Remembering GM William Lombardy 1937-2017

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Remembering: GM William Lombardy 14 LOOKS AT BOOKS ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)$%&"(,*!*)&%# By John Hartmann 16 CHESS TO ENJOY &*', ),+$+$+&, #+,))",*!!, By GM Andy Soltis 20 IN THE ARENA GM WILLIAM LOMBARDY ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, )$!*% +",, DECEMBER 4, 1937 - OCTOBER 13, 2017 By GM Robert Hess 46 SOLITAIRE CHESS ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)$%&"(,+&+ , #%$*)'(#*, By Bruce Pandolfini 24 REMEMBERING: GM WILLIAM LOMBARDY 48 THE PRACTICAL ENDGAME ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, #+((,In Excelsis ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)$%&"(, '"%$+,*!!( BY JOSHUA ANDERSON By GM Daniel Naroditsky Junior world champion, second to Fischer, Catholic priest: GM William Lombardy led a life filled with ups and downs both in and out of chess. 18 BACK TO BASICS / READER ANNOTATIONS *$ ),*(,$*!*', By GM Lev Alburt 32 CONTEST WINNERS / GAME FOR LIFE #+((,,%$+,)&,*+ DEPARTMENTS Meet the winners of our “Tell Your Chess Story” contest. 6 JANUARY PREVIEW / 36 SCHOLASTIC CHESS / WORLD YOUTH THIS MONTH IN CHESS LIFE AND US CHAMPIONSHIPS CHESS NEWS ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,''*+,%', !*'#+(,)!",% ,)&!",) # 8 COUNTERPLAY / READERS RESPOND BY GM JOHN FEDOROWICZ A relatively unseasoned World Youth team tests their mettle, 9 US CHESS AFFAIRS / NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS but fails to medal as a team.

FIRST MOVES / 10 SCHOLASTIC CHESS / WORLD CADETS CHESS NEWS FROM AROUND THE U.S. 40 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,#&++,$+&*%'(, &) '+",)&!", #%$*)'(, 11 FACES ACROSS THE BOARD / )&!", %"+ ( BY AL LAWRENCE BY GM ROBERT HESS 51 TOURNAMENT LIFE / JANUARY The U.S. team brings home seven medals in toto from Brazil. 71 CLASSIFIEDS / JANUARY 44 OPENINGS / KING’S INDIAN ATTACK SOLUTIONS / JANUARY 71 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,#+,*'(,'"*%', %,+&((, #+, &+'#, ++'(+ 72 MY BEST MOVE / PERSONALITIES BY FM JON JACOBS THIS MONTH: AL LAWRENCE If the King’s Indian Attack is part of your arsenal against the French Defense, here is a little-noticed pitfall for you to avoid.

ON THE COVER Hailed as one of the most promising chess players of his generation, GM William Lombardy ultimately became best known as Bobby Fischer’s second during the 1972 World Championship. Our tribute begins on page 24 and most of our columns pay homage to Lombardy’s legacy. COVER PHOTO BY BETTE MARSHALL; THIS PAGE COURTESY OF THE WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME.

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JOSHUA ANDERSON (Lombardy) has been president PRO CHESS LEAGUE IS BACK of the Chess Journalists of The second season of the PRO Chess League (formerly known America since 2015 and their as the United States Chess League) begins on January 18th. chief coordinating judge since Our coverage will include a look inside team prep at the 2012. He is currently writing a Montclair Sopranos from Sean Finn, as well as tactical comprehensive work on Donald highlights from Vanessa West. and Robert Byrne and compiling a Best of Chess Life third volume.

GM ROBERT HESS (World Cadets) is the 2010 Samford Fellow and the “In the Arena” columnist for Chess Life. BEST OF US CHESS A 2015 graduate of Yale University, he is the Chief Check out some of the best 2017 US Executive Officer for The Sports Chess News articles that you might Quotient and served as a coach have missed and vote for your own for the 2016 Women’s favorites on our Instagram at Olympiad team. US_Chess and Twitter @USChess using the hashtag #BestofUSChess. Pictured: Kostya Kavutskiy, 2016 GM JOHN FEDOROWICZ Best of US Chess winner. (World Youth) is in the US Chess Hall of Fame. Besides his Photo by Lennart Ootes chess teaching and coaching duties with US Chess scholastic teams competing internationally, “The Fed” is the BOOK REVIEWS author of two books, The Complete Benko Gambit and Former Chess Journalist of English Attack. the Year Jamaal Abdul Alim reviews Great Moves: Learning FM JON JACOBS Chess Through History. This new book, written by FM (King’s Indian Attack) recently Sunil Weeramantry, Alan returned to tournament Abrams, and Robert competition and is overhauling McLellan, intertwines chess his opening repertoire. His history with strategy and is previous Chess Life article, “An available at US Chess Sales. Anti-cheating Activist’s Confession,” appeared in May Photo by Lou Levit on Unsplash 2017. His August 2016 article, “How to Lose to a 1400,” was named Best Humorous Contri- bution by the Chess Journalists of America and received an IT’S TATA TIME Honorable Mention in the Best American World Championship Candidates GM Wesley So Instructive Lesson category. (left, the 2017 Tata Steel Champion) and GM Fabiano Caruana will be participating in the elite round robin, Tata Steel Chess, held from January 12-28 in Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. Also playing: World Champ GM Magnus Carlsen and the top GET SOCIAL woman player in the world, GM Hou Yifan. Look for exclusive Join our growing numbers on reports from GM Ian Rogers at uschess.org and also follow our Facebook @USChess and Instagram Twitter coverage @USChess for polls and live analysis. Photo at US_Chess. On Twitter, find us courtesy of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis @USChess or hashtag #USChess.

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www.uschess.org 7 Counterplay / Readers Respond Corrections, Corrections, Corrections—and a Compliment

CORRECTING SOLTIS QUIZ CORRECTING U.S. MASTERS COMPLIMENTING SOLTIS Due to an editing error, we gave an incorrect HISTORY I enjoyed Andy Soltis’ always entertaining solution to Problem I in the “Saint Louis Rapid & This letter is in reference to these lines within column in the November issue of Chess Life Blitz Quiz” within the November 2017 “Chess to the article “Masters of Disruption,” November 2017: (“Where Did the Time Go?”). He shows clearly Enjoy” column. The diagram is: “The 2017 edition was the strongest tournament in how impractical it can be to devote a lot of time the six-year history of the U.S. Masters and it’s safe to certain middlegame positions and saddle PROBLEM I to bet the tournament will get even stronger as its yourself with endgame time trouble. GM Le Quang Liem popularity spreads. I think one reason it can be so hard to rid GM Fabiano Caruana The U.S. Masters is organized every year by yourself of this habit is that while you are playing Walter High, who saw a need to bring bigger these middlegames, you are enjoying assessing tournaments to North Carolina.” ~ed. the candidate moves too much to cut corners. You might be aware that two moves are about Chess Life seems unaware that this event was equally good, but you can’t bring yourself to not invented by Walter High. refrain from analyzing possible subtleties. So, The Midwest Masters was held several times you sacrifice practical chess for the pursuit of in the late 1970s and/or early 1980s and at least truth in the position in front of you. Soltis is once was enlarged into the U.S. Masters. I played right to point out that this purism isn’t altogether in at least one Midwest Masters and a U.S. Masters rational since you won’t have the time you need (possibly the only one of the latter name) there. later to find the truth in the endgame. WHITE TO PLAY The tournament directors for that U.S. Masters I can’t tell you how often I have found Andy were probably Tim Just and Todd Barre, but, as Soltis’ column to be one of the great treats of 51. Rg8+ Kd7 The answer should have read: Casey Stengel would say, “You could look it up.” Chess Life. I started getting Chess Life in 1983 or 52. R6g7+ Kc6 53. Rc8+ Kb6, and Black Dmitry Gurevich went 7-0 in that U.S. Masters. 1984 back when Evans and Benko and Soltis can resign. Thank you to the many readers who Edward Frumkin were staples. I will be grateful for Soltis’ column wrote to alert us about this error! via email for as long as he continues to write it. The issue of enjoying taking the time to Mr. Frumkin is correct and we should have made calculate thoroughly also arises in debates about CORRECTING PANDO QUIZ note of this within the article. Here is the listing of the the value of blitz. In the October issue of Chess event’s history from the 2016 US Chess Yearbook: Due to a production error, we duplicated a Life (and the October issue of Chess Life Kids) diagram in the November 2017 “ABCs of Chess” the benefits of blitz are discussed. One statement U.S. MASTERS (AKA MID-WEST within the “Solitaire Chess” column. The correct stands out as not applicable in some cases: MASTERS PRIOR TO 1990) diagram for this Black to Move puzzle is: namely, that blitz is fun. 1982 Leonid Bass, L. Kaushansky, Michael Brooks 1984 Some players simply don’t enjoy blitz. That’s PROBLEM III L. Kaushansky, Michael Brooks, Paul Kuroda 1985 Igor not to say that they might not benefit from Mating net Ivanov, Vince McCambridge, Bruce Leverett 1986 Joel playing blitz sometimes anyway. But, failing to Benjamin, Yehuda Gruenfeld, Sergey Kudrin 1987 Joel Benjamin, Sergey Kudrin, Leonid Shamkovich 1988 like it is not a fault. Victor Frias 1989 Michael Brooks 1990 Tony Miles Finally, I would like to say how happy I was 1996 Dmitry Gurevich 1997 Suat Atalik, Alex ander to see Ernie Johnson featured in Chess Life Shabalov, Dmitry Gurevich 1998 Boris Gulko 2000 Jaan Ehlvest, Alek Wojtkiewicz, Nick de Firmian, Alexander (“Faces Across the Board”). Ernie is my oldest Ba burin, Alexander Shab alov, Pavel Blatney, Rashid chess friend. He was a mentor to me when I Ziatdinov 2002 Gregory Kaidanov, Alexander Onischuk, Daniel Fridman, Leonid Yudasin, Alek Wojtkiewicz started playing in tournaments in high school. 2006 Daniel Ludwig 2007 Jaan Ehlvest 2010 Craig W. While I didn’t go to the high school where he Jones 2012 Giorgi Margvelashvili 2013 Rauf Mamedov coached a team, he was kind enough to include 2014 Bartlomiej Macieja 2015 Yaroslav Zherebukh, Aloyzas Kveinys 2016 Andrey Stukopin (Not held in me in their travels to tournaments. 1983, 1991-1995, 1999, 2001, 2003-2005, 2008, 2009, 2011) Peter Barkman via email The answer is: Black will soon mate after 1. ... Ng3, with 2. ... Rh1+ and 3. ... Rf1 to follow. Many apologies to our readers. We take getting the diagrams correct very seriously and have taken Send your letters to [email protected]. Letters are steps to ensure this does not happen again. subject to editing for style, length, and content.

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Changes to the Rulebook

U.S. Chess Federation’s Official Rules of Chess, sixth edition, (“Rulebook”) serves as US Chess’ official document for pairing rules, prize fund distribution rules, equipment standards, code of ethics, rating information, correspondence rules, round robin tables, all cross- referenced rules, and much more. Below is a summary of changes made in 2017, effective January 1, 2018.

SUMMARY OF 2018 US CHESS RULES CHANGES

9D. Pawn Promotion Chapter 6: US Chess Code Of New wording makes the procedure Ethics of promoting a pawn clearer. Now New Chapter 6 plus Rule 7e the pawn is considered touched revisions. and must be promoted to the unreleased piece touching the TD Certification Rule 14. promotion square; i.e., the intent of Category I. promoting the pawn is now A new TD TIP was added clearer. See also new 10H below. regarding FIDE/US Chess TD certification for dual rated 10H. Piece touched off the board FIDE/US Chess tournaments. Wording change to be consistent with rule 9D. Once the piece off TD Certification Rule 6. the board touches the promotion Applicants square the pawn must be A new TD TIP was added promoted to that piece. regarding TD certification requirements and the eligibility of Variation (unannounced) 28L2a. various tournaments towards GM Kayden Troff, the 2018 All-America Team’s top-rated Age 18 player. Giving the bye to a higher rated those requirements. Photo: Austin Fuller, courtesy of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. player A variation that need not be TD Certification Rule 20. announced in advance was added Category R 2018 All-America Team to rule 28L2. The variation allows The Round Robin requirement assigning the bye to a higher rated changed from eight players with a The All-America Chess Team was created in 1987 player, rather than the lowest rated mean player rating average of to honor the very best players ages 18 and under. player, in the lowest score group in 1800 to six players with a mean The team, one of the highest national honors order to improve color player average of 1400. attainable by a young chess player, is selected on assignments for the entire group. the basis of age, rating, and chess activity during To view all changes to the that year, similar to the selection process of “all 29E8. Variation (unannounced) Rulebook since its publication in conference” sports teams. This year's candidates team pairings take precedence 2014, visit http://www.uschess.org were selected based on their ages as of January over color equalization /docs/gov/reports/RulebookChan 1, 2017, and their peak post-tournament rating A variation that need not be ges.pdf. from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. announced in advance was added Congratulations to the 74 members of the 2018 to rule 28E. Variation 29E8 avoids All-America Chess Team. See the full team list at pairing players from the same https://new.uschess.org/news/2018-us-chess- team as a higher priority than federation-america-chess-team-announced/ equalizing player assigned colors in team/individual tournaments.

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9 January 2018 | Chess Life First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S.

The 20th Maccabiah Games Joseph Zeltsan, a master from New York, wins first chess gold ever for the U.S. at games that celebrate Jewish athletes.

By DAVID LAZARUS

THE 20TH MACCABIAH GAMES, AN INTERNATIONAL JEWISH The team was coached by David “Bob” Lazarus, a chess teacher from multi-sport event, featured 10,000 athletes from over 80 countries. In New Jersey, who admitted that the kids deserve most of the credit. the summer of 2017, over 1,000 athletes from the USA traveled to Israel “They’re an amazing group of smart young people who were accomplished to compete in the third-largest sporting event in the world. Six juniors players before we ever met. My task was to stay out of their way, give played chess in Haifa, along with three open competitors in Jerusalem. them the best possible Israel experience, and organize some team events In the junior section, Joseph Zeltsan led wire-to-wire to win the first to try and get them the best result possible.” Maccabiah chess gold medal in United States history. Zeltsan won his The USA also sent a trio to the open chess tournament in Jerusalem, first three games, including a slugfest with silver medalist Ezra Paul where 98 players competed in a nine-round event held at the Dan Chambers of Burundi. Zeltsan ceded only one draw, in a fourth-round Jerusalem Hotel. match with bronze medalist Daniel Savchenko of Germany. David Wyde of Texas went into the last game in a two-way tie for “I was lost, then he blundered and I could’ve won, but I missed the first, but lost to finish tied second-fifth. “Sometimes you’re the windshield, win and found a draw instead, which is probably fair,” said Zeltsan, a today I was the bug,” he mused after missing out on a bronze medal by top-ranked junior from the Bronx. a ½ tiebreak margin. The entire USA team performed well. Simona Nayberg of California Iris Kokish of Los Angeles also had a good tournament, scoring 5 was the top female finisher in the event. She and Eitan Genger of Florida points. She gained 60 Elo rating points for her success against higher- scored 4½ points to tie for 3rd-5th place, both narrowly missing out on rated players. a bronze medal due to tiebreaks. Jeremy Glassman of New Jersey was in contention for a medal through Kevin Ordet, also of Florida, braved a tough schedule in his first six games, highlighted by a four-game win streak. He finished in 21st FIDE-rated tournament, finishing with 3½ points. Max Weinstein of place with 5½ points. New Jersey, participating in his second Maccabiah Games, finished The Maccabiah Games also featured camaraderie both within and strong after a tough start to end with 3½ points as well. across teams. Rose Dreizen of New York got off to a great start in her first interna- For more information, please contact David Wyde at david.wyde@ tional tournament. She was tied for second after four rounds and finished gmail.com. with 3 points due to challenging late-round matchups.

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10 January 2018 | Chess Life First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S. FACES ACROSS THE BOARD

By AL LAWRENCE

ELLEN WANG GREAT NECK, NEW YORK Seeing what her opponent doesn’t

Three weeks ago, Ellen ranked number one among nine-year-old girls. Then she had a birthday. While blowing out the candles, she simply moved to the top of the girls’ 10-year-old list. She didn’t even have to use her wish. She’s proud of that, but even prouder of her remarkable summer. Ellen won a bronze medal in the Pan American Youth Chess Championship in Costa Rica and a gold medal in the North Amer- ican Youth Chess Championship in New Jersey in the Under 14 Girls. “Everyone else was four years or so older than me. I didn’t lose one single game and got my WFM title.” Then she scored another bronze at the World Cadets in Brazil. Three world-class medals are great material for that “What I Did During My Summer Vacation” school essay. And she seems in sight of her goal to play in the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. A fifth-grader at Lakeville Elementary, Ellen vol- unteers at an early morning chess club. “My IM Andrew Tang makes third grandmaster parents put me in a chess lesson at a local adult education center when I was a first-grader.” But norm at Charlotte Invitational it was the next year, when she started playing regularly in tournaments, that saw her quickly Minnesotan IM Andrew Tang made his third GM norm at the Charlotte Invitational improve, encouraged by “trophies and the op- tournament, held in North Carolina during Thanksgiving weekend (November 22-26, 2017) portunities to travel around and make many and organized by Peter Giannatos and Grant Oen. new friends.” She’s always “excited about seeing US Chess has submitted the paperwork to the FIDE Qualifications Commission. They something that my opponent cannot see.” will review Tang’s three norms and other technicalities. Assuming all checks out, the First Quarter FIDE Presidential Board (currently unscheduled but planned for early 2018) will Ellen’s parents take her to tournaments. Flying officially award the title, making Tang the U.S.’ 95th grandmaster. to St Louis to catch the last round of the 2016 The Invitational was directed by International Arbiter Rudy Abate, FIDE Arbiter Grant U.S. Championships, Ellen, “spotted GM Garry Oen, FIDE Arbiter (and US Chess President) Mike Hoffpauir, and National Arbiter William Kasparov in business class.” Mom and dad were Nash. For more information about this event, see www.charlottechesscenter.org/ skeptical, but Ellen had indeed recognized the cccsa-gmim-norm-invitational. Champ and got a photo with him. “He also au- Andrew Tang earned his national master title in sixth grade and his international master tographed my notation book.” title in 2014 when he won the North American Junior Chess Championship in Canada. “Chess teaches me to be mentally strong. I am Other achievements include tying for first at the 2015 Pan American Junior Championship learning to stay calm in a game from the be- in El Salvador, becoming the 2016 National High School co-champion, winning the Minnesota ginning till the end.” And chess has built her state champion title in 2017, and recently tying for first in the K-12 section at SuperNationals confidence. “I know that as long as I play my VI this past May in Nashville (see the August 2017 Chess Life). best, I can beat boys my age—or even much Other recent US Chess playing-title earners include: IM Raven Sturt, IM Alexander older.” Kaliksteyn, and IM Zhaozhi Li. Write to [email protected]. PHOTO LEFT, COURTESY OF SUBJECT. TANG, AUSTIN FULLER CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER SAINT LOUIS

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Remembering: GM WILLIAM LOMBARDY Lombardy’s Bibliography We know about GM William Lombardy’s contributions to chess history both as a Fischer confidant and as a player himself. Did his literary efforts rise to the same level?

By JOHN HARTMANN

INTRODUCING HIS 1924 LECTURE COURSE for the 6th Interpolis Chess Tournament, Lombardy: “Carelessness is a great extrav- on Aristotle, Martin Heidegger famously said: released in 1983—is only available in Dutch.) agance in a tight game. 12. ... f7-f5 helps close Regarding the personality of a philosopher, our Modern Chess Opening Traps was the first, the gaps.” Still, White seems much better here. only interest is that he was born at a certain time, published in 1972 right before the Iceland match After 12. ... f5 13. Qg2 Nf6 (defending e6) 14. that he worked, and that he died. The character of and appearing in England as Snatched Opportu- Rg1 White’s attack is hard to meet without the philosopher, and issues of that sort, will not be nities on the Chessboard: Quick Victories in 200 major concession. addressed here.1 Recent Master Games. The computer thinks Black can hold after Both titles are slightly misleading. The book 12. ... cxd4! 13. cxd4 (13. Be5 Nxe5 14. Qh5 Building this month’s column, I thought is largely, as the latter suggests, a collection of Bxg5 15. hxg5 f5 16. g6 Nxg6 17. Qxg6 and about, and dwelt with, this passage for many miniatures from the late ’60s and early ’70s, Black should survive this.) 13. ... e5! (13. ... days. I consider Heidegger to be one of the although only the English edition attributes Nf6!? is unclear) 14. Rg1 Nc5 (14. ... exf4? 15. most important, if personally flawed, philoso - the games’ players, and then only in an index. Ne6) 15. Qh5 and now a typical silicon drawing phers in the whole of the Western tradition. But Lombardy also includes a number of variation follows: 15. ... Bf5 16. Bxe5 f6 17. Here, however, I cannot help but disagree with opening “traps” or typical blunders in standard Ne6 Bxe6 18. Rxg7+ Kxg7 19. Qg5+ Kf7 20. the “Hidden King” of Marburg. openings systems. Qh5+ Kg7 21. Qg5+ Kh8 22. Qh5+. Any interpretation of a thinker’s or writer’s Of particular contemporary interest is game 13. Qe2 g6 legacy must focus on the written word, but not #193, where we see how quickly Black can lose exclusively and rigidly so. Biography can often in the London if White gets a free hand on the “Helpmate!” If 13. ... Bd6 14. Be5! and Black help explain the influences and shifts outside kingside. The evaluations and quotes are cannot take the bishop: after 14. ... Bxe5 15. of the text that, all the same, weave themselves Lombardy’s, and I have translated his descriptive dxe5 Black must lose the knight or abandon invisibly within it. notation into algebraic. h5 to the queen. This is certainly true of Heidegger himself, 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bf4! 14. h5! Nxh5 15. Rxh5! gxh5 16. Qxh5 and it is just as true of GM William (“Bill”) Bxg5 17. Bxg5 f6 18. Qg6+ Kh8 19. 0-0-0 Lombardy, whose life and books are under our Lombardy curiously labels this a “Modern lens in this month’s issue. Lombardy was a Colle” due to the placement of the bishop “ before mate.” brilliant chess player who, for better or worse, outside of the c3 -d4-e3 pawn chain. became best known for his supporting role in 3. ... e6 4. Nbd2 Nbd7 5. e3 Be7 While Lombardy did not play in the 1973 Bobby Fischer’s ascension to the World U.S. Championship, the first to be played after Championship. This fact, this constant and Current practice shows Black’s move order Fischer’s victory, he did write its tournament perhaps chafing association, may help to explain and setup to be somewhat suspect. Today’s book. The bulk of U.S. Championship Chess: A the advent of his productive authorial career theory prefers 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 (the “Modern” History of the Highest American Chess Title, with and its tragic, final chapter. London) 2. ... Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. c3 c5 5. Nd2 Nc6 the 1973 Matches Annotated (1975) features To my knowledge, Lombardy wrote or co- 6. Ngf3 Bd6 (more popular than ... Be7) 7. Bg3 Lombardy’s fine annotations, but of greater wrote seven books, six of which will be dis - 0-0. note is the presence of the book’s co-author, cussed here. (The seventh—a tournament book 6. Bd3 c5 7. c3 0-0?! David Daniels. Daniels, who wrote the historical section of 1 Heidegger, Martin. Basic Concepts of “Better is [7.] ... b6 and [8.] ... Bb7.” the 1973 tournament book, was a New York Aristotelian Philosophy. trans. Robert D. Metcalf 8. h4! b6 9. g4 Nxg4? 10. Bxh7+ Kxh7 11. master who “pinch-hit” for Fischer in his and Mark B. Tanzer. Bloomington: Indiana Ng5+ Kg8 12. Qxg4 Nf6? December 1967 Boys’ Life column, and who University Press, 2009. 4.

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(according to Andy Soltis) may have been one hesitate to vent his spleen loudly and publicly. 60. a4! of the ghostwriters for I. A. Horowitz’s column Whether and to what degree this bitterness Now Black’s queenside is fixed and White’s in the New York Times. True or not, Daniels was justified, I leave to the reader. But it must a-pawn, which in many lines could be captured was a chess writer and historian of some repute, be said that the Janus-faced nature of Under - on a3, is further out of range of the black rook. and his association with Lombardy bore standing Chess—a work that veers between erudite The impending simplification of pawns follow - excellent fruit. games collection and pure score-settling—only ing c4-c5, followed by the invasion of the white Two of Lombardy’s most interesting works— makes sense in this context. His analysis and king, easily decide the game. Chess Panorama (1975) and Guide to Tournament explanation of his game against Hans Ree at the Chess (1978)—were co-written with Daniels. 1976 Olympiad is emblematic of the book’s dual 60. ... Kc6 In contrast to the 1973 tournament book, where polarity. We pick it up (with Lombardy’s notes) The active rook concept is no longer enough. each man took clear responsibility for specific at move 50, where the players adjourned. 61. c5! bxc5+ 62. Rxc5+ Kb6 63. Rb5+ portions of the text, these two titles are largely Ka6 64. Ke5 Rc6 65. Rd5 Rc4 66. Rd6+ (but not wholly) written in one voice. The DUAL POLARITY Kb7 67. Rd4 Rc1 68. Kxf5 Kc6 69. Ke5 effect is laudatory. GM William Lombardy Kc5 70. Re4, Black resigned. Chess Panorama is a light-hearted anecdotal IM Hans Ree look into the world of chess, touching on topics 1976 Olympiad, Haifa, Israel While there are some additional resources like the clock, chess scandals, endings and final for Black—most notably on move 61, where rounds. I rather enjoyed the discussion of the Ree could have played 61. ... b5! or 61. ... Re6! opening, where the authors—in 1975, years 62. Rxf5 b5! to hold the draw—Lombardy does before ChessBase!—lament the explosion of an excellent job of explaining the practical opening theory, and the chapter on blunders difficulties in Black’s defense and the underlying is of particular interest. positional principles. He also played the ending Guide to Tournament Chess is a comprehensive pretty darned well. introduction to rated chess. Part I describes the Less savory is the introduction to the game, logistics of the tournament circuit along with where Lombardy claims that Ree shirked his rules and etiquette. Part II, “A Guide to Better adjournment analysis in favor of a night at the Play,” offers practical advice. Among the topics hotel bar. This, according to Ree himself in his covered are playing against stronger opponents monthly column at the Russell Enterprises and the “strategy of the draw.” The skeleton of AFTER 49. ... Ke7 website, lacks any basis in reality. The Dutch an opening repertoire is sketched in six pages, team did not even stay at the hotel in question. and a thoughtful bibliography of recommended 50. d4! Understanding Chess is filled with similar books—one comparatively heavy on endgames The following rook endgame is quite sideswipes. In its first pages he offers a novel and game collections—rounds things out. instructive for any player ... account of basic chess principles and “eidetic Daniels was not Lombardy’s only writing imagery,” but not before he has taken shots at 50. ... Rf6? partner. Chess for Children: Step by Step (1977), multiple chess personages for “thwarting” his an introduction to chess using photographs ... Hans in fact missed a golden opportunity chess teaching and denying him lucrative and color diagrams, was co-written with Bette to activate his rook, an opportunity which he opportunities. Perhaps his rawest vitriol is Marshall, the wife of Fischer’s lawyer Paul will [be] denied for the remainder of the ending. reserved for Jack Collins, the founder of the Marshall. While the book appears dated today— He should have played for the active rook, the famous Hawthorne Chess Club and lauded the quality of both print graphics and chess basis of all rook endgames and which in this mentor to both Fischer and Lombardy. primers having increased dramatically in the case seems to hold the draw: 50. ... Rg7! 51. Lombardy’s claim in Understanding Chess can intervening years—its use of “mini-games” to dxc5 Rg2+ 52. Kf3 Ra2 53. cxb6 Rxa3+ 54. Ke2 be summed up simply: Jack Collins was never focus on specific pawn and piece play was an axb6 55. Rxb6 Rc3. Fischer’s teacher. His lack of playing strength meant that he could only offer “trivial knowledge” interesting pedagogical experiment. 51. Rh7+ Lombardy did not publish between 1983 and to the Byrnes, Fischer, and Lombardy, all of 2011. He returned to print with his autobio- Trading rooks leads to a quick draw, even whom were “superior masters” to Collins. It was graphical Understanding Chess: My System, My though White achieves a protected passed pawn. Lombardy himself who guided Fischer. “... I was Games, My Life, produced by Russell Enterprises 51. ... Rf7 52. Rh5! Bobby’s only chess teacher from [age eleven] and but appearing under Lombardy’s own imprima - right through Reykjavik. Some may not like In this case, the fact that White’s pawns are tur. The book strikes a very different tone than hearing this surprising news, but I assume they split is to his advantage from the perspective is found in his previous titles, and this requires will get over the shock ... Thus Spake of creating a supported passed pawn. Again we some consideration. Zarathustra!” (14) are reminded of the active rook. I first met Bill Lombardy at the 2013 U.S. This is a very different tune than was sung Open. We crossed paths a few times more, most 52. ... cxd4 53. Kd3 Kd6 54. Kxd4 Rf6 55. by Lombardy in his earlier books. Chess for recently at the 2017 Iowa Open mere weeks Rg5 a6 56. Rh5 Ke6 57. Rh8 Kd6 58. Children is dedicated to “John (Jack) W. Collins, Rd8+ Kc7 59. Rd5! before he died. The older Lombardy was, in my the teacher of Grandmasters and World Cham - pions, who made chess a truly happy experience experience, a deeply bitter man who felt that White is clearly better, but this is also the for me and so many others.” Lombardy’s 1974 his genius and his tutelage of Fischer had gone critical moment for Black since his next move forward to Collins’ My Seven Chess Prodigies is unappreciated, and that he had been systemat- will define the defensive task to come ... effusive in its praise, and he goes so far as to ically shortchanged by the chess world. While 59. ... a5? he could be charming and cordial, particularly write that “Jack is the chess teacher.” in one-on-one settings, Lombardy did not This eases White’s task ... Continued on page 70

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A GENERATION OF YOUNG AMERICAN cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 Nbd7!? Ng4 16. h3 Nge5! 17. Nxe5 Nxe5 18. Bxh7+ players remembers Bill Lombardy for his 7. Bc4 Qa5 8. Qd2 e6, according to Spassky’s Kxh7 19. Qh5+ Kg8 20. Qxe5 f5! devotion to John W. Collins, the wheelchair- account in the Soviet chess yearbook. Black’s bishops come alive (21. Qg3 Bb8 22. bound mentor whose Brooklyn home was once f4 e5) and he holds the edge. the gathering place for juniors such as Bobby Fischer. 21. Rad1? Bb8 22. Qd4 Collins later organized the “Collins Kids” competitions for talented youngsters. For a week in summer 1981 the “Kids” played Icelandic juniors at a Catskills resort. After one of the Americans, Stuart Rachels, beat an opponent four years older, Lombardy congratulated him. Rachels knew Lombardy had been a Roman Catholic priest. “I had never spoken to a priest before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect.” Rachels When the historic match began, Spassky said Lombardy “leaned down and, speaking opened 1. e4. He was daring Lombardy to play earnestly, asked, ‘How old are you?’ ” the same opening—and see if an army of Soviet “Eleven,” was the reply. analysts had found a killer innovation overnight. 22. ... Bf3! 23. gxf3 Rc4 24. Qxc4 bxc4 25. “Oh, my god! What is your rating?” Lombardy took the dare. Spassky was bluff - Ne2 Rd8 26. f4 Kf7 27. Rxd8 Qxd8 28. Lombardy asked. ing. Instead of 9. 0-0-0!, which he played the day Nd4 Qd5 29. Rc1 g5 30. fxg5 e5 31. Nc2 Qd2 32. Ne1 Qxb2 33. Rxc4 Qa1 34. Kf1 e4 “2174,” was the answer. before, he chose the second-best 9. 0-0. Spassky 35. Rc5 Be5 36. Ke2 Bc3 37. Nc2 Qb2 38. “Oh, my god!” Lombardy repeated. was soon worse and lost. Teammates, including Rxf5+, and White forfeited on time. “It was a great moment for an 11-year-old,” Edmar Mednis, congratulated Lombardy as the recalled Rachels, who became an international U.S. went on to a stunning gold-medal upset. Few fans knew of Lombardy’s life away from master, U.S. co-champion, and philosophy Daring yes, and also charitable. Few masters the board: How he was fluent in Spanish, a professor at the University of Alabama. have been as generous with their time as useful skill at the poor Latino church he served There were many great moments for Lombardy. “He would analyze and play blitz with in New York. How he worked for a reinsurance Lombardy. But much of his life remained hidden nearly anyone,” recalled GM Larry Christiansen. company after leaving the priesthood. How he from his fans. They knew of his care for the What also made a lasting impression on went temporarily blind and was cured, he said, Collins and his family. They didn’t know that Christiansen, at age 13, was seeing this brilliancy- with a high-potency mega-vitamin. Lombardy was outraged when Collins didn’t prize winner. Lombardy could be a difficult person when leave him any money. “In his will he left me he was losing, as GM John Fedorowicz, then not a dime after having waited on him, [sister] QUEEN’S GAMBIT DECLINED, 17, learned when he first played 38-year-old Ethel and cousin Clara hand and foot for nearly SEMI-TARRASCH DEFENSE (D40) Lombardy at the 1976 U.S. Open. Late in the 45 years!” he wrote. GM Pal Benko game “he started yelling at me” and then threw Every obituary of Lombardy mentioned his GM William Lombardy a punch, Fedorowicz recalled. He punched back. most famous game: beating Boris Spassky in U.S. Championship, New York, NY, After emotions cooled, it was time to adjourn. the key match of the 1960 World Student 12.14.1969 The game was to be played off early the next Olympiad in Leningrad. What few know is 1. c4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. e3 e6 5. day. When Fedorowicz showed up for the that the day before, Lombardy and Spassky d4 d5 6. a3 a6 7. dxc5 Bxc5 8. b4 Ba7 9. resumption, there was no Lombardy. Inside played speed chess. When Spassky had White, Bb2 0-0 10. Qc2 Qe7 11. Be2 dxc4 12. Lombardy’s sealed move envelope was a note: their games began 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Bxc4 b5 13. Bd3 Bb7 14. 0-0 Rac8 15. Qe2 “Good morning .”

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PROBLEM I PROBLEM II PROBLEM III Lombardy Quiz GM William Lombardy IM William Lombardy GM William Lombardy Polo Galarza IM James T. Sherwin IM Karoly Honfi To appreciate the talent of William James Lombardy consider this: his first rating was 2250. Over a playing career of more than 40 years he created some of the most memora - ble games ever played by an Amer- ican. This month’s quiz features six positions from his games. In each diagram you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. This will WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY usually mean the forced win of a PROBLEM IV PROBLEM V PROBLEM VI decisive amount of material, such as IM William Lombardy Ariel Mengarini William Lombardy a rook or minor piece. But there is IM Eero Book GM William Lombardy Albert Sandrin at least one forced mate. Solutions on page 71.

WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY

Bill’s finest moment, helping Fischer win Lombardy had been a parish priest and a the World Championship in 1972, almost didn’t parochial school teacher. Cooke wanted him happen. He was committed to hosting play- to take a new assignment. Lombardy’s website by-play coverage of that match for a Manhattan said: “Father Lombardy flatly refused, saying cable TV outlet. Fischer was still unsure of he could and would best serve the Diocese and whether he would play the match when he the Church by using his good reputation in agreed at the last minute to have Lombardy as chess for the Church.” Cooke “turned beet red.” his second. Lombardy left the priesthood soon afterwards. When he arrived in Iceland, the Soviet side In later years, Lombardy nursed grudges saw two Bill Lombardys. Nikolai Krogius, one against people he felt wronged him decades of Spassky’s seconds, recalled Lombardy as before. One of his targets was GM Edmar “invariably correct and friendly.” But Spassky, Mednis. In his memoir, Understanding Chess: AFTER 90. Qxe1 in one of his most recent interviews, said, My System, My Games, My Life, Lombardy “Fischer was supported by an ideologue named complained of how Mednis was sent to the I turned to look at another adjourned game. Lombardy. His idea was to keep me under 1955 World Junior Championship because he Then it struck me: Those were two white queens. constant psychological pressure.” had a higher rating than Lombardy. Puzzled, I looked at Bill. He was studying Lombardy’s relations with Fischer were Their last game was in the 1978 U.S. Champi- the board the way he would the kind of complex complex. In later years he bitterly resented the onship. Lombardy adjourned a pawn down in middlegame in which he excelled. Five minutes way Bobby relied on GM Lubosh Kavalek, an opposite color bishop endgame. I was playing went by, then 10. Then I realized: He wants to instead of him, in the second half of the match. in this tour nament, sharing a dorm/bungalow adjourn again so he can force Mednis to wake Why did Fischer do this? Photojournalist Harry with Mednis. When I arrived late the next up the next morning for nothing. Benson, who had unprecedented access to morning to see the resumption, I glanced at That night, when my wife Marcy and I Bobby at Reykjavik, told New in Chess that after this position. “Oh, so they got into a queen returned to the bungalow after dinner, we a while Fischer “hated Lombardy.” endgame,” I thought. found Mednis agonizing over the position in But without Lombardy there might not the diagram. There must be a stalemate trap have been a “Fischer boom,” the explosion of TWO WHITE QUEENS to avoid, he said. “No, Edmar, he isn’t going to interest in chess after Reykjavik. This IM Edmar Mednis show up tomorrow,” I said. (I was right.) complicated Lombardy’s ties with his church. GM William Lombardy Mednis was astonished. “Bill would never do He was summoned by Terence Cardinal U.S. Championship, Pasadena, 1978 that,” he said. “Bill and I have always been friends.” Cooke, the leader of three million New York He wanted to remember the good Bill. And Catholics. (see diagram next column) so should we.

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A GAME I RECEIVED START EDWITH ENGLISH OPENING (B14) 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. c5 (with many transpositions) Delbert Saa (1719) Samuel Mo (1545) Boca Raton C.C.-Aug./Sept. 2017 (B Group) (2), 09.01.2017 1. c4 e6 Only the third time I have ever encountered the English, and in two of them, 1. ... e5 has made me lose, so I’m trying something else. 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 c5 This is the Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack. 7. c5?? 4. ... c6 The game continued (4. ... b6! and I believe he was trying to get a space 5. Black is better: 5. cxb6 axb6!, or 5. b4 a5.) advantage, but it’s not worth an isolated center Nc3 Nbd7 6. Bf4 Be7 7. e3 0-0 8. (5. ... b6!) pawn, and helps my position right now. Bd3 . Black played passively, and is clearly worse. 7. c5! is a theoretical move recommended, for I passed this game over for reasons unrelated instance, by Mikhail Botvinnik in Encyclopedia to the opening; in fact, I felt some regret as the of Chess Openings 1980 (still valid!). subject—under what circumstances, in Queen’s- 7. ... a6!? Gambit-type positions, is c4-c5 (in reverse ... c5-c4) a good, unclear, or clearly bad, move?— The immediate 7. ... b6 doesn’t look so good would make a fascinating study. And, by some after 8. Bb5 Bd7 (8. ... Bb7 loses after 9. Ne5 coincidence, the next game I looked at had 7. A Symmetrical English. Right now my goal and then Qa4) 9. Bxc6!! And the knight is too c5?? (which, in my opinion, was rather “7. is to equalize and try to outplay my opponent strong. [After 9. ... Bxc6 10. Ne5—L.A.] c5!”)—a very interesting game, masterfully (not likely). Still, 7. ... a6 can’t—and doesn’t—equalize. played and well-annotated, by this month’s 4. e3? 8. Bd3 Bd7!? winner, Samuel Mo. Writes Samuel (my further comments are in I was thinking about 4. e4! d6 5. e5! Nfd7 6. If I play 8. ... b6 now, then 9. cxb6 Qxb6 10. italics): exd6! Bxd6 7. d4!! and White has a space Na4 and I prefer White. I’m Sam and I started in the lowest group advantage. I don’t, and prefer the continuation 9. b4! (If 9. ... (C group unrated-1100/1200) when I first Both 4. e4 (after 4. ... Nc6) and 4. e3 should lead Nxb4??, 10. Qa4+). started playing chess in the Boca [Raton] chess to approximate equality. After 4. e4 d6 5. d4 leads 9. 0-0 to the Maroczy Bind position with a space advantage club. I lost all my games so I got a rating of Anticipating 9. ... b6, White should have played and some edge for White, while 5. e5?! dxe5 6. Nxe5 100, but I improved a lot, and was 1200 the 9. Rb1 or 9. a3, ready to play to support the c5-pawn Bd6 looks even. next year. But unfortunately the Boca chess with b2-b4. club closed that same year so I couldn’t play a 4. ... Nc6 9. ... b6! 10. cxb6 Qxb6 11. Bc2? lot of tournaments. After the Boca chess club reopened, I went from 1200 to 1400!! After Or 4. ... Be7 5. d4 cxd4 6. exd4 d5—Caro-Kann, Now I have a clear advantage: my pieces are that, I wasn’t gaining too much rating. But now Panov Attack, avoiding an early ... Nb8-c6. more active and more aggressive, I have the after school started and summer break was over 5. d4 cxd4 center, and I’m attacking. Better would be 11. a new tournament started in the chess club. Re1—Stockfish rates the position +0.25. But The symmetrical position after 5. ... d5 is equal. I’m going 2-0 and beat a 1700 as black with now Stockfish rates it -0.09, although I’m not some very good positional play. 6. exd4 d5 sure how I’m not clearly better.

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Delbert simply protects his d4-pawn, while Stockfish I missed 19. ... Nb3!!. 34. Kg1 Nxf2! 35. Ne5 Nxh3+ 36. Kf1 Bxe5 does this with 11. Re1 in a more devious way. You both missed it, otherwise he would have Better would be 36. ... f5-f4! 11. ... Bd6 played 19. Re2. 37. dxe5 f4 38. Bc5 f3 20. g3 Nc6!! 21. Kg2?? Taking advantage of not having the pawn on c5. He made this move immediately after 20. ... 12. Re1 Nc6, better would be 21. Bd2. Correct. 21 ... Nb4 22. Bb1 He is forced to give up his good bishop (that moved five times!!). 22 ... Nc2!! 23. Bxc2 Rxc2

39. Rd6 f2, White resigned. Well, there is a better move here (see below).

12. ... h6!? Note: I was on board one for the B group! Keeping the bishop useless. Stockfish even agrees that it’s the best move! Samuel provided us with a quality analysis, and Nice! his use of Stockfish is well balanced. My overall advice: first, analyze your game 13. Bb3?? yourself (or with your opponent, or with a friend). 24. Kf1 He missed Na4 or a2-a3 or even Bd3!! Then Stockfish, primarily for tactics—such as 39. ... equalizing the position. A better defense would be 24. Rd1!! Ne4 [24. Rb1 checkmate. Then, if possible, show the already I doubt “??” is deserved. ... Bxg3!?!—show it to your Stockfish!—L.A.] 25. well-analyzed game, with your comments and 13. ... 0-0 Nd2!!, stopping all (immediate) threats. questions, to your coach or a higher-rated friend. The position after 25. Nd2 is very difficult for Other moves lose a pawn or lose a tempo. White to hold, after either 25. ... Rbc8 or the 14. h3 Na5 15. Bc2 simplifying 25. ... Nxd2+ 26. Rxd2 Rbc8. Read Send in your games! Nimzowitsch’s paeans to a rook on the seventh rank! He has moved his bishop four times already!! 24. ... Ne4 If you are unrated or rated 1799 or be - 15. ... Rfc8 16. Qd3 Bb5 17. Nxb5 Qxb5 low, then GM Lev Alburt invites you to Wins a pawn after ... send your most instructive game with 25. Re2 Rbc8!! 26. Rxc2 Rxc2 27. Be3! notes to: A nice defense, sacrificing a pawn for more Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life active pieces. PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN Did White have a choice? 38557-3967 27... Rxb2 28. a4 bxa4 29. Rxa4 Rb1+ 30. Or e-mail your material to Kg2 f5 31. Ra7 Rb2 [email protected]

GM Alburt will select the “most in struc - tive” game and Chess Life will award an autographed copy of Lev’s newest book, Allowing him to trade queens wasn’t a very Platonov’s Chess Academy (by Lev Alburt good idea, for now he has a good chance of and Sam Palatnik) to the person drawing. But I was going to try to simplify the submitting the most in structive game position for a faster win. and annotations. While denying White any chance for attack— Make sure your game (or part of it) and not bad! your notes will be of interest to other 18. Qxb5 readers. Writing skills are a plus, but instructiveness is a must! Do not send This exchange enhances the value of the a-pawn 32 Rd7?? games with only a few notes, as they are (according to Fred Reinfeld, from 65 cents to 80 of little instructive value and can’t be used. cents, central pawns valued at $1). I’d prefer 18. A blunder in a difficult situation. Ne5, creating a possibility (a threat?) of Ng4. 32. ... Bxg3 33. Rd8+ Kh7 www.ChessWithLev.com 18. ... axb5 19. Bd3 Rab8?? I want to make sure he has no more checks.

