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4 May 2016 | Chess Life

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NATIONALS IN NASHVILLE CONTRIBUTORS Our biggest spring scholastic, the Elementary goes to the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee COLONEL (RETIRED) from May 6th through 8th. Look for on-scene DAVID HATER (Military reporting from       , who Chess) recently retired from will also be giving a and the U.S. Army after a 27-year lecture. career. He is a three-time Armed Forces Open champion and serves as the captain of the USA’s NATO team.

DR. DAAIM SHABAZZ (Emory Tate) is a professor of global business at Florida A&M University. He plans to release a book recounting the life and selected games of IM Emory Tate in the near future. He created thechessdrum.net in 2001.

GM IAN ROGERS (Zurich) is a CHICAGO OPEN frequent contributor of Look for updates and photographs from the Chicago Open (May 26-30) on Memorial Day Weekend. international event reports.

AL LAWRENCE (USAT East) is the former Executive Director of both US Chess and the . He is currently Managing Director for the U.S. Chess Trust and XCONNECT WITH US chair of the US Chess college Find @USChess on twitter, @US_Chess on chess committee. His latest Instagram and facebook.com/uschess and look for book, with GM Lev Alburt, is increased activity during major events, Chess for the Gifted and Busy. including our national scholastics.

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www.uschess.org 7 Counterplay / Readers Respond

Revisiting the PanAm Intercollegiate Championship

        Al Lawrence responds: In the latest article about College Chess and the PanAms (Chess Life, March 2016), there were a few points brought up by the author which are not accurate As its title “Texas Tech Comeback” predicts, the recent piece and I would like to set the records straight. is about the Texas Tech University comeback. The facts make a dramatic narrative: Texas Tech lost most of its championship 1. Webster University did not import a championship team ready made as chess team to Webster and rebounded in three years to win stated. This is completely false. The facts are absolutely clear. The Webster chess program officially began in August 2012. The top five players of the the most prestigious open championship in college chess—with Webster inaugural championship team were: GMs , Georg Meier, a team that included the only who hadn’t gone , Fidel Corrales Jimenez and Manuel Leon Hoyos. With the exception to Webster. If this were football rather than chess, you could of Meier who was a sophomore, the other four came to Webster as freshmen. look forward to the film version. (But I doubt NCAA rules The next two who joined the “A” team, GMs Liem Le and Illia Nyzhnyk, were would have permitted the move.) Nothing was intended to be also freshman. Therefore, it is clear that Webster built the most powerful team insulting to the Webster players or to diminish the from scratch. accomplishments of the Webster program. 2. The students who decided to transfer to Webster from Texas Tech did not recounts many outstanding things about the defect. Texas Tech abandoned these students by not timely living up to the Webster program. I don’t think any of these points is really written scholarship commitment. The administrators let these students down contested in my article. More than once in the past, I’ve written and they had no choice but to leave. about Webster’s dominance in college chess—for example, in the Chess Life feature stories on the 2013 and 2014 PanAms, 3. The SPICE chess program doesn’t offer free iPads or better conditions than won by Webster. The March 2016 article was not intended to other major chess programs. We don’t buy players. We have a limited amount be a full explanation of the accomplishments of the Webster of scholarships available each year. Last year, we had to decline the applica- University chess team. Here are some necessarily brief point- tions from about half a dozen grandmasters. We have a long waiting list of by-point reactions: students trying to get into the SPICE program at Webster. Therefore, we simply don’t approach anyone from other programs. 1. The story recognizes Webster as “the premier college squad.” The lead paragraph about Webster importing a championship 4. Contrary to the rumors and innuendos, the Webster–SPICE chess program team refers to the program that left Texas Tech to go to Webster does not have the largest scholarship budget. in 2012, not future team-building. That was my intention. I’m So how did SPICE win five straight Final Four championships (two with Texas glad Paul had a chance to clarify. Tech and three with Webster) even when others have bigger budgets? Here 2. After financing its chess program for five years and building are some of the reasons: it into a national championship program, Texas Tech saw a) Our world-class training program is unique and we have different improvement chess team members, along with senior staff, decamp to Webster. plans for every student, and not a one size fits all approach. Because of this, our In the piece, I don’t speculate about the reasons. I can attest players gained more ratings and win more major titles than all of the other that GM Elshan Moradiabadi, the championship team member chess programs by a big margin. who stayed at Texas Tech, continued to receive a significant b) Our head coach, , is the only coach who has won both coach of scholarship—and that Texas Tech continued to provide, in the year in the U.S. and trainer of the year by FIDE. She chose to devote 100 round numbers, about $150,000 in chess scholarships for each percent to coaching and her students instead of the double duties of competing of the three years after the 2012 championship. Again, none and coaching at the same time. When a coach also competes, it may create a of this is discussed in the original article. fracture relationship between the coach/stu dents because they may face each 3. The reference to iPads and free trips is not linked to Webster other across the board. in the story, and no connection to Webster is intended. As I’ve c) We do a better job scouting players and picking the students with the right explained, it’s not all about Webster. fit. We don’t rely on just ratings. We focus a lot on personal characters, person- 4. The story does not claim that SPICE has the largest chess alities, training habits, and willingness to learn and improve, etc. scholarship budget. These are some of the reasons why SPICE won a record five straight Final Four As I’ve explained privately to Paul, I think he has read into the Championships and ranked number one for about 250 consecutive weeks, in story, inferring connections to the Webster program that either addition to our students averaging between 3.5-3.7 GPAs. weren’t intended or do not exist in the article. Paul Truong, via e-mail

8 May 2016 | Chess Life TOM HACKNEY CORRESPONDING SQUARES Painting the Chess Games of Marcel Duchamp May 19 - September 11, 2016

An exhibition of paintings based on the movement of pieces in chess games played by the celebrated French artist and chess player, Marcel Duchamp. Duchamp once remarked that playing a game of chess was like making a drawing. In Hackney’s pictures, the beauty in those games is captured and made visible in a single static image.

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www.uschess.org 9 First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S.

by donations. Eade mentioned Neil Falconer (1923-2014), a San Francisco attorney, as being particularly generous. Returning to the theme of his lecture, “The Making of a Chess Reference,” Eade told how Chess For Dummies began. To publish chess books through his Hypermodern Press, Eade relied on Microsoft Word For Dummies. He also liked garish yellow covers of the For Dummies series and the distribution its books got. When he spotted Wine For Dummies at a bookstore, Eade realized that the For Dummies series was expanding beyond computer reference books. So he submitted a query letter and a sample chapter of Chess For Dummies. His submission might have been the end of his story, except that an acquaintance was able to set up a face- to-face meeting at the then-publisher of Chess For Dummies, IDG. Eade traveled the short distance from his home in Menlo Park to IDG headquarters in Fremont, California. There, he signed the contract to write the book. As Eade sent drafts of that first edition to IDG, his editor asked for clarification of chess terms. No prior knowledge of chess could be assumed on the part of the readers. Eade learned to write for beginners. The end result was a reference book rather than a how-to book. How-to books build knowledge, chapter by chapter. In contrast, reference books such as Chess For Dummies have modular structures. The reader can jump to whatever section is James Eade: of interest and start reading it. The fourth edition is scheduled for publication in August of 2016 and will feature a new chapter on Chess Educator children and chess. Eade also reminisced about playing chess. In 1972, like so many other Americans, he of the Year became interested in chess because of and played his first tournament game By DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM at age 15. Eade earned three titles from US Chess: national master in 1981, master of postal chess in 1984, and life master in 1993. He became a FIDE master and an ICCF correspondence master. He particularly enjoyed n February 23, 2016, The University transferred into better performances in their playing in team tournaments. Eade commended of Texas at Dallas Associate Provost classrooms. When Eade taught chess at retire - UT Dallas for enabling its students to play on OAbby Kratz presented James (Jim) ment centers, the seniors likewise experienced a college chess team. Eade with a plaque for “Chess Educator of the pride. A typical senior felt, “If I can still play With all his accomplishments as a writer, Year.” Eade’s Chess For Dummies has sold more chess, I still got it.” organizer, publisher, and player, Eade was still than 250,000 copies. That’s a lot of “dummies” The US Chess Trust, of which Eade is thrilled to add “Chess Educator of the Year” to being educated as chess players! president, provides chess sets to schools through his resume claiming, “Not only was it wonderful Before receiving his plaque, Eade spoke for its “Chess-For-Youth” program. Eade would to be recognized as an educator, but it was about 45 minutes to an audience of 50 gathered like to provide chess sets to senior centers too. fantastic to renew my relationship with the UT at the McDermott Library. Eade told about He is searching for the funds to do so. Dallas chess program. I was the first chair of teaching chess in elementary schools, Boys & Eade is no stranger to fundraising. According its advisory board. Hard working and dedicated Girls Clubs, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and to the Trust website, Eade “organized the 1995 friends of chess associated with UT Dallas retirement centers. Eade found that chess raises Pan Pacific International Chess Tournament, include Jim Stallings, Chess Program Director, the self-esteem of children and senior citizens. the strongest chess tournament ever held in who called to tell me that I was getting this After learning how to play chess from Eade, San Francisco, won by , and prestigious award, and my longtime friend and Malcolm X Academy students thought, “I must the 1996 Hall of Fame tournament, won by Chess Program Founder Professor Tim be smart. I can play chess.” That self-esteem .” Both events were supported Redman.”

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2016 Samford Fellowship Awarded to Grandmaster Wesley So

By IM JOHN DONALDSON annually. The prize is awarded for one year United States Olympiad team and U.S. cham - and can be renewed for a second year. The pions. , currently rated number winners’ term begins July 1, 2016. five in the world, is a former Samford Fellow. 22-year-old GM Wesley So is currently the Generous contributions from the late Mrs. 10th rated player in the world at 2773 on the Virginia Samford and the Torchmark Corpora - March 2016 FIDE rating list. He won the Bilbao tion support the Fellowship. The Samford Masters last fall ahead of GMs , Fellowship is a fitting memorial to an extraor- and Ding Liren and tied dinary man. The dedication, creativity and for second in the Tata Steel tournament held achievement that marked Mr. Frank P. Samford, earlier in 2015. So also won the inaugural Jr.’s life are examples for all chess players to Millionaire Open in October 2014. admire and emulate. The winners were chosen by the Samford Fellowship committee, consisting of Frank P. Samford III (son of Samford Fellowship US CHESS VOTER Founder Frank P. Samford, Jr.), former U.S. REGISTRATION Chess Champion Grandmaster Yury Shulman and International Master John Donaldson. The The deadline to register to vote winners’ potential was determined based on in this year’s Executive Board their chess talent, work ethic, dedication and election was May 1. To accomplishments. The Fellowship is adminis- your registration status and for tered by the U.S. Chess Trust with particularly addditional information, go to THE FRANK P. SAMFORD, JR. valuable services provided by Al Lawrence. your MSA page at https://secure2.uschess.org/ CHESS FELLOWSHIP, marking its 30th The Samford Chess Fellowship was created voter-registration.php. annual award, has selected GM Wesley So of by the late Frank P. Samford, Jr. of Birmingham, Minnetonka, Minnesota, as its 2016 Fellow. Alabama. Mr. Samford was a distinguished The Samford is the richest and most important attorney and CEO of Liberty National Life CALL FOR ADMS chess fellowship in the United States having Insurance Company (now Torchmark). He was Advance delegate motions active in civic, business, political, educational awarded over two million dollars the past three (ADMs) for the delegates’ and cultural affairs. Mr. Samford was also an decades. It iden tifies and assists the best young meeting at this year’s U.S. American chess masters by providing top-level enthusiastic competitor in chess tournaments. Open are due before June 1, coaching, strong competition and access to After providing financial support for several 2016. They can be sent to study materials. The Fellowship also supplies chess projects he decided to do something Cheryle Bruce, c/o US Chess, a monthly stipend for living expenses so that significant for American chess. The result was the winners may devote themselves to chess the Samford Fellowship. P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN without having financial worries. The total Since its inception the Fellowship has proven 38557 or e-mailed to value of the Fellowship has been increased very successful. Many Samford Fellows have [email protected]. several times over the years and is now $42,000 become strong grandmasters, members of the

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12 May 2016 | Chess Life US Chess Affairs / Candidate Statements

MIKE HOFFPAUIR

Fellow Chess Enthusiasts, I am a retired Army officer living in Virginia. My chess pathway is a journey I expect resonates with many of you. I learned to play as a child, taught the game to my three children, and accompanied them to tournaments as a “Chess Dad.” I was hooked, but felt I could contribute more. So, in 2000, while I was on a one-year military assignment in Boston, the Massachusetts Chess Association needed help with their scholastic activities. I volunteered and never regretted a moment. Since then I have organized 19 state-level scholastic and adult championships in Massachusetts and Virginia, became a national tournament director and FIDE arbiter, and refereed at many national-level events including the U.S. Open, College Chess Final Four, and national scholastic championships. If elected, I will dedicate my energy, enthusiasm, and experience to you. I humbly ask for your vote and, especially, your ideas.

CHARLES D. UNRUH

Chess and US Chess has been an important part of my life for half a century. I am a Benefactor Life Member and strongly believe in the positive US Chess mission. My chess leadership and volunteerism started in Ohio during the 1970s and continues at present with the Oklahoma state chapter.

In the 2013 election, I was granted the opportunity to serve on the Executive Board by the membership. My comments in the May 2013 Chess Life presented a candidate with the following primary goal, “My election to the new board of directors means a voice for a more sustainable business cycle." In the election, the membership supported my fiscally conservative message.

The 2013 election gave support to a team of leaders that guided US Chess to the strongest financial position of the last decade. My platform remains committed to continued US Chess financial strength. I respectfully ask for your support in the upcoming election.

www.uschess.org 13 Looks at Books / Sacrifice

The Exchange Sacrifice A guide to the “wheres” and “whens” of Exchange sacrifices that ultimately is simply a collection of very interesting positions.

By JOHN HARTMANN

Re6, right? Sac’ing the Exchange? It’s from of . For many years its assessment Reshevsky against Petrosian at Zurich in 1953.” was one of the weak points of even the best How could he know this? Surely, I said, you engines. Today, however, this is not the case. must have overheard us talking. Our visitor Many of the positions in Kasparov’s book, explained that the position was famous, that especially in the later chapters, are well under - all good players knew it, and he then proceeded stood by the machine. In many positions to trounce us in blitz before revealing that he (whom he cites regularly) sees the was a life master. Hrumph. Exchange sacrifice as correct or necessary, The Exchange sacrifice—exchanging a meaning that it finds some kind of calculable for a or (and perhaps a or compensation for the material. two)—is one of the most dramatic weapons in Of greater interest, at least for me, are the a chess player’s arsenal. With today’s emphasis positions and sacrifices that the computer doesn’t on dynamism and concrete play, the quality of immediately understand. In these pure ‘position - one’s pieces is often more important than their al Exchange sacrifices,’ the Exchange is given nominal value in contemporary chess. not for mate or material but for ‘quality of Because the Exchange can be sacrificed in position.’ We might think of 17. Rxb7 in G. most any type of position, a systematic treat - Kasparov-Shirov (Horgen, 1994; game #33 in ment of the theme would seem a difficult task. the book) in this regard. Engines may recognize Nevertheless, it is a task that Sergey Kasparov the compensation after seeing a few moves, but (no relation to Garry) undertakes in The they would never play the move on their own. Exchange Sacrifice: A Practical Guide, his new There is little attempt on Kasparov’s part to book from Russell Enterprises. offer a broad theory of the Exchange sacrifice. Kasparov’s book proceeds in two main parts. Save a one page conclusion (and a welcome set In Part I, the first two chapters, he offers of exercises) at the end of the book, there is no something of an introduction to the Exchange summary of findings beyond “the material ome years ago I was sitting in a coffee sacrifice through the games of balance ‘rook against a bishop and pawn’ can house in Carbondale, Illinois, studying and . Examples from their be regarded as practically equal”(243). Schess with a friend. I had just received praxis—including cases where their opponents Perhaps I am asking too much of the author. the third volume of ’s My Great sacrificed the Exchange—are linked to the This is a practical guide according to its subtitle Predecessors, and we had this position on the thematic chapters in Part II. and not a textbook. Kasparov’s writing has an board: Those chapters are the bulk of the book, and enjoyable, folksy style, although it is ill-served in titling them, we see Kasparov’s attempt at by a stilted translation. For all of this, I think systematization. The early chapters—“Domina - the book feels incomplete without some kind tion,” “Fighting for the ,” “Trying to of summary statement to tie everything togeth - ‘Muddy the Waters,’ ” and “Utilizing an Advan - er. Without a theory of quality and compensa - tage”—tend to feature positions where the tion or a practical set of guidelines, it’s hard to sacrifice is not required or definitively best. As recommend The Exchange Sacrifice as anything Part II proceeds, the later chapters—“Simply more than a collection of very interesting the Best,” “Launching an Attack against the positions. ,” “Reducing your Opponent’s Offensive Potential,” “Destroying a Pawn Chain,” “Building a ,” and “Activating Your Bishop”— BLACK TO PLAY seem to involve sacrifices where the compen sa - Kasparov, Sergey. The Exchange Sacrifice: A Practical tion is less nebulous. Guide. Russell Enterprises: 2016. ISBN: 978-1941270226. As we tried to grasp the logic of Black’s 25th I think that part of the romance of the 256 pages. Paperback. (Available from uscfsales.com, move, a man wandered over to us and said “… Exchange sacrifice can be located in the question catalog number B0082RE, $24.95)

14 May 2016 | Chess Life Chess Journalism / 2016 CJA Awards

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THE TOP FOUR Best Story of the Year Best Chess Column Best State Magazine/Newsletter By JOSHUA ANDERSON Chess Journalist of the Year (authors of entries automatically The Chess Journalists of America once again sends out a call for nominations to our annual Chess considered, others may nominate in Journalists of America (CJA) chess journalism awards. The CJA awards recognize the best in all this category—in all cases please facets of chess journalism, print and online. The best chess articles, columns, photojournalism, include a supporting statement highlighting work from the past year.) layout, and online writing are honored within their respective categories. Recognized annually by their peers, the public, and members of CJA, the prestigious awards showcase American works BOOK published in English between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016. Best Book—Instructional (paper copy), six copies required Best Book—Other (paper copy), six Seeour 2016 SummerChess Camp Advertising Sectionninthecenterofthis issue! GM wins 2015 U.S. Open title in Phoenix, Arizona copies required Best Electronic Book VISUAL ARTS Best Photojournalism Best Single Photo Best Chess Art Best Chess Magazine/Newsletter Layout

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The struggle of chess is quite simple: Best Regular Newspaper Article of you can work tirelessly for extensive Local Interest periods of time, give all you have to give, and make only incremental progrress. The following categories are open to journalist and publications both in

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www.uschess.org 15 Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment Taking Their Time Just what are they thinking about?

By GM ANDY SOLTIS

YOU SEE IT ALL THE TIME IN TOURNA - played—45 years later—it was forgotten. After just drops a pawn to 14. Qxd5. Black may get ments. A strong player spends 30 minutes on White chose 9. Bb3! it was Black who thought a bit of compensation after, say, 14. ... Rad8 a single move. Sometimes more. more than an hour. 15. Qe4. But only a bit. And sometimes he comes up with a great And not only did he repeat 9. ... Nxe4?! but Yet he thought 80 minutes before playing 13. move. But sometimes … after 10. Nd5! Qa5+ 11. c3 he lost following ... Nxe7, ran short of time, and eventually lost. 11. ... Bxd4? 12. Bxd4. Sometimes the answer to the spectators’ SICILIAN DEFENSE, Great players have great intuition, and that’s question is a personal quirk. ACCELERATED DRAGON (B35) why they rarely spend much time on a move. And sometimes the answer is that a player GM David Baramidze said the vast majority of the is genuinely stumped. GM moves he plays come to him as soon as he looks Hoogeveen, 2003 at a position. If he spends several minutes, it KING’S INDIAN DEFENSE (E70) means he’s calculating variations to prove to IM 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 himself that his intuition was correct. GM 5. Nc3 Bg7 6. Be3 Nf6 7. Bc4 0-0 8. f3? But when a master invests half an hour or Rosenwald Tournament, New York, 1954-55 Qb6! more when there seems little to calculate, you’re 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. bound to shake your head. What could he possibly Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 0-0 7. f4 c5 8. d5 be thinking about?

FRENCH DEFENSE, TARRASCH VARIATION (C09) GM GM , Leningrad, 1973

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 c5 4. Ngf3 Nc6 5. exd5 exd5 6. Bb5 Bd6 7. dxc5 Bxc5 8. 0-0 Ne7 9. Nb3 Bd6 10. Bg5 0-0 11. Bh4 One of the first times this position occurred, Bg4 12. Be2 Qb6?! 13. Bxe7 Bobby Fischer had the white pieces and took more than an hour on his next move. Today a grandmaster knows Black needs What could he possibly be thinking about? That’s quick counterplay. He might seek his inner the eternal question that spectators ask themselves Benko and play 8. ... b5!? (9. cxb5 a6 with a when a master seems to go into a trance. good version of the Benko ). Or he Actually, Fischer had a lot to consider. Black might try 8. ... Qa5 and threaten 9. ... Nxe4. threatens 9. ... Qxb2—but also 9. ... Nxe4 or 9. But this position was very new when this ... Ng4, followed by a capture on d4, with the game was played. Black took more than an hour better game. before ending up with 8. ... a6?. He found After the longest “think” of his career, Bobby himself in a passive position after 9. Nf3 b5 played 9. Bb3!, the best try. His opponent, Oscar 10. Bd3! b4 11 Ne2 and was beaten in the Panno, quickly played 9. ... Nxe4?! (9. ... Ng4! middlegame. favors him) and drew after 10. Nd5! Qa5+ 11. Black, one of the world’s experts on the Big thinks like that used to be more common c3 Nc5 12. Nxc6 dxc6 13. Nxe7+. French Defense, went into an inexplicable think. because (a) opening theory wasn’t as developed That game made this opening trap briefly It was inexplicable because there are only as it is today and (b) slower time controls meant famous. But by the time this 2003 game was two recaptures, and one of them, 13. ... Bxe7?, that players felt more comfortable burning

16 May 2016 | Chess Life Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

PROBLEM I PROBLEM II PROBLEM III 2015 World GM GM GM GM Danilo Milanovic GM GM Sipke Ernst Rapid and World Blitz

Even Magnus Carlsen can’t win them all. The Norwegian retained his world rapid chess championship ahead of 157 top players in Berlin. But he tumbled to sixth place in the world blitz championship, WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY which was won by of , in a field of 188 PROBLEM IV PROBLEM V PROBLEM VI players. Games from the two 2015 GM Magnus Carlsen FM Ottomar Ladva GM GM GM Alexander Onischuk GM Yuriy Kryvoruchko speed events provide our six quiz positions this month. In each of them you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. This will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. But look for forced mates as well. For solutions, see page 71.

BLACK TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY

minutes because they still had two hours left minutes he found 13. ... g5!?, which allowed But the record for time consumption—and on their clock. him to blockade the dark squares à la Nimzo, perhaps for most wasteful minutes—is: 14. 0-0 Be5 15. Rfd1 d6 16. b3 Bf4. He drew SICILIAN DEFENSE, comfortably. “That time was very well spent,” SETTING THE RECORD MAROCZY BIND (B39) he recalled. GM Svetozar Gligoric Luis Santos GM IM Francisco Trois Dallas, 1957 ONE HOUR AND 40 MINUTES Vigo Open, 1980 GM Konstantin Lerner 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 GM Jan Smejkal 5. c4 Bg7 6. Be3 Nf6 7. Nc3 Ng4 8. Qxg4 Bratislava, 1983 Nxd4 9. Qd1 Ne6 10. Qd2 Qa5 11. Rc1 b6 12. Be2 Bb7 13. f3

AFTER 7. d4

Black has three reasonable moves for his AFTER 10. Ne2 attacked knight. After two hours and 20 minutes he chose 7. ... Ng6. Bent Larsen adopted a variation that was a To complete his development, Black might After he lost, his opponent wondered about favorite of his hero, Aron Nimzowitsch. “But move his knight again, 10. ... Nc5 or 10. ... Nc7, Black’s seventh move, “I don’t understand,” he after a while I slowly found out that I didn’t so that he can play ... e7-e6. said. like the position at all,” he told Overboard Yet Black took an hour and 40 minutes before “Me neither,” Black replied. magazine. He saw White playing a quick and choosing 10. ... Nd7?. He was worse after 11. strong f3-f4-f5. d4 Nb6 12. Bd3 g6 13. h4! and didn’t last “Then I searched for an idea,” said Larsen, long after 13. ... Bg7 14. h5 gxh5 15. Be3 Bd7 Find a large selection of books by GM Andy Soltis who rarely got into time trouble. After 35 16. Rb1 a5 17. d5! Nf8 18. Nf4 Rg8 19. e5!. at uscfsales.com!

www.uschess.org 17 Back to Basics / Reader annotations How To A Grandmaster First, achieve a won game, and then ...

By GM LEV ALBURT

NATURALLY, WE CHESSPLAYERS ENJOY At the time, I thought it was quite profound, 5. d5 but I do not now remember any details. My dwelling on our victories and sharing them My first thought was, “I wonder if I have mind was on the game that I was going to play. with others. But neglecting our failures is the blundered.” But I was pretty sure that I could surest way to repeat some mistakes, and ensure 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 defend everything. future failures. Thus I keep asking you, my would-be co-authors, to send me, at least 5. ... exd5 6. cxd5 Na5 7. e4?? occasionally, your drawn or even lost games. This move seems like a great way to And I was glad to have a chance to learn from strengthen White’s grasp of the center; but it my own flawed 30-year-old game. Writes my is not as good as 7. d6 forcing the isolation of then-opponent, Walter Clinton (my further Black’s d-pawn, which should be a long-term notes are in italics): weakness for Black to live with: 7. ... Bb7 8. I have attached the game with my annota - Bxb7 Nxb7 9. dxc7 Qxc7. tions to this email with the hope that it will Black’s better development is a good compensation be suitable for a “Back to Basics” column. Most here. And I still like 7. e4!?. of the analysis is mine, but I did check it with 7. ... Ba6 Fritz. I depended on Fritz pretty heavily for the analysis of move 11, because I found its I was a pawn player myself, so I was suggested moves to be so counter-intuitive fairly comfortable after his first two moves. and surprising. But after this move, I was out of my book. 3. ... Nc6 ANTI-QUEEN’S INDIAN (E00) The purpose of 3. g3 (rather than 3. Nf3; these GM Lev Alburt (2650) two lines often transpose) is to prevent 3. ... b6, the Walter Clinton (1532) Queen’s Indian Defense. Black’s common replies Alburt Simul, Nashville, Tennessee, 1986 are: 3. ... Bb4+ (like in Bogo-Indian, 3. Nf3 Bb4+); 3. How to Draw With a Grandmaster ... d5, leading into the Catalan; 3. ... c5, which can Step 1—Sign up to play in a simultaneous be answered by either 4. Nf3 or 4. d5 (Modern exhibition. This was November, 1986. Mr. Benoni). Black’s choice greatly depends on what Alburt had won two U.S. championships in a system he plays against 3. Nf3. Step 4—Keep repeating Step 3. When I played row and was going for a three-peat when I put To my surprise, I found 3. ... Nc6 in the ECO! (It this move, I liked the idea that I was preventing the former U.S. champ from . I thought my $20 on the line for a chance to play a world- also gives 3. ... e5+/=.) In A. Petrosian-Zaichik, 1972, that 7. ... Bb7 was probably a more sensible class player. Since he would be playing 17 other White surprisingly achieved a small edge (+/=) move, but I did have a plan for how I would players, I might have a chance. after 3. ... Nc6 4. Bg2 Rb8 5. Nf3 a6 6. 0-0 b5 7. Nbd2 defend myself if he went after the rook on a8. Step 2—Catch them when they are down. (also good is 7. b3 which happened in Kochiev- There is no better equalizer than fatigue. It Gurgenidze a year later). 8. e5 4. Bg2 b6 turns out that Mr. Alburt had not won that So, here comes the avalanche! U.S. Championship. Most players would have Step 3—Play provocatively. Dangle in front Over-ambitious; 8. Ne2 was solid and fine. been happy to get second place in a U.S. champi- of the grandmaster the prospect of a quick win. 8. ... Bb4+ 9. Bd2 Qe7 onship, but I expect it was a let-down for him. Normally, these guys are very patient, but when [No, it wasn’t—L.A.] He flew directly to Nashville they are playing so many people at once, they And this was the defense that I was counting for the exhibition that had been set up for are sensitive to early blunders. If they can on. I really felt like I was just barely hanging November 6, so jetlag and maybe despondency dispatch a few patzers quickly, then the night on in this position. And a remarkable position were on my side. He gave a report on the will end much sooner and they can retreat to it is! White has two pawns that are getting all tournament and a brief lecture about how chess the hotel room. Surely this move, which into my business and my queen is the definition related to life. weakens the long diagonal, cannot be good. of over-burdened, but I have out-developed

18 May 2016 | Chess Life Back to Basics / Reader annotations the grandmaster five pieces to two, he has no So, now I have to activate my king rather Finally activating the rook! chance to castle, and I have three long-range than letting my opponent do it for me. 30. Rd1?? pieces pointing at his monarch. This was kind 18. Nxc4 Bxc4 19. Nd4 of fun! Setting up a cheap trap. 10. f4 Bxd2+ 30. ... Bd3? OK, one of the queen’s burdens has to go! Better was 30. ... Rd6. Note how the d6-rook is protected by the king. 11. Nxd2 31. Rc1+ Bc4 32. Rd1? Giving me another chance to solidify and invade. At least, 32. Rd1 contains a trap (discovered check). And I guessed my opponent, with only a couple of comrades left, might accept a draw by repetition. 32. ... Bd3? 19. ... g6 20. Kd2 Rhe8 21. Rhe1 Kxd6 22. Again, 32. ... Rd6 would be winning. g4 33. Rc1+, Draw agreed. Simpler is 22. Rxe8 Rxe8 23. Re1, with good chances for a draw. Upon making this move, Grandmaster Alburt offered a draw. I told him I would consider it. I 11. ... c6? 22. ... Re4 23. Rxe4 dxe4 24. b5? looked up from the board and realized that he This would be a good time to castle. 11. ... The on c6 is only an illusion. 24. only had three other opponents left besides me. 0-0 but I did not know how to answer 12. d6 Ke3 is better. I pictured the two of us playing one on one and did not like my chances of going the rest of the but Fritz 12 suggests that 12. ... cxd6 sacrificing 24. ... Kc5 the rook, would put me way ahead, due to the game free. So, when he returned to my shaky position of the white king and the fragile Developing my last inactive piece with 24. board, I accepted the draw. On that day, his nature of his advanced pawns. Of course, Mr. ... Rc8! was a much better choice! The a- record was 13 wins, two losses, and three draws. Alburt probably would not have played 12. d6. pawn has nothing to fear and does not need Probably, not one of his better exhibitions, but Well, 12. d6 does not win material (R=B+2 a protector. I was very happy! pawns). It only opens the game, with my king very 25. Ke3 After some questionable opening play, Walter vulnerable. Alas, other moves aren’t appealing either. shone in complex, double-edged positions that follow, Thus: 11 ... 0-0! clearly favors Black. several times successfully calling my bluffs and refuting my reckless play. Were this a clock simul 12. b4? or were clocks offered to the few remaining players, The move 12. d6 would have been tougher he would have very likely won this game. My final for me to deal with. play was also OK. After 12. d6 Qe6 13. Bh3 Qd5 14. exf6 Black shouldn’t take the rook (14. ... Qxh1 15. Ndf3), but rather castle and attack. Send in your games! 12. ... Nc4 If you are unrated or rated 1799 or be low, The silicon guru suggests that I should have then GM Lev Alburt invites you to send sacrificed the f6-knight by playing 12. ... Qxb4 your most instructive game with notes to: The point being that after 13. exf6 0-0 White’s 25. ... Bxb5 king is quite exposed. Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life And here, I like 25. ... a6 better. PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN 13. Qe2? 26. Rc1+ 38557-3967 Step 5—If your grandmaster opponent does I remember thinking that this was a mistake Or e-mail your material to blunder, consolidate your gains. [email protected] since I had captured his pawn, but did not have 13. ... Nxd5 14. Bxd5 to trade off my bishop. GM Alburt will select the “most instruc - White’s intended move 14. Nxc4?? fails to 26. ... Bc4 27. f5? tive” game and Chess Life will award an 14. ... Qxb4+. autographed copy of Lev’s newest book, I overlooked the consequences of the bishop’s . 27. Nb3+ Kd5 28. Nd2 Ba6 29. Nxe4 main- Platonov’s Chess Academy (by Lev Alburt tains White’s and centralizes 14. ... cxd5 15. a3 d6?! and Sam Palatnik) to the person submitting the knight. Also, my rook still looks lazy on a8! the most in structive game and annotations. And again I have a great chance to castle. Agree. Make sure your game (or part of it) and 16. exd6 Qxe2+ 27... b5 your notes will be of interest to other And why should I help him finish develop - And now my bishop is solid and my pawns readers. ing? (16. ... Nxd6). threaten to roll. www.ChessWithLev.com 17. Nxe2 Kd7 28. h4 a5 29. g5 Rd8

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Commitment & Effort at the Teams

“ACADEMY” YOUNGEST TEAM EVER TO WIN WORLD TEAM    

“KOMODO DRAGONS,” “CHESSNYC ALL STARS,” Dehmelt [58], Denis Strenzwilk [75], and William Michael [75]) AND “WEI YI” ALSO SCORE 5½. • 3rd Place: “ChessNYC All Stars” (FM Justus Williams, Isaac Barayev, It was the final round of the biggest team tournament in the U.S. Matheu Jefferson, Tyrone Davis III) After the weekend’s nearly 3,000 games, the two surviving 5-0 teams • 4th Place: “Wei Yi” (GM Robert Hess, Andrew Ryba, Zachary sat at a tense face-off on table one behind the stanchions. The spectators, Weiner, Marcus Sutton) craning and bobbing behind the ropes to get a glimpse of the action, might well have been concerned about the crowd pressure on the team “I think our tying for first was a thousand-to-one shot,” Kaufman, a members of the aptly named “Academy for Talented Youth I,” whose veteran of 10 teams, said. “I turned in the best performance rating of average age was 14. But the fans could also have worried justifiably my life—2850.” He cites the event as the only one offering the quality of about the blood pressure of “Academy’s” opponents, “Komodo Dragons,” every round needed to pull off such a feat. His work as one led by GM , the 2008 World Senior Champion. His age of the principals with the Komodo , one of the two top- matched his team’s average—69. Board Four epitomized the contrast— rated, may have helped his preparation. Last year, his same team won 11-year-old Wesley Wang versus 75-year-old William Michael. Best Senior. “Two of our players are floored masters, and this year we The annual World Team, aka the U.S. Amateur Team - East, aka were 50 points below the ceiling.” The Team, attracts an army of devotees and newbies, young and old, Speaking of ceilings, team captains are free to load up the maximum every President’s Day weekend in a chess event unlike any other. The of 8,799 rating points from the top, as “Knock Outs Reloaded” did this team’s the thing, battling for your buddies. This year, nearly 1,200 year, putting GMs Alex Stripunsky, and FM Dmitriy players staffed 277 four-person teams that featured 13 grandmasters, Volkov on boards one, two and three. That left only 1,000 points for including former champions of Canada, , and the United States. daughter Jane Stripunsky on board four, who, however, managed a But since each team is limited to a maximum US Chess rating average nice tactical shot for a win in round three. (See see the games section) of 2199, titles don’t guarantee success. Seated behind the cordons at the tournament’s start, “Knock Outs” were Kaufman’s game against “Academy’s” Ethan Li ended in a draw, the the chess team version of “Murderers’ Row,” the moniker applied to a only one the Senior Champ gave up, and only the second split point for number of famous New York Yankees’ batting lineups, including the Li. The two brothers on “Academy’s” boards three and four, Warren 1961 team’s Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Yogi Berra. (Benjamin and Wesley Wang, delivered a point and a half. In the end, a clutch indeed went on to bat a thousand, scoring a perfect 6-0.) But when mating attack by “Komodo’s” FM Karl Dehmelt (see the games section) Volkov failed in his first at bat, his team split the first-round match opened the door for the four-way tie. point. “Knock Outs” recouped with four straight wins but lost in the “My team and I spent the night desperately trying to calculate the last round to GM Hess’ “Wei Yi.” tiebreaks—with very little success,” Li said. “It was nerve racking. I was THEIR COACH’S FOOTSTEPS very proud of my team either way, though. It was a great end to a wonderful tournament. But now we are moving on and preparing for Going into the final round with a half-dozen teams on their heels, the conference championships.” “Academy” must have heard the proverbial footsteps coming from Here are the top four teams in tiebreak order, including, for the behind. But in the end, they followed in the footsteps of a savvy coach record, the ages of the youngest champions ever, as well as very possibly who led his own team to victory more than 20 years earlier. GM Gennady the oldest team members to tie for first: Sagalchik took “ College A” to the title in 1995. The team name “Academy” derives from the Summer Chess Academy for Talented • 1st Place: “Academy for Talented Youth I” (Ethan Li [15], Henry Qi Youth, a joint effort between GM Gennady Sagalchik’s Long Island [15], Warren Wang [16] and Wesley Wang [11]) Chess and Diana Tulman and WIM ’s International Chess • 2nd Place: “Komodo Dragons” (GM Larry Kaufman [69], FM Karl Academy. The annual project brings the nation’s most talented juniors

20 May 2016 | Chess Life The youngest team to ever win the East (l-r): Ethan Li, Henry Qi, Warren Wang and Wesley Wang.

USAT NORTH CHAMPIONS “GOT MATE?” WIN USAT PLAYOFFS Just before press time, the North defeated the East by the score of 2 1/2 - 1 1/2 to take the National Championship. See more about the North team on page 28 and look for more about the USAT Playoffs in a future issue.

together with the world’s best coaches, like GMs Alex Chernin and that names are cut off on the crosstables after 29 character spaces, a Arthur Yusupov. Gennady and Chernin matriculated through former format that perfectly suited this year’s winner, “Hilary’s E-mail: No World Champion ’s famous chess school together. Open Files.” (Spelling apparently doesn’t count.) “That knowledge is meant to be passed on,” Gennady said. He’s been Best Gimmick was won with an innovation. “Knockout Knights’” Qi’s and the Wang brothers’ teacher since their first moves. “They push Nikhil Kalyanraman, Eric Li, and Jack Silver shadow-boxed down a each other, training for years together. They’ve grown up playing chess hastily arranged aisle through the jammed hall, wearing boxing gloves and ping pong together.” and robes, à la Floyd Mayweather, Jr., while fourth-board (and dad) Mike Silver introduced each with rap lyrics. The World Team confers a host of division and special awards, memorializing the achievements TIPS ON CHRISTENING A TEAM with clocks and plaques. For a complete listing, go online to www.njscf.org. At the tournament mid-point between rounds on Sunday, the crowd, This year’s edition of serious competition and frivolous chess-related as always, gathered to vote with its applause for the Best Team Name fun was again organized by the eminent showman of American chess, and Best Gimmick awards. Future hopefuls take note—monikers in E. Steven Doyle, in his 41st year of service to the event. Steve’s talented contention, nominated by a committee, are nearly always chess puns crew of Noreen Davisson, Bernadette Doyle, Bob Garrison, Dov Gorman, playing on politics or films. And don’t be subtle. Nominees included Joe Ippolito, Chief Director Carol Jarecki, Aaron Kiedes, Jabari McGreen, “Trumper Tantrums in Time Trouble,” “Obi Pawn Kenobis,” and “Star Sophia Rohde, Mike Somers, and Harold Stenzel put on a show rivaling Awards R to D2.” It’s also a tradition that my own favorites don’t make the biennial international Olympiad every year without portioning out the nominee list: I chuckled at “Steve Harvey Announced We Won,” a penny in cash incentives, although there is a constant stream of door appreciated “Take the A-File” (given this year’s jazz theme, highlighted prizes, supplied by Russell Enterprises, the Rochester Chess Center, by a performing jazz trio on Friday and Saturday night), winced and GM Lev Alburt. The Team offers something that lasts a lot longer approvingly at “Let’s Make America Mate Again,” and found “Attack than money and can be shared by every player, a weekend that turns and Depends” surpassingly witty, perhaps in great part because it was into a lifetime memory—no matter what your age.

