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Contributors April on uschess.org

FM Mike Klein (“Looks at Books,” p. 12) is, to his students, a chess teacher; to top professionals, he is a chess journalist; and to old All Roads Lead to Philly friends, he is a semi-retired Find coverage, including chess player. He likes the international appeal of the a U.S. Chess Scoop video game and appreciates all from the Philadelphia Open, the chess players that have held from April 4 to 8th shunned the money, fame and in downtown Philly. free drinks of the poker table. Dr. Dowd on Organ Pipes The projected prize fund is $80,000 and the Jamaal Abdul-Alim In this Chess Life, we celebrate nine-round Open section (“First Moves,” p. 8) is a 45 years of Benko’s Bafflers. features opportunities. journalist and chess teacher CLO in Washington, D.C. expands on this with an article on one of GM Pal Benko’s favorite problem themes—Loyd’s organ pipes. GM Ian Rogers Benko’s very first column in (“Wijk aan Zee 2012,” p. 18) is a frequent contributor of 1967 featured the great Loyd. international event reports A variety of problems, to Chess Life. including Benko’s own world-beater, will be shown using this famous Brad Rosen interference strategy that (“Profile,” p. 26) is a Chicago- Loyd developed. based attorney and freelance writer. He also serves in communications/public relations area for the Chicago Spring Scholastic Blaze of the U.S. Chess League, and is the father Trophy Hunting of FM Eric Rosen. The season of national scholastics kicks off with Keith Ammann the National High School (“Cover Story,” p. 32) is a Championships in Minneapolis former journalist and middle April 13-15 school teacher and a certified from and continues district chess coach and local to San Diego for the National tournament director. He is Junior High Championships president of the recently formed from April 27-29. Look for not-for-profit Chicago Chess All-Girls in Chicago results, photos & stories Center Inc. Stay posted on the the on uschess.org. 9th Annual All-Girls Dr. Steven Dowd Nationals, presented by the (“Compositions,” p. 36) is Kasparov Chess Foundation a retired academic from and the Renaissance Knights Birmingham, Alabama, holds the national master title, and Chess Foundation. is a well-known problemist The event, held from world-wide, having captured April 20-22, takes place five first places in international in downtown Chicago. tourneys. He is the author of a monthly column at Chesscafe.com, has contributed to both Chess Life and Chess Life Online, and often researches and writes on Follow and on Facebook®! chess history as well. Chess Life Chess Life Online Get regular updates as part of your newsfeed, post comments, and easily communicate directly with the editorial staff.

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April Chess Life

Columns

12 LOOKS AT BOOKS The Chess Kids Are All Right By FM Mike Klein 14 CHESS TO ENJOY CAROLINE KAYE PHOTO: Just Let it Go By GM Andy Soltis 16 SOLITAIRE CHESS The Great Fred Reinfeld By Bruce Pandolfini 44 BACK TO BASICS Don’t Retreat—Reload! By GM Lev Alburt 46 ENDGAME LAB Pawn Plus By GM Pal Benko

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3 PREVIEW 6 COUNTERPLAY 8 FIRST MOVES 10 USCF AFFAIRS 50 TOURNAMENT LIFE 70 CLASSIFIEDS 71 SOLUTIONS 18 WIJK AAN ZEE 2012 Through the Eyes of the Victims By GM Ian Rogers GM Levon Aronian convincingly won the first super-tournament of 2012, the 74th Tata Steel tournament in the Dutch seaside village of Wijk aan Zee.

26 PROFILE The Awonder Years By Brad Rosen On The Cover Eight-year-old Awonder Liang, a third-grader at Van Hise Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, is arguably the brightest star to emerge For tournament chess players, on the American chess horizon in decades, and perhaps ever. the chess clock is almost as iconic as the pieces themselves. And while digital clocks have 32 COVER STORY become the clock of choice for Winding Down most players, there is just By Keith Ammann something comforting about This year’s rule changes may begin the last chapter in the history of a good, old-fashioned, analog the analog clock. clock and the excitement of seeing the little red flag rise (and fall). Our cover story by 36 COMPOSITIONS Keith Ammann begins on page 45 Years of Being Baffled by Benko 32 and looks at the numbered By Steven B. Dowd days of the analog clock. In the April 1967 issue of Chess Life, a column appeared by GM Pal Benko Cover photo by Caroline Kaye that has had a profound effect on the chess composition community.

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Counterplay

Chess mates Ben Bentrup floridaCHESS, 2011 I enjoyed reading “The Mating Game” by Faces Across the Board Nelly Rosario (February 2012). Only a woman could write about how romantic -+-+-+-+ is soon introducing a and sexual a game of chess could be. +-+-trl+Q Chess Life She alludes to the fact that men like to -vl-+-+R+ new column, “Faces Across the play chess because of the aggressive Board,” that will highlight class- nature of their gender, and only hints at +-zp-+p+- level players who have reached a the female’s role. But once the movement of the queen (the only female piece in the -trP+k+p+ notable chess milestone or accom- game) was extended, it became obvious +R+-zP-+- plishment. Did you win your class that it was the female and not the male section for the first time? Did you that was in control of “the mating game.” -+-+p+-+ defeat a titled player? Have you After all, doesn’t the (male) king nor- +-+-+nmK- mally hide in his well-protected corner White mates in 11 started a chess initiative in your bedroom until all females are off the hometown? These are just some of board—and only then comes out to strut Solution the reasons why you could be around? While it is the queen that makes 1. Qh1+ Ke5 2. Qh8+ Ke4 3. Qa8+ Ke5 4. selected to appear in this column. moves trying to penetrate his position, cli- Qa1+ Ke4 5. Qb1+ Ke5 6. Qb2+ Ke4 7. maxing with a mate. Only in a helpmate Qc2+ Ke5 8. Qc3+ Ke4 9. Qd3+ Ke5 10. problem is the king trying to be mated; it's Qd6+ Ke4 11. Qf4 mate. You must be a current class-level the queen that is constantly checking on player or have been a class-level the king and at the proper time consum- And the queen hits the four corners, mates the action as the king is laid down. then maneuvers with checks to b1-b2-c2- player at the time of your achieve- An example of this is the attached prob- c3-d3-d6-f4 and mate. Also, note the king ment (rating of 1999 or below). lem composed by Ben Bentrup and can’t escape to f3 during the checks along published in the Autumn 2011 issue of floridaCHESS the b1-h7 diagonal because Qxf5xg4 . White mates in 11 moves. would give mate instead. If you wish to be considered or to Though it is not difficult, It shows the Harvey Lerman suggest someone to us, please send actions of the queen as she moves around via e-mail a brief supporting statement to trying to penetrate and mate the central- ized king, who is hiding “in the caves and Send your letters to [email protected]. [email protected]. Include your e- among the rocks of the mountains.” She If Chess Life publishes your letter, you mail address, phone number, and a first darts around and then sneakily slides will be sent a copy of Test, Evaluate and high-resolution photo (head-and- up the mountain one step at a time as the Improve Your Chess (see ad below). Let- king keeps trying to avoid her amongst the ters are subject to editing for content and shoulders or profile picture required). rocks. She finally successfully penetrates length. If we find your story intriguing you and mates. will be contacted by Al Lawrence who will be writing this column for us. Lawrence is currently president of the Chess Journalists of America, is a frequent Chess Life contributor, and is a former executive director of the USCF.

Corrections

February, 2012 issue, “World Youth,” Yury Lapshun should have been listed as being with Chess in the Schools, not Yury Shulman.

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First Moves

Point-Based Prize Structures Rewarding players for games won

By JAMAAL ABDUL-ALIM

ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND—When players competed in the the Under 1400 section of the tournament. 1 Chesapeake Open here earlier this year, they didn’t have to Five points would have secured a $500 prize, and 4 ⁄2 would worry about splitting up the prize money or figuring out how have secured a $250 prize. By the fourth round, Pape was guar- much the top prize would be. anteed to leave the tournament with at least $125. That’s because the tournament featured a point-based prize “I felt a little more relaxed in the last game,” Pape said. “I knew structure that rewards players based on how many games I was going to get some amount. they win, irrespective of how many other people won the same “It’s nice to know it’s not going to be up to tiebreaks or that amount of games. you won’t get kicked out of first place,” Pape said. Under such a payout scheme, perfect scores—and thus the “I prefer this system because it rewards the higher scorer as top prizes—are highly elusive but not impossible. opposed to the someone that draws his last game to secure vic- Tournament Director Mike Regan—who has used the point- tory,” said Elan Rodan, a computer systems engineer from 1 based prize system at the Chesapeake in recent years—says Fairfax, Virginia, who scored 4 ⁄2 in the Under 2000 section— the approach balances the risks between the organizer and netting a prize of $600 and frustrating Bruce A. Till, from the players. achieving a perfect score of five points—and a prize of $1,200— “What I like best about it is that it is a compromise between in the final round. a prize fund that is guaranteed and one that is based on Till, a Gaithersburg, Maryland-based chess instructor, said entries,” Regan said. “With a traditional guaranteed prize fund, he favored the point-based prize system as well. if the turnout is low the organizer loses money, and if it is high “This way it rewards what you score,” said Till, who won $300 1 the organizer makes money. for scoring four points. A score of 4 ⁄2 would have netted $600. “For the players, a low turnout is good since they will divide “The other good thing is as soon as you’re done you get your the prize fund among a smaller group and have less ties,” Regan money and you’re out,” Till said. “You score what you score and continued. “A large turnout is bad for the players because they you get what you get. It doesn’t matter what anyone else does.” need to get a higher score to win a prize and thus have a higher Not everyone is a fan. chance of ending up tying for a prize and getting less money.” Larry Saxby, a self-described “chess junkie” from Philadel- However, with point-based prizes, attendance doesn’t phia who played in the Under 2000 section, said he prefers prizes affect the prize. based on place. “Instead, their payout is based only on the one thing they con- “It’s too tough to get first place,” he said in reference to the trol, how many points they score,” Regan said. top prize. “You gotta have 5 and 0. I don’t like that. It’s much The approach carries pros and cons. more difficult than the normal way.” “The downside for the organizer is the payout is less pre- Others, such as Sathish Nath, a Rockville, Maryland-based dictable,” Regan said. “The upside is that the average amount of chess instructor, says the score-based system promotes “fight- prizes you will pay goes up and down with the number of entries.” ing chess.” “My preference is playing good chess, which this Among the players, the point-based prize structure drew promotes,” Nath said. both praise and criticism. Regan observed that under the regular prize system, players “I like it,” said Travis Pape, a Census Bureau worker from can agree to a draw in the final round and still take first place.

Alexandria, Virginia, who won $125 for scoring four points in “You don’t see that happening in this,” Regan said. . PHOTO: MIKEL LARREATEGI

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I am happy to report that USCF is continuing to have a family or as students, and decide to stay and become perma- healthy recovery as we enter 2012 significantly ahead of budget. nent residents and later citizens. When our newest members We are encouraged that we will beat budget projections for a mod- first arrive they are eagerly sought out to be the “foreigner” in est profit this year. The upside in our financial condition can be FIDE norm events and of course everyone is excited to play with attributed to increased memberships, better than expected them. Today, I would like to welcome Viktorija Ni, late of Latvia, tournament revenues, and continued savings on expenses. Paid who has qualified for an invitation for this year’s U.S. Women’s memberships outpace the last three years and the trend for Feb- Championship and Zonal. ruary is positive for continued increases in revenues. We are fortunate to have outstanding sponsors who are For context, in a year-over-year comparison, in January devoted to the growth and promotion of chess and enriching the 2011 we reported a to-date loss of just over $32K as com- communities they live in by their stewardship on behalf of pared to a profit at the end of January 2012. With regard to our chess. Rex Sinquefield and the Saint Louis Chess Club are again outstanding legal expenses, I am pleased to report that we are hosting the U.S. Championships which is a USCF premiere event making great progress in paying down these extraordinary and a Zonal in 2012. Saint Louis is also hosting the U.S. amounts. Gross legal cost for the unfortunate legal matter Women’s Championship and the U.S. Junior Championship. exceeded $800K. USCF’s current situation is that we have 2012 is an Olympiad year, and so we are grateful for the excep- paid off all attorneys except one, with whom we have a payment tional support from Saint Louis as we prepare the teams for this schedule which ends with a final payment in September 2012. important competition. USCF also took loans from the life membership assets (LMA) The Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) provides a grant and account and our line of credit (LOC). We hope to pay down the performance bonuses for the Olympiad team. KCF also runs the LOC by the end of 2012. The LMA will take longer. While the All-Girls National which will be held in April in Chicago. Trophies USCF is working diligently to close the books on the legal Plus sponsored the Grand Prix in 2011. Trophies Plus also pro- tribulations of the past, it is important to note that there was vided jackets and plaques for the All America Team and provides a terrible opportunity cost to the USCF, and the chess commu- funding for scholarship prizes in the U.S. Junior Girls Open. nity we support, with the expenditure of monies for other than And now from sponsors to service, wherein I humbly segue the promotion and development of chess. to a report of my activities. As president, I am personally Looking ahead, we have an exciting year of national events devoted to the promotion of chess. My public activities since the scheduled and our players are enjoying excellent results in last meeting included visiting the Fresno Chess Club in mid- national and international competitions. In the November 2011 December where, for the third year in a row, I gave a talk and World Youth, we had two medalists, Awonder Liang who earned answered questions from members about the USCF, FIDE and the gold medal in the Open Under 8 section, and Ruifeng Li who all things chess. Thanks to Bob Rasmussen for continuing to won the silver medal in the Open Under 10 section. Eric Rosen organize this event and thanks to the Fresno Chess Club mem- earned his first international master norm in the Open Under bers for a very entertaining evening. I look forward to visiting 18 section, and Sarah Chiang finished fourth in the Girls Fresno Chess Club again in 2012. Under 14 section. Congratulations to all. In early January, I participated in the opening ceremony for It is of note that internationally our standings on the FIDE the Northern California International held in Fremont, Califor- “top lists” include GM at #6 and GM Gata nia at the Nor Cal House of Chess located in Northwestern Kamsky at #14, with GM Alex Onischuk and GM Yasser Polytechnic University (NPU), along with CalChess President Tom Seirawan making the top 100 ... Robert Hess isn’t far behind. Langland, NPU President George Hsieh and Milpitas Mayor The U.S. has the potential to not only field the strongest team Jose Esteves. We all spoke briefly during the opening festivities, in the history of American chess, but to actively compete for first and spoke privately later. The event coalesced with the passion place at the 2012 Olympiad in Istanbul. and dedication of Ted Castro and Arun Sharma who co-organ- For the ladies, IM Anna Zatonskih stands at #15 and comes ized the event and created a successful vision for top-level off of an excellent finish in Gibraltar and IM Irina Krush ranks chess in the Bay Area. GM won the tournament. at #28. Ray Robson claims #11 on the FIDE top 20 juniors list, During Valentine’s weekend, I participated in a panel discus- but unfortunately we have no player on the FIDE top 20 girls sion at the Hip Hop Chess Federation fifth anniversary event list. In the December USCF rating list we had twenty girls where we discussed life strategies and the fusion of chess, under 21 rated 2000 or more, led by Alisa Melekhina rated 2321. music and martial arts. Hip Hop’s anniversary celebration was The “girls under 21” is a group we need to put more focus on well covered by local media and was quite an impressive and in the future including consideration of a “Girls Under 21” fun event. Adisa Bonjoko’s Hip Hop Chess Federation was Closed Championship and possible sponsorships for interna- recently headlined in Chess Life, and I am looking forward to tional opportunities for these talented young female players. more innovative promotions from Adisa. It is significant for the U.S. chess community to celebrate the May Caissa inspire all chessplayers in 2012. richness that immigrants have brought to our country. Espe- cially in chess, we welcome visitors from other lands, many of Ruth Haring, president, USCF whom come to visit for a tournament, or come to America with Chico, California, February, 2012

Call for ADMs Advance Delegate Motions (ADMs) for the delegates’ meeting at this year’s U.S. Open are due before June 1, 2012. They can be sent to Cheryle Bruce, c/o USCF, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or e-mailed to [email protected].

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Looks at Books

The Chess Kids Are All Right Revisiting the kids from Fond du Lac,Wisconsin

By FM MIKE KLEIN

f you take away some vestiges of the early nineties, Chess Kids could have been filmed today. Notable anachronisms Iinclude Jerger clocks, “Chess Makes You Smart” buttons and Romanian protest flags with bowdlerized centers (in her brief cameo, IA Carol Jarecki looks exactly the same). Now available on DVD with a 30-minute follow-up piece, Director Lynn Ham- rick shows us several chess constants. Parents still struggle to balance motivation and pushiness. Girls are still mysteriously underrepresented in scholastic tournaments. Pre-teen chil- dren with missing teeth still make really adorable interview subjects, even if they are precociously rattling off 20 moves of Max Lange attack theory. Chess fans with long memories will recognize many of the top juniors featured in the documentary, which is set at the 1990 World Youth Chess Festival for peace in Fond du Lac, Wiscon- sin. Most of them have left the chess arena completely, including Nawrose Nur, Erez Klein (no relation), Victoria Fossum and David and Andrea Peterson. Morgan Pehme and Josh Waitzkin essentially have also, though their exploits were chronicled a few years later in the film version of Searching for Bobby Fis- cher, and the former also penned his father’s obituary in these pages a few months ago. In all, only Judit Polgar is making a career from the game. Like Fred Waitzkin’s memoir-cum-Hollywood movie, Chess Kids is not about the game as much as about tangential sub- jects of parenting, competition and gender. Rarely does the viewer even see an unobstructed position, and when we do, the board is ancillary to the larger point. When Nur sits patiently licking ice cream during an adjourned endgame (another sign of bygone chess days), noted authors GM Pal Benko and IM Niko- lay Minev lob variations back and forth. English player Joseph Conlon, when he can sit still long enough to be interviewed, gives several signature quips. When Hamrick begins a sentence with the intention of Conlon finishing it, the young boy chastises her in classic British brogue: “Is that supposed to be a question?” The high-intellect comes crashing down a few scenes later Chess Kids by Lynn Hamrick Productions, the original award-winning film directed by Lynn Hamrick now on DVD plus a 30 minute special edition follow-up of the original players, 2011, 19.95, www.chesskidsmovie.com. Also available at uscfsales.com (catalog number DVD0005MV).

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when Conlon, after spotting the camera focused on him, looks up from his game and involuntarily smiles in the way that chil- dren are trained. He furtively raises his hand to wave before realizing that protocol has been broken. The now fragile Con- lon pretends to just be reaching to play with his lips. Two decades removed, Conlon still fidgets during interviews, though he is less of an obstructionist with Hamrick. “When you look back and see yourself as a nine-year-old just being ingenious the way nine-year-olds are, it is embarrassing,” he said. “But I can see it is me; it’s the same person.” Hamrick’s biggest coup was interviewing the now-mother Polgar, who she could not get access to during the original movie. Polgar joyfully remembers being admired by the younger Peter Leko at the tournament. The history of the three Polgar sisters’ education is well known, which gives more context when Judit explains that Fond du Lac was the first time she stayed with other children during a tournament. Her next comment is nearly verbatim to Waitzkin’s fearful lament in his biopic. “My purpose was to win. But it was not a nice feeling to go there and have to win,” Polgar said. Waitzkin is still telegenic, even if his hair is a tad shorter than during his youth. Like Searching for Bobby Fischer, he has ruminated much on talent, expectations, and loss, eventually finding solace in meditation. “When I got into Push Hands, which is the martial embodiment of Tai Chi, all of my chess principals just simply crossed over. I started having these amazing break- throughs in chess that immediately launched my martial arts into another level, and back and forth.” Pehme, Waitzkin’s childhood friend, has gone on to become a professor of journalism, film and television, and also helped produce Hamrick’s follow-up. His recall of a three-day battle against the junior champion of Mexico was unsurprisingly lit- erary: “It was like fighting the Iliad. It ended ultimately in a stalemate in true Grecian terms.” Hamrick’s epilogue also serves to caution the would-be chess professional. Gabriel Schwartzman became at 17 the youngest current in the world. Now retired from chess, he mused about being financially set for life if his dad had nurtured an athletic talent instead of cerebral one. “That part of it stinks a little bit,” he said, with a mix of joking and regret. The notable and perhaps telling absence in the follow-up is the Peterson family, whom Hamrick could not locate. In the orig- inal documentary, father Richard is first seen like any other helpless parent. “Every game that they play is like waiting to give birth,” he said. “You’re a nervous wreck.” Tiny Andrea, play- ing in the 8-and-under section, smacks her gum and offers her reasons for playing chess. “It’s nice. You can’t break your legs or anything like that, like you could do in running or jumping.” But after the tournament is over, she sits atop her father’s lap and says she would have rather been playing with her friends. “She went through these last six weeks for me, there’s no question about that,” Richard says, conflicted by his daughter’s comments versus his desire to pursue her talent. David and Andrea Peterson would both play chess for a few more years. According to their Member Services Area pages, Andrea essentially stopped competing four years later. David made master and competed nearly every weekend, sometimes playing in all three national scholastic championships. After entering 22 tournaments between February and May, 1995, win- ning the K-9 section of the 1995 National Junior High Championship with a perfect score along the way and also playing in the 16th Annual Lina Grumette Memorial Day Clas- sic from May 27-29, 1995, he abruptly quit chess forever. Schwartzman is now an officer at a software company. Fos- sum works on computerized language translation and Nur is in the process of becoming a dietician. Conlon became a quan- tum physicist. His boyhood quote proved prescient. “90 percent of my dreams I don’t know about.” .

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Chess to Enjoy Just Let it Go

By GM Andy Soltis A good memory is an asset in chess. But sometimes forgetting is vital, too.

After began the 2008 the fatigue of playing 85 moves took their a light-square bishop can’t go to a dark World Championship match with two toll. But consider this example: square. (After Velimirovic apologized and losses, he was asked at a press conference took back his move, the game continued.) how he managed to deal with defeats. Mutual forgetfulness These instances are extreme, of course. “Generally I am good at forgetting,” he said GM Michael Adams But we all have to deal with gaps in our GM Semion Dvoirys and laughed. memory. There are times when masters Biel 1993 Forgetting is a part of chess—for good help their memory by bending the rules. or ill. Sometimes, as Topalov recognized, forgetting is good. But at other times ... -+-+-+-+ Jotting it down GM Eduard Gufeld South by southwest +-+-+-+p GM Lev Psakhis IM Anatoly Donchenko -+-+kzp-+ USSR Cup 1982 FM Vladimir Fedoseyev Russian Senior Championship 2001 zp-+p+-zpP r+-wqrvlk+ P+-zPp+P+ -+-+-+-+ +l+n+p+- +P+-+-+K p+-zp-snpzp +-+-+-+- -+n+NzP-+ P+-+RmK-+ +pzpPzp-+- +-+-+-+- -+-+P+-+ +-+-+p+- After 39. ... Ke6 -+-wQ-+-+ +-zP-vLNsNP In his first interzonal tournament, 21- PzPL+-zPP+ +-+-+-+- year-old Michael Adams became desperate -+-+-+k+ with 40. f4??. After the obvious 40. ... exf3 tR-+QtR-mK- e.p. followed by 41. N-moves Nxd4 he After 17. Be3 tr-+-+q+- could have safely resigned. White to play But Black replied 40. ... gxf4?? instead. Black’s knight had moved four times After 41. Nxf4+ White eventually created when play continued 17. ... Nb6!? 18. b3 White should win after 86. a7. Instead a passed a-pawn and went on to win in Nh7!?. White felt he should punish the he played the astonishing 86. Qg4+???. 60 moves. With this fortuitous extra point exotic maneuvers. But he felt he had to But Black didn’t take the queen. He Adams qualified for a Candidates match remind himself: “In order not to forget replied 86. ... Kf2???. White won after 87. and became an international star. (O, my untrustworthy memory!) I began Qxf5+ and a trade of queens. Why the double-blunder at move 40? to mark every move of a black knight on What happened was a bizarre attack of Both players said after the game they the scoresheet with a circle,” he wrote in mutual forgetfulness. Both players sim- simply forgot about the en passant rule. the Latvian magazine Shakhmaty. ply forgot which direction their pawns Even worse was an incident that GM His opponent became upset because he were going. Dragoljub Velimirovic recalled at a sym- thought White was circling every move he They mentally turned the board around posium during last year’s Mikhail Tal considered a mistake. In fact, Black could by 180 degrees. White didn’t push his Memorial tournament. Velimirovic made have protested that the circles were ille- pawn to a7 because he thought it was a move against Tal in a team match more gal. FIDE’s Laws of Chess, 12.3, states: actually on h3, not a6. And when he than 20 years ago and got up to take a “During play the players are forbidden to played 86. Qg4+ he thought it was really stroll around the playing hall. He was make use of any notes ...” 86. Qb5+. pleased with himself when Tal studied Forgetting and remembering play curi- Black didn’t take the queen because he the board for 15 minutes. “I surprised ous roles when we calculate. In a way, thought his pawn was coming up the Tal!,” Velimirovic thought to himself. when you look into the near future you board, not down. He thought he had to “But it was my surprise when I returned are using your ability to forget about the allow White to play 87. Qxf5+—and wrote to the board of our game and saw that my position on the board. it down as “87. Qxc4+.” last move was bishop from d3 to g5!” he For example, suppose you’re trying to Okay, you can say that old age and recalled. Both players somehow forgot that calculate three moves ahead, starting

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Problem I Problem II Problem III 2011 World Junior IM Kannappan Priyadharshan GM Ray Robson GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan GM Ray Robson Aditya Udeshi FM Gabriel Botta

America’s GM Ray Robson came -+-tR-+-+ r+-+rmk-vl r+-tr-+k+ close but victory in the 2011 World zp-+-+pmkp +p+n+p+p +p+-+pvlp Junior went to another 16-year-old, -+-+l+p+ pwq-zp-+psN -sn-zp-+p+ GM Dariusz Swiercz of Poland. Rob- wq-+-vl-+- +-+-+-+- zpN+-+-+- son’s 9-4 score was good for a tie for fourth place in the 125-player field -tr-+-+-+ -wQ-zPP+-+ Pwq-zPnvL-+ that assembled in Chennai, India. +P+-wQ-+- +l+-vL-zP- +P+-+-+- The 50th edition of the now-annual P+P+L+PzP -+-+-+LzP -+-+NzPPzP tournament for the best players +K+R+-+- +-+-tRRmK- tR-+Q+RmK- under 20 years of age provides our six quiz problems this month. In Black to play White to play White to play each of the positions you are asked Problem IV Problem V Problem VI to find the fastest winning line of IM Jan Krejci IM Milos Roganovic FM Vladislav Kovalev play. This will usually mean the FM Vladislav Kovalev GM Maxim Matlakov GM Tamir Nabaty forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor -wq-tr-trk+ -+-mk-+rtr -+-tr-+-mk piece. Solutions on page 71. +-+-tRp+p zpQ+n+p+- zpp+-+-+- -+-+-+p+ -+-+pvl-+ -+n+-+Q+ +-+-+-+- wq-+-+p+p +-+N+-vlL -+-+-+-+ -+-zP-vL-zP -+-+P+-zp +Pvl-vL-+l zP-zp-+-zP- +-+-+-+R P+QsN-zP-+ -+P+-zP-+ PzPPwq-tr-+ +-+-tR-mK- +R+R+-mK- +K+-+-tR- Black to play White to play White to play

with a move of your bishop from e2 to h5. White had moved his rook from h1 to when he begins to concentrate on board To be able to see the future accurately you d1 eight moves before. But he left it men- three. When he gets back to board two, he have to clear your mind of the mental tally on h1. To meet the (non-existent) has to retrieve the forgotten memory. 36. Be4?? picture that had the bishop still standing threat of 36. ... Bxh1 he played But he needs empty storage space for Bxe4+ 37. Qxe4 37. ... on e2. Otherwise you can fall victim to and resigned after that. When George Koltanowski was train- Rxd1+! what GM/psychologist Nikolai Krogius . ing for his record-breaking 34-board called the “retained image.” You see vari- GM solved a mem- blindfold exhibition in 1937 he tried to ations in which the bishop can go to, ory lapse during the 2006 Melody Amber clear his mind of all chess positions. He say, a6 because your memory erroneously in a simple way. In the blindfold games, the didn’t want an old one stuck somewhere tells you it’s still on e2. players would sit at computer monitors in his memory where it would interfere Faulty calculation was the bane of the that showed a diagram with an empty with new ones during the exhibition. He annual Melody Amber tournaments, in board. During Grischuk’s game against wouldn’t even look at an empty chess- which half of the games were played blind- Vassily Ivanchuk, he became confused board in the days before the simul—and folded. Here’s one: about where his opponent’s pieces were. he became annoyed when his wife bought “Vasya’s knight constantly jumped here checkered white-and-black linoleum for 64 The blindfolded leading the and there,” Grischuk recalled to mag- their dining room. blindfolded azine. Koltanowski was later invited to the literally GM He found a digital solution, : “I Menninger Institute so their psycholo- GM Boris Gelfand placed one finger on the square on the gists could study his mind, according to Melody Amber 2011 monitor where his bishop was and a sec- Reuben Fine. The psychologists weren’t ond one performed the role of his knight.” interested in his memory but in his abil- Grischuk used his other hand to repre- ity to forget, Fine said. “It is forgetting -+-tr-+-mk sent where his own pieces were and which is the key to success in blindfold, +-+-+-zpp managed to avoid hanging material. He as in seeing chess,” he wrote in The gave touch-move a new meaning. World’s a Chessboard. . -+p+-zp-+ The general public thinks that when a +p+l+P+- master plays more than one blindfold Advance Delegate Motions (ADMs) for the game simultaneously he is relying on a delegates’ meeting at this year’s U.S. Open -+-+-wQ-zP great memory and what the Germans call aufmerksamkeitsverteilung in Vancouver, Washington are due before wqP+L+-zP- —the ability June 1, 2012. They can be sent to Cheryle to pay attention to several things at once. Bruce, c/o USCF, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, P+-+-+-+ But that’s not quite it. The blindfold TN 38557 or e-mailed to simul giver isn’t thinking of all the positions cbruce@uschess. +K+R+-+- . Look for more information about the U.S. at once. He is using his ability to tem- org After 35. ... Qa3 porarily forget the position on board two Open in the May Chess Life.

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Solitaire Chess The Great Fred Reinfeld

By Bruce Pandolfini The 26th inductee into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame gives a lesson to an inaugural inductee.

The best chess writer of all time may only after trying to guess it. If you guess threatening the e3-bishop and the e5- have been Fred Reinfeld (1910-64). With correctly, give yourself the par score. pawn. Accept 1 bonus point if you saw it. more than 100 titles to his name, he was Sometimes points are also rewarded for In this way Reshevsky clears d7 for his certainly one of the most prolific authors second-best moves, and there may be queen knight to come out.** in any discipline, though he did not write bonus points—or deductions—for other 16. h3 Par Score 5 solely about chess. His books range from moves and variations. Note that ** means coin collecting to political theory, and that the note to Black’s move is over and This advance prevents Nf6-g4 and once frankly he could have written about any- White’s move is in the next line.** again renews the threat to play e4-e5. thing with style and panache. Even 11. e4 Par Score 5 16. … Nbd7 though Reinfeld wrote mainly for instruc- tion and entertainment, he was, contrary White expands in the center. The queen knight comes out and takes ** to popular beliefs, one of America’s 11. … Bg7 control of e5. strongest players in the 1930s and ’40s. 17. Rae1 Par Score 5 Witness the following demolition of the 12. f4 Par Score 5 great Sammy Reshevsky (Black) at the This supports action along the e-file. Western Open of 1932. Not knowing who White is already threatening 13. e5 (1 The intention is move the bishop off e3. played which side, it would be easy to bonus point), and if 13. ... dxe5, then 14. 17. … Re8 think that Reinfeld was Reshevsky and fxe5 Nfd7 15. e6, when 15. ... fxe6? 16. Reshevsky was the misconceived Reinfeld. dxe6 Bxg2 17. exd7+ wins a piece. With this development, Black pays But you be the judge. The game began: 12. … Nfd7 more attention to the e5-square, in an act of overprotection.** This prevents e4-e5. But for how long 18. Bf2 Par Score 5 Queen’s Indian Defense (E16) Fred Reinfeld and how does the queen knight come ** 18. … Ng8 Sammy Reshevsky into play? 13. a4 Par Score 5 Minneapolis, USA 1932 Now there are four black units directly ** 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Reinfeld aims to discourage ... b6-b5. observing e5. c5 6. d5 exd5 7. Nh4 g6 8. Nc3 h6 9. 0-0 a6 13. … 0-0 19. e5! Par Score 6 10. cxd5 d6 14. Be3 Par Score 5 Reinfeld was intending 19. g4; 20. Bg3; rsn-wqkvl-tr and 21. e5. Black’s last move has made White continues his development. this problematical, so the only way to +l+-+p+- 14. … Kh7 play e5 is as a sacrifice. pzp-zp-snpzp 19. … dxe5 Reshevsky temporizes, adding protec- +-zpP+-+- tion to his h6-pawn.** 20. f5! Par Score 6 15. Qc2 Par Score 5 -+-+-+-sN Here is an early example of the +-sN-+-zP- This clears the back rank for the queen Sealer/Sweeper Twist (thank you, Hans PzP-+PzPLzP rook to come into play. At the same time Kmoch). The advance of the e-pawn forces the queen lines up with the black king on dxe5, sealing off the e5-square from tR-vLQ+RmK- the diagonal, so e4-e5 is in the air. Note Black’s pieces, also closing the e-file and the long diagonal. Meanwhile, the f-pawn Your starting position also that 15. ... f5 (undermining the cen- sweeps past, landing on f5 to begin an ter) drops a pawn to 16. exf5 gxf5 17. Nxf5 attack on the king. Currently g6 is under Now make sure you have the above (1 bonus point). fire (21. fxg6 fxg6 22. Nxg6—please accept position set up on your chessboard. As 15. … Nf6 1 bonus point for seeing it) and the f-file you play through the remaining moves in may open at any moment. this game, use a piece of paper to cover This development is playable at the the article, exposing White’s next move moment, since 16. e5 is met by 16. ... Ng4, 20. … Nf8

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Problem I Problem II Problem III ABCs of Chess Pin Fork Discovery -+-+-+-+ -+-+-+k+ -+-+-+-+ These problems are all related to +-+-+kvl- +-+-+pvl- +-+-+-mk- key positions in this month’s game. -+-+-+-+ -+-+psnp+ -+-+-+p+ In each case, Black is to move. The answers can be found in Solutions +-+-+p+n +-+-zP-+- +-+-vl-snp on page 71. -+-+-zP-zp -+-+-+-+ -+-+-zp-zP April Exercise: +-+-+-+P +-sN-vL-+- +-+-+-+- This is for those who -+-+-+-mK -+-+-+-zP -+-+-+LmK want to inspirit their chess with methods from our golden past. Find +-+-+R+- +-+-+-mK- +-+-+-sN- a copy of your favorite chess book. Also arm yourself with a ream of Problem IV Problem V Problem VI paper and a supply of writing imple- Mating net Mating net Mating net ments that would make an Irish monk of the tenth century envious. -wq-+-+-+ -+-+-+k+ -+-+-trk+ Proceed to copy out by hand the entire work you’ve chosen for repro- +-+-+-+- +-+-+q+- +-+-+-zp- duction. Imagine how much you -+-+-+-+ -+-+-+-+ -+-+N+-+ accomplish by this drudgery in the +-+-sn-+k +-+-+-+- +-wq-+-+- realm of the rote, with what someone -+-+-+-+ -+-+-+-+ -+-+-+-+ else actually wrote. Absurd, you say? Unfortunately, the way most of us +-+-+-+P +-+-+-+- +-+-+-+P study chess, the toil, efficacy, and -+-+Q+LmK -tr-+-+LsN -+-+-tr-+ illogic aren’t very different. +-+-+-+- +-+Q+-mK- wQ-+-tR-mK-

25. Ref1 Par Score 4 The try 20. ... g5 fails to 21. f6+ Kh8 22. for 28. Bxf5 gxf5 29. Nxf5, forking queen fxg7+ (1 bonus point). If 21. ... e4, then 22. and bishop. (2 White strengthens his f-file control. He Nxe4 gxh4 23. Ng5+ Kh8 24. Qh7 mate can simply answer 25. ... Nf5 with 26. 28. … gxf5 bonus points). Also rejected was 20. ... gxf5 (1 bonus Nxf5 Kxf7? (better 26. ... gxf5) 27. Nxd6+ 21. Nxf5 threatening 22. Nd6+ (1 bonus point) 29. Qxf5 Par Score 5 point) ** . There’s also 26. Rxb7 . Nxe3 27. Qf2; with either (a) 27. ... Nxf1 21. fxg6+ Par Score 5 (3 bonus White threatens mate in two by 30. 28. Qf7+ and 29. Qxg7 mate (1 bonus point) points); or (b) 27. ... Nf5 28. Bxf5 gxf5 29. Qf7+ . The f-file must be opened. Rxg7+ Kxg7 30. Nxf5+ and 31. Nxd6 (3 29. … Kh8 21. … fxg6 bonus points). 25. … Nxd5 30. Rf7 Par Score 5 22. Be4 Par Score 5 26. Rxb7 Par Score 5 Reinfeld threatens 31. Rxf8+ and 32. Threatening to take on g6, exposing Qh7 mate (1 bonus point). Also strong (1 bonus point) the king . The lines are similar to those of the (full credit) was 30. Qf7 Ne6 31. Qg6; and 4 points part 22. … Qd6 previous note. Accept only if 31. ... Nf8, then 32. Rxf8+, with mate credit for 26. Bxd5 Bxd5 27. Rxg7+ Kxg7 next move. After the text, Reshevsky tried ** (full credit) Black strengthens the defense of g6. 28. Rd1. Also good is 26. Qb3 to play 30. ... Ng6, which loses material 23. Be3 Par Score 5 26. ... Nxe3 27. Rxf8+ Kh7 28. Qg8 mate (1 bonus point) to 31. Qxg6, but his flag fell before the . move was completed. So ... The bishop returns to e3, clearing the 26. … Nxe3 30. … Black lost. . f-file. Black now has to take the threat to capture on f8 into account (1 bonus point). This forks queen and rook, but ...** 23. … Ne7 27. Qf2 Par Score 4 Total your score to deter- mine your approximate Black finds more protection for g6. He There’s no time for 27. ... Nxf1 because rating below: also eyes ... Ne7xd5. Accept 1 bonus point of 28. Qf7+ Kh7(h8) 29. Qxg7 mate. ** 1 bonus point if you so noticed. Accept if you saw this at Total Score Approx. Rating 24. Rf7 Par Score 5 move 26. 95+ 2400+ 27. … Nf5 81-94 2200-2399 White pins knight and bishop, while (1 bonus 66-80 2000-2199 preparing to triple on the file Black tries to clog the f-file, but White 51-65 1800-1999 point). has too much power accumulated against ** 36-50 1600-1799 24. … Kg8 f5. 21-35 1400-1599 28. Nxf5 Par Score 5 06-20 1200-1399 Black unpins the bishop and attacks 0-05 under 1200 the rook.** White plays for mate. Accept full credit

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“Before the Tata tournament I was thinking—‘This might not be my tournament.’ I felt I had problems in certain areas, and I would work on them in February [after the tournament]. So I just did my best and [you know the rest]. But I still have

those problems and I will still work on them!” —LEVON ARONIAN

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Through the Eyes of the Victims GM Levon Aronian convincingly won the first super-tournament of 2012, the 74th Tata Steel tournament in the Dutch seaside village of Wijk aan Zee. By GM IAN ROGERS

HIKARU NAKAMURA WAS THE DEFEND- low grandmasters, did the Armenian win 51. Ne6 h6 52. Rf8+ Ng8 53. f4 Qb2 54. Kh3! ING CHAMPION after his breakthrough one of the world’s strongest tournaments The king is not needed any more— win in Wijk aan Zee 2011 but after 13 so easily? A few responses are under the Black’s king is in a mating net, with the grueling rounds had concluded, it was photos and scattered through the text. noose about to be drawn tight. Aronian, 29, who had the 10,000 Euro Nakamura was a victim of Aronian’s first prize and was celebrating with his indomitable will to win; a forced queen 54. ... Qa1 55. Bh5 Kh7 56. Rf7+ Kh8 57. Bg6 girlfriend Arianne Caoili and members of sacrifice by Aronian leading to an endgame Nf6 58. Rf8+ Ng8 59. Bf7, Black resigned. the Armenian-Dutch community in the which seemed destined for a draw. However giant tent in the center of the village green, little by little Aronian made progress until enjoying a traditional Dutch pea soup din- the diagrammed position was reached (see —“Lev was clearly the ner with the other players and hundreds directly below). best player. I don't think he was playing of local villagers. at a new level—he always was a very Aronian’s first outright victory in Wijk strong player. He, Carlsen, Kramnik and Tightening the noose aan Zee, held January 13-29, was com- Anand are all at a similar level. Here he GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM) prehensive, a point clear of a field which was by far the best prepared player; his contained the majority of the world’s best GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2759, USA) preparation against me [was awesome] ...” players, Nakamura and Gata Kamsky Wijk aan Zee 2012 among them. It had been 15 years since two U.S. -+-+-+-mk Symmetrical English (A34) players had been invited to the Dutch GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM) super-tournament and, though they +-+-+R+p GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2736, ITA) could not repeat the historic shared vic- -+-+Lsn-+ Wijk aan Zee 2012 tory scored in 1980 by Walter Browne and Yasser Seirawan, both performed +-+-wq-+- well. One could argue that there were -+-+-sN-+ 1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 Nc6 3. Nc3 e5 actually three top American perform- Playing for the Botvinnik set-up (... g6, ances in Wijk aan Zee A, since Italian +-+-+PzPK ... Bg7, ... Nge7) which served Grischuk so representative Fabiano Caruana was born -+-+-+-zP well in the Candidates matches in 2011. in Miami and learned his chess in Brook- lyn. +-+-+-+- 4. e3 Nf6 5. d4 cxd4 6. exd4 e4 7. Ne5 Bb4 8. Following his victory, Aronian did the After 48. ... Qe5 Be2 Qa5 9. 0-0! rounds of interviews with newspapers and television; everyone wanted some Only one White piece is not contribut- A gambit first played by the German words from the player who had scored, as ing to the attack, so Aronian played ... GM Rainer Buhmann. he said “the best result of my life.” 49. Kh4! Qd4 9. ... Nxe5 10. dxe5 Qxe5 11. Bd2! Bc5 12. World number one Nb5 0-0 13. b4 Be7 was, as always, also a media favorite but Aronian’s point is that 49. ... Qb2 allows few sought out the views of the also- 50. Kg5! Ng8 51. Bf5! and Black is helpless. Caruana improves on 13. ... Bd4 14. Nxd4 Qxd4 15. Bf4! which left Buhmann rans—the players whose losses made 50. Bg4! Qe5 Aronian’s victory possible. with a great endgame in a 2011 game. So why, in the opinion of Aronian’s fel- Now 50. ... Kg8 allows 51. Rf8+!. 14. f4! Qe6

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“Levon played the best here, the most aggressive chess and he deserved to win. However it is just one tournament. If he keep doing this then he will be a very formidable opponent. Lev has been known as a very solid player, winning a game here and there, but here he played much more sharply and was rewarded.” —Hikaru Nakamura

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“Levon was very well prepared. Many times he would come out of the opening with a good position and much more time. And when you are on the other side, looking at a position at the end of his analysis, with less time and a bad position, I can tell you it sucks!” —Gata Kamsky

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As recommended by all computer pro- Rxf8+ Kxf8 22. Qb3 g6 23. Rb1 Bxa8 24. Gruenfeld Defense, grams; 14. ... exf3 e.p. 15. Bxf3 is ugly for Qb8+ Kg7 25. Qxa7 Russian System (D99) Black. GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM) ... and Aronian had a dominating posi- GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2732, USA) 15. Be3! Bxb4 tion, though he almost let Caruana escape Wijk aan Zee 2012 before winning in 47 moves. The black queen does not have a safe Notably, this was the young Italian’s 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. square, e.g. 15. ... Qc6 16. Nxa7 Qa6 17. only loss of the tournament and his Qb3 Nb6 6. d4 Bg7 7. e4 0-0 Nb5 Bxb4 18. a3! (18. Nc7 Qa3!) 18. ... career-best result could have been even Ba5 19. c5 and Black is tied up in knots. Now Aronian has achieved his aim, better had his technique not let him down 16. Nc7 Qc6 17. Nxa8 b6 transposing to the Russian system of the in a winning endgame against van Wely. Grunfeld (1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. 17. ... d6 was slightly stronger, but Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3 dxc4 6. Qxc4 0-0 7. e4 Aronian was ready for this too. In all like- In the quote on page 21, Kamsky was Nfd7 8. Be3 Nb6 9. Qb3) without allow- lihood the position is already close to thinking of the following game: ing Black various seventh move options winning for White, as Aronian knew before such as 7. ... a6, 7. ... Na6, etc. the game. (see game top of next column) Later in the event, Navara showed that Aronian’s move order can also have a down- 18. Rb1! Bc5 19. Bxc5 bxc5 20. Rb8 Bb7 21. side. He delayed castling, playing 7. ... Bg4

Naka/Kamsky/Carlsen Kh6 28. Qf4+ g5 29. Qf6+ Qg6 30. Qf1!! Conjuring a mating attack GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2732, USA) The point behind Nakamura’s sacri- Nakamura GM Veselin Topalov (FIDE 2770, BUL) fice, though 30. Qe7 would have been Wijk aan Zee 2012 After his victory in Wijk aan Zee 2011, equally effective. Now the dual threats GM Hikaru Nakamura suffered a period of 31. Rf6 and 31. Qh3+ force Black to of relatively modest form but his fortunes tie himself in knots. -+-+-vl-+ started to improve towards the end of the 30. ... Qh5 31. Rxb7! year—in the months after he had split with +-+R+pmk- super-coach GM Garry Kasparov. Naka- With a new set of threats—32. Qxa6+ -+-+psN-zp mura’s solid result in Tata 2012 indicates and 32. Qf6+—and this time there is no +-zp-zP-+P that the 24-year-old is adding consis- way out. tency to his flair, though Nakamura himelf -+P+-zP-tr 31. ... c4 32. Qf6+ Qg6 33. Qxd8 Qb1+ 34. was ambivalent: “It's hard to know how to Kf2, Black resigned. feel. Plus two [two wins more than losess— +P+-+-+- IR] is not a bad result. I started badly, Kamsky -+K+-+-+ played well in the middle, played badly At 37, GM Gata Kamsky was the again in rounds 8, 9, 10 and then played +-+-+-+- third oldest player in the field and his OK again at the finish.” After 57. ... Rh4 2/6 start, including heavy losses to Nakamura’s best game came in the GM Levon Aronian and GM , fifth round against Czech GM David 60. Rd2 made it look as if the modern game Navara. might have passed him by. However The simplest, though walking away the New Yorker, who challenged for the from the checks was also strong, meet- Nakamura’s best world title 16 long years ago, fought ing a later ... exf5 with e5-e6 followed GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2759, USA) back impressively and a last round vic- by Rxf7 and Nf6+. GM David Navara (FIDE 2712, CZE) tory over the player he upset in the 60. ... Rxd2+ 61. Kxd2 exf5 Wijk aan Zee 2012 2011 Candidates Matches, GM Veselin Topalov, pushed him above halfway in 61. ... Be7 is well met by 62. f6! and if -+-tr-tr-+ the tournament table. “I don't judge 62. ... Kf8 63. fxe7+! Kxe8 64. Kc3 Kxe7 zpp+-+pmk- my performance by my result but by 65. b4 leads to a winning pawn ending. whether I am happy with my game,” 62. Nf6+ Kg7 63. Ke3 Be7 64. Nd7 Bg5+ n+-+-sNp+ explained Kamsky. “And if I look at my 65. Kf3 Bd2 +-zp-wq-+p game here I can say, yes, I am satisfied. In my first Wijk aan Zee I scored minus Desperation, but 65. ... Be7 66. Kf4 -+Q+-+-+ four, my second time 50% and so you is also hopeless. zPP+-zP-zP- can say it is getting better.” 66. Nxc5 f6 67. e6 Kf8 68. Nd3 Ke7 69. Nf4 Kd6 (see diagram top of next column) -+-zP-tR-zP Has White run out of moves? Not at all! +-+-+RmK- At first sight Topalov seems to be 70. c5+! Kc6 71. Nd5!, Black resigned. recovering his lost pawn, but Kamsky After 24. ... h5 finds a mating attack from nowhere ... Carlsen 58. Ne8+! Kg8 59. f5! Rh2+ White is clearly positionally domi- 20-year-old GM Magnus Carlsen has nant but the finish was spectacular 59. ... exf5 60. e6! fxe6 allows 61. won just about every top tournament in 25. Nxh5+!! Qxh5 26. Rxf7+ Rxf7 27. Rxf7+ Nf6+ Kh8 62. Rh7 checkmate. recent years and opened up a large gap

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immediately, and had no problems. Aronian’s poisonous new move, in a Queen’s Gambit Declined (D37) GM Anish Giri (FIDE 2714, NED) 8. Be3 Bg4 9. Rd1 e6 10. Be2 Nc6 11. Ng1 position where 15. Ne4 Qb4 is considered GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM) Bxe2 12. Ngxe2 Qe7 13. 0-0 Rfd8 14. e5 h6 fine for Black. After long thought Kamsky Wijk aan Zee 2012 15. a3!? responded with ... 15. ... Na5 16. Qc2 c5 17. dxc5 Nbc4 18. Bc1 r+-tr-+k+ Nxe5 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Be7 zppzp-wqpvl- ... but after ... “Adopting the Queen's Gambit with Black has been a way of improving my 19. b4 Nac6 20. Ne4 a6 21. h3 -snn+p+pzp defensive skills,” explained Aronian. +-+-zP-+- White was slightly better and Aronian 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bf4 0-0 6. e3 Nbd7 7. Be2 dxc4 -+-zP-+-+ went on to win in 58 moves (aided by a 8. 0-0 number of Kamsky time trouble errors). zPQsN-vL-+- Aronian has plenty of experience with -zP-+NzPPzP Anish Giri, the 17-year-old local hero this position from the white side, since who started Tata 2012 well before falling Black’s 6. ... Nbd7 system has recently +-+R+RmK- to the basement by losing five consecutive been adopted by GMs , After 15. a3 games, had a similar experience. and Boris Gelfand.

at the top of the world rankings, so was Faced with the apparently crushing expected to be the star of Tata 2012. -+r+rvlk+ threat of 26. Qh5, Topalov decides to However the Norwegian, after a strong +lwq-+pzp- exchange into an endgame which he start which included a victory over Aron- knows should be tenable. ian, fell back with a round nine loss to p+-+-sn-zp The barely human 25. ... Bd3!! turns GM Sergey Karjakin. Carlsen then +p+-zpN+- out to be winning, meeting 26. Qh5 began taking crazy risks to keep pace with 26. ... Ne2+ and 27. ... Nf4. Both with Aronian, most of which ended with -+-+P+-+ players probably thought that 26. Re1 Carlsen barely hanging on to a draw, +LsN-+-vLP would be an adequate answer, but but the following game kept the spec- unfortunately for White after 26. ... tators on the edge of their seats. Psn-+QzPP+ Ne2+! 27. Rxe2 allows 27. ... Qc1+! +-+R+RmK- and 28. ... Qxh6, winning for Black. Sicilian Defense, After 20. ... Nxb2 26. Nxf7 gxf6 27. f4 Bg6 28. Qh4+ Kg7?! Moscow Variation (B51) 28. ... Kg8 was safer, since after 29. GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2835, NOR) 21. ... Nxd1 22. Bxf6 Nxc3 23. Qg4 Bxe4!? GM Veselin Topalov (FIDE 2770, BUL) Nh6+ Bxh6 30. Qxh6 Bd3! White can Wijk aan Zee 2012 An immediate reply by Topalov, make a perpetual check but no more. though with a little more thought he 29. fxe5! Ne4 30. Rxf6! Bc5+ 31. Kh2 Nxf6 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+ Nd7 4. c3 Ngf6 might have realized that 23. ... Re6 24. 32. Qxf6+ Kh7 33. Ng5+ Kh6 34. Ne6! 5. Qe2 a6 6. Ba4 Qc7 7. 0-0 e5!? Bxg7 (intending 24. ... Rg6 25. Qxg6!) Rxe6 35. Qxe6 Re8 fails to 24. ... Kh7!! 25. Bxf8 Rg6!. So 7. ... c4 is the more common choice. Carlsen would have had to try 24. Black should hold this endgame, but in the run-up to the drops 8. d4 b5 9. Bc2 cxd4 10. cxd4 Be7 11. Nc3 Nxh6+ Kh7 25. Nxf7 Qxf7 26. Bxe6 the a-pawn. 0-0 12. Bg5 h6 13. Bh4 Bb7 14. Rad1!? Qxf6 27. Bxc8 when John Nunn in the Rac8 15. Bb3 Rfe8 16. dxe5 dxe5 17. Bg3 press room thought that White might 36. Qf6 Be7? 37. Qxa6 b4 38. Qc4 Bf8 39. Bf8 18. h3 Nb6 19. Nh4 Nc4 20. Nf5?!! survive. g4 Kh7 40. e6 Bd6+ 41. Kg2 Be7 42. Qc7 Kg8 43. Kg3 Kf8 44. Qf4+ Kg7 45. Qd4+ 24. Nxh6+ Kh7 25. Bxf7 Played quickly by Carlsen but he Kg8 46. h4 Rd8 47. Qc4 Bd3? had forgotten about ... Missing his last draw chance. After 20. ... Nxb2! -+r+rvl-+ +-wq-+Lzpk 47. ... Rd3+! 48. Kf4 Bd6+ 49. Kg5 “After he took on b2 there were many Kg7! Black can force a perpetual check. possibilities—21. Nxh6+ followed by p+-+-vL-sN 48. Qc6 Bb1 49. h5! Bxa2?! 50. Qe4! Kh8 Bh4, or 21. Nd5 Bxd5 22. Rxd5!? but +p+-zp-+- 51. h6! Bf6 52. e7 Re8 53. Qf4! Bg7 54. nothing seems to work,” expained hxg7+ Kxg7 55. g5! Kg8 56. Qf6, Black Carlsen. -+-+l+Q+ resigned. (see diagram top of next column) +-sn-+-+P An unbelievable game—a triumph of 21. Bh4! P+-+-zPP+ mind over matter. Second place in such +-+-+RmK- an elite field could be disappointing A Tal-like attack commences; one only for a Kasparov or a Carlsen, but After 25. Bxf7 where the opponent knows the attack the world number one was happy to must be unsound but struggles to calcu- acknowledge that Tata 2012 had late their way through the complications. 25. ... Qxf7? deservedly been Aronian’s tournament.

