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Practically Speaking

QUERYING NARODITSKY rather than a “computer move.” wins after that, in which White is not What I consider the “main line” because required to the outright. Congratulations to Daniel Naroditsky for it is most analogous to the actual game, (A) If 50. ... Kh2, both 51. a5 and 51. Bc6 three excellent articles to begin his col- despite a different move order, goes: suffice. umn “The Practical Endgame.” The writing 50. ... Ne4 51. a5 h4 52. a6 Kh2 53. a7 Kxh1 style is interesting because of what is not (B) If 50. ... Ne4 51. a5 Kh2 tries to provoke 54. a8=Q h3 55. Qd5 said, leaving the readers to work out many Bxe4, but both 52. a6 and 52. Bf3 h4 53. details for themselves. Also very interesting With the black already on g2, this a6 suffice. is that he poses actual game positions as only draws. problems, rather than posing compositions. If 55. ... Kg2 56. Qxf5, and the lines (C) In the latter case, after 53. ... Kg3, Actually, in the August article working finally appear in the six-piece endgame both 54. Bh1 (intending to sacrifice) or out details of the GM Roman Dzindzi - tablebase offered on the Internet. Also 55. 54. Bxe4 suffice. chashvili-GM Lubomir Kavelek ending leads ... h2 56. Qxf5 Nf2 succumbs, even though me to some questions. The position after the knight cannot be captured. More —Allen Van Gelder 48 moves is shown below as an endgame resistance is offered by ... professor of computer science problem. University of California, Santa Cruz 54. ... Kh2 55. Qd5 Ng3 via e-mail ... avoiding immediate material loss (and staying out of the tablebase). But ... GM Naroditsky responds: 56. Qf3 Your analysis and conclusions are spot- ... ties Black in knots. on from top to bottom. In my analysis, I took 49. Kb6 for granted, and did not thor- The loss of a with 50. Bh1 gives oughly check the consequences of 49. Kb4. Black another main try: Given about 20 seconds, my engine (Hou- dini 4) was indeed able to discover the 50. Bh1 f4 51. a5 f3 52. Bxf3 Nxf3 win. Computer infallibility is an asymptotic (The lines now appear in the tablebase.) notion, but given enough time, a strong engine running on good software should 53. a6 Nd4 54. Kc5! Nxb3+ 55. Kd5 WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN. be able to accurately deconstruct even the ... and later White uses the knight’s most complex endgame positions. Conse- White’s two previous moves were presence to trap the black king on h1 quently, the two question marks should be awarded a total of three question marks, without it being . assigned to 49. Kb6 rather than to 48. Bg2 yet White has a forced win that begins —I stand corrected! with logical moves, as far as I can see. In With this long introduction, I come to To answer your second question (about the game White played 49. Kb6 and only my questions for GM Naroditsky: Is it true Fine’s rules in BCE), I do believe that accu- drew. My proposed winning line begins that the most powerful chess engines do rate calculation, rather than the application not find this win for White? Possibly there of general rules, lies at the heart of endgame 49. Kb4 Kxg3 50. Bh1! is a flaw in my hand analysis, but if it mastery. Of course, a line must be drawn I am only a class player and I have no stands up, it shows that machines are between over-the-board play and analysis, , but I was mindful of Daniel’s not as infallible as many chess writers but the universality and reliability of comment that the bishop cannot go past seem to assume. More generally, are most endgame generalizations have certainly e4, or the h- becomes unstoppable of the general rules in Reuben Fine’s Basic been put in question. due to Ne4. I was also mindful of GM Irina Chess Endings (BCE; see last chapter) Krush’s emphasis on making minor now considered to be unreliable due to improvements in one’s position before computer analysis? The first three articles, embarking on aggressive maneuvers, in as well as recent “Endgame Labs,” seem Send your letters to her discussion in the same issue of one to convey the message that the only safe [email protected] or post on of her games (p. 29). I envisioned the Zwis- method is exact calculation from scratch. the Chess Life Facebook group or chenzug 50. Bh1 Kh2 51. a5 Kxh1 as At first I thought the above analysis the uschess.org Issues Forum. being a minor improvement over 50. a5 might be worthy as a composition (such Letters are subject to editing for Kxg2, as occurred in the game. Obviously, as a Benko Baffler), but it turns out that style, length, and content. the black king is worse off on h1 than on Bh1 is too strong. Although the first two g2. This is why I consider Bh1 to be logical, moves are unique, there are alternative

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2014 Metropolitan & ACA Summer Chess Camp World Number Two in Los Angeles By KOSTYA KAVUTSKIY

(L to R) Andranik Matikozyan, Ardashes Kassakhian, Melikset Khachiyan, Kostya Kavutskiy, Zareh Sinanyan, Dejan Bojkov, Tatev Abrahamyan, Jerry Yee, Ankit Gupta, Levon Aronian, Jay Stallings, Armen Ambartsoumian.

WORLD NUMBER TWO GM LEVON start, the city of Glendale organized a noon session, spending up to an hour and Aronian visited southern California this public press conference with Aronian, who a half with each at a time. His lectures summer to teach over 100 chess players was then ceremonially presented with a were mostly taken from his own games, at the 2014 Metropolitan & American key to the city. where he would present a few ideas that Chess Academy (ACA) Summer Chess Running the day-to-day organization was he thought were particularly aesthetic. He Camp. The event took place from July 9th MetroChess President Ankit Gupta, Ambart- had a very engaging personality, involving through 13th at the Glendale Hilton Hotel soumian, and myself. With over 100 everyone and making the classes not only in Glendale, California, and was the first participants, we sure had our hands full! instructive, but entertaining as well. The collaborative effort between Metropolitan The students were divided up into five top group was quite strong, with a dozen Chess and ACA, a local educational organ- groups, organized by rating, with the high- masters present, as well as 2014 U.S. Jun- ization based in Los Angeles. Joining est group reserved for players rated 2000+. ior Champion GM Kayden Troff, who Aronian were several prominent instruc- While they stayed in their respective con- relished the chance to learn from Aronian. tors, including GM Dejan Bojkov of ference rooms at the Hilton the instructors “I appreciated getting to see and talk to Bulgaria, as well as locals GM Melikset were rotated through each group so that Aronian, he was very personable and just Khachiyan, IM Andranik Matikozyan, IM students could experience a variety of a lot of fun—along those lines—he was Armen Ambartsoumian (founder of ACA), coaches. Each day followed the same sched- kind and joked around with us during the WGM Tatev Abrahamyan, Jay Stallings ule: a morning lecture session, lunch, lessons, which was really cool,” said Troff. (founder of the California Youth Chess training games, and an afternoon lecture Kayden was also impressed by Aronian’s League), and Jerry Yee. session. The training games were used not analytical skill, saying, “… he is a really Although Levon had visited Los Angeles only for instructional purposes, but also strong player but at times you get a good before, this was his first time visiting the for a tournament with a special prize for feeling of not only ... wow he is a good culturally rich Armenian community in each winner: a blitz game with Aronian on player! But wow that’s how he sees this Glendale, with many Armenian businesses, the final day! The chance to play against position or move ... amazing.” churches, and schools. Levon also has a the living legend was quite motivating, with The camp was also suitable for begin- personal connection with Khachiyan, who students vying hard for first place in their ners, who began developing their chess was his childhood coach, as well as long- group. skills under Jay Stallings and Jerry Yee, lasting friendships with Matikozyan and Aronian spent each morning session with two local coaches with many years of teach- Ambartsoumian, who convinced him to the top group, and would then cycle ing experience. Jay and Jerry did an

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Latest exhibition at the (WCHOF) runs through June 7, 2015

““Bobby is one of the game’s most enduring figures because everyone can learn something from his story. If you’re a player, you can study his brilliant games and improve your own. Those who are merely curious about Fischer can see how he faced challenges and be inspired by his intellect.” ~Shannon Bailey, Chief Curator of the WCHOF CL_10-2014_First-Moves_AKF_r7_chess life 9/11/14 12:05 PM Page 13

FROM HIS EARLIEST YEARS AS A child prodigy to becoming the only player ever to achieve a perfect score in the U.S. chess championships, from winning the world championship in 1972 against to living out a controversial retirement, stands as one of chess’ most complicated and compelling figures. A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer opened on July 24, 2014, at the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) and will cele- brate Fischer’s incredible career while examining his singular chess intellect. The show runs through June 7, 2015. “We are thrilled to showcase many never-before-seen artifacts that capture Fischer’s career in a unique way. Those who study chess will have the rare opportunity to learn from his notes and books while casual fans will enjoy exploring this superstar’s personal story,” said WCHOF Chief Curator Shannon Bailey. Several of the rarest pieces on display are on generous loan from Dr. Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield, owners of a collection of material from Fischer’s own library that includes 320 books and 400 periodicals. These items supplement highlights from WCHOF’s permanent collection to create a spectacular show.

• Furniture from the home of Fischer’s mentor Jack Collins, which can be seen in an image of the young prodigy seated and sharpening his skills. • Notebooks created for Fischer’s world championship preparation by International Master Robert Wade that include annotations of games by Soviet Grandmasters and Tigran Petrosian, two opponents that he defeated in the 1971 Candidates Matches. • The famous “Red Book” of Boris Spassky’s best games, which Fischer studied constantly during his preparations for the 1972 World Championship. • Drafts of Fischer’s classic chess publication with handwritten notes from Fischer and Larry Evans.

See more details and museum information at www.worldchesshof.org. PHOTO BOTTOM RIGHT: SARAH CARMODY; OTHERS ARCHIVAL FROM PIATAGORSKY CUP CL_10-2014_First-Moves_AKF_r7_chess life 9/11/14 12:05 PM Page 14

First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S.

In Search of Research New scholarly journal aims at the science behind the chess By MACAULEY PETERSON

SPANISH PSYCHIATRIST DR. HILARIO BLASCO-FONTECILLA has been studying chess. Not practicing his tactics or delving into the works of fellow Spaniard Ruy López de Segura, but rather Dr. Blasco is studying the game’s effects on children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). His project “ ADHD” supported by Madrid’s Puerta de Hierro hospital, has yielded promising preliminary results indicating that chess study can reduce the dose of, or even replace medication in some cases for children with ADHD. Dr. Blasco has submitted his research findings to established scientific journals, but has encountered a problem: The journals’ peer reviewers lack the chess knowledge needed to evaluate them properly. Claims about the benefits of chess, not only to children but also to combat the effects of brain aging, are often assumed, with little empirical research to support them. In 2010, the National Institutes of Health concluded that “the value of [mental stimu- lation] for delaying the onset and/or reducing the severity of decline or disease hasn't been demonstrated in rigorous studies.” Enter the International Society for Chess Research (www.chess- researchsociety.org), a newly formed non-profit which hopes to ingful scholarly content, but they want to know how we are fill a much needed gap in the multi-faceted world of chess— going to sustain that.” the lack of scholarly research. Its first project is a new Journal of Chess Research (JCR), which launches a “preview issue” on Indeed, it’s an ambitious goal. In order to strike an agreement October 26th in St. Louis. with a publisher, the JCR will have to muster enough articles to fill 96 pages, quarterly. The preview issue will be 32 pages. Managing Editor Frank Niro (USCF executive director from 2001 to 2003) chose the date in honor of the 100th anniversary of “We can always fall back—if we don’t do a partnership agree- the birth of chess research pioneer Adriaan de Groot, who ana- ment—and have an open-access journal to get started until we lyzed how chess players approach problem solving. can demonstrate a track record, but I’d rather do something with a major publishing company right away.” “He's kind of my hero,” Niro explained, “not only is he the most cited researcher in history, he’s also the most often misquoted Niro has had a long-standing interest in the scientific and soci- researcher.” Niro has penned an article on de Groot for the ocultural aspects of chess going back to his university days at preview issue. Cornell in the early 1970s. Three publishers of academic journals, Routledge, Sage, and “This isn’t something new that I just decided would fill a niche Wiley have expressed interest in the journal, particularly after or something which I want to do to make money. It’s something Niro managed to assemble an impressive editorial board of uni- that has been a passion of mine for many years.” versity professors and researchers. The Susan Polgar Foundation (of which Niro is one of eight “That’s the thing the publishing companies have been most board members) provided a small “refundable grant” to get the amazed about—how in a matter of three months we were able project off the ground. “We are all doing what we can to promote to recruit a 24 member editorial board that can hold a candle chess,” he said. to any of their editorial boards on any of their long established The project has also received recognition from FIDE which is journals.” considering the establishment of a sub-commission on chess The first official issue is planned for February, 2015, in time research under the auspices of the Training Commission chaired for a publishing partner to include the journal in its annual by GM Adrian Mikalchishin. offerings to libraries, which takes place each spring. Macauley Peterson is content director at chess24. He may be reached at “They agreed that our first one or two issues could have mean- [email protected].

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Journal of Chess Research Call for Papers

The Editorial Board, consisting of distinguished HGXFDWRUV DQG SK\VLFLDQV IURP ÀYH GLIIHUHQW countries, will review all articles in advance in RUGHU WR HQVXUH WKDW FRQWULEXWLRQV WR WKH ÀHOG meet rigorous academic standards, exhibit tech- nical competence by researchers and topical relevance. “Phantom and Quake”, sculpture by The Journal of Chess Research will be published Dr. James Mellick of Centerville (Ohio) College quarterly in Lexington, Kentucky, and distrib- Literature reviews will be accepted, at least JLYHQ DQ DGGLWLRQDO  GD\V WR VXEPLW D ÀQDO uted to university libraries, academicians, chess initially, to generate a meaningful overview of manuscript. Deadlines for receipt of manu- players, researchers and other interested parties the current status of chess research on a variety scripts for upcoming issues are as follows: both in printed and electronic formats. Please of topics such as chess in education, chess and Winter 2015 - November 7, 2014; Spring 2015 – visit www.ChessResearch.org for more infor- mathematics, chess and cognitive development, February 6, 2015; Summer 2015 – May 8, 2015; Fall mation concerning journal content as well as the chess and self esteem, chess and Alzheimer’s 2015 – August 7, 2015. list of editorial board members. Disease, etc. Articles not previously available in English may also be accepted, if appropriate. Manuscripts should be attached in a Microsoft Each issue is intended to contribute broadly to Word document and transmitted via e-mail with awareness and understanding of the impact of Relevant articles between eight and 25 pages the subject heading “Journal of Chess Research” chess on human development, psychology, cog- that conform to the style guidelines contained to the Managing Editor: editor@chessresearch. nition, philosophy, sociology, aging, business in the Publication Manual of the American org. Charts and images should be compatible strategy, education and technology. Manuscripts Psychological Association, 6th Edition (APA-6) with Adobe Design Standard CS6 software such that make strong empirical and theoretical con- will be accepted on an ongoing basis. as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. The WULEXWLRQVWRWKHÀHOGRIFKHVVUHODWHGUHVHDUFK Journal of Chess Research will be available in both are invited from scholars throughout the aca- All papers will be reviewed by the Editorial print and digital formats. For subscription infor- demic community, both in the United States %RDUG DQG QRWLÀFDWLRQV RI DFFHSWDQFH ZLOO EH mation, please consult the International Society and abroad, and will not be tied to any particular made to the authors within 30 days of submis- for Chess Research website: discipline, level of analysis or national context. sion. Following acceptance, authors will be www.ChessResearchSociety.org

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USCF Affairs / News for our Members

Share Your Chess Story 2014 Award Recipients Since the USCF became a 501(c)(3), CHESS CITY OF THE YEAR: we have been looking ahead to Brownsville, TX creating a new USCF fundraising brochure as well as thinking of other CHESS CLUB OF THE YEAR: opportunities for sharing chess Central Florida Chess Club stories from our members showing CHESS COLLEGE OF THE YEAR: how chess can be a positive influ - Texas Tech University ence in people’s lives. We are cre at ing a “library” of these stories COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR: Senior to use for various fundraising purposes. If you would like to share your story, write to Joan DuBois at [email protected]. Some examples of what DISTINGUISHED SERVICE: Jim Berry (OK) we would like to hear include: FRANK J. MARSHALL AWARD: • How has chess changed your life? IM Greg Shahade (PA) • Describe your first experience or a memorable experience playing in a USCF . GRANDMASTER OF THE YEAR: GM Alex Onischuk (TX) • Why are you a member of the USCF? • Why do you support the USCF? HONORARY CHESS MATES: • What impact has the USCF had on your life? Joan Priest (KY) • Do you have any suggestions for other chess players/USCF members to contact regarding this project? KOLTANOWSKI MEDAL: Gold: Bill Goichberg and the Continental Chess Association Call For Nominations MERITORIOUS SERVICE: Justin Morrison (GA), Daniel Fuller The U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) will hold an election (MS), Dr. Rose Marie Stutts (AL) in 2015 for two at-large positions on the USCF executive board for a term of three years, expiring in 2018. ORGANIZER OF THE YEAR: The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis Any current USCF member who is not a current USCF employee or designated contractor (as defined in the OUTSTANDING CAREER ACHIEVEMENT: USCF bylaws) may be nominated for election to the Gary Kitts (MI), Harvey Lerman (FL) executive board. OUTSTANDING TEAM PERFORMANCE Nominations must be made by petition containing the signatures of fifty (50) AWARD: Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and or more members of the USCF who are either registered or eligible to register Demonstration School (PA) to vote, and by payment of a filing fee of $100 to the U.S. Chess Federation. The members signing the nomination petition must include at least fifteen (15) SCHOLASTIC SERVICE: USCF delegates representing at least five (5) states. The petition to nominate a Mitchell Denker (posthumously) (NC) candidate and the filing fee must be postmarked by Wednesday, December 31, 2014. (Send petitions and the filing fee to: Cheryle Bruce, U.S. Chess Federation, SPECIAL SERVICES: Alan Kaufman (MI) P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967.) TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR LIFETIME The nomination petitions must contain the dated signature, printed name, and ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: USCF ID of each signer, and should contain the following text: Denis Barry (posthumously) (AZ) E. Steven Doyle (NJ) “We, the undersigned members of the U.S. Chess Federation, nominate _(candidate Thad Rogers (GA) name goes here)_ as a candidate for election to the USCF executive board in Stephen Dillard (KY) the 2015 election. We also consent to having our names and USCF IDs published as having signed this petition.” TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: A sample nomination form will be made available on the USCF website. Bob Messenger (MA) Candidates must consent to be on the ballot, either by signing their own U.S. CHESS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: nomination petition or by separate notice to the USCF. Abraham Kupchik, Jacqueline Piatigorsky

A voting member for this election is any current USCF member (active as of SPECIAL FRIEND OF USCF: May 4, 2015) whose membership expires on or after June 30, 2015, who will Harris Rosen (FL) be age 16 or older by June 30, 2015, and who registers to vote by May 1, 2015. OUTSTANDING PLAYER ACHIEVEMENT Ballots will be distributed to voting members who are registered to vote as of AWARD: Awonder Liang (WI) May 1, 2015. Ballot distribution will occur around June 10th, and returned ballots will be counted in July. The terms will begin at the conclusion of the WOMAN CHESSPLAYER OF THE YEAR 2015 Delegates’ Meeting. AWARD: Tatev Abrahamyan (CA)

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USCF Affairs / News for our Members

2014-2015 USCF Committee Chairs

AUDIT: FIDE EVENTS: SCHOLASTIC COUNCIL/COMMITTEE: Bill Brock Franc Guadalupe Mike Hoffpauir, Co-Chair [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Beatriz Marinello, Co-chair AWARDS: FINANCE: [email protected] John Donaldson to be announced [email protected] SENIOR: FORUM: Bob Mahan, Chair BARBER K-8 TOURNAMENT [email protected] OF STATE CHAMPIONS: Bob Messenger [email protected] Jon Haskel, Co-Chair Mike Eberhardinger, Vice-Chair [email protected] [email protected] Stephen Shutt, Co-Chair HALL OF FAME: [email protected] Harold J. Winston STATES: [email protected] Guy Hoffman BYLAWS: [email protected] Harold J. Winston, Co-Chair HALL OF RECORDS: [email protected] to be determined TOP PLAYERS: Guy Hoffman, Co-Chair Camilla Baginskaite INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: [email protected] [email protected] Michael Khodarkovsky [email protected] CHESS IN EDUCATION: TDCC: F. Leon Wilson Jeff Wiewel, Chair MILITARY: [email protected] [email protected] Mike Hoffpauir [email protected] Tim Just, Vice-Chair CLUBS: [email protected] Sevan Muradian OUTREACH: [email protected] U.S. OPEN: Myron Lieberman [email protected] Hal Terrie III COLLEGE CHESS: [email protected] Russell S. Harwood PPHB FUND MANAGEMENT: [email protected] WEBSITE ADVISORY John Donaldson COMMITTEE (WSAC): [email protected] CORRESPONDENCE CHESS: Boyd Reed Brad Rogers [email protected] PRISON: [email protected] to be determined WOMEN'S CHESS: CRAMER AWARDS: Jennifer Skidmore Frank Brady PUBLICATIONS: [email protected] [email protected] Ramon Hernandez [email protected] DENKER INVITATIONAL: USCF Representatives Stephen Shutt, Co-Chair RATINGS: to FIDE [email protected] Mark Glickman [email protected] Jon Haskel, Co-Chair DELEGATE: [email protected] Michael Khodarkovsky RULES: 80 Jesse Court Montville, NJ 07045-9007 ELECTION: David Kuhns, Chair [email protected] Ken Ballou [email protected] Al Losoff, Vice-Chair ZONAL PRESIDENT: [email protected] Francisco Guadalupe 305 Willow Pointe Drive ETHICS: League City, TX 77573-6744 Alex Relyea [email protected]

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Looks at Books / Openings for Amateurs

The Cult of Tamburro A new opening book that follows in the best tradition of ‘ideas over variations.’

By JOHN HARTMANN

onsider the following situation: it’s the last round of an planned’ variations like the Colle (123-136). While much of the important tournament. You spent weeks before the event advice is general in nature, a few lessons reappear throughout, C preparing your openings, having just purchased the hot including: Don’t waste time in the opening. Don’t neglect tactics. new book on the XYZ variation, and your mind is crammed full Don’t be an opening ‘robot’ (26-27) who whips out moves without with analysis. The game begins; miracle of miracles, the XYZ understanding. variation appears on the board, and you come to the end of your The second half of the book, also called “Openings for Ama- preparation. And then … you have no idea as to how to continue. teurs,” is a distillation of many of Tamburro’s chess.fm videos Sound familiar? Anyone? and message board posts. Here the reader There is a reason that chess teachers is presented with a possible opening reper- will trot out the hackneyed truism about toire that minimizes memorization while focusing on ideas and not variations for maximizes strategic comfort and clarity. amateur players. For the vast majority of Some of the details of the repertoire appear us—we who lack photographic memories in the first part of the book—there is quite and unlimited time for study—it’s just a bit of overlap—so readers are advised not practical to play the uber-theoretical not to skip it. lines that dominate super- grand master For white, Tamburro follows Fischer practice. We would do better to skip the and proposes that we play 1. e4. The search for novelties at move 30 and Sicilian is met with a hodge-podge of anti- instead try to understand the ideas behind Sicilians (4. Qxd4 versus 2. ... d6, the c3 moves five, 10 and 15. Sicilian, the Rossolimo and the Closed). There have been a few books over the The French is met with the Tarrasch vari- years written according to this philoso- ation (3. Nd2) while the Caro-Kann gets phy. Reuben Fine’s The Ideas Behind the ‘Fantasy’ treatment (3. f3). The Four the Chess Openings is the most famous Knights and the g3 Vienna are suggested of these. How to Open a Chess Game, against 1. ... e5, and Alekhine’s Defense, by Evans et al, is another good book the Pirc/Modern, and the Scandinavian along these lines, while Sam Collins’ are countered with solid, if slightly irreg- Understanding the Chess Openings is a ular, variations. more recent rendering. The four volumes Tamburro offers two systems for playing of John Watson’s Mastering the Chess black against 1. e4 and 1. d4. He suggests Openings, while decidedly more ad - that we play 1. ... e5 (Two Knights, 4. ... vanced and analytical, also embody Nf6 versus the Scotch, the ) something of this ideal. against 1. e4; if that is not to the reader’s Pete Tamburro has been advocating Tamburro, Pete. Openings for Amateurs. liking, the Dragon is offered as an alter- the ‘ideas over variations’ approach to Newton Highlands, Massachusetts: Mongoose Press, native. Against the d-pawn, Tamburro the openings for some time now. Tam- 2014. ISBN 978-1936277506. PB. 332 pages. argues for our adopting the Nimzo-Indian, burro, a USCF-rated expert, has worn (Available from uscfsales.com, catalog number B0103EU, with the Dutch standing as our alternative. many chess hats. He writes a chess $24.95) A section on Botvinnik’s treatment of the newspaper column, has served as the English rounds out the repertoire. president of the Chess Journalists of America, and is a frequent No book is perfect, and Openings for Amateurs is no exception. contributor to these very pages. But it was his opening videos Tamburro’s proposed variation (241) in the Two Knights—the for chess.fm in the mid-2000s, along with his posts at the New Fritz/Ulvestad—is busted after 8. cxd4 Qxg5 9. Bxb5+ Kd8 10. Jersey State Chess Association website, that made him something 0-0! (his punctuation) 10. ... Bb7 11. Qf3 Rb8! 12. dxe5 Ne3! of a cult figure among chess fans. With his new book, Openings 13. Qh3 Qxg2+ 14. Qxg2 Nxg2 15. d4, when Black has no route for Amateurs, I expect that the cult of Tamburro will grow. to equality. I also found it somewhat strange that Tamburro Written for players between 1100-1900 (11), the two halves recommends the Dragon, one of the most theoretical openings of Openings for Amateurs attempt to address two facets of around, as part of a repertoire designed to minimize memory opening instruction. The first half, “[t]he Primer,” is a series of work. But these are both minor complaints set against the book sketches or mini-lessons on various opening topics. There are as a whole, which I think succeeds admirably at fulfilling its short essays devoted to topics like “be[ing] ever vigilant for stated goals. If you’re a club player looking to improve both the Bxf7+” (69) and much longer ones on and countergambits theory and practice of their openings, Openings for Amateurs (73-95), offbeat openings (116-123), and defending against ‘pre- might be the book for you.

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

The Nerve Good nerves help make good moves. By GM ANDY SOLTIS

BOBBY FISCHER FAMOUSLY SAID HE Euwe lost the 1937 World Championship didn’t believe in psychology: He believed match because of nerves, according to his in good moves. But in one memorable second, Reuben Fine. Euwe even hired a case he needed the former as much as barber to give him massages during the the latter. match games but it didn’t relax him enough, Fine said. Robert Byrne managed to reach the Pure theater Candidates stage of one world champi- GM Bobby Fischer onship cycle but said he didn’t have the GM Boris Spassky coolness under fire to become champion. Olympiad, Havana, 1966 “I didn’t have the nerves,” he explained. Throughout his career he “always thought I would get better at that as I got older— WHITE TO PLAY wait till I get to 40. Then it was wait till I water. When it arrived, he held it in the get to 50, then 60!” It didn’t happen. air, with one hand, at arm’s length, as if So how can you deal with your nerves? studying it. Among the ways that have been tried by It was pure theater: Bobby wanted to masters: show his opponent that he wasn’t at all Physical conditioning—Mikhail Botvinnik suf- upset at the turn of events. My nerves are fered so badly from tension during world not shattered, he was saying, without championship games that it caused his words. (He coolly adjourned into a difficult gums to bleed, he said. But he felt he min- endgame, 39. Rxe6 fxe6 40. Rd1 Qb7 41. Qxb7, imized the impact of nervousness by doing and drew. Then, as if nothing had hap- WHITE TO PLAY 1 1 physical exercises every morning. A nap pened, he scored 8 ⁄2- ⁄2 in his next nine followed by a brisk walk to the playing site games.) This occurred in a U.S.-USSR match, before a game also helped. “My brain func- “Every game of chess is a contest of which was always a tense affair during tions well only when I am relaxed,” he said nerves,” Richard Reti said, and everyone the Cold War. Fischer’s teammates were in explaining his training methods. in trouble on two other boards so the gets nervous. As David Bronstein, a world American team’s chances for saving the championship contender in 1951, put it, Maintaining habits—Botvinnik said he had match rested on Fischer winning this the difference between masters and ama- to take the same walking route to the favorable position. teurs is that masters are better at controlling playing site each day. By making the walk There was more at stake from Fischer’s their nervousness. said a mindless habit, he could reinforce calm- viewpoint: Bobby’s previous score with his secret was pretending to be calm. “I ness and eliminate outside annoyances. Boris Spassky was two losses and a draw was just a good actor,” he said. In the old days, many players smoked —out of three favorable positions. He des- So is Magnus Carlsen. “I do get nervous during rounds. Some knew it was a very perately wanted to score his first victory sometimes, especially if I feel that I’m not bad habit—but they felt that they risked and, naturally, didn’t trust his winning well prepared,” he said in his Silicone Val- endangering their equilibrium if they tried chances in an endgame with a mere extra ley question and answer early this year. to stop during a tournament. One U.S. pawn, 36. Bxe5! Rxe5 37. Qxb8 Rxb8 38. But, he added, “Often when I do get nerv- champion, Harry Pillsbury, smoked a dozen Rxd7 Re7. ous I try to put on a good face and not cigars a day and drank cups and cups of He tried 36. Qxa6? and then 36. ... Rc8! show it so much.” black coffee during games. Breaking his 37. Rd6 Rxc3 38. Rxf6, only to discover to There have always been great players habits in the name of health would mean his horror that his was trapped after whose nervousness limited what their talent his “nervous system will collapse,” he said. 38. ... Be6!. might have achieved. Akiba Rubinstein, Vassily Ivanchuk, Max Euwe, Aron Nim- Sealing off the rest of the world—Many players (see diagram top of next column) zowitsch and Reti are prime examples. A fight tournament-room noise by using head- When he realized he had blundered, player “must have a clear head and iron sets (when they are legal). Or they just stick Fischer did something remarkable. He nerves,” Euwe said, “otherwise he will lose their fingers in their ears. When the M-Tel asked a tournament aide for a glass of any position no matter how good it is.” Masters, a super-tournament, was held in

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

Problem I Problem II Problem III 2014 U.S. and GM Alex Onischuk IM Anna Zatonskih GM Alejandro Ramirez GM Aleksandr Lenderman WGM Camilla Baginskaite GM Joshua Friedel Women’s Championships Rapid playoffs helped decide two national titles earlier this year: ended a tie for first place in the U.S. Championship by beating , while Irina Krush won the U.S. Women’s Championship title in a tiebreaker with Tatev BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY Abrahamyan. Games from the two Problem IV Problem V Problem VI tournaments, held at the Chess Club WGM Tatev Abrahamyan GM Joshua Friedel GM Irina Krush and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, WGM Sabina-Francesca Foisor GM Timur Gareev FM Alisa Melekhina provide our quiz positions this month. In each of the six diagrams you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. This will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor pieces. For solutions, see page 71.

WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY

2008 in a dead-silent, glass-enclosed “aquar- Move faster—It sounds strange to people ium,” Vassily Ivanchuk still kept his fingers who don’t play competitive chess, but in his ears. “It’s my habit of many years,” faster time limits tend to reduce nervous- he told the ChessPro website. “It’s hard to ness. Players don’t agonize as long while avoid it for one tour na ment.” their opponent is thinking. The tension is dissipated, not compressed. Get your mind off the game—Many players Ivanchuk won a strong international are relatively calm while thinking about this year with an 11-1 score, an amazing a move but begin to worry immediately 3045 performance rating. It may have after playing it. That’s why some Soviet- been his best result ever—and being a era coaches taught their students to turn speed tournament helped. their mind off and do something trivial: As soon as you make a move, slowly write it down in the long-form of notation: Not Symmetrical English (A30) BLACK TO PLAY GM Vladimir Malakhov (FIDE 2717, RUS) “1. d4” and “1. ... Nf6” but “1. d2-d4” and 30. ... Nc1! 31. Qb2 Rfc5 32. h4 b4! 33. Qd2 1. ... Ng8-f6,” they advised. GM Vassily Ivanchuk (FIDE 2753, UKR) Latvian Railway Open (4), 03.28.2014 Qa6! 34. Ng2 Rc2 35. Qd7 Qxa2 36. Be5 Nd3 Some elite players unconciously adopt 37. Ra1 Nxe5! 38. Qxc8 Nf3+ 39. Kh1 Qxa1 40. tension-reducing habits. Garry Kasparov 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 b6 4. Bg2 Bb7 5. 0-0 Qxf8+ Kxf8 41. Rxa1 Rxf2, White resigned. waved his head from side to side. Alexander Be7 6. b3 0-0 7. Bb2 c5 8. Nc3 d6 9. e3 Nbd7 Alekhine twirled a lock of his blond hair. 10. Qe2 a6 11. Rfd1 Re8 12. d4 cxd4 13. Rxd4 Six years after their game in Havana, Tigran Petrosian moved his legs under the Qc7 14. Rad1 h6 15. R4d2 Rac8 16. h3 Bf8 17. nervousness struck Boris Spassky in his table so much that he was called a “cyclist.” Nd4 Bxg2 18. Kxg2 Qb7+ 19. Qf3? d5! world championship match with Fischer. One frequent U.S. Championship player After the match he said that when Fischer The standard way of handling this kind shook his body back and forth in his seat. got into an argument with the arbiter dur- of position is 19. f3! followed by 20. e4 His colleagues gave the agitated grand- ing the third game, “I should have made with a slight edge. As it stands, Black master a nickname—“Maytag.” a show of getting up and refusing to play. threatens 20. ... Ne5 21. Q-moves dxc4+. Other players like to pace. During Mark I’d have gotten a zero, but at the same Taimanov’s 1971 Candidates match with 20. Kh2 Ne4 21. Nxe4? dxe4 22. Qe2 Ne5 23. time I’d have preserved my nerves.” Fischer, Bobby asked USCF Executive Kg2 Nd3 24. Ba1 b5 25. cxb5 axb5 26. Kg1 Instead, he played the game, lost and Director Ed Edmondson to complain to Rc5 27. Nc2 Rf5 28. Rf1 Rc8 29. Rdd1 h5 30. didn’t recover until late in the match. By the Russian that his pacing near the board Ne1 then his nerves had failed him in five was upsetting him. Taimanov agreed to favorable positions, he said, and he was (see diagram top of next column) stop but added, “Only tell Bobby not to an ex-world champ. wag his foot under the table when it’s my Black didn’t need to think much about Look for daily chess world updates on Chess Life move. I have nerves, too.” his next series of paralyzing moves. Online at uschess.org!

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Back to Basics / Reader annotations

Trapped! A beginner who sets traps is no longer a beginner.

By GM LEV ALBURT

IT IS POSSIBLE TO TRAP A STRONG style (Tal once joked about becoming the while White is ahead in material (a bit!), opponent. In the game below I was fortu- ex-world champion at 23). he is quite far from winning. In the game, nate to accomplish this against a former White’s advantage grows quickly after 16. 7. Bg3 Nh5 8. Be5 Nxe5 9. Nxe5 Nf6 10. h4 world champion. (Lev’s further comments g4 Kb8 17. Qg3 Qd6 18. f4. Rg8 appear in italics.)

Veresov Opening (D01) GM Lev Alburt (2617) GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2543) Razuvaev Memorial (6), 2013 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7

Did I earlier say, “solid”? 18. ... Rg8 19. Qf3 Ne4 20. Bxe4 dxe4 21. Nxe4 Bd5 11. hxg5 Rxg5 above all. 12. Qf3 Be6 13. Bd3 Qd6

Black’s best response in this opening— or at least the most solid. 4. Nf3 h6 More common is 4. ... g6. 5. Bf4 c6 6. e3 g5

22. Nxd6

Now let’s take a look at the reader’s 14. Rh4 trap. When I first saw this move, I quickly saw a refutation: 14. ... Qb4 15. 0-0-0 Rxe5 and now 16. dxe5 will expose my Caro-Kann Defense (B10) Mike Da Cruz (1965) undefended rook. Fortunately I remembered R. Jackson (1682) to look further: after all, for a bait to be attractive to my opponent it should appear 1. e4 c6 2. c4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. cxd5 Nf6 5. to be bad, or at least risky, for me! Bb5+ GM Kosteniuk, despite her young age at 14. ... Qb4? 15. 0-0-0 0-0-0 the time of this game (29), was already an (see diagram top of next column) ex-women’s world champion (2008-2010) Drinking the bitter cup to the end was a and is known for her direct, aggressive better choice: 15. ... Rxe5 16. a3 Qd6, and 5. ... Bd7

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Back to Basics / Reader annotations 12. ... 0-0 13. a5 Bxb5 18. bxc3 Acquiescing to the loss of a minor with 18. Qb3 Rab8 19. Qc2 Be5 is unappetizing but the text costs a rook. The game is over. 18. ... Rfb8

5. ... Nbd7 6. Nc3 a6 7. Ba4 b5 8. Bb3 Nb6 9. a3 Bb7 is equal. The theory questions [?!] 7. Ba4 and sug- 14. Qxb5 gests instead 7. Qa4 Rb8! with equality. Black would regain the pawn with good 6. Bc4 position after either 14. Nxb5 Qxd5 or 14. I had intended to win back the pawn axb6 Bxe2 15. Nxe2 Qxb6. with ... Nbd7-b6 but White’s original open- 14. ... Nbxd5 15. Qxb7 ing has done its job. My ’s bishop 19. Ba3 Qe6 20. Rae1 Rxb7 21. Rxe6 fxe6 22. blocks my queen’s view of d5, and blocks g3 Rab8 23. c4 Nb4 24. Rc1 Kf7 25. Rc3 e5 my maneuver with the queen’s knight. 26. Kg2 e4 27. f3 Nd3 28. fxe4 Rb3, White 6. ... Bf5 7. Qb3 Nbd7 resigned. Traps, anyone?