PHOTO: WINSTON WANG my team’s submission. Team christeners should also take into account    

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Kimberly Doo (far right) of the US Chess Women’s Committee hosts a special place for female competitors to chat and relax. (l-r:) National Girls Invitational Tournament representative Ella Papanek, Niha Kalyanraman, Audrey Hu, Sofia Macaspac, and Wendy Jin.

SUCCESSFUL SENIOR MOMENT 6. Bg5 In round five, “Komodo Dragons” faced the Unusual but not bad. powerful “Rookie Cookies,” one of the pre- event favorites. Its board one was manned by 6. ... h6 7. Bh4 Be7 8. 0-0 d6 9. Nbd2?! Nh5 10. Bxe7 no less than GM , 2013 U.S. Open co-champion and 2014 U.S. Chess Cham - Better was 10. Bg3, to avoid ... Nf4. pionship participant. But as Black, 2008 World 10. ... Qxe7 11. Re1 Senior Champion Larry Kaufman quickly had a better game and collected the point, one of Better is 11. Bb3! his 5½ for the event. 11. ... Nf4 12. Nf1!

GIUOCO PIANO (C54) Also good is 12. b4! 26. ... e4 GM Mackenzie Molner (2566), “Rookie 12. ... Na5! Cookies” Black is now better as he gets in ... f7-f5 The continuation 26. ... Bxd5! 27. Nxd5 Rxd5 GM Larry Kaufman (2375), “Komodo 28. Rd2 Rxd2 29. Qxd2 e4 30. Rxe4 Qg6 31. Dragons” without loss of time. World Team 2016 (5), Parsippany, New Rxf4 Rxf4 was a cleaner win but too difficult 13. Bb5 f5 14. Ne3 c6 15. Ba4 b5 16. Bc2 to see. Jersey, 02.15.2016 fxe4 17. dxe4 Nc4 18. Bb3 Be6 19. Rb1 Comments by Kaufman. Kh8?! 27. Rd2?

1. e4 e5 Unnecessary; 19. ... Rad8 was better, with a Missing the line 27. Qd4 exf3 28. Qxf6 gxf6 clear advantage. 29. dxe6 Rg8 30. g4 Nd3 31. Rbb1 Nxe1 32. Although we’re both grandmasters, I was Rxe1 Rge8 33. h3 Rxe6 when Black has won 20. Bxc4 bxc4 21. b3 cxb3 22. axb3 Rad8 out-rated by over 150 rating points, so I was the Exchange, but his poor pawn structure at 23. c4?! Qf6! just aiming for a draw at this point. This game least gives White some hope for a draw. was critical to our success. Black is now winning. 27. ... exf3 28. dxe6 Rxd2 29. Qxd2 fxg2 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 0-0 24. Rb2 d5 25. cxd5 cxd5 26. exd5 30. Qd1 Qxe6 PHOTOS: AL LAWRENCE

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Chief Organizer E. Steven Doyle, at right, introduces the Best Gimmick finalist, “The Jedi Knights”—(in no particular order:) Ernesto and David Tobar, Zeba Packer, Arely Peckham, and Alexandra Sanchez.

The followup 30. ... Nh3+ 31. Kxg2 Nxf2 Finally, he has to prevent his opponent from was even better. building a fortress. 31. Qg4 Qxb3 32. Nf5 Qc3 33. Rd1 Nh3+ 34. Kxg2 Nxf2 35. Kxf2 Qc2+ 36. Kg1 Rxf5 (D12) 37. h4 Qf2+ 38. Kh1 Rf4 39. Rd8+ Kh7, Ethan Li (2381), “Academy of Talented and White lost on time. Youth I” FM Rodion Rubenchik (2343), “Designated Drivers” World Team 2016 (4), Parsippany, New Jersey, 02.14.2016 Comments by Li.

AFTER 19. ... g6 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 Bf5 5. Nc3 e6 6. Nh4 Be4 7. f3 Bg6 8. Qb3 Qc7 In the penultimate round, “Academy’s” board 9. Bd2 Nbd7 10. cxd5 exd5 11. 0-0-0 Be7 two Henry Qi had to pull off a winning 12. Nxg6 hxg6 13. e4!? dxe4 14. fxe4 to keep his team’s streak going. 20. Nh6+ Kg7 21. fxe4 Nxe4 22. Rxe4! Rxe4 23. Qf6+ Kf8 24. Qh8+ Ke7 25. White overstepped, but it’s over anyway. Rxf7+ Kd6 26. Qf6+ Re6 27. Qf4+, Black resigned. GETTING THE WHOLE POINT Henry Qi (2180), “Academy of Talented DECONSTRUCTING THE FORTRESS Youth I” Andrew Ardito (2214), “Straight Out of Ethan Li also had to defeat an experienced FIDE Compensation” master to keep “Academy” rolling toward first World Team 2016 (5), Parsippany, New place. In a very difficult and instructive battle, Jersey, 02.16.2016 he wins material but forces remain imbalanced.

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14. ... 0-0 I was trying to throw in some checks just Nf3 c5 6. dxc5 for the psychological aspect, but this is just a The move 14. ... Ng4 was the critical test. I The Austrian Attack is a very popular choice blunder. I cannot let his king get to g7. had calculated an Exchange sacrifice: 15. Be2 nowadays against the . White Nf2 16. Rdf1 Nxh1 17. Qxf7+ Kd8 18. Rxh1. 48. ... Kg6 49. Qf5+ Kf7? takes advantage of Black’s invitation to build a Black’s weak pawns, his uncastled king, and I think 49. ... Kg7 draws. big center. Here Dehmelt chooses a main line. misplaced pieces in general give me strong play. Another way is 6. Bb5+ Bd7 7. e5 Ng4 8. e6, a 50. Qh7+ Kf8 51. Kd4 Ra5 52. Qc7 Re5 53. variation that “creates complications to suit 15. e5 Nd5 16. Nxd5 cxd5+ 17. Kb1 Nb6 18. Qh7 Ra5 54. Kc4 Re5 55. Kb4 h4 Nc4 19. Bxc4 Qxc4 20. Qxc4 dxc4 21. even the most tactically inclined player!” d5 Bc5 22. Bf4 Rfe8 23. d6 Rad8 24. Rd5 I like this combination very much. I forced according to renowned coach GM Alex Chernin Bb6 25. Rc1 Rd7 26. Rxc4 f6 27. a4?! his rook to d5 so that I could use it to draw his in his book Pirc Alert! king out. I was trying to provoke ... a6 or ... a5 to 6. ... Qa5 7. Bd3 Qxc5 8. Qe2 Bg4 9. Be3 prepare my e6-tactic. However, I misjudged 55. ... Rd5 56. Qg6 Ke7 57. Qg7+ Ke6 58. Qa5 10. 0-0 0-0 11. a3 Nc6 12. h3 Bxf3 13. which line was best for Black. This seems to Qg8+ Ke5 59. Qe8+ Kf4 60. Qe6 Re5? Qxf3 Nd7 14. Bd2 Qd8 15. Kh1 Rc8 16. Rab1 Nb6 17. Rfe1 actually weaken my position in one of the lines, More resilient was 60. ... Rd4+, but, after as the a4-pawn becomes a target. the game, my opponent and I found 61. Kc3 The move 17. Nd5 looks attractive, with 27. ... a6 Re4 62. Qf5+ Ke3 63. Qxf6 Rxg4 64. Qe5+ Kf3 ideas similar to the game. 65. Kd3. 17. ... Na5 18. Nd5 Nac4! 19. Bxc4 Nxc4 61. Qxf6+ Ke4, Black resigned. 20. Bc3 Bxc3 21. Qxc3 Nb6 Ironically, the best for Black seems to be to move into a discovered check with 21. ... e6 22. Nf6+, leveling play.

28. e6?! Rxe6 29. Rc7! Bxc7 30. dxc7 Re1+ 31. Ka2 Rxd5 32. c8=Q+ Kh7 Here I thought for a long time. In my calculations, I assumed that being up a piece A HERO TO THREE TEAMS would make this position easy to win. However, The last game going on table one behind the Black’s king is very well defended, making it stanchions saw FM Karl Dehmelt as the only After 22. ... Kh8, no discovery seems to lead difficult for me to make progress. “Komodo Dragon” still breathing fire. “Academy” anywhere—for example, after 23. Ng4+, Black plays 23. ... e5. 33. Qxb7 Rd4 34. g3 Rxa4+ 35. Kb3 Raa1 was ahead on the captains’ scorecard by 2-1, 36. Qf3 a5 37. Bd2 a4+ 38. Kc2 Rf1 39. and it was up to Dehmelt to keep them from 22. Qd3 Nxd5 Qe4 Rf5 40. g4 Rc5+ 41. Bc3 a3 42. h5? clinching the match point. He had to win. He did so with steady nerves and an eye for Black exposes e7 as a . Dehmelt My opponent pointed out 42. b4! after the opportunity. His result not only allowed uses the opportunity skillfully, creating a second game. By keeping the queenside pawns on the “Komodo” but also “ChessNYC All Stars” and weakness—against Black’s king. board, I erase any chances for him to build a “Wei Yi” to tie for first. 23. exd5 Re8 24. f5! Qd7 25. Rf1! Qa4 26. fortress after 42. ... Rc8 43. h5, and Black is At one point, his opponent could have c3 Qc4 27. Qf3 Rf8 28. Rbd1 Qb5 29. Rf2 just lost. secured a completely even game by permitting Qd7 30. Qg4 Rc7 31. Rdf1 b5 32. Rf4 Kg7 42. ... axb2 43. hxg6+ Kh6 44. Kxb2 a paradoxical discovered check against his 33. Re4 f6 34. Qe2 Re8 35. Re6 Rcc8 36. Rxc3?! own king. But doing so is always anti-intuitive Rf4 Qb7 37. fxg6 hxg6 38. Qd3 Rc4? to any tournament veteran. Take a look at Black has a tough game to defend and falls The continuation 44. ... Rd1 45. Bd4 might the analysis diagram after move 21 to see if have been a better way to set up the fortress. into a trap. More resilient is 38. ... Kf7 or 38. you can use the discovery to White’s ... Rg8 may be best. After 45. ... Rxd4 46. Qxd4 Rb5+ 47. Kc2 Kxg6, advantage. I do not see how to make progress here. 39. Rf3 45. Qf4+ PIRC DEFENSE (B09) Also strong is 39. Rfxf6. FM Karl Dehmelt (2338), “Komodo At the time I thought this was clever, but 39. ... Rc7 40. Rg3! g5 41. Rxg5+!, Black Dragons” now I am not sure. resigned. Henry Qi (2180), “Academy of Talented [Stockfish 7 highlights 45. Qd5!, followed by, for Youth I” (see diagram next page) example, 45. ... Rh3 46. Kxa1 Kxg6 47. Qf5+ Kf7 48. World Team 2016 (6), Parsippany, New g5—AL] Jersey, 02.15.2016 It’s mate in five; for example—41. ... fxg5 42. 45. ... Kxg6 46. Qf5+ Kf7 47. Kxc3 g5 48. Qg6+ Kf8 43. Qf5+ Kg8 44. Rg6+ Kh7 45. Qf7+ Qd7+? 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. f4 Bg7 5. Kh8 46. Rh6 mate.

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A FOURTH-BOARD GEM 23. Kg1 Qxg2 mate. Benjamin Stripunsky But how did Benjamin-Stripunsky wind up on board four, you ask. This was Phyllis Benjamin versus Jane Stripunsky. As we saw, GMs Alex Stripunsky and Joel Benjamin played boards one and two for “Knock Outs Reloaded,” and Alex’s daughter Jane played board four. In round three, they were paired against “Schach and Euwe.” “Joel approached us,” GM Stripunsky said, “and asked, ‘Do you know who Jane is playing?—My mom!’” During the game, Joel’s kids showed up to greet Just in case I’ve given the misimpression that their grandma. After the game, Jane was modest. fourth boards don’t contribute, take a look at “I was lucky because Joel’s kids distracted her!” this position. AFTER 20. Kh1 Only at the Team. (see next game, top of next column) 20. ... Nxd3! 21. Qd2 Re1+ 22. Qxe1 Nxe1

USAT WEST—300+ PLAYERS       

One of the year’s most hotly contested events Then there were the multiple teams repre- “NHC” was a heavy rating favorite. But as returned to northern California this past senting Bay Area Chess (BAC), an established fortune would have it, Virtanen ground out a February: the 2016 U.S. Amateur Team West club that runs many tournaments, classes, and draw against Sevillano on board two, defending (USATW), organized by Bay Area Chess and after school chess programs in northern the worse side of a rook versus rook plus knight held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The California. BAC’s teams with the best chances endgame, while Ke defeated Cusi in a rook and U.S. Amateur Team, divided into four events of winning included the following: pawn endgame to upset “NHC” and head into gives players the rare opportunity chance to “BAC Blitzmagic” (GM Rauf Mamedov* [2718], round four with a perfect score. play on a team alongside their peers, coworkers, Arjun Bharat [2272], Karthik Padmanabhan Meanwhile, “Rainbow Unicorns” also won or even in some cases, hired guns. While each [2011], Trina Chatterjee [1725]) (3-1), reaching 4/4 as well. This set up a critical round five matchup on the morning of champi- of the USAT tournaments have their own “The Notorious BAC” (GM Cristian Chirila characteristics, the top teams in the West tend onship Monday—“Rainbow Unicorns” versus [2599], FM Arun Sharma [2456], Allan Beilin “BAC Uknighted We Stand”. Although hard to fall into one of a few “archetypes”: Chess [2231], Ashleaan Chen [1494]) clubs/organizations wanting to represent their fought the match resulted in a resounding 3½- “BAC UKnighted We Stand” (Faik Aleskerov strength of members, college teams, talented ½ victory in favor of “Rainbow Unicorns”, who [2416], Teemu Virtanen [2230], Ivan Ke juniors (particularly dangerous as they are usually remained perfect heading into the final round. [2159], Vinesh Ravuri [1994]) underrated), and opportunists (four journeymen Several teams would go into the final round who join forces seeking to get as close to the “BAC Dark Knights” (IM Andrey Gorovets with 4/5 points, including “Feeling the Bern 2200 average rating ceiling as possible). [2636], Shaunak Maruvada [2043], Akshay NHC”, “Who Gives a Jack”, and three of BAC’s This year the USATW was extremely com - Padmanabhan [2036], Balaji Daggupati [2003]) teams: “The Notorious BAC”, “BAC Dark Knights”, and the freshly defeated “BAC petitive, perhaps more so than in previous years, * GM Mamedov of Azerbaijan was in town to do several with over 70 teams and more than 300 total lectures for Bay Area Chess, and was convinced to join Uknighted We Stand”. All these teams held players, including the scholastic section. First in the USAT fun as well! hope of the “Rainbow Unicorns” losing in the and foremost were the three-time (!) reigning final round, allowing them to catch up and national champions: “Feeling the Bern NHC” Lastly there were the eventual champions, have a chance at a potential tiebreak victory. (GM Oliver Barbosa [2593], GM Enrico the “talented juniors” team: “Rainbow Unicorns” In the last round it was “BAC Dark Knights” Sevillano [2524], FM Ronald Cusi [2244], Pranav (FM Cameron Wheeler [2436], Albert Lu who could control their own destiny, as they Sairam [1407], Ryan Dong [1271], representing [2317], Siddharth Banik [2265], Alvin Kong were paired against the still perfect “Rainbow the NorCal House of Chess, an educational chess [1742]). Another strong “juniors” team was Unicorns”. Things got interesting quickly, as club and center.) The NHC has not only “Who Gives A Jack” (Jack Zhu [2313], Paul Gorovets launched a crushing attack against dominated the USATW in the past three years Richter [2286], Ladia Jirasek [2257], Arul Wheeler on board one and won rapidly. The but has also went on to win the playoffs for Viswanathan [1795]). opportunity to catch the seemingly infallible three consecutive years against the winners of The real action started in round four, where “Unicorns” now seemed possible, and players the North, South, and East tournaments. Their “BAC Uknighted We Stand” faced “Feeling the on the top boards seemed to take notice. second team was also strong but had a more Bern NHC”, both with 3/3, while “Rainbow However their optimism did not last forever, balanced lineup: “NHC West Coast Champions” Unicorns” (3/3) faced “Who Gives A Jack”, as Lu, Banik, and Kong showed the champi- (IM Ricardo De Guzman [2387], WIM Ashritha with 2½/3. Barbosa defeated Aleskerov on onship spirit to win their games and win the Eswaran [2238], Abhishek Handigol [2062], board one while Ravuri scored on board four, match from behind, sealing their 6-0 USATW Anirudh Seela [1949]). leaving the result to the middle boards, where title. “Feeling the Bern NHC” and “Who Gives

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The West champions, “Rainbow Unicorns” (l-r): Sid Banik, Albert Lu, Cameron Wheeler, Alvin Kong

A Jack” also won their final round match-ups, KING’S INDIAN DEFENSE (E61) White’s setup. Black can try to break the center with the latter taking second place on tiebreaks GM Ioan Cristian Chirila (2586), “The in KID fashion with ... e7-e5, but I believe the (total team points). The top three teams were Notorious BAC” game continuation is much more effective. therefore: IM Ricardo De Guzman (2388), “NHC An instructive game continued 6. ... Nbd7 West Coast Champions” 7. Be2 e5 8. dxe5!? dxe5 9. 0-0 h6 10. Bh4 c6 2016 32nd U.S. Amateur Team 1. “Rainbow Unicorns”—6 After this move, which carefully prevents the Championship - West (3), Santa Clara, 2. “Who Gives A Jack”—5 California, 02.14.2016 knight jump to d5, the d6-square will become 3. “Feeling the Bern NHC”—5 Notes by Chirila. White’s main target. 11. Qc2 Qe7 12. Nd2 Re8 13. Rad1 Nc5 14. b4 Na6 15. a3 Bf5 16. Qc1 The top board prizes went to the following The merging round brought many interest - Nc7 17. c5 White enjoys a long lasting strategic players: Board one—GM Rauf Mamedov (6). ing battles—one of them was between the newly advantage, not the type of position most KID Board two—Albert Lu (6), Board three— founded “The Notorious BAC” and the reigning players are looking to achieve out of the Siddharth Banik (5½), Board four—Michael champions “Norcal House Of Chess”. I was opening, Yusupov-Uhlmann, Austria, 1998. Tang (6), Top alternate—John Wilson (3½/4). facing one of my regular rivals in the Bay Area, 7. d5 h6 8. Bh4 e6 9. Be2 It’s rare that a team can sweep the USAT, and I was eager to get revenge for my last game but it does happen when everything falls into against him in which I blundered my queen in Much more precise is 9. Nd2, not allowing place. Next up are the USAT playoffs, which a winning position. the ... g6-g5 and ... Nh5 maneuver when White usually take place before the summer, best of 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. Nf3 d6 5. has a pleasant Benoni position. 9. ... exd5 10. luck to “Rainbow Unicorns”! Bg5 cxd5 a6 11. a4 Nbd7 12. Be2 Re8 13. 0-0. Full results can be found at www.bayarea I did not expect him to play the King’s Indian 9. ... exd5 10. cxd5 g5 11. Bg3 Nh5 12. Nd2 chess.com, and many photos on the BAC Face - Defense (KID) and ultimately decided to stir Nxg3 13. hxg3 a6 14. a4 Nd7 book page. Here is a game from GM Ioan the game into unexplored waters. Cristian Chirila from “The Notorious BAC” (see diagram top of next page) team: 5. ... 0-0 6. e3 c5 (see game next column) In my opinion this is the best way to combat 15. Nc4?! PHOTO CREDIT: JUDT SZTARAY

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Bb5 27. Rb3 A cool idea to force Black to release Be7. the tension exerted by the bishop and allow my 47. ... h5 48. Kd3 Bf6? knight to have a solid outpost at c4. 27. ... Bd7 (27. ... Bxe2 28. Qxe2 Rf7 29. Nc4) 28. Nc4. If there was a moment to pinpoint Black losing his advantage, I think this would be it. 26. ... Bb5 27. Bd3 Stronger is 48. ... Kf6! 49. Rh1 (49. Nd2 Rxa5 Worse is 27. b4? Qxe3+ 28. Qxe3 Bd4 29. 50. Ne4+ Ke5 wins for Black) 49. ... Bxa5 50. Bxb5 Bxe3+ 30. Ke2 axb5. Rxh5 b5. 27. ... Rf7 28. Rh1 Qf6 29. Rbe1 49. Nd2 Kh6 50. Ne4 Kg7 51. Kc4 Kf7 52. Kb5 b3 53. Rb1 b2 54. Nxf6 Kxf6 55. Rxb2 My initial idea was 29. Rh5, but suddently I Kxf5 56. Re2 Ra8 57. Re7 realized this aggressive idea will bring me only After the continuation 15. a5 Qe7 16. Nc4 trouble after 29. ... Rxe3! 30. Qxe3 (30. Bxb5 Despite being a pawn down, I was already Ne5 (16. ... Rb8 transposes to the game) 17. Rfe7! 31. Bc4 Qg6 32. Rhh1 Bd4 33. Kf1 Qe8 feeling that the win might be up for grabs, Nxe5 Qxe5 18. Ra3 Bd7 Black has solved his and my king is swimming in very deep waters, White’s king and rook are far more active then opening problems. from a practical point of view this position is their counterparts. lost.) 30. ... Re7 31. Rxf5 Rxe3 32. Rxf6 Rxd3. 15. ... Nb6 16. Nd2 Qe7 17. a5 Nd7 18. Nc4 57. ... Rc8? 29. ... Bxd3 30. Qxd3 Qxb2+ 31. Re2 Qb5 Rb8 19. 0-0 The position is still drawn even after this 32. Qxb5 axb5 33. Rb1 b4 34. Nc4 Rd7 Also possible was 19. Qb3 f5 (Bad is 19. ... 35. Rc2 Kf7 36. Ke2 Kg6 37. Kd3 Bf6 move, but a much more complicated defense Ne5? 20. Nxe5 Qxe5 21. Bxa6 when White awaits Black. A better defense was 57. ... c4 58. wins a pawn) 20. 0-0 f4 21. exf4 gxf4 22. gxf4 Black starts his plan to target my one Rc7 Ke5 59. Rxc4 Kxd5 60. Rc7 Ra7 61. Kb6 Rxf4 (22. ... Bxc3?? falls into 23. Qxc3 Qxe2 weakness, the pawn on a5. Ra6+ 62. Kb5 Ra7 63. Rh7?! Ke4 64. Rxh5 d5 24. Qg3+ Kh8 25. Rae1 when White has a 38. Re2 Rde7 when Black is still better. strong attack for the piece) 23. Rae1 Ne5 and The d6-pawn is taboo. 58. Kb6 Ra8! 59. Rxb7 Ke5 60. Rc7 Kxd5 Black is starting to build a dangerous initiative 61. a6 c4 62. a7 Kd4 63. Kb7 Rxa7+ 64. on the kingside. 39. Rd1 Ra8 40. Rb1 Kxa7 19. ... f5 20. Na4 Ne5 21. Nxe5 Bxe5 22. f4 This was probably the best moment to play This idea is quite double-edged, stopping 40. e4! Unfortunately I was down to my last the on the kingside but at the same seconds and I didn’t want to make such a decision time creating an unpleasant weakness on e3. right before the . After 40. ... fxe4+ 41. Rxe4 Rxe4 42. Kxe4 b3 43. Rb1 b2 44. Kd3 22. ... Bg7 23. Qd2 g4 Black is only slightly better, as it is very difficult Preparing ... h6-h5 -h4. to make progress. 24. Kf2 40. ... Ra6 Defending the e3-pawn and allowing the Now Black gets to defend his d6-pawn, one rook swing to h1. Nevertheless, a lot of possible is extremely important! sacrifices on e3 become available due to the 41. e4 fxe4+ 42. Rxe4 Rxe4 43. Kxe4 Bd8 precarious position of White’s king. 44. f5+ Now comes the critical moment: 24. ... Bd7 25. Nb6 Rbe8 The move 44. Kd3 was probably more 64. ... c3? promising in my bid for a successful defense: The move 64. ... d5? would not save Black However, Black is still better after 44. ... Bxa5 after 65. Kb6 Ke3 66. Kc5 Kf2 67. Kxd5 Kxg2 45. Ra1 Bc7 46. Re1 Kf7 47. Re6 h5 48. f5 Ra2. 68. Kxc4! Kxg3 69. Kd3 Kf2 70. Ke4 g3 71. 44. ... Kg5 Rc2+ Kg1 72. Kf3; The only move was 64. ... Ke3!! to maintain equality, and no matter what Black would win an important tempo with White’s king cannot get back in time. 65. Rxc4 44. ... Kg7; my opponent played his move too (65. Kb6 Kf2 draws) 65. ... d5! (Losing is 65. ... fast. Never hurry when facing such an important Kf2 66. Rc3 Kxg2 67. Kb6 Kh3 68. Kc6 h4 69. decision. 45. Ra1 (45. f6+ Kxf6 46. Rf1+ Ke7 gxh4+ Kxh4 70. Kd5 g3 71. Ke4 g2 72. Rc1 winning) 45. ... h5! ! (45. ... b5 is too Kg3 73. Ke3 d5 74. Rd1 d4+ 75. Ke2 d3+ 76. hasty: 46. Nxd6!! Rxd6 47. a6 Bb6 48. a7 Bxa7 Ke3 d2 77. Ra1 A nice Zugzwang.) 66. Rc5 d4 49. Rxa7+ Kf6 50. Rb7) 46. Ra2 b5 47. Nxd6 b3 67. Rxh5 Kf2 68. Kb6 d3 69. Kc5 Kxg2 70. Kc4 The difference! 26. Rab1 d2 71. Rd5 Kxg3 72. Rxd2 Kf3! Shouldering Too slow. I was still living under the false 45. Rf1 Kf6 White’s king. 73. Kd3 g3. assumption that my fortress on the kingside Black is winning after 45. ... b3! 46. f6 (No 65. Kb6 d5 cannot be broken. Sometimes too much con - better is 46. Rb1 Bxa5 47. Rxb3 Bb4) 46. ... No better is 65. ... Kd3: 66. Kc6 c2 67. Kxd6 fidence can hurt, I should have sped up my Bxf6 47. Rb1 b2 48. Kd3 h5. defense. Kd2 68. Ke5. 46. Rh1 Kg5 47. Rf1 Better are 26. Rae1 Bb5 27. Bd3 Bxd3 28. 66. Kc6 Ke4 67. Re7+ Kd4 68. Kd6 c2 69. Qxd3 Bxb2 29. Nc4 Bg7 30. Re2 and 26. Ra3!? No better is 47. Kd3 Bxa5 48. f6 Bd8 49. f7 Rc7 Kd3 70. Kxd5, Black resigned.

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The North champions, “Got Mate” (l-r): Jacob Furfine, Todd M. Freitag, Vincent Do, Daniel Bronfeyn

USAT NORTH—GOT MATE?   

What does a team with a 2174 rating, led by a would almost certainly be good enough to give Freitag’s early math held true as his team 14-year-old on board one, do in the USA Team us the title. If we lost the match, our opponents took first place by 20 tiebreak points over “Sam’s North tournament? Win it; or at least thats would almost certainly have been the ones to Scrubs” to become the North champions. Here, what team “Got Mate?” was determined to do. win the championship on tiebreak.” Freitag annotates his effort against Nolan Though “Got Mate?” didn’t have the highest Freitag added, “We expected this to be our Hendrickson. rating in the tournament, it was one of only most difficult match, and it ended up being two teams going into round four of five with exactly that! Their top three boards, IM (C54) a perfect score. On Sunday morning it met Kannappan, Hendrickson, and Rosenthal, are Nolan Hendrickson (2286), “Team Name team “Cafe and Kings” (1700) on board one. clearly very strong players, as evidenced by Redacted, ~ed.” Both teams admitted to being nervous, as each their ratings and titles, and they out rated us Todd Freitag (2204), “Got Mate?” hoped in coming so far that they might win on all three boards.” USAT 2016 (5), Schaumburg, Illinois (5), the event with a perfect score. Between sips of The first game to end in the match was a 02.21.2016 coffee and yawns, both teams greeted one draw between Vincent Do (“Got Mate?”) and Notes by Freitag. another warmly. Though “Cafe and Kings’” Nicolas Rosenthal (“Team Name Redacted, 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. board one, Jeff David, won the game he ~ed.”). Freitag is proud of Do for drawing a d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Bd2 described as an “excellent fight” against Jacob game where he was out ranked by 200 points. Furfine, “Got Mate?” prevailed and won the Frietag said, “Once Vincent’s game ended, it We have decided to do battle in one of the round. was already clear that Daniel Bronfeyn was oldest openings in chess. Greco analyzed this This left “Got Mate?”, the only team with a going to win on board four and Jacob Furfine position in the early 1600s! perfect 4, to play “Team Name Redacted, ~ed.” was going to lose on board one. That meant 7. ... Bxd2+ 8. Nbxd2 d5 9. exd5 Nxd5 10. (of Lindenwood College of St. Louis), one of the score was going to be 1½-1½, and my game 0-0 0-0 11. Rc1 three 3½-point teams, in the last round. While would decide every thing. My opponent, Nolan the other two 3½ teams, “Sam’s Scrubs” and “U Hendrickson, had the advantage, but I only (see diagram top of next page) of iOverrated” (both made up of current and needed a draw to secure a tied match and the former Whitney Young High School of Chicago championship for our team, whereas he needed Here I was out of book and had a long think. players) fought each other, Todd Freitag, board a win to win his team the championship. I I went with a standard plan against an isolated two of “Got Mate?” worked on figuring out managed to escape my predicament and force d-pawn. My two knights will control and where the tiebreak points might fall. He noted, a draw, which gave our team the two points blockade d5. My pawn will move to c6 to help

“According to my calculations, a tied match we needed.” control d5 and protect itself from being taken PHOTO CREDIT: BETSY DYNAKO

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tournament would come down to this game! pawns, and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to mount a Can White break through or will Black hold quick enough counterattack to get to his pawns. on? Lost endgames seemed to lurk almost every - 19. ... Nd7 20. Nxd7 Qxd7 21. Qa5 b6 22. where I looked. Qa3 26. ... Qxb3 27. axb3 Threatening Bxd5 followed by Re7 and taking the a7-pawn. White’s immediate threat is 28. Nd7 Rfd8 29. Nxb6, after which Black would like to play 22. ... a5 23. Bxd5 cxd5 24. Re7 Qb5 25. 29. ... Rb8 and then capture the pawn on b3 Ne5 Rbc8 after White’s knight moves. However, Black’s Avoiding the Nd7 and hoping to get in rooks cannot leave the back rank at the moment ... Rc2 later on. due to back rank mate threats. by White’s c1-rook. Finally, my c8-bishop will go to g6 via f5 to help guard the light squares 26. Qb3?! 27. ... h5 around my king, which are often weak in isolani I played 27. ... h5 instead of h6 in view of positions. the line 27. ... h6 28. Nd7 Rfd8 29. Nxb6 Rb8 11. ... Nb6 12. Bb3 Bf5 13. Re1 Nb4 14. Ne4 30. Nd7 Rxb3 31. Re8+ Rxe8 32. Rxe8+ Kh7 c6 15. Nc5 Rb8 16. Qd2 N4d5 33. Nf8+ and since I can’t go to h6 with my king, I lose the g6-bishop to a discovered check. I guess my plan wasn’t very good! I managed to carry it out completely, yet White now stands I also rejected 27. ... f6 as my luft move because better. it allows White’s rooks to come to e6. I could have also played 27. ... Bf5 to stop White’s Nd7 17. h3 Qd6 18. Re5 Bg6 19. Rce1 threat, but I cannot remember why I rejected White’s advantage should now be obvious. that move. According to the computer, it’s fine Around this time, the game on board three for Black. ended in a draw. It was also already clear that A very interesting idea that surprised me. I 28. Re2 we were going to win on board four and lose expected White to try to keep the pieces on to on board one. This meant that the match was keep the pressure on, but I soon realized that White covers the second rank, but now I going to be 1½–1½ with only my game not yet my queen is protecting my d5- and b6-pawns, can get in a useful check on c1. decided. I stood clearly worse, but I only needed and in the endgame, White can attack those 28. ... Rc1+ a draw. A 2-2 result would give us the champi- pawns very easily. As it turns out, this was the onship on tiebreak, while a 2½–1½ loss would moment where White lost most of his advan - This move not only allows my f8-rook to mean that our opponents would almost certain - tage, but during the game I was definitely not join the action, but now when I bring a rook ly win the championship on tiebreak. The whole comfortable. I couldn’t see how to save my to c2, with White’s king on h2, the f2-pawn

At A Glance U.S. Amateur Team

EAST Date: February 13-15, 2016 | Location: Parsippany Hilton, Parsippany, New Jersey | 1,164 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 5½: “Academy for Talented Youth I” (Ethan Li, Henry Qi, Warren Wang, Wesley Wang); 2nd, 5½: “Komodo Dragons” (Lawrence Kaufman, Karl Dehmelt, Denis Strenzwilk, William G. Michael), 3rd, 5½: “ChessNYC All Stars” (Justus D. Williams, Isaac Barayev, Matheu Jefferson, Tyrone Davis III); 4th, 5½: “Wei Yi Played Gave” (Robert L. Hess, Andrew Ryba, Zachary J. Weiner, Marcus Sutton); 5th, 5: “Princeton A” (Jason Altschuler, Andrew Ng, Kavinay Sivakumar, Darek L. Johnson). | Chief Tournament Director: Edward Steven Doyle.          www.njscf.orgNORTH Date: February 19-21, 2016 | Location: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Schaumburg, Illinois | 294 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 4½: “Got Mate” (Jacob Furfine, Todd M. Freitag, Vincent Do, Daniel Bronfeyn); 2nd, 4½: “Sam’s Scrubs” (Sam A. Schmakel, William James Aramil, Jonathan Sterling Kogen, Phuc Hoang); 3rd, 4: (Team Name Redacted, ~ed.) (Priyadharshan Kannappan, Nolan Hendrickson, Nicholas Rosenthal, Brent Butler). | Chief Tournament Director: Glenn E. Panner.         www.chessweekend.comSOUTH Date: February 12-14, 2016 | Location: Ramada Westshore Tampa Airport, Tampa, Florida | 128 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 4½: “Chakis-Mate” (John P. Nardandrea, Lawrence Storch, Robert Persante, Peter Dyson); 2nd, 4: “The Sky’s The Limit” (Mark Ritter, Mark T. Hoshor, Alan Kantor, Skyler Kelly, Bradley C. Kirksey); 3rd, 3½: “Scarlett Warriors” (Mel Goss, Carlos G. Andretta, Dario Teodori, Dereck Laureano). | Chief Tournament Director: Jon Haskel.          www.bocachess.com/tournaments/2016---u-s-amateur-team-championship-southWEST Date: February 13-15, 2016 | Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California | 309 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 6: “Rainbow Unicorns” (Cameron Wheeler, Albert Lu, Siddharth G. Banik, Alvin Kong); 2nd, 5: “Who Gives A Jack” (Jack Qijie Zhu, Paul Richter, Ladia Jirasek, Arul Viswanathan); 3rd, 5: “Feeling the Bern NHC” (Oliver Barbosa, , Ronald Lazo Cusi, Pranav Sairam, Ryan Dong). | Chief Tournament Director: Thomas P. Langland.         www.bayareachess.com/events/16/213sp/

www.uschess.org 29 Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams will be hanging. 29. ... Rfc8?! with 33. f3 and then take on d5. However 33. 29. Kh2 An inaccuracy. White gets some pressure f3 fails to 33. ... Bxf3. If 33. Kg3 Rxb2 34. f3 it’s after 30. Nxg6 fxg6 31. Rb7 followed by Ree7. another pin after 34. ... Rxb3! 33. Re8+ Kh7 34. Kg1 30. Nd7 White misses the chance and goes for a Trying to play f3. tempting alternative. Black has no way to 34. ... Rc1+ 35. Kh2 Rc2 36. Kg1, Draw protect the b6- and d5-pawns from White’s agreed. rooks and knight. The only way is to counter- In the final position, Black could try to play on attack! and hope to make use of his outside 30. ... R8c2 31. Nxb6 Be4 32. Rxc2 Rxc2 after capturing the b-pawns, but since a draw was good enough for our team, and since I had only White’s king position is truly unfortunate. 12 minutes to White’s 34, I took the draw. White would like to drive the bishop away

USAT SOUTH—SENIORS RULE    

When putting together a team for this year’s first two matches 4-0 and 3-1 we were paired “Scarlett Warriors” were crushed by “Sky”, 3½- version of the U.S. Amateur Team South against the top-rated team, “Victorious Secret” ½ and “Chakis-mate” became United States (USATS), I had some obstacles to overcome. I with senior master John Ludwig (2439) on first Amateur Team South champions! was moving in February and could not commit board. The match reached a tense point when Our team played great chess. Bob and Peter to playing until I knew the closing date. When both Ludwig on first board and WFM Vladlena both scored 4½-½ but were denied board prizes I found I could play, the player I targeted for Ciubara (2129) on third board sacrificed pieces by Alan Kantor (board three) and Kai Tabor first board had joined another team. So my for attacks. Nardandrea accurately defended (board four) who each went 5-0. This was my good friend, John Nardandrea (2234) and I and Ludwig opted to take a draw by repetition. fifth time winning this event, but the last one (2204) set out to form a senior team with the Ciubara wasn’t as lucky as Persante untangled came 12 years ago! In the end we also won the goal of winning the senior prize, after all, we his pieces winning the game and giving us the senior prize and are looking forward to were well past our peak playing days. I called match 3-1. competing in the USAT playoffs. my good friend Life Master Bob Persante (2200) Sunday morning saw a tough match against who last played a standard time control tour- “Scarlett Warriors”, a team with two masters nament as my teammate in 2008. After agreeing and two experts. We seemed to be winning on NIMZO-INDIAN, to play, John and I strong-armed a reluctant fourth board but Dyson’s initiative was undone RUBINSTEIN VARIATION (E47) Peter Dyson (2144) who only plays once a year by bishops of opposite color and eventually all Larry Storch (2204), “Chakis-mate” in his own Space Coast Open Tournament. I four games would be drawn. That result set up Vlad Yanovsky (2245), “Chess Lives Matter” assured everyone that we would have fun and an exciting last round. “Chakis-mate” and 2016 U.S. Amateur Team Championship win the senior prize. “Scarlett Warriors” had 3½/4 and would be South (5), Tampa, Florida (5), 02.14.2016 One player who was missing was Steve playing two teams chasing us with three points. Notes by Storch. Chakis, a frequent teammate of ours who passed Our first board matchup was against “Chess away in 2011. Steve played on two of my teams Lives Matter” while “Scarlett” would be taking This was the critical fifth round game against that won the USATS, in 1997 and 2004. That on “The Sky’s the Limit” headed by FM Mark the Miami team, “Chess Lives Matter”. We 2004 team named “The Return of the Kings” Ritter (2347). In our match, all four games were tied for first with the “Scarlet Warriors” also featured John Nardandrea and Peter Dyson. would go down to the final minutes. My game who we drew 2-2 Sunday morning. They were John and I were on the winning team in 1995 on second board was against Vlad Yanovsky on board two facing “The Sky’s the Limit” while played in Baton Rouge, Louisiana so we were (2245) a very aggressive player who had a great we were on board one. all experienced warriors. When it came time year in 2015. Vlad lost a pawn to an opening 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 0-0 5. to name our team, Steve came to mind and we trap out of a Nimzo-Indian turned Semi- Bd3 c5 6. a3 cxd4 7. exd4 Be7 8. Nf3 d5 were in agreement that his name should be Tarrasch but had plenty of compensation. Both 9. 0-0 b6?! involved. His optimism and spirit always sides had opportunities for tactics that may I remember years ago studying the Semi- affected his teammates and he won the event have won, but the game simplified into a rook Tarrasch featured in the 1966 and 1969 World not only with us, but with other teams as well. and pawn ending that was winning for me. Championship matches between Spassky and Steve had been a member of winning teams so However, with four seconds left on his clock, Petrosian and learning not to play ... b7-b6 too often that National Tournament Director Yanovsky sacrificed his rook for ! On early. Harvey Lerman referred to him as the Amateur the lower boards, Persante turned his disadvan - Team’s good luck charm. All of us agreed that tage into a win against Yan Miellier (2176) and 10. cxd5! Nxd5 11. Nxd5 Qxd5!? our name should honor him, so we called Dyson outplayed John Salisbury (1994). We Vlad saw the coming move, but opted for ourselves “Chakis-mate”. Obviously, Steve’s didn’t know what to expect from Nardandrea’s counterplay rather than recapturing on d5 with spirit lived on in Tampa for this tournament. game on first board as Mike Zaloznyy (2294) the pawn. The tournament featured a number of very sacrificed material and was chasing Nardandrea’s 12. Qc2! strong teams and we were ranked second at king across the board. But John defended 2195½. Despite our seeding, we knew that was brilliantly and won that game too! We had won White has the dual threats of 13. Bxh7 and not a guarantee of success. After winning our the match 3½-½. Over on the second table, the 13. Be4.