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Wijk-ie Quickies (SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 71)

GM Boris Gelfand (FIDE 2739, ISR) GM (FIDE 2773, AZE) GM Boris Gelfand (FIDE 2739, ISR) GM Vassily Ivanchuk (FIDE 2766, UKR) GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2759, USA) GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2769, RUS) GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2732, USA) GM Anish Giri (FIDE 2714, NED) -+-tr-+k+ -+-+-+-+ -+-+r+k+ -+k+-+-+ zp-+-+-+p tr-+-+p+- +-+-+p+- +r+-+-+R -zpR+-+-+ -+-+-+p+ -+-+r+p+ p+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+- +P+-+-+p +-wq-+-+- +-+-zPpzp- -+-+r+-+ P+-mkp+-zP -+-+-+-wQ -+-mK-+-+ vLP+-vl-zP- +-tRlsN-zP- +-+-+-mKP +-+-+P+- P+-+-zp-zP -+-+-zP-mK -+-tR-+P+ -+-+-+-zP +R+-+K+- +-+-+-+- +-+R+-+- +-+-+-+- White to play White to play Black to play White to play

GM Vugar Gashimov (FIDE 2761, AZE) GM Teimour Radjabov (FIDE 2773, AZE) GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM) GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2769, RUS) GM David Navara (FIDE 2712, CZE) GM David Navara (FIDE 2712, CZE) GM David Navara (FIDE 2712, CZE) GM Boris Gelfand (FIDE 2739, ISR) -+l+-trk+ -+-tr-+k+ -+-+-+-wQ -+-+-+-+ +-zp-wqpzp- +R+-+p+p +-+-+k+- +-+-+p+k -tr-+-+-sn -+-zp-+p+ -+-+-+pzp p+-+-+qzp +p+Lzp-+N zp-+n+-+- +-snq+-+- +p+-+-+- p+-+P+-+ -+L+-zP-+ -+-+-zPPmK -+-+-zP-+ +-+P+P+- zPP+-+-zP- +-+-+-+P +P+Q+Kzp- PzP-wQ-+P+ -+r+-+-zP -+-+-+-+ P+P+-+-+ +-tR-mK-+R +-+-tR-mK- +-+-+-+- +-+-+-+- White to play Black to play Black to play Black to play

IM Tania Sachdev (FIDE 2411, IND) GM Hans Tikkanen (FIDE 2549, SWE) GM Sipke Ernest (FIDE 2606, NED) GM Pendyala Harikrishna (FIDE 2665, IND) WIM Lisa Schut (FIDE 2290, NED) IM Sahaj Grover (FIDE 2532, IND) GM Lazaro Bruzon Batista (FIDE 2691, CUB) GM Daniele Vocaturo (FIDE 2545, ITA) -+-+-+-mk r+-+kvl-tr r+l+k+-tr -+-+r+k+ +R+-+-+- zpp+-+p+- +p+p+pzpp zp-+q+pzpp -+-+-+-mK -+p+nzp-+ -+-vL-+-+ -+r+-vl-+ +-+-+-+- +-+-+-+- wq-+-zp-+- +Q+L+-+- -+l+-+-+ -+Q+p+P+ -+P+-+-+ -+-+-+-+ +-+-+-+- +-sN-+-+P +pzPQ+-zP- vL-+-+-zP- -+-+-+-+ PzP-+-wqL+ P+-mKPzPLzP P+-+-zP-zP +-+-+-+- +K+R+-+R tR-+-+-+- +R+-+-mK- White to play White to play White to play Black to play

Wijk aan Zee Saying Tata to Sponsorship?

The Indian sponsors of the Wijk aan Zee tournament, Tata Steel, confirmed that they would sponsor the 75th edition of the tournament in 2013 but after then nothing is clear. The traditional Dutch tournament has been sponsored by the local steelworks—whose name has changed from Hoogovens to Corus to Tata over the years—since it began in 1938. Over those years the fortunes of the steel industry have waxed and waned, with the festival occasionally being cut back to a single grandmaster group during hard times. The Wijk aan Zee festival of chess nowadays is huge, with three grandmaster tournaments, hundreds of other smaller events and a million dollar budget. In contrast, Tata Steel has been laying off workers in Europe, trying to work through the economic downturn there. While it is far from clear that Tata will continue to sponsor the ‘Wimbledon of chess’ beyond 2013, omens are not all bad. The Tata group has a long tradition of chess sponsorship in India and sponsoring Wijk aan Zee brings kudos at home in India as well as in Europe.

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8. ... Nb6!? Giri thought his last chance was 20. Simplicity Nc5, despite the danger of the knight GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM) A new idea, which Aronian said should becoming stranded. GM Vugar Gashimov (FIDE 2761, AZE) be met by 9. e4. Wijk aan Zee 2012 20. ... Rf8 21. Ne2 Rf5! 22. Kg2 Nd7 23. Rh1 9. Qc2 Nh5 10. Be5 f6 11. Ng5 Nf8! -+-+-snk+ Tempting, but 11. Bg3 is stronger, after The rest was easy for Aronian, who fin- which Aronian thought White might keep ishes the game in style. +-tR-+-+- a slight edge. 24. h4 Ng6 25. f4 Nxh4+ 26. Kf1 Qb4 27. -+-+p+pzp 11. ... fxg5 12. Bxh5 Bd7 13. Bf3 Rb1 Be8 28. Nc3 Qe7 29. b4 Rf8 30. Rb2 +-+-+-+- Bg6 31. Ke1 Bd3 32. fxg5 Nf3+ 33. Kd1 r+-wq-trk+ hxg5 34. Qh3 Qf6 35. Kc1 Bg6 36. a4 Rd8 -trL+-+-zP 37. Ne2 e5 38. Qg4 exd4 39. exd4 Re8 40. +-+-zP-zP- zppzplvl-zpp Qd7 c3 41. Ra2 -sn-+p+-+ -+-+-zPK+ +-+-vL-zp- -+-+r+k+ +-+-+-+- -+pzP-+-+ zpp+Q+-zp- After 40. ... h6 +-sN-zPL+- -+-+-wql+ This endgame, similar to the historic +-+p+-zp- 24th game of the 1987 World Champi- PzPQ+-zPPzP onship match between Kasparov and tR-+-+RmK- PzP-zP-+-+ Karpov in Seville, looks as if it will be tech- nically very challenging. After 13. Bf3 +-zp-+n+- However with one simple plan, Aronian R+-+NzP-+ immediately breaks down Gashimov’s 13. ... Rxf3!! 14. gxf3 Bd6! +-mK-+-+R resistance. 41. f4! h5 42. Kf3! Ra4 43. Ke4! Kh8 44. Ke5! An unbelievable piece of preparation After 41. Ra2 Kg8 45. Kf6 Ra5 46. e4 Ra4 47. e5 Ra3 48. by Aronian. For the Exchange, Black has Rc8!, Black resigned. a pawn and easy development. More 41. ... Ne1! 42. Rxe1 Qf4+ 43. Kd1 Qe4, importantly, White has little to do. White resigned. GM Teimor Radjabov had a chance to 15. Qe4 Bc6 16. Qg4 Qe7 17. Bxd6 cxd6 18. Ne4?! GM Vugar Gashimov—“Half of the field catch Aronian had he beaten him in the According to Aronian, almost the decisive were playing extremely badly. Look at final round. Instead Radjabov was so error. Apparently 18. e4 was necessary, despite what Magnus did in his last games—hor- scared of Aronian’s preparation that he the horrible weakening of the f4-square. rible! Lev deserved to win the tournament, offered a repetition of moves after five but even he was not in his best form—oth- minutes play, an offer which Aronian had 18. ... h6 19. Qg3 d5 20. Nc3 erwise he would have scored +7!” no reason to decline. .

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1 GM Levon Aronian (ARM) 2805 x 0½1½111½11½109 2 GM Magnus Carlsen (NOR) 2835 ½ x ½1 ½½½0 ½1 1 1 ½½8 3 GM Teimour Radjabov (AZE) 2773 ½½x ½½½½1 ½1 ½½½1 8 4 GM Fabiano Caruana (ITA) 2736 ½ ½½ x ½½½1 ½½1 1 1 ½8 5 GM Vassily Ivanchuk (UKR) 2766 ½ ½½ ½ x ½½½½1 0 ½1 1 7½ 6 GM Hikaru Nakamura (USA) 2759 0 ½½ ½ ½x ½½1 ½1 ½½1 7½ 7 GM Gata Kamsky (USA) 2732 0 ½½ ½ ½½ x 1 ½½½1 0 1 7 8 GM Sergey Karjakin (RUS) 2769 0 1 0 0 ½½0 x 1½01116½ 9 GM Loek van Wely (NED) 2692 ½ ½½½½0 ½0 x ½½½ ½½ 5½ 10 GM Vugar Gashimov (AZE) 2761 0 00 ½0 ½½½½x ½½1 ½ 5 11 GM Boris Gelfand (ISR) 2739 0 0½0 1 0 ½1 ½½x ½0½5 12 GM Veselin Topalov (BUL) 2770 ½ 0 ½0 ½½0 0 ½½½x 1 ½5 13 GM Anish Giri (NED) 2714 0 ½½00½10½001x ½ 4½ 14 GM David Navara (CZE) 2712 1 ½0½0000½½½½½ x 4½

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EIGHT-YEAR-OLDYears AWONDER LIANG, A THIRD-GRADER AT AwonderVAN HISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN MADISON, WISCONSIN, IS ARGUABLY THE BRIGHTEST STAR TO EMERGE ON THE AMERICAN CHESS HORIZON IN DECADES, AND PERHAPS EVER.

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n his most recent remarkable triumph, eight-year-old Top Age 8 player list by a wide margin. These celebrated accom- Awonder Liang captured the gold medal in the Under 8 plishments have put Awonder on U.S. scholastic and junior section of the World Youth Championships (WYCC) held chess maps. this past November in Caldas Novas, Brazil. By doing so, Awonder has certainly caught the attention of those in the Awonder became the youngest American player to win a “training young prodigy” business. Former U.S. Champion GM major internationally sanctioned world chess champi- Yury Shulman, a highly regarded international player and onship. Awonder won seven matches, drew one and lost one, trainer, runs some of the premier training camps in the nation and had already clinched a first place finish on tiebreaks before for elite junior players, which Awonder has attended on a cou- the final round. Additionally, Awonder already has two national ple of occasions. “There is no doubt, he is a very talented boy,” scholastic championships under his belt (kindergarten and Shulman observed. Prominent Chicago-based junior trainer first grade titles). Add to that, as a first-grader he won the high GM Dmitry Gurevich shares these sentiments. “I have played school section of the Madison School District Chess Champi- Awonder and my impression about him is very positive. He is onships.I Awonder is also the youngest player in U.S. history to not only a super talent but also a nice kid.” FM Aviv Friedman, attain an “expert” rating (2000 or higher), breaking the previ- who for 15 years has coached U.S. junior delegations at inter- ous record by two months. Awonder had a USCF rating of national events concurs. As a long-time battle tested chess

PHOTO: ERIC ROSEN 2087 heading into the World Youth tournament, and leads the trainer extraordinaire to America’s best and brightest chess

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youth, Friedman led the 64-player U.S. delegation in Brazil. school, the nurturing community inside and outside of chess in “After this event I became quite the believer in Awonder. He Wisconsin, Illinois and beyond, Awonder would absolutely not is very good, and not even nine years-old!,” Friedman said. be where he is today in chess. So the Awonder story is a collec- “With proper guidance and instruction he can go far. It would tive effort story.” be speculative now to guess ‘how far,’ but he is sure worth investing in to find out!” While it’s difficult to project just how far any 8-year-old THE COACHES “phenom” in the world of chess might advance, in Awonder’s Awonder played his first tournament game in July, 2008 in case, the sky appears to be the limit. At this juncture, Awon- the Chicago Class and took home a trophy in the U700 section. der is in a league of his own ... at least among his “He liked the logical part of the game right way,” Will observed. contemporaries. And if he is to be put in any league, that “Starting some time in 2009, the boys got good quickly and I took league would include the great young American players of the them to some professional coaches to try things out.” These current generation such as GM Robert Hess, GM Sam Shank- coaches included Ashish Vaja, IM Angelo Young, and GM Mes- land, GM Ray Robson and yes ... even the ever magnificent gan Amanov. GM Amanov, a dedicated tournament player and world-class super GM Hikaru Nakamura. But before seeing how trainer worked with Awonder soon after he returned from the some of Awonder’s key stats and accomplishments line up World Youth Chess Championship in Greece. He was quite against this crème de la crème of great American young chess impressed with his natural abilities and work ethic. “Awonder players, let’s examine the forces and factors that have led to his never blunders, and is a hard worker. He plays very safe, very incredible accomplishments. smart, and takes no opponent for granted,” Amanov remarked. “I was amazed at how much chess knowledge Awonder was able to soak up. Often times, the younger the player, the more their MADISON, WISCONSIN brains can absorb. Young kids are not spoiled by the distractions Great talent does not emerge in a vacuum. It is a function of of daily life filling their memories, but Awonder’s ability to com- place and people, and is cultivated, supported, and nurtured. prehend complicated combinations and advanced chess concepts Awonder was born on April 9, 2003 in Wisconsin’s state capi- is amazing.” Amanov was also impressed by the active roles Will tal, Madison, a vibrant and visually striking city in America’s plays in Awonder’s development. “After Awonder finishes a heartland. It is home to the University of Wisconsin, and is known game, Will would then immediately review it with Awonder. He for its high-end cultural events and diversity. Also heralded as would also assist Awonder in deep preparation for his opponents,” the Athens of the Midwest, Madison has provided the fertile intel- Amanov observed. lectual soil for Awonder to learn the game of chess, and for his In the months leading up to the WYCC tournament in Brazil, natural chess talents to blossom. Will served as Awonder’s only coach due to financial constraints. As chance would have it, in 2008 at the age of 5, Awonder, However, after arriving in Brazil, Awonder was suddenly sur- and his older brother, Adream, then age 7, met up with a 10 rounded by America’s top youth trainers who were part of the year-old at Van Hise Elementary school by the name of Brian U.S. delegation. GM Sam Palatnik was assigned to work with Luo. At the time, Luo was the highest rated 10-year-old in the Awonder. At the onset, the two established a demanding train- country (2077 USCF ). Luo struck terror in the heart of many ing regimen. Awonder and GM Palatnik prepared extensively for Chicago area tournament chess players as he frequently trav- every match, and analyzed every game in detail immediately after eled to “Windy City” environs to sharpen his chess elbows. its completion in the U.S. delegation’s team room, where all the Before Luo packed away his chess set later that year to pur- coaches and players met to conduct post-match analysis. Palat- sue other interests, he taught Awonder and Adream how to nik also put in quite a bit of extra time with Awonder, and the move the chess pieces. After that, life for the Liang family two even worked together for a good chunk of time on the rest was never the same. day, when many others chose to stay away from the chessboard. “It was a pleasure to coach Awonder. I prepared him for every round in the tournament, analyzed his games and shared my THE FAMILY LIANG experiences,” Palatnik said. Awonder is definitely a talented young man, who also has the talent “to listen.” “Of course, his Awonder has also had the benefit of coming from a family where result at the World Championship was greatly satisfying for me,” chess is truly king. His father, Yingming (commonly known as Palatnik continued. Palatnik also witnessed Awonder’s fierce Will) Liang is a strong A class player. He is as dedicated a chess competitive nature, his determination, and his desire to succeed. dad if ever there was one. Will came to the U.S. from China to Awonder had won his first seven rounds. However, after round attend the University of Wisconsin nearly 30 years ago, and for eight, Awonder was visibly upset as he entered the team room. the past 15 years has had his own international trading busi- “That only led me to one conclusion. I did not even want to ask ness. In the past few years, Will has crisscrossed the country with the result,” Palatnik recalls. “So, we set on gently looking for the his three sons, Awonder (age 8), Adream (age 10), and Able (age cause of the loss. Overall, the game was pretty well played, but 7), while Will’s wife Liangxing Huang, and Angelva, his 4-year- at some point there was possibility to create a far advanced old daughter have kept their Madison homestead warm. In the passed pawn on the kingside and Awonder could have won. He short span of 3½ years, Will has accompanied Awonder, and the did not, and the game was ... a draw. This result guaranteed Awon- other boys at times, to 126 chess tournaments including the der a first place finish in the tournament on tiebreaks, and the 2011 WYCC in Brazil, and the 2010 WYCC event held in Porto title of the World Champion. Yet he was still upset that his win- Carras, Greece. Awonder finished in ninth place in that tourna- ning streak had to be interrupted by a draw, especially since the ment as one of the youngest players in the Under 8 section. win was so close. To me, this proves that Awonder is really a While Will has served as Awonder’s main coach, manager, and fighter, and he can go forward in chess as far as he wants.” principal financial backer, he has intuitively grasped the notion In addition to GM Palatnik, other coaches in the U.S. delega- that success has 100 fathers, and readily credits others for tion assisted Awonder with game analysis and provided their chess playing important roles in Awonder’s success. “Awonder has good wisdom and insights, especially as the tournament moved to its intellectual curiosity and is very hard working. Our family has later stages. Senior FIDE Trainer and head coach Michael Kho- been making sacrifices to help him,” Liang notes. “However, with- darkovsky helped establish training protocols and also frequently out the kind of great support and understanding from his worked with Awonder. Other coaches, including FM Aviv Fried-

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man, GM Nick deFirmian, GM Shulman, IM Armen Ambart- ond grade teacher. “In class, I would employ a process oriented soumian and GM John Fedorowicz also helped Awonder analyze approach known as Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) where his games after some of the rounds. As Will Liang noted, “Every- I would give small groups of students very difficult problems, body was very helpful to the little guy. Without a doubt, we can and they would try to find solutions through collaboration and conclude that it was a collective effort for Awonder to have won shared thinking. I was really impressed by the level of discourse the U8 championship in the WYCC 2011 in Brazil.” engaged in by Awonder and his fellow students. These discus- sions would often become quite abstract. I have little doubt that THE VAN HISE FACT FILE Awonder’s chess experience plays ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an important role in his ability to comfortably discuss complex theo- AND LOCAL COMMUNITY retical concepts across a broad Madison’s Van Hise Elementary number of topics.” School bills itself as a community of Despite his extraordinary native diverse learners within an inclusive intelligence and monumental suc- atmosphere, to assure maximum AWONDERLearned to PlayLIANG cess on the chess board, most educational growth of all students. Age 5 everyone who meets Awonder, finds The parents of many of the children him to be a normal, well-adjusted enrolled at Van Hise are affiliated Favorite Chess Books and fun loving kid—which is not with the University of Wisconsin and Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov always the case in the world of young chess prodigies. “He is very many of the families, like the Liangs, Part 1: 1973-1985 have come to Madison from over- ; modest, and while he is self aware seas. At Van Hise, excellence and Chess Duels by GM Yasser Seirawan; of his talent, Awonder displays no diversity is celebrated in all its forms. Chess Child by Gary Robson arrogance whatsoever. In fact he’s Indeed, a visit to Van Hise’s website even shy to show off his trophies, (www.madison.k12.wi.us/ 034) Favorite Players and he wouldn’t even bring it up shows that the school provides a Mikhail Botvinnik, unless you asked,” observed nurturing setting for kids to learn Bobby Fischer, Christopherson. “Awonder has a and grow. Some of the comments great sense of humor and is very from parents and students include: Anatoly Karpov, well liked by his classmates. Awon- “Van Hise Elementary School is great Garry Kasparov, der’s love and enthusiasm for chess for learning!,” and “The philosophy Alexander Onischuk has been infectious as many of his that every child will reach their full Van Hise classmates have also taken potential is pervasive within the Van Favorite Chess Website: up the game. At the beginning of Hise Elementary School environ- susanpolgar.blogspot.com second grade last year, only three ment,” and finally, Van Hise is “the chessgames.com kids in his class knew how to play coolest school in Madison.” the game. By the end of the first Awonder has been enrolled in Favorite Books semester, with Awonder acting as the “volunteer coach,” nearly all 20 Van Hise Elementary since kinder- Harry Potter (1-7) garten and the school has played an kids in class were able to play a instrumental role in both Awon- Favorite Movie game of chess. As Will points out, der’s chess achievements, as well as “this is the one of Awonder’s chess his academic and personal develop- Terminator related accomplishments he is most proud of.” Chess sets are in abun- ment. Van Hise principal, Peg Interests Outside of Chess Keeler, though not a chess player dance at Van Hise Elementary, and herself, has recognized the role Swimming, playing on the beach, Awonder often leads chess related chess can play in developing a reading, science, math, activities during recess time. Not child’s academic and intellectual computer games surprisingly, a good number of Van skills. The school’s staff has always Hise students have become regular worked to accommodate the Liang His Advice for Chess Improvement chess players in their own right. boys’ chess schedules where fre- Play chess with friends for fun; “When Awonder was playing in Greece, our second grade class was quent and prolonged absences are go to as many tournaments as possible sometimes involved. As a result, totally excited and followed his Awonder has been able to pursue and use the time to think hard when progress in every game,” Chisto- his chess activities without hesita- playing, because we have more fun when pherson added. tion or reservation, while still winning than losing; and having The Van Hise Elementary Com- performing at the highest levels in a good and funny coach is helpful. munity has done more than just his academic pursuits as well. “Mrs. cheer Awonder on. They provided Keeler and all of the teachers have key financial support that allowed done a great job with the boys. Awonder to attend the 2010 WYCC Without this, Awonder would not be event in Greece. When it became able to allocate so much of his time and energy to chess, and doubtful that Awonder would be able to attend the tournament achieved so many fantastic accomplishments,” Will said. in Greece due to financial constraints, the Van Hise Parent Not surprising, Awonder is a top notch student and deep Teacher Organization (PTO) stepped up and established the thinker in the classroom, as well on the chessboard. “Awonder “Send Awonder To Greece” fund. Together with the Wisconsin is very well rounded academically. He is a problem solver, with State Journal, support poured in from many in the Wisconsin very strong mathematical skills and he is also very well informed community, enabling Awonder and Will to journey to Greece. about current events,” said John Christopherson, Awonder’s sec- Upon their return, the PTO held a large celebratory fundrais-

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GM SAM PALATNIK WaveBy Theory This game was played by undoubtedly talented, yet very young, and therefore, still inexperienced chess players. That is why, in this game’s analysis, I would like to highlight their talent, rather then focus on any inevitable mistakes.

Sicilian Defense, you cannot be worried about the Najdorf Variation (B90) -+r+k+-tr burned-down fence. Pawel Teclaf (FIDE 1594, POL) 24. Kg2 Awonder Liang (FIDE 1872, USA) +-wq-vlpzpp World Youth Chess Championship, psnNzp-+-+ It would have been better to play 24. Under 8 Open, Caldas Novas, Goias, Rxa6. Brazil, 11.20.2011 (4) +p+Pzp-zPn 24. ... d5 25. c3 Rd8 26. Rd1 Qf5 27. Rxa6 d4 28. Ra7 Bc5 29. Rb7 g6 30. Rb5 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. P+-+-+-+ Nc3 a6 6. Be3 e5 7. Nb3 Be7 8. f3 Be6 9. +-+-vLP+- Qd2 Nbd7 10. g4 b5 11. g5 -zPPwQ-+-zP -+-tr-+k+ Opening moves in this game were +-+-+p+p played rather hastily. This allows us to tR-+-mKL+R deduce that young players in various After 16. a4 -+-+-+p+ countries are well coached, and well informed. When training young players, This is a good move. It was also pos- zPRvl-zpqzPn today’s coaches hope that they have a sible to play 16. c4, for example 16. … -+pzp-+-+ superior and close to photographic mem- Nxc4 17. Bxc4 bxc4 18. Rc1, which ory when it comes to knowledge of rather would also gain an advantage. We have +-zP-vLP+- lengthy opening theory. There is therefore to say that in the opening White has a great temptation to catch your opponent received everything they were expecting, -zP-wQ-+KzP in some sort of an opening variation or yet the game did not end there. +-+R+-+- trick. We must remember that seven- or 16. ... Nc4 17. Bxc4 bxc4 18. a5 Qb7 19. Kf2 After 30. Rb5 eight-year-olds playing this game sim- 0-0 20. Ra4 ply did not spend enough time training yet to receive full preparation. 30. ... Rd5!? There is also a risk involved, in that -+r+-trk+ Here we see proof of talent! The sud- a young player can get stagnant in his +q+-vlpzpp den gathering of pieces on the fifth rank overall chess development while trying reminds us of an unexpected wave in to memorize opening variations. Even p+Nzp-+-+ the ocean. when such a player ends up with an advantageous position with an estimate zP-+Pzp-zPn 31. b4? +=, an unbalanced chess player might not be able to materialize the advantage R+p+-+-+ White did not receive the tsunami and finish the fight. warning and his position is simply +-+-vLP+- washed off the board. If there was no 11. ... Nh5 -zPPwQ-mK-zP panic on board the ship, it might have been possible to keep all of his earnings Black is the first to enter unchar- +-+-+-+R by 31. cxd4 exd4 32. Rxc5 Rxc5 (or 32. tered territory. The opening theory ... dxe3 33. Rxd5 [33. Qxd5? Nf4+] 33. After 20. Ra4 competition could continue with 11...... Nf4+ 34. Kh1) 33. Qxd4 Rxa5 (33. ... b4 12. Ne2, and now 12. ... Nh5 or 12. Rc8 34. a6 [or even 34. Qg4 Ra8 35. Things might have been simplified by Nd5 Nxd5 13. exd5 Bf5. Qxf5 gxf5 36. Rd5]) 34. Qd8+ Kg7 35. an exchange of queens. 20. Qb4 Qxb4 Bd4+ f6 36. gxf6+ Kh6 (36. ... Nxf6 37. 12. Nd5 Bxd5 13. exd5 Qc7?! 21. Nxb4. Bxf6+ Qxf6 38. Rd7+) 37. Be3+ Nf4+ (37. One more inaccuracy. Here, this 20. ... Rxc6 ... g5 38. f7 Qxf7 39. Qxa5) 38. Bxf4+ “Sicilian” move is not so important. It Qxf4 39. Qxa5. would have been better to play 13. ... Nf4 By sacrificing an Exchange Awonder 14. Bxf4 exf4 15. h4 h6. refutes the heavy burden of an unfortu- 31. ... dxe3 32. Qc1 nately played opening. Such a knight on 14. Na5 Nb6 c6 can be neither loved nor endured! If 32. Qxd5, then Nf4+. This looks more favorable: 14. ... Nf4 21. Rb4 Qc7 22. dxc6 Qxc6 23. Rb6 Qd7 32. ... Nf4+, White resigned. 15. Bxf4 exf4 16. Nc6 Ne5. Not deflecting to protect the pawn via Chess matches are not limited to 15. Nc6 Rc8 16. a4 23. … Qc8. When your house is on fire, opening theory!

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ing dance in Awonder’s honor to help further defray the cost. chess history. He played his first rated tournament game when Almost all of the Van Hise faculty and staff, and more than 250 he was 7 years, one month. When Nakamura was Awonder’s age, parents and students attended the soiree. Needless to say this he was rated 1579. However, by the time Nakamura had played outpouring of support has been gratifying to the Liangs. “It was for 3 years, 3 months (he was 10 years, 4 months) his rating had very touching and encouraging to Awonder and our entire fam- reached 2253. Notably though, Nakamura had the benefit of learn- ily,” Will said. ing with his stepfather, a well-regarded scholastic chess instructor, Awonder’s trip to the 2011 World Youth Chess Champi- FM Sunil Weeramantry. Nakamura has also set several “youngest- onships in Brazil was also generously underwritten by many in ever” records in U.S. chess history, including the youngest player the Wisconsin community, including the TranSmart Technol- who defeated an international master in a USCF-rated game (10 ogy Company, Mr. and Mrs Buck, and Dr. and Mrs. Ma. Further years, 0 months). Later that record was surpassed by Praveen support came from the U.S. Chess Trust, all of which made Balakrishnan at 9 years, 29 days. Last summer, that record was Awonder’s gold medal quest a reality. again surpassed, this time by Awonder himself, who defeated IM Daniel Fernandez at the U.S. Open in Orlando, Florida. Awon- der was 8 years, 118 days at the time. AWONDER AND THE “NEW GUARD” In the past few years, a number of rising young players have taken their place in the upper strata of the U.S. Chess scene. THE FUTURE This phenomena was captured, in part, in Changing of the Sevan Muradian, the founder and driving force behind the Guard: 2009 U.S. Championship, a documentary that was pro- Chicago-based North American Chess Association (NACA) has duced in concert with the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of closely observed Awonder’s development from the earliest days, Saint Louis. Emerging players highlighted in that video include as Awonder has played in numerous NACA events over the years. Hikaru Nakamura, Robert Hess, and Ray Robson. Other young Also, NACA periodically runs elite norm tournaments that players that have played in subsequent U.S. Championships and attract many of the top junior players from throughout the coun- would arguably qualify for membership in this “New Guard” try, and Muradian is also involved in FIDE organizational include Sam Shankland and Daniel Naroditsky. matters, and is intimately familiar with the top echelons of the Comparing Awonder’s relatively brief chess career to the European chess world. “Clearly Awonder is an incredible young early years of those new guard players lends context to Awon- talent who only comes along once in a generation, if that,” der’s brief but amazing career. First off, Awonder played his first Muradian observed. “If Awonder is to make it to the very top lev- USCF rated chess tournament at the tender age of 5 years 3 els on a global scale, the next two years will be crucial. He will months, significantly earlier than any of the new guard. At the either shoot up or stall as a player—and the key will be whether time Awonder captured the gold medal in Brazil, he was 8 or not Awonder has access to consistent top flight training. That years, 7 months, had a 2087 USCF rating, and had been play- will happen depending on the availability of sizable financial ing tournament chess for 3 years, 3 months. backing,” Muradian added. IM Daniel Naroditsky, the 16-year-old superstar from north- Clearly, Awonder has the talent, work ethic, demeanor, fam- ern California, is currently rated 2548. Naroditsky captured a ily and community support to make a run at becoming one of gold medal at the World Youth Chess Championship at age 12. the world’s very top players, and perhaps even the greatest to He played his first rated tournament game when he was 7 ever play the game. However, in order to realize Awonder’s full years, 4 months, and at Awonder’s age had a rating of 1486. potential, significant monetary resources will be required. After Naroditsky had played for the same period of time as One global top trainer, who requested anonymity, echoed Awonder (3 years, 3 months), he had reached just 1750. Muradian’s sentiments: “It is ‘mad expensive’ to nurture a kid 17-year-old Ray Robson, perhaps the most dominating force like Awonder, and the time to ‘push him’ is now, and not let on the U.S. junior and scholastic circuits in recent years, is cur- years go by wasted because of lack of funds. The Liangs rently rated 2674. In October 2009, about two weeks before deserve to find some entity or person to help them give Awon- turning 15, Robson became the youngest U.S. GM-elect in der the best conditions so he can go as far as he can. That is history, an incredible achievement. Like Awonder, Robson not easy, especially in the U.S., where chess is not valued as experienced a rocket-like rise onto the U.S. chess scene. Rob- it is in other places in the world. If ever there was a deserving son played his first rated tournament game at age 6 years, 11 player, Awonder would be it.” months. When he was Awonder’s age, his rating was 1585, While Will focuses on potential training and sponsorship although he started playing tournaments almost 2 years after opportunities for Awonder, as well the other knotty financial Awonder had started his. When Robson had played for 3 years, issues involved in raising a chess superstar, not to mention rais- 3 months (the same period of time as Awonder), he was rated ing three other wonderful and talented children, Awonder does 2036. Looking at Awonder’s statistics, they line up favorably with what he does best—and that is being Awonder. Awonder shared Robson’s, perhaps the most accomplished junior player under two of his goals, one a non-chess aspiration and the other a tar- 18 years that has come along on the U.S. chess scene in the get he has for his chess future. “I hope some day, I could get past decade. so good at chess that I can create the Awonder Liang Founda- Based on the numbers, Awonder is clearly out of the chess tion, and use my skills to help people in need,” Awonder said. gates much faster than either GM Sam Shankland (USCF And his long term chess goal? “Winning and bringing back the 2651) or GM Robert Hess (USCF 2717). At Awonder’s age, world championship back to America.” Shankland had not yet played a rated tournament game. That One must remember, Awonder is only an 8-year-old and his fateful event didn’t happen until he was 10 years, 2 months. story is really just beginning. But it is a story that reflects well Meanwhile, Hess was rated 757 when he was Awonder’s age, on Wisconsin and the Midwest—and it is certainly an all-Amer- and was rated 1863 when he had been playing tournament ican story. Stay tuned. . chess for the same period as Awonder. The comparison between a young Hikura Nakamura and Awonder yields perhaps the most interesting observations. Naka- mura (USCF 2858) is considered one of the top players in the Read more about Awonder in the February 2012 Chess Life world, and has been rated as high as sixth on the FIDE top player feature “A Wonder in Brazil,” about his World Youth list. Nakamura, undisputedly, is one of the great players in U.S. Championship, with annotations by GM John Fedorowicz.

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Winding Down This year’s rule changes may begin the last chapter in the history of the analog clock

By KEITH AMMANN

“Start your clocks.” As dozens of players in an echoing hall, almost but not quite all at once, press the buttons on a roomful of wind-up clocks, their unsynchronized ticking combines into a wash of white noise, like raindrops hitting pavement. As recently as 20 years ago, such a scene would be repeated countless times in chess tournaments around the world. Today, though, the ticking sound is fading away, as the mechanical chess clock with analog dials is displaced by digital models with delay and increment-time features and by rule changes that no longer treat it as the default timekeeping device. And yet, just as the typewriter is still the symbol of the professional writer despite its near-extinction, the boxy clock with two buttons and two dials remains a symbol of the game of chess, nearly as well-recognized as the checkerboard pattern or the shape of the knight. More than that, it’s a symbol of serious chess. Two men sitting at a board in a sidewalk café may be friends looking to kill some time pushing wood. But when you see one pull out a chess clock and begin to set the time, you know it’s about to get real. Unless he pulls out a digital. Then, if you’re not a player of tournament chess, you may just ask, “What is that?”

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considered unsportsmanlike for another 20 years.) The clock The Clock of the Century evolved quickly into its current form: two movements mounted within a single compact box, operated by buttons on top. It reached its epitome in Veenhoff’s design and has not changed significantly ever since. Twentieth-century chess was regulated by this clock and its descendants. A portentously ticking BHB clock makes its appear- ance just 30 seconds after the title sequence of the 1963 film From With Love; James Bond himself doesn’t show up for another 11½ minutes. Speaking of people who took their time to show up, for the first tense minutes of game one of the 1972 World Chess Championship, the figures on stage were not Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer but Boris Spassky and the clock (the tardy Fischer pleaded bad traffic). Whenever the grandmasters were on screen, there was the clock in the background, imper- turbable. In Steven Zaillian’s 1993 movie Searching for Bobby Fischer, the clock is everywhere, adding energy to scenes in the park and tournament hall alike (at climactic moments, more romantically than realistically).

IF THE ANALOG CHESS CLOCK is more easily recognized and The Elegant Machine evokes stronger associations than its digital cousins, there’s a good reason: It’s had more than a century to embed itself in the public consciousness. The chess clock as we know it today was created in 1900 by a Dutch clockmaker. A description appears in Scientific Amer- ican Supplement No. 1566 on May 26, 1906: “A small clock designed especially for chess players has been designed by Herr Veenhoff of Groningen. This apparatus is composed of two similar small clocks, mounted side by side on a wooden platform. Behind the clocks a mechanism is installed, designed to be set in action and to stop according to the move- ments of the players. It consists of a long double lever, pivoting at the middle on a support fixed to the platform and is furnished with a button at each of its extremities. ... When pressure is applied on one of the buttons of the lever, the corresponding bal- ance is disengaged, while the other continues locked until the other extremity of the lever is depressed.” Top-level chess games had begun to lengthen dramatically in the 19th century as players spent more and more time on each move; a nine-hour game was typical. The trend peaked at an 1843 match between Howard Staunton and Pierre St. IN 2011, U.S. CHESS FEDERATION delegates enacted two rule Amant: their 21st game lasted 14½ hours, earning a scolding changes that became effective January 1 of this year, that sug- from the French master Alexandre Deschapelles and the propo- gest that the analog clock era is coming to an end. One change sition that any rematch between the two should be played repeals rule 5Fa (Standard timer for sudden death), which under a time limit. Similar complaints followed the first world allowed tournament directors to shorten the basic time control tournament in London, 1851. Tournament organizers thus for players with delay-capable clocks by a number of minutes began limiting players’ thinking time using 3-hour sand timers equal to the length of delay in seconds, to ensure that they or “recording secretaries” who kept track of players’ time with received about the same amount of time as players without pocket watches. In 1867, the Paris International Tournament delay. The other modifies rule 42D (Delay clock preferable in sud- allotted players 1 hour for every 10 moves and fined players who den death) to narrow further the occasions on which an analog exceeded this allotment 5 francs (equivalent to about 10 clock may be used and adds an analogous rule 42E for increment today, or $13) for every 15 minutes of excess time. time controls. A player with choice of equipment may now use Then Thomas Bright Wilson of Manchester, England, invented an analog clock only in games with no sudden death time, when the “tumbling clock”: two small clocks mounted on a rocker, in both players have the same type of non-delay clock, or in a non- such a way that while one was upright, the other would be delay time control (see sidebar, “New Rules”). tilted, stopping the action of its pendulum. The clock—along with Some affiliates have gone even further. The Evanston (Illinois) the rule that a player who ran out of time would thereby forfeit Chess Club, a Chicago-area club where I’ve played in many a the game—was introduced at the London 1883 world tournament, tournament, has disallowed analog clocks at its events for which was won by Johannes Zukertort over Wilhelm Steinitz. about the last two years. By 1886, chess clocks were being marketed to the public, and Nearby, the North Shore Chess Center in Skokie, Illinois, side- they underwent a series of refinements, including the addition steps the issue by supplying all equipment at its tournaments— of the flag, proposed by H.D.B. Meijer, secretary of the Dutch and providing only digital clocks. Chess Federation, to remove any ambiguity about whether Five-second delay has been the USCF standard for sudden- time had run out. (Even so, claiming a win on time would be death play since 1996, when rules 5E and 5F were enacted in

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their current forms; officially, analog clocks are standard only for games with repeating time controls and situations in which New Rules no digital delay clock is available. Yet some players remain attached to their analog clocks, and some tournament organ- The following material comes directly from the 2012 USCF rulebook izers remain hesitant to split them up. changes, with minor edits. “There are still a lot of ‘old-timers’ around, especially in the mid- dle of the country away from the major chess centers,” says Tom The following rule changes affecting the use of analog clocks Braunlich, a tournament organizer in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “You took effect January 1, 2012: see a lot of players who got into chess in the ’60s or ’70s, during the Fischer days, and who bought a nice clock then that they’ve 5F. Standard timer for sudden death. always loved and kept well maintained. ... They smile when dig- Variation 5Fa, subtracting time for using a delay clock, has ital owners fumble with their clocks at the start of the tournament been deleted. All clocks, including digital, delay, analog, etc., and have to ask a TD or the nearest 12-year-old for help. The ease are to be set for the same base (starting) time. Example: If the of using an analog clock is one of its advantages.” TLA indicates G/30, d/5, then there is no subtraction of 5 min- David Long of the Springfield (Illinois) Chess Club, a longtime utes on the delay clocks. Both analog and delay clocks (with tournament director, is one of those old-timers, whose attachment the delay set for 5 seconds) are set for 30 minutes at the start to his analog clocks (a black Rolland Meisterschach from Germany of the game. and a wooden Aradora from Romania) is not only sentimental and functional but also philosophical. “I am old-fashioned and dis- 42D. Delay clock preferable in sudden death. A properly set trustful of modern technology,” he declares. “With electro- clock with time-delay or increment capability is preferable to mechanical machines, I can take them apart, experiment and tin- any other clock in a game with any sudden death time con- ker with them, modify them at will, disable unwanted features, trol. Therefore, if White has such a clock available and Black repair them. This is often much harder or impossible with chips does not, White’s clock should be used. If either player arrives and electronic black boxes, which are more likely to be capable late for the start of the game, and a clock without time-delay of doing things I find undesirable. I like to control my own life and or increment has already been started, the player has the right do my own thinking. ... Thinking gives us power and makes us to furnish and substitute a properly set time-delay or incre- human, and every time we delegate thinking to devices whose ment clock, prior to the determination of Black’s first move. manufacturers put their own best interests ahead of ours, we lose The player substituting the time-delay or increment clock an element of control over our lives and destinies.” must also transfer the elapsed times shown on the non-delay Moreover, he considers time management an essential part clock to the delay or increment clock, without any additional of the game: “It is my opinion that delays or other forms of free adjustments (except to correct any errors in the display of the thinking time for every move constitute an undeserved bailout elapsed time). The player substituting the delay or increment for players who can’t or won’t budget their time properly,” he clock must have arrived at the board before the grace period says, “and it removes a lot of the excitement from games that for forfeit loss of the game by nonappearance (13D) has might otherwise go down to the wire.” expired. Notwithstanding the above, the only occasions where Braunlich notes that some of his players think the same way. Black retains the right to use his/her non-time-delay clock are “Analog lovers have somewhat of a perverse love of the ‘fickle in games with no sudden death time control, in cases where flags of fate’ when they’re hanging at the approach of zero,” he both players have the same type of non-time-delay clock, or says. “The flag fall on an analog clock is more exciting.” if the delay mode were not being used in a sudden death time The romantic attraction of the analog clock isn’t just for control game; and if, in all these cases, Black has arrived in golden-agers, he adds: “There are a few younger players who time for the start of the game (or, if White is late, before prefer analog out of what you might call a heightened appre- White has arrived). In any particular game, if the delay clock ciation for retro aesthetics. For them, the elegance of chess is cannot be properly set, then the opponent of the player pro- a primary part of its attraction, and analog clocks are more viding the delay or increment clock may choose which legal appealing than the dry, technical look of the digitals.” clock is to be used (5F). From my own experience working in schools, if I ever met a kid who preferred an analog clock over a digital, I’d assume he TD TIP: Please note that this revised rule has the same clas- was Amish. So unless the USCF includes a cadre of twen- sification as the old rule; however, there is added wording tysomething steampunk tinkers, I imagine that I’m the sort of regarding the replacement of nonstandard or analog clocks with “younger player” whom Braunlich is talking about (I’m 43). But more standard delay or increment clocks when one of the play- it’s true: While I take a Chronos II Touch to tournaments, I also ers is late. TDs and organizers who prefer the old rule 42D (no have a Rolland analog, the same kind Long has, which I bought replacement of non-standard or analog clocks if one of the in 1997, and I can’t bear to part with it. players is late, as per the 5th edition of the rules) should To me, the appeal of the analog clock is that using it is a mul- announce that procedure in their pre-tournament publicity. tisensory experience. Pressing the button, feeling the resistance as it pushes the rocker lever within the clock, is gratifying: it’s 42E. Increment clock preferable in increment time controls. the instinctive pleasure of working a simple machine. The tick A properly set clock with time increment capability is prefer- of the clock reminds us of the passage of time and helps us focus able to any other clock in a game stipulating increment time controls. Therefore, if White has such a clock available and Black does not, White’s clock should be used. The only occa- sion where Black retains the right to use the clock of his/her choice is if both players have an increment clock or if White is late for the game, the game is started, and Black has already set up the equipment. In any particular game, if the digital clock cannot be properly set, then the opponent of the player providing the clock may choose which legal clock is to be used. Order of standard clock preference is given in 5F1.

