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On the ’s rest day, Chess Life Online Editor Jennifer Shahade (r) and GM (l) were just two of the many participants in the exhibit “Burning Chess Life Boards” by artist Glenn Kaino at the . See page 20 for the full NOVEMBER Sinquefield Cup story.

COLUMNS 14 LOOKS AT BOOKS / TRAINING MANUALS Tossing Pieces in the Air With Purpose By John Hartmann 16 CHESS TO ENJOY / ENTERTAINMENT The Openings Black Hole By GM Andy Soltis 18 BACK TO BASICS / READER ANNOTATIONS Double Upset By GM 46 SOLITAIRE CHESS / INSTRUCTION The ’s Indian Attack, a la Reshevsky By Bruce Pandolfini 20 Cover Story / 2014 Sinquefield Cup 48 THE PRACTICAL ENDGAME / INSTRUCTION The Moment of Truth: Endings FIRE AND ICE By GM Daniel Naroditskyi BY FM MIKE KLEIN; GAME ANALYSIS BY GM IAN ROGERS In arguably the best tournament performance of all time, GM Fabiano Caruana starts with seven victories against the world’s DEPARTMENTS best on his way to the 2014 Sinquefield Cup championship. 6 NOVEMBER PREVIEW / 36 USCF National Events / 2014 U.S. Open THIS MONTH IN CHESS LIFE AND CLO IN THEIR OWN WORDS The various winners from the Orlando, Florida, U.S. Open festivities READERS RESPOND 8 COUNTERPLAY / write about their experience. 10 FIRST MOVES / CHESS NEWS FROM AROUND THE U.S. 43 In the Arena / 3rd Washington International 11 FACES ACROSS THE BOARD / AZAROV DOMINATES D.C. BY AL LAWRENCE BY MICHAEL REGAN The strong field at the Washington International provided opportunities not generally available in the U.S., and it pays off USCF AFFAIRS / NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS 12 as Samuel Sevian gets his third grandmaster norm. 53 TOURNAMENT LIFE / NOVEMBER 71 CLASSIFIEDS / NOVEMBER 71 SOLUTIONS / NOVEMBER 72 MY BEST MOVE / PERSONALITIES This Month: FM Asa Hoffman

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was all the rage as the 2014 Sinquefield Cup participants arrived in St. Louis. GM Fabiano Caruana decided to take the challenge, but the icy water

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PHOTOS: GM Fabiano Caruana, 2014 Sinquefield Cup champion, being 4 November 2014 | Chess Life interviewed by GM Ian Rogers. See the interview on page 22. CL_10-2014_K-12_Advertisment_FB_r6_chess life 9/3/14 9:28 PM Page 1

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November Preview / This month in Chess Life and CLO

CHESS LIFE ONLINE PREVIEW: NOVEMBER Turkey With Chess

The Thanksgiving weekend always brings chess drama from coast to coast. Look for coverage of the National Chess Congress in Philadelphia from the U.S. Chess Scoop while Randy Hough will cover the American Open in Los Angeles. Also find updates on an exciting match between U.S. number one GM and world number three GM , to be held at the and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. If you have a Thanksgiving chess game or memory of your own, send it to [email protected] for possible inclusion in CLO.

U.S. CHESS LEAGUE FEATURES TOP U.S. STARS: Look for an exclusive piece for CLO on the U.S. Chess League, now in its 10th season and featuring some of the best players in the country, including U.S. Champion and Webster students Le Quang Liem and . So is now ranked 14th in the world and recently changed his delegation to the U.S.

LONDON CHESS CLASSIC: The (December 6-14) is a festival of events, including a round-robin tournament with U.S. number one GM Hikaru Nakamura and world number two Italian-American Fabiano Caruana. There will also be an education conference focused on math and chess, in which CLO editor Jen Shahade will present. Look for her impressions of the exciting event on CLO.

NEW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Look out for a new puzzle series on CLO and on our social media networks. For the latest news and photos, be sure to join us on facebook.com/uschess, twitter.com/uschess & YouTube.com/USChessFederation.

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JOHN HARTMANN (Looks at Books) is a chess book reviewer and blogger. You can find his work at chessbookreviews.word- press.com. Someday he will finish his dissertation.

MIKE KLEIN (Cover Story) is the director of content for Chess.com. He also teaches, freelances, bikes and snowboards, though never more than any two at the same time. He is also a former chess journalist of the year.

MICHAEL REGAN (In the Arena) is treasurer of the Maryland Chess Association, helps organize open tournaments in Maryland and was USCF organizer of the year in 2013. He enjoys bike touring and coaching soccer. In his day job, he's an astronomer working on the James Webb space telescope. CONTRIBUTORS

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Counterplay / Readers Respond 2014 U.S. Chess Hall of Fame

Two of the 20th century’s key American chess players became the newest members of the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame, inducted on May 7, 2014, in St. Louis. The setting this year was the third floor of the World Chess Hall of Fame & Sidney Samole Museum in St. Louis, the city the U.S. Senate recently acclaimed as “chess capital of the nation.” The inductions occurred during the opening ceremony of the U.S. Championship, and the U.S. Women’s Cham pionship, both board at the first Women’s Olympi ad in ter, Tournament Director Carol Jarecki, and sponsored by Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield. 1957 and placed second in the 1965 U.S. Jennifer Shahade. The local government Women’s Championship. was repre sent ed by St. Louis County Exec- Abraham Kupchik (1892-1970, photo utive Charlie Dooley and the Chief of Staff Jacqueline’s son, Joram Piatigorsky, and right) was one of America’s top players Jeff Rainford of the mayor of St. Louis. from 1915 to 1940. At the 1935 Olympiad, his wife Lona, attended the inductions. he was undefeated on third board for the Joram spoke of his mother’s love for chess Members of the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame United States, scoring six wins and eight and how chess helped her survive a difficult are nominated by the USCF Hall of Fame draws, taking home an individual bronze childhood: “chess was more than a game committee that included GMs medal as well as a team gold medal. His for my mother; it was a savior of sorts ... It and Arthur Bisguier, IM John Donaldson, teammates, Frank Marshall, Reuben Fine, was chess that filled the void and gave her Jennifer Shahade, John Hilbert, Al Arthur Dake, and Al Horowitz are all mem- comfort. It was chess that absorbed her Lawrence, Shane Samole and this writer. bers of the Hall of Fame. Kupchik won the mind and that she played with her father.” Final decision is by the trustees of the U.S. Chess Trust, which owns many of the Manhattan Chess Club Championship a The Hall of Fame also had a moving exhibit museum’s permanent exhibits. Donaldson record 13 times. He shared first at the on , including and Shahade attended the inductions, as Ninth in 1923 recorded oral reminiscences of people who did Hall of Famer GM . with Frank Marshall. At Lake Hopatcong, knew her and a black and white video of 1926, he took second behind World Cham- her chess activities accompanied by a ~ Harold Winston pion Capablanca, but ahead of Marshall, recording of Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, mas- Chair, Hall of Fame committee Geza Maroczy, and . Kupchik terfully performed by her husband, world competed in three U.S. Championships famous cellist . and was proud of playing board nine for our country in the 1945 USSR-USA radio Acting under authorization of FIDE Vice CORRECTIONS match. Two of Kupchik’s granddaughters, President Beatriz Marinello, I also inducted In “Looks at Books,” September Diane Gilmore and Kathy Celia, were pres- two chess celebrities into the World Chess 2014, an incorrect diagram was ent at the inductions, as well as great Hall of Fame: (1916-1975) and given. The correct diagram is: granddaughter Sarah Gilmore, and great Maya Chiburdanidze (1961-). Keres won grandson Josh Gilmore. the great 1938 AVRO tournament on tie - break over Reuben Fine, shared first at the Jacqueline Piatigorsky (1911-2012, 1963 , and a record four photo, far right) was a triple threat: an times took second place at the Challengers’ organizer, a sponsor, and a strong player. Tournament (1953-1962). Chiburdanidze She organized two of the strongest tour- held the Women’s World Championship naments in American chess history: the from 1978-1991, starred at the Women’s 1963 and 1966 Piatigorsky Cups, bringing Olympiad for many years, and was the sec- to America World Champion Tigran Pet- ond woman to achieve the FIDE grand - rosian, Paul Keres, and soon-to-be World mas ter title. I introduced Keres when he Champion . She made these spoke at the University of in 1972. events spectator-friendly and drew 900 observers in 1966 when Fischer played It was fitting to have the inductions done at Spassky, She initiated the U.S. Junior the start of the U.S. Championship and U.S. AFTER 26. ... Re3 Invitational Championship, helped create Women’s Championship, which both con- scholastic programs in southern tained likely future Hall of Fame members. Here, Purdy gives 27. Bf3 with at through the Piatigorsky Foundation, and Among the speakers at the opening ceremony least a draw. encouraged underprivileged and disabled were Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield, Museum Chess Life regrets the error. children to participate in chess events. As Curator Shannon Bailey, Tony Rich of the a player, she won a bronze medal on second Saint Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Cen-

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

Toms River Chess Club: Never Boring! A legendary New Jersey club re-emerges in its 50th year. By PETE TAMBURRO

Former World Champions , , and (l-r), just some of the visitors to the Tom Rivers Chess Club over the years that have made the south Jersey chess gathering spot such an interesting venue for its players.

THE CLUB WAS DOWN TO TWO PEOPLE prise. A little while later young future IM, tournament, the annual fall tournament, showing up one night not so long ago. Dean Ippolito, blundered. There was no county championship, junior and senior The Toms River Chess Club in south Jer- draw offer forthcoming from the GM. championship, monthly quads and a club sey was on the ropes. Were they going to How did this club get all these stars of ladder tournament. The club would con- join a long list of expired clubs? Had the chess? Another young fellow of twelve, tact local businesses to provide prizes, Internet killed off this club, too? Steve Doyle, walked into the Toms River which were diverse items such as booze, That would be a shame. Founded in 1964 Chess Club and handed Pete Tamburro books, clothes, watches, clocks, sets and as a small group meeting at the town hall, his money for a membership in the New such. Then, they would have a club bar- it developed into an extraordinarily suc- Jersey State Chess Federation. Steve Doyle becue and celebrate. cessful membership of over 200 members. then went on to become the impresario If that weren’t enough for anyone’s year, Mikhail Botvinnik made his only public of chess in New Jersey. Even at a young there would be non-rated 30/30 tourna- lecture there. Reuben Fine also gave a talk age, the boy and, later, young man, had ments, five minute tournaments, consul ta - and played a blindfold game at the same a knack for pulling things off—like a Fine tion games, tournaments, swap time (he lost to a club member). The simul- and Botvinnik, not to mention the others. nights (trade your chess goodies for some- taneous exhibitions they sponsored at tract ed As many people learned while waiting for one else’s chess items), league play, chess players from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Kasparov to show up at the U.S. Amateur lessons, problem solving contests (the inter- New York as the people giving them were Team East, Steve has a seemingly endless nationally famous two-move chess com - legends: Arthur Bisguier, Anatoly Lein, store of funny stories about the greats. pos er Bob Lincoln was a member), surprise William Lombardy, Roman Dzindzichashvili, This writer’s favorite is Steve recounting parties, Las Vegas chess, , Andy Soltis, , Tigran Pet- his taking Tal down to Atlantic City. Tal, , open houses, a warm-up rosian, , , fresh with winnings (in cash) from a tour- tournament for the rated event, chess-a- Leonid Shamkovich, Ron Henley, Lev Alburt, nament put it all on the roulette table and thon, exhibitions in libraries and malls, , , started winning and winning and winning volunteering to go to rehab facilities to John Collins, Joel Benjamin, “Belle” the ... Steve desperately tried to have him save play with the patients. computer and . half as he won, but to no avail. Eventually, You were never bored! The most dra- The “fish” playing these fellows nicked Tal lost everything, yet reacted as though matic “other” activity was the famous this group for 35 losses, so it was no picnic he had dropped a penny on the sidewalk. Westfield Chess Club (WCC) versus Toms showing up in this remote location. One However, Doyle was more than some- River Chess Club (TRCC) match of 15 memorable moment was the Karpov exhi- one who could talk a great player into boards in 1975. Westfield was heavily bition where a little kid had Karpov busted. visiting. The real secret was the varied favored, but TRCC came away with a moral The grandmaster (GM) offered him a draw, activities of the club, and something was victory by drawing the match. A good many which seemed to more than a few a bit always happening. high school players were enjoying the fun on the unsportsmanlike side. The boy There were “annual activities” (a list at the club and the Toms River high schools

politely declined the offer to Karpov’s sur- courtesy of Steve) such as the annual club started winning everything in sight. ALL PHOTOS FROM WIKIPEDIA AND WIKIMEDIA COMMONS; CARISSA YIP COURTESY OF FAMILY

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2015 Annual Samford Fellowship: 29 Years and Counting

The 2015 Samford Chess Fellow will receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, training by leading chess coaches, chess books, computer equipment and other study materials as well as opportunities to travel and compete in tournaments and matches at the highest levels. The value of the Fellowship (including stipend, training, study materials and tournament travel) has been increased to $42,000 annually. It is given for a one-year term and can be extended for a second year by mutual consent. The 2015 Samford Fellow will be selected by the Samford Chess Fellowship Committee (“Committee”), consisting of Frank P. Samford III, Grandmaster and International Master John Donaldson. Each applicant, who can be male or female, must be able to demonstrate talent, achievement and commitment to chess. He or she must be willing to make the effort required to become a leading grandmaster and possible challenger for the . Applicants must have a chess rating (USCF, FIDE or both). For further details GMs Hikaru Nakamura (l) and Sam Shankland, just two of the many beneficiaries and an application form write to: of the Samford Fellowship program.

The Frank P. Samford Jr. Chess Fellowship is pleased to John Donaldson, Secretary announce its 29th consecutive annual award. The Fellowship Samford Chess Fellowship was created by the late Frank P. Samford of Birmingham, Alabama 1623½ Martin Luther King Junior Way to advance the game he loved by identifying and assisting the Berkeley, CA 94709 most promising young chess masters in the United States. Since its inception in 1987 the Samford has been successful Or: (510) 644-1285 and [email protected] in promoting the chess careers of more than two dozen young Americans, many of whom have gone on to become grandmasters, Completed applications for the 2015 Fellowship must be members of the U.S. Olympiad chess team and United States received no later than January 15, 2015. We expect to announce chess champions. Former Samford Fellow Hikaru Nakamura is the winner by April, 2015. All decisions by the Committee will rated in the top 10 in the world and current Fellow Sam be final. Shankland won a gold medal as the top reserve player in the A new Fellow will be selected every year if qualified applicants 2014 Tromsø Olympiad. can be found. It is expected that the Samford Fellowship will This Fellowship is open to American chessplayers who are continue to produce very strong American chessplayers, some under the age of 25 at the start of the Fellowship, July 1, 2015, of whom will join the elite group of world super grandmasters. and have been permanent residents of the U.S. for at least one The Samford Fellowship seeks to replicate the excellence and year prior to that date. Leadership of the Fellowship program is achievement that marked the life of Frank P. Samford, Jr. provided by Mr. Samford, Jr’s son, Frank P. Samford III of Funding for this program is made possible by the generosity of Atlanta, Georgia, with the able help of Barbara DeMaro of the Mrs. Virginia Donovan, widow of Mr. Samford, Jr., and by U.S. Chess Trust. Torchmark Corporation.

The nomination petitions must contain the dated signature, printed name, Call For Nominations and USCF ID of each signer, and should contain the following text: "We, the undersigned members of the U.S. Chess Federation, nominate The U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) will hold an election in 2015 for two at- _(candidate name goes here)_ as a candidate for election to the USCF large positions on the USCF executive board for a term of three years, executive board in the 2015 election. We also consent to having our expiring in 2018. names and USCF IDs published as having signed this petition." Any current USCF member who is not a current USCF em ployee or A sample nomination form will be made available on the USCF website. designated contractor (as defined in the USCF bylaws) may be nominated for election to the executive board. Candidates must consent to be on the ballot, either by signing their own nomination petition or by separate notice to the USCF. Nominations must be made by petition containing the sig natures of fifty (50) or more members of the USCF who are either registered or eligible A voting member for this election is any current USCF member (active as to register to vote, and by payment of a filing fee of $100 to the U.S. of May 4, 2015) whose membership expires on or after June 30, 2015, Chess Federation. who will be age 16 or older by June 30, 2015, and who registers to vote by May 1, 2015. The members signing the nomination petition must include at least fifteen (15) USCF delegates representing at least five (5) states. The petition to Ballots will be distributed to voting members who are registered to vote nominate a candidate and the filing fee must be postmarked by Wednesday, as of May 1, 2015. Ballot distribution will occur around June 10th, and December 31, 2014. (Send petitions and the filing fee to: Cheryle Bruce, returned ballots will be counted in July. The terms will begin at the U.S. Chess Federation, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967.) conclusion of the 2015 Delegates’ Meeting.

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Tossing Pieces in the Air With Purpose Two new releases aim to help you develop your positional sense

By JOHN HARTMANN

sked to define the difference be - or static advantages until the conditions tween the master and the grand - for attack and victory are in hand. In each A master, the American master Olav of the book’s 12 chapters, Srokovski sums Ulvestad famously quipped: up the chapter’s theme in a few para- graphs, and then uses concrete positions “A master studies the board, analyzes the to illustrate the nature and use of a static position, calculates, deliberates and at advantage like the pair or the last makes the correct move. A grand- exploitation of weak squares. 129 positions master tosses a piece in the air and it are analyzed in the book, and there are 1 lands on the proper square.” 54 exercises for the reader to solve. There is no small kernel of truth in this I must admit some frustration with this bon mot. The best players are blessed book. Most of the examples, on first blush, with a talent for knowing which pieces clearly illustrate the positional theme in belong where. The rest of us must over- question. The explanatory prose is ade- come our limitations by dint of hard work. quate if sometimes scant. But I get the sense that Srokovski has engaged in a Positional understanding—knowing which form of after-the-fact reasoning here. Care- pieces belong where and why—is, to my ful analysis shows that more than one mind, the most difficult of chess skills to alleged positional brilliancy is refuted by develop. There are no shortage of tactics precise tactical play. Consider, for example, books to sharpen our tactical eye, no lack the position that arises in Kosashvili-Korch- of opening tomes to help us with the first noi from Curacao 2002 (#10 in the book). 15 moves. How can we hone our positional sense? Two new titles aim to assist us with that task. In this review, I’ll argue that neither truly succeeds in that regard, but for very different reasons. Ukrainian International Master Yaroslav Srokovski is nothing if not bold. He claims in the preface to his new book, titled Chess Training for post-beginners, that “any player who studies this book intensively will improve his or her Elo rating by at least 100 Elo points.” (8) What chutzpah! I’ve heard that some Russian trainers felt that intensive study of Rubinstein’s games would yield a comparable rating boost, AFTER 29. c4 but this boast seems just a bit rich. Kosashvili has just played 29. c4. Korch- Srokovski’s book, aimed at players rated noi, burdened with the dead bishop on 1400-2200(!), orients itself along a broadly g6, replied 29. ... Qb7, but what if he had Steinitzian understanding (9) of positional played 29. ... bxc4? Srokovski says in a play. Good players accumulate long-term note that play might follow (after 29. ...

Nunn, John. John Nunn’s Chess Course: A Complete Chess Education based on the games of World Champion Lasker. London, England: Gambit, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-906454-82-1. PB. 320 pages. (Available from uscfsales.com, catalog number B0186GB, $24.95)

Srokovski, Yaroslav. Chess Training for post-beginners: A Basic Course in Positional Understanding. Alkmaar, : , 2014. ISBN: 978-90-5691-472-1. PB. 224 pages. (Available from uscf- sales.com, catalog number B0143NIC, $21.95)

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bxc4) 30. dxc4 Bc7 31. Qa4 Bb6 32. Rb1 book, and nearly (if my German can be his book to this theme, analyzing four Kh7 33. b5 “with advantage to White.” trusted) verbatim. Some of the analysis games (Burn-Lasker, Hastings, 1895; (19) This ignores at least three improve- has been updated, but some has not. I Lasker-Janowski, Hastings 1895; Lasker- ments for Black, including 30. ... d5! which have no problem with a trainer using his Maroczy, Paris, 1900; and Janowski- overturns the evaluation of the line. The trusted material in writing a book, but care Lasker, St. Petersburg prelim, 1914) in the computer, for what it’s worth, suggests should be taken with older analysis in the process. While each game involves the IQP, that White has only a slight advantage age of the silicon beasts. Some editorial perhaps one (Lasker-Maroczy) can be said after the game continuation. care, too, should have been applied. I noted to be a typical IQP position. The self- three typos just in the first chapter. imposed restriction of games forces Nunn, Or take the very first moves from the next in my opinion, to sometimes work with example in Chess Training for post-beginners: It might seem that I am down on imperfect exemplars. Srokovski’s book, and in truth I think it needlessly sloppy. That’s not to say that Nunn, like many contemporary chess it’s simply a bad book. Most of the examples authors, can sometimes throw too much shed light on the positional themes in analysis at his readers. This book is no question, and the exercises after each exception. Some analysis is necessary, but chapter are useful. But the analytical flaws, too much—especially in a book that is osten- combined with the editorial lapses, under- sibly instructive in nature—can present a cut the pedagogical value of the work. real barrier to the reader. In the Lasker- Maroczy game, for example, Nunn includes I have no such worries about John Nunn’s a note to move 15 (100) that runs for 54 Chess Course. Nunn is an author who is lines of text. Some of the note is prose, but well-versed in the world of chess engines, the majority is simply raw analysis, lines and his works are among the most analyt- and lines of moves with few landmarks ically precise in print. The book is fantastic, beyond terminal evaluations. This is not but fantastic for whom remains a real ques- an isolated case—see move 28 of Chekhover- Here, in Areschenko-Johannessen from tion. Let me try to explain what I mean. Lasker (146), move 19 of Tartakower-Lasker the Bundesliga in 2006/7, White played (262), and the whole of Lasker-Lasker (203- The full title of Nunn’s book reads John 17. a4—a move awarded an exclamation 207), where Nunn’s analysis of a 33 move Nunn’s Chess Course: A complete chess point by Srokovski. Because White has a endgame runs for five pages. space advantage and because Black has education based on the games of World a bad bishop on a7, White should try to Champion Lasker. This is a fair represen- Let me be clear. I believe, especially in the limit Black’s breaks. 17. a4 prevents tation of the book’s content. Nunn aims age of the computer, that good chess writ- Black from playing … b7-b5 and … c5- to “cover the most important chess themes, ing must be concrete and analytically c4, giving White (on Srokovski’s account) but although the book deals with many driven. But sometimes you can have too a “stable advantage.” (20) purely technical issues, there is a strong much of a good thing. While he does try emphasis on thought-processes and deci- to leaven his book with explanatory prose, Johannessen played 17. ... f5, and after 18. sion-making.” (6) The games of Emanuel Nunn’s analytic verbosity only serves to Bc2 he could have played 18. ... c4!, lib- Lasker, the second world champion, are intimidate the improving player. And by erating the dark-squared bishop. After 18. the lens through which this proceeds. restricting himself to just Lasker’s games, ... c4, Srokovski analyzes 19. Qd2 Bxe3 Nunn is severely hamstrung in his choice There has been a resurgence of interest 20. fxe3 Nh5 21. exf5 Ng3+ 22. Kg1 Nxf5 of appropriate examples. and “Black is no worse.” (20) How is it in Lasker’s games in recent years, with that White’s “stable advantage” can evap- authors like Dvoretsky and Soltis sub- As an instructional work, I think John orate over the course of two moves? jecting his games to deep analysis, and Nunn’s Chess Course overshoots its mark. Perhaps White was no better in the first with a particular focus on their psycho- As a collection of Lasker’s games, however, place, and perhaps 17. a4 was not an logical features. Such interest is in no I think it truly outstanding. Lasker’s games exclam-move after all. small part due to the play of Magnus are fun and instructive, and Nunn is a Carlsen, our current (at the time of writ- sure guide. Players rated over 2000 will Such analytical oversights or omissions ing!) world champion. Carlsen, like Lasker, get the most out of the book, while Lasker are far too common in Chess Training for seems to conjure wins from drawn posi- fans and readers unfazed by reams of post-beginners. I began to wonder, in fact, tions and salvage draws from lost ones, analysis will also enjoy it. whether Srokovski had checked analysis and like Lasker, he has an uncanny ability with a modern engine. One of the lessons to play the moves his opponent will find taught by the computer is that concrete most unpleasant. 1 This according to Arthur Bisguier in his lovely The Art play trumps all. Positional weaknesses of Bisguier: Selected Games 1961-2003. (Milford: Rus- are only weak if they can be exploited, It thus seems eminently reasonable that sell Enterprises, 2008.) The quote is given on p.196. and anti-positional moves, repugnant to Nunn would turn to Lasker’s games in a our human sensibilities, are often dynam- book devoted to explaining “thought- 2 http://web.archive.org/web/20040407144206/ ically sufficient to warrant consideration. processes and decision-making.” But there http://chessgate.de/training/training_srokowski/ are some tradeoffs involved in this deci- training_srokowski.html There is some evidence to suggest that sion, not the least of which is the fact that Srokovski might not have done his due there exist less than 1,200 of Lasker’s Other training manuals available at uscfsales.com: diligence. The website is no longer active, games, only half of which were played in but I discovered via the ‘Wayback Machine’ matches or tournaments. Nunn has given The Game Of Chess: Lessons in Classical Chess —a service from archive.org that saves himself a very small garden from which From the Greatest Teacher of All Time by Dr. websites for posterity—that a slew of the to harvest instructive examples, and I Siegbert Tarrasch (catalog number B0006HY, $19.95) examples in Chess Training for post-begin- think it shows in the text. ners were originally given as web lessons Move First, Think Later - 3rd EDITION: Sense and 2 in the early 2000s. The isolated ’s pawn, or IQP, is as Nonsense in Improving Your Chess by IM Willy difficult a positional scheme to master as Hendriks (catalog number B0111NIC, $23.95) Some of these examples reappear in the it is important. Nunn devotes 11 pages of

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The Openings Black Hole When openings disappear from tournaments, where do they go? By GM ANDY SOLTIS

IN ONE OF GARRY KASPAROV’S REVEAL- 5…. Nc5 6. Nxd4 Nc6 7. Be3 Nxd4 8. Bxd4 Ne6 In some cases, it’s because they were ing books about his title matches with 9. Bc3 Be7 10. Nd2 0-0 11. 0-0-0 deemed, fairly or unfairly, to have been Anatoly Karpov, he analyzed the Petroff refuted. Frank Marshall’s best-known If you check out databases, you might Defense (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6). After 3. d4 gambit in the (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 find the game “Chaplin-Reshevsky, New exd4 4. e5 Ne4 he mentioned the move 5. York, 1923.” It went 11. Ne4 d5 12. 0-0- Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 0-0 Be7 6. Qe2. 0? Bd7 13. Ng3 (not 13. Rxd5 Nf4) 13. ... Re1 b5 7. Bb3 0-0 8. c3 and now 8. ... c5 14. Bd2 b5 15. Nf5 d4 and Black won. d5!? 9. exd5 Nxd5 10. Nxe5 Nxe5 11. Yes, that Chaplin is Charlie. And, no, Rxe5) fell into that category. it’s almost certainly a hoax game that was Marshall introduced it to master chess never played. against Jose Capablanca in 1918, with 11. ... Nf6, and lost a game that became 11. ... d5 12. exd6 e.p. Qxd6 13. Nf3 Qf4+ 14. instantly famous. But it was a bad rap. Kb1 Bd6 15. g3 Qa4 16. Bg2 Bd7 17. Ne5 Bb5 Marshall revived the gambit with 11. ... 18. Qh5 f6 19. Bd5! Rae8 20. Ng4 Bc6 21. Rd4 c6! nearly 20 years later in his best games Qb5 22. a4 Qc5 23. Rhd1 Bxd5 24. Rxd5 Qc6 collection and showed it was quite good. 25. Qh4 Nc5? 26. Nxf6+! gxf6? 27. Rg5+! Yet the Marshall variation inexplicably remained in the black hole until more than 20 years after that. This strange phenomenon continues BLACK TO PLAY today. Openings such as the Bishop’s Opening (1. e4 e5 2. Bc4), the Stonewall On e2 the queen snarls White’s devel- Variation of the Dutch Defense (1. d4 f5 opment a bit. But it forces Black to make and an early ... d5), and the Bird’s Defense a decision about his attacked . to the Ruy Lopez (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. This “eccentric” move “has long been Bb5 Nd4) were considered perfectly legit- confined to the past,” Kasparov wrote. imate 20 years ago and were played by This sounds like 5. Qe2 was refuted a elite grandmasters. century ago. But not now. They weren’t discredited. Indeed, the one example Kasparov cited They just disappeared. was ancient—5. … Bb4+ 6. Kd1 d5 7. Now on 27. ... fxg5 White mates with Other pop variations of the 1990s are exd6 e.p. f5, -Harry Nelson 28. Qxg5+ Kf7 29. Qf6+ and on 27 … Kh8 played much less frequently today—but Pillsbury, St. Petersburg, 1895-96. Kas- he does it with 28. Qh6!. The game went: again, for no good reason. These include parov said the position offered equal 27. ... Kf7 28. Qxh7+ Ke6 29. Re1+ Be5 30. variations with 3. Bb5(+) in the Sicilian chances. (White had the better endgame Bxe5 fxg5 31. Bg7+ Kd5?! 32. c4+ Kxc4 33. Defense (after 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 or 2. ... of the eventual draw.) Qc2+ Kb4 34. Bc3+ Kc4 35. Ba5+ Kd4 36. Nc6), the (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 What Kasparov didn’t say is that 5. Qe2 Qc3+ Kd5 37. Qd2+, Black resigned. Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4), the Leningrad was revived nearly 70 years after the Dutch (… g6/… Bg7 after 1. d4 f5), the You would think that with a track record Steinitz game—by an obscure figure Czech Defense (1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 like 10½-½ and games like this, 5. Qe2 named Bobby Fischer. Fischer’s impressive c6) and the more convoluted lines such would be making another comeback in wins with it drew a lot of attention to the as the Velimirovic Attack in the Sicilian. our era of Petroff popularity. queen move … until it was forgotten all It hasn’t. It’s hard to find an opening So why should you care what the mas- over again. book published in the last 20 years that ters play? Because any amateur who One website shows only 11 examples even mentions the queen move. wants to learn a new opening needs books, of 5. Qe2 that were played since 1990— And, strangely, that is not unusual. videos or Internet sites that analyze that and White scored 10 wins and a draw. Minor opening variations like 5. Qe2, as opening. That’s an extraordinary record for any well as major lines and even whole open- But those sources concentrate on the opening variation. Among the wins was ings periodically vanish, as if they’ve been currently trendy lines. Where do you go GM Johnny Hector-GM Arturs Neiksans, sucked into some black hole of opening to learn about an opening that got sucked Oslo, 2008, which went: theory. into a black hole?

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Problem I Problem II Problem III Fischer’s 50th Simul Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer E. Travis Jack Witeczek Bruce Dudley Anniversary This year marks the 50th anniversary of the last great (simul) tour in North America. Bobby Fischer played about 2,000 American and Canadian amateurs in 47 simuls spread over four months in 1964. He traveled to Baton Rouge and Pittsburgh, to WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY Montreal and San Francisco, to Houston and State College, Problem IV Problem V Problem VI Pennsylvania, among other cities. The Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer Robert Burger Ojars Celle George Dibert following six positions were culled from 151 games collected by John Donaldson in his fine book, A Legend On the Road and other sources. In each diagram you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. This will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. For solutions, see page 71. BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY

I was struck by this phenomenon while Defense (3. ... Nf6) was very rare before The reason trading knights, 11. ... Nxd5! looking at live games during the World 2000. At Dubai It was played 32 times. 12. Nxd5 exd5, is better is revealed when Blitz and World Rapid Championships in Finally, there’s the most heavily analyzed White gets to play 14. g5. Dubai earlier this year. Later I found nearly line of all, the Najdorf Sicilian (1. e4 c5 2. 12. 0-0-0 0-0 13. f3! Bd7? 14. g5 1,700 of the games in databases. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6). What was striking was what wasn’t Innumerable articles have been written there. For example, not long ago the most about it, and more than 30 books. For popular line in the Sicilian Defense was decades, the center of attention was 6. the Sveshnikov Variation (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Bg5 and the arcane convolutions of the Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e5 is , Polugayevsky the most common move order.) In one Variation and so on. database I found 675 Sveshnikovs played But today even 6. Bg5 is disap pearing. by masters in 2002 alone. There were nearly 100 Najdorfs in Dubai. How many Sveshnikovs were played in But only four of them saw 6. Bg5, accord- Dubai? Zero. ing to databases. Instead, there were Whole openings are vanishing into a remarkable new ideas such as 6. Qd3 and black hole. There were a grand total of 6. a3. Here’s how the world’s 150th rated two Alekhine Defenses played at Dubai. player upset the world’s number 24. Even those games were hard to recognize BLACK TO PLAY as Alekhine’s. One of them was reached Now 14. ... Ne8 15. Nxd5 is the best of by (1. Nc3 Nf6 2. e4 d5). Black’s miserable options. The other one? Some guy named Mag- Sicilian Defense, Najdorf Variation (B90) nus Carlsen was black and after 1. e4 Nf6 GM David Anton Guijarro (FIDE 2631, ESP) 14. ... Nh5? 15. f4! g6 16. Bxh5 gxh5 17. Nxd5 2. e5 he replied 2. ... Ng8!?. Somehow he GM Hao Wang (FIDE 2729, CHN) Re8 18. Bc3 Bg4 19. Nf5! Bxf5 20. Qe5 f6 21. won. FIDE World Blitz Championship, Dubai, Qxf5 Qc8 22. Nxf6+, Black resigned. What about other once-trendy lines? 06.19.2014 Will 6. Qd3 now become the cutting The Keres Attack (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. edge of Najdorf theory? Maybe. But my d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6 6. g4) was 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. guess is that it will enjoy its 15 minutes once the height of fashion. But there were Nc3 a6 6. Qd3!? Nbd7 7. Be2 Nc5 of fame before it, too, disappears into a no Keres’ in Dubai. Don’t ask what the “book” move is here. black hole. The Modern Steinitz Defense was a major There are no books yet that cover these weapon against the Ruy Lopez (1. e4 e5 lines. In addition to the current issue’s On-Line Viewer, 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6), played you can also access archival Chess Life PDFs and by the world’s best players. At Dubai it 8. Qe3 e6 9. Bd2 Be7 10. g4 d5! 11. exd5 .pgn files at uschess.org. Issues are available occurred twice. In contrast, the Berlin exd5? starting with the October 2008 one.

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Double Upset A nine-year-old B-player beats a master using two knights to stand up to a queen.

By GM LEV ALBURT

WE USUALLY ASSOCIATE POSITIONAL 3. Nf3 d5 4. d3 Nf6 5. g3 c5 6. Bg2 0-0 7. e5 sacrifices, and especially queen sacrifices, Nfd7 8. h4?? with grandmasters and masters. But in the game below, young Robert Shlyakht- enko did indeed his queen for two knights as a defensive tool—not lost, not blundered, but voluntarily sacrificed! (My further comments will be in italics).

French Defense (C00) Reuben Ondangan (2236) Robert Shlyakhtenko (1682) LACC—Saturday & Sunday G/61 III (1), Los I don’t see what is wrong with 15. Nf7+, Angeles, California, 06.14.2014 e.g. 15. Nf7+ Rxf7 16. Bxf7 Bxh4 17. gxh4 Qxh4 18. f3. This game was my first win against a I am not a master, but I think this is 15. ... Nh6 16. Qe4 master. I was out of book on move two (!), too weakening, as the plan h5-h6 is not and thought I was in a totally losing situ- advisable. Black’s pieces are very disorganized, so ation on move 14. However, in huge time- At worst, I’d give 8. h4 a “?!”—more White stands better. trouble, my opponent blundered. likely, “!?”. And if Robert thinks the plan Add also Black’s inferior (h4)-h5-h6 isn’t good, why not allow it— as well! 1. e4 e6 e.g., by playing a useful move like 8. ... 16. ... g6 17. Kg2 Qd6 The French Defense. Nc6 now? I want to the Be6. 2. Qe2 8. ... f6 18. Bxc8 Totally new for me. What is a better defense to a flank attack Chigorin’s anti-French line, which often than a central thrust? The bishop, which has made four moves, leads to positions that are similar, some- exchanges itself for a bishop that has 9. exf6 Nxf6 10. 0-0 Nc6 11. c3 times even identical, to King’s Indian never moved. Attacks (see my August 2014 column.) Just gaining central control. 18. ... Raxc8 19. Qe2 11. ... d4!? Clearing e4 for the knight. Black gains control of e3 and c3, but 19. ... Nf5 20. Nd2 White now has the e4-square. This “exchange” clearly favors White. I’d My bishop on e7 doesn’t have a future, prefer 11. ... Bd6, preparing ... e6-e5. so I exchanged it. 12. c4 Ng4 20. ... Bxg5 Preparing 13. ... e5. I offered a draw here. 13. Ng5 21. Ne4

(see diagram top of next column) (see diagram top of next column)

13... e5?? 21. ... Bxc1!? 2. ... Be7 Here, I just went crazy. A —but Black’s position is Breaking the . Later I found out that Objectively, Black’s best here is to defend already much worse. the main moves also include 2. ... Nf6 and stubbornly, e.g., 21. ... Qd7 22. Bxg5 (not 2. ... c5. 14. Bd5+ Kh8 15. Be6 22. Nxc5? Qe7, winning) 22. ... b6 and

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Back to Basics / Reader annotations Stopping b2-b4. Instead, 52. ... Nxe1 takes the white rook out of action for some time. 31. b3 53. Rxe5 Rxf2 54. Qa7+ Kd8 55. Qxa5+ Kd7 This square could be instead used by 56. Qa7+ Kd8 57. Qb6+ Kd7 58. Qa7+ Kd8 the white queen to come to b6 and attack one of Black’s few weaknesses, such as Here, I was under five minutes so the the c5-pawn. following moves were reconstructed later, but there is no way of knowing if the moves 31. ... Rf5 32. Re2 Ref8 33. Rce1 b6 34. Rd1 are accurate. My opponent was down to Kg7 35. Qe1 Kf6 one minute. The king goes to b7 to protect the knight. 59. Qxc5 R2f6 60. Qxd4 Kd7 61. Qa7+ Kd8 62. Steinitz would love this “Long March”! Qb6+ Kd7 63. Qa7+ Kd8 64. Qb8+ Kd7 65. 36. Qh1 Ke6 37. Kg1 Kd7 38. Qh3 Kc7 39. Qg4 Qa7+ Kd8 66. Qd4 Kd7 67. Rd5 Re6 68. Qa7+ then 23. ... Nd6. After 21. ... Bxc1?! Black R8f7 40. Rde1 Kb7 Ke8 69. Qb8+ Ke7 70. Qc7+ is down in material and should be lost— but such a sharp change in the course of Black’s solid position is hard to crack, the already bad (for Black) and getting especially in time-trouble, which my oppo- worse game was psychologically, and prac- nent was mired in. tically, not without merits. In this game, at 41. Kg2 Kc7 least, it works out beyond Robert’s wildest expectations. Just shuffling around to conserve time on the clock. 22. Nxd6 Nxd6 In severe , it’s easier to No better is 22. ... Bxb2 23. Nxc8 Bxa1 defend Black’s than to search for 24. Nxa7!. a way to break it down. 23. Raxc1 Rfe8 42. Qh3 Kb7 43. Kg1 Kc7 44. Qh1 Kd7 45. In this closed position, I figured Black Qd5?? is OK with the two knights. 70. ... Kf6 White is winning, but the road to victory isn’t easy or clear. A blunder: 70. ... Ke8 or 70. ... Kf8 hold. 24. h5 71. Rxd6?? Trying to open up the position. With 20 seconds left, my opponent blun- ders. Eventually, I won. 24. ... g5 25. Qg4 h6 He who blunders next to last, wins. In severe time pressure, White leaves his queen hanging—while 71. Qd8+ does win the knight, and the game. 71. ... Rxc7, White resigned. Young Robert played this game—despite 45. ... Ne7?? an error or even an outright blunder here Played quickly. 45. ... e4!! is very embar- and there—with an impressive blend of rassing not to find. maturity and élan. His opponent tried hard to win, even in severe time pressure—and 46. Qa8 Nc6 47. Qh8 R5f6 48. b4 cxb4 49. came close to it, only to throw both a win, axb4 Nxb4 50. Rxe5 and even a draw, away on the 71st move. At the time I thought this as a time- The game itself is an excellent tool to I have no weaknesses. In my opponent’s trouble blunder, but I now wonder if this study positional sacrifices, unusual material own words, a weakness is not a weakness sacrifice was made to open up Black’s balances, and middlegame fortresses. unless it can be attacked. position. The last two moves make the game- 50. ... Nxd3 51. c5 bxc5 52. Qa8 opening f2-f4 move more difficult to prepare. To justify his 24. h5, White had to follow up with 25. h6!? or 25. Qf3 (aim- Send in your games! ing at either f6 or d5). If you are unrated or rated 1799 or be low, then GM Lev Alburt invites (26. Qf3!—L.A.) 26. Rfe1 26. ... Nb4 27. Qf3 you to send your most instructive Rf8 game with notes to: Maybe Black can sacrifice a knight on Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life d3 here, e.g. 27. ... Nxd3 28. Qxd3 e4 29. PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN Qa3 d3 30. Rcd1 Kh7. 38557-3967 Well, it’s very good Robert is willing to consider sacrificing the knight here—but Or e-mail your material to actually playing 27. ... Nxd3 would be too [email protected] reckless. www.ChessWithLev.com 28. Qe2 Rce8 29. a3 Nc6 30. Qd2 a5 52. ... Nxe5

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In arguably the best tournament performance of all time, GM Fabiano Caruana starts with seven victories against the world’s best, paving his way to the 2014 Sinquefield Cup championship.