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The USAT South Champions (left to right): Robert Persante, Peter Dyson, Larry Storch, and John Nardandrea of Team Chakis-mate.

12. ... Bb7 Stronger is 17. Rac1 f4? 18. Ne5! f3 (18. ... Bxf2+ 26. Kxf2 Qc2+ 27. Ke3 didn’t appeal to White has a huge edge after 12. ... f5 13. Bc4 Nxe5?? 19. Qh5+ Kg8 20. Bh7+ Kh8 21. Bg6+ me. Qd6 14. Rd1. Kg8 22. Qh7 mate) 19. Nxf3. 23. ... f3 24. g3 Qg4 25. Qf1 Bf6 26. Bxf6 17. ... Bxa6 18. Qxa6 f4!? Rxf6 27. h3 Qf5 28. Rd4 Rc2 29. Qd3 13. Bxh7+ Qxd3 Another way to play was 13. Re1 h6 14. Fatal is 29. ... Qxh3?? 30. Rd8+. Bh7+ Kh8 15. Be4 Qd7 16. Ne5 Bxe4 17. Qxe4 Qd5 which is good for White as well. 30. Rxd3 Rxb2 31. Ree3 a5 13. ... Kh8 14. Bd3 Nc6 15. Be3 Rac8 16. Better was 31. ... Rb1+ 32. Kh2 Rf1 33. Rd2 Qe2 (33. Rxf3? Rxf2+! when Black stays up a pawn) 33. ... Kh7 34. g4. 32. Rxf3 Rxf3 33. Rxf3 a4 34. Re3 Kg8 35. Rxe6 Rb3 36. h4 Kf7 37. Rc6 b5 38. Rb6 Ke7 39. h5 Rxa3 40. Rxb5 Kf6 41. Kg2 Ra1 42. Ra5 a3 43. g4 a2 44. g5+ At this point we were blitzing and some With 30 minutes left, I had to accurately inaccurate moves were made. calculate Black’s double Exchange sacrifice, and decided it was too risky to play in team competi - 44. ... Ke6 45. h6? tion. I looked over at John’s game on board Throwing away the win. one and his opponent had sacrificed material The winning followup was 45. Ra6+! Kf7 and was chasing my teammate’s queen across 46. f4!. the board so I had to play solidly. We both took a lengthy look at 16. Be4 Nxd4 45. ... gxh6 46. gxh6 Kf7 47. Ra6 Rd1 48. (16. ... Qb5) 17. Bxd5 Nxc2 18. Bxb7 Rb8 19. 19. Bd2 Rxa2 Rd6 49. h7 Kg7 50. Ra7+ Kh8 51. Be4 Nxa1 20. Rxa1 and White’s material has Kg3 Re6 52. Kg4 Rf6 53. f4 Rxf4+!, After the continuation 19. Bxf4 Rxf4 20. Stalemate. increased some. Qxc8+ Rf8 21. Qb7! Rxf3 22. Rac1!! and 16. ... f5!? Houdini 4 pronounces White a winner, but I And played by my opponent with four ticks couldn’t be sure when I saw this position in left on the clock. Within minutes after this all 16. ... Bf6 17. Ne5 g6! (A cool variation was my mind. three of my teammates won, making us USAT 17. ... Qxg2+ 18. Kxg2 Nxd4+ 19. Qf3!) 18. South Champions! Nxc6 Bxc6 19. Qg4 when White lost most of 19. ... Nxd4 20. Nxd4 Qxd4 21. Bc3 Qe4 22. Rfe1 Qg6 23. Rad1?! his edge. See more reports from the USA Teams on US Chess 17. Ba6 The line 23. Qxa7 f3 24. g3 Bc5 25. Qa6 News at uschess.org. PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF SUBJECTS

www.uschess.org 31 GM Hikaru Nakamura successfully defended his Zurich Chess Challenge title. International Events / Zurich Ches Challenge

History Repeats at 5th Zurich Chess Challenge Nakamura edges out Anand on tiebreaks

By GM IAN ROGERS

or the second consecutive year Hikaru Nakamura has won the outplayed Giri to move clear of the field. At this point it seemed that Zurich on a tiebreaker after tying for first place Anand was the only player to adjust well to the new time limit—most Fwith Viswanathan Anand. of the other players were moving too fast. As has become traditional, six of the world’s best players assembled Only on the final day did Nakamura peg Anand back. In the final at the Savoy Hotel in February to compete in perhaps the most opulent round of the rapid he beat Aronian with black to draw level with Anand playing hall in world chess; a ballroom filled with gold leaf and chandeliers. and then when Anand moved ahead in the blitz tournament he again An intimate audience of 100 watch the games, with sponsor Oleg beat Aronian in the final round, to unexpectedly find himself ahead on Skvortsov invariably in the front row following the games intently. tiebreakers by a tiny margin. The opening ceremony in Zurich is normally a musical treat but 2016 In 2015 there was minor controversy after Anand believed himself was remarkable, featuring three exceptional Russian musicians. (One, to be the winner on Sonnenborn-Berger (SB) tiebreaker only to have violinist Ilya Gringolts, performed on a Guarneri, valued at $8 million!) Skvortsov impose a blitz playoff, won by Nakamura. This year Nakamura Broadcast quality for the Internet audience is also of the highest level, had the higher SB tiebreaker and had been announced as the winner, with multiple cameras and commentary in English, German and Russian. when Skvortsov suddenly proposed a blitz playoff match for the title. The 2016 field featured five players from the top 10 plus , Nakamura agreed, but Anand pointed out that the rules this year who has represented the Zurich club in teams competitions. Hikaru were 100 percent clear and that Nakamura was the winner. Nakamura, Viswanathan Anand, Levon Aronian and Anish Giri were Certainly Nakamura had won the tourna ment the hard way, chasing warming up for March’s in while Anand for the entire tournament before finally catching the Indian in , a Swiss resident nowadays, was out to show that the final round. perhaps he should have been in Moscow. Despite being the final warm-up before the Candidates tournament, This year’s Zurich Chess Classic was played under a new format, the the fast nature of the games meant that none of the players needed to brainchild of Skvortsov, who believes that classical chess needs speeding take the results too seriously. Nonetheless, Aronian’s four losses against up. (“I want fast and furious chess,” he said.) The six invited grandmasters the two winners was a cold shower for the Armenian while Anish Giri played a round-robin at a slow-rapid time limit (40 moves plus 10 seconds was also very disappointed by his result, saying “This tournament was increment for the entire game) followed by a blitz tournament with supposed to be fun, but it is not so much fun when you are losing.” reversed colors, worth half as many points as the rapid. Skvortsov’s plans for 2017 are extremely ambitious; a tournament If there was a tournament format designed for Nakamura—a renowned with as many as eight players, competing in a double round-robin, half lightning and rapid player—this was it. 20 years earlier this would have in Zurich and half in at the renovated Moscow Central Chess Club. The been a dream format for Anand, but at 46 and coming from a disastrous planned time limit is 1 hour plus 30 seconds per move which Skvortsov result in Gibraltar, the Tiger from Madras was not expected to be a will ask FIDE to recognize as a classical time limit. Given Skvortsov’s challenger for the top placings this year. nationality and influence, one would not bet against FIDE throwing Yet little more than half an hour into the first round, Anand had away the rule that classical chess must be a minimum of a four hour

PHOTO: CATHY ROGERS upturned expectations, mating Levon Aronian and the next round he session for 60 moves.

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FRENCH DEFENSE, ADVANCE VARIATION (C02) GM Alexei Shirov (FIDE 2682, LAT) GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2842, USA) Zurich Chess Challenge 2016 (2), 02.13.2016

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. a3 Nh6 7. b4 cxd4 8. Bxh6 gxh6 9. cxd4 Bd7 10. Ra2 Rg8 11. h3 h5 12. g3 h4 13. g4 Be7 14. Be2 f6 15. b5 Nd8 16. Qd3 Rg7 17. Nc3 Nf7 18. 0-0 h5 19. Na4 Qd8 20. exf6 Bxf6 21. Nc5 hxg4 22. hxg4 b6 23. Nxd7 Qxd7 24. Kh1 Rc8 25. Rc2 Rxc2 26. Qxc2 Nd6 27. Ne5 Bxe5 28. dxe5 Ne4 29. Kg2 Nc5 30. Rh1 Qe7 31. Qc1 Rh7 32. Qe3 Qg7 33. Rc1 Qf8 34. a4 Rf7

Shirov was already down to his last few Nakamura Talks minutes, while Nakamura had almost 20 minutes left. At the end of the tournament, Hikaru Nakamura gave his thoughts about the 35. f3?! Zurich Classic and the new time control to the assembled press. Too cautious. After 35. a5! White threatens “I didn't feel like I deserved to win this event, because today I played four bad 36. axb6 followed by 37. Ra1. No doubt Shirov games of blitz and one relatively good game in the last round. I feel very lucky. feared 35. ... h3+!? but after 36. Kg1! h2+ 37. I guess I found a way. Everyone is so strong that you keep trying and hopefully Kg2! he can soon round up the h2-pawn via good things will happen. Luckily good things did happen today. Rh1. Even though I won here it’s not such a big deal—it’s [the Candidates tournament 35. ... Rf4! 36. Rxc5? in] March that matters.” Panic. 36. Rh1 Qh6 37. Qf2 should maintain On the new slow-rapid time control the balance. “I thought [the new time control] was interesting. It was hard at the start. I’m 36. ... bxc5 37. a5 h3+! 38. Kg3? blitzing out 20 moves and then suddenly I still have 40 minutes and I’m a bit confused. I would take [time] to relax and try to understand my position and Clearly 38. Kxh3? was impossible due to 38. suddenly I have lost five or 10 minutes and you start to panic. Towards the ... Qh6+ 39. Kg2 Rxg4+ 40. Kf2 Rg2+ but it end I started to get a better feel for it. would have been more testing for Shirov to “At the moment classical chess is still more important but as Vladimir said, at try; 38. Kh2!, even though after 38. ... Rb4 39. some point [top] chess is going to get to 80 or 90 percent drawn. When that Kxh3 c4 40. Qxa7 Qh8+ 41. Kg2 Qxe5 Black’s happens then this control or some version of it will probably start to become attack comes before the white pawns can do a serious [option] for future events. any damage. “There were quite a few decisive games and that’s ultimately the goal. If you 38. ... h2!, White resigned. want perfect play then chess is going to be a draw, so for that reason it is important to have some ideas to induce more decisive games. Oleg always DRAWBACKS LEAD TO DRAW has interesting ideas and I think we’ll see if this one catches on.” GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2842, USA) GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2801, RUS) Future plans? Zurich Chess Challenge 2016 (3), “I will go back to Italy and I will stay there training until I go to Moscow [for 02.14.2016 the Candidates tournament] on March 6.” (see diagram top of next page)

34 May 2016 | Chess Life Left to right (with final scores): GM Hikaru Nakamura (10½), GM Anish Giri (5½), GM Alexei Shirov (3½), GM Viswanathan Anand (10½), GM Vladimir Kramnik (9½), GM Levon Aronian (5½).

Kramnik is unwilling to give up his hopes. Nakamura had enjoyed an edge but now with 48. ... Ra1 49. Nf4 Kd4 50. Kg2 Ra2+ 51. accurate play Aronian, despite a small deficit Kg3 Ra1 52. Kg2 Ra8 53. Kf2 Ra6 54. on the clock should have enough counterplay Ne2+ Ke5 55. Kg3 Rf6 56. Kf2 Rf8 57. Kg3 to draw. Giri, however explained the problem Rf7 58. Kf2 Ra7 59. Kg3 Ra8 60. Nf4 Rg8 of facing Nakamura in blitz as follows; “It’s 61. Ne2 g5 62. hxg5 Rxg5+ 63. Kh4 Rg2 annoying. Maybe he has blundered and you 64. Ng3 Rh2+ 65. Kg5 h4 66. f4+ Ke6 67. are winning but he won’t acknowledge it. He Nf5 h3 68. Kg4 Rh1 69. Ng3 Rh2 70. e5 plays as if nothing has happened. And he gains Rf2 71. Ne4 Rg2+ 72. Kxh3, Draw agreed. three seconds on every move—he plays in one second and you take 4 or 5.” , BERLIN DEFENSE (C65) 28. ... Rxa2? GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2842, USA) Nakamura is in desperate trouble but GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2746, ARM) The move 28. ... Rg4!! holds up the white g- Kramnik’s method of increasing the pressure Zurich Chess Challenge 2016 (5), pawn long enough to hold the game, because has some surprising drawbacks ... 02.15.2016 if White knocks the rook with h3 then ... Rxe4- 35. ... f5?! e2 becomes annoying. 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 29. g4! Ra5 Better was 35. ... Rg2+! 36. Kh3 Ra2! 37. 5. Bxc6 dxc6 6. Nbd2 Be6 7. 0-0 Bd6 8. Nc4 Ng2! forcing the win of another pawn, at d4 Nd7 9. dxe5 Nxe5 10. Nxe5 Bxe5 11. f4 This fails to stop the pawns but here 29. ... least. Qd4+ 12. Kh1 Bd6 13. Qe2 0-0-0 14. f5 Rf8 30. g5 Rff2 threatens nothing with the h- 36. Nc4! f4+ 37. Kh3 Rf2 38. Nxe5 Nf1 Bd7 15. Nf3 Qa4 16. b3 Qa5 17. Bd2 Bb4 pawn back on h2 and White can just keep pushing the g-pawn. This was Kramnik’s idea, but Nakamura has 18. Bxb4 Qxb4 19. Qf2 b6 20. Ng5 Qe7 21. 30. h4 Re5 31. g5 Rxe4 32. g6 Ree8 33. seen that even after Black wins the Exchange, f6 gxf6 22. Qxf6 Qxf6 23. Rxf6 Be8 24. h5 a5 34. g7 Kb7 35. Rh6 Re5 36. Rh8 the result is far from certain. Nxf7 Bxf7 25. Rxf7 Rd2 26. Rc1 Rg8 27. Rg1 Rxc2 28. Rxh7 Rxg7 37. Rxg7 b5 38. Rg3 c5 39. h6 Rh5+ 39. Rxf1! Rxf1 40. Kg2 Ra1 41. Ng6 Ra2+ 40. Kg2 c4 41. bxc4 b4 42. Rh3 Rg5+ 43. 42. Kg1 Ra1+ 43. Kg2 Ra2+ 44. Kg1 Kf7? Kf3 b3 44. Kf4 a4 45. Kxg5, Black resigned. The narrow path to victory lay in the unlikely variation 44. ... Ra7! 45. Nxf4 Rf7 46. Nxh5 g6! See more about the Zurich Chess Challenge at 47. Ng3 Rxf3 48. Kg2 Rf4 49. Kh3 Kh7 when www.zurich-cc.com including videos, games, White has run out of moves and must give up a photos, and full standings. pawn, after which the win for Black will be slow US Chess will hold an election in 2016 for two at- but sure. large positions on the US Chess Executive Board. 45. Nxf4 g6 46. Ng2! Kf6 47. Kh2 Ke5 48. For full details, please refer to the Call For Kg3 Nominations published in the October and November 2015 issues of Chess Life. Register to Now White has no problems, although PHOTOS: CATHY ROGERS vote deadline was May 1.

www.uschess.org 35 Remembrance / Emory Tate

Triple Exclam !!! The winning ways of Emory Tate, 1958-2015

By DR. DAAIM SHABAZZ

36 May 2016 | Chess Life PHOTO: DAAIM SHABAZZ with atheoreticalnovelty. e5!? into aSveshnikovafterwhichTatecameup Foxwoods tournament.Thatgametransposed 5. Nb5d6 1. e4c52.Nf3Nc63.d4cxd44.Nxd4 Notes byDaaimShabazz 07.08.2001 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania(8), 29th AnnualWorldOpen(8), FM EmoryTate(2409) GM SergeyKudrin(2627) this lineagainstAlexanderBeltreatthe2001 Beltre-Tate game,Tateplayed 5. ...Nf6and 7. Qxd6Qf68.Qd1Qg69.Nc3 d5!?;Inthe 16. Ne4Nd417. Bd2 Ra818.c5dxc519.Nxc5 12. b4a613.Nc3a514.bxa5Rxa5 15.a4Rg8 TAIMANOV VARIATION(B44) SICILIAN DEFENSE, Drum website brilliantly aspossible…andhedoesn’tdisappoint.” over theyearsasaswashbucklingtacticianwhowilltrytoslashyoubits predator. OneofthemostfearedplayersinU.S.,Tatehasbuiltareputation adrenaline mayrushthroughyourbodyasyoupreparetofaceavicious 8. exd5Ne79.c4Nf510.Be2g5!? 11.0-0Bh6 champion inthe1980s,alsowinningIndianastatechampionship He laterjoinedtheAirForceandbecameafive-timeArmedForces year andtookadifferentpathinlifewhenhisinterestchesssoared. scholar andearnedafull ship toNorthwestern,butleftafterone Concord HighSchoolinElkhart,Indianaasanationalachievement city, butwasrightfullyconsideredanIndianason.Hegraduatedfrom prowess, hadwontheadmirationofkingdom. of aproudlionwhosehandsomemane,symbolichisintellectual that alionlivesthroughhiscubs,andEmorycertainlyhadthebearing lion (thepoemappearsattheendofthisarticle).Itisbefittingtonote the poemreleasedbyhisson(EmoryIII)afterdeathfeaturedaproud who wasaself-styledwarriorandmartialartist.Itiswithironythat places sincethen.Itappearstobeanappropriatedepictionofaman the gamecontinued6.N1c3d6 7. Nd5Nxd5 Emory Tatesharesthe joysofchesswithhisstudentsattheChris TorresChessCampinFremont,California. PhotobyChrisTor Those werethewordsinmyprofileofEmoryTateonTheChess “When youseeyournamenexttoEmoryTate’sonthepairingschart, Another testedlineis5....a66.Nd6+ Bxd6 Emory hadjustwonabrilliantgamewith Emory wasborninChicago,Illinois1958andreveredthe thechessdrum.net and theyhavebeenreferencedinmany the queen’sknightisstillonb1 instead ofc3. However, Blackis atempobetterinthisline. Ke8 32.Qxf3Qg1+,Whiteresigned. 6. Be3Nf67.Bg5a68.Bxf6gxf6 9.N5c3 ANALYSIS AFTER21....Bh3!! move ontherimasinnormale5 linesbecause Kxg2 gxf3+26.Kh1Qxe427.Bb5+Kd828. Bc6 Qg629.Bxf3e4!30.Rc4exf331.Rxd4+ Qxd5 20.Bb4b621.Rc1Bh3!! Notice thattheking’sknightdoes not haveto 22. f3g423.Ne4Be3+24.Kh1Bxg2+25. air andneverwasthereadisappointedsoul. as anartistandavowedsesquipedalian,hisincisiveuseofwords states, TatealsowontheAlabamaStateChampionshipin2010. the IndianaStateChessHallofFamein2005).Notneglectingother six times(1995,1996,2000,2005,2006,2007;healsowasinductedinto what hedidanditiskepthimgoinguntilthedaydied.Here Emory onlyneededaplacetositandsharehisloveforchess.Thatwas odoriferous bodiesandloudcussingovertouch-moverulesinblitz. dirty skittlesroomwithtrashstrewnonthetables,half-eatensandwiches, secrets andgivingalessoninoneofthemostunpretentiousways, color commentary.Amélangeofexpressionsandemotionsfilledthe were spellboundbyhisamazingideas,humorousbarbsandincisive with poetry,humorandprofanityallinacoherentflow.Thecrowds to catchaglimpseofmasteratwork.Hisexpressionscouldbefilled post-mortem sessions.Crowdscranedtheirnecksandstoodonchairs where hewasoneoftheleadactors.Thisevidentinhismelodramatic and hiscreativecolloquialismsmadethechessboardatheater—atheater coliseum-worthy crowdofplayerssoongathered. a gameheshowedagainstGMSergeyKudrin.Oncegotstarted, Emory didnotsimplyplaychess;heperformedchess.Truetohislife It isironicthatyouhaveaself-assuredmasterplayershowinghis 14. ...b5!15.Ne3Qa5+!16.Kd1 13. ...Ne714.Qh5? 11. ...Rc812.Nd5Bxd513.exd5 11. Nc4 10. ...Rg8 9. ...Be610.Nd2 17. Bxb5+axb5 18. bxc3Qxc3+19.Ke2Nxd5 Tate. Anothertryis16.c3butafter 16....Rxc3! gets punishedforcefully. kingside. the d-fileandallowBlackmoreactivityon gets isgoodforBlacksonowhehastoclose retard Black’sactivity. is waitingtounleashitspower. This isalmostsuicideagainstsomeone like Kudrin loseshissenseofdanger andnow GM KudrinrealizedtheinitiativethatTate White isattemptingtoprobeaweakness More activity.Black’sdark-squaredbishop The line10.Nd5f5!?isinteresting. res. eebac / Remembrance www.uschess.org Emory Tate 37 Remembrance / Emory Tate

20. Nxd5 Qc4+ 21. Ke1 Qxd5 (xg2) with an such as laughs, groans, shock and inspired nods. A CLEVER VARIATION advantage to Black. Chess to him was an art and he was proud IM Emory Tate to be an actor on its stage. It was the avenue Hrannar Baldursson 16. ... Qb4! 17. Qxh7? Qxb2 18. Rc1 Rg6 19. through which he expressed his many pas - 2007 Reykjavik International Bd3 sions—martial arts, poetry, art and philosophy. GM Kudrin is trying to wiggle out of this Yet he did not horde this beauty for himself. mess but ... He shared willingly and offered insights with those who unwittingly received a life lesson. 19. ... e4! His sense of altruism was unparalleled for a chess master and unbeknownst to him, he touched more lives than he could imagine. I first saw Emory Tate at the North American Class Championships in December 1979 at the Chicago Palmer House on Wabash. My gaze captured the unshakable confidence as he strode into the skittles room. Everyone took notice WHITE TO MOVE (AFTER 20. ... Rf8-e8) of this soon-to-be 21-year-old man. It was on this day that I was first exposed to his legendary post-mortem sessions. Rated exactly 1797, his THAT’S A FINE “HOW DO YOU DO?” rating had been frozen due to a problem that IM Emory Tate US Chess had with their computer vendor, Luke Zhao Nice shot by Tate. This move sets a deadly SECOS. This meant that ratings could not be 2015 Fremont Chess Camp (simul) trap of 20. Bxe4 Rh6 winning the queen. compiled and rating supplements were not issued. The process took nine months. 20. Nf5 While his rating was frozen, Tate raided the No better is 20. Be2 Qd4+ 21. Ke1 Rh6. “B” section class prizes. In open tournaments, 20. ... exd3 Tate took many scalps of much higher-rated players in Chicago and Indiana. Once the ratings The move 20. ... Nxf5 wins convincingly as were unfrozen, Tate had vaulted toward a 2200 well. rating. There were other underrated players 21. Nxd6+ Kd7 22. Nxc8 Bh6! that took full advantage of this lull in rating The bishop slices White’s position to shreds. change and gained as many as 500 rating points and thousands of dollars in prize winnings. 23. f4 Bxf4 24. Qh3+ Kd8, White Tate’s powerfully-built forearms and his WHITE TO MOVE (AFTER 24. ... g5) resigned. hyperkinetic mind made an immediate impres - sion on me. He had wrestled for three years at While Emory left this earth with few posses - Concord High School in Elkhart, Indiana. His sions, chess is for the ages and thus, his con - articulation was accented by his clear, acceler - tri butions will live as long as the game itself. ated speaking style, melodramatic portrayals, One of these contributions is the “Tate Var - quick wit and creative word play. Some of his iation” in the Alekhine Defense. In the 1988 attacking gems were featured in Al Lawrence’s Air Force Championship he unfurled 1. e4 Nf6 piece on Tate (Chess Life, January 2016). Some 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. a4 a5 5. Ra3!? The game of them have never seen the light of day was quickly drawn, but the experiment would (Solutions at the end of the article). gain momentum and take on adherents includ - ing a young . Tate loved his rook lifts. BLITZING DZINDZI After his death there were a number of GM tributes in his honor featuring analysis of his White resigned in this horrible position with FM Emory Tate mate looming at every turn. Like a lion chasing 1993 World Open Blitz beautiful wins such as Tate-Yudasin and de a gazelle, Tate was certainly in his element. He Firmian-Tate. Fortunately for me, I was able demonstrated this game to a packed skittles room to see Tate demonstrate his craft close up. I and received a generous applause after wards. It was able to see his crushing victories and was quite a scene. dashing defeats. After one of his grandmaster wins, I asked the burning question. “How many Emory had a way of touching the conscious - GMs have you beaten?” He flippantly replied, ness—sometimes with the light stroke of a feather “Oh ... about 80.” and sometimes with the brutal force of a hammer. During the 2007 World Open, he walked Most times it was the hammer that he wielded. up to me and asked, “Is The Chess Drum open “Triple Exclam!!!” he would bellow as he uncorked for business?” He wanted to show me a game a stunning series of moves. With quick hands he played against International Master Salvijus and an even quicker mind, Emory would rattle Bercys, a talented, teenaged international mas - off brilliant sequences and evoke expressions BLACK TO MOVE (AFTER 21. Qd3-c4) ter. It was audio recorded with his knowledge

38 May 2016 | Chess Life Remembrance / Emory Tate and I later synced it with video so his animated Tate: “18. ... Qxd4 19. Rc7+ wins because f7 ... everything is hanging with check. He gets commentary could be seen at The Chess Drum. can’t be held. The long variation goes 19. ... even mated in some lines.” The game was a Kan Sicilian, with slow tension Kd8 20. Rxb7 (or 20. Qxf7 Bc8 21. b6! Now 22. ... Rb4 23. Qxb4 Bh6 building up to a crescendo and then suddenly the rook is protected so I can take on f6 if his an explosion! Pieces darting and zipping about queen wanders. I’m threatening 22. b7 with Tate: “and suddenly it looks like he’s the board with Tate in full pursuit of his prey! mate on the d7-square. He’s almost out of breathing. A vital tempo. If he gets in ... Rc8, moves. Last but not least I have Bxe6 hanging he’ll be in the game with two bishops.” SICILIAN DEFENSE, in the air. So I was going to triple-check 24. Bb5 Qd8 25. Rc6! KAN VARIATION (B41) everything, but it looks like a winning attack IM Emory Tate (2411) all the way around.)” Tate: “Absolute paralysis!! Now what? His IM Salvijus Bercys (2500) queen can’t move away from the d6-square; he 19. bxa6 Rxa6 35th Annual World Open (7), King of can’t touch the rook and he can’t sit still forever Prussia, Pennsylvania (7), 07.03.2007 The alternative 19. ... Bxa6 20. Nc6+ is either. His rook is out of play.” Notes by Tate from his comments. conclusive. 25. ... Qd7 26. Rc4 Qd8 27. Qc3, Black resigned. 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Qc7 3. c4 e6 4. Nc3 a6 5. 20. Qb5 d4 cxd4 6. Nxd4 Nf6 7. Qe2!? d6 8. g3 b6 Attacking most of his pieces. I expected 20. 9. Bg5 Nbd7 ... Ra7 when I prepared the 21. Qc4 move. The Now the novelty ... nice part about Qc4 is I’m threatening to break in on e6 with a mating attack. I’m also 10. Bh3! threatening Nb5 chasing the rook off and Qc7+ collects material on the seventh rank. Some interesting queen moves are played ... the game is very fascinating. 20. ... Qd7 21. Bf1! This move is hard to find even for a profes- sional. Now I’m down the Exchange, but he realizes he can’t trade queens because after 22. Tate: “Penetrating on the c-file ... he realized Bxb5 is punishing with 23. Rc7 in the air. the game is over and resigned after 27. Qc3. After 27. Qc3 Kf8 28. Rc7 it is the end of the world as you know it. On 28. ... Qa8 (28. ... Bxe4 29. Rc8) 29. Nxe6+ fxe6 30. Qxf6+ so it was truly resignable.” 10. ... Bb7 If 10. ... Be7 11. Bxe6! fxe6 12. Nxe6 wins Most boil Emory down to his tactical chess three pawns for the piece with a raging game. brilliance, but he was so much more. By all Eschews the 10. ... Be7 move and plays 10. ... accounts, the man was brilliant and led a full Bb7 instead. life. He recited poetry. He played the piano. He sang. He cooked. He spoke foreign languages 11. 0-0 Ne5 12. b3 b5 13. Bxf6 gxf6 14. (Spanish, Russian, German and Flemish). It is Qh5!? true that some choose a high-profile career in ... and he has a separate problem of his own which they dedicate their entire lives but never ... e6 mainly. I thought he may play 14. ... Ng6 21. ... Rxa4! make much of a lasting impact. Some choose a to take the heat off the position. Tate: “21. ... Qxb5 22. Bxb5 Ra7 23. Rc7+ field without grandeur or prestige and become 14. ... Ke7 Kd8 24. Rxf7 and none of his pieces can move legends. The latter was Tate’s destiny. ... e6 can’t be defended, my knights are invading Emory was a fan of The Chess Drum and Even worse is 14. ... 0-0-0 15. cxb5. on b6 and e6. He can even get mated here. offered advice at times and even criticism. After 15. Rac1 Nd3 16. cxb5! Some nice minor piece mates can crop up. he earned his third international master , Those pieces are out of play ... key factor. I requested an interview which he granted. He Luckily ... the fact remains that he can’t trade was in a terrific mood about his feat and queens. (... Rxa4) Nice sharp move which seems everyone was happy for him. It had been long to save him. His idea is to devalue my pawns overdue. In the 2006 interview, he stated, “I one way or another and collect on e4. Nice hope that for our younger students and our sharp try!” aspiring players, they will study my play and emulate my style ... when they can, when it’s 22. Qb6 possible and I hope I’ll have a lasting influence. Tate: “You can imagine his surprise. I noticed I understand that I’m creating a legacy per se a mild surprise ... he tried to hide his emotions, and I’m very aware of that. There is never a but I know he didn’t see this ‘creeping move.’ time when I play that I’m not aware of that.” They say creeping moves are the hardest to Emory’s popularity soared as a result of the see. Now c7 can’t be defended easily. No time (ICC). Although mostly a 16. ... Nxc1 17. Rxc1 Qb6 18. Na4! Qd8 to sacrifice the rook because the queen hangs Luddite, he enjoyed the challenge of online

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Another notch in the belt for a murderous crew, one secret cabal’s celebration One more chamber of death, one more bloody thumbscrew, clamped hard after much rumination As night gives way to yet another sunrise, and the months give themselves to the years So the energy fades, aches and pains do accrue, one man’s crying an oceans of tears Certain days do demand that he shout long and loud, because internal hurt he’s endured Other stretches of time, stoic silence does reign, a professional yes he’s inured Well then why shout at all, such an un-Spartan act, pain is not really the cause It’s no plea for assistance, worse than that still, sound to give other men pause As they gather in droves to glimpse shadow-beast, angling toward final release Come no closer it warns, for only solitude serves, a man in search of surcease ~Emory Andrew Tate III

Solutions to Puzzles IM Emory Tate versus IM Marani Venkatesh at the 2008 World Open (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). GM Roman Dzindzichashvili – FM Emory Tate 1993 World Open Blitz White to play (after 21. Qd3-c4) blitz battles. However, one cannot be certain He was Emory Tate. 21. ... Qxf1+! 22. Kxf1 Rd1+ 23. Ne1 (23. Kg2 how he developed a cult following at the ICC. His son Andrew released this poem after his h3 mate) 23. ... Rxe1+ 24. Kg2 h3+ 25. Kf3 While players were watching tournament death. It is an eloquent treatise and an ode to Ne5+, and White resigned. games, someone would blurt out “Tate would the life he led. win this.” Thereafter, a barrage of Tateisms IM Emory Tate – Hrannar Baldursson 2007 Reykjavik International would follow. As his ICC legend grew, his mere A lone lion wanders afar in the wilderness, no White to play (after 20. ... Rf8-e8) appearance would invoke many shouts of, longer part of the pride “TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATE!!!” Then Once gleaming, accepted, a beautiful beast, now 21. Rd8! Rxd8 (Black actually played 21. ... the Tate comments would start. Administrators having been cast aside Bf5 and 22. Nh5! winning for White) 22. would issue warnings or shut down excessive No chance for part in coordinated hunt, this one Qxd8+ Kf7 23. Re1 Qxc2+ 24. Kxc2 Bf5+ string of comments. can’t run very fast 25. Qd3 winning a piece. Nature holds no place, and faltering, it seems What is Tate’s legacy? Upon his death, I this beast just won’t last was impressed and inspired by the sheer volume and quality of the tributes in Emory’s memory. In darkened shadows he moves, sometimes There were articles on most of the major skulking, creature of darkness not light websites and video tributes by players. Needless Surrounded by foes, oft-times hulking, so fit, too to say, his legacy will live on.There are so many numerous to fight players who have been inspired by Emory. Consumed by sharp memories of battle, drowning Despite his growing presence online, many did in impotent tears not know of his games until after he was gone. Gnashing teeth, piercing howls of pure emptiness, Even fewer knew him as a person. striving to dissipate fears It is not the reason to be sad for Emory. He What has God decreed for a beast such as this, had tremendous personal challenges, but he yes here an innocent man lived his life as only Emory could. He traveled Shall he starve, mayhaps drown, perish in place, IM Emory Tate – Luke Zhao lightly and lived life fully. He took pride in his run just as fast as he can 2015 Fremont Chess Camp (simul) givings and reveled in the happiness of others. Won’t fatigue-desolation kill him at last, he’s White to play (after 24. ... g5) He was a man of pure heart. He was a man of been condemned to persist 25. Rxc7+!!! Kxc7 26. Rc5+ Kb7 27. Qd5+! good intentions. He was a man with inner Despite wars, bloody deeds, and intricate tricks, Rxd5 28. Rc7 mate. his human soul must exist conflicts, yet with an outer brilliance; a man US Chess will hold an election in 2016 for two at- of immense intellectual abundance, but without Matters not, by any measure, how unfair life large positions on the US Chess Executive Board. the grandeur of material wealth; a man who can be, we’ve have all heard that tired complaint For full details, please refer to the Call For many followed, but who walked alone. A lion As his enemies-friends, gather in groups, impose Nominations published in the October and without a pride, yet living through his cubs. sanctions perforce no restraint November 2015 issues of Chess Life. PHOTO: DAAIM SHABAZZ

40 May 2016 | Chess Life Cadets from the USA and Canada build alliances through chess and hockey

By COLONEL (RETIRED) DAVID A. HATER

hile the USA and Canada enjoy MacDonell, he started an annual exchange to contests. By the 1980s, the series was more close ties today, historically this was foster a continued alliance. While the discussions balanced, but in the last 20 years it has been all Wnot always the case. Pre-World occurred immediately after World War I, the West Point. Prior to 2016, the series stood at War I, there were still lingering issues dating first exchange started in 1923 and while not 43-29-7 in favor of West Point. The last 23 all the way back to the American Revolution. held every year (such as during World War II games USMA led 19-3-1 including the last three However, in World War I, the two countries and a few other breaks), this exchange, formally wins by scores of 9-1, 5-2, and 8-0 in the last fought side by side and both realized the benefits known as the “Winter Sports Exchange” three years. But just like Army-Navy rivalries of a powerful alliance. Following World War continues to this day and was held on January in this country, you can throw out the records I, then-Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur 23 this year. when these schools meet. This year the game was the superintendant of the United States The hockey game is the flagship event and was extremely competitive, but West Point Military Academy (USMA). With his Canadian this year marks the 80th meeting between the came away with a 4-3 win. counterpart at the Royal Military College of two schools. In the early 20th century, RMCC

PHOTO CREDIT: JAMES HOWELLS The tournament hall at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC), Major General Sir Archibald owned the series taking 14 of the first 15 Canada in Kingston, Ontario.

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Cadets from the United States Military Academy and their Canadian counterparts from the Royal Military College of Canada. Article author and tournament winner Colonel (Retired) David Hater is front and center (uniform jacket and tie) with Canadian Major Regis Bellemare (uniform short sleeves).

