2-day rd. 1 at 9 a.m. ENT: Las Vegas Open, PO Box section. Choice of 4-day, 3-day or 2-day schedule (no 2-day Open Section), all merge 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925. HR: see web site. INFO: 702-283- and compete for same prizes. $97 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle. 9512 or www.lasvegaschesscenter.com. SEPTEMBER OFFICIAL USCF RATINGS USED. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! Open Section: Prizes $1500-700-500-300, state title and $100 bonus to AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, ARKANSAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 top NY resident, top U2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE, 100 GPP. 2014 Arkansas State Chess Championship Clarion on the Lake, 4813 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR. 501-525-1391. Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400. 6-SS, Open: EF: $45 in advance $50 at the site, Two open schedules, Schedule 1 Registration: Friday 6 -7pm, G/120 d5, Rounds Fri. 7p, Under 1800: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1600 $400. Sat. 9:30am - 2pm - 7pm, Sun. 9am - 2pm. Schedule 2 Registration: Sat. 8 - 9am, Rounds 1 - 2 G/60 d5, 3 - 6 G/120 d5 Rounds Sat. 9am - Under 1500: $800-400-200-100, top Under 1300 $300. 11am Merge Round 3 Sat. 2pm - 7pm, Sun. 9am - 2pm. Prizes $$ (b/50) Under 1200: $500-300-200-100, trophy to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 1st $400 2nd $200 A, B, C, D/E $200 Unrated $100 4+ for prize or $50 for the class Trophies to all prizes, (Trophies to AR res.) $50 upset Prize 800, Under 600, Unrated. 1/2 pt. bye available any rd. if asked for at reg. USCF and ACA reqd. OSA. Info & Advance Entry: Stephen Paulson, 238 Paulson Ln., Mel- Unrated prize limits: $200 in U1200, $400 U1500, $600 U1800. bourne, AR 72556, [email protected], 870-373-0150. W. MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: $500-300-200. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 23, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. CFCC Tornados at UUU 4-SS, G/75 d5. University Unitarian Universalist Society, 11648 McCulloch

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105 North Crabtree Knoll, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Make checks payable day schedule in Open. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, $65. RESERVE: 4-day $45, 3-day $46,2-day $47, site $55. BOOSTER: 4- to Carolinas Chess Initiative (CCI). OTHER One half-point bye available. others before rd. 4. HR: $97-97, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve day $35, 3-day $36, 2-day $37, site $45. Juniors (U18) $5 off. Re-entry Byes must be requested before round 2 is paired. Open section FIDE rated. by 8/22 or rate may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: allowed for 2-day advanced price. Please make checks payable to MCA. INFO Walter High [email protected] or Gary Newsom gary.newsom@ 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chess- USCF memb req d. MCA memb req d for Michigan residents. www.michess. charlottechesscenter.org. More info including pre-entry lists may be tour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, org. onlineregistration.cc/MCA/MCA_MO_14. Reg.: Jennifer Skidmore, available at carolinaschessinitiative.com. Hotel has a no smoking policy NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 914- PO BOX 8064, Ann Arbor, MI 48107, [email protected], 734-678- including electronic cigarettes. Special Saturday-only U1000 Scholastic 665-8152. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries 0463. Site (4-day) Fri 5:30-6:29pm. (3-day) Sat 9:30-10:29am. (2-day) Tournament: Saturday, August 30 4SS, G/30 d5. Rounds 10:30-12-2- posted instantly). September ratings used. Sun 8:00-8:29am. $$: $3150 GTD. Trophies to all place-winners. 3:30. In two sections, determined on-site based on entries. Trophies to OPEN: 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $250, U2200: $200, U2100: $200, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! top 10 in each section. USCF rated. EF: $20 in advance $25 onsite. U2000: $200, U1900: $200. RESERVE: 1st $300, 2nd $225, 3rd $150 A State Championship Event! U1600: $125, U1500: $125, U1400: $125, U1300: $125, U1200: $125. A Heritage Event! AUG. 29-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, FLORIDA 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th U1000: 1st and 2nd, U800: 1st Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! BOOSTER: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 and 2nd, U600: 1st and 2nd, Unrated 1st. A State Championship Event! 2014 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship MCA Membership Meeting: 9am Sat, Aug 30. AUG. 29-SEPT. 1, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, NEW 6SS, G/120 d5 (3-day Option Rd. 1 G/60 d5). The DoubleTree by Hilton YORK Palm Beach Gardens, 4431 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. A Heritage Event! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) $$10,000 b/200 paid entries, 70% min. Gtd. Open: $1,100/Trophy-700- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 136th annual NY State Championship 600-500, U2300 $400, U2200 $300. FIDE rated. U2050: $700/Trophy-400- AUG. 29-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, TEXAS Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 300, U1950 $200. U1800: $700/Trophy-400-300, U1700 $200. U1550: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany $700/Trophy-400-300, U1450 $200. U1300: $700/Trophy-400-300, U1200 80th Annual Southwest Open 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd., Exit 4). Luxurious hotel $200. Unr’s ltd. to $200 except in Open. EF: $89 by Aug. 24, $10 more 7SS. Doubletree DFW Airport North, 4441 W. John Carpenter Fwy., with indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, free parking, free airport later and on-site, GMs & IMs free ($89 deducted from prize). Re-entry Irving, TX 75063. $$ 8,950 b/175 full entries, 75% Gtd. 3 Sections and shuttle, many restaurants in area. $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. Open: $50. Memb. Req’d: FCA. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr. before 1st rd. Rds.: 4-Day scholastic side events: Open: (This section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE $1500-700-500-300, top U2300/Unr $800-400. State title and $100 bonus 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30, 3-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10, Rds. 2-6 Sat. 1:15, 6:30, Sun. 12:15, rules. USCF rules/ratings used for awarding prizes. Players not at the to top NYS resident (both decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: 6:00, Mon. 10:00. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 3. Blitz Championship: board within 60 minutes of the start of the round will forfeit game.) $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400. Under 1800: $1000-500- G/5 d0, Sunday at 10:00 a.m., EF $20. Prizes based on entries. Quick Chess Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec. 300-200, top Under 1600 $400. Under 1500: $800-400-200-100, top Championship: G/15 d3, Monday at 3:00 p.m., EF $20. Prizes based on increment. Note, please check tournament website for rules about FIDE Under 1300 $300. Under 1200: $500-300-200-100, trophy to first 3, top entries. FCA Board Mtg. Sun. at 4:45, FCA Annual Mtg. Sun. at 5:30. HR: registration. $$ 1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $700, U2200 $700-350. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus $89 by Cut-off Date, Includes free Internet and parking, 561-622-2260, Reserve: U2000. Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all mention group code FSC. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive G/120 with 30 sec increment. $$ 800-400-200. B $600-300-150, U1600 sections: $500-300-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds. $500-250-125. Novice: U1400 and Unrated. Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra Online entry & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. sec. increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec. increment. $$ $500-250- fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 125, E $400-200, U1000 $300-150 Unrated $200. All 3: TCA membership possible. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200, $400 U1500 or $600 A State Championship Event! required. Other states accepted. EF: $88 if received by 8/21, else $99. U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $98 online at chessaction.com by 8/27, AUG. 29-SEPT. 1, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, MICHI- $80 Junior(U19) if received by 8/21 else $90 (juniors count as 90% $105 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/25 (entry only, no questions), 4-day GAN toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicap/Additional family participant $104, 3-day $103, 2-day $102 if check mailed by 8/20, all $120 at site, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 $52 if received by 8/21 else $65 (Senior/Handicap/Additional family or online until 2 hours before game. Under 1200 Section EF: All $30 2014 Michigan Open participant counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre- less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online or mailed entries $7 less to $$3150 GTD. 7-SS. Dearborn Doubletree, 5801 Southfield Expressway, reg. requires pre-payment. After 8/27/14 all registration and changes NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or Detroit, MI 48228. Rooms: $104+tax by Aug 7, (P) 313-336-3340 (F) on site only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 8/27/14. 4 $20/yr with 4 issues; join or renew together with entry.) Unofficial 313-583-1238 and specify MCA room block. Free parking; Free wireless; day: Reg. Friday 8/29, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri.: 7:45, Sat.: 2:30 pm - uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year Free breakfast buffet at Grille 39, hotel restaurant. 3 Sections: OPEN 7:30, Sun.: 10:45 am - 5:00 pm, Mon.: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. 3 day: Reg. USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction. (anyone) FIDE rated, RESERVE (U1800), BOOSTER (U1200). Rds.: (4-day) Sat. 8/30, 9-9:30 am, Rd. 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid Fri, AUG 29: 7:30pm; Sat 11am, 6pm; Sun 10am, 7pm; Mon 9am, 3:30pm. Unrated must play in Open section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60, all (3-day) Sat, AUG 30: 11:30am, 2:30pm. (2-day ONLY RESERVE AND or 3 day schedule will be put in the 3 day. HR: $96/96/96/96, 972-929- sections but Open. GMs free, $90 deducted from prize. No checks at BOOSTER) Sun, AUG 31: 9am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm. Up to 2 ½-point 8181 reserve by 8/18 and ask for Dallas Chess Club rate. $96 rate site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat byes available in rds 1-6, must request prior to rd. 4. TC: (4-day) 40/115, includes continental breakfast for up to 2 people staying in room. 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 SD1 d5;(3-day) rds. 1, 2: G/75 d5(merge w/ 4-day for rounds 3-7); (2- Additional Breakfast vouchers at special price of $9.95. Up to two 1/2- pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: day) rds. 1-4: G/30 d5 (merge w/ 4-day for rounds 5-7). EF: Masters pt byes available if requested before end of rd. 2, but byes for both rd. Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds. Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:30, no 2- are free; Advance (by Mon, Aug 25) OPEN: 4-day $55, 3-day $56, site 6 AND 7 not permitted. Tournament reserves the right to use an analog

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clock with equivalent time control under special circumstances. Texas Village, CO 80111. Register: Sat 7:30–9:00 AM. Rds.: Sat 10AM, 2:30 chessclub.com website for list of other nearby hotels.6 rounds–Swiss Chess Association meeting on Sunday 8/31 at 9:00 am. K-12 Scholastic PM, 7 PM; Sunday 9 AM, 3 PM. CSCA Membership meeting Sunday 2 System, USCF rated, Time Control 40/2, SD/60 d5. OPEN section FIDE on Saturday, 8/30. 5-SS, G/30 d5, EF: $31 by 8/21, $45 after; Pre-reg. PM. EF: $45 if rec’d by 8/28; $34 for Juniors, Seniors, Unrated; fees $5 rated. EF: $90 if by August 23, then $105, $5 less if DCC member. GM/IM requires pre-payment. After 8/27/14 all registration and changes on more at site. Prizes: $2800 b/100. Championship Section: $400G, early EF deducted from prize winnings. OCA Membership required of all site only; all changes $10 after 8/27/14. No refunds after 8/27/14, $10 200G, 125G, U2000 175, 125. U1800 Section: $325, 175, 125, U1600 OH residents - $15, $10 jr. Registration: online at DaytonChessClub.com. handling fee for refunds before 8/27/14. Entries do not count toward 175, 125 Unrated prize limit $175. U1400 Section: $250, 175, 100; U1200 Saturday, Aug. 30 – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Rounds: Saturday 11 am & base in Open, Reserve and Novice. Registration: 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 150, 100; U1000/Unr 75. Unrated prize limit $100. Entries to: Richard 6:30pm, Sunday 10 & 5, Monday 9 & 3:30. Byes: (1/2 pt): limit 2, must 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Info at (719) declare by start of round 3. Re-entry (w/half point bye) available after and K-12 U1000. Prizes: Trophies to top 12 individuals, five teams in 685-1984 or [email protected]. HR 99 if reserved by 8/14, mention Rds. 1 & 2. $35 each re-entry. Draws: No early draw rule in effect - 20 each section. K-12 U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to those who tournament. Hotel phone (303) 779-6161. COLORADO TOUR EVENT. moves by each player before draw by agreement. Side Events: OCA do not win a trophy. ALL: Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Members Meeting Sunday at TBD, OCA Trustees Meeting Monday at 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632- A State Championship Event! TBD. Advance Entries: Make checks payable to Dayton Chess Club – 9000, [email protected], www.dallaschess.com. W. JGP for Non mail to: Ohio Chess Congress, C/O Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, LOUISIANA Dayton, OH 45402. Need More Information: call 937-461-6283 or email scholastic side events. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 [email protected]. A State Championship Event! 2014 Louisiana State Championship AUG. 30, MARYLAND 7-SS, G/120 d5. Site: Baton Rouge Marriott, 5500 Hilton Ave., Baton An American Classic! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Rouge, LA 70808. EF: $80 if mailed by 8/23, $90 at site; Free for masters A Heritage Event! Maryland Quick Championship (QC) from other states (EF deducted from winnings). LCA Memb. req’d ($15 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! G/12 +3”incr. 7SS. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD Adult, $5 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $4000 b/100, 50% Gtd. One Section: AUG. 30-31, OKLAHOMA 20852. Prizes Guaranteed: $200-$100-$75, U1800 $50, U1500 $40. Sets, Open: $1000 + plaque-500-250; U2000: $500-250; U1800: $400-200; TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 boards and clocks provided. Free parking for day guests. EF: $20 by U1600: $350-150; U1300/Unr.: $300-100. Reg.: Sat. 8/30, 8:30-9am. 33rd NAO OCF FIDE Open 8/25, $25 by 8/28, $30 at the door. $5 less if also playing in Action. Rds.: Sat.: 9:30-3; Sun.: 9:30-2:30-7:30; Mon.: 9:30-2:30. Business meet- 5-SS, G/90+30spm. Reg.: 9-9:45. $$G 1,500. Quality Inn-Stillwater, Schedule: Reg. ends 10:30am, rds. 10:30-11:15-12:00-1:15-2:00-2:45- ing: Sat. 8/30, 2pm. HR: $89 (800) 228-9290 or (225) 924-5000, ask for 2515 W. 6th Ave. (Hwy-51) Stillwater, OK 1-405-372-0800. HR: 70-70. 3:30. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, LCA rate. State Blitz Championship: Sat. 8/30 (USCF Blitz Rated), 7 Wi-Fi, EF: Open: $50, Reserve: $30 (deduct $10 only if envelope post- MD 21204. More information & online entry at http://mdquick.md Rnd-Double SS (play each opponent as black and white), G/5 d0 EF: $20 marked before Aug 28): OCF $10 required OSNA. Rds. at 10-2:30-7, chess.com. if mailed by 8/23, $25 at site; $5 discount if also entering State Cham- 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 1 half pt bye rds 1-5, Two Sections: Open (FIDE): pionship. LCA Memb. req’d, OSA. Prizes: $400 b/30, 50% Gtd. (one Gtd 1st 500, 300; U-2100: $200; U-1900: $200, U-1700: $200, Reserve: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! section) Open: $100 + plaque to top Louisiana resident-50. U2000: $80, U-1500 or Unrated 1st $100, Other class prizes per entrees; LS, W, AUG. 30-31, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN U1800: $70, U1600: $60, U1300: $40 (USCF Regular Ratings Used for Free Parking. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074. FKim TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Pairings & Prizes). Reg.: 7-8pm (after second round of state championship). [email protected], 405 372-5758. 2014 Petrosian Memorial Rds.: Starts at 8, rounds follow each other immediately, should end A Heritage Event! 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open around 11pm. Ent/Info: Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive section. EF: $70; $50 LACC members; Spouses/siblings 1/2, $20 new Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Branch, MS 38654, [email protected], (504) 208-9596 or (502) A State Championship Event! LACC members, Free new LACC Life members! $5 off if notified by 396-8858; or enter on line with credit card at www.cajunchess.com. 8/29. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three AUG. 30-31, TENNESSEE 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- A Heritage Event! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day with three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2014 Tennessee Open Championship Prizes: $$1,500 ($750 Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, OHIO 5SS, G/120 d5. Volkswagen Chattanooga Conference Center, 8001 Volk- U1800: $200-100-$50; U1600: $100–50; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) swagen Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416. $$Gtd. $3000 Prize fund. Sections: Ent: LACC- Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795- 70th Ohio Chess Congress OPEN $400-250-200, Exp. $200-150, Class A $175-125, Class B $150- 5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: 6-SS, 40/2, SD/60 d5 at Dayton Chess Club, 18 West Fifth St., Dayton, 75. NOVICE (U1600) $225-175-150, Class D $125-75, Class E $100-75, Free in basement. OH 45402 (1 block from hotel) Four Sections OPEN, U2000, U1700, Class F+below $100-75, UNR $100-75. EF: $55 post marked by 08/23 U1400 PRIZES: $$7,200 gtd. OPEN: $1,000-700-400-300-200 (U2200: ($65 at site) online by 8/27. UNR eligible for UNR prize only, youth and Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $450) U2000: $750-500-300, U1700: $750-450-250, U1400: $650- scholastic members for trophy only $30 ($40), IM and GM Free entry A State Championship Event! 350 (U1100: $200). Hotel: Crown Plaza (Super Hotel – pool/park/ ($55 taken from prize of 200 or more). On site reg. Sat 7:30-8:30 am AUG. 30-31, COLORADO great restaurant – less than 1 block from playing site) $92 (1-4) – EDT, USCF and TCA Dues req. OSA Rnds.: (EDT) Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 33 East Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402. Call 1-877-227-6963 refer to group Sun. 9:00, 2:00. Hotel: Hampton Inn Chattanooga Airport, 7013 Shal- 2014 Colorado Open code DCQ or go online at www.cpdayton.com refer to group code DCQ. lowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 855-0095. Info: Enter on-line 5-SS, Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5 and Rds. 3-5 G/90, 30 second increment. Dou- Reserve early as hotel is expected to sell out and cutoff date for hotel at TNCHESS.ORG or mail to: Chris Prosser, 733 Long Hunter Ct., Nashville, bletree Hotel, Denver Tech Center, 7801 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood registration is Monday August 7, 2014. Other Hotels: See www.dayton TN 37217 or [email protected], 615-426-7105. W.

24th annual NORTH AMERICAN OPEN Dec 26-30, 26-29 or 27-29, Bally’s Las Vegas - GM/IM norms possible $120,000 projected prizes, $90,000 minimum guaranteed! Open Section: 9rds,Dec26-30, Prize limits: Under 26 games as of 5-day late reg. ends 12/26 10:30 40/2, SD/30, d10. Other sections: 7 12/14 official, U1250 $1500, U1500 or am, rds 12/26-28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & rds, Dec 26-29, 40/2, SD/30, d10 (3-day U1700 $3000. Unrated in U1250 $500, 4, 12/30 10 am. option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), Bally's Casino U1500 $900, U1700 $1300, U1900 4-day late reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd So, Las $1800, U2100 $2500. If post-event rating Rds. 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11:30 & 6, Vegas NV 89103. Free parking. posted 12/20/13-12/20/14 was over 30 12/29 10 am & 4 pm. 7sections.Prizes $120,000 based pts above section max, limit $2000. 3-day late reg. ends 12/27 10:30 on 600 entries (senior, re-entry, GM, IM, Mixed Doubles: $2000-1000-500- am, Rds.12/27 11:30, 2:30 & 6, 12/28 WGM, U1250 count half), else in 300-200. See TLA or chesstour.com 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. proportion; minimum 75% each prize. Half-point byes:OKall,limit4 Open uses FIDE ratings, others December Online entry fee: $255 at chess (limit 2 in last 4 rds). Open must commit USCF ratings. action.com by 10/15, $275 by 12/23, before rd 2, others before rd 4. $300 until 2 hours before game. Note Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200- higher Open Section fee if FIDE U2200. Bring set, board, clock if possible- 1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tie- Mailed or phoned entries: see none supplied. break win $200, top FIDE U2500/Unr Tournament Life or chesstour.com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings $2400-1200. FIDE rated, 200 GPP.. Entry fee at site: $300. usually used if otherwise unrated. U2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200- Under 1250 Section entry fee: all Special room rate at Bally’s $97 800-600-500-500-400-400. $120 less than above. single or twin. Reserve now at 800-833- U2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800- Open Section entry fee: $100 3308 or 702-739-4111. Rooms may sell 600-500-500-400-400. more to US players not rated 2200/ over. out about Nov 15. U1900: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800- US IMs/WGMs $150; $100 from prize. Blitz tournament 12/29 9:45 pm. 600-500-500-400-400. Special entry fee: Senior 65/over in $3000 guaranteed prizes! U1700: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800- U1500 & over, all $120 less. Re-entry Junior Grand Prix pts available. 600-500-500-400-400. $120; not available in Open Section. Entry: chessaction.com or U1500: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700- No checks at site; credit cards OK. Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury 600-500-400-300-300. Mills NY 12577. $15 service charge for U1250: $3000-1500-1000-800-600- Special USCF dues if paid with refunds. Advance entries posted at 500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 entry- see chesstour.com or Tournament chessaction.com (online entries posted (no unr) $1000-500. Life. USCF membership required. instantly).