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BY ALL ACCOUNTS, WILLIAM LOMBARDY queen move good.] 13. ... cxb4 14. Nxb6 axb6 15. axb4 results was complicated. Most people are more familiar in a very difficult position for Black. Two with the name than the man, and many have bishops and a superior pawn structure leave gained their insights from the character por - White in charge.) 11. Ne4 cxd3 12. Qxd3 and trayed by actor Peter Sarsgaard in the 2014 a temporary extra pawn is not enough to offset film, Pawn Sacrifice. I had only ever exchanged the impending damage to Black’s kingside. a handful of words with GM Lombardy, though 10. e3 d6 I long ago learned of his many achievements. If a perfect 11–0 at the 1957 World Junior As has become a very important theme, Black wasn’t enough, the fact that he served as Bobby still is unable to comfortably play 10. ... d5 11. Fischer’s second made him a legend. Not all of Na4 d4 (Best likely is 11. ... Bb6, but that is just his moves will stand the test of time, but there a testament to how unpleasant Black’s predica - was no denying Lombardy’s energetic play. which does not work now or in the imminent ment is.) 12. b4 cxb4 13. Nxd4 and the queenside future. pressure has become overwhelming. ENGLISH OPENING (A17) While it looks standard to compete for the 11. b3 Bd7 GM William James Lombardy (2540) center, 8. ... d5 is actually a blunder. If the GM Lev Polugaevsky (2620) bishop were on e7, this central thrust would It is hard to fault Polugaevsky for developing Reykjavik, 1978 be perfectly strong. However, there is a clear his pieces, but his position was already dubious. drawback now: 9. Na4! b6. A modern approach would have been to 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. Nf3 Bb4 4. Qc2 c5 jettison a pawn for the initiative: 11. ... Bxc3 a) 9. ... Nd7 is an ugly move to play. White 5. a3 Ba5 12. Qxc3 b6! can snag the pawn on c5, but since Black lacks At the moment, Black is forced to choose development it might be even stronger to between exchanging his bishop and retreating retain the initiative instead with 10. d4 (10. it. Some may be reminded of the lines that occur cxd5 exd5 11. Nxc5 Nxc5 12. Qxc5 requires following 4. Qc2 against the Nimzo-Indian, but Black to prove compensation for the pawn.) in that opening Black is not able to retreat his 10. ... cxd4 11. cxd5 exd5 12. b4 Bc7 13. Bb2; bishop to a5. Here, on the other hand, Black is b) No better is 9. ... Qe7 since even material able to prevent b2-b4 and leave open the option does not secure equality after 10. cxd5 exd5 of capturing the knight on c3. The alternative, 11. Nxc5 Qxe2 12. b4 Bb6 13. Bb2 with a 5. ... Bxc3 6. Qxc3 0-0 7. b4, is all too familiar to huge edge for White, thanks to total control me, as I lost an important game to GM Hikaru of the board; Nakamura stemming from this very position. 10. cxd5 exd5 11. b4 wins a piece for just The two bishops sustain pressure on the two pawns, for the c-pawn is pinned to the diagonals, while Black is somewhat cramped. knight and the bishop is trapped. Black offers a pawn and an unopposed bishop That game continued 7. ... d6 8. Bb2 b6 9. g3 on an open board, yet claims sufficient compen- 9. d3 Bb7 10. Bg2 Nbd7 11. 0-0 Rc8 12. d3 Rc7 13. e4 sation due to the softened light squares. (Black and eventually led to my defeat at the U.S. This move appears to have a simple idea: is bound to suffer with 12. ... e5 13. b4 when Championship, St. Louis, 2010. open the diagonal for the bishop’s development. he has nothing to show for having ceded the 6. g3 Nc6 7. Bg2 0-0 8. 0-0 Yet Lombardy’s real intention is to prevent bishop pair.) 13. Ne5 dxe5 14. Bxc6 Bb7 15. Black from playing ... d7-d5. Bxb7 Qxb7 16. Qxe5 Rfd8 17. Rd1 Rd7 and (see diagram top of next column) 9. ... h6 Black appears to be holding on. 8. ... Qe7 12. Bb2 Rab8 Once more, 9. ... d5 does not work out well The point of beginning with this queen move for Black. 10. Bg5 dxc4 (10. ... Rd8 11. cxd5 After just a dozen moves and no particularly likely was to support an eventual ... d7-d5 break, exd5 12. Na4 Bb6 13. b4! [13. Rac1 is also plenty large error, Polugaevsky was stuck. Black is

20 January 2018 | Chess Life In The Arena / Player of the Month several tempi too slow to break with b7-b5, (Attempting to centralize the knight and to c6. Best is 25. Ra1 Bxb5 (25. ... Bg5 26. Na7 which makes his latest move questionable. recapture with the d-pawn opens White up to Bxd2 27. Qxd2 Rxc4 28. Nc6 spells trouble. Though, how else should he have continued? the Exchange sacrifice: 20. Nf3 bxc5 21. dxc5 The quality of White’s pieces more than offset The continuation 12. ... Rac8 13. d4 cxd4 14. Rxc5! 22. bxc5 Rxb2 where Black has bishop the cost of a pawn.) 26. cxb5 f5 is too slow with exd4 Bxc3 15. Bxc3 is clearly better for White, and pawn for a rook, and the c5-pawn is the knight misplaced on g6. 27. Bh3 Ne7 (27. though progress is not that simple. vulnerable. Moreover, Black will look to strike ... e4 28. Nxe4 wins tactically.) 28. Bxe5! dxe5 13. d4 in the center where he has a pawn majority.) 29. d6 and at a minimum Black is losing a pawn. 20. ... a5 or 20. ... bxc5 keep Black in the game. 25. ... f5 26. Ra1 e4 27. Qb3 At every turn Lombardy has forced his 19. Nb3 a5? opponent to make a critical decision. Here it is It’s amazing the impact an imprecise move whether to allow an easy d4-d5 or impending The final straw. With so many pieces lined can make, for now Black has fully recovered. b3-b4. Black chooses the latter. up on the b-file, Black absolutely had to initiate The sacrifice deserves serious consideration: 13. ... cxd4 14. exd4 Rfc8 queenside play. Much better is 19. ... d5 20. c5 27. Nxe4 fxe4 28. Bxe4. Especially taking what a5 and the tides have begun to turn. could have happened into account, for a slight With no interest in giving up his bishop, 20. d5 e5 21. Nb5 Ne8 material deficit, White keeps his opponent’s Polugaevsky decides to retreat. pieces awkwardly locked up as his bishops enjoy However, 14. ... Bxc3 15. Bxc3 b5 was a The knight is immune, lest Lombardy be unopposed diagonals. reasonable attempt to gain activity when White handed the two bishops. The line 21. ... Bxb5 is better after the thematic pawn sacrifice: 16. 22. cxb5 axb4 23. axb4 leaves Black with no 27. ... Bf6 d5! exd5 17. Rfe1 Qd8 18. cxb5 Rxb5 19. Nd4 play. White has many ideas, including f2-f4, Lombardy would have been the one suffering Nxd4 20. Bxd4 a5 21. Qc3. White controls the Bh3, Rc1-c6, penetration along the a-file, etc. had his opponent found the fairly straight- long diagonals, has a queenside majority, and The bishop on d8 is particularly sad. forward 27. ... Bxb5 28. cxb5 Bf6 since the black will be able to recoup the pawn without too 22. Rac1 knight will find a stable home on e5. Vitally much difficulty. important is that White can not afford to trade Such a natural reaction, though the tension 15. b4 Bd8 16. Rfe1 Qf8 17. Qd3 Ne7 a pair of knights, since the remaining knight on the queenside is worth exploring. Better will dominate the light-square bishop. might have been transitioning to a fixed target with 22. bxa5 bxa5 23. a4 though Black will be 28. Na7 Bxb2 29. Qxb2 Rcc7 able to seek counterplay via ... f7-f5. A better try might have been 29. ... Ra8 but 22. ... axb4 23. axb4 Rb7 it would not have made much of a difference. Lombardy had kept his opponent subdued, 30. Nc6 Bxc6 but now was the moment needed to change the dynamics. An essential difference in the Black would have suffered and likely lost variation with 23. ... Bxb5 24. cxb5 is that 24. anyways after 30. ... Qf6 or 30. ... Nf6, but ... f5 is already possible. Black’s pieces look perhaps that offered a glimmer of hope. discombobulated, but the pawn on d5 is hard 31. dxc6 Rxc6 to keep defended. White is still to be preferred, This is one of the most unappealing positions but the evaluation has become less clear. I’ve ever seen, but it is also exceptionally hard 24. Nd2 Ng6 to crack. Where are the weaknesses? What are the targets? It is clear the Black is cramped, but without a clear point of infiltration, the advantage is at risk of being merely symbolic. 18. Nd2 b6 While by no means an awful move, Black voluntarily accepts permanent passivity. Polugaevsky was an incredible talent with amazingly thorough preparation, and I’m sure this position was not what he was aiming for. 32. Nxe4! It was finally the right moment—and Of course! Black’s pieces look like he’s playing necessary—for Black to make the central thrust checkers, so the bishop attacks everything. 18. ... d5. Admittedly this move appears to hand Stepping out of the bishop’s path, this knight White a protected passed pawn that further jump is sensible albeit inaccurate. An obvious 32. ... fxe4 restricts Black’s pieces. But passive shuffling only improvement is 24. ... f5 Black can maintain material equality with provides White the required time to regroup 25. h4? 32. ... Rcc7 but the simple 33. Nc3 Rb8 34. Nd5 his pieces and march forward, while here at least is dominating. White’s plans are simple and the advanced pawn structure can be challenged Lombardy had the correct approach, but a include f2-f4, Qe2, and eventually h4-h5 when because Black is well situated to counter on the move too late. He could have paid a serious Black can hardly move. queenside. Importantly, if an exchange occurs price for getting distracted on the kingside, with both sides playing bxc5, the pawn is easily whereas his focus should have always been on 33. Bxe4 Ne7 34. Ra8 Rcc7 35. Bg6, Black blockaded. For example 19. c5 b6 20. Rab1 seizing the open file and bringing his knight resigned.

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randmaster William (“Bill”) Lombardy design notebook from a brown paper bag. ‘Here,’ Fischer. Undoubtedly, Lombardy’s fine results Gdied of a heart attack in Martinez, he said, ‘I’m finished with it.’ When I got home, inspired and impressed the young Fischer, who California the morning of October 13, I looked at my book. Back in those days, there was five years Lombardy’s junior. 2017, and with his passing the chess community were five or six newspapers that carried a chess Frank Brady recently reminisced about watching has lost a legend. Soon a generation of chess column. Over many, many years the old man Fischer with Lombardy. Both were regulars at players will only know him as a character in had studiously pasted some two thousand of chess teacher Jack Collins’ apartment. Brady recalled the film Pawn Sacrifice, rather than the person those chess clippings into his book. I had never watching the three of them—Fischer, Lombardy, who helped shape memorable moments in chess asked him whether he had actually played over and Collins (along with various others)—going history. the games in those clippings. I was about to do over tournament games and playing many, many Lombardy certainly didn’t set out to be what he himself may not entirely have done.” blitz games. These games not only included memorialized on the big screen. Born on In the early 1950s, a talented teenager in Fischer’s but Lombardy’s as well. December 4, 1937, Lombardy was raised in a New York could play chess in many different Lombardy had followed up his New York poor Italian family in New York City and clubs and hangouts. By 1952, Lombardy was a State victory with a Marshall Club Champi- attended St. Athanasius, a Catholic private regular at the Marshall and Manhattan clubs onship and a litany of impressive results. In school, to be educated in both secular and sacred and was a member of the junior team represent - 1957, Lombardy participated in the fourth themes. A neighborhood boy, Eddie Galernter, ing the Marshall club in the New York City edition of the World Junior Championship, ignited Lombardy’s life-long passion for chess; Met League, established in 1895, for competi - which Boris Spassky had won in 1955. The by age 10, Lombardy could be found playing tion between the local chess clubs. event was a 12-person round robin held in chess at Lion’s Square Den Park. One day at Over Labor Day weekend of 1954, young Toronto, Canada. Lombardy won his first game the park, an older gentleman gave Lombardy Lombardy won the New York State Champi- against his second-round opponent after his a booklet that Lombardy said changed his life. onship. Lombardy—like previous state champi - first-round opponent, Vladimir Selimanov of Lombardy wrote about the moment in his ons George Kramer and Larry Evans—was only the Soviet Union, was delayed. When Selimanov book, Understanding Chess: My System, My Games, 16 years old. About this time, chess teacher finally arrived, Lombardy beat him too. By the My Life. “He [the gentleman] took out a marble Carmine Nigro introduced Lombardy to Bobby end of the sixth round, Lombardy was 6-0. He

GM WILLIAM LOMBARDY (LEFT AT BOARD) PLAYING GM LARRY EVANS IN THE 1962 GEORGE P. EDGAR TROPHY MATCH AT THE MANHATTAN CHESS CLUB. HANS KMOCH IS WEARING GLASSES, ABE TURNER IS LEANING ON THE TABLE, AND GEORGE EDGAR IS NEXT TO THE UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN. THE PAUL MORPHY PAINTING BY CHARLES LORING ELLIOTT DATES TO 1859. PHOTO CREDIT: US CHESS ARCHIVES

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THE U.S. 1976 GOLD-MEDAL WINNING OLYMPIAD TEAM (L-R) KIM COMMONS, LARRY EVANS (PARTLY HIDDEN), ROBERT BYRNE, LUBOMIR KAVALEK (BEHIND THE TROPHY), BILL GOICHBERG, WILLIAM LOMBARDY. held a two point lead and he just kept winning. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. By the end of the tournament, he had become Be2 0-0 6. Nf3 e5 7. 0-0 Nc6 8. d5 Ne7 9. the first player in the history of the event to Ne1 Nd7 10. Nd3 f5 11. f3 f4 finish with a perfect score. Six decades later, This method of attack was popularized by Lombardy is still the only person to have ever Najdorf. White’s bishop is often at e3 from achieved a perfect score, 11-0, in the event. where it must retreat to f2 with a loss of tempo. FIDE awarded Lombardy the international Here, it could be said that White is under master title for winning the World Junior slightly more favorable circumstances. Howev - Championship. er, I was confident that White could enforce a The end of the year saw the 1957-1958 United winning queenside breakthrough in time. Black States Championship, the first of the U.S. therefore commits himself to a supreme attack Championships held over Christmas and New on the other flank. Year’s. Holding the championship over these Black’s attack had better succeed, for he no 12. Bd2 g5 13. Rc1 Ng6 14. Nb5 a6 15. Na3 longer has any pieces guarding the queenside. holidays would continue, almost unbro ken, Nf6 16. c5 g4 through 1966-1967. In the first of these events, If d6 falls, Black will yield the point. Fischer had quickly drawn his last round game Black can play his quick advance because e4 26. Rg1 Ng3! to Abe Turner. This meant Sammy Reshevsky is not adequately protected. Making useless the presence of White’s rooks had to play for a win against Lombardy if he 17. cxd6 cxd6 18. Nc4 g3 19. h3 Bxh3! 20. hoped to tie for the U.S. Championship. gxh3 Qd7 on the g-file, but not Black’s. (Notes for the two following games are from 27. Bf1 Rf6 28. Rc2 Rg6 29. Be1 Lombardy’s Understanding Chess: My System, My (see diagram next column) Games, My Life) Relieving pressure against d6 by making a 21. Nf2 gxf2+ 22. Kh2 Qe7! false threat against g3, which cannot be captured KING’S INDIAN DEFENSE, without worsening matters. Avoiding danger, the queen still assists in CLASSICAL MAIN LINE (E99) defending d6 and prepares to enter the fray 29. ... Bh6! GM Samuel Reshevsky against the enemy’s already ruptured castle. IM William Lombardy This makes impossible the capture at g3 U.S. Championship (13), New York, 1957 23. Rxf2 Nh5 24. Bb4 Rad8 25. Qd3 Nh4 because the bishop then comes to f4. PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF WORLD CHESS HALL FAME

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30. Nb6 Kh8! United States Invitational, with most of the Now the other rook enters the battle of the top American players (except for Fischer and William bulge at g3. Reshevsky) in attendance. Lombardy had participated in numerous 31. Bg2 student team championships, but the 1960 team Lombardy’s No better is 31. Rc8 Rxc8 32. Nxc8 Qc7 33. was one for the record books. Lombardy led Qc3 (33. Na7 Qc5) 33. ... Nxf1+ 34. Rxf1 Rg2+ the U.S. team to Leningrad for an international Top Results 35. Kh1 Qd7!. battle. Their toughest opponent, the highly- respected Soviet Union team, was led by GM 1954 New York State champion 31. ... Rdg8 32. Rc8 Bf8! Boris Spassky. The U.S. team started strong 1954 - 1955 Marshall Chess Club Naturally Black retains his rook for the with five wins; Lombardy also won each of his champion attack. The battle will be decided on the g- rounds. In the sixth round, Lombardy drew, file. Verdun is surrounded! In chess the superi - but the rest of the team lost to Yugoslavia. 1956 Greater New York Open (on or force prevails! Another series of wins led to a showdown with tiebreaks over Dr. Ariel Mengarini); 33. Rc2 Qg7! the Soviet Union home team and first board Gold medal as board two player in GM Boris Spassky. World Student Team Championships; Canadian Open (tied with Larry SICILIAN DEFENSE, Evans, who won on tiebreaks); U.S. NAJDORF VARIATION (B94) Intercollegiate Rapid Transit GM Boris Spassky champion IM William Lombardy World Student Team Championship (13), 1957 World Junior champion—only Leningrad, 1960. perfect score in history of event

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 1959 U.S. Log Cabin Silver Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 Nbd7 7. Bc4 Qa5 8. Anniversary Invitational champion Qd2 e6 9. 0-0 Be7 10. a3 h6 11. Be3 1960 Team gold medal and individual Tripling heavy pieces on the file prepares gold medal as board one in World for the slaughter. I believe Sammy might well Student Team Championships; Team have resigned here, were his rival one of the silver medal as board two on U.S. world-class candidates. But Sammy was obliged Olympiad team to continue, since he retained hopes of catching 1962 New England champion Bobby for the title. 34. Na8 Qh6! 1963 U.S. Open champion (on tiebreaks over Robert Byrne); U.S. There is no defense. White is now subject Speed champion to mate on the h-file as well! Also winning was 34. ... Rh6!? 35. Rc7 Qg5 36. Bh1 Nxf3+ 1964 Western Open (tied with Robert 37. Qxf3 Rxh3+ 38. Kxh3 Qh6+ 39. Kg2 Ne2+ I surprised Boris by introducing this varia - Byrne) 40. Kf2 Nxg1. tion; Boris surprised me by castling short! 1965 Western Open (tied with Robert 35. Bf1 Nxf1+ 36. Rxf1 Qg7 11. ... Ne5 Byrne); U.S. Open (tied with Pal White staves off mate only by the heavy On 11. ... d5 there could follow 12. Nxd5 Benko; named co-champions as per loss of material. With my choice I was attracted Qxd2 13. Nc7+ Kd8 14. Ncxe6+ fxe6 15. Nxe6+ rules at the time) to the win of massive material as guarantee Ke8 16. Nxg7+ Kf8 17. Ne6+ Ke8 18. Bxd2 1966 Southern Open champion of victory. But I should have ended this game Nxe4 19. Nc7+ Kd8 20. Ba5 b6 21. Ne6+ Ke8 appropriately with mate! 36. ... Nf5!! 37. exf5 22. Bd5 bxa5 23. Bxe4!! when the double threat 1970 Gold medal as first reserve on (37. Kh1 Qxh3+ 38. Rh2 Qxh2+ 39. Kxh2 on the a8-rook and of mate on g6 guarantee U.S. Olympiad team Rh6+ 40. Bh4 Rxh4 mate) 37. ... Qxh3+! 38. White a considerable material advantage. 1974 Team bronze medal as first Kxh3 Rh6+ 39. Bh4 Rg3+ 40. Kh2 Rxh4 mate. 12. Ba2 Qc7 13. Qe2 b5 14. f4?! reserve on U.S. Olympiad team 37. Qe2 Rg2+ 38. Qxg2 Nxg2 39. Rg1 My last move, apparently intending ... Nc4, Nxe1 40. Rxg7 Bxg7, White resigned. 1975 U.S. Open (tied with Pal Benko) lured Boris into this mistake. 14. ... Neg4! 1976 Team gold medal and individual With Lombardy’s win, not only did Fischer silver medal as first reserve on U.S. get first, but Lombardy finished fourth. The If 14. ... Nc4 15. Ndxb5 axb5 16. Nxb5 Qb7 Olympiad team following year, he would again be fourth, but 17. Qxc4 0-0 18. e5 Nd5 19. Bd4. this time as part of a four-way tie. Later in 15. h3? 1978 Team bronze medal as second 1959, Lombardy had what the New York Times reserve on U.S. Olympiad team called the “greatest triumph of his brilliant 15. Kh1 was in order, removing the king chess career.” He scored five wins and four from a dangerous diagonal, preparing the draws to claim clear victory and $1,200 in a bishop’s retreat to g1 and avoiding any further

www.uschess.org 27 Remembering: GM WILLIAM LOMBARDY weakening of the dark squares. 18. Nf5 Bxf5 19. exf5 d5! 1½. With a drawn match against Bulgaria in the last round, the Americans won the tourna - 15. ... Nxe3 16. Qxe3 0-0 Thus forcing White’s reply. ment. Lombardy had been an ironman, playing I had the bishop pair and my king seemed 20. Qxe5 Bd6 21. Qe2 Bxa3!! 22. Nd1? all 13 rounds, winning 11 and drawing just safe. But not even Fischer was safe against This loses a piece to a well-concealed trap. two. He received a team gold and a gold medal Boris. After 22. bxa3 Qxc3 23. Rf3 Qb2 24. Bb1 Rfe8 for best score on first board. Meanwhile, the Soviet government banned Spassky from 17. Rae1 e5! perhaps White’s best shot would have been the following opposite-color bishop endgame, traveling for three years due to the loss. though Black should be winning here as well: A few months after his remarkable showing 22. Nxd5 Qc5+ 23. Qf2 Qxf2+ 24. Kxf2 Bxb2 in Leningrad, Lombardy was second board for 25. Rd1 Nxd5 26. Bxd5 Rac8 27. Rd2 Bc3 28. the U.S. team in the Leipzig Olympiad. He Rd3 Bf6 29. Rd2 a5. played 17 games, scoring eight wins and seven 22. ... Rae8 23. Qf3 Bc5+ 24. Kh1 Rxe1 25. draws against only two losses. The team came Rxe1 Qa5! in second and Lombardy had the fifth best result on second board. Based on these outstanding This double attack ends the resistance. performances, he was awarded the grandmaster 26. Nc3 b4! title in 1960. Also 26. ... d4?! 27. Ra1 Qb4! should lead to It would be natural to assume that Lombardy an easy victory. would move on to more tournaments in 1961, though it is hard to imagine how he would do 27. Nxd5 Qxa2 28. Nxf6+ gxf6 29. Qc6 White has neglected the weakened g1-a7 better. Instead, Lombardy chose to tackle the Qc4, White resigned. diagonal for too long; now Black seizes control only mystery bigger than chess—he entered the over the dark squares while preparing to open The win helped propel the United States to seminary. He spent six years in study and was the position for the bishops. a victorious round over the Soviet Union, 2½- ordained a Catholic priest on May 27, 1967.

The US Chess Community Remembers Lombardy

“When I was 21 years old I had a major car accident. I received “To me, William was more than just a legendary grandmaster many cards and well wishes from the chess community. Bill and coach. He was a symbol—a symbol of rugged Lombardy sent me a nice card with some cash inside; a individualism, of unwavering principle, of ﬁghting for what thoughtful gesture. He and I danced a tango over the years you believe in and never giving up, both on and off the over policy, religious matters, and US Chess affairs. But I chessboard, no matter how daunting the obstacle. He was never forgot his kindness. He always believed he was still a such a towering master of learning that he helped my tennis priest and in many ways behaved accordingly.” more than any other coach I ever had the ﬁrst minute he – E. STEVEN DOYLE, PAST PRESIDENT OF US CHESS watched me play ... and he didn’t even play tennis!

“Those who knew William either loved him or hated him or “Of all the powerful lessons he imparted, one echoes loudest: both. No one was indifferent. I would not presume to say a great chess game will live on forever. William, you will never anything about his games, but he was one of the few be forgotten.” – IM MARC ESSERMAN grandmasters who was often willing to share a useful or interesting idea with a weak player like myself. I liked his idea “I ﬁrst met Bill Lombardy around 1960 and a couple of years of how chess should be promoted. It boiled down to staying later I won the New York City Junior which he directed. We away from the gimmicks and pursuing the essence. He had a were also among many players from New York who traveled strong sense of chess being an end in itself as opposed to to Puerto Rico in 1965 to play in the U.S. Open. being a means to an end. In any case, the chess community will not be the same without him.” – JEREMY ARI GRAHAM “I recall showing my latest tournament efforts to Lombardy and ex-Soviet GM Anatoly Lein in the Manhattan Chess Club “Bill was a remarkable person in a time of remarkable in the ’90s. Each game took hours to go through because I chessplayers. In a different era, he might have been able to would have to justify every move I made with a long series of channel his great talents better: For example, if he had been variations. It was quite a learning experience. born 10 years later he probably would have dominated U.S. chess in the 1970s, if not the 1980s. Or he might have found a “GM William Lombardy, the last of my American born chess more suitable role in the Catholic Church. heroes is gone. Bill Lombardy now joins Donald and Robert Byrne, Arthur Bisguier, Larry Evans, and Bobby Fischer in “Some chess people found him difficult to deal with. But that ‘chess heaven.’ I only played three tournament games with comes with the business. Chess welcomes all kinds of people Bill, all of which he won. I remember once, after one game he and Bill was unique.” – GM ANDY SOLTIS chided me for not accepting a draw, which he had offered. I laughed at this and replied, ‘I know you would not want any

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During his time in the seminary, Lombardy rummages through the volumes of Master Play 7. ... c5 8. Nxc5! competed in tournaments infrequently. One (the Opening Books!), one will discover that of the tournaments he participated in was the Black has taken at least five different paths in United States Open, which was considered the diagram. The Immediate capture (... dxe4) more prestigious in the 1950s and 1960s and is named for the brilliant Polish Grandmaster in which many of the top players in the country Akiba Rubinstein (b. December 12th 1882 in would compete. In 1963, Lombardy tied with Stawinski, Poland; d. March 14th, 1961 in Robert Byrne for the U.S. Open title. In 1965, Brussels, Belgium). [Text deleted for space. ~ed.] it was Pal Benko who tied with Lombardy; the 3. ... dxe4 4. Nxe4 Be7 5. Nf3 two of them would repeat as co-champions ten years later. Lombardy also participated in the Black’s early Bishop move anticipates a 1966 Canadian Open. The following game from recapture with the Bishop at f6 should White the Canadian Open was found among papers choose to exchange Knights with 6. Nxf6+. that Lombardy had given to Jack Collins in the 5. ... Nf6 6. Bd3 Nbd7 7. Qe2 Black’s current attack on the Center is more 1990s. dangerous than it might seem, that is if we go White chooses not to swap Knights at f6 by the result of the game! Black should have FRENCH DEFENSE (C10) advancing Black’s Bishop to a post where it completed his development with relative King GM William Lombardy would attack d4. White clears the Back Rank safety by 7. ... 0-0 and then plan for b7-b6 Alvin Zuntaks with his Queen to open the option of castling followed by Bc8-b7. Then he could challenge Canadian Open (1), 1966 Queenside. Black should now trade off White’s domination in the Center by threaten - 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 White’s Centrally Posted Knight and only ing to swap off the potential attacking force. then begin the attack on White’s Center with After 7. ... 0-0 8. Bg5 Rb8!? 9. 0-0-0, Black has PRINCIPLE: At almost every point in the c5. Then White’s Knight would not influence the trading resource 9. ... Nxe4 since he Opening Stage there is a crossroad. If one the action at c5. threatens to capture at g5 with Check!

student of yours to accept a draw when he knew he stood the U.S. High School Speed Chess Champion, and definitely better.’ We played blitz together in practically every venue couldn’t have done it without him.” – JOSH WEINSTEIN where blitz is played in New York. I had better success in blitz. “He was a true pillar of American Chess—a man of deep principles and fierce independence—a pioneer who was “Bill was still active on the chess scene in the 1990s and we never afraid to go his own way even if meant going it alone. attended all of the major chess events in New York. After the If it were not for William Lombardy, I don’t believe Fischer demise of the Manhattan Chess Club, we all joined the would have been world champion in 1972. Think of how Marshall and we often walked home together, while philoso- much different everything would be today if it were not for phizing about chess and life. In recent years, Bill could still be Bill.” – STEVE IMMITT seen analyzing chess games in the village, Washington Square and Union Square Parks. His analytical mind and “I first met GM Lombardy at the Chess Shop. The interaction sense of humor remained very sharp until his final days. was unlike any other that I had previously had with a GM of Another chess legend has gone, but his memory will remain.” his stature. We had never met before and we talked for – FM ASA HOFFMAN hours about so many topics. Even more surprising was the next time I saw him months later at the Forum, where we “Very sad to hear of the passing of my most recent chess stood outside in the rain and talked about how computers coach, William Lombardy. The last time I saw Mr. Lombardy hurt chess because now strong players stay home on the I told him that I used his teaching methodology. computer. GM Lombardy reflected on the days when everyone was in the clubs and you could learn so much just “Everyone knows Bobby Fischer but, if not for him, even sitting on the sideline. Since then I have enjoyed countless more people would know William Lombardy, as they should conversations with GM Lombardy. He was a very interesting have because of Lombardy’s genius and generosity. man and I am thankful to have been able to meet such a Lombardy was Fischer’s sparring partner, so the latter chess legend. Thank you GM Lombardy for sharing so many wouldn’t have been as good as he was without the former. interesting stories with me. New York City lost a large piece “When I started working with Mr. Lombardy, he had a of chess history today. May you rest in peace. minimum lesson time of three hours. He reviewed my games, – ADIA ONYANGO helped me prepare openings, went over endgame theory and tactics, and told me countless stories about his past—chess and otherwise. It was during my time with him that I became

www.uschess.org 29 Remembering: GM WILLIAM LOMBARDY 8. ... Nxc5 9. dxc5 of another Pawn. The Bishop move unleashed spoke about the loss of a lifelong family friend, the power of the Rook at d1. Black’s Bishop reminiscing about the memorable July White captures at c5 with the Knight first. move indicates an interest in trying a trick that 4th weekend in 1972 when her husband and When Black completes the series of trades his doesn’t work. Lombardy collaborated on ideas to lure Bobby Bishop will have left its post at e7 allowing Fischer out of hiding. White to impose a dangerous pin with Bg5. 18. c3 Nxc3+ In 1977, Lombardy’s frustrations with some 9. ... Bxc5 10. Bg5 a6 11. 0-0-0! So White encourages the trick! Black hoped of the Catholic Church’s policies—including to expose White’s King to attack in which Black does not play 10. ... 0-0 since he fears handling of finances, requiring celibacy for perpetual check or even checkmate might be 11. 0-0-0 threatening 12. Bxh7+, winning the priests, and severely limiting time permitted the reward. Queen. 10. ... a6 prevents the discomfort of 11. for personal use (i.e., to attend tournaments)— Bb5 Check! 19. bxc3 Bxc3 finally caused him to break with the church organization. This gave Lombardy freedom to 11. ... Qb6! 12. Ne5! play in more chess events. Once again he delivered some fine results. He played in the Lone Pine Open in both 1977 and 1979, tying for fifth in both years and defeating Viktor Korchnoi in 1979. Lombardy’s last Olympiad was in 1978. He served as the second reserve and helped the team to a bronze medal. In 1982, Lombardy was invited to the Tilburg tournament in the Netherlands as an honored guest. In the process, he met his wife-to-be, Louise. Unfortunately, the marriage did not The flurry of sacrifice has indeed exposed last, and his wife and their child, Raymond, White’s King. But this is a case of the overloaded returned to the Netherlands in 1992. PRINCIPLE: A Queen does not long survive (overworked or overburdened) Queen which Lombardy became more active in the on the same File with an enemy Rook. Black cannot protect at one and the same time the Marshall and Manhattan clubs and continued sets up a battery which menaces the Pawn at Bishop at c3 and the mate threat at d8. to visit and help care for Jack Collins and his f2. White prefers to ignore the threat to the sister Ethel. When Jack passed in 2001 (Ethel 20. Qxc3!! Pawn. His Knight sally makes difficult the had passed in 1994), Lombardy lost a friend development of Black’s Queen Bishop. The f2 Black will remain two Pieces down and so: and mentor he had known for almost 50 years. Pawn is indirectly defended: 12. ... Bxf2 13. Black resigned. The Manhattan Chess Club, open since 1877 Nc4 Qa7 14. Rhf1 Bc5 15. Rxf6! gxf6 16. Bxf6 and a place Lombardy had played at for half a Rf8 17. Bf5! (threatening mate) Be7 18. Nd6+ In the early 1970s, Lombardy was a Catholic century, closed. After this, Lombardy regularly Bxd6 19. Rxd6 Bd7 20. Bxe6!! White wins priest in New York and rarely played chess went to the Marshall with old friends like FM brilliantly! anymore. Meanwhile, Fischer had won the Asa Hoffmann. 12. ... Qa5 13. Kb1 Bd4 14. Nf3 Interzonal at Palma de Mallorca and three Lombardy, always a teacher, saw students Candidate matches to bring him to the World formally and informally throughout this time. Black’s moves require a forced response. Championship match. It was at this juncture One student, Robert Hungaski, became a Forcing an opponent’s reply is often advanta - that Fischer agreed to have Lombardy, his old grandmaster and helped Lombardy with his geous. But forcing an opponent to a better teacher, to act as his second at the champi- first book since the 1970s—Understanding Chess: square or to where he wants to be in the first onship. Lombardy accepted, writing in Under - My System, My Games, My Life. This final book place is not recommended. For instance, stand ing Chess, “Since Bobby, when I first met augmented Lombardy’s teaching income and White’s King is safer at b1 and the retreat of him at age 11½ ... stated that he would be world promoted some of his teaching ideas. Unfortu- the White Knight clears the way for his Queen! chess champion, I believed it was my job as his nately, the revenue generated was not enough Meanwhile Black’s Queen and Bishop are no friend and confidant to do everything legiti- and after a long, drawn-out housing battle, better off. Black should have played 12. ... Nd7 mately in my power to ensure that the young Lombardy found himself on the streets. Even or even 12. ... h6. player's dream would come true!” Lombardy during this difficult time he had friends and 14. ... Bc5 15. Qe5! Nd5 attended the drawing of colors for Fischer, chess in New York, but he finally headed west causing the Soviets to refuse from offense. when the Plotnick family invited him to stay The Central entrance of White’s Queen pins During the match, Lombardy helped with game with them. Several months later, Lombardy Black’s Bishop and wins at least a Pawn. analysis; he also helped convince Fischer not traveled to the San Francisco area where, after PRINCIPLE: An extra Pawn in the hands of a to leave after Fischer forfeited the second game. several weeks, he had a heart attack and died. true Master is a winning advantage! An extra In 1973, Lombardy played in Asia’s first major World Champion Tigran Petrosian once Pawn and an attack is enough for most mortals! tournament, held in Manila, Philippines. He stated that he had expected Lombardy to If Black desired compensation for the lost Pawn, came in fifth and received the brilliancy prize become a great master and speculated that he he should have played 15. ... Rf8, forcing White for his win over Miguel A. Quinteros. He also had not because of his occupation. We can only to surrender Bishop for Knight at f6. began writing books, authoring several over speculate how good Lombardy could have been PRINCIPLE: However sad one’s position, the next few years (See “Looks at Books,” page if chess had remained his focus. In the end, it one always seeks methods for resisting. 14. ~ed.] One of these, Chess for Children, Step doesn’t matter because there can be no question 16. Qxg7! Rf8 17. Bxh7! Bb4 by Step, was developed with photographer Bette that through his play, teaching and writing, Marshall, wife of Bobby Fischer’s lawyer, Paul chess is richer because of Lombardy. Requiesce White captured at h7 not merely for the gain Marshall. When talking about Lombardy, she in pace!

30 January 2018 | Chess Life LOMBARDY’S LEGACY “Do not accept draw offers. For an ambitious and talented player, accepting a draw is death to a top result. Opponents fear an uncompromising opponent and thus make more mistakes. Act as I advise and do not copy my PHOTO CREDIT: US CHESS ARCHIVES CHESS US CREDIT: PHOTO timidity.” –William Lombardy

Youthful Milestones Age 14 – Master Age 16 – New York state champion Age 18 – Canadian Open co-champion

Claims to Fame 1957 Was the first American to win at the World Junior Championship and remains the only participant to ever finish with a perfect score. 1960 Propelled by his defeat of Boris Spassky LUCKYLUCKY as first board, he led the American team to victory NUMBERNUMBER at the World Student Team Championship REPRESENTED THE U.S. AT 7 CHESS OLYMPIADS and claimed the 1958, 1960, 1968, 1970, 1974, 1976, and 1980 individual gold. 1960 Played with the 1960 Dream AUTHORED OR CO-AUTHORED 7 BOOKS Team along with Raymond Weinstein, Jerry Spann, Eliot Hearst, Charles Kalme, Edmar FEATURED IN JOHN W. (“JACK”) COLLINS’ 1974 BOOK, Mednis, and IM Anthony Saidy. MY SEVEN CHESS PRODIGIES 1972 Served as Bobby Fischer’s second for the REPRESENTED THE U.S. AT 7 WORLD STUDENT TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS World Chess Championship.71956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1966 INTERNATIONAL MEDAL COUNT CHESS OLYMPIADS WORLD STUDENT TEAM INDIVIDUAL TEAM INDIVIDUAL TEAM

1968 1970 1974 1976 1960 1974 1976 1978 1956 1960 1961 1957 1958 1960 1961 Contest Winners / Game for Life CHESS: A GAME FOR LIFE

Meet the winners of our “Tell Your Chess Story” contest

In June 2017, US Chess invited members to share their stories (in 200 words or less) about how chess has impacted their lives. More than 100 people responded, offering up compelling tales replete with emotions, anecdotes, and lessons learned. A panel of judges selected the top ten stories to be featured in this month’s issue of Chess Life.

My chess play enables me to tackle various symptoms caused by depression head on, including troubles with decision making. IM JUSTIN SARKAR

I have a social condition—something on the autistic spectrum. I sometimes difficult ones, moreover with limited time to make them. also battle with depression, which has been affecting me for some Tournament play not only puts me into some kind of rhythm time. Among other things it affects my memory, speed in doing but also creates a certain sense of purpose and connectedness, things, and especially decision making, even with seemingly trivial along with getting to travel to many different places. Almost all things like choosing what to drink. Depression is a tough illness to of my connections come from the chess world. face, especially when combined with my interpersonal communi- Chess is great therapy. Play a good game and nothing else cation struggles. People often seem to not quite “get it.” Words seems to matter for awhile, not even prior results. I can only try to can hardly even describe the impact of chess on me or where I better put this realization into practice and not let bad games or would be without chess. results affect me. Chess by definition is a mental game involving cognitive functioning The inherent beauty of the game and personal benefits in fighting and a battle of will. My chess play enables me to tackle various my illness speak louder than the implicit demands and stresses of symptoms caused by depression head on, including troubles with chess tournament play, to the point of it being more like a stress decision making. Chess requires decisions to be made on every move, reliever and positive distraction from other things.

32 January 2018 | Chess Life Contest Winners / Game for Life

I first encountered chess in the fifth grade, some 60 years ago. A classmate, Larry Kipley, made the introductions. Larry had congenital heart disease and became housebound that year. Once, when I visited his house, Larry showed me a chess set—a Florentine set with turrets on elephants, horseback-mounted knights and the like, each piece standing on a pedestal. I loved the sight and feel of the pieces at first glance. Larry taught me how the pieces moved and, between the pieces and the game itself, I was hooked. We played many games that year and, for a while, into the next as we both learned—learning that continues for me to this day and keeps the game from ever growing stale. But not for Larry. Larry died unexpectedly following open heart surgery his sixth grade year, leaving the rest of us stunned by the tragedy. For me, Larry left behind the lifelong gift of chess. I’m still not very good at it. Yet I remember the games played on his dining room table. And I think of the pleasure the game has given me. And I am so thankful for the gift and for his memory.

DR. GARY AXELSON

I started playing chess five years ago when I was six years old. The Dinosaur Chess app was my favorite game. I then started playing real chess with my daddy but pretty soon I was beating him so my mommy took me to the International Chess Academy near my home. I started taking classes and then playing in tournaments. My twin sister did too, but she didn't like it. I am shy, but with chess I feel comfortable and happy. I have many friends, and I sometimes get to travel to fun places like Florida and Tennessee. One of my favorite things about chess is that you can be losing terribly but there is always a chance to win. My mommy thinks chess helps me understand and learn that it’s important to never give up and always try to learn from my mistakes. Sometimes this is hard for me. At the last nationals, I missed a game because my daddy read the schedule wrong. I was so sad and just wanted to go home. But I didn't quit, and I still had fun with my friends. The next tournament I did amazing and reached my personal goal of [a 1500 rating]. Chess teaches me to never give up. Plus it’s fun and I have really good friends in the chess world. GRANT GOLDMAN

When I was a child in the ’70s in communist Cuba, my father taught to me his two secret treasures: English and chess. They were difficult as beauty and simple as truth. They implied the notion of life in liberty, beyond the totalitarian ideology imposed by Fidel Castro’s militarized state. They were the real utopia for the little me: a place so perfect that no one will need to be good. English and chess were my first bridges to the future. Now, as a recent exile, they are also my last bridges to the past. Dad was a P-K4 [e4] player who worshipped Bobby Fischer, the wild cowboy who defeated the evil empire. Dad kept his faith in silence, for praising Bobby could mean losing his job or something worse. I still remember the first time I ever won a chess game against him, in 1976. It was a cold Friday night, on December 10, during my birthday party. My old man was so happy that he started to cry. Like a child. Dad realized that from that moment ORLANDO LUIS PARDO LAZO he was becoming the only son of his only son. I’ve never properly thanked him. I hope it is not too late.

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When I was young my father was my best friend. He taught me chess. Then my parents got divorced. Chess was the only part of our relationship that survived. Whenever I could put my life on those 64 squares it was special. Each move a silent nod to my dad. So from high school tournaments, to the parks of New York City and Philadelphia, to [US Chess] I played because it was the piece of him no one could take from me. Recently, I produced a self-written, self-acted, off-Broadway play called 64 Squares. It’s the autobiographical story of my relationship with my father before and after divorce. The light and dark squares of our relationship over the years. The play takes place on a chessboard. A recorded game thematically represents me attempting to overcome our challenges in connecting. Each move is allocated to memory. For example, Rg8 represents when he took me go-kart racing. The play’s lesson is that relationships are complex like chess; it takes light and dark squares to make harmony and balance. Dad gave me chess; he never knew what it would mean. Now, I give chess to PETER ROCCAFORTE my nephews because I know someday it will be the piece of me that can’t be taken from them.

I am nine years old, and I have been playing chess for two years. At first, I entered chess as an enrichment. But as I have progressed in local, state, and national tournaments, I realized I had a lot of work to do. In my chess journey, often I have felt like a soldier who is losing the battle. To my irritation, repeatedly, I have heard the dreaded word, “Checkmate!” However, I am learning to better coordinate my army of pieces, and above all, slow down. My chess experience has led me to become a more critical reader and more methodical math student. When I read, I take my time. I attempt to figure out the author’s meaning. I wonder, “What will happen next?” In math, now when I answer a math problem, I ask myself, “Does the answer make sense?” Gradually, in chess, I have learned to use prophylactic thinking. I consider, “What will my opponent play?” Chess has taught me you have to have a solid plan. Chess has made me understand things in a more organized way. I have learned to think things through and think more precisely. VICTORIA TIRADO

Fischer clinched the 1970 Interzonal in Palma de Mallorca, 1 Spain, with several rounds to go (he won by 3 2⁄ points). With no Internet and little press coverage, my college friends and I in Massachusetts wanted to know what happened in the next-to- last round (Gligoric-Fischer), so we placed a person-to-person call to Bobby at the venue's hotel. Bobby answered in his room and, after being assured by the operator that accepting the call wouldn't cost him anything, he took the call. I explained we were fans in the U.S. calling to congratulate him and he said, “What’s your rating?” I said 2100 and realized shortly that he would now know at what level he could talk to me. He described his win against Gligoric in detail and we spoke for about 20 minutes. At the end of the call I said, “Again, congratulations, and beat Panno for us tomorrow,” to which he answered, “Well, I’ll beat him for myself!” A few months later I was lucky enough to be a spectator at the Manhattan Chess Club blitz tournament in which Bobby annihilated a group of New York’s strongest players (winning 1 20 2⁄ out of 22). Afterwards I told Bobby I was the college student MARK WIEDER who had called him. He asked, “How much did that cost you?” I said $18, to which he answered, “Oh, well, that was worth it!”