This exchange weekend is built around Major Bellemare hosted the first event in Canada ½. Because of these two scores USMA defeated building and maintaining relationships and and is the reason that chess was added to the RMCC 26½ to 17 (The scores are determined alliances. Cadets arrive Thursday evening and competition. Regis is my counterpart in Canada, by adding the top eight players. The tournament are hosted by and attend class with their Canadian serving as the captain of the Canadian military included more than just the cadets so they did counterparts before the sports exchange on NATO chess team. Last year, Canada fielded not have common opponents.) Saturday. only three players. This year, they had 12 plus Cadet Loudon has a Canadian rating based Even though the focus is on cadets, there are they had three cadets from the St. Jean Military only on his previous exchange days. His also professional relationships on both sides Academy which feeds into RMCC. The future Canadian rating of 1584 has not caught up with that are renewed. I taught at West Point from is clearly very bright for chess at RMCC! The his US Chess rating of 1666. Based on his 1999-2002. One of the first officers I saw this tournament was held as a five round swiss with Canadian rating of 1584, Cadet Loudon pulled year was Major Jackson. I taught then-Cadet the top eight scores counting. off upsets in rounds three, four, and five. Jackson when he was a freshman. I remembered This year the actual tournament was a hybrid However, with cadets, ratings can be deceptive Cadet Jackson as a motivated young man because in addition to the cadets there were 21 because their military duties often only allow working hard (but struggling a bit) in freshman other military members (19 Canadian, two U.S.). them to play in a few tournaments a year. English. When we met again this weekend, he Cadets competed for the sports weekend prizes Loudon’s US Chess rating might be low given reminded me how he had to really work hard while the other players competed for non-cadet his 1900 performance rating in this event. His and said that while it was one of his least favorite prizes. Additionally the 19 Canadians formed Quebec action rating jumped over 100 points classes, it really helped him. I later found out teams of three to decide the top non- cadet from it. Here is Loudon’s third round win over he graduated near the top of his class and was a Canadian team. This was certainly many different Rene Poulin. The game was a hard fought game Rhodes Scholar finalist! If he had a better English types of tournaments rolled into one! and Black was better from moves 18 to 25, but professor, he probably would have been selected The tournament was organized with excep - erred on move 26. Due to the quick time control as a Rhodes Scholar! Now Major Jackson teaches tional high quality. Board one was played on a the rest of the game beyond move 30 is not at USMA in the math department, where he stage with a DGT board that was broadcast. available, but Cadet Loudon brought home the also coaches judo! The remaining boards were one game per table full point. Chess only recently became part of the with sets and clocks provided. During a break exchange. This is the fourth year and the series between round one and two there was a blitz stands at 4-0 in favor of West Point. Though competition where the eight USMA cadets FRENCH DEFENSE, this may seem lopsided, many of the contests played the top eight RMCC cadets. USMA came EXCHANGE VARIATION (C01) Wesley Loudon (1584, U.S.) have been closely decided. In past years Canada away with a 6-2 victory. Rene Poulin (1760, CAN) has sometimes been hampered by not being In the main event, this year the cadet teams USMA-RMCC Exchange 2016 (3), able to field very many cadets. That is definitely were relatively balanced. Five USMA cadets Kingston (3), 01.23.2016 changing as the chess competition has grown posted plus scores while four RMCC cadets Notes by Regis Bellemare. from seven cadets in the first year to 23 cadets posted plus scores. The difference was the top this year! This is largely due to the tremendous two cadets from USMA. Cadet Wesley Loudon 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. Nf3 Nf6 efforts of Canadian Major Regis Bellemare. went 5-0 while Cadet Nicholas Oblak went 4½- 5. Bg5 Be7 6. Nc3 c6 7. Bd3 0-0 8. Qd2 PHOTO CREDIT: JAMES HOWELLS

42 May 2016 | Chess Life Military Chess / Exchange Variation

Nbd7 9. 0-0-0 b5 10. h4 Nb6 11. Ne5 Qc7 the express purpose of trying to take me down 12. Rde1 Be6 13. f4 Nc4 14. Qd1 Nxe5 15. a notch and have me leave some of my rating fxe5 Ng4 16. Qf3 h5 17. Rh3 a5 18. Rg3 points in Canada! These military-friendly rivalries add to the enjoyment of the tourna - ment and as the NATO chess team captain, it is a pleasure to play in tournaments like this and renew friendship with allies from other nations. In this event, I played all games on the board one stage winning the first four and securing first place in the non-cadet competition with a quick last round draw versus Oblak. Here is my third round victory over Canadian Captain Fernando Echavarria-Hidalgo. 24. ... Qxa4 25. Bxa4 Bd8 26. d5 Bxa5 27. g4 Be4 28. dxe6 fxe6 29. Bd7 Rf8 30. Bxe6+ Kh7 31. Be3 Rf3 This gives Black the edge. 18. Bxe7 or 18. (B01) Qf4 would have maintained equality. David Hater (2090, U.S.) Fernando Echavarria-Hidalgo (1755, CAN) 18. ... a4 19. Nd1 c5 USMA-RMCC Exchange 2016 (3), The move 19. ... a3 would have been more Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 01.23.2016 thematic and would maintain Black’s advantage. 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. Bb5+ Bd7 4. Bc4 20. Ne3 cxd4 21. Nxg4 Bxg4 22. Rxg4 a6 5. a4 c6 6. dxc6 Nxc6 7. Nf3 Bg4 8. h3 Better would have been 22. Qxd5 when Black Bf5 9. Nc3 e6 10. 0-0 Bc5 11. d3 Qb6 12. only has a slight advantage. Qe2 Nd4 13. Nxd4 Bxd4 14. a5 Qb4 22. ... hxg4 23. Qxg4 Bxg5+ 24. hxg5 g6 25. Qxd4 Qe7 26. Qh4 The position is now equal again, but now Now White is winning. Black should try 31. Black makes the losing move. ... Bf3 and even though White is better, Black 26. ... f5 can play on. 31. ... Bf3 32. Rd3 Rd8 33. Bd4. 32. Bd5 Bxd5 33. Rxd5 Bc7 34. Rd7 Be5 White eventually won. According to Fritz 35. Kg2 Rf6 36. Rxb7 Kg8 37. Rb6 Rxb6 White is winning if he takes the pawn either 38. Bxb6, and White went on to win. way: 27. exf6 e.p. Qh7 28. Qxh7+ Kxh7 29. Re7+ Kh8 or 27. gxf6 e.p. Qh7 28. Qd4 Qa7 29. Qxd5+ Qf7 30. e6. Hockey and chess may be two of the main competitions, but the Commandant’s Cup is Even though Loudon won the tournament, 15. Ra4 based on four events: hockey, chess, rowing, he was not USMA’s highest rated player. Cadet and debate. Even though the Canadians were I missed 15. Ne4 with the idea of c3 when 15. Nicholas Oblak is the highest rated of the cadets 0-2 in rowing and chess, they were not done. ... Ba7 16. Nxf6+ gxf6 17. Qf3 Rg8 18. c3 Qe7 at USMA. Though only in the low 1900s US They won the debate competition and could gives White a huge advantage. Chess, he has ratings of close to 2100 FIDE and have split the weekend’s events if they had won Quebec. Nick may not have played in as many 15. ... Qd6 16. Ne4 the flagship and last event, the hockey game. tourna ments as some of his peers, but he has However, USA won a close game 4-3 which A move too late but still good for White. some impressive tournament victories on his made the weekend’s score 3-1 in favor of West resume including clear first in the 2014 Armed 16. ... Qd7 17. Nxf6+ Bxf6 18. Bb3 0-0 19. Point and USMA takes home the Comman - Forces Open and clear first in the Under 1600 Rd1 Rfd8 20. d4 Rac8 21. c3 h6 22. Rc4 dant’s Cup. West Point has won the Comman- dant’s Cup many times and this is likely due to section of the 2007 World Open for which he A mistake, better was 22. Bf4 or 22. Rb4. pocketed almost $15,000. Nick wasn’t able to their size advantage. USMA has 4,000 cadets defend his Armed Forces Open title or play much 22. ... Rxc4 whereas RMCC has only 1,000. Both schools fought valiantly for the trophy, but in the end chess recently because he spent last semester in Black returns the favor, better was 22. ... it is the alliances and relationships that are built China as an exchange student at the Chinese Qb5 which would be equal after 22. ... Qb5 23. that matter most. Military Academy! Nick is the cadet in charge of Ba2 Qxa5 24. Rxc8 Rxc8 25. Bb3. the West Point Chess Club and last year was the There are numerous other exchange events first cadet to ever play on USA’s NATO team. 23. Qxc4 Rc8 at the Winter Sports Exchange. The bagpipes Nick started the tournament as the second seed. and drum corps played several times during (see diagram top of next column) He won his first four rounds and then the two the weekend including at the hockey game. top seeds played a quick draw on board one. Judo is another event that builds camaraderie. 24. Qa4 Your author was the tournament’s top seed Throughout the weekend both schools and was certainly favored to win the non-cadet Missing the idea that a5 is a target. The established relationships that will last a lifetime. prize. I also heard that I increased the number continuation Qe2 would have maintained the USA is certainly looking forward to hosting of Canadian player entries as several came with advantage. 24. ... Qc7 25. Qf3. the event in 2017 at West Point!

www.uschess.org 43 Solitaire Chess / Instruction Column Number 300! As we celebrate 25 years’ worth of Solitaire Chess, Pandolfini looks at a game from “The Hypermodern King”

By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN/CZECH GM 7. Bb2 Par Score 5 Another simple but effective move. Black Richard Reti (1889-1929) has had a profound Reti completed the queenside . He has little choice other than capture White’s influence on the game we all love. Not only especially liked positions with cross-firing f-pawn. his play, but his writings, endgame composi - bishops. 12. … exf3 tions, and contributions to opening theory have 7. … Nbd7 certainly made their mark on the royal game. 13. Bxf3 Par Score 5 The following encounter, played against Efim Black keeps his c-pawn unblocked and still Bogoljubov (Black) at the landmark New York Deduct 1 point for 13. exf3. By capturing back observes the important e5-square. with the bishop, the f-file is now open for 1924 tournament, is an example of his clear 8. d4 Par Score 5 White’s rook, and the bishop stays poised to approach. With precise, solid and logical play, attack the center. Reti destroys the two-time challenger for the White plays to restrain Black’s e-pawn, world championship. The opening began: aiming to maintain his spatial advantage. 13. … Qc7 8. … c6 Black threatens e5 and the win of a pawn. Still, his position remains cramped. RETI/ENGLISH (A13) Bogoljubov plays a strongpoint defense. Richard Reti Black’s main drawback is his light-square bishop. 14. Nxd7 Par Score 5 Efim Bogoljubov New York, 1924 It’s blocked in by its own pawns. White avoids the loss of the pawn simply 9. Nbd2 Par Score 5 and without hassle. Black’s queen-bishop isn’t 1. Nf3 d5 2. c4 e6 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 Bd6 5. much improved by the exchange. 0-0 0-0 6. b3 Re8 This development, instead of 9. Nc3, keeps … open the dark-square bishop’s diagonal so that 14. Bxd7 it continues to oversee e5. This recapture clears the back row. The rooks 9. … Ne4 are connected, but Black is still worse. 15. e4 Par Score 6 A typical counter in similar setups. Black obstructs the advance of White’s e-pawn, with Another direct and simple move, and it the possibility of ... f7-f5 for subsequent sup port. increases White’s positive activity. A bunch of small moves is starting to give White a 10. Nxe4 Par Score 5 big advantage. White captures the intrusive knight now, 15. … e5 before the knight is anchored by the f-pawn. Afraid of the advance e4-e5, Black tries to … 10. dxe4 beat White to the punch. But e4-e5 is not the Now make sure you have the above position only advance Black has to worry about. set up on your . As you play through 11. Ne5 Par Score 5 the remaining moves in this game, use a piece 16. c5 Par Score 6 And now it’s White’s turn to the enemy of paper to cover the article, exposing White’s e-pawn. Black’s light-square bishop remains White’s center is in full mobilization. Black’s next move only after trying to guess it. If you blocked in. d6-bishop is driven back. Does the bishop guess correctly, give yourself the par score. retreat to e7 or f8? Sometimes points are also awarded for second- 11. … f5 16. … Bf8 best moves, and there may be bonus points—or This is really the only way to keep the e4- deductions—for other moves and variations. By drawing back to f8 Black keeps open pawn held up. Otherwise, it’s lost. Note that  means that White’s move is on the e-file for the king-rook. At f8, the bishop the next line. 12. f3 Par Score 5 also defends g7.

44 May 2016 | Chess Life Solitaire Chess / Instruction

PROBLEM I PROBLEM II Problem III ABCs of Chess Mating Net Mating Net Mating Net

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

May Exercise: Here is a good way to improve your endgame technique. Acquire a collection or database of games played by strong players, let’s say of GM or IM strength. You will find that in many of the games players PROBLEM IV PROBLEM V PROBLEM VI Mating Net Mating Net resign with even a slight material Mating Net disparity. Set those positions up against analytic software and, from the superior side, see if you can bring home full points. Don’t be surprised if you throw away many of the positions against the defen sive resources of a powerful engine. But also don’t be surprised if over time your endgame skills actually improve.

17. Qc2 Par Score 5 On the surface, this capture is not sufficiently 24. … Kh8 supported. But Black’s d8-rook is the reason The queen is well placed here. It protects c5 And now for the encore. for it. It provides indirect counterattack. Add and e4, while observing f5. Deduct 1 point if you 25. Be8 Par Score 7 played 17. dxe5 or 17. d5. 1 bonus point if you had thought of answering 20. ... Rd5 by 21. Qc4 Kh8 22. Bg4, holding Ugh. Give yourself 2 bonus points if you’ve 17. … exd4 onto the pawn (Alekhine’s analysis). analyzed 25. ... h6 26. Qxf8+ Kh7 27. Bg6+ Black tries to reduce some of the tension in 21. Rxf5 Par Score 5 Kxg6 28. Qf5 mate. Apparenty, Bogoljubov the center. He also opens the e-file for the e8- analyzed that line and others (such as 25. ... rook. Give yourself 1 bonus point if you had With simple follow-through, White pursues Rxe8 26. Qxf8+ or 25. ... Bxc5+ 26. Qxc5) and planned to answer 17. ... fxe4 with 18. Bxe4, his attack to an elegant conclusion. didn’t like what he saw. So ... … gaining a pawn. 21. Bxf5 25. … Black resigned 18. exf5 Par Score 4 Taking back and opening the d8-rook’s line US Chess will hold an election in 2016 for two at- of attack. White keeps the material even. Soon the a1-  large positions on the US Chess Executive Board. rook may join the battle. 22. Qxf5 Par Score 4 For full details, please refer to the Call For Nominations published in the October and 18. … Rad8 White’s bishop at d4 hangs, but White has November 2015 issues of Chess Life. seen further. Black develops his last piece. Add 1 bonus point if in response to 18. ... Re5 you had 22. … Rxd4        considered 19. Qc4+ Kh8 20. f6. Materially, the position is even, but that      19. Bh5 Par Score 6 turns out not to mean much. White jumps onto the e8-h5 diagonal, 23. Rf1 Par Score 6 Total Score Approx. Rating 95+ 2400+ capitalizing on Black’s weakened kingside. The Another simple move, but this powerful f-file now is ready for use. development threatens mate. It’s fair to say that 81-94 2200-2399 19. … Re5 Black is in trouble. 66-80 2000-2199 51-65 1800-1999 The f-pawn and c-pawns are now doubly 23. … Rd8 36-50 1600-1799 attacked. The situation is about to explode. This defends the bishop and stops immediate 21-35 1400-1599 20. Bxd4 Par Score 5 mate. Or does it? 06-20 1200-1399 24. Bf7+ Par Score 6 White captures a pawn and hits the rook. 0-05 under 1200 He also adds protection to c5. The noise before the quiet. Black must get 20. … Rxf5 out of check.

www.uschess.org 45 The Practical Endgame / Instruction (Un) Avoiding the ugly specter of perpetual check when a win is in sight.

By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

THE SPECTER OF PERPETUAL CHECK The alternative 2. g3 offers no relief after 2. hangs over every queen endgame. One tactical ... Qxf2+. The unfortunate position of White’s misstep, one lapse in concentration, and your queen does not allow him to interpose the check king is trapped in a cat-and-mouse game. Even with Qg2. with six passed pawns one square away from 2. ... Qc1+ 3. Kh2 Qf4+ ; heck, even with three queens on the board—it is more than possible to blunder ... and White has to acquiesce to the the win away. inevitable. However, many players assume that the king never has a chance to escape a barrage of queen Blunders of this sort occur quite frequently, checks. As a consequence, they take every especially in tactically-charged situations when precaution to shelter the monarch against both players are in time pressure. However, AFTER 63. ... Kg1 threats real and imaginary. What many players when the king is not incarcerated in a self- forget is that       made prison, he is often tremendously adept his extra pawn to win (either by promoting it,        . at escaping the lady’s wrath. There are three forcing a winning pawn endgame, or using it Allow me to explain. When we think of primary reasons for this: as a to capture White’s queenside pawns), “perpetual check,” we often imagine a tragic 1) On an open board, the queen faces obsta - or White delivers perpetual check. When seeing scenario of the following type: cles: pawns that control or block important this position for the first time, my inclination checking squares, as well as the possibility was to start with a few checks: 63. ... Qd1+? RUN RUN RUDOLPH! of an interposition. 64. Kg2 Qc2+ 65. Kg3. Clearly, Black has achieved nothing other than enable White’s 2) The king can “aim” toward a certain king to reach an ideal post. square—often on the opposite side of the That leaves 63. ... g3. The first thing to notice board—that is insulated from checks by is that all stalemate tricks are out of the question: either his own or his opponent’s pieces. White’s wretched a2-pawn spoils all the fun, 3) Even when a perpetual check does exist, and he has no time for something like a2-a4 finding the right sequence of checks can (Black could even capture , leaving be a tremendously difficult task under the b-pawn free to move!). White must there - tournament conditions. fore start checking, and the battle will revolve As my 11th grade physics teacher used to around the king’s ability (or lack thereof) to say after explaining a concept, all of this may find a shelter from the checks. Note that there seem a bit “hand-wavy.” Hopefully, the follow - is no need to do any preemptive calculations: STUDY POSITION ing simple yet instructive example will clear regardless of the outcome, Black should follow things up. the Dutch ’ mantra: move first, White is completely, utterly, totally think later! winning. The straightforward 1. Qd3+ followed by 2. b7, or even the sober 1. Qc7, 63. ... g3 64. Qc8+ decides the game on the spot. But all roads ONLY TWO SCENARIOS Now, the time has come to start thinking. GM Alex Sherzer (2490) lead to Rome, don’t they? When faced with a barrage of checks, it is FM Istvan Almasi (2375) 1. b7? , 1995 important to develop a general strategy, even if you do not calculate everything to the end. As you might guess, my question was of the (see diagram top of next column) It is tempting to remain on the kingside, but rhetorical variety. This negligent advance allows after something like 64. ... Kg5? 65. Qg8+ Kh4 a typical perpetual check: Black is playing for two results. In fact, only 66. Qh7+ Qh5 67. Qe4+ White simply contin - 1. ... Qf4+ 2. Kg1 two scenarios are possible: either Black uses ues checking. Black can interpose to his heart’s

46 May 2016 | Chess Life The Practical Endgame / Instruction

PROBLEM I: 1500 LEVEL PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL Find the Perpetual GM Michael Adams (FIDE 2740) GM Teimour Radjabov (FIDE 2726) GM David Navara (FIDE 2724) GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2767) Each month GM Naroditsky will present Biel (variation), 07.20.2015 Tashkent (variation), 2014 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

content, but there is no way to cover all pawn on a2, these tricks went out of the checking squares. window. But once Black has captured the pawn, The other possibility is to seek shelter on White can draw immediately with the thematic the opposite flank; but where exactly? In these 70. Qb2+. situations, all you have to do is pick a square; 69. ... Qc3! in nine cases out of 10, the king will find a way to get there. Once you have guided your Now this is a different story! Only now, after thinking in the right direction, that square is his king is safely entrenched on a nearly optimal not difficult to locate: a3! square, is it time to interpose. 64. ... Ke4 70. Qe2+ This allows the king to complete its journey, Let the journey begin. The rest is a matter but White had no hope anyway. 70. Qxa5 would of simple technique, but Black must remain have been a bit faster, but Almasi takes no have merely accelerated the inevitable after 70. vigilant until the end. chances. ... Qe1+ 71. Kg2 Qf2+ 72. Kh3 Qh2+ 73. Kg4 76. Ke4 Qe2+ 77. Kf5 Qxe6+, White 65. Qe6+ Kd3 66. Qc4+ Kd2 67. Qd4+ g2 (also notice the queen on h2 stops Qe5+). Kc2 resigned. 70. ... Ka3 The alternative 67. ... Qd3 also does the trick, It’s about time! but there is no need to get distracted. After 68. In general, I am not a big fan of overly-simple Qb2+ White is still in the game. examples because they frequently conceal the 68. Qc5+ nuances of a certain concept. In the case of perpetual check, though, there really is no Note the role of obstacles: White would subtlety. Two outcomes are possible, and there have loved to deliver a check on e4 (or even is only strategy that will enable you to find f2), but even the queen cannot make your way out of the labyrinth: choose a square something out of nothing. or general area of the board, and run! Along 68. ... Kb2 69. Qe5+! the way, do not forget to check for timely interpositions and be wary of stalemate tricks. Before you move on, a word of advice to And there we have it. The king has reached those trying to give perpetual check. Not all its “new” castle, and White is done for. As checks are the same; do not assume that every long as Black avoids stalemate tricks, the game check will lead to the same result. Rather, try is over. to calculate as much as possible, minimizing 71. Qe6 Qa1+ 72. Kg2 Qxa2+ 73. Kh3 the risk of interposition and keeping the oppos - Qh2+ 74. Kg4 g2 ing king within the bounds of a no-escape zone. If you pretend that you are in full command of Sherzer would have been best advised to the situation, an inexperienced opponent might resign at this point, but—as the Russians say pleasantly surprise you with a draw offer. Don’t —inertia kept him going. be that inexperienced opponent! 75. Kf3 g1=N+ “Now wait a minute,” I hear you say. “69. ... US Chess will hold an election in 2016 for two at- Kxa2 70. Qxa5+ Kxb3 and White is out of (see diagram top of next column) large positions on the US Chess Executive Board. checks!” That is correct, but    For full details, please refer to the Call For      A bit of a comeuppance, wouldn’t you say? Nominations published in the October and    . With the The rather straightforward 75. ... g1=Q would November 2015 issues of Chess Life.

www.uschess.org 47 2016 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX SUMMARY

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See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 Bids Note: Organizers previously awarded options for US Chess National Events must still submit proposals (including sample budgets) for their National Events events. OVERDUE BIDS Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events Please contact the National Office if you are interested in bidding for a National Event. US See TLA in this issue for details Chess recommends that bids be submitted ,)-$6!(#(6*5+/"&6%15*24.301426 6 /0+66May 28-30 • Tucson, Arizona according to the following schedule. However, ,3 633"5'6,)-$6!(#(6*5+/"&6%15*24.301426 650+66May 28-30 or 29-30 • Morristown, bids may be considered prior to these dates. New Jersey US Chess reserves the right to decline all bids and organize the event itself. ,)-$6!(#(6#/34.&62/36%15*24.3014266June 16-19 • Kenner, Louisiana ,)-$6!(#(6 "34.&62/36%15*24.3014266June 17-19 • Kenner, Louisiana .&6."&6/253 / 6'40+6.635+4.35'6//3+0 554'5'/6.&64 60//6www.uschess.org/con ,)-$6!(#(6 .*/3062/366June 22-23 • Las Vegas, Nevada tent/view/12116/705/. ,)-$65+4.35'62/366June 24-26 or 25-26 • Las Vegas, Nevada RATING SUPPLEMENTS ,)-$6!(#(65*/-)6%15*24.3014266June 27 • Las Vegas, Nevada Rating supplements will be updated EACH ,)-$6!(#(6*5+/"&6%15*24.301426 6#."+166July 9-10 • Memphis, Tennessee MONTH on the US Chess website, and each --+16533"5'6,)-$6!(#(62/366July 30-August 7, August 2-7 or August 4-7 • Indianapolis, monthly rating supplement will be used for all Indiana tournaments beginning in that month, unless otherwise announced in Chess Life. The US Chess website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details) unofficial ratings. The purpose of unofficial rat- ,)-$6!(#(6*5+/"&6%15*24.301426 6.&+166TBA check uschess.org • Minnesota ings is to inform you of your progress; however, ,)-$6!(#(64&'06 "34.&6%15*24.30142634+5+4.35'66June 25-29 (not June 23-27) • most tournaments do not use them for pairing Manchester, New Hampshire - Contact: Alex Relyea [email protected] or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating ,)-$6!(#(6%5 /+6%15*24.30142634+5+4.35'66July 16-20 • Rockville, Maryland - at their discretion, even without advance publicity Contact: Michael Regan [email protected] of such a policy. ,)-$6!(#(650+/&06%15*24.3014266August 25-29 • Greensboro, North Carolina NOTE ,)-$6 -,6&5 /6%15*24.30142066December 16-18 • Nashville, Tennessee The TLA pages “Information for Organizers, ,)-$6 536*/&45363+/&.''/45+/6/5*6%1/006%15*24.3014266 TDs, and Affiliates” and “Information for Play- December 26-29 • Kenner, Louisiana ers” can now be found online at main.uschess.org/ go/tlainfo. ,)-6'' 4&'065+4.35'6%15*24.3014206April 7-9 • Chicago, Illinois ,)-6#"2/&5+4.35'06 66May 12-14 • Nashville, Tennessee PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND July 29-August 7 • Norfolk, Virginia --+16533"5'6,)-6!(#(62/366 Many Grand Prix tournament organizers will ,)-6 -,6&5 /6%15*24.30142066December 8-10 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida contribute $1 per player to the Professional ,)-65+4.35'6'/*/3+5&6 $6%15*24.30142066May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee Health & Benefits Fund. All Grand Prix tour- naments which participate in this program are --+16533"5'6,)-6!(#(62/366July 28-August 5 • Middleton, Wisconsin entitled to be promoted to the next higher ,)-6 -,6&5 /6%15*24.30142066December 14-16 • Orlando, Florida Grand Prix category—for example, a six-point ,)-65+4.35'6'/*/3+5&6 $6%15*24.30142066May 10-12 • Nashville, Tennessee tournament would become a 10-point (Enhanced) tournament. Points in the top category are pro- ,)-6 -,6&5 /6%15*24.30142066December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida moted 50%. ,),)65+4.35'6'/*/3+5&6 $6%15*24.30142066May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee ATTENTION AFFILIATES ,),)6 -,6&5 /6%15*24.30142066December 11-13 • Orlando, Florida US Chess has partnered with R.V. Nuccio & ,),-6#"2/&5+4.35'06 66May 7-9 • Nashville, Tennessee Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide US Chess affiliates with affordable annual lia- bility and short term event insurance. The liability coverage is available for approximately $265 per year for a $1,000,000 limit of insur- ance. Also available is contents property and bonding insurance. For more information, please go to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-federation.html. For event insurance, please go to www.rvnuccio.com.

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The Tournament Announcements on the following pages are provided for the convenience of US Chess members and for Nationals informational purposes only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither US Chess nor Chess Life warrants the accuracy US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 28-30, ARIZONA of anything contained in these tournament announcements. Those interested in additional information about or having 2016 U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP WEST questions con cerning any of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed. Chess Life will exercise all due Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd., diligence in providing accurate typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibility for errors made in Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-800-325-7832. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), such work. Reserve (U1600), Booster (U1200), SCHEDULE: (Championship & Reserve) 6/SS; 40/90, G/30, Inc/30; Rds.: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Booster) 6/SS, Game/60, ""/!.*/0*.#0'0'%$*../&0)"./-0,/$/-0 0  0.#/0",((,*+0)&&*.*,+)(0-%(/'0) (0.,0-)+&0 -* Inc/30; Rds.: (Sat) 10-1:30-5, (Sun) 10-1:30-5 PRIZES: (Championship) .,%-+)$/+.'00#/0%)-)+.//&0"*-'.0 -*/0$%'.0/0).0(/)'.0  0 0,0$,-/0.#)+0,+/0 -*/0%+&/-0 0$) Digital Clock + plaque to Top 3; Digital clock to 1st + Plaque to Top 2 1800-1999, 1600-1799, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior 50+, Junior U20 !,%+.0.,)-&'0.#/0-)+&0 -*0 ,*+.0.,.)(00 -*/'0/(,0.#/0$)*$%$0/+.-0"//0&,0+,.0!,%+.0.,)-&'0.#/ and Junior U14. (Reserve) Digital clock + plaque to Top 3, Digital clock -)+&0 -*0 ,*+.0.,.)(0(',0*+!(%&/0"%((0.*$/0!,+.-,(0+,.*+0*+!-/$/+.0,-0.*$/0&/()0//+0*"0&/()0*'0/-,0& to 1st + Plaque to Top 2 1200-1399 and U1200; Plaque to top Senior 50+ and Junior U14. (Booster) Digital clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to  0#/''0%+*,-0-)+&0 -*00%+*,-0-)+&0 -*0//+.0$%'.0#)/0",%-0,-0$,-/ -,%+&'0*.#0)0.*$/0!,+.-,( 2nd - 5th, Top Unrated and Junior U11. SPECIAL PRIZES: 1st Place in -/)./-0.#)+0 0$*+0 (/)'/0'//0www.uschess.org/data page/JGP-Rules.php ",-0!,$ (/./0%(/' Championship and Reserve will receive a FREE ENTRY to the 2016 National Open. Top 2 Family Pairs in combined sections. Biggest Upset of each SUBMISSIONS: E-mail your tla to: [email protected] (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand round (Rds. 1-5). EF: (Championship & Reserve) $60 if rec’d by 5/25, $70 Prix information check www.uschess.org/go/tlainfo and “Advertising” at uschess.org. Payment can be done online through if after 5/25. (Booster) $40 if rec’d by 5/25, $50 if after 5/25. SIDE the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: US Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. EVENTS: Blitz tournament Friday 5/22 at 6:00pm, Reg. 5:00 - 5:45 at site, G/5 d0, 5 Rounds, Double SS; Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tournament players); Saturday Scholastic tournament (K-6 and U1000 rating), Sat- urday 5/28 at 10:00am, Reg: 8:30 - 9:30, GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry on Sat., 6/18, at 7pm (details below). Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, be used if higher than US Chess June Supplement. $225 by 6/3, $250 fee $15; (K-6 and U1000 rating), Sunday EF: Sunday Scholastic tournament 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is directly by 6/22, $280 later. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. $125 less for players 5/29 at 10:00am, Reg: 8:30 - 9:30, GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry fee $15; across from the New Orleans Int’l. Airport with free hotel/airport shuttle in only 1 unrated schedule, $60 less for 2 schedules. Add $125 for adults Quick tournament Monday 5/30 at noon, Reg: 10:30 - 11:30, GAME/10 service). HR: $117 for single, double, triple or quad – mention Cajun Chess rated under 2200 or juniors under 2100 playing in the Open Section. d2; 5 rounds, Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tournament players). Reg ENTER: Tournament and reserve by May 23 to assure group rate. Free parking 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.: 11-5:30, 10-4:30, http://events4chess.com or mail to (make checks payable to “Rookery and free basic internet in each room. SECTS (based on Player’s Age as 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2 then Chess”): 2016 US Amateur West, PMB 215, 4729 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, of 1/1/2016): U21 (FIDE Rated); U15; U11; U8. Ratings used will be from merge with 3-day in round 4 at 4:30. Half point byes available in any AZ 85718 or at site. HR: 1-800-325-7832, $99 (2 Queen), $139 (jr. suite), June 2016 USCF Supplement. INDIVIDUAL PLAYER PRIZES: U21: $500 round; round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2 or $179 (casita), mention “Amateur West”. INFO: Karen Pennock, 520- cash prize awarded to eligible qualifier of the 2017 U.S. Junior (Closed) and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament 261-3176, email: [email protected]. W. Championship; Individual plaque to top five overall; Plaque for top player play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS A Heritage Event! age 18, 17, 16, 15 and under 15. U15: Individual trophies to top ten overall; VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Trophies to top player age 14, 13, 12, 11 and under 11. U11: Individual the U.S Game/10 Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, NEW JERSEY trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top player age 10, 9, 8, and under Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! 72ND ANNUAL U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - EAST 8. U8: Individual trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top player age 7, Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM 6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD-1. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, 6, and under 6. SCHOOL TEAM INFO: A team will consist of a minimum of analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins and free commemorative NJ 07960. For chess rate ($119 per night), please make reservations at THREE players from the same school or home-school district. No maximum DVD mailed to all participants. Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp limit of number of players on a team; the top FOUR scores will count for https://resweb.passkey.com/go/b161d199. Phone: 973-647-1234, men- for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Wednesday and Thursday. final team standings. TEAM PRIZES: Trophies to top three school teams Memorial Blitz Thursday 7:30 p.m. U.S. Game/10 Cham- tion NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. in each of the four sections. In the event of a tie, plaque/trophy winners Walking distance to 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute pionship Monday morning. Youth Tournaments Friday, Saturday & for individuals and teams will be determined by USCF computer tiebreaks. Sunday. Blitz Tournaments Saturday & Sunday. Poker Tournament stroll. In 3 sections: Championship (under 2200); Reserve (under 1800); EF: $50 by 6/1/16; $60 by 6/8/16; $70 thereafter and at site; On-site Booster (under 1400); 2-day and 3-day schedules available. 3-Day Reg- Thursday afternoon. Don’t be shut out — make your reservations early Reg: Fri. 6/17 from 9-10am. Rds: Fri. 11am & 4pm; Sat.9am & 2pm; Sun. and be sure to ask for the CHESS rates — $69 single or double ($89 istration: Saturday, May 28, 9:30-10:45 am. Rounds: 12-6:15, 11-5:15, 10am & 3pm; BYES: 1/2-point bye may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 9-3:15. 2-Day Registration: Sunday, May 24, 8:30-9:30 am. 2-day Friday and Saturday nights) guarantees a premium room with new furniture, half-pt. byes allowed, but must commit to any byes prior to the start of refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. The optional resort package including Schedule: First 3 games, May 29, G/60 d5. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30. All Round 3. U.S. JUNIOR BLITZ EVENT: Sat., 6/18, 1st Round at 7pm. 5DSS, access to the Fitness Center, free WI-FI, and more is substantially dis- schedules merge in round 4. Prizes for each section: trophies to top G/5 d0 – USCF Blitz Rated (June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). 5 and top Senior 55/over and Juniors under 16 and 13. counted for our group. Cutoff for special hotel rate is June 3rd. (800) Additional Two Sections Only: U21, U11. PRIZES: Trophies to top 3 in each section. 732-7117 or Vegas Chess —Championship Section: Trophies to top Under 2000, Under www.VegasChessFestival.com/hotel. ENT Prizes Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8; $20 thereafter and at site. ENTRIES: On-line registration, Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line at 1900, Under 1800. Reserve Section: Trophies to top Under 1600, Under www.Veg- printable entry form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com asChessFestival.com. Info: (702) 930-9550 and leave a message. FIDE. 1500. Booster Section: Trophies to top Under 1200, Under 1100, Under or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, 1000, Under 900, Under 800. EF: $49, if postmarked by May 16. EF at MS 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit JUNE 27, NEVADA site $60 cash. Byes: 3 half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-5. Sets and cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) clocks NOT provided. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 4 Seymour Terrace, sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE. 2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Call 973-343-3260 for information or email 8SS, G/10 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise [email protected]. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Road, 89109. $7,500 Prize Fund based on 100 paid entries, $5,000 JUNE 22-23, NEVADA date, mailing address, email address, phone number, Section and entry Guaranteed. $1800-900-600, U2400 575, U2250 550, U2100 525, U1950 fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $52 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 500, U1800 475, U1650 450, U1500 425, U1250 400, U1000 300. Must at www.njscf.org after 4-15-16 until 5-26-16 at midnight. W. 2016 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. EF: $69 by 6/3, $79 by 5SS, G/90 +30. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise JUNE 16-19, LOUISIANA 6/22, $100 later. REG.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m. — finish by 2:30 Rd., 89109. $$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $500-300-200, U2000 p.m. Higher of regular or quick rating used. 1/2 point bye available in TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 $200, U1800 $200, U1600 $200, U1400 $200, U1200 $200. EF: $50 by 2016 U.S. SENIOR OPEN any round (limit 2). HR: $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday 6/3, $70 later. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. 1/2 point bye nights). (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: 6SS, G/120 i30 (Game in 2 hours with 30-second increment.) USCF and available in any round (limit 1). HR $69 ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. Open to all players age 50+ by start date (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. This event kicks off www.VegasChessFestival.com. FIDE. of tournament (6/16/2016). SIDE EVENT: 2016 U.S. Senior Blitz Tour- the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL on Wednesday nament: 5-min. Blitz Tournament on Sat., 6/18, at 8pm (details below). before the National Open. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival. com. FIDE. JULY 9-10, TENNESSEE 504-469-5000 (hotel is directly across from the New Orleans Int’l. Airport 2016 U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - SOUTH with free hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: $117 for single, double, An American Classic! 5SS, G/90 d5. Holiday Inn Express Southwind, 4068 Stansell Ct., Memphis, triple or quad – mention Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve by May A Heritage Event! TN 38125. 3 Sections: Championship (U2200), 1st: “River Cup” Cham- 23 to assure group rate. Free parking and free basic internet in each US Chess Junior Grand Prix! pionship trophy plus commemorative hat, 2nd–5th places: plaque plus JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, NEVADA room. Ratings used will be from June 2016 USCF Supplement. SECT: commemorative hat. Reserve (U1600) & Booster (U1200), 1st: Cham- One OPEN Section only with Class Prizes. $5,000 b/80 full-paid ent. TOP TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) pionship trophy plus commemorative hat, 2nd–5th places: plaque plus PRIZES: $1250-800-500-300; (U2300): $500-300; (U2000): $300-150; 2016 NATIONAL OPEN commemorative hat. EF: $40, $10 less to juniors under age 18 or seniors (U1800): $300-150; (U1500/Unr): $300-150. Plaque to top winner in fol- 6-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30 (2-day rounds 1-3 and unrated G/40 +5). West- over age 60, $50 at site. Reg.: 9 -9:45 am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 10-2. lowing age categories: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+. A player gate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 89109. $100,000 Byes: One requested half-point bye allowed, any round, must request may win both a place award and an age award. In the event of a tie, Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be reduced! In 8 sections, top 2 FIDE before start of round 2. Additional details and Online Entry at: plaque winner will be determined by USCF computer tiebreaks. EF: $100 rated. Open: $8,000-4,000-2,000-1,000-600-500-400-300-300-300, top www.shelbycountychess.com. Information: Email Arlene Kleiman at by 6/1/16; $110 by 6/8/16; $120 thereafter and at site; On-site Reg: under 2500 $2,500, top under 2400 $2,400, EXTRA $2,500 for perfect [email protected] or mail registration to Shelby County Thurs. 6/16 from 2-3pm. Rds: Thurs. 4pm; Fri.10am & 4pm; Sat. 9am & score. The winner of the Open section also receives a replica of the Chess, Attention: Amateur South, 1614 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. 3pm; Sun. 10am. BYES: 1/2-point bye may be taken for any Round; limit Edmondson Cup. Under 2300: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250- of 2 half-pt. byes allowed, but must commit to any byes prior to the start 250-250. Under 2100: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350- 300-250-250-250. A Heritage Event! Under 1900: $5,000-2500-1250-600-350-300-250-250-250-250. Under US Chess Junior Grand Prix! of Round 3. U.S. SENIOR BLITZ EVENT: Sat., 6/18, 1st Round at 8pm. JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, INDIANA 5DSS, G/5 d0 – USCF Blitz Rated (June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings 1700: $4,000-2,000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250- 250-250. Under 1500: used). One Section Only. PRIZES: 70% of EFs returned as Cash Prizes. 3000-1500-700-350-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1300: $2000-1,000- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 117TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8; $20 thereafter and at site. SENIOR AWARDS 500-300-250-250-250, top under 1000 (no provisional) $900. Unrated or “CAJUN-STYLE” BANQUET: Open to All; Sun. 6/19 after Rd. 6. Banquet Provisional Under 1000: 3 schedules with 6 rounds per day $200-125- Includes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day slow- Entry Fee is $40 per person. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable 75 each day plus $300 overall (best 2 results). Plus Score Bonus ($12,000 time control option, and 4-day option. 9SS, 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30 (4-day entry form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com or mail guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with 3-1/2 points option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5). Playing and Meeting Areas: Marriott Indi- entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS or more wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded anapolis East, 7202 East 21st St., Indianapolis IN 46219. Guest Rooms: 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit on site only. Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes Indianapolis Conference Center (formerly La Quinta Inn & Suites), cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred 7304 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $84, Call (317) 359-1021, sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE. Gruenberg). Mixed Doubles: best male/female combined 2-player team mention “US Chess”. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 7110 East 21st St., Indi- score: $1,500-750-350-250-150. Teammates may play in different sections anapolis, IN 46219, HR: $99, Call (317) 322-0101, mention “US Chess”. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! but must have average rating below 2200. The Freddie: Players age 14 Free parking - All three hotels are next to each other (Marriott at the JUNE 17-19, LOUISIANA and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award center) and share same parking lot. Reserve by July 1 or rate may increase. 2016 U.S. JUNIOR OPEN and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Unrated players Additional Hotel options: Candlewood Suites, 7040 E. 21st St., Indi- 6SS, G/90 i30 (Game in 90 min. with 30-second increment.) All Sections may play only in Unrated or Open Section. Provisionally rated players anapolis, IN 46219; (317) 495-6600 - HR: $89. Quality Inn & Suites, 7050 are USCF-rated and the U21 Section is also FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. may not win more than 40% of top prize in any under section; balance E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219; (317) 495-6607 - HR: $89. $50,000 in SIDE EVENT: 2016 U.S. Junior Blitz Tournament: 5-min. Blitz Tournament goes to next player(s) in line. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional, $40,000 (80%