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A Heritage Event! walk to many restaurants and shopping. In 4 sections, Open Section, limit 2, rds. 4-6 must commit before rd. 2. Ratings: Official September Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Gold U1900, Silver U1600 and Booster U1300. With 3 day and 2 day ratings used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise AUG.30-SEPT.1ORAUG.31-SEPT.1,CALIFORNIA,SOUTHERN schedules. Prizes: Open: $1000-$800-$600-$400-$200, Top Expert & A: unrated. Memb. req.: Mass. residents: MACA $12 adult, $6 jr. U18, add TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) $200 and trophy. Trophy to NJ Champion. Gold Section $500-$300-$100. $8 (optional) for Chess Horizons subscription, WMCA O.K. NH residents: 36th Annual Southern California Open Top B: $100 and trophy. Silver U1600: $500-$300-$100. Top D: $100 NHCA 8 adult, $6 jr. U19, $10 with N.H. Chess Journal subscription. 6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5 (2-day schedule rds. 1-3 G/60 d5 then merges). and trophy. Booster U1300: $500-$300-$100. Top E & F $100 & trophy. New England Open Scholastics: 6 sections. K-12 U1500 and K-12 Town & Country Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. All Prizes Guaranteed. All sections get these trophies: Top 3, Top Senior U900 sects. play Sat. 8/30, G/45 d5; K-3 U1200 and K-3 U400 play Sun. $$20,000 in Guaranteed Prizes, 6 Sections. Prizes: Open Sec 1st over age 55, Top Under age 16, Top Under Age 13. Unrated may win 8/31, G/30 d5; K-6 U1400 and K-6 U500 play Mon. 9/1, G/30 d5. All $2,400-1,600-1,200-900-600-500-400, plus BU2300 $1,000-600; U2200, first place in Open section only. EF Early $68 if paid by 8/27. EF onsite scholastic sections are 4-SS, Reg. 9:30-10:30 a.m., 1st round at 11 a.m., U2000, U1800 and U1600 Sections ALL: $1,000-600-400-200; U1400: is $80. $50 for re-entry. 3 day reg at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 8/30/2014. others ASAP. Trophies to the top 3 in each sect., medals to players with $600-400-200-100, plus BU1200 $300-150, Best Unrated $100. Plus Best 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 8/31/2014 9-10am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 3 or more points and not winning a trophy. EF: $20 if mailed by 8/25 or Game Prizes: $75-50-25, one reserved for non-open sections. Reg.: 3- 12:00 & 6:30pm, Sunday 11am & 6pm, Monday 9am & 3:30pm. Rounds: online by 8/28, $25 at site. $15 discount to first-time players. New Eng- day: 8 to 9:30 AM, Sept official rating list used. 2-day: 8 AM to 9 AM 2 day 1-2-3(G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30am, 12:45pm and 3:00pm. 3 Day land Blitz Championship: Sun. 8/31. Reg. ends at 7:45 p.m. 1st rd. at Sunday. Rds.: 3 day: 10 AM & 5 PM on Sat-Sun, 9 AM & 4 PM on Mon. and 2 Day schedules merge in round 4. Entries to Noreen Davisson, 6 8 p.m. 5-SS (dbl), G/5 d0. 75% of entry fees returned as prizes. EF: $10 2- day: 9:30 AM ,11:45, 2 & 5 PM (merged) Sun, then 9 AM & 4 PM Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Email: [email protected]. if playing in main tnmt., else $15. HR: $95-95-95-95, reserve by 8/16 Monday . EF: $90 Early Bird Special if received by 7/31, $100 from 8/1 Entries should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, and mention chess tnmt. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Mes- to 8/20, $120 after 8/20, or $140 at door. No credit cards at door, email address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee. senger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or online at www. checks or cash only. Special rate of only $75 if U1400 or unrated if pd Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! masschess.org. Info: email to [email protected] or phone 603-891- by 8/20, $90 after 8/20, or $100 at door. Special rate for GMs and IMs: A State Championship Event! 2494. W. $20 if registered by 8/20, $40 after 8/20 or $60 late entry at door. Open section will be FIDE rated except for 3 fast games in the 2 day schedule. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, CALIFORNIA, NORTH- A State Championship Event! Unr players are eligible for place prizes only in the Open Section, or the ERN AUG. 31, MICHIGAN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 unrated prize in the U1400. Players who forfeit any round are ineligible 2014 CalChess State Championship (Labor Day) 2014 Michigan Speed (BLZ) for prizes! SCCF membership req’d ($18 Adult; $13 Jr or $3 Jr w/o 6SS, 40/120 G/30 d5 (2-day opt rounds 1-3 G/61 d5). Santa Clara Con- $$500 GTD. 5-SS. Dearborn Doubletree, 5801 Southfield Expressway, mag,) for all So Cal residents. Two byes allowed, but must be requested vention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Hotel: Detroit, MI 48228. Rooms: $104+tax by Aug 7, (P) 313-336-3340 (F) at least one hour before round, and round 5 & 6 byes must be requested Hilton $99 (408-330-0001). Prize: $24,000 b/297 (80% Guar). 6 sections. 313-583-1238 and specify MCA room block. Free parking; Free wireless; before rd. 2 and are irrevocable. Entries: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Master (2200+) FIDE rated: $3000-1500-700-300-150. Expert: 2,000- Free breakfast buffet at Grille 39, hotel restaurant. 1 Sections: OPEN Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at www.scchess.com. For more info 1,000-500-200-140. A: 1500, 700-300-200-140. B: 1,500-700-300-200-140. (anyone) USCF memb req d. MCA memb req d for Michigan residents. call Bruce Baker at (619) 239-7166, or email Chuck Ensey at chucnglo@ C: 1,500-700-300-200-140. DE: $1,000-500-200-150 u1200 $700-300- ROUND 1 3pm – all other rounds as soon as possible – all games finish aol.com SCCF Annual Membership Meeting: Sunday 3 PM. Hotel 140. Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. Trophy to top finisher (State by 6:15 pm. Registration $16 onlineregistration.cc/MCA/MCA_SPEED_14 Rates: Special rate of only $109, 619-291-7131, or 1-800-772-8527 if Champion) in ea section. EF: $129 by 8/28. 149 on site. Econ $85 w 1/2 or $25 on-site 9am-2:30pm Info: Jennifer Skidmore jmscamelot@gmail. booked by 8/12/14, book ASAP, as rates may go up and rooms may sell prize. $5 disc to CalChess mems. USCF mem reqd. May play up 1 section com, 734-678-0463. G/5 d0 (boards and sets provided – all players out by mid-August. Large hotel is in the heart of Mission Valley, close to for $25 more. Refund fee: $25. GM/IM free (EF subtr from prize). Reg.: should bring or rent a clock; digital preferred). USCF & FIDE Blitz rated airport, great attractions such as Sea World, Legoland, The San Diego Sat 9-9:30am, Sun 8:30-9am. Rds.: 3day Sat 10-3:30; Sun 11-5; Mon 10- 5-round Swiss (play each round with white and black) (10 games total). Zoo and Fashion Valley for shopping. The Town and Country Hotel (see 3:30. 2-day Sun 9:30-12-2:30-5; Mon 10-3:30. Merge at Rd. 4. All compete Prizes: Trophy + 1st $150; 2nd $125; 3rd $100; 4th $75; 5th $50. www.towncountry.com) has over 1,000 rooms, 4 great restaurants, a for the same prizes. 1/2 pt bye(s) in any round(s) if requested in advance Trophies: 1st; 2nd U2000, U1800; U1600; U1400; U1200; U1000; heated pool, a spa and fitness center, plus golf next door. NS. NC. W. (byes Rds. 5 6 must be req bef Rd. 1). 2014 Aug Supp, CCA min, & TD U800; U600, U400; UNR. State Championship Qualifier. discretion will be used to place players. Bring clocks. Info: http://BayArea Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! Chess.com/labor, Richard Koepcke 650-224-4938. Ent: Online at Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! BayAreaChess.com/my/labor or mail R. Koepcke, PO Box 1432, Mountain SEPT. 5-7, 6-7 OR 7, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, NEW JERSEY View, CA 94042. No Phone entries.W. Marshall September Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $820 GTD: 68th Annual New Jersey Open Championship 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. $300-150-100 U2200 $145 U2000 A State Championship Event! EF: Reg.: All Prizes Guaranteed!! $125. $60, Mbr $40. Ends 15 min before round start. Max two 6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD/1. Headquarters Plaza byes, req. at entry. USCF and FIDE rated. Schedules: 3 day Fri. 6pm, Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 898-9100. A AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 luxury hotel including spa. Free parking. For chess rate ($109/night) 2014 Illinois Open State Championship day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round please use https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ 6SS, G/90, 30 sec. inc., (2-day option Aug 31-Sep 1, rds. 1-3 G/45 d5, 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- ei_new&eventID=10891130 for online reservations. Short walk to train merge with 3-day at rd. 4). Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 N. Milwaukee 477-3716. station with service to New York and Philadelphia (via Newark). 5 minute Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062, (847) 493-6929, $89 room rate if reserved SEPT. 7, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN by 8/27, mention Group Code C48 when registering. Free hot breakfast TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) buffet and 25% discount at Willows Restaurant included in room rate. Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) An Illinois Chess Tour Event. $8,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. sections, Open and Reserve. Open Section: $1,250-$650-$300-$150 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $200- U2400 $350-$180-$100 U2200 $350-$180-$100 U2000 $350-$180-$100. 100, u1300 45-45. Sep 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 8-8:30. Rds. CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Reserve (U1800) Section: $900-$570-$265-$135 U1600 $350-$180- 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 9/4 +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by $100 U1400 $350-$180-$100 U1200 $350-$180-$100. Unrateds qualify 9/1 (EF subtr from prize). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. Visit www.chesstour.comfor latenews, hotel for top prizes only. $20 bookseller prize given to ICA members finishing availability, results, games, minimum ratings, etc. with 3.5 points or more. EF: $95 USPS postmarked by 7/31 and on-line Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Enter tournaments at chessaction.com. by 6 pm on 7/31, $115 USPS postmarked after 7/31 (must be received SEPT. 13, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN To receive our email lnewsletter, see chess by 8/25) and on-line by 6 pm on 8/29 for 3-day schedule and 6 pm on TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) calendar.com. Enter at chessaction.com. 8/30 for 2-day schedule, $135 at the door by 11:30 AM on 8/30 for 3- Bay Area Chess Grand Prix SuperSwiss (4SS, G/61 d5) Most tournaments have alternate schedules day schedule or 10:30 AM on 8/31 for 2-day schedule. Free entry to 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prize: $1,500 b/50. 70% guar. with less or more days than below. Illinois GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs, FMs, WFMs. $5 discount to current 1800+: $300-200-100, u2000 150-50. u1800:$200-100-50, u1600 150- Asterisk means full details in this issue- ICA members for IL Open tournament only (ICA annual dues $15 regular, 50, u1400 100 u1200 50. Sept 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 8-9. Rds.: otherwise, see future issues or our website. $10 scholastic - obtain membership at www.il-chess.org). Register online 9:30-12-2:30-5.EF: $45, Econ $35 2/3 prz. after 9/10 +$15, playup $15, Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. at www.chessforlife.com by 8/29 6 PM, or mail checks payable to Illinois Rated 2200+ $0 by 9/3 (EF subtr from prize). Info: http://BayAreaChess. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: See rules at Chess Assn to Chess For Life, c/o Tim Just, 37165 Willow, Gurnee, IL com/grandprix. chesstour.com/devices.htm. 60031 must be received by 8/25. No phone entries. $25 extra to play in Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Open Section with rating of 1799 and below. Re-entries $50 with appro- SEPT. 13-14, MARYLAND 8/8-10: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* priate byes. 3-Day Schedule Saturday-Sunday 12 Noon and 6 pm, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 8/15-17: Central California Open, Fresno CA* Monday 10:30 am and 3:30 pm. 2-Day Schedule Sunday 11 am, 1 pm, UMBC Championship 8/15-17: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* 3 pm, then merge with 3-day schedule at 6 pm, Monday 10:30 am and 5SS, G/90, +30incr. University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 8/22-24: Atlantic Open, Washington DC* 3:30 pm. Half-point byes ok all rounds, must commit by end of round 2. Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd floor). Open: (All) $$1260: 8/22-24: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN* Maximum 2 half-point byes. On-site registration 10-11:30 Saturday, $400-300-200 Gtd., Class prizes $120 ea. to top U2300, U2100, U1900. 8/30-9/1:NewYorkStateChampionship,AlbanyNY* 9-10:30 Sunday, Entries after that may be given 1/2 point byes for round Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2014-2015 UMBC Chess 9/19-21: Southern Open, Orlando FL* 1. Advance entries posted at www.chessforlife.com. Boards and sets Champion. Certificates & UMBC Class titles to top UMBC students U2200, 9/26-28: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT* provided. Please bring clock. All special rules, details, and tournament U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, & Unr. All prospective members 10/8-13: Washington Chess Congress, Arlington VA* conditions are subject to change without notice and will be posted ASAP of any UMBC Chess Team for academic year 2014-2015 must play in 10/10-12: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL* at the site/on-line. (847) 773-7706 before 5 pm for further info. Scholastic this section. Free ent. to GMs, $50 deducted from any prizes. U1800: 10/18-19: Central New York Open, Syracuse NY* side event on 8/30, details and registration at www.chessforlife.com. (U1800/Unr.) $$1080 b/40: $350-250-150, Class prizes $110 ea. to top 10/24-26: Boardwalk Open, Galloway NJ* U1600, U1400. No Unr. player may win more than $250 in this section. 11/7-9: Eastern Chess Congress, Stamford CT* A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See separate TLA for rated beginners tournament held 9/13. All: EF: 11/14-16: Kings Island Open, Mason OH* $50 if postmarked by 9/1, $60 later, $10 less if under age 20. Reg.: 11/28-30: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA* AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, MASSACHUSETTS 8:30-9:30am Sat., Rds.: 10-3-7:30pm Sat, 10:30-3:30pm Sun. Byes: Up TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV* to three 1/2-pt. byes avail. in Rds. 1-5 if req’d at least 1 hr. before Rd. 1/9-11: Boston Chess Congress, Boston MA 74th New England Open 6-SS, 30/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule G/45 d5 in rds. 1-3. No 2-day (before Rd. 2 for any Rd. 4-5 bye), but only at most one 1/2-point bye in 1/16-19: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA Rds. 4-5. HR: La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1734 West Nursery Rd., Linthicum, 1/16-19: Golden State Open, Dublin CA* Open sect.) DoubleTree by Hilton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453. 978-534-9000. $$ 3,000 b/80 fully paid entries ($30 off entries MD 21090, 410-859-2333, www.lq.com (From I-95, take Exit 47A onto I- 2/13-16: Southwest Class, Fort Worth TX* 195 towards BWI Airport. Take Exit 2A onto 295 north towards Baltimore; 2/28-3/1:NewYorkStateScholastics,SaratogaSprings count half), 75% G. 4 sects.: Open: $500-300, top U2300 $200, top U2200 $200. Under 2000: $300-150, top U1850 $125. Under 1750: $300-150, take first exit, bearing right onto West Nursery Road.) Directions to 3/6-8: Western Class, Agoura Hills CA UMBC: Take Exit 47B off I-95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Lot 9 or 3/13-15: Mid-Atlantic Open, St Louis MO top U1600 $125. Under 1500: $250-150, top U1350 $125, top U1200 $125. New England champion title to highest-scoring resident or student 16. Ent: Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, UMBC, Attn: Championship, 4/1-5: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250. Make out check to UMBC. For 4/24-26: Eastern Class, Sturbridge MA in each sect. Unrated prize limits $200 in U2000, $150 in U1750, $100 in U1500, can’t win title except in Open. EF: $69 for 3-day, $68 for 2-day if more information: [email protected], (410) 455-8499, www.umbc. 5/22-25: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL edu/chess. W. For later events, see chesstour.com. mailed by 8/25 or online by 8/28, $80 at site. $30 discount to players in U1500 sect. rated under 1000 or unrated. Free to GMs and IMs. 3-Day Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds. Sat. 10 a.m. & 4 p.m., Sun. 10 SEPT. 14, MASSACHUSETTS a.m. & 4 p.m., Mon. 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. 2-Day Schedule (U2000 to TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) U1500 only): Reg. Sun. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds. Sun. 10 a.m., 12 noon, 2 West Newbury Open p.m., 4 p.m., Mon. 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Byes: Open 1-5, others 1-6, Town Hall Annex, 381 Main St., West Newbury, MA 01985. In 3 Sections,

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Open: 4SS, G/65 d5, $$GTD: $275-150-75. U2050 $100. U1800: 4SS, Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, the HAROLD Steen Chess rate. Entries & Info: Dr. Ed Mandell, All G/65 d5, Open to 1799 & under. $$GTD: $150-50. U1550 $100. U1300: Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & The King’s Men, 586) 558-4790. Email address: allthekingsmench@ 4SS, G/65 d5, Open to 1299 & under. $$GTD: $150. U1000 $100. ALL: 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit aol.com. EF: $28 in advance, $33 at site. Reg.: Registration 9:00-9:45. Advance before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $89-89 (no resort fee), 1-800-421- entries must be postmarked by 9/7/2014. Rds.: 10-1:00-3:30-6:00. 8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 9/4 or rate may increase. Car rental: SEPT. 26, NEW YORK Adult unrated may not enter U1300. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chess- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea [email protected]. tour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) www.relyeachess.com. NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 9-SS, G/3 d2. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chess- $50 Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. SEPT. 16, NEW YORK action.com (online entries posted instantly). EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Reg.: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 6:15-6:45. Max three byes, req. at entry. Blitz rated. Marshall CC, 23 W. Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ and players with a plus score in any SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, MICHIGAN Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $620 GTD: 250- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 150-100.Top U2400 60, Top U2300 30, Biggest upset 30. EF: $40, Mbr 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, CONNECTICUT $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at with Co-Sponsorship from Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 3 Sections: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th OPEN, RESERVE (U1700), NOVICE (Sat. only). 6-SS. 2- & 3-Day Sched- 5th Annual Hartford Open St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. ules. SITE: ADOBA HOTEL-DEARBORN, 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton MI 48126 (Directions and Lodging Info below). USCF and MCA member- Hartford Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! ships required—can be purchased on site. Online Registration at Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt. 20). Free parking. $5000 guaranteed SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, FLORIDA www.onlineregistration.cc. Prize Fund $3,150, 80% Guar. OPEN prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $700-400-200, U2210/Unr $300-150. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) AND RESERVE EF (see Novice below) by Tues, Sept. 16th; Add $10 Under 2010: $500-250-130, top U1810/Unr $300-150. Under 1610: 22nd annual Southern Open after: 3-Day OPEN: $63. 2-Day OPEN: $62 IM’s and GM’s FREE! (ef of $400-200-100, top U1410/Unr $180-90. Under 1210: $200-100-50, tro- 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham $60 deducted from prize). 3-Day RESERVE (u1700): $53. 2-Day RESERVE phies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Free parking. (u1700): $52. Schedules merge after RD. 2. Up to TWO 1/2-point over $120 in U1210 or $250 in U1610. Mixed doubles: $400-200 bonus $$14,000 based on 180 paid entries (re-entries & U1300 count half), byes available—must be requested prior to start of RD. 3. 3-DAY to best male/female combined score among all sections. Team average $8400 (60% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: SCHEDULE: TL: Rds. 1-4, G/90 d5, Rds. 5-6, G/120 d5. Rds.: Fri: 7 PM. must be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must register $1800-900-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under Sat: 10;30, 2:30, 7. Sun: 10, 2:30. REG.: Fri, 5:00-6:15 PM. 2-DAY by 2 pm 9/27; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top Under SCHEDULE: TL: Rds. 1-2, G/45 d5. Rds. 3-4, G/90 d5. Rds. 5-6, G/120 EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 9/24, $75 phoned to 406-896- 1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1500 d5. Rds.: Sat: 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 7. Sun: 10, 2:30. REG.: Sat, 8:30-9:30 2038 by 9/22, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 if check mailed by 9/17, $80 at site, (no unr) $400-200. Under 1300: $600-300-200-100, top Under 1100 (no AM. $$: $3,150. (b/38 per section; b/min. 6 per prize section). 80% or online until 2 hours before game. No mailed credit card entries. unr) $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, guar. each section. OPEN: $1,800: 1st $600, 2nd $350, 3rd $250; Top U1210 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player 1900-2099, 1700-1899, 1700/Unr: $200 each. RESERVE: $1,350: 1st cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Online EF “team” combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Team average $400, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, TOP 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1200/UNR: $150 $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $40; not available in Open must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams each. UNR eligible only for unr and Overall prizes. NOVICE (U1000) Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 9/20; teammate pairings avoided Sat, 9/20: 4-SS. G/45. EF by Tues, 9/16: $25; add $10 after. Rds.: 11, Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. but possible. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1300 or $500 U1700. 1:30, 3:30, 7. REG.: 8:30-10 am. $$: TROPHIES for 1st, 2nd, 3rd,Top Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 9/17, $110 U800, U600, U400. Special Guest Appearance on Saturday Morning Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/15, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by by MRS. HAROLD STEEN. Come meet and hear this interesting woman- $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 9/10, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 even if you’re not playing! You’ll be glad you came! IM or GM LECTURE: 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, hours before game. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. U1300 Section Sat., Sept. 20, 2014; 6-7 P.M. ($10). Headphone/Cell phone use Rules Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $98-98, EF: all $40 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually posted on site. LODG, DIR:: ADOBA HOTEL-DEARBORN, 600 Town 860-627-5311; reserve by 9/12 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper mag- Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Located North of Michigan Ave., South or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge azine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young of Hubbard St, East of Evergreen Rd, West of Southfield Rd. For maps, for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, go online to: www.yahoo.com. Room Rate: $92. Reservations: Go 201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open online to www.adobadearborn.com or call (313) 592-3622. Ask for posted instantly).

