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LEVELING THE FIELD The Council agrees that the use of an END can confer a time advantage on its user. As you correctly point out, the cost of these devices One thing that’s irked me about recent scholastic chess tournaments is is presently too steep for the majority. The Council is sympathetic to the use of “electronic notation devices” and the advantage they bestow the argument that permitting the use of these devices in national on kids/players who can afford them. The rich have tons of advantages, competitions could well create two classes of contestants. but sports (physical and mental competitions) are supposed to be a little What is more, ENDs have become controversial because some can different. In sports, a poor African-American kid, the youngest of 10 be modified to access an engine that is capable of game analysis. While siblings, living in early-1900s racist Alabama, can grow up to outrun cases of cheating in this manner are rare, they are certainly on the rise. the best runners in the world and humiliate the Nazis at the Olympics. It is impossible for a tournament director to all devices without While it helps a lot to record your games with paper and pencil, it’s (a) seriously disrupting the tournament. And the failure to check each and distracting, (b) difficult to do correctly when you’re engrossed in the game, every device will lead to widespread concerns, justified or not, which and (c) time consuming—especially during a 15- or 25-minute game. will adversely impact many contestants. The first time I saw a MonRoi, I was amazed. I asked the dad what the Again, thank you for supporting US Chess. We value your feedback. device both of his kids were using was called. I googled it with my phone and my heart sank when I saw they were $360 apiece. Sunil Weeramantry With a MonRoi, players can easily tap the device and record their Co-chair, Scholastic Council moves instantaneously—to analyze the game later or to show a three-move repetition or other issue during the game. With it, kids are much less likely to make recording mistakes (which are so common— ask any chess competitor. We’ve all had to “decipher” notation and figure out what moves we forgot to write down. Half the time, I start out as one Send your letters to [email protected]. Letters are color, but end up as the other color on my notation sheet!). subject to editing for style, length, and content. Even though I know the price is justified by the demand and the encryption that goes into something that can’t be hacked, I feel a $30 version should be available. Consider if there were only ONE kid’s tennis racket that gave players an advantage, but it cost $18K (extrapo- lating from paper/pencil at $2, the MonRoi at $360, and a normal kid’s racquet at $100). IF [there were a $30 electornic notation device], every chess player could have one—especially every kid. Joe Flowers via email

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Thank you for your thought-provoking letter. The Scholastic Council as a whole is committed to creating a level playing field for all players, whatever their individual economic circumstances. The Council has recently adopted a new policy towards notating games at major national competitions organized directly SUNIL WEERAMANTRY by US Chess. It requires all participants to record their moves by hand on scoresheets provided by the organizer. In order to encourage younger players to keep score, even in sections where notation is not compulsory, we have developed a special scoresheet where the player may circle letters and numbers rather than having to write them out. Samples of these scoresheets are available on uschess.org. The new policy does not allow the use of electronic notation devices (END), except where the use of such a device is deemed necessary for accessibility reasons. In such cases, prior authorization from US Chess is required.

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CHESS HAPPY NEW YEAR! Three marquee events headline our January coverage: the Women’s World LOUIS Championship match between champion and challenger Aleksandra Goryachkina, scheduled to run from January 3rd-26th; Tata Steel (Wijk aan Zee), SAINT the first super-tournament of the year, runs from January 10th-26th and will see

OF GMs , Wesley So, and competing in the Masters; and the Gibraltar International Chess Festival, one of the most prestigious Swisses on the calendar, which begins on January 21st and ends on the 30th. COURTESY SOCIALIZE! Join us on Instagram @US_Chess and Twitter @USChess as well as on our accounts @USChessWomen. Visit BOTTOM, uschess.org/clo to ensure you catch the latest news on our digital presence. GM , 2019 TATA STEEL CHAMPION.

JAMAAL ABDUL-ALIM ROBERT HESS ABEL TALAMANTEZ (Cover Story) is an award-winning (Fischer Random) is a popular (Mechanics’ vs. Marshall) is the journalist based in Washington, chess commentator, Chess Life chess director of the Mechanics’ ALTMANN/PIXABAY; D.C. You can often find him columnist, and coach who earned Institute Chess Club in San playing chess in DuPont Circle, his grandmaster title in 2009. Francisco. He is also a FIDE arbiter GERD a chess hotspot in the nation’s A graduate of Yale University, and US Chess senior tournament capital. He was named the 2013 he especially enjoys studying director. RIGHT, Chess Journalist of the Year and history and is a big sports fan.

TOP won the 2017 award from the DR. JUDIT SZTARAY Chess Journalists of America. JON CRUMILLER (Mechanics’ vs. Marshall) is (Discovered ) is a the general manager of Youth

SUBJECT; MENACHEM WECKER national master in both over- Outreach and Events at the

OF (Ping-Pong) is a Washington, D.C. the-board and correspondence Mechanics’ Institute and is a reporter who has interviewed chess. He was featured on the FIDE arbiter and US Chess Mel Brooks about herring and cover of Chess Life September senior tournament director. has covered everything from 2013 with his world class She was the 2017 US Chess COURTESY Einstein’s and Gandhi’s footwear collection of antique chess sets. Organizer of the Year. and the origins of museum Jon collaborated with GM Lev LEFT, taxidermies to events that Alburt on the award-winning book

TOP endanger museums’ collections Carlsen vs. Karjakin: World Chess and Zoroastrian dating. Championship New York, 2016. CONTRIBUTORS PHOTOS:

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A YOUNG STUDENT IS INTENT ON LEARNING AS HER FATHER WATCHES. Empowering a Community In Pittsburgh, the ’s Chess Institute uses chess as a vehicle for social change. By ASHLEY LYNN PRIORE

s a chess player and coach, I am of students learning to solve challenging chess benefits. It physically grows the dendrites in continually thinking about how the puzzles, I began to question why chess is often your brain, biologically making one smarter. Agame of chess is evolving in our portrayed as a competitive game rather than as While I believe this aspect of the game is ever-changing world. How do we keep chess a community-builder. Over the past five years, I truly invaluable, I urge chess instructors and sustainable for the future while fostering its have seen some remarkable ways in which chess players across the United States to think about traditional and historical value? I am constantly is impacting lives. what other opportunities chess can provide amazed at the stories that older generations In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I live, students. I urge chess enthusiasts to do the share about the impact of chess in their lives— chess is helping to build communities. I have following: especially how they passed the game down to personally witnessed a wave of renewed interest When you visit a classroom or community their children and grandchildren. Chess spans in the game. I call it an innovative approach to center to teach chess, encourage students to generations and remains popular today, but interacting with chess. visualize each piece as a challenge or goal in their SPARKT.COM how do we, as a chess community, maintain that In 2014, I founded the Queen’s Gambit lives. As they play, how do the challenges and OF interest for the future? I am often asked about Chess Institute. We are a Pittsburgh-based goals interact with, support, or attack each other? the value of chess in modern day society. non-profit organization dedicated to teaching Envision a student growing up in an When I first began teaching chess, I learned chess to the community. However, we focus underserved neighborhood. You are the chess that communities without opportunities or on using the game to empower youth and teacher at their school. Chess class is often COURTESY access to the game fell in love with its demanding their communities. It is a well-known truth where they are able to find new ways to learn critical thinking skills. As I saw the excitement that chess provides high-quality educational and think creatively. As you and this student PHOTO:

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build a mentor-mentee relationship, the student For students in Pittsburgh, chess is more feels comfortable discussing their home life than just a game. It is a way to think about the with you. The student admits that their family is challenges facing their community and come struggling to keep their home, their mother has up with achievable and attainable solutions to FACES two jobs to support her family, and their older the toughest of problems. brother dropped out of college to work. At the Queen’s Gambit Chess Institute, we ACROSS The student picks up the knight and says, believe in chess as a vehicle for social change. “This is me. The is my younger sister, One important aspect of the work we do is THE BOARD and the is my brother.” community-based projects. Students learn By AL LAWRENCE What if the following conversation took about real-world issues and use the strategy of JON HASKEL place? chess to discuss said issues and create plans to BOCA RATON, “The bishop and rook are under attack, and combat them. These issues range from racial FLORIDA the knight is able to only protect one piece.” inequalities, low-income housing, and lack of “Are there any other pieces that are able to STEAM-focused learning (science, technology, Not during tax season guard the bishop and the rook?” engineering, arts, and math).. Some solutions “Yes, moving the up.” include writing mock legislation to send to the “My chess activity consumes almost every “What does that pawn represent to you?” local government, hosting advocacy events, day,” Jon told me. That’s after his work as To the student, the pawn could represent an and more. In short, we use chess to make a CPA with his own practice. Haskel once had to turn down the opportunity to be additional family member who provides support, Pittsburgh sustainable for the future. chief arbiter for the U.S. Championship. the local community center, or a teacher. The I ask the chess community to think about the “It started before the end of tax season.” goal of the specific game above was not just to challenges in their lives or in their communities. practice how to get out of a challenging chess How can chess empower you and your commu- We hear a lot about how playing chess situation. It also was about finding a way for the nity? I hope when we think about the history of is good for you. Haskel, an international organizer and international arbiter, is student to think differently about their life. The chess years from now, we also discuss how the also a player. On Wednesday nights, you student was able to empower their family during game was able to ignite new ways of thinking can often find him at the South Florida a difficult time, using chess as the tool to spark and spark community development. (See page Chess Club in Margate, Florida. But Jon and ignite that thinking. 72 for more on Ashley.) gives some credit to organizing chess events. “When I first started directing tournaments I probably was not as at ease speaking in front of a large audience. Now I look forward to it.”

“ When I run most chess tournaments, I feel that I am in the entertainment Commemorate business. This is a big difference from doing accounting!”

This November he held his 18th Annual USATE! Turkey Bowl, complete with Thanksgiving decorations. “That’s the granddaddy of tournaments I organize and run. I am In honor of its 50th also in my 11th year of the South Florida Grand Prix, which is mostly for scholastic celebration, the “Team” players.” Jon webcasts games of major U.S. events and would like to do this is offering limited overseas. He likes travel. Jon thinks of his eight-year involvement commemorative sets. with the Arnold Denker Tournament of High School Champions as his favorite By STEVE DOYLE contribution, work that’s evolved into running all four junior invitationals at the U.S. Open. He’s also very proud of his son

STAUNTON he U.S. Amateur Team East and World Amateur Team Championship is turning 50! Jeffrey. “It’s not my own accomplishment, but Jeffrey has won three national OF In honor of the occasion, the “Team,” as it is affectionately known, is offering a limited championships.” Trun of 125 chess sets in a commemorative engraved leather box. The pieces are replicas of the stunning 1966 Havana Cuba Olympiad set—a variation of which Bobby Fischer chose for the At this year’s award ceremony in Orlando, HOUSE 1972 World Championship match in Iceland. These well-weighted and felted sets, which usually Florida, Jon received a trifecta of national

OF retail for $365.00, will be available for $225.00. awards: “Organizer of the Year” and the In addition to the Havana sets, a limited run of the famous Hastings design sets has been “Scholastic Service Award” from US Chess, and the “Harold Dondis” award from the procured. These plastic sets come in an engraved commemorative leather bag and are $35.00. US Chess Trust. He was there to accept in Both sets can be obtained by mailing a check payable to the New Jersey Chess Federation, P.O.

COURTESY person. Luckily, August isn’t tax season. Box 426, Island Heights, NJ 08732. Pick up will be at the event in February. Shipping is by special request only and requires an Write to [email protected]

PHOTO: additional $25 for the wooden set and $15 for the plastic set.

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US CHESS AFFAIRS 2020 ALL-AMERICA CHESS TEAM

The United States Chess Federation is pleased to announce the 2020 All-America chess team. Team members were presented with their team jackets and plaques at the 2019 National K-12 Grade Championships, held December 13th through the 15th in Orlando, Florida at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort. The All-America chess team was created in 1987 GM JEFFERY XIONG to honor the very best players ages 18 and under. The team, one of the highest national honors attainable by a young chess player, is selected on the basis of age, rating, and chess activity during that year, similar to the selection process of “all conference” sports teams. DIGITAL ARCHIVES This year’s candidates were selected based on their age as of January 1, 2019, and their peak post-tournament THE COMPLETE DIGITAL ARCHIVE rating from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Since of Chess Life and magazines this award is a “post-season” selection, the minimum (as well as titles such as Chess Life & Review) rating limits in each age group are reviewed annually has been released on the uschess.org website GM by US Chess staff and the US Chess Scholastic Council. and can be found at https://new.uschess.org/ The United States Chess Federation wishes to congratulate each of the 55 members of chess-life-digital-archives/. This archive is this year’s All-America chess team for receiving this prestigious award! available to the general public at no charge as part of our non-profit educational mission to empower people, enrich lives, and enhance AGE 18 AGE 14 AGE 10 communities through chess. It does not (minimum peak rating 2500) (minimum peak rating 2400) (minimum peak rating 2150) contain the most current 12 months of Chess Jeffery Xiong Andrew Zhang Hong Liran Zhou Life; those are only available to US Chess Samuel Sevian Wesley Wang Liam Henry Putnam members. Each month, a new PDF will be Joshua Sheng Dimitar Mardov rotated in to keep the archive current. Craig Hilby Bach Ngo Chess Life began in 1946. Chess Review began AGE 13 Cameron Wheeler Erick Zhao in 1933 and ended its run in 1969 when it (minimum peak rating 2350) Zhaozhi Li merged with Chess Life. Justin Wang These PDFs are fully text searchable; you can Anthony Bi He AGE 9 search for names, old TLAs, and even for every AGE 17 Balaji Daggupati (minimum peak rating 2050) mention of specific moves such as 1. P-K4 or (minimum peak rating 2475) Robert Shlyakhtenko Abhimanyu Mishra Bb4. If you have Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can Ruifeng Li Vincent Tsay Bryan Xie text search your entire archive without the files John Michael Burke Maximillian Lu Steve Wongso being opened. Complete download instructions Nicolas De T Checa Brewington Hardaway CAMPUS can be found on the website page given above. AGE 12 Alice Lee The PDFs are made available to the general AGE 16 (minimum peak rating 2300) Harshid Kunka CHESS public for personal and research use only. If you (minimum peak rating 2450) Eddison Chen wish to use them beyond the “fair use” provision Christopher Woojin of U.S. copyright law, then you must seek the Advait Patel Yoo LOUIS David Brodsky Arthur Guo AGE 8 & UNDER permission of US Chess by writing to US Chess (minimum peak rating 1950) Senior Director of Strategic Communication Praveen Balakrishnan Jason Wang SAINT

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Training Up Don’t settle for beating your older sister. By GM ANDY SOLTIS

ON A RECENT FLIGHT FROM NORWAY be ridiculed as a Morphy-era antique. But in Botvinnik had his own method of training I was looking for ways to pass the time with this order, it is state-of-the-art. up when he prepared himself for challenging the in-flight entertainment system. Naturally, I 4. Nc3 Nc6 5. exf5! Bxf5 6. d4 Nxd4 7. playing conditions. To get used to thinking in turned on “Play Magnus.” Nxd4 exd4 8. Qxd4 Nf6 9. Bc4 c6 10. Bg5 a noisy tournament hall, he played training This is software that allows you to match b5 11. Bb3 Be7? games with a radio blaring away. To prepare wits with the world champion. Or, rather, himself for a tournament in which cigarettes with Magnus Carlsen at various pre-champion This natural move could be called the were allowed, he played a strong grandmaster ages. You can choose how young—and how decisive error. Black is alive after 11. ... h6 12. who blew smoke at him. Here’s one of his weak—a Carlsen you want to challenge. Bh4? Qe7+ 13. Kd2 0-0-0, for example. smoke-training games. Click on the icon for Magnus-at-age-five and 12. 0-0-0! Qd7 13. Rhe1 Kd8 he asks you: “Can you beat me while I’m busy reading geography books?” The Magnus-at-eight SEMI-, level becomes a more challenging opponent and BOTVINNIK SYSTEM (D44) Viacheslav Ragozin he gets steadily tougher to beat after that. So, I Mikhail Botvinnik wondered, which Magnus should I pick? Training game, Leningrad, 1941 This is the type of chess question that serious players rarely ask: If you want to get better, 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 c6 5. should you play someone weaker than you? Bg5 dxc4 6. e4 b5 7. e5 h6 Winning will make you feel good. But you may not learn anything this way. This may be the first time he tried this, the What if you play someone much stronger? “Botvinnik Variation.” He didn’t use it publicly Then you might get discouraged after getting until two years later. crushed game after game. 8. Bh4 g5 9. Nxg5 hxg5 10. Bxg5 Nbd7 11. The best answer comes from Mikhail White threatened 14. Bxf6 gxf6 15. Qxf6. exf6 Bb7 12. Be2 Qb6 13. 0-0 0-0-0 14. Botvinnik: The best opponent is slightly There was no safe haven (13. ... 0-0-0 14. h4? Bh6! stronger than you. a4; 13. ... Kf8 14. Qf4 h6 15. Bxf6 gxf6 16. Ne2 White’s last move anticipated ... Qc7 and ... Carlsen’s career shows how well this worked. and Nd4). Qxh2 mate. But now the h4-pawn is hard to When he was 13 he entered a strong Russian 14. Rxe7! Qxe7 15. Qf4 Bd7 16. Ne4! d5 defend. For example, 15. Bxh6 Rxh6 16. g3 c5! open and earned his second grandmaster norm. 17. Nxf6 h6 18. Bh4 g5 19. Qd4, Black 17. dxc5 Qc6! 18. f3 Qxc5+ 19. Kh2 Rg8 with a resigned. winning attack. ZUKERTORT OPENING, Black can avoid 19. ... gxh4 20. Nxd5! and 15. a4 Bxg5 16. hxg5 b4 17. Ne4 c5 18. DUTCH VARIATION (A04) Qxh8+ by playing 19. ... Rf8. But the White a5 Qc7 19. Ng3 Ne5! 20. a6 Bc6 21. Qc1 IM Magnus Carlsen bishops doom him after 20. Nxd7 Kxd7 21. Bg3. Rxd4 22. Qe3 GM Sergey Dolmatov 3rd Aeroflot Festival (3), Moscow, Russia, (see diagram next column) 02.19.2004 Taking on stronger opponents can be called “training up.” It’s like exercise: If you regularly run The pretty end of the game would have been 1. Nf3 f5 2. d3 d6 3. e4 e5 three miles a day, one mile is no sweat, literally. 22. ... Re4! (23. Nxe4 Nf3+ and 24. ... Qh2 If this position had occurred in a different So by taking on somewhat higher-rated players, mate, or 23. Qxc5 Rxe2). move order, 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d3 f5, it would you will find it easier playing an equal opponent. 22. ... Rdh4 23. Rfc1? Rh2

14 January 2020 | Chess Life Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

PROBLEM I. PROBLEM II. PROBLEM III. Gibraltar Masters GM FM David Gavrilescu GM Tingjie Lei GM FM Andres Aguilar GM Fernando Peralta More examples this month from the 2019 Gibraltar Masters tournament. In each of the following six diagrams you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. This will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. But keep an eye out for forced WHITE TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE as well. For solutions, see page 71. PROBLEM IV. PROBLEM V. PROBLEM VI. WGM Seshadri Srija IM Jonas Bjerre Raul Munoz WGM Pauline Guichard IM Evgeny Zanan Rotimi Dasaolu

BLACK TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6 34. h4 Qh5 35. Qf4 Rd3 36. Bf6 Qd5+ 5. Nc3 Qc7 6. f4 b5 7. a3 Bb7 8. Qf3 Nf6 37. Kg1 bxc3 38. Re4 Bc5+ 39. Kh2 Qa2+, 9. Bd3 Bc5 10. Nb3 Be7 11. 0-0 0-0 12. White resigned. Bd2 d6 13. g4! d5 14. e5 Nfd7 15. Qh3 g6 16. Nd4 Nc6 17. Nce2 Nxd4 18. Nxd4 Nc5 19. b4! Ne4 20. Be3 Rfe8 21. Rae1 Bf8 22. When Botvinnik’s former student, Mark Nf3 a5 23. f5! exf5 24. gxf5 Taimanov, asked how he could beat Bobby Fischer in a Candidates match, Botvinnik To avoid a kingside slaughter (25. Bxe4 dxe4 told him to play eight to 10 practice games 26. Ng5 h6 27. e6), Black gave up the , with two grandmasters under extraordinary with 24. ... Rxe5. conditions: (a) his opponents would sit in a separate room and could consult with one another about moves; (b) they could use White can resign since 24. f3 Ng4! mates. opening books and endgame manuals; (c) 24. f4 Rxg2+ 25. Kf1 Rh3 26. Qxc5 Rgxg3 they would have three and a half hours to 27. Qf8+ Qd8 28. Qxd8+ Kxd8 29. fxe5 play 40 moves, compared with two and a half Rh1+ 30. Kf2 Rg2+ 31. Ke3 Rh3+ 32. Kd4 hours for Taimanov; and (d) they could move Rxe2 33. Rxc4 Re4+ 34. Kc5 Rxc4+ 35. pieces on their own board. Kxc4 Rg3, White resigned. This guaranteed that Taimanov would be training against stronger than Mikhail Tal “trained down” while preparing for Fischer, in more exhausting games. Taimanov his second . Recovering recalled that he won a game, lost two, and drew from a serious operation, Tal practiced using a others. “Not so bad!” he said. Then he played three hour . But at the Candidates, Tal might have won with 25. Nxe5 Qxe5 26. Fischer and lost 0-6. But at age 45 Taimanov he kept blundering in the fourth hour. Bxe4 or the more Tal-like 26. c3 and Bd4. For may have been too old to train up. example, 26. ... Qxc3? 27. Bxe4 dxe4 28. fxg6 Magnus Carlsen is a better example. He started taking chess seriously when he wanted SICILIAN DEFENSE, hxg6 29. Qd7!. KAN VARIATION (B43) But Tal began to tire and after 25. fxg6 hxg6 to beat his older sister. He managed to do GM Mikhail Tal 26. Nxe5 Qxe5 27. c3? axb4 28. Bd4 Bc8! that when he was eight and a half. But as his GM Miroslav Filip 29. Qg2? Qh5 his advantage was gone (... Bh3). father said, his “chess hunger didn’t disappear.” Curaçao Candidates (12), Willemstad, The rest was pitiful: 30. Bxe4 dxe4 31. Instead, he began studying to become Norway’s Curaçao, 05.20.1962 Qxe4? Qg5+ 32. Kh1 Be6! 33. Be5 Rd8! under-11 champion. He was training up.

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Chess in the Family A pawn here, a pawn there

By GM LEV ALBURT

CHESS IS AN EXCELLENT INTERGENER­ 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 This is my favorite part of the Winawer ational game. My first real teacher was my variation. After on c3, White’s father, a solid B-player. And the winner of this pawns are doubled and on the c-file, which is month’s award Aidan Burchard, now 18 years opened up in many lines. The pawns will be old, “practiced for the tournament by playing easy targets for most of the game. against my grandfather.” 6. ... Ne7 7. Qg4 Qc7 8. Bd3!? Writes Aidan (my future notes are in italics): This is certainly one of my best games. When My opponent plays a sideline. I was ex pect ing I got to the tournament hall, everybody was 8. Qxg7, after which I would play 8. ... Rg8, with getting ready for their games as usual. People a good tactical game. had chess boards set up on nearly every table 8. ... cxd4 outside the hall, looking over games or warming up with tactics puzzles. I was experiencing the usual pre-first round excitement and reviewing opening lines in my head until the pairings In every French Defense game I played were posted. as Black before this, I played the Classical I play the French Defense as Black against 1. Variation, which is 3. ... Nf6 in response to 3. e4 and the King’s Indian Defense against 1. d4. Nc3. However, recently I had been developing I had no idea what my opponent would play as a tactical side. I practiced for the tournament White, but I did know who he was. He organizes by playing against my grandfather. He strongly and hosts many chess tournaments throughout suggested that I go for tactical positions in this Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In fact, he tournament, since I typically outplayed him ran the last tournament I attended, the West when the positions got tactical. That is why I played the Winawer variation with 3. ... Bb4. I Newbury Spring Open! I was honored to play 9. Qxd4? him in a real tournament setting! liked the positions for Black coming from the This immediately gives me an advantage. I hope you enjoy this game. In it, Black main line, but I hadn’t spent any more than Now White’s queenside pawns are incredibly slowly chips away at White, taking one pawn, 5-10 minutes studying the opening. But I had weak. The e5-pawn looks suspicious as well. then another, and finishing it off with a neat moved on from the tamer 3. ... Nf6 and decided When my opponent and I reviewed the game tactical clincher. to charge forward with the more ambitious 3. afterward, we discovered that 9. Ne2! was a Calling pawns “buttons,” world championship ... Bb4! much stronger move. agrees and contender Sammy Reshevsky once said, “Snap Aidan’s grandfather, who had not played says White has a small edge after 9. ... dxc3 10. off the buttons and the pants fall by themselves.” over the board since 2016, is rated 1796; his peak rating is 1975. Nowadays, he plays Qxg7 Rg8 11. Qxh7 Qxe5. correspondence chess (rating: 2361), where one 9. ... Nbc6 of his current opponents is Alexander Relyea— FRENCH DEFENSE (C18) Attacking the queen and the e5-pawn. Alexander Relyea (1800) whose game we’re analyzing! And—back to such 10. Bb5 Aidan Burchard (1648) analysis—both 3. ... Nf6 and 3. ... Bb4 lead to 67th New Hampshire Open, Under 1850 (1), very sharp positions! This move is a waste of time while not saving Nashua, New Hampshire, 07.08.2017 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 a pawn.

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10. ... Bd7 11. Qe3 Qxe5 12. Nf3 Qxe3+ 13. Bxe3 Now that the queens are off the board, both White and Black refrain from castling in order to give their kings a head start in the endgame. 13. ... a6 14. Ba4 Na5!?

move, I would pick up the rook on h1, with a want to move or else the rook is lost! And if decisive advantage. the knight doesn’t move, it will be captured! After showing this game to my grandfather, 22. Nd3 Rc3 23. Ke2 Nxd4+ he suggested that I send it to you. I hope you I’m not sure if White could have prevented enjoyed it! the loss of another pawn here. His position is Yes, I enjoyed the game—as well as the collapsing. back story. For readers, it’s a good lesson in After 20. Rb1?, White is lost. Still, 22. Kd1 the “petite ,” for which the great I was secretly hoping White would trade (instead of 22. Nd3) could have provided a more World Champion José Raúl Capablanca was light-square bishops here. I would eliminate stubborn defense. deservedly famous. Here is a short list of those my worst piece and give my king an active “little tactics”: Double Attack; (s); Breaking role potentially defending my center pawns. I 24. Ke3 Nf5+ 25. Kd2 Rc7 26. Rhc1 Rxc1 the Pin; Back Rank Mate; Intermediary (In- wasn’t scared of 16. Ne5+ after the exchange of 27. Kxc1 between) Move. bishops, since I figured it was all bark and no White’s idea is clear: Get the b-pawn or bust! bite. I can play 16. ... Ke8 and then ... f7-f6 later, Did you know you could read archival copies kicking the knight away. 27. ... Nd6 28. Nc5 0-0!? of “Back to Basics” (and all columns and I also liked the move 14. ... Na5 because the features)? Go to uschess.org, click on “Chess knight observes c4. If White can ever play c3-c4 Life Magazine,” and then “Archives.” and undouble his pawns, he would remove his chief weakness! I cannot allow that. Thus White should have played 14. Be2, with SEND IN YOUR GAMES! reasonable (40 percent?) chances to hold. If you are unrated or rated 1799 15. Bb3 or be low at the time the game Trying to prepare c3-c4. was played, then GM Lev Alburt 15. ... Rc8 invites you to send your most instructive game with notes to: Stopping it. Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life 16. Bd4 Nf5 17. Ne5 Nxd4?! This move sets a tactical trap. PO Box 3967 I think I was too afraid of White’s dark- I’d play 28. ... Ke7, with the same ideas. But Crossville, TN 38557-3967 square bishop here. I feared infiltration on both moves are fine. Or e-mail your material to the dark squares, but I would have been fine 29. Nxb7?? [email protected] if I played 17. ... f6. Stockfish gives this line: 18. Nxd7 Kxd7 19. f4 Nxd4 20. cxd4 Nxb3 21. Now there is nothing White can do! His GM Alburt will select the “most cxb3 Rc3 22. Rb1 Rhc8, with a clear advantage pieces are barely maintaining coordination, in struc tive” game and Chess Life will for Black. and his knight has wandered very far into my award an autographed copy of Lev’s camp! Bells were ringing in my head; there newest book, Carlsen vs. Karjakin 18. cxd4 Bb5 19. a4 must be a tactic here! After looking at the (by Lev Alburt and Jon Crumiller), Wasteful. Stronger here is 19. Kd2, connecting position for a while, I eventually found it! to the person submitting the most rooks. in structive game and notes. 29. ... Rc8+ 19. ... Bc4 20. Rb1? Make sure your game (or part of it) Distracting the king from the defense of his and your notes will be of interest Here White missed that his a-rook needs to rook. to other readers. Writing skills stay on the back rank! An excellent tactic, ending all resistance. are a plus, but instructiveness is 20. ... Bxb3 21. cxb3 Nxb3! 30. Kd1 Rb8, White resigned. a must! Do not send games with (see diagram top of next column) (see diagram top of next column) only a few notes, as they are of little instructive value and can’t be used. Bang! Now my opponent realized his Now we see the point of the intermediate mistake! If 22. Rxb3??, then 22. ... Rc1+ move 29. ... Rc8+. Since the king no longer www.ChessWithLev.com exploits the uncastled king. After either king defends the rook on b1, the knight doesn’t

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Anything is Possible GM Wesley So defeats GM Magnus Carlsen to win the first FIDE World Fischer Random Championship.

