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BILL LOMBARDY HONORED MISSED MOVE? I was very happy to read in the I am a very low level player, rating about 1100, highest just over 1400, May issue of Chess Life that Bill several decades ago. The only quiz feature I am capable of tackling is Lombardy has been inducted into the ABCs of Chess, but I love doing it every month. the [U.S.] Chess Hall of Fame In the May 2019 ABCs of Chess Life (page 49, solutions page 75) (HOF). I knew Bill very well from there appears to me to be a move missed in Problem II, specifically, 3. the late 1970s into the mid-1990s. I Ka3, which significantly extends the problem. Am I right in this, or was aware that when he was alive, am I missing something? he said that if elected to the HOF Jerry Caveney he would decline. For those who via email knew Bill, especially in his later years, this was very consistent with Bruce Pandolfini responds: his state of mind. Bill was very Thank you for your kind words about the ABCs of Chess. I very much embittered that the chess world appreciate your loyal and regular interest in my column. didn’t provide him a living just You are most perceptive. An alternate solution to Problem II is 1. ... Rxa2 2. on the basis of his great talent and Kxa2 (2. Kc3 does prolong the agony) 2. ... Qxc2 3. Ka3 allows 3. ... Qxb3 mate. knowledge, and these feelings extended beyond chess to the world in Thanking you for your input. general. But halls of fame are meant to immortalize the best of the best in their sport or game and Bill certainly qualifies in that regard. FLIPPED PIC In addition to his own accomplishments, he certainly deserves credit for helping bring [Bobby] Fischer across the finish line in the 1972 Regarding the “In Memoriam” article on page six of the May issue of World Championship match, both as a chess second and as a friend Chess Life on the passing of Vincent Klemm, first, please accept my and psychologist. Bill always said that after seeing Fischer, it was hard sympathy for this loss to the chess community and to US Chess. to be too impressed with anyone else. These two greats will always be This letter though, is regarding the photo, which shows the linked in chess history, and now rightfully stand side by side in our chessboard 90 degrees off. The square a8 is black, when of course, Hall of Fame. Bravo! it should be white. In a game with experts like Mr. Klemm and GM Mark Weider Mikhail Tal, how possibly could this significant error have occurred? via email Thank you. And let me say that Chess Life magazine continues to improve every year. Congratulations on a great publication! Editor’s note: GM William Lombardy was inducted into the U.S. Chess Peter Gladis Hall of Fame on March 18, 2019. Visit https://worldchesshof.org/hof-in- via email ductee/william-lombardy to read more about Lombardy and this honor. To learn more about the life and legacy of William Lombardy, check out Josh Editor’s note: the photograph of Vincent Klemm and GM Mikhail Tal Anderson’s award-winning article, Chess in Excelsis, in the January 2018 was inadvertently flipped due to a production error, resulting in what issue of Chess Life. You can find it online at uschess.org by scrolling to the appears to be a misoriented board. Many thanks to Peter and to several other bottom of the home page and clicking on “Archives” under the CHESS LIFE eagle-eyed readers who spotted this mistake. Here’s the photo with the correct MAGAZINE header. orientation.

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n the February 2019 issue [of Chess Life], article calls 71. ... Bg5 “amazing,” implying element in minor piece endings). GM Andy Soltis asserts that Botvinnik that it is another “computer move” that I am reminded that in his famous book Iwould definitely not be the world humans would never think of. Again, this is on endgames (entitled The Russian Endgame champion in today’s chess world. Be that as a Zugzwang: White would love to pass and Handbook in the English translation) Ilya it may, I am quite confident that Botvinnik most moves are instant disasters. Rabinovich wrote derisively that, “Western would have found the winning moves To avoid material loss or a quick mate, Chess players play the openings like grand- for Black in game six of the 2019 World White is forced to post his bishop passively masters, play the middle games like experts, Championship match. I give my reasons on g4, where it is no longer able to guard the and play the endings like beginners.” This below and I would be very interested in GM critical a2-g8 diagonal. Here, it is White to article makes me think there is a germ of truth Lev Alburt’s opinion about this. make move 75 in the analysis line: in the last part. The idea of Zugzwang seems Personally, I am sorry that GM Fabiano never to have occurred to the top-level players Caruana missed this opportunity to take the mentioned, with Caruana commenting that lead in the match. Obviously, the rest of the “it still seems a bit accidental.” match would have taken on a much different Allen Van Gelder character, and I think that history has shown via email that he could at least hold his own with those time controls. GM Lev Alburt reponds: Game six is discussed in depth by GM Ian Rogers in the cover story on pgs. 28-29, with Botvinnik Triumphant. the following diagram after 68. Bc4. I do not worship The Process. I don’t think that Napoleon would out-general Caesar; Lady Gaga, as Cleopatra, wouldn’t outperform Liz Taylor; ANALYSIS AFTER 74. ... Kf7 at his best wouldn’t outplay Mikhail Botvinnik circa 1938 or 1958, not to For the third time, White is in Zugzwang. mention 1948. Most moves lose material quickly without If scheduled to play Carlsen, a resurrected compensation. Again, the critical try is Botvinnik would: 75. h6, when Black must find 75. ... Nf1. a) Lament the stupidity of modern rules: 12 The article gives 75. Kh8! and says “the game-long matches, shorter time controls, computers” have a surprise in the form of sudden death, Armageddon. “Dumbing 75. ... Bd2! Well, I guess that is a surprise of down our chess,” as he said in 1994. sorts because anyone looking at the board b) Then he would get used to the new rules and instead of their computer screen would see ANALYSIS AFTER 68. Bc4 play dozens of training games. 75. ... Bh6 76. Kh7 Bg7, preventing any tricky c) Finally, he would study Carlsen, noting, Although the article attributes the key move counterplay with the h-pawn. White loses perhaps, that Carlsen should have stayed 68. ... Bh4 to “the computers,” my reason for material without compensation after any try under Kasparov’s tutelage for at least several saying Botvinnik would have found it is that other than 77. h6 Bf8, but now finds himself more years. it is a standard endgame stratagem known as in Zugzwang for the fourth time and cannot Zugzwang. That is, if White could pass, the be criticized for resigning. Take a look at Botvinnik’s games and notes, move accomplishes nothing, but since White To return to my main point, Botvinnik then at Carlsen’s, and guess who is favored to win. must move, any move weakens his position. would not need to calculate the Zugzwangs to But what about stamina? Writes Andy Soltis Of course, Black must work out that 69. h6 mate over the board as “the computers” did; (tongue in cheek, perhaps): is losing for White; otherwise, White would he would just need to consider them to be “For one thing, during Kasparov’s reign, not be in Zugzwang, but the article explains the strongest moves in each position. Based world championship matches were played at a this in a few lines. on what I have read, I believe that he would much more leisurely pace.” A-ha, like Karpov- Later in the analysis of the winning line, the spot these Zugzwangs (they are an important Kasparov, 1984. Or Karpov-Korchnoi, 1978. Or

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Kasparov-Karpov, 1987, Seville: Karpov won moves, then an hour for the next 20 moves, with challenging when under time pressure (sudden the 23rd game, leading the match 12-11 with one (or even without) 30 seconds per move increments. death), but not a big problem for top grandmasters round to go; Garry needed a win to draw the At this point, time has been spent more or less with sufficient time. match and keep the title. The game was adjourned proportionally at about three minutes per move. I wouldn’t read much into Caruana’s choice (a strange word, isn’t it?). Garry was better, but Both players would have well over half an hour to of words. Plan B, while attractive, is also full of his road to victory was murky at best. complete the next 13 moves (for Black), and then, pitfalls, while the first plan, executed in the game, Compare this “leisurely, relaxing” pace with after 80 moves, get another hour. was automatic and thus even earned Fabiano a the current twelve (12!!) championship games; Black has two plans to compare. couple of extra minutes. Alas, there is no win in compare the last rounds of Baguio, Seville, or even In Plan A, he could bring his knight to h6 and that line. If the time was “normal”— an hour for NY-Lyons with the Herculean struggles of the then move his king to e5/f4/g4/h4, hoping a win 20 moves—Caruana could have tried to go back: last round games of the two most recent matches. is somewhere there. (When I first foresaw this back to Plan B, back to f8 with his king ... (which Don’t forget that today a free day means rest, plus position on the 68th move—in GM Maxim Dlugy’s may—or may not—work.) preparing for the next round, while in pre-1995 New York City chess office—my guess was an Finally, about a supposed statement by Ilya formats it could mean an adjourned session, which optimistic 40 percent for Black to win.) The route Rabinovich. IF it was made at all, it must have been often led to a sleepless night. there is very simple and straight, requiring no made in jest. Otherwise, which “western chess players” Besides, even at sixty, Botvinnik could outrun calculations initially. Botvinnik or Caruana would did Ilya have in mind: Rubinstein? Or moving further and otherwise physically outperform most of his have to spend a minute to mentally reach the final westward: Reshevsky? Fine? Capablanca? competitors then and could probably do the same positions; with another five minutes they would Perhaps the translator, or proofreader, was with most of today’s top ten. see clearly that White holds and they should go to feeling mischievous. Now—to the sixth game. Plan B, where the black king remains on f8, ready On a serious note: even being deprived of Let’s look at the diagram after 68. Bc4. I, too, to move to g8 (whenever allowed) and eventual the endgame benefits older players (like GMs believe that Botvinnik would have won here; victory. Zugzwang forces the white bishop away Vladimir Kramnik and Gata Kamsky, born the same, however, is equally true for Caruana; from the a2-g8 diagonal; thus, to stop the above in the mid-seventies) derived from adjourned the same, I hope, is true for this 73-year-old me, mentioned ... Kg8, White will play Kh7—and in games, both Magnus and Fabiano are endgame provided each of us is given normal—not excessive, turn, will be overcome by new skillful, but not overly virtuosos. And—despite this disagreement—I am not generous, but normal—time. complex, maneuvers and Zugzwangs. Plan B is very grateful to Allen for asking me to reminisce Let’s assume the time control is two hours for 40 full of tactics, tricks, perhaps even fortresses—very on my dear old friend and mentor Botvinnik.

n our July My Best Move column, we introduced you to Avi Gupta, a 2019 high school graduate from Portland, Oregon who co-founded the Catlin Gabel Chess Club at his school (for more on the club’s AVI ACES Iprojects, check out the May 2019 “One Move at a Time” podcast at uschess.org/clo). We also teased that Gupta recently fulfilled a life-long dream by appearing on the 2019 JEOPARDY! Teen Tournament, but JEOPARDY! he couldn’t divulge what happened until after the show aired. Now that the results are no longer secret, we are delighted to reveal that the 2019 JEOPARDY! Teen champion is (drum roll) ... Avi!

Gupta claimed the $100,000 grand prize after a semifinal game that required a tiebreaker clue. Ryan Presler, an eighth grader from Sioux Falls, South Dakota finished second and earned $50,000 while Lucas Miner, a junior from Miami, Florida, placed third and took home $25,000. Gupta told Chess Life that correlations between JEOPARDY! and chess helped him win. “JEOPARDY! is often about searching for hidden hints and details to solve the clue in front of you. Playing chess for years helped me develop the analytical and problem-solving skills that are vital to success on JEOPARDY!”

Continuing in the spirit of community service, Gupta plans to donate a portion of his winnings to Project32 (project32.org), a student-run non profit he founded in 2016 to provide underserved youth commu- nities worldwide with dental hygiene education and supplies. The rest “will likely go towards college,” says Gupta, who will attend Columbia University in the fall.

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DURGA PUJA—HONORING THE GODDESS DURGA’S TRIUMPHS OVER DEMON MAHISHASURA—IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND IMPORTANT FESTIVALS IN INDIA AND IS CELEBRATED OVER FIVE DAYS. Chess Meets Tradition In Kolkata, India, the Bengali celebration of Durga Puja overlaps the annual All Bengal Open Rapid Chess Tournament.

By DR. IGNACIO BECERRA-LICHA

olkata, India—How did I get into this the chess club president one year. Though one point I lived a block away from the club. mess? I asked myself this question at not nearly good as the players mentioned in Unfortunately, my medical school duties Kthe end of round nine, thinking about the August 2017 Chess Life article, “Gateway came first, and while I was able to visit the the winning position on the board I had a few to the Ivy League,” I related to the article in club a couple of times a month it became moves prior to the current mess that was in terms of balancing time to study chess, focus increasingly challenging to dedicate an front of me. Yet the same could have been on academics, and live a well-rounded life. I evening or weekend to chess. But my time asked about this tournament: how did I get will add that my chess teaching and playing in St. Louis changed my life in a different here in the first place? experience also appeared to be a crucial way: in anatomy lab, I met my future wife, of Chess and I have had an on-and-off factor in my acceptance to several prestigious Bengali origin. relationship starting in middle school. I medical schools. It’s also what kept me My San Francisco residency in family got serious about the game in my senior sane during stressful times in residency, as medicine kept me even busier than medical year of high school after a season-ending nothing can clear my mind faster than a five- school, and even though the famous shoulder injury dashed my sporting dreams. minute blitz match! Mechanics’ Institute was a 20-minute metro After catching the chess bug, I became the I was fortunate enough to have gone to ride away, I was unable to escape for over- Georgia high school champion. I remained medical school in St. Louis a year after the the-board tournaments. moderately active during college, serving as Saint Louis Chess Club opened. In fact, at In the middle of finishing my chief residency

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year, I came to a few conclusions: a) I love each room. Another last-minute curveball medicine and it is an amazing privilege to was thrown at us: due to the Durga Puja At the U.S. be people’s primary care doctor; and b) after celebration, one of the rounds would be cut AMATEUR FACES so many grueling years I needed to take a and the tournament would be nine rounds EAST! brief break to rediscover my passions and instead of 10. interests. The call from Caissa was getting One factor I underestimated was my rust ACROSS stronger. Fortunately, this coincided well in physically moving the pieces—I had been with my wife’s interests: her dream is to studying and practicing on the computer and THE BOARD incorporate global health work in India so I made a couple of time pressure-related By AL LAWRENCE while still being a doctor in the U.S. So illegal moves. I definitely have plenty of EMMA KYONO together we decided to take several months material for my path to self-improvement. MONTCLAIR, to travel abroad and explore the possibility NEW JERSEY of living in India part time. We arrived in Kolkata, India, where SICILIAN DEFENSE, Ringing bells DRAGON VARIATION, my wife has her family roots. We had YUGOSLAV ATTACK (B76) strategically arrived in time for Durga Puja, Over the Memorial Day Ignacio Becerra-Licha (Unr.) weekend, Emma directed which over-simplistically can be referred to Pal C.N. (1461, Indian Rating) as Bengali Christmas. Durga Puja celebrates her first chess tournament, the U.S. Amateur All Bengal Open Rapid Chess East K-8 Scholastic in Morristown, New Jersey. the triumph of the goddess Durga over Tournament (1); 01.10.2017 When Fred Wilson needed a quick break from the demon Mahishasura—Bengalis are a his bookstore duties there, he turned over his matriarchal society. In a way, this makes a 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 chair to Emma’s boyfriend, GM Mackenzie good segue back to chess, since the queen d6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be3 Bg7 7. Qd2 Nf6 8. “Mac” Molner, former U.S. Open champ and is typically the strongest piece on the f3 0-0 9. 0-0-0 a6 10. g4 Qa5 11. h4 U.S. Championship contender. Nxd4 12. Bxd4 Bd7 13. h5 g5?? chessboard. Emma and Mac grew up five houses apart During the holiday downtime I had on Chester Road in Montclair, New Jersey. looked up tournaments and chess clubs in “When I was seven and Mac about 14, my Kolkata. I got to play street chess in the babysitter had a crush on him,” Emma said. Gariahat Chess Club, which is under a “She’d walk me to his family’s front door, ring highway—people show up rain or shine! the doorbell and yell for me to run. I used to After some inquiry, I also stumbled upon be so scared my little legs wouldn’t be fast the annual All Bengal Open Rapid Chess enough!” In 2007, Mac went away to college Tournament, hosted by the Kolkata District at New York University (NYU). Emma grew up and graduated from the University of Virginia, Chess Association (KDCA) in affiliation returning to her hometown as director of with the Bengal Chess Association, a 30 operations at the Montclair Learning Center, minute, 0 increment event. A torrential which offered chess as one of its activities. downpour on the way to the tournament She met up again with Mac when he began caused corrosive damage to the roads, Black just blundered with his last move. teaching classes. making for quite a bumpy ride. Couple that Can you spot the winning sequence? 14. h6! During a trip with Mac to a tournament in with the Muharram celebration, which Bh8 15. e5! Ne8 is the only realistic chance Barcelona, Spain, Emma ran out of reading closed half of the roads in Kolkata, and of keeping the game going. 16. Qxg5+ Ng7 material, so she read the entire FIDE rule a simple half hour car ride turned into a 17. hxg7 Bxg7. How to proceed? Involve all book online. Later, in Nashville at the Super 90-minute adventure! of the pieces. You can play through the rest Nationals, where Mac was coaching, she heard When I finally got there the directors the directing staff discussing how FIDE and US of the game—I keep the pressure on until Chess rules differed, so she read the US Chess decided to postpone the tournament for an the end. hour to allow for everyone to arrive. Though rule book in one night. Senior Director Noreen I was the only non-Bengali—heck, the only 18. Bd3 f5 19. e6 Rf6 20. exd7 Rg6 21. Davisson encouraged her to “stop sitting around,” and get involved. non-Indian in the tournament—I received Qxe7 Bxd4 22. Bc4+ d5 23. Bxd5+ a warm welcome from the directors and all Qxd5 24. Nxd5 Rg7 25. Qe8+ Rxe8 26. Emma is a highly qualified fencing referee, dxe8=Q mate. the players. I felt a bit like Harry Potter did one of only a few hundred in the U.S. certified SUBJECTS when he visited the wizarding world for the After the game my opponent congratulated for top-level competitions. Fencing can be

OF first time—he perceived that he was famous, me and had said if he had known that I wasn’t a bit dangerous. Is it a relief to know chess- players can’t really hurt each other? “Well, at a new player he wouldn’t have played so but he wasn’t quite sure why. the nationals in Nashville, I saw a kid throw a The tournament was set in the six-story “loosely” against me. As I mentioned before, piece at his opponent’s face.” Government College of Engineering and it was difficult to base playing strength based COURTESY Ceramic Technology and was held on the on ratings. I started strong at 3/4 initially Mac’s parents recently sold the Montclair neighborhood house. Coincidentally, the but then stalled out and finished at 4½/9— fourth and fifth floors of the building. On family who moved in sent their son to Emma’s

PAGES: the fourth floor was the break room, skittles, there were some tough kid competitors! learning center. “Mac’s really excited about and chess merchandise sales area, while the Interestingly, I performed much better the idea of turning him into a GM and letting

BOTH fifth floor hosted the actual tournament. against the “higher-rated” players than the Chester Road tradition continue.” The old Since it was so large—approximately 180 against the “lower-rated” players. If chess has neighborhood is still ringing bells. any correlation with brain power, then the players—the tournament was broken up Write to [email protected].

PHOTOS, into four separate rooms, with 30 boards in future of India is very bright.

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WHAT IS CORRESPONDENCE CHESS (CC)? Correspondence chess is chess that is played between towns, chess clubs, or individuals, by using either traditional mail service or modern transmissions such as email. As in over-the-board chess, players can earn titles as well as rating points.

CORRESPONDENCE CHESS - VERSUS - OVER-THE-BOARD CHESS Multiple games can be played simultaneously Games played consecutively (except simuls)

Time limits calculated by days Time limits calculated by minutes/hours Use of reference books allowed No form of assistance allowed

CURRENT WORLD CORRESPONDENCE CHESS CHAMPION AKEKSANDR SURENOVICH DRONOV (RUS) U.S. CC FACTS: Around 196 tournaments are currently ongoing. Time limit is 2½ years on any game, but since some tournaments have three rounds, semifinals and finals dating back to 2012 are still active. At present, about 36 games fall into that category. Approximately 680 U.S. Correspondence Chess players are currently active. CC participants peaked immediately after World War II, when thousands played by post. HISTORICAL MOMENTS: A courier carried chess moves back and forth between Henry I and Louis VI in 1119. In 1650 Venetian merchants played against Croatian merchants. In the 18th century, royal couriers carried moves between Frederick the Great and his early tutor, Voltaire. In 1824, Edinburgh played London in a three game match. Edinburgh won in 1828. U.S. CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RECORDS Correspondence Chess Director Alex Dunne shares peak moments from his tenure. HIGHEST RATING MOST GOLDEN KNIGHTS WINS JOHN PENQUITE (2939) LEON STOLZENBEG AND HANS BERLINER (THREE) LONGEST WINNING STREAK MOST GAMES JOHN PENQUITE (58 GAMES) WILLIAM JEMPTY (OVER 1,000 US CHESS CC GAMES) OLDEST POSTAL PLAYER Look here throughout 2019 for fun facts about ZOLTAN SAROSY (110 YEARS OLD; DIED 2017) US Chess as we celebrate our 80th anniversary.

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2019 DELEGATES 2019 US CHESS AWARDS CALL AND ANNUAL REPORT

The 2019 Delegates Call is available for download at this link: www. uschess.org/docs/gov/reports/2019_ Delegates_Call.pdf. The Call includes an nual governance information as well as the Advance Agenda that is used at the U.S. Open Delegates Meeting. Included in this book are the Executive Board Motions for the past year, a list of Delegates, US Chess Bylaws, US Chess Committee Reports, and other information useful to US Chess members. Our 2019 Annual Report includes some items previously printed in the Delegates Call in past years, such as the President’s Report, the Executive Director’s Report, the Vice President of Finance’s Report, National Cham- pions, and Awards Recipients. This book will also be available for PDF download on uschess.org.

PHOTO, TOP LEFT: THE 2018 OLYMPIAD TEAM, CO-RECIPIENT OF THE US CHESS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING TEAM PERFORMANCE. LEFT TO RIGHT: CAPTAIN IM JOHN DONALDSON, GMS HIKARU NAKAMURA, RAY ROBSON, , ALEKS LENDERMAN (COACH), WESLEY SO, AND . Distinguished Service Chess Club of the Year Francisco Guadalupe (TX) The Charlotte Chess Center (NC) PHOTO, LEFT: THE 2018 WORLD SENIOR Dr. Mark Glickman (MA) TEAM, CO-RECIPIENT OF THE US CHESS Chess College of the Year OUTSTANDING TEAM PERFORMANCE Outstanding Career Achievement AWARD. LEFT TO RIGHT: GMS SERGEY University of Texas-Rio KUDRIN, JOEL BENJAMIN, JAAN EHLVEST, Stephen Schneider (GA) Grande Valley AND . NOT Fred Wilson (NY) PICTURED: GM ALEX YERMOLINSKY. Richard Koepcke (NCA) Committee of the Year

WIELAND Ethics Committee Meritorious Services Organizer of the Year Dr. Clyde Smith (SC) Frank J. Marshall Jon Haskel (FL) Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield (MO) GM Melikset Khachiyan (CA) KARSTEN Outstanding Team Performance Special Services Grandmaster of the Year 2018 Olympiad Team GM Hikaru Nakamura (NY) 2018 World Senior Team

PHOTO: Peter Dyson (FL) Sam and Miller Copeland (SC) GM Sam Shankland (NCA) Scholastic Service (Individual) Robert Simpson (NY) Honorary Chess Mate Jon Haskel (FL) SECOND Tournament Director Lifetime Carolyn Weeramantry (NY) Russell Harwood (TX) Achievement Koltanowski Gold Outstanding Player Achievement

LLADA; Steve Immitt (NY) The Saint Louis Chess Club (MO) GM Alex Onischuk (TX) Accessibility and Special Two Sigma

DAVID Circumstances Person of the Year Tournament Director of the Year Koltanowski Silver Alex Relyea (NH) David Hater (GA) TOP: Dewain and Susan Barber (SCA) Chess City of the Year Richard and Barbara Schiffrin (PA) Woman Chessplayer of the Year Jennifer Yu (VA) PHOTO, Philadelphia, PA David and Maureen Grimaud (SC)

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Players versus Thinkers Chess players fall into two categories. Which one are you?

By GM ANDY SOLTIS

“HOW COULD I MAKE SUCH A STUPID vain to win with a king, rook and knight—but game anymore.” It is hard to imagine a player—a move? I know better.” no pawns—against a king and rook. Magnus Carlsen or an —feeling Everyone who plays tournament chess has Bobby knew the ancient rule about rooks that way, Sosonko said. felt that way. And I mean everyone. and passed pawns. But as the saying goes, “It A Swedish magazine asked Geller to write isn’t what you know that matters.” The chess an article explaining how to play the difficult version ends: “It’s whether you apply it when endgame of king, rook and bishop against a king ANCIENT RULES your clock is ticking.” and rook. Geller analyzed the ending “practically GM Bobby Fischer GM Salo Flohr was one of the world’s best daily for a year and a half,” according to his GM endgame players when he made the same kind biographer. But he couldn’t reach any definitive Vinkovci, Yugoslavia, 09.21.1968 of mistake as Fischer against GM Alexander rule—so he never wrote the article. Kotov at the 1951 Soviet Championship (Flohr Victories of players are often attributed to eventually won after 114 moves). “It is hard to luck. Polugayevsky, on the other hand, said, “I believe that the man who made such a weak am one of those grandmasters who is not too move in a rook ending has been playing for 30 lucky. Many, many totally winning games I have years,” he wrote. lost.” He told Inside Chess magazine in 1989 that Flohr’s mistake was easier to understand he was “too artistic” to be world champion. than Fischer’s. Not because of the position but A player makes his good luck by creating because of Flohr. He was primarily a thinker. conditions where a lucky outcome is possible. A thinker often understands chess 200 rating points better than he plays it. He knows it is a CLOSED RUY LOPEZ, competitive game but often sees a position as a BREYER VARIATION (C95) AFTER 50. ... Rh2 mystery to be solved, as a scientist might. Or as GM (FIDE 2680, RUS) an art form in which to create. GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2710, NOR) If the caption read, “White to play and On the other hand, there are people—like (4), Biel, Switzerland, win,” many readers would find the solution. Fischer—who are primarily players. Players 07.27.2007 “Of course,” they would say, “You always see chess as more sport than science or art. put your rook behind the passed pawn in a They are pragmatists. 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 rook ending”—51. Nxe6 fxe6 52. Rb1!. Classic examples of thinkers are GMs Lev 5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 0-0 8. c3 d6 Black would be lost because 52. ... Rc2 53. Polugaevsky and Yefim Geller. They under stood 9. h3 Nb8 10. d4 Nbd7 11. Nbd2 Bb7 12. b5 Rc8 54. b6 Rb8 55. b7 stops the pawn but chess better than world champions, according to Bc2 Re8 13. Nf1 Bf8 14. Ng3 g6 15. b3 c6 16. a4 Bg7 17. Ba3 d5 18. dxe5 Nxe5 19. allows White to win with Kd4-c5-c6. GM Boris Spassky. But they were perfectionists. Nxe5 Rxe5 20. f4 Re8 21. e5 Nd7 22. Bd6 But Bobby Fischer played 51. b5?? and after Geller explained how he fell apart in one c5 23. axb5 axb5 24. Rxa8 Bxa8 25. b4 51. ... Rb2! it was the other guy’s rook who got game. “Having made this move, I immediately cxb4 26. Bxb4 f6 27. Bb3! fxe5 28. Bxd5+ behind the passed pawn. Fischer eventually noticed another, better,” he told GM Gennadi Bxd5 29. Qxd5+ Kh8 30. f5! Qb6+ 31. Kh2 gave up his pawns for the bishop and tried in Sosonko. “After that, I just could not play the Nf6 32. Qf7

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PROBLEM I. PROBLEM II. PROBLEM III. Bradley Beach 1929 Lajos Steiner Alexander Kevitz Horace Bigelow Abraham Kupchik Maurice Fox Abraham Kupchik Great chess has been played in some American cities not known for major events, including Kokomo, Indiana and Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This month we celebrate a prestigious round- robin held 90 years ago in Bradley Beach, New Jersey. It was one of the strongest international tournaments of the year. United WHITE TO MOVE BLACK TO MOVE BLACK TO MOVE States Champion Frank Marshall only managed sixth place in PROBLEM IV. PROBLEM V. PROBLEM VI. a field of 10. World Champion Abraham Kevitz Maurice Fox Herman Steiner Isador Samuel Turover Rafael Cintron Isador Samuel Turover Alexander Alekhine won it easily but this month’s quiz features other players. Your task is to find the fastest winning line of play in each of the six diagrams from Bradley Beach 1929. In most cases, this will mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or knight. For solutions, see page 71. WHITE TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE BLACK TO MOVE

What can I do about it?” Some obvious tips: Budget your clock time. Rely on intuition more often. Don’t overthink. But something else may help: Play a different game before—or during—a tournament. Some Soviet trainers have tried to get their students to play dominoes in their spare time to get them into a player mindset. Losing another game helped alleviate fear over losing the chess match. This helped Geller at a crucial point. He started the 1955 badly because he Black didn’t like 32. ... gxf5 in view of 33. White is still winning with 35. Qg6 or 35. couldn’t relax. One day Alexander Kotov, the Nxf5, threatening Qxg7 mate. Rf1/36. Rf5. But Carlsen had managed to head of the Soviet delegation, asked, “Yefim, He would also be in trouble after 32. ... Rd8 confuse him, and confused opponents can do you want to play Preference?” 33. Ra1! and Ra7. become unlucky. White saw a way to finish This was a popular card game. “When?” he What this meant was that Magnus Carlsen fast, with 35. Bd6 so that 35. ... Qxd6 36. asked. “Now,” was the answer. needed some luck. Good fortune doesn’t just Qxg7+ Kxg7 37. Nf5+ and 38. Nxd6. Geller, a gregarious former basketball happen. He needed a lucky move. He found But after 35. ... Qxd6, Black resigned as player, reluctantly agreed and spent most 32. ... e4 because it opened the b8-h2 diagonal. he realized his knight was pinned—no Nf5+ of the three hours before the next round Play went 33. fxg6 Qb8!. is possible. playing cards with Kotov and another Soviet Objectively, his position has gotten worse History has known great rivalries that grandmaster. He won that game. since the diagram. He should have lost after pitted a thinker against a player. Among them: Before the next round, Geller kept 34. Rf1!. For example, 34. ... Nh5 35. Bd6! Wilhelm Steinitz-Emanuel Lasker, Akiba shooting glances at Kotov during lunch. Qxd6? 36. Qxe8+. Rubinstein-Frank Marshall, Richard Reti-Yefim Finally, he went to Kotov’s table and asked Or 34. ... Qe5 35. Rxf6! Bxf6 36. Qxh7 mate. Bogolyubov, Reuben Fine-Samuel Reshevsky, quietly, “Will we play today?” At this point in the game, both players -Mikhail Tal, Geller-Viktor They did. Geller scored six wins and four were short on time. When moments like Korchnoi, Polugaevsky-Karpov. Except for draws in his last games of the tournament this happen, you need to rely on your player Rubinstein-Marshall, the thinkers got clobbered. and advanced to a side. White played 34. gxh7. Black shot By now some readers may be saying to the next year. He was still a thinker, but back 34. ... Qe5. themselves, “Uh-oh. Maybe I’m a thinker. playing more like a player.

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Tug of War Struggle on the file

By GM LEV ALBURT

THE GAME BELOW ISN’T FLAWLESS, This aggressive move is premature and as the winner of this month’s award, Gavin forces me to recapture with the pawn, giving Hornor, ably assisted (in the post-game him a powerful queenside pawn roller. review) by his computer, indicates. But, True. Stronger is 10. ... Qd7 (threatening 11. ... despite some inaccuracies by both sides, the dxc4), and after 11. cxd5 Nxd5, Black is at least game fluctuates in the close-to-equal zone, equal. going back and forth, like a tug of war. Then, 11. Nxe4 as often happens, a positional mistake leads to a tactical error, and then to a decisive blunder. Gavin explains his thinking during the game. My comments are in italics. I had equalized quickly with Black, but this move gives White his first small QUEEN’S INDIAN DEFENSE, advantage in the back-and-forth battle OLD MAIN LINE (E18) Jesse Turner (1990) about to commence. Gavin Hornor (1520) True, theory recommends 6. ... dxc4, and 6. ... 2018 Fresno County Champ. (3), Fresno, c6 is also okay. California, 11.17.2018 7. Ne5 Bb7 8. Nc3 Nc6 1. Nf3 d5 2. d4 Nf6 3. g3 Better is 8. ... Nbd7, preserving the option of 11. ... dxe4 12. e3 Bb7 13. Qc2 f5 14. Bb2 Already, I was out of my theory and had to playing ... c7-c5. Rc8 start thinking. I want to play for the central break ... 9. Nxc6 This is one of the benefits of playing lines that c7-c5, but White’s next move puts a stop aren’t so fashionable. Black had a large choice of Giving up his well-placed knight for my to that for good. Probably better is 14. ... strong moves here: 3. ... Bf5, 3. ... c6 and then 4. knight that’s only moved once. According a5, trying to keep him from advancing his .... Bf5 (in both cases, White could, and probably to my database, White scores better by mobile queenside. should, react with Nh4), 3. .... g6, 3. ... c5. Black’s developing a piece and retaining the tension 15. Rad1 Bf6 16. a3 a5 17. b4 axb4 18. choice, 3. ... e6 is also fine, leading to a Catalan with 9. Bf4. axb4 Opening. Kudos for using a database! (see diagram top of next page) 3. ... e6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. 0-0 0-0 6. c4 9. ... Bxc6 10. b3 Slight inaccuracy. A bit better is 10. Bf4 or 10. 18. ... Qe7?! (see diagram next column) Qc2. This queen move allows White an 6. ... b6 10. ... Ne4 advantage—if he can find the right idea.

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Instead, I should retreat my misplaced bishop 24. ... c6 25. f3?! Both players should be congratulated for a with 18. ... Be7!. The point is that after 19. Bc3 Not only does White miss his second fighting game without real blunders. Gavin, who b5!, White ends up with a structural weakness, chance to play 25. Bf1, but now he’s trying to made expert early this year, tripled on the f-file, and Black’s light-square bishop finds a home open a file that I will control. playing by the old axiom that the best defense is on d5 in some variations, threatening to go a good offense. After 29. h3?, he jumped on the 25. ... Qb7 26. fxe4? to c4. An instructive line continues 20. cxb5 weaknesses in White’s position, ultimately winning Bd5 21. Bd2 Rb8, when Black picks up the Going through with his faulty plan. The a piece with petite combination—a tactic the great b5-pawn, with lots of pressure. computer engine says the position is now Cuban world champion José Raúl Capablanca even, but my moves are easier to find. himself was justly famous for! 19. c5?! 26. ... fxe4 27. Ra4 Rbf8 I feel a huge sigh of relief. He had For more from GM Lev Alburt, check out page a space-gaining pawn center that was Ganging up on the f-file, where the critical six, where he responds to an interesting reader making it difficult for my pieces to moment will take place. My position is easier question about how Botvinnik would fare against coordinate. When you have space, you’re to play because I’m the one putting my pieces today’s players. His answer may surprise you! supposed to make your center indestruc- on the f-file, while my opponent has to find tible, so your opponent has no counter- the right defensive moves. play against it. However, this move gives 28. Rea1 Qf7 SEND IN YOUR GAMES! away his initiative and weakens his center. The correct plan is to indirectly defend his If you are unrated or rated 1799 b-pawn with 19. Ra1!, at the same time or be low, then GM Lev Alburt taking over the a-file: 19. ... Qxb4?? loses invites you to send your most the Exchange to 20. Ba3. instructive game with notes to: 19. ... bxc5 20. dxc5 Ba6 This move eyes the whole a6-f1 diagonal Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life and hopes to secure a bishop on the d3-square, PO Box 3967 where it would rule the white pieces. Possibly Crossville, TN 38557-3967 better is to exchange on b2 first. Yes, 20. ... Bxb2 is better. After the game move, Or e-mail your material to 21. Bxf6 Qxf6 22. Rfe1 leaves White a bit better. [email protected] 29. h3?! 21. Rfe1 Rb8 22. Bxf6 Rxf6!? The tide turns in my favor. Now White has GM Alburt will select the “most My rook is terribly misplaced here. to defend and try to get a draw. The correct instruc tive” game and Chess Life will Recapturing with the queen would have been move was 29. Ra8!, which pins my rook and the best because she at least hits the f6-a1 award an autographed copy of Lev’s trades off some of my heavy artillery. diagonal. newest book, Carlsen vs. Karjakin That’s why the annotation should be “?!.” But the 29. ... Rf2 (by Lev Alburt and Jon Crumiller), move is not bad. And for a young player to decide Also tempting was 29. ... Rf1+. to the person submitting the most to defend by attacking is commendable. in structive game and notes. 30. Qe1?? 23. Qc3 Bd3!? The position goes from White having a Make sure your game (or part of it) and your notes will be of interest (see diagram top of next column) tough defense (after 30. R4a2) to his being completely lost. to other readers. Writing skills are a plus, but instructiveness is 24. Ra1 30. ... Re2 31. Qf1 Qxf1+ 32. Rxf1?? a must! Do not send games with I thought my position was good, but my White was losing anyway, but now he has only a few notes, as they are of little opponent could get rid of my best piece with no hope, thanks to a little combination. 24. Bf1. We both overlooked this move instructive value and can’t be used. because it looks like it retreats a piece. 32. ... Rxg2+ 33. Kxg2 Bxf1+ 34. Kh2 Rf2+ www.ChessWithLev.com There’s nothing wrong with retreating—for a 35. Kg1 Rf3 good purpose! And in a few moves, White resigned.

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The New Generation GM Sam Sevian takes on a legend.

By GM ROBERT HESS

SAM SEVIAN HAD AN UNBELIEVABLE The continuation 12. ... Be7 13. c4 f5 14. stretch from June 2018 to June 2019. In exf6 e.p. Nxf6 15. Nc3 0-0 16. Na4 was first those 12 months, he rose from a strong 2624 used with success by GM all the with “potential” to a powerful 2677 among way back in the year 2000! the world’s top 100 players. Whether he 13. Be3 Nxd3+ 14. Qxd3 Qa5+ can break into the 2700 club remains to be seen, but before we speculate on future Ivanchuk must have evaluated the ending success we should pause and appreciate he entered in the game as fine for Black. this impressive win over the legendary GM The alternative looks pretty bleak: 14. ... Vassily Ivanchuk. Qxb2 15. Kf2! saves an important tempo in endings as well as many lines where Black exchanges the queen for two rooks on b1. SICILIAN DEFENSE, Ba3 23. Rc2 Be7 24. Rb3 0-0 25. Nf6+ gxf6 26. With the king on f2, there is not a check FOUR KNIGHTS (B45) gxf6 Bc5 27. Be4 Rfb8 28. Kxh4 Kf8 29. Rg2 when the line 15. ... Qa3 16. Qxa3 Bxa3 17. GM Samuel Sevian (FIDE 2666, USA) Rhb1 (17. Rab1 Rb5 18. Rb3 Be7 19. Bxa7 GM Vassily Ivanchuk (FIDE 2677, UKR) Qxc4 30. Qxc4 Bxc4 31. Bh7 Bf2+ 32. Kh5 1-0 Ra5 leaves the a2-pawn en prise, though LIV Torneo Internacional Capablanca in (32) GM (2780)-GM Miguel Memoriam - Grupo Elite - 2019 (9), La Illescas Cordoba (2555), Linares 1992. there still is tremendous compensation for White.) 17. ... Rb5 18. Rb3 Be7 19. Bxa7 Habana, Cuba, 05.12.2019 10. Bd2 Qb6 leads to an advantage for White. Defending 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 White has gained a tempo, since the such a position is not enjoyable. 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Nxc6! c1-bishop is developed. However, this has 15. Bd2 Qd5 16. b3 Qxd3 17. cxd3 Considering the relative rarity of this also removed the defender of the b2-pawn. move, this was a great decision by Sevian. 11. Bd3 Rb8 (see diagram top of next page) 6. ... bxc6 7. e5 Nd5 8. Ne4 To this point, the most common reply was Although Ivanchuk forcibly closed the Far less challenging is 8. Nxd5 cxd5 9. 11. ... Be7 when 12. Qe2 f5 13. exf6 e.p. Nxf6 d-file, Sevian had the upper hand in the Bd3 as Black can play ... d7-d6 at the right 14. Bc3 0-0 15. Nxf6+ Bxf6 16. Bxf6 Rxf6 17. endgame thanks to his superior minor pieces. moment and undouble the pawns. 0-0-0 is not pretty for Black, whose pawn The dream scenario for White is to swap mass in the center does not compensate for dark-square bishops and then dom i nate the 8. ... Qc7 9. f4 the significantly inferior bishop and more dark squares. Of course, Ivanchuk was not vulnerable king. In the 1990s, both Ilya going to allow that. (see diagram next column) Smirin and John Emms punished the greed 17. ... Be7 9. ... Qa5+?! of 11. ... Qxb2 with the direct 12. 0-0 Ba6 13. Bxa6 Qb6+ 14. Kh1 Qxa6 15. f5. Black might have been enticed to force The main continuation is 9. ... Qb6 and exchanges with 17. ... d5 18. exd6 e.p. f5 but I would be remiss not to include a vintage 12. Qe2 Nb4 even bishops of opposite color endings are Kasparov masterpiece: 10. c4 Ne3 11. Qd3 Nf5 A novelty that aims to disrupt White’s unpleasant. The light-square bishop does not 12. g4 Nd4 13. Bg2 h5 14. g5 Bb7 15. Be3 Nc2+ harmony. Ivanchuk has dark square prob lems have the access of the dark-square bishop. 16. Kf2 Nxe3 17. Qxe3 Qxb2+ 18. Kg3 Ba6 19. and he attempts to rid his opponent of the Sevian can play without risk. 19. Nc5 (19. Rab1 h4+ 20. Kh3 Qc2 21. Rhc1 Qa4 22. Qc3 bishop pair to offset the damage. Ng5) 19. ... Bxd6 20. d4.