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On death row, there aren’t many things to feel passionate about. Yet I have managed to develop a passion for the enrichment of humanity through the game of chess. Understandably so, being condemned to die has given me a deeper appreciation of life. As fate would have it, I have a pen pal whose son has selective mutism and social anxiety. His school has advised him to take up chess to help with his social skills. Initially, his mom couldn’t understand the connection. Then she read my blog, where I relate the game of chess to real-life situations, and gained some clarity. Now in our correspondences, I provide her with instruction so she can assist her son with his social development through chess. Also, I send him copies of Chess Life Kids magazine, which she says he truly enjoys reading. His interest in chess is growing, and I’m confident this will remedy his mental disorder in time. Chess is an excellent diagnosis for this condition, as the game itself is synonymous with human interaction. In recognizing this, I have started the “Chessboard 2 Boardroom Initiative,” a chess mentoring program for youth. For more information, RODNEY TAYLOR, SR. see www.deathrowgambit.com.

In January of 2016, I was diagnosed with a vestibular schwannoma: a rare, benign tumor that grows on the vestibular nerve in the auditory canal. As brain tumors go, it’s one of the best kind to have. Still, I don’t recommend including it on your bucket list. The diagnosis left me with plenty of time to contemplate a wide array of daunting and doubtful prospects. These ruminations did nothing for my joie de vivre and seemed unlikely to have a positive impact on my health. So I picked up my dusty old chess habit and began to divert myself. Don’t get me wrong. A chess game offers no sure bets. Losing is certainly a possibility or, in my case, a likelihood. But every one of my pieces is under my control. Winning or losing is a result of my imagination and the good or bad decisions I make. It does not depend on a surgeon’s knife. Or tumor removal. Or an insurance approval. Every game I play feeds my hunger for a sense of control in my life. So, with a friend, I helped start a chess club to keep that hunger at bay and my habit well dusted.

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My daughter has ADD and started playing chess in fifth grade. Having the teacher calling out her name, or rapping on her desk, to help her focus was very common. Children with ADD and ADHD often are getting attention from multiple sources that, at least for my daughter, affected her belief in her abilities. Chess has helped her how to recognize when she is losing focus and taught her techniques to manage her ADD on her own. This has aided her in college where she would have three- hour lectures to sit through and she is now studying to get a law degree. I believe success at playing chess gave her confidence that she could be successful. I have been a parent volunteer teaching chess to K-6 students for 17 years now. My kids are grown and I can’t imagine not working with kids, teaching them how to play, and encouraging them at tournaments. Chess clubs are safe environments for both the popular and not so popular. As an adult, chess has DEBBIE TAYLOR filled my life with children and given me an activity that keeps me active. You see I have MS [multiple sclerosis] but I’m too busy to sit still.

www.uschess.org 35 Scholastic Chess / World Youth Championships Annie Wang Clinches Gold at World Youth A relatively unseasoned World Youth team tests their mettle, but fails to medal as a team.

By GM JOHN FEDOROWICZ

his year I was lucky enough to coach at Tboth the 2017 World Cadets Chess Championships, played from August 21st to 31st in Poços de Caldas, Brazil, and the 2017 World Youth Chess Championships, held in Montevideo, Uruguay from September 16th to 26th. The tight scheduling between the two tournaments meant I arrived home from the World Cadets on September 1st and almost immediately returned to JFK airport on September 13th to head for the World Youth. The difference between the two tournaments is age: Players in the World Cadets are under 12, while the World Youth is for players older than 12 and younger than 18. In the past, both tournaments were held simultaneously, but as their popularity grew, they had to be split. At this year’s World Youth, the United States was represented by 28 players spread over four age groups: Under 14 Open, Under 16 Open, Under 14 Girls, and Under 16 Girls. This year we had zero players in either of the Under 18 categories. Some reasons might be that the tournament conflicts with school and some of our older youth might consider themselves too strong. Most of this year’s representatives were new to international tournaments, so it was unclear two blocks from Montevideo’s scenic prome - hotel. As a bonus touch of hospitality, we were which medal contenders would emerge. With nade and the Atlantic Ocean, served as the visited by a representative from our embassy such a small contingent, we only needed four tournament venue. We were also pleased that in Montevideo during our stay. coaches. Twelve of our players elected to either our team room was located on the 25th floor Now let’s look at some chess, starting with bring their own coach or call home for prepa- of the Sheraton. We used this room for pre- our Under 16 Girls gold medalist, WIM Annie ration. Consequently, our coaching staff includ - game preparation, post-game analysis, and as Wang. For such a young player, Annie is very ed yours truly, GM Nick de Firmian, newcomer important a gathering place for our players. experienced and has had some close calls in GM Vladimir Georgiev, and IM Armen The coaches stayed across the street at the Aloft previous World Youths. It was clear early on Ambartsoumian. FST Michael Khodarkovsky Montevideo Hotel. GM Nick was the third that she was in good form. This round seven was the head of the delegation and Jerry Nash person and I was the fourth to check in at this game versus a tough opponent from China represented US Chess. brand new (and I mean new!—they were was when Annie began to separate herself from The Sheraton Hotel, Montevideo, located building the hotel while we were living there) the field.

ANNIE WANG AT THE CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS COMPETING IN THE 2017 U.S. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP.

36 January 2018 | Chess Life PHOTO CREDIT: AUSTIN FULLER, COURTESY OF CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS Bxc6?! 13. a5 12. ...bxc6 9. Rd1Bc610.Nc3Bxf311.Nc612. 8. ...Bd7 7. Qc2a68.a4 4. ...Be75.Bg20-06.dxc4!? 1. d4e62.c4Nf63.Nf3d54.g3!? Girls (7),Montevideo,Uruguay,09.22.2017 World YouthChessChampionship2017U16 WIM AnnieWang(FIDE2090,USA) WCM YijingYang(FIDE2043,CHN) dxc5 Qe816.Rd4 Nd717.Bxe7Qxe718.c6 advantage. consider, withwhatIbelieveisaslight 13. Nc3Nxf414.Qxf4isalineWhitemust playing thefreeingmove...c7-c5.)12.Bf4Nd5 13. Nbd2Ba814.Qc2.Blackishavingproblems important diagonal.)(11....Nbd712.Ba5Rc8 retreats, otherwiseitgetschasedfromthe Qc2 Bb710.Bd2Be411.Qc1(Thisbishop can use.Anotherwaytoplayis8.Qxc4b59. b5 ideas,buttheb4-squareissomethingBlack OPEN CATALAN(E05) this safepath.14. ...Bxf615.Ne4)14.c5 on thea8–h1diagonaltolessenpressure. this isthewaytogo. 6. ...c6.Ifoneprefers“closed”positions,then Black’s Bc8. hopes toplaywithastrongBg2whilerestricting the highestlevelsforsometimenow.White h6 15.Bd2Nb316.Bxb7Nxa117.Rxa1Ra7 Catalan Bishop”forpawnstructure,butshe didn’t considertheb-file. 18. Bc6isabitbetterforWhite,butBlack should beabletoholdadraw. 3 g! b 4 3(4 x6?Iwouldtake 13. Bg5!?Rb814.e3(14.Bxf6!? Black getsbigactivityontheopen b-file. White decidesincorrectlytocashin“The A typicalideaforBlackistoopposetheBg2 This moveusuallyslowsdownBlack’s...b7- I believethisisBlack’sbestchancetoequalize. The Catalanhasbeencausingbigtroubleon The line12.e3!?Na513.Ne4Nxe414.Bxe4 19. dxe6? 17. ...Qc618.d5Qd6 17. e4 16. ...Rfb8 14. ...Rb415.Qxc6Qd6!16.Qf3 13. ...Rb814.Qa4 but Whitehadsafercontinuations. GM Wesley So2017U.S.Championship2017, led toawinforBlackinGMJefferyXiong- Ne5 19.Qe4Qc520.Nd5Nd321.Nxc7Nxf2 here. keep Whitetieddowndefendingb2. anything aboutWhite’spassiveposition. control. The followup19.Bf4!?e520.Bc1feelslike I reallydon’tknowwhatWhiteshouldplay Logical playfromAnnie.Thedoubledrooks The continuation16.Qxd6cxd6doesn’tfix The move14.Ra4!?keepsthingsunder Uruguay Championships FIDE WorldYouth U14,U16,U18 10 U14, Sponsor: Two Sigma 27th, 6 Furfine; 28th,6:GabrielSam;63rd,4:AlexanderHemmat; 28th, 5 see: Mangalam; 17th,6 Bernardo Roselli.Formore information,games,andcompletestandings 70th, 4:BenjaminCarverBankhead; 11th, 7:MarthaSamadashvili; 12th,7:CindyZhang;16th,6 Date: 30th, 5 20th, 6 AT A GLANCE 1 2 ⁄ : AnnieWang; 5th, 7 http://wyccuruguay2017.com/ September 16-26,2017 1 1 2 ⁄ 1 ⁄2 ⁄2 1 : AriaHoesley;45th,5:Divya Pandey. ⁄ 2 : AnkitRaparthi;31st,6:AristoS.Liu;55th,5:Jonathan Martinez; : MarissaLi;34th,5:JuliaSevilla;48th,4 : FikirteHunt;21st,6:SimonaNayberg;26th,5 | 1 2 ⁄ : AlexanderCostello;15th,7:AydinTurgut;16th,Nikhil Kumar; 419 players 1 ⁄2 12th, 6 : EvelynZhu;27th,5 | 1 2 ⁄ Top U.S.Finishers: oheMri-uui 6h 6 16th, : SophieMorris-Suzuki; coatcCes/ Scholastic Chess | Location: . Girls U14, 28. Kg1Nb4 38. Ke3Bc5+,Whiteresigned. 35. Kg2Qb536.Qe4Qf1+37.Kf3Qh1+ 32. Bd2Rxb233.Re1Rb1!34.Rxb1Rxb1+ 29. Qe2Nxd530.exd5Qd731.Qxc4Qe8 Rd5 Qc626.Ra1R8b527.Qc2Nd3! 22. Qe2Ne523.Nd5Rb324.Nf4Qe825. 19. ...Qxe620.Kg2Bd621.Ra2Ng4! Bulgarian WFMViktoriaRadevaandRussian nrae o1 pointsoverthenearestchasers, increased to1½ did! Enteringthe10thround,Annie’sleadhad her, Anniehadtokeeponwinning.Andshe out of7. Kd3 Rb3+40.Bc3Rxc3+. White’s bestchance. 1 ⁄2 With twostrongRussianslurkingbehind This victoryputAnnieinclearfirstwith6½ Winning theExchangeandgame. Heading towardsd3. White isabouttolosethequeenafter39. : KatherineQi;29th,5 Sheraton Hotel,Montevideo, | Chief TournamentDirector: 7th, 7 World YouthChampionships Open U16, 1 2 ⁄ : RitikaPandey; 1 ⁄2 : YassaminL.Ehsani; 1 ⁄2 : AngelicaChin; 1 ⁄ 2 www.uschess.org : KimberlyLiu; 8th, 7 Girls U16, 1 ⁄ 2 : ShreyaB. 1 ⁄2 : IrisZhou; 1 ⁄ 2 : Jacob Open 1st, 37 Scholastic Chess / World Youth Championships

WIM Polina Shuvalova. Annie had already Qa4 Bc2! won against Radeva in round three and A nice move sending White’s queen to the Shuvalova in round five. This set up her round penalty box. 10 battle versus Serbian WFM Marina Gajcin for the clincher. 26. Qa5 Qh4 27. Bf3 Bxb1 28. Rxb1 Rc2!

FRENCH DEFENSE, ADVANCE VARIATION (C02) WIM Marina Gajcin (FIDE 2149, SRB) WIM Annie Wang (FIDE 2090, USA) World Youth Chess Championship 2017 U16 Girls (10), Montevideo, Uruguay, 09.25.2017 Bb6 14. Be3 a6 15. Bxc6 bxc6 16. Bxb6 Qxb6 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 17. b4! was played in GM Larry Christiansen- Qb6 6. a3 Bd7 7. b4 cxd4 8. cxd4 Rc8 9. GM Hikaru Nakamura at the 2010 U.S. Be2 Nge7 10. 0-0 Nf5 11. Bb2 Be7 12. Qd3!? Championship, where I was very impressed with Larry’s play) 11. Re1 is less aggressive. White can’t play Nbd2 until d4 is better Annie’s gold medal move! The idea of ... 10. Bc2?! defended. Qg3+ is tough to stop. 12. ... 0-0 13. g4?! In this line, 10. Nxe5!? Nxe5 11. Bb5+ Bd7 29. Qb6 Qg3+, White resigned. 12. Bxd7+ Qxd7 13. Nb3 (13. Nf3 Nxf3+ 14. This seems a bit rambunctious. White’s king - With this win, Annie clinched the gold medal Qxf3. I like White here. In many variations, side gets looser for no good reason. and gained 217.60 FIDE rating points, putting the g5-pawn comes back to haunt Black.) 13. 13. Nbd2!? This normal developing move her at 2307! ... 0-0-0 14. Qe2. I feel like Black is solid here, would be my preference. 13. ... a6! A positional but the safer king must be White’s. idea for players is to trade “bad bishop” for While Annie was our only medal winner, 10. ... Bxc5 11. Nxe5 Nxe5 12. Nb3 Be7 13. “good bishop.” Here Black plays for ... Na7 there were other notable performances. New f4!? followed by ... Bb5. Yorker Sophie Morris-Suzuki—my student at After sacrificing a pawn, White must play the event and GM Joel Benjamin’s in real life— for the initiative before the compensation dries entered the tournament with a FIDE rating of up. 1770 and a US Chess rating around 2100. I expected her low FIDE rating would cause some 13. ... gxf4 14. Bxf4 Ng6 15. Qh5! surprises for opponents and it did! All 11 of It’s difficult to find good defenses. Sophie’s opponents were higher rated, yet she 15. ... Bf6 finished with a final score of 6½ and gained 210 FIDE rating points. This rout of her Italian No better is 15. ... Nxf4 16. Rxf4 Rf8 17. opponent was typical of Sophie’s confident Raf1! Qb6+ 18. Kh1 Bd7 19. Rxf7 Rxf7 20. style. Qxf7+ Kd8 21. Qxh7. 16. Bh6! ANALYSIS AFTER 13. ... a6 FRENCH DEFENSE, TARRASCH VARIATION (C05) I always remind my students to think about being “stuck in the middle,” from the song, 13. ... Nh6 14. h3 f6!? Sophie Morris-Suzuki (FIDE 1770, USA) Maria Palma (FIDE 2091, ITA) “Stuck in the Middle with You,” by Stealers A very sharp move attempting to take World Youth Chess Championship 2017 U16 Wheel. I think of this when I prevent castling advantage of White’s “airy” king. Girls (9), Montevideo, Uruguay, 09.24.2017 just like Sophie’s Bh6 did. 15. Nc3 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 Be7 16. ... Qe7 The continuation 15. exf6!? gxf6 16. Nc3 The more popular replies include 3. ... Nf6 Nf7 17. Na4 Qd8 18. Nc5 is something White for a locked position after 4. e5 Nfd7 5. Bd3 c5 must consider. 6. c3 Nc6 7. Ne2 or for more open positions 3. 15. ... fxe5 16. dxe5 Be8 17. Rac1 Bg6 18. ... c5. In my opinion the Tarrasch is White’s Qb5 Qc7! best choice versus the French. Black has the safer king, so Annie correctly 3. ... Be7!? 4. Ngf3 Nf6 5. e5 Nfd7 6. c3 c5 avoids trading queens. 7. Bd3 Nc6 8. 0-0 g5!? 19. Nb1? (see diagram top of next column) This retreat seems a tad optimistic. The plan This aggressive try from Black aims to must be the long-winded Nb1-d2-b3-d4. undermine the d4- and e5-pawns. 19. Na4!? This looks very reasonable trying 9. dxc5!? Ndxe5!? 7. Rxf6! to get into c5. 19. ... Qd7 20. Nd4 Bg5! 21. Rce1 Qe7 22. The continuation 9. ... Nxc5 10. Bb5 Nd7 This fine Exchange sacrifice gives White Nxc6 Rxc6 23. Bd4 Bf4 24. Kg2 a6 25. (10. ... h6 11. Nb3 Bd7 12. Nxc5 Bxc5 13. Qe2 dark-square control near the black king.

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17. ... Qxf6 18. Rf1 Qe7 19. Bg7 This move causes some piece misplacement. Bh3 f6 43. Ned3 Re8 44. h6 fxg5 45. hxg7 Rg8 46. Nxe6+ Kd7 47. Rb8! Move 19 and two of Black’s pieces haven’t 9. Rb1 moved. Not a good sign. Now 0-0-0 is out. White’s king is in open 19. ... Bd7 territory anywhere on the board. After 19. ... Rg8 20. Qxh7 Rxg7 21. Qxg7 9. ... Qa5 10. Qd2 b5 11. a3 c4?! Nf8 22. Bd1! followed by Bh5 ends the game. Locking it up doesn’t feel right. 20. Bxg6 fxg6 21. Qe5! Rg8 22. Bf6 Qf7 The line 11. ... cxd4 12. exd4 b4! 13. axb4 23. Nc5 Bxb4 looks very good for Black. Ideas like ... Nb6 to a4 could be trouble on the c3-square. 12. h5 Bb7 13. Bh3 0-0-0 14. Ke2 Re8 15. Rhg1 Be7 Also OK is 15. ... g6!?. Black resigned here since after 47. ... Rxb8 16. Ra1 Bd8 17. b4 cxb3 e.p. 18. cxb3 Bc7? 48. Nf8+ Ke7 49. g8=Q Rxf8 50. Qxg5+, White is up a lot of material.

Alex Costello, playing in the Under 14 Open, was another top 10 finisher with 7½ points. He fell just outside medal contention with his fifth place finish. 23. ... Bc8 24. Bg5 Qg7 25. Qd6 Bd7 26. Nxe6, Black resigned. I would like to thank Two Sigma for their Black is mated in the few possible variations continued support. We appreciated both the she can try. great team uniforms and the team dinner. We’ve been having the dinner for a few years now, A surprise contender in the Under 14 Girls logistics permitting. It’s fun for all and a great I understand that Black was worried about was WCM Yassamin Ehsani. She busted into way to promote team togetherness. his king, but this is a serious positional error. the medal race with seven wins and one draw Overall, I thought the tournament was very in the first ten rounds. With her round 10 19. b4 Qb6 20. Bxc7 Qxc7 21. Rgc1 Nb6 well organized and I’d be very happy to visit victory over her Indian opponent, WCM L. 22. a4! Uruguay again in the future. Congratulations Jyothsna, Yassamin had a chance to medal with to all of our players for competing at a high a round 11 win. Unfortunately, a medal wasn’t level and proving to be a credit to the United to be. India took its revenge when WFM D. States. Thanks to US Chess for choosing me Jishitha won her match, but even with out the as a coach. It’s always an honor to represent win, Yassamin hauled in an incred ible number our country at chess events—for me, it’s an of FIDE points. Jishitha took clear first with 9 enjoyable experience and fun trip. Also thanks points, with WFM Bibisara Assaubayeva and to my fellow coaches, to Jerry Nash, and to WIM Elizaveta Solozhenkina, both from Russia, Tansel Turgut, a strong player and parent to taking second and third, respectively, after participant Aydin. I enjoyed playing chess and drawing on board one. hanging out with them. Our final game sees one of our Under 16 This year’s World Youth will be held from Open representatives taking care of yet another October 19th to November 1st and will once strong Indian opponent. This confusing win again be in Halkidiki, Greece—a very nice place 22. ... Nc4 23. Qd1 Kb8 24. axb5 axb5 25. to visit and play chess. The World Cadet will vaulted CM Jacob Furfine into a tie for sixth Nxb5 Qb6 26. Nc3 Nxb4 27. Rcb1 Na5 28. be in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia), Spain to eighth place. Furfine finished with 7½ points. Qa4 Qa6+ 29. Nb5 Nac6 30. Kd2 Rd8 31. Ra3 Qxa4 32. Rxa4 Na6 33. Ra2 Nc7 34. from November 3rd to November 16th. While QUEEN’S PAWN OPENING (D00) Nc3 Kc8 35. Na4 Na6 36. Rab2 Ba8 37. I’ve never been there, my hunch is that if it’s Spain, it will be good. From my experience, CM Jacob Furfine (FIDE 2243, USA) Bf1! whenever these events are held in Europe, they FM Sarkar Rajdeep (FIDE 2342, IND) Creating serious trouble for Black’s minor World Youth Chess Championship 2017 U16 get a huge turnout. Open (11), Montevideo, Uruguay, 09.26.2017 pieces. So until next time, good luck to our kids. 37. ... Nab4 Have a great year practicing, playing, and 1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bf4 a6 preparing—and I hope to see everyone later The line 37. ... Nc7 38. Nb6+ Kb8 39. Nxa8+ this year! A bit lazy, but very playable. Kxa8 40. Ra1+ Na7 41. Rba2 is hopeless; nor 4. e3 e6 5. g4!? is 37. ... Nab8 38. Nb6+ Kb7 39. Ra1 any better. 38. Rxb4 Nxb4 39. Rxb4 This strikes me as a little nuts, but what the heck! A Keres Attack/Veresov—very interesting. White’s minor pieces mop up. See more reporting from both the World Youth 5. ... c5 6. g5 Nfd7 7. h4 Nc6 8. Nf3 Qb6!? 39. ... Kc7 40. Nc5 Rd6 41. Ne5 Rf8 42. and the Cadets on US Chess News at uschess.org.

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Three Americans Crowned World Champions At World Cadets The U.S. team brings home seven medals in toto from Brazil.

By GM ROBERT HESS

ith 68 members of the United tournament is limited to the board. Each coach Nxc4 11. Nxc4 a6 and Black stands much better. WStates among the 419 players at worked with six students, preparing them 9. ... Nb6 10. Be3 the 2017 World Cadets Chess before the rounds and analyzing their games Championship, held August 21-31 in Poços de when they finished. Two days of double rounds The bishop can hardly be saved by 10. Bb5 Caldas, Brazil, expectations for the American and a stomach bug hampered a number of the because among other promising options 10. ... Be6 contingent were high. It didn’t hurt that many players, but most felt well enough to enjoy the 11. Qc2 Bd5 and 11. ... a5 are excellent for Black. European countries did not send players due water park attached to one of the hotels. 10. ... Bf5 to the distance. As for the chess, Abhimanyu was the star of But don’t be fooled by the sheer quantity of the first eight rounds, overwhelming his Better was the straightforward 10. ... Nxc4 competitors, as the pre-tournament rating lists opposition en route to a perfect score. However, 11. dxc4 Qd3 after which Black can reposition showed few Americans ranked in the top five. after a draw in round nine and a loss in the his queen to g6 and penetrate the compromised In fact, no U.S. player was rated within 100 10th round, he faced compatriot Aren Emrikian light squares. ELO of the top seed in any section besides the for the title. Russia’s Savva Vetokhin trailed 11. Rd1 Qc8? Under 8 Open, where Abhimanyu Mishra, the closely with 8/10, but the latter had actually It seems that Aren was concerned about record holder for youngest U.S. expert, was defeated both Abhimanyu and Aren, who also dropping his pawn on e5. Understandable, but highest rated. For example in the Under 10 had eight points. While to the Americans’ White would be forced to return the material. Open, Bharath Subramaniyam (2209) was the delight Savva was defeated, Aren seized the For example: 11. ... Nxc4 12. dxc4 Qc8 13. only player whose ELO started with a two. gold medal with this chaotic win over silver b5 Na5 14. Qa4 b6 15. Nxe5 Qe6 and Black, at As Head of Delegation Aviv Friedman (in medalist Abhimanyu. addition to all of the headache-inducing issues the very least, picks off c4. his position entails) stressed to parents at the GIUOCO PIANO (C54) 12. a4 official team meeting, ratings at such a young Abhimanyu Mishra (FIDE 1774, USA) Abhimanyu misses the opportunity to restore age can be unstable due to the small number of Aren Emrikian (FIDE 1408, USA) equality. White will have to part with a bishop games played. Some players may be underrated World Cadets U-08 Abs Chess no matter what, so he would have been better due to limited access to FIDE events, while others Championship 2017 (11), Poços de Caldas off initiating the exchange 12. Bxb6 axb6 with have yet to develop the consistency required to MG, Brazil, 08.31.2017 mutual chances. maintain a high rating. Frankly, the moves you 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. 12. ... Nxc4 13. dxc4 make and not the number next to your name d3 0-0 6. 0-0 d5 7. exd5 Nxd5 8. b4 Be7 decide the result of your games. 9. Qb3? (see diagram next page) There to help the players who registered for coaching were IM Andranik Matikozyan and This move hands Black a great position. Recapturing with the queen results in an GMs John Fedorowicz, Alex Goldin, Robert Moves like 9. a4 or 9. Re1 kept the balance. immediate loss: 13. Qxc4 Be6 14. Qe4 f5. Hungaski, and this reporter. US Chess procured While it may be tempting to win a pawn 13. ... Qe6 fantastic team uniforms sponsored by Two with 9. b5 Na5 10. Nxe5 the resulting position Sigma (which also sponsored a lovely team is good for Black. Two bishops with open space Aren could have improved his position by dinner) and courtesy of Champion System. Jerry are ample compensation. (10. Bxd5 Qxd5 11. force, but sacrificing material apparently was Nash worked with Aviv to handle all logistics. c4 is a better attempt to gain an advantage. not a part of his game plan. 13. ... Bg4 14. Nbd2 As readers who have taken part in grueling Despite the knight temporarily stuck on the e4! 15. Nxe4 (If 15. Nd4 is the best move, it is chess events know, most of the activity at a rim, here too Black is perfectly fine.) 10. ... clear that your position is very bad. Black wins

40 January 2018 | Chess Life PHOTO CREDIT: EMREKIAN BY JERRY NASH; OTHERS COURTESY OF FAMILIES c4 isolatedandvulnerable. will securethec5-square, leavingthepawnon favorable way:14....a515.b5Nb8 andBlack fixed hisopponent’spawnstructure ina 14. Ne1Rad8 a fullExchange.)15....Bxf316.gxf3Ne5is LEFT, PLAYINGWHITE:ARENEMRIKIAN,GOLDMEDALISTINTHEOPENUNDER8,TOPRIGHT:VINCENTTSAY, OPENUNDER 12, LOWERRIGHT:LIRANZHOU,GOLDMEDALISTINTHEOPENUNDER10.( devas tating forWhite.Thereisnowayto another goodmove.However,he couldhave the materialwithinterest.White’skinglacks shelter andhispawnstructureisinshambles. 19. Kf1Qxf3isawell-knowntactictowinback defend f3,for17.Nd2Nxf3+18.Nxf3Qg4+ Aren continueshisnaturaldevelopment with 23. ...Qg6 Nb2 Rf723.Re1 19. Bxc5Rfe820.Nd3b621.Bf2Rd722. 16. f3Bh517.Ne4f518.Nc5Bxc5 15. Nd2Bg4 Black withasizableadvantage. bishop pair.Thesimpleretreat18....Qc8leaves of thed4-square. 15. ...e4whichgainsspacebutalsocedescontrol Aren wouldhavebeenbetteroffkeepinghis It’s certainlynoteasytomakeamovelike Even verystrong grandmasterswouldover - UNDER 10GIRLSBRONZEMEDALISTELLENWANGISFEATUREDONPG.11) Bf7 32.Qb4Re833.c4Ng634. Qc3 28. ...Qh629.Be3Rf630.b5 Ne7 31.Ne5 25. c5Kh826.cxb627.Nc4e4 24. Kh1Ref8 28. f4 into thegame. turned suchthatWhiteiscalling theshots. Aren’s kingsideinitiative.Nowthe tableshave nating. 25. Nd3!whereBlackhassomedifficultycoordi- their counterparts,sodespitetheopposite-color ... Qg6followedbye4.Black’spiecesdominate his opponentfromeventuallyplaying...Bg6or to strikeinthecenter.Whitecanhardlyprevent intends tobreakonthequeenside. As Black’sprogresshasbeenslowed,White suddenly becomemuchmoredouble-edged. look thebestmoveinposition,whichhas bishops thepositionisfarfromequal. More tothepoint was34.a5asWhite This imprecisemovehelpsAren getback Abhimanyu hassuccessfullyshutdown There wasalottocalculateafter24....e4 The counterintuitive23....f4!allowsBlack coatcCes/ Scholastic Chess www.uschess.org World Cadets 41 Scholastic Chess / World Cadets crashes through on the queenside and Black’s needs to do is bring his king into the game for to keep her advantage: 31. ... Rd4 32. Rde1 counterplay has been stifled. The knight on e5 an easy win. Qxb2 33. Bxd6 Qc2! This is a hard move to is immune to capture until the queen gets off 48. ... Qxc4 49. Re3 Qc2 50. Rxd2 Qxd2 foresee with so many hanging pieces. And after the same diagonal as the bishop. 51. Rg3 Qd5+ 52. Kg1 Qxb5 53. Kg2 Qe2+ 34. Rxf6 Qxf5 35. Rxf5 exd6 and Black will go 34. ... Qh5 35. Nxf7+ Rxf7 36. a5 Qg4 37. 54. Kg1 b5 55. h3 Qe1+ 56. Kh2 Qxg3+ 57. up a pawn. Whether it is enough to win is axb6 axb6 38. Rf1 Kxg3 b4, White resigned. another story. Capturing the rook is an immediate draw by repetition. 31. ... fxe6 32. With everything protected, it is hard to make Qg6+ Kh8 33. Qxh6+ Kg8 34. Qg6+ Kh8. a move like 38. Qd2 which leaves c4 unde - There were no medalists in the Under 8 32. Rxh6!! fended. However, that pawn is easy to guard Girls, although Lila Quinn Field, Iris Mou, and with Ra4. The queen on d2 protects f4 and g2 Alice Lee were on boards one, two, and three, Now the rook is immune, so Black is lost. respectively, in the final round. Alice won four from future attack. 32. ... Bf6 38. ... Rd7 39. Qa3 straight games to finish the event tied for third with 8/11, earning fifth on tiebreaks. Consider - Of course not 32. ... Kxh6 33. Qxf7 when Just before making time control the queen ing this was the first international experience 34. Qg6 checkmate is unstoppable. ventures to the wrong side of the board. The for these players, they should be extremely 33. Qh7+ Kf8 34. Rxf6! pawn on b6 is a clear target, but there is no proud of their results. need to use the most powerful piece to attack The Under 10 Open was absolutely dominat - The final sacrifice, this time for forced it. ed by Liran Zhou, who became the youngest checkmate. 39. ... h6 master in US Chess history just prior to the 34. ... Ke8 Cadets. Liran’s win over the top seed was Forcing the queen to c1 with 39. ... Rd3 was beyond impressive and his 9½/11 earned him Mate ensues after 34. ... exf6 35. Qh8+ Ke7 better. Black can create luft next move. gold ahead of Arthur Xu’s silver. I was on the 36. Re1+ Kd7 37. Qe8. 40. Qa6 Nh4 same return flight as an exuberant Arthur and 35. Qxf7+ Kd8 36. Qg8+ Kd7 37. Qe6+ his mother, and he wore his medal the entire Ke8 38. Rg6, Black resigned. trip home. Both are extremely nice kids with very bright futures in chess. In the Under 10 Girls, Ellen Wang miracu- In the Under 12 Girls, Nastassja Matus was lously won a bronze medal. Heading into the poised for a podium finish since the early rounds. final round she was a point behind the player She and Divya Deshmukh had distanced in third, but no fewer than five results went themselves from the field and had 8½ and 9, her way. Ellen earned her placement, as she respectively, after ten games. Divya drew her final had the best tiebreaks in the entire field and game, which opened the door for Nastassja to powered through some tough games, including take the gold. However, it was not to be as she this important round six win. had to settle for silver after a final round defeat. The Under 12 Open was a free-for-all. After FINDING COUNTERPLAY five rounds, Gabriel Eidelman and Christopher Yoo led the American charge with 4½/5. 41. g3?? Ellen Wang (FIDE 1624, USA) WCM Le Cam Hien Nguyen Christopher knocked off top seed Javokhir An uncharacteristic blunder by Abhimanyu, Sindarov of Uzbekistan in the sixth round, but who had done so well to remain in the game. (FIDE 1394, VIE) World Cadets U-10 Fem Chess he lost his final three rounds to fall out of medal The only move to withstand the immediate Championship 2017 (6), Poços de Caldas contention. Gus Huston played a remarkable pressure was 41. Qa2. Yet psychologically it is MG, Brazil, 08.27.2017 seven American opponents—all coached— incredibly difficult to play this retreat after meaning GM Hungaski was unable to prepare voluntarily spending time to put the queen on him. It’s what happens when you’re playing so a6; White can attempt to passively resist (with well! Meanwhile, after a relatively slow start 41. Rg1), but Black is happy to sacrifice an Justin Wang was in clear first with 8/10. Exchange for a couple pawns and sustained Unfortunately, a resurgent Javokhir outplayed pressure after 41. ... Nf3 42. Rgf1 Nd2 43. Rfd1 Justin in the final round to knock him down Nxc4 44. Rxd7 Nxe3. to fourth place, which he shared with compatri - 41. ... Qe2 ot Max Lu. Max deserves a special shoutout for powering through a really bad illness to As White is forced to capture the knight, score eight points. the rest of the game is straightforward. Aren The stage was set for Vincent Tsay, who converts smoothly. entered the tournament as the seventh highest- 42. gxh4 Qxe3 43. Rae1 Qc5 44. Qa2 e3 WHITE TO PLAY rated American. I think being a bit overlooked 45. Qe2 Rd2 46. Qxd2 exd2 47. Rxe8+ worked in Vincent’s favor. He had a phenome - Ellen was in trouble, as her pawns are quite Kh7 48. Rd1 nal win in the last round to top the leaderboard, weak. Yet here she found the counterplay she though it was his save in the seventh round The continuation 48. Rd8 Qxc4 49. Kg1 Qe2 needed to turn the tables on her unsuspecting that allowed him a shot at the title. All cham- keeps White completely paralyzed as the rook opponent. pions, including Magnus Carlsen, need a bit of on f1 has no viable moves. For instance, if the 31. Re6! Bxb2? rook moves along the first rank, ... Qe1+ ends fortune every now and then. the game. White must shuffle, but all Black Black had to find the following continuation (see next game, next page)

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Very strong for White is 18. Ne4+ Ke6 19. At A Glance Nxb5 after which Black is hard-pressed to find a defense. The difficulty in finding this continuation stems from the fact that White is down FIDE World Cadets Championship 2017 a rook and there is no immediate checkmate. Still, Vincent would have had to be incredibly Date: August 21-31, 2017 | Location: Thermas Resort Walter World, resourceful to survive here. Importantly, the bishop is stuck on c8 rather than developed on Golden Park & Village Inn, Poços de Caldas, Brazil | 419 players | Top f5. 1 U.S. Finishers: Open U12, 1st, 8 2⁄ : Vincent Tsay; 4th, 8: Justin Wang; 5th,

1 18. ... Bf5 19. Qh4 Kg7 20. Qh7+ 8: Maximillian Lu; 14th, 7: Anthony B. He; 15th, 7: Alex Kolay; 18th, 6⁄2:

1 1 Christopher Woojin Yoo; 20th, 6 2⁄ : Gabriel Eidelman; 21st, 6 2⁄ : Gus Huston; The calm 20. Be3 is a move that I’d be scared 1 1 1 23rd, 6 2⁄ : Robert Shlyakhtenko; 24th, 6⁄2: Nico Werner Chasin; 29th, 6⁄2: to face as Black here. 1 Eddy Tian; Girls U12, 2nd, 8 ⁄2: Nasstassja A. Matus; 9th, 7: Ambica 20. ... Kf6 21. Qh4 1 1 Yellamiraju; 11th, 7: Rianne Ke; Open U10, 1st, 9 2⁄ : Liran Zhou; 2nd, 8 2⁄ :

1 The move 21. Qh6 freezes Black. It really is Arthur Zihan Xu; 10th, 7⁄2: Adi Murgescu; 14th, 7: Vyom Vidyarthi; 15th, 7: not easy to make a move in a position like this, 1 1 1 Frank Prestia; 18th, 6⁄2: Jack Levine; 20th, 6⁄2: Luke Sicong Ye; 23rd, 6⁄2: though the cool 21. ... Bxd3 looks good. White 1 1 Evan Park; 24th, 6⁄2: Adrian Kondakov; 26th, 6 2⁄ : Sandeep Sethuraman; can go after both rooks, but he’d still be down 1 1 7⁄2: Ellen Wang; 27th, 6 2⁄ : Eric Li; Girls U10, 3rd, 8th, 7⁄2: Tianna Wang; 9th, material: After 22. Nh7+ (22. Qh3 should hold) 1 7⁄2: Yang Yan Rui; 13th, 7: Sanjana Ramesh; Open U8, 1st, 9: Aren C. 22. ... Ke6 23. Nxf8+ Qxf8 24. Nc7+ Kd7 25. 1 Emrikian; 2nd, 8 2⁄ : Abhimanyu Mishra; 13th, 7: Steve Wongso; 14th, 7: Nxa8 Qxa8. Brian Xie; Girls U8, 5th, 8: Alice Lee. 7th, 7: Iris Zhaoying Mou; 9th, 7: 21. ... Kg7 22. g4? Omya Vidyarthi. | Tournament Director: Darcy Lima. For more information, games, and complete standings see: www.wccc2017.com. Playing for a win. Or a loss? Best was 22. Qh7+ forcing the draw. Sponsor: Two Sigma 22. ... Bxd3 23. Bh3 After this strange move, White is crushed. FORTUNE SMILES worked, it would be in every tactic book. 23. Qh7+ Kf6 24. Qh4 no longer is a draw CM Javokhir Sindarov (FIDE 2400, UZB) However, White was completely winning if by repetition. 24. ... Bxb5 25. Ne4+ Ke6 26. Vincent Tsay (FIDE 2031, USA) he refrained from being fancy and this over- Nxc5+ Kd6 27. Nb7+ Kc7 28. Nxd8 Raxd8. World Cadets U-12 Abs Chess zealous move came at a huge price. The rook and two knights will overpower the Championship 2017 (7), Poços de Caldas It is not too early for Black to resign after queen and pawn; his best try is likely 23. Be3 MG, Brazil, 08.28.2017 15. Qh4 Re8 16. Ne4. which allows White to bring the rook into the game with complications. If no checkmates can 15. ... Bxh8 16. Qh4 Kg7! be found, the ridiculously calm move 23. ... Amazingly there is no checkmate! If this Rb8 is preferable for Black, since it’s likely position were shown as a puzzle with no White will have to bail out. knowledge of the game’s earlier moves, I feel 23. ... Nd5 like White wins this position most of the time. However, there’s no doubt in my mind that With a wealth of extra material, the rest was the preteen IM could not fully recover from not difficult. his oversight. Vincent wisely avoids 23. ... Bxb5 24. Qh7+ 17. Qh7+ Kf6 Kf6 25. Nxf7! which is still great for Black after 25. ... Bg7 26. Nxd8 Raxd8. BLACK TO PLAY 24. Bd2 Nf6 25. Bg2 Bxb5 26. 0-0-0 Kg8 27. Rh1 Bg7 28. Ne4 Re8 29. Bg5 Re6 30. 12. ... b5? Nxc5 Qd6 31. Ne4 Nxe4 32. Bxe4 Bd3 33. Bg2 e4 34. f4 exf3 e.p. 35. Bxf3 Rb8 36. The opening went terribly wrong for Vincent Qh7+ Kf8, White resigned. and he is already in trouble, but this move hastens the collapse of his position. It looks even more weakening, but 12. ... f6 The seven medalists from the United States was worth a try. certainly deserve praise for their achievements. After all, they finished in the top three for their 13. exd5 age category in an international competition. It’s clear that White is practically won if he However, as I told all of my students in Brazil, can take the pawn without any consequences: White can force a draw if he pleases, but chess is chess no matter the age, federation, or 13. Nxb5. with the higher rating and a winning position rating of your opponent. If these kids can keep after just a dozen moves fresh in his mind, he that in mind, there is no reason why they won’t 13. ... Nxd5 14. Qe4 Nde7 15. Rh8+?? plays on. continue finding one good move at a time ... What a shocking blunder. If this move 18. Nxb5 and win more medals along the way.

www.uschess.org 43 Openings / King’s Indian Attack The King’s Indian Attack versus the French Defense If the King’s Indian Attack is part of your arsenal against the French Defense, here is a little-noticed pitfall for you to avoid.

By FM JON JACOBS

hen White chooses the King’s Indian Reversed plan of 2. d3 and 3. Nd2 against the French Defense, exchanging pawns on e4 for WBlack gets little respect, especially before White has played g2-g3 and can comfortably place his bishop on d3 instead of g2. Old books such as the classic Flank Openings by GM Ray Keene (first published in 1968) and How to Play the King’s Indian Attack by IM Angus Dunnington (1993) cite the game Ree-Pederson, Groningen 1965/66: 1. e4 e6 2. d3 d5 3. Nd2 Nf6 4. Ngf3 dxe4 5. dxe4 Bc5 6. Bd3 b6 7. Qe2 Bb7 8. 0-0 Nbd7 9. c3 Be7 10. e5 Nd5 11. Ne4 c5?! 12. Bg5 Nxe5? (the stronger 12. ... 0-0 is met by 13. c4! Nb4 14. Bb1! Bxg5 15. Nfxg5 h6 16. Nh7! Kxh7 17. Nxc5+ g6 18. Nxb7 Qc7 19. Nd6 Qc5 20. Be4, when White is not only a pawn ahead but the black king position is compromised) 13. Nxe5 Bxg5 14. Qh5 g6 15. Qxg5 winning material (Black resigned on move 22). Thinking 4. ... dxe4 to be simply inferior, I was surprised to find hundreds of games in the ChessBase Big Database began this way. Although rare among grandmasters, the database contains many recent games involving 2300 through 2500 level players, and the central exchange appears quite popular among amateurs in online blitz. Therefore, if you play 2. d3 versus the French, it is useful to be ready for the sideline 4. ... dxe4 5. dxe4 Bc5. An important question is whether White can make the e4-e5 advance before Black is able to occupy e5 with his own e-pawn. It appears that he can—but only if he is willing to accept a sudden transition to an endgame where his winning chances are modest, if his opponent springs a surprising tactical trick starting on move eight. The trick looms after the opening moves:

1. e4 e6 2. d3 d5 3. Nd2 Nf6 4. 0-0 Qe7 8. c3 a5, and a draw was Nc6 8. c3 Ng4?! (if 8. ... Qe7 9. b4 6. ... Nc6 7. e5 Ngf3 dxe4 5. dxe4 Bc5 6. Bd3 agreed on move 18. The tempting with a comfortable advantage. And The move 7. 0-0 led to equal 6. ... Ng4?! 7. 0-0 Bxf2+ 8. Rxf2 the standard rejoinder 8. ... a5 chances in Jean-Luc Seret-IM Ne3 9. Qe1 Nxc2 10. Qd1 Nxa1 ultimately lands Black in a pawn- Manuel Apicella, France, 1994: 7. 11. b4 works out poorly for Black: down endgame via the forcing ... e5 8. Bb5 0-0 9. c3 a5 10. a3 with open lines and Black behind sequence 9. Nfxe5 Nxe5 10. Nxe5 (White won’t be able to keep his in development, White’s two 0-0 11. 0-0 Re8 12. Nf3 Nxe4 13. material advantage after 10. Bxc6 minor pieces far outweigh the rook Bxe4! Qxd1 14. Rxd1 Rxe4 15. bxc6 11. Nxe5 Re8 12. Nxc6 Qd7) plus two pawns. Still worse is 6. Rd8+ Bf8 16. Bf4! Re7 17. Re1 10. ... Qe7 11. Rb1. ... Bxf2+? 7. Kxf2 Ng4+ 8. Kg1 Ne3 Rxe1+ 18. Nxe1 f6 19. Bxc7 Kf7 Alternatively, White could try 9. Qe1 Nxc2 10. Qg3 Nxa1 11. 20. Bd6 Bxd6 21. Rxd6) 9. 0-0 b5 7. Qe2 or 7. Bb5. Qxg7 with a decisive advantage. 10. Ne3 Bxe3 (Worse is 10. ... 7. ... Ng4 After 6. Bd3, Black can try ... e6- Nxe3? 11. Bxe3 Bxe3 12. Bxb5) 11. e5 immediately, but it’s not promis - Bxe3 Nxe3 12. fxe3 a6 13. a4 b4, The uninspired 7. ... Nd5?! fails GM Zbynek Hracek-GM ing. GM Michael Rohde-IM when 14. Rc1 would have left to challenge White’s play, yielding Vladimir Akopian, France 1996, Vladimir Akopian, U.S. Open, Los White with a clear plus, according the first player a clear edge. A saw the less ambitious 6. Be2 e5 7. Angeles, 1991, went 6. ... e5 7. Nc4 to Stockfish. recent game of mine continued 8.

