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12 USCF AFFAIRS / NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS 38 College Chess / President’s Cup MARCH MATENESS! TOURNAMENT LIFE / JUNE 52 BY DYLAN MAC CLAIN SOLUTIONS / JUNE At the President’s Cup, also known as the Final Four of College 71 Chess, Webster University continues to dominate. 71 CLASSIFIEDS / JULY 72 MY BEST MOVE / PERSONALITIES This Month: IM Jay Bonin

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LAS VEGAS MOVES USCF MISSION This year’s National Open and Las Vegas Chess Festival has moved to the Westgate Resort & Casino, and takes place from June 18-21. Look for CLO coverage on this chess “Empowering people festival, which also includes the Game/10 Championship and lectures and simuls by through chess one grandmasters, including and . move at a time.” USCF VISION JUNIOR BATTLES “Our vision is to enrich the lives Follow our most talented players as they battle in of all persons and communities through the prestigious U.S. Junior Championship (Closed), in which a spot at the following year’s U.S. increasing the play, study, and Championship is up for grabs. This year’s event will appreciation of the game of chess.” be held again at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

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Counterplay / Readers Respond

Underpromotion

UNDERPROMOTION Rxe5 56. Rg6 Re2+ 57. Kd3 Rh2 essentially insulting my playing 58. Ra6 Rxh4 59. Ke2 Rh2+ 60. ability and expecting that I will CONTEST Kf1 Rb2 61. Ra3 Kg4 62. Kg1 f4 him.”) 63. Ra8 h4 64. Rg8+ Kf3 65. Kh1 Ronald Gravatt, who has In the March 2015 “Counter- h3 66. Rh8 Kf2 67. Rxh3 Rb1+ 68. been a USCF life member since play,” we announced: Chess Life Kh2 f3 69. Rh7 Rb4 70. Rh6 Rg4 1967, wrote: will award a free copy of Mod- 71. Kh1 Kf1 72. Kh2 f2 73. Re6 “For years I coached a high ern Chess Openings, 15th Rg8 74. Rh6 Rg2+ 75. Kh1 Rg1+ school chess team. During one Edition by Nick de Firmian, to 76. Kh2 Ke2 77. Re6+ Kd3 78. practice session, a position the first reader that submits a Rd6+ Ke4 79. Re6+ Kd5 80. Rf6 arose in which my player game from a USCF-rated event reached immediately for a showing an underpromotion to queen, having advanced the any piece and includes a valid 40. h8=N mate. to the eighth rank. But explanation for eschewing the as I looked at the position, I queen. A close second was this game from life member Robert Keating realized that with the move- We received a number of inter- from the 2007 National Open, ment of said pawn just one file esting re sponses, but our first Under-2200 section: to the right, the underpromo- responder meeting the require- tion to a would make ments was Seth Borgo of for an interesting win. Washington state, who sent this Reti Opening (A06) last-round game he came across Gerard Grotenhuis (Unrated) from the 1997 Eastern Open that Robert F. Keating (2010) decided the section’s champion: 2007 National Open, Under 2200 80. ... f1=R, White resigned. (5), Las Vegas, Nevada, 06.10.2007 Keating writes: “On the final 's Accepted (C35) 1. b3 d5 2. Bb2 Nf6 3. e3 c5 4. move of the game, I chose to William Strum (1618) Nf3 Nc6 5. Bb5 Bd7 6. a4 e6 7. underpromote to a in John McManus, Jr. (1406) Bxc6 Bxc6 8. Ne5 Rc8 9. d3 Be7 order to avoid stalemating the 24th Eastern Open, Under 1600 (8), 10. Nd2 0-0 11. Qe2 Qa5 12. 0-0 white king and allowing a per- Washington, D.C., 12.29.1997 Rfd8 13. f4 Be8 14. g4 Nd7 15. petual pursuit by his rook. I g5 f6 16. Nxd7 Bxd7 17. gxf6 did not have time to calculate WHITE TO MOVE: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 Be7 4. Bxf6 18. Bxf6 gxf6 19. Kf2 Kh8 the way to get out of the per- petual pursuit, and the ending Bc4 Bh4+ 5. Kf1 Nh6 6. Nc3 O-O 20. Rg1 Rg8 21. Nf3 Rcf8 22. Qd2 (In the “real” position, the 7. d4 Ng4 8. Nxh4 Qxh4 9. Qe2 Qxd2+ 23. Nxd2 Rg6 24. Rg3 Kg7 with two rooks versus one rook is one that I felt confident I pawn at d7 was on c7, and on Nc6 10. Bxf4 Nxd4 11. Qd2 Qf6 25. Rag1 Kf7 26. Nf3 Rfg8 27. e4 that square, there is no justi- 12. Nd5 Qd8 13. Qxd4 d6 14. h3 d4 28. c3 dxc3 29. Rc1 Rc8 30. could blitz out to win without running out of time.” (Note: fication for the c6 15. hxg4 cxd5 16. Qxd5 Be6 Rxc3 Ke7 31. e5 f5 32. Rh3 h6 33. underpromotion.) 17. Qh5 Bxc4+ 18. Kf2 h6 19. g5 d4 cxd4 34. Rxc8 Bxc8 35. Nxd4 Fritz gives a queen a mate-in-16 evaluation; the Qb6+ 20. Be3 Qxb2 21. Rac1 Kh7 Bd7 36. Ke3 Kd8 37. Kd3 Kc7 38. 1. Kg5 Kg7 2. d8=B! 22. gxh6 g6 23. Qd1 Qf6+ 24. Qf3 a5 b6 39. b4 Bc6 40. axb6+ Kxb6 rook is a mate-in-26. ~ed.) If promoted to queen or rook, Qxf3+ 25. gxf3 Rfe8 26. a3 d5 41. Nxc6 Kxc6 42. Kc3 Kd5 43. then the position is stalemated 27. exd5 Bxd5 28. Rcd1 Be6 29. Rd3+ Ke4 44. Rd4+ Ke3 45. b5 We received a number of other and now, if the king chooses c3 b6 30. Rh4 Rac8 31. Rf1 f6 32. Rg2 46. Ra4 Rg7 47. Rc4 Rb7 48. interesting entries (including one f8, the rook pawn promotes to f4 Rf8 33. Kg3 Rc4 34. Bd4 g5 35. Rb4 Rb6 49. Kb3 a5 50. bxa6 e.p. that seemed to validate the joke a queen and mates! On the fxg5 fxg5 36. Re1 Bg4 37. Re7+ Rxa6 51. Rc4 Rb6+ 52. Kc2 h5 53. we recounted, “the only reason other hand, if the king retreats Kg6 38. h7 Rf3+ 39. Kxg4 Rfxc3 h4 Rb5 54. Rc6 Kxf4 55. Rxe6 to underpromote to a bishop is to humiliate your opponent.” The to h8, then 3. Bf6 mates! With- reader sent us a game in which out the promotion to a bishop, he had three light-square bish- the mate takes more moves!” Send your letters to [email protected] or post on the ops, writing, “For anyone who Chess Life Facebook group or the uschess.org Issues Forum. thinks that I was a poor sport Thank you to all who took the time to write, and Mr. Letters are subject to editing for style, length, and content. by doing that to the kid I was playing, I always punish non- Borgo, your copy of Modern Join us on the Chess Life Facebook group for #FischerFriday! resigners in similar fashion Chess Openings is on the way because by not resigning ... he’s to you.

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

GM The following game was played in the 2014 ACP Golden Classic, where I won clear first and was able to cross the 2750 mark.

Problem-like position GM Wesley So (FIDE 2744, PHI) GM (FIDE 2584, ITA) ITT ACP Golden Classic, Bergamo, Italy, 07.14.2014

BLACK TO PLAY

This position could be a good problem for solving—Black to play and find the best move. 31. ... Nxg3 The day after the game my opponent told me about the fantastic idea 31. ... Ngf4! 32. gxf4 Ng3! which gives Black at least equal chances! Neither of us saw this method of sac- rificing two knights during the game, and the variations are extremely hard to calculate. The great tactician Emil Sutovsky joined us during the analysis session, and even he admits that White’s position would be practically impossible to defend! Of course I objected and tried to defend my side but it’s definitely easier to play Black here. fter teaming up last year to bring to southern California, Take a look at some lines below, they are very A Metropolitan Chess and American Chess Academy (ACA) have joined forces fun to analyze: 33. Bd3 (The try 33. Kxg3? loses once again to secure another superstar for this year’s summer camp: Wesley immediately after 33. ... exf4+ 34. Kg2 Bxb2 So. With an extraordinary 2014 that included winning major tournaments such 35. Nxb2 h5 36. Nbd3 Ra2 37. Rd1 Qg7 Black’s as the , ACP Golden Classic, and 1st queen is too powerful and White cannot defend Open, Wesley became one of the world’s fastest-rising players, leaping closer against the kingside . Also possible and closer to the haloed 2800 mark. In 2014 Wesley also made two significant is 33. f5 Nxe2 34. Rc7 Rc8 35. Rxc8+ Bxc8 36. changes in his life—he switched (his FIDE affiliation) to the U.S. Chess Federation Qa3 and White is safe for the time being, but and left Webster University in order to focus on professional chess full-time. Black’s knight is very active.) 33. ... Qh5+! 34. Wesley’s success continued into 2015, as he tied for second in the Tata Steel Kg2 exf4. super-tournament and reached a peak rating of FIDE 2788. With Wesley’s arrival as one of the top U.S. players, we couldn’t think of a better time to invite him to teach at our annual summer chess camp, and he quickly accepted. The camp is set to take place July 22-26 at the Hilton Glendale in Glendale, California. Joining Wesley will be a series of top scholastic coaches, including GM Melik Khachiyan, GM Dejan Bojkov, IM Armen Ambartsoumian (founder of ACA and a U.S. World Youth coach), IM Andranik Matikozyan (ACA and U.S. World Youth), WGM Tatev Abrahamyan (ACA), FM Aviv Friedman (U.S. World Youth), and Jay Stallings (founder of California Youth Chess League). We conducted a brief interview with Wesley regarding his development as a chess player, which can be found in the March archives of Chess Life Online. As a ‘preview’ of the camp, we asked a few of our coaches to send in a lesson on something they found instructive. Here Wesley annotates one of his most interesting wins from 2014, GM Bojkov looks into the rare endgame of three minor pieces versus a rook, and FM Friedman shows a classic example of the 35. Qc2 g4 36. fxg4 f3+ 37. Kxg3 (The variation 37. Kg1 Bxg4 38. Ne3 Bh3 39. Qc6 Rf8 40. Qxd6

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First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S. Be5 looks very scary for White.) 37. ... Be5+ endgame that took place during the 38. ... Bxb4 38. Bf4 Bxf4+ 39. Kxf4 Rf8+ 40. Kg3 Qe5+ FIDE Grand Prix tournament: One down, four to go. 41. Kh3 Qh5+ with a perpetual! 39. g3 32. Kxg3 Nf4 33. Nc3 Rf8 34. Be3 g4? Three minors versus a rook Passive defense would not help, after I was surprised to see this move, it just GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FIDE 2775, FRA) 39. Rf2 Nd2 40. e5 Kg6 Black will bring loses by force. White must be better, but GM Evgeny Tomashevsky (FIDE 2716, RUS) the king to f5, the bishop to e3 and chop the realization of the advantage wouldn’t FIDE Grand Prix Series (3rd Stage), Tbilisi, the pawns off. have been easy. After 34. ... h5 35. Rg1 Georgia, 02.23.2015 Bh6 36. Qd2 Kh8 37. Bxf4 exf4+ 38. Kg2 39. ... Nd2 40. gxh4 g4 39. Bxb5 Bc8 40. Ne2 Rg8 41. Kf1 White has taken all of Black’s pawns, when White is winning but still has work but Black is still left with enough pieces to do. to win the game. Naturally White would 35. fxg4 h5 36. Rg1! prefer to keep his pawns together, but after 40. g4 Bd6 41. e5 Bb4 42. f5 Bc4 43. Rf2 I like this move, the rook comes to Bd5 Black can suddenly start creating defend and the black king might also mating threats with his pieces. become vulnerable along the g-file. 36. ... hxg4 40. ... Bc4 41. Rg2+ Kh6 42. Kg3 The king leaves the danger zone. No The continuation 36. ... Qf6 37. Qd2 better is 42. e5? Nf1+ 43. Kg1 Bc5+ 44. Kh7 38. Rh1 Bh6 39. Bxb5 Bxg4 40. Nxg4 Kh1 Bd5. hxg4 41. Be2 Nxe2+ 42. Qxe2 Qf3+ 43. BLACK TO PLAY Qxf3 Rxf3+ 44. Kxg4 Rxe3 45. Nb5 Rxe4+ 42. ... Bf1 43. Rh2 Bd3 44. Kg4 Nxe4 46. Kf5 Rxb4 47. Nxd6 liquidates to a win- White has a rook and four pawns versus ning ending. I had a vision of transposing three minor pieces. How can we assess the Two down, three to go. to a good ending like this sometime during situation? Well, obviously the pawns can 45. Kf5 Bd6 46. Rg2 Kh5 47. Rg8 Ng5+ 48. the game. become dangerous in an endgame if there Kf6 Nh7+ 49. Kg7 Bxf4 is time to advance them (or if one or more 37. Bxg4 of them is already far up the board). If not, Three down, two to go! they will be targets. The three minor pieces 50. Ra8 can easily unite their efforts and any pawn will quickly be lost as the rook cannot defend Of course 50. Rh8 Be5+ loses on the on its own. The general rule is that the spot. smaller parts should be better than the major piece as long as they are united. This 50. ... Be5+ 51. Kf7 Kxh4 is the case here, the pieces are clearly better. That’s four. 29. ... Ne5 30. Qc3 Bf6 31. Qg3 h5 32. h3 52. Ra4+ Kh5 53. h4 Bb2 54. Rf4 Bc3 55. Ke6 Or 32. f4? h4 33. Qe3 Nd3 with the Be1 56. Rf3 Bg6 57. Rf1 Bb4 threat ... Bd4.) The immediate 57. ... Bxh4 was already good enough. 32. ... h4 33. Qe3 Be6 White is completely winning. 58. Rf4 Nf8+ 59. Kd5 Be7 60. Rf1 Bc2 61. Rg1 Black has coordinated his forces and Bb3+ 62. Ke4 Ng6 63. Kf5 Bd8 64. Ke4 Be6 37. ... Nd3 38. Qe2 Nxf2 39. Bxd7 Qxd7 starts attacking White’s pawns. 65. Rd1 Be7 66. Ra1 Bc8 67. Ra5+ Kxh4 The move 39. ... Qg6+ is safely answered 34. b4 Qd3 Five! Tomashevsky has wiped all the with 40. Bg4. True to his style, Evgeny removes the pawns off and is left with a theoretically 40. Bxf2 Rf6 41. Be3 Qf7 42. Kh2 Kf8 43. Rg2, queens from the board as well as removing won position. Black resigned. the possibility of a perpetual. 68. Ra1 Kg5 69. Rg1+ Bg4 70. Rg2 Bc5 71. Rg3 Nf4 72. Ke5 Bf2 73. Ra3 Bh3 74. Ra5 Bg2 35. Kh2 Be7 36. f4 Qxe3 37. Rxe3 Nc4 38. Re2 The bishops cut White’s king along the GM DEJAN BOJKOV diagonals and the knight assists them to push the king towards the back rank. Three minor pieces versus a rook is a rare endgame, but a recent game by GM 75. Ra3 Ne2 76. Ra5 Bg3+ 77. Ke6+ Kg6 78. Evgeny Tomashevsky against GM Maxime Ra6 Nd4+ 79. Ke7+ Kg7 80. Ra1 Bh3 81. Rh1 Vachier-Lagrave placed it into the spotlight. In case of 81. Rg1 Nf5+ 82. Ke6 Ne3+ It should be noted in advance that there 83. Ke7 Ng2 84. Rh1 Nf4 85. Rg1 Ng6+ is a huge difference between the remaining White’s king is forced back to the eighth minor pieces. If we have a pair of bishops rank anyways. alive, then it should be a win for the stronger side. If there is a pair of knights 81. ... Bg4 82. Rg1 Ne2 83. Rf1 Bf4 84. Rd1 remaining then it should be a , as Nc3 85. Rd3 Ne4 86. Kd8 Nc5 87. Rd5 Ne4 88. proven by GM Garry Kasparov against GM Rd3 Ng5 89. Ke7 Nf7 90. Rd4 Bg5+ 91. Ke8 Anatoly Karpov in their famous game from At a glance it seems as White should Ne5, White resigned. Tilburg, 1991. be OK, but the reality is that he is about Now let’s take a look at the recent to lose all his pawns one by one ... (see diagram top of next page)

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First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S. Picturesque . The threat of 15. Bg5 Rxc3 The only move! 16. Qxc3 ... Bh5 mate can only be stopped at the where White is up material and is much AT THE U.S. ex pense of the rook. White resigned, and better) 15. Bg5!. CHAMPIONSHIP! Tomashevsky ended up with one of his FACES best performances, winning clear first place. ACROSS THE BOARD By AL LAWRENCE SCOTT ANDERSON BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI And the variations are really fun to go King of the Kuiper Belt over: 15. ... g6 (No better is 15. ... Ne4 16. Nxe4 dxe4 17. Qxe4 g6 18. Qh4! f6 [18. When he was a kid, Scott was packing up his great- ... Bxg5 19. Nxg5 h5 20. Bxg6! fxg6 21. great uncle’s bookshelf and came across E.S. Lowe’s Qc4+ Kh8 22. Nf7+ Rxf7 23. Qxf7 White Chess in 30 Minutes. Soon his sister Lauren was is crushing!] 19. Bh6 Re8 20. Qc4+ Kh8 “telling me I’d been staring at it for far more than FM AVIV FRIEDMAN 21. Rad1 Qc7 22. Qe6! when Black is par- 30 minutes.” Years later he joined the Mehlville I’d like to show an example of treating alyzed and White is completely winning.) High School chess team and quickly became its a position with an isolated center pawn 16. Rxe7! Qxe7 17. Nxd5 Nxd5 18. Bxe7 best player. “But it was like Pluto’s being king of or “isolani”. In a nutshell, the player with Ncxe7 and White is happy once again. the Kuiper Belt—not the greatest achievement.” the isolani accepts a static weakness with In college he became president of the Mizzou-Co- hopes that the added open files and diag- 14. ... g6 lumbia chess club. Since 2010, he’s been a member onals will allow for dynamic piece play. The d4-d5 shot is gone, but the rest of of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint The defender should try to the isolani the game is still worthy, as it shows how Louis, where he’s a big fan of the Wednesday from advancing, attack it directly, and dangerous White’s piece play can be. Knights Tournaments. “You turn in your score sheet trade minor pieces (the firepower of the and one of the resident GMs, say Yasser Seirawan, opponent) to accentuate the weakness. 15. Rad1 Nd5 16. Bh6 Re8 17. Ba4 a6?! sends you annotations by e-mail,” Scott said. “How Better was 17. ... Nxc3 18. bxc3 Bxa3 cool is that?” Scott realizes he’s lucky to live in 19. c4 where White has some Chess Town, USA. “There’s been a remarkable Isolated center pawn for the pawn, but Black is doing fine. change in chess in St. Louis. Rex Sinquefield was the reason. It’s amazing what one man and his GM (FIDE 2620) 18. Nxd5 Qxd5 GM Anatoly Karpov (FIDE 2540) hard working staff have done.” 1971 USSR Championship The passive 18. ... exd5 was already necessary. 19. Qe3! Prophylactically defending the bishop KEITH on h6. HAYWARD 19. ... Bf6 CORINTH, TEXAS In case of 19. ... Qh5 20. d5! Bc5 (Too Standing in history many pieces hang after 20. ... exd5 21. Qxb6) 21. Qf4 exd5 22. Rxe8+ Rxe8 23. Keith and wife Carolyn drove g4 Qh3 24. Ng5 and White wins. to St. Louis. “It’s 11 hours with a stop at the St. 20. Bb3 Qh5 21. d5! Nd8 22. d6?! James Winery,” Keith said. It was their second visit to the Championships. “I love it—that’s why I’m Even stronger would have been 22. WHITE TO PLAY back!” he said. Hayward, a chess master who’s Bg5! Bxg5 23. Nxg5 where Black’s posi- run a local club for 20 years, first read about the 13. Qd3 tion immediately collapses. event in Chess Life. “In any round, I’m interested 22. ... Rc5 23. d7 Re7 24. Qf4 Bg7? in all 12 games, but I am a Nakamura fan.” Spec- A typical isolani position that can arise tators can sit inside the elegant club’s first floor from several different openings. Here 24. ... Bxf3! 25. Qxf6 Qxh6 26. Qxe7 to watch the popular Fox Internet broadcast or after 13. ... g6 14. Bh6 Re8 15. Rad1 Qg5 would at least keep the fight going. enjoy live commentary next-door White’s activity slightly outweighs the 25. Qb8 Qxh6 26. Qxd8+ Bf8 27. Re3 with free food and drinks. But Keith’s preference weakness of his center pawn. Instead is to go upstairs and watch the games live—to the then-future world champion played The engines like 27. Rxe6! but the text stand in the real moment of history. The couple the somewhat naive ... is more than enough. also likes going to the Missouri Botanical Garden 13. ... Rc8? 14. Bg5 27. ... Bc6 28. Qxf8+ Qxf8 29. d8=Q, Black in nearby Forest Park, and since Carolyn is a land- resigned. scape architect, they go home with a car full of Smyslov, another world champion plants. “This year it was African violets.” (1957-1958) missed a chance for a big For more information about the 2015 advantage: 14. d5! exd5?! (The lesser Metropolitan and ACA Summer Chess Camp, evil, although still not great is 14. ... Na5 please visit www.metrochessla.com/camp2015. Write to [email protected].

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USCF Affairs / Candidate Statements

USCF Executive Board Candidate Statements and USCF News

2015 SCHOLAR-CHESSPLAYER AWARD KCF AND THE FUTURE OF CHESS EDUCATION WINNERS ANNOUNCED The U.S. Chess Trust is a proud sponsor of this program and would like to congratulate the winners for their outstanding achievement. The winners were announced at the high school nationals by U.S. Chess Trust Trustee and FIDE VP, Beatriz Marinello. This year, 38 eligible candidates applied for the award. This year’s Scholar-Chessplayer awardees are from Florida, California, Colorado and Texas. There is one high school senior and four juniors in the group. This was an extremely strong field of candidates as the top 15 players all had straight As in school, had unbelievably high SAT or ACT scores, and were active in their communities. The 2015 Scholar-Chessplayer Award winners are The Foundation (KCF) held its annual conference on Monday, (in alphabetical order): April 27th, at the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Missouri. Leaders from all five Kasparov Chess Foundation’s worldwide branches, along with the • Jackson Chen (CO) Foundation’s Chairman and Hall of Famer, Garry Kasparov (all pictured above), presented their programs that bring chess to students from Africa to Europe, the • Rachel Gologorsky (FL) United States to Asia, and beyond. • Simone Liao (CA) While in St. Louis, former World Champion Mr. Kasparov played an exhibition • Akshay Malhotra (TX) match against Britain’s GM Nigel Short at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. KCF executives from Africa, Asia, Europe, Mexico, and the United • Darwin Yang (TX) States made presentations of their programs and accomplishments for the last 15 months. Further, they discussed new initiatives and programs, as well as Jackson Chen is a junior from Broomfield, Colorado, collaboration between all branches. where he attends Fairview High School. He is a According to Michael Khodarkovsky, President of Kasparov Chess Foundation USCF national master and also an accomplished USA, “The conference is an opportunity for all of the KCF family foundation to math ematician and computer programmer. In share their experience and ways of improvements, as well as future plans. And, it addition Jackson is the junior representative to the was very productive to meet face-to-face and learn from each other about successes Colorado Chess Association. as well as difficulties in accomplishment of our mission to bring chess in education. Rachel Gologorsky is a junior from Miami, Florida. It is very inspiring to hear visionary guidance by KCF Chairman, Garry Kasparov, She is a woman FIDE master and has represented which would certainly have an indisputable impact on our programs worldwide,” the USA in numerous international tournaments. he explained. She also scored a perfect 2400 on her SAT. Rachel Founded by former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, KCF’s mission is to is a black belt in the Shori and Goju styles of combat. bring the many educational benefits of chess to children throughout the United So don’t mess with Rachel! States by providing a complete chess curriculum and enrichment programs. The Simone Liao is a junior from Agoura Hills, California, Foundation promotes the study of chess as a cognitive learning tool in curricular where she attends Westlake High School. She is a classes and after-school programs for elementary, middle and high schools, both woman international master and scored a perfect in the public and private school sectors. The not-for-profit educational organization 2400 on her SAT. Simone is also an entrepreneur, also organizes tournaments and competitions on a local and national basis. KCF having founded the Ventura Chess and trained is the official sponsor of the U.S. Olympiad and U.S. Women’s Olympiad teams. dozens of young players through chess classes and For more information, please visit www.kasparovchessfoundation.org. tournaments. Akshay Malhotra is a junior from Lewisville, Texas. He is a USCF national master and will be representing EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION BALLOTS Texas in this Year’s Denker Tournament of High Ballots will be mailed on June 8 to USCF members who are current members active School Champions at the U.S. Open. Akshay has as of May 4, 2015, who will be age 16 or older by June 30th, 2015, and who registered applied his considerable mathematical skills to to vote by May 1, 2015. Ballots must be returned by July 21 at 3 p.m. to the address neurological research of Alzheimers disease at the listed on the ballot. University of Texas at Dallas. See https://secure2.uschess.org/voterregistration.php for more information and to Darwin Yang is a senior from Plano, Texas. He is an international master and is a grandmasterr-elect. He check your registration status. In addition to the half-page statement on the opposite has represented the USA in numerous international page, a 150-word statement from each candidate appeared in the April 2015 Chess events. Darwin is the reigning high school national Life and a half-page statement in the May 2015 Chess Life.

champion. He plans to attend Harvard in the fall. PHOTO: COURTESY OF KASPAROV CHESS FOUNDATION

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USCF Affairs / Candidate Statements

Randy Bauer

accomplish for the USCF, in the coming surpasses those of any candidate in this and the reputations of chess in the U.S. election you vote for: election. That alone would be sufficient I believe that we cannot and should not for why I am asking you to support Boyd, have a person making these sorts of • Randy Bauer but there is one other big reason: statements as a member of the policy- • Boyd Reed (write-in candidate) making Executive Board of the USCF. Why am I asking you to do the ‘out of • The other candidate in the race, The USCF has been damaged by past the ordinary’ and write in Boyd Reed? Anjelina Belakovskaia, has created candidates and Executive Board mem - First, he is a highly qualified candi - significant controversy by statements bers who drove away existing or po ten tial date—quite frankly, I would vote for that question the integrity of our hugely sponsors. We must not return to that him in any election. His qualifications successful benefactor/sponsor of the past situation. We have spent several years include: seven U.S. championship tournaments. growing chess in the U.S., obtaining She has claimed that our current hugely world-class sponsors and getting our • USCF tournament director since 1988 successful benefactor/sponsor, in picking finances in order. We must elect people (age 14) sponsor’s exempted players engaged who will continue that progress—not • USCF National TD since 2006 in (in her words) “cheating by the those who might distract from that • USCF Delegate since 2011 organizers.” progress and potentially chase away our • FIDE International Arbiter since 2014 best-ever chess benefactors. To me, this reflects a person who cannot • Member, USCF Finance Committee Boyd Reed for the Executive Board! weigh chess priorities. To me, it appears Help me ensure a stable future for the • Chair, USCF Web Site Advisory that she places her own priorities (for USCF! Please vote for: In my past two candidate statements, Committee example, qualifying for the U.S. women’s I have talked about my past efforts and • Proofreader, USCF Official Rules of championship) above those of the • Randy Bauer my plans for the future as a part of the Chess (6th edition) organization as a whole (for example, • Boyd Reed (write him in!) USCF Executive Board. I am hopeful that maintaining a relationship with a ben - these have helped you understand what • Western VP, Pennsylvania State Chess efactor that has generously provided us I practice as well as what I preach. Federation • Earned USCF National Master title in with seven years of outstanding U.S. Here, I am going to do something 2015 championships on his dime). To publicly radically different. I am asking that, if suggest that our sponsors are cheating you support what I’ve been working to Let’s be clear: this set of credentials far is wrong, and it damages our reputation

Anjelina Belakovskaia

chess clubs in rural and metro areas; addition, I suggest creating a “USCF promoting chess through books, film, introducing chess leagues for children Corporate Connections” committee and editorials and by advertising National and adults (a practice long existing in encourage former chess players who and International chess events beyond Europe); growing online presence; and moved on to succeed in Corporate America our chess circles and by helping chess enhancing the benefits and satisfaction to contribute their talents and expertise. clubs around the U.S. to organize local of current USCF members. To this goal, events—tournaments, lectures, simul- 3. Collaborate with universities, schools I bring in my expertise as a chess coach taneous exhibitions, summer camps and and other institutions on conducting (who taught over 1,000 children in the more. Establish connections with the U.S. studies on addressing societal needs NY Public schools) and as a chess player Department of Education, Boy and Girl through the game of chess: (who had a contract with a Belgrade Scouts, Johns Hopkins CTY Talent Search team and played in the Chess League - Chess and Academic Success program, science centers, etc... in the former Yugoslavia). - Helping autistic children to succeed As a WGM, 3-time U.S. Women’s Chess 2. Build strong connections with the through chess Champion, “Chess Mom,” coach and a corporate world—to promote chess - Fighting Alzheimer's with director, who spent over 25 skills of critical thinking and problem years actively involved in the chess world, solving and establishing mutually - Chess against Drugs I have a unique perspective, experience beneficial relationships. In today’s 4. Apply for government STEM (Science, and background to offer strategic thinking dynamic world, business leaders have Technology/ Engineering, Mathematics) and tactical execution, planning USCF Let’s talk about USCF’s current position, to analyze huge amounts of data, know grants to research benefits of chess in development for years ahead. goals, strategy and tactics. established patterns and examples, education—hire a capable full-time My achievements in chess and business envision the future and make important Our current situation shows a slightly employee to do this job on behalf of prove that I don’t just talk—I actually conceptual, innovative, and intuitive positive balance and no immediate legal USCF. do it! With your votes and support, I hope decisions quickly. Chess is an amazing and other threats. This is a reasonable to get elected and work with the current tool to prepare current and future leaders 5. Move the “Scholastic Scholarships” time to set up goals and move forward. Executive Board to produce tangible for such challenges. USCF should develop page on the USCF website to a more Our current goals should be: results. programs for Executives, while establish - prominent position and work with Universities to increase the number 1. Increase membership (in all ing and promoting corporate member - categories) by bringing chess into schools ships and encouraging small-, mid-, and and size of scholarships. around the country; establishing active large-size companies to join USCF. In 6. Organize a nationwide campaign

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Looks at Books / The Soviet Chess Primer

The Soviet Chess Primer A fascinating English translation of a Russian classic text for those interested in chess culture and history—but not a “primer” for beginners.

By JOHN HARTMANN

ntil very recently it was hard to would suggest that the English title is apt. used (18) to help illustrate how the knight imagine Anatoly Karpov and Garry After chapter one, “The Game Explained,” moves. Maizelis includes outrageously dif- Kasparov agreeing on much of any- readers are taught the “Aim of the Game” ficult mate problems in the “fun” section U thing. That changed when each man (chapter two) and “Tactics and Strategy” of chapter one, and his account of the the- ran unsuccessfully to unseat Kirsan (chapter three). More advanced topics, ory of corresponding squares (152) belongs Ilyumzhinov as president of FIDE. Never- including further elucidations of combi- in an endgame tome and not here. The theless, as some one who remembers the nation and positional play, follow. Each breakneck pace of the book and the com- white-hot rivalry of their world champi- chapter concludes with a whimsical set of plex examples preclude me from thinking onship matches, I was startled when I it appropriate for the beginner. re ceived the new translation of Ilya Maizelis’ Take, for instance, this “ancient puzzle” The Soviet Chess Primer from Quality Chess. (72) used to illustrate the restriction of piece Both Karpov and Kasparov are quoted on mobility, in which White mates in three the cover, and they both love this book. (Solution is directly below the diagram): And it’s not just the two K’s who are fans. In the Foreword, Mark Dvoretsky describes his youthful encounter with Maizelis’ book, calling it “dear to me” and recounting how his personal copies were often “lost” after being lent out. GM Tigran Petrosian (as GM Andy Soltis tells it) preferred the book to breakfast, saving his meal money up and buying a copy instead. Such high regard may be surprising for an American audience, for whom Ilya Maizelis is something of a mystery. If his name is recognized at all, it is as a co- author of the classic Pawn Endings with WHITE MATES IN THREE MOVES Yuri Averbakh, although in truth Maizelis was its primary author. The few references Solution: to Maizelis that exist in English describe him as a translator and endgame analyst, 1. Ne6! Bh6-to any square 2. Ne6xbishop Ba2 with special expertise in pawn endings and 3. Nxc2 mate. technical rook endings. 63 of his endgame Yes, Black is in , but surely Maizelis, Ilya. The Soviet Chess Primer. Quality studies appear in Harold van der Heijden’s there are much clearer and Elo-appropriate Chess: 2015. ISBN: 978-1-907982-99-6. PB. 400 definitive study database. ways to illustrate the point than this? pages. (Available from uscfsales.com, catalog num- The Soviet Chess Primer is a partial trans- Despite my reservations about the title, ber B0096QT, $24.95) lation of the 1960 edition of Maizelis’ The Soviet Chess Primer is a fine book and Shakhmaty osnovy teorii ( “Entertainment Pages,” where miniatures its acclaim is deserved. I suspect, however, / Chess: Fundamental and “fun exercises” appear, and some of that the particular affection felt for it by Theory). Approximately 60 percent of the the original drawings are brought over former Soviets may have another source. Russian text appears in The Soviet Chess from the Russian. Chess books were hard to come by in the Primer; although I cannot read the Cyrillic So far, so good. Closer scrutiny of The Soviet Union as demand was high and lettering, it appears that some detailed Soviet Chess Primer, however, leads me to paper was often scarce. It should not sur- opening analysis and sections on the his- question the title chosen by Quality Chess prise us that youthful attachment to tory of chess were excised. The translation for this new translation. Maizelis’ book is cherished books would persist, and in this by John Sugden reads well, and—as one fascinating, especially for the reader interested case the attachment is justified. There are expects from Quality Chess—the produc- in chess culture and history, but it is not a certainly better primers in print today, but tion values are high. primer by any stretch of the imagination. few books are more interesting than is The A quick glance at the table of contents It’s not just that the knight’s tour is Soviet Chess Primer.

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

A Queen, A Queen! My Kingdom for a Queen! You never thought of as meaning this before. By GM ANDY SOLTIS

DURING THE OPENING MOVES OF THE He found a white rook, which Black K’s needing a Q third game of the 2014 World Champi- had captured early in the game and placed GM Anatoly Karpov onship match a photographer snapped a on the side of the board, turned it upside GM Garry Kasparov somewhat unusual picture. down, and planted it on g8. Then he got Linares, 1993 Unusual, because it was taken from the up from the table and went to an adjoining side of the board you rarely see, from room, where there were extra sets, to get behind the clock. a real queen, according to another player You could still see challenger Vishy in the tournament, Georg Marco. Anand, hand on piece, completing a move. Along the way Tchigorin met the new You could also see Champion Magnus world champion, Emanuel Lasker, who Carlsen eyeing the move and preparing was also playing in the tournament. Lasker to write it on his scoresheet. But you appreciated the humor of the situation. couldn’t help noticing something else: He “handed Tchigorin three white queens Behind the clock, hidden from the player’s with the words ‘I hope, Mr. Tchigorin, that view, was a white queen and a black this will be enough for you,’ ” Marco said. queen. (Tchigorin didn’t need them. Black re - Before the game, match officials had signed nine moves later.) placed them there to avoid that strangely We take this strange convention—the BLACK TO MOVE awkward moment in competitive chess upside-down rook—for granted. It’s a when one of the players promotes a pawn handy way of dealing, in time pressure, Garry Kasparov played the obvious 24. and has to search for something that often with a clumsy situation. No one wants to ... cxd1+ and waited for the arbiter to pro- isn’t there: a second queen. It’s a problem spend seconds hunting for another queen vide a second queen. When that didn’t that has plagued even the greatest players and losing their train of thought. happen quickly he left the pawn on d1, of the past. If you’ve seen street hustlers play speed said “Queen!” in English and pushed his chess at New York’s Union Square and in clock. other cities, you might notice how some But Anatoly Karpov, in bad time pres- The topsy-turvy rook of them keep a second queen handy. Those sure, knew the rules: Black’s move was Mikhail Tchigorin extra seconds may save money and avoid not completed until a new piece appeared Harry Nelson Pillsbury arguments. on d1. So he ignored the “promoted piece Hastings, 1895 Pal Benko recalled how he and fellow on d1” and replied 25. Qxe4!. American GM Larry Evans nearly came “But you’re in check,” Kasparov ob jected. to blows during a blitz tournament in “From where?” Karpov replied. After all, it Argentina in 1960 when Evans promoted might be a bishop or knight on d1. Mean- a pawn—and began to move the pawn like while, the arbiter hurried off to find a new a queen. Benko tried to stop the clock so queen—and brought back a white one. they could find a queen. “There’s nothing Kasparov said later that he could have worse than having a supposed pawn fly solved the mini-crisis by putting an upside- across the board at you!” he wrote in his down rook on d1. Actually, that is illegal memoirs. under FIDE rules and the game was played But Evans didn’t understand what in an international tournament governed Benko was doing—so he hit Benko’s hand by them. (In contrast, the upside-down when he reached for the clock. Benko said rook is quite legal under USCF rules.) he nearly struck Evans. “Be careful!” In the end, a black queen was found WHITE TO MOVE Benko warned him. Evans saw the look and Kasparov was penalized a few minutes in his eyes and said, “Yes, you’ll be famous for pushing his clock before completing Mikhail Tchigorin capped off one of his for beating all the best players in the world his move. greatest games by pushing a pawn, 42. —physically!” If you’ve played against a computer or g8=Q. Since his original queen was still The most famous second-queen flap against a human via a website you may on the board, he did what every amateur occurred in this game, one of the finest have encountered another problem. When player does: ever played: your pawn reaches the eighth rank, a new

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Problem I Problem II Problem III Wijk aan Zee, 2015 GM Ivan Saric GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek GM GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave GM GM Yifan Hou GM Magnus Carlsen got off to a slow start in 2015’s first super- tournament, at Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. But six straight wins in the middle of the tournament helped the world champion take first prize ahead of GM Wesley So of the United States and three other grandmasters who tied for second place. Games from the tournament and its BLACK TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY Challengers’ ection provide this month’s quiz. In each of the six Problem IV Problem V Problem VI GM Bart Michiels IM Ari Dale GM Fabiano Caruana positions you are asked to find the GM David Klein GM GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 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. For solutions, see page 71.