By GM ROBERT HESS

TO WESLEY SO, FISCHER RANDOM from playing c2-c4. Yet merely attacking 9. cxd5 Bxd3 10. Rxd3 exd5 Chess “demonstrates the essential beauty of the square does not make the pawn push Now in a Carlsbad —which chess. A game that starts from the first move impossible: 3. ... d5 4. c4 (4. Ba3 returns the is rich in ideas for both sides and is full of is a real war game. Fischer Random revives favor and makes Black’s development difficult.) hidden subtleties—the game looks completely the need to be quick, resourceful, clever, and 4. ... dxc4 5. e4 cxb3 6. Bxa6 Nxa6 7. axb3 Qb7 normal. Well, with the exception being the deeply creative.” Wesley was all that and more 8. 0-0 is a standard way to seize the center at the queens do not belong in the corner. at the first official FIDE World Fischer Random cost of a pawn. Most top players would gladly Championship. After a shaky first “slow rapid” take White in such a position, as the activity 11. Nf5 Rfe8 12. Nxe7+ Rxe7 13. b4 game in which Magnus Carlsen had him on provides sufficient . The right approach against the Carlsbad, the ropes, Wesley pounced in the second with 4. c4 d5 5. e3 Be7 though the absence of light-square bishops a tactical flourish and precise endgame play. makes Black’s life easier. White has to go for Here is the starting position for that game: Just like in the Queen’s Indian Defense, 5. ... a pawn minority attack, as there is no time to Bb4+ 6. Bd2 Be7 was a viable alternative. pile up on the backward c-pawn. PRECISE PLAY 6. Nc3 Ng6 7. Bd3 0-0 8. 0-0 13. ... Nf6 14. b5 c6 GM Wesley So (FIDE 2767, USA) Initially it appears that 14. ... a6 is simply GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2876, NOR) a better pawn to trade off, but White has the FIDE World Fischer Random important intermezzo 15. a4 axb5 16. Ba3! Championship, Høvikodden, Norway, Black is fine after 16. ... b4 17. Bxb4 Re6, but 10.31.2019 White will obtain some play on the queenside. Since Magnus was unafraid of the capture on c6, 14. ... c5 was preferable. The hanging pawn structure after 15. Ba3 Rc7 16. dxc5 bxc5 is promising for Black, who can play on both sides of the board and go after the overextended pawn on b5. White would have been better off with immediately capturing . 8. ... Nd7 15. a4 h5 An idea that must always be considered but Carlsen opts for aggression on the kingside, can be hard to make work in practice is 8. ... which also serves as a preemptive defensive c5 9. cxd5 (9. Nb5!? deserves consideration.) measure against White’s expansion of f2-f3 9. ... cxd4 (9. ... Bxd3? 10. Rxd3 cxd4 11. Rxd4 followed by g2-g4. 1. d4 b6 2. Ng3 Ba6 is a down version of the variation.) 10. 16. h3 Qc8 17. bxc6 Magnus takes a clever approach, trying to Bxa6 Nxa6 11. Rxd4 Bf6 12. Rdd1 Rxd5 13. stymie White’s right to castle. Rxd5 Bxc3 (13. ... exd5 14. Bb2 is bad news Wesley could not just ignore his opponent’s for Black, whose is a permanent looming threats. For instance, 17. Ba3 Rc7 18. 3. b3 e6 weakness.) 14. Qxc3 Qxd5 with a pull for Rc1 Nh4 is the beginning of a menacing attack. It’s important to avoid tunnel vision. Black’s White, whose bishop is clearly superior to the 19. bxc6 Qf5 20. Rdd1 Ne4 and White lacks prior move directly prevented his opponent enemy knight. defenders to protect the kingside. Even if there

18 January 2020 | Chess Life In The Arena / Player of the Month is no mate, the position after 21. Qb2 Qg6 22. 24. ... Ne8 34. Rxa7 Nf5 35. Bh8 Re2 f4 Rxc6 23. Nxe4 Rxc1 24. Rxc1 Qxe4 results The World Champion misses his chance, After this imprecision, Wesley converted in light-square , with a strategically which relies on an amazing resource. with ease. Magnus had one final opportunity winning position. 24. ... Qd7! 25. Rg3 (25. Nxf6+ Rxf6 26. Bxg7 to hold the balance with ... 17. ... Re6 18. f3 Rxc6 19. e4 dxe4 20. fxe4 [26. Rxf6 gxf6 27. Qxf6 Qd4+ is the point of 35. ... Re1+ 36. Kf2 Rc1 37. Nxb6 Rc2+ 38. bringing the queen to d7. White is just down a Ke1 (38. Kg1 Rc1+ 39. Kh2 h4 turns the tides pawn in an ending.] 26. ... Rxf3 27. Rxf3 leaves in Black’s favor, as the mating net is set.) 38. Black a pawn ahead and better, though some ... Ned6 and the quality of Black’s knights and precaution must still be taken.) 25. ... Qxd5 26. the vulnerability of White’s king make a win Rxf6 looks scary for Black, but all of his pieces unlikely. coordinate beautifully after 26. ... Qe5! 27. 36. g4! hxg4 37. hxg4 Ne3 Rxg7+ Kh8 28. Qxe5 Nxe5 and the knight is a hero, protecting both rook on c6 and pawn on Instead of going down a piece, Magnus f7. The fireworks are over. could have gone down two pawns. Yet 37. ... 25. Bxg7 Nd2 Ng3 38. Re7+ Kd5 39. Nxb6+ Kc6 40. Rxe2 Nxe2+ 41. Kf2 is winning for White, since the Black is completely hopeless after 25. ... bishop outclasses the knights. Nxg7 26. Rxf7 Rg6 27. Rxg7+ Rxg7 28. Nf6+. 38. Re7+ Kd5 39. Rxe8 Rg2+ 40. Kh1 We reach an absolutely critical juncture, where Equal material means nothing when one side’s Rxg4 41. Rxe3 Rh4+ 42. Kg2 Rxh8 43. Black seems to be adequately fighting White’s kingside is blown open. Nxb6+ Kc5 44. Rb3 center. Magnus’ choice is the most natural, but 26. Rxf7 there was a tactical flaw his plan. Wesley worked through the complications 20. ... Ne5 knowing the was temporary as Black’s Although it looks a tad slow, 20. ... Rd7 is king is on the run. a legitimate means of readying Black for the 26. ... Nxf1 27. Rf8+ Kh7 28. Be5 Rc1 action in the center. 21. Bg5 (21. Bb2 Re6 22. Re1 h4 might be all right for White, but there I highly recommend taking out a board and are loose squares on both flanks to keep an eye trying to work through the complications if Black on.) 21. ... Nh7 22. Bc1 is an amusing repetition had tried to keep extra material with 28. ... Re6. if Black wants it. Of course play can continue 29. Rh8+ Kg6 30. Ne7+ with a move like 22. ... Rc4; The position after 20. ... Qa6 21. Rfd1 Rdc8 22. Bg5 is murky. White’s center for the time being remains The dust settled with Wesley a piece and pawn intact, but it’s always susceptible to attack. 22. ahead. The rest of the game was straightforward. ... Rxc3!? 23. Rxc3 Rxc3 24. Qxc3 Nxe4 25. Qe3 44. ... Rh4 45. Rb5+ Kc6 46. Rb1 Qxa4 with chances for both sides. 21. Re3 Nc4 It wasn’t too late to get careless with 46. Kf3?? Rxa4. It’s surprisingly easy to overlook that 21. ... 46. ... Rh5 47. Nc4 Rh4 48. Nb6 Rh5 49. Rxd4 loses material to 22. Ne2 (Not 22. Nd5? Nc4 Rh4 50. Nb2 Kb6 51. Kg3 Rd4 52. Nxd5 when White’s pieces are en prise. 23. Kf3 Ka5 53. Ke3 Rd8 54. Rh1 Rd5 55. Rh4 Qxd4 [23. exd5 Rxd5 24. Rxe5 Rxe5 25. Qxe5 Rg5 56. Kd3 Rc5 57. Rc4 Rh5 58. Kc2 Rh3 Rxc1] 23. ... Nxe3). 59. Rc3 Rh6 60. Kb3 Rb6+ 61. Ka3 Rc6 22. Ref3! What a position! Both queens are under attack and neither king is safe. Importantly, A clever joke by Magnus. Taking the rook Wesley wisely plays on, not wanting to White’s queen is protected. results in ! return to d3 in a game in which he has two 30. ... Kf7 31. Rh7+ Ke6 62. Rc4 Rh6 63. Rc5+ Ka6 64. Kb4 Rh1 central pawns and his opponent has none. 65. Rc6+ Ka7 66. Nc4 Kb7 67. Rb6+ Ka7 22. ... Rxd4 23. Nd5 Rxe4 24. Bh6?! It is hard to give the game move a question 68. Rg6 Rb1+ 69. Ka5 Rh1 70. Rg7+ Kb8 mark, but 31. ... Kf8 32. Nxc8 Rxa1 33. Bxa1 71. Ka6 Rh5 72. Rg8+, Black resigned. This move dazzled commentators and Rxa4 should result in a , as the black king Even on the game’s final move it was spectators alike, but it in fact is inaccurate. and knight remain in contact with one another. Sometimes the best approach is the obvious possible to . 72. Nb6?? Ra5+ 73. Kxa5 32. Nxc8 Rxa1 33. Bxa1 Ng3 one: 24. Nxf6+ Rxf6 25. Rxf6 gxf6 26. Qxf6 is stalemate! Qc5+ (26. ... Qe6 27. Qg5+ Qg6 28. Qd8+ Kg7 After 33. ... Rxa4 34. Bh8! gets the bishop to Did you know you could read archival copies of 29. Bg5 Re6 is playing with fire for Black, but safety and wins a knight, since both are under “In the Arena” (and all columns and features)? there might not be a clear breakthrough.) 27. threat with Re7+ coming next. There may seem Go to uschess.org, click on “Chess Life Kh1 Qe7 28. Qf3 Qe6 29. Qxh5 Re1 30. Qg5+ to be little distinction between Magnus’ retreat Magazine,” and then “Archives.” Kf8 31. Qh6+ Kg8 32. Rxe1 Qxe1+ 33. Kh2. and 33. ... Ne3, but from here the knight can King safety ensures that White is better, but help defend the b6-pawn, which turned out to For more on the first FIDE World Fischer with so few pieces remaining a win is far in the be the decisive factor in the game. 34. Re7+ (34. Random Championship, look for GM Robert distance. Rxh5 Rxa4) 34. ... Kd5 35. Rxa7 Nc4. Hess’ report beginning on page 30.

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Tarrasch Returns After being out of fashion for several decades, the pendulum appears to be swinging back towards the Tarrasch.

By JOHN HARTMANN

have long thought that the Tarrasch Defense GM Daniil Dubov, who has reinvigorated a The defining move in Dubov’s approach. (1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5) is the Swiss Army dormant line of the Tarrasch—1. d4 d5 2. c4 10. 0-0 Iknife of chess openings. It forces players e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 to learn how to handle the isolated queen’s Nf6 7. Bg2 cxd4 8. Nxd4 Bc5—and made it Other ideas: pawn, a fundamental structure that appears a key part of his repertoire. 10. Nxd5 is met by 10. ... Be6—“development across multiple opening variations, and it can Dubov’s invention is the subject of a new before everything,” says L’ami! be reached from a number of move orders, course on Chessable from Erwin L’ami, a 10. Na4 0-0 11. Nxb6 axb6 12. Be3 h5!? GM including both 1. c4 and 1. Nf3. Dutch grandmaster and second to both Veselin (2765)-GM Daniil But the Tarrasch is also one of those Topalov and . Over the course of Dubov (2700) Riga 2019. openings that suffers from the vagaries of taste 54 trainable variations in “Erwin’s Opening 10. ... d4 11. Na4 0-0 12. Bg5 Re8 13. Nxb6 and fashion. Boris Spassky made it popular Lab: The Dubov Tarrasch,” L’ami dissects the when he used it to defeat Tigran Petrosian in Dubov variation, explaining in great detail 13. Re1 is “the big test” according to L’ami. the 1969 World Championship match, and it the nuances of Dubov’s ideas. Here is a brief After the forcing 13. ... h6 14. Nxb6 axb6 15. was a key part of the young ’s overview, using a game between Dubov and Bxc6 bxc6 16. Bxf6 Qxf6 17. Qxd4, Black has repertoire in the early 1980s. GM as our example. to prove compensation for the pawn. L’ami It went out of favor after ’s analyzes out to move 37 in the main line, victories over Kasparov in their first World TARRASCH DEFENSE (D33) claiming an equal endgame. Championship match. Despite Alexander GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2761, USA) 13. ... axb6 14. e3 d3 15. Bxf6 gxf6 Grischuk reviving the 9. ... c4 line at the turn GM Daniil Dubov (FIDE 2690, RUS) of the century, and the contemporaneous FIDE Grand Prix Series 2019 (2), Moscow, Russia, 05.20.2019 publication of two books—Jacob Aagaard and Nikolaos Ntirlis’ Grandmaster Repertoire 10: 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 c5 3. g3 e6 4. Nf3 d5 5. The Tarrasch Defense (2011), and Sam Collins’ cxd5 exd5 6. d4 Nc6 7. Bg2 cxd4 8. Nxd4 The Tarrasch Defense: Move by Move (2013)—it Bc5 9. Nb3 has been neglected by the world’s elite. Perhaps the pendulum is swinging back A key alternative is 9. Nxc6 bxc6 10. 0-0 once more. Magnus Carlsen recently trotted 0-0 11. Na4 Bb6 12. Nxb6 axb6 13. Qc2 c5 as out the Tarrasch at the Tata Steel Chess India in GM Hikaru Nakamura (2853)-GM Daniil Rapid & Blitz; in doing so, he was perhaps Dubov (2771), Paris 2019. inspired by the games of his former second, 9. ... Bb6!

20 January 2020 | Chess Life Books and Beyond / Should I Buy It?

Modern chess at its finest! Black’s pawns TARRASCH DEFENSE (D32) 1. d4 with the Tarrasch! is an impressive, are an utter disaster, but his pieces and the Kotronias on 6. dxc5 encyclopedic work, and it should now be seen d3-passer more than make up for the structural as the definitive work on the Tarrasch. It is weaknesses. The game was drawn after: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 perhaps best suited for advanced players and 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. dxc5 16. a3 Be6 17. Rc1 Rc8 18. Rc3 Ne5 19. those already familiar with the opening, given Nd4 Rxc3 20. bxc3 Qc7 21. Qd2 Bd7 22. Though it looks innocuous, this move has its density and “no holds barred” approach to Re1 Rc8 23. Rc1 Qc5 24. f4 Nc4 25. Qxd3 proved quite a challenge for Tarrasch players, analysis. Qxa3 26. Rb1 Nd6 27. Ne2 Bf5 28. e4, and L’ami urges his readers to take it seriously. For those looking for an introduction to the Draw agreed. Kotronias introduces (194-221) an important Tarrasch, or for analysis of the traditional 9. ... cxd4 lines, there is Alexey Bezgodov’s 2017 L’ami does an excellent job of clarifying the new idea in a critical line. The Art of the Tarrasch Defence: Strategies, nature of Black’s compensation in key positions, 6. ... d4 7. Na4 Bxc5 8. Nxc5 Qa5+ 9. Qd2 Techniques and Surprising Ideas. Bezgodov and his research is thorough. I could find no The other move is 9. Bd2. After 9. ... Qxc5 10. presents a Tarrasch repertoire using a complete major omissions after a few hours of scrutiny Rc1 Qb6 11. e3, Kotronias analyzes two ideas: game format, and his notes are clear and to the with both Stockfish and the latest Fat . the “solid option” 11. ... Nf6!? and the riskier point. He also includes two interesting sections The course is also perfect for Chessable, which 11. ... dxe3 12. Bxe3 Qxb2. Black equalizes after worth mentioning. prides itself on its use of spaced repetition in its the gambit idea 10. b4!? Nxb4 11. Rc1 Qd6. In the first, “Four ‘bad’ lines that are actually “MoveTrainer.” Not every book translates well good,” Bezgodov tries to rehabilitate a number to the platform, but L’ami’s course is relatively 9. ... Qxc5 10. a3 of Tarrasch lines that history has deemed short and the variations are carefully broken Intending b2-b4 and the long . 10. substandard, including the “Keres System,” down for training purposes. Perhaps the only e3 is nothing to worry about after 10. ... dxe3 or the Dubov variation mentioned above. question about the course is its price. 11. Qxe3+ Qxe3+ 12. Bxe3 Nge7. While he does not anticipate Dubov’s key 9. ... “Erwin’s Opening Lab: The Dubov Tarrasch” Bb6 idea, he does confirm the viability of the is $12.99 for the trainable analysis, while 10. ... Nf6!? general approach in other lines. $42.98 gets you the moves and a three-hour A novelty that the engine hates until high Bezgodov also gives the “Giants of the and 42 minute video. L’ami’s ChessBase DVD depths, but over the course of 10 (!!) pages Tarrasch Defense” their own section, using on the Tarrasch costs $28.40, and, unlike the Kotronias shows that 10. ... Nf6 is fully playable. the games of Paul Keres, Spassky, Svetozar Chessable course, it presents its viewers with His analysis extends out to a four versus three Gligoric, and Kasparov to show the historical a full Tarrasch repertoire (not including the same-side rook endgame, and the notes are both progression of the opening. He shows how Dubov line). It’s not quite an apples-to-apples deep and didactic, even including a thumbnail these players approached the Tarrasch with comparison, but buyers are arguably getting sketch of how to draw such an ending. both colors, something overlooked in many less material for more money on Chessable if The move 10. ... Nge7 was Aagaard & Ntirlis’ such studies. While the book is not on the same they choose the video option. suggestion. Kotronias analyzes it too, giving analytical level as those of L’ami or Kotronias, Another option for Tarrasch players 11. b4 Qb6 as his main line, but also offering it’s a gentle, well-written primer for the looking for complete coverage of the opening the “evil” idea of 11. ... Qh5!?. beginning Tarrasch-eer. is Vassilios Kotronias’ new title from Russell 11. b4 Qe7! Enterprises, Inc. Fight 1. d4 with the Tarrasch! A Complete Black Repertoire vs 1. d4 arrived Kotronias shows that Black can sacrifice the unexpectedly in my mailbox, as Kotronias had pawn with 12. Nxd4 (12. b5 Ne4!) 12. ... Nxd4 announced his “return to pure chess-playing” 13. Qxd4 0-0 with analysis going to the 38th L’ami, Erwin. Erwin’s Opening Lab: The Dubov in the introduction to his fifth and final move. Tarrasch. Chessable, 2019. Go to Chessable volume on the King’s Indian in 2017. With I was stunned by the depth and density of > Courses > Chess Openings. (Available from this new book, Kotronias continues to meet Kotronias’ book. The influence of the engine www.chessable.com, $12.99 or $42.98 with the standard of excellence found in his Quality is obvious, but compared to the King’s Indian video). Chess titles, and in some ways, he may have books, this one was “chattier,” filled with Kotronias, Vassilios. Fight 1. d4 with the exceeded it. interesting positional asides and insights into Tarrasch! A Complete Black Repertoire vs. 1. Fight 1. d4 with the Tarrasch! includes his thought processes. Readers will learn about d4. Russell Enterprises, 2019. ISBN Paperback: a coherent repertoire against the London, chess while learning the Tarrasch, and not 9781949859072. 384 pages. (Available from neo-Trompowsky, Colle, and Blackmar-Diemer every book can claim that. www.uscfsales.com, catalog number Gambit. The meat of the book is devoted to the The only drawback to Kotronias’ book is the B0124RE, $29.95). Tarrasch proper, with the “new mainline” of 1. layout. It uses an old-style “nested variation” d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 5. model of presentation, a difficulty exacerbated Bezgodov, Alexey. The Art of the Tarrasch Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 Nf6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. 0-0 0-0 by the depth of analysis, and there are no Defence: Strategies, Techniques and Surprising Ideas. New in Chess, 2018. ISBN Paperback: 9. Bg5 c4 at its center. (Kotronias discusses indications in page headers or footers as to the traditional 9. ... cxd4 in a three page aside, chapter or variation. I found myself continually 9789056917685. 320 pages. (Available from and there is no coverage of the Dubov line.) having to refer to the table of contents to orient www.uscfsales.com, catalog number The analysis is exhaustive, and while the book myself, and too often I was flipping pages trying B0201NIC, $10.00). sometimes skimps on references to other to find specific lines on crammed pages. Were For additional books on the Tarrasch Defense, sources, this is more than made up for by the this a Quality Chess publication, I suspect that as well as many other openings, visit www. avalanche of new ideas. what is one volume here would have been at uscfsales.com or browse the 2020 Annual Here’s an example, one relevant to those least two. Buying Guide that was included with the who might want to play the Dubov variation. Design problems notwithstanding, Fight December 2019 Chess Life.

www.uschess.org 21 Community / Online connections MECHANICS’ VERSUS MARSHALL Building community and collaboration through chess By ABEL TALAMANTEZ and DR. JUDIT SZTARAY

n a time when technology seemingly brings which rings true from the staff, volunteers, and to the culture and history of the two oldest the world to our fingertips, connecting us players. The power of the Mechanics’ Institute chess clubs in the country. Experiencing the Iwith people from great distances, online Chess Club to inspire, stimulate, and promote match in this way would not only encourage chess has revolutionized the game. Online social interaction, entertainment, and a sense competitiveness and the quest for “bragging chess has been helping players learn at a faster of belonging through chess is vital to the rights,” but also bring viewers inside both clubs rate, allowing players to play against people community. from anywhere in the world. from all over the world, and creating ways for This experience was the driving motivation While ideas are often tossed around, action viewers to watch and experience games in a way for an important and historic collaboration is needed to make these ideas happen. About people never could have imagined. One would to promote chess. If the Mechanics’ Institute two weeks after the meeting with Eade and think that players would feel more connected Chess Club could share this strong sense of Marinello, Noah Chasin, who is president of than ever and the need for brick-and-mortar community, family, and spirit with other clubs, the board of directors of the Marshall Chess chess clubs would be in decline. Nevertheless, it what better way to promote chess clubs in Club, brought his son Nico to the Mechanics’ often seems that people feel more disconnected general than by engaging in a friendly match? Institute to participate in the 51st U.S. Chess and disengaged despite these technological School camp with GM . Sztaray advances. set up a meeting with Chasin to discuss some In fact, it seems that people feel even more DEVELOPMENT OF IDEA ideas about a possible collaboration between deeply connected to their clubs and long for the The idea for a collaboration with the Marshall the clubs. Chasin asked Bryan Quick, executive social interaction and camaraderie that make Chess Club began to take shape after a visit director of the Marshall Chess Club, about up a chess club. The chess club fosters loyalty with WIM Beatriz Marinello and FM Jim Eade working on the potential collaboration. Collec- and a sense of belonging to a community that in Palo Alto, California. Eade had been the tively, we put the format together for the may not exist for many people in other areas of chess director at the Mechanics’ Institute before tournament and discussed exciting additional their lives. When I (Talamantez) took over as the Donaldson and Marinello is vice president of possibilities. chess director for the Mechanics’ Institute last the Marshall Chess Club and influential in In addition to the match, another collab oration December after the retirement of the legendary many other areas of chess. Dr. Judit Sztaray, we agreed to explore was to extend mutual IM John Donaldson, I set out to learn about the the Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club’s general privileges for our members to our respective chess culture in San Francisco. What I quickly manager, and I had been wanting to do a club clubs. Under the agreement, mem bers of our discovered is that the Mechanics’ Institute versus club match, with the overall goal of clubs, upon showing their membership card, Chess Club is unique and different from other making the match available to view online. It would get member privi leges at the other chess chess clubs, tournaments, and organizations in was also important that the viewers could see club, which would include member pricing for which I had been a part. At Mechanics’ there inside the two clubs as the match took place events and use of the facilities. This reciprocity is a definite sense of community, a pride in the and experience it from inside the club. The agreement would encourage visitation and building and location, and more importantly, intention was to give viewers a feel for the participation for members, promoting chess and a feeling that everyone is family at the club, historic clubs’ atmospheres and to expose them bringing people together.

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UNDER 2500 FM Kyron Griffith (2452) - IM Yury Lapshun (2491); FM Josiah Stearman (Josiwales) (2421) - GM Michael Rohde (boo786) (2475)

UNDER 2300 IM Elliott Winslow (ecwinslow) (2248) - FM Liam Henry Putnam (FMLiamPutnam) (2244); WFM Natalya Tsodikova (natrost2000) (2196) - FM Jon Jacobs (FishThatRoared) (2200)

UNDER 2100 David Askin (David_Askin) (2053) - Charles Hua (GanarDespacito) (2063); Manas Paldhe (manaspaldhe12) (2029) - Glenn Cabasso (CabassoG) (2013)

UNDER 1900 Cailen Melville THE MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE’S TEAM AND PLAYERS. (Mangonel) (1871) - John A. Gruska (Krusta80) (1835); Felix Rudyak (FelixGerman) (1859) - Orion Lehoczky Escobar (TetsuoKaga) (1725)

UNDER 1700 Erika Malykin CLUB (starserika) (1688) - Chloe Gaw (poisedsummer) (1530); David CHESS Rakonitz (MechAnjin) (1639) - Stefan Sekulic Derdowski (stefansd) (1357) MARSHALL OF THE MATCH In order to really represent our respective chess clubs, the format of the match was set

COURTESY up so we would have two players from the following categories: Under 2500, Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, and Under

BOTTOM, 1700. We agreed to use the October US Chess supplemental rating, with a time control of Game/25 +5 seconds.The match would be non-rated and would be a double INTENSE FOCUS AT THE MARSHALL LED TO VICTORY.