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Ne4 Be7 9. a3 h6 10. 0-0 0-0 11. ening to grab the White d3-bishop via 20. Rh4 would fail to ... e5! Qe2 f5 12. exf6 e.p. Bxf6 13. Re1 with check. and if 21. Rxh7?! Bf5 followed e5 14. c3 (Still stronger was 14. Suddenly down a pawn, White by 22. ... Rc8+ results in a large Ng3, when Black lacks a decent is all but forced to adopt similar plus for Black as his rook penetr defense against the threatened 15. tactics, leading to an early queen- ates via c2.) Qe4) 14. ... Nf4 15. Bxf4 exf4 16. trade: In Rozic–Luessmann, Pardubice Rad1 Qe7 17. b4 Bg4 18. Qa2+ 10. Nxe5 Nxe5 11. Bb5+ c6 12. 2017, the move order 15. Nd6+ Kh8 19. Neg5 Ne5 20. Rxe5 Bxe5 Qxd8+ Kxd8 Kf8 16. 0-0-0 left the black king 21. Re1 Qf6? (21. ... Bh5 offered less favorably placed than in the 12. Qe2? was tried in Eugen the best chance to hold the game, preceding example. But even Rempel-Reimund Lutzenberger, although White should still win though White recouped his Germany, 2005—one of just three after 22. Rxe5) 22. Nxe5 Rae8 23. pawn after 16. ... f6 17. Be3 b6 games in the database to feature 8. Nef7+ Rxf7 24. Rxe8+ Rf8 25. 18. Nxb5, he had no advantage Play could continue 16. ... Rd8 ... Bb4+. All involved players rated Nf7+ Kg8 26. Nxh6+ Kh8 27. after 18. ... Ba6 as played in the 17. Rh3 h6 18. Rg3 Bf8 19. Bxe5+ between 1900 and 2300. After 12. Qg8+ 1-0. Jon Jacobs-Daniel game, and indeed would have fxe5 20. Rf3 Bd7 21. Rd1 Re8! ... Be7 Black was clearly better and Jatovsky, Marshall Under-2300, been slightly worse after the (Forced—on any other move went on to win on move 28. July 2017. stronger 18. ... Ke7. White will play Rf7 followed by In this critical position White Be2-g4xe6, ganging up on and 8. Ne4 has two reasonable tries: 13. Be2 2. 15. Nd6+ Kf8 16. 0-0 f6 (If 16. winning the pinned d7-bishop) 22. and 13. cxb4. Both promise com - ... a6 17. Be3 Nc6 18. Rfd1 e5 Rdd3 Re7. pen sation for the pawn minus, 19. Nxc8 Rxc8 20. Rd7 Rb8 21. thanks to Black’s loss of time with Rad1 White’s active rooks his king and the possibility for the assure an edge despite his white knight to occupy the d6- material deficit.) 17. Be3. Here square. Stockfish sees equal chances Black has a choice among after either of those moves ... but moves, the clearest of which as often happens with engine seems to be 17. ... Nc4 18. Nxc4 analysis, that isn’t necessarily the bxc4 19. Rfc1 Bd7! (Better than end of the story. the greedy 19. ... b5 20. b3! cxb3 After: 21. Rc7!, with a plus.) 20. Rxc4 Bc6. With Black having finally 13. cxb4 cxb5 14. Bg5+ Ke8 Now natural replies like 8. ... Be7 liberated his bishop to a post or 8. ... Qd5 suffer from the fact where it smoothly handles both defensive and offensive duties, Although Stockfish assesses that the black knight on g4 lacks a chances as completely equal, the solid escape square if it can’t capture it’s hard to see what White can accomplish even if he lands a black position must be handled on e5. For example, 8. ... Qd5 9. c4 with great care because he is almost Bb4+ 10. Kf1! Qd7 (in Oscar rook on the seventh rank. If 21. b5 Bxb5 22. Rc7, the bishop in Zugzwang. Humberto Castro Rojas – Oystein Summing up: If the King’s Indian Hjertenes, Haifa, 1976, Black was comes right back to c6 to hold the fort. Attack is part of your arsenal against already lost after 10. ... Qa5? 11. the French Defense, and you 3. 15. Nd6+ Kf8 16. Rd1 f6 17. Bf4 Bf4 when his queen was on the thought (as I did until recently) that Bd7 18. Bxe5 fxe5. Here White verge of getting trapped) 11. Bf4 7. e5 and 8. Ne4 refutes Black’s plan may seek an advantage with 0-0 12. a3 Be7 13. Qc2, and Black’s of 4. ... dxe4 followed by 5. ... Bc5, either 19. Nxb7, or 19. Nc4!?, scattered pieces and vulner able king you need to do a re-think. If you White has a choice of methods for or 19. Nf7!? ... although engine matter more than White’s loss of are comfortable striving to grind activating his rooks. analysis indicates none will lead the castling privilege. out a win in one of the close 1. 15. 0-0-0!? was tried in Xavier to a forced win. Black, however, has a hidden endgames discussed in the Pinero Fernandez-Jose Maria resource in this position: The alternative 13. Be2 may be preceding paragraphs, then you may Hernando Rodrigo, Spain, 1999. 8. ... Bb4+! 9. c3 Ngxe5! White’s best try. After 13. ... Be7 continue playing 7. e5. If not, then After 15. ... f6 16. Nd6+?! Ke7 you may need to scale back your Black had the better of it and (13. ... Ba5 is also possible) 14. Bf4 ambitions when faced with this went on to win on move 34. f6 (If 14. ... Ng6 15. 0-0-0+ Ke8 16. black system by settling for a White should have played 16. Nd6+ Bxd6 17. Bxd6 produces the different seventh move (such as 7. Nxf6+ gxf6 17. Bxf6 Nf7 18. Bxh8 sort of compensation most players a3, or 7. 0-0, or 7. Qe2) that permits Nxh8 19. Rd4 Nf7. Although would happily accept with White, Black to stabilize his center with ... Stockfish thinks Black is slightly even though the engine says chances e6-e5. better here, rooks have a way of are dead-equal.) 15. 0-0-0+ Kc7 16. gradually gaining strength when Rd3 leads to a complex situation in pitted against a minor-piece duo which Black’s extra pawn is essen- in an endgame, especially when tially meaningless ... indeed his there are scattered enemy pawns soon-to-be doubled e-pawns will What openings would you like to see the rooks could target. (However, crucially hinder the mobility of his covered on these pages? Write to ... gaining a tempo by threat - an immediate pawn-grab attempt bishops. 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www.uschess.org 45 Remembering: GM WILLIAM LOMBARDY Lombardy’s Perfect Championship A game from the 1957 World Junior Championship, where Lombardy scored one of his greatest triumphs By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

GM WILLIAM “BILL” LOMBARDY HAD Give yourself full credit for either 4. Bc4 or queenside castling while keeping the tension notable achievements throughout his chess 4. Nf3. One popular theme for White (though with a possible discovery against the black career, though perhaps he will be best remem - unnecessary) is to delay the development of queen. bered for being Bobby Fischer’s second at the the king-knight until Black first plays ... e7-e6, 8. … Nbd7 greatest chess spectacle of all-time, the 1972 thus avoiding a pin (... Bc8-g4). Fischer-Spassky match in Reykjavik, Iceland. 4. … Nf6 Now Black can castle queenside, if so desired. Bill’s winning of the World Junior Chess The move also adds support to e5 and f6. Championship at Toronto in 1957 by a perfect In the meantime, Black plays a useful 9. 0-0 Par Score 5 11-0 score, echoing Fischer’s 1963-64 U.S. developing move. Bill’s no-nonsense style prefers this expedited Championship result, must also be cited. This 5. Nf3 Par Score 5 month’s game is from that event. It presents castling. But please accept full credit for 9. Bd2, Lombardy’s very nice win against Ibrahim Bhagat Lombardy is not afraid of the pin and rapidly with a different, though perfectly acceptable, (Black) of Egypt. The opening moves were: develops this knight. He just wants to get his approach in mind. pieces out and get castled. 9. … 0-0-0 SCANDINAVIAN DEFENSE (B01) 5. … Bg4 Now Black castles too. When players castle William Lombardy on opposite sides, the outcome is often Ibrahim Bahgat The pin we’ve been talking about. Lombardy World Junior Championship (11) says by implication “so what.” Another good dependent on which attack comes first. Toronto, Canada, 08.16.1957 developing move Black had was 5. ... Bf5. 10. Bf4 Par Score 6 6. h3 Par Score 5 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 Lombardy continues to place his pieces on White “puts the question to the bishop.” Will decent squares. His dark-square bishop now the bishop take the knight or retreat to h5? cuts deep into Black’s camp. 6. … Bxf3 10. … g5 Black answers the question by exchanging Black tries to shift the focus to White’s bishop for knight, but thereby gets the next kingside. He might also have tried 10. ... e7- free move. Nevertheless, both 6. ... Bh5 and 6. e5, though perhaps he was fearful of opening ... Bf5, keeping the bishop, are probably slightly the center against White’s bishops. better. 11. Bh2 Par Score 6 7. Qxf3 Par Score 5 Lombardy retreats his bishop to a safe haven, Naturally, Lombardy’s sound approach calls staying on the same powerful diagonal. It’s great for taking back with the queen, developing the how a bishop can pose dangers from a mile away. Now ensure that the above position is set up big piece while avoiding doubled pawns. This withdrawal is consistent with his style, but on your chessboard. As you play through the both 11. Bd2 and 11. Be3 were also quite playable 7. … c6 remaining moves in this game, use a piece of (accept 5 points part credit for either). paper to cover the article, exposing White’s next Black does two things with this move: he 11. … g4 move only after trying to guess it. If you guess obstructs the white queen’s attack on b7 and correctly, give yourself the par score. Sometimes It’s war, and Bahgat plunges ahead. He he gives his own queen a retreat along the a5- points are also awarded for second-best moves, sacrifices a pawn for apparent attack. But Black d8 diagonal. and there may be bonus points—or deductions— might have prepared the advance with 11. ... for other moves and variations. Note that 8. Bd3 Par Score 5 h5. He also might have developed the king- means that White’s move is on the next line. White continues to opt for speedy develop - bishop with 11. ... Bg7. 4. d4 Par Score 5 ment. But accept full credit for 8. Bd2, preparing 12. hxg4 Par Score 5

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PROBLEM I PROBLEM II PROBLEM III ABCs of Chess Mating net Mating net Mating net

These problems are all related to key positions in this month’s game. In each case, Black is to move. The answers can be found in Solutions on page 71.

January Exercise: You’re keeping score. Your opponent plays the next move. It intrigues you. You become absorbed. You think for a stretch, and suddenly realize you haven’t recorded your opponent’s move. Trying to write it down, your PROBLEM IV PROBLEM V PROBLEM VI scoresheet soon becomes unreadable, Mating net Mating net Mating net moves written wrong, erased, or simply left out. You can minimize this problem by getting into the habit of writing your opponent’s move right after it’s played, before you’ve become engrossed. By notating the opponent’s move before starting to think about it, you’ll make fewer recording mistakes. You’re also less likely to be distracted from working out what’s truly important: your next move.

To be sure, White had to deal with Black’s 15. Bf5 Par Score 6 The b-file is now White’s. Black’s kingside thrust. Capturing the menacing pawn makes attack is non-existent. This pin is totally debilitating. Black doesn’t sense. Usually, the best way to cope with an have lots of productive ideas at his disposal. 18. … Qa7 attacker is to get rid of it. What’s he going to do? White’s bishops slice Black’s retreating to this cubby hole is 12. … Re8 right into Black’s position. practically forced. Black had better. He might have followed 15. … Be7 19. Bxd7+ Par Score 7 up with 12. ... Rg8 or 12. ... h5, but, in both Give yourself 1 bonus point if you planned to cases, White would still have a big edge. answer 15. ... Qxb2? by either 16. Qf4 or 16. This is immediately mortifying for Black. 13. Ne4 Par Score 5 Qg3, both of which are crushing. Even 16. Rab1 His position now falls apart. Ever classical, Lombardy centralizes his (for example) does the trick, since 16. ... Qa3 is 19. … Kxd7 knight. But accept full credit for either 13. d5 met by 17. Qxc6+. However you look at it, Black’s only legal move. or 13. Qf5. In either case, Lombardy’s position Black is up the creek. 20. Qf5+ Par Score 6 would have real winning chances as well. 16. Rad1 Par Score 6 13. … Qb6 Lombardy improves his position, knowing Black has two responses, both of which fail This is an empty threat against b2. After all, that 16. ... Qxb2 loses as before, by either 17. badly. taking the b2-pawn would likely enable White Qf4 or 17. Qg3 for sure (1 bonus point). 20. … Ke7 to exploit the b-file. On the other hand, by 16. … Bd8 retreating to b6, Black’s queen adds support to c6, Give yourself 1 bonus point if you had expected which in some lines could be very vulner able. Black hopes to reposition his bishop to neu - to answer 20. ... Re6 by 21. d5, when 21. ... cxd5 22. Qxd5+ Ke8 23. Rxb7 is very bad for Black. 14. Nxf6 Par Score 5 tralize White’s hold on the b8-h2 diagonal. 21. Re3+ Par Score 6 With this simple exchange, White comes 17. Rd3 Par Score 6 away with a growing advantage. No matter how A serious rook lift. Lombardy now has his If 21. ... Kf8, then 22. Rxe8+ Kxe8 23. Bd6, Black takes back, his position looks hopeless. sights on the b-file. Add 1 bonus point if you with 24. Re1+ coming up, is disheartening. So 14. … exf6 intended to answer 17. ... Qxb2? by 18. Rb3, ... Black gave up. A very pretty game indeed, when 18. ... Qxa2 is demolished by 19. Qxc6+. and one indicative of Lombardy’s fine style and Black’s kingside is in ruins, but the recapture deserved title. 17. … a6 14. ... Nxf6 wouldn’t have saved the day either, 21. … Black resigned. since White has several strong moves at his This gives the black queen a retreat. Black’s disposal, including 15. Be5 and 15. Qf5+ with position still is in shambles. 14. ... exf6. Black here is hoping for counterplay along the opened e-file. 18. Rb3 Par Score 6 See scoring box on page 71.

www.uschess.org 47 Remembering: GM WILLIAM LOMBARDY Lombardy’s Endgame Skills The teenaged William Lombardy shows his talents in the World U-20 Championship. By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

NEWS OF A GRANDMASTER’S PASSING fills the chess community with deep sadness, serving as a reminder that no title or rating can insulate a chess player from the harsh reality of death. Yet “as a day well spent brings happy sleep,” remarked Leonardo da Vinci, “a life well spent brings happy death.” The life of GM William Lombardy, who passed away at age 79 on October 13, 2017, was certainly well spent. He is most famous for his role as Bobby Fischer’s second and confi - dant, a role that would come to be immortal - AFTER 27. ... Rc4 ized in book and film after the 1972 World to win the e4-pawn by eliminating the knight Championship match between Fischer and there are no points of entry for either side. lead nowhere: 31. Bh4 meets with 31. ... Spassky. Make no mistake: Lombardy was a Unwilling to concede to a draw just yet, Kf5,when 32. Bxf6 gxf6 is a dead draw and any fearsome player in his own right, attaining the Lombardy mounts a display of virtuosity that other move is met by ... g5, kicking the bishop grandmaster title in 1960 after scoring 12/13 would make Bobby Fischer himself jealous. away. But at least this is better than 31. Be5??, to lead the United States to a gold medal at the 28. Rxc4! which is a terrible blunder on account of (do 1960 World Student Team Championship. you see it?) 31. ... c3!! 32. Bxf6 c2, and the pawn The assiduous chronicler of Lombardy’s rich This move does not change the objective promotes (that dang king on d4!). life would be remiss without at least a passing evaluation, but it is only the way for White It is at this juncture that Lombardy—still a mention of Lombardy’s skill in the endgame. to make progress. Black will have a rather teenager—demonstrates a practical and psycho- It was often precisely in the final stage of the fearsome passed pawn in the ensuing minor logical awareness well beyond his years. game when Lombardy’s brilliant positional piece ending, but the price he will pay for it 31. h3! understanding and devilish eye for tactical rivals the monthly rent of an apartment in nuance came to the fore. In this month’s col - San Francisco (or the yearly Stanford tuition I’m in love with this move, even if it is not, umn, we will pay our respects to this humble rate ... not that I would know). objectively speaking, all that good. It is a rather servant of American chess by reaping the 28. ... dxc4 impetuous overture, implying that White is so instructive value from one of his most memo- comfortable with his present state, so dismissive rable endgame performances. This is forced, since 28. ... bxc4? allows White of Black’s fearsome protected passer, that he to create a monstrous passed pawn on the can bide his time with esoteric pawn moves. MEMORABLE queenside. After 29. Kc3 Ke6 30. Kd4, the But this move also contains a more insidious William Lombardy combined threats of f2-f3, undermining Black’s intention: given enough time, White will move Erkki Makelainen pawn chain, and a3-a4 followed by b4-b5 should his bishop to h2, and will threaten to run the World Junior Chess Championship (10), decide the game in White’s favor. g-pawn up the board and pry the knight’s fingers Toronto, Canada, 1957 29. Kc3 Ke6 30. Kd4 Nf6 away from the e4-pawn. This is nothing that (see diagram top of next column) Black can’t deal with, but Makelainen may have (see diagram top of next column) felt a pang of anxiety creep up his spine. And Having started the World Under-20 Champi- he decides, understand ably enough, to resolve onship with a lackluster 9/9, Bill has come up The point of the rook trade is clear: Black’s the situation before it gets messy. knight is squarely relegated to defending e4, against a stalwart opponent in the talented 31. ... Nd5? Finnish junior Erkki Makelainen (sometimes his and White’s king has permanently sealed off name is given as Timo O. Makelainen or Erkki the center. The logical question, of course, is Makelainen must have assumed that 32. Kxe4 Makinen. ~ed.). The position appears totally whether or not White can do anything with is forced, and correctly judged that after 32. ... lifeless: the c-file is permanently closed off and his positional trumps. Straightforward attempts Nc3+ 33. Kd4 (33. Kf3 Nb1 will also lead to a

48 January 2018 | Chess Life Remembering: GM WILLIAM LOMBARDY

PROBLEM I: 1500 LEVEL PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL Practicum William Lombardy GM William Lombardy Abe Turner, IM Kick Langeweg Each month GM Naroditsky will present New York, 1957 Siegen, 09.12.1970 two problems taken from actual games that illustrate the theme of this month’s column. Your task is to find the best line of play. Problem I should be solveable by a player at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by a player roughly at a 2000 rating.

See the solutions on page 71.

WHITE TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE

draw, since anything other than 34. Ke4 or 34. pieces on the board with 33. ... c3. To be fair, f7+ Kf8 48. Kd7 c1=Q 49. e7+ Kxf7 50. Ke2 is asking for trouble) 33. ... Ne2+ 34. Ke4 following 34. f4 c2 35. Bb2 the win is quite e8=Q+, etc. Black draws comfortably, either by repetition straightforward. But there’s a problem: simultaneous promo - or by snatching the bishop. But Lombardy has 34. Bxf6 Kxf6 tion is cool, but White is actually trying to win. cooked up a divine tactical resource. Before the The challenge, then, is to modify the initial big reveal, it is worth mentioning that 31. ... At first blush, it might appear that the conditions such that the extra tempo White g5 (among other moves) prevented White’s position is utterly drawn, since White’s king obtains from promoting with check becomes plan and kept the status quo. And after can never move too far from the pawn. But decisive. something like 32. f3 exf3 33. gxf3 Nd5 34. e4 conscientious students of the endgame will 43. a4!! Nf4 35. Bxf4 gxf4, it is time to shake hands. quickly realize that this assessment is specious. 32. Be5!! And Lombardy, of course, was a conscientious Simply brilliant. Lombardy is not under- student of the game indeed. mining anything with this move; he is simply How about them apples? The king and pushing the pawn through to a5. The point 35. f4 bishop—laughably awkward as they appear— is that once White’s newly-minted queen nonetheless join forces to corner the e4-pawn The first phase of the winning plan is picks up the defenseless pawn on a6, he will and restrain Black’s passer in the process. The straightforward: White needs to create a pair be only a few steps away from promotion. immediate tactical justification is that 32. ... c3 of connected passers and push them as far as Take a moment to conceptualize this idea in no longer works: 33. Kxe4 c2 34. Bb2 and the they will go without the monarch’s support. your own terms. Now, let’s see how it actually pawn is easy pickings for the king. plays out: 35. ... h5 36. g4 hxg4 37. hxg4 Ke6 38. But Black has embarked on a path of no Kd4 Kf6 39. e4 Ke6 40. e5 Ke7 41. f5 43. ... Ke7 44. a5 Ke8 45. e6! Ke7 46. return, because 32. ... Nf6 meets with 33. Bxf6 gxf5 42. gxf5 Ke8 Ke5! c3 47. f6+ Ke8 and Kxe4, when the pawn ending offers a real- The try 47. ... Kf8 goes down to a different life example of a classic study motif (more on study-like motif: 48. Kd6 c2 49. e7+ Ke8 50. this below). Believe it or not, 31. ... Nd5 is— Ke6! c1=Q 51. f7 mate. yes—a decisive mistake. 48. Kd6 c2 49. f7+ Kf8 50. Kd7 c1=Q 51. 32. ... g6 e7+ Kxf7 52. e8=Q+ Kg7 53. Qe7+ Makelainen tries to limit the damage as best Snap, crackle, pop! On any king move, Qe6+ he can, but the disappearance of the e4-pawn or Qf6+ will pick up the a6-pawn, when White heralds utter devastation. It was probably will finally be able to reap the rewards of his worthy muddying the waters with 32. ... Nc3, intricate labor. though Black’s prospects are similarly grim after the smoke clears: 33. Bxg7 Nd1 (33. ... 53. ... Kg8 54. Qe6+ Kg7 55. Qxa6 Qd1+ Nb1 34. Kxe4 Nxa3 35. f4 is crushing) 34. Kxe4 56. Qd6 Qf1 57. a6 Nxf2+ 35. Kf3 Nd3 36. e4 and White should The easy part is done, but what now? White What was that about the pawn being a few win by slowly advancing the kingside pawn can go so far as to push one of his pawns to steps away from promotion? majority. I’ll employ a cringe-worthy authorial the sixth rank, but Black’s king will simply waltz between e7 and f6 (or e6 and f7). 57. .. Qc4 58. a7 Qa2 59. Qe7+, Black cop-out and encourage readers to check my resigned. conclusion on their own. Sue me. The crux of the matter is that White can 33. Kxe4 Nf6+?! use his king to help the pawns, resulting in A wonderful game from a wonderful player. simul taneous promotion. This paradoxical The teenage Lombardy so effortlessly navigated This accelerates Black’s defeat, though statement is actually the subject of a great the various twists and turns of this endgame converting the pawn ending will nonetheless many classical pawn endgame studies. The that the “crookedest” street in the world should demand rather impressive precision from skeleton line goes something like this: 43. e6 have a “y” affixed to it. You will be missed, GM White. Still, it was worth keeping the minor Ke7 44. Ke5! c3 45. f6+ Ke8 46. Kd6 c2 47. Lombardy!

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Name State Pts. State Leaders State Pts. State Leaders State Pts. HUNG, ALAN CA-N 10496 SHEPARD, RIVER ID 2766 CAO, ELTON OH 7169 PILLAI, ADITHYA VA 10014 DAUM, MATTHEW IL 6332 WANG, OSCAR OK 3804 PETERS, AARON OK 8981 KACZANOWSKI, AIDAN P IN 4208 TANG, AUSTIN OR 3850 SIVAKUMAR, SHAAKETH CA-N 8893 SHESHAPPA, SAMEETH KS 4955 FENG, ANDREW T PA 7863 RAMESH, RAHUL NC 8647 SHAWKAT, SAIF KY 2880 VAIJAEEPAY, VAISHNAVI RI 3318 APPLEGARTH, BRYANT LA 3106 MOORE, ELI DAVIS SC 3250 State Leaders State Pts. SU, CARAH MA 5138 TAO, ARTHUR SD 1822 KING, KENNY PAUL AK 700 GUO, BRADLEY MD 4190 RODRIGUEZ, CARLOS XAVIER TERR 2100 GUTHRIE, MICHAEL BARTLETT AL 3381 AMAR, BENJAMIN ME 3446 WU, LILLIAN TN 6059 BELLISARIO, STEVEN AR 5701 REED, HUNTER MI 5814 OBEROI, SHELEV TX 4755 SELVAM, SANJAY AZ 5950 LEE, ALICE MN 3754 RAY, UJAN UT 5861 SIVAKUMAR, SHAASHWATH CA-N 8576 ZHENG, MERRICK MO 6704 GORTI, ATMIKA VA 6182 HUANG, YISHI CA-S 6300 WU, RYAN BOYD MS 4495 TAYLOR, AEDAN E VT 1758 MARSH, ALEXANDER J CO 2449 MCGLENN, SIMON BLAISE MT 418 LI, ALBERT WA 6249 WEBER, MADELINE L WI 6103 HATCHER, KATHERINE CT 4701 KARTHIK, ADVAITH NC 5135 YADAV, OMKAR WV 1506 SPASOJEVIC, NICHOLAS DC 7592 SOORI, ISAIAH C ND 652 MC LNERNEY, BRYAN C WY 2994 LUO, TERRY DE 6215 LE, BENNY NE 1934 NGO, BACH FL 5809 TIRUVEEDHULA, SUHAVI NH 4864 MYDUKUR, AMIT GA 6709 CHINNAMBETI, ABHINAV NJ 8560 WHITE, ADRIEL HI 2268 CONTRERAS, ANDRES NM 3978 CHEN, NATHAN IA 4155 GIOVANNETTI, GRANT NV 680 PORTH, DARWIN ALBERT ID 2766 YANG, JACK NATHANIEL NY 7721 Official standings for events received and processed by December 12, 2017.

50 AugustJanuary 2017 2018 | | Chess Chess Life Life www.uschess.org 50 See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14 Bids Note: Organizers previously awarded options for US Chess National Events must still submit proposals (including sample budgets) for their events. National Events OVERDUE BIDS Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events Please contact the National Office if you are interested in bidding for a National Event. US See TLA in this issue for details Chess recommends that bids be submitted -(*#5 &"&5+4), %5,4+5$14+/302.13/5!50%)155February 16-18 or 17-18 • according to the following schedule. However, Schaumburg, Illinois bids may be considered prior to these dates. -(*#5 &"&5+4), %5,4+5$14+/302.13/5!54.)55February 17-19 • Parsippany, New Jersey US Chess reserves the right to decline all bids -(*#5 &"&5+4), %5,4+5$14+/302.13/5!5 ,.)55February 17-19 or 18-19 • Santa Clara, and organize the event itself. California 0%50 %5,/42,5'3.)50 524)3024'5, ,2). -(*#5 &"&5+4), %5,4+5$14+/302.13/5!5"0 )155February 23-25 or 24-25 • Kissimmee, 4 43'4 ',5 0%5 35.,,5www.uschess.org/con Florida tent/view/12116/705/. -(*#5 &"&5 230%5$1,..5$02%,..55March 9-11 • San Jose, California RATING SUPPLEMENTS -(*#54)3024'5 230%5315!5$14+/302.13/.55April 6-8 • Atlanta, Georgia Rating supplements will be updated EACH -(*#5''!3%'.54)3024'5$14+/302.13/.55April 20-22 • Chicago, Illinois MONTH on the US Chess website, and each monthly rating supplement will be used for all April 27-29 • Columbus, Ohio -(*#54)3024'5315"100'5!*-5$14+/302.13/55 tournaments beginning in that month, unless -(*#54)3024'5',+,2)4% 5!5$14+/302.13/.55May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee otherwise announced in Chess Life. The US Chess -(*#5 &"&5 0+,2.5/,255June 20-21 • Las Vegas, Nevada website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists -(*#54)3024'5/,255June 21-24, 22-24 or 23-24 • Las Vegas, Nevada unofficial ratings. The purpose of unofficial ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for pairing FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details) or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be 5 5!55March 31-April 1 • New York, New York at Marshall Chess Club. unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating Spectators can get more info at www.marshallchessclub.org or 212-477-3716. at their discretion, even without advance publicity -(*#5 &"&5 230%5/,25$14+/302.13/55June 21-24 • Kenner, Lousiana of such a policy. -(*#5 &"&5",230%5/,25$14+/302.13/55June 21-24 • Kenner, Lousiana NOTE -(*#5 &"&5$4,)52 3)4)3024'5$14+/302.13/55July 12-15 • Milpitas, California The TLA pages “Information for Organizers, **)15422 4'5-(*#5 &"&5/,255July 28-August 5 • Middleton, Wisconsin TDs, and Affiliates” and “Information for Play- ers” can now be found online at main.uschess.org/ -(*#5 &"&5$'4..5$14+/302.13/.55November 9-11 • Plymouth, Minnesota go/tlainfo. -(*#5!*-5%4,5$14+/302.13/.55December 14-16 • Orlando, Florida -(*54)3024'5 230%5315!5$14+/302.13/.55April 26-28 • Grapevine, Texas PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND -(*54)3024'5',+,2)4% 5!5$14+/302.13/.55May 10-12 • Nashville, Tennessee Many Grand Prix tournament organizers will *-()15422 4'5-(*5 &"&5/,255August 3-11 • Orlando, Florida contribute $1 per player to the Professional -(*5!*-5%4,5$14+/302.13/.55December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida Health & Benefits Fund. All Grand Prix tournaments which participate in this program are -(-(54)3024'5 230%5315!5$14+/302.13/.55April 24-26 • Jacksonville, Florida entitled to be promoted to the next higher -(-(54)3024'5',+,2)4% 5!5$14+/302.13/.55May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee Grand Prix category—for example, a six-point -(-(5!*-5%4,5$14+/302.13/.55December 11-13 • Orlando, Florida tournament would become a 10-point (Enhanced) -(-*5" /,%4)3024'.555May 7-9 • Nashville, Tennessee tournament. Points in the top category are promoted 50%. *-*.)5422 4'5-(-*5 &"&5/,255July 31-August 8 • Cherry Hill, New Jersey -(--54)3024'5 230%5315!5$14+/302.13/.55April 29-May 1 • Grapevine, Texas ATTENTION AFFILIATES US Chess has partnered with R.V. Nuccio & Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide US Chess affiliates with affordable annual liability and short term event insurance. The liability coverage is available for approximately $265 per year for a $1,000,000 limit of insurance. Also available is contents property and bonding insurance. For more information, please go to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-federation.html. For event insurance, please go to www.rvnuccio.com.

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Registration @ Sun 8-8:30a, Round Times @ Sun 9a 11:30a 2p 4:30p; The Tournament Announcements on the following pages are provided for the convenience of US Chess members and for Mon 10a 3:30p. Time Control: G/61 d5 in Rounds 1-3, 40/120 SD/30 d5 informational purposes only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither US Chess nor Chess Life warrants the accuracy of in Rounds 4-6 (merge in Round 4 with 3-day schedule). Info/flyer: anything contained in these tournament announcements. Those interested in additional information about or having questions www.BayAreaChess.com/usatw. Scholastic Event Prizes: Trophies to each player in Top 3 teams overall, Top u1200 team ,u900 team, concerning any of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed. Chess Life will exercise all due diligence in u600 team, u300 team. Trophies to top “Girls” team, top “School” team, providing accurate typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibility for errors made in such work. and top “Club” team. Trophies to top two scorers on each board (1-4). Commemorative medals to all others. Scholastic Event EF: $179/team &&4'3.#45 .3)5-5-*(.334+5/&34152#4(4155 53)45&2,,2 .05/++.3.20/,51*,4-5/%%,"5325 1/0+5$1. or $49/player by 2/11. 2/12-17: $15 extra per player or $60 per team 32*10/(403-55)45*/1/0344+5&.1-35%1.45(*-3545/35,4/-35 !5 525(21453)/052045%1.45*0+415 5(/"5'2*03 & Onsite. Sched: Onsite Registration: Sat 8-9a | Games @ Sat 10a 32 /1+-53)45 1/0+5$1.5%2.035323/,!55$1.4-54,2 53)45(/.(*(54031"5&445+250235'2*03532 /1+-53)45 1/0+ 11:30a 1p 2:20p 3:40p. Info/flyer: www.BayAreaChess.com/usatws. Blitz Event: Registration Mon 6-7pm, Rounds 7:30-9:30pm. EF: $14, $1.5%2.035323/,!5,-25.0',*+45&*,,53.(45'20312,5023.05.0'14(40352153.(45+4,/"54#405.&5+4,/"5.-54125+! $16 onsite. 75% of entry fees returned as prizes. Contact: Organized by Judit Sztaray. Directed by Tom Langland, John McCumiskey, Jordan 5)4--5*0.215 1/0+5$1.55*0.215 1/0+5$1.54#4035(*-35)/#45&2*15215(214 12*0+-5 .3)5/53.(45'20312, Langland, and others. Sponsored by Bay Area Chess. Online entry at 14/34153)/05 5(.0!5$,4/-45-445www.uschess.org/data page/JGP-Rules.php &215'2(%,4345 *,4-! www.BayAreaChess.com/my/usatw or mail to Bay Area Chess, 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. For questions or help in SUBMISSIONS: E-mail your TLA to: [email protected] (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand forming teams email [email protected]. W. Prix information check www.uschess.org/go/tlainfo and “Advertising” at uschess.org. Payment can be done online through A Heritage Event! the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: US Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 17-19, NEW JERSEY 23455)4--5*0.215 1/0+5$1.54#403-5+250235)/#4532504'4--/1.,"545')2,/-3.'5215 2*3)532*10/(403-!5)4" WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST +25)2 4#415)/#45325)/#453)4514*.14+50*(4152&512*0+-5/0+53.(45'20312,5.0521+415&215-')2,/-3.'5/0+5"2*3) Celebrate Rock and Roll! 6SS, 40/2, SD/30 delay 5. Parsippany Hilton %,/"41-5325/.05 $5%2.03-5&215%1.4-!5215(2145.0&21(/3.205%,4/-45-4453)45 $51*,4-5/35http://www.uschess.org/ 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/17. datapage/JGP-Rules.php! Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2018 January Rating list) at www.onlineregistration.cc Checks made payable to and sent to: must be under 2200. EF: $175 postmarked by 2/5/18. ALL-$225 after ChessWeekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include or at door.—all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out Nationals Team’s name and roster (plus ID#), captain’s email and phone number, official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and US Chess Junior Grand Prix! and desired schedule. Info: www.chessweekend.com, glenn@chess- 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, FEB. 16-18 OR 17-18, ILLINOIS weekend.com no phone calls please. Boards and Sets will be provided, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 2018 U.S. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - NORTH please bring clocks. Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & Open: 5SS, G/90+30/increment, 2-day: rd. 1-2 G/60 d5. Hyatt Regency plaque ; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. 847-605-1234 A Heritage Event! (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same US Chess Junior Grand Prix! school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) ( ), $100.00 chess rate single-double-triple-quad until 2/5/18, Free WiFI FEB. 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Collins Award included with Room! Please reserve early. Open to 4 player teams with Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players 34TH ANNUAL (2018) U.S. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP over age 50), Military, each plaque & to top team; one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings - January - WEST 4 Digital Clocks Rating List) must be under 2200. EF: 3-day $160, per team if received Company Team (same employer), Family (4 family members), State USPS or on-line 6 PM by February 1st, $180 if received USPS or on-line Scholastic on Feb. 17 only, Blitz on Feb. 19 only. Santa Clara Con- teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI 6 PM by Feb. 10th, $200 on-line until Feb. 16th 6 PM and at door. Indi- vention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy. Free Parking! Teams: each plaque top team ; Special Plaque: Top Future team, (all players Four-player teams plus optional alternate, average rating of four highest viduals wishing to play (note: we can guarantee you will play, but won’t under age 10), Top Military College, Top Parent/Child (2 pairs, one must be under 2200, difference between ratings of board 3 & 4 must parent, one child), Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores guarantee which schedule or the ratings of your team), send $50 and be less than 1000. January 2018 Supplement, CCA min, & TD discretion request to be put on a team by USPS and on-line by 2/14 6 PM, $60 each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross used to place players accurately. Main Event Prizes: Special 4 com- thereafter. Team changes on site or after 2/16 6 PM $20. Check out pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday memorative clocks and team trophy to the team for Top 3 overall teams, night— Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick”—1st-gourmet official website www.chessweekend.com for more info and com- top team u2000, u1800, u1600, u1400, and u1200. Trophies to all players dinner for four. 2nd—Gourmet dinner for 4. Reg.: 9-12 Sat 2/17: Rds. plete prize list.Prizes: Awards to top 3 teams, top teams with average of the top “Female” team, top “College” team (students/alumni of a rating u1900, u1600, u1300, and U1000. Winning team qualifies for 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Surprises and special give-aways each round. college), top “High School” team (students/alumni of a 7-12 school), Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany national play-offs. Awards for Best Team Name, best team composed top “Elementary School” team (students/alumni of a K-6 school), top Hilton ! NEW LIGHTS! HEATING AND AIR CONDI- of juniors (high school and younger), Top College team, Top HS team, “Club” team, and top “Family” team (related by blood or marriage NEWLY RENOVATED Top Senior team (50 and over), Top Mixed doubles team, Best costume within 3 generations). Clocks to top scorer on each board (1-4), trophy TIONING! Chess rates expire 1/17/2018. Rates $123(single double) or theme. Prizes to top score on each board. Prizes are Amazon gift to top reserve as well as second and third scorers on each board (1-4). $125 (Triple , Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $130per night (single- double) $132 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn—-includes breakfast each cards. Rounds: 3-day: on-site registration/check-in 5:30-6:30pm, rds.: Gift certificates for best 3 team names. Main Event EF: $299/team or 7pm, 10:00am & 4:00pm, 10:00am & 3:30pm. 2-day: on-site registration/ $79/player by 2/11. 2/12-17: $20 extra per player or $80 per team & day. For help forming teams and more information contact: noreen check-in from 8:00-9:30am, rds. 10:00am & 1:00pm then merge with 3- Onsite. A change fee equal to the late fee will apply for any changes, [email protected]. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05/18 to: NJSCF, day. Midwest Blitz Championship on Saturday night, $25 by 2/14 other than bye requests within 3 days of the tournament. 3-day Sched: 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, USPS or on-line, $30 at site. First round 8 PM, 2 games with each oppo- Onsite Registration @ Sat 9-10a, Round Times @ Sat & Sun 11a 4:30p, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings nent, 5 rounds, see www.chessweekend.com for details. All: Register Mon 10a 3:30p. Time Control: 40/120 SD/30 d5. 2-day Sched:Onsite in board order). No team can include more than two GM’s. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. W. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25, FLORIDA 2018 U.S. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - SOUTH TOURNAMENT LIFE: 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day Option Rd. 1 G/60 d5). Ramada Gateway, 7470 W. ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL 34747. 4-player teams (with All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised. one optional alternate). Minutes away from Disney, Universal, etc. Feb- ruary temperature mid-70’s. Two sections (each paired separately & BLZ: Blitz rated. Memb. Membership required; cost follows. Usually refers with their own prizes). Team average (4 highest ratings - January Sup- req’d: to state affiliate. plement) must be under 2200 for Open section & under 1500 for U1500 QC: Quick Chess events. section. Winning team in Open section qualifies for National playoff online. $$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong play- EF: Per player: $49 by 2/12, $59 later. SPECIAL EF: Team (one entry ers, but some eligible for lower sections can play must be made for all players) $180 by 2/12, $210 later (any team changes $$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries needed to for the learning experience. $10). Teams from outside Florida will receive $25 off team entry fee. payfull prize fund. At least 50% of the advertised Scholastic teams (same school) receive $10 off team entry fee. PRIZES: prize fund of $501 or more must be awarded. Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar strength Top 1st-3rd place teams & Top Boards 1-4 in each section; Top teams: players. Open section: U2000 & U1800; U1500 section: Top U1300 & U1000. Also Bye: Indicates which rounds players who find it incon- Rated Beginner’s Open. in Open section: Top Senior team (all 50 & above as of 2/23), Top College venient to play may take 1⁄2-point byes instead. RBO: team (same school), Top High School team (same school). Also in U1500 For example, Bye 1-3 means 1⁄2-point byes are Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For exam- section: Top Female team, Top Middle School team (same school, grades available in Rounds 1 through 3. ple, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. 6-8), Top Elementary School team (same school). Schedule: 3-day: 1st on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the second day. Rd. Fri. 7:30, 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat. 10; Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1:30, 6:45, Sun. 9:30, CC: Chess club. 2:45. HR: Inn rooms: $55 until cut-off date, Tower rooms: $70 until cut- dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds. Reg: Registration at site. off date, Reservations can be made by calling 800-327-9170 (mention Round robin (preceded by number of rounds). “chess tournament” for these special group rates). Free parking, Internet, +xx: Time increment, xx = number of seconds added RR: refrigerator (Tower rooms also include a microwave), and transportation after each move. SD/: Sudden-death time control (time for rest of game to Disney, Universal and other attractions. Group guests also receive 10% off at Hotel food facilities. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 NW EF: Entry fee. follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means each player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes, then Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Online entry & addl www.boca chess.com, 561-302-4377. Ent: Where to mail entries. complete the rest of the game in an hour. info: FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for possible rating. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of MAR. 9-11, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN G/: Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side has rounds). 2018 U.S. JUNIOR CHESS CONGRESS 75 minutes for the entire game. 5-SS, G/90 d5. BASIS Independent Silicon Valley School, 1290 Parkmoor Unr: Unrated. GPP: Grand Prix Points available. Ave., San Jose, CA. 95126. 7 SECTIONS (by age; as of September 1, W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs. 2017): 20 & under, 16 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under, 10 & under, 8 HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means $60 & under & 6 & under. TROPHIES: Top 10 individuals and Top 5 clubs in single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. WEB: Tournaments that will use a player’s online rating. each section. (see flyer on web site for detailed rules on club eligibility) EF: $60 by 2/10, $70 from 2/11/18-3/4/18, $80 on 3/5/18 or after. JGP: Junior Grand Prix. RDS: Sat: 10-1:30-5pm, Sun: 9-1. BYES: 1, 1/2 bye available with excep- tion of last round. Irrevocable once requested. REGISTRATION: www.hanleychessacademy.com. SIDE EVENTS: 1. USCF Rated Blitz

52 January 2018 | Chess Life 2018 World Amateur Team U.S. Amateur Team Championship East February 17-19, 2018

Parsippany Hilton 1 Hilton Court, Parsippany, NJ 07054

This year's theme: Rock and Roll!