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Without this move, Ivanchuk would have 31. ... dxe5 32. fxe5 garnered activity on the kingside. With the Not 32. Rxa7+? Kf6 33. fxe5+ Kxe5 34. b4 pawn on h4, it takes several moves to prepare f4+ 35. Ke2 cxb4 when Black stands no worse. for even the possibility of ... g7-g5. Plus, White can always play Nf3 and eliminate the 32. ... Rd7 option. Ivanchuk takes a passive stance, but 24. ... Rd5 25. Rc3 Rb8 Sevian proves that this does not withstand the pawn storm. Black’s only hope was to Black no longer has sufficient time to set spring free a passer, and even this attempt up the ... g5 break. For example 25. ... h6 26. does not appear to hold as is shown in the h5 Rg8 27. g4 fxg4 (27. ... d6 28. exd6+ Kxd6 continuation 32. ... Rg4 33. Rxa7+ Kf8 34. 29. Rhc1 c5 30. gxf5 exf5 31. Nf3 is a huge Rc7 Rg3+ 35. Ke2 (35. Kd2 Rxg2+ 36. Kc3 18. Be3 f5 problem for Black. Threats of b3-b4 loom, f4 37. Rxc5 f3 38. Rc8+ Ke7 39. Rc7+ Kf8 Black must first take care of the dark e5 is a beautiful outpost for the knight, and results in a repetition, since White’s rook squares. The alternative 18. ... a5 allows 19. Black’s kingside pawns are vulnerable.) 28. can’t chase down the pawn.) 35. ... Rxg2+ Bc5 when White takes over the dark squares. Ne4 provides ample compensation for the 36. Kf3 Rb2 37. Rxc5 Rxb3 38. Ke3 Rb1 39. pawn. White stands much better. 19. Nd2 Rb5 Rh1 40. c5 is a good position to set up 26. Ke3 c5 27. Nc4 Bxc4 on the board and analyze. If all else failed, White could simplify with 19. Nd6+ Bxd6 20. exd6 and safely play for It wasn’t too late to put up stubborn a win. This is the type of position where resistance with 27. ... Bb5 28. Nd6 a5 though White shuffles around and slowly makes 29. g4 fxg4 30. h5 followed by recapturing g4 progress. One careless move by Black and the is very promising for White. eval uation can swing in White’s favor. 28. bxc4 Rd4 29. Rb3 19. ... Ba6 This was a critical moment that altered the trajectory of the game. To this point, Ivanchuk posed questions that Sevian successfully handled. White has the superior structure and no glaring weakness, so Black ANALYSIS AFTER 40. c5 needs to find counterplay or else face a methodical buildup. 33. Ra6 Rc7 19. ... a5 completely changes the nature The continuation 33. ... Rb7 34. Rc6 Rxb3 of the game. Black further delays develop- 35. Rxc5 Rb7 36. Ra5 is similar to the game. ment in order to create the threat of ... a5-a4, which forces White to constantly remain 34. Kd2 g6 35. Kc3 h6 36. b4 cxb4+ 37. attentive to the queenside. Kxb4 Rd7 38. Kc3 g5 39. hxg5 hxg5 40. 29. ... Rxb3 d4 f4 41. c5 Rb7 20. Ke2 Rb7 Ivanchuk’s endgame would have been White wins the kingside pawns after 41. ... Black isn’t in time to play 20. ... Rb5 tough regardless, but the key to salvaging a g4 42. Kc4 Rc7 (42. ... f3 43. gxf3 gxf3 44. Ra3 because the bishop escapes with an extra half point often comes down to how hard f2 45. Rf3) 43. Kd3 f3 44. gxf3 gxf3 45. Ke3 pawn. 21. Bxa7 c5 22. Rhc1 Kf7 23. a4 Rb4 you make your opponent work for the win. Rd7 46. Ra4. 24. Bxc5 Rxf4 25. g3. Keeping the second pair of rooks would have 42. Kc4 Rb2 43. Rxa7+ Kd8 44. c6 Rxg2 21. Rac1 Kf7 forced Sevian to defend more of his pawns. 45. d5! Rd2 29. ... Rd8 30. Rb7 Kf8 31. Rxa7 (Refraining Ivanchuk must have been confident that from the immediate cap ture might be best: The plan was 45. ... exd5+ 46. Kc5! when the endgame was still in drawing territory as 31. Rhb1 d6 32. exd6 R4xd6 33. R1b3 isn’t the d5-pawn shields the white king from he allowed his rook access to the queenside. yet decisive, but White controls the game.) checks, allowing it to head to d6 to threaten But it doesn’t yet have much to offer on the 31. ... d6 32. exd6 R8xd6 33. Ra3 (33. Rd1 checkmate and help promote the passers. (46. other side of the board; instead, the rook Rxc4) 33. ... e5 34. fxe5 Re6 gives Black real Kxd5?? allows Black to draw. Without the could have been used to force Sevian’s focus drawing chances. mate threat, Black’s pawns are too fast to be to the kingside. ignored. 46. ... Rd2+ 47. Ke6 f3 48. Kf5 f2 49. 30. axb3 d6 31. Ra1 The continuation 21. ... h6 22. h4 (22. g4 Ra1 Kc7 50. Kxg5 Kxc6). fxg4 23. Rcg1 g5) 22. ... Rg8 does not equalize, In many ways it seems counterintuitive to but it does, for instance, temporarily prevent 46. c7+ Kc8 47. d6 Rc2+ 48. Kd3, Black initiate the capture, since it hands the enemy resigned. moves like 23. Bc5 in light of 23. ... g5. king more space. But what it does do is keep 22. Bc5 Rb5 White’s kingside pawns on harder to reach A fine technical win by Sevian, who squares. For instance, 31. exd6+ Rxd6 32. first took his illustrious opponent into There’s no way to flee the bishop trade, Ra1 a6 33. Ra5 Rb6 34. Rxc5 Rxb3 35. Rc7+ less chartered territory and then smoothly since 22. ... Bd8 runs into 23. g4! which pries Kf6 36. c5 Rb2 37. g3 Rg2 38. Kd4 Rxg3 39. converted an advantageous ending. The open the kingside. c6 wins. White’s king enters to support the teenager is in peak form as he continues to 23. Bxe7 Kxe7 24. h4! pawn’s promotion. increase his rating.

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The Data Arms Race With increasing availability of amateur and junior games online, learning from peer mistakes is becoming the latest coaching tool.

By JOHN HARTMANN

engine matches to increase their data trove.

Jugend One interesting effect of this “data arms Schach Chess Coaching for Kids race” is the availability of amateur and junior games—not just players rated under 2000, Luther the U10 - Project but under 1400 or even 1000—for analysis Thomas and study. This presents some intriguing GM possibilities for both players and coaches. If we want to understand typical errors made by amateurs and juniors, it might make Project

- sense to undertake a study of their games. Italian FM Franco Zaninotto has published U10 two books that aim to do just that. Super Chess The Kids: Win Like the World’s Young Champions! There are a number of plausible candidate Kids (New in Chess, 2018) and Learning from the moves (13. Ng6, 13. Bf4, 13. Bb5), but by for Mistakes of Others (Joachim Beyer Verlag, following Zaninotto’s model, and by focusing

Coaching 2019) are twin titles that draw their content Surveys, Tests, Examples, first on forcing moves, White might have

Chess and Informations about Chess U8/U10 from games by lower-rated players. found 13. Nxf7! Rxf7 14. Qxe6 (Good for GM Thomas Luther Super Chess Kids focuses on “strategy” (Part Black is 14. Bxe6? Nf8 15. Bxf7+ Kxf7) 14. I) and “tactics” (Part II), using games from ... Qe8 15. Qxe7 Qxe7 16. Rxe7 with a youth championships from around the world tremendous advantage. as examples. Learning from the Mistakes of But White didn’t play the best move. CHESS COACHING FOR KIDS: THE U-10 Others takes a broader view, with positions Why? Because he took seven minutes to PROJECT IS ONE OF SEVERAL DATA-DRIVEN from amateur games employed as “teachable play 13. Qe3, Zaninotto speculates that NEW BOOKS AIMED AT YOUNGER PLAYERS. moments” in all three phases of the game. White analyzed 13. Nxf7 but missed the pin Because both books are structurally similar, on the rook on f7, which might suggest a PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ARE BECOMING we will treat them together. problem of visualization. How to improve increasingly data-driven at the highest levels. The main sections of Zaninotto’s books this? Zaninotto offers seven bits of advice Baseball teams obsess over exit velocity, consist of concise thematic chapters followed or “exercises,” all of which can be reasonably spin rate, and advanced sabermetrics, while by a series of positions to solve with their enacted by chess mortals. basketball analysts chart shot selection and solutions. The “Calculation” chapter (Super Super Chess Kids is focused on strategy work to quantify defensive abilities. All Chess Kids, 78-84) is typical, offering advice and tactics writ large, covering weaknesses, this is done in the interest of efficiency and for improving one’s calculation along with piece play, positional evaluation, calcula- improved results. illustrative examples. His advice (78-79) tion, attack, and defense. Learning from the Chess players are no exception to this is based on Kotov, but it boils down to (a) Mistakes of Others has sections on theoretical trend. Data-driven players use engines and finding sensible candidate moves, and (b) and “strategic” endings, broad middlegame immense databases to study their opponents choosing the strongest one. All five examples themes like “chess culture” and developing and hone their intuition. Some rely on in this chapter include this dual admonition, a plan, and a short coda on the opening. off-the-shelf databases like MegaBase or and each can be solved by doing as Zaninotto The chapter on “Mistakes and Mindsets” is The Week in Chess. Others “roll their own,” asks. Here’s an example: where White played particularly good and could be used effectively searching out correspondence games and 13. Qe3—what did he miss? as a stand-alone lesson with a student.

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Zaninotto describes his work (Learning, 6-7) themes like weak squares and the seventh about coaching and improvement, both for as being aimed at players roughly 1400-1800 rank, and “fighting spirit.” Here’s a typical their students and for themselves. It will be FIDE, with some wiggle room on both ends, example, drawn from a game played between interesting to see if Luther et al continue their and that seems accurate. There’s nothing earth- a D and an E player in a German girls’ event: work with studies of more advanced players. shattering in his prescriptions, but I suspect By way of conclusion, let me mention a new that’s the point—what Zaninotto has done tactics book that, while not directly “data- here is collect solid, time-tested advice for driven,” is rooted in a well-tested teaching improving players and he imparts that advice philosophy. Frank Erwich’s excellent 1001 through use of well-chosen practical examples. Chess Exercises for Club Players (New in Chess, The numerous exercises and didactic elegance 2019) takes its vocabulary and structure from common to both titles make them suitable for the “Steps Method” or Stappenmethode. coaches and ambitious juniors alike. Created by Rob Brunia and IM Cor van Moving on: it’s rare that a new book appear Wijgerden, the Steps Method is a structured on my doorstep completely unexpectedly, program. Students are taught to discern key but such was the case with Chess Coaching for features of positions using “search strategies” Kids: The U10-Project (JugendSchachVerlag/ and by solving exercises. Each of the six Thinkers Publishing, 2018). It does not seem “Steps” builds upon previous ones, resulting to be getting a real advertising push and that’s “Sometimes, tactical chances are missed in learners getting level-appropriate a shame. This is a very interesting book. for fear of running into the opponent’s trap instruction, taking them from beginner (Step Edited by GM Thomas Luther and written (which, by the way, mostly was not the case). 1) through expert or low master (Step 6). by a team including Heinz Brunthaler and Here, Black presumably thought that her Erwich’s book is a collection of tactical Martin Weteschnik, Chess Coaching for Kids opponent would win back the piece and, problems taxonomically organized as in the takes a more directly data-driven approach to therefore, abstained from the pawn fork. Steps. Erwich does a good job of explaining coaching and improvement. The theoretical However, she should have calculated a little the key motifs through illustrative examples heart of Chess Coaching for Kids is a statistical further: for non-initiates. The problems themselves are analysis of over 1,400 games taken from 19. ... e4 20. Qe3 exf3 21. Qxe7 relatively advanced, but not impossible, and national and international under-8 and many diagrams have hints underneath them. under-10 tournaments. Probably White had only seen 21. ... Qxe7 1001 Chess Exercises for Club Players is best Part I, “Analysis of Mistakes in U-8 and 22. Rxe7 but even then Black is clearly better, suited for players over 1700 USCF, or those U-10 Tournaments,” articulates a “points for instance 22. ... fxg2 23. Rxb7 and Black is who have finished Step 3 of the Steps Method. system” (8) to quantify mistakes. “Soft much better. It’s a very good intermediate tactics book, and moves,” or “small inaccuracies which ... Still better is 21. ... Qc6 e.g. 22. Bb2 with its availability on Chessable, I think it deteriorate the position long term,” are not (otherwise the devastating 22. ... Rfe8 will might work very well for a Woodpecker-style accounted for in this schema, as Brunthaler follow, skewering the queen and the mating study using spaced repetition. (the author of Part I) argues that most players square e1) 22. ... Rfe8 23. Qg5 f6 24. Qg4 are incapable of taking advantage of such Ne2+ 25. Kh1 fxg2+ 26. Qxg2 Qxg2+ 27. nuances at this level. Kxg2 Nf4+ 28. Kf3 Ne6 when Black is up two What did they learn? The older players, pawns. Zaninotto, Franco. Super Chess Kids: Win not surprisingly, made fewer and less severe And the best move is 21. ... Ne2+! 22. Rxe2 Like the World’s Young Champions!. New in mistakes than did the younger ones, and fxe2 23. Qxe2 Rac8 with good winning Chess, 2018. ISBN Paperback: 9789056917746. 144 tournament medalists make fewer “hard” and chances for Black.” (81) pages. (Available from uscfsales.com, catalog “soft” mistakes than do tail-enders, playing We can see the utility of the work done in number B0199NIC, $16.95). “purposeful” chess (26) that induced errors Chess Coaching for Kids. The example clearly Zaninotto, Franco. Learning from the by their opponents. Gender also plays a role: illustrates a common mistake at this age and Mistakes of Others. Joachim Beyer Verlag, girls tend to make more mistakes than boys rating, and the authors use it to move into a e.K., 2019. ISBN Paperback: 9783959209823. in this age range and they do not advance as discussion of the importance of visualization 160 pages. (Available from https://www. quickly. (They do not speculate about why.) and how to train it. The advice is perhaps not newinchess.com/learning-from-the- From this, Brunthaler concludes that as dense as in Zaninotto, but this makes sense mistakes-of-others, $20.95). coaching should focus on remedying both if we consider audience. Chess Coaching for “clear mistakes,” like those described above, Kids is written entirely for coaches. Luther, Thomas. Chess Coaching for and the “soft moves” that rot a position. (26) The bulk of the remainder of the book Kids–The U-10 Project: Surveys, Texts, “[T]he strategic principles should be shown comes in Part III, which features five lengthy Examples, and Informations about Chess to kids as early as possible, even in the first “tests” of increasing difficulty that can be given U8/U10. Thinkers Publishing, 2018. ISBN months of training. Highlighting these either whole-cloth or mined for teaching Hardcover: 9783944710358. 255 pages. (Available principles (especially the violation of them) material. Three short sections (Parts IV, V, from uscfsales.com, catalog number B0035TH, ... should enable the kids to fully grasp their and VI) wrap things up, with discussion of $34.95). importance.” (35) the nature of talent, best coaching practices, Erwich, Frank. 1001 Chess Exercises for Club Part II of Chess Coaching for Kids, written and a study of U-12 games and training needs. Players: The Tactics Workbook that Also by the authorial collective, presents “practical Chess Coaching for Kids is one of the first Explains All the Key Concepts. New in Chess, examples” drawn from the U-8 and U-10 serious attempts to quantify success in high 2019. ISBN Paperback: 9789056918194. 192 pages. games. Topics include “openings and opening level junior chess. As such, I think it offers (Available from uscfsales.com, catalog number deficits,” the pin in junior games, positional readers a useful lens to re-examine their ideas B0220NIC, $18.95).

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GM NICOLAS DE T. CHECA OF NEW YORK (L) FACED FM DAVID PENG OF ILLINOIS IN THE PENULTIMATE ROUND OF THE HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP, ENDING THE GAME IN A DRAW. CHECA AND PENG FINISHED AS CO-CHAMPIONS ALONG WITH FM MATTHEW STEVENS. The 2019 Spring Nationals The annual trio of three national scholastic events dominated the spring season.

in recent years. As chess becomes more and interesting game came in round five against National High School more popular, I anticipate that subsequent FM Nikhil Kumar (FL). (K-12) Championship events will continue to break records. By GM NICOLAS DE T. CHECA I traveled to Schaumburg to challenge SLAV DEFENSE (D11) myself against the top high school players in FM Nikhil Kumar (2373) The 2019 National High School (K-12) the country and to compete for a national title. GM Nicolas de T. Checa (2609) Championship was held in Schaumburg, I had not played in several months before the 2019 National High School Championship, Illinois from March 15th-17th, with a record- start of the event, so I chose to participate in K-12 section (5), Schaumburg, Illinois, setting 1,681 players participating. Since I the blitz tournament to “warm up.” After a 03/16/2019 have been active in chess, national scholastic disappointing second-place result in the blitz 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 events have been growing at a rapid pace. tournament, I was apprehensive about the The growth of nationals demonstrates the main event. However, I was able to produce Before this game, I had previously played impressive progression of American chess solid games and won my first four. My most against Nikhil Kumar several times with

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both colors. Despite playing the Slav against him before, I chose to stick with an opening and a structure that I felt comfortable with. However, I did choose to play a different line within the Slav because I was reluctant to repeat our previous games and potentially walk into heavy preparation. 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 Bg4 5. h3 Bf5 Both 5. ... Bxf3 and 5. ... Bh5 are much more common options. The purpose of this choice is to transpose into the 4. ... Bf5 line after provoking the pawn to h3. In some variations, this pawn can be a weakness, but it can be a strength in others. Overall, 5. ... Bf5 is a relatively untested try that I hoped would get my opponent out of his preparation. Unfortunately, he seemed to be familiar with the most testing response. 6. Nc3 e6 7. g4 FM DAVID PENG (R) AND FM MATTHEW STEVENS OF ILLINOIS SHARED THE CHAMPIONSHIP The move 7. Nh4 appears to be a tempting WITH GM NICOLAS CHECA (NOT PICTURED). PENG ALSO WON THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL way of going after the two bishops. However, CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2018. after 7. ... Be4 8. f3 Nh5 White is almost lost. 7. ... Bg6 8. Ne5 Nbd7 9. Nxg6 hxg6 10. Despite being completely intuitive, this my position, but I recognized that White has g5 Ne4 move is a mistake for tactical reasons. A better significant compensation for the pawn. During the game, I also considered 10. ... option would have been 14. a3 Bxd2 15. Qxd2 19. Rhf1 Ng4 20. Bxe4 Nh5 and 10. ... Ng8. Ultimately, I rejected Qxd2+ 16. Kxd2 f5 with approximate equality. If White offered a repetition with 20. Rh1 both options because I thought both moves 14. ... Ne5! were too passive. Particularly considering the I would have most likely played 20. ... f5, tournament circumstances, I wanted to be This move is absolutely critical. Alternative which solidifies Black’s entire position. After able to push for a win with black. After 10. ... moves, such as 14. ... f5 give White an advan- 21. gxf6 e.p. Nxf6 Black can begin to attack Ng8, Black can reroute the knight to f5 via e7, tage after 15. gxf6 e.p. Nxf6 when two pairs the h4-pawn with moves such as ... Rh6, ... but this plan is a bit slow and allows White of doubled and isolated pawns cripple Black’s Ke7, and ... Rah8. position. The game move does not protect to finish his development while almost all of 20. ... Rxh4 21. Rh1 Nh2 Black’s pieces are on the back rank. the pawn on e4 but instead responds with threats against the white king and the pawn 21. ... Nh2 is the only move for Black. 11. Nxe4 dxe4 on c4. The knight is immune from capture After 21. ... Rxh1 22. Rxh1 Ke7 23. Rh4 f5 After the dust has settled from the because 15. dxe5 can be met with 15. ... 0-0-0 24. gxf6 e.p. Nxf6 25. Bxg6 Black’s advantage open ing, Black has a very unconventional or 15. ... Rd8 when Black will soon recapture has dissipated and White is the one pushing pawn structure. With two pairs of doubled the bishop on d2. for an advantage. pawns, White has a long-term static 15. b3 22. Kd3 Ke7 23. Rag1 Rah8 24. Rg2 Nf3 advantage. Specifically, the e4-pawn can be a 25. Rf1? chronic weakness if not defended correctly. After 15. dxe5 0-0-0 16. 0-0 Rxd2 17. Qb3 However, Black has dynamic counterplay: Rxh4 the white king is too exposed and will the pawn on g5 is en prise, the rook on h8 soon be checkmated. After 15. Bxe4 Nxc4 has a half-open file, and the black pieces can 16. Bxb4 Qxb4+ 17. Ke2 Qxb2+ 18. Qc2 spring to life quickly. Qxc2+ 19. Bxc2 Nd6, Black is up a pawn 12. h4 Qa5+ 13. Bd2 Bb4 14. Bg2? and has good winning chances. White’s best response was extremely difficult to find over the board. 15. Qc2 Bxd2+ 16. Ke2! (If 16. Qxd2 Qxd2+ 17. Kxd2 Nxc4+ 18. Kc3 Nd6 and Black is up a pawn) when White is able to maintain equality. Black cannot hold on to the extra piece and tries such as 16. ... Nf3 and 16. ... Nd3 are both met with a capture on e4. White’s best path at this point was 25. Rxh4 15. ... Bxd2+ 16. Qxd2 Nd3+ 17. Ke2 Qxd2+ 18. Kxd2 Nxf2 Nxh4 26. Rh2 Rh5 with the idea of Nf5 when Black is up a healthy pawn. Black has won a pawn, but the pawn on e4 25. ... Ne5+ ! is still very weak and the knight is precariously placed. During the game, I was confident about For the second time in the game, the knight PHOTOS: ERIC ROSEN PHOTOS:

www.uschess.org 25 Cover Story / Spring Nationals has arrived on e5 in spite of the white 32. ... Rd8+ 33. Kc3 Rd5 34. Rg1 Ke6 35. However, due to my fortunate pairings early pawn on d4. It was extremely satisfying to e4 Rd7 36. Rh1 Kxe5, White resigned. in the tournament, my tiebreaks were the sacrifice a knight twice in one game on the After this game, David Peng and I were highest. same square. the only players left with a perfect score. The Winning this event was a massive honor 26. dxe5 Rd8+ 27. Bd5 following morning, I played David Peng with and I am thankful to US Chess and all the white. Unfortunately, after a relatively dry organizers and arbiters for running an event After 27. Kc2 Rxe4 the e5-pawn will fall game, we reached a repetition around move 40. of such magnitude so smoothly. Despite the and Black will be up two pawns. Although I was disappointed by my inability to number of participants, the rounds started generate winning chances, a draw kept both of on time and pairings were made available at 27. ... exd5 28. cxd5 Rxd5+ 29. Kc3 Rh8 us in contention. least 15 minutes before the round began. I will 30. Rgf2 Rf8 31. Rd2 Rxd2 32. Kxd2 Several players faced must-win situations always look back at this event and remember Once the rooks are traded, White has in the final round. Ultimately, David Peng, it fondly. minimal counterplay. In addition to being Matthew Stevens, and I won our games, Final results are at uschess.org/results/2019/ down a pawn, the white pawns on the which left us each with 6½ points out of 7. hs/ and check the 2019 March archives for kingside are extremely weak. The three of us were declared “co-champions.” tournament reports on uschess.org/clo.

Meanwhile, in the K-8 section, Peng highlighted some nerve-rattling, twitchy National Junior High drew round six and won round seven. His moves. In the game between Kevin Pan and (K-9) Championship 6½/7 score put him a ½ point ahead of six Ganesh Kumarappan, Bartholomew praised By DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM players who finished 6/7. Peng thanked his Kumarappan’s creativity in allowing a check family, especially his dad. “My dad always that forked his king and queen. Bartholomew The 2019 National Junior High (K-9) says something to me to make me feel good.” said, “You don’t see this too often, responding to Championship attracted 1,257 participants About Peng’s seventh round win over Shelev a check with a check,” about the sequence after to Grapevine, Texas, from April 26th-28th. Oberoi, IM John Bartholomew said, “Peng 26. ... Rbe8. The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention showed good technique, good nerves, and Center, a sister hotel to the popular Gaylord good time management.” RARE RESPONSE Opryland, hosted the event. K-9 co-champion Turgut also won the Kevin Pan (2225) Established in 1973, the junior high cham- K-9 blitz championship, while Metpally and Ganesh Kumarappan (2020) pionship is both an individual and a team Turgut took second in bughouse, finishing 2019 National Junior High, K-8 section (5), event. Individual winners of the K-9 and K-8 a point behind the winning team of K-9 Grapevine, Texas, 04.27.2019 championships are crowned national cham- co-champion Max Lu and Alexander Costello. pions. Schools also have the opportunity to Metpally thanked both his father and Aydin’s compete for the national team championship: after the tournament. Metpally also thanked the top four individual scores from each school his private chess coach, GM Julio Sadorra. (achieved in the same section) are tallied for Lu thanked Two Sigma “for its support of the the final team score. The tournament also USA team playing in the World Youth Chess includes “under” sections that are limited by Championships. Playing in World Youth rating as well as popular side events, bughouse events gave me the experience that helped me and blitz, which took place on April 25th. win the National Junior High.” Results of each section, day-by-day reports, The team from Thomas Horace Rogers and downloadable cham pionship games, School in Houston, Texas took top honors including two annotated by 1973 National in the K-9 Championship. Team member Junior High champion GM Michael Rohde, Daniel Hung, an individual K-9 co-champion, AFTER 26. ... Rbe8 are available at https://new.uschess.org/news/ thanked T. H. Rogers Chess Program two-games-grapevine/. Director Nellie Naidoo and Coach IM 27. Nxd5+ Kd8+ 28. Kd2 Qa5 29. Qxd6 Daniel Fernandez. The top team in the K-8 Nd4? Championship was Canyon Vista Middle Mistake. Better was 29. ... Kc8 30. Nhf6. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS School from Round Rock, Texas. Canyon After round five, Jason Metpally (TX) led 30. Nhf4 Rxh1?! Vista does not have a team coach, but its team the K-9 championship with 5-0 and Shunkai members have private chess coaches. Not much better was 30. ... Nf3+ 31. Kc2. Peng (OR) led the K-8 championship with 5-0. Metpally drew in rounds six and 31. Rxh1?! seven, which allowed three other players to TWITCHY MOVES More accurate was 31. Qb8+. match his final 6/7 score. Metpally won the Bartholomew and WGM Sabina Foisor 31. ... Nb5?? first-place trophy on tiebreaks, though all provided commentary for Twitch streaming four players (Aydin Turgut [IN], second; of rounds five, six, and seven. GM Jeffery Checkmate is now unavoidable. Black Maximillian “Max” Lu [CT], third; and Xiong and Rohde were guest commentators could hold out longer with 31. ... Kc8 32. Daniel Hung [TX], fourth) are considered for round six and round seven, respectively. Ne7+ Rxe7 33. Qxe7 Qd8 34. Qxd8+ Kxd8 national co-champions. During round five, the commentators 35. cxd4 cxd4 36. Ne2 b5 37. Nxd4 b4 38. ANDERSON RANDY PHOTO:

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THE K-8 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM FROM CANYON VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, TOOK TOP HONORS. THE TEAM DOES NOT HAVE A COACH, ALTHOUGH SEVERAL MEMBERS STUDY PRIVATELY.

Rh5. However, it is a thankless task. operator and for two analysts (pay, hotel, 32. Ne6+ Kc8 33. Ne7+ Rxe7 34. Qxe7 b6 travel, and per diem for each).” Second, 35. Rh8+, Black resigned. the broadcast partner (lichess.org) wants the kind of high-quality games that are most often found in the later rounds on the In Michael Z. Zheng versus Shelev Oberoi, top boards of the championship sections. Bartholomew called Black’s 41st move “a great save by Oberoi.” Foisor added, “Good comeback.” Can you find what Black played? TEACHERS AND VOLUNTEERS The Dean of Scholastic Chess, Dewain Barber, volunteers twice a week teaching chess in COMEBACK Karen Musurlian’s classroom at Buena Park Michael Z. Zheng (2143) AFTER 41. Rd1 Junior High in southern California. Barber, Shelev Oberoi (2096) Musurlian, and six students flew to Texas for 2019 National Junior High, K-8 section (5), that during the scholastic council meeting the National Junior High. From the on-site Grapevine, Texas, 04.27.2019 Director of Events Boyd M. Reed was asked US Chess Federation Sales bookstore, Barber (see diagram next column) if more than 12 games could be broadcast. bought a dozen copies of my book, Prepare Reed answered no, for two reasons. First, With Chess Strategy. After I autographed 41. ... Rd2 42. Qd7+ Reed mentioned cost. In a follow-up the books, Barber gave six of them to the After 42. Rxd2?? Qe1 mate would follow. email, Reed wrote, “The existing 12 DGT Buena Park students who competed in the boards were originally bought for about K-8 Under 750 section. Barber gave the 42. ... Kh6, Draw agreed. $10,000. With additional purchases related remaining books as prizes for best games in White forces a draw after 43. Qh3+ Kg7 44. to improving the DGT setup, establishing WGM Katerina Nemcova’s simultaneous Qd7+. our own branded site (uschess.live), and chess exhibitions in the Girls Club room. creating a professional look and feel for The Girls Club room has been a fixture Twitch commentary began at the 2018 U.S. our board projection and live streaming, at the scholastic nationals for several Open at the initiative of Assistant Director the total investment is around $22,000, years. At the National Junior High, it had of Events Pete Karagianis. It is so popular which does not include the cost for a DGT many volunteers coordinated by Women’s

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Committee Chair Maureen Grimaud and and Summertree Animal & Bird Clinic for Philadelphia scholastic chess players to by Leila D’Aquin, who traveled from her veterinarian Clarissa Root spoke, followed by national chess championships.” Morphy Chess & Cultural Center in New a tandem simultaneous exhibition by Phillips Orleans to the tournament. D’Aquin said, and Scholastic Council Representative LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES “Over three days, more than 250 players, WIM Beatriz Marinello. GM played all comers at parents, and coaches spent time in the Girls Jason Bui, a teacher and coach from S. Weir blitz, gave a simultaneous exhibition, and Club room. Its Town Hall was attended by Mitchell School in Philadelphia, traveled presented a lecture. The scholastic council several girls, along with their parents and with two students from his school. Derrick meeting covered several topics, including coaches, all of whom shared their ideas for Moore played in the K-8 Championship and how US Chess maintains the integrity of attracting and retaining girl chess players Zion Tucker played in the K-8 Under 1000. the “under” sections of national scholastic with Katerina Nemcova, US Chess Senior Bui also brought K-9 Under 1250 players events. National master and Executive Director of Strategic Communication Dan Giovanni Cortez and Julio De La Rosa, Board member Ryan Velez gave separate Lucas, and me.” Louisiana chess coaches students at Philadelphia’s Esperanza Academy presentations about attending one’s first Adriana Schneider and national master Charter School. In October of 2018, Bui won national tournament, the benefits of chess René Phillips analyzed chess games. $10,000 from television’s Today Show as an as an educational tool, and preparing for Phillips additionally taught chess to moms. “All Star” for his chess non-profit work. As international youth events. When not on floor duty, tournament reported by Ben Johnson’s Perpetual Chess For full tournament results, visit uschess. director Wendy Reed taught crochet. Podcast, Bui donated the entire $10,000 org/results/2019/jhs/ and check out the April “Inspirational Women Leaders” Grapevine to the Philadelphia Chess Society. Part of archives for full tournament reports on City Council Mayor Pro Tem Darlene Freed the Society’s mission is to “facilitate trips uschess.org/clo.

Elementary School Nationals By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

he 2019 National Elementary (K-6) Championship was held on May 10th- T12th in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. One of the largest hotel complexes in America, the Gaylord served as a fitting host to the almost 2,300 players who competed in 13 separate sections ranging from K-1 through K-6. Adding to the festivities were blitz and bughouse events, a family and friend tournament, as well as various presentations by distinguished chess celebrities. Except for the K-1 section, which had THE K-6 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM FROM NEW YORK CITY’S SPEYER LEGACY SCHOOL FINISHED separate round times, the main seven-round A FULL POINT AHEAD OF THE PACK. Swiss tournaments began at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10th. The competitions were NIMZO-INDIAN DEFENSE, fierce—perhaps the most hard fought I had seen CLASSICAL VARIATION (E32) in all my years of attending these events. Most CM Vyom Vidyarthi (2202) of the sections had multiple winners, with the Abinav Mundayat (2053) strongest section having a six-way tie for first. 2019 National Elementary Those who tied were considered co-winners, Championship, K-6 section (7), but as with almost all US Chess scholastic Nashville, Tennessee, 05.12.2019 events, the first-place trophy went to the player with the highest tiebreaking points. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 The K-6 championship section, with 146 0-0 5. e4 d5 6. e5 Ne4 7. Bd3 c5 8. Nf3 entrants—including three national masters Nc6 9. 0-0 h6 10. cxd5 exd5 11. Bxe4 and seven experts—saw Vyom Vidyarthi dxe4 12. Qxe4 Nxd4 13. Nxd4 Qxd4 FINAL POSITION (CA), Abinav Rajiv Mundayat (NJ), Aghilan 14. Be3 Qxe4 15. Nxe4 Re8 16. Nd6 Nachiappan (CA), Adi Murgescu (NY), Evan Rd8 17. a3 Ba5 18. Bxc5 Bc7 19. Rac1 Equally thrilling were the results of the other Park (PA), and James Oh (NY) finishing in a Bxd6 20. Bxd6 Be6 21. Rc7 Rd7 22. sections. In the K-5 Championship, which had six-way tie with scores of 6-1. Vidyarthi took Rc3 Rdd8 23. f4 Rac8 24. f5 Bd5 25. 174 players, fourth grader Cooper Ho (NY) the first-place trophy on tiebreaks over his Rfc1 Rxc3 26. Rxc3 Bc6 27. Rg3 f6 won the section outright with 6½ points. The closest competitor, Mundayat. Their last round 28. h4 Be4 29. Kh2 Rd7 30. Bb8, K-3 Championship, with 180 players, also had confrontation ended in an exciting draw. Draw agreed. an outright winner as Omya Vidyarthi (CA)

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Honoring David MacEnulty

Prior to the final round, the team from The Dalton School in New York City cheered their coach David MacEnulty, who retired on June 1 after coaching chess for over 25 years in New York City schools. MacEnulty, who was among the first to teach chess as part of the academic curriculum, is a former recipient of the US Chess Scholastic Service Award and was recognized as the 2007 Chess Educator of the Year by The University of Texas at Dallas. Learn more about this legendary coach on the February 2019 One Move at a Time podcast, which can be found at new.uschess.org/category/podcast/.

LUCAS finished with 6½ points to capture the title. also with scores of 11-1, with Rao getting the by Shawn Sullivan of US Chess Sales, Alexander Braun (CA) and Kyle Wang (TX), big trophy on tiebreaks. and the ChessKids.com kiosk, the latter DAN with 6½ points each, shared first place in the During the event, players were able to providing valuable interactions with 180-player strong K-1 championship, with contest various fun games in the Ryman master teacher FM Mike Klein and his PAGE, Braun taking first place on tiebreaks. Exhibition Hall against GM Mackenzie excellent support staff.

THIS Prior to the main championships, the Molner and WGM Jennifer Shahade, Rounding out the wonderful offerings was bughouse and blitz competitions were Women’s Program Director for US Chess. the Girls Club room. With appearances by conducted on Thursday, May 9th. Bughouse Among the opportunities was a chance to WGM Katerina Nemcova, WGM Jennifer

ZACATE; had 24 teams and finished in a two-way play the two distinguished professionals in Shahade, WIM Carolina Blanco, and Krista tie for the top spot between the teams of a tandem simul on Friday, May 10th, and and Arthur Alton, participants were able Reagan Pearl and Dylan Dolotta (first place then individually in blitz games on Friday to have their games analyzed, play blitz and BETSY on tiebreaks) and the team of Owen Levine and Saturday. Grandmaster Molner also offhand chess, take part in trivia and puzzle and Neel Bhaskar, with each team garnering gave a separate lecture and then entertained contests, and generally get answers and PAGE, scores of 8-4. The K-6 Blitz (165 entrants) various questions on his presentation and suggestions concerning their play. was won by Doruk Emir (GA) and Troy on chess in general. Finally, throughout the event, the top Cavanah (MN). Both had scores of 11-1, Three additional, very informative seminars boards in the open sections were broadcast FACING with Emir capturing first place on tiebreaks. were conducted by US Chess Executive Board live for the enjoyment of everyone. The K-3 Blitz (135 entrants), was won by member and national master Ryan Velez. For final results and more information, Anjaneya Rao (IA) and Austin Tang (OR), Very popular were the bookstore, run please visit uschess.org/results/2019/elem/. PHOTOS:

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FRIDAY AUGUST 9 6 PM OPENING CEREMONY (Private) SATURDAY AUGUST 10 1 PM RAPID DAY 1 SUNDAY AUGUST 11 1 PM RAPID DAY 2 MONDAY AUGUST 12 1 PM RAPID DAY 3 TUESDAY AUGUST 13 1 PM BLITZ DAY 1 WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14 1 PM BLITZ DAY 2 WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14 5:30 PM PLAYOFF THURSDAY AUGUST 15 5 PM AUTOGRAPH SESSION THURSDAY AUGUST 15 6 PM CLOSING CEREMONY (Private)

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More Chess Parenting: Nurturing the Talented Child Dr. Kenneth Kiewra’s new book examines appropriate conditions for fostering talent.