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Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! avail. all rds, Rds. 4 or 5 must commit before 2nd rd. (irrevocable; only 2014 Millionaire Chess Open A State Championship Event! one bye avail. on Sunday). 3 day schedule: Reg. ends 7pm, Fri. Rds. GM MAURICE ASHLEY AND AMY LEE PRESENT THE CHESS TOUR- SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, ALABAMA 8,2-8,9-2:30. 2 day schedule: Reg. ends 7pm, Fri. 9am Sat. Rd. 1 at NAMENT WITH THE BIGGEST PRIZE FUND IN USCF HISTORY!!! 9SS, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 10am, then merge with 3 day. HR: $89 (reserve by 9/01; mention chess 40/120, SD/30 d5 for Open; 7SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 for Under Sections. Alabama State Chess Championship tnt.) 803-407-6640. Other info: More $$ per extra regular entries. 4-Day Schedule for Under Sections, G/45 d5 for Rounds 1 – 5. Planet 5SS, 40/100 SD30 d10. (2-day option rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). $$2600 gtd “Trophy only” entries do not count toward “based on” entries. Free entry Hollywood Resort & Casino, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, prize fund. Ferguson Center, 751 Campus Dr., The University of Alabama, to masters ($60 deducted from any winnings). Unrateds must play in $$1,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund!!! Six Sections: OPEN (FIDE Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. EF: $50 by Sept. 24; on site $65. Sections: Cham- Open/Championship section unless TD can verify their playing strength rated & FIDE rules; GM, IM, WGM and WIM norms possible): pionship (1700+); Reserve (U1800 and under). Prizes: Championship: in order to assign into lower sections. (Unrateds only eligible for place $100,000-50,000-25,000-14,000-8,000-4,000-2,000 ea. (7th-20th) - 1,000 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $220, U2200: $210, U2000: $200. Reserve prizes in sections they play.) Annual SCCA meeting held 1-2pm on Sunday. ea. (21st-50th), 2350-2499: 40,000-20,000-10,000-5,000, U2350: 40,000- 1st: $350, 2nd $250, U1600: $200, U1400: $190, U1200:$180. 3-Day SC Championship title to top SC player. Info/Reg/Pmt: S.C. Chess Assn. 20,000-10,000-5,000. U2200 (FIDE rated): $40,000-20,000-10,000-5,000- Option: Reg.: Fri. 4:00 – 4:30 pm; Rds.: Fri. 5pm, Sat.10-5:00, Sun. c/o David Y. Causey, Treasurer, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, 3,000-2,000- 1,000 ea. (7th-20th) – 600 ea. (21st-50th). U2000: $40,000- 8:30-2:30. 2-Day Option: Reg.: Sat. 9:15 – 9:30 am. First 2 rds.: Sat. [email protected]. (Please indicate whether playing in 2 or 3 day 20,000-10,000-5,000-3,000-2,000-1,000 ea. (7th-20th) – 600 ea. 10-1:30; then merge with 3-day schedule. Bye: Limit 2, commit before schedule and indicate any byes when pre-registering. Be sure to include (21st-50th). U1800: $40,000-20,000-10,000-5,000-3,000-2,000-1,000 ea. rd. 2. Memb. Req’d: $10 (AL). Ent: Online atwww.freedomchessacademy. payment to receive early entry fee otherwise $70 at site.) (7th-20th) – 600 ea. (21st-50th). U1600: $40,000-20,000-10,000-5,000- org or mail to Freedom Chess Academy, PO Box 2356, Tuscaloosa, AL Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 3,000-2,000-1,000 ea. (7th-20th) – 600 ea. (21st-50th). U1400: 35403. Info: www.freedomchessacademy.org. All proceeds to charity. $24,000-12,000-6,000- 4,000-3,000-2,000-1,000 ea. (7th-20th) – 600 ea. OCT. 3-5, 4-5 OR 5, NEW YORK (21st-50th), U1200: 20,000-10,000-6,000-4,000-2,000, U1000: 8,000- SEPT. 27, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Marshall October Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated 4,000-2,000-2,000-2,000. EF: $1,000 by 7/31, $1,500 by 10/8, $2,000 2014 U.S. Game/60 Championship 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. $820 GTD: $300-150-100 U2200 $145 U2000 after 10/8. Unrated players may enter in the Open or U2200 only. See Nationals. $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Max two Highest official rating between 12/1/2013 and 10/1/2014 used. See byes, req. at entry. USCF and FIDE rated. Schedules: 3 day Fri. 6pm, FAQ on tournament website for details on ratings and adjustments for SEPT. 28, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN section eligibility. The highest of USCF, FIDE, CFC, ECF and other foreign TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round ratings, adjusted accordingly, will be used. Current minimum CCA ratings 2014 U.S. Game/30 Championship may also be used. Players must disclose all ratings and Federation IDs. See Nationals. 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 477-3716. Players with provisional ratings (less than 25 games) must play A State Championship Event! in the Open. Onsite registration until 3 pm, 10/10, no personal checks. SEPT. 28, PENNSYLVANIA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See website for group discounts. Re-entry (not available in Open section): TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 OCT. 4, NEW YORK $400 from 5-Day to 4-Day schedule available by 3pm, 10/10. Rounds: 2014 PA State Game/60 Championship TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 5-Day Schedule: Thu 12 and 7, Fri 11 and 6, Sat 11 and 6, Sun 11. 4SS, G/60 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh 19th Annual Arkport Open Play-off Qualifying Round on Sunday at 6 for players tied for top 4 PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by 9/20, $40 later. 4SS, Rds. 1 & 2 G/60 d5; Rds. 3 & 4 G/90 d5. Arkport Village Hall, 6 positions in all sections. Rounds 8 & 9 for Open Section players not $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 9/20, Park Ave., Arkport, NY 14807. $GTD: $200 - 100, $B/25: U1800 and qualifying for Top 4 Play-off, Mon 10 and 5. 4-Day Schedule (not avail- $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top U1600 each $100 – 50. EF: $30 cash at site. Reg.: 9 – 9:45 a.m., able for Open section), G/45 d5: Fri 5:30 and 7:30, Sat 11, 1, and 3, 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. 10/4/14. Rds. 10, 12, 2:15, 5:30. Director: Ronald Lohrman. Info: 607 merges with 5-Day Schedule on Round 6. Play-offs to determine Top EF: $15 by 9/20, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: Trophies: 295 9858. Ent: F. K. Harris, 1 Northridge Dr., Arkport, NY 14807. 4 in all sections: See complete Monday schedule for semi-finals and Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 10am. Rds.: 10:30- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! finals for top 4 in each section on tournament website. Additional anti- 1-3:15-5:45. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, A State Championship Event! cheating policies in effect: No cell phones or other electronic PA 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected]. W. OCT. 4-5, MISSOURI devices allowed. All chess clocks and chess sets, for all sections, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 will be provided! Electronic notation devices will not be allowed. 2014 Missouri Open Security staff on site. DGT boards will be used for a limited number of OCT. 3-5, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN top boards. Half-Point Byes: Four (4) 1/2-point byes allowed in Rounds TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 5-SS, G/110; d5. $3000 unconditionally guaranteed. Ramada Inn, 1601 Temecula Chess Club Fall Open N. Universal Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120. Phone: 816-245-5500. HR: 1 – 5 only, if requested before the start of Round 2. Zero-point byes Temecula Chess Club, 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA 92590. OPEN $59 1-4 in a room ask for “chess”rate, includes hot breakfast. 2 Sections, allowed after Round 5 if requested at least an hour before the start of prizes 100% GTD; other prizes 50% Gtd. In 2 Sections, OPEN: 6SS, Open: $$400-300-200-100, A & B each 150-100-75. Reserve (Under the round. Free GM lectures and simuls for registered players. HR: G/90 +30, $$: $500-300-200. U1800: 6SS, G/90 +30, Open to 1800 & 1600 & unrated): 250-200-150-100, D, U1200& unrated each: $150- Planet Hollywood - $112/night, Bally’s - $79/night. Call 1-866-317-1829. under. ALL: EF: $70. $55 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Prizes: 100-75. EF: $45 by 9/26, $60 at the door - cash only. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 CODE: MC2014. Group’s cut-off is August 8. Make hotel reservations OPEN-500-300-200; U1800 100-50-25; U1600 100-50-25; U1400 75-50- 10/4. Rounds: 10, 2:30, 7; 9-1:15. Checks payable to: “Missouri Chess early! See hotel policies and additional charges on tournament website. 25. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9: 30a 2p 6:30p, Su 9:30a, 2p. ENT: www.temeculachess. Assn” mail to Bob Holliman, PO Box 1871, Indep., MO 64055. MCA ENTRY: http://millionaire chess.com/register-now/. For more infor- com/events. INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www.temecula required of MO residents, OSA. Info: www.chessmasterbob.com. mation, including tournament policies, prize fund, schedule, registrations, chess.com. FAQ, hotel information and updates please visit: http://millionaire Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! chess.com/. W. FIDE. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, VIRGINIA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 3-5 OR 4-5, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Washington Chess Congress OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 2nd Annual Wright Brothers Open 7SS, 4-day option 40/110, SD/30 d10. 6-day option in U1700 & above, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) At Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH. 5-SS, 30/90, SD/60 40/110, SD/30 d10. 3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, then merges with Bay Area Chess GM Sam Shankland Championship d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5). Wonderful Playing Site – “The 4-day. 2-day option in U2100 & below, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10, then merges 6SS, G/90 +30 (u1600 G/90 d5) 2day rds. 1-3 G/70 d5. 1639A S. Main finest chess club in the USA,” GM Alex Goldin. All games played in with others. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/89 (70% guar). 3 sects: beautiful lower level site at the Dayton Chess Club. Only one half block Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700- from the beautiful Crown Plaza Hotel. Free Parking weekends and week- and Crystal City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). Prizes 300-100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: days after 6 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse, Subway, McDonalds, Brunch $40,000 based on 280 paid entries (re-entries, U1300 Section unrateds 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Oct 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Club, and Arby’s all within a 2 to 7 minute walk. $10,300 in PRIZES, count as half entries), 50% of each prize min. guaranteed. In 4 sections: Sa 8-8:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9 1:20, Su 9 1:30 6. (u1600: Su 9 1 5). 2-day EF: GUARANTEED, 3 Sections: Open: $2000-1400-1000-600 & U2000 600- Premier: open to 1900/over. $5000-2500-1200-800-500, clear or tiebreak Rds. 1-3: Sa 9 11:50 2:40 & merge. $89, after 10/6 +$20. Playup 400; Premier/U1800: $800-400-300-200 & U1600 300-200; Reserve/ first bonus $100, top Under 2300/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE. Under 2100: +$20. Econ EF: $69 w/ 2/3 prz. Rated 2250+ $0 by 10/1 (EF subtr Info: U1400: $700-400-300-200 & U1200 300-200. Entry Fees: $108 if mailed $4000-2000-1000-500-400, top Under 1900/Unr $2000-1000. Under from prize). http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. or registered online by Sep 19, 2014, thereafter $128. Free to 2400 & 1700: $3000-1500-800-500-400, top Under 1500 (no Unr) $1600-800. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! above $100 deducted from winnings), DCC mbrs $5 disc. Ohio Grand Under 1300: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1100 (no Unr) $800- OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, FLORIDA Prix event, OCA members deduct $3 from EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. 400. Prize limits: Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Fri. 5 - 6:30pm, Rds: Fri 7pm; Sat. 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am, 3pm. 2- $500 in U1300, $1000 in U1700, or $1500 in U2100. Mixed doubles Orlando Autumn Open & National Chess Day Scholastic day schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30- 9:30am. Rd.1 at 10am, then merges with bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day: Rd.1 G/60 d5). DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at 3-day. Re-entry: $35. Any player who loses Fri night may re-enter for all sections: $1000-600-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr., 32821. $$7,500/b135 (Scholastic $35 and loss will not count in tournament standings. One 1/2pt bye teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra = 1/2-entry), 70% Guaranteed. 5 Sections: Premier [FIDE Rated] available in Rds.1-4 (request prior to R1). Unrated players may play in fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but $1000-500-300, U2200 $300-100. Under 2000 $700-300-200, U1800 any section with prizes limited to 1/3 except in OPEN with balance to possible. EF: $185 online at chessaction.com by 10/7, $190 phoned to $300-100. Under 1700 $700-300-200, U1500 $300-100. Under 1400 next player(s). $25 upset prize each section. HOTEL: CROWN PLAZA 406-896-2038 by 10/6, 6-day $191, 4-day $189, 3-day $188, 2-day $187 $700-300-200, U1300 $200-100. Scholastic Under 1200 $250-150, HOTEL “Where Elegance Meets Style in the Heart of Downtown” beau- if check mailed by 9/29, all $200 at site until 1 hour before game, or U1000 $100, U800 $100. Trophies in Scholastic to top U1200, U1000, tifully remodeled 4 star hotel at 33 E. 5th St., 1/2 block from playing online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $150 and U800. Special OCA Awards TBD. Rated players may play up one site, (888)-233-9527, with the incredible rate of only $94/nite (up to 4) deducted from prize. Unrated in U1300 Section: all $100 less. Special section only. Unrateds limited to $100 unless Place prize in Premier. plus tax, ask for Wright Brothers Open rate, 4 Sept cutoff, reserve 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at ches- EF: $75 (Scholastic U1200 $35) by October 1; $85 later (Scholastic $45); early, free parking and a magnificent view of the Miami Valley from the saction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned plus $5 if paid on-site. CFCC memb discount: $10 ($5 for Jr/Sr memb). restaurant on the top floor. FREE COFFEE, TEA, & Donuts Saturday or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No checks Re-entry $40. Event part of CFCC $600 GP. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr before and Sunday Mornings at the Dayton Chess Club for players, parents, at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $80, no re-entry from Premier Section 1st rd. Rd.1: 7pm Fri (2-day and Scholastic: 10am Sat at G/60;d5). Rds.: and spouses. ENTRIES: Mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., to Premier Section. 6-day schedule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 2-5: Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2 pt. byes if req’d before rd. 2 (max 2). HR: Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at www.DaytonChess-Club.com. pm, Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 6 pm, Mon 10 & 3:30. 4-day $99 (No Resort Fee) (407) 352-1100; (Mention “Chess” or CFCC); or No cks at site. schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, online http://tinyurl.com/october2014hotel; (72-hr Cancellation fee); Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & RESERVE BY SEP 25. Free Parking, local shuttle and WiFi with sleeping A Heritage Event! 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, rooms; other Self-parking at $5/day/exit. Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Byes: A State Championship Event! rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 4 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751; or online: http://onlineregis last 4 rds.), must commit before rd. 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if tration.cc by Oct 9. Info: Call 407-629-6946, (407-670-9304 for onsite OCT. 3-5 OR 4-5, SOUTH CAROLINA possible- none supplied. HR: $97-97-107-117, 703-418-1234, reserve cell) or www.centralflchess.org. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Special chess rate valet parking 75th S.C. Championships by 9/24 or rate may increase. $6/day, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, G/120 d5 (2day schedule Rd.1 G/90 d5). Hilton Garden Inn, 434 with or without guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ent: Continental OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, ILLINOIS Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 407-6640. $2,700 b/60 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) ($1,350 GTD) In 3 Sections (trophy to 1st & 2nd S.C. player in each Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships section): Open/Championship: $600-300-150 u2200-$150 u2000-$150. 347-201-2269, www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin Amateur(u1800): $300-150 u1600-$150. Reserve(u1400): $300-150 Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL u1200-$150 u1000-$150. EF: $60 if rec’d by 10/01; $70 at site; $35 re- instantly). 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 entry;Special “trophy only” entry: $20; not eligible for prize money Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based (out-of-state not eligible for trophy or prize money but can enter at this OCT. 9-13, NEVADA on 250 paid entries (re-entries & Under 1100 Section count as half rate). SCCA memb. req’d($10 Adult, $5 Junior, under 19), OSA. Byes: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) entries), else in proportion except $10,000 (50% of each prize) minimum

58 August 2014 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing August 1-14

guaranteed. In 7 sections; no unrated allowed in Premier. Premier 9:00-10 am. Rds.: 12-7, 10-6, 9:30-4:30. Byes available any round, if A Heritage Event! (1900/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top requested before 1st round (Open Section – 2 byes max.). SIDE EVENTS: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! U2300 $800-400. FIDE. 1700-2099: $1400-700-400-200. 1500-1899: Wed.(10/15) 7pm Clock Simul [40/2, G/1] (Including an analysis OCT. 25-26, VIRGINIA $1400-700-400-200. 1300-1699: $1300-700-400-200. 1100-1499: $1200- of YOUR game. GM Sergey Kudrin $30 (A great value!). Thurs TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 600-400-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1100: $500-300- (10/16) 6-7:30 pm FREE lecture by IM John Donaldson -Free, 7:30 29th Emporia Open 200-100, plaques to top 3, top U900, U700, U500, Unrated. Mixed Simul GM Alex Yermolinsky ($20!), 7:30 Blitz (G/5 d0)Tourney VCF Cup Tour, 5SS. Rd. 1 G/90 d5; Rds. 2-5 G/120 d5. Holiday Inn doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”combined ($20, 80% = prize fund). Sat 10/18 (3-4:30pm) IM John Donaldson Express, 1350 W. Atlantic St., Emporia, VA. $$810GTD, more if over 35 score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under Clinic(Game/Position Analysis) – Free. ENT: Make checks payable and players.1st-3rd overall, $325-225-125; Top U1700/Unrated, $90; Top 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register send to: SANDS REGENCY (address above). HR: $25! (Sun-Thurs) & $59! U1200, $80; Top Junior $70. EF: $45 if rec’d by 10/22, $55 afterwards (no extra fee) by 2 pm 10/11; teammate pairings avoided but possible. (Fri-Sat) + 13.5% tax. (mention CHESS1015 & reserve by 10/1/14 to and on site. Checks payable to VCF; PayPal for online entries. Reg.: Fri. Unrated prize limits: $200 U1100, $350 U1300, $500 1100-1499, $700 guarantee room rates.) INFO: Jerry Weikel [email protected], (775) 7-9pm, Sat 7:30-9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 10am, 2:30pm, 7pm; Sun. 9:30am, 1300-1699, $900 1500-1899. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chess- 747 1405, or website: www.renochess.org (also go here to verify entry). 2:30pm. One half-point bye allowed if req. by 2:00pm Oct 25. USCF and action.com by 10/8, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/8 (entry only, FIDE .W. VA Chess Fed memb. req’d for VA residents, avail. at site; other state no questions), 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 10/1, all $120 at site, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! memberships honored. Hotel rooms and other Info: www.vachess.org or online until 2 hours before first game. Under 1100 EF: all $50 less or [email protected]. Ent: Online at www.vachess.org, or US Mail OCT. 18-19, NEW YORK to Mike Hoffpauir, ATTN: Emporia Open, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org Central New York Open VA 23693. ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues 5SS, G/90 d10. Hall of Languages, Syracuse University, 101 N. Crouse Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Ave., Syracuse 13210. Free parking. $5000 guaranteed prize fund. In A State Championship Event! Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult 3 sections. Open: $700-400-200, U2100/Unr $300-150. Under 1900: NOV. 1-2, VERMONT $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in $500-250-150, top U1700/Unr $300-150. Under 1500: $400-200-100, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Premier Section. GMs $90 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 top U1300 (no unr) $240-120, top U1100 (no unr) $160-80. Unrated may 2014 Vermont Open pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends not win over $200 in U1500. Mixed doubles: $400-200 bonus to best 4SS, 40/90, SD/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd. (Exit 14E off I- Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier male/female combined score among all sections. Team average must 89), South Burlington, VT 05403; 802-863-6363. $$G 2,300. 3 sections. must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $105-105-105-105, be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must register by 2 Open, EF: $53 if rec’d by 10/30. $$G 350-225-175, U2025 225. Trophy 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 9/26 or rate may increase. pm 10/18; teammate pairings avoided but possible. College team and State Champion Title to highest scoring Vermonter. Under 1825, Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com prizes: Plaques to first 3 teams based on top 4 scorers from school EF: $43 if rec’d by 10/30; $$G 250-175-125 (Unr may win up to 100), or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour. among all sections. Top 3 sections EF: $78 online at chessaction.com U1625 200 Under 1425, EF: $33 if rec’d by 10/30. $$G 200-125-75 (Unr com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. by 10/15, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/13, $82 if check mailed by may win up to 50), U1200 100, U1000 75. All: EF $7 more if paid at site. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted 10/9, $90 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. Online entry $5 Reg Sat 9:30-10:30 AM. Rds 11-4:30, 9:30-2:30. Half-point bye okay for instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. less to NYSCA members (may join with entry). Unrated in U1000 or any round if notice given with entry. Ent: David Carter, 36-B Mansion OCT. 11, NEW YORK unrated in U1500 Section: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, St., Winooski, VT 05404; [email protected] or 802-324-1143 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize. Re- (cell). HR: $89 (plus 10% tax) if reserved directly with hotel; Please National Chess Day Blitz In Albany (BLZ) entry $40; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings reserve by 10/24, mention “Vermont Open Chess”. 4 Rd. DBLSS, GAME/5;+2. Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany, 1228 usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203. EF: $20 for players in any National Chess paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, CONNECTICUT Day in Albany section, $25 otherwise. $$GTD: $200-100. U2000 $100, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) U1600 $100. Reg.: Registration 8:00-8:45 PM. Rds.: Round 1 9 PM then $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress ASAP. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. rds. Sat 10-2-6, Sun 10 & 2. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2, 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton INFO: Alex Relyea [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. W. limit 1 bye towards U1100 prizes. HR: $115-115, Crowne Plaza, 701 E Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8000 guaranteed Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Genesee St (1/2 mile from tournament), 800-939-4249, reserve by 10/3 prize fund. In 4 sections. Premier: Open to 1900/above. $1000-500- or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 300, top U2300 $400-200. Under 2100: $800-400-200, top U1900/Unr OCT. 11-12, NEW YORK 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) $400-200. Under 1700: $700-400-200, top U1500 (no Unr) $300-150. National Chess Day In Albany www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries Under 1300: $500-300-200, top U1100 (no Unr) $170-80. Unrated may Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany, 1228 Western Ave., Albany, NY posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). not win over $200 in U1300 or $400 in U1700. Mixed doubles bonus 12203. HR $80 by 19 September. (518) 489-2981, ask for Relyea Chess Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sec- Tournament rate. In 3 Sections, Open: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 sec. OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, NEW JERSEY tions: $400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may increment. Chronos use setting CH-P6, FIDE rated. $$GTD: $500-250- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 100. U2300 $150, U2100 $150. U1900: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 sec. 5th annual Boardwalk Open 11/8; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections EF:$87 increment, analog clocks play 40/90, SD/60, Chronos use setting CH- 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Stockton online at chessaction.com by 11/5, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/3 P6, Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $400-200. U1750 $100. U1600: 4SS, Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 South New York Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205. (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 10/29, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 sec. increment, analog clocks play 40/90, SD/60, Luxury golf and spa resort 8 miles from Atlantic City; 670 beautiful acres, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. U1300 Section EF: all Chronos use setting CH-P6, Open to 1599 & under. $$GTD: $300-150. two championship golf courses, indoor pool, fitness center, art gallery, $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, U1300 $100. ALL: EF: $50 Postmarked by 4 October, $55 at site. Reg.: free parking. Prizes $18,000 based on 190 paid entries, $12,000 minimum $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10-4, 10-4. One half point bye rounds 1-3. ENT: Alex (2/3 each prize) guaranteed; U1200 & re-entries count as half entries. $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea In 4 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper mag- [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. W. bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $1200-600. Under 2000: $1700-900-500- azine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young OCT. 12, VIRGINIA 300, top U1800/Unr $1000-500. Under 1600: $1500-800-400-200, top Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) U1400 (no unr) $900-450. Under 1200: $800-400-200-100, top U1000 Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, Washington Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) (no unr) $300-150. Unrated may not win over $300 in U1200, $600 rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 4SS (double round, 8 games), G/5 d0. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see U1600, or $900 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit Washington Chess Congress). $$ 600 guaranteed: $200-100, U2200 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. before rd 2. HR: $95-95, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400, reserve by 10/24 $120, U1900 $100, U1600 $80. EF: $30, at site only, no checks. Reg. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 10/25; 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections EF: $122 online DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries at chessaction.com by 10/22, $130 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/20 posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). An American Classic! (entry only, no questions), 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 10/15, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $100 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, OHIO deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: All EF $50 less than TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) OCT. 17-19, NEVADA above. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 23rd annual Kings Island Open 32nd Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Kings Island Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic 6SS. 40/2, G-1-d5. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Resort, 5691 Kings Island Drive (I-71, 6 mi north of I-275), Mason, OH $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg Reno, NV 89501. 1-866-386-7829 or (775) 348-2200. $$25,000 b/275, 45040. Free parking. $$ 30,000 based on 350 paid entries (re-entries ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Gtd. $$16,250-$2000-1300-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-200 in Open & U1000 Section count as half entries); minimum $24,000 (80% of each Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point Section plus 1/2 of all other prizes. 6 Sections: OPEN (2000 /above: EF: prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, 1st byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. $147.00. 1999/below - $175; GMs & IMs free (enter by 9/30 or pay late on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2100: HR: $102-102, 732-741-3897, reserve by 10/10 or rate may increase. fee), $$ Prizes 1-10 listed above, (2399-below) $1000, (2299-below) $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online $1000. (2100-below) $1200-800-500-400. If a tie for 1st overall then 2 1700: $1800-900-500-400-300. Under 1500: $1500-750-400-300-200. through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box (G/10) playoff for $100 from prize fund. (Note: GM/IM w/free entry not Under 1250: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1000: $700-400-200-150- 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: eligible for class prizes 2399 and below; may elect to pay entry fee and 100. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries become eligible). ”A” Sec.(1800-1999) EF: $145, $$1,500-800-500-300- combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Unrated prize limits: posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 200.”B” Sec.(1600-1799) EF: $144, $$1,400-700-500-300-200. “C” Sec.(1400-1599) EF: $143, $$1,200-600-500-300-200.“D”/under Sec. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (1399/below) EF: $142, $$800-500-400-300-200, (under 1200) - $300. OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, OHIO (Unrated Players) EF: Free + must join USCF or increase membership TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 for 1 additional year thru this tournament ($46 adult premium,$26 young Cleveland Classic WARNING! adult premium) Prizes: Top unrated wins 1 yr. USCF membership plus 5SS, 30/90, SD/60 d5, (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). Sheraton trophy. Note: Unrated will be put in “D” Sect. unless requests to play Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Airport; THE USE OF A CELL PHONE IN THE up. Seniors (65+) additional prizes $$200; (Seniors not eligible: provi- free shuttle), Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking. All Prizes Uncondi- sionally rated, unrated, masters); Club Championship $$800-400 decided tionally Guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-650-350, top TOURNAMENT ROOM IS PROHIBITED! by total score of 10 (and only 10) players from one club or area (not U2200/Unrated $500. U-2000, U-1700: $500-$250. U-1400: $500-250 eligible – GMs, IMs, or unrated). Trophies to Top 3 (A-D Sections). ALL: (top U1100 $150). Highest scoring female player (any section): $100. AT MOST TOURNAMENTS! IF YOUR EF $11 more if postmarked after 9/30 and $22 more if postmarked or EF: $85 by 10/18, $95 after. Free to GMs, IMs & WGMs, no prize deduc- CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH emailed after 10/9 or at site. Do not mail after 10/9 or phone or email tion. Re-entry: $40. Online registration, registration list at www.progress after 10/15. $20 off EF to Srs (65+). Players may play up. Unrated withchess.org. 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6 pm. Rds. Fri. 7 pm, GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE players not eligible for cash prizes except Open 1-10. Provisionally rated Sat. 11 & 5, Sun. 9 & 2:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 10 am. Rds. players may win up to 50% of 1st place money except open Section 1- Sat. 11, 2 & 5, Sun. 9 & 2:30. All: Half point byes OK, excluding round 5, SEVERELY PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN 10. CCA ratings may be used. Note pairings not changed for color limit 1, must commit before Rd. 2. HR: $87, 216-267-1500, request chess FORFEITED! TURN IT OFF! alternation unless 3 in a row or a plus 3 and if the unlikely situation rate, reserve by Oct 17th or rate may increase. Questions: Michael occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned. Reg.: (10/16) 5-8 pm, (10/17) Joelson, 216-321-7000, [email protected].