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of each prize) minimum guaranteed. A one-section tournament with play in area outside meeting room. Ron Sanders Jr., 133 Sezanne Ct., Family Member $55. Small appearance fee to the First three GM/IM’s Class prizes. Top US player not otherwise qualified qualifies for 2017 US Little Rock, AR 72223, [email protected] who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get appearance fee (appearance fee might be deducted from prize). Open to players rated below Championship. Choice of three schedules: Traditional: 40/90, SD/30; US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Reserve: inc. 30. One round daily at 7 PM, except Rd. 9, 3 PM 8/7. 6-Day Option: MAY 14-15, WISCONSIN 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is US Chess rated and uses 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. 7 PM 8/2, 12 NOON & 7 PM 8/3-8/5, 7 PM 8/6, 3 US Chess rules. EF: $40. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 PM 8/7. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. 12 2016 ARPAD ELO least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM 8/4; 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM 8/5; 7 PM 8/6; 3 free entry to next DCC Fide Open. In the reserve section, Tournament PM 8/7. All schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes. Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Rd., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. 855- reserves the right to use Fide rules on electronic devices and on starting 388-4782, $85 (mention chess). In 3 Sections, EF $45 received Projected prizes: Top places $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500, HR: Open: White’s clock at start of a round and to use FIDE pairing rules. Both: clear winner or playoff $200 bonus. If tie for first, top two on tiebreak by 5-12, $5 more at site. $$b/25 $400-$225-A $150- U1800 $140. Reg.: Saturday from 9:45–10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45 am-3:10pm-7:16pm, play Armageddon game (White 5 minutes, 2-sec delay, Black 3 minutes, Reserve(U1800): EF $30 received by 5-12, $5 more at site. $$b/25 Sun 9:45 am-2:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested before end 2-sec delay and gets draw odds) for bonus and title. Class Prizes: Top $110-$95-C $75-U1400 $75. RBO: (U1200) $15 received by 5-12, $5 of round rd. 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero more at site. 1st $50, trophies to 1-2-U900-U700. RD. 1 G/90 d10, Master (2200-2399) $2500-1200-800-500, Expert (2000-2199) $2500-1200- TC: point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that house players RDS. 2-5 30/90, SD/60 d10. RDS.: 10-2:00-7:30, 10-3:30. ENT: Guy (if required) must pay $5 per round and be US Chess members. ENT: 800-500, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1200-800-500, Class B (1600-1799) Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716, 920-279-0701. INFO: Make/mail Checks payable to , C/O Barbara Swafford, $2500-1200-800-500, Class C (1400-1599) $2000-1000-600-400, Class D [email protected]. www.wischess.org. WCA Tour Event! W. (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300, Class E or below (under 1200) $1500- 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000, 700-500-300, Unrated $800-400-200. Half-Point Byes: must commit MAY 14-15, SOUTH CAROLINA [email protected]. FIDE. before Round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 8TH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA SENIOR OPEN US Chess Junior Grand Prix! one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last two rounds. Zero-point MAY 21-22, OKLAHOMA byes are always available in any round if requested at least two hours 2016 Ages 50+, born before 12/31/1966. 4SS, G/90 d30. Accelerated TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 before the round(s) in question. Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/20, $165 by pairings possible in rds. 1 & 2. Hilton Garden Inn, 108 Carolina Point 1ST NORMAN CHESS FESTIVAL AT THE UNIV OF OKLAHOMA 7/18, $185 after 7/18. By mail, $147 postmarked by 6/20, $167 postmarked Pkwy., Greenville, SC 29605, 864-284-0111; www.greenville.hgi.com. HR: - NORMAN — 5-SS by 7/18, $187 after 7/18; do not mail after 7/25! By phone, $150 by 6/20, $89 by 4/14. EF: $50 if rec’d by 5/11; $60 at site. Re-entry $25. Bye: $170 by 7/18, $185 after. No phone entries after 7/29 (by the close of Once per player, any round, must commit before round 2. USCF, SCCA G/90+30 spm; $$G $1,350; 2nd floor Heritage & Frontier Rooms, OU business at the Office)! At site, all $190; Free entry for GMs and WGMs membership required. Other states OK. 1 Open section. Prizes Guaranteed: Student Union, OU Campus, Norman, OK. EF: Open $50; Reserve $40; U- for main event. All entries must be made at least two (2) hours prior to $250-150-100; U1600: $100-75. Trophy to top SC player. Schedule: Reg 1200 $20 (deduct $10 from any if envelope postmarked on or before May the player’s first game. Current US Chess membership required. July ends 10:30am on 5/14. Rds.: Sat 11 & 5; Sun 9 & 3. Info: Greenville 17th). Reg.: 9-9:45 Sat AM; Rds.: 10-2:30-7; 9-1:15. All Three Sections Rating Supplement used; unofficial ratings (at least four games) used if Chess Club, c/o Gene Nix, 119 Northcliff Way, Greenville, SC 29617 USCF Rated: Open - $G 1st $300 U-2100 $150-100; U-1900 $150-100; otherwise unrated. CCA ratings used if above US Chess. Foreign player ([email protected]); 864-905-2406. Checks to Greenville Chess Club. U-1700 $G: 1st: $200-100; U-1400 $100; U-1200 + UNR (6-SS) $150; more $$ if entrees permit; Time Control for U-1200 is G/50+15 and will ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added to most US Chess Junior Grand Prix! foreign national ratings, no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings begin at 10 – 1 – 4 – 7 and Sunday at 9 – Noon; 1 half pt bye; commit MAY 14-15, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN before Sat 9 PM. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074. generally used. Entries: US Chess, ATTN: 2016 US Open, PO Box 3967, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Crossville, TN 38557. Online entry available soon. Phone entry: 800.903.8723. [email protected], OCFChess.org, http://oklahoma.orgsync.com/ 2016 FISCHER MEMORIAL G/61 org/chess/OU_Tournament Free parking in covered garage next to Not FIDE rated, No cell phones. Bring a clock — none supplied. (A sponsored event.) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not for skittles. Many meetings, Union. GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs pay no EF but EF $$ will be deducted 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, from their $$ prizes if any. workshops and seminars, including: US Chess Committee Meetings spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life members. 8/3-8/5, US Chess Awards Luncheon 8/6 NOON, US Chess Delegates GMs free! Reg.: Sat 10-11:45 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Meeting 8/6-7. Many side events and other championships, including: to three 1/2-point byes available. Last Rd. bye before 4 pm. 1-Day option MAY 22, NEW JERSEY US National Blitz Championship 7SS Double, G/5 d0, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & get TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 8/6; Weekend Swiss 5SS, G/60 d5, 12-3 Sat 7/30, 10-12:30-3 Sun 7/31; three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 (b/45) $750 Gtd. 1st-3rd $400- DR. DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP US Open Scholastic (see separate TLA for the Scholastic event); US 200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; U1600: $100-50; U1400: Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open Quads G/30 d5 except on Wed (G/60 d5) 12-1:30-3 Mon, Tue, Thu, $100-50; U1200: Book prize. Best attack: $25; Biggest upset: $25. Info: Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/61 d5. Prize Fund 1st - Fri; Wed 10-12:30-3. US National G/15 Championship 12-1-2-3-4 Wed Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChess 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best Under 8/3; US Open Bughouse Sat. 10:30 AM 7/30. 18th Annual Golf Tour- Club.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg Ends at 9 AM Only nament for the US Open Chess Players, (see tournament website for MAY 17, NEW YORK one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. details). US Open Tennis Tournament (see tournament website for EF: Adv (pmk. By May 18th) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. INFO 201 details). In addition, three other championships will also take place: the TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 MARSHALL MASTERS 287 0250 or [email protected]. $$b/40: Prize Fund Will Not Be 2016 Denker Tournament of HS Champions (see website for participants’ Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: list), the 2016 Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions (see website for 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: participants’ list) and the 2016 National Girls’ Tournament of Champions 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W. (see website for participants’ list). Please check the US Open website $40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- often for updates, new information and corrections and other useful 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. An American Classic! documents! (Information webpage coming soon) 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, NEW YORK MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) Grand Prix 24TH ANNUAL NEW YORK STATE OPEN 25TH ANNUAL CHICAGO OPEN A Heritage Event! 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Tiki Resort, 2 Open Section, May 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, GM & IM norms pos- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3000. Free lectures by IM Danny sible, FIDE rated. Under 2300 through Under 1300 Sections, May MAY 7-8, ILLINOIS Kopec, Sat 9 am & Sun 9 am, also game analysis in afternoons. In 4 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 sections. Open: $$ 400-200-100, top Under 2010/Unr $210-110, top Under G/60 d10; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Under 1000 Section, May 2016 GREATER PEORIA OPEN 1810 $200-100. Senior, open to under 1910 or unrated born before 28-30 or 29-30: 7SS, G/90 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Westin 5SS, G/90, 30 sec. inc., Travelodge Hotel and Conference Center, 4400 N. 5/22/66. $$ 300-150-70, top Under 1710 $140-70. Under 1610: $$ 240- Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL Brandywine Dr., Peoria, IL 61614, Reservations 800-525-4055. In 2 120-60, Under 1410 $120-60, unrated limit $150. Under 1210: $100-50, 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 Sections: Open - All players of all strengths are welcome. Reserve - Only trophies to top 3, 1st U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus east to Lake Cook Rd. to US-45 south.) Free parking. Free lectures and for players rated 1400 and under. Prizes: Open Section Guaranteed Place prize: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all analysis of your games by GM John Fedorowicz. $100,000 guaranteed Prizes $500-$240-$120-$90. Class Prizes Guaranteed on 3 per class. Expert sections: $200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play prize fund. In 8 sections (unrated allowed only in Open, U2300, U2100 $90-$60; A $90-$60; B $90-$60; C $90-$60. Upset $50 (200 Pt. difference in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players or U1000). Open: $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-600-500-400-400, to qualify) Reserve Section: Guaranteed Place Prizes $120-$90-$60; Class begin round 2. Top 3 sections EF: $79 online at chessaction.com by 5/18, clear or tiebreak winner bonus $300, top FIDE Under 2400/Unr $2000- Prizes Guaranteed on 3 per class. E $90-$60; F $90-$60. Upset $50 (200 $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/16 (entry only, no questions), 3-day 1000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. Under 2300: $5000-2500- Pt. difference to qualify) Classes may be combined if less than 3 in a class. $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 5/11, $90 online until 2 hours before round 1 or 1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 2100: $5000-2500-1200-800- EF: $35 if received on or before midnight May 5, 2016; $50 if received at site. Under 1210 Section EF: all $40 less than top 3 sections EF. All: 600-500-400-300-300-300; unrated limit $1000. Under 1900: $5000-2500- after May 5th or at the door. Masters play free in Peoria, EF not deducted Advance or online entry $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/year 1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1700: $5000-2500-1200-800- from Prize. Schedule: Saturday May 7th: 9:30am, 2:00pm, 6:30pm, Sunday with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/year with 4 issues, may be paid with 600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1500: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400- May 8th: 10:00am, 3:00pm. Byes: A half-point bye for any round is available entry fee). No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues 300-300-300-300. Under 1300: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300- during pre-registration. No prize money to players who fail to notify TD of with magazine if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, Adult $35, Young 300-300. Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200-200-150-150-100-100-100, their withdrawal. Other: Sets, Boards & clocks will be provided. Organizer Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young unrated limit $200, trophies to first 10, top U800, U600, U400, Unrated. provided equipment must be used in cases of equipment dispute. Organizer Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $40, not available in Open Section. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted 5/25/15-5/25/16 was provided equipment will be discounted and on sale upon tournament com- GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Players pletion for schools, clubs and players to purchase. Register Online at ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg with under 26 lifetime games rated as of 5/16 official list cannot win www.PeoriaOpen.com, or mail registration information and checks ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 &, 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, over $1000 in U1300, $1500 U1500, $2000 U1700, or $2500 U1900. 3) payable to: GPCF, 1116 N. Parkside Dr., Peoria, IL 61606. Postal registration: must commit before rd. 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1810/unr in Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Provide the player’s Full Name, USCF ID#, Expiration Date, e-mail or Open). HR: $80-80, call 518-668-5744 Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm, reserve by 4/30 Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player “team” score: $2000- street address. More Information: www.PeoriaOpen.org. Direct any Ques- or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, 1000-500-400-300. For Open Section, only rounds 1-7 counted towards tions to [email protected] or call 309.682.0675, please mention the or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings mixed doubles. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play Greater Peoria Open Chess Tournament in your message. usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chess tour.com, players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible; prize US Chess Junior Grand Prix! limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Open EF for titled players: GMs MAY 13-15 OR 14-15, ARKANSAS DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs/WGMs $100; another $100 deducted TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 tournament Sat 9:30 pm, reg. by 9:15 pm. from prize. Open entry fee, if rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE or 3RD ANNUAL LITTLE ROCK SPRING OPEN foreign FIDE rated: $207 online at chessaction.com by 3/21, $227 by 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hampton US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5/24, $250 at site, or online until 5 pm 5/26. Mailed by 3/21 $215, mailed Inn Maumelle, 11920 Maumelle Blvd., Maumelle, AR 72113, 1-501-851- MAY 21-22, TEXAS by 5/13 $235. Phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/21 $215, by 5/23 $235. US 6600; HR: $92-$92 (ask for chess rate before April 30), Must have an TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) players not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE: $100 more. U2300 to active USCF membership (available on site) EF: $40 postmarked by May 2016 DCC FIDE OPEN VII UNDERWRITTEN BY WAYNE-LI U1300 Sections EF: $207 online at chessaction.com by 3/21, $227 by 8th. $50 at site (no checks). If first tournament, then $30 (preregistered) 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richardson, 5/25, $215 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/21, $235 phoned by 5/23 (entry or $40 at site. GM and IM free with $50 deducted from winnings. 3-day TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE and only, no questions), 4-day $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 3/21, sched:Reg.: Fri. 6. Rounds: Fri 7, Sat.11, 5; Sun.: 10 and 3:30. 2-day US Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Use US Chess ratings and rules for all $20 more mailed by 5/13. All $250 online until 2 hours before game or sched: Reg.: Sat. 10. Rounds: Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun.: 10 and 3:30. 1/2 pt pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. at site until 1 hour before game. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Do bye (limit 2) available before round 3. Only One Section: G $1300 TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Foreign players not mail entry after 5/13. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over, except Open 1st $500 2nd $200; U2200 $125; U2000 $125; U1800 $125; U1600 must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play. in U1000 Section. Under 1000 Section EF: $57 online at chessaction.com $125; U1400 $100. Takes 4 players to make an “Under” prize active. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their email address. by 5/25, $65 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/23 (entry only, no questions), Meeting room capacity based on previous attendance. Overflow will $$ $500-$250-$125. EF: $80, Senior/Birthday during tournament/Additional 3-day $63, 2-day $62 mailed by 5/13, all $80 online until 2 hours before

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game or at site until 1 hour before game. No checks at site, credit cards may play in this section and at TDs discretion may be required to play in Unrated limit $200. U1600: $500-250-125, U1400 $150-75 Unrated limit OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join at il-chess.org. Championship section. G/90 with 30 sec. increment. Foreign players $150. U1300: $400-200-100 U1100 $100 Unrated limit $100. Entry Fee: An ICA Tour Event. Special 1 yr US Chess dues with magazine if paid must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play in All Sections except U1300 $89 by May 13, $94 by May 20, $99 by May with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Championship section. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may 26, $104 later and at site. Re-entry $52 for all players, except no re-entry Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ 1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $750, in FIDE Sections. GMs free; IMs/WGMs $10 less; FMs/WIMs $20 less; $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open. 5- U2200 $750. Amateur: U2000 & unrated. Rds. 1-7 G/90 with 30 sec $10 less to seniors age 65/over & Siblings, except in U1300 Section. day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & increment. $$ 800-400-200. B $$ 600-300-150, C 500-250-125, U1400 U1300 Section entry fee $20 less. Time control: 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): $500-250-125, U1200 $400, U1000 $300 Unrated $200. Both: TCA mem- Open/U2200/U1900/U1600: 4-day Schedule: May 27-30: 7SS Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 3- bership required. Other states accepted. EF: $88 if received by 5/19, 40/90;SD/30;+30sec inc. 3-day Schedule: May 28-30 Rd. 1 G/45;+30, day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Sat 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2:30 else $99. $80 Junior(U19) if received by 5/19 else $90 (juniors count as Rds. 2-3 Sat G/90;+30, Rds. 4-7 Sun/Mon 40/90; SD/30;+30sec inc. & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 2-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. 90% toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicapped/ additional family par- U1300 plays only 2-day G/90 d5. Round times: 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day U1000 ticipant $52 if receive by 5/19 else $65 (Senior// Additional ends Fri 7 pm, Rds. Fri 8 pm, Sat 11am - 5:30pm, Sun 10am - 4:30pm, schedule: Reg. ends Sat 1 pm, Rds. Sat 2 & 6, Sun 10, 2 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. family participant counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; Mon 9:30am – 3:30pm. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am, Rds. 1-3 2-day U1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & pre-reg requires pre-payment. After 5/24 all registration and changes Sat 11am-2pm-7pm and Rd. 4-7 follows 4-day schedule. Under 1300 2- 6, Mon 10 & 2. 4-day, 3-day & 2-day schedules merge & compete for on site only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 5/24. 4 day: day schedule only (Reg. ends 10am, Rds. Sat 11am-3pm-7pm, Sun same prizes. Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds.), Open must commit Reg. Friday 5/27, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri: 7:45, Sat: 2:45 pm - 7:30, Sun: 9:30am-1:30pm-5:30pm). Byes: Up to two 1/2pt byes available in all sec- before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Hotel rates: $107-107-107-107, 800- 11:00 am - 5:15 pm, Mon: 9:30 am - 2:15 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 5/28, 9- tions, must commit 1 hour before start of rd. 4 (by Sun 8:30am). HR 937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 5/12 or rate may increase. Car 9:30 am, Rd. 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must $80/night if reserved by May 13th. Reservations 1-800-228-9290 or 703- rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through play in Championship section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 471-9500, mention Chess Tournament. More information/Online registration: chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/for- day schedule will be put in the 3 day. HR: $94/94/94/94, $94 rate www.cherryblossomchess.com. Mail checks (payable to Capital Area eignratings.htm. US player ratings: May official ratings used; FIDE includes up to four continental breakfast per room per day, can upgrade Chess.) to CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC/ Attn. Capital Area Chess, PO Box ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used to full breakfast for $5 per person, 817-358-1700 or 800-228-9290 reserve 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Email info only: Anand Dommalapati, if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players must submit to a search by 5/20 and ask for Dallas Chess Club rate. After 5/20 chess rate may [email protected]. Boards and sets provided in ALL sections. for electronic devices if requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/ not be honored. Free Parking. Up to two 1/2 pt byes available if requested Clocks supplied in the Open section. Two Side Events: Sat May 28. 4th devices.htm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Ques- before end of rd. 2 and before receiving full point bye, but byes for both Cherry Blossom Classic Scholastic. 4-or-5-SS. Sections: K-3 U600, K- tions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. rds. 6 AND 7 not permitted. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 5/28. 5-SS, 5 U800, K-8 U1000, K-12 U1200. K-3 and K-5 plays 4-or-5 Rounds G/30 $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com Rds. G/30 d5, EF: $29 by 5/19, $45 after; Pre-reg. requires pre-payment. d5. K-8 and K-12 plays 2-or-3 Rounds G/30 d5 and 2 Rounds G/45 d5. $30 (online entries posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- After 5/24 all registration and changes on site only; all changes $10 by May 20 online, $35 by May 26, $40 after May 26 and onsite. Trophies none supplied. after 5/20. No refunds after 5/24, $10 handling fee for refunds before to Top 5 in each section and other Class Trophies, Medals to 2.5 points and above. Onsite Reg. closes 9:30am. Rounds 10am and ASAP. Awards MAY 27, NEW YORK 5/24. Entries do not count toward base in Championship and Amateur. Registration 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small lunch approx 5:30pm or after that section finishes. Sun Night Blitz May 29 – TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 break. Sections: K-12 Championship and K-12 U1000. Prizes: Trophies 4th Cherry Blossom Classic FIDE Blitz (see also TLA for this Cherry MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) to top 12 individuals, top five teams in each section. K-12 U1000 also top Blossom Classic Grand Prix 10 Enhanced tnmt.) G/3;+2; 5 Round Double 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, three unrateds. Medals to those who do not win a trophy. Ent: Dallas Swiss. $$200-100 Top U2400/U2200/U2000/U1800: $50 each. Highest U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX USCF rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: Enter $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10- 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, [email protected] online $25 by May 27 online or onsite; $30 after May 27th and onsite by 8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th www.dallaschess.com W. FIDE. 9:15pm. Rounds start 9:30pm Max 1 byes allowed, req at entry. St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, VIRGINIA MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN US Chess Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) A State Championship Event! 4TH CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC 2016 LINA GRUMETTE MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, TEXAS Marriot Dulles Airport Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. A VCF 6-SS, 3-day 40/100, SD/60 d10; 2-day rds. 1-3 G/60 d2 then merges. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Cup Event. 5 Sections - 7-SS in 4 sections (4-day or 3-day): Open, U2200, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, 71ST ANNUAL TEXAS STATE AND AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS U1900 and U1600; 6-SS in U1300 (2-day only – Sat and Sun). Open & CA 91761. $10,000 b/200, 50% of each prize guaranteed. In five sections: 7SS. DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Dr., Fort Worth, TX U2200 FIDE Rated - Strictly follows FIDE Laws of Chess; USCF Ratings Open: $$T+1700- 750-400-300-200, U2400 400, U2200 700-300-200. 76155. $$ 8,350 b/175, full entries in Championship and Amateur sections, used for Pairings and Prizes in all sections. Prizes $$7500 b/140 (re- Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200-100. Amateur (Under 1800): one scholastic side event that doesn’t count toward base. Championship: entries count as half, U1300 count as 3/4 entry), Open Section $2400 $$750-300- 200-100. Reserve (Under 1600): $$750-300-200-100. This section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. The tournament will use Unconditionally Guaranteed, Minimum $5970 GTD (70% each prize gtd Booster (Under 1400/unrated): $$400-200-100, U1200 150, Unr 150. USCF ratings for pairings and prize purposes. Must be rated 2000 or in Other Sections). Open: (100% GTD) $1000-500-300-150 U2300 $300- (Unrated may win unrated prizes only.) EF: $88 by 5/26, $99 at door. above by either USCF or Fide to play in this section. Defending Texas 150. Minimum USCF/FIDE 2100 Rating (Juniors/K-12 Min 2000) to play in Booster (U1400) section EF: $72 by 5/26, $85 door. Reg.: ends 9:30am State Amateur Champion may also play in this section. Texas Scholastic Open Section. U2200: $800-400-200 U2000 $300-150. USCF/FIDE Minimum 5/28, 8:30 AM, 5/29. Rds.: 3-day: 10-5, 10-5, 9:30-4:30. 2-day: 9-11:30- High School Champions may also play in this section. Foreign unrateds 1800 to play in U2200 Section. U1900: $600-300-150 U1700 $200-100 2 (G/60 d2), then merges with 3-day at 5. All: SCCF membership req.