Story by FM MIKE KLEIN Game Analysis by GM IAN ROGERS

he usual expression is “Fire and Louis for 10 rounds of nail-biting chess. Perfect scores do not compute in the Ice.” This summer, top-level chess They only got 80 percent of their wish— algorithm, so for the seven-game demoli - experienced them in reverse order. Caruana’s annihilation of his peers decided tion the standard estimate of opponents’ Prior to round one of the 2014 the event after a mere eight games. ratings plus 800 made his silly number Sinquefield Cup, GM Fabiano Caruana Caruana just kept winning. In the dou - hover near 3600. For comparison, that’s Twhimsically acceded to the pressures of ble round robin, August 27-September 6 the world’s strongest computer with 300 the social-media-driven ALS [Amyotrophic tournament, he swept the first cycle to more rating points stacked on top. lateral sclerosis] Ice Bucket Chal lenge. start 5-0. He essentially decided the Cup After the draw, Caruana’s performance When he dried off and put on his work before the calendar flipped to September. rating “plummeted” to 3273. Two more clothes, he was all business, turning his Then he won some more. draws closed out the undefeated achieve - 1 enemies into cinders in a performance Every round, pundits had to delve deeper ment of 8 ⁄2/10 and a final mark of 3103 that left many making bold predictions into historical archives. Ivanchuk’s M-TEL (and this against the strongest field in about Caruana’s future. 2008 rout only started 5-0. Topalov’s FIDE history—average rating 2802). Without Literal fire also came down—a lightning World Championship in 2005 began with one or two imprecisions in games eight 1 storm in the middle of the opening round merely 6 ⁄2/7. Karpov’s 11/13 in Linares, and nine, he could easily have reached 1 pervaded the playing hall with proximate 1994 might be close in overall performance, 9 ⁄2/10. and repeated booms. The host Chess Club but a few draws sprinkled the wins midway Ratings inflation may have contributed and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis suf - through the tournament. When Caruana’s to this second Category XXIII ever (Zurich fered damage to seven television monitors mark reached 7-0 after treating GM Maxime 2014 averaged 2801). But 3100 is 3100. from power surges. Vachier-Lagrave’s king like papier-mâché, Maybe only Fischer’s 20 consecutive wins Back on the board, a changing of the flummoxed journalists ran out of chess leading up to his title run compares, but guard might be somewhat presumptuous, comparisons and began looking to parallel that was over the course of several but the frenzy over Caruana’s decimation streaks in other sports. tournaments and matches. For a single of the field caused announcer GM Maurice The blitz of the field ended with a draw event, Caruana’s 2014 Sinquefield Cup Ashley to let slip the malapropism “Magnus to the world champion from a better posi - stands up to any single event in chess’ Caruana.” GM Magnus Carlsen’s re - tion. When Caruana split the point with 1,400-year past. sponse? “That's high praise.” Carlsen in round eight, the Italian had “In my history, it’s my best performance Organizers of this second edition wanted not only clinched clear first place, he also by far,” Caruana said. “I'm not sure about the strongest tournament in history, so finally gave spectators a chance to calcu - the rest of history. Maybe other people

they invited six of the world’s best to St. late his performance rating. can decide about that.” PHOTO: CATHY ROGERS

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Cover Story / 2014 Sinquefield Cup THE CARUANA STORY

Fabiano Caruana's victory at the 2014 I played the piano when I was six or seven. It experience playing classical tournaments. Sinquefield Cup placed a spotlight on the 22- was brief—only about one year and I have The first plan was to go to Italy but for some year-old Italian, whose rise to the top of world forgotten everything. reason it got changed to Spain. I wasn’t chess has rarely been documented. I played at the Marshall Chess Club pretty involved in the change. So we all moved. At Here, in an interview with GM Ian Rogers, much every night. It wasn’t such a long drive. first the plan was for me to go to school in Caruana talks of his childhood in the U.S. and The club was in Manhattan but travel took Spain, not to play chess, but I managed to life after his family moved to Europe. some time with New York traffic. maneuver. Once we moved to Madrid I didn’t Then at the end of 2004 Caruana and his go to school at all. I don’t know if it was GM Fabiano Caruana: I have a brother and a parents moved to Europe. allowed in Spain to not go to school but I think they didn’t even know I was there. sister, much older than me. They have their My father is American though his mother is own families. My brother has two kids and Italian and his grandparents as well. My My father was always pretty supportive but lives in Florida. My sister has two kids and mother is from Italy so I am pretty much my mother thought I should stay at school— lives in New Jersey. entirely Italian heritage. I have a lot of cousins she was a bit more apprehensive. If I had I went to school until the age of 12. I went to and aunts and uncles from all over Italy. My wanted to drop chess at any time she would Public School 321 right across from my house mother wanted to go back for some time. Part have supported me. My father would have at 52nd Street in Brooklyn, [NewYork], then to of the idea was that I would be able to focus said don’t—keep playing chess. I had a coach Andries Hudde, another public school. more time on my chess and get proper in Spain, Boris Zlotnik. PHOTO: AUSTIN FULLER, CCSCSL AUSTIN PHOTO:

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Need another good indicator of the I changed Federations [from U.S. to Italy] in a pool I swim a lot. I played squash a couple unexpectedness and rarity of “the streak”? 2005. At the time I was promising but of years ago; now I am into swimming; it is Caruana grew up in the United States and competed in many national scholastic nothing special—2300 more or less. I had a not so easy to find a squash court. championships, which are all seven choice since I have two passports and the I have a lot of chess books but nowadays I rounds. He was playing against kids, not idea was that since I am living in Europe, I don’t really read chess books. I have no 2800s. Though he won several titles, never should play for Italy, closer to home. interest in opening books—but there are once he did go 7-0. The Italians have given me support some books that interest me; Kasparov’s My At the closing press conference, I asked throughout the years, though at the start it Great Predecessors and Revolution in the each of his five opponents to encapsulate Caruana’s tournament in a single word: wasn’t much. The Federation doesn’t have a 70s. That series of books was great to read, huge budget but they do what they can; they but not much interesting comes out. I read GM Hikaru Nakamura—“Fantastico.” actually have a budget for the best players. the occasional novel. GM —“Memorable.” Now the Italians give me a fee which helps I am also very interested in what’s going on GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave—“Ruthless.” cover my training which helps me to play a in chess politics but it doesn’t directly affect GM Levon Aronian—“Surprising.” lot throughout the year. They also give some me. Well, OK, the [FIDE] election was a big And the world champion? Carlsen broke money for the Olympiad and the European thing. It would have changed chess life for teams; they support me. from the others by smiling large and everyone—not just top players, not just offering an acerbic but candid re sponse— The U.S. Chess Federation never gave me Magnus. It would have completely reshaped “Depressing.” The answer brought down support when I was playing for the U.S.— how things are run—well, maybe. But what the house. although maybe they had no reason to. can you do?—it’s not a great situation at the Carlsen had guessed early in the event In 2007 I went to , with my family; moment. that Caruana would soon become his main there I worked with Alexander Chernin. All So where does Caruana see his chess career challenger. Perhaps he didn’t know how soon his prediction would prove correct. my coaches contributed in some way to heading? Out of 1000+ worldwide grandmasters, shaping me as a player. My first coach was My short term goal is to get into the top two Carlsen only has one grandmaster between Bruce Pandolfini, who is American and after places in the Grand Prix and qualify for the him and Caruana alphabetically, but there that they have all been Russian. I inherited . It’s a long way are now zero grandmasters separating the their work ethic which is pretty good; if there ahead—2016—but the two on the rating list. The tournament is one way to play chess it is probably like qualification process has already started so winner firmly took over the world number two position after augmenting his rating the Russians. it is time to get ready for that. 35 points and halving the buffer between In 2009 the Caruana family moved to Do you feel pressure that everyone will the world’s top two players. Lugano, the Swiss city on the border with expect you to play like you played here? The other five players, with the possible Italy. exception of Topalov, can be summed up I think people are pretty surprised and by the following evaluation—disappointing. It was only 10 minutes by car across the wondering if I can keep up the good results border and we were close to the Federation The only difference is a matter of degree. but nobody expects that. I don’t expect it 1 in Milano, just an hour’s drive right to the Carlsen (5 ⁄2/10) failed to finish at least either; I don’t think it’s really possible. +2 for the first time in several years, Federation [headquarters] which was nice. I will see what I can do if I can get into the although a last round draw secured clear At the end of 2010 Caruana began training Candidates tournament. I can qualify for second. He had to also worry about the world championship contract deadline, with Vladimir Chuchelov, his Belgium-based that, I am pretty sure. And if I play like I did which changed three times. He eventually current coach. At first Chuchelov mostly here then I can win the Candidates as well. worked with Caruana when they were signed after the tournament ended. together at tournaments but more recently Becoming world champion that is everyone’s “I'm focused on the tournament now,” he said early in the event. “Other people the relationship has become full-time. ambition. I might come to the realization [that it is not going to happen] at some are focused on the world championship,” I don’t like to work alone so much. If I am point, but at the moment I think I do have he added, probably referring to both his working alone I’ll do a bit but I am not very chances. management team and the chess public motivated. But I still try to keep on. at large. However there was one question about Let’s give closer scrutiny to Caruana’s When I am working with Chuchelov it could which Caruana felt uncertain—whether or string of wins and also examine the results be six hours a day. But again it depends, not he could see himself at some time of his opponents, which of course were sometimes we work on Skype for a couple of returning to play for the United States. closely and usually inversely intertwined. hours. When we have a session together we (All quotes after the round numbers are work most of the day. We are usually talking I’ve been asked that nearly every day I have from Caruana.) every day about something—sometimes been here. less, sometimes more. I can’t say too much about it. People ROUND 1: “I WOULD HAVE BEEN HAPPY When not playing chess, Caruana mentioned obviously have interest in me playing for the U.S.—I am sure a lot of people want to see WITH A DRAW BEFORE THE GAME.” a range of interests. The carnage spanned two Wednesdays. it. At the moment there is nothing concrete Topalov became the first victim after a I love movies—I wanted to go to the theatre and there are definitely reasons to stay with in St. Louis but never got around to it. failed idea to relocate his dark-squared Italy. bishop.

I don’t play sports like Magnus but if there is ~ GM Ian Rogers The exotic plan beginning with 17. g4 backfired quickly. Both players’ bishops

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NO WONDER ONLY FABIANO SPORTS A HINT OF A SMILE: THE OTHER FIVE PLAYERS FROM THE WORLD’S TOP TEN LIST WERE, FOR A TIME, SEEMINGLY HELPLESS AGAINST CARUANA.

FAR LEFT: GM HIKARU NAKAMURA; FAR RIGHT: GM LEVON ARONIAN

played Simon Says, retreating to e8 and decided upon after only two minutes’ e1 on successive turns, but Topalov’s thought. “He grabs some space and also bishop never got to g3, which made g4 wants to get his [dark-squared] bishop simply weakening. back onto the g3–b8 diagonal where he “He played pretty aggressively,” Caruana can pin my knight again.” said. “I grabbed my chance with (18) ... 17. ... Be8 18. Be1 b5 19. Ne3 Bd6! 20. Ncd5? b5.” Having noticed that 20. Ne4 Be5 leaves the c5-pawn untouchable, Topalov chooses An exotic plan an alternative and inferior plan, instead GM Veselin Topalov (FIDE 2772, BUL) of the logical 20. Ne4 Be5 21. Qd2 followed GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2801, ITA) by redeploying the e1-bishop. 2014 Sinquefield Cup (1), St. Louis, Missouri, 20. ... Nxd5 21. Bxd5 08.27.2014 edge within bounds. The alternative line 21. Nxd5 Bc6! leaves 23. ... Nd4! the knight on d5 unstable and the tactical 22. Nxf6+ Rxf6 23. Rxf6 Qxf6 24. Bxc6 “Up to here I hadn’t really been playing leaves White too weak on the dark squares for advantage,” admitted Caruana. “I knew after 24. ... Nd4! with ... Qe5 to follow. my position was OK, but suddenly after 23. ... Nd4 I realized I had an enormous 21. ... Bf7 22. Nf5 advantage almost out of nowhere. It was “This was my intention, to bring my a surprise.” knight to f5,” explained Topalov, “but it 24. Bxf7+ Rxf7 25. Rd1 Nxf5 26. gxf5 Qd4+ didn’t really work.” 27. Bf2 Qg4+ 28. Kh1 c4! 22. ... Be5 23. Qd2?! Very impressive play by Caruana, who spent only a minute on this accurate move. (see diagram top of next column) 29. Qc2 Re8! 30. dxc4 “It felt like I had a really good position,” “I failed to find the moment when I said Topalov, “but Black is very solid. So should switch to playing for a draw,” (see diagram top of next column) I began to push pawns.” admitted Topalov. 23. Bc3! was a better way to use the on e7 to keep the 30. ... Qh5! 17. g4!? bishop on d5. Black can play ... g6, either “Risky, but also very logical,” said immediately or after exchanging bishops, Perfect timing. Previously, White could

Caruana about Topalov’s move which was but White should be able to keep Black’s always answer this move with Bg1 but ROGERS CATHY PHOTO:

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“I thought maybe I could surprise him,” the Frenchman said about eschewing his normal Najdorf in favor of the Caro-Kann. “I got caught in the opening.” “It was a fairly smooth win,” Caruana said. “He didn’t get a chance to show his creativity. I had looked at this idea with Rc1, g4, f4 several months ago. He just ran into an unfortunate coincidence because it was prepared for someone else.”

Caro-Kann Defense, here 31. Bg1 loses to 31. ... Bxh2! 32. Advance Variation (B12) Bxc2 when Black has done well in many Bxh2 Rxe2. GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2801, ITA) games. GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FIDE 2768, FRA) 31. h4 Qg4! 32. Qd3 bxc4 33. Qe3 Rfe7 34. b3 9. ... cxd4 10. Bxd4 Nxd4 2014 Sinquefield Cup (2), St. Louis, Missouri, Bb2!, White resigned. 08.28.2014 It would seem logical to hold back this Since 35. Qf3 Qxf3+ 36. exf3 c3 37. exchange but the tactics work in White’s Bd4 c2! leaves Black with a winning 1. e4 c6 favor after 10. ... Bb4 11. Rb1! Qxc2 12. material edge Carlsen opined that this Very unusual from Vachier-Lagrave, a Rxb4! Nxb4 13. Bb5+ Nc6 14. Bc5! with was Caruana’s best game of the tourna - Sicilian Najdorf player—“I thought I could a huge attack. ment—“a fine display of power chess.” surprise him with this line,” said Vachier- 11. Nxd4 Bb4 12. Ndb5 Ba5 13. Rb1! Qxc2 14. Topalov was not convinced! Lagrave with a rueful smile. Rc1! Qb2 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. Nf3 e6 5. Be2 c5 6. Be3 (see diagram on page 28) ROUND 2: “IT WAS LOVELY TO GET MY Qb6 7. Nc3 Nc6 8. 0-0 Qxb2 PREPARATION IN THE OPENING.” (see diagram top of next column) 15. g4! In what became a recurring theme in “In my prepara tion, I don’t think I looked St. Louis, Caruana won several games 9. Qe1! before they began. In round two, the at this idea,” admitted Vachier-Lagrave. exceptionally knowledgable Vachier- This move, first played by Kamsky in “It was unfor tunate for Maxime that I had Lagrave (4/10) tried a surprise on move 2009, has become the major weapon prepared this novelty several months ago, one but soon found himself out of known against 6. ... Qb6. The older 9. Nb5 is well for a game against [GM Shakhriyar] waters first. met by 9. ... c4! 10. Nc7+ Kd7 11. Nxa8 Mamedyarov,” said Continued on page 28

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THE CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS HASN’T JUST UPPED THE ANTE FOR THE PLAYERS’ EXPERIENCE, BUT FOR THE CHESS FAN AS WELL.

The Spectator Experience

Ask an average American who doesn’t play thropist Rex Sinquefield and his wife Jeanne, allowed in the playing venue. The club has a chess to tell you what comes to mind when and they appear to have spared no expense in smoothly operating system for this similar to they hear the words “chess club” and you’ll the creation and maintenance of the club. The a coat check; you give them your phone and often hear some version of an after school look of the club rivals that of many art they give you back a claim ticket. The process activity. Up until six years ago if you asked the galleries or high end hotels. of turning in and retrieving your phone is one same question to a chess playing American that you will typically repeat numerous times Over the past two years I have attended three you would most likely have been told about a each day and so the staff is well prepared for events at the CCSCSL as a spectator and space at a library/church basement/ this. always find that their accommodations are bookstore etc. where adults and juniors alike truly first class. The staff puts in a lot of work Then, just before opening the door to go gather for a few games in a dimly lit room and gets almost everything right, down to the upstairs, a professional security officer will about which the most that could be said is smallest detail. scan you with a wand to ensure you are in that the space had either extremely cheap compliance with the cell phone policy. rent or was donated gratis. Upon arriving at the club on the day of one of Afterwards they hold the door open for you. I the major events a spectator is given a rubber No more. Now when many chess players think have spoken to a couple of the guys in this bracelet similar to those worn for causes such about a chess club they think of one place: role and they are extremely polite and as cancer or poverty awareness that serves as The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint courteous. They are the least intrusive, yet their ticket for admission. With that bracelet Louis (CCSCSL). most effective security I have seen in any the spectator may now watch the live setting ever. Since opening their doors in July of 2008, the broadcast on a big screen TV from the CCSCSL has quickly supplanted such comfort of the lobby, go next door to the Upstairs in the playing hall flash photography venerable clubs as the Marshall and the restaurant Lester’s and watch live is allowed for the first five to ten minutes. Mechanics as THE destination chess club in commentary provided by a team of After that photography is still allowed, the United States. Since that time they have grandmasters, or better yet go upstairs to the although no flash may be used. If you plan on hosted the past six U.S. playing hall itself and watch the games in attending a future event please take note that Championships as well as the elite interna- person. as no cell phones are allowed you will need to tional Sinquefield Cup tournament since its bring an actual camera. When choosing to go upstairs to watch the inception last year. games in person you must first check in your While upstairs viewing the games live you are The club is the brainchild of billionaire philan- cell phone as no electronic devices are just inches from the action. During the PHOTO: CATHY ROGERS CATHY PHOTO:

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seventh round of the 2013 U.S. the price of admission and the commentary is particular. “I introduced myself and my wife Championships I was standing less than two interactive. to Yasser Seirawan when we entered. What a feet from the game GM Gata Kamsky-GM gracious and friendly human being.” At the inaugural Sinquefield Cup last year Alejandro Ramirez. This was the position: there was another commentary team in the I certainly have to agree with that last point. World Chess Hall of Fame across the street As someone whose tournament chess career comprised of GMs and began in the mid 80’s Yasser was one of my Ronen Har-Zvi. I was able to watch their idols. The fact that not only does he serve as analysis for several hours and I and other a commentator for many of these events, but spectators were welcome to ask any that he also is so willing to interact with fans questions that came to mind. In my mind this any time they approach him, goes a long way was essentially a free lesson! towards building a favorable impression which reflects well on the club and the During major events the basement of the greater St. Louis chess community as a whole. club, which is normally open, closes to become a professional broadcast studio. It is The club itself is located in the Central West from here that GM Yasser Seirawan, WGM End of St. Louis, which is a wonderful Jennifer Shahade, and GM Maurice Ashley neighborhood which mixes charming Here GM Ramirez found the saving move 30. speak to their online audience. At one event a brownstone houses with elegant modern ... Bh3 which salvaged a draw. Under any friend and I were given a quick private tour of businesses. Surrounded by many bars and circumstances this would be a great defensive the studio. I have been in many TV and film restaurants there are practically an unlimited move, but what I remember the most is the studios and the facilities at the CCSCSL rival number of dining choices. Some of the places fact that for two to three minutes after the anything I have seen anywhere else. I have enjoyed are Culpepper’s, which is a few move Gata made faces at himself while doors down from the club and features casual During each major event the CCSCSL and throwing his hands in the air. dining in a sports-bar-like atmosphere; Sub surrounding businesses become a chess Zero, which is just around the corner from the mecca of sorts with a number of titled players Heading back down to the lobby several of club and has a nice selection of specialty showing up in addition to those playing in the the clubs padded wooden chairs are arranged burgers as well as items such as sushi; and tournament itself. I have spotted GMs Fidel in theater style rows facing a TV hanging on just a few blocks further away, but still well Corrales Jimenez, Wesley So, Anatoly the wall. From this perch you may watch the within walking distance is π, which as the Bykhovsky, , and Josh Friedel broadcast by the commentary team name hints at is a pizza place. composed of analyst GM Yasser Seirawan, among others, including various international color commentator WGM Jennifer Shahade, masters and FIDE masters. Any article about the CCSCSL would be remiss and computer commentator and all around if it didn’t mention Forest Park, which is far One humorous moment from this past U.S. high-energy superstar GM Maurice Ashley. In and away one of the best features in the area. Championship came when prior to the start of this room I have met many new friends, Located about two blocks away from the club, a round GM Sam Shankland said, “Oh great, including Bob Long from Thinker’s Press and the park is 1,371 acres of pure magic. Some even the spectators are dressed better than I Marty Grund from the . I of the many features of the park are a am” as he stood up to greet a very dapper FM have also sat a few chairs away from Rex Victorian foot bridge, the Missouri History Elliott Liu. Sinquefield and collaborated with him and a Museum, the St. Louis Zoo, lengthy bike and few others on solving the tactical puzzles Jim Edmunds, who made the journey to St. walking paths, fountains, statues, and other which are often displayed on the screen when Louis from Fort Worth, Texas said, “I love the historical markers. The park was also the site the commentators take a break. fact that top tier tournaments are held in St. of some of the events during the 1904 Louis. It’s centralized enough for almost the Olympic Games as well as the 1904 Louisiana On a counter just below the TV you may avail entire country, as opposed to either coast.” He Purchase Exposition. If you like nature and/or yourself of something to drink, including goes on to say that “In no other sport can a history the park is a place where you will find coffee, tea, water, juice, or soda. There are spectator get this close to the action. With TV yourself enthralled. I have spent at least 10 also some light snacks such as trail mix, coverage and GM analysis there is no hours walking in the park and each time I granola bars, and fruit. All are complimentary shortage of information.” discover something new. with your admission into the event. The proximity to the players is a theme that As for lodging there are only a couple of Heading next door to Lester’s you will find a resonates with many visitors. Life member hotels within walking distance of the CCSCSL, room that has been reserved for bracelet- and Senior TD Tom Fogec from Milwaukee, but it is easy to find parking in the area so wearing chess fans. Here you may help Wisconsin attended the 2013 U.S. staying a few miles away and driving each yourself to a snack or lunch which is catered Championship and had this to say: “I most day is not a problem at all. If you haven’t buffet style while watching live commentary enjoyed being able to see the grandmasters already done so (or for that matter even if you by a team of grandmasters. For the 2013 whose pictures I see in Chess Life all the time. have!) you should book yourself a chess Sinquefield Cup it was GMs Ian Rogers and Seeing the idiosyncrasies such as players vacation to St. Louis next year for the U.S. Ben Finegold, for the 2014 U.S. analyzing by staring at the ceiling, is amusing Championships or Sinquefield Cup where you Championships it was GMs Robert Hess and as well.” The staff were “very friendly from quite likely will be spoiled for any other chess Ben Finegold, and for the 2014 Sinquefield

the moment I walked in the door.” experience! Cup it was GMs Alejandro Ramirez and Ben Finegold. The buffet is once again included in Tom also appreciated one commentator in ~ Chris Wainscott

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“I thought this was too early,” said Caruana. Pandolfini on Caruana, Part I 7. ... dxe4 8. dxe4 h6 9. Bh4 Qe7 10. Nbd2 Bruce Pandolfini was Caruana’s first chess teacher of note. In the boxes on these two Nbd7 11. Bg3 pages, he tells Chess Life readers about his early impressions. “This looks a little strange, but he didn’t want me to play ... Nf8–g6,” explained I realized he was very special right away, when I had a chance to see him playing at Caruana. Garfield Temple in Park Slope Brooklyn. You only had to watch him for a moment at the board. He was so totally focused, so completely immersed in the pleasure of 11. ... Bc7 12. 0-0 Nh5! 13. h3!? thinking and playing. I was always amazed how, after Fabiano’s talent became more “Magnus probably thought that he could widely known, not even flash bulbs could break his attention once he started to play 13. Nxe5? Nxe5 14. Qxh5 and missed 14. ... Bg4!,” said Caruana. “Now if he analyze. And there were lots of flash bulbs, to be sure. Such a kid has to succeed. loses the g3-bishop it will just be a symmetrical structure with no prospects for White. So I expected something like Continued from page 25 ROUND 3: “I WAS AFRAID THAT I HAD 13. Nh4 Nxg3 14. fxg3!?, but not the idea MISSED SOMETHING.” he played.” The two titans met on day three. There 13. ... Nxg3 14. fxg3 Nc5 would be no theoretical discussion as Carlsen trotted out the Bishop’s Opening as White. The announcers continued to assert that the world champion did not prefer anything sharp. Like last year’s event, he may have been hamstrung by having to shield his intended framework for his upcoming title defense. Carlsen’s position quickly went sour, and within the first dozen moves he was Caruana. “I couldn't remember all the noticeably worse as White. The novelty details but I had spent a [lot of time] on 11. Bg3 (the very move Topalov tried to the position. And I was playing fast so that employ in round 1!) proved to be not much he would feel that I had everything pre - more than a target. “14. ... Nf6 is much safer,” said Caruana. pared, to get him demoralized.” “I thought I played pretty badly in the 15. Bxf7+! 15. ... Bg6 16. f4 opening,” Caruana said. Several moves later, Carlsen lashed out “I played 14. ... Nc5 very quickly, which The point behind Caruana’s unusual with the panicky 15. Bxf7+ (in a strange was a bit careless,” said Caruana, “because plan. “Probably I can hold,” said Vachier- symbioses, Nakamura failed to play ... after this sacrifice I soon realized that Lagrave, “but only by finding five or 10 Bxf2+ in his game, a winning shot). “I things weren’t so simple.” very difficult or only moves in a row.” thought I could make it interesting,” 15. ... Kxf7! 16. Nxe5+ Kg8 17. Ng6 16. ... Be4 17. Rf2! Nh6?! 18. Bd3!! Qb4 19. Carlsen ex plained. Rb1 Qc5 20. Nxe4 dxe4 21. Qxa5 0-0 22. Be2 Caruana was initially skeptical of his e3 23. Rff1 Rfc8 24. Qe1 Qd5 25. Rb2 f6 26. own analysis, then he determined that Qg3 fxe5 27. fxe5 Rf8 28. Rxf8+ Rxf8 29. the offer was not fatal. “He's a great player, Qxe3 Nf7 30. Nc3, Black resigned. but I can also calculate some variations, so I wasn’t too worried.” The loss was only the third Vachier- Lagrave had suffered in all of 2014. It was also his first on U.S. soil; he went unde - Bishop’s Opening (C24) GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2877, NOR) feated in winning the 2012 Spice Cup. GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2801, ITA) Vachier-Lagrave, the bottom seed, went 2014 Sinquefield Cup (3), St. Louis, Missouri, on to lose twice more against only one 08.29.2014 win in the final eight rounds. Vachier-Lagrave said he learned “simply 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d3 never to have a weak moment. It gets 17. ... Qg5! punished immediately. I think I need to The move 3. Nc3 is not a viable option The alternative line 17. ... Qd6 18. Rf8+ play in more tournaments of this caliber.” for White nowadays at the highest levels Qxf8 19. Nxf8 Kxf8 gives Black plenty of Meanwhile, a consistent pattern formed because 3. ... Nxe4 4. Qh5 Nd6 5. Bb3 material for the queen but after 20. Qh5 that would continue all through the seven- Be7 is too close to dead equal. the black king remains in trouble. game winning streak. While Caruana amassed his points, no player sitting in 3. ... c6 4. Nf3 d5 5. Bb3 Bb4+ 18. Rf8+ Kh7 19. Nxh8 second place was ever able to win. The This takes the c3-square away from the “This was a big shock for me—he leader thus improved his gap to the peloton white knight. The older main variation 5. 1 abandons his king to take my rook,” by exactly ⁄2 point every round. Like in ... Bd6 6. Nc3 dxe4 7. Ng5 0-0 is not bad explained Caruana. “I was sure some idea cycling, the other five players seemed to for Black but offers few winning chances. like ... Bg4 or ... Bxh3 would lead to mate, take turns leading the chase group, but but it turns out it was the best move. I the field kept losing ground. 6. c3 Bd6 7. Bg5

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series of discovered checks which ulti - mately result in the loss of the queen on Pandolfini on f8! 24. ... Nxg4+ 25. Kh1 Nf2+ 26. Kg1 Nxe4+ 27. Kh1 Nxg3+ 28. Kh2 Nf5+! 29. Caruana, Part II Kh1 Qf4! with mate or win of the queen. White’s best practical chance may have It was clear Fabiano, even at five been 21. Rxa8 Qe3+ 22. Kh1 Nf2+ 23. years of age, luxuriated in playing Qxf2 Qxf2 24. hxg4 Qxd2. chess, like a number of other 21. ... Rxf8 22. hxg4 Qxg4 23. Nf3 Qxg3?! magnificent talents I’ve had the pleasure of sitting across from when they were young. I’ve never known any kid like that, who loved chess, who didn’t have at least a decent 31. Nh2? measure of success afterward. “Of course this is a terrible blunder, Generally, if you love chess, it loves but I can understand how it happened,” said Caruana. “He probably saw 31. ... you back. Rd1+ when he analyzed the position earlier but when he got there he looked at [31. was expecting 19. Rxh8+ Kxg6 20. Nf3 Qh2 and didn’t like it because of 31. ... which at first seemed unclear but the Qe8! 32. Re1 Bf2!—IR] so he decided he more I looked at the position, the better ‘must’ play 31. Nh2. Then he forgot about it was for Black, with ideas like 20. ... On 23. ... Kxh8 Caruana was concerned 31. ... Rd1+ and believed that Black had Qxg3 21. Qc2 Bg4!” by 24. Nh4 Bxg3 25. Nf5 but after 25. ... to reply 31. ... Re5, after which he saw Bc7 “Black is still well on top,” he admitted. 32. g4! which looked good for White— 19. ... Bg4! though actually I have a draw after 32. ... 24. e5+? Played after 28 minutes thought, and it Qg5! 33. Nf3 Qf4! and Black will get a was time well spent. 19. ... Qxg3 is well “I thought what I had played was the . When he played 31. Nh2 met by 20. Nf1 while the other idea Caruana most accurate but when I saw 24. Nf7! I I was shocked—I thought ‘Did I miss had expected to crash though—; 19. ... realized I probably should have taken on something?’ but luckily it was hard to Bxh3!? 20. Rxa8 Qe3+ only leads to a draw h8 earlier,” said Caruana. “The problem miss something here since he only has after 21. Kh1 Bxg2+ 22. Kxg2 Qxg3+ 23. is that after 24. ... Rxf7 25. e5+ Kh8 26. one legal move each time!” e6 he gains a on the rook. I was Kf1 “I even looked at 23. ... Qh3+ 24. Ke2 31. ... Rd1+ 32. Rxd1 Qxd1+ 33. Nf1 Qxf1+ 34. Bf4,” said Caruana, “but it is a bit too worried that the e-pawn would then be Kh2 Qg1+, White resigned. much—I might just finish two rooks down!” too strong so I was going to play 25. ... Qg6, but I am fairly sure he would have “I thought about checking whether there 20. Qf1! held the endgame.” was a mate with 34. ... Bg1+ [There is.— Just plain bad is 20. Qxg4 Qxg4 21. 24. ... Kxh8 25. e6?! IR] but then thought he would just resign hxg4 Rxf8 when Black is a piece ahead. after 34. ... Qg1+,” said Caruana. At first sight 25. Rf1 loses immediately “It wasn't necessary but I thought the 20. ... Nd3! to 25. ... Rf4 but then 26. Qd7! hangs on, complications were better for me,” Caruana so Black would be forced to proceed with said about allowing the sacrifice. He added 25. ... Bb6+ 26. Kh1 Qg4, as in the game, that if instead 15. Bc2 a5, “and it is just though here White has more defensive better for Black.” options. Carlsen admitted to completely missing 25. ... Bb6+ 26. Kh1 Qg4! 27. Qd6 Rd8! moves like 20. ... Nd3 and was at a loss to describe why he allowed the finishing Black’s last big decision of the game maneuver by playing 31. Nh2 instead of cost 12 minutes and leads by force to the 31. Qh2. He surmised that he looked at win of the e-pawn. 31. ... Rd1+ earlier in his analysis but 28. Qe5 Rd5! 29. Qb8+ Kh7 30. e7 Qh5+ when the position occurred over the board, he assumed 31. ... Re5 would be the (see diagram top of next column) response.

21. Qxd3! Forced, as Carlsen realized during a 13 Pandolfini on Caruana, Part III minute think. The move 21. hxg4 loses beautifully to a long, long, line which looks One doesn’t think about a child rising to the top of Mount Olympus just like that. But like a composed puzzle; 21. ... Qe3+ 22. it was evident that Fabiano had enormous aptitude. It was astonishing how, once Kh1 Rxf8 23. Qxf8 Nf2+ 24. Kg1 (The other shown what he had done wrong, Fabiano could quickly adapt and avoid or minimize try 24. Kh2 loses to 24. ... Qxg3+! 25. Kg1 the problem after that. I felt, indeed, if things went his way, he had the inner Nh3+ 26. Kf1 Nf4! and now as soon as the checks run out, Whites loses, i.e. 27. strength and mental wherewithal ultimately to become a grandmaster. Achieving Qf5+ Kxh8 28. Qf8+ Kh7 29. Qf5+ Kg8 beyond that, however, that is, ascending to the status of super-super grandmaster, 30. Qc8+ Bd8!! 31. Qxd8+ Kh7 and mate well, who could predict that? That’s up to the individual and Caissa. follows.) and now comes a remarkable

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15. ... Nd7 16. Qe2 d4 17. Reb1 “I couldn't hope for better,” Caruana “I played this to prevent 17. ... a5, said about starting 3-0, “especially since though I am not really sure Black can’t I was starting with two blacks [out of the 1 play it anyway!” admitted Caruana. first three games].” He now led by 1 ⁄2 points, mathematically the maxi mum 17. ... Nb6 possible. “I'm going to have to beat him to stop On 17. ... a5 18. bxa5 Nxa5 19. Rxb5 him,” Carlsen said about their rematch Qxa3 Caruana intended 20. Rbb1 but in round eight. agreed that Black should be fine after 20. ... Nc6. 18. Nc1 Na4 19. Nb3 ROUND 4: “IT WAS A LOT OF FUN, SO I DECIDED TO GO FOR IT.” I will sacrifice an Exchange with ... Rf4; Caruana rode the wave once more, this after Ng4 and probably I am fine.” Caruana time with a positional masterpiece over agreed. “[After ... Rf4] Black gets a lot of Aronian, the man he was busy passing dark squares and a knight on c3. Plus I for world number two. White’s rooks first wanted to sacrifce myself!” came to the queenside to prevent Black’s expansion, then after a piece sacrifice, 29. ... Nxa5 30. Nxe5 Nb7 31. Nxg6! they hurried back to invade the kingside. “I wasn't sure if I was better or winning That wasn’t the maneuver that impressed but practically I thought it would be very his opponent the most. difficult for him to defend,” said Caruana. “[15.] Na2 looks like a player from space,” Aronian said. “He knew the posi - 31. ... Qd8 tion more than I did maybe.” Topalov Aronian spent 11 minutes wondering called the move “very deep.” 19. ... Rf7 whether 31. ... Rxg6 32. Qxg6 Qf6 would The clever redirection from c3 to b3 be a better chance. However so long as stopped any ideas of ... a5, and later “19. ... Nc3! 20. Bxc3 dxc3 21. Qe3 Rad8 White keeps the queen on the board via decoyed Black’s knight away from the looked very exciting for me,” said Aronian, 33. Qg4 then the advance of the white center for a winning breakthrough. “but then for some reason I [waited] and pawns should be very similar to the game. To understand the defenselessness of my position started getting worse.” Aronian’s position, one only had to look 32. e5! left to see Black’s somnambulent knights 20. Rc1 Rd8 21. Ng5 Rf6?! Caruana spent 16 minutes on this obvi - drifting aimlessly. After 45. Rf6 Caruana “When you miss an opportunity you ous move, which led to (incorrect) allowed a faint smile to disturb his usual start blaming yourself,” admitted Aronian, spec ulation that Aronian had offered a complete equanimity. “though maybe the position is already draw. Caruana explained later, “I was slightly worse for Black.” The line 21. ... considering winning a pawn with 32. Ne5 Bxg5 22. Bxg5 Rdf8 was safer. Rf8 33. Ng4 Rg6 34. Nxh6+ but after 34. A positional masterpiece ... Kh7! 35. Ng4 Bf6! I was worried that GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2801, ITA) 22. Qh5 h6?! my queen would be forced back to h2.” GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM) “Maybe he should have taken the knight 2014 Sinquefield Cup (4), St. Louis, Missouri, last move but this is definitely a mistake,” 32. ... Rf5 08.30.2014 said Caruana. “I was looking at 22. ... Rh6! 23. Qf7+ Kh8 which looks bad, but after 24. Qf3 Bxg5! 25. Bxg5 Rf8 my queen has to go backwards and I wasn’t sure how much advantage I had.” White could also try 23. Qg4!?, leading to a position similar to the game, though slightly less favorable, after 23. ... Rg6 24. h4 h6 25. Qh5!. 23. Nf3! “Now Black can’t do much and must always watch out for tactics,” said Caruana. 23. ... Rdf8 24. Rf1 R8f7 25. Rae1 Bf8 26. h3 33. f4 15. Na2!? Intending Nh2 but “when I saw an even The position Caruana foresaw when “This seemed like a strange move,” said better idea, I went for it,” said Caruana. sacrificing his knight on a5. White’s main Aronian, “but I guess it was part of his threat is the slow advance of his kingside preparation. The innocuous 15. h3 had 26. ... g6 27. Qh4 Qe7 28. Qg3 Bg7 pawns but Black’s knights are so far offside been seen previously in a GM Leinier that they cannot prevent this. Dominguez Perez-GM (see diagram top of next column) rapid game from 2013. “We [Chuchelov 33. ... c5 34. Nh4 29. Na5!! and I] had found 15. Na2 sometime ago,” “My first idea was 34. Qf3,” said Caruana, said Caruana. “It’s not a huge novelty but “A strong sacrifice,” said Aronian. “I felt “but then I noticed 34. ... cxb4 35. g4 Rg5! it leads to a very double-edged game.” that after 29. Nh2 I might be OK, because and decided to make my knight safe.”

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34. ... Rh5 35. Nf3 Kh7?! 45. Rf6 Nb6 46. Bxh6 Nd7 47. Ref1! cxb4 ROUND 5: “IF MAGNUS WAS DOING “A ridiculous move,” said Aronian. “Of THIS, IT WOULDN'T BE SO SURPRISING.” The other line 47. ... Nxf6 48. Bxf8 Rxf7 The sweep of the field concluded the course I should play 35. ... Qe8 when the 49. Rxf6 is also trivial for White. position is very unclear.” Caruana did not next day when Caruana took out the agree, and indeed 36. Qg4 and 37. Nh4, 48. axb4 Bxh6 49. Rxh6+ Kg7 50. Rh5!, Black struggling Nakamura, again as Black. This was the Italian’s first career win over as in the game, is still very strong. resigned. Nakamura. 36. Qg4 Rhf5 37. Nh4 Kh8 38. Nxf5 Rxf5 39. For Aronian (4/10), he had another This time knight retreats were even Qg6 disappointing event at the Sinquefield more common as all three knights hopped back to the first rank before redeploying. Once the white pawns start rolling, Black Cup, but in a different way than in 2013. When they did, White’s pawns proved is helpless. Last year, he failed to convert a better position and even lost in the final round, weaker than Black’s. 39. ... Qe7 40. g4 Rf8 missing a chance to enter a playoff. “After (28. ... ) Nf5 I have a very This time around, he never got going, comfortable position,” Caruana explained. but refused to blame any lingering health “I think (30. ) f4 was a very strange mistake issues. He flew to the U.S. basically tied ... I think I adjusted to his style of play.” for world number two; he left more than Nakamura’s bishop became completely 40 points back and just barely in third. silenced so he threw several pawns at “I didn't play any good games at all,” Caruana in order to complicate the position. Aronian said after the event ended. “It Caruana then made his only measurable was a disastrous tournament. I know the mistake of the first week, missing a pretty reasons I’ve been playing badly but I don’t win on move 44 and allowing the game to want to share them.” As he often does, linger for another 20+ moves. he kept his humor. “Everyone's doing such “It’s a very unusual tactic and the move great things for the players. I’m not doing didn’t even cross my mind,” Caruana said. much to give back!” The American number one then missed “[Caruana’s] playing proper chess,” a complex drawing idea before ultimately 41. f5 Carlsen said after drawing his own game running out of hope. After the game Caruana wondered wheth - to Topalov. “He's winning every game. It’s er he should keep the queens on the board not by some kind of fluke. It’s really by preceding this move with 41. Qe4 “but impressive. I can’t even begin to think of The hometown hero goes down White should be winning easily in either catching him. Right now I am not a chal - GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2787, USA) case,” he added. lenger to anyone.” GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2801, ITA) 2014 Sinquefield Cup (5), St. Louis, Missouri, PHOTO: AUSTIN FULLER, CCSCSL AUSTIN PHOTO: 41. ... Qe8 42. Qxe8 Rxe8 43. f6 Bf8 44. f7 Re7 (See next round top of next column) 08.31.2014

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Best Performance in History? Many saw Caruana’s result in St. Louis as the best ever for a single classical tournament. Let’s see if that conclusion holds up to objective scrutiny, if there is such a thing. This table does not factor in any ratings inflation and only includes events with at least eight rounds. AVG. RATING PERFORMANCE PLAYER EVENT OF SCORE RATING

1 1. Fabiano Caruana St. Louis, 2014 2802 8 ⁄2/10 3103 2. Magnus Carlsen Nanjing, 2009 2762 8/10 3002

1 3. Magnus Carlsen London, 2012 2740 6 ⁄2/8 2993 4. Vassily Ivanchuk Sofia, 2008 2737 8/10 2977 5. Anatoly Karpov Linares, 1994 2681 11/13 2899 6. Vassily Ivanchuk Gibraltar, 2011 2602 9/10 2968

1 7. Alexander Morozevich Chisinau, 1998 2536 9 ⁄2/10 2936

1 8. Manila, 1992 2514 8 ⁄2/9 2914

1 9. Garry Kasparov Belgrade, 1989 2599 9 ⁄2/11 2912 10. Garry Kasparov Tilburg, 1989 2604 12/14 2908

The list doesn't include estimated ratings of historical players, like ’s 18/22 in London, 1899 or ’s 13/14 in San Remo, 1930. Nor does it factor in combined events like Fischer’s two 6-0 drubbings of and 1 in 1971. Performances like Sofia Polgar’s 8 ⁄2/9 in Rome, 1989 offers differing numbers due to players with low ratings. Is Caruana’s 100-point estimated lead enough to sway all audiences? As with most chess history of this ilk, the debate may never be settled.

Qc8, was much simpler. 42. Bf2 Rxc1!? Consistent, but it was not too late to return to d7 with the queen. 43. Rxe6 fxe6 44. g4! fxg4?! “I felt that I had complicated the win quite a lot,” admitted Caruana, “and here I missed his Qd3-e2-d3 maneuver. I completely missed 44. ... Bh4! 45. Bxh4 R8c3—that would have been a nice way to end the game.” White should have sought solace in a rook 28. … Nf5 29. Bxf5 gxf5 30. f4?! ending after 34. Rxc4 dxc4 35. Qxc4 Nxb5 45. Qe2 Kf7 46. Qd3! R1c2 47. Qh7+ Ke8 Only now does Nakamura’s drift become 36. a4 Nxd4 (36. ... Nd6!? offers a safe irreversible. Had Nakamura spent more advantage for Black.) 37. Nxd4 Bxd4 38. than six seconds on this move he might Qxd4+ Qxd4 39. Bxd4+ Rxd4 40. Re7. have realized that the resulting blocked 34. ... Rc8 35. h3!? position is awful for him and he should be trying to attack the f5-pawn using a Desperation, but White could not wait plan such as 30. Ne2 Rh8 (30. ... Qxb5 for ... Ne8 and ... Bd8-a5. 31. Qc2!) 31. Qd3. 35. ... gxh3 36. Kh2 Nxb5 37. Nxb5 Qxb5 38. 30. ... g4 31. Qd3 Rac8 32. Rc1 Rc4! 33. Ne2 Kxh3 Qd7 39. Kg2 b5 40. Rb1 a6 The time control has been reached with (see diagram top of next column) Caruana a safe pawn ahead and the win White’s intended try 33. Qxf5 Nxd4! should be a matter of technique. However, leads to an endgame highly favorable for here for the first time in the tournament, Black. Caruana begins to show some uncertainty. 48. f5? 33. ... Nc7!! 34. Nc3?! 41. Rbc1 Qe6 The move 48. Kf1 would have made any win for Black very difficult, especially given Now the pressure builds inexorably. 41. ... R8c6! intending to follow with ... Caruana’s time trouble.