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our minds on the problems before us by giving us something else minutes remaining, to claim a draw based on the assertion that to tune out. And we admire finer analog clocks for the visual and a class C player in the same position could easily win or draw structural qualities that make inanimate objects come to life. against a master if both had time to play it out. It’s a subjec- Consider the Rolland. The dials draw the eye: good shapes, tive call in many cases, and it invites argument if the TD’s circles, symmetrically placed, bounded by bright, assertive endgame knowledge is less than the players’. The rule was brass rings and echoed by the two round, symmetrically placed changed in 2010, then changed back in 2011, but with the addi- brass buttons above them. The contrast of black hands, black tion of variation 14H6, which permits TDs to disallow all numbers, black tick marks against white faces, white faces insufficient losing chances claims—and doesn’t require the against black body—not to mention the Damoclean red dagger policy to be announced in advance. But even without this vari- of the flag. (Black, white, red: the three colors for which every ation, rule 14H is moot if a game is played with delay or language on earth has words.) The symmetries created by the increment active. In Thorpe’s opinion, that’s reason enough not alternating repetition of the tick marks—four thin, one thick, to allow analog clocks. four thin—and by the Hebraically square digits on the clock face, Some players have come to the same conclusion on their own. the 10 condensed to balance the 2. The smooth, empty space Bill Smythe, who ran a club in Chicago in the 1990s, tells of a on the top of the clock, between the widely spaced buttons. And class A player who routinely ran low on time and had to settle the shape of the clock itself, another elementary figure: a com- for 14H draws instead of wins in “crushing positions” against pact rectangle. two much weaker players. “Immediately after that second Not all analog chess clocks are beautiful, but all beautiful occurrence, he purchased a Chronos, and as far as I know has chess clocks are analog. As useful as digital chess clocks are, used it ever since,” Smythe says. no one has yet made a beautiful one. (Saitek comes closest with the Competition Pro. It’s cool. It’s not beautiful. The Final Countdown? The Element of Uncertainty “THE LOUD, MONOTONOUS TICKING [of the mechanical chess TO A TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR (TD), beauty may be nice, clock] dins the ear of the combatant, diverting his attention from but accuracy and fairness are mandatory. And like any machine, the game, if not unstringing his nerves and involving his fac- an analog clock, even at its best, can only approximate the accu- ulties in hopeless confusion,” wrote George Alcock MacDonnell The Knights and Kings of Chess racy of a digital. in (1894). “When I am heavy- To Sevan Muradian, the proprietor of the North Shore Chess headed, I play slowly and at times cease altogether to think about Club and a FIDE arbiter, that’s the most important factor, my move in order to listen to the tick, which my little enemy even more than whether a clock has increment or delay capa- grunts out as though it were pronouncing upon me sentence bility. “You can immediately see with your eyes when it’s ticking of death, and fain would hurry me on to an early grave.” down in the seconds, rather than watching the little flag go up The grave may soon be that of the analog clock itself. Jerger, and waiting for it to fall,” he says. “It does make a difference to the top name in mechanical chess clocks, folded in the 1970s, players, knowing exactly how much time they have.” With an apparently because the owner committed suicide. The Swiss analog clock, “they don’t know—do they have 30 seconds or 20 watch company Heuer stopped selling chess clocks in 1980 when seconds?” Looping SA, the company that made movements for the clocks, Braunlich identifies a “finicky flag mechanism” as the main went bankrupt. Borcherdt GmbH, the German maker of the drawback of the BHB analog clock, an omnipresent accessory BHB, closed up shop in 2009 and sold the brand name to from its introduction in 1950 until recent years. And, he notes, Texma Poland PPH, a supplier of game products; RCR Terry, during a time scramble, rough treatment can cause the flag of manufacturer of the Rolland, went out of business in 2010. The an analog clock to fall at the wrong moment. inexpensive “regulation plastic mechanical chess clock” sold by As delay- and increment-capable digital clocks replace analog many U.S. equipment dealers and the Diamond quartz analog as the norm, organizers including Muradian welcome this year’s (also sold as Royal Crest) are both made in China by the Ningbo rule change, believing that it’s not fair to penalize players with Anbaote Industry Co., which also manufactures soccer balls, a time deduction for having the most up-to-date equipment. silicone kitchenware and “mosquito repellent wristbands.” Analog clock users may view the change as penalizing them Sales of analog clocks have declined sharply over the past instead, giving them less total time than players with digital few years, according to Shawn Sullivan, managing director of clocks receive, but “it’s part of evolution and part of the [ongo- House of Staunton and USCF Sales. He reports that in 2011, ing] improvement of the game and its conditions,” Muradian digital clocks outsold analogs 4 to 1, and “well over 90 percent” says. “You’re not going to please everybody all of the time.” of those analog sales were to schools and other organizations Maret Thorpe and Tom Sprandel, the co-organizers and TDs seeking to buy equipment in bulk at the lowest possible cost. of the Evanston Chess Club, decided about two years ago to At tournaments, he says, buyers now favor digital over ana- require digital delay clocks at all their tournaments. “No player log by about 30 to 1. Searching for should have to lose a winnable endgame on time,” Thorpe In 1993, analog clocks were everywhere in Bobby Fischer says. “If a player knows his stuff, a five-second delay is enough . But when Hélène enters the Ajaccio Open in Car- Queen to Play to win a won game. To me, that’s more in keeping with the spirit oline Bottaro’s recent (2009), there are no ticking and intent of chess competition back before the days of sud- clocks; a DGT XL sits beside every board, and when the rounds den death. Naturally, what makes a ‘winnable endgame’ will vary begin, the clock presses fill the reverberant room not with according to the strength of the players at a board, but that’s white noise but with an irregular staccato, like popcorn pop- the beauty of a delay or increment: It puts the result in the hands ping. The only analog chess clock in the film resides in the house of the players. ... I don’t want to be in the position of having to of Dr. Kröger, the self-absorbed romantic, melancholy and tem- either adjudicate someone’s game or find a stronger player to peramental, who hasn’t played in public in years. Neither one has much time left. . do it for me.” Thorpe is talking about the complicated and controversial rule 14H (Claim of insufficient losing chances in sudden death), See uscfsales.com for all of your chess clocks needs (both which allows a player using an analog clock, with less than 2 analog—get’em while you can!—and digital).

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z 45 YEARS OF BEING z Baffled by Benko By STEVEN B. DOWD

In the April 1967 issue of Chess Life, a column appeared by GM Pal Benko that has had a profound effect on the chess composition community.

orty-five years ago this month, a many players involved in composing, Noam Elkies new column started with little fan- something they probably never would Benko's Bafflers 1980 fare in the pages of Chess Life. have done without his column. Called “Benko's Bafflers,” the -+-+-vL-mk Fauthor hoped that the column would “be the first of what I hope will be a long and Noam Elkies +-+-+-+p entertaining—and I hope, instructive— Noam Elkies is one of those phenomenal -+-mK-+-zP Chess Life series of columns for .” Perhaps multi-talented individuals. A world cham- +-+-+-+- the best “all-rounder” of any generation— pion and grandmaster in problem-solving, a grandmaster player, a grandmaster he quit playing competitive chess as a -+-+-sn-+ composer, and an analyst of both endings young man even though he was already a +-+-zpp+- and openings—with his own openings master, to pursue an academic career. He named after him, no less—Pal Benko has was the youngest winner of the William -+-vl-+-+ indeed provided us with all he hoped for Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition +-+-+R+- and more. I don't plan to feature Benko’s for undergraduates when he was 16 and White to play and draw own compositions—that he has done so had a Ph.D. in math from Harvard at the Pal Benko—My Life, Games, and well in age of 20. He was the youngest full profes- Compositions White looks lost, how can he stop the , Siles Press, 2003—if you sor of math ever at Harvard (he even pawn from queening? He can’t, and will don’t own a copy, you should. teaches a seminar on chess and math at even walk into the promotion check! 1. Many experienced composers took part Harvard), is especially well-known in proof Rxf3! e2 2. Rxf4! (threatens mate but in Benko’s column over the years, which games, but has composed just about every- places himself in check) 2. ... Bxf4+ 3. started as a general problem column fea- thing. Once a chess prodigy, he has skills Ke6!! (the point is that 3. Ke7? loses to 3. turing directmates, helpmates, and in the big three areas we find prodigies— ... Kg8!) 3. ... e1=Q+ 4. Kf7 Bxh6 5. Bg7+! studies, and then, with time, graduated to chess, math, and music. This little number Bxg7, stalemate. a studies column as a part of his was published when Noam was only 12 Noam shared a sentiment with me that “Endgame Lab” articles. My focus in this years old, but what is especially fantastic was common amongst his “students,” his celebratory article will be on individuals I is that this was not his first published first exposure to Benko was not through consider to be “students” of Benko—peo- study—that was at age 11 in the Israeli the column but through the then revolu- ple who learned the art of chess by chess magazine Shahmat. participating in his column. Benko not tionary Benko Gambit: only encouraged composers; he also got (see diagram top of next column) The notion of sacrificing a pawn in the

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opening with the main aim of reaching an Noam Elkies several years, a way to give the study two advantageous ending while remaining a The Problemist 2004 fully viable lines. They polished it and pub- pawn down(!) seemed remarkably auda- lished it in StrateGems. It’s an extremely cious to one who had only recently learned L+-+-+-+ complex piece of work, and your computer the rudiments of chess strategy, and still will probably be of little help in solving it, seems an amazing concept in the present +-+L+-+- as it finds lines to be wins that are dead age of 3200+-rated chess computers. L+-+-+-+ drawn. Take a look for yourself. As a student, Noam was lucky enough to attend a lecture by GM Benko and +L+-+-+- Dan Meinking and Pal Benko also get continually “hammered” in the L+-+-+-+ StrateGems 2000 endgame of two bishops versus one knight, where he struggled to draw but +L+-+-+- -+-+-+-+ Benko always prevailed. Noam also found P+-+LmK-+ himself drawn to chess puzzles through +p+-+-+- Benko. He uses many of these puzzles in +-+-+-+k -+-+-+-+ his course—if you want to see if you could Black to play and helpmate in ten pass muster in a Harvard seminar on +-+-zP-+- 1 chess then go to: math.harvard.edu/ correct directmate in 10 ⁄2; that is, a mate -+-+-+-+ ~elkies/FS23j.06/init.pdf. in 10 with Black to move. The solution is So what is Noam doing today? Let’s the same whether it is a helpmate (all zp-mk-+-+- look at some of his “recent” compositions, Black can do is shuffle) or a directmate. p+-+-+-+ although he notes he does not compose Interestingly, Noam didn’t see this possi- much these days, with his own analysis. bility when he composed it, although mK-sn-+-+- David Moulton found this when Noam White to play Noam Elkies sent him this problem! 1. The Problemist Supplement 1998 Black’s first idea is to threaten mate. e6 b5 2. e7 b4 3. e8=Q b3 4. Qe1+ (4. Qc6+? allows 4. ... Kb4! drawing. The black king -+-+-+-+ Dan Meinking cannot be allowed to safely reach the a4- Dan is a long-time USCF master from b4-b5-a5 haven. If it does, the black knight +-+-+-+p Cincinnati, and holds an FIDE master becomes untouchable, and the a3-pawn title in chess composition. He co-founded -+L+-+-wQ can never be won by force.) 4. ... Kc2 Black the internationally respected U.S. chess must avoid losing the a3-pawn 5. Qf2+ +P+p+-+- problem magazine StrateGems and has Kd3 6. Qf1+ Kd2 7. Qf4+ Ke2 8. Qc4+ Kf3 9. published over 400 problems. Here is -+-+-sNN+ Qc6+ Black cannot avoid losing the a3- one of his Bafflers. +-+-+k+- pawn in two more moves. The second line, where he tries to queen Dan Meinking -+-+-+-+ his own pawn: 1. ... Nb3+ 2. Kxa2 Nc1+ 3. +K+-+-+- Benko's Bafflers, 1984 Kxa3 b5 4. e7 b4+ 5. Ka4 b3 6. e8=Q b2 7. Qg6! (7. Qe4? Nd3 8. Qb7?? Nc5+) 7. ... Nd3 White to play and mate in three -+-+-+-+ 8. Qb6 Kd2 9. Ka3 and wins. 1. Ne2! +-+-+-+- (-) takes one flight, gives two, and Today Dan is discovering new ideas in offers a second knight. 1. ... Kg2 2. Qh1+! Kxh1 3. Bxd5 mate. -+-+-+-+ problem chess, including “parry-series” 1. ... Kxe2 2. Qe3+ Kd1/Kf1 3. Nf2/Qf2 +-+-+-+- which work like a traditional series-mover, mate. but allows for “parry” moves (responses to 1. ... Kxg4 2. Qf4+ Kh5/Kh3 3. Be8/ Qg3 L+p+-+R+ checks) and Cap-zug, which is a prob- mate. +-mK-+-+- lem in which one side is put into a position 1. ... Ke4 2. Bxd5+! Kxd5/Kd3/Kf5 3. where they are compelled to capture. Here Qc6/Qe3/Qh5 mate. -+-+k+-+ is an example of a parry-series problem. Extended star-flights, each of White’s +-+N+-+- Dan Meinking and George Sphicas four officers is sacrificed in one of the four White to play and mate in three StrateGems 2009 variations, and the roster of eight mates pser-h#14 includes only one symmetric pair (for Dan himself describes the ambush key Kh3/Kf1), not the three that the matrix (the bishop prepares to go to h5 to suggests (d1/h5 and d3/f5 are asymmet- “ambush” the king) as “shocking.” 1. Be8! -+-+-+-+ ric). (1. Bc6? Ke1!) 1. ... Kxd1 2. Re4 Kc1 3. +K+-+-zp- Re1 mate; 1. ... Ke1 2. Rg1+ Ke2 3. Bh5 This one is my favorite: mate; 1. ... Kf1 2. Bh5 Ke1 3. Rg1 mate, -+-+-+-+ (see diagram top of next column) a nice little inversion of moves between the +-+-+-+- two variations at the end. Dan composed Yes, that is a mess of promoted bishops this one sans voir, without view of the -+-+-+-+ you see. Black is in check and has only board, a more common occurrence than +-sN-+-+- one move to start: 1. ... Kh2 2. Bh1 Kxh1 one might think. 3. Bbd3 Kh2 4. Bac4 Kh1 5. Bab5 Kh2 Dan had a unique opportunity to co- -+-+P+-+ 6. a4 Kh1 7. a5 Kh2 8. a6 Kh1 9. a7 compose with Benko. In a study with one +-+-+k+- Kh2 10. a8=R Kh1 11. Rh8 mate. Do you line, which won 4th honorable mention in Black to play see the wit in the above? It is also a fully the column in 1983, Benko found after

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This is a parry-series helpmate in 14, Kd8 Qg5+ 13. e7 Qg8+ 14. e8=Q Qg1 15. Qe2 I subscribed to Chess Life fresh out of which, as Dan explains, means Black mate! The black queen returns to the pro- college, in the mid-1970s, hoping it would will play 13 consecutive moves, White motion square, serving as a block, and the turn me into a better player. That wasn’t moving only when parried, and at the white queen returns to the square where going to happen, but Pal’s column became end we then have a conventional helpmate it started as a pawn, mating Black. my reason for sticking with the magazine. in one, where Black will make one move The column, and Pal’s occasional arti- and then White will mate him. The solu- cle about chess problems, were a solitary tion runs: 1. ... g5 2. ... g4 3. ... g3 4. ... g2 5. Gianni Donati pleasure. This was before personal com- ... g1=Q 6. ... Qg2+ 7. e4 (the first parry) 7. Gianni turned out to have the best stories puters and the Internet, so there was no ... Qb2+ 8. Kc7 Qh2+ 9. e5 (note how Black of all of Benko, and it seemed a shame to way to share my excitement and no way helps the pawn forward with his maneu- ruin them with my own “translation”—so to solve a problem except by dint of my vers) 9. ... Qh7+ 10. Kc8 Qf5+ 11. e6 Qc5+ 12. I present his verbatim: own effort. If a problem stumped me, I had to wait two months for the solution. One of Pal’s articles challenged me to try BELOW: The first column. The full column from April 1967 can be seen on Chess Life Online. my hand at composing, and when I began submitting my efforts, the waiting became agony. Instead of the immediate e-mail response we have come to expect today, back then news that a problem was accepted or was cooked came in the form of a postcard, often months after the prob- lem was submitted. The delay was not merely due to the mail; Pal was often trav- eling abroad, not waiting by his post office box in New York City. (One postcard began: “Back from Brazil after 7 months, soon leave for Europe.” Sure enough, there had been a long hiatus between postcards, and now I knew why.) Pal’s postcards mixed encouragement with honest criticism and helpful advice. A problem inspired by a Benko helpmate showing the black king making a cross was horribly cooked. (“I recommend to get rid of the rooks and knight. In helpmates every white piece should be employed in every mate, but here not, only they mak- ing cooks. Please study more helpmates and try again.” I took Pal’s advice to heart and finally made my problem sound.

Gianni Donati Benko's Bafflers, 1977 -+n+-+-vL +-+-+-+- -+-zp-mK-+ +-zp-+-+- -zp-mk-vl-+ +-+-+-+- qzp-zp-zP-+ wQl+-+-+- Black to play and help White mate in two (h#2; 4 sol.)

1. Kc4 Ke6 2. Qb3 Qa6 mate; 1. Kd5 Kf7 2. Qc4 Qa8 mate; 1. Kd3 Kf5 2. Bc2 Qf1 mate; 1. Ke4 Kg6 2. Bd3 Qh1 mate. Other advice: “Not nice to take Black pieces!” “Not worth to work on three pro- motions. I make much better with four promotions already and many others. Take more time! Better to make one good one than five mediums!” (Gianni notes that Pal’s English was a bit “fractured” in

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those days; today it is near perfect). black Bc8 was captured at home. This is ner much heavier problems do. Once Pal added a twin to a helpmate I impossible: six black units are missing Interestingly, most of Bob’s early two- sent him: “Your 3x twin I made 4x. I hope and the white pawns have made six cap- movers were rather heavy affairs. As he “took you like it. Otherwise was not good tures.) 1. ... c1=B+ 2. Kd1+ Bd2 3. Kxd2. lessons” from Benko, his problems became enough to publish.” smaller but richer. Here is one example. I finally met Pal in the late 1990’s at Gianni Donati Andy Kalotay’s apartment in New York Robert Lincoln Benko's Bafflers 1977 City. My nervousness vanished the moment Benko's Bafflers 1977 we met: Pal turned out to be a normal per- -+-+-+-vl son—just smarter than most. He enjoyed -+-+N+-+ the problems Andy and I showed as much +-+K+-+- as he enjoyed showing his latest studies. +-+p+-+r -+-+-+-+ Usually these get-togethers occurred right Lwq-sN-+Rzp after Pal had returned from Hungary or +-+pmk-+- right before he was leaving again. +-+k+-+- -zp-+-+-+ My only other encounter with Pal was -+-sn-zP-+ at a chess camp not far from my home. +-+-+-sN- I happily remember Pal’s impromptu +lwQ-+P+- -+-+-+-+ endgame analyses, and I have been -+-+-vL-+ unable to forget how easily Pal’s wife +-vL-+-+- trounced me in a couple of offhand games. +-+-+-+K Black to play and help White mate When asked for a recent problem, White to play and mate in two in three (h#3, with twins.) Gianni gave several. My favorite of the 1. Nf5! 1. ... Bc4 2. Qxc4 bunch was this proof game: threat Ne3 mate Twins: (b)(c)(d) Kd7->e7->f7->g5 mate; 1. ... Nb5 2. Qxb3 mate; 1. ... Nxf3 2. Gianni Donati Qxf3 mate; 1. ... Nxf5 2. Qe5 mate; 1. ... Nc6 (a) 1. ... Bf6 2. Bh6 Bg5 3. Bf8 Bf4 4. Bg7 mate; Thema Danicum 2006 First Prize 2. Rd6 mate; 1. ... Ne6 2. Nf6 mate; 1. ... Re7 (b) 1. ... Bg7 2. Bg5 Bh6 3. Bh4 Bf4 4. Bf6 mate; Proof Game in 24 moves 2. Nxe7 mate. (c) 1. ... Kd6 2. Bg5 Bd4 3. Bd8 Ke5 4. Bc7 mate; (d) 1. ... Ke6 2. Ne4 Bd4 3. Nc5+ Ke5 4. Bf4 mate. r+-+-+-sn A good effort, but look at what Bob is up to these days. This one helped him to In 1976 Pal ran a competition for “help- zppzp-+-+- win the 2001 World Championship for notmates,” a genre that—no surprise— -+nzp-zp-+ miniature two-movers. never flourished. Pal’s own example—in which the sides cooperate so that White +-zp-+-mkp Robert Lincoln doesn’t mate in three moves—was enough -+-+-+p+ StrateGems 2001 to inspire my own entry. I had a small interest in retro problems at the time and zP-+PzPP+r -+q+-+-+ I refused to assume that the convention -vlP+-+PzP about en passant keys (i.e., that an e.p. +-zp-+-+- key is legal only if Black’s last move can tRNwqQ+lsNK k+-+-+-+ be shown to have been the applicable After 24. ... Kg5 two-step pawn move) would apply to new sN-wQ-+-+- genres, so I made a problem in which it 1. d3 h5 2. Bf4 Nh6 3. Bd6 exd6 4. Nc3 Qg5 -+-+-+-+ had to be shown that an en passant key 5. Qb1 Qc1+ 6. Nd1 g5 7. a3 Bg7 8. Qa2 +-+-+-+- was not possible. Pal didn’t mind. (The Bxb2 9. Qc4 f6 10. Qg4 Kf7 11. Nf3 Re8 12. prize—a gift certificate—allowed me to Nd2 Re3 13. Nb1 Rh3 14. e3 Kg6 15. Be2 Nf7 -+-+-+-+ buy the chess set that I still use.) 16. Bf3 Nh8 17. Bc6 dxc6 18. 0-0 c5 19. Ndc3 +-mK-+-+L Nc6 20. Qd1 Bg4 21. Kh1 Be2 22. f3 Bxf1 23. White to play and mate in two Gianni Donati Ne2 g4 24. Ng1 Kg5 Benko’s Helpnotmate Contest, 1976 There are two tries. Try: 1. Nc4? with the idea of 2. Qa5 mate; 1. ... c6 2. Qb6 -+-+-+-+ Robert Lincoln mate; but 1. ... Qf5! refutes. Try: 1. Be4? with the idea of 2. Bd3 mates 1. ... Qf5 2. +p+-zp-+- Bob Lincoln is well-known as the world’s Bb7 mate, but 1. ... Qb8! -zp-+-+-+ foremost composer of two-mover minia- tures, author of the book series Fun with 1. Nc6! 1. ... Qb8 2. Nxb8 mate vlP+pzPl+- Chess Miniatures, wrote a column for (idea: 2. Nb4) ; Lmk-zP-zp-+ Chess Life for a few years called, “Easy 1. ... Qb7 2. Qa5 mate; 1. ... Kb7 2. Qa7 mate. Does It,” and is an inspiration to many of +P+-+p+- us, as finding original ideas in minia- GM Benko, in many of his articles on PzPpmK-zP-+ tures—problems with less than seven problems over the years, has stressed pieces—is not a simple endeavor. What is economy. Bob appears to be one of his +-+-vL-+- amazing is that he composes these not just most successful “pupils” in this area. White to move and not mate in three moves with an eye to “mate-building” (making problems with correct mates but little 1. e6 (not 1. exd6 e.p. This would imply thematic content) but often his problems James Walters Black’s Bf5 is promoted and the original show multiple themes in the same man- Walters was a strong USCF postal player

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from the “Show-Me” state; his last rating wins first place in most of the competitions Here your computer will probably tell when active was 2262 in 1987. He was a he enters, and got his start in Benko’s col- Richard Becker very good study composer; Bill Jones, umn. He is a player, having won the 1st Prize, World Cup 2011 another successful study composer with a Oregon Junior Championship, and most number of international awards to his of his studies look like “real endings.” -+-+-+-+ credit, once told me that the best way to get There is no doubt he will soon be a grand- ideas for studies was by playing correspon- master in chess composition. I present zp-tR-+-+p dence chess. Here are two of his studies; the first several of his Bafflers efforts and -+-+-+p+ first one Benko noted was a very game-like then his amazing first prize in the 2011 position. The means by which White extri- World Cup. +-+-+p+P cates himself from the two blind pigs on the r+-+-zp-+ seventh is indeed baffling. Richard Becker Benko’s Bafflers 1983 3rd Prize +-+KzP-+- James Walters (version) -+-+-+-+ Benko’s Bafflers 1980 -+-+-+-wq +k+-+-+- -+-+-+-+ +p+-+-+- White to play and draw +-tR-+-zpk -mK-zp-+P+ you initially that 1. exf4 draws as well. It -zpP+-zp-+ is worth your while to figure out why not. +-+-+-+k Instead: 1. Rb7+! Kc1 2. exf4 gxh5 3. Rxh7 zPp+-+-+- -+-+-+-+ a6! 4. Rh6! h4 5. Rxh4 a5 6. Rh5! Rxf4 7. Ke3 -+-+-+-+ Rf1 8. Ke2 Rf4 9. Ke3 Re4+ 10. Kd3 Re5 11. +-+-+-+- Kd4 Rb5 12. Kc4 Rb4+ 13. Kc3! And the +r+-zP-+- -+Q+-+P+ pawns on the fifth rank hang. Drawn. -+r+-+PzP +-+-+-+- If you would like to study more of +-+-+RmK- White to play and win Becker’s works, try the site http://www. White to play and win jmrw.com/Chess/Becker/base.htm. 1. g4+! Kh6 2. Qh2+ Kg7 3. Qb2+ Kg8 4. 1. axb6! (1. a6 only draws) 1. ... Rbb2 2. Qb3+ d5 5. Qxd5+ Kg7 6. Qf7+ Kh6 7. g7 (7. Kh1! Rxg2 3. Rxg7+!! Kxg7 (3. ... Rxg7 leads g5+? Kxg5 8. g7 Qd8+ 9. Kxb7 Kh6) 7. ... Some of the “old-timers” 4. Rg1 Rxg1+ 5. Kxg1 Qd8+ 8. Kxb7 Qg5 9. Ka6!! to the same end) and and now Black As I noted, many of the established Amer- Zugzwang 9. ... Qxg4 10. g8=N+ Kg5 Black can’t stop the pawns. is in : ican composers took part in Benko’s 11. Qf6+ Kh5 12. Qh6 mate . The underpro- column; I'll give a few examples. The first Here Walters uses the familiar, but motion is a nice touch, and this indeed is by another dean of American problem always attractive method of driving the looks like a real ending that could occur chess, Edgar Holladay, for years the best opposing king into the corner. Again, the in practice. American-born composer, and one of the black pawns appear unstoppable. few to earn an international title (interna- Richard Becker tional master). When I looked at this first James Walters Benko's Bafflers 1985, 2nd one, I was disappointed—“Oh, the old Benko’s Bafflers 1980 Commendation knight trick again”—but then realized -+-+-+-+ -+-+-+-wq what Holladay had done. Edgar Holladay +-zp-+-+- +-+Q+-+- Benko’s Bafflers 1980 -+-zpR+-+ p+-vL-+-+ +-+P+-+- +p+k+-+- -+-+-+-+ p+-+L+-+ -+-+-+-+ zP-+Q+L+- zp-+-+-+- +K+-+-+- -zp-+q+r+ -mk-+K+-+ -+-+-+-+ tr-+-+-+- +-+-+-+- +-+-+-+- -+k+-+Nzp White to play and win White to play and win +-zpN+-+K

1. Bb1! Kxb1 (1. ... a2 2. Bxa2 Kxa2 3. Here the goal is to invert the battery, so -+P+-+-+ Re4) 2. Kd2 a2 3. Re1+ Kb2 4. Ra1! a3 (4. ... the black king is driven all over the place: +-+-+-vL- 1. Bh2+ Ke4 2. Qg4+ Kd5 3. Qf5+ Kc6 4. Kxa1 5. Kc2 and White mates) 5. Kd1, White to play and mate in two White wins, Black’s hopes of queening Qe6+ Kb7 5. Qd7+ Ka8 6. Qd5+ Ka7 7. Qf7+ are now a distant memory. Ka8 8. Qf3+ Ka7 9. Qf2+ Kb7 10. Qg2+ Kb6 The key is 1. a8=N! which has the obvi- 11. Qg1+ Kc6 12. Qh1+ Kd7 13. Qd5+ Ke7 14. ous threat of 2. Nxb6 mate. But that is not Bd6+ Kd7 15. Be5+ wins the black queen. the main idea; that is all the other mates Richard Becker that arise when Black defends against this: There is no doubt that Richard Becker of And then finally, his World Cup problem: 1. ... Rb5 2. Qd4 mate; 1. ... Rd5 2. Qa4 Oregon, an aerospace engineer, is Benko’s mate; 1. ... Ra6 2. Qc6 mate; 1. ... Qd5 2. most successful student. He regularly (see diagram top of next column) Nge5 mate; 1. ... Qxf7 2. Ne3 mate. Note

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how each defense opens up another mat- William Barclay of how preposterous components of the ing opportunity; for example, both 1. ... Benko’s Bafflers 1967 series may appear,” as inspirations for this Qxf7 and 1. ... Qd5 frees the rook to study. Benko noted in the solutions to this defend b6 but gives up control of e3 and -+R+-+-+ one, that, “usually Black chases White’s e5 (the queen is pinned and has blocked king into stalemate—this different his own rook in this second example). +-+p+NvL- approach is more paradoxical.” -+-+r+-+ 1. Rxa7+! Nxa7 (If 1. ... Kb6 2. Qc7+ Kc5 Another name I have seen dating back 3. Qe5+ Kb6 [3. ... Qd5+?? 4. Qxd5+ cxd5 to compositions in the 1930s was O. +-zPk+-+- 5. Rxb7 loses] and a perpetual) 2. Nc7+ Kb6 Aarhus. He published snappy, classical n+-+R+-+ 3. Na8+ Qxa8 (3. ... Ka6 4. Nc7+ would three-movers, although not much can be lead to another perpetual) 4. Qb8 Qxb8, found about him. I believe he was still mK-+-+P+- stalemate! An unfortunate flaw in this publishing in his eighties, and lived to l+-trL+-+ study, that I have not seen discussed nearly one hundred from what I can find before, is that 1. Nc7+ also seems to draw, in the Social Security Death Index. There +Q+N+n+- for example: 1. Nc7+ Kb6 2. Qb2+ Kxc7 3. is a great reprint of an old newspaper White to play and mate in two Qe5+ Nbd6 4. Qa5+ Kd7 5. Qxa7+ Nxa7 story on him called “The Pawn Pusher” 6. Rxg8 Ke6 7. Kxh2 Kd5 8. Rg5+. mate 1. ... Rd4 2. Rxd4 mate 1. ... d6 2. Qb7 from 1943 at blogs2.startribune.com/ ; ; mate 1. ... Re5 2. Rxe5 mate 1. ... Rxe4 2. Qxe4 blogs/oldnews/archives/48; it is well- ; ; mate 1. ... Ne3 2. Nxe3 mate worth a read. Here is what I found to be ; . Such problems his best Baffler. remind me of Charles Hertan’s comment SOME OTHER YOUNG in Forcing Chess Moves regarding “Mate in O. Aarhus Two” problems: “a genre which I specifically PLAYER-COMPOSERS Benko’s Bafflers 1977 designed to confound human biases, as you will discover if you become addicted to QvL-+-+L+ solving them as I have.” As he notes, solv- Kenneth Regan ing such problems give you what he calls Kenneth Regan is, as is our next subject, +-+-+-+- “computer eyes,” the ability to see things a prodigy who eschewed professional p+-+-+-+ we would not normally see. chess for an academic career. He was one of our most promising juniors in the +-+-+-+- Richard Kujoth is another player many 1970s. He has not turned his back on P+-sNpzP-+ of you are familiar with, although he chess entirely, in fact his website, never made master, he is well-known for http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/~regan/, +R+pmk-sn- the famous game against Fashingbauer contains much interesting chess-related (considered in many sources to be a fake, material, including that on computer -+-+-+-+ but Kujoth has proven the veracity of the cheating. He notes, “Answering Frederic +-+-mK-+- game many times over) with only the first Friedel’s open request for help evaluating ten moves given, all of them pawn moves White to play and mate in three Silvio Danailov’s statistical allegations of by White: 1. e4 c5 2. b4 cxb4 3. a3 Nc6 4. axb4 Nf6 5. b5 Nb8 6. e5 Qc7 7. d4 Nd5 8. c4 cheating in the 2006 Kramnik-Topalov The play is extremely variation-rich Nb6 9. c5 Nd5 10. b6 Qd8 match drew me back into chess as a and a later 1-0. research activity, and I now have several and has its share of sacrifices, with rook, He composed a few problems, but only knight, and white-squared bishop all published papers on my probabilistic 1. Bc4! a5 one study. If you are going to be known model of move-choice and skill evaluation. being sacrificed: (if 1. ... Kxd4 for just one study, this is it: 2. Ba7+ Kxc4 3. Qg8 mate; 1. ... Ne2 2. This underlies my anti-cheating work, Rxd3+ exd3 3. Nf5 mate) 2. Bxd3 Kxd4 (2. Richard Kujoth including private but official involvement ... exd3 3. Nc2 mate; 2. ... Ne2 3. Qxe4 Benko’s Bafflers, 1972. 4th prize-winner in the Sebastien Feller case.” When asked mate) 3. Ba7 mate. A very well-presented for his reminiscences about Benko, he problem, one I would love to have com- R+n+-+q+ noted that “it was a thrill to be published posed myself. so early as a kid. His columns and zpn+-+-+- Reuben Fine’s book drew me in to the Bill Barclay is co-author, with Tom k+p+-+-+ endgame, which I actually studied as Sweeney, of the little-known book, Beauty opposed to the openings.” is Where You Find It, (Pageant, 1972) a +N+-wQ-+- He, like Noam, lists Benko as his most simple and concise introduction to the -+-+-+-+ important influence as a player. In fact he chess problem art. It is relatively easy to has toyed with writing a column on the find a good, cheap used copy of the book +-+-+-+p games that most influenced his chess from various sites and if you have any -+-+-+-zp education, all of them draws against interest at all in learning the basics of Benko. Never having had formal lessons, chess problems, I recommend it highly. +-+-+-+K these games shaped his development as Here is one of Bill’s efforts from the first White to play a player. Since he may someday still write year of Benko’s column. that article, I leave those to him to pres- Another example of forcing moves. ent at a future date. (see diagram top of next column) Black is threatening mate. In his book, Here is his study, published at the age 1. Ba1! Chess is an art, Kujoth gives both of 12. The staircase theme with the queen Another variation-rich problem: is probably easy to see once you get there, Bxb1 2. Bc4 mate 1. ... Bb3 2. Qxb3 mate 1. Reshevsky and his capacity to fall into ; ; but how many of you, without a com- ... Bc4 2. Bxc4 mate 1. ... Nc3 2. Nxc3 mate unwitting draws, and Alekhine’s point ; ; puter, see the rook sacrifice? 1. ... Rc2 2. Rd4 mate; 1. ... Rb2 2. Qd3 mate; that “a series of moves, when ‘forcing,’ 1. ... Rxd1 2. Qxa2 mate; 1. ... Rd3+ 2. Qxd3 should be pursued to the end, regardless (see diagram top of next page)

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Compositions

Kenneth Regan If the white king held d2, the simple 1. and also a sacrifice of a bishop, which Benko’s Bafflers, 1972 (Special Prize) Rxf4 would mate here. But if 1. Ke1?, would give the problem the additional then 1. ... f3 and there is no mate in two, theme of a Phoenix, which is the rebirth -+-+-+R+ so the need to control f3 and block the f- of a sacrificed piece by promotion. After pawn comes from 1. Nf3!, and if 1. ... Kxf3 some weeks, I found the following: +-+-+-+- 2. Qxf4 mate; 1. ... exf3 2. Re6 mate and -+-+-+-+ finally 1. ... c2 2. Qa3 mate. Steven B. Dowd Heilbronner Stimme 2007 +p+-+-+- It occurs to me that Benko has pro- -zPp+-+-zp duced more university professors in his -+-+-+-+ “students” than many a professor himself. +-zP-mK-+- Is it the studious approach he has always vL-zp-+p+k P+-+-+pmk advocated towards chess? -+P+-zP-zp +-+-+-+- +-+-+R+P White to play Steven Dowd (?) -mK-+-+-+ I hope the reader won’t think it so much 1. a4 seems to win here as well, so it is +-+-+-+- hubris if I add myself as a student of Benko. probably best to consider the study after I actually did not become involved in chess -+-+-+-+ the first set of moves: 1. Kf2 h3, and now problems until 2004, as the mantra I heard 2. Rg3? g1=Q+ leads to stalemate, so 2. a4! +-+-+-+- time and again when I began playing chess bxa4 3. b5 a3 4. b6 a2 5. b7 a1=Q 6. Rxg2+!! White to play and mate in six was that they were bad for my game. Such Kh1 (6. ... hxg2 and Black is mated in nonsense! Appreciating chess in another two) 7. Rh2+! Kxh2 8. b8=Q+ Kh1 and now The solution runs 1. Rb5! Kh8 2. Rb8+ way must surely be one of the keys to real the staircase maneuver of the queen Kh7 3. Bb6! axb6 4. c7 b5 5. c8=B! Kh8 and mastery of the game. begins: 9. Qb7+ Kh2 10. Qc7+ Kh1 11. Qc6+ now a discovered mate 6. Bf5 mate. Not a As an author, I have only participated Kh2 12. Qd6+ Kh1 13. Qd5+ Kh2 14. Qe5+ Kh1 deep problem, but one for solvers, which in the Bafflers as part of the Endgame 15. Qe4+ Kh2 16. Qf4+ Kh1 17. Qf3+ Kh2 18. is why I published it in a small column in Lab, when I was trying to compose stud- Qg3+ Kh1 19. Qxh3 mate. Germany, where the acclaim was great. ies. One of the things I learned, and At that age, I was still trying to figure Sometimes it is all about just composing perhaps not quickly, was that I was not out smothered mates. Sigh. what you love and hoping that readers and a natural study composer, but Pal was solvers appreciate your efforts. always very helpful and even helped me convert a few “good idea, bad implemen- Stuart Rachels tation” studies into something worthy of Stuart was most definitely the most promis- his column. But one way I really learned Conclusion ing player to come out of Alabama, at one time about composing—especially directmates Such a celebratory article can only cover he held the record as the youngest master, —was by reviewing the Bafflers year by a small portion of the excellence Benko and became U.S. co-champion. Despite the year. I often found ideas I could use in my provided us over the last 45 years. If I fact that he held two grandmaster norms, he own small compositions. One inspiration have missed anyone who considers them- turned his back on competitive chess, as was the following by a frequent contrib- selves a student of Benko’s, I am sorry; many do when they realize the rewards are utor to the column. please feel free to write the editor to tell few, and took up “the family business” of of your experiences and your problems philosophy. He is now a professor of philos- Tom Rogalski that were published in the column. I hope ophy at the University of Alabama. He hasn’t Benko’s Bafflers 1983 GM Benko features some of what he con- turned his back on chess completely, and siders to be the best efforts from his wrote an interesting essay on chess for the -+-+-+-+ column over the next few months, and I book, Philosophy Looks at Chess, by Ben- particularly hope to be able to write jamin Hale. Reviews consistently cite his +-+-zPRzpk another column in five years for his golden essay as one of the best in the book. -+-+-+-zp anniversary. . Here is a small but neat little problem he composed at the age of 12: +-+-+K+P -+-+-+-+ Stuart Rachels More Bafflers Benko’s Bafflers 1983 +-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+ See Chess Life Online’s April section -+-+-+-+ for more material by Dr. Dowd: Three +-+-+-+- additional compositions by Victor +-+-+-+- White to play and mate in three Baja that didn’t quite fit in this arti- -+-wQ-tR-+ cle. Also, the full April 1967 “Benko’s It's obvious that a promotion to queen Bafflers” column is posted. +-+-+-+- or rook stalemates Black, since the g7- Of course, this month’s “Bafflers” can -+-+pzp-+ pawn is pinned. So the solution for this be found as usual in his “Endgame snappy miniature is 1. e8=B! Kg8 (if 1. ... Lab” column, which begins on page 46. +-zp-mk-+- Kh8 2. Rf8+ Kh7 3. Bg6 mate) 2. Kg6 Kh8 Congratulations, GM Pal Benko, -+-+-+-+ 3. Rf8 mate. for 45 years of inspiring the entire From studying this one, I wondered if chess community from the pages of Chess Life +-+-+KsN- a longer implementation might be possi- ! White to play and mate in two ble, with more of an Indian-like maneuver

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Back to Basics Don’t Retreat—Reload!

By GM Lev Alburt And in a lost position—reload with traps.

Nd4 6. 0-0 Nxb5 7. Nxb5 d5 8. exd5 a6 9. Nc3 As long as you have at least one (prac- only option was 16. ... Bxf4. (16. ... Bb7?? Nf6 tical) chance in a thousand to save the 17. Bxe5 Qxe5 18. Nf6+). game, do not resign! (Of course, if your 17. Bxe5 Qxe5 18. Nc3 next round starts in two hours, one-in-a- r+lwqk+-tr hundred may suffice). +p+-zppvlp 18. Qh6 would have been interesting but he could just retreat his queen to -+-+-+-+ p+-+-snp+ g7. (Not 18. ... Qxb2 19. c3!) I’d prefer 18. Ng5—closer to the black +-+-+-+- +-zpP+-+- king. -+-+-+-+ -+-+-zP-+ 18. ... Qd6 19. Qg5 Ra7 20. Re3 e5 21. Rfe1 +-+-+-wQ- +-sN-+N+- -+-mK-+-+ PzPPzP-+PzP -+l+-trk+ +-+-+-+- tR-vLQ+RmK- tr-+-+-+p -+-+k+-+ After 9. ... Nf6 pzp-wq-+p+ +-+-+-+- +-zp-zppwQ- 10. d3 White to play -+-+-+-+ More accurate is 10. d4. +-sNPtR-+- Should Black resign here? Perhaps yes 10. ... Nxd5 11. Ne4 Qc7 12. Kh1 0-0 13. Ne5 —if White plays 1. Qg2+, as coming mates- PzPP+-+PzP in-two are simple. But if 1. Qe3+, then I had already planned on sacrificing +-+-tR-+K quickly play 1. ... Kd1, hoping for 2. Kc3 the pawn, I just didn’t know how he would After 21. Rfe1 or 2. Kd3, both of which are stalemates. accept it. (In severe time pressure, even world cham- 13. ... Nxf4 14. Bxf4 Bxe5 15. Qd2 b6 16. 21. ... Re7 pions have made such a blunder!) Rae1 Now let’s go to our game and notes of This move allows 22. Nd5. Thus: 21. ... the month and its author, Michael Robert- Re8!. son. Writes Michael: r+l+-trk+ In the final position my opponent +-wq-zpp+p 22. Nd5 Re6 23. c4 b5 24. h4 resigned, thinking that I had a forced mating net. I did have a forced mate, but pzp-+-+p+ Our local club had split on if 24. h4 was I did not see it. The continuation that I +-zp-vl-+- better than 24. b3. I felt that c4 was saw and that I had planned to play would already protected. I wanted to produce my own threats. have lost for me, and if he had played just -+-+NvL-+ Yes: 24. h4!. one more move he would have seen that. +-+P+-+- So the lesson here is “When is it too early 24. ... Bb7 25. Nf4 to resign”? PzPPwQ-+PzP I really hope this is a good lesson and +-+-tRR+K Using the pin on e5. hope people get something out of this 25. ... Ree8 26. R3e2? After 16. Rae1 game. (Lev’s further comments will be in italics). This move was slow and too defensive, White has—at least—some compensa- I had illusions of him loading up on g2. Closed Sicilian (B23) tion for a sacrificed pawn. And to attack Yes, 26. R3e2 isn’t necessary. But even Michael Robertson (1781) is usually easier than to defend. after 26. h5, is White’s attack worth a pawn? Todd Imada (1874) 16. ... f5 4th Annual Louisville Open 2011 (1) 26. ... Kg7 I don’t know if opening his king up was 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Bb5 best, but it did surprise me, I thought his 26. ... Bc6!—L.A.

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27. h5 Bc6 28. h6+ Kf7 29. Nh5! Kg8 30. b4!? have worked if he had not resigned. This is the forced mate that I did not see Rather, it might have worked. at the time; 48. Rb7 Rf8 49. Rh7+ Kg8 50. I was trying to force the queen away Rg7+ Kh8 51. Nh7 from f6. 45. Nxe6 Rxc6 Michael is a persistent attacker! His shots repeatedly missing the target, he -+-+-+k+ -+-+-tr-mk doesn’t give up—just keeps reloading. +-+R+-+- +-+-+-tRN 30. ... cxb4 31. c5 Qd8 -+r+N+pzP -+-+-+pzP At this point I felt like the queen trade +p+-+p+- +p+-+p+- was forced and I was losing steam in the pzp-+-+-+ attack. pzp-+-+-+ 32. Qxd8 Rxd8 33. Ng7 Rxd3 34. Rxe5 +-+-+-+- +-+-+-+- -+-+-+P+ -+-+-trk+ -+-+-+P+ +-+-+-+K +-+-+-+K +-+-+-sNp Analysis after 51. Nh7 p+l+-+pzP After 45. ... Rxc6 51. ... Rg8 52. Rf7 b3 53. Nf6 Rd8 54. +pzP-tRp+- 46. Rg7+ Rh7 mate. Of course Todd had to play his only Here 46. Ng5 wins—easily! White threat- -zp-+-+-+ defensive move, 47. ... Rf6!. However, I ens 47. Rd8 checkmate. If 46. ... Kf8, then +-+r+-+- think Michael is too pessimistic about his 47. h7; 46. ... Rc8 47. Rg7+ (now!) 47. ... chances to see the trap (with black pawns P+-+-+P+ Kf8 (47. ... Kh8 48. Nf7 mate) 48. Ne6+ Ke8 beating the rook) and thus avoiding it, +-+-tR-+K 49. h7; 46. ... Rf6 47. Rd8+ Rf8 48. h7+ perhaps even finding a win (as he did Kg7 49. Rxf8. After 34. Rxe5 later). 46. ... Kh8 47. Ng5, Black resigned. Some advice: before making a “win- 34. ... Rd2?! ning” move, think! Doublecheck! Then—if there is a danger—reassess the position I think 34. ... Rh3+ would have been -+-+-+-mk calmly. At worst, after 47. ... Rf6 48. Rb7 stronger. My opponent said he saw this +-+-+-tR- Rf8 White has a perpetual check: 49. Rh7+ but felt like his rook would be in a bad Kg8 50. Rg7+. Next step—to look for a position, but I thought winning that pawn -+r+-+pzP win —and to find a winning line with 51. would have been crushing. +p+-+psN- Nh7, and then Nf6 and Rh7, the Arabian After 34. ... Rh3+ 35. Kg1 Rxh6 36. Ne6 Mate. . White is three pawns down, but the game pzp-+-+-+ isn’t over yet, as the black pieces aren’t +-+-+-+- Look for GM Alburt’s new book, A Fresh well coordinated (rook on h6!), the black Look at Chess, which is a collection of his king is somewhat vulnerable—plus, -+-+-+P+ “Back to Basics” columns. It is available White’s passed pawn is also a factor! +-+-+-+K now on uscfsales.com. 35. R1e2 Rxe2 After 47. Ng5 Send in your games! (35. ... Rfd8!—L.A.) My opponent resigned here. This is the If you are unrated or were rated 36. Rxe2 Be4 37. Rd2 Rc8 38. Ne6 a5 39. Rd7 main position for us to look at. We have 1799 or be low on your Chess Life a4 40. Rg7+ Kh8 41. Ng5 a local player, Dr. Ronnie Barnes, who (CL) label, then GM Lev Alburt invites has always told me “Never give up”! This you to send your most instructive -+r+-+-mk would be a great example of resigning game with notes to: too soon. I was expecting my opponent to Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life +-+-+-tRp play 47. ... Rf6, the forced move to stop PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN -+-+-+pzP the mate threat. I had planned to play 48. 38557-3967 Nf7+ anyway to win the Exchange and be Or to [email protected] +pzP-+psN- a rook up, but that would have been a pzp-+l+-+ horrible mistake and would have lost the GM Alburt will select the “most game. instructive” game and CL will award +-+-+-+- (Moral: always check—time permitting, an autographed copy of Lev’s newest P+-+-+P+ of course—a “pre-planned move” when book, Chess Training Pocket Book II the position actually occurs on the board. (by Lev Alburt and Al Lawrence) to +-+-+-+K Do it on EVERY move, every step of the the person submitting the most in - After 41. Ng5 “forced” variation.—L.A.) structive game and annotations. Do not send games with only a Although there IS a forced mate here, few notes, as they are of little instruc- With a mate threat at f7. I did not see it and I doubt I would have Almost from nowhere Michael—again— found it over the board. If my opponent tive value and can’t be used. Writing creates serious threats. had played one more move he would have skills are a plus, but instructiveness is a must! Make sure your game (or 41. ... Bd5 42. Rxh7+ Kg8 43. Rd7 Bxa2 44. seen that I did not see the forced mate and c6 Be6 won the game: 47. ... Rf6 48. Nf7+?? Rxf7 part of it) and your notes will be of 49. Rxf7 b3 and now the clumsy rook is interest to other readers. A difficult move to make, but this would unable to stop the pawns.