BLACK TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY

screen appears and it offers you a choice People who appreciate chess problems The problem with all of these elegant of pieces to replace the pawn. That costs or “White to play and win” studies may designs is that you couldn’t turn the rooks you valuable seconds before you make a know about the “Single Box” compositions. upside down and make them stay upright. choice. This is a format that limits the composer Who figured out the upside-down rook The Internet Chess Club tried to solve to the original 32 pieces and pawns—the idea is unknown. When I turned to chess that with its “auto-queen” function. It ones you might find in a single box. Under historian John McCrary for help, he found automatically turns an eighth-rank pawn this rule, you can’t promote to a second a comment in an 1897 book, Foster's Ency- into a queen. You have to disable the func- queen. Or a third knight. clopedia of Indoor Games. On page 508, tion if you want, say, a knight instead. Would anyone ever prefer a third knight under the heading “Queening Pawns”, it The site explains that auto-queen is impor- to a second queen? Black did when he says, “... a Rook upside down, or a Pawn played !. White immediately tant in bullet chess “since the time taken 31. ... dxe1=N+ with a ring on it, may represent a second resigned in view of 32. Rxe1 Qf2+. (Pro- to choose which piece to promote to can Queen.” moting to a second queen would have cause instant temporal catastrophe.” “The only pre-1897 reference that I know Of course, there are rare situations in allowed 32. Bxf7+!.) Actually, the term “single box” is a bit of regarding how to represent a second which you want to promote to a piece queen, is in the 1817 book Studies of other than a queen. out of date. Today’s better chess sets often come with an extra pair of queens to avoid Chess,” McCrary added. The book cited the second-queen problem, as I learned the custom of putting two pawns on the Queen? Who needs’em? when I consulted the leading authority square of the promotion and “pushing GM on Staunton-format sets, Frank Cama- them about in company” to represent a GM Vladimir Malakhov ratta. “I introduced the praxis of including new queen. World Cup, 2009 two queens with every set I made. It now The book recalled how Francois Andre has become common place,” he said. Philidor had contempt for the two-pawn Today’s players often fail to appreciate rule. Philidor’s solution was extreme, the the simplicity and beauty of Staunton “single box.” Second queens weren’t al - sets. And few of us realize how this design lowed. If a pawn reached the eighth rank helped change the way we created a second without a piece having been captured, it queen: Many of the pre-Staunton sets had remained a pawn until a captured piece a miniature flag or a second tower on the was available. rooks. In , where a rook is a ladiya A rule approving this “dummy pawn” or boat, some old sets had a mast above was endorsed by the influential British the vessel. In sets in which the rook was Chess Association in 1862. But it was depicted as an elephant, there was often widely ridiculed, probably never arose in a canopied seat, a Houdah, atop it, Cama- tournaments—and soon disappeared from ratta said. rulebooks.

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The Phantom Knight Even in an easily won position, stay alert!

By GM LEV ALBURT

ARE YOU PRONE TO ONE-MOVE, EVEN 3. ... Bg4 4. h3 There’s no way to save a pawn in this half-move (simply putting your piece en position. Any other knight move is met by Setting a subtle trap that I’ve used on prise) blunders? If yes, what have you been 11. Qf3+ and 12. Bxg6. many occasions. I’ve even beat a master doing about it? This may be an interesting with this line once. 11. Qf3+ Kg8 subject to consider for those planning to contribute a game/article to my column. 4. ... Bh5?! The winner of this month’s award, the very Falling for the trap. 4. ... Bxf3 is better lucky (at least in the game below) Ster- although after 5. Qxf3 White’s bishop pair ling Wells, is also an inspired annotator. gives me an edge. Writes Sterling (My further comments are in italics): 5. g4! Bg6 6. Ne5

Colle System (D04) Sterling Wells (1756) Brandon Ou (1711) 41st Annual Eastern Open (6), Bethesda, Maryland 12.29.2014 My goal for this tournament was to reach 12. Bxe4?! the hallowed grounds of the 1800s, to brag The first opportunity I have for devel- to all of my friends that I am an exalted opment. Much stronger is 12. Nc3! and if class “A” player. This game is an example 12. ... Nxc3 13. Bxg6! and mate in a few of why I failed to reach that goal and will moves. Of course there are better defenses have to continue my quest in future games. for Black but this is really the way to go I started with a great position against a 6. ... Nbd7?! for White. lower-rated player, decided to neglect all A friend pointed out that 6. ... Nfd7! Yes, both 12. Nc3 and 12. Nd2 win development, hold onto pawns for dear saves Black because now after 7. h4 Nxe5 quickly and easily. life, and trash my own position. This game 8. dxe5 h6 and the bishop escapes. This was a gift, a gift that was not deserved but 12. ... dxe4 13. Qxe4 Kh7 14. c4?! does not work with … Nbd7 because dxe5 that I grabbed anyways. My queen’s knight comes with on the knight on f6 and The continuation 14. f4 would have pre- remained motionless till move 32, my the bishop is dead. vented Black’s next move and he would queen’s rook remained on the couch till have to contort himself to develop (plans move 33, and my queen’s bishop refused 7. h4! like ... a5, ... Ra6, ... e6). to move till move 34! I didn’t castle till Threatening h4-h5, trapping the bishop. Taking on b7 gives Black some counter- move 19 and my king journeyed to the I had someone sit for a full hour before play; 14. f4 is OK, but my preference is the center of the board without being mated. moving in this position. It’s not much fun developing 14. Nc3. But despite all odds, one allowed for Black. me to regain my advantage and clinch the 14. ... e5! game. 7. ... h5 8. Nxg6 fxg6 9. Bd3! A very sound pawn and the 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 The point of this whole variation. There only way for Black to develop reasonably. is only one way to defend g6 and you have I went back to my bread-and-butter open- 15. dxe5? to have nerves of steel to play it. ing for this game. I used to play the French Like the fool I am I allow ... Nd3+ (after as Black and the Colle aka Reverse French 9. ... Kf7 ... Nc5 with tempo on my queen) forcing as White. I’ve been playing 1. e4 lately, but The king takes a business trip away my king to flee for the hills. 15. 0-0 or any I knew my opponent played the French from the office but he’s soon going to have move that would develop my queenside and I wasn’t comfortable playing the white a meeting with some unwanted guests. would be preferred. side against my favorite opening—so I went with a familiar . 10. g5 Ne4 15. ... Nc5 16. Qd5 Qe8

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16. ... Nd3+ is premature as it forces Kg7 26. Bb2+ winning the . No This is an extreme case of what GM Nico- the trade of queens after 17. Ke2. such luck however. lay Krogius, Ph.D. in psychology, called the “remaining false image”: in Brandon’s mind, 17. f4?! 24. ... Nd3 25. Kg2 Rxh4 26. Kg3 Rh7 27. a3 his knight was still on f7, where it was on Bd6+ 28. Kxg4 Rh2 29. Rg1? The only move that saves the pawn but moves 30-37. I still allow ... Nd3+ (after Rd8). I should I was unjustifiably afraid of ... Rg2+ more 41. Kxg5, Black resigned. have cut my losses with 17. 0-0. than I was of ... Be5 for whatever reason. There are some games where you outplay 17. ... Rd8 18. Qf3 Qa4? 29. ... Ne5+ 30. Kf4 Nf7+ 31. Ke4 your opponents and others where they give My king flirts with disaster. I was hoping you gifts. I think this was a game of the he would check on e8, this way the king former variety but fortunately I was lucky gets closer to c3 after which ... Be5 no not to lose. My lack of development killed longer wins by force due to Nc3. me even without the queens on the board. Still, having the guts to play down a full 31. ... Be5 32. Nc3 piece and never surrender won me this My knight’s first move is to sacrifice game as it has saved me in many other itself for the cause. This game was effec- games. As I have always said, the worst tively played entirely without it. move in any position is resignation. In this game, both opponents often demon- 32. ... Bxc3 33. Rb1 Rh5 34. Bb2 Bxb2 strated good, even creative, play— and a My bishop disappears after its very first lot of resilience. What they both failed to move as well. What a useless piece of wood! do is simply to win an easily won posi- tion—White, by his pawn-grabbing rashness This loses the thread of the attack due 35. Rxb2 Rxg5 36. Rbg2 Rxg2 37. Rxg2 on move 12, Black by a case of chess blind- to my impressive rejoinder. 18. ... Nd3+ ness (which I’ve tried to explain in my keeps my king on his toes. previous note) on move 40. 19. 0-0! Ignoring the threat of ... Nb3: 19. ... Nb3 20. f5 gxf5 (if 20. ... Nxa1 21. fxg6+ Kxg6 Send in your games! 22. Qe4 mate) 21. g6+! Kg8 (21. ... Kxg6 loses to 22. Qxf5+! Kh6 23. axb3!! Qxa1 If you are unrated or rated 1799 24. e4+! and mate after Black sacrifices or be low, then GM Lev Alburt invites random pieces) 22. axb3, winning. you to send your most instructive An important lesson: some threats can game with notes to: and should be ignored. Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN 19. ... Qxc4 20. f5?! 38557-3967 I was blind to Black’s next move, for- 37. ... Nh8? Or e-mail your material to getting to look at all checks and captures [email protected] like I should have while calculating. This gives me some practical chances Perhaps Sterling was simply “in love” to defend. 37. ... Nd6+ followed by 38. ... GM Alburt will select the “most in - with the line mentioned above, where 20. Kf7 was much more active. His knight is struc tive” game and Chess Life will f5 wins. now almost as useless as mine. award an autographed copy of Lev’s Still, Black is winning here—easily. newest book, Platonov’s Chess Acad- 20. ... Qg4+ 21. Qxg4 hxg4 22. f6 gxf6 23. emy (by Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik) exf6 Kg8 38. Kf4 Kf7 39. Kg5 Rd5+ 40. Kg4 to the person submitting the most in structive game and annotations. My connected passed pawns look very (see diagram top of next column) strong but amazingly Black is already bet- Do not send games with only a ter. There’s no way to defend h4 and my I almost played 40. Kh6 when I realized few notes, as they are of little instruc- pieces have yet to leave the back rank. that 40. ... Rh5 would b mate! tive value and can’t be used. Make 24. b4? sure your game (or part of it) and 40. ... Rg5+?? your notes will be of interest to other readers. (see diagram top of next column) I was incredibly grateful for the free rook. And despite what you might think, no www.ChessWithLev.com I lash out hoping for 24. ... Ne6 25. f7+! money changed hands during this game.

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11 ROUNDS,11TITLES The 2015 Championships included adventurous openings as Black, one-move blunders, a six-move forfeit, and family turmoil for one super-GM.

TITLE NUMBER 4 FOR NAKAMURA AND 7 FOR KRUSH

By FM MIKE KLEIN

The City Museum in downtown St. Louis behind Nakamura in rating entering the started slow with an even score through calls itself “an eclectic mix of children’s tournament, had a first U.S. Champi- three rounds. But with the addition of playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavil - onship he’d like to forget. He didn’t two games this year (achieving parity with ion, and architectural marvel.” At times, seriously challenge the top of the tables, the men—an 11-game round robin), Krush the 2015 U.S. Championship and 2015 and forfeited round nine for thrice ignoring had plenty of time to recuperate. She U.S. Women’s Championship might have the arbiter’s request not to take notes blazed to a 7/8 finish to overcome the felt more at home there. during the game. early leader, WGM Katerina Nemcova. Although the top seeds in both tourna - So’s former college roommate, the young Nakamura’s win was his third in three ments had eventually tries in 2015 (he said add ed on to their it was the first time mount ing titles, the in his career he has funhouse fortnight done that). He also (March 31 [Opening “Just getting there [the world bested the fields at Ceremony]-April 14, both the Tradewise 2015) which included Gibraltar Masters as adventurous open - championship] is the goal.” well as the Zurich ings as Black, inexpli - Chess Chal lenge. In cable one-move blun - the lat ter event, he ders, a controversial really needed to show forfeit on move six, NAKAMURA off his blitz acumen and some convoluted to then overtake GM fam ily turmoil with Amer ica’s newest grandmaster. The one GM , turned out to be the in a tiebreaker game. thing missing at the Chess Club and biggest challenger to Nakamura. Already Going into the final round in St. Louis, Scholastic Center of Saint Louis was a playing in his eighth(!) U.S. Championship, it looked like yet another playoff would be playoff, the only time in recent years that the 20-year-old Robson pulverized the required. Instead, Nakamura dis patched neither tournament required one. bottom finishers and fell only a half-point GM Alex Onischuk, thus inval i dat ing any When the points were tallied, GM Hikaru short of Nakamura. attempt by the trailing Robson to draw Nakamura captured his fourth champi- As for the ladies, the absence of IM even. Was there a little piece of Nakamura onship, while GM Irina Krush added a Anna Zatonskih (her first missed champi- that wanted to display his rapid chess

seventh. It’s hard to beat the best. onship since the relocation to St. Louis) prowess in case of a tie? Their pursuers were not the names most seemed to clear Krush’s path for her “Maybe not from the standpoint of expected. GM Wesley So, only nominally fourth-straight first place. Instead, Krush Continued on p. 24

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Their wins represent 4 U.S. Championships for Nakamura and 7 U.S. Women’s Championships for Krush. Below, each is pictured with Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis founder Rex Sinquefield, who continues to be the driving force behind the current chess Renaissance in the U.S. PHOTO, TOP: MIKE KLEIN; PHOTO, BOTTOM LEFT: LENNART OOTES, CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS; PHOTO, BOTTOM RIGHT: AUSTIN FULLER, CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC OF SAINT LOUIS AUSTIN CENTER RIGHT: BOTTOM CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTICPHOTO, OF SAINT LOUIS; CENTER OOTES, LENNART LEFT: BOTTOM MIKE KLEIN; PHOTO, TOP: PHOTO,

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Wesley So's Tumultuous First U.S. Championship

GM Wesley So has had an eventful last year. In the U.S. and was nearly unbeatable in tournament Akobian. Rich inspected a secondary scoresheet October, 2014, he won $100,000 in the first play until his five win, four loss performance in So was writing on below his actual scoresheet. Millionaire Chess Open. Two weeks later, he left April in St. Louis. The notes read, in part, “ and triple Webster University and moved in with an adoptive check” and “use your time.” family in Minnetonka, Minnesota. So forfeited his round nine game after only six moves. Chief Arbiter IA Tony Rich was summoned Rich had warned So in rounds two and three that Shortly after he completed his FIDE transfer to to the board by So’s opponent, GM Varuzhan he was in violation of FIDE rules by taking notes.

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draw, matters relating to a claim and other relevant play against me. Obviously he wanted a free point.” data. Akobian maintained they were still friends. So’s response? “We were.” 11.3 During play the players are forbidden to use notes ... Then there’s FM Paul Truong, a coach on the 11.5 It is forbidden to distract the opponent in Webster team. He said that So had been warned any manner whatsoever. “for three years” and “about a dozen times” about stopping the practice of writing on his scoresheet. 11.7 Persistent refusal by any player to comply Truong said that there were team meetings about with the Laws of Chess shall be penalized by loss it since any reprisal could hurt the entire team of the game. (GM Ray Robson confirmed that the team discussed this issue with So; “Unfortunately it's The six-move loss was the second shortest in U.S. been a habit of mine for years” —So.) Championship history (IM Kamran Shirazi hung a rook on move five in 1984). After the loss, a woman with whom So lives and refers to as “mother” blamed Truong for meddling In an appeal letter, So accepted the arbiter’s with So’s tournament. The woman, Lotis Key, met decision, but explained that he thought that taking So in 2013 at an event in Minnesota and he moved notes on a separate sheet of paper was permissible. in with her shortly after the win at Millionaire He only appealed the loss of rating points, but Chess (Truong claimed on his Facebook page that

PHOTO: LENNART OOTES, CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC OF SAINT LOUIS CENTER OOTES, LENNART PHOTO: FIDE rules state that once moves have been made, So’s scholarship was revoked for team rule the game must be rated. The appeals committee violations, while So had previously stated he was said they could not help recover lost rating points. just taking a break from school). Key has become an ersatz manager and never left the playing hall Internet discussions were plentiful; one comment while So played his games. section on Chess.com saw more than 450 replies. Chess players were fairly equally divided into Key claimed Truong conspired to injure So by two camps. Many argued Rich was correct to paying for and arranging travel for So’s estranged apply the rules and follow through with his biological mother and aunt to visit St. Louis in warnings, while others insisted that a time the first week of the tournament. Truong penalty was more appropriate and this wasn't a vehemently denied the accusations and produced serious infraction. a hotel statement that no room was reserved in his name or on his credit card. Rich consulted with IA Francisco Guadalupe by phone before declaring a forfeit. Guadalupe agreed. So’s mother, Leny So, said hearing her son call In addition, at Rich’s behest, the appeals someone else “mother” was “very painful.” Visiting committee took up the issue of whether it was from Toronto, she continued, “It seems his behavior an appropriate penalty (even though So had not is being controlled. We are blocked [from contact]. requested this). GM Ben Finegold, IM Rusa We fear for his welfare.” Leny said they visited Goletiani, and IA Chris Bird (joining by phone) because they have had trouble talking with Wesley agreed that the penalty was just. since his move to Minnesota.

So said afterward, “This tournament has been a Leny and her sister-in-law, Susan Leonard, claimed nightmare for me and I just want it to be finished.” Wesley would not talk with them in St. Louis In spite of this, his comeback was remarkable. He without Key present. “Our hands are tied,” Leonard rebounded the next day to beat GM Gata Kamsky said. “We want to be very careful because we as Black, then closed out the tournament with don't want to hurt him.” 1 another win to finish clear third (6 ⁄2/11). He also 1 Before round three, Leny So and Leonard were went on to win 3 ⁄2/4 in the opening rounds of , which he flew to days after St. barred from coming to the tournament. According 1 to the club, this was a request of Wesley’s, who Louis. This 5 ⁄2/6 is even better than , who “only” went 5/6 after forfeiting game two in claimed that they attempted to grab his arm after the 1972 World Championship. the previous round.

The forfeit proved to be a discussion topic “We're afraid of the psychological control,” Leny beyond the . It unearthed fissures said. “We're thinking, ‘Is this what happened to in the U.S. national team and within his college Bobby Fischer?’” He had warned So that a third offense would team and family. “This was a difficult tournament for him, a lot of result in forfeiture. Akobian, a past teammate at international events strange and difficult circumstances for him,” where So has served as the American coach, said Robson said. “During tournaments he tries to be In particular, these FIDE rules were at issue: the event was “unfortunate” and insisted that he as professional as possible ... I do see him coming back and doing better.” 8.1b The scoresheet shall only be used for recording didn’t know So would be forfeited. When pressed, the moves, the times of the clocks, offers of a So said, “I can accept Var(uzhan) not wanting to ~Mike Klein

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As has become the norm, the sumptuous Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis drew many fans and covered the event via live Internet streaming.

Continued from p. 20 during the tournament (in the end, he queen’s knight’s journey from b8 to e1 necessarily showing off,” he said, “but just briefly crossed 2800 for the second time elegantly sealed White’s fate. to beat him since I failed to do it in the in his career, before finishing St. Louis Nakamura called the effort “a very bad main tournament. It’s not really that big with a modest gain of 1.3 points to remain game by my standards ... very shaky, to of a deal. world number three). “In tournaments say the least.” You don’t often see both “You don't win this many tournaments like this you’re pretty much forced to try players facing weaknesses on the same in a row unless your name is Magnus,” to win every game,” he said. “That adds a color complex, but you did on this day: Nakamura said. lot of stress.” For fans this “burden” He decided to play this year for two created vintage Nakamura games, reminis - reasons: the “rising level of quality” of the cent of how he might have played a Doubly weak competition (the 2015 U.S. Championship weekend Swiss in his younger years. GM Conrad Holt (2626) was both the youngest and the highest- He saved his most audacious choices GM Hikaru Nakamura (2881) rated in history; Nakamura mentioned So for the younger players—GM Conrad Holt 2015 U.S. Championship (1), St. Louis, Missouri, and GM in particular) got a King’s Indian, GM Daniel Naroditsky 04.01.2015 and as a tune-up before his final FIDE was served a Sicilian Dragon, and GM Notes by GM Benjamin Finegold. Grand Prix event. Nakamura said through - Kayden Troff faced a Benoni! Although in out the tournament that he would finish all three games White had great chances, last in all his 2015 events if it meant Nakamura’s risk-assessment paid off as winning in Khanty-Mansiysk in May. he went three-for-three. A draw to any of In this sense, participation in the U.S. those players would have clipped his rating Championship was a double-edged sword by about three points. for the top American player. While it may The opening-round King’s Indian was have helped him stay sharp for the final not a departure from Nakamura’s reper - leg in his quest to qualify for the Candi - toire (he’s used it to beat former World dates tournament in 2016, he also jeop- Cham pion GM several ardized his rating, which is an addi tional times, amongst many other top players). method of qualifying (two players punch However, the opening carries inherent risk. their Candidates tickets from the Grand That was evident in the first 15 moves, by Prix events, and two others get in via their which time Nakamura had already ditched average 2015 rating). all of his kingside pawns. Before you knew 21. ... Qxe4 Nakamura explained the rating risk it, his pieces invaded while Holt’s were

caused him to take great chances as Black backing up, and a short time later the Holt has been doing well thus far, and CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC OF SAINT LOUIS CENTER OOTES, LENNART PHOTO:

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now has two ways to secure a nice advantage, 22. Bh5 or 22. Ng2 give White a nice position. 22. Bf1? Too passive. Now Hikaru gets full com - pen sa tion for his sacrificed pawn. 22. ... Bd3! 23. Bh3 Nc2! It takes a strong will to allow Be6+, but this was forced and Hikaru always trusts his calculation. 24. Be6+ Rf7 25. Nf5??

Almost any reasonable move was fine and the game would be a tossup. Here, however, Holt undefends f3 and g2 with his move, and now the game ends suddenly. Certainly, Holt assumed Black would play ... Nxa1 at some point, but, Hikaru finds a better idea! 25. ... Ne1!! And it’s all over!!! If White tries to stop Qg2 mate with 26. Nh4, then 26. ... Qg2+ anyways!! Followed by 27. ... Nf3 mate. 26. Ne7+ Kf8 27. Ng6+ Ke8, White resigned. White is helpless against ... Qg2 mate or ... Nf3+ winning for Black.

Nakamura won more smoothly in round IM Nazi Paikidze (top) and WGM Katerina Nemcova tied for second, a full point behind Krush. two over GM , who forgot his analysis deep in the opening. In his next turn as Black, the reigning champion GM Gata Kamsky sat across from Nakamura. Kamsky, winner in 2013 and 2014, last suffered a loss in 2012 in the penultimate round to Nakamura (who went on to win the tournament—his most recent appearance at the event). The two have created a little pattern in the seven incarnations in St. Louis. Beginning in 2009, the trophy reads: Nakamura, Kamsky, Kamsky, Nakamura, Kamsky, Kamsky, Nakamura. Kamsky opened with 1. d4 and expected another King’s Indian, but Nakamura didn’t repeat any openings in St. Louis. Instead 2. ... e6 appeared, and after a long middlegame with inchworm maneu - ver ing, Nakamura’s pieces controlled most of the board.

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me off,” Kamsky said. Nakamura then newcomer; she’s won the Belarusian title uncharacteristically miscalculated after a four times). In the course of the game, Krush des per ate Kamsky chucked a piece at him missed several wins. Two connected passed late in the game. Kamsky, who said he pawns didn’t do the trick, then she inexpli - didn’t prepare much for the tournament, cably didn’t even consider a winning move called the draw a “miracle.” late in the game. She called the missed The half-point that was lost stung chances “pretty devastating” and when her Nakamura, who was still referencing this coach told her that a certain move was -9 game after the event was over. It also cost in the computer evaluation, “that was the him a chance at the yearly “Fischer Prize” final nail ... I was really distraught.” for a perfect score. Nakamura said the chances of repeating a perfect champi- onship are incredibly long. Off Form “I would put it at more like $640,000,” 19. Ne2?! WGM Anna Sharevich (2372) he said. “To accomplish 11-0 is borderline GM Irina Krush (2549) impossible. It’s similar to when Warren The knight was better placed on d4. 2015 U.S. Women’s Championships (6), St. Louis, Buffett did this $1 billion challenge for the 19. ... Bb5 20. Nd4?! Missouri, 04.07.2015 NCAA March Madness last year (for a perfect bracket).” Club founder Rex Sinquefield Perhaps White was hoping for a repeti - said that when organizers tried to buy tion? Not against Nakamura! insurance on the prize, no one knew how to price it. He said he would happily pay 20. ... Ba6 21. Rhe1 Nfd7 22. f4? out the $64,000 for a repeat of Bobby Now Black is probably better. Best was Fischer’s unblemished 1963/4 title. No one 22. a4 Nc4+ 23. Ka2 and the game is has ever gotten past four opening wins since balanced. the prize premiered a few years ago. Meanwhile, the first three rounds of the 22. ... Nc4+ 23. Bxc4 Bxc4 24. f5 Nc5 25. Re3 U.S. Women’s Championship did not go Ke8 26. Bf4? swimmingly for Krush. She struggled to Several inaccurate moves have given even draw her opening game against WGM Black a great position. Sabina Foisor, a woman who has nicked Krush for several points in past years. 26. ... Na4+ 27. Kc1 Ba6 28. e5? 42. Rxg6+?? Krush then beat WIM Viktorija Ni de - A blunder. Did Daniel miss that 29. After battling back White goes for the spite squandering a completely winning Bxe5 was impossible due to 29. ... Bh6? wrong perpetual. Correct was 42. Rd8! position at one point. The following round, Rxd8 43. e8=Q+ Rxe8 44. Rxe8+ Qxe8 45. the Georgian transfer IM Nazi Paikidze 28. ... dxe5 Qxe8+ and although Black’s king can take used a well-timed piece sacrifice to a walk, there’s no avoiding the checks in steamroll the top seed. Hikaru finishes the game very efficiently. the end. Floundering at 50 percent and trailing 29. Rxe5 Bxe5 30. Bxe5 Nxc3 31. Re1 gxf5 32. Nemcova by a full point, Krush then took Bf6? 42. ... hxg6?? control of her event. She won the next The “reflex move” is wrong. 42. ... Bg7! two games to go into the rest day with Even though White is losing, he should The key is to keep the h-pawn on the momentum. at least try 32. Nxf5 Ne2+ 33. Kd2 Rc5 board. It provides cover for the king after Back to the other top seed, Nakamura’s 34. Ng7+ Kf8 35. Ba1 Ng3 and Hikaru 43. Qd5+ Kh8. Krush never bothered to hyped matchup with So in round four would likely win. analyze the move. Other tries for White ended in a draw, then Nakamura went all 32. ... Ne4 33. Nxf5 also fail, for example 43. Rxg7+ Kxg7 44. out for another win as Black in round five Qxc3+ Kf7 45. Qxd2 b1=Q 46. Qd5+ Kg7 against the struggling Naroditsky. Not 47. Qg5+ Qg6. content with his position out of the opening, Nakamura pitched 43. Qxg6+ and after several inaccuracies, wrested the initiative away from White. Now Sharevich gets her draw easily. 43. ... Bg7 44. Qe6+ Kh7 45. Qf5+ Kg8 46. Qd5+ Kh8 47. Qh5+ Kg8 48. Qd5+ Kh8 49. Taking the initiative Qh5+ Kg8, Draw agreed. GM Daniel Naroditsky (2730) GM Hikaru Nakamura (2881) After the game, longtime coach GM 2015 U.S. Championship (5), St Louis, Missouri, Giorgi Kacheishvili told Krush, “Now we’ll 04.05.2015 see what you’re made of.” Notes by GM Benjamin Finegold. “I'm not sure what he recognizes in me, 33. ... Bd3! but he knows to appeal to my fighting (see diagram top of next column) Now everything is hanging. spirit,” Krush said. Krush won the following round, but 18. ... Kf8 34. c3 Rc5! 35. Nxe7 Rb5!, White resigned. again didn’t even bother analyzing an Nakamura sacrificed the Exchange, a elementary tactic. With Black’s king at common thematic idea in the Dragon. Things got really interesting after the lone home and an unguarded bishop on c5, White should be better here, but Daniel rest day. In the women’s field, Krush drew she missed Qh5+, winning the piece was not on his game this tour nament. WGM Anna Sharevich (another tour nament without a fight.

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“If I would have been looking at that 16. ... Nc5 17. Qe3 Bxc3 18. Qxc3 Ne4 19. Qe3 check, it would have spoiled a nice posi - Kb8 20. Rhe1 Rc8 21. Kb1 tion al squeeze!” was Krush’s sanguinity coming out. “I'll be showing that to my students.” Although only a round removed from the Sharevich debacle, she had already changed her tune. In the course of 24 hours, Krush went from thinking it was a “major catastrophe” to a “minor setback.” Nemcova kept pace, winning in rounds six and seven to re-establish a one-point lead over Krush. Here’s her win over first- timer Apurva Virkud: Not so appealing is 12. exd5 Nxd5 for White is opening the position without having its pair of bishops ... There might Sicilian Defense (B20) be no real danger immediately but I still 21. ... g6?! WGM Katerina Nemcova (2361) don’t like the idea. 13. Nxd5 Bxd5 14. g3? In the game I thought it looks natural, WCM Apurva Virkud (2239) c4! and now it’s clear how excellent the but unnecessary as well. I am not sure if 2015 U.S. Women’s Championships (7), St. Louis, bishop on d5 is. I would make such a move. White’s imme - Missouri, 04.08.2015 12. ... Nd7 diate f4-f5 can only help Black’s bishop Notes by Nemcova. Possible, but less accurate is 12. ... Ne4 to develop. 21. ...—22. f5 Bd7 23. fxe6 When I was preparing for this game, I 13. Nxe4 dxe4 14. Ng5 with the key move (23. g4 h5 and Black is opening the found out that there are not many games 14. ... e3! where Black opens the black- position more and more.) 23. ... fxe6 and available of my opponent. Therefore, I squared bishop and creates interesting here we go, the diagonal b1-h7 is decided to search for some Sicilian side - play for both sides. 15. Qxe3 Bxg2 16. weakened and the bishop has an excellent lines that would provide interesting and Rhg1 I still think it is easier to play such spot on g6 or h5. nonstandard play where we both need to position for White. think early on. 22. Nf3 13. dxc5 I decided to exchange queens and go 1. e4 c5 2. b3 I have a need to occupy the d4-square for more of a positional play where I will This is the pick! Alexander Morozevich and I don’t see a reason to wait. try to explore the weakened black squares. is probably currently the strongest advo - 22. ... Qxe3 23. Rxe3 Rc7 24. Rd4 Rhc8 25. cate for this line, in 2014 he has 16(!) 13. ... Bxc5 14. Nd4 Ng5 h6 26. Nxe4 dxe4 games with this 2. b3 move; however, we Here we have a kind of French pawn can find also Magnus Carlsen and other structure with my extra b3-move. I thought Although the computer evaluates this strong players playing it from time to time. that this position is more comfortable for as dead equal, I see White’s position as far more comfortable. White has the 2. ... d6 3. Bb2 Nc6 4. Nc3 White, because Black’s light-square bishop has limited space and I have the g2-g4 important d6-square and a pawn majority More popular is the immediate 4. Bb5 followed by f4-f5 plan in the future. on the queenside that will get to see action or 4. f4, but it’s okay my move is fine too. However, Black has also a future with soon. 4. ... Nf6 5. Bb5 Bd7 6. f4 a6 7. Bxc6 Bxc6 8. doubling rooks on the c-file and pressing 27. a4 Bd5? Qe2 e6 9. Nf3 Qc7 on the c2-pawn. Objectively speak ing, Black should have no troubles as well. Quite a brave move ... but not very good. Now we both developed a majority of It helps White to get time and fix the our pieces and it’s time to decide where 14. ... Qb6 15. Qd3 queenside pawn structure in White’s favor. to castle. Better was to fight White’s potential pawn Preparing Nce2 to support or recapture advances on the queenside with 27. ... b5 10. 0-0-0 on d4 with the knight. while getting some space for Black’s maneuver ing. There is no problem with 15. ... Bb4!? kingside. To be honest, I even think that I like this idea of Black to exchange the 28. c4! Bc6 29. Ba3 Ka8 30. a5! with more aggressive players such as Irina other knight and have a quick knight Krush or Alisa Melekhina, I would choose transportation to the central e4-square. the more peaceful alternative. In this game Possible was also 15. ... Bxd4 16. Qxd4 I aimed for a more complicated position Qxd4 17. Rxd4 and White still can transfer though. Although it is probably equal after the remaining knight to d4 and then 10. 0-0 Be7 11. e5 dxe5 12. Nxe5 0-0 13. wonder whether to follow a plan with g2- Rae1, I feel that White has a slightly more g4 and f4-f5, or some pawn advancement comfortable position. on the queenside. 10. ... 0-0-0 11. d4 d5! 16. a3 (see diagram top of next column) Although I planned to play the above mentioned Nce2, I realized that I don’t A very strong move by Apurva. Without like the black bishop on b4 where it has this move, Black gives space to White’s some future possibilities of cooperation White is in time to get most everything pieces and donates quite an advantage. with ... Nd7-c5-e4 and ... Qa5. It looked she wants in this position. White’s pieces 12. e5 better to take him off the board. will soon completely domi nate the position.

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30. ... h5 31. h4 Re8 32. Kb2 Rcc8 33. Kc3 Ka7 59. ... b5 over-the-board decisions I made in St. 34. Bc5+ Ka8 35. Bb6 Kb8 36. Rd6 Ka8 37. Louis (“decision” as in more than a simple A more challenging move is 59. ... b6!? Kd4 Kb8 38. Re1 Rg8 39. g3 Rge8 40. Ra1 Rg8 move, but something that led to the game where I calculated 60. Ra8 (60. c6? Kb5! 41. Ra2 Rge8 42. Re2 Rg8 43. Rd2 Rge8 44. going in a completely different direction.) [and this position is equal at the end. Ke3 I had been looking at this Exchange sac - White has no more power to support the rifice for a while, but this is the first Now I see White as in the best possible c-pawn and playing 61. c7 is self- moment in the game I can actually imple - set-up to create something. White’s king destructing for it gives 61. ... Kc6 with a ment it. The alternative was 21. ... Na5, is blocking the e4-pawn from any future winning position for Black.] 61. Kc3 Rh7 try ing to win the c3-pawn, but the c3- advancement, the rooks take care of the 62. Kb3 Rg7 is equal; 60. Rb8! is the most pawn is not such a valuable prize when d-file, the bishop of the black squares, accurate win for it immediately placed the the king is weak. and the pawns are ready to advance. rook to cut off the king.) 60. ... bxc5+ 61. Kxc5 Rh7 62. Rb8 and thought its much 21. ... Nxe5! 22. Bxe5 Rxe5 23. Nxe5 Qxe5 44. ... Rg8 45. R2d4 Rge8 46. b4 Rg8 47. Bc5 better, but not 100 percent winning. It is Rh8 48. Rd2 Rhg8 49. Rxc6! winning though. 62. ... Ka4 63. Kd6 a5 While it’s nice to move around and keep 64. Ke7 Ka3 65. Rb6 a4 66. Kf8 and the a good position with a clear advantage, king mercilessly goes to capture the rook the point for the game will not just appear or f7-pawn. Black has no chances to out of nowhere. Therefore, this was a escape such a position. crucial moment to calculate properly, see the emerging forced rook endgame and 60. Rb8! evaluate it correctly. No way back for the black king! 49. ... Rxc6 50. Rd7 Rg7 60. ... Kb4 61. c6 f5 62. exf6 e.p. Rc7 63. Ke5 The computer recommends 50. ... Kc8 Rxc6 64. f7 Rc5+ 65. Kxe6 Rf5 66. f8=Q+ Rxf8 51. Rxf7 Rc7 52. Rf6 Kd7 53. Kxe4 Rg7 67. Rxf8 a5 68. Kf6 a4 69. Kxg6 a3 70. Ra8 and trying to keep this position in a passive Kb3 71. f5 a2 72. f6, Black resigned. The forced result of the Exchange sac - way. I still believe that White will be able I think this game is very instructional rifice. The pride of White’s position, the to break through on the queenside and in regard to opposite-color bishop play and e5-pawn and Bf6, is gone, and so are all win. There are just too many weaknesses the advantage of fixing a pawn structure hopes of attacking the king. Black has a in the black position, Black is two pawns for one’s favor. There was long prepara tion very solid structure and can realistically down and there is no reason why one of prior to the sacrifice and a deep anal y sis win a second pawn as well. The only the black rooks should be better than the of emerging rook endgame involved. I con - problem is, material is limited, and if more perfectly placed bishop on either c5 or d6. sidered this game as one of the most critical pieces are traded, White will be fine even at the championship. 51. Rd8+ Kc7 52. Rh8! if Black wins the second pawn. However, The champ then chipped away with two White really needed to grasp the essence Now the black rook on g7 is quite locked. wins in rounds eight and nine, while of the position immediately, which is not Nemcova drew both rounds. It took Krush 52. ... Rxc5 so easy to do as it has just appeared on ten days and nine rounds, but she finally the board. Alisa plays a very natural move, This is pretty much the only choice for caught the leader with two games re maining Qd4, trying to trade pieces, but Black can Black—trying to survive a rook endgame. (Krush also needed a late- tour na ment run away from the trade. Even worse is 52. ... Kd7 53. Bf8. comeback in 2014 to keep the title). This effort against FM Alisa Melekhina 24. Qd4 53. bxc5 Kc6 54. Rc8+ showed Krush’s superior positional under - 24. Bd3!? I’d say this is definitely not Just getting time, there is no other point standing: an obvious move, making no effort to save in this move. the c3-pawn. 24. ... Qxc3 25. Rad1 This 54. ... Kd7 55. Rf8 Kc6 56. Kxe4 Kxc5 57. Rc8+ Catching up will lead to trades, either of light-squared Kb4 58. Kd4 Kxa5 59. c5 bishops or rooks (Rc2 is coming); 24. Bb7!? FM Alisa Melekhina (2321) a neat tactical approach: 24. ... Qxe3 25. GM Irina Krush (2549) fxe3 Bxb7 26. Rd7 Bc5 27. Rxb7 Bxe3+ 2015 U.S. Women's Championships (8), St. Louis, Well, this is not quite a draw yet, there is Missouri, 04.09.2015 play left in the endgame. Notes by Krush. 24. ... Qg5 An important question in chess is: what to trade and what to leave on the board? I certainly made sure to answer this ques - tion for myself during the game. I un der - stood: Black wants to trade nothing. Def - initely not queens. Not rooks. Light-squared bishops would be the least evil. By the This was the position that had to be way, ... Rd8 is threatened. calculated 10 moves ago during the Ex- 25. Rad1 Rc4 26. Qd3 Bb5! change sacrifice. If this endgame is a draw, then the whole thing was a mistake and Little moves like this won the game. White should have tried to press on the Just improving the bishop, getting it under queenside with pawns. Luckily, every thing The decision I took in the diagrammed the queen’s protection, controlling d7 just is fine. position is definitely one of the top two in case, and allowing a future ... Ba4 idea.