INSTITUTE; round format against the same opponent, so each would play as white and black. We felt Marshall was set to go also, except they were environment. Whitehead noted that seeing the this would give everyone the opportunity to short one player, IM Yury Lapshun, who was games by players of various rating levels allows be represented and showcase all club players stuck in New York City traffic. In anticipation viewers to understand the thinking that goes regardless of skill, as chess clubs have and of a little hiccup, since we had never done this on at particular rating levels and provides an MECHANICS’ welcome players of all skill levels. before, we actually had set the match to start at opportunity to learn the differentiation among OF The final line up was published several days 5:45 p.m. without telling the players. the different rating classes. before the event on our websites (see sidebar, At 5:45 p.m. sharp, the match began. GM With a forfeit win for FM Kyron Griffith, above; Mechanics’ players listed first in the Nick de Firmian, a three-time U.S. champion Mechanics’ scored its first point of the match. pairings). and the Mechanics’ Institute’s grandmaster- The second point of the match was scored COURTESY Using Chess.com as our platform, we made in-residence, along with FM Paul Whitehead, by one of our Under 1700 players, as Erika

TOP, sure everyone was set up with an account. On provided live commentary for the match. One Malykin delivered a beautiful mate from a the day of the match, as 5:30 p.m.—the time of the fun things about this match was that textbook Budapest opening trap. established for the match—neared, thankfully it allowed games to be followed across many The Mechanics’ team would cruise through

PHOTOS: all of our players were at the club, laptops ready. skill levels, capturing the feel of a typical club the first round of games with a solid advantage

www.uschess.org 23 Community / Online connections of 7-3. An important win in that round our internet had disconnected. The match score involved teacher versus student, as FM Josiah was now 10-9 in favor of the Marshall club, with Stearman’s former coach GM Michael Rohde one game left. took the point in the first round from the Mechanics’ WFM Natalya Tsodikova was in former pupil. a sharp battle with FM Jon Jacobs, with both players entering a time scramble. Although it appeared Tsodikova had broken the position NIMZO-INDIAN DEFENSE (E20) FM Josiah Stearman (josiwales) (2421) open to promote an extra queen, Jacobs’ GM Michael Rohde (boo786) (2475) position was such that he could deliver a Mechanics’-Marshall match, Chess.com, , thereby drawing the game 10.15.2019 and sealing the win, 10½-9½, with the night’s Notes by GM Nick de Firmian. final game. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. g3 Bxc3+ Black is still clearly better as White’s pieces 5. bxc3 d6 6. Bg2 Nc6 7. e4 e5 have reduced scope. The rooks on the b-file are RÉTI OPENING (A05) ready to invade. WFM Natalya Tsodikova (natrost2000) Black plays for the common Nimzo-Indian 29. Qd5 Qxa4 30. Qxd6 f6?! (2196) strategy of blockading on the dark squares FM Jon Jacobs (FishThatRoared) (2200) and working against White’s doubled c-pawns. Better was 30. ... Qb5 or 30. ... Rb5. Mechanics’-Marshall match, Chess.com, White has the big pawn center and the two 31. Ne2?! 10.15.2019 bishops but needs to get an active position to Notes by GM Nick de Firmian. make use of those advantages. The continuation 31. Ba7! Rf8 32. Qd5+ 8. Ne2 0-0 9. 0-0 Re8 10. Qd3 b6! 11. Rbf7 would tie Black up somewhat. 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 g6 3. b3 Bg7 4. Bb2 0-0 f4 h6 31. ... Qc2 32. Ba7?! 5. Bg2 d5 6. 0-0 c5 7. c4 d4 8. b4 Nc6 9. bxc5 e5 10. d3 Nd7 11. Nfd2 Nxc5 12. Ba3 Qa5 13. Ne4 Nxe4!? An interesting Exchange sacrifice for the . Black has active pieces for the ma te rial and dark square play. 14. Bxf8 Bxf8?! Even stronger was 14. ... Nxf2! 15. Rxf2 Bxf8 The weakness of e3 would add to Black’s compensation for the Exchange. 15. Bxe4 Qc7 16. Nd2 a5 17. Bg2 f5 18. a3 a4 19. Qc2 Bc5 20. Rfb1 Qe7 21. Qb2 Ra6 All but one of the black pawns are on dark 32. ... Qxe2! 33. Bxb8 squares—the opposite color of the black bishop. The invasion on Black’s next move is lethal. Now White needs to keep the game fluid, even 33. ... Rb2 34. Qd5+ at the cost of material. Play on the kingside is in order, perhaps h2-h3, followed by g3-g4. No better is 34. Rg1 Qxg2+ 35. Rxg2 Rb1+ 36. Rg1 Bxe4 mate. 12. d5?! Na5 13. fxe5 dxe5 14. c5 bxc5 34. ... Kh8 35. Rg1 Rxb8 36. h4 a4 37. Ra1 Double-edged is 14. ... c6!? 15. Rd1 cxd5 Rb2 38. Rg1 a3, White resigned. 16. exd5. A fine game by the veteran grandmaster. 15. Qb5 Nb7 16. Be3?! The continuation 16. Rxf6! gxf6 17. Bxh6 The resilient players from the Marshall club re bounded for round two, scoring points early would keep an imbalanced position with It’s interesting how the black pieces stop on to close the gap. Marshall players FM Liam attacking chances for White to compensate White from invading. Thus, the white rooks Putnam, Glenn Cabasso, Orion Lehoczky for the material. Now Black seizes the are not a force yet. initiative. Escobar, and Chloe Gaw, who had lost the first round, recovered and regained the point in the 22. Qc1 Kg7 23. Rb5 Na7 24. Rb2 Nc6 16. ... Nd6 17. Qa4 c4 18. Qc2?! Bg4 19. second round. The match came down to two 25. Raa2 g5 26. Rb1 Kg6 27. Rb5 Na7 28. Bc5 Bh5 20. Rae1 Bg6 21. Nc1 Nxd5! 22. final games with the match still in the balance Rbb2 Nc6 29. g4?! a4 a5 23. Kh1 Nb6 24. Rd1 Qd7?! at 9-9. Mechanics’ player Cailen Melville, who White goes for the win! This was a hard- Thus far it has been a textbook display by was up the Exchange and had a solid advantage fought match and the players go all out, yet the Black illustrating Nimzo strategy. This move in his game against John Gruska, suddenly position now becomes very sharp. complicates the win. stopped moving his pieces. As Mechanics’ 29. ... Bxa3 30. gxf5+ The move 24. ... Rb8! would keep it simple. players waited for Melville to make a move, his 25. Rxd6! cxd6 26. Bxb6 Reb8 27. Bg1 time continued to tick away and we watched in Bad is 30. Rxa3 Qxa3 since 31. Rb6 is not Rb7 28. Qd1 Rab8 shock as his time expired. We quickly realized check.

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30. ... Bxf5 31. Ne4? similar match-ups, and we welcome any and all our club and events accessible to the online challenges from the U.S. or around the world. audience in a way that showcases chess culture in 31. Rxa3 Qxa3 32. Qb1 (or 32. Ne4) Qd6 While it was important for the players in our addition to games. For more about our club, visit 33. Rxb7 a3 34. Qb5 would keep things about inaugural match-up to play onsite at the club, chessclub.org. level. The white knight can go to b3 to prevent heavy rush-hour traffic and other logistical a queen and White’s pieces are active. challenges proved problematic. So, going MARSHALL CHESS CLUB 31. ... Bxb2 32. Qxb2 Qb4 33. Qc1 h6 34. forward, we are looking for matches where we Grandmaster Frank J. Marshall founded the Ng3 a3 35. Nxf5 Kxf5 36. Be4+ Kf6 can allow participants to play remotely, such as historic Marshall Chess Club in 1915. The at home, at work, or with friends. Black is winning on the queenside, but his club was officially incorporated in 1922 and We are also working on introducing an king is unsafe on the opposite wing. Natalya has been headquartered at 23 West 10th Street online club team championship that would quickly switches fronts. in Manhattan since 1931. The club’s five-story be open to any clubs around the U.S. We are 37. Qf1! Kg7 38. Qh3 Ne7 39. Qd7 Kf6 40. building, erected in 1832, was purchased for working out the details on the type and format Qxb7 Rb6?! Marshall by a group of wealthy patrons. It is on of the event as well as eligibility of the teams one of the most beautiful blocks in the city. The Here Jon misses his best chance. He should and timelines for the possible event series. club itself occupies the first two floors. play for the endgame where his king is safe. 40. People often ask what we love most about Over the years, the Marshall has welcomed ... Qxb7! 41. Bxb7 Rb6 42. Be4 Rb3 is difficult our jobs or why we changed careers to devote many world chess champions: José Raúl for White. e.g. 43. Kf1 Ke6 44. Ke1 Kd6 45. Kd2 ourselves to chess. Our passion is not all about Capablanca gave his last exhibition at the club, Kc5 46. Kc2 Kb4 with full control of the board. chess, but about bringing people together visited and played speed through chess. This is what makes what we 41. Qa8!? Qb1+ 42. Kg2 Qxa2 43. Qf8+ chess, 13-year-old Bobby Fischer defeated Donald Ke6 44. Qxh6+ Kd7 45. Qxb6 Qb2 46. do rewarding, and what we hope provides a Byrne in “The Game of the Century,” and, most Qa7+ Ke8 47. Qa4+ Kf8 48. Qd7?! positive experience for our players, parents recently, Magnus Carlsen gave two simultaneous and the community. Our hope is that the Best was 48. Qa8+ Kf7 49. Qa7 a2 50. Bd5+ exhibitions. World elites Hikaru Nakamura impact of this programming is long lasting Kf6 51. Qa6+ Kg7 52. Qa7 Kf8 53. Qa8+ Kg7 and Fabiano Caruana played frequently at the and helps create experiences and memories for 54. Qa7 forcing the draw. club as children, and many of the club’s current years to come. 48. ... a2 49. Bd5 Nxd5 scholastic members are national champions in their respective age groups. Black still has winning chances after 49. ... Qb6. MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Whether you’re just starting out or a CHESS CLUB 50. cxd5 a1=Q grandmaster, the Marshall Chess Club is a Founded in 1854, the Mechanics’ Institute warm place to learn more about chess. The is one of the oldest institutions on the West most active tournament venue in the country, Coast of the United States. Its mission is to the club runs approximately 250 events (for provide a center for intellectual and cultural all skill levels and at various time controls) advancement. Located in downtown San each year. As a leading center for chess Francisco, it serves individuals and families education, it hosts classes and workshops for throughout the Bay Area, offering a vibrant fast-rising young players as well as adults, library with full-time professional staff, expert senior citizens, and everyone in between. instruction and competition in chess, and a full Members enjoy discounted or exclusive calendar of engaging cultural events, programs, entry to all club activities, including lectures and classes. Anyone can join the Institute by leading players and instructors, classes, for a small annual fee. Many of its activities tournaments, workshops, outdoor garden and services for members are also open to parties, simultaneous exhibitions, and more. 51. Qd8+ Kf7 52. Qd7+ Kf6 53. Qe6+ Kg7 non-members. Visit www.marshallchessclub.org for additional 54. Qe7+ Kg6 55. Qe6+ Kg7 56. Qe7+ The Mechanics’ Institute houses its re nowned information. Kg6 57. Qe6+ Kh5 58. Qh3+ Kg6 chess club on the fourth floor of its historic Black is a whole queen up, but his king building at 57 Post Street in downtown San cannot escape the checks. A hard-fought battle! Francisco. It offers chess instruction in local Bay ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Area schools, as well as classes and tournaments We would like to thank Bryan Quick for 59. Qe6+, Draw agreed. for all levels of chess players. providing the paragraph about the history The Institute has been visited by many world of the Marshall Chess Club. We would also While the match did not go to the Mechanics’ chess champions, including like to relay our sincere thanks to both clubs’ Institute, it was a fitting finale to a competitive (1902 and 1926), José Raúl Capablanca (1916), leaderships, including boards of directors and and fun evening that celebrated chess, our two Alexander Alekhine (1924 and 1929), Max Euwe trustees. Without their support, this project great cities, and the two oldest chess clubs in (1947), Robert Fischer (1964), Vasily Smyslov could not have happened. the United States. The evening also included (1976), Tigran Petrosian (1978), Anatoly Karpov We must give a special shout out to Isaac the staff team that provided commentary and (1999), and Boris Spassky (1980 and 2006). GM Steincamp from Chess.com, who provided assisted as tournament directors. Fabiano Caruana played a tournament at the club much needed tech support. His prompt Many have asked us, “So, what’s next?” in 2019 when the PRO Chess League was in San attention, guidance and monitoring made the First of all, we look forward to a re-match! Francisco for the finals. online match go without a glitch! Thanks also We think these types of events are filling a The Mechanics’ Institute now broadcasts many to our partners and their help in promoting need of our chess community. We’ve received of its events through its Twitch channel (https:// this fun event, including Twitch, Chess.com, inquiries from different chess clubs to do www.twitch.tv/mechanicschess), aiming to make and US Chess.

www.uschess.org 25 History / Discovered Piece The Value of The Isle of Lewis chessmen are the most

“ H MY GOODNESS, it’s one of the display since 1832 and 1888, respectively. Even warder, thus reducing the number of missing Lewis Chessmen.” more so, their regular appearances in movies, non-pawn pieces from five to four.) Almost O Alexander Kader, Head of Sotheby’s television shows, books, magazines, and social all of the pieces were made from walrus tusk, European and Works of Art media have steadily increased their worldwide although five were most likely made from Department, couldn’t believe his eyes. A family recognition and popularity, to the point whale’s teeth. from had brought in a small ivory where the pieces are widely acknowledged as So far so good. But things get murkier figure for a quick expert appraisal. They were historical icons for the ages. from here. Virtually everything else about the part of a steady stream of people who stop into But widely acknowledged does not mean hoard—its origin, dating, the story of discovery, the auction house, inquiring about the value of widely knowledged. Verified facts about their time and place of discovery, interpretation of some old trinket or knickknack. “That happens provenance are few and far between. This the pieces’ features and carved adornments— every day,” Kader explained. “Our doors are much we know for sure: that in April 1831, the are up for ongoing debate and heated dispute. open for free valuations. More often than not, discovery of a hoard of medieval “curiosities” The generally accepted theory is that the it’s not worth very much.” was announced on the Isle of Lewis, in the pieces were carved in Norway, probably This one was worth very much. The piece Outer off the west coast of Scotland. , sometime around 1150 to 1200 sold in a Sotheby’s auction last June for The hoard had at least 93 pieces, consisting of A.D. (the Isle of Lewis was part of the Norse MUSEUMS £735,000, or approximately $925,000. How 14 plain disks for playing a ; one Kingdom at that time.) A plausible competing could a small, decrepit piece of old walrus tusk belt buckle; and 78 pieces that are universally theory is that they were carved in Iceland;

hold such an extreme value? identified as chessmen. All of the chess pieces some adherents of the Icelandic theory have NATIONAL Without a doubt, the Isle of Lewis chessmen are figural, in human forms, except the pawns. even identified a specific artist, Margret the are the most famous chess pieces in the world. The chessmen can be arranged into four Adroit, as possibly having made the pieces 2019 Millions of people have marveled at them in separate, distinct chess sets, albeit with a few under a commission by Bishop Pall Jonsson. © the and the National Museum pieces missing: a knight, three warders (rooks), Other candidates of origin have been advanced of Scotland, where the pieces have been on and 45 pawns. (The newly-found piece is a as well, including Britain, Scotland, Ireland, PHOTO:

26 January 2020 | Chess Life History / Discovered Piece Priceless famous in the world. But why? By JON CRUMILLER

Sweden, and the Isle of Lewis itself. The murdered the sailor and absconded with pieces having been carved somewhere around date of manufacture is also debated: various the bundle, burying it for recovery at a later 1150-1200 A.D. And that is quite a long time researchers have suggested that the pieces date. But he was taken into custody for other ago. It represents roughly the halfway point were manufactured in the 12th century, or offenses and confessed to these crimes as he between the dawn of chess, as archaeologists perhaps the 13th century, or the 14th century, was led to the gallows at . currently believe, and today. Some of the or possibly the 17th century! Tales about the discovery were so rules were different back then: queens were How, when, and where was the hoard incongruent that in 1833, only two years the weakest pieces on the board; the scope of discovered? There are as many stories as there after the find was first announced, Scottish bishops’ moves was very limited; pawns did were storytellers. Depending on the source, academic David Laing reported to the Fellows not have an option of hopping two squares on the hoard was found by Malcolm Macleod, of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland: their initial moves. Castling was an invention “a peasant of Uig, digging in a sandbank,” “It is evident, that to serve some purpose, for the future. Nevertheless, it was indeed who thought he had stumbled upon a family contradictory statements were circulated by chess, the brand of chess that perhaps our of gnomes; or by a cow that kicked in an the persons who discovered or who afterwards ancestors played. And if so, then based on underground chamber, revealing the hidden obtained possession of these Chess-men ...” the centuries elapsed, they would have been pieces; or the pieces were discovered near a Those contradictory statements may have also our great-great- (insert 22 more greats here) nunnery, “Taigain collechin dugh an Uig,” the included the find-date, which is assumed to be -great-great-grandparents! House of the Black Women in Uig, who may 1831; but, based on other historical clues, the Back to our present day. Modern scientific have carved the pieces themselves to alleviate hoard might have been uncovered as far back studies are chipping away at the unknowns. perpetual boredom. The best-known (and as the 1780s. As for the traditional find-spot Professor Caroline Wilkinson, a specialist most outlandish) story tells about “An Gille near Uig Bay, a more likely candidate is Ruadh,” the Red Gillie, who spotted a young Mèalasta, eight miles to the southwest. PIECES FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND’S COLLECTION. THE MUSEUM sailor fleeing his ship with a bundle, which But not everything is so wildly uncertain. HAS DISPLAYED A SELECTION OF ISLE OF turned out to hold the Lewis pieces; Gillie A broad spectrum of evidence points to the LEWIS CHESS PIECES SINCE 1888.

www.uschess.org 27 History / Discovered Piece in facial anthropometry and reconstruction, masterful film, The Seventh Seal, portrays the bottoms turn into designer jeans, which turn has undertaken an in-depth analysis of the hero challenging Death itself to a game of into baggy pants, which turn into high-waist Lewis pieces, using relative size, precise chess; the set in this epic game includes Isle trousers. But those fashions have no common measurements of facial features, and artistic of Lewis knights. The Lewis pieces, in all their thread, if you will, to bind us together within skill of the artist(s). Such distinctions are allegorical glory, are featured in the Academy the shared human experience. By contrast, the important, notes the study, because “... [the] Award-winning movies Becket (1964), The Lion Lewis pieces will always be in fashion. They craftsmen carving chessmen, day in and day in Winter (1968), and the Disney-Pixar movie evoke from us the raw emotions of the human out, would tend to give them the same faces, in Brave (2012). Their most notable appearance spirit, as they did from our ancestors, and as the same way as a cartoonist nowadays, or the on the silver screen, to date, was in the 2001 they will do from our future descendants. carver of holiday souvenirs.” blockbuster Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Somewhere out there in the world are the Based on these facial characteristics, Dr. Stone (released in the U.S. as Harry Potter and missing Lewis pieces: a knight, three warders, Wilkinson was able to categorize the pieces the Sorcerer’s Stone.) At school, Harry and and 45 pawns. They might still be hidden in the into four major groups (and one small Ron honed their skills in Wizard Chess with sand on the Isle of Lewis, or perhaps stashed additional group). These four groups align with a magical Isle of Lewis set; those chess skills away in another family’s household drawer. We the hypothesis that the hoard consisted of four proved to be of vital importance when they may never know. But if these pieces are ever separate sets. Dr. Wilkinson concludes in part: encountered a deadly giant guarding found, we can be certain of two things: that “The chessmen may be the work of at least five the Philosopher’s stone. their monetary value will be sky-high, and that craftsmen of differing skill, probably operating Cultural fashion comes and goes: bell- their cultural value will be priceless. from the same workshop.” The Lewis hoard is considered priceless, an irreplaceable heirloom of our human history. But what is the value of “priceless”? An economic answer is insufficient. Based on purchasing power, the Bank of England estimates that one British pound (GBP, or £) in the year 1200 A.D. would be equivalent to 2,050 GBP today. (Yes, the pound existed back then, in Anglo-Saxon England.) If the cost of a top-tier ivory chess set was roughly equal to, say, two gold rings with diamonds, then according to medieval price lists, the entire group of Lewis chess pieces would have been valued at £60. That amount translates to $158,000 in today’s dollars. What a deal! Yet the solitary piece sold in June for $925,000. If each Lewis chess piece were similarly valued in today’s market, the sum-total would come to $73 million! Why such a vast difference? Because the “priceless” aura of the Lewis pieces is not based on economics. It is based on cultural value: a shared bond of the human experience, the bond between who we are today and whom we were long ago. To look at the Lewis pieces is to feel the same sense of awe, wonder, gravitas, and alarm that was felt by our ancestors, and indeed, that seems to be felt by the pieces themselves.

And not only with emotions, but also with RESERVED. intentions. The pieces come equipped with their potential powers of movement and function. After all, they’re chess pieces. The RIGHTS knights, bishops, and rooks stand ready to ALL spring into action, to defend their sovereigns and attack the enemy. So in a chess sense, the pieces are just as relevant today as when they were carved, 850 years ago. With such powerful symbolism and SOTHERBY’S.

worldwide recognition, it’s no wonder that the 2019

Lewis pieces have made cameo appearances © in many of the hallmarks of our own modern THE STAR OF THE ARTICLE: THE NEWLY-DISCOVERED ISLE OF LEWIS PIECE, A WARDER, culture. Movies, for example. Ingmar Bergman’s COURTESY OF SOTHEBY’S. PHOTO:

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GM Wesley So goes on a winning spree at the first FIDE World Fischer Random Championship. By GM ROBERT HESS

etween the U.S. Championship, five Grand Chess Tour events, the were joined by GMs Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana, the FIDE Grand Prix cycle, the World Cup, and the FIDE Chess.com runners-up of the unofficial 2018 Fischer Random Championship and BGrand Swiss, GM Wesley So hardly had any downtime in 2019. the 2018 , respectively. Breaks from tournaments are necessary: time is spent mending holes in That last fact caused great controversy amongst top players. Multiple the repertoire and diving deep into the weeds of openings to unearth super grandmasters were incensed about Nakamura and Caruana a new variation. Preparation often requires rote memorization of long receiving a free entry into the quarterfinals, while they would have to series of moves, countless Berlin lines stored for future use. Many do duke it out against a series of tough grandmasters (for example, Svidler not find this an enjoyable endeavor. had to defeat Jorden van Foreest, Andrey Esipenko, and Alexander The FIDE World Fischer Random Championship, then, was a nice Grischuk in his bracket). A number of players who have expressed reprieve from the typical drudgery required to be competitive at the interest in (also known as Chess960)—including game’s highest level. The road to Norway, where the semifinals and GMs and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave—did not participate.

finals were played, was no less arduous, though. An overly-convoluted But such is life in a profession that is often at the whims of organizers. OOTES/CHESS.COM system saw 84 people qualify via online tournaments held from April Dund A/S, a company founded by Norwegian chess-lovers Jøran Aulin- through August on Chess.com’s server. They were joined by 12 seeded Jansson and Arne Horvei to organize chess events, was the primary super grandmasters to form six knockout brackets. Although there were sponsor. They put up a generous prize fund of over $240,000 and had the usual fears of online cheating, ultimately world-class GMs Vladimir previously hosted the 2018 match between GM Magnus Carlsen and LENNART Fedoseev, , , , So, Nakamura. Without a formal rating system or tournament results to

and earned their placement in the quarterfinals. They rely on, a qualification system was hosted by Chess.com. PHOTO:

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AMUSING POSITION GM Peter Svidler (FIDE 2737, RUS) GM Wesley So (FIDE 2763, USA) World Fischer Random Chess Championships, chess.com, case 10.05.2019

AFTER 21. Rxa1

In a must-win game, Svidler will be down a pawn. Yet bishops and rooks coordinate extremely well together. That is, when they have open lines to operate on. 21. ... g3! Ouch! The bishop is never getting out from the corner, so for all intents and purposes White is simply down a piece. 21. ... Nxd6 22. g3 gives White outside chances to play for a win, especially in a blitz game. 22. Rf1 Nxd6 23. Rf6 b4 24. Kf1 Kd7 25. Ke1 Ke7 26. Rh6 Rh8, Draw agreed. Black is crushing here, but So only needed a draw to move on.

Nakamura had the misfortune of taking on a determined Caruana, who had previously dispatched Svidler. Although fans undoubtedly wanted to see both of these exciting players compete for the title, it was Caruana who dominated the matchup (see December 2019 In the Arena). Nepomniachtchi had an easier time in a rematch against SO EMERGED AS THE SURPRISE LEADER Firouzja, who, despite his meteoric rise in the world rankings at just AFTER HIS DAY ONE 16 years old, was overmatched by his top 10 opponent. So was the MATCHUP WITH GM beneficiary of a ghastly Fedoseev blunder that catapulted him to an MAGNUS CARLSEN. CARLSEN NEVER insurmountable lead. The five eliminated players received $10,000 each FOUND HIS FOOTING while Caruana, Nepomniatchi, and So booked their tickets to Oslo to AFTER THAT. join Carlsen for the final four. The beautiful Henie Onstad Art Center hosted the inaugural FIDE Nick Barton, Chess.com’s Director of eSports and Events, said: “This World Fischer Random Championship from October 27 to November championship wasn’t destined to succeed. From the beginning, FIDE’s 2, 2019. Nepomniachtchi had had the most rest; the other three had merited skepticism of the benefits surrounding online qualification for a participated in the Grand Swiss, which ended not even a week prior. world championship presented a hurdle in gaining official designation. With a world championship rematch on the docket, the chess world was It was only after a series of exchanges whereby server load data, fair abuzz with questions. Since players only had 15 minutes to prepare once play information, and a host of other concerns were put to rest by the starting position was revealed, would the ultra well-prepared Caruana Chess.com’s technical team, that the tournament would be given FIDE’s be at a disadvantage against the versatile Carlsen? Could Caruana keep blessing, marking a new era for top level chess.” pace in quicker time controls with the man he couldn’t dethrone in rapid The format certainly was new to the competitors: all matchups were tiebreaks? Did the experience gained by Caruana in his recent Chess960 chosen at random by selecting pawns with players’ faces on them. More match against Kasparov in St. Louis, and then the quarterfinal wins over weight was given to the games with the longest time controls. With Svidler and Nakamura, give the American the upper hand? eight players vying for just three spots into the quarterfinals—Magnus Commentators , Danny Rensch, and Yasser Carlsen was slotted into the final four—a defeat on day one did not Seirawan could hardly contain their excitement watching Carlsen- result in elimination. This is how So, who was crushed by Nakamura in Caruana part two. When Caruana won a smooth opening game, an all-American affair, was able to rebound with match victories over hushing many of his critics, all of Norway was left on edge. After all, Svidler and Fedoseev. The So-Svidler match ended with an amusing whenever Carlsen plays, the country stops; national TV station NRK position only possible in Fischer Random. Svidler, a fierce competitor, airs his major events. Yet the champ rebounded, first by winning a could not help but laugh at his entombed bishop. tricky ending and then running away with the match.S

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CHAMPION WESLEY SO JOINED COMMENTATORS FREQUENTLY.