See TLA section of this issue for complete details. Please bring your set and clock (and teammates!). Tournament Life / January

7pm-10pm on Friday March 9, 2018. Sections: 12 & under & 20 & under. after 3/26 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM players may not win more than 40% of top prize in any under section; Trophies to top 5 in each section. $20 by 3/4/18, $25 on 3/5/18 or & Fri. 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register or change sections after 11 am balance goes to next player(s) in line. CCA minimum ratings or other after. 2. Grades K/6 NonRated Tournaments (Capture the King); No on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd.1. Players must disclose any ratings may be used if higher than US Chess June Supplement. EF: USCF membership required. Two separate tournaments with their own other, non-US Chess over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Awards: Trophies to $199 by 1/31, $229 by 5/31, $259 by 6/19, $280 later. Add $125 for trophies and entry fees...one on Saturday and one on Sunday. For players top individuals & top teams in each section. Every player receives a com- adults rated under 2200 or juniors under 2100 playing in the Open who have never played in a chess tournament before but know how to memorative item! Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Side Events: Section. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. Beginners section only: $125 play (see web site for all information). Trophies: Top 5 both Saturday Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, $25/team. K- less for players in only 1 schedule, $60 less in 2 schedules. Reg.: 1 and Sunday. Top Club both Saturday and Sunday. 5-DSS. EF: $30 by 12 Blitz: Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 3/26, $20 p.m.-6 p.m. Thursday. Rds.: 7:30, 11-5:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 3-day sched- 3/4/18, $40 on 3/5/18 or after for each tournament. 3. Tactics Problem after or at site. Class trophies will be awarded in main event and in Blitz. ule: Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds 11-2 then merge with 4-day in Tournament, 8:30pm-10pm Saturday March 10, 2018. $25 by 3/4/18, Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. General questions: Contact round 3 at 5:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10- $30 on 3/5/18 or after. Sections: Open & Under 1200. Trophies: Top 4 Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 ext. 136 or by email: [email protected]. 11:30-1-2:30 then merge with 4-day in round 4 at 4:30. Half point byes in each section. TEAM ROOMS: $200 from Saturday morning through Team Room questions: Contact Boyd Reed at 931.787.2244 or by email: available in any round; round 6 or 7 byes must be requested before the Sunday evening. Please call 714-925-3195 to reserve. NEAREST AIR- [email protected]. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2018 HS start of round 2 and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards PORT: Mineta International in San Jose (about 10 minutes from playing Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital site). Advanced Entries, Pairings, Standings and flyer (available for www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/hs/. See web site for additional chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL fea- download) at www.hanleychessacademy.com. QUESTIONS/INFO: Joe information about the event, advance entries, awards, meetings, team tures the National Open, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International Hanley, [email protected] or 714-925-3195. W. rooms, updates, corrections, and registration forms. Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! parking. raffles with great prizes. GM Lectures. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Free Free Free Free APR. 6-8, GEORGIA MAY 11-13, TENNESSEE GM analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins and free commemorative 2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (K-9) CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 NATIONAL ELEMENTARY (K-6) CHAMPIONSHIP DVD for all participants. Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Wednesday and Thursday. 7SS, G/120 d5. Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 7SS, G/90 d5. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Thursday 2:00 p.m. Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. Hotel Chess Rate $166. Guest rooms Walter Browne Memorial Blitz Youth Tournaments 30303. Hotel Chess Rate $129. Guest rooms may be booked, NLT 3/12/2018 Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Blitz Sectionals Friday, Saturday & Sunday. by calling (888) 421-1442 or (404) 577-1234, mention “US Chess” or see may be booked, NLT 4/12/2018 by calling (888) 777-6779 or (615) 889- Monday Morning. make your 1000, mention “US Chess” or book online at: https://aws.passkey.com/e/ Poker Tournament Don’t be shut out - www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/jhs/ to book now! 6 Sections: K- reservations early and be sure to ask for the CHESS rates $69 single 49533585. 13 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 U1400, K-6 U1000, K-6 — 9 Championship, K-9 U1250, K-9 Unrated, K-8 Championship, K-8 U1000 or double ($92 Friday and Saturday nights) guarantees a premium room Unrated, K-5 Championship, K-5 U1200, K-5 U900, K-3 Championship, K- and K-8 U750. March Rating Supplement will be used. One 1/2-point bye with new furniture, refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. The resort 3 U1000, K-3 U700, K-3 Unrated, K-1 Championship, K-1 U500/UNR. May available (limit one) any round (except Round 7) if requested prior to the package including access to the Fitness Center, free WI-FI, and more Rating Supplement will be used. One 1/2-point bye available (limit one) start of Rd. 1. Team score = total of top four (minimum two) finishers is substantially discounted for our group. any round (except Round 7) if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. Team Cutoff for special hotel rate from each school per section. K-9 Championship first place individual and is May 31; after that rates will increase significantly and there team, including ties, will be the National Junior High School Champion. score = total of top four (minimum two) finishers from each school per section. K-6 Championship first place individual and team, including ties, may not be any rooms available. (800) 732-7117 or www.Veg- Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:45 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm and 7 pm, asChessFestival.com/hotel. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box Sat. 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. 9 am-2 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., will be the National Elementary School Champion. Opening ceremony Fri. 12:45 pm. Schedule for K-3 and higher: Rds.: Fri. 1 pm and 6 pm, Sat. 10 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, online at www.VegasChessFes- approx. 7 pm. EF: $50/participant postmarked or online by 3/12, $70 tival.com. Info: (702) 930-9550 and leave a message. FIDE. W. postmarked or online by 3/26, $85 online by 4/4, $90 on site; $5.00 extra am, 2 pm and 6 pm, Sun. 10 am and 2 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. for all phone registrations; $20 fee for roster or section changes after 6 pm. Special schedule for K-1 sections: Rds.: Fri. 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm, 3/26 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. Sat. 9:30 am, 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Awards 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register or change sections after 11 am on Ceremony Sun., approx. 5:30 pm. EF: $50/participant postmarked or online by 4/23, $70 postmarked or online by 4/30, $85 online by 5/9, $90 Grand Prix Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1. Players must disclose any US Chess Junior Grand Prix! other, non-US Chess, over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Awards: Trophies to on site; $5.00 extra for all phone registrations; $20 fee for roster or JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN top individuals & top teams in each section. Every player receives a com- section changes after 4/25 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register or change US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) memorative item! Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Side 9TH ANNUAL GOLDEN STATE OPEN Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, sections after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1. $25/team. K-9 Blitz: Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by Players must disclose any other, non-US Chess, over-the-board (OTB) 7SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option 4/4, $20 after or at site. Class trophies will be awarded in main event ratings. Awards: Trophies to top individuals & top teams in each section. except in Major Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr., Concord, CA 94520 (free BART shuttle often available). and in Blitz. Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. General ques- Every player receives a commemorative item! Full list of trophies on tour- Prizes In 5 sections. open to tions: Contact Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 ext. 136 or by email: nament Info Page. Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only $25,000 unconditionally guaranteed. Major, [email protected]. Contact Boyd Reed at Thurs. 9 -10 am, $25/team. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-3, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. 1800/up. $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top Team Room questions: U2300 $1000-500. FIDE. $1700-900-500-300-200, top U1900 931.787.2244 or by email: [email protected]. Entries: U.S. Chess onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 4/25, $20 after or at site. Class trophies Under 2100: Federation, Attn.: 2018 JHS Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN will be awarded in main event and in Blitz. Full list of trophies on tournament $800-400 . Under 1800: $1700-900-500-300-200, top U1600 $600-300. 38557 or online at www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/jhs/. See web Info Page. General questions: Contact Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200, top U1300 $400-200. Under 1200: $1000-500-400-300-200, top U1000 $200-100. prize limits: U1200 site for additional information about the event, advance entries, awards, ext. 136 or by email: [email protected]. Team Room questions: Unrated $200, U1500 $350, U1800 $500. best male/female 2- meetings, team rooms, updates, corrections, and registration forms. Contact Boyd Reed at 931.787.2244 or by email: [email protected]. Mixed doubles: Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2018 Elementary Championship, player team combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Must US Chess Junior Grand Prix! P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at www.uschess.org/tour- average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) APR. 20-22, ILLINOIS naments/2018/elem/. See web site for additional information about the before both players begin round 2. Top 4 sections EF: $138 online at 2018 ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY event, advance entries, awards, meetings, team rooms, updates, correc- chessaction.com by 1/10, 4-day $144, 3-day $143, 2-day $142 mailed by THE KASPAROV CHESS FOUNDATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH tions, and registration forms. 1/3, all $160 at site, (no checks, credit cards OK) or online until 2 hours THE RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS CHESS FOUNDATION & US CHESS before round 1. GMs $120 from prize. U1200 Section EF: $30 less than US Chess Junior Grand Prix! top 4 sections entry fee. All: Special 1 yr USCF with magazine if paid with Any player that achieves a perfect 6-0 score or wins the first place JUNE 20-21, NEVADA trophy, in each age category, qualifies to represent the USA at the entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic 2018 World Cadets (U/8, U10, U/12) / World Youth (U/14, U/16, U/18) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re- Championships. 6SS, G/90 d5. Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. 2018 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN entry (no Major to Major) $60. Online EF $5 less to CalChess members. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616, (free Wi-Fi). 6 Sections/Trophies: 5SS, G/90, +30. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 Age as of 1/1/2018 Under 8 top 15 individuals, top 500 – 799, top U500, Road, Las Vegas 89109. $$3,500 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $1000-600- & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat top 6 schools, Under 10 top 16 individuals, top 700 – 999, top U700, top 400, U2000 $350-200, U1800 $250-150, U1600 $200-100, U1400 $150-100. 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 6 schools, Under 12 top 16 individuals, top 900 – 1199, top U900, top 6 EF: $99 by 5/31, $125 later. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-2:30-7, 10- 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. No 2-day Major Section. schools, Under 14 top 12 individuals, top 1100 – 1399, top U1100, top 4 2:30. Half point bye available in any round (limit 1). HR: $69 ($92 Friday Byes: OK all, limit 2; Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. schools, Under 16 top 8 individuals, Top 1300 – 1599, top U1300, top 3 and Saturday nights) (800) 732-7117 ask for the CHESS rates. This Unofficial uschess.orgratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign schools, Under 18 top 8 individuals, Top 1500 – 1799, top U1500, top 3 event kicks off the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL on player ratings: See chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $115-115- schools, (top 3 players added for team scores). EF: $60 mail/online by Wednesday before the National Open. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, 125, 877-286-8389, 925-825-7700, reserve by 12/29 or rate may increase. 3/19 $80 by 4/9, $95 after. Do not mail after 4/13. $20 fee for roster or PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or online at www.Veg- Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental section changes after 4/13. $10 fee for refunds. Opening Ceremony: Fri asChessFestival.com. FIDE. W. Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, 2:30pm. Rounds: Rd. 1 – Fri 3:00pm Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10:00am, 2:30pm, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Bring An American Classic! set, board, clock if possible; none supplied. Advance entries posted at 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9:00am & 1:00pm. Awards: 5:00pm. Bye: One A Heritage Event! 1/2 point bye available for any round, except round 6, if requested at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sun US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. least 2 hours before the start of the round 1. Side Events: Bughouse JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, NEVADA – Fri. 11:00 am, EF $30/team. – Fri. Tournament Blitz Tournament US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) An American Classic! 7pm, G/5 d0, EF $20 by 4/9, $25 after or on site. HR: single - quad $159 2018 NATIONAL OPEN A Heritage Event! Reservations: (888) 421-1442. Reserve early rate may increase / sell out. 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30, +30 (3-day rounds 1-2 G/60, +10, 2-day round 1- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Entries: online/info at: www.rknights.org/allgirls or mail to RKnights, JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, PENNSYLVANIA attn: All-Girls, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065, include name, section, 4 G/30, +5, Beginners Section G/30, +5). Westgate Resort & Casino, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) rating, USCF ID#, date of birth, grade, school name city & state. 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89109. $$100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be reduced! In 8 sections, top 2 FIDE rated. Open: $8,000- 50TH ANNUAL LIBERTY BELL OPEN US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 4,000-2,000-1,000-600-500-400-300-300-300, top under 2500 $2,500, 7SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option in APR. 27-29, OHIO top under 2400 $2,400, Extra $2,500 for perfect score. The winner of U2100 to U1250, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market St., 2018 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (K-12) CHAMPIONSHIP the Open section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under Philadelphia 19103. Prizes $20,000 based on 320 paid entries (re-entries, 7SS, G/120 d5. Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High St., 2300: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250-250-250. Under 2100: GMs/IMs & U1250 section count 70%), else in proportion, except minimum Columbus, OH 43215. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High St., $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250-250-250. Under 1900: $5,000- 75% of each prize guaranteed. From 2006 to 2017, there were over 320 Columbus, OH 43215 (adjacent to GCCC). Hotel Chess Rate $129. Guest 2500-1250-600-350-300-250-250-250-250. Under 1700: $4,000-2,000- paid entries each year and the prizes were increased to over $20,000, in rooms may be booked, NLT 3/23/2018 by calling (402) 592-6464 or (888) 1,000-500-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1500: 3000-1500-700-350- proportion. In 6 sections.Major (1800/up): $2000-1200-600-400-300, 1st 421-1442, mention “US Chess”, or online at: https://aws.passkey.com/go/ 300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1300: $2000-1,000-500-300-250- clear or on tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. nshschess418. 6 Sections: K-12 Championship, K-12 U1900, K-12 U1600, 250-250, top under 1000 (no provisional) $900. Beginners (unrated or Under 2100: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400-300- K-12 U1200, K-12 U800 and K-12 Unrated. April Rating Supplement will be rated under 1000): 3 schedules with 6 rounds per day $200-125-75 200. Under 1700: $1000-500-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-500-400-300- used. One 1/2-point bye available (limit one) any round (except Round 7) each day plus $300 overall (best 2 results). Plus Score Bonus: ($12,000 200. Under 1250: $700-400-300-200-100. Unrated may enter any section, if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. Team score = total of top four guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with 4 points but may not win over $100 in U1250, $200 U1500, or $300 U1700. Mixed (minimum two) finishers from each school per section. K-12 Championship or more wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all first place individual and team, including ties, will be the National High on site only. Mixed Doubles: best male/female combined 2-player sections: $1000-600-400. Team must average under 2200; may play in dif- School Champion. Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:45 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 team score: $1,500-750-350-250-150. Teammates may play in different ferent sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin round 2. Top 5 pm and 7 pm, Sat. 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. 9 am-2 pm. Awards Ceremony sections but must have average rating below 2200. The Freddie: Players sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by 1/10, 4-day $114, 3-day Sun., approx. 7 pm. EF: $50/participant postmarked or online by 3/26, age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by 1/3, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) $70 postmarked or online by 4/16, $85 online by 4/25, $90 on site; $5.00 Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Unrated at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs & IMs free, $80 deducted extra for all phone registrations; $20 fee for roster or section changes players may play only in Beginners or Open Section. Provisionally rated from prize. U1250 Section EF: All $30 less than top 5 sections EF. All:

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Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, JAN. 13-15, TEXAS CENTRAL FLORIDA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS-2018 Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) Double Tree Hilton at Seaworld, 10100 International Dr., Orlando, FL $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry (no Major to Major) $70. 2018 DCC FIDE OPEN I 32821. $8,500 b/150 (Schol=1/2) 70% Guaranteed! 5 Rounds at 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, 7SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, G/120 d5 (2-day: Round 1 G/60 d5) time controls. 6 sections: Prizes* Mon 10 & 3:15. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & Richardson, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. GPP 20. Master/Expert $1000-400-200, Under 2200 $350, Class A(1999- 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule (no Major Section): Reg. FIDE and US Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Use US Chess ratings 1800) $700-300, Under 1900 $150, Class B(1799-1600) $700-300, Under ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:15. Bye: all, limit 3, and rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture 1700 $150, Class C(1599-1400) $700-300, Under 1500 $150, Class Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $105-105-105- time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note D(1399-1200) $700-300, Under 1300 $150, Under 1200 $500-300, Under 105, 1-800-SONESTA, 215-561-7500, request Continental Chess rate, reserve that Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st 1000 $100, U800 $50. Rated players may play-up one class only. Trophies by 12/31 or rate may increase. Parking: Chess rate at Sonesta approx. round in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must to top in each section (& Class X), also class F,G,H,I,J & Unr in U1200 $20/day (half of normal rate). 1540 Spring St., 12 minutes walk, is about disclose their email address. $$ $500-$250-$125. EF: 2400+ $125, having more than one entry. Rated players may play up one section $7/day Sat & Sun, $20 other days. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use 2000-2399 $90, 1600 -1999 $99, U1600 $125, Senior/Birthday during only. *Unrateds limited to $100 unless Place prize in Mast/Exp. Event AWD#D657633 or reserve through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com tournament/ Additional Family Member $55. Dallas Chess Club mem- is part of the CFCC Grand Prix, with $600 additional prizes for year. or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: Direc- bership required or pay $20 non-member fee. Small Minimum prize to Trophies only to rated Florida residents. EF: $90 by Jan 15, $100 torAtChess.US, www.chess tour.com, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to later; plus $5 if paid on-site, $20 less to students in grades K-8 in for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted get minimum prize (entry fee may be deducted from prize). Reserve: U1200 section. CFCC member discount: $10 ($5 for Jr/Sr memb). instantly). Blitz tournament Sun. 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. Open to players rated below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated Byes:1/2-pt must commit before Round 2 paired (max 2). Reg: ends but is US Chess rated and uses US Chess rules. EF: $40. 10$ non US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 1/2 hours before 1st round. Round 1: Fri 7pm (2-day:10am Sat at JAN. 12-15 OR 13-15, MARYLAND Dallas Chess Club membership fee. The Reserve give back 10% in G/60;d5); Reenter $50, Rounds 2 Thru 5: Sat 1pm & 6pm, Sun 9am & prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then 2pm. HR: $139 (Resort Fee $11.95+/night, includes free parking, WiFi, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 that winner receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. In the reserve 10TH ANNUAL CHESAPEAKE OPEN Fitness Cntr, & Appetizer) Call (407) 352-1100 Group Code: CFC. Reserve section, Tournament reserves the right to use Fide rules on electronic ASAP;1 Night Early Departure fee. Register online at http://tiny 7SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (3-day schedule: devices and on starting White’s clock at start of a round and to use url.com/january2018hotel; Non-Registered Guests: Free Parking rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr); U1300 & U1000 G/120 d5 (rds. 1&2 G/60 d5) FIDE pairing rules. Also clocks will be set to ‘halt at end’. Both: Reg.: and in-out for all. Ent: CFCC, 95 Orense Way, Oviedo, FL 32765; Or (2-day schedule, rds. 1-4 G/30 d5). Marriott North Bethesda, 5701 Saturday from 9:45–10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45 am-3:10pm-7:16pm, online at: http://onlineregistration.cc; scroll down to Central Florida Marinelli Rd., Rockville, MD 20852. $$Based on score. 7 sections: Cham- Sun 10:45 am-3:10pm- 7:16pm, Mon 9:45 am. Two half point Bye Chess Club event, or by Vendor—Filter— Search; EF Quick Link is pionship (min. rating of 2000) FIDE: 7.0 =$2200, 6.5 =$1600, 6.0=$1100, allowed if requested before end of round 2 and before getting full https://onlineregistration.cc/CFCC/CFCL18. EF must be received 5.5=$700, 5.0=$350, 4.5=$125, 4.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible . Info: 407-312-6237 or score group raised if less than $1500]. U2200 (min. rating of 1800) by 6am Jan 26 or paid on-site @ $5 extra for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $5 per round www.centralflchess.org; After 4pm Jan 26, call Hotel 407-352-1100 FIDE: 7.0 =$2100, 6.5 =$1500, 6.0=$1000, 5.5=$600, 5.0=$300, and be US Chess members. Mix Doubles: Teams (one male and one and ask for Chess Office or (407) 670-9304 onsite cell. 4.5=$100, 4.0=$30. U2000: 7.0 =$2000, 6.5 =$1300, 6.0=$800, female make up a team) that pay a $20 fee, are eligible for a Mix 5.5=$500, 5.0=$275, 4.5=$100. U1800: 7.0= $2000, 6.5 = $1200, Doubles Prize.Teams must be formed before the 3rd round. Prizes for US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 6.0= $750, 5.5= $450, 5.0=$225, 4.5=$100. U1600: 7.0= $1800, Mix doubles are 1st $120 2nd $60. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to JAN. 26-28 OR 27-28, OHIO 6.5= $1000, 6.0= $600, 5.5= $400, 5.0=$200, 4.5=$80. U1300: 7.0= Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 $1200, 6.5= $700, 6.0= $350, 5.5= $225, 5.0=$120, 4.5=$50. U1000 TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000. FIDE . 2018 CARDINAL OPEN (OPEN SECTION FIDE RATED) (no adult UNR): 7.0=$500, 6.5=$325, 6.0=$175, 5.5=$100, 5.0=$55, JAN. 16, NEW YORK 5SS, 40/110 SD 30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G75 d10 schedules merge 4.5=$30. Trophies to top 10 & top U800 in U1000. Additional prizes starting round 3 for all sections). Embassy Suites Columbus Airport, to clear 1st place, if no 7-0 in section (added to score prize) - US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 MARSHALL MASTERS 2886 Airport Dr., Columbus. Hotel Rate: $109 per night Reservations Championship: $400; U2200 $300, U2000 $250, U1800 & U1600: $200; at: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/C/ 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. U1300 $150, U1000 $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 $750 GTD: CMHATES-BCC-20180126/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Prizes $15,000 U1300, or $400 in U1600. Boards and pieces provided in all sections. $250-150-100; U2400: $125; U2300: $100; Biggest upset: $25. EF: $30; based on 200 paid entries in 5 sections: (top 3 prizes in Open section Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. 6:15-6:45pm. Clocks provided in the Championship – U1600 sections. Optionally, Reg.: are guaranteed) Open $2000 - $1500 - $750 - $500 Top U2300 $500 - pairings can be texted or emailed. Free Monday morning continental Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request $350 $1400 - $700 - $300 - $200 Top $1400 - $700 - at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W U2100 U1800 breakfast for players. Free parking for day guests. EF: $109 by 12/28, $300 - $200 U1500 $1000 - $600 - $300 - $200 U1200 $$1000 - $600 - $119 by 1/9, and $124 online only by 1/11, $130 after 1/11. Special 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. $300 - $200 Unrated players and provisional rated players only qualify EFs: $35 less for U1300, $60 less for U1000; GMs free, $50 deducted A Heritage Event! for 25% of any prize in all sections except Open, balance goes to next from prize; IMs $45 less, $20 deducted from prize. HR: $99, ($5 EF dis- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! player in line. Entry Fee: Online - $100 by January 22 after that EF is count if staying at hotel). Rooms may not be avail after 12/28. 4-day JAN. 19-21 OR 20-21, ARIZONA $110 (OCA Membership Required for Ohio Players), Mail - $105 by schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) January 22, 2018 after that EF is $110, On-site EF $110. All: No checks 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. 3-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends TUCSON OPEN AND SCHOLASTICS at site credit cards are ok. Re-Entry all sections - $40. GM & IM free Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. U1300 & Tucson Woman’s Club, 6245 E. Bellevue St., Tucson, AZ 85712, 520-296- U1000 3-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 11 3142. Food vendor at playing site. SECTIONS: Premier (1900+) & 4:00, Mon 9:30 & 1:30. U1300 & U1000 2-day schedule: reg ends Sun (FIDE/USCF rated), U1900, U1500, & U1100. Two separate scholastic 10am rds. Sun 11, 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00, Mon 9:30 & 1:30. Ent: Michael tournaments (K-6/U800) held the same weekend more info at sazchess.org. Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE SCHEDULE: Premier & U1900 (3-day) 5/SS, 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. More details at chesstour.com. For late more information and registration at http://thechesapeakeopen.com. Reg.: 1/19 5:30-6:30 PM; Rds.: 7, 10-5, 9:30-3:30. (2-day) 5/SS, Rds.: 1- JAN. 13-14, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 2 G/60 + 30 inc. Rds.: 3-5 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 1/20 8:30-9:30 news, hotel availability, lectures, results, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 AM; Rds.: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-3:30. U1500 & U1100 (2-day only) 5/SS, G/90 games, etc, sign up for free CCA Newsletter 2018 MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL d5. Reg.: 1/20 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds.: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-1. PRIZES: Premier at chesscalendar.com or chesstour.com. (A sponsored event) 1 open Section. 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica ($$Gtd.): $750+Plaque-500-250; $$b/4 Top X, U2000 $150 each; $50 Most tournaments have alternate schedules Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No-prize players, SACA gift certificate to Top Jr. U18, Sr. 50+; U1900 ($$b/36): $300- with less or more days than below. spouses/siblings, new members 1/2 EF. Reg.: Sat 10-11:45. Rds.: 12, 150; $$b/4 Top B, U1600 $100 each; $25 SACA gift certificate to Top Asterisk means full details in this issue- 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes. Last Rd. bye before Unr., Jr. U14, Sr. 50+; U1500 ($$b/36): $200-100; $$b/4 Top D, U1200 otherwise, see future issues or chesstour.com. Rd. 5. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option $50 each; Top Unr. $25 SACA gift certificate; U1100 Trophy to 1st + $50 NO PHONE ENTRY. II: Play 1 day & get three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 (b/45) SACA gift certificate, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, Top F, U800/Unr. EF: GM, Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. $750 Gtd. 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; IM, FM, WGM, WIM, WFM FREE! USCF 2200+ entry fee returned if sched- U1600: $100-50; U1400: $100-50; U1200: Book prize. Best attack: $25; ule completed. Premier (1900+): $80 (add $30 if 1700-1899); U1900: 1/12-15: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA* Biggest upset: $25. Info: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or $60 (add $20 if U1500); U1500: $50 (add $20 if U1100); U1100: $40. 1/12-15: Golden State Open, Concord CA* www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Early Bird: $10 off by 12/19 ($5 off for Scholastic). LATE FEE: Additional 2/16-19: Southwest Class, Fort Worth TX* $10 if entry received after 1/11, $20 after 1/18. ALL: 1/2 pt. byes all US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 2/23-25: Geo Washington Open, Falls Church VA* JAN. 13-15 OR 14-15, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN rounds but must be requested prior to start of Round 2 (max 2). Re- 3/2-4: Western Class Champs, Van Nuys CA* entries: $60 Premier, $40 U1900, $30 U1500, $20 U1100. HR: Sonesta 3/10-11: NY State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs* US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) ES Suites, 6477 East Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710 (8-minute walk 4TH ANNUAL DREAMING KING OPEN to site). $119 up to 2 per room (+$10 ea. for 3-4), $159 up to 6 in 2BR 3/16-18: Southern Class Champs, Orlando FL 6-SS, 5 Sections, G/100, +30 (2-day schedule rds. 1 - 3 are G/45 d5). suite. Breakfast included in these rates! 520-721-0991. Book by 1/5/2018, 3/23-25: Mid-America Open, St Louis MO Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station, 2592 Laning Rd., San Diego, after that rates will be on a space available basis. Ask for chess tournament 3/29-4/1: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA* CA 92106 (www.marriott.com/sanal) .We are back to Marriott! $$13,000 rate. Info: Martha Underwood, 520-990-6765, email: information@ 4/27-29: Eastern Class, Sturbridge MA Guaranteed prize fund. Prizes: Open Section: $1,800-1,300-900-600- sazchess.org Ent: Events4Chess.com; postal registration available (checks 5/18-20: New York State Open, Lake George NY 400-200, U2300 $800-500. U2100, U1900, U1700 Sections, all payable to SACA) if postmarked by 1/12 to SACA, Attn: 2018 Tucson 5/24-28: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL* $800-500-300-200, U1500 Section: $300-200, BU1300 $300-150, BU1100 Open, PO Box 40663, Tucson, AZ 85717. W. 6/8-10: Northeast Open, Stamford CT $100, Book Prize for Best Unr in each section. Plus Best Game Prize: $50. Jan. official rating list will be used. Fines: $5 for cell phone violations JAN. 22, 29, FEB. 5, 12, NEW YORK 6/15-17: Continental Class, Falls Church VA and possible $25 for forfeits. Reg.: 3-day: 8:30 - 9:30 AM on Sat, 2- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 6/28-7/2: Philadelphia International, Phila PA* day: 8 - 9 AM on Sunday. Rds.: 3 day: 10 AM & 4 PM all 3 days. 2- day: 29TH NASSAU G/60 CHAMPIONSHIP 6/29-7/1: World Open Senior Amateur, Phila PA* 9:30 AM, 11:30, 1:30 PM & 4:00 PM (merged) on Sunday, then 10 AM & 8-SS, G/55+5 sec or G/60. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., 7/2-3: World Open Womens Champ, Phila PA* 4 PM on Monday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday). EF: $90 if received Mineola. EF: $40 by 1/19, $47 at site, non-memb $10 more. $$ (700 7/2-3: World Open Under 13 Champ, Phila PA by 11/30/17 (Early Bird Special), or $100 between 12/01/17 and b/20, top 2 G) 180-120, U2100, 1850, 1600, 1350/UR each 100. 4 byes 7/3: World Open Action, Philadelphia PA* 1/03/18, $120 after 1/03/18 and $140 late registration at door on 1-8. Rds.: 7:15-9:25 each Mon. [email protected] Ent: Harold 7/4-8: World Open, Philadelphia PA* 1/13/18. No credit cards at door, checks or cash only. Special rate of Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. 7/20-22: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL only $75 if U1500 or unrated. GMs, WGMs, IMs and WIMs all play for JAN. 26, NEW YORK 7/20-22: Pacific Coast Open, Van Nuys CA free, but $100 deducted from any prize winnings. Re-entry from 3-day US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 7/20-22: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT to 2-day: $75, for players rated U2300 only. This event will NOT be FIDE MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) 7/27-29: Southern Open, Orlando FL rated, sorry. SCCF membership req’d ($18 Adult, $13 Jr, or $3 for Jr 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF regular rating used for pairings & w/o mag) for all So Cal residents. Two byes allowed, but must be 7/27-29: Pittsburgh Open, Pittsburgh PA prizes. $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. requested at least 1 hour before rd. and last round byes must be $500 GTD: 8/10-12: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. 6:15- requested before Rd. 2 & are irrevocable. SDCC, PO Box 120162, EF: Reg.: 8/15-19: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA Ent: 6:45pm. Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at www.scchess.com. For more Rds.: 8/24-26: Atlantic Open, Falls Church VA at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W info call Chuck Ensey at (858) 432-8006, or email me at [email protected] 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. 8/24-26: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN Hotel Rates: book online or call 619-221-1900, Special rate of $135 (with free parking!) if booked by 12/15/17, but rates may rise and US Chess Junior Grand Prix! For later events, see chesstour.com. rooms often sell out at this small hotel so please book early. JAN. 26-28 OR 27-28, FLORIDA

www.uschess.org 55 Tournament Life / January entry ($100 held from any winnings). 3-day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 89 w 50% prz, after 1/18 +20. Playup +20. GMs/IMs- $0 by 1/14 Hull House Open: Top section prizes 100% guaranteed! FIDE. 4SS, 6:30pm, rds. Fri 7pm, Sat 10pm & 5pm, Sun 9am & 3pm. 2-day Schedule: (prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. 40/100, SD/30; +30. Rds.: Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4. EF: $79, $95 after Jan.19, Reg. ends Sat 9:30am, rds. Sat 10am, 1:30pm, & 5pm, Sun 9am & 3pm. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $109 onsite. U2100 $20 more. GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs free with advance Byes: all sections, limit 1 – 1/2 point bye, no last round bye, all byes JAN. 27, ILLINOIS registration. $$Gtd: $1000-500-250-150, U2300 $400-200. Accelerated must commit before round 2. Side Event: Sat 10pm Blitz (G/5 d0) possible. EF based on US Chess rating; pairings & prizes based on FIDE US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 (USCF Rated) 9 rounds entry fee $20, 80% entries= prize fund. Entry or BRADLEY WINTER OPEN rating. Under 2100: 4SS, 40/100, SD/30; +30, Rds.: Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10- more information: http://buckeyechess.com or mail to: Buckeye Chess 4. EF: $79, $95 after Jan.19, $109 onsite. U1900 $20 more. $$b/120 paid Club, 3180 Wild Dunes Ct., Pickerington, OH 43147. Questions: Mr. Kelly 4 SS, G/80 d5. Bob Michel Student Center, 915 N. Elmwood Ave., Peoria, $560- 280-160. Under 1900: 4SS, 40/100, SD/30; +30, Rds.: Sat. 10-4, M. Bloomfield – [email protected] or 614-668-5588. IL 61625. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (U1400). EF: $30 by 1/25 , $40 Sun. 10- 4. EF: $79, $95 after Jan.19, $109 onsite. U1700 $20 more. $ at site, free to Masters. $$Gtd: $620 (1st, 2nd, 3rd & Upset in Open & b/120 paid: $560-280-160. Under 1700: 4SS, 40/100, SD/30; +30, Rds.: A Heritage Event! 1st, 2nd & Upset in Reserve). Class prizes are b/3 for X, A, B & C for Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4. EF: $79, $95 after Jan.19, $109 onsite. U1500 $20 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Open section, D & E for Reserve section. Open: 1st $240, 2nd $120, 3rd JAN. 26-28, NORTH CAROLINA more. $$b/ 120 paid: $560-280-160. Under 1500: 6SS, G/65, d5. Rds.: $60, X, A, B & C $60 & $30 each, Upset $25. Reserve (U1400): 1st $90, Sat. 10:15- 2-5, Sun. Sat. 10:15-2-5. EF: $79, $95 after Jan.19, $109 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 2nd $60, D & E $60 & $30 each, Upset $25. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9:00- onsite. U1300 $20 more. $$b/120 paid: $560-280-160. : 6SS, LAND OF THE SKY XXXI Under 1300 12:00-2:45-5:30. Bye: 1-4, www.bradleywinteropen.com. Ent: Murrel G/65; d5, Rds.: Sat. 10:15-2-5, Sun. Sat. 10:15-2-5. EF: $79, $95 after 5SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 (U12 is G/90 d5). Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, Rhodes, 1116 N. Parkside Dr., Peoria, IL 61606, (309) 981-7210. Jan.19, $109 onsite. $$b/120 paid: $560-280-160. ALL: Ent: online kingreg- One Resort Dr., Asheville, NC 28806. Weekend before Super Bowl at US Chess Junior Grand Prix! istration.com/tournaments/ event/20180127, or mail by Jan 14. to Chicago newly renovated hotel. $10,000 b/175 fully paid, $7,500 gtd. Prizes guar- JAN. 27-28, MASSACHUSETTS Chess Center NFP Inc. PO Box 180095, Chicago IL 60618. Reg.: 8:30- anteed 75% across all sections, increased if attendance exceeds projection. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 9:30 Sat., Sunday-only option: 8:30-9:30 Sun. Reentry: $50. NO PHONE Open (FIDE-rated): $1050-525-350-225-175. U2300 $350-200. Asheville WN 2018 WINTER 2-DAY OPEN ENTRIES. Sets, boards, clocks supplied by Chicago Chess Center! Byes: (FIDE-rated, Under 2200): $700-350. 1999-1900, 1899-1800, U1800 Limit 2 (limit 3 in U1500/U1300), must commit before rd. 2; 2nd Sun. bye $350-200 each; Unrated: $100. Buncombe (Under 1700): $700-350. Limited Internet Access at Site. West Newbury Old Town Hall, 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA 01985. In 2 Sections, Championship: 4SS, 40/90, counts as 0.4 towards prizes. INFO: chichess.org/events, Bill Brock (773) 1599-1500, 1499-1400, 1399-1300, Under 1300 $350-200 each; Unrated: 294-1709, [email protected]. Visit Hull House Museum (immediately $100. U12 (Under 1200): $350-175. U900: $175-100 Unrated: $100. SD/30;+30, Open to 1600 and above. FIDE rated. $$75% Rtd: $200- 100. (Top 2 places guaranteed) Other prizes are based on 75% of entries. south of playing site) Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. W. Biggest Upsets in Tmnt: $50-25. EF (Open, Asheville, Buncombe): $84 4SS, 40/90, SD/30;+30, Open to 1799 & under. Prizes are based by 1/20. GMs/IMs free ($94 deducted from prize). EF: (U12): $42 by U1800: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! on 75% of entries. $50 by 20 Jan. $57 at site. Free entry to 1/20. “No-prize” EF for under age 18 in Asheville, Buncombe, U12: ALL: EF: JAN. 28, NEW JERSEY $21 (no discounts). $21 (no players rated 2200 and above. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 Saturday. Rds.: 10-4, 9-3. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Unrated EF in Asheville, Buncombe, U12: One 1/2 point bye rounds 1-3. Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, discounts, eligible for unrated prize only). ALL: On-site entries $10 more. ENT: DR. DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Discounts (pre-reg or on-site, one per player): $10 off for players new to Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. 4SS, G/61 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ Land of the Sky, 2nd family member, or Under 18. Add $42 to play in a No refreshments available onsite. Maps for dining provided. 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40): section more than 200 points above your rating, 1 section max. Rds.: 1st JAN. 27-28, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best rd. either Fri 7pm or Sat 9am (G/90 d5), then Sat 1pm - 7pm, Sun 9am - US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg ends at 9 AM. 3pm. One 1/2 pt bye avail rds. 1-4, declare by rd. 2. BLITZ: Sat 10 am EF: RANDY FAGUET MEMORIAL Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round $20. 100% of entry fees paid in prizes. ENT: WW, PO Box 1123, Weaverville, (A sponsored event) 1 open Section. 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Jan 23rd) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. For NC 28787, 828-645-4215, fax: 828-645-4216. HR: $100 dbl. Reserve early Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No-prize players, info, call 201 797-0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net. at 828-254-3211 or 800-733-3211 and mention tournament. INFO: Wilder spouses/siblings, new members 1/2 EF. Reg.: Sat 10-11:45. Rds.: 12, Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, Wadford, wwadford48@ gmail.com, www.ncchess.org. 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes. Last Rd. bye before 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: https://ica. jumbula.com/ICATourna- ments2018/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAOpenChampionship_42 or mail US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Rd. 5. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option JAN. 26-28 OR 27-28, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN II: Play 1 day & get three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 (b/45) information to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. $750 Gtd. 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) CM AZHAR CHAMPIONSHIP U1600: $100-50; U1400: $100-50; U1200: Book prize. Best attack: $25; US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Biggest upset: $25. Info: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or Fri: BAC office, 2050 Concourse Drive, #42, San Jose 95131; Sat & FEB. 3-4, IOWA www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Sun: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy. Park US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Free! 5SS, G/90 +30 2-day rds. 1-2 G/61 d5. Park free. Prizes: 5,000 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 4TH ANNUAL PORT OF BURLINGTON OPEN FIDE AND USCF b/90 (60% guar). 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250- JAN. 27-28, ILLINOIS RATED 125-100. 1600-1999: $700-300-100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: $700- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Iowa State GP Qualifier Event. 5SS, G/90 i30. The Loft of Burlington, 300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Jan 18 CHICAGO CHESS CENTER JANE ADDAMS MEMORIAL 416 Jefferson St., Burlington, IA 52601. $600 Guaranteed. Open Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6:30-6:45p & Sa 9:30-9:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa $5,000 GUARANTEED! $7,500 b/120 paid. Student Center East, Univ. $200+Trophy-125-100, U2000 $100, U1800 $75. Chess Book for top 10a, 3p Su 10a 2:30p. (2-day Sa 10a 12:30 & merge). EF: 109, Econ EF: of Illinois at Chicago, 750 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60607. In 6 Sections: three Upsets. EF: $55 till Jan 28th then $65. IM and GM free with ($55 CHECK OUT US CHESS CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS!

Correspondence Chess Matches (two players) 2018 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship TWO OR SIX-GAME OPTIONS. ENTRY FEE: $5. US CHESS $800 FIRST PRIZE ❑ WIN A CORRESPONDENCE CHESS TROPHY st ANNUAL Four-player, double round-robinwith rating-level (0000-1499; 71 (PLUS TITLE OF US CHESS GOLDEN KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) 1500-1799; 1800-2000+) pairings. 1st-place winner re ceives a trophy. 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25 ENTRY FEE: $10. These US Chess Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all US Chess members who reside on the North American continent, islands, ❑ VICTOR PALCIAUSKAS PRIZE TOURNAMENTS or Hawaii, as well as those US Chess members with an APO or FPO address. US Chess members who reside outside of the North Amer ican con- Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with each tinent are welcome to participate in e-mail events. Your US Chess membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees of six opponents. 1st-place winner receives $130 cash prize must be paid in U.S. dollars. Those new to US Chess Corre spond ence Chess, please estimate your strength: Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); and a certificate signed by Victor Palciauskas. Class B: 1600-1799 (strong); Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below (beginner level). Note: Prize fund based on 200 ENTRY FEE: $25. entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. ❑ JOHN W. COLLINS MEMORIAL CLASS TOURNAMENTS Four-player, double round-robin with rating-level (0000-1499; 1500-1799; 1800-2000+) pairings (unrateds welcome). 1st-place 2018 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship winner receives a John W. Collins certificate. (SEVEN-PLAYER SECTIONS, ONE GAME WITH EACH OF SIX OPPONENTS.) ENTRY FEE: $7. US CHESS $800 FIRST PRIZE 15th ANNUAL Email Rated Events (need email access) (PLUS TITLE OF US CHESS ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) ❑ LIGHTNING MATCH 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25 Two players with two or six-game option. ENTRY FEE: $5. These US Chess Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all US Chess members with e-mail access. Your US Chess membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Maximum number of tournament entries allowed for the ❑ SWIFT QUADS year for each player is ten. Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. Four-player, double round-robin format. 1st-place prize US Chess CC entry credit of $30. Rating-Levels 0000-1499; 1500-1799; 1800-2000+. TO ENTER: 800-903-USCF(8723) OR FAX 931-787-1200 OR ONLINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG ENTRY FEE: $10. Name______US CHESS ID#______❑ WALTER MUIR E-QUADS (WEBSERVER CHESS) Address ______City______State ___ ZIP ______Four-player, double round-robin webserver format tournament Phone ______E-mail______Est. Rating ______with class-level pairings. 1st-place receives a certificate. ENTRY FEE: $7. To pay with credit card please call US Chess. Please check event(s) selected. ❑ Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. *Note: This may slow down your assignment. NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter Muir E-Quads & Electronic Knights, players will use post office mail, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO US CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, US CHESS, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557 unless opponents agree to use e-mail.