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27. Rb2 a way to play for mate. 35. Qg2 Qh3! I was pretty sure Alisa was not happy 34. ... Rc1 35. Qe4 Qc3 36. Rf1 Rxf1+ 37. Kxf1 The continuation 35. ... Rxh2+? 36. with her position at this point. I thought Bb5+, White resigned. Qxh2 Nxh2 37. Kxh2 is no bargain for 27. Rb2 was a tricky move. If I am not Black, as the a-pawn is worrisome. Psychological Exchange sacrifices are a careful, it could be preparing something powerful thing, as GM Tigran Petrosian 36. Qxh3 Rxh3 like a4 or Bc6!?! (at some point). But if showed. Black is paying attention, then in itself, Incredibly, White can’t avoid the mates Rb2 doesn’t help White. and has no time to advance her a-pawn. With a Krush-Nemcova final-round 27. ... Qc5 match u p looming, some of the luster came 37. Kg2 Rxh2+ 38. Kf1 Rh1+ 39. Kg2 off in round 10. Krush did her part though, Protecting the rook so that on a4 the 39. Ke2 Re1 mate. as she used a knight-and-rook combo as bish o p can take. Also attacking the c3- perfectly as the chessboard allows against 39. ... Rg1+ 40. Kh3 h5, White resigned. pawn. WFM Jennifer Yu (one of three wildcards With 41. ... g4 mate coming. 28. Bf3 on the women’s side; none of whom are old enough to vote). When I saw this move, which doesn’t Meanwhile, Nemcova made her only help White in any particular way, I got major slip of the event and relinquished very optimistic about my position. Knight-rook combo her grip on the lead, which she had clear since round three. Paikidze, a student at 28. ... Ba4 29. Re1 WFM Jennifer R. Yu (2278) the University of Maryland, Baltimore GM Irina Krush (2549) 29. Rc1 Bg5 the other bishop comes County, took out the Webster University 2015 U.S. Women’s Championships (10), St. Louis, into play—that’s why ideally Black keeps graduate student to place them both one Missouri, 04.11.2015 all pieces on the board; they can be used point behind Krush with one round to play. for the attack. Krush’s mystique essentially ended any doubts to her title defense right there. In 29. ... Bf6 post-game interviews with both Paikidze and Nemcova, neither gave themselves much chance to overtake the leader, even though Nemcova still controlled her own destiny. That lack of optimism proved correct as Krush simplified her 11th game and never gave Nemcova any chances for compli - cations in the final round. Krush held a miniscule edge when she repeated the position to clinch her seventh title and fourth in a row. 32. ... g5 When asked prior to the last round if They say three pieces is mate, and here she knew who had the record for most comes the third piece. Maybe she was U.S. Women’s Championships, Krush 30. Qe3 inspired by Nakamura, who also played didn’t, but quipped self-referentially, “I do A blunder, but White’s position is bleak ... g5 and got his rook in the attack versus hope one day that I will know that person!” by this point. Troff (as you’ll see later in this article). By the same time the next day, she’d researched the answer: WIM Gisela Kahn 30. ... Bxc3 31. Rd2 Bxd2 32. Qxd2 Rc2 33. 33. bxa6 Rxb2 34. Rxb2 Rh6 Gresser with nine. “I’d like to break the Qd8+ Kg7 34. Qh4 Black is of course winning, but Krush record one day,” Krush said. “If I get to Black can take a third pawn, but there’s finishes with panache. 10, that’ll be pretty good.”

2015 U.S. Championship Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Score GM Hikaru Nakamura 2881 x ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 1 ½ 1 8 GM Ray Robson 2758 ½ x 1 ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 7½ GM Wesley So 2841 ½ 0 x 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 6½ GM Alexander Onischuk 2747 0 ½ 0 x 1 ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 6 GM Gata Kamsky 2762 ½ 1 0 0 x ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 5½ GM Varuzhan Akobian 2703 0 ½ 1 ½ ½ x 1 ½ 0 0 ½ 1 5½ GM Samuel Sevian 2655 ½ ½ 1 0 ½ 0 x ½ 1 1 0 ½ 5½ GM Samuel L. Shankland 2742 ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ 0 1 ½ 5 GM Kayden W. Troff 2634 0 0 0 ½ ½ 1 0 ½ x 1 ½ 1 5 GM Conrad Holt 2626 0 0 1 ½ 0 1 0 1 0 x 1 0 4½ GM Timur Gareev 2677 ½ 0 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 0 ½ 0 x ½ 4 GM Daniel Naroditsky 2730 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 1 ½ x 3

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Krush said it was fitting to win on the to rethink his strategy for future champi- The most testing move is 15. f4. Likely, same Sunday as Orthodox Easter. She onships: “Next time I will play for two Troff did not want to go into the compli- was going to church nearly every day results.” cations that Hikaru had looked at, likely, following her games. She goes so often It was the last of the four losses that in home analysis. 15. ... gxf4 16. gxf4 Ng6 that the local parishioners know her as created a stir both inside the playing hall 17. Nc4 Bd4+ 18. Kh1 Nf6 is one interest - 1 the “chess player.” One service was 3⁄2 and in online discussion forums. Chief ing line, with a dynamic balance. hours, mostly standing. Arbiter Tony Rich cited So for “taking notes” 15. ... Qf6 16. Qh5?! Bh6!? “I see absolute harmony between what early in the round nine game versus happened in my tournament and what Akobian, and followed through with his A surprising move, with the idea of ... happened on the calendar I’m living by,” previous warning to forfeit him. For more Qg7 and ... Nf6 kicking out the queen, Krush said. She said that on Good Friday, on the ruling, and So’s new life away from followed by ... g5-g4 and Black has the the day that Christians believe Jesus was college, see the sidebar. initiative. Robson won again in round seven to crucified, she “suffered” and vomited both 17. Nd1!? before and during the round. “I never equal Nakamura on 5/7. Perhaps incited forgot that the last day of the tournament by this, Nakamura took yet another gam - I suggested this move in the commentary ble as Black the following round. How do room before Troff played it, to try to get is Easter. This day is a happy day, a day you top a King’s Indian and Dragon? How the knight to either f5, g4, or c4. But it is of victory for all believers. I had faith this about a novelty in the Benoni! a bit too slow. day would see my resurrection.” Nemcova and Paikidze tied for second 17. ... g4! 18. Ne3 Bxe3 19. Rxe3 Qg7 20. hxg4 1 with 7 ⁄2/11 and both were pleased with Gambling as Black Nxg4? the result. Nemcova said it was her first GM Kayden Troff (2634) time qualifying for the Women’s World Even stronger is 20. ... Nf6! 21. Qh1 GM Hikaru Nakamura (2881) Championship (the top three finishers Nfxg4 22. Re2 f5 when Black has the 2015 U.S. Championship (9), St. Louis, Missouri, earned spots). Ni’s torrid finish included initiative. 04.09.2015 five wins and two draws in the final seven Notes by GM Benjamin Finegold. 21. Rc3?! games; her fourth place equaled her best U.S. Women’s Championship. Sharevich finished fifth, giving the Webster team (Sharevich, Nemcova, Robson) a combined +10 score—14 wins against four losses in decisive games. Goletiani played in her first championship since 2012 and started fast before taking sixth. On the other side of the playing hall, the second half produced divergent story - lines from two other Webster students, one past and one present. Current Webster Gorlok, GM Ray Robson, shook off a loss to Kamsky in round five to beat former teammate GM Wesley So in Hikaru thought 21. Re2 was best, and round six. After going more than 50 games 14. ... g5 that White should be better. The rook is oddly placed on c3. without a loss, this was So’s second loss, A novelty. Dutch Super-IM Benjamin and he would have two more to follow. One Bok played 14. ... Nf6 in 2014 and drew. 21. ... Ndf6 22. Qh1 Re5 23. Qf3?! loss was to 14-year-old GM Sam Sevian, a Hikaru’s move livens up the game and tries young talent universally praised by his to prevent White from easily playing f4. A better try is 23. Nc4 Nxe4! (23. ... peers. So only carded one draw on the Rxe4 24. f3! Rxc4 25. Bxc4 is good for crosstable in the entire event, causing him 15. h3 White.) 24. Nxe5 Qxe5 25. Bf4 Qd4 26.

2015 U.S. Women’s Championship Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Score GM Irina Krush 2553 x 0 ½ 1 ½ 1 1 ½ 1 1 1 1 8½ IM Nazi Paikidze 2349 1 x 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 7½ WGM Katerina Nemcova 2361 ½ 0 x ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 7½ WIM Viktorija Ni 2275 0 ½ ½ x ½ 0 ½ 1 1 1 1 1 7 WGM Anna Sharevich 2372 ½ ½ 0 ½ x 1 1 0 ½ ½ 1 1 6½ IM Rusudan Goletiani 2321 0 ½ ½ 1 0 x 0 1 1 1 ½ ½ 6 WGM Tatev Abrahamyan 2413 0 ½ ½ ½ 0 1 x 1 1 0 0 1 5½ WGM Sabina-Francesca Foisor 2331 ½ ½ ½ 0 1 0 0 x 1 1 ½ ½ 5½ WGM Apurva Virkud 2239 0 ½ 0 0 ½ 0 0 0 x ½ 1 1 3½ WIM Annie Wang 2278 0 ½ 0 0 ½ 0 1 0 ½ x 1 0 3½

FM Alisa Melekhina 2321 0 0 0 0 0 ½ 1 ½ 0 0 x ½ 2½ WFM Jennifer R. Yu 2278 0 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 ½ 0 1 ½ x 2½

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Be3 Qxd5 27. Bg2 when both sides have The estimation was correct and Robson chances, irrespective of the engine’s eval - won without much fight. For Nakamura, uation of 0.00! his extra pawn on the b-file looked ready to produce a five-hour grind. Instead, 23. ... Bd7 Onischuk made life easy by walking into a and hung a rook. He smiled at his uncharacteristic blunder and then congrat- ulated Nakamura. The champ now sits at four titles, one behind Kamsky and half way to Fischer. “It's fairly likely I’ll be back, but everything depends on the FIDE cycle and when the tournaments are,” Nakamura said of 2016. Robson said that this was his best tournament ever. “I would have liked to at least get into a playoff, but overall I can’t complain.” Hikaru highly criticized this move in the As for Krush, she will be back too, but post-game press interview and added “White her career is about to take a new trajectory. is winning after 24. Rb3.” Although the “You can expect me more in [an ambas - engines may not agree with that assessment sador] role,” she said. “I’m not completely (again, 0.00) we can see Hikaru was not GM Ray Robson took second place, a mere half-point stepping away from chess, but the balance happy with his play this game. The result, behind Nakamura. will shift somewhat.” She runs a chess however, says otherwise! school in New York City and also enjoys 29. ... Nxe4+ 30. Ke3 Bxg2 31. Qf4 Nxc3 32. live commentary and serving as a special 24. Qd3? Qg5+ Kf8 33. bxc3 Re8+ 34. Kf2 guest at large scholastic events. A few The losing move. White cannot afford days after the tournament, she set up her The other tries allow nice mates: 34. to move all of his pieces away from his first Facebook and Instagram account. Kd3 Bf1 mate; 34. Kf4 Re4+ 35. Kf5 Qh3+ king! Will she be as successful in business? 36. g4 Re5+ 37. Kf6 Re6+ 38. dxe6 Qxc3+ “I think so. I love chess ... I really know it 39. Kf5 Qe5 mate. 24. ... Qh6 25. Bg2 from A to Z. You operate on the principle An up and down Benoni has finally gone 34. ... Bh1+, White resigned. of you do good to all people. The business in Hikaru’s favor and he blows away Troff is secondary to doing good.” with a blistering attack. Nakamura is definitely not taking a Nakamura would nurse that half-game break in his career. His lifelong goal of lead into his direct encounter with Robson 25. ... Qh2+ 26. Kf1 competing for the world title is closer than on the tournament’s second Saturday, at any previous point. round 10. Robson wanted to avoid a Berlin At the closing ceremony of the 2014 and decided the night before to play a World Championship, an announcement sideline in the Four Knights Opening, which was made that the 2016 World Champi- didn’t really surprise the former American onship would be in the United States. scholastic prodigy. Nakamura remained skeptical but said “Ray doesn’t normally play the Four he’d welcome the event. Knights but fortunately growing up I played “If I were to win the Candidates I’d want it a lot and I’m familiar with the structures,” to play somewhere like New York probably, Nakamura explained. He said that by this or maybe California actually since I’ve been point in the event, his focus shifted from out there quite a bit recently. For the most protection of rating points to winning the part, just getting there is the goal. As we event. “I didn't see the point in going crazy,” saw with Magnus, it took him a long time he said about the static game. just to get to the world championship match. The tournament win was still a long 26. ... Nxf2! There are a lot of hurdles, so if I get there, way off. In the final round, Nakamura had Very accurately calculated by Hikaru. it’s not going to matter where I play.” the super-solid Onischuk, while Robson For now, there’s that issue of where to had the stylistically diametric GM Timur 27. Kxf2 Bh3 28. Qf1 spend the $45,000 first place prize. The Gareev. In the championship, Gareev had tournament closed on April 14, one day No better is 28. Qf3 Ng4+ 29. Kf1 Qh1+ already played the Schliemann Defense, before tax day. Nakamura said he’d use 30. Ke2 Qxg2+ 31. Qxg2 Bxg2. Owen’s Defense, and the nameless 1. d4 some to pay Uncle Sam. As for the rest, d6 2. Nf3 h6?! It’s hard to even think of 28. ... Rxe4!! “I'll probably just invest it ... maybe I’ll go any opening where Black plays 2. ... h6. to a playoff hockey game.” Hikaru said this was the key to the “Timur, with him, anything is possible,” knight sacrifice. Now Black is winning Robson said going into the game. Gareev due to the open white king and misplaced took white and played the (relatively See much more about the Championships white pieces on the queenside. mainstream) Veresov Attack, all the while at the official site, uschesschamps.com, Nakamura peeking at the game to see including photos and .pgn files for all the 29. Nxe4 what he needed to do in his. games, and FM Kostya Kavutskiy’s round-by- Also losing for White is 29. Qh1 Ng4+! “It seemed like right at the start, when I round reports. See the April archives of Chess 30. Kf3 (30. Kf1? Qxh1 mate) 30. ... Bxg2+ looked at Ray’s game, he was already better, Life Online on uschess.org for additional or winning, or something,” Nakamura said. reports from St. Louis.

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Shaka* and Schach

The inaugural Hawaii Chess Festival, held at idyllic Waikiki Beach and won by Armenian GM Hovhannes Gabuzyan, gave participants a taste

of chess-playing paradise. By GM ALEJANDRO RAMIREZ

he life of a chess player is a strange Once in a while, however, the stars don’t come out of nowhere; they come from one. We travel a lot, but the location and the planets align, Caissa smiles upon the tournaments and events hosted around is rarely a major factor in our us and organizes a strong, worthwhile the nation, the training pits for strong T equation. Neither is climate, food, event in paradise. This year this piece of players, the proving grounds for young or sometimes even local culture. If heaven on Earth was known as the talents and the oppor tunity for the com - the tournament is good, that is where we Hawaii Chess Festival. munity to get a taste of what real chess go. World Cup in middle of nowhere Chess in America is definitely getting competition is. Russia, in winter, with a 48 hour long stronger, both at the top level and at the I had the pleasure of visiting Hawaii, trip there and back? Of course—where scholastic. USA now has two top-10 play - specifically the island of O’ahu, late last do I sign up? Small open tourna ment in ers, a gold medalist from the past Olym pi ad, year. The place was beyond my imagina - sunny California? Eh, probably not going and the World Under-14 female champion. tion, beautiful past any description I could to that one. Nothing to scoff at! But these achievements conjure with simple words, and home of

The common Hawaiian hand gesture that can be used as a form of thanks, a greeting, or a goodbye. * PHOTO COURTESY OF HAWAII CHESS FESTIVAL

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the best food I have tasted in my life. along with the lectures, should be integral an attempt to take all the possible prize When I learned that there was going to of any festival, and should be mandatory money in the tournament, but he was not be a tournament hosted in Waikiki Beach, of any invited grandmasters that are so successful at it. Meanwhile the intrepid there was simply no way I could miss it. getting hefty conditions to a tournament. GMs Hovhannes Gabuzyan and Robert As a chess player one has to make tough It was a day to meet grandmasters, interact Aghasaryan traveled from distant Armenia choices regarding travel and scheduling, with them, play in a simultaneous exhi - for this event! This is definitely the Hawaiian and attending Hawaii meant skipping bition (normal or blindfolded, as given by warrior spirit, even if they were basically Cappelle-la-Grande and Reykjavik, but the one and only GM Timur Gareev!), learn from as far away as possible from the the rainy beaches of Dunkirk and the from them ... to ask questions and gain tournament. frigid temperatures of Iceland simply could knowledge that cannot be taught in books. I started off well, with 3/3 after beating not compare. We had the chance to explore Hawaii Shoker. After this came one of the craziest The event in Hawaii was exactly that— thanks to the incredible generosity of the days of chess I’ve ever had ... I kept waking a festival. There were several concurrent local players and the planned activities up at some ungodly time (like 7 a.m., is tournaments, including blitz sections, from the organizers. Whale watching was that even a real hour? What is this simultaneous exhibitions, a chess camp very fun, and although only Sabrina and “breakfast” thing you keep mentioning?). and lectures by grandmasters. It was more I got to see the whale, I think it is safe to First to go hiking with Yifan and her family, than just going to a tournament. The assume that everyone had a fantastic the next to play the Hawaii Blitz. I guess warmth of the locals, the players, the leisurely time at sea. the time difference was very real, a full organizers ... it was like instantly clicking The main events of the festival were the five hours to my native Texas. The into a community. Grandmaster Challenge and the Open tournament was stacked: Shankland, For me the festivities started when I section of the International. Without a doubt Shoker, Huschenbeth ... a six-round arrived in Hawaii. A very delayed flight put the Grandmaster Challenge was the most double Swiss, so basically a marathon. me there an hour late for the VIP dinner. spectator friendly: GM Sam Shankland, GM Somehow I was the highest rated player I came into the dinner party wearing my , GM Timur Gareev and IM Shinya in the event as my USCF blitz was well informal travel attire, with a suitcase in Kojima battled it out in 12 bloody rounds. over 2800 (and still is, by some mathe - 1 1 one hand and a travel pillow around my Shinya was chosen as the lucky winner matical miracle). I lost to Shankland ⁄2-1 ⁄2 neck. I had a quick drink and joined the from an auction made before the event to but recovered with 2-0 wins against party. I saw some good old friends—GM determine who would play in the tourna - everyone else to tie for first. Not a bad Maurice Ashley who I’ve had the delight ment; the highest bidder declined, and the way to start the day, and I followed it up to do commentary with, WIM Sabrina second place elected Kojima in his stead. with a nice win against Aghasaryan. Chevannes who is my best European friend The strongest player from Japan, he wasn’t Unfortunately for me, Gabuzyan showed by far (at least she is when I can going to be bullied around by the grand - me who is boss in round five of the main understand her strange accent—she is masters. Their tournament was split in two; event (the Hawaii International Open), and from the United Kingdom) and GM Hou day one had six rounds (three of rapid and he convincingly won the tournament. I was Yifan who should be everybody’s role model three of blitz). The second day of their able to draw my last round and finished on how to be a superstar and still as tournament would be the finale of the in some sort of tie for second. I would show humble as they come. And of course, the festival. you the game against Gabuzyan normally, wonderful organ iz er Beau Mueller. Organiz - After day one Shankland led by a point, because he beat me in a nice positional ing an event of this magnitude is no easy while Kojima trailed. Still, it was only the manner and punished all my mistakes, task, and doing it for the first time in the halfway point. The grandmasters took a but I’ll show you my round four game remote island of O’ahu was even tougher. couple of day’s rest while the International instead because it’s my article: However, Beau managed to accommodate Open kicked off. The attend ance of the the players beautifully, the tournament event, to me, was the only disappoint ing ran without a single major hiccup and I part of the event. It is true that Hawaii is (A14) can confidently say everyone was very far away for most people, and overall it GM Alejandro Ramirez (2675) pleased with ... well ... everything! was an expensive tournament to go to, but GM Robert Aghasaryan (2381) After a few rounds of bughouse and with $5,000 for first prize, a beautiful chess - 04.16.2015 Notes by Ramirez catching up over a little mai tai, we called cation, and wonderful play ing con ditions, This game was played after the blitz it an evening and got ourselves ready for it seemed that not enough players showed tournament, so it was definitely a long the week to come. up. Besides myself, GMs Samy Shoker, day of chess ... The first chess activity was Magic Island Alex Shabalov and Niclas Huschenbeth Day. For me, these types of activities, came from the mainland. Gareev joined in Continued on p. 36

At A Glance Hawaii International Open

1 Date: March 14-22, 2015 | Location: Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii | 108 players | Top Finishers: Open, 1st, 5 ⁄2: 1 Hovhannes Gabuzyan; 2nd-4th, 4 ⁄2: Alejandro Ramirez, Samy Shoker, Robert Aghasaryan; 5th-7th, 4: Niclas Huschenbeth, Ryosuke 1 1 Nanjo, Shinya Kojima; 8th-10th, 3 ⁄2: Nikolai Andrianov, Yogesh Gautam, Anthony F. Saidy; Amateur/Reserve, 1st, 5 ⁄2: Abir Sinha; 1 2nd, 5: Scott Kira; 3rd-5th, 4 ⁄2: Todd Imada, Heather Flewelling, Lorenzo Farinas, Jr.; 6th-9th, 4: Sharma Prachet, Neil Doknjas, 1 Jonathan Jo Crowe, An Riccardo Tran; Novice, 1st, 6: Erwell Mari Dulay; 2nd, 5: Giorgio Tran; 3rd-4th, 4 ⁄2: Yang Xu, Robert Junyu Liu; 5th-10th, 4: Dylan Tucker, Kacy Kuniyoshi, Pe San, Joshua White, Shigemi Degawa, Dan Volosnikov. | Chief Tournament Director: Carol Jarecki. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF HAWAII CHESS FESTIVAL

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IM Anthony Saidy interviews two-time women’s world champion Hou Yifan, who headlined the Hawaii Chess Festival.

Hou Yifan participated in a whale watch ing expedition while at the festival. PHOTO COURTESY OF HAWAII CHESS FESTIVAL

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Upon learning that Women’s World second round. Exercising her right to In Liu Wenzhe’s very interesting book Champion Hou Yifan would appear at the challenge of , Hou Chinese [Batsford, 2002] 1 1 Hawaii Chess Fest—in lieu of defending her regained the title in 2013 by a 5 ⁄2-1 ⁄2 match he says women are equal in tactics, but title—this writer could not resist the chance victory. inferior in strategy. This is a theory book, not really practical; I to meet the young Chinese superstar and After tying for third at Gibraltar this can’t fully understand it. Yes, I think we are interview her in one of his favorite places. February short of her 21st birthday, Hou good in tactics, about strategy I am not 100 To players of my generation, China was a Yifan pushed her rating to 2686, around percent sure. non-factor. China had its own form of chess, 65th in the world, just ahead of Judit , and its chessplayers were simply Polgar. [This writer is no fan of the inces - Now a question from GM Yasser not seen internationally. But something was sant comparison of ratings. Judit is 38 Seirawan, whom you know. What is your incubating there. Soviet masters visited, and has a much longer record of excellence final ambition? To be in the top 10, or starting in the 1950s. at the very highest level.] more? If you set any final goal, how can you go The world sat up and took notice at the Hou had a contract to come to Hawaii, and further? I should fight to be in top 10. That Buenos Aires Olympiad of 1978. There, an the Women’s World Championship in Sochi, means the elite level, it means more than unknown Chinese player, Liu Wenzhe, check - Russia started without her. Was she eyeing winning a tournament like Women’s mated Dutch GM Jon Hein Donner in under bigger fish? At press time the final match Championship. Yes, I would like to play a 20 moves. Then in 1991, won the was pending between of match with Carlsen, of course, but I still women’s world crown, ending Georgian Russia and of Ukraine. have some distance to catch him, I’m hegemony. Other Chinese women, At the Hawaii Festival Hou took part in a looking forward. If I play him now, I have no and Xu Yuhua, would later win the title, after quadrangular rapid/blitz tournament, leaving hope to win. [He is more than four years her FIDE’s unfortunate introduction of the GMs Timur Gareev and Sam Shankland far senior, and has defeated her in two classical games.] knockout format, as well as Olympic gold. behind. Armenia’s 19-year-old GM Hovannes In 2014 the western state of denial about Gabozyan dominated the Open tournament When you walk around Beijing, do people China’s chess excellence came to an end: for a $5,000 prize. It had six other grand - recognize you? China, for the first time, won the overall masters among 108 participants. Condi tions In the national-team sports area, yes. . and hospitality under Hawaii Chess Federation Around the university, no. Many would President Beau Mueller were superb. recognize my name, it is better-known than All was achieved by a cultivated elite in a my face. We don’t televise live games as in country where chess lacks popularity. The personable Hou Yifan was most gracious basketball. Chess is not that popular in Methods are laid out in Liu’s book Chinese during the interview. She may admire Bobby China. In 1895 China suffered a School of Chess. They are peculiar to China, Fischer as a player, but she is nothing like catastrophic setback from the West. We but no one can argue with success. him. developed our own games [like xiangqi, Hou Yifan was born in provincial Xinghua IM Anthony Saidy: Thanks for granting Chinese chess]. Only in the open policy on February 27, 1994. The story goes that this interview to our readers. How did you from 1979-80 under Deng Tsiao-ping was at age three she was so taken with some learn to speak English so well? international chess welcomed. GM Yifan: I had a lot of practice from a chess pieces in the window of a shop that [I showed her a decades-old mini- young age, solving daily problems. I went to her dad, a magistrate, bought them for her. com puter that plays xiangqi. The English school, got fundamental She started regular play at six. At nine, GM instructions in Chinese were over the knowledge. Ye Jingchuan pronounced her an “excep- reporter’s head. I offered it to Ms. Hou.] tional genius.” That year the family, including How many years of English did you take? No, you keep it. It is very precious. her mom, a nurse, moved to Beijing to be Not years, hours. near the National Chess Center. At 13 she How do you use computers for training? [I was deeply impressed. Young They can help you check opponent’s games, was Chinese women’s champ. At 14 and a Americans profi cient in Chinese are rare.] check accuracy of analysis, but classical half she became the youngest-ever female books can help you with tactics, endgames, to gain the overall grandmaster title and Here's a question from our USCF and intuition. made the finals of the Women’s World presi dent, Ruth Haring: If equal numbers Championship, losing out to Russia’s of men and women played chess, would What classical books have you read? . At 16, in 2010, she it level the playing field (equalizing Nimzowitsch? became the youngest person ever to gain strength)? Not entirely. I don’t really think so. The nature of man a world chess crown. Tarrasch? and woman is different. Woman is more Not really. The roulette-like vicissitudes of the knock- sensi tive and emotional. Women are more out system, which culminates in rapid kind in facing an emergency. When you are Botvinnik? games, were brought home to Hou Yifan in time pressure you must be calm, not He’s in Russian, and I don’t understand

two years later, when she lost out in the nervous. Men can be more concentrated. Russian. Some books in Chinese, tactics,

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Continued from p. 33 Setting up Nd5, as the bishop on b2 is end games, New in defended. 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 Be7 5. b3 books. Books cannot be ignored. 14. ... Qg4?! [She is a known admirer of Fischer, 14. ... Qd7 15. Rad1 Qc6+. and eagerly accepted some literature 15. f3! about him, but was not asked about his books.] Surprisingly we will see that White does have an initiative here. How will chess be regarded in China in 20 years? 15. ... Qg6 16. f4! With globalization, the whole world The point, f4-f5 is a real threat. The should be connected. Chess should be a com puter gives some weird moves here but the position is already unpleasant. universal language. 16. ... Rfe8 17. Nb5! Fischer, asked why the Soviet Union was best in chess, had a brief answer: These kind of set-ups are my favorite The point. Nc7 is the obvious threat, but there is more than that. “Money.” to play. If you want more info, buy my Reti DVD at uscfsales.com! Without any In Russia there is more basis for chess, 17. ... Rad8 more shameless plugs, lets move on ... politicians, business people, sponsors. Attacking d3. White collects an extra In China, table tennis and other sports 5. ... c5 6. 0-0 0-0 7. e3 Nc6 8. Qe2 b6 9. Bb2 pawn after 17. ... Rac8 18. Nxa7. Bb7 10. Nc3 are more im portant. 18. f5! Qg4 This position is surprisingly complicated, Now that Chinese players have won and I have been able to beat many strong The line 18. ... exf5 19. Nc7 Bd6 20. the Olympiad, and the women’s world players from this deceivingly simple struc - Nxe8 Rxe8 21. Qf3 f4 22. Rae1 gives Black championship, doesn’t the ture. The potential hanging pawns struc - insufficient for the lost government increase funds for chess? tures for both sides are sometimes difficult Exchange. I don’t feel that. That’s all I can say. to understand. I was hoping to catch my 19. Rf3 opponent in one of these, but it was not Apart from chess, what plans do you meant to be. Apparently stronger was 19. Rae1, but have in life? I liked my solution. 10. ... d4! After my bachelor’s degree, I will study 19. ... Nh5 for a master’s. I would like to use chess This move in this precise moment is good. Threatening a little trick on f4. Thank - for international communication, fully I’m strong enough to see those things, diplomacy, gathering people together. 11. exd4 Nxd4! as sunburnt as I was. 19. ... Bd6 was the only move to keep chances, but after 20. Like Capablanca? Forced. 11. ... cxd4 12. Ne4 and your Nxd6 Rxd6 21. h3 Qg5 22. Re1 clearly Not so political. engine will tell you that Black is better, things are going well for White. but it lies worse than any one in Wall You defeated Judit Polgar when you Street. The structural weaknesses and 20. Re1 Bf8 were 17. Is that your only game with obvious play for White means that unless her? you are playing Stockfish or , Yes. Black will find himself in a difficult situation rather soon. Do you think having children ends a wom an’s chess career? 12. Nxd4 Bxg2 13. Kxg2 Qxd4 That’s a key moment, but you can take This is kind of the point, Black has no off a few years and come back. structural weaknesses and even the d4 advance would not bring White an GM Gata Kamsky gave up chess for 10 advantage. 13. ... cxd4 14. Ne4 is slightly years. Maybe he lost some strength more pleasant for White, but should also thereby. be around equal. But he gained experiences and 14. d3 knowledge, also important for a I saw the following winning sequence, chessplayer. and decided that it was better than taking the two rooks for the queen after Nxa7. Finally, what is your message to 21. h3! American girl players? You must have passion for chess. Girls 21. Nxa7 exf5 22. Qxe8 Rxe8 23. Rxe8 have many interests, like fashion [Ms. Hou f4 24. Nc8! and White should still be better. dresses quite fashionably]. You must not 21. ... Qg5 22. Nc7! Re7 23. Bc1 be forced to play chess. Have passion. What an awkward situation for the Thanks, and all success to you in the queen, it finds itself nearly trapped! future. 23. ... Qf6 24. fxe6 Qg6 25. exf7+ Rxf7 26. Nd5

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For the “Grandmaster Challenge,” one lucky participant could play in a round robin event against GM Timur Gareev (left), GM Sam Shankland (second from left), and GM Hou Yifan (second from right). IM Shinya Kojima, far right, made up the foursome. International Arbiter Carol Jarecki is in the white jacket and next to her is Event Organizer Beau Mueller.

I evaluated this position as nearly pionship knockout which Hou Yifan did goodbye to a tournament I could not get winning. Not only am I up a pawn, my not play due to her Hawaii commit ment). enough of. Despite the busy schedule, knight on d5 is pretty monstrous. She’s smart, well read, and she’s working it really felt like paradise—in every sense, on her English—which at times is still a from the chess festivities to the weather 26. ... Rxf3 27. Qxf3 Nf6 little goofy. However you can tell she is a to the beach to the fantastic food and Simplifying my task, but honestly it was very sincere, down-to-earth person. It is the love of the locals. I tasted the best just torture from here on. not something I expected from a world sushi I have had in my life thanks to champion who has millions of Weibo the generosity of Hester Inouye and Lloyd 28. Re6, Black resigned. (Chinese Twitter) followers and is idolized Kawamura. I explored the most beautiful by crowds (See sidebar “China Is Near.”). corners of O’ahu thanks to Damien Nash, The festival of course closed with a Sunday was her day. She scored a mas - and I got to learn about Hawaiian culture 1 spectacular finale in the Grandmaster sive 5 ⁄2/6 (only drawing her last round) thanks to Beau Mueller and Guy Ontai. 1 Challenge. Sam Shankland led by a point to finish with 9/12, 2 ⁄2 points (!) ahead of I had amaz ing Chinese food, Hawaiian before the start of the day, but that Timur Gareev. What a spectacle, and I food, Japanese food, I sunbathed, I saw changed quickly. The last six rounds had had front row seats. Her determination a whale and snorkeled to see a sea turtle, one dominant player: Hou Yifan. and strength of play reminded me of the I played against grand masters, I laughed Hou Yifan is an interesting personality. great grandmasters I have been able to and I had a lot of fun. There is only one She was the women’s world champion see in Wijk aan Zee, the Olympiad and question that remains. Why weren’t you coming into the tournament (she was Linares/Morelia. there, and what are you waiting for to replaced by Mariya Muzychuk when the The closing dinner was simply marvel - sign up for the 2016 Hawaii Chess

PHOTO COURTESY OF HAWAII CHESS FESTIVAL Ukrainian won the World Women’s Cham - ous, and it was a perfect chance to say Festival?

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March Mateness! At the President’s Cup, also known as the Final Four of College Chess, Webster University continues to dominate.

By DYLAN MAC CLAIN

s the teams gathered at the New championships, though in last year’s final onship were greater than ever. York Athletic Club in Manhattan on it was on the ropes in the final round Webster had lost two of its best players the final weekend of March for the against Texas Tech. Only a reversal of for - from its previous title runs. Wesley So, A 2015 President’s Cup—the champi- tune on board four allowed Webster to among the top 10 players in the world, had onship final of college chess—the question snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. left Webster after his sophomore year to was whether the juggernaut from Webster This year, Webster was again ranked become a full-time professional. Georg Meier, University could be stopped. number one in the tournament, but the the team’s number three player, had taken Webster had won the last two national obstacles to winning another champi- a semester off and was ineligible to compete.

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The 2015 President’s Cup champions, Webster University Gorloks (l-r, front row): GM (coach), GM Andre Diamant, GM Quang Liem Le, GM Illya Nyzhnyk. (l-r back row): GM Vasif Durarbayli, GM Ray Robson, GM Fidel Corrales Jimenez.

The competition was also more formida - after the trophy for the winners, but is only snagged her third straight champi- ble. Unlike in previous years, where a also known as the Final Four because it onship for Webster, but also won her fifth Cinderella team had made it to the final, usually takes place on the same weekend straight title as a coach (she was the head this year, the four teams were all among as the NCAA basketball championship. of Texas Tech’s program when it won the the elite college chess programs. Between Total board scores are used to calculate President’s Cup in 2011 and 2012). them, they fielded 17 grandmasters and the winner.) In an e-mail afterwards, Polgar said that five international masters in the compe - The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) though the team had all but locked up 1 tition. took second with 5 ⁄2, Texas Tech was third first place before the last round matchup 1 Al Lawrence, the director of the program with 4 ⁄2, and the University of Maryland, against Texas Tech, that was still the at Texas Tech, had used a football analogy Baltimore County (UMBC), scored 4. crucial round because the team wanted to describe what could happen. “It is any- Lawrence summed up the situation, at to surpass its score in 2013. She wrote, given-Sunday kind of thing,” he said. least as it related to Texas Tech’s perfor - “It is very important for our students to Of course, on any given Sunday, a mance, in an e-mail after the event. “Both achieve the goals they set for themselves.” favorite can get on a roll and bury the Webster and UTD are able to bring six The game that gave Webster its new competition. That is what happened as world-class grandmasters to the Final record was the victory by its top board, Webster reeled off eight wins and yielded Four. That’s just out of our league unless Quang Liem Le over Yaroslav Zherebukh four draws, with no losses, to score 10 we find lightning in a bottle. The lightning in the final round. 1 points, topping its previous record of 9 ⁄2 just wasn’t there this weekend,” he wrote. in 2013. Susan Polgar, the former women’s world (In the President’s Cup, which is named champion who is Webster’s coach, not (see game next page) PHOTO: PAUL TRUONG

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4th place, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Retrievers (l-r): IM Levan “The Georgian Gangster” Bregadze, GM-elect Tanguy “The Belgium Butcher” Ringoir, GM Kore “The Indian Knight” Akshayraj, GM Niclas “The Dark Knight” Huschenbeth, Captain Right: IM Nazi “The Black Widow” Paikidze.