TRICKY ENDING Rxh6 53. Kd4 c1=Q 54. Rxc1 Kxc1 55. Kc5 points for a win, 1½ for a draw) on day two to pull GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2812, USA) when the b-pawn rolls. Amazingly, 49. Rxb5 into a commanding six-point lead. He clinched GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2876, NOR) snags a pawn but loses! 49. ... c2 50. Kxe3 (50. with the only complication being a castling gaffe World Fischer Random Chess Rh5 Kb2 51. Rb5+ Kxa3 52. Rc5 Kb3. The by Nepomniachtchi; that game was replayed Championships, chess.com, 10.27.2019 rook will take the h6-pawn and then assist the thanks to some fantastic sportsmanship. pawn’s .) 50. ... Rxh6 51. Rc5 Rd6 Wesley showed off some entertaining “prep” 52. Kf4 Kd2 53. e4 Rd3! White must sacrifice with the commentators. immediately lest Black play ... Rc3. Black is in time to corral the e-pawn. “PREP” TALK 49. ... c2 GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE 2775, RUS) GM Wesley So (FIDE 2763, USA) And now the king is shielded by the b-pawn. World Fischer Random Chess 50. Rb6 Kd2 51. Rd6+ Kc3, White Championships, chess.com, 10.28.2019 resigned. So stated that he didn’t consult the engine until between the games in each time control. AFTER 48. ... Kc1 That is, before he played the position for the 49. Rd6 first time, he felt that computer preparation was irrelevant as the players had very little time and It’d be cruel to give this move a question his opponent would presumably take a different mark, but it loses the game. line than expected after a few moves. Perhaps this Caruana had one path to survival: 49. Rh5! worked to his advantage against the notoriously c2 50. Kxe3 b4 51. axb4 Kb2 52. Rc5 as White quick and tactical Nepomniachtchi? After two sacrifices the rook for the passer when Black draws, Wesley went on a winning spree, taking

has no better than to do the same after 52. ... both “slow rapid” games (which were worth three OOTES/CHESS.COM LENNART PHOTO:

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1. f4 f5 squarely on the Norwegian in front of a packed home crowd. So told me matter-of-factly, It’s absolutely necessary to consider 2. Qxa7 “I enjoy playing against Magnus because he FISCHER with the pawn en prise. Nepomniachtchi played always teaches me something.” 2. c4, but So demonstrated a firm grasp of the RANDOM TIPS Carlsen had So on the ropes in their consequences, showing the commentators 2. first game. In fact, Carlsen appeared visibly FOR NEWBIES Qxa7 Nb6 3. Qxb8 Qxa2 4. Nb3 Qxb1 5. Qa7 frustrated by his inability to convert. The Ng6 6. Ng3 e6 7. e3 Ne7 8. Ne2 Nc6 9. Qxb6 cxb6 Breathe. Pause to think about amiable So, on the other hand, was as jovial as 10. Nc3 Qxc1 11. Nxc1 d6, where he thought ever. He seemed rejuvenated simply by the fact the position and potential Black could equalize in the ending. that he was playing a brand of chess that did strategies before you move. As not require him to dig deep into his memory there is no preparation involved, When facing mighty Magnus, jitters can bank. Instead, he could unleash his pinpoint every position will be new to be expected. So, however, wasn’t too nervous. precision in a creative manner from the get-go. both you and your opponent. Instead, the pressure of expectations fell In the second game, So seized a positional edge and transitioned into a tactical melee that saw Identify the vulnerable pawns him out-calculate his illustrious opponent. (See in the starting position. In a WHAT IS FISCHER “In The Arena,” pg. 18, for game analysis.) standard game, this would RANDOM CHESS? So told me, “Game two of the Magnus be the f2- and f7-pawns. In a match was pretty but it was not planned so Fischer Random game, pawns Fischer Random Chess was you can’t say it was the result of ‘strategy’ per may be undefended on move se. No one even knew the placement of pieces publicized by the 11th World one. until 15 minutes before the start. There was no Champion, Bobby Fischer, time to develop a strategy. You basically look at Assess your castling options. in Buenos Aires in 1996. the position and as fast as you can try to work Sometimes you can even The foundation of Fischer out what the biggest problem is. Then you just castle on the game’s first Random chess had been laid have to dive in and hope your GPS is working.” two centuries earlier by Philip After that, the wheels came off for Carlsen. move. Often, one side will take Julius van Zuylen van Nijevelt He lost the next game, and then the one after several additional moves to as a means of combating that. It’s a rarity for Carlsen to lose any game, get to. If both knights are on a expanding opening theory, let alone three in a row. Instead of sulking, certain side, that tends to be requiring players to rely on members of the Norwegian faithful actively the safe direction to castle. creativity rather than rote cheered on So. They sought out photos and autographs. Carlsen of course remains a hero, Consider flank ideas very memorization and but the humble So obtained countless new fans. seriously. If, say, a queen is repetition. The Mainz events While his compatriot fell in the consolation on h1, then 1. g4 might be the from 2001-2009 showcased match to Nepomniachtchi, So won in a rout. best move. Do not get overly the talents of players like So joined the commentators after practically attached to traditional ideas; GMs Peter Leko, Peter Svidler, every game. He told them that athletes, no rather, let the initial setup Levon Aronian, and Hikaru matter the sport, can never be satisfied. He dictate the structure you Nakamura. joked, he laughed, he expressed surprise should adopt. about his result, but he was proud of his play. One of his better quips was, “I usually win In the variant, all pawns remain Develop your pieces to active tournaments the first time and never again.” He on the second and seventh squares, fight for the center, ranks, but the pieces are acknowledged that the next Fischer Random World Championship—at a date currently and get your king to safety. randomized along the back undetermined—will be more challenging. rank. The bishops must be on The starting position might In an email interview, So conveyed great be different, but remember: opposite colors and the king enthusiasm about being crowned World Fischer must be situated between the Random Champion. The $125,000 prize money it’s just a chess game! two rooks, such that castling surely makes the victory rewarding, but what to either side of the board is stood out was how genuinely he enjoyed the possible. Standard rules of experience, which he summed up as being mind-draining process.” In Norway, not having piece movement and castling “exciting because [he] never knew you could win anything to memorize, his daily routine consisted apply, and both players have a world championship while enjoying yourself.” of puzzles, studying chess books, the same setup. Including the FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich affirmed working on tactics over the board, eating well, traditional position, there are that there are plans to create a full-fledged rating and sleeping regular hours. system and world championship cycle for Fischer Little will change in So’s life for the time 960 unique possible starting Random. So certainly wants to see the variant being. He flew straight from Norway to configurations, so Fischer grow. To him it was “wonderful not having to Romania for a leg of the Grand Chess Tour and Random chess is also known memorize lines and go over and over the same will play many more chess games next year. as Chess960. material searching for a novelty somewhere. I The difference? He now wakes up as a world have a good memory, but it is such a boring, champion.

www.uschess.org 33 KEEPING CHESS EDGY While classical chess has been the standard bearer for our royal game for centuries, over the years it has also inspired legions of “chess variants”—games related to, derived from, or inspired by chess. Some of these clever variants develop loyal followings and a select few—like Fischer Random—even find acceptance into mainstream chess organizations.

PREDECESSOR: FISCHER RANDOM “SHUFFLE CHESS” (A.K.A. CHESS960) Purpose: Purpose: Neutralize rote opening memorization. Created by Bobby Fischer to reportedly stop proliferation of opening analysis and to combat Rules: potential for pre-arranged games. Back rank pieces have no restrictions on their starting position within their respective rank. Castling is Rules: possible only when king and rook are on their Differs from shuffle chess because 1) bishops must start traditional starting squares. on opposite-color squares, and 2) king must be between its rooks so castling to either side is possible. Though Pal Benko credited the idea to David Bronstein in the late ’40s, history suggests a Introduced in form of shuffle chess possibly dates to 1792, June 19, 1996, Buenos Aires, Argentina. with games played as early as 1842. Max Euwe estimated that possible UNIQUE starting positions could exceed legal starting positions. MILLION. 960 The initial starting position (White’s perspective) from the So-Carlsen match on the final day of the first FIDE 4 World Fischer Random Chess Championship:

NOTABLE MILESTONES 2019 The first FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship Introduced was in Norway; GM Wesley So is the first official 2001 Fischer Random chess champion. June 19, 1996 Hans Walter Schmitt staged a series of Fischer Random events at the Mainz Chess Classic in Mainz, Germany. GM Hikaru Nakamura won the 1996 final edition in 2009. Fun fact: Schmitt was 2018 First Fischer Random responsible for creating the The first edition of the European tournament was held in Chess 960 name. Fischer Random Cup was held in Reykjavík, Yugoslavia and was Iceland, on Fischer’s 75th birthday and was won by GM Peter Lékó. 2010 won by GM Aleksandr Lenderman. 2008 US Chess sponsored its first Chess960 tournament at the Chess960 was added to an Jerry Hanken Memorial U.S. Open tournament in Irvine, appendix of the Laws of Chess. California. GM Larry Kaufman and FM Mark Duckworth shared the championship title.

34 January 2020 | Chess Life www.uschess.org 35 Cover Story / Jennifer Yu The Winner’s Circle WGM Jennifer Yu, our reigning U.S. women’s champion, excels on and off the board.

By JAMAAL ABDUL-ALIM

n Falls Church, Virginia, WGM Jennifer A chess dad who identified himself only after they won significant tournaments, Yu Yu draws a small crowd around board 12 as “Steve” briefly video-recorded Yu as she knew that she had simply gotten lucky in some Iduring round seven at the Washington fended off Berczes. cases. Prasca, for instance, blundered when he Chess Congress—an annual tournament held When I asked Steve why he was recording let Yu his bishop and queen. on the outskirts of the nation’s capital that Yu, he said he wanted to get the footage for his “I had a few lucky games, but it’s a really attracts scores of players from throughout the son and daughter, ages eight and 11, who were weird tournament for me because I got upset nation and federations from around the world. playing in the tournament. in the first round and then ended up beating A camouflage jacket lies slung over the back “She’s an inspiration,” Steve said of Yu. “I higher-rated players, which I haven’t done in a of her chair as she nervously shakes one of her think they both will get inspiration.” while,” Yu told Chess Life after her final game. legs the way chess players do when embroiled While Steve found inspiration in Yu, “It’s just a really weird tournament for me.” in an intense game. About a fifth of a bottle of Berczes—much like Prasca did a couple of To me, the weirdest thing is that no one Deer Park water that she was drinking from games prior— found frustration. asked Jennifer Yu to be their mixed doubles remains, condensation near the top. Her head “I don’t want to talk about it,” GM Berczes partner. Given her strength and, ultimately, her rests in the palms of her hands as she sits told me as he stormed off after the draw. “I was performance, it would have greatly enhanced hunkered over a vinyl that says totally winning.” any male player’s chance of winning an extra Bogota, Columbia in small print on the border. So went the chess encounters of Yu, the prize. Had I known she didn’t have a mixed Seated across the board is IM Rafael Prasca, reigning U.S. Women’s champion, in what she doubles partner I would have asked her in a who is visibly upset. His queen and a bishop now describes as “the strangest tournament heartbeat. But—probably like many others—I are forked by one of Yu’s rooks, which is result of my life.” Indeed, when I found her after assumed she already had one. protected. It soon becomes clear that Prasca is the tournament, Yu didn’t take much credit for Asked why she didn’t reach out to secure a angry at himself. her 6-out-of-9 points performance—a score mixed doubles partner herself, Yu said simply: A similar scene would play out in round nine that netted her a first-place tie for U2300 “I forgot.” as Yu battled it out against GM David Berczes in players and a $1,050 prize at the tournament. Here Jennifer annotates her round eight a game that Berczes thought he had won. Instead, like many top players I’ve interviewed victory over GM Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano.

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JENNIFER HAS ALWAYS TAKEN HER ACADEMIC STUDIES SERIOUSLY. SHE JUGGLES MULTIPLE ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES, VOLUNTEERING, AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ALONGSIDE CHESS. SHE PLANS TO BECOME A MEDICAL DOCTOR.

RÉTI OPENING (A06) 3. ... d5 4. Bb2 e6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. d4 b6 ... c5 controlling the e4-square and activating GM Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano (2577) the light-square bishop. However, White has a At this point, I realized it transposed to a WGM Jennifer Yu (2382) surprising and strong positional pawn sacrifice. semi-Slav. Although I don’t play this as Black, 11th Annual Washington Congress (8), Falls 10. d5! exd5 11. cxd5 Bxd5 12. e4 Bc6 13. Re1. I play this occasionally with white, so I had Church, Virginia, 10.14.2019 Positionally, White is completely dominant. some idea of how to play the position. Annotations by Yu. Black lags behind in development and desper- 7. Bd3 Bb7 8. 0-0 dxc4 Starting the tournament with a horrible ately wishes to be castled. With attacks on f7 blunder in a winning position that led to a I spent some time before playing this move. I coming with Bc4, White’s compensation is 400- point upset in the first round, I didn’t have had a feeling it was uncommon and it turns out more than enough. very high hopes for the rest of the tournament. that it’s only been played three times previously. 9. ... Bd6 For the last few months, I haven’t had good My idea was to try to get my b7- bishop active I was considering ... Be7 and ... Bd6 for a results, so the Washington Chess Congress soon with ... c6-c5, but an obvious drawback is while. It would be annoying having a bishop ended up being the strangest tournament it concedes control of the center. PHOTOGRAPHY on d6 if White could push e3-e4 because of the result of my life. Entering this round, I had I knew this is how Black usually plays, but I e5 double-attack threat. However, the bishop drawn and beaten international masters, in a wanted to get out of the opening book. Since on d6 is more active than on e7 and could way redeeming my first round loss. It’s been my knowledge of this opening was limited to support an ... e6-e5 pawn push. Since e3-e4 a good while since I held my own against a what I played as White, I thought it made more KATHERINE isn’t possible for White yet, I decided to go for higher rated player. This round, I was paired sense to deviate from 8. ... Be7 9. Nc3 0-0. 9. ... Bd6 and prepare for the ... e6-e5 push if against a grandmaster. 9. Bxc4 White chooses to go for e3-e4. MYLES 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 c6 3. b3 I was expecting 9. bxc4 more, because of 10. Nbd2 This opening caught me off-guard. I had the principle of recapturing pawns towards the Possibly preparing e3-e4.

PHOTOS: prepared to play the Slav and decided to center. Additionally, the bishop still controls continue with it. the e4-square. I would’ve followed up with 9. 10. ... c5 11. Qe2 cxd4 ALL

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This exchange isn’t necessary, but I didn’t at in the game. It doesn’t work for White and 38. ... Bg6 stopping the pawn without creating want to play the position after 11. ... 0-0 12. e4 Black survives after 19. ... axb5 20. Qxb5+ Kf8 the light-square weaknesses after ... f5-f4 and Bc7 where, although Black is doing well and 21. Rd7 Ba6 22. Qc6 Rc8 23. Rxe7 Rxc6 24. Ra7 preparing to push the queenside pawns. it’s playable for both sides, I disliked the small Bxf2+ 25. Kh1 Rc8. 38. a4?? space advantage that White has. 19. ... Qxd7 20. Rxd7 Kxd7 21. Ng5 An inexplicable blunder in . 12. Nxd4 a6 13. Rfd1 Qe7 My opponent spent a significant portion Most likely, my opponent thought this would The rook’s power down the d-file is evident of his remaining time on this move. It’s a very weaken my queenside pawns by making them after 13. ... 0-0?! 14. Nxe6! fxe6 15. Bxe6+ Kh8 smart idea, but the other leap with 21. Ne5+ Kc7 doubled. However, the passed a-pawn is too 16. Nc4 Bc7 17. Bxf6 Qxf6 18. Bxd7. I have (21. ... Ke7 22. Qh5!) 22. Nd3 is stronger. Two of fast to be stopped. Additionally, it’s very easy to slight compensation because of the bishop my pawns are threatened and my c5-bishop is make strange and overly-aggressive decisions pair, but being down two pawns is still two threatened to be exchanged. White is better. if you were better earlier in the game, which pawns! 21. ... Nxg5 22. Qd2+ Kc6 my opponent was. 14. e4 38. ... bxa4 39. h6 f4 40. Bc4 Bh7 41. Kf1 Also possible was 22. ... Bd5. An unnatural Bxf2 42. Kxf2 Kc5 43. Be6 Kd4 44. Kf3 Setting up another tactic. move but since d5 isn’t hanging because White a3 45. Kg4 e4 46. Kxf4 e3 47. Kf3 Kd3, 14. ... Ne5 needs to take back the sacrificed knight on g5, White resigned. it works. The position is unclear after 23. Bxd5 Stopping e4-e5. exd5 24. Qxg5 Rhe8 25. Qxf5+ Kc6. A topsy-turvy but exciting game with lots of After 14. ... 0-0 15. Nxe6! fxe6 16. e5 Nxe5 interesting moments! 23. Qxg5 17. Bxe5 Bxe5 18. Qxe5 Nd5 the isolated pawn on e6 may become an annoying weakness. Starting from here we entered a messy One thing that wasn’t weird, however, is that Yu would wind up in the winner’s circle. It’s 15. N4f3 time-scramble. Since the time-control was 10 seconds delay instead of increment, there was something she’s been doing for years during A good pawn sacrifice I was surprised by almost no time to think! her storied chess career, which is comprised and didn’t consider. of hard-fought victories and distressing feats 23. ... Rhd8?! Worse is 15. f4?! Nxc4 16. Nxc4 Bc5 (16. that Yu—a high school senior—will inevitably ... Bxf4?? 17. Ba3 Qc7 18. e5!) 17. e5 Ne4; If The move 23. ... b5 would’ve been more mention in her college application materials. White plays normally like 15. Rac1 0-0 I have a accurate. For example 24. Bxe6 (24. Be2 Kb6) “I’m still in the drafting stages of my college pleasant position because of my active pieces. 24. ... Rhe8 25. Qc1 (Worse is 25. Qxf5?! Rad8 essays, but since chess is such a major part of 15. ... Nxf3+ 16. Nxf3 Nxe4 17. Rd4 f5?! 26. h4 g6 27. Qf6 Rd6) 25. ... Rxe6 26. Bd4 my life, it is the subject of most of them,” Yu Re1+ 27. Qxe1 Bxd4 28. Qe6+ Kc7 29. Qe7+ told Chess Life this past fall. But she says none I underestimated the imbalance that which is a draw. of her essays are a mere “grocery list” of her hap pened in the game. 24. Be2 b5 25. Qxg7 Kb6 26. b4! Bxb4 chess achievements. I didn’t want to play 17. ... Nf6 because I 27. Bd4+ Rxd4 28. Qxd4+ Bc5 29. Qd7 “I don’t think my achievements define thought there may be future kingside threats Bc6 30. Qxh7 Rd8 my character, so I like to focus more on and it’s relatively passive. However, I didn’t what I learned from chess, including how to see any real threats my opponent could’ve Here I realized that I had to cause some handle setbacks and pressure,” Yu stated. “My followed up with, so I should’ve trusted my trouble or complications before we reached experiences through chess shaped me as both initial thought with this move and the likely move 40. Otherwise, I wouldn’t survive this a player and a person and I want to emphasize followup 18. Rad1 Bc5 19. Rf4 b5. endgame if we both had time. that more than a ranking or a title.” 18. Rad1 Bc5 19. Rd7! 31. Qh6 Rd6 32. h4 e5 33. Qc1? While Yu undoubtedly frustrated quite This misses my idea behind ... Rd6 and ... e5. a few of her opponents at the Washington 33. ... Rg6! 34. Bf1 Rg4 35. h5 Rf4! Chess Congress, especially those who carry The point behind the ... Rd6-Rg6-Rg4 the grandmaster title, Yu has had her share of ma neu ver! I’m not afraid of trading a rook and frustrations as well. bishop for the queen if my opponent chooses “I’ve had many awful tournaments in my to defend the f2-pawn. I knew that here I had lifetime,” Yu says. at least a draw and may even be slightly better. Two of her biggest disappointing perfor- mances were the 2015 U.S. Women’s 36. Qd2 Cham pionship and the 2019 U.S. Junior The continuation 36. Kh2 Bxf2 37. g3 Rg4 Championship. is equal but understandably not something “The 2015 U.S. [Women’s] Championship most players would go for as white when Black was my first time playing and I was really I had seen this when I played 17. ... f5 but is better after 38. Qd2 Bxg3+ 39. Kh3 but nervous to be playing in a tournament of underestimated how strong the queen would difficult to play for both sides. 36. Qe1 may be such importance for the first time,” Yu says. “I become in the endgame. My opponent recog- slightly more accurate than Qd2. The idea is doubted myself constantly and would recal- nized the weakness of e5 and other dark that White doesn’t have to capture the rook in culate variations several times, killing my time. squares, my king, and undeveloped rooks and the line 36. ... Rxf2 37. Kh2 e4. “I put an unnecessary amount of pressure took advantage of it with the exchange of two on myself and had really high expectations. I 36. ... Rxf2 37. Qxf2 Be4 rooks for my queen. ended up getting last place. I learned to trust 19. Bb5+!? is an interesting move I looked Better was 37. ... Be8! 38. h6 (38. Be2 f4) my decisions and that a game is still a game,

38 January 2020 | Chess Life Cover Story / Jennifer Yu whether it’s played at a local tournament or at “All honor societies require volunteering goes wrong?” the U.S. Championships. hours, so I’ve done various volunteering “I think that’s maybe more of a question for “It was a valuable experience and taught me activities such as math tutoring and helping me eight years from now,” Yu says. “I still have how to handle pressure.” with the blood drive,” Yu says. “A lot of the to make it through college and medical school Yu called the 2019 U.S. Junior one of the volunteering I do is related to chess and I used and a residency. I know there’s a lot of AI worst results of her life. to give free lessons in the public library.” influence in surgery. But you’re always going to “However, it was also one of the toughest A career in medicine is on the horizon. But need people to watch over it and guide it. But fields I’ve encountered,” Yu says. “I was actually whether her educational journey continues to every surgery has a certain amount of risks.” proud of myself at times because going into involve chess and—to what extent—remains Though Yu has aspirations to earn her the tournament, I knew that there was a lot of to be seen. international master title, those aspirations pressure because I was the wildcard and the “I intend to study biology because I plan may have to give way to her desire to become current U.S. Women’s champ. on going to medical school after I graduate a medical doctor. “That honestly didn’t bother me too much college,” Yu says. “Practicing medicine has “I hope that I’ll become a doctor, but I and I ignored what others’ perceptions were, always lured me because it’s a wonderful career want to continue chess,” Yu says. “I’ve only even when the tournament was going very to help other people. I’ve also found living very recently considered professional chess, wrong,” Yu says. “Most of my disappointment sciences very interesting.” but it may be unlikely since I’ve always gone was that I knew I could’ve done better. It was The fact that Yu wants to become a medical to school and planned on getting a traditional a tough tournament, but I learned to keep doctor is hardly surprising in some respects, degree and career.” fighting.” especially given that both of her parents are Will she go to a chess powerhouse for Another realm in which Yu has learned to research scientists. college? handle pressure and keep fighting is in school. “I grew up in a science environment,” says “My top consideration for a college is mainly For instance, as Yu ascended in the world Yu, whose earliest memories include poking on the major I’m planning to study,” Yu says. of chess, she also took rigorous college prep around in the research labs at Cal Tech, where “Additionally, I’m looking for a school that I courses. It’s easier to count the number of her parents both worked at the time. They would feel like I belong at. I am taking chess courses that weren’t Advanced Placement—or are currently research scientists at the Janeila into account, although I’m not sure whether or AP—than the ones that were. Research Campus of the Howard Hughes not I’ll want to attend a chess school. “These last few years I’ve had pretty tough Medical Institute in Ashburn, Virginia, where “Right now, I’m more concerned whether workloads,” Yu says, recounting how she took Yu and her family reside. it would be possible to continue playing chess three AP classes as a sophomore and five as a “I always wanted to be a medical doctor,” throughout college, because I plan on doing so junior. Yu says. “It could be surgery. It’s a really hard and I hope my future college would make that “This was a real challenge because my lifestyle because you always have to be ready.” a possibility.” home work from just AP U.S. History and AP How has chess prepared Jennifer for a I tried to pry a secret from Jennifer: Who’s Econ alone combined would take at least three potential career as a surgeon? her coach and can I talk to him? hours per class,” Yu says. “This year I have five “I think chess, especially with time trouble “I only recently started working with a trainer AP classes.” and all of that, you’re really used to being again because I’ve been on my own for the past Participating in other extracurriculars has under pressure,” Yu says. “Or like a high stakes few years,” Jennifer said. “Unfortunately, I haven’t been hard because of the time commitment situation where you have a really important worked with him very long and he is very busy, that chess demands. round. so I don’t think it’s possible that he’d be available “I often have to miss weeks of school for big “Surgery is a really intense field, because to answer any of your questions. I think I’m tournaments such as the Olympiad and U.S. you’re affecting someone’s life.” supposed to keep him anonymous, too.” [Women’s] Championship last year,” Yu says. As a segue into one of the most difficult Whoever her coach is, he’s earning his “Making up work after the U.S. [Women’s] questions I planned to ask Yu, I first asked Yu money. After all, Yu is beating international Championship was a challenge not only to consider the implications if surgeons had masters and grandmasters or playing them to be cause of my heavy class workload, but the ratings like chess players do. a draw. timing meant that I also had to prepare for six “That’s interesting,” she said. AP exams.” I also asked her to consider parallels between But chess tournaments haven’t stopped her the role of AI in chess and AI in medicine in from keeping up her grades. terms of improving accuracy. “I prioritize school a lot so I always maintain “We’re human, like, we make mistakes,” Yu my grades, but it wasn’t easy,” Yu says. “I still like says. “When there’s time pressure, we make to participate in other activities and through out huge blunders and it flips around. That’s what high school I was and am in sports, clubs, and makes it interesting.” honor societies. I also do volunteering every Then I asked Jennifer the toughest question year and like to contribute to the community. I of the interview. Here’s how I set it up and hope that I can show colleges these things and asked it. that I’m not just a one-dimensional student.” “Chess players make mistakes,” I said. “You Her extracurricular activities have included blow a game, no problem. As a surgeon, it’s cross country, band, and debate for differing like a whole different thing. But you know amounts of time. She’s been in the National just from your experience with chess, you’re Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (a math not always going to do everything 100 percent honor society), the Medical Club, and in the accurate. Have you thought about how you JENNIFER SAYS CHESS HAS SHAPED HER Computer Science Honor Society. deal with that as a surgeon, when something AS BOTH A PLAYER AND A PERSON.