Interview by DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM

r. Kenneth Kiewra is a professor center-of-excellence training ground, and a grandmaster titles, and Judit rose to number of educational psychology at the singleness-of-purpose motivation to master. eight in the world. DUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln and A talent manager—usually a parent—is also Most of the 10 chess prodigies I investigated the father of International Master Keaton needed to make these talent factors fire. over two studies fit this pattern. In one study, Kiewra. Dr. Kiewra raised Keaton in Lincoln, participants were those who reached master where Keaton dominated chess, winning the Your main point is that parents are level by age 16. In the other, participants Nebraska State Championship nine times in a in prime position to influence those were those ranked first in their respective age row. Via email, I interviewed Dr. Kiewra about factors. Can you tell us how that might group. All were boys as no females met these his new book, Nurturing Children’s Talents: A work in chess? criteria at the time. I interviewed one parent Guide for Parents, which chronicles of each boy. Grandmaster Kayden the talent experiences of Olympic Troff’s parent reported that medalists, professional athletes, Kayden learned how to play chess award-winning artists, and others, Deliberate practice is as a three-year old sitting on his including chess champions. I also father’s lap and watching his father asked how his research relates to targeted at improving and siblings play. Not all children chess parenting, and if his findings are exposed to their eventual talent fit with the Operation Varsity Blues domain at home. Grandmaster scandal, where wealthy parents skills beyond one’s current Robert Hess learned how to play purchased entry into prestigious in New York City’s Chess in the universities for their children. capabilities. It is focused Schools program. You mention that talent and challenging. Did you discover a “formula” development depends on or “process” that talented the combination of several chess players typically follow? factors. What are those factors? Let’s start with an enriched early environ- Talented children usually move through a Psychologist Benjamin Bloom studied talented ment. In one study involving several talent series of mentors. Initial mentors stress an performers in six domains and concluded, domains, including chess, I found that 22 enjoyable introduction to the talent domain “What any person in the world can learn, of 24 talented youngsters were introduced and basic skills, whereas later mentors stress almost all persons can learn if provided with the to their eventual talent domain by a parent. technical skills and a full commitment to appropriate conditions of learning.” Regarding chess, the most famous example talent growth. One chess parent commented My research has focused on what those occurred when Lazlo and Klara Polgár on her son’s first coach: “He really got the appropriate conditions might be, how talent decided to raise their eventual children to kids to laugh and enjoy.” Coach and child is made. I have uncovered five important be chess champions. The Polgárs home- often ate jelly beans and watched cartoons conditions: An enriched early environment schooled their three daughters, who spent before playing chess. to set one on the talent path, strong about 90 percent of their school time learning All of the young chess players I studied mentors to model and teach talent skills, a chess, largely under Lazlo’s tutelage. All three eventually worked with top coaches. Some long-term and deliberate practice routine, a earned international master titles, two earned parents found strong coaches nearby. New

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DR. KENNETH A. KIERWA, AUTHOR AND CHESS PARENT

Yorker Robert Hess worked with cross-town grandmaster . Other parents had to arrange long-distance coaching because no strong coaches lived nearby. Daniel Naroditsky took lessons from grandmasters in Israel and Kentucky via the internet and through extended home visits coaches made to Daniel’s California home. No one becomes talented without deliber ate practice over many years. Deliberate prac tice is targeted at improving skills beyond one’s current capabilities. It is focused and challenging. When most people practice, though, they do so casually. A novice chess player might casually play a lot of blitz games without focusing on improving a particular opening or tactic. International Master Josh Waitzkin described what deliberate practice was like DR. KIERWA’S BOOK CHRONICLES THE TALENT EXPERIENCES OF OLYMPIC MEDALISTS, for him in The Art of Learning: “I worked on PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES, ACCLAIMED ARTISTS, AND CHESS CHAMPIONS, AMONG OTHERS. the game tirelessly ... Sometimes the study would take six hours in one sitting, sometimes her husband, who used them to reinforce Fischer] would not have become what he 30 hours over a week ... What had stumped the teacher’s lesson points when he practiced is today if he had grown up elsewhere. ... me a few days or weeks before now seemed nightly with Kayden. In America, great players just don’t seem to perfectly apparent.” With deliberate practice, develop outside the New York City area, and chess players learn to chunk information How important is location in nurturing if they do, they quickly ... find their way to into meaningful patterns. They come to chess talent? Manhattan.” see in a single glance what novices can only New York City has long been a center- When budding stars live outside a talent see with many prolonged observations or of-excellence training ground for chess, hotbed, families can relocate or create a never see at all. Talent-nurturing parents supporting many outstanding players such modified talent hotbed for their child where help their children practice. Kayden Troff’s as Bobby Fischer, Irina Krush, and Hikaru they are. The Naroditsky family did that mother listened in on Kayden’s internet chess Nakamura. In 1973, biographer Frank as they arranged for internet lessons with lessons, took notes, and compiled them for Brady wrote, “It is even possible that [Bobby elite coaches, invited coaches to stay at their

www.uschess.org 33 Interview / Dr. Kenneth Kiewra home for extended periods, and traveled time. But the parenting caricatures she to read, thinking I’ll read a lot. But, if I can extensively to work with coaches and compete painted were largely negative: parents who read two pages during the game, that’s great. in top tournaments. As I mentioned to you over-coach, hover, complain, pressure their And then I don’t remember what I read.” for your 2016 interview of me for ChessBase, child to win, or believe their child is the Gary Robson, father of Grandmaster Lincoln, Nebraska was definitely not a “hot next Judit Polgár or Bobby Fischer. These Ray Robson, writes in his book Chess Child: spot.” In fact, I would have described it as a were not the types of tournament parents I The Story of Ray Robson, America’s Youngest chess wasteland. There were only a handful found, whom I would describe as absorbed. Grandmaster: “During any given round, I of successful players before Keaton. We sent Vladimir Naroditsky, Daniel’s father, stand as if on a perch, hawk-like in various Keaton to various places for chess camps and spoke of being preoccupied with his son’s positions about the room eyeing my chess tournaments. For example, he went to Edmar games at tournaments and having trouble child. I cannot read or write while the Mednis’ camp in New York City. For that concentrating on anything else. Vladimir game is on ... I [stand] motionless and camp, we stayed with my parents on Long said, “I always take a book to the tournaments expressionless watching my child’s game for Island and took the train to the city each day. We went to Yury Shulman’s camp in Chicago. The internet has expanded chess talent beyond New York City. In the 1990s, about Excerpt from Nurturing Children’s Talents: 40 percent of top-rated scholastic players A Guide for Parents By DR. KENNETH A. KIERWA were from New York. Now, just 15 percent. New York is still a great place to learn chess, WHEN MY FIRST CHILD, KEATON, WAS BORN, I HAD NO INTENTION OF but the internet has made most any location a introducing him to chess and developing his chess talent. I was not a chess player myself, potential hotbed. and like most parents, I just wanted him to be healthy and happy. I never anticipated that he would become a six-time National Scholastic Champion, earn a full-ride college chess In your research, did you find a scholarship, achieve the International Chess Master title, and become a leading player common thread among talented and coach. And I never imagined the essential roles I would play in his development. children? As I did these things to support Keaton’s talent journey, I never did so with complete Talented youngsters have a rage to learn, a certainty or conviction. I wondered if I was doing the right things, if I was doing enough singleness of purpose. Grandmaster Maurice things, and at times if I should be doing these things at all. Ashley contends that his chess rage stems from Hearing my personal story, you might wonder if talent is a bastion of the few—reserved the joy of chess, not tangible rewards. Ashley for the intellectually gifted or for the offspring of a learning-crazed educational psychologist said, “I think the process [of learning chess] is with some time and capital. I wondered too. And that is when my personal journey as the most delicious part of the struggle ... You chess parent merged with my professional role as educational psychologist. I wondered have to enjoy the path ... It’s not about getting why some children such as Keaton develop talent, whether talent is within the reach of to the top of the mountain, it’s about climbing most children, and what roles parents play. I then set out to find answers. ... For me, the process is the joy.” Among People are not born with talent, and talent development is not finite. Talent is a players I studied, chess was their primary continuum, a process of increasing growth. This process viewpoint means that all people focus. One parent said, “The extraordinary are somewhere on that talent continuum and that talent growth can proceed indefinitely. time we put toward this one activity takes him There are no winners and losers, only developers. Talent, then, is a pursuit and growth out of a lot of fun and games. The kid gives available to all. up an enormous amount to dedicate himself Whatever biological hand we are dealt can be greatly enhanced as we draw new to the sport the way he does.” Another parent environmental cards that support or even override biology. Through practice and remarked: “He’s sort of one dimensional ... If training, we can alter our bodies and our brains. We make talent. None of the famously he didn’t have to go to school and you would talented people you know or whom I studied could have been who they became without a deliver meals to his room, he would stay constellation of environmental talent factors firing in sync. there all day. He just lives and breathes chess.” Parents play crucial roles in developing their children’s talent, but elite-level talent Parents support their children’s chess focus development rests first and foremost with the child. If the child is not passionate about the because their children love chess. One parent talent domain and is not committed to pursuing talent, it’s game over. Elite levels of talent said, “He is passionate about it, just thrilled by development are only possible when the child has a single-minded passion to pursue the it. It gives him a lot of joy and satisfaction.” talent area and is willing to practice hard over an extended period. Parents cannot drive the talent train; children must do that. Parents can, however, ignite a talent passion and help Jennifer Vallens wrote “The Challenges keep the train on track. of Chess Parenting” for the December I write this book for parents, because they are the prime movers in a child’s talent 2018 issue of Chess Life. Her article also development. They can influence the constellation of environmental factors that produce had cartoon illustrations of the types talent. This book is for parents who notice budding talent and wonder how to make it of chess parents, such as “The Second blossom and also for parents yet to unearth their children’s potential. This book is for Coach” and “The Hot Mess.” Which of all parents, because as you will soon discover, talent can blossom almost anywhere when her parenting types is best, or what growing conditions are right, and it is parents who largely determine those conditions. So, combination of those types is best? you certainly don’t need to be an educational psychologist to nurture talent. You simply And which type (or combination of need to know what this educational psychologist has learned. types) were you? Nurturing Children’s Talents: A Guide for Parents by Kenneth A. Kiewra. Copyright © Jennifer humorously and aptly identified 2019 by Kenneth A. Kiewra. All rights reserved. Reproduced with permission of ABC-CLIO, several chess-parent types, all of which I LLC, Santa Barbara, CA. witnessed at tournaments from time to

34 August 2019 | Chess Life Interview / Dr. Kenneth Kiewra hours ... I simply cannot do anything else.” and said they could no sooner ignore one than or couch surfing in a stranger’s home. In my book, I write how I served as a the other. The families I studied did not summarily competition shield at my son’s national I certainly advocated for Keaton. When limit talent nurturing to just one child. There tournaments, so Keaton might play his best Keaton was assigned an academic mentor were numerous cases of talented siblings such chess. We arrived a day early and became in school, I argued that daily mentoring as former Nebraska football stars Bo and comfortable with the surroundings. I booked a should occur in chess because that was his Barrett Ruud, Olympic gymnasts Paul and quiet room away from the main venue. I made talent. When he sought a spot in a summer Morgan Hamm, and sports stars Jason and sure all equipment was on Hannah Werth, to name a few. hand and in working order. I As I mentioned when you checked pairings, so Keaton did interviewed me in 2016 for not have to fight the nervous As parents advocate, they ChessBase, Keaton’s chess crowds. Between rounds, I had allowed us to rally around him food ready for him to avoid have the opportunity and and his chess; we became a chess crowds and lines, and we tossed family and that was really fun. I a football instead of examining definitely had to manufacture a his games or plotting strategy responsibility to teach their chess environment [in] Lincoln. I for the next opponent. I wanted organized events where we would him relaxed and his mind children how to advocate for have 200 people attending, such clear. I walked with him to the as chess festivals. I started chess board before each round and clubs at two schools. At those repeated my familiar mantra themselves. clubs, I had Keaton teach some before leaving him to play: of the lessons. Keaton would be “Everything you need is in your heart and in camp for elite young players, I contacted one of the featured instructors at our camps. your head. Enjoy your game.” And, then much the instructor and told him about Keaton’s When I ran the chess tournaments, festivals, like Vladimir, I waited elsewhere but [was] passion and trajectory. When Keaton sought and camps in Lincoln, the whole family helped completely absorbed in the battle at hand. a chess scholarship at The University of Texas me run those. at Dallas, I joined his coaches in submitting While I did spend an incredible amount of Have you seen evidence of parents letters of support. time on Keaton’s chess, my wife and I made doing unscrupulous or illegal things, As parents advocate, they have the ample time for our two other children too. perhaps similar to manipulating college opportunity and responsibility to teach their For example, my wife and I adjusted our work admissions as in Operation Varsity children how to advocate for themselves. This is schedules so that one of us was always home Blues, to gain advantages for their called concerted cultivation, which is the process with the children. I also coached their soccer talented children? of helping children attain a positive sense of teams over many years. And, when they Cheating has become a widespread topic in entitlement, the understanding that they have developed deep interests and passions, we did all chess circles. However, among the dozens of the right to negotiate politely in an adult world we could to fuel and support those too. talented performers I studied across talent and the ability to carry out such negotiations. A One chess parent said, “We try to shine the domains, I know of no situation where chess parent might say to her child, “I noticed that spotlight on all our children. We try to make parents manipulated the system to gain an some spectators were hovering over your board each child the star in their moment, but they advantage for their child. and talking while you were playing. It’s perhaps have to learn that not every moment is theirs.” hard to play your best with such distractions. You mention that parents should Let me show you how you might handle such What final thoughts do you have for advocate for their children, but where situations in the future.” chess parents? do you think advocating ends and over- The talent-nurturing parents I spoke with involvement begins? How can parents You report that talent development in never planned to be talent parents, rarely saw prepare their children to advocate for chess can cost up to $50,000 per year. it coming, and had little idea what to do about themselves? What are the hardships associated with it. That’s why I believe my book can be an In this era of parent interference, helicopter devoting financial and time resources important guide for parents, and I mean all parents, and Tiger Moms, who give involved to one child’s chess passion, especially parents. That’s because talent development parents pause and a bad rap, I agree with if there is more than one child in the is not an end product but a process. In that psychologist Madeline Levine, who contends family? vein, all parents are talent parents helping that the optimal parent is one who is involved, Talent development can be an expensive their children be better on Thursday at responsive, and sets high expectations, and that endeavor, and it might appear that talent chess or something else than they were on such sweet-spot parenting produces children nurturing is only for the rich. Not so. Monday. And why do parents nurture talent? who are more adept than children whose Although many families I investigated were One parent said, “Because he’s my son and parents sit on the sidelines. Levine writes, “Many economically comfortable, that was not the I love him, and I want him to be whatever of us find ourselves drawn to the idea that with case for all. Some parents had to work second he can be. And, if that happens to be chess ... just a bit more parental elbow grease, we might and third jobs, spend retirement savings, live then that’s what I want for him. I want him to turn out children with great talents and assured in homes they long outgrew, or re-mortgage be happy, and I love his chess too.” futures. Is there really anything wrong with their homes to finance talent development. In a kind of ‘over-parenting lite’?” The parents I addition, some chess families found ways to For ordering information, visit interviewed didn’t think so. They likened their cut travel costs such as taking red-eye flights www.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/ child’s talent-nurturing need to a medical need to tournaments, packing suitcases full of food, product.aspx?pc=A5938C

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PRO Chess League Finals Break the Rules Unlike conventional over-the-board tournaments, at the raucous PRO Chess League finals spectators grabbed snacks, yelled moves, and cheered their favorite teams.

By FM MIKE KLEIN | Photos by IM ERIC ROSEN

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ROM MAY 4-5, SAN FRANCISCO turned into Westworld for chess fans. F In the popular HBO show, humans are allowed to live out any fantasy without consequences or restraint. And so it was at the Folsom Street Foundry for the 2019 Professional Rapid Online (PRO) Chess League Finals—spectators could use their phones, drink beer, yell their suggested moves, even high-five the world number two in between his games. That GM Fabiano Caruana decided to attend despite lacking many 2700s to compete against says a lot about chess as an esport. Caruana’s 4-0 semifinals and 3½-½ finals performance led the way for his Saint Louis GM FABIANO CARUANA, THE SAINT LOUIS ARCH BISHOP’S BOARD ONE, IS INTERVIEWED BY Arch Bishops to take their second title in the POPULAR TWITCH STREAMER, WFM ALEXANDRA BOTEZ. worldwide league’s three-year existence. But the atmosphere was as much the story. The rapid league’s final four playoff teams— Baden-Baden Snowballs, Armenia Eagles, Chengdu Pandas, Saint Louis Arch Bishops— gathered near the Mission District with their own mission: winning the league title. All but the Snowballs had qualified for the finals last year, with Armenia taking the title in overtime in 2018. This year’s production was again co-sponsored by Twitch.com, the world leader in online streaming, and Chess.com (full disclosure: I work for Chess.com.). The two days of semifinals and finals followed the usual pairings of the regular season. A Scheveningen PRO CHESS LEAGUE COMMISSIONER, IM GREG SHAHADE, CONTRIBUTED BRAINS AS WELL AS THE BRAWN TO THE EVENT. system had everyone from each four-person team match with the other team’s quad in the 15+2 time control. Rush stations, ask for an autograph on your of the crime. It wasn’t just their equanimity The difference from the regular season? team jersey, and exhort your heroes to sacrifice that was taken. Members of the team lost cash, Players still played online but competed in the Exchange! passports, computers, and—perhaps the most front of a live audience and wore headphones If a player or fan had stood up and gone irreplaceable loss—years of chess preparation filled with either white noise or music to full-Nimzowitsch with, “Why must I lose to files. While the team tried to move past the buffer any cheers, jeers, or novelties from the this idiot!?” it wouldn’t even be heard. (That incident by playing in a rapid tournament audience. Most players chose classical music; famous 1925 incident took place in Baden- at the Mechanics’ Institute that night—joint the Pandas imported their own Chinese Baden, but the Snowballs were, of course, winners Caruana, Meier, and GM Jon Ludwig selections from a personal USB stick. more respectful than that.) Hammer made it one of the strongest events This second iteration was slightly more Speaking of Baden-Baden, two of the board in the club’s storied history—the anguish was polished. Opening and closing ceremonies ones had just come from the Grenke Chess palpable on the players’ faces leading up to the had been rehearsed, team jerseys and other Classic there—Caruana and top Snowball weekend. “merch” were on display, and tickets were sold GM Georg Meier. But while they would While that rapid tournament ended tied, instead of given away. This was mostly a test eventually meet in the finals on Sunday, their what wasn’t in question was the German case to see if fans would pay to watch chess as fortunes began very differently. Meier and dominance on the foosball table. After a tour an esport. Nearly 200 did just that, creating a his teammates arrived in California early for of Twitch headquarters on the Friday before near-capacity crowd. A full weekend pass with some sightseeing, and on the Thursday before the chess tournament, Meier and company t-shirt was about $30. the event, stopped into a sandwich store in the showed the type of teamwork that had helped Contrast this event to the usual experience East Bay. They returned to their car amidst a get them to the finals. of the chess fan. Instead of the usual spectator robbery in progress. His Baden-Baden squad was first up in the sins, at the Foundry you could grab a chair, Especially shaken was board four WIM semifinals on Saturday morning. Even before a pint, order some nachos, play at the Puzzle Inna Agrest, who witnessed the final moments becoming targets of street crime, pundits

www.uschess.org 37 PRO Chess League / 2019 Finals predicted they were sizable underdogs With Meier’s queen buried and seemingly of the first game. Caruana, playing with a against last year’s finalists, the Pandas. China under fire, he found the resource 31. Bd5 with high-end mouse that was brought in just brought two 2700s across the Pacific. GMs Li only 20 seconds left to get back in the fight and for the match, accidentally played 1. ... f6 in Chao and were expected to form take his team to the first-place match. response to the Eagles’ fourth board playing a tough one-two punch at the top. 1. d4. After it was determined that this wasn’t But what they didn’t account for was young a garden variety mouse slip and instead the BACK IN THE FIGHT GM Alexander Donchenko. Of the German hardware was faulty, Caruana was allowed to GM Georg Meier (2639) quartet, he was clearly the best at putting put his knight there instead. GM Li Chao (2708) Thursday’s hardships behind him, both in Neither manager took exception. Armenia’s PRO Chess League Finals 2019 terms of spirit and play. After each of the first Artak Manukyan, in jest: “To be honest, he San Francisco, California, 05.04.2019 two sessions ended tied 2-2, Donchenko’s should [have] to play 1. ... f5 at least!” Saint upset of Li Chao in round three pushed the Louis’ Mike Kummer: “Why don’t you just Snowballs ahead, and then, with his team play 2. ... Kf7 next, too!” trailing by a point in the final session, he The vice world champion, playing without bagged another win against Wang Yue to season-long board two GM Wesley So, who knot the score at 8-8 and force overtime. was competing in Africa, figured out his mouse Against Li he offered the Exchange for and found his form, going 4-0 to lead his Arch long-term compensation that got a win 55 Bishops. In that opening game, he played an moves later, but against Wang his similar inspired King’s Indian setup that featured 29 offering came with instant gratification: consecutive moves that were either lateral or forward. His final move to break the string, a capturing retreat, forced resignation. INSTANT GRATIFICATION But his second-round game was truly the GM Alexander Donchenko (2614) AFTER 28. ... b5 GM Wang Yue (2681) fun one, at least for the audience. In a sort 29. axb5 PRO Chess League Finals 2019 of reversed Fried Liver Attack, IM Shant San Francisco, California, 05.04.2019 White’s queen seems to be in the crossfire, Sargsyan used two piece sacrifices to lure but with only seconds remaining, Meier Caruana’s king to e3 in the opening. extricates her: 29. ... cxb5 30. Rxe8+ RUY LOPEZ (C77) GM Fabiano Caruana (2827) After 30. Bd5 Rxe1+ 31. Rxe1 Nxd3 32. Qxd3 IM Shant Sargsyan (2477) Bxd5 33. cxd5 Rxd5 and Black is not worse. PRO Chess League Finals 2019 30. ... Rxe8 31. Bd5! San Francisco, California, 05.04.2019

Now after any minor piece exchanges, it 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 is White who will be targeting weak pawns. 5. d3 Bc5 6. c3 d6 7. Nbd2 0-0 8. Nf1 Ng4 9. d4 exd4 10. cxd4 Nxd4!? 31. ... Nxd5 Black’s best try was 31. ... Rd8 32. Nxb4 AFTER 55. ... Kd4 axb4 33. Bxf7+ Qxf7 34. Qxb4 Qxc4 but he has 56. Bxa8!! a very exposed king. Fanciest but also easiest. 56. Rc8 Nb6 is 32. cxd5 g5 33. hxg5 Qxg5 34. Qxb5 only a draw since Black can reach a theoretical draw by offering his knight upon promotion. And you can see White’s knight guarding 56. Ra3 is apparently still winning, although many crucial squares, not to mention block- it is hard with lines like 56. ... Nc7 and then ading Black’s only passer. you have to find 57. Ra6 to try to worm your 34. ... Qg4 35. Re1 Rxe1+ 36. Nxe1 Qd1 37. rook over to boot out the knight. Kf1 Bh5 38. Qd3 Qg4 39. d6 Be8 40. Qf3 Bb5+ 41. Kg2 Bd7 42. Qd5+ Kg7 43. Nf3 f4? 56. ... Kxc3 57. Bd5, White won on time. A final blunder in a lost position. The only winning retreat for the bishop Completely playable, but so was the and since the a2-square isn’t available to stop 44. Qxd4+ Kh7 45. Qxf4 Qh5 46. Qh4 retreat. 10. ... Bb6 as well as the inhuman 10. the pawn, Black is lost anyway. Qxh4 47. gxh4 Kg7 48. Ne5, Black ... f5!! 11. dxc5 fxe4 12. h3 Nxf2 13. Kxf2 exf3 resigned. 14. gxf3 Qh4+ 15. Ng3 Ne5 and who knows In the blitz playoff, where a loss or draw “I’m relieved,” Agrest said. “It was a very what is going on!? knocks out your lowest player until a team’s good team effort in the end.” 11. Nxd4 Nxf2 board one is eliminated, Chengdu’s board four dealt the first blow and won. The Snowball’s The Arch Bishops then faced off against The move 11. ... d5 is the slower way board three then pushed out Chengdu’s board the team that they lost to in the finals in 2018. to continue and even resembles a similar four. Draws between boards three and two This time, the rematch went the way of the d4 advance in the true Fried Liver with meant that the game between the two board Americans as they took out the Armenians 9-7. reversed colors! ones—Meier and Li—would decide the winner. The largest crisis came on the first move 12. Kxf2 Qf6+ 13. Ke3

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MIKE KUMMER (CENTER), MANAGER FOR THE SAINT LOUIS ARCH BISHOPS, IS WELL-KNOWN FOR HIS EXCITED REACTIONS AND HE DIDN’T DISAPPOINT DURING THE FINALS.

In the continuation 13. Kg1 Bxd4+ 14. Be3 did manage to be the only player to blemish Much quicker is 38. ... Kh7 39. Rh1+ Kg8 Bxb2 and Black’s safer king and three pawns Caruana’s card with a draw, his magic ran out 40. Rxh8 mate. gives him good compensation. early when he dropped the opening game to 39. Qxd8+ Kg7 40. Qf6+ Kg8 41. Nxg6 13. ... Bg4! 14. Qd2 the Arch Bishop’s board three, IM Nikolas fxg6 42. Qf8+, Black resigned. Theodorou. The rook’s stutter-step on the After 14. Qxg4 Qxd4+ 15. Ke2 (Worse is a-file was particularly pleasing: That put the Arch Bishops ahead early and 15. Kf3? Qf2 mate or 15. Kf4 f5!) 15. ... Qxa4 they never looked back. But though Caruana the position is a mess. led the way with 3½ points, it was the tail, not LOST MAGIC 14. ... d5 15. b4 Bd6 the head, of the team that shone brightest. IM Nikolas Theodorou (2535) Often in this league format the board four Black switches the angle of attack since the GM Alexander Donchenko (2614) is only expected to compete for perhaps a d4-knight was going to be supported with PRO Chess League Finals 2019 half-point or one point, but instead Julian Bb2. San Francisco, California, 05.05.2019 Proleiko proved an equal to the grandmasters 16. Kd3 dxe4+? on Sunday. First he drew Donchenko, then ditto against Kollars, making the match It seems logical enough to open the d-file, 8-4 going into the final session. Fittingly, except when you understand that this helps Proleiko’s win over Agrest clinched first the king scurry away. The try 16. ... c5! was place and sent team manager Mike Kummer the best way to keep up the pressure. into his usual frenzy of excitement. 17. Kc2 c5 18. Ne3 cxd4 19. Nxg4 Qe6 20. Kummer didn’t have to think about who h3 Rac8+ 21. Kb1 was his team’s MVP. “You’ve got to go with Amazingly, Caruana has escaped. Julian because he got the game clincher.” Caruana also praised his teammate, calling 21. ... h5 22. Bb3 Qg6 23. Qxd4 e3+ 24. Proleiko the “crucial factor” in their title run. Kb2 hxg4 25. Bxe3 Rfe8 26. Bf4 Be7 27. Baden-Baden went to dinner that night Be5 Rcd8 28. Qxg4 Qxg4 29. hxg4 Bxb4 AFTER 34. ... Nd6 still somewhat somber from the double loss, 30. Raf1 Rxe5 31. Rxf7 Re2+ 32. Kb1 35. Kg2! Rde8 33. Rf6+, Black resigned. first of their possessions and now the title. This sly shuffle is best, correctly ignoring But weeks later, they had their own victory of “The second game was really tough,” counterplay on c3 and going for the gusto on sorts. Chess.com donated brand-new laptops Caruana said. “I didn’t even know what was the f-file. to each member of the team and also hosted a going on.” He also remarked that it wasn’t just benefit stream that raised more than $15,000 35. ... bxc3 36. Ra6! the audience having a different experience at to help offset the team’s losses. the PRO Chess League Finals. “It’s nice that I Threatening to remove the guard from f7. Back to the weekend’s star—does Caruana think his 7½/8 will silence critics who often could talk to my friends after the game.” 36. ... Rcd8 The four teams then reconvened for harp on his skills in faster time controls? Sunday’s third-place match and finals. 36. ... c2 doesn’t work after 37. Rxd6 c1=Q “People will say what they want. People Kummer said his team “prepared” with a 38. Rxc1 Rxc1 39. Rd7. ignore my good results anyway!” pizza party. 37. Ra7! What they can’t ignore is that he is now After Chengdu nipped Armenia 8½-7½ to a world champion, even if it happened six Now trying to remove the guard from f6! take third place, the finals began with Baden- months after he wanted it to, and with the Baden facing Saint Louis. While Donchenko 37. ... Qxa7 38. Qf6+ Kg8 help of a teenager.

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Chess by Knight The 2011 Golden Knights Championship and the 2014 Electronic Knights Championship crown their winners.

By FM ALEX DUNNE

magine that you could have a prestigious After this, White has a slight pull which he White may have felt safe with 42. Rc1 but United States chess tournament right nurses for many moves. Black’s rook move reveals the true nature of in your own den or living room. Now the position. I 12. dxe5 dxe5 13. Qxd8 Rxd8 14. Nd5 Ra7 imagine that you are an active participant 15. Rfd1 Re8 16. Nxf6+ gxf6 17. c5! 43. Bxc2 Ne2+ 44. Kh4 Nxc1 45. Bb1 Kf8 in that tournament playing at your best 46. Nd5 Bxd5! level of play. Finally, imagine that your Looking to attack, but Black avoids direct imagination can become a reality by playing conflict. Well calculated—Black wins the ending. correspondence chess in the Golden Knights 17. ... b5 18. Bf1 Rb7 19. Kh2 Rb8 20. Rd2 47. exd5 a2 48. Bxa2 Nxa2 49. Kg3 Nc3 or Electronic Knights Championship. A Be6 21. Kg2 Kg7 22. Be2 Red8 23. Rxd8 50. Kf3 Na4 51. c6 Ke7 52. c7 Kd7 53. d6 simple postcard or email can bring chess to Nb6 54. Ke4 Kxd6 55. g5 Kxc7 56. Kxe5 Nxd8 24. Nh4 Nc6 25. Nf5+ Kf8 life within the confines of your own house. Nd7+ 57. Kd5 Kd8 58. Kd6 Ke8 59. h4 Black forgoes 25. ... Bxf5 26. exf5 Nd4 27. Nf8 60. Kd5 Ke7, White resigned. Bd3 Rd8 28. Rc1 b4 which is basically even THE 2011 GOLDEN KNIGHTS with the idea of bringing his king to the You can meet all kinds of players in the CHAMPIONSHIP center, but he overlooks White’s 27th. Golden Knights tournaments over the years. Thomas Chromczak has been playing The 2011 Golden Knights boasted 203 26. Ne3 Nd4 27. Bg4! Ke7 entrants. Third place in the 2011 Golden correspondence chess since 1972. Then Knights was earned by Thomas Chromczak Black can’t afford 27. ... Bxg4 28. hxg4, there is Patrick Ryan of Gladstone, New of Whitesboro, New York. Thomas, who exposing the orphan on h7. Jersey. Patrick finished third in the 2005 and has a passion for raising vegetables using 28. f4 Rd8 29. f5 Bc4 30. b3 Bd3 31. 2010 Golden Knights, and 2012 Electronic biodynamic methods, has played corre- Nd5+ Kf8 32. Nxf6 Knights. This year he finished second. Here spondence chess since 1972. The question is an example of turning defense into offense. may be asked of him, “Why play correspon- dence chess when there is internet blitz?” FRENCH DEFENSE, His answer: Blitz is the “Flash Cards” of TARRASCH VARIATION (C05) chess. He prefers to find Occam’s Razor in James Jirousek (1812) the intricacies of chess, which he is unable Patrick Ryan (2264) to do in speed play or over-the-board 2011 Golden Knights Semifinal tournament time controls. Here is Thomas shaving his opponent with Occam’s Razor. 1. d4 e6 2. e4 d5 3. Nd2 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4 c5 6. c3 Nc6 7. Ngf3 Be7 8. Bd3 0-0 Black normally has avoided 8. ... 0-0 as BOGO-INDIAN DEFENSE (E11) tempting White to attack. Apparently Black has Jiri Kovats (2226) confidence in the soundness of Black’s position. Thomas Chromczak (2015) After this the game begins to slide toward 2011 Golden Knights Black. White takes a pawn but his pieces 9. 0-0 Qb6 10. Kh1 become uncoordinated. Safer was 32. Bf3. White is forced into this pawn sacrifice as 1. d4 e6 2. c4 Bb4+ 3. Bd2 a5 32. ... Kg7 33. Nh5+ Kf8 34. Bf3 10. dxc5 Nxc5 is a catastrophe. This is the accelerated Bogo-Indian known A pawn in the pocket, White avoids the 10. ... cxd4 11. cxd4 Nxd4 12. Nxd4 Qxd4 as the Eingorn System, though Black will 13. Nf3 soon transpose back into the regular lines. draw offer of 34. Nf6. 34. ... a4 35. bxa4 bxa4 36. Nf6 Kg7 37. An improvement for White is 13. Nc4 Qc5 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. g3 0-0 6. Bg2 Nc6 7. 0-K0 14. Be3 Qc7 15. Nd2 but Black still stands Bxd2 8. Qxd2 d6 9. Nc3 Re8 10. e4 e5 11. Nd5 Rb8 38. g4 Rb2+ 39. Kg3 Bc4 40. h3 b6 Bd1 a3 41. Nxc7 Rxa2 42. Rc1 Rc2! better.

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13. ... Qb6 14. b3 g6 15. Qe2 Nc5 16. Be3 White has the option of the double pawn 23. Bc3 Qd8 24. Ne3 Bg7 25. Qf3 b6 26. Bd7 17. Ng5 Qb4 18. Bxc5 Qxc5 19. Rac1 sacrifice by 7. e4 (Not 7. Qd2 Nxd5!) 7. ... Ngf5! Qb4 20. Rf3 Qxb2 8. Nd2 Qxc3 when he does not have Back again! The knight still can’t be taken The tempting 20. Rc7 is met by 20. ... Bc6 enough for the pawns. as 26. ... gxf5 27. Nxf5 h6 28. Qg3 Rxe1+ and White will eventually lose the Exchange. 7. ... e6 8. e4 exd5 9. exd5 Bd6 29. Rxe1 Nh5 30. Ne7+ Qxe7 31. Bh7+! Kf8 32. Bxg7+ Nxg7 33. Rxe7 Kxe7 34. Qxg7 is 20. ... Rfc8 21. Rcf1 Rc3 22. Rh3 Rac8 23. Black is ambitious here, but sounder is the hopeless for Black. Nxf7 standard Benoni pawn formation with 9. ... d6. 26. ... Bf8 27. Qh3 h5 28. g4! gxf5 29. Nxf5 Ne5 10. Na3 0-0 11. Bd3 Black blocks the a1-h8 diagonal only to Black is better after 11. Nc4 Re8+ 12. Be2 have to open it up a few moves later. Qc7 13. Nxd6 Qxd6 14. c4 b5! when White’s position becomes shaky. 30. fxe5 dxe5 31. gxh5 e4 32. h6! Kh7 11. ... Re8+ 12. Ne2 Bf8 13. Nc4 Qd8 14. The h-pawn more than contributes to the Ne3 attack after 32. ... exd3 33. Rxe8 Nxe8 34. h7 mate. Countering Black’s ideas of ... b7-b5 and ... Nxd5, White secures d5 and seizes control of 33. Bc2 Be7 34. Qf1! f5. This semi-retreat guards the f5-knight, 14. ... d6 15. 0-0 Nbd7 16. Ng3 prepares to advance it (Nxe7) and leaves White’s attack reaches its peak here, but Black defenseless. the peak is still below sea level. Now it is All White’s pieces are pointed toward the Black’s turn to attack. black king, so this is natural. Lopzrizangeneh- 34. ... Rg8+ 35. Kh1 Bxf5 36. Qxf5+ Kxh6 Adhiban, Qatar 2015, saw 16. a4 Ne5 17. Bb1 37. Rxe4 Rg6 38. Rh4+ Kg7 39. Qh3, 23. ... Rxd3! 24. Nh6+ Kg7 25. Rxd3 Kxh6 Black resigned. 26. f5 exf5 27. Rxd5 Bc6 28. Rd3 b6 18. c4 g6 19. h3 with the better chances for Black. And so ends the 2011 Golden Knights. White’s attack is gone and the material 16. ... g6 17. f4 Bg7 18. a4 deficit is too great. A good game for Black. But what if you want your chess 28. ... Bb5 29. Rh3+ Kg7 30. Qe3 Bxf1 31. This and 19. c4 limit Black’s queenside tournament a bit more modern? What if Qh6+ Kf7 32. Qxh7+ Ke6 33. Qxg6+ Kd5 counterplay based on ... b7-b5. you look upon the U.S. mail system as a 34. Qxf5 Bxg2+ 35. Kxg2 Qd2+, White 18. ... Qc7 19. c4 a5 tad archaic when you have access to the resigned. web? Then you can have your championship Black gives up on the queenside (worth a tournament brought to you by email. And try was 19. ... b6 to be followed by ... a7-a6 The winner of the 2011 Golden Knights is that is exactly what 112 entrants did for the and ... Rb8, but White has a strong grip on also no stranger to the winner’s circle. James 2014 Electronic Knights. the position. After 19. ... b6 20. a5, Black can Tracz, of Cleveland, Ohio, tied for first in the try 20. ... bxa5 with some play on the b-file. 2006 Golden Knights championship. James has been playing chess for 40 years, but it 20. Bd2 Qb6 21. Re1! Bh6 2014 ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPIONSHIP is correspondence chess that brings out the A dance of death for the queen follows 21. Again, this was a three-round tournament. best in him. He writes, “CC allows me to ... Qxb2 22. Rb1 Qd4 23. Qc2 Qxf4 24. Nef5 Players in the preliminary round had to find the hidden possibilities of the position, Rxe1+ 25. Rxe1 Qg4 26. h3. score at least 4½ points to advance to the which is not always the case with OTB semifinals, and semifinalists needed 4½ or [over-the-board] play.” Witness how postal 22. Nef5! more to advance to the finals. Players could play helps find those hidden possibilities in enter more than once, which explains why the following game against 2000 and 2005 the winner of the event finished first twice. Golden Knights champion Abe Wilson. Unlike the Golden Knights event, the Electronic Knights is played by email. This TROMPOWSKY ATTACK (A45) explains two things. First, it explains why James Tracz (2397) this event finished three years earlier than the Abe Wilson (2171) 2011 Golden Knights. And second, it explains 2011 Golden Knights Final why the ages of the Electronic participants were, in general, about 10 years younger 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 than the postal ones. Correspondence chess, The Trompowsky Opening still allows for whether email, or postal, is a place where fresh ideas in the opening. more experienced chess players meet and 22. ... Bf8 play, with a few exceptions. 2. ... Ne4 3. Bf4 c5 4. f3 Qa5+ 5. c3 Nf6 6. d5!? Accepting the knight leaves Black all Third-place finisher John Millett is bound up—22. ... Rxe1+ 23. Qxe1 gxf5 24. some thing of the newcomer to the group. His White establishes a Benoni-like pawn Nxf5 Bf8 25. Qg3+ Kh8 26. Bc3 Qd8 27. Qh4 second-place finish in the 2017 Absolute formation in this fight for the advantage. Ra6 28. Nh6 Qe8 29. Re1 Be7 30. Ng4 and tour nament marked him as a force to be 6. ... Qb6 7. Bc1 Black collapses. reckoned with. John is 56 years old, married,

www.uschess.org 41 Correspondence Chess / Championships and a resident of Sacramento, California. He White’s piece plus is now decisive. queen side, but will it be enough? is a retired postal worker who currently is a 41. ... Kb6 42. Nf5 Kc5 43. Nxg7 Kd6 44. 19. h4! Nxe5 20. dxe5 Qe7 21. h5 Be8 proofreader and scopist of legal transcripts. g4 Ke5 45. h4 Nh7 46. Bc8 Nf6 47. g5 Black protects g6, but White is relentless. hxg5 48. hxg5 Nh7 49. g6 Nf8 50. Bf5 Nxg6 51. Bxg6 Kf6 52. Bxe4 dxe4 53. 22. g4 Ra7 23. Rd1 a3 24. bxa3 Qxa3 25. TARRASCH DEFENSE (D34) Nh5+, Black resigned. Kd2 Qe7 26. Rdg1 Qc7 27. Rh2 a5 28. John Millett (2126) Rgh1, Black resigned. Harley Greninger (1946) Second place Michael Buss, 63, has an 2014 Electronic Knights Semifinal outstanding record in championship play. He There is no good defense. After 28. ... a4 finished second in the 2008 Golden Knights comes 29. Qxh7+! Kxh7 30. hxg6+ and mate 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 and 2012 Electronic Knights. He tied for first follows. 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 Nf6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. 0-0 in the 2006 Golden Knights and finished 0-0 9. Bg5 c4 10. Ne5 Be6 11. f4 clear first in the 2010 event. The winner of the 2014 Electronic Knights Millett chooses a lesser-known line is a youthful 58-year-old from Lynchburg, than the two favorites—11. Nxc6 as in Virginia. He improved his second-place finish Mamedyarov-Akobian, Gibraltar 2012 or 11. LONDON SYSTEM (D02) in the 2013 Electronic Knights and made sure Michael Buss (2435) b3, Kasimdzhanov-Citak, Isbank 2010. of victory by winning both of the two finals Andrew Bussom (2220) sections of the 2014 series. Congratulations, 11. ... h6 12. Bxf6 Bxf6 13. f5 2014 Electronic Knights Final Chris Lewis, the 2014 Electronic Knights champion. This is a surprising choice as it has a 1. d4 e6 2. Bf4 c5 miserable score of +0 -3 -2 in recent years. This very unusual opening formation 13. ... Bxe5 14. dxe5 Qb6+ 15. e3!? quickly transforms into a more common line. SYMMETRICAL ENGLISH (A33) Chris Lewis (2340) 3. e3 Nc6 4. c3 d5 5. Nf3 Nf6 6. Nbd2 Timothy Schoessler (1994) Bd6 2014 Electronic Knights Final Both sides have a bad bishop in this line. 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 b6 3. g3 c5 4. Bg2 Bb7 Black is willing to exchange his good one for 5. 0-0 g6 6. Nc3 Bg7 7. d4 cxd4 8. Qxd4 White’s bad, but active, one. d6 9. Rd1 Nbd7 10. Be3 Rc8 11. Rac1 0-0 7. Bg3 0-0 8. Bd3 b6 9. Ne5 Bb7 10. a4 With both sides fully developed, White As White’s pieces all point toward the turns his attention to the kingside. In order kingside, 10. 0-0 or 10. f4 seem more to the to thwart this plan, Black must find counter- point. play either in the center or queenside. 10. … Qc7 11. Nxc6 Bxc6 12. Bxd6 Qxd6 12. Qh4 a6 13. b3 Re8 14. Bh3 Ba8 Here is Millett’s improvement over 15. 13. Nf3 c4 Although this has the imprimatur of no Kh1 as previously played. 15. e3. The idea less than Karjakin in Nakamura-Karjakin, is to secure the center after 15. ... Qxe3+ 16. Black’s bad bishop becomes a bit worse. Memorial 2014, and is Kh1 Rae8 17. fxe6 fxe6 18. Nxd5! exd5 19. More likely to help Black was 13. ... cxd4. designed to both safeguard the bishop and Qxd5+ Kh8 20. e6 with the initiative. 14. Bc2 a6 allow ... Rb8 to support a queenside push, it 15. ... Qxb2 16. Rc1 Kh8 appears to be a waste of time. Black is willing to lose his bishop to 15. g4! safeguard his center and attack White’s White concocts an ingenious plan to limit scattered pawns, but the ending is in White’s Black’s queenside counterplay favor. 15. ... b5 16. g5 Nh5 17. c5! Rc7 18. b4 17. fxe6 fxe6 18. Qc2 Rxf1+ 19. Bxf1 Qxc2 dxc5 19. bxc5 e6 20. Ne4 Bxe4? 20. Rxc2 Nxe5 21. Nb5 Tried previously here have been 20. ... Qc7 White hits at Black’s vulnerable pawns, the drawn in 45 as in Bu Xiangzhi-Sethuraman, theme of the following endgame. 13th Asian Continental 2014 and 20. ... 21. ... Nf3+ 22. Kh1 Ng5 23. Bg2 a6 24. Qb8 21. Nd6 Rd8 as in Banusz-Skoberne, Nd4 Re8 25. a4 Nh7 26. Rb2 Re7 27. Rb6 Tch-Aut 2016, with roughly even chances. e5 28. Nc2 Nf6 29. Rd6 e4 30. Bh3 Rc7 This position was seen in Sedlak-Novikov, Schoessler’s choice appears to fatally weaken 31. Kg1 Kg8 32. Kf1 Kf7 33. Ke1 Rc6 Staufer Open 2019 which continued 15. 0-0 Black’s defenses. b5 16. Ne5, Draw agreed. This game will Dropping a pawn, but Black’s choices are 21. Qxe4 Qc8 22. c6 Nb8 23. Ne5! limited. have an entirely different conclusion. Black is forced to accept the pawn sacrifice 15. Ne5 Nd7 16. f4 b5 17. Qh5 g6 34. Rxc6 bxc6 35. Nb4 Ke7 36. Nxc6+ by further weakening his kingside. Kd6 37. Nd4 Kc5 38. Kd2 Kb4 39. Kc2 If 17. ... f5, 18. g4! is strong. Kxa4 40. Kc3 Ka5 41. Be6 23. ... Bxe5 24. Qxe5 Rxc6 25. Bd4 f6 26. 18. Qh6 bxa4 Qe3! With the black king far removed from the kingside and Black’s center paralyzed, Black must gain counterplay on the Now White’s plan is to loosen Black’s grip

42 August 2019 | Chess Life Correspondence Chess / Championships on the central squares, allowing his bishops to triumph. FINAL STANDINGS 26. ... f5 27. Bb2! 2011 GOLDEN KNIGHTS 2014 ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS James Tracz 42.35 Chris Lewis 39.50 Patrick Ryan 40.75 Chris Lewis 33.85 Thomas Chromcak 35.00 Michael Buss 33.75 Bradley Rogers 34.10 John Millett 32.30 James Ellis 33.50 Mark Stephenson 31.25 Gregory Cross 32.80 Tim Corkum 30.50 Laurence Bonsack 32.75 Alexsandr Bozhenov 29.50 John Procopi 30.65 Andrew Bussom 27.80 James Rhodes 29.95 John Millett 27.75 Jiri Kovats 29.45 Albert Cataga 27.00 Gary Adams 29.40 Robert Cousins 26.30 Harold Boege 29.40 Andrew Bussom 25.30 Michael Serovey 29.40 William Young 21.20 27. ... e5 28. Bg2 e4 29. f3! James Vaughan 29.35 Timothy Schoessler 18.30 A last attempt at holding was the bad James Rhodes 26.00 endgame after 29. ... Rc4 30. fxe4 f4 31. Qb3 Thomas Connelly 25.65 h6 32. Rxc4 Qxc4 33. Qxc4+ bxc4 34. Rd6 Abe Wilson 25.65 In the Electronic Knights Kh7 35. gxh6 Kxh6 36. e5. Wayne Pressnall 22.80 Championship, players were allowed 29. ... f4 30. Qd4 Kf7 31. fxe4 Rxc1 32. Edward Addis 20.05 to enter more than once, which is why Rxc1 Qd7 33. Qb6 Rc8 34. Rxc8 Qxc8 Richard McLaughlin 17.80 some names appear twice on the Final 35. e5 Ke8 36. Ba3 f3 37. Qd6, Black Robert Eisthen 17.75 Standings list. resigned.