Modern Benoni Defense, tious, the bishop is better on e2 than on short, it has become another liability. d3 where it might later become a target Classical Variation (A79) 16. ... Ng6 17. Kh1 GM Quang Liem Le (2755, Webster University) of a black knight on e5 or if Black pushes GM Yaroslav Zherebukh (2728, Texas Tech) his c-pawn to c4. It is also important to A useful move by White to prevent his President’s Cup (3), New York, NY, 03.29.2015 control g4, which the bishop does from knight from being pinned by Black playing e2. ... Bd4. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 9. ... Re8?! 17. ... Qf6 18. Bd3 Bd7 19. Qc2 Rf8 With Texas Tech needing as many wins Black had other possibilities here, The rook’s return to f8 shows that the as possible, Zherebukh chose the Benoni including 9. ... a6 or 9. ... Ne8. The rook earlier move to e8 was not successful. Defense. Le wrote in an e-mail, “In my also seems misplaced on e8 as often Black 20. Bd2 Ne7 21. Rab1 Rac8 opinion, the Benoni is a very risky opening. tries to push his pawn to f5, in which Black always tries to complicate the game case the rook would be better on the f- and get dynamic play, but often he just file. has a worse position.” 10. O-O Na6 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nf3 Black wants to bring the knight to c7 Also possible and more common moves so that it can support a push of the b- were 6. e4 or 6. g3. Le chose a “quiet” line pawn. 10. ... a6 and 10. ... Nbd7 were to avoid excessive complications. He said, other good possibilities. “I wanted to play positionally for two results. The situation of my team was 11. f3 Nc7 12. a4 good, therefore, there was no need to take White wanted to stop Black from ever risks. I knew that my opponent needed playing ... b5 to gain counterplay. to try for a win and hope for a miracle to 12. ... Nd7 13. Nc4 Ne5 14. Ne3 happen (the only chance for Texas Tech Black would like to push his c-pawn to to win the Final Four was to beat Webster White does not want to trade pieces as c4 so this move is intended to support 4-0 in the last round). So I decided just that would make Black’s defensive task that idea. to play a normal game, not shying away easier. In addition, the knight on e3 at - from complications, but not playing too tacks the f5-square. 22. Nb5! aggressively either.” Though Le could not single out one 14. ... f5 turning point in the game, he wrote of 6. ... g6 7. Nd2 For Black to have a chance to win, this this move, “I was glad to find the positional The Nimzowitsch or Knight’s Tour Varia - pawn push had to happen sooner or later. idea 22. Nb5. Of course there were other tion. plans, but I think this was a good practical 15. exf5 gxf5 16. f4 decision because after the exchange of 7. ... Bg7 8. e4 O-O 9. Be2 Black’s f-pawn is blocked and isolated. those knights, Black had some weaknesses

Though this move does not look ambi - It also blocks his light-square bishop. In to defend and White’s position got much PHOTOS: TTU BY AL LAWRENCE; UMBC BY MIKE MORGAN, PAIKIDZE BY MARYLANA DEMOND

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easier to play.” with b6 is also very strong. If on move 31 Desperation. my opponent had played 31. ... Rfe8 22. ... Nxb5 23. axb5 Qf7 47. Rh6+ Kg8 48. Rxh5 Rd1+ 49. Kg2 c4 50. (instead of 31. ... Qe4+), then 32. Bc3 Rg5+ Kf7 51. Rg7+ Ke6 52. Rc7 Kd5 53. Bf2, 23. ... c4 would not have worked Qe4+ 33. Qxe4 fxe4 (33. ... Rxe4 34. Bxg7+ Black resigned. because after 24. Bxc4 Bxb5, White would Kxg7 35. Ra1) 34. Bxg7+ Kxg7 and White have 25. Bc3, and Black would lose mate - would still have the move 35. b6!, winning With the threat of Ne3, Black must lose rial after 25. ... Bxc4 26. Bxf6 Bxf1 27. the d6-pawn. This shows that Black was his c-pawn, so he threw in the towel. Bc3. already in a very difficult position at this point.” In round two, Webster had annihilated 24. Bc4 Ra8 25. Qd3 1 1 Texas at Dallas, 3 ⁄2 to ⁄2, despite Texas at Le patiently improves the position of 32. Qxe4 fxe4 33. b6 axb6 34. Rxb6 Dallas’ effort to surprise Webster by putting his queen. White wins a pawn and Black has no one of its top-rated players, Valentin Iotov on board four. (Teams could move players 25. ... Kh8 26. b4 b6 27. Rfe1 Ng6 28. g3 Qf6 compensation for it. around as long as they were within a few 29. bxc5 bxc5 30. Rb3 Qd4 31. Qc2 Qe4+ 34. ... Rfb8 35. Rxd6 Bh3 36. Ra6 Rxa6 37. points of each other and the members of Bxa6 Bd4 38.Bf1 Bxf1 39. Nxf1 Rd8 40. Rxe4 Texas at Dallas’ team were all about the Rxd5 41. Ne3 Rd8 42. Nf5 same rating.) Webster’s Vasif Durarbayli had the task of playing Iotov, and he handled it well.

Grünfeld Defense (D90) GM Valentin Iotov (2590, UT Dallas) GM Vasif Durarbayli (2676, Webster University) President’s Cup (2), New York, NY, 03.28.2015 Notes by Durarbayli Before the Final Four, we considered UTD as our main opponent. We prepared Le wrote, “Yes, initially I wanted to against them but they surprised us. We double my rooks on the a-file to attack did not expect that Iotov would play on the a7-pawn. But with the queen exchange Despite the reduced material, White’s the fourth board. Before the game, I on e4 in the game, I did not have enough edge is overwhelming. decided to play the Grünfeld though it is time to execute this plan because my not my main opening. opponent would have a counterattack on 42. ... Bb2 43. Be3 Ba3 44. Re6 Nf8 45. Rc6 b5. Fortunately, the idea to break through Rd5 46. g4 h5 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. h4

3rd place, Texas Tech Knight Raiders (l-r): GM Yaro Zherebukh, IM Andrey Gorovets, Texas Tech University President Duane Nellis, GM Samy Shoker, GM Elshan Moradiabadi, WGM Carla Heredia Serrano.

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2nd place, University of Texas at Dallas Comets (back row l-r): GM-elect Denis Kadric, GM David Berczes, GM Leonid Kritz. (front row l-r): GM Valentin Iotov, GM Giorgi Margvelashvili, GM Conrad Holt.

Iotov had never played 5. h4 before. His Nxc3 12. bxc3 Na6 White is trying to create an attack idea was to avoid my preparation and he against Black’s king, otherwise Black’s I wanted my knight on the d5-square, did. I did not remember anything after pawns on the queenside will move forward. which is the best place for it. this. But White does not have enough resources to succeed. 5. ... c6 13. Be2 Nc7 14. Qb1? 21. ... gxf4 22. Bxd5 Qxd5 23. Bxf4 b4 24. Qc1 The idea of 5. ... dxc4!? is a much more Kh7 25. Qc2+ complicated line as in 6. e4 c5 7. d5 0-0 8. Bxc4 b5 9. Bxb5 Nxe4 10. Nxe4 Qa5+ 11. Nc3 Bxc3+ 12. bxc3 Qxb5 13. h5 Qc4 14. Rh4 Qxc3+ 15. Bd2 Qd3 16. hxg6 fxg6 17. Bh6 Qxd1+ 18. Rxd1 Re8, which is close to equal, as in Mamedyarov-Giri, Beijing, 2013. I was trying to play it safe. 6. Bg5 dxc4 During the game I thought, “Why should not I not take the pawn and then just defend it?” It was maybe not a great idea, but it worked out well. In Grischuk- Iotov did not want to allow my bishop Carlsen (London 2013) the game contin - on the b1-h7 diagonal, but he missed the ued: 6. ... 0-0 7. Bxf6 Bxf6 8. h5 Bf5 9. ... Bg4 move and after this White can not e3 e6 10. hxg6 Bxg6 11. Bd3 Nd7 12. Qe2 castle. It would have been better to 25. ... f5! continue 14. 0-0 Bf5 15. axb5 cxb5 16. e5 13. Bxg6 hxg6 14. dxe5 Nxe5 15. cxd5 An unexpected and strong move that cxd5 16. Rd1 Qa5 17. Kf1 Rad8 18. Nd4 Nh2 Nd5 17. f4 gxf4 18. Qe1 0-0 19. Bxf4, allows the capture with check. Qc5 19. Nb3 Qc6 20. Na5 Qc7 21. Nb3 and the position would have been unclear. Qc6 22. Na5 Qc7 23. Nb3 Qc6, Draw 14. ... Bg4 15. Bd1 Qd7 16. Bc2 a5! 17. Nh2 26. exf6+ e.p. Bf5 27. Qd2 Bxf6 28. Nf3 Rg8 agreed. Be6 18. 0-0 Nd5 19. Be4 0-0 20. axb5 cxb5 29. Rf2 Be4 30. Ne5 Raf8 31. Ng6 Bxg6 32.

7. e4 b5 8. e5 Nd5 9. h5 h6 10. Bd2 g5 11. a4 21. f4 hxg6+ Rxg6 33. Be5 bxc3 34. Qc2 PHOTO: COURTESY OF UTD

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After 8. 0-0 a6 9. Be2 (9. Ba4 b5 10. Bb3 Na5 with the idea 11. ... Nxb3 and 12. ... Bb7 would be fine for Black) 9...... d6 and ... f7-f5 is coming. Sponsors 8. ... d5

Chess competitions are always looking for 34. ... Bxe5! corporate support, and that is true of the A to end the game in style. President’s Cup as well. Since 2011, Booz Allen Hamilton has not only been the sponsor, 35. Rxf8 Bxd4+ 36. Kf1 Qh5 37. Qe4 Qh1+ 38. but also the organizer of the event. Michael Ke2 Qxg2+ 39. Qxg2 Rxg2+, White resigned. E. Hoffpauir, one of the firm’s principals, who If 40. Kf3 Rf2+ 41. Ke4 Rxf8, and Black This move is best because it equalizes also is a national tournament director, has has too many pawns. immediately. run the tournament for the last five years, while Mark Herman, a senior executive, has Texas at Dallas’ rough start was a sur - 9. O-O-O been responsible for most of the logistics. prise. According to Jim Stallings, the If 9. exd5 Nxd5 and Black has good play It was Herman who was able to get the elegant pro gram’s long-time director, the team everywhere. For example, 10. Nxc6 bxc6 and prestigious New York Athletic Club on knew that it would be a difficult tourna - 11. Nxd5 cxb5 12. 0-0-0 c6 13. Nb4 Qf6. Manhattan’s Central Park South for the venue ment, but they thought they had a in 2014 and he did it again this year. reasonable chance to win it before it began. This year, the President’s Cup picked up a But, after round two, the team “held the second sponsor—Two Sigma, a New York not-so-coveted sole possession of fourth City-based investment company that uses place,” as Stallings wrote in an e-mail. The technology algorithms to make decisions only way to secure second place was to about how to manage $25 billion in assets. beat UMBC soundly and hope that Webster took care of Texas Tech. In fact, that was Evan Anger, the company’s head of recruit - what happened. ment, said in an interview that the decision Texas at Dallas’ win was fueled by two to support the President’s Cup was unusual. decisive victories: Leonid Kritz over Tanguy “To be honest, it is probably not the kind of Ringoir, and Conrad Holt, Texas at Dallas’ opportunity that we would have thought of,” 1 top performer over the weekend with 2 ⁄2 he said. points out of a possible 3, who beat Kore Or, 10. Nxc6 bxc6 11. Bxc6 Nxe3 12. Two Sigma heard about the President’s Cup Akshayraj. through Erik Anderson, the head of WestRiver After six years of eligibility, it was Kritz’s Qxe3 (12. Bxa8 Qxd2+ 13. Kxd2 Nc4+ 14. Ke1 Nxb2) 12. ... Rb8. Or, 10. Nxd5 Qxd5 Management, a private investment company. swan song as a college player, and he Anderson also is a co-founder of America’s capped his career with a brilliant victory. 11. Nxc6 (11. Bxc6 bxc6 12. 0-0 c5) 11. ... Qxb5 12. Ne7+ Kh8 13. Nxc8 Qxb2. Foundation for Chess, which has become one of the country’s largest providers of in-class chess curriculum. (C60) GM Leonid Kritz (2626, University of Texas-Dallas) Anger said that once the people at Two Sigma GM-elect Tanguy Ringoir (2607, University of heard about it, sponsoring the President’s Maryland, BC) Cup made a lot of sense. He said, “We have a President’s Cup (3), New York, NY, 03.29.2015 lot of passionate chess players” at the com - Notes by Kritz. pany, which has 750 employees. There is even an annual internal chess tournament 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nge7 which usually attracts about 40 competitors. While Two Sigma does not expect that any This came as a surprise—during prep - of the players in the final will one day work aration I considered only 3. ... g6. for the company, it is possible, because “a 4. d4 background in finance is not necessary.” Another interesting continuation was 9. Instead, the company seeks out people who This is too simple. Better are the main Bxc6. For example, 9. ... bxc6 10. Bh6 have an interest in science and mathe - lines with 4. c3 or 4. 0-0 and c2-c3 later. matics—which chess players often do.

Bxh6 11. Qxh6 c5 (11. ... dxe4 12. 0-0-0)

V4. ... exd4 5. Nxd4 g6 6. Nc3 Bg7 7. Be3 O-O 12. Nb3 Rb8 13. 0-0-0 c4 14. Nd4 c6. Or, Mr. Anger said that Two Sigma only committed 9. Bxc6 bxc6 10. Bh6 Bxh6 11. Qxh6 c5 to be a sponsor for 2015, but that the door I think Black should have no problems 12. Nf3 f6 13. exd5 g5 (a cool idea!) 14. 0- was open to continue. “As long as the organi- here. He has two ideas, one is to play ... 0-0 Nf5 15. Qh3 (15. Qh5 Ng7 16. Qh6 zation that we are involved with maintains d7-d5, and another is to play ... f7-f5, Bg4) 15. ... Ne3 16. Qg3 Nf5 17. Qh3, etc. our values, our focus is that it would be a possibly after some preparation. Positions in this line are pretty compli - long-term relationship,” Anger said. 8. Qd2 cated and entail risk for both sides. I

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wanted to avoid risk and preferred to play 17. Nxe4 Nxd6 18. Nf6+ Kh8 19. h5 an equal endgame knowing that my oppo - nent feels much more comfortable in complication positions. 9. ... Nxd4 10. Bxd4 c6 This gives White additional chances. Actually, the position becomes “playable” —Black missed the chance to fully equalize with 10. ... dxe4. This was the most un - pleasant move because the endgame is very close to being drawn, though White would still have some advantage after 11. Bxg7 Qxd2+ 12. Rxd2 Kxg7 13. Nxe4 a6 16. ... Nf5 14. Bd7 b6 15. Re1 Bb7. Apparently straightforward, but now The inclusion of this move is crucial. 11. Bxg7 Kxg7 12. Qd4+ Kg8 13. Be2 Black loses by force. Another option All the same variations with the pawn Also interesting was 13. Bc4, but I didn’t was16. ... Rd8, but after 17. Rxe6 fxe6 on h4 result in an almost equal see how Black was going to get an ac - 18. Qxe6+ Kf8 19. Qf6+ Ke8 20. Bc4 Nd5 endgame. ceptable position after Be2. (20. ... Rd6 21. Qf7+ Kd7 22. Nxe4) 21. 19. ... g5 13. ... Be6 14. h4 Black’s situation is already dire. For Another interesting idea was 14. Qf6, example, 19. ... Nf5 20. hxg6 h6 21. Rxh6+ but after 14. ... Nc8 15. Qxd8 Rxd8 16. Nxh6 (21. ... Kg7 22. Rh7+ Kxg6 23. Bh5+ exd5 cxd5 17. Bf3 Ne7, Black should be Kg5 24. Ne4+ Kh4 25. Qf6 mate) 22. g7+ able to hold it. Kxg7 23. Qg5+ Kh8 24. Qxh6 mate. Or, 14. ... dxe4 19. ... Ne8 20. hxg6 Nxf6 21.Qxf6+ Kg8 22. gxh7 mate. Risky is 14. ... h5 15. g4 dxe4 16. Qe5 Nd5 17. Nxd5 cxd5 18. gxh5. 20. Nd7+ f6 21. Qxe6 Qc7 15. Qe5 Or, 21. ... Qe8 22. Qxd6 Rf7 23. Bg4 Rd8 24. Rd1, and White’s advantage is This is the point—White plays on black clear. squares, in particular now Nxe4-Nf6(+) is a very dangerous threat. 22. Nxf8 Rxf8 23. Rd1 Ne8 15. ... Qb8 No better is 23. ... Re8 24. Qxf6+ Qg7 I think this was the best defense. In - 25. Qxd6 Rxe2 26. Qd8+ Qg8 27. Qf6+ stead, 15. ... Nd5 16. Nxe4 Qb8 17. Rxd5 Qg7 28. Rd8+. Or, 23. ... Nc8 24. Rd7 Bxd5 18. Nf6+ Kh8 19. Qd4 (19. Qc3 Qf4+ Qf4+ 25. Kd1 Qxf2 26. Qe4. Nxd5 Rxd5 (21. ... cxd5 22. Bb5+) 22. 20. Kb1 Rae8 21. Nxd5+ [White nets a 24. Rd7 Qe5 25. Qxe5 fxe5 26. h6 pawn after 21. Nxe8+ f6 22. Nxf6 Qxf6 Bxd5 cxd5 23. h5, Black would also be 23. Qxf6+ Rxf6 24. f3] 21. ... Qe5 22. losing. Now the rook cannot leave f8 because Qxe5+ Rxe5 23. Ne3 f5 is much better for It was not obvious, but the only way of Rd8. for Black to stay in the game was 16. ... White) 19. ... c5 20. Qd2 Be6 21. Qh6 26. ... e4 and it is all over. Re8. Then 17. h5 Bd5 18. hxg6 (18. h6 Nf5!) 18. ... Nxg6 19. Qh2, when White 26. ... Rxf2 27. Rd8 Rf8 28. Bh5. 16. Rd6 would have a solid advantage, but at least 27. Rd8, Black resigned. Black is not losing immediately. Note that (see diagram top of next column) in this line, 16. ... Re8 17. h5, Black would The threat is Bh5 or 27. ... Kg8 28. Black’s position has become more and lose after 17. ... Nf5 18. hxg6 fxg6 (18. ... Bc4+ Kh8 29. Bf7. more dangerous. There is only one move Qxd6 19. gxh7+ Kf8 20. Qf6) 19. Nxe4 that can save Black from immediate Nxd6 20. Nf6+ Kf8 21. Rxh7, and there is See more games and photos at loss, but it is not easy to find. no defense against Nd7(+)-Qh8 mate. www.uschess.org/content/view/13006/806/.

At A Glance Final Four of College Chess

Date: March 28-29, 2015 | Location: New York Athletic Club, New York, New York | 22 players, 4 teams | Top Finishers: 1st, 10: 1 Webster University (Quang Liem Le, Ray Robson, Illia I. Nyzhnyk, Vasif Durarbayli, Fidel Corrales Jimenez, Andre Diamant; 2nd, 5 ⁄2: University of Texas at Dallas (Giorgi Margvelashvili, Leonid Kritz, Conrad Holt, Denis Kadric, Valentin L. Iotov, David Berczes); 3rd, 1 4 ⁄2: Texas Tech University (Yaroslav Zherebukh, Elshan Moradiabadi, Andrey Gorovets, Samy Shoker, Carla Heredia); 4th, 4: University of Maryland Baltimore County (Niclas Huschenbeth, Tanguy Ringoir, Kore Akshayraj, Levan Bregadze, Nazi Paikidze). | Chief Tournament Director: Mike E. Hoffpauir.

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Perfection In this U.S. Championship issue, we take a look back just over 50 years ago at a historic game from the 1963 U.S. Championship. By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

FROM MORPHY TO PILLSBURY TO MAR- Fischer plays for a version of the Austrian mean much here, while doubling pawns shall to Reshevsky to Nakamura, the U.S. Attack. Accept full credit for playing 4. Nf3, unnecessarily. Besides, taking back on f3 Championship has showcased some of the 4. Be3, 4. Bg5, 4. f3, 4. Be2, 4. Bc4, or even with the queen is a perfectly normal devel- game’s greatest players and performances. 4. g3. White’s front of three straight pawns oping move. Perhaps no performance was great er than looks formidable. As a counter, Black says 8. … Nc6 Bobby Fischer’s perfect sweep (11-0) of not so fast. Advance too quickly and I will the 1963-64 event. Fischer had already target those pawns and surrounding Benko opts for direct attack against the won his first nine games when in the tenth squares for potential weak nesses. Let’s d-pawn. But 8. ... Na6 was still worthy of round he faced world class grandmaster Pal see how the argument proceeds. consideration, since it would have been ter- Benko (Black). In what turned out to be a 4. … Nf6 ribly unlikely that Fischer would have most memorable encounter indeed, Fis- surrendered his two-bishop edge so soon cher wasted no time in dispensing with Black develops normally and prepares just to inflict doubled a-pawns.** his elite opponent. That historic game kingside castling.** 9. Be3 Par Score 5 began: 5. Nf3 Par Score 5 A solid developing move that also safe- In turn, Fischer develops his king- guards the center. Meanwhile, Fischer Pirc Defense (B09) knight, which also strengthens his d-pawn now has the option of castling queenside. Robert J. Fischer while influencing the square e5. 9. … e5 Pal Benko 5. … 0-0 U.S. Championship 1963-64 (10), New York, A fateful decision, but what else was 12.30.1963 Benko castles, so he should be OK (?). ** there? In playing for central counterplay, 6. Bd3 Par Score 5 Benko allows Fischer to instill a certain 1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 3. Nc3 d6 kind of character on the position, and it’s White prepares kingside castling and going to favor Bobby.** also fortifies his e-pawn. As a rule, if you have such a central pawn array, it makes 10. dxe5 Par Score 5 sense to bolster it against future attacks. Step one: Fischer trades off his attacked 6. … Bg4 d-pawn. Receive only 3 points part credit for 10. fxe5, which after 10. ... dxe5 11. d5 Was this a questionable decision? By meets up with 11. ... Nd4, and Black is pinning the f3-knight, Benko is really alive and kicking. assailing the d4-pawn. But it also implies ceding the two bishops, and such a force 10. … dxe5 can be quite a weapon in Fischer’s hands. What else? Black has to take back.** These days, a lot of strong players try 6. ... Na6 instead, with the idea of following 11. f5 Par Score 6 with ... c7-c5.** Now make sure you have the above posi- The nice move ensures that Fischer will tion set up on your chessboard. As you 7. h3 Par Score 5 be in control of the f-file’s opening. And he play through the remaining moves in this has other possibilities too, such as a king- Fischer wastes no time clearing the air. game, use a piece of paper to cover the side pawn storm beginning with a sub se - He wants the two bishops and fast. Accept article, exposing White’s next move only quent g2-g4. only 3 points part credit for 7. Be3. after trying to guess it. If you guess cor- 11. … gxf5 rectly, give yourself the par score. 7. … Bxf3 Sometimes points are also awarded for Perhaps fearful of a kingside avalanche, Once you start down a path, sometimes Benko accepts what he deems to be the second-best moves, and there may be you can’t go back. Like here.** lesser of two evils. But his kingside does bonus points—or deductions—for other look ripe for invasion.** moves and variations. Note that ** means 8. Qxf3 Par Score 5 that White’s move is on the next line.** Accept only 3 points part credit for 8. 12. Qxf5 Par Score 6 4. f4 Par Score 5 gxf3. It opens the g-file, which doesn’t By taking back with the queen, White

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Problem I Problem II Problem III ABCs of Chess Mating Net Obstruction Discovered Defense 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. June Exercise: The world has changed, and so has chess evaluation. Do this. Play through a batch of games played and/or annotated by a famous grandmaster prior to 1950. Undoubtedly, you will encounter many Problem IV Problem V Problem VI wonderful and nice moves, making for Mating Net Fork Mating Net memorable instruction. Then do this. Input the same moves into a decent contemporary analytic engine. Voilà! Don’t be surprised if the computer disagrees with a significant percentage of the great player’s moves and advice. It’s okay to be shocked, however, if the computer goes on to say: “If I have seen further than others it’s because I’ve stood on the shoulders of giants.”

keeps the f-file clear for his major pieces. 15. … Kh8 18. … exd4 Accept only 3 points part credit for 12. exf5. After it, the center opens a bit more, Black moves his king to the corner, get- If you’re captured, you usually have to and White’s king is still uncastled. ting it off the g-file. Emanuel Lasker chafed capture back. at such moves, in that it often meant a lost 19. Rf6! Par Score 8 12. … Nd4 tempo in the endgame, when one tries to Black would have played this move bring the king back to the center. But this A brilliant obstruction. Give yourself 2 against 12. exf5 as well.** game isn’t going to reach the endgame. It bonus points if you rejected 19. e5?, when has risk attached to it, but perhaps Black 19. ... f5! saves the day, since 20. Qxe8 can 13. Qf2 Par Score 5 should have tried 15. ... f5.** be met by 20. ... Nxe8. The white queen is actually well placed 16. Qg4 Par Score 6 19. … Kg8 here. From f2 it defends the second rank and also remains poised for kingside operations. Step by step, Fischer heads to the prom- Ah, Lasker’s advice comes back to haunt ise land. Black, though Black’s king is not coming 13. … Ne8 back to the center for the endgame. No, 16. … c6 A questionable decision. One of its now it’s fleeing for its very life. Nevertheless, biggest problems is that it abandons con- This keeps the white knight out of d5, it can run, but it can’t hide. Accept 1 bonus trol of h5, but we’re not there yet.** but it doesn’t dissuade Fischer from his point if you planned to answer 19. ... Bxf6 goal. Indeed, it’s hard to see what else by 20. e5, with mate hanging at h7.** 14. 0-0 Par Score 5 Black could reasonably try, since 16. ... f5 20. e5 Par Score 6 Accept full credit for 14. 0-0-0. This deci- could have been met by the simple 17. sion would lead to slightly different play, e4xf5 (1 bonus point).** Here come the guys. For those not yet awake, the threat is 21. Qxh7 mate. but it also has its merits. Fischer liked his 17. Qh5 Par Score 6 chances along the open f-file, however, so 20. … h6 kingside castling makes a lot of sense. It reminds us of a famous quote by Nim- zowitsch (though in a radically different This helps for now, but it doesn’t help 14. … Nd6 position): “The queen is well placed here.” for later. Nothing does.** From d6, the knight supports f7, guards 17. … Qe8 21. Ne2 Par Score 6 c4 against a bishop placement, and also upholds a possible ... f7-f5 advance. But Now we see Black’s idea. Black hopes to Give yourself 1 bonus point if you real- it has a drawback too in that the square move his f-pawn (a defensive discovered ized that moving the knight to safety (say h5 is harder to defend.** attack) and offer a queen trade at the 21. ... Nb5) allows 22. Qf5. Give yourself appropriate moment.** 1 bonus point more if you analyzed 21. ... 15. Qg3 Par Score 6 Bxf6 22. Qxh6, with mate to follow. So ... 18. Bxd4 Par Score 6 Fischer zeroes in on Black’s weakened 21. … Black resigned. position. The possibility of a future Be3- Fischer continues with his plan, leading h6 now looms on the horizon. to the opening of the d3-h7 diagonal. See score box in Solutions, page 71.

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

Ego Trip Naroditsky had a brutal experience at the 2015 U.S. Championship, but here is an example of what went right. By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

BOASTING A WORLD-CLASS FIELD, THE to liquidate into a rather unusual ending. At this point, Conrad settled into a deep 2015 U.S. Championship produced 11 White’s material advantage should be deci- think. There is obviously plenty to ponder. rounds of high-quality, fighting chess and sive, but it is remarkably difficult to make Given only a few moves, White will snag left spectators on the edge of their seats. progress. In order to untangle himself, the c3-pawn, move his rook back to g3, Coming off sensational victories in Gibral- White must find a way to eliminate the and slowly wear down Black’s outwardly tar and London, GM Hikaru Nakamura c3-pawn. To this end, my first inclination impregnable . Clearly perturbed was his typical unstoppable self, starting was to play 40. f3, intending an eventual by the turn of events, my opponent simply with two wins and never looking back. In Bf2-e1. However, following 40. ... a4 41. loses the thread. the Women’s Championship, GM Irina Bf2 Kb8! Black threatens the highly prob- 41. ... Kd8?! Krush reaffirmed her total domination lematic ... Na7-b5, essentially forcing 42. over American women’s chess and finished Be1. After 42. ... Nxd4 43. Bxc3 Nxf3 Black A clear step in the wrong direction, and a full point ahead of her nearest pursuer. gains a pawn for the Exchange and keeps a precursor to the calamitous blunder on Unfortunately, the championship was his fortress alive. Not impressive. the next move. To generate counterplay, a brutal event for me. After losing the first With only a few minutes remaining, my Black had to prepare the aforementioned two games, I completely lost my footing eye was suddenly drawn to an improbable … Na7-b5 maneuver, and 41. ... Kb8! was 1 the right way to do it. After 42. Rg3 Na7 and finished in last place with 2 ⁄2/11, geometric construction: if White can clear dropping more than 20 rating points in the third rank while keeping the d4-pawn 43. Rxc3 Nb5 44. Rg3 Kb7 a fascinating position arises. the process. A disappointment, but I will defended, there is nothing to stop the rook learn from my mistakes and definitely from picking up the c3-pawn! come away stronger. An event of this caliber always produces 40. f4! a litany of fascinating endgame battles. It is a real shame that we must limit our- selves to one. And I must admit, ego simply got the better of me this time!

Halting Holt GM Daniel Naroditsky (2730) GM Conrad Holt (2626) 2015 U.S. Championship (9), St. Louis, Missouri, 04.10.2015 ANALYSIS DIAGRAM Amazingly, the absence of the c3-pawn does not make White’s job any easier. There is still room for creativity in the There is simply no way to make inroads endgame. Needless to mention, f2-f4 is a without giving back at least a pawn. White decidedly anti-positional move, but it is must choose between several equally the only way to generate tangible winning tempting options: chances. As usual, concrete calculation A. 45. Be1?! gives up the wrong pawn. trumps general reasoning. After 45. ... Nxd4 46. Rg2 Kc6 Black has excellent drawing chances. 40. ... a4! B. 45. c3!? is a worthy try, but it seems Conrad maintains his composure, find- to fall just short: 45. ... Nxa3 46. Kb2 ing the only way to retain drawing chances. Nb5 47. Be1 Kb6 and I can’t see any compelling way to make inroads. For By immobilizing the a3-pawn, Black My only success of the tournament came instance, 48. Rg8 a3+ 49. Ka2 Kc6 and ensures that a future knight maneuver in round nine, against GM Conrad Holt. White’s bishop is perpetually tied down to b5 will come with far greater effect. After gaining the upper hand in a sharp to the c3-pawn, rendering Black’s French, I won an Exchange and managed 41. Bf2 fortress completely impenetrable.

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

Problem I: 1500 Level Problem II: 2000 Level Practically perfect GM Gata Kamsky (2762) Apurva Virkud (2239) GM Conrad Holt (2626) GM Irina Krush (2549) Each month GM Naroditsky will present 2015 U.S. Championship (7) 2015 U.S. Women’s Championship (4) two problems taken from actual games that illustrate the theme of this month’s column. Your task is to find the best line of play. Problem I should be solveable by a player at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by a player roughly at a 2000 rating. See the solutions on page 71.

WHITE TO MOVE BLACK TO MOVE

C. 45. Kb2! is definitely the way to go, overwhelming material advantage does 48. Ba5 Bg6 49. c3 although it is hard to say whether not turn out to be decisive. White’s position is winning. After the Permanently locking up the queenside, 42. Rg3 Na7? semi-forced sequence 45. ... c3+ 46. and ending Black’s hopes for counterplay Kc1 Be4 47. Be1 Nxd4 48. Rg7+ Ka6 The right idea, but a flawed execution. once and for all. 49. Bxc3 Nxc2 50. Rf7 White’s pieces As it turns out, the position of Black’s 49. ... Na7 50. Bd8 reach peak activity and f4-f5 be comes king on d8 will lead to his instant demise. a deadly threat. It was not too late to get back on the right track with 42. ... Kc7! 43. Rxc3 Na7. 43. Be1!

The last finesse. The bishop is trans- Even still, the game is far from ferred to an ideal square on f6, where it over. Black reinforces the f5-square will restrict the knight and pave the way for the rook. with 50. ... Ne3, and following 51. This move came as a shock to Conrad, Bd4 Nc4 52. Ra7+ (52. f5, tempting who was undoubtedly expecting 43. Rxc3. 50. ... Nc6 51. Bf6 Be4 52. Rh2 Ke8 53. Rh8+ as it looks, falls short after 52. ... Instead, White abruptly shifts gears, Kd7 54. Rg8 Kc7 55. Rg7+ Kb6 56. Be7 Bf5 Bxf5 and 53. Rxf5?? no longer works) choosing to capture on c3 with the bishop. 52. ... Kb5 53. Rb7+ Kc6! 54. Rb4 Of course, 56. ... Nxe7 57. Rxe7 Bf5 Nxa3 55. Rxa4 Nc4 ... 43. ... Nb5 44. Bxc3 offered no hope: White wins in rather com- Only now does everything become clear. ical fashion by bringing his king to f6 and With the king on b8, White’s concept would taking on e6. have been ludicrous, but as it stands, the 57. Bc5+ Ka6 58. Rf7! a3-pawn is untouchable on account of Ba5+! In an attempt to improve the posi- Threatening Rxf5 followed by e6. tion of his king, Black unintentionally 58. ... Bg4 59. Kc2, Black resigned. corrupted the drawing mechanism by removing its key component. The immediate 59. f5 won faster, but —seeing as how I was not exactly in top 44. ... Ke8 form—I decided to play it safe by bringing A sad necessity, but the damage is my king over. already done. With the bishop on c3, White has all the time in the world to lock up I would probably rate Black’s draw- the queenside and penetrate. A practical endgame in the purest sense. ing chances as slightly higher than From the outset, both players faced con- White’s winning chances. The torture 45. Kb2 Kf7 46. Rg2 Be4 47. Rd2 Bf5 crete challenges that have little to do with will go on forever, but I cannot see a Black is consigned to passivity, since theoretical knowledge or general under- compelling plan to make progress. 47. ... Kg6 48. Bb4 Kf5 would only accel- standing. Imagination, precise calculation, erate the inevitable after 49. c3! Kxf4 50. tenacity—these are the central attributes Amazing. It is very rare that such an Rf2+ Bf3 51. Rh2 with Rh7 to follow. of a modern endgame player!

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2015 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Summary Trophies Plus to award $12,500 in cash prizes in the 2015 Grand Prix!

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The following point totals reflect all rated event information as of May 5 for the 2015 Grand Prix. All Grand Prix updates are unofficial and subject to change during the year or until year-end tabulation is complete.

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NAME STATE PTS.