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Endgame Lab Pawn Plus

By GM Pal Benko Endings from Moscow to London

50. h4 Kd3 51. h5 Ke2 53. ... axb4 54. Bxb4 Nf3 55. a5 Bd4 56. Be7 Here is a selection of interesting and instructive endings from two of 2011’s Black’s counterplay is a phantom. He Also good enough is 56. Bxd3. top events, the traditional in Moscow and the London Classic. has no remedy against the passed pawns 56. ... f5? on both sides. There is no perpetual Piece for pawns check, even after 51. ... Qb3 52. Qf5. This only accelerates the end. There GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2802, ARM) 52. h6 Qc4 53. h7 Ke1 54. Qxf6, Black was still time for 56. ... f6 puts up more GM (FIDE 2755, RUS) resigned. resistance. Moscow, Tal Memorial 2011 57. exf5 gxf5 58. Bd8 Kf7 59. Bb6 Ke6 60. Outside passed pawns Bxd4 Nxd4 61. Bxd3, Black resigned. -+-+-+-wQ GM Vassily Ivanchuk (FIDE 2775, UKR) +p+-+p+- GM Peter Svidler (FIDE 2755, RUS) There is no defense against the passed Moscow, Tal Memorial 2011 pawns on both sides of the board. White pzPq+n+p+ only has to avoid the knight being sacked zP-+-+k+- -+-+-+k+ for the a-pawn that would result in the -+-+p+-zp bad-corner (h8), bishop draw. +-vl-+p+- Connected Passed Pawns +-sN-zP-+P -+-+-+p+ GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2800, RUS) -+-+-zPP+ GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE 2730, RUS) zpL+p+-+p Moscow, Tal Memorial 2011 +-+-+-mK- Psn-+-+-+ White to play +P+-zP-zPP -+-+-+k+ The material is equal but the black -+-+-+P+ +-+-+-+p king is in a rather odd location. p+-+-+p+ 42. Qxh4!? +-+-vL-+K White to play +p+-+-+- The consequences of this knight sac are -+-+-+-zP hard to calculate. Players looking for a White has an extra pawn and the calmer game would have chosen 42. Ne2. bishop pair, but the b-pawn is blockaded +-+L+-zP- 42. ... Qxc3 43. g4+ Ke5 44. Qh8+ f6 45. and the g-pawns are doubled. White’s -vl-+-zP-+ Qb8+ aim is to eliminate these factors. 45. Kg1 Nc2 +-+-+-mK- So this was the point of the sac. The far Black to play advanced b-passed pawn is a permanent Black goes pawn-hunting. Reasonable danger as the white queen is free to con- would have been 45. ... f5 followed by … White is in trouble. His only hope is in tinue her assault. Kf7 since Bxb4 results in a drawn oppo- the opposite-color bishops. 45. ... Kd5 46. Qxb7+ Qc6 47. Qb8 Nc5 48. site-color bishop-ending. 35. ... Kf7 36. f4 Qg8+ Qe6 46. Bd2 Bb6 47. Kf2 d4 48. e4 A better try is 36. Kf1 Ke6 37. Ke2 fol- Another way is 48. ... Ke5 49. Qxg6 48. exd4 Nxd4 49. Be3 Bc5! Qd7. lowed by h4-h5. White has to trade his kingside pawns in order to blockade or 49. Qxg6 48. ... d3+ 49. Kf1 Ne3+ 50. Ke1 Nxg2+ 51. Kd1 h4 give up his bishop for a draw. Nabs the third pawn, clearing a path for 36. ... Ke6 37. Kf2 Kd5 38. Ke2 Kc5 39. Kd2 the h-pawn to advance. Retreating with 51. ... Ne3+ would be a5 40. f5? 49. ... Kc4? more advisable but Black’s position has definitely worsened. Better is 40. g4. Either 49. ... Nd7 or 49. ... Kd6 50. h4 52. gxh4 Nxh4 53. b4! 40. ... a4! 41. Bc2 Nd7 51. h5 Ne5 would have given more chances for counterplay. The blockade has been broken. If 41. fxg6 b4!, the black pawns prevail,

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Problem I Problem II Benko’s Bafflers J. Mikitovics 2010 J. Timman 2010 -tr-vL-+N+ -+-+-+K+ Most of the time these studies resemble positions that could actu- +P+-+-+- +-zpk+-+- ally occur over the board. You must -+-+-+-mK -+-zpN+-zP simply reach a theoretically won or +-+-+-+- +-+-+-+- drawn position for White. -+-+-+-+ -+-+-+-+ Solutions can be found on page 71. +-+-+-+- +-+-+-+- Please e-mail submissions for -+-zP-mk-+ p+-+R+-+ Benko’s Bafflers to: [email protected] +-+-+-+- tr-vl-+-+- White to play and win White to play and draw

41. ... Bxh3 42. Kxd3 Bf1+ 43. Ke3 Kg4 44. transforming his advantage into two Simpler was 38. Qe7 followed by Rb8 passed pawns far from each other. Kf2 Bb5 45. Bc3 Bc6 46. Be5 b5 47. Bb8 a6 after which resignation is reasonable. 48. Bc7 f5 49. b3 Bd5 50. Bd6 f4! 41. ... a3 42. Bb1 38. ... Qa2 39. Rxc3? b1=Q 40. Rc8 White could not stop his opponent from After 42. Bb3 gxf5 43. Kc2 Be5 44. Be6 And Black resigned! Both players obvi- creating another passed pawn. After 51. Kd6! 45. Bg8 h6 46. Kb3 Bxg3 there is a ously overlooked that after 40. ... Qf1+ 41. similar win as in the game. Bxf4 h4 52. Bd6 h3 53. Kg1 h2+ wins. Kxf1 Qa6+ 42. Kg2 Rxc8 Black could put 42. ... gxf5 43. Kc2 Kb4 44. Ba2 Be5 45. Be6 51. gxf4 h4 52. f5 Kxf5 53. Ke3 Kg4 54. Kf2 up still more resistance. a2 46. Bxa2 Bxg3 47. h5 h6 48. Kd3 Ka3 49. h3 55. Ke3 Be4 56. Kf2 Bb1 57. a3 Ba2 58. Bd5 b4 50. Kc2 Be5 51. Bb3 f4 52. Bd5 Bf6 b4 Bf7, White resigned. Mating Attack with Pawn 53. Kb1 b3, White resigned. GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2758, USA) Liberating the black king with ... Bh5- GM Michael Adams (FIDE 2734, ENG) Advanced Pawns ... Kf5-... Bg4 also will win the a3-pawn London, 2011 GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2758, USA) and obtains a third passed pawn which GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2826, NOR) ends all resistance. -wqr+-+-mk Moscow, Tal Memorial 2011 Pawn Race +-+-+-+p GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2800, RUS) -+-+-+k+ GM David Howell (FIDE 2633, ENG) -+P+-zp-+ zp-+-+p+p London, London 2011 +rvlP+-+- -zp-+-+-+ -zpQ+-sNp+ +-+-+-+- -+-+-trk+ +-+-vLl+- -+-zp-+p+ +-+-+pzpp -+-+-+-zP +-+-+lzP- Q+-+-+-+ +-+-tRRmK- PzP-+-zP-zP +-+-+-+- Black to play Pzp-+P+-+ +-+-vL-mK- A sharp, tactical position. Black to play +q+-+NzP- 36. ... Bxe3+? -vl-tR-zPKzP White sacrificed (or possibly overlooked) Fails to simplify into a better ending. As a pawn earlier but unfortunately he faces +-+-+-+- 36. ... Qb6!? 37. Qc1 (Worse is 37. Bxc5 further disadvantages. White to play Rxc5 38. Qd4 R5xc6!) 37. ... Bxe3+ 38. 33. ... Be2! Qxe3 Qxe3+ 39. Rxe3 b3 while 37. Bf2 Besides being a pawn up, the white Bxd5! 38. Nxd5 Qxc6 39. Bxc5 Rxc5 40. That’s all she wrote! This imprisons pieces are also on better squares. The Qxb4 Rxd5, or 37. Rxf3 gxf3 38. Kf2 Re8 the white king, with his own king soon to a- and b-pawn race starts with these 39. Ne6 Rxe6 40. dxe6 Bxe3+ 41. Rxe3 arrive on d3. Therefore White is forced to favorable conditions for White. Re5 42. Qb3 Kg7 yet this is too much to see give away another pawn. 28. a5 Bc3 29. Rd5 Qc2 30. Qb7 in such a short time. 34. f4 gxf3 e.p. 35. Bf2 d3 36. Be1 Kg7 37. 37. Rxe3 Qb6 38. Rfe1 b3? Kf2 Kf6 38. Ke3 Kf5 39. h3 h5 40. Bd2 Bf1 Leaves the e-pawn unprotected for the 41. Be1 quick advance of the a-pawn. The tide has turned. Instead, 38. ... Ra5 39. Kf1 Ra1 should have been tried 30. ... b3 Two alternatives here are 41. h4 Kg4 or to evade the storm. 41. Kxf3 Bxh3, but the black bishop always After 30. ... Qxe4 31. a6 Qe8 32. a7 h6 39. Qc3 Rf8 40. Ne6 b2 41. c7!, Black gets free. Next step is to attack the a2- 33. Ra5 Qa8 34. Rb5 wins. resigned. pawn with the bishop, creating holes for the king to use to break through. All lines are 31. a6 b2 32. Rb5 Qa4 33. a7 h6 34. e5 Kh7 A deadly thrust. Black resigned, since worth studying. 35. Rb3 Qa2 36. h4 Kg8 37. h5 Qa5 38. Qb8 41. ... b1=Q 42. Qxf6+! leads to mate. .

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2012 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX SUMMARY Trophies Plus awards $12,500 in cash prizes in the 2012 Grand Prix!

2012 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX STANDINGS

The following point totals reflect all rated event OVERALL STANDINGS information as of March 8 for the 2012 Grand Prix. NAME STATE PTS. All Grand Prix updates are unofficial and subject to change during the year or until year-end 1 IM Justin Sarkar NY 72.50 tabulation is complete. 2 GM Mikheil Kekelidze NY 60.00 3 GM Alexander Ivanov MA 49.00 4 GM Sergey Kudrin CT 43.83 5 GM Melikset Khachiyan CA 38.60 6 IM Enrico Sevillano CA 38.33 7 GM Timur Gareyev TX 34.00 8 FM Alexandre Kretchetov CA 30.33 9 IM Raymond Kaufman CA 28.66 10 GM Gregory Kaidanov KY 26.33 11 IM Tegshsuren Enkhbat MD 25.50

GM ALEX LENDERMAN (right) seemed to have a stranglehold on the 12 GM Eugene Perelshteyn MA 24.50 Grand Prix after winning three years in a row, but GM SERGEY 13 FM Victor C. Shen NJ 22.00 KUDRIN (left) managed to break through last year as Lenderman fell to ninth place. As we start the 2012 Grand Prix, will we see a 14 IM Jay Richard Bonin NY 20.91 new face rise to the top? 15 GM Alex Yermolinsky SD 20.66

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ChessMagnetSchool.com is the sponsor of the 2012 Junior Grand Prix (JGP). Official standings for events received and processed by March 7, 2012 are unofficial and subject to change during the year or until year-end tabulation is complete. 2012 JGP prizes were not available as of press time and will be announced at a later date. The method for calculating points has been modified; see uschess.org for the most up-to-date information. Chess Magnet School provides computer-based online chess training for both adults and children, including those who study independently and those who study under the guidance of a coach or teacher, as well as support for chess coaches and others who teach chess. Chess Magnet School has been a partner with USCF on a number of projects and activities since 2006, and has provided the free program that teaches the rules of chess to newcomers in the “New to Chess” section of USCF’s website. USCF members are invited to learn more about Chess Magnet School at www.Chess- MagnetSchool.com. 2012 CHESSMAGNETSCHOOL.COM JUNIOR GRAND PRIX TOP OVERALL STANDINGS

Name State Pts. Name State Pts.

REAVES, JAYDEN NY 3086 JIANG, KELVIN CA-N 2134 YU, JENNIFER R VA 2935 CARLOS, TIMOTHY NY 2100 SHI, JEFFREY NY 2824 SHARMA, VINAY 2100 ULRICH, ANNE E WI 2752 CHANG, JEFFREY E MD 2055 TANENBAUM, ZACHARY CHEN CT 2743 PARK, JONATHAN JONGWON GA 2008 BEHAL, ADITYA CA-N 2726 CORRIGAN, KEVIN NJ 2006 MCGREEN, MAYA NY 2635 TURGUT, AYDIN IL 2005 AZVOLINSKY, ARTHUR PA 2596 TAYLOR-BRILL, SETH NC 1977 CHAVEZ, JOSE PA 2450 CARDINI, NICK PA 1960 MIZUSHIMA, DEREK MD 2398 KOBLA, VISHAL VA 1933 RUSH, DECLAN NY 2393 RAJASEKARAN, VIGNESH VA 1904 ELBIEH, ERIK M MA 2390 SNYDER, DAVID A MD 1897 PORTER, NATHAN I OR 2344 DOUGLAS, THEOPHILUS, JR NY 1872 VASAN, VIKRAM CA-N 2335 FLOOD, CHRISTIAN NJ 1866 CLARE, ZACHARY A DC 2327 WANG, ANDREW B VA 1864 LUO, MAGGIE VA 2306 CAO-DAO, VIVIAN VA 1860 BASHKANSKY, NAOMI WA 2232 LAMBRECHT, AARON MITCHELL WI 1853 CHERIN, SAM NY 2223 LEE, GI YUN AL 1836 KRISHNAN, AJAY CA-S 2219 FRAGOLA, SAM NY 1834 PATEL, ADVAIT WV 2167 POPESCU, ROMAIN NY 1833

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2012 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship CORRESPONDENCE CHESS MATCHES (TWO PLAYERS) th $1,000 FIRST PRIZE Tw o or six-game options. ENTRY FEE: $5. USCF’s 65 (plus title of USCF’s Golden Knights Champion and plaque) Win A Correspondence Chess Trophy Four-player, double round-robin with class-level pairings. ANNUAL 2nd place $600 • 3rd place $400 • 4th place $300 • 5th place $200 1st-place winner re ceives a trophy. 6th thru 10th place $100 each • ENTRY FEE: $25 ENTRY FEE: $10. These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members who reside on the North American continent, Victor Palciauskas Prize Tournaments islands, or Hawaii, as well as those USCF members with an APO or FPO address. USCF members who reside outside of the North Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with each Am erican continent are welcome to participate in e-mail events. Your USCF membership must remain current for the duration of of six opponents. the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Those new to USCF Corre spond ence Chess, please estimate your strength: 1st-place winner receives $130 cash prize and a certificate Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); Class B: 1600-1799 (strong); Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below signed by Victor Palciauskas. ENTRY FEE: $25. (beginner level). Note: Prize fund based on 300 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. John W. Collins Memorial Class Tournaments Four-player, double round-robin with class-level pairings (unrateds welcome). 2012 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship 1st-place winner receives a John W. Collins certificate. ENTRY FEE: $7. th (Seven-player sections, one game with each of six opponents.) USCF’s 9 $700 FIRST PRIZE E-MAIL RATED EVENTS (NEED E-MAIL ACCESS): ANNUAL (plus title of USCF’s Electronic Knights Champion and plaque) Lightning Match 2nd place $400 • 3rd place $300 • 4th thru 10th place $100 each • ENTRY FEE: $25 Two players with two or six-game option. ENTRY FEE: $5. These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members with e-mail access. Your USCF Swift Quads membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Maximum Four-player, double round-robin format. number of tournament entries allowed for the year for each player is ten. Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries 1st-place prize merchandise credit of $30. and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. ENTRY FEE: $10. Walter Muir E-Quads (webserver chess) TO ENTER: 800-903-USCF(8723) OR FAX 931-787-1200 OR ONLINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG Four-player, double round-robin e-mail format tournament with class-level pairings. Name______USCF ID#______1st-place receives a certificate. Address ______City______State ___ ZIP ______ENTRY FEE: $7. Phone ______E-mail______Est. Rating ______Please circle event(s) selected. Credit card # (VISA, MC, Disc., AMEX) ______Exp. date ______NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter If using VISA, need V-code ______q Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. *Note: This may slow down your assignment. Muir E-Quads & Electronic Knights, players will use post office mail, unless opponents agree to use e-mail. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO U.S. CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, USCF, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557

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Information for Organizers, TDs, and Affiliates

Organizing a 2012 Grand Prix Event Even if prizes are raised at the tourna- contribute $1 per player to the To qualify, an event must be USCF- ment, no additional points can be award- Professional Health & Benefits Fund. All rated (regular or quick) and meet these ed because the bonus would be unfair to GP tournaments that participate in this criteria: players who may otherwise have entered. program are entitled to be promoted to the • All USCF-rated players over 2199 must be If you have questions about the Grand next higher GP category—for example, a eligible to play in the top (or only) section. Prix, please contact Walter Brown at 6-point tournament would become a 10- • The prize fund for which all masters [email protected] or 931-787-1234 point tournament. Points in the top are eligible MUST: a) equal or exceed ext. 142. category are promoted 50 percent. $300 guaranteed; $150 be guaranteed Organizers, TDs and Affiliates No Tournaments in your area? Why not organize one? to first place; no more than one prize To speed up the processing of rating may count towards the Grand Prix (GP) reports, USCF now asks that wherever It’s not much work to hold a small total; and prizes below the maximum possible these reports have IDs for every tournament, and there is little risk if you entry fee do not count towards the GP player. If you collect a new membership, use a low-cost site and avoid guaranteed total. do not submit your rating report until prizes. You might even make a profit! • Class prizes for Under 2300 or a higher your disk and paper reports include that Either a based-on Swiss with projected rating requirement qualify towards GP player’s ID number. prizes up to $500, a quad format, or a tro- points, but if they exceed 25% of the total To assist tournament directors (TDs) phy tournament will virtually guarantee qualifying GP money, they count as 25% in doing this, we have made several taking in more in fees than you pay out of the total. enhancements to our web server which in prizes. • Other than entry fees and USCF dues, no will speed up on line membership pro- The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You charges over $25 are permitted. cessing and give TDs a quick way to will have access to the TD/Affiliate area • The tournament must be submitted for obtain USCF IDs for new memberships. of our website. the Tournament Life section of Chess Remember, you can both run and play Life We also recommend that TDs use the and designated by the submitter as Member Services Area to check for mem- in a small event. Many of them wouldn’t a GP tournament. ber IDs. The search capabilities of MSA be held if the organizer/TD couldn’t play. • Only players who are USCF members have been enhanced to assist TDs in find- Want to know more? Contact Joan Du - [email protected] during the tournament may earn GP ing existing member IDs. Bois at . points. Foreign grandmasters, interna- For more details, please check the USCF We’ll be glad to help you be part of the tional masters, women grandmasters, website: www.uschess.org/rtgchange.php. promotion of American chess! and women international masters can Professional Players Health and Submissions play without being members, but they Benefits Fund If at all possible, please e -mail your will not obtain GP points unless they Many GP tournament organizers will TLAs. This will help to reduce errors. join. [email protected] • Conditions concerning USCF GP tourna- fax: 931-787-1200 ments are subject to review and adjustment USCF Membership Rates by the USCF executive director. Premium (P) and Regular (R) TLA Department The top prizes must be unconditionally (U.S., CANADA, MEXICO) U.S. Chess Federation guaranteed (or if a GP event’s prize fund Type 1 yr 2yr 3yr PO Box 3967 is based on entries, only the absolutely Adult P $46 $84 $122 Crossville, TN 38557 guaranteed minimum payout counts for Adult R $40 $72 $104 Chess point awards) and an nounced in Senior (65+) $40 $72 $104 TLAs received after the 10th of the Life . Young Adult P (U25)* $33 $61 $88 deadline month will not appear in the Young Adult R (U25)* $26 $47 $67 issue currently being pro c essed. . Guaranteed Grand Prix points awarded for: Youth P (U16)* $28 $51 $73 Top Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Tot Youth R (U16)* $22 $40 $57 $300-$499 6 6 Scholastic P (U13)* $24 $43 $61 Chess Life TLA Deadlines $500-$749 8 2 10 Scholastic R (U13)* $17 $30 $42 Cover TLA must be Tournaments Expected $750-$999 10 5 15 date received by beginning release Premium membership provides a printed copy Jan. 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USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. If details are not announced, players organizer and often costs less. Check the If not a member, add dues to advance wishing to use such ratings should con- TLA ads for entering options. Along with entry fee or pay them with entry fee at site. tact the organizer in advance. entry fee, send full name, address, USCF U.S. Championship Qualifier. Tournament For foreign players with multiple ratings ID number, expiration date, and section in which qualification spots for the U.S. (USCF, FIDE, CFC, FQE, other foreign), desired (if any). Also, give your last offi- Championship are awarded. the highest rating is used, with possible cial USCF rating from your magazine American Classic. Generally, an event that adjustment points added, unless other- label (first 4 numbers on top row). If you has been held by one organizer for the last wise announced. are unrated, or have a rating from many three years and has attracted more than Ratings based on 4-25 games are called years ago, be sure to indicate this. Your 400 players each year. “provisional ratings” to indicate they are official USCF rating is on the top line of Heritage Event. Tournament held for at less reliable than established ratings. your mailing label: Regular, Quick, and least 25 years. However, such ratings are valid for pair- Correspondence. Quick Chess. Tournaments with time con- ing and prize purposes at all USCF-rated Mailed entries are usually not acknowl- trols of G/5 to G/29. There is a separate events, unless otherwise stated. edged unless you enclose a self-addressed “quick” or “overall” rating system that A tournament director (TD) may assign postcard. If entering online, print confir- includes these events, and games played an estimated rating to any player, and mation of entry. They are refundable if you in these tournaments will not affect a may expel an improperly rated player withdraw before Round 1 is paired, unless player's regular rating. Games played from an event. otherwise stated. with a time control of G/30 through G/60 Hotel-Motel Rates For national events, refund requests must be submitted in writing no later will be rated in both the quick/overall Rates listed are often special chess than 30 days after the tournament ends. system and the regular system. rates—you must request “chess rates’’ or Any requests made after this date may not you will be charged more. The chess rates Rating Classes be honored. may be unavailable if not reserved several In most events, you don’t have to win If You Must Withdraw the tournament to win a prize—you can weeks in advance, or if the block of chess If you enter by mail and cannot attend, win a class prize as a top scorer of your rooms is used up. Hotel-desk personnel or must drop out of a tournament in rating group, or a section prize in a sec- are often poorly informed about chess progress, it is important you give notice tion restricted to your rating group. These rates—if that is the case, ask for the Sales before pairings are started, so no one is rating groups are: Office or contact the tournament organ- Senior Master - 2400 & up izer. deprived of a game. Mail entrants should Master 2200-2399 Class C 1400-1599 Class G 600-799 What to Take to a Tournament send withdrawal notices at least a week Expert 2000-2199 Class D 1200-1399 Class H 400-599 beforehand—phone any later than this. To Along with a pen or pencil and your withdraw by phone on tournament day, Class A 1800-1999 Class E 1000-1199 Class I 200-399 USCF ID card (or current Chess Life), Class B 1600-1799 Class F 800-999 Class J 199/below call the site and ask specifically for “the take a chessboard, set, and clock if you chess tournament.’’ E-mail withdrawals Some tournaments use different groups have them. several days in advance are acceptable if such as 1900-2099, and some have For prizes of $600 or more, bring your the TD’s e-mail address is listed. Any “under’’ prizes or sections including all U.S. Social Security card. If you have no later than this, both e-mail your with- below a specified level. Social Security number, the organizer drawal and call the tournament site as the Ratings Information must deduct 30% from your prize for the TD might not have access to his (her) e- IRS (this includes foreigners). You never lose your rating, no matter Warning! mail account. If you forfeit without notice, The use of a cell phone in the you may be fined up to the amount of the how long it has been since you last played. tournament room is prohibited at most entry fee. If you return after a long absence, please tournaments. If your cell phone rings in tell the director and USCF your approx- Tournament Directors a room with games in progress, you could imate rating and last year of play. be penalized, or even forfeited. Tournament director certification is an If you have a FIDE rating, or a rating or endorsement of professional competence How to Enter in Advance category from any other country, no mat- only. Such certification does not in itself ter how many years ago, you are not Entering by mail or online (if available) render any tournament director an agent unrated. FIDE or foreign ratings may be is easier for both you and the tourna- of the USCF, nor is any affiliate an agent rejected or have adjustment points added. ment of the USCF. .

Tournament Life Abbreviations & Terms All tournaments are non-smoking with no comput- Enhanced Grand Prix points (see previous OSA: Other states accepted. Refers to state dues. SD/: Sudden-death time control (time for rest of ers allowed unless otherwise advertised by S page). PPHBF: Professional Players Health and Benefits game follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means and/or C (see below for explanations). Ent: Where to mail entries. Fund. each player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes, then complete the rest of the game in an hour. QC: Quick Chess events. FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for possible rat- Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar $$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. ing. strength players. Section: A division of a tournament, usually exclud- ing players above a specified rating. Players in a $$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries G/: Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side RBO: Rated Beginner’s Open. section face only each other, not those in other needed to pay full prize fund. At least 50% of the has 75 minutes for the entire game. Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For sections. advertised prize fund of $501 or more must be GPP: Grand Prix Points available. example, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. & awarded. SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means 5 p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the sec- rounds). Bye: Indicates which rounds players who find it ond day. $60 single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. T/Dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds. inconvenient to play may take ½-point byes instead. Reg: Registration at site. For example, Bye 1-3 means ½-point byes are avail- JGP: Junior Grand Prix Unr: Unrated. RR: Round robin (preceded by number of rounds). able in Rounds 1 through 3. Memb. req’d: Membership required; cost fol- USEF: Combined entry fee & USCF dues. lows. Usually refers to state affiliate. S: Smoking allowed. C: Computers allowed. W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs. CC: Chess club. Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong SASE: For more info, send self-addressed stamped players, but some eligible for lower sections can envelope. WEB: Tournaments that will use a player’s on-line EF: Entry fee. play for the learning experience. rating.

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USCF National Events Bids Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events Note: Organizers previously awarded options for USCF National Events must SEE TLA IN THIS ISSUE FOR DETAILS still submit proposals (including sample 2012 National High School (K-12) Championship April 13-15 • Minneapolis, Minnesota budgets) for their events. 2012 All-Girls National Championships April 20-22 • Chicago, Illinois NOW PAST DEADLINE OF 2012 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 27-29 • San Diego, California JULY 1, 2011: 2012 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee 2012 U.S. Amateur (North) 2012 U.S. Amateur West Championship May 26-28 • Tucson, Arizona 2012 U.S. Class Championship 68th Annual (2012) U.S. Amateur East Championship May 26-28 or 27-28 • Somerset, 2012 U.S. Masters Championship New Jersey DEADLINE JULY 1, 2012: 2012 U.S. Amateur South Championship June 9-10 • Memphis, Tennessee 2013 U.S. Amateur Team Championship 2012 U.S. Game/10 Championship June 14 • Las Vegas, Nevada (North, South, West) 2013 U.S. Amateur 2012 National Open June 15-17 or 16-17 • Las Vegas, Nevada (East, North, South, West) 2012 U.S. Senior Open Championship July 9-14 • Houston, Texas 2013 U.S. Senior Open 2012 U.S. Junior Open Championship July 13-15 • Houston, Texas 2013 National Open 2013 U.S. Game 10 Championship 113th annual (2012) U.S. Open Aug. 4-12, 7-12 or 9-12 • Vancouver, Washington 2013 U.S. Game/15 Championship 2013 U.S. Game 60 Championship FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details) 2013 U.S. Action G/30 Championship 2012 U.S. Game/60 Oct. 27 • Pleasanton, California 2012 U.S. Action Game/30 Oct. 28 • Pleasanton, California DEADLINE JULY 1, 2013: 2014 U.S. Senior Open 2012 National Scholastic (K-12) Nov. 30-December 2 • Orlando, Florida 2013 SuperNationals V April 5-7 • Nashville, Tennessee OVERDUE BIDS 2013 National Scholastic (K-12) December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida Please contact the National Office if you are interested in bidding for a 2014 National High School (K-12) Championship April 4-6 • San Diego, California National Event. The USCF recom- 2014 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 9-11 • Dallas, Texas mends that bids be submitted ac- cording to the following schedule. 2014 National Scholastic (K-12) December 12-14 • Orlando, Florida However, bids may be consi- dered 2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee prior to these dates. *USCF reserves the right to decline all bids and 2015 National Scholastic (K-12) December 5-7 • Orlando, Florida organize the event itself.

Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each 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 frequently lists unofficial ratings.The purpose of unof- ficial ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for pairing or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating at their discretion, even without advance publicity of such a policy.

The TLA pages “Information for Organizers, TDs, and Affiliates” and “Information for Players” can now be found online at main.uschess.org/ go/tlainfo.

Tournament Life Abbreviations & Terms

All tournaments are non-smoking with no comput- CC: Chess club. Memb. req’d: Membership required; cost fol- RR: Round robin (preceded by number of rounds). ers allowed unless otherwise advertised by S EF: Entry fee. lows. Usually refers to state affiliate. SD/: Sudden-death time control (time for rest of and/or C (see below for explanations). Ent: Where to mail entries. Open: A section open to all. Often has very game follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means QC: Quick Chess events . strong players, but some eligible for lower sec- each player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes, FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for possible tions can play for the learning experience. $$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. rating. then complete the rest of the game in an hour. $$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number G/: Game in. For instance, G/75 means each strength players. needed to pay full prize fund. At least 50% of the side has 75 minutes for the entire game. of rounds). advertised prize fund of $501 or more must be RBO: Rated Beginner’s Open. T/Dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds. awarded. GPP: Grand Prix Points available. Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For Unr: Unrated. Bye: Indicates which rounds players who find it HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means example, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. & inconvenient to play may take ½-point byes $60 single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in 5 p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the sec- W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs. instead. For example, Bye 1-3 means ½-point room. ond day. WEB: Tournaments that will use a player’s on-line byes are available in Rounds 1 through 3. JGP: Junior Grand Prix. Reg: Registration at site. rating.

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Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players Magnet School JGP for Championship and Reserve. in additional information about or having questions concerning any and 1 team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two A Heritage Event! of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed. years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five Chess Life will exercise all due diligence in providing accurate May 26-28 or 27-28, New Jersey teams in each section. Class trophies to the top three in the follow- 68th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibil- ing classes: K-9 Championship: 1400-1599; 1200-1399; 1000-1199; ity for errors made in such work. 6-SS, 50/2, SD/1. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 110 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ, U1000; Unrated. K-8 Championship: 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399; Telephone 732-560-0500 (NYC train to Bound Brook 1 miles away). In 3 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; U1000; UNR. All participants will Sections: Championship (U2200), Reserved (U1800), Booster (U1400). Effective with TLAs submitted after November 10, 2010, the fol- receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. 2-day & 3-day schedules. 3-Day Registration: Saturday May 26, 9:30- lowing additional rules apply to Grand Prix tournaments: Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum 10:45 am. Schedule: Rounds 12-6, 11-5, 9-3. 2-Day Registration: Sun- number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the day May 27, 8:30-9:30 am. Schedule: First 3 games, 5/27, G/60. Rounds 1) The guaranteed first prize must be at least $150. team score. All on team must attend the same school. Opening Cere- 10-12:15-2:30. All schedules merge in round four. Each Sections: Tro- mony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Saturday phies to top five and top Senior 55/over and Jr's under ages 16 & 13. 2) No more than one prize under $100 may count towards the 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sun- Grand Prix point total. Championship: Trophies to top U2000, U1900 and U1850. Reserve: Tro- day. Special Events: National Junior High Bughouse Championship: phies to top U1600 and U1500. Booster: Trophies to top U1200, U1100, 3) Prizes below the maximum entry fee do not count towards Thursday 11am; EF (on site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration U1000, U900 and U800. EF: $49 if postmarked by May 23, or paid online the Grand Prix point total. ends at 10am Thurs. National Junior High Blitz Championship: Thurs- via EntryFeesRus.com. EF: at site $60 cash. Byes:Three 1/2 point byes day 5pm; EF $15 per player, $20 after April 22 or on site. Scholastic Meet- allowed in rounds 1-5. Ent: Ken Thomas, 115 W. Moore St., Hackettstown, ing: 3pm Saturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Sat- NJ 07840. Checks to NJSCF. Info: 908-619-8621 or [email protected]. NS. SUBMISSIONS: If possible e-mail your tla to: [email protected] urday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Onsite registration only. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for Parent/Friends participant Prix information see September 2011 Chess Life pg. 49 and 69 or and student combined results. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score June 9-10, Tennessee check http://main. uschess.org/ go/tlainfo. Payment can be done sheets provided.USCF membership required. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess 2012 U.S. Amateur South Championship online through the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: U.S. Chess, TLA Dept., Federation, Attn: Junior High, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Addi- University of Memphis, University Center, 499 University St., Memphis, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. tional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: www.us TN 38152. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200) & Reserve (U1600). SCHED- chess.org/tournaments/2012/jhs. Chess Magnet School JGP. ULE: 5/SS, G/90 td/5. Reg.: Sat. 9:00-9:45AM. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6; Sun. 9:30-1:30. PRIZES: $1000 of Gift Certificates and awards based on 60 May 11-13, Tennessee paid entries. (Championship): 1st-“River Cup” trophy + $150 GC, 2nd- Nationals 2012 National Elementary (K-6) Championship plaque +$100 GC, 3rd-plaque+$75 GC; U2000 1st-small trophy+$50 Apr. 13-15, Minnesota (May 10 – Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120, K-1 G/90. Gaylord Opryland, 2012 National High School (K-12) Championship GC. (Reserve): 1st-large plaque+$125 GC, 2nd-plaque+$75 GC, 3rd- 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. 615-889-1000 or 888-777-6779 plaque+$50 GC; U1400 1st-small trophy+$50 GC; Unrated 1st-$50 GC. (Apr. 12 – Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Chess Rate $139. 9 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 Under 1000, K- 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-370-1234. Chess Rate EF: $40 ($10 less to Juniors under age 18 or Seniors over age 60), $50 6 Unrated, K-5 Championship, K-5 Under 900, K-3 Championship, on-site. MISC: One requested half-point bye allowed, any round, must $125. 5 Sections: K-12 Championship, K-12 Under 1600, K-12 Under K-3 U800, K-3 Unrated, K-1Championship. May Rating Supple- 1200, K-12 Under 800, K-12 Unrated. April Rating Supplement will request before the start of Round 3. SIDE EVENT: SATURDAY ONLY— ment will be used. Unrated players may play in the Championship or Scholastic (K-12) sections in a separate room from main tournament: be used. Unrated players may play in the Championship or Unrated sec- Unrated sections only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if tion only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested in U1000, U550, & Unrated. 4/SS, G/30 td/5. Reg. 11-11:45AM. Rd. 1 at requested in advance. EF: $50 if by April 22, $70 if by May 6, $85 by 6 12PM, rest ASAP. EF-$15 by two days before the event, $20 after & on- advance. EF: $50 if by March 25, $70 if by April 8, $85 by 6 PM CDT on PM CDT on May 10 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by May April 12 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by April 8. $5 extra site. Trophies or Medals for all Side Event players! ADDL. DETAILS: 6. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or sec- www.shelbycountychess.org. ENTRY: Online entry at www.cajunchess.com for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes tion changes after May 6. On-site registration:Thurs. 9am-10pm & Fri. after April 8. Onsite registration: Thurs. 9am-10pm & Fri. 8am-10am. or mail registration to Shelby County Chess, ATTN: Amateur South, 1614 8am-10am. Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point for Round Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. INFO: Arlene Kleiman, midsouthchess@ Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point for Round 1. Awards: 1. Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team trophy per hotmail.com; Korey Kormick, [email protected]. Chess Magnet trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. School JGP for main event. 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. SN IV) SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each sec- plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each section. tion. Class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-6 June 14, Nevada Class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-12 Cham- Championship: 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced) pionship: 1900-1999; 1800-1899; 1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599; 800-899; U800; UNR. K-5 Championship: 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100- 2012 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; U1200, K-12 UNR. All participants will 1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; U800; UNR. K-3 Championship: 6SS, G/10. FIDE Rated. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boule- receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; 700-799; 600-699; U600; vard South, Las Vegas 89109. $$G 5,000. 1500-800-500, U2300 450, Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum UNR. K-1 Championship: All players in this section receive a trophy. All U2100 400, U1900 350, U1700 300, U1500 250, U1300 200, U1100 150, number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the participants will receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the unrated 100. There must be 3 players eligible for each prize to be award- team score. All on team must attend the same school. Opening Cere- final round. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no ed. EF: $69 by 5/28, $79 by 6/13 $100 on site. REG.: 2-4 p.m. Rds.: 5-5:30- mony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Saturday maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count 6-6:30-7-7:30. Higher of regular or quick rating used. Bring clocks. 1/2 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sun- for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Open- point bye available in any round (limit 2). HR: $59 single or double ($89 day. Special Events: National High School Bughouse Championship: ing Ceremony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Friday and Saturday nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. ENT: Thursday 11am; EF: (On site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration Saturday 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Schedule for K-1: Friday National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line www. ends at 10am Thurs. National High School Blitz Championship: Thurs- 1:30pm, 6:30pm; Saturday 9:30am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm; Sunday 9:30am, VegasChessFestival.com or fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W. day 5pm; EF: $15 per player, $20 after April 8 or on site. Scholastic 1:30pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sunday. Awards Ceremony Meeting: 3pm Saturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, for K-1: Approx 5:30pm Sunday. Special Events: National Elementary Saturday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Onsite registration only. Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11am; EF (on site only) $25 per Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for Parents/Friends, participant and team. Bughouse registration ends at 10am Thurs. National Elementary USCF Membership Rates student combined results. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score Blitz Championship: Two sections: K-6 and K-3. Thursday 5pm; EF Premium (P) and Regular (R) sheets provided. USCF membership required. Mail entries to: U.S. $15 per player, $20 after May 6 or on site. Scholastic Meeting: 3pm Sat- Chess Federation, Attn: High School, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. urday. Saturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Saturday (U.S., CANADA, MEXICO) Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Trophies for Parents/Friends, par- www.uschess.org/tournaments/2012/hs. Chess Magnet School ticipant and student combined results. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Fed- Type 1 yr 2yr 3yr JGP. eration, Attn: Elementary, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional Adult P $46 $84 $122 Apr. 20-22, Illinois details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: www.uschess. 2012 All-Girls National Championships presented by the Kasparov org/tournaments/2012/elem. Chess Magnet School JGP. Adult R $40 $72 $104 Chess Foundation in association with the Renaissance Knights Senior (65+) $40 $72 $104 Chess Foundation & USCF May 26-28, Arizona 2012 U.S. Amateur West Championship 6SS, G/90 d5. Swissotel, 323 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601, 888-737- Young Adult P (U25)* $33 $61 $88 Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714, 520- 9477, Hotel Rate includes full breakfast & children under 18 stay 746-1161. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600), Booster Young Adult R (U25)* $26 $47 $67 free. 6 Sections: 8 years old and younger; 10 and younger, 12 and (U1200), Scholastic I (must be K-6 and U1000) and Scholastic II (must younger, 14 and younger, 16 and younger, 18 and younger. Age as of Youth P (U16)* $28 $51 $73 be K-6 and U600). Scholastic sections are 6 separate 1-day tourna- 4/1/2011. USCF membership required. EF: $50 if postmarked/online by ments. SCHEDULE: (Championship, Reserve, and Booster) 6/SS, 40/2, Youth R (U16)* $22 $40 $57 3/25; $70 if by 4/8; $85 by 4/19; $90 after/on-site. Do not mail after 4/13 25/1. Reg.: 5/26, 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Rds.: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Scholastic I and as your entry may not be received on time. Opening Ceremony: 6pm, Scholastic P (U13)* $24 $43 $61 II) 4/SS, G/40. Reg.: 8:30 - 9:30 AM each day. Rds.: Round 1 at 10 AM Friday. Rounds: Rd. 1 – 6:30pm Fri; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10am, 2:30pm, then as available for Rounds 2-4. PRIZES: (Championship) Digital Scholastic R (U13)* $17 $30 $42 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9am & 1pm. Awards Ceremony: Sun. 5pm. Clock + plaque to Top 3, Top 1900-1999, 1800-1899, 1700-1799, 1600- Trophies to top 15 indiv & top 3 teams (top 3 players added for team 1699, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior 50+, Junior U20 and Junior U14. Premium membership provides a printed copy scores). Bye: One 1/2-pt bye available, any round, if requested before (Reserve) Digital clock + plaque to Top 3, Top 1300-1399, 1200-1299, of (monthly) or end of Rd. 2 and if player has not received a full-point bye. Side Events: Chess Life Chess Life for Kids and U1200; Plaque to top Senior 50+ and Junior U14. (Booster) Digi- Bughouse Tournament – Fri. 1pm, EF $25/team. Blitz Tournament – (bimonthly) plus all other benefits of regular tal clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top Unrated and Junior U11. Fri. 3pm, EF $15 by 4/19, $20 after or on site. HR: $169-169 includes full membership. Regular membership provides (Scholastic I each day) Digital clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - breakfast, children under 18 stay free, 888-737-9477, reserve by 3/15 online-only access to and 5th. (Scholastic II each day) Trophy to 1st-5th. SPECIAL PRIZES: 1st Chess Life Chess Life or rate may increase. Entries: online/info at: www.renaissanceknights. Place in Championship and Reserve will receive a FREE ENTRY to the ; a tournament life announcement org/allgirls or mail to RKnights, Attn: All Girls, PO Box 1074, North- for Kids 2012 National Open. Top 2 Family Pairs in the non-scholastic sections. newsletter will be mailed to adults bimonthly brook, IL 60065, include name, section, rating, USCF ID#, date of birth, Biggest Upset of each round in the non-Scholastic sections. Digital clock grade, school name city & state. Chess Magnet School JGP. and to scholastic members three times per to Scholastic I player with the highest combined score over the three 1- year. Youth provides bimonthy , Apr. 27-29, California, Southern day tournaments. EF: (Championship & Reserve) $60 if rec'd by 5/23, $70 Chess Life 2012 National Junior High (K-9) Championship if after 5/23. (Booster) $40 if rec'd by 5/23, $50 if after 5/23. (Scholas- Scholastic bimonthly Chess Life for Kids, oth- (Apr. 26 – Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120. Town and Country, 500 Hotel tic I and II) $15 each day or $40 for all three days if by 5/23, additional ers listed above monthly Chess Life. See Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, 1-619-291-7131 or 800-772-8527, $10 if after 5/23. ALL: Half-point byes allowed for all rounds but must www.uschess.org for other membership cat- Chess Rate $125. 6 Sections: K-9 Championship, K-9 Under 1250, K- be requested prior to start of Round 2. SIDE EVENT: Blitz tournament egories. Dues are not refundable and may be 9 Unrated, K-8 Championship, K-8 Under 1000, K-8 U750. April Friday 5/25; G/5, 5 Rounds, Double SS; Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tour- Rating Supplement will be used. Unrated players may play in the Cham- nament players); Reg.: 6:00–6:45pm at site; Rounds: begin at 7:00pm changed without notice. pionship or Unrated sections only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, Prizes: ($$b/20) $75-$45, Top U1600 $30, Medallion to top K-12, K-8, K- *Ages at expiration except Rd. 7, if requested in advance. EF: $50 if by April 8, $70 if by April 6. ENTER: http://www.sazchess.org/store/store.php or mail to (make

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A Heritage Event! An American Classic! June 15-17 or 16-17, Nevada Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 200 (Enhanced) 2012 National Open NATIONAL SPRING 6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2 day option rds 1-3 G/45). Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109. $80,000 Guaran- teed Prize Fund will not be reduced. Championship. $$: 6400-3200-1600- 800-500-300-300-300-300-300-200-200-200-200-200, under 2500 1600, under 2400 1200, under 2300 1000. $2,000 EXTRA for perfect score. The SCHOLASTIC winner of the Championship section also receives a replica of the Edmond- son Cup. Under 2200. $$: 3200-1600-800-500-400-250-250-250-250-250- 200-200-200-200-200. Under 2000. $$: 3200-1600-800-500-400-250-250- 250-250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1800. $$: 3200-1600-800-500- CHAMPIONSHIPS 400-250-250-250-250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1600. $$: 3200- 1600-800-500-400-250-250-250-250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1400. $$: 2000-1000-700-400-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1200. $$: 1200-600-400-300-250-200-200-200-200. Unrated, $$: 500-300- 200. Plus Score Bonus ($14,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player who finishes with 3-1/2 points or better wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Play- ers under age 15 are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie award plus $200 (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Top 2 sections FIDE rated. EF: $169 by 2/29, $199 by 5/28, $219 by 6/13, $240 on site. $40 discount for seniors 65 and over. Add $120 for adults rated under 2100 or juniors under 2000 playing in the Championship Section. This is an open tournament - you may play in any section at or above your rating level; 2012 unrated players may play only in Unrated or Championship Section. Pro- visionally rated players may not win more than 3rd prize in any section NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL except Championship. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than USCF June Supplement. Reg.: 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8- 9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.: 11-6, 10-5, 10-5. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8-9 a.m. (K-12) CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2-5: merge with 3-day in round 4. Half point byes available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before APRIL 13–15, 2012 the start of round 2. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTER- Hyatt Regency Minneapolis NATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S Game/10 Championship, the International Youth Championship and other events. 1300 Nicolett Mall Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffle with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Grandmas- Minneapolis, MN 55403 ter Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Game/10 and Grand- 612-370-1234 master Simuls Thursday afternoon. Youth Tournaments Friday, Sat- urday & Sunday. Poker Tournament Monday morning. LOW room Chess rate: $125 rates! HR: $59 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. Don't be shut out; make your single/double/triple/quad reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates;The Riv- iera sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 28th. Rates may be as high as $150 a night later. RESERVE NOW! Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reservation, may be canceled 72 hours in advance for nominal fee. Tournament Regis- NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH tration: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. Info: (K-9) CHAMPIONSHIP (702) 560-0955 and leave a message. NS. W. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP. APRIL 27–29, 2012 July 9-14, Texas 2012 U.S. Senior Open Town and Country Resort 6SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (3-Day Option, Rounds 1-3 G/55, d/5). Marriott Hous- ton South at Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017, 500 Hotel Circle North www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houhh-houston-hobby-airport-mar- San Diego, CA 92108 riott/. Free parking! $79 HR valid until 6/30 (includes free hot breakfast buffet!), Reserve early! 713-943-7979, Group Code: CHESS. Eligibility: Open 1-800-772-8527 to USCF members born on or before July 9, 1962. Prizes: $5,000 GTD! 1st-$1250, 2nd-$800, 3rd-$500, 4th-$300, U2300: $500-300, U2000: Chess rate: $125 $300-150, U1800 $300-150, U1500/UNR $300-150. Awards: Commem- single/double/triple/quad orative Clocks for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and plaques for each champion, ages 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and over 75 (a player may win a place award and an age award). World Senior Entrant: Top finisher born on or before January 1, 1952 receives: 1) official USCF entrant in the World Sen- ior Championship, and 2) a $500.00 USCF stipend towards expenses at NATIONAL ELEMENTARY the WSC. EF: $95 if rec'd by 6/30, $115 after or on site. Registration until 6 pm on July 9 (or until 9am July 12 for 3-Day Schedule). Registrations (K-6) CHAMPIONSHIP after that time may require byes. Rounds: Monday to Friday one round daily at 6:30 pm, Saturday one round at 11 a.m. 3-Day Schedule: Rounds MAY 11–13, 2012 Thursday at 10m, 12:30pm, 3pm; Merges with 6-Day Schedule on Round 4. Awards Banquet: Saturday at 7 p.m. Byes:Two 1/2 –point byes avail- Gaylord Opryland Resort and able if req. before end of rd 2. Entries: Mail to Francisco L. Guadalupe, 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Info: [email protected]. Convention Center Enter online: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2015413. Note: Active.com charges a small fee. Phone entries: (713) 530-7820. Add 2800 Opryland Drive $5 (per player) for phone entries. Tournament website link at http:// Nashville, TN 37214 main.uschess.org/content/view/10014/95. FIDE. July 13-15, Texas 615-889-1000 or 888-777-6779 2012 U.S. Junior Open 6SS, G/120,d5. Marriott Houston South at Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Chess rate: $139 Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houhh- single/double/triple/quad houston-hobby-airport-marriott/. Free parking! $79 HR valid until 6/30 (includes free hot breakfast buffet!), Reserve early! 713-943-7979, Group Code: CHESS. 4 Sections based on age as of 1/1/2012: Under 21, Under 15, Under 11 and Under 8. July Rating Supplement. U21: $500+entry to 2013 US Junior Closed - $250-$125-$75-$50. Individual plaques to top five overall, plaques for best player age 18, 17, 16, 15, Under 15, and for ratings U1600, U1400, U1200. U21 is also FIDE rated. U15: Individual trophies to top ten overall, trophies for best player age 14, 13, 12, 11, Under 11, and for ratings U1400, U1200, U1000. U11: Indi- vidual trophies to top ten overall, trophies to best player age 10, 9, 8, 7, Under 7, and for ratings U1200, U1000, U800. U8: Individual trophies to top ten overall, best player age 7, 6 & Under, and for ratings U1000, U800, U600; honorable mention trophies for all others U8. Commemorative FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT USCHESS.ORG medals for all participants. Teams: Trophies to top three school teams and top club team in each of the four sections. Top four scores, minimum of three, count towards team score in each section. Byes: One half-point