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U1000 $200, U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, U1900 $1000. Club, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. 214.632.9000. INFO: Barb 1500-800-400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1600- Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $115 online Swafford or Luis Salinas, [email protected] or Luis.Salinas@utdal- 800. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: at chessaction.com by 11/12, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/11 las.edu. www.utdallas.edu/chess. FIDE. $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 11/6, $130 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. at site or online until 2 hours before game. GMs $100 from prize. Under Under 1200: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1000: Trophies to top 10, 1000 Section EF: all $60 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ILLINOIS 3 year USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Under 800: Trophies to TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) cards OK. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. Unofficial 2nd Annual Greater Midwest Class Championships top 10, 3 year USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Scholastic uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. Weekend AFTER Thanksgiving! 5R- Under 600: K-12 only, trophies to top 10, 3 year USCF membership with USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online at chessaction.com, SS. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Hotel, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL magazine to 1st. Unrated may not win over $300 in U1200, $600 in Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at 60173. Free Parking! $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. In 5 sections: U1400, $900 in U1600, $1200 in U1800, or $1500 in U2000. Mixed site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg 3-day Game-90 + 30/sec increments, 2-day Game-45 d5 for Rd. 1-2 doubles prizes: best male-female 2-player “team” combined score ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: then merge in Rd-3. Master/Expert (2000-up): $1500-1000-700-600- among all sections: $2000-1000-600-400. Team average must be under Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all; 500, top U2300, U2200, U2100 $300 each. FIDE rated. Class A (U2000): 2200; teamates may play in different sections; teams must register (no Open must commit by rd. 2, others by rd. 3. HR: $65-65, 800-727-3050, $700-600-500-300-200. Class B (U1800): $700-600-500-300-200. Class extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided 513-398-0115, reserve by 10/23 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, C (U1600): $500-300-200-100-50. Class D and below (U1400 and but possible. Student/Alumni plaques to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chess- below): $400-300-200-100-50. Rated players may play up one section of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend tour.com. Car rental is easiest & cheapest transportation from Cincinnati for $25. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 D, $200 C, $300 or have graduated from. Top 7 sections entry fee: $118 online at ches- Airport. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803 (chesstour. B, or $400 A. EF: $99 online or postmarked by 11/1, $109 online or saction.com by 11/26, $125 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/24 (entry com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269). $15 service charge for refunds. postmarked by 11/15, $119 thereafter, $129 onsite. No checks at site, only, no questions), 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 11/19, $140 at Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted credit cards OK. Club Group Discount Special - 5 entries for the price of site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free, $100 deducted from instantly). 4 if all in the same envelope by early registration cut-off (11/1). Re- prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! entry $50. 3-day schedule: Reg. 4:30-6:30pm; Rd. 1 Fri 7pm, Sat 10am Under 600 entry fee: $38 online at chessaction.com by 11/26, $45 phoned by 11/24 (406-896-2038, no questions), $42 mailed by 11/19, NOV. 21-26, TEXAS and 3:30pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30am Rd. 1 11am Rd. 2 1pm, then merge with 3-day in Rd. 3. Bye: Up to 2. Last rd bye must $50 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction. 2014 UTDallas Fall FIDE Open commit by end of Rd. 2 and not retractable. Side Events: 1-day Scholastic Saturday - 4R-SS, Game-30 d5 - Open, U1000, U600 sections - Trophies com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid 9SS. G/90 +30sec from move 1. Embassy Suites Dallas – Park Central, at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: GM & IM norms 1st-5th each section, participation ribbons for all players - $30 by 11/15, 13131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243. Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day possible! Min. 2000 FIDE or 2200 USCF required. Prizes $7,500 G: $40 thereafter and onsite - Reg. ends 9:30am - Rd. 1 10:00am with remaining rounds beginning ASAP. Game-3+2 Blitz (USCF/FIDE rated) top 7 sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 $$3000-1500-1000, U2500 $$1000, U2300 $$1000. EF: GMs, foreign & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: IMs, 2500+: Free; 2450-2499: $100; 2400-2449 $150; 2350-2399: $200; Saturday night 8pm - $20; 75% of entries returned in prizes. HR: $84-84 847-605-1234, reserve by 11/15 or rate may increase. Ent: www.chessiq. Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. Half point 2300-2349 $250; 2250-2299: $300; 2200-2249 $350; 2100-2199: $400; byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others 2000-2099 $450; U2000: $500; Unr: $700; $75 discount to all non-US com/gmclass or ChessIQ, 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Questions: [email protected] ONLY. On tournament day ONLY - 847. before rd. 4. HR: $100-100-125, reserve by 11/13 or rate may increase. Federation players. FIDE ratings used for EF/pairings/prizes. Tournament Parking: Hotel has valet parking only, with a special chess rate of will be run using FIDE Rules. This tournament is open to players with 274.1352. Advance entries posted at www.chessiq.com/gmclass (online entries posted instantly). Boards, sets, and clocks provided for the main $30/day. Park America, 25 S. 12th St (12th & Clover), 1 block from FIDE Ratings above 2000 (a few special exceptions may be made at the Loews, about $17/day each day, or $8/12 hrs Sat & Sun. Gateway discretion of the Organizers.) Note that anyone rated USCF 2200 or event. None for skittles. Organizer provided equipment must be used. November rating supplement used. Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton above is also eligible to play but must pay entry fees according to their Hotel), about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Car rental: 800- FIDE Ratings. To improve chances to make GM Norms, a maximum of An American Classic! 331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. one-third of the total field will be permitted to be U2200 FIDE. Tournament A Heritage Event! Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. is limited to a total of around 40 players. If Monroi Units are provided, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, they must be used. Schedule: Onsite registration if not full, 11/21 at NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, PENNSYLVANIA [email protected], 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chess- 3pm-3:30 pm Opening Ceremony at 5:30 pm. Rds.: Rd. on 11/21 at 6 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) action.com (online entries posted instantly). JGP (Top 7 sections). pm; 11/22 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/23 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/24 at 5 45th annual National Chess Congress pm; 11/25 at 10 am and 5pm; 11/26 at 9 am. Chief Arbiter: IA Francisco 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Trophy Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Guadalupe. HR: $89-$89-$89-$89 includes free breakfast, 972-234-3300 sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/30-12/1, G/45 d10. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, MICHIGAN mention UTD to get $89 rate. Reserve by 11/1 or rate may go up. Hotel Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) will provide guests free rides (base on availability) to anywhere within $35,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 10 sections. Premier, open 2014 Motor City Open 3 miles. Make checks payable to Dallas Chess Club. ENT: Dallas Chess to all rated 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000- Co-Sponsored by Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 6-SS (5-SS in ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS Free 8-Line Tournament Life Announcements (TLAs)! Ages 21-24 dues lower Adult Dues Options! >> than Adult dues! The membership category once called “Youth” has been NEW FREE TLA CATEGORIES ADDED! renamed “Young Adult,” and eligibility has changed from under 21 to under 25. 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U1000 Section). 4 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400, U1000. OK to at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400- play up. Top Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $10,000. 80% Guar. if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult 300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different (b/50 per each section). SITE: ADOBA HOTEL, 600 Town Center $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126 (Directions and Lodging Info below). Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 5-day reg. ends 12/26 10:30 am, rds. 12/26- begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. EF: $143 online All Sections except U1000 have 2-Day & 3-Day Schedules. No Re-Entries 28 11:30 am & 6 pm, 12/29 10 am & 4 pm, 12/30 10 am. 4-day reg. at chessaction.com by 11/1, $163 online 11/2-2/9, $180 at site, or in OPEN or U1000 Sections. Up to three 1/2-pt. byes available (2 in ends 12/26 5 pm, rds. 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. online until 2 hours before game. $150 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/1 U1000 Sect.); must be requested before start of RD. 4 (RD. 3 in U1000 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10:30 am, rds. 12/27 11:30 am, 2:30 pm & 6 (entry only, no questions), $170 11/2-2/9. 4-day $149, 3-day $148, 2- Sect.). Sections merge after RD. 3. Unrated eligible for Overall prizes pm, 12/28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 day $147 mailed by 11/1, all $20 more mailed 11/2-2/4. EF $180 at site ONLY in all sections, can play in any section. USCF and a STATE mem- rounds; Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $97- until 1 hour before game. GMs free; $150 deducted from prize. Class E berships required; can be purchased on site. EF by Mon., 11/17 (add 97, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase or chess block sell Section EF: $63 online at chessaction.com by 2/11, $70 phoned by 2/9, $10 after; add $20 after Mon, 11/24): OPEN: IMs and GMs Free ($100 out about 11/15. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel 4-day $69, 3-day $68, 2-day $67 mailed by 2/4, $80 at site or online EF deducted from prize): 3-DAY: $113. 2-DAY: $112. No Re-Entries is most convenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through until 2 hours before rd 1. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine Allowed. U1800: 3-DAY: $83. 2-DAY: $82. Re-Entries: $50. U1400: chesstour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ratings: FIDE if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, 3-DAY: $63. 2-DAY: $62. Re-Entries: $40. U1000 (1-Day 0nly): $30. used in Open, Dec 2014 official USCF in others. For foreign in U2300 & Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult No Re-Entries. TL: OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sections: 3-Day Schedule: below, see www.chesstour.com/ foreignratings.htm. Highest of multiple $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. 4-day schedule: Late RDS. 1-4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. 2-Day Schedule: ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. RDS. 1-3, G-40 d5, RD. 4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. U1000 may be expelled. Special rules: CCA electronic devices rules used; see 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & Section: 1-Day Schedule (Sat. only): G/45 d5. REG: 3-Day Schedule: www.chesstour.com/devices.htm. Also, in round 3 or after, players with 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun Fri, 11/28, 9-10am. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 9-10:30am. 1-Day scores of 80% or more and their opponents may not use headphones or 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Open must Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 8-9am. RDS.: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11am, 6pm. earphones, or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director per- commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Unofficial uschess.org ratings Sat, 11am, 6pm. Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11:30, mission. Blitz 12/29 10:45 pm. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player ratings: See chess- 1:30, 3:30, 6. Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. U1000 Section (5-SS): Sat, 9:30, Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.us, www. tour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $95-95, 817-358-1700, reserve by 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 6. FM SETH HOMA LECTURE on Fri, 11/28, 5-6pm chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15 service fee for refunds. Advance 1/30 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD ($10). GM ALEX LENDERMAN LECTURE on Sat, 11/29, 8-9am ($10). entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $$10,000 OVERALL. 80% Guar. (b/50 each section): OPEN: $4,400: Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,500-$800-$500; TOP U2400, U2200, U2000, DEC. 29, NEVADA service charge for refunds. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none sup- U1800/UNR: $400 each. U1800: $3,300: 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,200-$700- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) plied. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted North American Open Blitz (BLZ) instantly). $400; 1st-2nd, TOP U1600, U1400/UNR: $300-$200. U1400: $2,300: 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Ballys Casino Resort, Las Vegas 1st-2nd-3rd, $700-$450-$350; 1st-2nd TOP U1200, U1000/UNR, (see North American Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. $250-$150. U1000: Large Trophies for TOP 5 Overall. Trophies also Open: $500-300-200, U2300/Unr $230-120, U2100/Unr $220-110. Under for 1st, 2nd TOP U800, U600, U500, and UNR. Medals to all non- 1900: $400-200-100, U1700 $220-110, U1500 $140-70, U1300 $80. EF Trophy winners in U1000 section scoring 3.5 pts or more! Biggest (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 12/29, $50 after 7 pm 12/29. GMs Upset in OPEN, U1800 and U1400 sections win choice of Mechanical or free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:45, 10:30, Regional Quartz Clock! Chief Sr. TD: Dr. Ed Mandell. Bring boards, pieces, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz clocks! None supplied except for U1000 section; will be available used for pairings & prizes. for sale by Book Vendor on site. Cell Phone, Headphone Rules (posted at site): Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode while in Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Alabama tournament room. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN game forfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; auto- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) AUG. 23, Back-2-School Scholastic *Birmingham (QC) matic forfeiture for 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected 6th annual Golden State Open 5SS, TC: G/25 d4. Alabama Power Company, 600 18th Street North, to expulsion for the remainder of the event for any offense. Head- 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option Birmingham, AL. EF: FREE; if mailed or emailed by AUG 16th. Scholastic: phones cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and except in Open Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton, 3 Sections – Rated and Not Rated. Trophy: Top 3; Medals 4th – 6th. cannot be used in the last round by players with a plus score. 6680 Regional St., Dublin, CA 94568 (near intersection of I-580 and I- Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Late REG.: N/A – Advance Registration Player must be willing to present same to TD for examination at 680; easy walk (2/5 mile) from BART West Dublin/Pleasanton station). Only! ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Road, Suite 204 - 202, any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament 19 miles from Oakland Airport, 30 from San Jose Airport, 33 from San Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: [email protected]; www.Cae- sarChess.com; www.AlabamaChess.com without refund. Dirs/Lodg: Adobe Hotel-Dearborn, 600 Town Center Francisco Airport. $25,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. . Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Room Rate: $92. To reserve, call (313) In 6 sections. Open, open to all. $3000-1500-800-600-400, clear or Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 592-3622, ask for Motor City Open rate, or go online at www.adoba tiebreak winner $100, top U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: AUG. 31, Lanett Classic dearborn.com. Info, Ent: Dr. Ed Mandell (248) 635-2375 (Cell), (586) $1600-800-500-400-300, top U2000/Unr $500-250. Under 1900: $1500- 4SS, TC: G/70 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites. 4210 Phillips Rd., Lanett, AL 558-4790, (586) 558-2046 (Fax). All The King’s Men, 27170 Dequin- 800-500-400-300, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1600: 36863. Open (PF: $700 $$b/20): $250-$150, U1900: $150, U1500: dre Rd., Warren, MI 48092. Email: [email protected]. $1200-600-400-300-200, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300: $150. EF: $40, if mailed by AUG 23rd. Late REG: AUG 31st at 9am. $1000-500-400-300-200, top U1100 (no unr) $250-125. Under 1000: Rds.: 10-1-4-7. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess An American Classic! $400-200-150-100-75. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Road, Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! any section, with maximum prize U1000 $150, U1300 $400, U1600 $600, Info: [email protected], www.CaesarChess.com, www.Alabama DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADA U1900 $800. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player Chess.com. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Team 24th annual North American Open average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 22nd annual Southern Open (FL) Open Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms pos- teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin See Grand Prix. sible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not USCF or FIDE round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. EF: $123 online at SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, Alabama State Chess Championship rated 2200/over. Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 7SS, 40/2, chessaction.com by 10/1, $143 online 10/2-1/14, $160 at site, or online See Grand Prix. SD/30, d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Bally’s Casino Resort, until 2 hours before game. $130 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/1 (entry OCT. 11, National Chess Day Scholastic - A Charity Event! (QC) 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Prizes $120,000 based only, no questions), $150 10/2-1/12. 4-day $129, 3-day $128, 2-day 5SS, TC: G/25 d4. Brookwood Village Mall. 780 Brookwood Village, on 600 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs & U1250 $127 mailed by 10/1, all $20 more mailed 10/2-1/7. EF $160 at site Birmingham, AL 35209. Rated: OPEN (K-12), MIDDLE (K-8). EF: $20. Section count as half entries), else in proportion; $90,000 minimum until 1 hour before game. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. U1000 Not Rated: NOVICE (K-6): EF: $15, if mailed by OCT 4th. Trophy: Top (75% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500- Section EF: $53 online at chessaction.com by 1/14, $60 phoned by 3, Medals 4th – 6th. Late REG.: OCT 11th at 8AM; $10 More. Rds.: 1200-1000- 800-600-500-400-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus 1/14, 4-day $59, 3-day $58, 2-day $57 mailed by 1/7, $70 at site or 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. All Proceeds $200, top FIDE Under 2500/Unr $2400-1200. FIDE rated, GM & IM online until 2 hours before rd 1. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper goes to Children’s of Alabama. ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC 5184 Caldwell norms possible. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600- 500-500- magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Mill Road, Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@ 400-400. Under 2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600- 500-500-400-400, Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, yahoo.com; www.CaesarChess.com; www.AlabamaChess.com. no unrated may win over $2500. Under 1900: $7000-4000-2000-1200- Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. Online EF , Southwest Class Championships 800-600-500-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1800. Under 1700: $5 less to CalChess members. 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day (TX) $6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600- 500-500-400-400, no unrated may win See Grand Prix. over $1300. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-600-500-400-300- schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 300, no unrated may win over $900. Under 1250: $3000-1500-1000-800- 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 600-500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500, no unrated 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Open must commit Arizona may win over $500. No separate U1000 section; players under 1000 in before rd 2, others before rd 4. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000 prizes; receive larger if winning used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player ratings: See chesstour.com/ AUG. 23, Tempe Open See Grand Prix. both. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/14 foreignratings.htm. HR: $89-95, 925-828-7750, reserve by 1/2 or rate list may not win over $1500 U1250, $3000 U1500 or U1700. Games may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. OCT. 10-11, Stubenrauch/Schneider Memorial - National Chess rated too late for 12/14 list not counted. 2) If post-event rating posted Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: Day Tournament 12/20/13-12/20/14 was more than 30 points over section maximum, chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge Sections: U1000, U1700, OPEN. U1000 plays 1-day schedule. U1700 prize limit $2000. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) for refunds. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none supplied. Advance and Open play 2-day schedule. Under 1000: Saturday, Oct 11th in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female combined 2- entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 5SS, G/30 d5. U1000 will be divided into sections based on rating. Adults player “team” score: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Only rounds 1-7 of Open Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! may not play lower than U1000. Prizes: Trophies to the top 3 scholastic players in each section. Round Times: 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30. Section counted. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, TEXAS play in different sections; teams must register (no exta fee) by 3 pm Entry Fees: Free by 10/6, $20.00 10/7-10/10, $40 onsite. (Players reg- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) istering onsite will receive a 1/2 point bye for Round 1). U1700 & Open 12/27; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Top 6 sections EF: Southwest Class Championships Online at chessaction.com: $225 by 7/15, $255 http://chessaction.com/ (2-day schedule): Friday, Oct 10th and Saturday, Oct 11th. 5SS, G/55 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option d5. Prizes: Top 3 scholastic = Trophies. Adults = 75% of entry fee for by 10/15, $275 by 12/23. Phoned to 406-896-2038 (no questions, entry except in Master Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). DFW Airport Marriott only): $235 by 7/15, $265 by 10/15, $285 by 12/21. No phone entry cash prizes. Rounds: Fri 4:15, 6:30. Sat 8:30, 10:45, 1:15. Entry Fees: South, 4151 Centreport Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76165. Free parking; free Students: same as U1000. Adults: $30 by 10/6, $40 10/7-10. Onsite: after 12/21. Mailed by 7/15: 5-day $230, 4-day $229, 3-day $228. Mailed airport shuttle. $30,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. In 7/16-10/15: 5-day $260, 4-day $259, 3-day $258. Mailed 10/16-12/15: $50.00 (Players registering onsite will receive a 1/2 point bye for the 7 sections; rated players may play up one section. Master (2200/up): first round). Register Online at: events4chess.com. Location: Killip Ele- 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day $278. Do not mail entry after 12/15. $3000-1500-800-500-400, clear or tiebreak winner $200, top U2400 Online 12/24 to 2 hours before your first game, or at site 12/26 to 1 mentary School, 2300 E Sixth Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86004. More Info: Bill $1200-600. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class Cheney 928-266-2122, [email protected], www.flagstaffchess.com. hour before your first game: http://chessaction.com/ $300. Open A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): Section EF $100 more to US players if not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over. $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1500-800-400- DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open Under 1250 Section EF: All $120 less than above. Seniors 65/over in 300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1200-600-400-300-200. Class E (NV) U1500/over: All $120 less than above. Re-entry $120; not available in (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-200-120-80. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games See Grand Prix. Open Section. GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs free in Open Section; rated) may enter A through E, with maximum prize E $200, D $400, C DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) $150 from prize. US IMs & WGMs $150; $100 from prize. All: No checks $600, B $800, A $1000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female See Grand Prix.