54 May 2016 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14

($18 adults, $13 youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag), OSA: $25 MAY 29, VIRGINIA EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri. 5- 6:30pm, Rds: Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm, 7:30pm; Best Game prize, all sections eligible. 1 half-point bye if requested at TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Sun 9:30am, 3pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30- 9:30am. Rd1 at 10am, least 1 round in advance, rd. 6 must be requested with entry. HR: 4TH CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC FIDE RATED BLITZ! (BLZ) then merges with 3-day. Re-entry: $33. Any player who loses Fri night $95.99, comp breakfast (909) 930-5555, www.hiexpressontario.com, Side Event to 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (May 27-30). Marriot Dulles may re-enter for $33 and loss will not count in tournament standings. One code MDC, reserve by 4/27. Parking Free. Free WiFi, airport shuttle. Airport Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. Sunday May 29th. 1/2 pt bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request prior to R1). Unrated players may Info: [email protected]. On-line entry: www.scchess.com. G/3;+2; 5 Rounds Double Swiss. $$200-100 Top U2400, U2200, U2000, play in any section with prizes limited to 1/3 except in OPEN with balance Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. State U1800: $50. Highest USCF rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings to next player(s). Grand Hotel (4th and Ludlow - 1.5 blocks from tournament Championship Qualifier. & prizes. EF: Enter online $25 by May 27th online or onsite. $30 after site) is converting to a Doubletree Hotel and offering rooms for the 2016 A Heritage Event! May 27th and onsite by 9:15pm. Rounds start 9:30pm Max 1 byes allowed, GCO / Gem City Open for only $79 per nite plus tax. Call 937.461.4700 and US Chess Junior Grand Prix! req at entry. More information/Online registration: www.cherryblossom- ask for Ms. Nicole Perez from 7am-3pm. Most rooms are Kings, a few A State Championship Event! chess.com. Mail checks (payable to Capital Area Chess) to Cherry Blossom have two Queens. FREE COFFEE, TEA, & Donuts Sunday Morning at the MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, MASSACHUSETTS Classic, Attn. Capital Area Chess, PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Dayton Chess Club for players, parents, and spouses. ENTRIES Mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Email info only: Anand Dommalapati, [email protected]. at www.DaytonChessClub.com. No cks at site. 85TH MASSACHUSETTS OPEN US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 6SS, 40/100, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, G/45 d5 in rounds 1-3). No 2- JUNE 3-5, NORTH CAROLINA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, FLORIDA day schedule in Championship sect. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) Boston Post Road West, Marlboro (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile 1ST ANNUAL CAROLINAS CLASSIC TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 from exit). b/120 paid entries ($25 off entries count half), 75% $$6,000 5-SS, G/110; inc.30 for Championship; G/120 d5 for other sections. Hilton 8TH SUMMER SOLSTICE OPEN G. Prizes in Championship sect. are 100% G. 4 sects. Championship 5SS, Open section G/90+30 sec. incr., All other sections but U1100 (open to players rated 1800 or above): $2,000-800-400, top U2300 $450. Charlotte University Place, 8629 J.M. Keynes Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 547-7444, mention chess for $101 rate until May 24, 2016 ($15 off G/120 d5, U1100 section G/90 d5 (2-day Option all sections Rd. 1 G/60 FIDE. 3-day schedule only. Under 2100: $400-200, top U1950 $200. Under d5). La Quinta Inn and Suites, 3701 N. University Dr., Coral Springs. $$6,400 1800: $400-200, top U1650 $200. Under 1500: $300-150, top U1350 entry fee if staying at hotel (2 per room). $10,000 in total prizes UNCON- DITIONALLY GUARANTEED! CHAMPIONSHIP section (FIDE rated): b/170 paid entries, 55% min. Gtd. Open: $800/Trophy-500-400, U2300/Unr. $150, top U1200 $150. State championship title to high scoring Mass. $300. FIDE. U2050: $700/Trophy-400-200, U1950 $150. U1750: $700/Tro- resident or student in each sect. Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2100, $1,200-700-400; $200 bonus to clear winner or $100 to tie-break winner; $100 to top NC and SC finisher; U2200 (class prize): $450-200; Class A: phy-400-200, U1650 $150. U1450: $600/Trophy-350-200, U1350 $150. $150 in U1800, $100 in U1500, can’t win title. EF: $55 for 3-day, $54 for Trophies for 1st to 3rd, 1st U900, 1st U700, Medals to all others. $1,000-500-200-100; Class B: $1,000-500-200-100; Class C: $900-450- U1100: 2-day if mailed by 5/23 or online by 5/26, $70 at site. GMs and IMs free. (among all cash prize sections, must be at least 55 on 200-100; Class D/E: $700-400-200; U1200 (class prize): $200-100; Can Top Senior Prize $25 discount to players in U1500 sect. rated under 1000 or unrated. 3- June 3): $200. Unr. may enter Open, U1450 or U1100 only. EF: $79 by May day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sat. 10:30 & 5, Sun. play up if within 100 points of next section. EF: $89 if received by May 24th; $99 thereafter; GM-IM free with no deduction if committed by May 31, $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free ($79 deducted from prize). 10:30 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. 2-day Schedule (U2100 to U1500 only): Reg. U1100 section $39 by May 31, $10 more later and on-site. Re-entry cash 1st ($90 deduction after). Round 1: Friday at 7:30 pm or Saturday Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sun. 10:30, 1, 3 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. Schedules RDS.: prize sections $40. Ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. 1st Rd. at 9:30 am (G/75 d5); then Saturday 1-7, Sunday 10-4. Two half-point Reg.: Rds.: 3-Day merge in round 4. Byes: 1-6, limit 2, rounds 4-6 must commit before rd. Fri. 7:30; 1st Rd. Sat 10; 2nd Rd. Sat. 1:15; 3rd Rd. byes allowed (except rd. 5) must be requested before Rd. 2. Advance 2-Day all sections 2. Massachusetts Blitz Championship: Sun. 5/29, 5SS (dbl), G/5 d0. but U1100 6:30, 3rd Rd. U1100 5:45; 4th Rd. Sun. 9:30; 5th Rd. all sections Entry: Online registration available at www.charlottechesscenter.org. Blitz rated but higher of blitz and regular ratings used for pairings and but U1100 2:30, 5th Rd. U1100 1:45. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. Alternately: mail checks to Charlotte Chess Center, 1800 Camden Rd., prizes. EF $10 if playing in main tnmt., else $15. 75% of EFs returned as Blitz Tourn: G/3 d2, Sunday at 8:00 p.m.; EF $15 for those in main tourn., prizes. Reg. ends 9:15 p.m., 1st rd. at 9:30 p.m., others ASAP. Bye allowed Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203. Onsite entry: June 3rd from 5-6:45 pm $25 for all others. HR: $79 by Cut-off Date, Includes free breakfast & 1st rd. Scholastic Sections: K-12 U1500 and K-12 U800 on Sat. 5/28, K- and June 4th from 8:15-9:00 am. Saturday Scholastic Open to K-12 Internet, 954-753-9000, Ext. 6. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive 3 U1000 and K-3 U400 on Sun. 5/29, K-6 U1400 and K-6 U600 on Mon. rated U1000. 4 Rd-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 by May 24, $30 thereafter. Rounds: Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds. 5/30. Each is 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 if mailed by 5/23 or online by 5/26, 10:00 am-11:15 am-1:00 pm-2:15 pm. Trophies: top 10. INFO: charlot- Online entry & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. $25 at site. Reg. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 1st rd. at 11 a.m., others ASAP. techesscenter.org. (980) 265-1156. Open Section FIDE-rated and played Trophies to top 3 in each sect. Medals to players scoring 3+ points and under strict FIDE rules. No smoking including electronic cigarettes. A Heritage Event! not winning a trophy. All: MACA membership required for Mass. residents US Chess Junior Grand Prix! ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18, add $8 for optional Chess Horizons subscription). US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 4-5, KENTUCKY JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, MICHIGAN MACA Annual Meeting: Mon. 5/30 at 9:30 a.m. HR: $119-119 standard, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 149-149 deluxe, reserve by 5/4 and mention chess tnmt. 508-460-0700 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 2016 KENTUCKY OPEN or 888-543-9500. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 2016 ANNUAL UNIVERSAL LATE SPRING SWISS ARGI Financial Group, 2110 High Wickham Pl., Louisville, KY 40245. Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062, or enter online (PayPal) at Site: Edward Village-Michigan Hotel (formerly the Royal-Dearborn 5SS, Sections: Open, U1800, U1400. Time Control: G/90 d5. Prizes: www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to [email protected] or call Hotel and Convention Center and the Adoba Hotel), Dearborn, MI Open: $500-300-100, Expert $100, Class A $100; U1800 $250-150, 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. W. (Lodg/Dir below). 3 Sections: OPEN, U1600, U1OOO (Sat. only). 5- U1600 $100; U1400 $150-75, U1000/Unrated $50; prizes based on 60 SS. (4-SS in U1000 Section). 2- & 3-Day Schedules Top Section US Chess Junior Grand Prix! paid entries. ( Unrated players only allowed in bottom section.) Entry MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN FIDE-Rated. USCF and MCA (or any State) memberships required—can Fee: $45. KCA members $40 - if you played in last year’s Ky Open and be purchased on site. Prize Fund: $3,200. Online Registration available are a Ky resident then you are a KCA member. Advance Registration: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) add $10 after, BEST OF THE WEST CHAMPIONSHIP at www.onlineregistration.cc. EF by Tues, May 31st, Mail entries to Randas Burns, 7715 Ashton Park Circle, Louisville, KY IM’s/GM’s FREE! ($75 EF deducted from prize): 3-Day Open: $75. 3- 6SS, 40/120 sd30 d5 (2-day rds. 1-3 G/61 d5 merge in rd4). Marriott, 40228. Make checks out to “KCA”. Or you can sign up online at Day U1600: $55. 2-Day Open: $76. 2-Day U1600: $56. Up to TWO kcachess.net (click on “more options” and link will be there). All entries 2700 Mission College Bl., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Prize: $16,000 b/250 1/2-point byes available—must be requested prior to start of RD. 3. (60% Guar). 6 sections. Open (2000+ FIDE rated): 2000 1200 700 300 must be received by June 2nd. Onsite Registration: Saturday June Schedules merge after Rd. 2. TL: 3-Day Schedules: G/135 d5. 2-Day 3rd 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10:00am, 2:00, 5:30. Sun 9:00am, 2:30. KCA 150, u2300 500 300 150. 1800-1999, 1600-1799: 1,500-800-500-200- Rds. 1-2, G/40 d5. Rds. 3-5, G/135 d5. 100. 1,000-500-300-200-100. $800, 500, 300, 150, Schedules: RDS.: 3-Day Schedules: meeting between 4th and 5th round at 1:00. Byes: Maximum two half- 1400-1599: u1400: Fri, 7 PM. Sat, 11-5. Sun, 10-3:30. Sat, 11:30-1:30-5. 100 u1200 $300-200-100. Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. EF by 5/23: 2-Day Schedules: point byes, must commit before round 3. Hotels - Holiday Inn (502) 129, Onsite +25, Play-up +30 (max 100 rating diff). Reentry: 50. Econ Sun, 10-3:30. REG.: 3-Day Schedules: Fri, 4:30-6 PM. 2-Day Schedules: 426-2600, Ramada Plaza (502) 491-4830, Drury Inn (502) 326-4170. Opt: 99 & 50% calc prize (not avail in Open). GMs/IMs free: prize-EF. Sat, 9-10:30 AM. $$: $3,200 (b/40 per section; b/min. 6 per prize section): Bring sets, boards, and clocks. Top 4 Ky players will be invited to the May 2016 Supp, CCA min & TD disc to place players. Sched: 3-day Reg. OPEN: $1,850: 1st-2nd-3rd: $600-$400-$250. Top X, A, B, -U1600/Unr: Adult State Championship. Top 2 Junior players will be invited to the Sa 10-10:45a, Rds. Sa/Su 11a 5p, M 10a 3:30p; 2-day Reg. Su 8:30-9a, $150 each. U1600: $1,350: 1st-2nd-3rd: $450-$250-$150. TOP C, D, E, Junior State Championship. Questions: Randas Burns 502-500-7493. U1000/UNR: $125 each. UNR eligible for UNR and Overall prizes. Rds. Su 9:30a 12n 2:30p 5p M 10a, 3:30p. Max three 1/2-pt byes, Rd. 5- only US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 6 byes must commit bef rd. 1. Ent: Bay Area Chess, 2050 Concourse Dr. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! None supplied except for U1000 section. JUNE 4-5, TENNESSEE Book Vendor on site will have supplies, sets, clocks, books, software, #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Rfnd fee 20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/best- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 west. E: [email protected]. W. accessories for sale. *U1000 Section (1 day only): Sat, 6/4. 4-SS. EF MEMPHIS OPEN by Tues, 5/31: $25; add $10 after. TL: G/30 d5. RDS.: 11:30-1:30-3:00- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 4:30. REG.: 8:30-10am. $$: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Top U800, U600, 5SS, G/90 d5. SIDE EVENT: Sat., 6/4: Scholastic Tourn. (K-12). Lausanne Collegiate School, 1381 W. Massey Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. Main Event MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, WASHINGTON U400. LODG/DIR: Edward Village-Michigan Hotel (formerly the Royal- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 600 Sat. & Sun., June 4-5. No Entry Fee for GMs, WGMs, IMs and WIMs. Dearborn Hotel and Convention Center and the ADOBA Hotel), $4,000 b/80 full-pd. ent., $2,000 gtd. 3 Sects: $800+plaque- WASHINGTON OPEN Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Located N. of Michigan Ave., S. of PRIZES: OPEN: 550-350-200; $600+plaque-400-200-100; 6SS, 40/120, SD/30 d10 (2-Day Option, Rds. 1-3, G/60 d10). Lynnwood Hubbard St, E. of Evergreen Rd., W. of Southfield Rd. , go online U1800: U1400/Unr*: For maps $450+plaque-200-100-50; *Unrated players may only win 50% of the Convention Center, 3711 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036. $$7,000 to: www.mapquest.com or www.yahoo.com. Guest Room Rate: Gtd. 3 Sections: OPEN: FIDE Rated, $700-500-350-300-250, U2100: $250- prize fund unless playing in the Open Sect. Plaque winners determined $102 by May 2nd, after if rooms are still available. Reserve online by USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks. Byes: Avail. all Rds., must 150, U1900: $250-$150, Top Female: $60, Top Senior 50+: $60. RESERVE at [email protected] or call (313) 592- (U1800): $450-350-300-200-150, U1650: $200-100, U1500: $200-$100, commit before Rd. 3. Reg. Sat. 9-9:30am. Rds: Sat. 10-2-6; Sun. 9-1. EF: 3622. Ask for the Late Spring Chess Rate. Entries & Info: Mrs. Marcie $59 by 5/27. $69 thereafter and at site. Re-Entry Fee: $20, avail. up to Top Female: $60, Top Senior 50+: $60. BOOSTER (U1400): $350-250- Kahn, All The King’s Men, at (586) 558-4790 or Dr. Ed Mandell at 200-150-100, U1200: $100-60, U1000: $100-$60, Unrated: $100-60, Top Rd. 3 in all sects. 3 Re-entries count as one additional entry for prize (248) 635-2375 (Cell). Email: [email protected]. CELL Female: $60, Top Senior 50+: $60. Upset Prize: $100-60, all sections fund. CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat the top ranked player in the Open Sect. eligible. Unrated players may only win 1st-5th in OPEN or Unrated prize in PHONE/HEADSET RULES: Cell phones cannot be on your person and win free entry to our next tournament! FREE GIFT to oldest player while in tournament room. They may be in your closed bag or back- BOOSTER. Foreign ratings used for players with no USCF rating. EF: OPEN and to player who travels farthest to Main Event! MEMPHIS OPEN $130, RESERVE $120, BOOSTER $110. Deduct $10 if postmarked or online pack in off or in silent mode. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining SCHOLASTIC INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS, Sat., 6/4: Open by 5/21. Deduct $20 if postmarked or online by 4/30. Free entry for GMs, time or game forfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; to all K-12 individual players; 4SS, G/30 d5. 4 Sects: U1200, U800, U500, IMs, WGMs. Special Medal Only EF (Juniors U21): $55 by 4/30, $65 by automatic forfeiture for 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected RESERVE (Unrated). Reg: Sat. 10-10:30am; Rd. 1 at 11am – other rds. 5/21, $75 at site. 3-Day Schedule: Registration Sat (05/28) 8:30-9:30am. to expulsion for the remainder of the event for any offense. Head- will immed. follow. Prizes: Trophies to top 5 individuals in each section. Rds.: Sat 11am & 5:30pm, Sun 11am & 5:30pm, Mon 9:30am & 3:30pm. phones cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and All non-trophy winners receive a souvenir chess medal. USCF-recommended 2-Day Schedule: Registration Sun (05/29) 8-8:30am. Rds.: Sun 9:00am, cannot be used in the last round by players with a plus score. computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and medal placements for winners 11:45am, 2:30pm then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Bye: limit 2, request Player must be willing to present same to TDs for examination at of all schol. sections. EF for Schol. Tourn: $20 by 5/27; $25 thereafter before end of Rd. 2. Memb. Req’d: $25 ($19 juniors). OSA. ENT: Checks any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament and at site. Hotel Rate: $119 (1 and 2-bedroom suites avail.), Homewood payable to Washington Chess Federation. Mail to: Dan Mathews, 749 Som- without refund. Rules Posted at Site. Suites by Hilton Memphis-Germantown, 7855 Wolf River Blvd., Germantown, erset Ln., Edmonds, WA 98020-2646. Info: [email protected], A Heritage Event! TN 38138. Ph: 901-751-2500, mention chess tourn. and reserve by May 425-218-7529. Enter online: www.nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration. W. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 20th to assure group rate. ENT: On-line registration and printable entry MAY 29, ILLINOIS JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, OHIO form at www.cajunchess.com, click on “Tournaments,” or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) CHICAGO OPEN BLITZ (BLZ) 2016 GEM CITY OPEN - HERITAGE EVENT Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Email: [email protected]. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Westin North Shore Hotel (see 5-SS, 40/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5) at Dayton Chess Chicago Open). $$ 2000 guaranteed: $400-200-100, U2300/Unr $220- Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. PRIZES GUARANTEED TWO (2) JUNE 5, CONNECTICUT 110, U2100/Unr $200-100, U1900 $180-90, U1700 $150-70, U1500 $120-60. sections: OPEN (FIDE Rated) $1200, 800, 600, 501, 401; U2000: $400, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 EF: $40 by 7 pm 5/29, $50 by 9:30 pm 5/29. GMs free; $40 from prize. 300 U1800. $800, 600; U1600: $500; U1400: $400; U1200: $300 EF: 3- THOMAS E. HARTMAYER MEMORIAL Enter at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, rds. 10 pm, 10:40, 11:10, day $90, 2-day $91 if mailed or registered online by 5/27, then $108 online Castleman Building, University of Connecticut, 261 Glenbrook Road, 11:40, 12:10. 1 bye allowed (1 point out of 2), must give notice before rd. or at site 2 or 3 day. Free to 2400 & above-($90 deducted from winnings), Storrs Mansfield CT 06269. In 2 Sections, Open: 5SS, G/40 d5, $$GTD: 2. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. DCC mbrs $5 disc. 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$150. U1825: 5SS, G/40 d5, $$GTD: $300-200-150-100. 1st U1625 $100, 8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th C: $500-300-200; Class D: $400-250-150; U1200: $350-200-100. Official 1st U1325 $100. ALL: EF: $60 if received by 6/4/16; $80 cash onsite St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. June rating usually used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise 8:15-9am. No checks onsite. Rds.: 9:30am-11:10am-1pm-2:40pm-4:20pm. JUNE 17-19, LOUISIANA unrated. Players rated within 100 points of next higher section may up First four rounds when requested before the end of registration play one section. EF: $79 if received by 6/15. $100 later or at site. Free Byes: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (9am). ENT: www.uconnchess.uconn.edu/news.html. INFO: Jan van de 2016 NOT-A-SENIOR-NOT-A-JUNIOR OPEN to GM, IM, or USCF 2400. Unrated players: $50. Re-entry: $50. Cash or Mortel, 860-617-7584, jvdmortel@ yahoo.com. June 2016 Rating Sup- check only at site. Unrated may enter any section except Master. plement used for pairings and prizes. 5SS, G/90 i30 (Game in 90 minutes with 30-second increment.) Open Sect. Prize limit of $150 in U1200, $200 in Class D, $250 in Class C, $300 in is FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. Open to all players ages 21 to 49 by start Class B, $350 in Class A, and $400 in Expert to all unrated players and date of tournament (6/17/2016). : Sat., US Chess Junior Grand Prix! SIDE EVENT: Blitz Tournament to rated players with fewer than 10 lifetime rated games who are not JUNE 10-12, NEW YORK 6/18, at 7pm (details below). Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline playing up. Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is directly across from the 3 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 Reg: 6-6:30pm on 6/17. Rds: 7; 1:30-6:30; 9:30-2:30. CAN-AM INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT New Orleans Int’l. Airport with free hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: day schedule: 2 $117 for single, double, triple or quad – mention Cajun Chess Tournament day schedule: Reg: 8:30-9am on 6/18. Rd. 1 at 9:30, then merges with 5SS; G/115 d5. Wick Student Center, 4380 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226. 3 day schedule. One 1/2 pt. bye any round. Must commit before playing $10,500 guaranteed prize fund in 4 sections; Open [FIDE rated]: and reserve by May 23 to assure group rate. Free parking and free basic internet in each room. June 2016 USCF Supplement Ratings used. first game. No changes. Ent: Castle Chess Inc., 5025 Antebellum Dr., $1500, 1000, 700, 500, 300; U2000: $1100, 800, 550, 350, 200; U1700: SECTS Stone Mtn., GA 30087. Make check payable to: Castle Chess Inc. Info: & PRIZES: $3,000 b/70 full-paid ent. OPEN: $500-350-250 (U2200): $200. $1000, 700, 500, 250, 150; U1400: $350, 250, 150, 100, 50. Unrated limited [email protected]; Before June 17: Scott Parker (770-939- to 3rd place prize in their section. [by June 3]: Open - $75, U2000 - U2000: $400-300-200 (U1800): $100. U1600/Unr.: $300-200-100 (U1400): EF 5030). June 17-19 only: Fun Fong (770-316-8483). HR: see www.castle $65, U1700 - $60, U1400 - $50. After June 3, add $10 each section. Cash $100. EF: $60 by 6/1/16; $70 by 6/8/16; $80 thereafter and at site; On- chess.org Note: Bring sets, boards, clocks. None supplied. All parking only on site. Early Canadian entries at par. GM’s free entry. On-site site Reg: Fri. 6/17 from 2-3pm. Rds: Fri. 4pm; Sat. 9am & 2pm; Sun. 10am & 3pm. BYES: 1/2-point bye may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 at Emory is in either Fishburne or Peavine parking decks. No parking registration Sat. 8:30 - 9:30 am. Registrants after 9:30 Sat. must take next to Cox Hall. Please allow time to walk from the deck to Cox Hall Rounds at: 10:00; 2:30; 7:00 half-pt. byes allowed but must commit to any byes prior to the start of a 1/2 point bye 1st round. Saturday (the building with the clock tower.) W. Sunday: 10:00; 2:30; 1/2 point byes available for rounds 1, 2, 3, and, 4, if Round 3. BLITZ SIDE EVENT: Sat., 6/18, 1st Round at 7pm. 5DSS, G/5 d0 requested prior to round 2 (limit of 2 byes). US Chess membership required. – USCF Blitz Rated (June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). One Section JUNE 21, NEW YORK FIDE rules apply to Open section, all other sections, US Chess Official Only. PRIZES: 70% of EFs returned as Cash Prizes. Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8; TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Rules, 6th ed. in effect. Must use highest of US Chess, FIDE or CFC $20 thereafter and at site. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable entry MARSHALL MASTERS rating & US Chess ‘back’ rating if renewing. Friday 6:00 pm blind- form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: fold-simul event with Grandmaster Robert Hungaski – 6 boards, form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: spectators welcome. Accommodation, direction and registration infor- or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted $40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- mation at www.LivngWoodChess.com. Bring sets and clocks; none provided. (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, sets and clocks; 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. chess vendor will be on site. FIDE. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JUNE 10-12 OR 11-12, FLORIDA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 22-23, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) ORLANDO SUNSHINE OPEN & SCHOLASTIC TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 2016 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. 5TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS See Nationals. $8,000/b140 (Scholastic=1/2). 60% Guaranteed. 5SS, G/120 d5 (2- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Dulles, JUNE 23, NEVADA day. Rnd 1 G/60 d5). 4 Sections: Premier: $1000-700-400, U2200 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon, VA 20171. Free parking, free airport $400-300; U2000: $700-400-300, U1800 $400-300; U1600: $700-400- shuttle. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 7 sections: Master (2200/up): TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 300, U1400 $400-300; Scholastic U1200: $400-300-150, U1000 $100, $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800- WALTER BROWNE MEMORIAL NATIONAL OPEN BLITZ U800 $50. Trophy to top each age “7 & under” thru 14 with at least 2 400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-200. Class A (1800- CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) players. Unrateds limited to $100, unless Place prize in Premier. Rated 1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700- 7 D-SS (14 games), G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, players can play-up one section. Special OCA Awards TBD. EF: $89, 400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-200. Class D 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. $5,000 Guaranteed Prize fund! Open: Scholastic U1200: EF: $45; After June 5, EF: $100 ($55 for Scholastic), (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $500- $1000-500-300. U2400 300, U2300 275, U2200 250, U2100 225, U2000 plus $5 if paid onsite; FREE EF for GMs ($100 deducted from any prize 250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, 200. Reserve (U1900): $500-300-150, U1700 250, U1600 200, U1500 won); CFCC Memb EF discount: $10 ($5 for Jr/Sr) and part of CFCC Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. Prize limits: Unrated 175, U1400 150, U1200 125, U1000 100. Open section FIDE blitz rated. Grand Prix with $600 additional prizes. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr. before 1st may not win over $150 in E, $300 D, $450 C, $600 B, or $750 A. Mixed Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. Unrated eligible for Rd. Scholastic (Sat & Sun only). Rnd. 1: 7pm Fri (or 10am Sat at G/60;d5). Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined under prizes in open section only. EF: $40 by 6/3, $60 later. REG.: by Re-entry $40. Rds. 2 thru 5: Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2-pt. byes if req’d score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 6:00 p.m. Rd. 1 at 7:30 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com. before Rnd. 2 (max 2). HR: $109 (407) 351-2420; (Mention “Chess”, No 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, NEVADA Resort Fee nor WiFi), or . Reserve extra fee) by 2 pm 6/18. $105 online at chessaction.com http://tinyurl.com/June2016Hotel Top 6 sections EF: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) by May 11. (72-hr Cancellation penalty.) Free Parking for all. Ent: CFCC, by 6/15, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 6/13, 2016 NATIONAL OPEN c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or online at 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 6/8, all $120 at site, or online until 2 See Nationals. https://onlineregistration.cc (by 6/9). Info: call (407)629-6946 (407- hours before round 1. GMs $100 from prize. Class E Section EF: all $50 670-9304 onsite cell) or www.centralflchess.org. less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org JUNE 11, TENNESSEE ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year US Chess dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 REA HAYES OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Master CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE 4SS, G/60 d5. Bethel Bible Village, 3001 Hamill Rd., Chattanooga (Hixson), Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun Visit www.chesstour.com for late news, hotel TN 37343. $1,000 Guaranteed. Open: $250-150, Top A $75 if 2 or 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun availability, results, games, minimum ratings, etc. more players, Top B $75 if 2 or more players, Top U1600 $50. EF $30/40 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; Master must commit before rd. 2, others before Enter tournaments at chessaction.com. at site. Reserve U1400 and below: $175-100, Top E $50 if 2 or more rd. 3. HR: $95-95, 1-888-421-1442 (corrected), reserve by 6/3 or rate may To receive our free email newsletter, see players, Top U1000 $45, Top Unrated $30. $25/35 at site. EF: Rds.: increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: ches- chess calendar.com or chesstour.com. 9:00, 11:15, 2:15, 4:30 Eastern. Ent/Info: Go to www.chat- saction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service Most tournaments have alternate schedules tanoogachess.org or e-mail entries to [email protected] charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347- or contact Malcolm Estrada, P. O. Box 1102, Chattanooga, TN 37401, with less or more days than below. 201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries Asterisk means full details in this issue- 423-280-9526; [email protected] posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. otherwise, see future issues or our website. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. JUNE 11-12, IOWA JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) AMES OPEN 5/20-22: New York State Open, Lake George NY* 2016 COLUMBUS OPEN 5/26-30: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL* 5SS, G/90 i30. USCF and FIDE rated. Site: Hotel 1400, 1400 S. Dayton 5-SS, G/30/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, rds. 1 -2 G/90 d5), Over Pl., Ames, IA 50010. EF: $45 online at www.onlineregistration.cc by June 6/17-19: Continental Class, Herndon VA* $8000 IN PRIZES, UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. All rounds will be 6/30-7/4: World Open, Philadelphia PA* 9, $55 on-site. Home state membership required. Prizes: $200+trophy, played at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210, on the $150, U1900 $100, U1700 $100. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: Sat. 10:00-2:30- 7/5-7: World Open Womens Champ, Philadelphia PA* Ohio State University campus. Parking is $7/day at nearby campus 7/5-10: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia PA* 7:30 Sun. 10:00-3:00. Visit iowa-chess.org for complete information. parking garages. 3 sections: open to all. G $1500, 1000, 600, Open, 7/6-10: World Open Senior, Philadelphia PA* 500, 400; U2000, $600, 400; Premier, open to 1799/below: $600, 400; US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 7/9-10: World Open Under 13, Philadelphia PA* JUNE 11-12, WISCONSIN U1600: $600, 400; Reserve, open to 1399/below: $600, 400. All EF: $100 if rec’d by 6/13/2016. $110 at site. Free to Sr. Master/above who 7/15-17: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL* TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 7/16-17: Schenectady Open, Schenectady NY* MILWAUKEE SUMMER CHALLENGE V complete their schedule. A discount of $3.00 for OCA membership. 3- 7/22-24: Southern Open, Orlando FL* 5SS, G/120 d5 in top 3 sections: Master/Expert (closed section), U2000, day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:00 p.m., Rds: Fri. 6:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 5:00 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 7/22-24: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT* U1500. 4SS, G/60 d6 in U1000 section. Country Springs Hotel, 2810 7/29-31: Manhattan Open, New York NY* Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI; 1-800-247-6640; (Mention Southwest Chess 9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m. and Rd. 2 at 1:30 p.m., then merges with 3- 8/5-7: Northeast Open, Stamford CT* Club for $139 room rate, including Waterpark access). EF: $40 in top 3 day schedule. Re-entry: $20. Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter sections, $25 in U1000. All $5 more after 6/10. $$GTD: Master/Expert for $20 and loss will not count in tournament standings! One 1/2-pt. 8/12-14: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* = 1st-$300, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100. U2000=1st-$150, U1500=1st-$80, Bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request required prior to Rd. 1). Unrated 8/12-14: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* U1000=1st-$50. Goddesschess Prizes for females. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. players may play in any section. $25 upset prize each section. HOTELS: 8/12-14: Pacific Coast Open, Ontario CA* Rds.: Top 3 sections-Saturday, June 11: 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm, We were unable to obtain a group rate, so inquire at the area hotels 8/19-21: Southern Chess Congress, Atlanta GA* Sunday June 12: 10:00am-3:00 pm. Rds.: U1000 Saturday, June 11: for room rate, and check the internet for rates and proximity. Downtown 8/19-21: Central California Open, Fresno CA* 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm. ENT: Robin Grochowski, 3835 E. is about 3 miles from playing site. There is a big event at OSU Stadium 8/26-28: Atlantic Open, Arlington VA* Morris Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 or [email protected]. Questions: this weekend, so book your accommodations as early as possible. 8/26-28: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN* TD Tom Fogec 414-405-4207. ENT:To register online at websites: www.centralchessclub.com. Or 9/3-5: New York State Championship, Albany NY* www.buckeyechess.com. To register by mail, send to Lou Friscoe, 1623 JUNE 16-19, LOUISIANA 9/23-25: Southern Class Championships, Orlando FL Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Inquires: (614) 486-6856 or (614) 9/23-25: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 228-8111. Entry forms available at www.centralchessclub.com. 2016 U.S. SENIOR OPEN 10/5-10: Washington Chess Congress, Arlington VA* 10/7-9: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, GEORGIA 10/28-30: Eastern Chess Congress, Basking Ridge NJ JUNE 17, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 11/11-13: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 CASTLE CHESS GRAND PRIX 11/25-27: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) 5-SS, G/120 d10 (2 day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d10). Cox Hall Ballroom, 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, $500: Emory University, 569 Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $13,500 G! Seven For later events, see chesstour.com. U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: Sections: Master: $2,100-1250-750-450; U2400: $1050-650; Expert: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10- $900-650-400; Class A: $800-500-300; Class B: $600-400-250; Class

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A State Championship Event! event rating posted 6/26/15-6/26/16 was more than 30 points over refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries JUNE 25, WISCONSIN section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime posted instantly). Awards: Open through U1800 prizes & all plaques TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 games rated as of 7/16 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, awarded 7/4, others mailed by 7/18. Bring set, board, clock if possi- 2ND WISCONSIN OPEN G/60 CHAMPIONSHIP $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for ble- none supplied. 7/16 official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) Balance of any 4SS, G/60 d5. Dual rated. Olympia Resort Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Oconomowoc, WI . (1-800-558-9573). All Sections, TC: G/60 d5. Rds.: limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, NEW YORK best male/female combined 2-player “team” score: $3000-1500-700- 10-1-3:30-6. EF: Open: $37 by 6-23, Reserve (U1600) & Novice (U1000) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 $22 by 6-23. All EF after 6-23 is $3 more. Prizes: Open: 1st $325 - 2nd 500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players QUEENS JULY OPEN $175 - A $120 - U1800 $120. Reserve (U1600) - 1st $100 - 2nd $75 - 5-SS, G/90 (G/85 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., U1300 $50. Novice (U1000) 1st $50 + trophy - 2nd $30 + trophy - Tro- begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Entry fee for U2200 through U1400 sections, Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $40, $35 QCC. $200-$100 gtd to top 2, more phies to 1st U800 & U600. Trophies to top WI finisher in each section. per Entries. Up to two 1/2 pt byes ok (declare before Rd. 3). REG.: 7- Reg.: June 25th 8:30 - 9:30. Mail entries (checks payable to Wisconsin and Open Section if USCF or FIDE 2200/over: Online at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/27, $350 until 2 hours before first 7:45 pm, Rds.: 8:00 each Fri. ENT: (mail by 6/25/16) Ed Frumkin, 445 Chess Association or WCA) to Dennis J. Kosterman, 28 Singleton Ct., E. 14th St., #10D, New York, NY 10009. Madison, WI 53711. Info: [email protected] or 608-770-3133. A Wisconsin game. Phoned to 406-896-2038: $315 by 4/15, $325 by 5/15, $335 by Tour Event! wischess.org. 6/25. Mailed by 4/15: 5-day $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313. Mailed by US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5/15: 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/15: 5-day $335, JULY 2-4, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN JUNE 27, NEVADA 4-day $334, 3-day $333. Do not mail entry after 6/15. At site until 1 1/2 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) hours before first game: all $350; no checks, credit cards OK. GMs in PACIFIC SOUTHWEST OPEN 2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs & WGMs in Open: EF $100 6-SS, G/90 + 30 second inc. The Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport, See Nationals. less. Open Section EF $100 more if not rated 2200 or over by USCF or Irvine, CA 92612. $12,000 in Prizes, based on 160 players, but 80% of FIDE. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up: all prizes are guaranteed. 6 Sections. Prizes: Open Sec 1st $1,800- An American Classic! all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. U900 Section or Unrated A Heritage Event! 1,200-800-400-200, plus BU2300 $400-200; U2200, U2000, U1800 and Section EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 6/27, $73 mailed by 6/15 U1600 Sections ALL: $800-400-200-100; U1400: $400-200-100, plus US Chess Junior Grand Prix! or phoned by 6/25, $80 at site until 1 hour before game or online until 2 JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, PENNSYLVANIA BU1200 $200-100, Book prize for Best unrated in each section, if any. hours before game. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, Open Section will be FIDE rated. Reg.: 9 to 9:45 AM, June official rating TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 44TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN list used. No two day or “fast” schedule & no re-entries, but two 1/2 6/29. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online point byes are available, must commit by rd. 4. Rds.: 10 AM & 3 PM Sat, 9SS at luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from the world famous Sun and Mon. EF: $90 Early Bird Special if received by 5/31, $100 from phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 5-day 6/1 to 7/01, $120 after 7/01. No credit cards at door, checks or cash Reading Terminal Market with over 100 food vendors. In 9 sections. schedule: Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 11 am & Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, only. Special rate of only $60 if U1400 or unrated. GMs, IMs, WGMs and $225,000 guaranteed prizes. 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & WIMs all have free entry, but $100 deducted from any prize winnings. U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Sat 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & Palatnik 6/30-7/4, free GM lectures 9 am 7/2 & 7/3. Players who forfeit any round are subject to a $25 fine! SCCF membership Open Section, 8:30, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, Unrated Section sched- req’d ($18 Adult; $13 Jr or $3 Jr w/o mag,) for all So Cal residents. June 30-July 4 only: 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200 ule: Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11, 2:30 & 6, Mon 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All schedules 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day Rated Blitz on 7/03 at 8 PM; 3 sections: Open, U2000 and U1600, 8 Sections, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4: merge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 rounds, G/5 d2; $20 EF, all entry fees returned in prize fund minus rating option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 5. Entries, G/60 d10, play separate fee. Entries: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online Section & Unrated Section, July 2-4 only: re-entries close 1 1/2 hours before your first game. HR: $115-115-135, at www.scchess.com. For more info call Chuck Ensey at 858-432-8006 schedule. $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, Open: 215-625-2900, reserve early as chess block may sell out by early June. or email me at [email protected] $125, 800-445-8667, if clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE . Hotel Rates: Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) booked by 6/15/16, This event is a State Championship Qualifier. 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. 925 Walnut (2/5 mile from Marriott), tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/4 for title & about $10/day Sat & Sun, $15/day other days. Gateway Garage, 1540 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr: Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about JULY 2-4, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $5/day Sat & Sun (free shuttle to/from Mariott may be available, see TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-3000- chesstour.com), $20/day other days. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800- 2016 SACRAMENTO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated 331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. ROUNDS: 6. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. SITE: Holiday Inn Express limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500- Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. & Suites, 2224 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: 400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300- US player ratings: Official July ratings used; June FIDE ratings used for 7/2 – 8:30 am - 9:45 am; 7/3 – 8:00 am - 8:45 am. ROUNDS: 3-day: 7/2 900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $8000- Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise – 10 & 3:30, 7/3 – 10:30 & 4, 7/4 – 10 & 3:30. 2-day : 7/3 – 9, 11:15, 4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under unrated. Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic 1:30, & 4, 7/4 – 10 & 3:30. TIME CONTROLS: 40/100 G/30 +30 inc, 2- 1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000- devices if requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. day: Rounds 1-3, G/50 +10 inc, Rounds 4-6, 40/100 G/30 +30 inc. 500. Under 900: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Unrated: Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chess- SECTIONS: Master/Expert (above 1999) - FIDE Rated, Reserve (1600- $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any post- tour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for 1999), Amateur (U1600). ENTRY FEES: $85 postmarked by 6/27. $95 25th annual CHICAGO OPEN May 26-30 (norms possible), 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, Memorial Day weekend 8 sections, prizes $100,000 unconditionally guaranteed! Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, Wheeling IL - free parking, free lectures by GM John Fedorowicz Open section, 5/26-30: 9 rounds, 40/2, SD/30, d10. Entry fee: $227 at chessaction.com by 5/25, $250 until 2 U2300 to U1300 section: 7 rounds, 5/27-30, 40/2, SD/30, hrs before rd 1 or at site 1 hr before. Open Sect $100 more for d10 (3-day option 5/28-30, rds 1-2 G/60, d10; 2-day option US players not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Senior 5/29-30, rds 1-4 G/30, d10). All merge & play for same prizes. 65/up $100 less, except U1000. Online $5 less to ICA U1000 section: 7 rounds, 5/28-30 or 29-30, G/90, d10 (2- members. Mail, phone or titled: see chesstour.com or TLA. day option, rds 1-4 G/30, d10). Under 1000 Section: $57 at chessaction.com by 5/25, $80 online by 2 hours before rd 1 or at site until 1 hour before. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-600-500-400- $15 service charge for refunds. 400, clear or tiebreak first $300 bonus, top FIDE U2400/unr $2000-1000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. 5-day schedule (Open only): enter Thu to 6 pm, rds Thu Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700: Each 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): enter Fri to 6, rds Fri Under 1500, Under 1300: Each $4000-2000-1000-700- 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 500-400-300-300-300-300. 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): enter Sat to 10 am, Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200-200-150-150-100-100- rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 100, unr limit $200, trophy to first 10, top U800, U600, U400. 3-day schedule (U1000): enter Sat to 1 pm, rds Sat 2 & Unrateds allowed only in Open, Under 2300, Under 2100 6, Sun 10, 2 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. or Under 1000 sections. Unrated prize limit $1000 in U2100. 2-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): enter Sun to 9 am, rds Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. FIDE ratings used for Open, May official USCF for others. 2-day schedule (U1000): enter Sun to 9 am, rds Sun 10, Unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. If any post-event rating posted 5/25/15-5/25/16 was Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (2 last 4 rds). Open must more than 30 pts over section maximum, prize limit $1500. commit before rd 2, others rd 4. Prize limits if under 26 lifetime games as of 5/16 official: Hotel rates: 1-4/rm $107, 800-937-8461, reserve by 5/12. $1000 U1300, $1500 U1500, $2000 U1700, or $2500 U1900. USCF mem. required: see TLA or chesstour.com. Mixed Doubles prizes: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Male/female, must average under 2200. Details in TLA. $2000 guaranteed blitz Sunday 10 pm.

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after 6/27. IMs/GMs free. Entrants may play up one section for $10. $5 plaques to top 3, 1st U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000. EF: $85 $300. EF: $98 online at chessaction.com by 6/27, $105 phoned to 406- discount to CalChess members (excluding reentries). Reentry after round online at chessaction.com by 6/28, $90 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or 896-2038 by 6/25, $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. 2 of the 3-day schedule: $45. PRIZES: Master/Expert 1st Place $625 & online until 8 am 7/5. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $80 from prize Reg. 5-day $105, 3-day $103 if mailed by 6/15; do not mail entry after 6/15. trophy, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $350. 1st Place Reserve & Amateur ends Tue 5pm, rds. Tue 6, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 9 & 2. Bye: OK any round, GMs free; $80 deducted from prize. 5-day reg. ends 5 pm 7/6, rds. $550 & trophy. Prize fund of $5,100 based on 90 full paid entries (with limit 1 bye, must commit before rd. 2. Special USCF dues: see World Wed-Sat 6 pm each day, Sun 11 & 4:15. 3-day reg. ends 10 am 7/8, 75 full paid entries, the prize fund will be $4,100). HOTEL: Holiday Inn Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, rds. Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:15. Half point byes OK all rounds, Express & Suites, $95 per night, available until 6/17, (916) 923-1100 or NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1850), must commit before rd. 2. Special 1-888-465-4329, online at www.hiexpress.com/sacramentone, group chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). USCF dues: see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, code SCC. Reserve early, last year the hotel sold out over the tournament PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance US Chess Junior Grand Prix! weekend. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey (TD), e-mail: JULY 5-10, PENNSYLVANIA entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). [email protected]; phone: (916) 524-9479. Checks payable to Sacramento Chess Club and mailed to 6700 50th St., Sacramento, CA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 10TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL JULY 9-10, MAINE 95823-1306. Full flyer and advance entries: http://sacramentochess club.org under Weekend Events. OTHER INFO: Wheelchair Access. 07/16 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, open to all. GM & IM norms possible, satisfies TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) rating list, CCA minimums, and/or TD Discretion. The Master/Expert FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in an event with only one round SACO OPEN section FIDE rated and will use FIDE rules, with modifications (information per day for a minimum of 3 days. FIDE rated. Philadelphia Marriott Down- A Maine Chess Player of the Year Event! Hampton Inn Saco/Biddeford, on-site). Please bring clocks. 1/2 point byes available in any round and town, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 (see World Open for rates 48 Industrial Park Rd., Saco, ME 04072. Both sections will use FIDE must be requested before the completion of the previous round. Maximum & parking info). $$G 10,000: $3000-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300- pairing rules. In 2 Sections. Open: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 Sec. Incre- two 1/2 point byes per entry. 1/2 point byes for rounds 5 & 6 must be 200, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1200-600. Minimum prize ment. FIDE rated. $$GTD: $500-250. U2250 $150, U2000 $150. No requested prior to round 1 and may not be changed. guarantees: $700 to foreign GMs with FIDE ratings 2500/over, $500 to analog clocks allowed in this section. U1750: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 foreign GMs with with FIDE ratings under 2500, $300 to foreign IMs/WGMs Sec. Increment, Analog clocks play 40/90, SD/60, Open to 1749 & under. JULY 3, PENNSYLVANIA (all must complete all 9 games with no byes; limited to first 5 foreign $$GTD: $400-200. U1500 $100, U1250 $100, Unrated $75. ALL: EF: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) GMs & first 5 foreign IMs/WGMs to enter by 6/24 at chessaction.com). $50 in advance, $55 at site. Reg.: Registration 9:00-9:45. Advance WORLD OPEN G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) Minimum prize $300 to other GMs (including US) who complete all 9 entries must be postmarked by 2 July 2016. Rds.: 10-4, 10-4. One half 5SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $1700 games with no byes. Players who have forfeited without notice in past point bye available rounds 1-3. Must be requested before round 1. ENT: guaranteed prizes. $1700 guaranteed. In 2 sections. Open Section: CCA Internationals are not eligible for minimum prizes. EF: GMs, IMs, Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex $300-200-100, top U2300 $220, U2100/Unr $200. Under 1900 Section: WGMs $50 online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $75 online at chessaction.com Relyea [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. HR $188 by 9 $200-100-50, top U1700 $130, U1500 $110, U1300 $90. EF: $40, at site by 6/28, $100 at site; $100 deducted from prize (no deduction from min- June. Call 207-282-7222 and mention Relyea Chess. W. only, no checks. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg.: 6-9 pm, imum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $100 online at chessaction.com rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10. 1 half point bye available, must by 6/1, $125 online by 6/28, $150 at site. USA players FIDE rated A Heritage Event! commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher 2200/up: $200 online by 6/1, $225 online by 6/28, $250 at site. Others: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes. $300 online by 6/1, $325 online by 6/28, $350 at site. All: Phoned entry JULY 9-10, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 JULY 4, PENNSYLVANIA (406-896-2038) all $10 more; no phoned entry after 6/28. Mailed entry (Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803) all $10 more; do not mail entry after 6/15. 40TH ANNUAL GREEN BAY OPEN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with Radisson Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. 5SS, 40/95, 30/1, WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) magazine: see World Open. Schedule: Late reg. ends Tue 5 pm, rds. SD/30 d5. EF: $46, Juniors under 19 $41, if rec’d by 7/6, all entries after 5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Marriott Philadelphia Downtown Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 6, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 am. Two half 7/6 including phone, email & in person are $9 more! $$ (Top 2 Gtd. 6 (see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open Section: point byes available (must commit before rd. 2); norm not possible if per class) $2035 Cash + 6 trophies! 1st $425 + trophy; 2nd $240, X $500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000 taking bye. HR: see World Open. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possi- $160; 1900’s & 1800’s $145 each; 1700’s & 1600’s $140 each; 1500’s & Section: $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 ble- none supplied. Ent: chessaction.com. $15 service charge for refunds. 1400’s $135 each; 1300’s & 1200’s $130 each; Under 1200/Unrated $110. $100, unrated limit $200. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 7/4, Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 10 & under. $50 after 7 pm 7/4. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg.: ends Online entries posted instantly at chessaction.com. Invitations: Reg.: 8:45-9:25am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. HR: $95/$95/$105/$110 9:15 pm, rounds 9:45 pm, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. 1 half point bye available GoAtChess.us. Use @ symbol instead of “At” in email addresses. call 920-494-7300 mention chess tournament. Room block held to 6/17. (1 point out of 2); must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, PENNSYLVANIA Other Info: 1/2 bye avail. Rds.: 1, 2 or 3 if req’d w/entry. WCA Tour regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. Event. Entries & Inquiries to: Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! WORLD OPEN SENIOR Bay, WI 54311. 920-465-9859, email: [email protected]. W. JULY 5-7, PENNSYLVANIA 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market US Chess Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) St., Philadelphia 19107 (see World Open for rates & parking info). Open JULY 15-17, KANSAS 5TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP to all born before 7/10/66; option of 5-day or 3-day schedule. $7000 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World guaranteed prizes: $1500-800-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100, KANSAS OPEN Open for location, rates). Open to all females. $2500 guaranteed top Under 2250/Unr $700-400, 1850-2049/Unr $600-300, Under 1850 Site: Crown Plaza Hotel, 12601 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66215. 3 sections: prizes: $1000-500-300, top U1800/Unr $260, U1500 $240, U1200 $200, (no unr) $600-300, Under 1650 (no unr) $400-200, Under 1450 (no unr) (7/16 and 7/17) 5SS, G/120 d5. Prizes: $2070 b/80 non-scholastic rate CONTINENTAL CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS June 17-19 or 18-19, 2016 at Hyatt Dulles, Herndon VA $20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND

5 rounds at Hyatt Dulles, 2300 Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400- Class E Section entry fee: all Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon VA 700-400-200. $50 less than top 6 sections fee. 20171. Free parking, free airport Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200- Unofficial uschess.org ratings shuttle, indoor pool, free wireless in 600-400-200. usually used if otherwise unrated. guest room. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000- Special USCF dues: see TLA or 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day 500-300-200. chesstour.com; membership required. option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10, then Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $500- merges with 3-day & competes for 250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top 3-day reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri same prizes). U800, U600, Unrated. 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun. 10 & 3:15. Hotel rates: $95-95, 1-888-421- Unrated prize limits: E $150, D 2-day reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. 1442, reserve by 6/3 or rate may rise. $300, C $450, B $600, A $750. Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun. 10 & 3:15. Mixed doubles: best male/female Byes OK all (limit 2), Master In 7 sections; rated players may 2-player combined score (average must commit by rd 2, others by rd 3. play up one section. under 2200) $800-400-200. Different Bring set, board, & clock if Master (2200/up): Prizes $2000- sections OK; reg. by 2 pm 6/18. possible- none supplied. 1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top Under 2400 $800- Top 6 sections entry fee: $105 Entry: chessaction.com or 400. 120 Grand Prix Pts (enhanced). online at chessaction. com by 6/15, Continental Chess, Box 8482, Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700- $120 online until 2 hrs before rd 1 or Pelham NY 10803. Refunds, $15 400-200. at site until 1 hr before. Mail or service charge. Entries posted at Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400- phone entry fee: see Chess Life TLA. chessaction.com (online entries 700-400-200. Re-entry (except Master) $50. posted instantly).