56 January 2018 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14

deducted from prize). Iowa State Membership (if resident of Iowa) Hines, 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, email: mrsci2740@hot- (no changes afterwards). Bring Set, Board, and Clock – None Are Req’d, Other States Welcome. Reg.: Ends 30 min before round 1. No mail.com, cell 812-618-8700.1 bye if claimed by RD. 2, NO LAST RD Supplied By The Tournament Organizers. Entries and Info: ameri- electronic devices in the playing hall. Rds.: Sat 10:00am; 2:30pm; 7:30pm; HALF PT. BYES. canchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389. PHONE CALLS ONLY AFTER Sun 9:00am; 2:00pm. All Sections One half point bye if requested before FEB. 15 – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please!! round 1. Ent: Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246. evigil@ US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! gmail.com 319-621-3116 or online at https://www.onlineregistration.cc/ FEB. 10, PENNSYLVANIA FEB. 17-18, ALABAMA Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated. Feb 2018 USCF Rating supplement will be used for Pairing Purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Espresso US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2018 PA STATE GAME/75 CHAMPIONSHIP machine will be onsite. Birthday cake will be served. QUEEN OF HEARTS - 46TH ANNUAL 4SS, G/75 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow 5SS, TC: G/120 d5. AUM Taylor Center. 7401 East Dr., Montgomery, AL US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Championship: EF: 36117. PREMIERE (PF: $725 - $$GTD): $300-175-X:125-A:125; RESERVE FEB. 3-4, TEXAS $30 by 2/2, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: (PF: $600 - $$GTD): $225-150-125-U1500: $100; AMATEUR (PF: $500 - US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) U1600. EF: $25 by 2/2, $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $$GTD): $180-120-100-U1000: $100.EF: $50; if mailed by FEB 10th: $60 2018 DCC FIDE OPEN II $30; Trophies to Top 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. at site. Late REG.: FEB 17th, 8-8:30am. Rds.: 9-2-7; 9-2:30. SCHOLASTIC 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richardson, Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 2/2, $25 later. Trophies to (K-12): NOVICE (6SS. TC: G/20 d0; Not Rated): EF: $20; if mailed by TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE and US Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Teams of 4 to 7 combined from all sections, FEB 10th; $30 at site. Trophy: Top 3; Medal: 4th-6th. Rds.: 9-10-11- Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Use US Chess ratings and rules for Trophies 1st-2nd clubs, schools. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 9:30am. Rds.: 12:30-1:30, 2:30. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. 10-1-4-7. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Road, Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244 or TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Foreign players PA 15223, 412-908-0286. email your entry form information before FEB 10th and pay at site. must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play. Info: [email protected]; www.AlabamaChess.org. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their email address. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, TEXAS US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $$ $500-$250-$125. EF: 2400+ $125, 2000-2399 $90, 1600 -1999 $99, FEB. 17-18, OKLAHOMA U1600 $125, Senior/Birthday during tournament/ Additional Family US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 9TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS Member $55. Dallas Chess Club membership required or pay $20 non- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 member fee. Small Minimum prize to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. 9SS (Master Section), 7SS (other sections). DFW Airport Marriott South, OKLAHOMA CITY OPEN GM/IM must play all rounds to get minimum prize (entry fee may be 4151 Centreport Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155. Free parking, free airport 5-SS; G/90+30. Crowne Plaza Oklahoma City, 2945 Northwest Express- deducted from prize). Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 USCF. shuttle. 5-day schedule, Feb 15-19: Master Section only, GM & IM norms way, OKC 73112, (405)848-4811, HR: $59/night. Two Sections: Open, This section is not Fide Rated but is US Chess rated and uses US Chess possible, 40/2, SD/30 d10. 4-day schedule, Feb 16-19: Expert through and Reserve (U1700). EF: $40 if mailed by 2/7, $50 thereafter, FREE rules. EF: $40. 10$ non Dallas Chess Club membership fee. The Reserve Class E, 40/2, SD/30 d10. 3-day schedule: Expert through Class E, Feb entry for Masters 2200+ (deducted from prizewinnings). Free OCF give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a 17-19, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, then merges with 4-day. 2-day schedule: Memb. Prizes $$2350 (1st prize Gtd., the rest b/64). Open: $500(G)- clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Class B through E, Feb 19-20, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10, then merges with others. 250 U2100: 250-100, U1900: 250-100, Reserve (U1700): $300-150, In the reserve section, Tournament reserves the right to use Fide rules $30,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. FIDE ratings used in U1400: 200-100, U1100/UNR: 150. More $$ if entries permit. Byes: on electronic devices and on starting White’s clock at start of a round Master Section, USCF February official in others. In 7 sections; rated One half-point bye Rds. 1-5 if commit before Sat 9PM. REG.: 9-9:45 Sat and to use FIDE pairing rules. Also clocks will be set to ‘halt at end’. players may play up one section; all foreign FIDE rated may enter Master AM. Rounds: 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. Entries to: Tom Braunlich, 7500 S. Both: Reg.: Saturday from 9:45–10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45 am-3:10pm- Section. Master (2200/up): $3000-1500-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak Birch, Broken Arrow, OK 74011. Inquiries: [email protected] Web: 7:16pm, Sun 9:45 am- 2:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested winner $200, top FIDE U2300 $1400-700. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): www.ocfchess.org. $2000-1000-500-300-200. (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-500- before end of round 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals and Class A US Chess Junior Grand Prix! zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that house 300-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class C FEB. 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN (1400-1599/Unr): $1700-900-500-300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): players (if required) must pay $5 per round and be US Chess members. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Mix Doubles: Teams (one male and one female make up a team) that pay $800-400-300-200-100. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-300-200- SAN DIEGO OPEN ON PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND a $20 fee, are eligible for a Mix Doubles Prize.Teams must be formed 100. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter A through E, with maximum prize E $100, D $200, C $300, B $400, A $600. Mixed doubles: 6-SS, 6 Sections, 40/120, SD/30 d10; (2-day schedule rounds 1 - 3 are before the 3rd round. Prizes for Mix doubles are 1st receives 60% of mix G/40 d10), then merges with 3 day for round 4 at 4 PM Sunday. Crowne doubles fees and 2nd receives 30% of mix doubles fees. ENT: Make/mail best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team must average under 2200; may play in different Plaza Hotel San Diego Mission Valley, 2270 Hotel Circle Nrth, San Diego, Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn CA 92108. Open Section slow games are FIDE rated. $$15,000 Guaranteed Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000. FIDE. sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Top 5 sections EF: $158 online at prize fund. Prizes: Open Section: $1,800-1,300-900-600- 400-200, U2300 FEB. 4, CONNECTICUT chessaction.com by 2/14, $180 at site (no checks, credit cards OK), or $800-500. U2200, U2000, U1800 Sections, all: $800-500-300-200; U1600 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 online until 2 hours before round 1. 5- day $165, 4-day $164, 3-day $163, Section: $700-400-300-200; U1400 Section: $600-300, plus BU1200 2018 GREATER NEW HAVEN WINTER OPEN! 2-day $162 mailed by 2/6. GMs, foreign IMs/WGMs in Master Section $400-200, Book Prize for Best Unrated in each section, but no cash prize at Elm City Prep, $1000 Prize Fund! b/30 $500 b/15. Open, U1700: free; $150 deducted from prize. Minimum prize $400 to first 8 foreign for unrated. Feb official rating list will be used. All cell phone violations: 4/SS, G/60 d5, Rds.: 9-11-1:30-3:30, Rds. 1 & 2 accl’rtd prngs if nec. GMs who enter online by 1/15 and play all 9 games with no byes; deduction $5 fine! Reg.: 3-day: 8:30 -10:30 AM on Sat, 2-day: 8 - 9 AM on Sunday. U1200, U1000, U800/UNR: 5SS, G/30 d5, Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Open: cannot lower prize to below the minimum. US IMs/WGMs, foreign FIDE Rds.: 3 day: 11 AM & 5 PM on Sat, 10 AM & 4 PM on Sunday and 9 AM & $300, $200, $100, $50. U1700 $150 + trophy, $100, $50, $50. Tro- rated players in Master Section, EF $80 less. Class D or E Section EF: 3 PM on Monday. 2- day: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2 PM & then 4 PM on Sunday, phies to top 5 U1200, U1000, U800/Unrated, top 3 school teams. All $80 less than top 5 sections EF. Re-entry (no Master to Master) $60. 9 AM & 3 PM on Monday (Presidents’ Day). EF: $90 if received by 12/31/17 EF: $40 Online, $50 by 11/13, $80 on site. EF: Educational Technologies, All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at (Early Bird Special), or $100 1/01/18 - 2/07/18, $120 2/08 - 2/16 and 343 Beach St. #404, West Haven, CT 06516. Online EF save $10! chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or $140 late registration at door on 2/17/18. No credit cards at door, checks www.edutechchess.com or www.CTChess.com. paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 5-day schedule: or cash only. Special rate of only $75 if U1400 or unrated. GMs, WGMs, IMs and WIMs all play for free, but $100 deducted from any prize winnings. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Late reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Re-entry fee from 3-day to 2-day is $75, for players rated U2300 only. FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11, MARYLAND SCCF membership req’d ($18 Adult, $13 Jr, or $3 for Jr w/o mag) for all US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds .Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 2-day So Calif. residents. Two byes allowed, but must be requested at least 1 BALTIMORE OPEN hour before the round; last round byes must be requested before Rd 3. 5-SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (2-day schedule: schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Master must commit before rd. 3, others Ent: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at Rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr) U1250 & U1000 G/120 d5 (rds. 1-2 G/60 d5), www.scchess.com. For more info call Chuck Ensey at (858) 432-8006, or (U1250 3-day option Rds. 1&2 G/120 d5). Sheraton BWI, 1100 Old Elkridge before rd. 4. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player ratings (Expert & below): See chesstour.com/for- email me at [email protected] Hotel Rates: book online or call 619- Landing Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD 21090. $$Based on score. 7 sections: 297-1101, Special rate of $129 if booked by 12/15/17, but rates may rise eignratings.htm. HR: $103-103, 817-358-1700, reserve by 2/2 or rate Championship (min. rating of 1900) FIDE rated: 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$800, and rooms sell out after this so please book early. 4.0=$450, 3.5=$175, 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: raised if less than $1500]. U2100 (min. rating of 1700) FIDE rated: 5.0 Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chess- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25, VIRGINIA =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150, 3.0=$40. U1900: 5.0 =$1200, tour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$125. U1700: 5.0= $1200, 4.5 = $600, refunds. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none supplied. Advance US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1500: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= $500, 4.0= $250, entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz 3RD ANNUAL GEORGE WASHINGTON OPEN 3.5= $100. U1250: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. U1000 tournament Sun 10:30 pm, enter by 10:15 pm. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin Tysons (no adult Unr): 5.0= $250, 4.5= $125, 4.0= $50, 3.5= $20, Trophies to FEB. 16, NEW YORK Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike (VA-7), Falls Church, VA 22043. (from the top 10 & top U800 in U1000. If no 5-0 in section, then sole 1st @ 4.5 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 east, take, I-66W to VA-7, from other directions, take I-495 to VA-7). or shared 1st at lower score receive bonus (added to score prize) - MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) Free parking, free shuttle to Tysons Corner Center and Metro. 25 minutes Championship: $300; U2100 $200, U1900 $150, U1700 & U1500: $100; 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF regular rating used for pairings & drive from Washington, 50 minutes from Baltimore. $15,000 guaranteed U1250 & U1000: $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. prizes. In 5 sections. Major: Open to 1800/above. $1800-900-500-300, U1250, or $400 in U1500. Sets and boards provided. Clocks provided EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2300 $600-300. Under 2100: in the Championship through U1500 sections. Optionally, pairings reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue $1200-600-300-200, top U1900 (no Unr) $600-300. Under 1800: $1200- can be texted/emailed to your phone. Free Sunday morning conti- ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- 600-300-200, top U1600 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1500: $1000-500- nental breakfast for players. Free parking. EF: $99 by 1/26, $109 by shallchessclub.org/register. 250-150, top U1300 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $600-300-150-100. 2/6, and $114 online only by 2/8, $120 at the door. Special EFs: $35 less Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! bined score among all sections: $400-200. Team must average under for U1250, $55 less for U1000; GMs free, $50 deducted from prize; IMs FEB. 16-18 OR 17-18, GEORGIA $45 off EF, $20 deducted from prize. HR: $89, ($5 EF discount if staying at 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 2/24. hotel). Rooms may not be avail after 1/26. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1800 $400, U1500 $200, 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9 & 3. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 2018 ATLANTA WINTER CONGRESS U1200 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 9 & 3. U1250 & U1000 schedule Reg. ends 5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, $108 at chessaction.com by 2/21, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 9 & 1:00. U1250 3-day schedule Reg. GA 30341. $5,000 b/95, $3000 guaranteed. 6 sections. Master/ Expert: by 2/14, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 4:00, Sun 9 & 1:00. Ent: MCA, 1827 Open to 2000 and above. $500-300-200, Under 2200: $400-200-100. Class hours before round 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free in Major; $100 from prize. Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information “A”: Open to 1800 thru 1999. $400-200-100. Class “B”: Open to 1600 Under 1200 Section EF: all $40 less than top 4 sections EF. Re-entry and registration http://thebaltopen.com. thru 1799. $400-200-100. Class “C”: Open to 1400 thru 1599. $400-200- $50, not available in Major. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial 100. Class “D”: Open to 1200 thru 1399 or Unrated. $350-150-100. Class uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year US Chess Junior Grand Prix! “E”: Open to Under 1200 or Unrated. $350-150-100. (Players rated within USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, FEB. 10, INDIANA 200 points of next highest section may elect to “play up” in that section.) Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Time controls: Master/Expert: 40/90, SD/30 d5. Other sections: G/120 Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. 2018 SOUTHERN INDIANA OPEN/RESERVE d5. All sections: 2-day Schedule, Rd. 1 G/90 d5. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 4SS, G/70 d5. Holiday Inn, 1710 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404. ends Fri 6:30 pm. Rds. Fri 7:00, Sat 2:30 & 7:30, Sun 10:00 & 3:30. 2-Day am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes available all HR: $99 (rsrvtn rqrd). EF: $45 ($40 for ISCA members) in Advance if Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:00 am. Rds. Sat 10:30, then merges with 3- rounds, limit 2 byes, Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. by 2/6, $60 at site ($55 for ISCA members). Reg.: 8:15-9:00AM, Rds.: Day Schedule. Entry Fee: $74 (3-Day), $73 (2-Day) if rec’d by Feb. 15; HR: $104-104, 1-866-716-8108, reserve by 2/9 or rate may increase, 9:30, 12:30,3 :00, 6:00. Prizes: $1400, b/50, Open 1st $350, 2nd $250, $79 at site. (W)IGMs, (W)IMs Free ($60 deducted from any cash prizes chess block may sell out before 2/9. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental A $150: Reserve 1st $250, 2nd $150, C $125, D/E $125. Entries in won). Unrated: $40. Re-Entry: $35 (not available in Master/Expert). Half- Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance at Indianachess.org, or mail to (must be rcvd by 2/6) Craig point Byes: Available all rounds (limit two), must request before Rd. 1 Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-

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2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Prize Top DE Junior under age 18 Trophy. Reg.: Advanced reg: Delaware Chess Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in E, $200 D, $300 C or $400 B. Association, 2400 N. Broom St., Apt. 203, Wilmington, DE 19802. 302-893- FEB. 24, ALABAMA Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined 9519. TD: William Trueman. On-site Reg: 8am - 9am. EF: Free entry to score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; GM’s and IM’s ($50 deducted from prizes), $65 by 3/06, $70 at the site. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 TOM NARD MEMORIAL IV may play in different sections; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm 3/3, Rds.: Sat.10, 2, 6, Sun. 9, 1, (5 open only). Half point Byes: 2 available. $ prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Top 6 sections EF: $123 online prizes b/40 in each section. Email: [email protected] 4SS, Game/45 + 10 second increment per move. Round times: 9:30, at chessaction.com by 2/28, 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 2/21, $140 11:30, 2:30, 4:30. Location: Evangel Church, 3975 Vaughn Rd., Mont- online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site. all $50 less than US Chess Junior Grand Prix! gomery, AL. Three sections: (prizes b/20, 70%GTD): 1st $300, Class E EF: MAR. 16-18 OR 17-18, FLORIDA OPEN top 6 sections EF. Online EF $5 less to SCCF members; join/renew at 2nd $150, U2000/unrated $100. U1800 (prizes b/20, 70%GTD): 1st scchess.com. $120 deducted from prize. at site; US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) $250, 2nd $125, U1500/unrated $100. (prizes b/20, 70%GTD): GMs free; No checks 16TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS U1200 credit cards OK. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with 1st $200, 2nd $125, U1000/unrated $100. EF: $30 by February 17, $35 entry: Online at chessaction.com. Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham thereafter. Registration: Send name, USCF ID, section, and EF (payable $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re- Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking to “Evangel Church”) to Doug Strout, 6000 Camelot Ct., Montgomery, entry (except Master) $60. Reg. Fri to 6 pm, rds Fri 7, $5; free with guest room. Prizes $15,000 guaranteed. In 7 sections. AL 36117 (email: [email protected]) 3-day schedule: Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 10 am, rds Sat 11, Master (2200/up): $1400-700-400-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 FEB. 24, NEW HAMPSHIRE 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Byes: OK all rds, limit 2; Master must commit before bonus. Expert (2000-2199): $1200-600-300-200. Class A (1800-1999): $1200-600-300-200. (1600-1799): $1200-600-300-200. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $119-119, 818-997-7676, reserve by 2/16 Class B Class C 5TH QUEEN CITY TORNADO or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. (1400-1599): $1000-500-300-200. Class D (1200-1399): $800-400-200- 100. Under 1200): $500-300-200-100. may play 4SS, G/60 d5. Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St. (Granite St. exit off I-293), Questions: chesstour.com, 347-201-2269, DirectorAtChess.US. Ent: chess Class E ( Rated players up one section. Unrated may enter A through E, but may not win over Manchester, NH. $$G 1,230. Three sections. Open, EF: $37 if rec’d by action.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chess action.com $100 in E, $200 D, $300 C or $500 B. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2/22, free to GM/IM. $$G: $200-130-100, U2050 $120. Under 1800, 2-player team combined score among all sections: $400-200. Team must (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, EF: $37 if rec’d by 2/22. $$G: $150-100-60, U1600 $95. No Unr. may average under 2200; may play in different sections; register at site (no win over $80. EF: $33 if rec’d by 2/22, except $27 for age enter by 9:15 pm. Under 1400, extra fee) by 2 pm 3/17. Top 6 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com U21 or rated U1000. $$G: $100-70-40, U1200 $65. No Unr. may win US Chess Junior Grand Prix! by 3/14, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 3/7, $120 (no checks, credit over $55. All, EF $5 more if paid at site. Online advance entry available A State Championship Event! cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs at www.nhchess.org until 6 p.m. on 2/23. NHCA membership required MAR. 3-4, PENNSYLVANIA free; $100 deducted from prize. Class E EF: all $30 less than above. Unof- of rated NH residents; dues $8 adult, $6 age U19. Reg.: 8:30-9:35 a.m. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 ficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 Sat. 2/24. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Half-point bye OK for any one rd, must 2018 GETTYSBURG OPEN & PA COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, commit before rd 2; no half-point byes for players receiving full-point 5SS, G/90 d5. Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center, 2634 Emmitsburg Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, byes. Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. Unit 23, Manchester, NH Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Master 03103. Info: [email protected]. Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17235. 3 sections: $$ (1875G): Open: 350-150, U2200 $125, U2000 $100. U1800: 200-150, U1650 $125, U1500 $100. Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! U1400: 200-150, U1200 $90, U1000 $75, Unr $60. All: College Tr: 1-2 Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, FEB. 24-25, WASHINGTON in each section, 1-2 team (top 4 over all sections). EF: $40 rec’d by Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Master must commit US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2/17, $50 after, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 8:45-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-5:30, 9- before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $127-127-127-127 (no resort fee), 26TH DAVE COLLYER MEMORIAL 1. Feb 2018 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd. 2. HR: Mention “Chess includes resort fee benefits (free wireless & entertainment in room, parking, 5SS, Rd. 1: G/90 d5; Rds. 2-5: G/115 d5. Millwood Presbyterian Church Tourney”: 717-334-8121 $75 by 1/31. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 use of fitness center, etc). 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 3/2 Community Center, 3223 N. Marguerite, Spokane, WA 99212. $28 by Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245. Info: martinak_tom_m@hot- or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or 2/23; $35 at door; Under 18 $5 less. Cash, checks only. $$GTD: $350- mail.com, 412-908-0286, pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/ reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- 225-125. Expert: $100; A; B; C; D; E/unr: $100, $70; Biggest upsets tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for US Chess Junior Grand Prix! refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, chesstour.com, chesstour.info, (non-prov): $100; 50. Reg.: 9:30-10:30a.m. 2/24. Rds.: 11-2:30-7; 10- MAR. 9-11 OR 10-11, GEORGIA 2:30. One 1/2 bye available; request by 2/24. ENT: Spokane Chess 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Club, 9923 N. Moore St., Spokane, WA 99208. Kevin Korsmo (509) 270- 22ND ANNUAL BORIS KOGAN MEMORIAL 1772. DIR: I-90 exit 287. North on Argonne Road one mile. Left at light A Heritage Event! on Euclid, two blocks to site. http://spokanechessclub. org. W. 5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. 3 sections. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $3,000 guaranteed. Championship (FIDE-rated): MAR. 17-18, NEW YORK A State Championship Event! Open to USCF or FIDE 1900 and above. $400-300-200; Top Under 2200, MAR. 2, PENNSYLVANIA 2050: Each $250. Amateur: Open to 1400 thru 1899 and Unrated. $300- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 200-100; Top Under 1750, 1600: Each $200. Reserve: Open to Under 40TH ANNUAL MARCHAND OPEN 2018 PA QUICK CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) 1400 and Unrated. $250-150-100; Top Under 1200, $100. Time controls: Dr. Erich Marchand “requested that his friends play chess in his memory.” 6SS, G/8 d3. Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center, 2634 Emmitsburg Championship: 40/90, SD/30 d5. Other sections: G/120 d5. All sections: 5SS, G/115 d5. Location: Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Rd., Gettysburg PA 17235. 3 sections, EF rec’d by 2/17: Open: $12. 2-day Schedule, Rd. 1 G/90 d5. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm. Square, Rochester, NY 14607. $16,440 Gtd. Open Section: $3000- 2000- U1500: $11. U1100: $10. $$ (750G): Open: 175-100-50, U1800 $45, Rds. Fri 7:00, Sat 2:30 & 7:30, Sun 10:00 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. 1300-800-500-300. Under 2200 & U2000 each $750-450. FIDE Rated. EF: U1600 $40. U1500: 125-75-50, U1300 $40, U1200 $30, Unr $20. U1100: ends Sat 10:00 am. Rds. Sat 10:30, then merges with 3-Day Schedule. $85. U1800 Section: $1100-750-450. Under 1600 $750-450. EF: $70. Trophies: 1-12, U800, U600, 1-3 Unr. All: EF: $20 after 2/17, PSCF $5 FIDE-Only: Rule 6.7a. “A player who arrives at the board more than 30 U1400 Section: $500-300-200. Under 1200 $300-200. EF: $60. U1000 OSA. Reg.: 5:30-6:15pm. Rd 1: 7pm. Feb 2018 Reg rating used. Bye: min. late shall lose the game.” Entry Fee: $60 (3-Day), $59 (2-Day) if Section: $400-250-160. Under 800 $200-130. EF: $50. Unrated players in limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR: Mention “Chess Tourney”: 717-334-8121 $75 rec’d by Mar 08; $65 at site. (W)IGMs, (W)IMs Free ($60 deducted from the U1800 section can only win $375, in U1400 $175 & U1000 $125. No by 1/31. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA any cash prizes won). Unrated: $35. Re-Entry: $35 (not available in Cham- limit in Open. Balance to next prize winners. EF refunded and $100 appear- 15223-2245. Info: 412-908-0286, [email protected] pionship section). Half-point Byes: Available all rounds (limit two), must ance award to all GM and IM if paid by 3/5/2018. All EF add $20 after pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/ request before Rd. 1 (no changes afterwards). Bring Set, Board, and 3/5/2018. NYSCA members deduct $3. All sections USCF rated. Ratings – None Are Supplied By The Tournament Organizers. as in March Supplement. Bring sets, boards, and clocks – none provided. A Heritage Event! Clock Entries and Info: americanchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389. PHONE CALLS Food court and chess books & equipment sales available onsite. No smoking US Chess Junior Grand Prix! ONLY AFTER MAR. 08 – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please!! allowed on The Strong campus. Free parking. Reg.: 8:30-9:15am. Rds.: MAR. 2-4 OR 3-4, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Sat. 10-2:15-6:30, Sun. 10-2:15. One 1/2 point bye available in rds. 1, 2, 3, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! or 4 if requested at entry. Optional first round Friday, 3/16/2018 at 7pm 25TH ANNUAL WESTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS A State Championship Event! played at Rochester Chess Center (register by 6:30pm). Info: 585-442- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Airtel Plaza MAR. 10-11, DELAWARE 2430. Mail entry to: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406. Parking $8/day, $12 including US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 NY 14610. Web: nychess.org. Store: chessset.com. overnight. Flyaway bus from LAX to Van Nuys about $10 each way; free DELAWARE STATE OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP US Chess Junior Grand Prix! shuttle to bus and train station. Free wireless, indoor pool, gym, hot tubs; Hilton, Christiana Hotel, 100 Continental Dr., Newark, DE 19713 (off I-95). MAR. 23-25 OR 24-25, MISSOURI restaurants within walking distance. $20,000 guaranteed prizes. 7 Ask for the special price to reserve room for the chess tournament. 302- sections. (over 2199): $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak 454-1500. 6-SS Open, 5-SS U1600, G/90 d5. $600, $300, $150, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Master Open: 22ND ANNUAL MID-AMERICA OPEN winner $100 bonus, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1500- U2200 $150, U2000 $150, U1800 $150, U1600 $400, $240, $140, U1400 700-400-200. Class A (1800-1999): $1500-700-400-200. Class B (1600- $140, U1200 $140, U1000 $140. Special DE Resident Prizes: Delaware 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Clayton Plaza 1799/Unr): $1500-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600- State Champion: Crystal Trophy + Free entry in next year’s event, Delaware Hotel St. Louis-Clayton, 7750 Carondelet Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105 (I-64 300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under State Woman’s Champion: Trophy + Free entry in next year’s event (may W/US 40-W Exit 32B, 1.2 miles north on Hanley Rd). Free parking. $$ 1200/Unr): $600-300-200-100. Rated players may play up one section. be in U1600 or open section based on performance), Top DE U1600 Trophy. 20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In 6 sections: Major: Open to 1800/over. $2000-1000-600-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $1500-700-500-300. Under 1900: $1500-700-500-300. Under 1700: $1400-700-500-300. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-300. Under 1250: $900-500-300-200. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $200 in U1250, $400 U1500, or $600 U1700. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all 3rd annual sections: $800-400-200. Team must average under 2200, may play in different sections, register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 3/24. Top 5 sections EF:$113 at chessaction.com by 3/22, 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by GEORGE WASHINGTON OPEN 3/14, $130 online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. U1250 Section EF: all $20 less than above. Online EF $3 less to MCA members. No checks at site, credit cards OK. February 23-25 or 24-25, Westin Tysons Corner Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not Falls Church, VA, 25 minutes from Washington available in Major Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $102-105, includes free full hot $15,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES buffet breakfast. 888-303-1746, 314-726-5400, request chess rate, reserve by 3/9 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chess For full details see “Grand Prix” in this issue. action.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online

58 January 2018 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14 entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round A Heritage Event! 9:15 pm. 2. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Prize limits: 1) If post-event rating posted 3/27/17-3/27/18 is more than APR. 6-8 OR 7-8, OHIO A Heritage Event! 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Players with under US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 MAR. 23-25, VIRGINIA 26 lifetime games as of March 2018 official cannot win over $500 in U1100, 54TH CINCINNATI OPEN $1000 in U1400, $1500 U1600, or $2000 U1800. 3) Balance of any limited US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 Hilton Garden Inn, 5300 Cornell Rd., Blue Ash, OH 45242. 5SS; Sections: 51ST VIRGINIA OPEN prize goes to next player(s) in line. Open EF, for GMs, IMs & WGMs: $128 Open, U2100, U1700, U1300. Open section FIDE rated. Players may choose online by 3/27, $160 at site. Minimum prize guarantees in Open Section, to play up, but only one section. Time Control: Open section 40/90, SD/30, 5SS, a VCF Cup Event, $$4000 Guaranteed! SITE: Washington Dulles Airport to players who enter online by 3/1 and play all 9 games with no byes: US Marriott Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166; www.marriott.com, +30 except 2-day rds 1&2 G/75 d5. Other sections G/120 d5. Prizes: GM $300, foreign GM $700 (limited to first 6 to enter, others $400), foreign Open: $800-550-400-300, top under 2200 $250-200; U2100: $550-400- 703-471-9500, rooms $104 Chess Rate plus taxes, res. by Fri. 3/2 at 1- IM/WGM $400, foreign FM/WIM $300, foreign FIDE rated $200. Open 800-228-9200 or 703-471-9500. Two Sections. 300-200, top under 1900 $200-150; U1700: $400-300-200-150, top under OPEN (FIDE-rated): EF, for US players who are not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over: $358 $750-475-325-230; Top X and A (based on USCF ratings) ea $200. FIDE 1500 $175-125; U1300: $300-200-150-125, top under 1100 $150-125; online at chessaction.com by 1/22, $378 online by 3/27, $400 at site. Open Rules, 30-minute default for late arrivals. AMATEUR (U1900, USCF Rated): prizes based on 120 paid entries, else proportional. No unrated may win EF, for others: $208 online at chessaction.com by 1/22, $228 online by more than the third-place prize amount except in Open section. Entry fee: $500-300-200; Top B,C,D, ea $175, Top U1200 $165, Top Unr $130 (limited 3/27, $250 at site. all $10 more than online entry, to $200 place award). Plaques to 1st Place in Open and Amateur. Trophies Open mailed entries: Advance $99, must be received by 9:00 am, April 6; onsite $110; re-entry mail by 3/19. $208 online at chess- to Top U1000, U800, U600 and Unrated. Rd. 1 Fri 3/23, 7:30pm U2200 through U1400 Sections EF: $50. $10 discount for all who played in 2017 Cincinnati Open, $5 discount 5 Rds.: acton.com by 1/22, $228 online by 3/27, $250 at site. Mailed EF: 4-day (G/90 inc/30); Rds. 2 & 3 Sat 3/24 10am (G/90 Inc/30) & 3pm (40/90, for all others who played in any Cincinnati Open 2012-2016; $3 discount SD/30 inc/30), Rds. 4 & 5 Sun 3/25 10am & 4pm (40/90, SD/30 inc/30). $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 1/22, all $20 more mailed by 3/19. for current Ohio Chess Association members. Free entry to GMs/IMs/ $78 online at chessaction.com by 3/27, 4-day $84, EF: $85 if rec’d by Sat. 3/17, $100 starting Sun. 3/18 and on site. VCF U1100/Unr Section EF: WGMs/WIMs; $99 less applicable discounts deducted from prize. Advance 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 3/19, $100 at site. Mem req. for VA Residents ($15 Adults, $8 Junior under 18 yo). Byes: Online late entry after registration: Mail entries to Cincinnati Open, 9180 Pinewood Dr., Loveland, One 1/2 point Bye allowed Rds. 1-4, must commit by Sat 9:30am. Re-entry 3/27: available until 2 hours before round 1, same price as entry at site. EF OH 45140 or enter online at www.chesscincinnati.com. Onsite registration: $40, start Rd2 with 1/2 pt. Checks payable to Virginia Chess Federation. $100 less to seniors 65/over in Open through U1400. Special 1 year Friday, April 6 5:30-6:30 pm; Saturday, April 7 8:00-10:00 am. Open 3- REG.: On-line at www.vachess.org, mail to Mike Hoffpauir, ATTN: VA Open, USCF membership with magazine if paid with entry: Online at day schedule: Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9 & 3. Open 2-day schedule: Sat 11 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693; On-Site Fri 3/23 5-6:45pm. Info: chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at & 2, then merge with 3-day. U2100, U1700 and U1300 sections: Fri 7, www.vachess.org, or [email protected]. site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. No checks at site, credit Sat 9, 2 & 7, Sun 9 & 2; six rounds are scheduled; every player in these cards OK. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open Section to Open Section. sections must select one zero-point bye round so that all players play a US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. five-round schedule. Half-point Byes: Up to two optional half-point byes, & 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 4-day schedule (no Open): Reg. additional to zero-point bye, must commit before 5:00 pm Sat. $99/king 31-APR. 1, PENNSYLVANIA HR: ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 3-day bed, $110/two queen beds, rate includes breakfast for two. Reserve by US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) schedule (no Open): Reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Thursday, March 22, 2018 to ensure rate and room. For reservations, call 12TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA OPEN Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule (not Open): Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat. 513-469-6900, or use link on our website to book online. Bring sets and OPEN SECTION, Mar 28-Apr 1: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 4-day, 3-day, 2-day merge & compete clock. Complete information, including online and mail registration forms, possible, FIDE rated. OTHER SECTIONS, MAR 29-APR 1, MAR 30-APR for same prizes. Byes: Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 3 byes, limit 2 in at www.chesscincinnati.com. Questions: [email protected] or 1 or MAR 31-APR 1: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 last 4 rounds. Open Section must commit before rd. 3, other sections before call/text Alan at 513-600-9915. d10; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, rd. 4. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. HR: $108-108- 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from 128, 215-625-2900, reserve by 3/16 or rate may increase. Parking: (rates US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Reading Terminal Market with 80 food vendors. Prizes $80,000 based on subject to change) Marriott valet, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, MICHIGAN 500 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs count as half entries, first 100 spaces sold. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) U1100 Section as 40% entries), else proportional, minimum $60,000 (75% Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), $7/day Sat & Sun, $20/day other 15TH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES OPEN of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000- days. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car Held at McCamly Plaza Hotel, 50 Capital Avenue SW, Battle Creek, MI 800-600-500-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak first $200 bonus, FIDE Under online at chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE March used for Open, USCF April 49017 (See Lodging below). Prize Fund: $5,600 (65% Guar.). FORMAT: 2400/Unr $2000-1000. Under 2200/Unr, Under 2000/Unr, Under 1800: official for U2200 & below; note that USCF ratings after the April list (see 5-SS. 3 Sections: OPEN, U1800 U1400. 2-Day and 3-Day Schedules. each $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300; unrated may not above) may result in a $1500 prize limit. Foreign player ratings: see OPEN Section USCF and FIDE-rated. OPEN Section participants must win over $2000 in Under 2000. Under 1600: $4000-2000-1000-700-500- www.chesstour.com/foreign ratings.htm. Cellphone & anti-cheating have USCF and FIDE memberships in addition to a State membership; 400-300-300-300-300. Under 1400: $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300- rules: see www.chesstour.com/ devices.htm. Players must submit to a can be purchased on site or at online registration at www.onlineregis- 300-300-300. Under 1100/Unr: $1000-700-500-400-300-300-200-200-100- search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Ent: chessaction.com tration.cc. (FIDE membership is free). USCF rating is used for PAIRING 100; unrated may not win over $300. Unrated not allowed in U1800, or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for and PRIZES. Up to two 1/2-point byes allowed; must be requested prior U1600 or U1400 sections. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269, chesstour.com. to start of RD 2. SCHEDULES MERGE AFTER RD. 2. NO RE-ENTRIES combined 2-player team score: $1000-500-300-200. In Open Section, only Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). IN OPEN SECTION. Re-Entries in U1800, $50; U1400, $35. USCF and a the first 7 rounds are counted. Team must average under 2200; may play Blitz tournament Sat. 10:30 pm, reg. by 10:15 pm. STATE Membership Required – can be purchased on site or online at

25th annual WESTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS March 2-4 or 3-4, 2018 - Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California Airtel Plaza Hotel- $8 day parking, $12 overnight, $10 LAX bus, $20,000 guaranteed! 5 rounds, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day Rated players may play up one Online entry fee ($5 less to SCCF option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10). Both section. Unrated must play in A or below members (join/renew at scchess.com). schedules merge & play for same prizes. with prize limit E $100, D $200, C $300. B 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm, Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean $400. Balance goes to next player(s) in rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Sun 10 Ave, Van Nuys CA 91406. Free wireless, line. am & 3:15 pm. indoor pool, hot tubs, shuttle from Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best 2 day schedule: Reg Sat to 10 am, bus/train; restaurants within walking male/female 2-player team combined rds Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. distance. score among all sections: $500-300-200. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit Team average must be under 2200; 2, Master must commit before round 2, $20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In teammates may play in different sections; others before round 3. 7 sections: register by 2 pm March 3. Master Section (over 2199): $2000- Bring set, board, clock if possible- 1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak 1st $100, Top 6 sections entry fee: $123 online none supplied (for sale at site). top U2300 $800-400. FIDE, 120 GPP. at chessaction.com by 2/28, 3-day $128, Hotel rates: $119-119, 818-997- Expert Section (2000-2199): 2-day $127 if check mailed by 2/21, all 7676 or use link at chesstour.com, $1500-700-400-200. $140 online until 2 hours before round 1 reserve by 2/16 or rate may increase. Class A Section (1800-1999/Unr): or at site until 1 hour before. No checks at March official ratings used (web $1500-700-400-200. site, credit cards OK. unofficial ratings usually used if Class B Section (1600-1799/Unr): Class E Section entry fee: all fees otherwise unrated). $1500-700-400-200. $50 less than top 6 sections. Entry: chessaction.com or Class C Section (1400-1599/Unr): All: Special USCF dues with magazine Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham $1200-600-300-200. if paid with online entry fee: Adult $35, NY 10803. $15 charge for refunds. Class D Section (1200-1399/Unr): Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. By mail Entries posted at chessaction.com $1000-500-300-200. or at site: $40, $25 and $17. (online entries posted immediately). Class E Section (Under 1200/Unr): Re-entry $60 (not available to go from Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, reg. $600-300-200-100. Master Section to Master Section). by 9:15 pm, entry fee $20.

www.uschess.org 59 Tournament Life / January registration! Online registration available at www.onlineregistration.cc. For Open Section, only rounds 1-7 counted towards mixed doubles. Team JULY 3, PENNSYLVANIA NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY, must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) APRIL 26TH! CHIEF TD: NA and Senior TD Bradley Rogers (bradley- extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated 6TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN ACTION CHAMPIONSHIP [email protected]. Cell Phone and Headset Rules firmly apply; Rules limited to $500. Open through U1300 entry fee: $207 online at chess- 6SS, G/30 d5. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for posted on site. ENTRY FEE: By April 20th (add $10 after, add $15 on action.com by 3/20, $227 by 5/23. 5-day $215, 4-day $214, 3-day $213, location, rates, parking). Prizes $7000 based on 100 entries, otherwise site): OPEN Section: 3-DAY, $86. 2-DAY, $85. IM’s/GM’s Free! ($80 EF 2-day $212 mailed by 3/20, all $20 more mailed by 5/12. All $250 online raised or lowered in proportion; minimum guarantee $4667 (2/3 of deducted from prize.) NO RE-ENTRIES IN OPEN SECTION. U1800 Sec- until 2 hours before round 1 or at site until 1 hour before round 1. No each prize). GMs count as half entries. In 4 sections. Premier, open to tion: 3-DAY, $66. 2-DAY, $65. Re-Entries, $50. U1400 Section: 3-DAY, checks at site, credit cards OK. Do not mail entry after 5/12. Open EF for 1900/above. Prizes $1000-500-300, top Under 2400 $600-300. Under $46. 2-DAY, $45. Re-Entries $35. TIME LIMIT: 3-DAY: G/115 d5. 2-DAY: titled players: GMs free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs/WGMs $100, 2200/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, top Under 2000/Unr $400-200. Under Rds.: 1-2, G-45 d5. Rds.: 3-5, G/115 d5. ROUNDS: 3-DAY: Fri: 7pm. Sat: also $100 deducted from prize. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over, 1800/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, unrated limit $350, top Under 1600 12, 4. Sun: 10, 3. 2-DAY: Sat: 11:30, 1:30, 4:00. Sun: 10, 3. REGISTRATION: except U1000 Section. Under 1000 Section EF: $67 online at (no Unr) $320-160. Under 1400/Unr: Prizes $400-200-100, unrated ON SITE: 3-DAY, Fri 4–6pm. 2-DAY, Sat 8:30–10am. ONLINE at chessaction.com by 5/23, 4-day $74, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 mailed by limit $200, top Under 1200 (no unr) $210-110. Top 3 sections EF: $96 www.onlineregistration.cc until MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY, APRIL 5/12, all $90 online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site until 1 hour online at chessaction.com by 7/1, $100 mailed by 6/15, $110 at site. 26TH! MAIL-IN by Tues, April 24th: Holly Munsch, Battle Creek before round 1. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to GMs free, $90 from prize. Under 1400/Unr section EF: all $20 less Community Foundation, 34 W. Jackson St., Ste. 1, Battle Creek, ICA members; join at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour Event. Special 1 yr US than above. Reg. ends 10 am 7/3, rounds 11, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Half point MI 49017. $$: $5,600 Prize Fund (65% Guar). OPEN: $2,600 (b/40, Chess dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, byes OK all rounds, limit 2, must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF min. 5 per section): 1st, 2nd, 3rd: $800, $450; $300. 1st, 2nd Top X, A, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, dues: see World Open. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted U1800/UNR: $200, $150 each. U1800: $1,800 (b/40, min. 5 per section): Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). from Open to Open. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds 1st, 2nd, 3rd: $600, $350, $250. 1st, 2nd, TOP C, U1400/UNR: $175, An American Classic! $125 each. U1400: $1,200 (b/40, min. 5 per section): 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 4-day $500, $300, $200 each. TOP E, UI000/UNR: $100 each. UNR eligible for schedule (U2300 to U1500): Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, A Heritage Event! Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1500): Reg. ends US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Top or UNRATED Prizes ONLY. LODGING: This AAA Four-Diamond Hotel JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, PENNSYLVANIA is located in Downtown Battle Creek. Call Toll-Free 1-888-622-2659 for Sat 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule (U2300 to U1500): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) Reservations or go online at www.mccamlyplaza.com. Ask for the Great 46TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN Lakes Open chess rate ($99/night)–must reserve by April 6th for this & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Under 1300 & Under 1000 schedules: Same as great rate! Parking $8, unlimited in and out privileges. Free parking in U2300 to U1500 (4-day, 3-day, 2-day options), except last round Mon is 9SS. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA nearby areas on weekends. For directions to hotel, go online to 3:15. 4-day, 3-day & 2-day schedules merge & compete for same prizes. 19107, directly across the street from the world famous Reading Terminal Market with over 80 food vendors. In 9 sections. www.mapquest.com or www.yahoo.com/maps. reg. Info: Holly Munsch, Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd 3, $225,000 guaranteed Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or Unrated Sections. (269) 962-2181. Email, [email protected]. CHESS INFO: Ed Man- others before rd 4. Hotel rates: $113-113-113-113, 800-937-8461, 847- prizes. dell, (248) 635-2375. Email, [email protected]. 777-6500, reserve by 5/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 7/4-8, free GM lectures 9 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. am 7/6 & 7/7. Open Section, July 4-8 only: Open to all rated 2200/over A Heritage Event! Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US USCF or FIDE, or must pay $100 more. 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to US Chess Junior Grand Prix! player ratings: May official ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Under 1200 Sections, July 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 or 6-8: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, MASSACHUSETTS Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if Section & Unrated Section, July 6-8 only: G/60 d10, play separate 27TH ANNUAL EASTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: Continental schedule. Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Host Hotel at Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chess clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE Cedar Lake, 366 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). tour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If Free parking. $$20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections: Master Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Bring tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/8 for title & bonus (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr: $12000- bonus, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1500-700-400- JUNE 20-21, NEVADA 6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, 300. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1500-700-400-300. Class B (1600-1799/ unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Unr): $1500-700-400-300. Class C(1400-1599/Unr): $1300-700-400-300. 2018 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $700-400-200-100. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top $600-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, 1st U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Rated See Nationals. U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600- players may play up one section. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, NEVADA 500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $8000-4000-2000-1300- $100 in E, $200 D, $400 C or $600 B. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: $4000- male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $600- 2018 NATIONAL OPEN 2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500. Under 300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; See Nationals. 900: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Unrated: $600-400-300- register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 4/28. Top 5 sections EF: $115 online at 200-100, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted chessaction.com by 4/25, 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 4/18, $130 at US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 6/30/17-6/30/18 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs free, $100 deducted from JUNE 28-JULY 2, PENNSYLVANIA limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of July 2018 prize. Class D or E EF: All $50 less than top 5 sections EF. No checks at US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew 12TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL through U2000. Games rated too late for July official list not counted toward at masschess.org. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise 9SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open 26 game total. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online for location, rates, parking). $25,000 guaranteed prizes, in 3 sections. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or Only Premier is FIDE rated. US sections are not open to players listed as score: $3000-1500-700-500-300. Team must average under 2200; may play paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; foreign by FIDE. Premier uses FIDE ratings for pairngs & prizes, US sections in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round not available in Master Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. use USCF ratings. Premier: open to FIDE1900/over or USCF 2000/over 2; teams including an unrated limited to $500. Entry fee for Open through Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 and all FIDE rated foreign players. GM & IM norms possible. Prizes $5000- U1400 sections: Online at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Master must 2500-1300-800-600-400-300-300, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1200-600. $328 by 6/30, $350 at site until 1 1/2 hours before round 1, or online until commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $98-98-108, 800-582-3232, US Under 2100/Unr: $2500-1300-700-500-400. US Under 1900/Unr: 2 hours before. Mailed by 5/15: 6-day $326, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3- 508-347-7393, request chess rate, reserve by 4/6 or rate may increase. $2500-1300-700-500-400, unrated limit $1000, top U1700 (no unrated) day $323. Mailed by 6/15: all $10 more. All $100 more for Open Section Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online $800-400. Premier minimum prize guarantees: $600 to foreign GMs, if not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Do not mail entry after 6/15. No through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box $300 to foreign IMs/WGMs (all must complete all 9 games with no byes; checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, chesstour.com, limited to first 6 foreign GMs & first 6 foreign IMs/WGMs to enter by 5/25 prize. IMs, WGMs in Open: EF $100 less. Under 1200 Section EF: all chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries at chessaction.com). Minimum prize $300 to other GMs (including US) who $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- enter at chessaction.com by 5/25 and complete all 9 games with no byes. sections. U900 Section or Unrated Section EF: $68 online at chess nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Premier EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs, foreign FIDE rated players: $50 online action.com by 6/30, $73 mailed by 6/15, $80 at site until 9:30 am 7/6 or at chessaction.com by 5/25, $75 online at chessaction.com by 6/25, $100 An American Classic! online until 9 am 7/6. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, at site; $100 deducted from prize (no deduction from minimum prize). US no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 7/2. A Heritage Event! FIDE Masters: $200 online by 5/25, $225 online by 6/25, $250 at site. US US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, ILLINOIS players USCF or FIDE rated 2100/up: $300 online by 5/25, $325 online chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at by 6/25, $350 at site. US players USCF or FIDE rated 2000-2099: $400 site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 6-day schedule: Tue/Wed US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) online by 5/25, $425 online by 6/25, $450 at site. Others: $500 online by 27TH ANNUAL CHICAGO OPEN 7 pm, Thu 6 pm, Fri/Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 5-day 5/25, $525 online by 6/25, $550 at site. US sections EF: $250 online by schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu-Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, GM & IM norms pos- Open Section, May 24-28: 5/25, $275 online by 5/25, $300 at site. All: Mailed entry all $10 more; do schedule: Thu 11, 2:30 & 6, Fri/Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: sible, FIDE rated. 7SS, Other Sections, May 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28: not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 Fri 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: Late reg. Unrated Section schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10, 1:30 G/30 d10). 601 North Milwaukee Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 1 & 7, Sat-Mon 11 & 5. Two half point & 4:30. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from byes available; must commit before rd. 3; FIDE norm in Premier not possible OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd. 3, others Milwaukee, I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south.) Free parking. Free if taking bye. HR: see World Open. Bring set, board, clock if possible- before rd. 5. Entries, re-entries close 90 minutes before round 1. HR: lectures and analysis of your games by GM John Fedorowicz. $100,000 none supplied. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, $115-115-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early, chess block may sell out by In 8 sections (unrated allowed only in Open, guaranteed prize fund. Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess- early June. Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day (60% off regular U2300, U2100 or U1000). Open: Open to players who are rated 2200/over tour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201- 2269. Entry list: see chessaction.com; rate) for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring by USCF or FIDE or pay $100 extra. $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800- online entries posted instantly. Invitations: [email protected]. St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $7/day 600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak winner bonus $300, top FIDE Under Sat & Sun, $20/day other days. rates: Avis, 800-331- 2400/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Special car rental Under 1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. JULY 2-3, PENNSYLVANIA 2300: Under 2100: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300; unrated limit $1000. Foreign player ratings: US US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Official July USCF ratings used; July FIDE ratings used for $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. 7TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP player ratings: Under 1900: Under Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. 1700: Under 1500: 6SS, G/90 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for unrated. Players must submit to a search for electronic $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. $4000- Special rules: Under 1300: location, rates, parking). Open to all females. $2500 guaranteed prizes: devices if requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. 2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. $1000-500-300- Ent: Under 1000: $1000-500-250, top U2000/Unr $300, U1700 $250, U1400 $200, plaques chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. 200-200-150-150-100-100-100, unrated limit $200, trophies to first 10, to 1st, top U1200/Unr, U1000, U800. $88 online at chessaction.com Ques- EF: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge top U800, U600, Unrated. 1) If any post-event rating posted by 6/30, $92 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 8 am 7/2. tions: Prize limits: for refunds. posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted 5/22/17-5/22/18 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize GMs, IMs, WGMs free; $80 from prize. Reg. ends 9 am 7/2, rds. 10, 2, Entries instantly). Awards: Open through U1800 prizes awarded 7/8, others mailed limit $1500. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of May 6 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if by 7/23. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. 2018 official list cannot win over $500 in U1000, $1000 U1300, $1500 under 1400), must commit before rd 3. Special USCF dues: see World U1500, $2000 U1700, or $2500 U1900. 3) Balance of any limited prize Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, JULY 4, PENNSYLVANIA goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chess US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) male/female combined 2-player team score: $2000-1000-500-400-300. action.com (online entries posted instantly). 7TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN GAME/7 CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ)