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Did This Man Save the 1972 World Championship? As Stuart Lassar tells it, a white lie made history by securing a Reykjavík table tennis bout with Bobby Fischer. By MENACHEM WECKER

oth chess and table tennis can be rapid-fire contests, where lied in Iceland, because I wanted the chance to play with Bobby.” strategy and ability to anticipate future moves are paramount, Lassar, who also admits to being a weak chess player, discovered after Band where pressure lands squarely on one pair of shoulders at two rallies that Fischer was a weak table tennis player. But he thinks a time. So it’s appropriate that a table tennis bout eased the mind of the time the two spent facing each other across the nine-by-five-foot the notoriously persnickety Bobby Fischer, who was on the verge of ping-pong table made history by calming Fischer, who went on to defeat abandoning the 1972 Reykjavík championship games. Soviet champion Boris Spassky. Fischer had previously wanted to quit “The irony is that people describe table tennis as ‘chess on speed.’ and return to New York. It doesn’t surprise me that there’s this connection,” said Gordon Kaye, “Accidentally, on that day I showed up and played with him. That put former USA Table Tennis chief executive officer. (Table tennis is the him in a good mood, and he changed his mind,” Lassar said. “So, I think Olympic-level sport, while ping-pong, a name whose copyright Parker that it is because of me that Bobby became world champion. Now, isn’t Brothers once held, tends to refer to a recreational variety, per Kaye.) that a pretty modest claim? However, I think it is true.” If the 1972 bout, said to have pitted Fischer against a visiting table Even if Lassar’s finagling put Fischer in the mood to stay, it required tennis player, really convinced the grandmaster to play subsequent wizardry and a lot of hard work on the latter’s part to defeat the Russians chess matches, it would be one of the most important moments in U.S. at what was then thought of as their own game. Lassar’s declared inter- and world chess history. But the opponent’s identity is elusive. vention doesn’t take away from Fischer’s hard-earned, almost-wasn’t- Fact-checking anecdotes about Fischer can be like trying to photo- many-times-over championship. But the thought for this Vienna septu- graph Bigfoot or chasing Winnie the Pooh’s Heffalumps and Woozles. agenarian’s intercession, history may have played out so differently, is Few have so much mystique and mythology surrounding them as does very sobering. It’s a big if, though. the Chicago-born prodigy, who went on to denounce both his national There’s some evidence supporting Lassar’s story, even if it’s nearly and religious identities in dramatic and hateful fashion. Even Fischer’s impossible to verify it completely. A July 30, 1972 New York Times article, reclusiveness can be said to be overly mythologized, but it is clear that running United Press International (UPI) reporting, states that “Fischer the man, who in 1958 became history’s youngest grandmaster, was very played table tennis for more than an hour today against Stewart Lassen, private. an American player who was a member of the United States table tennis One man who was decidedly outside Fischer’s immediate orbit—a team that met the Chinese world champions in New York earlier this Brooklyn native who is now in his mid-70s and living in Vienna, year.” Stewart Lassen wouldn’t be an unthinkable error for Stuart Lassar. Austria—remembers spending an hour or two with Fischer between the A search for “Stewart Lassen” and “Bobby Fischer” returns just four second and third matches of the 1972 World Championship games. As Google hits: the Times article and three other news stories that are Stuart Lassar recalls, he was flying on Icelandair’s predecessor from New reprints. The same is true of a Lexis Nexis news search. A search for York to Iceland, intending to watch one of the matches, when he read in “Stewart Lassen” and “table tennis” returns the same four hits on Google, a magazine that Fischer—who was the same age as he, 29, and also from making it highly unlikely that the UPI story got right the name of a Brooklyn—enjoyed playing ping-pong recreationally. player who was part of the U.S. table tennis team. (UPI didn’t respond “I concocted the crazy idea to try to contact him,” Lassar said, in an to several queries.) interview spanning dozens of emails. Lassar’s recollection, though his memory is a bit weak on this, is that Somehow (more on this below), Lassar convinced Fischer’s handlers he was the umpire or one of the umpires for the table tennis match that he was a champion table tennis player, which he was not, and soon between the U.S. and Chinese teams, when the latter reciprocated the found himself in a room with Fischer, and perhaps two or three others, U.S. team’s visit known as “ping-pong diplomacy.” Lassar thinks they playing table tennis for two hours. “The truth is that I was never a table picked him, “because I was one of the few table tennis players who

tennis star, but I was a sort-of, OK table tennis player,” Lassar said. “I could count up to 21,” he said. “I am pretty sure that during a break in OF SUBJECT COURTESY PHOTO:

40 January 2020 | Chess Life History / Fischer Ping-Pong Mystery the exhibition, I played five points against the world champion Zhuang Iceland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs said tracking down official records Zedong. I seem to remember that I paid $1 for each point played; that from 1972 entries into Iceland would be “very difficult.” is, I gave him $5 after about 30 seconds. But I can say that I have played The only other way that Lassar can think of to definitively place against a world table tennis champion.” (This, too, is a difficult memory himself in a room playing table tennis with Fischer is a conversation to verify.) with renowned LIFE photographer Harry Benson, now 89. Lassar “The Times article came close to getting my name right, and I haven’t remembers two officials, one the head of US Chess, watching him and a clue where they got this information, but they were wrong about my Fischer volley. After a while, the two said to Fischer that they thought being a member of the team,” Lassar said. “I was the umpire.” they should go fetch Benson. Soon Benson was taking “tons of pictures Volume five (1971-1972) of the meticulously-detailed History of U.S. of us from all angles,” Lassar recalled. Table Tennis by Tim Boggan, a U.S. table tennis historian and former On page 42 of the August 1972 issue of LIFE, a photo of Benson’s official and member of the USA Table Tennis Hall of Fame, includes a shows the table tennis net in the foreground, with Fischer, hunched over, photo, whose caption identifies Lassar as an umpire at an April 18, 1972 either having just hit the ball or poised to do so with a look of sheer exhibition game between Chuang Tse-tung and Chang Hsieh-lin. (Lassar determination. The caption notes a “A friendly game of Ping Pong with confirmed that it is him in the photo.) And volume four of Boggan’s an American expert who was passing through Reykjavík turned history (1963-1970), notes that one “Stu Lassar” was “later in Iceland into a fierce contest. In the first Bobby Fischer’s t.t. [table tennis] sparring partner as the eccentric game, Bobby predictably lost, grandmaster relaxed for his famous World Championship match with by an 18-point margin. But Boris Spassky.” Lassar said he knows Boggan “only peripherally,” having eventually he fought his way met him at two New York table tennis clubs. up to a very respectable “I never spoke to Tim about my experience in Iceland and can’t 21-11 loss.” (The notion of possibly imagine how he found out about this,” Lassar said. “For me, a visiting expert seems to fit the Tim Boggan remark and the Times article seem to be pretty much Lassar’s lie.) backup to my story. I mean, where would the Times come up with such Benson confirmed a story? Or Tim, for that matter?” to Chess Life that he Asked if he recalled how he found out about the sparring table tennis photographed Fischer match with Fischer, Boggan said in an email that his memory on this playing table tennis in matter is “somewhat vague.” Iceland. In response “I know I did talk to Lassar at a tournament or two, so it’s quite to follow-up questions, possible that’s how I got this information. If not, I had confidence that Benson’s wife Gigi said what my source said was accurate,” he said. “I feel certain her husband didn’t Lassar did play table tennis with Fischer in Iceland.” Pressed further about the recollection, Boggan added, “I strongly believe Fischer enjoyed the exercise with Lassar.” Lassar appears more than half a dozen times in Boggan’s book, which lists him as a former U.S. Table Tennis Association intercollegiate chair. Several others in the U.S. table tennis community vouched for the reliability of Boggan’s research. So Boggan and an apparent pair of mistakes in a name in the wire story appear to place Lassar in an Icelandic hotel room playing ping-pong with the soon-to-be world champion Fischer. Unfortunately, Lassar has no souvenirs of any sort that can place him in Reykjavík at the time, let alone within a ping-pong ball’s arc of Fischer. The earliest passport he still owns is from 1975, and the only relevant things in his attic were proof that he taught at Brooklyn Technical High School until the end of June 1972 and of a German course he took in Germany from July 31 to the end of September 1972. know the “July 1972 is unaccounted for,” he said. “What a surprise.” identity of Lassar also found a later column by Boggan about a July 1971 table Fischer’s tennis tournament in New York that included this statement: “Lassar, table tennis opponent. in case you didn’t know, was Bobby Fischer’s practice partner in Pressed Iceland when Fischer won the World Chess Championship from Boris again on whether there are Spassky—yep, Stuart played ping-pong with Bobby every day to keep unpublished photographs or any more him in shape,” Boggan wrote in the article. information that could place Lassar, “Part of this is true,” Lassar said. “I played one evening with him, not or someone else, in the room playing every day. But where did Tim Boggan get this from?” ping-pong with Fischer, Gigi said, “Harry Lassar’s parents are the only ones he thinks were aware of his trip, said he didn’t know who the other person but they died long ago. The U.S. State Department website states it was and doesn’t remember him. Sorry.” maintains records of issued passports, which it releases under certain In Benson’s 2011 book, Bobby Fischer, circumstances, but cautions that its records do not include references (powerHouse Books), released around the added to passport documents, such as stamps. A spokesperson for time of the HBO documentary, Bobby

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Fischer Against the World, the photographer wrote of Fischer playing “an to win. I play table tennis to win. I’m sorry, but I’m going to beat this occasional serious table-tennis match against a world-class player who guy,” Waters wrote. happened to be at the resort at the time,” referring to Fischer’s legendary Figuring that Fischer knew little about the “chop stroke”—what one workout program to prepare for the Iceland match. But Benson is would call a “slice” in lawn tennis—Waters chopped everything back referring not to a world-class visiting player in Iceland; the matches to Fischer, who didn’t know how to return them. “Probably none of his Benson describes took place at Grossinger’s Catskill Resort Hotel in friends had ever shown him,” wrote Waters, who found Fischer wasn’t New York in May, two months before the Match of the Century’s onset. a gracious loser. “Bobby would talk to me like a boxer in training—he had obviously After losing point after point, the grandmaster stared at Waters and seen newsreels of boxers being interviewed while they trained. He slammed the ball at him, rather than at the table. Fischer missed, but would say, ‘I’ve got to be fit. I’ve got to be strong. The Russians are very Waters figured he was looking to see how the latter would react. “He aggressive, but they’re not going to wear me down. Never,’” Benson evidently wanted me to be a gentleman and drive the ball, because he wrote. “Bobby did have a strong body. He was tall and actually quite couldn’t reply to a chop,” he wrote. “The ball whizzed past me. I quietly handsome with an infectious smile—when he smiled. When he was turned, picked up the ball, and put it back into play.” tired he could plop himself down and fall asleep for a few minutes as if As Waters recollected, he beat Fischer but didn’t gloat or do on cue. He was like a child that way.” anything to suggest that he had defeated the great Bobby Fischer. Two of Benson’s photos in the book show Fischer with table tennis “He sat down and I played the next person in line. Soon he and his paddles in hand hitting the ball, and in another, he holds the paddle at endgame analyzer left to go bowling. The [lede] to one of my articles I his side. None of the pictures offer any hint of an opponent. Another sent back to my editors was something like this: ‘I beat Bobby Fischer. chess and ping-pong history dead-end, or stalemate. But it was not in chess. It was at table tennis.’ I play to win—just like A potential problem with Lassar’s story is one Archie Waters. When Bobby Fischer does.” Waters died in 2001 at 83, the Associated Press reported that he was a But Waters’ recollection also doesn’t necessarily preclude Lassar “mentor to Bobby Fischer” who “befriended the teenage having been one of the others playing in the round robin. For his part, Fischer in Brooklyn in the 1950s and accompanied the chess genius to though, Lassar said the news that Waters played table tennis with Iceland during his landmark world title match against Russian Boris Fischer surprised him. “There was absolutely no mention of this on the Spassky in 1972.” night that we played,” he said. “I have never heard of Archie Waters.” “Waters played ping-pong with Fischer between his matches with Other potential leads come up empty, too. Lassar thinks that two Spassky,” the AP reported about the Brooklyn native, who became the men who met him at the Loftleidir Hotel were the German grandmaster first black member of the the Marshall Chess Club of New York, where and collector Lothar Schmid, and chess official and Fischer’s manager Fischer also played. Writing in the September 2015 issue of Chess Life, Fred Cramer. “They would know exactly what happened,” Lassar said. Frank Brady echoed the point. “In the 1950s, Archie Waters was the first “Unfortunately, both are dead.” Cramer died in 1989 and Schmid in 2013. black player who became a member of the Marshall. He was a journalist, Lassar also questions some of the other things Boggan wrote about checkers champion, class A chess player, and a life-long friend and him, even when the information, which he calls “the most insignificant ping-pong companion of Bobby Fischer’s,” Brady wrote. (In his book trivia that is possible,” is true. “He mentions that I flew to Detroit for a Bobby Fischer: Profile of a Prodigy, Brady records that Fischer played match. This is true, but where did he find out about it, and why would he ping-pong with “friends” at the Loftleidir hotel following the ninth care?” Lassar said. “Why would he bother to write about it?” game in the match.) Other writings of Boggan’s also are confusing. On one page, Boggan In 1972, Editor & Publisher reported that Long Island Press reporter includes a picture which Lassar and his wife is sure is him, but the Waters “has been visiting his boyhood friend, Bobby Fischer, in Iceland, photo appears to have been taken when the Chinese team played in helping to ease the challenger’s mind by being a ping-pong companion Washington. “To be perfectly honest, I really do not remember ever and checking out the hall for cameras. The two were Brooklyn pals.” having been to Washington,” Lassar said. “It’s a bit confusing.” And then there are the Archie Waters papers, which are housed in Adding of Boggan, Lassar said, “I think the guy just sat down every the Sonnichsen Special Collections department at the University of night and just wrote whatever came into his head. The amazing thing is Texas at El Paso’s library. These documents shed considerable light on that he would mention me.” the experiences of the former columnist for the El Paso Times and the The other mystery is where the UPI reporter, who isn’t named, got Long Island Daily Press. In a typed document with handwritten edits, Lassar’s name, or at least the name “Lassen.” Lassar was holed up in a Waters recorded that he had a two-week vacation coming up in his job small village in the Bavarian Alps learning German after leaving Iceland. as a Daily Press reporter, and he decided to seize the “great opportunity” That’s where he received a letter from his mother with two articles to go to Iceland to watch the Fischer-Spassky match. mentioning the table tennis playing—one the article in the Times. At the hotel, Waters saw reporters swarming around Fischer in the “I don’t remember giving my name to anyone in Iceland, except lobby. Fischer, who was tall, could see over the group, and Waters probably the guy on the phone, who said he was Bobby’s manager,” he showed him the table tennis paddles he had in tow and indicated he said. “I must have given him my name, because he called me back at the was available to play. “He looked at me—interested, no doubt, at my Pension to ask me to come to the Loftleidir Hotel.” appearance in this faraway land—but said nothing,” Waters wrote. Then He thinks he may have also given his name to Benson, the photog- one night, when he was sitting alone in the lobby, a clerk summoned rapher who doesn’t remember Fischer’s opponent. “The Times guy must him to the phone. It was Fischer. “You got your paddles?” he asked. have gotten it from one of these people,” he said. “In other words, these “Yes,” Waters said. “I’ll be right down,” said Fischer. guys must have told the Times guy that I had been playing with Bobby. In a ping-pong room, Waters found Fischer’s chess analyzer and If that doesn’t prove my story, what does?” others, and soon a “rise-and-fly” round robin was underway, with When it comes to stories about Fischer, this might be pretty close to players on the sidelines replacing losers in an agreed upon order. Soon proof, even if it’s far from rock solid. it was Waters’ turn to play Fischer. He had won some “tiny contests” Benson, Harry. Bobby Fischer. powerHouse Books, 2011. ISBN back home but had never played Fischer before. “In the short warmup I Hardcover: 9781576875810. 144 pages. (Available from www.amazon. stroked the ball gently. He blasted it back. I said to myself he plays chess com, $31.62).

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What’s In A Name? When it comes to names, this well-known opening might have an identity crisis. By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

ONE OF THE BEST-KNOWN OPENINGS the remaining moves in this game, use a Gipslis surrenders the Lopez bishop to is the , named after 16th-century piece of paper to cover the article, exposing inflict doubled c-pawns. Meanwhile, his Spanish priest Ruy López de Segura, mainly White’s next move only after trying to guess d4-knight stays perched in the center, from because he analyzed it in a manuscript published it. If you guess correctly, give yourself the par where it will soon figure prominently in the in 1561. It was actually first mentioned in print score. Sometimes points are also awarded ensuing combat. in the Göttingen manuscript, dating from for second-best moves, and there may even 8. ... bxc6 about 1490. One of the best-known lines in the be bonus points—or deductions—for other Ruy Lopez is the so-called Morphy Defense, moves and variations. Note that ** means that By taking back with the b-pawn, Black keeps named after the American icon Paul Morphy. White’s move is on the next line.** his two bishops, hoping for counterplay.** Morphy played it certainly by 1858. But again, 5. d4 Par Score 5 9. Nc3 Par Score 5 it was actually first analyzed by Ercole del Rio in a treatise he published in 1750. Anyhow, Mackenzie’s Variation. White plays for quick With a slight advantage, White develops this month we feature the Morphy Defense central activity. Accept full credit if you played toward the center and defends the e-pawn. He of the Ruy Lopez. The game is Aivars Gipslis 5. 0-0, 5. d3, 5. Nc3, or 5. Bxc6. still has one more minor piece to get out. versus Jerzy Kostro (Black), played at Dubna 5. ... exd4 9. ... Be7 in 1976. With some sharp tactics, the Latvian grandmaster Gipslis spun a neat miniature In turn, Black has various options, including Now Black is ready to castle. Even with his leading to . 5. ... Nxe4 or 5. ... b5.** messed up queenside pawns, he remains very 6. 0-0 Par Score 5 much in the game.** RUY LOPEZ (C79) White wants to pursue his attacking ambi- 10. Bf4 Par Score 5 GM Aivars Gipslis tions, so it makes sense to get his own king out Accept full credit for 10. Qf3, with the idea IM Jerzy Kostro of the center expeditiously. This also makes Dubna (Soviet Union) 1976 of an eventual Nd4-f5. From f3, White’s queen it possible for the white king-rook to get into would also indirectly have oversight of c6. The opening moves were:1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 action along the e-file. 10. ... 0-0 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6. 6. ... d6 After castling, Black has essentially achieved Black tries to discourage the possible equality. Black’s two bishops offer sufficient advance of White’s e-pawn, while releasing his dynamism to keep the game balanced.** queen-bishop. He could also have tried 6. ... b5, 6. ... Bc5, or 6. ... Be7.** 11. e5 Par Score 5 7. Nxd4 Par Score 5 White opts to push the attack. But either 11. This move recaptures the pawn and menaces Qd3 or 11. Qf3 were worthy of full credit. the knight at c6. White has the initiative and an 11. ... Ne8 advantage in space. Black retreats his knight, rather than accept 7. ... Bd7 doubled isolated c-pawns resulting from 11. ... Black breaks the pin and supports c6. dxe5. But even after 11. ... dxe5, the position would offer about equal chances.** Now ensure that the position above is set White’s “little center” advantage is still intact.** up on your chessboard, As you play through 8. Bxc6 Par Score 5 12. Re1 Par Score 5

44 January 2020 | Chess Life Solitaire Chess / Instruction

PROBLEM I. PROBLEM II. PROBLEM III. ABCs of Chess Mating net Mating net Mating net These problems are all related to key positions in this month’s game. In each case, Black is to move. The answers can be found in Solutions on page 71.

January Exercise: You usually have more space than your opponent if your central pawns are further advanced. GM Larry Evans had a thought-provoking way to deter- mine space numerically. Dividing the PROBLEM IV. PROBLEM V. PROBLEM VI. board at the frontier line, he’d count Mating net Mating net Mating net the number of times squares in the opposing camp were attacked and occupied. Then he’d make a similar count of the opponent’s forces going the other way. This gave a rough estimate of space control. In your own practice, first try to feel which side has more space. Then see if Evans’ method backs up your assessment.

Accept full credit for 12. Qe2. On 12. Qf3, The light-square bishop is driven back in up queen and bishop on the a8-h1 diagonal. hitting the c6-pawn. Black would likely forced retreat.** 19. ... Kh8 con tin ue with 12. ... d5, releasing the dark- 16. Nd4 Par Score 6 square bishop. This gets the black king off the g-file. If Black The c6-pawn is threatened. 1 bonus point if had played 19. ... Rb8, White would then have 12. ... d5 you realized that 16. ... c5 would be answered 20. Nh6+ Kh8 21. Nf7+, winning material. This clears the a3-f8 diagonal for the dark- by 17. Nc6, attacking the trapped queen. Add 1 bonus point for seeing that possibility.** square bishop, but Black could have seized 16. ... Bb7 20. Qh5 Par Score 6 the b-file with 12. ... Rb8, or cleared g7 for his knight by 12. ... g5.** Also possible was 16. ... Ra6.** White’s queen enters the fray. The threat 17. Re3 Par Score 6 appears to be 21. Rh3. 13. Nb3 Par Score 5 By this rook lift, White aims to position 20. ... Qd5 The knight retreat temporarily closes the his rook for kingside operations. But just as b-file, but also prevents Black from getting a This seemingly stops 21. Rh3 because of the creditable is 17. Nf5 (accept full credit), when pawn roller by ... c6-c5, since the Black d-pawn mate possibility at g2. But has Black overlooked White’s position looks promising after 17. ... would now hang. something?** Nd6 18. Bxd6 cxd6 18. Qg4. 21. Qxh7+ Par Score 8 13. ... a5 17. ... c5 The answer is yes! With this sacrifice White Black hopes his isolated a-pawn can now be Black strives for counterplay, especially forces mate. Give yourself 1 bonus point if you used against the white queenside.** if his c- and d-pawns can get moving. But a saw that this bold intervention was leading to 14. Na4 Par Score 5 better idea was probably 17. ... f5, preventing mate. At this point, Black resigned. White’s knight from using that square.** This shift not only blocks Black’s a-pawn 21. ... Kxh7 advance, it also sets up a knight invasion at c5. 18. Nf5 Par Score 5 Black has no choice but to take the queen.** 14. ... f6 White’s knight invades intrusively. Black 22. Rh3+ Par Score 6 must proceed cautiously. The rationale for Black’s move is to get rid of Here, Black does have a choice. He can get the pronging pawn at e5. But a better try was 18. ... d4 mated on either of two squares or resign. the counterattacking 14. ... g5, or shifting the The defender continues to play for counter- 22. ... Kg6 queen to a more active line with 14. ... Qb8.** activity. White’s rook, however, does have a ** 15. e6 Par Score 6 good place to go.** 23. Nxe7 mate. Par Score 5 This push increases White’s edge. Mean- 19. Rg3 Par Score 6 Add 1 bonus point if you had seen that 22. ... Kg8 wouldn’t have been any better, since it would while, Black has incurred unnecessary kingside The rook takes up position along the g-file, also have ended in mate, by 23. Nxe7 mate. weaknesses by virtue of ... f7-f6. aiming at the enemy king. In the meantime, at 15. ... Bc8 g3, the rook also guards g2, in case Black lines See scoring box on page 71.

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The Goalkeeper’s Glory Sometimes saving a game feels no less sweeter than winning one.

By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

IN HIS EXCELLENT WORK THE SEVEN Deadly Chess Sins, Scottish GM Jonathan Rowson frames the notion of defense in terms of what he calls the goalkeeper’s glory. “Your aim,” Rowson explains, “is in one sense purely negative. You don’t ‘gain’ anything by saving the goal and you might think that your role is merely to prevent your adversary from gaining. But actually if you save the penalty, you could say that you win and the striker loses, even though in actual fact the score of the game remains exactly the same.”1 It was on the strength of this analogy that AFTER 53. Be5 I attempted to lift my own spirits as I faced a And so, two moves later, I was once again miserable defensive task at the hands of GM I quickly realized that behind the superficial facing a familiar predicament. This time, I Jeffery Xiong, one of America’s brightest young question of where to move the rook lay a far was less keen on sitting still: in my mind, I stars, at the recent Winter Chess Classic in St. more important dilemma: I could choose could clearly envision a scenario where Jeffery Louis. Lifting one’s own spirits, it turns out, is between passive defense with something like simply ran his pawns up the board, starting only the first in an endless series of steps both 53. ... Rd7, or I could toss my chips into the with f4-f5 and ending with g4-g5 and g5-g6+. practical and psychological in nature that must center of the table with 53. ... Rc2+, in the hopes Having decided that something needed to be be flawlessly executed in order to salvage an of mounting sudden pressure against White’s done, I started to look for sources of counterplay. objectively lost endgame. In today’s column, I kingside pawns. When deciding between When you are performing this search, it is crucial would like to shed some light on what each of passive and active defense, it is important to to understand that you should not limit your these steps truly entails. remember that passive defense is generally search to moves that look good. If you are lost, less committal, since you leave yourself you will not find anything that you truly like; your the option of “going active” at a potentially goal is merely to put on the goalkeeper’s gloves SAVING THE GAME more opportune moment. This consideration and to defend against the next shot on goal. GM Jeffery Xiong (2789) rendered my decision straightforward: 55. ... h5! GM Daniel Naroditsky (2690) 2019 Winter Chess Classic (4), St. Louis, 53. ... Rd7 This move sure looks like an act of pure Missouri, 11.13.2019 desperation and guess what—it is! But when you It is easy to establish that 53. ... Rc2+ 54. are on the brink of death, there is nothing wrong (see diagram next column) Ke3 Re2+ only accelerates defeat after 55. Kf4!, with desperation! Saving an outwardly position when the cheeky 55. ... g5+ is coolly rebuffed After missing a forced draw in a wild post- is not something that one can do gracefully. by 56. Kf5! (leaving the weak h-pawn for later middlegame time scramble, I was forced to The point of this move is easy to understand: I consumption) 56. ... Bd3+ 57. Ke6 gxh4 58. acquiesce to an endgame that is rather painful am trying to provoke the myopic 56. g5?, when Rd6! Bc4+ 59. Kf5 and the h-pawn will fall, to look at. White is up a pawn, his rook-and- Black swoops in with 56. ... Bd3! (not 56. ... g6?? leaving Black on the brink of death. 55. ... Rf2 bishop tandem is ideally coordinated, and the 57. f5 when White breaks through), setting up an brings no relief either, since White simply only reason that Black can even dream of one unbreachable along the light squares. Of picks off Black’s pawn with 56. Rg6. day sharing the point is squarely contained in course, Jeffery saw right through this—but there the presence of opposite-color bishops. 54. f4 Kh7 55. Ke3 is no way to avoid a certain degree of complexity.

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PROBLEM I: 1500 LEVEL PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL Practicum GM Hovhannes Gabuzyan (2709) IM Cameron Wheeler (2406) GM S.P. Sethuraman (2651) FM Andrew Hong (2357) Each month GM Naroditsky will Winter Chess Classic, 11.14.2019 Pro Chess League, 02.27.2019 present two problems taken from actual games that illustrate the theme of this month’s column. Your task is to find the best line of play. Problem I should be solveable by a player at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by a player roughly at a 2000 rating.

See the solutions on page 71. BLACK TO MOVE BLACK TO MOVE

56. gxh5! also managed to eliminate the rest of White’s menacing kingside pawn army. Intuitively, it White now has two pawns to the good, but was clear to both my opponent and me that his kingside pawns are permanently ruined. White is on the brink of victory. There remains The battle will now revolve around Jeffery’s only to find the right square for the monarch. ability to use these crippled pawns as battering rams to create a passer. 62. Kd5?? 56. ... Rd3+ What could possibly be wrong with advancing the king, especially onto a square so outwardly I have no choice but to initiate the hunt for unassailable? The error inherent in this move White’s pawns, come hell or high water. Sitting is one that we have seen time and time again in around with something along the lines of 56. ... this column: everything on the chess board is Rf7 enabled White to instantly accomplish his main goal with 57. h6! gxh6 58. h5, fixing the connected; even when nothing seems to be the bishop to a random square along the weakness on h6 and spawning a passer that is going on, the tiniest weakness or tactical feature diagonal—say, 66. ... Bd5 results in near- unstoppable in the long run. For instance, 58. ... can radically change the evaluation of the disaster after 67. Bf6! Bf3 (the only way to stop Bc4 59. Rd6 (threatening the deadly Rd8) 59. ... position. What Jeffery had missed is that while the Rh4 mate) 68. Rg3, and White follows up with Rf5 60. Rd7+! Rf7 (60. ... Kg8 is nominally more king might be unassailable, the pawn on a5 is not. Bg7+ and f5-f6. However, after making an effort resilient, but loses quickly after 61. Rxb7 Rxh5 Even more importantly, Black’s king might look to look at the entire board, and to examine 62. Kd4) 61. Rd8, when the threat of Rh8 cannot terrible, but it is virtually impossible to ensnare the all possible ways of defending the bishop, I be stopped without disastrous material losses. wily monarch in a mating net, since the h5-square realized that Black has a very straightforward is very difficult to bring under control. way to bring the curtain down favorably. 57. Ke4 Rh3 58. Re6! 62. ... Ra4! 66. ... b5! Jeffery stays on top, avoiding the dreadful 58. Rg6?? Bd3+. The flaw in White’s previous move immediately The potential checking square on a7 makes becomes clear when this move is played: the all the difference, since White no longer has a 58. ... Rxh4 59. Rg6 a5-pawn is hanging with check! Thus, after 63. way to push the pawn past f6 nor entrap Black’s Only now, once Black’s rook has left the f6, Black responds with 63. ... Rxa5+ 64. Ke6 king in a mating net. third rank, is this square safe. Bc4+!, and White has no choice but to acquiesce 67. Bd6 Ra7+ 68. Kf6 Rf7+ 69. Ke5 Kh7 to a draw with 65. Kf5 (65. Kd6 Rd5+ is also 59. ... Rxh5 60. Rxg7+ Kh6 61. f5 Rh4+ 70. f6 Rd7 drawn) 65. ... Bd3+ 66. Kf4 Bg6, when 67. f7 leads nowhere due to (among other things) 67. ... Ra8 Some caution is still required, but drawing 68. Rg8 Ra4+!, and Black picks off the pawn. the game is essentially a matter of not blun- Jeffery—this time after spending almost all of his dering checkmate. remaining time—tries to prevent this sequence of 71. Rg3 Kh6 72. Kf5 Kh7 73. Be5 Rb7 74. checks, but the damage has been done. Kg5 Bf7 75. Kf5 Bc4 76. Bd6 Rd7 77. Ke5 Bf7 78. Rg7+ Kh8 79. Rg4 Kh7 80. Be7 63. Ke6 Bc4+! Kh8 81. Rh4+ Kg8 82. Bd6 Ra7 83. Rg4+ A crucial insertion, forcing the king onto a Kh8 84. Bf8 Rd7 85. Bd6, Draw agreed. tremendously awkward square. 63. ... Rxa5 was I won two games in this tournament, but also possible, but a lot messier after 64. Rc7!. this game felt by far the best. So the next 64. Kf6 Rxa5 65. Rg4 Ra6+ 66. Ke7 time you are staring a lost position in the eye, remember that saving a goal is no less sweeter (see diagram top of next column) This is as far as I had calculated when play ing a feeling than kicking one. 55. ... h5. White has succeeded in his task of At this point, Jeffery was still holding out 1 Jonathan Rowson, The Seven Deadly Chess creating a far-advanced , but I have hopes of winning the game. After all, moving Sins (Gambit, 2000), 99.