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entries, Open(all): $350-250-150, U1900: $120 .Reserve(U1800): $300- postal registration available if postmarked by 7/8 (checks payable to SACA) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 200-100, U1600: $75. Amateur(U1400): $250-150-75, U1200: $50. Clear at SACA, Attn: 2016 Ye Olde Pueblo, PO Box 40663, Tucson, AZ 85717. W. 66TH NEW HAMPSHIRE OPEN or tiebreak winner $25 bonus to top KS resident in each section. EF: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 4SS, 40/100, SD/60 d5. Radisson Hotel Nashua, 11 Tara Blvd. (near $45 mailed by 7/9, $55 thereafter. Special: $10 discount for advance JULY 16-17, NEW YORK Exit 1 of Everett Tnpk, US Route 3), Nashua, NH 03062; 603-888-9970. entry into both KS Open + Blitz, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, not com- $$G 3,000. Four sections. 350-200, U2300 200, U2100 200- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) Open, $$G peting for cash, but for plaques in Reserve or Amateur (and Blitz). Free 3RD ANNUAL SCHENECTADY OPEN 130. NH Champion title to top-scoring NH resident. Under 1950, $$G Scholastic entry for some (see website). Reg.: 7/16 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 250-150-100 (no Unr may win more than 150), U1750 200. 5SS, rds. 1-2 G/90 d10, rds. 3-5 40/100, SD/30 d10. Proctors Theatre, Under 1650, 7/16: 10-2:30-7, 7/17: 9:30-2:00. KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: $$G 250-150-100 (no Unr may win more than 120), U1450 200. Under (7/15), 5SS, G/10 d0. Prizes: $580 b/40 non-scholastic rate entries, 432 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305 (free parking in Broadway Garage). 200-120-80 (no Unr may win more than 80), U1150 120. prize fund. In 3 sections. $400-200-150, top 1350, $$G All, $200-120-80, U2100 - $60, U1800 - $60, U1500/Unrated - $60. EF: $25 $2000 guaranteed Open: EF $59 in advance or $65 at door, except $49/$55 for Under 1350 if mailed by 7/9, $35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not U2050/Unr $180. Under 1850: $250-130-70, top U1650 (no unr) $140. section, free to GM/IM in Open. NHCA memb. req. for rated NH residents: $160-80-50, top U1250 (no unr) $90. may not competing for cash. Reg.: 7/15 6-6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9. Under 1450: Unrated $8 adult, $6 age 18/under. Reg.: Sat 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-4, 9:30- KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/15) 4pm. (details- see website) win over $100 in U1450. Mixed doubles: $100 bonus to best male/female 3:30. Half-point bye okay for any one round if requested before Rd 2 HR: Crowne Plaza reservation at 913-217-1000 or 844-613-8134. KCA combined score among all sections. Team average must be under 2200; (but not for Rd 4 in Open). No half-point byes to players receiving full- may play in different sections; teams must register by 2 pm 7/16. Memb. req’d for all Kansas residents ($7 adult, $5 Sch.) participating in Top point byes. NHCA membership meeting 9 a.m. Sun. $99 (plus 9% $59 online at chessaction.com by 7/14, $70 at site, or HR: any Kansas Open event. See website for full details: www.kansas 2 sections EF: tax) if reserved directly with hotel or online; reserve by 7/1, use code online until 2 hours before round 1. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA mem- chess.org. Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W. 145th St., Overland Park, KS NHCA16. NHCA, c/o Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. Unit 23, Manchester, bers (may join with entry). all $20 less than above. Ent: 66223. Make Checks payable to “Kansas Chess Association.” – Ph: 913- U1450 Section EF: NH 03103. To enter online using credit card, start by visiting No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $50 851-1583, e-mail: [email protected] www.nhchess.org. Info: [email protected] or 603-668-8368 (home). deducted from prize. All: Re-entry $40; not available in Open Section. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, ILLINOIS 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 9TH ANNUAL CHICAGO CLASS phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Reg. 15TH ANNUAL MANHATTAN OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, G/60 d10). Westin Chicago North ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Hotel Pennsyl- Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, commit before rd. 2. HR: Hotels/motels within walking distance; see vania, 401 Seventh Ave (32nd-33rd St, across from Penn Station), New I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Rd. to US- travel websites. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, York 10001. $20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Open: $2000- 45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 7 sections: Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: 1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2400/Unr Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries $600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $1500-800-400-200, top U2000/Unr $600- $100, top U2400 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400- posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- 300. Under 1900: $1500-800-400-200, top U1700 $600-300. Under 1600: 200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. $1200-600-300-200, top U1400 $500-250. Under 1300: $800-400-200- (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. (1400-1599/Unr): $1200- Class C US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 100, top U1100 $300-150. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100, trophies to 600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, FLORIDA first 3, top U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best (Under 1200/Unr): $500-250-150-100, trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800- Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. may play up one section. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Rated players 24TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN OPEN 400-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in E, $200 D, $300 C, $500 in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/30; B, or $700 A. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated may enter “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking any section, with prize limit U1900 $600, U1600 $450, U1300 $300, U1000 must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams $5/day. $$15,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-1000- $150; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: $128 must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/16. Top 6 sections EF: $105 500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr online at chessaction.com by 7/27, $140 phoned to 406-896-2038 (no online at chessaction.com by 7/13, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry $800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800-400-200, top Under 1900/Unr $600- questions) by 7/25, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 if check mailed by 7/20, all only, no questions) by 7/11, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/6, all 300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1500 (no unr) $500-250. $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs $100 from prize. Under 1300: $800-400-200-150, top Under 1100 (no unr) $200-100, plaques 1. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: all $30 less than Class E Section EF: all $50 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus top 3 sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: all $60 less than top 3 sections cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at il-chess.org. prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sec- EF. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members ($12/yr with 2 issues Empire An ICA Tour event. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise tions: $800-400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, may join with entry). Re-entry $60, not available unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/23. in Open. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic Unrated may not win over $100 in U1300 or $300 U1700. Top 3 sections ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 7/20, $110 phoned to 406-896- with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. 2038 by 7/18, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/13, all $120 (no checks, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs, IMs Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; & WGMs free; $100 deducted from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 Master must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $107-107-107- than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes available all 107, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 7/1 or rate may increase. unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic HR: $139-159-169 plus required $15/night facility fee, 1-800-223-8585, or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic reserve by 7/8 (earlier is better) or rate will increase, ask for Continental for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201- $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg Chess Association rate. Facility fee includes high speed WIFI in room, 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: unlimited local & long distance calling, and unlimited use of Ballys Total instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes Fitness located next door to the hotel. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $95-95 (no resort fee), 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 7/8 or JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, OHIO Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. SECOND ANNUAL AVIATOR OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT (PART tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for OF DAYTON MASTER CHESS FESTIVAL) refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, INDIANA Using July 2016 ratings. OPEN FORMAT – FIDE RATED. SAME FORMAT 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 USED AT THE UPCOMING US OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. 5-SS, G/90 instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 117TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN See Nationals. +30, $4000 b/60. PRIZES: $1200, $800, $600, $500, $400, $300, $200. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 3 Day Schedule: Rounds: Friday 8PM, Saturday 12PM & 6PM & Sunday JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, CONNECTICUT US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 10AM & 4:30PM. Round 1: G/60 +30, 9:30AM Saturday, 2 Day Schedule: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, CONNECTICUT then joins 3day. Up to two byes permitted, must schedule prior to R3. 21ST ANNUAL BRADLEY OPEN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) $89 if rec’d by 7/8; thereafter $99. OH Grand Prix Event - $3 disc EF: 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Hotel, 22ND ANNUAL NORTHEAST OPEN OCA mbrs. Also $3 disc DCC mbrs. on site Fri 6-7:30 & Sat for Reg.: 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton those taking a bye in R1 from 9:30-10:30. ENTRIES: Mail to Dayton 91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. prize fund. In 4 Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at $8000 guaranteed $8500 guaranteed sections. Open: $1000-650-350, U2210/Unr $600-300. Under 2010: $800- In 4 sections. $1200-700-400, top U2250 $600-300. https://daytonchesclub.com/ No cks at site. Riley Driver email prize fund. Open: Info: 500-300, top U1810 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1710: $700-400-200, top Under 2050: $800-400-300, top U1850 $500-250. Under 1650: $700- [email protected]. Details on Crown Plaza & Dayton Hotels: U1510 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1310: $400-200-100, trophies to first 3, 400-200, top U1450 $300-150. Under 1250: $400-200-100, trophy to first Grand Hotels (and others) in June/July issues of Chess Life (sooner at top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $100 in DaytonChessClub.com) as details are finalized. male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $300- U1250 or $300 in U1650. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female A Heritage Event! 150. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $400-200. Team US Chess Junior Grand Prix! sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/23. Unrated may average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, ARIZONA not win over $100 in U1310 or $300 in U1710. Top 3 sections EF: $78 teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) online at chessaction.com by 7/20, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/18, Top 3 sections EF: $85 online at chessaction.com by 8/3, $95 phoned to YE OLDE PUEBLO OPEN AND SCHOLASTICS 3-day $83, 2-day $82 if check mailed by 7/13, $90 at site, or online until 2 406-896-2038 by 8/1 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd., hours before rd. 1. U1310 Section EF: all $30 less than above. All: No check mailed by 7/27, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-800-325-7832. SECTIONS: Championship, Reserve checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs, & WGMs free, $70 deducted U1250 Section EF: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit (U2000), & Booster (U1400). Scholastic tournament held the same weekend from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $50; cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA (K-6/U1000) & (K-6/U600) visit sazchess.org for more info! SCHEDULE: not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org (3-day) 5/SS, 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/15 5:30-6:30 PM; Rds.: 7, otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues 10-5, 9:30-3:30. (2-day) 5/SS, Rds.: 1-2 G/60 + 30 inc. Rds.: 3-5 40/90 paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/16 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-3:30. Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, (Booster 2-day only) 5/SS, G/90 d5. Reg.: 7/16 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds.: 10- Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Reg 1:30-5, 9:30-1. PRIZES: (Championship) $$Gtd: $700+Plaque-500-300; 2-day schedule: 2-day schedule: $$b/4 X, A/below $150 ea. $25 SACA gift certificate to Top Jr. U18, Sr. 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $105-105, ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must 860-627-5311; reserve by 7/8 or rate may increase. chessaction.com 50+; $$b/38: $250-150; $$b/4 B, C, D/below $100 ea. $25 Ent: commit before rd. 2. HR: $99-99, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve (Reserve) or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for by 7/22 or rate may increase. chessaction.com or Continental Chess, SACA gift certificate to Top UNR, Jr. U14, Sr. 50+; Trophy + Ent: (Booster) refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: $50 SACA gift certificate to 1st Place, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, Top E, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries U1000/Unr. GM/IM FREE! (Championship) $65 additional $20 if U2000; EF: posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). (Reserve) $45 additional $20 if U1400; (Booster) $30. LATE FEE: Additional Blitz tour- nament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. $10 if entry received after 7/7, $20 after 7/14. ALL: 1/2 pt. byes all rounds A Heritage Event! but must be requested prior to start of Round 2 (max 2). Re-entries $40. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! HR: $89 if by 7/1, use Group Code: SACA. Info: Martha Underwood, 520- A State Championship Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 261-5984, email: [email protected]. Ent: Events4Chess.com; JULY 23-24, NEW HAMPSHIRE AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, MASSACHUSETTS

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TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 8/3, all $120 (no checks, credit cards 100. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in 46TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL OPEN OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/20. Top 3 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option except Open Section, rds. 1-3 G/40 $100 deducted from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less than above. sections EF: $85 online at chessaction.com by 8/17, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 d10). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St. (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, Online EF $5 less to OCA members. Unofficial uschess.org ratings mailed by 8/10, all $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/15 (entry only, no MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early 19th usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper questions), $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. Under 1250 century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org). Free lectures magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online or mailed EF $10 less to by IM Danny Kopec, Sat 9 am & Sun 9 am, also afternoon analysis of Adult $22 Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Fresno Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $80 deducted from games submitted by players. $30,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: Online at ches- U2300/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200. 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & saction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500- 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; 300-200. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1300: others before rd. 3. HR: $100-100, 216-252-5333, reserve by 7/29 or not available in Open Section. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1000: $800-400-300-200, trophies to top rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2- 3, first U800, U600, Unr. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. U1000 $150, U1300 $300, U1500 $450, U1700 $600, U1900 $750; balance tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for Byes: OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye if eligible for class money prizes; must goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- commit before rd. 2. HR: $119-119, 559-268-1000, request chess rate, male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000- 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted reserve by 8/5 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use 600-400. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: ches- in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before US Chess Junior Grand Prix! saction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated cannot win over AUG. 13-17, MARYLAND charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347- $300. Top 4 sections EF: $155 online at chessaction.com by 8/10, $165 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted phoned by 8/8 (406-896-2038, no questions), 4-day $164, 3-day $163, 2- 5TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. day $162 mailed by 8/2, $180 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or 9SS, 40/90, SD/20 inc/30 Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs free; $150 deducted from prize. A Heritage Event! MD 20852, 301-468-0308. All prizes guaranteed. Two sections: A US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Under 1500 or Under 1300 Section EF: all $40 less than top 4 sections Section (minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, VIRGINIA EF. Under 1000 Section EF: all $80 less than top 4 sections EF. All: used for pairings and prizes) $4000-2000-1000-900-700-600-400, top TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. U2500 $1300-650, top U2300 $1100-550. Limited number of minimum Re-entry $80; not available in Open. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually 48TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC OPEN prizes for non-US FIDE rated players, see web page. Limited amount of 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Hilton Crystal used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine housing support is available for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM norms if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, City at Washington Reagan National Airport, 2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, possible (2 IMs earned last year). B Section 9-SS (under 2201 Arlington, VA 22002 (2/5 mile from Crystal City Metro). $$ 26,000 guar- Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult USCF and under 2200 FIDE, USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) $2000- anteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-800-400, clear or tiebreak $25, Scholastic $17. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, $1000-$600-$400, top U2000 $1000-$450, top under 1800 $550.Free Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000- Continental breakfast for players each morning. All equipment 1000-500-300. $2000-1000-500-300. rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 provided for both sections. A section EF: GMs, non-US IMs Free; US Under 1900: Under 1700: am, rds. Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. No 2-day Open Section. IMs and WGMs $199; FMs $299; FIDE above 2200 $349; FIDE from 2100 $1700-800-400-300. Under 1500: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1300: All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other to 2199 $399, FIDE from 2000 to 2099 $600, FIDE below 2000 $800. All $1000-500-300-200. Under 1000: $600-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, sections before rd. 4. HR: $96-96-106, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, $25 more after 6/13, $35 more after 7/30, $45 more after 8/9, $70 first U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female request chess rate, reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: more at the door. B Section EF: $249. $20 more after 7/30, $30 more 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- after 8/9, $40 more at the door. Special EFs: All $100 less for non-US Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different tinental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for FIDE rated in A section; If staying at the Hilton (min 3 nights), $50 less sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/27; teams including refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.us, for US IMs and WGMs, others $75 less. All $25 less for new WI players. an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated may not win over $200 in 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries All $20 rebate for every new paying WI player you refer. All $50 less, if U1000, $350 U1300, $500 U1500, $700 U1700, or $900 U1900; balance posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. born before 8/13/1966. Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/13- goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: $125 online at chess- 8/16:11am & 5:30pm, Wed 8/17 11am. HR $93. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael action.com by 8/24, $135 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/22 (entry only, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! no questions), 3-day $133, 2-day $132 if check mailed by 8/17, $140 at AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, hotel reservation link & online entry at http://washintl.mdchess.com. site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs free; $120 from prize. Under TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 1300 Section EF: All $30 less than top 5 sections EF. Under 1000 Section 21ST ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST OPEN A Heritage Event! EF: All $60 less than top 5 sections EF. All: No checks at site, credit cards 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Ontario Airport US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OK. Re-entry $60, not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org Hotel and Conference Center, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 (I- AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, GEORGIA ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues 10 to N. Haven Ave). Free parking, free shuttle to Ontario Airport or TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) with paper magazine if paid with entry- Online at chessaction.com, Adult Ontario Mills Mall, free wireless, heated pool, restaurants within walking 47TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CHESS CONGRESS $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, distance. $25,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Open: $3000-1500- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends 1000-500, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. Atlanta Downtown Hotel, 165 Courtland Street NE., Atlanta 30303. $$ Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500- 20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 7 sections: Premier: Open to ends Sat. 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2, Open 300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1500: $1200-700-400-200. 1900/above. $2000-1000-500-300, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99-109, 1-800- Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. bonus, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-200. HILTONS, 703-418-6800, reserve by 8/12 or rate may increase. Car Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com- Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200. Under rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through bined score among all sections: $1000-500-300-200. Team average rating 1600: $1200-700-400-200. Under 1400: $800-500-300-200. Under 1100: chesstour.com. Special parking rate: $13/day. Ent: chessaction.com must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams $500-300-200-100, plaques to first 3, top U900, U700, Unrated Prize or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/13; teams including an unrated limits: Unrated may not win over $150 in U1100, $300 U1400, $450 for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, may not win over $300. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1600, $600 U1800, or $750 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best 201-347-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entry U1900 $600, U1700 $450, U1500 $300, U1250 $150; balance goes to next male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800- posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: $135 at chessaction.com by 8/10, 400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in $140 phoned by 8/8 (406-896-2038, no questions), 3-day $138, 2-day different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before 2 pm US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $137 mailed by 8/3, $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online 8/20; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 5 sections EF: $113 AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, INDIANA until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. Under online at chessaction.com by 8/17, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/15 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 1500 Section EF: All $30 less than top 4 sections entry fees. Under (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 8/10, $130 11TH ANNUAL INDIANAPOLIS OPEN 1250 Section EF: All $60 less than top 4 sections entry fees. SCCF online until 2 hours before rd. 1 or at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne Plaza membership ($18, under 18 $13 with magazine, $3 without) required prize. U1400 Section EF: all $30 less than top 5 sections EF. U1100 Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd (off I-465 & Airport Expwy), for rated Southern CA residents. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section EF: all $60 less than top 5 sections EF. No checks at site, credit Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless, Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise indoor pool, game room, fitness center. Prizes $$17,000 based on 200 Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online paid entries (re-entries & U1200 count half), minimum $12,750 (75% each chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, prize) guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-300, clear or phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re- tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $1200-600. Under 2000: schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri $1700-900-500-300, top Under 1800 (no unr) $1000-500. Under 1600: 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg $1500-800-400-300, top Under 1400 (no unr) $600-300. Under 1200: 3:15. All schedules: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; $700-400-250-150, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4. HR: $95-95, 909-980-0400, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $119-119, 404- 600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1600, or request chess rate, reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: 659-6500, request chess rate, reserve by 8/5 or rate may increase. $500 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- Special parking rate: $11 (50 percent off regular rate). Car rental: “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, chess- including an unrated limited to $300. Top 3 sections EF: $108 online at instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. tour.info, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries chessaction.com by 8/24, $115 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/22 (entry posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Blitz tour- only, no questions), 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 8/17, all $120 (no AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, OHIO nament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all CLEVELAND OPEN AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN $40 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if oth- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10) at luxurious TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) erwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid Marriott Cleveland Airport, 4277 W. 150th St., Cleveland, OH 44135. Free 7TH ANNUAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic parking, free airport shuttle, restaurants within easy walking distance. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Doubletree $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $15,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500- Hotel (formerly Radisson), 2233 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free airport $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg 300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. shuttle, free parking for hotel guests. Cosponsored by Fresno Chess Club ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Under 2100: $1500-800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1700: and Fresno Chess Foundation. $$ 10,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES: $2500 Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes $1200-600-300-200, top U1500 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1300: $800- more than last year with same entry fees! In 4 sections: Open: $1300- OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: 400-200-150, top U1100 (no unr) $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, 700-400-200, clear or tiebreak 1st $100, top U2250/Unr $600-300. Under $99-99, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by 8/12 or rate may Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best 2050: $1000-600-300-150, top U1850 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1650: increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800- $800-500-250-150, top U1450 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1250: $500-250- online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, 400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different 150-100, plaques to first, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/13. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limits: U1250 $200, U1650 $500 (balance www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries not win over $200 in U1300 or $500 in U1700. Top 3 sections EF: $105 goes to next player(s) in line). Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- online at chessaction.com by 8/10, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/8, male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $200- nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

60 May 2016 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, Ye Olde Pueblo Open and Scholastics US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 6-10 OR 7-10, NEW JERSEY See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, NEW YORK 2016 OPEN III See Grand Prix. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 9SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 for Open; 7SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 for Under Sections. 138TH ANNUAL NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 4-Day Schedule for Under Sections, G/45 d5 for Rounds 1 – 4. Harrah’s AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 7th annual Central California Open (CA-N) Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 & Resort & Casino Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401. See Grand Prix. below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany 12205 $510,000 Prize Fund!!! 60% guaranteed. Five Main Sections: OPEN (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Free parking, free airport (FIDE rated & FIDE rules; GM, IM, WGM and WIM norms possible): shuttle, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, many restaurants nearby. $50,000 – 25,000 – 14,000 – 9,000 – 6,000 – 4,000 - 2,000 - 1,500—1,000 ARKANSAS each (9th-20th) 600 ea. (21st – 40th); 2400 – 2549: 20,000 – 10,000 – $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. Open: $1500-700-500-300, top U2300/Unr MAY 13-15 OR 14-15, 3rd Annual Little Rock Spring Open $800-400. State title & $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both decided on 6,000 – 3,000 – 1,500; U2400: 20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 –1,500. See Grand Prix. tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400- U2200 $20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,500 – 1,200 – 800,— 200. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1600 $400-200. Under 600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st – 40th). U2000: $20,000 – 10,000 – JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) 1500: $700-400-200-100, top Under 1300 $300-150. Under 1200: $400- 6,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,500 – 1,200 – 800,— 600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 See Nationals. 200-100-50, trophy to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, ea. (21st-40th). U1800: $20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,500 JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player – 1,200 – 800,—600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st – 40th). U1600: See Nationals. “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average $18,000 – 9,000 – 5,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,400 – 1,000 – 800,—600 ea. JUNE 17-19 must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st – 40th). U1400: $12,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 - , 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; 2,000 -1500. U1200: $8,000 – 4,000 – 2,000 – 1,500; $10,000 in Special See Grand Prix. teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated may not win Prizes, including Mixed Doubles, Upset, Tie-Break Consolation, Best JULY 15-17, Kansas Open (KS) over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500 or $500 U1800. Top 3 sections EF: Dressed categories, Top Female in the five main sections, prize for See Grand Prix. youngest participant, Redemption jackpot. See website for complete $99 online at chessaction.com by 8/31, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21 by 8/29 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $109, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 list. EF: $499 by 5/31, $549 by 7/31, $574 by 8/31, $599 by 9/30, $649 up , 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) if check mailed by 8/24, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before to noon EDT on 10/5. Unrated/Provisional players may enter in the See Grand Prix. game. GMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1500 Section EF: All Open Section only. For this event, provisionally rated players are $20 less than top 3 sections EF. Under 1200 Section EF: All $40 less those with less than 60 games under a single rating system (USCF, than top 4 sections EF. All: Online entries $7 less to NYSCA members FIDE or other foreign systems). Highest rating between 1/1/2015 and CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; 8/31/2016. See FAQ on tournament website for details on ratings and US Chess Junior Grand Prix! join or renew together with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually adjustments for section eligibility. The highest of USCF, FIDE, CFC, ECF MAY 14-15 and other foreign ratings, adjusted accordingly, may be used. Current min- , Barber Qualifier (K-Gr8) For 1800+ players, 5SS, used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine G/90+30 (Note date change from Apr. 9-10) if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult imum CCA ratings may also be used. Players must disclose all ratings and Federation IDs. NO onsite registration. Re-entry (not available in Open Fremont Courtyard Marriott, 47000 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Sched: Reg.: 9:15-9:45a, Rds.: 1-3 Sat 10a, 1:30p, 5p, Rds. 4-5 Sun Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60, all sections but Open. No checks section): $200 from 5-Day to 4-Day schedule available by 8am, 10/7. Rounds: 5-Day Schedule: Thu 12 and 7, Fri 11 and 6, Sat 11 and 6, Sun 10a, 1:30p. 1 Section: 1800+ (FIDE rated). Prizes: $650 Guaranteed: at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat $300-200-100-50. $300 to first place provided he/she completes Barber 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, 11. Play-off Qualifying Round on Sunday at 6pm if necessary. Rounds 8 & 9 for Open Section players not qualifying for Top 4 Play-off, Mon 11 and 6. tournament as Northern California Representative. 2nd: $200, 3rd: rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: $100; 4th: $50. EF: $54, after 5/10 +15. May 2016 Supp used for pairing Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:15, no 2-day 4-Day Schedule (not available for Open section), G/45 d5: Fri 11:30, & TD disc. Info:http://bayareachess.com/barber. (This TLA replaces schedule in Open. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others 2, 4:30 and 7:00 (merges with 5-Day Schedule on Round 5). See complete before rd. 4. HR: $102-102, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by Monday schedule for semi-finals and finals for top 4 in each section on one that appeared in March CL.) 8/25 or rate may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800- tournament website. Additional anti-cheating policies in effect: No US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. cell phones or other electronic devices allowed. All chess clocks MAY 14-15, Denker Qualifier (Gr9-12) For 2000+ players, 5SS, Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. and chess sets, for all sections, will be provided! Please see website G/90+30 $15 service fee for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Direc- for all additional rules. Electronic notation devices will not be allowed. Fremont Courtyard Marriott, 47000 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. DGT boards will be used for a limited number of torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com Security staff on site. Reg.: 9:15-9:45a, Rds.: 1-3 Sat 10a, 1:30p, 5p, Rds. 4-5 Sun top boards. Half-Point Byes: Three (3) 1/2-point byes allowed in Rounds Sched: (online entries posted instantly). NYS Blitz Championship Sun 10 pm, 10a, 1:30p. 1 Section: 2000+ (FIDE rated). Prizes: $650 Guaranteed: enter by 9:45 pm. 1 – 5 only, if requested before the start of Round 2. Zero-point byes allowed after Round 5 if requested at least an hour before the start of the round. $300-200-100-50. $300 to first place provided he/she completes Denker US Chess Junior Grand Prix! HR: Harrah’s Atlantic City - $123/night. Call 609.441.5000 CODE:SH10MC6. tournament as Northern California Representative. 2nd: $200, 3rd: OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, VIRGINIA ENTRY: https://millionairechess.com/register. For more information, $100; 4th: $50. EF: $54, after 5/10 +15. May 2016 Supp used for pairing TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) including tournament policies, prize fund, schedule, registrations, FAQ, & TD disc. Info: http://bayareachess.com/denker. 3RD ANNUAL WASHINGTON CHESS CONGRESS hotel info and updates please visit: https://millionairechess.com/ MAY 15, Cupertino DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Premier Section, 9SS, Oct 5-10, 40/2, SD/30 d10; GM & IM norms Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. possible, FIDE rated, satisfies FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. a 6-day or longer event to obtain the GM title. Other Sections, 7SS, Oct u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. May 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 7-10 or 8-10, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/75 d10). Hyatt Regional 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 48 Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 5/11 +15, playup +25, Rtd Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 2200+ $0 by 5/5. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport and Crystal ALABAMA MAY 15, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). $25,000 guaranteed JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + In 4 sections: Open to 1900/over USCF or FIDE and all prizes. Premier: See Nationals. score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2-5p. EF: 29, 44 after foreign FIDE rated players. $4000-2000-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak JUNE 17-19 5/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. first bonus $100, top FIDE Under 2300/Unr $1400-700. Minimum prize , 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. $800 to first 5 foreign GMs to enter online by 9/1 who play all 9 rounds MAY 15, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) with no byes, minimum prize $400 to first 5 foreign IMs to enter online JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + by 9/1 who play all 9 rounds with no byes, minimum prize $300 to the See Grand Prix. score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after following who enter online by 9/1 and play all 9 rounds with no byes: JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) 5/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. other foreign GMs, all US GMs. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200, See Grand Prix. MAY 22, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) top Under 1900 (no Unr) $1200-600. Under 1700: $1700-900-500-300- AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 200, top Under 1500 (no Unr) $800-400. Under 1300: See Grand Prix. 94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. $1000-500-300-200-100, top Under 1100 (no Unr) $400-200. Prize limits: Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 5/18. Info: http://BayArea Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $200 in U1300, $400 Chess.com/signature. W. in U1700, or $700 in U2100. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best ARIZONA male/female 2-player “team”combined score among all sections: $1000- MAY 22, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 500. Only first 7 rounds of Premier counted. Team average must be under US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no Tuesday Night Open 94583. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated 4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament. ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm. One 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 42 after 5/18. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sig- may not win over $300. Ratings: FIDE ratings used in Premier, USCF game every Tuesday of the month.Time Control: 40/120,SD/60 d5. nature. W. October official in other sections. Unofficial web ratings usually used if PRIZES: 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries. ENTRY MAY 28, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) otherwise unrated, Top 3 sections EF: $145 online at chessaction.com FEE: $45. TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + by 10/4, $155 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/3, 5-day $155, 4-day $154, 10801 N. 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028. score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 3-day $153 if check mailed by 9/26, all $160 at site until 1 hour before rd US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5/24. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 1, or online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before rd 1. U1300 Section: MAY 14-15, Queen’s Birthday Swiss! MAY 28-30 OR 29-30 all EF $60 less than top 3 sections EF. Premier Section GMs, IMs, , Best of the West Championship 4SS, 30/90, 25/60, 25/60 d0. No Sudden Death! Pan Asian Community See Grand Prix. WGMs, foreign FMs: free, $140 deducted from prize; no deduction from Center, 940 S. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711. Open to Must be 18 years MAY 30 minimum prize. Premier Section FIDE rated foreign players: EF $100 old or older to play in this tournament. EF: $25 at the door. No late , Best of the West Kids Championship less than top 3 sections EF. Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine fees. Prizes: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Reg.: Sat: 9AM to 9:45. Rds.: Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Trophies: if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Sat. & Sun. 10AM & 3:30. Rds. earlier as available. Tie Breaks: Cumulative, Top 5 schools & Top 5 clubs in all sections combined & Top 10 players w + Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult Solkoff, Median. INFO: Morry Holland (520) 358-5841, Ed Yetman, Desert- score in ea section. 5 sects based on Grade: K, Gr1-2, Gr3-5, Gr6-8, Gr9- $25, Scholastic $17. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $80, [email protected]. www.Events4chess.com. 12 Sched: Reg. 8:30-9a. 5xG/30d5, 9:30-11-12:50-2:10-3:30. EF: $42. After no re-entry from Premier to Premier. 6-day schedule (Premier only): MAY 28-30 5/24 +15, Play-up 10; Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/bestwestkids. W. Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 pm, Thu 12 noon & 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat , 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship West See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 5 pm, Mon 10 am. 4-day schedule: Reg. JUNE 4 ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) , Pleasanton Pawn Promotion - G/61 (4SS, G/61 d5) Sheraton Pleasanton, 5990 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 5, Mon See Nationals. $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-75, u2000 75-50. 10 & 4. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd. JUNE 24 Prizes: , Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jun 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $101-101- See Nevada. 111, 703-418-1234, reserve by 9/22 or rate may increase. Special chess 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9a-9a, 11:30a, 2p-4:30p. EF: 48, JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 6/1 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 5/25. rate valet parking $8/day, with or without guest room. Car rentals: See Nationals. Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chess- Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. tour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) JUNE 5, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269, www.chesstour.com. $15 service See Nevada. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w +score. charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 6/1. entries posted instantly). See Nationals. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.

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JUNE 5, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) prizes! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free healthy refreshments. Info: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score. (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected]. JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 6/1. Info: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MONDAY EVENINGS; (4-SS, G/1:55 d5) Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. MAY 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - non- , LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 members. 7-7:10 p.m. 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, Reg.: Rds.: 7 separate events- parking. Free coffee. INFO: (310) 827-2789. See Nationals. 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; second child 1/2). Reg.: JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) , 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals. See Nationals. Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. MAY 7, 14, 28, LACC - Sat & Sun Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) JUNE 24, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. See Nevada. 4 separate events- 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) Blitz-rated. No prizes $10. GMs free! Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, See Nationals. See Nationals. 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) JULY 2-4, 2016 Sacramento Chess Championship streets & BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com See Nevada. See Grand Prix. MAY 14-15 , 2016 Fischer Memorial G/61 JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. See Grand Prix. MAY 28 , MDC Scholastics JULY 2-4, Pacific Southwest Open AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) 5-SS, G/30 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14 Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 Unrated. , 21st annual Pacific Coast Open AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21 Grade 6/below U1000: See Grand Prix. , 7th annual Central California Open Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds: 9:30- See Grand Prix. 10:45-12:30-1:45-3. EF: $16 if received by 5/26, $20 door, SCCF AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) membership required (13$ youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag) See Grand Prix. CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Info: [email protected] On-line ent: www.scchess.com. Ent: AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 7th annual Central California Open (CA-N) SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. See Grand Prix. THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB US Chess Junior Grand Prix! The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. * MAY 28-29, LACC - May G/90 Open COLORADO LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www.ValleyChess (A sponsored event.) 4SS, G/90 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, Club.com; Contact email: [email protected]; Saturdays: 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 10am-10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 3 Tournaments). Sundays: spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life members. MAY 21-22, Colorado Class Championships 11 am -7 pm (Junior class + 2 Tournaments) – Details on our Reg.: Sat 10-11:45 am. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Byes: Up to two 1/2- 5 round SS. TC: Rd. 1&2, G/90 d5; Rd. 3-5 G/90+30 sec incr. University web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance Lecture). 11514 point byes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. of Northern Colorado, UNC Student Center Panorama Room 3rd Floor. Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & get two 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: 1/2 2045 10th Ave., Greeley, CO 80639. Entry fee: $40 if pre-reg by May 19, 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above collections. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] $45 at door. Cash prizes per entries. 5 sections: Master/Expert (rated Javan Restaurant) Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. 2000 and above), Class A (1800-1999 or unrated), Class B (1600-1799), Lessons. Note: We added a new club in the valley! MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 2016 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic Class C (1400-1599), Class D (1200-1399), Class E (under 1200), Unrated (not rated section, no USCF membership needed). 8:30-9:30 at site. Alec’s Chess Club See Grand Prix. Reg.: www.alecschessclub.com. 818-220-0257. Tournaments for KIDS on Sat- Rounds: Sat 10AM, 2PM, and 6PM; Sun 10AM and 3PM. Entries: Randy MAY 29, MDC Hexes Reynolds, 148 W. Rockrimmon Blvd., Unit 102, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. urdays or Sundays 12-4pm weekly. Includes free class! YOUR FIRST 3-SS, G/90 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Phone: 970-310-4224. Email: randyreynolds107@ gmail.com. Players must TOURNAMENT IS FREE! (Applies to KIDS Tournaments only) Tournaments Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. 8-player sections by rating. EF: $21 if received play in section. 25% off entry fee if Junior/ Senior/Unrated. CSCA Mem- for ADULTS on Saturdays 5-9pm (4 Rounds, G/30 d5). ADULTS: please by 5/27, $24 door. $$ 40-20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds: bership required for rated sections, OSA. Colorado Tour Event. connect with us on www.meetup.com/alecschessclub/. Private Classes 10:15-1:45-5:30. Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, available by appointment. Located at 4418 Simpson Ave, #5, Valley Village, JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) CA 90650. On-line entry: www.scchess.com. See Nationals. CA 91607. Please contact Alec with any questions at alecnspencer@hot- MAY 30 mail.com or on our website at www.alecschessclub.com , MDC Action Swiss JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) 5-SS, G/30 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven See Nationals. MAY 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29, LACC - Every Saturday & Sunday 4 JRS Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. $500 b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, 7 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler U2100/ Unr $80, U1800 $80, Under 1500 $80. EF: $20 if received by JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No 5/27, $25 at door. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds: 10:15-11:30-1:15-2:30-3:45. See Nevada. prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. On JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) 1pm & asap; done by 4; Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive line entry: www.scchess.com. See Nationals. 9th annual Chicago Class July 15-17 or 16-17, 2016 - Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel $20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND!

5 rounds, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day Unrated prize limits: $100 E, $200 3-day schedule: Reg. to Fri 6 pm, option, rounds 1-2 G/60, d10), Westin D, $300 C, $500 B, $700 A. rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2- Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Rated players may play up one day schedule: Reg. to Sat 10 am, rds. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090. section. Unrated may enter A or below. Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun. 10 & 3:15. Free parking. Mixed doubles bonus prizes (see Half point byes OK all, limit 2, In 7 sections; no unrateds in Master Tournament Life): $800-400-200. Master must commit before rd 2, others or Expert. No residence requirements. before rd 3. An Illinois Chess Tour event. Top 6 sections entry fee: $105 at chessaction.com by 7/13, $110 phoned to All: No smoking. Bring clocks, sets, Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500- 406-896-2038 by 7/11, 3-day $108, 2-day boards if possible-none supplied. JGP. 300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100 $107 mailed by 7/6, all $120 at site, or Hotel rates: $107-107-107-107, bonus, top U2400 $800-400. 120 Grand online until 2 hours before round 1. 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by Prix Points (enhanced). FIDE rated. Class E Section entry fee: all $50 July 1 or rates may increase. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400- less than top 6 sections entry fee. Unofficial uschess.org ratings 200. Re-entry (except Master): $50. usually used if otherwise unrated. A (1800-1999): $1400-700-400-200. All: No checks at site, credit cards Entry: chessaction.com or B (1600-1799): $1400-700-400-200. OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham C (1400-1599): $1200-600-400-200. members; join/renew at il-chess.org. NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. D (1200-1399): $1000-500-300-200. Special 1 year USCF dues with Questions: [email protected], E (Under 1200): $500-250-150-100, magazine if paid with entry: see www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. trophies to top 3, top Under 1000, Under Tournament Life or chesstour.com. Entries posted at chessaction.com 800, Under 600, Unrated. USCF membership required. (online entries posted instantly).

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JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) CONNECTICUT See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, 117th Annual U.S. Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Nationals. JUNE 5, Thomas E. Hartmayer Memorial AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 11, 22nd annual Robert Musicant/Donald Yazgoor Memo- AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open rial Scholastic GEORGIA See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/30 d0. Norwalk Library, 2nd Flr Auditorium, 1 Belden Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850. Near Exit 1 from US-7. Open to all players finishing 12th grade Georgia Chess - Every Friday Knight Face-Off or younger. EF: $10 postmarked by 6/4/16. ALL-$15 after or at door. 3SS, G/30 d5. Georgia Chess Club - Hampton Inn & Suites, 16785 Old IOWA Prizes: Trophies to Top 3 overall, Top 3 U-1200/UNR, Top overall in grade Morris Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004. Registration: Online $15.00 GCC Mem- categories K-2, 3-5, 6-8, Top U-1200/UNR in grade categories K-2, 3-5, bers; $20.00 Non-Members. www.GeorgiaChess.Club. Onsite 6:00PM US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 13-15 6-8. Name of first overall is engraved on the Musicant Cup. Name of first to 6:45PM $5.00 more. Sections: Open/Reserve (may change at TD’s , 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open U-1200/UNR is engraved on the Yazgoor Cup. Both cups are on permanent discretion). Rds.: 7:00, 2nd and 3rd round will start immediately after, Weekend Scholastic Tournament with Friday Night Blitz, Saturday Open display in the Norwalk Library Main Branch Children’s Library. Reg.: 9:15- (1/2 point byes available). & Reserve Bughouse. 164 Individual and 54 Team Awards. Where: The Grand River Center / Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, 500 Bell St., 9:45 Sat 6/11: Rd. 1-10:00am, others ASAP. Lunchroom facility available MAY 14, 21st Annual Beau Hardeman Memorial Open K-12 for bag lunch. Pizza/desserts will be provided. Boards and sets will be Dubuque, IA 52001. Reg: Online: www.onlineregistration.cc. On-Site: Scholastic Chess Tournament 8:00am– 9:30am. 6 Scholastic Sections Master/Expert (M/X) G/90 provided. Please bring a clock if you have one. For more information Presented by Unconditional Love for Children, Inc. Gresham Park Recre- contact: [email protected]. Chks payable to Christopher +30, 4 Rds: Sat 10-3 Sun 9-2; K-12 Open & K-6 Open: G/75 d5, K-12 ation Center, 3113 Gresham Rd., S.E. Atlanta, GA 30316. 5 Round USCF U1200, K-6 U800, K-3 Open G/45 d5, 6 Rds: Sat 10-12:30-2:30, Sun 9- Potts, mail to: Christopher Potts, 73 Nursery St., Norwalk, CT 06850. Rated SS Game 30 d5. Round 1 will begin promptly at 10 a.m.; other Include player’s full name, grade finishing and USCF ID number. Include 11-1:30. Entry Fee: $45 by 4/13, $50 by 5/1, $55 after 5/1, $60 on rounds:11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3 p.m. One 1/2 point bye site. Prize Info: Trophies for Top 10 Individuals all sections, Class SASE for confirmation if wanted. W. available, must request before round 1. Max 50 entrants. Entry fee: Trophies (6 each section) K-12 Open: Top 3 U1600 & U1400 each. K- JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class $25 by May 1st, $30 afterwards. Register: ulc2010.org No on-site reg- 12 U1200: Top 2 U900, U600, Unrated each. K-6 Open: Top 2 U1000, istration. Top 3 Primary, Elementary, Middle and High School. Championships (VA) Prizes: U800, U600 each. K-6 U800: Top 2 U600, U400, Unrated, each. K-3 See Grand Prix. Other special awards to be announced at site. Open: Top 2 U400, U200, Unrated, each. Club Team Awards (Total of JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 8th Summer Solstice Open (FL) top 3 individual scores): Plaques for Each Player of Top 3 Teams: K-3, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. K-6 Open & Reserve, K-12 Open & Reserve. Teams may be of common JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) school or chess club per USCF current regulations. Entry Fee: Mail See Grand Prix. See Nationals. checks payable to “Chess in Iowa,” c/o James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pt. JULY 5-10 JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19 Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Include name, USCF ID, Section, Team , 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) , Castle Chess Grand Prix & Email address. Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, $119 See Grand Prix. Hotel: See Grand Prix. chess rate includes 4 passes to waterpark. Rate guaranteed through JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) April 13. Reservations: Phone (866) 690-4006 and ask for the Ice Harbor See Grand Prix. See Nationals. Chess Group rate. Side Events: Entry Fee = $5.00 per player per event. JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) Unrated K-6 Scholastic Touranment (same registration details as K-6 See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. U1200). Blitz Chess Tournament Fri 7 pm; Bughouse Reserve Tournament Sat 4:30 pm; Bughouse Open Tournament Sat 7:30 pm; Friends and JULY 16-17 JULY 22-24 OR 23-24 , 3rd annual Schenectady Open (NY) , 24th annual Southern Open (FL) Family, Sat – Sun, 4 Rds., Rated & Unrated Sections. Additional Info: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Visit www.iceharborchess.com for details on tournament, playing site, JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress hotel, and area attraction or email: [email protected]. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 15th annual Manhattan Open (NY) AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) Open (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess JUNE 11-12, Ames Open See Grand Prix. Congress (VA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess ILLINOIS JULY 15-17, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix. Congress (VA) MAY 7-8, 2016 Greater Peoria Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAY 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open (IA) KANSAS DELAWARE See Iowa. JULY 15-17, Kansas Open MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAY 29 JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class , Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) KENTUCKY Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 4-5 See Grand Prix. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) , 2016 Kentucky Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19 JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. , 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. See Nationals. JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) JUNE 17-19 JUNE 17-19 , 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. , 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10 See Nationals. , World Open Senior (PA) JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21 See Pennsylvania. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17 , 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) , 9th annual Chicago Class See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28 See Grand Prix. , 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28 See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) , 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. LOUISIANA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INDIANA MAY 28-29, 2016 Louisiana Open MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30 5SS, G/120 d5, except for RD. 1, which is G/75 d5. SITE: Best Western AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) , 25th annual Chicago Plus, 125 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508. Free parking. To See Grand Prix. Open (IL) reserve by phone, call 337-235-1367 and reference Lafayette Chess See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Club and Louisiana Open. HR: $84 plus tax. REG.: Sat. 8:30-9:45. Rounds: Congress (VA) MAY 29, Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) (IL) Sat. 10am, 1:30pm, 6pm. Sun. 9am, and 1pm. Byes: One 1/2 pt. available See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. if requested before 2nd rd. Prizes: 70% returned. 1st 200; 2nd 150. 3 JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) person in each class or combined. EF: $70. Entry/Info: Checks payable See Grand Prix. to Lafayette Chess Club. No electronic devices of any kind in Tournament FLORIDA Hall; no mon roi, no Ipad/Ipod Touch. Medically approved hearing aids JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! may be used; bring supporting Medical documentation. Contact Person: , 8th Summer Solstice Open JULY 9-10 See Grand Prix. , 2016 ISCA Class Championships Thomas C. Leblanc, 337-981-1821, [email protected]. 4/SS, G/120 d5. Crowne Plaza@ Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd., Indi- JUNE 16-19 JUNE 10-12 OR 11-12, Orlando Sunshine Open & Scholastic anapolis, IN 46241. Ph: 317-244-6861, In 6 Sections: Master/Expert, , 2016 U.S. Senior Open See Grand Prix. A, B, C, D (See Class E below). May play up one class. Sections combined See Nationals. JUNE 17-19 JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) if necessary. Prizes(50% grntd): $$1700, b/50 paid entries, M/X $250, , 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open See Nationals. $150, A,B,C,D $200, $125, Reg.: 8:30-9:30 Rds: Sat 10-3 & Sun 10- See Grand Prix. 2:30. EF: $50 if rec’d by 7/5, $65 on-site. ISCA Memb. req’d, OSA.1 bye JUNE 17-19 JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) , 2016 U.S. Junior Open if before RD.2, NO LAST RD. BYES. Ent: 0n-line, indianachess.org or See Nationals. See Nationals. mail to: Craig Hines, 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, 812-423- JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) 2996, (cell) 812-618-8700, July ratings used. Class E: July 9th only. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix. 4/SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10,12:30, 3, 5. EF: $20, Trophies 1-10 places. See Grand Prix.