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48. ... Bxd4! Play resumed after the rest day and in the opening, and you are playing against Caruana once again displayed his ware - someone who [moves] instantly,” said “It was very difficult to calculate all the house of novelties on his second lap Caruana. “The computer likes 15. ... gxf4 checks,” said Caruana. “I had only about through the field. The idea with 13. Re2 16. Bxa5 at first but, a few moves later, two minutes and I was worried that I to get the bishop to d2 and keep the rook realizes it is not so easy. White will play would blunder my bishop and lose! But active was shown to him nearly a year f2-f3 and later the f4-pawn can become it seems like now I am winning.” ago by his coach, the perpetually-smiling weak.” “The idea of this line should not 49. Qg6+ Kd8 50. Qxe6 Rxf2+ 51. Kg3 Rc3+ GM Vladimir Chuchelov. The student’s be to go for a slightly worse endgame,” 52. Kxg4 Rg2+ 53. Kf4 Rf2+ 54. Kg4 Kc7 memory proved better than the coach’s— added Topalov, “and it looks very easy for Caruana remembered when he was shown White to play.” In the ensuing moves, with Caruana the idea, but Chuchelov forgot who he playing on his 30 second increment, Black 16. Qg3! h4 17. Qg4 Rg8? 18. Rae1 c5 19. c4 originally found the idea for (he recalled eschews searching for mates and simply dxc4 20. Bxc4 Bb7 21. h3 Rd8 22. Bc3 Nb8?! “some 2300” student who asked a while makes sure his king is secure, after which 23. Re3! Nc6? 24. Bxe6! fxe6 25. Rf3+ Ke8 26. back about a good response to 12. ... Qa5). the win will be trivial. Qxe6 Rg7 27. Qh6 Nd4 28. e6! Nxf3+ 29. gxf3 Of course the conversion was still on Bf8 30. Qh5+ Ke7 31. Bxg7, Black resigned. 55. Qe7+ Kb6 56. Qd8+ Rc7 57. Qxd5 Bc5 58. Caruana’s shoulders, and he finished the Qd8 Kb7 59. f6 Bxa3 60. Qd5+ Kb6 61. Qd8 attack in style with 24. Bxe6 and later Bc5 62. Qb8+ Rb7 63. Qd8+ Ka7 64. Qd5 Bb6 the elegant 28. e6, leaving his rook hanging With GMs and with check. The move charged the Twitter- Mission accomplished. Sergey Karjakin declining invites to play sphere, with IM posting, in the event, Chuchelov’s discoveries were 65. Kg5 Rc7 66. Kg6 b4 67. Qe6 Bd4, White “Bxe6. Bang. Fab ain’t missing that on the closest thing to a Russian player at the resigned. this form. Love the bloke.” Sinquefield Cup (but even that is tenuous— Chuchelov now represents Belgium!). As the event progressed, he became more and “I don't know if it’s a matter of luck or The coach’s novelty I’m playing well,” Caruana said. “I couldn’t more flabbergasted at explaining the result. GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2801, ITA) imagine I could do something like this ... “It’s all coming together in one tourna - GM Veselin Topalov (FIDE 2772, BUL) I wish I knew.” ment,” Chuchelov said with childlike 2014 Sinquefield Cup (6), St. Louis, Missouri, Top American Nakamura (3/10) had the amaze ment. “I don't know what to do 09.02.2014 most dismal event of anyone. He was anymore!” content with his opening two draws, then Commentator GM Ian Rogers had an missed a complicated tactical win in round idea. After Caruana came over to the on- three and eventually lost. After that the site commentary room, Rogers asked him, tournament crumbled further, with two “At least equal the chances and give us draws and three losses in the next five some hints what you’re going to play rounds. He finished winless. [tomorrow]!” “It just seems like I’m not calculating “In this tournament we're showing ideas very well,” Nakamura said, mystified that in nearly every game,” Caruana said. “I his longer thinks netted the worst moves. think people are trying to avoid their “Sometimes it happens. Sometimes you repertoire because they’re afraid of just don’t have good tournaments.” preparation.” Now at 5-0 and double the points of the closest competitor (Carlsen), Topalov ROUND 7: “PROBABLY THEY'RE A BIT explained the only antidote to Caruana: 11. ... Kf8 “I'm happy we have a free day tomorrow FRUSTRATED THAT THEY CAN'T MAKE so he can’t win.” “I had prepared this line for Peter A DRAW AGAINST ME.” In fact the Bulgarian was right. Vachier- Svidler,” said Caruana. “He normally plays “I'm not going to make a draw tomorrow. Lagrave played tennis, Caruana went 11. ... g6 but we checked 11. ... Kf8 as As good as he is, I’m still White.” Those swimming and Carlsen played golf, then all well. In fact I had a chance to use some were Vachier-Lagrave’s sentiments after six players and other chess dignitaries of the analysis against Peter in Dubai. round six. The field may have relinquished assembled for an evening exhibit at the That game went 11. ... g6 12. Bh6 Rb8 hope for first place, but there was clearly World Chess Hall of Fame. “Burning Boards” 13. Nd1!? Rb4 14. c4 and White was better, honor in not “playing for a draw” just to by artist Glenn Kaino used candles as ersatz though the result had nothing to do with end Caruana’s streak. chess pieces. the opening.” The problem is naturally that the French man was playing the hottest player Grandmasters were paired with artists 12. Na4! Qa5 13. Re2! and some chose to play variations of the in the . One small slip was four-move to end the game Caruana’s new idea, which at first seems again all it took for Caruana to pounce. quickly. Caruana, however, sportingly unplayable because of Topalov’s coming “Right now he’s not making a mistake,” muddled through the waxy detritus on pawn advances. “I was expecting 13. Bg5 Vachier-Lagrave said afterward. “I’ve never the board. Eventually he advanced a with a rather normal position,” said seen this. I’ve never even seen Magnus melting, misshapen piece and announced Topalov. play so well. It’s frustrating, but it’s frustrating for all of us.” . Although only a footnote in his 13. ... h5 14. Qf4 g5 historic tournament, the intentional act He added, “Il envoie du lourd,” slang for of humility was not repeated by any of “If I don't push my pawns then 12. ... “It blows you away” in French. the other games I witnessed. Qa5 makes no sense,” said Topalov. Meanwhile Nakamura lost his second 15. Bd2! Qc7 game of the tournament to rival Carlsen. ROUND 6: “MOST OF THE IDEAS I'VE “My opponent clearly seemed rattled, He misplayed the opening and dropped PLAYED I HAVE TO CREDIT TO HIM.” which is normal when you are surprised his personal mark to 0-11-15 against the

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champion. Na4! makes continuing the attack tricky “He doesn’t really lose this way to other because the direct 22. Bh6 Qe7! 23. Bxg7 people,” Carlsen said. “He has to figure Kxg7 24. hxg6 allows 24. ... Rh8! with out what his problems are.” plenty of counterplay for Black. Carlsen was now three points back with only three games to play. He deflected my 21. Bf3 f5 question about playing Black against “At first I was happy to get in 20. ... Caruana and the possibility of being an Bc6 and 21. ... f5,” said Carlsen, “but with underdog for the first time in many years. my weak king and weak pawns he is doing “I don't think I’m an underdog tomorrow, very well.” sorry ... I’m a better player.” 22. gxf5 gxf5

ROUND 8: 15. Nb5! “ABOVE ALL I DIDN'T WANT TO LOSE.” Although that was Caruana’s remark “My first intention was to play 15. Nd5 after the game, you could hardly tell by Nxd5 16. exd5 Bf5 17. c5 when I think I the way he played. The move 12. b4 was have a very good position,” said Caruana, called “very ambitious” by commentator “but then I became attracted to the idea GM Yasser Seirawan, while the decision 15. Nb5!? Rc8 16. Na3 which I thought to play 17. h4 instead of just gave would be even more unpleasant for him.” the onlooking Chuchelov his first heart - 15. ... a3 burn of the event. “I think it was actually a good move,” After 7 minutes thought, Carlsen decides Caruana said. “It seemed like the attack to deprive the white knight of the a3- played itself. But it wasn’t so easy and square. “After 15. ... Rc8 16. Na3 the only maybe I overestimated my position a bit. plan I could see for him was 16. ... f5 17. 23. Na5! f4 In any case I was never worse. I was always exf5 gxf5 but I just play 18. 0-0 and White Not a move Black wants to play but better and pressing for a win.” is better.” “after 23. ... Rxa5 24. bxa5 Na4 25. Qg2! Curiously all three games on this day 16. Nd4 Bd7 I am definitely better,” said Caruana “and featured White playing g2-g4, but all atten - 23. ... Bxe4 24. Bxe4 fxe4 25. Nxb7 is tion was on the top board, which some just hopeless for him.” specu lated could be a future world champi - on ship match. 24. Bf2 Na4 25. Nxc6 “I knew I didn’t have to take immediately Sicilian Defense, but I didn’t want to keep having to Maroczy Bind, Gurgenidze System (B36) calculate ... Rxa5,” admitted Caruana. GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2801, ITA) 25. ... bxc6 26. 0-0?! GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2877, NOR) 2014 Sinquefield Cup (8), St. Louis, Missouri (8), A move which generated a tweet from 09.04.2014 Kasparov; “Did Caruana really castle? Wow. King is great on e2, put rook on g- 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 file, nearly winning.” Later Caruana explained, “I wanted to tuck my king away It is hard to believe that Carlsen was 17. h4! in the corner and I didn’t want to play so impressed by Vachier-Lagrave’s play “I underestimated [this plan],” said Ke2 so much. But maybe 0-0 was a with the Accelerated Dragon in round six Carlsen. “His knight on b6 is stranded so mistake.” Certainly after 26. Rg1 or 26. that he wanted to repeat the variation, I decided to go for it,” said Caruana. h5 White has a huge attack. but in any case Caruana decides to vary “Besides, after [17. 0-0 Na4 I wasn’t sure 26. ... c5! with the solid Maroczy Bind. what to do next.” “I didn't expect this,” admitted Caruana. 5. c4 Nf6 6. Nc3 d6 7. f3 Nxd4 8. Qxd4 Bg7 9. 17. ... h5 18. g4 hxg4 19. fxg4! Be3 0-0 10. Qd2 a5 “He gets the b6-square for his knight “I thought if he played h2-h4 and g2-g4 [without the black queen being tied to it— “A little unusual,” said Carlsen. “I he would have to play for mate,” ex plained IR] and also now has ... Ra7.” thought it would make the game interest - Carlsen, “but of course he doesn’t because ing—but it made it more interesting for positionally he is doing quite well.” 27. b5 Bf6 28. Kh1 him! 10. ... Qa5 is the decent move, with only a very, very slightly worse position.” 19. ... e5 (see diagram top of next page) “Not a move you want to play but I didn’t 11. b3! see anything else for him,” said Caruana. 28. ... Nb6?! After 11. Be2 a4 followed by ... Qa5 “He has to try to stop the attack because “I thought that this was very clever, should be fine for Black. I am just going forward with 20. h5.” forcing him to play 29. Rcd1 after which 11. ... a4 12. b4 Be6 13. Rc1 Nd7 14. Be2 Nb6 the endgame we reach is very drawish, 20. Nb3 Bc6 but it turns out he can use the other (see diagram top of next column) Caruana considered this move to be rook,” said Carlsen. Taking the h-pawn forced but Svidler, analyzing the game for was fatal, but after 28. ... Kh8! Black 15. Nb5! Chess24, noted that 20. ... Be6!? 21. h5 would have been back in the game.

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37. Rf5 I would have played this,” said that.” (This is also briefly discussed in the Caruana. sidebar “The Caruana Story” beginning on page 22.) 35. ... Rxf5 36. exf5 Rd8 37. Rxd8+ Bxd8 38. Still, the issue was clearly in the air, as Kg2 Kg7 39. Kf3 Kf6 40. Ke4 c4 41. Bxc4 Bb6 club founder and tournament namesake 42. Bd3, Draw agreed. Rex Sinquefield jokingly asked the five Caruana admitted disappointment, but non-American flagged players, “When are he insisted it was about failing to convert you moving to the U.S.?” The players smiled the “promising” position, not because his silently as Sinquefield’s eyes scanned then perfect score ended. Still, the draw secured locked on Caruana. The audience broke tournament victory, but by this point that into laughter. had become the least uncertain storyline On the possibility of a future showdown in St. Louis. with Carlsen (at the time, the world championship contract was still in limbo): 29. Rcd1?! In round nine, Caruana and Carlsen both missed endgame wins. Carlsen was “It’s normal there’s going to be a lot of “After 29. Rfd1 I was intending to play especially exasperated, throwing his hands hype after this result,” Caruana said. 29. ... Bxh4 but the computer tells me it is up in the air while discussing the game “Maybe I’ll get a match in the future but just mate,” said Carlsen, meaning the and trying to figure out why he had played you never know.” Caruana’s lifetime score variation 30. Rg1+ Kh8 31. Rg4! Bxf2 32. a “stupid slip.” against Carlsen is a respectable -1. Qxf2 Ra7 33. Rh4+ Rh7 (“33. ... Qxh4+ 34. “I’m very happy at the entire tourna - Carlsen ended all speculation by signing Qxh4+ Rh7 35. Bh5! is a very important ment,” Caruana said. “Except for rounds the contract the day after the tournament line, which I had actually seen when playing eight and nine. Round nine I’d like to ended (which Caruana had publicly ad - 28. Kh1,” said Caruana.) 34. Rxh7+! Kxh7 forget.” vised him to do). A few days later, Caruana 35. Qh2+ followed by 36. Rg1+. Like the previous round, all games entered the world championship cycle by ended in draws in the final round. Topalov entering three of the FIDE Grand Prix. 29. ... Kh8! and Carlsen repeated moves early, His first chance for the belt would be in “Of course I had seen the trick 29. ... securing the former an even score after 2016. Be7? 30. Bxc5! dxc5 31. Qg2+,” said losing his first two games and the latter Caruana also insisted that he would Caruana. “It works with either rook on clear second place. not be dumping ice-cold water on himself d1. I thought I was being clever playing Only a few issues were left to be settled. in future events. 29. Rcd1, not giving him another chance Caruana’s favorite nickname for himself? One final bit of housekeeping took place to take on h4, but the other rook was He doesn’t care for any. What about his on the sidewalk outside the club. Just much better.” celebratory drink of choice? Just water. before the closing ceremony, three players (See the sidebar for more on Caruana’s and a club employee all pulled out a $1 30. Qxd6 Qxd6 31. Rxd6 Nxc4 32. Rd5?! personal life.) bill and handed it over to Caruana. They “I should have tried 32. Rd7 Rad8 33. On Topalov hanging it up? “I don’t mind had all incorrectly wagered that Carlsen Rfd1 because if 33. ... Ne3 34. Bxe3 fxe3 retiring, but now I don’t see the reason!” would not sign to defend his title in Sochi. 35. Be2 Bxh4 36. b6 and if I get my pawn he said after his third place result. “The Caruana won that bet too, making his to b7 Black is in trouble,” said Caruana. advantage of getting older is that you lose personal-best winnings $100,004. your memory. When you lose, maybe you 32. ... Ne3 33. Bxe3 fxe3 34. Be2 Bxh4 35. Rf5 forget?” For more reporting, photos, and games from the The continuation 35. Rxe5 Rxf1+ 36. What of the rumor that Caruana could Sinquefield Cup, visit Chess LIfe Online at Bxf1 Rf8 37. Rf5! is probably not quite one day switch Federations from Italy to uschess.org, August and September archives. enough to win for White but is much better the U.S.? “So far it’s just rumors,” Caruana than the game and “of course if I had seen said. “I’d rather not say too much about

2014 SINQUEFIELD CUP, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 FIDE FED Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3

GM Fabiano Caruana ITA 2801 x 1 ½ 1 1 1 1 1 ½ 1 ½ 8½ 0 7 36.75

GM Magnus Carlsen NOR 2877 0 ½ x ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 5½ 0 2 23.75

GM Veselin Topolov BUL 2772 0 0 ½ ½ x 1 ½ 0 ½ 1 1 5 0 3 19.50

GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave FRA 2768 0 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ x 1 ½ ½ ½ 4 1½ 1 17.00

GM Levon Aronian ARM 2805 0 ½ 0 ½ 1 ½ 0 ½ x ½ ½ 4 ½ 1 19.50

GM Hikaru Nakamura USA 2787 0 ½ ½ 0 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ x 3 0 0 15.00

TB1=Tiebreak 1: Direct Encounter (The results of the players in the same point group) TB2=Tiebreak 2: The greater number of victories TB3=Tiebreak 3: Sonnenborn-Berger Tiebreak variable. For more information, see uschesschamps.com/sinquefield-cup and http://chess-results.com/tnr143628.aspx?lan=1&art=4&wi=821.

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In Their Own Words The various winners from the Orlando, Florida, U.S. Open festivities write about their experience.

GM Conrad Holt finished in a massive tie for first with IM Michael A. Mulyar, GM Giorgi Margvelashvili, GM Fidel Corrales Jimenez, GM Illia I. Nyzhnyk, and GM Alexander Shabalov. After tiebreaks were calculated, Holt played Mulyar in an Armageddon game for the title.

THE U.S. OPEN: GM CONRAD HOLT ... that allowed me to regain part of the lost material. White still comes out up the At this year’s U.S. Open (July 26-August Exchange, but at least it is not a full piece, 3 in Orlando, Florida), I decided to play so I can play on for a while. A few moves the four-day schedule, which involves six later he spoiled the winning position by games of Game/60 followed by three of allowing a tactical trick where my knight MYCHESSPHOTOS.COM 40/120, SD/60. Last year I had played ended up forking his rooks. After that it the six-day, which worked out well, but was a dead draw. this year I elected to shorten my time In round six, the final round of Game/ away. I also preferred a more regular 60, I was white against IM Levan Bregadze. allocation of time spent playing chess I got a serious endgame advantage shortly compared to the six-day format. There, after leaving preparation, which I managed the games are all at a long time control, AFTER 21. Nxc4 to convert. but at first they only take one or two hours 1 After scoring 5 ⁄2/6, I was thinking how each, while growing to about five hours 21. ... Bxh2+?? it was a great idea to play in the four-day in the last couple of days. schedule. But if I hadn’t had loads of good I intended to “fork” the king and knight The first day of speedier games went luck after my blunder in round five, no with 22. ... Qc7+. However, I did not notice smoothly: I reached four out of four without doubt I would have been berating myself that the knight could move to d6. After: giving my opponents any chances, but the for the stupidity of choosing to play the second day was different. I first faced a 22. Kxh2 Qc7+ 23. Nd6 matches at Game/60, which naturally grandmaster in round five, playing black increases the probability of blunders. I was lucky to have the move ... against Akshayraj Kore. After 20 moves the Round seven that evening had me playing

position was equal, but then I dropped a piece: 23. ... Nd5 black against GM Dmitry Gurevich. It was ALL PHOTOS THIS FEATURE BY CHRISTOPHER OQUENDO,

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a fairly quiet game. He offered a draw on 50. Rb5 Rad7 51. Rf6 Rc7 52. Bd5 Bc5 53. Rc6 move 25. I played on, hoping to parlay a Rxc6 54. Bxc6 Bb4 55. Rb7+ Kf8 56. Rxh7 Rd3 small-to-nonexistent endgame advantage 57. e6 Re3 58. Rf7+ Kg8 59. Bd5 Rd3 60. into victory, but nothing came of it. Rxf5, Black resigned. Round eight against John Bryant was my favorite game from Orlando: In the ninth and final round, I was black against IM Michael Mulyar. In this Slav Queen’s Gambit Declined (D37) variation we both went out of theory about move 13. He launched his pawns forward GM Conrad Holt (2662) to g4, f4, and e5. The position was scary IM John Daniel Bryant (2462) at that point, causing me to consume 2014 U.S. Open (8), Orlando, Florida, 08.02.2014 much of the allotted time. However, the pawn rush eventually backfired; I managed 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Be7 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bf4 19. Rfe1 to break down his pawn center, leaving 0-0 6. e3 Nbd7 The immediate 19. d5 Bxa4 20. Qxa4 him with a drafty kingside. The Queen’s Gambit Declined was a (20. Rxa4 b5 21. Rxa5 bxc4 22. Qa2 Rxa5 surprising choice from Bryant who usually [22. ... Qe8 23. Bxe6] 23. Qxa5 seems to prefers sharper openings such as the be another decent option) 20. ... Qxa4 21. King’s Indian. Rxa4 b5 22. Rxa5 bxc4 23. Rxa8 Rxa8 24. 7. Be2 dxc4 8. 0-0 Nh5 dxe6 gives Black more chances for survival. 8. ... Nb6 9. Qc2 Nh5 10. Be5 f6 11. 19. ... Qc8 20. Rab1 b6?! Bg3 Nxg3 12. hxg3 (GM Conrad Holt-GM The best chance is 20. ... Qd7!? to cause Varuzhan Akobian, U.S. Chess League, confusion, by attacking the a4-pawn. 2013) is a slightly improved for Black version of the game idea since White has 21. d5 Bd7 22. dxe6 Bxe6 23. Nxb6 had to play the non-optimal Qc2. Now I have a clear extra pawn. 9. Be5 f6 23. ... cxb6 24. Bxe6 Qc7 25. Qxb6 Qxc3 26. Instead I expected 9. ... Nhf6. The point Rec1 Qe5 27. Rb5 Qd6 28. Qxd6 Bxd6 On move 25, had I played the most of this move is to try to capture the bishop obvious move 25. … Ng6, instead of 25. ... without either weakening the position with Nc4, I could have won the tournament ... f6, or getting the knight trapped on h5 outright. I failed to notice that I could after dxe5. Now if the bishop retreats, the respond to 26. Qf3 with 26. ... Nxf4, meeting knight would go back to h5. 27. Qxc3 with Ne2+. As it was I had to trade into an endgame. 10. Bg3 Nxg3 11. hxg3 Nb6 12. a4 I pressed on for a few minutes, but he played solidly, so I did not come within striking distance. After the dust of the final round settled, my opponent and I were tied for first, along with GMs Giorgi Margvelashvili, Fidel Corrales, , and Alexander Shabalov. The wait to identify the lucky The extra pawn should be enough to tiebreak winners commenced. The previous win here since Black’s rooks are also night after round eight, I had been studying hemmed in at the back of the board. I the tiebreaks, thinking I could write a also had to play with two rooks and a Python script into which I would feed the light-squared bishop versus two rooks crosstable and experiment with tiebreak and a dark-squared bishop in round five. scenarios. I found some formulas for

modified median, but I was unable to This move may not be so logical as it 29. f4 Ra7 30. Kf2 g6 31. Rc6 Bb4 32. g4 Kg7 reproduce any of the numbers on the opens the possibility of a black piece using 33. g3 Rd8 34. Rd5 Re8 35. Rb5 Rd8 36. Rcb6 tournament website with my own calcula - the b4 . On the other hand, after Re7 37. Rb7 Rde8 38. Bd5 Kf8 39. R7b6 Kg7 40. tions. Thus I abandoned the idea. 12. ... a5 this becomes a target for my Rc6 Rd8 41. Kf3 Rde8 42. Rbb6 Rf8 43. Kg2!? I was not optimistic about being selected knight. Starting an attempt to exchange my for the playoff. For one thing, six is a lot 12. ... a5 13. Nd2 Bd7 14. Nxc4 Nd5 15. Qb3 Bc6? front g-pawn for his f-pawn, which would of players to choose from. Additionally, leave me with a strong passed e-pawn. I my fourth-round opponent Christopher The move I was most worried about was wanted to leave my rooks and bishop in Wu had withdrawn. But as it turned out, 15. ... c6 (and even 15. ... Nb4 is fine). place so that his rooks would have no I won the lottery! I was first on tiebreaks Black is more or less OK. chances to escape. while Mulyar was second. 16. Bg4 Qd7? 43. ... Ra7 44. Kh3 Re7 45. Kh4 Ra7 I began to ponder strategy for our rematch. As the leader on tiebreaks, I re - It can’t be a good idea to put the queen 45. ... h6 would not work, since the g6- ceived the privilege of choosing the white into this pin. 16. ... f5 17. Bf3 Ra6 and pawn would be too vulnerable after White pieces and extra time, in return for giving the computer claims that it is still equal, plays e4-e5 or g4-g5, clearing away the draw odds. I couldn’t recall seeing Mulyar f6-pawn. but it seems unpleasant for Black. in any blitz tournaments I had played in, 17. e4 Nxc3 18. bxc3 Kh8 46. g5 f5 47. e5 Rd8 48. Bc4 Rd2 49. Kh3 Rd8 or on the Internet Chess Club, so I as sumed

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The premier scholastic events are a key part of the gathering called the U.S. Open, even if not part of the Open itself. (l-r) Jaye and Dylan Denker (Mitchell Denker’s widow and son), Christopher Gu (Denker Champion), Dewain Barber (former Denker and Barber Chair), Advait Patel (Barber Champion), Jon Haskel (chief tournament director of all three events), Claudia Munoz, Jessica Regam (both tied for first in National Girls Invitational Tournament [NGIT] with Jennifer Yu), Jennifer Yu (NGIT Champion), Jennifer Skidmore (Women’s Committee Chair).

he must not be much of a blitz aficionado. game does not end prematurely; the oppo - Given a massive clock advan tage of five nent must make a large number of moves minutes to three minutes without any which require thought, leading him to use increment, my chances should be high, up time. While I was preparing to have as long as he didn’t turn out to secretly black against Mulyar in round nine, I had be a strong and very fast blitz player. seen a game where he played 5. Nbd2 During the half-hour before the game I against the Meran Variation. It leads to a went into frantic opening preparation relatively static pawn structure, unlike 5. mode, as if for a normal-length game. I Nc3 or 5. Bg5 dxc4. I had not studied this reviewed a file full of senselessly compli - from the white side, but I decided in those cat ed lines of the Botvinnik Variation, final moments that it was the right choice which Mulyar almost always plays. Before for the blitz game. It worked as planned the game, we sat waiting at the board for and I was able to combine pres sure on five minutes or so as a crowd gathered. the clock and the board to win the game. During this interlude, without a computer The most exciting part of winning the in front of me, I was able to analyze the playoff was securing a spot in next year’s opening more rationally. What I really U.S. Championship. Finally, I want to needed was an opening which avoided thank everyone who played in the U.S. DENKER TOURNAMENT OF HIGH sharp theoret ical lines while maintaining Open and the organizers for a seamlessly SCHOOL CHAMPIONS: tension. Such a position ensures that the run tournament. CHRISTOPHER GU The Denker Tournament of High School Champions that took place from July 26- 29 will be one of the most memorable At A Glance 115th U.S. Open Championship moments of my life. The Denker is held in memory of Grand master Arnold Denker, a Date: July 26-August 3, 2014 | Location: Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida | 385 players | Top two-time U.S. champion who made count - 1 Finishers: 1st-6th, 7 ⁄2: Conrad Holt, Michael A. Mulyar, Illia I. Nyzhnyk, Giorgi Margvelashvili, Fidel less contributions to the game of chess Corrales Jimenez, Alexander Shabalov; 7th-13th, 7: Julio J. Becerra, Ashayraj Kore, Dmitry Gurevich, include au thor ing numerous chess books, James Edward Tarjan, Levan Bregadze, John Daniel Bryant, Ruifeng Li; Master, 1st, 7: Carl A. Haessler; fascinating play over the board, and of 1 2nd-9th, 6 ⁄2: Mark Ritter, Fabio La Rota, Grant Y. Xu, Michael Langer, John Michael Burke, Toby Boas, course, founding the Arnold Denker Tourna - 1 David Tianji Peng, Antonio Arencibia, Sir Wang Jalen; Expert, 1st, 7: Mariano Sana; 2nd-7th, 6 ⁄2: ment of High School Champions. His Makaio W. Krienke, Baining Chen, Andrew B. Rea, Pranav Rudra, William H. Brock, Duncan Shepherd, relationship and games with Bobby Fischer 1 Theodore Alexander Biyiasis; Class A, 1st-2nd, 6 ⁄2: Patrick McCartney, Guy G. Hoffman; 3rd-6th, 6: are also of note. Jeremiah Williams, Truman Hoang, Jeffrey Tobergte, Robert Morris Wagner; Class B, 1st, 6: Vincent Arnold Denker’s son, Mitchell Denker, 1 shared the same passion and love for Wisniewski; 2nd, 5 ⁄2: Kiana Hajiarbabi; 3rd-9th, 5: Jason Wang, Kevin Corrigan, Rannon Huo, David 1 chess as his father, and since the passing Weber, Jonathan Naylor, Serafina Show, Alex Little; Class C, 1st, 5: Siddharth Acharya; 2nd-8th, 4 ⁄2: of his father in 2005, has been organizing A. Chavira, Samhitha Dasari, Nicholas Naylor, Carlos Barrera, Ricardo Aparicio, Christopher 1 and helping the Denker Tournament of Michael Taverni, Fun Fong; Class D, 1st-2nd, 5: Liam Thomas Pelikan, Marc Gonzalez; 3rd, 4 ⁄2: High School Champions tremendously. 1 Naman Kumar; 4th, 4: Agastya Mittal; Class E, 1st, 5: Adam Barclay; 2nd, 4 ⁄2: Vincent Galante; However, Mitchell tragically passed away 1 3rd-4th, 4: Srihitha Dasari, Jim Polfer; Unrated, 1st, 2 ⁄2: Audrey Wilkinson. | Chief Tournament in 2013. The 2014 Arnold Denker Tourna - Director: Jon Haskel. ment of High School Champions was thus

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also in memory of Mitchell Denker. Win - 0-0 Qa5 is correct. draw would have probably been enough ning the tournament was memorable not to clinch first place, I figured I had a slight just because I won the tournament, but 8. Nb3 Qh5 9. h3! edge with no losing chances, so why not mainly because of the fact that the Now White has this move available and try to press? tournament was held in honor of two great can gain a lot of space by kicking around 23. b3 Kf8 24. Kc2 e6?! men; one being one of the greatest the misplaced queen. American chess players of all time, and This inaccuracy allows me to generate the other being a loving and caring guy 9. ... 0-0 10. g4 Qe5 11. f4 Qc7 12. e4 d6 13. some favorable tactics as his b7-pawn is who was a wonderful organizer of the Be3 always unprotected. 24. ... Bc8 protecting Denker Tournament of High School the b7-pawn 25. Kd3 e6 would be about Champions. equal. The Denker Tournament of High School Champions was held in Orlando, Florida 25. dxe6 fxe6 at the Rosen Centre Hotel, where the state 25. ... Bxe6 26. e5 dxe5 27. Bxb7 grants high school champions of each of the 50 White a clear advantage due to Black’s states of America joined in one location weak a6-pawn. to compete for the title in a six-round tournament. I arrived from the small state 26. e5! of Rhode Island, which of course is not known for its abundance of chess players. Before the start of the tournament, I was definitely a bit nervous, as I was playing in one of the strongest scholastic tourna - Despite the computer’s disagreement, ments in the country. However, it is only I believe White has a slight edge due to human to feel a bit uneasy before the start his space advantage. of every tournament. Nevertheless, I was able to get off to a great start of 3/3, which 13. ... Na5! included wins over Pennsylvania’s Roman A good move as Black has less space Cano, Maine’s Matthew Fishbein, and and thus seeks to trade pieces. Oregon’s Aaron Grabinsky. In the fourth round I was paired against 14. Nxa5 Qxa5 15. Qd2 Be6 16. Nd5 Qxd2+ 17. Kxd2 the northern Californian Colin Chow. It An important move that secures an was an interesting game where I had some We arrive at a typical Maroczy bind advantage. The vulnerability of the b7- pressure, but objectively the position was endgame. White has more space but pawn is crucial for White. not enough for an advantage, and the game objectively Black should be OK. White can was a draw. Still standing strong and tied press without much risk, which was what 26. ... d5 for first at 3½/4, I knew that the last two I wanted. 26. ... dxe5 27. Bxb7 exf4 28. Bxf4 Bb5 rounds would be crucial in the fight for This may have been better, but White 17. ... Nxd5 18. cxd5 first place. In the fifth round I was paired would still retain an advantage with 29. against New Jersey’s Chris Wu, who is a I didn’t like capturing with the e-pawn Bg2, preventing Black from playing ... Bf1 strong player I have played before. Luckily (18. exd5 Bd7) because Black gets lots of and preparing the expansion of White’s for me I was able to gain a decisive advan - counterplay after say ... Rfc8 and ... b7- pawns on the queenside. tage out of the opening, and despite mak ing b5. some inaccuracies, I was eventually able 27. Bc5+! Ke8 28. Bd6 18. ... Bd7 19. Rac1 Rfc8 to win the game. Coming into the last Black now has a serious problem with round, New York’s Josh Colas and myself The continuation 19. ... Bxb2 20. Rc7 his dark-square bishop. Either his bishop were leading the tournament with 4½/5, unnecessarily allows my rooks to become remains imprisoned by White’s f4- and while a few people were not far behind very active. e5-pawns, or he trades it off and leaves with 4/5. Thus, in the last round I was himself with a bad light-square bishop. 20. Rxc8+ Rxc8 21. Rc1 Rxc1 paired against Josh. Josh choose the latter. The line 21. ... Bxb2 22. Rxc8+ Bxc8 28. ... Bh6 29. g5 Bf8 30. Kd3 Bb5+ 31. Kd4 23. Bxa7 was also possible. Symmetrical English (A38) Christopher Gu (2447) 22. Kxc1 a6 Josh Colas (2363) Denker Tournament of High School Champions (6), Orlando, Florida, 07.29.2014

1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nc3 Nf6 6. d4 cxd4 7. Nxd4 Qa5?! This move is usually held until after both sides castle so that the queen will be nicely placed on h5 to aide in a kingside attack. So this seems dubious now because White is not castled yet, and thus can take advantage of the misplaced queen 31. ... Bxd6? on h5. Josh told me after the game that he mixed up the move order. 7. ... 0-0 8. Here Josh offered a draw. Although a This gives White an extremely strong

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on d6. 31. ... Be7 intending 36. ... Bf5 also be hopeless for Black: 40. axb5 axb5 ... Kd7 would have been a better defense. 41. Be2 Kc6 42. Bxb5+ and White wins. No better is 36. ... d4 37. Kxd4 Kxd6 White would still retain an edge after tries 38. Bg2 Bf5 39. Bb7 Kc7 40. Be4 Bg4 41. 40. axb5 axb5 41. Kxd4 Kxd6 42.Be2 like 32. Bf3 Kd7 33. Bxe7 Kxe7 34. b4, Ke5. but it may have not been enough to win. The weakness on b5 is decisive. 32. exd6 Kd7 33. Ke5 37. Be2 Bh3 38. Bd1 Bf5 39. a4 42. ... Kc6 43. Ke5 Bh3 44. Bf3+ Kd7 45. Be2 Kc6 46. Kf6 Kd5 47. Bxb5 Ke4 48. Bc6+ Kxf4 Black, helpless, can only passively wait. 49. b5 e5 50. b6 Bc8 51. b7 Bxb7 52. Bxb7 33. ... Be2 34. h4 Bg4 35. b4 Kg4 53. Kxe5 Kxh4 54. Kf6 Kh5 55. Be4, Black resigned. Planning a2-a4, a5, Bf1, and b4-b5, occupying the b5-square with my bishop. With this win I was able to secure clear first place in the Denker Tournament of 35. ... b5 High School Champions! I was very happy The text move is a desperate attempt with my play, and also with the tournament to stop the aforementioned plan, but White overall. Participating in the Denker Tour - is now able to take advantage of the na ment of High School Champions is weaknesses on the queenside. already a huge honor, and to win was something that I certainly did not expect. 36. Bf1! I hope that the legacy of Arnold and Mitchell Preparing to bring the bishop on the a4- Denker will be carried on for years to come, 39. ... d4 d1 diagonal and play a4, which would create and will bring about more and more chess a decisive weakness on the queenside. Desperation. 39. ... Bh3, waiting, would players for future generations.

At A Glance Denker Tournament of High School Champions

1 Date: July 26-29, 2014 | Location: Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida | 46 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 5 ⁄2: Christopher Gu; 2nd, 5: Edward Song; 3rd-5th, 1 4 ⁄2: Nicky Korba, Christopher Wu, Joshua Colas; 6th-13th, 4: Colin Chow, Sam A. Schmakel, Benjamin Caiello, Nicholas Rosenthal, Kushan Tyagi, Kevin Y. Cao, 1 Michael Wang, Matthew Fishbein; 14th-17th, 3 ⁄2: Aaron Grabinsky, Siddharth Arun, Kevin Bu, Reece E. Thompson. | Chief Tournament Director: Jon Haskel.

and so if I won that would secure first 9. Bxd7+ place. It led to a rook ending where I was Also possible is 9. Bb3 c4 10. Ba2 when up a pawn, but it was still drawn. There White will activate the light-squared bishop were some mistakes by both sides and I with Bb1, Ne2, and c2-c3. gave him an opportunity to draw in a winning position. Here is the game: 9. ... Qxd7 10. Ne2 Nc6 11. c3 c4 Playing for the pawn break ... b5-b4. French Defense (C16) 12. 0-0 Nge7 13. Nd2 h5?! FM David Brodsky (2253) Black is still alright after this, but the Advait Patel (2265) immediate 13. ... Nf5 was fine. The h5- Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions (6), pawn could be a weakness later. I was 07.29.2014 worried about 14. g4? Nh4 15. Ng3 but Notes by Patel. this is fine for Black. 15. ... Be7 16. f4 0-0 followed by ... f7-f5. 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 b6!? A line played by Petrosian. The idea is 14. b3 BARBER TOURNAMENT OF K-8 to play ... Ba6 at some point trading the Attempts to open the position up with CHAMPIONS: ADVAIT PATEL bishops. my king in the center. When I found out the last morning of 5. a3 Bf8 6. Bb5+ c6 7. Ba4 Bd7 8. Nf3 c5 14. ... cxb3 15. Nxb3 Nf5 the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions that I was paired against David Brodsky, I immediately had a flashback from the North American Youth Chess Champi- onship (NAYCC) in Tarrytown, New York. In that tournament David finished half a point ahead of me taking first place. It was my goal this summer to win one of these two tournaments, the NAYCC or the Barber. Of course, as fate decided, I played David Brodsky. My game with David was very intense. Around move 40 I realized that John Burke lost to Joshua Sheng

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16. Ng3 Nxg3 17. fxg3 This wins a pawn but it still should be 58. Rf5+? a draw. Black is fine after 17. hxg3 Be7. 58. Kg1! the only move that draws. 58. 35. Rxc7 Nxd4 36. Nxd4 Rxd4 37. Rxa7 Kf5 ... Kxg3 59. Re1 passive defense works 17. ... Ne7 18. Qf3 Nf5 19. c4?! 38. a5?! with knight pawns; 58. Re1 Rg2 the finish Black is doing well after this. 19. h3 This isn’t really a bad move. It just gives would be similar to the game. makes it difficult for Black to play ... Be7. Black more practical chances. 38. Rxg7 58. ... Kxg3 e.g. 19. ... Be7? 20. g4 hxg4 21. hxg4 Nh6 Rxa4 39. Rb7 Rb4 40. Kf3 White has some 22. Bxh6 followed by Qxf7+. counterplay. Now Black just sets up a Lucena position. 19. ... Rd8 20. Bg5 Be7 21. Bxe7 Qxe7 22. 38. ... bxa5 39. Rxa5 59. Rf8 Rd1+ 60. Ke2 Rg1 61. Rg8 Kh2 62. Rac1 dxc4 23. Rxc4 Rh8+ Kg2 63. Rg8 g3 64. Ke3 Rb1 65. Rg7 Kh2 66. Rh7+ Kg1 67. Rg7 g2 68. Ke2 Rb4 69. I didn’t really consider 23. ... Qxa3 Rg6 Kh2 70. Rh6+ Kg3 71. Rg6+ Kh3 because after 24. Qc6+ it looked too risky. I almost played 71. ... Rg4?? which 23. ... 0-0 24. a4 Rd7 allows White to draw with 72. Rxg4+ Kxg4 This move defends the seventh rank 73. Kf2 Kh3 74. Kg1 Kg3. and prepares to double on the d-file. 72. Rh6+ Kg3 73. Rg6+ Kh2 74. Rh6+ Kg1 75. 25. Rfc1 Qg5 Rg6 Rb7 76. Rh6 Re7+, White resigned. Threatening 26. ... Nxd4 27. Nxd4 Rxd4 If 77. Kf3 then 77. ... Kf1 and if the 28. Rxd4 Qxc1+ winning a pawn. king goes to the d-file, then 77. ... Re5 with the Lucena position. 26. Qf2 f6?! A bad attempt to complicate things 39. ... Re4 40. Ra7 g5 41. Kf3 g4+ 42. Kf2 Rb4 because he was in time pressure. The 43. Rg7 Rb2+ 44. Kf1 Rb3 45. Kf2 Rb2+ 46. simple 26. ... Rfd8 is best. Kf1 Rb4 47. Kf2 Kxe5 48. Rg8 Rb2+ 49. Kf1 Rb4 50. Rg7 Kf6 51. Rg8 e5 52. Kf2 Kf5 53. 27. Qf4?! Ra8 Rb2+ 54. Kf1 Rd2 Black gets a better, but drawn ending Preparing 55. ... Ke4 56. Ra4+ Rd4. after this. 27. exf6 Rxf6 28. Qf4 Black has nothing. 55. Ra3? Black has a forced win now. Best is 55. 27. ... Qxf4 28. gxf4 Rfd8 29. Rc6 Kf7 Ra4 when White shuffles his rook back and forth on a4, b4, and c4. If Black ever plays ... e4 then White gives a check on the fifth rank. And 55. Ra4 Rd4 56. Ra2 Ke4 57. After the game I was very happy that I Ke2 also holds. won the tournament. I played some skittles 55. ... Ke4 56. Ra5 Ke3? games with the Denker representative of my state until the closing ceremony. The Winning for Black is 56. ... Rd5 57. Ra3 closing ceremony had a little trivia game (57. Ra8 Ke3 then ... e4 and ... Kf3. If 58. based on what they told us during the Ra3+ then 58. ... Rd3.) 57. ... Rd3 58. Ra6 opening ceremony. Each person that (58. Ra5 Kf3) 58. ... Kf3 59. Rf6+ Kxg3. answers a question got a magnetic chess 57. Rxe5+ Kf3 set. I answered a question and was using that set on the way back home. After that the awards were presented and the team The hasty 29. ... Nxd4 reduces Black’s prizes were given out. Overall this tourna - winning chances a lot after 30. Nxd4 Rxd4 ment was a great experience and I hope I 31. exf6 gxf6 32. Rxe6 Rxf4 33. Re7. get to experi ence it all over again. 30. Rc7 Kg6 31. g3 h4 Ultimately I hope to become the world champion. First, though, I want to beat a Softening White’s pawn chain. grandmaster (GM). Every time I got a 32. Kg2 hxg3 33. hxg3 fxe5 34. fxe5 winning position against a GM, I find a way to mess it up! After 34. dxe5? Rd3 35. R1c3 Kh5 will eventu ally win the g3-pawn. See the next page for our National Girls Invitational 34. ... Rxc7 report by Jennifer Yu. At A Glance Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions

1 Date: July 26-29, 2014 | Location: Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida | 48 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 5: Advait Patel; 2nd-5th, 4 ⁄2: Angel Hernandez-Camen, Bovey Liu, Joshua Sheng, Michael L. Chen; 6th-13th, 4: John M. Burke, David Brodsky, Sahil Sinha, Ryan Sowa, Sanjay Ghatti, Howard Zhong, Yoon-Young Kim, 1 Ryan D. Swerdlin; 14th-19th, 3 ⁄2: Emmanuel Carter, David Tianjian Peng, Siddharth G. Banik, Arshaq Saleem, Rachel J. Ulrich, Ethan Xie. | Chief Tournament Director: Jon Haskel.

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USCF National Events / 2014 U.S. Open (A13) 13. ... Nxh4 14. Bxh4 Nc6 WFM Jennifer Yu (2160) Developing the knight and possibly Lilia Poteat (2081) preparing for an attack on c4 with a knight National Girls Invitational Tournament (3) on a5 and ... Ba6 like she did later on. 07.27.2014 15. f4 1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 Bb4 3. e4 Ne7 4. d4 0-0 5. Nf3 Preparing to play d4-d5 when Black will f5 6. Bd3 b6 7. 0-0 Bxc3 8. bxc3 Bb7 9. Qe2 not have a chance to play ... Ne5. Ng6 10. Bg5 Qc8 15. ... Na5 16. Qh5 Now my position is better because Black is not fully developed and isn’t active with a badly-placed queen. The move 10. ... Qe8 was much more active than the move played in the game but 11. exf5 exf5 12. Qxe8 Rxe8 13. Bxf5 simply wins a pawn. 11. exf5 exf5 12. Rfe1 d6 13. Nh4 NATIONAL GIRLS INVITATIONAL: This loses a little bit of my advantage JENNIFER YU because 13. h4 ... The NGIT or the National Girls Invita- tional Tournament is unique in many ways. All the participants at the tourna - ment passed some kind of criteria to 16. ... g6 represent their state in the event. I was I was hoping for this as it weakens the honored when I found out that I would dark squares. A sample variation is 16. ... be representing Virginia. The participants c5 17. g4 cxd4 18. cxd4 Be4 19. Rxe4 fxe4 included beginners, amateurs, and some 20. Bxe4 threaten ing and of the nation’s top-rated girls. Maybe mate when White has the following ideas: because of this large range of players, the 20. ... g6 21. Qg5 threatening 22. Bd5+ and tournament contained many surprises 23. Qf6+ if ... Kh8 and 23. Qe7+ if ... Kg7. and upsets. The Orlando setting was nice, calm and 17. Qg5 Re8 ... either wins material right away or very fitting for a —only This is a blunder but I didn’t catch it. the thumping of pieces and occasional gets an advantageous position by trying pattering of feet could be heard. Meanwhile to force the black knight to h8 by h4-h5 18. Re7 and penetrating in e7. the main lobby was bustling with tourists Even stronger is 18. Rxe8+ Qxe8 19. Re1 13. ... h6 Trying to force the bishop clutching shopping bags and oversized (19. Bxf5 A good move taking a free pawn.) away but White can still play h5 anyway Mickey Mouse dolls. 19. ... Qf8 20. Re7 Re8 (20. ... Rc8) 21. (13. ... Nd7 14. h5 Nh8 15. Be7 Re8 [15. When the tournament started, it was Rxc7 Be4 22. Bf1 d5 23. cxd5 Bxd5 24. ... Rf7 16. Ng5] 16. Bxf5; 13. ... Rf7 Even fun at first to see some old friends and Rxa7 Bxa2 25. Bb5. meet new ones but I could feel the tension if Black tried to give the black knight a slowly building up with each round. Every square on f8 and more protection for the 18. ... Rxe7 seventh file I still have 14. h5 Nf8 15. h6 single game was a challenge and a single No better is 18. ... Nc6 19. Rxe8+ Qxe8 Ng6 16. hxg7 Kxg7 17. Qe3 with penetra - mistake could cost you. To be honest, 20. Bxf5 wins a pawn and if 20. ... Qe3+ tion in the dark squares around the black when I entered this tournament as one 21. Kh1 Qxc3, then 22. Be6+. of the top-rated players, I did not really king) 14. h5 Nh8 (14. ... hxg5 15. hxg6 think about winning it. I knew from first- g4 16. Ng5) 15. Be7 Rf7 (15. ... Re8 16. 19. Qxe7 Qe8 Nh4 Nf7 17. Bxf5 Nd7 18. Qg4 with a hand experiences and from others and White invades on the seventh after 19. crushing advantage and winning the their encountering situations that scholas - ... Nc6 20. Qg5 Qf8 21. d5 Nd8 22. Re1. tic tournaments were hard to predict. knight) 16. c5 clearing the c4-square for When my last game was over, I did not White’s bishop. 16. ... dxc5 (16. ... d5 Now 20. Re1 Qxe7 21. Rxe7 17. Bh4 clearing the e-file and making know where I stood on tiebreaks and I Now that the rook penetrates the things like Ne5 possible in certain was thrilled I had won. seventh rank I am simply winning. Overall, I learned many things from this variations. 17. ... bxc5 18. Ne5 Rf8 19. tournament. I had a great time too playing Qf3 Although White is down by a pawn 21. ... Ba6 22. Rxc7 d5 23. Bf6 Bxc4 24. Bxc4 chess and meeting other girls from all Black cannot do much to improve her Nxc4 25. Rg7+ Kf8 26. Rxh7 Re8 27. Be5 a5 over the country. Here is my favorite game, position so White has a huge advantage.) 28. Rd7 g5 29. Rxd5 g4 30. Kf2 Kf7 31. Rd7+ against New Yorker Lilia Poteat: 17. Bc4 Nc6 18. dxc5 Nxe7 19. Qxe7. Ke6 32. Rc7 Kd5 33. Rf7, Black resigned.