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Also include full time control noting increment or time delay even if delay is zero (d0). ratings of board 3 & 4 must be less than 1000. January 2020 Supplement, CCA min, & TD discretion used to place players accurately. Main Event US Chess Junior Grand Prix: A Junior Grand Prix event must have four or more rounds with a time control Prizes: Special 4 commemorative clocks and team plaque to the team greater than 65 min. Please see: www.uschess.org/data page/JGP-Rules.php for complete Rules. for Top 3 overall teams, top team u2000, u1800, u1600, u1400, and u1200. Trophies to all players of the top “Female” team, top “College” team, SUBMISSIONS: E-mail your TLA to: [email protected] (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand top “High School” team, top “Elementary School” team, top “Club” team, Prix information check www.uschess.org/go/tlainfo and “Advertising” at uschess.org. Payment can be done online through and top “Family” team. Clocks to top scorer on each board (1-4), trophy to top reserve as well as second and third scorers on each board (1-4). the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: US Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Main Event EF: $276/team or $69/player by 2/7. 2/8-14: $20 extra per Note: US Chess Junior Grand Prix events do not have to necessarily be Scholastic or Youth tournaments. They do, player or $80 per team & Onsite. A change fee equal to the late fee will apply for any changes, other than bye requests within 3 days of the tour- however, have to have the required number of rounds and time control in order for scholastic and youth players to gain nament. 3-day Sched: Onsite Registration @ Sat 9-10a, Round Times JGP points for prizes. For more information, please see the JGP rules at http://www.uschess.org/datapage/JGP-Rules.php. @ Sat & Sun 11a 4:30p, Mon 10a 3:30p. Time Control: 40/120 SD/30 d5. 2-day Sched: Onsite Registration @ Sun 8-8:30a, Round Times @ Sun 9a 11:30a 2p 4:30p; Mon 10a 3:30p. Time Control: G/61 d5 in Rounds 1- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest rat- 3, 40/120 SD/30 d5 in Rounds 4-6 (merge in Round 4 with 3-day schedule). ings— 2020 January Rating list) must be under 2200. Teams rated over Info: www.milibrary.org/chess/usatw Scholastic Event Prizes: Trophies Nationals 2000 average no more than 1000 points between board 3 and 4. EF: $199 to each player in Top 3 teams overall, Top u1200 team ,u900 team, u600 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! postmarked by 2/5/20 ALL-$250 after or at door.—all teams, any changes team, u300 team. Trophies to top “Girls” team, top “School” team, and JAN. 11-12, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN at site $25 charge. ENTRY MAXIMUM IS 325 TEAMS. Enter early! Check top “Club” team. Trophies to top two scorers on each board (1-4). Com- 2020 U.S. JUNIOR CHESS CONGRESS out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque memorative medals to all others. Scholastic Event EF:$196/team or Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara 95054. Park and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, $49/player by 2/7. 2/8-14: $15 extra per player or $60 per team & Onsite. free. Prizes: Trophies to everyone in 6 & under section and players with 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Sched: Onsite Registration: Sat 8-9a | Games @ Sat 10a 11:30a 1p + score (winning record) in all other sections. Commemorative participation Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque; Top 2:20p 3:40p. Info: www.milibrary.org/chess/usatw Guest room: dis- medals to all players. Team Trophies: All teams with two or more players HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same counted rooms @145/night, link to room is on website. Contact: Organized (trophy size will vary based on standings). Sections: 10 sections based school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic by Judit Sztaray and Abel Talamantez. Chief TD: John McCumiskey. Online on age and rating: 6 & under, 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 entry at www.milibrary.org/chess/usatw or mail to Mechanics’ Institute under, 16 & under, 18 & under, 20 & under, 10 & under Junior Varsity females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each Chess Club, 57 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94104. For questions or help (rated under 500), and 20 & under Junior Varsity (rated under 800). Reg.: plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer- in forming teams email [email protected]. W. Online & Sat/Sun 8-8:30am. Ages 6/8 & under on Sat: 5SS, G/45 d5, 9- non educational), Top Coaches (educational), Top team all female, Family US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 11-1:30-3:30-5:30. Ages 10/12/14/16/18/20 & under on Sat & Sun: (4 family members), State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin 5SS, G/75 d5, Sat 9-12:30-3:30 & Sun 9-12:30. 2 Junior Varsity Sections Award), PA, VA, each plaque top team ; Special Plaque: Top Future team, FEB. 21-23, ILLINOIS on Sun: 5SS, G/30 d5, 9-10:45-1-2:30-4. Byes: Rd. 4 & 5 byes must be (all players under age 10), Top Military College, Top Parent/Child (2 2020 U.S. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - NORTH Open: 5SS, G/90+30/increment, 2-day: rd.1-2 G/60 d5. Hyatt Regency requested before Rd. 1. EF by 1/3: 1-day sections (Ages 6/8 & under and Best Player 1-4 and top alternate pairs, one parent, one child), , All 6-0 Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. 847-605-1234 Junior Varsity) = $55, 2-day sections (Ages 10/12/14/16/18/20 & under): scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Blitz Side Event: $105.00 chess rate single-double-triple-quad until 2/10/20, Free WiFI $69. Add $15 (1/4-7), add $30 (1/8-10), add $40 onsite. Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sun Reg 4-5p, Games 5:15-7:15pm, 8xG/5 d0, 2 sections (Ages 10 & under, included with Room! Please reserve early. MORE PRIZES this year! Open Sunday night— Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick”—1st-gourmet Ages 20 & under). EF $15. Trophies to all players with a winning record. to 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Two sections: Open Reg.: 9-12 Sat 2/15: Rds.: USCF Mem req. Info: www.bayareachess.com/usjr. W. dinner for four. 2nd—gourmet dinner for 4. and Reserve. Team average (4 highest ratings – Jan 2020 Rating 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Surprises and special give-aways each round. List) must be under 2200 for Open, average must be under 1600 A Heritage Event! New prize each round-BEST HAT, Free cake and coffee!!! Sunday for reserve. EF: $180 per team if received USPS or online 6pm by Feb. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton NEWLY 7, $200 if received USPS or online 6pm by Feb. 15, $220 online until FEB. 15-17, NEW JERSEY RENOVATED ROOMS ! Chess rates expire 1/17/2020. Rates $123(single Feb. 21 9:30am and on site. Individuals wishing to play send $60 by 50TH WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST double) $125 (Triple , Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $130 per night USPS or on-line by 2/15 6pm, $70 thereafter, and request to be put on CHAMPIONSHIP - GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY! (single-double) $132 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn—-includes breakfast a team. (Note: we can guarantee you will play, but can’t guarantee 6SS, 40/2, SD/30 delay 5. Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ each day. For help forming teams and more information contact: which schedule, which board you will play, or the ratings of your team). 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/17/20. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or [email protected]. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05/20 to: Team changes on site or after 2/21 6pm, $20. See www.chessweek- 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- NJSCF, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team end.com for more info, team rules and categories, complete prize list. Open Section Prizes: Winning team qualifies for national play- offs. Awards to top 3 teams, top teams u2000 and u1800, top college team, top HS team, top junior team (HS and under), top mixed doubles team (2 men and 2 women), top senior team (all 50 & over), top individual ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS score each board. Reserve Section Prizes: top 2 teams, top teams TOURNAMENT LIFE: u1300 and U1000, top K-8 team, top female team and top individual All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised. score each board. Special prizes: best team name, best costume or theme. Prizes are clocks or book store credit. Books and equipment by BLZ: Blitz rated. Memb. Membership required; cost follows. Usually refers Rochester Chess. Rounds: 3-day: on-site registration/check-in 2/21 Quick Chess events. req’d: to state affiliate. 5:30-6:30pm, rds.: 7pm; 10:00am & 4:00pm; 10:00am & 3:30pm. 2- QC: day: on-site registration/check-in 2/22 8:00-9:30am, rds. 10:00am & $$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong 1:00pm then merge with 3-day. Northern Blitz Championship Saturday players, but some eligible for lower sections can night, $25 by 2/21 USPS or online, $30 online or at site. First round $$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries needed to play for the learning experience. 8pm, 5/SS double rounds G/3, inc. 2 (2 games w/each opponent), Blitz payfull prize fund. At least 50% of the advertised is FIDE rated, see www.chessweekend.com for details. All: Register prize fund of $501 or more must be awarded. Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar strength at www.kingregistration.com Checks made payable and sent to: players. Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include Bye: Indicates which rounds players who find it Rated Beginner’s Open. Team’s name and roster (plus ID#), captain’s email and phone number, inconvenient to play may take 1⁄2-point byes RBO: and desired schedule. Info: www.chessweekend.com, glenn@chess- instead. For example, Bye 1-3 means 1⁄2-point Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For weekend.com. Boards and Sets provided, must bring clocks. byes are available in Rounds 1 through 3. example, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. & US Chess Junior Grand Prix! CC: Chess club. 5 p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the FEB. 28-MAR. 1 OR FEB. 29-MAR. 1 (NOT FEB. 15-17), NORTH second day. CAROLINA dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds. Reg: Registration at site. 2020 U.S. AMATEUR TEAM SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP - NOTE +xx: Time increment, xx = number of seconds added DATE CHANGE after each move. RR: Round robin (preceded by number of rounds). Scholastic on Feb 29 only, Blitz on Mar 1 only. Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Four Points by Sheraton, 1200 Claren Circle, Morrisville, NC 27560. EF: Entry fee. SD/: Sudden-death time control (time for rest of game Free Parking! Teams: Four-player teams plus optional alternate, average follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means each Where to mail entries. rating of four highest must be under 2200, difference between ratings of Ent: player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes, then board 3 & 4 must be less than 1000. January 2020 Supplement, CCA min, FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for possible rating. complete the rest of the game in an hour. BAC min, & TD discretion used to place players accurately. Main Event Prizes: Special 4 commemorative clocks and team trophy to the team for G/: Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side has SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of Top 2 overall teams, top team u2000, u1700, u1400, u1100. Trophies to all 75 minutes for the entire game. rounds). players of the top Senior team (50 & over), top All-women team, top College GPP: Grand Prix Points available. Unrated. team, top High School team (Grades 9-12), top Junior High School team Unr: (Grades 6-8), top Elementary School team (KG – Grade 5), top Family team, HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means $60 W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs. top Industry Team (same employer). Clocks to top scorer on each board single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. Tournaments that will use a player’s online rating. (1-4), trophy to top reserve as well as second highest scorer on each board WEB: (1-4). $20 Gift certificates for best 2 team names. Main Event EF: $199/team JGP: Junior Grand Prix. or $59/player by 2/22. 2/23-25: extra $10/player ($25/team), 2/26-28: extra $20/player ($50/team), and onsite extra $26/player ($66/team). A

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change fee of $10 will apply for any changes within 3 days of the tournament. point bye available any round if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. Team than 40% of top prize in any under section; balance goes to next player(s) 3-day Sched: Onsite Reg. @ Sat 12:30-1pm. Rds.: Fri 7pm, Sat 2:30-7, score = total of top four (minimum two) finishers from each school per in line. Beginners (unrated or provisionally rated 1300 or lower): 3 Sun 10-2:30. Time Control: 30/90 +30. 2-day Sched: Onsite Reg. @ Fri section. K-9 Championship first place individual and team, including ties, schedules with 6 rounds per day $200-125-75 each day plus $300 overall 6-6:30pm. Rds.: Rds.: Sat 1:30-4 and merge in Rd. 3 at 7pm. Sun 10-2:30. will be the National Junior High School Champion. Schedule: Opening (best 2 results). Unrated players may play only in Beginners or Open Time Control: Control: G/61 d5 in Rounds 1-2 and 30/90 +30 in Rounds ceremony Fri. 12:45 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm and 7 pm, Sat. 9 am, 2 pm and 7 Section. Plus-Score Bonus: ($12,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other 3-5 (after merge). Info: www.bayareachess.com/usats. Scholastic Team pm, Sun. 9 am and 2 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 7 pm. EF: prizes, every player with a plus score wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score Event Prizes: Trophies to each player in the top team overall, top u1000 $60/participant postmarked or online by 3/23, $80 postmarked or online certificates will be awarded on site only. Mixed Doubles: best male/female team, top u700 team, and top u400 team. Trophies to top player on each by 4/6, $95 online by 4/22, $100 on site; $10.00 extra for all phone regis- combined 2-player team score: $1,500-750-350-250-150. Average rating board and top reserve. Commemorative medals to all players. Scholastic trations; $30 fee for roster or section changes after 4/6 or any onsite below 2200, teammates may play in different sections, only rounds 1-7 Team Event EF: $99/team or $29/player by 2/23, 2/24-28 extra $10/player changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM-11 AM. Players count for Open Section or best day for Beginners. The Freddie: Players ($25/team) and onsite extra $16/player ($41/team).$199/team or who register or change sections after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2- age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie $59/player by 2/22. 2/23-25: extra $10/player ($25/team), 2/26-28: extra point bye for Rd. 1. Players must disclose any other, non-US Chess, Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). June FIDE $20/player ($50/team), and onsite extra $26/player ($66/team). A change over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Awards: To top individuals & top teams in ratings used in Open section, June US Chess ratings in all other sections. fee of $10 will apply for any changes within 3 days of the tournament. each section. Every player receives a commemorative item! Full list of CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher. EF Open: Sched: Onsite Registration: Sat 7:30-8am. Rds.: 8:30-10-11:30-1. Info: awards on tournament Info Page. Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, $239 by 4/30, $259 by 5/31, $279 later. $150 more for players not rated www.bayareachess.com/usatk. Blitz Side Event: Onsite Registration: Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, $25/team. K-9 Blitz: Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. 2200 or above. GM, WGM & foreign IM free. $80 less for IM or WIM. Sunday 7–8pm. 8 SS x G/5 d0. Rds. on Sunday: 8:15-9:50pm. EF: $15. 70% onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $20 by 4/6, $25 after or at site. Class trophies Under sections: $239 by 4/30, $259 by 5/31, $279 later. Beginners: $129 of entry fees returned as prizes. Contact: Organized by Dr. Salman Azhar. will be awarded in main event and in Blitz. Full list of trophies on tournament 1 day, $189 2 days, $229 3 days. $30 more after 5/31. All: Early Bird Sponsored by Bay Area Chess. Online entry at www.BayAreaChess.com/my/ Info Page. General questions: Contact Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 Loyalty discount $40 less for players who have played in any of the last 10 usats or mail to Bay Area Chess, 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA ext. 136 or by email: [email protected]. Team Room questions: National Opens and enter before 1/31; Senior (over 65) $40 less by 5/31; 95131. For questions or help in forming teams email events@BayArea Contact Pete Karagianis at 931.200.9477 or by email: pkaragianis@ $21 more on site. 5-day schedule: Reg.: Wednesday 4-5 p.m. Rds.: 6:30, Chess.com. W. NOTE: This version supercedes what appeared in Dec CL uschess.org. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2020 JHS Championship, 12-6:30, 12-6:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 4-day schedule: Reg.: Thursday 2-5 and Dec CLK issues. P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at www.uschess.org/tour- p.m. Rds.: 6:30, 12-6:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg.: Friday naments/2020/jhs/. See web site for additional information about the 9-10:30 a.m. Rds.: 11:30-2:30 then merge with 4-day in round 3 at 6:30. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! event, advance entries, awards, meetings, team rooms, updates, corrections, 2-day schedule: Reg.: Saturday 8-8:30 a.m. Rds.: 9:30-11-1-2:30 then APR. 3-5, OHIO and registration forms. merge with 4-day in round 5 at 4:30. Half point byes available in any round 2020 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (K-12) CHAMPIONSHIP if requested at least 2 hours in advance; Sunday byes must be requested 7SS, G/120 d5. Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High St., US Chess Junior Grand Prix! before the start of round 4 and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and Columbus, OH 43215. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High MAY 8-10, TENNESSEE boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring Street, Columbus OH 43215 (adjacent to GCCC). Hotel Chess Rate $155. 2020 NATIONAL ELEMENTARY (K-6) CHAMPIONSHIP digital chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL Guest rooms may be booked, NLT 3/3/2020 by calling (877) 803-7534, 7SS, G/90 d5. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opry- features the National Open, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International mention “US Chess”, or online at: https://bit.ly/2qRyb4f. 6 Sections: K- land Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. Hotel Chess Rate $176. Guest rooms may Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! 12 Championship, K-12 U1900, K-12 U1600, K-12 U1200, K-12 U800 and be booked, NLT 4/16/2020 by calling (888) 777-6779 or (615) 889-1000, Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM K-12 Unrated. March Rating Supplement will be used. One 1/2-point bye mention “US Chess” or book online at: https://book.passkey.com/e/ analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins. Grandmaster Simuls and available (limit one) any round if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. 49986969. 13 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 U1400, K-6 U1000, K-6 Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Wednesday Team score = total of top four (minimum two) finishers from each school Unrated, K-5 Championship, K-5 U1200, K-5 U900, K-3 Championship, K-3 and Thursday. Walter Browne Memorial Blitz Sunday 10:30 p.m. Action per section. K-12 Championship first place individual and team, including U1000, K-3 U700, K-3 Unrated, K-1 Championship, K-1 U500/UNR. April Quads Thursday. Blitz Sectionals Friday & Saturday. Poker Tournament ties, will be the National High School Champion. Schedule: Opening cere- Rating Supplement will be used. One 1/2-point bye available (limit one) Monday Morning. Don’t be shut out - make your reservations early and mony Fri. 12:45 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm and 7 pm, Sat. 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm, ANY round if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. Team score = total of be sure to ask for the CHESS group (SVCF0R) rates — $70 single or double Sun. 9 am and 2 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 7 pm. EF: $60/par- top four (minimum two) finishers from each school per section. K-6 Cham- ($97 Friday and Saturday nights) guarantees a premium room with new ticipant postmarked or online by 2/24, $80 postmarked or online by 3/9, pionship first place individual and team, including ties, will be the National furniture, refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. The discounted $15 resort $95 online by 4/1, $100 on site; $10.00 extra for all phone registrations; Elementary School Champion. Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. Schedule fee includes access to the Fitness Center, free WI-FI, in-room safe, and $30 fee for roster or section changes after 3/23 or any onsite changes. for K-3 and higher: Rds.: Fri. 1 pm and 6 pm, Sat. 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm, shuttle to Downtown and the Strip. Cutoff for special hotel rate is June Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM - 11 AM. Players who Sun. 10 am and 2 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 6 pm. Special 3; after that rates will increase significantly and there may not be register or change sections after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2- schedule for K-1 sections: Rds.: Fri. 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am, any rooms available. (800) 732-7117 or www.VegasChessFestival. point bye for Rd.1. Players must disclose any other, non-US Chess 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., com/hotel. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Awards: to top individuals & top teams in approx. 5:30 pm. EF: $60/participant postmarked or online by 3/23, $80 89009-0925, online at www.VegasChessFestival.com . Info: (702) 930- each section. Every player receives a commemorative item! Full list of postmarked or online by 4/20, $95 online by 5/6, $90 on site; $10.00 extra 9550. FIDE. W. awards on tournament Info Page. Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, for all phone registrations; $30 fee for roster or section changes after Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, $25/team. K-12 Blitz: Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. 4/20 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $20 by 3/23, $25 after or at site. Class trophies 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register or change sections after 11 am on will be awarded in main event and in Blitz. Full list of trophies on tournament Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1. Players must disclose any Grand Prix Info Page. General questions: Contact Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 other, non-US Chess, over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Awards: To top indi- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! ext. 136 or by email: [email protected]. Team Room questions: viduals & top teams in each section. Every player receives a commemorative Contact Pete Karagianis at 931.200.9477 or by email: pete.karagianis@ item! Full list of awards on tournament Info Page. Side Events: Bughouse: JAN. 3, 10, 17, 24, NEW YORK uschess.org. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2020 HS Championship, Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, $30/team. Blitz Sections: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at www.uschess.org/tour- K-6 and K-3, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $20 by 4/27, $30 EDWARD KOPIECKI MEMORIAL OPEN naments/2020/hs/. See website for additional information about the after or at site. Class trophies will be awarded in main event and in Blitz. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432. event, advance entries, awards, meetings, team rooms, updates, correc- Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. General questions: Contact 4- SS; G/90 d5. $300 GTD: $200-100, Class Prize(s) added per entries. tions, and registration forms. Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 ext. 136 or by email: [email protected]. Up to two 1/2 point byes allowed if requested prior to Round 3. EF: Team Room questions: Contact Pete Karagianis at 931.200.9477 or by $30, $40 for non-QCC members. Enter onsite by 7:30PM. Checks and US Chess Junior Grand Prix! email: [email protected]. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, credit cards accepted. Adv. Entry: PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/ APR. 17-19, ILLINOIS Attn.: 2020 Elementary Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 queenschessclub. Rounds at 7:45PM each Friday. 2020 ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY or online at www.uschess.org/tournaments/2020/elem/. See web site US Chess Junior Grand Prix! THE FOUNDATION, RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS for additional information about the event, advance entries, awards, meet - JAN. 10-12, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN CHESS FEDERATION & US CHESS ings, team rooms, updates, corrections, and registration forms. Any player that achieves a perfect 6-0 score or wins the first-place US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 trophy, in each age category, qualifies to represent the USA at the US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 2020 KERES MEMORIAL FIDE 2020 World Cadets (U/8, U10, U/12) / World Youth (U/14, U/16, U/18) JUNE 24-25, NEVADA (A sponsored event) 5SS, G/90’ inc 30. Two sections. Championship Championships 6SS, G/90 d5. Westin Chicago Northshore, 601 N Mil- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) (2000+ Fide) & U2000 Fide. FIDE & USCF rated - FIDE rules. USCF waukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090. 6 Sections/Trophies: Age as of U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN rating & pairing rules. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd floor. 1/1/2020 Under 8 top 15 individuals, top 500 – 799, top U500, top 6 5SS, G/90, +30. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $$3,500 Guar - Siblings, new members, no prizes 1/2. EF: $55 (extra $20 non-LACC schools, Under 10 top 16 individuals, top 700 – 999, top U700, top 6 anteed Prize Fund. $1000-600-400, U2000 $350-200, U1800 $250-150, mbrs) Siblings, new members, no prizes 1/2. Reg.: Fri 6-7 pm. Rds.: schools, Under 12 top 16 individuals, top 900 – 1199, top U900, top 6 U1600 $200-100, U1400 $150-100. EF: $99 by 5/31, $125 later. REG.: Fri. 7pm, Sat & Sun 11 & 3 pm. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Prizes: schools, Under 14 top 12 individuals, top 1100 – 1399, top U1100, top 4 8:30-9 a.m. RDS.: 9:30-2:30-7, 9:30-2:00. Half point bye available in $$1,800 (b/40) $1,000 Gtd. OPEN: 1st-3rd $500 (Grtd.)-250-150. U2250: schools, Under 16 top 8 individuals, Top 1300 – 1599, top U1300, top 3 any round (limit 2). HR: $70 ($97 Friday and Saturday nights) (800) 732- $150; U2000: $250-125. U1800: $150-75; U1600: $100; U1400/U: $50 schools, Under 18 top 8 individuals, Top 1500 – 1799, top U1500, top 3 7117 ask for the CHESS rates. This event kicks off the LAS VEGAS Book prizes; Free for GMs, WGMs, IMs; unless win prizes. Info: (310) schools, (top 3 players added for team scores). EF: $70 mail/online by INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL on Wednesday before the National 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com . Parking: 3/16 $85 by 4/6, $95 after. Do not mail after 4/10. $20 fee for roster or Open . ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV Free on streets or BoA or basement. Register Online: www.LAChess - section changes after 4/10. $10 fee for refunds. Onsite Registration Fri 89009-0925 or online at www.VegasChessFestival.com . FIDE. W. Club.com for 5% off EF. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Sat 7:30 - 8:30 AM. Opening Ceremony: Fri 2:30pm. An American Classic! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Rounds: Rd. 1 – Fri 3:00pm; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10:00am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm; A Heritage Event! JAN. 17-19 OR 18-19, ILLINOIS Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9:00am & 1:00pm. Awards: 5:00pm. Bye: A single US Chess Junior Grand Prix! half-point Bye is available any round, to include the final round. The Bye US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) may be requested as part of the advance entry or online by 11 pm on the JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, NEVADA CHICAGO CHESS CENTER 3RD JANE ADDAMS MEMORIAL $5,550 GUARANTEED! $8,600 b/120 day before the tournament starts. On-site you can request a Bye up to 2 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) Student Center East, Univ. of Illinois hours before the published start time for Round 1. Side Events: Bughouse 2020 NATIONAL OPEN at Chicago, 750 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60607. In 7 Sections, 2 schedules : Tournament – Fri. 11:00 am, EF $35/team. Blitz Tournament – Fri. Open Section June 24-28: 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30, +30. GM & IM norms Hull House Open: Top section prizes 100% guaranteed! FIDE. 5SS, 40/100, 7pm, G/5 d0, EF $25 by 4/6, $30 after or on site. HR: single - quad $164 possible. Under Sections June 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28: 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30; +30. Rds.: Fri. 7, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4. EF: $83, $99 after Jan. 9, Reservations: (847) 777-6500. Reserve early rate may increase / sell SD/30, +30 (3-day rounds 1-2 G/60, +10, 2-day rounds 1-4 G/30, +5). $109 after Jan. 16 & onsite. U2000 $35 more. GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs out. Entries/info: online at: www.allgirls.rknights.org or mail to RKnights, Beginners Sections June 26, 27 and 28: 6-SS G/30, +5. Westgate Las free with advance registration. $$Gtd: $1000-600-400, U2300 $500. EF Attn: All-Girls, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065, include name, section, Vegas Resort & Casino. $$100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be based on US Chess rating; pairings & prizes based on FIDE rating. Under rating, USCF ID#, date of birth, grade, school name city & state. reduced! In 8 sections, top 3 FIDE rated. Open: $8,000-4,000-2,000-1,000- 2100: 5SS, 40/100, SD/30; +30, Rds: Fri. 7, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4. EF: $83, 600-500-400-300-300-300, top under 2500 $2,500, top under 2400 $2,400, $99 after Jan. 9, $109 after Jan. 16 & onsite. U1800 $35 more. $$ b/120 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Extra $2,500 divided among GMs, WGMs and foreign IMs winning less $625-310-165. Under 1900: 5SS, 40/100, SD/30; +30, Rds.: Fri. 7, Sat. APR. 24-26, FLORIDA than $250 and playing 9 rounds. The winner of the Open section also 10-4, Sun. 10-4. EF: $83, $99 after Jan. 9, $109 after Jan. 16 & onsite. 2020 NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (K-9) CHAMPIONSHIP receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2300: $6,000-3,000- U1600 $35 more. $$ b/120 $625-310-165. Under 1700: 5SS, 40/100, 7SS, G/120 d5. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront, 225 East Coastline 1,500-750-400-350-300-250-250-250. Under 2100: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750- SD/30; +30, Rds.: Fri. 7, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4. EF: $83, $99 after Jan. 9, Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Hotel Chess Rate $145. Guest rooms may be 400-350-300-250-250-250. Under 1900: $5,000-2500-1250-600-350-300- $109 after Jan. 16 & onsite. U1400 $25 more. $$ b/120 $625-310-165. booked, NLT 4/7/2020 by calling (904) 588-1234, mention “US Chess” or 250-250-250-250. Under 1700: $4,000-2,000-1,000-500-300-250-250- Under 1500: 6SS, G/65 d5. Rds: Sat. 10-2-5, Sun. 10-2-5. EF: $83, $99 see www.uschess.org/tournaments/2020/jhs/ to book now! 7 Sections: 250-250-250. Under 1500: 3000-1500-700-350-300-250-250-250-250-250. after Jan. 9, $109 after Jan 16. & onsite. U1200 $15 more. $$ b/120 $625- K-9 Championship, K-9 U1700, K-9 U1400, K-9 U1100, K-9 U900, K-9 U700, Under 1300: $2000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250, top under 1000 (no pro - 310- 165. Under 1300: 6SS, G/65 d5, Rds.: Sat. 10-2-5, Sun. Sat. 10-2-5. K-9 Unrated. April Rating Supplement will be used. Maximum one 1/2- visional) $900. Provisionally rated players may not win an amount greater EF: $73, $89 after Jan. 9, $99 after Jan. 16 & onsite. $$ b/120 $625-310-