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JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 (PA) JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) MAINE See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. JULY 9-10, Saco Open JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 23-24, 66th New Hampshire Open (NH) JULY 6-10 OR 8-10 JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) , World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 16-17 AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) , 3rd annual Schenectady Open (NY) JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300 (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. JULY 23-24, 66th New Hampshire Open (NH) JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) MARYLAND See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International See Grand Prix. MCA runs scholastic tournaments (almost every other Saturday See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess from mid-September to late May) & open tournaments (usually AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) Congress (VA) 10+ annually) throughout Maryland. Listings & online regis- See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. tration at www.MDChess.org. Maryland scholastic players who compete in the Varsity section (which has a floor of 1600) of a OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Maryland-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the $44,000 schol- Congress (VA) MICHIGAN See Grand Prix. arship to UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago awarded each year. Open (IL) MAY 14, Waldorf Chess Club (WCC) Spring Open #2 See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/60 d5. Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd., MASSACHUSETTS JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss Waldorf, MD 20601. EF: ($40 WCC members); $45 all others. $5 less EF MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix. if Pre-Registered by phone/email and EF received by 7 May, cash only See Grand Prix. onsite. 1st $300; 2nd $200; Class A, B, C, (D, E, Unr) $100. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) $$b/30: MAY 28-30 OR 29-30 Reg.: 8:00-9:00 AM. Rds.: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, and 6:30. ENT: Mail checks , 85th Massachusetts Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. payable to WCC, P.O Box 856, Waldorf, MD 20604. INFO: Roland Thorpe, AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH) 301-752-5169, [email protected]. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Wachusett CC “B” Championship AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/100 d5. McKay Complex, Room C192, Fitchburg State University, See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. Open to all. EF: $20 annual club , 5th annual Continental Class dues. Reg.: 6:30-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: none. Championships (VA) Prizes: chess books to 1st, top U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000. MINNESOTA See Grand Prix. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, miril- MAY 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open (IA) JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. See Iowa. See Grand Prix. Air-conditioned, free parking. W. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) JUNE 18, Keene Open (NH) Open (IL) See Grand Prix. See New Hampshire. See Grand Prix. JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Membership Appreciation Program (MAP) The MAP program continues in 2015. See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Top standings will appear every two months in Chess Life.

Overall Affiliate Standings Adult Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 1191 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 950 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 973 MARSHALL CHESS CLUB NY 192 BAY AREA CHESS CA 634 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 142 SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 391 SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB CA 122 BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB FL 300 JERSEY SHORE HS CHESS LEAGUE NJ 118 SUCCESS CHESS SCHOOL CA 272 DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 102 MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 271 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 98 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 258 MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 83 DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 231 BAY AREA CHESS CA 80 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 218 ROCHESTER CHESS CENTER NY 80 Small State Affiliate Standings Scholastic and Youth Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 101 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 875 TOURNAMENT IN A BOX NH 53 BAY AREA CHESS CA 554 DELAWARE YOUTH CHESS ORG DE 46 SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 386 ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL CC ME 33 SUCCESS CHESS SCHOOL CA 266 MESA CHESS CLUB NM 32 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 241 WVSCA WV 31 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 237 GREAT PLAINS CHESS ASSOCIATION SD 22 BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB FL 223 NEW MEXICO SCHOL CHESS ORG NM 22 CHESS INC NY 193 AIRLINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ME 22 SACRAMENTO VALLEY SCH CL CA 191 OMAHA CHESS COMMUNITY NE 19 MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 188 Member Standings State Chapter Affiliate Standings Name State Count Name State Count NAVARRO, DANIEL A TX 131 MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION MD 484 WOLF, TODD W ND 76 PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED PA 161 LUNA, GILBERTO, II FL 74 WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION WA 153 TUSING, TIMOTHY A FL 64 MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MN 119 STALLINGS, JAY S CA 44 MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC MA 108 ANGUS, SHANE COOPER FL 38 NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED NJ 65 KRANICH RITTER, TANIA FL 36 TENNESSEE CHESS ASSOCIATION TN 21 SPENCER, ALEC CA 26 DELAWARE CHESS ASSOCIATION DE 20 BRACKENRIDGE, KEITH OH 24 VERMONT CHESS ASSOCIATION VT 19 AGHAJANYAN, ARTUR CA 20 KANSAS CHESS ASSOCIATION KS 18 DZURICSKO, GEORGE J, III IL 20 MONTANA CHESS ASSOCIATION MT 18 SYGIEL, CHET KY 20 PCT Gain Standings State Dec14 Dec15 PCT State Dec14 Dec15 PCT State Dec14 Dec15 PCT State Dec14 Dec15 PCT HI 138 284 105.8 ND 99 135 36.4 NV 741 897 21.1 PA 3292 3777 14.7 MS 259 406 56.8 SC 658 851 29.3 SD 192 230 19.8 KS 344 481 39.8 WY 109 137 25.7 NE 289 333 15.2

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JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) MAY 28, Central Jersey Chess Tournament MISSISSIPPI See Nationals. Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated & 2 unrated MAY 7, Vicksburg Open AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) sections. Open, U1200: K-12, 3 rds., G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-12, 4 rds, 4SS, G/45 d5. Senior Center, 801 South St., Vicksburg, MS 39180. Reg.: See Grand Prix. G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4 rds, not rated. Trophies 9am-9:45am. 10:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30. 1st, 2nd, Top to 1st-3rd & top school/club team per section, medals to all! $35 pre- Rounds: Prizes: AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21 U1400. 75% of entry fees returned. EF: $20. MCA membership ($5) required , 7th annual Central California Open (CA-N) reg online by 5/26. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd.1 2:00. njchess.com for adult MS residents. Info: www.vicksburgchess.org, 601-831-0362. See Grand Prix. MAY 28, US Amateur K-8 East Under 1200 JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) 5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ See Nationals. NEW HAMPSHIRE 07960. If staying, for chess rate ($119 per night), please make reser- vations at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/b161d199. Phone: JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) JUNE 18 See Grand Prix. , Keene Open 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation 4SS, G/60 d5. Congregation Ahavas Achim, 84 Hastings Ave., Keene, to NYC, Philadelphia. walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) NH 03431. $$ 650 b/30. 3 sections. Open, $$ 150-100, U1900 75. U1750, within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under See Nationals. $$ 100-50, U1550 25. U1400, $$ 100-50. All, EF: $35 if rec’d by 6/1 or 600. Trophies to Top Ten. Others win chess medallions. Unrated may AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) $42 at site. Souvenir T-shirt to every advance entrant; indicate size not win first place. Registration: Saturday, May 28, 11am -12noon. See Grand Prix. (S,M,L,XL,XXL). Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-12:30-3-5:15. 1/2-pt. bye Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP, with lunch break after Round Two. EF: okay, limit 2, must commit before round 3. No Unr may win over $50 $30 if postmarked by May 16th. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye except in Open. Ent: David Thomas, PO Box 7582, Fitchburg, MA 01420- allowed if requested with entry fee. April Rating Supplement used. MISSOURI 7582; 508-904-3476. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 4 Seymour Terrace, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30 JULY 23-24 Call 973-343-3260 for information or email [email protected]. Entries , 25th annual Chicago , 66th New Hampshire Open must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email See Grand Prix. Open (IL) address, phone number, section, grade level and entry fee. Checks See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $32 at JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. www.njscf.org after 4-15-15 until 5-26-16 at midnight. W. See Nationals. MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 72nd Annual U.S. Amateur JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) NEW JERSEY Championship - East See Grand Prix. See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) MAY 14, Hamilton Chess Club Quads 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., A State Championship Event! See Nationals. JUNE 5, 2016 NJ State Girls Championship JULY 15-17 Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per , Kansas Open (KS) Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact 4SS, G/55 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Building 15, See Grand Prix. Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (973) 219-6877. email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W. 2 Sections. Open: JULY 15-17 OR 16-17 Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative , 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) MAY 15, Westfield G/45 Quads See Grand Prix. for the National Girls Tournament of Champions during the U.S. Open 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, 2016. NJSCF will provide a stipend to defray the costs of the attendee if AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 she plays in the NGTOC 2016. U1400: Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries See Grand Prix. p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan postmarked by 5/27/16 to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- NJ 07869. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: NEBRASKA 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com 10:00am & ASAP. Email [email protected] for more information. MAY 17, Princeton Day School JUNE 5 JULY 15-17 , Westfield G/45 Quads , Kansas Open (KS) 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, See Grand Prix. section. Medals to all players. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan NEVADA (players K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (players K-12 1200- [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS. G/25 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com Reno Scholastic Chess Quadz d5, 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be accelerated if JUNE 11, Princeton Charter School University of Nevada, Reno FH19 PK-College. G/30 d5 Sched: 12:00- possible):OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE 100 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. 3pm. EF: 10. Weekly event on designated Saturdays. Info: www. Princeton Charter School at: TIME II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8),K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 CONTROL: G/30 d0 Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000; chess kidz.org/quadz.html or [email protected] (novice). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5, 3rds. Parents play U1000; U700; U500/Unrated (sections might be combined when necessary JUNE 4-5, ChessKidz In Search of Future Masters 2016 free. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door. Info and register for pairings). Parental Supervision Required: The parents or another Brookfield School, 6800 S. McCarran Blvd., Reno, NV 89509. Time online: www.pds.org/chess. On-site 11-12 noon $45. Inquiries to Bonnie adult must be designated to supervise the student player between control: G/30 d5. Prizes: Trophies to top 55 players and school team Waitzkin [email protected]. rounds. Schedule (will be accelerated if possible). First Round: 12:01 trophies available. Wristband, participation pin and scorebook to first MAY 19, 3rd Thursday Quads PM; Second Round: ASAP; Third Round: ASAP; Fourth Round: ASAP; 190 sponsored entries. 4 sections by grade, open section by rating or 3 RR, G/30 d10. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Regular Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Schedule will be accelerated 9th-16th grades, some adults. 2-day event for all sections. Section 1 Rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 18 mins. from if possible (*) Online Registration $30 Only if register one week 1st-2nd. Section 2 3rd-4th. Section 3 5th-6th. Section 4 7th-8th. Open Phila/NJ bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: before: www.ChessKidsNY.com/PCSChessProgram.htm (*) Fee for all others and highest rated players. Sat: 10am, 11:30, 7 Rounds: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF: $12.50, members will increase automatically to $35 if register later. On site regis- 1pm, 2:30. Sun: 10am, 11:30, 1pm, 2:30. EF by 5/20: $25 for sponsored $10. 6 -7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30 pm. Visa/MC/Disc/Amex tration the date of the event: $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 noon. players. 150 players age 12 and under are sponsored first come first Reg.: All: OK w/$1surcharge. Info: [email protected]. Bring a clock! Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: [email protected] Results serve. 30 entrants 15 & under, 10 entrants 24 & under. Nevada resident will be posted online the same day of the event! players reserve the right to the sponsorship slots over out of state MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) players. Sponsorship includes a paid one year USCF membership. Team See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! captains and members can register for teams (5 player min/max). Late MAY 22, Westfield G/45 Quads fee $15 after 5/20. Possible no entry after 200 players. Possible no JUNE 11-12, NJ State Junior Championship 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, 5SS, G/75 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Building 15, entry after 5/27. Onsite +$75 if allowed. T-shirt $15 preordered while $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 supplies last. Info/Reg: www.chesskidz.org Q: [email protected] Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (973) 219-6877. 2 Sections. Grades 9- p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan 12: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- for the Denker Tournament during the U.S. Open 2016. NJSCF will provide See Nationals. 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com a stipend to defray the costs of the attendee if s/he plays in the Denker JUNE 23, Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz MAY 22, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 2016. Grades K-8: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Championship (BLZ) Sections Jersey’s representative for the Dewain Barber Tournament during the U.S. See Grand Prix. SITE: BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ Open 2016. Entries postmarked by 6/6/16 to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 11:30am- JUNE 24, Youth Trophy Tournament 07601. 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req’d For Sections 3, 12:30pm. Rounds: 1:00pm and 4:00pm Saturday, 9:00am, 12:00pm and 5-SS, G/25 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort. Open to players age 14 & 3:00pm Sunday. Email [email protected] for more information. under. 3 sections: Open, U1000, U700. Trophies top 5 in each section, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk top 2 in each 200 point rating group and unrated. Must be 3 players by May 18th) $35, At Site $40. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late JUNE 12, Westfield G/45 Quads eligible for each prize to be awarded. EF: $39 by 6/3, $50 later. Reg.: entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, 8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-11:30-1-2:15-3:30. www.VegasChessFestival.com. Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. email John Moldovan JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26 Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF Rounds: Information: , 2016 National Open Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. First Round 10:00 [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- See Nationals. rated): Rds.: AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com JUNE 25 , National Open Saturday Blitz Sectionals (BLZ) 800 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class RR G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100-60, 2nd half 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 Championships (VA) $40, in each section of 10-12. $30. by 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 EF: REG.: and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 See Grand Prix. p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com. PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or JUNE 18 JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable , King’s Chess Club Quads 6-SS, G/60 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. To: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergrad- uate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem In 4 Sections by age: 14 & Under, 14 & Under Reserve (under 1000), 9 Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 . INFO: www.icanj.net. W. Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., & Under, 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies to top 10 in each MAY 22, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship section plus class and team trophies. 1st Place in each section wins a 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to See Grand Prix. each quad winner. Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams Computer loaded with valuable Chess Software and hundreds of Videos, Info: 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated players may MAY 22, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship 973-694-3988, [email protected]. not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $89 by 6/3, $99 by 6/22, $120 later. Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. JUNE 19, Westfield $-Per-Point Octos 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested in advance. Reg.: 8:30-9 Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ 3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30, 10-1-3:30. Youth Blitz 6/24 6:00 p.m. ($20 by 6/3 b/25) 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50. INFO: 201 $20 members. Prizes per 8-player section: 1st $40, 2nd $20, $5 per $25 later). HR: $69, $89 Friday and Saturday. (800) 732-7117 – be sure 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by May 18th) $40, point to all. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00-3:45-5:30 p.m. Info: to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548- Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: 8432 or 848-219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfield Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, chessclub.blogspot.com JUNE 26, National Open Sunday Blitz Sectionals (BLZ) 7-RR G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100-60 in each 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W. JUNE 26, Westfield G/60 Quads section of 8. EF: $30. REG.: by 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 p.m. www.Veg- MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, asChessFestival.com. See Grand Prix. $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-

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12:20 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, See Grand Prix. MAY 7, 2016 Watertown Open Chess Tournament www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com 4 round-Swiss System Pairings, G/75+delay 5 seconds, Half pt. bye rds. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) Congress (VA) 1-3 available with advance notice. Sponsored by the Watertown Chess Club, see our web site at: www.watertownchessclub.com Location: Amer- See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 1, 2, 3 ican Red Cross, 2d flr. Conference Rm., 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, , World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) OCT. 6-10 OR 7-10, 2016 Millionaire Chess Open III NY 13601. A United States Chess Federation Sponsored Event, USCF See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. membership required. $125 Prize fund b/10 total paid entries. First JULY 3, Westfield G/45 Quads $75, 2nd $30, & class $20. Registration: 8:30-9:20 AM, Rds.: 9:30 AM, 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, 12:15, 3 and 5:30 PM. EF: $25, ($22 for WCC members), send to Don $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 NEW MEXICO Klug, 518 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601. D. Klug 315-785-8800. p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan MAY 15 [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! , Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com A State Championship Event! 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200: MAY 14-15, New Mexico Class Championships $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA) Sponsored by New Mexico Chess Organization. May 14 & 15 in the MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00- See Grand Prix. Library of Eldorado High School, 11300 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, 5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) NM 87111. 4 Rds. SS, G/120 d10. Rds.: 9:00 am and 2:30 pm both days. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players of all ages and places of residence; however, only the See Grand Prix. MAY 17, Marshall Masters JULY 5-7 highest finishing resident of New Mexico will receive the title of New See Grand Prix. , 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) Mexico Class Champion. Tie breaks if necessary. Sections: See Grand Prix. Master/Expert, A, B, C, D, E, F. EF: $30. Cash prizes for each Section US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 (PA) based on EF paid by that section. Membership in team representing MAY 18, 25, JUNE 1, 8, 15, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays (5 See Pennsylvania. NM based on order of finish of NM residents in each class. Registration Round Cycle) JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) limited to those from whom entry fees and forms are received by mail 5-SS, G/90 +30. Please note: This cycle is only 5 rounds because of See Grand Prix. or by e-mail on or before 11:59 pm (MDST) May 12, 2016. Mail EF & the NY International! Two sections. U2000: ($450 b/25) $225-125. Entry Forms to P. O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Entry Forms U1700: $100. ($450 b/25) $225-125. U1100: $100. $50, JULY 6-10 OR 8-10 U1400: EF: , World Open Senior (PA) and further details available on line at www.nmchess.org. PayPal may MCC Mbrs $30. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two See Grand Prix. be used to pay EF. Assignment to section by TD based on highest byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300 (PA) published rating since 12/31/16. NYC. 212-477-3716. See Pennsylvania. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) MAY 19, Marshall Thursday Action! JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: See Pennsylvania. $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- JULY 10, Westfield G/45 Quads NEW YORK 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan APR. 17 & 24, 7th Annual Broome County Chess Championship See Grand Prix. [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- - Francis Cordisco Memorial 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com 6 Round Swiss, G/75 d5. CORDISCO’S CHESS CENTER, 308 Chenango US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 20-22, 21-22 OR 22, Marshal Monthly U2300 (New JULY 29-31 OR 30-31 St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, [email protected]. , 15th annual Manhattan Open (NY) $500 Prize Money GUARANTEED. Two sections - Round Times!) See Grand Prix. $$: Open Section: $150 - $75 - $50 trophies 1st – 3rd. Reserve Section (under 1700): 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open (CT) $125-$60-$40 (under 1700) trophies 1st – 3rd. US Chess Federation Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. See Grand Prix. Membership required. Entry fee: Open- $40 Reserve- $35. Non Broome Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. County residents welcome. Registration on site 9:00-9:45AM 1 & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) Schedule: Sun. 4/17/16. Rounds: 10AM–1PM–4PM both days. Mail entry: checks 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:15-11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max See Grand Prix. payable to “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, two byes, request at entry. SIDE EVENT: May 20, Marshall Bughouse AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) NY 13901. Non Broome County residents welcome- 1st place trophy Tournament! 5-SS, G/5 d0. Bughouse. Not rated. Players register in See Grand Prix. Broome residents only. teams of two. Each round is a 2 game match. ($450 b/35 players): $200- GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATES

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100, top U2200/unr & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating JUNE 3, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15- 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs JUNE 9-12, 9th New York International - U2200 Section 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:40-8:10-8:40-9:10pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Open to all players rated U2200 and unrated. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. No FIDE ratings over 2200. USCF Ratings used for pairings and prizes. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. MAY 21, Marshall Saturday U1800 FIDE Rated. Prizes $8,000 based on 70 paid entries. $3000-2000-1000, 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs US Chess Junior Grand Prix! U1900: $1000-500, U1600: $500. Entry Fee: $200 if received by May 30; $250 in June. $25 less for MCC members. Thurs. $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye avail- JUNE 3-5, Marshall Weekend FIDE (New Round Times!) Schedules: 4-day: able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., 5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. (Note the new round times below!) 7pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:30pm & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) NYC. 212-477-3716. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs then merge with 4-day. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before round 3. Playing site: The historic Marshall Chess Club. Registration: Call MCC MAY 26, Marshall Thursday Action! $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. with credit card, mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: early! www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JUNE 10-12 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 8th Summer Solstice Open (FL) , Can-Am International Chess Tournament 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAY 27, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) JUNE 4, Marshall Morning U1700 Action - NEW! JUNE 11, Marshall Thursday Action! See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye avail- $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. See Grand Prix. able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. MAY 28, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700) JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: JUNE 13, 20, 27, JULY 4, 11, 18 $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- , Marshall FIDE MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45- 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less Mondays/U1800 7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15- MAY 29, Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds) JUNE 5 6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. 3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: , First Proctors - Schenectady Blitz Chess (BLZ) 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. $75. $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. 8:15-8:45am. 9-10:10- Historic Proctor’s Theater - Capital District’s New Chess Venue! 432 EF: Reg.: Rds.: JUNE 16 11:20am. No byes. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. State St., Schenectady, NY. 8SS, G/10 d0. EF: $12.50 by mail before , Marshall Thursday Action! 212-477-3716. 6/1, $15 on-site, $7.50 U18. $$: 260 b/25 $100-50-25, U1800, U1550 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40. Reg.: 1:00- 1:45 P.M. Games 2-6 P.M. Checks payable to $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- MAY 29 ENT: , Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500) Peter Henner, 60 Scutt Rd., Feura Bush, NY 12067. INFO: peter@peter- 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: henner.com. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. Blitz Rated. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, JUNE 17 MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00- JUNE 5, Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds) , Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) 6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs See Grand Prix. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail- JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19 able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., , 5th annual Continental Class JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Community Chess Club of Rochester NYC. 212-477-3716. Championships (VA) Wed Night Chess! See Grand Prix. Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 18 JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27 , Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700) Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members , 34th Nassau Class 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 4-SS. 6 Open: $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, sections. Master-Expert, EF: $36 by 6/3. $$ (256 b/8) 176, U2200 80. MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Class A, U2000/UR. EF: $31 by 6/3. $$ (216 b/8) 144-72. Class B, JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2nd Long Island CC June Open U1800/UR. EF: $26 by 6/3. $$ (176 b/8) 112-64. U1600/UR. 7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. Class C, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East EF: $21 by 6/3. $$ (136 b/8) 88-48. Class D, U1400/UR. EF: $16 by Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- 6/3. $$ (96 b/8) 64-32. Class E/UR: U1200/UR, EF: $11 by 6/3. $$ (56 JUNE 19, First Proctors - Schenectady Third Sunday Swiss 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members b/8) 56 All, EF: $7 more at site. Non-mem $10 more. 2 byes 1-4. Rds.: Historic Proctor’s Theater - Capital District’s New Chess Venue! 432 State +$10. UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 7:15 Mons. [email protected]. Reg.: 7-7:15 PM. Ent: Harold. St., Schenectady, NY. 3SS, G/60 d5. EF: 12.50 by mail before 6/15, $15 PM ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. 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based on entries $$: 260 b/25 Open $75-40, U1800 $50-30, U1550 $40- JULY 8, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 25. Reg.: 10:15- 10:45 A.M. Rds.: 11-1:30-4. ENT: Checks payable to Peter 9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, OHIO Henner, 60 Scutt Rd., Feura Bush, NY 12067. INFO: [email protected]. U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MAY 13, DCC Friday Nite Quick #17 (QC) JUNE 19, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500) MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10- 4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: 8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. JULY 8-10 MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00- , World Open Under 2300 (PA) MAY 20, DCC Friday Nite WORLD A’FAIR Quick #18 (QC) 5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. See Pennsylvania. 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club is at 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. At the 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 9, Marshall Morning U1800 Action WORLD A’FAIR (across Main St) - It will be loud, fun, noisy, and loud. JUNE 21, Marshall Masters 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs Pay EF at Dayton Chess Club, receive ticket for World A’Fair. Walk 1/2 See Grand Prix. $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail- block to the Dayton/Montgomery County Convention Ctr. Registration US Chess Junior Grand Prix! able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., Ends 7:15 p.m. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. 1 bye. Prizes: based on NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 22-26, 9th New York International - Championship Section entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Only open to players currently rated 2000+ JULY 9, Marshall Saturday G/60 Open 937-461-6283. (USCF or FIDE). FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated. 4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Prizes $9,000 unconditionally guaranteed! $4000-2000-1000, U2400 EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12- Open (IL) FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE $500. Entry Fee: $200. Players not rated 2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., See Grand Prix. USCF or FIDE over 2200: $300. GMs/Foreign IMs: Free. Local IMs: NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. MAY 27 $125. $25 less for MCC members. All $50 more if received after June , DCC Friday Nite Quick #18 (QC) JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) 4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. 15. Foreign players who play all 9 rounds receive $75. Schedule: Wed. See Pennsylvania. 7pm, Thurs. – Sun. 11am & 6pm. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: before round 3; limit 1 bye in rounds 8-9. FIDE GM/IM norms possible; JULY 10, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected]/, 937-461-6283. must play all rounds. Last year 1 norm was achieved! Playing site: The 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200: MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) historic Marshall Chess Club. Registration: Call MCC with credit card, $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, See Grand Prix. MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00- mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! 23 W. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. 5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. , 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5 JUNE 29, JULY 6, 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3 JULY 14, Marshall U2400 Action , 2016 Gem City Open - Heritage Event , Marshall Weekly 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): See Grand Prix. Wednesdays $150-100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. $40, MCC Mbrs $25. 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. EF: Reg.: JUNE 10, DCC Friday Nite Quick #19 (QC) U1700: $100. ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1100: $100. $60, 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. U1400: EF: or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th MCC Mbrs $40. Reg:. 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected]/, 937-461-6283. NYC. 212-477-3716. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 30, Marshall Thursday Action! JULY 15-17, 16-17 OR 17, Marshall Monthly U2300 JUNE 11, Toledo June Swiss 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. Sun. 1 & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in $20 by 6/9, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:15-11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge in round JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James 4. Max two byes, request at entry. SIDE EVENT: July 15, Marshall Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. See Grand Prix. Progressive Chess Tournament! 5-SS, G/15 +30. Scottish Progressive Chess Rules. Not rated. ($450 b/35 players): $200-100, top U2200/unr JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 2016 Columbus Open US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JUNE 30, JULY 7, 14, 21, 28, AUG. 4, Marshall Thursday Open & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100. prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg:. 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. 7:40-8:20-9-9:40pm. Max one bye, request at entry. www.marshall JULY 9, Toledo July Swiss Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. chessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 16-17, 3rd annual Schenectady Open Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington JULY 1, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! See Grand Prix. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 15th annual Manhattan Open $20 by 7/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for See Grand Prix. $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. , 22nd Annual Northeast Open (CT) JULY 15-17 OR 16-17 See Grand Prix. , 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) JULY 1, 2, 3 See Grand Prix. , World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14 See Pennsylvania. , 46th annual Continental Open (MA) JULY 15-17 OR 16-17 See Grand Prix. , Second Annual Aviator Open Chess Tournament (Part of Dayton Master Chess Festival) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14 JULY 1-3, Marshall Weekend FIDE , Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: JULY 17, X-15 Blitz (BLZ) (Part of Dayton Masters Chess Festival) $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) (It’s June 2015 & the X-15 still has the official world record for the min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. Max 2 See Grand Prix. highest speed ever reached by a manned, powered aircraft. Its maximum byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) speed was 4,520 miles per hour (7,274 km/h), or Mach 6.72 in October NYC. 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. 1967.) G/5, no delay, no increment. Prizes $350 b/20. 1-$200, 2- JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Queens July Open SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5 $100, 3-$50. Rated Blitz at Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, , 138th annual NY State Championship OH 45402. Number of rounds & SS or RR determined by number of See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 2 entries. Registration ends 1:00pm Sunday Round 1 begins 1:30 , Marshall Morning U1700 Action OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10 EF: $25. Register at site on Fri, Sat, or Sun. Info: DCC.18W5@sbc- 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs , 3rd annual Washington Chess p.m. $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye avail- Congress (VA) global.net, 937-461-6283. able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., See Grand Prix. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open NYC. 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. JULY 3, Marshall Morning Action! NORTH CAROLINA AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs MAY 27-30 OR 28-30 See Grand Prix. $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail- , 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., See Grand Prix. NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 3-5, 1st Annual Carolinas Classic JULY 3 See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! , World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA) SEPT. 10-11 See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) , Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open See Nationals. Salt Fork State Park Lodge, Cambridge. Players age 18 & up from any JULY 4, Marshall Independence Day Madness! state welcome. A relaxed schedule, intimate atmosphere, rustic secluded 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25) $200-100. U2300: $75, U2000: $75, U1700: JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) venue, and natural surroundings will make for a memorable weekend! $75. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 10:15-10:45am. Rds.: See Grand Prix. 3 sections Senior (age 50+), Young’uns (18-49), Mixed U1600 (18 & 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. 2 byes available, request at entry. 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Ent: JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals. chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. See Nationals. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) 201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. See Grand Prix. See Nationals. JULY 29-31 OR 30-31 , 15th annual Manhattan Open (NY) JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Grand Prix. PENNSYLVANIA See Nationals. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League See Grand Prix. See Nevada. Info at www.mastermindschess.org. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH) JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) North Penn Chess Club See Grand Prix. See Nationals. Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org AUG. 13-17 for schedules & info or 215-699-8418. , 5th Annual Washington International (MD) AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAY 21 , LVCA $1000 in Scholarships K-12 Championships AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $30, $40 CASH ONLY after 5/17/16 AT SITE. Schol- , 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) arships: 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, $100 each top 3 Lehigh Valley See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. players. Trophy’s-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, 138th annual NY State Championship (NY) U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 Random Prizes each player. Rds.:11:10pm See Grand Prix. & ASAP. Ends 11am. College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. UTAH Reg.: Site: OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10 Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., , 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) Club 84065 Bethlehem, PA 18018. Info: [email protected], See www.chessprep.org for club activities. www.lehighvalleychessclub.org See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Nationals. See Grand Prix. RHODE ISLAND JUNE 24, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5 , 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Nevada. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) JUNE 4, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads See Nationals. Our 27th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. JUNE 25-26 Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. SOUTH CAROLINA , International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected]. MAY 14-15 , 8th Annual South Carolina Senior Open JUNE 27 JUNE 5, Sunday Chess in Jasper Park and Picnic (3 events) See Grand Prix. , 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals. Emmaus, PA (BLZ) JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) (3) 5-SS events, G/7 d3. Jasper Park Pavillion, 4960 Vera Cruz Rd. See Nationals. North, Emmaus, PA 18049. EF: $10 Cash each event, No adv ent. Prizes: VERMONT Min. 50% Rtd. based on paid entries. 1st-60%, 2nd-30%, 3rd-10% AND JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) ADD if 12 or more players “Top U1600”- $15, Top U1000 - $15, more See Grand Prix. MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) based on pd. Picnic:11am-dusk. Reg Ends: 1, 3, 5 pm for each event. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. Event: Rd-1: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm each. Info: 484-866-3045, bdavis@lehigh- See Nationals. JUNE 18, Keene Open (NH) valleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) See New Hampshire. JUNE 11, MasterMinds CC Quads See Grand Prix. JULY 16-17, 3rd annual Schenectady Open (NY) Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140. 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Rds: 10-1-4, , 4th Cherry Blossom Classic 3 separate tournaments at Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World See Grand Prix. Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0. Prizes $$300 guar- 9-2. (2 Day R 1 & 2 at G/60 d5). All times are CDT. Memb. Req’d: TCA MAY 29 anteed: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site $10, TN residents only. $$GTD: $150-100. $55-A/B, C/D, E & Below, , 4th Cherry Blossom Classic FIDE Rated Blitz! (BLZ) only, no checks. Reg.: ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One pair of $45-Age 60-69, Age-70-79, 80 & Older. Plaques to top 2,Top Age 60-69, See Grand Prix. Top Age 70-79, Top Age 80 & Older (plaques to TN residents only). 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. Medals to all participants. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, PO Box 381, Crossville, Championships TN 38557. INFO: [email protected]. W. JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) See Grand Prix. MAY 28 See Grand Prix. , Pawn Power Open 13 AUG. 13-17 5SS - G/50 d5 (5 round Swiss Pairing System with game in 50 minutes , 5th Annual Washington International (MD) JULY 4 See Grand Prix. , World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) with 5 second delay). Site: Hyatt Place Memphis - Wolfchase Galleria - See Grand Prix. 7905 Giacosa Pl., Memphis, TN 38133.Tel: +1 901 371 0010. Regis- AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship tration: 05/28 7:30am to 8:45am. Rounds: 9am, 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 6pm. Entry Fee: $25 by 5/21 ; $35 at site. MCC members $25 anytime. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open This event is USCF Dual Rated. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Top U1600. 75% See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! of entry fees returned (1st: 30%, 2nd: 20%, 3rd: 15%, Top U1600: 10%). JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). [email protected]; Online entries: www.memphischess.com. Send mail entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis TN 38187. Congress Open to under 2100 or unrated. Prizes $$500 guaranteed: $200-100, U1800 See Grand Prix. $110, U1500/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 5 pm 7/5, JUNE 4-5, Memphis Open rds. Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 9 & 2. One half point bye allowed if U1500/Unr, See Grand Prix. otherwise two byes allowed; must commit before rd. 2. Ent: at site. JUNE 11, Rea Hayes Open Chess Tournament WASHINGTON JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International See Grand Prix. MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, Washington Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior See Nationals. JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Grand Prix. 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Chess Life accepts classified advertising in these categories: PAGE 17 / CHESS TO ENJOY AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 7th annual Central California Activities, For Rent, For Sale, Games, Instruction, Miscel- Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix. laneous, Services, Tournaments, Wanted. Only typed or PROBLEM I. 30. Rxe8+! since 30. ... Kxe8 31. Qc8 e-mailed copy is accepted. Absolutely no telephone orders. is mate. PROBLEM II. White missed 28. Qh7+! Rates (per word, per insertion): 1-2 insertions $1.50, 3-6 WEST VIRGINIA Kxh7 29. Bg6+ Kg8 30. Rxf8+ Kxf8 31. Re8 mate. insertions $1.25, 7 + insertions $1.00. Affiliates pay $1.00 MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) per word regardless of insertion frequency. No other dis- However, he still won with 28. Bg6 Rg8 29. Re8 See Grand Prix. counts available. Advertisements with less than 15 words Rf6 30. Rxg8+ Kxg8 31. Qd5+ Kf8 32. Re1 and A State Championship Event! will cost a minimum of $15 per issue. Post office boxes JUNE 11, West Virginia Action Championship count as two words, telephone numbers as one, ZIP code Black now resigned. PROBLEM III. 34. Qxe7! Rxe7 6SS, G/30 d0. Sponsored by the WVCA. EF: $25, by June 4; $30 is free. Full payment must accompany all advertising. All 35. Rc8+ mates. PROBLEM IV. White resigned thereafter and at site; WVCA membership required, OSA. $$b/20: advertising published in Chess Life is subject to the appli- $125-75; U1900 $50; U1500/Unr $50; Trophy to Top WVCA member. after 47. ... Re6! because 48. Nc7 Rc6! 49. Qxc6 Harrison County Chess Club, c/o Robert Greer, PO Box 4338, cable rate card, available from the Advertising Department. Reg.: Qxf2+ mates. PROBLEM V. 31. ... Qb6! threatens Clarksburg, WV 26302; (Checks payable to “Harrison County Chess Chess Life reserves the right not to accept an advertiser’s Club”). On site Registration: 9:00-9:45. Rounds: 10-11:15-1-2:15- order. Only publication of an advertisement constitutes 32. ... Re2+ and other discovered checks, e.g. 32. 3:30-4:45 or as announced at the site. Site: Comfort Suites, 285 final acceptance. For a copy of these complete set of reg- Kh1 Qxb3 and 33. ... Qxd5 or 33. ... Qxd1+ 34. Qxd1 White Oaks Blvd., Bridgeport, WV 26330, 1-800-230-4134. Contact: ulations & a schedule of deadlines, send a stamped, Robert Greer, [email protected], 304-641-9241. Re1+. PROBLEM VI. Don’t take credit for 49. ... self-addressed envelope to: Chess Life Classifieds, PO Box AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH) 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Ads are due two months prior Qxf5+! 50. Rxf5 Rxf5+ unless you saw 51. Ke3! See Grand Prix. (by the 10th) of the issue cover date you want your ad to Rxf2 52. e7 Rf6! 53. e8=Q Re6+ and wins. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) appear in. (For example: October CL ads MUST be sub- See Grand Prix. mitted no later than August 10th). You can e-mail your OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess classified ad to Joan DuBois, [email protected]. Congress (VA) PAGE 45 / ABCS OF CHESS See Grand Prix.

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y best moves over the board are not likely to arouse any special attention. MI doubt that GMs Magnus Carlsen or Hikaru Nakamura or any of those types are studying my games. But when the great Harold Dondis (now deceased, see April 2016 Chess Life) called to share his desire to resurrect the dying 97-year-old Boylston Chess Club, now fallen on hard times, I was interested to hear his plan. I knew the club had been hard-pressed financially, barely breaking even and facing a whopping increase in market rent. To make things worse, the landlord refused to renew the lease, leaving the club only six months to find a new home. Harold and the dedicated Chris Chase began a feverish search for a new location. ... the landlord refused to By far the best location was Norris Street in Cambridge, but there were big financial short - “ renew the lease, leaving falls, including a much higher rent. Why was chess so important to me, and the club only six months what was the overall impact of chess upon my life? Where did chess rank on my charitable to find a new home. list? After all, there were many worthy groups needing support. Truthfully, unlike Harold, I didn’t play at the Boylston Club that often any ” more—I spent much more time in the suburbs, at the Metrowest Chess Club. the names of the pieces and the rules of their movement along As I considered the options, I was overtaken with my dad. by a stirring vision: excited clusters of little I realized then that chess has had a tremen dous influence kids crowded around a board, chattering, on my life and my work as an entrepreneur and author. It laughing and interrupting each other, moving taught me about the value of concrete analysis, the role of each other’s pieces to show their ideas. intuition, the certainty of consequences, the value of thinking And I saw those proud older players, at the ahead, and the importance of being objective in one’s club every week for a Thursday Night Swiss, a assessments. Friday Night Blitz or a Saturday Quad. What And so I called Harold back and told him I’d happily match would they do if the club didn’t survive? I was the contributions with my own, to give the club a full five- saddened as I pondered, like the Ghost of year respite. Christmas Future, the emptiness caused by the At the time of this writing, the club is thriv ing, breaking possible closure of the club. even, and hosting an ever-increasing numbers of players and It made me think about the day my father chess events. took out a wooden box some 63 years earlier. I am on tour now with my new novel Imagine That, with He took out strange and fascinating wooden numerous business interests to oversee. But chess is my siren pieces. Mesmerized, I looked on through the song. As far as    is concerned, assisting the Boylston Chess Club certainly was widened eyes of a four-year-old and chanted one, but I know that my best is yet to come. Imagine That is available on amazon.com.

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