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bye, any round except Rd 6, if requested before Rd 1. EF: $35 postmarked 3:45, Sun 10, 12 & 2. Byes: NOTE CHANGE: Half point byes OK all rounds, tion: 9:45 -10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45-3:10-7:16, Sun 10:45-3:10. One Bye or on line by 7/2, $50 after 7/2; no checks on site. Schedule: Onsite reg- limit 4 byes, Open Section must commit before rd 2, other sections allowed if requested before rd 2, withdrawals and zero point last round istration, Fri 8:30 – 11:00am. Opening Ceremony, Fri 12:45pm. Rounds, before rd 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: byes are not eligible for prizes. Small appearance fee to the First two Fri 1pm & 6pm; Sat 9:30am & 2:15pm; Sun 9am & 1:30pm. Awards Cer- $98-98-123-123, 215-627-1200, reserve by 3/21 or rate may increase. GM/IM who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get appearance fee. emony 6:00pm (approx). Side Events: Blitz, U21 & U11. Sat 6:30pm, EF: Parking: Hotel has valet parking only, with a special chess rate of Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. Info: 214-632-9000, info@ $15 by 7/2, $20 on site. Bughouse: One section, Sat ASAP after Blitz, $30/day. Many parking lots nearby charge much less, with rates lowest dallaschess.com NS. NC. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP. EF: $25 per team, on site only. Parents and Friends Tournament (not on the weekend. Gateway Garage, 1540 Vine St. (1 block from Sheraton Apr. 14-15, Virginia Hotel) is about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Car rentals: Avis, rated): 3SS, G/30, Sat, Rds 10:30, 2:30 & 4:00pm. EF: $20, on site only. Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 Prizes: Trophies to top three plus one USCF Premium membership for 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour. Kingstowne Chess Festival - 10th Annual! each five participants. ENTRIES: Mail to Francisco L. Guadalupe, 305 Wil- com. Ratings: FIDE used for Open, USCF April list for U2200 & below; 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315. 4 Sections: Open (FIDE- low Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Info: [email protected]. Enter note that ratings after the April list (see above) may result in a $1500 rated): 4SS, 40/100 SD/60 d/5. EF: $50 if received by 4/11, $65 at site. online at: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2015371. Note: prize limit. Foreign player ratings: For U2200 and below, usually100 If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $94 if received by 4/11, $109 at site. Active.com charges a small fee. Phone entries: (713) 530-7820. Add $3 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 100/more to most other foreign, no Prizes $$1,000G: $400-250-125. U1800-U1600-Unr. each $75. Rds.: (per player) for phone entries. Tournament website link at http://main.us points added to CFC, PR or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted 11-5, 10-4. Amateur (U1800-Unr.): 5SS, G/100 d/5. EF: $20 if received chess.org/content/view/10014/95. Chess Magnet School JGP. for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who by 4/11, $35 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $64 if received fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. Special rules: A Heritage Event! by 4/11, $79 at site. Prizes $$500 b/32: $180-100-70. U1600-U1400- Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Dir- Unr. each $50. No unrated may win more than $140. Rds.: 11-3-7, Aug. 4-12, 7-12 or 9-12, Washington ector. In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or over and their Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300 11:30-4. Booster (U1600-Unr): 5SS, G/100 d/5. EF: $15 if received by opponents may not use headphones, earphones or cell phones or go to 4/11, $30 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $59 if received by 113th annual U.S. Open a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continen- Includes traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day slow 4/11, $74 at site. Prizes $$370 b/32: $150-80-50. U1400-U1200-Unr. each tal Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour. $30. No unrated may win more than $100. Rds.: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Novice time control option, and 4-day option requiring only 3 nights hotel stay com, DirectorAtChess.US, 845-496-9658. You may request “lowest pos- for most players. 9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4 day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60). Hilton (U1400-Unr): 6SS, G/75 d/5. EF: $10 if received by 4/11, $25 at site. sible section” if April rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Ad- If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $54 if received by 4/11, $69 at site. Vancouver Washington, 301 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. Self- vanceentrieswillbepostedatchesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Parking $13.00, valet $17.00 per night. HR: $110 single/quad, Prizes $$285 b/32: $100-70-40. U1200-U1000-Unr. each $25. No unrated 360-993-4500, reserve by July 12 or rate may increase. $50,000 in Apr. 6-8, Nevada may win more than $80. Rds.: 11-1-4-7, 12:30-4. All: One half-point bye prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional, $40,000 (80% of each Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 150 (Enhanced) allowed in Open, two in other sections. Last round bye must be requested prize) minimum guaranteed. Special prizes based on Life Titles. A one 12th Annual Reno-Larry Evans Memorial (formerly Far West Open) by end of section's play Sat. and irrevocable. Drawing before start of last section tournament with Class prizes. Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/17, OPEN. 6SS,40/2,20/1,G/1/2. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arling- round for "Titanic trilogy:" DVDs of A Night to Remember, Titanic (1953), $165 by 7/29, $185 after 7/29. By mail, $147 postmarked by 6/17, $167 ton Ave., Reno, NV 89501.1-866-386-7829 or (775) 348-2200. $$21,000 and Titanic (1996) for 100th anniversary of sinking. Reg.: 8:30-10:15. Ent postmarked by 7/29; do not mail after 7/29! By phone, $150 by 6/17, $170 b/250. $$14,000 Gtd. (Prizes 1-10 in Open Section Gtd. plus 1/2 of all (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA by 7/29, $185 after. No phone entries after 8/2 (close of business at the other prizes). 5 Sections.Open (2000 & above) EF: $137, (1999 & below 22152. Opening ceremony 10:45. FIDE. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. = $151) (GMs & IMs free but must enter by (3/10) or pay late fee) Office)! At site, all $190; GMs free. All entries must be made at least 2 Apr. 15, Massachusetts hours prior to your first game. Current USCF membership required. .$$2,000-1,200-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300,300, (2399/below)- $1,000, (2299/below)- $1,000,(2199/below) -$1000-500-300-200 (If a tie Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) August official ratings used; unofficial ratings used if otherwise 22nd Massachusetts G/60 Championship unrated. CCA ratings used if above USCF. Foreign player ratings: usually for1stthenaplayoff for $100 out of prize fund plus trophy). Sec.”A” (1800- 1999) EF: $136; $$1,000-500-400-300-200-100-100-. Sec.”B” (1600- 4-SS, G/60 d/5. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road 100 points added to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added to most foreign national West, Marlboro, MA (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508- ratings, no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. 1799) EF: $135; $$900-500-400-300-200-100-100. Sec.”C” (1400-1599) EF:$134;$$700-500-400-300-200-100-100. Sec.”D”/under (1399-below) 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 2,000 b/80 paid entries, 75% G. 5 sects. Entries: USCF, ATTN: 2012 U.S. Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Open Section: $300-150, Top U2200 $150. Under 2000 Section: $250- Online entry: https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php?wk EF: $133;$$600-400-300-200-100-100-100; Top Senior (65+) -$200; Club Champ.-$400-200. ALL: Entries must be postmarked by 3/10 or pay 125. Under 1750 Section: $250-125. Under 1500 Section: $200-100, event=2012USOPEN. Phone entry: 800-903-8723. FIDE rated, No cell Top U1350 $75. Under 1200 Section: $125-75, Top U1000 $75. Unrated phones. Bring a clock -- none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tour- late fee-$11 until 3/31 (do not mail after 3/31), $22 at site. All classes have trophies 1st – 3rd. Unrated players are free entry but not eligible prize limits: $75 in U1200, $100 in U1500, $150 in U1750, $200 in nament but not for skittles. Side Events: Inaugural Women's US Open, U2000. EF: $34 if postmarked by 4/10 or online by 4/13, $40 at site. $10 2012 Denker Tournament of HS Champions, the 2012 Barber Tour- for cash prizes- must join USCF for 1 full year thru this tournament. 1st Unrated = trophy + 1 yr.USCF Mem. $10 discount to Seniors (65+ yrs.). discount to unrated and to players in U1200 Section. GMs and IMs free. nament of K-8 Champions, and the 2012 Trophies Plus U.S. Girls' Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Other: Bye 1-3 with entry, limit Junior Open, U.S. Open Blitz Championship, Weekend Swiss, US Players may play up. Provisionally rated players may only win 1/2 of 1st place money. CCA ratings may be used. Note: pairings not changed for 1. MACA memb. req. for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18, add $8 Open Scholastic, US Open Quads, Open Bughouse, US Open G/15 for Chess Horizons subscription). Ent: Bob Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. Championship. Additional details next month! color unless 3 in a row or a plus 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned. SIDE EVENTS:Thurs. (4/05) 6-7:15pm 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Make Lecture by IM John Donaldson (FREE); 7:30pm- GM Alexander Ivanov - checks payable to MACA. Info: (603) 891-2484 or send email to info@ Grand Prix Simul ($15); 7:30pm-Blitz (5 Min) tourney ($20) 80% entries = Prize Fund. masschess.org. NS. W. Sat. (4/07) (3-4:30pm) Free Game/Position Analysis - IM John Donald- Apr. 17, New York Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, Pennsylvania son. ALL REG: (4/05) 5-10pm, (4/06) 9-10am. RDS: (Fri) 12-7, (Sat) 10-6, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced) Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 200 (Enhanced) (Sun) 9:30-4:30. Byes available any round (if requested by Rd.1). ENT: Marshall Masters! 6th annual Philadelphia Open make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address listed 4-SS, G/25d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., In 8 sections. Open Section, Apr 4-8: 9SS, 40/90, SD/30, inc30. GM & above), postmarked by 3/10. $11 late fee if postmarked after 3/10 and NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scor- IM norms possible, FIDE rated. U2200 to Under 1200 Sections, Apr before 3/31. Do not mail after 3/31 or email after 4/03. $22 late fee at ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 tournament since the prior 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75, d/5, site. HR: (Sun-Thurs. $27!) (Fri. & Sat. $47!) + tax.1-866-386-7829 men- month's Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100. 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/40, d/5). Under 1000 Section, Apr 7-8: 7SS, tion (Code) CHESS405 (Reserve by 3/26/12) to get Chess rate. INFO: Jerry Prizes to U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7- G/40, d/5. At the upscale, luxury Loews Philadelphia Hotel, rated Weikel,6578Valley Wood Dr., Reno, NV 89523, (775) 747-1405, wackyykl@ 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd 1 or 4 only), request at entry. Four Diamonds by AAA, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. Prizes aol.com or check out our website at: www.renochess.org/fwo. To verify www.marshallchessclub.org. $80,000 based on 500 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, entry check website. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP. WGMs count as half entries, U1200 Section 40%entries, U1000 Section Apr. 20-22 or 21-22, Indiana 15% entries), else proportional, minimum $60,000 (75% of each prize) Apr. 14-15, Missouri Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 guaranteed. Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 Indiana Memorial Open clear or tiebreak first $200 bonus, FIDE Under 2400/Unr $2000-1000. Saint Louis Open 5SS, Game/90 inc/30. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2930 Water- Under 2200, Under 2000, Under 1800: each $5000-2500-1200-800-600- 5/SS, G/120. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Mary- front Pkwy., West Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46214. EF: $60 rcvd by 4/17, $70 500-400-300-300-300. Under 1600, Under 1400: each $4000-2000-1000- land Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $60, at site. (2-day option EF: $59/$70 at site). u1200 EF: $10/15 at site (2- 700-500-400-300-200-200-200. Under 1200: $1500-800-500-300-200-200- $50 for annual members of the club if registered by 4/13. Two Sections: day option EF: $9/$15 at site). Memb. Req'd: ISCA Reg. $15. OSA. 200-100-100-100. Under 1000: $400-200-100, trophies to first 5, top U800, Open & U2000. Prize Fund: $4,050 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!! $$GTD: $500-230. Class A $190-75, Class B $185-75, Class C $180-75, U600, U400, Unrated. Prize limits: 1) If official rating 4/11-3/12 or unof- Open: $750-$500-$325-$225-$150. Under 2200-$300-$200-$100. FIDE. Class D $175-75. u1200 1st, 2nd, 3rd Trophies only. Upset $40. Reg: ends ficial post-event rating posted at uschess.org 4/4/11-4/4/12 is more than Under 2000 Section: $400-$250-$200. U1800: $225-$175. U1400: $150- Fri. 6:30pm (2-day option: Regs. ends Sat. 9:30am). Rds: Fri. 7pm, Sat. 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Unrated (0-3 life- $100. Winner of each Section qualifies for the 2013 Club Championship. 10-5, Sun. 10-2:30 (2-day option: Sat. 10-1:30-5, Sun. 10-2:30). ENT: ISCA, time games rated) cannot win over $200 in U1000, $400 U1200, $800 Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: Saturday 10, 2:30, 7. Sunday 10, 2:30. Two half point C/o Gary Fox, P.O. 114, Logansport, IN 46947. INFO: info@indianachess. U1400, $1200 U1600, $1600 U1800, or $2000 U2000. Unofficial byes available if declared before Round 2. MCA Membership required from org. HR: $69 (317) 299-8400. www.indianachess.org. All Prizes Uncon- uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 3) Provisional (4- $5.OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saint ditionally Guaranteed. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. 25 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $300 in U1000, $800 U1200, louischessclub.org Info: 314-361-CHESS, [email protected]. Apr. 20-22 or 21-22, Iowa Chess Magnet School JGP. $1500 U1400, or $2500 U1600. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 next player(s) in line. Open EF: free to GMs, IMs, WGMs; $150 deducted Apr. 14-15, Texas 6th Annual Okoboji Open, Reserve (U1600) & Scholastics (K-12) from prize. US players with current or former FIDE ratings of Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 (Enhanced) Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, 1405 Highway 71 S, Okoboji, IA 2200/over: $225 mailed by 3/27 or online by 4/2, $250 at site. Foreign 2012 DCC Fide Open III 51355. In 3 Sections. Okoboji Open: 5SS, Game/120 (2 games at G/90 FIDE rated players: $175 mailed by 3/27 or online by 4/2, $200 at site, 5SS, G/90inc30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr #C, Richard- if playing in 2 day option), EF: $50 if registered by 4/13/2012, $60 on site. Others: $375 mailed by 3/27 or online by 4/2, $400 at site. U2200 son, TX 75080. One Section $$750G. Open: This section is FIDE rated but Jr. and Sr. ($40 if pre-registered), GM's and IM's free entry. $$b/30 through U1400 Sections EF: 4-day $224, 3-day $223, 2-day $222 uses USCF Rules. $500-$250. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family (top 3 guaranteed): $325+T-250-150. Experts/Class A/Class B: $100- mailed by 3/27, $225 online by 4/2, $250 at site. U1200 Section EF: 4- Member $50, plus $5 non-DCC membership fee if applicable. Registra- $60 each; Class C and below $50. State membership required, other states day $84, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 3/27, $85 online by 4/2, $100 at site. U1000 Section EF: $32 mailed by 3/27, $35 online by 4/2, $50 at site. Phone EF: All $5 more than online EF, 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions), available only through 4/2. Online late entry after 4/2: available until 2 hours before your first game, same price as entry at site. EF $100 less to rated seniors 65/over in U2200 through U1400. Spe- cial 1 year USCF membership with magazine if paid with entry: Online VERMONT RESORT OPEN, April 27-29 or 28-29 at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open NEW SITE! Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington, Vermont’s most upscale Section to Open Section. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Wed Holiday Inn, near intersection of US-4 and US-7. Free parking, free wireless, 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day schedule (U2200-U1200): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri heated pool, exercise room, free shuttle to Amtrak, bus terminal or Rutland 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule (U2200-U1200): Reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day Airport, restaurants within walking distance. $2000 guaranteed prizes. See schedule (U2200-U1200): Reg. ends Sat. 9am, rds Sat. 10, 12, 2, 3:45 “Grand Prix” this issue for full details. & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day, 3-day, & 2-day merge & compete for same prizes. Under 1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12, 2 &

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accepted. 2 day round times: April 21: 9-1-4:30. April 22: 9-2:30. 3 day must commit by 2nd rd. Mail EF to: Dr. Dale Rigby, c/o WKU Chess Club, & U1800; EF: $55 ($50 by 4/21); $50 LACC members ($45 by 4/21). Reg.: round times: April 20: 6:00. April 21: 9-4:30; April 22. 9-2:30 (2 and 3 110 A Cherry Hall, 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101. 9:00-9:45 am. Rds.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:15, 4:45. Byes: Up to two 1/2 day options merge after round 2). On Site Reg: 4/20 5:00-5:45, 4/21 8:00- Chief TD: Chris Prosser. For more info: Samuel J. Hunt (918) 809 6278, pt. byes available. Prizes: $$ 1,500 (b/45 - 50% Guaranteed). 1st-5th 8:45. Okoboji Reserve: 5SS, 2 games at G/90 (4/21 (9:00-1:00), 3 [email protected], www.hilltopperchess.net. Chess Magnet $400-200-100-50-50 U2000: $100. U1800: $200- $100; U1600: $100–Dig- games at G/120, Open to 1599 & under. EF: $40 if registered by School JGP for Main Event. ital Clock; U1400: $100-$50-Clock. Ent: LACC Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. 4/13/2011, $50 on site. $$b/20: $125+T-80-60. Class D: $60 - $30; Class A State Championship Event! Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or E: $30; Class F/Unrated $30. Rounds: April 21: 9-1-4:30 April 22: 9-2:30 Apr. 21, New Hampshire www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free street & BoA Parking; or building Okoboji Scholastics (K-4 and K-12) On Site Reg: 4/21 8:00-8:45. Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 basement ($3). 4/21/2011: 5SS, Game 30, EF: $10. Prizes: Trophies to first place, New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship (QC) Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, Florida medals to second and third (K-4 and K-12). On Site Reg only 8:00-8:30. Now in a new location! 8SS, GAME/25 Delay/3, Holiday Inn Portsmouth, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40 Rounds: 8:45,10, 11:30, 4 & 5 ASAP. ALL: 1 half point bye per player allow- 300 Woodbury Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801. EF: $20 postmarked by 14 19th Space Coast Open ed if requested in advance. Advance Registration: Jodene Kruse, 934 April, $25 at site. Memb. Req'd: $8, Juniors $6. OSA. $$GTD: $200-100. 5SS, Top section FIDE rated at G/100+Increment 30. Lower sections 6th St., Sibley, IA 51249. INFO: Jodene Kruse, [email protected]. HR: U2000 $100. U1600 $100. Plaque to top finishing NH resident. Reg.: 9:00- G/120+Delay 5. (2-day Rd. 1 for all sections G/60+Delay 5). DoubleTree $89ifreservedbyApril3rd,1-800-727-4561.NS. NC. SIDE EVENT: IM John 9:45. Rds.: 10-11-1-2-3-4-5:30-6:30. Byes available any round, limit two. Hotel Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 2080 North Atlantic Avenue. (Hwy A1A), Bartholomew will be giving a lecture/simul on 4/20 at 4PM, Simul cost Must be requested before round four. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. Cocoa Beach, FL. $$10,000 b/165 pd., 72% Gtd. 6 Sections: Master/ $10, lecture $5 (free to players). Chess Magnet School JGP for main #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea [email protected]. HR: Expert: $1200+trophy-700-300, U2400 $600+trophy, U2200 $600+tro- event. (603) 431-8000. www.relyeachess.com. NS. W. phy-300. Class A: $600+trophy-300-200. Class B: $600+trophy-300-200. Apr. 20-22, Kentucky Apr. 21, Tennessee Class C: $600+trophy-300-200. Class D: $600+trophy-300-200. U1200: Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 $600+trophy-300-200, U1000 $300+trophy-200, U800 $200+trophy- 4th Annual WKU Open Bluff City Open 100, trophies to top Brevard County scholastics players in K-3, K-5, K-8, 5 SS, G/120, 2-day event. Western Kentucky University Campus, 1906 Col- 4SS, G/60. Greater Memphis Chess Center, 5796 Shelby Oaks Dr., Suite K-12, book to plus score not winning other prize. All: Rated players may lege Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101 (www.hilltopperchess.net). 11, Memphis, TN 38134. $500 prizes GTD. 3 Sections: Open, Amateur play up one class only. Unr. may play in Master or U1200. Unr. limited to EF: $70 (by 4/14; GM/IM free entry; College $35), $75 on site. Prizes: (U1600) and Scholastic(U1200). Prizes: Open: 1st $200, 2nd $100. $100 prize unless place prize in Master. Prizes for 1st-3rd brilliancy and $5,000 b/75 ($3,000 gtd); GM/IM & college = half entry. In 6 sections: Amateur: $125, $75. Scholastic: Trophies to top 3. Open and Amateur biggest upset rds 1-4. EF: $79 via mail or on-line by 4/20, $90 on-line by 1st-5th place: $625, 475, 250, 175, 110; Class A $225, 175, 125, 75, 75; EF: $30 ($25 for MCC and GMCC members). Scholastic EF: $15 ($12 for 4/26 or at site (no credit cards); $20 less if Unr. or under age 18. Re-entry Class B$225,175,125,75,75;ClassC$225,175, 125, 75, 75; Class D $165, members). Rounds: 10-1-3-5. Registration 04/21: 8:30-9:30am. Friday $40 by round 3 (1/2 point Byes for earlier rounds). GM/IM free entry avail- 140, 125, 70, 70; Class E and below $165, 140, 125, 70, 70; Unrated $125, night side event: Bluff City Blitz. G/5, 5 rds, double-swiss. 1st round at able on-line until 3/31, else $80 from prize. Special EF for Brevard 75. Unrated in any section can only win unrated prizes. Sections under 7:30pm. EF: $12 ($10 for members). Prizes: 1st 35%, 2nd 20%. Entries: County students in any section: $20 on-line by 4/20, $25 on-line by 4/26 8 players will be combined. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:30-7; Sun. 10-2:30. Side Event: Memphis Chess Club Inc. PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187-0864, www. or at site (counts as 1/4 entry for based on prize fund). Reg.: ends 1 hr. SOKY G/10 Championship. Fri 4/20. 5 SS, G/10. EF: $15 (by 4/14; dis- memphischess.com, [email protected]. before 1st rd. Rds.: Rd. 1 8pm Fri (2-day 10am Sat. at G/60), Rds. 2-5 count: G/10 + Open = $75; College = $45 by 4/14). Prizes (b/25): $250, Sat. 1-7, Sun. 9-2:30. Side events: Space Coast Open Blitz. 4-SS (2 $150, $75, $25.Bring your own clocks. Rds.: 7 pm then ASAP. Side Event: Apr. 21, Texas games/Rd), G/5. Prizes: Cash prizes based on entries. EF: $10. Rds Sat. SOKY Scholastic Chess Championship. Sat only 4/21. 5 SS, G/30. USCF Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 12:30-6:30, Sun. 8:30-2:00. (i.e., Blitz rounds are prior to rounds 2-5 of rated. Prizes: top 3 overall winners in 9-12 will receive WKU Academic Temple Chess Club Spring Swiss 2012 main tournament). Other events: see sco2012.eventbrite.com. HR: $99- Scholarships (1) Full tuition and fees annual scholarship, (2) $3,000 3-SS, G/90 w/5 Sec delay. Playing Site: Holiday Inn, 5247 S. General 99-109-109, $129 oceanfront (King only), $129 suite ($139 triple/quad annual room and board scholarship, (3) $500 annual book scholarship Bruce Dr., (Service road on East side of I-35 just North of Midway exit occupancy). 800-552-3224 or 321-783-9222, ask for Space Coast Chess (conditions apply, see website for details); Trophies to top five teams in # 297), Temple, TX 76502, (254) 778-5511. Gtd. Prizes $600. 2 Sections rate, reserve by 4/7. Ent: Space Coast Chess Foundation, c/o Harvey Ler- each section, and top 8 individuals in each section. SECTIONS: High School Open to all. Prize fund $375 - 1st = $200, 2nd = $100, U1700 = $75; man, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or sco2012.eventbrite.com. (k-12), Jr. High (k-8), Elementary (k-5), Primary (k-3, & k-1). EF: $15 by Reserve U1400: Prize fund $225 - 1st = $100, 2nd = $75, U1200 = $50. Info only: Peter Dyson 321-452-9863, [email protected]. 4/14, $25 on site. Reg.: Sat. 4/21 8-9 am or online by 4/14. Rds.: 10 am, All: EF: $25 if paid in advance, $30 on site. $5 discount for current Texas FIDE, W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Chess Association members. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9 am, 1 pm, 4:15 pm. 2-5 ASAP. Location: Warren South High School, 8140 Nashville Rd., Bowl- Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, Maryland ing Green, KY 42101. Side Event: Friends and Family Tournament. Sat. USCF membership required. No State membership. UR placed at the dis- cretion of the TD. Advanced entry: Forrest Marler, 4102 West Adams Ave., Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 50 4/21 only. 5 SS, G/30. Non-rated. EF: $8. Reg/Rds/Location: see scholas- 2012 Maryland Open tic. Prizes:Trophies to top 3 individuals in sections: Adult (18+), Seniors #104, Temple, TX 76504-3551. 254-231-7026. [email protected]. NS, NC, W. 5SS, 40/100, SD/45 inc/30, (Rnd 1 G/90 inc/30) (2-day schedule: rds 1- (50+), High-school (k-12), Primary (k-1). Trophies to top ten in sec- 2 G/45 inc/30) U1200 G/120 d/5(2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d/5). tions: Jr. High (k-8), Elementary (k-5), Primary (k-3). Hotel Rates: Must Apr. 21, Wisconsin Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-468-1100. mention "WKU Chess" for special rate: News Inn $49/room 3160 Scotts- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 All prizes guaranteed. 4 sections: Open FIDE: $1200-600-300-200-100, ville Rd., Bowling Green, KY-42104; Tel: 270-781-3460 (only 20 rooms Hales Corners Challenge XV top U2201 $125, top Life Master $100. Amateur Section (U2000): available so reserve early!). Overflow: Country Inn & Suites $79/room 4SS, G/60. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Wyndham Milwau- $800-400-250-125-75, top U1800 $125, top 1st Cat $90. Reserve Sec- includes hot breakfast (behind News Inn). Byes: 1/2 point each (limit 1), keeAirportHotel,4747 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, 414-481-8000. (mention tion (U1600): $650-350-200-100-75, top U1400 $110, top 3rd Cat $80. Southwest Chess Club for $79 room rate). EF: $35-Open, $25-Reserve, Novice (U1200): $500-250-150-100-75, top U1000 $100, top unrated $70. both $5 more after 4/18. Comp EF for USCF 2200+. $$ Open =1st-$325 Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200 or $300 in U1600. A free con- (guaranteed), 2nd-$175 (guaranteed), A-$100, B & Below-$75; $$ tinental breakfast for participants will be provided on Sunday Reserve =1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. morning. We will optionally text your pairings to your cell phone. EF: $60 Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Entries to: Allen Becker, N112 W17033 Vista Court, by 4/12 mail or online, $70 by 4/24 online, $75 by 4/26 online, and $80 CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Apt. D, Germantown, WI 53022; [email protected]. Questions to TD: at the door. Special EFs: GM&IMs free; $60 deducted from prize. Spe- Visit our website at www. chesstour. com for Robin Grochowski, (414) 861-2745 (cell). cial HR: $99, ($25 EF discount if staying in hotel) may not be avail after Open, U2000, & late news, results, games, CCA minimum ratings, Apr. 21-22, California, Northern 4/12, free Sat. night room for GMs registering early. U1600 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11&6, Sun 9&3. advance entries, and more! Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 Open, U2000, & U1600 2-day schedule: 7th Annual Frank Doyle Open reg ends Sat 10am rds 11-2:15- Most tournaments have alternate schedules 6, 9-3 U1200 3-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11&3:30, playing less or more days than listed below. FrankDoyleOpenExchangeBank,444Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Sun 9&1:00 U1200 2-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds 11, 1:15 & 3:30, Asterisk 4 round Swiss, G/120. In 3 Sections, Open: $$GTD: $250-175. Reserve: Sun 9&1:00. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Tow- means full details in this issue- Open to 1899 & under.$$GTD: $200-125. Booster: Open to 1499 & under. otherwise, see future issues or our website. son, MD 21204. Online entry and link to room reservations at: http://the $$GTD: $150-100. Unr. must play in Booster Section. Unrated players win- mdopen.com. Questions: [email protected]. Chess Magnet ning prizes will only receive half of the prize. ALL: EF: $35 advance until School JGP. 4/4-8: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA* 4/18, $45 at site. Reg.: 04/21 8:30am-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10,3; Sun 10,3. 4/27-29: Green Mountain Open, Rutland VT* ENT: Paul Stagnoli, 4233 Kintyre Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409-4127. INFO: Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, Vermont 5/4-6: Western Amateur, Los Angeles CA* (707)478-4385 [email protected]. No phone or e-mail entries. Bring Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 (Enhanced) 5/18-20: New York State Open, Lake George NY* equipment,none provided.No Cell phones allowed. NS. NC.W. Chess 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open 5SS, 30/90, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d/5). Holiday InnRut- 5/24-28: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL* Magnet School JGP. 6/8-10: land/Killington, 476 Holiday Drive (near intersection US-4 and US-7), Northeast Open, Stamford CT* Apr. 22, California, Southern Rutland, VT 05701. Free shuttle to Amtrak, bus terminal or Rutland Air- 6/29-7/3: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia PA* Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 port. Free parking, free wireless, heated pool, whirlpool, exercise room; 7/4-8: World Open, Philadelphia PA* LACC - 2012 Westwood Spring Open restaurants within easy walking distance. $2000 guaranteed prizes. 7/20-22: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL* 5SS, G/45. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: Open In 3 sections. Open: $400-200-150, top Under 2010/Unr $220-110. Under 7/20-22: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA* 1810: $300-150-80, top Under 1610 $160-80, no unrated may win over 7/27-29: Southern Open, Orlando FL* $150. Under 1410: $100-50, trophies to first 3, top Under 1210, Under 7/27-29: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT* 1010, Under 810, Unrated.Top 2 sections EF: 3-day$68,2-day$67 if check 8/3-5: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* mailed by 4/20, all $69 online at chesstour.com by 4/25, $75 phoned to 8/10-12: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* 406-896-2038 by 4/25 (entry only,no questions), $80 at site. Under 1410 8/17-19: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN WARNING! Section EF:All$40 less than top 2 sections EF. All: No checks at site, credit 8/17-19: Manhattan Open, New York NY* cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. 8/17-19: Central California Open, Fresno CA THE USE OF A 8/24-26: Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Atlantic Open, Washington DC Re-entry $40, not available in Open. GMs & IMs free; $60 deducted from 9/1-3: New York State Championship, Albany NY CELL PHONE prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 9/14-16: New England Senior, Windsor Locks CT 9 & 2:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, 9/15-16: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT IN THE TOURNAMENT ROOM IS Sun 9 & 2:15. Half point byes OK all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2. 9/21-23: Louisville Open, Louisville KY HR: $89-89, 802-775-1911, reserve by 4/13. Car rental: Avis, 800-331- 10/4-8: Continental Class, Arlimgton VA PROHIBITED! 1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Unofficial 10/5-7: Los Angeles Open, Los Angeles CA uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: Continen- 10/12-14: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL AT MOST TOURNAMENTS! tal Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. DirectorAtChess.us, 10/19-21: Boardwalk Open, Asbury Park NJ chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance 10/24-28 entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. : Bahamas International, Nassau, Bahamas IF YOUR CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH 11/2-4: Eastern Team Championship, Stamford CT Apr. 28, Virginia GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE SEVERELY 11/9-11: Kings Island Open, Mason OH Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 11/23-25: Natiional Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN FORFEITED! 2012 Walter Muir Memorial 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV 3-Round Swiss System Game/90 w/5 second delay. St. John's Lutheran For later events, see chesstour.com. Church, 4608 Brambleton Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. 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$75, If Quads, Each is guaranteed $100. ENTRY FEE: If received by April Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6345 Powers Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30339. (770)- $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewin- 27, $30.00. At site, $40.00. REGISTRATION: 6-9pm on 4/27; 8:30-9:30am 955-1700. $10,000 b/150, 1st place in each section GTD, others 50% ners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), on 4/28. ROUNDS: 10-2-6. BYES: One only per tournament; must request GTD. In 5 sections: Championship: FIDE RATED with U.S.C.F. rules. 5-SS, top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes before 1st round begins. ADVANCE ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, G/90 with 30 second increments, (2-day option Rd. 1 G/90, d/5). $1,000- (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. P.O. Box 14143, Roanoke, VA 24038. PHONE: (540) 344-4446. EMAIL: 500-300-200; u2200: $400, u2050: $400. Under 1900: $700-300-200-100: Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30- [email protected]. WEB PAGE: roanokechess.com. NS. NC. W. u1800: $200. Under 1700: $700-300-200-100: u1600: $200. Under 10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! Apr. 28, Virginia 1500: $600-300-200-100; u1350: $200. Under 1200: $600-300-200- 100, U1000: $200. Lower 4 sections: 5-SS, G/120 (2-day option Rd. 1 G/90, May 12, Vermont Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 d/5). ALL: EF: $84 2-day, $85 3-day in advance: $90 at site. Free to GM's Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 Sterling Chess April Open and RBO White River Open Hilton Inn & Suites Dulles, 22700 Holiday Park Dr., Sterling, VA 20166. and IM's, $50 taken from winnings. Juniors playing in Under 1200: $50 for no prizes. Unrateds: $50, can win 100% Championship and $200 in Fairfield Inn and Suites, 102 Ballardvale Dr., White River Junction, VT Three sections: Open 4SS, G/61 d5, $$300 Gtd., 150/100/50. U1600 05001. In 3 Sections, Open: 4SS, GAME/65, D/5, $$GTD: $275-150-75. 4SS, G/61 d5, medal to winner. U1000 4SS, G/25 d5, medal to winner. lower sections. Re-entry: $35. No re-entry for Championship section. May play up 1 section only. Byes: limit 2, not 5th, must request before 1st round. U2000 $100 U1750 $100. U1500: 4SS, GAME/65, D/5, Open to 1499 & Rds.: Open and U1600 11:15, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. U1000 11:30, 12:45, 2:00, under. $$GTD: $150-50. U1250 $100. U1000: 4SS, GAME/65, D/5, Open 3:15. Doors open 10:30. EF: Open $25, U1600 $20, U1000 $15. Unrateds G.C.A. membership required, other states ok. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends 7 p.m. Friday. Rounds: 7:30 p.m., 2:30-7:30, 10-3:15. 2-day schedule: to 999 & under. Open to Adult Unrated not allowed in U1000. $$GTD: $100. free. Entries limited: Register online at www.meetup.com/sterling- ALL: EF: $28 postmarked by 5 May, $33 at site. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 AM. Rds.: chess-tournaments. Pay on website. Info: [email protected]. Reg.: ends 10 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10:30 a.m., then merges with 3-day. 5/6: Georgia Chess Business Meeting- 2:30 p.m. Hotel: $79 for single 10:00-1:00-3:30-6:00. One half point bye available rounds 1-3. ENT: Alex Bye: Half-point, any round. Chess Magnet School JGP for top two sec- Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea tions. or double. Mention Georgia Chess. Info:Thad Rogers member2@geor- giachess.org. or (478)-973-9389. Enter: Online at georgiachess.org or [email protected]. HR: 802-291-9911. www.relyeachess.com. Apr. 28-29, Missouri mail to G.C.A., P. O . Box 2584, Suwanee, GA 30024. NS. NC. W. Chess Mag- Chess Magnet School JGP. Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 net School JGP. May 15, New York Joplin Benefit Tournament Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced) 100% of entry fees will be donated to the Joplin Habitat for Human- A Heritage Event! May 4-6 or 5-6, Ohio Marshall Masters! ity to support building for tornado impacted families.5SS, G/90,d/5. 4-SS, G/25d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., 2 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 60 (Enhanced) La Quinta Inn (Room A), 3320 South Rangeline Rd., Joplin, MO 64804. 48th Cincinnati Open NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scor- sections: Open,U1600.Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. 5SS; Hilton Garden Inn, 5200 Natorp Blvd., Mason, OH 45040. Five Sec- ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 tournament since the prior $$Gtd. $490. Open: $150-100-60. U1600: $80-60-40. EF: $40 (by 04/27), tions: Open, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300. Time Control: 40/2, SD/60 month's Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100. $50 on site. Cash only on site. Registration: 8:30-9:45. MCA Member- d/5; 2-day rds 1&2 G/75 d/5. Prizes: Open: $1,000-750-500-250; U2200: Prizes to U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7- ship required from $5.OSA. Rounds: Sat: 10:00, 1:30, 5:00. Sun: 10:00, $700-500-300-150; U1900: $400-300-200-100; U1600: $300-200-150- 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd 1 or 4 only), request at entry. 1:30. One 1/2 point bye if requested before round 3. Ent: info@joplin 100; U1300: $225-150-125-100. Open section prizes guaranteed; other www.marshallchessclub.org. chess.org with cash on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New prizes in the under sections based on 100 total entries for the tourna- Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. HR: $69 May 18-20 or 19-20, New York ment, else proportional. (No unrated may win more than the third-place Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 (Enhanced) plus tax by 3/27, after based on availability.417-781-0500, mention Chess prize amount except in Open.) Entry fee: $95 if mailed/emailed by April Info: 20th annual New York State Open Tournament. www.joplinchess.org, [email protected] or 417- 30, 2012; $115 after April 30/onsite. Re-entry $50. Free entry to GMs/IMs 483-1554. Chess Magnet School JGP. 5SS, 30/90, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d/5).Tiki Resort (for- who complete schedule; $95 deducted from prize. Registration: Friday, merly Howard Johnson), 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3000. Apr. 28-29 or 29, New York May 4 5:00-6:30; Saturday,May 5 9:00-10:30. 3-day schedule: Friday 7:00, In 4 sections. Open: $$ 400-200-150, top Under 2010 $230-120, top Under Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Saturday 11:00 and 5:30, Sunday 9:30 and 4:00. 2-day schedule: Sat- 1810/Unr $220-110. Senior, open to under 1910 or unrated born before Marshall April Grand Prix! urday 11:00 and 2:00, then merge with 3-day. Byes: Maximum two half- 5/21/62. $$ 300-150-80, top Under 1710 $120-60. Under 1610: $$ 300- 4-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. point byes, must commit before round 3. HR: $99, group code COT, reserve 150-80, Under 1410 $120-60, unrated limit $150. Under 1310: $100-50, EF: $50, members $30. $$625 Gtd: 275-150, U2200/unr. $105, U2000 $95. by 4/13/2012 or rate may go up; reservations 800-560-7843 or 513-204- trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. All: 1 year NYSCA membership Reg. ends 15 min. before round. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds. 12:30- 6000 or www.cincinnatimason.hgi.com. Bring sets and clocks. Advance prize to NY residents who are not members. EF: 3-day $78, 2-day $77 mail- 5:30PM each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30PM entries: Cincinnati Open, PO Box 499006, Cincinnati, OH 45249-9006 or ed by 5/11, both $79 online at chesstour.com by 5/16, $85 phoned to Sun; both merge rd. 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. FIDE by email to [email protected]. Registration form and complete infor- 406-896-2038 by 5/16 (entry only, no questions), $90 at site. No checks (G/30 not FIDE ratable). www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet mation at www.Chessinnati.com. Questions: Alan Hodge 513-697-6930, at site, credit cards OK. Entry fee $50 less to all in U1310. Special 1 year School JGP. [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP. USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, A Heritage Event! May 10, New York Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, A State Championship Event! Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $40, not available May 4-6 or 5-6, Georgia 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! in Open Section. GMs free, $60 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at the Marshall Club, Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day sched- 2012 Georgia Chess Championship 23 West 10 St., bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs ule: Reg ends Sat 11:30 am, rds Sat 12, 3 &, 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point

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byesOKall,mustcommitbefore rd 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1810/ rated, GM and IM norms possible. Under 2300: $5000-2500-1200-900- 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 2-day U2300 to U1300 sched- unr in Open). HR: 65-65 (poolside), 75-75 (regular), call 518-668-5744 Mon- 700-600-500-400-300-300. FIDE rated. Under 2100: $5000-2500-1200- ule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. Fri 9 am-5pm, reserve by 5/4 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800- 900-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1900: $5000-2500-1200-900-700- 4-day, 3-day & 2-day U2300 to U1300 schedules merge & compete for 331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour. 600-500-400-300-300. Under 1700: $5000-2500-1200-900-700-600-500- same prizes. 3-day Under 1100 schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 1 pm, Rds Sat com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: 400-300-300. Under 1500: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300- 2 pm & 6 pm, Sun 10, 2 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 2-day Under 1100 schedule: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. www.chesstour. 300. Under 1300: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300. Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 3-day & com, DirectorAtChess.us, 845-496-9658. $15 service charge for refunds. Under 1100: $1500-700-400-300-200-200-100-100. Under 900: $500- 2-day U1100 schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Under 900 Advance entries posted atchesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. 300-200, trophies to first 5, top U700, U500, U300, Unrated. Prize limits: schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10, 12, 2 & 3:45, Mon 10, 12, 2. May 19-20 or 20, New York 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated through 5/12 list may not Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) win over $800 U1100, $1500 U1300 or $2500 U1500. Games rated too 2, others before rd 4. Hotel rates: $103-103-103-103, 800-937-8461, 847- Marshall May Grand Prix! late for 5/12 list not counted. 2) If official rating 5/11-4/12 or unofficial 777-6500, reserve by 5/11 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800- 4-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. post-event rating posted 5/24/11-5/24/12 was more than 30 points over 331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. EF: $50, members $30. $$625 Gtd: 275-150, U2200/unr. $105, U2000 section maximum, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, $95.Reg.ends15min.beforeround. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds 12:30- rated) cannot win over $200 inU900, $400 U1100, $700 U1300, $1000 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Some 5:30PM each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30PM U1500, $1500 U1700, $2000 U1900 or $2500 U2100. Unofficial uschess.org foreign ratings not accepted for U1900 or below. Highest of multiple rat- Sun; both merge rd. 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. FIDE ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 4) Balance of any limited ings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may (G/30 not FIDE ratable). www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet prize goes to next player(s) in line. Top 7 sections Mailed EF: 5-day Open be expelled. US player ratings: May official ratings used; FIDE ratings School JGP. $205, 4-day $204, 3-day$203, 2-day $202 mailed by 3/29; 5-day $225, used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if oth- An American Classic! 4-day $224, 3-day $223, 2-day $222 mailed by 5/16; all $250 at site. No erwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players must submit to a search for May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, Illinois checks at site, credit cards OK. Top 7 sections online EF at chesstour. electronic devices if requested by Director. In round 3 or after, players Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 200 (Enhanced) com: $207 by 3/29, $227 by 5/21, $250 after 5/21 until 2 hours before with scores of 80% or over and their opponents may not use head- 21st annual Chicago Open rd 1. Top 7 sections phoned EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no ques- phones, earphones, cellphones, or go to a different floor of the hotel Open Section, May 24-28: 9SS, 40/90, SD/30, inc/30, GM & IM norms tions): $230 by 5/21 (entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 5/21. without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salis- possible, all Open entry fees $100 more than below for US players never GMs, IMs, WGMs, foreign FMs free in Open; $200 deducted from bury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 845-496-9658, rated 2200/over by FIDE. Under 2300 to Under1300, May 25-28, 26- prize. All Open Section EF $100 more for US players never rated 2200 or www.chesstour.com. You may request “lowest possible section” if May 28 or 27-28: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5; 2-day over by FIDE. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over in top 7 sections. rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be option, rds. 1-4 G/40, d/5). Under 1100, (NOTE CHANGE), May 26-28 Under 1100 EF: $85 mailed by 5/16, $87 online at chesstour.com by 5/21, posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. or 27-28: 7SS, G/90, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-4 G/40, d/5). Under 900, $100 at site. Under 900 EF: $35 mailed by 5/16, $37 online at May 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, New York May 27-28: 7SS, G/40, d/5. All: No 5 minute time deduction. At Westin chesstour.com by 5/21, $50 at site. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 60 Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090 members; join at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour Event. Special 1 yr USCF dues The 2nd Annual New Yorker Open! (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young 7-SS, 40/2, SD/1 + d5 (3-Day Option, rds. 1-2 G/75 + d/5; 2-Day Option, Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south.) Free parking. Free analysis of your games Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young rds. 1-4 G/45 + d5). Chess Center of New York at the historic New Yorker by GM John Fedorowicz, beginning two hours after the start of each 4-day Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open. Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NY City. Free round. Free lectures by GM Fedorowicz 5pm Friday, 9 am each day Sat- 5-day schedule (Open): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, analysis of your games by former US Open Champion GM Mike Rohde urday, Sunday, Monday. $100,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 9 sections. Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): and USCF’s Most Active Player IM Jay Bonin! $10,000 Guaranteed! In Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-900-700-600-500-400-300, clear or tie- Reg. ends Fri 6pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 5 sections. Open: $1,000-500-300-150, top U2450 $450-250. FIDE. Under break winner bonus $200, top FIDE Under 2500/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Sat 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2300: $800-400-200-100, U2150 $350-150. FIDE. Under 2000: $800-400-

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Cajun Chess Shore HS Chess League San Diego Chess Club 7230 Chadbourne Drive PO Box 773 2225 Sixth Avenue AFFILIATES New Orleans, LA 70126 Lincroft, NJ 07738 San Diego, CA 92101, 619-239-7166 504-208-9596 [email protected] [email protected] GOLD [email protected] http://sdchessclub.multiply.com www.cajunchess.com New Jersey State Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 Chess Federation Texas Tech University SPICE Chess Club and Scholastic c/o Roger Inglis, 49-A Mara Rd. Box 45080 USCF memberships during the current or Center of St. Louis Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 Lubbock, TX 79409 previous calendar year, or is the recognized 806-742-7742 4657 Maryland Avenue 973-263-8696, [email protected] State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Gold St. Louis, MO 63108. www.njscf.org [email protected] 314-361-CHESS www.SPICE.ttu.edu Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a [email protected] New York City Chess Inc special list in larger type in Tournament Tri-State Chess www.stlouischessclub.org c/o Russell Makofsky Life each month, giving the affiliate name, 230 Thompson Street The Chess Exchange New York, NY 10012, 212-475-8130 325 East 88th Street address, phone number, e-mail address, Continental Chess New York, NY 10128 Association [email protected] and website. Gold Affiliation costs $350 per www.chessnyc.com 212-289-5997 PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, [email protected] year, and existing affiliates may substract $3 NY 12577. www.TriStateChess.com for each month remaining on their regular 845-496-9658 North American Chess Association 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113 affiliation, or $20 for each month remaining [email protected] Village Chess Shop of NYC As of August 6, www.chesstour.com Skokie, IL 60077, 888.80.Chess on their Silver Affiliation. [email protected] c/o Michael Propper 2007, by paying an annual payment of $500 www.nachess.org 230 Thompson Street Dallas Chess Club New York, NY 10012 (instead of $350), Gold Affiliate status may 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. Suite C PaperClip Pairings 212-475-9580 be obtained with no minimum requirement Richardson, TX 75080 c/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari [email protected] for memberships submitted. 972-231-2065 6005 Forest Blvd www.chess-shop.com [email protected] Brownsville, TX 78526, 956-459-2421 www.dallaschess.com [email protected] Western PA Youth Chess Club SILVER Attn: Jerry Meyers International Chess Academy (NJ) 4101 Windsor Street Any affiliate that has submitted at least 25 28 Canterbury Lane Pittsburgh, PA 15217 USCF memberships during the current or New Milford, NJ 07646 412-422-1770 201-287-0250 [email protected] previous calendar year, or is the recognized [email protected], www.icanj.net www.youthchess.net State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Silver Affiliate. These affiliates will be recognized in a special list in Tournament Life each month, giving the affiliate name, state, and SILVER AFFILIATES choice of either phone number, e-mail Bay Area Chess (CA) Long Island Chess Nuts (NY) Oklahoma Chess Foundation address, or website. Silver Affiliation costs www.BayAreaChess.com 516-739-3907 www.OKchess.org $150 per year, and existing affiliates may Beverly Hills Chess Club (CA) Marshall Chess Club (NY) Our Lady of Sorrows Academy (AZ) subtract $3 for each month remaining on www.bhchessclub.com www.marshallchessclub.org [email protected] their regular affiliation. As of August 6, 2007, by paying an annual payment of $250.00 En Passant Chess Club (TX) Michigan Chess Association Silver Knights (PA) [email protected] www.michess.org www.silverknightschess.com (instead of $150), Silver Affiliate status may be obtained with no minimum requirement for Indiana State Chess Association Monmouth Chess School & Club (NJ) Sparta Chess Club (NJ) www.indianachess.org www.monmouthchess.com www.spartachessclub.org memberships submitted.