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165. Under 1000: 6SS, G/65 d5, Rds.: Sat. 10-2-5, Sun.10-2-5. EF: $53, service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry 7.0 =$2100, 6.5 =$1400, 6.0=$1000, 5.5=$600, 5.0=$300, 4.5=$100, $69 after Jan. 12, $79 onsite. $$b/120: $300-200-100. ALL: ENT: list” after entry). Blitz tournament Sun. 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. 4.0=$30. U2000: 7.0 =$2000, 6.5 =$1300, 6.0=$800, 5.5=$500, www.chichess.org/events. Unrated cannot win more than 50% of 1st prize US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5.0=$275, 4.5=$100. U1800: 7.0= $2000, 6.5 = $1200, 6.0= $750, in any class section. REG.: Fri. 5:30-6:30 or Sat 8:30-9:30. Reentry: $50. 5.5= $450, 5.0=$225, 4.5=$100. U1600: 7.0= $1800, 6.5= $1000, 6.0= NO PHONE ENTRIES. Sets, boards, clocks supplied by Chicago Chess JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN $600, 5.5= $400, 5.0=$200, 4.5=$80. U1300: 7.0= $1200, 6.5= $700, Center! Byes: Limit 2 (limit 3 in U1500/U1300/U1000), must commit before US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 6.0= $350, 5.5= $225, 5.0=$120, 4.5=$50. U1000 (no adult UNR): rd. 2; 2nd Sun. bye counts as 0.4 towards prizes. PARKING: $7/day at 11TH ANNUAL GOLDEN STATE OPEN 7.0=$500, 6.5=$325, 6.0=$175, 5.5=$100, 5.0=$55, 4.5=$30. Trophies 760 W. Taylor St. HOTEL: $99/night at nearby Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago 7SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option to top 5 & top U800 in U1000. if no 7.0 in section, then clear 1st place Downtown, 506 W. Harrison, Chicago, 60607, 312-957-9100, ask for except in Major Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John @ 6.5 or 6.0 or shared 1st at lower score receive a 1st place bonus, “Chicago Chess Center” rate. INFO: chichess.org/events, (773) 294-1709, Glenn Dr., Concord, CA 94520 (free BART shuttle often available). Prizes (bonus per player is added to score prize) - U2200 $300, U2000 $250, [email protected]. W. $25,000 guaranteed. 5 sections. Major (1800/up). $3000-1500-700-500- U1800 & U1600: $200; U1300 $100, U1000 $50. Unrated may not win over 300, clear/tiebreak 1st $100, top USCF U2300 $1000-500. FIDE. Under $100 in U1000, $200 U1300, or $400 in U1300. Sets and clocks provided An American Classic! 2100: $1700-900-500-300-200, top U1900 $800-400 . Under 1800: $1700- in all sections. Optionally, pairings can be texted or emailed. Free A Heritage Event! 900-500-300-200, top U1600 $600-300. Under 1500:$1400-700-400- 300-200, Monday morning continental breakfast for players. Free parking for US Chess Junior Grand Prix! top U1300 $400-200. Under 1200: $1000-500-400-300-200, top U1000 $200- day guests. EF: $119 by 1/4, $124 by 1/15, and $129 online only by 1/17, JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, PENNSYLVANIA 100. Unrated prize limits: U1200 $200, U1500 $350, U1800 $500. Mixed $140 later. Special EFs: $40 less for U1300, $60 less for U1000; GMs free, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) doubles:best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $50 deducted from prize; IMs $45 less, $20 deducted from prize. HR: $89, 52ND ANNUAL LIBERTY BELL OPEN $1000-500-300. Must average under 2200; may play different sections; ($5 EF discount if staying at hotel @ group rate). Rooms may not be avail 7SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option in register (no extra fee) before both begin rd 2. Prize limits: If any post- after 1/4. 4-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, U2100 & below, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market St., event rating posted 1/14/19-1/14/20 was more than 60 points over section Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. 3-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Philadelphia 19103. Prizes $20,000 based on 320 paid entries (re-entries, maximum, prize limit $500. Top 4 sections EF: $138 at chessaction.com by Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. U1300 GMs/IMs & U1200 section count 70%), else proportional, except min. 75% 1/15, 4-day $144, 3-day $143, 2-day $142 mailed by 1/8, all $160 (no check, 4-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 3, Sun 11 & 3, Mon each prize guaranteed. 6 sections. Major (1800/up): $2000-1200-600- credit card OK) at site, or online to 2 hrs before rd. 1. GMs $120 from prize. 9:30 &12:45 U1300 & U1000 3-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 9am rds. 11, 1, 400-300, clear/tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $1000-500. FIDE. U1200 Section EF: $30 less than top 4 sections. All: Special 1 yr USCF with & 3:00, Sun 11 & 3:00, Mon 9:30 & 12:45. U1000 2-day schedule: reg ends Under 2100: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400-300- magazine if paid with entry. At chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Sun 9am rds. Sun 10, 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00, Mon 9:30 & 12:45. Ent: 200. Under 1700: $1000-500-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-500-400- Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry (no Major to Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed 300-200. Under 1200: $700-400-300-200-100. Unrated may not win over Major) $60. Online EF $5 less to CalChess mem. 4-day schedule: Late reg. rules, more information and registration at http://thechesapeakeopen.com. $100 in U1200, $200 U1500, $300 U1700 or $400 U1900. Mixed doubles: to Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat/Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $1000-600-400. Must average under 2200; may play different sections; day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon JAN. 18-19, VERMONT register (no extra fee) before both begin round 2. Prize limits: If any 10-3:30. No 2-day Major. Byes: OK all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 3. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 post-event rating posted 1/14/19-1/14/20 was more than 60 points over Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated, or to qualify for Major. ST. JOHNSBURY OPEN section maximum, prize limit $400. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at Foreign player ratings: See foreignratings.com. HR: $119-119-129, 877- Comfort Inn & Suites Near Burke Mountain, 703 US Route 5 South, Saint chessaction.com by 1/15, 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check 286-8389, 925-825-7700, reserve by 1/3 or may increase. Car rental: Avis, Johnsbury, VT 05819. In 3 Sections, Open: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30; +30, FIDE mailed by 1/8, $130 (no check, credit card OK) at site, or online to 2 hrs 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, rated. EF: $55 postmarked by 11 January, $60 at site. $$GTD: $300-150. before rd. 1. GMs/IMs $80 from prize. U1200 Section EF: All $30 less Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, U2000 $125 U1800 $125. U1600: 4SS, 40/90, SD/ 30;+30, Open to 1599 than top 5 sections. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if oth- 347-201-2269. Refunds, $15 service charge. Bring set, board, clock if possible; & under. EF: $40 postmarked by 11 January, $45 at site, $20 less for erwise unrated, or to qualify for Major. Special 1 yr USCF dues with not supplied. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after players rated under 1000 or unrated. $$GTD: $250-125. U1400 $100, magazine paid with entry: At chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, entry). Blitz tournament Sun 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. U1200 $100. 4SS, 40/90, SD/30;+30, ALL: Reg.: 9:00-9:45 AM. Rds.: Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry (no Major to Sat: 10:00 4:00; Sun: 10:00 4:00. International online membership included Major) $70. 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat/Sun US Chess Junior Grand Prix! for Canadian players. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20, MARYLAND NH 03110. INFO: [email protected]. HR $169. Call 802-748-1500 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule (no Major): Reg. ends US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 and mention Chess Tournament. Hotel reserves right to require minimum Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:30. Bye: all, limit 3, must CHESAPEAKE OPEN stay if reservation received at a time after that policy goes generally into commit before rd. 3. HR: $107-107-107-107, 1-800-SONESTA, 215-561- 7SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (3-day schedule: effect, so please reserve early. www.relyeachess.com. $100 prize for 7500, request Continental Chess rate, reserve by 1/3 or may increase. rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr); U1300 4-day schedule all rds. G/90 d5; U1300 & top four scores in club. Other prizes TBA. Parking: Chess rate at Sonesta approx. $20/day (half normal rate). 1540 U1000 3-day schedule G/90 d5 (rds. 1&2 G/45 d5); U1300 & U1000 2-day Spring St., 12 minutes walk, about $7/day Sat & Sun, $22 other days. Car schedule, rds. 1-4 G/25 d5. North Bethesda Marriott, 5701 Marinelli Rd., US Chess Junior Grand Prix! rental:2 Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or chesstour.com. Ent: Rockville, MD 20852. Prizes Based on score, except Championship. All JAN. 18-19, TENNESSEE chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. prizes guaranteed. 7 sections: Championship (FIDE, min. rating of 2000): US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. $15 $1000-$550-$250, top U2400: $500-$300. U2200 (FIDE, min rating 1800): TENNESSEE WINTER OPEN GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATES

GOLD Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 US Chess memberships during the Berkeley Chess School Continental Chess current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become a 2622 San Pablo Avenue Association Gold Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a special list in larger type in Tournament Life each Berkeley, CA 94702 P.O. Box 8482 month, giving the affiliate name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and website. Gold 510-843-0150 Pelham, NY 10803 Affiliation costs $350 per year, and existing affiliates may subtract $3 for each month [email protected] 201-347-2269 remaining on their regular affiliation, or $20 for each month remaining on their Silver www.berkeleychessschool.org [email protected] Affiliation. By paying an annual payment of $500 (instead of $350), Gold Affiliate status may www.chesstour.com be obtained with no minimum requirement for memberships submitted. Cajun Chess 12405 Hillary Step Drive Marshall Chess Club Bay Area Chess Olive Branch, MS 38654 23 West 10th Street 2050 Concourse Drive #42 SILVER Any affiliate that has submitted at least 25 US Chess 504-208-9596 New York, NY 10011 San Jose, CA 95131 memberships during the current or previous calendar year, or is the [email protected] 212-477-3716 408-409-6596 recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Silver Affiliate. These www.cajunchess.com [email protected] [email protected] affiliates will be recognized in a special list in Tournament Life each www.marshallchessclub.org month, giving the affiliate name, state, and choice of either phone www.bayareachess.com Chess Club and number, e-mail address, or website. Silver Affiliation costs $150 per Scholastic Center PaperClip Pairings year, and existing affiliates may subtract $3 for each month remaining of Saint Louis c/o Remy Ferrari on their regular affiliation. Alternatively, for an annual payment of 4657 Maryland Avenue 4 Jalapa Court $250.00 (instead of $150), the requirement for a minimum number St. Louis, MO 63108 Brownsville, TX 78526 of US Chess members will be waived. 314-361-CHESS 956-621-0377 Dallas Chess Club (TX) Little House of Chess, Inc. (NY) Parkway Chess (TX) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] littlehouseofchess.com [email protected] www.saintlouischessclub.org San Diego Chess Club En Passant Chess Club (TX) Los Angeles Chess Club (CA) ChessNYC.com 2225 Sixth Avenue [email protected] www.lachessclub.com Rochester Chess Center (NY) Michael Propper San Diego, CA 92101 www.chessset.com P.O. Box 189, 1710 1st Avenue 619-752-4377 Evangel Chess Club (AL) Michigan Chess Association (MI) www.evangelchurch.me www.michess.org New York, NY 10128 [email protected] 212-475-8130 www.sandiegochessclub.org Jersey Shore HS Chess League (NJ) Oklahoma Chess Foundation (OK) Sparta Chess Club (NJ) [email protected] [email protected] www.OCFchess.org www.spartachessclub.org www.chessnyc.com UPDATED 06-03-2019

52 January 2020 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14

5SS, G/90 d5. Henry Horton State Park, Chapel Hill, TN. $$Gtd. $2000 U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg ends at 9 AM. Only one Prize fund. Sections: Kings (Open) $350-275-225, 1st 2000-2199 $150, fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv Top U2000 $75 Rooks (U1800) $250-175-125, T1400-1599 $100, Top and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: (pmk. By Jan 20th) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. For info, call 201-797- U1200-1399 $75, Top U1200 $70, Top UNR $50-30 Knights (U1000) www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net. Prize Fund Will Not Trophies top 5, Top U600. Adult UNR must play in Rooks* or Open section. Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter (Jan sup) EF: $55 by 01/11 ($65 at site), UNR $30 ($40) *(UNR prize in A Heritage Event! online at www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_ chess_tournaments/ or Rooks only or 1-3 in Kings), Knights $20 ($30), IM/GM Free entry ($55 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! mail information to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ taken from prize of 225 or more). On site reg. Sat 8:00-9:15 CST, USCF JAN. 24-26 OR 25-26, ARIZONA 07646. Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W. and TCA Dues req. OSA Rds.: Sat. 10:00, 2:30, 7:00, Sun. 10:00, 2:00 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Hotel: Henry Horton State Resort Lodge (ask for chess rate). Enter on- TUCSON OPEN AND SCHOLASTICS JAN. 27, FEB. 3, 10, NEW YORK line at TNCHESS.US (by 01/15) or mail to: Chris Prosser, 733 Long Hunter Tucson Woman’s Club, 6245 E. Bellevue St., Tucson, AZ 85712, 520-296- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Ct., Nashville, TN 37217 or [email protected], 615-426-7105. 3142. Food vendor at playing site. SECTIONS: Premier (1900+), U1900, 31ST NASSAU G/60 CHAMPIONSHIP U1500, & U1100. Two separate scholastic tournaments (K-6/U800) held 6-SS, G/55+5sec or G/60. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., US Chess Junior Grand Prix! the same weekend more info at sazchess.org. SCHEDULE: Premier & Mineola. EF: $40 by 1/24, $47 at site, non-memb $9 more. $$ (800 JAN. 18-20 OR 19-20, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN U1900 (3-day) 5/SS, 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 1/24 5:30-6:30 PM; b/24, top 2 G) 180-120, U2100, 1900, 1700, 1500, 1300/UR each 100. 3 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) Rds.: 7, 10-5, 9:30-3:30. (2-day) 5/SS, Rds.: 1-2 G/60 + 30 inc. Rds.: 3-5 byes 1-6. Reg.: 7-7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15-9:25 each Mon. Feb supl used. 6TH ANNUAL DREAMING KING OPEN 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 1/25 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds.: 10-1:30-5, 9:30- Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. 6-SS, 5 Sections, G/100, +30 (2-day schedule rds. 1 - 3 are G/45 d5). 3:30. U1500 & U1100 (2-day only) 5/SS, G/90 d5. Reg.: 1/25 8:30-9:30 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station, 2592 Laning Rd., San Diego, CA AM; Rds.: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-1. PRIZES: Premier ($$Gtd.): $750+Plaque- 92106 (www.marriott.com/sanal) $$13,000 Guaranteed prize fund. 500-250; $$b/4 Top X, U2000 $150 each; $50 SACA gift certificate to Top FEB. 7-9 OR 8-9, MARYLAND Prizes: Open Section: $1,800-1,300-900-600-400-200, U2300 $800-500. Jr. U18, Sr. 50+; U1900 ($$b/36): $300-150; $$b/4 Top B, U1600 $100 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 U2100, U1900, U1700 Sections, all $800-500-300-200, U1500 Section: each; $25 SACA gift certificate to Top Unr., Jr. U14, Sr. 50+; U1500 BALTIMORE OPEN $300-200, BU1300 $300-150, BU1100 $100, Book Prize for Best Unr in each ($$b/36): $200-100; $$b/4 Top D, U1200 $50 each; U1100 Trophy to 1st 5-SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (U2100 – U1500 section. Plus Best Game Prize: $50. Jan. official rating list will be used. + $50 SACA gift certificate, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, U800/Unr. EF: GM, 2-day schedule: Rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr). U1250 & U1000 G/90 d5 (rds. 1- Fines: $5 for cell phone violations and possible $25 for forfeits at TD IM, FM, WGM, WIM, WFM FREE! USCF 2200+ entry fee returned if 2 G/45 d5), (U1250 3-day option Rds. 1&2 G/90 d5). Sheraton BWI, 1100 discretion. Reg.: 3-day: 8:30 - 9:30 AM on Sat, 2-day: 8 - 9 AM on Sunday. schedule completed. Premier (1900+): $80 (add $30 if 1700-1899); U1900: Old Elkridge Landing Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD 21090. $$Based on score. Rds.: 3 day: 10 AM & 4 PM all 3 days. 2- day: 9:30 AM, 11:30, 1:30 PM & $60 (add $20 if U1500); U1500: $50 (add $20 if U1100); U1100: $40. Early 7 sections: Championship (min. rating of 2000) FIDE rated: 5.0 =$1600, 4:00 PM (merged) on Sunday, then 10 AM & 4 PM on Monday (Martin Bird: $10 off by 12/24 ($5 off for Scholastic). LATE FEE: Additional $10 if 4.5 =$800, 4.0=$450, 3.5=$175, 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score Luther King, Jr. Holiday). EF: $90 if received by 11/30/19 (Early Bird Special), entry received after 1/16, $20 after 1/23. ALL: 1/2 pt. byes all rounds but group raised if less than $1500]. U2100 (min. rating of 1700) FIDE rated: or $100 between 12/01/19 and 1/08/20, $120 after 1/08/20 and $140 must be requested prior to start of Round 2 (max 2). Re-entries: $60 Pre- 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150, 3.0=$40. U1900: 5.0 late registration at door on 1/18/20. No credit cards at door, checks or mier, $40 U1900, $30 U1500, $20 U1100. HR: Sonesta ES Suites, 6477 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$125. U1700: 5.0= $1200, 4.5 = cash only. Special rate of only $75 if U1500 or unrated. GMs, WGMs, IMs East Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710 (8-minute walk to site). $109 up $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1500: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= $500, 4.0= $250, and WIMs all play for free, but $100 deducted from any prize winnings. Re- to 2 per room (+$10 ea. for 3-4), $159 up to 6 in 2BR suite. Breakfast 3.5= $100. U1250: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. U1000 entry from 3-day to 2-day: $75, for players rated U2300 only. All the slow included in these rates! 520-721-0991. Book by 1/3/2020, after that rates (no adult Unr): 5.0= $250, 4.5= $125, 4.0= $50, 3.5= $20, trophies to games in the Open Section will be FIDE rated. SCCF membership is req’d will be on a space available basis. Ask for chess tournament rate. Info: top 5 & top U800 in U1000. If no 5-0 in section, then sole 1st @ 4.5 or ($20) for all So Cal residents. Two byes allowed, but must be requested at Martha Underwood, 520-990-6765, email: [email protected] Ent: shared 1st at lower score receive bonus (added to score prize) - least 1 hour before rd. and last round byes must be requested before Rd. Events4Chess.com; postal registration available (checks payable to SACA) Championship: $300; U2100 $200, U1900 $150, U1700 & U1500: $100; Blitz event: 3 & are irrevocable. Jan. rating list used. Friday 1/17 at 7 PM if postmarked by 1/17 to SACA, Attn: 2020 Tucson Open, PO Box 40663, U1250 & U1000: $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 to 10:30, 10 games at G/45 d2, $20 entry fee, McMahon Swiss with prizes Tucson, AZ 85717. W. U1250, or $400 in U1500. Sets, boards and clocks provided all sections. for 5 rating classes: Master, Exp., A, B and C. Ent: SDCC, PO Box 120162, Optionally, pairings can be texted/emailed to your phone. Free Sunday San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at www.scchess.com. For more info US Chess Junior Grand Prix! morning continental breakfast for players. Free parking. EF: $109 by call Chuck Ensey at (858) 432-8006, or email me at [email protected] JAN. 24-26 OR 25-26, OHIO 1/24, $119 by 2/4, and $124 online only by 2/6, $130 at the door. Special Hotel Rates: book online or call 619-221-1900, Special rate of $139 if US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 EFs: $35 less for U1250, $55 less for U1000; GMs free, $50 deducted from booked by 12/15, but rates will rise and rooms will sell out at this small 2020 CARDINAL OPEN prize; IMs $45 off EF, $20 deducted from prize. HR: $89, ($5 EF discount if hotel so please book early. Use Group code DCCS to get chess rate. 5SS, 40/110 SD 30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d10 schedules merge staying at hotel). Rooms may not be avail after 1/25. 3-day schedule: Reg. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! starting round 3 for all sections). Embassy Suites Columbus Airport, 2886 ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. JAN. 18-20, NORTH CAROLINA Airport Dr., Columbus. Hotel Rate: $109 per night Reservations at: ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. U1300 & U1000 schedule US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/C/CMHATES- Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 12:45 & 3:00, Sun 9:30 & 12:45. U1300 3-day 5TH SOUTHEASTERN FIDE CHAMPIONSHIP CHS-20190125/index.jhtml Prizes $15,000 based on 200 paid entries in schedule Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 3:00, Sun 9:30 & 12:45. 6SS, G/90, inc/30. Charlotte Chess Center, 10700 Kettering Drive, Unit 5 sections: Open $2000 - $1500 - $750 - $500 Top U2300 $500 - $350 Ent: MCA, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, E, Charlotte, NC 28226. 100% Guaranteed prizes: $600 – 400 – 200, top U2100 $1400 - $700 - $300 - $200 Top U1800 $1400 - $700 - $300 - $200 more information and registration http://thebaltopen.com. U2150 $200. FIDE-rated. January 2020 USCF ratings used for U1500 $1000 - $600 - $300 - $200 U1200 $1000 - $600 - $300 - $200 pairings/prizes. Open to players with peak USCF/FIDE rating at least Unrated players and provisional rated players only qualify for 25% of any 2000, plus juniors (U18) with peak rating at least 1900. EF: $95 online prize in all sections except Open, balance goes to next player in line. Entry at www.charlottechesscenter. org by 1/10, $110 after or on-site. GM/IM Fee: Online - $100 by January 20 after that EF is $110 (OCA Membership free, $90 from prize. Rounds: Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3. 3 Required for Ohio Players), Mail - $105 by January 20, 2018 after that EF CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE byes available, request at reg. Info: [email protected] is $110, On-site EF $110. All: No checks at site credit cards are ok (CC Fees will be paid by registrant). Re-Entry all sections - $40. GM & IM free More details at chesstour.com. For late US Chess Junior Grand Prix! entry if you preregister before early registration deadline. 3-day Schedule: news, hotel availability, lectures, results, JAN. 18-20, TEXAS Reg. ends Fri 6:30pm, rds. Fri 7pm, Sat 10am & 5pm, Sun 9am & 3pm. 2- games, etc, sign up for free CCA Newsletter at US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9:30am, rds. Sat 10am, 1:30pm, & 5pm, chesscalendar.com or chesstour.com. DFW OPEN, AMATEUR AND NOVICE Sun 9am & 3pm. Byes: all sections, limit 1 - 1/2 point bye, no last round 7SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, bye, all byes must commit before round 2. Side Event: Sat 10pm Blitz Most tournaments have alternate schedules Richardson, TX 75080. Three sections: Open, Amateur, and Novice. Open (G/3 inc2) (USCF Rated) 9 rounds entry fee $20, 80% entries= prize with less or more days than below. Section $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF fund. Entry or more information: http://buckeyechess.com or mail to: Asterisk means full details in this issue- ratings and rules for pairings and awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture Buckeye Chess Club, 3180 Wild Dunes Court, Pickerington, OH 43147 otherwise, see future issues or chesstour.com. time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Questions: Mr. Kelly M. Bloomfield – [email protected] or Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in 614-668-5588. order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their 1/17-20: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA* DOB and email address. $500-$250-$125. EF: 2400+ $125, 1800-2399 A Heritage Event! 1/17-20: Golden State Open, Concord CA* $90, U1800 $125, Senior/Birthday during tournament/Additional Family US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 2/13-17: Southwest Class, Fort Worth TX* Member $55. Dallas Chess Club membership required or pay $20 non- JAN. 24-26, NORTH CAROLINA member fee. Small Minimum prize to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 2/21-23: George Washington Open, Reston VA* GM/IM must play all rounds to get minimum prize. Amateur: Open to LAND OF THE SKY XXXIII 3/6-8: Western Class, Van Nuys CA* USCF U2000. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses 5SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 (U12 is G/90 d5). Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, 3/14-15: NY State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs* USCF rules. EF: $40. The Amateur gives back 50% in prizes. Novice: Open One Resort Dr., Asheville, NC 28806. Weekend before Super Bowl. $11,000 3/27-29: Mid-America Open, St Louis MO* to USCF U1400. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses b/200 fully paid, $7150 gtd. Prizes guaranteed 65% across all sections, USCF rules. EF: $40. The Novice gives back 50% in prizes. In the Amateur increased if attendance exceeds projection. Open (FIDE-rated): $1200- 3/27-29: Southern Class, Orlando FL* and Novice section, Tournament reserves the right to use Fide rules on 550-350-225-200. U2300 $375-225. Asheville (FIDE-rated, Under 2200): 4/8-12: Open at Foxwoods, Mashantucket CT* electronic devices and on starting White’s clock at start of a round. Also $800-375. 1999-1900, 1899-1800, U1800 $375-225 each; Unrated: $120. 4/24-26: Eastern Class, Sturbridge MA* clocks will be set to ‘halt at end’. ALL: Registration: 1/18 9:30 – 10:15am. Buncombe (Under 1700): $800-375. 1599-1500, 1499-1400, 1399-1300, 5/15-17: New York State Open, Lake George NY Rds.: Sat 10:45am, 3:10 pm and 7:16 Sun 11:45 am, 4:45 pm, Mon 9:00am- Under 1300 $375-225 each; Unrated: $120. U12 (Under 1200): $400- 5/21-25: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL* 2pm. Two half point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd 2 and 190. U900: $190-110 Unrated: $120. Biggest Upsets in Tmnt: $50-25. EF before getting full point bye, but half point byes for both rounds 6 AND 7 (Open, Asheville, Buncombe): $96 by 1/18. GMs/IMs free ($106 deducted 6/5-7: Northeast Open, Stamford CT is not allowed. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible from prize). EF: (U12): $48 by 1/18. “No-prize” EF for under age 18 in 6/12-14: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH for prizes. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Asheville, Buncombe, U12: $24 Unrated EF in Asheville, Buncombe, 6/19-21: Continental Class, Reston VA Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719. U12: $24 (eligible for unrated prize only). ALL: On-site entries $10 more. 7/1-5: World Open, Philadelphia PA* 214.632.9000. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. FIDE. Add $48 to play in a section more than 200 points above your rating, 1 7/10-12: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA* JAN. 21, NEW YORK section max. Rds.: 1st rd. either Fri 7pm or Sat 9am (G/90 d5), then Sat US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 1pm - 7pm, Sun 9am - 3pm. One 1/2 pt bye avail rds. 1-4, declare by rd. 7/7-12: Philadelphia International, Phila PA* MARSHALL MASTERS 2. BLITZ: Sat 10 am EF: $20. 100% of entry fees paid in prizes. HR: 7/17-19: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 Reserve early at 828-254-3211 or 800-733-3211 and mention tournament. 7/17-19: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT INFO: Wilder Wadford, [email protected], 828-645-4215. ENT: GTD: $250-150-100; U2400: $125; U2300: $100; Biggest upset: $25. 7/24-26: Pacific Coast Open, Van Nuys CA EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person WW, PO Box 1123, Weaverville, NC 28787. Online registration: reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one http://chessstream.com 7/24-26: Southern Open, Orlando FL bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 7/24-26: Pittsburgh Open, Pittsburgh PA shallchessclub.org/register. JAN. 26, NEW JERSEY 8/5-9: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA JAN. 24, NEW YORK US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 8/21-23: Manhattan Open, New York NY US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 DR. DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 8/28-30: Atlantic Open, Reston VA MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) 4SS, G/61 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack. NJ 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40) 1st - For later events, see chessevents.us. for pairings & prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best Under