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White keeps the pawn after all—but his development lags and his queen is off- sides. Not for nothing, b2/b7 pawns are often Send in your games! 8. Ne2 called “poisoned.” If you are unrated or rated 1799 8. Qxb7 was good here. After 8. ... Rc8 15. ... Qd6 or be low, then GM Lev Alburt invites 9. Na3, White is winning. you to send your most instructive This sets up a trap for White’s queen. I would rather say, the game is very game with notes to: sharp. 16. Nxd5 Nxd5 Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life 8. ... Nb6 9. Bb5+ Bd7 PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN The bishop returns to d7 but this time 38557-3967 my queen’s knight is developed and d5 is Or e-mail your material to under pressure. [email protected]

10. Nbc3 g6 11. 0-0 Bg7 GM Alburt will select the “most in - structive” game and Chess Life will award an autographed copy of Lev’s newest book, Platonov’s Chess Acad- emy (by Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik) to the person submitting the most in - structive game and annotations.

Make sure your game (or part of it) 17. Nc3 and your notes will be of interest to White must extricate his queen—17. Qb3. other readers. Do not send games He’ll then almost certainly lose his extra with only a few notes, as they are of pawn and stand worse—but not lost. little instructive value and can’t be used. Writing skills are a plus, but 17. ... Bxc3 instructiveness is a must! 12. a4 White overlooked this capture, expecting www.ChessWithLev.com Attack at any cost. 12. d4 or even 12. the d5-knight to move—providing an escape d3 would have kept up. route for his queen.

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Annie Wang at the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in December, 2013, where the then-11-year-old was competing in the World Youth Championships.

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Cover Story / Annie Wang

By JORGE BARRERA

EARLIER IN THE SUMMER AT THE 2014 NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH CHESS TOURNAMENT in New York, the last round for the U-18 Girls section was winding to a close. Though the room was quiet and filled with intense concentration, the winner had almost, but not quite, already been decid ed. WIM Annie Wang of southern California was playing Yue Chu of Texas, and outside the tournament room, Annie’s father knew something his daughter did not. Annie was a whole point ahead of her nearest rival, and a draw would be sufficient to make her the winner of the event. Annie did not know this, however, and she played with deliberate moves for the full point, winning the tournament.

With such a victory which demonstrates her skill and amazing expertise so consis- Annie won the tournament. skill and deep insight into the game, one tently, as reflected in both her tournament Reflecting on whether or not there were might think Annie is a veteran teen player results and the way she has risen in any games that were really pivotal for her, she about to join the ranks of adult master proficiency over these last years. said “there were only two tournaments that players. Yet, the truth is more remarkable, While chess seemed to come to her by stood out” as being key moments in her for Annie is 12 years old. chance, it was not long after she started becoming very committed to chess. The first, Winning such a high profile tournament playing that she participated in her first she indicated, was the Pan Am games and against opponents up to six years older is USCF-rated tournament. Although her the second was a Susan Polgar invitational not the only unusual part in Annie’s story. ini tial results there could easily be de - tournament. After these two events, she Unlike the much-repeated accounts of scribed as lackluster, this did not deter her realized that chess was a serious endeavor. prominent chess players who were taught from continuing to explore and test her The dedication she has demonstrated, as well by a family member or had siblings to methods in the game. Towards this end, as her intense focus and amazing talent has compete against and hone their skills, Annie enrolled at the academy Beyond surely helped her reach the title of master. Annie came to chess by chance. As she and Chess, in Roland Heights, California where In fact, Annie is the youngest girl to have ever her family were attending a festival at a she was taught by Sarah Lu and later by reached such a feat in the United States. local park, this young chess wizard says IM Kong Liang “Ben” Deng. Her concen- When asked whether she had any favorite that she became interested in the game tration on the game has been serious from players or if she was inspired by the game when she decided to participate in a quick the beginning and that is mirrored in her play of any of the famous grandmasters, she simultaneous chess demonstration. It performances on the board. averred that she had none. Of course, at her wasn’t the quick thinking or the thrill of When questioned about how she level, playing with opponents much older competing with others which attracted her, approaches her matches, she says that she than her is normal, and despite this age but rather, she says she was attracted by “focuses on the board game by game.” difference, she feels the same, as she is the wonderful “shape of the pieces.” Perhaps this is part of the reason why still working with what is on the board. Drawn in by aesthetics, Annie has she won at the North American Youth. And what will the next move be? After become a USCF national master (breaking Before her match against Maggie, she had an inquiry as to what her future plans the record for the youngest girl ever to do lost against Rachel Gologorsky from might be, she replied that there is only one so), understand ing the complex move- Florida, who is clearly a veteran, having goal in mind: “to become a grandmaster by ments of knights, rooks, and bishops over appear ances in over a hundred tourna - the age of 18.” Only that, and nothing else. 1 the board. She showed such prowess at ments. The loss left Annie with 2 ⁄2 points It’s a direct and powerful statement, and the North American Youth Chess Tourna- after four rounds, which is hardly on the since so much of her success comes from ment this year. After a less than perfect winning path for any tournament. Many focusing on one thing at a time, Annie start, she felt that she “might have gotten players might lack confidence and would will undoubt edly reach her goal! lucky against Maggie Feng” in round seven, feel disappointed with such a start to an but her fortunes changed, and she went on important tournament, as exemplified by Annie Wang annotates her favorite game to win the following four games. Yet, it is the familiar U’s at the end of many cross - from the North American Youth Chess hard to tell how much luck can really be tables. Yet, by focusing on one game at a Championships for Chess Life beginning on

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUBJECT given the credit when Annie demonstrates time, and winning five consecutive games, the next page.

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French Defense, 13. ... 0-0-0 14. Be2 Na5 Alekhine-Chatard Attack (C14) This move was premature. For instance, WCM Qiyu Zhou (1879) after 15. Kb1 Nac4 16. Nd2, Black’s knight WFM Annie Wang (2222) cannot stay on c4. However, 16. b3 is not North American Youth Chess Championships (3), good, because of 16. ... Qb4. A better move Tarrytown, New York than 14. ... Na5 would have been 14. ... My opponent Qiyu Zhou is a seasoned Rdf8, followed by … f7-f6, opening up player from Canada. Her early mistake in Black’s position and allowing her pieces to the opening gave me a slight advantage. become more active. White was too aggressive pushing her f- 15. Rh3 Nac4 16. a3 pawn prematurely, allowing me to attack the e5-pawn. I also took advantage of the Preventing Black’s threat of ... Qb4 or ... half-open c-file. Nxb2. 27. ... Qc7 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 16. ... Rdf8 17. Qh2 Rhg8 Black cannot play 27. ... Nxa3 here, The game starts off as the Classical Unpinning the h6-pawn. because White has the in-between move variation of the French Defense. 18. Nh4 28. Nb3. 5. e5 Nfd7 6. h4 Bxg5 To stop 18. ... f6 by 19. Ng6. However, 28. Nf3 Qb6 Another option is 6. ... a6 7. Qg4 Bxg5 this move was slightly inaccurate, because An interesting option in this position 8. hxg5 c5. The continuation 6. ... Bxg5 is White will just have to move his knight was 28. ... d4. If 29. Rxd4, then Black usually more dangerous for Black though back to f3 after Black plays 18. ... c5. will go 29. ... Nxb2 30. Nd5 exd5 31. e6 than 6. ... a6 because of White’s fast Instead, White could have played the Nd3+ (distracting White’s rook from development. prophylactic move Kb1. 18. Qg3 was also guarding the g4-pawn) 32. Rxd3 Bxe6 33. a good idea, preparing to push g4-g5. 7. hxg5 Qxg5 8. Qd3 h6 9. Nf3? Ng5 Bxg4. If White plays 29. Nxd4 instead, 18. ... c5 Black will simply go 29. ... Nxe5. Not a good move. Usually White will go 9. Nh3 instead, as White’s plan is to move Black has to go c5 to prevent White from 29. Nd1 Bb5 30. Rb3 Na5 31. Rb4 the knight to f4, prevent Black from playing 19. f4. If White does go 19. f4 after queenside, and, at some point, sacri fice 18. ... c5, Black will trade the c5-pawn for one of his knights for Black’s pawns on d5 White’s d4-pawn, then Qc5 follows. and e6. 19. Nf3 Bc6 9. ... Qe7 10. 0-0-0 Nc6 I was planning to move my queen to c7 Also good is 10. ... a6. later to attack White’s weak e5-pawn.

11. Qe3 20. dxc5 Qxc5 21. Nd4 Kb8 22. f4 Not sure what the point of 11. Qe3 is. My I was thinking that this move was to guess is that 11. Qe3 helps with White’s support the e5-pawn. Later, it turned out plan of g4-g5. that White was planning to push her pawn to f5. Another option was 22. Nb1 and 11. ... Nb6 12. Qf4 Bd7 then Nd2 to trade Black’s c4-knight. 31. ... Qc5 22. ... Rc8 A mistake for Black. I should have played Putting pressure on White’s c2-pawn. 31. ... Nc6 instead, which forces White to 23. f5 move his rook back to b3, and at the same time, supports the d4-pawn push in the This move was not good, because the e5- future. Then, after 32. Rb3, Black has 32. pawn becomes weak. Also, White cannot … Qa6 to unpin and increase the power of easily open up or break through the f- or his light-square bishop, with ideas such as e-files and Black can easily protect her e6- ... Bc4 and ... Be2 later. pawn. 32. Nd4 Bc4 33. Qd2 23. ... Bd7 24. f6? 33. Qf2 was probably better, trying to A big mistake for my opponent. trade off the queens to free her b4-rook. 24. ... g6 13. g4 33. ... Nc6 34. Nxc6+ Rxc6 35. Kb1 Better is 24. ... Qc7 to attack e5. Also If White tries 35. Ra4 in this position, A better move here would have been good is 24. ... gxf6, followed by 25. exf6+ Black will go 35. ... Bb3, putting more pres - 13. Qg3 or 13. Qg4. Then, after Black Ka8. White cannot play 26. Rxh6, because sure on c2. defends the g7-pawn with 13. ... Qf8, (note after 26. ... Nxb2, Black would be totally that 13. ... Rg8?? is a , because of 35. ... Qg1 winning. Rxh6. 13. ... g5?? is also a blunder because A mistake, because it distracts my queen of 14. Qxg5) White will play 14. Qh4, 25. Bxc4 Nxc4 26. Rdd3 Qa5 from attacking c2. A better move was 35. preventing Black from castling queenside. Again, 26. ... Qc7 would have been better, ... Rgc8, tripling the queen and rooks on If Black goes 13. ... g6 instead of 13. ... Qf8, putting pressure on White’s weak e5-pawn. the c-file. White will go 14. Qf4 h5 15. g4 to destroy Black’s . 36. Rh7 Rc7 27. Rxh6 PHOTOS: DORA LETICIA

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Another option is 36. ... a5. After 37. Ra4 Attacking the e5-pawn. White could play 42. Rc4. After 42. ... Qxe3 43. b6, White’s a4-rook is out of play. 40. Qd4 Qf2 41. Ka1 Qxe3 Rxe3 44. Rxc8+ Kxc8 45. Rxf7, White 37. b3 Ba6 38. Kb2 has the hope of queening the pawn on f6. 41. Another option in this position is 41. a4. ... b6 was a much better option here. A time-pressure mistake. White had It provides White’s king with a only about one minute left, while Black on a3, in case Black has plans of taking 42. Nd1?? the pawn on c2 and mating White on had about nine. White should have played Just a blunder. At this point, my oppo - either the first or second rank. 38. Rh2, moving the rook back to help nent was practically playing on the time defend the c2-pawn. 41. ... Rc3 increment only. 38. ... Rgc8 39. Ne3 Qg3 I missed because I was in time pressure that 42. … Qe1 43. Qxc3 Rxc3, White resigned.

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At A Glance North American Youth Chess Championships

Date: June 12-16, 2014 | Location: Doubletree Tarrytown Hotel, Tarrytown, New York | 282 players | Chief Tournament Director: Walter M. Brown, Jr.

Sponsorship: Chess Educators, U.S. Chess Trust, Crown Trophy; NorCal House of Chess arranged free game analysis with GM Oliver Barbosa and GM Mark Paragua.

“Chess Educators is geared towards the of chess and education. Our goal is to help young chess players build good life skills through learning and mastering chess.”

The North American Youth Chess Championship The 2014 North American Youth Chess Championship in Tarrytown, New York (June 12-16, 2014) welcomed 282 players from all across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Alexander Katz (USA) won first place on tiebreak, earning the international master title along the way. Justus Williams (USA) took second place securing his second international master and Andrew Tang (USA) earned his first international master norm. The North American Youth Championship is an event that rotates among USA, Canada and Mexico. All photos by Dora Leticia; only the winners on tiebreak are shown except where noted.

U18 OPEN

1 1st-3rd, 6 ⁄2: Alexander Katz (directly above, right), Justus Williams (above left), Andrew Tang (above right with K-3 section Arbiter Aris 1 Marghetis); 4th-5th, 5 ⁄2: Christopher Gu, Jason Cao

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U18 GIRLS U16 GIRLS

1 1 1st, 7 ⁄2: Annie Wang; 2nd, 6 ⁄2: Qiyu Zhou; 3rd, 6: Rachel Gologorsky 1st-2nd, 7: Annie Zhao, Lilia Ivonne Fuentes 1 Godoy; 3rd, 6 ⁄2: Margaret Hua

U16 OPEN U14 OPEN

1 1st, 7: Kesav Viswanadha; 2nd-6th, 5 ⁄2: Kapil Chandran, John Doknjas, Andrew Liu, Michael Lim, Angel Hernandez-Camden

1 1st, 7 ⁄2: Jason Shi; 2nd, 7: Nicholas 1 de T. Checa; 3rd-5th, 6 ⁄2: Richard Chen, Kadhir Pillai, Kevin Wan

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U12 OPEN U12 GIRLS

1st-2nd, 7: Martha Samadashvili, Sasha Konovalenko; 1 3rd, 6 ⁄2: Lily Zhou

U10 GIRLS

1 1st, 7 ⁄2: David Brodsky (with K-1 section Arbiter Noreen Davis); 2nd, 7: 1 Advait Patel; 3rd-4th, 6 ⁄2: Brandon Jacobson, Marcus Miyasaka

U10 OPEN

1 1st-2nd, 6 ⁄2: Kylie Tan (photo not avail.), Antara Garai (above); 3rd-6th, 6: Sadie Edelman, Evelyn Zhu, Claire Cao, Sheena Zeng

U8 OPEN

1 1 1 1st, 8: Maximillian Lu; 2nd, 7 ⁄2: Nicholas Vettese; 3rd, 7: Andrew Hong 1st, 7 ⁄2: Arthur Guo; 2nd, 7: Nameer Issani; 3rd-5th, 6 ⁄2: Aahil Noorali, Rithik Sai Polavaram, Pranav Prem

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Open Events / 2014 World Open 30 July Madness

By GM ILYA SMIRIN

very year “July madness” comes e5; 3. ... Nf6; or the more exotic 3. ... 7. ... Bxe5 8. Bd2 to the eastern U.S. in the form of Nd4!?, which I played in 1990. This modest move indicates that Kovalyov the World Open. This year’s edition 4. e3 Bg7 wants to prevent the possible of took place from June 30-July 6 in the e5-bishop e5 for the c3-knight, which Arlington, Virginia, just a few miles Here I could have transposed to the would damage White’s queenside pawn from the White House and Capitol. The popular line which after 4. ... Nf6 5. d4 cxd4 structure. The next example shows that guests at the comfortable Hyatt Regency 6. exd4 d5, Black’s side in this variation this plan can be quite dangerous for White: Hotel saw hundreds of people constantly was defended by such players as GMs 8. Be2 Bxc3+ 9. bxc3 f5 10. Bd3 Nf6 11. crowding in the lower ballroom levels, most , , Qe2 Qa5 12. 0-0 0-0 13. e4 fxe4 14. Bxe4 of whom were holding chess sets and chess Vugar Gashimov, and Alexander Grischuk Nxe4 15. Qxe4 Rf7 16. Bg5 Bf5 17. Qh4 Re8 clocks. Perhaps someone was surprised by among others. 18. Rfe1 Qxc3 19. Rac1 Qd4 and Black this view but not me. After making some 5. d4 d6 6. d5 Ne5 obtained a good position, White resigned at simple calculations (using the USCF’s MSA move 43—Marcelo Tempone (2438)-Ruben site) I conclude that this was my 15th World Choosing this set up was an over-the- Felgaer (2554)/Buenos Aires, 2003/2004. Open tournament since 1990. Appearances board improvisation. More active is 8. Bd3. In this case I would have not changed much during those 25 7. Nxe5 not take on c3 but would proceed as in years, other than the city change from the game—8. ... Bg7. The following encoun - Philadelphia to Arlington last year. I am already out of my book. The only ter developed logically in my opinion: 9. This game, played in the sixth round thing I knew about this position was the 1 0-0 Nf6 10. e4 0-0 11. f4 e6 12. f5 Nd7 13. while we both were leading with 4 ⁄2 points, well-known game of two legendary players: dxe6 fxe6 14. fxg6 hxg6 15. Rxf8+ Qxf8 was my favorite from the event. 7. Nd2 f5!? (a move in the spirit of the Dutch Defense, vacating the f7-square 16. Be3 Ne5 17. Qd2 Bd7 18. Rf1 Qe7 19. for the e5-knight) 8. Be2 Nf6 9. h3 0-0 10. Bg5 Qe8 20. h4 Bc6 21. Be2 Qd7 22. Nd5 Symmetrical English (A35) f4 Nf7 11. g4 e5 12. dxe6 e.p. Bxe6 13. g5 exd5 23. exd5 Ba4 24. b3 b5 25. bxa4 GM Anton Kovalyov (2727) Ne8 14. Bf3 Rb8 15. a4 Nc7 16. Ra3 d5 17. bxc4 and Black was fine despite losing at GM Ilya Smirin (2745) Nxd5 Nxd5 18. cxd5 Bxd5 ..., Drawn at the end (at move 64), Black resigned— World Open, Arlington, Virginia (6), 2014 move 50—GM Viktor Korchnoi-GM Robert Dmitry Andreikin (2688)-Mikhail Mozharov Fischer/Sousse 1967/IZT. (2478)/ 2012. 1. Nf3 This game was played in the 8. ... Bg7 Already a surprise, as usually Anton tournament in Tunisia where Fischer Of course, I did not like the look of 8. ... loves to play principled variations against famously withdrew from the event while 1 Nf6?! 9. f4 Bxc3 10. Bxc3 0-0 11. Bd3— my main choice, the King’s Indian Defense. being the clear leader with 8 ⁄2 points out of White has a strong pawn center and two 10. It was also briefly annotated in the 1. ... c5!? bishops, whereas Black feels the pressure Russian-language book, Russians versus- along the a1-h8 diagonal. To prevent that No King’s Indian this time. Fischer by Dmitry Plisetsky and Sergey I retreated the dark-square bishop to its Voronkov. I was hoping that following 2. c4 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6 usual place. footsteps of the great Robert Fischer could not Other main continuations here are 3. ... harm me, and in the end this proved correct! 9. Be2 Nf6 10. 0-0 0-0 11. Qc2 e6

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The last few moves were natural and logical. After making my 11th move I offered a draw—it seemed to me that as my opponent’s opening play lacked aggression that I should check his intentions. 12. dxe6!? Kovalyov played this without hesitation. If he continued in a Benoni spirit—12. e4 exd5 13. cxd5 (13. exd5 Bf5 14. Bd3 Bxd3 15. Qxd3 Nd7 poses no real problems for Black) 13. ... Re8, I would be fine—in such positions an exchange of knights usually favors Black—he has no problem atic pieces and White’s space advantage feels somewhat less. 12. ... Bxe6 Of course taking with the pawn was worse—12. ... fxe6?! 13. Rad1 and the d6- and e6-pawns are now weaknesses. 13. Rad1 GM Illia Nyzhnyk

Bc2, winning with an unclear makes the most ambitious move. The position after the sample variation 18. Qf3 pawn on d4 is in real danger now. Bxd1 19. Rxd1 Qh4 20. e4 Rad8 21. g3 Qe7 19. ... Ne4 22. a3 Nc6 23. Nd5 Qe6 24. Bg5 Ne5. 14. ... d4 Forced, but not bad at all. 15. exd4 cxd4 16. Nb5 Bf5 Again the only reasonable move.

White’s intentions are easy to foresee: He 17. Bd3 wants to proceed with Bc1, b2-b3, Bf3 etc., Just checking ... developing strong pressure against the d6- pawn and the central d5-square. I did not 17. ... Bg4 18. Be2 want to just wait and see, therefore my next Anton chose this move which allows me move is basically forced—now or never! to repeat the position over the possible

line 18. f3 a6 19. fxg4 axb5 20. h3 Rxa2 21. This is the position I had in mind after 13. ... d5! Bg5 Ra6 22. cxb5 Rd6. In this complicat - I decided to play 13. ... d5. The next few Making use of the unfortunate position ed position, both sides have their trumps; moves will decide whether Black can hold of the d2-bishop, where it temporarily Black has active enough pieces and a this rather fragile central construction. blocks the d1-rook. strong d4-pawn that compensate for his opponent’s pair of excellent bishops and 20. Bf3 14. Bc1 some pressure along the f-file. Also, White’s Direct attempts to win the d4-pawn White could have also continued: 14. pawn structure is somewhat spoiled—look don’t work: 20. Be3? dxe3 21. Rxd8 exf2+ cxd5 Nxd5 15. Bc4 (in the case of 15. Bc1 at those on both sides of the 22. Rxf2 Raxd8 23. Rf4 Rfe8, and despite Nb4 16. Rxd8 Nxc2, play would transpose board. being down a queen for only a rook and into an approximately equal endgame.) 15. bishop, Black has an overwhelming posi - 18. ... Bf5 19. Qb3 ... Nb4 16. Qe4 and here Black has a little tion; 20. Nxd4? Bxd4 21. Be3 Nc5 22.

tactic at his disposal: 16. ... Bf5!? 17. Qxb7 This time Kovalyov shows his hand and Qb4 a5 23. Qa3 Ne6 and Black is winning. ERIC ROSEN BY PHOTO

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NORMS! At least nine players earned interna- tional master norms at this event, one of the strongest norm showings in any American open, according to TD Steve Immitt.

Sean Nagle (2504)

Christopher Gu (2409

Atulya Shetty (2413)

Mika Brattain (2436)

Ethan Li (2286)

Kevin Wang (2417)

Denys Shmelov (2445) (third international master norm)

Kassa Korley (2462) (second international master norm)

Razvan Preotu (2385) (played eight grandmasters)

GM Conrad Holt (in an archival photo from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis) ed passed pawns on the queenside. 28. ... Rab8 29. b4 axb3 e.p. 30. axb3 d3 31. b4 20. ... Qb6 Too active would be 23. Bd6? a6 24. Nd4 32. b5 Rfe8 33. Kf1 Nxf3 34. gxf3 Bf8 Bxf8 Bxf8 25. b4 Re8 with a nearly decisive The queen escapes the X-ray of the d1- 35. Bc3 Rbd8 36. b6 and Black still has to Black advantage. Now White is going to rook while continuing to protect the d4- work to reach a draw. Of course, over the play Nd6 with threats to both the b7-pawn pawn. For now, the main strategic board I saw perhaps a tiny part of this and and f5-bishop—Black must develop an question is: Is the d4-pawn a strength or made my choice mainly by intuition. antidote. weakness? 24. Rde1 d3 23. ... Bc2! 21. Bf4 Nc5 I was not afraid to lock my bishop in at This move, in conjunction with my next ’s recommendation would have c2. It still controls the important square d1, one, is the most difficult decision I made been unrealistic to follow during the actual but its main function is to defend my strong in the game. The simple 23. ... Rfd8? was game: 21. ... Rac8 22. Bxe4 Bxe4 23. Nd6 passer that I have pinned my hopes upon. impossible due to the obvious 24. Ba5, but (23. Rfe1 Bc2!? 24. Qxc2 Qxb5 with 23. ... a5 deserved serious attention. White 25. b3! equality) 23. ... Qxb3 24. axb3 Bc2 25. has a wide range of choices here, but the Nxc8 Rxc8 26. Ra1 a6 27. Rfe1 d3 and it best continuation seems to be 24. Qd6!? looks as if Black is OK. (weaker is 24. Nd6 Bc2 25. Rde1 d3 with 22. Qa3 Ne6 23. Bd2 an excellent position—all of Black’s pieces are very active; or 24. Bd5 Rfd8 25. Qf3 Rd7 with a complicated position in which Black’s chances are at least not worse in my opinion) 24. ... Qxd6 25. Nxd6 Bc2. Now the Exchange sacrifice provides hopes for an advantage: 26. Nxb7! (in case of 26. Rde1 Ra6 27. Nxb7 a4 28. Na5 Rb8 29. b4 axb3 30. axb3 e.p. Bf8! Black has no problems whatsoever) 26. ... Bxd1 27. Rxd1 a4 28. Na5. Despite being an Exchange Kovalyov did not spend much time on

down, only White can be better in this this very good prophylactic move. Its main endgame. He has a pair of strong bishops goal is to renew the idea of playing Nd6 (the and soon will create two danger ous connect - b2-pawn is no longer vulnerable) and to

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protect the c4-pawn just in case. less forced. Up to this moment my oppo - nent had played most convincingly, not 25. ... a6?! spending too much time and making no It was not easy to make a choice between visible mistakes. this move and 25. ... Rfe8. In the latter case I did not like my prospects after the strong 29. Bxf8? centralizing move 26. Bd5! (26. Nd6? Bf8), Anton did not hesitate to take my rook. but analysis with help of a computer He seemed to be very optimistic, but convinced me that with correct play I could nevertheless his decision is a serious keep the game balanced: 26. ... Bf8 27. Qc1 mistake—an outright blunder. White (by the way, this move became possi ble as should have inserted one of two interme - a result of 25. b3!) 27. ... Rad8 (27. ... diate moves which were at his disposal. Bc5?! 28. b4) 28. Bc3 (or 28. Na3!? Nd4 29. Let’s check them one by one: Nxc2 Nxc2 30. Rxe8 Rxe8 31. Bc3 [the The only move. Kovalyov admitted after two white bishops are very menac ing but A) 29. Re4 Qf6 30. Bxf8 Bxf8 31. Qc1 (or the game that he did not notice that he Black has enough counterplay] 31. ... Nd4 31. Qa5 Rd8 32. Qd2 transposing to the cannot play 30. Qc1 d2 31. Qxc2 Bd6! 32. Qd2 Ne2+ 33. Kh1 Nxc3 34. Qxc3 Re2 variation below [32. Rf4 Bb4 33. Qc7 Bd6 32. g3 dxe1=N! (very nice!) 33. gxf4 Nxc2 35. Qxd3 Rxf2 with liquidation into an 34. Rxf6 Bxc7 35. Bd1 Bd6 36. Rf3 Bc5 37. and Black remains with an extra piece. equal position) 28. ... Bg7 (worse is 28. ... g3 Bb1=]) 31. ... Rd8 32. Qd2 a5 33. Rf4 30. ... d2 31. Re3 Rd8 a6?! 29. Na3 Bxa3 30. Qxa3 Nf4 [30. ... Nd4 (taking the pawn 33. Qxa5 d2 34. Rf4 Bb4 31. Re7!] 31. Re7 Nxd5 32. cxd5 Rxe7 33. 35. Rxf6 Bxa5 36. Bd1 Bxd1 37. Rxd1 Re8 Now I was fairly sure that my troubles Qxe7 Qd6 34. Qh4! and the opposite 38. Rf1 Rd8 39. Rd1 Re8 would have led to have been left behind. Objectively, chances colored bishops help White to develop an elegant draw; the logical attempt to are about equal now, but I felt that the strong threats against my king) 29. Qd2 neutralize the bishop on c2 plus the pawn psychological advantage had passed to me. Bxc3 30. Nxc3 Nd4 31. Rxe8+ Rxe8 32. Re1 on d3 construction by means of 33. Bd1 Rxe1+ 33. Qxe1 Kg7. 32. Qa5 may lead after 33. ... Qf5 34. Qe3 Bc5 35. Re8+ Kg7 36. Qe5+ Qxe5 37. Rxe5 Bb4 Bad would be 32. Bd1 Bd3 33. g3 Qd4. 38. a3 Bc3 39. Re7 b6 40. g3 Bb1 41. Kg2 32. ... d1=Q 33. Bxd1 Rxd1 34. Rxd1 Bxd1 d2 to the ending in which the d2-pawn gives Black all the chances to hold) 33. ... Qe5 (also possible is 33. ... Qg5 34. h4 Qe5 35. Re4 Qf5 36. h5 Bb4 37. Qc1 Bf8!? and White will find it very hard to regroup his forces and to improve his position) 34. Rh4 (or 34. Re4 Qf6 35. Bd1 Bb4 36. Qh6 Bf8) 34. ... Bb4 35. Qh6 Qg7 36. Qc1 Qc3 37. Qg5 Re8 38. Re4 Rxe4 39. Qd8+ Kg7 40. Bxe4 d2 41. Bxc2 Qxc2 42. Qd4+ Kg8 43. Qa1 Ba3 and I doubt White can win this. In my opinion, despite White still having some pressure, the strong protected pawn on d3 provides Black with enough re- sources to maintain balance. The material balance now slightly favors Black. If he can manage to coordinate his 26. Nd6 pieces optimally the two strong bishops may outweigh the white rook plus pawn. After 26. Qd6? (which seemed dangerous to me for a while) I would continue with the 35. h3 Bc2 36. Qb6? nice 26. ... Qd8!, taking over the initiative. The Canadian grandmaster is still very Now Black faces problems (the pawn on b7 optimistic and plays for the win. In my is hanging, White’s pieces are active and opinion he should have settled for a draw well coordinated) which I tried to solve after 36. Re8 Be4 37. Qd8 Qc1+ 38. Kh2 with the help of an Exchange sacrifice. Qf4+ with a ; also 36. c6 26. ... Nc5 27. Be3 Qxd6 28. Bxc5 Qf4 B) 29. Bd6 Qf5 30. Qb4 (30. Bxf8 Bxf8 bxc6 37. Qxa6, creating the passed a- 31. Qc1 Bb4 32. Re4 Rd8) 30. ... Rad8 31. pawn was better than the move he made. Bxf8 Bxf8 32. Qd2 a5 with very similar In this case I would continue 37. ... Qd6 notes as in “Variation A” above—Black with an approximately equal position, but has good fighting chances, although sincerely speaking I would prefer to play objectively White is better. Of course, these as Black here. variations are by no means forced, but 36. ... Qd4? they give a feeling that the d2-pawn and Before the on the 40th the pair of black bishops almost compen- move we both started to play poorly. Here sate for being down the Exchange. I failed to find the strongest—36. ... Kg7! 29. ... Bxf8 with the hidden tactical idea 37. c6 Qd6! 38. Qxb7 Qd1+ 39. Kh2 Bd6+ 40. g3 Qd2 (see diagram top of next column) 41. Rf3 (relatively better is 41. c7 Qxf2+ 42. Qg2 Qxg2+ 43. Kxg2 Bxc7, but White’s The last couple of moves were more or 30. c5 chances to save this ending would be very

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slim) 41. ... Qd5! 42. Re3 Bf5 (the bishops 37. ... Kg7 Rxf7 a5 and the a5-passed-pawn decides are ruling) 43. Qxa6 Bxh3! 44. f3 Qg5. the outcome. Now my f8-bishop is no longer pinned 37. Re8? and is primed for action. His first aim is the 38. ... Qa1+ 39. Kh2 Qe5+ 40. Kh1 Bxc5 41. juicy pawn on c5. Qa5 Qa1+, White resigned. The decisive error. Here White missed his only chance to save half a point: 37. In view of 42. Kh2 Bxf2, White resigned. 38. Rd8 Qxb7 Bxc5 38. Qb8+ Kg7 39. Qe5+! An interesting battle although with quite (liquidating into the endgame) 39. ... Qxe5 After making this move my opponent a few errors, especially at the end. As it has 40. Rxe5 Bb4 41. g3 (even after 41. a3 offered a draw. Just a bit late, I would say. been a while since I last tied for first place Bxa3 42. Ra5 Be7 43. Rxa6 Bxb3 44. Ra7 More stubborn is 38. b4 which would in the World Open (2005), it was pleasant I doubt Black may win this—with all the also lead to defeat after 38. ... Ba4 39. Ra8 to remember how it feels. pawns on the one side of the board, the Qe4 40. Qd8 Be7 41. Qh8+ Kh6 42. Qc3 rook is able to defend successfully against Bc6 43. Qe3+ Qxe3 44. fxe3 Bf6 45. Kf2 See the US Chess Scoop video here: two bishops) 41. ... Kf6 42. Re8 a5 43. h4 Bc3 46. a3 Bb2 47. Ra7 Bxa3 48. b5 Bxb5 www.uschess.org/content/view/12718/770/. See Bb1 44. Re2 and White builds a kind of 49. Rxb7 Kg7 50. Rc7 Kf6 51. c6 Ke6 52. full standings and more games here: with good chances to hold it. Rb7 Bc5 53. c7 Kd7 54. c8=Q+ Kxc8 55. www.chesstournamentservices.com

World Open 2014: Talking to Champ Ilya Smirin By David Kerans

had plenty of tense and imbalanced games to enjoy—to give just two examples, New Yorker Aleksandr Lenderman’s upset of Gata Kamsky with black in round five after seizing a “poisoned pawn” on b2, or Lenderman’s collection of four pawns for a knight sacrifice against Czech number two GM Viktor Laznicka’s Leningrad Dutch in round six (despite exposing Laznicka’s king, Lenderman could not collect the full point, and he would finish ½ point behind the leaders). The field in the Open section this year was not as strong as last year’s however (let alone 2012). U.S. Champion Gata Kamsky was the only FIDE 2700+ player in the field, and he did not shine. The European presence was light (just seven grandmasters). Apart from the fatigue of playing twice per day for four days in a row, Viktor Laznicka pointed out that this schedule leaves players with far less time to prepare for their next opponent. This matters. Thus, I noticed Laznicka sitting David Kerans of Voice of Russia Radio (VR) interviews GM Ilya Smirin at the World Open. down on some stairs with his laptop buzzing through games of his round seven opponent GM ILYA SMIRIN from (via the USSR three, but Black would be victorious in GM Sergei Azarov just minutes before the and Belarus) topped a field that featured case of a drawn position. As leader on start. Laznicka would open with 1. b3, so another 28 grandmasters and 70 lower- tiebreak, Smirin chose White. later I asked him if he had been spinning rated players to take home first prize at the Smirin looked relaxed and confident through games where Azarov was faced World Open in the Washington, D.C. throughout the tournament. And he wisely with 1. b3. “No! I was looking at how he suburb of Arlington, Virigina. gave himself some rest before the final day played against 1. d4, c4, e4, or Nf3, and Two young stars finished level with with a quick draw (as White) against didn’t find any line I really liked, so I just Smirin at seven points in 11 rounds: Nyzhnyk in round seven. Smirin spoke with played 1. b3 without any preparation!” Conrad Holt, from Wichita, Kansas, and Radio VR’s David Kerans immediately after As for the rest of the sections, the World Illia Nyzhnyk from Vinnytsia, — the playoff, discussing the tournament, the Open lived up to its reputation as the biggest who has just now entered Webster role famous trainer Albert Kapengut played festival of chess in North America. Huge University in St. Louis as part of Susan in his formation as a chess player growing fields filled up every section, with players Polgar’s highly decorated chess team. The up in , his memories of his two home converging from every state and dozens of tiebreak formula gave the top spots to towns, Vitebsk and Minsk, and his plans for nations, helped in part by the overlap of the Smirin and Nyzhnyk, respectively, so they the Olympiad and thereafter. tournament with the July 4th holiday. met for an Armageddon blitz playoff, in The sporting standard of this year’s The World Open naturally prompts us to

PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID KERANS/VOICE OF RUSSIA KERANS/VOICE OF DAVID COURTESY PHOTO which White had five minutes to Black’s World Open did not disappoint. Spectators reflect on the current state of chess in the

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U.S. Until the boom accompanying Bobby Fischer’s spectacular rise, America was a power on the international chess scene, but the game had not gained a strong foothold outside of the largest cities. As with soccer, the U.S. has the capacity to become a major player on the international scene, but progress along these lines is not guaranteed. For a better perspective on the state of chess in the U.S., I spoke with Dr. Frank Brady. Brady is a luminary on the U.S. chess scene, both for the unparalleled richness of his publications on Bobby Fischer and for his leadership of the Marshall Chess Club in Manhattan—“the Wimbledon of chess” as we have heard others call it. Brady discussed the prospects for sponsorship in chess, new dimensions of support in universities, the public’s obsession with Bobby Fischer, and his own plans for the future; you can watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch ?v=sFlfkd7vtPM&feature=youtu.be. I also spoke with GM Yury Shulman, who grew up in Minsk and emigrated to the U.S. in 1999, was U.S. champion in 2008, and represented the U.S. at a number of Olympiads. Shulman gave revealing details about the relationship he has had with trainer Kapengut (who also trained Smirin and elite GM ), described his ups-and-downs in the World Open (with concrete discussion of two games), and previewed his role as co-trainer of both the men’s and women’s teams for the U.S. at the Olympiad in Tromsø, Norway. See the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch ?v=qqwLs4OPcnc&feature=youtu.be.