1 GM Alexander Ivanov MA 121.10

2 GM Gata Kamsky NY 94.00

3 IM John Daniel Bryant CA 73.66

4 IM Priyadharshan Kannappan MO 71.33

5 GM Ioan Cristian Chirila CA 70.00

6 GM Elshan Moradiabadi TX 64.37

7 GM Sergey Kudrin CT 64.33

8 FM Ruifeng Li TX 53.37

9 GM Niclas Huschenbeth MD 52.00

10 GM Enrico Sevillano CA 51.66

11 GM Mark Paragua NY 49.25

12 IM Steven C. Zierk MA 45.58 PHOTO: COURTESY OF CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS 13 IM Sergey Erenburg VA 45.56

14 IM Ashwin Jayaram MO 44.50

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In addition, three other championships JUNE 12-14, ILLINOIS merge with 3-day in round 4. Half point byes available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2 and will also take place: the 2015 Denker Tournament of HS Champions TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (see website for a participant list), the 2015 Barber Tournament of 2015 U.S. Senior Open may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS K-8 Champions (see website for a participant list), the and the 2015 6SS, G/90+30/increment. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf National Girls’ Invitational Tournament (see separate TLA for the Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. 847-605-1234 $99.00 chess rate single- VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S Game/10 Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International Girls event). Please check the U.S. Open website often for updates, double-triple-quad until 5/15/15, Free WiFi included with Room! Please new information and corrections and other useful documents! reserve early. Open to USCF members born on or before June 26, 1965. Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free (Coming soon) www.uschess.org/tournaments/2015/usopen/. $5,000 b/100 full entries - $1,250-800-500-300, U2300 $500-300, USCF Junior Grand Prix for U.S. Open. U2000 $300-150, U1800 $300-150, U1500/UNR $300-150. DGT 2010 GM analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins. Grandmaster Chess Special Edition Clocks to top 3. Plaques to top age 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Thursday and USCF Junior Grand Prix! 65-69, 70-74 and over 75. 2014 Defending US Senior Champion to receive Friday. U.S. Game/10 Championship and Grandmaster Simuls Thurs- AUG. 27-31, NORTH CAROLINA complementary entry fee to 2015 event. EF: $110 post marked or online day afternoon. Youth Tournaments Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Blitz TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) by 5/23, $125 thereafter and onsite. Byes: One half-point bye, any Tournaments Saturday & Sunday. Poker Tournament Monday morning. 2015 U.S. Masters Championship round except Rd. 6, if requested before Rd. 1. Schedule: Onsite regis- Don’t be shut out — make your reservations early and be sure to 9-SS, 40/90, G/30, inc.30. Embassy Suites Airport, 204 Centreport Dr., tration: Thurs 7-9pm or Fri 8-9am. Rds.: Fri, Sat 10am & 4pm, Sun 9am ask for the CHESS rates — $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Sat- Greensboro, NC 27409, (336) 668-4535, mention chess tournament for & 3pm. Entries: Mail to ChessIQ (checks payable to) 4957 Oakton St., urday nights) guarantees a Signature or remodeled room with new dis- counted hotel rate. GM, IM, WGM, and WIM norms may be possible. Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077 or online at www.chessiq.com/senior2015. furniture, refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. Cutoff for special hotel 2014 tournament was a super swiss with 12 norms achieved! $17000 Info: [email protected]. On tournament day only: 847.274.1352. Sets, rate is May 25th. (800) 732-7117 or www.VegasChessFestival.com/ in prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! $5000-3000-1800-1100- Boards and Clocks provided. Must use organizer provided equipment. hotel. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009- 650-550- 500-450-400-350 U2400 500-300 U2300 500-300 U2200 500-300 USCF and FIDE rated. FIDE Laws of Chess to be used. 0925, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com. Info: (702) 560-0955 and leave a message. W. FIDE. JUNE 18, NEVADA A Heritage Event! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) USCF Junior Grand Prix! USCF SPECIAL REFEREE PROGRAM 8SS, G/10 +2. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas AUG. 1-9, 4-9 OR 6-9, ARIZONA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 89109. $$6,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $1700-850-500, U2300 $500, 116th Annual U.S. Open Are you a TD in need of help at a U2100 $500, U1900 $450, U1700 $400, U1500 $350, U1300 $300, U1000 Includes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day $250, unrated $200. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. slow time control option, and 4-day option. 9SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5 (4 tournament with a rules, prize or EF: REG.: Rds.: $69 by 5/25, $79 by 6/9, $100 later. 2-4 p.m. 5-5:40- day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5). Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., 6:15-6:50-7:25-8-8:35-9:10. Higher of regular or quick rating used. Phoenix, AZ 85016. HR: $99 single/quad, No resort fee, complimentary other problem? Please bring digital chess clocks. 1/2 point bye available in any round self-parking; Reservations 800.445.8667; Reserve by July 9 or rate may HR: (limit 2). $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). increase. $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional, CHESS ENT: Our Special Referees are (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the rates. Vegas Chess $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. A one-section tour- www.Veg- Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or nament with Class prizes. Top US player not otherwise qualified qualifies experienced NTDs who can function asChessFestival.com . W. for 2016 US Championship. Choice of three schedules: Traditional: USCF Junior Grand Prix! 40/120, SD/60 d5. One round daily at 7 PM, except Rd. 9, 3 PM 8/9. 6- as an Appeals Committee or answer JUNE 18-19, NEVADA Day Option: 40/120, SD/60 d5. 7 PM 8/4, 12 NOON & 7 PM 8/5-8/7, 7 rule issues. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) PM 8/8, 3 PM 8/9. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/120, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open SD/60 d5. 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM 8/6; 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM 5SS, G/90 +30. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las 8/7; 7 PM 8/8; 3 PM 8/9. All schedules merge after Round 6 & compete Please log into TD/A for contact Vegas 89109. $$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $500-300-200, U2000 for same prizes. Projected prizes: Top places $8000-4000-2000-1500- $200, U1800 $200, U1600 $200, U1400 $200, U1200 $200. EF: $50 by 1000-800-600-500, clear winner or playoff $200 bonus. If tie for first, information. 5/25, $70 later. REG.: 8-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-1:30. 1/2 point bye top two on tiebreak play Armageddon game (White 5 minutes, Black 3 available in any round (limit 1). HR: $69 single or double ($89 Friday minutes and gets draw odds) for bonus and title. Class Prizes: Top

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U2100 500-300. EF: $249 if received by August 14 $299 later or on site. FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds. Online entry & add’l info: Free Parking, local shuttle and WiFi with sleeping rooms; other Self- $50 dis- count off either for NC residents. GM’s and foreign IM’s Free. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Parking: $5/day/exit. Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., https://onlineregistration.cc No money taken out of winnings to reimburse for EF. This tournament USCF Junior Grand Prix! Maitland, FL 32751 or online at (by 6/11). is open on- ly to players who have ratings 2200 or above, those who Info: call (407)629-6946 (407-670-9304 onsite cell) or www.cen- have ever been so rated, all foreign FIDE-rated players and juniors JUNE 6-7, IOWA tralflchess.org. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) (under age 21) rated over 2000. RDS.: Aug 27 7:00PM then 12-7, 12-7, Port of Burlington Open 12-7, 12-7. HR: $99 All rooms are suite style. Free made to order JUNE 13, TENNESSEE 5-SS, G/90+30s. Port of Burlington Welcome Center, 400 Front St., TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 breakfast daily, free manager’s reception nightly, and free airport shuttle Burlington, IA 52601 $750 Guaranteed. Open $150+Trophy-100-75 John Hurt Memorial 12 available for all guests. Hotel reservation: https://resweb.passkey.com/ U2000 $100 U1800 $100; U1600 $75 U1400 $75. U1200 $75. EF: $45 till Site: Courtyard Memphis East/Bill Morris Parkway, 3076 Kirby Parkway, Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=13620024 Advance June 3rd then $55; IM and GM free with ($45 deducted from prize). Memphis, TN 38115, 1-901-365-6400. 4SS, G/60 d5. EF: $25 if received Entry: Registration is available at www.carolinaschessinitiative.com. Iowa State Membership (if resident of Iowa) Req’d, Other States Welcome. by June 6, $35 at site. MCC members $25 anytime. Prize Fund $550 Alternately, checks can be sent to: Walter High, 105 North Crabtree Reg.: Ends 15 min before round 1. Rds.: Sat 10:00am; 2:30pm; 7:30pm; Totally Guaranteed: $150, $100, $75, $50, $25. Class Prizes: B, C, D/E Knoll, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Make checks payable to: Carolinas Chess Sun 9:00am; 2:00pm. One half point bye if requested before round 1. $50 each. Registration 06/13: starts at 8am CDT. Rounds: 10am CDT Initiative (CCI). On site entry will be available on August 27 from 2- Ent: Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246. [email protected] and other rounds ASAP. Entries: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 6:30PM. BYES: A maximum of two byes allowed. Byes must be requested 319-621-3116 or online at https://www.onlineregistration.cc/. Additional 38187. www.memphischess.com; [email protected] before round 2 is paired. INFO: Walter High [email protected], or Info: USCF and FIDE Rated. June 2014 USCF Rating supplement will be Gary Newsom, gary.newsom@charlot- techesscenter.org. More info used for Pairing Purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Life Master Pete JUNE 13, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN including pre-entry lists may be available at: carolinaschessinitiatve.com. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Karagianis will be giving a Lecture Friday Evening at the Mississippi Foster City Grand Prix Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5) FIDE rated. Hotel has a no smoking policy in- cluding electronic cigarettes. Manor Bed and Breakfast at 6PM. 2015 IASCA GP Qualifier Event. FIDE electronic device rules in effect. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Prizes: $1,500 b/55 60% JUNE 12-14, ILLINOIS guar. 1900+: $300-150-50, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 u1700 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1250 50-50. Jun 15 Supp & TD disc. 2015 U.S. Junior Open Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 1 4:30. EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 6/10 See Nationals. +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ grandprix. W. JUNE 12-14, ILLINOIS Grand Prix TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 USCF Junior Grand Prix! 2015 U.S. Senior Open JUNE 13-14, WISCONSIN USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Nationals. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Milwaukee Summer Challenge IV USCF Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 5-7 OR 6-7, FLORIDA 5SS, G/120 d5 in top 3 sections: Master/Expert (open only to 2000 and TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 JUNE 12-14 OR 13-14, FLORIDA above), U2000, U1500. 4SS, G/60 d6 in U1000 section. Olympia Resort 7th Summer Solstice Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 5SS, Open section G/90+30 sec. incr., All other sections but U1100 Sunshine Summer Open & Scholastic Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI; 1-800-558-9573; (Mention G/120 d5, U1100 section G/90 d5 (2-day Option all sections Rd. 1 G/60 DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Sea World. 10100 International Southwest Chess Club for $99 room rate). EF: $40 in top 3 sections, $25 d5). La Quinta Inn and Suites, 3701 N. University Dr., Coral Springs. Dr., 32821. $8,000/b140 (Scholastic=1/2). 60% Guaranteed. 5SS, in U1000. All $5 more after 6/10. $$GTD: Master/Expert = 1st-$300, $$6,300 b/170 paid entries, 50% min. Gtd. Open: $800/Trophy-500- G/120 d5 (2-day. Rnd 1 G/60 d5). 4 Sections: Premier: $1000-700- 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100. U2000=1st-$150, U1500=1st-$80, U1000=1st- 400, U2300/Unr. $300. FIDE. U2100:$700/Trophy-350-200, U1900 $150. 400, U2200 $400-300; U2000: $700-400-300, U1800 $400-300; U1600: $50. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: Top 3 sections-Saturday, June13: 10:00 am, U1700: $700/Trophy-350-200, U1600 $150. U1400: $700/Trophy-350- $700-400-300, U1400 $400-300; Scholastic U1200: $400-300-150, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm, Sunday June 14: 10:00am-3:00 pm, Rds.: U1000 Sat- 200, U1300 $150. U1100: Trophies for 1st to 3rd, 1st U900, 1st U700, U1000 $100, U800 $50. Trophy to top each age “7 & under” thru 14 urday, June 13: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm. ENT: Allen Becker, Medals to all others. Top Senior Prize (among all cash prize sections, with at least 2 players. Unrateds limited to $100, unless Place prize in 2130 N. 85th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53226 or [email protected]. must be at least 50 on June 5): $100. Unr. may enter Open, U1400 or Premier. Rated players can play-up one section. Special OCA Awards Questions: TD Robin Grochowski 414-861-2745. U1100 only. EF: $79 by June 2, $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs TBD. EF:3-day $85, 2-day $84, Scholastic U1200: EF: $45; After June USCF Junior Grand Prix! free ($79 deducted from prize). U1100 section $39 by June 2, $10 more 7, EF: $95 ($55 for Scholastic), plus $5 if paid onsite; FREE EF for JUNE 13-14, NEW YORK later and on-site. Re-entry cash prize sections $40. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr GMs ($90 deducted from any prize won); CFCC Memb EF discount: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30; 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10; 2nd $10 ($5 for Jr/Sr) and part of CFCC Grand Prix with $600 additional 2015 Can-Am International Chess Tournament Rd. Sat. 1:15; 3rd Rd. all sections but U1100 6:30, 3rd Rd. U1100 prizes. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr. before 1st Rd. Scholastic (Sat & Sun only). 5SS, G/100 d5. Venue: Wick Student Center, Daemen College, 4380 5:45; 4th Rd. Sun. 9:30; 5th Rd. all sections but U1100 2:30, 5th Rd. Rnd. 1: 7pm Fri (or 10am Sat at G/60 d5). Re-entry $40. Rds. 2 thru 5: Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226. $10,000 guaranteed. Open: $1300 – 1000 U1100 1:45. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. HR: $72 by Cut-off Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2-pt. byes if req’d before Rnd. 2 (max 2). HR: – 750; U2000: $1000 – 725 – 525; U1800: $850 – 600 – 400; U1500: Date, Includes free breakfast & Internet, 954-753-9000, Ext. 6. Ent: $105 (407) 352-1100; (Mention “CCS”, No Resort Fee), or http://tinyurl. $650 – 450 – 300; U1200 & unr. $500 – 300 – 150. EF: $65, [Canadians Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, com/June2015Hotel. Reserve by May 25. (72-hr Cancellation penalty.) $10 less], $80 after June 7. Unrated restricted to $500 winnings. Reg-

20th annual PACIFIC COAST OPEN July 16-19, 17-19 or 18-19, 2015 - $25,000 projected prizes, $20,000 minimum 6roundsatluxuriousSheratonHotel,AgouraHillsCA,12milesfromMalibu 6rounds,40/100, SD/30, d10 (2- Mixed doubles bonus prizes: 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, day option, rds 1-3 G/40, d10), best male/female 2-player team rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sheraton Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road, combined score among all sections: Sun 11:15 am & 4:30 pm. Agoura Hills CA 91301 (US-101 to $1000-500-300-200. Team must 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 Reyes Adobe Road exit), 26 miles west average under 2200; may play in am, rds Fri 12 noon & 6 pm, Sat 11 am of Burbank. Free parking. different sections, register (no extra & 5 pm, Sun 11:15 am & 4:30 pm. Hotel rate: $99-99, 818-707-1220, fee) before both players begin round 2. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am, reserve by 7/2, may sell out earlier. rds Sat 10 am, 12:15 pm, 2:30 pm & 5 Top 5 sections entry fee: $135 at pm; Sun 11:15 & 4:30. Prizes $25,000 based on 230 paid chessaction.com by 7/15, $140 phoned Half-point byes OK all (limit 2); entries (re-entries, U1250 Section count by 7/13 (406-896-2038, no Open must commit before round 2, half), minimum guarantee $20,000 questions), 4-day $139, 3-day $138, other sections before round 4. (80% each prize). 6 sections: 2-day $137 mailed by 7/7, $150 at site Open: $3000-1500-1000-500, clear (no checks, credit cards OK) or online All: Bring set, board, clock if or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under until 2 hours before game. possible- none supplied. Re-entry (no 2300/Unr $1200-600. 150 Grand Prix Under 1250 section entry fee: Open to Open) $70. Chess Magnet points (enhanced). all $50 less than top 5 sections. School Junior Grand Prix pts available. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Special USCF dues: see Chess Entry: chessaction.com or Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Life or chesstour.com. USCF member- Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham Under 1700: $1600-800-400-200. ship required. NY 10803. $15 charge for refunds. Under 1500: $1600-800-400-200. Unofficial uschess.org ratings Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, usually used if otherwise unrated. use AWD #D657633. plaques to first 3, top Under 1000, Questions: chesstour.com, Under 800, Unrated. SCCF membership ($18, under 18 [email protected], 347-201-2269. Unrated limits: U1900 $900, $13 with magazine, $3 without) Advance entries posted at chessaction. U1700 $700, U1500 $500, U1250 $300. required for rated So. Cal. residents. com (online entries posted instantly).

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istration: 8:30-9:30 am June 13. Late entries must take ½ point bye 7:16pm, Sun 9:45 am-2:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested JUNE 21, NEVADA first round. Rounds: Sat. 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun. 10:00, 2:30. 1/2 point before end of round rd. 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) byes available for rounds 1-4 if requested at registration. Online regis- and zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that National Open Blitz (BLZ) tration at www.wnychess.org; inquiries at [email protected]; or Brian house players (if required) must pay $2 per round and be USCF members. 7 D-SS (14 games), G/3 +2. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Sayers – 716-570-3966. Mail check, name, USCF#, rating and section ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Rd., Las Vegas 89109. Hotel Reservation: 800-732-7117. $$G 3,000. 2 to WNY Chess, 4746 Shisler Rd., Clarence, NY 14031. Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632- Sections: Open: $600-300-200. U2300, U2100 $200-100 each. U1900: USCF Junior Grand Prix! 9000, [email protected]. FIDE. $400-200-100, U1700, U1500, U1200 125-75 each. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. EF: $40 by 5/25, $50 later. REG.: by JUNE 13-14, COLORADO JUNE 18, NEVADA 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com. W. FIDE. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) The Denver Open 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) JUNE 21, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 5 Rd. SS. Sections: Open, U1800, U1500. Time Control: Rds. 1 - 3, See Nationals. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) G/90 d5, Rds. 4 - 5, G/90; increment/30. Site: Denver Marriott Tech Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Luper Swiss (3SS, G/90 d5) Center, 4900 S. Syracuse, Denver, CO 80237, Phone: 303-779-1100. JUNE 18-19, NEVADA 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,500 b/55 60% guar. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Special Deal: special $79 room rate, if reserved by 5/20/2015. Phone: 2015 U.S. Women’s Open 1900+: $300-150-50, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1700 1-888-611-4134 and mention Denver Open chess tournament. Players See Nationals. 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1250 50-50. Jun 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: will also receive free parking and WiFi. Directions: East side of I-25 off 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 1 4:30. EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 6/18 +15, playup Belleview. Prizes: $4800 based on 140 entries***. Open: $650 $400 JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, NEVADA +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/14. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) $200 U2000 $200 U1900 $150; U1800: $600 $350 $200 U1700 $200 USCF Junior Grand Prix! U1600 $150; U1500: $550 $300 $200 U1400 $200 U1300 $150. Youth 2015 National Open (under 15 years old and rated U1200): $200. Upset (Largest upset win See Nationals. JUNE 25-30, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) > 100 points): $100. Schedule: Registration: 8:00 - 9:30am. Round 1: USCF Junior Grand Prix! 3rd annual DC International Sat. 10:00am; Round 2: Sat. 2:30pm; Round 3: Sat. 7:00pm; Round 4: JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, GEORGIA 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, open to all. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jef- Sun. 9:00am; Round 5: Sun. 3:00pm*. Entry Fee: Non DCC members, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 ferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202 (free shuttle from Reagan National $55 if received before 6/11/15 $65 on site - DCC members $45 any Castle Chess Grand Prix Airport; see World Open for rates & parking info). $$G 10,000: $3000- time**. Entries: Payable to Denver Chess Club. Randolph Schine, 8101 5-SS, G/120 d5 (2 day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5). Cox Hall, Emory University, 1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300-200, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated E. Dartmouth Ave., #15, Denver, CO 80231. Email: randolphschine@com- 569 Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $12,000 G! Seven sections: Master: $1200-600. Minimum prize $700 to foreign GMs with FIDE ratings cast.net. Phone: 303-695-7839/720-300-7544. www.denverchess.com $2,100-1250-750-450; U2400: $800-500; Expert: $750-425-225; Class 2500/over, $500 to foreign GMs with with FIDE ratings under 2500, for details and online registration option. CSCA Tour Event. USCF A: $675-375-200; Class B: $575-350-175; Class C: $500-300-150; Class $400 to foreign IMs or WGMs (all must complete all games with no and CSCA membership required. Out-of-state association (OSA) mem- D: $400-250-150; U1200: $350-200-100. Official June ratings usually byes; limited to first 5 foreign GMs & first 5 foreign IMs/WGMs to enter bership accepted. Tournament will be directed by USCF Senior TD, Bob used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Players rated by 6/24 at chessaction.com). Minimum prize $300 to other GMs who Crume. Only one half point bye may apply to a players score, with regards within 100 points of next higher section may play up one section. EF: complete all games with maximum 2 half point byes (limited to first 5 to to prize money. *Last round byes count as zero points but are not con- $79 if received by 6/17. $100 later or at site. Free to GM, IM or USCF enter at chessaction.com). Players who have forfeited without notice in sidered withdrawals. **Join the DCC on or before the day of the 2400. Unrated Players: $50. Re-entry: $50; Unrated may enter any past CCA Internationals are not eligible for minimum prizes. IM & GM tournament and receive the discounted entry fee. ***Prize money will section, except Master. Prize limit of $150 in U1200, $ 200 in D, $250 in norms possible, satisfies FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in an be increased if we exceed 140 players or secure additional funding. C, $300 in B, $350 in A, or $400 in Expert to all unrated players, and to event with only one round per day for a minimum of 3 days. FIDE rated. JUNE 13-14, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN rated players with fewer than 10 lifetime games who are not playing EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs $50 online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $75 online TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 up. Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. 3 day at chessaction.com by 6/24, $100 at site; $100 deducted from prize (no LACC 12th Year Anniversary schedule: Reg.: 6:30-7:30 pm on 6/19. Rds.: 8; 1:30-6:30; 9-1:30. 2 deduction from minimum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $100 (Sponsor: Harold C. Valery, MD, Inc.). 10SS, G/45 d0. 11514 Santa day schedule: Reg.: 8:00-9:00 am on 6/20. Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, then online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $125 online by 6/24, $150 at site; Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: OPEN & U1800. EF: $70; merges with 3 day schedule. One 1/2 pt bye any round. Must commit $100 deducted from prize. USA players FIDE rated 2200/up: $200 $60 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members before playing first game. No changes. Ent: Castle Chess Inc., c/o online by 6/1, $225 online by 6/24, $250 at site. Others: $300 online by 1/2, Free new LACC Life members, $5 off it notified by 6/12. Reg.: 3- Debbie Torrance, 271 17th St. NW, Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA 30363. Make 6/1, $325 online by 6/24, $350 at site. All: Phoned entry (406-896-2038) day: FRI: 6-7 pm; 2-day: SAT:11-12 pm. Rds.: FRI 7&8:30 pm; SAT 12, check payable to: Castle Chess Inc. Info: Scott Parker, 770-939-5030 all $10 more; no phoned entry after 6/22. Mailed entry (Box 8482, 1:30, 3, 4:30; SUN 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30. Byes: Up to five 1/2-point byes except on tournament days call Jim Mundy, 770-313-2684, tournament@ Pelham, NY 10803) all $10 more; no mailed entry after 6/18. No checks available. 1-Day option I: Play Sat or Sun- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1- castlechess.org, on-line registration at www.castlechess.org. Note: at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see Day option II: Play Sat or Sun- receive five 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. 2-Day Bring sets, boards, clocks. None supplied. All parking at Emory is in World Open. Schedule: Late reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 option : Play Sat & Sun- receive two 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: either Fishburne or Peavine parking decks. No parking next to Cox Hall. & 7, Sat 11 & 5:30, Sun 10 & 4. Mon 11 am, Tue 11 am. Two half point $$2,000 Grd. 1st-4th $500-250-100-50 U2000: $100-50. U1800: $200- Please allow time to walk from the deck to Cox Hall (the building with byes available (must commit before rd. 2); norm not possible if taking 100-50; U1600: $200–100-50; U1400: $100-50-25; U1200/unrated: the clock tower.) W. bye. HR: see World Open. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none $50-25. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] USCF Junior Grand Prix! supplied. Ent: chessaction.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: or website www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Online entries basement. JUNE 20, OHIO posted instantly at chessaction.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us. Use @ TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 A Heritage Event! “Summer Time” Pawn Storm XXXI symbol instead of “At” in email addresses. USCF Junior Grand Prix! 4SS, G/60 d10, at Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402. JUNE 26, NEW YORK JUNE 13-14, KENTUCKY EF: $33 to 12 Jun then $43. EF $25 to 2200 or higher. GTD Prizes: Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 $300-200, U1900 $160-$50, U1600 $160-50. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rds.: Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz - FIDE Rated (BLZ) 2015 Kentucky Open - In Memory of Steve Dillard 10:30-1:30-4:30-7:00. OGPx Event-OCA mbrs $3 disc. DCC mbrs $3 disc. 9SS, G3+2inc. $500 Gtd: $150-100-50. U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, Total Prizes - $1875, Time Control: 5 round Swiss System G/90 d5. June Mail EF to: Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or U1800: $50. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9- supplement will be used. Location: University of Kentucky, Patterson register online at www.daytonchessclub.com/ or call 937.461.6283 for 9:20-9:40-10pm. Limit two byes; request by rd. 7. marshallchessclub.org Office Tower, Lexington, KY - big white tower near student center. Link more information. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. with driving instructions: http//www.uky.edu/studentcenter/parking. A map of the campus parking is here: http://lexchess.com/images/ stories/chess_uk_patterson_tower_web.png. Top 3 Ky players in Open section will be invited to the Adult State Championship. Top 2 Juniors in Open Section will be invited to the Junior State Championship. USCF standard tiebreaks will be used. Prizes: based on 60 players in 3 sections as follows: Open: 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $100, Expert $100, Class A $100. U1800: 1st $250, 2nd $150, U1600 $100. U1400: 1st $150, 2nd $75, U1000/ Unrated $50. Advance Registration: Mail entries to Randas Burns, 7715 Ashton 20th annual BRADLEY OPEN Park Circle, Louisville, KY 40288. Make checks out to KCA. Or you can sign up online at kcachess.net (click on “more options” and link will be July 17-19 or 18-19, Windsor Locks, CT there). All entries must be received by June 10th. Entry Fee: $45 , KCA members $40. Onsite Registration: 8:00-9:30. Rds.: Sat. 10:00, 2:00, $7500 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND 5:30. Sun 9:00-2:30. KCA Meeting between 4th and 5th round at 1:00. Byes: Maximum two half-point byes, must commit before round 3. Bring sets, boards, and clocks. Questions: Randas Burns 502-500-7493, randas 5 rounds, Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport. [email protected]. For questions about site or directions: Jerry Baker, 859.806.0637, [email protected]. $102 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle. USCF Junior Grand Prix! FREE LECTURES by IM Danny Kopec, Sat & Sun 9 am JUNE 13-14, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 2015 DCC Fide Open VII Open: Prizes $1000-500-300, top U2210/Unr $600-300. 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE Under 2010 Section: $800-400-200, top U1810 $500-250. and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one Under 1610 Section: $700-400-200, top U1410 $300-150. hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order Under 1210 Section: $400-200-100, trophies. to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their email address.$$ $500-$250-$125. EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Mixed Doubles: male/female teams averaging U2200: $200. May Member $55. Small appearance fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get appearance fee (appearance play in different sections; enter by 2 pm 7/18 (no extra fee). fee might be deducted from prize). Reserve: Open to players rated Unrated prize limit: $200 in U1210, $400 in U1610. below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF rules. EF: $40. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. In the reserve section, Tour- nament reserves the right to use Fide rules on electronic devices and on starting White’s clock at start of a round and to use FIDE pairing rules. Both: Reg.: 6/13 from 9:45–10:15am. Rds.: Sat 10:45am-3:10pm-

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USCF Junior Grand Prix! $$b/15; Morphy: Chess books, medals to top 3 finishers and those tied any MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $500 Gtd: JUNE 27-28, VIRGINIA with them. W. $170-130-100. U2300: $100. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) USCF Junior Grand Prix! 9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org World Open Warmup 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 27-28 OR 28, NEW JERSEY 5SS, G/90 d10. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington (see World Open). TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 USCF Junior Grand Prix! $$G 200-100, U2000 $110, U1600/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no Chess Mates Championship/Super Swiss #3 Reg. JUNE 30-JULY 1, VIRGINIA checks. ends 9:30 am 6/27, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 2. One 5-SS. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. 2 Schedules: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) half point bye allowed if U1600 or unrated, otherwise two byes allowed, 2-day: 6/27-28. All games G/75 d10. 1-day: 6/28. Rounds 1-3: G/25 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship must commit before rd. 2. June ratings used. d5 Rounds 4-5: G/75 d10. 3 Sections: Open, U2100, U1600. EF: $90 if 5SS, G/90 d10. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington (see World Open A Heritage Event! received by 6/13, $100 by 6/26, $110 at site. GMs 50% off. IMs 25% for location, rates). Open to all females. $2000 guaranteed prizes: USCF Junior Grand Prix! off. Re-entry $40. Total Prizes: $4,000. 60% guaranteed (Will be 100% $700-400-200, top U1800/Unr $260, U1500 $240, U1200 $200, plaques A State Championship Event! if there are 50 or more participants.). Open Section: $550-300-200, to top 3, 1st U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000. EF: $80 online at JUNE 27-28, OKLAHOMA U2350 $250-100. +Trophy to top-scoring CM member. U2100 Section: chessaction.com by 6/25, $83 mailed by 6/16, $85 phoned to 406-896- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 $500-300-150, U1850 $250-100. U1600 Section: $500-300-150, U1350: 2038 by 6/28, $95 at site, or online until 8 am 6/30. Reg. ends Tue 9 70th Oklahoma Open State Championship $250-$100. 2-Day: Reg. 11:15-11:55 a.m. on 6/27. Rds. 12:00 noon, am, rds. Tue 10, 2 & 6, Wed 10 & 2. Bye: OK any round, limit 1 bye, 5SS, Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/2 d5. $1450 Guaranteed. La Quinta 3:15, 6:30 p.m. on 6/27. 3:15, 6:30 p.m. on 6/28. 1-day: Reg. 11:00- must commit before rd. 2. July ratings used. Special USCF dues: see Inn OKC Airport Hotel, 800 S. Meridian (I-40 at Meridian), Oklahoma 11:25 on 6/28. Rds. 11:30 a.m., 12:45, 2:00, 3:15 (schedules merge), World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, City, 405-942-0040. 3 Sections: Open G$$ 500-300-200; Reserve 6:30 p.m. on 6/28. Byes: 2 half-point byes allowed. Must commit before Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries (U1800) G$$ 200-150-100; Booster (U1400) $$ b/entries; Plaques & the 3rd round. Info: www.chessmatesnj.com, chessmates@chess- posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). USCF recognized State Championship titles for OK resident section win- matesnj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. An American Classic! ners. EF: $45 if rec’d by 6/22, otherwise $50, OCA membership included. USCF Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! Reg.: 8:30-9:30am Saturday, must enter before Rd. 2 pairings are pre- JUNE 27-28, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN USCF Junior Grand Prix! pared and play Rd. 5 to be prize eligible. One 1/2 point bye in Rds. 1-4 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, VIRGINIA only; accelerated pairings may be used. Rds.: Sat 10, 2 & 6; Sun 10 & 3. 2015 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) HR: $75.20 plus tax (1-4 occupants), including breakfast buffet & airport (A sponsored event) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 43rd Annual World Open shuttle; reserve by 6/17 for chess rate; no outside food or drinks. OCA 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $70; $50 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, 9SS. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Annual Membership Meeting & Election Sunday 8am; Voting Eligibility: spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life members, VA 22202 (a few miles from Washington, DC). Free shuttle from Reagan Must be 16, Oklahoma resident and OCA member 10 business days prior $5 off if notified by 6/26. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm National Airport, special chess rate for hotel valet parking $6/day, to 6/28. Contact: Chuck Unruh, PO Box 340, Collinsville, OK 74021, 800- each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option I: parking about $7-15/day nearby if hotel garage is full. In 8 sections. 460-2794, email: [email protected]. More info: www.ochess.org. Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & receive $210,000 guaranteed prizes (note changes to Master class prizes). three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 (b/45) $750 Gtd. 1st-3rd Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free USCF Junior Grand Prix! $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; U1600: $100–50; analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 7/1-5, free GM lectures 9 JUNE 27-28, NEW MEXICO U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Information: Mick Bighamian: am 7/3 & 7/4. Open Section, July 1-5 only: 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. 2200 to Under 1200 Sections, June 30-July 5, July 1-5, 2-5, or 3- Albuquerque/Rio Rancho Open Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement 5: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. at Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Lane SE, Rio Rancho, 1-5 G/35 d10). Unrated Section, July 3-5 only: G/60 d10, plays NM 87124. Co-sponsored by The Meadowlark Chess Group and the New JUNE 28, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN separate schedule. Open (note changes): $20000-10000-5000-2500- Mexico Chess Organization. 5/SS, G/90 + 10 second delay for all TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $300, top FIDE sections except Morphy. Morphy Section: 4 rounds/Swiss System, Game Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75, d5) 2300-2449 $4000-2000-1000-800-500, top FIDE U2300/Unr $4000-2000- in 45 minutes, plus a 10 second delay. Sections: Open EF $35; Reserve Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,500 b/55 60% guar. 1000-800-500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm (U1800) EF $30; Fischer (U1500) EF $25; Marshall (U1200) EF $20; 1900+: $300-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1600 7/5 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under Morphy (U1100); EF $12. $5 Family discount after one full-price entry. 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1200 50-50. Jun 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top Late Fee: $15 if entry not received by 6/25. One 1/2 pt bye if requested 8-8:45. Rds.: 9-12:45-2:40. EF: 47, Econ 32 w 1/2 prz. after 6/25 +15, U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: before Rd. 1. Ent: payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/21. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) 87196. Entry form: nmchess.org. Payment may be made by Paypal.com. grandprix. W. $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500- Reg.: Sat. 8-8:30 A.M. Rounds: For all sections except Morphy: 9-1- JUNE 30, NEW YORK 1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: 4:30, 9-1. Rounds: For Morphy 9:15 am, 11:00am, 1:15 pm and 4:00 pm. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $1600- Prizes: Open: $300/$150/$75 guaranteed; Reserve:$150/$75/35 $$b/15; Marshall Masters 800. Under 1400: $8000-4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, Fischer (U1500) $100/$50/$30 $$b/15; Marshall (U1200) $60/45/25, 4SS, G/25 d5. Open to USCF 2000+ and players with a plus score in top U1300 $1200-600. Under 1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-

45th annual CONTINENTAL OPEN Aug 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16, 2015 - $30,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES! 6 rounds, Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, Sturbridge MA - GM Gata Kamsky will play! 6 rounds, Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, Unrated prize limits: U1000 $200, Advance entry fee $5 less to MACA 366 Main St (Rt 20 west), Sturbridge MA U1300 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, members; may join/renew at masschess.org. 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. U1900 $1000. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds Experience 1790-1840 America at Old Mixed doubles: best male/female 2- Thu 7 pm, Fri 6, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Sturbridge Village (www.osv.org), swim in player team(average under 2200) combined 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Cedar Lake, visit shops & galleries. score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Prizes $30,000 guaranteed. 3-day & 4- Register before both players begin round 2. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am, rds day schedules 40/110, SD/30, d10, 2-day Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. schedule (except Open Section) rds 1-3 used if otherwise unrated. Half-pt byes OK all rds (limit 2); Open G/40, d10, then merges with others. must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. Free lectures by IM Danny Kopec, Sat Top 4 sections entry fee: $165 online & Sun 9 am: game analysis in afternoons. at chessaction.com by 8/12, $175 at 406- All: No smoking. Bring sets, boards, 896-2038 by 8/10, 4-day $174, 3-day $173, clocks if possible-none supplied. JGP. Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear 2-day $172 mailed by 8/4, $180 (no checks, Hotel rates: $94-94, 800-582-3232, or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hrs 508-347-7393, reserve by 7/31. $1400-700. FIDE rated, 150 GPP. before game. Re-entry (no Open) $80. Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500, Under 1300 entry fee: Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. All $30 less than top 4 sections. service charge for refunds. Questions: Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1000 Section entry fee: all $80 chesstour.com, [email protected], 347-201- Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200. less than top 4 sections. 2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com Under 1300: $1400-700-400-300-200 Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess (online entries posted instantly). Under 1000: $800-400-300-200, Life: see Chess Life or chesstour.com. Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by trophies to top 3, first U800, U600, Unr. USCF membership required. 9:15 pm.