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JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open SEPT. 13, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) AUG. 2, 9, 23, LACC - Saturday G/61 (CA-N) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 See Grand Prix. score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, after 9/10 35. memb, $10 no prizes; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. (TX) SEPT. 13, Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players AUG. 2, 9, 23, 30, LACC - Saturday Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 27, after 9/10 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. $10 no prizes. Arkansas Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: SEPT. 13, Bay Area Sacramento Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) AUG.22-24 OR 23-24, 2014 Arkansas State Chess Championship Trophies: 90% of collections. Parking: Free on streets &, BoA, or basement. Info: See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 20, after 9/10 35. 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. AUG. 2, 9, 30, LACC - Every Saturday Chess 4 Jrs. See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 3 separate events- 5SS, G/25 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships SEPT. 13, Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 (TX) d5) siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $1,000 b/30. asap; done by 5. Prizes: Trophies & medals; each player receives a 70% guar. 1800+: $200-100, u2000 100-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 prize! Parking: Free on st & basement. Free pizza & juices. Info: (310) California, Northern 100, u1400 50 u1200 50. Sept 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg. 9-9:15. Rds. 9:30 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected]. 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 35 2/3 prz. after 9/10 +15, playup +15, AUG. 3, 10, 24, LACC - Sunday G/61 AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, 5th annual Central California Open Rated 2200+ $0 by 9/3 (EF subtr from prize). Info: http://BayAreaChess. 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 See Grand Prix. com/grandprix. W. memb, $10 no prizes; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or base- AUG. 16, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) SEPT. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus ment. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 20, after 8/13 35. score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 25, after 9/11 40. AUG. 3, 10, 31, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 3 separate events- 5SS, G/25 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, AUG. 16, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) SEPT. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: 20, w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33, after 9/11 asap; done by 5. Prizes: Trophies & medals; each player receives a after 8/13 35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. 48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. prize! Parking: Free on st & basement. Free pizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected]. AUG. 16, Central California Open Blitz (BLZ) SEPT. 20, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Radisson Hotel (see Central 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus AUG. 10, 2014 California Grade (K-12) Championship California Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 20, after 9/17 35. 5 Sections: 1) K-3, 2) K4-K6, 7) K7-K9 8) K10-K12; Checkmark the grades $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. as of 1/1/2014, 5SS, G/25 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $35 ($25 LACC memb, siblings no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz , Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. SEPT. 20 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & Prizes: Trophies (Top 3 each section) & medals; Parking: Free on AUG. 17, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: 20, streets & basement. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus after 9/17 35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. [email protected]. Free Pizzas & Juices. score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 25, after 8/14 40. , Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. SEPT. 21 AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, 5th annual Central California Open (CA- Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus N) AUG. 17, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-4:30p. EF: $25, after 9/18 See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. AUG. 23-24, Summer Chess Camp & Tournament II w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33, after 8/14 , Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. SEPT. 21 TOURNAMENT II: G/30 d5. CAMP: 3 Sections: Over 1000, U1000, Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players U500 EF: $199; Siblings 1/2, 25% off new LACC members; Free new AUG. 17, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games:10a-2p. EF: $33, after 9/18 LACC Life members! $10 ($5) off if preregistered by 8/21 for the 2- Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. day (1-day). 1-Day option: $109. Reg.: Sat 9-10 am; Schedule: Day score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, after 8/14 35. , 2014 U.S. Game/60 Championship 1(Beginner/ Intermediate) 10-11: Tactics I (theory); 11-12: Game I Info: SEPT. 27 http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Nationals. (practice); 12-1: Lunch& games analysis; 1-2: Opening I (theory); 2-3: Middle game I (theory); 3-4: Endgame I (theory); 4-5: Game 2 (practice); AUG. 17, Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) , 2014 U.S. Game/30 Championship Trophies: SEPT. 28 5-6: Game 2 analysis. Schedule: Day 2 (Intermediate/ Advanced) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. all teams & players See Nationals. w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 27, after 8/14 10-11: Tactics II (theory); 11-12: Game 3 (practice); 12-1: Lunch& games 40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. OCT. 9-13, 2014 Millionaire Chess Open (NV) analysis; 1-2: Opening II (theory); 2-3: Middle game II (theory); 3-4: See Grand Prix. Endgame II (theory); 4-5: Game 4 (practice); 5-6: Game 4 analysis. Ent: AUG. 17, Foster City Grand Prix LuperSwiss (3 x G/90 d5) LACC- Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; See Grand Prix. OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, Bay Area Chess GM Sam Shankland Cham- [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free in pionship AUG. 23-24, Exchange Bank Open basement. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 30-31, 2014 Petrosian Memorial AUG. 24, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) OCT. 11, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Youth Quads #1 + National See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w/plus Chess Day Festivities Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 36th Annual Southern score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 20, after 8/20 35. California Open Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Sections: U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads14-GP. Open to See Grand Prix. , Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) AUG. 24 all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of SEPT. 6, Temecula Chess Club Saturday Scholastic Courtyard Marriott, San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: all teams & players each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Temecula Chess Club, 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA 92590. In 3 w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 27, after 8/20 Kirshner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358. Sections: >900: 5SS, G/30 d5, 900: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 899 & under. 42. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open 500: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 500 & under. ALL: EF: $30. Unr: Free for AUG. 24, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) (NV) Unrated Players. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. trophies, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. medals. Rds.: 9a, 10:30a, 1p, 2:30p, 4p. ENT: www.temeculachess.com/ A State Championship Event! events. INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www.temecula JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open chess.com. AUG.30, CalChess California Kids State u1000 Class Championship See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/30 d5. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Santa Clara, CA 95054. Park free. Prizes: Top 20 players in ea section. SEPT. 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, Temecula Chess Club Tuesday Nights Top 5 clubs & Top 5 schools in all sections combined (min 2/team, top 5 California, Southern 4SS, G/75 d5. Temecula Chess Club, 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA count). K-12 kids only. 5 sections based on rating: F(800-999) G(600- 92591. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Unr: Free Entry 799) H(400-599) I(200-399) J(under 200). Sched: Reg. 9-9:30a. Games: The Los Angeles Chess Club for Unrated Players. Rds.: 7:00pm. ENT: www.temeculachess.com/events. 10-11:30-1-2:20-3:45. EF: $39, after 8/28 $59, Playup +$10. August The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www.temeculachess.com. 2013 Supp & TD disc to place players. Ent: Online or mail to Bay Area www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Intermediate class Chess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Rfnd fee $1s0. T:408-786- + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tourna- OCT. 3-5, Temecula Chess Club Fall Open 5515 Info/Form: http://BayAreaChess.com/labor. E: ask@BayArea ments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Inter- See Grand Prix. Chess.com, W. mediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, OCT. 9-13, 2014 Millionaire Chess Open (NV) CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * See Grand Prix. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 2014 CalChess State 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant). Group Classes * Tournaments * Championship (Labor Day) OCT. 11, National Chess Day Chess Tournament See Grand Prix. Private (1:1) Lessons. Highland Elementary School, 2900 Barnett St., Bakersfield, CA 93308. 4 SEPT. 7, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Alec’s Chess Club! Sections: K-3 U300; K-3 U850; 4-6 U850; Open (all 7th -12 and K-6 Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. (818) 220-0257, www.alecschessclub.com. Excellent Group and Private rated over 849). All sections are 5SS, G/30 d0. Cost $10 before 10/10; Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 25, after 9/4 40. Info: Lessons at very affordable prices. Tournaments EVERY Saturday: Blitz $15 after 10/9; or $20 onsite 9:15-9:40. First round starts at 10:20. http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Tournament on Saturdays from 1-3. The LAST Saturday each month: 5 http://foothill.kernhigh.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Tourney- Round G/30 d5. See our website or call for more details. Hope you can Form-101114.pdf. Trophies to top 5 individuals in K3 U300 and K3 U850 SEPT. 7, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) come!! [email protected]. 4418 Simpson Ave, #5, Studio City, sections. Trophies to top 10 individuals in K-6 U850 and Open sections. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: all teams & players CA 91607. Team awards for top three teams: K-3, 4-6, and Open sections. Info: w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33, after 9/4 [email protected] 48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 2&3, 9&10, 23&24, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 7, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 OCT. 11-12, LACC - National Chess Day Weekender See Grand Prix. LACC memb; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open SEPT. 13, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix SuperSwiss (4SS, G/61 d5) each day. 1-Day Option: 1/2 EF. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free section. EF: $70, $50 LACC members ($5 off if notified by 10/10); See Grand Prix. on st & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Siblings 1/2, $30 new LACC members, Free new LACC Life members!

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20% off your EF for each friend you bring in. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. Broward Chess Club Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. 909 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Hours: Fridays & Sat- Georgia 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: urdays 7pm - 11pm. Saturdays Children’s Classes: 12pm - 2pm. Saturdays AUG. 29-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, 2014 Arnold Denker Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 ($750 Adult’s Classes: 8pm-9pm. Summer Chess Camp: June 9-20. Contact: Florida State Championship (FL) Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; (954)530-6674. Email: [email protected]. See Grand Prix. U1600: $100–50; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated. Ent: LACC- Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710; Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! , 22nd annual Southern Open (FL) Casselberry Chess Club (Orlando) SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21 [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on See Grand Prix. streets & basement. THURSDAY NIGHTS, G/75 d5 Tournament, 1 Game/Week for (4) Weeks. Details: www.casselberrychessclub.com. Casselberry Recreation Center, DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open 200 North Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry, FL. Contact: Herb Dickens at Idaho (NV) 407-388-0636 or Kevin at 407-920-5210. See Grand Prix. , Friday Night USCF Rated Blitz Tournament (BLZ) Vellotti’s Chess School AUG. 15 We Make Chess Fun!® Students ages 3-17 can learn to play and DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) 5 double-rounds, G/5 d0. Broward Chess Club, 909 N. Federal Hwy., See Grand Prix. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Games start: 7pm. Contact: Oscar 954- Master chess with tricks, traps, and sneak attacks. Our Success in 530-6674. Chess Training System is offered both in-person and live online through JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open group Skype lessons. Based in Boise and Sun Valley, ID with a growing (CA-N) AUG. 22, Friday Night USCF Rated Blitz Tournament (BLZ) expansion into Los Angeles, CA, we offer camps, classes, tournaments, See Grand Prix. 5 double-rounds, G/5 d0. Broward Chess Club, 909 N. Federal Hwy., private lessons, simuls, and lectures by International Master Luke Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Games start: 7pm. Contact: Oscar 954- Vellotti. Enchanted Chess online classes are a great way to master Colorado 530-6674. chess from the comfort of your own home. Contact us today! Phone: , CFCC Tornados at UUU (208) 713-2486. E-mail: [email protected]. Online: www.Suc- , 2014 Colorado Open AUG. 23 AUG. 30-31 See Grand Prix. cessInChess.com. See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! , 24th annual North American Open AUG. 29, Friday Night USCF Rated Blitz Tournament (BLZ) DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29 5 double-rounds, G/5 d0. Broward Chess Club, 909 N. Federal Hwy., AUG. 23-24, ICA Players Memorial (NV) 5SS, Time Control: G/120 d5. Northwest Chess Grand Prix. 2 Sections: See Grand Prix. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Games start: 7pm. Contact: Oscar 954- 530-6674. Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: Library! Plaza Business Mall, 3085 N. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships Cole Rd., Boise, ID 83704. USCF mem req. EF by 8/18 $30 (U18 & 60+ (TX) AUG. 29-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, 2014 Arnold Denker $25), Special family rate $60. $5 more for all if after 8/18. Email entries See Grand Prix. Florida State Championship OK to lock in lower rate. Register & check in: 8-8:45am 8/23. Rd See Grand Prix. times: Sat 9am, 1:30pm, 6pm; Sun 9am, 1:30pm. 1/2 pt bye avail: Max SEPT. 14-21, 2014 U.S. Senior Open 1, any round. Must commit before Rd. 2 pairing. Players arriving for Connecticut See Nationals. round 2 may take a retroactive R1 1/2 pt bye as long as they arrive by , 44th annual Continental Open (MA) 1:15pm. $$ (based on 30) Open: $200-100-75. Reserve (U1400): $100- AUG. 7-10, 8-10 OR 9-10 SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 22nd annual Southern Open ENT/INFO: See Grand Prix. 75-50. ICA, Contact: Jeffrey Roland, 1514 S. Longmont Ave., See Grand Prix. Boise, ID 83706, E-mail: [email protected], www.idahochessasso A Heritage Event! SEPT. 20, Southern Open Blitz (BLZ) ciation.org. W. AUG. 24, 49th NBCC Summer Open 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Wyndham Orlando Resort (see 4SS, G/45 d5. Wickham Park, 1329 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Southern Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: OCT. 11, Wood River Weekend Progressive - National Chess Event! CT 06040 (RAIN OR SHINE. Under the big “WICKHAM” pavilion.) In $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, OPEN SECTION: Site: Community Campus, Hailey, ID. 4SS, Time Control: R1 G/30 d5, three sections. Trophies to Top 3, Top Under-2014. no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz UNDER 1814 SECTION: UNDER R2 G/45 d5, R3 G/60 d5, R4 G/90 d5. Northwest Chess Grand Prix. Trophies to Top 2, Top Under-1614. rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. 1414 SECTION: Trophies to Top 2, Top Under-1014, Top Middle-schooler Everyone/All Levels welcome to play in tournament! $$ Open (based on 15): $100, $75, $50. Reserve (based on 15): $75, $50, $25, and (6-8), Top Elementary-schooler (K-5). Separate trophy also for “Biggest OCT. 9-13, 2014 Millionaire Chess Open (NV) Upset” win of the three sections. EF: $33 in advance (includes lunch) or See Grand Prix. student trophies, 1st-3rd place. EF: $30 ($25 if under 18 or 60+) (K-12 On Site Reg.: Rds.: students $10 in either section) if registered by 10/8. E-mail entry will $50 (cash) on site. 9.30-9.45AM. 10, 12.30, 2, 3.30. , Orlando Autumn Open & National Chess Limit one 1/2-point bye. USCF Membership Required (available on-site). OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12 lock in advance entry rate. USCF Mem. req’d. Boards and clocks provided. Day Scholastic Tie-break order: Head-to-head, Solkoff, Cumulative Opposition, Modified FREE BBQ LUNCH FOR ALL PLAYERS! ($22 for non-players on-site, or See Grand Prix. $17 in advance) includes grilled burgers, hot dogs, salads, beans, bev- Median, Cumulative. Half-point bye: Max 1, Rds 1-3 only. Must commit erages, and strawberry shortcake. Bring sets and digital clocks if possible. OCT. 11, Cagan Crossings Community Library - National Chess by round 2. 0-point bye available for Rd. 4. Pre-registration preferred. Wickham Park additional entry fee: $5 per car upon arrival. Directions: Day Tournament ENT/INFO: ICA, Contact: Adam Porth, Silver Creek High School, 1060 I-91 to I-84 EAST, Exit 60, Left at end of ramp (Right instead if took I-84 5-SS, G/40 d5. Cagan Crossings Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks Blvd., Cler- Fox Acres Rd., Hailey, ID 83333 (208) 450-9048 or email [email protected]. WEST); park entrance is on your right. Park in Lot D, between the tennis mont, FL. Off of U.S. Hwy 27/S.R. 25. Across Hwy from Lowes; Diagonal Make checks payable to Idaho Chess Association. www.idahochessas and beach volleyball courts (these activities are free). New this year: across from Walmart. Bring set and clock if possible. ENTRY FEE: $30 sociation.org. W. Beach Volleyball/Ultimate Frisbee after last round. Entries: Doug Mailed or brought to library. $40 cash at door. USCF rtg & conf ID# req Fiske, 20 Glen Hollow, West Hartford, CT 06117 (checks payable to for cash prize. GM fees waived. Unrated tournament being run concur- “New Britain Chess Club”, mailed by Aug. 18th) specify Section. Ques- rently. No fees for unrated. PRIZES: Guaranteed $150/75/30 after 10 Illinois tions: Derek Meredith (860)250-6040. registrations pro-rated. Prizes then increase by $50/25/10 for every 5 AUG. 16, Southern Illinois Summer Open paid registrations. Unrated winners awarded chess medals. 9AM - 5PM , 5th Annual Hartford Open 3SS, Time control: 30/70, then 40/60 d0. No sudden death. EF: $15.00 SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28 Arrive by 8:45 to register. CONTACT: Herb Pilgrim: Library #352-243- See Grand Prix. Prize fund: $300, b/24. 1st $70, 2nd $30; Classes A, B, C, D/E/Unr $50 1840; Cell: 352-396-1006; email: [email protected]. each. Salem Community Center, 416 Oglesby St., Salem, IL 62881. Reg.: OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, 5th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) See Grand Prix. NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress See Grand Prix. NOV.28-30OR29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix. 22nd annual SOUTHERN OPEN District of Columbia Sept 19-21 or 20-21, Wyndham Orlando Resort AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 46th annual Atlantic Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 23, Atlantic Open Blitz (BLZ) $14,000 projected prizes, $8,400 minimum 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Westin Washington Hotel (see Atlantic Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: 5 round Swiss, choice of 3-day or 2-day schedule. Prizes $14,000 based $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz on 180 paid entries (re-entries & U1300 Section count half), with 60% of rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. each prize minimum guaranteed. $89 rooms, no resort fee. In 4 sections: SEPT. 2 & 16, Center Action Every First and Third Tuesday. 3-SS, G/25 d5. U.S. Chess Center, 410 Open Section: Prizes $1800-900-500-300, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, 8th Street, NW. Wash. DC 20004. EF: $20 ($15 Center members). $$ 80% of EF. 6:50 p.m. Info: 202/857-4922, www.chessctr.org. top U2300/Unr $800-400. 60 GPP. SEPT. 14, Metro Sunday Quads Under 2100 Section: $1400-700-400-200, top U1900/Unr $600-300. 3-RR, G/85 d5. U.S. Chess Center, 410 8th Street, NW. EF: $20. $$ $40 each quad. Scholastic sections: G/25 d5. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Under 1700 Section: $1200-600-300-200, top U1500 (no unr) $400-200. Reg.: 9:15 - 9:50. Open Rds. 10-1-4. Schol. start at 10:00 and usually Under 1300 Section: $600-300-200-100, top U1100 (no unr) $200-100, end by 1:00. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php. plaques to top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress (VA) MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: Best male/female 2-player “team” See Grand Prix. (average U2200) combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Florida Unrated prize limits: $200 in U1300, $500 in U1700. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Boca Raton Chess Club FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351.