At A Glance National Girls Invitational Tournament

Date: July 26-29, 2014 | Location: Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida | 44 players | Top Finishers: 1st-3rd, 5: Jennifer R. Yu, Jessica Regam, Claudia E. Munoz; 1 4th-5th, 4 ⁄2: Kimberly Ding, Veronika Zilajeva; 6th-13th, 4: Becca Lampman, Miranda Liu, Lilia Meilan Poteat, Carissa Shiwen Yip, Emma E. Wing, Saithanusri 1 Avirneni, Margaret M. Hua, Rebecca Deland, 14th-18th, 3 ⁄2: Evan Xiang, Annie Wang, Lauren Treiman, Brynna Bartlett, Lauren Kleidermacher. | Chief Tournament Director: Jon Haskel.

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In the Arena / 3rd Washington International

Azarov Dominates D.C. The strong field at the Washington International provided norm opportunities not generally available in the U.S., and it pays off as Samuel Sevian gets his third grandmaster norm.

By MICHAEL REGAN

he Third Annual Washington International was held from August 9-14 in Rockville, Maryland. GM T Sergei Azarov (BLR) won the A- section with a score of 7/9 and took home the $4,000 first place prize ahead of six players a full point behind that tied for second. FIDE norms were on the minds of sev - eral of the players in the third year of this event that attracted 14 grandmasters and 15 international masters from all over the world as well as seven of the top 10 under- 21 players in the U.S., many of whom were working on earning FIDE norms. The quest for grandmaster norms was especially exciting for 13-year-old IM Samuel Sevian (MA) and 15-year-old IM Akshat Chandra (NJ). Both started strong. After five rounds, Samuel was at +4 and Akshat was at +3. That small edge led to Samuel playing slightly higher-rated opponents in the second half of the tournament, giving him the advantage 1 when the two, both with scores of 5 ⁄2/8, were paired in the last round. Samuel only needed a draw to earn a grandmaster norm, while Akshat, playing black, needed a win. In the end, the game was drawn and only Samuel received a grandmaster norm (his third). Akshat would have earned his norm if the average rating of his opponents had been two points higher. Samuel (FIDE 2454) doesn’t turn 14 until December and just needs to get his rating above 2500 before he is 14 years and 10 months old to become the youngest grandmaster in U.S. history, beating out . He is already the youngest international master in U.S. history, earn - ing the title late last year. He earned his other two grandmaster norms this same calendar year (12th Foxwoods Open and 2014 CCSCSL Invitational GM). PHOTO: MICHAEL REGAN 14-year-old FM Kesav Viswanadha (CA) was also able to earn an international master norm. The strength of the tourna - ment had him being paired up every 13-year-old IM Samuel Sevian will now be GM-Elect Samuel Sevian when he adds 46 rating points.

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his “novelty” against him! I had to calculate the following lines, which seemed to lead to a strong . 11. ... c5 White has full after 11. ... Bxb2 12. Bxa5 Bxa1 13. Nc3 Bxc3 (13. ... Bb2 14. d6 Nc6 15. Bxc7 Qe8 16. Nd5) 14. Bxc3 d6 (14. ... f6 15. e5!) 15. Bf6 Bg4 16. Qd2 Bxf3 17. gxf3); 11. ... Nc4 12. Bc3 Nxb2 (12. ... Bxc3 13. Nxc3 Nxb2 14. Qd4) 13. Qc1 Nc4 14. Bxg7 Kxg7 15. Bb3 Nb6 16. Qc3+ f6 17. Nbd2. 12. Bc3 Another possibility was 12. d6 when Black resigned at move 41 in Zherebukh- Zvjaginsev/12th European Individual Chess Championship, Aix-les-Bains, France, 2011. 12. ... Bxc3 GM Sergei Azarov of topped the international field by a full point. The line 12. ... d6 13. Bxg7 Kxg7 14. b3 gives White an extra option of develop - round. This led to him playing four grand - game was no less complex thanks to my ing the knight to d2 after ... Bg4 with a masters and three international masters opponent’s challenging play. subsequent capture on f3. in his first seven games. 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nge7 The Washington International, run by 13. Nxc3 d6 14. b3 the Maryland Chess Association (MCA), has The Steinitz Defense. I restrict his knight on a5 (14. h3 stop - several characteristics that make it unique, 5. 0-0 ping 14. ... Bg4 allows the knight on a5 the most important being that the tourna - to get out via 14. ... Nc4 15. b3 Na3 16. ment is set up to pro vide both a high-quality I have also played 5. c3 before. Bd3 f6 with interesting play). playing envi ron ment and a strong field. The 5. ... g6 6. c3 Bg7 7. d4 exd4 8. cxd4 b5 9. Bc2 minimum FIDE rating of 2100 in the A- 14. ... Bg4 section and conditions for non-U.S. grand - The bishop stands better on c2 here I anticipated this move, as the knight masters and international masters led to than on b3, because after I play d4-d5, on f3 plays the key role in supporting the that section having a median rating of 2400 Na5 does not come with tempo: 9. Bb3 0- e4-e5 advance and also vacates space on FIDE and over half the field being grand- 0 10. d5 Na5. the queenside for the pieces (White also masters and international masters. 9. ... 0-0 has an edge after 14. ... b4 15. Na4 Bd7 IM, now GM-Elect, Sevian had a nice 16. Nb2). win against GM Yaro Zherebukh to put Also playable is 9. ... d5 10. exd5 Nxd5 him into sole first place in the A-section 11. Bg5 Nce7. 15. h3 Bxf3 16. Qxf3 Nc8 17. Rad1 after five rounds. 10. d5 Na5 I played this move a bit too fast; I thought that the main plan was to play White is slightly better after 10. ... Nb4 e4-e5. I impatiently started down that 11. Bb3 a5 12. a3 Na6 13. d6 cxd6 14. path when instead I first had to improve Ruy Lopez (C60) Qxd6 because of Black’s d7-weakness. IM Samuel Sevian (2553) the position of my knight (17. Nd1 Nb6 GM (2709) 11. Bd2 18. Ne3 and from here the white knight 3rd Annual Washington International (5) can go to g4, supporting the f4-f5 advance). 08.11.2014 (see diagram top of next column) 17. ... Nb6 18. a3 Rc8 19. Ne2 Notes by Sevian. White offers material for a strong attack. The knight goes to g3 to support f4-f5. I was going into round five after a good Surprisingly after the game when I checked 1 start, 3 ⁄2/4. I had a very interesting game this line, I saw the game GM Yaroslav 19. ... Nd7 20. Ng3 Nb7 21. Qe3 Qf6 with Illya Nyzhnyk in round four playing Zherebukh (FIDE 2559, UKR)-GM Vadim the Botvinnik Variation of the Slav. This Zvjaginsev (FIDE 2663, RUS)! so I played (see diagram top of next page) PHOTO: MICHAEL REGAN

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BLACK TO PLAY 22. f4 34. Qf4? It’s been a long game and my opponent With the idea of 23. e5 dxe5 24. f5. After I played this I immediately realized has held on pretty well but this was the 22. ... Qb2?! I had 34. Bxe4 (The proof is 34. Bxe4 Qxe4 last critical moment of the game. 35. Qf6+ Kg8 36. Rg5+ Qg6 37. Rxg6+ hxg6 He took off his gloves and so did I. (22. 38. Qxb2 and White should be winning for 60. ... h3? ... Qg7 23. Rf2 Rce8 24. Rb1 Nb6 25. Qf3 the following reasons, after opening the h- and White has a strong attack). file with g2-g4, the white rook will transfer After 60 moves he makes his first real mistake. This is a tough position and I 23. Rf2 Qxa3 24. e5 c4 25. f5!! to the h-file and connect with the queen on h8, or White could just trade a pair of thought that he probably couldn’t hold a White has no time to waste with e5-e6. rooks and bring the king to h6! draw but looking at it afterwards he could have: 60. ... Bd7! 61. b6 Bc8. These moves 25. ... cxb3 26. Bb1 34. ... Rc4 35. Re5 Qa7+ 36. Kh2 and (more importantly) the idea behind The bishop must stay on this diagonal. them were necessary to find. The idea is Better is 36. Kh1! f6 37. Rxe4. that, surprisingly, I cannot break through 26. ... dxe5 27. Qh6 Qe7 36. ... f5? if he sits tight and holds his position. The main line is 62. Kf2 (62. Kg2 Kf6 63. Kh3 Here I spent 15 minutes calculating Black can equalize with 36. ... f6 37. Kg5) 62. ... Kf6 (It is important that he White’s options, reaching the one minute Rxe4 Qb8!. brings his king to g5.) 63. Ke3 Kg5 64. mark. Yaroslav had only about a minute Kf3 Ba6 which draws; The knight is as well. The rest of the game was played 37. Rxf5 Rxf5 38. Qxf5 Qc7+ 39. Kh1 Qe7 uneatable 60. ... Kxd4? 61. f6 Be6 62. b6, on the increment. Here he actually flagged, but White is and White gets a queen. 28. Nh5! simply winning anyway. 61. Kg3 Kf6 Less effective is 28. f6 Nxf6 29. Nf5 gxf5 40. Rd7 Rc1+ 41. Kh2 Rc5 30. Rxf5 Ne4!! (30. ... Kh8 31. d6 Nxd6 No better is 61. ... Bd7 62. b6 Bc8 63. 32. Rxf6 e4 33. Rfxd6) 31. Bxe4 f6 32. 41. ... Qxd7 42. Qf8 mate. Kh2 And now Black is in . And Rh5 Rc7 33. Rd3 Kf7 when Black keeps after 63. ... Kf6 64. Kxh3 White brings 42. Qf2! Qe5+ 43. g3 Qf5 44. Qd4+ Qe5 45. his king up to help the f-pawn promote. the extra material. 28. Ne4 gxf5 29. Rxf5 Rd8+ Kg7 46. Qd7+ Kh6 47. Qd2+ Kg6 48. f6 30. Rf3 Kh8 and the attack seems to Bxe4+ Qxe4 49. Qd6, Black resigned. have stopped. 62. Kxh3 28. ... gxh5 29. f6 Nxf6 30. d6! Nxd6 31. Rxf6 Now he can’t stop both of my passed Kayden Troff, the current youngest U.S. pawns since my king is no longer tied e4 32. Rfxd6 GM (although several players in this event down to his passed h-pawn. Despite the seeming material equality, may soon claim this distinction), had a the black king is way too exposed. very interesting endgame win against FM Kevin Wang in round six. 62. ... Kg5 63. Kg3 Bd7 64. b6 Bc8 65. Kf3 Ba6 32. ... b2? 66. Ke3 Kf6 67. Kf4 Bb7 68. Nb3 Bc6 The following two alternatives fail: 32. Also losing is 68. ... Bc8 69. Nc5 d4 70. ... Rfe8 33. R1d5 Kh8 34. Bxe4; 32. ... The last critical moment b7 Bxb7 71. Nxb7 d3 72. Nc5 d2 73. Ne4+ GM Kayden Troff (2617) Rc7 33. Bxe4 Qxe4 34. Rd8. This keeps Kf7 74. Nxd2. FM Kevin Wang (2402) Black in the game: 32. ... Rc5 33. Qe3 3rd Annual Washington International (6) Qe5 34. Qxb3 Rc1. 08.11.2014 69. Na5 Ba8 70. b7 Bxb7 71. Nxb7 d4 72. 33. R6d5 Kh8 Notes by Troff. Nc5, Black resigned.

At A Glance 3rd Annual Washington International

Date: August 9-14, 2014 | Location: Rockville Hilton, Rockville, Maryland | 81 players | Top Finishers: “A” Section, 1st, 7: Sergei Azarov; 2nd-7th, 6: Yaroslav 1 Zherebukh, Ioan Cristian Chirila, Akshat Chandra, Samuel Sevian, Levan Bregadze, Justin Sarkar; 8th-14th, 5 ⁄2: Illya Nyzhnyk, Oliver A. Barbosa, Kayden W. Troff, 1 1 Bryan G. Smith, Darwin Yang, , Michael A. Mulyar; “B” Section, 1st, 6 ⁄2: Jeffery E. Chang; 2nd, 6: Jennifer R. Yu; 3rd-6th, 4 ⁄2: Kevin L. Zhou, Arthur

Tang, Sathish R. Nath, Andy Huang; 7th-12th, 4: Sahil Sinha, Sean Senft, Josh Daniel Hiban, Pranav Prem, Joshua Altman, Pinyi Hu. | Chief Tournament Director: Michael Atkins. For the full crosstable, .pgn for the A-section games, and a picture gallery, visit: http://washintl.mdchess.com.

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

The King’s Indian Attack, àa la Reshevsky The great Sammy Reshevsky brings all his pieces to bear in an overwhelming attack on James Sherwin’s king. By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

A VERY FLEXIBLE WAY FOR WHITE TO that the note to Black’s move is over and 14. … Nxe5 begin a chess game is with the King’s White’s move is on the next line.** This removes one knight, while clearing Indian Attack. The basic setup (Ngf3, g3, the a8-h1 diagonal for the c8-bishop.** Bg2, d3, Nbd2, and 0-0) can be achieved 10. Nc4 Par Score 5 with various move orders, thus allowing This improves the position of the knight, 15. Nxe5 Par Score 4 for all kinds of favorable transpositions. while opening a line for his queen-bishop. Now White threatens 16. c4 (1 bonus A worthy example of it is the game Samuel point). Reshevsky versus James Sherwin (Black) 10. ... Qc7 from the Lessing Rosenwald Tournament Sherwin keeps the white knight out of 15. … Bb7 played at the end of 1954 and the begin- e5, even if only temporarily. Meanwhile, With this, Black apparently contests ning of 1955. Here we see the great the try 10. ... b5?! only chases the knight the long diagonal just in time. If instead Reshevsky in full-scale attack, using all where it wants to go: 11. Nce5 Nxe5 12. 15. ... Bxe5, then 16. Qxe5 Qxe5 17. Rxe5, his pieces to bring down the black king. Nxe5 when 12. ... Bb7?, which drops mate- with threats of 18. c4 and 18. Bxh6 (1 The opening moves were: rial to 13. c4!.** bonus point).** 11. a4 Par Score 5 16. a5! Par Score 6 King’s Indian Attack (A08) White stops ... b7-b5 and insures the The threat is 17. a6 Bc8 18. c4 (1 bonus Samuel Reshevsky stability of the knight on c4. point). If 16. ... Rab8, then 17. axb6 axb6 James Sherwin 18. Ra7 is unpleasant for Black (1 bonus Lessing Rosenwald Tournament, New York, 11. … Rd8 point). 1954-1955 Black places the rook on a half-. But this is a case of minors before 16. … Ne7? 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 g6 3. Bg2 Bg7 4. 0-0 0-0 5. d3 majors. Better was 11. ... b6, followed by This is meant to clear the diagonal for d5 6. Nbd2 c5 7. e4 e6 8. Re1 Nc6 9. exd5 12. ... Bb7.** a trade of light-square bishops. But it also Nxd5 12. Qe2 Par Score 5 blocks the seventh rank, so the queen no longer defends f7.** Reshevsky increases his control over e5. Accept full credit for 12. c3. 17. Nxf7! Par Score 6

12. … b6 17. … Kxf7 With 12. ... Nd4 13. Nxd4 cxd4, Black If 17. ... Bxg2, then 18. Nxd8 drops the could try to take advantage of White’s Exchange (1 bonus point).** inaccuracy.** 18. Qxe6+ Par Score 4 13. c3 Par Score 5 The queen breaks into Black’s camp, White makes sure to keep the enemy while garnering a second pawn. knight out of d4. 18. … Kf8 13. … h6 Now make sure you have the above posi- tion set up on your . As you Black in turn stops Bc1-g5. All the same, 19. Bf4 Par Score 5 play through the remaining moves in this he should complete what he started, 13. Two pawns is normally not enough for game, use a piece of paper to cover the ... Bb7.** a piece, but here White has the initiative article, exposing White’s next move only and is able to feed new pieces into the 14. Nfe5 Par Score 5 after trying to guess it. If you guess cor- attack with gain of time. Accept 1 bonus rectly, give yourself the par score. The knight enters the square at e5. This point if you saw this move when sacrificing Sometimes points are also rewarded for is what Reshevsky has been building up at f7. second-best moves, and there may be to with his previous moves. At the same 19. … Qd7 bonus points—or deductions—for other time, he clears the diagonal for his king moves and variations. Note that ** means bishop. Black not only moves his queen out of

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

Problem I Problem II Problem III ABCs of Chess Pin Remove Guard Driving Off 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. November Exercise: Many opening variations offered in standard texts and online databases wind up in positions with approximate equality, with one side perhaps having a slight edge. As a good practice, when such positions are Problem IV Problem V Problem VI reached, summarize the advantages Unpin Zwischenschach Simplification one side has (let’s say White). After doing that, shift focus to the Black side. Again, list the positive features of the position, this time from Black’s perspective. This exercise emphasizes that chess constrains us to deal with the hand we’re dealt. That is, even when losing, we must choose an optimal strategy. In that way, playing chess is a bit like practicing law.

danger, but he invites a trade of queens, 24. Rae4 Par Score 5 28. … Rxf3 which White avoids.** Reshevsky intensifies the pressure on The try 28. ... Qg6 prolongs resistance, 20. Bxb7 Par Score 5 the pinned knight. but White wins the ending easily enough after 29. Qe6+ Qxe6 30. Rxf8+ and 31. 24. … bxa5 20. … Qxb7 Rxe6.** About the only piece Black can move is 21. Bd6 Par Score 5 his king. But on 24. ... Kf7, there comes 29. Rxg7+ Par Score 4 25. Qe6+ Kf8 26. R1e3, threatening 27. White has inserted queen and bishop … Rf3+. So Black makes a pawn capture.** 29. Black resigned. deep into enemy territory and, given time, Black gives up rather than be mated will double rooks on the king-file, winning 25. R1e3 Par Score 5 after 29. ... Kh8 30. Rh7+ Kg8 31. Qg7 the pinned knight. There’s also the threat The threat is 26. Rf3+ Kg8 27. Qe6+ mate (1 bonus point). of 22. axb6, and Black cannot recapture and 28. Rf7. We’ve seen this before. without dropping his knight (1 bonus In addition to the On-Line Viewer of the current point). That prompts the Exchange sacri- 25. … Qb6 issue, archival Chess Life PDFs and .pgn files are fice. If 25. ... g4, then 26. Rf4+ etc. The text available on uschess.org, Chess Life Magazine, 21. … Rxd6 move, set up by his previous pawn cap- Downloadable Files. Issues are archived starting ture, invites a queen trade, which White with October 2008. This eliminates the bishop, but not nec- easily evades.** essarily the pin.** 26. Rf3+ Par Score 5 22. Qxd6 Par Score 4 TOTAL YOUR SCORE TO DETERMINE 26. … Kg8 22. … Re8 YOUR APPROXIMATE RATING BELOW: Black secures his knight, which is the 27. Qd7 Par Score 5 Total Score Approx. Rating best he can do under the circumstances.** Now both rook and knight are under 95+ 2400+ 23. Ra4 Par Score 6 fire. And, if 27. ... Qc6, White has 28. Rxe7 or 28. Qxc6 (1 bonus point for each). 81-94 2200-2399 White threatens 24. Rf4+, when 22. ... 66-80 2000-2199 Kg8 is met by 25. Qe6+ Kh7 26. Rf7 (1 27. … Rf8 51-65 1800-1999 bonus point). Here the diagonal pin has Black hopes for a trade of rooks, 28. been abandoned in favor of vertical and Rxf8+ Bxf8.** 36-50 1600-1799 horizontal pins. 28. Rxe7 Par Score 6 21-35 1400-1599 23. … g5 At last the knight has fallen. The text 06-20 1200-1399 The rook must be kept from reaching sacrifices the f3-rook. It hardly makes a 0-05 under 1200 f4.** difference whether Black accepts it or not.

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

The Moment of Truth: Rook Endings “[Rook endings] are often so complex, so replete with tactical nuances and daunting calculation tasks that even grandmasters tend to slip up at critical junctures.” By GM

ROOK ENDINGS. WHAT NEEDS TO BE passed pawns are not far enough advanced Kf8 67. Rh5 Ke8 68. Ke6 and Black’s king said? They are often so complex, so replete to generate serious counterplay. Black had will never evade his bloodthirsty pur- with tactical nuances and daunting cal- two ways to contain the passer from behind, suants. This king-chasing motif features culation tasks that even grandmasters but only one kept the advantage: prominently in chess compositions, but tend to slip up at critical junctures. The it seldom occurs in actual games. following captivating encounter be tween A. 49. ... Rh3+? 50. Ke4 Rd3 is the most two of the strongest American chess play- straightforward option, but it allows White’s A2. 52. Rb1 leads to the same result, ers of all time is a case in point. king to break free and lend crucial support albeit in a far less spectacular way. After to the ailing pawn. After 51. Kxe5 Rd2, 52. ... Kf7 53. Rf1+ Ke8 54. Ke6 Re2+ 55. White has a choice between the adventur- Kd5 Rxb2 56. Re1+ Kd8 57. Re5! White’s The moment of truth ous 52. Rf8 and the cautious 52. Rb1. piece activity compensates for his material IM Let’s dive in headfirst! deficit. After 57. ... Ra2 58. Rxg5 Kd7 GM Arthur Bisguier White has nothing better than to repeat New York, 1959 A1. 52. Rf8 Rxb2 (52. ... b4?! is less test- moves with 59. Rg7+ Kd8 60. Rg8+. ing: 53. cxb4 Rxb2 54. d7 Re2+ 55. Kd4 Rd2+ 56. Kxc4 Rxd7 57. Kxb3 with an B. 49. ... b4! is the second way to contain immediate draw) 53. Rg8+ (but not 53. White’s passer from behind. The key dif- d7?? Re2+ 54. Kd6 Rd2+ 55. Kc7 b2 56. ference between this move and 49. ... Rh3+ Rf1 b4 57. cxb4 c3, when the pawns are is that after 50. cxb4 Rd4, White’s king unstoppable) 53. ... Kf7 54. d7 Re2+ 55. remains cut off and the passed pawn falls Kf5 (the key difference: White’s king is immediately. The b-pawn is also unsup- able to stay away from the d-file) 55. ... ported, and after 51. b5 Rxd6 52. Rc1 Rd2 56. d8=Q Rxd8 57. Rxd8 b2 58. Rd7+ Rb6 53. Rxc4 Rxb5 White’s drawing (forcing the king back) 58. ... Ke8 59. Rd1 chances are minimal. A far more resilient b4 and a fascinating position arises. defense is 50. d7, but even here, after 50. ... Rh3+ 51. Ke2 (51. Ke4 Rd3) 51. ... Rh8 (an unfortunate necessity, since 51. ... Rd3? looks like a draw by perpetual after Black is two pawns up, but his material 52. Rd1 bxc3 53. Rxd3 cxd3+ 54. Kf2 advantage will turn meaningless if he is cxb2 55. d8=Q b1=Q 58. Qe8+) 52. cxb4 unable to restrain the d-pawn. Bisguier, Rd8 53. Rc1 Rxd7 54. Rxc4 Rb7 I seriously who let several promising (and risk-free) doubt that White has any real saving opportunities slip by earlier in the end - chances. game, needlessly resorts to passive defense: 49. ... Rh8?? Phew! Of course, there is no way one can accurately calculate even a third of A very instructive moment. Optically, these variations during the game, but my Bisguier’s move is perfectly logical. After point is to demonstrate just how concrete, all, what better way to stop the passed just how dependent on ostensibly incon- pawn than to control its square? At first sight, White’s position appears sequential details rook endings can be. In My System, Aron Nimzowitsch famously utterly hopeless, since 60. cxb4?? c3 fol- agreed with Dr. Tarrasch’s assertion that lowed by … c3-c2 is curtains. However, 50. Ke4! “The Rook’s proper place is behind the White has a few moves before Black actu- Mednis must have breathed a sigh of passed Pawn, whether it be his own or an ally promotes, and he utilizes this respite relief at this point. Indeed, Black is now enemy one.” Of course, blindly adhering to create improbable counterplay against unable to generate enough counterplay to endgame dogmas is not the recipe for Black’s vulnerable monarch: 60. Ke6!! to stop White’s pawn from promoting. success, but a passive rook rarely stands bxc3 61. Rh1 Kf8 62. Kf6 Kg8 and now a chance against a far-advanced passed White uses his last tempo to remove the 50. ... g4!? pawn supported by the king. Furthermore, king’s only remaining protector: 63. Rg1! The best practical chance. ini- Bisguier should have intuited that his own c2 64. Rxg5+ Kh7+ 65. Rh5+ Kg8 66. Rg5+ tially suggests 50. ... Re8, but 51. Kd5 e4

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

Problem I: 1500 Level Problem II: 2000 Level Rook Endings Paul van der Sterren IM Keaton Kiewra (2413) Larry Christiansen GM Daniel Naroditsky (2535) Each month GM Naroditsky will present Tjentiste, 1975 Santa Clara, 2014 two problems taken from actual games that illustrate the theme of this month’s column and whose solution is hinted at by the subtitle above. Your task is to find the best line of play. Problem I should be solveable by a player at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by a player roughly at a 2000 rating. See the solutions on page 71. BLACK TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE

52. d7 Ra8 53. Re1! is devastating. For Rxd8 g1=Q 56. Rg8+), but now after 54. Rxg2+ Kxg2 62. b4 is still a draw. Mednis instance, after 53. ... b4 (there is not much Ke6 Kg4 55. Ke7 Black’s rook is attacked, allows Black to promote, but constructs else; 53. ... Kf5 54. Rxe4 Rd8 55. Re7 and he must waste another tempo to elim- an impenetrable fortress using his rook loses immediately) 54. cxb4 c3 55. bxc3 inate the d-pawn: 55. ... Rxd7+ 56. Kxd7 and two pawns. b2 and now the “plebeian” but extremely Kf3 57. Kc6 Ke2 58. Rb1 Kd2 59. Rg1! 59. ... g1=Q 60. Rd4+ Ke3 61. Kc2 strong 56. Rb1! seals the deal. with an easy win. 51. Kxe5 Kg5 In general, moves such as 53. Rd1 can be found by thinking backwards: you find the general idea first (promoting the pawn), and then find its most accurate execution. 52. ... g3 53. Kc6 Rh6!? This is somewhat more accurate than 53. ... Kg4?!, after which Black would have to deal with 54. Kxb5 g2 55. Rg1 Kf3 56. Kxc4. In fact, Black still draws rather comfortably with 56. ... Kf2 57. Rd1 g1=Q 58. Rxg1 Kxg1 59. Kxb3 Kf2 (take my word on this one), but Bisguier’s move is Usually, in these types of positions it even more convincing. is possible to force the rook onto a vul- If Black had no pawn on b5, Bisguier nerable square using Zugzwang, but in 54. Rd1 Kf4 55. Kxb5 g2 would have instantly resigned. Black has this case, White’s king simply has too no chance whatsoever in the pawn race, The point. Now, 56. Kxc4 is strongly many squares. The game is essentially so his only chance is to somehow exploit met by 56. ... Rxd6, and although both over. his queenside pawn superiority with a 57. Rxd6 g1=Q 58. Kxb3 (an idea we will timely … b5-b4. Mednis, presumably after see again) and 57. Rg1 Kf3 58. Kxb3 Kf2 61. ... Qg6+ 62. Kb3 Qf5 63. Ka2 Qc2 64. Ka3 a period of intense calculation, decided 59. Rc1 hold the draw, Black is clearly in Qb1 65. Kb3 Qa1 66. Kc2 Qa2 67. Kc1 Qa1+ that the first order of business was to the driver’s seat. 68. Kc2 Qa6 69. Kb3 Qb5+ 70. Kc2 Qf5+ 71. eliminate the irksome b5-pawn: Kb3 Qc8 72. Kc2 Qa6 73. Kb3 Qb5+ 74. Ka3 56. d7 Rh8 57. Kxc4 Qc6 75. Kb4 Qb6+ 76. Ka3 Qa5+ 77. Kb3 Qa6 52. Kd5? Sadly, this is forced. Mednis might have 78. Kc2 Qe2+, Draw agreed. Bisguier’s inability to tackle the Her- been relying on 57. Kc6?? Kf3 58. Kc7 This game truly epitomizes the mind- culean calculational task on move 49 is from afar, but White has wasted too many bending complexity of practical rook understandable, but this position is far moves and Black wins the king race after end games. In my opinion, we must simply more straightforward and Mednis was cer- 58. ... Kf2 59. d8=Q Rxd8 60. Kxd8 g1=Q accept our imperfection: sometimes, ex - tainly capable of exhaustively analyzing 61. Rxg1 Kxg1 62. Kc7 Kf2 63. Kc6 Ke2 haus tive calculation is humanly impossible it at the board. 52. d7 suggested itself, 64. Kc5 Kd3 65. Kb4 Kc2 66. Ka3 Kb1 and tactical mistakes are inevitable. But when Black is forced to reply 52. ... g3. and White’s monarch is pushed off the finding one correct move, outfoxing your Now, after the hasty 53. Kd6? Kg4 54. cliff! opponent in one particular instance, can Kc7? (54. Rg1 still draws) 54. ... g2 55. 57. ... Rd8 be the difference between a win and a Rd1 Kf3 56. d8=Q Rxd8 57. Kxd8 White loss. As Edmar Mednis himself remarked, wins the pawn race, but loses the game The simplest. Black finally eliminates “once you are in the endgame, the moment after 57. ... Kf2 58. Kc7 g1=Q 59. Rxg1 the pernicious d7-pawn, forcing White to of truth has arrived.” Kxg1 60. Kc6 b4! and Black breaks scramble for the draw. through in the nick of time. However, In addition to the On-Line Viewer of the current 58. Kxb3 Rxd7 59. Rxd7 White can save not one but two tempi issue, archival Chess Life PDFs and .pgn files are with the 53. Rd1!. Black is There was no sense in asking for trouble available on uschess.org, Chess Life Magazine, forced to the pawn with 53. ... Rd8 with 59. Rg1, although the computer indi- Downloadable Files. Issues are archived starting (53. ... g2 fails to 54. d8=Q+ Rxd8 55. cates that 59. ... Kf3 60. Kc4! Kf2 61. with October 2008.

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2014 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Summary Trophies Plus to award $12,500 in cash prizes in the 2014 Grand Prix!

2014 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX STANDINGS

The following point totals reflect all rated event information as of October 1 for the 2014 Grand Prix. All Grand Prix updates are unofficial and subject to change during the year or until year-end tabulation is complete.

OVERALL STANDINGS

NAME STATE PTS.

1 GM Mikheil Kekelidze NY 220.50

PHOTO: CHRIS BIRD 2 GM NY 209.81

3 GM Mark C. Paragua NY 195.91

4 GM Gata Kamsky NY 177.00

5 GM Conrad Holt CA 172.46

6 GM Giorgi Margvelashvili TX 162.61

7 GM Alexander Stripunsky NJ 150.58

8 IM Priyadharshan Kannappan MO 140.34

9 GM Timur Gareev NV 139.11

10 GM Bartlomiej Macieja TX 136.21

11 GM Alexander Ivanov MA 135.37

12 GM Melikset Khachiyan CA 133.40

13 GM Sergey Kudrin CT 130.00 If you are looking for GM MIKHEIL KEKELIDZE, there are two likely locations: You can often find him near the top of a crosstable (as he 14 IM Ricardo De Guzman CA 126.78 recently was at the 22nd annual Southern Open) or occupying the number-one spot in the Trophies Plus Grand Prix race (as he 15 GM Maxim Dlugy NY 124.58 currently is).

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

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See previous issue for TLAs appearing November 1-14 USCF National Bids Note: Organizers previously awarded Events options for USCF National Events Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events must still submit proposals (including sample budgets) for their events. SEE TLA IN THIS ISSUE FOR DETAILS OVERDUE BIDS 2014 K-12 Grade Championship December 12-14 • Orlando, Florida Please contact the National Office if you 2014 Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship December 27-30 • South are interested in bidding for a National Padre Island, Texas Event. The USCF recommends that 2015 U.S. Amateur Team South Championship February 6-8 or 7-8 • Atlanta, Georgia bids be submitted according to the World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East Championship - 45th Annual February 14-16 • following schedule. However, bids may Parsippany, New Jersey be considered prior to these dates. USCF reserves the right to decline all bids and organize the event itself. FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details) 2015 U.S. Junior Chess Congress January 24-25 • Santa Clara, California DEADLINE JULY 1, 2014: 2015 U.S. Amateur Team West Championship February 14-16 • Los Angeles, California 2015 U.S. Amateur (East, North, West) 2015 U.S. Amateur Team North Championship February 20-22 • Schaumburg, Illinois 2015 U.S. Masters Championship

2015 National High School (K-12) Championship April 10-12 • Columbus, Ohio For the expanded list of national events 2015 All-Girls National Championship April 17-19 • Chicago, Illinois available for bid, see: 2015 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 24-26 • Louisville, Kentucky www.uschess.org/content/view/12116/705/. 2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee 2015 U.S. Amateur South Championship June 6-7 • Memphis, Tennessee ATTENTION AFFILIATES 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship June 18 • Las Vegas, Nevada The United States Chess Federation has 2015 National Open June 19-21 or 20-21 • Las Vegas, Nevada partnered with R.V. Nuccio & Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide USCF 2015 U.S. Junior Open June 26-29 • Schaumburg, Illinois affiliates with affordable annual liability 2015 U.S. Senior Open June 26-29 • Schaumburg, Illinois and short term event insurance. The liability coverage is available for 116th annual (2015) U.S. Open August 1-9 • Phoenix, Arizona approximately $265 per year for a 2015 K-12 Grade Championship December 4-6 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida $1,000,000 limit of insurance. Also available is contents property and April 1-3 • Atlanta, Georgia 2016 National High School (K-12) Championship bonding insurance. For more information, 2016 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 15-17 • Indianapolis, Indiana pleas e go to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-fed 2016 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 6-8 • Nashville, Tennessee eration.html. For event insurance, please go to www.rvnuccio.com. 117th annual (2016) U.S. Open July 30-August 7 • Indianapolis, Indiana 2016 K-12 Grade Championship December 16-18 • Nashville, Tennessee 2017 SuperNationals VI May 12-14 • Nashville, Tennessee PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS HEALTH 2017 K-12 Grade Championship December 8-10 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida AND BENEFITS FUND 2018 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee Many Grand Prix tournament organizers will contribute $1 per player to the 2018 K-12 Grade Championship December 14-16 • Orlando, Florida Professional Health & Benefits Fund. All 2019 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 10-12 • Nashville, Tennessee Grand Prix tournaments which participate in this program are entitled to 2019 K-12 Grade Championship December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida be promoted to the next higher Grand Prix 2020 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee category—for example, a six-point tour- nament would become a 10-point 2020 K-12 Grade Championship December 11-13 • Orlando, Florida (Enhanced) tournament. Points in the top 2021 SuperNationals VII May 7-9 • Nashville, Tennessee category are promoted 50%.

Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each monthly rating supplement will be used for all tour- naments beginning in that month, unless otherwise announced in Chess Life. The USCF website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists unofficial ratings.The purpose of unofficial ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for pair- ing or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating at their discretion, even without advance publicity of such a policy.

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

Top alternate, Top boards 1-4, Top community college, Top four-year per night (single-double) $128 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn—-includes small college (under-5,000 enrollment), biggest team-upset, biggest breakfast each day. For help forming teams and more information individual upset. Reg.: Deadline 4 p.m. 12/27 Rds: Rd. 1: 12/27 6 pm, contact: [email protected]. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by Nationals Rd. 2: 12/28 10 am, Rd. 3: 5 pm, Rd. 4: 12/29 10 am, Rd. 5: 5 pm, and 2/05 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ Rd. 6: 12/30 9 am. Opening reception: 12/27 at 4 p.m. Closing ceremony: 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 12/30 at 3 pm. ENT: UTB Chess Program, Student Union 1.20, One West ID numbers and ratings in board order). No team can include more DEC. 12-14, FLORIDA University Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520. INFO: [email protected]. than two GM’s. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered 2014 National K-12 Grade Championships Phone (956) 882-5761. HR: $85-85-85-85 + tax (up to 4 in a room with or certified mail accepted. W. 7SS, G/90 d5. Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 2 breakfasts included daily per room). FREE: parking, wifi, refrig and 32819. Guest rooms can be booked, NLT 11/17/2014, by calling (866) microwave in every room. Reserve by 12/11 for chess rate. (956) 761- 996-6338, mention “USCF” or online at: https://bookings.ihotelier.com/ 8700 Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island, 7010 Padre Blvd., South Rosen-Shingle-Creek/bookings.jsp?themeId=12821&hotelID=6840& Padre Island, TX 78597. http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ groupID=1288956. HR: $125 Single/Quad. 13 Sections. Play only in texas/hilton-garden-inn-south-padre-island-BROSPGI/index.html. Boards Grand Prix your grade section. December Rating Supplement will be used. One1/2- and pieces provided. Bring clocks, digital only. W. point bye available (limit one) any round (except Round 7) if requested Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! prior to the start of Rd. 1. Team score = total of top three (minimum Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! two) finishers from each school per grade. First place individual and FEB. 6-8 OR 7-8, GEORGIA NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, CONNECTICUT 2015 U.S. Amateur Team South Championship TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) team, including ties, will be the National Champion for their grade. 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm-6 pm, Sat. Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Airport, 1325 Virginia Ave., Atlanta, GA 30344. Right off of I-85. 1-404-768-6660. Rate: $89 for room. Parking: $6 a 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton 10 am-2 pm-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-1 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 5 Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8000 guaranteed pm. Special round times for K-1 sections: Fri. 1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sat. day, unlimited in and out privileges for all guests and players. Main Event: 5-SS, G/120 d5 (2-day Rd. 1 G/60 d5. 4-player teams with one prize fund. In 4 sections. Premier: Open to 1900/above. $1000-500- 9:30 am-1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am-1:30 pm. K-1 Awards Ceremony 300, top U2300 $400-200. Under 2100: $800-400-200, top U1900/Unr Sun. approx. 4:30 pm. EF: $50/participant postmarked or online by optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings-January list) must be under 2200. Winning team qualifies for National Online Playoff. Entry $400-200. Under 1700: $700-400-200, top U1500 (no Unr) $300-150. 11/10, $70 postmarked or online by 12/1, $85 by 12/11, $90 on site; Under 1300: $500-300-200, top U1100 (no Unr) $170-80. Unrated may $5.00 extra for all phone registrations; $20 fee for roster or section Fee: per player $45 by 2/02; $54 later. Special Entry Fee: $170 by 2/02; $195 later (any team changes $10). Scholastic teams $15 less. Prizes: not win over $200 in U1300 or $400 in U1700. Mixed doubles bonus changes after 12/7 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sec- AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register or change sections Top 1st - 3rd place teams, Top class teams, under 2000, under 1800, under 1600, under 1400, under 1200, under 1000, top Senior team, top tions: $400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1. Awards: play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Trophies to top individuals & top teams in each grade. Every player Female team, top College Team, top High School team, top Middle School team, top Elementary team receives a trophy plus plaques to each board 11/8; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections EF:$87 receives a commemorative item! Full list of trophies on tournament Info online at chessaction.com by 11/5, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by Page. Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 plus alternate.(Same School) Digital Clocks awarded to top two overall teams. A trophy to the top four boards. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends 11/3 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by -10 am, $25/team. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-12, G/5 d0, Thurs. 5 pm, 10/29, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. U1300 Section Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 12/1, $20 after or at site. Blitz 6:45 p.m. on 2/06. Rounds: 7:30 p.m., 1:30 - 6:45, 10 - 2:45. 2-day schedule: Reg.: ends 9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10, then merges with 3-day. EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs Awards: Trophies in K-6 and K-12 sections. Full list of trophies on tour- free, $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re- nament Info Page. Bughouse Awards: Top 5 Teams. Team Rooms are Scholastic Event: (February 7th only!) 5-SS, G/25 d5. Entry Fee: $140 per team by 2/02; $155 later (any team changes $10). (4-player teams, entry $50; not available in Premier Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings limited. Contact Susan Houston at 931.787.1234 ext. 136 or by email: usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with [email protected]. Questions: Susan Houston at 931.787.1234 same school). Must average under 1100. Trophies to top 3 teams, top under 900 team, under 700 team, under 500 team. Trophy to each board paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult ext. 136. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2014 K-12 Championship, $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at https://secure2.uschess. on each winning team. Registration: 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Rounds: 10:30 - 12 - 1:30 - 3:30 - 5:15. Info: (478)-973-9389 or www.americanchesspro Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends org/webstore/tournament.php?wkevent=2014K12. See website for Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg additional information about the event, advance entries, awards, meet- motions.com/. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204 or at website above. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must ings, updates, corrections, and registration forms, www.uschess.org/ commit before rd 2. HR: $95-95, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400, reserve tournaments/2014/k12/. A Heritage Event! by 10/24 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. DEC. 27-30, TEXAS FEB. 14-16, NEW JERSEY Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. 2014 Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East - 45th Annual Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted University of Texas at Brownsville. 6SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. CELEBRATE 45 Years of Chess! 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5. Parsippany Hilton, instantly). Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island, TX. FIDE rated (tournament will 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! use FIDE rules). Intercollegiate Tournament Format: 4-Player Teams, Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train up to 2 alternates. Open to university, college, community college, and to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, MINNESOTA technical college teams from North and South America and the Caribbean. alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2015 January Rating list) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 Teams must supply letter from their universities stating that the players must be under 2200. EF: $160 postmarked by 2/5/15. ALL-$200 after 2nd annual Bloomington Open meet eligibility requirements—for more details go online to www.col- or at door.—all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. FREE ENTRY 5SS, G/90 +30 inc., (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d5). Crowne Plaza-MSP legechess.org. EF: $200/team by 12/5, $240 thereafter and at site. TEAMS from West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina. Check Mall of America, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN. Free parking, Prizes: trophies or plaques to top 6 teams, 1st-place in Divisions II out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque Free Shuttle. $12,000 based on 200 paid entries. In 2 sections. Open: (2000-2199), Division III (1800-1999), Division IV (1600-1799), and and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, $1200-700-500-300, top Under 2400/Unr $600-400-200 top Under Division V (U1600) Team, Top international team, Top Women’s team, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 2200/Unr 600-400-200, top U2000/Unr 600-400-200 FIDE. Reserve 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & (U1800): $800-600-400-300, top Under 1600 (no unr) $500-300-200, plaque; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School top Under 1400 (no unr) $500-300-200, Under 1200 (no unr) $400-250, (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same 150, Under 1000 $300-150 Unrated $250, trophies to top Under 800, school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Under 600. EF: $89 by 10/1, $99 by 11/1, $109 afterwards online or at USCF SPECIAL REFEREE PROGRAM Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players site. GMs free. November rating supplement used. Re-entry $50; over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 10 & 4, Sun 10 Are you a TD in need of help at a Company Team (same employer), Family (4 family members), State & 3. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1 & 4, Sun 10 & teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: tournament with a rules, prize or each plaque top team; Special Plaque to Top College (NJ , NY, Penn- $94 single-quad, 952-854-9000 ask for booking code CWK; reserve by Ent: sylvania) Special Plaque Top High School NJ, NY, PA, Plaque Top 10/24 or rate may increase. www.chessweekend.com or Chess other problem? Coaches (four chess teachers), Top Blind team, Top Future team, Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. $15 service charge for (all players under age 10), Top Military College, Top New England refunds. Questions: 815-955-4793. Blitz Event Saturday Night, G/5 d0. Our Special Referees are team (mixed players CT, MA, ME, VT, NH, RI. Top Parent/Child (2 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! pairs, one parent, one child), Top Historic Club (four members on team NOV. 7-9, MISSOURI experienced NTDs who can function from Boyleston, Franklin Mercantile, Marshall). Best Player 1-4 and TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset Saint Louis Thanksgiving Open & ALS Benefit (FIDE Rated) as an Appeals Committee or answer each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best 5SS, G/90 + 30 sec increment throughout. Chess Club & Scholastic rule issues. “Chess related” name, Sunday night— Best “Chess Related costumes Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free or gimmick”—1st-gourmet dinner for four. 2nd—Gourmet dinner for entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $60, $50 for annual members of the club 4. Reg.: 9-12. Sat 2/14: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Special Events!! if registered by 11/6. 3 Sections: Open, U1800, U1400. PF: $3,000 Please log into TD/A for contact Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bug- UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!! Open Section: (FIDE Rated) $600- information. house $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton NEWLY $400-$300. U2300: $250-$150. U2000: $125-$100. Under 1800 Section: RENOVATED! NEW LIGHTS! chess rates expire 1/16/2015. Rates $119 $250-$150-$100. U1400 Section: $200-$150-$125-$100. Winner of (single double) $121 (Triple , Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $126 each Section qualifies for 2015 Club Championship. Reg.: 5-6:30. Rds.:

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Fri:7, Sat: 12, 5 Sunday: 11, 4. Two 1/2 point byes if declared before rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, Houston Open round 2. MCA Membership required from $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & 5SS, 2-day or 3-day Schedules Avail. (Open Section is G/90, i30, and Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport. Ent: Continental Chess, FIDE rated using FIDE rules; All other Sections are G/120 d5). Free entry 314-361-CHESS, [email protected]. Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803 (chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- for GMs and IMs (EF deducted from winnings). Hyatt North Houston, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 201-2269). $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at 425 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston 77060, (281-249-1234 or 281- chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). SIDE EVENTS: NOV. 8, OHIO 445-9000). Fri. (11/14) Bughouse Tournament at 5pm TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (5SS, G/5 d0); Sat. (11/15) Schol. Team & Ind. at 1pm, 4SS, G/30 d5, 1- Thanksgiving XXVI day only); 5-min. Blitz “CAJUN KNOCK-OUT” (Sat. night after Rd. 3). NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, FLORIDA Separate room for schol. players - A trophy or medal will be awarded to 4SS, G/60 d10, at Dayton Chess Club. EF: $28 to 1 Nov then $38. EF TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 refunded to 2200 or higher who complete the schedule. GTD Prizes: 13th Annual Turkey Bowl each schol. player. 5 Sects. PRIZES: $10,000 b/200 full-paid ent. OPEN: Open $250-151, U1900 $150, U1600 $149. Reg.: 10-10:45. Rds.: 11- 5SS, All sections but U1100 G/120 d5, U1100 section G/90 d5 (2-day $1400-800-500-300-200; U2200: $700-400; U2000: $800-400-200-100- 1:45-4:30-7. OGPx Event-OCA mbrs $3 disc. DCC mbrs $3 disc. Option all sections Rd. 1 G/60 d5). La Quinta Inn and Suites, 3701 N. 50; U1800: $800-400-200-100-50; U1600/Unr*: $800-400-200-100-50; [email protected]/, 937-461-6283. University Dr., Coral Springs. $$7,200 b/200 paid entries, 60% min. U1300: $400-300-200-100-50. *Unrated players may only win 50% of the prize fund except in the Open Sect. where they must pay full EF and Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Gtd. Open: $800/Trophy-500-400, U2300 $300, U2200/Unr. $200. FIDE. U2050:$600/Trophy-300-200, U1950 $150. U1800: $600/Trophy-300- are eligible for full prize fund. Schol. Sects. (Team & Individual): K-2, NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, OHIO K-5, K-8, K-12. Prizes: Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 2 teams TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 200, U1700 $150. U1600: $600/Trophy-300-200, U1500 $150. U1350: $600/Trophy-300-200, U1250 $150. U1100: Trophies for 1st to 4th & in each section (more ind. trophies depending on pre-entries). Every 23rd annual Kings Island Open (NEW SITE) non-trophy winner receives a souvenir chess medal. Scholastic players 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Embassy 1st U900, Medals to all others. Unr. may enter Open, U1350 or U1100 only. EF: $74 by Nov. 11, $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free may play in both main event tourn. and scholastic tourn. by registering Suites Cincinnati Northeast, 4554 Lake Forest Dr., (1 mile from I-71 Exit for both (either 2-day or 3-day schedule with a 1/2-pt. bye for Rd. 2 in 15), Blue Ash, OH 45242. Free parking. $$ 30,000 based on 350 paid ($74 deducted from prize). U1100 section $35 by Nov. 11, $10 more later and on-site. Re-entry cash prize sections $40. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr the main event). USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide entries (re-entries & U1000 Section count as half entries); minimum trophy and medal placements for winners of all schol. sections. Free $24,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $3000- before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30; 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10; 2nd Rd. Sat. 1:15; 3rd Rd. all sections but U1100 6:30, 3rd Rd. U1100 gift to oldest player and to player who travels farthest to main event. 1500-700-500-300, 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. CAJUN BOUNTY: 5:45; 4th Rd. Sun. 9:30; 5th Rd. all sections but U1100 2:30, 5th Rd. Defeat the top ranked player and win free entry to FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000- Unr. U1100 1:45. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. HR: $84 by Cut-off our next tournament! EF: $79 by 11/7; $89 at site; (U1600) and 500-400-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-400-300. Under 1500: Jrs. Date, Includes free breakfast & Internet, 954-753-9000, Ext. 6. Ent: (under 19 yrs of age and playing in U1300 or U1600 Sections) $49 $1500-750-400-300-200. Under 1250: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under by 11/7; $59 at site. Schol. EF: $20 by 11/7; $25 at site; Re-Entry Fee: 1000: $700-400-200-150-100. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best Boca Raton Chess Club,2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds. Online entry & add’l info: $25 (avail. up to Rd. 4; 3 re-entries or 2 Jr. entries count as one additional male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000- entry for prize fund). 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7pm, R www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Chess Magnet School JGP for ds. Fri. 8pm; 500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in 2-day Sched: G/120 rds. Sat. 2-7, Sun. 10-3. Reg. Sat. 8-8:30am, (Rds. Sat. 9-2-7, different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Nov Sun. 10-3. Both schedules merge at Rd. 2. Schol. Sched: (All 4 rds. Unrated 15. prize limits: U1000 $200, U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! G/30 d5—one day only, Sat., Nov. 15). Reg. Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm, Rd. Top 6 sections $800, U1900 $1000. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. 1 at 1pm; Other rds will follow immediately. Byes: Avail. all Rds. (commit EF: NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, GEORGIA $115 online at chessaction.com by 11/12, $120 phoned to 406-896- before Rd. 3). HR: $79 for single, double, triple or quad (281-249-1234 2038 by 11/11 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Southeast Chess November Open or 281-445-9000), reserve by Oct. 31 and mention Cajun Chess tournament by 11/6, $130 at site or online until 2 hours before game. GMs $100 5SS, G/120 d5. Emory University, Winship Ballroom (DUC), 605 Asbury to assure group rate. ENT: On-line registration, printable entry form, from prize. Under 1000 Section EF: all $60 less than above. All: Advance Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322. Free parking. $4,000 guaranteed. 4 sections. and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form to EF $5 less to OCA members. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re- Open: $600-400-200, top U2300 $200, top U2150 $100. U2000:$500- Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or entry $60; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings 300-200, top U1850 $100. U1700: $400-200-100, top U1550 $100. usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted U1400/Unr: $300-200-100, trophies to top U1200/Unr, U1000/Unr. EF: (no checks at site). FIDE. if paid with entry- online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $60 pre-reg online by 11/12. USCF 2200+: $45 online by 11/7. All $75 $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young after or on-site. GM/IM Free. $30 extra for U2000 players in Open. Re- NOV. 15, NEW JERSEY 3-day schedule: Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri entry $30. On-site Reg. Fri 5-6:30pm, Sat 8-10:30am. Rounds: 3-day: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2-day schedule: Cherry Street Open 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Reg ends Sat 10 am, Fri 7pm, Sat 2-7, Sun 11-4. 2-day: rd. 1 Sat 10am (G/90 d5), then merge. Byes: 4-SS. G/55 d5. New Address: 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. OK all; Open must commit by Unrateds (<4 games) must enter U1400. Max 2 byes, request at reg. HR: NJ 07065. EF: $60, members $50. Prize Fund: $1000 Guaranteed! rd. 2, others by rd. 3. Suite with king bed and queen coach/bed Reg/Info: www.southeastchess.com. $99, suite with two beds plus queen couch/bed $109. RATES INCLUDE Prizes: $250-150, U2300 $150, U2100 $150, U1900 $150, U1600 $100, FREE HOT BREAKFAST FOR ALL ROOM OCCUPANTS! More than 2 in Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Biggest Upset $50. Reg.: 10:15-10:50 a.m. Rds.: 11:00 a.m., 1:30, 3:45, room, $10/day more for each extra person. Up to 4 people allowed in NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, TEXAS 6:00 p.m. 1 bye allowed, commit prior to game 3. Info: chessmates@ king suite, up to 6 in larger suite. 513-733-8900, reserve by 10/31 or TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118.

45th annual NATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS 6 rounds, Nov 28-30 or 29-30, Loews Philadelphia Hotel $35,000 prize fund guaranteed, 35 trophies/plaques!

6 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day Unrated prize limits: U1200 $300, 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds option, rds 1-3 G/45, d10). Trophy sections U1400 $600, U1600 $900, U1800 $1200, Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/29-30 U2000 $1500. 2-day U1200/up: Reg. Sat to 9 am, rds (G/45, d10). Mixed doubles bonus prizes: Best Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30, 6; Sun 10 & 3:30. Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market male-female 2-player combined score Trophy sections: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds St, Philadelphia PA 19107. 150 GPP among all sections: $2000-1000-600-400. 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. (enhanced). In 10 sections: Student/Alumni plaques to top 5 Half point byes OK all rds, limit 3, teams of 4 (any sections) representing any Premier must commit before rd 2, others Premier: Open to 2000/over & juniors US college, HS, or pre-HS players attend before rd 4. under 18 1800/over. $3000-1500-800-400- or have graduated from. 200, clear/tiebreak win $100, U2400/Unr Bring set, board, clock if possible- $1600-800. FIDE rated. Top 7 sections entry fee: $118 online none supplied. Nov.ratings used (unofficial U2200/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200. at chessaction.com by 11/26, $125 usually used if otherwise unrated). U2000/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200. phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/24, 3-day USCF membership required. U1800/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200. $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 11/19, $140 Hotel rates: $100-100-125, 215-627- U1600/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200. at site, or online until 2 hrs before game. 1200, reserve by 11/13 Parking about U1400/Unr: $1600-800-400-300-200. Trophy sections entry fee: $38 at $30/day (Loews valet), $17/day (Park U1200/Unr: $1600-800-400-300-200. chessaction.com by 11/26, $45 phoned to America, 25 S 12th St), $5/day Sat & Sun U1000/Unr: Trophies to top 10. 406-896-2038 by 11/24, $42 mailed by (1540 Spring St, near Sheraton Hotel). U800/Unr: Trophies to top 10. 11/19, $50 at site or online to 8 am 11/29. Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Scholastic U600/Unr: K-12 only; All: No checks at site, credit cards Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 trophies to top 10. OK. Re-entry (except Premier) $60. charge for refunds. Entries posted at 3 year USCF membership with magazine Special USCF memberships: see chessaction.com (online entries posted to winner of each trophy section. Chess Life TLA or chesstour.com. instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 10:30 pm.

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Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FIDE Ratings. To improve chances to make GM Norms, a maximum of section; U1200s also eligible for U1400 prizes), Unrated: $300-200-100 NOV. 15-16, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN one-third of the total field will be permitted to be U2200 FIDE. Tournament (Unrateds in this section eligible for these prizes only). MIXED DOUBLES TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 is limited to a total of around 40 players. If Monroi Units are provided, PRIZES: 1st $500 - 2nd $250 - 3rd $125. Plus score bonus ($2,500 in 2014 they must be used. Schedule: Onsite registration if not full, 11/21 at chess store gift cards) every player who finishes with 4-1/2 points or (A sponsored tournament.) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 3pm-3:30 pm Opening Ceremony at 5:30 pm. Rds.: Rd. on 11/21 at 6 better who didn’t place in the money prize wins a $25 gift certificate 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $70; $50 LACC members; No prizes pm; 11/22 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/23 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/24 at 5 towards chess store - redeemable only onsite. EF: $200 same day, 1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life mem- pm; 11/25 at 10 am and 5pm; 11/26 at 9 am. Chief Arbiter: IA Francisco register by 11/26 save $25, register by 11/23 save $35, register by bers, $5 off if notified by 11/14. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 Guadalupe. HR: $89-$89-$89-$89 includes free breakfast, 972-234-3300 10/31 save $60. $50 more for players rated less than 2000 playing in pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option mention UTD to get $89 rate. Reserve by 11/1 or rate may go up. Hotel Open. No checks at door - cash only, credit card accepted for a $10 fee. I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & will provide guests free rides (base on availability) to anywhere within SCCF membership $18 for adults and $13 juniors required for So Cal receive three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 ($1,000 Guaranteed). 3 miles. Make checks payable to Dallas Chess Club. ENT: Dallas Chess residents. 4-day schedule: Reg. closes 11am on 11/27, (Rounds 12:30- 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; U1600: $100– Club, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. 214.632.9000. INFO: Barb 7:30, 12:30-7:30, 10:30-5, 10-4:30). 3-day schedule: Reg. closes 9:30am 50; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) Swafford or Luis Salinas, [email protected] or Luis.Salinas@utdal- on 11/28, Rounds. 11-2:30-5-8pm (G/60 d5), schedules merge in Rd. 5 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: las.edu. www.utdallas.edu/chess. FIDE. and compete for common prizes. Two byes max with advance notice. Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! CCA minimum ratings and TD discretion used to protect you from improp- erly rated players. November Rating Supplement used. HR: Mention SC2 NOV. 16, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN NOV. 22-23, TENNESSEE for $99 single or double, rates may go up after. Call Doubletree (714) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) Mid-South Open 634-4500. Cutoff for special hotel rate/offer is Oct 31st. Parking Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. 5ss, G/120 d5. Courtyard Memphis East/Bill Morris Parkway, 3076 Kirby cost $10. Info: organizing club - Chess Palace 714-899-3421, play@amer- 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $200- Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115, 1-901-365-6400. Prizes based on 35: icanopen.org. Premium play hall (Grand Ballroom) for the duration of 100, u1300 45-45. Nov 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8-8:30. Rds.: $500, 300, 200, 100, 75, 50. Class prizes: A,B,C,D $100 each, E $75. the event. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 11/13 +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 EF: Members $50 early Nov 15, $60 late. Non-members $55 early, $65 92845 or www.AmericanOpen.org. W, F. by 10/6 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. late. Rds.: 9-2-7; 9-2. Registration Nov 22: 7:30am-8:45am. Send Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187. gpylant@gmail. NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, TEXAS com, www.memphischess.com. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) NOV. 16, NEW JERSEY 2014 DCC Fide Open XI TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) A State Championship Event! Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship 7SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. NOV. 23, PENNSYLVANIA #C, Richardson, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Two Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 to All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/61 d5. Prize Fund 1st - 3rd 2014 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) Schedules, 4 day or 3 day. Open Section $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best Under 7SS, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for awarding prizes. 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg Ends at 9 AM Only one PA 15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 11/15, $35 later. $$ (690G): Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, discretion. Contact us or USCF about registering for Fide before the Adv (pmk. By Nov 12th) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. INFO 201 287 U1000 $40. Trophies: Top 3 U1400, Top 3 U1200, Top 3 U1000. Scholastic: event starts. $500-$250-$125. EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family 0250 or [email protected]. $$b/40: Prize Fund Will Not Be Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 11/15, $25 later. Trophies to Member $55. Small appearance fee to the First three GM/IM’s who Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Top 7, Top 3 U600. ALL: Trophies: Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get appearance fee. This section Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, OSA. Reg.: 11-11:30am. Rds.: 12-12:45-1:30-2:15-3-3:45-4:30. Ent/Info: is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF rules. Reserve: Open 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www. icanj.net. W. PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, to USCF U1800. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and 412-908-0286, W. uses USCF rules. EF: $40. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at NOV. 18, NEW YORK least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) NOV. 23, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Registration: 4 day Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 4:45 - 5:30 on Thurs 11/27. Rds.: Thurs 6 pm, Friday 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ and players with a plus score in any 2014 Euwe Memorial Sat 11am -4:30pm, Sun 9:00am-2pm. Reg 3 day on Friday 9 am - 9:30 MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $620 GTD: 250- 5SS, G/45 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open am, Rd 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Two half point Bye allowed if 150-100.Top U2400 60, Top U2300 30, Biggest upset 30. EF: $40, Mbr section, EF: $60; $50 LACC members. Free new/renewing LACC members. requested before end of round rd 2 and before getting full point bye, $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at $5 off if notified by 11/22. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am. Rds.: 10, 12, 1:45, but half point byes for both rounds 6 AND 7 is not allowed. Withdrawals entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th 3:15, 4:45. Byes: Up to two 1/2 pt. byes available. Prizes: $$ 1,500 and zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. ENT: Make/mail St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. (b/45 - $750 Guaranteed). 1st-5th: $400-200-100-50-50 U2000: $100. Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Long- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! U1800: $200- $100; U1600: $100–Digital Clock; U1400: $100-Clock. Ent: horn Trail, Crowley TX, 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000, info@dallas LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795- chess.com. FIDE. NOV. 21-26, TEXAS 5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2014 UTDallas Fall FIDE Open NOV. 28, NEW YORK 9SS. G/90 +30sec from move 1. Embassy Suites Dallas – Park Central, An American Classic! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 13131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243. GM & IM norms A Heritage Event! Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) possible! Min. 2000 FIDE or 2200 USCF required. Prizes $7,500 G: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 9-SS, G/3 d2. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $$3000-1500-1000, U2500 $$1000, U2300 $$1000. EF: GMs, foreign NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN $50 Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. IMs, 2500+: Free; 2450-2499: $100; 2400-2449 $150; 2350-2399: $200; TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Reg.: 2300-2349 $250; 2250-2299: $300; 2200-2249 $350; 2100-2199: $400; 50th Annual American Open 6:15-6:45. Max three byes, req. at entry. Blitz rated. Marshall CC, 23 W. 2000-2099 $450; U2000: $500; Unr: $700; $75 discount to all non-US 8SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Dr., Orange, CA 92868. $$50,000 b/o 500 entries, $25,000 guaranteed. Federation players. FIDE ratings used for EF/pairings/prizes. Tournament Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! will be run using FIDE Rules. This tournament is open to players with In 6 sections. Open: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-300, U2450/Unr. $1500- FIDE Ratings above 2000 (a few special exceptions may be made at the 700-500, U2300/Unr. $800-400. U2200, U2000, U1800 Each $3000-1500- NOV. 28-30, OKLAHOMA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 discretion of the Organizers.) Note that anyone rated USCF 2200 or 1000-500-400-300. U1600 $3000-1500-700-500-400-300. U1400/Unr: 6th OCF FIDE Thanksgiving above is also eligible to play but must pay entry fees according to their $2000-1000- 500-300-200-100, U1200 $1000-500-300 (not a separate 8-SS, G/90+30spm, Reg.: 9-9:45. $$G 1,700. Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th Ave. (Hwy-51) Stillwater, OK, 1-405-372-0800. HR: 70-70. Wi-Fi, EF: Open: $50, Reserve: $30 (deduct $10 only if envelope post- marked before Nov 26): OCF $10 required OSNA. Rds. at 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 2 half pt byes rds. 1-8, Two Sections: Open (FIDE): Gtd 1st 400, 300, U-2100: $200-100; U-1900: $200-100, U-1700 + Unr: 41st annual Eastern Open $200-100, Reserve: U-1500 + Unrated 1st $100, Other class prizes per entrees; LS, W, Free Parking. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074. [email protected], 405 372-5758. OCFChess.org. Over $14,000 in prizes! Over 30 prizes awarded! Special prizes! GPP 100 Enhanced Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! December 26-29, December 27-29, and December 26–28, 2014 NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 7 Rd. Swiss in 5 Sections: 2nd Annual Greater Midwest Class Championships $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. Weekend AFTER Thanksgiving! 5R- Open section prizes guaranteed. Other section prizes based on 40 paid entries in each section. SS. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Hotel, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL Open: $2,000-1,000-600-400 U2300: $400 Open FIDE rated 60173. Free Parking! $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. In 5 sections: $1,000-600-300 U2050: $400 3-day Game-90 + 30/sec increments, 2-day Game-45 d5 for Rd. 1-2 Under 2200: then merge in Rd-3. Master/Expert (2000-up): $1500-1000-700-600- Under 1900: $1,000-600-300 U1750: $400 500, top U2300, U2200, U2100 $300 each. FIDE rated. Class A (U2000): Under 1600: $1,000-600-300 U1450: $400 $700-600-500-300-200. Class B (U1800): $700-600-500-300-200. Class $1,000-500-250 U1150: $300 Max U/R prize = $150 C (U1600): $500-300-200-100-50. Class D and below (U1400 and Under 1300: below): $400-300-200-100-50. Rated players may play up one section for $25. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 D, $200 C, $300 Eastern Open Blitz Championship: Sat 12/27 -- Start 9:30 pm B, or $400 A. EF: $99 online or postmarked by 11/1, $109 online or postmarked by 11/15, $119 thereafter, $129 onsite. No checks at site, Quads: 12/27, 12/28, and 12/29 -- Start 10 am credit cards OK. Club Group Discount Special - 5 entries for the price of 4 if all in the same envelope by early registration cut-off (11/1). Re- CONVENIENT LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, Bethesda MD (2 mi. S from I-495; 4 blks N of Metro) entry $50. 3-day schedule: Reg. 4:30-6:30pm; Rd. 1 Fri 7pm, Sat 10am and 3:30pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30am Rd. 1 11am Rd. 2 Only $79/night!! 1pm, then merge with 3-day in Rd. 3. Bye: Up to 2. Last rd. bye must Parking: Hotel valet is free if guest or $8/day! Free pkg on wkend 1 blk away in garage or lot! commit by end of Rd. 2 and not retractable. Side Events: 1-day Scholastic Restaurants: Many nearby including pizza, deli, burgers, kabob, Mexican, & Indian. Saturday - 4R-SS, Game-30 d5 - Open, U1000, U600 sections - Trophies 1st-5th each section, participation ribbons for all players - $30 by 11/15, $40 thereafter and onsite - Reg. ends 9:30am - Rd. 1 10:00am with For Full Details: See Grand Prix section of TLA in this issue or easternopenchess.com. remaining rounds beginning ASAP. Game-3+2 Blitz (USCF/FIDE rated) Saturday night 8pm - $20; 75% of entries returned in prizes. HR: $84-84 847-605-1234, reserve by 11/15 or rate may increase. Ent: www.chessiq. com/gmclass or ChessIQ, 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077.

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Questions: [email protected] ONLY. On tournament day ONLY - ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Under Seattle North/Lynnwood, 20610 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 847.274.1352. Advance entries posted at www.chessiq.com/gmclass 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 98036. 425-775-2500. HR: $129-129 King, $139-139 Double until 11/14. (online entries posted instantly). Boards, sets, and clocks provided for 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, $6,000/b150. Medal only entry fee count as half entries. 7 Sections, the main event. None for skittles. Organizer provided equipment must Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $100-100- MASTER (2200/up), FIDE Rated, $500-350-175 (U2300: $100-75), be used. November rating supplement used. 125, reserve by 11/13 or rate may increase. Parking: Hotel has valet EXPERT (2000-2199), FIDE Rated, $400-275-150 (U2100: $100-75), Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! parking only, with a special chess rate of $30/day. Park America, 25 S. CLASS A (1800-1999), $300-200-125 (U1900: $100-75), CLASS B (1600- 12th St (12th & Clover), 1 block from Loews, about $17/day each day, 1799), $300-200-125 (U1700: $100-75), CLASS C (1400-1599), NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, MICHIGAN $300-200-125 (U1500: $100-75), CLASS D (1200-1399), $300-200-125 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) or $8/12 hrs Sat & Sun. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile 2014 Motor City Open from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $5/day Sat & Sun, (U1300: $100-75), CLASS E (1000-1199), $200-125-100, (U1000: $100, Co-Sponsored by Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 6-SS (5-SS in $18/day other days. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or U800/Unr: $75). Unrated players may only win 1st-3rd in MASTER or U1000 Section). 4 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400, U1000. OK to reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- Unrated prize in CLASS E. Foreign ratings used for players with no USCF play up. Top Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $10,000. 80% Guar. tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for rating. Higher of USCF or FIDE rating used for pairings and prizes in (b/50 per each section). SITE: ADOBA HOTEL, 600 Town Center refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, [email protected], Master and Expert sections. EF: MASTER $125, EXPERT $115, CLASS A Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126 (Directions and Lodging Info below). 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries to D $105, Class E $95. Deduct $15 if postmarked or online by 11/21. All Sections except U1000 have 2-Day & 3-Day Schedules. No Re-Entries posted instantly). JGP (Top 7 sections). Deduct $25 if postmarked or online by 10/26. Rated players may play up one class only, add $25 to EF. Special Medal Only EF (Juniors U21): in OPEN or U1000 Sections. Up to three 1/2-pt. byes available (2 in Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! U1000 Sect.); must be requested before start of RD. 4 (RD. 3 in U1000 $45 by 10/26, $50 by 11/21, $55 at site. Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, NORTH CAROLINA 3-Day Schedule: Sect.). Sections merge after RD. 3. Unrated eligible for Overall prizes Registration Fri (11/28) 8:30-9:30 am. Rds.: Fri 10:30 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 2-Day Schedule: ONLY in all sections, can play in any section. USCF and a STATE mem- am & 6 pm, Sat 10:30 am & 6 pm, Sun 9 am & 3:30 pm. ACC Cash Your Checks Championship (Thanksgiving Weekend) Registration Sat (11/29) 8-8:30 am. Rds.: Sat 9:00 am, 11:45 am, 2:30 berships required; can be purchased on site. EF by Mon., 11/17 (add 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day Rd. 1 G/90 d5). Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan pm then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Bye: limit 2, request before end $10 after; add $20 after Mon, 11/24): OPEN: IMs and GMs Free ($100 St., Durham, NC 27701. Hotel: Marriot City Center $99 (919-768-6000). of Rd. 2. ENT: Checks payable to Washington Chess Federation. Mail EF deducted from prize): 3-DAY: $113. 2-DAY: $112. No Re-Entries Prize: $10,000 b/155 (60% of ea prize guar). 4 sects. Open (2000+ to: Dan Mathews, 749 Somerset Ln., Edmonds, WA 98020-2646. Info: Allowed. U1800: 3-DAY: $83. 2-DAY: $82. Re-Entries: $50. U1400: FIDE rated): $1200-600-300-100-100, u2300 $400-100, u2100 $200-100. Email: [email protected], Phone: 425-218-7529. Enter online: 3-DAY: 2-DAY: Re-Entries: U1000 (1-Day 0nly): $63. $62. $40. $30. u2000: $1,000-500-200-100-100, u1850 $300-100-100. u1700: $1,000- www.nwchess.com/onlineregistration. W. No Re-Entries. TL: OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sections: 3-Day Schedule: 500-200-100-100, u1550 $300-100-100. U1400: $800-400-200-100, u1200 RDS. 1-4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. 2-Day Schedule: $300-100-100, u1000 $100. Unr cap $200 exc in Open. EF: $89 by 11/24. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! RDS. 1-3, G-40 d5, RD. 4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. U1000 $99 by 11/26, $109 onsite. RE $50. Rfnd fee: $20. GM/IM free (prize - NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Section: 1-Day Schedule (Sat. only): G/45 d5. REG: 3-Day Schedule: EF). Reg: Fr 6-6:40p, Sa 10:15-10:30a. Rounds: Fr 7p, Sa 2:15p 7p, Su TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Fri, 11/28, 9-10am. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 9-10:30am. 1-Day 10a 2:45p. (2-day Sa 10:45a, merge in Rd. 2). Max two 1/2pt byes, 2014 California Class Warfare Championship Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 8-9am. RDS.: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11am, 6pm. commit by rd. 3. Nov 14 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc used. Info/Entry/Flyer: 6SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5 (2.5 day rd. 1-3: G/90 d5; 2-day rds. 1-3 G/61 d5 Sat, 11am, 6pm. Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11:30, http://BayAreaChess.com/cash, [email protected], W. merge in rd.4) Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Prize Fund: $14,000 b/197 (70% guar).Sec- 1:30, 3:30, 6. Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. U1000 Section (5-SS): Sat, 9:30, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 6. FM SETH HOMA LECTURE on Fri, 11/28, 5-6pm tions & Prizes: Open (2100+ FIDE rated): $2,000 1,000 500 200, NOV. 28, 29, 30, NEW MEXICO u2300 300 150. 1900-2099: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1700-1899: $1000- ($10). GM ALEX LENDERMAN LECTURE on Sat, 11/29, 8-9am ($10). TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 $$10,000 OVERALL. 80% Guar. (b/50 each section): OPEN: $4,400: Heart of the Desert Open at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage 500-200-150-120. 1500-1699: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1300-1499: 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,500-$800-$500; TOP U2400, U2200, U2000, Museum $1000-500-200-150-120. u1300: $1000-500-200-150-120. Unr max $200 U1800/UNR: $400 each. U1800: $3,300: 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,200-$700- 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las Cruces, NM 88011. 7 round/SS. For all exc in Open. Reg.: Fri 10-11am, Fri 6-6:30pm, & Sat 9-9:30am. Rds.: 3- $400; 1st-2nd, TOP U1600, U1400/UNR: $300-$200. U1400: $2,300: sections except Morphy G/90 d5. Rds.: Fri: 12 noon, 4pm; Sat: 9am, day: Fri 11:30a, 5:30p, Sat 11:30a, 5:30p, Sun 9:30a 3p. 2.5-day: Fri 7p, 1st-2nd-3rd, $700-$450-$350; 1st-2nd TOP U1200, U1000/UNR, 1pm, 5pm; Sun: 9am, 1pm. Open Section: EF $55; $$gtd.: $600/310/160/ Sat 10a, 1:45p, 5:30p, Sun 9:30a 3p. 2-day: Sa 9:30a, 12:15p, 2:45p, $250-$150. U1000: Large Trophies for TOP 5 Overall. Trophies also 60, Best <2000: $110, Biggest upset $60. Reserve Section (<1800): 5:30p, Su 9:30a 3p. Byes: Two 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit by start for 1st, 2nd TOP U800, U600, U500, and UNR. Medals to all non- EF $50; $$/b15 in section: $350/150/90/55, Best <1600: $65, Biggest of Rd. 3. EF: 119 by 11/23. Econ: 89 & 60% calc prize (not avail in Open). Trophy winners in U1000 section scoring 3.5 pts or more! Biggest upset $55. Booster Section (<1400): EF $45; $$/b15 in section: After 11/23 & Onsite +25, Playup +25. Refund: $20. GMs/IMs free by Upset in OPEN, U1800 and U1400 sections win choice of Mechanical or $200/110/65/50, Best <1200: $50, Biggest upset $50. Morphy Section 11/19: prize-EF. Nov 14 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc to place players. Reg. Quartz Clock! Chief Sr. TD: Dr. Ed Mandell. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! (<1000): EF $20 Prizes: books & medals. Reg. for Morphy on site Fri. online: http://bayareachess.com/my/tg or Mail payments to BayArea None supplied except for U1000 section; will be available for sale 1pm to 7pm & Sat. 8:30 to 9:00 am. Game/50 d5. Rds. for Morphy Sect, Chess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Rfnd fee: $20. Organizers: by Book Vendor on site. Cell Phone, Headphone Rules (posted at site): Sat: 9:30am, 11:15am, 1pm, 2:45pm, 4:30pm. Unr eligible only for 50% Dr. Judit Sztaray and Dr. Salman Azhar. TDs: NTD Tom Langland and Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode while in tournament of prizes in Reserve, Booster Sections. One (1) one half (1/2) point bye NTD John McCumiskey, and others. Info: http://bayareachess.com/tg. room. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or game forfeiture may be selected in writing on the entry form or writing on the bye list at [email protected]. T: 408-409-6596. W. if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfeiture the site 1 hour before the first round. Advance Reg: Pay to NMCO, Box NOV. 29, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN for 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected to expulsion for 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. To avoid late fee, postmark by 11/24. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 the remainder of the event for any offense. Headphones cannot be Deadline for PayPal is 12noon 11/26, Pay Pal must have valid USCF ID American Open Blitz (BLZ) used if opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in and phone or email contact or will be charged additional $15 late fee on 5 round double swiss, G/5 d0. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. the last round by players with a plus score. Player must be willing site. Special Pay Pal instructions are on nmchess.org. Reg: on site: 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Projected prizes $1000, 80% Guaranteed! to present same to TD for examination at any time. Failure to do cash/check only plus Late fee $15. Friday 10:30am to 11:30am, Arrivals $300-100; U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, Unr. each $100. EF: so will result in removal from tournament without refund. Dirs/Lodg: for on site reg. after 11:30am Friday may be given a Round 1 forced 1/2 $35 by Nov. 20th. $40 after. Registration ends 9 pm. Rounds 9:30 pm - Adobe Hotel-Dearborn, 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. pt. bye. $5 Family discount after one full price entry. W. 10-10:30-11-11:30. Info: 714-899-3421, [email protected]. Ent: Room Rate: $92. To reserve, call (313) 592-3622, ask for Motor City Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http:// Open rate, or go online at www.adobadearborn.com. Info, Ent: Dr. Ed americanopen.org/main-tournament/side-event Mandell (248) 635-2375 (Cell), (586) 558-4790, (586) 558-2046 (Fax). NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, WASHINGTON All The King’s Men, 27170 Dequindre Rd., Warren, MI 48092. Email: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! [email protected]. Washington Class Championships DEC. 5-7 OR 6-7, GEORGIA 6SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5, 2-Day Option, Rds. 1-3, G/60 d5. Embassy Suites TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 An American Classic! A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 45th annual National Chess Congress 3rd annual CHESS CONGRESS 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Trophy sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/29-30, G/45 d10. Loews Jan 9-11 or 10-11 at luxurious Hyatt Boston Harbor Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. $35,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated $12,000 projected prize fund, $8000 minimum 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-800- 400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500- Special $79 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle! 300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000- 1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1200: Beautiful view of Boston harbor and downtown! In 6 sections: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1000: Trophies to top 10, 3 year USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Under 800: Trophies to top 10, 3 year Premier: Open to 1900/over. Prizes $1200-600-400, clear/tiebreak 1st $100 USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Scholastic Under 600: K-12 only, trophies to top 10, 3 year USCF membership with magazine to 1st. bonus, top Under 2300 $500-250. Unrated may not win over $300 in U1200, $600 in U1400, $900 in U1600, $1200 in U1800, or $1500 in U2000. Mixed doubles prizes: best male- Under 2100/Unr: $1000-500-300. female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $2000-1000- 600-400. Team average must be under 2200; teamates may play in dif- Under 1900/Unr: $1000-500-300. ferent sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players Under 1700/Unr: $900-500-300. Unrated limit $600. begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Student/Alumni plaques to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any Under 1500/Unr: $800-400-300. Unrated limit $400. U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Top 7 sections entry fee: $118 online at chessaction.com by 11/26, $125 Under 1300/Unr: $400-200-150. Unrated limit $200. phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/24 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123, MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: best male/female 2-player “team” 2-day $122 mailed by 11/19, $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be in Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 entry fee: $38 online at chessaction.com by 11/26, $45 phoned by 11/24 (406-896-2038, no under 2200; teammates may play in different sections. questions), $42 mailed by 11/19, $50 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if BLITZ TOURNAMENT Saturday 9:30 pm. paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day top 7 sections schedule: Reg.

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Southeast Chess December Open members. 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds: Fri. 7 p.m.; for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one 5SS, G/120 d5. Emory University, Winship Ballroom (DUC), 605 Asbury Sat. 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. 2-day schedule: hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ $500-$250-$125. Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322. Free parking. $4,000 guaranteed. 4 sections. Reg. Ends Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance Open: $600-400-200, top U2300 $200, top U2150 $100. U2000:$500- schedule. Re-entry: $35. One 1/2-pt. bye available upon request in Rds. fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds 300-200, top U1850 $100. U1700: $400-200-100, top U1550 $100. 1-5 (commit prior to Rd. 2). Unrated players may play in any section. to get appearance fee. Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 U1400/Unr: $300-200-100, trophies to top U1200/Unr, U1000/Unr. EF: All: Boards and sets provided. Please bring clocks. None provided. USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF $60 pre-reg online by 12/3. USCF 2200+: $45 online by 11/28. All $75 No checks at site, credit cards OK. HOTEL: HOLIDAY INN & SUITES rules. EF: $40. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 after or on-site. GM/IM Free. $30 extra for U2000 players in Open. Re- CINCINNATI EASTGATE; 4501 Eastgate Blvd., CINCINNATI, OH 45245 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives entry $30. On-site Reg. Fri 5-6:30pm, Sat 8-10:30am. Rounds: 3-day: “Just the Place for You”, (513) 752-4400 or 1-800-465-4329 (mention free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Reg.: 12/13 from 9:45–10:15am. Fri 7pm, Sat 2-7, Sun 11-4. 2-day: rd 1 Sat 10am (G/90 d5), then merge. code: CHE). ROOM RATE: $85.00/night (up to 4) plus tax. Reserve by Rds.: Sat 10:45am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 10:45 am-3:10pm. One half Unrateds (<4 games) must enter U1400. Max 2 byes, request at reg. November 28, 2014 or rate may go up. www.holidayinn.com/cvg-eastgate. point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd 2 and before Reg/Info: www.southeastchess.com. Special thanks to the Clermont County CVB. ENTRIES: Register online getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! at www.cincinnatichessclub.com or mail to Duane Larkin, 1092 Hempstead not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231. Make checks payable to “Holiday Open”; per round and be USCF members. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to DEC. 5-7 OR 6-7, NEVADA enclose fee and registration info. For further information, contact Duane Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) Downtown Chess Fest Larkin at (513) 237-1053; [email protected]. TX, 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. FIDE. 5-SS, G/90 +30 (2-day rd. 1 G/40 +15). The Learning Village, 727 East A Heritage Event! A Heritage Event! Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (next to Container Park). $$5,000 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! GTD. 3 Sections. Open (FIDE rated): $1,000-700-300, U2200 $200. State DEC. 12-14 AND 20-21, NEW YORK DEC. 14, MASSACHUSETTS Championship Qualifier Event. Under 2000: 700-400-200, U1800 $200. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Under 1600: $600-300-200, U1400 200. Free entry to National Open to 98th Annual Marshall Chess Club Championship! Memorial winner of each section, to top player in each 100 point rating 9-SS, 40/120 d5, SD/60 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC: 212-477- 4SS, G/65 d5. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road group with 3+ players. EF: $69 by 11/16, $85 by 12/4, $100 later. 3716. Open to members and nonmembers rated 2200+ (currently or in West, Marlboro MA (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508- Rds.: 7, 11-4, 11-4, 2-day rd. 1 at 9 a.m. Scholastic Tournament on 12/6. the past), FIDE title holders, qualifiers from Marshall Amateur Champi- 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 1,400 b/55 paid entries ($20 off entries Enter on line or mail to Downtown Chess Fest, PO Box 90925, Henderson, onship Dec. 6-8, and seeded players. $$4600 Gtd: $2000-$1000-$500- count half), 60% G. 3 sects. Open: $350-150, top U2110 $150. Under NV 89009-0925. HR: El Cortez Hotel & $45 -800-634-6703 ask $350-$150, U 2400/unr $250, U 2300 $200, U 2200 $150. Title of 2014 1910: $200-100, top U1710 $100. Under 1510: $150-100, top U1310 for CHESS1214. INFO: www.lasvegaschesscenter.com. W. FIDE. Marshall Chess Club Champion to highest-scoring Club member. EF: $150, $100. Trophies to top U1100, U900, Unrated. All: Unrated can play in members $125 if received by 12/11, all $20 more at site. GMs free. any sect. but can’t win more than $50 in U1510 or $100 in U1910. EF: DEC. 7, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Reg.: 4:30 – 5:30pm 12/12; rounds 6pm 12/12, 11am & 5:30pm 12/13, $39 if mailed by 12/9 or online by 12/12, $45 at site. $20 discount to TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) 12/14, 12/20, 12/21. Two byes available, must request at registration, players in U1510 sect. rated under 1100 or unrated. GMs and IMs free. Reg.: Rds.: Bye: Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. no byes on 12/21. FIDE. IM/GM norms may be possible, no byes for 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 10-1-3:30-6. O.K. all, limit 1, must Ent: 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $200- norm aspirants. www.marshallchessclub.org. commit before rd. 2. payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 100, u1300 45-45. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8-8:30. Rds.: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or enter online at www.Mass- Info: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 12/4 +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 Chess.org. email to [email protected] or phone 603-891-2484. DEC. 13, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732. W. by 11/28 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 16, NEW YORK 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prize: $1,500 b/50. 70% guar. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) DEC. 12-14 OR 13-14, OHIO 1800+: $300-200-100, u2000 150-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 150- Marshall Masters! FIDE Rapid Rated! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 1st Annual Holiday Open 50, u1400 100 u1200 50. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 8-9. Rds. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ and players with a plus score in any Playing Site: Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate –– 4501 Eastgate 9:30-12-2:30-5. EF: $45, Econ $35 2/3 prz. after 12/11 +$15, playup MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $620 GTD: 250- Blvd., CINCINNATI, OH 45245. 5-SS, 30/90 d5, SD/60 d5 (2-day $15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 12/3 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess. 150-100.Top U2400 60, Top U2300 30, Biggest upset 30. EF: $40, Mbr schedule, Rd. 1, G/90 d5). $5,075.00 in prizes (based on 100), Open: com/grandprix. $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. $600-450-300-200 U2000: $450-400-250-175 U1700: $425-375-225-150 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! U1400: $400-350-200-125 Unrated players limited to winning third place DEC. 13-14, TEXAS Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! prize in all sections except in Open. ENTRY FEES: $80 if mailed by Dec.2 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) DEC. 19-21 OR 20-21, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN or rec’d online (cincinnatichessclub.com) by Dec. 8, 2014. $90 if received 2014 DCC Fide Open XII TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) later or onsite. Cash or credit card. Free to Sr. Master (2400) & above 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- Bay Area Chess Lawless Winter Championship ($80 Entry Fee deducted from prize winnings). OH Grand Prix Event - son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE 6SS, G/90 +30 (u1600 G/90 d5) 2day rds. 1-3 G/70 d5. 1639A S. Main $3 discount, to OCA mbrs. Also $5 discount to Cincinnati Chess Club and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/93 (70% guar). 3 sects:

6th annual GOLDEN STATE OPEN Jan 16-19, 17-19 or 18-19, Martin Luther King weekend, Dublin, CA $25,000 guaranteed prizes, convenient new site! 7 rounds,40/110, SD/30, d10 (3- Unrated prize limits: U1000 4-day reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10; 2-day $150, U1300 $400, U1600 $600, 7 pm, Sat 12 noon & 6 pm, Sun 12 option except Open Section, rds 1-4 U1900 $800. noon & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 3:30 pm. G/30, d10). Blitz tmt. 1/18 10 pm. Mixed doubles: $1000-500-300. 3-day reg ends Sat 11 am, rds Sat Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton, See TLA or chesstour.com. 12 noon, 3 pm & 6 pm, Sun 12 noon 6680 RegionalDr, Dublin CA 94568. & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 3:30 pm. Free parking, near I680 & I580, 2/5 Entry fee: $143 online at 2-day reg ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun mi from BART W Pleasanton station. chessaction.com by 1/14, $150 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/14 Byes: OK all, limit 2, Open must In 6 sections. (entry only, no questions), all $160 at commit before rd 2, other before rd 4. Open: $3000-1500-800-600- site, or online until 2 hrs before rd 1. 400, clear/tiebreak win $100, top Under 1000 Section entry fee: January official USCF ratings U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE rated, $53 online at chessaction.com by used; unofficial uschess.org ratings 150 GPP. 1/14, $60 phoned by 1/14, $70 at site usually used if otherwise unrated. Under 2200: $1600-800-500- or online until 2 hrs before round 1. Bring set, board, clock if 400-300, top U2000/Unr $500-250. All: Online entry $5 less to possible- none supplied. Under 1900: $1500-800-500- CalChess members. No checks at Hotel rates: $89-95, 925-828- 400-300, top U1700 $400-200. site; credit cards OK. Re-entry $60 7750, 925-828-7750, reserve by 1/2. Under 1600: $1200-600-400- (no Open). Special USCF dues: see Entry: chessaction.com or 300-200, top U1400 $300-150. TLA or chesstour.com. USCF mem Continental Chess, Box 249, Under 1300: $1000-500-400- required. Mailed entries: see TLA. Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $15 300-200, top U1100 $250-125. charge for refunds. Advance entries Under 1000: $400-200-150-100- Choice of schedules: All merge posted at chessaction.com (online 75. & compete for same prizes: entries posted instantly).