Here is my interview with Smirin conducted right after his win:

DAVID KERANS: This is David Kerans, for Radio VR in Washington, with the winner of the 2014 World Open, Ilya Smirin. Ilya, can you point to one game in the tournament that was especially complicated or triumphant? ILYA SMIRIN: Well, to call it triumphant would be an exaggeration, but I would say my game against Kovalyov, Grandmaster Anton Kovalyov of Canada, in the ... sixth round, was really not a bad game. It was complex, but I managed to win it in a tough struggle. And just now you have defeated the young Illia Nyzhnyk in an Armageddon blitz playoff … Yes, he’s another Ilya… We congratulate you on the win. Victories like this, and others you have had, are a reflection on the education and training of a strong chess player. Can you offer us a few thoughts about your trainer (Albert) Kapengut? Well yes, he was my trainer beginning from 1985 [when Smirin was 17]. We worked together in Minsk until about 1990, and fruitfully. Of course he is a well-known theoretician, but he’s best OF RUSSIA KERANS/VOICE OF DAVID COURTESY PHOTOS known for his work with Boris Gelfand. They Above: Vitebsk, Belarus in 1978. Below: Minsk, Belarus in 1984

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GM Boris Gelfand, IM Albert Kapengut, and GM Ilya Smirin in the late 1980s.

worked together for 15 years, at least, I think. But I do feel somewhat nostalgic about Minsk, and I And what can fans of Smirin look forward to Kapengut and I were also close. We went to managed to satisfy this nostalgia a bit this year now? Do you have a heavy schedule in front of tournaments together, often the three of us, when I was in Minsk a few months ago for an you? The Olympiad? Gelfand, Kapengut, and I. He’s just celebrated open tournament devoted to the memory of the Yes, of course I will play in the Olympiad in August his 70th birthday, on U.S. Independence Day, July great player David Bronstein. You know I always [for Israel]. What to expect from me? I don’t 4th. Maybe he’s reinforcing America’s independ - loved Minsk, and back in Soviet times I considered know. I play a bit less these days than before, but ence in some way (laughing). it one of the best Soviet cities. it’s certainly interesting to play. I’ll be playing. Is there one characteristic of his training that And has your family been in Minsk since way We sincerely congratulate you on your victory comes to mind first of all for you? back, or not? here. Well, I would say that he was very erudite. In the I don’t have any relatives left in Minsk, for quite Thank you very much! days before computers, he had great knowledge a while now. My parents also live [in] Vitebsk. I was The full interview in English can be seen here: of the openings. And that did set him apart from born in Vitebsk, also in Belorussia, the hometown other trainers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW3X0vQEeCA&featur of Marc Chagall. I went to college in Minsk, and e=youtu.be and in RUSSIAN: www.youtube.com/ If you were feeling nostalgic, what would you served there while I was in the army. I was there watch?v=fSBXf_Ot4c4&feature=youtu.be remember about your native country and your for five years, from about 18 through 22, so say See video of the blitz playoff: www.youtube.com/ home town of Minsk? four years. watch?v=XqzVm-MXrbI&feature=youtu.be.

At A Glance World Open

Date: June 30-July 6, 2014 | Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia | 1,106 players | Top Finishers: Open, 1st-3rd, 7: Ilya Smirin, Illia I Nyzhnyk, 1 1 Conrad Holt; 4th-7th, 6 ⁄2: Yuniesky Quesada Perez, Sergei Azarov, Aleksandr Lenderman, Ehsan Ghaem Maghami; Under 2400/Unrated Section, 1st-2nd, 7 ⁄2: 1 Eugene Yanayt, Luis Maria Flaquer; 3rd-6th, 7: Angelo Young, Iskandar Aripov, Qibiao Wang, Ilker Bozkurt; Under 2200 Section, 1st-3rd, 7 ⁄2: Curtis Brooks, Gabriel Ewing, Yogesh Gautam; 4th-9th, 7: Daniel J. Ng, Arturo Gracia, Rainer Labay, Oscar Tan, Libardo Rueda, Charles Campbell; Under 2000 Section, 1st-2nd, 8: Zaida 1 1 Hernandez, Manuel Then; 3rd, 7 ⁄2: Alexander Davydov; Under 1800 Section, 1st-4th, 7 ⁄2: Lisandro Geraldo, Arthur G. Arutyunov, William Hwang, Saul Sanchez Lizarraga; 5th-8th, 7: Justin Rajsky, Maxwell Feng, Alan Gracia, Robert Asibor; Under 1600 Section, 1st-2nd, 8: Joseph M. Zeltsan, Alexey Kochemirovskiy; 3rd- 1 7th, 7: Eli Baumann, Claude Redd, Max Haugh-Ewald, Naman Singh, Orlando Williams; Under 1400 Section, 1st, 7 ⁄2: Ali Thompson; 2nd-3rd, 7: Mark A. Jungo,

1 1 Philip Gomory Keisler; Under 1200 Section, 1st, 7 ⁄2: John A. Montfort; 2nd-3rd, 7: Brian F. Swope, Jay Chakravarthy; Under 900/Unrated Section, 1st, 8 ⁄2: Haoxiang 1 1 1 Wang; 2nd, 7 ⁄2: Alex Hu; 3rd-4th, 7: Aaron Vaughn Wilson, Jiyong Dong; Unrated/Provisional Section, 1st-2nd, 7 ⁄2: Daniel M. Adams, Hengyi Zhu; 3rd-4th, 6 ⁄2: Luming Cao, Dari M. Castro. | Chief Tournament Director: William Goichberg.

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USCF Mission / Chuck Ventimiglia

< < < < < < < < < < < < < < Learning from a Loss Chuck Ventimiglia loves chess, but his greatest opponent wasn’t across the board.

By DAVID HOPKINS

MY FRIEND CHUCK VENTIMIGLIA started playing chess in the 1960s. He played at the Chess and Checker Club in New York City, which is now closed. Like many Americans, he closely followed the exploits of Bobby Fischer. Chuck’s interest went from casual play to correspondence. Then, a few years ago, he started playing in over-the-board tournaments more regularly. In 2012, Chuck won the U.S. Class Chess Championship for Class C (1400-1599) players. But something was wrong. Chuck felt his playing was too erratic. Everything would be going well, and then one boneheaded move would throw every- thing out the window. Of course, doesn’t every amateur player feel this way? He tried to push past it with more study and practice. before after Then Chuck started having balance problems. He complained to his family doctor. The family doctor sent him to the Above, The alarming 2012 MRI and the post-surgery MRI. Opposite, top: Chuck Ventimiglia at home. ear specialist. The ear specialist sent him Opposite, bottom: His 2012 class C champion’s plaque. to get an MRI. “The tumor was four centimeters by seven centimeters,” Chuck told me over the now, speech comes slowly, halting. He analyze my moves and point out each missed phone. “That’s pretty large. I had a bump can’t always find the right word. opportunity. I would also post other games, on my head, and I kept looking at that which he would look at. thing. I was in denial, you know. I said, ‘Is The surgery also took something else. A that bump growing or am I seeing things?’ lifetime of chess knowledge, as if entangled “I notice you did not develop any of your It was growing, and my skull was being in the webbed fingers of the brain tumor, kingside pieces,” he once commented on pushed up by the tumor.” was removed. He couldn’t make the Chess.com. “You are preparing to attack, but connections necessary to play the game. your kingside is badly in need of protection. The tumor had been there, growing for Like a petulant player in a losing position, You need to get your pieces out. You see that about 10 years. the surgery knocked the pieces off the your opponent took the initiative and “I looked at the MRI, and I was horrified board in a single sweeping motion. basically destroyed your kingside. The moral because I knew exactly what I was I first met Chuck in 2010, three years before of this game is to develop your pieces and looking at.” the tumor would be discovered. We played get your king to safety.” Chuck had meningioma, a tumor that against each other on Chess.com. I had He taught me to not fear losing. Instead, arises from the membranes surrounding taken a long hiatus from tournaments, and fear not learning. Every game had a lesson. the brain. Chuck was fortunate to have one I was anxious to get back. My record against While I never beat him, I felt more confi - Chuck with slower turn-based games was of the best surgeons in Texas. The surgeon dent about my return to tournament play. completely removed the tumor, but there a pathetic zero wins, nine losses, and two were some complications. His brain started draws. Chuck had my number, and he was We would run into each other at swelling, which required the medical team merciless. He could take the smallest tournaments. After a long day of chess, he to put a titanium top on his head. He advantage and convert it to an eventual would go to the hotel bar and order a bottle

couldn’t speak or move for 30 days. Even win. After each game, he would help me of shiraz. I remember joining him one PHOTOS: COURTESY OF SUBJECT

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A lifetime of chess knowledge, as if entangled in the webbed fingers of the brain tumor, was removed.

encouraged me to find one that worked for with a full head.” me. I became a Colle devotee. Out of curiosity, I looked at some of his After an especially frustrating tourna- finished games on Chess.com. He’s not the ment, Chuck encouraged me with his same player. I see loss after loss. In some no-nonsense logic. “You play for a while, situations, the time ran out. Maybe Chuck then you stop for a while, but you always lost track or interest? Maybe he was come back. You know you’re always going frustrated with a losing position? But in to return to chess. So, why not just stick other instances, he ran out of time while with it? Don’t give up. Keep learning.” still in an even position. In one game, his comment about impulse control rings true. We lost touch for a while, but reconnect - He went after a defended pawn with his ed when I found out about his brain tumor. bishop, losing his minor piece with no real After the surgery, he was in rehabilitation . Soon, both rooks were lost for seven months. to a bishop on one side of the board, “I had to learn everything all over again,” and then the same maneuver on the other he said. “It took a long time to get my side. 36 moves later, his king stood alone speech back, but I knew exactly what was in the middle of the board, surround ed by going on around me.” his opponent’s pieces, checkmated. Chuck couldn’t walk for a long time. Now, It was the kind of game that makes you he can walk unassisted, but he has to be want to give up. But we never do. I’ve careful. He’s fallen down three times since been there. What is it about chess players, returning home. He also recovered from a that we are willing to endure such abuse? bout of pneumonia, which con cerned him. Hopefully, that tenacity may extend to All of this medical hand wring ing has taken Chuck’s recovery. a toll. Chuck is an independent person, I’d like for this to be a redemption story evening to commiserate. After a few hours and he doesn’t like feeling helpless. where he builds himself up better than of talking about chess heroes, politics, “My wife is going to drive me everywhere. It’s before through a series of training mon - sandbagging and cheats, I stumbled out of frustrating. I don’t know how else to put it.” tages set to “Eye of the Tiger.” This isn’t the bar. It was midnight. The chess store that story. Chuck will probably never be was still open as a late night round was Chuck and his wife have been married the same player that repeatedly beat me wrapping up. The next morning, I rolled for over 40 years. Her support during the a few years ago. And selfishly, I admit over in my hotel bed to see an eNotate recovery was invaluable. She stayed with that it’s a shame, because that is the device on my pillow. I barely remember him every step of the way. She slept in the opponent I want to face. purchasing it in my enfeebled condition. hospital while he was there, right next to him on a blow-up bed. We know our bodies deteriorate. Most Chuck swore by his MonRoi, so I partially young athletes cannot play the sport blame his influence and the shiraz. “I have to say I don't think I could have got they love into their old age. Our bodies fail us. It’s a familiar narrative. However, Chuck was always teaching, mentoring. through without her. Was it hard on her? Yeah, it was hard on her. It was hard on as chess players, we assume that our “Blitz is good for learning and recognizing both of us.” minds can hold out a little longer. Even patterns. If you play blitz long enough, in my old age, I hope I can still play I asked Chuck about chess. you can train your mind to recognize the chess. The tumor and subsequent pattern before you and instinctively know “It's been hard,” he confessed. “I have surgery deprived Chuck of chess at the that there is something there. friends who play. I haven’t been down to level he once enjoyed. Yes, we learn in the chess club since I’ve been back. I don’t our losses. But for Chuck, this loss may “The real challenge is to discover the be the cruelest. It’s hard to accept the like to make a fool out of myself.” meaning behind the moves, i.e. what’s it position he’s been given. accomplishing. I like correspondence chess Instead, he plays chess on his iPad, but “The only thing I can say is be happy for as a way to learn. admits that he’s playing horribly. While I’m what you have every day,” Chuck said. “I talking to him on the phone, I can hear the “I do not want to lose games but that is not don't know what else to say.” game in the background. He occasionally my priority. My priority is just to compete grumbles about the game in progress. I ask him how he feels about his experience. and play a decent game. Like Rocky said, ‘I just want to go the distance!’ “The first thing that goes when you have a “It’s very—what the hell is the word I’m brain tumor is your impulse controls,” thinking about. I don’t know. It’s very ...” “Memorizing lines is not my style. It is Chuck explains. “I move without thinking. best to learn a few opening moves and He pauses, frustrated, trying to find the That gets me in a lot of problems. That’s the then improve your tactics.” right of words like searching difficult part about me playing chess. Chess for an impossible pawn move to break

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF SUBJECT He swore by the , and is a thinking person’s game. I’m not playing open the game.

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Openings / c3 Sicilian

Beating the Sicilian in 21 Moves or Less with the Alapin 1. e4 c5 2. c3: A sweet and simple cure to the Sicilian

By FM ALISA MELEKHINA

The first several moves of the Open Sicilian have become almost automatic in chess over the past two decades. Before following the rote path of 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3—3. d4, it is worth reflecting on the premises underlying the mainstream opening choice. My purpose in writing this article is to do exactly that. I don’t want to provide you merely with opening theory you can regurgitate over the board. I’m instead offering the principles underlying not only how to play the Alapin, but the principles supporting its merit as an opening at all.

Playing the 2. c3 Sicilian requires believing in its value as a tactical and pragmatic system. Unless you’re a super-grandmaster, there’s no reason for you to spend time updating your files in the Bg5 Najdorf. For the rest of us who are trying to balance other pursuits with chess, we need a system-based approach to openings. An opening that takes our opponent out of theory where true chess wit can be shown. Since players who employ the Sicilian as black usually have reams of theory up their sleeve, anti-Sicilians can come as an unpleasant surprise. Already, you will have the psychological edge. Coupled with an understanding of the guiding principles of the 2. c3 Sicilian, you will also have a strategic edge over the board.

I begin by introducing these key guiding principles. We will then examine how they are applied to the two main continuations in the c3 Sicilian—the 2. ... Nf6 and 2. ... d7-d5 lines. In the final part, I include a game demonstrating the hybrid lines where Black delays going ... d5 until after White plays e4-e5. The examples are from my personal tournament games, including a favorite win over GM . Ironically, all of my sample games were won in “21 moves or less.” It’s no coinci dence. If Black is in unfamiliar territory, things can go wrong very quickly. At the same time, the c3 Sicilian is extremely low-risk for White and in fact depends on the simple idea of rapid development.

Contrary to popular belief, the opening is rich in tactics. It is ideal for players who thrive in creating over the board. The 2. c3 Sicilian stresses understanding over theory memorization. Indeed, this primer should be sufficient for you to give the 2. c3 Sicilian a try in your own tournament games.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES Instead, why not follow through with • If Black neglects the center, White may the original plan of exerting an early, pawn obtain devastating control of the b1-h7 center? and c1-h6 diagonals. 1. e4 c5 In analyzing axioms it is worth reflecting 2. c3 2. ... Nf6 LINE PRINCIPLES on 1. ... c5 as a response to 1. e4. It would ... supports d2-d4, allowing White the • The Nf6 lines share common themes be unusual to teach an absolute beginner benefit of a strong, pawn center and taking with the Advanced French. to play the Sicilian as their first opening. control of the game. • As in the Advanced French, White’s light- Most youngsters start out as 1. e4 e5 or 1. • The “c3” of the 2. c3 Sicilian is designed squared bishop is paramount. d4 d5 players. Controlling the center is a to support d4 and support White’s strong • After Black kicks back the bishop from true chess axiom. Conversely, in the pawn center. c4, White will retreat to d3 and typically Sicilian Black opts to control the center develop by Qe2, followed by a choice of indirectly and with a pawn that hinders • This paves the way for rapid castling queen to e4 or queen to c2. development. Why is the Sicilian so and development. popular then? It offers Black dynamic play • If Black fights back by gaining his own • Black’s dark-squared bishop is restricted, via the open c-files and indirectly attacking control of the center, he will fall behind but acts as a key defender. Ideally, White e4. But only if White allows this set-up by in development and could fall prey to a will cajole Black into exchanging it, going into the Open. quick, piece attack. usually with a bishop on g5.

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• Sacrifices on h7 or h6 are always in the even more difficult for Black to develop and because of the mate threat on h7; After 14. air. renders White’s light-squared counterpart ... Nxe5 15. Bxe7 Nxf3+ (15. ... Nxc4 16. Bxf8 that much more powerful. winning the Exchange) 16. Qxf3 Qxe7 17. 2. ... d5 LINE PRINCIPLES 4. d4 cxd4 5. cxd4 (5. Nf3 Nc6 6. Bc4 Qxa8 Bb7 18. Qxa7 Qc7 19. Ba6! allowing Nb6 7. Bb3 d5 8. exd6 e.p. Qxd6 goes into White’s queen to escape untouched. • If Black doesn’t create an a that is more than fine for White. for White, his queen will be an easy 15. Bd3 g6 16. Bf6!? But why give Black extra chances when target. there is no need to sacrifice the pawn [and • White has tricky ideas with Na3-b5 or to that’s coming from a die-hard gambiteer]?) support Bc4 and develop with a tempo. 5. ... d6 Black is able to undermine White’s • The resulting isolated-queen-pawn posi - pawn center quickly. 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. Bc4 Nb6 tions mirror those in the Queen’s Gambit 8. Bd3 Bg4 places uncomfortable pressure Accepted. on the d4 and e5 pawns. • White has the flexibility in playing for the 4. ... e6 5. d4 cxd4 6. cxd4 d6 7. Bc4 Be7 b1-h7 diagonals, piling up on the e6- pawn, or pushing for d5 at the right A standard placement for the bishop, moment. but practice has shown that this set-up • If Black permits White to capture dxc5 runs into trouble quickly. and then exchanges queens on d1, White 7. ... Nb6 8. Bd3 Bd7 9. 0-0 Bc6 is the can calmly keep the extra pawn. The optimal piece placement for Black. Since onus is on Black to fight for a draw. the e6-pawn hinders the light-squared Instead, I came up with Bf6 over-the- bishop, it belongs on this diagonal. board. It is designed to take advantage of Sound simple enough? Let’s see these Black’s weaknesses (I didn’t go Qe4 and 8. 0-0 0-0 9. Qe2 principles in action. Bd3 for nothing). It is beautifully placed on f6 and adds an extra layer of defense to the 2. ... Nf6 e5-pawn. While Black may be tempted to exchange the bishop if it were on g5, it is Sicilian Defense, 2. c3 Variation (B22) certainly not as desirable if my weak e5- FM Alisa Melekhina (2338) pawn gets to f6. At the same time, I am GM Alexander Shabalov (2652) paving the way for Ng5 at the right moment. Philadelphia International (2), 06.24.2011 16. Qh4 is the main line, but Black has proven that his position is solidly defended. The c3 Sicilian is not only a formidable He is also exerting pressure on the e5- weapon against experts and masters, but pawn. If that pawn falls, so does White’s is tough to face for grandmasters as well. entire attack. 16. ... Bxg5 17. Nxg5 h5. My biggest upset came as a result of the opening. I scored a win over GM Alexander 16. ... Rfd8 17. Qe3 Shabalov, one of America’s most dynamic This line in particular prepares control A quiet, yet venomous move. The queen and tactical players. over the key b1–h7 diagonal. White’s pawn has served its purpose on e4 by provoking 1. e4 c5 2. c3 Nf6 structure is perfectly situated to facilitate g6. Now, it is a target of discovery attacks a piece attack. by the c6-knight. Dropping it down to e3 still defends e5 and the d3-bishop, while 9. ... Nc6 10. Nc3 keeping the option of Qh6 open. Challenging the d5-knight and encour- 17. ... Rd7 aging Black to capture on c3, thereby strengthening the pawn chain. Despite White’s aggression, the position is solid and Black can only continue to 10. ... Nxc3 11. bxc3 dxe5 12. dxe5 Qc7 develop. However, if he neglects the king - 12. ... Qa5 is the more active alternative. side ... However, Black’s pieces become constrict- 18. Rad1 ed if he tries to develop his light-square bishop with b6. 13. Qe4 Qa4! There’s no reason to rush (18. Qh6 Bf8). It’s important to consolidate and bring all 13. Qe4 A natural continuation given that White of the pieces into the attack. cannot defend e4 with Nc3 and does not White is ready to instigate the 18. ... Na5 want to spoil his plan by going d2-d3. along the b1-h7 diagonal. I have a choice Nevertheless, this allows White to gain of whether to begin with Bd3 or Qe4. The Too ambitious. I’m not too worried about massive space in the center à la the latter is more precise because it takes losing the c3-pawn. Alekhine Defense. advantage of the on the c6-knight if 18. ... Qd8 More recently, a talented Black continues his development with ... youngster with a grandmaster norm tried 3. e5 Nd5 4. Nf3 b7-b6. It also allows me to play Bg5 to double with the queen instead of the I prefer this move order. You can’t go immediately because if I am forced to rook. While he held out longer than the wrong with developing. Going 4. d4 imme- recapture the bishop, there will be a mate grandmaster, the c3 Sicilian tactics still diately gives Black additional options that threat on h7. prevailed. 19. Qh6 Qf8 20. Qh3 Bxf6 (20. will thwart White’s main plans. 4. Nf3 ... h6 is unpleasant, but it holds) 21. Bxg6! 13. ... b6 14. Bg5 Bb7 beckons Black to play ... e7-e6. White a devastating sacrifice emblematic of the should be pleased once Black’s light- And the alternate line is worse 14. ... c3 Sicilian that made this game my favorite squared bishop is locked in as it makes it Bxg5 15. Nxg5—e5 is indirectly defended to date. 21. ... hxg6 22. exf6! Rxd1 23. Ng5!

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1. e4 c5 2. c3 d5 pawn with the simple Nd2. Note that Black cannot take on g4 since he started with 4. ... Nc6 instead of 4. ... Nf6. The devil is in the details. 7. Qxf3 Qxc5 8. Na3 Keep in mind the common theme of developing the knight to a3, especially when Black has moved his queen so far ahead so early. Although I could have played Be3 immediately, I wanted to keep the option of playing Nb5, threatening Nc7+ and limiting the scope of Black’s (Losing is 23. Rxd1? Rd8 24. Rxd8 Qxd8 queen after Be3. 25. Ng5 Qd1 mate) 23. ... Rxf1+ 24. Kxf1 Ba6+ 25. Ke1 Qg7 Amazingly, Black’s only The 2. ... d5 reply to the c3 Sicilian is 8. ... a6 defense is to sacrifice back the queen. 26. logical. Since the c3-square is no longer The move 8. Na3 did its job. Black spent fxg7 Kxg7 27. Qf3, Black resigned—Alisa available for the knight, Black can opt for a tempo defending b5. Now, the b6-square Melekhina (2244)-Razvan Preotu (2358), a quasi-Scandinavian where White will becomes my new target. The a3-knight is Philadelphia Open, 2014. have to work harder to chase away the also poised to jump to c4 at the right queen. moment. 19. Ng5 Bxf6 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. d4 Nc6 No better is 19. ... Qxc3 20. Nxh7 Kxh7 9. Be3 (20. ... Qc6 21. Be4! Qxe4 22. Qxe4 Bxe4 The more accurate continuation is 4. ... A typical way of developing, no matter if 23. Rxd7 Bxf6 24. Nxf6+!) 21. Qh3+ or Nf6, leaving open the possibility of ex- Black still has his pawn or the queen on 19. ... Rad8 20. Qh3 (Another useful threat changing queens on d1 should White c5. facilitated by the queen on e3. Not only is decide to take on c5. 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. dxc5 h7 hanging, but sacrifices on e6 abound.) White should capture on c5 when 9. ... Qe5 10. Nc4 20. ... h5 21. Bxg6 fxg6 (21. ... Rxd1 22. possible, but unlike the game, Black’s Bxf7+ Kf8 23. Nh7+ Kxf7 24. Qxh5+ Kg8 move order with 4. ... Nf6 gives him an 25. Qg6 mate) 22. Qxe6+ Kf8 23. Qf7 mate. edge. (6. Be2 e6 7. h3 Bh5 8. Be3 cxd4 9. cxd4 Bb4+ 10. Nc3 preserves White’s 20. exf6 Rad8? initiative in an isolated-queen-pawn struc - ture.) 6. ... Qxd1+ 7. Kxd1 e5 8. b4 e4 9. h3 Bh5 10. g4 The move order in this line is subtle. Since Black started with 4. ... Nf6, he can capture on g4, regain the pawn, and put the burden on White to untangle his king. 10. ... Nxg4 11. hxg4 Bxg4 12. Nbd2 exf3. 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. dxc5 Bxf3 An inaccuracy typical of an unprepared 10. ... Qf6 opponent facing the c3 Sicilian. Believe it Probably lamenting forgoing the queen or not, it all goes downhill following move exchange earlier, Black retreats to an seven. inactive square that only blocks his other Who would have thought that Black 6. ... Qxd1+ would have been the better pieces. could get carried away merely by doubling continuation even though the exchange is rooks? My next move caused the grand - not as optimal as it would have been had 11. Qg3 master to resign. Black went 4. ... Nf6 immediately. 7. Kxd1 It is only move 11, and Black has barely e5 8. b4 e4 9. h3 Bh5 10. g4 exf3 11. 21. Ne4!, Black resigned. developed any of his pieces. White domi - gxh5. The d8-rook subversively cuts off Black’s nates the dark squares and has control of queen from accessing d8 in time to protect the pivotal b6-square. from mate. It’s surprising that the winning 11. ... e5 12. Nb6 Rb8 move is a retreat by the knight. As seen, White is the one calling the shots in the 2. Even worse is 12. ... Rd8 13. Bg5 Since ... Nf6 line. this prevents Black from playing ... Rd8, Black decides that 21. ... Kf8 22. Qh6+ it’s as if the rook is trapped. Ke8 23. Qxh7 Rxd3 24. Qg8+ Kd7 25. 13. 0-0-0 Rxd3+ Bd5 26. Qxf7+ Kc8 27. Qxc7+ Kxc7 is not worth playing out. Usually Black castles queenside in the 2. ... d5 lines. However, my king is tucked 2. ... d5 away safely while releasing staggering control of the d-file. Sicilian Defense, 2. c3 Variation (B22) 13. ... Bd6 FM Alisa Melekhina (2267) White is better here and would be happy Joshua Hill (2075) to reach this position. c5 is solid while Black’s pieces are uncoordinated. The Hamilton Chess Quads - May (1), 05.11.2013 White is threatening to pick up another d6-bishop is quite loose, protected only by

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Openings / c3 Sicilian

the misplaced queen and sheltering the key Renews Bxg7 by protecting h3 and also d7-square. attacks b7. 14. Bxg7? Rg8 15. Qxd6 (15. Ba4+ Nxa4 14. Qg4 Rd8 15. Bg5 16. Qxa4+ Qc6) 15. ... Bxd6 16. Bd4 It seems that White escapes with the inter - mediate move. However, Black has a counter-threat: 16. ... Bh3 17. Bxb6 Rxg2+ 18. Kh1 Rxh2+ 19. Kg1 Not only does Black have at least a perpetual, but he has tremendous winning chances after 19. ... Ke7 opening the way for the second rook. 14. ... 0-0 I prefer to exchange the pawn while Black has to choose which pawn to for- damaging Black’s pawn structure. 9. ... feit. Castling queenside would have been dxe6 10. Nxg5 Qe5 11. d4 Qxe2+?! 12. a better try, but is understandably uncom- Kxe2 e5 13. dxe5 Nxe5 14. Nxh7 Bg7 15. fortable to play. The queenside is shaky for Ng5 Bg4+ 16. f3 Bd7 17. Na3 Rh5 18. h4 Black. 15. ... Qg6 0–0–0?! 19. g4 Rhh8 20. Bf4!? led to a major advantage against IM Vladimir 15. Qxb7 Nd5 Black is holding on by a thread. Romanenko in the 2011 Philadelphia Inter - It looks like White’s queen may get national that later resulted in a draw after trapped. Ironically, it is Black’s queen that 16. Bd3 great resistance by Black. is in trouble. The moves play themselves. 7. exd6 e.p. Qxd6 8. Na3 16. Nc4! Qf4 17. Ne3! 16. ... Qe6 17. Bf5 Qxa2 18. Bxd8 g6 19. Bb1, The main move is 8. 0-0, but 8. Na3 pre - Black resigned. sents more problems for Black’s awk- Forcing resignation because Black is wardly-placed queen. Black can’t continue already down a rook and is about to lose with the main move 8. ... Be6. the d6-bishop. You wouldn’t expect an expert player to fall so quickly in the 8. ... a6 opening. As in the game against Hill, Black senses danger and seeks to eliminate the uncom - fortable Nb5 threats. The reaction is un - HYBRID LINES DELAYING ... d5 der standable, but loses a tempo. After 8. ... Be6 9. d4 cxd4 10. Nb5 Qd7 11. Bxe6 Qxe6+ 12. Be3 White’s pieces are Sicilian Defense, 2. c3 Variation (B22) optimally placed in the center while Black has to retreat to develop. A multi-purpose move protecting g2 in FM Alisa Melekhina (2283) case Black follows through with his plan Lawrence Wolfley (2137) 9. 0-0 Bf5 10. d4 e6 11. Be3 of Be4 and Qg5. More importantly, it National Open Championship (2), Las Vegas, attacks d5 twice, indirectly attacking e7. Nevada, 06.07.2013 Remember that the c3 Sicilian is charac- terized by simple, developing moves. Here, 1. e4 c5 2. c3 Nf6 3. e5 Nd5 4. Nf3 Nc6 5. Bc4 that’s enough to put the pressure on 17. ... Bd6? Nb6 6. Bb3 d5 Black. 17. ... Nxe3 18. Bxe3 Qh4 Black has to grit his teeth and play down a pawn. 11. ... cxd4 12. Nxd4 Nxd4 13. Bxd4 18. g3 Qf3 19. Bd1 Qe4 20. Bc2 Qf3 21. Bxf5, Already, the two bishops dominate and are preemptively aimed against Black’s Black resigned. kingside. Black resigned before being forced to lose a piece and exchange queens. 13. ... Be7 No joke: the c3 Sicilian is that sweet and simple! Enjoy a massive center in the 2. ... Nf6 lines and surmount your oppo - nent’s development in the 2. ... d5 lines. Throughout law school, I didn’t have time to focus on keeping up-to-date with theory. The c3 Sicilian has served me extraordi- The more popular continuation is 6. ... narily well over the past few years against c4, indirectly stopping White from playing players of all strengths. I hope you have d2-d4 and supporting the e5-pawn. How- been inspired to look at Anti-Sicilians in ever, White has nothing to worry about a new light and give it a try. here; Black’s knights are stepping on each other and it is relatively easy to defend e5. See more from FM Melekhina on the Sicilian here: www.onlinechesslessons.net/2013/06/ 7. Bc2 Qc7 8. Qe2 g5 a surprise for the Setting a trap. unwary. However, White has several ways 18/fm-alisa-melekhina-win-sicilian-21-moves/ to counter Black’s ambitious play. 9. e6. 14. Qf3 #.U5iiqfldW0c

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

Averbakh Plays the Averbakh System One of the great endgame specialists shows his versatility in the opening. By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

AMONG HIS MANY ATTRIBUTES, RUSS- Sometimes points are also rewarded for Averbakh clears the back rank so the ian Grandmaster Yuri Averbakh (born in second-best moves, and there may be heavy pieces can triple on the h-file. Add 1922) is known, along with Grandmaster bonus points—or deductions—for other 1 bonus point if you realized that with the Pal Benko, as being among the great moves and variations. Note that ** means interlocking center pawns the white king authorities on endgame play. His out- that the note to Black’s move is over and will be perfectly safe on e2. standing works include Chess Endings: White’s move is on the next line.** 17. … Rg7 Essential Knowledge, a wonderfully terse 12. h5 Par Score 5 book much admired for the simplicity of its Black vacates f7 for his king.** presentation, and a much more complete This insures the opening of the h-file. It’s 18. Rh4 Par Score 5 offering, the five-volume Comprehensive certainly better than taking on f5 (worth Chess Endings, generally considered as only 2 points part credit). White starts the tripling process; the state of the art. But Averbakh has also dis- rook moves up the h-file, making h1 avail- 12. … f4 tinguished himself with novelty in opening able to the queen. theory. Indeed, the Averbakh System of the Black tries to keep the kingside closed. 18. … Nd7 King’s Indian is his creation. We get a Accept 1 bonus point if you intended to sense for Averbakh’s inventiveness in his answer 12. ... gxh5? with 13. gxf5, pick- 19. hxg6 Par Score 4 game against (Black), played ing up the h-pawn at your leisure.** in Buenos Aires in 1954. Relying on Aver- 13. g5 Par Score 6 White could also play 19. Qh1 (full bakh’s King’s Indian line, the game began: credit). The capture on g6 is on the menu Averbakh threatens to put Black’s king- anyway. bishop out of play by playing h5-h6, forcing … King’s Indian Defense, it to retreat to h8. 19. hxg6 Averbakh Variation (E74) 13. … Rf7 Black concedes the h-file, but if the GM Yuri Averbakh pawn stays on h7 (after 19. ... Rxg6), it is IM Oscar Panno Black makes a space for the bishop at just going to be attacked.** ARG-URS, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1954 f8.** 20. Qh1 Par Score 4 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. 14. Bg4 Par Score 5 Doubling precedes tripling. Meanwhile, Be2 0-0 6. Bg5 c5 7. d5 a6 8. a4 Qa5 9. Bd2 White opts to trade light-square bishops. Black opens f8 for his knight, to cover h7 e5 10. g4 Ne8 11. h4 f5 Add 1 bonus point if you had it in mind and g6. when playing 13. g5. 20. … Be7 14. … Qd8 Panno brings his queen back into the 21. Rh8+ Par Score 5 game.** White penetrates to the back rank, while 15. Bxc8 Par Score 4 giving the queen room to move up. White follows through on his plan. Black 21. … Kf7 now has light-square weaknesses. 22. Qh6 Par Score 5 15. … Qxc8 By moving up the file, White makes Black tries to cover up his light-square making h1 available to his queen-rook. weaknesses with this queen recapture.** 22. … Nf8 Now make sure you have the above posi- 16. Nf3 Par Score 5 tion set up on your . As you And this retreat has been prepared by play through the remaining moves in this White develops his king-knight, while Black’s previous bishop move (20. ... game, use a piece of paper to cover the Black relocates his king-bishop. Be7).** article, exposing White’s next move only 16. … Bf8 23. Rh1 Par Score 4 after trying to guess it. If you guess cor- rectly, give yourself the par score. 17. Ke2 Par Score 6 Add 2 bonus points for noticing the

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

Problem I Problem II Problem III ABCs of Chess Pin Mating Net Removing the Guard 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. October Exercise: For this exercise you’ll need a , a timer, and a chess book, one with tons of positions. Open the book at random and focus on whichever position catches your eye. In 10 seconds, do Problem IV Problem V Problem VI your best at determining the Back Rank Mate Mating Net Fork complete setup. Then slam the book shut and try to set up the position you’ve just seen. Over time, you should get better and better at doing this. But there is a final step you’ll also have to master. To check your effort, you’ll need to find the page on which you’ve closed the book. I suggest you use a bookmark.

threat, 24. Rh4, to be followed by 25. 26. … Nf8 This threatens 32. Qh6 mate (1 bonus Bxf4+ exf4 26. Rxf4+. If 23. ... Bd8, vacat- point). If 31. ... Kf8, then 32. Nd7+ Kg7 33. ing e7 for the king at e7, then 24. Bxf4! 27. Rxf8+! Par Score 6 Rh7+ Kxh7 34. Qh6 mate (2 bonus points). (anyway) 24. ... exf4 25. Rh4 Ke7 26. Rxf4, And 31. ... dxe5 avoids mate, but at the and Black is hard pressed to save his f8- Averbakh eliminates the knight, cost of the queen, 32. Bxe5+ (1 bonus knight. If 26. ... Nd7, then 27. Rxe8+ Kxe8 enabling the queen to penetrate. If 27. ... point). 28. Qxg7 recovers material and threatens Bxf8, then 28. Qe6 is mate (1 bonus point). So ... mate. 27. … Kxf8 31. … Black resigned 23. … Rb8 28. Qe6 Par Score 4 USCF members can read archival editions of “Soli- 24. Bxf4! Par Score 6 The threat now is 29. Rh8+, and if 29. taire Chess” (and all columns and features) online. This is more accurate than 24. Rh4 ... Rg8, its mate next move. Black covers Go to uschess.org, click on “Chess Life Magazine,” (accept only 5 points part credit), which lim- the back row, looking forward to 29. ... and you will see the Archives on the far right. You its the options of the white queen. Ng7. can also download full-issue PDFs by clicking on the “Downloadable Files” link on the far left. 24. … Qc7 28. … Rg8 If 24. ... exf4, then 25. Rh4 and 26. 29. Nh4! Par Score 6 Rxf4+; so Black tries to deter 25. Bf4xe5. The alternative 24. ... Nd7 is answered by White breaks in at g6: (1) 29. ... exf4 30. TOTAL YOUR SCORE 25. Qh3! (threatening 26. Qe6 mate) 25. ... Nxg6+ Kg7 (30. ... Rxg6 31. Rh8+) 31. TO DETERMINE YOUR Nb6 26. Bxe5!, and, if 26. ... dxe5, then Nxe7 and unavoidable mate (1 bonus APPROXIMATE RATING BELOW: 27. Nxe5 is mate.** point); (2) 29. ... Ng7 30. Nxg6+ Ke8 31. 25. Qh2! Par Score 5 Qxg8+ etc. (1 bonus point). Total Score Approx. Rating Had White played Rh4 earlier, this move 29. … Bd8 95+ 2400+ would not be available. This is why Aver- So the queen can defend via the seventh 81-94 2200-2399 bakh gave preference to the immediate rank. Unfortunately, the queen cannot 66-80 2000-2199 sacrifice of the bishop. Naturally, if 25. ... a knight check.** exf4, then 26. Qxf4+ is brutal. 51-65 1800-1999 30. Nxg6+ Par Score 4 25. … Nd7 36-50 1600-1799 On the capture, 30. ... Rxg6, White has This offers additional coverage of e5, 31. Rh8+ Rg8 32. Rxg8 mate (1 bonus 21-35 1400-1599 but now e6 is undefendable.** point). So Black moves his king. 06-20 1200-1399 26. Qh3 Par Score 5 30. … Kg7 0-05 under 1200 White threatens mate (1 bonus point), which Black now stops. 31. Nxe5 Par Score 5