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5-SS, double round (10 games), G/7 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown MAR. 9-11, 2018 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (see World Open). Prizes $1000 guaranteed: $300-150-70, U2100 $130- ARKANSAS See Nationals. 70, U1800 $120-60, U1500/Unr $100. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 10:30 am, rds. 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. One pair See Nationals. of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not Class Championships (TX) affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & See Grand Prix. JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) prizes. $20 service charge for refunds. See Nationals. CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 9th annual Golden State Open Regional See Grand Prix. THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB JAN. 14, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. * ALABAMA Fremont Marriott, 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www.ValleyChess Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. Club.com; Contact: [email protected]; Saturday & Sun- FEB. 16-18 OR 17-18, 2018 Atlanta Winter Congress (GA) EF: 29, 44 after 1/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. days: 10 am-9 pm (Beginner/Novice & Intermediate classes + See Grand Prix. JAN. 14, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 3 Tournaments each day – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: FEB. 17-18, Queen of Hearts - 46th Annual Fremont Marriott, 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., See Grand Prix. players w + score. Sched: Reg 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of FEB. 24 34, 49 after 1/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) , Tom Nard Memorial IV Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Note See Grand Prix. JAN. 21, Palo Alto Duper$wiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) our monthly major tournaments. Also, we have the best Weekly MAR. 9-11 OR 10-11, 22nd Annual Boris Kogan Memorial (GA) *NEW Location* Crown Plaza Palo Alto, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, BLITZ tournament on Saturday nights at 6:30 pm!! See Grand Prix. CA 94306. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50- VELLOTTI’S CHESS SCHOOL MAR. 16-18 OR 17-18 , 16th annual Southern Class 50. Dec 17 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds. 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 49, Beginners Welcome! Now offering online lessons, Vellotti’s Championships (FL) Econ 39 w 1/2 prz. after 1/14 +20, playup +20 GMs/IMs/NMs - $0 by Chess School makes chess FUN for both boys & girls from See Grand Prix. 1/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. PreK thru 8th grade. Our Award-Winning Enchanted Chess JAN. 21 adventure-based system is currently used to train & develop , San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) thousands of students into state and national champions. Super ARIZONA 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w star International Master Luke Vellotti supervises the devel- + score. Sched: Required Check-in 2:30-3p. Games: 3-5:30p. EF: 29, UNITY CHESS CLUB 44 after 1/16. http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. opment of lesson plans and also coaches more advanced students Info: and titled players. Now in two locations- Idaho and Southern Dedicated to cultivating a sense of unity and learning through JAN. 21, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) CA. For more info about Classes, Camps, and Tournaments, chess! Contact Pedram Atoufi, President. (602)326-2727. 1660 S. 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w call (208) 713-2486 or email [email protected]. Visit Alma School Rd., #207, Mesa, AZ 85210, [email protected]; + score. Sched: Reg 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after us online at SuccessInChess.com or SoCalChess.com to register Monthly 4-round rated G/55; +5 Saturday tournaments. Weekly 1/16. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. for a FREE class today! Sunday rated G/30;+5 tournaments from 3-7pm. Monday night tournaments G/90;+5 sec increment; play one round every Monday JAN. 26-28 OR 27-28, CM Azhar Championship JAN. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, Every Saturday & Sunday night for the whole month. The strongest tournament in Arizona See Grand Prix. Chess 4 Juniors is the 6th Annual Phoenix Open from November 24th-26th! JAN. 28, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 8 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, Group classes every Sunday on Tactics, Strategy, and more. Private Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583. 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize lessons and online lessons available with master coaches. All ages Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15- 1/2 EF, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm and levels of playing welcome! See website for more details. 5p. EF: 29, 44 after 1/23. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. & asap; done by 4. Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive prizes! JAN. 28 Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free healthy refreshments. Info: (310) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! , Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected]. Tuesday Night Open Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583. 4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament; ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm One game Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. JAN. 6, 13, 20, 27, LACC - Sat Nite Blitzathon G/5 (BLZ) every Tuesday of the month: Time Control: 40/120, SD/60 d5. PRIZES: EF: 34, 42 after 1/23. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 4 separate events- 7DSS, G/5 d0 (Blitz, 14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries; ENTRY FEE: FEB. 4, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) $45; TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: 7000 memb). No prizes 1/2 EF. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Register at LAChessClub.com Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w + score. and receive a free gift. 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. E. Shea Blvd., Suite H-1910, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. 29, 44 after 1/28. Rds.: Sched: EF: Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Info: 310/795- JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 9th annual Golden State Open Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. (CA-N) FEB. 4 , Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JAN. 6, 20, 27, LACC Saturday G/60 See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score. 1 open section, 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Reg 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. 34, 49 after 1/28. 3 separate events- JAN. 19-21 OR 20-21, Tucson Open and Scholastics Sched: EF: Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. $30/ ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2 EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. EF: See Grand Prix. Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. FEB. 4 FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 , Milpitas Luper$wiss (3xG/90 d5) Parking: Free at BoA, streets, & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or , 9th annual Southwest 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. www.LAChessClub.com. Class Championships (TX) 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. JAN. 7, 21, 28 See Grand Prix. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Feb 17 Supp & TD disc. 9-9:15. Rds. , LACC Sunday G/60 Reg.: 3 separate events- 1 open section, 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica MAR. 2-4 OR 3-4, 25th annual Western Class Championships 9:30-1-4:30. EF: 49, Econ 39 w 1/2 prz. after 1/27 +20, playup +20, Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. $30/ ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2 EF). GMs/IMs/NMs- $0 by 1/20. http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. EF: (CA-S) Info: Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. See Grand Prix. FEB. 17-19 OR 18-19, 34th Annual (2018) U.S. Amateur Team Parking: Free at BoA, streets, & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Championship - West www.LAChessClub.com. See Nationals. See Nationals. JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 9th annual Golden State Open JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) MAR. 2-4 OR 3-4, 25th annual Western Class Championships (CA-S) (CA-N) See Nationals. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.

World Open in Philadelphia! 9 rounds, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown - $225,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES Open Section: July 4-8, GM & IM norms possible Under 2200 to Under 1200: 7/3-8, 4-8. 5-8 or 6-8 Under 900 Section, Unrated Section: July 6-8 5-DAY OR 6-DAY SCHEDULE: all 40/2, SD/30, d10. 4-DAY SCHEDULE: rounds 1-2 G/60, d10, then merges. 3-DAY SCHEDULE: rounds 1-5 G/35, d10, then merges. U900 SCHEDULE, UNRATED SCHEDULE: all G/60, d10.

All schedules merge and compete for same prizes. Also Philadelphia International June 28-July 2 and many side events. See Tournament Life or chesstour.com for details.

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JAN. 13-14, 2018 Martin Luther King Memorial FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11, Baltimore Open (MD) Sections: 5-SS, G/25 d5 Rounds: 10:00, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00 & 4:30. Awards See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Ceremony: 6:00 pm. Entry Fee: $40 by 1/15; $50 by 1/29; $60 after 1/29. On-site entry receives 1/2 point 1st round bye. $5 off to siblings & JAN. 13-15 OR 14-15, 4th Annual Dreaming King Open FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25, 3rd annual George Washington Open (VA) See Grand Prix. team members when registering together. Byes: One 1/2-pt bye available, See Grand Prix. any round except last, if requested before Rd. 1. Online Entries / info: JAN. 27-28, Randy Faguet Memorial www.rknights.org/tournaments. SECTIONS / AWARDS: PRIMARY (K- See Grand Prix. FLORIDA 3): Championship: open to all. Trophies: top 8 players, top rated Under 800, top 3 schools. Reserve U600: open to players rated Under 600. Tro- FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest Boca Raton Chess Club phies: top 8 players, top 3 schools. NoviceU200: open to players rated Class Championships (TX) Friday night tournament games, one game a week for 4 weeks. Under 200 / Unrated. Trophies: top 12 players, top 3 schools. ELEMENTARY See Grand Prix. www.bocachess.com, 561-302-4377. (K-6): Championship: open to all. Trophies: top 10 players, top rated FEB. 17-19 OR 18-19 JAN. 26-28 OR 27-28, Central Florida Class Championships-2018 Under 1000, top 3 schools. Reserve U800: open to players rated Under , San Diego Open on President’s Day 800. top 10 players, top 3 schools. open to players Weekend See Grand Prix. Trophies: Novice U300: rated Under 300 / Unrated. Trophies: top 12 players, top 3 schools. See Grand Prix. JAN. 27, 2018 South Championship/Organized by the Florida JUNIOR HIGH (K-9): Championship: open to all. Trophies: top 5 players, MAR. 2-4 OR 3-4, 25th annual Western Class Championships Scholastic Chess League (FSCL) top rated Under 1200, top 2 school. Reserve U1000: open to players rated See Grand Prix. G/25 Scholastic (K-12) 5SS, G/25 d5. Hialeah Gardens Senior High Under 1000. Trophies: top 5 players, top 2 schools. Novice U400: open School, 11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd., Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018. Entry to players rated Under 400 / Unrated. Trophies: top 8 players, top 2 JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Fees: $20 by 10/23/18 per person, $25 onsite. Onsite Registration: 8- See Nationals. schools. HIGH SCHOOL (K-12): Championship: open to all. Trophies: 8:45 a.m. Rounds: 9:00, 10:20, 11:45, 1:15, 2:30 pm. Prizes: Team & top 5 players, top rated Under 1400, top 2 school. Reserve U1200: open JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) Individual Trophies (Top 5 each section). Medals for all participants. to players rated Under 1200. Trophies: top 5 players, top 2 schools. See Nationals. Mail entries to: FSCL/Elizabeth Tejada, P.O. Box 22629, Hialeah, FL Novice U500: open to players rated Under 500 / Unrated. Trophies: top 33002. Checks payable to FSCL. Online atwww.fsclchess.org. Questions: 8 players, top 2 schools. Any player who scores 4 or more points and [email protected], [email protected] or 786-444-2467. doesn’t win a trophy will receive a medal! COLORADO Advanced entries posted at: www.fsclchess.org. FEB. 16-18 OR 17-18, 2018 U.S. Amateur Team Championship FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest JAN. 27, Village Quads - North Class Championships (TX) Open to all*. 3 round Quad G/60 d5. Captiva Rec Center, 658 Pinellas Pl., See Nationals. See Grand Prix. The Villages, FL 32163. Rds.: 10AM, 1PM, 3:15PM. EF: $5, prizes based on entries. Unrateds free. Booster: $12, Prize 1-year membership in USCF, MAR. 3, Springfield Fifteenth Annual David Mote Memorial Open US Chess Junior Grand Prix! nonrated. Reg.: 9AM at site. Adv. Reg.: online at: https://www.chess- 4SS, G/60 d5. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas, Springfield. MAR. 3-4, Colorado Springs Open - Manitou Springs, CO register.com or mail to Herbert Menendez, 3133 Jemima Ave., The Villages, Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-12:45-3:00-5:15. Lunch break at 12:15. EF: $17 by 5-SS. Time Control Rds 1-2 G/90 with 5 seconds delay; Rds. 3-5 G/90 FL 32163. Email: [email protected]. Note: * Lake, Sumter 2/28, $20 at site, $2 less to SCC members. Prizes: $$400 b/30. 140-80, with 30 seconds increment. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. and Marion county residents must reside in The Villages. 1600-1999 60, 1200-1599 50, Under 1200 40, Unrated 30. Ent/Info: David One open section. EF: $40 if rec’d by 3/1, $45 at site. $5 discount for Long, 401 S. Illinois St., Springfield 62704. 217-726-2584. Information paid CSCA members (OSA). Additional $5 discount for Supporting Members US Chess Junior Grand Prix! and directions available at www.springfield chessclub.com. FEB. 9-13 of Colorado Springs Chess Club. Cash prizes per entries. Second day , Chess Moves #5 Cuba & Caribbean Cruise Tournament MAR. 10 4SS, G/90 d5. US Chess Rated, Onboard the Holland America’s ms , 16th Annual Mark Oestriech Memorial Chess Byes must be requested before Round 1. Register: 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Tournament Rounds: 10 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM Saturday; 9 AM, 3 PM Sunday. Veendam, www.InsightCruises.com/events/cm05/. Cruise, itself, is from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14. Prizes: $750.00 Guaranteed; 1st $250, 2nd Salem Community Activities Center, 416 East Oglesby St., Salem, IL 62881. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO Swiss System – 3 rounds USCF Rated, Sponsored by the Southern Illinois 80829. Information: (719) 685-1984 or [email protected]. $200, 3rd $150, 4th $100, 5th $50. EF: $100 (if cruise booked with Insight Cruises). Rds.: 1st Rd. Feb. 9, 9 a.m.; 2nd Rd. Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m.; Chess League. Time Controls 30/70, then 40/60 No sudden death – d0. JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 3rd Rd. Feb. 13, 9 a.m.; 4th Rd. Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m. Players need to bring Entry Fee: $15.00 – Registration from: 8:00-9:15a.m. Rounds: 9:30a.m., See Nationals. chess sets and clocks. Contact: Neil Bauman [email protected]. 1:00p.m., 5:00p.m. Prize Fund: $360.00, based on 30 players 1st-$80, JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 Entry limited to the first 40 that register. 2nd-$40, A,B,C,D/E/ Unr $60.00 each. Entries: Carl Purcell 618-267-8145, , 2018 National Open (NV) [email protected] or 2749 S. Broadway, Salem, IL 62281. See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 23-25 OR 24-25 FEB. 17-18 , 22nd annual Mid-America Open (MO) , 2018 The Villages Open See Grand Prix. CONNECTICUT OPEN TO ALL. NO AGE OR RESIDENCE RESTRICTIONS. 5SS, G/90 d5. Laurel Manor Recreation Center, 1985 Laurel Manor Dr., The Villages, APR. 20-22, 2018 All-Girls National Championships presented JAN. 6 OR 7 OR 6-7, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the FL 32162. Entry limited to first 60 registrants. EF: $25 advance; $30 by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the Ren- 52nd Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - Since 1966, cash only on site. $$b/60: 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $150, U1800 $100, aissance Knights Chess Foundation & US Chess USCF’s Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY) U1600 $75, U1400 $50. Reg.: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. Rds.: SAT: 9 AM, 2 See Nationals. See New York. PM, 6 PM; SUN: 10 AM, 3 PM. ENT: Herbert Menendez, 3133 Jemima APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 15th Annual Great Lakes Open (MI) Ave., The Villages, FL 32163; 352-203-4935, www.ChessRegister.com. See Grand Prix. JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 50th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) INFO: [email protected]. W. See Grand Prix. MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago Open FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25 FEB. 4 , 2018 U.S. Amateur Team Championship See Grand Prix. , 2018 Greater New Haven Winter Open! - South See Grand Prix. See Nationals. MAR. 10-11 INDIANA , 51st annual New York State Scholastic MAR. 16-18 OR 17-18, 16th annual Southern Class Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) Championships FEB. 10, 2018 Southern Indiana Open/Reserve See New York. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. MAR. 23-25 OR 24-25, 22nd annual Mid-America Open (MO) 31-APR. 1, 12th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. GEORGIA APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 15th Annual Great Lakes Open (MI) APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 27th annual Eastern Class FEB. 9-13, Chess Moves #5 Cuba & Caribbean Cruise See Grand Prix. Tournament (FL) Championships (MA) MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28 See Grand Prix. See Florida. , 27th annual Chicago Open (IL) JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open (PA) FEB. 16-18 OR 17-18, 2018 Atlanta Winter Congress See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAR. 9-11 OR 10-11, 22nd Annual Boris Kogan Memorial IOWA See Grand Prix. DELAWARE FEB. 3 MAR. 16-18 OR 17-18, 16th annual Southern Class , Port of Burlington Reserve JAN. 6 OR 7 OR 6-7, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the Championships (FL) U1600 4 round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $25, $30 After Jan 28th or onsite. 52nd Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - Since 1966, See Grand Prix. Rounds: 10AM, 12:30pm, 3:45pm Asap. EF: $25 before Jan 28, $30 after or onsite. Site: The Loft of Burlington, 416 Jefferson St., Burlington, USCF’s Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY) APR. 6-8 See New York. , 2018 National Junior High School (K-9) Championship IA 52601. Prizes: $100 1st place, $75 second, $50 3rd based on 15 See Nationals. entries. (60% payout). Chess Book for U1400 1st and 2nd. Chess Book JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 50th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) for best upset and Board Raffle Prizes! Free regular Scholastic mem- See Grand Prix. IDAHO bership if expired or new member for all sections. See 4th Annual Port FEB. 3, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 10th Annual of Burlington Open FIDE and USCF Rated for contact/entry details. Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships (MD) JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) FEB. 3, Port of Burlington RBO See Maryland. See Nationals. 5 round Swiss, G/30 d5. EF: $15, $20 After Jan 28th or onsite. 5 Rounds: FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11, Baltimore Open (MD) JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) Sat 10, 11, 1pm, rounds 4 and 5 ASAP. Site: The Loft of Burlington, 416 See Grand Prix. See Nationals. Jefferson St., Burlington, IA 52601. Prizes: Trophies 1-5th place U1000, U800, U600 1st and 2nd U400 1st and 2nd, U200 1st and Unrated 1st FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25 , 3rd annual George Washington Open (VA) and 2nd, Board Raffle Prizes. See 4th Annual Port of Burlington Open See Grand Prix. ILLINOIS FIDE and USCF Rated for contact/entry details. MAR. 10-11 , Delaware State Open Chess Championship JAN. 27 FEB. 3-4, 4th Annual Port of Burlington Open FIDE and USCF Rated See Grand Prix. , Bradley Winter Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. JAN. 27-28 MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28 31-APR. 1 , Chicago Chess Center Jane Addams Memorial , 27th annual Chicago , 12th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Open (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. FEB. 3, Greater Chicago K-12 Championships! Presented by Kasparov Chess Foundation & Renaissance Knights - Sponsored DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA by SBB Global Research Group KANSAS Open to all players in grades 12 & below. *** 100 INDIVIDUAL & 30 FEB. 3, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 10th Annual TEAM TROPHIES *** McCormick Place - West Building, 2301 S. Dr. Martin FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships (MD) Luther King Jr. Dr., Chicago, IL. DETAILS: Championship Sections: 4- Class Championships (TX) See Maryland. SS, G/40 d5 Rounds: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00. Reserve & Novice See Grand Prix.

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MAR. 23-25 OR 24-25, 22nd annual Mid-America Open (MO) APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 27th annual Eastern Class MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. See Grand Prix. Championships (MA) 31-APR. 1, 12th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix. MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago See Grand Prix. Open (IL) JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. MARYLAND See Grand Prix. JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 MARYLAND CHESS TOURNAMENTS , 46th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. KENTUCKY MD Chess runs scholastic tournaments 2 Saturdays per month JAN. 13, 2018 Winchester Royale Tourney from September through June & open tournaments 2 Satur- 4SS, G/45 d5. College Park Annex Building, 30 Wheeler Ave. Winchester, days or weekends per month throughout the year. Visit MASSACHUSETTS KY 40391. Scholastic event (5SS - G/30 d5) held concurrently (Winchester www.MD Chess.org to find tournament announcements, Scholastic Chess League). EF: 10; UNRATEDS FREE; $5 Scholastic. Unr: tutors, coaches, & camps; register online for tournaments; US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FREE. Reg.: Late Registration at 9:15. Rds.: 1st round 9:45 am, (9:15 & subscribe to scholastic and/or open e-newsletters. MD JAN. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Reggie Boone Memorial for Scholastic). ENT: Frank Walls [email protected]. www. scholastic players who compete in the Varsity section (exclu- 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg Winchesster.com. sively for players rated 1600+) of a MD-Sweet-16 Qualifier State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual club dues or $1 per game. Reg.: 6:30-7 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. FEB. 10, 2018 Knight to C3 can qualify for the $45,000 scholarship to UMBC awarded annually. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: chess books to 1st, 2nd, top U1900. U1700, College Park Annex Building, 30 Wheeler Ave., Winchester, KY 40391. U1500, U1300. George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA In 2 Sections, 4SS, G/45 d5, 10; UNRATEDS FREE. Unr: FREE. chess team is a perennial top-10 contender for the national Info: Open: EF: 01420, [email protected], 978-345-5011. www.wachusett Reg.: Late Registration at 9:15. Rds.: 1st round 9:45 am. Scholastic championship. Website: chess.org. WEB: 1/3. Free parking. (Winchester Scholastic Chess League): 5SS, G/30 d5, EF: $5 cash. JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 50th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) Prizes: Trophies to Scholastic 1st-3rd place in each section: K3, K5, See Grand Prix. JAN. 6 OR 7 OR 6-7, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the K12. Reg.: Late registration 8:30. Rds.: 9:15. ENT: Frank Walls register@ JAN. 12-15 OR 13-15 52nd Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - Since 1966, winchesster.com. www.Winchesster.com. , 10th Annual Chesapeake Open USCF’s Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY) See Grand Prix. MAR. 3, 2018 March Madness See New York. FEB. 3 College Park Annex Building, 30 Wheeler Ave., Winchester, KY 40391. In , Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 10th Annual JAN. 27-28, WN 2018 Winter 2-Day Open 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/45 d5, EF: $10. Unr: FREE. $$90% Rtd: 60% Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships See Grand Prix. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute & Western High School, 1400 W. Cold 1st,40% 2nd. Reg.: 9:15. Rds.: R1 9:45 am. Scholastic (Winchester FEB. 4 5SS, G/30 d5, $5 cash. Trophies Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21209. Open to all K-12 players from anywhere. , 2018 Greater New Haven Winter Open! (CT) Scholastic Chess League): EF: Prizes: See Grand Prix. to Scholastic1st-3rd place in each section: K3, K5, K12. Reg.: 8:30. Rds.: 7 Sections. Championship K-12: 1000+, K-12, 4SS, G/45 d5, Rds.: 9:15. ENT: Frank Walls [email protected]. www.Winchesster.com. 9:30-11:30-1:30-3:30. Championship K-8: 1000+, K-8, 4SS, G/45 d5, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Rds.: 9:30-11:30-1:30-3:30. Championship K-5: 600+, K-5, 4SS, G/40 FEB. 10-11, 93rd Western Massachusetts/Connecticut Valley MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago d5, Rds.: 9:30-11-12:30-2. U1000 K-12: under 1000 or unr, K-12, 5SS, Open (IL) Chess Championship G/35 d5, Rds.: 9:30-11-12:30-2-3:30. U800 K-8: under 800 or unr, K-8, The Alumni House - Amherst College, 75 Churchill St., Amherst, MA See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/30 d5, Rds.: 9:30-10:45-12-1:15-2:30. U600 K-5: under 600 or 01002. In 2 Schedules. 5SS, G/90 d5. unr, K-5, 5SS, G/30 d5, Rds.: 9:30-10:45-12-1:15-2:30. under Two-Day Schedule: REG.: U400 K-5: 8:30am-9:15, Saturday 2/10. Sat. 9:30am, 1:30pm, 5:30; Sun. 400 or unr, K-5, 5SS, G/25 d5, Rds.: 9:30-10:30-11:30-12:30-1:30. RNDS.: Tro- 1:45pm, 5:15. $30 on-site; $25 if postmarked by 2/5/2018. LOUISIANA phies per section: top 25% of individuals; top 40% of teams. EF: $30 EF: One- Day Schedule: 5SS, 1-3 G/45 d5, 4&5 G/90 d5. REG.: 8:00am-8:15, FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest through 01.30; $45 through 02.01; $60 by 5 AM, 02.03 (half-point bye possible in Rd. 1); $80, 8-9 AM, 02.03 (on site; if space available; half- Sunday 2/11. RNDS.: Sunday 8:30am, 10:15, 12:00pm, 1:45, 5:15. Class Championships (TX) EF: $25 onsite; $20 if postmarked by 2/5/2018. Entries for Both See Grand Prix. point bye likely in Rd. 1). Provided: sets, boards, scoresheets, & pencils. Bring chess clock. Food available for purchase. Register: www.md Schedules: Discounts: $2 for WMCA members; $5 for WMCA mem- MAR. 16-18 OR 17-18, 16th annual Southern Class chess.com. Contact: [email protected]. bers under 18; Unrated FREE. USCF membership required; BYES: Championships (FL) Limit of two 1/2 point byes; specify round(s) with entry. ENT: WMCA, FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11 See Grand Prix. , Baltimore Open c/o Ed Kostreba, 45 Fairview St., Palmer, MA 01069. PRIZES: 1st See Grand Prix. overall: revolving trophy and keeper; trophy to top X, A, B, C, D, E, FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25, 3rd annual George Washington Open (VA) UNR. Please bring set and clock. INFO: Ron Gist (413)695-7689, MAINE See Grand Prix. [email protected]. W. FEB. 24, 5th Queen City Tornado (NH) MAR. 10-11, Delaware State Open Chess Championship (DE) FEB. 24, 5th Queen City Tornado (NH) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATES

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MAR. 10-11, 51st annual New York State Scholastic MAR. 2-4 OR 3-4, 25th annual Western Class Championships 0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net for more info. Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) (CA-S) ADV EF (pmk by Jan 23rd) $40. At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st See New York. See Grand Prix. rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. JUNE 20-21 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: https://ica.jumbula.com/ , 2018 U.S. Women’s Open ICATournaments2018/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAU1600Championship_1 31-APR. 1 See Nationals. , 12th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) 11 or mail to: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. See Grand Prix. JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W. APR. 27-29 OR 28-29 , 27th annual Eastern Class Championships See Nationals. JAN. 28 See Grand Prix. , Westfield G/45 Quads Please note the earlier start time! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open (PA) NEW HAMPSHIRE Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to See Grand Prix. first in each section. Register: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Those registering after JAN. 20, Pelham High School Scholastic (K-12) 12:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30 p.m. Info: MICHIGAN 4SS. G/30 d5. 85 Marsh Rd., Pelham, NH 03076. 3 Sections: Novice, [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html. Intermediate, Open. Trophies to top 3 in each section, medals. Sched: FEB. 3, Dos Por Dos Team Tournament APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 15th Annual Great Lakes Open Reg 9:00-9:45am. Round 1: 10:00am. EF: $8 if info recd by 1/18/18. Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry St., Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. See Grand Prix. $12 at door. Ent/info: [email protected]. www.nhchess.org. Format: 5-SS. G/25 d5. 2 players per team. Average rating 1899.5 or MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago FEB. 3, 16th Annual February Freeze Scholastic (K-12) less. EF: $50 per 2-player team, $45 for CM members. Prizes: 70% Open (IL) 4SS. G/30 d5. Oyster River Middle School, 1 Coe Dr., Durham, NH 03824. returned, b/number of teams. Reg: 12:00 noon-12:29 p.m. Rds: 12:30, See Grand Prix. 3Sections: Novice, Intermediate, Open. Trophies to at least top 3 in 1:45, 3:00, 4:15, 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 per team allowed. Must be taken as each section and medals. Sched: Reg 9:00-9:45am. Round 1: 10:00am. a team, not individuals, & declared before round 3. Info: chessmates@ EF: $8 if info recd by 2/1/18. $12 at door. Entry: www.nhchess.org. chessmatesnj.com Note: Please bring a chess clock. MINNESOTA Inquiries : [email protected]. FEB. 3, Princeton Day School FEB. 24 MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago , 5th Queen City Tornado 650 The Great Road. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at Open (IL) See Grand Prix. 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds.G55/5: ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS See Grand Prix. APR. 27-29 OR 28-29 for unrated to 1000 rated players: G/25 d5 4 rds, beginning at 12:00 , 27th annual Eastern Class noon (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 Championships (MA) U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I MISSISSIPPI See Grand Prix. (unrated K-8), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (beginner). MORNING SECTIONS are for OVER 1000 rated players, begin at 10:15 and must FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest NEW JERSEY preregister: 3 rds.G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS (K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE Class Championships (TX) MASTERS (K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). PARENTS OF See Grand Prix. JAN. 6 OR 7 OR 6-7, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. Parents play free. Plaques to top 3 school FEB. 16-18 OR 17-18, 2018 Atlanta Winter Congress (GA) 52nd Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - Since 1966, teams and top 8 in each section under 1000, top 3 over 1000. Medals to all See Grand Prix. USCF’s Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY) players. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door: www.pds.org/chess. On site registration $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin [email protected]. MAR. 9-11 OR 10-11 See New York. , 22nd Annual Boris Kogan Memorial (GA) FEB. 4 See Grand Prix. JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 50th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) , Westfield Super Sunday Quads See Grand Prix. 10:35 a.m. start!! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ MAR. 16-18 OR 17-18 , 16th annual Southern Class JAN. 20 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: Championships (FL) , 88th Central Jersey Chess Tournament 10:00-10:30 a.m. Those registering after 10:30 will be charged $5 extra. See Grand Prix. Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 3 rated sections – Open, Rounds: 10:35 a.m., 12:20, 2:05 p.m. Info: [email protected], , – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/25 d5. 2 unrated sections – U1000 U600 www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html. Note: 2/11 event TBA. Intermediate (K-8), Beginners (K-2): 4 rounds. Trophies to 1st-3rd & MISSOURI top team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 1/18. $45 on- FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11, Baltimore Open (MD) site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.nj See Grand Prix. JAN. 27 , Chess Like It Oughta Be chess.com. Info: Grant Oen, [email protected]. FEB. 10 5SS, G/40 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Mary- , Princeton Charter School JAN. 20 land Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: , Dos Por Dos Team Tournament TOURNAMENT LOCATION: Princeton Charter School at:100 Bunn Dr., $10, $5 for annual members of the club if registered by 1/26. One Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry Street, Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0; Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: section: $205 Unconditionally Guaranteed! $50-$30. $25 for 1st in each Format: 5-SS. G/25 d5. 2 players per team. Average rating 1899.5 or Open above 1000; U1000; U700; U300/Unrated. (sections will be combined. class: A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR. Reg.: 10-10:45. Rounds: 11:00, 1:00, less. EF: $50 per 2-player team, $45 for CM members. Prizes: 70% Awards will be given to the top 3 in each section) Parental Supervision 3:00, 5:00, 7:00. Two 1/2 point byes if declared before round 2. Info: returned, b/number of teams. Reg: 12:00 noon-12:29 p.m. Rds: 12:30, Required: The parents or another adult must be designated to supervise 314-361-CHESS. [email protected]. 1:45, 3:00, 4:15, 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 per team allowed. Must be taken as the student player between rounds. Schedule (will be accelerated if a team, not individuals, & declared before round 3. Info: chessmates@ possible) First Round: 12:01 PM. Second Round: ASAP. Third Round: FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest chessmatesnj.com Note: Please bring a chess clock. ASAP. Fourth Round: ASAP. Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Class Championships (TX) Schedule will be accelerated if possible. (*) Online Registration $30 Only JAN. 21, Westfield G/45 Quads See Grand Prix. if register one week before: www.ChessKidsNY.com/PCSChessPro- Please note the earlier start time! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 gram.htm. (*) Fee will increase automatically to $35 if register later. MAR. 3, Four States Winter Open Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to On site registration the date of the event: $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 4-SS, G/60 d5. Hilton Garden Inn, 2644 E. 32nd St., Joplin, MO 64804. 2 first in each section. Register: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Those registering after noon. Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: [email protected] Results Sections, Open: $120-80, U1600 60, U1400: $60-40. 4.0 Bonus: $20. Sec- 12:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30 p.m. Info: tions may be combined for pairing purposes. Prizes: b/30 full-paid entries. [email protected], will be posted online the same day of the event! EF: $30 by 3/2, $40 at door. Scholastic (rating only) $15 by 3/2, $25 at www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html. FEB. 11, Chess Mates Sunday Blitz (BLZ) door. Email entry accepted for lower rate. MCA membership required, JAN. 27 Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry St., Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. OSA Reg.: 8-9. Rounds: 9:30-11:45-2:30-4:45. Byes: One 1/2 point bye if , Hamilton Chess Club Quads G/5 d2. $25, $20 for CM members. 80% 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Time Control: EF: Prizes: requested before round 2 Ent: [email protected] with cash returned, b/number of players & their ratings. Reg: 2:30-2:59 p.m. Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per onsite, paypal.me/joplinchess or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Rds: 3:00 p.m. then ASAP. Number of rounds TBD. Info: chessmates@ Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. More Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. Information: chessmatesnj.com Note: Please bring a chess clock. joplinchess.org, [email protected], 417-483-1554. information: hamiltonchessclub.com or 609-758-2326 leave message or text 609-351-2437. W. FEB. 11, Thomas Elberling Memorial Quads MAR. 23-25 OR 24-25, 22nd annual Mid-America Open JAN. 28 Please note the earlier start time! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 See Grand Prix. , Chess Mates Sunday Blitz (BLZ) Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. $25, $20 members. $60 to Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry St., Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: Prizes: first in each section. 12:15-12:50 p.m. Those registering after MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago G/5 d2. $25, $20 for CM members. 80% Register: Time Control: EF: Prizes: 12:50 will be charged $5 extra. 1:00, 2:45, 4:30 p.m. west- Open (IL) returned, b/number of players & their ratings. 2:30-2:59 p.m. Rounds: Info: Reg: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html. See Grand Prix. Rds: 3:00 p.m. then ASAP. Number of rounds TBD. Info: chessmates@ chessmatesnj.com Note: Please bring a chess clock. FEB. 17-19, World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East See Nationals. MONTANA JAN. 28, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25, 3rd annual George Washington Open (VA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Sections 4SS. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. See Grand Prix. JAN. 27-28, January Thaw Open. 5 SS, G/90 d5. Radisson Colonial Hotel, 2301 Colonial Dr., All players with 2.5 points or more will receive a trophy! USCF Memb A State Championship Event! Helena, MT 59601. Phone (406) 443-2100. Tournament room rate $109. Req’d For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. For info, call 201 797 0330, email chess- FEB. 25, New Jersey Junior High School Championship EF: $30, Jrs-$15. USCF & MCA membership required, OSA. Reg.: 8:30 - [email protected] or visit icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by Jan 23rd) $35 At 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, 9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 1:30, 6:00 / 8:30AM, 12:30. $$: 1st-$75, 2nd-$50, Site $40. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes biggest upset $35 (nonprovisional). Contact: Murray Strong, 406-459- 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF from Garden State Parkway exit 109. Section: JHS (K-9). ALL: Trophies 6684. [email protected], www.montanachess.org. rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players JUNE 20-21 constitute team score. EF: $35 before 2/18, $50 at site. USCF memb. , 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 req’d. 8-9:00 am. After 9:00 am, half-point bye for round one. See Nationals. Reg.: G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unrated players K INFO: 732-259 3881 [email protected]. ENT: Hal Sprechman, 66 JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by Feb 24 at www.NJSCF.org. See Nationals. d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unrated players K Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID #, & thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 expiration date, mailing address, phone number & entry fee. Checks d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 made out to NJSCF. NEBRASKA AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: https://ica.jumbula.com/ICA- A State Championship Event! MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28 Tournaments2018/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAChampionshipssections15 , 27th annual Chicago _80 or mail checks to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, FEB. 25, New Jersey State Elementary Championships Open (IL) 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, See Grand Prix. NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W. JAN. 28 NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes , Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 2 Sections: Elementary (K-6) & NEVADA See Grand Prix. Primary (K-3). All: Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Elementary JAN. 28, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship & Primary: Top 5 in each grade. Rds.: 10 am then ASAP. Top 4 scores JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 9th annual Golden State Open 4SS, G/60 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ constitute the team score for Elementary; top 3 for Primary. EF: $35 (CA-N) 07601. Open to all ages with rating below 1600. Prize Fund ($$ b/25): before 2/18, $50 at site. USCF memb. req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00am After See Grand Prix. 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50. Call 201 797- 9:00am 1/2 point bye for round 1. Info: 732 259-3881. Ent: Hal Sprech-

64 January 2018 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14 man, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by Feb 24 at 1. Premier (over 1799), 2. Under 1800, 3. Under 1200. Plaques to different schools; teams must register on-site (no extra charge!) before www.NJSCF.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, section, top 3 each section, top U1900 (Premier), top U1500 (Sec. 2), top U800, rd. 3; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: January 2018 official date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email Unr. (Sec. 3). May be limited to 1st 60 players to register for each date. ratings used, except unofficial ratings at uschess.org usually used if oth- address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Individual free entry prizes: free entry to 2 specified Continental erwise unrated. TD reserves right to assign estimated ratings to players FEB. 25, Westfield G/60 Quads Chess tmts. thru 12/31/18 to 1st each section. Team prizes: free entry with non-USCF ratings. All substitutions from advance entry list charged 3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, to 1 CCA tmt. thru 12/31/18 to the 4-top-scoring players from same late fee. Section switches subject to $10 extra charge per player thru $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 school across all 3 sections, plaques to top 3 overall team scores, limit 1/2, $20 extra after. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. 2 teams per school. Mixed Doubles (2-player male/female team, avg. reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], rating U2200, may be in different sections and from different schools, unclear registrations. Limit 2 byes, commit before rd. 3. HR $169, call www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html. must sign-up before 1/28) Bonus Prize: free entry to 1 CCA tmt. thru 877-513-6305 or 718-246-7000 by 12/25 (rooms may sell out early), 12/31/18 to 1st Mixed Doubles team, chess sets to top 3 overall Mixed mention chess. Help with entries, parking, etc: www.gnyscc.com Ques- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Doubles. Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for tions: [email protected] or 347-201-2269 (leave message but email A State Championship Event! CCA tmts. with 100% guaranteed prizes; see www.magnusleague.org, is better; on Jan 6-7 also call 718-246-7000.). Team rooms: team- MAR. 3-4, New Jersey High School Chess Championship www.chesscenter.cc or www.chesstour.com for details and restrictions. [email protected]. Sets provided by Little House of Chess— bring 5SS, G/90 d5. Union County Vocational-Technical School, 1776 Raritan Rds.: 10 am-12:30 pm (earlier if feasible) each date. Ent: Applications clocks! W. Info: www.gnyscc.com. To contact us by mail: Chess Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. 3 sections: Varsity (9-12): 5 player teams and EF accepted online, may be paid by school. All: Each date’s games Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. US Chess with one alternate allowed. Coaches set order by player strength. Order submitted for rating prior to next date’s games. Players must re-register Junior Grand Prix for Championship Sections. must not be changed. Team avg. based on top 5 highest ratings. Trophies before each date; official USCF rating list in effect on each date used JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15 to top 10 NJ teams, top three players, top boards 1-5. $150/team , 50th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) EF: for that date (unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated or if See Grand Prix. before 2/28. $185/team at site. $5 per change on site. Junior Varsity requesting to play in Premier). Unr. may enter section 2 or 3 (or Premier (9-12): 4 player teams with one alternate allowed. Team avg. based on by TD permission). Limit 6 byes (2 byes max. rds. 9-12), commit before JAN. 15, MLK Day Action! top 4 highest ratings. Trophies to top 5 NJ teams, top 3 players, top Jan. 28. Teammate pairings avoided but possible. Ties for free entries 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25): $200-100; U2300, U2000, U1700: $75. EF: boards 1-4. EF: $120/team before 2/28, $150/team on site. $5 per decided by tiebreak except playoff May 6 between top 2 on tiebreak $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 10:15- change on site. Booster (K-12): Trophies to top 15 individuals, 3 top (may be fast game). Special Bonus Points may be awarded each date! 10:45am. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. Max two byes; teams. Top 4 scores constitute team score. EF: $30 before 2/28, $40 at Bring clocks! Info: [email protected], chesscentr@ request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. site. All: USCF memb. required. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun 10-2. Reg.: Sat. gmail.com, online entry thru 4 pm the day before each rd. at Magnus 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716 8-9:00am. After 9:00am, 1/2 Point bye for round one. SIDE EVENT: League website: www.magnusleague.org. Reg. on-site by 9:30 am. JAN. 16, Marshall Masters MAR 4,SUNDAY, Boy Scout/Girl Scout/ Non-Rated Section (K-12) Make school purchase orders payable to: Chess Center of NY, PO See Grand Prix. 4SS (Quad) G/30 d5. USCF Membership Not required. Trophies to top 5 Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. W. players Medallions for 6 to 10th. EF: $20, by mail or on site registration US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 9-10am. Limited number of Clocks and Sets available, if you have equip- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 17, 24, 31, FEB. 7, 14, 21, Marshall Weekly Wednesday ment please bring it. ALL: Entries must include name, grade, school, JAN. 4, 11, 18, 25, FEB. 1, 7th Long Island Chess Club Fall Open 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; date of birth, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1100: $100. EF: $40; fee..... USCF ID and expiration date only needed for Teams and Booster Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $110-90. Top U- NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm Sections. Checks made out to NJSCF. Mail to: JIM MULLANAPHY, 98 2000, U-1500/unr. $60 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. UNRATED each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- Baird Road, Millstone Twp., NJ 08535. Email questions: [email protected] FREE! Reg.: 6:45 - 7:15 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. or call Jim Mullanaphy 732-610-1357. Register online at www.NJSCF.org JAN. 18, Marshall Thursday Action! MAR. 4, Westfield G/45 Quads An American Classic! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75; U1900: $50. EF: 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, A Heritage Event! $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15- $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:50 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; p.m. Those registering after 1:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: JAN. 6 OR 7 OR 6-7, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.west- 52nd Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - Since 1966, 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. fieldchessclub.org/Events.html. USCF’s Longest-Running Scholastic! JAN. 19, Marshall Quick Chess (QC) MAR. 10-11 Beautiful hotel site: NY Marriott Hotel at Brooklyn Bridge, 333 6-SS, G/10 +3. ($250 b/25): $125-75; U1700: $50. $15; Non-MCC , 51st annual New York State Scholastic Champi- Adams Street (near Borough Hall), Brooklyn, NY. EF: Nearby subway sta- Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7- onships (out of state welcome) (NY) tions: Jay Street Metrotech (A, C, F & R trains), Borough Hall (2, 3, 4 See New York. 7:30- 8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register & 5 trains). Hotel policy prohibits food not purchased from hotel in MAR. 10-11 online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / , Delaware State Open Chess Championship (DE) meeting areas! Online entries at www.gnyscc.com: 1-Day Sections: 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. $60 thru 12/22/17, $70 12/23/17-1/2/18, $80 1/3-4; Championship MAR. 11 Sections, $70 thru 12/22/17, $80 12/23/17-1/2/18, $90 1/3-4. Help US Chess Junior Grand Prix! , Westfield G/45 Quads JAN. 19-21 OR 21 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, available for group entries of 5/more: [email protected]; , Marshall Monthly U2400-NEW $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:50 online fees are only valid using our website. For mail entries see 5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: p.m. Those registering after 1:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: www.gnyscc.com or www.chesscenter.cc. On-site entry fee: $100 $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.west- the day before your game (starting 7:30 pm 1/5), $120 on day of event $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. fieldchessclub.org/Events.html. until 90 minutes before 1st game. May be limited to 1st 1,500 players 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 1-day: Sun. 9-10-11am (G/25 d5) then to register! In 14 sections! Each section has its own age, grade and merge in round 4. Max two byes; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. rating requirements (Championship sections open to all who are under 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 31-APR. 1 , 12th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) grade and age limits; unrated allowed all sections). The 5 Championship JAN. 20 See Grand Prix. sections are each 2 days (High School Championship, Junior High Cham- , Marshall G/50 (U1700)-NEW 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 27th annual Eastern Class pionship, Elementary Championship, Primary Championship and K1 Championship): 6-SS, G/60 d10. Rounds: 10 am-1-4 pm Sat; 9 am-12- Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Championships (MA) Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. 2:45 pm Sun. Awards ceremonies about 5:30 pm Sun. The 9 non-Championship sections are each 1-day, 5-SS, G/30 d5. Playing Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1, 8th annual World Open on Saturday are: High School Under 1900, High School Under 1200, JAN. 22, 29, FEB. 5, 12, 29th Nassau G/60 Championship Senior Amateur (PA) Elementary Under 1500, Elementary Under 1100, Elementary Under 700: See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:30 pm, Awards about 6 pm. Playing on Sunday with JAN. 25, Marshall Thursday Action! JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) earlier starting times are: Junior High Under 1300, Primary Under 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75; U1900: $50. EF: See Grand Prix. 1000, Primary Under 600 and K1 Under 400: 9-11 am-12:30-2-3:30 $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15- Awards about 5 pm. open to grade 1/below JULY 2-3 pm Sun. Both K-1 sections 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; , 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) born after 1/7/10. All 3 Primary sections open to grades 3/below request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Grand Prix. born after 1/7/08. All 4 Elementary sections open to grades 6/below 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. JULY 3, 6th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) born after 1/7/05. Both Junior High sections open to grades 9/below JAN. 26, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix. born after 1/7/02. All 3 High School sections open to grades 12/below See Grand Prix. born after 1/7/98. Trophies to top 15 in each Championship and all JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open (PA) JAN. 27, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800)-NEW See Grand Prix. Elementary, Primary and K1 sections; to top 10 in other sections, top 3 U1500 in High School U1900, Top 3 U900/Unr in High School U1200 and 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: JULY 4, 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ) (PA) Junior High U1300; Top 3 U1300 in Elementary U1500; top 3 U900 in $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC See Grand Prix. Elementary U1100; top 3 U800 in Primary U1000; top 3 Unr. in Elementary Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: U700, Primary U600 and K1 U400. Trophies also to top 6 teams each 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- NEW MEXICO section (top 4 scores from same school = team, all on team must attend 477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. same school: no combined teams, even if one school “feeds” another). JAN. 27, The Nagib E. Gebran Open FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest Grade plaques: top 3 Kindergartners in each K1 section, top 3 scorers 5SS, G/25 d5. Judson Memorial Church, Assembly Hall, New York 10012; Class Championships (TX) below 7th Grade in Junior High U1300, Top 3 below 9th grade in High Use 239 Thompson street entrance (between Washington Square South See Grand Prix. School U1200 (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 and West 3rd Street, southern entrance) and go downstairs. Near the or more (5 or more in Championship) who don’t win a trophy receive a MAR. 2-4 OR 3-4 West 4th Street Subway. $$G: $400-$300-$200, U2200 $150, U2000 , 25th annual Western Class Championships medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Individual free entry prizes (each $100, U1800 $100. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prize: best male/female 2- (CA-S) Championship section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tour- See Grand Prix. player “team” combined score: $100 (average rating U2200, sign up by naments thru 12/31/18 to 1st, thru 10/10 to 2nd, thru 8/20 to 3rd, thru 2:30; teammate pairings avoided but possible). EF: $30 if by 1/19; $35 JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 6/20 to 4th. Individual free entry prizes (each non-Championship sec- between 1/20 and 1/25 at: www.chess4.nyc/nagibentry.htm. Onsite See Nationals. tion): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tmts. thru 11/15/18 to EF is $40. Register: 12-12:30. Rounds: 1-2:30-3:45-5-6:15. Info: jgra- 1st, thru 8/20 to 2nd, thru 6/20 to 3rd, thru 4/25 to 4th. Team free JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) [email protected]; Bring clocks and sets. Limit two byes; must commit entry prizes: free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/20/17 to 1st team, by 2:30. Entries may be limited be limited to first 60 players. See Nationals. thru 6/20 to 2nd team each section! Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for CCA tmts. with 100% unconditionally guaranteed US Chess Junior Grand Prix! NEW YORK prize funds. Free entries do not include NYS Scholastics in Saratoga. JAN. 27-28, 9th Annual Broome County Championship-Francis See www.chesscenter.cc or www.gnyscc.com or www.chesstour.com Cordisco Memorial OCT. 15, NOV. 19, DEC. 17, JAN. 28, FEB. 11, MAR. 4 for complete details and restrictions. High School Mixed Doubles 6 Round SS, G/75 d5. Cordisco’s Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Bing- (MAKEUP DATE: MAY 6), 5th Annual Magnus High School and Bonus Prizes (best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among hamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782. $500 Prize Money b/20. Two Junior High Chess League all 3 High School sections after 5 rounds): chess sets to 1st 5 Mixed sections. Open: $150-$75-$50; Reserve (U1700): $125-$60-$40. Tro- Columbia Grammar and Prep. High School Cafeteria, 36 W. 93rd Doubles teams; free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/20/18 to 1st phies: 1st - 3rd both sections. Entry Fee: Open-$45, Reserve-$40.(cash St. (bet. Central Park West & Columbus Ave., near 96th St. subways), team, thru 6/20 to 2nd, thru 4/15 to 3rd. Team average must be U2200; only) Registration on site: Sat. 1/27/17. 9:00-9:45AM. Rounds: 10AM- NYC. 12-SS, G/60 d10, open to grades 7-12 born after 3/4/98. 3 sections: Mixed Doubles teammates may play in different sections and may attend 1PM-4PM both days. Non Broome County residents welcome.