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2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700- Event! NEW ORLEANS OPEN SCHOLASTIC INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAM- Under 2500/Unr $2400-1200. FIDE rated, GM & IM norms possible. 300-100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: PIONSHIPS, Fri., 12/26: Open to all K-12 individual players; 4SS, G/30 Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600- 500-500-400-400. Under 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & d5. Sects: OPEN, U900, U500. Reg: 9:30-10:30am; Rd. 1 at 11am – 2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600- 500-500-400-400, no unrated Sa 8-8:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9 1:20, Su 9 1:30 6. (u1600: Su 9 1 5). 2-day other rds. will immed. follow. Prizes: Trophies to top 5 individuals in may win over $2500. Under 1900: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600-500- Rds. 1-3: Sa 9 11:50 2:40 & merge. EF: $89, after 12/16 +$20. Playup each section (no team awards). All non-trophy winners receive a souvenir 500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1800. Under 1700: $6000-3000- +$20. Econ EF: $69 w/ 2/3 prz: Rated 2250+ $0 by 12/9 (Prize - EF). chess medal. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy 1500-1000-800-600- 500-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1300. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. and medal placements for winners of all schol. sections. EF for Schol. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300, no Under 1250: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Tourn: $20 by 12/19; $25 thereafter and at site. BUGHOUSE TOURN: unrated may win over $900. $3000-1500-1000-800-600- 5pm, Open to All. 5SS, G/5 d0. Reg. Fri. until 4:30pm. Prizes: Trophies 500- 400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500, no unrated DEC. 20-22, TEXAS to top 3 teams. Bughouse EF: $20 per team. BLITZ TOURN (USCF- may win over $500. No separate U1000 section; players under 1000 in TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Dallas Absolute rated using Blitz ratings): 8pm, Open to All. 9SS, G/5 d0; sections U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000 prizes; receive larger if winning 5SS, G/90 with 30 sec increment. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood determined by number of players. Reg. Fri. until 7:30pm. Prizes: 70% both. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/14 Dr. #C, Richardson, TX 75080. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE of EFs returned as cash prizes. Blitz EF: $20. Hotel Rate: $92 (sing- list may not win over $1500 U1250, $3000 U1500 or U1700. Games rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for awarding prizes. Default late dbl-trip-quad), Hilton New Orleans Airport, 504-469-5000, mention Cajun rated too late for 12/14 list not counted. 2) If post-event rating posted forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Chess tourn. and reserve by Dec. 10th to assure group rate. Free Airport 12/20/13-12/20/14 was more than 30 points over section maximum, EF: USCF +2400 $90, USCF 2200-2400(or if you ever been rated 2200 Shuttle & Free Hotel Parking! ENT: On-line registration and printable prize limit $2000. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) USCF) $105, Fide rated 2000 and above is $140, U2200 USCF/U2000Fide entry form at www.cajunchess.com click on “Tournaments,” or mail in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female combined 2- $175. USCF Membership Required. Dallas Chess Club membership entry form to Cajun Chess, 7230 Chadbourne Dr., New Orleans, LA player “team” score: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Only rounds 1-7 of Open required, but players can pay a $10 tournament membership. Note that 70126. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Email: Section counted. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may highest finishing Dallas Chess Club member is Club Champion. $$b/25: [email protected]. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at play in different sections; teams must register (no exta fee) by 3 pm 70% Guaranteed. $1600-800-400-275. U2400 $500. Reg.: 12/20: 11:00am- site). FIDE. 12/27; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Top 6 sections EF: 12:01 pm. Rds.: Sat. 12/20 12:30, 5:30 pm. Sun. 12/21: 11 am, 4:30 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Online at chessaction.com: $225 by 7/15, $255 http://chessaction.com/ pm. Mon. 12/22 9:30 am. 1 bye if requested before end of round 2. by 10/15, $275 by 12/23. Phoned to 406-896-2038 (no questions, entry DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, GEORGIA only): $235 by 7/15, $265 by 10/15, $285 by 12/21. No phone entry Players who withdraw or take a last round zero point bye are ineligible TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 for prizes. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O 44th Annual Atlanta Open after 12/21. Mailed by 7/15: 5-day $230, 4-day $229, 3-day $228. Mailed Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX, 76036-4719. INFO: 5-SS. Interactive College of Technology, 5303 New Peachtree Rd., Cham- 7/16-10/15: 5-day $260, 4-day $259, 3-day $258. Mailed 10/16-12/15: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, [email protected], www.dallas blee, GA 30341. $10,000 b/155, 55% Guaranteed. In 7 sections: Cham- 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day $278. Do not mail entry after 12/15. chess.com. FIDE. pionship: FIDE and USCF rated. Must be 2000 and above to enter. $1000- Online 12/24 to 2 hours before your first game, or at site 12/26 to 1 600-500, u2200-700-300-150-100. Under 2000: $700-300-150-100, u1900- hour before your first game: http://chessaction.com/ $300. Open A Heritage Event! Section EF $100 more to US players if not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $150. Under 1800: $700-300-150-100, u1700- $150. Under 1600: $600- 300-150-100, u1500- $150. Under 1400: $600-300-150-100, u1300- $150. Under 1250 Section EF: All $120 less than above. Seniors 65/over in DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, NEW YORK U1500/over: All $120 less than above. Re-entry $120; not available in TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Under 1200: $600-300-150-100, u1100- $100. Unrated: (not part of base) Trophies to top 7. Time Controls: Championship: G/100 w/30 sec. inc., Open Section. GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs free in Open Section; 33rd annual Empire City Open $150 from prize. US IMs & WGMs $150; $100 from prize. All: No checks 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). New Yorker 2-day: G/90 d5. Other sections: G/120 d5., 2-day: G/90 d5. Entry Fees: $79 3-day, $78 2-day if received by 12/23; $85 at site. GMs and IMs at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St., across from Penn Station, New York if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, 10001. $12,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $1200- free. Juniors: $6 less. Unrateds: $30. Reentry except in Championship section $40. Bye: all rounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, 600-300-200, clear or tiebreak win $50 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr Scholastic $20. 5-day reg. ends 12/26 10:30 am, rds. 12/26-28 11:30 $500-250. Under 2200: $1000-500-250-150, top U2000/Unr $500-250. May play up 1 section except Championship. 3-day schedule: Regis- tration: ends 6:15 p.m. Rounds: 7:00, 2;15-7:00, 10-3:15. 2-day schedule: am & 6 pm, 12/29 10 am & 4 pm, 12/30 10 am. 4-day reg. ends 12/26 Under 1900: $1000-500-250-150, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under 5 pm, rds. 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. 3-day reg. 1600: $800-400-200-100, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300 Registration: ends 10 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10:30, then merges with 3- day. Info: [email protected] or (478)-973-9389. ends 12/27 10:30 am, rds. 12/27 11:30 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, 12/28 (NOTE CHANGE): $300-200-100, plaques to top 3. Unrated may not 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 rounds; Open win over $150 in U1300, $300 U1600, or $500 U1900. Mixed doubles Hotels: See Info. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204 or americanchesspromotions.com. W. FIDE. must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $97-97, 800-833- bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among 3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase or chess block sell out about all sections: $600-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates A Heritage Event! 11/15. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel is most may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! convenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through chess- fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but DEC. 26-29 OR 27-29 OR 26-28, MARYLAND tour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ratings: FIDE used possible. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at www.chessaction.com by TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) in Open, Dec 2014 official USCF in others. For foreign in U2300 & below, 12/24, $115 phoned by 12/22 (406-896-2038, no questions), 3-day $113, 41st Annual Eastern Open: 7-Rd SS in 5 Sections see www.chesstour.com/ foreignratings.htm. Highest of multiple ratings 2-day $112 if check mailed by 12/17, all $120 at site, or online until 2 Over $14,000 prize fund! Over 30 prizes! Class prizes at 150-point usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may hours before rd. 1. GMs free; $90 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF interval within each section! Convenient Location: Doubletree (NOTE CHANGE): All $30 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Re-entry $50, Hotel, 8120 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda MD (just 2 mi. S from I-495 not available in Open. Online EF $5 less to NYSCA members (may join and 4 blks N of Metro). Open: $2,000-1,000-600-400; U2300: $400. FIDE with entry; dues $12/yr.) No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial Rated. Open section prizes guaranteed. Other section prizes based on uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year 40 paid entries for each section. Under 2200: $1,000-600-300; U2050: USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, $400. Under 1900: $1,000-600-300; U1750: $400. Under 1600: $1,000- Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, 600-300; U1450: $300. Under 1300: $1,000-500-250; U1150: $300; UR CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends max: $150. Special Prizes! Best Fighting Spirit/Best Played Game: Visit www.chesstour.comfor latenews, hotel Fri 10 am. Rds. Fri 11 & 5, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: $200-100-50. Brilliancy: $100-50. Opening Innovation: $100-50. Selected availability, results, games, minimum ratings, etc. Reg. ends Sat 9 am. Rds. Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half winning games, positions, and openings must be annotated and will be Enter tournaments at chessaction.com. point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit before submitted for publication in Chess Life. Upset: For U1300, Rds. 1-6, $25 To receive our email lnewsletter, see chess rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $289-289-319, 1-800-764-4680, 212-971- book prize; max 2 prizes per player. 4-day Schedule for Open, U2200, calendar.com. Enter at chessaction.com. 0101, reserve by 12/3 or rate may increase, ask for Continental Chess U1900, & U1600: 12/26-12/29 Rd. 1: Fri 12/26 at 6 pm; Rds. 2-3, 4-5, Most tournaments have alternate schedules Association rate. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 6-7: Sat 12/27 - Mon 12/29 at 11 am & 5:30 pm. TC: 40/120, SD/30 with less or more days than below. 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, Direc- d10. On-Site Reg: Fri 12/26 at 4-5:30. 3-day Schedule for U2200, Asterisk means full details in this issue- torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance U1900, & U1600: 12/27-12/29 Rds. 1-3: Sat 12/27 at 12, 3, 6 pm. TC: otherwise, see future issues or our website. entries posted at www.chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). G/75 d10. Players join 4-day schedule in Rd. 4. On-Site Reg: Sat 12/27: Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 10-11:30 am. Weekend Schedule for U1300 Section: 12/26-12/28 ELECTRONIC DEVICES: See rules at DEC. 26-28, 27-28 OR 28 NOT DEC. 5-7, 6-7 OR 7, NEW YORK Rd. 1: Fri 12/26 at 6 pm; Rds. 2-4 & 5-7: Sat 12/27 & Sun 12/28 at 10 chesstour.com/devices.htm. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) am, 2 pm, 6 pm. TC: G/90 d10. Byes: 1/2-pt byes available for any Marshall December Grand Prix! FIDE Rated (NOTE DATE CHANGE) round, but Rds. 5-7 must commit before Rd. 4. Limit 2 byes for class 11/7-9: Eastern Chess Congress, Stamford CT* 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. $820 GTD: $300-150-100 U2200 $145 U2000 prizes. Free Lecture: 12/26 at 4-5:30 pm. Blitz Championship: 5-Rd 11/14-16: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH* $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Max two Dbl Swiss. Sat 12/28 at 9:30 pm-12 am/Midnight. $800 based on 40 11/28-30: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA* byes, req. at entry. USCF and FIDE rated. Schedules: 3 day Fri. 6pm, paid entries. TC: G/7 d0. Advance EF: $35. See Web site for details. 12/26-28: Empire City Open, New York NY* Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 Quads: Daily 12/27-12/29: 3 Rds. at 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm. TC: G/75 d10. 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV* day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round EF = $50: 1st = $90, 2nd = $50. HR: Amazing, only $79!! To reserve 1/9-11: Boston Chess Congress, Boston MA* 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- online, go to easternopenchess.com or call 1-800-955-7359 by 12/20 1/16-19: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA* 477-3716. request chess rate. Pkg: Hotel valet is free if guest or $8/day! Free pkg 1/16-19: Golden State Open, Dublin CA* on wkend 1 blk away in garage or lot! Entries: If postmarked by Dec 2/13-16: Southwest Class, Fort Worth TX* Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 20: Open: $125; U2200: $120; U1900 & U1600: $110; U1300/UR: $100. 2/28-3/1: New York State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs* DEC. 26-28, LOUISIANA Entries $25 more at site! Reentry $100 and limited to rounds 1-4. GMs: 3/6-8: W estern Class, Agoura Hills CA* TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 3/13-15: Mid-Atlantic Open, St Louis MO* New Orleans Open free entry, but $125 deducted from prize; IMs: $65 advance entry, but $60 deducted. FMs: $90 advance entry, but $35 deducted; $10 service 3/27-29: Southern Class, Orlando FL 5SS, (Open Sect: G/90 i30; Other Sects.: G/120 d5) FIDE rated using 4/1-5: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA* FIDE rules. Free entry for GMs and IMs (EF deducted from winnings). charge for refunds. Please make checks or money orders payable to: Eastern Open. Mail entries to Tom Beckman, 3731 Kanawha St. NW, 4/24-26: Eastern Class, Sturbridge MA SIDE EVENTS Fri., 12/26: Scholastic Tourn. (K-12), Bughouse Tourn. & 5/22-25: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL Blitz Tourn. (Bug & Blitz open to all). Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Washington, DC 20015-1809. For entry forms and info, easternopenchess. com or [email protected]. 6/25-29: DC International, Arlington VA Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062 (504-469-5000). Main Event Sat. & Sun., 7/1-5: World Open, Arlington VA Dec. 27-28: 3 Sects. with Class PRIZES: $6,000 b/140 full-pd. ent. OPEN: An American Classic! 7/17-19: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA $1000+plaque-800-500; top U2000: $400-200; U1800: $600+plaque- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 7/17-19: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL 400-250; top U1600: $200-100; U1400/Unr*: $600+plaque-400-250; DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADA 7/24-26: Southern Open, Orlando FL top U1200: $200-100;. *Unrated players may only win 50% of the prize TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 8/7-9: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH fund unless playing in the Open Sect. where they must pay full EF and 24th annual North American Open 8/14-16: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA are eligible for full prize fund. Plaque winners determined by USCF-rec- Open Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms pos- 8/28-30: Atlantic Open, W ashington DC ommended computer tiebreaks. Byes: Avail. all Rds., must commit before sible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not USCF or FIDE 8/28-30: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN.. Rd. 3. Reg. Fri. 12 noon-10pm and Sat. 8-8:30am. Rds.: Sat. 9-2-7; Sun. rated 2200/over. Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30, For later events, see chesstour.com. 10-3. EF: $69 by 12/19; Unr. (in U1400) and Jrs. (in U1400): $45 by d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las 12/19. All EFs for main event $10 more after 12/19. Re-Entry Fee: Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Prizes $120,000 based on 600 $20, avail. up to Rd. 3 in all sects. 3 Re-entries or 2 Jr. entries count as paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs & U1250 Section count one additional entry for prize fund. CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat the top as half entries), else in proportion; $90,000 minimum (75% each prize) ranked player in the Open Sect. and win free entry to our next tournament! guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000- 800- FREE GIFT to oldest player and to player who travels farthest to Main 600-500-400-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $200, top FIDE

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be expelled. Special rules: CCA electronic devices rules used; see byes, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $99, 1-(856) 663-5300, reserve by if requested before end of Rd. 2. ENT: AustinChessTournaments.com, www.chesstour.com/devices.htm. Also, in round 3 or after, players with 12/3 or rate may increase, ask for Chess rate. Questions: info@snj P.O. Box 1386, Round Rock, TX 78680, 512- 417-9008, www.AustinChess scores of 80% or more and their opponents may not use headphones or chess.com, 703-989-6867. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance Tournaments.com. INFO: Lori Balkum Lori. Balkum@AustinChessTourna earphones, or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director per- entries posted at snjchess.com/dubeckcup.com. ments.com. www.AustinChessClub.com. *Entries are limited to the mission. Blitz 12/29 9:45 pm not 10:45 pm. Ent: chessaction.com or first 150 participants (exceptions granted for ratings 2200+). W. DEC. 29, NEVADA Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.us, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15 service fee for refunds. Advance TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) North American Open Blitz (BLZ) JAN. 2-4 OR 3-4, FLORIDA entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Ballys Casino Resort, Las Vegas TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) DEC. 27, OHIO (see North American Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Gulf Coast New Year’s Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Open: $500-300-200, U2300/Unr $230-120, U2100/Unr $220-110. Under 5SS, Open section G/90+30 sec. incr., All other sections but U1100 Mustard Seed Holiday Monster 1900: $400-200-100, U1700 $220-110, U1500 $140-70, U1300 $80. EF G/120 d5, U1100 section G/90 d5 (2-day Option all sections Rd. 1 G/60 4SS, G/45 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 12/29, $50 after 7 pm 12/29. GMs d5). Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at Town Center, 9931 Interstate OH 44139. EF: $50, IMs, GMs free. Sections: Open, U-2000, U-1700, free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:45, 10:30, Commerce Dr., Fort Myers. $$15,000 b/200 paid entries, 50% min. Gtd. U1400, U1000. Registration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz Open: $1600/Trophy-1000-700, U2400 $500, U2300 $400, U2200/Unr. 4:00, U-1000 ASAP. Prizes: $2000 Guaranteed!! Open: $500, $200, used for pairings & prizes. $200. FIDE. U2100:$1100/Trophy-800-500, U2000 $400, U1900 $200. U2200 $100. U-2000: $200, $100. U-1700: $200, $100. U-1400: $200 U1800: $1000/Trophy-700-500, U1700 $400. U1600: $1000/Trophy- $100. U1000: $150, $75, U600 $75. No unrated players in U1000. Free DEC. 31-JAN. 1, TEXAS 700-500, U1500 $400. U1350: $900/Trophy-600-400, U1250 $300. U1100: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) healthy box lunch to ALL players! Info: www.progresswithchess.org. DCC New Year Insanity Trophies for 1st to 3rd & 1st U900, 1st U700, Medals to all others. Top Contact: Mike Joelson, 216-321-7000. 10 Rd. 2-SS (Play white and black against each opponent), G/30 d5. Senior Prize (among all sections, must be at least 50 on Jan. 2): $200. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr., #C, Richardson, TX 75080. Unr. may enter Open, U1350 or U1100 only. EF: $99 by Dec. 30, $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free ($99 deducted from prize). DEC. 27, OHIO EF: $40. $25 Junior/Senior/Hcapp. Limited number of House players TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 welcome for $1 per game. Dallas Chess Club membership required or U1100 section $39 by Dec. 30, $10 more later and onsite. Re-entry cash Two Days After PAWN STORM XXVII pay $10 non member fee. $$GTD: $200-100. Class prizes (if any) depends prize sections $49. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st 4SS, G/60 d10, at Dayton Chess Club. EF: $28 to 20 Dec then $38. EF on entries. Reg.: 12/31 at 5pm – 5:45 pm. Rds.: Round 1 at 6:05 pm Rd. Fri. 7:30; 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10; 2nd Rd. Sat. 1:15; 3rd Rd. all sections refunded to 2200 or higher who complete the schedule. GTD Prizes: rest ASAP with hour breaks at around 12:30 am, 7:30 am and 12:30 pm. but U1100 6:30, 3rd Rd. U1100 5:45; 4th Rd. Sun. 9:30; 5th Rd. all Open $250-151, U1900 $150, U1600 $149. Reg.: 10-10:45. Rds.: 11- 4 points of 1/2 point Byes allowed. Byes for round 9 and 10 must be sections but U1100 2:30, 5th Rd. U1100 1:45. With incr. Open section 1:45-4:30-7. OGPx Event-OCA mbrs $3 disc. DCC mbrs $3 disc. requested before round 6. ENT: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, start times could be delayed. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. Blitz [email protected]/, 937-461-6283. 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. INFO: Barbara Swafford, 214- Tourn: G/5 d0, Friday at 2:00 p.m.; EF $15 for those in main tourn., $25 632-9000, [email protected]. www.dallaschess.com. for all others. HR: $89, $99 with breakfast, reserve by 12/12 or rate Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! may increase, includes free Internet, refrigerator & microwave, 239- DEC. 27-28, NEW JERSEY Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 561-1550. Car Rental: Lower rates are available at Firefly Car Rental TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) JAN. 2-4 OR 3-4, TEXAS at the Hotel, 239-415-1380. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive 2nd annual Dubeck Cup/South Jersey Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds. 5SS, G/90 d5. Holiday Inn 2175 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, 5th Annual Austin Chess Club Championship Online entry & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. across from Garden State Park – 5 miles from Philadelphia City Center. 100% GUARANTEED Prize Fund! Bridge Center of Austin, 6700 Middle $10,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $1200-500-250- Fiskville Rd., Austin, TX 78752. Total entries limited to first 150 regis- JAN. 9, NEW YORK 100, clear win $50 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $400-200. Under 2100: trants!* In 3 Sections, Championship: 5SS, G/90;+60, Open to players TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) $$1000-500-250-100, top U1900/Unr $400-200. Under 1800: $900-450- 1800 and above. EF: $50 received or online by 12/15, $60 thereafter/site. Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) 200-100, top U1600 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1500: $900-450-200-100, $$: $600-400-200. U2200 - $250 $100, U2000 - $250 $100 (All prizes 9-SS, G/3 d2. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: top U1300 (no unr) $300-100. Under 1200: $300-200-100, trophies to Guaranteed). Reserve: 5SS, G/90;+60, Open to 1799 & under. Open to $50 Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. top U1000, U800, Unr. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 Ratings 1400-1799. EF: $45 received or online by 12/ 15, $55 EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Reg.: U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $90 online at dubeckcup2014. thereafter/site. $$: $400-200. U1600 - $200 $100 (All prizes Guaranteed). 6:15-6:45. Max three byes, req. at entry. Blitz rated. Marshall CC, 23 W. eventbrite,com by 12/1, $100 by 12/25 all $110 at site, or online until 2 Novice: 5SS, G/90;+60, Open to 1399 & under. Open to Ratings under 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. hours before rd. 1. GMs/IMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1200 Section 1400. EF: $40 received or online by 12/15, $50 thereafter/site. $$: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! EF: All $50 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Re-entry $50. No checks at $250-150. U1200 - $100 $50, U1000 - $50 (All prizes Guaranteed). ALL: JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, MASSACHUSETTS site, credit cards OK. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9:45 am. Rds. Sat 10, Online Registration preferred. Unrateds may only win place prizes. May TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 2:00, 5, Sun 10, 2, 5:30. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 play up one section. Unrateds placed at TD’s discretion. One 1/2 pt. bye 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Boston Harbor, 101 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128. Free parking, free airport shuttle. Prizes $12,000 based on 220 paid entries (U1300 & re-entries count 60%), minimum $8000 (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections. GOLD AFFILIATES Premier: Open to 1900/over. $1200-600-400, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $500-250. Under 2100: $1000-500-300. Under 1900: Cajun Chess Dallas Chess Club PaperClip Pairings $1000-500-300. Under 1700: $900-500-300. Under 1500: $800-400- 7230 Chadbourne Drive 200 S. Cotton wood Dr. Suite C c/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari 300. Under 1300: $400-200-150. Unrated may not win over $200 in New Orleans, LA 70126 Richardson, TX 75080 6005 Forest Blvd U1300, $400 U1500 or $600 U1700. Top 5 sections EF: $87 online at 504-208-9596 972-231-2065 Brownsville, TX 78526, 956-459-2421 chessaction.com by 1/7, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/5, 3-day [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 12/30, $100 at site, or online until 2 www.cajunchess.com www.dallaschess.com hours before round 1. GMs free; $80 from prize. Under 1300 Section San Diego Chess Club EF: All $40 less than above. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best Chess Club and Scholastic Marshall Chess Club 2225 Sixth Avenue male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800- Center of St. Louis 23 W. 10th St. San Diego, CA 92101, 619-239-7166 400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play 4657 Maryland Avenue New York, NY 10011 [email protected] indifferent sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm www.sandiegochessclub.org 1/10; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: Online EF $5 less to St. Louis, MO 63108. 212-477-3716 MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $50, not 314-361-CHESS [email protected] Shore HS Chess League available in Premier. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial [email protected] www.marshallchessclub.org uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year www.stlouischessclub.org PO Box 773 USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, New York City Chess Inc Lincroft, NJ 07738 Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Continental Chess Chess NYC Programs [email protected] Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Association c/o Russell Makofsky &Michael Propper Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. Silver Knights C hess PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, PO Box 189, 1710 First Ave ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes 3929 Old Lee Hwy Ste 92D NY 12577. New York, NY 10012, 212-475-8130 available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Premier must commit before rd. 2, Fairfax, VA 22030, 703-574-2070 845-496-9658 [email protected] others before rd. 3. HR: $79-79, 617-568-1234, request chess rate, www.silverknightschess.com [email protected] www.chessnyc.com reserve by 1/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, [email protected] use AWD #657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box www.chesstour.com ChessIQ 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: 4957 Oakton Street, Sui te 113 chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries Skokie, IL 60077, 847.423.8626 posted at www.chessaction.com (Online entries posted instantly). [email protected] Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! www.chessiq.com JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 7th Annual Chesapeake Open 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (2-day schedule: rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr) U1300 & U1000 G/120 d5 (rds. 1-2 G/60 d5), (U1300 3-day option rds. 1&2 G/120 d5). Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville SILVER AFFILIATES Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. $$Based on score. 7 sections: Championship (min. rating of 2000) FIDE rated: 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$800, 4.0=$450, Bay Area Chess (CA) Long Island Chess Nuts (NY) Sparta Chess Club (NJ) 3.5=$175, 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less www.BayAreaChess.com 516-739-3907 www.spartachessclub.org than $1500]. U2200: 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150. U2000: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$325, 3.5=$125. U1800: 5.0= Beverly Hills Chess Club (CA) Los Angeles Chess Club (CA) Success Chess School (CA) $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1600: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= www.bhchessclub.com www.LAChessClub.com www.successchess.com $500, 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1300 & U1000: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. Additional prizes to clear 1st place, if no 5.0 Boca Raton Chess Club (FL) Michigan Chess Association Vellotti’s Chess Kids (ID) in section (added to score prize) - Championship: $300; U2200 $200, www.bocachess.com www.michess.org www.VellottisChessSchool.com U2000 $150, U1800 & U1600: $100; U1300 & U1000: $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1300, or $400 in U1600. Sets and Chess Club (TX) Oklahoma Chess Foundation Western PA Youth Chess Club (PA) boards provided. Clocks provided in the Championship, U2200, & [email protected] OCFChess.org www.youthchess.net U2000 sections. Optionally, pairings can be texted/emailed to your phone. Free Sunday morning continental breakfast for players.

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Free parking for day guests. EF: $97 by 12/26, $102 by 1/6, and $107 mates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no online at www.scchess.com. For more info call Bruce Baker at (619) online only by 1/8, $110 at the door. Special EFs: $35 less for U1300 & extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided 239-7166, or email Chuck Ensey at [email protected] Hotel Rates: U1000, GMs free, $50 deducted from prize, IMs $45 off EF, $20 deducted but possible. EF: $123 online at chessaction.com by 10/1, $143 online Special rate of only $129 (with free parking!) if booked by 1/05/14, book from prize, HR: $79, ($5 EF discount if staying at hotel). Rooms may not 10/2-1/14, $160 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. $130 early as rates will go up and rooms will definitely sell out, only 200 be avail after 12/26. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds Fri 8, Sat phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/1 (entry only, no questions), $150 10/2- rooms, so it is critical to book EARLY for this great hotel, which was the 11 & 6, Sun 9 & 3. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 1/12. 4-day $129, 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 10/1, all $20 more home of the last three Recession Buster Opens. Also separate one day 6, Sun 9 & 3. U1300 & U1000 schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 mailed 10/2-1/7. EF $160 at site until 1 hour before game. GMs free; Scholastic event on 1/19, $15 EF, 5 rounds G/30 d5, starts at 10 AM, & 4:00, Sun 9 & 1:00. U1300 3-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri $120 deducted from prize. U1000 Section EF: $53 online at register 9 AM to 9:50 8, Sat 11 & 4:00, Sun 9 & 1:00. Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge chessaction.com by 1/14, $60 phoned by 1/14, 4-day $59, 3-day $58, 2- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information and registration day $57 mailed by 1/7, $70 at site or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. at http://thechesapeakeopen.com. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. JAN. 17-19, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Texas Masters Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic JAN. 10-11, IOWA 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. Online EF $5 less to CalChess members. son, TX 75080. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF Port of Dubuque Open 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun ratings and rules for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one 5-SS, G/90+30s. Open Grand River Center, 500 Bell St., Dubuque, IA 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. EF: USCF +2400 $90, 52001. $650 Guaranteed. Open $150+Trophy-100-75 U1800 $100; Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. USCF 2200-2400(or if you ever been rated 2200 USCF) $105, Fide rated U1600 $75 U1400 $75. U1200 $75. EF: $45 till Jan 3rd then $55; IM and ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK 2000 and above is $140, U2200USCF/U2000Fide $175. USCF Membership GM free with ($45 deducted from prize). Iowa State Membership Req’d, all, limit 2; Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. Unofficial Required. Texas Chess Association Membership also required for Texas Other States Welcome. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round 1. Rds.: Sat uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player players). $$b/25: 70% Guaranteed. $1600-800-400-275. U2400 $500. 10:00am; 2:30pm; 7:30pm; Sun 9:00am; 2:00pm. One half point bye if ratings: See chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $89-95, 925-828- Reg.: 1/17: 10:00-10:55 am. Rds.: Sat 11:30am, 5 pm ; Sun 11:30am, 5 requested before round 1. HR: $99 by cut-off date Jan 9, 2015, 563- 7750, reserve by 1/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, pm; Mon 10 am. One bye if requested before end of round 2 and before 690-4000. Grand Harbor Resort, 350 Bell St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Ent: use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, given a full point bye or forfeit win. Players who withdraw or take a last Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246. [email protected], 319- NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- round zero point bye are ineligible for prizes. ENT: Make/mail Checks 621-3116 or online at https://www.onlineregistration.cc/. 2015 Iowa 2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Bring set, board, clock if possible; payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn State Qualifier Event. none supplied. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries Trail, Crowley TX, 76036-4719. INFO: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, posted instantly). Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! [email protected], www.dallaschess.com. FIDE. A State Championship Event! A Heritage Event! A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 10-11, MICHIGAN Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 JAN. 23-25, NORTH CAROLINA 2015 Michigan Master/Expert & Class Championships TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 47th annual Liberty Bell Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 5-SS. Radisson Hotel Lansing, 111 N Grand Ave., (517) 482-0188. HR: Land of the Sky XXVIII 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option $104.95+tax by 1/2/15, after if space available. www.radisson.com/lans- 5SS, 40/120,SD/30 d5 (U12 is G/90 d5). Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, in U2100 to U1250, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market ingmi - Code: CHES15. 8 Sections: M/X (FIDE Rated), A, B, C, D, E One Resort Dr., Asheville, NC 28806. Weekend before Super Bowl. St., Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries (re-entries, GMs (U1200), & Novice (Sat)/Fun Swiss (Sun): U1000/Unr - 1 Day Each. Most $14,000 b/225 $9,000 gtd. Open (FIDE-rated, 100% gtd): $1600-750- & U1250 section count 70%), else in proportion, except minimum 75% recent USCF rating supplement used for ratings. Players must play in 400-300-250. U2300 $450-250. Asheville (FIDE-rated, Under 2200): of each prize guaranteed. In 2006 to 2014, the tournament had over class of their rating. Unrated players must play in Novice sect. Players $1000-500-250. 1999-1900,1899-1800, U1800 $ 450-250 each; Unrated: 320 paid entries each year and the $20,000 projected prize fund was may request to play up in class (or unrated players may request being $100. Buncombe (Under 1700): $1000-500-250. 1599-1500, 1499-1400, increased in proportion. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-400-300, seeded into a class) if their recent tournament history shows achievement U12 (Under 1st clear or on tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. 1399-1300, Under 1300 $450-250 each; Unrated: $100. into that class. TD must approve all requests and will assign a rating to 1200): Under 2100: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400- $500-250-125. U900: $225-125 Unrated: $100. Biggest Upset in the player within the rating window of that class. EF: M/X: $45 (U18 $5 EF (Open, Asheville, Buncombe): 300-200. Under 1700: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-600- Tmnt: $50-25. $84 by 1/16. GMs/IMs off, Free entry to GM, IM, FM, & 2200+, advanced entry fee deducted EF: (U12): “No-prize” EF 400-300-200. Under 1250: $700-500-300-200-100. Unrated may enter free ($94 deducted from prize). $42 by 1/16. from prize.), A, B, C, D, E: $42 (U18 $5 off); Novice: $25; Fun Swiss: $15. for under age 18 in Asheville, Buncombe, U12: any section, but may not win over $300 in U1250, $600 U1500, or $900 $21 (no discounts). Advance entries must be paid by 1/8/15. ALL paid after 1/8 are $10 U1700. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” Unrated EF in Asheville, Buncombe, U12: $21 (no discounts, eligible more. Register and Pay Online at https://onlineregistration.cc/. Make combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team average must for unrated prize only). ALL: On-site entries $10 more. Discounts (pre- checks payable to MCA. MCA memb req’d for Michigan residents, other be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must reg or on-site, one per player): $10 off for players new to Land of the states OK. Reg.: Sat 8-9am, Fun Swiss: Sun 8:30-9:30am. Class Sect register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate Sky, 2nd family member, or Under 18. Add $42 to play in a section more Rds.: Novice/Fun Swiss Sat 10am-2:30pm-7pm, Sun 10am-2:30pm; pairings avoided but possible. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at ches- than 200 points above your rating, 1 section max. Rds.: 1st rd. either Rds.: TL: 10am-11:30am-1:30pm-3pm-4:30pm. Class Sect: G/110 d5, saction.com by 1/14, $120 phoned by 1/12 (406-896-2038, entry only, Fri 7pm or Sat 9am (G/90 d5), then Sat 1pm - 7pm, Sun 9am - 3pm. One $$Gtd: Novice/Fun Swiss: G/30 d5. $2850 ; M/X: $300-$200, X: $230 no questions), 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by 1/2 pt bye avail rds. 1-4, declare by rd. 2. BLITZ: G/5 d0. Sat 10 am EF: U2100: $120; Class A, B, C, D, E: $180-$120; U1900/U1700/U1500/ 1/7, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours $20. 100% of entry fees paid in prizes. ENT: WW, PO Box 1123, U1300/U1100: $100; Novice/Fun Swiss: Trophies to Top 5 Overall, Top before rd. 1. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. U1250 Section EF: Weaverville, NC 28787, 828-645-4215, fax: 828-645-4216. HR: $92 dbl, State Champions U800, Top U700, Top U600, Top Unr. (Top Michigan All $30 less than top 5 sections EF. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings $76 sgl. Reserve early at 828-254-3211 or 800-733-3211 and mention Resident): Master/Expert, Expert, and Each Class plus Novice. Trophies usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine tournament. INFO: Wilder Wadford, [email protected], www.nc for all place-winners. Ent & Info: Jeff Aldrich, P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult chess.org. 48501; [email protected]; (810) 955-7271; www.michess.org. $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (no Open to Open) $70. 4-day Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 10-11, TEXAS schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon JAN. 23-25 OR 24-25, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 2015 DCC Fide Open I Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule (no Open Section): Reg. 38th Cardinal Open, Columbus 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:30. Bye: all, limit 3, 5-SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5 (2-day rds. 1&2 G/75 d5). Sets provided, bring son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $98-98-98-98, clocks. 1 bye any round. Open section FIDE rated & follow FIDE Laws of and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules 1-800-SONESTA, 617-806-4653, request Continental Chess rate, reserve Chess; all others USCF only. $10,000 in 5 sections, top 4 prizes guar- for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one by Jan 2 or rate may increase. Parking: Chess rate at Sonesta approx. anteed, others b/200 paid entries (re-entries=1/3), prizes added if hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ $500-$250-$125. $20/day (half of normal rate). Much lower rates Fri night & all day Sat more! OCA Grand Prix. Open $1200-800-500-350, $100 bonus to 1st EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance & Sun at 1818 Market, 1815 JFK Blvd., or 1540 Spring. Car rental: Avis, clear/tiebreak, all gtd; U2300 $450-300; U2100 $900-450-200-100; fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds 800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633 or reserve through chesstour.com. U1800 $900-450-200-200; U1500 $700-350-175-100; U1200 $700-350- to get appearance fee. Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, 175-100; upset $50/section. Unrateds limited to 3rd prize except in USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF NY 12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, www.chesstour.com, 347- Open. EF: $90 if recd by 1/16, then $100; re-entry $30; no checks onsite. rules. EF: $40. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted Free to IM/GM, $90 deducted from winnings (waived if 200 paid entries). paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). OH residents OCA membership reqd. 3-day: Reg Fri 5-6:15pm, Rds. free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Reg.: 1/10 from 9:45–10:15am. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 7pm; Sat 10:45-5:45; Sun 9:45-4:45. 2-day: Reg Sat 9-10am, Rds. 10:45- Rds.: Sat 10:45am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 10:45 am-3:10pm. One half 2 then merge w/3-day. Blitz tourney: Sat eve, G/5 d0. Enter: FOTK JAN. 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Embassy Suites point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd 2 and before TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Chess Club, 2720 Airport Dr., Columbus, OH 43219. getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are Dreaming King Open Hotel, 2886 Airport Dr., Columbus, OH 43219, 614-536-0209, $109/night not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 6-SS, 40/90, SD/30, +30 inc. (2-day schedule rds 1 thru 3 are G/60 chess rate thru Jan 17, 4/room, incl full bkfst & mgr reception. Full per round and be USCF members. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to d5). Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station, 2592 Lanning Rd., San details, entry form & online entry www.neilley.com/chess, info: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley Diego, CA 92106. $$17,000 Guaranteed prize fund. Prizes: Open [email protected], 614-314-1102, leave message. W. TX, 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. FIDE. Section: $2,400-1,600-1,200-900-600-400, U2300, U2100, U1900, A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! U1700 Sections, all $1,000-600-400-200, U1500 Section: $300-100, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN BU1300 $250-100, BU1100 $200-50 Best Unr $50. Plus Best Game Prize FEB. 6-8 OR 7-8, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) is $50. Dec official rating list will be used. Reg.: 3-day: 8 - 9:30 AM, 2- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 6th annual Golden State Open day: 8-8:30 AM Sunday. Rds.: 3 day: 10 AM & 4 PM on Sat, 10 AM & 53rd Annual Baltimore Open 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option 4:30 Sunday, 9 AM & 3 PM Monday. 2- day: 9:00 AM, 11:15, 1:30 PM & 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (2-day schedule: except in Open Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton, 4:30 PM (merged) on Sunday, then 9 AM & 3 PM on Monday (Martin rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr) U1250 & U1000 G/120 d5 (rds. 1-2 G/60 d5), 6680 Regional St., Dublin, CA 94568 (near intersection of I-580 and I- Luther King, Jr. Holiday). EF: $90 if received by 12/27/14 (Famous Early (U1250 3-day option rds. 1&2 G/120 d5). Sheraton BWI, 1100 Old Elkridge 680; easy walk (2/5 mile) from BART West Dublin/Pleasanton station). Bird Special), or $100 between 12/28/14 and 1/08/15, $120 after Landing Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD 21090. $$Based on score. 7 sections: 19 miles from Oakland Airport, 30 from San Jose Airport, 33 from San 1/08/15 and $140 late registration at door on 1/17/15. No credit cards Championship (min. rating of 1900) FIDE rated: 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$800, Francisco Airport. $25,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. In at door, checks or cash only. Special rate of only $75 if U1500 or unrated, 4.0=$450, 3.5=$175, 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group 6 sections. Open, open to all. $3000-1500-800-600-400, clear or tiebreak $100 after 1/08/15 or $120 at door. Special rate for GMs and IMs: $20 raised if less than $1500]. U2100: 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, winner $100, top U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: $1600- if registered by 1/08/15, $40 after 1/08, or $60 late entry at door. Re- 3.5=$150. U1900: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$125. 800-500-400-300, top U2000/Unr $500-250. Under 1900: $1500-800-500- entry from 3-day to 2-day: $75, for players rated U2300 only. Open U1700: 5.0= $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1500: 5.0= 400-300, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1600: $1200-600-400- section will be FIDE rated, except for the 3 fast games in the 2- day. $1000, 4.5= $500, 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1250 & U1000: 5.0= $500, 300-200, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300: $1000-500-400-300- Unrated prize limits: U1700 $100, U1900 $200, U2300/2100 $300. Players 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. Additional prizes to clear 1st 200, top U1100 (no unr) $250-125. Under 1000: $400-200-150-100-75. who forfeit any round are also ineligible for prizes. SCCF membership place, if no 5.0 in section (added to score prize) - Championship: Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter any section, with maximum req’d ($18 Adult, $13 Jr, or $3 for Jr w/o mag) for all So Cal residents. $300; U2100 $200, U1900 $150, U1700 & U1500: $100; U1250 & U1000: prize U1000 $150, U1300 $400, U1600 $600, U1900 $800. Mixed doubles Two byes allowed, but must be requested at least one hour before $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1250, or $400 in bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among round, and round 5 & 6 byes must be requested before rd. 2 and are U1500. Sets and boards provided. Clocks provided in the Champi- all sections: $1000-500-300. Team average must be under 2200; team- irrevocable. Ent: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter onship, U2100, & U1900 sections. Optionally, pairings can be texted/