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

The Fighting OCBs “It is a cliche that most cliches are true, but then like most cliches, that cliche is untrue.” —Stephen Fry By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

MUCH OF THE TIME, OPPOSITE- Frequently, the only way to actually win coloredbishop (OCB) endgames live up to an OCB endgame is to deprive your oppo- their drawish reputation. It is so difficult nent of key defensive squares for his king to induce or to promote a passer and bishop. If you succeed in attaining a that even an ostensibly decisive material sizeable space advantage, your opponent advantage can mean nothing in the face might suddenly end up in Zugzwang, with of an uncontested bishop and an active no choice but to make a serious conces- king. I am always wary of endgame gen- sion. In this case, of course, Kamsky eralizations, but before writing this month’s simply has no alternative. column, I had no idea just how accurate 44. ... Bb5 45. d5 Ke8 46. Bd4 some clichés turn out to be. Read on ... A typical grandmaster move. Kamsky transfers his bishop to c5, where it will Frustrating Kamsky prevent … b7-b6 and cut off Black’s king. Already, menacing storm clouds begin GM Gata Kamsky (2785) 46. ... Kd7 47. Bc5 Bc4 to gather over Black’s position. He can GM Aleksandr Lenderman (2609) hardly allow another on the White has improved the position of his 38th Annual World Open (4), 2010 kingside, so 55. ... gxf5 loses quickly after bishop and pawns to the maximum, so it 56. exf5 Bh1 57. h5 Bf3 58. h6, when he is high time to bring in the monarch. cannot stop the threats of g5-g6 and Kf6- 48. Kf2 Bb5 49. h4 g7-xh7 simultaneously. Therefore, he must sit tight and keep waiting. This was not strictly necessary, but it certainly cannot hurt. In the unlikely event 55. ... Bf3 56. f6 that White’s king reaches g7 and captures White has made substantial progress. the h7-pawn, he will have the additional With the pawn on f6, his e- and d-pawns option of trading the g6-pawn in only two have become rather intimidating. moves (Kh6 and h4-h5). Such “intuitive calculation” is a crucial tool in an experi- 56. ... Bd1! enced endgame player’s arsenal. The only way to stay alive. Negligently 49. ... Bc4 50. Ke3 Bf1 51. Kd4 Bg2 keeping the bishop on the long diagonal WHITE TO MOVE with 56. ... Bg2?? would lead to calamitous Lenderman could have continued wait- consequences after 57. Kd4 Bf3 58. e5 ing with 51. ... Bb5, but he smartly Gata Kamsky—and I can attest to this Bg2 (it is too late for 58. ... Bd1: 59. Kc4! chooses to restrict White’s possibilities by firsthand—has an innate ability to outplay [taking away the crucial b3-square from practically forcing White’s reply. his opponent from an apparently unwin - the bishop] 59. ... Be2+ 60. Kc5 Bg4 61. nable position. This game is a case in 52. f4 e6! fxe6 [61. ... Bf5 62. exf7+ Kxf7 63. Kb6 is even worse] 62. d6 e5 63. Kb6 and point. Lenderman sacrificed a pawn in There was no sense in playing cat-and- the opening and obtained a fearsome ini- Black is powerless against the threat of mouse with 52. Ke3, since the f-pawn will Kc7 followed by either f7+ or d7+, when tiative, but Kamsky somehow extinguished eventually have to advance anyway. the fire and traded off both queen and he will lose the bishop) 59. e6 Bh3 60. rooks while retaining his material advan- 52. ... Bf3 exf7+ Kxf7 61. Kc5 Ke8 62. Kb6 and once tage. Unfortunately for White, though, again, Black cannot stop the pawns with- Another prudent choice. By keeping his out giving up his bishop. reeling in the full point will not be a simple bishop on the a8-h1 diagonal, Lenderman matter. If and when Black’s king reaches ties White’s king to the defense of e4. 57. Kd6 Bc2 d7 (or e6), White will be hard-pressed to Since 53. e5 is obviously counterproductive Walking the tightrope indeed! Black make any progress. For the moment, (Black will have an immediate fortress cannot allow the king to reach c7. though, it is clear that he has no alterna- after 53. ... Bg2), White’s options are lim- tive but to advance his central pawns. ited yet again—he must push the f-pawn. 58. e5 Bb3 59. e6 44. e4 53. Bb4 Ke8 54. Ke5 Bg2 55. f5 In 15 moves, Black has literally been

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

Problem I: 1500 Level Problem II: 2000 Level Problems: Opposite- GM James Tarjan (2535) GM Peter Acs (FIDE 2602) GM Lev Alburt (2570) GM Ray Robson (FIDE 2562) Color Bishops Greenville, Pennsylvania, 1983 Paks, Hungary, 2010 Each month GM Naroditsky will 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. BLACK TO MOVE BLACK TO MOVE

driven to the edge of the board. It appears grined by Lenderman’s incredible resil - safeguarding the g8-square. For instance, that White simply needs to move his king ience, loses patience. after 79. Kh7 (79. g7 Bg8 is an immediate away and capture the f7-pawn to force res- draw, since Black will simply play … Kd7- 64. f7?! ignation, but are things ever so simple? e8-d7 and, if necessary, … Kc6) 79. ... An unfortunate miscalculation that Be4! 80. Kg7 Black keeps his bishop on 59. ... Ba2 allows Black to draw by force, although the b1-h7 diagonal with 80. ... Bd3, and And now the insanity begins. First and for reasons that will soon become clear, White’s king cannot reach h8 or g8 (of foremost, it turns out that the tempting this is not technically a mistake. We must course, 81. d7+ Kxd7 82. Kf7 Bxg6+ is 60. exf7+ Kxf7 61. Kc5, which looks com- not forget, of course, that fatigue and time an immediate draw, since the bishop is pletely winning at first sight, actually does trouble play major roles in the endgame, of the wrong color). 81. Kf6 Bc2 82. Ke6 not win. After 61. ... Ke8 62. d6 Kd7 63. and Kamsky’s inability to keep his cool is also leads nowhere, since the alert … Bb3+ Kb6 Bd5 Black constructs a fortress, and quite understandable. As it turns out, forces him back to square one. White has no way to force Zugzwang (since after the correct 64. Kb6 e4 65. Kc5 Be6 An improbable draw! In fact, I do not 64. f7 Bxf7 65. Kxb7 Bc4 leads nowhere). 66. Kd4 Black must give up the pawn, think that I have ever seen a bishop and But Kamsky does not hurry to resolve the since his bishop has to remain on the a2- king successfully restrain two separated central tension, making a crucial improve- g8 diagonal. I nearly stopped my analysis passers that are so far-advanced. I would ment in his king position first. here the first time around, since White’s certainly urge you to commit this position to your endgame memory. 60. Kc5! position following 66. ... Bf7 67. Kxe4 Bg8 68. Kd4 Kc6 (a sad necessity, since 68. Now, 61. exf7+ becomes a threat—after ... Bf7 69. Kc5 followed by Kb6 and f7 is Now, back to the text: 61. ... Kxf7 62. d6 Ke8 63. Kb6 Black is hopeless) 69. f7! Bxf7 70. Ke5 appears 64. ... Bxf7 65. Kxa6 Kc6 66. Ka7 Bc4 not able to defend b7 and play … Kd7 at completely winning. He will simply capture the same time. Lenderman’s reply, there- the h7-pawn, and win by creating another White’s king is caged in, since Kb8 will fore, is forced yet again. passed pawn. But let’s take this variation always be met with … Ba6. 60. ... fxe6 61. d6 just a bit further: 70. ... Kd7 71. Kf6 Bb3 67. a6 e4 68. Bc5 Bb5 69. d7 72. Kg7 Bc4 73. Kxh7 Bd3 74. Kh6 Bf5 White threatens 62. Kb6 Kd7 63. f7, so 75. h5 gxh5 76. Kxh5 Be4 77. g6 Bd5 ... Kamsky demonstrates his signature Lenderman must get the self-obstructive fighting spirit, but with his king so far e6-pawn out of the way immediately. from the kingside and with Black’s passer so far advanced, the result of the game is 61. ... e5! 62. Kb6 Kd7 63. Kxb7 Bc4 decided. 69. ... Kxd7 70. Kb7 Bc6+ 71. Kb8 Ke6 72. a7 Kf5 73. a8=Q Bxa8 74. Kxa8 Kg4 75. Bf2 Kf3 Black could have drawn immediately after 75. ... Kh5 and 76. ... h6, but Lenderman certainly has some time to kill before White’s monarch reaches the kingside! 76. Be1 e3 77. Kb7 Kg4 The more direct 77. ... Ke2 78. Bb4 Kf1 ... and while everything has seemingly 79. Kc6 e2 80. Kd5 e1=Q 81. Bxe1 Kxe1 gone according to plan, things are far 82. Ke4 (but not 82. Ke6?? Kf2 83. Kf7 more complicated than they look. Kg3) also leads to a draw. Against all odds, Black is still breathing. In order to win, White must promote 78. Kc6 Kh5 79. Kd5 h6, Draw agreed. His bishop and king restrain White’s the g-pawn, but after 78. Kh6 Ke8! it turns passers, and White cannot tarry for too out that White cannot actually make Perhaps clichés have a grain of truth to long—Black threatens to erect an impen- progress. At first, I could not believe it them after all! Transposing to a presumably etrable fortress by trading his e-pawn for either, but White’s problem is that he sim- lost OCB endgame is a defensive mecha- White’s d-pawn. Kamsky, evidently cha- ply cannot play g7 while simultaneously nism that we should take to heart.

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CHECK OUT USCF’S CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS! Correspondence Chess Matches (two players) 2014 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship TW O OR SIX-GAME OPTIONS. ENTRY FEE: $5. USCF’s $800 FIRST PRIZE qWIN A CORRESPONDENCE CHESS TROPHY th Four-player, double round-robinwith class-level pairings. ANNUAL (PLUS TITLE OF USCF’S GOLDEN KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) 67 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 USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members who reside on the North American continent, islands, or qVICTOR PALCIAUSKAS PRIZE TOURNAMENTS Hawaii, as well as those USCF members with an APO or FPO address. USCF members who reside outside of the North Am erican continent are Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with each welcome to participate in e-mail events. Your USCF membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid of six opponents. 1st-place winner receives $130 cash prize in U.S. dollars. Those new to USCF Corre spond ence Chess, please estimate your strength: Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); Class B: 1600- and a certificate signed by Victor Palciauskas. ENTRY FEE: $25. 1799 (strong); Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below (beginner level). Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. qJOHN W. COLLINS MEMORIAL CLASS TOURNAMENTS Four-player, double round-robin with class-level pairings (unrateds welcome). 1st-place winner receives a John W. Collins certificate. 2014 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship ENTRY FEE: $7. (SEVEN-PLAYER SECTIONS, ONE GAME WITH EACH OF SIX OPPONENTS.) USCF’s Email Rated Events (need email access) 11th ANNUAL $800 FIRST PRIZE (PLUS TITLE OF USCF’S ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) qLIGHTNING MATCH Two players with two or six-game option. 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25 ENTRY FEE: $5. These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members with e-mail access. Your USCF 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 year qSWIFT QUADS Four-player, double round-robin format. for each player is ten. Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. 1st-place prize merchandise credit of $30. ENTRY FEE: $10. TO ENTER: 800-903-USCF(8723) OR FAX 931-787-1200 OR ONLINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG Name______USCF ID#______qWALTER MUIR E-QUADS (WEBSERVER CHESS) Four-player, double round-robin webserver format tournament Address ______City______State ___ ZIP ______with class-level pairings. 1st-place receives a certificate. Phone ______E-mail______Est. Rating ______ENTRY FEE: $7. Credit card # (VISA, MC, Disc., AMEX) ______Exp. date ______Please check event(s) selected. V-code ______qCheck here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter Muir *Note: This may slow down your assignment. E-Quads & Electronic Knights, players will use post office mail, unless opponents agree to use e-mail. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO U.S. CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, USCF, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557

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Heritage (25 straight years) status. It remains a high prestige event; AMERICAN OPEN TURNS 50 28 other grandmasters have won or tied for first over the years By RANDY HOUGH (most recently, Timur Gareev and Mackenzie Molner). GMs and Melik Khachiyan and IM David Strauss have been in the winners’ circle most often, seven times. Non-chess celebri ties turn up too; singer Joni Mitchell played in 1972. THIS THANKSGIVING MARKS A MAJOR ANNIVERSARY IN U.S. Alas, when the sponsorship ended the club was no longer chess. In 1965 the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club decided to able to provide the financial backing necessary for a guaran - utilize the four-day weekend to hold a major tournament. The teed prize fund and all the expenses. Jerry Hanken, who played first American Open drew 121 players, and had a more than in every Open until his passing in 2009, stepped up to the worth winner in GM Pal Benko, a two-time world championship organizational plate, raising the requisite funds every year and candidate. The tournament had been held every year, and its handling hotel negotiations and all the other tasks that go into 50th incarnation will take place at the spacious Doubletree the making of a class tournament. This writer took over in 2003, Hotel in Orange, near Disneyland, with at least $25,000 and in 2011 passed the torch to Chess Palace, a family-owned guaranteed and relatively low entry fees. (seven USCF members!) store and club in Orange County. They’ve The 1965 decision was an especially audacious one since the utilized the Doubletree, which has a huge outdoor mall in easy concepts of half-point byes, alternate schedules, and sudden walking distance, four times now. death were many years in the future. Thanksgiving Day itself is The best news is that the successful scholastic side event, still not utilized for play in many events; southern California’s which monopolized the prime ballroom space for the last two less tradition-bound culture perhaps helped the concept succeed. years, has shifted to the prior weekend, leaving plenty of room (Today many players celebrate the holiday early, take a half-point for both playing schedules and the side events. Lectures (IM bye to enjoy that turkey dinner, or play the three-day schedule.) Jeremy Silman is a perennial favorite), movies and other chess Held in the beachside city of Santa Monica for years and later video material are another standard feature. And for this in hotels at LAX and Long Beach, the tournament grew continually, anniversary, Chess Palace will be pulling out all the stops with peaking between 1987 and 1989 with corporate sponsorship that enhanced raffles and gifts for the participants. Your reporter, drew over 700. It became the first event to attain both American who directed 26 Opens and will be playing in his 15th, looks Classic (over 400 players for at least three years) and American forward to seeing you!

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See previous issue for TLAs appearing October 1-14 USCF National Bids Note: Organizers previously awarded Events options for USCF National Events Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events must still submit proposals (including sample budgets) for their events. SEE TLA IN THIS ISSUE FOR DETAILS OVERDUE BIDS 2014 U.S. Blind Championship October 24-25 Not October 10-11 • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Please contact the National Office if you October 31-November 2 or November 1-2 • Santa Clara, 2014 U.S. Class Championship are interested in bidding for a National California Event. The USCF recommends that 2014 K-12 Grade Championship December 12-14 • Orlando, Florida bids be submitted according to the following schedule. However, bids may 2014 Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship December 27-30 • South be considered prior to these dates. Padre Island, Texas USCF reserves the right to decline all 2015 U.S. Amateur Team South Championship February 6-8 or 7-8 • Atlanta, Georgia bids and organize the event itself.

FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details) DEADLINE JULY 1, 2014: 2015 U.S. Junior Chess Congress January 24-25 • Santa Clara, California 2015 U.S. Amateur (East, North, West) 2015 U.S. Amateur Team West Championship February 14-16 • Los Angeles, California 2015 U.S. Masters Championship 2015 U.S. Amateur Team North Championship February 20-22 • Schaumburg, Illinois For the expanded list of national events available for bid, see: 2015 National High School (K-12) Championship April 10-12 • Columbus, Ohio www.uschess.org/content/view/12116/705/. 2015 All-Girls National Championship April 17-19 • Chicago, Illinois 2015 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 24-26 • Louisville, Kentucky 2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee ATTENTION AFFILIATES 2015 U.S. Amateur South Championship June 6-7 • Memphis, Tennessee The United States Chess Federation has 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship June 18 • Las Vegas, Nevada partnered with R.V. Nuccio & Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide USCF 2015 National Open June 19-21 or 20-21 • Las Vegas, Nevada affiliates with affordable annual liability 2015 U.S. Junior Open June 26-29 • Schaumburg, Illinois and short term event insurance. The liability coverage is available for 2015 U.S. Senior Open June 26-29 • Schaumburg, Illinois approximately $265 per year for a 116th annual (2015) U.S. Open August 1-9 • Phoenix, Arizona $1,000,000 limit of insurance. Also available is contents property and 2015 K-12 Grade Championship December 4-6 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida bonding insurance. For more information, 2016 National High School (K-12) Championship April 1-3 • Atlanta, Georgia please go to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-fed eration.html. For event insurance, please 2016 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 15-17 • Indianapolis, Indiana go to www.rvnuccio.com. 2016 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 6-8 • Nashville, Tennessee

117th annual (2016) U.S. Open July 30-August 7 • Indianapolis, Indiana Rating supplements will be updated 2016 K-12 Grade Championship December 16-18 • Nashville, Tennessee EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each monthly rating supplement 2017 SuperNationals VI May 12-14 • Nashville, Tennessee will be used for all tournaments beginning in that month, unless 2017 K-12 Grade Championship December 8-10 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida otherwise announced in Chess Life. 2018 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee The USCF website at www.uschess. org also frequently lists unofficial 2018 K-12 Grade Championship December 14-16 • Orlando, Florida ratings.The purpose of unofficial 2019 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 10-12 • Nashville, Tennessee ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments 2019 K-12 Grade Championship December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida do not use them for pairing or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be 2020 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee unrated, organizers may use your 2020 K-12 Grade Championship December 11-13 • Orlando, Florida unofficial rating at their discretion, even without advance publicity of 2021 SuperNationals VII May 7-9 • Nashville, Tennessee such a policy.

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

32819. Guest rooms can be booked, NLT 11/17/2014, by calling (866) schedule: Reg.: ends 9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10, then merges with 3-day. 996-6338, mention “USCF” or online at: https://bookings.ihotelier.com/ Scholastic Event: (February 7th only!) 5-SS, G/25 d5. Entry Fee: $140 Rosen-Shingle-Creek/bookings.jsp?themeId=12821&hotelID=6840& per team by 2/02; $155 later (any team changes $10). (4-player teams, Nationals groupID=1288956. HR: $125 Single/Quad.13 Sections. Play only in same school). Must average under 1100. Trophies to top 3 teams, top your grade section. December Rating Supplement will be used. One under 900 team, under 700 team, under 500 team. Trophy to each board 1/2-point bye available (limit one) any round (except Round 7) if requested on each winning team. Registration: 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Rounds: 10:30 - Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! prior to the start of Rd. 1. Team score = total of top three (minimum 12 - 1:30 - 3:30 - 5:15. Info: (478)-973-9389 or www.americanchesspro- OCT. 24-25, PENNSYLVANIA two) finishers from each school per grade. First place individual and motions.com/. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee 2014 U.S. Blind Chess Championship - NOTE DATE CHANGE team, including ties, will be the National Champion for their grade. Rd., Macon, GA 31204 or at website above. NOTE DATE CHANGE: Oct. 24-25 NOT Oct. 10-11. USCF & U.S. Braille Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm-6 pm, Sat. Chess Association (USBCA) are sponsoring this USCF National event. 4 10 am-2 pm-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-1 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 5 SS or 4 RR (depends on # of players), G/135 d0. Holiday Inn Express pm. Special round times for K-1 sections: Fri. 1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sat. Hotel (newly renovated), 5311 Campbells Run Road (near airport), Pitts- 9:30 am-1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am-1:30 pm. K-1 Awards Ceremony burgh, PA 15277, (412) 788-8400. Free shuttle to/from airport. EF: Free. Sun. approx. 4:30 pm. EF: $50/participant postmarked or online by Reg.: Onsite - Thurs. Oct. 23: 6-8pm, Fri. Oct. 24: 9-9:30am. Rds.: (ten- 11/10, $70 postmarked or online by 12/1, $85 by 12/11, $90 on site; tative), Fri. Oct. 24 not Oct. 10: 10-4, Sat. Oct. 25 not Oct. 11: 9-3. Prize Grand Prix $5.00 extra for all phone registrations; $20 fee for roster or section Fund: $1,400 GTD: 1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, 4th: $100, $100- Best player U1400, $100- Class E (1000-1199), $100- Class F (800-999), changes after 12/7 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $100- Best Unrated players. NOTE: All players must be classified as AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register or change sections OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, NOV. 7, 21, NEW YORK Awards: Legally Blind and bring proof. You must also be a current member of after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) the USCF for $18 a year. You can join the USCF at the event! HR: $128 Trophies to top individuals & top teams in each grade. Every player 2014 Queens Chess Club Championship nite; code: USB. Contact: Rick Varchetto, [email protected]. receives a commemorative item! Full list of trophies on tournament Info 7-SS, G/120 (G/115 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Phone: (h) 304-636-4034, (c) 304-614-4034 or Joan DuBois, tla@uschess. Page. Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $55 advance, $60 at site, $900 Gtd: $300- org, (c) 931-200-3412. -10 am, $25/team. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-12, G/5 d0, Thurs. 5 pm, $180-$120, U2100 $108, U1800 $90, U1500 $72, upset $30. Prizes Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 12/1, $20 after or at site. Blitz increased proportionally if over 24 paid entries (increased by 1/3 in Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Awards: Trophies in K-6 and K-12 sections. Full list of trophies on tour- 2013). QCC membership required ($25 for 6 mos, $20 U19/65+/female). OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR 1-2, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN nament Info Page. Bughouse Awards: Top 5 Teams. Team Rooms are Up to three 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 4). Mail advance TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) limited. Contact Susan Houston at 931.787.1234 ext. 136 or by email: entries by 9/27/14 to Ed Frumkin, 445 E. 14th St #10D, New York, NY 2014 U.S. Class Championship [email protected]. Questions: Susan Houston at 931.787.1234 10009. Rounds at 8:15 each Friday. No round on November 14. Rule 6SS, G/120 +30 (2.5 day: rds. 1-3: G/90 d5, 2day rds. 1-3 G/61 d5). ext. 136. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2014 K-12 Championship, 14H not used. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at http://www.uschess.org/ CA 95054. Park free & watch 49ers host the Rams on Sunday. Hotel: datapage/tnmt_entries.php?tnmt=2014K12 www.uschess.org/tour- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $99 at Biltmore (see link at http://BayAreaChess.com/usclass or call naments/2014/k12/. See website for additional information about the OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, VIRGINIA 408-988-8411 with group ID 1269063). Prize Fund: 20,000 b/277 (73% event, advance entries, awards, meetings, updates, corrections, and TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) guar).Sections & Prizes: 2200+ (FIDE rated) $3,000-1,500-700-300, registration forms at www.uschess.org/tournaments/2014/k12/. Washington Chess Congress 2000-2199: $1,500-700-300-200 1800-1999: $1,500-700-300-200, 7SS, 4-day option 40/110, SD/30 d10. 6-day option in U1700 & above, 1600-1799: $1,500-700-300-200, 1400-1599: $1,500-700-300-200, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 40/110, SD/30 d10. 3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, then merges with 1200-1399: $1,000-500-200-150,1000-1199: $1,000-500-200-150. Unr DEC. 27-30, TEXAS 4-day. 2-day option in U2100 & below, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10, then merges max $300 exc Open. Oct 2014 Supp, CCA min, and TD discretion used to 2014 Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship with others. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, place players accurately. Reg.: Fri 10-11am, Fri 6-6:30pm, & Sat 8:30- University of Texas at Brownsville. 6SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport 9am. Rds.: 3-day: Fri 11:30a, 5:30p, Sat 11:30a, 5:30p, Sun 9:30a 3p. Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island, TX. FIDE rated (tournament will and Crystal City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). Prizes 2.5-day: Fri 7p, Sat 10a, 1:45p, 5:30p, Sun 9:30a 3p. 2-day: Sa 9:30a, use FIDE rules). Intercollegiate Tournament Format: 4-Player Teams, $40,000 based on 280 paid entries (re-entries, U1300 Section unrateds 12:15p, 2:45p, 5:30p, Su 9:30a 3p.Byes: Two 1/2 pt bye allowed must up to 2 alternates. Open to university, college, community college, and count as half entries), 50% of each prize min. guaranteed. In 4 sections: commit by start of Rd. 3. EF: $109, after 10/21 $134. Playup +$25. GM technical college teams from North and South America and the Caribbean. Premier: open to 1900/over. $5000-2500-1200-800-500, clear or tiebreak free, IM free before 10/15 (EF subtr from prize for all free entries). Teams must supply letter from their universities stating that the players first bonus $100, top Under 2300/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE. Under 2100: KIDS 1-DAY SIDE EVENT on NOV 2 for K-12 students rated under meet eligibility requirements—for more details go online to www.col- $4000-2000-1000-500-400, top Under 1900/Unr $2000-1000. Under 1000: 5SS x G/30 d5 in 5 sections based on rating: 800-999, 600-799, legechess.org. EF: $200/team by 12/5, $240 thereafter and at site. 1700: $3000-1500-800-500-400, top Under 1500 (no Unr) $1600-800. 400-599, 200-399, u200. U1000 Prizes: Trophies to Top 15 players in each Prizes: trophies or plaques to top 6 teams, 1st-place in Divisions II Under 1300: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1100 (no Unr) $800- section and Top 5 Clubs & Top 5 Schools in each section. Top 3 players (2000-2199), Division III (1800-1999), Division IV (1600-1799), and 400. Prize limits: Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over count for team score. EF:$39, after 10/21 $54. Playup: +$10. Change Division V (U1600) Team, Top international team, Top Women’s team, $500 in U1300, $1000 in U1700, or $1500 in U2100. Mixed doubles fee: +$20. U1000 Rds: Reg: 8:30-9am. Rounds: 9:30a, 11a, 12:30p, Top alternate, Top boards 1-4, Top community college, Top four-year bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score 2:00p, 3:30p. Blitz Side Event: G/5 d0; Reg: Sun, 9/28, 8-8:15pm, small college (under-5,000 enrollment), biggest team-upset, biggest among all sections: $1000-600-400-200. Team average must be under Rounds 8-10:30p, total 8-10 rounds. EF: $12, $15 onsite. 75% of EFs individual upset. Reg.: Deadline 4 p.m. 12/27 Rds: Rd. 1: 12/27 6 pm, 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register returned as prizes. Reg. online: http://bayareachess.com/my/usclass Rd. 2: 12/28 10 am, Rd. 3: 5 pm, Rd. 4: 12/29 10 am, Rd. 5: 5 pm, and (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings or Mail payments to BayAreaChess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA Rd. 6: 12/30 9 am. Opening reception: 12/27 at 4 p.m. Closing ceremony: avoided but possible. EF: $185 online at chessaction.com by 10/7, $190 95035. Rfnd fee: $20. Organizers: Dr. Judit Sztaray and Dr. Salman 12/30 at 3 pm. ENT: UTB Chess Program, Student Union 1.20, One West phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/6, 6-day $191, 4-day $189, 3-day $188, Azhar. TDs: NTD Tom Langland and NTD John McCumiskey, and others. University Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520. INFO: [email protected]. 2-day $187 if check mailed by 9/29, all $200 at site until 1 hour before Info: http://bayareachess.com/usclass. [email protected]. T: Phone (956) 882-5761. HR: $85-85-85-85 + tax (up to 4 in a room with game, or online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before game. GMs 408-409-6596. W. 2 breakfasts included daily per room). FREE: parking, wifi, refrig and free; $150 deducted from prize. Unrated in U1300 Section: all $100 microwave in every room. Reserve by 12/11 for chess rate. (956) 761- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! less. Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry: 8700 Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island, 7010 Padre Blvd., South Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. DEC. 12-14, FLORIDA Padre Island, TX 78597. http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ 2014 National K-12 Grade Championships Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic texas/hilton-garden-inn-south-padre-island-BROSPGI/index.html. Boards 7SS, G/90 d5. Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL $20. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $80, no re-entry and pieces provided. Bring clocks, digital only. W. from Premier Section to Premier Section. 6-day schedule: Reg. ends Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 pm, Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 6 pm, Mon FEB. 6-8 OR 7-8, GEORGIA 10 & 3:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 12 & 2015 U.S. Amateur Team South Championship 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Airport, 1325 Virginia Ave., Atlanta, GA 30344. rds. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. WARNING! Right off of I-85. 1-404-768-6660. Rate: $89 for room. Parking: $6 a ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 4 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all; day, unlimited in and out privileges for all guests and players. Main limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds.), must commit before rd. 3. Bring sets, THE USE OF A CELL PHONE IN THE Event: 5-SS, G/120 d5 (2-day Rd. 1 G/60 d5. 4-player teams with one boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $97-97-107-117, 703- optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings-January list) must 418-1234, reserve by 9/24 or rate may increase. Special chess rate TOURNAMENT ROOM IS PROHIBITED! be under 2200. Winning team qualifies for National Online Playoff. Entry valet parking $6/day, with or without guest room. Car rentals: Avis, AT MOST TOURNAMENTS! IF YOUR Fee: per player $45 by 2/02; $54 later. Special Entry Fee: $170 by 2/02; 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at $195 later (any team changes $10). Scholastic teams $15 less. Prizes: chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH Top 1st - 3rd place teams, Top class teams, under 2000, under 1800, Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269, www.chesstour.com. under 1600, under 1400, under 1200, under 1000, top Senior team, top $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction. GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE Female team, top College Team, top High School team, top Middle School com (online entries posted instantly). SEVERELY PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN team, top Elementary team receives a trophy plus plaques to each board Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! plus alternate.(Same School) Digital Clocks awarded to top two overall OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, ILLINOIS FORFEITED! TURN IT OFF! teams. A trophy to the top four boards. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 6:45 p.m. on 2/06. Rounds: 7:30 p.m., 1:30 - 6:45, 10 - 2:45. 2-day 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships

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5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin OCT. 12, VIRGINIA EF: $144, $$800-500-400-300-200, (under 1200) - $300. (Unrated Players) Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) EF: Free + must join USCF or increase membership for 1 additional 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 Washington Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) year thru this tournament ($46 adult premium,$26 young adult premium) to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based 4SS (double round, 8 games), G/5 d0. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see Prizes: Top unrated wins 1 yr. USCF membership plus trophy. Note: on 250 paid entries (re-entries & Under 1100 Section count as half Washington Chess Congress). $$ 600 guaranteed: $200-100, U2200 Unrated will be put in “D” Sect. unless requests to play up. Seniors (65+) entries), else in proportion except $10,000 (50% of each prize) minimum $120, U1900 $100, U1600 $80. EF: $30, at site only, no checks. Reg. additional prizes $$200; (Seniors not eligible: provisionally rated, unrated, guaranteed. In 7 sections; no unrated allowed in Premier. Premier ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher masters); Club Championship $$800-400 decided by total score of 10 (1900/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. (and only 10) players from one club or area (not eligible – GMs, IMs, or U2300 $800-400. FIDE. 1700-2099: $1400-700-400-200. 1500-1899: A State Championship Event! unrated). Trophies to Top 3 (A-D Sections). ALL:EF $11 more if postmarked $1400-700-400-200. 1300-1699: $1300-700-400-200. 1100-1499: $1200- after 9/30 and $22 more if postmarked or emailed after 10/9 or at site. Under 1300: Under 1100: OCT. 17-19, NORTH CAROLINA Do not mail after 10/9 or phone or email after 10/15. $10 off EF to Srs 600-400-200. $1000-500-300-200. $500-300- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 200-100, plaques to top 3, top U900, U700, U500, Unrated. Mixed North Carolina Senior Open (65+). Players may play up. Unrated players not eligible for cash prizes doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”combined 5-SS, G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites Shelton Vineyards, 150 Charlestowne except Open 1-10. Provisionally rated players may win up to 50% of 1st score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under Dr., Dobson, NC 27017, 336-353-9400. HR: $99+13% tax/night chess place money except open Section 1-10. CCA ratings may be used. 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register rate if booked by Oct. 10, breakfast and voucher for two for vineyard tour Note pairings not changed for color alternation unless 3 in a row or a (no extra fee) by 2 pm 10/11; teammate pairings avoided but possible. and wine tasting included. Two sections: Open and U1600. Prizes: Prize plus 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be Unrated prize limits: $200 U1100, $350 U1300, $500 1100-1499, $700 fund doubled over last year due to generosity of the host hotel. $$Gtd: assigned. Reg.: (10/16) 5-8 pm, (10/17) 9:00-10 am. Rds.: 12-7, 10-6, 1300-1699, $900 1500-1899. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chess- Open Section: 400-200-100 + trophy; U1600 Section, 200-100 + trophy. 9:30-4:30. Byes available any round, if requested before 1st round (Open action.com by 10/8, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/8 (entry only, Trophies will be awarded by tie break if necessary. Top NC resident in Section – 2 byes max.). SIDE EVENTS: Wed.(10/15) 7pm Clock Simul no questions), 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 10/1, all $120 at site, Open section will be recognized as the 2014 NC Senior Champion. [40/2, G/1] (Including an analysis of YOUR game. GM Sergey Kudrin or online until 2 hours before first game. Under 1100 EF: all $50 less EF: $55 if received by 10/16, $65 on site. USCF membership required. $30 (A great value!). Thurs (10/16) 6-7:30 pm FREE lecture by IM than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610 N. Main St., Suite 215, Blacksburg, VA John Donaldson -Free, 7:30 Simul GM Alex Yermolinsky ($20!), $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org 24060. SCHEDULE: On-site registration 6:00-7:00 PM Friday, first round 7:30 Blitz )G/5 d0)Tourney ($20, 80% = prize fund). Sat 10/18 (3- ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues 7:30 PM Friday, subsequent rounds 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM Sat, 9:00 AM 4:30pm) IM John Donaldson Clinic(Game/Position Analysis) – Free. ENT: with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, & 2:00 PM Sun. Byes: Up to two irrevocable 1/2-pt byes may be requested Make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address above). Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult at registration. Players requesting a 1/2-point bye for the Friday evening HR: $25! (Sun-Thurs) & $59! (Fri-Sat) + 13.5% tax. (mention CHESS1015 $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in round must pre-register; players who register Saturday morning cannot & reserve by 10/1/14 to guarantee room rates.) INFO: Jerry Weikel Premier Section. GMs $90 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 request a Friday 1/2-point bye. All participants must be 50 years [email protected], (775) 747 1405, or website: www.renochess.org pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends old by December 31, 2014. For more info, please visit www.Chess- (also go here to verify entry). FIDE. W. Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier ForSeniors.org or email [email protected]. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $105-105-105-105, An American Classic! OCT. 18, OHIO 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 9/26 or rate may increase. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Fall Daze XXVI or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: 4SS, G/60 d10, at Dayton Chess Club. EF: $28 to Oct. 14 then $38. EF chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge OCT. 17-19, NEVADA refunded to 2200 or higher who complete the schedule. GTD Prizes: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries Open $250-151, U1900 $150, U1600 $149. Reg.: 10-1045. Rds.: 11- posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. 32nd Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open Note changes since published in August CL issue: 6SS, 40/2, G-1-d5. 1:45-4:30-7. OH Grand Prix Event-OCA mbrs $3 disc. DCC mbrs $3 disc. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501. 1- [email protected]/. 937-461-6283. OCT. 11-12, OKLAHOMA 866-386-7829 or (775) 348-2200. $$25,000 b/275, Gtd. $$16,250- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 $2000-1300-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-200 in Open Section plus OCT. 18, WISCONSIN 3rd OCF Fall FIDE Open 1/2 of all other prizes. 6 Sections: OPEN (2000 /above: EF: $148.00. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 5-SS, G/90+30 spm; $$G $1,150. Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th 1999/below - $175; GMs & IMs free (enter by 9/30 or pay late fee), $$ Hales Corners Challenge XX Ave (Hwy-51), Stillwater, OK 74074, 1-405-372-0800; HR: 70-70 Wi-Fi. Prizes 1-10 listed above, (2399-below) $1000, (2299-below) $1000. 4SS, G/60 d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Olympia Resort EF: FIDE Open $50; Reserve $30 (deduct $10 if envelope postmarked (2199-below) $1200-800-500-400. If a tie for 1st overall then 2 (G/10) Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI 53066; 1-800-558-9573 before Oct. 9th) OCF $10 required OSNA; Reg.: 9-9:45 Sat AM; Rds.: playoff for $100 from prize fund. (Note: GM/IM w/free entry not eligible (mention Southwest Chess Club for $99 room rate). EF: $40-Open, $30- 10-2:30-7; 9-1:15 // Two Sections: Open-FIDE $G 1st $300-100; U- for class prizes 2399 and below; may elect to pay entry fee and become Reserve, both $5 more after 10/15. Comp EF for USCF 2200+. $$GTD: 2100 $150-100; U-1900 $150-100; U-1700 $150. Reserve U-1500: $100 eligible). ”A” Sec.(1800-1999) EF: $147, $$1,500-800-500-300-200. ”B” Open: 1st-$325, 2nd-$175, A-$100, B & Below-$75; Reserve: 1st-$100, 1st ; 1 half pt bye rds 1-5. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stwtr, OK Sec.(1600-1799) EF: $146, $$1,400-700-500-300-200. “C” Sec.(1400- 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Goddesschess Prizes for Females in 74074, [email protected], OCFChess.org. 1599) EF: $145, $$1,200-600-500-300-200. “D”/under Sec. (1399/below) addition to above prizes, Open: $40 per win/$20 per draw; Reserve:

5th annual Boardwalk Open Near Atlantic City - DATES CHANGED to Oct 31-Nov 2 or Nov 1-2!