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JAN. 28, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500)-NEW FEB. 3, 10, 17, 24, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments! 12- 2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- 477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less FEB. 11, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600)-NEW Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: JAN. 28, Marshall Rated Beginner! (3 Rounds)-NEW FEB. 4, Marshall Rated Beginner! (3 Rounds)-NEW 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 8:15- b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 8:15- FEB. 15, Marshall Thursday Action! 8:45am. Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register online: 8:45am. Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register online: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75; U1900: $50. EF: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- 477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- 477-3716. $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 4, TRM230 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; JAN. 29, FEB. 5, 12, 19, 26, MAR. 5, Marshall FIDE Riverbank State Park Theater, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Monday/U1800 Free to 1st 300. Preregister www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ 4/SS, G/30 d5. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Check in by 9:15. FEB. 16, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) FEB. 7, 14, 21, 28, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed See Grand Prix. $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Night Chess! FEB. 17 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Max two , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800) Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: byes; request by Rd. 4. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:20 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before FEB. 1 , Marshall Guaranteed Action! FEB. 8, Marshall Thursday Action! Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75; U1900: $50. EF: Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. 6:15-6:45pm. 7- Reg.: Rds.: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15- FEB. 18 8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. , Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds) 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. NYC / 212-477-3716. b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 9, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22, MAR. 1, 8, Marshall Thursday Open-NEW 9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 FEB. 18, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500) PRIZES b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non- 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; Non- Open: MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register online: www.mar- Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. shallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. NYC / 212-477- 3716. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! , Baltimore Open (MD) FEB. 22, Marshall Thursday Action FEB. 2-4 See Grand Prix. , Marshall PREMIER-NEW 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75; U1900: $50. EF: 5-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players FEB. 9-13 $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. , Chess Moves #5 Cuba & Caribbean Cruise Tournament (FL) hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, Limited to 30 players. $1,750 Gtd: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; See Florida. for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. First 5 GMs Free. shallchessclub.org/register. U2000: Limited to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, FEB. 10, Marshall U1900 Morning Action-NEW U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC FEB. 23, Marshall Quick Chess (QC) Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11am- 6-SS, G/10 +3. ($250 b/25): $125-75; U1700: $50. EF: $15; Non-MCC 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- 12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; FEB. 3, TRM122 FEB. 10, Marshall G/50 Open-NEW request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Wood Road ES, 300 Wood Rd., Ballston Spa 12020. Free. Preregister 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25, 3rd annual George Washington Open (VA) www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: See Grand Prix.

12th annual PHILADELPHIA OPEN Mar 28-Apr 1, Mar 29-Apr 1, Mar 30-Apr 1 or Mar 31-Apr 1, Easter weekend Prizes $80,000 based on 500 paid entries, $60,000 minimum, IM and GM norms possible! Open: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30, d10. Under 1100 Section: $1000-700- Online late entry: available until 2 Other sections: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30, 500-400-300-300-200-200-100-100. hours before round 1; same fee as at site. d10 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10; 2- Unrated not allowed in U1400, U1600 Mailed entry: see Chess Life or chesstour. day option, rds 1-4 G/30, d10). All or U1800. Maximum prize for unrated in com. merge & play for same prizes. U1100 Section $300, in U2000 Section Senior 65/over in U1400/up, $100 Marriott Hotel, 1201 Market St, $2000. less. directly across street from famous Mixed doubles: $1000-500-300-200. Re-entry (no Open to Open) $100. Reading Terminal Market (over 80 food 2-player male/female teams averaging vendors). Chess rates $108-108-128, under 2200, may play in different sections; 5-day Open schedule: Reg. ends 215-625-2900, reserve by 3/16. see TLA or chesstour.com. Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11 Parking: Marriott valet about $20. Prize limits: 1) If post-event rating & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St (3/5 posted 3/27/17-3/27/18 is more than 30 4-day: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton pts above section max, limit $1500. 2) 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Hotel) about $7 Sat & Sun, $20/day Players with under 26 lifetime games as of 3-day: Reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds. Fri other days. March 2018 official list cannot win over 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. $500 in U1100, $1000 in U1400, $1500 in 2-day: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 7 sections. Prizes based on 500 paid U1600, or $2000 in U1800. 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. entries, else proportional (seniors, re- Half point bye OK all, limit 3 (limit 2 entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs count half, Open entry fee: last 4 rounds). Open must commit before U1100 Section 40%), with 75% minimum GMs/IMs/WGM $128 online by 3/27, round 3, others round 4. ($60,000) guaranteed. $160 at site. Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000-800- US player not FIDE or USCF 2200/ All: FIDE ratings used for Open, 600-500-500-400-400, clear/tiebreak 1st over: $355 online at chessaction.com by March USCF for others, unofficial usually $200, FIDE U2400/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE 1/22, $375 by 3/27, $400 at site. used if otherwise unrated. Bring set, rated, 200 Grand Prix points. Other: $205 at chessaction.com by board, clock if possible- not supplied. Under 2200, Under 2000, Under 1/22, $225 online by 3/27, $250 at site. USCF membership required; see Chess Life 1800 Sections: Each $5000-2500-1200- MINIMUM PRIZE guarantees for GMs or chesstour.com for special dues rates. 800-600-500-400-300-300-300. & foreign FIDE: see TLA or chesstour.com. Entries posted at chessaction.com Under 1600 Section: $4000-2000- U2200 to U1400 Section: $205 (online entries posted instantly). $15 1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. online by 1/22, $225 by 3/27, $250 at site. charge for refunds. Under 1400 Section: $3000-1500- U1100 Section entry fee: $75 online Blitz tournament Sat 10:30 pm, 1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. by 3/27, $100 at site. enter by 10:15 pm.

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix! EF: $63.90 mailed by 2/15. K-1 Championship (all K-1): EF $63.80 FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25, 3rd annual George Washington Open (VA) FEB. 23-25 OR 25, Marshall Monthly U2400 mailed by 2/15. K-1 Reserve (K-1 under 400/unr): EF $63.70 mailed See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: by 2/15. Postmarked 2/16-27: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry MAR. 9-11 OR 10-11, 22nd Annual Boris Kogan Memorial (GA) $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional after 2/27. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with See Grand Prix. $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 3- entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 1-day: Sun. 9-10-11am (G/25 Mailed or paid at site, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Trophies to MAR. 16-18 OR 17-18, 16th annual Southern Class d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes; request at entry. Register top 10 players and top 7 teams each section, top 2 unrated in each Championships (FL) Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. reserve section, and top 2 each U1900, U1700 (HS), U1600, U1400 See Grand Prix. (HS Intermediate), U1000, U800, U600 (HS Reserve), U1800, U1600, FEB. 24, Marshall G/50 (U1700) U1400 (JHS), U1400, U1200 (MS Intermediate), U800, U600, U400 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC OHIO Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before (MS Reserve), U1700, U1500 (Elem), U1200, U1000 (K-6 Intermediate), U900, U800 (K-5 Intermediate), U700, U600, U500, U400, U300 (Elem JAN. 12 Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register , DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) Reserve), U1400, U1200, U1000 (Primary), U500, U400, U300, U200 Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: (Primary Reserve), U800, U600, U400 (K-1), U300, U200 (K-1 Reserve). 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $15 ($10 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. FEB. 28, MAR. 7, 14, 21, 28, APR. 4 , Marshall Weekly Wednesday Labor Day weekend 2018 (Albany), to top player each section, if not JAN. 13, Snowflakes and Checkmates 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; already qualified for free entry from another event. Mixed doubles 4SS, G/30 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1100: $100. EF: $40; prizes (chess sets) for three HS sections combined; no extra fee; EF: $30 online until midnight 1/13, $35 on site after. IMs, GMs free. NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour enter at Marriott by Sat 2 pm. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sections: Open, U1900, U1500, U1000. Registration: 9-9:45 at site. before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3. Awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, Rds.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, U-1000 ASAP. Prizes: $800 Guaranteed!! Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $135-135 at Hilton, two nights Open: $150, $50, U-2100 $40. U-1900: $100, $40, U1700 $40. U-1500: MAR. 1, Marshall Guaranteed Action! minimum, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, or use link at chesstour.com. $100, $40, U1250 $40. U1000: $80, $40, U750 $40, U500 $40. Free 4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, two nights minimum, $135-135, healthy box lunch to ALL players!Convenient Online Registration at Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) 866-210-9325 or use link at chesstour.com. 7 days notice required for progresswithchess.org Info: Contact: Mike Joelson, 216-321-7000. room cancellations. Both hotels are likely to sell out 3-4 months before GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; JAN. 19, DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. the tournament, but may again have availability in the final week before the event due to late cancellations. For other backup hotels 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! see chesstour.com. Free parking at Courtyard; free parking for overnight 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $15 ($10 MAR. 2-4, Marshall PREMIER guests at Hilton. 7 days notice required for room cancellation at both. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. 5-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Online JAN. 26, DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. entry: www.chessaction.com. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: Limited to 30 players. $1,750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $15 ($10 Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. ($5 service fee for in- expiration (non-members include dues), section, school, grade, birth DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. person reg hour before Rd. 1.) First 5 GMs Free. U2000: Limited to 40 date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. JAN. 26-28 OR 27-28, 2018 Cardinal Open (Open Section FIDE players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sec- Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 service fee for in-person Rated) tions, all substitutions from advance list charged $90. Questions: See Grand Prix. reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. [email protected], 347-201-2269 (leave message, email is better). FEB. 2 Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- Bring clock if possible- none supplied. Bring set & board for HS , DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) club.org/register. sections; set & board supplied for other sections, but not for skittles. 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. based on entries. MAR. 4, Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds) March official ratings used (except unofficial web ratings usually Prizes: EF: $15 ($10 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 used if otherwise unrated). TD reserves right to assign estimated DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late rating to players with non-USCF ratings. FEB. 9, DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. MAR. 11, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600) 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $15 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. MAR. 8, Marshall Thursday Action $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75; U1900: $50. EF: Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. FEB. 10, Toledo February Swiss hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. University of Toledo for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington shallchessclub.org/register. MAR. 12, 19, 26, APR. 2, 9, 16, Marshall FIDE Monday/U1800 Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into multiple sections if enough players. MAR. 9, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE EF: $20 by 2/8, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: 9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 b/35): Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) $450 b/25, $100-50, Class prizes TBD based on split. Ent: jagz47@hot- mail.com. 7031 Willowyck, Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: A State Championship Event! Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: FEB. 24, 2018 Ohio State Elementary Championships entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 5SS, G/30 d5. 6 Sections: K-6 Championship and K-3 Championship MAR. 10, Marshall U1900 Morning Action MAR. 15, Marshall Thursday Action limited to players residing or attending school/homeschool in Ohio. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75; U1900: $50. EF: Other sections: 4-6 U700, 4-6 U400, K-3 U500 and K-3 U300 open to Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg players from all states who meet grade and rating requirements. Entry Rd. 1.) Rds.: 9-10-11am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, fee: $35 through Feb. 17, $45 thereafter. Entries must be received by noon, Feb. 23. No onsite entry. Trophies to all scoring 3.5+. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshall Prizes: chessclub.org/register. Medals to all players. Trophies to top 5 teams in each section. Venue: MAR. 10, Marshall G/50 Open Embassy Suites, 4554 Lake Forest Dr., Blue Ash, OH 45242. Schedule: 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Changes 9:30-10:15 am, Announcements 10:30 am, Rd. 1 11:00 am, Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before MAR. 15, 22, 29, APR. 5, 12, 19, Marshall Thursday Open awards 5:30 pm or earlier. Information, online entry, and mail entry Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; form at www.chesscincinnati.com. Questions: [email protected] Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour or text/phone Alan at 513-600-9915. before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request MAR. 3 An American Classic! by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. , 17th Annual Queen City Classic Tournament A Heritage Event! Paul Brown Stadium, Club West, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 14 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 17-18, 40th Annual Marchand Open Scholastic sections including rated and non-rated. Non-rated sections A State Championship Event! See Grand Prix. include Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-9 and 10-12. Rated sections include MAR. 10-11, 51st annual New York State Scholastic MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. K-3 Open, 4-6 below 800, 4-6 Open, 7-9 Open and K-12 Open. USCF Championships (out of state welcome) 31-APR. 1, 12th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) membership is not required for the non-rated and K-3 rated sections. 6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12; top NYS player & team each See Grand Prix. Prizes include trophies to all who score 3.5 points or higher, top section are NY champions. In 14 sections. at three team trophies awarded and medals to all. $40 early bird entry High School Sections APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 27th annual Eastern Class Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 fee from December 18 - January 26. $50 entry fee January 27-Feb- Championships (MA) ruary 23. Entry Fee includes lunch, t-shirt, score book and medal. (2/5 mile from Saratoga Hilton). Other 11 sections at Saratoga Hilton See Grand Prix. and adjacent Saratoga City Center (connected by indoor walkway), Registration closes Friday February 23rd. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1, 8th annual World Open Schedule: Friday, March 2, check in from 5-6 pm. SIMUL at 6:30 pm. NY 12866. Sections at Hilton/City Center are limited to a total of 1100 Senior Amateur (PA) EF: $5 for tournament participants and $20 for Non-participants. players, sections at Marriott 300 players. Team prizes based on top See Pennsylvania. SIMUL features International Grandmasters Maurice Ashley, Gregory Kaidanov, and Irina Krush. March 3 check in 7:00 am - 8:15 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but am. Matches begin at 9:00 am. Grandmasters will be available for See Grand Prix. questions and instructions all day. Entry/Info: 1-866-PS-CHESS (772- are at a disadvantage. Online entry fee at chessaction.com, all JULY 2-3 sections: $59 by 2/15, $69 2/16-3/2, $90 3/3 to 3/9. Entry fee at , 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) 4377) or www.queencityclassic.org See Grand Prix. site, all sections: $90. High School Championship (all K-12 born US Chess Junior Grand Prix! after 9/1/98): EF $65.30 mailed by 2/15. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies JULY 3, 6th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) MAR. 10, Toledo March Swiss for Denker Tournament of HS Champions. High School Intermediate See Grand Prix. Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. University of Toledo (K-12 under 1800/unr): EF $65.20 mailed by 2/15. High School JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open (PA) Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Reserve (K-12 under 1200/unr): EF $65.10 mailed by 2/15. Junior See Grand Prix. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into multiple sections if enough players. High Championship (all K-9): EF $65 mailed by 2/15. Top NYS grade JULY 4 EF: $20 by 3/8, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: K-8 born after 9/1/02 qualifies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. , 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ) (PA) $450 b/25, $100-50, Class prizes TBD based on split. jagz47@hot- See Grand Prix. Ent: Middle School Intermediate (K-8 under 1600/unr): EF $64.90 mail.com. 7031 Willowyck, Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. mailed by 2/15.Middle School Reserve (K-8 under 1000/unr): EF MAR. 23-25 OR 24-25, 22nd annual Mid-America Open (MO) $64.80 mailed by 2/15. Elementary Championship (all K-6): EF NORTH CAROLINA See Grand Prix. $64.70 mailed by 2/15. Elementary Intermediate (K-6 under 1400/unr): EF $64.60 mailed by 2/15. K-5 Intermediate (K-5 under JAN. 26-28, Land of the Sky XXXI APR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 54th Cincinnati Open 1100/unr): EF $64.50 mailed by 2/15. K-5 Reserve (K-5 under See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 800/unr): EF $64.40 mailed by 2/15. Primary Championship (all K- FEB. 16-18 OR 17-18, 2018 Atlanta Winter Congress (GA) APR. 27-29, 2018 National High School (K-12) Championship 3): EF $64 mailed by 2/15. Primary Reserve (K-3 under 600/unr): See Grand Prix. See Nationals.

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APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 15th Annual Great Lakes Open (MI) asap. Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, 6/29, rds. Fri. 1 & 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK See Grand Prix. PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org or [email protected]. all rounds, limit 2 byes, must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago FEB. 18, PCL February Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted Open (IL) at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). See Grand Prix. Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- 11:15am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W. JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International See Grand Prix. OKLAHOMA FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25, 3rd annual George Washington Open (VA) See Grand Prix. JULY 2-3, 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest MAR. 2, 2018 PA Quick Chess Championship (QC) See Grand Prix. Class Championships (TX) See Grand Prix. JULY 3, 6th annual World Open Action Championship See Grand Prix. MAR. 3-4, 2018 Gettysburg Open & PA Collegiate Championship See Grand Prix. FEB. 17-18, Oklahoma City Open See Grand Prix. JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open See Grand Prix. A Heritage Event! See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 4, 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ) OREGON A State Championship Event! See Grand Prix. MAR. 3-4, 2018 PA State Scholastic Championship MAR. 2-4 OR 3-4, 25th annual Western Class Championships 5SS. 250 Trophies!! (180 Individual & 70 Team). Eisenhower Hotel and (CA-S) Conference Ctr., 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17235. 11 sections RHODE ISLAND See Grand Prix. (Sat & Sun 3/3 & 4 unless indicated): EF: K-3 Open: (Sat 3/3 only) $30. FEB. 4, 2018 Greater New Haven Winter Open! (CT) JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) K-6 U500: (Sat 3/3 only) $26. K-6 U800: (Sat 3/3 only) $27. K-9 U600: See Grand Prix. See Nationals. (Sun 3/4 only) $26.50. K-9 U1100: (Sun 3/4 only) $27.50. K-6 Open: APR. 27-29 OR 28-29 JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 $31. K-8 Open: $32. 7-12 U1000 & 7-12 Unrated: $28. 7-12 U1300: $29. , 27th annual Eastern Class , 2018 National Open (NV) Championships (MA) See Nationals. K-12 Open: $33. All: EFs if rec’d by 2/17, $10 more rec’d 2/18-2/24, $20 more after 2/24. Feb 2018 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. See Grand Prix. Reg.: Fri 3/2 6-10 pm, Sat 3/3 10-11 am, Saturday entries get 1/2-bye. PENNSYLVANIA $5 charge for changes/refunds after 2/17. Rds.: (Sat 3/3 1-day sec- SOUTH CAROLINA tions): G/40 d5; 10-Noon-2-4-6; (Sun 3/11 1-day sections): G/40 d5; North Penn Chess Club 9-10:45-12:30-2:15-4; (2-day sections): G/90 d5; 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Bug- FEB. 16-18 OR 17-18, 2018 Atlanta Winter Congress (GA) Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org house: Reg on-site only until Sat 3/3 8:30pm. Rds. begin Sat 3/3 8:45pm. See Grand Prix. for schedules & info or 215-699-8418. EF: $20/team. HR: Mention “Chess Tourney”: 717-334-8121 $75 by 1/31. MAR. 9-11 OR 10-11 JAN. 6 OR 7 OR 6-7 , 22nd Annual Boris Kogan Memorial (GA) , Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the Info: 412-908-0286, [email protected], pscfchess.org/ See Grand Prix. 52nd Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - Since 1966, pascholasticchamp/ Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pitts- USCF’s Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY) burgh, PA 15223. MAR. 16-18 OR 17-18, 16th annual Southern Class See New York. MAR. 10-11 Championships (FL) , 51st annual New York State Scholastic See Grand Prix. JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 50th annual Liberty Bell Open Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) See Grand Prix. See New York. JAN. 28, PCL January Quick Quads (QC) MAR. 10-11, Delaware State Open Chess Championship (DE) TENNESSEE 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. JAN. 20-21 11:15am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W. , Memphis Candidates 2018 31-APR. 1, 12th annual Philadelphia Open 5SS, G/120 d5. 2 Sections: Open and Under 1500. Site: IBEW Local FEB. 3, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 10th Annual See Grand Prix. 474, 1870 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. Entry Fee: $10 and MCC Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships (MD) APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 15th Annual Great Lakes Open (MI) dues (Adults $30, Juniors Under 19 $20, Family membership $50). On- See Maryland. See Grand Prix. site registration begins Saturday, 01/20: 7:30am-8:45am CST. Rounds: FEB. 3 9-2-7; 9-2. Top 5 Open players qualify for City Championship with Graham , W. Chester 1st Sat Quads APR. 27-29 OR 28-29 Our 29th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. , 27th annual Eastern Class Horobetz. Top 6 U1500 qualify for Memphis Amateur Championship. All Walnut St., West Chester, PA. $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. 9am. Championships (MA) players who play in Memphis Candidates 2018 get free entry into the EF: Reg.: See Grand Prix. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected] Memphis Reserve section. All 3 events will take place in March 17-18, JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1 2018 at the IBEW. memphischess.com; [email protected] FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11, Baltimore Open (MD) , 8th annual World Open See Grand Prix. Senior Amateur FEB. 16-18 OR 17-18, 2018 Atlanta Winter Congress (GA) 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World See Grand Prix. FEB. 10, 2018 PA State Game/75 Championship Open for location, rates, parking). Open to all born before 7/1/68 and See Grand Prix. MAR. 9-11 OR 10-11, 22nd Annual Boris Kogan Memorial (GA) rated under 2210 or unrated. $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. See Grand Prix. FEB. 10, MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads Under 2210/Unr: $600-300-200, top U2010/Unr $350-200. Under Esperanza Academy, 421 W. Bristol St., Phila., PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, 1810/Unr: $500-250-150, top U1610 (no unr) $300-150, unr limit $200. MAR. 16-18 OR 17-18, 16th annual Southern Class G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4. EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/25, $93 mailed by 6/15, $100 Championships (FL) Scholastic: 4SS K-12 Open, K-8 U1100, K-6 U800, K-3 U500 G/40 d5, EF at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. 5-day reg. ends 6 pm 6/27, See Grand Prix. $10 rec’d by Thurs. before, $25 on site. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 1 10AM then rds. Wed-Fri 7 pm, Sat 5 pm, Sun 10 & 3:30. 3-day reg. ends 12 noon MAR. 23-25 OR 24-25, 22nd annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix. MAY 11-13, 2018 National Elementary (K-6) Championship See Nationals. TEXAS JAN. 13-15, 2018 DCC FIDE Open I See Grand Prix. FEB. 3-4, 2018 DCC FIDE Open II See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 10-11, DCC Fundraiser FIDE I 4-SS. G/90 +30 sec inc. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, - $& %,. %# / 0 +.,#*& )1 23 45 Richardson, TX 75080. FIDE and US Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Tournament uses US Chess ratings and rules for pairings and for /6 7%# 8 % 3'%!% !9%, $&6%# awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their email address. EF: $30, Senior/Birthday during tournament/Additional Family Member $20. There is a $10 non DCC membership fee if applicable. Reg.: Saturday from 8:45–9:15 am. Rds.: Sat 9:35 am-2:05pm, Sun 9:35 am-2:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested before end of round 2 and before getting full point bye. Note that Fundraiser tournaments do not award any prizes, but the TD may choose to award minimal prizes if 5 + . , $-## > <$ %## = '()* +%, tournament has a great turnout. Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000. FIDE. FEB. 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 9th annual Southwest Class Championships See Grand Prix. FEB. 24, Texas Region VI Scholastic Chess Championships 17 scholastic sections, 5SS, G/30 d5 to G/60 d5, depending on section. $%&'( ) (* ( +, One adult section, 4SS, G/45 d5 to G/60 d5. McAuliffe Middle School, 9390 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78242. Scholastic sections are for all players !"# "# up to grade 12 who reside in Texas Region VI. The adult section is for all !"# others, including scholastic players outside Region VI. Individual and team trophies awarded in scholastic sections; 50% cash payout in adult section.

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Rds.: varied start times from 8:30am to 5:15pm, depending on section. index.htm. Side Events: See website for side events. Side event registration JAN. 20, 2018 Shenandoah Valley Winter Open EF: $20 if received/postmarked by Jan 31, $25 by Feb 22, or $30 thereafter on site only. All registrations (except Side events) available on line: see 4SS, G/45 d0. Holiday Inn Hotel Winchester SE-Historic Gateway (Exit for scholastic sections. Adult section $25 any time before close of registration www.dallaschess.com/2018%20Texas%20Scholastic/index.htm and you 313 RT 81), 333 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 22602. Sections: Open, at 8:30am on Feb 24. Last day to request a refund is Feb 16. PayPal can download flyers and entry forms. Checks payable to Dallas Chess Novice U1300 or Unr. Prizes: Open section: 1st $100, 2nd $50, Novice payments preferred; only cash or check on site. Ent: Tournament flyer Club. Mail entries to Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Section: Trophies to Top 3, Medals. Reg.: 8:30 to 9:15 am. Open Round and registration at http://homemail.org/ chesstournaments. Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. For tournament info, visit our website times: 9:30, 11:15, 1:45, then ASAP. Fee: $20 before 1/25. $25 Site or contact Barbara Swafford, [email protected] or 214-632-9000. entries, cash or check only. Max 1/2 half bye. Must be announced by Rd. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Refunds will be given only up to 3/1 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, 2. Entries/Contact:www.winchesterchess.com, David Hubbard, 106 O’Keefe A State Championship Event! after 3/1 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team Dr., Winchester, VA 22602, winchesterchess@ gmail.com, 973-280-7189 MAR. 9-11, 2018 North/Central Texas State Scholastic Chess members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 3/1. There FEB. 3 Championships will be a $5 surcharge per player for phone registrations USCF membership , Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 10th Annual 7SS, Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Dr., Houston, TX is required. Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships (MD) 77042. $99, $99, $99, $99 rate includes American Breakfast Buffet, their memberships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals by phone or See Maryland. Call 1-800-452-5110 to make reservations mention group code email after 3/7/18 as we are driving to the site; after that date you must FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11, Baltimore Open (MD) Dallas Chess or register online thru link on web page. Reserve by make changes at site (Houston WestChase). W. See Grand Prix. 2/19/2018 or rate may not be honored. Tournament is open to any MAR. 23-25 OR 24-25 FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25 Kindergarten-12th grade student living in Texas or going to school in Texas. , 22nd annual Mid-America Open (MO) , 3rd annual George Washington Open See Grand Prix. Note that players may play in either the South or the North Central Cham- See Grand Prix. pionships or they may also play in both. Also note that if a student has JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) MAR. 23-25, 51st Virginia Open played in another state’s closed championship, they may not play in this See Nationals. See Grand Prix. tournament. Four championships: TX North/Central Primary Scholastic JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. Championships; TX North/Central Elementary Scholastic Champi- See Nationals. 31-APR. 1, 12th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) onships; TX North/Central Middle School Scholastic Championships; See Grand Prix. TX North/Central High School Scholastic Championships. EF: $43 by 2/1; $54 by 3/1; $72 after 3/2 or on site. On Site Registration: Friday, UTAH JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) 5:30-6:15pm, Saturday, 8-8:30am. Saturday registrants will receive a 1st See Grand Prix. MAR. 2-4 OR 3-4 Rd. 1/2-pt. bye. Two 1/2-pt. bye allowed as long as one of the byes is for , 25th annual Western Class Championships JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open (PA) round 1, if requested by the end of Rd. 2. Sections: K-1 Championship, (CA-S) See Grand Prix. Primary (K-3) Championship, Primary JV (K-3 w/Ratings Under 600), Ele- See Grand Prix. mentary (K-5/6) Championship, Elementary JV (K-5/6 Under 800), JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) WASHINGTON Elementary Novice (K-5/6 Under 500), Middle School (6-8/9) Championship, See Nationals. MS JV (6-8/9 Under 900), MS Novice (6-8/9 Under 600), High School (9- JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) FEB. 24-25, 26th Dave Collyer Memorial 12) Championship, HS JV (9-12 Under 1000). See Article IX, Section 1E, See Nationals. See Grand Prix. TCA Bylaws for each section’s eligibility requirement, https://texas chess.org/wordpress/wp-content/ uploads/2017/07/TCA-Bylaws-30-Aug- MAR. 2-4 OR 3-4, 25th annual Western Class Championships 2015.pdf. Note that 2018 February Supplement will be used. Trophies for VERMONT (CA-S) top 15 individuals and top 10 teams in each section plus participation See Grand Prix. FEB. 24 medals for all, and plus Score Awards for players scoring 4 or more points , 5th Queen City Tornado (NH) JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) that do not win an individual trophy. Top 5 Grand Champion trophies. The See Grand Prix. See Nationals. 3 Primary sections will be merged and using the top 15 players, a grand MAR. 10-11, 51st annual New York State Scholastic JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 champion will be crowned. This will also be done for the 3 Elementary , 2018 National Open (NV) Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) See Nationals. sections and the 3 Middle School Sections. For the High School the two See New York. sections will be merged and the top 10 players will be used to determine the grand champions. Note that trophies will not be given out in advance APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 27th annual Eastern Class WEST VIRGINIA and must be picked up at awards ceremony. Please make arrangements Championships (MA) for picking up trophies at award ceremony or to get trophy shipped. See Grand Prix. FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25, 3rd annual George Washington Open (VA) Schedule: Round times vary depending on the Section. For round times See Grand Prix. check website. Time controls: All High School and Middle Schools Sections: VIRGINIA Rds. 1 G/45 d5; Rounds 2-4 G/60 d5, Rds. 5-7 G/75 d5. All Elementary WISCONSIN and Primary and K-1 sections: rds. 1-4 G/45; d5, rds. 5-7 G/60 d5. For JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 50th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) round times see: www.dallaschess.com/2018%20Texas%20Scholastic/ See Grand Prix. A Heritage Event!

9th annual Southwest Class Championships Feb 15-19, 16-19, 17-19 or 18-19 (Presidents weekend), Fort Worth, Texas $30,000 guaranteed prizes, GM & IM norms possible! Master Section: 9 rounds, Feb 15- Unrated prize limit: E $100, D 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 19. Expert, Class A: 7 rds, Feb 16-19 $200, C $300, B $400, A $600 . 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 or 17-19. B, C, D or E: 7 rds, Feb 16- Mixed doubles bonus prizes (see & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 19, 17-19 or 18-19. All merge, play for Tournament Life): $1000-600-400. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun same prizes. Time control 40/2, Master Section, only rounds 1-7 count. 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, SD/30, d10 (3-day rds 1-2 G/60, d10, Mon 10 & 4:15. 2-day rds 1-4 G/30, d10). Top 5 sections entry fee: $158 at Half point byes OK all, limit 2; DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 chessaction. com by 2/14, $180 at site, Master must commit before rd 3, Centreport Blvd, Fort Worth TX 76155, or online until 2 hours before round 1. others before rd 4. Free parking, free airport shuttle. Mail entry, Master Section titled or foreign FIDE rated entry: see TLA or All: Bring clock, set, board if 7 sections; rated players may play chesstour.com. possible- none supplied. Unofficial up one section. Unr may enter A-E. Class D or E sections: All fees rating usually used if otherwise unr. Master (2200/up): $3000-1500- $80 less than top 5 sections. Hotel rates: $103-103, 817-358- 1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak 1st $200, Re-entry (except Master): $60. 1700 or use link at chesstour.com, top FIDE U2300 $1400-700. Min. prize No checks at site, credit cards OK. reserve by 2/2 or rate may increase. $400 to first 8 foreign GMs who enter Special USCF dues with magazine online by 1/15 & play all games. FIDE if paid with entry: see chesstour.com or Entry: chessaction.com or rated, FIDE ratings used, 150 GPP. TLA. US Chess membership required. Continental Chess, Box 249, Expert (2000-2199), Class A Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $15 (1800-1999), Class B (1600-1799): 5-day schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 service charge for refunds. each $2000-1000-500-300-200. pm, Thu 7, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun Questions: [email protected], Class C (1400-1599), $1700-900- 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. 500-300-200. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 Entries posted at chessaction. Class D (1200-1399), Class E pm, Rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 com (online entries posted instantly). (Under 1200):$800-400-300-200-100. & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Blitz tournament Sun. 10:30 pm.

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 27-28, 53rd Northeastern Open Looks at Books continued from page 15 Hilton Garden Inn, 1355 W. 20th St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $85 920- 966-1300 (Mention Chess-Reserve Early). In 3 Sections, Open: 5SS, 35/90, SD/60 d5, EF: $40 by 1/23; $47 at site. $$b/30: $200-125. 1900- Bracketing some of the factual problems in death is evidence that, at least in this respect, $110,1800-$100,1700-$100,1600-$90, U1600-$75. Rds.: 10-2: 30-7:30; 10-3. Reserve: 5SS, 35/90, SD/60 d5, Open to U1500. EF: $25 by 1/23; Lombardy’s claim—it’s hard to see how he could Lombardy might have been mistaken. $32 on site. $$b/20: $70-50. 1200: $40; U1200-$40. Rds.: 10-2:30- 7:30; 10-3. Novice: 6SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1000. EF: $15 by 1/23; $22 have met Fischer before 1956, when Fischer **My thanks to my good friend, Bob Wood- at site. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6:30;10-1. ALL: was already 13—what could explain this radical worth, for allowing me to raid his extensive Reg: 1/27 - 8:45-9:30 am. One 1/2-point any Rd. Full-pt bye to 2100+ in Rd.1 if requested before Late Reg ends. Checks payable to Mike Niet- break? Lombardy decries his being left out of library in researching this piece. Only Under- man. ENT: Mike Nietman- Organizer, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719 608-467-8510 (before 1/26). INFO: Mike Nietman mike.nietman@ Collins’ will in Understanding Chess, but in the standing Chess is still in print. charter.net. NEWCA Procedural Rules. W. final analysis, I cannot help but wonder if the MAR. 10, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) rift comes from somewhere deeper. 4SS, G/60 d5. Dual rated. USCF rated; for USCF membership see US Chess Membership uschess.org. Country Inn & Suites, 1250 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield, William Lombardy was a highly educated WI (1-262-782-1400); Exit 301 (AB) from I-94. Open to players rated Rates: Premium (P) under 1200 or unrated. Prizes: Trophies to top 3, book prizes for class man and, by any standard, a true chess great. winners. EF: $15 by 3/09 ($20 at site). Reg.: 8:00-9:15, 1/2 point bye if His perfect score in the 1957 World Junior and Regular (R) registered after 9:15; groups of 4 or more must pre-register; pre-registrants check in by 9:30 to assure pairing. Rds.:10:00; 1:00; 3:30; 6:00. Championship is a ridiculous feat, unequaled (U.S., CANADA, MEXICO) Mail entries to Waukesha CC, 1911 Stardust Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186. Phone Info: Jim Nickell (262) 544-6266. Online info: [email protected]. to this day, and his 15 medals in 20 years of Type 1 yr 2 yr A Heritage Event! international team play are astounding. But he Adult P $49 $95 MAR. 10, Waukesha Memorial (37th Annual) came of age in a time where two greater play - A Wisconsin Tour Event! 4SS. G/60 d5. USCF rated (Dual rated).; to Adult R $40 $75 obtain USCF membership, see uschess.org. Country Inn & Suites, 1250 ers—Sammy Reshevsky and Bobby Fischer— Senior (65+) $40 $75 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield, WI (1-262-782-1400) Exit 301(AB) from I- 94. $$ Non-monetary; traveling trophy to First, books for class winners. sucked up all of the oxygen in American chess, Young Adult P (U25)* $35 $65 Open to all. EF: $15 by 3/09 ($20 at site). Reg.: 8:00-9:15; 1/2 point leaving almost no support for anyone else. Young Adult R (U25)* $26 $48 bye if registered after 9:15; groups of 4 or more must pre-register; pre-registrants check in by 9:30 to assure pairing. Rds.: 10:00; 1:00; What, then, was left for a man so close and Youth P (U16)* $30 $55 3:30; 6:00. No state memb. req’d. OSA. Mail entries to Waukesha CC. Youth R (U16)* $22 $40 1911 Stardust Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186. Phone Info: Jim Nickell (262) so far from the top of our game? To me, the 544-6266. Online info: [email protected]. invocation of Nietzsche’s Zarathustra, the Scholastic P (U13)* $25 $45 APR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 15th Annual Great Lakes Open (MI) Scholastic R (U13)* $17 $30 See Grand Prix. prophet who proclaimed the coming of the MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago übermensch, is telling. Lombardy saw Fischer Premium membership provides a printed copy of Chess Open (IL) as the overman, born in part of his (Lombardy’s) Life (monthly) or Chess Life Kids (bimonthly) plus all See Grand Prix. other benefits of regular membership. Regular membership own unheralded efforts, and we—the mediocre provides online-only access to Chess Life and Chess Life Kids. Youth provides bimonthly Chess Life, Scholastic WYOMING “last men” of Thus Spoke Zarathustra—were bimonthly Chess Life Kids, others listed above monthly JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) incapable of appreciating either of them. The Chess Life. See www.uschess.org for other membership See Nationals. categories. Dues are not refundable and may be changed outpouring of love and remembrance after his without notice. *Ages at expiration JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) See Nationals.

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have a fitness watch (let the general snickering Ibegin) that periodically shouts in all caps, “MOVE!” It’s a telling irony when I’m ruminating at the chessboard. What chess moves have been my best? One traversed a few miles without baggage. That move eventually led to another, half a lifetime later, half-a-continent long—relocating a museum-full of chess history. In a freezing snowstorm in February of 1966, I shivered in the wind chill on the back of a braying Honda 50 motorcycle. “Riding pillion,” the young Brit at the handlebars called it—cool word, I thought. This “secret chess whiz,” the new boyfriend of my girlfriend’s roommate, piloted us through the blizzard from a dorm on the campus of the University of Missouri (MU) to the Tiger Hotel in downtown Columbia, Missouri. All in response to a flyer for something called a “Simultaneous Exhibition” by an MU psychology professor named Dr. Eliot Hearst, who also used the initials “IM.” It was my introduction to real chess. That night I was the last crouching patzer to succumb, so I treated myself to a warm taxi ride—anyway, the An unsettling message— “secret whiz” had long since fled the ballroom, unmasked. It took two of Hearst’s annual chess club promotions (the second an exhilarating draw) from that very Capablanca family— to alter my life. Ultra-fast-forward past four decades of alerted me that the Museum unrelated moves: Whir past 15 months in Vietnam and then grad school, skip a few “ was likewise padlocked. rewarding terms teaching, blur past 15 years working as a US Chess staffer and gloss over later assorted adventures. I found myself director of the first official World Chess Hall of Fame, housed of artifacts and hosting the likes of World there be a hero? I’d only heard about chess in a head-turning building on the Florida Chess Champions Boris Spassky and Anatoly patron Rex Sinquefield but contacted him. Turnpike that sported a muted chessboard Karpov, as well as José Raúl Capablanca’s Within a few weeks my friend and former exterior and a three-story rook for an entrance direct descend ants, in annual induction galas. assistant Gil Luna and I, ”sopped with sweat that brought you into a dramatically darkened After a half-dozen years, more off-topic in steamy Miami storage lockers, packed up time-tunnel of chess with glowing exhibits moves to Hong Kong and back to my real the artifacts for what became . dramatizing the evolution of our game. home in New York, a worldwide financial Sinquefield, with the cooperation of the US The tunnel opened to a cavernous, richly stocked meltdown had shuttered enterprises around Chess Trust, had come to the rescue, bringing museum, a virtual village of chess heritage. Sidney the globe. An unsettling message—from that the World Chess Hall of Fame to its own Samole had designed and sponsored the building very Capablanca family—alerted me that the specially-designed building in the café-paseo and creative fittings; the US Chess Trust brought Museum was likewise padlocked. Urgent calls section of St. Louis, the city Sinquefield has the bulk of the contents. Although Sid did not live revealed the artifacts were tucked away, safe made the El Dorado of chess. to see the opening, his son Shane generously but sadly out of public view. Of course, it was really Rex’s brilliant move.

honored his father’s legacy, multiplying the trove A chess tragedy without a villain. Could But I can say I rode pillion. PHOTO CREDIT: DIRK JAN TEN GEUZENDAM

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