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emailed to your phone. Free Sunday morning continental breakfast Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! foreign GMs 2500-2599 FIDE $550, foreign GMs 2600/over FIDE $700 for players. Free parking. EF: $97 by 1/23, $102 by 2/3, and $107 MAR. 13-15 OR 14-15, MISSOURI (foreign GM minimum prizes limited to first 7 foreign GMs to enter; after online only by 2/5, $110 at the door. Special EFs: $35 less for U1250 & TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) that, minimum is $300). See below for foreign FIDE guarantee. Open U1000; GMs free, $50 deducted from prize; IMs $45 off EF, $20 deducted 19th annual Mid-America Open EF, for US players who are not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over: $355 from prize. HR: $79, ($5 EF discount if staying at hotel). Rooms may not 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne Plaza online at chessaction.com by 1/23, $375 online by 3/30, $400 at site. be avail after 1/24. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 Hotel St. Louis-Clayton, 7750 Carondelet Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105 (I- Open EF, for others: $205 online at chessaction.com by 1/23, $225 & 6, Sun 9 & 3. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, 64 W/US 40-W Exit 32B, 1.2 miles north on Hanley Rd). $$ 20,000 online by 3/30, $250 at site. For foreign FIDE rated players, minimum Sun 9 & 3. U1250 & U1000 schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 & GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 7 sections: Open: $2000-1000-500-300, prize guarantee $100 if playing all 9 games with no byes. Open mailed 4:00, Sun 9 &1:00. U1250 3-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 8, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. or phoned entries: all $10 more than online entry. Phone entry at 406- Sat 11 & 4:00, Sun 9 & 1:00. Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1900: $1400-700-400-200. 896-2038 (entry only, no questions). U2200 through U1400 Sections Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information and registration Under 1700: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200. EF: $205 online at chessaction.com by 1/23, $225 online by 3/30, $250 http://thebaltopen.com. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1000: $500-300-200-100, at site. Mailed EF: 4-day $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 1/23, plaques to first 3, top U800, U600, Unrated Prize limits: Unrated may U1100/Unr Section EF: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! all $20 more by 3/24. $75 online at chessaction. not win over $200 in U1000, $400 U1300, $600 U1500, or $800 U1700. com by 3/30, 4-day $84, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 3/25, $100 at FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, TEXAS Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com- site. Phoned EF: All $10 more than online EF, 406-896-2038 (entry only, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) bined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be no questions), available only through 3/28. Online late entry after Southwest Class Championships under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must reg- 3/30: available until 2 hours before your first game, same price as entry 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option ister at site (no extra fee) before 2 pm 3/14; teammate pairings avoided at site. EF $100 less to rated seniors 65/over in Open through U1400. except in Master Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). DFW Airport Marriott but possible. Top 6 sections EF: $109 online at chessaction.com by Special 1 year USCF membership with magazine if paid with entry: South, 4151 Centreport Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76165. Free parking; free 3/12, $115 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/9 (entry only, no questions), Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. airport shuttle. $30,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. In 3-day $113.50, 2-day $112.50 mailed by 3/4, $130 online until 2 hours Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic 7 sections; rated players may play up one section. Master (2200/up): before game or at site. GMs free; $90 deducted from prize. U1000 $20. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry $3000-1500-800-500-400, clear or tiebreak winner $200, top U2400 Section EF: all $50 less than above. Online EF $3 less to MCA members. from Open Section to Open Section. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. $1200-600. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12:30 & 7, Fri 11:30 & 6, Sat 11:30 A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine & 6, Sun 10 & 4. 4-day schedule (except Open): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1500-800-400- if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 11:30 & 6, Sat 11:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4. 3-day schedule 300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1200-600-400-300-200. Class E $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young (except Open): Reg. ends Fri 10:30 am, rds. Fri 11:30, 2:45 & 6, Sat (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-200-120-80. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 11:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4. 2-day schedule (except Open): Reg. ends Sat. 9 rated) may enter A through E, with maximum prize E $200, D $400, C 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & am, rds. Sat. 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 4. 4-day, 3-day, & 2-day $600, B $800, A $1000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: Half point byes OK all rounds, 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400- & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Open must commit before rd. 2, others limit 3 byes, limit 2 in last 4 rounds, Open Section must commit before 300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different before rd. 3. HR: $95-98, includes free full hot buffet breakfast and free rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possi- sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players parking, 888-303-1746, 314-726-5400, request chess rate, reserve by ble- none supplied. HR: $100-100-120, 215-625-2900, reserve by 3/20 begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. EF: $143 online 3/6 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD or rate may increase. Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day at chessaction.com by 12/15 (note change), $163 online by 2/11, $180 #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chess- (60% off regular rate) for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. Park at site, or online until 2 hours before game. $150 phoned to 406-896- action.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: America, 25 S. 12th St. (12th & Clover), 1 block from Marriott, about 2038 by 11/1 (entry only, no questions), $170 11/2-2/9. 4-day $149, DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. $15 $17/day each day, or $8/12 hrs Sat & Sun. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring 3-day $148, 2-day $147 mailed by 11/1, all $20 more mailed 11/2-2/4. service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $5/day EF $180 at site until 1 hour before game. GMs free; $150 deducted from (online entries posted instantly). Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use prize. Class E Section EF: $63 online at chessaction.com by 2/11, $70 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE phoned by 2/9, 4-day $69, 3-day $68, 2-day $67 mailed by 2/4, $80 at April used for Open, USCF April for U2200 & below; note that ratings site or online until 2 hours before rd 1. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, HAWAII TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) after the April list (see above) may result in a $1500 prize limit. Foreign paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii International Open player ratings: see www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. Cellphone Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult 6-SS, Open: G/90 + 30i, All other sections: G/120 d5. Hilton Waikiki & anti-cheating rules: see www.chesstour.com/devices.htm. Players $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. 4- Beach Hotel, 2500 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. $25,000 Projected must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 Prize Fund based on 200 entries in top 3 sections. $12,500 unconditionally Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. guaranteed. Open: $5000-2500-1250 U2400 $1250-750 U2200 $1250- $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, 347- Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. 750 Amateur (Under 2000): $2500-1250-750 U1800 $1000-500. Reserve 201-2269, chesstour.com. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK (Under 1600): $2500-1250-750 U1400 $1000-500. Novice (Under 1200): (online entries posted instantly). all, limit 2; Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Unofficial $500-300-200 Open EF: Free for GM/IM/WGM/WIM.(*) *See website uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player for conditions. $249 for players rated 2000+, $349 for players rated ratings: See chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $95-95, 817-358- under 2000 or unrated. U2000 & U1600 EF: $249 to play in rating class 1700, reserve by 1/30 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, or unrated, $299 if wanting to play up. U1200 EF: $89. Discounts: 20% 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, off all entry fees if received by 10/1/14, 10% off until 1/1/15. Additional Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, $20 off for juniors aged 18/under and Seniors aged 65/older. 4-day Regional 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Bring set, board, clock if schedule: Reg. ends 3/19 at 5PM. Rds.: 7:30, 2-7:30, 2-7:30, 9. 3-day possible; none supplied. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com schedule. Reg ends 3/20 at 8AM. Rds.: 9-2:00-7:30, 2-7:30, 9. Side (online entries posted instantly). Events: This is the anchor event for the weeklong 2015 HAWAII CHESS Alabama FESTIVAL (3/14-22) which will also feature the Hawaii State Scholastic Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 8 NOT NOV. 15, Dancing Knights Scholastic - 7th Annual MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Championship - 3/14, G/45 d0, a chess camp, Blitz Open - 3/21, G/5 (QC) NOTE DATE CHANGE TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) d0, lectures, group travel outings and more. HR: $189. Call event sponsor 5SS, TC: G/25 d4. UAB BEC, 1150 10th Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 22nd annual Western Class Championships Ultimate Vacations at 1-800-284-0440 for reservations and travel pack- 35205. SCHOLASTIC: EF: $20/Rated and $15/Not Rated, if mailed by 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton ages. Registration and more info: www.HawaiiChessFestival.com. NOV 1 not Nov. 8th. Trophy: Top 3, Medals 4th-6th. Late REG.: NOV 8th Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US-101 Email:[email protected]. Chief Organizer: Beau Mueller, not 15th at 8AM. Rds.: 9-10-11-1-2. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 (808) 321-1594. ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC., 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birm- miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! ingham, AL 35244 or email by NOV 5th not Nov. 12th. Info: Caesar Free parking. $$20,000 based on 230 paid entries (re-entries, Class E APR. 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, PENNSYLVANIA [email protected]; www.CaesarChess.com; www.AlabamaChess.com. count as half entries), minimum $16,000 (80% each prize) guaranteed. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) In 7 sections. Master (over 2199): $1800-900-600-400, clear or tiebreak NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) 9th annual Philadelphia Open See Grand Prix. winner $100 bonus, top U2300 $800-400. Expert (2000-2199): $1400- OPEN SECTION, APR 1-5: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms pos- 700-400-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B sible, FIDE rated. OTHER SECTIONS, APR 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5: 7SS, 40/2, DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open (LA) (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200- SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 See Grand Prix. 600-300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1100-600-300-200. Class E d10). At the luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market , 44th Annual Atlanta Open (GA) (Under 1200/Unr): $600-300-200-100, plaques to top U1000, U800, St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from the world DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28 See Grand Prix. U600, Unr. Rated players may play up one section. Unofficial uschess. famous Reading Terminal Market with over 100 food vendors. Prizes org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Prize limits: Unrated $80,000 based on 500 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs may not win over $200 in E, $300 D, $450 C, $600 B, or $800 A. Mixed count as half entries, U1100 Section as 40% entries), else proportional, Arizona doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined minimum $60,000 (75% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: score among all sections: $600-400-200. Team average must be under $7000-4000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak first NOV. 15, Tempe Open 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register $200 bonus, FIDE Under 2400/Unr $2000-1000. Under 2200/Unr, Under 4 round, USCF rated tournament. SECTIONS: Open 1800+, Advanced at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate 2000/Unr, Under 1800: each $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300- 1400+, Intermediate 1000+, & Novice U1000. TC: G/55 d5. ROUND pairings avoided but possible. Top 6 sections EF: $115 online at ches- 300-300. Unrated may not win over $2000 in U2000 Section. Under TIMES: 9:00am-11:10am-1:40pm-3:50pm. PRIZES: Open: Cash Prizes: saction.com by 3/4, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/2, 3-day $118, 1600: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1400: 1st $300, 2nd $150, 3rd: $50. Advanced: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50. 2-day $117 mailed by 2/25, $130 online until 2 hours before game or at $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1100/Unr: Cash prizes based on 10 players per section. Intermediate & Novice: site. Class E EF: all $50 less than above. GMs free; $100 deducted $1000-700-500-400-300-300-200-200. Unrated may not win over $300 Top 5 Trophies. ENTRY FEE: Open $49 by 11/12, $54 by 11/13, $59 by from prize. No checks at site; credit cards OK. SCCF memb. ($18, in U1100 Section. Unrated not allowed U1800, U1600 or U1400 sections. 11/14, $64 at site. All other sections: $25 by 11/12, $28 by 11/13, $31 under 18 $13 with magazine, $3 without) required for rated Southern Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player by 11/14, $35 at site. $10 + entry to play up. TO REGISTER: chessem CA residents; join/renew at scchess.com. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues team score: $1000-500-300-200. In the Open Section, only the first 7 porium.com/tempeopen, call 602-482-4867. SITE: 1700 E. Elliot Rd. #9, with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com. Adult $30, rounds are counted. Team average must be under 2200; teammates Tempe, AZ 85284. Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before , 2014 American Open Scholastic (CA-S) $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Master) $60. 3- both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. NOV. 22-23 OR 23 See California, Southern. day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 11:15 & 4:15. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 11:15 & Prize limits: 1) If post-event rating posted 3/31/14-3/31/15 is more NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) 4:15. Byes: OK all rds, limit 2; Master must commit before rd. 2, others than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Players with See Grand Prix. before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 818-707-1220, reserve by 2/20 or rate may under 26 lifetime games as of 4/15 official list cannot win over $600 in , 24th annual North American Open increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ques- DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29 U1100, $1200 in U1300, $1800 U1600, or $2400 U1800. 3) Balance of (NV) tions: chesstour.com, 347-201-2269, DirectorAtChess.US. Ent: chess any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Open EF, for GMs, IMs See Grand Prix. action.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 & WGMs: $125 online by 3/30, $150 at site. Minimum prize guarantees service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com in Open Section, to players who play all 9 games with no byes: US GMs DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) (online entries posted instantly). $300, foreign IMs/WGMs $300, foreign GMs under 2500 FIDE $400, See Grand Prix.

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JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open 70% guar. 1800+: $200-100, u2000 100-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 NOV. 1, 8, 15, 29, LACC - Every Saturday Chess 4 Jrs. New Event! (CA-N) 100, u1400 50 u1200 50. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg. 9-9:15. Rds. 9:30 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler See Grand Prix. 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 35 2/3 prz. after 12/9 +15, playup +15, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No Info: FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships Rated 2200+ $0 by 12/1 (Prize - EF). http://BayAreaChess.com/ prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: (TX) grandprix. W. 1pm & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Free pizza & juices. See Grand Prix. DEC. 13, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Youth Quads #3 Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChess MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 22nd annual Western Class Championships Club.com. (CA-S) Sections: U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: See Grand Prix. www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads14-GP. Open to NOV. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, LACC - Sunday G/61 all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Reg.: Rds.: International Open (HI) memb, No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). 11-12 pm. 12, See Grand Prix. Kirshner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358. 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or base- ment. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. DEC. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus NOV. 2, 9, 16, 30, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. Arkansas score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 12/10 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: See Grand Prix. DEC. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players 1pm & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; each player receives Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! a prize! Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Free pizza & juices. NOV. 15, Arkansas Memorial Chess Tournament w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 12/10 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChess 4SS, G/60 d10. Comfort Inn & Suites Presidential, 707 Interstate 30, Club.com. Little Rock, AR 72702; 501-687-7700; HR: $79 + tax (ask for chess rate DEC. 19-21 OR 20-21, Bay Area Chess Lawless Winter Champi- before Oct. 31) WiFi. Free Parking. EF: $35 postmarked by November 8. onship NOV. 15, LACC - Capablanca Memorial Blitz Championship (G/5) $50 at site (no checks). $25 if first tournament. Reg.: Sat. 8-8:45. Rd. 1: See Grand Prix. (BLZ) 9:00, lunch, Rd. 2:11:45, Rd. 3&4 start 20 minutes after prev round. 1/2 7DSS, G/5/d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. pt bye available before round 3. Only One Section: Overall 20%; A DEC. 21, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. Reg.: 6-6:30 Class 15%; B Class 10%; C Class 10%; D Class and E Class and Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: $250 (b/15) below (including Unrated); 1 half pt bye before round 3. Ron Sanders Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 12/18 $40. Info: 1st: $100; 2nd:$50; 3rd:$25; 4th:$15; U1800: $30; U1600 $30. Parking: Jr., 133 Sezanne Ct., Little Rock, AR 72223, [email protected]. http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChess- Club.com. DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open (LA) DEC. 21, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: all teams & players NOV. 15-16, 2014 Capablanca Memorial w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after See Grand Prix. 12/18 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. California, Northern NOV. 22-23 OR 23, 2014 American Open Scholastic DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open Doubletree Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. NOV. 15, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) (NV) (714) 634-4500. Hotel rate is $99, mention SCF. Chess Computer for 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus See Grand Prix. each 1st place winner per section. Trophies to top 10 places and top score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/12 3 in teams, in each section. Finalist medals to all above-average $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. DEC. 27, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus scorers. 9 Sections based on grade and rating: Varsity K-3, K-6, K-12; NOV. 15, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 12/24 Junior Varsity K-1, K-3 rated U600, K-6 rated U600, K-6 rated U800, K- 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. 9 rated U1000, K-12 rated U1200. Pre-Registration only (onsite reg. pay players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: more and receive 1st round bye): Rds.: Saturday & Sunday 9am, 12:15, $20, after 11/12 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. DEC. 27, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 3:15 for Varsity sections; and Sunday 9am, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15, 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & 4:45 for Junior Varsity sections. Time Controls: All rounds will be G/75 NOV. 16, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: d5 in Varsity and G/30 d5 in Junior Varsity sections. EF: Varsity $80, Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus $20, after 12/24 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. Junior Varsity $60, register by 11/20 save $5, by 11/20 save 10%, by score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/13 10/31 save 20%, by 9/30 save 30%. Play-up +$5. Limited space for $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open See Grand Prix. onsite registration! USCF Membership required for all sections. November NOV. 16, Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Supplement & TD discretion to place players accurately. National Tour- Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players JAN. 18, Golden State Open Blitz (BLZ) nament Director: Randall Hough. Info: http://americanopen.org/junior- w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $27, after 4SS, G/5, d0, double round, 8 games. Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton tournament. Inquire: [email protected]. Chess Magnet School 11/13 $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. (see Golden State Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro- JGP for Varsity Sections. portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at NOV. 16, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:45 pm, rds. 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30. Bye: NOV. 23, 2014 Euwe Memorial See Grand Prix. 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. See Grand Prix. , 2014 American Open Scholastic (CA-S) NOV. 22-23 OR 23 MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 22nd annual Western Class Championships Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See California, Southern. (CA-S) NOV. 25, DEC. 2, 9, 16, Temecula Chess Club Tuesday Nights Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/75 d5. Temecula Chess Club, NEW LOCATION: 27403 Ynez Rd., , Hans Poschmann Memorial Suite 213, Temecula, CA 92591 NOT 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA NOV. 22-23 , 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii 4-SS, 30/90; SD/60 d5. 40955 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. $$B MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22 92591. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Unr: Free Entry International Open (HI) for Unrated Players. Rds.: 7:00pm. ENT: www.temeculachess.com/events. 60 paid entries (not counting unrated entries ). Three Sections: Open See Grand Prix. (2000+) $300-210 U2200 $200-100; A/B (1600-1999) $200-150 U1800 INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www.temeculachess.com. $145-100; Reserve (0-1599) $200-150 U1400 $145-100. Unrated players NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open in the Reserve can win a maximum of $100. All, EF: postmarked by California, Southern See Grand Prix. 11/17 $60, $70 at site. USCF memb. req’d. May play up for add’l $10 per section. Reg.: Sat 11/22 9:00-9:45am. RDS.: Sat 10:00-3:30; Sun The Los Angeles Chess Club NOV. 29, American Open Blitz (BLZ) 10:00-3:30; One 1/2 pt bye available if requested in advance (bye in The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * See Grand Prix. rds. 3 or 4 must be requested before rd. 1). 2014 November Supplement, www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Intermediate class NOV. 29-30, Tournament & Fall Chess Camp CCA minimums and Directors discretion will be used to place players as + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tourna- Tournament: G/30 d5. 3 Camp Sections: Over 1000, U1000, U500. accurately as possible. Please bring clocks and equipment. INFO: Ken ments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm EF: $150; Siblings 1/2, 25% off new LACC members; Free new LACC Zowal (510)-623-9935. Email: [email protected] or richard (Intermediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Life members! $10 ($5) off if preregistered by 11/28 for the 2-day [email protected] Ent: Ken Zowal, P.O. Box 3211, Fremont, CA 94539. Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & (1-day). 1-day $75. Reg.: Sat 11-12 pm. Schedule: Day 1, 12-1: Class No Phone entries. Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant). Group Classes * Tourna- (Tactics theory); 1-2: Opening theory; 2-3: Middle game theory; 3-4: ments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Endgame theory; 4-5: Tactics II; 5-6: Games review. Schedule: Day 2, NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. Alec’s Chess Club! 12-1: Class (Tactics); 1-5: Practice (playing tournament games); 5-6: (818) 220-0257, www.alecschessclub.com. Excellent Group and Private Analysis (assessing tournament games); Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Calif. Class Warfare Championship 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] See Grand Prix. Lessons at very affordable prices. Tournaments EVERY Saturday: Blitz Tournament on Saturdays from 1-3. The LAST Saturday each month: 5 or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. NOV. 28, 2014 California Kids Class Championship (PK-12) Round G/30 d5. See our website or call for more details. Hope you can NOV. 30, American Open Action 5SS, G/30 d5. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., come!! [email protected]. 4418 Simpson Ave, #5, Studio City, 5 round SS, G/30 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. 100 Santa Clara, CA 95054. Park free. Prizes: Top 15 players in ea section. CA 91607. City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Projected prizes $500, 80% Guaranteed! Top 5 clubs & Top 5 schools in all sections combined (min 2/team, top 5 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! EF: $25 by Nov. 20th. $30 after. Registration 10:30-11. Rounds 12-1:15- count). K-12 kids only. 5 sections based on rating: F(800-999) G(600- 3-4:15-5:30. Info: 714-899-3421, [email protected]. Ent: American 799) H(400-599) I(200-399) J(under 200). Sched: Reg. 9-9:30a. Games: NOV. 1&2, 7&8, 22&23, 29&30, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http://ameri- 10-11:30-1-2:20-3:45. EF: $39, after 11/23 $59, Playup +$10. Nov 14 canopen.org/main-tournament/side-event. Supp & TD disc to place players. Ent: Online or mail to Bay Area Chess, LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Rfnd fee $20. T: 408.409.6596. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. 1-Day Option: 1/2 EF. Prizes: 1/2 collections. DEC. 6, Temecula Chess Club Saturday Scholastic Info/Form: http://BayAreaChess.com/tgs. Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChess- Temecula Chess Club, NEW LOCATION: 27403 Ynez Rd., Suite 213, Club.com. Temecula, CA 92591 NOT 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA 92590. In DEC. 7, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) 3 Sections: >900: 5SS, G/30 d5, 900: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 899 & See Grand Prix. NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 under. 500: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 500 & under. ALL: EF: $30. Unr: DEC. 13, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) memb, No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, Free for Unrated Players. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. See Grand Prix. 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & basement. trophies, medals. Rds.: 9a, 10:30a, 1p, 2:30p, 4p. ENT: www. temecula chess.com/events. INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. DEC. 13, Bay Area Sacramento Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus www.temeculachess.com. NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC - Saturday Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 12/9 $35. 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. No prizes 1/2. (NV) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: See Grand Prix. DEC. 13, Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super $wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) 50% of collections. Parking: Free on streets &, BoA, or basement. Info: DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $1,000 b/35. 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. See Grand Prix.

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JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- Epicure Grand Prix Series at Miami Country Day (CA-N) pionships (NY) Scholastic and Non-Scholastic sections. More info at: www.bocachess.com See Grand Prix. See New York. or call 561-479-0351. JAN. 17-19 OR 18-19, Dreaming King Open Franklin Academy Grand Prix Series in Boynton Beach See Grand Prix. Delaware More info at: www.bocachess.com or call 561-479-0351. MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 22nd annual Western Class Championships Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JAN. 10 OR 11 OR 10-11, Foundation presents the 49th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - USCF’s South Florida Chess Club MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY) Wednesday’s 6:30-10:30pm. All games are G/85 d5, and they are all 4 International Open (HI) See New York. round tournaments. www.SouthFloridaChessClub.com. Questions? call See Grand Prix. 561-573-3677 or email [email protected]. District of Columbia The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL Colorado Conducts Private and Group Lessons, Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, DEC. 13, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) Camps, Family Game Nights, Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play and Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25 d5. US Chess Center, 410 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004. more! Complimentary Refreshments, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting DEC. 6-7, Winter Springs Open Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. EF: $30 ($20 if by 12/6). Room, and more! Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL 4-SS. Time Control: G/90 with 30 seconds increment. Manitou Springs 5 sections by age. Reg.: 12-12:45. Info: 202/857-4922. www.chessctr.org/ 33156. Contact Chris Stormont, 786-303-2437, chris@stormontkings City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO. Sections: June (open), rbo.php chess.com, www.StormontKingsChess.com. July (U 1800), August (U1400). EF: $35 if rec’d by 12/3, $40 at site. $5 , Metro Sunday Quads discount for juniors, seniors, unrateds. Additional $5 discount for Sup- JAN. 4 NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 13th Annual Turkey Bowl 3-RR, G/85 d5. U.S. Chess Center, 410 8th Street, NW. EF: $20. $$ $40 See Grand Prix. porting Members of Colorado Springs Chess Club. Cash prizes per entries. each quad. Scholastic sections. G/25 d5. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Register: 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Rounds: 10 AM, 4 PM Saturday; 9 AM, 3 PM Reg: 9:15 - 9:50. Open Rds. 10-1-4. Schol. start at 10:00 and usually NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) Sunday Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, end by 1:00 (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php. See Grand Prix. CO 80829. Information (719) 685 1984 or [email protected]. CSCA membership required: $15, juniors & seniors $10. OSA Colorado Tour Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) Event JAN. 17-18, DC Junior Open See North Carolina. U.S. Chess Center, 410 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004. Open to all , Atlantic Coast Open Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open in K-12. 4-SS. EF: $20 if by 1/10, $30 at door. 7 Sections, Open, Any NOV. 28 See North Carolina. (NV) grade and rated Under 1200, Any rating under age 13, Under Age 13 See Grand Prix. and rated Under 800, Under Age 13 and rated Under 600, Under Age 13 NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ACC Cash Your Checks Championship FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships and rated Under 400 & Under Age 13 and rated Under 200. $100 prize (Thanksgiving Weekend) (NC) (TX) for Open Champion. Trophies in all sections. Reg.: 12-12:45. Top Section: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. G/85 d5. Rds.: 1 - 4, 12:30 - 3:30 This section determines the DC DEC. 12-14, 2014 National K-12 Grade Championships Scholastic male and female Champions. Other 6 Sections TC: G/25 d5 See Nationals. with all games played on Saturday. Info: (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr. Connecticut org/DCJunior.php DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open (LA) NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Florida DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 44th Annual Atlanta Open (GA) NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! , Gulf Coast New Year’s Open Boca Raton Chess Club JAN. 2-4 OR 3-4 DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 33rd annual Empire City Open (NY) Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Georgia See Grand Prix. Casselberry Chess Club (Orlando) NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) JAN. 10 OR 11 OR 10-11, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents THURSDAY NIGHTS, G/75 d5 Tournament, 1 Game/Week for (4) Weeks. See Grand Prix. the 49th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - USCF’s Details: www.casselberrychessclub.com. Casselberry Recreation Center, Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY) 200 North Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry, FL. Contact: Herb Dickens at NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Southeast Chess November Open See New York. 407-388-0636 or Kevin at 407-920-5210. See Grand Prix.

24th annual NORTH AMERICAN OPEN Dec 26-30, 26-29 or 27-29, Bally’s Las Vegas - GM/IM norms possible $120,000 projected prizes, $90,000 minimum, room rates reduced! Open Section: 9 rds, Dec 26-30, Prize limits: If under 26 games as of 5-day late reg. ends 12/26 10:30 40/2, SD/30, d10. Other sections: 7 12/14 official, U1250 $1500, U1500 or am, rds 12/26-28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & rds, Dec 26-29, 40/2, SD/30, d10 (3-day U1700 $3000. Unrated in U1250 $500, 4, 12/30 10 am. option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), Bally's U1500 $900, U1700 $1300, U1900 $1800, 4-day late reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd So, U2100 $2500. If post-event rating posted Rds. 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11:30 & 6, Las Vegas NV 89103. Free parking. 12/20/13-12/20/14 was over 30 pts over 12/29 10 am & 4 pm. 7 sections. Prizes $120,000 based section max, prize limit $2000. 3-day late reg. ends 12/27 10:30 on 600 entries (senior, re-entry, GM, IM, Mixed doubles bonus prizes: $2000- am, Rds.12/27 11:30, 2:30 & 6, 12/28 WGM, U1250 count half), else in 1000-500-300-200. Male/female, any 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. proportion; minimum 75% each prize. sections, must average under 2200. Half-point byes: OK all, limit 4 Open uses FIDE ratings, others (limit 2 in last 4 rds). Open must commit December USCF ratings. Online entry fee: $255 at chess before rd 2, others before rd 4. action.com by 10/15, $275 by 12/23, $300 Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200- until 2 hours before game. Note higher Bring set, board, clock if possible- 1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tie- Open Section fee if not 2200/up. none supplied. USCF mem. required. break win $200, top FIDE U2500/Unr Mailed or phoned entries: see Unofficial uschess.org ratings $2400-1200. FIDE rated, 200 GPP. Tournament Life or chesstour.com. usually used if otherwise unrated. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000- Entry fee at site: $300. Special room rate at Bally’s 1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1250 Section entry fee: all reduced to $90 12/26-30, $55 12/21-25. Under 2100: $7000-4000-2000- $120 less than above. Reserve at chesstour.com or 800-833- 1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Open Section entry fee: $100 more 3308. Rooms may sell out about Nov 15. Under 1900: $7000-4000-2000- to US players not rated 2200/ over. GMs, Blitz tournament 12/29 9:45 pm 1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. foreign IMs/WGMs free; $150 from prize. (corrected time). $3000 GUARANTEED! Under 1700: $6000-3000-1500- IMs/WGMs $150; $100 from prize. Enter by 7 pm 12/29 for lowest fee. 1000-800-600-500-500-400-400. Special entry fee: Senior 65/over in Entry: chessaction.com or Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300- U1500 & over, all $120 less. Re-entry (No Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury 1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Open) $120. Mills NY 12577. $15 service charge for Under 1250: $3000-1500-1000- No checks at site; credit cards OK. refunds. Advance entries posted at 800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top Special USCF dues if paid with entry: chessaction.com (online entries posted Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500. see chesstour.com or TLA. instantly).

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NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) DEC. 7, 108th Knights Quest Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See North Carolina. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL (free Wi-Fi) DEC. 13-14, Lafayette Open 2014 Sections: U600 U1000 U1400 Open 5SS, G/120 d5s. Web: Complete details at www.lafayettechess.org. Site: NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Open Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) (K-8), (K-8), (K-12 & Adults) & (K- See North Carolina. 12 & Adults). Awards: Top 6 U600, U1000 & U1400 Sections, Open $50 Hilton Garden Inn, 2350 W. Congress St., Lafayette, LA 70506. Reg. Sat.8:30- – 40 - 30 (based on 8 players). Top Team U600 & U1000. Players in 9:45am. Rounds: Sat. 10am, 1:30pm & 6pm. Sun 9am, 1pm. Byes: One NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ACC Cash Your Checks Championship U600 receive participation award. Time Control: U600 & U1000 4 Rds. 1/2 pt bye available if requested before rd 2. Prizes: 70% returned; 1st (Thanksgiving Weekend) (NC) G/25 d5; Open & U1400 4 Rds. G/40 d5. Reg.: 11:00-11:30am. Rds.: 1 200 2nd 150 Class A 1st 200 2d 150 B 1st 200, 2d 150,C 1st 200, 2d 150 See Grand Prix. at 12:00 pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 early, $35 after Monday before, $45 D/E and UNR:1st 200 2d 150. 3 persons in each class or combined. EF: DEC. 5-7 OR 6-7, Southeast Chess December Open after Friday before. Online Reg/info: www.rknights.org. $70. Free parking. To reserve by phone, call 337-291-1977, and reference See Grand Prix. , Mustard Seed Holiday Monster (OH) Lafayette Chess Club. RR: $99.Entry/Info: www.lafayette chess.org. Checks DEC. 27 payable to James MacManus, 225 W. Main St., Lafayette, LA 70501. (337) DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open (LA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 234-1720. NE: No electronic devices of any kind in Tournament Hall; no FEB. 7, Greater Chicago K-12 Championship! Presented by Kasparov cell phones,no monrois, no Ipad/Ipod Touch, no cellphone watches no DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 44th Annual Atlanta Open Chess Foundation & Renaissance Knights - Sponsored by SBB hearing aids*, etc. *Medically approved hearing aids may be used, See Grand Prix. Global Research Group please bring supporting medical documentation. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chicago’s Official Scholastic Championship 5-SS, G/30 (G/25 d5), open to all grades 12 & below. McCormick Place - West Building 2301 S. Dr. DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open DEC. 29, 12th Annual Time Control Open See Grand Prix. 4-SS. Rd. 1 G/30 d5, Rd. 2 G/45 d5, Rd. 3 G/60 d5, Rd. 4 G/75 d5. Inter- Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Chicago, IL. PRIMARY (K-3) Varsity: open active College of Technology, 5303 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA to all. Junior Varsity: open to Under 600. ELEMENTARY (K-6) Varsity: FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships 30341. In 2 sections: $30 if received by 12/23; $35 at site. $1,000 b/45, open to all. Junior Varsity: open to Under 800. JUNIOR HIGH (K-9) (TX) 60% Guaranteed. $250-150, u2000, u1800, u1600, u1400 each $150. Varsity: open to all. Junior Varsity: open to Under 1000. HIGH SCHOOL See Grand Prix. Under 1200: (not part of base). Entry Fee: $25 if received by by 12/23; (K-12) Varsity: open to all. Junior Varsity: open to Under 1200. Trophies: $28 at site. Trophies to top 7, top 2 under 1000. Registration: ends at top 7 players, top 3 schools each section, plus trophies: top rated Under 10:30 am. Rounds: 11-12:30-2:30-5. Info: info@americanchesspromo- 800 & top kindergartner (K-3 Varsity), top Unrated & top kindergartner Maine tions.com or (478)-973-9389. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055 (K-3 JV), top rated Under 1000 (K-6 Varsity), top Unrated (K-6 JV), top General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204 or at americanchesspromotions.com. rated Under 1200(K-8 Varsity), top Unrated (K-8 JV), top rated Under JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) 1400 (K-12 Varsity), top Unrated (K-12 JV), Entry Fee: $35 by 1/26; See Grand Prix. DEC. 29, George Chess Festival Scholastic $40 by 2/2; $45 by 2/5 or $50 on-site. On-site entry receives 1/2 point 4-SS, G/30 d5. Interactive College of Technology, 5303 New Peachtree 1st round bye. All entries $5 off when siblings & team members register Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. In 4 sections: High School: 9-12, Middle together. RDS.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 & 4:00. Awards: 5:30pm. Byes: Maryland School: K-8, Elementary: K-6, and Primary: K-3. Entry Fee: $23 if received One 1/2-pt bye available, any round, if requested before end of Rd.2 Maryland Chess Association Tournaments by 12/26; $28 at site. Trophies to top 5, top girl, top unrated, top team and if player has not received a full-point bye. Hotel: Hyatt Regency of 3 same school. Medals to every participant who doesn’t get a trophy. MCA runs several scholastic & open tournaments throughout Maryland McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, IL, (888) each month. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess.com. Registration: 9:30 to 10:30 am. Rounds: 1st at 11 am, then as soon as Entries: 421-1442. Rate: single – double $144. mail to RKnights, PO Maryland scholastic players can qualify for a $41,000 scholarship possible. Awards right after last round is completed. Should be over at Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065, include name, section, rating, USCF 6:00 pm. Special: A master or expert will be on hand for FREE analysis. ID#, grade, school name city & state, or Online Reg/Info: www.rk awarded each year that covers 4 years of tuition & fees at UMBC (Uni- Info: [email protected] or (478)-973-9389. Enter: nights.org. versity of Maryland, Baltimore County). American Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204 NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) or americanchesspromotions.com. MAR. 13-15 OR 14-15, 19th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix. See North Carolina. JAN. 2-4 OR 3-4, Gulf Coast New Year’s Open (FL) NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Open Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) See Grand Prix. See North Carolina. FEB. 6-8 OR 7-8, 2015 U.S. Amateur Team South Championship Indiana See Nationals. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (NEW SITE) See Grand Prix. (OH) See Grand Prix. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ACC Cash Your Checks Championship Hawaii (Thanksgiving Weekend) (NC) NOV. 15, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (NEW SITE) (OH) See Grand Prix. MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii See Ohio. International Open DEC. 26-29 OR 27-29 OR 26-28, 41st Annual Eastern Open: 7- See Grand Prix. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) See Grand Prix. Rd SS in 5 Sections See Grand Prix. DEC. 27, Mustard Seed Holiday Monster (OH) Idaho See Grand Prix. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 7th Annual Chesapeake Open See Grand Prix. Vellotti’s Chess School MAR. 13-15 OR 14-15, 19th annual Mid-America Open (MO) We Make Chess Fun!® Students ages 3-17 can learn to play and See Grand Prix. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open Master chess with tricks, traps, and sneak attacks. Our Success in (PA) Chess Training System is offered both in-person and live online through See Grand Prix. group Skype lessons. Based in Boise and Sun Valley, ID with a growing Iowa FEB. 6-8 OR 7-8, 53rd Annual Baltimore Open expansion into Los Angeles, CA, we offer camps, classes, tournaments, DEC. 29, Anti-Hunger Games II RBO, Unrated and Open See Grand Prix. private lessons, simuls, and lectures by International Master Luke 3 sections Open, RBO and Unrated Open G/45 d5, RBO and Unrated , 9th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) Vellotti. Enchanted Chess online classes are a great way to master APR. 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5 G/30 d5. Christ the King Lutheran Church, 325 Melrose Ave., Iowa City, See Grand Prix. chess from the comfort of your own home. Contact us today! Phone: IA 52246. Medals Only 1st thru 3rd , Open, 1st through 5th, RBO 1st (208) 713-2486. E-mail: [email protected]. Online: www.Suc- thru 3rd Unrated. Reg.: Ends 30 min before round 1. Rds.: Open 10:00am cessInChess.com. 12:30pm then ASAP RBO and Unrated 10:00am, 12:00noon, then ASAP. Massachusetts MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii EF: $7 all sections. ENT: Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246. International Open (HI) [email protected], 319-621-3116. Special Info: All proceeds above Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. costs go to the Johnson Country Crisis Center to feed the homeless. NOV. 12, 19, DEC. 3, 10, 17, George Sturgis Memorial Bring a Can if you Can, and if under 8 entrants in the Open Section Time 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus Complex, Room C159, will change to 3 Rd. SS G/60 d5. Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 Illinois per game played; free to Wachusett CC members. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. JAN. 10-11, Port of Dubuque Open Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: chess books. A State Championship Event! See Grand Prix. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, miril- NOV. 23, 2014 Illinois Class State Chess Championships [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. W. An Illinois Chess Tour Event! 4SS: G/60 d5. Location: Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Dr., Lisle, IL 60532, (630) 505- Kansas DEC. 6, West Newbury BlitzFest (BLZ) 0900, $89 + tax room rate if reserved by 11/14/14, mention Illinois MAR. 13-15 OR 14-15, 19th annual Mid-America Open (MO) BlitzFest is back!!!! RR, G/5 d0. Town Hall Annex, 381 Main St., West Chess Assn when registering. Six Sections: M/X, A, B, C, D, U1200. See Grand Prix. Newbury, MA 01985. This is a round robin event. All players will play For $20 play-up fee, players may play up one class. Only Class E players each other, up to 31 rounds! Players without a blitz rating will have may play up to Section D. November rating supplement determines prizes based on regular rating. Entries limited to first 32 players. Advance section eligibility. Prizes: M/X: $500-$200-$50 A through D $150-$75- Kentucky entries will be posted on the website as received. EF: $20. Prizes: 80% of entry fees returned as prizes. $500 bonus for perfect score. Reg.: $40 each section U1200 Trophy-Medal-Medal for top finishers in each , 23rd annual Kings Island Open (NEW SITE) Classes E, F, and U800 (no cash prizes, tiebreaks apply). Cash prizes NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16 Registration 10:00-10:45. Drawing of lots at 11 AM sharp. Players not (OH) in attendence will be withdrawn. Rds.: As soon as possible after 11 based on 90 entries in sections M/X through D. EF: M/X through D See Grand Prix. $40, U1200 $20, plus $5 for non-ICA members, plus $10 after Nov. 16th. AM, breaks as needed. All players agree to play all rounds. No byes or Play-up fee of $20 payable on site. Free entry to GMs, WGMs, IMs, NOV. 15, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (NEW SITE) (OH) withdraws permitted. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, WIMs, FMs, WFMs listing Illinois as their state of residence with the See Ohio. NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea [email protected]. www.relyea chess.com. W. USCF - contact Carl Dolson ([email protected]) to register. Reg- NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) istration: On-site 8:30–9:30 am; Online registration at http://shop.il- See North Carolina. DEC. 14, Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial chess.org (ends 9:00 pm, Nov 22nd); Or mail check, name, USCF #, e- See Grand Prix. mail address, and phone # to: Class Championship, Illinois Chess NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Open Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) Association, P.O. Box 180177, Chicago, IL 60618 (must arrive by Nov See North Carolina. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress 15th). Round Times: 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm. One half- NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ACC Cash Your Checks Championship See Grand Prix. point bye ok any round, must commit by end of round 2. Other: Boards (Thanksgiving Weekend) (NC) JAN. 10, Boston Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) and sets provided. Please bring clock. All special rules, details, and See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/5, d0, double round, 8 games. Hyatt Boston Harbor Hotel (see tournament conditions are subject to change without notice and will be MAR. 13-15 OR 14-15, 19th annual Mid-America Open (MO) Boston Chess Congress). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro- posted ASAP at the site or on-line. See Grand Prix. portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2nd Annual Greater Midwest Class Cham- site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. pionships Louisiana Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. See Grand Prix. FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) pionships (NY) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See New York.

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Tnpk/Rte. 3), Nashua, NH. 3 Sections: Championship, open to U2100 NOV. 22, Hamilton Chess Club Quads Michigan or Unr. EF: $34 if rec’d by 11/13, $39 at site. $$G: $150-100-50; trophies 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. New Location: McManimon Hall, to top 3, top 3 U1850. Intermediate, open to U1750 or Unr. EF: $34 if 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open See Grand Prix. rec’d by 11/13, $39 at site. $$G: $120-60-40; trophies to top 3, top 3 Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. U1500. Novice, open to U1300 or Unr. EF: $29 ($24 to jrs. U21) if rec’d OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W. JAN. 10-11, 2015 Michigan Master/Expert & Class Championships by 11/13, $34 at site ($29 jrs. U21). Trophies to top 3, top 3 U1100, top See Grand Prix. Unr. All, NHCA membership req’d of rated NH residents; dues $8 adult, A State Championship Event! $6 under 19. Reg.: 8:30-9:35am Sat. 11/15, Rds.: 10-1:00-3:30-6:00. NOV. 23, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship Bye: All Rds. (limit 1, must commit before Rd. 2). Online advance entry 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ Minnesota available at www.nhchess.org until 11/14 6 PM. Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 2nd annual Bloomington Open Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. #23, Manchester, NH 03103. Info: halterrie@com- See Grand Prix. cast.net or (603) 668-8368. Grades K-12: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 3 teams - top 3 from each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal!; Rds.: 10am JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) and ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/15, $55 at site. USCF mem req’d. Reg.: 8- Mississippi See Grand Prix. 9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732 259-3881, Halsprech [email protected]. Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) to NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, See Grand Prix. New Jersey grade school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open (LA) Toms River Chess Club phone number & entry fee, please include email address. Register online See Grand Prix. New! Beginning Oct. 5th. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday Quads at the Toms at: www.njscf.org until 11/22. River Chess Club. Held at Close Encounters, 1861 Hooper Ave., Toms NOV. 23, Sunday Quads Missouri River, NJ. G/40 d5. EF: $20. Prizes: $40 per quad. Reg.: 12:15-12:45 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: PM. 1st round 1PM. Contact email: [email protected] $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 NOV. 7-9, Saint Louis Thanksgiving Open & ALS Benefit (FIDE Rated) , Central Jersey Chess Tournament p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], See Grand Prix. NOV. 15 Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 6 sections: 4 rated, 2 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. , Houston Open (TX) NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16 unrated. Open, U1200 K-12, 3SS G/40 d5. U900, U600 K-8, 4SS G/25 , Westfield Quick Swiss (QC) See Grand Prix. Intermediate Beginners NOV. 23 d5. (K-6), (K-2) 4SS, unrated, no clocks. 4-SS. G/15 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prize NOV. 29, Thanksgiving Open Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and top school or club team per section, medals Fund: $225 b/16 entries. Prizes: $60-40-30. U2100 $25, U1900 $25, njchess.com Liberty United Methodist Church , 1001 Sunset Ave., Liberty, MO 64068. to all! $35 pre-reg at by 11/13, $45 on-site. Reg.: 1:15- U1700 $25, U1500 $20. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. 1:45, sections end between 5-7pm. Full details at njchess.com. Reg. 11:30AM. Rd. 1 Noon. Open & Reserve 3SS, G/60 d5.Youth 3SS, Rds.: 2:15, 3:05, 3:55, 4:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, G/30 d5. EF: $20 by Nov. 28 online. $25 Onsite. Q: Ken Fee, 1537 Baker NOV. 15, Cherry Street Open John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548- St., Liberty, MO 64068. 816-399-3703. Req. Memb: USCF & KC Chess See Grand Prix. 8432 or 848-219-1358. Assoc. Sold onsite. Free Entry For ALL Unrated Players! Reg. online at: www.kansascitychessclub.com. NOV. 15, Ewing CC - Quad #26 NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) 3RR, G/90 d5. Ewing Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, See Grand Prix. DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open (LA) NJ 08628. EF: $14. Prizes: $35. each Quad. REG.: 8:45-10AM. Rds.: See Grand Prix. 10:20, 1:30, 5PM. Train/Bus Access. Contact: Mike [email protected], NOV. 29, Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open 4-SS, G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: MAR. 13-15 OR 14-15, 19th annual Mid-America Open 609-468-4792. W. See Grand Prix. $40, members $30. IMs $20. GMs free. IMs $20. EF deducted from GM NOV. 15, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $62, ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: U1900 $61, U1600 $60. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, Montana $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 6:15 p.m. 2 byes allowed, Must commit prior to round 3. Info: chess- PM, 3:45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; [email protected], 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. A Heritage Event! www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 29, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads , Turkey Open - 31st Annual NOV. 16, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sec- ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: NOV. 8-9 tions 5SS. Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/120 d5. Best Western Grant Creek $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 Inn, 5280 Grant Creek Rd., Missoula, MT. 406-543-0700 ($92.65, mention SITE: BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ PM, 3:45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; chess) EF: $25 by 11/7, $30 at site, jrs at 1/2. REG.: 8:30-9:30am, 07601. 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. Checks to UCCC. Rds.: 10, 2pm, 6:30, 9, 1:00 (ASAP). MCA req’d ($15) OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req’d For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk NOV. 29, National Congress Blitz (BLZ) (PA) OSA. $$ b/25: $75, $50, $25. Biggest Upset (both non-prov) $30. Additional See Pennsylvania. prizes based on entries. Info and entries: Bob Rajala, 1216 Harrison by Nov 12th) $25 At Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd Late entrants Section 1 Junior St., Missoula, MT 59802, 406-721-5856, www.montanachess.org. W, no will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections, NOV. 30, Sunday Quads Novice (not USCF rated): Rds.: horses, bring friends. Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], Nevada ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Las Vegas Chess Center Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unr NOV. 30, Westfield Quads LasVegas Chess Center, 727 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101, corner of players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: 8th inside the Learning Village in Downtown. We meet on Fridays from 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. 6 to 10 pm, G/75, +30, EF: $2 and Sundays from 12 to 6pm, 4 Rds. 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John G/40 d5, EF: $5 with prizes back to winners. Sets, clocks, water and Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 coffee provided, for more info visit lasvegaschesscenter.com or call NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W. or 848-219-1358. 702-283-9512. NOV. 16, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship DEC. 5, Friday G/30 Quads NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: See Grand Prix. $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to 1st in each section. Reg.: 6:30-6:59 NOV. 16, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship DEC. 5-7 OR 6-7, Downtown Chess Fest p.m. Rds.: 7:00, 8:10, 9:20 p.m. Info: [email protected], Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. See Grand Prix. Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ DEC. 6, Downtown Scholastic b/20) 1st - 3rd $100, $75, $50, TU1200 $25, INFO 201 287 0250 or DEC. 6, 1st Saturday Swiss 5-SS, G/25 d5. The Learning Village, 727 East Fremont St., Las Vegas, [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by Nov 12th) $25 At Site $30. 4-SS. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: NV 89101 (next to Container Park). 2 Sections: K-8 and K-12. Trophies Reg. ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye $40, members $30. IMs $20. GMs free. EF deducted from GM prize. to top 3 and top 3 school teams, class trophies, and every player receives for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $62, U1900 a medal. EF: $25 by 11/16, $30 by 12/4, $40 later. Enter on line or payable to: International Chess Academy Mail. To: Diana Tulman, 28 $61, U1600 $60. Reg.: 10:00-10:25 a.m. Rds.: 10:30 a.m., 1:00, 3:15, mail to Downtown Chess Fest, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009- Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W. 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. Info: INFO: [email protected], 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. 0925. www.lasvegaschesscenter.com. NOV. 16, Sunday Quads DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: DEC. 6, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads See Grand Prix. $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. PM, 3:45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; See Grand Prix. www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. , Westfield Quads JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open NOV. 16 (CA-N) 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: DEC. 7, Sunday Quads EF: See Grand Prix. $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], (TX) or 848-219-1358. 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. See Grand Prix. NOV. 22, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads DEC. 7, Westfield Fall Swiss MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 22nd annual Western Class Championships ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 3 (CA-S) $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 Sections: Open, U1800, U1400. Prizes: (b/16 entries per section) Open See Grand Prix. PM, 3:45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; $80-60-51, U2000 $50. U1800 $80-60-51, U1600 $50. U1400 $80-60- MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. 51, U1200 $50. EF: $25, $20 members. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-3:30-4:45-6:00 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John International Open (HI) , Fall Madness -New Event! NOV. 22 Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 See Grand Prix. EF: 6-SS. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. or 848-219-1358. $40, $30 members. IMs $20, GMs free. EF deducted from GM prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $62, U1900 DEC. 12, Friday G/30 Swiss New Hampshire $61, U1600 $60. Reg.: 11:00-11:35 a.m. Late-joins accepted until round 3-SS. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: A Heritage Event! 4 is paired. Byes: 3 allowed. Must commit prior to round 5. Rds.: 11:45 $25, $20 members. Prize Fund: $125 b/8 entries. Prizes: $60-40. U1800 NOV. 15, 39th New Hampshire Amateur Championship a.m., 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:00 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmates $25. Reg.: 6:30-6:59 p.m. Rds.: 7:00, 8:10, 9:20 p.m. Info: chessmates@ 4SS, G/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 9 Northeastern Blvd. (exit 4 off Everett nj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429.