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200-100, top U1800 $350-150. $300 limit to Unr. Under 1600: $700-350- May 26-28 or 27-28, California, Southern mit by 8:15 pm. Re-entry: half-price. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. CCA 200-100, top U1400 $250-150, $200 limit to Unr. Under 1200: $400-200- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40 (Enhanced) ratings may be used. 100, $100 limit to Unr. NEW!! Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes! Best male/ 2012 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic A Heritage Event! female 2-player team combined score in all sections:$500-250-150 (team- 6-SS, 3-day 40/2, SD/1, 2-day rds. 1-3 G/1 then merges. Hilton Ontario June 1-3 or 2-3, Ohio mates' average rating must be Under 2200, teammates may play in dif- Airport,700N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764. $10,000 b/200, 50% of each Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40 ferent sections; teammate pairings avoided but possible, teams must de- prize guaranteed. In five sections: Open: $$T+1700-750-400-300-200, 54th Gem City Open clare by rd. 4). EF: 4-Day $104, 3-Day $103, 2-Day $102 if postmarked U2400 400, U2200 700-300-200. Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200- 5SS at the Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Time Controls: by 5/18, $100 on-line thru 5/23 at www.chesscenter.cc, $110 by phone 100. Amateur (Under 1800): $$750-300-200-100. Reserve (Under 3 day-G/150, td/5. 2 day option Rs 1&2 G/75, td/5 then merge in R3 with thru 5/23, $120 at site; all EF $20 less to players rated U1400 in U1600 1600):$$750-300-200-100.Booster (Under 1400/unrated):$$400-200- 3 day schedule and time controls. $$5,000 Gtd. 4 sections: OPEN Section, $60 less to unrated players in Under 1600 Section (only players 100, U1200 150, Unr 150. (Unrated may win Unrated prizes only.) EF: $88 (FIDE Rated): $1000- $550- $350-$250, U2000: $500-$300-$150, U1700: with 3 games or less are unrated), $60 less to all in Under 1200 Section, by 5/24, $99 at door. Booster (U1400) section EF: $72 by 5/24, $85 door. $500- $300-$150, U1400: $500-$300-$150. Unrated prizes limited to 1/3 GMs free ($90 from prize). Re-entry $70 except from Open to Open. 4- Reg.: ends 10:30am 5/26, 9:30 am 5/27. Rds.: 3-day: 11-6, 11-6, 10- exceptin OPEN w/bal to next player(s). EF: 3-day $67, 2-day $65 if mailed Day Schedule:reg.endsFri6pm.Rds Fri. 7, Sat. 11 & 6, Sun.11 & 6, Mon. 4:30. 2-day: 10-1-3:30 (G/1), then merges with 3-day at 6. All: SCCF or registered online or at Dayton Chess Club by 5/25, thereafter $77 for 10 & 4:30. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am. Rds. Sat. 11, 2:30 & membership req. ($18 re, $10 jr), OSA. $25 Best Game prize, all sections 2 or 3 day. Free to GMs or IMs who complete their schedule. No cks at 6, Sun. 11 & 6, Mon. 10 & 4:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9:30 am. eligible. 1 half-point bye if requested at least 1 round in advance, rd. 6 site, MC/Visa ok. DCC Mbrs $5 discount. 3-Day Reg: Fri 6pm - 7:30pm. Rds. Sun. 10, 12, 2, 4, 6, Mon. 10 &4:30. All schedules merge and compete must be requested with entry. HR: $89, (909) 980-0400, code CHS, reserve 3 Day Rounds: Fri 8 pm R1, Sat 11-6 Rs 2&3, Sun 9-3:30 Rs 4&5. 2-Day for same prizes. Limit 3 byes, Open must commit before rd. 2, others by 5/4. Parking free. Free wireless in public areas, 24-hour airport shut- Reg Fri nite & Sat 9am-1030am, 2 Day Rounds: Sat 11-2:30 Rs 1&2, then before rd. 4. Prize limit $450 for players with any post-tournament rat- tle. Info: [email protected]. Website, On-line entry: www.scchess. 3 day schedule. Sun DCC Opens 8 a.m. Byes: 2 ok - must commit by R2, ing after 4/6/12 on uschess.org more than 30 points over section limit. com. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. NS. NC. F. State 1 if R5. Hotel: Crown Plaza $92 (1-4), 937.229.9835. Ask for the Gem City Balances of all limited prizes go to next eligible player(s). Unofficial rat- Championship Qualifier. Chess Magnet School JGP. Open Group Rate. Register online at www.DaytonChessClub.com or mail ings at us.chess.org usually used if otherwise unrated. $15 charge for A Heritage Event! to Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. Chess Mag- refunds. HR: 212-971-0101 Free Digital Clock Setting Seminar by IA A State Championship Event! net School JGP. Carol Jarecki: 5pm Sat. (for players too embarrassed to ask the TD to May 26-28 or 27-28, Massachusetts June 2-3, New York set their clocks and for TDs too embarrassed to admit they can’t.)Ques- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40 (Enhanced) tions, [email protected] or 845-569-9969, credit card phone Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 81st Massachusetts Open 6th Annual Buffalo International Chess Championships 2012 entries (but no questions) thru 5/23: 406-896-2191. After 5/23, enter 6SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day schedule, G/45, d/5 in rounds 1-3. No 2-day at site only (no checks, credit cards OK). CCA ratings may be used. Ent: Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic St., Buffalo, NY. Two day, schedule in Open sect.) Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post World Chess Federation (FIDE) and USCF Open rated Championships, 5 Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. Bring sets, Road West, Marlboro (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508- clocks, boards! W. Chess Magnet School JGP. games, Swiss, Game 120 with 5 sec delay. Payments must be received 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 5,000 b/120 paid entries ($30 off EFs by May 19, 2012. Online Registrations with reply to: arcangel8chess@ A Heritage Event! count half), 75% G. Top 3 prizes in the Open sect. are 100% G. 6 sects. yahoo.com. For more information, www.buffalochess.blogspot.com. A State Championship Event! Open: $1000-400-200, U2300 $200-150. FIDE rated. 3-day schedule Canadians and FIDE rated players are Welcomed $10 less! Sat and Sun- May 25-28 or 26-28, Texas only. U2200: $350-150-100. U2000: $350-150-100. U1800: $350-150-100. day, Sections are FIDE Open & FIDE Womens, games on Sat at 10am, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 (Enhanced) U1600: $300-150-100. U1400: $250-125-100, U1200 125-100. State 2:30pm and 7pm, Sunday at 9:30am and 2pm. Cash Prizes based on 24 Texas State and Amateur Championships championship title to high scoring Mass. resident or student in each sect. players, EF $55, $80 after. Canadians and FIDE rated players $10 less, 7SS. Sheraton Dallas North Hotel, 4801 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy., Dallas, Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2000, $150 in U1800, $125 in U1600, $100 GMs & IMs are free entry. Cash Prizes are $260, $190, $130 and $70. One TX 75244. $$ 8,350 b/175, full entries in Championship and Amateur sec- in U1400, can't win title except in Open. Prizes for most interesting Byes are available! Saturday,June 2, 2012 Only! U1900, U1500 and Schol- tions, 2 scholastic side events that do not count toward base. Champion- games in each sect. (100% G): Open $300, U2200 $250, U2000 $200, astics K-12: U1900 and U1500, 5 games, Swiss, Game 60; d5, USCF rated, ship: (This section is FIDE rated but uses USCF rules. Must be rated 2000 U1800 $150, U1600 $125, U1400 $100, plus DVDs to each. EF: $69 for EF $40, $65 after! Games will start on Sat only at 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm or above by either USCF or Fide to play in this section. Defending Ama- 3-day, $68 for 2-day if mailed by 5/22 or online by 5/24, $80 at site. GMs and 6pm. One Bye Available! Cash Prizes are based on 24 players, $150, teur Champion may also play in this section. Texas Scholastic High School and IMs free. $30 discount to unrated and to players in U1400 sect. rated $90, $60, U1700 and U1200 - $55. Scholastic TEAM K-12 Champion- Champions may also play in this section. Foreign unrateds may play in under 1000. Special EF: Under age 23 or age 60 and older: $30 in 3-day, ships, Saturday Only, 5 games, Swiss, Game 30, Teams consist of 4 play- this section.) G/90 with 30 sec. increment: $$ 1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $29 in 2-day, $35 at site, no other discounts apply. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ers or more. Team EF $80 or $25 per player, $35 after. Sections of play $700, U2200 $800. Amateur: U2000 & unrated. Rds. 1-7 30/90 d5, Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Rds. Sat. 10:30-5:30, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 9:30-4:30. are K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 grades, Team Trophies awarded to the Top 4 SD/1 d5, rd. 1 of three day is G/115 d5. $$ 800-400-200. B $$ 600-300- 2-Day Schedule: Reg. Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Rds. Sun. 10-12:30-2:45- and Top 5 winners, Medals awarded to players who score 2pts. Games 150, C 500-250-125, U1400 $500-250-125, U1200 $400, U1000 $300 5, Mon. 9:30-4:30. Schedules merge in round 4. Byes: 1-5, limit 2, rds. start at 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Buffalo FIDE Championship Unrated $200. Both: TCA membership required. Other states accepted. 4-5 must commit before rd. 2. Memb. req.: MACA $12 adult, $6 jr. U18, Hotel: Comfort Inn and Suites, 475 Dingens St, Buffalo, NY 14206, Phone EF: $88 if received by 5/18, else $99. $80 Junior(U19) if received by 5/18 add $8 for optional Chess Horizons subscription, OSA. Massachusetts 716-896-2800, HR: $119.99 per night. Chess Magnet School JGP for else $90 (juniors count as 90% toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicap Blitz Championship: Sun. 5/27. Reg. ends 9:15 p.m. 5SS (dbl). 75% of main event. ped/ additional family participant $52 if receive by 5/18 else $65 (Sen- EFs returned as prizes. EF: $10 if playing in main tmnt, else $15. MACA Annual Meeting: Mon. 5/28 at 9 a.m. HR: $92-92, reserve by 5/14 and June 3, New Jersey ior/Handicap/ Additional family participant counts 60% toward base). Add Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced) $5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg requires pre-payment. After 5/23/12 all mention chess tnmt. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messen- ger,4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062, or enter online (PayPal) at Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Summer 2012 Open Championship registration and changes on site only; all changes including withdrawals, 4SS,G/60. Bergen Academy,200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. $10 after 5/23/12. 4 day: Reg. Friday 5/25, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri.: 7:45, www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to [email protected] or phone 603-891-2484. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Open To All Ages With Rating above 1400. U. S. Chess Federation Mem- Sat: 2:30 pm - 8:00, Sun.: 11:00 am - 5:15 pm, Mon.: 9 am - 2:45 pm. 3 day: bership Required. Prize Fund ($$ b/40) 1st-3rd $300, $250, $200, Reg. Sat. 5/26, 9-9:30 am, Rd. 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign A Heritage Event! U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Unrated must play in Championship section. Registrations that do not indi- May 26-28, Oklahoma Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70 cate 4 or 3 day schedule will be put in the 3 day. HR: $75/75/75/75, $75 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 %. Reg. Ends at 9 AM Only one requested 1/2-point bye allowed, if rate includes full breakfast buffet, 972-661-3600 or 888-627-8436 reserve 31st NAO FIDE Open requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By May 30th) $40, by 5/11/12 and ask for Dallas Chess Club rate. Free Parking. Up to two 8-SS, G/90+30spm, (Reserve: 10-SS, G-50+15 spm dual rated). Reg.: AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. INFO: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741, 1/2 pt byes available if requested before end of rd. 2, but byes for both 9-9:45. $$G 1,900. Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th Ave. (Hwy-51) Still- Email: [email protected] (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net). Rds.: 9:30 AM, rd. 6 AND 7 not permitted. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 5/26. 5-SS, Rds. water, OK 1-405-372-0800. HR: 68-68. Wi-Fi, EF: Open: $55, Reserve: $30 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Membership G/30 d5, EF: $29 by 5/18, $44 after; Pre-reg. requires pre-payment. After (deduct$10only if ck postmarked before May 22): OCF $10 required OSNA. checks payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 5/23/12 all registration and changes on site only; all changes $10 after Two Sections: Open (FIDE): Gtd 1st 500, 300, 200, X: $200 A: $200-100, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. NS. NC. W. B: $200, C+UNR: $200, Rds at 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 2 half pt byes 5/23/12. No refunds after 5/23/12, $10 handling fee for refunds before June 8-10 or 9-10, Connecticut 5/23/12. Entries do not count toward base in Championship and Ama- rds 1-8, Reserve: U-1400 and Unrated 1st $100, Other class prizes per entrees; Rds at 10-1-4-7, 10-1-4-7, 9-Noon. 3 half pt byes rds 1-10 for Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 50 (Enhanced) teur. Registration 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small 18th Annual Northeast Open lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship and K-12 U1000. 5/26. 5- Reserve, LS, W, Free Parking. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074. [email protected], 405 372-5758. Chess Magnet School JGP 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Hotel (formerly SS, Rds. G/30 d5. Prizes:Trophies to top 12 individuals, five teams in each $8,000 for Open Section. HolidayInnSelect),700MainSt., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. section. K-12 U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to those who do not guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-300-200, U2250 win a trophy. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Long- May 27, New York $600–300. FIDE. Under 2050: $800-400-300-200, top U1850 $500-250. horn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, info@ Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced) Under 1650: $700-400-250-150, top U1450 $400-200. Under 1250: dallaschess.com www.dallaschess.com NS. NC. W. FIDE. Chess Mag- 2nd Annual New Yorker Open Blitz Championship (QC)! $300-150-100, trophy to top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may net School JGP. 5-SS, G/5 + d/0 (5 double rounds, 10 games total). Chess Center at the not win over $150 in U1250 or $400 in U1650. Top 3 sections EF: 3-day May 26, Tennessee New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, $88.50, 2-day $87.50 if check mailed by 5/30, all $89 online at chesstour. NYC (see New Yorker Open, 5/25-28). EF at site only: $40, $20 if rated com by 6/6, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/6 (entry only, no questions), Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 Under 1800, GMs free ($25 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholas- Rutherford County Open $100 at site. No mailed credit card entries. U1250 Section EF: all $40 tic prizewinners free. $$1,000 b/40 paid entries (U1800 count 1/2), top less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $80 deduct- 5-SS, rd.1 G/25d5, rd.2 G/55d5, Rds.3, 4, 5 G/70d5. Grace Lutheran 3 Gtd: $$ 300-200-100, Top U2400/unr $150, U2200 $130, U2000 $120. Church, 811 E. Clark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN. EF: $25 by 5/24, $30 at site. ed from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry $50; not Byes OK rds. 1-2 (1 bye for U2000). CCA ratings may be used. Reg 7-10 available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if $$ (1160, top 2 G, class prizes b/6 entries per class, else proportional): pm. Rds. 10:15-11-11:30-12-12:30. Quick-rated (will not affect regular otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if $200-120, X, A, B, C, D, E/below, Unr. each $120. Reg.: 8:00-8:45am. Rds.: ratings) but prizes, pairings based on higher of Regular or Quick rating. paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, 9:00-10:00-12:30-3:00-5:30. Ent: Rutherford County Chess Club, P.O. Box May 31, New York Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, 1593, Murfreesboro, TN 37133. http://rccc.us/ (with map to site), rccc@ Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, rccc.us, 615-895-7989. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 (Enhanced) The New Yorker Masters!! Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. May 26-28 or 27-28, California, Northern 4-SS, G/25 + d5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center of New York at the historic Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 100 (Enhanced) New Yorker Hotel!, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, 2. HR: $94-94, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 5/25 or rate may Best of the West Class Championship NYC. 2 sections. Masters, open to players currently or formerly rated increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car 6SS 30/90 sd/60 (2-day rds 1-3 G/60 merge in rd4). Marriott, 2700 Mis- over 2200 USCF or FIDE, or any player scoring 2 1/2 or more points in online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury sion College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. Hotel $89. Prize: $17,000 b/264 any “4 Rated Games Tonight!” Thursday Night Action tournament since Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess (2/3rd guaranteed). 6 sections. Open (2200+ FIDE rated 82% Gtd): 2500- Jan. 2011. $1,500 Guaranteed Prizes! $400-200-100, top U2400 150. tour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. 1200-600-200, top u2300 300-100. Expert/A/B/C: 1200-600-300-100-100- Under 2200: $200-100, top U1800 $100. NEW!! Mixed Doubles Bonus Chess Magnet School JGP. 100. D/E/unr: 1000-400-200-100, top u1200 600-300-100. Unr max $300 Prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score in either sec- June 8-10 or 9-10, Florida exc in Open. EF by 5/22: $99. Onsite +$25, Play-up +$20. r/e $40. Econ tion: $150-100 (teammates’ average rating must be Under 2200; team- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 Opt: EF-20 & 2/3 calc prize (not avail in Open). GMs/IMs free: prize-EF. mate pairings avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice Sunshine Summer Open & Scholastic Chess Tournament (formerly May 2012 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc to place players. Sched: 3-day Reg of 2 schedules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 sched- the After Memorial Open, now more sections) Sa 10-11, Rds Sa/Su 11:30-5:30, Mo 10-3:30; 2-day Reg Su 9-9:30, Rds ule, rd. 1 (G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm, score carries over into round 2 of DoubleTree Hilton Orlando Downtown, 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, Su 10-12:30-2:50-5:30, Mo 10-3:30. Max two 1/2-pt byes, commit bef rd 7:00 schedule at 8:15 pm. EF: Masters Section $40, Under 2200 Section FL 32804 (I-4 Exit 84). $7,000/b130 (Scholastic = 1/2 entry). 70% 3. Parking $5. Ent: Bay Area Chess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. $30, $5 less to anyone who played in 4 or more “4 Rated Games Tonight!” Guaranteed. 5SS, G/120 (2-day. Rnd 1 G/60). 4 Sections: OPEN: $1000- Rfnd fee $20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/bestwest. E: ask@BayAreaChess. Thursday Night Action tournaments since Jan. 2011, GMs free ($25 500-300, U2210 & U2010 $300-200 ea.; U1910: $700-300-150, U1710 com. T: 408.786.5515. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP. from prize). Limit 2 byes (limit one bye towards class prize), must com- $300-200; U1510: $700-300-150, U1310 $300-200; Scholastic U1310:

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$300-200-100, U1110 & U910 $150 ea. Trophy to top each age “7 & under” DITIONALLY GUARANTEED. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1200, 800, July 1-3: Open to Under 2010 or unrated born before 7/4/62. $$ 500- thru14withat least 2 players. Unrateds limited to $100, unless Place prize 500, 400, 300; U2000, $500, 300; Premier, open to 1799/below: $500, 300-200, topU1810 $280-140, top U1610/Unr $250-130, top U1410 $200. in Open. Rated players can play-up if rated within 60 points of top of their 300; U1600: $500, 300; Reserve, open to 1399/below: $500, 300; Women's Championship, 6SS, July 1-3: Open to all females. $$ 500- section. EF: 3-day $75, 2-day $74, Scholastic U1310: EF: $35; After U1200: $500, 300. All EF: $85 if rec’d by 6/16/2011. $95 at site. Free 300-200, top U1800 $240, U1600 $220, U1400 $200, U1200 $180, U1000 May 31, EF: $80, ($45 for Scholastic). Reg.: ends 1/2 hr. before 1st Rd. to Sr. Master/above who complete their schedule. ($85 EF deducted from $160, trophy to top U800, U600, Unrated. FIDE rated. Under 13 Cham- Scholastic (Sat & Sun only). Rnd 1: 7pm Fri (or 10am Sat at G/60). Re- winnings.) 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds: Fri. 7 p.m.; pionship, 9SS, July 1-3: Open to all born after 7/3/99.Trophies to top entry $40. Rds 2 thru 5: Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2-pt. byes if req'd before Sat. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends 10, 1st C, D, E, Unrated. Free entry to all CCA tournaments 7/15/12- Rnd 2 (max 2). HR: $79 (407) 425-4455; (Mention “Chess”) or http:// Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day schedule. Re-entry: 12/31/12 to 1st. Under 13 Booster,6SS,July 4-5: Open to all born after tinyurl.com/June2012Hotel. Reserve by May 15. Hot Breakfast Buffet $20. Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter for $20 and loss will 7/5/99 rated under 1000 or unrated. Trophies to top 10, 1st U800, U600, at $5/person/day with room at checkin. Complimentary parking, Fitness not count in tournament standings! One 1/2-pt. Bye available in Rds 1- U400, U200; free entry to all CCA tournaments 7/15/11-10/31/11 to1st. Center, and Internet with sleeping rooms. Other covered Day parking avail- 4 (request required prior to Rd 1). Unrated players may play in any Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 7/12 official able at $7/day. Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Lane, section. $25 upset prize each section. HOTELS: HOLIDAY INN DOWN- list may not win over $600 inU900, $1500 in U1200, $3000 in U1400 or Maitland, FL 32751 or online at http://2012sunshine.eventbrite.com TOWN CAPITAL SQUARE, 175 E. TOWN ST., COLUMBUS, 43215. U1600. Games rated too late for 7/12 list not counted. 2) If official rat- (by 6/7). Info: call (407)629-6946 or www.centralflchess.org. Chess (614)221-3281. ROOM RATE: $99.00 plus tax (includes parking). Hotel ing 7/11-6/12 or unofficial post-event rating posted 7/3/11-7/3/12 Magnet School JGP. remodeled, with expanded playing space, skittles room, many amenities. was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 3) A Heritage Event! Chess rate available through June 1st, code CCC. (note: there is a large Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $300 in U900, $800 A State Championship Event! convention in Columbus this weekend; rooms scarce.) Alternative hotel: U1200, $1200 U1400, $1600 U1600, $2000 U1800, or $2500 U2000. 4) June 9-10, Kentucky The German Village Inn, one mile from playing site, 920 S. High St., (614) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Open, U2400, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 443-6506, $59.00 plus tax. Free parking: Bd. of Ed. Lot between 5th and U2200, U2200, U1800, U1600, U1400 EF: Mailed by 2/15, all 5-day $305, 2012 Kentucky Open 6th St., on Capital St., 5 min. walk from site. ENT: C/O Lou Friscoe, 1645 4-day $304, 3-day $303, 7-day $307. Open has 5-day and 7-day only; no 5SS, G/90. $$3725 b/120. Registration: 9-9:45am. Rounds: June 9th: Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Inquires: (614) 486-6856 or (614) 7-day in U1400 or U1200. Mailed by 5/15 all $10 more, mailed by 6/20 rd 1-3 10am, 2pm, 5:30pm, June 10th: rd 4-5 9am, 2pm. 1 half point bye 228-8111. Entry forms available at our website: www.centralchess all $20 move. Online at chesstour. com, all $307 by 2/15, $317 by 5/15, available rd 1-4 if noted by rd 2. Entry Fee: $42 in advance, $50 on site. club.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. $327 by 6/25, $350 6/26 to 2 hours before round 1 or at site. Phoned KCA dues ($8) required for all players. Prizes: Open: $800-400-200-100; June 29-July 3 (New date), Pennsylvania to 406-896-2038, all $330 by 6/25. At site,all$350;nochecks,creditcards X: 200-100; A: 200-100; U1800: 400-200-100-50; B: 100-50; C: 100-50; Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 150 (Enhanced) OK. GMs free in Open; $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs EF $100 U1400: 200-100-50-25; D: 50-25; E: 50-25; Top Jr. 50. Go to kcachess.org 9th annual Philadelphia International less, $100 deducted from prize. All Open Section EF $100 more for US for more info. Annual meeting of the KCA Board between rds 4 and 5. St. 9SS, 40/90,SD/30, 30 second increment. Sheraton Philadelphia City players never rated 2200 or over by FIDE. Under 1200 Section EF: all Francis High School, 233 West Broadway (entrance is on 3rd Street), Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Parking $10/day $150 less. EF for U900 Section, or unrated in U1200 Section: $43 Louisville, KY 40202. Contact: Steve Dillard, [email protected], chess rate with guest room at Sheraton, $20/day chess rate without guest mailed by 6/20, $47 online at chesstour. com by 6/25, $60 online to 2 hours 502-641-1948 or Daniel Brennan, [email protected], 502-645- room, parking lot next to hotel may be much less than $20. $$G 8000: before round 1 or at site. Rated seniors 65/up in U1400 or over: all 4202. Chess Magnet School JGP. $2000-1200-800-700-600-500-400-300, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $150 less. Senior Amateur or Women's Championship EF: $76 mailed June 14, Nevada $1000-500. Minimum prize $800 to foreign GMs who complete all games by 6/20, $78 online by 6/25, $90 at site. Under 13 Championship or Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced) with no byes (limited to first 5 foreign GMs to enter), $300 to US GMs, Under 13 Novice EF: $39 mailed by 6/20, $41 online by 6/25, $50 at site. 2012 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) foreign IMs & foreign WGMs (all must complete all games with no byes.) No checks at site; credit cards OK.Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open See Nationals. IM& GM norms possible; FIDE rated. EF: Free to GMs, IMs, WGMs. For- to Open. $20 fee for switch-ing section after 7/3. Special 1 year USCF eign FIDE rated players: $125 mailed by 6/18, $127 online by 6/23, $150 dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, A Heritage Event! Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, An American Classic! at tmt. USA current or former FIDE 2200/up rated players: $225 mailed by 6/18, $227 online by 6/23, $250 at tmt. Others: $325 mailed by 6/18, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Open to U1200 5-day schedule: Wed June 15-17 or 16-17, Nevada 7 pm, Thu 11 am & 6 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 200 (Enhanced) $327 online by 6/23, $350 at tmt. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: am & 5 pm. U2400 to U1200 4-day schedule: Thu 11, 2:30 & 6, Fri 11 2012 National Open & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. U2400 to U1200 3-day schedule: Fri 11, See Nationals. Late reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri through Mon 11 & 6, Tue 11. Two half point byes available (must commit before rd 2); norm not possible if tak- 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. Open to U1600 7-day sched- June 22-24 or 23-24, California, Northern ing bye. HR: $99-99, 215-448-2000, reserve by 6/5 or rate may increase. ule: Mon-Wed 7 pm, Thu-Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. All above Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced) Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent: Continen- schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Under 900 schedule: Fri Summer Open tal Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm, Sat & Sun each 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm. Senior Ama- 6SS, G/90 (2day rds 1-2 G/40). 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. refunds. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. Advance entries teur & Women's Championship schedule: Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 Park free. Prize $2,400b/55. 3 sects. 1900+: guar 85% $300 200 100 & 5, Tue 10 & 4:30. Under 13 Championship schedule: Sun 11 am, 2 u2100: 100 80. 1500-1899: $300 200 70 u1700:100 70 70. U1500: $300 posted at chesstour.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us (use @ instead of at). Chess Magnet School JGP. pm & 5 pm, Mon 10, 1 & 4, Tue 10, 1 & 4. Under 13 Booster schedule: 200 70 u1300: 100 70 70. Unr max $100 exc Open. EF: $67 by 6/20, Onsite Wed 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm, Thu 10, 1 & 4. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 +15 Playup +20. Econ: EF-20, 1/2 prize. GMs/IMs free: prize-EF. Jun July 4, Pennsylvania (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 12 Supp, CCA min & TD discr. Sched: Reg. F 6-6:30p, Rds. F 7, Sa 9 12:15 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) 4. Limit 1 half point bye in 6 round sections. Entries, re-entries close 1 3:30, Su 9 12:15 (2day Reg. Sa 8-8:30am rds Sa 9 10:35 merge rd3). Max World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) hour before your first game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none 2 1/2pt byes by rd 3. Info: BayAreaChess.com/summer12. E: ask@Bay Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World Open). 5-SS, double supplied. HR: $99-99, 215-448-2000, ask for chess rate, may sell out about AreaChess.com, NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP. round (10 games), G/7, d/2. Prizes $1200 based on 40 entries, else in May 31, two night minimum July 6-7. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800- June 22-24 or 23-24, Georgia proportion except half each prize guaranteed. $300-200-100, U2100 331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 $160-80, U1800 $130-70, U1500/Unr $110-50. EF: $40, at site only, no Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 pts added to FIDE (except Open Sec- 2012 Castle Chess Grand Prix checks. Reg. ends 12:30 pm, rds. 1:00, 2:00, 2:50, 3:40, 4:30. One pair tion), 100 to FQE, 200ormoretomostforeign, no pts added to CFC, Puerto 5-SS, G/120 (2 day schedule, rd 1 G/90). Cox Hall, Emory University, 569 of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd 2. Quick rated (will not Rico or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for U2000 or below. Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $8,675 G! Six sections: Premier (over affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or quick used for pairings Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose for- 1999): $1,500-1000-500; U2400/Unr: $700-400; U2200: $600-375; Class & prizes. eign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: Official July A: $550-325;Class B:$500-$300; Class C: $450-275; Class D: $400-250; A Heritage Event! ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section only. Unofficial U1200: $350-200; U1000: Trophy. Non-campers may play one section An American Classic! uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: above current rating. Campers may play one section above lifetime peak July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, Pennsylvania 1) Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested rating. All players are eligible for all prizes in the section in which they Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300 (Enhanced) by Director. In round3 or after, players with scores of 80% or over and play. EF: $69 if received by 6/21. $79 later or at site. Free to GM, IM or 40th Annual World Open their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, cell phones or go USCF 2400. Unrated Players: $50; no discount to Unrated in Premier Sec- 9SS (Senior Amateur, Women's Championship and Under 13 Booster are to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Conti- tion. Unrated may enter any section, except need TD's OK to enter Premier 6SS). Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Streets, nental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: Section. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $ 200 in D, $250 in C, Philadelphia, PA 19103. For shuttle info from Philadelphia Airport, call 800- www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess. US, 845-496-9658. You may request $300 in B or $350 in A. Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) “lowest possible section” if July rating unknown.$15 service charge for in line. 3 day schedule: Reg.: 6:30-7:30 pm on 6/22. Rds.: 8; 1:30-6:30; 559-2040 or 215-616-5370. Parking $10/day chess rate with guest room at Sheraton, $20/day chess rate without guest room, Gateway lot at 1540 refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Bring set, 9-1:30. 2 day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am on 6/23. Rd 1 at 10 am, then board, clock if possible-none supplied. Chess Magnet School JGP. merges with 3 day schedule. HR: University Inn, 404-634-7327. Half point Vine, 1 block from hotel, is about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. bye any round. Limit2. Must commit before starting play. No changes. Ent: In 13 sections with $250,000 projected prizes, $200,000 minimum. 80% July 7, Pennsylvania 5025 Antebellum Dr., Stone Mtn., GA 30087. Make check payable to: Cas- of each prize guaranteed based on 1180 paid entries total in first 9 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) tle Chess, Inc. Info: Scott Parker, 770-939-5030 tournament@castlechess. listed sections, all prizes guaranteed in Senior Amateur,Womens Cham- World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) org, on-line registration at www.castlechess.org NS, NC, W. Chess Mag- pionship, Under 13 Championship, and Under 13 Booster. GMs, IMs, 5SS, G/10, d/2. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World net School JGP. WGMs, Under 1200, seniors count as 50% entries, Under 900 as Open). Prizes $2000 based on 67 entries, else in proportion except half 15%entries. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 7/4-8; free each prize guaranteed. In 2 sections. Open Section: $400-200-100, June 22-24 or 23-24, Ohio GM lectures 9 am 7/6 & 7/7. Time controls: Open 40/90, SD/30, 30 sec- top U2300/Unr $220, U2100/Unr$200. Under 1900 Section: $280-140- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced) ond increment. U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200 70, top U1700 $160, U1500 $130, U1300 $100, no unrated may win over 2012 Columbus Open 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (4-day option rds 1-2 G/75, d/5, 3-day option rds 1-5 $150. Entry fee: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg: 7-10 pm, rounds 10:15 5-SS, 30/90, SD/60 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90), ALL PRIZES UNCON- G/45, d/5). U900, Under 13 Championship, Under 13 Booster G/65, pm, 11pm, 11:35 pm, 12:10 am, 12:45 am. 1 half point bye available, must d/5. Senior Amateur, Womens Championship 40/2, SD/1,d/5. Open, commit before rd 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher 9SS, July 4-8 or 2-8: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-700-600- of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes. 500, clear winner bonus $300, top FIDE U2500 $2000-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 11:30 pm 7/8 for title & bonus prize. July 8, Pennsylvania DROPPING OUT? GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2400/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 (Enhanced) 5-8, 6-8 or 2-8: $13000-7000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top World Open Blitz Championship (QC) U2300/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, 5- 5SS, G/5 (double round, 10 games). Sheraton PhiladelphiaCity Center Have to miss a round? Open 8, 6-8 or 2-8: $13000-7000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top Hotel (see World Open). $2500 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Section: Under 2000 U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000. FIDE rated. Under 2000/Unr, 9SS, July 4- $500-300-200, top U2400 $220, U2200/Unr $200. It is very important that you Section: 8, 5-8, 6-8 or 2-8:$13000-7000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, $300-150-80, top U1800 $180, U1600 $160, U1400 $130, U1200 $80, no unrated may win over $150. Entry fee: $40, at site only, no checks. top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000. Under 1800/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, 5-8, Reg.: 6-11 pm, rounds 11:15 pm, 12 midnight, 12:30 pm, 1 am, 1:30 am. 6-8 or 2-8: $13000-7000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR Bye: OK rd 1. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); prizes based U1700 (no unr) $2000-1000. Under 1600/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 on higher of regular or quick ratings. before pairings are made, so no one or 2-8: $11000-6000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top 1500 (no is deprived of a game! If you forfeit unr) $2000-1000. Under 1400/Unr,9SS, July 4-8, 5-8 or 6-8: $10000- July 19-22, 20-22 or 21-22, California, Southern 5000-2500-1200-1000-800-700-600-500-400, top U1300 (no unr) Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 100 (Enhanced) without notice, you may be FINED $1600-800. Under 1200/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, 5-8 or 6-8: $5000-2500- 17th annual Pacific Coast Open up to the amount of the entry fee! 1200-1000-800-700-600-500-400-300, top U1100 (no Unr) $1200-600. 6SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/45,d5). Under 900 Section, Under 900/Unr, 9SS, July 6-8: $1000-700-500-400-300-300-300, tro- July 21-22 only, G/70, d/5. Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura phies to first 10, top U700, U500, U300, Unrated. Senior Amateur, 6SS, Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US-101 to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent

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to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from July 27-29 or 28-29, Florida 100. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U2000 $1000, U1800 Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free parking. Prizes $25,000 based on Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced) $800, U1600 $600, U1400 $400, U1100 $250; balance goes to next 230 paid entries (re-entries count half, Under 900 one-third), minimum 20th Annual Southern Open player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $149, 3-day $148, 2-day $147 $15,000 (60% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500- 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). Wyndham mailed by 7/31, all $149 online at chesstour.com by 8/6, $155 phoned by 700-400, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Free parking. 8/6 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $160 (no checks, credit cards FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500- $$16,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count OK) at tmt. No credit card mailed entries. GMs free; $140 deducted from 300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1500: $1500-700-400-200. half), $12,000 (75% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. prize. EF for all in Under 1100 Section & unrated in Under 1400: all Under 1200: $1200-600-300-200. Under 900: $300-200-120-80, trophies Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top $60 less. All: Advance EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at to top 7. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U2100 $1000, Under 2300/Unr $800, Under 2200/Unr $700. Under 2100: $1400-700- masschess.org. Re-entry $80; not available in Open Section. Unofficial U1900 $800, U1700 $600, U1500 $400, U1200 $200, U900 $100; balance 400-200, top Under 1900 (no unr) $500. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200, uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year goes to next player(s) in line. If any post-event rating posted at uschess. top Under 1600 (no unr) $500. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200, top Under USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour. org 7/18/11-7/18/12 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize 1300 (no unr) $400. Under 1200: $800-400-200-100, trophies to top com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid limit $600. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $134, 3-day $133, 2-day $132 Under1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg mailed by 7/10, all $135 online at chesstour.com by 7/15, $140 phoned $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: 3-day Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day by 7/15 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $150 (no checks, $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/18, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 7/24, schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. credit cards OK) at tmt. No mailed credit card entries. GMs free; $120 $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/24 (entry only, no questions), $120 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 deducted from prize. Under 900 Section EF: all $90 less than above. (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. & 4:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, SCCF membership ($18, jrs $10) required for rated Southern CA res- EF for all in U1200 or unrated in U1500: all $50 less than above. Unof- other sections before rd 4. HR: $89-89-99, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, idents. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess. ficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special request chess rate, reserve by 7/26 or rate may increase. Car rental: org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chess- Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young tour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Ques- Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; tions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 845-496-9658. Advance Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. 3-day schedule: 2-day schedule: 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Reg. Fri to Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Reg ends Sat 10 Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, New York 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 150 (Enhanced) Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10,12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Under 900 sched- 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $71-71 plus 11th annual Manhattan Open ule: All schedules: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds 10, 1:15, 4:30 each day. Half resort fee (currently 7.5%), 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 6-SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). New Yorker Hotel, Car rental: point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections 7/13 or rate may increase. Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St. across from Penn Station, New York 10001. HR: Ent: before rd 4. $87-87, 818-707-1220, request chess rate, reserve by or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Continental Chess, Box $35,000 guaranteed prizes. Open & U2300 Sections are FIDE rated. Car rental: Ques- 7/5 or rate may increase. Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. In 10 sections: Open: $2500-1500-1000-700-500-400, clear or tiebreak Ent: tions: #D657633. Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY www.chesstour.com, [email protected], 845-496-9658. Advance first $200 bonus, top Under 2500/Unr $1200. Under 2300, Under 2100, Questions: Chess Magnet School JGP. 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. www.chesstour.com, entries posted at chesstour.com. Under 1900, Under 1700: each $1500-1000-700-500-400-300. Under Chess Mag- 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. July 28-Aug. 1, Maryland 1500, Under 1300: each $1200-800-600-500-400-300. Under 1100: net School JGP. Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 150 $700-400-300-200-100-100. Under 900:Trophies to first 10, top Unrated. July 20-22 or 21-22, Illinois 2012 Washington International Under 700:Trophies to first 10, top Under 500, Under 300, Unrated. Prize Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 120 (Enhanced) 9SS, 40/90, SD/30 inc/30. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted at uschess.org 7/19/11-7/19/ 5th annual Chicago Class MD 20852, 301-468-0308. Guaranteed Prizes: $5000-3000-2000-1000- 12 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $800. 2) Un- 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). Westin Chicago 900-800-700-600-500-500, top U2500 $700-300, top U2300 $700-300. rated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $200 in U1100, $400 North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from (minimum 2100 FIDE to play. FIDE ratings used for pairings and U1300, $600 U1500, $800 U1700 or $1000 U1900. 3) Balance of limited Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook prizes). Sets, board and clocks provided. GM and IM norms pos- prize goes to next player(s) in line. Top 7 sections EF: 3-day $163, 2-day Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In sible. Free Continental breakfast every morning. Optionally, pairings $162 if check mailed by 8/8, all $165 online at chesstour.com by 8/13, 8 sections; no unrated allowed in Master or Expert. Master (2200/up): can be texted to your phone. EF: GMs, non-US IMs, or FIDE over 2500 $170 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/13, $180 at site. Under 1100 Sec- $2000-1000-600-400, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800- Free, US IMs, non-US FIDE rated, or FIDE over 2400 $200, FIDE over 2300 tion EF: 3-day $83,2-day$82 if check mailed by 8/8, all $85 online at chess 400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-200. Class A (1800-1999/ $300, FIDE over 2200 $400, FIDE under 2200 $500. All $25 more after tour.com by 8/13, $90 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/13, $100 at site. Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. 6/1, $50 more after 6/29, $75 more after 7/24, $100 more at the door. Under 900 or Under 700 Section EF: 3-day $33, 2-day $32 if check mailed Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): Special EFs: ALL EFs $50 less, if staying at the Hilton. Schedule: Reg by 8/8, all $35 online at chesstour.com by 8/13, $40 phoned to 406-896- $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. ends Sat 10 am, rds 7/28-7/31:11&6, Wed 8/1 10am. HR: $98. Ent: MCA, 2038 by 8/13, $50 at site. No phone entry after 8/13. Online late entry Under 1000 (Under 1000/Unr): $200-100-60-40, trophies to first 5, top c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More is available between 8/14 and two hours before round 1, with same fee Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. information, link for hotel reservation & online entry at: http://washing- as at site. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise un- Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 E, $300 D, toninternationalchess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. rated. Special1year USCF membership with paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholas- $500 C, $700 B, or $900 A. If any post-event rating posted at uschess.org Aug. 3-5 or 4-5, Ohio 7/19/11-7/19/12 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize tic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 100 (Enhanced) Scholastic $20. No checks at site, credit cards OK. No mailed credit card limit $500. Top 7 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/11, Cleveland Open entries. Re-entry: $80, no re-entry from Open Section to Open Section. all $104 online at chesstour.com by 7/16, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Cleveland Air- by 7/16 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. Under 1000 Section EF: 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun port Hotel, 5300 Riverside Dr. (inside Cleveland Airport; free shuttle), 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat. 10, 12:45, 3:15 all $70 less than above. All: No mailed credit card entries. No checks at Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking, free airport shuttle. $16,000 guar- site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join/ & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day & 2-day merge & compete for same prizes. anteed prize fund. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-300, clear or Byes: Bring renew at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour event. Unofficial uschess.org ratings all; limit 2, Open must commit before rd2, others before rd 3. tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under2200/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. sets, boards, clocks HR: usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper if possible- none supplied. $175-175-195- Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200. 210 (rates for 3 or 4 in room are for 2 beds), 1-800-764-4680, reserve magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult Under 1600: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. by 7/27or rate may increase, ask for Continental Chess Association $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult Under 1000: $300-200-100, trophies to top U800, U600, Unr. Unrated rate. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. GMs may not win over $150 in U1000, $300 U1300, $500 U1600, or $800 U1800. car online at chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points $80 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/25, all $105 online added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no points & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, at chesstour.com by 7/31, $110phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/31 (entry added to CFC, PR or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for U1900 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Bye: all, Master must commit before rd 2, oth- only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. No mailed or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to dis- ers before rd 3. HR: $103-103-103-103, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, credit card entries. GMs free; $90 deducted from prize. EF for all in close foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: reserve by 7/6 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use U1000 or unrated in U1300: $70 less than above. Unofficial uschess. August list used; FIDE ratings not used. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues Salisbury Mills, NY 12577.Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845- with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, You may request “lowest possible section” if August rating unknown. $15 496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at School JGP. Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Sec- chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. tion. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun July 27-29 or 28-29, Connecticut 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 50 (Enhanced) Sun 10 & 4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before Regional 17th Annual Bradley Open rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $85-85-85-85, 216-267-1500, request chess 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). Sheraton Hotel, rate, reserve by 7/20 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331- Alabama 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt. 20). Free parking. $8000 guaranteed prize fund. In Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge Apr. 14, Pushing Pawns Scholastic 5 sections. Open: $1000-500-300, U2300 $450. FIDE. Under 2100: $800- for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 845- 5SS, TC: G/30. Helena Intermediate School, 3500 Hwy 52, Helena, AL 400-200, top U1900 $450. Under 1800: $800-400-200, top U1600 $450. 496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet 35080. Open (K-12): EF: $20; Middle (K-8), Elementary (K-4): EF: $10, Under 1500: $700-400-200, top U1300 $300. Under 1200: $250-125-75, School JGP. if mailed by APR 7th. Trophy: Top 3 Individual, Medals 4th-6th. Late REG.: trophies to 1st place, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not APR 14th at 8AM. Rds.: 9-10-11-1-2. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. win over $150 in U1200, $300 in U1500 or $500 in U1800. Top 4 sec- A Heritage Event! ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birming- tions EF: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 if check mailed by 7/18, all $89 online at Aug. 4-12, 7-12 or 9-12, Washington ham,AL35244.Info:[email protected]/www.AlabamaChess.com. chesstour.com by 7/24, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/24 (entry Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300 113th annual U.S. Open May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship (GA) only, no questions), $100 at site. No mailed credit card entries. U1200 See Grand Prix. Section EF: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. See Nationals. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA A Heritage Event! Arizona members.Re-entry$50;notavailableinOpen Section. Unofficial uschess. Aug. 9-12, 10-12 or 11-12, Massachusetts org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 120 (Enhanced) Apr. 21, Liulia Cardona's Tempe Open with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, 42nd annual Continental Open 4 round, USCF rated tournament. SECTIONS: USCF: 2000 & up/1600- Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 1999/1200-1599/U1200. ASCF: U1000; G/60 for the top 4 sections. G/30 Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, 366 Main St. (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). forU1000;ROUND TIMES: 4topsections:9am/11:15am/1:30pm/3:30pm. rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat Free parking. Experience early 19th century America at Old Sturbridge 5:30pm Ceremony. U/1000: 9am/10:15am/12:00pm/1:15pm. 2:30pm Cer- 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must com- Village (see www.osv.org). Prizes $30,000 based on 250 paid entries (re- emony. PRIZES: $200 1st, $100 2nd 2000 & up/ Top 3 trophies in 1600- mit before rd 2. HR: $89-89, 860-627-5311; reserve by 7/13 or rate may entries & $60 less EF count half), minimum $21,000 (70% of each prize) 1999, 1200-1599, and U1200/ Top 5 U1000 plus best U800 and U600. increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car guaranteed.In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-400-300, clear or tie- ENTRY FEE: $20 by 4/18, $23 by 4/19, $26 by 4/20, $30 at site. $10 to online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury break win $100 bonus, top U2400/Unr $1800-1000. FIDE. Under 2200: play up. TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess $2000-1000-600-400-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-600-400-200. Under 1835 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ. tour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at 1800: $2000-1000-600-400-200. Under 1600: $1800-900-500-400-200. May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur (CA-S) chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Under 1400: $1500-800-400-300-200. Under 1100: $700-400-250-150- See California, Southern.