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A TYPICAL VEGETABLE MARKET IN ABIDJAN, FULL OF VIBRANT COLORS AND INTERESTING SMELLS. Cote d’Ivoire through a Newcomers’ Lens The 2019 Grand Chess Tour kicked off with a brand-new event in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Photos and text by WFM MARIA EMELIANOVA

or its fifth edition, the 2019 Grand Chess Tour (GCT) expanded to eight tournaments and increased the number of full tour participants to 12. Throughout the year, the 12 participants will play in the two classical events as well as in three of five rapid and blitz tournaments. A quartet of FAmericans will be competing in this year’s full tour: GMs Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Leinier Dominguez Perez, and the 2019 U.S. Champion and 2018 Grand Chess Tour winner, GM Hikaru Nakamura. To accommodate the tour’s expansion, four new tournament locations were announced: Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire), Kolkata (India), Bucharest (Romania), and Zagreb (Croatia). First up was the Cote d’Ivoire Rapid & Blitz, held from May 8-12, 2019 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire—the first tournament on the African continent to ever feature the participation of the reigning world champion. Participants competed over nine rounds of rapid chess and 18 rounds of blitz chess for a total prize fund of $150,000. Americans Nakamura and So took part in this event, with Nakamura tying for second (with GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave) and So finishing in fourth place. GM Magnus Carlsen was the winner. Photographer and writer WFM Maria Emelianova attended the event in Cote d’Ivoire and offers a personal account about her impressions of Abidjan and her experiences with the tournament.

As I was getting ready for the first big chess tournament hosted realized much of my knowledge of the country came from watching in Africa, I found myself wondering, “How much do I really know World Cups: I knew that the Ivorian team boasts some world-class about Abidjan and the Ivory Coast?” Of course, from the name it’s soccer players. easy to guess that it’s on the coast and used to be involved in the Having prepared for my travel to Abidjan with a yellow fever international ivory trade—many chess pieces presumably started vaccination—one of the most deadly diseases in the world, spread by their lives in the Ivory Coast. Unfortunately for the only two or three mosquitos—and trying a home cure against malaria with a few gin and hundred wild elephants left in the Ivory Coast, I later discovered the tonics (tonic contains quinine, which is supposedly anti-malarial!), I country still serves as a major hub for the now-illegal international allowed myself to cheat and check Wikipedia for more information ivory trade. While ivory’s not found in the market stalls, collectors about the Ivory Coast. A surprise was that the biggest church in the can inquire illegally. (Please don’t be tempted: find collectibles made world is located in the Ivory Coast. Unfortunately, I couldn’t visit it from legal materials, like the ebony hippo figurine I purchased). this trip, because it’s in the capital city of Yamoussoukro. A bigger Thinking more about the country (no cheating with Google!), I surprise was that the capital wasn’t Abidjan.

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Flying into Abidjan, I was surprised to note that the city was well Another reality was—contrary to Einstein’s theory of relativity— developed. In fact, it looked a lot like any other major metropolis— time isn’t relative in Abidjan. It simply doesn’t exist. You can spend high-rise buildings of glass, steel, and concrete reaching into the hours waiting for your kedjenou (seasoned meat and vegetable sauce) blazing sky, surrounded by lagoons and coastline. If I didn’t know in a local street shop, even though it takes only minutes to prepare. where I was heading, I might have thought we were landing in With the rounds starting at strict times, this was something that took Miami. Because I enjoy getting a feel for the local environment, I was some getting used to, and I’m afraid to say I was unable to do so. the only foreign journalist who shunned the five-star hotel in favor of As for the tournament itself, I was pleased to find the quality an Airbnb. Walking through the streets, I discovered the city has lots of organization of the event at a high standard: even though the of restaurants, shops, and hotels—but they are targeted toward the Fédération Ivoirienne des Echecs (Ivorian Chess Federation) had rich. Prices are high, and the contrast between rich and poor neigh- no experience in handling tournaments of this caliber, they learned borhoods is strikingly sharp. quickly from the Grand Chess Tour team and responded promptly to the needs of the players and media team, proving that high-level chess is welcome in Africa again. As an added bonus, board one from the Ivory Coast chess team even served as a personal chauffeur. Simplice Degondo, a FIDE master rated just a little below me, provided regular rides to all chess personas from the tournament, including GM Maxime Vachier- Lagrave and his filming crew, who discovered quite a bit of Abidjan while filming a documentary for Vivendi SA (one of the tournament sponsors). Apart from driving services, Simplice and other African players had plenty of opportunities to play chess: the Fédération Ivoirienne des Echecs organized blitz, classical, and team tournaments as side events held in the same venue. Local enthusiasts kept playing long after the official part was over, blitzing and analyzing their games alongside to the best chess players in the world. OFTEN KIDS DON’T HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SCHOOL, SO THEY HELP SELL FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND TEXTILES AT THE I also must point out that we all enjoyed the atmosphere, level of MARKET. service, and help (and fantastic wifi!) provided by the Pullman Hotel, which served as both the playing venue and official hotel. Unfortunately, like in much of Africa, the majority of Ivorians live Chess is a growing sport here, like in much of Africa. But the in extremely dangerous environments: they drink contaminated and simple fact is that many regular Ivorians don’t have access to chess on polluted water and eat unsafely prepared food. Having been taken to the scale we are accustomed to: a computer, any internet connection, visit the local abattoir (slaughterhouse) as a cultural excursion by the a smartphone, or even a regular monthly magazine are luxuries that local federation officials, I can tell you that you don’t want the local many Ivorians simply don’t have, let alone a chess set. meat to be served on your plate. All the players and tournament guests who explored the city remarked on how kind and welcoming the locals were. By exploring the marketplaces and meeting people there, I learned first-hand that people were indeed extremely warm and friendly. But then—and perhaps this is due to my Russian upbringing—I began wondering if something was wrong as the people seemed too friendly! They wanted to guide me in the local neighborhood, show me the sights, and share their life experiences for hours.

MUCH OF THE COUNTRY LIVES IN CONDITIONS THAT MANY AMERICANS WOULD CONSIDER UNSANITARY. AN EXAMPLE IS THE ABATTOIR (THE BUILDING IN THIS PHOTO), WHERE MEAT IS STORED WITHOUT REFRIGERATION.

Without that kind of modern accessibility, it’s difficult to see how chess can progress in this country. Organizing a super tournament seems like a step in the right direction, highlighting to sponsors,

THE LOCALS WERE SENSITIVE ABOUT WHERE I TOOK MY PHOTOS. youth, and local businesses that this is a sport worth encouraging. THIS FOOD STALL, LOCATED AT THE END OF THE ABATTOIR, WAS Dr. Essoh Essis, president of Fédération Ivoirienne des Echecs, and ONE OF THE FEW PLACES WHERE I WAS ALLOWED TO SHOOT. his team of tireless workers delivered a successful tournament that

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A BLITZ TOURNAMENT ORGANIZED BY THE IVORIAN CHESS FEDERATION GATHERED THE STRONGEST CHESS PLAYERS IN AFRICA, INCLUDING SIMPLICE DEGONDO (LEFT), A FIDE MASTER AND BOARD ONE FOR THE IVORIAN OLYMPIC TEAM. proved the value of chess as both a sport and as an economic benefit. Social media and international coverage also spotlighted the positive impact chess has in a community. GM Maurice Ashley, aside from GRAND CHESS TOUR 2019 his lively and engaging commentary, further underscored the benefits of chess prior to the event by interacting with local school children. Cote d’Ivoire Rapid & Blitz But there remains unique struggles due to the lack of African infra- Final Standings structure—for instance, in Norway anyone can follow a tournament online or analyze games over the board or with an engine—but these GCT Points Prize Money conveniences are simply inaccessible to African youth, not just in rural villages, but even in urban metropolitan areas, where they may 1 Magnus Carlsen 13 $37,500 not even know that the reigning best chess player in the world played T-2 Hikaru Nakamura 9 $22.500 on their continent for the first time in history. T-2 Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 9 $22,500 4 Wesley So 7 $15,000 5 Ding Liren 6 $12,500 6 Wei Yi 5 $10,000 T-7 31/2 $7,500 T-7 Sergey Karjakin 31/2 $7,500 9 Veselin Topalov 2 $7,500 10 Bassem Amin 1 $7,500

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The hope is that this beautiful and unforgettable event—and the events like it that must surely follow—will create ambassadors who introduce chess to the upcoming generation and who will encourage GM MAGNUS CARLSEN, THE FIRST WORLD CHAMPION TO the development of chess potential in a continent that is set to grow PARTICIPATE IN A TOURNAMENT ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT, from a population of 1.3 billion to 2.5 billion over the next 30 years. POSED FOR SELFIES WITH LOCAL CHESS PLAYERS AND FANS AFTER THE CLOSING CEREMONY. Clearly, this is a massive opportunity, and the time is ripe to uncover the many chess talents spread across Africa.

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Reinfeld Played Chess Fred Reinfeld’s reputation as a prolific writer overshadowed his fine chess-playing skills.

By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

IF FRED REINFELD (1910-1964) IS RE- Accept full credit for 10. Nbd2. mem bered for anything, it is usually for his 10. ... 0-0 extensive output as a writer of chess books. Some of his chess books, such as The Human With this move, Black has at least an equal Side of Chess, are classics. Reinfeld wrote game.** books on all kinds of subjects, from checkers, 11. Nbd2 Par Score 5 to stamp and coin collecting, to historical works on famous battles. Indeed, he is among Reinfeld continues to develop his pieces. the most prolific authors of all time. Reinfeld Accept full credit for 11. Qe2. was also a very fine chess player, at one time 11. ... Bg4 ranked in the top 10 players in America. The Now that the pressure is off the d5-pawn, following is a correspondence game he played Black can afford to play 11. ... Bg4. Also against James Narraway (Black) in 1929. bonus points—or deductions—for other reasonable was 11. ... Nc5. Not afraid to mix it up, Reinfeld pushed his moves and variations. Note that ** means that ** attack actively, finishing off the encounter in White’s move is on the next line.** 12. Nxe4 Par Score 5 a crushing kingside assault. The game started 7. Bb3 Par Score 5 Reinfeld decides to inject some sharpness as a Ruy Lopez: into the position. Accept full credit for 12. Re1. This is better than the risky thrust 7. d5. 12. ... dxe4 7. ... d5 OPEN RUY LOPEZ (C83) How is White going to deal with the threat Fred Reinfeld Black anchors his knight on e4.** to his pinned knight?** James Narraway 8. dxe5 Par Score 5 Correspondence 1929 13. Qd5 Par Score 6 The d5-pawn is now under attack. Reinfeld gets out of the pin with a tactical 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 8. ... Be6 5. 0-0 Nxe4 6. d4 b5 counterattack. Now c6 and e4 are menaced. Black develops and defends the d5-pawn.** 13. ... exf3 (see diagram next column) 9. c3 Par Score 5 Complications are setting in. White tempo - Now ensure that the above position is set rarily goes up a piece. up on your chessboard. As you play through This gives the light-square bishop a retreat ** the remaining moves in this game, use a to c2, if needed. 14. Qxc6 Par Score 6 piece of paper to cover the article, exposing 9. ... Be7 And this gets the piece back. White’s next move only after trying to guess Black prepares castling. He could also have 14. ... fxg2 it. If you guess correctly, give yourself the par tried 9. ... Bc5. score. Sometimes points are also awarded for ** Perhaps Black felt White’s kingside was second-best moves, and there may even be 10. Be3 Par Score 5 be coming somewhat porous.**

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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.

August Exercise: Too often we play the first good move that comes into our heads. Yet if chess teaches us anything, it’s that we usually have options—reasonable and possibly better alternatives we don’t typically PROBLEM IV. PROBLEM V. PROBLEM VI. consider. So, next time you’re playing Mating net Mating net Mating net over a game with analytic software, trying to determine the next move, don’t settle for the first idea that enters your mind. Instead, make a list of the four most likely moves and see how the program ranks them. Don’t be surprised if some of your choices are not ranked at all. Eventually, such an approach might help you become more logical.

15. Qxg2 Par Score 5 Capturing on f7 is stronger than 19. yourself 1 bonus point if you analyzed that 24. A very jagged position. White has no Qxg4+, since after 19. ... Kh8, Black may have ... Qxg4 is refuted by 25. Qxa8 Rxa8 26. Re8+; 1 bonus point pawn cover on the g-file, but he does have some fight left in him. and give yourself more if you play along that very file. The confrontation planned to answer 24. ... Qxe7 by 25. Rg8+ 19. ... Kh8** is heating up. Rxg8 26. fxg8+=Q Rxg8 27. Qxg8 mate. 20. Rxe7 Par Score 5 15. ... Qd7 24. ... Black resigned. Things have gotten clearer. White has a The threat is 16. ... Bh3. ** winning advantage. To read more from Bruce Pandolfini, check out 16. Rfe1 Par Score 5 his report from the 2019 National Elementary 20. ... Bh3** This avoids loss of the Exchange. Deduct 5 (K-6) Nationals on page 28. And be sure to tune points if you played 16. Rfd1, missing 16. ... 21. Qd5 Par Score 6 in to our August Cover Stories with Chess Life podcast, where Bruce will be the featured guest. Bxd1. Give yourself full credit for 21. Qg3, threat- 16. ... c5 ening 22. Qe5 mate (though Black might have played the same next move anyway). Perhaps better was 16. ... Bh3.** TOTAL YOUR SCORE TO 17. Bh6 Par Score 8 21. ... Qg4+** DETERMINE YOUR APPROXIMATE RATING BELOW: Reinfeld seizes the opportunity. He now 22. Kh1 Par Score 4 has a serious threat. 22. ... Qg5 Total Score Approx. Rating 17. ... gxh6 Black offers a trade of queens, hoping to This puts the g4-bishop in a pin. A more 95+ 2400+ reduce the ferocity of White’s attack.** prudent try might have been 17. ... Qf5.** 81-94 2200-2399 23. Rg1 Par Score 6 18. e6 Par Score 7 66-80 2000-2199 Reinfeld gains time on Black’s queen, with A nice interference! Give yourself 1 bonus a follow-up surprise in mind. If 23. ... Qxe7, 51-65 1800-1999 point if you had seen this possibility when then 24. Rg8+ wins (1 bonus point). playing 17. Bh6. 36-50 1600-1799 23. ... Bg4 18. ... Qc8 21-35 1400-1599 This shielding move doesn’t work.** Give yourself 1 bonus point if you had 06-20 1200-1399 planned on answering 18. ... fxe6 by 19. 24. Rxg4 Par Score 6 0-05 under 1200 Bxe6+, winning the black queen.** Accept only 4 points part credit for the more 19. exf7+ Par Score 6 mundane winning move, 24. Qxg5. Give

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Bad but Beautiful Good annotations balance objectivity with beauty and practical value.

By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

THE ANNOTATOR HAS A DIFFICULT middlegame into an unclear ending, and then 1. 68. Nh4?! is suicidal because it relin- job indeed. His primary duty is to remain brilliantly pushed Tan’s minor pieces from quishes the grip on the f4-pawn, objective, lending a helping hand to the their dominant posts, securing a big advan- freeing both of Black’s pieces simulta- reader who wishes to understand what truly tage that Black is enjoying in the position neously. The swiftest path to victory is occurred in a chess game, and to extract before you. 68. ... Bc5! 69. Ng2 Be3! 70. Bxe3 (70. as much instructive value as possible. Yet A cursory inspection of this unbalanced Nxe3 fxe3+ 71. Kxe3 [71. Kxg3 e2] he must also respect the fact that chess is a ending may lead you to conclude that a 71. ... g2 72. Bd2+ Kb2 and the pawn game played between humans, in which colorless draw is in the cards, for after cannot be stopped) 70. ... fxe3 71. beauty and practical value play an immeasur- something like 67. ... Rf8, neither side can Kxe3 Rf2 72. Nh4 (72. Nf4 Rxf4) 72. able role that is by no means less central to make progress. Black’s rook and bishop must ... Rb2! 73. Kf3 Rxb3 74. axb3 Kxb3 objective worth. bear the thankless task of defending the and the pawns will be unstoppable. It is with these somewhat contradictory f4-pawn, while White’s minor pieces must 2. 68. Bd1 is quite a bit more resilient. duties in mind that I tackle this month’s game, remain on their posts to keep the fortress and Black responds with 68. ... Rf6, which featured a jaw-dropping sacrifice that blockade intact. preparing to open up the c-file. After any chess enthusiast worth his salt cannot help In the endgame, making general observa- 69. Bb3 (note that White can never but laud. And yet, hard as it may be, I cannot tions in an effort to evaluate the position is take on f4, e.g. 69. Bxf4 Bxf4 70. Nxf4 quite join in the party. a one-way ticket to catastrophe. Frequently, Rxf4+!) 69. ... Be5 70. Bd1 c5 (or 70. dynamic features of the posi tion that hide ... c6) 71. dxc6 e.p. Rxc6 Black’s rook, below the surface—such as Zugzwang, subtle FLAWED SACRIFICE? now fully unfettered, wreaks utter maneuvers, and tactical possibilities—make GM Zhongyi Tan (FIDE 2513, CHN) havoc on White’s dreadfully passive superficial observations irrelevant at best, and GM Kateryna Lagno (FIDE 2554, RUS) minor pieces. A possible continuation fatally misleading at worst. Women’s Candidates Tournament 2019 (6), is 72. Ke4 (72. Nxf4 Bxf4 73. Bxf4 Kb2 , Russia, 06.06.2019 The position after 67. ... Rf8 is a case in 74. Bb3 Rc3+ 75. Kg2 Rxb3! is game point. White certainly has a fortress for the ovah) 72. ... Bc7 73. Kf3 Rd6 74. Be2 time being, but Black has two weapons in her (74. Bb3 Rd3+ followed by ... f4-f3 toolbox that enable her to rapidly erode the loses even faster) 74. ... Rd4 75. Ne1 foundation on which this fortress stands: the (75. Bxb5 Kc2 wins) 75. ... b3! 76. axb3 first is a kind of semi-Zugzwang that White b4 and the rest is a straightforward will repeatedly experience. She can either matter of capturing the b3-pawn, move the knight from g2, opening up a path moving the king, and marching its for the pawn and giving Black the devas- tating option of ... Rh8 and ... Bc5-e3, or twin brother down the board. slide the bishop from b3, abandoning the d5 Clearly, understanding that White’s fortress and a2 pawns. The second is the possibility has no long-term chance of survival is no easy of opening a second front with an eventual matter, and Kateryna may have been fooled AFTER 67. Ng2 ... c7-c6, clearing open the c-file. Let’s see a by the robust appearance of White’s blockade: On the strength of an unimaginably tena- couple of sample scenarios in which Black after all, the combination of the king on f3, cious defense, Lagno first turned a resignable combines these ideas to break through: knight on g2, and unassailable bishop on b3

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PROBLEM I: 1500 LEVEL PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL Practicum Frederick Yates GM Lenier Dominguez Perez (2739) Frank James Marshall GM Timur Gareyev (2557) Each month GM Naroditsky will Karlsbad 1929 U.S. Championship, 03.31.2019 present 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 BLACK TO MOVE lends a very convincing appearance to White’s The beauty of this move can hardly be a stunning, and highly counterintuitive, defensive construction. disputed; I have to search deep within the sequence that begins with 70. Bxd6 cxd6. It is to the bishop on b3 that Kateryna recesses of my memory to uncover a game devoted her attention. Hidden underneath in which an entire rook was sacrificed in the surface of the position is a subtle flaw in a similar fashion in the endgame. Neither the bishop’s support base. But in the absence can its practical value be assailed: as we will of a light-square bishop that can travel to b1, see, Tan collapsed almost instantly. Yet as this flaw cannot be exploited ... right? I mentioned in the beginning, the annota- 67. ... Rxa2 tor’s duty is first and foremost to resist the urge to form an emotional attachment to the moves. That is why I decided to eschew a punctuation: this move’s value and beauty compensate for its objective deficiency, but not more than that. ANALYSIS AFTER 70. ... cxd6 68. Bxa2 Kc2 69. Bxf4 Kb2 The first step is to eliminate the d6- pawn: This, as the Russian expression goes, is 71. Ne3 (or 71. Nh4) 71. ... Kxa2 72. Nf5 b3 the “salt” (i.e. fine point) of Black’s dastardly 73. Nxd6. All of a sudden, it transpires that scheme. The bishop is trapped, and after the knight is able to return from its daring its inevitable death, White’s forces will journey in time to stop the pawn from be powerless against the march of the promoting. After 73. ... b2 there are two ways b-pawn(s). Tan undoubtedly made these of doing this, but 74. Nxb5 runs into 74. ... For over an hour, I was paralyzed with observations in a heartbeat, and it took her Kb3 75. Nd4+ Kc3 76. Ne2+ Kc4. However, indecision about whether to supplement no more than three minutes to conclude there is a second way of stopping the pawn: this move with two exclamation marks, that the game was essentially over. This 74. Ne4!! The point is that the knight now two question marks, or to invent a new is reflected in her next move, which is has access to both c3 and d2, and Black type of annotation that would capture its tantamount to capitulation: has nothing better than to allow White to aesthetic beauty and practical strength 70. Bc1+?? promote in time: 74. ... Kb3 75. d6 Kc2 76. d7 while making clear its objective defi- b1=Q 77. d8=Q Qd1+ with a draw. ciency. Black sacrifices an entire rook for The ironic thing about this move is that Simply incredible! the sole purpose of removing the bishop’s Black wins on the spot by taking either bishop. defender, paving the way for the passed While commentating this game live, I did not 70. ... Kxa2 71. Nf4 Bxf4 bother to properly excoriate this move, for I b-pawns. Only a few moments of thoughts The simplest. are necessary to realize that after 68. Bxa2 would have very likely made it myself: along Kc2, White’s minor pieces will be hard- with most of the viewers, I was convinced 72. Bxf4 b3, White resigned. pressed to prevent the march of the passed that resignation was imminent, that Black’s The presence of a drawing line certainly pawn and its loyal subordinate. I had the idea was too beautiful not too work. And yet, does not detract from the aesthetic beauty pleasure of commentating this game live there was one member of the audience who and practical value of 67. ... Rxa2. But as a on WFM Alexandra Botez’s stream, and— harbored no such illusions: this individual certified endgame guide, I must remain fully along with most of the audience—my jaw was none other than GM Robert Hess. Hess detached. Call me evil, I don’t care. dropped when I saw this move, and I could realized that the knight, incompetent as it is already envision the droves of chess articles at containing passed pawns in the long run, Did you know you could read archival copies of that would be written in order to sing its can buy a few tempi with the threat of a fork. “Practical Endgame?” Go to uschess.org, click praises. This enables White to draw the game with on “Chess Life Magazine,” and then “Archives.”