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400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500. Unrated: Trophies to top 10. Prize ROUNDS: 6. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. SITE: Holiday Inn Express Mineola. EF: $35 by 6/29, $42 at site, non-memb $9 more. $$ (660 b/22, limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted 6/26/14-6/26/15 was more & Suites, 2224 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: top 2 G) 200-100, U2100, 1900, 1700, 1500, 1300/UR each 72. 4 byes 1- than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with 7/3 – 8:30 am - 9:45 am; 7/4 – 8:00 am - 8:45 am. ROUNDS: 3-day: 9. [email protected]. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15-8:20-9:25 each under 26 lifetime games rated as of 7/15 official list cannot win over 7/3 – 10 & 3:30, 7/4 – 10:30 & 4, 7/5 – 10 & 3:30. 2-day: 7/4 – 9, Mon. Rule 14H not used. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games 11:15, 1:30, & 4, 7/5 – 10 & 3:30. TIME CONTROLS: Master/Expert 3- 11782. rated too late for 7/15 official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) day 40/90 G/30 +30 inc, 2-day: Rounds 1-3, G/50 +15 inc, Rounds USCF Junior Grand Prix! Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles 4-6, 40/90 G/30 +30 inc. Reserve & Amateur 3-day 30/75 G/45 +30 Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player “team” score: inc, 2-day Rounds 1-3, G/50 +15 inc, Rounds 4-6, 30/75 G/45 +30 inc. JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) $3000-1500-700-500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates SECTIONS: Master/Expert (above 1999) - FIDE Rated, Reserve (1600- 2015 Houston Summer Chess Festival may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before 1999), Amateur (U1600). ENTRY FEES: $80 postmarked by 6/29. $90 5SS, G/90, 30-second Inc. (Open Section), G/120 d5 (Under Sections). both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible; after 6/29. IMs/GMs free. Entrants may play up one section for $10. $5 $12,950 b/225 full-paid entries, 60% Guaranteed. Marriott Houston prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Entry fee for U2200 through discount to CalChess members (excluding reentries). Reentry after round South at Hobby Airport, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houhh-hous U1400 sections, and Open Section if USCF or FIDE 2200/over: Online 2 of the 3-day schedule: $40. PRIZES: Master/Expert 1st Place $625 & ton-marriott-south-at-hobby-airport/, 713-943-7979. $85 HR valid until at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/28, $350 trophy, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $300. 1st Place Reserve & Amateur 6/26. Free parking! Reserve early! After that date, rate may or may not until 2 hours before first game. Phoned to 406-896-2038: $315 by $550 & trophy. Prize fund of $4,750 based on 90 full paid entries (with be honored. 5 Sections: Open (FIDE rated): $1,500-$850-$600-$400- 4/15, $325 by 5/15, $335 by 6/26. Mailed by 4/15: 6-day $316, 5-day 75 full paid entries, the prize fund will be $3,760). HOTEL: Holiday Inn $300, (U2400: $750-$500, U2200: $700-$400), UNDER 2000: $800-$400- $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313. Mailed by 5/15: 6-day $326, 5-day $325, Express & Suites, $95 per night, available until 6/23, (916) 923-1100 or $200-$100-$75, UNDER 1800: $800-$400-$200-$100-$75, UNDER 1600: 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/17: 6-day $336, 5-day $335, 4- 1-888-465-4329, online at www.hiexpress.com/sacramentone, group $800-$400-$200-$100-$75, UNDER 1400/Unrated: $700-$350-$200- day $334, 3-day $333. Do not mail entry after 6/17. At site until 1 1/2 code SCC. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey (TD), e-mail: $100, (U1200: $500-$250-$125). Champion’s plaque for the five section hours before first game: all $350; no checks, credit cards OK. GMs & [email protected]; phone: (916) 524-9479. Checks payable to winners, on tie-breaks. Choice of two schedules: 3-Day: Fri 7/10, foreign IMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs & Sacramento Chess Club and mailed to 6700 50th St., Sacramento, CA 8pm, Sat 7/11 2pm & 7pm, Sun 7/12 10am & 3pm; 2-Day: Sat 7/11 9am foreign FMs in Open: EF $100 less, $100 deducted from prize. Open 95823-1306. Full flyer and advance entries: http://sacramentochessclub. then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Entry Fee: $79 by 6/26, $89 after; Section EF $100 more if not rated 2200 or over by USCF or FIDE. org under Weekend Events. OTHER INFO: Wheelchair Access. 07/15 Special EF: $49 by 6/26, $59 after: for Juniors under 19, Seniors over Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Unrated Section rating list only. The Master/Expert section FIDE rated and will use FIDE 62 and Unrated playing in the U1400. Unrated are only eligible for 60% EF: $28 online at chessaction.com by 6/28, $33 mailed by 6/17 or phoned rules, with modifications (information on-site). Please bring clocks. 1/2 of the awarded prizes unless paying full entry fee and playing in the by 6/26, $40 at site until 1 hour before game or online until 2 hours point byes available in any round and must be requested before the Open Section. Special EF counts as 2/3 of a full entry and is only available before game. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. completion of the previous round. Maximum two 1/2 point byes per in the U1400/Unrated Section. July Rating Supplement used. Byes: No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from entry. 1/2 point byes for rounds 5 & 6 must be requested prior to round Up to two (2) half-point byes, any round, if requested before end of Rd. Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/30. Special 1 1 and may not be changed. 2. Reentry: $30 from 3-Day to 2-Day Schedule or within same schedule year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction. USCF Junior Grand Prix! allowed. Blitz and Bughouse Tournaments, registration on site. com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid Scholastic Tournament: Sat 7/11, G/30 d5; EF $20 by 6/26, $25 after, at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 6-day schedule: JULY 3-5, 4-5 OR 5, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Four Sections: K-3, K-6, K-9 and K-12, Rounds 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm & Tue 7 pm, Wed 7 pm, Thu 6 pm, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 5- Marshall Monthly Grand Prix - FIDE Rated 3:45pm, Trophies for top 10 individual and plaques to top 3 teams in day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu 11 am & 6 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 5SS, 40/90 SD30 +30inc. $750 Gtd: $200-150-125-100. U2200 $100; each section. Top 4 players, minimum 2 count towards team standings. am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Thu 11, 2:30 & 6, U1900 $75. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Rds.: 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. Commemorative medals for all players participating in Scholastic event. Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Fri 11, 1:30, 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 day in round ENTRIES: Mail to Francisco Guadalupe, 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Unrated schedule: Fri. 11, 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Limit two City, TX 77573. Enter on line at: www.active.com/houston-tx/board- 2:30 & 6, Sat. 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun. 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All schedules merge byes; request by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- games/tournaments/houston-chess-festival-2015. Note: Active.com & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in 477-3716. charges a small fee. Info: [email protected]. FIDE. last 4 rds.), Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 5. Entries, re-entries close 1 1/2 hours before your first game. Bring sets, boards, JULY 4, VIRGINIA USCF Junior Grand Prix! clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $99-99-109, 703-418-1234, ask TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) JULY 11, FLORIDA for chess rate, may sell out about May 31, two night minimum July 3-4. World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve 5SS, G/10 d2. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see World Open). Prizes $2000 CFCC Tornados at UUU car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www. based on 65 entries, else in proportion except 60% each prize guaranteed. 4-SS, G/75 d5. University Unitarian Universalist Society, 11648 McCulloch chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings: Official July In 2 sections. Open Section: $400-200-100, top U2300 $220, U2100/Unr Rd., Orlando 32817. EF: $30, CFCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org $200. Under 1900 Section: $280-140-70, top U1700/Unr $160, U1500 from any prize). $$750 b/30: (1st Place Guaranteed) 200-120-80, ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: Players must $130, U1300 $100, no unrated may win over $150. EF: $40, at site only, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200 $70 ea. (Must draw/win a game submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. See no checks. Reg.: 6-9 pm, rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10. 1 half to be eligible for prize.) Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, 6. See website also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pel- point bye available, must commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not affect for details: centralflchess.org. Info: (407) 629-6946. ham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAt regular ratings), but higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes. Chess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at USCF Junior Grand Prix! chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Awards: Open through JULY 4-5, NEW JERSEY U1800 prizes & Unrated trophies awarded 7/5, others mailed by 7/20. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. 3rd Annual - Fourth of July Open - Leon Shulman Cup JULY 1, VIRGINIA $15,000 projected prizes, $10,000 minimum guaranteed! 5 rounds, CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) G/90 d5. Holiday Inn, 2175 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, World Open 7-Minute Championship (BLZ) across from Garden State Park – 5 miles from Philadelphia City Center. Visit www.chesstour.com for late news, hotel 5-SS, double round (10 games), G/7 d2. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see Prizes $15,000 based on 160 paid entries $10,000 minimum guaranteed. availability, results, games, minimum ratings, etc. World Open). Prizes $1000 based on 35 entries, else in proportion except In 5 sections: Open Section: $1500-700-400-300, top Under 2300/Unr Enter tournaments at chessaction.com. 60% each prize guaranteed. $300-150-70, U2100 $130-70, U1800 $120- $800-400. Under 2100 Section: $1200-500-300-200, top Under 1900 To receive our free email newsletter, see 60, U1500/Unr $100. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 10:30 $600-300. Under 1800 Section: $1200-500-300-200, top Under 1600 chess calendar.com or chesstour.com. am, rds. 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit $500-250. Under 1500 Section: $1200-500-300-200, top Under 1300 Most tournaments have alternate schedules before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of $500-250. Under 1200 Section: $1000-500-300-100, trophies to 1st, with less or more days than below. regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. EF: Online $95 by Asterisk means full details in this issue- 6/13 $105 by 6/27, $120 at site. GMs, IMs free; $100 deducted from USCF Junior Grand Prix! prize. Under 1200 Section entry fee: all $20 less than above. Schedule: otherwise, see future issues or our website. JULY 2-5 OR 3-5, TEXAS Reg. ends Saturday 9:45 am, rds. Sat 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00, Sun Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit 6/5-7: Northeast Open, Stamford CT (see May issue) 2015 DCC Fide Open VIII before rd. 2. Hotel rates: $109 – “Chess Rate”, 1-(856) 663-5300; reserve 7SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- 6/25-30: DC International, Arlington VA* by 6/15 or rate may increase. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none 6/26-28: World Open Senior Amateur, Arlington VA* son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Two schedules: 4 supplied. Ratings: June official USCF rating list used. Unofficial uschess. day and 3 day. Open: $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. 6/27-28: World Open Under 13, Arlington VA* org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Contact: dgorman@darse 6/30-7/1: World Open Womens Champ, Arlington VA* Will use USCF ratings and rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. mail.com (703) 989-6867. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s 6/30-7/5: World Open, Arlington VA* discretion. Note that Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number JULY 5, VIRGINIA 7/17-19: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA* before 1st round in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 7/17-19: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL* ID must disclose their email address.$$ $500-$250-$125. EF: $80, Sen- World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) 7/17-19: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT* ior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance fee to the 5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see 7/24-26: Southern Open, Orlando FL* First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open Section: 8/7-9: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* appearance fee (appearance fee might be deducted from prize). Reserve: $500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000 8/14-16: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* Open to players rated below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated Section: $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 8/14-16: Central California Open, Fresno CA* but is USCF rated and uses USCF rules. EF: $40. The Reserve give back $100, no unrated may win over $150. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 8/21-23: Manhattan Open, New York NY* 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, by 7 pm 7/5, $50 after 7 pm 7/5. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. 8/28-30: Atlantic Open, W ashington DC* then that winner receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. In the Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rounds 9:45 pm, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: OK rd. 1. 8/28-30: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN* reserve section, Tournament reserves the right to use Fide rules on Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz 9/5-7: New York State Championship, Albany NY* electronic devices and on starting White’s clock at start of a round and used for pairings & prizes. 9/25-27: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT* to use FIDE pairing rules. Both: Reg.: 4Day: 7/2 from 6-7:45pm. 3day: USCF Junior Grand Prix! 10//7-12: Washington Chess Congress, Arlington VA* 7/3 from 9:45–10:15am. Rds.: Rd.1 4day Thurs 7/2 at 7:16pm then JULY 5, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 10/9-11: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL* merge with 3day rd 2. 3day rds: Fri 10:45am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sat 10:45 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 10/30-11/1: Boardwalk Open, Galloway NJ am-3:10pm. Sun 9:45am-2:10pm. Two half point Byes allowed if requested Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) 11/6-8: Eastern Chess Congress, Stamford CT before end of round rd. 2 and before getting full point bye. Byes for both 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,500 b/55 60% guar. 11/13-15: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH rds. 6 and 7 not allowed. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are 1900+: $300-100-100, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1700 11/27-29: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1250 50-50. July 15 Supp & TD disc.Reg.: 12/26-28: Empire City Open, New York NY per round and be USCF members. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:40 5 EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 7/2 +15, 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. FIDE. grandprix. For later events, see chesstour.com. USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 6, 13, 20, NEW YORK JULY 3-5 OR 4-5, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 74th Nassau Action 2015 Sacramento Chess Championship 9SS, G/25 d5 or G/30 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts.,

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JULY 11, CONNECTICUT USCF Junior Grand Prix! USCF Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, CONNECTICUT JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) The strongest tournament in Connecticut! Chess Club of Fairfield County, 20th Annual Bradley Open Bay Area Chess GM Melikset Khachiyan Championship 710 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850. In 2 Sections - Masters: 5SS, G/ 30 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. 5SS, G90+30 2-day rds. 1-2 G/50 d5, Open to Minimum 2200 rating. $$GTD: $500-300-200. Class Cham- Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT d5. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/94 (70% guar). 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) pionships: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 2199 & under. $$GTD: $400-200-100. 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt. 20). Free parking. $7500 guaranteed prize $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700-300-100, u1800: Top U2000, U1800, U1600 - $100 Each. Half-point byes available for fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-300, U2210/Unr $600-300. Under 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: 100. Unr max rounds 1 & 2. Must commit before round 1. Max 2 byes. ALL: EF: $40 in 2010: $800-400-200, top U1810 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1610: $700- $100 exc Open. Jul 15Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 8:30-8:45a. advance online by Fri 8pm 7/10 or postmarked by Mon 7/6. $50 late 400-200, top U1410 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1210: $400-200-100, Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9 1:20, Su 10 2:30. (2-day Sa 9 11:10 & merge). EF: 89, on-site. CCFC members $30 advance / $40 late. Grandmasters and trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed Doubles Econ EF: 69 w 60% prz, after 7/13 +20. Playup +20. Rated 2250+ $0 International Masters free - entry fee deducted from prize. Reg.: 10:00 bonus prize: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among by 7/7 (prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. - 10:30am. Rds.: 11:00, 12:15, 2:30, 3:45, 5:00. ENT: Chess Club of Fair- all sections: $200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may USCF Junior Grand Prix! field County LLC., 710 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850, www.fairfieldcounty play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/18. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1210 or $400 in U1610. Top JULY 17-19, KANSAS chess.com/masters15.html. INFO: 203-505-6215, ccfc@fairfieldcoun- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 tychess.com. 3 sections EF: $78 online at chessaction.com by 7/15, $85 phoned to Kansas Open 406-896-2038 by 7/13, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 if check mailed by 7/8, $90 A Heritage Event! All events at Holiday Inn, 549 South Rock Rd., Wichita, KS. 3 sec- at site, or online until 2 hours before game. U1210 Section EF: all $40 tions: (7/18 and 7/19) 5SS, G/120 d5. All prizes based on 80 non-scholastic USCF Junior Grand Prix! less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs, & JULY 11-12, WISCONSIN rate entries in Open + Reserve + Amateur. Open: all: $350-250-150. WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA U1900: 100. Reserve: 1799/below: $300-200-100. U1600: 75. Amateur: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial 39th Annual Green Bay Open 1399/below $250-150-50. U1200: 50. Note- additional $25 and plaque uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year to top KS resident in each section (Including Blitz). EF: $45 if postmarked Radisson Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. 5SS, 40/100, USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction. 30/1, SD/30 d5. EF: $45, Juniors under 19 $40, if rec’d by 7/8, all by 7/11, $55 thereafter and on-site. Special $10 discount for advance com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid entry into both KS Open + Blitz tourney, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, entries after 7/8 including phone, email & in person are $10 more! $$ at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: (Top 2 Gtd. 5 per class) $1685 Cash + 6 trophies! 1st $400 + trophy; not competing for cash, but for plaques in Reserve or Amateur (and Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day Blitz). Special free Scholastic entry for some (see website). Reg.: 7/18 2nd $220, X $115; 1900’s & 1800’s $115 each; 1700’s & 1600’s $110 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: each; 1500’s & 1400’s $105 each; 1300’s & 1200’s $100 each; Under 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 7/18: 10- 2:30-7, 7/19: 9:30, 2:00. KANSAS BLITZ all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $102-102, 860-627-5311; reserve CHESS: 1 section: (7/17), 5SS, G/10 d0. All prizes based on 40 non- 1200/Unrated $90. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 15-16, 13-14, by 7/3 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, 11-12, 10 & under. Reg.: 8:45-9:25am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. HR: scholastic rate entries $180-120-60. U2100 60. U1800 60. U1500 and Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: unrated 60. EF: $25 if postmarked by 7/11, $35 thereafter and on-site, $89/$89/$99/$109 call 920-494-7300 mention chess tournament. Room chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. block held to 6/19. Other Info: 1/2 bye avail. Rds. 1, 2 or 3 if req’d $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash. Reg.: 7/17 6- Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 7pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9. KANSASBUGHOUSE: 1 section: w/entry. Entries & Inquiries to: Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Bay, WI 54311. 920-465-9859, email: [email protected] WCA Tour (7/17) 4pm. (details- see website) HR: Special room rate at Holiday Event. W. USCF Junior Grand Prix! Inn, 316-686-7131 or 877-863-4780 and mention event key KOC, up to 4 JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, ILLINOIS in a room, $90 per night, reservations by 7/3. Special: KCA membership A Heritage Event! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) required of KS residents to participate in Kansas Open (See website for USCF Junior Grand Prix! 8th annual Chicago Class details) www.kansaschess.org. Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W. 145th St., A State Championship Event! 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, G/60 d10). Westin Chicago North Overland Park, KS 66223. Checks payable to “Kansas Chess Association”. JULY 11-12, NEW HAMPSHIRE Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from [email protected] or 913-851-1583. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook USCF Junior Grand Prix! 65th New Hampshire Open Rd. to US-45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4SS, 40/100, SD/60 d5. Radisson Hotel Nashua, 11 Tara Blvd. (near 7 sections: Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on JULY 18-19, VIRGINIA Exit 1 of Everett Turnpike, US Route 3), Nashua, NH 03062; 802-888- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800-400. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700- 25th Annual Charlottesville Open 9970. $$G 3,565. 4 sections. Open, $$G 400-230-170, U2215 215, U2065 400-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (1600- 2 Sections: 200. NH Champion title to top-scoring NH resident. Under 1965, $$G 5SS, G/90 d5. EF: $55 by 7/16, then $65. Open & U1700. 1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600- Prizes: Open Section: 300-200-150 (no Unr may win more than 180), U1765 200. Under 1665, $2000 b/o 60. Place prizes guaranteed. $$400, 400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under U1700 Section: $$G 300-200-150 (no Unr may win more than 120), U1465 200. Under $$250, $$150 U2100 $150, U1900 $130; $300, $200, 1200/Unr): $500-250-150-100, trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, 800, $150 U1500 $140, U1200 $130. Site & HR: Comfort Inn Monticello, 2097 1365, $$G 200-150-100 (no Unr may win more than 90), U1165 120-80. Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. Prize limits: All, EF $59 in advance or $65 at door, except $49/$55 for Under 1365 Inn Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 977-3300) $99.95 + tax if reserved Unrated may not win over $200 in E, $350 D, $500 C, $700 B, or $900 A. Reg.: Rds.: section, free to GM/IM in Open. NHCA memb. req. for rated NH residents: by 6/15. 11-11:40 am. Sat. 12, 3:15, 7:15 Sun. 9:30, 1:15. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com- Entries: $8 adult, $6 age 18/under. Reg.: Sat 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-4, 9:30- Ernest Schlich, 1370 S. Braden Cres., Norfolk, VA 23502. Checks bined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be Mbr: 3:30. Half-point bye okay for any one round (but not for Rd. 4 in Open). to VCF. On-line reg. at www.vachess.org VCF rqd. for VA residents under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must reg- Info: Byes: NHCA membership meeting 9 a.m. Sun. HR: $99 (plus 9% tax) if reserved $10, $5 under age 17. ernest.schlich@gmailcom single half- ister (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/18. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chess point bye on request. No CC on site, cash only please. directly with hotel; reserve by 6/26, mention NHCA. Ent: NHCA, c/o action.com by 7/15, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no ques- Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062. To enter tions) by 7/13, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/8, all $120 at site, USCF Junior Grand Prix! online using credit card, start by visiting www.nhchess.org. Info: bob. or online until 2 hours before first game. GMs $100 from prize. Class E JULY 18-19, LOUISIANA [email protected] or 603-891-2484 (home). Section EF: all $50 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2015 Paul Morphy Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour event. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise 5-SS, (Pro: G/90 i30; Am: G/2 d5). Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport, JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $50 if mailed by 7/10, $60 at site; TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) out-of-state masters free, EF deducted from prize. LCA Memb. req’d for 20th annual Pacific Coast Open entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic all La. residents ($15 adult, $5 Sch.), OSA. Prizes: $3000 b/80, $1500 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Sheraton (50%) Gtd.! Two Sections: Open: $600-300-200; U2000 $250-125, U1800 Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US-101 $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. GMs $80 from prize. 3-day schedule: $225-100. Reserve (U1600): $300-200; U1400 $250-125; U1200/UNR to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: $225-100. Rds.: Sat: 9:15-1-5:30, Sun: 9:30-2. HR: $109, (800)872-5914, miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & Bye: group code: La.C, reserve early. Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. Taylor parking. Prizes $25,000 based on 230 paid entries (re-entries & U1250 3:30. all, limit 2; Master must commit before rd. 2, others before HR: St., New Orleans, LA 70115, [email protected], (504) 895-4133 (eve- Section count half), minimum $20,000 (80% each prize) guaranteed. In rd. 3. $107-107-107-107, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 7/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD nings), (504) 615-6730 (on day of tourney). 6 sections. Open: $3000-1500-1000-500, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under JULY 21, NEW YORK NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1600-800-400-200. Under TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com 1500: $1600-800-400-200. Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, plaques to Marshall Masters (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/ 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ and players with a plus score in any by 9:15 pm. female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-500- MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $620 GTD: 250- 300-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play USCF Junior Grand Prix! 150-100. Top U2400 60, Top U2300 30, Biggest upset $30. EF: $40, Mbr in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, OHIO $30. GM’s Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Unrated 2015 Columbus Open one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub. may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $900, U1700 $700, U1500 5-SS, G/30/90 d5 SD/1 d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5), OVER $8000 org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $500, U1250 $300; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections IN PRIZES, UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. All rounds will be played USCF Junior Grand Prix! EF: $135 at chessaction.com by 7/15, $140 phoned by 7/13 (406-896- at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210, on the Ohio JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, FLORIDA 2038, no questions), 4-day $139, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 7/7, State University campus. Parking is $7/day at nearby campus parking TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before garages. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1500, 1000, 600, 500, 400; 23rd annual Southern . GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. Under 1250 Section EF: U2000, $600, 400; Premier, open to 1799/below: $600, 400; U1600: 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham All $50 less than top 5 sections entry fees. SCCF membership ($18, $600, 400; Reserve, open to 1399/below: $600, 400. All EF: $95 if rec’d Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking under 18 $13 with magazine, $3 without) required for rated Southern by 7/10/2015. $105 at site. Free to Sr. Master/above who complete (note change) $5/day. $$15,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections. CA residents. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. Unofficial their schedule. ($95 EF deducted from winnings.) 3-day schedule: Reg. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds: Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., Under 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800-400-200, top Under USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m., then 1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1500 Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at merges with 3-day schedule. Re-entry: $20. Any player who loses Fri. (no unr) $500-250. Under 1300: $800-400-200-150, top Under 1100 (no site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg. night may re-enter for $20 and loss will not count in tournament standings! unr) $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 11:15 & 4:30. 3- One 1/2-pt. Bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request required prior to Rd. 1). Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 11:15 Unrated players may play in any section. $25 upset prize each section. “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400. Team average & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, HOTELS: The Blackwell Inn, 2110 Tuttle Park Pl., Columbus, OH 43210. must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams Sun 11:15 & 4:30. All schedules: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open This is 4-star hotel; rates $117 for double with group code OSU Chess must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/25. Unrated may not win over must commit before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4. HR: $99-99, 818- Club, 614-247-4000. For more frugal, Varsity Inn South, 1445 Olentangy $200 in U1300 or $500 U1700. Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at ches- 707-1220, request chess rate, reserve by 7/2 or rate may increase. Car River Rd., Columbus, group rate $79 per night 1-4 persons, with code: saction.com by 7/22, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/20, 3-day $108, rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com Columbus Open Chess Tournament. 614-291-2983 This hotel has a swim- 2-day $107 mailed by 7/15, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge ming pool, free parking, and is around 2 miles from playing site. ENT: or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- C/O Lou Friscoe, 1623 Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Inquires: (614) deducted from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Unof- 201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries 486-6856 or (614) 228-8111. Entry forms or to register online, see ficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. website for more info: www.centralchessclub.com. 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at

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chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, b/20. 1-$200, 2-$100, 3-$50. Rated Blitz at Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. & 4, Sun 9:30 & 1:30. Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re- 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. Number of rounds & SS or RR determined by Towson, MD 21204. More information and registration at http://thepo entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends number of entries, max number of rounds 11. Registration ends 1:00pm tomacopen.com. Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Sun. Rd.1 begins 1:30pm. EF: $25. Register at site on Fri, Sat, or Sun. Info USCF Junior Grand Prix! Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point and more details at www.DaytonChessFestival.com or www.DaytonChess byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. JULY 31-AUG. 2, AUG. 1-2 OR AUG. 2, NEW YORK Club.com. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 HR: $92-92 (no resort fee), 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by Marshall August Grand Prix - FIDE Rated 7/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, JULY 31, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. FIDE Rated. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2200: or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) $125; U1900 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GM’s Free. Reg.: Ends 15 Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for 9-SS, G/3 d2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500 Gtd.: $200-100, top U2400/unr, min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12-5:30pm. refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used 2-day: Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round 2. 1-day: 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20, GM’s $20. Reg.: 6:15- Sun. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes. instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- JULY 26, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716. 477-3716. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) AUG. 1-9, 4-9 OR 6-9, ARIZONA Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) USCF Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 Prizes: Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. $1,500 b55. 60% guar. JULY 31-AUG. 2 OR AUG. 1-2, MARYLAND 116th Annual U.S. Open 1900+: $300-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1600 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 See Nationals. 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1200 50-50. Jul 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8- 5th Annual Potomac Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! 8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 47, Econ 32 w 1/2 prz. after 7/23 +15, playup 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (2-day schedule: +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 7/19. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. AUG. 2, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr) U1250 & U1000 G/120 d5 (Rds. 1-2 G/60 d/5), TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) USCF Junior Grand Prix! U1250 3-day Rds. 1&2 G/120 d5. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) JULY 27-AUG. 2, OHIO Rockville, MD 20852. $$Based on score. 7 sections: Championship (min. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,500 b/55. 60% guar. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 rating of 1900) FIDE rated: 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$800, 4.0=$450, 3.5=$175, 1900+: $300-100-100, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1700 Dayton Chess Festival: Dayton Masters (Closed); Aviator Open- 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1250 50-50. Aug 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: GP:40; X-15 Blitz (BLZ)! U2100: 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150, 3.0=$40. U1900: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-11:50-2:30-5. EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 7/29 July 27-July 31 Dayton Masters FIDE RR: (invite only): 9-RR, 40/90, 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$125. U1700: 5.0= $1200, +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 7/23. Info: BayAreaChess.com/ SD/30, +30incr. GM/IM Norms possible plus 1-3 Futurities in parallel. 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1500: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= $500, grandprix. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Opening Ceremony Mon 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1250 & U1000: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= 11:00am. Rds.: Mon 12:00pm & 7:00pm, Tue-Wed-Thr 11:00am & 6:00pm, $125, 3.5= $50. Trophies to top 5 in U1000. If no 5-0 in section, then AUG. 7, MARYLAND Fri 10:00am. Closing Ceremony Fri 5:00pm. Details & EFs at www.Day- sole 1st at 4.5 or shared 1st at lower score receive bonus (added TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 tonChessFestival.com or www.DaytonChessClub.com. July 31-Aug 2, to score prize) - Championship: $300; U2100 $200, U1900 $150, U1700 2015 Washington International Blitz (BLZ) Aviator Open-GP:40-FIDE Rated: 5SS, G/90, incr 30. $4000, b/60, & U1500: $100; U1250 & U1000: $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in 5 double SS, G/3+2” incr. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, FIDE Rated. At the Dayton Chess Club. OPEN FORMAT – One Section U1000, $200 U1250, or $400 in U1500. Sets and boards provided. MD 20852. 2 Sections: Open, $$Guaranteed: $400-$200-$150, U2200 Open to All. Prizes: 1-$1,100; 2-$800; 3-$700; 4-$500; 5-$400; 6-$300; Clocks provided in the Championship, U2100 & U1900 sections. $130-$70, U2000 $110-$60. U1800 (b/20): $250-$150-$75, U1600 $50. 7-$200. EF: $88 if rec’d NLT 7/24, then $98. 3dy schedule – Rds.: Fri- Optionally, pairings can be texted to your phone. Free Sunday Sets, boards and clocks provided. Free parking for day guests. EF: 8:00pm, Sat-12:00pm & 6:00pm, Sun-10:00am & 4:30pm. 2dy schedule morning continental breakfast for players. Free parking for day $30 by 7/28, $35 by 8/5, and then $40. Special EFs: GMs & IMs $20 off – Reg.: Sat-8-9am with Rd. 1 9:30am, G/60 +30incr, then join 3 day guests. EF: $97 by 7/17, $102 by 7/28, and $107 online only by 7/30, EF. Schedule Reg. ends 7pm Rnd. 1 at 8pm then ASAP. Ent: MCA, 1827 schedule. 2 byes permitted, must schedule prior to R3. OH Grand Prix $110 at the door. Special EFs: $35 less for U1250 & U1000, GMs free, Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information Event - $3 disc OCA mbrs. Also $3 disc DCC mbrs. Reg.: on site Fri 6- $50 deducted from prize, IMs $45 off EF, $20 deducted from prize, $6 and registration at http://washintlblitz.mdchess.com. 7:30pm & Sat for those taking a bye in R1 from 9:30-11:00am. ENTRIES: off EF if staying at hotel. HR: $89, Rooms may not be avail after 7/18. 3- USCF Junior Grand Prix! Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, OHIO at DaytonChessclub.com. No cks at site. Hotel TBD. Info and more 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) details call 937.461.6283 or go to www.DaytonChessFestival.com or U1250 & U1000 schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun Cleveland Open www.DaytonChessClub.com. Aug 2, X-15 Blitz! G/5, no delay. $350 9:30 & 1:30 U1250 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton

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Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Airport; 7/31 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD USCF Junior Grand Prix! free shuttle), Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking. $15,000 guaranteed #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, AUG. 22, FLORIDA prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 winner $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800- com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries CFCC Tornados at UUU 400-200, top U1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- 4-SS, G/75 d5. University Unitarian Universalist Society, 11648 McCulloch top U1500 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1300: $800-400-200-150, top U1100 nament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Rd., Orlando 32817. EF: $30, CFCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted from any prize). $$750 b/30: (1st Place Guaranteed) 200-120-80, (no unr) $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, USCF Junior Grand Prix! Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200 $70 ea. (Must draw/win a game combined score among all sections: $800-400. Team average must be AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN to be eligible for prize.) Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, 6. See website TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must reg- 6th annual Central California Open for details: centralflchess.org. Info: (407) 629-6946. ister (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/8. Unrated may not win over $200 in 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Doubletree U1300 or $500 in U1700. Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction. AUG. 27-31, NORTH CAROLINA Hotel (formerly Radisson), 2233 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free airport TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) com by 8/5, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/3, 3-day $108, 2-day shuttle, free parking for hotel guests. Cosponsored by Fresno Chess 2015 U.S. Masters Championship $107 mailed by 7/29, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or Club and Fresno Chess Foundation. $$ 7500 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In See Nationals. online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 deducted 4 sections: Open: $1000-500-250, clear or tiebreak 1st $100, top USCF Junior Grand Prix! from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Online EF $5 U2250/Unr $550-250. Under 2050: $800-400-200, top U1850 (no unr) less to OCA members. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if Under 1650: AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, INDIANA $500-250. $700-350-200, top U1450 (no unr) $300-150. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if Under 1250: $400-200-100, plaques to first, top U1000, U800, U600, paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, 10th annual Indianapolis Open Unrated. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limits: U1250 $200, 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne Plaza Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult U1650 $500 (balance goes to next player(s) in line). Mixed doubles $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. 3- Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd. (off I-465 & Airport Expwy), bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless, day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & all sections: $200-100. Team average rating must be under 2200; team- 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 indoor pool, game room, fitness center. $$14,000 guaranteed prize mates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) fund. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-300, clear or tiebreak winner & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. by 2 pm 8/15. Top 3 sections EF: $85 online at chessaction.com by 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $92-92, 216-267-1500, request chess rate, $100 bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $800-400. Under 2000: $1400-700- 8/13, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 mailed by 8/5, all $95 phoned to 406-896- 400-200, top Under 1800 (no unr) $600-300. Under 1600: $1200-600-300- reserve by 7/24 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, 2038 by 8/10 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. Under 1250 AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chess 150, top Under 1400 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $600-300-150- Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online EF $10 less to Fresno 100, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. action.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $80 deducted from charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200, $400 U1600, or $600 U2000. prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com- 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: Online at posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. bined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Team average must be chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must reg- USCF Junior Grand Prix! phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re- ister (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), MARYLAND entry $60; not available in Open Section. No checks at site, credit cards avoided but possible. Top 3 sections EF: $99 online at chessaction.com TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun by 8/26, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/24 (entry only, no questions), 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 8/19, all $120 (no checks, credit cards 9SS, 40/100, SD/30 inc/30. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye if eligible for class money OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs MD 20852, 301-468-0308 All prizes guaranteed. Two sections: A prizes; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $109-109, 800-333-3333, 559- free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $40 less Section (minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings 268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 7/31 or rate may increase. than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise used for pairings and prizes) $4000-2000-1000-900-700-600-400, top Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with U2500 $1300-650, top U2300 $1100-550. Limited number of minimum online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic prizes for non-US FIDE rated players, see web page. Limited amount of Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic housing support is available for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: norms possible (1 GM & 1 IM earned last year). B Section 7-SS entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day (under 2201 USCF and under 2200 FIDE, USCF ratings used, FIDE tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: rated) $2000-$1000-$500, top U2000 $1000, top under 1800 $500. Free USCF Junior Grand Prix! Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others Continental breakfast before morning rounds. All equipment pro- AUG. 15-16, MICHIGAN before rd. 3. HR: $95-95, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by vided for both sections. A section EF: GMs, non-US IMs Free; US TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 8/14 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, IMs and WGMs $199; FIDE above 2300 $299; FIDE from 2200 to 2299 2015 U.P. Open or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or $349; FIDE from 2100 to 2199 $399, FIDE from 2000 to 2099 $600, FIDE Location: Masonic Building, 128 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for less than 2000 $800. All $25 more after 6/8, $35 more after 7/24, $45 (parking and entrance in rear of building). 5SS, G/115 d5. Entry Fee: refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201- more after 8/4, $70 more at the door. B Section EF: $249. $20 more $40. $35 if registered (mail/E-mail) by Aug 13. $20 for Juniors 19 or 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted after 7/24, $30 more after 8/4, $40 more at the door. Special EFs: All under. Prizes: (1st and 2nd GTD) $300 first place, $150 second, others instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. $100 less for non-US FIDE rated in A section; If staying at the Hilton based on entries. Trophy to top UP resident. Reg.: 9-9:30 Sat. Rounds: (min 3 nights), $50 less for US IMs and WGMs, others $75 less. All $25 Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00, Sun 9:30, 2:00—all times EDT. Half-point byes A Heritage Event! less for new WI players. All $20 rebate for every new paying WI player available in all rounds, but must be requested before registration ends. USCF Junior Grand Prix! you refer. All $50 less, if born before 8/8/1965. A Section Schedule Info and early entries: Robert John, 315 E. Prospect St., Marquette, AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/8-8/10:11am & 6pm, 8/11 & 12: 6pm, Thur MI 49855, 906-228-8126, [email protected]. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 8/13 11am. B Section Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/8-8/10:11am 47th annual Atlantic Open & 6pm, 8/11 6pm. HR: $93 Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton USCF Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Washington Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, hotel reservation link, AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, NEW YORK Westin Hotel, 1400 M St. NW at Thomas Circle, Washington, DC 20005. & online entry at http://washintl.mdchess.com. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) $$ 20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500- 14th annual Manhattan Open 300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. Under A Heritage Event! 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 2100: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1900: $1400-700-400-200. Under USCF Junior Grand Prix! Seventh Ave (32nd-33rd St., across from Penn Station), New York 10001. 1700: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-200. Under AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, MASSACHUSETTS $20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600- 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100, plaques to TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2400/Unr $600-300. top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best 45th annual Continental Open FIDE. Under 2200: $1500-800-400-200, top U2000/Unr $600-300. Under male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option except Open Section, rds. 1-3 1900: $1500-800-400-200, top U1700 $600-300. Under 1600: $1200- $800-400-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates G/40 d10). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St. (Rt. 20 West), Stur- 600-300-200, top U1400 $500-250. Under 1300: $800-400-200-100, top may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) bridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early U1100 $300-150. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100, trophies to first 3, by 2 pm 8/29. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1000, $350 U1300, 19th century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org). top U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female $500 U1500, $700 U1700, or $900 U1900; balance goes to next player(s) $30,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-500- 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team in line. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 8/26, 300, clear or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different $115 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/24 (entry only, no questions), 3-day Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500- sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/22. Unrated $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by 8/19, $120 at site, or online until 2 300-200. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1400-700- may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $700, U1600 $500, U1300 hours before game. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1000 Section 400-300-200. Under 1300: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1000: $800- $300, U1000 $200; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: All $50 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re- 400-300-200, trophies to top 3, first U800, U600, Unr. Unrated may enter EF: $128 at chessaction.com by 8/19, $140 phoned to 406-896-2038 entry $60, not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings any section, with prize limit U1000 $200, U1300 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 (no questions) by 8/17, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 if check mailed by 8/12, usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with $800, U1900 $1000; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed all $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours paper magazine if paid with entry- Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined before game. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: all Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team average rating must $30 less than top 3 sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: all $60 less $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must than top 3 sections EF. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members ($12/yr pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, may join with entry). Re- ends Sat. 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2, Open pairings avoided but possible. Top 4 sections EF: $165 online at ches- entry $60, not available in Open. No checks at site, credit cards OK. must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 202-429- saction.com by 8/12, $175 phoned by 8/10 (406-896-2038, no questions), Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 1700, reserve by 8/7 (note correction) or rate may increase. Car rental: 4-day $174, 3-day $173, 2-day $172 mailed by 8/4, $180 (no checks, Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chess- credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, tour.com. Parking: Valet day parking about $10, Valet 24 hour access $150 deducted from prize. Under 1500 or Under 1300 Section EF: all phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day parking about $20; rates could increase, garage has limited space. Ent: $30 less than top 4 sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: all $80 less Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2- chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. than top 4 sections EF. All: Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $80; not available in Open. Unof- Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit DirectorAtChess.US, 201-347-2269. Advance entries posted at chess- Special 1 ficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $129-139-149-159 plus required action.com (online entry posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at ches- $15/night facility fee, 1-800-223-8585, reserve by 7/24 (earlier is better) pm, enter by 9:15 pm. saction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or rate will increase, ask for Continental Chess Association rate. Facility or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day sched- fee includes high speed WIFI in room, unlimited local & long distance A Heritage Event! ule: Reg. Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & calling, and unlimited use of Ballys Total Fitness located next door to USCF Junior Grand Prix! 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 11 & 5, the hotel. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, AUG. 29-30, IOWA Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10,12:15, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. No 2-day Open Section. All schedules: Bye all, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4. HR: posted at chessaction.com (Online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- IASCA GP Super Qualifier. 5-SS, G/90, i30. Accelerated pairings may $95-95, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate, reserve by nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. be used in Rounds 1-2. IASCA Super GP Qualifier. Marriott Hotel and