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8:00-9:15. Rounds: 9:30, 1:00, 5:00. Entries: Jim Davies, 7358 Shaftes- [email protected] If you are not a member, yearly memberships bury, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-721-4967. [email protected]. or a ninety day membership will be available at tournament for an extra Indiana fee. For details on joining the USCF, please visit their website at www.us AUG. 16, Bradley Summer Open chess.org or contact the Recreation & Parks Dept at 708-748-2005. AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 9th annual Indianapolis Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. NOV. 1-2, Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls AUG. 16-17, 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) A World Youth 2015 Qualifier Event! Sections (Boys and Girls each): AUG. 23, Indianapolis Open Blitz (BLZ) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) U18, U16, U14, U12, U10 (see www.chessiq.com/polgar2014 for birthdate 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport See Grand Prix. cutoffs for each age category). Prizes: (Boys and Girls each):1st place (see Indianapolis Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro- AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 2014 Illinois Open State in each age category will be a wild card representative for the ChessIQ portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at Championship Academy World Youth Team (event held in Greece - see www.chessiq. site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. See Grand Prix. com/polgar2014 for more details). Additional Prizes: U18 - 1st-Webster Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. University Scholarship, 2nd-4th - $150-100-75 value in chess prizes. SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup (MI) SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup (MI) U16, U14, U12, U10 - 1st place iPad Mini, 2nd-4th - $150-100-75 value See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. in chess prizes. Trophies in all age categories for 1st - 8th place and top Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2 school teams (students must be in the same school or feeder school, OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships OCT. 4-5, Frederick Ekstrom Memorial Open no private club teams). Rounds and Time Control: Game-45 d5: Sat- (IL) 5SS, Rd. 1 G/80 d5, Rd. 2-5 G/110 d5. State House Inn, 101 E. Adams, Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm each day. On-site reg: 9:30-10:30am Sat. Limit See Grand Prix. Springfield. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rds.: 10:30-2-6:45, 10-2:30. Meal breaks 2 byes. Last rd bye must commit by end of Rd. 2 and not retractable. NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) between every round. EF: $42 by 10/3, $52 at site, $2 less to SCC mem- Side Events: (Fri night) 2-hour camp with GM Polgar 6pm-8pm; (Sat See Grand Prix. bers. Prizes: $$1700 Gtd. 500-300-200; X-A-B-C-D-E&under-Unr 100 Morning) 1-day U8 scholastic 4R-SS Game-30 d5 at 10:30am w/onsite each. Ent/Info: David Long, 401 S. Illinois St., Springfield 62704. 217- reg. 9:30-10am; (Sat night) Puzzle Solving at 6pm and Simul at 7pm; NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) 726-2584. 56 seats plus 4 overflow seats available. Restrictions on (Sun morning) Game-3 +2/sec Blitz at 9am (FIDE and USCF rated) - See Grand Prix. outside food in playing rooms. Information and directions available at visit website for more details and registration. Site: Hyatt Regency www.springfieldchessclub.com. Schaumburg Hotel, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Free Parking! HR: $89/night 847-605-1234 by 10/11 or rates may increase. Entries: Iowa OCT. 9-13, 2014 Millionaire Chess Open (NV) Online or postmarked by 10/4 $40; online or postmarked by 10/18 $50, A State Championship Event! See Grand Prix. thereafter $60. Puzzle Solving, Simul, Blitz - $20 each. 1-day Scholastic AUG. 15, 2014 Iowa Quick Chess Championship (QC) OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships - $30 by 10/18, $40 thereafter and onsite. Camp - $40 by 10/4, $50 by Open to all. 6-SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 See Grand Prix. 10/18, $60 thereafter and online. Online registrations at www.chessiq. E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: 6 - 7 pm com/polgar2014. Mail entries to: ChessIQ, 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, OCT. 11, National Chess Day Midwest Class Blitz (BLZ) or in advance Rds.: 7:15pm, 7:45, 8:15, 8:45, 9:15, 9:45. EF: $15 if post- Skokie, IL 60077. Other info: Boards, sets, and clocks provided for marked by 8/11; $25 On Site; $5 off if out of state. IM and GM Free (EF 4SS, G/5, d0, double round, 8 games. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel events, none-for skittles. Must use organizer provided equipment. Novem- (see Midwest Class). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: deducted). Prize Info: $280 in PRIZES 1st = $100+Trophy 2nd = $60 ber rating supplement used. Questions: [email protected] ONLY. On U2000 = $40, U1600 = $40, U1200 = $40 (Based on 25 entries). USCF $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, tournament day ONLY - 847-274-1352. no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz membership reqd. Send EF to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or Register online at https://www.onlineregis- Note: Players who qualify for the World Youth Championship tration.cc. Additional Info: The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, OCT. 11, Park Forest Chess Challenge “National Chess Day” Tour- but represent a FIDE Academy are not included in the official Chess rate available, $99 only until 7/25/14, rates may increase after nament USCF delegation. this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319- Hosted by the Village of Park Forest, an Affiliate of the United States 688-4000. Chess Federation. Tournament will be held at Dining on the Green, located at 349 Main Street in Park Forest, IL 60466. This is a 4/SS, AUG. 16, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) G/40 d5 USCF-rated tournament; must be a USCF member to participate. NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) Open to U1200 or Unr. 5-SS, G/30 d5. Marriott Hotel and Conference Register at: Park Forest Recreation & Parks, 350 Victory Dr., Park See Grand Prix. Center, 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Forest, IL 60466, (708)-748-2005, Credit Card, Cash or Check, $5.00 Reg.: 8:30 am to 10 am. Rds.: 10:30, 12, 1:30 and ASAP. EF: $17 if Tournament Fee. On- site registration: (cash only) 9 am—9:30 am. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2nd Annual Greater Midwest Class Cham- postmarked before 8/11, $25 on site. $5 off for out of state. Prize Info: Schedule: Players must check in by 9:45 am, Tournament time: 10 pionships Trophies top 5 overall, U 1000, U800, U600, U400 and Unrated 1st and am—4 pm. Please provide your own clock. Concessions will be sold at See Grand Prix. 2nd. USCF membership req’d. Send EF: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, the event. Advance registration if interested, send no money, I need NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at https://www. USCF id and name. Not member just send name. I can be reached at See Grand Prix. onlineregistration.cc.

23rd annual Midwest Class Championships October 10-12 or 11-12, 2014 - Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel $20,000 PROJECTED PRIZES, ODD CLASSES THIS YEAR

5rounds,40/110,SD/30,d10(2- Unrated prize limits: U1100 $200, Advance entry fee $5 less to ICA day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10). U1300 $350, 1100-1499 $500, 1300-1699 members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, $700, 1500-1899 $900. Re-entry: $50 (not available to go 601 N Milwaukee Av, Wheeling IL 60090 from Premier to Premier). (from Chicago, I-294 N to Milwaukee Ave Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best N; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Rd male/female 2-player team combined 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 to Milwaukee Ave South.) Free parking. score among all sections: $800-400-200. pm, rounds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, In 7 sections. Prizes $20,000 based Team must average under 2200; Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. on 250 paid entries (re-entries and teammates may play in different sections; 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 U1100 Section count as half entries), else teams must register by 2 pm 10/11. am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2:pm & 5 pm; Sun. in proportion except $10,000 (50% each Top 6 sections entry fee: $105 10 am & 3:30 pm prize) minimum guaranteed. Junior online at chessaction.com by 10/8, $110 Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Grand Prix points available. phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no Premier must commit before rd 2, others questions) by 10/8, 3-day $113, 2-day before rd 3. Premier (1900/up): $2000-1000- $112 mailed by 10/1, all $120 (no checks, 500-300, clear or tiebreak win $100, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 All: Bring board, clock, set if possible- U2300 $800-400. FIDE rated, 60 Grand hours before game.. none supplied. Unofficial web ratings Prix Points (enhanced). Under 1100 entry fee: All $50 less usually used if otherwise unrated. 1700-2099: $1400-700-400-200. than above. Hotel rates: $105-105-105-105, 1500-1899: $1400-700-400-200. Special 1 year USCF dues with 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 1300-1699: $1300-700-400-200. paper magazine if paid with entry. Online 9/26 or rate may increase. 1100-1499: $1200-600-400-200. at chessaction. com, Adult $30, Young Entry: www.chessaction.com or Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY Under 1100: $500-300-200-100, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. plaques to top 3, top Under 900, Under Adult $30, Scholastic $20. USCF Entries posted at chessaction.com (online 700, Under 500, Unrated. membership required. entries posted instantly).

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Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! for Round 1 may register between 8:30 and 9:30 AM. Saturday rounds Maryland scholastic players can qualify for a $41,000 scholarship A State Championship Event! are at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and Sunday rounds are at 9:00 AM and awarded each year that covers 4 years of tuition & fees at UMBC (Uni- AUG. 16, 2014 Iowa Reserve Championship 2:00 PM. Byes: All players may take up to two irrevocable 1/2-point versity of Maryland, Baltimore County). Open to U1600. 4-SS, G/75 d5. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, byes, which must be requested at registration. All participants must 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: On be USCF members and must be 50 years old by December 31, AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 46th annual Atlantic Open (DC) site 8:30-9:30am Rds.: Sat: 10, (Lunch) 1:30, 4:30, & 7:15. EF: $30 if 2014. Out-of-state players welcome. Please visit www.chessforse- See Grand Prix. postmarked by 8/11; $40 at Site; Jrs, Srs, and Out of State $5 Off. niors.org for more information. A State Championship Event! Prize: ( $340 b/25) 1st = $140+Trophy 2nd = $90 3rd = $60; U1200 , 9th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) AUG. 30, Maryland Blitz Championship (BLZ) = $50. USCF membership req’d. On-Site Available. IASCA membership AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24 See Grand Prix. G/3 +2”incr , # rounds based on entries. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville req’d, $15, $10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. EF: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Prizes (80% of EF Paid): 30%-20%-10%, class 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at https://www. SEPT. 20, Adult Team Championship prizes based on entries. Sets, boards and clocks provided. Free onlineregistration.cc. Additional Info: Marriott Hotel and Conference 4 Rounds, G/60 d5. Univ. of Kentucky Student Center, Grand Ballroom, parking for day guests. EF: $20 by 8/26, $25 by 8/28, $30 at the door. Center, 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Lexington, KY 40506. 1st round: 10:00 Am Sharp. Rounds: $5 less if also playing in Action. Schedule: Reg. ends at 5:30pm, Rds. Chess rate available, $99 only until 7/25/14, rates may increase after 10/12:30/2:45/5:00. Sections: OPEN: 4 person teams Max Average of start at 6:00pm then ASAP. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319- 4 Players cannot exceed 2000! Under 1600 Section: 3 Person Teams. Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information & online entry at http:// 688- 4000. Max Average cannot exceed 1600! Unrated count 1500 in all sections. mdblitz.mdchess.com. Entry Fee: $20 per player. Open Section based on 8 teams. 1st Place , Maryland Quick Championship (QC) AUG. 16-17, 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) Team $500 (plus trophies); 2nd place $200. Under Section based on 8 AUG. 30 IASCA GP Super Qualifier teams: 1st Place $300 (plus trophies); 2nd place $150. Special side Bug- See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. house Event after main event. Free Entry with Paid Entry to main event. A State Championship Event! OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) 5 Rounds paired as random swiss event. $100 1st place prize and AUG. 31, Maryland Action Championship See Grand Prix. trophies. Info: Don Lutz (859) 907-2395. KyChess.com. Lexchess.com. 7SS, G/25 + 5”incr. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Prizes Guaranteed: $400-$250-$100, U2000 $80, U1800 $70, , 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16 Sets, boards and clocks provided. See Grand Prix. U1600 $60, U1400 $50, unrated $40. Kansas Free parking for day guests. EF: $30 by 8/26, $35 by 8/28, and $40 at the door. Schedule: Reg. ends 10am, rds. 10:30-11:45-1:30-2:45-4- OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) Louisiana 5:15-6:30. More information & online entry at http://mdaction.mdchess. See Grand Prix. com. , Southwest Class Championships AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, 2014 Louisiana State Championship FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 See Grand Prix. SEPT. 13, UMBC Rated Beginner’s Championship (RBO) (TX) 5SS, G/25 d5. UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd See Grand Prix. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships floor). Open to U1200/Unr. USCF membership required. Free USCF (TX) memb. to anyone scoring at least 3.5 pts. Certificate to anyone completing See Grand Prix. 5 rds. Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2014-2015 UMBC Kentucky Amateur Chess Champ. EF: $20 if postmarked by 9/1, $25 later. Reg.: A State Championship Event! Maine 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3-4:30 Sat. 1/2 pt. bye avail. in any AUG. 15-17, Kentucky Senior Championships rd. if req’d before rd. 1. Held concurrently w/UMBC Champ. 9/13-9/14 5-SS, G/100 d5. Hyatt Place Lexington, 2001 Bryant Rd., Lexington, KY Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (see separate TLA). Ent: Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, UMBC, 40509. HR: Suites including breakfast buffet and sofa bed: $99/night OCT. 11, National Chess Day Tournament 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, ATTN: Beginners Champ. Cks single king, $109/night double queens (plus 13.42% tax) if booked by 4SS, G/60 d6. Brewer Community School, 92 Pendleton St., Brewer, ME payable to UMBC. Dir: Exit 47B off I95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in 08/01/2014. Phone 1-859-296-0091 and request the chess block rate. 04412. 4 sections: Open, U1500, U1000 Beginners Open, K-6 Unrated Commons Drive garage. For more info: 410-455-8499, ChessClub@ If problems encountered, ask for Windy (Ext. 1013). Alternatively, book Novice. Prizes: trophies top two. EF: $15, $20 at door. Reg.: 8-8:45. umbc.edu, www.umbc.edu/chess. W. online at www.lexington.place.hyatt.com and enter the Group Code G- Rd. 1 starts 9:15. Enter: Steve Wong, 54 Wilson St., Brewer, ME 04412. 207-945-3969, email: [email protected]. SEPT. 13-14, UMBC Championship CHES under Special Rates. Two sections: Open and U1600. Prizes: See Grand Prix. (Based on 35 paid entries) Open, $400-$200-$100; U1600, $200-$100. The top Kentucky finisher will be awarded trophy as 2014 Kentucky Maryland OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress Senior Chess Champion. EF: $50 if postmarked by August 11; otherwise (VA) $60. Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610 N. Main St., Suite 215, Blacksburg, Maryland Chess Association Tournaments See Grand Prix. VA 24060. Schedule: Registration 6:00-7:00 PM Friday, Round 1 at 7:30 MCA runs several scholastic & open tournaments throughout Maryland OCT. 11, National Chess Day G/10 (QC) (VA) PM. Players electing to start on Saturday morning with a 1/2-point bye each month. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess.com. See Virginia.

46th annual Atlantic Open August 22-24 or 23-24, 2014 - 7 sections at Washington Westin Hotel $22,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND!

5roundsatWashington Mixed doubles: best male/female 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 Westin, 1400 M St NW at Thomas 2-player team (average under 2200) pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Circle, Washington DC 20005 (5 blocks combined score: $1000-600-400-300. Sun. 10 am & 3:30 pm. from White House). 40/110, SD/30, May play in d ifferent sections; register 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10, by 2 pm Aug 23. 10 am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm; then merges with 3-day). Sun. 10 am & 3:30 pm. Entry fee: $115 at chessaction. Byes OK all (limit 2), Open must Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear com by 8/20, $120 phoned to 406- commit by rd 2, others by rd 3. or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top Under 896-2038 by 8/18, 3-day $118, 2-day Bring set, board, & clock if 2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE rated, 120 $117 mailed by 8/13, $130 (no checks, possible- none supplied. Grand Prix Pts (enhanced). credit cards OK) at site, or online until Junior Grand Prix pts available. Under 2100: $1500-700-400-200. 2hoursbeforegame. Under 1900: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1000 Section entry fee: Hotel rates: $99-99, 202-429- Under 1700: $1500-700-400-200. all $60 less than above. 1700, 800-445-8667, reserve by 8/8 Under 1500: $1200-600-400-200. Re-entry (except Open): $60. or rate may increase. Under 1250: $1000-500-300-200. Unofficial uschess.org rat ings Entry: chessaction.com or Under 1000: $600-300-200-100, usually used if otherwise unrated. Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham plaque to top 3, U800, U600, Unr. NY 10803. $15 service charge for Unrat ed prize limit s: U1000 Special USCF dues: see TLA or refunds. Advance entries posted at $200, U1250 $400, U1500 $600, chesstour.com. USCF membership chessaction.com (online entries U1700 $800, U1900 $1000. required. posted instantly).

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OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, 5th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) or [email protected]. Online registration available at www. AUG. 7-10, 8-10 OR 9-10, 44th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. onlineregistration.cc/. See Grand Prix. OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Massachusetts (IL) AUG. 13, 20, 27, SEPT. 3, FCA Wednesday Night Swiss See Grand Prix. 4SS. G/80 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes(b/20): $125- AUG. 7-10, 8-10 OR 9-10, 44th annual Continental Open 75-50, U1400:$50. EF: $25. (1)1/2 pt. bye avail. any rd. Must notify b/4 See Grand Prix. rd.1. Reg.: 7:00pm-7:30. Rds.: 7:45. Info: [email protected]. Mississippi 201-961-4029. AUG. 9, Continental Open Blitz (BLZ) 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Host Hotel at Cedar Lake (see AUG. 16, 2014 Game/45 Championship AUG. 15, FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania (BLZ) Continental Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: 5SS, G/40 d5. International Checker Hall of Fame, 220 Lynn Ray Rd., 5SS. G/5 d2. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes(b/20): $50-30- $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, Petal, MS 39465. Registration: 8am-9am. Rounds at: 9:15, 11:00, 20, U1400 $25. EF: $10. Reg.: 7:00:-7:30pm. Rd. 1: 7:45. Info: no checks. Reg. ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: 1. Blitz lunch, 1:15, 3:00 and 4:45 There is one Open section with prizes in the [email protected], 201-961-4029. rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. Open and U1400. Prizes based on 80% of entry fees! EF: Adults, pre- entry $20, $30 at site. Students (K-12); pre-entry $10, $20 at site. For AUG. 16, 3rd Saturday Swiss AUG. 17, West Newbury $1 Open pre-entries email [email protected] or mail your check made out to 4-SS. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: 5SS, G/45 d5. Town Hall Annex, 381 Main St., West Newbury, MA 01985. the Mississippi Chess Association, USCF number, expiration date: Mark $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM EF: $1. $$GTD: $50-25. U1600 $25. Reg.: 9- 9:45. Rds.: 10-1-3-5-7. Nicholas, 236 Crosscreek Dr., Brandon, MS 39047. Mississippi Chess prize. Prize Fund: $351 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $61, U1900 ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Association homepage – www.mcachess.org. $60, U1600 $50. Reg.: 10:00-10:25 a.m. Rds.: 10:30 a.m., 1:00, 3:15, Alex Relyea [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. No refresh- 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. Info: ments available onsite. Maps for dining provided. W. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships [email protected], 732-499-0118. (TX) AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 74th New England Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 16, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads See Grand Prix. ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 , Hervey R. Brisson Memorial (1917- Missouri PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; SEPT. 3, 10, 17, 24, OCT. 1 www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. 1989) AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, Millionaire Chess Satellite (FIDE Rated) 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus Complex, Room C159, See Grand Prix. AUG. 17, Sunday Quads Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: per game played, free to Wachusett CC members. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. AUG. 16-17, 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: chess books. IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, miril- See Grand Prix. 499-0118. [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. W. AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 9th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) AUG. 17, Westfield Quads SEPT. 14, West Newbury Open See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: See Grand Prix. OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 5th Annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships or 848-219-1358. NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 18, Viking U1300 Quads in an evening #3 (Monday Evening) Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 3-RR, G/30 d5. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships Quad winner gets Trophy. EF: $5 cash at site 7 pm. Games start 7:30 (TX) pm. Michigan See Grand Prix. AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, Cleveland Open (OH) AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 46th annual Atlantic Open (DC) See Grand Prix. Nebraska See Grand Prix. AUG. 16-17, 2014 U.P. Open AUG. 23, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads See Grand Prix. AUG. 16-17, 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 AUG. 29-SEPT. 1, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 2014 See Grand Prix. PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; Michigan Open www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. See Grand Prix. OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) See Grand Prix. AUG. 23, Hamilton Chess Club Quads AUG. 31, 2014 Michigan Speed (BLZ) 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. New Location: McManimon Hall, See Grand Prix. 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup Nevada Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. See Grand Prix. Las Vegas Chess Center OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W. OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships LasVegas Chess Center, 727 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101, corner of AUG. 23, Summer Madness (IL) 8th inside the Learning Village in Downtown. We meet on Fridays from 6-SS. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: See Grand Prix. 6 to 10 pm, G/75, +30, EF: $2 and Sundays from 12 to 6pm, 4 Rds. $40, $30 members. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM G/40 d5, EF: $5 with prizes back to winners. Sets, clocks, water and prize. Prize Fund: $351 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $61, NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) coffee provided, for more info visit lasvegaschesscenter.com or call U1900 $60, U1600 $50. Reg.: 11:00-11:25 a.m. Late-joins accepted until See Grand Prix. 702-283-9512. round 4 is paired. Byes: 3 allowed. Must commit prior to round 5. Rds.: NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, 5th annual Central California Open (CA- 11:30 a.m., 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:00 p.m. Info: chessmates@chess See Grand Prix. N) matesnj.com, 732-499-0118. See Grand Prix. AUG. 24, FCA Sunday Quads Minnesota AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, Las Vegas Open 3RR. G/40 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: $50 per Quad. See Grand Prix. EF: $20. Reg.: 12:00 12:45pm. Rds.: 1:00,2:30,4:00. Info: frank@franks AUG. 16-17, 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) chess.com, 201-961-4029. Clear winner of 3 quads in 2014 gains IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) OCT. 9-13, 2014 Millionaire Chess Open free entry in next quad! See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 24, Sunday Quads Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 17-19, 32nd Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: AUG. 22-23, 8th Annual Jackson Open (U2000) Open $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. A Class Players Dream! Super Reserve 4SS, G/90 + 5 second delay. See Grand Prix. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- Jackson Public Library, 311 Third St. (top boards) and Jackson Senior DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open 499-0118. Center, 300 Third St. (Registration and lower boards), Jackson, MN See Grand Prix. 56143. Library and Senior Center are next to each other, skittles/post- AUG. 24, Westfield Quads mortems in the common area between them. $750 Prize Fund DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: Guaranteed. U2000 Event. Open to 1999 & under + unrated. EF: $25 if See Grand Prix. $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John registered by Aug. 20th , Onsite reg is $25 cash or $30 check. No debit JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open or credit cards. USCF membership required. $$GTD: $300+Trophy+Name Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 (CA-N) or 848-219-1358. on Flores Cup, 200, 125. U1600 $75. U1400 $50. Reg.: Fri 6:30-6:50 PM See Grand Prix. Sat. 8:30-8:50 AM next door to library at the Senior Center. Rds.: Friday AUG. 25, 23rd Nassau G/10 (BLZ) 7:00 PM. Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – 15 minutes after end of round FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships 7SS, G/7 d3 or G/10 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., 3. One ½ point bye any round. ENT: Sam Smith, 73260 490th Ave., (TX) Mineola. EF: $20 by 8/18, $27 at site, non-memb $5 more. $$ (400 Jackson, MN 56143. INFO: Sam Smith – 507-847-4929 or 507-841-2036 See Grand Prix. b/25) 100, U2100, 1900, 1700, 1500, 1300/UR 60 each. 3 byes 1-7. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15-7:45-8:15-8:45-9:10-9:35-10. Rule 14H not used. New Hampshire Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782, captnhal@opt online.net. AUG. 16, Keene Open DROPPING OUT? See Grand Prix. AUG. 25, Viking U1300 Quads in an evening #4 (Monday Evening) Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 3-RR, G/30 d5. Quad Have to miss a round? It is very impor- SEPT. 27, Middlebury Game-in-Thirty (VT) winner gets Trophy. EF: $5 cash at site 7 pm. Games start 7:30 pm. See Vermont. tant that you NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR AUG. 29, Friday Blitz (BLZ) 7-SS. G/5 d0. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $20, before pairings are made, so no one is New Jersey $15 members. Prize Fund: $100 b/8 entries. Prizes: $50-30, U2000 Reg.: Rds.: deprived of a game! If you forfeit without Every Third Sunday of the Month Tournament Union City Chess $20 6:45-7:20 p.m. 1st round 7:30 p.m. Subsequent rounds notice, you may be FINED up to the Club! ASAP. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118. 420 15th St., Union City. 4SS, G/45 d0. $200 b/20. Start time: 10am. AUG. 30, Central Jersey Chess Tournament amount of the entry fee! Reg.: $20. $15 if advance entry. To enter in advance at website: Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 6 sections: 4 rated, 2 http://hudsoncountychess.tripod.com/. unrated. Open, U1200 K-12, 3SS G/40 d5. U900, U600 K-8, 4SS G/25