5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2- Unrated prize limits: U1200 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10). $300, U1600 $600, U2000 $900. pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. 401 South New York Road, Galloway Mixed doubles bonus prizes: 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat NJ 08205. Luxury golf and spa resort best male/female 2-player “team” 10 am, rds Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm; on 670 acres, two golf courses, combined score among all sections: Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. indoor pool, fitness center, art $600-400-200. Team average must Half point byes OK all (limit 2), gallery, free parking. 8 miles from be under 2200. Open must commit before round 2, Atlantic City. November official USCF ratings others before round 3. Free lectures by IM Danny used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings Kopec. Sat 9 am, Sun 9 am. usually used if otherwise unrated. All: Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. USCF In 4 sections. Prizes $18,000 Top 3 sections entry fee: $122 membership required. JGP. based on 190 paid entries (U1200 & online at chessaction.com by 10/29, Hotel rates $102-102, 732-741- re-entries count half), $12,000 (2/3 $130 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3897, ask for chess rate; reserve by each prize) minimum guarantee. 10/27, 3-day $128, 2-day $127 10/17 or rate may increase. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, mailed by 10/22, $140 (no checks, Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top credit cards OK) at site, or online until D657633, or reserve car online U2200/Unr $1200-600. 60 GPP. 2 hrs before game. through chesstour.com. Under 2000: $1700-900-500- Under 1200 Section entry fee: all Entry: www.chessaction.com or 300, top U1800/unr $1000-500. $50 less than above. Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham Under 1600: $1500-800-400- Re-entry (except Open): $60. NY 10803. Advance entries posted at 200, top U1400 (no unr) $900-450. Special 1 year USCF dues if paid chessaction.com (online entries Under 1200: $800-400-200-100, with entry: see Chess Life or posted instantly). $15 service charge top U1000 (no unr) $300-150. chesstour.com. for refunds.

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$20 per win/$10 per draw. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Entries microwave, fridge. Ratings: USCF Oct Supplement. Ent: Bill Snead, 2111 com. GM/IM/FM free. Open: Registration before first 3 rounds with up to: Allen Becker, 2130 N. 85th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53226; allenbecker@ S. Travis St., Amarillo, TX 79109, 806-372-4387 for questions. to two 1/2 point byes available: 2-2:45, 6-6:45 Fri or 8:45-9:30 Sat. wi.rr.com. Questions to TD: Robin Grochowski: 414-861-2745. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! G/90 +i5. Rds.: 3-7 Fri, 10-2-6 Sat. (A score of 3.5/5.0 qualifies for Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! Nov. Utah Closed State Championship.) U1600: Registration Sat. 8:45- 9:30, G/60 d5, Rds.: 10-12:30-2:45-5-7:30. U1000/unr/beginner: Reg. OCT. 18-19, MISSISSIPPI OCT. 18-19, NEW YORK Sat. 8:45-9:30, G/45 d5, Rds.: 10-12-1:45-3:30-5:30. Open prizes: Tro- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Central New York Open 2014 Mississippi State Championship phies and $200 1st, $100 2nd, $100 top female. 1st & 2nd class trophies. 5SS, G/90 d10. Hall of Languages, Syracuse University, 101 S. Crouse Country Inn & Suites, 3051 White Blvd., Pearl, MS 39208. Phone: 601- U1600 prizes: $150 1st, $75 2nd plus trophies. 1st & 2nd place class Ave., Syracuse 13210. Free parking. $5000 guaranteed prize fund. In 420-2244. HR: $79/night. Ask for the Mississippi Chess Association trophies for D and E. U1000/unr/beginner: $100 1st, $75 2nd plus tro- 3 sections. Open: $700-400-200, U2100/Unr $300-150. Under 1900: Tournament rate. Open Tournament but must be a Mississippi resident phies. UCA membership Meeting: 9:30-9:55 am 27 Oct. In addition, $500-250-150, top U1700/Unr $300-150. Under 1500: $400-200-100, to win a trophy! The Open section Trophy winner will be the 2014 State for each section over 30 participants class money of $50 1st $30 2nd top U1300 (no unr) $240-120, top U1100 (no unr) $160-80. Unrated may Champion. If you are registered with USCF in a different State but live will be paid plus trophies. Detailed flyer at utahchess.com. not win over $200 in U1500. Mixed doubles: $400-200 bonus to best in Mississippi, you must bring proof of MS residency. MS residents must Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! male/female combined score among all sections. Team average must be a member of MCA ($5). 5SS, G/90 d5. 2 sections: Open and U1400. OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, OHIO be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must register by 2 All sections are USCF rated. USCF and MCA memberships can be pur- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 pm 10/18; teammate pairings avoided but possible. College team chased onsite. Pre-entry Fee: Adults $20 and Scholastic 12th grade or Cleveland Classic prizes: Plaques to first 3 teams based on top 4 scorers from school lower $10 if received by Oct 11. Onsite Entry Fee: Adults $30 and 5SS, 30/90, SD/60 d5, (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). Sheraton among all sections. Top 3 sections EF: $78 online at chessaction.com Scholastic 12th grade or lower $20. Prizes: $540 GTD in Open: 1st Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Airport; by 10/15, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/13, $82 if check mailed by $240 GTD, 2nd $180 GTD, 3rd 120 GTD. $335 GTD in U1400: 1st $150 free shuttle), Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking. All Prizes Uncondi- 10/9, $90 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. Online entry $5 GTD, 2nd $110 GTD, 3rd $75 GTD. Registration: Sat 8-9am. Rounds: tionally Guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-650-350, top U2200/ less to NYSCA members (may join with entry). Under U1000 or unrated Sat 9:15-1:15-4:30 Sun 9-1:30. The MCA will host its annual business Unrated $500. U-2000, U-1700: $500-$250. U-1400: $500-250 (top in U1500 Section: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit meeting Sunday at 12:45pm. If you are a Mississippi Resident, please U1100 $150). Highest scoring female player (any section): $100. cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize. Re-entry attend! Send entries to: Mark Nicholas, 236 Crosscreek Dr., Brandon, EF: $85 by 10/18, $95 after. Free to GMs, IMs & WGMs, no prize deduc- $40; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually MS 39047. Make checks to MCA. Include your USCF #, Expiration Date tion. Re-entry: $40. Online registration, registration list at www.progress used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper mag- and estimated rating. Information: Call Mark at 615-631-3876 or email withchess.org. 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6 pm. Rds. Fri. 7 pm, azine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young [email protected], www.mcachess.org. Sat. 11 & 5, Sun. 9 & 2:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 10 am. Rds. Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Sat. 11, 2 & 5, Sun. 9 & 2:30. All: Half point byes OK, excluding round 5, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. OCT. 19, NEW JERSEY limit 1, must commit before Rd. 2. HR: $87, 216-267-1500, request chess TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Sat 10-2-6, Sun 10 & 2. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2, limit Dean of Chess October Grand Prix rate, reserve by Oct 17th or rate may increase.Questions: Michael Joelson, 1 bye towards U1100 prizes. HR: $115-115, Crowne Plaza, 701 E Genesee 4SS, G/60 d5. Prizes: $150-$100-$100-$50. Pre-Entry: $40 ($30 DOCA 216-321-7000, [email protected]. St (1/2 mile from tournament), 800-939-4249, reserve by 10/3 or rate members). Mailed entries must be postmarked by 10/14/14. Onsite: may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, OCT. 25, NEW JERSEY $50 ($40 members). Enter online at deanofchess.com or to Dean of TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess- Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. Onsite Cherry Hill October Open tour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted registration ends a half hour before first round. Rounds: 10:00am & 5SS, G/30 d5. Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Hwy. N., Cherry at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). ASAP. Email [email protected] for more information. Hill, NJ 08034. $1,300 prize fund (50% guaranteed). Open: $500- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 300-100 top under 2100 $200, top under 1800 $200. Under 1600 Quads OCT. 18-19, TEXAS OCT. 20-DEC. 22 (CHAMPIONSHIP) & OCT. 20-NOV. 17 (OTHER - $100 1st in each quad. EF: $40 online at octoberopen2014.eventbrite,com TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 SECTIONS), NEW YORK by 10/23, $45 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1 Schedule: Amarillo October Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Reg. ends Sat 9:45 am. Rds. Sat 10, 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00. Half point 5SS, G/90, inc 30. Holiday Inn, 8231 West Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, TX New York Nassau Championship byes available all rounds Questions: [email protected], 703-989- 79124. Prizes: $3,250 Guaranteed, includes $2,000 added by donations. 40/80 d0. 1st Presby Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 3 sections. 6867. $10 service charge for refunds. Under 2000: Under 1800: Under 1600: $750-600-450. $400. $300. Champ: 10SS over 1999, jrs under 21 over 1799, top 100 U13, women, A Heritage Event! $250. Under 1400: $175. Under 1200: $125. Best Game: $100. Biggest 2½ pts in Semi-finals. EF: memb $99, non-memb $118 by 10/18. $$ Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Upset: $100. Trophy for best score age 16 & under; 8 trophies for best (3500 G) 800-500-400-300-250-225-200-175-150, U2100, 2000/UR ea scores age 14 & under. EF: $40 by Oct. 8th, $50 after, $25 for youth 16 OCT. 25-26, VIRGINIA 250. GMs complete tourn w/o forfeit gtd min of $300 & IMs/WGMs gtd TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 & under. Reg.: Saturday 8-9am. Rds.: Sat 9am, 2pm, 7pm, Sun 9am, 2pm. $150. 4 byes 1-10. Amateur: 5SS U2000/UR, EF: memb $32, non-memb 29th Emporia Open Bye: 1/2 pt byes ok with notice, Rd. 5 must be claimed before Rd. 2 & is $43 by 10/18. $$ (420 b/15) 180, U1800, 1600 ea 120. 2 byes 1-5. VCF Cup Tour, 5SS. Rd. 1 G/90 d5; Rds. 2-5 G/120 d5. Holiday Inn irrevocable. HR: $89-89, 806-322-4777, rates good until 9/26. Free hot Novice: 5SS U1400/UR. EF: memb $18, non-memb $29 by 10/18. $$ Express, 1350 W. Atlantic St., Emporia, VA. $$810GTD, more if over 35 breakfast, free parking, all rooms non-smoking, no pets, free internet, (150 b/10) 90, U1200/UR 60. 2 byes 1-5. All: EF: $8 more at site. Reg to players.1st-3rd overall, $325-225-125; Top U1700/Unrated, $90; Top 7:15 PM. Rds: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY U1200, $80; Top Junior $70. EF: $45 if rec’d by 10/22, $55 afterwards 11782. [email protected]. W. and on site. Checks payable to VCF; PayPal for online entries. Reg.: Fri. OCT. 21, NEW YORK 7-9pm, Sat 7:30-9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 10am, 2:30pm, 7pm; Sun. 9:30am, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 2:30pm. One half-point bye allowed if req. by 2:00pm Oct 25. USCF and CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated VA Chess Fed memb. req’d for VA residents, avail. at site; other state 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ and players with a plus score in any memberships honored. Hotel rooms and other Info: www.vachess.org Visit www.chesstour.comfor latenews, hotel or [email protected]. Ent: Online at www.vachess.org, or US Mail availability, results, games, minimum ratings, etc. MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $620 GTD: 250- EF: to Mike Hoffpauir, ATTN: Emporia Open, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, Enter tournaments at chessaction.com. 150-100. Top U2400 60, Top U2300 30, Biggest upset 30. $40, Mbr Rds.: Reg.: VA 23693. To receive our email lnewsletter, see chess $30. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th calendar.com. Enter at chessaction.com. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Most tournaments have alternate schedules OCT. 25-26, TEXAS with less or more days than below. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) Asterisk means full details in this issue- OCT. 24-25, VIRGINIA 2014 DCC Fide Open IX otherwise, see future issues or our website. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- Two sections: Open: Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. 2014 Roanoke FIDE Harvest Open son, TX 75080. Open and Reserve. $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules ELECTRONIC DEVICES: See rules at WHAT: A 3-Round, Grand Prix, Fully FIDE-Rated, Open chess tournament chesstour.com/devices.htm. sponsored by the Roanoke Valley Chess Club. This tournament will be for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one rated by both the U.S. Chess Federation and the World Chess Federation hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ $500-$250-$125. EF: 10/8-13: Washington Chess Congress, Arlington VA* (FIDE ). WHERE: Westhampton Christian Church. The church is located $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance 10/10-12: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL* in Roanoke, VA. at 2515 Grandin Road SW. The church is exactly 12 fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds 10/18-19: Central New York Open, Syracuse NY* blocks due south from the Roanoke Valley Chess Club. There are numerous to get appearance fee. Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 10/31-11/2: Boardwalk Open, Galloway NJ* hotels within 2-3 miles from the church. WHEN: Friday and Saturday, USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF 11/7-9: Eastern Chess Congress, Stamford CT* October 24th and 25th. ROUNDS: Round 1, Friday evening at 7:30 pm. rules. EF: $35. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 11/14-16: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH* Round 2, Saturday at 10:00 am. Round 3, Saturday, at 3:00 pm. TIME paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives 11/28-30: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA* CONTROL: G/90 with 30 seconds INCREMENT after each move. REG- free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Reg.: 10/25 from 9:45–10:15am. 12/26-28: Empire City Open, New York NY* ISTRATION: Advance registration is $45 if postmarked no later than Rds.: Sat 10:45am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 10:45 am-3:10pm. One half 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV* Oct. 17. Registration is $55 after that date, including at the door. Regis- point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd 2 and before 1/9-11: Boston Chess Congress, Boston MA* tration at the door will be Friday evening from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Oct. getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are 1/16-19: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA* 24th. PRIZES: ONE SECTION - ALL PRIZES ARE GUARANTEED!! 1st: not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 1/16-19: Golden State Open, Dublin CA* $400.00, 2nd: $250.00, 3rd: $150.00. TOP Under 1600: $100.00. Run- per round and be USCF members. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address 2/13-16: Southwest Class, Fort Worth TX* ner-up U1600: $50.00. TOP Under 1200: $100.00. Runner-up U1200: above. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. FIDE. 2/28-3/1: New York State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs* $50.00. SPECIAL PRIZE: If there are 2 perfect 3-0 scores, one Armageddon Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 3/6-8: W estern Class, Agoura Hills CA game will be used to award title, trophy and bonus $25.00 prize. Regular OCT. 25-26, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 3/13-15: Mid-Atlantic Open, St Louis MO prize money of course, will be split evenly. RULES: USCF membership TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 4/1-5: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA is required for this event. (This is available at site). MISC.: 1/2-pt. byes Dominus Vobiscum 4/24-26: Eastern Class, Sturbridge MA are available for any round if requested before Rd.1. (Maximum # of (Sponsor: Harold C. Valery, Inc.) 6SS, G/66 d0. 11514 Santa Monica 5/22-25: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL byes: 1.) Wheelchair Accessible. ADVANCE ENTRIES: Address: Roanoke Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $70; $50 LACC members; 6/25-29: DC International, Arlington VA Valley Chess Club, P.O. Box 4141, Roanoke, VA 24015. Tel.: (540) 597- No prizes 1/2, Spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC 7/1-5: World Open, Arlington VA 3839. E-mail: [email protected]. Web Page: www.roanokechess. Life members!, $5 off if notified by 10/24. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. 7/17-19: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA com. T.D.: Russell Potter; Asst T.D.: Charles Morgan. (FIDE Arbiter will Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. 7/17-19: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL be present.) 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: 8/14-16: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 ($1,000 8/14-16: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; OCT. 24-25 OR 25, UTAH U1600: $100–50; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Info: Mick TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 For later events, see chesstour.com. Utah Open Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChess- 5SS, 3 Sections: Open (2-day), U1600 (1-day), U1000/unr/beginner (1- Club.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. day). Location: Fri: Warnock Eng Bldg., on University of Utah Campus. A State Championship Event! Sat: University of Utah, Union Bldg., Panorama & Saltair Room. EF: $30 OCT. 26, PENNSYLVANIA adult, $20 youth, $5 less if received by 23 Oct to Grant Hodson, 5856 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Cilma Dr., West Valley City, UT 84128, or per paypal to utchess@gmail. 2014 PA State Game/45 Championship

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4SS, G/45 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, first 60 Entries. EF: Chess Center Members $94 before October 19. Non CAC Nov 2014 FIDE Open PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by 10/18, $40 later. Members $109 before October 19. Juniors rated between 1900-2000 Capital Area Chess, 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite #201, Chantilly, $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 10/18, $125 before October 19. CCCSA Members and Non Member $125 After VA 20151. 3 Sections: Open (FIDE/USCF rated and uses FIDE rules; $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top October 19. Juniors rated between 1900-2000 $150 after October 19. GMs free (No Prize deducted). U1900 & U1400 Sections USCF Rated & 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. Free for IM/ GM; $109 deducted from winnings. No On-Onsite Entry. follows USCF rules. Format: 4SS, G/90 + 30sec inc.;. Prizes: $1920 EF: $15 by 10/18, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: Trophies: Must Pre- Register. Limited to First 60 Participants. $$GTD: $1000-600- b/o 45 paid entries. Open Section Place Prizes GTD. Other prizes minimum Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 10:30am. Rds.: 11- 400-200. Best U2300 1st $300 2nd $150; Best U2100 1st $300 2nd $150. 50% GTD. Open: $440-$220-$110. U2200/U2050 $110 each. U1900: 1-2:45-4:30. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, 3-day schedule: Rounds: 7:30, 1-7:00, 10-4:00. 2-day schedule: 1st at $280-$140-$70 U1750/U1600 $70 each. U1400: $160-$80 U1200 $60. PA 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected]. W. 9:00 w/G/90 d5 then merge with 3 day. Deadline for early entry October Clear winner in each section receive a free entry to any future CAC FIDE A Heritage Event! 19; Deadline for all entry October 26. 1 allowed in any round 1-4. No Open. Onsite Registration ends Sat 11/1 10:30am. Rounds: Sat 11am - Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! byes in round 5. ENT: Charlotte Chess Center & Scholastic Academy 4pm; Sun 10am - 3pm. EF: Open: $50 online by 10/25. $55 online by INFO: OCT. 26, MASSACHUSETTS 980-265-1156, www. charlottechesscenter.org. Peter Giannatos 10/31. $60 after 10/31 or onsite. (Discounts: CAC Members $10 less, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) peter.giannatos@ charlottechesscenter.org, www.charlottechesscenter. Juniors or Addl. Family member $5 less, U1900 $5 less, U1600 Section 81st Greater Boston Open org. Must Pre-Enter to Play. No on-Site Entry. $10 less). Checks postmarked by 10/22. One bye allowed if requested 4SS, G/65 d5. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road before beginning of Rd. 2. Online registration: www.capitalareachess.com. NOV. 1, CONNECTICUT Mail checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA West, Marlboro, MA (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 2,000 b/80 paid entries (U1200 counts 2014 Greater New Haven Open! 20153-3582. [email protected]. Boards and sets 75%), $1,500 minimum (75% of each prize). 4 sects. Open Section: At Hopkins School, Open, U1600: 4/SS, SD60 d5, Rds: 9-11-1:30-3:30, provided; Clocks supplied in Open Section only. $350-200, top Under 2100 $200. Under 1900 Section: $200-125, top Rds. 1 & 2 accl’rtd prngs. U1200, U1000, U800/UNR: 5SS, SD30 d5, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Under 1750 $125. Under 1600 Section: $200-125, top Under 1400 $125. Rds.: 10am then ASAP, Open: $300, $200, $100, $100, 5th-10th $50 NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, CONNECTICUT Under 1200 Section: $150-100, top Under 1000 $100. Trophies to top each. Trophies to top 5 U1600, U1200, U1000, U800/Unrated, top 3 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 3, top Under 1000, 800, 600, Unrated. All: Unrated can play in any sect. teams. EF: $40 Online, $50 by 10/27, $75 on site. Reg.: 8:30-9:30, $5 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress but can’t win more than $50 in U1200, $100 in U1600, $150 in U1900. CSCA Memb. req’d, OSA. EF: Educational Technologies, 343 Beach St. 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Unpublished uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. EF: #404, West Haven, CT. 06516. Online EF. More info www.edutechchess. Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8000 guaranteed $39 if mailed by 10/21 or online by 10/24, $45 site. GMs and IMs free. com or www.CTChess.com. prize fund. In 4 sections. Premier: Open to 1900/above. $1000-500- $10 discount for U1200 sect. MACA memb. req’d for Mass. residents 300, top U2300 $400-200. Under 2100: $800-400-200, top U1900/Unr ($12 adult, $6 junior U18, add $8 for Chess Horizons sub.) Reg.: 8:30 to NOV. 1, FLORIDA $400-200. Under 1700: $700-400-200, top U1500 (no Unr) $300-150. 9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Bye: all, limit 1, must commit before rd. 2. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Casselberry Chess Club (Orlando) Saturday Hurricane Swiss Under 1300: $500-300-200, top U1100 (no Unr) $170-80. Unrated may Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., not win over $200 in U1300 or $400 in U1700. Mixed doubles bonus Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062, or enter online at www.MassChess.org. 4SS, G/60 d5, Rounds 10-1-4-7. Wirz Park Recreation Center, 806 Mark Registration: prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sec- Info: email to [email protected] or phone 603-891-2484. W. David Blvd., Casselberry, FL 32707. Nov-1 (9AM-10AM), or mail check/money order payable to: Casselberry Chess Club, 252 tions: $400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may Bay St., Casselberry, FL 32707. Early EF (by 10/24/2014): $25 ($30 play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm OCT. 26, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Top 3 sections EF: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) non-members), Late Entry (10/25-11/1/2014): $30 ($35 non-members), 11/8; teammate pairings avoided but possible. $87 Foster City Grand Prix LuperSwiss (3 x G/90 d5) Master/GM’s $0 (EF deducted from any prize). Prize Fund: $1000 online at chessaction.com by 11/5, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/3 Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% (b/40 entries), $300 (1st place guaranteed) $200-$100, Class Prizes: (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 10/29, U1300 Section EF: guar. 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: U2000 $75, U1800 $75, U1600 $75, U1400 $75, U1200 $75, Top U1200 $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. all No checks at site, $200-100, u1300 45-45. Oct 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8:30-9. Scholastic $25. Requested Byes: (1) 1/2 point bye (must request before $20 less than above. credit cards OK. GMs free, Rds.: 9:30-1-4:30. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 11/23 +15, Rtd 2200+ start of 1st Round), Players must have a win or draw to be eligible for $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry $0 by 11/16 (Prize - EF). Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. prize. Info: www.casselberrychessclub.com/upcoming-events. Con- $50; not available in Premier Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings Special 1 year USCF dues tact: Club President Herb Dickens (407)-388-0636, or Kevin (407) 920-5210. usually used if otherwise unrated. with paper OCT. 31, NEW YORK magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) A State Championship Event! Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, 9-SS, G/3 d2. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: NOV. 1-2, VERMONT rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat $50 Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Reg.: 2014 Vermont Open before rd 2. HR: $95-95, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400, reserve by 10/24 or 6:15-6:45. Max three byes, req. at entry. Blitz rated. Marshall CC, 23 W. 4SS, 40/90, SD/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd. (Exit 14E off I- rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 89), South Burlington, VT 05403; 802-863-6363. $$G 2,300. 3 sections. Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: Director Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Open, EF: $53 if rec’d by 10/30. $$G 350-225-175, U2025 225. Trophy AtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR NOV. 1-2 (NEW DATES), NEW JERSEY and State Champion Title to highest scoring Vermonter. Under 1825, at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). EF: $43 if rec’d by 10/30; $$G 250-175-125 (Unr may win up to 100), TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 5th annual Boardwalk Open U1625 200 Under 1425, EF: $33 if rec’d by 10/30. $$G 200-125-75 (Unr may win up to 50), U1200 100, U1000 75. All: EF $7 more if paid at site. NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, MINNESOTA 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Stockton TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 South New York Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205. Reg. Sat 9:30-10:30 AM. Rds. 11-4:30, 9:30-2:30. Half-point bye okay 2nd annual Bloomington Open Ent: Luxury golf and spa resort 8 miles from Atlantic City; 670 beautiful acres, for any round if notice given with entry. David Carter, 36-B Mansion 5SS, G/90 +30 inc., (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d5). Crowne Plaza- two championship golf courses, indoor pool, fitness center, art gallery, St., Winooski, VT 05404; [email protected] or 802-324-1143 MSP Mall of America, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN. Free parking, HR: free parking. Free lectures by IM Danny Kopec, Sat 9 am, Sun 9 am. (cell). $89 (plus 10% tax) if reserved directly with hotel; Please Free Shuttle. $12,000 based on 200 paid entries. In 2 sections. Open: Prizes $18,000 based on 190 paid entries, $12,000 minimum (2/3 each reserve by 10/24, mention “Vermont Open Chess”. $1200-700-500-300, top Under 2400/Unr $600-400-200 top Under prize) guaranteed; U1200 & re-entries count as half entries. In 4 sections. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2200/Unr 600-400-200, top U2000/Unr 600-400-200 FIDE. Reserve Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top NOV. 1-2, VIRGINIA (U1800): $800-600-400-300, top Under 1600 (no unr) $500-300-200, top Under 2200/Unr $1200-600. Under 2000: $1700-900-500-300, top TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Under 1400 (no unr) $500-300-200, Under 1200 (no unr) $400-250,150, U1800/Unr $1000-500. Under 1600: $1500-800-400-200, top U1400 (no unr) $900-450. Under 1200: $800-400-200-100, top U1000 (no unr) $300-150. Unrated may not win over $300 in U1200, $600 U1600, or $900 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 11/1 not 10/25; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections EF: $122 online at ches- 18th EASTERN CHESS CONGRESS saction.com by 10/29 not 10/22, $130 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/27 not 10/20 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 10/22 not 10/15, $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs November 7-9 or 8-9, Stamford, CT free; $100 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: All EF $50 less than above. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with $8000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg 5 rounds, $95 room rates, free parking, downtown location, ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point trains from NYC run frequently. In 4 sections: byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $102-102, 732-741-3897, reserve by 10/17 not 10/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car Premier (1900/up): Prizes $1000-500-300, top U2300 $400-200. online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Under 2100 Section: $800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $400-200. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted Under 1700 Section: $700-400-200,top U1500 (no unr) $300-150. instantly). November official ratings used. Under 1300 Section: $500-300-200, top U1100 $170-80. OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR 1-2, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 2014 U.S. Class Championship Mixed Doubles: male/female teams averaging U2200: $400-200. See Nationals. May play in different sections; enter by 2 pm 11/8 (no extra fee). Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 31-NOV. 2, NORTH CAROLINA Unrated prize limit: $200 in U1300, $400 in U1700. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Southeastern FIDE Championship $3100 Guaranteed! 5SS, G/110;+30, Charlotte Chess Center & Scholastic FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. Academy, 1800 Camden Rd., Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203 United States. $3100 Guaranteed in One Section! Must be or have been USCF or FIDE 2000+; Few Exceptions. Open to Must be or have been 2000+ USCF or FIDE; Juniors May Be 1900+. FIDE rated. Limited to

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Under 1000 $300-150 Unrated $250, trophies to top Under 800, Under 2014 DCC Fide Open X $600, U1700 $800, U1900 $1000. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. 600. EF: $89 by 10/1, $99 by 11/1, $109 afterwards online or at site. 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- Top 6 sections EF: $115 online at chessaction.com by 11/12, $120 GMs free. November rating supplement used. Re-entry $50; 3-day son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/11 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 10 & 4, Sun 10 & 3. 2- and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules 2-day $117 mailed by 11/6, $130 at site or online until 2 hours before day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1 & 4, Sun 10 & 3:30. for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one game. GMs $100 from prize. Under 1000 Section EF: all $60 less than All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $94 hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ $500-$250-$125. above. All: Advance EF $5 less to OCA members. No checks at site, credit single-quad, 952-854-9000 ask for booking code CWK; reserve by 10/24 EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance cards OK. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess. or rate may increase. Ent: www.chessweekend.com or Chess Weekend, fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. $15 service charge for refunds. to get appearance fee. Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 with magazine if paid with entry- online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Questions: 815-955-4793. Blitz Event Saturday Night, G/5 d0. USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! rules. EF: $35. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends NOV. 7-9, 8-9 OR 9, NEW YORK free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Reg.: 11/8 from 9:45–10:15am. Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all; Open must TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) commit by rd. 2, others by rd. 3. HR: Suite with king bed and queen Marshall November Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated Rds.: Sat 10:45am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 10:45 am-3:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd 2 and before coach/bed $99, suite with two beds plus queen couch/bed $109. RATES 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. $820 GTD: $300-150-100 U2200 $145 U2000 INCLUDE FREE HOT BREAKFAST FOR ALL ROOM OCCUPANTS! More than $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Max two getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 2 in room, $10/day more for each extra person. Up to 4 people allowed byes, req. at entry. USCF and FIDE rated. Schedules: 3 day Fri. 6pm, in king suite, up to 6 in larger suite. 513-733-8900, reserve by 10/31 or Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 per round and be USCF members. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. FIDE. rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331- 1600, use AWD #D657633, day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- NOV. 9 NOT NOV. 2, NEW JERSEY cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport. Ent: Continental Chess, 477-3716. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803 (chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Westfield Open 201-2269). $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at 4-SS. G/25 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prize NOV. 8, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Fund: $1000 b/50 entries. 75% Guaranteed. Prizes: $180-$150-$120. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) U2201 $100, U2000 $90, U1800 $81, U1600 $80, U1400 $79. Best Age 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prize: $1,500 b55. 70% guar. 16 or Under $60. Best Age 55 or over $60. EF: $30, $25 members. Reg.: NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, TEXAS 1800+: $300-200-100, u2000 150-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 150- 1:15-2:00 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-3:30-4:45-6:00 p.m. Byes: 2 per player allowed. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 50, u1400 100 u1200 50. Nov 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8-9. Rds.: Must declare before round 3. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John Houston Open 9:30-11:50-2:40-5. EF: $45, Econ $35 2/3 prz. after 11/6 +$15, playup Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 5SS, 2-day or 3-day Schedules Avail. (Open Section is G/90, i30, and $15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 11/1 (prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess. or 848-219-1358. FIDE rated using FIDE rules; All other Sections are G/120 d5). Free com/grandprix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! entry for GMs and IMs (EF deducted from winnings). Hyatt North Houston, 425 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston 77060, (281-249-1234 or 281- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, OHIO SIDE EVENTS: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 445-9000). Fri. (11/14) Bughouse Tournament at 5pm NOV. 8-9, VIRGINIA 23rd annual Kings Island Open (NEW SITE) (5SS, G/5 d0); Sat. (11/15) Schol. Team & Ind. at 1pm, 4SS, G/30 d5, 1- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 day only); 5-min. Blitz “CAJUN KNOCK-OUT” (Sat. night after Rd. 3). 19th Annual Northern Virginia Open! 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Embassy Suites Cincinnati Northeast, 4554 Lake Forest Dr., (1 mile from I-71 Exit Separate room for schol. players - A trophy or medal will be awarded to VCF Cup Event! SITE: Executive Conference Center, 22685 Holiday Park each schol. player. 5 Sects. PRIZES: $10,000 b/200 full-paid ent. OPEN: Dr., SUITE 60, Sterling, VA 20166. 3 minutes from Holiday Inn Dulles, 703- 15), Blue Ash, OH 45242 NOT Kings Island Resort, 5691 Kings Island $$ $1400-800-500-300-200; U2200: $700-400; U2000: $800-400-200-100- 471-7411, more info www.vachess.org, chess rate $69, reserve by Oct Drive (I-71, 6 mi north of I-275), Mason, OH 45040. Free parking. 30,000 based on 350 paid entries (re-entries & U1000 Section count as 50; U1800: $800-400-200-100-50; U1600/Unr*: $800-400-200-100-50; 25. PRIZE$ $2720- 100% GUARANTEED, $600-360-240-100, Top X/A- U1300: $400-300-200-100-50. *Unrated players may only win 50% of unr/B/C/D/u1200 $220 each, Top Upset 11/8 $50, 11/9 $50. 5SS; REG.: half entries); minimum $24,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 Open: the prize fund except in the Open Sect. where they must pay full EF and Sat 11/8 8:00-9:15. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:30-7, Sun. 10-3:30; TL: Sat. G/120 sections: $3000-1500-700-500-300, 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, Under 2100: are eligible for full prize fund. Schol. Sects. (Team & Individual): K-2, d5, Sun. 30/90, G/60 d5. VCF mem. required Va. residents, OSA. EF: $55 top U2300/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. $2000-1000-500-400- Under 1900: Under 1700: K-5, K-8, K-12. Prizes: Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 2 teams received by Oct25, $65 late/ at site, checks payable to Virginia Chess. 300. $2000-1000-500-400-300. $1800-900-500- Under 1500: Under 1250: in each section (more ind. trophies depending on pre-entries). Every ENTRIES: electronic via www.vachess.org, or mail to Andrew Rea, 6102 400-300. $1500-750-400-300-200. $1200- Under 1000: Mixed doubles non-trophy winner receives a souvenir chess medal. Scholastic players Lundy Pl., Burke, VA 22015. Contact: andrerea2@ yahoo.com info only. 600-400-300-200. $700-400-200-150-100. bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among may play in both main event tourn. and scholastic tourn. by registering Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! all sections: $1000-500-300. Team average must be under 2200; team- for both (either 2-day or 3-day schedule with a 1/2-pt. bye for Rd. 2 in NOV. 8-9, TEXAS mates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) the main event). USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) by 2 pm Nov 15.Unrated prize limits: U1000 $200, U1250 $400, U1500 trophy and medal placements for winners of all schol. sections. Free

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gift to oldest player and to player who travels farthest to main event. 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 11/13 +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 EF: Members $50 early Nov 15, $60 late. Non-members $55 early, $65 CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat the top ranked player and win free entry to by 10/6 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. late. Rds.: 9-2-7; 9-2. Registration Nov 22: 7:30am-8:45am. Send our next tournament! EF: $79 by 11/7; $89 at site; Unr. (U1600) and Entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187. gpylant@gmail. Jrs. (under 19 yrs of age and playing in U1300 or U1600 Sections) $49 NOV. 18, NEW YORK com, www.memphischess.com. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) by 11/7; $59 at site. Schol. EF: $20 by 11/7; $25 at site; Re-Entry Fee: Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated! $25 (avail. up to Rd. 4; 3 re-entries or 2 Jr. entries count as one additional A State Championship Event! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ and players with a plus score in any NOV. 23, PENNSYLVANIA entry for prize fund). 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7pm, Rds. Fri. 8pm; MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $620 GTD: 250- Sat. 2-7, Sun. 10-3. 2-day Sched: Reg. Sat. 8-8:30am, (Rds. Sat. 9-2-7, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 150-100.Top U2400 60, Top U2300 30, Biggest upset 30. EF: $40, Mbr 2014 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) Sun. 10-3. Both schedules merge at Rd. 2. Schol. Sched: (All 4 rds. $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at G/30 d5—one day only, Sat., Nov. 15). Reg. Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm, Rd. 7SS, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th PA 15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 11/15, $35 later. $$ (690G): 1 at 1pm; Other rds will follow immediately. Byes: Avail. all Rds. (commit St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. before Rd. 3). HR: $79 for single, double, triple or quad (281-249-1234 $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, Scholastic: or 281-445-9000), reserve by Oct. 31 and mention Cajun Chess tournament Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! U1000 $40. Trophies: Top 3 U1400, Top 3 U1200, Top 3 U1000. to assure group rate. ENT: On-line registration, printable entry form, NOV. 21-26, TEXAS Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 11/15, $25 later. Trophies to ALL: and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form to TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Top 7, Top 3 U600. Trophies: Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, Reg.: Rds.: Ent/Info: Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or 2014 UTDallas Fall FIDE Open OSA. 11-11:30am. 12-12:45-1:30-2:15-3-3:45-4:30. Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted 9SS. G/90 +30sec from move 1. Embassy Suites Dallas – Park Central, PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, (no checks at site). FIDE. 13131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243. GM & IM norms 412-908-0286, W. possible! Min. 2000 FIDE or 2200 USCF required. Prizes $7,500 G: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! An American Classic! $$3000-1500-1000, U2500 $$1000, U2300 $$1000. EF: GMs, foreign A Heritage Event! NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, FLORIDA IMs, 2500+: Free; 2450-2499: $100; 2400-2449 $150; 2350-2399: $200; Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 2300-2349 $250; 2250-2299: $300; 2200-2249 $350; 2100-2199: $400; NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 13th Annual Turkey Bowl 2000-2099 $450; U2000: $500; Unr: $700; $75 discount to all non-US All sections but U1100 U1100 section TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 5SS, G/120 d5, G/90 d5 (2-day Federation players. FIDE ratings used for EF/pairings/prizes. Tournament 50th Annual American Open Option all sections Rd. 1 G/60 d5). La Quinta Inn and Suites, 3701 N. will be run using FIDE Rules. This tournament is open to players with 8SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City University Dr., Coral Springs. $$7,200 b/200 paid entries, 60% min. FIDE Ratings above 2000 (a few special exceptions may be made at the Dr., Orange, CA 92868. $$50,000 b/o 500 entries, $25,000 guaranteed. Gtd. Open: $800/Trophy-500-400, U2300 $300, U2200/Unr. $200. FIDE. discretion of the Organizers.) Note that anyone rated USCF 2200 or In 6 sections. Open: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-300, U2450/Unr. $1500- U2050:$600/Trophy-300-200, U1950 $150. U1800: $600/Trophy-300- above is also eligible to play but must pay entry fees according to their 700-500, U2300/Unr. $800-400. U2200, U2000, U1800 Each 200, U1700 $150. U1600: $600/Trophy-300-200, U1500 $150. U1350: FIDE Ratings. To improve chances to make GM Norms, a maximum of $3000-1500-1000-500-400-300. U1600 $3000-1500-700-500-400-300. $600/Trophy-300-200, U1250 $150. U1100: Trophies for 1st to 4th & one-third of the total field will be permitted to be U2200 FIDE. Tournament U1400/Unr: $2000-1000- 500-300-200-100, U1200 $1000-500-300 (not 1st U900, Medals to all others. Unr. may enter Open, U1350 or U1100 is limited to a total of around 40 players. If Monroi Units are provided, a separate section; U1200s also eligible for U1400 prizes), Unrated: only. EF: $74 by Nov. 11, $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free they must be used. Schedule: Onsite registration if not full, 11/21 at $300-200-100 (Unrateds in this section eligible for these prizes only). ($74 deducted from prize). U1100 section $35 by Nov. 11, $10 more 3pm-3:30 pm Opening Ceremony at 5:30 pm. Rds.: Rd. on 11/21 at 6 MIXED DOUBLES PRIZES: 1st $500 - 2nd $250 - 3rd $125. Plus score later and on-site. Re-entry cash prize sections $40. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr pm; 11/22 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/23 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/24 at 5 bonus ($2,500 in chess store gift cards) every player who finishes with before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30; 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10; 2nd pm; 11/25 at 10 am and 5pm; 11/26 at 9 am. Chief Arbiter: IA Francisco 4-1/2 points or better who didn’t place in the money prize wins a $25 Rd. Sat. 1:15; 3rd Rd. all sections but U1100 6:30, 3rd Rd. U1100 Guadalupe. HR: $89-$89-$89-$89 includes free breakfast, 972-234-3300 gift certificate towards chess store - redeemable only onsite. EF: $200 5:45; 4th Rd. Sun. 9:30; 5th Rd. all sections but U1100 2:30, 5th Rd. mention UTD to get $89 rate. Reserve by 11/1 or rate may go up. Hotel same day, register by 11/26 save $25, register by 11/23 save $35, U1100 1:45. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. HR: $84 by Cut-off will provide guests free rides (base on availability) to anywhere within register by 10/31 save $60. $50 more for players rated less than 2000 Date, Includes free breakfast & Internet, 954-753-9000, Ext. 6. Ent: 3 miles. Make checks payable to Dallas Chess Club. ENT: Dallas Chess playing in Open. No checks at door - cash only, credit card accepted for Boca Raton Chess Club,2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, Club, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. 214.632.9000. INFO: Barb Online entry & add’l info: a $10 fee. SCCF membership $18 for adults and $13 juniors required for FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds. Swafford or Luis Salinas, [email protected] or Luis.Salinas@utdal- 4-day schedule: Chess Magnet School JGP for So Cal residents. Reg. closes 11am on 11/27, (Rounds www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. las.edu. www.utdallas.edu/chess. FIDE. 3-day schedule: G/120 rds. 12:30-7:30, 12:30-7:30, 10:30-5, 10-4:30). Reg. closes Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 9:30am on 11/28, Rounds. 11-2:30-5-8pm (G/60 d5), schedules merge NOV. 16, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN NOV. 22-23, TENNESSEE in Rd. 5 and compete for common prizes. Two byes max with advance TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 notice. CCA minimum ratings and TD discretion used to protect you from Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) Mid-South Open improperly rated players. November Rating Supplement used. HR: Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. 5ss, G/120 d5. Courtyard Memphis East/Bill Morris Parkway, 3076 Kirby Mention SC2 for $99 single or double, rates may go up after. Call 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $200- Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115, 1-901-365-6400. Prizes based on 35: Doubletree (714) 634-4500. Cutoff for special hotel rate/offer is 100, u1300 45-45. Nov 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8-8:30. Rds.: $500, 300, 200, 100, 75, 50. Class prizes: A,B,C,D $100 each, E $75. Oct 31st. Parking cost $10. Info: organizing club - Chess Palace 714-

23rd annual KINGS ISLAND OPEN New site: EMBASSY SUITES CINCINNATI NORTHEAST, Blue Ash, Ohio 5-round Swiss, November 14-16 or 15-16, 2014 PRIZES $30,000 PROJECTED, $24,000 MINIMUM GUARANTEED

5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), Embassy Suites male/female 2-player combined score rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Sun 10 Cincinnati Northeast, 4554 Lake Forest among all sections: $1000-500-300. Team am & 3:30 pm. Drive (1 mile from I-71 Exit 15), Blue Ash, must average under 2200; teammates may 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 Ohio 45242. Free parking. play in different sections; must register (no am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm, Sun 10 Prizes $30,000 based on 350 paid extra fee) by 2 pm 11/15. am & 3:30 pm. entries (re-entries & U1000 count 50%), All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2; else proportional; minimum 80% each Top 6 sections entry fee: $115 Open must commit before rd 2, others prize guaranteed. online at chessaction.com by 11/12, $120 before rd 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if phoned by 11/11 (406-896-2038, no possible- none supplied. In 7 sections- you face only those in questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed your section. Unr will obtain ratings. by 11/6. $130 at site, or online until 2 Hotel rates: Suites $99 with king bed Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, 1st hours before first game. Re-entry $60, not & queen couch/bed, $109 with two beds & on tiebreak bonus $100, Under 2300/Unr available in Open Section. queen couch/bed, additional people over $1600-800. FIDE, 150 GPP (enhanced). Under 1000 Section entry fee: all 2 in room $10 each, all include free hot U2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. $60 less than top 6 sections entry fee. breakfast. 513-733-8900, reserve by 10/31 U1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. No checks at site, credit cards OK. or rate may increase. U1700: $1800-900-500-400-300. OCA members: Advance EF $5 less. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, U1500: $1500-750-400-300-200. Special 1 year USCF dues with #D657633, or reserve at chesstour.com. U1250: $1200-600-400-300-200. magazine if paid with entry: at Entry: chessaction.com or Continental U1000: $700-400-200-150-100. chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. Unrated prize limits: U1000 $200, $20, Scholastic $15. By mail, phone or at $15 service charge for refunds. Advance U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, entries posted at chessaction.com (online U1900 $1000. Scholastic $20. entries posted instantly).