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Conference Center, 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, 3:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or IA 52241. We will be in the Exhibit Hall of the Conference Center this 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds. Sun reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, year!! No more small rooms!! Reg.: 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10, 2:30, & 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:30, no 2-day schedule in Open. Bye: all, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269, 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30. EF: $57 if postmarked before 8/24; $69 at site. limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $102- www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries IM & GM free-EF deducted from any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, $10 off 102, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/27 or rate may increase. posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- Out of state residents. Prize Info: Prizes: ($1900 b/65 Top 3 Gtd) NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, nament Sun 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. US Chess 550+T-300-150 U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 150/75 each. or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction. com or USCF Junior Grand Prix! Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Available. IASCA Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. Questions: www.chess- membership required, ($10 or Out of State Accepted (OSA). On-Site tour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, ILLINOIS Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries 24th annual Midwest Class Championships Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at https://onlineregistration.cc/. NYS Blitz Championship posted instantly). Fri 8:30 pm, enter by 8 pm. /110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated!! Byes: Bye available Rounds 1- 5SS, 40 USCF Junior Grand Prix! Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 3 if requested prior to start of round. Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to tournament starting. USCF – August 2015 Rating List will be used for SEPT. 12, INDIANA to Lake Cook Rd. to US-45 south). Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based pairing purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Head Floor TD will be Bill TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 South Bend Regional CC Open on 250 paid entries (re-entries & Under 1100 Section count as half Broich. Call 319-321-5435 or [email protected] Directions: Take 4SS, G/85 d5. Hilton Garden Inn & Gillespie Center, 53995 SR 933, South entries), else in proportion except $16,000 (80% of each prize) minimum I-80 to exit 242, go south to 9th street, take a left and follow to the end Bend, IN 46637. $1300, b/50, 50% Guaranteed. 1st $400, 2nd $200, guaranteed. In 7 sections; no unrated allowed in Premier. Premier of 9th street and you are there! The Marriott Hotel and Conference Top X$180, Top A $160, Top B $140, Top C $120, D/Under $100. EF: $30 (1900/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top Center, Chess rate available, $109 only until 8/14/15, rates may increase received by 08/08/2015, $40 received by 09/04/2015, $50 onsite, Free U2300 $800-400. 1700-2099: $1400-700-400-200. 1500-1899: $1400- after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. Entry to all Master rated players, $40 withheld from any prize win- 700-400-200. 1300-1699: $1300-700-400-200. 1100-1499: $1200-600- 319-688- 4000. nings. Cash and checks accepted, NO Credit Cards. Onsite Registration 400-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1100: $500-300-200- USCF Junior Grand Prix! 8:30am-8:50am. Rounds: 9am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm. 1/2pt Byes 100, plaques to top 3, top U900, U700, U500, Unrated. Mixed doubles AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, NORTH CAROLINA available in rnds. 1-3. Mail EFs to: South Bend Regional Chess, PO Box bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”combined score among TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 1594, Granger, IN 46530. Contact: Mathew Leach, [email protected] all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates The 2015 North Carolina Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 This tournament is being held in conjunction with the U.S. Masters. SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, CONNECTICUT pm 10/10; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Unrated prize Come watch the stars of the chess world compete while playing in the TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) limits: $200 U1100, $350 U1300, $500 1100-1499, $700 1300-1699, NC Open! 5-SS, G/120 d5; 2-day schedule: Rd. 1 G/90 d5 then merges 6th Annual Hartford Open $900 1500-1899. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com with 3- day Embassy Suites Airport, 204 Centreport Dr., Greensboro, NC 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton by 10/7, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/5 (entry only, no questions), 27409, (336) 668-4535, mention chess tournament for discounted hotel Hartford Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 9/30, all $120 at site, or online until rate. $13000 in prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! In 4 sec- Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt. 20). Free parking. $5000 guaranteed 2 hours before first game. Under 1100 EF: all $50 less than above. All: tions, OPEN $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100 U2100 prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $800-400-300, U2210/Unr $300-150. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA 250-150- 100; U2000 $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100 Under 2010: $500-250-150, top U1810/Unr $300-150. Under 1610: members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org ratings U1850 250- 150-100; U1700 $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100- $400-230-120, top U1410/Unr $200-100. Under 1210: $200-100-50, usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with 100 U1550 250-150-100; U1400 $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100- trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young 100-100 U1200 250-150-100. EF: $69 if received by August 14. $85 if win over $120 in U1210 or $250 in U1610. Mixed doubles: $200-100 Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, received later or onsite. $2 discount to NCCA members. SCHEDULE: 3- bonus to best male/female combined score among all sections. Team Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Premier Day registra- tion ends at 7PM on 8/28 Round at 7:30PM. 2-Day average must be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must Section. GMs $90 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. registration ends at 9:30AM on 8/29 Round at 10AM. Subsequent rounds register by 2 pm 9/26; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, are 8/29 at 2PM- 7PM and 8/30 at 9AM-2PM. HR: $99 All rooms are sections EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 9/23, $75 phoned to rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier must commit suite style. Free made to order breakfast daily, free manager’s reception 406-896-2038 by 9/22, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 if check mailed by 9/16, before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $107-107-107-107, 800-937-8461, nightly, and free airport shuttle available for all guests. Hotel booking $80 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. No mailed credit card 847-777-6500, reserve by 9/25 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, link: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new& entries. U1210 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental eventID=13620024. ADVANCE ENTRY Registration is available at www. credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, Direc- carolinaschessinitiative.com. Alternately, checks can be sent to Walter Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $40; not available torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance High, 105 North Crabtree Knoll, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Make checks in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). payable to Carolinas Chess Initiative (CCI). OTHER: One half-point bye unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. available. Byes must be requested before round 2 is paired. Open sec- entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic tion FIDE rated. INFO: Walter High [email protected] or Gary Newsom $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic [email protected]. More info including pre-entry $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun lists may be available at carolinaschessinitiative.com. Hotel has a no 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun smok- ing policy including electronic cigarettes. Special Saturday-only 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $102-102, U1000 Scholastic Tournament: Saturday, August 29 4SS, G/30 d5. 860-627-5311; reserve by 9/11 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com Regional Rounds 10:30-12-2-3:30. In two sections, determined on-site based on or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge entries. Tro- phies to top 10 in each section. USCF rated. EF: $20 in for refunds. Questions: website www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, advance $25 on- site. 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries SEPT. 4, NEW YORK posted instantly). Alabama TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) 2nd annual New York State Blitz Championship (BLZ) OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, VIRGINIA See Grand Prix. Out of state welcome; NYS blitz title to top NYS resident, on tiebreak if TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) A State Championship Event! necessary. 5SS, G/5, d0, double round, 10 games, Albany Marriott (see 2nd annual Washington Chess Congress NY State Championship). $$ 1000 guaranteed: $300-150-100, U2000/Unr JULY 25, Alabama Dual-Rated State Chess Championship Premier Section, 9SS, Oct 7-12, 40/2, SD/30 d10; GM & IM norms 4SS, Game/45 + 10 second increment. Location: Evangel Church, 3975 $160-80, U1700/Unr $140-70. EF: $40, NYSCA members $35, at site possible, FIDE rated. Other Sections, 7SS, Oct 9-12 or 10-12, 40/2, only, no checks. Free to GMs; $40 deducted from prize. Reg. ends 8 pm, Vaughn Rd., Montgomery, AL. Round times: 9:00, 11:15, 2:00, 4:15. SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/75 d10). Hyatt Regency Crystal Three sections: OPEN (b/20, 60%GTD): 1st $250, 2nd $150, U2000 $100. rds. 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle blitz used for pairings & prizes. U1800 (b/20, 60%GTD): 1st $225, 2nd $150, U1500 $100. U1200 (b/20, to/from Reagan International Airport and Crystal City Metro station 60%GTD): 1st $225, 2nd $150, U1000 $100. Trophies and Alabama titles A Heritage Event! (contact hotel for schedule). $25,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections: to top Alabamian finishers. USCF and ACF required, OSA. EF (all sections): USCF Junior Grand Prix! Premier: Open to 1900/over USCF or FIDE and all foreign FIDE rated $30 by July 17, $35 thereafter or onsite (onsite registration 8:00-8:30AM). SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7, NEW YORK players. $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear or tiebreak first bonus $100, Registration: Send name, USCF ID, section and entry fee (payable to TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) top FIDE Under 2300/Unr $1400-700. Minimum prize $500 to first 5 “Evangel Church”) to Doug Strout, 6000 Camelot Ct., Montgomery, AL 137th annual NY State Championship foreign GMs FIDE rated 2500/over to enter who play all 9 rounds with 36117 ([email protected]). Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 no byes. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 (no & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany Unr) $1300-700. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1500 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd., Exit 4). Luxurious hotel (no Unr) $1100-600. Under 1300: $1000-600-400-300-200, top Under Arizona with indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, free parking, free airport 1100 (no Unr) $400-200. Prize limits: Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) shuttle, many restaurants in area. $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. Open: cannot win over $300 in U1300, $600 in U1700, or $1000 in U2100. USCF Junior Grand Prix! $1500-700-500-300, top U2300/Unr $800-400. State title and $100 bonus Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”com- Tuesday Night Open to top NYS resident (both decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: bined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Only first 7 rounds of 4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament; ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm One game $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400. Under 1800: $1000-500- Premier counted. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may every Tuesday of the month: Time Control: 40/120,SD/60 d5 PRIZES: 300-200, top Under 1600 $400. Under 1500: $800-400-200-100, top play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries; ENTRY FEE: Under 1300 $300. Under 1200: $500-300-200-100, trophy to first 3, top both players begin round 2. Ratings: FIDE ratings used in Premier, $45; TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: 10801 Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus USCF October official in other sections.Top 3 sections EF: $145 online N. 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028. prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all at chessaction.com by 10/6, $155 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/5, 4- JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) sections: $500-300-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates day $154, 3-day $153 if check mailed by 9/28, all $160 at site until 1 See Nationals. may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra hour before game, or online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but game. U1300 Section: all $60 less. Premier Section GMs, IMs, WGMs, JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) possible. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200, $400 U1500 or $600 foreign FMs: free, $140 deducted from prize. Premier Section FIDE See Nationals. U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $98 online at chessaction.com by 9/2, $110 rated foreign players: EF $50 less. Special 1 yr USCF dues with JUNE 19, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/31 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $109, paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, See Nevada. 3-day $108, 2-day $107 if check mailed by 8/26, all $120 at site, or Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult online until 2 hours before game. Under 1200 Section EF: All $30 less $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No checks at site, credit cards JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open (NV) than top 4 sections EF. All: Online entries $7 less to NYSCA members OK. Re-entry: $80, no re-entry from Premier to Premier. 6-day schedule See Nationals. (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; (Premier only): Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 pm, Thu 12 noon & 7 JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) join or renew together with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 am. 4-day See Nevada. used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, , National Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult Mon 10 & 4. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & JUNE 21 See Grand Prix. $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds.), Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60, all sections but Open. GMs free, must commit before rd. 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open $90 deducted from prize. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day supplied. HR: $99-99-109, 703-418-1234, reserve by 9/23 or rate may (CA-S) schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & increase. Special chess rate valet parking $6/day, with or without See Grand Prix.

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JULY 18, 2nd Annual Prescott Open - a Mini-Swiss Event score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by Rds.: 9:30-12:50-4:15. EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 8/5 +15, playup 3 SS, 30/60, 30/30 d0. Yavapai College Community Room 225, Bldg. 19, 7/9, 37 after 7/9. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 8/1. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301. Sections 8-10 by rating. Prizes: JULY 11, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) AUG. 8, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) $150 b/8: $100-50. EF: $20 if rec’d by 7/15, $25 at site. Free to OTB 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus Masters. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 am. Rds.: 10:30, 1:30, 4:30. Ent: Tom Green, score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22 score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 1533 Buttermilk, Prescott, AZ 86305. 740-803-2532. [email protected]. by 7/9, 37 after 7/9. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. after 8/6. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. W. JULY 11, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) AUG. 8, Sacramento Luper Swiss (3SS, G/90 d5) AUG. 1-9, 4-9 OR 6-9, 116th Annual U.S. Open Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova CA 95670. Prize: $900 b/36. 1700+: See Nationals. score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by 7/9, $200-100, u1900 100-50. u1700: $200-100, u1600 100, u1400 50. Aug AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA-N) 37 after 7/9. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:50-4:15. EF: 43, Econ 29 See Grand Prix. USCF Junior Grand Prix! 1/2 prz., after 8/5 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 8/1. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. JULY 11, Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) California, Northern Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $900 b/36 1700+: AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International $200-100, u1900 100-50.u1700: $200-100, u1600 100, u1400 50. Jun (note date change) (MD) JUNE 13, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-11:50-2:40-5. EF: 43, Econ See Grand Prix. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus Info: 29 1/2 prz., after 7/8 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 7/8. AUG. 9, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. 6/11, 37 after 6/11. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. JULY 12, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after JUNE 13, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. 8/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + Sched: Games: EF: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. 2:30-5p. 27 by 7/10, 42 AUG. 9, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22 after 7/10. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies to players w + score by 6/11, 37 after 6/11. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. JULY 12, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 JUNE 13, Foster City Grand Prix Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies to players w + score after 8/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Grand Prix. Sched: Games: EF: & all teams. Reg. 9:30-9:45a. 10a - 1:30p. 34 by AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open 7/10, 49 after 7/10. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JUNE 13, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus JULY 12, Fremont DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by 6/11, Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,250 b40. 60% guar. 37 after 6/11. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 1900+: $200-100-50, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 50- California, Southern 50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jul 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg. 8:30-8:45. JUNE 13, Sacramento Luper Swiss (3SS, G/90 d5) The Los Angeles Chess Club Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $900 b/36 1700+: Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 47, Econ 32 w 1/2 prz. after 7/9 +15, playup The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * $200-100, u1900 100-50.u1700: $200-100, u1600 100, u1400 50. Jun +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 7/2. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. www.LAChessClub.com; Contact: [email protected]; Saturdays: 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 1 4:30. EF: 43, Econ 29 1/2 JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open 10am-10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11- prz., after 6/10 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 6/5. Info: (CA-S) 7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tournaments) – Details on our web site. http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. See Grand Prix. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa , Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JUNE 14 JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, Bay Area Chess GM Melikset Khachiyan Monica& Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) Group Classes Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Championship * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27 by 6/12, 42 See Grand Prix. Info: USCF Junior Grand Prix! after 6/12. http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. , Bay Area Cupertino Quads JULY 19 JUNE 6&7, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 JUNE 14, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies to players w + score score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34 by after 7/17. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. 1-day option: $30/$20. Prizes: 1/2 collec- 6/12, 49 after 6/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JULY 19, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) tions. Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LA JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + ChessClub.com. See Nationals. score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27, LACC - Every Saturday Chess 4 JRS 34, 49 after 7/17. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 4 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler See Nationals. JULY 25, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No Reg.: Rds.: , 2015 National Open (NV) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). 12-1 pm. JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21 1pm & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; everyone receives See Nationals. score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 after 7/23. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. a prize! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free pizzas & juices. Info: JUNE 20, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected]. Trophies: JULY 25, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Players w/plus , LACC - Sat Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 6/18, 37 after 6/18. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. score & all teams. Sched: Reg 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22, 37 after 7/23. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. No prizes $10. JUNE 20, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + USCF Junior Grand Prix! Parking: Info: , Hans Poschmann Memorial 1/2 collections. Free on streets & BoA. 310/795-5710 score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22 JULY 25-26 $$ or www.LAChessClub.com by 6/18, 37 after 6/18. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. 4-SS, 30/90; SD/60 d5. 40955 Fremont Blvd., Fremont CA, 94538. B 60 paid entries (not counting unrated entries ). Three Sections: Open JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 JRS JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) $300-210 U2200 $200-100; A/B $200-150 U1800 $145-100; Reserve 4 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler See Nevada. $200-150 U1400 $145-100 Unrated players in the Reserve can win a LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No Reg.: Rds.: JUNE 21, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Luper Swiss (3SS, G/90 d5) maximum of $100 All, EF: postmarked by 7/20 $60, $70 at site. USCF prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). 12-1 pm. See Grand Prix. memb. req’d. May play up for add’l $10 per section. Reg.: Sat 7/25 1pm & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; everyone receives 9:00-9:45am. RDS.: Sat 10:00-3:30; Sun 10:00-3:30; One 1/2 pt bye a prize! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free pizzas & juices. Info: JUNE 21, FATHER’s DAY Special: Daddy, Daughter/Son Champi- available if requested in advance (bye in rds. 3 or 4 must be requested (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected]. onship (5SS, G/30 d5) before rd 1). 2015 July Supplement, CCA minimums and Directors dis- Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + JUNE 13-14, LACC 12th Year Anniversary cretion will be used to place players as accurately as possible. Please See Grand Prix. score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 5p. EF: 39, 54 bring clocks and equipment. INFO: Ken Zowal (510)-623-9935, Email: after 6/19. Fathers/Brothers get free entry! Info: http://BayAreaChess. [email protected] or [email protected]. Ent: Ken JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) com/signature. W. Zowal, P.O. Box 3211, Fremont, CA 94539. No Phone entries. See Nationals. JUNE 27, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JULY 26, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus See Grand Prix. See Nationals. score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by , Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) 6/25, 37 after 6/25. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. AUG. 2, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) JUNE 19 See Grand Prix. See Nevada. JUNE 27, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) AUG. 2, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open (NV) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + See Nationals. score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22 Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus by 6/25, 37 after 6/25. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) after 7/29. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Nevada. JUNE 28, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75, d5) See Grand Prix. AUG. 2, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JUNE 21, National Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + See Grand Prix. JULY 3-5 OR 4-5, 2015 Sacramento Chess Championship score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: See Grand Prix. 34, 49 after 7/29. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JUNE 27-28, 2015 Tal Memorial , Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) See Grand Prix. JULY 5 AUG. 8, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) See Grand Prix. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open JULY 5, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus after 8/6. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. JULY 19, Pacific Coast Open Sunday Quad score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 , Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Hotel, Agoura Hills (see Pacific Coast Open). Info: AUG. 8 after 7/3. http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + EF: $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends JULY 5, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + 22, 37 after 8/6. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: , Foster City Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5) (note date change) (MD) Info: AUG. 8 34, 49 after 7/3. http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Prizes: $1,250 b/40. 60% guar. See Grand Prix. JULY 11, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1900+: $200-100-50, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 50- AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA-N) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus 50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Aug 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. See Grand Prix.

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Camps, Family Game Nights, Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play and 5SS, Time Control: G/120 d5. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400). Colorado more! Complimentary Refreshments, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting Site: La Quinta Inn & Suites, 7965 W. Emerald St., Boise, ID 83704. USCF Room, and more! Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL mem req., EF by 6/15 $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), Special Family Rate of $60. JUNE 13-14, The Denver Open See Grand Prix. 33156. Contact Chris Stormont, Phone: 786-303-2437, Email: chris@stor- $5 more for all if received after 6/15. Email entries OK. Northwest Chess montkingschess.com, Web: www.StormontKingsChess.com. Grand Prix points available! Register & check in: 8-8:45am 6/20. Rd. , 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) JUNE 18 , 7th Summer Solstice Open times: Sat 9am, 1:30pm, 6pm; Sun 9am, 1:30pm. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, See Nationals. JUNE 5-7 OR 6-7 See Grand Prix. any round. M.ust commit before Rd. 2 pairing. Players arriving for round , 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 2 may take a retroactive R1 1/2 pt bye as long as they arrive by 1:15pm. JUNE 18-19 , Sunshine Summer Open & Scholastic See Nationals. JUNE 12-14 OR 13-14 Prizes: $$ b/30; Open: $200-100-75; Reserve: $100-75-50. HR/ENT/INFO: See Grand Prix. ICA, www.idahochessassociation.org. Contact: Jeffrey Roland, 1514 S. , 2015 National Open (NV) JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21 , CFCC Tornados at UUU Longmont Ave., Boise, ID 83706. [email protected]. W. See Nationals. JULY 11 See Grand Prix. , International Youth Championship (NV) JUNE 20-21 , 23rd annual Southern Open See Nevada. JULY 24-26 OR 25-26 Illinois See Grand Prix. , Kansas Open (KS) JUNE 12-14, 2015 U.S. Junior Open JULY 17-19 , Southern Open Sunday Quad See Grand Prix. JULY 26 See Nationals. 3RR, G/25 d5.Wyndham Orlando Resort (see Southern Open). EF: $20, USCF Junior Grand Prix! at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, JUNE 12-14, 2015 U.S. Senior Open AUG. 1-2, Pikes Peak Open - Manitou Springs, CO rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. See Nationals. 5-SS. Time Control: Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5; Rds. 3-5 G/90 with 30 seconds JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class increment. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue. One open AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) (MD) See Grand Prix. section. EF: $35 if rec’d by 7/28, $40 at site. $5 discount for juniors, seniors, unrateds. Additional $5 discount for Supporting Members of See Grand Prix. JULY 19, Chicago Class Sunday Quad Colorado Springs Chess Club. Cash prizes per entries. Register: 8:30– AUG. 22, CFCC Tornados at UUU 3RR, G/25 d5. Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Class). EF: $20, 9:30 AM. Rounds: 10 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM Saturday; 9 AM, 3 PM See Grand Prix. at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, Sunday. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. CO 80829. Information: (719) 685 1984 or [email protected]. AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International CSCA membership required: $15, juniors & seniors $10. OSA Colorado Georgia (note date change) (MD) Tour Event. JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, Castle Chess Grand Prix See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) Connecticut JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open See Grand Prix. (VA) AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) JUNE 7, Northeast Open Sunday Quad See Grand Prix. 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Hotel, Stamford (see Northeast Open). EF: $20, (IA) at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships JUNE 13, 21st annual Robert Musicant/Donald Yazgoor Memorial AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) See Grand Prix. Scholastic See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/30 d0. Norwalk Library, 2nd Flr. Auditorium, 1 Belden Ave., Nor- OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- walk, CT 06850. Near Exit 1 from US-7. Open to all players finishing gress (VA) Indiana 12th grade or younger. EF: $10 postmarked by 6/6/15. ALL-$15 after See Grand Prix. JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) or at door. Prizes: Trophies to Top 3 overall, Top 3 U-1200/UNR, Top See Grand Prix. overall in grade categories K-2, 3-5, 6-8, Top U-1200/UNR in grade cat- egories K-2, 3-5, 6-8. Name of first overall is engraved on the Musicant Idaho USCF Junior Grand Prix! Cup. Name of first U-1200/UNR is engraved on the Yazgoor Cup. Both AUG. 1-2, 2015 Indiana Class Championships JUNE 6, 2015 Boise Chess Festival 4SS, G/120 d5. Clarion Hotel, 2930 Waterfront Pkwy, West Dr., Indi- cups are on permanent display in the Norwalk Library Main Branch Chil- EF: Free!! Free!! Free!! All events are free to all participants! All ages dren’s Library. Reg.: 9:15-9:45. Sat 6/8: Rd. 1-10:00am, others ASAP. anapolis, IN 46214. Ph: 317-299-8400. HR: $82 (book by July 1). In 6 welcome! 2015 Idaho State Chess Champion, FM David Lucky playing a Sections: Master/Expert, A, B, C, D (See Class E below). May play up Lunchroom facility available for bag lunch. Pizza/desserts will be provided. 12 board Simul; 18 Time Idaho State Chess Champion, Larry Parsons Boards and sets will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one. one class. Sections combined if necessary. Prizes (50% gtd): $$1700, playing a 12 board simul; and Caleb Kircher, 2014 Idaho State Chess b/50 paid entries, M/X $250, $150, A,B,C,D $200, $125, Reg.: 8:30-9:45. For more information contact: [email protected]. Chks Champion playing a 12 board simul; Drawings, Speed Chess Exhibitions, payable to Christopher Potts, mail to: Christopher Potts, 73 Nursery Rds.: Sat 10-3 & Sun 10-2:30. EF: $40 if rec’d by 7/28, $50 on-site. ISCA Bughouse Exhibitions; Spar with Chess Champions; 2015 Boise Chess Memb. req’d, OSA. 1 bye if before RD.2, NO LAST RD. BYES. Ent: On- St., Norwalk, CT 06850. Include player’s full name, grade finishing Festival Blitz (BLZ): USCF Rated G/5 d0 Tournament, blitz rating being and USCF ID number. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted. W. line, indianachess.org or mail to: Craig Hines, 613 North Park Dr., used for pairings & prizes, 5 Rounds; Unrated Lightning G/1 Minute, Evansville, IN 47710, 812-423-2996, (cell)812-618-8700, July ratings JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open Fun for Everyone; Family Friendly; Instructional Sessions; Adult and used. Class E: August 1st only. 4SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3, 5. (VA) Scholastic Chess Players welcome; Beginners welcome, even if you EF: $20. Trophies 1-10 places. See Grand Prix. don’t yet play. Game Analysis by Idaho Chess Champions. www.Boise , Cleveland Open (OH) , Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships ChessFestival.info, Contact: Julie Nahlen 208.562.9785, chessany- AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9 JULY 11 [email protected]. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. , 10th annual Indianapolis Open , 20th Annual Bradley Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30 JULY 17-19 OR 18-19 , Idaho Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 20-21 JULY 19, Bradley Open Sunday Quad 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Hartford Hotel, Windsor Locks (see Bradley Open). EF: $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. 23rd annual SOUTHERN OPEN AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, 14th annual Manhattan Open (NY) July 24-26 or 25-26, Wyndham Orlando Resort See Grand Prix. SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 6th Annual Hartford Open See Grand Prix. $15,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES 5roundSwiss,choiceof3-dayor2-dayschedule.$92roomrate,no District of Columbia resort fee. In 4 sections: AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open See Grand Prix. Open Section: Prizes $2000-1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak win $100 OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. 120 Grand Prix points. gress (VA) See Grand Prix. Under 2100 Section: $1500-800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1700 Section: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1500 (no unr) Florida $500-250. USCF Junior Grand Prix! Under 1300 Section: $800-400-200-150, top Under 1100 (no unr) Boca Raton Chess Club Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: Best male/female 2-player Casselberry Chess Club (Orlando) Thursday Night Tournaments team (average U2200) combined score among all sections: $800-400. 6-10 PM. Details: casselberrychessclub.com or call (407) 388-0636. USCF Junior Grand Prix! Unrated prize limits: $200 in U1300, $500 in U1700. South Florida Chess Club Wednesday’s 6:30-10:30pm. All games are G/85 d5, and they are all 4 round tournaments. www.SouthFloridaChessClub.com. Questions? call FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. 561-573-3677 or email [email protected]. The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL Conducts Private and Group Lessons, Homeschool Activities, Tournaments,

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SEPT. 12, South Bend Regional CC Open 5SS, G/100 d5. McKay Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg State University, See Grand Prix. Maryland 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $10 semi-annual club dues. , 24th annual Midwest Class Championships Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11 Maryland Chess Association Tournaments chess books to 1st, 2nd, top U1600, U1400, 1200. Info: George Mirijanian, (IL) MCA runs several scholastic & open tournaments throughout Maryland See Grand Prix. 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345- each month. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess.com. 5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. Air-conditioned, plenty of Maryland scholastic players can qualify for a $41,000 scholarship free parking. W. Iowa awarded each year that covers 4 years of tuition & fees at UMBC (Uni- versity of Maryland, Baltimore County). JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open JUNE 6-7, Port of Burlington Open (VA) JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. , 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) JULY 11-12, 65th New Hampshire Open (NH) AUG. 29-30 JUNE 26-28, 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) See Grand Prix. See Virginia. See Grand Prix. , 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) JULY 17-19 OR 18-19 Kansas See Virginia. See Grand Prix. , 45th annual Continental Open JULY 17-19, Kansas Open JUNE 27-28, World Open Warmup (VA) AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 (VA) AUG. 16, Continental Open Sunday Quad (IA) See Virginia. 3RR, G/25 d5. Host Hotel at Cedar Lake (see Continental Open). EF: See Grand Prix. $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. (VA) Kentucky See Grand Prix. SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 6th Annual Hartford Open (CT) JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open See Grand Prix. East Kentucky Chess Club - Monthly Tournament (VA) Check out our website: http://eastkychess.weebly.com/ or Facebook See Grand Prix. group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eastkychess. Learn, watch, Michigan play and teach..” JULY 5, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (VA) See Grand Prix. JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) JUNE 13-14, 2015 Kentucky Open - In Memory of Steve Dillard See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 31-AUG. 2 OR AUG. 1-2, 5th Annual Potomac Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open (OH) AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 7, 2015 Washington International Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix. AUG. 15-16, 2015 U.P. Open See Grand Prix. Louisiana AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) JULY 18-19, 2015 Paul Morphy Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships See Grand Prix. (IL) See Grand Prix. Maine OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- JULY 11-12, 65th New Hampshire Open (NH) gress (VA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Minnesota JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. Massachusetts See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) (MA) JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24, JULY 1, Wachusett CC “B” Division Champi- (IA) See Grand Prix. onship See Grand Prix.

8th annual Chicago Class July 17-19 or 18-19, 2015 - Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel $20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND! 5rounds,40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day Unrated prize limits: $200 E, $350 3-day schedule: Reg. to Fri 6 pm, option, rounds 1-2 G/60, d10), Westin D, $500 C, $700 B, $900 A. rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 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 & 3:30. Free parking. Mixed doubles bonus prizes (see Half point byes OK all, Master must In 7 sections; no unrateds in Master Tournament Life): $800-400-200. commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. or Expert. No residence requirements. An Illinois Chess Tour event. Top 6 sections entry fee: $105 at All: No smoking. Bring clocks, sets, chessaction.com by 7/15, $110 phoned boards if possible-none supplied. JGP. Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500- to 406-896-2038 by 7/13, 3-day $108, 2- Hotel rates: $107-107-107-107, 300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100 day $107 mailed by 7/8, all $120 at site, 800-937-8461,847-777-6500,reserveby bonus, top U2400 $800-400. 120 Grand or online until 2 hours before first game. July 3 or rates may increase. Prix Points (enhanced). Class E Section entry fee: all $50 Unofficial uschess.org ratings Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400- less than above. usually used if otherwise unrated. 200. Re-entry (except Master): $50. Entry: chessaction.com or A(1800-1999): $1400-700-400-200. All: No checks at site, credit cards Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham B(1600-1799): $1400-700-400-200. OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. C(1400-1599): $1200-600-400-200. members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Questions: [email protected], D(1200-1399): $1000-500-300-200. Special 1 year USCF dues if paid www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. E(Under1200):$500-250-150-100, with entry: see Tournament Life or Advance entries posted at trophies to top 3, top Under 1000, Under chesstour.com. USCF membership chessaction.com (online entries posted 800, Under 600, Unrated. required. instantly).

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OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships for each prize to be awarded. EF: $39 by 5/25, $50 later. REG.: 9-9:30 end between 4-6pm. Full details & pre-reg at njchess.com. (IL) a.m. RDS.: 10-11:30-1-2:30-4. www.VegasChessFestival.com. W. , 3rd Thursday Quads See Grand Prix. JUNE 18 JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open 3 RR, G/30 d5. Quads grouped by rating. All the King’s Men Chess & See Nationals. Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Broad- Prizes: Mississippi JUNE 20, National Open Blitz Sectionals (BLZ) way, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot RR G/3 +2. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas win more than $10. EF: $12.50, members $10. Reg.: 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) 89109. Hotel reservation: 800-732-7117. 10-12 player. $100-60, 2nd half 7-8-9 pm. Info: [email protected]. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK See Grand Prix. $40, in each section. EF: $30. www.VegasChessFestival.com. REG.: w/$1surcharge. Bring a clock! by 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 p.m. W. JUNE 19, FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania (BLZ) Prizes(b/20): Missouri JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship RR. G/5 d2. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. $125, 5SS, G/60 d5. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas Class prize based on entries. EF: $10. Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rd. 1: 7:45. USCF Junior Grand Prix! 89109. In 4 Sections by age: 14 & Under, 14 & Under Reserve (under Info: [email protected], 201-961-4029. , Kansas City Open JUNE 27 1000), 9 & Under, 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies to top 10 in , 3rd Saturday Quads Noland Road Baptist Church, 4505 S. Noland Rd., Independence, MO JUNE 20 each section plus class and team trophies. 1st Place in each section EF: 64055. 4SS, G/75 d5. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9, 12, 3, 6, USCF required. EF: 3-RR. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. wins a Computer loaded with valuable Chess Software and hundreds Prizes: Reg.: $20 by 6/20, $30 onsite. Sections: Open & Reserve (U1600) b/40: 1st $25, $20 members. $60 to first in each section. 12:15- of Videos, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated Rds.: Info: $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 each section. Entries to: CJ Armenta, 12734 12:50 p.m. 1:00, 3:15, 5:30 p.m. chessmates@chessmatesnj. players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $89 by 5/25, $99 by com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. Richmond, Grandview, MO 64030. Cash only onsite. 6/15, $120 later. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested in , King’s Chess Club Quads A State Championship Event! advance. REG: 8-9 a.m. RDS: 10-1-4, 10-1. Youth Blitz 6/19 6:30 p.m. JUNE 20 Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergrad- JUNE 27, Missouri Novice Championship - A Rated Beginner Open ($20 by 5/25 $25 later). HR: $69, $89 Friday and Saturday. (800) 732- Tournament (RBO) 7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, uate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem EF: Reg.: Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000. 4 rounds, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFes Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. None. 9-9:20 am., Game in 60 d5. Location: Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. tival.com. W. 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to Info: 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. Registration: 8:30-9:30. each quad winner. Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams JUNE 21, National Open Blitz (BLZ) 973-694-3988, [email protected]. Round Times: 10am, 1, 3:30, 6. Entry Fee: $15 pre-registered (payment See Grand Prix. received by 6/26) $20 on site. MCA Required available onsite for $5, JUNE 21, Sunday Quads (O.S.A), No 1/2pt byes. Prizes: based on 10: 1st $100 + Novice State JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: Champion Trophy, 2nd $60 3rd $30. Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. (CA-S) $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069, (636) 234.7928, [email protected]. See Grand Prix. p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA-N) A State Championship Event! See Grand Prix. JUNE 21, Westfield Quads JUNE 27-28, Missouri Class Championship 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, Where every player can become a State Champion! 5SS, G/115 d5. $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Location: The Missouri Chess Association will host the tournament at New Hampshire Rds.: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. For additional information: John Moldovan: The Chess Club and Scholastic Center. 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, JULY 11-12, 65th New Hampshire Open [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- MO 63108. Prizes: $150-1st, $75-2nd, in each section: Master, Expert, See Grand Prix. 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com. A, B, C, D, E/Under 1200. The 2015 Missouri Class Champion Plaque JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) awarded to the winner of each section. Registration: 8:30-9:30; Round See Grand Prix. times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-9:30-2 Entry Fee: $35 pre-registered by 6/26. See Grand Prix. $40 on site. On Site cash only. Free Entry to GM/IM. Max 1 half bye; AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open JUNE 26-28, 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) MCA required, O.S.A., available on site from $5. Entries/Info: Bob Howe, (MA) See Virginia. See Grand Prix. 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069, (636) 234.7928, [email protected]. JUNE 27, Hamilton Chess Club Quads “Playing up” one section is allowed. Players paired only with those in SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 6th Annual Hartford Open (CT) 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., their own section. (Small sections could be combined for pairings only. See Grand Prix. Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Combined sections use prize pairing in last round) Other state players Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact welcome. New Jersey email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W. JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 2, 9, 16, Princeton Quads See Virginia. ImaginationGuru, 1325 U.S. 206, Skillman, NJ 08558, above Santander JULY 17-19, Kansas Open (KS) JUNE 27-28, World Open Warmup (VA) See Grand Prix. Bank. 3-RR. G/55 d5. 1 game per week. EF: $35, $25 members. Prizes: $70 to first in each section. Reg.: 5:45-6:45 p.m. Rds.: 7:00 p.m. on the See Grand Prix. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) dates listed. Info and registration: www.imaginationguru.com, 1-800- JUNE 27-28 OR 28, Chess Mates Championship/Super Swiss #3 See Grand Prix. 762-9854. See Grand Prix. AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) JUNE 13, Central Jersey Chess Tournament JUNE 28, Westfield Quads (IA) Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 6 sections: 4 rated, 2 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, See Grand Prix. unrated. Open, U1200: K-12, 3SS, G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-8, 4SS, G/25 $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4SS, unrated, no clocks. Tro- Rds.: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. For additional information: John Moldovan: (IL) phies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and top school or club team per section, medals to [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- See Grand Prix. all! $35 pre-reg online by 6/11, $45 on-site. Reg.: 1:15-1:45, sections 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com. Nebraska JULY 17-19, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix. AUG. 1-2, National State Games of America Chess Tournament - Lincoln, Nebraska USCF Sanctioned and rated, but no USCF membership required. OPEN: 5rd SS, G/120 d5; Open, U 1800, U1600 (August 1-2, 2015). RESERVE: 5rd SS, G/60 d5; Reserve Class B/C, Class D, Class E and below (U 1200), and Unrated (August 1, 2015). JUNIOR OPEN: 4rd SS, G/40 d5 (Under age 19) (August 1, 2015). SCHOLASTIC: 5rd SS, G/30 d5; (Under age 13 and rated under 1200) Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H, Under 400, Unrated (August 1, 2015). EF: Determined by section and date of entry. Early entry fees: Open $30, Reserve $25, Junior $19, Scholastic $18. No entry fee for GMs or IMs. All entries online only. No byes in second half of event. Entry to: www.SGA2015.com/chess. Questions: Mike Gooch: [email protected] or (402) 333-0722. NOTE: Youth players who play in the OPEN section can be recognized for “Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix” points provided they are a current member of the USCF. AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) (IA) See Grand Prix. Nevada JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) See Nationals. JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open See Nationals. JUNE 19, Youth Trophy Tournament 5-SS, G/25 d5. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 89109. Hotel reservation: 800-732-7117. Open to players age 14 & under. 3 sections: Open, U1000, U700. Trophies top 5 in each section, top 2 in each 200 point rating group and unrated. Must be 3 players eligible

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JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 (VA) 6:15 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. Info: SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 6th Annual Hartford Open (CT) See Virginia. [email protected], 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship JULY 11, Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships (CT) OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- (VA) See Grand Prix. gress (VA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 11, Summer U2400 Open JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, exit#10, off I-287. (VA) 5-SS, G/30 d5. G$$:250-200-150-100-50. 5-0 score gets extra $50. Min- New Mexico See Grand Prix. imum $75 b/16 to top Expert, Class A & U1800. No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $45 at entryfeesrus.com or $60 cash at site. Reg. to 9:45am JUNE 27-28, Albuquerque/Rio Rancho Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! on 07/11. Starts: 10am then a lunch break. Early entries paired Friday. See Grand Prix. JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Wednesday G/90 Special $5 refunds to card carries CPNJ members. See entryfeesrus.com, JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open 5-SS. G/85 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. 1 game Info: Ken [email protected] /908-887-3126. W. Web. EF: Prize Fund: (CA-S) per week. $40, $30 members. $210 b/8 paid entries. See Grand Prix. Prizes: $100-60, U1800 $50. More prizes if 10+ paid entries. Reg.: JULY 12, Sunday Quads 6:45-7:25 p.m. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. on the dates listed. 2 byes allowed. Must 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: commit prior to round 3. Info: [email protected], 732- $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 New York 499-0118, 760-583-8429. p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 4, 1st Saturday Quads JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, JULY 2, Long Island CC June Open 3-RR. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: JULY 12, Westfield Quads 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Reg.: 12:15- 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- 12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 3:15, 5:30 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj. $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members Rds.: For additional informaton: com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. John Moldovan: +$10. Reg.: 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- Info: JULY 4-5, 3rd Annual - Fourth of July Open - Leon Shulman Cup 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com. 2 byes 1-5. www.lichessclub.com. See Grand Prix. , 2015 Can-Am International Chess Tournament JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) JUNE 13-14 JULY 5, Sunday Quads See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: , Marshall Thursday Action JULY 19, Westfield Spring Scholastic JUNE 18 $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5 Rds.: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. U1250, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. marshallchessclub.org U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rds.: 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:00 p.m. EF: $25, $20 2. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 5, Westfield Quads members. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks used. See JUNE 19, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, USCF Rule 34E. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Information: John Moldovan email: 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. Rds.: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. For additional information: John Moldovan: 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com. JULY 31-AUG. 2 OR AUG. 1-2, 5th Annual Potomac Open (MD) USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JUNE 19-21, 20-21 OR 21, Marshall Monthly U2300 JULY 7, 14, 21, Princeton Quads 5SS, 40/90 SD30 +30inc. Two sections. 1600+: $820 b/35: $300- AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International ImaginationGuru, 1325 U.S. 206, Skillman, NJ 08558, above Santander (note date change) (MD) 150-100. U2200 $145; U2000 $125. U1600: $400 b/17: $120-100-80. Bank. 3-RR. G/55 d5. 1 game per week. EF: $35, $25 members. Prizes: See Grand Prix. U1300: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs. $40. Rds.: 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. $70 to first in each section. Reg.: 5:45-6:45 p.m. Rds.: 7:00 p.m. on the 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 day in round dates listed. Info and registration: www.imaginationguru.com, 1-800- AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Limit two 762-9854. (MA) byes; request by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. See Grand Prix. 212-477-3716. JULY 11, Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open 4-SS. G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, 14th annual Manhattan Open (NY) JUNE 25, Marshall Thursday Action $40, members $30. Prize Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Under See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, prize, based on 8 players. Minimum $80 to 1st. More or larger prizes if AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. there are more entries. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, See Grand Prix. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

3rd Annual Fourth of July Open Leon Shulman Liberty Cup July 4-5, 2015 DONATE $15,000 projected prizes, $10,000 minimum guaranteed! Trophies Plus Grand Prix: 60 (Enhanced) USCF Junior Grand Prix TO U.S. TRUST ONLINE!