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No entry the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: US Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. fee deduction from any prize. RDS.: Aug 21: 7:00PM then 11-6, 11-6, 11- 6, 11-6. HR: $104 all rooms are suite style. Free made to order breakfast Note: US Chess Junior Grand Prix events do not have to necessarily be Scholastic or Youth tournaments. They do, daily, free manager’s reception nightly, and free airport shuttle available. Advance Entry: www.carolinaschessinitiative.com. Alternately, checks however, have to have the required number of rounds and time control in order for scholastic and youth players to gain may be sent to: CCI, c/o Walter High, 105 N. Crabtree Knls, Chapel Hill, JGP points for prizes. For more information, please see the JGP rules at http://www.uschess.org/datapage/JGP-Rules.php. NC 27514. Make checks payable to: Carolinas Chess Initiative (CCI). No onsite entry for round 1 (cutoff for rd. 1 electronic entries is noon Aug. 21). BYES: Invited players with conditions must play all rounds. Three log in, choose “send money” option selecting to send to abetaneli@hot- 6, 12/30: 10am, Awards Ceremony 3:30. USCF College Chess Committee half-point byes allowed for all others, any round; must request prior to mail.com, pick “sending to a friend” and enter the appropriate amount. meeting Sat 10am. Hotel: Beautiful lakeside Hilton University Place Charlotte, rd. 4. INFO: Walter High (Organizer) [email protected]. More info includ- Via mail: checks to WI Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, 8629 JM Keynes Dr., Charlotte, NC, many food options in walking distance. ing pre-entry lists available at: carolinaschessinitiative.com. FIDE rated. Brookfield, WI 53005. All entries confirmed via email. More information: 15 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Free parking, Hotel has a no smoking policy which includes electronic cigarettes. FIDE [email protected] or [email protected]. free wifi. Hotel rate $101 - king bed or 2 doubles (up to 4 in room), reserve electronic device rules in effect. by 12/1. All participants invited to Charlotte Open “super swiss” open US Chess Junior Grand Prix! tournament, Jan 1-5 at same location. Registration, Info: www.charlot- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 27-30, NORTH CAROLINA techesscenter.org [email protected]. College Chess SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 2019 PAN-AMERICAN INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM CHESS Committee Chair: Kelly Bloomfield, [email protected] US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 U.S. CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP Hilton University Place Charlotte, 8629 JM Keynes Dr., Charlotte, NC. 6 5SS, 40/120 G/30 d5 (2-day opt rounds 1-2 G/75 d5). SFO Airport Hyatt round, team swiss, G/90 inc/30, FIDE-rated. Open to collegiate 4-player Regency, 1333 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, CA 94010. $145/night. Info: teams plus up to 2 optional alternates from university, college, community Grand Prix http://BayAreaChess.com/events/19/usclass/. Prize: $17,000 b/257 college, and technical college teams from North America, South America, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! (60% Guar). 6 sections. Open (2200+, FIDE): $3000-1500-700-300 Expert Central America, and the Caribbean. All teams and team members are AUG. 6, 13, 20, 27, SEPT. 3, 10, 17, 24, OCT. 1, CALIFORNIA, (FIDE): 1,500-700-300-200. A (1800-1999, FIDE): 1,200-550-250-150. B subject to US Chess College Chess Eligibility Rules (www.collegechess.org), NORTHERN (1600-1799): 1,200-550-250-150. C (1400-1599): 1,000-400-150-100. teams must supply a letter for their universities stating that the players US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 D(1200-1399): $1,000-400-150-100. Eu (under1200): $700-400-150-100. meet eligibility requirements. All colleges/universities may enter multiple STEVE BRANDWEIN MEMORIAL TUESDAY NIGHT MARATHON Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. EF: 129 by 9/19. After 9/19 +25. Play-up teams. Chess boards and sets provided, please bring clocks. Entry Fee: Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, 57 Post Street (4th floor) San Francisco, +30. Change fee: +20. Rfnd fee 25. GM/IM free by 9/13 (prz-EF). USCF $225 per team by December 1, $275 after or on-site. Online entry: www.char- CA 94104. 9SS, G/120 d5. Sections: Championship (2000+), AB (1600- mem reqd. Reg.: Fr 5-5:30pm, Sa 9-9:30am. Rds.: Fr: 6p, Sa: 11a, 5p Su: lottechesscenter.org, Mailed entry: Charlotte Chess Center, 10700 Kettering 1999), CDEu (under1600). All sections FIDE rated. Aug 19 Suppl. Prizes: Prizes: 10a 3:30p (2-day Sa 10a 1:30p & merge bf Rd. 3). Rds. 5/6 byes locked Dr., Charlotte, NC 28226. Top 4 teams, on tiebreaks if necessary, $3075 b/100 paid entriesChamp: $700 $400 $275, u2000: $150; AB: $300 qualify for 2020 Final Four of College Chess Championship. Plaques to top bef Rd. 1. Reg. online: http://BayAreaChess.com/my/usclass. SIDE $200 $125 u1800: $75; CDEu: $300 - $200 $125 u1400: $75; Top Female: EVENT for KIDS: 10 teams, top team 2000-2199 (Division II), 1800-1999 (Division III), 1600- $150. Entry: $60, $50 MI members. Play-up $10 (within 200 rating), Late For K-12 students rated under 1000: 5SSxG/30 d5; 1799 (Division IV), 1400-1599 (Division V), top International team, top Sections based on rating: 800-999, 600-799, 400-599, 200-399, u200. On- fee: $10 after 6pm on 8/6. Byes: Rd8&9 must be requested before Rd5. Community College, mixed doubles team (2 male/2 female), top four-year Rd. 1-7 byes: must be requested by Monday noon the day before. All byes site Reg: Sat 8:30-9am. Rounds: Sat 9:30a, 11a, 12:30p, 2p, 3:30p. Prizes: small college (<5000 enrollment), top all-female team, board prizes, upset Trophies to Top 10 players in each section and Top 5 Clubs & Top 5 Schools are irrevocable. Reg.: until 6:15pm each night. Rounds: 6:30p each Tues- prizes, etc. Rules: FIDE Laws of Chess apply, no electronics, players and day. Contact: [email protected], chessclub.org. W. in each section. Min 2, Top 3 players count for team score. EF: $49, after teams will generally be ranked based on December US Chess supplement 9/22 $64. Play-up +15. Reg. online: http://BayAreaChess.com/my/ ratings, College Chess Rules: www.collegechess.org/Files/final-four- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! usclasskids. Sep 19 Supp & TD disc to place players accurately. Bring rules.pdf Schedule: Friday 12/27 On-site Registration 10am-2pm. Coaches AUG. 10-11, WASHINGTON clocks. Email:[email protected]. T: 408-409-6596. W. Meeting 4:30-5:00pm, Opening Ceremony 5:00pm, Organizer’s Reception US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 A Heritage Event! (open to all) 5:30pm. Rounds 12/27: 6:30pm, 12/28: 12 & 6, 12/29: 12 & VANCOUVER OPEN OCT. 12-14, NORTH CAROLINA 2019 (60TH ANNUAL) U.S. ARMED FORCES OPEN (USAFO) CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 5-SS, 40/2, SD/30 d5, FIDE-rated. USCF Ratings will be used for pairing purposes. MCB Camp Lejeune, NC. Website: at http://usarmed- ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS forceschess.org. 2 sections, AFO [FIDE] Open to U.S. Active Duty, TOURNAMENT LIFE: Reservists, Military Retirees, Cadets, Midshipmen, and ROTC. Military All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised. Veterans’ Open (MVO) for military Veterans. US Chess membership required. Reg.: Please register on-line by Oct 8th so we can get a better BLZ: Blitz rated. Memb. Membership required; cost follows. Usually refers picture of our expected turnout and receive all required information. Quick Chess events. req’d: to state affiliate. This is especially important for MVO participants so we can give your QC: information to the gate. On-site reg: 0800-0845. EF: AFO Free! MVO $$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong $20. Prizes AFO: Trophies/Plaques to Top 3 overall players, Top player players, but some eligible for lower sections can of each DoD service on Active Duty, Top Reservist, Top Retiree, Top $$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries needed to play for the learning experience. three Cadets/Midshipmen/ROTC, Top two each class A-D and below, payfull prize fund. At least 50% of the advertised Highest Upset, and various special prizes. Prizes MVO: Based on entries. prize fund of $501 or more must be awarded. Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar strength players. Rds.: Sat. 0930-1500; Sun. 0900-1500; Mon. 0900. Byes: A single half- Bye: Indicates which rounds players who find it point bye is available and must be requested 30 minutes before Round RBO: Rated Beginner’s Open. 2. Byes for rounds 3, 4 & 5 may not be changed after the start of round inconvenient to play may take 1⁄2-point byes 2. Hotels: See website. Info: For all questions contact Sara Walsh, at instead. For example, Bye 1-3 means 1⁄2-point Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For [email protected], or 910-546-5250. Bring your delay-capable byes are available in Rounds 1 through 3. example, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. & clocks and sets! Limited sets and boards provided. CC: Chess club. 5 p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the US Chess Junior Grand Prix! second day. dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds. DEC. 21-22, WISCONSIN Reg: Registration at site. 2019 U.S. AMATEUR NORTH CHAMPIONSHIP +xx: Time increment, xx = number of seconds added Playing site: Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S. 13th St., Mil- after each move. RR: Round robin (preceded by number of rounds). waukee, WI 53221; 414-764-5300. **This event is held concurrently Sudden-death time control (time for rest of game with the North Central Championship—see Grand Prix.** Three sec- EF: Entry fee. SD/: follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means each tions: u2200, u1400 (Saturday only), Scholastic u1000 (Saturday only). Where to mail entries. EF: $35 by December 9th, $40 by December 19th, $50 after December Ent: player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes, then 19th. U2200 Section (Saturday-Sunday): 4SS, G/90, inc/30. Prizes: FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for possible rating. complete the rest of the game in an hour. plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and top u2000, top u1900, top u1800, Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side has top u1700, top u1600, top u1500, top u1400 Schedule:late registration: G/: SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of 9:30-10:15am on Saturday, rds. Sat: 11am & 4pm, Sun: 10am & 3pm. 75 minutes for the entire game. rounds). U1400 Section & U1000 Scholastic (Saturday only): 4SS, G/40+5 GPP: Grand Prix Points available. Unr: Unrated. second delay. Rounds: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm. U1400 Prizes: plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and top u1100, top u1000, top u900, top u800, HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means $60 W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs. top Unrated. U1000 Scholastic Prizes: plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. Tournaments that will use a player’s online rating. 5th, top u900, top u800, top u700, top u600, top u500, top Unrated. WEB: Blitz Championship: Saturday at 8:00pm. HR: $75, mention chess Ent: JGP: Junior Grand Prix. 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2 Sections. Open & Reserve (U1800). 5SS, Rd. 1: G/60 d10, Rds. 2-5: 99-109, 800-582-3232, see www.sturbridgehosthotel.com and use group $13.50 per youth (under 18 years old). No A/C, bring fan, toiletries and 40/120, SD/30 d10. Hampton Inn & Suites, 315 SE Olympia Dr., Van- code 1908CONTIN, or call 508-347-7393, request chess rate. Reserve pillows / blankets recommended. Crownhart Hall, 1714 Catlin Ave., couver, WA 98684. HR: $169.00 Standard King/Double Queen. (360) by 8/2 or rate may increase; rooms may sell out earlier. Car rental: Superior, WI 54880. Questions / registration: Contact Melinda Yingling 891-3000, mention Chess Tournament. $$2,500/b60. Open: $400-300- Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- (715) 394- 8244; [email protected] Tournament info: Dane Mattson, 250, U2200 $150, U2000 $150, Upset Prize $75. Reserve (U1800): tinental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for [email protected], 218-591-3339. $300-200-150, U1600 $150, U1400 $150, U1200/Unr $150, Upset Prize refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.us, $75. Foreign ratings used for players with no USCF rating. EF: $75 if 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after US Chess Junior Grand Prix! postmarked or online by 08/04, $85 at site. Free entry for GMs, IMs, entering). Blitz tournament Sat. 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. AUG. 16-18, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN WGMs. Registration: 9-9:45am. Rds.: Sat. 10am, 12:30pm, 6pm, Sun. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 10am, 3:30pm. Bye: limit 2, request before end of Rd. 2. Memb. Req’d: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 2019 PETROSIAN MEMORIAL FIDE $30 ($24 juniors, $12 tournament). OSA. ENT: Checks payable to Wash- AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN (A sponsored event) 5SS, G/90’ inc 30. One section. FIDE & USCF rated - ington Chess Federation. Mail to: Jacob Mayer, 9502 44th Avenue NE, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) FIDE rules. USCF rating & pairing rules. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA Seattle, WA 98115-2610. Info: [email protected], 206-697-5625. 10TH ANNUAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN 90025, 2nd floor. Siblings, new members, no prizes 1/2. EF: $55 (extra $20 Enter online: www.nwchess.com/onlineregistration. W. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Doubletree non-LACC mbrs) Siblings, new members, no prizes 1/2. Reg.: Fri 6-7 pm. Hotel, 2233 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free airport shuttle, free Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat & Sun 11 & 3 pm. Max two byes; request by Rd. 3. AUG. 11, NEW JERSEY parking for hotel guests. Cosponsored by Fresno Chess Club & Fresno Prizes: $$1,800 (b/40) $1,000 Gtd. OPEN: 1st-3rd $500-250-150. U2250: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Chess Foundation. $$ 10,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections: Major $150; U2000:$250-125. U1800: $150-75; U1600: $100; U1400/U: $50 Book ICA OVER 1400 SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP (1800/up): $1500-800-400-200, clear/tiebreak 1st $100, top U2250 $600- prizes; Free for GMs, WGMs, IMs; unless win prizes. Info: (310) 795-5710; 4SS, G/60 d5. International Chess Academy, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 300. Under 2050: $1000-500-250-150, top U1850/Unr $510-260. Under [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on NJ 07452. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40) 1650: $800-400-200-100, top U1450 (no unr) $420-210. Under 1250: streets or BoA. Register Online: www.LAChessClub.com for 5% off EF. 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. $500-250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Best Under 13 Years Old $100, Best Over 55 Years Old $100. Reg ends Unrated prize limits: U1250 $200, U1650 $400; balance goes to next A Heritage Event! at 9:30 AM. Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the player(s) in line. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player combined US Chess Junior Grand Prix! start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Aug 6th) $45, AT Site $50. GMs score among all sections: $200-100. Must average under 2200; may play AUG. 17, ILLINOIS Free Entry. For info, call 201 797-0330, email [email protected] in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/17. Top 3 sections US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 10AM, 12:15 PM, EF: $93 online at chessaction.com by 8/14, 3-day $98, 2-day $97 mailed 56TH BRADLEY SUMMER OPEN 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ by 8/7, $110 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. Under 1250 4 SS, G/80 d5. Bob Michel Student Center, 915 N. Elmwood Ave., Peoria, ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail check and information to Diana Tulman, Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online or mailed EF $15 less to IL 61606. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (1400 & Under). EF: $30 by 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to Fresno Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $80 deducted 8/15, $40 at site, add $10 if playing up from Reserve into Open section, International Chess Academy. W. from prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise free to Masters. $$Gtd: $620 (1st, 2nd, 3rd & Upset in Open & 1st, 2nd & Upset in Reserve). Class prizes are b/3 for X, A, B & C for Open US Chess Junior Grand Prix! unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. section, E & F for Reserve section. Open: 1st $240, 2nd $120, 3rd $60, AUG. 14-18, WASHINGTON Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Major. X, A, B & C $60 & $30 each, Upset $25. Reserve (1400 & Under): 1st US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, $90, 2nd $60, E & F $60 & $30 each, Upset $25. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: SEATTLE rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9:00-12:00-2:45-5:30. Bye: 1-4, www.bradleysummeropen.com. Ent: 9SS, 40/100, SD/30, +30. 2 Sections: Open (FIDE Rated) & Reserve 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye Murrel Rhodes, 1116 N. Parkside Dr., Peoria, IL 61606. 309-981-7210. (U1800). Seattle Chess Club, 2150 North 107th St., Seattle, WA 98133. if eligible for class money prizes; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $134- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $$4,000 b/60. Open: $600-450-300, U2400 $200, U2200 $200, U2000 134, 559-268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 8/2 or rate may $200, Top Female $100. Reserve (U1800): $400-300-200, U1600 $125, AUG. 17-18, TEXAS increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) U1400 $125, U1200 $125, Top Female $100. Special Prizes (both sections car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental eligible): Best Game $25 per round, Upset Prize $25 per round, Best DCC FIDE OPEN IX Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richardson, Dressed $25 per day. 3 Female minimum required per section for those Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance prizes to be awarded. Foreign ratings used for players with no US Chess TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE and US entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Use US Chess ratings and rules for rating. EF: Open $175, Reserve $125. Deduct $25 if postmarked or online tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. by 08/07. Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs, US Chess 2400+. Registration: pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. 6:00-6:45pm. Rds.: Wed. 7pm, Thurs. 11am & 6pm, Fri. 11am & 6pm, Sat. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Foreign players must 11am & 6pm, Sun. 10am & ASAP. Bye: limit 2, request before end of Rd. AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, MARYLAND disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play. Note that 2. Memb. Req’d: $30 ($24 juniors, $12 tournament). OSA. ENT: Checks US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their email address. $$ $400- payable to Washington Chess Federation. Mail to: Joshua Sinanan, 3610 POTOMAC OPEN $200-$100. EF: 2400+ $125, 2000-2399 $90, 1600 -1999 $99, U1600 $125, 218th Street SW, Brier, WA 98036-8087. Info: [email protected], 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90+30” incr) (2-day schedule: Senior/Birthday during tournament/Additional Family Member $55. Dallas (206) 769-3757. Enter online: www.nwchess.com/onlineregistration. W. rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr); U1300 & U1000 G/90 d5 (2-day schedule Rds. Chess Club membership required or pay $20 non-member fee. Small Min- 1-2 G/45 d/5). Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. imum prize to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all A Heritage Event! $$Based on score. 7 sections: Championship (min. rating of 2000) (FIDE): rounds to get minimum prize (entry fee may be deducted from prize). US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$900, 4.0=$500, 3.5=$200, 3.0=$50 [min $1500 Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, MASSACHUSETTS payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. U2200 (min. rating of Rated but is US Chess rated and uses US Chess rules. Note that this US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 1800) (FIDE): 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150, 3.0=$50. section may be merged with the Open if less that 8 players register. If so 49TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL OPEN U2000: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$325, 3.5=$125. U1800: 5.0= then all rules for FIDE section apply. EF: $40. 10$ non Dallas Chess Club Premier Section (5 days), Aug 14-18: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, GM & IM $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1600: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= membership fee. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 norms possible, FIDE rated. Open to FIDE 1900/up or USCF 2000/up $500, 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1300: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free and all FIDE rated foreign players. 4-day U2100 to U1250: 7SS, Aug 3.5= $50. U1000 (no adult Unr): 5.0= $250, 4.5= $125, 4.0= $50, 3.5= entry to next DCC Fide Open. In the reserve section, Tournament reserves 15-18, 40/2, SD/30 d10. 3-day U2100 to U1250: 7SS, Aug 16-18, rds. $20 Trophies to top 5 & top U800 in U1000. If no 5-0 in section, then the right to use Fide rules on electronic devices and on starting White’s 1-2 G/60 d10, then merges with 4-day. 2-day U2100 to U1250: 7SS, sole 1st @ 4.5 or shared 1st at lower score bonus (added to score clock at start of a round. Also clocks will be set to ‘halt at end’. Both: Reg.: Aug 17-18, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10, then merges with other schedules. Stur- prize) - Championship: $300, U2000 $200, U1800 $150, U1600: $100; Saturday from 9:45–10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45 am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun bridge Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, U1300 & U1000: $50. Unrated limited to $100 in U1000, $200 in U1300 9:45 am- 2:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested before end of MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. 20 miles from Worcester and $400 in U1500. Mixed doubles prize of $300 - $200 (. Sets, boards round 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last Airport, 55 miles from Bradley Airport (Hartford). Experience early 19th and clocks provided in all sections! Optionally, pairings can be round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org). $45,000 texted to your phone. Free Sunday morning continental breakfast must pay $5 per round and be US Chess members. ENT: Make/mail Checks guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Premier: $6000-4000-3000-2000- for players. Parking free for day guests. EF: $109 by 8/2, $114 by 8/13, payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, 1500-1000-700-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top FIDE and $119 online only by 8/15, $130 at the door. Special EFs: $40 less for Crowley, TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000. FIDE. U2400/Unr $2000-1000, top FIDE U2200/Unr $1800-900. Under 2100: U1300, $60 less for U1000, GMs free, IMs 50% off EF, $5 off EF if staying $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under at hotel. HR: $99, Rooms may not be avail after 8/2. Champ – U1600 3- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 1700: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200. day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. AUG. 17-18, TENNESSEE Under 1250: $900-500-300-200-100, top Under 1000 (no unr) $400-200. Champ – U1600 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Unrated may enter U2100 or below, with prize limit U1250 $150, U1500 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. U1300 & U1000 3-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7pm, ORAN QUINTRELL MEMORIAL 2 $300, U1700 $450, U1900 $600; balance to next player(s) in line. Mixed rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 3:00, Sun 9:30 &12:45. U1300 & U1000 2-day schedule: Site: IBEW, 1870 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. 5SS, G/90;+30; doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 12:45, & 3, Sun 9:30 & 12:45. Ent: Three Sections: Open, U1700, and U1000. $1700 Prizes are based on sections: $1000-500-300-200. Must average under 2200; may play in Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More infor- 35 paid entries in top 2 sections. Open: $550, $300, $200. U1700: $350, different sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin round 2; mation, rules and registration at http://thepotomacopen.com. $200, $100. Entry Fee: $30 early by Aug 10, $40 late. MCC Members only rounds 1-7 of Premier count towards mixed doubles. Premier EF: $30 anytime; Masters: free (EF deducted from winnings). Rounds: 9-2- $278 at chessaction.com by 8/13, $285 mailed by 8/6, $300 at site, or US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 7; 9-2. U1000 Trophy Section: 4SS, G/45 d5; Saturday only; Entry Fee: online until 6 pm 8/14. GMs & foreign IMs/WGMs free; $150 deducted AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, WISCONSIN $15. Trophies for top 3 overall, top U800 and top U600. Round 1 at 9am, from prize. US IMs/WGMs and foreign FIDE rated players, $100 less. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) next rounds ASAP. On-site Registration: Saturday, Aug 17 - 7:30am- Minimum prize guarantees to the following who enter online at chess- 8TH ANNUAL TWIN PORTS OPEN 8:45am. Email: [email protected]; Online entries: http://memphis action.com by 7/31 and play all 9 games with no byes: first 8 foreign $5,800 in prizes projected + IM John Bartholomew, GM Bryan Smith, chessclub.homestead.com/Quintrell2.html; On-line entries per PayPal GMs $700, first 8 foreign IMs/WGMs $300; other GMs (including US) & GM Alex Yermolinsky are playing! UWS Yellowjacket Union, 1605 are accepted until registration end time. $300, deductions cannot lower prize to below the minimum. Under 2100 Catlin Ave,. Superior, WI 54880. Open: EF $95 by 7/1/19, $110 by 8/1/19, to Under 1700 Section EF: $158 at chessaction.com by 8/13, 4-day $125 by 12pm 8/16/19; $140 onsite. Prizes (based on 45): $1,400, $700, AUG. 20, NEW YORK $164, 3-day $163, 2-day $162 if mailed by 8/6, $180 at site. Under 1500 $350; U2400 $250; U2200 $250; U2000 $250; Scott Kitsley Upset Trophy. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Section EF: All $40 less than U2100 to U1700 Section EF. Under 1250 Reserve (U1800): EF $80 by 7/1/19, $90 by 8/1/19, $100 by 12pm MARSHALL MASTERS Section EF: All $80 less than U2100 to U1700 Section EF. All: Online EF 8/16/19; $110 onsite. Prizes (based on 45): $1,000, $500, $250; U1600 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $200; U1400 $200; U1200 Trophy. Bantam (U1200): EF $55 by 7/1/19, GTD: $250-150-100; U2400: $125; U2300: $100; Biggest upset: $25. $80; not available in Premier. Ratings: FIDE used in Premier, USCF $60 by 8/1/19, $65 by 12pm 8/16/19; $70 onsite. Prizes (based on 20) EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person August official in others (unless higher adjusted FIDE, foreign, or other 1st $250, 2nd $120, 3rd $80 + Trophies for the top 1st-3rd Elementary, reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one OTB rating is used). Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used in U2100 1st-3rd Junior high, and the top 1st-3rd High school. Schedule: 5SS. bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar - & below if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF with magazine if Bantam only two-day option. Three-day option: (Open & Reserve): All shallchessclub.org/register. paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, games 90 minutes + 30 second increment. Onsite Reg: Friday 5:30pm - AUG. 21-25, NORTH CAROLINA Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. 5-day schedule: Reg 6:30pm. Rds.: Fri 7pm; Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Two-day option: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) Wed to 6 pm, rds. Wed 7, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11 & 6 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 (All sections) Rds.: 1 & 2 Game 60 minutes, 5 second delay Sat 10am- & 4:15. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 1pm; then, merge with 3-day Round Three. Onsite Reg: Saturday 8:30am 2019 U.S. MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP See Nationals. & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 10 am, rds. Fri 11, 2:30 - 9:30am. Advanced Reg: can be made online at www.onlineregistration.cc & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. or mailed: Dane Mattson, 2629 E. 4th St., Superior, WI 54880. Checks AUG. 23, NEW YORK Sat 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, payable to: Twin Ports Open; Must be postmarked by August 1st. Dorm US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Premier must commit before rd. 3, other sections before rd. 4. HR: $99- Rentals: Single or Double Rooms w/twin beds available; $20 per adult, MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ)

56 August 2019 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing August 1-14

9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used pm 8/24. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1000, $300 U1300, $450 rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $115-115, 1-866-238-4218, reserve by for pairings & prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1500, $600 U1700, or $750 U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in 8/9 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late line. Top 5 sections EF: $133 online at chessaction.com by 8/21, 3-day or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm $138, 2-day $137 if check mailed by 8/14, $150 at site, or online until 2 Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: hours before rd 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 from prize. Under for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347- www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 1000 Section EF: All $50 less than top 5 sections EF. All: No checks at 201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60, not available in Major. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, NORTH CAROLINA year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- Online at US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 2019 NORTH CAROLINA OPEN paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 5-SS, G/120 d5; 2-day schedule: Rd. 1: G/90 d5. Embassy Suites Hotel, Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30.. 2-day BAC AUGUST CHAMPIONSHIP 204 Centreport Dr., Greensboro, NC 27409, (336) 668-4535, mention schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: Hilton Santa Clara, 4949 Great America Pkwy., 95054. Park Free! 5SS, Prizes: chess for $104 rate (code CCI) until Aug. 6, 2019. Reserve hotel online: all, limit 2, Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: G/90 +30 2-day rds. 1-2 G/61 d5. Park free. $5,000 b/120, $3,000 guaranteed. 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250- http://carolinachessinitiative.com/HotelBookingLink.aspx?Tournament- $109-109, 1-866-716-8108, reserve by 8/8 or rate may increase. Car 125-100. 1600-1999 (FIDE): $700-300-100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: Name=USMastersAndNCOpen One night non-refundable deposit required. rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. 4 sections: Open, U2000, U1700, U1400, plus Saturday scholastic (U1000) chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, see below. GMs and IMs encouraged to enter concurrent US Masters Aug 19 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6:30-6:45p & Sa 9:30-9:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: Sa 10a, 3p Su 10a 2:30p. (2-day Sa 10a 12:30 & merge). EF: 99, Econ tournament rather than the NCO. Open section is FIDE rated. $12000 in chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries total prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! Prizes in all 4 sections: EF: 89 w 50% prz, after 8/17 +20. Playup +20. GMs/IMs- $0 by 8/9 posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Blitz tour- (prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. $1,000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100; Class prizes (U2100, nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. U1850, U1550, U1200): $151-101 each section. EF: $89 if received by US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Aug. 18; $99 thereafter; RDS.: Round 1: Friday at 7:30 pm or Saturday at AUG. 24-25, PENNSYLVANIA 10:00 am (G/90; d/5); then Saturday 2-7, Sunday 9-2. Two half-point AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, INDIANA US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) byes allowed, must be requested before Rd. 2 is paired. Advance Entry: 43RD PITTSBURGH SUMMER OPEN Online registration available at www.carolinaschessinitiative.com. Alter- 14TH ANNUAL INDIANAPOLIS OPEN Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. nately: mail checks to CCI, c/o Walter High, 105 N. Crabtree Knls, Chapel 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Holiday Inn Prizes based on score. Longer time controls in later rounds! Score- Hill, NC 27514. Onsite entry: Aug. 23 from 5-7:00 pm and Aug. 24 from Indianapolis Airport, 8555 Stansted Rd (I-70 Exit 68), Indianapolis, IN based prizes - your score determines your winnings!. In 3 Sections, 8:00-9:30 am. No smoking including electronic cigarettes. Saturday 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless, indoor pool, Championship Section: 5SS, Rds. 1-2: G/45 d5; Rd. 3: G/60 d5; Rds. Scholastic Open to K-12 rated U1000. 4 Rd-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 by Aug. fitness center. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence; rated in top 5 of 4-5: G/75 d5, FREE to GM/WGM/IM/WIM; $20 deducted from any 18, $25 thereafter. On site entry closes at 10:00 a.m. Rounds: 10:30 am- 190 hotels in Indianapolis. $15,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 6 prize. $$: 5.0=$400. 4.5=$200. 4.0=$100. 3.5=$50. $500 minimum 12:30 pm-1:45 pm-3:00 pm. Trophies: top 5 in three sections. Sections sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. Prizes $1700-900-500-300, clear or payout; top score group payout raised if necessary to meet guarantee. based on rating. INFO: Walter High [email protected]. tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200 $600-300. FIDE. Under Reserve: 5SS, Rds .1-2: G/45 d5; Rd. 3: G/60 d5; Rds. 4-5: G/75 d5, 2000: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1800: $1200-600-300-200. Under A Heritage Event! Open to 1899 & under. Open to under 1899 & unrated. 5.0=$400. 4. 1600: $1000-600-300-200. Under 1400: $900-500-300-200. Under 5=$200. 4.0=$100. 3.5=$50. Booster: 5SS, Rds. 1-2: G/45 d5; Rd. 3: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 1100: $700-400-200-100. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1100, G/60 d5; Rds. 4-5: G/75 d5, Open to under 1500 (no unrated). 5.0=$200. AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, VIRGINIA $200 U1400, $300 U1600, $400 U1800, or $500 U2000. Mixed doubles 4.5=$100. 4.0=$50. 3.5=$25. ALL: $5 discount for current PCC mem- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among bers. Credit cards or cash accepted on site. score. Prizes: Up to two 51ST ANNUAL ATLANTIC OPEN all sections: $400-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in dif- 1/2 point byes available; must be requested BEFORE R2 pairings are 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin Tysons ferent sections; must register (no extra fee) before both players begin made. ENT: Pittsburgh Chess Club, c/o 43rd PSO, 5604 Solway St., Suite Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike (VA-7), Falls Church, VA 22043. Free daytime round 2. Top 5 sections EF: $118 online at chessaction.com by 8/21, 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. INFO: Pittsburgh Chess Club pccinfo@pitts- parking for all, free overnight parking for chess rate guests, free shuttle 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 8/14, all $130 (no checks, credit burghcc.org. www.pittsburghcc.org. Credit cards or cash accepted to Tysons Corner Center and Metro. $30,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs on site. Flyer and entry form available at PCC website. W. sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. $3000-1500-700-400-300, clear or free; $100 deducted from prize. Under 1100 Section EF: all $40 less tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $1300-700. FIDE. Under 2100: than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise A Heritage Event! $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 1700: $1800-900-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1500-800-400-300-200. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. AUG. 29-SEPT. 2 (INTERNATIONAL SECTION) OR AUG. 30 OR Under 1300: $1300-700-400-300-200. Under 1000: $800-400-300-200- Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry $60; no Major to Major. 3- AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, TEXAS 100.2 Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) score among all sections: $1000-500-300-200. Must average under 3:30. 2- day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 85TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST OPEN (INCLUDES SOUTHWEST 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Major must commit before OPEN INDIVIDUAL COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHPS) GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATES

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9SS International section only or 7SS G/90 with 30 sec inc. Doubletree 8-8:25 am, Rd. 1 at 9 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Ent: chessaction.com or Conti- by Hilton DFW Airport North, 4441 W. John Carpenter Fwy., Irving, TX play in U2300 section. Tournament may use CCA rules for foreign ratings nental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions:www.chesstour.com, 75063. Hotel rates: $99 for 1 person, $109 for two people, $119 for 3 and for minimum ratings. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries people and $129 for 4 people in a room. Room includes breakfast. Reserve schedule will be put in the 3 day. Up to two 1/2-pt byes available if posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). NYS Blitz at 972-929-8181 by 8/18 and ask for the chess rate (SOU). After 8/18 requested before end of rd. 2, but byes for both rd. 6 AND 7 not permitted. Championship Sun 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. the rate may not be honored. Hotel has complimentary hotel shuttle Tournament reserves the right to use an analog clock with equivalent to/from DFW airport. Tournament has 4 Sections and scholastic side time control under special circumstances (not in U2300 section). Texas US Chess Junior Grand Prix! events: International Section: (This section is Fide Rated and uses Fide Chess Association meeting on Sunday 9/1 at 8:30 am. K-12 Scholastic A State Championship Event! Rules. USCF rules used for awarding prizes. GM & IM norms possible! on Saturday, 8/31. 5-SS, G/30, d5, EF: $31 by 8/23, $46 thereafter; Pre- AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, MICHIGAN Prizes $6000 G: $$2400-1200-600-400-250, U2400 $$800-400. EF: GMs, reg. requires pre-payment. After 8/28/19 all registration and changes US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 foreign IMs, 2500+: $25; Above FIDE 2000 or USCF 2200: $200 by 8/24 on site only; all changes $10 after 8/28/19. No refunds after 8/28/19, 2019 MICHIGAN OPEN else $225; Rest $300 by 8/24 else $350. FIDE ratings used for EF / $10 handling fee for refunds before 8/29/19. Entries do not count toward 7-SS (Open, Reserve), 8-SS (Booster). Radisson Hotel Lansing, 111 N. HR: pairings /prizes. Tournament will be run using FIDE Rules. Non-USA Fed- base in Under 23, Reserve and Novice. Registration: 9:15-9:45 am, Rd. 1 Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933. Phone: (517) 482-0188 Ask for Michigan eration players must have/provide a FIDE ID number or they cannot play. at 10:20 am, rest ASAP with small lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship Chess Association room block, Online Reservations: www.radisson.com/lans - ingmi - Promotion Code: MCAOT9; 3 Sections: Open (All, FIDE rated), (New players can get a FIDE ID number from their Country’s Federation.) and K-12 U1000. Prizes: Trophies to top 12 individuals, five teams in each Reserve (U1800), Booster (U1200); 2 Schedules for Open/Reserve: 4- May use accelerated pairings if in the opinion of the Chief Arbiter, IA section. K-12 U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to Players who do day, 3-day; One Schedule only for Booster which is 2-Day on Sat/Sun Francisco Guadalupe, this would improve chances. Reg.: 8/29 not win a trophy. ALL: Ent: Texas Chess Association, C/O Barbara Swafford, (No Mon games). EF: Adv Ent Must be received and paid by Tues, Aug 27. 6:00pm - 6:30 pm, Rds.: Thurs. 8/29 at 7:00pm, Fri.8/30 at 1 pm & 7:20 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632- Open: $55 for 4-day, $56 for 3-day, $70 after 8/27; Open Section Play Up pm, Sat. 8/31 at 2:10 pm & 7:20 pm, Sun. 9/1 at 11:30 am & 5:20 pm, 9000, [email protected] www.dallaschess.com W. FIDE. JGP for Fee: Players U1800 in Open section, add $15. Reserve: $45 for 4-day, $46 and Mon. 9/2 at 9:20 am & 2:20 pm. Special prizes for collegiate players Non scholastic side events. for 3-day, $60 after 8/27. Booster: $32, $45 after 8/27. U18: $5 discount. (which can be won in addition to place or class prize): 1st $400 + plaque, A Heritage Event! Online pays lowest advanced rate. Re-entry allowed for online advance 2nd $250 + plaque, 3rd $150 + plaque and a plaque for highest finishing US Chess Junior Grand Prix! price. Free Entry to GM/IM/FM/2200+ when registering by 8/27, $55 collegiate U2300 player. U2300 Section: (This section is FIDE rated and EF deducted from prize. Payment in advance by check made payable to uses FIDE rules). USCF rules/ratings used for awarding prizes. USCF AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, GEORGIA US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 MCA or by Credit Card online. Be sure to specify schedule, and select ratings used for pairing purposes. Players not at the board within 60 correct entry fee! USCF memb req. MCA memb req for MI residents, other minutes of the start of the round will forfeit game unless arbiter decides 50TH ANNUAL “SOUTHERN CONGRESS” 5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Cham- states OK. Reg.: Online: www.onlineregistration.cc , Site: Fri (8/30): 6- to grant more time. Please check tournament website for rules about 6:29pm, Sat (8/31): 8:30-8:59am. Rds.: 4-day: Fri (8/30): 7pm, Sat 10am, FIDE registration. $$ 800-400, U2100 $600-300 base on 200 players in blee, GA 30341. $5000 b/100, $3000 guaranteed. 3 sections. Championship (FIDE-rated): Open to USCF or FIDE-rated 1900 and 7pm, Sun 10am, 6pm, Mon 9:30am, 3pm. 3-day: Sat (8/31): 9:30am, U2300, Reserve and Novice. Plaque for highest Finishing collegiate player. 12:30pm, then merge w 4-day at 7pm. 2-day (Booster only): Sat (8/31) & International and scholastic sections do not count toward based on. above. $1000-500-300; Under 2100: $275-125. Amateur (Accelerated Pairings): Open to USCF-rated Under 2000 and Unrated. $750-375-250; Sun (9/1): 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2pm (same schedule each day). Reserve Section: U2000. $$ 800-400-200. B $600-300-150, U1600 $500- TL: 4-day: 40/120 d5, SD/30 d5. 3-day: Rds. 1&2 G/75 d5. 2-day: G/30 250-125 based on 200 players in U2300, Reserve and Novice sections. Top Two 1600 thru 1799; 1400 thru 1599; Under 1400: each $250-175. Booster: Open to USCF-rated Under 1200 and Unrated. Trophies, 1st d5. Bye: 1/2 pt bye for Rds. 1-6 (Booster Rds. 1-7), max of 2. Must request Plaque to highest finishing collegiate player. International and scholastic before Rd. 4. $$Gtd: $3150; Trophies for all Place-Winners, Open: 1st sections do not count toward based on. Novice Section: U1400 and thru 7th places; Under 900, 1st and 2nd places. (“Championship” and “Amateur” entries only count towards the 100-player cash prize base). $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $250. U2200: $200; U2100: $200; U2000: $200; U1900: Unrated. $$ $500-250-125, E $400-200, U1000 $300-150 Unrated $200 $200. Reserve: 1st $300, 2nd $225, 3rd $150, U1600: $125; U1500: $125; base on 200 players in U2300, Reserve and Novice sections. Plaque to Entry Fee: $74 (3-Day), $73 (2-Day) — if rec’d by August 29; $79 at site. (W)IGMs, (W)IMs Free ($60 deducted from any cash prizes won). U1400: $125; U1300: $125; U1200: $125. Booster: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, highest finishing collegiate player. International and scholastic sections 3rd; U1000, U800, U600: 1st & 2nd each; Unrated 1st. Side Event: Michigan do not count toward based on. All 3 (U2300, Reserve and Novice): Except Unrated: $35. Booster: $30. Re-Entry: $40 (not available in Championship section). 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:00pm. Rds. Fri 7:30pm; Sat Speed Championship: Sat, 8/31. USCF Blitz rated; See Detail in Separate for approved Electronic scorekeeping devices, no electronics are allowed TLA. Membership Meeting: 4pm Sun, Sept 1. Each paid member attending in the playing area during the round. This includes rest rooms by the 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 10:00am & 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:00am. Rds. Sat 10:30am, then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Time a General Membership Meeting shall have one vote, provided the member playing area. This rule applies to players, parents, coaches. TCA membership is at least 16 years old and has been a member in good standing for at required. Other states accepted. EF: $89 if received by 8/23, else $99. controls: Championship: “40/90, SD/30 d10.” Other sections: “G/120 d10.” All sections: 2-day Schedule, Rd. 1 “G/90 d5” (Sat 10:30am round least the prior 30 days. Ent & Info: Jeff Aldrich, P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI $82 Junior(U19) if received by 8/23 else $90 (juniors count as 90% toward 48501; [email protected]; (810) 955-7271. base), Senior (over 65)/Handicap/Additional family participant /Birthday is not “FIDE-rated”). 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available any round (limit two) — during event/re-entry/Full time College Player, $55 if received by 8/23 must request 1/2-Pt. Byes before Round One (no changes afterwards). US Chess Junior Grand Prix! else $65 (counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre- Players Must Bring Sets, Boards, and Clocks – None Are Supplied A State Championship Event! reg. requires pre-payment. After 8/27/19 all registration and changes By The Tournament Promoters. Entries and Information: ameri- AUG. 30-SEPT. 2 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, FLORIDA on site only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 8/27/19. 4 day: canchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389. PHONE CALLS ONLY AFTER US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 Reg. Friday 8/30, 6:15 pm-6:50. Rds. Fri.: 7:20, Sat.: 2:10 pm & 7:20, AUGUST 29 – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please. 2019 ARNOLD DENKER FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Sun: 11:30 am & 5:20 pm, Mon.: 9:20 am & 2:20 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 9/1, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 6SS, G/120 d5, (3-Day Option rd. 1 G/60 d5). Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, A State Championship Event! 4000 RCA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33407. 6 Sections; Prizes 70% guaranteed, Trophy & Title to Top Florida resident in each section, Out of AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, ALABAMA state players welcome: Open: USCF & FIDE rated . $1500-750-275-200, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 U2200-500-250. U2000: $750-400-200-125 U1900-100. U1800: $650-400- CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE ALABAMA STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 200-125, U1700-100. U1600: $600-400-200-125, U1500-100. U1400: $500- Individual 6SS, Game/120 + 5 second delay for Premiere (1600+/UNR) More details at chesstour.com. For late 300-200-125, U1300-100. U1200: $400-200-125, U/1000-100. EF: $99 and Reserve (U1600) Championship. Prize Money: Premiere (1600+ prior to 7/21, U1200 EF:$70; all entry fees $10 higher after 7/21, $20 news, hotel availability, lectures, results, / UNR): $500-$325-$250-$175 Class A ($225-$150), Class B ($225-$150). higher after 8/21. Free entry fee for GM, WGM, IM, WIM ($99 deducted games, etc, sign up for free CCA Newsletter at Reserve (U1600): $350-$200-$150-$100 Class D ($150-$100), U1200 from any prize won). Membership Required: Florida Chess Association: chesscalendar.com or chesstour.com. ($150-$100). Location: Bruno Conference Center, 801 St Vincent’s $20.00 for Two Years. 1/2 point bye available for any round; max of 2; Dr.,Birmingham, AL 35205. Round times: Friday(8/30/19) - 6:30 pm, Most tournaments have alternate schedules must commit prior to Rd. 3 pairing. Schedule: 4-Day: Fri. 7, Sat. 1 & 6:30, Saturday(8/31/19): 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm; Sunday(9/1/19) -8:30 Sun 10 & 3, Mon 10; 3-Day: Sat. 10 & 1 & 6:30, Sun 10 & 3, Mon 10. BLITZ with less or more days than below. am, 2:00 pm. USCF and ACF required for Alabama Residents. EF: $50 CHAMPIONSHIP: G/5 d0 4-Double-SS Sunday 9/1/2019, 8:30pm. Prizes Asterisk means full details in this issue- by August 25th, $70 thereafter. For online flyer refer to Calendar at: based on entries, EF: $25. QUICK CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP: G/15 d3 5-SS otherwise, see future issues or chesstour.com. https://alabamachess.org. Questions: [email protected] Monday 9/02/2019, 3:00pm, Prizes based on entries, EF: $25. Entry & Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. A Heritage Event! add’l info: www.palmbeachchess.com; chessregister.com, On-site Reg - 8/2-4: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH (July issue) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! istration ends a half hour before the start of round 1, registrations after A State Championship Event! will receive a 1/2 point bye. Organizer Bryan Tillis [email protected], 8/14-18: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* chief TD NTD Jon Haskel. 8/16-18: Central California Open, Fresno CA* AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, NEW YORK AUG. 31, MARYLAND 8/23-25: Atlantic Open, Falls Church VA* US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 141ST ANNUAL NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 8/23-25: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN* Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 & MARYLAND ACTION CHAMPIONSHIP 8/30-9/2: NY State Championshp, Albany NY* below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany 12205 7SS, G/25 d5. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. 9/20-22: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT* (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Free parking, free wireless, Prizes Guaranteed 2 Sections: Open: $500-$250-$150-$100, U2000 9/28-29: P. Henner Memorial, Schenectady NY* free airport shuttle, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, many restaurants $150-$75. Under 1800: $400-$200-$100-$50, U1600 $80, U1400 $50, nearby. September ratings used. $15,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 sections. unrated $40 Sets, boards and clocks provided. Free parking for day 10/10-14: Washington Congress, Falls Church VA * Championship, open to 1800/above. $2000-1000-500-300, top U2300 guests. EF: $45 until 8/27 then $50 Schedule: Reg. ends 10am, rds. 10/11-13: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL* $800-400. State title & $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both decided on 10:30-11:45-1:30-2:45-4-5:15-6:30. More information & online entry 10/25-27: Eastern Chess Congress, Princeton NJ* tiebreak if tied). FIDE. Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900/Unr @: http://mdaction.mdchess.com. 11/1-3: Los Angeles Open, Van Nuys CA* $400-200. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1600 (no Unr) $400-200. Under 1500: $900-500-300-200, top Under 1300 (no Unr) $300- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 11/1-3: Stamford Open, Stamford CT* 150. Under 1200: $600-400-200-150. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best A State Championship Event! 11/15-17: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH* male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $500- AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, COLORADO 11/23-24: Schenectady Open, Schenectady NY* 300-200. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 (no extra fee) before both begin round 2. Unrated prize limit $150 in 2019 COLORADO OPEN 11/29-12/1: National Chess Congres, Philadelphia* 5-SS; Rds. 1-2 G/90, 5 seconds delay; Rds. 3-5 G/90, 30 seconds incre - 12/26-30: North American Open, Las Vegas NV* U1200, $250 U1500 or $400 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by 8/28, 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check ment. Sheraton Denver Tech Center, 7007 S. Clinton St., Greenwood 1/3-5: Boston Chess Congress, Boston MA mailed by 8/21, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. Village. Hotel phone (303) 705-6648. Sections: Championship (open), 1/17-20: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA GMs $80 from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: All $20 less than top 4 U1900, U1600, U1300. EF: $45 if received by 8/28, $50 at site. CSCA sections EF. All: Online entry $7 less to NYSCA members (dues $12/yr membership required of all Colorado players. Cash prizes per entries. 1/17-20: Golden State Open, Concord CA Championship: $200-125. Register: 7:30 – 8:30; Rounds: Saturday 2/13-17: Southwest Class, Fort Worth TX with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; join/renew with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM; Rd. 4 Sunday 9:00 AM (CSCA Membership Meeting 2:00 PM), Rd. 5 3:30 PM unless delayed. Entries to: Richard 2/21-23: George Washington Open, Reston VA Special 1 year USCF with magazine if paid with entry. Online at 3/6-8: Western Class, Van Nuys CA Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829 or online from chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at CSCA website, www.colorado-chess.com. 2nd day Byes must be requested 3/14-15: NY State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry (U2100 & below) $60. No checks at site, at start of tournament. For information and questions (before tournament) 3/27-29: Mid-America Open, St Louis MO credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, go to [email protected] or phone (719) 685-1984. 4/8-12: Foxwoods Open, Mashantucket CT Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 4-day schedule:Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, merges with 3-day Sat 6 pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! For later events, see chesstour.com. am, rds. Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:30, no 2-day Championship. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Bye: all, limit 2, Championship must commit before rd. 2, others before US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 rd. 4. HR: $103-103, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/15 or rate 2019 CALCHESS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (LABOR DAY)