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May 5 & 12, Metro Phoenix Chess Club G/60 #1 Grand Opening Event 2012 April Supplement, CCA minimums and Directors discretion will be Apr. 7&8, 14&15, 21&22, 28&29, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 Format: 4-SS (G/60, d/5), dual rated. One Open Section. Played over two used to place players as accurately as possible. Please bring clocks and 6SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC Saturdays, two rounds each Saturday. EF: $20. Registration: equipment. INFO: Ken Zowal (510)-623-9935. Email: kenneth.zowal@sbc- memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collec- 9am–10am (onsite). Round Times: 10:15am, 12:30pm. Prizes: $450 prize global.net or [email protected]. Ent: Ken Zowal, P.O. Box 3211, tions. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795- fund based on 30 full-paid entries, 1st, 2nd & Under cash prizes will be Fremont CA 94539. No Phone entries. Chess Magnet School JGP. 5710 or [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP. awarded at the end of Round 4 on May 12th. One 1/2 point bye available. May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur (CA-S) Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - LA Masters G/30 USCF membership required and available on site. Note: The director See California, Southern. 3SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. reserves the right to create a 2nd section if a large rating disparity exists. EF: $30 ($20 memb). Reg.: 5-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8 pm. Prizes: ($180 b/10, Location: InnPlace Hotel Phoenix, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, May 19, CalNorth Youth Chess Quads 75%); Parking: Free at BoA ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710. Phoenix, AZ 85051 (2nd Floor Cottonwood Room). Skittles room available Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Info for analysis of games. Hotel has a lounge, outside patio and full service & Entry Form at: www.calnorthyouthchess.org/WeibelChess/SpringTour- Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz G/5 (QC) restaurant. Please bring your own sets for analysis of games. Club sets naments2012. Open to all scholastic players who are USCF members. 5DSS, (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks cannot be removed from the tournament room. Phone: 602-850-1515. Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20. Info: www.phoenixchess.org or [email protected]. a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., [email protected], Prizes: 1/2 EF. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement). May 26-28, 2012 U.S. Amateur West Championship (510) 659-0358. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - Saturday G/61 See Nationals. May 26-28 or 27-28, Best of the West Class Championship 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), See Grand Prix. $100/50/30; U1800-1200: $50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11- California, Northern 12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: basement ($3). Info: 310/795-5710. May 27, Azhar Memorial NorCal Grade Level Champ Capital City C. C. Sundays Chess for Kids Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. Hotel $89. Trophies: Apr. 14&15, LACC - Sat & Sun G/90 Round Table Pizza, 3005 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. Quads (3/RR). T/C: Top 20 players & Top 10 teams in ea section. 8 sections: KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 4SS, G/90. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC G/30 w/5 Second Delay. RDS.: 12pm/Ongoing. PRIZES: 1st - Trophy or 7-12. Sched: Reg. 8:30-9a. K-3: 5xG/30 games 9:30 11 12:30 1:50 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Inscribed Chess Clock, 1st thru 4th - Medals or Pins. TIE-BREAK: G/7 w/3 3:15. Gr 4-12: 4xG4/5 games 9:30 11:20 1:15 3:15. EF by 5/22: $39. Info: Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or Mick@LA Second Delay. EF: $20 (Includes $5 Food Gift Certificate). REG.: 11am at BayAreaChess.com/grade12. NS, NC, W. ChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Site Only. DIRECTOR: John C. Barnard 209-450-6133. JohnCharles Barnard@ gmail.com, capitalcitychessclub.com. June 22-24 or 23-24, Summer Open Apr. 22, LACC - 2012 Westwood Spring Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Apr. 14, CalNorth Youth Chess Swiss Championships Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Held Apr. 27-29, 2012 National Junior High (K-9) Championship in memory of Hans Poschmann. Info & Entry Form at: www.calnorthy- California, Southern See Nationals. outhchess.org/WeibelChess/SpringTournaments2012. Open to all Los Angeles CHESS CLUB May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur scholastic players who are USCF members. Ten place trophies in five rat- 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). Sheraton Four ing groups: unrated to 400, 401 to 800, 801 to 1000, 1001 to 1300, The premier chess club in Southern California! (310) 795- Points LAX, 9750 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Special parking above 1300. Game 30 d5 for up to 400, 401 to 800, 801 to 1000. Game 5710 * www.LAChessClub.com. The premier chess club $5/day. $$10,000 guaranteed. In 5 sections. Under 2300: $1000-500- 45 d5 for 1001 to 1300 and above 1300. The most current rating will be in Southern California! Saturdays: 10AM-10 pm (Novice 300-200, top Under 2100/Unr $400-200. FIDE. Under 2000: $1000-500- used for placement. Ten place trophies in each section with trophies for Class & 3 Tournaments) Sundays: 12-6 & 1-5 pm 300-200, top Under 1800 $400-200. Under 1700: $800-500-300-200, top anyone tied on points with tenth place winner. Chess medals to all who (Beginner class & 2 Tournaments) – Details on our web Under 1500 $400-200. Under 1400: $600-300-200-100, top Under 1200 do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., Alan@CalNorthY- site Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Intermediate/Advance $300-150. Under 1100: $400-200-100-50, trophies to top 3,1st Under 900, outhChess.org, (510) 659-0358. Lecture) 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Under 700, Under 500, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1100, 90025 * (310) 795-5710 (4 blocks 405 West, Santa A State Championship Event! $300 U1400, or $500 U1700. Top 3 sections EF: 3-day $83, 2-day $82 Apr. 20 or 21 or 22 or 21-22, CalChess State Scholastics Champi- Monica& Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) mailed by 4/26, all $85 online atchesstour.com by 5/1, $90 phoned to 406- onship 2012 * Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. 896-2038 by 5/1 (entry only, no questions), $100 (no checks, credit cards Note corrections: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Beverly Hills Chess Club OK) at site. U1400 Section EF: All $20 less than top 3 sections EF. U1100 Pkwy. Park free. Hotel $109: Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy., Join the elite group of chess enthusiasts! Curriculum based instruction Section EF: All $40 less than top 3 sections EF. All: re-entry $60. Unof- Santa Clara. Main Event: Trophies to all KG & top 20 players (winning from ages 3 and above, Privates, Lectures, Blitz, Simuls, Open & Scholas- ficial uschess.org ratings usually used if other unrated. Special 1 year record) in each section. Medals to others. K-3 u900 sections: Sat 9a. K tic tournaments, Camps, Adult events, Member-only events and more... USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult & 4-6 u750: Sun 9a. Blitz Fr 6-8:30p. Bughouse Sa 6-8:30p. EF by Open T, TH, F, Sat, Sun (hours vary). 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Bev- $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult 4/10: 1-day $48, 2-day $60. Onsite+$40. Apr Supp & TD disc to place erly Hills, CA 90211. In the Beverly Hills Plaza (Corner of Lapeer Dr. & $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. SCCF mem. ($18, jr. $10) required players. Info/reg: CalChessScholastics.org. Quest: ask@BayAreaChess. Olympic) 310-274-7873, email us at [email protected], website for rated Southern CA residents. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. com. USCF+CalChess Mem reqd. NS, NC, W. www.bhchessclub.com. Fri 7 pm,Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit Apr. 21-22, 7th Annual Frank Doyle Open Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 2, must commit before rd 3. HR: $89-89, 1-800-529-4683, 310-649-7025; See Grand Prix. 5 separate events – 2 Sections: 1000+ & U1000 (latest ratings used), reserve by 4/20 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, 5SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. Apr. 28-29, Hans Poschmann Memorial AWDD657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Con- EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: tinental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge 4-SS, 30/90; SD/60 d/5. Club Sport, 46650 Landing Parkway, Fremont, 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4 pm; Prizes: Trophies (Top 3) & Medals (rest); $$B Three Sec- for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 845- CA 94538. 60 paid entries (not counting unrated entries). eachplayerreceivesaprize! Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Free snacks tions: 496-9658. Advance entries posted atchesstour.com. Chess Magnet Open $300-210 U2200 $200-100; A/B $200-150 U1800 $145-100; & free class (12-1). Info: (310) 795-5710 or [email protected]. Reserve $200-150 U1400 $145-100 Unr: Trophy First. All, EF: post- School JGP. marked by 4/23 $60, $70 at site. Unrateds $20 in the Reserve section Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC - Sunday G/61 May 26-28 or 27-28, 2012 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic or may play up to the Open section for the regular fee. USCF memb. req'd. 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), See Grand Prix. May play up for add'l $10 per section. Reg.: Sat 4/28 9:00-9:45am. $100/50/30; U1800-1200: $50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11- RDS.: Sat 10:00-3:30; Sun 10:00-3:30; One 1/2 pt bye available if 12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($3 basement). May 27, MDC Action Swiss requested in advance (bye in rds 3 or 4 must be requested before rd 1). Info: 310/795-5710. 5-SS, G/30. Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764. $$500 b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, U2100/ Unr $80, U1800 $80, Under 1500 $80. EF: $20 if received by 5/25, $25 at door. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds.: 10:15-11:30-12:45-2:30-3:45. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. On-line entry: www.scchess.com. May 27, MDC Scholastics 5-SS, G/30. Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3 WESTERN AMATEUR U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds.: 9:30-11-12:15-1:45-3. EF: $16 May 4-6 or 5-6, Sheraton Four Points at LA Airport if received by 5/25, $20 door. Info: [email protected]. On-line ent: www.scchess.com. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA $10,000 guaranteed prizes for Under 2300 or unrated! 91754. May 28, MDC Hexes 5 round Swiss with 3-day & 2-day schedule options. 3-day is 40/2, 3-SS, G/90. Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 8-player sections by rating. EF: $21 if received by 5/25, $24 door. $$ 40- SD/1, d/5. 2-day option, rounds 1-2 G/75, d/5, then merges with 3-day. 20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. On-line entry: www.sc $89 room rates, $5 parking, free airport shuttle. In 5 sections: chess.com. July 19-22, 20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open Under 2300 Section: $1000-500-300-200, top U2100 $400-200. See Grand Prix. Under 2000 Section: $1000-500-300-200, top U1800 $400-200. Colorado Under 1700 Section: $800-500-300-200, top U1500 $400-200. A State Championship Event! Mar. 31-Apr. 1, 2012 Colorado Class Tournament Under 1400 Section: $600-300-300-100, top U1300 $300-150. 4 SS, G/90, inc/30. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., Mani- tou Springs, CO 80829. Directions: Take I-25 to Exit 141, US 24 West. Under 1100 Section: $400-200-100-50, trophy to first 3, top Head 3 1/2 miles west towards the mountains and depart US24 at the Manitou Avenue exit. Turn west onto Manitou Avenue then go 1 mile to Under 900, Under 700, Under 500, Unrated. the Manitou Springs City Hall. 7 Sections: SM/M/X, A, B, C, D, E, Under E/Unr. E and Under E/Unr. sections may be combined if there are Unrated limit: $200 in U1100, $300 U1400, or $500 in U1700. not enough participants in either section. Pre-registration EF: $40 if received by Friday March 23, 2012; $30 for seniors (65 & over), juniors FULL DETAILS: (under 21), and unrated players (no USCF Rating on the USCF Ratings web- see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. site for March 2012 Supplement). No pre-registrations accepted without full payment. On-site EF: $45 regular; $33 for seniors (65 & over), jun- iors (under 21) and unrated players (no USCF Rating on the USCF Ratings website for March 2012 Supplement). Prizes: Cash Prizes per Entries. Unrated players may only win an Unrated category prize. *In addition,

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the Class champions in the A, B, C, D, and E classes will represent Col- email [email protected] or visit www.SouthFloridaChess- Apr. 27, North Shore Chess Center Lantern Light Chess (QC) orado in the Rocky Mountains Team Chess Challenge. Reg.: Sat, Club.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. G/15 + 5/sec incr. See www.nachess.org/events for more info and 9am-10:30am. Rds.: Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 9am-2pm. Ent & Info: Jerry Apr. 14, April OCG Open online registration. Maier, 229 Hargrove Ct., Colorado Springs, CO 80919-2213; pmjer77@ Orlando Chess and Games Center. 4SS, G/75. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30 Apr. 28, North Shore Chess Center aim.com; 719.660.5531; more info at www.colorado-chess.com/new $250-$150-$100 bestU-1600,U-1200, $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 am. RDS.: G/60 + 5/sec incr. See www.nachess.org/events for more info and tourn.shtml. CO TOUR EVENT. USCF Membership required. CSCA Mem- 10am-12:30pm-3pm-6pm, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248-0818 online registration. bership required ($15 reg; $10 Youth-under 21 or Senior-65+). OSA. Byes: or email [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP. One non-retractable 1/2 point bye may be requested no later than the Apr. 29, North Shore Chess Center U1200 Scholastic start of the second round. Produced and Directed by the Colorado State Apr. 21, April Scholastic Tournament See www.nachess.org/events for more info and online registration. Chess Association. Chess Magnet School JGP. Orlando Chess and Games Center. 5SS, G/30. EF: $30. Trophies and medals to all players, awards at 3:30 pm. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10- May 5, JJC Chess Club 13th Annual Spring Tournament A State Championship Event! 11-12-1:30-2:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248-0818 or 3 round Quad, G/70. Joliet Jr. College, Bldg. J, Room 0006, 1215 Houbolt Apr. 21-22, 2012 Colorado Senior Championship email [email protected]. Ave., Joliet, IL 60431 (exit 127 from I-80). EF: $25 by 05/01, $35 at site. 4 SS, G/90, inc/30. Masonic Lodge, 455 El Paso Ave., Manitou Springs, (Please Note: Due to the longer time control, no Scholastic players 12 CO 80829. Directions: Take I-25 to Exit 141, US 24 West. Head 3 1/2 miles Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 19th Space Coast Open or younger are allowed entry unless they are USCF rated 1,000 or higher, west towards the mountains and depart US24 at the Manitou Avenue exit. See Grand Prix. no exceptions please). Cash Prize: $50 for 1st-$25 for 2nd per quad Turn west onto Manitou Avenue then go 1 mile to Old Man's Trail (at the May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship (GA) (based on 4 per quad). Reg.: 9:00-9:50am. Rds.: 10:00-1:30-4:00. Info: park) and turn right. Continue to El Paso Blvd and turn right. Travel for See Grand Prix. Checks payable to Dennis R. Doyle, c/o JJC Chess Club, 536 Springwood 1/4 mile, site will be on your right; turn into the parking lot for the Dr., Joliet, IL 60431, no phone or cr.card entries, cash only payment on Masonic Lodge (big white building). Open: Open to all players age 50 or May 5, May OCG Quick Open (QC) day of tournament. Email questions to: [email protected]. older by December 31, 2012. EF: $40 regular; $30 for seniors (65 & over) Orlando Chess and Games Center. 6SS, G/29. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30: and unrated players (no USCF Rating on the USCF Ratings website for $250-$150-$100, U-1600, U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: May 6, 77th Knights Quest April 2012 Supplement). No Pre-registration discount. Prizes: Cash 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248- 4SS, G/25, d5. Hilton Hotel, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Pre- prizes per entries. Reg.: Sat, 9:30-10:30am. Rds.: Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 0818 or email [email protected]. sented by Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation. USCF Rated Sections: Open (K-12 & Adults), U1400 (K-12 & Adults), U1000 (K-8) & U600 (K- 9am-2pm. Ent & Info: Jerry Maier, 229 Hargrove Ct., Colorado Springs, May 19, Central FL Tornado CO 80919-2213; [email protected]; 719.660.5531; more info at www.col- 8). Awards: Top 5 each section, medals all others, Team Awards: Top 4SS, G/75. Casselberry CC, Wirz Park, 806 Mark David Blvd., Casselberry, 2 teams in U600 & U1000. On-site Reg.: 12:00-12:30 pm. Rds.: 1 at 1:00 orado-chess.com/newtourn.shtml. NOT a Colorado Tour Event. BYES: One FL 32707. EF: $30, CFCC/CCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted from non-retractable 1/2 point bye may be requested no later than the start pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 by 4/31, $35 after, $40 on-site. Registration/Info any prize). $$480 b/25, 160-80-60, U1800, U1600, U1400 $60 ea. Reg.: at: www.rknights.org. of the second round. Produced and Directed by the Colorado State Chess 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, 6. Info: (407) 629-6946 or www.centralflchess. Association. org. Chess Magnet School JGP. May 19, Ninth Annual David Mote Memorial Open 4SS, G/75 (1st round G/60). First Congregational Church, 2100 Bates Ave., May 5-6, 3rd Annual Salute To Bobby Fischer June 8-10 or 9-10, Sunshine Summer Open & Scholastic Chess Tour- 4 Round Swiss System Tournament. Time Control: All rounds: 40/120 Springfield. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-12:30-3:15-6. Lunch break at noon. nament (formerly the After Memorial Open, now more sections) EF: $17 by 5/16, $20 at site, $2 less to SCC members. Prizes: $$400 b/30. – G/60, d/5. Site: The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 State Highway 105, See Grand Prix. Palmer Lake, CO 80133. Sections: Open (open to all), U1800, U1400. EF: 140-80, 1600-1999 60, 1200-1599 50, Under 1200 40, Unrated 30. $55. Pre-Registration: $50. Must be received by May 3, 2012. Go to eagle July 27-29 or 28-29, 20th Annual Southern Open Ent/Info: David Long, 401 S. Illinois St., Springfield 62704. 217-726-2584. andking.webs.comforentryform.USCF membership required. See www. See Grand Prix. Information and directions available at our new web site www.spring- uschess.org for rates. Prizes: Cash prizes per entries, paid at end of event. fieldchessclub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Registration: Saturday 5/5, 8:30-9:30am. Rounds: 5/5 - 10:00am, Georgia May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open 3:00pm; 5/6 – 9:00am, 3:00pm. Entries: Fred Spell, 16845 Buffalo Val- May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship See Grand Prix. ley Path, Monument, CO 80132. Phone: (719) 491-1040. Email: gentle See Grand Prix. [email protected]. Presented by the Gentlemen's Chess May 27, Chicago Open Action Quads Club. Chess Magnet School JGP. June 22-24 or 23-24, 2012 Castle Chess Grand Prix 3RR, G/25, d/5, dual rated. Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago See Grand Prix. Open). EF: $20, at site only. $$ 50 1st each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, Connecticut July 27-29 or 28-29, 20th Annual Southern Open (FL) rds. 2, 3, 4. Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) See Grand Prix. May 27, Chicago Open G/15 (QC) See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/15, d/3. Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Open). Prizes $300 Idaho based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, May 18-20 or 19-20, 20th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix. Apr. 21-22, 2012 Idaho Open Chess Championship U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only. Reg. ends 9:45 pm, rds. 10, 11, 5SS, G/120 d5. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: ISU, Stu- 11:45, 12:30. One half pt bye available, must commit before rd 2. Quick June 8-10 or 9-10, 18th Annual Northeast Open rated, but higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes. See Grand Prix. dent Un Bldg, Salmon River Suites, 1065 S. 8th St., Pocatello, ID. EF: USCF mem req., $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), ISU students & Chess Club $10, by May 28, Chicago Open Blitz & Game/7 (QC) July 27-29 or 28-29, 17th Annual Bradley Open 04/18/12. $5 more (all) after. Reg & Ck in: 7:30-8:30 AM 04/21/12. Those 2 separate tournaments at Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago See Grand Prix. not paid & ck'd in by 8:30 AM may not be paired in 1st rnd. RNDS.: Open). Blitz: G/5, no delay. Game/7: G/7, d/2. Each is a 4-SS, double Aug. 9-12, 10-12 or 11-12, 42nd annual Continental Open (MA) 9,2,7,9,2. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rd 1-4 only. 0 pt bye avail rnd 5. Commit round (8 games) with prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in propor- See Grand Prix. by end of rd 2. Prizes: $$ b/30 non ISU; Open: $175-85-65; Reserve: tion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site $75-50 -35. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, % Jay Simonson, 391 Carol Ave., Idaho only. Blitz: reg. ends 12:45 pm, rds. 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30. Game/7: reg. ends Delaware Falls, ID 83401, 208-206-7667, [email protected], www.idahoches- 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11:15, 12, 12:45. Both: One pair of 1/2 pt byes avail- sassociation.org. NC, NS, W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Newark Chess Club able, must commit before rd 2. Quick rated, but higher of regular or quick 4-SS, G/75. USCF-rated games every Thursday 7-10 PM. 345 School Illinois used for pairings & prizes. Bell Rd., Bear, DE 19701. For a full year of weekly games $22 for in-state July 20-22 or 21-22, 5th annual Chicago Class players, $15 out-of-state! www.newarkchessclub.blogspot.com, newark North Shore Chess Center See Grand Prix. [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP. 5500 W. Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077, Apr. 21, Cecil County Chess Club Quads (MD) 847.423.8626, www.nachess.org/nscc. Multiple monthly Indiana See Maryland. chess events: Quick and Regular rated tournaments, Every Second Saturday of the Month June 9-10, 2012 Delaware Capital Open FIDE amateur tournaments, simuls and lectures by 4SS, G/61d5. Donatos Pizza, 825 W 10th St., Indianapolis. Reg.: 11- Residence Inn Dover, 600 Jefferic Blvd., Dover, DE 19901. In 2 Sections, masters. Private & Group lessons for all ages and 11:30AM, Rd 1, 11:40AM. $$:b/20 1st $200; 2nd $100; Class (A, B,) (C, Open: 5SS, G/90, $$b/25: 1st $200, 2nd $125, 3rd $75, U2000 $75, U1800 strengths available. Home of the Chicago Blaze US D, E, Unr) $70 each. Prizes increased if + 20. EF: $27 - $5.00 BD month, $75. Reserve: 5SS, G/90, Open to 1600 & under. $$b/15: 1st $140, 2nd Chess League team. Contact: Sevan A. Muradian Inter- - $5.00 for any state association (except ISCA), OCCC Memb.req'd Memb. $90, 3rd $50, U1400 $50, U1200 $50. ALL: EF: $35 before June 1st, $40 national Arbiter & International Organizer - sevan@na includes magazine+. FIDE Titled Players Free. Ent: Donald Urquhart, 501 after. Memb. Req'd: DCA $10($5 under 18). OSA. Reg.: 8:45-9:45 AM. chess.org. N. East St. # 802, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Info: at 317-634-6259 or e- Rds.: Sat 10, 2, 5:30 Sun 10, 2. Byes: limit one 1/2pt bye, must commit Apr. 7, North Shore Chess Center (Skokie, IL) mail [email protected]. 3 entries in a class req'd for that class prize by start of round 3. ENT: Kevin Pytel, 604 N. Walnut St., Newport, DE G/30 + 5/sec incr. - 5R-SS. See www.nachess.org/events for more info to be awarded. Chess Magnet School JGP. 19804-2624 [email protected]. INFO: Kevin Pytel (KevinJPytel@aol. and online registration. Orange Crush Chess Club Friday Night Blitz (QC) com). HR: ask for the $119 Chess Rate 302-677-0777. Skittles Room and Apr. 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Warriors Open & Reserve restaurant on premises, many fine restaurants and points of inter- Burger King, 410 E Morris St. (E Morris St and S East St). Show your OCCC G/60+5(sec.delay), 3R-SS. Lincoln-Way West HS, 21701 S. Gouger Rd., card for free upsize. Reg.: 6-6:25pm, starts at 6:30pm. Type: 3 RR Quad, est nearby. Lots of door prizes and give-aways! NS. W. Chess New Lenox, IL 60451. Reg.: 8:15-8:45 am. Rds.: 9, 11:30, & 2. 2 Sec- Magnet School JGP. G/5d2, QC. EF: $8.00, $$4-Quad 1st $25.00. Ent: Donald Urquhart, 501 tions: Open & Reserve (U1000). EF: $5. No concession on site (bring sack N. East St., #802, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Info: Don at 317-634-6259 or lunch). USCF membership required. Contact: Coach Miller 815-463- email [email protected]. District of Columbia 0104 or [email protected] with questions. Apr. 20-22 or 21-22, Indiana Memorial Open Apr. 14-15, Kingstowne Chess Festival - 10th Annual! (VA) Apr. 8, North Shore Chess Center (QC) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. G/3 + 2/sec increment Blitz. See www.nachess.org/events for more info Apr. 21, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) and online registration. Apr. 21, Fort Wayne CC Spring Open 4-SS, G/30. U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. 4SS, G/53. Allen Main Public Library, Conf. Room A, 900 Library Plaza. Free EF: Apr. 14-15, North Shore Chess Center 9th NA Amateur Open - 2nd parking on street. Reg.: 9-9:40. Rds.: 9:40am, 12noon, 2pm, 4pm. EF: Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. $30 ($20 if by 4/14). Annual Scott Silverman Memorial 5 sections by age. Reg.: 12-12:45. Info: 202/857-4922. www.chess $30 pre-reg. check or cash only at site. Prizes: b/20, 1st $100, 2nd $50, 4R-SS, G/90 + 30/sec inc. See www.nachess.org/events for more info ctr.org/rbo.php. U1800 $50, U1600 $50, U1400 $50, U1200 $50, U1000/Unr $50, must have and online registration. Chess Magnet School JGP. 3 per class. Ent: Dan Steininger, 6025 S. Hanna St., Apt 207, Fort. Wayne, May 6, Metro Sunday Quads Apr. 15, 76th Knights Quest IN 46816. Info: (260) 755-3765. 3-RR, G/90. U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. EF: $20. $$ $40 each quad. 4SS, G/25, d5. Hilton Hotel, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Pre- Scholastic sections. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Reg.: 9:15-9:50. Rds.: A State Championship Event! sented by Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation. USCF Rated Sections: 10-1-4. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php. May 19, Indiana State Blitz Championship (QC) Open (K-12 & Adults), U1400 (K-12 & Adults), U1000 (K-8) & U600 (K- Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2930 Waterfront Pkwy., West Dr., Indi- Florida 8). Awards: Top 5 each section, medals all others, Team Awards: Top anapolis, IN 46214. In 2 Sections, Championship: Rounds 4-6 Rd. DRR, 2 teams in U600 & U1000. On-site Reg.: 12:00-12:30 pm. Rds.: 1 at 1:00 $$: $130-65-55-40-40-40. Finals: Top 4-6 from Prelims. Consolation: Boca Raton Chess Club pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 by 4/9, $35 after, $40 on-site. Registration/Info Rounds TBA SS, G/5 d/0, $$: $40. u1900 - 20, u1700 - 20, u1500 - 20, Friday nights, Game 90 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. at: www.rknights.org. u1300 - 20. ALL: EF: $20 rcvd by 5/15, $25 at site. Memb. Req'd: ISCA. Chess Magnet School JGP. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Apr. 20-22, 2012 All-Girls National Championships presented by the OSA. Reg.: Ends: 5:30pm. Rds.: Round 1: Preliminaries 6pm (Finals & South Florida Chess Club Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the Renaissance Consolation 8pm). ENT: ISCA, C/o Gary Fox, P. O. 114, Logansport, IN Wednesday's 6:30-10:30pm. Rated G/90 Tournaments and skittles. Most Knights Chess Foundation & USCF 46947. 574-722-4965. INFO: [email protected]. www.indianachess. tournaments are 4+ rounds Call 561-573-3677 or 954-304-0928 or See Nationals. org. NS. NC. W.

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A State Championship Event! Apr. 28, The Elizabethtown Tornado May 19, Indiana State Quick Championship (QC) 4SS, G/45. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College, Room 303, Occu- Maryland Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2930 Waterfront Pkwy, West Dr., pational-Technical Building, Elizabethtown, KY. EF: $20 by Apr. 23, at Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open Action Quads (PA) Indianapolis, IN 46214. In 3 Sections, Championship: 4SS, G/10 Inc/15, site $25. $$b/25; $150, 75 Class B, C, C, E & below/UNR $50 each if at See Pennsylvania. $$: $140-70. u2300 - 65, u2100 - 60, u1900 - 55. Reserve u1700: 4SS, least 2 players in section. Reg.: 8:45-9:15 am, Rds.: First round 9:30 am, Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open G/15 (QC) (PA) G/10 Inc/15, Open to 1699 & under. $$: $120-60-55. u1500 - 50, 45, 40. others ASAP. Ent: Johnny Owens (TD), P. O . Box 226, Elizabethtown, KY See Pennsylvania. u1300: 4SS, G/10 Inc/15, $$: $100-50. u1100 - 45, 40. ALL: EF: $25 rcvd 42702-0266. (270) 272-3061. Info: http://etownchess.blogspot.com. Apr. 8, Philadelphia Open Blitz & G/7 (QC) (PA) by 4/15, $30 at site. Memb. Req'd: ISCA. OSA. 1st, 2nd medals for Champ, June 9-10, 2012 Kentucky Open Reserve & u1300. Reg.: Ends 10:30am. Rds.: 11, 1, 2, 3. ENT: ISCA, C/o See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. Gary Fox, P. O. 114, Logansport, IN 46947, 574-722-4965. INFO: info@indi- Apr. 14-15, Kingstowne Chess Festival - 10th Annual! (VA) anachess.org. www.indianachess.org. Enter Quick & Blitz for $5 off. Louisiana See Grand Prix. NS. NC. W. Apr. 20&May 4, Catonsville Friday Knight Quick #138 & #139 (QC) June 1-3, Susan Polgar Open for Boys & Girls (K-12; Team & Indi- 5SS, G/12, d3. EF: $8, club members $5. Reg.: 7:30pm. Rds.: 8, 8:30, 9, May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) vidual) See Grand Prix. 9:30, 10. $$b/24 1st=$50, 2nd=$25, U1850 $12. Website: http:// 6SS, G/45. Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome, 330 Loyola Ave., New mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q/. Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 May 27, Chicago Open Action Quads (IL) Orleans, LA 70112 (800-535-7830). SIDE EVENTS: Fri: Susan Polgar Chess Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Info: Joe Summers 410-788- See Illinois. Camp, Chess Puzzle Competition, Bughouse Tournament (at Audubon 1009, [email protected]. Insectarium); Sat: Blitz Tournament (at World War II Museum) & Susan May 27, Chicago Open G/15 (QC) (IL) Apr. 21, Cecil County Chess Club Quads See Illinois. Polgar Simul; Sun: Breakfast/Q & A Session with GM Polgar (at Brennan's Restaurant), Aquatic Simul with GM Andre Diamant. 8 Sects with each All levels welcome! 3 Rd. Quads, Fairgreen Senior Community Apartments, May 28, Chicago Open Blitz & Game/7 (QC) (IL) sect. separately for Boys and Girls: Primary (K-2); Elementary (K-5); 100 Greenway, Perryville, MD 21903. Game 90. EF: $20. $$GTD: $50. Reg.: See Illinois. Middle School (K-8); High School (K-12). PRIZES: Over $100,000 in 9-9:45 AM. Rds.: 10 AM, 1:30 PM, 5 PM. ENT: 302-740-3442, KevinJPy- [email protected]. INFO: Free coffee and light refreshments! NS. W. July 20-22 or 21-22, 5th annual Chicago Class (IL) scholarships to Texas Tech University! Trophies guaranteed to top 10 ind. See Grand Prix. and top 3 school teams in each sect. and top club team in separate boys Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 2012 Maryland Open and girls overall. Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir chess See Grand Prix. Iowa medal. Special award to out-of-state team with most participants and to May 5, Catonsville Saturday Action Plus/RBO team (or individual) who travels farthest to tourn. Team Info: School EF: Rds.: Apr. 20-22 or 21-22, 6th Annual Okoboji Open, Reserve (U1600) & 4SS, G/45;d/5. $20 by May 4, $25 at door. Under 18 $5 off. 11- teams may have as many players as they wish from the same school or 1:15-3:15-5:15. Reg.: 10:15am. Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Scholastics (K-12) home school district and team players must register in the same section. Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Two Sections: Open $$b/24: See Grand Prix. Club teams are allowed and a 1st place trophy will be awarded to top club $125-$75-$50 U1850 $45 U1550 $45. RBO U1200 $$b/12: $50-$30-$20 A State Championship Event! team overall (not based on sections) for boys and girls separately (no U1000 $15 b/4 U800 $15 b/4. Bye: 1-4, max 1. Info: josephas2@veri- Apr. 28, 2012 Iowa Class Championships co-ed teams). A player must declare whether he/she is on a school zon. net. Online Reg: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q. Ent: Joe 4-SS, Divided into Classes: M-X-A, B, C, & D/under. Players may play team or a club team but may not be on both. Must have a minimum of 2 Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave., Balt., MD 21207. Include USCF ID, rating up one class. Some sections may be combined. All: G/75, T/D/5. players to be considered a team; the top 3 player scores will count for and section. PH: 410-788-1009. Clarion/Highlander Convention Center, NE Side Exit 246 of I-80, Iowa City, final team score. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide tro- A State Championship Event! IA 52245. Reg.: 8:15 to 9:00AM. Rds.: 9:30 AM-2:30-5:00 -7:30 PM. EF: phy and medal placements for winners of all sections. RDS.: Sat: May 12-13, 2012 Maryland Senior Championship $20.00 if rcv'd by 04/26, $30.00 at site. Prize Info: Class prizes: 1st place 8:30-10:30-12:30; Sun: 12-2-4. Awards ceremony at 6pm. EF: $40 by 4/30; Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD $45.00 + Trophy, 2nd place $30. U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) member- $50 by 5/15; $60 at site; Byes: One 1/2-pt. bye allowed for any Rd if 21228. Format: 4SS, G/115; d5. Open to USCF members born before May ship required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $15, $10 requested before Rd 2. Pre-registration required by 10pm June 1 in order 12, 1962. EF: $40 if Rec'd by 5/9, $50 at site. Free entries to GM's, $40 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send EF to: Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., to play in first round of main event. Later on-site registrations accepted deducted from prizes. Top Maryland resident receives title of MD Sen- Iowa City, IA 52245. Steve Young, PO Box 2833, Iowa City, IA 52244. until 9:30am on June 2 will receive 1/2-pt. bye for Rd 1. HR: $99 (with ior Champion 2012, trophy, free entry, plus $250 expenses to US Senior [email protected], PH# 319.321.5435. Additional Info: Annual 2-night min. on June 1 & 2) for single, double, triple or quad (800-535- Open, July 9-14, 2012 at the Hilton Hobby Airport, Houston, TX 77061. IASCA meeting scheduled at 1 PM. Chess Magnet School JGP. 7830), reserve by May 1 and mention Polgar Chess Tournament to assure Reg.: 9-9:45 AM. Rds.: Sat. 10 AM, 3PM, Sunday 9:30 AM, 2:30PM. 1/2 group rate, which will also be avail. 2 nights before and after event. ENT: point bye available if requested before rd. 2. Prizes: $$1000 Gtd: $300- May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) On-line registration and printable entry form at www.cajunchess.com, or See Grand Prix. $175-$150, Top U2000 $130, U1700 $125, U1400 $120. Plaques to Top mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 7230 Chadbourne Dr., New Orleans, LA Age 60-69 and Top Age 70 +. Standard USCF tiebreak's used for 70126. Info: More information on tournament events and optional tours titles/plaques. Make checks payable to: Maryland Chess Assoc. Mail Kentucky avail. at www.cajunchess.com (click on Tournaments and then on Upcom- to: Joseph Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave., Baltimore, MD 21207. Please put Apr. 20-22, 4th Annual WKU Open ing Tournaments & Chess Events). Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or date of birth and USCF id number with entry. Info: Wilbert A. Brown 410- See Grand Prix. 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). 327-9191, Joe Summers 410-788-1009.

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June 2-3, 3rd Annual Catonsville-Fells Point Open May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) 1000). Rds.: 1:10 PM-2:20-3:30 (rating below 1000 or unrated). Info: Diana 5SS, G/85, d/5. EF: $30 before May 30, $35 until June 1, $40 at door. See Grand Prix. 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. EVERY SATURDAY. ALL: Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD ICA provides breakfast & lunch. 21228. 3 Sections: Open: $$600b/24 $250-$120-$80, Top X, A $75. Missouri Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sunday Advance Lesson & Open Blitz (G/5/RR) Amateur/U1900: $$550b/24 $200-$120-$80; Top U1700, U1550, $75. Apr. 14-15, Saint Louis Open (QC) Reserve/U1400: $$450b/20 $175-$90-$65, Top U1200, U1000 $60 b/4. See Grand Prix. Advance Lesson (Above 1600 USCF Rating): 6:15pm-7:15pm, $15. Blitz Reg.: Rds.: Bye: 9:45-10:50am Sat 11:00-3:00-7:00 Sun 10:00-2:00. 1- start: 7:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: Upset: Apr. 28-29, Joplin Benefit Tournament 5, max 2. Must commit before Rd 3. Top upset in each round in based on the # of participants. GMs - Free entry ($15 deducted from Info: Online Reg: See Grand Prix. all sections: =book prize. [email protected], prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (732) 499- Ent: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q. Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) 0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. Ave., Balt., MD 21207. Include USCF ID and section: Open, U1900 or See Grand Prix. U1400. PH: 410-788-1009. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sunday Camp and Quad G/30 May 26, Show Me Classic Sunday Chess Camp: 10am-6pm. Fees: $80/$90. Snacks and lunch June 9-10, 2012 Delaware Capital Open (DE) 4SS, G/70. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland See Delaware. included. Quad: G/30: Starts at 3pm. EF: $15/$10, camp participants are Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $25, $20 free. Prize per Quad: 1st Place: Trophy or $35. Chess Mates Corporation, June 29-July 3 (New date), 9th annual Philadelphia International for annual members of the club if registered by 5/25. MCA membership 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. www.chess (PA) req'd from $5. OSA. PF: $750 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!! 1st matesnj.com. See Grand Prix. Place-$145, 2nd Place-$105. $100 for 1st in each class: A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR. Winner qualifies for 2013 Club Championship. Reg.: 9- Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Chess Lessons & Monday Quad G/30 June 30, World Open U2300 Warmup (PA) Chess Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly: $95 See Pennsylvania. 9:45. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3:30, 6:15. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1. MCA Membership required from $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland (Monday and Wednesday) and Daily: $15. Quad: 3RR, Rds.: 7pm, 8:15pm, July 1-2, World Open U2200 Warmup (PA) Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: 9:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry. See Pennsylvania. 314-361-CHESS, [email protected]. Chess Magnet School ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open (PA) JGP. See Grand Prix. June 30, 2012 Kansas City Open Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, Girls Chess Lessons & Tuesday G/15 (U2000) (QC) 4SS, G/75/5td. Noland Rd Baptist Church, 4505 S. Noland Rd., Independ- Chess Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly/daily: July 3-4, World Open U2100 Warmup (PA) $50/$15. G/15: 4SS, Rds.: 7pm, 7:40pm, 8:20pm, & 9pm. EF: $20/$15. See Pennsylvania. ence, MO 64055. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9, 12, 3, 6. USCF & MCA required, OSA. EF: $20 by 6/23, $30 onsite. Sections: Open & Reserve (U1600) Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: based on the # of partici- July 4, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) b/40: 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 each section. Entries to: CJ Armenta, pants. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (760)-583- See Grand Prix. 12734 Richmond, Grandview, MO 64030. Cash only onsite. Chess Mag- 8429, (732)-499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. July 7, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) net School JGP. Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, 6th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Montana See Grand Prix. July 8, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA) Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, Chess Lessons & Wednesday G/90 (4SS, Monthly) See Grand Prix. A Heritage Event! Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday Apr. 28-29, 77th Montana Open andWednesday)/Daily: $15. Monthly 4SS, Rd starts at 7pm. EF: $30/$25. July 28-Aug. 1, 2012 Washington International Open, 5SS, G/120. Site: Holiday Inn, Downtown at the Park, Missoula, Prizes: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the # of par- See Grand Prix. MT 59802. HR: $96 mention chess, 800-399-0408 ext 515 or email: ticipants). 1 bye available, commit at least two days before the next round. [email protected]. EF: $30 by 4/27, $35 at site, jrs 1/2, free No re-entry. GMs free entry ($20 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Cor- Massachusetts entry to 1st time USCF. Reg.: 9-9:40am, phone/email entries must be pres- poration, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. (732)499-0118/(760)583- Apr. 15, 22nd Massachusetts G/60 Championship ent by 9:40am Sat to be paired. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-3 (or ASAP after annual 8429. www.chessmatesnj.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. See Grand Prix. meeting). $$b/25, $200, $120, $80, 2 Biggest Upsets, $40-$35 both Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open Action Quads (PA) players non-prov). Trophies to: Top age 65+, top age 18/under, Top in See Pennsylvania. Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) classes A-E/below. Info and entries: Dan McCourt, 608 West Central, See Grand Prix. Missoula, MT 59801, (406)-721-0254, [email protected]. Checks to Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open G/15 (QC) (PA) See Pennsylvania. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, Wachusett CC “B” Division Cham- MCA. Memb. req'd, $12, OSA. Byes: rd 5 by close of 1st day. W, NC. pionship Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, Saturday Camp and Quad G/45 7SS, G/110, d/5. McKay Campus School, Room C159, Fitchburg State Uni- Saturday Chess Camp: 9am-1pm. Fees: $55/$60. Snacks and lunch versity, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual club dues; Nevada included. Quad: G/45. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. free to Wachusett CC members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. Byes: Apr. 6-8, 12th Annual Reno-Larry Evans Memorial (formerly Far West Rds.: 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 5pm. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from 1-6, limit three. Prizes: chess books. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Open) prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345-5011. Web- See Grand Prix. (732)499-0118/(760)583-8429, www.chessmatesnj.com. site: www.wachusettchess.org. Online ratings as of May 2 will be used. Apr. 8, Philadelphia Open Blitz & G/7 (QC) (PA) W. Chess Magnet School JGP. May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur (CA-S) See California, Southern. See Pennsylvania. May 18-20 or 19-20, 20th annual New York State Open (NY) Apr. 14, Princeton Day School See Grand Prix. June 14, 2012 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) See Nationals. 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each sec- May 26-28 or 27-28, 81st Massachusetts Open tion. Medals to all players. Four sections for OVER 1000 begin at 10:15 See Grand Prix. June 15, National Open Scholastic Trophy Tournament and must preregister: OVER 1600 (K-12), NEAR MASTERS (K-12 over 5-SS, Game/30. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard 1400) and FUTURE MASTERS (Players K-12 over 1200) G/55/d5, 3 June 8-10 or 9-10, 18th Annual Northeast Open (CT) South, Las Vegas 89109. Open to players 18 and under. In 3 sections: rds. CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200) G/40/d5 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS. See Grand Prix. U1800, U1200, and U800. Unrateds in the U1200 section and all players G/25/d5 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be acceler- July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open (PA) in the U800 section must be age 11 or under. Trophies to top 5 in each ated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), See Grand Prix. section, top 2 in each odd 200 point rating group and unrated. EF: $33 NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE July 27-29 or 28-29, 17th Annual Bradley Open (CT) by 5/28, $39 by 6/13, $45 on site. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-11:30-1- K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25/d5 3 rounds. Pre-reg- See Grand Prix. 2:30-4. Blitz 6:30 p.m. ($15 by 5/28 $20 on site) HR: $59 single or double istration online, pay at the door $35. Parents play free. On-site 11-12 noon ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. ENT: $45. Info and register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie Aug. 9-12, 10-12 or 11-12, 42nd annual Continental Open National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line Waitzkin [email protected]. See Grand Prix. www.VegasChessFestival.com or fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W. Apr. 15, Westfield Quads Michigan June 15-17 or 16-17, 2012 National Open 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. See Nationals. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- Apr. 28, Chess for Charity VI June 16-17, International Youth Championship 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, 5SS, G/25d5. The River, 255 S. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hill, MI 48327. $10. [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.com. Rated and unrated sections. Bughouse and Chess960 if sufficient inter- 5SS, Game/60. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard est. See: http://gamesinmichigan.com/chessforcharity for complete South, Las Vegas 89109. In 4 Sections by age: 14 and Under, 14 and Apr. 18, S. Jersey/Philly Wednesday Quicks G/10 (QC) details. Under Reserve (rated below 1100), 9 and Under, 9 and Under Reserve G/10. Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m. Located at CoffeeWorks at the Voorhees (rated below 900). Trophies to top 10 in each section plus class trophies Town Center, 8109 Town Center Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043. Instruction, May 11-13, 12-13 or 13, 9th Great Lakes Chess Open and team trophies. 1st Place in each section wins a Computer loaded analysis and Reg.: 6:30-7:00. EF: $10. $$ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and best 5SS, U1000 4SS. McCamly Plaza Hotel, 50 Capital Ave., SW, Battle Creek, with Chess Software, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. MI 49017. EF: (Add $10 after May 5, $15 at site) Open: 3 day $53; 2 day Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $59 by 5/27, $52, IM/GMs free!(EF deducted from winnings). U1700: 3 day $43; 2 day $69 by 6/13, $80 on site. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested $42. U1000: $20. USCF and a State membership required(can be pur- in advance. REG.: 8-9 a.m. RDS.: 10-1-4, 10-1. Blitz 6/15 at 6:30 p.m. ($15 chased on site). Reg: 3 day: Fri. 5-6:30. 2 day and 1 day: Sat. 9-11. TC: by 5/28 $20 on site) HR: $59 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday FOREIGN RATING? 3 day: Rds 1-3 G/2; Rds 4-5 40/2 SD/30. 2 day: Rds 1-2, G/60; Rd 3 G/2; nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. ENT: National Open, PO Box Rds 4-5 40/2 SD/30. 1 day (U1000): G/45. Rds.: 3 day: Fri. 7, Sat. 12- 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line www.VegasChessFestival.com NOT UNRATED! 4:30, Sun. 10-3:30. 2 day: Sat. 11:30-2-4:30; Sun. 10-3:30. 1 day: or fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W. 11:45-2-3:45-5:30. Prizes: Open:(b/36) $1500-700, Top X-A-U1800/Unr $250. U1700: (b/36) $400-250, Top C-D-U1200/Unr $125. U1000: July 19-22, 20-22 or 21-22,17th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) If you have no USCF rating, but do have (b/22)$125-$75, Top 700-899, U700/Unr $50 (Unrated eligible for top/Unr See Grand Prix. a rating or category from any other coun- prizes only). Special Events: Blitz tournament: 7 Saturday. EF: 10 ( 85% payout). IM/Gm Lecture-$10. Hotel: McCamly Plaza Hotel, Chess rate New Hampshire try, no matter how many years ago, you are $91/night, must reserve by Apr. 9th. Parking $8 a day. Info and Entries: Apr. 21, New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship (QC) not unrated. Stan Beckwith, 269-964-2927, 84 Bond Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037-1907. See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School JGP. If you have a FIDE rating, you are also not Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. unrated. See Grand Prix. Aug. 3-5 or 4-5, Cleveland Open (OH) New Jersey Tell the Director of any event you enter See Grand Prix. Fair Lawn Saturday Quads about your foreign rating or category or Minnesota Schedule through June 30, 2012. 3RR, G/60 for quads with rating above your FIDE rating, so that you can be paired 1000; G/30 for quads with rating below 1000 or unrated ICA. 9 - 10 SAD- appropriately. Apr. 13-15, 2012 National High School (K-12) Championship DLE RIVER RD., FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410. EF: $25 Prizes: $50 to 1st place See Nationals. in each quad. Reg.: 1-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:15 PM-3:30-5:40 (rating above