66 August 2014 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing August 1-14

d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2) 4SS, unrated, no clocks. $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM 1500/unr. $45 ea. EF(cash only): $30. Non-LICC members +$10. Reg.: Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and top school or club team per section, medals prize. Prize Fund: $351 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80-61, U2200 $60, 7:15-7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes to all! $35 pre-reg at njchess.com by 8/28, $45 on-site. Reg.: 1:15- U1800 $50. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15 p.m. 2 1-4. Info: www.lichessclub.com. Skittles rm. Info: 1:45, sections end between 5-7pm. Full details at njchess.com. byes allowed, Must commit prior to round 3. chessmates@chess- , Marshall U2000 Friday Night Rapid! matesnj.com, 732-499-0118. AUG. 15 AUG. 30, Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U1800 $65 U1600 $55. EF: $40, 4-SS, G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: SEPT. 13, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.mar prize. Prize Fund: $351 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80-61, U2200 $60, $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 shallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. U1800 $50. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15 p.m. 2 PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; , Cleveland Open (OH) Info: AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17 byes allowed, Must commit prior to round 3. chessmates@chess- www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. See Grand Prix. matesnj.com, 732-499-0118. SEPT. 14, Sunday Quads , Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open and U1500) , Fair Lawn Saturday Quads AUG. 16 AUG. 30 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: 4-SS, G/55 d5 NOT G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160- ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. 80, U2100 $65, U1700 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one ENT: PM, 3: 45, 6:00. Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; 499-0118. bye, req. at entry Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. SEPT. 14, Westfield Quads club.org, 212-477-3716. A State Championship Event! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: , Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1800) , New Jersey Scholastic K-8 Championship AUG. 17 AUG. 30 $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, 5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John U1900 $55. 2-U1800 ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. 07960. If staying, for chess rate, please make reservations at Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&even or 848-219-1358. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- tID=10891130. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, 477-3716. public transportation to NYC, Phila. walking distance, 30 restaurants, SEPT. 22, Viking U1300 Quads in an evening #6 (Monday Evening) shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 3-RR, G/30 d5. Quad AUG. 19, Marshall Masters! - Third Tuesday - FIDE Rapid Rated Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten in each section. Registration: winner gets Trophy. EF: $5 cash at site 7 pm. Games start 7:30 pm. See Grand Prix. Saturday, August 30, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP. EF: SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 5th Annual Hartford Open (CT) AUG. 21, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated $25 if postmarked by August 23rd. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: allowed if requested with entry fee. April Rating Supplement used. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, Entries: to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. OCT. 5, Westfield Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. email address, phone number, grade level and entry fee. Checks made $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. out to NJSCF. Questions to [email protected]. W. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 46th annual Atlantic Open (DC) Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 See Grand Prix. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 68th Annual New Jersey or 848-219-1358. Open Championship AUG. 22-24, 23-24 OR 24, Marshall August U2300! - FIDE Rated See Grand Prix. OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $820 (VA) GTD: $300-150-100 U2100 $145 U1800 $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: , Sunday Quads AUG. 31 See Grand Prix. Ends 15 min before round start. Max two byes, req. at entry. Schedules: Prizes: 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then EF: Reg.: OCT. 11, 2nd Annual Renaissance Chess Club National Chess Day $50 to first in each section. $20, $15 members. 3:00-3:25 p.m. merge with 3 day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then Rds.: Info: Blitz (BLZ) 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. [email protected], 732- merge in round 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess- 499-0118. 18 games, format(s) TBA per entries, G/3inc2 or G/5d0 (no delay). Renaissance Copy, 57 Main St., Hackensack, NJ 07601. EF: $5. Numerous club.org, 212-477-3716 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! nice noncash prizes. Blitz rated, but highest of regular/quick/blitz , Marshall Saturday G/40 U1600! , Friday G/90 AUG. 23 SEPT. 5, 12, 19, 26 ratings used for pairings/prizes.. Reg. 5:30-6:10 PM, mandatory 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: 4-SS, G/85 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. 1 game player meeting 6:20, 1st rd. 6:30. Please bring equipment. Free warmup Noon-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry per week. Prize Fund: $275 b/12 entries. Prizes: $90-75, U1800 $60, blitz tmt. (unr.) 10/5. Info: [email protected]. (201) 342-2442. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- U1400 $50. EF: $40, $30 members. Reg.: 6:45-7:20 p.m. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. 477-3716. on the dates listed. 2 byes allowed. Must commit prior to round 3. Late- OCT. 11, National Chess Day G/10 (QC) (VA) joins accepted until the start of round 3. Info: chessmates@chessmates See Virginia. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! nj.com, 732-499-0118. OCT. 12, Westfield Fall Scholastic AUG. 24, 56th Binghamton Open 4SS, G/65 d5. Prizes: $300 b/24. Open-$100-$60-$30; Reserve-$50- , 1st Saturday Swiss Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, SEPT. 6 $40-$20 (U1700). EF: Open $25, Reserve $20 (U1700). Cash only on 4-SS. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rds.: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. U1250: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rds.: 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:00 p.m. U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. site. Schedule: Registration 8:45-9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:30- $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM 4:45. Entry: payable to: “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., Prize Fund: Rds.: 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:00 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. prize. $351 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $61, U1900 Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, [email protected]. $60, U1600 $50. Reg.: 10:00-10:25 a.m. Rds.: 10:30 a.m., 1:00, 3:15, Tiebreaks used. EF: $25, $20 members. No mail entries. No discount 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. Info: for advance entry. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchess Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! [email protected], 732-499-0118. club.com, John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: AUG. 25, SEP. 1, 8, 15, 22, Marshall Monday U1600! 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358. ($450/25): EF: , Fair Lawn Saturday Quads 5-SS, G/90 d5. $240-120 U1300 $90. $50, Members $30. SEPT. 6 Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, 5th annual Boardwalk Open Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 See Grand Prix. 477-3716. PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; www. NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. See Grand Prix. AUG. 29, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) See Grand Prix. SEPT. 7, FCA Sunday Quads A State Championship Event! 3RR. G/40 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: $50 per Quad. NOV. 23, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship AUG. 29, New York State Blitz Championship (BLZ) EF: $20. Reg.: 12:00 12:45pm. Rds.: 1:00,2:30,4:00. Info: frank@franks 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ See Grand Prix. chess.com, 201-961-4029. Clear winner of 3 quads in 2014 gains 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from , 136th free entry in next quad! Garden State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! AUG. 29-SEPT. 1, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1 annual NY State Championship Grades K-12: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 3 teams - top 3 from SEPT. 7, Sunday Quads See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal!; Rds.: 10am $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. and ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/15, $55 at site. USCF mem req’d. Reg.: 8- AUG. 30, Marshall Saturday G/45! (Open and U1500) Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- 9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732 259-3881, Halsprech 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, 499-0118. [email protected]. Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send U1800 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. to NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry SEPT. 7, Westfield Quads grade school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: phone number & entry fee, please include email address. Register online 477-3716. $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. at: www.njscf.org until 11/22. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John AUG. 31, Albany Blitz (BLZ) NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Albany Marriott (see NY State Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 (PA) or 848-219-1358. Championship). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: See Grand Prix. $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, SEPT. 8, Viking U1300 Quads in an evening #5 (Monday Evening) no checks. Reg. ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: 1. Blitz Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 3-RR, G/30 d5. Quad rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. winner gets Trophy. EF: $5 cash at site 7 pm. Games start 7:30 pm. New Mexico AUG. 31, Marshall Sunday G/60! (Open and U1700) SEPT. 8, 15, 22, Viking CC Summer Quads #3 (Monday evenings) DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open 4-SS, G/55 d5 NOT G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160- Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 3-RR, G/90 d5. Winner (NV) 80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. free entry or Trophy. EF: $5 cash at site 7pm. Games start 7:30 pm. See Grand Prix. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships bye, req. at entry Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess club.org, 212-477-3716. SEPT. 8, 15, 22, 29, OCT. 6, Nassau Semi-finals (TX) See Grand Prix. 5SS, 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Semi- SEPT.2, Marshall Tuesday Rapid - First Tuesday - FIDE Rapid Rated final: open to over 1399, or 1.5+ pts in Nassau Qualifying. EF: $34 by 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65 U1800 $55. EF: $40, 9/6. $$ (600 b/20, top 2 gtd.) 150-100, U2000, 125-75-50, U1400/UR Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. 100. 2½ pts qualifies for top section of NCC Championship. Novice: New York at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th under 1400/UR not qualified for Semi-final section. EF $21 by 9/6. $$ AUG. 7-10, 8-10 OR 9-10, 44th annual Continental Open (MA) St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. (170 b/10) 100, U1200/UR 70. Both: EF non-memb $11 more, $7 more See Grand Prix. at site. 2 byes 1-5. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, SEPT. 3, 10, 17, 24, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782, [email protected]. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Night Chess! AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28, Long Island CC August Open Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 SEPT. 13, Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open 4SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members 4-SS, G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20): $85-60. Top U-2000, U- $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.

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SEPT. 4, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 6-SS, G/120 d5. Open to USCF 1600+. FIDE rating used pairings & Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: prizes. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. EF: $50, Mbr $30 Rds.: OCT. 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, 12, Marshall Wednesday U2000! NOW $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 4. Marshall FIDE rated! req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. CC, 23 W 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1700 $90. EF: $50, Mbr $30. Rds.: Reg.: 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. , Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 7pm each Wed. 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. SEPT. 25 USCF & FIDE rated! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! club.org, 212-477-3716. SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25, OCT. 2, 9, 5th Long Island CC Sept. Open & $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, Side Events req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. OCT. 18-19, Central New York Open 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- , Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) EF(cash only): SEPT.26 OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, 5th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. $35. Non-LICC members See Grand Prix. +$10. Reg.: 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. See Grand Prix. 2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. Quick-Rated Side Events each SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 5th Annual Hartford Open (CT) NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) week! G/15 d5 thru G/24 d5 (see website). See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. SEPT.5-7,6-7 OR 7, Marshall September Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated SEPT. 27, Marshall Saturday G/45! (Open and U1500) NOV.28-30OR29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, See Grand Prix. U1800 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. , Marshall Saturday G/40 U1800! SEPT. 6 Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry ($300/25): EF: Rds.: 4-SS, G/40 d5. $160-80, U1500 $60 $40, Mbr $20. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- Reg.: North Carolina Noon-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 477-3716. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 46th annual Atlantic Open (DC) 477-3716. SEPT. 27, Middlebury Game-in-Thirty (VT) See Grand Prix. See Vermont. SEPT. 6, 13, 20, 27, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- AUG. 28-SEPT. 1, 2014 U.S. Masters Championship ments! SEPT. 28, Marshall Sunday G/60! (Open and U1700) See Nationals. 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- 4-SS, G/55. d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less U1800 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. AUG. 29-31 OR 30-31, The 2014 North Carolina Open for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry See Grand Prix. request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 477-3716 every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. SEPT. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Hendersonville September Tuesdays Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, G/75 d5. First Presbyterian Church, 699 North Grove St., Hender- SEPT. 10, 17, 24, OCT. 1, 8, Marshall Wednesday U1400! SEPT. 29, OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27, Marshall Monday U1600! sonville, NC. One game each Tuesday at 6:00. EF: $1. Info: Kevin Hyde, 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1100 $90. EF: $50, Members $30 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1300 $90. EF: $50, Members $30. email [email protected], 828-674-6073. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. SEPT. 13, Apples in Hendersonville Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 3SS, G/60 d5. Henderson County Athletics and Activity Center, 708 S. 477-3716. 477-3716. Grove St., Hendersonville, NC. Second Saturday of every month, September Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 2, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated to May. EF: $5, 80% returned. Rds.: 9:30 - 11:45 - 2:00. Info: Wayne SEPT. 10, 17, 24, OCT. 1, 8, Marshall Wednesday U2000! NOW 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: Spon [email protected]. FIDE rated! $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1700 $90. EF: $50, Mbr $30. req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. (VA) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. USCF & FIDE rated! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess- , Marshall October Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated club.org, 212-477-3716. OCT. 3-5, 4-5 OR 5 OCT. 11, National Chess Day in Hendersonville See Grand Prix. 3SS, G/60 d5. Henderson County Athletics and Activity Center, 708 S. , Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated SEPT. 11 , 19th Annual Arkport Open Grove St., Hendersonville, NC 28792. EF: $5, 80% returned. Rds.: 9:30- 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: OCT. 4 See Grand Prix. 11:45-2:00. Info: Ryland Brown, [email protected]. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45, Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. OCT. 4, Marshall Saturday G/40 U1800! A State Championship Event! 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60 EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: OCT. 17-19, North Carolina Senior Open Reg.: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Noon-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 5-SS, G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites Shelton Vineyards, 150 Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- Charlestowne Dr., Dobson, NC 27017, 336-353-9400. HR: $99+13% SEPT. 12-14, 13-14 OR 14, Marshall September U2300! - FIDE Rated 477-3716. tax/night chess rate if booked by Oct. 10, breakfast and voucher for 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $820 , Marshall First Tuesday Rapid! FIDE Rapid Rated two for vineyard tour and wine tasting included. Two sections: Open OCT. 7 Prizes: GTD: $300-150-100 U2100 $145 U1800 $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65 U1800 $55. EF: $40, and U1600. Prize fund doubled over last year due to generosity $$Gtd: Ends 15 min before round start. Max two byes, req. at entry. Schedules: Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. of the host hotel. Open Section: 400-200-100 + trophy; U1600 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th Section, 200-100 + trophy. Trophies will be awarded by tie break if Top NC resident in Open section will be recognized as merge with 3 day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. necessary. the 2014 NC Senior Champion. EF: $55 if received by 10/16, $65 on merge in round 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess- , Washington Chess Congress club.org, 212-477-3716. OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13 site. USCF membership required. Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610 N. (VA) Main St., Suite 215, Blacksburg, VA 24060. SCHEDULE: On-site registration Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. 6:00-7:00 PM Friday, first round 7:30 PM Friday, subsequent rounds SEPT. 12, 19, 26, OCT. 3, 10, Marshall Friday 1pm G/120! - FIDE 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM Sat, 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sun. Byes: Up to two Rated OCT. 9, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated ($530 b/35): EF: irrevocable 1/2-pt byes may be requested at registration. Players 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($300 b/24): $150-75, U2000 $75. EF: $30, Mbr $20. 4-SS, G/25 d5. $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, requesting a 1/2-point bye for the Friday evening round must pre- Rds.: 1pm each Fri. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. register; players who register Saturday morning cannot request a Friday Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 1/2-point bye. All participants must be 50 years old by December 477-3716. 31, 2014. For more info, please visit www.ChessForSeniors.org or email , 2014 Millionaire Chess Open (NV) SEPT. 13, Marshall Saturday G/40 U1600! OCT. 9-13 [email protected]. 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: See Grand Prix. Noon-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry OCT. 10, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Rapid! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2000 $65 U1600 $55. EF: $40, Ohio 477-3716. Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. AUG. 15, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.mar SEPT. 16, Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: See Grand Prix. shallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. , Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated OCT. 11, Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1600) SEPT. 18 Two sections: 1-Open 4-SS G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: 4-SS, G/55 d5. ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, Cleveland Open 2-U1600 EF: $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, U1700 $55. ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. $40, Mbr $20. See Grand Prix. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W AUG. 16, Cincy Tornado: Blitz Is Hurting My Chess 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 477-3716. 4-SS, G/60 d5. Monthly Cincinnati Chess Tournament. First Baptist , Marshall U2000 Friday Night Rapid! Church, 11195 Winton Rd., Cinti., OH 45218. On Corner of Sharon Rd. & SEPT. 19 , National Chess Day Blitz In Albany (BLZ) 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U1800 $65 U1600 $55. EF: $40, OCT. 11 Winton Rd. EF: $25 if paid online or $30 at site. Credit Cards accepted Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. See Grand Prix. at site. Prizes b/35 entries: Open: $200-$100; 1st A,B,C,D/under - at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.mar- OCT. 11, National Chess Day G/10 (QC) (VA) each $100. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rounds: 10am-1:00-3:30-6:00. Register & shallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. See Virginia. Pay: online at www.chessearth.com. Contact: [email protected]. SEPT. 20, Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1500) OCT. 11-12, National Chess Day In Albany AUG. 16, Cleveland Open Blitz (BLZ) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel (see Cleveland Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: U1700 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. , Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1700) Rds.: Reg.: OCT. 12 $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, 12-2:30-4:45-7. 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz U1900 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. 477-3716. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry SEPT. 21, Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1800) Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- AUG. 16, DCC Scholastic Rated & Nonrated Tournament 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, 477-3716. 4SS, G/30 d0. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Registration: U1900 $55. 2-U1800 ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 9:00 to 9:45. Rds.: 10:00, 11:15, 12:30, & 1:45. Entry fee: $20.00 by Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Aug 13th then $30.00. Trophy awards only. Tournament limited to sixty OCT. 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, 12, Marshall Wednesday U1400! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1100 $90. EF: $50, Members $30 participants. More information contact: Kay Stanley 937-477-1267 or 477-3716. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. email dcc [email protected]. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- AUG. 22, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) SEPT. 22, 29, OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27, Marshall FIDE Mondays! 477-3716. 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.:

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7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, Cleveland Classic A State Championship Event! DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. See Grand Prix. AUG. 16-17, The Triple Crown of PA Speed Chess! One Weekend – Three Separate Tournaments: PA State and Scholastic AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 9th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open See Grand Prix. Title: G/5 d0, G/10 d0, and G/25 d5 and over 25 Rated Games Possible! See Grand Prix. Lancaster Host Hotel, 2300 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Lancaster, AUG. 23, PWC Monthly at Mustard Seed NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) PA 17602. All: EF - $25 each tournament (sign up for both Saturday 4SS, G/30 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, See Grand Prix. events and Sunday’s event is free); On-site registration: One hour to 30 OH 44139. EF: $25. USCF rated. Sections: Open, U-1500, K-12 U- minutes before each tournament - $40 each tournament; 3 Sections - 1000, K-3 U-500. Pairings in Open may be accelerated at TD’s discretion. Open, Under 1800, Scholastic; Prizes (b/50; playing in all 3, counts as Registration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: Open, U-1500 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, Oklahoma 2/3 of paid entry), Open: $250 - 150 - 50; U1800: $200 - 100 - 50; Scholastic ASAP. Prizes: $400 Guaranteed. Open: 1st $100, 2nd $50, Scholastic: , 33rd NAO OCF FIDE Open U1400 - $50; Trophies - 1st to 7th, top club, top team, top U-1900 $50, 1st U-1500 $50, 2nd $25, 1st U-1200 $25. K-12 U- AUG. 30-31 girl, top unrated, U1000, U500. Bonus: Win “Triple crown” in Open or See Grand Prix. 1000 1st $50 2nd $25 U750 $25. K-3 Section: Trophies to top 3. U1800 and get $250 bonus, $50 bonus for placing in top 3 of all 3 events; Special Offer: Free healthy box lunch ($10 value) to ALL players! Info: OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) Scholastic “Triple Crown” winner receives special trophy, lesser bonus www.progresswithchess.org. Contact: Mike Joelson 216-321-7000. See Grand Prix. trophy for placing in all 3; State Membership Required, OSA; G/5 d0 - 8/16: - 8 Rds. double swiss (16 games) - 1:00 PM - 1:30 - 2:00 - 2:30 - AUG. 29, 70th Ohio Chess Congress Quick Championship (QC) FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships 5SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: (TX) 3:00 - 3:30 - 4:00 - 4:30. 8/16 - G/10 d0: - 6 Rds. - 7:00 PM - 7:30 - 8:00 8/17 - G/25 d5: 8/9/10/11/12. One bye. EF: $20. Prizes (75%) based on entries. Info: See Grand Prix. - 8:30 - 9:00 - 9:30; - 5 Rds. - 10 AM - 11:15 – 1:00 - [email protected]/. 937-461-6283. 2:15 - 3:30. http://mindseyepress.webs.com/apps/webstore to register. Contact [email protected] with any questions. W. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, 70th Ohio Chess Congress See Grand Prix. Oregon AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 46th annual Atlantic Open (DC) See Grand Prix. SEPT. 5, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4SS, G/24, d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: OCT. 11-12, National Chess Day Portland Chess Club Fall Open - A Heritage Event! 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 $1300 Guaranteed Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. 5SS, 2 Sections: Open and Reserve ( limited to U1800.) TC for both AUG. 23, 38th Pittsburgh Summer Open sections: 40/90, SD 30 d5. SITE: Portland Chess Club, 8205 SW 24th, 4SS, G/70 d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Portland, OR 97219. PRIZES: $1300 Gtd. OPEN $300-200; U2000 $150; 15217. EF: $28 postmarked by 8/20, $38 thereafter, $3 discount to PCC SEPT. 13, Toledo September Swiss RESERVE: $200-150; U1600, U1400, U1200/unr each $100. EF: $40; members. Two Sections: Open and Reserve (U1800). Prizes $$615 Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo $10 discount to PCC members. REG.: Sat. 9-9:45am; ROUNDS: Sat 10- b/25, top prize in Open guaranteed 100%! Open: $120 - 90, U2000 $80. Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington 2-ASAP; Sun. 10-ASAP. OTHER: Limited to first 50 entrants. OCF/WCF/ICA Reserve: $100 - 70, U1600 $60, U1400 $50, U1200/Unr $45. Reg.: 9- Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: required (OSA); 2 half-point byes available for rounds 1-4, request before 9:45AM. One half-point bye available, any round, must be requested by Reg.: Rds.: Prizes: $20 by 9/11, $25 at site. 9-10 a.m., 10, 1, 4, & 7. Rd. 1 ENTRIES: Online reservations at www.pdxchess.org. Mail regis- the start of Round 2. Rds.: 10AM-12:30PM-4:00PM-6:30PM. Info: 412- Ent: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. James trations to Mike Morris, 2344 NE 27th, Portland, OR 97212 INFO: 421-1881, www.pittsburghcc.org. Entries: Pittsburgh Chess Club, Attn: Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. www.pdxchess.org. Mike Holsinger, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Make checks SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup (MI) payable to Pittsburgh Chess Club. W. See Grand Prix. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open (CA-N) AUG. 23, $1000 in Scholarships K-12 LVCA Scholastic OCT. 3-5 OR 4-5, 2nd Annual Wright Brothers Open See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF $30, $40 CASH ONLY after 8/20/13 AT SITE. $$1000 See Grand Prix. in Scholarships to 1st-$400,2nd-$200,3rd-$100,$100 each top 3 Lehigh OCT. 11, National Chess Day Scholastic Swiss Valley players. Trophy’s(11) to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, TopU1400, U1200, Cincinnati Scholastic Chess Series season 8 begins on National Chess Pennsylvania U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 in Random Prizes to every Day at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Rd., Montgomery, OH 45242. player. Rds.:1:10pm then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 1 pm. Site:Holy Trinity Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18102. Ent: “Bruce Davis”, 1208 4SS, 4 sections: K-6 U700, K-12 U1000, K-12 Open, Non-Rated. Time 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, control: G/30 d5. Prizes: Medals to top five in each section at each Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Email: bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub. PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. org. Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. tournament. Series trophies awarded in rated sections based on points 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per scored; best five scores from six tournaments count toward trophies. section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site AUG. 29-SEPT. 1, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 136th For other tournaments in series and additional information: visit only. RDS.: 7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehigh- annual NY State Championship (NY) www.chesscincinnati.com or contact Alan Hodge at 513-600-9915, valleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. See Grand Prix. [email protected]. Every Saturday - LVCA QUADS/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 SEPT. 6, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Our 25th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. OCT. 11, Toledo October Swiss - National Chess Day Event! G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Site: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Rds.: 9:30,12,2:30. Info: [email protected]. Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Open Section EF: $15. Prizes: $50 for 3-0 score, else $45 for 1st. RBO Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 (BLZ) SEPT. 13, MasterMinds CC Quads $20 by 10/9, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: Event Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James more prizes if 12 or more. Ph: 484-866-3045, Bruce. Info: srdiamondd@ 3RR, 40/75,SD/30 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. yahoo.com. 1 9:30AM then asap. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@master mindschess.org. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! North Penn Chess Club OCT. 12, NOV. 9, DEC. 7, Columbus Chess League Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. www.northpennchessclub.org for A Heritage Event! An OCA Grand Prix Event! 4-board teams (1 alternate), 1 Open Section. schedule & info or 215-699-8418. SEPT. 14, 55th Pittsburgh Chess League 6SS, G/75 d5. 2 rounds each 10/12, 11/9 & 12/7 at Donatos OSU MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League 30/90, SD/60 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Campus. EF: $70/team, discount for OCA members. Trophies to top 2 Info at: www.mastermindschess.org. Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Monthly 4-player team event from Sept. to teams, 1st U1600 team & indl boards. Advance entries only, due 9/28. Apr. EF: $50/team by 9/11. Rds.: 2pm. Info: 412-908-0286, martinak_ Full details: neilley.com/chess or [email protected]. No handicap AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, Cleveland Open (OH) [email protected], www.pitt.edu/~schach/. W. Note: You play one access. See Grand Prix. game per month and each month is rated separately.

TOURNAMENT LIFE All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised by S and/or C. ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS BLZ: Blitz rated . dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds. Memb. Membership required; cost follows. RR: Round robin (preceded by number QC: Quick Chess events . +XX: Time increment, xx = number of req’d: Usually refers to state affiliate. of rounds). $$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. seconds added after each move. Open: A section open to all. Often has SD/: Sudden-death time control (time very strong players, but some for rest of game follows). For Based-on prizes, x = number EF: Entry fee. $$b/x: eligible for lower sections can example, 30/90, SD/1 means of entries needed to pay full Where to mail entries. Ent: play for the learning experience. each player must make 30 moves prize fund. At least 50% of FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for pos- in 90 minutes, then complete the the advertised prize fund of sible rating. Quad: 4-player round robin sections; rest of the game in an hour. $501 or more must be similar strength players. awarded. G/: Game in. For instance, G/75 SS: Swiss-System pairings means each side has 75 minutes RBO: Rated Beginner’s Open. (preceded by number of rounds). Bye: Indicates which rounds players for the entire game. who find it inconvenient to play Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times Unr: Unrated. 1 : Grand Prix Points available. may take ⁄2-point byes instead. GPP follow. For example, 11-5, 9-3 W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs. 1 means games begin 11 a.m. & 5 For example, Bye 1-3 means ⁄2- HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70- : Tournaments that will use a p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & WEB point byes are available in 75 means $60 single, $65 twin, player’s online rating. Rounds 1 through 3. $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. 3 p.m. on the second day. CC: Chess club. JGP: Junior Grand Prix. Reg: Registration at site.

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OCT. 11, MasterMinds National Chess Day players and for players who reside more than 50 miles from Middlebury. Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. $$G: Prize funds = 100% of paid EFs. Reg.: 9:05-9:50 a.m., Rds.: 10:30- Quads: 3RR, 40/75 SD/30 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 12:30-2:40-4:40-6:50. Half-point bye okay for any one round. Ent: Parker West Virginia 9AM. Rd. 1 9:30AM then asap. Scholastic: 4SS, K-12 Open, K-8 U1200, Montgomery, PO Box 831, Middlebury, VT 05753-0831; greenmonty@ AUG. 17, 22nd Annual Parkersburg Homecoming Chess Tourna- K-6 U800 G/40 d5, EF: $5 rec’d by Thurs. before, $15 on site. Reg. ends earthlink.net, cell phone 802-349-7739. ment 9:30am. Rd. 1 10AM then asap: Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 4SS, G/60 d5. Parkersburg Municipal Building, 2nd & Market Streets, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org NOV. 1-2, 2014 Vermont Open See Grand Prix. Parkersburg, WV 26101. 2 Sections: Open EF: $15 postmarked by or [email protected]. 8/11, $20 at site, Trophy to First, $$ Based on Entries. One 1/2-pt Bye OCT. 18-19, Central New York Open (NY) available in Rds. 1-3 (request required prior to Rd. 1). Non-Rated EF: See Grand Prix. Virginia $10, Trophies to 1st & 2nd. ALL: Reg. ends 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-12:45-3- 5:15. Ent/Info: Patrick Kelly, 104 Iroquois Dr., Marietta, OH 45750, (740) OCT. 24-25 NOT OCT. 10-11, 2014 U.S. Blind Chess Championship Arlington Chess Club 374-0538, [email protected]. W. - NOTE DATE CHANGE The oldest chess club in the Washington, DC area, visit any Friday See Nationals. evening to play “ladder” games (30/90, SD/60 d5). We also offer tour- A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, 5th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) naments, lessons, DC Chess League, GM lectures/simuls, & other events. Location: Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., A State Championship Event! See Grand Prix. , 76th WV State Championship Arlington, VA 22203. Directions, contact info: www.arlingtonchessclub.com. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) 6SS, 35/90 d5, SD/60. WVSSPA Building, 1610 Washington Street East, See Grand Prix. Capital Area Chess Charleston, WV 25311. Registration: 9-10:30 am. Rds.: 11-5, 9-3, 9-3. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays for Small group lessons, Scholas- Byes: Maximum two per player. Half point bye requests must be made NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress tic & Open Tournaments/Events, Lectures & Simuls or just Casual play. prior to start of tournament. Entry Fee: $40 by 8/20, $50 at site (Make See Grand Prix. Visit our website at www.capitalareachess.com for event schedules or checks payable to Charleston Chess Club.) Prizes: $800 b/25: $200- NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) contact by email at [email protected]. Location: Capital Area 100-50, U1900 $100-50, U1600 $100-50, U1300 $100-50. Trophy to top See Grand Prix. Chess, Inc., 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. WVCA member and resident. Contact: John Everett Roush jroush@ wvsspa.org, 1-304-550-4103. Annual WVCA business meeting Saturday AUG. 16, Tracy Callis Memorial at 9am. Wheelchair accessible. WVCA membership required, other South Carolina See Grand Prix. states accepted for out-of-state players. , 46th annual Atlantic Open (DC) SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 22nd annual Southern Open (FL) AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24 OCT. 11, WV National Chess Day See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. St. Francis of Assisi, 1023 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177. Sections: Open (G/60 d5); Unrated Elementary, Unrated MS/HS & U700 (G/30 , 75th S.C. Championships AUG. 29, Friday Night Blitz at the Virginia Closed (BLZ) OCT. 3-5 OR 4-5 d5), 700+ (G/45 d5). EF: Open $25, Unrated scholastic $5, scholastic See Grand Prix. This is an OPEN EVENT, not restricted to VA residents. Same tournament location as the VA Closed (see TLA). 4 or 5-DblSS, depending on number U700/700+$10. Prizes: Open (based on16 players) Overall 1st $100, of players, G/5 d0. EF: $25 if received by Aug 26, $35 thereafter and at 2nd $75, 3rd $50; U1600 1st $50, 2nd $25. Scholastic Unrated: top two Tennessee door. Two sections, Open and Amateur (U1800). $$400 b/30 paid in each section will receive 1yr USCF membership Plus medals. entries. Reg.: Fri Aug 29, 3-6:00 pm. Rd. 1 6:30 PM. Ent: Mail entry and Scholastic rated: Top 3 trophies. Contact: Craig Timmons 304-415- AUG. 30-31, 2014 Tennessee Open Championship payment to Mike Hoffpauir, ATTN: VA State Blitz, 405 Hounds Chase, 2119 or [email protected]. See Grand Prix. Yorktown, VA 23693. Checks to “VCF”. 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Sections to be determined by participation. Registration on- (U18) and Woman with 1pt added to Open Section score. Reg.: Fri Aug Kittsley Upset prize (1 overall). Reserve (1799 & below): $30 by 8-28, site 8:45-9:05. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:15PM, Third 29, 3-6:00 pm and Sat Aug 30, 8:00 am-12-noon. Walk-ins arriving after $35 after 8-28. $10 off to Juniors. $$b/20, 1st $120+Trophy, 2nd Round 2:30PM. Additional information: Tom Crane at either 817-296- 12-noon risk not being paired for Rd 1. Rds.: Sat 1 & 7; Sun 11 & 5; Mon $90+Trophy, Trophies to class C, D, & U1200. Novice (1199 & below): 4287, [email protected] or www.tarrantcountychessclub.org/. 9:30 & 3:30. Two 1/2 pt byes, must declare 30 min before Rd. 2. EF: $15 by 8-28, $20 after 8-28. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, U1000, U900, U800, Reg.: Entries to: AUG. 23, San Antonio Blitz Championship (BLZ) $65 if payment mailed by Aug 26, $80 thereafter and on site. Re-entry U700 & Unr. Aug 30th from 10:30-11:30am. ( make See Grand Prix. allowed for Rd.2 only at $30 with 1/2 pt bye. Ent.: Mail payment to Mike payable to WCA) Ben Corcoran, 2711 N. University Dr. #64, Waukesha, Hoffpauir, ATTN: VA Closed, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693. WI 53188. Q&A: Ask for Jim 262-544-6266 or [email protected]. AUG. 23-24, 2014 DCC Fide Open VIII See Grand Prix. Checks to “VCF”. Info: [email protected], 757-846-4805, or www.va Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! chess.org. W. SEPT. 13-14, Greg Knutson Memorial AUG. 29-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, 80th Annual Southwest , Maryland Action Championship (MD) 5SS, G/120 d5. Red Gym, 716 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706. EF: $16 Open AUG. 31 $$GTD: See Maryland. if received by 9/11. $20 at site. Cab drivers may subtract $5. See Grand Prix. 1st $140, 2nd $120, A $90. B $80, C $70, D $60, U1200 $50, Unr $40. NOV. 21-26, 2014 UTDallas Fall FIDE Open OCT.8-13,10-13,11-13OR12-13, Washington Chess Congress Rds.: 10:45, 3, 7:30: 10:15, 3. Reg.: 10-10:30. 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oday’s young players would be PHOTO: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXY amazed at how primitive opening theory was in the pre-Internet era. T Casual tournament players often relied on a single book covering all openings. Even masters could react poorly in an unfamiliar variation.“My Best Move” was played just two years ago; the game started quietly and I would never guess that this would be a prelude to one of the longest combinations I’ve ever played: In 1990, before the current World Cham- pion was born, I moved to Houston to help build the International Space Station (ISS). I also began to play chess more reg- ularly. Within months my rating was up 150 points to over 2200. I saw a steady string of opening surprises, among them the idiosyncratic Noteboom. In this variation of the Queen’s Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, Black omits … Nf6 White is better but the and after White’s Nc3 and Nf3 plays 4. ... dxc4 intending to hold the pawn a bit “ with ... b7-b5. Many move orders reach a- and b-pawns sure are pretty. the tabiya at move 12. Typical is 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 e6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 Bb4 ” 6. e3 b5 7. Bd2 a5 8. axb5 Bxc3 9. Bxc3 cxb5 10. b3 Bb7 11. bxc4 b4 12. Bb2: best move, in a game again featuring the 22. ... Nxc5!! Noteboom. The idea is 23. dxc5 Rxd2! 24. Qxd2 Qf3. After 25. Kf1 Qg2+ 26. Ke2 Bf3+? 27. Ke3 Ng4+ 28. Kf4 the centralized king Queen’s Gambit Declined, is amazingly safe. Maybe 25. ... Ng4 Semi-Slav (D31) instead? White is a rook ahead and has Adrian Keatinge-Clay (2245) counter-sacrifice ideas like 26. Bxf7+, 26. Chris Land (2219) c6 or 26. Rxa5 Rxa5?? 27. Qd8+. The best Houston Open, 07.26.2009 I could work out was 25. Bxf7+ Kh8! (25. ... Kxf7 26. Kf1 Ng4?? 27 Qd7+) 26. Kf1 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 e6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. e3 Ng4 27. Bxg7+ Kxg7 28. Qg5+ Kh8! (Not b5 6. a4 Bb4 7. Bd2 a5 8. axb5 Bxc3 9. Bxc3 28. ... Kxf7?? when 29. Re7+ and mates). cxb5 10. b3 Bb7 11. bxc4 b4 12. Bb2 Nf6 13. Maybe 28. Qd4+ was better? Very murky. Bd3 O-O 14. O-O Nbd7 15. c5 Qc7 16. Re1 e5 Finally I realized I had a Qg2+/... Qf3+ White is better but the a- and b-pawns 17. Bc2 Rfd8 18. Nd2 exd4 19. exd4 Qf4 20. perpetual in hand and could calculate the sure are pretty. g3 Qg5 21. Bb3 Qf5 22. Qe2 likely winning … Ng4 on my opponent’s For my Noteboom initiation in late 1991, time. An auspicious decision. 40 minutes a 2300 player played ... Nf6 early and the later the game continued: dream of connected pawns was lost. Weeks 23. Bc4 Re8 24. Qf1 Nfe4 25. Nxe4 Nxe4 26. later I tried it myself. An expert chose 6. Bd3 Qf3!? e4?! which in the main line loses a pawn to 12. ... Bxe4. I’d seen 27. Qe2 but he was down to Around 1994 career and family began minutes, leading to: to take precedence. The first piece of ISS 27. Re3? Nd2! 28. Rxf3 Nxf3+! 29. Kg2 Nd2+ launched in 1998 and it's going strong to 30. f3? Nxf1 31. Bxf1 Re3 32. Kf2 Rxf3+ 33. this day. I had chess successes in 1999, Ke2 Re8+, White resigned. including second place in the Texas Cham- pionship, but did not return in a big way until 2006. I even gained the FM title in Whose Best Move would you like to see? Write to 2007. It was after this that I played my Here I spent 15 minutes on: us at [email protected].

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Columbus Day weekend, Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA 7rounds,October 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 or 12-13, 2014 PREMIER SECTION (1900/up): 6-day, 4-day or 3-day schedule UNDER 2100 SECTION: 6-day, 4-day, 3-day or 2-day schedule UNDER 1700 SECTION: 6-day, 4-day, 3-day or 2-day schedule UNDER 1300 SECTION: 4-day, 3-day or 2-day schedule

All schedules merge and compete for same prizes. 6-day schedule has only one 2-round day! $40,000 PROJECTED PRIZES, $20,000 MINIMUM

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Special USCF dues: see chesstour.com or Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, Tournament Life. USCF membership required. minutes from the attractions of o ur nation’s capital! Chess rates $97-97-107-117, 703- 6-day schedule: Late reg. ends Wed 6 pm, 418-1234, reserve by 9/24 or rate may rds Wed 7 pm, Thu 7, Fri 7, Sat 6, Sun 6, Mon increase. Free shuttle from National Airport 10 & 3:30. 40/110, SD/30, d10. and Crystal City Metro. Special valet parking 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 pm, $6/day. Prizes $40,000 based on 280 paid rds. Fri7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun12 &6, Mon10 entries; 50% each prize minimum guarantee. & 3:30. 40/110, SD/30, d10. Premier (1900/up): $5000-2500-1200- 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, 800-500, clear/tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top rds Sat12, 3 &6, Sun12 &6, Mon 10 &3:30. U2300/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE rated, 150 GPP Rds 1-2 G/60, d10, then merges with other (enhanced). schedules. Under 2100: $4000-2000-1000-500-400, 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9, rds top Under 1900/Unr $2000-1000. Unrated Sun 10, 12, 2, 4 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Rds 1-4 limit $1500. G/30, d10, then merges with others. Unde r 1700: $3000-1500-800-500-400, Half-point byes available all rounds, limit top Under 1500 (no Unr) $1600-800. Unrated 3 (2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd 3. limit $1000. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none Under 1300: $2000-1000-500-300-200, supplied. Oct official USCF ratings used. top Under 1100 (no Unr) $800-400. Unrated Unofficial web ratings usually used if limit $500. otherwise unrated.

Entry fee : $185 online by 10/7, $190 Entry: chessaction.com or Continental phoned to 406-896-2038 (no questions), 6-day Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 $191, 4-day $189, 3-day $188, 2-day $187 if charge for refunds. Entries posted at check mailed by 9/29, $200 at site until 1 hour chessaction.com (online entries posted before game or online until 2 hours before instantly). game. GMs free; $150 deducted from prize. Side events: National Chess Day Game/10 Unrated in U1300 Section: all $100 less Saturday night. Blitz Championship Sunday than above. night with $600 guaranteed prizes.