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6SS, G/120 +30; (2-day opt rds 1-3 G/61 d5). Santa Clara Convention England resident or student in each section. Unrated prize limit $200 140-105; Under 1600 $360- 180-120; Under 1400 $350-170-110; Under Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Park free. in U2000, $150 in U1800, $100 in U1600. Unrated cannot win title except 1200 $340-160-100. Unrated players qualify for top prizes only. $600 Prize: $20,000 b/250 (75% Guar). 7 sections. Master (FIDE rated) $2500- in Championship section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings used if otherwise in door prizes! Ten Amazon gift cards given to randomly drawn ICA 1500-800-300-200 U2300 200-100; Expert 1500-1000-600-200; A unrated. EF: 3-day sections -$75 for 3-day, $74 for 2-day online by 8/29, members in rounds 4-6. EF: $99 USPS postmarked by 8/10 and on-line 1200-900-500-200; B 1200-900-500-200; C 1200-900-500-200; D 1000- $85 onsite. Free to GMs and IMs. 3-day schedule Reg.: Sat. 8:30-9:30 by 7 p.m. on 8/12, $119 USPS postmarked after 8/10 (must be received 500-300-100; E/unr 500-200-100. Unr max 300 exc in Master. Trophy to AM. Rds. Sat. 11AM and 5:30 PM. Sun. 11AM and 5:30 PM. Mon. 10:30 by 8/23); online by 6 p.m. on 8/30 for 3-day schedule; online by 6 p.m. top in ea section. EF: $125 by 8/29. $145 after 8/29 & onsite, play up fee AM and 3:45 PM. 2-day schedule (U2000 to U1600 only): Reg.: SUN on 8/31 for 2-day schedule. On-site registration: $135, 8:30-9:30am $40/section, re-entry $60, GMs IMs WGMs WIMs $0 by 8/21 (EF subtr 8:30-9:30 AM. Rds. Sun. 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM & 5:30 PM. Mon. 10:30 AM Sat. and Sun.; entries after cutoff receive 1/2- point byes for round 1. from prize). $5 disc to CalChess mems. USCF mem reqd. Refund fee: $25. & 3:45 PM. Byes: Limit 2, Rds. 1-5 in Championship section, 1-6 others. $5 discount for ICA members (annual dues $15 regular, $10 scholas- Sched: Reg: Sat 10-10:30am, Sun 8:30-9am. Rds: Sat/Sun 11 5; Mon 10 Rd. 4-6 byes must commit before rd. 2. New England Open Scholastics: tic—join at www.il-chess.org). $20 extra to play in Open Section with 3:30 (2-day Sun 9:30 12 2:30 & merge at Rd 4). All compete for the same 3 sections. K-3 section plays Sat 8/31; K-6 section plays Sun. 9/1; K-12 rating of 1799 and below. Free entry to Illinois GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs, prizes. 1/2 pt byes: max 2, Rd. 6 req bef Rd. 2 starts. Sept 2019 Supp & TD section plays Mon. 9/2. Grades are as of 2019-20 school year. Each FMs, WFMs. Register at www.kingregistration.com or mail checks post- disc to place players. Bring clocks. Info/Ent/Flyer/Hotel: BayArea section is 4-SS, G/30 d5. K-3 and K-6 Reg. 9:00-10:00 AM 1st rd. at marked by 8/10 to Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Chess.com/labor or berkeleychessschool.org. E: tournaments@berkel- 10:30 AM, then ASAP. K-12 Reg. 8:30-9:30 1st rd. at 10:00 AM Trophies No phone entries. Re-entries $50 with appropriate byes. Advance eychessschool.org or [email protected]; M: BCS, PO Box 10073, to top 3 each sect. EF: $20 online by 11:59 PM 2 days before each entries posted at www.kingregistration.com. Boards, sets, and clocks Berkeley, CA 94709 or BAC, 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA section starts. $25 at site. HR: $145-145. (617) 969-3010. Reserve by provided by Chess Weekend and the Illinois Chess Association. 95131. T: 510.843.0150; No Phone entries. W. 8/15/19 and ask for chess rate. Ent: Online registration at www.seneca All special rules, details, and tournament conditions subject to change chess.org. Info: [email protected]. without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the site & online. INFO: A Heritage Event! [email protected] or www.chessweekend.com. Scholastic side US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! event on Sat. 8/31 and Illinois Blitz Championship Sun. evening 9/1, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN US Chess Junior Grand Prix! details and registration for both at www.kingregistration.com. HR: Go US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) A State Championship Event! to chessweekend.com or kingregistration.com for discount hotel link, 41ST ANNUAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, OHIO $99 king/single (2 breakfasts) or $119 double/double (4 breakfasts) by 6-SS, G/100 + 30 sec increment (2-day schedule rds 1-3 G/45 d5, then US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 8/20. Suite style rooms include wet bar, microwave, fridge, access to merges). Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., 2019 OHIO CHESS CONGRESS pool/fitness center. Newport Beach, CA 92660, near John Wayne Airport. $$24,000 in 6SS; 5 Sections: Open, U2000, U1700, U1400, U1100. Open section Guaranteed Prizes in 7 Sections! Prizes: Open: $2,400-1,600-1,200- FIDE rated. Players may play up only one section. Memb. req’d: OCA A Heritage Event! 900-600-500, plus BU2300 $1,000-600; U2200, U2000, U1800, All 3 membership is required for all Ohio residents only. Join/renew at US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Sections pay: $1,200- 800-600-400; U1600 and U1400 both pay: $1,000- http://ohchess.org/. Time Control: 40/100, SD 30 d10. Site: Hilton AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, OREGON 600-400-200 U1200: $600-400-200-100. Plus 2 $50 Best Games prizes, Garden Inn Mayfield Village, 700 Beta Dr., Mayfield Village, OH 44143, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 one for Open, one for non-Open. Reg.: 3-day: 8 to 9:30 AM on Saturday; (440) 646-1777. Prizes: $6,000 Guaranteed! Open: $1,000-650-350, 69TH ANNUAL OREGON OPEN 2-day: 8 to 9 AM on Sunday Rds.: 3-day: 10 AM and 4 PM all 3 days, top under 2200 $350-$150; U2000: $500-350-150; top under 1800 $100; Lloyd Center DoubleTree Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland, OR except Rd 4 is at 4:30 on Sunday Rds.: 2-day: 9:30 AM, 11:30, 1:30 U1700: $400-250-150; top under 1500 $100; U1400: $400-250-150, top 97232. Official September US Chess regular ratings generally used. In and then merges at 4:30 on Sunday. Sept official rating list used. Open under 1200 $100; U1100: $300-$200-$100. No unrated may win more 4 Sections, OPEN: 6SS, 40/120, SD/30 d10, $$: $1500-900-600. U2200: Section FIDE rated except for fast games in 2-day schedule. Players than half of any prize amount except in Open section. Chess sets provided; 500- 325-225. U2000: 6SS, 40/120, SD/30 d10, $$: $500-325-225. with provisional ratings are subject to a 50% reduction in prizes, balance please bring clocks. EF: $99 by 8-28, $110 after or at site. Free entry to U1800: 500- 325-225. Unr. players not eligible for prizes in this section. goes to remaining prize winners. EF: $100 Early Bird Special if received GMs/IMs; no prize reduction. Re-entry $40, not available for Open U1600: 6SS, 40/120, SD/30 d10, $$: $500-325-225. U1400: 500-325- by 7/31, $120 from 8/1 to 8/21, $140 after 8/21 and $160 if paying at Section. Ent: Enter online at progresswithchess.org. Mail entries to 225. Unr. players not eligible for prizes in this section. U1200: 6SS, door. Only $75 EF for players U1200 or unrated. Unrated players are Progress With Chess, 12200 Fairhill Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44120, with check 40/120, SD/ 30 d10, $$: $500-325-225. U1000: 325-225 Unr: 150. Unr. not eligible for any cash prizes; book prize for best unrated in each payable to “Progress With Chess”. Schedule: Registration Ends 10:30 players limited to the Unr. prize in this section. ALL: EF: $105 if pre- section. Re-entry fee from 3-day to 2-day: $75, must be U2300. $10 am. Rounds: Saturday 11-4:30, Sunday 10-4:30, Monday 9-2:30. Byes: reg. by Aug. 29, $135 on-site. Free entry to GM’s and IM’s if pre-reg. by charge for refunds. GMs and IMs play for free, but $100 deducted Half point byes OK, limit 1, must commit before Rd. 2. Complete information, Aug. 29 (up to $105 deducted from any prize). Players under 19 in the from and prize winnings and $60 charge for late entry at door for GMs see flyer on our website at: www.progresswithchess.org Contact: U1200 section may pay a lower rate ($25 if pre-reg. by Aug. 29, $35 on- & IMs. Also $40 surcharge for players U2100 who want to play in the Michael Joelson, 216-321-7000, [email protected] site) and compete for trophies instead of cash prizes. US Chess Open Section. No credit cards at door, cash or check only. Players who membership is required. State membership is required for residents of forfeit any round are subject to a possible $25 fine at TD discretion. $5 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OR. Reg.: 9-10: 30am. Rds.: Players meeting: 10:30am. Rds.: Satur- fine for cell phone violations, possible loss of game in Open section. A State Championship Event! day-11am and 5pm, Sunday-10am and 6pm, Monday-9:30am and 3:30pm. $20 SCCF membership required for all So. Calif. residents. Byes: 2 byes AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, LOUISIANA Up to two half point byes available if requested before round one. ENT: allowed, but must be requested at least one hour before rd., Last rd. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER. INFO: byes ok, but must be requested before Rd. 3 and are irrevocable. Please 2019 LOUISIANA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP [email protected]. OTHER: For more info. including scholastic and bring standard equipment and know how to set your clock. Entries: 7-SS, G/90 i30. Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., blitz, see pdxchess.org. 2-day schedule is also offeredfor the U2000, SDCC, POB 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or online at www.scchess.com. Kenner, LA 70062, (504) 469-5000. USCF and FIDE Rated using FIDE U1600, and U1200. On-site reg: 8-8:45am Sunday. Players meeting: For More Info: email Chuck Ensey at [email protected] or call 858- rules. EF: $90 if received by 8/27, $100 thereafter and at site; LCA 8: 45am. Rds: 9am, 11:45am, 2:30pm at G/60 d10, then merges 432-8006. State Championship Qualifier. SCCF Annual Membership Memb. required ($15 Adult, $5 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $4000 b/100, 50% with 3-day. Players in the 3-day may withdraw and re-enter into Meeting 2 PM on Monday. Hotel Rates: $135, please book early as Gtd. One Section with Class Prizes: OPEN: $1000 + trophy (trophy to the 2-day by paying $105. A limited number of hotel rooms are room rate may increase at any time or even sell out. top LA resident)-500-250; U2000: $500-250; U1800: $400-200; U1600: available at a special chess rate of $111 plus tax for a single and $350-150; U1300/Unr: $300-100. Reg.: Sat. 8/31, 8:30-9am. Rds.: Sat.: $121 plus tax for a double. The rate lasts until the block of rooms A Heritage Event! 9:30 & 4:pm, Sun.: 9:30 & 2:30 & 7:30; Mon.: 9:30 & 2:30. Business sell out or until Aug. 9, whichever comes first. Call 1-800-996- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! meeting: Sat. 8/31 at 2pm. BYES: Up to three 1/2-pt. byes allowed if 0510 to reserve a room. BRING SET, BOARD, AND DIGITAL CLOCK. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, NEW JERSEY requested prior to final pairing of Rd. 3 (approx. 9am Sunday morning) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 and before any full-point bye is awarded. Requesting byes for both SEPT. 7-8, MASSACHUSETTS 72ND ANNUAL NEW JERSEY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - OVER Rounds 6 and 7 is not permitted and, due to FIDE regulations, if you US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) $$$10,000 $$$ IN PRIZES - GUARANTEED!! take a bye in the last round (Rd. 7) it must be a zero-pt. bye or you may 4TH MASSACHUSETTS SENIOR OPEN 6-SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, simply withdraw after Rd. 6. HR: $99, (504-469-5000), ask for chess 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 d5. Open to players born before 9/8/69. Courtyard Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 898-9100. A luxury hotel including spa. rate and reserve by 8/9 or chess rate may not be available. State Blitz Boston Norwood/Canton, 300 River Road, Norwood, MA 02062. 781- Free parking for day visitors. For chess rate ($129/night) use Championship: Sat. 8/31 at 8:30pm (USCF Blitz Rated), 7 Rd-Double SS 762- 4700. $$ 1,100 b/30 fully paid entries ($20 off entries count 60%), https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MORRM/G-NJC6 for (play each opponent as black and white), G/5 d0. EF: $20 if received by 80% G. 2 sects. Open: $250-125, top U2210 $100, top U2010 $100. online reservations. Please register by 8/15. Short walk to train station 8/27, $25 at site; $5 discount if also entering State Championship. LCA Under 1810: $200-125, top U1610 $100, top U1410 $100. All: Unrated with service to New York and Philadelphia (via Newark). 5 minute walk Memb. req’d, OSA. Prizes: $400 b/30, 50% Gtd. (one section with class can play in either sect. but can’t win more than $100 in U1810. EF: $49 to many restaurants and shopping. EF: $78 if received by 8/28, $80 prizes) Open: $100 + plaque to top LA resident - $50. U2000: $80, if mailed by 9/2 or online by 9/5, $60 at site. $20 discount to players in online at njscf.org until midnight 8/30, $90 onsite. In 3 sections, U1800: $70, U1600: $60, U1300: $40 (USCF Regular Ratings Used for U1810 sect. rated under 1200 or unrated. GMs and IMs free. MACA Open Section, Under 1800, Under 1600. With 3 day and 2 day schedules. Pairings & Prizes). Blitz Reg.: On-site any time prior to 8pm. Blitz Rds.: membership required for Mass. residents ($12/year). Reg.: Sat.8:30 Prizes: Open: $1400, $1100, $900, $700, $600, Class Prizes: 2200 - Round 1 at 8:30pm, other rounds follow each other immediately - should to 9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10 am and 3 pm each day. Bye: O.K. all, limit 1, must 2399: $500, $300, $100; 2000 - 2199: $500, $300, $100; U2000: $500, end around 11pm. Only four electronic notation devices may be used in commit before rd. 2, no half point byes for players receiving full point $300 100; Class Prize: Top Senior (55+): 200; Trophy to NJ Champion. the main tournament: Monroi, eNotate, Plycount and Chess NoteR, and byes. Ent.: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Under 1800 Section: $500, $300, $100, Class Prizes: Top Senior (55+): they must remain on top of the table at all times. The TD has the right Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or enter online at www.MassChess.org. 200. Under 1600 Section: $500, $300, $100, Class Prizes: Top Senior to inspect your notation device at any time before, during, or after your Info:email to [email protected] or phone 603-891-2484. Day of the (55+): 200, Top D, E & F: $200. $100 prize for best Open section game. games. Cell phones must be turned off and no other electronic devices tournament phone 603-557-1732. W. $100 prize for best game in either Under 1800 or Under 1600 section. of any kind are allowed in the tournament hall, including lap top computers, All sections get these trophies: Top 3, Top Senior over 55, Top under PDAs, ipads/ipods, cell phone watches, headphones, etc. Ent/Info: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! age 16, Top under age 13. Unrated may win first place in Open section Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654, or email SEPT. 7-8, VERMONT only. 3 day registration at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 8/31. 2 day reg at [email protected], (504) 208-9596; or for more tournament details US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 hotel: Sunday, 9/1 9-10 am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 12:00 & 6:30 pm, and to enter on line with credit card at please go to www.cajunchess.com. DANVILLE OPEN Sunday 11 am & 6 pm, Monday 9 am & 3:30 pm. Rounds: 2 day 1-2- Danville Community Center, between Passumpsic Savings Bank and 3(G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30 am, 12:45 pm and 3:00 pm. 3 Day and 2 Day US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Danville Library, 41 US-2, Danville, VT 05828. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, schedules merge in round 4. All Prizes Guaranteed. Email: halsprech- A State Championship Event! 40/90, SD/30;+30, FIDE rated. EF: $55 postmarked by 31 August, $60 [email protected] Phone: (732) 259-3881. Mail checks made payable to AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, ILLINOIS at site. $$GTD: $300-150. U2000 $125 U1800 $125. U1600: 4SS, 40/ NJSCF to: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 90, SD/30;+30, Open to 1599 & under. EF: $40 postmarked by 31 should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, email 2019 ILLINOIS OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP August, $45 at site, $20 less for players rated under 1000 or unrated. address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee. 6SS. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago- $$GTD: $250-125. U1400 $100, U1200 $100. 4SS, 40/90, SD/30;+30, Downers Grove, 2111 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60515, (630) ALL: Reg.: 9:00-9:45 AM. Rds.: Sat: 10:00, 4:00; Sun: 10:00, 4:00. A Heritage Event! 971-2000. An Illinois Chess Tour Event. $10,000 guaranteed! $9,400 International online membership included for Canadian players. ENT: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! tournament prize fund plus $600 in door prizes for ICA members! Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFORMATION: AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, MASSACHUSETTS Two sections (Both FIDE rated—FIDE Laws of Chess will be followed). [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. $100 prize for top US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Open: open to all; Reserve: open to Under 1800 or unrated. Schedule: four scores in club. Other prizes TBA. 79TH NEW ENGLAND OPEN 3- day option— Aug. 31-Sept 2, G/90+30, Sat. & Sun. 10am & 4pm, 6-SS, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day schedule G/45 d10 in rds. 1-3. No 2- Mon. 10am & 3:30pm. 2-day option Sept. 1-2, rds. 1-3 G/45 d5, then US Chess Junior Grand Prix! day Championship section). Crowne Plaza Boston-Newton, 320 merge with 3-day at rd. 4. Sun. 10am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4pm, Mon. 10am & SEPT. 9, 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, NEW YORK Washington St., Newton, MA 02458. $4000 GUARANTEED. 4 sections. 3:30pm. 1/2-point byes (maximum two) OK all rounds, must commit by US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Championship (FIDE rated), open to players over 1800: $650-300- end of round 2; round 6 byes may not be rescinded after round 2. Prizes: Nassau Semi-finals 250 Top U2400 $225, Top U2200 $225. Under 2000: $400-200-150. $9,400 unconditionally guaranteed! Open Section: $1,500-900-450- 4SS, 45/90, SD/30 d5. 1st Presbyterian Church, 182 Main St., Mineola. U1800: $400-200-150. U1600: $300-150-100, Top U1400 $150, Top 260-150; Under 2400 $480-230-120; Under 2200 $460-220-110; Under Semi- final: open to over 1399, or 2.5 pts in Nassau Qualifying. EF: U1200 $150. New England Championship title to highest scoring New 2000 $450-210-100. Reserve (Under 1800) Section: $900-500-225- $34 by 9/6. $$ (900 b/30, top 2 gtd.) 180-120, U2200, U2000, U1800,

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U1600, U1400/UR each 120. 2.5 pts qualifies for top section of NCC 3 merges with 3 day schedule EF: $62 if postmarked before 8/20; $75 purchase USCF membership, no tournament entry fee!)! GMs, IMs, and Championship. Novice: under 1400/UR not qualified for Semi-final at site. IM & GM free-EF deducted from any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, WGMs get free entry, no deduction from prize! Pre-register online at: section. EF $21 by 9/6. $$ (136 b/8) 80, U1200/UR 56. Both: EF non- $10 off Out of state residents. Prize Info: Prizes: ($2500 b/65 Top 3 https://atlchessclub.com/event-registration-list/. See a pre-registered memb $10 more, $7 more at site. 2 byes 1-4. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: Gtd) 1000+T-400-200 U2200, U2000, U1800 200/100 each. US Chess list of players here: https://atlchessclub.com/pre-registered-player- 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782, Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Available. IASCA lists/. Registration 8:30am-9:30am day of event, or call (678) 628-5615 [email protected]. membership required, ($10 regular, $25 patron or Out of State Accepted by September 13th to register by phone. $4500 total prizes Guaranteed! (OSA). On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Eric Vigi,l 445 Open Section prizes: 1st -$1100, 2nd -$700, 3rd-$450. 1st U2000-$250; US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246 or register online at www.onlineregis- U1800 Section prizes: 1st-$600, 2nd-$300, 3rd-$200, 1st U1600-$100; SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, FLORIDA tration.cc Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated!! (rounds 1 and 2 of 2 U1400 Section prizes: 1st-$350, 2nd-$150, 3rd-$100, 1st U1000/Unr - US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 day schedule not FIDE rated) Byes: Bye available Rounds 1-3 if requested $75; U800 Section prizes: 1st-$55, 2nd-$40, 3rd-$30. **Players may CFCC 2019 AUTUMN OPEN & SCHOLASTIC one hour prior to start of round. Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior to play in next higher section if within 100 points of that section.* **Unrated Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819. tournament starting. USCF – September 2019 Rating List will be used players should play in the bottom section or in a higher section if $8,800 b/150 (Schol=1/2) 60% Guaranteed! 5 Rounds at G/120 d5 for pairing purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Call 319-621-3116 or approved by the TD.* Half point byes available any round. Must request (2-day and Scholastic: Rounds 1 & 2 G/60 d5) time controls 5 sections: [email protected]. Directions: Take I-80 to exit 240, go south on before the start of round 2! Come party and play at the 2nd Birthday Prizes* Premier: $1000-500-400-200; Under 2000: $900-600-300-200; Dubuque St. to Market St., turn Right on Market to Madison St. then a Bash of the CCSCATL! In addition to our traditional tournament donuts Under 1700: $900-600-300-200; Under 1400: $800-400-300-200. Schol left and and you are there! Hotel: The Iowa House, 125 N. Madison St., and coffee, we will also be serving light snacks to celebrate our second U1200: $300-200, Under 1000 $100, U800 $100. Mixed pair prizes Iowa City, IA 52245, Chess rate available, $110 (INCLUDES PARKING) birthday! USCF Rated. USCF Required (can be purchased on site). Sets (male-female team): $200-100. Rated players may play up one section only until 9/1/19, rates may increase after this date. Restaurant, more and Clocks provided for all of our events. Email [email protected] only. *Unrateds limited to $100 unless Place prize in Premier section. restaurants in walking distance. (319) 335-3513. Mixed Doubles teams or call (678) 628-5615 for more information. EF: $90 by September 6, $100 until 6pm September 13; $110 if paid on- must be average USCF U2000. May be in different sections. 1st $70, site. U1200 EF: $45 by September 6, $55 until 6pm September 13; $60 2nd $50 3rd $30. SEPT. 15, NEW JERSEY if paid on-site. CFCC member discount: $10 ($5 for Jr/Sr memb). Byes: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 1/2-pt must commit before Round 2 is paired (max 2 byes). Reg.: ends A State Championship Event! DON CARRELLI MEMORIAL GRAND PRIX 1/2-hour before 1st round. 2-day: Rnds. 1 & 2 Sat (G/60 d5) 11am & SEPT. 14, PENNSYLVANIA 4-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 3 2pm. Rnd. 3 Sat (G/120 d5) 5pm, Rnds. 4 & 5 Sun (G/120 d5) 9:30am & US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Sections: Open, U1800, U1200. Open Section: EF: $45, $35 members, 2:30pm. 3-day: All Rnds G/120 d5, Fri 7pm, Sat 11am & 5pm, Sun 2019 PA STATE GAME/60 CHAMPIONSHIP GM free (-$30 from prize). Prize Fund: $1200 b/40 paid section entries. 9:30am & 2:30pm. SIDE EVENTS: Saturday Night Blitz (soon after the 4SS, G/60 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow 75% guaranteed. Prizes: $300-250-200. U2400 $150, U2200 $125, U2000 3rd round), Free Chess Lecture on Saturday (September 14) @ 9:30am. Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by $100, Top Age 55+ $75. U1800 Section: EF $30, $25 members. Prizes, HR: $119 includes free parking and WiFi; call 407-351-2420 and mention 9/6, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: b/30: $120-100-80, U1600 $60, U1400 $50. U1200 Section: EF $30, “Chess Tournament” Reserve by August 23 to get the discounted $25 by 9/6, $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies $25 members. Prizes, b/30: $120-100-80, U1000 $60, U800 $50. Register: room rate. Non-Registered Guests: Free Parking and in-out for all. to Top 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K- 10:30-11:20 a.m. Those registering before 11:30, or lined-up to do so, HOTEL ROOMS & ONLINE REGISTRATION: Direct links to hotel booking 12 U900. EF: $15 by 9/6, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: will be charged $5 less! Rounds: 11:30 a.m., 1:15, 3:00, 4:45 p.m. Byes: and online registration are available on our website: https://www.cen- Trophies: Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 10am. Rds.: 1 per player allowed. Must declare before round 3. Info: westfield- tralflchess.org/cfcc-2019-autumn-open-scholastic-wyndham-orlando. 10:30-1-3:15-5:45. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., chessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS: EF must be received online by 6pm on Pittsburgh, PA 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected]. W. SEPT. 17, NEW YORK September 13. BY US MAIL (by September 6th): CFCC Attn: 2019 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Autumn Open, 95 Orense Way, Oviedo, FL 32765; INFO:www.cen- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 14-15, MARYLAND MARSHALL MASTERS tralflchess.org/events or [email protected]; TD contact info: 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 Steven Vigil at 321-297-7087. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 UMBC CHAMPIONSHIP GTD: $250-150-100; U2400: $125; U2300: $100; Biggest upset: $25. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, G/90, +30incr. University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person A State Championship Event! Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd floor). Open: (All) $$1260: $400-300- reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one SEPT. 13-15, TENNESSEE 200 Gtd., Class prizes $120 ea. to top U2300, U2100, U1900. Top UMBC bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshall US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 student awarded trophy & title of 2019-2020 UMBC Chess Champion. Cer- chessclub.org/register. 2019 TENNESSEE OPEN STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP tificates & UMBC Class titles to top UMBC students U2200, U2000, U1800, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, G/90 d5. Montgomery Bell State Park Inn & Conference Center, U1600, U1400, U1200, & Unr. All prospective members of any UMBC Chess SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, CONNECTICUT 1020 Jackson Hill Rd., Burns, TN 37029. $$ (4,000 b/80, 75% Guaran- Team for academic year 2019-2020 must play in this section. Free ent. to US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) teed). 2 Sections: Open, $600 + plaque-$350-$275, Expert $250 + GMs, $50 deducted from any prizes. U1800: (U1800/Unr.) $$1080 b/40: 10TH ANNUAL HARTFORD OPEN plaque-$200, Class A $225 + plaque-$175, Class B & below $200 + $350-250-150, Class prizes $110 ea. to top U1600, U1400. No Unr. player 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Amateur, plaque, $100. open to U1600. $300 + plaque-$225-$175, may win more than $250 in this section. See separate TLA for rated begin- Hartford Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Class D $150 + plaque-$100, Class E $125 + plaque-$100, Class F & ner’s tournament held 9/14. All: EF: $55.00. Make out check to Maryland Locks. CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $7000 guaranteed below $125 + plaque-$100, Unrated $125 + plaque-$100. Unrateds Chess Association. Register online at http://mdchess.com (email questions prize fund. 4 sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. $1000-600-400, U2210 are only eligible for the top three prizes in the Open section and Unrated to [email protected]). Reg.: 8:30-9:30am Sat., Rds.: 10-3-7:30pm Sat, $420-210. Under 2010: $700-400-200, top U1810/Unr $420-210. Under prize in the Amateur section. Plaques to top Tennessee residents. Both, 10:30-3:30pm Sun. Byes: Up to three 1/2-pt. byes avail. in Rds. 1-5 if 1610: $600-320-170, top U1410 (no Unr) $300-150. Under 1210: $300- EF: $70 if mailed by 9/6, online www.tnchess.us until 9/10, $80 later req’d at least 1 hr. before Rd. (before Rd. 2 for any Rd. 4-5 bye), but only 200-100. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1210 or $200 in U1610. and on-site. TCA memb. req’d. for TN residents. Reg. Fri. 5:00-6:00 pm at most one 1/2-point bye in Rds. 4-5. HR: La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1734 Mixed doubles: $200-100 bonus to best male/female combined score or Sat. 8:30-9:30 am CDT. Re-entry available for $45 (counts as half West Nursery Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090, 410-859-2333, www.lq.com (From among all sections. Must average under 2200; may play in different entry towards prize fund). Rds. Rd. 1 Friday 7:00 pm or Saturday 10:00 I-95, take Exit 47A onto I-195 towards BWI Airport. Take Exit 2A onto 295 sections; register by 2 pm 9/21. Top 3 sections EF: $83 online at ches- am, Rds. 2 and 3 Saturday 2:00 pm-7:00 pm, Rds. 4 and 5 Sunday 10:00 north towards Baltimore; take first exit, bearing right onto West Nursery saction.com by 9/18, 3-day $88, 2-day $87 if check mailed by 9/11, am-2:00 pm. Byes: 1/2 point bye available for any one round if requested Road.) Directions to UMBC: Take Exit 47B off I- 95 & follow signs to $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. U1210 Section EF: at or before registration. HR: $115 per night (limited rooms, reserve UMBC. Park in Commons Drive garage. all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs soon), 25% discount for military, seniors, handicapped, and state employ- & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA or ees, 615-797-3101, mention “Tennessee Chess.” Camp sites: Tent $15, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! WMCA members. Re-entry (no Major) $40. Unofficial uschess.org ratings RV $25 or $32 w/hookups, 615-797-9052. Find alternative hotels in SEPT. 14-15, GEORGIA usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Dickson, TN (10 minute drive). W. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 CCSCATL 2ND ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young A Heritage Event! 2-day chess tournament. Location: Chess Club and Scholastic Center Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. 3-day US Chess Junior Grand Prix! of Atlanta, 2500 Old Alabama Rd., Suite 11, Roswell, GA 30076. 4 schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, IOWA sections: Open, U1800, U1400, U800/Unr 5 rounds, G/90 d5. Sat 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) rounds: 10AM-2PM-6PM. Sun rounds: 10AM-2PM. Entry Fee - (Open, 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $109-109, 860- 65TH IOWA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (USCF & FIDE RATED) IASCA U1800, and U1400) $70 CCSCATL members if paid online, by phone or 627-5311; reserve by 9/7 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com GP SUPER QUALIFIER mailed check, or in person by September 13th; $75 day of event. $10 or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge 5-SS, G/90, i30. Accelerated pairings may be used in Rounds 1-2. more each for non-members (this means $80 non-members paid by for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- IASCA Super GP Qualifier. Loc: The Iowa Memorial Union 2nd story September 13th, and $85 day of event). U800 Section Entry Fee - $40 201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after Ballroom, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52245. Reg.: Onsite Friday CCSCATL members if paid online, by phone or mailed check, or in person entering). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 6:00pm and ends at 6:30pm Saturday 8:30am and ends at 9:30am. by September 13th; $45 day of event. $5 more each for non-members SEPT. 20-22, VIRGINIA Rds.: 3 day schedule Fri 7:00pm Sat 10:00 2:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30 two (this means $45 non-members paid by September 13th, $50 day of US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 day schedule Rds. 1-2 G/60 d5 Sat 9:30am and 12:00 noon then round event). Moms of players registered in the tournament play FREE (you VA SENIOR OPEN While limited to players born on or before 9/22/1969 (i.e. 50+ years of age), the tournament is also open to players from ANY state. 5SS, G/120 d5. $$1900 in Guaranteed Prizes. 1 Section. Prizes: $700-400- 300; U2000: $125; U1800: $125; U1600: $125; U1400: $125. Trophies 10th annual to Top Age 60-69 and Top Age 70+. Top Virginian also wins free entries to both the 2020 VA Senior Open AND to the 2020 National Senior Tour- nament of Champions. Location/Hotel:Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston; HARTFORD OPEN 650 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22203; (703) 310-1999; FREE PARKING, Free Wifi. Reg.: Fri 6:00-6:50pm; Sat 9:00-9:50am. Rds.: 7, 10-2:30, 10-2:30. Byes: One irrevocable 1/2 pt bye, must declare before Rd. 2. Sept 20-22 or 21-22, Sheraton Bradley Hotel EF: $85; or $75 advance entry at ACC club, by mail or on-line; VA residents must have current VCF membership ($15). By mail: (MUST be post-marked by Sep 16) mail form, check payable to “VA Chess Feder- ation” to: Adam Chrisney (VA Sr Open), P.O. Box 151122, Alexandria, $109 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle VA 22315. On-line: www.vachess.org Saturday Evening Blitz: G/5 d0; 5 rd double swiss – open to non-seniors. Reg ends: 7:20pm; Rd. 1: 7:30pm – EF: $20 – prizes b/o entries; 80% returned as prizes. Info $7,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES only: [email protected] W. A Heritage Event! For full details see “Grand Prix” in this issue. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, WEST VIRGINIA US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 81ST WV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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WVCA and USCF Grand Prix event. Open, 5 SS, 40/100, SD/30 d5. round 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point 7801 Leesburg Pike (VA-7), Falls Church, VA 22043. Free parking, free Harrison County Senior Citizen Center, 500 W. Main St., Clarksburg, last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if shuttle to Tysons Corner Center and Metro. $26,000 guaranteed prizes. WV 26301. EF: $50 by 9/1 $60 at site, GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $60 required) must pay $5 per round and be US Chess members. ENT: In 4 sections: Premier: Open to FIDE 1900/over, USCF 2000/over, and deducted from prize. $5 discount for WVCA members. Reentry $60. Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, all foreign FIDE rated. $3000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400, clear or Reg.: 9 – 10 am; 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000. FIDE. tiebreak first bonus $100, top FIDE Under 2300/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, Minimum prize $700 to first 7 foreign GMs to enter online by 9/27 who 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Prizes: $ b/25: $400, 200, 100, U1900/1600/1300 SEPT. 27, NEW YORK play all 9 rounds with no byes, minimum prize $400 to first 7 foreign $100, 60 ($500.00 Guaranteed), Upset Prize $50. Unrated may not win US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 IMs/WGMs to enter online by 9/27 who play all 9 rounds with no byes, over $100. Info: [email protected]. ENT: HCCC, PO Box 4338, Clarks- MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) minimum prize $300 to the following who enter online by 9/27 and burg, WV 26302. Hotels: www.greater-bridgeport.com/stay.cfm 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used play all 9 rounds with no byes: other foreign GMs, US GMs, foreign WIMs. for pairings & prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 (no Unr) $1200- SEPT. 21, PENNSYLVANIA U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late 600. Under 1700: $1700-900-500-300-200, top Under 1500 (no Unr) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm $800-400. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200-100, top Under 1100 (no Unr) 4TH ANNUAL LVCA RUBEN SHOCRON MEMORIAL $1050 GTD- and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: $400-200. Prize limits: Unrated cannot win over $200 in U1300, $400 in RBO www.marshallchessclub.org/register. U1700, or $600 in U2100. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 5SS, G/30 d5. College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 2-player team combined score among all sections: $1000-500. Only first PA. 2 Sections: Open: $350-$250-$150, U2100/Unr-U1900-U1600- U1300. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 7 rounds of Premier counted. Team must average under 2200; may play $75 each.U1200 Scholastic: Trophies:1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, U900, Unr. EF: in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin 9/16 GM/IM free Schedule: 2019 U.S. CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP $30 by , $35 CASH onsite, ; $30 off prize. Reg See Nationals. round 2. Ratings: October FIDE ratings used in Premier, USCF October ends- 10:45 am. Rds.: Sat-11,12:30, 2:30, 4, 5:30. 1/2 point byes: limit 2. official in other sections. Unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise Info: www.lehighvalleychesscub.org, 484-866-3045. Checks payable to: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! unrated, Top 3 sections EF: $158 online at chessaction.com by 10/9, 5- Bruce Davis,1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. SEPT. 28-29, NEW YORK day $165, 4-day $164, 3-day $163 if check mailed by 10/1, all $180 at site US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) until 1 hour before rd 1, or online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before rd 1. U1300 Section: all EF $60 less than top 3 sections EF. Premier SEPT. 21-22, TEXAS 3RD ANNUAL PETER HENNER MEMORIAL 5SS, rds. 1-3 G/90 d10, rds. 4-5 40/100, SD/30 d10. Proctors Theatre, Section GMs, IMs, WGMs: free, $150 deducted from prize; no deduction US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 432 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305 (park free in Broadway Garage). from minimum prize. Premier FIDE rated foreign: EF $60 less than top DCC FIDE OPEN X $2100 guaranteed prizes. 3 sections. Open: $400-200-150, U2050/Unr 3 sections EF. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- $160-80. Under 1850: $240-120-60, U1650 (no unr) $140-70. Under Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Open: son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. $$875G. FIDE 1450: $150-80-40, U1250 (no unr) $70-40, unrated limit $70. Mixed Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. No checks at site, credit cards OK. and US Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Use US Chess ratings and doubles: top male/female combined score $100, averaging under 2200, Re-entry: $80, no Premier to Premier. 5-day schedule (Premier only): rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time any sections, reg/ by 2 pm 9/28. Open, U1850 EF: $72 at chessaction.com Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 1 pm & 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that by 9/25 or mailed by 9/19, $90 online or at site to 9 am 9/28. Online Sun 11 am & 5 pm, Mon 10 am & 3:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round entry $5 less to NYSCA mem. (may join with entry). U1450 Section EF: Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 11 & 5, Sun 11 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose $20 less. No check at site, credit card OK. GM/IM/WGM $50 from prize. schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 11 & 5, Mon 10 & their email address. $$ $400-$200-$100. EF: 2400+ $125, 2000-2399 Re-entry (except Open) $40. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise 3:30. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd. 4. $90, 1600 -1999 $99, U1600 $125, Senior/Birthday during tournament/ unrated. Special 1 yr USCF with magazine if paid with entry: At chess- Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. HR: $109-109-109, Additional Family Member $55. Dallas Chess Club membership required action.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at 866-716-8108, reserve by 9/20 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, or pay $20 non-member fee. Small Minimum prize to the First three site, $40, $25 & $17. Reg.: Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10-2-6, Sun 10-3:30. 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get minimum prize Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. Hotels nearby: see travel Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: Direc- (entry fee may be deducted from prize). Reserve: Open to players rated sites. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269, www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is US Chess rated 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. Questions: chesstour.com, Direc- for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted and uses US Chess rules. Note that this section may be merged with torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click instantly). Blitz tournament Sun. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. the Open if less that 8 players register. If so then all rules for FIDE “entry list” after entering). section apply. EF: $40. 10$ non Dallas Chess Club membership fee. The A Heritage Event! Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to next OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, VIRGINIA OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, ILLINOIS DCC Fide Open. 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to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, 747-1405 or (Cell) 775-354-8728 (AFTER 10/15/19 please call cell prizes.. In 7 sections. Premier (1900/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- number ONLY). [email protected] or check out our website at: win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. 1700-2099: shallchessclub.org/register. www.renochess.org. To verify entry check website. $1400-700-400-200. 1500-1899/Unr: $1400-700-400-200. 1300- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 1699/Unr: $1300-700-400-200. 1100-1499/Unr: $1200-600-400-200. An American Classic! Under 1300/Unr: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1100/Unr: $500-300-200- A Heritage Event! OCT. 19-20, NEW YORK 100, plaques to top 3, top U900, U700, U500, Unrated. Mixed doubles US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player combined score among all OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, NEVADA 6TH ANNUAL CENTRAL NEW YORK OPEN sections: $800-400-200. Must average under 2200; may play in different US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 5SS, rounds 1-2 G/90 d10, rds. 3-5 40/100, SD/30 d10. Hall of Languages, sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 10/12. Unrated prize limits: 37TH ANNUAL SANDS REGENCY RENO - WESTERN STATES Syracuse University, S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse 13210. $2500 guaranteed. $100 U1100, $200 U1300, $300 1100-1499, $400 1300-1699, $500 1500- OPEN - FIDE $$27,500 B/275 ($17,000 GTD.) In 3 sections. Open: $500-300-200, top U2100/Unr $210. Under 1900: 1899. Top 6 sections EF: $113 online at chessaction.com by 10/9, 6SS, OPEN Section 40/2, G/55 Min-d5, (“X”,“A”, “B”, “C”, “D” Sections $300-150-70, top U1700 (no unr) $160. Under 1500: $200-100-50, top 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 10/4, all $130 at site, or online until 40/2, G/1-d5 - 2-Day Schedule G/1-d5) . Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, U1300 (no unr) $110. Unrated may not win over $140 in U1500. Mixed 2 hrs before round 1. Under 1100 EF: all $50 less than above. All: No 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501.1-866-386-7829 or (775) 348- doubles: $150 bonus to best male/female combined score among all checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members; 2200. $$27,500 b/275. $$17,000 Gtd. (Prizes 1-7 in Open Section Gtd. sections. Team must average under 2200; may enter different sections; join/renew at il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used plus 1/2 of all other prizes). 6 Sections. Open (2200 & above) EF: register by 2 pm 10/19. College team prizes: Plaques to first 3 teams if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF with magazine if paid with $169, (2000-2199) EF: $250 (1999 & below) EF: $300) (GMs & IMs free (top 3 from school, all sections). Top 2 sections EF: $68 online at ches- entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic but must enter by (9/18) or pay late fee). $$2,000-1,000-900-800-700- saction.com by 10/16, $72 mailed by 10/10, $80 at site, or online until $15. Mailed or paid at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry $50; not available 600-500, (2399/below)- $1,000-500, (2299/below)- $1,000-500. (If there 8 am 10/19. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may join with in Premier. GMs $100 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, is a tie for 1st then a playoff for $100 out of prize fund plus trophy). entry). U1500 Section EF: all $20 less. No checks at site, credit cards rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 Expert Section (2000-2199) EF: $169; $$2,000-1,000-500-300-300. Sec. OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs: $60 from prize. Re-entry (no Open Section) am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier must ”A” (1800-1999) EF: $168; $$1,800-900-500-300-300, Sec. ”B” (1600- $40. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Sec. ”C” Special 1 yr USCF commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $113-113-113-113, 800- 1799) EF: $167; $$1,700-800-400-300-300, (1400-1599) EF: with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessac- Sec. ”D”/under 937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 9/27 or rate may increase. Car $166; $$1,500-700-400-300-300, (1399 & below) EF: tion.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $160; $$1,000-500-300-200; (1199 & below) - $$300; 2-Day EF: $165 Reg. rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com $40, $25 & $17. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. (No Open Section). Top Senior (65+) -$200; Club Champ. -$600-300. Bye: HR: or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. See travel websites. ALL: Entries must be postmarked by 9/18 or pay late fee-$11, do not Ent: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. mail after 10/11 or email after 10/15, $22 at site. Trophies: Open Cham- $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Direc- for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after pion, 1st Senior, 1st Unrated, 1st Expert and 1st – 3rd (“A” – “D” entering). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Blitz tmt. torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click sections). Unrated players are free entry but not eligible for cash prizes- “entry list after entering). Sat 9:30 pm, reg. by 9:15. must join USCF for 1 full year thru this tournament. 1st Unrated = A State Championship Event! trophy + 1 yr. USCF Mem. Senior discount (65+ yrs.) $10. Players may US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 13, PENNSYLVANIA play up. Provisionally rated players may only win 1/2 of 1st place money OCT. 22-27, MISSOURI US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 (except Open Section 1 – 7). CCA ratings may be used. Note: pairings US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) not changed for color unless 3 in a row or cause a plus 3 and if the 13TH ANNUAL SPICE CUP OPEN 2019 PA STATE ACTION CHAMPIONSHIP 9SS, G/90 + inc/30 Days Inn Hotel, 3660 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St Louis, 6SS, G/30 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned. SIDE MO 63127. $15,500 in prizes - all guaranteed. GM and IM norms Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 2 Sections: Championship: EF: $25 by EVENTS: Wed. (10/16) 7:00pm GM Sergey Kudrin – Clock Simul with possible. One Section, minimum 2000 FIDE to play. FIDE ratings used 10/5, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 game analysis (ONLY $30!); Thurs. (10/17) 6-7:15pm Lecture by IM for pairings and prizes. G. $5000-3000-2000-1500-1000- top U2450 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies: 1-3 U1400, 1-3 U1200, John Donaldson (FREE); 7:30pm- GM Alex Yermolinsky - Simul ($20); $500-250 top U2300 $500-250. Special prizes (which can be won in 1-3 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 10/5, $25 later. 7:30pm-Blitz (G/5 d0)) Tourney ($25) 80% entries = Prize Fund. Sat. addition to place or class prize): Top Woman/ Top Junior (born after Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. All: Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs. PSCF (10/19) (3-4:30pm) Free Game/Position Analysis - IM John Donaldson. 1/1, 2004)/ Top Senior (born before 1/1, 1969) $500 each. Limited free $5, OSA. Reg ends 10am. Rds.: 10:30-Noon-1:15-2:30-3:45-5:15. Ent/Info: REG.: (10/17) 5-8pm (10/18) 9-10am and (10/19) 9-10 am. RDS.: (Fri) PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223. 412- 12-7, (Sat) 10-6, (Sun) 9:30-4:30. 2-Day (10/19) Rd. 1 (10:30 am), Rd. 2 hotel accommodation at event hotel for GMs. All equipment provided. EF: Free to GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs (must complete all 9 rounds). 908-0286, [email protected] (12:45 pm), Rd. 3 (3:00 pm), Rd. 4 merge with regular schedule – (6:00 pm). Byes available any round if requested by Rd.1 (Open Section 2 Foreign FIDE-rated players/US FIDE Masters/US 2300+ $100 by 9/15, OCT. 15, NEW YORK byes max). ENT: make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY $125 by 10/13, $150 later or on onsite. US players 2200-2299 FIDE, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (address listed above), postmarked by 9/18. $11 late fee if postmarked $150 9/15, $175 by 10/13, $200 later or on onsite. US players 2100- MARSHALL MASTERS after 9/18. Do not mail after 10/11 or email after 10/15. $22 late fee 2199 FIDE, $200 9/15, $225 by 10/13, $250 later or on onsite. US 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 at site. HR: (Sun-Thurs. $65.30) (Fri. & Sat. $106.16) 1-866-386-7829 players 2000-2099 FIDE, $300 9/15, $350 by 10/13, $400 later or on GTD: $250-150-100; U2400: $125; U2300: $100; Biggest upset: $25 EF: Reservation Code: CHESS1019 (Reserve by 10/1/19 to get Chess rate. onsite. Schedule: Reg. ends Tue 3pm, rds. 10/22 5pm, 10/23 & 24 $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg INFO: Jerry Weikel, 6578 Valley Wood Dr., Reno, NV 89523, (H) 775- 10am & 5pm, 10/25 5pm, 10/26 10am & 5pm 10/27 10am HR: $69 (for