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899-3421, [email protected]. Premium play hall (Grand Ballroom) 1st-5th each section, participation ribbons for all players - $30 by 11/15, Dr. Ed Mandell. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! None supplied except for the duration of the event. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., $40 thereafter and onsite - Reg. ends 9:30am - Rd. 1 10:00am with for U1000 section; will be available for sale by Book Vendor on Garden Grove, CA 92845 or www.AmericanOpen.org. W, F. remaining rounds beginning ASAP. Game-3+2 Blitz (USCF/FIDE rated) site. Cell Phone, Headphone Rules (posted at site): Cell phones must Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Saturday night 8pm - $20; 75% of entries returned in prizes. HR: $84-84 be turned off or in silent mode while in tournament room. INFRAC- 847-605-1234, reserve by 11/15 or rate may increase. Ent: www.chess TION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or game forfeiture if less NOV. 28, NEW YORK iq.com/gmclass or ChessIQ, 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfeiture for 2nd TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) 60077. Questions: [email protected] ONLY. On tournament day ONLY infraction. Spectators will be subjected to expulsion for the remain- 9-SS, G/3 d2. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: - 847.274.1352. Advance entries posted at www.chessiq.com/gmclass der of the event for any offense. Headphones cannot be used if $50 Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. (online entries posted instantly). Boards, sets, and clocks provided for opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in the last EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Reg.: the main event. None for skittles. Organizer provided equipment must round by players with a plus score. Player must be willing to 6:15-6:45. Max three byes, req. at entry. Blitz rated. Marshall CC, 23 W. be used. November rating supplement used. present same to TD for examination at any time. Failure to do so 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! will result in removal from tournament without refund. Dirs/Lodg: Adobe Hotel-Dearborn, 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, MICHIGAN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Room Rate: $92. To reserve, call (313) 592-3622, ask for Motor NOV. 28-30, OKLAHOMA 2014 Motor City Open City Open rate, or go online at www.adobadearborn.com. Info, Ent: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Dr. Ed Mandell (248) 635-2375 (Cell), (586) 558-4790, (586) 558-2046 6th OCF FIDE Thanksgiving Co-Sponsored by Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 6-SS (5-SS in U1000 Section). 4 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400, U1000. OK to play (Fax). All The King’s Men, 27170 Dequindre Rd., Warren, MI 48092. 8-SS, G/90+30spm, Reg.: 9-9:45. $$G 1,700. Quality Inn-Stillwater, Email: [email protected]. 2515 W. 6th Ave. (Hwy-51) Stillwater, OK, 1-405-372-0800. HR: 70-70. up. Top Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $10,000. 80% Guar. (b/50 Wi-Fi, EF: Open: $50, Reserve: $30 (deduct $10 only if envelope post- per each section). SITE: ADOBA HOTEL, 600 Town Center Drive, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! marked before Nov 26): OCF $10 required OSNA. Rds. at 10-2:30-7, Dearborn, MI 48126 (Directions and Lodging Info below).All Sections NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, NORTH CAROLINA 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 2 half pt byes rds. 1-8, Two Sections: Open (FIDE): except U1000 have 2-Day & 3-Day Schedules. No Re-Entries in OPEN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Gtd 1st 400, 300, U-2100: $200-100; U-1900: $200-100, U-1700 + Unr: or U1000 Sections. Up to three 1/2-pt. byes available (2 in U1000 ACC Cash Your Checks Championship (Thanksgiving Weekend) $200-100, Reserve: U-1500 + Unrated 1st $100, Other class prizes per Sect.); must be requested before start of RD. 4 (RD. 3 in U1000 Sect.). 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day Rd. 1 G/90 d5). Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan entrees; LS, W, Free Parking. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, Sections merge after RD. 3. Unrated eligible for Overall prizes ONLY St., Durham, NC 27701. Hotel: Marriot City Center $99 (919-768-6000). OK 74074. [email protected], 405 372-5758. OCFChess.org. in all sections, can play in any section. USCF and a STATE memberships Prize: $10,000 b155 (60% of ea prize guar). 4 sects. Open (2000+ required; can be purchased on site. EF by Mon., 11/17 (add $10 after; FIDE rated): $1200-600-300-100-100, u2300 $400-100, u2100 $200-100. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! add $20 after Mon, 11/24): OPEN:IMs and GMs Free ($100 EF deducted u2000: $1,000-500-200-100-100, u1850 $300-100-100. u1700: $1,000- NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ILLINOIS from prize): 3-DAY: $113. 2-DAY: $112. No Re-Entries Allowed. U1800: 500-200-100-100, u1550 $300-100-100. U1400: $800-400-200-100, u1200 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 3-DAY: $83. 2-DAY: $82. Re-Entries: $50. U1400: 3-DAY: $63. 2- $300-100-100, u1000 $100. Unr cap $200 exc in Open. EF: $89 by 11/24. 2nd Annual Greater Midwest Class Championships DAY: $62. Re-Entries: $40. U1000 (1-Day 0nly): $30. No Re-Entries. $99 by 11/26, $109 onsite. RE $50. Rfnd fee: $20. GM/IM free (prize - $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. Weekend AFTER Thanksgiving! 5R- TL: OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sections: 3-Day Schedule: RDS. 1-4, G/120 EF). Reg: Fr 6-6:40p, Sa 10:15-10:30a. Rounds: Fr 7p, Sa 2:15p 7p, Su SS. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Hotel, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. 2-Day Schedule: RDS. 1-3, G-40 d5, 10a 2:45p. (2-day Sa 10:45a, merge in Rd. 2). Max two 1/2pt byes, 60173. Free Parking! $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. In 5 sections: RD. 4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. U1000 Section: 1-Day commit by rd. 3. Nov 14 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc used. Info/Entry/Flyer: 3-day Game-90 + 30/sec increments, 2-day Game-45 d5 for Rd. 1-2 Schedule (Sat. only): G/45 d5. REG: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11/28, 9- http://BayAreaChess.com/cash, [email protected], W. then merge in Rd-3. Master/Expert (2000-up): $1500-1000-700-600- 10am. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 9-10:30am. 1-Day Schedule: Sat, 500, top U2300, U2200, U2100 $300 each. FIDE rated. Class A (U2000): 11/29, 8-9am. RDS.: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11am, 6pm. Sat, 11am, An American Classic! $700-600-500-300-200. Class B (U1800): $700-600-500-300-200. Class 6pm. Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 6. A Heritage Event! C (U1600): $500-300-200-100-50. Class D and below (U1400 and Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. U1000 Section (5-SS): Sat, 9:30, 11:30, 1:30, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! below): $400-300-200-100-50. Rated players may play up one section 3:30, 6. FM SETH HOMA LECTURE on Fri, 11/28, 5-6pm ($10). GM NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, PENNSYLVANIA for $25. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 D, $200 C, $300 ALEX LENDERMAN LECTURE on Sat, 11/29, 8-9am ($10). $$10,000 OVER- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) B, or $400 A. EF: $99 online or postmarked by 11/1, $109 online or ALL. 80% Guar. (b/50 each section): OPEN: $4,400: 1st-2nd-3rd, 45th annual National Chess Congress postmarked by 11/15, $119 thereafter, $129 onsite. No checks at site, $1,500-$800-$500; TOP U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800/UNR: $400 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Trophy sections credit cards OK. Club Group Discount Special - 5 entries for the price of each. U1800: $3,300: 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,200-$700-$400; 1st-2nd, TOP play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/29-30, G/45 d10. Loews Philadel- 4 if all in the same envelope by early registration cut-off (11/1). Re- U1600, U1400/UNR: $300-$200. U1400: $2,300: 1st-2nd-3rd, $700- phia Hotel, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. $35,000 GUARAN- entry $50. 3-day schedule: Reg. 4:30-6:30pm; Rd. 1 Fri 7pm, Sat 10am $450-$350; 1st-2nd TOP U1200, U1000/UNR, $250-$150. U1000: TEED PRIZE FUND. In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and 3:30pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30am Rd. 1 11am Rd. 2 Large Trophies for TOP 5 Overall. Trophies also for 1st, 2nd TOP and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-800-400-200, clear 1pm, then merge with 3-day in Rd. 3. Bye: Up to 2. Last rd bye must U800, U600, U500, and UNR. Medals to all non-Trophy winners in U1000 win or 1st on tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2200: commit by end of Rd. 2 and not retractable. Side Events: 1-day Scholastic section scoring 3.5 pts or more! Biggest Upset in OPEN, U1800 and $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under Saturday - 4R-SS, Game-30 d5 - Open, U1000, U600 sections - Trophies U1400 sections win choice of Mechanical or Quartz Clock! Chief Sr. TD: 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200.

24th annual NORTH AMERICAN OPEN Dec 26-30, 26-29 or 27-29, Bally’s Las Vegas - GM/IM norms possible $120,000 projected prizes, $90,000 minimum guaranteed! Open Section: 9 rds, Dec 26-30, Prize limits: If under 26 games as of 5-day late reg. ends 12/26 10:30 40/2, SD/30, d10. Other sections: 7 12/14 official, U1250 $1500, U1500 or am, rds 12/26-28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & rds, Dec 26-29, 40/2, SD/30, d10 (3-day U1700 $3000. Unrated in U1250 $500, 4, 12/30 10 am. option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), Bally's U1500 $900, U1700 $1300, U1900 $1800, 4-day late reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd So, U2100 $2500. If post-event rating posted Rds. 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11:30 & 6, Las Vegas NV 89103. Free parking. 12/20/13-12/20/14 was over 30 pts over 12/29 10 am & 4 pm. 7 sections. Prizes $120,000 based section max, prize limit $2000. 3-day late reg. ends 12/27 10:30 on 600 entries (senior, re-entry, GM, IM, Mixed doubles bonus prizes: $2000- am, Rds.12/27 11:30, 2:30 & 6, 12/28 WGM, U1250 count half), else in 1000-500-300-200. Male/female, any 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. proportion; minimum 75% each prize. sections, must average under 2200. Half-point byes: OK all, limit 4 Open uses FIDE ratings, others (limit 2 in last 4 rds). Open must commit December USCF ratings. Online entry fee: $255 at chess before rd 2, others before rd 4. action.com by 10/15, $275 by 12/23, $300 Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200- until 2 hours before game. Note higher Bring set, board, clock if possible- 1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tie- Open Section fee if not 2200/up. none supplied. USCF mem. required. break win $200, top FIDE U2500/Unr Mailed or phoned entries: see Unofficial uschess.org ratings $2400-1200. FIDE rated, 200 GPP. Tournament Life or chesstour.com. usually used if otherwise unrated. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000- Entry fee at site: $300. Special room rate at Bally’s $97 1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1250 Section entry fee: all single or twin. Reserve now at 800-833- Under 2100: $7000-4000-2000- $120 less than above. 3308 or 702-739-4111. Rooms may sell 1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Open Section entry fee: $100 more out about Nov 15. Under 1900: $7000-4000-2000- to US players not rated 2200/ over. GMs, Blitz tournament 12/29 9:45 pm 1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. foreign IMs/WGMs free; $150 from prize. (corrected time). $3000 GUARANTEED! Under 1700: $6000-3000-1500- IMs/WGMs $150; $100 from prize. Enter by 7 pm 12/29 for lowest fee. 1000-800-600-500-500-400-400. Special entry fee: Senior 65/over in Entry: chessaction.com or Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300- U1500 & over, all $120 less. Re-entry (No Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury 1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Open) $120. Mills NY 12577. $15 service charge for Under 1250: $3000-1500-1000- No checks at site; credit cards OK. refunds. Advance entries posted at 800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top Special USCF dues if paid with entry: chessaction.com (online entries posted Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500. see chesstour.com or TLA. instantly).

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Under 1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1600-800-400- A Heritage Event! player “team” score: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Only rounds 1-7 of Open 300-200. Under 1000: Trophies to top 10, 3 year USCF membership with Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Section counted. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may magazine to 1st. Under 800: Trophies to top 10, 3 year USCF membership DEC. 14, MASSACHUSETTS play in different sections; teams must register (no exta fee) by 3 pm with magazine to 1st. Scholastic Under 600: K-12 only, trophies to top TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 12/27; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Top 6 sections EF: 10, 3 year USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Unrated may not Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial Online at chessaction.com: $225 by 7/15, $255 http://chessaction.com/ win over $300 in U1200, $600 in U1400, $900 in U1600, $1200 in U1800, 4SS, G/65 d5. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road by 10/15, $275 by 12/23. Phoned to 406-896-2038 (no questions, entry or $1500 in U2000. Mixed doubles prizes: best male-female 2-player West, Marlboro MA (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508- only): $235 by 7/15, $265 by 10/15, $285 by 12/21. No phone entry “team” combined score among all sections: $2000-1000-600-400. Team 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 1,400 b/55 paid entries ($20 off entries after 12/21. Mailed by 7/15: 5-day $230, 4-day $229, 3-day $228. Mailed average must be under 2200; teamates may play in different sections; count half), 60% G. 3 sects. Open: $350-150, top U2110 $150. Under 7/16-10/15: 5-day $260, 4-day $259, 3-day $258. Mailed 10/16-12/15: teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; 1910: $200-100, top U1710 $100. Under 1510: $150-100, top U1310 $100. 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day $278. Do not mail entry after 12/15. teammate pairings avoided but possible. Student/Alumni plaques to Trophies to top U1100, U900, Unrated. All: Unrated can play in any sect. Online 12/24 to 2 hours before your first game, or at site 12/26 to 1 hour top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any U.S. college, but can’t win more than $50 in U1510 or $100 in U1910. EF: $39 if mailed before your first game: http://chessaction.com/ $300. Open Section HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Top 7 sections by 12/9 or online by 12/12, $45 at site. $20 discount to players in U1510 EF $100 more to US players if not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over. entry fee: $118 online at chessaction.com by 11/26, $125 phoned to sect. rated under 1100 or unrated. GMs and IMs free. Reg.: 8:30 to Under 1250 Section EF: All $120 less than above. Seniors 65/over in 406-896-2038 by 11/24 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123, 2-day 9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Bye: O.K. all, limit 1, must commit before U1500/over: All $120 less than above. Re-entry $120; not available in $122 mailed by 11/19, $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. rd. 2. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Open Section. GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs free in Open Section; GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Pre- Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or enter online at www.MassChess.org. $150 from prize. US IMs & WGMs $150; $100 from prize. All: No checks mier. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 entry fee: $38 online at Info: email to [email protected] or phone 603-891-2484. W. at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine chessaction.com by 11/26, $45 phoned by 11/24 (406-896-2038, no Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult questions), $42 mailed by 11/19, $50 at site. All: No checks at site, DEC. 19-21 OR 20-21, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 5-day reg. ends 12/26 10:30 am, rds. 12/26- with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Bay Area Chess Lawless Winter Championship 28 11:30 am & 6 pm, 12/29 10 am & 4 pm, 12/30 10 am. 4-day reg. Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult 6SS, G/90 +30 (u1600 G/90 d5) 2day rds. 1-3 G/70 d5. 1639A S. Main ends 12/26 5 pm, rds. 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/93 (70% guar). 3 sects: 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10:30 am, rds. 12/27 11:30 am, 2:30 pm & 6 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day top 7 sections schedule: Reg. 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700- pm, 12/28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Under 300-100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: rounds; Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $97- 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & 97, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase or chess block sell 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Sa 8-8:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9 1:20, Su 9 1:30 6. (u1600: Su 9 1 5). 2-day out about 11/15. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $100-100- Rds. 1-3: Sa 9 11:50 2:40 & merge. EF: $89, after 12/16 +$20. Playup is most convenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through 125, reserve by 11/13 or rate may increase. Parking: Hotel has valet +$20. Econ EF: $69 w/ 2/3 prz: Rated 2250+ $0 by 12/9 (Prize - EF). chesstour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ratings: FIDE parking only, with a special chess rate of $30/day. Park America, 25 S. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. used in Open, Dec 2014 official USCF in others. For foreign in U2300 & 12th St (12th & Clover), 1 block from Loews, about $17/day each day, below, see www.chesstour.com/ foreignratings.htm. Highest of multiple or $8/12 hrs Sat & Sun. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile A Heritage Event! ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $5/day Sat & Sun, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! may be expelled. Special rules: CCA electronic devices rules used; see $18/day other days. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, NEW YORK www.chesstour.com/devices.htm. Also, in round 3 or after, players with reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) scores of 80% or more and their opponents may not use headphones or tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for 33rd annual Empire City Open earphones, or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director per- refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, [email protected], 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). New Yorker mission. Blitz 12/29 9:45 pm not 10:45 pm. Ent: chessaction.com or 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St., across from Penn Station, New York Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.us, posted instantly). JGP (Top 7 sections). 10001. $12,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $1200- www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15 service fee for refunds. Advance 600-300-200, clear or tiebreak win $50 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $500- entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 250. Under 2200: $1000-500-250-150, top U2000/Unr $500-250. Under DEC. 5-7, 6-7 OR 7, NEW YORK 1900: $1000-500-250-150, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1600: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) $800-400-200-100, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300 (NOTE DEC. 27-28, NEW JERSEY Marshall December Grand Prix! FIDE Rated CHANGE): $300-200-100, plaques to top 3. Unrated may not win over TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. $820 GTD: $300-150-100 U2200 $145 U2000 $150 in U1300, $300 U1600, or $500 U1900. Mixed doubles bonus 2nd annual Dubeck Cup/South Jersey Open $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Max two prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all 5SS, G/90 d5. Holiday Inn 2175 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, byes, req. at entry. USCF and FIDE rated. Schedules: 3 day Fri. 6pm, sections: $600-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates across from Garden State Park – 5 miles from Philadelphia City Center. Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra $10,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $1200-500-250- day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but 100, clear win $50 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $400-200. Under 2100: 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- possible. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at www.chessaction.com by $$1000-500-250-100, top U1900/Unr $400-200. Under 1800: $900-450- 477-3716. 12/24, $115 phoned by 12/22 (406-896-2038, no questions), 3-day $113, 200-100, top U1600 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1500: $900-450-200-100, 2-day $112 if check mailed by 12/17, all $120 at site, or online until 2 top U1300 (no unr) $300-100. Under 1200: $300-200-100, trophies to DEC. 7, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN top U1000, U800, Unr. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) hours before rd. 1. GMs free; $90 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF (NOTE CHANGE): All $30 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Re-entry $50, U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $90 online at dubeckcup2014. Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) eventbrite,com by 12/1, $100 by 12/25 all $110 at site, or online until 2 Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. not available in Open. Online EF $5 less to NYSCA members (may join with entry; dues $12/yr.) No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial hours before rd. 1. GMs / IMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1200 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $200- Section EF: All $50 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Re-entry $50. No 100, u1300 45-45. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8-8:30. Rds.: uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, checks at site, credit cards OK. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9:45 am. Rds. 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 12/4 +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 Sat 10, 2:00, 5, Sun 10, 2, 5:30. Half point byes available all rounds, by 11/28 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends limit 2 byes, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $99, 1-(856) 663-5300, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Fri 10 am. Rds. Fri 11 & 5, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: reserve by 12/3 or rate may increase, ask for Chess rate. Questions: DEC. 12-14 OR 13-14, OHIO Reg. ends Sat 9 am. Rds. Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half [email protected], 703-989-6867. $15 service charge for refunds. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit before Advance entries posted at snjchess.com/dubeckcup.com. 1st Annual Holiday Open rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $289-289-319, 1-800-764-4680, 212-971- DEC. 29, NEVADA Playing Site: Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate –– 4501 Eastgate 0101, reserve by 12/3 or rate may increase, ask for Continental Chess TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Blvd., CINCINNATI, OH 45245. 5-SS, 30/90 d5, SD/60 d5 (2-day Association rate. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box North American Open Blitz (BLZ) schedule, Rd. 1, G/90 d5). $5,075.00 in prizes (based on 100), Open: 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAt 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Ballys Casino Resort, Las Vegas $600-450-300-200 U2000: $450-400-250-175 U1700: $425-375-225-150 Chess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries (see North American Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. U1400: $400-350-200-125 Unrated players limited to winning third place posted at www.chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Open: $500-300-200, U2300/Unr $230-120, U2100/Unr $220-110. Under prize in all sections except in Open. ENTRY FEES: $80 if mailed by Dec.2 1900: $400-200-100, U1700 $220-110, U1500 $140-70, U1300 $80. EF or rec’d online (cincinnatichessclub.com) by Dec. 8, 2014. $90 if received An American Classic! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 12/29, $50 after 7 pm 12/29. GMs later or onsite. Cash or credit card. Free to Sr. Master (2400) & above DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADA free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:45, 10:30, ($80 Entry Fee deducted from prize winnings). OH Grand Prix Event - 11:15, 11:45, 12:15. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz $3 discount, to OCA mbrs. Also $5 discount to Cincinnati Chess Club TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 24th annual North American Open used for pairings & prizes. members. 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds: Fri. 7 p.m.; Open Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms pos- Sat. 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! sible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not USCF or FIDE Ends Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day schedule. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, MASSACHUSETTS rated 2200/over. Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 7SS, 40/2, SD/ Re-entry: $35. One 1/2-pt. bye available upon request in Rds. 1-5 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 30, d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 (commit prior to Rd. 2). Unrated players may play in any section. All: 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Prizes $120,000 based on Boards and sets provided. Please bring clocks. None provided. No 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Boston 600 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs & U1250 Section checks at site, credit cards OK. HOTEL: HOLIDAY INN & SUITES CINCIN- Harbor, 101 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128. Free parking, free airport count as half entries), else in proportion; $90,000 minimum (75% each NATI EASTGATE; 4501 Eastgate Blvd., CINCINNATI, OH 45245 “Just shuttle. Prizes $12,000 based on 220 paid entries (U1300 & re-entries prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000- the Place for You”, (513) 752-4400 or 1-800-465-4329 (mention code: count 60%), minimum $8000 (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections. 800-600-500-400-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $200, top CHE). ROOM RATE: $85.00/night (up to 4) plus tax. Reserve by November Premier: Open to 1900/over. $1200-600-400, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 FIDE Under 2500/Unr $2400-1200. FIDE rated, GM & IM norms possible. 28, 2014 or rate may go up. www.holidayinn.com/cvg-eastgate. Special bonus, top U2300 $500-250. Under 2100: $1000-500-300. Under 1900: Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600- 500-500-400-400. Under thanks to the Clermont County CVB. ENTRIES: Register online at $1000-500-300. Under 1700: $900-500-300. Under 1500: $800-400- 2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600- 500-500-400-400, no unrated 300. Under 1300: $400-200-150. Unrated may not win over $200 in www.cincinnatichessclub.com or mail to Duane Larkin, 1092 Hempstead may win over $2500. Under 1900: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600-500- Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231. Make checks payable to “Holiday Open”; U1300, $400 U1500 or $600 U1700. Top 5 sections EF: $87 online at 500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1800. Under 1700: $6000-3000- chessaction.com by 1/7, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/5, 3-day enclose fee and registration info. For further information, contact Duane 1500-1000-800-600- 500-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1300. Larkin at (513) 237-1053; [email protected]. $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 12/30, $100 at site, or online until 2 Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300, no hours before round 1. GMs free; $80 from prize. Under 1300 Section Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! unrated may win over $900. Under 1250: $3000-1500-1000-800-600- EF: All $40 less than above. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best DEC. 13, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 500- 400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500, no unrated male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) may win over $500. No separate U1000 section; players under 1000 in 400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000 prizes; receive larger if winning indifferent sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prize: $1,500 b/50. 70% guar. both. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/14 1/10; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: Online EF $5 less to 1800+: $300-200-100, u2000 150-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 150- list may not win over $1500 U1250, $3000 U1500 or U1700. Games MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $50, not 50, u1400 100 u1200 50. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 8-9. Rds. rated too late for 12/14 list not counted. 2) If post-event rating posted available in Premier. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial 9:30-12-2:30-5. EF: $45, Econ $35 2/3 prz. after 12/11 +$15, playup 12/20/13-12/20/14 was more than 30 points over section maximum, uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year $15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 12/3 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess. prize limit $2000. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, com/grandprix. in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female combined 2- Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site,

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Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule (no Open Section): Reg. Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:30. Bye: all, limit 3, ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $98-98-98-98, available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Premier must commit before rd. 2, limit 2; Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd 4. Unofficial 1-800-SONESTA, 617-806-4653, request Continental Chess rate, reserve others before rd. 3. HR: $79-79, 617-568-1234, request chess rate, uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player by Jan 2 or rate may increase. Parking: Chess rate at Sonesta approx. reserve by 1/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, ratings: See chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $89-95, 925-828- $20/day (half of normal rate). Much lower rates Fri night & all day Sat use AWD #657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 7750, reserve by 1/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, & Sun at 1818 Market, 1815 JFK Blvd., or 1540 Spring. Car rental: Avis, 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, 800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633 or reserve through chesstour.com. chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, posted at www.chessaction.com (Online entries posted instantly). 2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Bring set, board, clock if possible; NY 12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, www.chesstour.com, 347- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! none supplied. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries 201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted posted instantly). at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) A Heritage Event! A Heritage Event! 6th annual Golden State Open Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, PENNSYLVANIA JAN. 23-25, NORTH CAROLINA except in Open Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 6680 Regional St., Dublin, CA 94568 (near intersection of I-580 and I- 47th annual Liberty Bell Open Land of the Sky XXVIII 680; easy walk (2/5 mile) from BART West Dublin/Pleasanton station). 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option 5SS, 40/120,SD/30 d5 (U12 is G/90 d5). Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, 19 miles from Oakland Airport, 30 from San Jose Airport, 33 from San in U2100 to U1250, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market One Resort Dr., Asheville, NC 28806. Weekend before Super Bowl. $14,000 Francisco Airport. $25,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. In St., Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries (re-entries, GMs b/225 $9,000 gtd. Open (FIDE-rated, 100% gtd): $1600-750-400-300- 6 sections. Open, open to all. $3000-1500-800-600-400, clear or tiebreak & U1250 section count 70%), else in proportion, except minimum 75% 250. U2300 $450-250. Asheville (FIDE-rated, Under 2200): $1000-500- winner $100, top U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: $1600- of each prize guaranteed. In 2006 to 2014, the tournament had over 250. 1999-1900,1899-1800, U1800 $ 450-250 each; Unrated: $100. Bun- 800-500-400-300, top U2000/Unr $500-250. Under 1900: $1500-800-500- 320 paid entries each year and the $20,000 projected prize fund was combe (Under 1700): $1000-500-250. 1599-1500, 1499-1400, 1399-1300, 400-300, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1600: $1200-600-400- increased in proportion. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-400-300, Under 1300 $450-250 each; Unrated: $100. U12 (Under 1200): $500- 300-200, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300: $1000-500-400-300- 1st clear or on tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. 250-125. U900: $225-125 Unrated: $100. Biggest Upset in Tmnt: $50-25. 200, top U1100 (no unr) $250-125. Under 1000: $400-200-150-100-75. Under 2100: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400- EF (Open, Asheville, Buncombe): $84 by 1/16. GMs/IMs free ($94 Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter any section, with maximum 300-200. Under 1700: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-600- deducted from prize). EF: (U12): $42 by 1/16. “No-prize” EF for under prize U1000 $150, U1300 $400, U1600 $600, U1900 $800. Mixed doubles 400-300-200. Under 1250: $700-500-300-200-100. Unrated may enter age 18 in Asheville, Buncombe, U12: $21 (no discounts). Unrated EF bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among any section, but may not win over $300 in U1250, $600 U1500, or $900 in Asheville, Buncombe, U12: $21 (no discounts, eligible for unrated all sections: $1000-500-300. Team average must be under 2200; team- U1700. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” prize only). ALL: On-site entries $10 more. Discounts (pre-reg or on- mates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team average must site, one per player): $10 off for players new to Land of the Sky, 2nd extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must family member, or Under 18. Add $42 to play in a section more than 200 but possible. EF: $123 online at chessaction.com by 10/1, $143 online register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate points above your rating, 1 section max. Rds.: 1st rd. either Fri 7pm or 10/2-1/14, $160 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. $130 pairings avoided but possible. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at ches- Sat 9am (G/90 d5), then Sat 1pm - 7pm, Sun 9am - 3pm. One 1/2 pt bye phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/1 (entry only, no questions), $150 10/2- saction.com by 1/14, $120 phoned by 1/12 (406-896-2038, entry only, avail rds. 1-4, declare by rd. 2. BLITZ: G/5 d0. Sat 10 am EF: $20. 100% 1/12. 4-day $129, 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 10/1, all $20 more no questions), 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by of entry fees paid in prizes. ENT: WW, PO Box 1123, Weaverville, NC mailed 10/2-1/7. EF $160 at site until 1 hour before game. GMs free; 1/7, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours 28787, 828-645-4215, fax: 828-645-4216. HR: $92 dbl, $76 sgl. Reserve $120 deducted from prize. U1000 Section EF: $53 online at chessaction. before rd. 1. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. U1250 Section EF: early at 828-254-3211 or 800-733-3211 and mention tournament. INFO: com by 1/14, $60 phoned by 1/14, 4-day $59, 3-day $58, 2-day $57 All $30 less than top 5 sections EF. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings Wilder Wadford, [email protected], www.nc chess.org. mailed by 1/7, $70 at site or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. All: Special usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dueswith magazine 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at ches- if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! saction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, TEXAS or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (no Open to Open) $70. 4-day TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) (except Open) $60. Online EF $5 less to CalChess members. 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon Southwest Class Championships schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option