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DEC. 13, Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. Quick-Rated Side Events each Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: week! G/10 d5 thru G/24 d5 (see website). NOV. 24, DEC. 1, 8, 15, 22, 27th Nassau Amateur $40, members $30. IMs $20. GMs free. IMs $20. EF deducted from GM 5SS, 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 2 NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 13th Annual Turkey Bowl (FL) prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $62, See Grand Prix. sections. Amateur: U2000/UR. EF: $33 by 11/21. $$ (435 b/15) 195, U1900 $61, U1600 $60. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, U1800, 1600 each 120. Booster: U1400/UR. EF: $18 by 11/21. $$ (140 6:15 p.m. 2 byes allowed, Must commit prior to round 3. Info: chess- NOV. 15, Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1600) b/10) 80, U1200/UR 60. All: EF: Non memb $11 more. All $8 more at [email protected], 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, site. 2 byes 1-5. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold U1700 $55. 2-U1600 ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. DEC. 13, Ewing CC - Quad #27 Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 3RR, G/90 d5. Ewing Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- NOV. 28, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) NJ 08628. EF: $14. Prizes: $35. each Quad. REG.: 8:45-10AM. Rds.: 477-3716. See Grand Prix. 10:20, 1:30, 5PM. Train/Bus Access. Contact: Mike [email protected], NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) 609-468-4792. W. NOV. 16, Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1800) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, See Grand Prix. , Fair Lawn Saturday Quads DEC. 13 U1900 $55. 2-U1800 ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. NOV. 29, Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1600) ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- U1700 $55. 2-U1600 ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. PM, 3:45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; 477-3716. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- NOV. 18, Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated! DEC. 14, Sunday Quads See Grand Prix. 477-3716. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 19, 26, DEC. 3, 10, 17, Marshall Wednesday U1400! NOV. 30, 58th Binghamton Open p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 4SS, G/65 d5. Prizes: $300 b/24. Open-$100-$60-$30; Reserve-$50- 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1100 $90. EF: $50, Members $30. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. $40-$20 (U1700). EF: Open $25, Reserve $20 (U1700). Cash only on DEC. 14, Westfield Quads Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- site. Schedule: Registration 8:45-9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:30- 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: 477-3716. 4:45. Entry: payable to: “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, [email protected]. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 19, 26, DEC. 3, 10, 17, Marshall Wednesday U2000! NOW NOV. 30, Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1700) Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, or 848-219-1358. FIDE rated! 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1700 $90. EF: $50, Mbr $30. U1900 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 33rd annual Empire City Open (NY) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry See Grand Prix. USCF & FIDE rated! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess- Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 477-3716. DEC. 27-28, 2nd annual Dubeck Cup/South Jersey Open club.org, 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. NOV. 20, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated DEC. 2, Marshall First Tuesday Rapid! FIDE Rapid Rated JAN. 4, Westfield Quads 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65 U1800 $55. EF: $40, 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 3, 10, 17, 23, 30, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed or 848-219-1358. NOV. 20, DEC. 4, 11, 18, JAN. 1, Marshall FIDE Thursdays! Night Chess! JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) NOTE: No games Nov. 27 and Dec. 25. 5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 See Grand Prix. W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, commit before round 4. Reg.: $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. (due JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 7th Annual Chesapeake Open (MD) to holiday eves, club will meet Tuesdays for the two weeks). See Grand Prix. 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 4, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated JAN. 10 OR 11 OR 10-11, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 49th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - USCF’s NOV. 21-23, 22-23 OR 23, Marshall November U2300! FIDE rated! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY) 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $820 $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, See New York. GTD: $300-150-100 U2100 $145 U1800 $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. Ends 15 min before round start. Max two byes, req. at entry. Schedules: 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. JAN. 11, Westfield Quads 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: merge with 3 day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. DEC. 5-7 OR 6-7, Marshall Amateur Championship/Jerry Simon merge in round 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess- Memorial! FIDE rated! Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John club.org, 212-477-3716. Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 5SS, 40/120 d5, SD/30 d5, Open to U2200 (except former masters, FIDE or 848-219-1358. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! titleholders and 2013 qualifiers who scored 50% or higher in the 2013 NOV. 21, 28, DEC. 5, 12, 19, Marshall Friday 1pm G/120! - FIDE Championship). Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) Rated $50, members $30. 1st-3rd, Top U1900: Free Entry into MCC Champi- See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($300 b/24): $150-75, U2000 $75. EF: $30, Mbr $20. onship! 4th-10th place finishers (plus ties) with plus scores will be FEB. 6-8 OR 7-8, 53rd Annual Baltimore Open (MD) Rds.: 1pm each Fri. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. eligible to pay for and enter the Marshall CC Championship beginning See Grand Prix. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- December 12. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. 2 options: 3-day, rds. 7pm Fri., 12n, 477-3716. 5:30pm Sat., 12n , 5:30pm Sun; 2-day (rd. 1 G/40 d5), Reg.: 9:15- FEB. 14-16, World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East - 45th Annual See Nationals. FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- pionships (NY) See New York. APR. 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, 9th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix. 33rd annual EMPIRE CITY OPEN New Mexico Dec 26-28 or 27-28 at New Yorker Hotel NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. 6 rounds, $12,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND! NOV. 28, 29, 30, Heart of the Desert Open at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum See Grand Prix. 8th Ave & 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC. Choice of 3- DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open day or 2-day schedule. In 5 sections: (NV) See Grand Prix. Open Section: Prizes $1200-600-300-200, clear/tiebreak win $50 bonus, FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships (TX) top U2300/Unr $500-250. 80 GPP (enhanced). See Grand Prix. Under 2200 Section: $1000-500-250-150, top U2000/Unr $500-250. MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 22nd annual Western Class Championships (CA-S) Under 1900 Section: $1000-500-250-150, top U1700 $400-200. See Grand Prix. Under 1600 Section: $800-400-200-100, top U1400 $300-150. New York Under 1300 Section: $300-200-100, plaques to top 3. NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) Unrated limit $150 in U1300, $300 in U1600, or $500 in U1900. See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: $600-400-200. NOV. 13, 20, 27, DEC. 4, 11, 18, 7th Long Island CC Winter Open & Side Events FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members +$10. Reg.: 7:15–7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2

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9:45am, Rd. 1 10am Saturday, merge rd. 2. One bye avail, request by DEC. 26-28, 27-28 OR 28 NOT DEC. 5-7, 6-7 OR 7, Marshall req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. rd. 3. FIDE rated (G/40 d5 not FIDE ratable). www.marshallchessclub.org. December Grand Prix! FIDE Rated (NOTE DATE CHANGE) 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. DEC. 6, TRM 89 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! at ML King MS, 918 Stanley St., Schenectady 12307. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 8, 15, 22, 29, FEB. 5, Marshall FIDE Thursdays! Free. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs., 11/29. Details: www. DEC. 26, JAN. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Marshall Friday 1pm G/120! - 5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: maketherightmove.org. FIDE Rated $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes ($300 b/24): EF Reg.: Rds.: , Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments! 5-SS, G/120 d5. $150-75, U2000 $75. : $30, Mbr $20 OK, commit before round 4. 6:15-6:45. 7PM each. DEC. 6, 13, 20, 27 Rds.: 1pm each Fri. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- , Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- JAN. 9 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less See Grand Prix. 477-3716. for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, DEC. 27, Empire City Open Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix. every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. New Yorker Hotel (see Empire City Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 7th Annual Chesapeake Open (MD) DEC. 7, TRM 201 See Grand Prix. at Riverbank State Park, 145 St. & Riverside Dr., NYC, 12203. 4SS, G/30 U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. d5. EF: FREE Scholastic, free parking. Pre-Register required by 8:00 PM Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but JAN. 10, Marshall Saturday G/45! (Open and U1500) Fri., 12/5. Check-in at site by 9:15 required. Details: www.theright higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, move.org. , Marshall Saturday U1800! U1800 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. DEC. 27 Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($300/24): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- DEC. 8, 15, 22, 29, JAN. 5, Marshall Monday U1600! 477-3716. 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1300 $90. EF: $50, Members $30. 1-2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchess Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. club.org. A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- JAN. 2-4 OR 3-4, Gulf Coast New Year’s Open (FL) 477-3716. JAN. 10 OR 11 OR 10-11, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents See Grand Prix. the 49th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - USCF’s DEC. 11, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Longest-Running Scholastic! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: JAN. 2-4 OR 3-4 OR 4, Marshall January U2300! FIDE rated Beautiful hotel site: NY Marriott Hotel At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $820 Adams Street (near Borough Hall), Brooklyn, NY. Nearby subway sta- req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. GTD: $300-150-100 U2100 $145 U1800 $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: tions: Jay Street Metrotech (A, C, F & R trains), Hoyt Street (2 & 3 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Ends 15 min before round start. Max two byes, req. at entry. Schedules: trains), Borough Hall (4 & 5 trains), Court Street (R train). HR $169, DEC. 12-14 AND 20-21, 98th Annual Marshall Chess Club Cham- 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then call 877-513-6305 or 718-246-7000 by 12/19 (rooms may sell out early), pionship! merge with 3 day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then mention chess. Now in 14 sections! Each section has its own age, See Grand Prix. merge in round 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess grade and rating requirements (Varsity sections open to all who are club.org, 212-477-3716. under grade and age limits). The 5 Varsity sections are each 2 days, DEC. 13 - CANCELED, Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1600) 6-SS, G/60 d10, Rounds 10 am-1-4 pm Sat-Sun. Awards ceremonies 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, JAN. 3, Marshall Saturday G/40 U1600! about 6:30 pm Sun (possibly earlier). The 9 non-Varsity sections are U1700 $55. 2-U1600 ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60 EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: each 1-day, G/30 d5: Junior High Under 1300, Junior High Under 700, Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.:CANCELLED11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Noon-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Primary Under 1000, Primary Under 400, and K-1 Under 500 are Saturday: Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:30 pm; Awards ceremonies about 6 pm. High School 477-3716. 477-3716. Under 1900, High School Under 1400, Elementary Under 1200 and Ele- DEC. 14 - CANCELED, Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1800) JAN. 6, Marshall First Tuesday Rapid! FIDE Rapid Rated mentary Under 700 are Sunday: 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:30 pm, Awards 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65 U1800 $55. EF: $40, ceremonies about 6 pm. All 3 Primary sections open to grades 3/below U1900 $55. 2-U1800 ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. born after 1/10/05. 1. Primary Varsity (Sat-Sun), EF: $55.30 postmarked Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. CANCELLEDReg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th by 12/19/14. 2. Primary Under 1000 (Sat), EF: $55.20 postmarked by Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 12/19/14. 3. Primary Under 400 (Sat), EF: $55.10 postmarked by 477-3716. 12/19/14. Both K-1 sections open to grade 1/below born after 1/10/07. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4. K-1 Varsity (Sat-Sun), EF: $56.30 postmarked by 12/19/14. 5. K-1 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 7, 14, 21, 28, FEB. 4, Marshall Wednesday U1400! Under 500 (Sat), EF: $56.20 postmarked by 12/19/14. All 3 Junior DEC. 15, 22, 29, JAN. 5, 12, 19, Marshall FIDE Mondays! 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1100 $90. EF: $50, Members $30 High sections open to grades 9/below born after 1/10/99. 6. JHS 6-SS, G/120 d5. Open to USCF 1600+. FIDE rating used pairings & Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. Varsity (Sat-Sun), EF: $53.30 postmarked by 12/19/14. 7. JHS Under prizes. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. EF: $50, Mbr $30 Rds.: Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 1300 (Sat), EF: $53.20 postmarked by 12/19/14. 8. JHS Under 700 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 4. Marshall 477-3716. (Sat), EF: $53.10 postmarked by 12/19/14. All 3 Elementary sections CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! open to grades 6/below born after 1/10/02. 9. Elementary Varsity DEC. 16, Marshall Masters! FIDE Rapid Rated! JAN. 7, 14, 21, 28, FEB. 4, Marshall Wednesday U2000! NOW FIDE (Sat-Sun), EF: $54.30 postmarked by 12/19/14. 10. Elementary Under See Grand Prix. rated! 1200 (Sun), EF: $54.20 postmarked by 12/19/14. 11. Elementary Under 700 (Sun), EF: $54.10 postmarked by 12/19/14. All 3 High School sec- DEC. 18, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1700 $90. EF: $50, Mbr $30. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. tions open to grades 12/below born after 1/10/95. 12. High School $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, USCF & FIDE rated! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess Varsity (Sat-Sun), EF: $52.30 postmarked by 12/19/14. 13. High School req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. club.org, 212-477-3716. Under 1900 (Sun), EF: $52.20 postmarked by 12/19/14. 14. High School 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Under 1400 (Sun), EF: $52.10 postmarked by 12/19/14. Trophies each JAN. 8, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated section to Top 12, top 3 Unrateds and Top 6 teams (top 4 scores from DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 33rd annual Empire City Open 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: same school = team, all on team must attend same school: no combined See Grand Prix. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, teams, even if one school “feeds” another). In High School U1400, plaques also to top 2 each grade: 7-9. In Junior High U700, plaques also to top 2 each grade: 4-6. In K-1 Varsity, plaques also to top 6 K/below (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 or more (5 or more in Varsity) who don’t win a trophy receive a medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Individual free entry prizes (each Varsity section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tournaments thru 48th annual NEW YORK STATE 2/1/16 to 1st, thru 11/1/15 to 2nd, thru 9/1 to 3rd, thru 7/1 to 4th. Individual free entry prizes (each non-Varsity section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tmts. thru 12/1/15 to 1st, thru 9/1 to 2nd, SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS thru 7/1 to 3rd, thru 5/1 to 4th. Team free entry prizes: free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 9/1/15 to 1st team, thru 7/1 to 2nd team each section! Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for Feb 28-Mar 1, 2015 - Saratoga Springs, NY CCA tmts. with unconditionally guaranteed prize funds; partial EF rebates to some other CCA tmts. Free entries do not include NYS Scholastics in Saratoga. See www.chesscenter.cc or www.gnyscc.com or www.chess- 6 rounds, G/60, d10, open to grades K-12 in any state tour.com for complete details and restrictions. High School Mixed Doubles (best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among (top NY player & team each section are NY champs). Team all 3 High School sections after 5 rounds) Bonus Prizes: free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 9/1/15 to 1st team, thru 7/1 to 2nd. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school. 228 trophies to average must be under 2000; Mixed Doubles teammates may play in different sections and may attend different schools; teams must register be awarded, plus free entries for NY players! Reserve hotel on-site (no extra charge!) before rd. 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: January 2015 official ratings used, except unofficial ratings room by Feb 6 (earlier is better as it is likely to sell out). at uschess.org usually used if otherwise unrated. TD reserves right to In 9 sections: High School (K-12), High School assign estimated ratings to players with non-USCF ratings. EFs $7 extra per player postmarked 12/20-26. Entries $5 less per player if 4 or Reserve (K-12 under 1200/unr), Junior High (K-9), Middle more from same school in SAME ENVELOPE! Mailed entries: list name, rating, ID# (non-USCF members enclose dues), school, grade, School Reserve (K-8 under 1000/unr), Elementary (K-6), DOB, address, (specify section!). Checks to: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. If necessary to confirm receipt, Elementary Reserve (K-5 under 800/unr), Primary (K-3), NEW enclose SASE. No mail postmarked after 12/26/14! All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. Switching sections subject to Primary Reserve (K-3 under 600/unr), K-1 (2 days this year). $15 extra charge. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear See TLA under “New York” for full details. registrations. Limit 2 byes (limit 3 in Varsity), commit before rd. 3. Phone entries: $69 by credit card thru 1/5: 406-896-2191 (24 hours: entries only, no questions), no phone entries after 1/5. Online entries at www.gnyscc.com: $50 thru 12/26/14, $57 12/27-1/5, $70 1/6-1/8.

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Online team entry discounts thru 1/5 only, no team discounts by NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ACC Cash Your Checks Championship Corner of Sharon Rd. & Winton Rd. EF: $30 if paid online or $35 at site. phone or at site. On-site entry fee: $80 until 8:30 am, $100 after 8:30 (Thanksgiving Weekend) Ohio Grand Prix event, OCA members deduct $3 from EF. Credit Cards am; after 9 am you risk not playing rd. 1. Good luck attempting to change See Grand Prix. accepted at site. B/35 Open: $200-$100; 1st A,B,C,D/under...each $100. Biggest Rating Upset Prize $30. Floating 2nd Prize: Class Section with entries after 9am. Help with parking: http://nyc.bestparking.com/neigh- DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 44th Annual Atlanta Open (GA) borhoods/downtown-brooklyn-parking and www.parkingpanda.com/ See Grand Prix. most players gets $50 2nd-Place Prize added. Master Bounty Prize: first brooklyn-parking Questions, team rooms: [email protected], lit- player or any player to win against highest rated master wins $50 and [email protected] or 347-201-2269 (leave message if no Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $25 for a draw. If highest rated master has perfect 4.0 score, he has answer, email is better). Jan 9-11 only: 718-246-7000. Sets provided JAN. 2, 9, 16, 30, RDU Rumble I earned the $50 bounty. Masters Play Free (2200 and above) and we by Little House of Chess— bring clocks! W. Info: www.chesscenter.cc, 4-SS. Triangle Chess Center, 5920 S. Miami Blvd. Ste. 203, Durham, NC. provide lunch, free for masters. Master EF deducted from prize. Reg.: www.gnyscc.com. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix (Varsity One game each Friday at 8PM. EF: $5/week or $15 for all four rounds. 8-8:45 NEW ROUND TIMES: 9:00am-12:00-2:30-5:00; Register & Pay Sections). No game on Jan. 23 due to LotS. OPEN: G/90+30s FIDE rated. U1800: online www.chessearth.com. Side Event: Swiss Double Blitz Tourney G/90 d5 U1400: G/90 d5 Winners will win title belts and receive “cham- afterwards at 7:30pm $20 EF G/5 d0. JAN. 10 AND/OR 11, Greater NY Scholastic NEW Parents and pions’ perks.” Perks TBD. Info: Jeff Jones, [email protected], Friends Tournament! (919)270-9948. DEC. 27, Mustard Seed Holiday Monster 2 separate tmts, each 4SS, G/30 d5. NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, See Grand Prix. EF JAN. 23-25, Land of the Sky XXVIII 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics TLA 1/10-11). See Grand Prix. DEC. 27, Two Days After PAWN STORM XXVII each day: $30, parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. See Grand Prix. Trophies top 3, top U1200, Unr. each day. Reg. on-site until 20 min before game. Rds.: 12-1:30-3-4:30 pm. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1:30. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Ohio JAN. 10, Toledo January Swiss JAN. 11, Marshall Sunday G/60! (Open and U1700) NOV. 7, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington U1800 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry DCC mbr). Info: [email protected]/, 937-461-6283. $20 by 1/8, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James 477-3716. NOV. 8, Thanksgiving PAWN STORM XXVI Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. See Grand Prix. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) JAN. 23-25 OR 24-25, 38th Cardinal Open, Columbus See Grand Prix. NOV. 14, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: FEB. 6-8 OR 7-8, 53rd Annual Baltimore Open (MD) 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected]/, 937-461-6283. JAN. 24-25, Jr. Cardinal G/75 Scholastic, Columbus K-12/U1400 only, 1 section. 5-SS, G/75 d5. Sets provided, must bring A Heritage Event! NOV. 14, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) clocks. 1 bye any round. Prizes b/20, may add if more: $100-80-60-50, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: U1200 $40, U1000 $30. EF: $35 if received by 1/10, then $45, deadline A State Championship Event! 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 for all 1/16, advance entries only! Schedule: Must check-in Sat 9-10am FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- DCC mbr). Info: [email protected]/, 937-461-6283. to be paired for 1st round. Rds. 10:45-2-5:45, Sun 1-4:45. Blitz tourney: pionships , 23rd annual Kings Island Open (NEW SITE) Sat eve, G/5 d0. Enter online or FOTK Chess Club, 2720 Airport Dr., 6SS, G/60, d10, open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16 See Grand Prix. Columbus, OH 43219. Embassy Suites Hotel, 2886 Airport Dr., Columbus, team in each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway OH 43219, 614-536-0209, $109/night chess rate thru Jan 17, 4/room, (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. NOV. 15, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (NEW SITE) incl full bkfst & mgr reception. Full details, entry form & online entry Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Embassy Suites, Blue Ash (see www.neilley.com/chess, info: [email protected], 614-314-1102, leave school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 Kings Island Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: message. W. or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 9 sections. Online $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: $43 until 2/7, $53 2/8- no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz MAR. 13-15 OR 14-15, 19th annual Mid-America Open (MO) 2/24, $60 2/25 to 9 am 2/28. Entry fee at site, all sections: $60. High rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. See Grand Prix. School, open to all in grades K-12. EF $46.20 mailed by 2/7. Top NYS A State Championship Event! grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS NOV. 22, 2014 Ohio Grade Level Championships Oklahoma grade K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Invitational.. High School 5SS; Sections: grades K through 12, players must play in section for Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $46 mailed by 2/7. Site: NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) their grade. Eastgate Holiday Inn & Suites, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., See Grand Prix. Junior High, open to all in grades K-9. EF $45.90 mailed by 2/7. Top Cincinnati, OH 45245. Time Controls: sections (= grades) K through 2: NYS grade K-8 qualifies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle G/30 d5 all rounds; sections 3 through 6: rounds 1-4 G/30 d5, round 5 NOV. 28-30, 6th OCF FIDE Thanksgiving School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $45.80 mailed G/45 d5; sections 7 through 12: rounds 1-4 G/45 d5, round 5 G/60 d5. See Grand Prix. by 2/7. Elementary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $45.60 mailed by 2/7. EF: $30 through Nov 8, then $35 through Nov 20 ($10/$15 for players DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open (LA) Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF with financial need). All entries must be received by Nov. 20. No onsite See Grand Prix. $45.50 mailed by 2/7. Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $45.30 mailed registration. Awards: Individual trophies to top 5 places in each section by 2/7. Primary Reserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. and all others scoring 3.5 or more; team trophies to top 3 teams in each DEC. 28, Sunday, OCF 24th Holiday Open EF: $45.20 mailed by 2/7. K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $45.10 mailed by section. Bughouse side event Friday evening, Nov. 21, entry fee $10 4-SS, G/50+15spm. (dual rated) Quality Inn, 2515 W 6th Ave. (Hwy-51) 2/7. Postmarked 2/8-18: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after or $5. Complete information at: www.chesscincinnati.com. Contact: Stillwater, OK. 1-405-372-0800. HR: $68-68. Free Parking. $$100-1st; 2/18. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Alan Hodge 513-600-9915, [email protected]. other $ per entries. Reg.: 9-9:45am. RDS.: 10-12:30-3-5:30. EF: $20. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, OCF req $10. Only one (1) half pt bye rds. 1-2-3 CMV, LS, W. Frank , 2014 Motor City Open (MI) phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Trophies to NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30 Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074, 405-372-5758. FKimBerry@ See Grand Prix. top 15 players and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, aol.com. OCFChess.org. K-1, and each reserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 NOV. 29, Cincy Tornado: Thanksgiving Chess FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships (HS Reserve), U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, 4-SS, G/60 d5. New 9:00AM 1st RD START TIME. First Baptist Church, (TX) U800 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve), U500 (Primary), U200 (Primary 11195 Winton Rd., Cinti, OH 45218. Corner of Sharon Rd. & Winton Rd. See Grand Prix. Reserve, K-1). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State EF: $30 if paid online or $35 at site. Credit Cards accepted at site. b/35 Championship, Labor Day weekend 2014 (Albany), to top player each Open: $200-$100; 1st A,B,C,D/under...each $100. Biggest Rating Upset section, if not already qualified for free entry from another event.. Prize $30. Floating 2nd Prize: Class Section with most players gets $50 Oregon 2nd-Place Prize. Master Bounty Prize; any player or first player to win Schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3, awards NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: against one seeded master wins $50 and $25 for a draw. If one seed See Grand Prix. $129-129, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, two nights minimum, reserve master has perfect 4.0 score, he has earned the $50 bounty. Masters by 2/6 or rate may increase. Free parking for overnight guests. 7 days Play Free and we feed you lunch. Master EF deducted from prize. Reg. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open 8-8:45. NEW ROUND TIMES: 9:00am-12:00-2:30-5:00; Register & Pay (NV) notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, See Grand Prix. 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, online www.chessearth.com. Side Event: Swiss Double Speed Chess use AWD #657633. Online entry: www.chessaction.com. Mail entry: Tourney afterwards $20 EF, G/5 d0. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open (CA-N) Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, NOV. 29, Turkey Open at Mustard Seed rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), section, 4SS, G/30 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor. 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, See Grand Prix. school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to OH 44139. EF: $25. Sections: Open, U-1500, U-1000. Pairings may be MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 22nd annual Western Class Championships Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 accelerated at TD’s discretion. Registration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: 10, (CA-S) extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged 11:30, 1, 2:30, U1000 ASAP. Prizes: $500 Guaranteed!! Open: 1st See Grand Prix. $60. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @)), 347-201-2260. Bring $150, 2nd $50, U-1900 $50. U-1500: 1st $65, 2nd $35, U-1250 $25. U- MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. 1000: 1st $50 2nd $25 U750 $25, U500 $25. Free healthy box lunch to International Open (HI) ALL players! Info: Contact: , 9th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) www.progresswithchess.org. Mike Joelson, See Grand Prix. APR. 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5 216-321-7000. See Grand Prix. DEC. 5, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/ Pennsylvania North Carolina 8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) mbr). Info: [email protected]/, 937-461-6283. 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St., Durham, NC 27701. 3 sections DEC. 12-14 OR 13-14, 1st Annual Holiday Open See Grand Prix. 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per b/ rating (800+, u800, u400) Trophies: players w/plus score, all schools, section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site and all clubs. Sched: Reg. 10-10:15a. Games: 10:30a-3:30p. EF: 25 by Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! only. RDS.: 7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehigh- 11/24, 35 afterwards. Bughouse Side Event: 8xG/5 d0, trophies to all DEC. 13, Toledo December Swiss valleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. teams w/plus scores. Reg.: 3-4p, Games: 4:30-6:30pm. EF: 10 ea Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo (20/team) by 11/24, 13 ea (23/team) afterwards. Info/Entry/Flyer: Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Every Saturday - LVCA QUADS/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 http://BayAreaChess.com/kidsnc. [email protected]. W. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Site: Holy $20 by 12/11, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Open Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5) $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Open Section EF: $15. Prizes: $50 for 3-0 score, else $45 for 1st. RBO Convention Center, 301 W Morgan St., Durham NC 27701. 2 Sects b/ent. Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 (BLZ) Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Prizes: 75% of EFs. Reg.: 10-10:15a. Games: 10:30a-4p. EF: 33 by Event Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, 11/24, 43 afterwards. Info/Entry/Flyer: http://BayAreaChess.com/cash, DEC. 20, Cincy Tornado: Five Days Til Christmas more prizes if 12 or more. Ph: 484-866-3045, Bruce. Info: srdiamond [email protected], W. 4-SS, G/60 d5. First Baptist Church, 11195 Winton Rd., Cinti, OH 45218. [email protected].

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North Penn Chess Club JAN. 10-11, 2015 DCC Fide Open I Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. www.northpennchessclub.org for Rhode Island See Grand Prix. schedule & info or 215-699-8418. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) JAN. 17-19, Texas Masters NOV. 15, 13th Annual Horizons for Youth Scholastic Fall Chess See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/30 d5. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., , Southwest Class Championships Main Campus, College Center Building, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 See Grand Prix. 7:30-8:45am. Rds.: 9:30, 11, 12:30, 2, 3:30. Two Tournaments: 1) USCF South Carolina Rated Section Age 18 and under with two sections, Open and U1200. 2) NOV. 15, Greenville Scholastic Open Age-Based, Non-Rated Sections ages 14 and under and all 5 rounds 5 SS, G/30 d0, dual rated reg & quick. EF: $12 by Nov 13; $18 after. Vermont done by 3pm. EF: $30 by 11:59 pm on Thursday November 13, $35 later Trophies to 1st-3rd each div. K-2; K-4; K-6; K-8; K-12. Div. may be & on site. Prizes: Rated- Cash Open Section - $200 1st place, $100 2nd adjusted. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30-1:30-2:45. Lunch 12:30. DEC. 6, CCCC Championship Open place guaranteed, U1200 $75 1st place guaranteed. Trophies Open Site: Eastlan Baptist Church, 625 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC, 3-SS, G/75 d5. Campus of Champlain College, Room 206 in the S.D. Section - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th U1400; Trophies U1200 Section - 1st, 2nd, 29607. Reg form at www.scchess.org/calendar/events/GSO_Novem- Ireland Center for Global Business and Technology, 391 Maple St., 3rd, U1000, U800, U600, UNR. Non-Rated Trophies b/o age. For rated ber_2014.html. Contact: Gene Nix, [email protected], 864-905-2406. Burlington, VT 05401; In 2 sections: OPEN $$ 100-50 U1825 75-30; top section, please bring . Random draw prizes at end of scoring member is Club Champion; U1600 $$ 100-50 U1400 75-30; (both tournament. Sudden death, if necessary for 1st-4th - G/10, tie breaks NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) sections based on 10 paid entry fees) EF: $30 Reg. Sat 9:00-9:30 AM. determine color and clock placement. Ent: Online registration only: See North Carolina. Rds.: 10:00-1:00-3:30 Contact: David Carter, 36-B Mansion St., Winooski, www.northampton.edu/Community-Programs/Horizons-For-Youth/Spe- NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Open Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) VT 05404; [email protected] or 802-324-1143 (cell). cial-Events-and-Partnerships.htm or call Horizons for Youth at See North Carolina. 610-861-4120 for assistance. Info: Jane 610-861-4120, Scott Zrinski NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ACC Cash Your Checks Championship Virginia (TD), [email protected] or Bruce Davis (Chief TD), BDavis@lehigh (Thanksgiving Weekend) (NC) valleychessclub.org. See Grand Prix. Arlington Chess Club The oldest chess club in the Washington, DC area, visit any Friday NOV. 16, PCL November Quick Quads (QC) DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 44th Annual Atlanta Open (GA) 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow See Grand Prix. evening to play “ladder” games (30/90, SD/60 d5). We also offer tour- Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- naments, lessons, DC Chess League, GM lectures/simuls, & other events. 11:15am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W. Location: Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Tennessee Arlington, VA 22203. Directions, contact info: www.arlingtonchessclub.com. NOV. 22, 7th Annual David Elliott Memorial Cup 5-SS, G/30 d5. One section. EF: $30, U1600/unrated $25. Prizes ($$450 NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) NOV. 22, Fall Vienna Scholastic Tournament for K-12 Gtd): 1st $170 + cup; 2nd $70; 2099-1800 $70; 1799-1600 $70; See Grand Prix. Location: Vienna, VA 22180. Reg.: online at www.viennachessclub.com U1600/unrated $70. Site: St. Luke’s Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, or on site 10:30-10:45 am. Format: 4 Rounds G/30 d0 SS. Sections: U- NOV. 22-23, Mid-South Open PA. Park in lot - enter thru gate. Reg.: 10:15 to 11. Rds.: 11, 1:15, 2:30, See Grand Prix. 500, U-900, U-1500. Prizes: $25 for 1st and $15 for second in U-1500; 3:45; 5:00. Playoff for cup (if needed) 6:30 PM. Meet and greet w/ Elliott medals for U-500 and U-900. Contact Info: Yuri Bogdanov, support@ family (and pizza lunch) between rds. 1 and 2. Questions: Eric C. Johnson NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) (NC) viennachessclub.com or 703-898-9066. See North Carolina. 610-433-6518. No advance entries. Cash on site only. See www.freewebs. 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than 23. Re1+ Ne5! 24. Rxe5+ Kf6 25. Qxd7 PAGE 49 / Kxe5 is 23. f6+! Nxf6 (or 23. ... Ke8 24. Re1+) THE PRACTICAL ENDGAME: ROOK ENDINGS 24. Re1+ 24. … Ne4 25. Rxe4+ Kf6 26. Qxd7. Solutions Problem VI. Chicago, 1964: Black won with Problem I. 43. ... Rg2! Black has no time to waste—he must seize the moment. 44. Rg7 PAGE 17 / CHESS TO ENJOY 37. ... Bf5 with the idea of 38. … Be4 but faster was 37. ... Bg4! 38. Bc1 Bxf3+. Some 44. Rb6+ only accelerates White’s fate after Problem I. Houston, 1964: 20. Ng5! Nxg5 sources gives Black’s name as “Diebert.” 44. ... Ke5 45. Rg6 Rxg3+!. 44. ... Ke5! The (20. ... Bxg5 21. Qg7 mate) 21. Rg3 and key. 45. Rg6 Rxg3+!, White resigned. After there’s no defense to 22. Rxg5+ (22. … Bxg5 PAGE 47 / ABCS OF CHESS 46. Rxg3 f4+ 47. Kf2 fxg3+ 48. Kxg3 Kd4 23. Qg7 mate). Problem II. Detroit, 1964: White loses by a single tempo. Problem II. Problem I. Pin: The thrust 1. ... c5 wins a 60. Nf6+ Kh8 61. Kf8! sets up a mate with In the game, my opponent played the osten- piece. Problem II. Remove Guard: The the bishop. Black resigned after 61. ... Be6 sibly forced 50. fxg4+, which allowed the 62. Nd5 in view of 63. Bg5 and 64. Bf6 mate, advance 1. ... a3 deflects the bishop and elegant drawing resource 50. ... Kg5 51. Kg2 for example. Problem III. Houston, 1964: wins a piece. Problem III. Driving Off: A , and 53. Rxb6 is stale- After 23. Rf3! the main threat is 24. Bb6+ simple win is 1. ... Rf6+ 2. Kg2 Rf2+. Prob- Rb2+ 52. Kh3 Rxb6!! Kc8 25. Rc3, e.g. 23. ... Qd7 24. Bb6+ Kc8 25. lem IV. Unpin: The immediate 1. ... Qxc3 mate. Instead, White wins with a spectacular Rc3+ Kb8 26. Bc7+ Kc8 27. Nb6 mate or 26. wins (if 2. Nxc3, then 2. ... Rxe1+). Problem sequence: 50. Kh4!! A very hard move to see. ... Ka7 27. Qf2+. Also, 23. ... Bd7 24. Rc3 Be8 V. Zwischenschach: Black comes out ahead 50. ... gxf3 51. g4+ Ke5 51. ... Kf4 loses even 25. Bf6+ gxf6 26. Qxf6+. Problem IV. San after 1. ... Rxf1+, followed by 2. ... Rxe3. faster: 52. Rf6+ Ke4 53. g5. 52. g5 Rb4+ 53. Francisco, 1964: After 12. ... Nf6! Black threat- Problem VI. Simplification: With 1. ... Rxg2+ Kg3 Ke4 54. Rf6 Rb2 55. Rf4+ Ke5 56. Rxf3 ens 12. ... Qxg2 mate and 12. ... Bd5, trapping 2. Qxg2+ Qxg2+ 3. Kxg2 a5, White is unable Rxb6 57. Kg4 with a theoretical win. A very the queen. Problem V. Davis, 1964: Better to stop the pawn from queening. challenging problem!

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learned chess at the age of three from my father, David Hoffmann. An attor- ney by trade, he was also a chess I expert, a USCF vice-president and lifelong chess organizer. As a teenager in New York City, I played in the old London Terrace Chess Club, in the Metropol itan Chess League and in Central Park. In those venues I was fortunate enough to face I was fortunate enough some of the most famous people in chess history (some of whom were born in the “ 19th century!)—Ed Lasker, Abe Kupchik, to face some of the Al Horowitz, Hans Kmoch, journalist Her- man Helms and artist Marcel Duchamp. most famous people Later, I joined the Manhattan and Mar- shall Chess Clubs where I met every world champion from Euwe to Carlsen! I played in chess history. lots of blitz with Fischer, Fine, Reshevsky, Lombardy, Browne, Dzindzichashvili, et al. I’ve enjoyed seeing generations of young ” players grow up to be the best. Krush, Transposing to the French Defense Caruana, Kamsky and Nakamura were which most players either love or hate! frequent opponents of mine. This month, I was surprised to find myself listed by 3. ... dxe4 4. Nxe4 Be7 5. Nf3 Nf6 6. Bd3 the USCF as the number one over-65 blitz Nbd7 7. c3 O-O 8. Qe2 b6 9. O-O Bb7 10. Re1 player in the country! Rc8 11. Ng3 My first chess literary efforts were over Keeping some pieces on the board and 50 years ago. I translated ’s eyeing a possible Nf5 later. games and notes into readable English for . My first book was Chess 11. ... c5 12. Bd2 cxd4 13. cxd4 Gladiator, my best games collection. Recently I finished The Czech Benoni in The control of c5 and e5 is compen- Action with Greg Keener. sation for the . I’ve played quite a few “Best Moves” in 13. ... Nd5 14. a3 N7f6 15. Rad1 Qd6 16. Ne5 my long chess career! My real best move 26. Bh6!! Rfd8 17. Nh5!? was marrying my wife, Ginny, earlier this A devastating line-clearance combina- year at the Marshall Chess Club. But over Probing for weaknesses. tion involving the sacrifice of a bishop, the board, here is one I think all Chess g-pawn, knight and rook! Life readers will enjoy. 17. ... g6 18. Ng3 Bf8 19. h4 Bg7 20. h5 a5 21. Qf3 Ba8 22. Ne4 Nxe4? 23. Qxf7+ Kh8 26. ... Bxh6 27. g7+! Bxg7 28. Ng6+! hxg6 29. 24. Rxe4 Rf8 25. hxg6 Nf6 French Defense (C10) Rh4+ Nh5 30. Rxh5+, Black resigned. FM Asa Hoffmann (2379) (see diagram next column) Black resigned as mate is forced after Miles Hinson (2115) 30. ... gxh5 31. Qxh5+ Kg8 32. Bh7+ Marshall Masters 8-16-2011 (1), New York, New If 25. ... Rc7 26. Rh4 Rcxf7 27. gxf7 is Kh8 33. Bg6+ Kg8 34. Qh7 mate. York, 08.16.2011 decisive. Also possible is 27. Nxf7+ Rxf7 28. gxf7 Nf6 29. Rc1 Bb7 30. Bg5 Qd5 Whose Best Move would you like to see? Write to 1. Nc3 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e4 31. Rc8+! Bxc8 32. Bxf6 winning. us at [email protected].

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Southwest Class Championshipsp p DFW Airport Marriott South, Fort Worth, Texas 7 rounds, Feb 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16, 2015 (Presidents Day weekend) $30,000 guaranteed prize fund!

7rounds,40/110, SD/30, d10 (3-day Phone or mail entries: $170 phoned to option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10; 2-day option 406-896-2038 (no questions) by 2/9, 4-day except Master Section, rds 1-4 G/30, d10). $169, 3-day $168, 2-day $167 mailed by 2/4. All schedules merge & play for same prizes. No checks at site, credit cards OK. DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Class E Section entry fee: $63online at Centreport Blvd, Fort Worth TX 76165. chessaction.com by 2/11, $70 phoned to Special room rates $95-$95, 817-358-1700, 406-896-2038 by 2/9, 4-day $69, 3-day $68, reserve by 1/30 or rate may increase. Free 2-day $67 mailed by 2/4, $80 at site, or parking, free airport shuttle online until 2 hours before first game. In 7 sections. Rated players may play up Re-entry (no Master to Master): $60. one section. Unrated may enter A through E. USCF membership required .Special1 Master (2200/up): $3000-1500-800-500- year dues with magazine: see TLA or 400, clear/tiebreak win $200, top U2400 chesstour.com. $1200-600. FIDE rated, 150 GPP. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-500- 4-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm, rds Fri 300-200. 7, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Class A (1800-1999): $2000-1000-500- 3-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 11 am, rds 300-200. Unrated limit $1000. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Class B (1600-1799): $2000-1000-500- 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, 300-200. Unrated limit $800. rds Sun. 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6; Mon 10 & 3:30. Class C (1400-1599): $1500-800-400- No 2-day schedule in Master Section. 300-200. Unrated limit $600. Half-point byes available all rounds, limit Class D (1200-1399): $1200-600-400- 2; Master must commit before rd 2, others 300-200. Unrated limit $400. before rd 4. Class E (Under 1200): $800-400-200- 120-80. Unrated limit $200. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: Best supplied. February ratings used, except male-female 2-player combined score unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if among all sections: $1000-600-400-300. otherwise unrated. $15 service charge Team average must be under 2200; for refunds. teammates may be in different sections; Advance entries are posted at must register (no extra fee) before both chessaction.com (online entries posted players begin round 2. instantly). Entry: www.chessaction.com or Top 6 sections entry fees (note- online Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury early deadline extended to Dec 15): Mills NY 12577. $143 online at chessaction.com by 12/15, Sunday night blitz: starts 10 pm. See $163 by 2/11, $180 at site, or online until 2 chesstour.com, uschess.org, or Dec Chess hours before first game. Life for details.