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King room) or $79 (for 2 doubles) including free continental breakfast, [email protected], 347-201-2269. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental fee) by 3 pm 12/27; prize limits do not apply to doubles. Top 6 sections internet & parking. For reservations call 314-821-3000 and use “Chess Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. EF: Online at chessaction.com: $245 by 9/15, $275 by 12/23. Mailed by Tournament” code. Ent: Webster University SPICE, c/o Clare Brown, Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). 12/15: 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day $278. Do not mail entry after 314-246-8075, [email protected] 470 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 12/15. Online 12/24 to 2 hours before round 1, or at site 12/26 to 1 MO 63119. More info @ www.webster.edu/spice/spicecup hour before round 1: $300. Open Section EF $100 more to US players US Chess Junior Grand Prix! if not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over. Under 1250 Section EF: All $120 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 23-24, NEW YORK less than above. Seniors 65/over in U1500/over: All $120 less than OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, NEW JERSEY US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) above. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GM, foreign US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 4TH ANNUAL SCHENECTADY OPEN AT PROCTORS IM/WGM/WIM in Open Section: Free; minimum prize $300 if playing 23RD ANNUAL EASTERN CHESS CONGRESS 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (rds. 1-3 G/90 d10). Proctors Theatre, 432 all 9 games with no byes; $200 EF deducted from prize (cannot lower 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Regency State St., Schenectady 12305 (park free in Broadway Garage). $$G prize to below minimum). US IM/WGM, foreign FM/WFM in Open Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540. Free parking, 1700. 3 sections. Open: $300-150-70, U2050/Unr $140-70. Under 1850: Section: Entry fees $100 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit wireless & fitness center,10% discount in hotel restaurant (except alcohol). $200-100-50, U1650 (no unr) $120-60. Under 1450: $120-80-40, U1250 cards OK. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. $$ 20,000 guaranteed. In 7 sections. Premier (1900/up): $2000-1000- (no unr) $70-30, unr limit $60. Mixed doubles: top male/female combined Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. 500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. score $100, averaging U2200, any sections, reg. by 3 pm 11/23. Open, Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. 5-day reg. ends 12/26 10 am, rds. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1900: $1400-700-400-200. Under U1850 EF: $65 at chessaction.com by 11/20 or mailed by 11/14, $80 12/26-28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30, 12/30 10 am. 4-day reg. ends 1700: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-200. Under 1300: online or at site to 10 am 11/23. NYSCA mem. online entry $5 less. 12/26 5 pm, rds. 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30. 3-day $1000-500-300-200. Under 1100: $500-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, U1450 EF: $20 less. No check at site, credit card OK. GM/IM/WGM reg. ends 12/27 10 am, rds. 12/27 11, 2:30 & 6, 12/28 11 & 6, 12/29 1st U900, U700, U500, Unr. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player $50 from prize. Re-entry (no Open) $40. Unofficial rating usually used 10 & 4:30. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 rounds; Open must commit combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Must average under if otherwise unr. Special 1 yr Premium USCF with online entry: Adult before rd. 3, others before rd. 4. HR: $99-99, 800-833-3308, 702-739- 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. 4111, rate may increase or chess block sell out about 11/15. Free 10/26. Unrated prize limits: $100 U1100, $200 U1300, $300 U1500, Reg.: Sat to 10 am, rds. Sat 11-3-7, Sun 10-3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must parking if guest room at Ballys. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use $400 U1700, $500 U1900. Top 5 sections EF: $118 online at commit before rd. 2. Hotels nearby: see travel sites. Ent: chessaction.com AWD #657633. Ratings: December FIDE used in Open, December chessaction.com by 10/23, 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 10/16, all or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service official USCF in others. For foreign players in U2300 & below, see $140 at site, or online until 2 hrs before round 1. Under 1100 EF: all $50 charge. Questions: [email protected]. Entry list: chessaction.com, www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm; highest of multiple ratings less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial click “entry list” after entry. usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated, or to qualify for An American Classic! be expelled. Special rules: CCA electronic devices rules used; see Premier. Special 1 year USCF with magazine if paid with entry. Online www.chesstour.com/devices.htm. Blitz 12/29 10 pm. Ent: chess at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! action.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 or at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry$50 (except Premier). GMs $100 (DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15 service from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, PENNSYLVANIA US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (Click on “entry Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, list” after entry). Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier must commit before rd. 2, others 50TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS before rd. 3. HR: $120-120, 609-987-1234 or use link at chesstour.com, 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/50 d10). Trophy sections reserve by 10/10. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/30-12/1, G/50 d10. Philadelphia Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. 201 Hotel (was Sheraton), 201 N 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. December Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. $15 service ratings used. $40,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In 10 sections. Premier Regional charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” (1900/over): $3500-1800-1000-600-400, clear win or tiebreak 1st $200, after entering). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Blitz U2400 $1800-900. FIDE. Under 2200: $2400-1200-600-400-300. Under ALABAMA tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 2000: $2400-1200-600-400-300. Under 1800: $2400-1200-600-400-300. Under 1600: $2000-1000-600-400-300. Under 1400: $1600-800-500- AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1 , 50th Annual “Southern US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 300-200. Under 1200: $1600-800-500-300-200. Under 1000: Trophies Congress” (GA) NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, CONNECTICUT to top 10. Under 800: Trophies to top 10. Under 600: Trophies to top 10. See Grand Prix. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200, $400 U1400, $600 U1600, $800 AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 , Alabama State Chess Championship 5TH ANNUAL STAMFORD OPEN U1800, or $1000 U2000. Mixed doubles: top male-female combined See Grand Prix. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton score $2000-1000-600-400, averaging under 2200, any sections, reg. Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Parking $12. $8500 guaranteed before both players begin rd. 2, teams including an unrated limited to SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29 , 2019 American Chess Promotions prizes. In 4 sections. Major (1800/up): $1000-600-400, top U2210 $400- $400. Student/Alumni plaques to top 7 teams of 4 (U1000, U800 & “Amateur Championship” (GA) 200. Under 2010: $800-500-300, top U1810 $400-200. Under 1710: U600 sections only, combined score in these sections) representing any See Georgia. $700-400-300, top U1510 $370-180. Under 1310: $500-300-200, top U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Top 7 OCT. 12 , National Chess Day Rated Beginners Open U1110 $200-100. Unrated prize limits: U1310 $100, U1710 $200. Mixed sections entry fee: $138 online at chessaction.com by 11/27, 3-day Open to players rated less than 1200 and Unrated. Register now as space doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all $143, 2-day $142 mailed by 11/20, $160 at site, or online until 2 hours is limited. One section: Dual Rated 5SS, G/25 d5. EF: Free registration sections: $300-150. Must average under 2200; may play in different sec- before rd. 1. GMs $120 from prize. Re-entry (no Premier) $60. Under for Moms of registered players! Dads, kids, and all others $15 before tions; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 11/3. Top 3 sections EF: $88 1000, Under 800, Under 600 EF: $48 online at chessaction.com by 10/09. $20 on site. Trophies and chess clocks for top players in two cate - online at chessaction.com by 10/30, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed 11/27, $52 mailed by 11/20, $60 at site. All: No checks at site, credit gories: U1200 and Unrated. On-site registration and check in 9:15-9:30am. by 10/23, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. Under cards OK. Special 1 yr USCF with magazine paid with entry. At chessac- Rds.: 1000, 1100, 1200 Free Lunch provided by the Raytheon Corpo - 1310 Section: all EF $20 less. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs tion.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, ration, 1300, 1400, and 1500. Huntsville Public Library, 915 Monroe St., & IMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA members. $40, $25 & $17. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Huntsville, AL 35801. Ent & Info: www.huntsvillecc.com/2019ncdrbo. Addi - Re-entry $40 (except Major). Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used Sat 12 & 6:15, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day top 7 sections schedule: Reg. tional Inquiries: [email protected], David Hayes: 256.348.0044. if otherwise unrated, or to qualify for Major. Special 1 yr USCF with ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6:15, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young trophy sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. 10, 12:45 & 3:30 OCT. 12 , National Chess Day Scholastic - 10th Annual - A Char - Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. 3-day sched- each day. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Premier must commit ity Event! ule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day before rd. 3, others before rd. 4. HR: $110-110-130, link at chesstour.com 5SS, TC: G/30 d5. Brookwood Village. 780 Brookwood Village, Birm - schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: or 215-448-2000, reserve by 11/15. Parking: Hotel 201, chess rate 50% ingham, AL 35209. Rated: Rook (K-12), EF: $20. Not Rated: Novice all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $105-105, 800-408-7640, 203- off regular (about $20). Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St/1540 Vine St (1 (6th-12th) and Primary (K-5th): EF: $20, if mailed by OCT 5th. Trophy: 358-8400; reserve by 10/28 or may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or block from site), about $7/day Sat & Sun, $22 other days. Car rental: 1st-3rd, Medals 4th – 6th. Late REG.: OCT 12th at 8AM; Late Fee: Add Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or link at chesstour.com. Ent: chess - $10 more. Rds.: 9-10-11-1-2. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. Proceeds charge. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201- action.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, goes to Children’s of Alabama . ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC., 5184 Caldwell 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after $15 service charge. Questions: [email protected], chesstour.com, chess - Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@ entering). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. tour.info, or leave message at 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at gmail.com; www.AlabamaChess.org. chesstour.com (click “entry list” after entry). Blitz tournament Sat 10 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! pm; enter by 9:45 pm. NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN ARIZONA US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) An American Classic! 14TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES OPEN A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Airtel Plaza US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Tuesday Night Open Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406. Parking $8/day, $12 DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADA 4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament; ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm. One including overnight. Flyaway bus, LAX-Van Nuys about $10 each way; US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) game every Tuesday of the month: Time Control: 40/120, SD/60 d5. free shuttle to bus and train station. Free wireless, gym, indoor pool, 29TH ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN OPEN PRIZES: 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries; ENTRY hot tubs; restaurants within walking distance. $15,000 guaranteed Open Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms FEE: $45; TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: prizes. 6 sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. $1500-700-500-300, clear possible. Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 7000 E. Shea Blvd., Suite H-1910, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top U2250 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2050: (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las AUG. 17 , 6th Annual Prescott Open - a Mini-Swiss Event $1200-600-300- 200. Under 1850: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1650: Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. $120,000 guaranteed prizes. In 3 SS, 30/60, 30/30, 30/30 d0. Yavapai College, Bldg. 31, Rm. 101, 1100 $1100-600-300-200. Under 1450: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1200: 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-600-500-400-400, E. Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301. Sections 8-10 by rating. Prizes: $150 $600-300-200-100. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if oth- clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $200, top FIDE Under 2400/Unr b/8: $100-50. EF: $20 PCC members, $25 others. Free to OTB Masters. erwise unrated, or to qualify for Major. Unrated prize limits: U1200 $2400-1200. FIDE rated, GM & IM norms possible. Under 2300: $7000- Reg.: 9:30-10:15 am. Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent: Tom Green, 1533 But - $100, U1450 $200, U1650 $300, or U1850 $400. Mixed doubles bonus 4000-2000-1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 2100: $7000-4000- termilk, Prescott, AZ 86305. 740-803-2532, [email protected]. W. prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sec- 2000-1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1900: $7000-4000-2000- tions: $500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in 1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1700: $6000-3000-1500-1000- NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3 , 14th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 11/2. Top 5 sections 800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700- See Grand Prix. EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by 10/30, 3- day $113, 2-day $112 600-500-400-300-300. Under 1250: $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400- DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29 , 29th annual North American mailed by 10/23, $120 online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site. 400-300-300, top Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500. No separate U1000 Open (NV) Under 1200 EF: all $40 less than top 5 sections EF. GMs, IMs & WGMs section; under 1000 in U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000 prizes; See Grand Prix. free; $100 deducted from prize. No checks at site; credit cards OK. receive larger if winning both. Prize limits: 1) Unrated limit $500 in Online EF $5 less to SCCF members; join/renew at scchess.com. All: U1250, $1000 U1500, $1300 U1700, $1600 U1900, $2000 U2100. 2) Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at ches- Under 26 games played as of Dec 2019 official may not win over $1500 CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN saction.com. Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at U1250, $3000 U1500 or U1700. Games rated too late for Dec 2019 list AUG. 6, 13, 20, 27, SEPT. 3, 10, 17, 24, OCT. 1 , Steve site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry (except Major) $60. 3-day schedule: not counted. 3) If post-event rating posted 12/20/18-12/20/19 was Brandwein Memorial Tuesday Night Marathon Reg. Fri to 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 4) Balance Reg. Sat to 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all rds, of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus See Grand Prix. limit 2; Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $109- prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $2000-1000- AUG. 10 , Foster City G/75 (3SS, G/75 d5) 109, 818-997-7676, reserve by 10/18 or rate may increase. Car rental: 500-300-200. Only rounds 1-7 of Open Section counted. Team must Foster City Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA, 94404. Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Questions: chesstour.com, average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no exta Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 50% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50.

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1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Aug US Chess Junior Grand Prix! record, Top 5 clubs, & Top 5 schools, in each section (min 2/team, top 4 19 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: 50, Econ 40 w AUG. 17-18, Bernardo Smith Memorial Championship (4SS, count). Medals to others. K-12 players only. 4 sections based on rating: 1/2 prz. after 8/4 +20, playup +20, GMs/IMs-$0 by 7/27. Info: G/90 d5) 1299-1000, 999-700, 699-400, u400. Sched: Reg 10-10:30. Games: 11- http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, 57 Post Street (4th fl.), San Francisco, 12:30-2-3:30-5. EF: $40 by 8/29, $50 after 8/29 & onsite, Playup +$10. Sept 2019 Supp & TD disc to place players. Info/Ent/Flyer: www.BayArea AUG. 10, Sacramento G/90 (3SS, G/90 d5) CA 94104. 4SS, G/90 d5, FIDE rated. Sections & Prizes: Total $900/b50. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prizes: Prize: $600 1800+: $200 $150 $100 u2000 $100; u1800: $150 $100 $50 u1500 Chess.com/laborkids or berkeleychessschool.org. W. $50. Aug 19 suppl. Entry: $45, $40 MI members, playup: $10 (if rating b/36. 1700+: $150-100, u1900 50. u1700: $150-100, u1600 50. Aug 19 AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 2019 CalChess State Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-1-4:30. EF: 43, Econ 33 w 1/2 1600+), late fee: $5 after 8/14. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rounds: Sat & Sun Championship (Labor Day) prz. after 8/4+20, playup +20, GMs/IMs - $0 by 7/27. Info: 10a, 2:30p. Contact: [email protected], chessclub.org. W. See Grand Prix. http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. AUG. 18, Foster City Kids Swiss & Quads (PK-12) Foster City Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA, 94404. SEPT. 7, Howard Donnelly Memorial Championship (5SS, G/40 d5) AUG. 10, Sacramento Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, 57 Post Street (4th floor) San Francisco, Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: players w + Trophies: players w + score, medals to others. Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5): Reg.: 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 36, 51 after 8/12. Quads CA 94104. 5SS, G/40 d5. Sections: one Open section for all players. score, medals to others. Reg & Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30- Sep 19 suppl. Prizes: $720 b/40 50% guaranteed. $240 $120 u2200: 5p. EF: 29, 44 after 8/5. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. (3RR, G/30 d5): Reg & Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 31, 46 after 8/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. $85 u2000: $80 u1800: $70 u1600: $65 u1400: $60. Entry: $35, $30 MI , Fremont Kids Swiss & Quads (PK-12) members. Late fee: $5 after 9/4. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rounds: 10a, 11:30a, AUG. 10 , Fremont G/61 (3SS, G/61 d5) Fremont Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: AUG. 18 1p, 2:30p, 4p. Contact: [email protected], chessclub.org. W. Fremont Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94538. Prizes: Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5): players w + score, medals to others. Reg.: 9- $1,300 b/50. 50% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500- SEPT. 7, Foster City Kids & Quads (PK-12) 9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 36, 51 after 8/4. Quads (3RR, G/30 1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Aug 19 Foster City Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA, 94404. d5): Reg & Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 31, 46 after Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-11:30-2-4:30. EF: 50, Econ 40 Trophies: players w + score, medals to others. Swiss (4SS, G/30 8/4. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. w 1/2 prz. after 8/12+20, playup +20, GMs/IMs - $0 by 8/4. Info: d5): Reg.: 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 36, 51 after 9/1. Quads AUG. 11, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12) http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. (3RR, G/30 d5): Reg & Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 31, 46 after 9/1. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, BAC August Championship + score, medals to others. Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5): Reg.: 9-9:15a. Games: See Grand Prix. SEPT. 7, Cupertino G/90 (3SS, G/90 d5) 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 36, 51 after 8/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ NEW Venue: Aloft Cupertino, 10165 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA signature. W. AUG. 24, San Francisco Swiss Blitz - August (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 95014. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 50% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 d5) (BLZ) AUG. 11, San Ramon Kids Swiss & Quads (PK-12) 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50- Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, 57 Post Street (4th fl.), San Francisco, 50. Sep 19 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-1-4:30. EF: 50, Econ Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA CA 94104. 4SS, G/30 d5. Sections: 800+, 500-799, u500. Aug 19 suppl. 94583. Trophies: players w + score, medals to others. Swiss (4SS, 40 w 1/2 prz. after 9/1+20, playup +20, GMs/IMs - $0 by 8/23. Info: Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 each section, medals to others. Entry: $35, http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. G/30 d5): Reg.: 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 36, 51 after 8/5. playup: $10, late fee: $10 after 8/19. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rounds: 10- Quads (3RR, G/30 d5): Reg & Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15- 2:30pm. Blitz: G/5 d0, Reg.: 3-3:45pm, Rounds: 4-6pm. Entry: $15 SEPT. 7, Sacramento G/75 (3SS, G/75 d5) 5p. EF: 31, 46 after 8/5. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Contact: [email protected], chessclub.org. W. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prizes: Prize: $600 AUG. 11, Cupertino G/90 (3SS, G/90 d5) b/36. 1700+: $150-100, u1900 50. u1700: $150-100, u1600 50. Sep 19 AUG. 24, Cupertino Kids Swiss & Quads (PK-12) Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: 43, Econ 33 w 1/2 NEW Venue: Aloft Cupertino, 10165 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA NEW Venue: Aloft Cupertino, 10165 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 50% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 prz. after 9/1+20, playup +20, GMs/IMs - $0 by 8/23. Info: 95014. Trophies: players w + score, medals to others. Swiss (4SS, http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50- G/30 d5): Reg.: 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 36, 51 after 8/18. 50. Aug 19 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-1-4:30. EF: 50, Quads (3RR, G/30 d5): Reg & Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15- SEPT. 7, Sacramento Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. after 8/4+20, playup +20, GMs/IMs - $0 by 7/28. 5p. EF: 31, 46 after 8/18. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: players w + Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. score, medals to others. Reg & Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30- , Monday Night Rapid - Aug 2019 (4SS, G/15 +2s) AUG. 26 5p. EF: 29, 44 after 9/1. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 10th annual Central California Open Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, 57 Post Street (4th floor) San Francisco, See Grand Prix. CA 94104. 4SS, G/15 +2s. Sections: Open (1600+), Reserve (u1600). SEPT. 8, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12) AUG. 17, San Ramon G/90 (3SS, G/90 d5) All sections FIDE rapid & USCF action rated. Aug 19 Suppl. Prizes: 50% 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA of total EF. Entry: $20. Play-up $5 (within 200 rating). Byes: Max two + score, medals to others. Quads (3RR, G/30 d5): Reg & Reqrd Check- 94583. Rating Min: 1500+. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 50% guar. 1900+: 0.5 byes. Reg.: 5:30-5:45p. Rounds: 6p, 6:45p, 7:30p, 8:15p. Contact: in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 31, 46 after 9/2. Info: http://BayArea $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: [email protected], chessclub.org. W. Chess.com/signature. W. $200-100, u1200 50-50. Aug19 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: AUG. 31, CalChess u1300 Scholastic Championship SEPT. 8, San Ramon G/75 (3SS, G/75 d5) 9-1-4:30. EF: 50, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. after 8/11+20, playup +20, 5SS, G/30 d5. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA GMs/IMs - $0 by 8/3. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. Santa Clara, CA 95054. Park free. Trophies: Top 20 players with winning 94583. Rating Min: 1500+. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 50% guar. 1900+: CHECK OUT US CHESS CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS!

Correspondence Chess Matches (two players) 2019 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship TW O O R S I X - G A M E O P T I O N S . E N T R Y F E E : $ 5 . US CHESS $800 FIRST PRIZE K WIN A CORRESPONDENCE CHESS TROPHY st Four-player, double round-robin with rating-level (0000-1499; 72 ANNUAL (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, or Hawaii, as well as those US Chess members with an APO or FPO address. US Chess members who reside outside of the North Am erican con- K VICTOR PALCIAUSKAS PRIZE TOURNAMENTS 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. K 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 2019 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 th ANNUAL $800 FIRST PRIZE Email Rated Events (need email access) 16 (PLUS TITLE OF US CHESS ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) K 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 K 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#______K 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. K 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.

64 August 2019 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing August 1-14

$200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25, Every Sunday Chess 4 Juniors NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National $200-100, u1200 50-50. Sep 19 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 4 separate events- 4SS, G/30 d0. 22753 Hawthorne Blvd.,Torrance, CA Chess Congress (PA) 9-12-3. EF: 50, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. after 9/2+20, playup +20, GMs/IMs 90505. EF: $25 ($15 SBCC memb, siblings 1/2, 1 free for new SBCC See Grand Prix. - $0 by 8/24. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 4. Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive prizes! Free refreshments. Info: (310) 795- SEPT. 21, 3rd Annual Sacramento Outdoor Adult (25+) Quick FLORIDA Chess Championship G/13 Analog Clocks (QC) 5710 or www.SouthBayChessClub.com or [email protected]. Register Online: www.SouthBayChessClub.com for 5% off EF. ROUNDS: 9. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. Players must have a Boca Raton Chess Club minimum USCF Regular rating of 1600. SITE: 5024 Keane Dr., AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 10th annual Central California Open (CA-N) Friday night tournament games, one game a week for 4 weeks. Carmichael (Sacramento), CA 95608. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: 9/21 See Grand Prix. www.bocachess.com, 561-302-4377. – 9:30 am - 10:00 am. ROUNDS: Round 1 at 10:15 am with rounds 2- AUG. 16-18, 2019 Petrosian Memorial FIDE The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL 5 paired and commencing immediately after the previous round. Lunch See Grand Prix. We have a beautiful office with multiple rooms located in the at 1 pm. Round 6 at 2:15 with rounds paired and commencing imme- Kendall/Falls/Pinecrest Area. We offer Private and Group Lessons, diately after the previous round. TIME CONTROLS: G/13 d0 analog AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 41st Annual Southern Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, Camps, Family Game Nights, clocks only. SECTIONS: Open. ENTRY FEES: $20 postmarked by 9/16. California Open Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play TSK Rated and more! Chess Sets $30 after 9/16 and on-site. Entry fee includes tournament entry, bev- See Grand Prix. and equipment for sale. Complimentary Bottled Water, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting Room with legos, and other activities for siblings erages, snacks, and lunch. PRIZES: 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $200, NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 14th annual Los Angeles Open 3rd Place $100, 1st 2200-2299 $100, 1st 2000-2199 $100, 1st 1800- See Grand Prix. while waiting. Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL 33156. 1999 $100, 1st 1600-1799 $100. All prizes guaranteed. Prize eligibility Contact Chris Stormont, Phone: 786-303-2437, E-mail: chris@stormon- based on USCF Regular Ratings. Additional Generous Wine Prizes DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 29th annual North American tkingschess.com, Web: www.StormontKingsChess.com Open (NV) provided by Michael David Winery. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John AUG. 17, Cagan Crossings Community Library McCumiskey (NTD), e-mail: [email protected]; phone: (916) See Grand Prix. 5-SS (or Round Robin), G/40 d5. Cagan Crossings Library, 16729 Cagan 524-9479. Checks payable to Sacramento Chess Club and mailed to Oaks Blvd., Clermont, FL. Off of U.S. Hwy 27/S.R. 25. Across Hwy from 6700 50th St., Sacramento, CA 95823-1306. Full flyer and advance COLORADO Lowes; Diagonally across from Walmart. Bring set and clock if possible. entries: http://sacramentochessclub.org under Weekend Events. ENTRY FEE: $20 mailed or brought to library. Make checks payable to: OTHER INFO: Must be 25 years old on or before 9/21/2019 and must US Chess Junior Grand Prix! “FRIENDS OF CAGAN CROSSINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY”. $25 cash have a minimum USCF Regular rating of 1600. No Smoking, No Com- AUG. 17-18, Pikes Peak Open - Manitou Springs, CO at door. GM fees waived. Seniors (65+), Juniors ≤16 years old, and USCF puters, Wheelchair Access. 9/19 rating list only, using USCF regular 5-SS. Time Control Rds. 1-2 G/90 with 5 second delay; Rds. 3-5 G/90 members with conditional ratings, $10.00 or $15.00 at door. Two sections ratings. E-mail address and date of birth required for entries. Clocks with 30 seconds increment. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., divided at 1200 USCF rating. USCF membership & confirmed ID# required. and chess sets provided. 1/2 point byes available in any round and Manitou Springs. One open section. EF: $40 if rec’d by 8/14, $45 at site. Unrated (free) tournament being run concurrently, no membership or ID must be requested before the completion of the round 1. 1/2 point $5 discount for paid CSCA members (OSA). Additional $5 discount for requirements. PRIZES: Guaranteed $100/50/25 after 10 full-pay regis- byes for rounds 8 and/or 9 must be requested prior to round 1 and Supporting Members of Colorado Springs Chess Club. Cash prizes per trations pro-rated. Prizes then increase by $40/20/10 after every 5 full-pay may not be changed. Maximum two 1/2 point byes per entry. During entries. Second day Byes must be requested before Round 1. Register: registrations. Chess trophies for winners of both tournaments. Junior this event, players may not make Insufficient Losing Chances claims. 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Rounds: 10 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM Saturday; 9 AM, 3 player with best record in free tournament offered paid 1-yr (1st time) Any player 2400 or above who completes their schedule will get their PM Sunday. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou USCF membership. 9AM - 5PM. Arrive by 8:45 to register. CONTACT: entry fee refunded plus an additional $20 for gas. Modest appearance Springs, CO 80829. Information: (719) 685-1984 or [email protected] Library #352-243-1840 for general info. CONTACT: Herb Pilgrim Cell: 352-396-1006 OR [email protected] for specifics. fees possible for IMs/GMs – contact Stewart Katz, stewartkatzper- AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 2019 Colorado Open [email protected] or 916-444-5678 or 916-548-8124 for information. See Grand Prix. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 50th Annual “Southern Congress” (GA) SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, 2019 U.S. Class Championship US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. See Nationals. SEPT. 3, 10, 17, 24, September Swiss 90 , 2019 Arnold Denker NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 14th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) 4SS. TC: G/90+30. Site: Ballroom in the Acacia Apartment Bldg., 104 AUG. 30-SEPT. 2 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 See Grand Prix. E. Platte, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Open: USCF membership required Florida State Championship EF: $10 (1 game / week); $5 discount for CSCC Supporting Members. See Grand Prix. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 29th annual North American Prizes: Cash prizes TBA. Reg.: About 6:00pm until 6:45pm each week , CFCC 2019 Autumn Open & Scholastic Open (NV) SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15 Rds.: 7:00pm. Ent: Paul Anderson. Phone: (719) 551-9833 SMS. E-mail: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. [email protected]. Players must check-in by 6:45pm each week. SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, 2019 American Chess Promotions DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 29th annual North American “Amateur Championship” (GA) CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Open (NV) See Georgia. See Grand Prix. THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. * Congress (VA) LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www.ValleyChess CONNECTICUT See Grand Prix. , National Chess Day Tournament G/25 Scholastic (K-12) Club.com; Contact: [email protected]; Saturday & Sun - , 2019 Nutmeg State Open OCT. 12 days: 10 am-10 pm (Novice & Interm. classes + 3 Tournaments). AUG. 10 5SS, G/25 d5. Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, 11700 Hialeah Gardens 3SS, G/60 d5. Mill Brook Place, 1267 Main St. (Rt 31), Coventry, CT Blvd., Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018. Entry Fees: $20 by 10/5/18 per Sundays: 11 am - 7 pm (Novice & Interm. classes class + 2 Tour - 06238. EF: $35 Cash Only Onsite Only. $$GTD: $160-80. Reg.: 9:45 am naments. FIDE & USCF tournaments. Details on our web site. person, $25 Onsite. Registration: 8:00-8:45 a.m. Rounds: 9:00, 10:20, - 10:10 am. Rds.: 10:30, 1:30, 3:45. INFO: ConnecticutChess@Gmail. Prizes: Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance lecture). 11514 Santa Monica DIR: 11:45, 1:15, 2:30 pm. Team & Individual Trophies (Top 3 each com. One Section. Accel.Pairings. 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch, Many restau- section) Medals for all participants. Mail entries to: Online at Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner rants nearby. https://connecticutchess.blogspot.com/. W. of Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) www.fsclchess.org FSCL, P.O. Box 22629 Hialeah, FL 33002 Checks Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Note our AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 49th annual payable to: FSCL Questions: [email protected], [email protected] monthly major tournaments. Also, we have the best Weekly Continental Open (MA) or 786-444-2467. Advanced entries posted at www.fsclchess.org BLITZ tournament on Saturday nights at 6:30 pm!! See Grand Prix. AUG. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Every Saturday & Sun- SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 10th annual Hartford Open GEORGIA day Chess 4 Juniors See Grand Prix. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 50th Annual “Southern 9 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, SEPT. 28-29, 3rd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) Congress” LA, 90025, 2nd floor. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. No prize 1/2 EF, siblings 1/2, 1 free for new LACC members). Reg.: 12- OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 23rd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, CFCC 2019 Autumn Open & Scholastic (FL) 1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 4. FREE BUGHOUSE afterwards; See Grand Prix. Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive prizes! Parking: Free See Grand Prix. on streets & BoA. Free refreshments. Info: (310) 795-5710 or NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 5th annual Stamford Open SEPT. 14-15, CCSCATL 2nd Annual Birthday Bash www.LAChessClub.com [email protected]. Register Online: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. www.LAChessClub.com for 5% off EF. NOV. 23-24, 4th annual Schenectady Open at Proctors (NY) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, LACC Saturday G/60 See Grand Prix. SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, 2019 American Chess Promotions 4 separate events- 1 open section, 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National “Amateur Championship” Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30/ ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2 EF). Chess Congress (PA) 5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. See Grand Prix. GA 30341. $3500 b/85, $2100 guaranteed. 3 sections. Championship: Parking: Free on streets. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Open to USCF-rated 1700 thru 1999. $700-350-190; Under 1800: $190. Register Online: www.LAChessClub.com for 5% off EF. Reserve: Open to USCF-rated 1400 thru 1699 and Unrated. $500-250- 175; Under 1500: $175. Booster: Open to USCF-rated Under 1400 and AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Saturday Blitz FIDE (BLZ) DELAWARE 5 separate events- 9SS, G/3’+2’’ FIDE & USCF rated (Blitz). FIDE & Unrated. $450-220-150; Under 1200, $175. Entry Fee: $56 (3-Day), $55 AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 51st annual Atlantic Open (VA) Re- USCF rated. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd floor. EF: $20 (2-Day) — if received by September 26; $60 at site. Unrated: $35. See Grand Prix. Entry: $40. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:00pm. Rds. Fri 7:30pm; Sat (extra $10 non-LACC mbrs). No prizes, Siblings 1/2 EF. Reg.: 6-6:30 OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 10:00am & 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends pm. Rds.: 6:30 and ASAP thereafter. Prizes: 1/2 Collections. Parking: Sat 10:00am. Rds. Sat 10:30am, then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Time Free on streets & BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Congress (VA) See Grand Prix. control: “G/120 d10.” 2-day Schedule, Rd. 1 “G/90 d5”. 1/2-Pt. Byes: Register Online: www.LAChessClub.com for 5% off EF. Available any round (limit two) — must request 1/2-Pt. Byes before Round , 23rd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sunday Blitz (BLZ) OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27 One (no changes afterwards). Players Must Bring Sets, Boards, and 4 separate events- 5DSS (10 games), G/5 d0. USCF rated (Blitz). 11514 See Grand Prix. Clocks – None Are Supplied By The Tournament Promoters. Entries and Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd floor. EF: $20 (extra $10 non-LACC NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National Information: americanchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389. PHONE mbrs). No prizes, Siblings 1/2 EF. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30 and ASAP Chess Congress (PA) CALLS ONLY AFTER SEPTEMBER 26 – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please. thereafter. Prizes: 1/2 Collections. Parking: Free on streets & BoA. See Grand Prix. OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Register Online: Congress (VA) www.LAChessClub.com for 5% off EF. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA See Grand Prix. AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC Sunday G/60 3 separate events- 1 open section, 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 51st annual Atlantic Open (VA) IDAHO Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30/ ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2 EF). See Grand Prix. Reg.: 11-12 noon, Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess Chandra Alexis Chess Club Parking: Free at BoA, streets, & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or Congress (VA) Monthly Rated Game per Week. Meridian Library 1326 W. Cherry Ln., www.LAChessClub.com. Use Pirq app for a free 11th tourney. See Grand Prix. Meridian, ID 83642. Every Tuesday 5:30pm-8pm – unfinished games

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are adjourned USCF rated G/60 d5; Qualifying FIDE section G/90+30. before rd. 1. Held concurrently w/UMBC Champ. 9/14-15 (see separate EF: Free. Reg: chandraalexischessclub.org. George (208) 375-1211. KENTUCKY TLA). Ent: Register online at http://mdchess.com (email questions to [email protected]. Cks payable to Maryland Chess Association. Dir: AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 14th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Exit 47B off I95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Commons Drive garage. AUG. 10-11, August MexInsurance.com at Boise State Student See Grand Prix. , UMBC Championship Union AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 2019 Ohio Chess Congress (OH) SEPT. 14-15 1700 W. University Dr., Boise, ID 83725. Bishop Barnwell Room, Second See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Floor. SS: 5, Rds.: Sat: 9, 12:30, 4; Sun: 9, 12:30. USCF G/90 d5 FIDE: SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess 4+ Qualifying FIDE Rated G/90,+30. Prizes: $130 based on 10 paid Congress (VA) entries. EF: $16 - Unrated Free. Reg.: chandraalexischessclub.org, George See Ohio. See Grand Prix. (208) 375-1211, Senior TD and FIDE National Arbiter George Lundy. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 12, Emmorton Recreation National Chess Day Tournament! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 12-13, MBD Chess Mates National Chess Day Come help us celebrate National Chess Day! Format: 5/SS Time Control: 5 round Swiss System, Time control: Game 60 increment 5: Location: SEPT. 3, 10, 17, 24, Chandra Alexis Chess Club September Emmorton Recreation Center, 2213 Old Emmorton Rd., Bel Air, MD Monthly FIDE Invitational G/75 d5. Two sections, Non-Rated and U1200/Unr. Trophies to top finisher in each section. EF: $10, payable at door. Cash and CC accepted. 21015. All prizes guaranteed. Two Sections, OPEN Section: 1st $120, 4 Rds. Meridian Library, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian, ID 83642. Every 2nd $60, U1800 $60; U1400 Section: $80, U1000 $60. Special surprises Tuesday 5:30pm-8pm – unfinished games are adjourned. USCF rated $2 discount for MBD Chess Mates members, LOOM, WOTM members in good standing, immediate family and grandchildren included. Advance too. We will add to the prizes as we get more registrations. EF: $20 on G/60 d5; Qualifying FIDE section G/90+30. EF: Free. Reg.: chandraalex- line at www.emmortonrec.com. Online registration closes Oct 10. Onsite ischessclub.org, George (208) 375-1211. entries available, contact organizer for details USCF Membership required for U1200/Unr section, available on site. USCF membership is not registration $25 cash ONLY. Reg.:8:00 – 8:45. Rds.: 9:00, 11:20, 2:00, required for Non-rated section. Location: Covington Moose Lodge 1469, and 4:20. We have a decent supply of clocks and sets however, as we ILLINOIS 5247 Taylor Mill Rd., Taylor Mill, KY 41015. Schedule: Reg. 8:30 - 9:15. expect a large turnout, please bring your equipment. We have plenty of Rounds: 10/12 9:30, 12:30, 3:30 10/13 9:30, 12:30. Byes: Byes available boards. Questions? Please email [email protected]. AUG. 17, 56th Bradley Summer Open See Grand Prix. for rounds 1 - 4, must commit before round 2. Zero point byes available OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 23rd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) for round 5 Contact: Tim Sawyer, [email protected] See Grand Prix. AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 14th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National LOUISIANA Chess Congress (PA) AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 2019 Ohio Chess Congress (OH) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 31 (SATURDAY), Louisiana Scholastic Kickoff Championship 4-SS, G/30 d5 ( for Individuals – not a team event). Site: Hilton New AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 2019 Illinois Open State Championship Orleans, Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $20 if MASSACHUSETTS rec’d by 8/27, $35 thereafter and at site. Prizes: Trophies to top 5 in See Grand Prix. each section; medals to all non-trophy winners. 3 Secs. (all USCF- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) rated): OPEN, U900, U500/Unr. August rating supplement will be used. AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28, Wayne L. Steadman Memorial See Ohio. All players must have current USCF memberships (may be purchased 4SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg at site). Byes: One half-point bye allowed - must commit and tell TD State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class Reg.: Rds.: Championships before start of Rd. 1. On-site Reg.: Sat. 8/31, 9:30-10am. Rds.: First club dues or $1 per game. 6:30-7 p.m. 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-3, limit one. PrIzes: chess books to 1st-2nd, top U1800, U1600, See Grand Prix. Round at 10:30am, other rounds will immed. follow. HR: $99, (504-469- 5000), ask for chess rate and reserve by August 9 or rate may not be U1400. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, available. Ent/Info: Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org INDIANA MS 38654, or email [email protected], (504) 208-9596; or for WEB: 8/7. Free parking. “Chess Chat” DVD shown at 6:40 p.m. W. , 14th annual Indianapolis Open more tournament details and to enter on line with credit card please go AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 49th annual AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25 to www.cajunchess.com. See Grand Prix. Continental Open , 2019 Louisiana State Championship See Grand Prix. , 2019 Ohio Chess Congress (OH) AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 79th New England Open See Grand Prix. SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) See Ohio. MAINE SEPT. 7-8, 4th Massachusetts Senior Open See Grand Prix. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 49th annual Championships (IL) Continental Open (MA) SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 10th annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. , 12th WMCA FREE OCT. 12, Brewer Community School Chess Tourney - National SEPT. 28 Chess Day! 4SS, G/60 d5. Florence Civic Center, 90 Park St., Florence, MA 01062. IOWA EF: Quads: G/60 d5; U-1000, 4 rd/ SS, G/45 d5; Unrated K-6, 4 rd /SS, G/45 Free for WMCA Members (membership $15). USCF and WMCA mem- bership required. $$275 GTD: $75 1st Open. $60 Top A, $50 Top B, $40 SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, 65th Iowa Open Championship (USCF d0. EF: $15 by Oct. 11, 2019, $20 at door. Prizes: Quads $20, rest trophies Top C, $30 Top U1400, $20 Top Unrated. Reg.: 8:45-9:30am Saturday & FIDE Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier for top two. Reg.: 8 am-9am. EF payable to: Steve Wong, 54 Wilson St., 9/28/2019. Rds.: 10:00am, 12:15, 3:15pm, 5:30. Limit of one 1/2 point See Grand Prix. Information: Brewer 04412. 207-945-3969 or Email: [email protected] bye, specify round with entry. ENT: WMCA, c/o Ed Kostreba, 45 Fairview, Location: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Machias Savings Bank, 581 Wilson St., Brewer, ME 04412 Palmer, MA 01069. INFO: Ron Gist (413) 695-7689, [email protected]. A State Championship Event! (across the street from Mardens). No concessions, but many within a two , 3rd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2019 Iowa Reserve Championship minute walk.Parking in back, but use front entrance. SEPT. 28-29 Open to U1600. 5SS, G/90 i30. FIDE and USCF rated (rounds 1 and 2 of See Grand Prix. 2 day schedule not FIDE rated). Loc: The 2nd story ballroom at the MARYLAND NOV. 23-24, 4th annual Schenectady Open at Proctors (NY) Memorial Union, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52245. Reg.: On site See Grand Prix. Friday 6:00-6:30pm, Sat 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 3 day schedule Fri 7:00pm MARYLAND CHESS TOURNAMENTS NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National Sat 10:00 2:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30 two day schedule Rds. 1-2 G/60 d5 Sat MD Chess runs scholastic tournaments 2 Saturdays per month Chess Congress (PA) 9:30am and 12:00 noon then round 3 merges with 3 day schedule. EF: from September through June & open tournaments 2 Saturdays See Grand Prix. $30 if postmarked by 9/7; $40 at Site; Jrs, Srs, and Out of State $5 Off. or weekends per month throughout the year. Visit www.MD Prize Info: $505 in PRIZES 1st = $150+Trophy 2nd = $100 3rd = Chess.org to find tournament announcements, tutors, coaches, $75, U1450 = $60, U1250 = $60, U950 = 60. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. IASCA membership & camps; register online for tournaments; & subscribe to scholas - MICHIGAN On-Site Available. tic and/or open e-newsletters. MD scholastic players who compete required, $10 regular, $25 patron, Other States Accepted (OSA), On- AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 14th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Eric Vigil, 445 Galway in the Varsity section (exclusively for players rated 1600+) of a See Grand Prix. Ho- MD-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the $45,000 scholarship Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246 or register online at www.onlineregistration.cc , 2019 Michigan Open tel: The Iowa House, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52245, Chess to UMBC awarded annually. The University of Maryland, Bal- AUG. 30-SEPT. 2 rate available, $110 (INCLUDES PARKING) only until 9/1/2019, rates timore County’s chess team is a perennial top-10 contender for See Grand Prix. may increase after this date. Cafe onsite, more restaurants in walking the national championship. A State Championship Event! distance. (319) 335-3513. AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, Potomac Open AUG. 31, 2019 Michigan Speed Championship (BLZ) SEPT. 14, 65th Iowa Open Rated Beginners Open (RBO) See Grand Prix. 5-2SS. Radisson Hotel Lansing, 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933. Open to U1200 or Unrated. 5-SS, G/30 d5. The Iowa Memorial Union, AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 51st annual Atlantic Open (VA) HR: Phone: (517) 482-0188 Ask for Michigan Chess Association room 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52245. Reg.: 8:30 am to 9:30 am. See Grand Prix. block, Online Reservations: www.radisson.com/lansingmi - Promotion Rds.: Saturday 10:15, 12, 1:30 then ASAP. EF: $19 if postmarked before Code: MCAOT9. USCF Blitz rated. TL: G/5 d0. Rds.: Starts at 3:30pm. 8/20 $26 on site. $5 off for out of state. Prize Info: Trophies top 5 AUG. 31, Maryland Action Championship EF: $18 online in adv. $25 onsite. Reg.: www.onlineregistration.cc, Sat overall and 1st and 2nd in each U 1000, U800, U600, U400 and Unrated. See Grand Prix. 9am-3pm. $$: 1st Troph + $150, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, 4th: $75, 5th: US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. AUG. 31, Maryland Blitz Championship (BLZ) $50; Troph 1st, 2nd U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA G/3 +2”incr, # rounds based on entries. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville U600, U400, Unr. Ent & Info: Jeff Aldrich, P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI 48501; 52246 or register online at www.onlineregistration.cc Hotel: The Iowa Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Prizes (80% of EF Paid) 35%-20%-10%, class [email protected]; (810) 955-7271. House, 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52245 , Chess rate available, prizes based on entries. Sets, boards and clocks provided. Free AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 2019 Ohio Chess Congress (OH) $110 (INCLUDES PARKING) only until 9/1/2019, rates may increase parking for day guests. EF: $25 until 8/27 then $30. Schedule: Reg. See Grand Prix. after this date. Cafe onsite more restaurants in walking distance. (319) ends at 5:30pm, Rds start at 6:00pm then ASAP. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael 335-3513. Chess Mom Open: trophy for top 3 Mom and child combos Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) in RBO may also compete in the Mixed Doubles. & online entry @: http://mdblitz.mdchess.com. See Ohio. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) See Ohio. Championships (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 14, UMBC Rated Beginner’s Championship (RBO) 5SS, G/25 d5. UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd KANSAS floor). Open to U1200/Unr. USCF membership required. Free USCF MINNESOTA memb. to anyone scoring at least 3.5 pts. Certificate to anyone completing OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class 5 rds. Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2019-2020 UMBC OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) Amateur Chess Champ. EF: $25 for all entrants. Reg.: 8:30-9:30am. Championships (IL) See Grand Prix. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3-4:30 Sat. 1/2 pt. bye avail. in any rd. if req’d See Grand Prix.