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except in Master Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). DFW Airport Marriott OCT. 26, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) South, 4151 Centreport Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76165. Free parking; free Arizona Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players airport shuttle. $30,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. In A State Championship Event! w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 7 sections; rated players may play up one section. Master (2200/up): , Arizona Senior Open 10/23 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. $3000-1500-800-500-400, clear or tiebreak winner $200, top U2400 NOV. 1-2 Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714, 520- , Foster City Grand Prix LuperSwiss (3 x G/90 d5) $1200-600. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class OCT. 26 799-8622. 1 SECTION: Open to USCF members born on or before Nov. See Grand Prix. A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): 1, 1964. SCHEDULE: 5/SS, Rds 1-2 GAME/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 30/90, SD/1 $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1500-800-400- d5. Round times: 10-1:30-5, 9-3. Byes: 1/2 pt byes allowed for all OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR 1-2, 2014 U.S. Class Championship 300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1200-600-400-300-200. Class E rounds but must be requested prior to start of Round 2 (2 max). PRIZES: See Nationals. (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-200-120-80. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games Highest Placing AZ Resident is AZ Senior Champion, $$G:250-150-100, NOV. 2, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) rated) may enter A through E, with maximum prize E $200, D $400, C “Holland Prize” $50, Plaque to Top Senior 60+, Top Senior 70+; EF: Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: $600, B $800, A $1000. best male/female FREE to GM/IM/WGM/WIM, otherwise $40. Late Fee: Additional $10 if Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/30 $40. Info: 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400- entering after 10/29. ENTER: http://events4chess.com/ or mail to (make http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different checks payable to “SACA”): SACA, Attn: AZ Senior Open, PO Box 40663, , Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players Tucson, AZ 85717 or at site on 10/29 at 8:30 - 9:30am. HR: $79 (single/ NOV. 2 Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: all teams & players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. EF: $143 online double) or $99 (suite), mention “Chess”. INFO: Enrique Huerta, 520- w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after at chessaction.com by 11/1, $163 online 11/2-2/9, $180 at site, or 261-6149, email: [email protected], web: www.sazchess.org. W. online until 2 hours before game. $150 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/1 10/30 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. , 2014 American Open Scholastic (CA-S) (entry only, no questions), $170 11/2-2/9. 4-day $149, 3-day $148, 2- NOV. 22-23 OR 23 , Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) See California, Southern. NOV. 8 day $147 mailed by 11/1, all $20 more mailed 11/2-2/4. EF $180 at site See Grand Prix. until 1 hour before game. GMs free; $150 deducted from prize. Class E , 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30 , Bay Area Sacramento Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Section EF: $63 online at chessaction.com by 2/11, $70 phoned by 2/9, See Grand Prix. NOV. 8 4-day $69, 3-day $68, 2-day $67 mailed by 2/4, $80 at site or online Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus until 2 hours before rd 1. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/5 $35. if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, (NV) Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Grand Prix. Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. 4-day schedule: Late DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) NOV. 8, Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. See Grand Prix. d5) 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & , 6th annual Golden State Open Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $1,000 b/35. 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 70% guar. 1800+: $200-100, u2000 100-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Open must (CA-N) See Grand Prix. 100, u1400 50 u1200 50. Nov 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Unofficial uschess.org ratings 9:30 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 35 2/3 prz. after 11/5 +15, playup usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player ratings: See chess FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 10/26 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess. tour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $95-95, 817-358-1700, reserve by (TX) com/grandprix. W. 1/30 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD See Grand Prix. #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. NOV. 8, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Youth Quads #2 Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two service charge for refunds. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none sup- International Open (HI) Sections: U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: plied. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted See Grand Prix. www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads14-GP. Open to instantly). all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Arkansas Kirshner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358. MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, HAWAII NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) NOV. 9, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) See Grand Prix. 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii International Open Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus 6-SS, Open: G/90 + 30i, All other sections: G/120 d5. Hilton Waikiki Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 11/5 $40. Beach Hotel, 2500 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. $25,000 Projected NOV. 15, Arkansas Memorial Chess Tournament Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Prize Fund based on 200 entries in top 3 sections. $12,500 unconditionally 4SS, G/60 d10. Comfort Inn & Suites Presidential, 707 Interstate 30, NOV. 9, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) guaranteed. Open: $5000-2500-1250 U2400 $1250-750 U2200 $1250- Little Rock, AR 72702; 501-687-7700; HR: $79 + tax (ask for chess rate Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players 750 Amateur (Under 2000): $2500-1250-750 U1800 $1000-500. Reserve before Oct. 31) WiFi. Free Parking. EF: $35 postmarked by November 8. w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 11/5 (Under 1600): $2500-1250-750 U1400 $1000-500. Novice (Under 1200): $50 at site (no checks). $25 if first tournament. Reg.: Sat. 8-8:45. Rd. 1: $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. $500-300-200 Open EF: Free for GM/IM/WGM/WIM.(*) *See website 9:00, lunch, Rd. 2:11:45, Rd. 3&4 start 20 minutes after prev round. 1/2 for conditions. $249 for players rated 2000+, $349 for players rated pt bye available before round 3. Only One Section: Overall 20%; A NOV. 15, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) under 2000 or unrated. U2000 & U1600 EF: $249 to play in rating class Class 15%; B Class 10%; C Class 10%; D Class and E Class and 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus or unrated, $299 if wanting to play up. U1200 EF: $89. Discounts: 20% below (including Unrated); 1 half pt bye before round 3. Ron Sanders score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/12 off all entry fees if received by 10/1/14, 10% off until 1/1/15. Additional Jr., 133 Sezanne Ct., Little Rock, AR 72223, [email protected]. $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. $20 off for juniors aged 18/under and Seniors aged 65/older. 4-day FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships NOV. 15, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) schedule: Reg. ends 3/19 at 5PM. Rds.: 7:30, 2-7:30, 2-7:30, 9. 3-day (TX) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & schedule. Reg ends 3/20 at 8AM. Rds.: 9-2:00-7:30, 2-7:30, 9. Side See Grand Prix. players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: Events: This is the anchor event for the weeklong 2015 HAWAII CHESS $20, after 11/12 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. FESTIVAL (3/14-22) which will also feature the Hawaii State Scholastic Championship - 3/14, G/45 d0, a chess camp, Blitz Open - 3/21, G/5 California, Northern NOV. 16, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) d0, lectures, group travel outings and more. HR: $189. Call event sponsor Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus Ultimate Vacations at 1-800-284-0440 for reservations and travel pack- OCT. 11, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Youth Quads #1 + National score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/13 ages. Registration and more info: www.HawaiiChessFestival.com. Chess Day Festivities $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Two Email:[email protected]. Chief Organizer: Beau Mueller, Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. , Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Sections: U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: NOV. 16 (808) 321-1594. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads14-GP. Open to w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $27, after 11/ all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of 13 $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358. NOV. 16, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) See Grand Prix. OCT. 12, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Regional Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus NOV. 22-23 OR 23, 2014 American Open Scholastic (CA-S) score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/9 $40. See California, Southern. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) Alabama OCT. 12, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players DEC. 7, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) OCT. 18, Gulf Coast Classic - 4th Annual w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 10/9 See Grand Prix. 4SS, TC: G/45 d5. UMS Wright Prep School, 65 Mobile St., Mobile, AL $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 36607. Classic (PF: $750, $b/20): $225-175-A/B:150-C/D:125-U1200:75. DEC. 13, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) Rds.: 9-11-2-4. EF: $40; if mailed by OCT 11th; $50 at site. Scholastic: OCT. 18, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) See Grand Prix. 5SS, TC: G/30 d5. EF: $15. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12:30- 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus , Bay Area Sacramento Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Sched: Games: EF: DEC. 13 1:45-3. Late REG.: OCT 18th at 8am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. score. Check-in by 2p. 2:30-5p. $20, after 10/15 Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus Info: ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, Birm- $35. http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 12/9 $35. ingham, AL 35244. Info: [email protected], www.CaesarChess. OCT. 18, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. com, www.AlabamaChess.com. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: , Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super $wiss (4SS, G/61 $20, after 10/15 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. DEC. 13 NOV. 1-2, East Alabama Open - 4th Annual d5) 5SS, TC: G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites. 4210 Phillips Rd., Lanett, OCT. 19, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $1,000 b/35. AL 36863. Open (PF: $1,000; $b/20): $300-$200-A:$175-B:$175- Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus 70% guar. 1800+: $200-100, u2000 100-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 U1600:$150. Rds.: 10-2:30;7:30-10-2:30. EF: $50; if mailed by OCT 24th; score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 10/16 100, u1400 50 u1200 50. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg. 9-9:15. Rds. 9:30 $65 at site. Late REG: NOV 1st at 9am. Checks payable to: Caesar $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 35 2/3 prz. after 12/9 +15, playup +15, Chess. ENT: Info: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, , Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Rated 2200+ $0 by 12/1 (Prize - EF). http://BayAreaChess. Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: [email protected]; www.Alabama OCT. 19 com/grandprix. W. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players Chess.com; www.CaesarChess.com. w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $27, after DEC. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) 10/16 $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus See Grand Prix. , Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 12/10 OCT. 26 $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus (TX) score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/23 DEC. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) See Grand Prix. $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players

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w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after Suite 213, Temecula, CA 92591 NOT 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA NOV. 8, Eastern Congress Blitz (BLZ) 12/10 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 92591. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Unr: Free Entry 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Sheraton Hotel, Stamford (see for Unrated Players. Rds.: 7:00pm. ENT: www.temeculachess.com/events. Eastern Chess Congress). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro- DEC. 19-21 OR 20-21, Bay Area Chess Lawless Winter Champi- onship INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www.temeculachess.com. portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. See Grand Prix. OCT. 25-26, Dominus Vobiscum See Grand Prix. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. DEC. 21, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. NOV.28-30OR29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) NOV. 8, Temecula Chess Club - Rated Beginners Open (RBO) See Grand Prix. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 12/18 $40. Info: 3SS, G/61 d5, Temecula Chess Club, NEW LOCATION: 27403 Ynez Rd., http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Suite 213, Temecula, CA 92591 NOT 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 33rd annual Empire City Open (NY) See Grand Prix. DEC. 21, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 92590. Open to 1200 & under. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Unr: Prizes: Rds.: Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: all teams & players Members. Free Entry for Unrated Players. trophies. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 12p, 2p, 4p. ENT: www.temeculachess.com/events. INFO: Guy Reams See Grand Prix. 12/18 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. [email protected]. www.temeculachess.com. FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open NOV. 22-23 OR 23, 2014 American Open Scholastic pionships (NY) (NV) Doubletree Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. See New York. See Grand Prix. (714) 634-4500. Hotel rate is $99, mention SCF. Chess Computer for each 1st place winner per section. Trophies to top 10 places and top DEC. 27, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 3 in teams, in each section. Finalist medals to all above-average District of Columbia 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus scorers. 9 Sections based on grade and rating: Varsity K-3, K-6, K-12; score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 12/24 Junior Varsity K-1, K-3 rated U600, K-6 rated U600, K-6 rated U800, K- OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress (VA) $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. 9 rated U1000, K-12 rated U1200. Pre-Registration only (onsite reg. pay See Grand Prix. DEC. 27, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) more and receive 1st round bye): Rds.: Saturday & Sunday 9am, 12:15, 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & 3:15 for Varsity sections; and Sunday 9am, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15, OCT. 18, National Capital Scholastic Cup Qualifier players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: 4:45 for Junior Varsity sections. Time Controls: All rounds will be G/75 4-SS. G/25 d5. US Chess Center, 410 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC $20, after 12/24 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. d5 in Varsity and G/30 d5 in Junior Varsity sections. EF: Varsity $80, 20004. Open to any student in K - 12 grade living in DC, Maryland or Vir- Junior Varsity $60, register by 11/20 save $5, by 11/20 save 10%, by ginia. EF: $20 if by 10/11, $30 at site. Reg.: Noon-12:45. Top 16 players , North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) DEC. 29 10/31 save 20%, by 9/30 save 30%. Play-up +$5. Limited space for qualify for play-off matches. $$200-100-50-50 to champion, finalist and See Grand Prix. onsite registration! USCF Membership required for all sections. November semi-finalists of the play-offs. Trophies to the top 16. www.chessctr.org/ JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open Supplement & TD discretion to place players accurately. National Tour- Cup.php, 202/857-4922. See Grand Prix. nament Director: Randall Hough. Info: http://americanopen.org/ junior-tournament. Inquire: [email protected]. Chess Magnet MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii Florida International Open (HI) School JGP for Varsity Sections. See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 25, DEC. 2, 9, 16, Temecula Chess Club Tuesday Nights Boca Raton Chess Club 4SS, G/75 d5. Temecula Chess Club, NEW LOCATION: 27403 Ynez Rd., Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. California, Southern Suite 213, Temecula, CA 92591 NOT 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. The Los Angeles Chess Club 92591. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Unr: Free Entry Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * for Unrated Players. Rds.: 7:00pm. ENT: www.temeculachess.com/events. Casselberry Chess Club (Orlando) www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Intermediate class INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www.temeculachess.com. THURSDAY NIGHTS, G/75 d5 Tournament, 1 Game/Week for (4) Weeks. Details: www.casselberrychessclub.com. Casselberry Recreation Center, + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tourna- NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open ments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm See Grand Prix. 200 North Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry, FL. Contact: Herb Dickens at (Intermediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los 407-388-0636 or Kevin at 407-920-5210. , Temecula Chess Club Saturday Scholastic Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & DEC. 6 Epicure Grand Prix Series at Miami Country Day Temecula Chess Club, NEW LOCATION: 27403 Ynez Rd., Suite 213, Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant). Group Classes * Tourna- Scholastic and Non-Scholastic sections. More info at: www.bocachess.com ments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Temecula, CA 92591 NOT 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA 92590. In 3 Sections: >900: 5SS, G/30 d5, 900: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 899 & or call 561-479-0351. Alec’s Chess Club! under. 500: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 500 & under. ALL: EF: $30. Unr: Franklin Academy Grand Prix Series in Boynton Beach (818) 220-0257, www.alecschessclub.com. Excellent Group and Private Free for Unrated Players. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. More info at: www.bocachess.com or call 561-479-0351. Lessons at very affordable prices. Tournaments EVERY Saturday: Blitz trophies, medals. Rds.: 9a, 10:30a, 1p, 2:30p, 4p. ENT: www. temecula Tournament on Saturdays from 1-3. The LAST Saturday each month: 5 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! chess.com/events. INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www. South Florida Chess Club Round G/30 d5. See our website or call for more details. Hope you can temeculachess.com. come!! [email protected]. 4418 Simpson Ave, #5, Studio City, Wednesday’s 6:30-10:30pm. All games are G/85 d5, and they are all 4 CA 91607. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open round tournaments. www.SouthFloridaChessClub.com. Questions? call (NV) 561-573-3677 or email [email protected]. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. OCT. 4&5, 18&19, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) Conducts Private and Group Lessons, Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. See Grand Prix. Camps, Family Game Nights, Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play and Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. 1-Day Option: 1/2 EF. Prizes: 1/2 collections. more! Complimentary Refreshments, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open Room, and more! Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChess- (CA-N) Club.com. 33156. Contact Chris Stormont, 786-303-2437, chris@stormontk- See Grand Prix. ingschess.com, www.StormontKingsChess.com. OCT. 4, 11, 18, LACC - Saturday G/61 MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii , National Chess Day Tournament G/30 Scholastic (K-12) 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 International Open (HI) OCT. 11 5SS, G/30 d5. Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, 11700 Hialeah Gar- memb, No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, See Grand Prix. 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & basement. dens Blvd., Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018. Entry Fees $25 by 10/1 per Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. person, $30 onsite. Onsite Registration 8-9:00 a.m. Rounds: 9:30, 11:00, Colorado 12:30, 2:00, 3:20. Prizes: Team & Individual Trophies (Top 3 each OCT. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Every Saturday Chess 4 Jrs. - New section). Medals for all participants. Mail entries to: Online at Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! www.fsclchess.org. Elizabeth Tejada, P.O. Box 22629,Hialeah, FL 33002. 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler DEC. 6-7, Winter Springs Open Checks payable to FSCL. Questions: [email protected] or 786 444- LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 4-SS. Time Control: G/90 with 30 seconds increment. Manitou Springs 2467. Advanced entries posted at www.fsclchess.org. 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO. Sections: June (open), & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; each player receives a July (U 1800), August (U1400). EF: $35 if rec’d by 12/3, $40 at site. $5 NOV. 1, Casselberry Chess Club (Orlando) Saturday Hurricane Swiss See Grand Prix. prize! Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Free pizza & juices. discount for juniors, seniors, unrateds. Additional $5 discount for Sup- Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChessClub. porting Members of Colorado Springs Chess Club. Cash prizes per entries. NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) com. Register: 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Rounds: 10 AM, 4 PM Saturday; 9 AM, 3 PM See Grand Prix. Entries to: OCT. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Saturday Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) Sunday Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 13th Annual Turkey Bowl 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. CO 80829. Information (719) 685 1984 or [email protected]. CSCA See Grand Prix. membership required: $15, juniors & seniors $10. OSA Colorado Tour Event 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. No prizes 1/2. DEC. 12-14, 2014 National K-12 Grade Championships Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open See Nationals. 90% of collections. Parking: Free on streets &, BoA, or basement. Info: (NV) 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. See Grand Prix. Georgia OCT. 5, 12, 19, LACC - Sunday G/61 DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 See Grand Prix. NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) memb, No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, See Grand Prix. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or base- , 2015 U.S. Amateur Team South Championship ment. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. (TX) FEB. 6-8 OR 7-8 See Grand Prix. See Nationals. OCT. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No Connecticut Hawaii prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR NOV. 1-2 (NEW DATES), 5th annual Boardwalk MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii 1pm & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; each player receives Open (NJ) International Open a prize! Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Free pizza & juices. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChessClub. com. NOV. 1, 2014 Greater New Haven Open! See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Idaho OCT. 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11, Temecula Chess Club Tuesday Nights NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress Vellotti’s Chess School 4SS, G/75 d5. Temecula Chess Club, NEW LOCATION: 27403 Ynez Rd., See Grand Prix. We Make Chess Fun!® Students ages 3-17 can learn to play and

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FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships chess from the comfort of your own home. Contact us today! Phone: Side Events: (Fri night) 2-hour camp with GM Polgar 6pm-8pm; (Sat (TX) (208) 713-2486. E-mail: [email protected]. Online: www.Suc- Morning) 1-day U8 scholastic 4R-SS Game-30 d5 at 10:30am w/onsite See Grand Prix. cessInChess.com. reg. 9:30-10am; (Sat night) Puzzle Solving at 6pm and Simul at 7pm; (Sun morning) Game-3 +2/sec Blitz at 9am (FIDE and USCF rated) - NOV. 8, Southern Idaho Open visit website for more details and registration. Site: Hyatt Regency Kentucky 4SS, Time Control: G/60 d5. Northwest Chess Grand Prix. 2 Sections: Schaumburg Hotel, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Free Parking! Open and Reserve (U1400) (Sections may be combined based on entries). HR: $89/night 847-605-1234 by 10/11 or rates may increase. Entries: OCT. 18, Graves County Fall Scholastic Site: Best Western Twin Falls, 1377 Blue Lakes Blvd. No., Twin Falls, Online or postmarked by 10/4 $40; online or postmarked by 10/18 $50, 4 Team modified Swiss, G/60 d5. In four sections: K-3, K-5, K-8, and ID. Contact Amy Perkins for room rates 208-736-8000. DO NOT RESERVE thereafter $60. Puzzle Solving, Simul, Blitz - $20 each. 1-day Scholastic K-12 with Rds. at 9 and 12PM and ASAP thereafter. (lunch is 11-12) End ROOMS ONLINE OR NO ROOM RATE DISCOUNT. USCF mem req. EF by - $30 by 10/18, $40 thereafter and onsite. Camp - $40 by 10/4, $50 by approx. 6 PM. Trophies to top 4 teams and top 5 individuals in each 11/2 $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), Special family rate $60. $5 more for all if 10/18, $60 thereafter and online. Online registrations at www.chessiq. section. EF: $10 if rec’d by Oct. 17, $20 at the door. Commons & cafeteria, after 11/2. Email entries OK to lock in lower rate. Register & check com/polgar2014. Mail entries to: ChessIQ, 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, Graves County High School, Mayfield, KY. Ent: Tom Knight, Graves County in: 8-8:30am 11/8. Rd times: 9am, 11am, 3pm, 5pm. 1/2 pt bye avail: Skokie, IL 60077. Other info: Boards, sets, and clocks provided for High School, 1220 Eagles Way, Mayfield, KY 42066, site 8:00-8:45. Info Max 1, Rds. 1-3 only. 1st Rd. byes must notify TD before rd. is paired; all events, none-for skittles. Must use organizer provided equipment. Novem- only: 270-933-8228, [email protected], USCF mem- others, before Rd. 2 is paired. $$ (based on 30) Open: $150-125-100- ber rating supplement used. Questions: [email protected] ONLY. On bership is required and is available on site. 75. Reserve (U1400): $100-75-50. ENT/INFO: ICA, Contact: Barry Eacker, tournament day ONLY - 847-274-1352. A Heritage Event! 963 Delmar Dr., Twin Falls, ID 83301. 208-733-6186 or E-mail: mol@q. NOV. 1, 32nd MSU Open, 2014 com, www.idahochessassociation.org, W. Note: Players who qualify for the World Youth Championship $G: 500. 4SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10-1-then ASAP thereafter. Third floor, Curris Center, Murray St. Univ., Murray, KY. EF: $20 if rec’d by Oct. 29, MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii but represent a FIDE Academy are not included in the official International Open (HI) USCF delegation. $30 afterward. In two sections: Open and Amateur for those rated See Grand Prix. under 1200. $500 guaranteed prizes: Open: $100 + trophy to 1st; $50 to 2nd; $50 + Trophy to first in each of B, C, D. Amateur: $50 + trophy to 1st in each of the following categories - rated below 1200, rated Illinois NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) below 1000, rated below 800; rated below 600. If entries permit an See Grand Prix. additional $100 will be assigned based on where the entries are located. OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships Ent: Wayne Bell, Box 2468, Murray State Univ. Station, Murray, KY See Grand Prix. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2nd Annual Greater Midwest Class Cham- 42071, site 9:00-9:45. Info only: 270-293-7675, [email protected], USCF pionships membership is required. OCT. 11, National Chess Day Midwest Class Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/5, d0, double round, 8 games. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel , 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) , 2014 Motor City Open (MI) NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16 (see Midwest Class). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30 See Grand Prix. $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, See Grand Prix. no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz NOV. 15, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (OH) rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. Indiana See Ohio. , Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls NOV. 1-2 OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships A World Youth 2015 Qualifier Event! Sections (Boys and Girls each): (IL) Louisiana U18, U16, U14, U12, U10 (see www.chessiq.com/polgar2014 for birthdate See Grand Prix. cutoffs for each age category). Prizes: (Boys and Girls each):1st place NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) in each age category will be a wild card representative for the ChessIQ NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix. Academy World Youth Team (event held in Greece - see www.chessiq. See Grand Prix. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships com/polgar2014 for more details). Additional Prizes: U18 - 1st-Webster NOV. 15, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (OH) (TX) University Scholarship, 2nd-4th - $150-100-75 value in chess prizes. See Ohio. See Grand Prix. ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS Free 8-Line Tournament Life Announcements (TLAs)! Ages 21-24 dues lower Adult Dues Options! >> than Adult dues! 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OCT. 18, 3rd Saturday Swiss Maine Montana 4-SS. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) A Heritage Event! See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $62, U1900 NOV. 8-9, Turkey Open - 31st Annual $61, U1600 $60. Reg.: 10:00-10:25 a.m. Rds.: 10:30 a.m., 1:00, 3:15, 5SS. Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/120 d5. Best Western Grant Creek 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. Info: Maryland Inn, 5280 Grant Creek Rd., Missoula, MT. 406-543-0700 ($92.65, mention [email protected], 732-499-0118. chess) EF: $25 by 11/7, $30 at site, jrs at 1/2. REG.: 8:30-9:30am, OCT. 18, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads Maryland Chess Association Tournaments Checks to UCCC. Rds.: 10, 2pm, 6:30, 9, 1:00 (ASAP). MCA req’d ($15) MCA runs several scholastic & open tournaments throughout Maryland ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: OSA. $$ b/25: $75, $50, $25. Biggest Upset (both non-prov) $30. Additional $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 each month. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess.com. prizes based on entries. Info and entries: Bob Rajala, 1216 Harrison Maryland scholastic players can qualify for a $41,000 scholarship PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; St., Missoula, MT 59802, 406-721-5856, www.montanachess.org. W, no www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. awarded each year that covers 4 years of tuition & fees at UMBC (Uni- horses, bring friends. versity of Maryland, Baltimore County). OCT. 18, King’s Chess Club Quads Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergrad- OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress (VA) Nevada uate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem See Grand Prix. Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., Las Vegas Chess Center 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR NOV. 1-2 (NEW DATES), 5th annual Boardwalk LasVegas Chess Center, 727 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101, corner of each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams Open (NJ) 8th inside the Learning Village in Downtown. We meet on Fridays from 973-694-3988, [email protected]. See Grand Prix. 6 to 10 pm, G/75, +30, EF: $2 and Sundays from 12 to 6pm, 4 Rds. G/40 d5, EF: $5 with prizes back to winners. Sets, clocks, water and OCT. 19, Dean of Chess October Grand Prix coffee provided, for more info visit lasvegaschesscenter.com or call See Grand Prix. Massachusetts 702-283-9512. OCT. 19, Sunday Quads Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 17-19, 32nd Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: OCT. 8, 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, Ernest E. Fandreyer Memorial Open $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus Complex, Room C159, See Grand Prix. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 499-0118. , 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) per game. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30 See Grand Prix. OCT. 19, Westfield Octos two. Prizes: chess books, wooden boards, etc. Info: George Mirijanian, 3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345-5011. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open per 8-player section: 1st $60, 2nd $35, Under prize $25. Under number Website: www.wachusettchess.org. WEB: 10-8-14. Plenty of free parking. See Grand Prix. determined by rating of 4th seed. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15- Cafe facilities. W. DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) 1:45 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, OCT. 26, 81st Greater Boston Open See Grand Prix. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548- See Grand Prix. 8432 or 848-219-1358. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) (CA-N) OCT. 25, Cherry Hill October Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. DEC. 14, Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii OCT. 25, Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open See Grand Prix. International Open (HI) 4-SS, G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: See Grand Prix. $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80-62, U2200 $61, See Grand Prix. U1800 $60. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15 p.m. 2 FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- New Hampshire byes allowed, Must commit prior to round 3. Info: chessmates@chess- pionships (NY) A Heritage Event! matesnj.com, 732-499-0118. See New York. NOV. 15, 39th New Hampshire Amateur Championship OCT. 25, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads 4SS, G/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 9 Northeastern Blvd. (exit 4 off Everett ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: Michigan Tnpk/Rte. 3), Nashua, NH. 3 Sections: Championship, open to U2100 $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 or Unr. EF: $34 if rec’d by 11/13, $39 at site. $$G: $150-100-50; trophies PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships to top 3, top 3 U1850. Intermediate, open to U1750 or Unr. EF: $34 if www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. (IL) rec’d by 11/13, $39 at site. $$G: $120-60-40; trophies to top 3, top 3 , Hamilton Chess Club Quads See Grand Prix. U1500. Novice, open to U1300 or Unr. EF: $29 ($24 to jrs. U21) if rec’d OCT. 25 New Location: by 11/13, $34 at site ($29 jrs. U21). Trophies to top 3, top 3 U1100, top 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, , 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) EF: NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16 Unr. All, NHCA membership req’d of rated NH residents; dues $8 adult, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. $10. See Grand Prix. Prizes: Reg.: Rds.: $6 under 19. Reg.: 8:30-9:35am Sat. 11/15, Rds.: 10-1:00-3:30-6:00. $25 per Quad. 9-10:30am. 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open Bye: All Rds. (limit 1, must commit before Rd. 2). Online advance entry See Grand Prix. available at www.nhchess.org until 11/14 6 PM. Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal OCT. 25, No Jersey Indian Summer Amateur (2 sections) Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. #23, Manchester, NH 03103. Info: halterrie@com- Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset. (I-287, exit #10). U2400 cast.net or (603) 668-8368. section, G$$: 250-150-100-50. Minimum $50 to Expert, EF: $45 online Minnesota or $50 or cash at hotel. Early and late entries paired separately and JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships See Grand Prix. merged in round two. U1400 Section: $$150-100-50. Minimum $50 to (IL) Class E & F. U1000. EF: $35 online, or $40 cash at site. Round #1 starts See Grand Prix. 10 am. Trophies to first and top 5 K-8 players. All sections: 4-SS, G/60 New Jersey d5, Top 4 Open prizes Guaranteed All others b/16 in section. Only top in NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 2nd annual Bloomington Open a class may win Minimum prize. Reg. 9-9:45. First R. 10 am. Info: Ken See Grand Prix. Every Third Sunday of the Month Tournament Union City Chess 908-887-3126 or [email protected]. W. Web. Club! 420 15th St., Union City. 4SS, G/45 d0. $200 b/20. Start time: 10am. OCT. 26, FCA Fall Open Mississippi Reg.: $20. $15 if advance entry. To enter in advance at website: 4SS. G/60 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prize(b/20): $125- , 2014 Mississippi State Championship http://hudsoncountychess.tripod.com/. 75-50, U1400: $50. EF: $25. (1)1/2 pt. bye avail. any rd. Must notify b/4 OCT. 18-19 Reg.: Rds.: Info: See Grand Prix. rd.1. 9:30-10:15am. 10:30, 12:45, 3:00, 5:15. Toms River Chess Club [email protected], 201-961-4029. New! Beginning Oct. 5th. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday Quads at the Toms NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) See Grand Prix. River Chess Club. Held at Close Encounters, 1861 Hooper Ave., Toms OCT. 26, Sunday Quads River, NJ. G/40 d5. EF: $20. Prizes: $40 per quad. Reg.: 12:15-12:45 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships PM. 1st round 1PM. Contact email: [email protected] $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. (TX) Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- See Grand Prix. OCT. 11, Central Jersey Chess Tournament Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 6 sections: 4 rated, 2 499-0118. unrated. Open, U1200 K-12, 3SS G/40 d5. U900, U600 K-8, 4SS G/25 OCT. 26, Westfield Quads Missouri d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2) 4SS, unrated, no clocks. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and top school or club team per section, medals $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships to all! $35 pre-reg at njchess.com by 10/9, $45 on-site. Reg.: 1:15- Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John (IL) 1:45, sections end between 5-7pm. Full details at njchess.com. Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 See Grand Prix. OCT. 12, FCA Sunday Quads or 848-219-1358. , 2014 Springfield Open OCT. 25 3RR. G/40 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: $50 per Quad. OCT. 31, Friday Club Quick Quads (Friday evening) Co-hosted by the Springfield Park Board Chess Club and Joplin Chess EF: $20. Reg.: 12:00 12:45pm. Rds.: 1:00, 2:30, 4:00. Info: frank@franks Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davison Ave. Exit 10, I-287, Somerset, NJ. Club. 4-SS, G/60 d5. Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont, Springfield, chess.com, 201-961-4029. Clear winner of 3 Quads in 2014 gains free Separate Quad Sections for K-9 and adults. 3-RR, G/30 d5. Prizes: Winner Open: U1400: MO 65804. 2 Sections, $120-80, U1600 60. $60-40. 4.0 entry in next quad! gets $40 or Trophy. EF: $20 cash at site Kids $15. Reg.: 7pm. Games Prizes: Bonus: $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. start 7:30 pm. Info: Ken Thomas 908-887-3126 or [email protected]. b/25 non-scholastic entries. EF: $20 by 10/24, $30 at door. Scholastic Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (rating only) $10 by 10/24, $15 at door. Reg.: 8-8:50. Rounds: 9, 11:15, OCT. 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, FCA Wednesday Night Swiss , Halloween G/30 Prize(b/20): OCT. 31 2, 4:15. Ent: [email protected] or [email protected] with cash 4SS. G/80 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. $125- 3-SS. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prize EF: on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, 75-50, U1400: $50. $25. (1)1/2 pt. bye avail. any rd. Must notify b/4 Fund: $125 b/8 entries. Prizes: $60-40. U1800 $25. EF: $25, $20 mem- rd.1. Reg.: 7:00pm-7:30. Rds.: 7:45. Info: [email protected], MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. Info: joplinchess.org, martin. bers. Reg.: 6:45-7:20 p.m. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. then ASAP. Info: chessmates@ 201-961-4029. [email protected], 417-483-1554. chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118. OCT. 17, Friday Club Quick Quads (Friday evening) NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR NOV. 1-2 (NEW DATES), 5th annual Boardwalk Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davison Ave. Exit 10, I-287, Somerset, NJ. Open See Grand Prix. Separate Quad Sections for K-9 and adults. 3-RR, G/30 d5. Prizes: See Grand Prix. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships Winner gets $40 or Trophy. EF: $20 cash at site Kids $15. Reg.: 7pm. (TX) Games start 7:30 pm. Info: Ken Thomas 908-887-3126 or chess@goes. NOV. 1, 1st Saturday Swiss See Grand Prix. com. 4-SS. 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$40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $62, U1900 (PA) OCT. 9, 16, 23, 30, NOV. 6, 4th Long Island CC Fall Open & Side $61, U1600 $60. Reg.: 10:00-10:25 a.m. Rds.: 10:30 a.m., 1:00, 3:15, See Grand Prix. Events Byes: Info: 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East 5:30 p.m. 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. , National Congress Blitz (BLZ) (PA) [email protected], 732-499-0118. NOV. 29 Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- See Pennsylvania. EF(cash only): , Boardwalk Open Blitz (BLZ) (New date) 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. $35. Non-LICC members NOV. 1 NOT OCT. 25 , Westfield Quads Reg.: Rds.: 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf NOV. 30 +$10. 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. Prizes Info: Quick-Rated Side Events each Club (see Boardwalk Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. : 2 byes 1-5. www.lichessclub.com. proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. week! G/10 d5 thru G/24 d5 (see website). Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: OCT. 16, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: or 848-219-1358. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, NOV. 1, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: DEC. 7, Westfield Fall Swiss req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 4-SS. G/25 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 3 10th St, NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; www.icanj. Sections: Open, U1800, U1400. Prizes: (b/16 entries per section) Open Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $80-60-51, U2000 $50. U1800 $80-60-51, U1600 $50. U1400 $80-60- net. ICA provides lunch. OCT. 16, 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13, Marshall FIDE Thursdays! 51, U1200 $50. EF: $25, $20 members. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Rds.: 5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: NOV. 1, Princeton Day School 2:15-3:30-4:45-6:00 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM. section. Medals to all players. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players or 848-219-1358. begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds.G/55 d5: UNDER 2000, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NEAR MASTERS (players K-12 1400-1600), FUTURE MASTERS (players DEC. 14, Westfield Quads , Marshall October U2300! FIDE rated Prizes OCT. 17-19, 18-19 OR 19 K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). ALL AFTERNOON SEC- 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. : 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $820 EF: Reg.: TIONS. G/25 d5 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be $60 to first in each section. $25, $20 Members. 1:15-1:45 p.m. GTD: $300-150-100 U2100 $145 U1800 $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: Rds.: Info: accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. www.westfieldchessclub.com, John Ends 15 min before round start. Max two byes, req. at entry. Schedules: U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8),K-1 (unrated) Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then NO SCORE K-1 (novice). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. or 848-219-1358. merge with 3 day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then Parents play free. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door. Info and DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 33rd annual Empire City Open (NY) merge in round 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess register online: www.pds.org/chess. On-site 11-12 noon $45. Inquiries See Grand Prix. club.org, 212-477-3716. to Bonnie Waitzkin [email protected]. DEC. 27-28, 2nd annual Dubeck Cup/South Jersey Open Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 2, Sunday Quads See Grand Prix. OCT. 17, 24, 31, NOV. 7, 14, Marshall Friday 1pm G/120! - FIDE 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: Rated , 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($300 b/24): $150-75, U2000 $75. EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- See Grand Prix. Rds.: 1pm each Fri. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. Mar- 499-0118. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open shall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. NOV. 2 NOT NOV. 9, Westfield Quads (PA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 18, Marshall Saturday U1800! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($300/24): $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John pionships (NY) 1-2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchess Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 See New York. club.org. or 848-219-1358. OCT. 18, TRM87 NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) See Grand Prix. New Mexico at Montessori Magnet School, 65 Tremont St., Albany 12205. EF: Free. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs., 10/16 Not 10/23. Details: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) www.maketherightmove.org. NOV. 7, 14, 21, 28, Friday G/90 See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/85 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. 1 game OCT. 18-19, Central New York Open DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open See Grand Prix. per week. Prize Fund: $200 b/8 entries. Prizes: $90-60, U1800 $50. (NV) EF: $40, $30 members. Reg.: 6:45-7:20 p.m. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. on the dates See Grand Prix. OCT. 20-DEC. 22 (CHAMPIONSHIP) & OCT. 20-NOV. 17 (OTHER listed. 2 byes allowed. Must commit prior to round 3. Late-joins accepted SECTIONS), New York Nassau Championship until the start of round 3. Info: [email protected], 732- DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) See Grand Prix. 499-0118. See Grand Prix. OCT. 21, Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated NOV. 8, Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: (TX) $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM See Grand Prix. OCT. 23, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80-62, U2200 $61, 4-SS G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: U1800 $60. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15 p.m. 2 $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, byes allowed, Must commit prior to round 3. Info: chessmates@chess- New York req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. matesnj.com, 732-499-0118. OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, NOV. 7, 21, 2014 Queens Chess Club Championship NOV. 8, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads OCT. 24, Marshall U1900 Friday Night Rapid! ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U1700 $65 U1500 $55. EF: $40, $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. NOV. 9, Sunday Quads 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. CENTRAL NEW YORK OPEN Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- 499-0118. October 18-19 at Syracuse University NOV. 9 NOT NOV. 2, Westfield Open See Grand Prix. $5000 GUARANTEED PRIZES NOV. 16, Westfield Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. First 2-day weekend Swiss in Syracuse since 1995! Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358. 5 rounds, G/90, d10 at historic Hall of Languages. Special chess A State Championship Event! rate $115 single/twin at Crowne Plaza Hotel, ½ mile from site. NOV. 23, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ Open Section: $700-400-200, top U2100/Unr $300-150. 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! Under 1900 Section: $500-250-150, top U1700/Unr $300-150. Grades K-12: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 3 teams - top 3 from each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal!; Rds.: 10am Under 1500 Section: $400-200-100, top U1300 (no unr) $240- and ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/15, $55 at site. USCF mem req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732 259-3881, Halsprechman@ 120, top U1100 (no Unr) $160-80. Unrated limit $200. gmail.com. Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send to NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, Mixed Doubles: best male/female 2-player team (may be in grade school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, phone number & entry fee, please include email address. Register online different sections) averaging under 2200: $400-200. at: www.njscf.org until 11/22. College Teams: Plaques to first 3 teams based on top 4 scorers NOV. 23, Westfield Quick Swiss (QC) 4-SS. G/15 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prize from school among all sections. Fund: $225 b/16 entries. Prizes: $60-40-30. U2100 $25, U1900 $25, U1700 $25, U1500 $20. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Rds.: 2:15, 3:05, 3:55, 4:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue. Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358.

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Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.mar- ments! $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. shallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- , Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less NOV. 6 , Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1500) ($530 b/35): EF: OCT. 25 for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, 4-SS, G/25 d5. $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. Rds.: Reg.: 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, $40, Mbr $25. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, U1700 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. , Marshall Sunday G/60! (Open and U1700) Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- NOV. 2 , 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) 477-3716. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9 U1800 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. See Grand Prix. OCT. 26, Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1800) Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Mar- NOV. 7-9, 8-9 OR 9, Marshall November Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, shall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. U1900 $55. 2-U1800 ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry NOV. 2, TRM 200 NOV. 8, Eastern Congress Blitz (BLZ) (CT) Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477- at Riverbank State Park, 145 St. & Riverside Dr., NYC, 12203. EF: FREE See Connecticut. Scholastic, free parking. Pre-Register required by 8:00 PM Fri., 10/31. 3716. NOV. 8, Marshall Saturday G/40 U1800! Check-in at site by 9:15 required. Details www.therightmove.org. OCT. 30, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60 EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Noon-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, NOV. 3, 10, 17, 24, DEC. 1, Marshall Monday U1600! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1300 $90. EF: $50, Members $30. 477-3716. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. Mar- , Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated shall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. NOV. 13 OCT. 31, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, NOV. 3, 10, 17, 24, DEC. 1, 8, Marshall FIDE Mondays! req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR NOV. 1-2 (NEW DATES), 5th annual Boardwalk 6-SS, G/120 d5. Open to USCF 1600+. FIDE rating used pairings & 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Open (NJ) prizes. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. EF: $50, Mbr $30 Rds.: See Grand Prix. 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 4. Marshall Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 13, 20, 27, DEC. 4, 11, 18, 7th Long Island CC Winter Open NOV. 1, Marshall Saturday G/45! (Open and U1500) CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. & Side Events 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, NOV. 4, Marshall First Tuesday Rapid! RIDE Rapid Rated 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East U1800 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65 U1800 $55. EF: $40, Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477- at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th +$10. Reg.: 7:15–7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 3716. St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. Quick-Rated Side Events each week! G/10 d5 thru G/24 d5 (see website). NOV. 1, TRM88 NOV. 5, 12, 19, 26, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed at SUNY, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany 12222. EF: Free. Pre-register Night Chess! NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 13th Annual Turkey Bowl (FL) required by 8:00 PM Thurs., 10/30. Details: www.maketherightmove.org. Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 See Grand Prix.