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less than 1600. More information: call 703-989-6867, email dgorman@ Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., darsmemail.com. 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. Apr. 21, Hamilton Chess Quads [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.com. May 12 not May 5, North Jersey Quads (Limited to Class A and 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Girls Chess Lessons & Tuesday G/15 (U2000) below.) Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. (QC) NOTE DATE CHANGE: Courtyard Marriott, 15 Howard Blvd., Mt. Arling- Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm. NJ State Chess Chess Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly/daily: ton: Off exit #30 of Rt #80. Adult Quads: 3RR, G/90, EF: $16 early at Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA. NS, NC, W. $50/$15. 4SS, Rds.: 7pm, 7:40pm, 8:20pm, & 9pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: EntryFeesRus.com or $20 cash at site by 10 am. $$G: $40 or trophy. Rds 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: based on the # of participants. Chess 10-1-4. Kids Quads: for K-8 players, 3RR, G/45, EF: $15 early Apr. 21, Monmouth and Ocean County K-8 Scholastic Champi- $$G: onship Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499- EntryFeesRus.com or $20 cash at site by 10am. $40 or Trophy, all kids get awards. 1st round 10am then ASAP with lunch break. Info: call 4SS, G/30. Holy Family Elementary School, 1141 East County Line Rd., 0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. Ken at 908-619-8621 or email, [email protected]. Past Quad Quit- Lakewood, NJ 08701. 2 Sections: Championship:Trophies to top 10, Top May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Chess Lessons & Wednesday G/90 (4SS, ters may not play. NS, NC, W. 5 teams (3 players). Future Masters:Trophies to top 10, Top 5 teams (3 Monthly) players). ALL: Entry fee $20 if received by 4/14, $30 at site. Reg. Sat. Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday May 18-20 or 19-20, 20th annual New York State Open (NY) 8-9am. Rds.: 10:00 am and ASAP. ENT: Hal Sprechman, P.O. Box 1151, and Wednesday)/Daily: $15. Monthly 4SS, Rd starts at 7pm. EF: $30/$25 See Grand Prix. Prizes: Prizes: Jackson, NJ 08527. Please make checks payable to Hal Sprechman or 70% of EF. 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the # of May 19, Princeton Day School participants). 1 bye available, commit at least two days before the next pay online at www.characterkings.org until 4/19. Entries must include 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each sec- round. No re-entry. GMs free entry ($20 deducted from prizes). Chess name, grade, school, USCF ID#, mailing address, phone number and entry tion. Medals to all players. Four sections for OVER 1000 begin at 10:15 fee. Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. (732)499- OVER 1600 NEAR MASTERS Chess Magnet School and must preregister: (K-12), (K-12 over Apr. 21, NW Jersey Class “A” Quads (also K-8 U1200) 0118/(760)583-8429. www.chessmatesnj.com. FUTURE MASTERS JGP. 1400) and (Players K-12 over 1200) G/55/d5, 3 U2000 sections: Courtyard Marriott, 15 Howard Blvd., Mt. Arlington. rds. CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200) G/40/d5 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS. Take exit #30 off I-80. 3RR, G/90. Rds.: 10-1-4. U1200 K-8 U1200 sec- May 5, 12, 19, 26, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads G/25/d5 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be acceler- tions: May be 3RR or 3SS, G/45. All: Trophy or $40. Starts 10am then ASAP. 3RR, G/60 for quads with rating above 1000; G/30 for quads with rat- ated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), EF: $20 cash by 10am. Prizes: $40 or trophy, (All kids win trophies or ing below 1000 or unrated. Site: 9-10 SADDLE RIVER RD., FAIR LAWN, NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE awards. Info: Ken 908-619-8621 or email Ken, [email protected]. NS, NC, NJ 07410. EF: $25. Prizes: $50 to 1st place in each quad. Reg.: 1-1:15 K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25/d5 3 rounds. Pre-reg- W. PM. Rds.: 1:15 PM-3:30- 5:40 (rating above 1000). Rds.: 1:10 PM-2:20- istration online, pay at the door $35. Parents play free. On-site 11-12 noon Apr. 21, 28, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads 3:30 (rating below 1000 or unrated). Info: Diana 201-797-0330, $45. Info and register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie [email protected]; www.icanj.net. EVERY SATURDAY. ALL: ICA provides 3RR, G/60 for quads with rating above 1000; G/30 for quads with rat- Waitzkin [email protected]. breakfast & lunch. ing below 1000 or unrated. Site: 9-10 SADDLE RIVER RD., FAIR LAWN, May 19-20, New Jersey Junior Championship NJ 07410. EF: $25. Prizes: $50 to 1st place in each quad. Reg.: 1-1:15 May 5, 12, 19, 26, Saturday Camp and Quad G/45 OPEN: (K-12) 4SS, G/90 +30sec incr. ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair PM. Rds.: 1:15 PM-3:30- 5:40 (rating above 1000). Rds.: 1:10 PM-2:20- Saturday Chess Camp: 9am-1pm. Fees: $55/ $60. Snacks and lunch Lawn, NJ 07410 Phone: 201 797-0330. Trophies to top 10. Top High 3:30 (rating below 1000 or unrated). Info: Diana 201-797-0330, included. Quad: G/45. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. School player from NJ awarded entry to Denker Tournament of HS Cham- [email protected]; www.icanj.net. EVERY SATURDAY. ALL: ICA provides Rds.: 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 5pm. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from pions. Top K-8 from NJ awarded entry to Dewain Barber Tournament of breakfast & lunch. prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. K-8 State Champions. Open section is FIDE rated. Reg.: Sat. 8-9:30am. Apr. 22, Westfield Swiss #72 (QC) (732)499-0118/(760)583-8429, www.chessmatesnj.com. Rds.: 10-3: Sat, 10-3 Sun. Game 15 playoff if ties. RESERVE: (K-12 & 5 SS, G/15 (QC). Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. $425 May 6, Westfield Quads U1400) 4SS, G/60. Trophies to top 10, U1300, U1200, U1000, Unr. ALL: Guaranteed $125, $60, under 2100, under 1850, under 1600, under 1350 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Entry fee $35 if received by 5/12, $50 at site. Reg.: Sun. 8-9:30am. Rds.: $60 each. EF: $35, $25. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-3:25-4:05-4:45-5:30 Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- 10-1-3-5:30 Sun. ENT: NJSCF, P.O. Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Make p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, [email protected], www.west- 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, checks payable to NJSCF or online at www.characterkings.org. Info: fieldchessclub.com. [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.com. Hal Sprechman, 732-259-3881, [email protected]. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 25, S. Jersey/Philly Wednesday Quicks G/10 (QC) May 6, 13, 20, 27, Sunday Advance Lesson & Open Blitz (G/5/RR) G/10. Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m. Located at CoffeeWorks at the Voorhees (QC) May 20, Westfield Quads Town Center, 8109 Town Center Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043. Instruction, Advance Lesson (Above 1600 USCF Rating): 6:15pm-7:15pm, $15. Blitz 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. analysis and Reg.: 6:30-7:00. EF: $10. $$ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and best less start: 7:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- than 1600. More information: call 703-989-6867, email dgorman@ based on the # of participants. GMs - Free entry ($15 deducted from 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, darsmemail.com. prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (732) 499- [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.com. 0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 2012 Maryland Open (MD) May 26, U.S. Amateur K-8 East U1200 See Grand Prix. May 6, 13, 20, 27, Sunday Camp and Quad G/30 5-SS, G/30. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 110 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ, Tele- Sunday Chess Camp: 10am-6pm. Fees: $80/$90. Snacks and lunch phone 732-560-0500. In 3 Sections (U1200, U900, & U600). Trophies to Apr. 28, Central Jersey Chess Tournament included. Quad: G/30: Starts at 3pm. EF: $15/ $10, camp participants Top 10, Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first. Reg- 4SS, G/30. All Saints' Church, 16 All Saints' Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540. Park- are free. Prize per Quad: 1st Place: Trophy or $35. Chess Mates Cor- istration: Saturday May 26, 11am-12pm. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP Open ing, playground, wi-fi & lounge. 3 rated sections (all K-8, G/30): poration, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. with lunch break after round #2. EF: $29 if mailed by May 25 or paid online Reserve (above 900), (600-900), Experienced (below 600). 3 unrated sec- www.chessmatesnj.com. via EntryFeesRus.com, EF: $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed tions: K-1, Novice (2nd-8th grade), Parents/Adults. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, if requested with EF. April Rating supplement used. Ent: Ken Thomas, 115 3rd per section, 1st school/club team per section, $20 & Free EF to 1st May 7-21, Mayflower Quads W. Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Checks to NJSCF. Indicate grade in Parents/Adults. EF: $30 online at njchess.com by 4/26, $40 after or 3-RR or Swiss. 30/90, SD/30, d/5. Hackettstown Community Ctr., 293 Main level. Info: 908-619-8621 or [email protected]. NS. NC. W. on-site. Check-in/Reg ends 1pm, first round starts 1:30. Late arrivals may St. (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ 07840. EF: $12. Prizes: $35 top in quad, not be paired in first round. Late arrivals may not be paired in first or b/16 entries $75/40/25, U1800 $25, if Swiss. Reg.: 7 pm, May 7. Rds.: May 26-28 or 27-28, 68th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship round. Late arrivals may not be paired in first round. Separate awards 7:30 pm, each Monday. See Nationals. Questions: ceremonies 4-5:30pm. Snacks & drinks sold on-site. newjer- May 7, 14, 21, 28, Chess Lessons & Monday Quad G/30 June 3, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Summer 2012 Open Cham- [email protected]. Chess Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly: $95 pionship Apr. 29, Westfield Quads (Monday and Wednesday) and Daily: $15. Quad: 3RR, Rds.: 7pm, 8:15pm, See Grand Prix. 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 9:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry. June 3, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Summer 2012 Scholastic Championship in 5 sections 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req'd. For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741 www.icanj.net Email: Diana@icanj. net ADV EF (pmk by May 30th) $25 At Site $30 Reg. ends 1/2 hr before th 1st rd Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd 1 BERGEN ACADEMY, 20 annual NEW YORK STATE OPEN 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. In 5 Sections, Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. May 18-20 or 19-20, Tiki Resort, Lake George Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice: Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Sec- tion 3 G/45 Reserve: Open to players rated below 800 and unr players $3000 prize fund, includes Senior Section K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45: Open to players rated below 1200 and unr players K thru 12th grade. 5 rounds, $65 or $75 room rates, beautiful area. In 4 sections: Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60: Open to players rated below 1700 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 12:00, 2:15, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Memb chks payable to: Inter- Open Section: Prizes $400-200-150, top Under 2010 $230-120, national Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New top Under 1810/Unr $220-110. Milford, NJ 07646. June 3, Westfield Quads Senior Section: Open to under 1910 or unrated born before 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- 5/21/62. $300-150-80, top Under 1710 $120-60. 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, Under 1610 Section: $300-150-80, top Under 1410 $120-60. [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.com. June 8-10 or 9-10, 18th Annual Northeast Open (CT) Unrated may not win over $150. See Grand Prix. Under 1310 Section: $100-50, trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, June 9-10, 2012 Delaware Capital Open (DE) Under 800, Unrated. Advance entry fee only $27 to $29! See Delaware. June 29-July 3 (New date), 9th annual Philadelphia International Unrated prize limit: $150 in U1250, $400 U1650. (PA) See Grand Prix. FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. June 30, World Open U2300 Warmup (PA) See Pennsylvania. July 1-2, World Open U2200 Warmup (PA) See Pennsylvania.

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July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open (PA) Apr. 26-May 24, 2nd Long Island CC Early Spring Open May 12, Marshall Saturday U1400! See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/90 (d/5). United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 July 3-4, World Open U2100 Warmup (PA) Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20): $150-100. Top U-2000, U- b/20): $160-80, U1100 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. See Pennsylvania. 1500/unr. $95 ea. Best upset $10. Random pairings used (within ea. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- scoregrp.) EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no shallchessclub.org. July 4, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) adv. ent., Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Info: www. May 12, Utica Four Seasons - Spring See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School JGP. club.com. NS. 4SS, Rds. 1-2 G/60; Rds. 3-4 G/90. Mohawk Valley Community College, July 5-8, World Open Daily 2pm Blitz (QC) (PA) Apr. 27, Marshall Friday Quads! Exit 31, I-90, bear left, South on E. Genesee, (2.6 miles), left on Memo- See Pennsylvania. 3-RR, G/40d5. Open to all levels; Quads formed by rating. Marshall CC, rial Highway (2.3 miles, left Sherman, right into MVCC, Payne Building July 7, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $25, members $20. $50 for each 3rd Floor). EF: $30. Prizes b/20: $200, 125, 75, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30- See Grand Prix. winner. Reg.: 5:15-5:45; Rds.: 6-7:30-9PM. www.marshallchessclub.org. 9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:15-5:30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Ln., Minoa, July 8, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA) Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) NY 13116. 315-436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. May 12-13, Marshall May U2100! July 28-Aug. 1, 2012 Washington International (MD) Apr. 28, Marshall Saturday U1800! 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: ($540 b/36): See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 $45, Members $25. $240-120, U1850 $95, U1600 $85. Reg.: Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, b/20): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. ends 12:15PM. Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM each Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, 11th annual Manhattan Open (NY) day; 1day,(Rds. 1-2G/35) 9:40-11:05AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both merge See Grand Prix. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- shallchessclub.org. rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshallchess club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. New Mexico Apr. 28-29 or 29, Marshall April Grand Prix! May 15, Marshall Masters! Apr. 21, 18th Annual Pir Maleki Memorial See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. United World College, Montezuma, NM. 7 Sections. Professor: 1700 or Apr. 30-May 21, 26th Nassau Amateur Team May 16-June 13, Marshall Wednesday U1400! above. 3SS, G/90. Instructor: 1500-1850 or UR. 3SS, G/90. Tutor (JGP): 4-SS, 40/80. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Open to EF: 1150-1650 or UR. 4SS, G/60. Sophomore (JGP): U1300 or UR. 4SS, G/60. teams of 3 (+ optional alternate). Ave rating must be U1800. May rat- 5-SS, G/85d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $50, ($450/20): Reg.: Rds.: Scholastic: U/age 19 and U1100 or UR. 4SS, G40. Youth U17: U850 or ings used. Teams play in rating order. EF: $54/team by 4/28, $75 at site, members $30. $240-120, U1100 $90. 6:15-6:45pm. UR. 4SS, G/40. Youth U14: U600 or UR. 4SS, G/40. All sections Round $10 more per non-memb. $$ (504 b/12 teams) 252, U1600, 1400/UR each 7 pm each Wednesday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchess Chess Magnet School JGP. 1, 10 am and 5 sec time delay. Late entries by phone or e-mail by 4/20. 126. Team byes 1-4 (Last rd bye must be req before rd 3 and is irrevo- club.org. Complete details at www.nmsco.org or TD Andy Nowak at 505-310-0095 cable). Teams seeking players call 631 218-4440 or captnhal@optonline. May 16-June 13, Marshall Wednesday U2000! or [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP for Tutor and net. Players looking for teams $18 by 4/28, $25 at site, $10 more for non- 5-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477- Sophomore sections. memb. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 3716.EF:$50, members $30. ($450/20): $240-120, U1700 $90. Reg.: 6:15- New York Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. Chess Magnet School JGP. 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7 pm each Wednesday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www. Apr. 30-May 28, Marshall Monday U1600! marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, 6th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) 5-SS, G/85d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, May 17, Get Ready For Next Thursday!! See Grand Prix. members $30. ($675/30): $360-180, U1300 $135. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open Action Quads (PA) Rds.: 7 pm each Monday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshall W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 See Pennsylvania. chessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. entries. EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize. $$ (480 b/32 paid): Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open G/15 (QC) (PA) May 3, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if See Pennsylvania. 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossi- Apr. 8, Philadelphia Open Blitz & G/7 (QC) (PA) entries. EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize. $$ (480 b/32 paid): ble! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game. See Pennsylvania. 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if May 18-20 or 19-20, 20th annual New York State Open Apr. 16-May 21, FIDE Mondays!! U2000),commitby8:15.Re-entry$15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before See Grand Prix. 6-SS, G/120d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 to all players rated 1600 or above. EF: $50, $30 members. $$500 b/24: extra if entering under 10 min. before game. May 19, Marshall Saturday U1800! Reg.: 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 $175-125-100, U2000 $100; 2 byes OK, commit before Round 4. May 5, Marshall Saturday G/60! 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7PM each Monday; FIDE rated. www.marshallchessclub. b/20): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. 4-SS, G/55d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($360/24): org. Chess Magnet School JGP. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- $160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 shallchessclub.org. Apr. 17, Marshall Masters! am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar See Grand Prix. shallchessclub.org. May 19-20 or 20, Marshall May Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. Apr. 19, 4 Rated Games Tonight! May 6, Marshall Open & U1500 Sunday Game/45! 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 5-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- May 20, 39th Binghamton Monthly Tournament W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 tions-you play only those in your section: A. Open ($360/24): $160-80, 4SS, G/65 d/5. Prizes: $500 b/26. Open-$150-$100-$50; Reserve- entries. EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize. $$ (480 b/32 paid): U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. U1500 ($240/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: $100-$75-$25 (U1700). Trophies: 1-3 both sections. Advance Entry: 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 pm. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Open-$35 Reserve-$25 (U1700) $5 more on site-cash only on site. U2000),commitby8:15.Re-entry$15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. Schedule: Registration on site 8:45–9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon- 2:30-4:45. Free USCF 90-day membership (call for details) Mail Entry: game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 May 10, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! extra if entering under 10 min. before game. checks payable to: "Cordisco's Corner Store", 308 Chenango St., Bingham- See Grand Prix. ton, NY 13901 (607) 772-8782, [email protected]. Chess Magnet y Swiss! Apr. 19-May 17, Marshall Thursday Members-Onl May 11, Marshall Friday Quads! School JGP. 5-SS, G/115d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open 3-RR, G/40d5. Open to all levels; Quads formed by rating. Marshall CC, to MCC members only. EF: $30. ($450 b/20): $240-120, U2000 $90. May 24, The LAST “4 Rated Games Tonight!” At The Marshall 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $25, members $20. $50 for each Chess Club-What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been! Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Thursday. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. winner. Reg.: 5:15-5:45; Rds.: 6-7:30-9PM. www.marshallchessclub.org. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center of New York leaves Apr. 21, Marshall Saturday U1600! 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org. th Apr. 21, Syracuse University April Open 18 annual NORTHEAST OPEN 4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60, Rds.: 3&4 G/90. (Syracuse University, Hall of Languages, Room 101). EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100. Reg.: June 8-10 or 9-10, Sheraton Hotel, Stamford CT 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 21-22 or 22, Marshall CC April U2300! $8,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700 5 rounds, $94 room rates, free parking, downtown location, trains $85. Reg.: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM each day; 1 day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; from NYC run frequently. In 4 sections: both merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.mar shallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. Open Section: Prizes $1000-500-300-200, top U2250 $600-300. Apr. 22, 38th Binghamton Monthly Tournament 4SS, G/65 d/5. Prizes: $500 b/26. Open-$150-$100-$50; Reserve- FIDE rated, 50 GPP $100-$75-$25 (U1700). Trophies: 1-3 both sections. Advance Entry: Open-$35 Reserve-$25 (U1700) $5 more on site-cash only on site. Under 2050 Section: $800-400-300-200, top U1850 $500-250. Schedule: Registration on site 8:45–9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon- 2:30-4:45. Free USCF 90-day membership (call for details) Mail Entry: Under 1650 Section: $700-400-250-150, top U1450 $400-200. checks payable to: “Cordisco's Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., Bing- hamton, NY 13901 (607) 772-8782, [email protected]. Chess Under 1250 Section: $300-150-100, trophy to top U1000, U800, Magnet School JGP. U600, Unrated. Apr. 26, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 Unrated prize limit: $150 in U1250, $400 U1650. W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossi- ble! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.

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the Marshall Chess Club, 23 W. 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. June 2, Marshall Saturday U1600! June 9, Marshall Saturday U1400! EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize, free to specified Greater 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 NY Scholastic Prizewinners! $$(480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. b/20): $160-80, U1100 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds. 7-8:15- shallchessclub.org. shallchessclub.org. 9:30-10:45 pm. June 2-3, 6th Annual Buffalo International Chess Championships June 9-10 or 10, Marshall June U2100! May 24-June 21, Marshall Thursday Members-Only Swiss! 2012 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. 5-SS, G/115d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open See Grand Prix. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U1850 $95, U1600 $85. to MCC members only. EF: $30. ($450 b/20): $200-100, U2100 $90, June 2-3 or 3, Marshall June U2300! Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM each U1800 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Thursday. Limit 2 byes, 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. day; 1 day, (Rds 1-2 G/35) 9:40-11:05AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both merge request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JG P. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700 rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshallchess May 25, Point Me To The New Yorker! $85. Reg.: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds 12:30-5:30 PM club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. 3-SS, G/25 + d5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at New Yorker Hotel, 481 each day; 1 day,(Rds 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both June 11-July 9, Marshall Monday U1600! Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC. EF: $20. 3-0 wins merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshall 5-SS, G/85d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, $40, 2.5 wins $20, 2 wins $10. Reg. ends 7:15 pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30. chessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. members $30. ($675/30): $250-150-100, U1400 $100, U1200 $75. Reg.: May 25, New Yorker Rated Beginners Tournament! (RBO) June 4-July 9, FIDE Mondays!! 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7 pm each Monday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www. 4-SS, G/25 + d5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at the New Yorker Hotel, 6-SS, G/120d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC, for Under 1200 to all players rated 1600 or above. EF: $50, $30 members. $$500 b/24: A Heritage Event! or those not rated in any country. EF: $30, free to players who join or re- $175-125-100, U2000 $100; 2 byes OK, commit before Round 4. Reg.: June 14, 4 Rated Games Tonight At The New Yorker Hotel- USCF's join USCF with magazine, free to players also entering New Yorker 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7PM each Monday; FIDE rated. www.marshallchessclub. Longest-Running Action Tournament Open, 5/25-28 (3-Day or 2-Day schedule), specified Greater NY prizewin- org. Chess Magnet School JGP. 4-SS, G/25 + d/5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at the New Yorker Hotel!, ners free! $$220 b/20 paid: $120-60-40. 2 byes OK, commit by 8:15. Reg. A Heritage Event! 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC: 845-569-9969. ends 6:30 pm. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. No advance entries. June 7, 4 Rated Games Tonight At The New York Hotel- USCF's EF $30, GMs $25 from prize, free to specified Greater NY Scholastic Prize Good Customer Loyalty Discounts: May 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, The 2nd Annual New Yorker Open! Longest-Running Action Tournament! winners! $5 less to those who played in at least 4 “4 Rated Games Tonight!”Thursday Night Actions since Jan. See Grand Prix. 4-SS,G/25+ d/5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at the New Yorker Hotel!, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC: 845-569-9969. 2011, $10 less to those who played in at least 10 4RGTs since 1987— May 26, Marshall Saturday G/60! EF $30, GMs $25 from prize, free to specified Greater NY Scholastic Prize Thank You So Much For Your Support Of This Tournament These 4-SS, G/55d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($360/24): winners! Good Customer Loyalty Discounts: $5 less to those who played Past 25 Years! $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, $160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 in at least 4 “4 Rated Games Tonight!”Thursday Night Actions since Jan. U2000 $85. NEW!! $150 GUARANTEED In Mixed Doubles Bonus am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- 2011, $10 less to those who played in at least 10 4RGTs since 1987— Prizes! Best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100-50 shallchessclub.org. Thank You So Much For Your Support Of This Tournament These (teammates’ average rating must be Under 2200; teammate pairings May 27, 2nd Annual New Yorker Open Blitz Championship (QC)! Past 25 Years! $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice of 2 sched- See Grand Prix. U2000 $85. NEW!! $150 GUARANTEED In Mixed Doubles Bonus ules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 schedule, rd. 1 Prizes! Best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100-50 (G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm, score carries over into round 2 of 7:00 May 27, Marshall Open & U1500 Sunday Game/45! (teammates’ average rating must be Under 2200; teammate pairings schedule at 8:15 pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re- 5-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice of 2 sched- entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. tions-you play only those in your section: A. Open ($360/24): $160-80, ules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 schedule, rd. 1 June 29-July 3 (New date),9th annual Philadelphia International (PA) U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. U1500 ($240/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: (G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm, score carries over into round 2 of 7:00 sched- See Grand Prix. $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 pm. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. ule at 8:15 pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. June 30, World Open U2300 Warmup (PA) See Pennsylvania. May 28, Memorial Day Madness! June 8, Marshall Friday Quads! 6-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $45, 3-RR, G/40d5. Open to all levels; Quads formed by rating. Marshall CC, July 1-2, World Open U2200 Warmup (PA) members $25. ($480/24): $200-100, U2000 $70, U1700 $60, U1400 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $25, members $20. Prize: $50 for See Pennsylvania. $50. Reg.: 10:15-10:45. Rds.: 11-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30. Two byes each winner. Reg.: 5:15-5:45; Rds.: 6-7:30-9PM. www.marshallchessclub. 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July 4, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000,U800, UNR, FREE ENTRY TO See Grand Prix. Oregon UNRATEDS, if paying 1 year USCF Dues, Drawings for $100 in Door July 19-22,20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) Rds.: Reg.: Site: July 7, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) Prizes. 1:10 pm then ASAP. Ends 1 pm. Holy Trinity Church, See Grand Prix. 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18102. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St, Beth- See Grand Prix. lehem, PA 18018, Ph. 484-866-3045, Email: [email protected]. July 8, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA) Pennsylvania Info: www.lehighvalleychess.org/. See Grand Prix. Every Saturday - Lehigh Valley Super Quads June 9-10, 2012 Delaware Capital Open (DE) July 28-Aug. 1, 2012 Washington International (MD) (NO QUADS ON LVCA GRAND PRIX DATES LISTED IN CHESS LIFE or July See Delaware. See Grand Prix. 7 for WO), G/40 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap, Site: June 29-July 3 (New date), 9th annual Philadelphia International Aug. 9-12, 10-12 or 11-12, 42nd annual Continental Open (MA) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. EF: $10, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st., Ph: 484-866-3045, Info: bdavis@ lehighvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org/. June 30, World Open U2300 Warmup Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, 11th annual Manhattan Open 5SS, G/30, d/5. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World See Grand Prix. Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, 6th annual Philadelphia Open Open). Open to under 2300 or unrated. Prizes $500 based on 30 entries, See Grand Prix. else in proportion: $150-70-40, U2050 $90, U1800 $80, U1550/Unr $70. North Carolina Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open Action Quads EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:30 am 6/30, rds. 10, 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30. One half point bye allowed if U1800/Unr, otherwise two byes May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship (GA) 3RR, G/25, d/5, dual rated. Loews Philadelphia Hotel (see Philadelphia allowed, must commit before rd 2. See Grand Prix. Open). EF: $20, at site only. $$ 50 1st each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 3, 4. July 1-2, World Open U2200 Warmup Ohio Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open G/15 (QC) 5SS, G/90, d/5. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World 4SS, G/15, d/3. Lowes Philadelphia Hotel (see Philadelphia Open). Prizes Open). Open to under 2200 or unrated. Prizes $500 based on 20 entries, Apr. 20-21 & 27- 28, Dayton Chess Club 54th Championship $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, else in proportion: $150-70-40, U1950 $90, U1700 $80, U1450/Unr $70: 6SS, G/150, td5. USCF rated Open Tournament. Reg.: ends Apr 20, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only. Reg. ends 10:15 pm, EF: $30, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 10 am 7/1, rds. Sun 10, 2, 6, 7:45 p.m. EF: $15 adv/$25 after Apr 13. Rds.: Apr 20/21: 8pm, 10:30am, rds. 10:30, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15. One half pt bye available, must commit Mon. 10, 2. One half point bye allowed if U1700/Unr, otherwise two byes 5pm. Apr 27/28: 8pm, 10:30am, 5pm. Must be DCC mbr for 1+ month. before rd. 2. Quick rated, but higher of regular or quick used for pairings allowed; must commit before rd 2. Chess Magnet School JGP. Trophies: 1st/2nd, u2000: 1st/2nd, u1600: 1st/2nd, u1200: 1st/2nd. Reg- & prizes. ister at: DCC or at www.DaytonChessClub.com or mail to Dayton Chess July 3-4, World Open U2100 Warmup Club, 18 W 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 8, Philadelphia Open Blitz & G/7 (QC) 5SS, G/90, d/5. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World 2 separate tournaments at Loews Philadelphia Hotel (see Philadelphia Open). Open to under 2100 or unrated. Prizes $500 based on 20 entries, Apr. 21, Progress with Chess Monthly Open Open). Blitz: G/5, no delay. G/7: G/7, d/2. Each is a 4-SS, double round 4SS, G/30. Fairhill Center, 12200 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, OH 44120. EF: else in proportion: $150-70-40, U1850 $90, U1600/Unr $80, U1350 $70. (8 games) with prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: EF: $30, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 10 am 7/3, rds. Tue 10, 2, 6, $20. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30. $350 Guaranteed Open (1st $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only. $100, 2nd $50 U-2000 $50). Reserve U-1500: (1st $70, 2nd $40 U-1000 Wed 10, 2. One half point bye allowed if U1600/Unr, otherwise two byes Blitz: reg. ends 12:45 pm, rds. 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30. Game/7: reg. ends 10:15 allowed, must commit before rd 2. Chess Magnet School JGP. $40). Entries: Progress with Chess, 12200 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, OH pm, rds. 10:30, 11:15, 12, 12:45. Both: One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, 44120. Info: www.progresswithchess.org. Contact: Mike Joelson 216- must commit before rd 2. Quick rated, but higher of regular or quick used July 4, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) 321-7000. for pairings & prizes. See Grand Prix. Apr. 28, Parma Open Apr. 15, PCL April Quick Quads (QC) July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open 4SS, G/45. German Central Organization, 7863 York Rd. (1/4 mi. N of 3RR, G/15d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow, Pitts- See Grand Prix. Sprague), Parma, OH. Sections: Open, U2000, U1600. Reg.: 8-9AM. burgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. Rds.: July 5-8, World Open Daily 2pm Blitz (QC) Rds.: Prizes (b/50): Open 9:30-11:15-1:30-3:15. 1st $160, 2nd $80; 11:30am-Noon-12:30pm. Info: [email protected], 412- 4 separate tournaments at Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see U2000 U1600 Ent: 1st $120, 2nd $60; 1st $120, 2nd $60; U1200 1st $60. 908-0286. W. World Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5. Prizes $300 Info & entries: $20. William Wright, 19121 Wheelers Lane, Strongsville, based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, OH 44149. Phone: (440) 572-9565. E-mail: [email protected]. Web Apr. 21, NW Jersey Class “A” Quads (also K-8 U1200) (NJ) See New Jersey. U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. www.parmachessclub.org/. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before May 4, DCC #16 Quick 2012 (QC) Apr. 21-22, 2012 PA State Amateur Champ. rd 2. Quick rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular 4SS, G/24, td5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: Comfort Inn, 58 SR 93, West Hazleton, PA 18202, 1/2 mile from Exit 145 or quick used for pairings & prizes. off I81. 2 sections: Champ (Sat & Sun): Open to U2200. 5SS. G/90. Rds: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC July 7, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) mbrs). Info: [email protected] or 937-461-6283. 10-1:30-5, 9:30-1. EF: $20 rec'd by 4/18, $30 later. Trophies: 1-3, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200/Unrated, School Team (top 4 scores). Top 2 receive See Grand Prix. May 4-6 or 5-6, 48th Cincinnati Open entry into 2012 PA Champ. Title to top PA resident. Scholastic (Sat only): July 8, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) See Grand Prix. unrated or U1400 in grades K-12. 4SS. G/40. Rds: 10-11:30-1-2:30. EF: See Grand Prix. May 5, House of Chess Open $15 rec'd by 4/18, $20 later. Trophies: 1-2, U1000, U800/Unrated, School July 28-Aug. 1, 2012 Washington International (MD) Team (top 4 scores). All: Reg.: 9-9:45am, PSCF $5, OSA. HR: 570-455- 4SS, G/45. House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH (W See Grand Prix. of JC Penny). Sections: Open, U1600. Reg.: 11-11:25 AM. Rds.: 11:30- 9300, 1-877-424-6423, $68.95. Ent/Info: GHACC, c/o Michael Jemo, 1:15-3:30-5:15. Prizes (b/25): Open 1st $200, 2nd $100; U1900 1st $100; 128 Forest Hills Acres, Hazle Twp., PA 18201, [email protected] 570- Aug. 3-5 or 4-5, Cleveland Open (OH) Reserve(U1600): 1st $100. Ent: $25, Club members $20. Info & entries: 455-9261. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. See Grand Prix. House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Phone: Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 2012 Maryland Open (MD) (440) 979-1133. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.thehouse See Grand Prix. Rhode Island ofchess.com/. A Heritage Event! Cranston Chess Club Monthly May 11, DCC #17 Quick 2012 (QC) Apr. 28-29, 52nd Golden Triangle Open Every Tuesday. 4SS, 40/70, SD/30. Garden City Center, Cranston. EF: 4SS, G/24, td5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 4SS, G/120, d/5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pitts- $5/game (club mbrs: $3/game). Reg.: 6:30-6:50pm; RDS.: 1st 4 Tuesdays 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC burgh, PA 15217. EF: $30 postmarked by 4/23, $40 later, $5 discount to of the month, 7pm sharp! 5th Tuesday extra rated games and events. One mbrs). Info: [email protected] or 937-461-6283. PCC members. 2 Sections: Open, Reserve (under 1800). Prizes: $$615 bye rd 1-3; if notified in advance. Prizes based on entries. Info: www. May 12, Pawn Storm VII b/30. Open: 120-90, U2000 $80. Reserve: 100-70, U1600 $60, U1400 $50, cranstonchess.org, 401-575-1520. Chess Magnet School JGP. 5SS, G/45, td/5. Dayton Chess Club. 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 11- U1200/Unr $45. Reg.: 9AM-9:45AM on 4/28. Rounds: 10AM-3PM both 1-3-5-7. Two byes – only 1 if in rd 5. Prizes (b/25 paid): Open: $200-101, days. One 1/2 point bye permitted if requested before the start of Round South Carolina U1900: $100, U1600: $99. EF: $25 until 5 May then $35. EF refunded 2200 2. Info: 412-421-1881, www.pittsburghcc.org. Ent: Pittsburgh Chess Club, May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship (GA) or higher players who complete their schedule. Info: DCC.18W5@sbc- Attn: Mike Holsinger, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. See Grand Prix. global.net or 937-461-6283. Checks payable to Pittsburgh Chess Club. Chess Magnet School JGP. May 12, Toledo May Swiss May 4, 1st Friday of the Month LVCA $$ 100% GTD (QC) Tennessee Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75, Rnds. 2-4 G/90. The University of Toledo Health 4SS, G/25;d3. St Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, A State Championship Event! Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Café, 3000 Arlington Ave., PA 18104. EF: $15, $10-21 & under/College Student Id, $$200 100% Gtd., Apr. 14, Tennessee All-Girls Scholastic State Championship Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by $70-$35, Top U20 $35, top U16/unrated $30, Top Junior/College $30. One 5SS, G/40. 3rd Floor, Keathley University Center, MTSU 1301 E. Main St., 5/10, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, 1/2 pt byes if reg.'d after 6:45 pm. REG.: Ends 6:45pm, Cash on site only. Murfreesboro, TN 37132. Two Sections: Championship Section open to $100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James RDS.: 7 pm, then ASAP. Ent/Info: By May 2, Check payable: Bruce Davis, all TN girls ages 18 & under. EF: $20 pstmkd by 4/10/12, $25 later. Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045 or bdavis@ Competition Section open to all TN girls ages 12 & under. EF: $15.00 if Chess Magnet School JGP. lehighvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org. pstmkd by 4/10/12, $20.00 later, USCF and TCA membership req'd., Tro- May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) May 5, W. Chester 1st Sat. Quads phies 1st–6th place, medals 7th–10th place, plus prizes to 1st–3rd place See Grand Prix. Our 23rd year! 3RR, 40/75, sd/30, td/5sec. United Methodist Church, in each section. Rds. both sections: 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 3:00, 129 S. High St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am; Playoff if needed: G/10, G/5, Coin toss, Winner of Championship Section June 1-3 or 2-3, 54th Gem City Open Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4:30. Info: [email protected]. will be crowned TN All-Girls State Champion and receive Grand Prize of See Grand Prix. partial scholarship to college of choice. Special events: Exhibits & May 12 not May 5, North Jersey Quads (Limited to Class A and June 9, Toledo June Swiss below.) (NJ) Seminars for players and Parents from WiSTEM, GRITS, NGCP, MTSU, Free games analysis by NM. Inq.: [email protected]. Ent: Open, 4SS, Rnd 1 G/75, Rnds 2-4 G/90. The University of Toledo Health NOTE DATE CHANGE: See New Jersey. Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Café, 3000 Arlington Ave., Clarksville Chess Club, c/o Roy Manners, 1215 Cumberland Heights Rd., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by May 12, MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads Clarksville, TN 37040. Online: www.tnchess.org. 6/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: Apr. 21, 2012 Cumberland County Spring Open $100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James 40/75 SD/30 TD/5. EF: $20 cash, Perfect score winner $50 else $40. Rd. Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. 1 10AM then asap. Scholastic SS, EF $5 rec'd by Thursday before, $15 Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN Open: $$: Chess Magnet School JGP. at the door. 3 sections Rd. 1 10AM then asap: K-12 3SS, G/55 TD/5 1st, 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Sections: 4SS, G/60, 2nd, 3rd, top under 1200, top unrated; K-8 4SS, G/35 TD/5.1st, 2nd, 3rd, $75. 30-X,A,B,C,D/Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60, Open to U1200 & under. June 22-24 or 23-24, 2012 Columbus Open $$: $75. 30-F, G,H/Below,UNR UNR eligible for unrated prize only. ALL: See Grand Prix. top under 800, top unrated; K-6 4SS, G/35 TD/5.1st, 2nd, 3rd, top under 600, top under 400, top unrated. 1st & 2nd school & club trophies. All EF: $15 if mailed by 4/16, $20 at site. Memb. Req'd: TCA $10 TN resi- Aug. 3-5 or 4-5, Cleveland Open Reg. ends 9:30am. Ent: MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, dents only. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P.O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: See Grand Prix. PA 19119. Checks made payable to: MasterMinds CC. Info: Bradley www.cumberlandcountychess.com or Susan at 931-261-4024. NS. W. Crable, 215-844-3881, [email protected], or www.mastermind Apr. 21, Bluff City Open Oklahoma schess.org. See Grand Prix. May 26-28, 31st NAO FIDE Open May 26, 6th Annual May LVCA Scholastic K-12 Championship May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship (GA) See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/30. EF: $30, $35 CASH ONLY after 5/23/12 AT SITE. Trophy's to See Grand Prix.

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May 11-13, 2012 National Elementary (K-6) Championship more info at: www.loudounchess.org/reg/accregister.htm. Chess Mag- See Nationals. net School JGP. Classifieds May 18-20 or 19-20, 2012 Tennessee Senior Open Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 2012 Maryland Open (MD) 5SS, G/120. Fair Park Senior Center, 1433 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN See Grand Prix. Chess Life accepts classified advertising in these categories: 38555. EF: $25 if mailed by 5/11/2012 $35 at site. 3-Day: Reg. Fri Apr. 28, 1st Annual Silver Knights K-8 Chess League, Meet 2 (Play- Activities, For Rent, For Sale, Games, Instruction, Miscellaneous, 2:00-3:30 PM. Rds.: 4, 10-4, 9-2. 2 Day: Reg Sat 8:00-9:30. Rds: 10-1- off May 19th in Reston) Services, Tournaments, Wanted. Only typed or e-mailed copy is 4, 9-2 (2 Day R 1 & 2 at G/60). Memb. Req'd:TCA $10, TN residents only. Rounds 4-6, G/30. 12:30 PM-3:30 PM. Key Middle School, 6402 Franco- accepted. Absolutely no telephone orders. Rates (per word, per $$GTD: $150-100. 50-B/C, D/E, B1000,Unr, Age 60-69, Age-70 & Older. nia Rd., Springfield, VA 22150. EF: $180 per team, covers this and events insertion): 1-2 insertions $1.50, 3-6 insertions $1.25, 7 + inser- Plaques to top 3, B1400, Age 70+ (plaques to TN residents only). Medals on 4/14 and 5/19. Team rosters of 4 - 6 players in grades K-8 that attend tions $1.00. Affiliates pay $1.00 per word regardless of insertion to all participants. ENT: Harry D Sabine, PO Box 381, Crossville, TN the same school, plus a team captain (coach or parent) responsible for frequency. No other discounts available. Advertisements with 38557 or register on line at www.tnchess.org. HR: $60 + tax 931-484- organizing the team. Free Game analysis by NM Jeremy Kane. May 19 less than 15 words will cost a minimum of $15 per issue. Post 1551 or 1-866-707-8408, Crossville Best Western Leisure Inn, 4035 Playoff: Rounds: 12:30-3:30pm. Hunters Woods Elementary School, office boxes count as two words, telephone numbers as one, Highway 127 N, Crossville, TN 38571. NS. 2401 Colts Neck Rd., Reston, VA 20191. For details on eligibility and match ZIP code is free. Full payment must accompany all advertising. May 18-20, Pawn Power Open 9 regulations see: www.silverknightschess.com/league. All advertising published in Chess Life is subject to the applica- 5SS, G/120. $750 prizes based on 40 entries. Greater Memphis Chess Apr. 28, 2012 Walter Muir Memorial ble rate card, available from the Advertising Department. Chess Center, 5796 Shelby Oaks Dr., Suite 11, Memphis, TN 38134. Accelerated See Grand Prix. Life reserves the right not to accept an advertiser’s order. Only pairings. Prizes: 1st $300, $200, $100. Top U1600 and U1400: $100 publication of an advertisement constitutes final acceptance. each. EF: $40 ($35 for MCC and GMCC members). Rounds: 3-day option: Apr. 28, Sterling Chess April Open and RBO For a copy of these complete set of regulations & a schedule of Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 9am & 2pm. 2-day option: Sat 9am, 2pm See Grand Prix. deadlines, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Chess Life & 7pm; Sun 9am & 2pm. On-site registration: Fri: 5:30-6:30pm or Sat: May 26, 2012 Richmond Spring Open! Classifieds, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. 7:30-8:30am. Saturday side event: U1200 Scholastic, 5SS, G/45. 1st 4SS, G/65. Atlee High School, 9414 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville VA, round at 9am, next rounds ASAP. Trophies for top 3 finishers. EF: $15. 23116. Reg.: 9:00-9:30. Rds.: 9:45-12:15-3:00-5:30. 2 Sections: OPEN: For Sale Entries: Memphis Chess Club Inc., PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187- EF: $32 pd by 5/23, $36 at site, $140-83, Top X/A/B $64 ea.; PREMIER 0864. Chess Magnet School JGP for Main Event. (under1700) EF: $29 pd by 5/23, $33 at site, $128-72, Top C/D/E-unr $57 * WORLD’S FINEST CHESS SETS * May 26, Rutherford County Open ea. Prizes GUARANTEED, increased if more than 50 players total. NS, *The House of Staunton, produces unquestionably the finest Staunton See Grand Prix. no credit cards. A VCF Cup event. Mail entries to: Andrew Rea, 6102 Lundy Chess sets. *Pay-Pal and all Major Credit Cards accepted.The Pl., Burke VA 22015. Info: www.vachess.org or [email protected]. House of Staunton, Inc.; 1021 Production Court; Suite 100; Madison, AL June 9-10, 2012 U.S. Amateur South Championship One 1/2 pt bye available at reg. or at site before Rd2. Chess Magnet 35758. See Nationals. School JGP. *Website: www.houseofstaunton.com; phone: (256) 858-8070; email: [email protected] Texas June 9-10, 2012 Delaware Capital Open (DE) See Delaware. Chess Life and Chess Life and Review magazines. Apr. 14-15, 2012 DCC Fide Open III Have all issues from 1969 to 2000. Will sell packages of 12 (any year). July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Also various issues dating to 1961. Will sell individually. Call Ken at 906- See Grand Prix. Apr. 21, Many Springs Open 44 428-1150 for information. E-mail [email protected]. North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland July 28-Aug. 1, 2012 Washington International (MD) Hills, TX 76180. 4 Round SS, G/45. EF: $15, 80% of entry fee's returned See Grand Prix. Instruction as prizes. Registration On-site: 8:45-8:55. First Round 9:00 AM. Addi- TOP-QUALITY BARGAIN CHESS LESSONS BY PHONE tional information Tom Crane at either 817-296-4287, tcrane5000@yahoo. Washington With more than 40 years of experience teaching chess, the Mid-Atlantic com or www.tarrantcountychessclub.org/. Aug. 4-12, 7-12 or 9-12, 113th annual U.S. Open Chess Instruction Center is the best in the business. We specialize in adult Apr. 21, Temple Chess Club Spring Swiss 2012 See Nationals. students. We offer 32 different courses as well as individual game See Grand Prix. analysis. Center Director: Life Master Russell Potter. Tel.: (540) 344-4446. West Virginia If we are out when you call, please leave your name & tel. #. Our Web- May 12, Mother's Day Tournament (QC) page is at: chessinstructor.org. NEW FOR 2012: Two additional courses 12:30. EF: Apr. 14-15, Kingstowne Chess Festival - 10th Annual! (VA) Harlingen Public Library, (TX). Rated, 4-rounds, G/20. $15, mul- + FREE powerful analysis engines + FREE screen-sharing! tiple sections. Contact: Josie Balboa, 956-216-5814. See Grand Prix. LEARN CHESS BY MAIL: May 25-28 or 26-28, Texas State and Amateur Championships Any Strength: Inquire about individual programs. Alex Dunne, 324 West See Grand Prix. Wisconsin Apr. 21, Hales Corners Challenge XV Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA 18840. [email protected]. 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CHESS TO ENJOY “An excellent thematic study. The thematic tries are (page 15) really good because of the pinning/unpinning moves” Problem I. 1. ... Qxa2+! and 2. Kxa2 Ra4+ 3. Kb1 Ra1 mate, or Problem II. 2. Kc1 Bf4. 1. h7 Bb2 2. Nc5+ dxc5 DONATE 2. ... Kc6 3. Rxb2 Rg1+ 4. Kf7 Rf1+ 5. Kg6 Rf6+ 6. Problem II. Kxf6 a1=Q 7. Nd3 draws. TO U.S. TRUST ONLINE! 1. d5! threatens the queen, 2. Bxb6, and king, 2. 3. Rxb2 Rg1+ 4. Kh8 Rg2 Rxf7 mate. 4. ... a1=Q Stalemate, or 4. ... a1=R 5. Rd2+ draws. Now you can donate online Problem III. 5. Rb1 Rg8+ 1. f3! so that 1. ... Nf6 2. Bd2 wins the queen. After 5. ... axb1=Q Stalemate, or 5. ... Rh2 6. Ra1 draws. through a secure website at 1. ... Nc5! White avoided 2. dxc5 dxc5 3. Q-moves 6. hxg8=Q axb1=Q 7. Qg4+ Kd8 8. Qg8+ Kd7 9. www.uschesstrust.org Bxa1 and prompted resignation with 2. Rb1! Qg4+ Kd6 10. Qg6+ Qxg6 Stalemate. Problem IV. “Another interesting example of consecutive 1. ... Qc8! threatens to mate with ... Qg4+-g2 but synthesis. also to win a piece with 2. ... Bxd2 3. Qxc8 Bxc8. Highly suspect. MG proposes: 1. Nf8+ Kc6 2. h7 Bb2 And won the game after 2. f3 Rxd2! in view of 3. 3. Rc2+ Kd5 4. Rxb2 Rg1+ 5. Ng6 Rxg6+ 6. Kh8 Bxd2 Bd4+ and 4. ... Qxc2. a1=R 7. Rb5+ and White has a rabid rook. Problem V. 1. Bd6! Ke8 (else 2. Qa8+) 2. Qc6! and 3. Rb8+ wins, e.g. 2. ... Qd5 3. Rb8+ Bd8 4. Rxd8+! Kxd8 5. Wijk-ie Quickie Solutions (page Qc7+ Ke8 6. Qc8 mate. 24): Problem VI. Gelfand-Nakamura: 35. Rd6 should hold but not 35. 1. Be2!! stops 1. ... Qxc2+ and threatens 2. Rxh4+ Rc2?? Red4, White resigned. Bxh4 3. Qg7 mate. Black resigned after 1. ... Rg2 2. Radjabov-Karjakin: 60. b6! Rxa4 61. b7! Rb4 62. Rxh4+ in view of 2. ... Bxh4 3. Qh5+ and 4. Rxg2+. Rc4+!!, Black resigned and after 62. ... Bxc4 63. No better is 1. ... Rf1+ 2. Rxf1 Qxe2 3. Rg1. Nc2+ the b-pawn queens. Simply click on Gelfand-Kamsky: Gelfand has been hanging on to a lost Donate SOLITAIRE CHESS position for many moves and now Kamsky has a last chance to finish off the world title challenger: 34. ... and then on the ABCs of Chess (page 17) Re4 and draw agreed on move 44 allowing the great Make a Donation Problem I. escape. After 34. ... Qc7+ 35. Kf2 Qh2!! the white king Black wins a pawn with 1. ... Nxf4, since 2. can never reach safety and a Black rook and a black button! Pin: rook will soon reach the f-file with decisive affect. Rxf4 is met by 2. ... Be5. Ivanchuk-Giri: 51. Rxb7 Kxb7 52. f4!! gxf4 53. h4 a5 Problem II. 54. e6 Kc7 55. h5 a4 56. e7 Kd7 57. h6, Black Fork: Black steals a pawn with 1. ... Ng4. resigned. PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS Problem III. Gashimov-Navara: Here White sought to attack with 25. HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND Discovery: Black gains a piece with 1. ... f3+ 2. g4 not realizing that he could have finished the game Kh1 fxg2+. immediately with 25. Rxc7!! Qxc7 26. Qg5. Instead the Many Grand Prix tournament organizers will game was drawn at move 40. contribute $1 per player to the Professional Problem IV. Radjabov-Navara: Navara, in desperate trouble, set up Health & Benefits Fund. All Grand Prix Mating net: Black mates with 1. ... Nf3+ 2. Kh1 a trick with 29. ... Nc7 30. Rxc7 d5. However his hopes tournaments which participate in this pro- Qh2 mate. were dashed when Radjabov found a way to hang on to gram are entitled to be promoted to the Problem V. his extra piece through 31. Rd1 Re8 32. Bb5, Black next higher Grand Prix category—for exam- resigned.. Mating net: Black mates with 1. ... Qf2+ 2. Kh1 ple, a six-point tournament would become Qxg2 mate. Aronian-Navara: 57. ... g5 58. fxg5 hxg5+! 59. Kh5 a 10-point tournament. Points in the top Qe4 60. Kxg5 Ne6+, Black resjgned. category are promoted 50%. Problem VI. Karjakin-Gelfand: The 2012 world title challenger had a Mating net: The game comes to an end by 1. ... hard time in Wijk aan Zee but here he turns an appar- Rf1+ 2. Kg2 (or 2. Kh2) 2. ... Qf2 mate (or 2. ... Qg1 ently difficult queen ending into something much CHESS LIFE USPS# 102-840 (ISSN 0197-260X). Volume 67 No. 4. mate). easier: 42. ... g2 43. Qxg6+ Kxg6 44. Kxg2 b4, White resigned. PRINTED IN THE USA. Chess Life, formerly Chess Life & Review, is pub- lished monthly by the United States Chess Federation, 137 Obrien Dr., ENDGAME LAB Sachdev-Schut: Black has placed her king in the cor- Crossville, TN 38557-3967. Chess Life & Review and Chess Life remain rect corner, but Sachdev makes one last try before the property of USCF. Annual subscription (without membership): $50. Benko’s Bafflers (page 47) agreeing to a draw: 53. Rh7+ Kg8 54. Rg7+ Kh8 55. Periodical postage paid at Crossville, TN 38557-3967 and additional mail- Rh7+ Kg8 56. Rc7 Be6?? Any unlucky choice—any ing offices. 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