5 rounds, G/90, d5, Holiday Inn, 2175 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, across from Now you can donate online Garden State Park – 5 miles from Philadelphia City Center. through a secure website at Prizes $15,000 based on 160 paid entries $10,000 minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections: www.uschesstrust.org Open Section: $1500-700-400-300, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100 Section: $1200-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $600-300. Under 1800 Section: $1200-500-300-200, top Under 1600 $500-250. Under 1500 Section: $1200-500-300-200, top Under 1300 $500-250. Under 1200 Section: $1000-500-300-100, trophies to 1st, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Entry fee: Online $95 by 6/13 $105 by 6/27, $120 at site. GMs, IMs free; $100 deducted from prize. Registration: https://shulmancup2015.eventbrite.com Under 1200 Section entry fee: all $20 less than above. Schedule: Reg. ends Saturday 9:45 am, rds. Sat 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00, Sun 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. Hotel rates: $109 – “Chess Rate”, 1-(856) 663-5300; reserve by 6/15 or rate may increase. Simply click on Donate Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Ratings: June official USCF rating list used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if and then on the otherwise unrated. Make a Donation Contact: [email protected] (703) 989-6867 button!

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JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) JULY 11, Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships (CT) USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 30, AUG. 6, 13, 20, 27, SEPT. 3, Marshall Thursday Open 6-SS, G/90 +30. FIDE Rated ($600 b/25): $250-150. U2100: $125. U1800: , Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz - FIDE Rated (BLZ) , Marshall Saturday G/45 JUNE 26 JULY 11 $75. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/40 d5 1700+: $460 b/39: . Two sections. $120-100-80-60. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. U1700: $460 b/39 EF: JUNE 26-28, 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) U2100: $100. : $120-100-80-60. U1400: $100. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. See Virginia. $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4-5:45. Limit two byes; request by rd 2. Website: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 31, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) JUNE 27, Marshall Saturday G/30 See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/25 d5. Two sections. 1800+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. JULY 11, 18, 25, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments! U2100: $100. U1800: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1500: $100. EF: 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- JULY 31-AUG. 2 OR AUG. 1-2, 5th Annual Potomac Open (MD) $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-3:45-5. Limit two byes; request 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less See Grand Prix. for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 31-AUG. 2, AUG. 1-2 OR AUG. 2, Marshall August Grand request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, Prix - FIDE Rated JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. See Virginia. See Grand Prix. , Marshall Sunday G/60 JULY 12 AUG. 1, Marshall U1700 JUNE 27-28, World Open Warmup (VA) 4SS, G/55 d5. Two sections. 1500+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80. U2100 See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $100; U1800 $60. U1500: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1200: $100. $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, JUNE 28, 4th Sunday Quads - In Memory of Norma Shelly and Bill EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Limit two byes; request request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- Little by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 477-3716. Albany Area Chess Club, resumption of Sunday Quads. 3R Quad w/8, 12 USCF Junior Grand Prix! Two Sections: AUG. 4, Marshall First Tuesday Action! o/w SS, G/60 d5. 251 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY. JULY 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3, 10, 17, Marshall FIDE Mondays U1800 U1900, U1500. Prize: 1st $30. EF: $15 cash,check, no cc. Rds.: 10, 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $125-75, U2100 $50 U1800 $50. EF: $40, 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE MCC Mbrs $20. GM’s Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. 12:30, 3. Reg.: 9:15-9:45, 1/2 bye 2nd rd. only, req before 1st rd. Mem- Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25): bership in USCF must be current. Adv. entry to: [email protected] Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchess $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15- club.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. by Thurs. before event. C. Eson TD. 6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. JUNE 28, Marshall Sunday G/45 10th St., NYC, 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org. AUG. 6, Marshall Thursday Action! 4SS, G/40 d5. Two sections. 1600+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80. U2100 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: USCF Junior Grand Prix! $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GM’s Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- $100; U1800 $60. U1600: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1300: $100. JULY 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3, 10, 17, Marshall Slow Mondays EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4-5:45. Limit two byes; request 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www. 6SS, G/90+30inc. Two sections. 1800+ — FIDE Rated: $550 b/31: marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $150-120-100-80. U2100: $100. U1800: $550 b/31: $150-120-100-80. JUNE 29, 12th Nassau G/15 (QC) U1500: $100. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. Rds.:7pm each Mon. Limit two AUG. 7, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! 6SS. G/12 d3 or G/15 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., byes; request by rd. 4. marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs Mineola. EF: $25 by 6/22. $32 at site, Non-memb + $5. $$ (420 b/20) 477-3716. $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for 120, U2000, 1800, 1600, 1400/UR 75 ea. 3 byes 1-6. Reg to 7:15 PM. round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. USCF Junior Grand Prix! 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Rds.: 7:15-7:55-8:30-9:05-9:40-10:15. Rule 14H not used. Ent: Harold JULY 15-19, 8th NY International - CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. July ratings used. 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Only open to players currently rated 2000+ AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open (OH) JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 (VA) (USCF or FIDE). FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated. See Grand Prix. Prizes $9,000 unconditionally guaranteed! $4000-2000-1000, U2400 See Virginia. AUG. 8, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1800) FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE $500. Entry Fee: $200. Players not rated 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $200-150, U2000: JUNE 30, Marshall Masters USCF or FIDE over 2200: $300. GM’s Free. Local IM’s: $150, foreign See Grand Prix. $100. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs IM’s: $100. $25 less: For MCC members & foreign players not taking $20. GM’s Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship byes. All $50 more if received after June 30. Schedule: Wed. 7pm, available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., (VA) Thurs. – Sun. 11am & 6pm. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before NYC. 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. round 3; limit 1 bye in rounds 8-9. FIDE IM/GM norms possible; must play all rounds. Last year 2 norms were achieved! Playing site: In honor AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open (note date change) (MD) (VA) of the Marshall’s 100th year anniversary, the NY International is returning home to 23 W. 10th St. this year. Registration: Call MCC with credit See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. card, mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! 23 AUG. 9, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $200-125, U2100: $75, Night Chess! , 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) U1800: $50. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 JULY 17-19 OR 18-19 See Grand Prix. Mbrs $20. GM’s Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. JULY 21, Marshall Masters 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. , Marshall Thursday Action See Grand Prix. JULY 2 AUG. 13, Marshall U2400 Action - NEW! 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, USCF Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. JULY 22, 29, AUG. 5, 12, 19, 26, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays $150-100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. Reg.: 6:15- 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. (note date change) 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. U2000: , Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- JULY 3 U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25): $250-150-100. U1100: $100. EF: $60, 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, 477-3716. MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. NYC. 212-477-3716. (This TLA supercedes previously published as “Mar- (MA) JULY 3-5, 4-5 OR 5, Marshall Monthly Grand Prix - FIDE Rated shall Slow Wednesdays”.) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 14, Marshall Friday Night Blitz - NEW! (BLZ) JULY 4, Marshall Saturday G/45 JULY 23-26, 8th New York International - U2200 SECTION 9-SS, G/3 d2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, 4SS, G/40 d5. Two sections. 1600+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Open to all players rated U2200 and unrated. U1800: $50. Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & U2100: $100. U1600: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1300: $100. EF: No FIDE ratings over 2200. USCF Ratings used for pairings and prizes. prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20, GM’s $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30- $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4-5:45. Limit two byes; request by FIDE Rated. Prizes $8,000 based on 70 paid entries. $3000-2000-1000, 7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. rd. 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. U1900: $1000-500, U1600: $500. Entry Fee: $200 if received by June Blitz rated. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477- 3716. , 32nd Nassau Senior 30; $250 in July. $25 less for MCC members. Schedules: 4-day: Thurs. JULY 6, 13, 20 2-day: 3SS, 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Open 7pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:30pm & 6pm. Sat. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 USCF Junior Grand Prix! Byes: to born before 7/21/65. EF: $10 by 6/29, $17 at site, non-memb $9 d5) then merge with 4-day. 2 byes available, must commit before AUG. 14-16, 15-16 OR 16, Marshall U2300 Playing site: more. Trophies to top 3. Bye: 1-3. Reg to 7:15 PM. captnhal@optonline. round 3. In honor of the Marshall’s 100th year anniversary, 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. FIDE Reg- net. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY the NY International is returning home to 23 W 10th St. this year. Rated. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, istration: Limited to 11782. Call MCC with credit card, mail check, or online. MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 70 players! Register early! www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12-5:30pm. 2-day: Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge JULY 6, 13, 20, 74th Nassau Action St., NYC. 212-477-3716. with 3-day in round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge See Grand Prix. JULY 30, Marshall U2400 Action - NEW! in round 4. Max two byes. Request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. JULY 7, Marshall Tuesday Action 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 4SS, G/25 d5. $420 b/35: $120-100-80-60. U2000: $60. EF: $40, MCC $150-100, U2100: $75. U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. Reg.: 6:15- Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716. JULY 9, Marshall Thursday Action 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. WARNING! 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. THE USE OF A CELL PHONE IN THE USCF Junior Grand Prix! DROPPING OUT? TOURNAMENT ROOM IS PROHIBITED! JULY 9, 16, 23, 30, 5th Long Island CC Summer Open Have to miss a round? It is very impor- 4SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East AT MOST TOURNAMENTS! IF YOUR Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $85-60. Top U-2000, tant that you NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR U-1500/unr. $45 ea. EF: $30(cash). Non-LICC members +$10. Reg.: CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH 7:15-7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes before pairings are made, so no one is 1-4. Info: www.lichessclub.com. Skittles rm. deprived of a game! If you forfeit without GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE JULY 10, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action notice, you may be FINED up to the SEVERELY PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. amount of the entry fee! FORFEITED! TURN IT OFF! 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

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AUG. 15, Marshall Saturday U1500 AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, The 2015 North Carolina Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs See Grand Prix. JULY 11, Toledo July Swiss $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- gress (VA) Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: 477-3716. See Grand Prix. $20 by 7/9, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: , 14th annual Manhattan Open AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23 $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James See Grand Prix. Ohio Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) , 2015 Columbus Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 12, DCC Friday Nite Quick #20 (QC) JULY 17-19 OR 18-19 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: See Grand Prix. , 2nd annual New York State Blitz Championship (BLZ) SEPT. 4 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 JULY 27-AUG. 2, Dayton Chess Festival: Dayton Masters (Closed); See Grand Prix. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. Aviator Open-GP:40; X-15 Blitz (BLZ)! , 137th annual NY State Championship See Grand Prix. SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7 JUNE 13, Solon Summer Starter See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/30 d5. 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. EF: $30, IMs, GMs free. AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 6th Annual Hartford Open (CT) Sections: Open, U1800, U1400, U1000. Registration: 9-9:45 at site. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Rds.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, U-1000 ASAP. Prizes: $800 Guaranteed!! Open: $150, $50, U-2000 $50. U-1800: $100, $50, U1600 $50. U-1400: USCF Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- $100, $50, U1200 $50. U1000: $60, $30, U750 $30, U500 $30. Free AUG. 8, Toledo August Swiss gress (VA) healthy box lunch to ALL players! Convenient Online Registration at Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo See Grand Prix. www.progresswithchess.org Info: Contact: Mike Joelson, 216-321- Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington 7000. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 8/6, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: North Carolina JUNE 19, DCC Friday Nite Quick #21 (QC) $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Rds.: JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. See Grand Prix. 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International JUNE 26-28, 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) (note date change) (MD) See Virginia. JUNE 20, “Summer Time” Pawn Storm XXXI See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) AUG. 9, Cleveland Open Sunday Quad See Virginia. JUNE 26, DCC Friday Nite Quick #22 (QC) 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel (see Cleveland Open). 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/ EF: $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship 8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. (VA) mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. See Grand Prix. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) JUNE 27, Cincy Tornado - Emotional Chess See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open Last Saturday of Month. 2 Sections: OPEN & Under 1600. 4-SS, G/60 (VA) d5. EF: $30 if paid online/$35 at site. OGPrix Event/OCA deduct $3. See Grand Prix. Masters above 2200 Free EF & Lunch. Open b/15: $150-$70; 1st A,B Oklahoma each $70. Master Bounty Prize: Best Final Result against 1# Rated JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) , 70th Oklahoma Open State Championship See Grand Prix. Master pays $100 for win/$50 draw. $100 for perfect score to 1# JUNE 27-28 Rated Master. UNDER 1600 b/15: $150-$70; 1st D,E each $70. Reg. See Grand Prix. , 4th Annual Washington International AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30) Ends 9:45am. 1st Round: 10am. 1st Baptist Church, 11195 Winton Rd., JULY 17-19, Kansas Open (KS) (note date change) (MD) Cincinnati, OH 45218. www.chessearth.com, [email protected]. Last See Grand Prix. 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JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) JULY 11, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads TN 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Sections - Open: 4SS, G/60 See Nationals. Our 26th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. d5. $$: $75. 30-X,A,B,C,D/ Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60 d5, Open to $$: , 2015 National Open (NV) Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. U1200 & under. $75. 30- F,G,H/Below,UNR UNR eligible for unrated JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21 Rds.: Info: prize only. ALL: EF: $15 if mailed by 7/13, $20 at site. Memb. Req’d: See Nationals. 9:30,12,2:30. [email protected]. TCA $10 TN residents only. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, , International Youth Championship (NV) A Heritage Event! JUNE 20-21 USCF Junior Grand Prix! TN 38557. INFO: www.cumberlandcountychess.org or Susan at 931- See Nevada. 287-3765. W. JULY 18-19, 46th Susquehanna Valley Open AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA-N) 5 - SS. G/85 d5. Honeysuckle Student Apts., 111 Honeysuckle Ct., Blooms- AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. burg, PA 17815. EF: $29 by july 15, $40 later. $$ (400G): 150 - 75 - 40, See Grand Prix. 135 in class prizes. Prizes may be increased if over 30 entries. seating may be limited. Reg.: 9-9:30am. Rds.: 10 am-1:30 pm-5 pm, 10 am- Pennsylvania 1:30 pm. Housing: $50 for one night, $90 for Fri & Sat - for housing info Texas contact Sam Lamonto, 717-580 7492, [email protected]. Ent: Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) JUNE 13, Many Springs 77 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, GHACC,C/O Michael Jemo, 128 Forest Hills Acres, Hazle Twp., PA 18201, North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. 570-455-9261, 570-956-2492. [email protected]. Hills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per JULY 31-AUG. 2 OR AUG. 1-2, 5th Annual Potomac Open (MD) as prizes. Sections to be determined by participation. Registration on- section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site See Grand Prix. site 8:45-9:05. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:15PM, Third only. RDS.:7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or email bdavis@ Round Additional information: , Cleveland Open (OH) 2:30PM. Aurelio Gonzalez at either lehighvalleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9 817-789-8360, [email protected] or www.tarrantcountychess See Grand Prix. Every Saturday - LVCA Quads/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 club.org/.net G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Holy Trinity AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) (MD) JUNE 13-14, 2015 DCC Fide Open VII Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: Open See Grand Prix. Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. RBO Section See Grand Prix. EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 (BLZ) Event AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, more (MA) See Nationals. prizes if 12 or more. Bruce, 484-866-3045. Info: [email protected]. See Grand Prix. JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, 14th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Nationals. Info at www.mastermindschess.org. See Grand Prix. JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) North Penn Chess Club AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) See Nevada. Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org for See Grand Prix. USCF Junior Grand Prix! schedules & info or 215-699-8418. SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7, 137th annual NY State Championship JUNE 27-28, San Antonio City Championship JUNE 7, Chess In Jasper Park & Picnic (3 events) Emmaus, PA (BLZ) (NY) Hornbeak Bldg., 3rd Flr. 4450 Medical Dr., SA, TX 78259. 5SS, Rds. 1 (3) 5-SS events, G/7 d3. Jasper Park Pavillion, 4960 Vera Cruz Rd. North, See Grand Prix. and 2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/120 d5, $$(1050 b/40, 2/3 gtd.) $300 1st, Emmaus, PA 18049. EF: $10 Cash each event, No adv ent. Prizes: Min. $125 2nd, U2100 $125, U2000 $125, U1800 $125, U1600 $100, U1400 OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- 50% Rtd. based on paid entries. 1st-60%, 2nd-30%, 3rd-10% AND ADD gress (VA) $75, Unr. $75. EF: $45 if rcv’d by 6/25, $50 at site: Trophy to top Bexar if 12 or more players “Top U1600” - $15, Top U1000 - $15, more based See Grand Prix. County Resident. Option play for 1/2 prizes: $23 by 6/25, $28 later and on pd. Picnic:11am-dusk. Reg Ends: 1, 3, 5 pm for each event. Event: at site: EFJr U19 entry $20 if rcv’d by 6/25 or $25 at site. Option play Rd-1: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm each. Info: 484-866-3045, bdavis@lehighvalley- and U19 (junior) entries count 2/3 toward “based on”. ($ 5. Discount to chessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. Rhode Island Club Members and ex-military personnel paying full entry) Reg.: 8:30- A Heritage Event! 9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-6; 9-2 half pt. bye any 1 rd. notice before Rd.2 is JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) paired. Swap and shop used books, equip.: 8:30-9:30 am. Entries: SACC, JUNE 20, 45th Fred Thompson Memorial See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/60 d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA PO BOX 690576, San Antonio, TX 78269-0576, contact info: Web: sanan- 15217. EF: $28 postmarked by 6/16, $38 thereafter, $3 discount to PCC AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open toniochess.com, Ph.: 210-384-4797, E-mail: [email protected]. members. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1600). Prizes $$500 b/30. (MA) JULY 2-5 OR 3-5, 2015 DCC Fide Open VIII Open: $120 - 80, U2000 $60, U1800 $40. Reserve: $80 - 50, U1400 $40, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. U1200/Unr $30. Reg.: 9-9:45. Requests for half-point byes must be made by the start of Round 2. Rds.: 10AM-12:30PM- 3:30PM-6PM. Info: USCF Junior Grand Prix! 412-421-1881, www.pittsburghcc.org. Entries: Pittsburgh Chess Club, South Carolina JULY 7, 14, 21, 28, Monthly - Tuesday Night Swiss 4SS, first 4 Tuesdays of every month. Time control: G120 d5. Center64 Attn: Thompson Memorial, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Make JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) checks payable to Pittsburgh Chess Club. W. See Grand Prix. CC, 3201 Hillcroft St., Suite 2E, Houston, TX 77057. EF: $25 members, plus $7 registration fee for non-members. Prizes: 50% EF. Reg.: 6:15- JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) 6:55 p.m. First Tue. of month. Rds.: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. INFO: www.center See Grand Prix. South Dakota 64.com. , 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) JUNE 26-28 AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 2015 Houston Summer Chess Festival See Virginia. (IA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International See Virginia. (note date change) (MD) JUNE 27-28, World Open Warmup (VA) Tennessee See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 13, John Hurt Memorial 12 JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 (VA) See Grand Prix. Utah See Virginia. JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open (NV) JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship See Nationals. See Nationals. (VA) See Grand Prix. JULY 18, 2015 Clinton Pearson Jr Memorial Open JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, See Nationals. JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open (VA) See Grand Prix. JULY 11, Masterminds CC Quads Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Quads: 3RR, 40/75, SD/30 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg ends NO TOURNAMENTS IN YOUR AREA? 9AM. Rd. 1 9:30AM then asap. Information: mastermindschess.org or [email protected]. WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE? Do you need to go out of town for tournament play? Would you and others in your area like FOREIGN RATING? NOT UNRATED! the convenience of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one! If you have no USCF rating, but do have a It’s not much work to hold a small tournament, and there is little risk if you use a low-cost rating or category from any other site and avoid guaranteed prizes. You might even make a profit! Either a based-on Swiss with country, no matter how many years ago, projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a trophy tournament will virtually guarantee you are not unrated. taking in more in fees than you pay out in prizes. If you have a FIDE rating, you are also not The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the annual rating supplement and have unrated. access to the TD/Affiliate area of our website. Tell the Director of any event you enter Remember, you can both run and play in a small event. Many of them wouldn’t be held if the about your foreign rating or category or organizer/TD couldn’t play. your FIDE rating, so that you can be Want to know more? Contact Joan Du Bois at [email protected]. We’ll be glad to help paired appropriately. you be part of the promotion of American chess!

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JUNE 19, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) G/35 d5, Rnd. 4 G/40 d5. Reg. at 804-398-2310, Mike Callaham, water JULY 18-19, 25th Annual Charlottesville Open See Nevada. [email protected]. Name, phone, email, USCF ID. Cash and cc accepted See Grand Prix. via website, email, and on site. EF: $25.00. RCI mem $20.00. Trophy to , 2015 National Open (NV) JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21 1st and 2nd adult and 1st k5, k8, and k12. Information at: https://rich- JULY 31-AUG. 2 OR AUG. 1-2, 5th Annual Potomac Open (MD) See Nationals. mondchessinitiative.wordpress.com/busline-grand-prix-schedule/. Not See Grand Prix. JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) a USCF Grand Prix event. AUG. 7, 2015 Washington International Blitz (BLZ) (MD) See Nevada. USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JUNE 21, National Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International See Grand Prix. (Note corrections.) 6SS, G/60 d10. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington (note date change) (MD) (see World Open for location, rates). Open to all born after 6/28/02. In AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 4 sections. Open Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st C, Under 1400/Unr; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/16/15-12/31/15 to 1st. Under AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) 1400 Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st Under 1200, Unrated; free entry See Grand Prix. in all CCA tournaments 7/16/15-9/30/15 to 1st. Under 1000 Section: Vermont OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- Trophies to top 10, 1st Under 800, Unrated; free entry in all CCA tour- JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) gress naments 7/16/15-9/30/15 to 1st. Under 600 Section: Trophies to top See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 10, 1st Under 400, top 3 Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open 7/16/14-9/30/15 to 1st. EF: $42 online at chessaction.com by 6/23, (MA) $45 mailed by 6/17 or phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/22, $50 at site, or Washington See Grand Prix. online until 9 am 6/27.. Reg. 6/27 to 10 am, rds. Sat. 11-2-5, Sun. 10-1- 4. Up to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before rd. 3. Ent: chess JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7, 137th annual NY State Championship (NY) action.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Ques- See Nationals. tions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. See Grand Prix. JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) $15 service charge for refunds. See Nationals. JUNE 27-28, World Open Warmup Virginia See Grand Prix. JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 6, Richmond Metropolitan Grand Prix! USCF Junior Grand Prix! Richmond Public Library - Main. 4SS, Rnds. 1&2 G/30 d5. Rnd. 3 G/35 JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) d5, Rnd. 4 G/40 d5. Reg. at 804-398-2310, Mike Callaham, waterman2010 5SS, G/90 d10. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see World Open). Open to See Nevada. [email protected]. Name, phone, email, USCF ID. Cash and cc accepted via under 2300 or unrated. Prizes $$500 guaranteed: $200-100, U1900 $110, JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open website, email, and on site. EF: $25.00. RCI mem $20.00. Trophy to 1st U1500/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:30 am 6/29, (CA-S) and 2nd adult and 1st k5, k8, and k12. Info: https://richmondchessini- rds. Mon 10, 2, 6, Tue. 10, 2. One half point bye allowed if U1500/Unr, oth- See Grand Prix. tiative.wordpress.com/busline-grand-prix-schedule/. Not a USCF Grand erwise two byes allowed; must commit before rd. 2. June ratings used. Prix event. JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship JUNE 20, Richmond Metropolitan Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. West Virginia Richmond Public Library - Westover Hills. 4SS, Rnds. 1&2 G/30 d5. Rnd. JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open (OH) 3 G/35 d5, Rnd. 4 G/40 d5. Reg. at 804-398-2310, Mike Callaham, water See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. [email protected]. Name, phone, email, USCF ID. Cash and cc accepted via website, email, and on site. EF: $25.00. RCI mem $20.00. Trophy to JULY 1, World Open 7-Minute Championship (BLZ) AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) 1st and 2nd adult and 1st k5, k8, and k12. Information & link at: https:// See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. richmondchessinitiative.wordpress.com/busline-grand-prix-schedule/. JULY 2, 3, 4, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) Not a USCF Grand Prix event. 3 separate tournaments at Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see World Open). Wisconsin JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0. Prizes $$300 guaranteed: See Grand Prix. $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, JUNE 13-14, Milwaukee Summer Challenge IV no checks. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One pair of 1/2 See Grand Prix. JUNE 26-28, 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect 5SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington (see World regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. JULY 11-12, 39th Annual Green Bay Open Open for location, rates).Open to all born before 6/29/65 and rated See Grand Prix. under 2210 or unrated. $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Under JULY 4, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) 2210: $600-300-200, top U2010 $350-200. Under 1810: $500-250-150, See Grand Prix. JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. top U1610 $300-150. EF: $80 online at chessaction.com by 6/24, $83 JULY 5, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) mailed by 6/15, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/22, $95 at site, or See Grand Prix. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) online until 5 pm 6/26. Reg. ends 6:30 pm 6/26, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & See Grand Prix. 5:30, Sun 10 & 4. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes, must commit JULY 11, Richmond Metropolitan Grand Prix! before rd. 2. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com Richmond Public Library - Main. 4SS, Rnds. 1&2 G/30 d5. Rnd. 3 G/35 AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service d5, Rnd. 4 G/40 d5. Reg. at 804-398-2310, Mike Callaham, waterman2010 (IA) charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online [email protected]. Name, phone, email, USCF ID. Cash and cc accepted via See Grand Prix. EF: entries posted instantly). website, email, and on site. $25.00. RCI mem $20.00. Trophy to 1st and 2nd adult and 1st k5, k8, and k12. Info & link at website: https://rich OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships JUNE 27, Richmond Metropolitan Grand Prix! mondchessinitiative.wordpress.com/busline-grand-prix-schedule/. Not (IL) Richmond Public Library - North Ave. 4SS, Rnds. 1&2 G/30 d5. Rnd. 3 a USCF Grand Prix event. See Grand Prix.

TOURNAMENT LIFE All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised by S and/or C. ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS

BLZ: Blitz rated . dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds. Memb. Membership required; cost follows. RR: Round robin (preceded by number QC: Quick Chess events . +XX: Time increment, xx = number of req’d: Usually refers to state affiliate. of rounds). $$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. seconds added after each move. Open: A section open to all. Often has SD/: Sudden-death time control (time very strong players, but some for rest of game follows). For Based-on prizes, x = number EF: Entry fee. $$b/x: eligible for lower sections can example, 30/90, SD/1 means of entries needed to pay full Where to mail entries. Ent: play for the learning experience. each player must make 30 moves prize fund. At least 50% of FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for pos- in 90 minutes, then complete the the advertised prize fund of sible rating. Quad: 4-player round robin sections; rest of the game in an hour. $501 or more must be similar strength players. awarded. G/: Game in. For instance, G/75 SS: Swiss-System pairings means each side has 75 minutes RBO: Rated Beginner’s Open. (preceded by number of rounds). Bye: Indicates which rounds players for the entire game. who find it inconvenient to play Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times Unr: Unrated. 1 : Grand Prix Points available. may take ⁄2-point byes instead. GPP follow. For example, 11-5, 9-3 W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs. 1 means games begin 11 a.m. & 5 For example, Bye 1-3 means ⁄2- HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70- : Tournaments that will use a p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & WEB point byes are available in 75 means $60 single, $65 twin, player’s online rating. Rounds 1 through 3. $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. 3 p.m. on the second day. CC: Chess club. JGP: Junior Grand Prix. Reg: Registration at site.

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MY BEST MOVE BIRD CHRIS

IM JAY BONIN PHOTO: MORE THAN 3,700 EVENTS PLAYED SINCE 1991 IRONMAN OF NEW YORK CHESS

first visited the Marshall Chess Club sometime in November 1972, where I was warmly received by Bill Slater, I the day manager. The club was a bevy of activity, with speed chess, bug- house, consultation games, and more—I was like a kid in a candy store. But I did not know about tournaments. I would eventually discover tournament play when I came across a flier for the Greater New York High School Championship (I was first board for James Madison High School at the time). I tied for first with seven out of eight in the novice section, winning a trophy—and so began my tournament career. My legacy began in 1980, when Bill Goichberg opened the Chess Center of New York, a dream I’ve had many wins and come true as they held tournaments every day. The total number of my games went suffered“ many disappointments. up, but then the action shifted to the Man- hattan Chess Club when the Chess Center ” went out of business in 1984. 10. cxd5 Nxd5 11. dxc5 Bxc5 12. a3 a5 13. Irina tries to return the piece in a favor- These experiences helped me as I won Nc4 Qe7 14. e4 Nf6 15. e5 Nd5 16. Nfd2 16. able way, but I have to benefit from the the New York State championship in 1982, b5 open f-file. earned my international master title, then won three more New York State champi- This looks dangerous. 19. fxe3 Bxe3+ 20. Kh1 Rad8 21. Qh5 h6 onships. On my 27th birthday, I beat GM Again threatening Nf6+, and again h6 Sammy Reshevsky, the first time I ever defending, but now h6 is a target. defeated a grandmaster. I’ve had many wins and suffered many 22. Rf3 Bd4 disappointments. So what has been my This looks like it saves the day, but: best move after thousands of tourna- ments? A move from this win against our 23. Nf6+ Kh8 24. Bc1 current and seven-time U.S. women’s champion stands out. The killer, and an alternate candidate for my best move. Bxh6 is the winning threat. (E06) 24. … Bxe5 IM Jay Bonin (2424) IM Irina Krush (2533) No better is 24. ... Bxa1 25. Bxh6 Rd1+ 17. Ne4! Marshall Masters (3), 07.16.2013 26. Bf1 Rxf1 27. Kg2!. My Best Move and the point. I’m going 25. Bxh6 Bxf6 26. Rxf6 Qxf6 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. c4 d5 4. Nbd2 for bigger game. Also losing is 26. ... gxf6 27. Bxf8+. I like to put my queen knight on d2, 17. … bxc4 18. bxc4 discouraging the equalizing plan of ... 27. Bg5+ Kg8 28. Bxf6 gxf6 29. Rf1 Now if 18. … Nc7, then 19. Nf6+ is very dxc4, ... Be7 and ... c7-c5, which is the strong. Not 19. ... gxf6 because of 20. It’s over now. natural reaction. Qg4+ Kh8 21. exf6, winning. 29. … Rd7 30. Qg4+ Kh7 31. Rxf6, Black 4. ... Be7 5. g3 O-O 6. Bg2 b6 7. O-O Bb7 8. b3 18. … Ne3 resigned. c5 9. Bb2 Nc6 Black gets into trouble after this; the Whose Best Move would you like to see? Write to us at [email protected]. queen knight belongs on d7.

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World’s biggest open tournament! 43rd Annual WORLD OPEN Hyatt Regency Crystal City, near D.C. 9rounds,June30-July5,July1-5,2-5or3-5 $210,000 Guaranteed Prizes! Master class prizes raised by $10,000 GM & IM norms possible, mixed doubles prizes, GM lectures & analysis! VISIT OUR NATION’S CAPITAL SPECIAL FEATURES! 4) Provisional (under 26 games) prize The World Open completes a three 1) Schedule options. 5-day is most limits in U2000 & below. year run in the Washington area before popular, 4-day and 3-day save time & 5) Unrated not allowed in U1200 returning to Philadelphia in 2016. money. New 6-day has three 1-round though U1800; prize limited in U2000. $99 rooms, valet parking $6 (if full, days. Open plays 5-day only. 6) Mixed Doubles: $3000-1500-700- about $7-15 nearby), free airport shuttle. 2) GM & IM norms possible in Open. 500-300 for male/female teams. Free shuttle to DC Metro, minutes NOTE CHANGE; Masters can now play 7) International 6/25-30 (not 26-30): from Washington’s historic attractions! for both norms & large class prizes! FIDE norms possible, warmup for main 8sections:Open,U2200,U2000, 3) Prize limit $2000 if post-event event. Also many side events. U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, Unrated. rating posted 6/26/14-6/26/15 was more 8) Free analysis by GM Sam Palatnik FIDE ratings used for Open. than 30 pts over section maximum. 7/1-7/5. Free GM lectures 7/3 & 7/4, 9 am.

$210,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES! OPENSECTION:$20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700- UNDER 1600 (no unrated): $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700- 600-500, clear win or top 2 playoff $300 bonus, top FIDE 2300-2449 600-500-400-400, top Under 1500 $1600-800. $4000-2000-1000-800-500,top FIDEUnder2300/Unr$4000-2000-1000- UNDER1400(nounrated): $8000-4000-2000-1300-900-700-600- 800-500. FIDE rated, GM & IM norms possible. 500-400-400, top Under 1300 $1200-600. UNDER 2200/unrated: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600- UNDER1200(nounrated): $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400- 500-400-400, top Under 2100 (no unr) $2000-1000. 400-300-300, top Under 1000 $1000-500. UNDER 2000/unrated: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600- UNRATED: Trophies to top 10. 500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000. Unr prize limit $1000. PROVISIONALLY RATED PLAYERS (July 2015 official rating UNDER 1800 (no unrated): $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800- based on 4 to 25 games) may not win over $1000 in Under 1200, $2000 600-500-400-400, top Under 1700 $2000-1000. in Under 1400, or $3000 in Under 1600 through Under 2000.

Reserve early! Chess rate $99-99, 703- Mailed or phoned entries, titled player 418-1234, may sell out by about 5/31. entries: see Tournament Life. PAST WINNERS Time limit: 6-day & 5-day options 40/2, Entries are posted at chessaction.com 1973 Walter Browne, 1974 , 1975 SD/30, d10. 4-day,rounds1-2G/60,d10,then (online entries posted instantly). $15 service Pal Benko, 1976 , 1977 John merges. 3-day, rds 1-5 G/35, d10, then merges. charge for refunds. Fedorowicz, 1978 Peter Biyiasas, 1979 Haukur Unrated: 3-day schedule only, G/60, d10. Bring set, board, clock- not supplied. Angantysson, 1980 Larry Christiansen, 1981 July official USCF ratings used (July Igor Ivanov, 1982 Nick de Firmian, 1983 FIDE ratings used for Open Section). 6-day schedule: Tue 7 pm, Wed 7 pm, Thu Kevin Spraggett, 1984 Joel Benjamin, 1985 Open to U1800 prizes & Unrated trophies 6pm,Fri11am&6pm,Sat11am&6pm, Maxim Dlugy, 1986 Nick de Firmian, 1987 awarded at site, others mailed by 7/20. Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. Boris Gulko, 1988 Maxim Dlugy, 1989 5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu to Sat 11 Mikhail Gurevich, 1990 Igor Glek, 1991 Gata Open through U1400 entry fees: Online am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. Kamsky, 1992 Gregory Kaidanov, 1993 Alex at chessaction.com, $308 by 4/15, $318 by 4-day schedule: Thu 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 Yermolinsky, 1994 Artashes Minasian, 1995 5/15, $328 by 6/28, $350 at site to 1.5 hours pm, Fri & Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 & 4:30. Alex Yermolinsky, 1996 Alex Yermolinsky, before game or online until 2 hrs before game. 3-day schedule: Fri11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 1997 Alex Shabalov, 1998 Alex Goldin, 1999 Open Section: All $100 more if not rated 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Gregory Serper, 2000 Joel Benjamin, 2001 over 2199 by USCF or FIDE. Unrated schedule: Fri 11 am, 2:30 pm & Alex Goldin, 2002 Kamil Miton, 2003 Jaan U1200 Section entry fees: All $100 less. 6pm,Sat11,2:30&6,Sun10,1:30&4:30. Ehlvest, 2004 Varuzhan Akobian, 2005 Kamil Unrated Section entry fees: $28 online by Unrated Section plays three days only. Miton, 2006 Gata Kamsky, 2007 Varuzhan 6/28, $40 at site until 1 hour before game or Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in Akobian, 2008 Evgeny Najer, 2009 Evgeny online until 2 hours before game.. last 4 rounds). Open must commit before round Najer, 2010 Viktor Laznicka, 2011 Gata Seniors 65/up: entry fee $100 less in 2, others before round 5. Kamsky, 2012 Ivan Sokolov, 2013 Varuzhan U1400 & above. All merge & play for same prizes. Akobian, 2014 .