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Overall Affiliate Standings Adult Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 864 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 658 BAY AREA CHESS CA 401 MARSHALL CHESS CLUB NY 128 SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 339 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 103 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 305 SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB CA 79 LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 207 DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 65 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 150 BAY AREA CHESS CA 64 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 149 ROCHESTER CHESS CENTER NY 64 MARSHALL CHESS CLUB NY 146 AFTER SCH ACT PARTNERSHIPS PA 46 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 136 LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB CA 41 SUCCESS CHESS SCHOOL CA 134 MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 38 Small State Affiliate Standings CHESS CASTLE OF MINNESOTA MN 38 Name State Count Scholastic and Youth Membership Standings MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 104 Name State Count TOURNAMENT IN A BOX NH 59 BAY AREA CHESS CA 337 ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL CC ME 35 SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 333 NEW MEXICO SCHOL CHESS ORG NM 29 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 279 METRO CHESS DC 25 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 206 FOOTHILLS CHESS CLUB NM 23 LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 196 RELYEA CHESS NH 21 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 142 AIRLINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ME 20 SUCCESS CHESS SCHOOL CA 134 OMAHA CHESS COMMUNITY NE 15 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 128 MESA CHESS CLUB NM 15 BEYOND CHESS CA 98 State Chapter Affiliate Standings CHESS WEEKEND IL 95 Name State Count Member Standings MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION MD 252 Name State Count MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 229 NAVARRO, DANIEL A TX 79 PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED PA 119 STALLINGS, JAY S CA 53 MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MN 103 YEE, JERRY B CA 34 MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC MA 69 WOLF, TODD W ND 21 TEXAS CHESS ASSOCIATION INC TX 61 LUNA, GILBERTO, II FL 18 NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED NJ 59 THOMAS, KENNETH NJ 15 WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION WA 50 LARSON, GERALD A AL 13 IDAHO CHESS ASSOCIATION ID 45 KRANICH RITTER, TANIA FL 13 NEVADA CHESS INC NV 40 SYGIEL, CHET KY 13 BRACKENRIDGE, KEITH OH 13

PCT Gain Standings State Dec13 Aug14 PCT State Dec13 Aug14 PCT State Dec13 Aug14 PCT State Dec13 Aug14 PCT VT 191 235 23.0 NC 2380 2627 10.4 NH 410 436 6.3 OK 322 337 4.7 ND 73 85 16.4 NV 656 709 8.1 MS 240 254 5.8 CO 1039 1208 16.3 DE 189 203 7.4 RI 266 281 5.6

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NOV. 15, Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1600) req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Ohio U1700 $55. 2-U1600 ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. DEC. 13, Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1600) OCT. 17, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- U1700 $55. 2-U1600 ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 477-3716. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- NOV. 16, Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1800) OCT. 18, Cincy Tornado: Positional By Nature 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, 477-3716. 4-SS, G/60 d5. New 9:00AM 1st RD START TIME. First Baptist Church, U1900 $55. 2-U1800 ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. DEC. 14, Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1800) 11195 Winton Rd., Cinti, OH 45218. Corner of Sharon Rd. & Winton Rd. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, EF: $30 if paid online or $35 at site. Credit Cards accepted at site. b/35 Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- U1900 $55. 2-U1800 ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Open: $200-$100; 1st A,B,C,D/under...each $100. Biggest Rating Upset 477-3716. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Prize $30. Floating 2nd Prize: Class Section with most players gets $50 NOV. 18, Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 2nd-Place Prize. Master Bounty Prize; any player or first player to win See Grand Prix. 477-3716. against one seeded master wins $50 and $25 for a draw. If one seed master has perfect 4.0 score, he has earned the $50 bounty. Masters Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 33rd annual Empire City Open See Grand Prix. Play Free and we feed you lunch. Master EF deducted from prize. Reg. NOV. 19, 26, DEC. 3, 10, 17, Marshall Wednesday U1400! 8-8:45. NEW ROUND TIMES: 9:00am-12:00-2:30-5:00; Register & Pay 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1100 $90. EF: $50, Members $30. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) online www.chessearth.com. Side Event: Swiss Double Speed Chess Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. See Grand Prix. Tourney afterwards $20 EF, G/5 d0. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 477-3716. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open OCT. 18, Fall Daze PAWN STORM XXVI (PA) See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. NOV. 19, 26, DEC. 3, 10, 17, Marshall Wednesday U2000! NOW OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, Cleveland Classic FIDE rated! A Heritage Event! See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1700 $90. EF: $50, Mbr $30. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! OCT. 25, DCC Scholastic Rated & Nonrated Tournament Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- 4SS, G/30 d0. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH.Registration: USCF & FIDE rated! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess- pionships 9:00 to 9:45. Rds.: 10:00, 11:15, 12:30, & 1:45. Entry fee: $20.00 by club.org, 212-477-3716. 6SS, G/60, d10, open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & Oct 22nd then $30.00. Trophy awards only. Tournament limited to sixty participants. More information contact: Kay Stanley 937-477-1267 or NOV. 20, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated team in each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. email dcc [email protected]. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined NOV. 8, Parma Novemberfest req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 4SS, G/45 d5. German Central Organization, 7863 York Rd. (1/4 mi. N 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 9 sections. Online of Sprague), Parma, OH. Sections: Open, U2000, U1600. Reg.: 8-9AM. entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: $43 until 2/7, $53 2/8- Rds.: 9:30-11:15-1:30-3:15. Prizes (b/50): Open 1st $160, 2nd $80; Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2/24, $60 2/25 to 9 am 2/28. Entry fee at site, all sections: $60. High , Marshall FIDE Thursdays! U2000 1st $120, 2nd $60; U1600 1st $120, 2nd $60; U1200 1st $6. Ent: NOV. 20, DEC. 4, 11, 18, JAN. 1 School, open to all in grades K-12. EF $46.20 mailed by 2/7. Top NYS $20. Info & entries: William Wright, 19121 Wheelers Ln., Strongsville, NOTE: No games Nov. 27 and Dec. 25. 5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): OH 44149. Phone: (440) 572-9565. E-mail: [email protected]. Web grade K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Invitational. High School www.parmachessclub.org/. $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, commit before round 4. Reg.: Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $46 mailed by 2/7. 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each. Junior High, open to all in grades K-9. EF $45.90 mailed by 2/7. Top Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NYS grade K-8 qualifies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle NOV. 8, Toledo November Swiss Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo , Marshall November U2300! FIDE rated! School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $45.80 mailed NOV. 21-23, 22-23 OR 23 Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington $820 by 2/7. Elementary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $45.60 mailed by 2/7. 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: GTD: EF: Reg.: Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $300-150-100 U2100 $145 U1800 $125. $60, Mbr $40. $20 by 11/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: Schedules: $45.50 mailed by 2/7. Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $45.30 mailed Ends 15 min before round start. Max two byes, req. at entry. $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James 3 day 2 day by 2/7. Primary Reserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. merge with 3 day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then EF: $45.20 mailed by 2/7. K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $45.10 mailed by merge in round 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess 2/7. Postmarked 2/8-18: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (NEW club.org, 212-477-3716. 2/18. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. SITE) Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Trophies phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. to , Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (New site) NOV. 21, 28, DEC. 5, 12, 19, Marshall Friday 1pm G/120! - FIDE top 15 players and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, NOV. 15 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Embassy Suites, Blue Ash (see Rated K-1, and each reserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 Kings Island Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($300 b/24): $150-75, U2000 $75. EF: $30, Mbr $20. (HS Reserve), U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, Rds.: 1pm each Fri. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. U800 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve), U500 (Primary), U200 (Primary no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- Reserve, K-1). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. 477-3716. Championship, Labor Day weekend 2014 (Albany), to top player each NOV. 28, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) section, if not already qualified for free entry from another event. Sched- A State Championship Event! See Grand Prix. ule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3, awards NOV. 22, 2014 Ohio Grade Level Championships 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: 5SS; Sections: grades K through 12, players must play in section for NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress $129-129, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, two nights minimum, reserve their grade. Site: Eastgate Holiday Inn & Suites, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., (PA) by 2/6 or rate may increase. Free parking for overnight guests. 7 days Cincinnati, OH 45245. Time Controls: sections (= grades) K through 2: See Grand Prix. notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, G/30 d5 all rounds; sections 3 through 6: rounds 1-4 G/30 d5, round 5 NOV. 29, Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1600) 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, G/45 d5; sections 7 through 12: rounds 1-4 G/45 d5, round 5 G/60 d5. 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, use AWD #657633. Online entry: www.chessaction.com. Mail entry: EF: $30 through Nov 8, then $35 through Nov 20 ($10/$15 for players U1700 $55. 2-U1600 ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, with financial need). All entries must be received by Nov. 20. No onsite Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), section, registration. Awards: Individual trophies to top 5 places in each section Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to and all others scoring 3.5 or more; team trophies to top 3 teams in each 477-3716. Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 section. Bughouse side event Friday evening, Nov. 21, entry fee $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged or $5. Complete information at: www.chesscincinnati.com. Contact: NOV. 30, Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1700) $60. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @)), 347-201-2260. Bring Alan Hodge 513-600-9915, [email protected]. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. U1900 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry See Grand Prix. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- North Carolina NOV. 29, Cincy Tornado: Thanksgiving Chess 477-3716. 4-SS, G/60 d5. New 9:00AM 1st RD START TIME. First Baptist Church, OCT. 17-19, North Carolina Senior Open DEC. 2, Marshall First Tuesday Rapid! FIDE Rapid Rated See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65 U1800 $55. EF: $40, OCT. 31-NOV. 2, Southeastern FIDE Championship Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. See Grand Prix. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) ONCE RATED, ALWAYS RATED Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St., Durham, NC 27701. 3 sections DEC. 4, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated b/ rating (800+, u800, u400) Trophies: players w/plus score, all schools, You never lose your rating, no matter how 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: and all clubs. Sched: Reg. 10-10:15a. Games: 10:30a-3:30p. EF: 25 by long it has been since you last played. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, 11/24, 35 afterwards. Bughouse Side Event: 8xG/5 d0, trophies to all req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. teams w/plus scores. Reg.: 3-4p, Games: 4:30-6:30pm. EF: 10 ea If you return to tournament play after a 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. (20/team) by 11/24, 13 ea (23/team) afterwards. Info/Entry/Flyer: DEC. 5-7, 6-7 OR 7, Marshall December Grand Prix! FIDE Rated http://BayAreaChess.com/kidsnc. [email protected]. W. long absence, please tell the director your See Grand Prix. NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Open Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5) approximate rating and year of play. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Convention Center, 301 W Morgan St., Durham NC 27701. 2 Sects b/ent. DEC. 8, 15, 22, 29, JAN. 5, Marshall Monday U1600! Prizes: 75% of EFs. Reg.: 10-10:15a. Games: 10:30a-4p. EF: 33 by If you rejoin USCF after many years 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1300 $90. EF: $50, Members $30. 11/24, 43 afterwards. Info/Entry/Flyer: http://BayAreaChess.com/cash, without being a member, please provide Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. [email protected], W. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ACC Cash Your Checks Championship this information to the TD and to USCF as 477-3716. (Thanksgiving Weekend) well. DEC. 11, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: JAN. 23-25, Land of the Sky XXVIII $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, See Grand Prix.

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11195 Winton Rd., Cinti, OH 45218. Corner of Sharon Rd. & Winton Rd. Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- $25 early, $30 late. Non-members $30 early by Oct 04, $35 late. Rds. EF: $30 if paid online or $35 at site. Credit Cards accepted at site. b/35 11:15am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W. start at 10am and other ASAP. Registration starts at 8am. Send entries Open: $200-$100; 1st A,B,C,D/under...each $100. Biggest Rating Upset to: MCC, PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187. [email protected], OCT. 24-25, 2014 U.S. Blind Chess Championship - NOTE DATE Prize $30. Floating 2nd Prize: Class Section with most players gets $50 CHANGE www.memphischess.com. 2nd-Place Prize. Master Bounty Prize; any player or first player to win See Nationals. against one seeded master wins $50 and $25 for a draw. If one seed OCT. 25, Mike Barton Memorial 4 Site: master has perfect 4.0 score, he has earned the $50 bounty. Masters OCT. 26, 2014 PA State Game/45 Championship Courtyard Memphis East/Bill Morris Parkway, 3076 Kirby Parkway, Play Free and we feed you lunch. Master EF deducted from prize. Reg. See Grand Prix. Memphis, TN 38115, 1-901-365-6400. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prizes based on 8-8:45. NEW ROUND TIMES: 9:00am-12:00-2:30-5:00; Register & Pay 30: $250, 150, 100, 75, 25. Class prizes: B, C, D, E $50 gift certificates. OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR NOV. 1-2 (NEW DATES), 5th annual Boardwalk Entry Fee: MCC members $20 early by Oct 18, $25 late. Non-members online www.chessearth.com. Side Event: Swiss Double Speed Chess Open (NJ) Tourney afterwards $20 EF, G/5 d0. $25 early by Oct 18, $30 late. Rounds: 10am and others as soon as See Grand Prix. possible Registration: 8:30am-9:45am. [email protected]; www.mem , 1st Annual Holiday Open DEC. 12-14 OR 13-14 NOV. 1 NOT OCT. 25, Boardwalk Open Blitz (BLZ) (New date) (NJ) phischess.com. See Grand Prix. See New Jersey. NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! , W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads See Grand Prix. , Toledo December Swiss NOV. 1 DEC. 13 Our 25th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington See Grand Prix. Rds.: 9:30,12,2:30. Info: [email protected]. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: NOV. 22-23, Mid-South Open $20 by 12/11, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) See Grand Prix. $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James See Grand Prix. Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Texas , 57th Gateway Open Oklahoma NOV. 8 OCT. 18-19, Amarillo October Open 4SS, G/70 d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA See Grand Prix. OCT. 11-12, 3rd OCF Fall FIDE Open 15217. EF: $28 postmarked by 11/5, $38 thereafter, $3 discount to PCC See Grand Prix. members. Two Sections: Open and Reserve (U1800). Prizes $$615 OCT. 25, Many Springs 69 b/25, top prize in Open guaranteed 100%! Open: $120-90, U2000 $80. North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) See Grand Prix. Reserve: $100-70, U1600 $60, U1400 $50, U1200/Unr $45. Reg.: 9- Hills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned 9:45. Half-point byes available any round, must be requested by the as prizes. Sections to be determined by participation. Registration on- NOV. 28-30, 6th OCF FIDE Thanksgiving start of Round 2. Rds.: 10AM-12:30PM-4:00PM-6:30PM. Info: 412-421- site 8:45-9:05. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:15PM, Third See Grand Prix. 1881, www.pittsburghcc.org. Entries: Pittsburgh Chess Club, Attn: Mike Round 2:30PM. Additional information: Tom Crane at either 817-296- FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships Holsinger, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Make checks payable 4287, [email protected] or www.tarrantcountychessclub.org/. to Pittsburgh Chess Club. W. (TX) OCT. 25-26, 2014 DCC Fide Open IX See Grand Prix. NOV. 8, MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads See Grand Prix. Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 3RR, 40/75 SD/30 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. A State Championship Event! Oregon 1 9:30AM then asap. Scholastic: 4SS, K-12 G/40 d5. EF: $5 rec’d by OCT. 31-NOV 2, OCT. 31 OR NOV. 1-2, 18th Annual Texas Grade NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) Thurs. before, $15 on site. Reg. ends 9:30am. Rd. 1 10AM then asap. and Collegiate Championships See Grand Prix. Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, 4440 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org or [email protected]. DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) TX 75063. HR: $94/$94/$99/$104. 972.929.8400 Mention Texas Grade See Grand Prix. NOV. 15, 13th Annual Horizons for Youth Scholastic Fall Chess or mention code TGJ30A to get rate. Reserve by Sept 29 or rate may 5SS, G/30 d5. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., not be honored. Collegiate: Oct 31-Nov 2. 5SS, G/90, with 30 sec inc. MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii International Open (HI) Main Campus, College Center Building, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: Collegiate is open to any college player. Only Texas players/Colleges $$ See Grand Prix. 7:30-8:45am. Rds.: 9:30, 11, 12:30, 2, 3:30. Two Tournaments: 1) USCF can be be Texas Collegiate Champs. $400-$200-$100, 1st ‘1600- Rated Section Age 18 and under with two sections, Open and U1200. 2) 1800’ $200, 1st ‘1200-1599’ $200, 1st U1200 $200, Unrated eligible for Age-Based, Non-Rated Sections ages 14 and under and all 5 rounds U1200 prize or 1st -3rd overall only. Plaques to top 5 Individuals, Plaques Pennsylvania done by 3pm. EF: $30 by 11:59 pm on Thursday November 13, $35 later to top 5 Teams (top four players added for team scores, no more than 2 & on site. Prizes: Rated- Cash Open Section - $200 1st place, $100 2nd teams per school.) EF: $49 by 10/17/14, $69 thereafter. Do not mail Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) place guaranteed, U1200 $75 1st place guaranteed. Trophies Open after 10/25 as your entry may not be received in time. Reg.: Fri 10/31 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, Section - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th U1400; Trophies U1200 Section - 1st, 2nd, from 7:00 pm-7:30 pm. Rds.: Rd. 1 at 10/31 at 7:45pm. Sat 12:15pm- PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. 3rd, U1000, U800, U600, UNR. Non-Rated Trophies b/o age. For rated 5:30pm. Sun. 9 am and 1:45 pm. One 1/2 pt bye available, any round, if 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per section, please bring . Random draw prizes at end of requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has not received a full point section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site tournament. Sudden death, if necessary for 1st-4th - G/10, tie breaks bye. Team pairings will be turn off for later rounds, probably for round only. RDS.: 7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehigh- determine color and clock placement. Ent: Online registration only: 3. Fide rated and USCF rated and uses Fide Rules. USCF ratings/rules valleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. www.northampton.edu/Community-Programs/Horizons-For-Youth/Spe- will be used for pairings and prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one Every Saturday - LVCA QUADS/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 cial-Events-and-Partnerships.htm or call Horizons for Youth at 610-861- hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Online registration G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Site: Holy 4120 for assistance. Info: Jane 610-861-4120, Scott Zrinski (TD), sazrin- and team room information on website at www.dallaschess.com. Grades Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: [email protected] or Bruce Davis (Chief TD), BDavis@lehighvalleychess 9-12: Oct 31 or Nov 1 – Nov 2. 5SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. (Round 1 of 2 Open Section EF: $15. Prizes: $50 for 3-0 score, else $45 for 1st. RBO club.org. day is G/60 d5). Each grade is Open to TX residents or players attending Texas schools. Players must play in their own grade. Note Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 (BLZ) , PCL November Quick Quads (QC) NOV. 16 that small 9-12 sections may be merged with a bigger 9-12 section. Tro- Event Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow phies to top 10 ind. & top 5 teams (top three players added for team more prizes if 12 or more. Ph: 484-866-3045, Bruce. Info: srdiamondd@ Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- scores, no more than 2 teams per school in each grade.) EF: $35 if post- yahoo.com. 11:15am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W. marked by 10/17/14, $59 thereafter or on site. Do not mail after 10/25 North Penn Chess Club , 2014 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) as your entry may not be received in time. Schedule: 3 day or 2 day. Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. www.northpennchessclub.org for NOV. 23 See Grand Prix. Reg.: 3day: Fri 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm. 3day Rd.1 is on Fri at 7:45 pm. schedule & info or 215-699-8418. Reg.: 2day on Sat on 7:30 am – 8:30 am. 2 day Rd. 1 is at 9 am. Sections NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress OCT. 4, LVCA OCT Matt O’Brien Open Swiss #3 $$200 Gtd. See Grand Prix. merge then rds. Sat 12:15pm-5:30pm., Sun. 9 am and 1:45 pm. Sat. reg- 4-SS, G/40 d5. EF: $15,$10 College/U18 yrs old, $5 more each CASH istration may require a 1/2 pt. 1st rd. bye. One 1/2 pt bye available, any ONLY after 10/1, FREE ENTRY TO UNRATEDS, if paying 1 year USCF NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) round, if requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has not received a Dues. Prizes: $70-1st, $35-2nd, $35-U2000/Unr, $30-U1200, $30-Top See Grand Prix. full point bye. Team pairings may be turn off for later rounds. Grades Rds.: Onsite Reg.: Site: College. 12-1:30-3- 4:30pm. Opens 11:30 am. NOV. 29, National Congress Blitz (BLZ) K-8: Nov 1 – Nov 2. 6SS, Rds. 1-3 G/45 d5; Rds. 4-6 G/60 d5. Each Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Loews Philadelphia Hotel (see grade is Open to TX residents or players attending Texas schools. Check payable to: “Bruce Davis”, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. National Chess Congress). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro- Players must play in their own grade. Trophies to top 10 ind. & top 5 Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org. portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at teams (top three players added for team scores, no more than 2 teams OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress site only, no checks. Reg. ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: per school in each grade.) RDS.: Sat. rds. 9:30-12:05-2:10-4:15. Sun. (VA) 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. rds. 10-1:15. ALL: EF: $35 if postmarked by 10/17. $59 thereafter or at See Grand Prix. site. Do not mail after 10/25 as your entry may not be received in time. DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 33rd annual Empire City Open (NY) All: Entries to: Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn OCT. 18-19, Central New York Open (NY) See Grand Prix. Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Entry must include Name, USCF ID (or new/pend- See Grand Prix. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open ing), grade & school and school location. Incomplete entries will be OCT. 19, PCL October Quick Quads (QC) See Grand Prix. charged at site entry fee. No refunds after 10/29. Email: info@dal- 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow laschess.com, 214-632-9000. Do not call after 10/29 as we are traveling. FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- Online registration and team room information on website at www.dal- pionships (NY) laschess.com. Side events: Unrated Blitz open tournament on 10/31 at See New York. 7:45 pm. EF: $15, Trophy prizes. Bughouse Open Tournament Sat. 8:35 pm. EF: $20/team. Trophy prizes. Registration for side events online or DROPPING OUT? Rhode Island onsite only. W. Have to miss a round? It is very impor- JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) NOV. 8-9, 2014 DCC Fide Open X tant that you NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. before pairings are made, so no one is NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open deprived of a game! If you forfeit without Tennessee See Grand Prix. , 2014 UTDallas Fall FIDE Open , National Chess Day NOV. 21-26 notice, you may be FINED up to the OCT. 11 See Grand Prix. amount of the entry fee! 4ss, G/60 d5. Courtyard Memphis East/Bill Morris Parkway, 3076 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115, 1-901-365-6400. Prizes based on 30: NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) $150, 100, 75, 50, 25. Class prizes: B,C, D/E $50 each. EF: Members See Grand Prix.

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DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (dorm room) 920-424-1106. 2015 Denker/Barber/NGIT qualifier; Open (NV) NOV. 22-23, 22nd Annual David Zofchak Memorial to youth born after 11/8/1993. In 5 Sections, Open: 5SS, G/120 d5, EF: See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/2 d5. Site: Sleep Inn Lake Wright 6280 Northampton Blvd., $17 in advance by 11/4; $22 at site. Prizes: Top 5, Top 2 each 1600, Norfolk, VA 23502, 757-461-6251 EF: $45 if rec’d. by 11/20, else $55. 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1100, Under 1100 and Unrated. Girl’s Junior DEC. 27-30, 2014 Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess $775 b/o 30 $160-$130-$110; 1500-1800 & Unr. $90-$70: 1200-1499 Open: 5SS, G/120 d5, EF: $17 in advance by 11/4; $22 at site. Prizes: Championship $90-$70, U1200 $65. Prizes increased w/36+ entries. A VCF Cup event. Top 3 and top ages 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 9-10 and Under 9. Reserve See Nationals. Reg.: 9-9:30. Rds.: Sat: 9:45-2:15-7, Sun: 9:30-2:00. Mbr: VCF $10/$5. (U1100 or Unrated): 5SS, G/120 d5, EF: $17 in advance by 11/4; $22 DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) HR: $74 Free breakfast. Please reserve by 11/10. Entry & checks: Vir- at site. Prizes: Top 5, Top 2 each 900, 800, 700, 600, 500 and Under See Grand Prix. ginia Chess, 1370 S. Braden Cres., Norfolk, VA 23502. Info only: ernest. 500 and top 3 Unrated. Non-Rated Beginner’s Grade 7-12: 5SS, G/ EF: , Southwest Class Championships [email protected], (757)853-5296. On-line entry and details www.va 120 d5, Open to Grades 7-12. $16 in advance by 11/4; $21 at site. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 chess.org. Prizes: Top 5 and top 3 Grade 7-9. Non-Rated Beginner’s Grade K-6: See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/120 d5, Open to Grades K-6. EF: $16 in advance by 11/4; $21 at NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) site. Prizes: Top 5 and top 3 Grade K-3. ALL: Reg.: 11/8 8:45-9:30 A.M. Utah See Grand Prix. Rds.: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before OCT. 24-25 OR 25, Utah Open JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open 11/7), [email protected]. www.wischess.org. W. See Grand Prix. (PA) See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) NOV. 8-9, WCA Veteran’s Tournament See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/120 d5. Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner Washington of High and Osceola St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $40 (dorm room) 920- 424- 1106. Open to Age 21 and over. EF: $25 by 11/4; $30 at site. $$b/ Vermont Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 40 and 3 per class: $150-90. A-$70; B-$60; C-$50; D-$40; E/Unr-$40. , Washington Challengers Cup NOV. 1-2, 2014 Vermont Open OCT. 25-26 Reg.: 11/8 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. Held in See Grand Prix. 2 Sections. Open: 4SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5. Reserve (U1800): 5SS, Sat. conjunction with the WI Junior Open but in a separate room. ENT: Mike 30/90, SD/30 d5, Sun. 40/120, SD/60, d5. Seattle Chess Club, 2150 Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- North 107th St., Seattle, WA 98133. 206-417-5405. $$1,300/b50. Open: 608-467-8510 (evenings before 11/7), [email protected]. pionships (NY) FIDE Rated, $300-200, U2100 $100, U1900 $100. Reserve (U1800): www.wischess.org. W. See New York. $200-130, U1600 $90, U1400 $90, U1200/Unr $90. Foreign ratings used for players with no USCF rating. EF: $60 if postmarked or online by NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) 10/22, $70 at site. Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs. Registration: 9- See Grand Prix. Virginia 9:45 am. Rds.: Open: Sat. 10 am & 5 pm, Sun. 11 am & 5 pm. Reserve: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Arlington Chess Club Sat. 10 am, 2:30 pm, 7 pm, Sun. 11 am & 5 pm. Bye: limit 1 (Open), limit NOV. 28-30, 2014 North Central Open/Martz Memorial! The oldest chess club in the Washington, DC area, visit any Friday 2 (Reserve), request before end of Rd. 2. Memb. Req’d: $25 ($19 A WI tour event, www.wischess.org. Olympia Resort & Spa, 1350 Royale evening to play “ladder” games (30/90, SD/60 d5). We also offer tour- juniors). OSA. ENT: Checks payable to Washington Chess Federation. Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI, (262) 369-4999, www.olympiaresort.com , naments, lessons, DC Chess League, GM lectures/simuls, & other events. Mail to: Dan Mathews, 749 Somerset Ln., Edmonds, WA 98020-2646. HR: $89 Single/Double, $99 Triple, $109 Quads (Mention Chess). TC: Location: Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Info: [email protected], 425-218-7529. Enter online: www. 30/90 d5, SD/1 d5. Rounds: Fri 12-6, Sat 10-3-8, Sun 10-3:30. EF: $45 Arlington, VA 22203. Directions, contact info: www.arlingtonchessclub.com. nwchess.com/onlineregistration. W. if received by 11-26, $50 after 11-26. $5 off entry for each room night booked at the Olympia Resort & Spa. Please check out wischess.org for Capital Area Chess NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) rules and info about this discount. Byes: 3 half point byes (2 only allowed Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays for Small group lessons, Scholas- See Grand Prix. for U1400) available but no byes allowed for rd. 7. Prizes b/50: $400- tic & Open Tournaments/Events, Lectures & Simuls or just Casual play. , 24th annual North American Open $200-(Need 8+ players in that class to have 2nd class prize) A & B Visit our website at www.capitalareachess.com for event schedules or DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29 (NV) $110, 2nd $60 - C & D $100, 2nd $55 - U1200 $90. Reg.: Nov 28 from contact by email at [email protected]. Location: Capital Area See Grand Prix. 10:30-11:30am. Entries: (Make payable to WCA) Ben Corcoran, 2711 Chess, Inc., 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. N.University Dr. #64 Waukesha, WI 53188. Q&A: Ask for Ben 262-506- , North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Con- DEC. 29 4203 or [email protected]. gress See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open , The Wisconsin Memorial (CA-N) DEC. 13-14 OCT. 12, Washington Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) 5SS, 45/120,SD/60 d5. Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 53715. EF: $22 (Juniors $18) by Dec. 9. $3 more later or on site. $$b/50 , 3rd Annual Chess 4 Charity Tournament MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii and 4 per class: $160-110. A - $90, B - $80, C - $70, D - $60, E - $50, OCT. 19 International Open (HI) Quads. Game 30 d5. OLGC School, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182. U1000 - $40, Unr - $40. Upset $50. Reg.: 9-9:30 AM 12/13. Rds.: 10- EF: $40 if by 10/16, $50 after or at site. Open to all ages; Rated and See Grand Prix. 2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. ENT: Dennis Kosterman, 28 Singleton Ct., Madison, Unrated Sections. Reg.: by 12:30. All proceeds will go to the Children’s WI 53711, 608-770-3133. INFO: [email protected]. www.wischess. org. Miracle Network Hospitals. More info at www.chess4charity.com or bri- Wisconsin WI Chess Tour Event. W. [email protected] OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships OCT. 24-25, 2014 Roanoke FIDE Harvest Open (IL) Wyoming See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! , 29th Emporia Open , 2014 Wyoming Open OCT. 25-26 OCT. 18, Hales Corners Challenge XX NOV. 1-2 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 5SS, Rd.1 G/60 d5, rds. 2-5 35/90 d5 SD/1 d0. LCCC Conference Center, Section: , CAC Nov 2014 FIDE Open Room 124, 1400 E. College Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Open to NOV. 1-2 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! all. PF: b/entries. EF: $20 Pre-entry, $25 at door. Reg.: 8:30-9:00 am, See Grand Prix. NOV. 8-9, 2014-2015 Wisconsin Junior Open Sat 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 5:30 pm, Sun 9:00 am, 2:30 pm, Ent: Brian NOV. 8-9, 19th Annual Northern Virginia Open! Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola Walker, 2835 Forest Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307-640-2349. Email: See Grand Prix. St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $40 Full Service, $30 Student Service; [email protected]. W.

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

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The search capabilities of MSA have been enhanced to assist $1,000-$1,499 12 8 20 • The prize fund for which all masters are $1,500-$1,999 14 10 6 30 TDs in finding existing member IDs. eligible MUST equal or exceed $300 $2,000-$2,499 16 12 8 4 40 guaranteed; $150 be guaranteed to first For more details, please check the USCF website: $2,500-$2,999 18 14 10 6 2 50 place; no more than one prize under $100 www.uschess.org/rtgchange.php. $3,000-$3,999 20 16 12 8 4 60 may count towards the Grand Prix (GP) total; $4,000-$4,999 22 18 15 12 8 5 80 and prizes below the maximum entry fee do PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS $5,000-$5,999 24 20 17 14 11 8 6 100 HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND $6,000-$9,999 26 22 19 16 13 10 8 6 120 not count towards the GP total. Many GP tournament organizers will contribute $10,000-$29,999 30 26 23 20 16 13 10 8 4 150 • Class prizes for Under 2300 or a higher rating $1 per player to the Professional Health & $30,000 & up 36 32 29 26 21 18 14 12 8 4 200 requirement qualify towards GP points, but if Benefits Fund. All GP tournaments that $ (Enhanced) 54 48 44 39 31 27 21 18 12 6 300 they exceed 25% of the total qualifying GP participate in this program are entitled to be Points involved divided equally (rounded to two decimal money, they count as 25% of the total. points) among tied players. promoted to the next higher GP category—for • Other than entry fees and USCF dues, no example, a 6-point tournament would become a charges over $25 are permitted. 10-point tournament. Points in the top category USCF MEMBERSHIP RATES • The tournament must be submitted for the are promoted 50 percent. 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HEATHER PHOTO: FLEWELLING CLASS-A TOURNAMENT PLAYER POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN ASTRONOMY

am a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute for Astronomy, working on the imaging processing pipeline for I the Pan-STARRS telescopes. In life, my best move was to take this job in Hawaii!—I have a wonderful job, I live in paradise, and I have the means to travel to chess tournaments on the mainland! There are very few women in the sci- ences and fewer still in chess. In both chess and the sciences, girls lose interest in middle school. In contrast, I started to play chess with my friends in high school. Why was I different? I had good mentors. When I was a teenager, I looked up to both my dad and Alexey Root (1989 U.S. Women’s Champion, and a regular at our chess club). I feel like the support of my family and role models such as Alexey Root gave me what I needed to become a scientist and a chess player. For this reason, my first win against my father in a rated game was important Why was I different? to me and gives rise to My Best Move. The game itself is terrible, but it was very influ- ential for me. Compared to my expert-rated “ I had good mentors. opponent, I was inexperienced. In the dia- grammed position, I was down in material. ” I won, not because of my brilliance, but This is the position before White’s 18th 19. Rfc1 Nxg2 because my dad blundered and I saw how move at which point my dad left for 15 Stronger is 19. ... Bd4, but I didn’t see to take advantage of his mistake. minutes to take a phone call. I sat there, it. looking at my game, imagining all the Dear ol’ dad ways my dad would win, all the while 20. Qxg2 Nf4 21. Qf3 Qxh3 22. Qxh3 Nxh3+ Michael Flewelling (2028) being very annoyed that I had lost material 23. Kf1 Bxc3 so quickly. This is a terrible attitude to Heather Flewelling (1401) I want to trade off pieces and simplify. Action - Fri., Houston, Texas, 07.22.1994 have at the board. After my dad returned, he played ... 24. bxc3 f5 25. Nf3 Rae8 26. Rab1 b6 27. d4 18. Qe2? Re7 28. Nh4 Rfe8! 29. Kg2 Nf4+ 30. Kf3 Re3+ 31. Kf2 Nd3+, White resigned. Perhaps because I’d already been staring at the board for so long, I realized he had My first time beating an expert! And in made a blunder. There are all kinds of a rated game! tactics allowing different forks and pins. This game was a game of firsts for me. Here, I found what I consider My Best It was my first win against my dad, the Move: first game I annotated, and the first I memorized. It taught me to never give up, 18. ... Nxe3! even when I am down. This is better than 18. ... Nhg3 otherwise he’d only lose the Exchange when he would Whose Best Move would you like to see? Write to WHITE TO PLAY have two pieces for a rook and two pawns. us at [email protected].

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45th annual NATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS At luxurious Loews Philadelphia Hotel 6 rounds, Nov 28-30 or 29-30, 2014 - early finish times! $35,000 guaranteed prizes plus 35 trophies/plaques!

6rounds,40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds Student/Alumni plaques to top 5 teams of 4 1-3 G/45, d10). Trophy Sections play separate 2-day (regardless of section) representing any US college, schedule only, 11/29-30, G/45, d10. HS, or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St, Philadelphia 19107. Special room rates $100-100- Top 7 sections entry fees: $118 online at 125, 215-627-1200, reserve by 11/13. Hotel has valet chessaction.com by 11/26, $125 phoned to 406-896- parking only, with a chess rate of $30/day. Park 2038 (no questions) by 11/24, 3-day $123, 2-day America, 25 S 12th St (1 block from Loews) is about $122 mailed by 11/19. All $140 at site, or online until $17 each day, or $8 for 12 hrs Sat & Sun. Gateway 2hoursbeforefirstgame.Nochecksatsite,credit Garage, 3/5 mile away at 1540 Spring St. is about $5 cards OK. Re-entry $60 (except Premier). Sat or Sun. Many restaurants, shops, museums Trophy sections entry fees: $38 online at withineasywalkingdistance,includingworldfamous chessaction.com by 11/26, $45 phoned to 406-896- Reading Terminal Market 1.5 blocks from Loews. 2038 by 11/24, $42 mailed by 11/20, $50 at site. USCF membership required. Special 1 year 10 sections- you play only those in your section. dues with magazine: see TLA or chesstour.com. Premier: Open to 2000/over & juniors under 18 1800/over. $3000-1500-800-400-200, clear/tiebreak 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12 win $100, U2400/Unr $1600-800. FIDE, 150 GPP. noon & 6 pm; Sat 12 & 6; Sun 10 am & 3:30. Under 2200/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200. 2-day schedule (Open through U1200): Reg. Under 2000/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat. 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:30 pm, 6 Under 1800/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200. pm; Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. Under 1600/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200. 3-day and 2-day schedules merge after round 3; Under 1400/Unr: $1600-800-400-300-200. all compete for same prizes. Under 1200/Unr: $1600-800-400-300-200. Trophy Sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, Under 1000/Unr: Trophies to top 10. rds Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. Under 800/Unr: Trophies to top 10. Saturday night blitz: starts 10:30 pm. K-12 Under 600/Unr: trophies to top 10. Half-point byes available all rounds, limit 3; Each trophy section: 3 yr USCF memb to 1st. Premier must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. Unrated may not win over $300 in U1200, $600 U1400, $900 U1600, $1200 U1800, $1500 U2000. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. December ratings used, except unofficial Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: Best male-female uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 2-player combined score among all sections: $2000- $15 service charge for refunds. 1000-600-400. Team average must be under 2200; Advance entries are posted at chessaction.com. teammates may be in different sections; must register Entry: www.chessaction.com or Continental (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803.