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AUG. 24, Hamilton Chess Club Quads Grades K- 12: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 3 teams - top 3 from MISSOURI 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal! Rds.: 10am Knights of the Chess Table Chess Club Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per and ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/17, $55 at site. USCF mem req’d. Reg.: 8- Edward Jones YMCA, St. Louis, MO - All skill levels welcome. Play casual Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. More 9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd. 1. Info: 732 259-3881, chess or blitz chess. For club info, address and hours, go to https://knight- information: hamiltonchessclub.com or 609-758-2326 leave message [email protected] Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF softhechesstable.com or text 609-351-2437. W. and send to Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Lane, Jackson, NJ 08527. , Westfield $5 Quads Entries must include name, grade school, date of birth, USCF ID # & AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 14th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) AUG. 25 expiration, mailing address, phone number & entry fee, please include See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $5. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Prizes: None. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, email address. Register online at: www.njscf.org until 9pm 11/23. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class 3:45 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, westfieldchess- NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National Championships (IL) [email protected] Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 31, New Jersey Scholastic K-8 Championship See Grand Prix. OCT. 22-27, 13th Annual SPICE Cup Open 5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ See Grand Prix. 07960. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJChess. Free parking, public NEW MEXICO transportation to NYC, Phil. walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Under DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 29th annual North American MONTANA 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten in each section. Registration: Open (NV) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Saturday, August 31st, 11 am - 12 noon. Rounds: 12:30 pm, then ASAP. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 7-8, Big Sky Country Open EF: $30 if postmarked by August 25th. $40 cash at site. $32 online at Finlen Hotel, Butte, MT. 5SS, G/105 d5. $$$ based on entries. www.Mon- njscf.org until midnight 8/30. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested tanaChess.org with entry fee. August Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Hal Sprech- NEW YORK man, 66 Cromwell Lane, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include section, name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! NEBRASKA phone number, and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Questions to AUG. 8, 15, 22, 29, 6th Long Island CC August Open [email protected], phone: (732) 259-3881. W. 4SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $95-70. Top U-2000, Championships (IL) AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 72nd Annual New Jersey Open U-1500/unr. $55 ea. EF(cash only): $30. Non-LICC members +$10. See Grand Prix. Championship - Over $$$10,000 $$$ in Prizes - Guaranteed!! UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 6:45 - 7:15 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. See Grand Prix. Thursday. 2 byes 1-4. Info: www.lichessclub.com. NEVADA SEPT. 8, Westfield G/50 Quads AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 49th annual 3-RR. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, Continental Open (MA) AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 10th annual Central California Open $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before See Grand Prix. (CA-N) 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first See Grand Prix. in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:10, 4:05 p.m. Info: westfieldchess AUG. 15, Marshall Thursday Action club.org/Events.html, [email protected] 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 37th Annual Sands Regency Reno - $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- Western States Open - FIDE $$27,500 b/275 ($17,000 Gtd.) SEPT. 14, 108th Central Jersey Chess Tournament person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. See Grand Prix. Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated sections, each Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: K-12, 4 rds., G/25 d5: Open (1100+), U1100, U800, U500. 2 unrated , 14th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) www.marshallchessclub.org/register. NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3 sections, 4 rds. Intermediate (K-8), Beginners (K-2). Trophies to 1st- See Grand Prix. 3rd and top school/club team per section, medals to all! $40 pre-reg AUG. 16, Marshall Friday Quads DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 29th annual North American Open online by 9/12, $50 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 at 2pm. newjerseychess@ 3-RR, G/25 d5. Registration ends at 6:30pm sharp. $50 prize to each winner. See Grand Prix. gmail.com, www.njchess.com EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30pm. No byes allowed; $25 SEPT. 15, Don Carrelli Memorial Grand Prix Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. NEW HAMPSHIRE See Grand Prix. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. , 10th annual Hartford Open (CT) AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 49th annual SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 16-18, Marshall Monthly U2400 See Grand Prix. SEPT. 22, Westfield G/60 Quads 5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: 3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional , 10th annual Hartford Open (CT) SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22 $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. See Grand Prix. 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Reg- in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45 p.m. Info: westfieldchess ister Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. NEW JERSEY club.org/Events.html, [email protected] AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 3, ICA Super Saturday Quads SEPT. 29, Westfield G/45 Quads 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, AUG. 17, Marshall G/50 (U1700) 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the $25 members. Registration: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and to first in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45 p.m. Info: westfield- Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. [email protected] for more information. OCT. 6, Westfield G/50 Octos AUG. 18, Marshall Rated Beginner AUG. 10, ICA Super Saturday Quads 3-SS. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes, per 8- fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. player section: $60-40-20. Rounds: 12:15, 2:10, 4:05 p.m. Info: ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and AUG. 20, Marshall Masters ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess See Grand Prix. [email protected] for more information. Congress (VA) AUG. 22, Marshall Thursday Action AUG. 11, ICA Over 1400 Summer Championship See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: See Grand Prix. OCT. 12, National Chess Day - Quick Chess Open (QC) $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 49th annual 4SS. G/15 d3. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: (b/20); 1st. - person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Continental Open (MA) $80, 2nd. - $60, 3rd. - $40, U1000 - $40, U500/Unr. -$40. EF: $20 by 10/11 Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: See Grand Prix. (PayPal on www.frankschess.com), $25 at site (cash only at site). Reg.: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 5:30pm – 5:45pm, Round 1: 6pm *** This is a FCA Grand Prix event*** AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, Potomac Open (MD) AUG. 23, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix. OCT. 13, Westfield Fall Scholastic See Grand Prix. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, AUG. 17, ICA Super Saturday Quads AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 51st annual Atlantic Open (VA) U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45 p.m. See Grand Prix. 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00 p.m. EF: 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the $30, $25 members. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do AUG. 24, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800) tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email Info:westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before [email protected] for more information. Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. OCT. 13, Westfield G/75 Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. AUG. 18, Westfield G/60 Quads 2 round quads. G/70 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, EF: $5. Prizes: None. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Participation AUG. 25, Marshall Rated Beginner $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before limited to adults (any rating) & 1600+. Rounds: 12:15, 3:00 p.m. Pair- 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first ings: 1-3, 4-2 then 2-1, 3-4. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45 p.m. Info: westfieldchess [email protected] fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue club.org/Events.html, [email protected] ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 23rd annual Eastern Chess Congress AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 51st annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 25, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500) See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 5th annual Stamford Open (CT) $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC AUG. 24, ICA Super Saturday Quads See Grand Prix. 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the A State Championship Event! Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. NOV. 24, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, AUG. 26, 29th Nassau G/10 (blitz rated) (BLZ) ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from 7SS, G/7 d3 or G/10 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 182 Main St., Mineola. [email protected] for more information. Garden State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! EF: $25 by 8/19, $32 at site, non-memb $5 more. $$ (525 b/25) 150,

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U2200, 2000, 1800, 1550, 1300/UR 75 each. 3 byes 1-7. Reg to 7:15 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! PM. Rds.: 7:15-7:45-8:15-8:45-9:10-9:35-10. Sept supl used. Ent: Harold SEPT. 6-8, Marshall PREMIER - U2000 SEPT. 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, 14, 21, Marshall FIDE Monday/U1800 Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782, [email protected]. 5-SS, G/90 +30. Limited to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE AUG. 29, Marshall Thursday Action $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Ohio. SEPT. 17, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix. AUG. 30, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! SEPT. 7, 14, 21, 28, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75; U1900: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC ments! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- SEPT. 18, 25, OCT. 2, 9, 16, 23, Marshall Weekly Wednesday 1.) Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1100: $100. EF: $40; US Chess Junior Grand Prix! request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, Non- MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, Marshall Weekend Open every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 5-SS, G/90 +30. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2200: $150; U1900: $150. SEPT. 8, Marshall Rated Beginner EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. SEPT. 19, Marshall Thursday Action reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- shallchessclub.org/register. continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. , 141st register. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2 www.marshallchessclub.org/register. annual NY State Championship SEPT. 9, 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, Nassau Semi-finals See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 20, Marshall Friday Quads 3-RR, G/25 d5. Registration ends at 6:30pm sharp. $50 prize to each winner. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 12, Marshall Thursday Action 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg AUG. 30, SEPT. 6, 13, 20, Queens Late Summer Open hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30pm. No byes allowed; $25 4-SS, G/90 d5. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. NY 11432. EF: $35, QCC $25. $250 Gtd: $150-$100, other prizes per Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. entries. Two 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 3). Enter: Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: onsite by 7:30 p.m. Cash, checks, credit cards ($1 fee added for Credit www.marshallchessclub.org/register. SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 10th annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix. Cards) and PayPal accepted. For PayPal visit https://www.paypal.me/ US Chess Junior Grand Prix! queenschessclub. Rounds at: 7:45 each Friday. SEPT. 12, 19, 26, OCT. 3, 10, 17, Marshall Thursday Open US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 31, Marshall G/50 (U1700) 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; SEPT. 20-22, Marshall Monthly U2400 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Non- MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour 5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. , Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Reg- SEPT. 13 ister Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 2019 Ohio Chess Congress (OH) 9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & See Grand Prix. prizes. ($500 b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. SEPT. 21, Marshall G/50 (U1700) EF: , Marshall Rated Beginner EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. $20; Non-MCC SEPT. 1 Rds.: Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Begin at 7pm and continue Register Online: Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. www.mar- Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & shallchessclub.org/register. continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ SEPT. 13, Marshall Friday Quads SEPT. 22, Marshall Rated Beginner register. 3-RR, G/25 d5. Registration ends at 6:30pm sharp. $50 prize to each winner. 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. EF: , Marshall Labor Day Action! EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg ($225 b/25): $150-75. $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. SEPT. 2 hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30pm. No byes allowed; $25 ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25): $200-100; U2300, U2000, U1700: $75. EF: Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. register. hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- SEPT. 14, Marshall U1900 Morning Action SEPT. 26 , Marshall Thursday Action club.org/register. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Night Chess! entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members SEPT. 14, Marshall G/50 Open EF: $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:20 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. $20; Non-MCC SEPT. 27 , Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before See Grand Prix. , Marshall Guaranteed Action! Rds.: SEPT. 5 Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800) 4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; Non- Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. SEPT. 28 MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: SEPT. 15, Marshall Rated Beginner $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Rds.: club.org/register. Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ register. SEPT. 28-29 , 3rd annual Peter Henner Memorial SEPT. 6-8, Marshall PREMIER - FIDE OPEN See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/90 +30. First 5 GMs Free. FIDE Rated. Only open to players with SEPT. 15, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600) a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); No exceptions. Limited 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: SEPT. 29 , Marshall Rated Beginner to 34 players. $1750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; Non-MCC $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late 1.) Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. SEPT. 29 , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500) 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 141st annual OCT. 3 , Marshall Guaranteed Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; Non- NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess - 6 rounds, Aug 30, 31 or Sep 1 to Sep 2 club.org/register. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 4-6 , Marshall PREMIER - FIDE Open 5-SS, G/90 +30. First 5 GMs Free. FIDE Rated. Only open to players with Labor Day weekend, Albany Marriott - FIDE rated a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); No exceptions. Limited , to 34 players. $1750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; Non-MCC $15,000 guaranteed, $103 rooms, free parking Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. For full details see “Grand Prix” in this issue. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 4-6 , Marshall PREMIER - U2000 5-SS, G/90 +30. Limited to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5

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late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: Congress (VA) Chess Congress (PA) www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. OCT. 6-8, Marshall Rated Beginner OCT. 12-14, 2019 (60th Annual) U.S. Armed Forces Open 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. (USAFO) Chess Championship OKLAHOMA ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. See Nationals. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & US Chess Junior Grand Prix! continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National AUG. 17 & 24, Steve Wharry “ConSat” Classic register. Chess Congress (PA) 4-SS with two traditional G/90+30 games played on each of two Con- See Grand Prix. OCT. 10, Marshall Thursday Action secutive Saturdays. Harvard Avenue Baptist Church, 3235 E. 17th St. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: DEC. 27-30, 2019 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess (17th & Harvard), Tulsa, OK. Three Sections: Open, Reserve (U1800), $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- Championship Novice (U1200). Prizes (b/30): Open: 1st-$200, X: $100, A: $100. person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. See Nationals. Reserve: 1st-$125, C: $100, D: $100. Novice: 1st $125. U1000/UNR: Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: $100. More if entries allow. REG: Each day, 9:00-10:15am. Rounds: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 10:30am and 3:00pm each day. BYES: Two 1/2-point byes for either NORTH DAKOTA day if you can’t make it to one of the game days. Entry Fee: $30 for OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess both days, $20 per day if you can only play one day. Adv. Entries: Congress (VA) OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class www.paypal.me/Braunlich or T. Braunlich, 7500 S. Birch Ave., Broken See Grand Prix. Championships (IL) Arrow, OK 74011. Info: [email protected] W. Free coffee and See Grand Prix. OCT. 11, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) refreshments. 9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & OCT. 12, National Chess Day Special! prizes. ($500 b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. OHIO Rated chess mixed with unrated Fischer-Random (F/R) in both “Rapid” EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person and “Blitz” formats! 12-SS — 4 Rapid games (G/25+10) of 2 Chess reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue US Chess Junior Grand Prix! and 2 F/R, plus 4 rounds of Blitz Chess and 4 rounds of Blitz F/R ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- AUG. 10, Toledo August Swiss (G/5+2). Scoring is 2 points per rapid game, and 1 per blitz game, for shallchessclub.org/register. Open, 4SS, Rnds. 1-4, G/75 d5. University of Toledo Health Science a maximum of 16 points. Swiss pairings derived from players’ combined Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OCT. 11, Marshall Friday Quads scores. More details: www.ocfchess.org Site: Harvard Avenue Baptist OH 43614. Can split into multiple sections if enough players. EF: $20 by Church, 3235 E. 17th St. (17th & Harvard), Tulsa, OK. PRIZES: $100 3-RR, G/25 d5. Registration ends at 6:30pm sharp. $50 prize to each winner. 8/8, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $450 b/25, EF: each to top scorer in each class: Expert/Above, A, B, C, D, E/below. $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg $100-50, Class prizes TBD based on split. Ent: [email protected]. Rds.: Special Prizes: Top Senior (50+) Over 1600: $75, Top Senior Under hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 7-8:15-9:30pm. No byes allowed; $25 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. 1600: $75. Only rounds of standard chess are USCF rated. EF: Entry Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 51st annual Atlantic Open (VA) includes pizza lunch. (FREE Entry for new members to USChess, or those See Grand Prix. renewing membership at site after at least 18-month layoff.) EF $20 OCT. 12, Marshall U1900 Morning Action cash or check at door, or advance entry by Paypal: www.paypal.me/ 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 14th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) Braunlich Inquiries: [email protected] Web: www.ocfchess.org Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before See Grand Prix. Free coffee and refreshments. Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at AUG. 24, 2019 Fairborn Skyhawk Scholastic Chess Tournament entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. When: Saturday, August 24, 2019. Where: 100 N. Broad St., FAIRBORN, OCT. 12, Marshall G/50 Open OH 45324. 5-round Swiss • All sections are rated, championship sections. OREGON 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC • Unrated players will earn a rating. All players must reside or attend AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 10th annual Central California Open Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before school in Ohio. • All players in grades 4–12 must be USCF members. (CA-N) Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Players may make a correction to their entry, or request or cancel a bye, See Grand Prix. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. onsite between 8:30 and 9:15 am. Announcements will begin at 9:30 am. Time Control G/25 d5, First Round Begins at 10:00 am, Second Round AUG. 18, Portland Chess Club Sunday Quads , National Chess Day OCT. 12 begins at 11:30 am All other rounds within 20 minutes after the last game PCC, 8205 SW 24th Ave., Portland, OR 97219. The live regular ratings at Bethlehem MS, 332 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, NY 12054. (TRM138) in the previous round ends. THERE WILL BE AN HOUR BREAK AFTER THE are usually used. G/50;inc15. EF: 15, 5 discount for PCC members Free. 4 Rounds. G/30 d5. Preregister (required) www.chesstrm.org SECOND ROUND FOR LUNCH Pairings: Swiss pairings will be used for all and each extra family member in the same household, free entry if OCT. 13, Marshall Rated Beginner sections. Accelerated pairings may be used in any section with more than it’s your first US Chess rated tournament (must pay for US Chess 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. 32 players. Byes: Players may take one 1/2-point bye for round 1, 2, 3 or membership). US Chess membership required. Prizes: discounted ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. 4 only. Request a bye by email@[email protected] or by entries, books, and bonus trophy or medal for scholastics. Reg.: 9- ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & phone text @ (937) 520-7020 by 8:30 am. Entry: Advance entry only online 9:45am. Rds.: 10am, 12: 30pm, 3pm. See more info. and rule variations continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ through Event Brite @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skyhawk-scholas- used at pdxchess.org register. tic-chess-invitational-tournamnet-tickets-62924260156 Entries must be AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 69th Annual Oregon Open OCT. 13, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600) received by noon, Friday, August 23. Entry fee: $25 through August 9, See Grand Prix. $30.00 thereafter. SECTIONS: K-3 < 900 4-6 < 900 4-6 Open 7-12 Cham- 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 29th annual North American $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC pionship Teams: Two or more players in the same section from the same Open (NV) school constitute a team. The top three scores among a team’s players Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before See Grand Prix. Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. will count toward a team trophy. Players from the same team will not be Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. paired against each other unless necessary to avoid pairing a player inap- propriately out of his or her score group or otherwise unduly skewing the PENNSYLVANIA OCT. 14, Marshall Columbus Day Action! natural pairings that would have occurred without considering team affil- 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25): $200-100; U2300, U2000, U1700: $75. EF: iation. USCF Membership: Players in grades 4–12 must be current US NORTH PENN CHESS CLUB $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg Chess Federation (USCF) members. Players in grades K–3 are not required hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchess- to be USCF members; those who are not may enter under the Junior Tour- club.org for schedules & info or 215-699-8418. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- nament Player Program. Non members of USCF will be registered in club.org/register. MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League the tournament at no additional cost. LIFE MASTER CHARLES DIEBERT Info at www.mastermindschess.org. OCT. 15, Marshall Masters & NATIONAL MASTER WILLIAM SEDLAR WILL BE ON HAND OFFERING See Grand Prix. GAME ANALYSIS, SIMULS, & COMMENTARY. AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 49th annual Continental Open (MA) OCT. 19-20, 6th annual Central New York Open AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 2019 Ohio Chess Congress See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 23rd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, Potomac Open (MD) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 5th annual Stamford Open (CT) Salt Fork State Park Lodge, Cambridge, OH. Ages 18 & up as of 12/31/19. AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 51st annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. A relaxed schedule, rustic secluded venue and natural setting make for a See Grand Prix. memorable weekend! 2 sections: Senior (age 50+), Adult U1700 (age , 4th annual Schenectady Open at Proctors AUG. 24, LVCA Scholastic K-12 Championships NOV. 23-24 18+). 5SS, G/75 d10. Reg.: Sat 9:30-10, Rnds 10:15-2-6:30 Sun 9:30-1:30. See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 8/21/19 AT SITE. Trophy’s Side blitz tourney Fri eve. EF: $47 thru 8/26 then $57; OCA members $2 to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National less. Trophy prizes, 1st place OH resident is 2019 OH Sr Champ! Fellowship UNR, $10-$20 in Random Prizes to every player. Rds.: 11:00am then Chess Congress (PA) of the King group rate $119/night thru 8/7, 800-ATA-PARK! More info: ASAP. Reg.: Ends 10:45am. Site:College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W See Grand Prix. www.neilley.com/chess, [email protected], or 740-314-1102. Laurel St, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Bethlehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045, Email: bdavis@lehighvalleychess- club.org, Info:www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. NORTH CAROLINA OCT. 6, NOV. 3 & DEC. 8, Columbus Chess League 1 Open Section. 6SS, G/75 d5. 2 rounds/day @ OSU Campus Donatos. AUG. 24-25, 43rd Pittsburgh Summer Open AUG. 21-25, 2019 U.S. Masters Championship EF: $80/team, 4-board teams + 2 alternates. Trophies top 2 teams, See Grand Prix. See Nationals. U1700 team & individual boards. Advance entries only by 9/28. Full AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 141st AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 2019 North Carolina Open details: www.neilley.com/chess/, [email protected], 614-314-1102. annual NY State Championship - Out of state welcome. (NY) See Grand Prix. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class See Grand Prix. , 51st annual Atlantic Open (VA) Championships (IL) AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25 AUG. 31, Maryland Action Championship (MD) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 50th Annual “Southern OCT. 12, National Chess Day Scholastic Swiss AUG. 31, Maryland Blitz Championship (BLZ) (MD) Congress” (GA) Cincinnati Scholastic Chess Series season 13 begins on National Chess See Maryland. See Grand Prix. Day at Fairfield High School, 8800 Holden Blvd., Fairfield, OH 45014. 4SS, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 2019 Ohio Chess Congress (OH) , Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) 5 sections: Championship, U1000, U700, U400, K-6 Non-Rated. Time con- SEPT. 7-8 trol: Prizes: See Grand Prix. See Ohio. G/30 d5. Medals to top five places and all others scoring 3.0 or more in each section. Series trophies in rated sections based on points SEPT. 7, W. Chester 1st Sat Quads SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, 2019 American Chess Promotions scored; best five scores from six tournaments count toward trophies. Our 30th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. “Amateur Championship” (GA) Complete series information at www.chesscincinnati.com. Send questions Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. See Georgia. to: [email protected] or text/phone Alan Hodge at 513-600-9915. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected]

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SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) 5 pm, Mon 9:30 am, 3:30 pm. Short Sched.: Rds 1 and 2 at G/60 d5, Sat See Ohio. TENNESSEE 5 pm and 8 pm, join Long Sched Sun and Mon. Sections & Prizes: Open ($900, $650, $450; with $200 ea Top Expert and A), Amateur/U1800 SEPT. 14, 2019 PA State Game/60 Championship AUG. 17-18, Oran Quintrell Memorial 2 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. ($600, $400, $300; with $150 ea Top C and D), U1200 & Unrated ($400, $300, $200, $100 to Top Unr). Top Unr place award limited to $250. EF: SEPT. 14, MasterMinds CC Quads AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 14th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) $85 by Sat. Aug. 24; $100 Aug. 25 and on-site. Details at www.vachess.org, Esperanza Academy, 421 W. Bristol St., Phila., PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, See Grand Prix. including online entry and payment via PayPal. Elig.: Open to all Virginia G/70 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 12:30, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 50th Annual “Southern residents, military stationed in Virginia, and students attending any Virginia 3. Info: mastermindschess.org or [email protected]. Congress” (GA) school or college (must show student ID or other proof of Fall 2019 school SEPT. 21, 4th Annual LVCA Ruben Shocron Memorial $1050 See Grand Prix. enrollment). Blitz Tourn (G/5 d0) on Fri. Aug. 30 at 7PM. Annual VA Chess Gtd-RBO Federation General Membership and Business Meeting Sat Aug. 31, 9- SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) 11am. Info: [email protected] or 757-846-4805. W. See Grand Prix. See Ohio. , Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) SEPT. 29, 60th Annual Pittsburgh Chess League SEPT. 7-8 SEPT. 13-15, 2019 Tennessee Open State Chess Championship See Ohio. 30/90, SD/60 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow See Grand Prix. Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Monthly 4-player team event from Sept. to SEPT. 20-22, VA Senior Open Apr. EF: $50/team by 9/26. Rds.: 2pm. Info: 412-908-0286, martinak_ SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, 2019 American Chess Promotions See Grand Prix. [email protected], www.pitt.edu/~schach/ W. “Amateur Championship” (GA) See Georgia. OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess Congress Congress (VA) OCT. 12, Cumberland County Fall Open - National Chess Day See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60 OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 23rd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) OCT. 12, York G/40 Fall Swiss d5, $$: $75. 30- X, A, B, C, D/Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60 d5, Open to See Grand Prix. Ryan Center for the Arts, 18 S. Belmont St., York, PA 17403. 4 Rd Swiss, U1200 & under. $$: $75. 30- F, G, H/Below,UNR. UNR eligible for unrated NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National G/40 d5, Open & Scholastic sections. EF: $15 in advance, $20 at site. prize only. ALL: EF: $15 if mailed by 10/7, $20 later or at site. Memb. Chess Congress (PA) Prizes: $100 1st place, $50 Top Under 1500, Trophy Top Scholastic. Req’d: TCA $10 TN residents only. Rds.: 9, 11, 2 and 4:30 CDT. A 1/2 See Grand Prix. Others receive Medals, Ribbons. Reg.: 9:30am-10am, Rds. 10:30, 12:00, point may e requested for any round if done by the end of registration. 1:30 & 3:00. Info & Advanced registration: yorkchess.org, lstreet@ ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: dvchess.com, 267-461-0204. www.cumberlandcountychess.org or Susan Kantor at 931-287-3765. W. WASHINGTON , MasterMinds National Chess Day OCT. 12 AUG. 10-11, Vancouver Open Esperanza Academy, 421 W. Bristol St., Phila., PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, See Grand Prix. G/70 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 12:30, TEXAS , Seattle Chess Classic 3. Scholastic: 4SS, K-12 Open, K-8 U1100, K-6 U800, K-3 U500 G/40 AUG. 17-18, DCC FIDE Open IX AUG. 14-18 d5, EF FREE. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd.1 10AM then asap. Mail Ent: (payable See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. to) MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 10th annual Central California Open (CA-N) mastermindschess.org or [email protected] AUG. 29-SEPT. 2 (INTERNATIONAL SECTION) OR AUG. 30 OR See Grand Prix. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 85th Annual Southwest Open (Includes OCT. 12, 3rd Annual Free Pizza Party Chess Tournament on Southwest Open Individual Collegiate Championshps) DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 29th annual North American National Chess Day See Grand Prix. Open (NV) 4-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $25, $35 CASH ONLY after 10/7 AT SITE. $$300 See Grand Prix. GTD in Open: 1st-$100, U2000-$100, U1600-$100, U1200 Scholastic: SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, CFCC 2019 Autumn Open & Scholastic (FL) Trophy’s-U1200-1st, 2nd, 3rd; U900-1st, 2nd, 3rd; 1st-U600, 1st- See Grand Prix. U400, 1st-UNR. FREE PIZZA PARTY for every player. Rds.: SEPT. 21-22, DCC FIDE Open X WEST VIRGINIA 1p-2:45-4-5:15p; Reg.: Ends 12:45 pm. Site: College Hill Moravian See Grand Prix. Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Entry Payable: Bruce A Heritage Event! OCT. 12-13, National Chess Day Borderland Chess Festival Davis,1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018; 484-866-3045; Email: AUG. 18, 26th Annual Parkersburg Homecoming Chess Tournament Skyline Optimist Club, 5050 Yvette Ave., El Paso, TX 79924. In 3 Sections, 4SS, G/60 d5. Blennerhassett Hotel, 320 Market St., Parkersburg, WV bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub. org, More Info: www.lehighvalleychess- Battle of I-10 Chess Tournament: 2SS, G/90 d5, I-10 teams are Southern club.org/. 26101. 2 Sections: Open EF: $20 postmarked by 8/12, $25 at site, Trophies NM Versus West TX. Must live in either to play for a team. EF: FREE. Prizes: to 1st & 2nd , $$ Based on Entries. One 1/2-pt Bye available Rds. 1- OCT. 13, 2019 PA State Action Championship Winning team keeps I-10 trophy until next match. Rds.: Saturday ONLY 3(request required prior to Rd. 1). Non-Rated EF: $10, Trophy to 1st. ALL: See Grand Prix. EVENT Round 1 @ 10 AM Round 2 @ 1:45 PM. Borderland Rising Stars Reg. ends 9-9:45, Rds. 10-12:45-3-5:15. Ent/Info: Patrick Kelly, 104 Iroquois RBO: EF: Prizes: OCT. 19-20, 6th annual Central New York Open (NY) 4SS, G/30 d0, Open to U1200 & under. $5.00. Medals: Dr., Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 374-0538, pkelly03@ sprynet.com, W. See Grand Prix. U1200 1st-3rd, U700 1st-3rd, U400 1st-3rd, Best Girl in Each. Rds.: Saturday ONLY EVENT Round 1 9:30 AM, Round 2 10:40 AM, Round 3 12:00 Noon, AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 51st annual Atlantic Open (VA) OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 23rd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) Round 4 1:15 PM. National Chess Day West Texas: 4SS, G/60 d5, EF: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. $5.00. $$: $50-30-20. Rds.: Saturday Round 1 6:00 PM Sunday Round 2 AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 2019 Ohio Chess Congress (OH) NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National 10:00 AM, Round 3 12:45 PM, Round 4 3:00 PM. ALL: US Chess Membership See Grand Prix. required. ENT: ONLINE ENTRY, https://tinyurl.com/NCDBCF2019. W. Chess Congress SEPT. 7-8, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) See Grand Prix. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 29th annual North American See Ohio. Open (NV) SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 81st WV State Championship RHODE ISLAND See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 49th OCT. 10-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 11th annual Washington Chess annual Continental Open (MA) VERMONT Congress (VA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 14-18, 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 49th annual SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 10th annual Hartford Open (CT) Continental Open (MA) NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 50th annual National See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 141st SOUTH CAROLINA annual NY State Championship - Out of state welcome. (NY) See Grand Prix. WISCONSIN AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 50th Annual “Southern Congress” (GA) SEPT. 7-8, Danville Open AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 8th Annual Twin Ports Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 10th annual Hartford Open (CT) AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 14th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, 2019 American Chess Promotions See Grand Prix. “Amateur Championship” (GA) See Grand Prix. See Georgia. SEPT. 28-29, 3rd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! NOV. 23-24, 4th annual Schenectady Open at Proctors (NY) AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, Marshall Rohland Memorial/WI Closed Cham- SOUTH DAKOTA See Grand Prix. pionship OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class Howard Johnson’s, 3841 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704, 608- Championships (IL) 819-6298. HR.$79 1-4 guests includes breakfast. Reserve by August 16, See Grand Prix. VIRGINIA ask for chess tournament. Open to WI residents, former champions, and students in WI schools. EF: 3 sections Premier: $40 by Aug 29, comp entry AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. to masters. $45 at site. Reserve (U1800): $30 by Aug 29, $35 at site. U1200: $20 by Aug 29, $25 at site $$ Premier b/30: $400 + traveling AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 51st annual Atlantic Open trophy, 250, 150, A $100, U1800 $100. Reserve b/30: $200, 150, trophies WARNING! See Grand Prix. to C, D, U1200. U1200: $75, trophies to 2nd, U1000, U700. Overall: $50 AUG. 31, Maryland Action Championship (MD) Kittsley upset prize. Rds, (TC): Premier and Reserve: 6-SS: 12-6, 10-5, The use of a cell phone in the tournament See Grand Prix. 10-4 (40/2 d5, SD/1 d5); U1200: 4SS Saturday only: 10-1-3:30-6 (G/60 , Maryland Blitz Championship (BLZ) (MD) d5). Participants may enter Reserve for $20 with 1/2 pt byes in rds 1-2. AUG. 31 Reg.: room is prohibited! at most tournaments! See Maryland. Sat 9-9:30, 10:30-11:30 2 1/2 point byes available in any round. Entries checks payable to WCA: Guy Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madison, If your cell phone rings in a room with A Heritage Event! WI 53716-3279. [email protected] Phone: 920-279-0701. games in progress, you could be severely US Chess Junior Grand Prix! https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/WIClosed2019 WI Chess Tour Event. A State Championship Event! penalized, maybe even forfeited! , 83rd Annual Virginia Closed OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 28th annual Midwest Class AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 Championships (IL) 6-SS, Two Schedules, $$5000 b/o 90 paid entries. Hotel: Hilton Garden TURN IT OFF! Inn Innsbrook, 4050 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, VA (804)521-2901. Ask for Chess See Grand Prix. Rate ($94), mention VA Closed Chess Tournament. Reserve by Thu. Aug DEC. 21-22, 2019 U.S. Amateur North Championship 8th. Long Sched.: 30/90, SD/1 d5; Rds. Sat 1 and 7 pm, Sun 11 am and See Nationals.

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GM Nicolas COURTESY Checa PHOTO: 2019 National High School co-champion

s a child, the competitive side of chess is what drew me to the game. AHowever, as I grew to appreciate the game, I began to enjoy the geometric beauty and originality that can be produced in a chess game. My best move was a combination that included both of these aspects. It appeared in a game I played against FM Arthur Guo in round two of the 2017 North American U20 Championship in Irving, Texas. In this game, Arthur chose to start with an obscure opening. Unencumbered by opening theory, we played original chess and came up with complex and dynamic ideas. The game was nowhere near perfect, but the attacking combinations made this game notable.

NIMZOWITSCH-LARSEN OPENING I began to enjoy the geometric beauty (A01) FM Arthur Guo (2290) and originality ... produced in a chess game. IM Nicolas Checa (2569) 2017 North American Junior U20 Championship (2), Irving, Texas, 09.01.2017 19. Nc5 b6 20. Nxb5 bxc5 21. Bc3 Qd7 22. 1. b3 d5 2. Bb2 Bg4 3. f3 Bf5 4. d4 e6 Bf1 Nxb3+! 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. e3 c5 7. Nge2 h6 8. g4 “ Bh7 9. h4 The beginning of an enterprising combination. After 22. ... Nc6, 23. dxc5 Within the first 10 moves, my opponent carries threats of Bxg7 after which Black’s ” and I were well outside of theory. The entire kingside will collapse. position is extremely imbalanced and risky. 9. ... Nc6 10. a3 cxd4 11. exd4 Nd7 12. f4 23. cxb3 c4 24. Qb2 Nf6 13. g5 Ne4 14. Bg2 Nd6 15. Qd2 Be7 If 24. bxc4 then 24. ... Qxb5! 25. cxb5 16. 0-0-0 Na5 Bxa3+ 26. Qb2 Rxc3+ 27. Kd2 Bxb2 gives This move freezes White’s king on the Black a winning position. c1-square. If White plays Kb1 at a point in 24. ... Qxb5 25. bxc4 the future, Black can respond with Nxb3 Bxa3 sacrifices a bishop. It is not every day (see diagram next column) due to the pin created by the bishop at h7. that a player gets to sacrifice his queen or a In conjunction with the half-open c-file, In this position, the black queen is bishop in one move. White’s king is in a precarious position. threatened by two separate pieces. How ever, instead of retreating or trading, I played 26. Qxa3 Qb1+ 27. Kd2 Qc2+ 28. Ke1 17. Na4 Rc8 18. Nec3 Nb5 My Qe4+ 29. Kd2 Qxf4+ 30. Ke1 Qe4+ 31. : 25. ... Bxa3! The pin on the Best Move Kf2 Qxh1 The knight is not en prise because 19. Nxb5 white queen prevents 26. Qxb5+ and 26. can be met with 19. ... Nxb3 forking the king cxb5 is met with 26. ... Rxc3+ 27. Kd2 Bxb2. And Black is up an Exchange and soon and queen. In addition to the queen being en prise, 25. ... won.

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