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 100. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-300-200-100. Unrated may 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends FRI 7:00pm. Rds. FRI 7:30pm; SAT 2:30pm & FEB. 8-9, IOWA enter A through E, with maximum prize E $100, D $200, C $300, B $400, A 7:30pm; SUN 10:00am & 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends SAT 10:00am. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) $500. Mixed doubles: male/female 2-player team combined score among Rds. SAT 10:30am, 2:30pm & 7:30pm; SUN 10:00am & 3:30pm. Time con- CARL DUNN MEMORIAL - 6TH ANNUAL PORT OF BURLINGTON all sections: $1000-600-400. Must average under 2200; may play different trols: “Master/Expert” Section: 40/90, SD/30 d10. All other sections: OPEN sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin rd. 2; only rds. 1-7 in G/120 d10. All sections: 2-day Schedule, Rd. 1 G/90 d10. (SAT 10:30am 2020 Iowa State GP Qualifier Event. 5SS, G/90 i30. The Loft of Burlington, Master count towards doubles; prize limits do not apply. Master Section round is not “FIDE-rated”). 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available any round (limit two) 416 Jefferson St., Burlington, IA 52601 $2275 Guaranteed. Open EF: $228 at chessaction.com by 2/12, $250 at site by 2/13 6 pm or online – requests required before Round One (no changes afterwards). Players $1000+Trophy-500-250 U2000 $200-100 U1800 $150-75; EF: $70 till by 2/13 5 pm. GMs & foreign IMs/WGMs $200 less ($200 deducted from Must Bring Sets, Boards, and Clocks – None Are Supplied By The Tour- Feb 3rd then $80. IM and GM free with ($70 deducted from prize). Iowa prize), US IMs/WGMs & FIDE rated foreign $100 less ($100 deducted nament Promoters. Entries and Information: americanchesspromotions. State Membership (if resident of Iowa) Req’d, Other States Welcome. from prize). Minimum prizes::$500 to foreign GMs who enter online by com, (478) 973 – 9389. PHONE CALLS ONLY AFTER FEBRUARY 13 – no e- Reg.: Ends 30 min before round 1. No electronic devices in the playing 1/30 & play all 9 games with no byes; $250 to US GMs who enter online mails or TEXT messages, please. hall. No Electronic scoresheets allowed. Rds: Sat 9:30am; 2:30pm; by 1/30 & play all 9 games with no byes. EF deduction cannot lower prize US Chess Junior Grand Prix! to below the minimum. Expert, A, B, C sections EF: $158 online at ches- 7:30pm; Sun 9:00am; 2:00pm. All Sections One half point bye if requested FEB. 15, INDIANA saction.com by 2/12, $180 at site, or online until 2 hrs before rd. 1. Class before round 2. Ent: Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 [email protected], 319-621-3116 or online at https://www.onlinereg- D or E Section EF: All $80 less than Expert to Class C EF. Re-entry (no Special 1 yr USCF dues SOUTHERN INDIANA OPEN/RESERVE (U1800) istration.cc/ Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated. Feb 2020 USCF Master to Master) $80. with magazine if paid 4SS, G/70 d10. HolidayInn, 1710 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404. Rating supplement will be used for Pairing Purposes. FIDE rules will be with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic HR: $99 (rsrvtn rqrd). EF: $45 in Advance if by 2/12, $60 at site used. Espresso machine will be onsite and free coffee mug to first 50 $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. 5-day schedule: Late reg. ends (both $5 less for ISCA members). Reg.: 8:15-9:00AM. Rds.: 9:30,12:30, entries in all sections. Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 4- 3:00, 6:00. Prizes: $1400 b/55, Open: 1st $350, 2nd $250, A $150: day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Reserve:1st $250, 2nd $150, C $125, D/below $125. Entries in Advance & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat at Indianachess.org or mail to (must be rcvd by2/12) Craig Hines, FEB. 8-9, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, email: [email protected], US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Byes: OK all, limit 812-423-2996 (home), cell 812-618-8700 (day of tnmt). 1 bye if claimed NM PAUL GALLEGOS CHAMPIONSHIP (5SS, G/90 +30) 2; must commit before rd. 4. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used by RD. 2, NO LAST RD BYES. W. Convention Center, Santa Clara 95054. Park free. Prizes: $6,000 b/117, if otherwise unrated. Foreign player ratings (Expert & below): see for- 60% guaranteed. 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 400-200- eignratings.com. Electronic devices rules: See devicerules.com. Leave US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 100. 1600-1999: $700-300-100, u1800: 400-200-100, u1600: $600-300-100 phone in hotel room, car, home, or a bag near your table. HR: $104-104, FEB. 15-16, DELAWARE u1400: 300-100, u1200: 300-100. Unr max $200 exc Open. Dec 19 Supp & use link at chessevents.us or 817-358-1700, reserve by 1/28 or rate may US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 TD disc. Reg.: Sat 9-9:15a. Rds.: Sat 9:30-1:50-6:10, Su 10-3:30. EF: 99, increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Ches- DEWEY BEACH OPEN Econ EF: 79 w 1/2 prz. (+21 after 80% full, & onsite); playup +25, sAction.com. Mailed entry ($10 more, mail by 2/4, include section & Hyatt Place, 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, DE 19971. Special GMs/IMs = $0 by 1/29. Info: www.bayareachess.com/champs. W. schedule): Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: room rates (Rooms will be discounted to $109/ night & includes full US Chess Junior Grand Prix! chesstour.com, [email protected], 347-201-2269. Refunds, $15 service breakfast mention Chess rate for room by Jan 29 @ 302-581-3314). charge. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none supplied. Entries posted Chess Vendors. Indoor heated pool and fitness ctr. 5-SS all 3 sections. FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, TEXAS at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entry). Blitz tournament Sun G/90 d5. Open: $600, $300, $150, U2200 $150, U2000 $150, U1800 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 10:30 pm, enter by 10:15 pm. $150, Top DE Scholastic*. U1600 $400, $240, $140, U1400 $140, trophy 11TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS U1600* U1200 $140, U1000 $140, trophies U1200*, U800*. Open section 9SS (Master Section), 7SS (others), DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! winner also gets a free night stay in the off-season and a crystal Trophy. Centreport Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155. Free parking, free airport shuttle. FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16, GEORGIA *ScholasticTrophies. Reg.: Advanced reg: https://delawarechessas- 5-day schedule, Feb 13-17: Master Section only, FIDE rated, GM & IM US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 sociation.org/. 302-312-4525. 125 Hedgewick Dr., Newark, DE 19702. norms possible, 40/90, SD/30 +30. 4-day schedule, Feb 14-17: Expert 2020 A.C.P. “ATLANTA WINTER CONGRESS” TD: William Trueman. On-site Reg.: 8am - 9am. EF: Free entry to GM’s through Class E, 40/2, SD/30 d10. 3-day schedule: Expert through Class 5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5241 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, and IM’s ($50 deducted from prizes), $70 by 2/06, $80 at the site. Rds.: E, Feb 15-17, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, then merges with 4-day. 2-day schedule: GA 30341. $3000 guaranteed. 5 sections. “Master/Expert (FIDE-rated):” Sat.10, 2, 6, Sun. 9, 1. Half point Byes: 2 available. $ prizes: b/60 Class D & E, Feb 16-17, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10, then merges with others. Open to USCF or FIDE-rated 2000 and Above. $500-250; Under 2200, $225- total players. Email: [email protected] $32,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. FIDE ratings used in 125. Class “A:” Open to USCF-rated 1800 thru 1999. $400-200. Class Master Section, USCF February official in others. In 7 sections; rated “B:” Open to USCF-rated 1600 thru 1799. $300-150. Class “C:” Open to US Chess Junior Grand Prix! players may play up one section (see peakrating.us). Master (2200/up): USCF-rated 1400 thru 1599. $250-125. Class “D/Below:” Open to USCF- FEB. 15-16, WASHINGTON $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-300, clear or tiebreak winner $200, rated below 1400 and Unrated. $200-100; Under 1200, $100-75. Class US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 top FIDE U2300/Unr $1800-900. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-500- “D” thru “A” rated players may elect to enter the next higher section. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT’S CUP 300-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class B Entry Fee: $74 (3-Day), $73 (2-Day) — if received by February 13; $79 at 2 Sections. Open & Reserve (U1600). 5SS, Rd. 1: G/60 d10, Rds. 2-5: (1600-1799/Unr): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): site. (W)GMs and (W)IMs Free ($60 deducted from cash prizes won). 40/120, SD/30 d10. Seattle Chess Club, 2150 North 107th St., Seattle, $1600-800-500-300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $800-400-300-200- Unrated: $35. Re-Entry: $40 (not available in “Master/Expert” section). WA 98133. $$2,200/b60. Open: $400-300-200, U2000 $150, U1800 11th annual Southwest Class Championships Feb 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17 (Presidents weekend), Fort Worth, Texas $32,000 guaranteed prizes, GM & IM norms possible! Master Section: 9SS, Feb 13–17, Mixed doubles (see TLA): $1000- 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 40/90, SD/30+30. Expert, A, B, C: 7 600-400. Master Section, rds 1-7 only. 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 rds, Feb 14-17 or 15-17. D or E: 7 rds, & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Feb 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17. All merge, Master Section entry fee: $228 at 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun play for same prizes. Expert to E 40/2, chessaction.com by 2/12, $250 at site. 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, SD/30 d10 (3-day rds 1-2 G/60 d10, 2- GM m inim um s, titled/foreign entry, m ail Mon 10 & 4:15. day D & E rds 1-4 G/30 d10). entry: see TLA or chessevents.us. Half point byes OK all, limit 2; DFW Airport M arriott South, 4151 Expert to C entry fee: $158 at must commit before rd 4. Centreport Blvd, Fort W orth TX 76155, chessaction. com by 2/12, $180 at site, Free parking, free airport shuttle. or online to 2 hours before rd 1. All: Bring clock, set, board if Class D or E sections: All fees possible- none supplied. Unofficial 7 sections; rated players may play $80 less than Expert through C. rating usually used if otherwise unr. up one section. Unr may enter A-E. Re-entry (except Master): $80. Hotel rates: $104-104, 817-358- Master (2200/up): $3000-1500- No checks at site, credit cards OK. 1700 or use link at chesstour.com, 1000-800-600-500-400-300, clear/tbk Special USCF dues with m agazine reserve by 1/28 or rate may increase. 1st $200, FIDE U2300/Unr $1800-900. if paid with entry: see chesstour.com or FIDE ratings used, 200 GPP. TLA. USCF membership required. Entry: chessaction.com or Expert (2000-2199), Class A Cellphone posession during play Continental Chess, Box 249, (1800-1999), Class B (1600-1799): not allowed (in bag near table OK). Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $15 each $2000-1000-500-300-200. service charge for refunds. Class C (1400-1599), $1600-800- 5-day schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 Questions: [email protected], 500-300-200. pm, Thu 7, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun chesstour.com, chesstour.info. Class D (1200-1399), Class E 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Entries posted at chessaction. (Under 1200):$800-400-300-200-100. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 com (click “entry list” after entry). Unrated prize limit: E $100, D pm, Rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 Blitz tournament Sun. 10:30 pm, $200, C $300, B $400, A $500. & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. enter by 10:15 pm..

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$150. Reserve (U1600): $300-225-175, U1400 $150, U1200/Unr $150. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Blitz Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): Foreign ratings used for players with no US Chess rating. EF: $60 if tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. $1000- 500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $600-300-200-100. Rated postmarked or online by 02/09, $70 at site. $40 play-up fee if U1600 players may play up one section (see peakrating.us). Unofficial uschess.org playing in Open section. Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs, US Chess US Chess Junior Grand Prix! ratings usually used if otherwise unrated, or to play up. Prize limits: NMs. Registration: 9-9:45am. Rds.: Sat. 10am, 12:30pm, 6pm, Sun. FEB. 22-23, WASHINGTON Unrated may not win over $100 in E, $200 D, $300 C, $400 B. Mixed 11am, 4:30pm. Bye: limit 2, request before end of Rd. 2. Memb. Req’d: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 doubles bonus prizes: male/female 2-player combined score among all $30 ($24 juniors, $12 tournament). OSA. ENT: Checks payable to Wash- 28TH DAVE COLLYER MEMORIAL sections: $500-300-200. Must average under 2200; may play different sec- ington Chess Federation. Mail to: Jacob Mayer, 9502 44th Avenue NE, 5SS, Rd. 1: G/90 d5; Rds. 2-5: G/115 d5. Millwood Presbyterian Church tions; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm 3/7, no prize limits. Top 6 Seattle, WA 98115-2610. Info: [email protected], 206-697- Community Center, 3223 N. Marguerite, Spokane, WA 99212. EF: $28 sections EF: $128 online at chessaction.com by 3/4, 3-day $133, 2-day 5625. Enter online: www.nwchess.com/onlineregistration. W. by 2/23; $35 at door; Under 18 $5 less. Cash, checks only. $$GTD: $132 mailed by 2/26, $150 online until 2 hrs before rd. 1 or at site. Class $350-225-125. Expert: $100; A; B; C; D; E/unr: $100, $70; Biggest upsets E EF: all $50 less than top 6 sections. Online advance EF $5 less to US Chess Junior Grand Prix! (non-prov): $100; 50. Reg.: 9:30-10:30a.m. 2/22. Rds.: 11-2:30-7; 9- SCCF members; join/renew at scchess.com. GMs: $120 from prize. No FEB. 15-17 OR 16-17, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 1:30. One 1/2 bye available; request by 2/22. ENT: Spokane Chess checks at site; credit cards OK. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) Club, 9923 N. Moore St., Spokane, WA 99208. Kevin Korsmo (509) 270- paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com. Adult $35, Young Adult $22, SAN DIEGO OPEN 1772. DIR: I-90 exit 287. North on Argonne Road one mile. Left at light Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry (except Master) 6-SS, 6 Sections, 40/120, SD/30 d10; 2-day schedule rounds 1 - 3 are on Euclid, two blocks to site. http://spokanechessclub.org. W. $60. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & G/40 d10), then merges with 3 day for round 4 at 4:30 PM Sunday. Marriott FEB. 29, NEW HAMPSHIRE 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & San Diego Airport/Liberty Station, 2592 Laning Rd., San Diego, CA 92106 3:30. Byes: OK all rds, limit 2; must commit before rd. 3. Electronic Open & U2200 Section slow games are FIDE rated. $$12,000 Guaranteed US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 7TH QUEEN CITY TORNADO devices rules: See devicerules.com. Please leave your phone in your prize fund. Prizes: Open Section: $1,600-1,200-700-500-300, plus U2300 hotel room, car, home, or in a bag near your table. HR: $111-111, ches - $600-400. U2200, U2000, U1800 Sections, all: $700-500-200-100; U1600 4SS, G/60 d5. DoubleTree Hotel, 700 Elm St. (Granite St. exit off I-293), Open, sevents.us or 818-997-7676, reserve by 2/21 or rate may increase. Car Section: $600-400-200; U1400 Section: $500-200, plus BU1200 $300- Manchester, NH. $$Gtd 1,400. Three sections. EF: $37 if rec’d by 2/27, free to GM/IM. $$Gtd: $200-130-100, U2100 $110, U1950 $100. rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Questions: chesstour.com, 100, Book Prize for Best Unrated in each section, but no cash prize for Under 1800, EF: $37 if rec’d by 2/27. $$Gtd: $150-100-70, U1600 $110. [email protected]. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box unrated. Provisionally rated players can only win 50% of stated prizes. No Unr. may win over $100. Under 1400, EF: $31 if rec’d by 2/27. 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. Entries posted at Feb official rating list will be used. Cell phone violations: $5 fine, and $$Gtd: $110-70-50, U1200 $60, U1000 $40. No Unr. may win over $55. chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Blitz tmt. Sat. 9:30 pm, possible loss of game! Reg.: 3-day: 9-10:30 AM on Sat, 2-day: 8 - 9 AM All, EF $5 more if paid at site. Online advance entry available at enter by 9:15 pm. on Sunday. Rds.: 3 day: 11 AM & 5 PM on Sat, 10 AM & 4:30 PM on nhchess.org until 6 p.m. on 2/28. NHCA membership required of rated 2- day: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Sunday and 9 AM & 3 PM on Monday. 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2 PM & NH residents; dues $8 adult, $6 age U19. Reg.: 8:30-9:35 a.m. Sat. then 4:30 PM on Sunday, 9 AM & 3 PM on Monday (Presidents’ Day). EF: MAR. 7-8, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 2/29. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Half-point bye OK for any one rd, must commit US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) $90 if received by 12/31/19 (Early Bird Special), or $100 1/01/20 - 1/31/20, before rd 2; no player may request a half-point bye after receiving a $120 2/01/20 - 2/14/20 and $140 late registration at door on 2/15/20. CM AZHAR MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP (5SS, G/90 +30) full-point bye. Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. Unit 23, Man- Convention Center, Santa Clara 95054. Park free. Prizes: $6,000 b/117, No credit cards at door, checks or cash only. Special rate of only $75 if chester, NH 03103. Info: [email protected]. U1400 or unrated. GMs, WGMs, IMs and WIMs all play for free, but $100 60% guaranteed. 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 400-200- deducted from any prize winnings. Re-entry fee from 3-day to 2-day is FEB. 29, ALABAMA 100. 1600-1999: $700-300-100, u1800: 400-200-100, u1600: $600-300-100 $75, for players rated U2300 only. SCCF membership req’d ($20) for all So US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 u1400: 300-100, u1200: 300-100. Unr max $200 exc Open. Mar 20 Supp & Calif. residents. Two byes allowed, but must be requested at least 1 hour TOM NARD MEMORIAL VI TD disc. Reg.: Sat 9-9:15a. Rds.: Sat 9:30-1:50-6:10, Su 10-3:30. EF: 99, before the round; last round byes must be requested before Rd. 3. Ent: 4SS, Game/45 + 10 second increment per move Round times: 9:30, Econ EF: 79 w 1/2 prz. (+21 after 80% full, & onsite); playup +25, SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at 11:30, 2:30, 4:30 (Half-point byes available, limit 1, request before round GMs/IMs = $0 by 2/26. Info: www.bayareachess.com/champs. W. www.scchess.com. For more info call Chuck Ensey at (858) 432-8006, or 1) Location: Evangel Church, 3975 Vaughn Rd., Montgomery, AL. Three US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OPEN email me at [email protected] Hotel Rates: book online or call 619-297- sections: (prizes b/20, 70%GTD): 1st $400 + T, 2nd $200, MAR. 7-8, DELAWARE U1800 1101, Special rate of $139 if booked by 12/31/19, but rates may rise and U2000/unrated $100; (prizes b/20, 70%GTD): 1st $350 + T, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 rooms sell out after this so please book early. 2nd $175, U1500/unrated $100; U1200 (prizes b/20, 70%GTD): 1st DELAWARE STATE OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP $320 + T, 2nd $160, U1000/unrated $100. EF: $40 by February 22, $45 Hilton, Christiana Hotel, 100 Continental Dr., Newark, DE 19713 (off I- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! thereafter. Registration: Send name, USCF ID, section, and EF (payable A State Championship Event! 95). Ask for the special price to reserve room for the chess tournament. to “Evangel Church”) to Doug Strout, 6000 Camelot Ct., Montgomery, 302-454-1500. TC: G/90 d5. Open: $600, $300, $150, U2200 $150, U2000 FEB. 16, PENNSYLVANIA AL 36117 (email: [email protected]). US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 $150, U1800 $150, U1600 $400, $250, $150, U1400 $140, U1200 $140, 2020 PA STATE GAME/75 CHAMPIONSHIP A State Championship Event! U1000 $140. Special DE Resident Prizes: Delaware State Champion: 4SS, G/75 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow MAR. 6, PENNSYLVANIA Crystal Trophy + Free entry in next year’s event, Delaware State Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Championship: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Woman’s Champion: Trophy + Free entry in next year’s event (in U1600 EF: $30 by 2/8, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: 2020 PA QUICK CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) or open section based on performance), Top DE U1600 Trophy. Top DE U1600. EF: $25 by 2/8, $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 6SS, G/8 d3. Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center, 2634 Emmitsburg Junior under age 19 Trophy. Reg.: Advanced reg: https://delawareches - $30; Trophies to Top 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Rd., Gettysburg PA 17235. 3 sections, EF rec’d by 2/17: Open: $12. sassociation.org/ 125 Hedgewick Dr., Newark, DE 19702. 302-893-9519. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 2/8, $25 later. Trophies to U1500: $11. U1100: $10. $$ (750G): Open: 175-100-50, U1800 $45, TD: William Trueman. On-site Reg: 8am - 9am. EF: Free entry to GM’s Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Teams of 4 to 7 combined from all sections, U1600 $40. U1500: 125-75-50, U1300 $40, U1200 $30, Unr $20. U1100: and IM’s ($50 deducted from prizes), $70 by 3/03, $80 at the site. Rds.: Trophies 1st-2nd clubs, schools. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 9:30am. Rds.: Trophies: 1-12, U800, U700, U600, 1-3 Unr. All: EF: $20 after 2/17, Sat.10, 2, 6, Sun. 9, 1, Half point Byes: 2 available. $ prizes guaranteed 10-1-4-7. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 5:30-6:15pm. Rd. 1: 7pm. Feb 2020 Reg rating. in each section. Email: [email protected] PA 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected] Bye: limit 1, ask by rd. 2. HR: Mention “Chess Tourney”: 717-334-8121 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $90 by 1/31. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, FEB. 18, NEW YORK A State Championship Event! PA 15223-2245. Info: 412-908-0286, [email protected], MAR. 7-8, PENNSYLVANIA US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/ MARSHALL MASTERS US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 A Heritage Event! 2020 GETTYSBURG OPEN & PA COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP GTD: $250-150-100; U2400: $125; U2300: $100; Biggest upset: $25. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, G/90 d5. Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center, 2634 Emmitsburg EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17235. 3 sections: $$ (1875G): Open: 350-150, reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) U2200 $125, U2000 $100. U1800: 200-150, U1650 $125, U1500 $100. U1400: 200-150, U1200 $90, U1000 $75, Unr $60. All: College Tr: 1-2 bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- 27TH ANNUAL WESTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS shallchessclub.org/register. 5SS, Master G/100+30, other sections 40/100, SD/30 d10 (all have 2- in each section, 1-2 team (top 4 over all sections). EF: $40 rec’d by Reg.: Rds.: day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van 2/17, $50 after, PSCF $5 OSA. 8:45-9:30 am. 10-2-5:30, 9- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Bye: HR: Nuys, CA 91406. Parking $8/day, $12 including overnight. Flyaway bus 1. Feb 2020 ratings used. limit 1, ask by rd. 2. Mention “Chess Tourney”: 717-334-8121 $90 by 1/31. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, VIRGINIA from LAX to Van Nuys about $10 each way; free bus & train shuttle. Free US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245. Info: martinak_tom_m@hot - wireless, indoor pool, gym, hot tubs; restaurants within walking distance. mail.com, 412-908-0286, pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/ 5TH ANNUAL GEORGE WASHINGTON OPEN $20,000 guaranteed prizes. 7 sections. Master (over 2199): $2000- 5SS, Major G/100+30, other sections 40/100, SD/30 d10. 2-day option in 1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top USCF U2300 MAR. 13, NEW YORK all, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10. Sheraton Reston Hotel, 11810 Sunrise Valley Dr., $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1500-700-400-200. Class A (1800- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Reston, VA 20191 (21 miles from Washington). Free parking, free airport 1999): $1500- 700-400-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1500-700-400-200. shuttle, free shuttle to Metro subway & Reston Town Center. $$16,000 MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) guaranteed. In 5 sections. Major: for 1800/above. $2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top USCF Under 2300 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2100: $1300-700-400-200, top U1900 (no unr) $600-300. Under 1800: $1200-600-300-200, top U1600 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1500: $1000-500-250-150, top U1300 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $600- 400-200-150. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player 5th annual combined score among all sections: $400-200. Must average under 2200; may play different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 2/22. Unrated prize limits U1800 $400, U1500 $200, U1200 $100; balance goes to next GEORGE WASHINGTON OPEN player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: $113 at chessaction.com by 2/19, 3- day $118, 2-day $117 if check mailed by 2/12, all $130 (no check, credit card OK) at site, or online until 2 hrs before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs in February 21-23 or 22-23, Sheraton Reston Hotel Major; $100 from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $40 less than top 4 sections. Re-entry $50, not available in Major. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial web ratingslain usually used if otherwise unrated, or to qualify for Major. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid NEW SITE near Washington, $84 chess rate! with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. to Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. to Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes available all rds, limit $16,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES 2 byes, must commit before rd. 3. Electronic devices rules: See devicerules.com. Leave your phone in your hotel room, car, home, or in a bag near your table. HR: $84-84-94, link at chessevents.us or 703-620- Major Section is FIDE rated. Details: see Grand Prix. 9000, reserve by 1/31 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US.

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9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used An American Classic! Expert (2000-2199): $1500-700-400-300. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): for pairings & prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $1500-700-400-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1500-700-400-300. Class U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, CONNECTICUT C (1400-1599/Unr): $1300-700-400-300. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $700- fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 400-200-100. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $600-300-200-100. Rated and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: 14TH ANNUAL OPEN AT FOXWOODS players may play up one section (see peakrating.us). Prize limits: Unrated www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 9SS in 8 sections. Open Section, Apr 8-12: 40/90, SD/30+30. FIDE may not win over $100 in E, $200 D, $300 C or $400 B. If any post-event US Chess Junior Grand Prix! rated, GM & IM norms possible. Under 2200/Unr, Apr 8-12 or 9-12: rating posted 4/21/19-4/21/20 is more than 60 points over section max - imum, prize limit $400. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, MISSOURI 40/90, SD/30+30 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60+30). FIDE rated. US players must be U2200/Unr USCF and FIDE, foreign players must be 2-player team combined score among all sections: $600-300. Must average US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) under 2200; may play different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 24TH ANNUAL MID-AMERICA OPEN U2200/Unr USCF and U2130/Unr FIDE, converted national or other rating may be used at TD discretion if above USCF; see foreignratings.com. 4/25. Top 5 sections EF: $118 online at chessaction.com by 4/22, 3-day 5SS, Major G/100+30, other sections 40/100, SD/30 d10. 2-day option $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 4/15, all $130 at site, or online until 2 hrs in all, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10. Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis-Clayton, 7750 Under 2000/Unr through Under 1400, Apr 8-12 or 9-12: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1- 4 G/40 d10). Under 1200 & Under 900/Unr, before rd 1. GMs $100 from prize. Class D or E EF: All $50 less than top Carondelet Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105 (I-64 W/US 40-W Exit 32B, 1.2 5 sections EF. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to miles north on Hanley Rd). Free parking. $$ 20,000 GUARANTEED. 6 Apr 10-12: G/60 d10. Foxwoods Resort Casino & Hotel, Rt. 2, Mashan- tucket, CT 06339 (I-95 to Exit 92 to Rt 2 West, or I-395 to Exit 85 to Rt MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Unofficial sections: Major: for 1800/over. $2000-1000-600-400, clear win or uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top USCF U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Under 2100: 164 to Rt 2 East). Free parking. 40 miles from TF Green Airport (Providence), 100 miles from Logan Airport (Boston) which often has lowest fares, 60 USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, $1500-700-500- 300. Under 1900: $1500-700-500-300. Under 1700: Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $1400-700-500-300. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-300. Under 1200: miles from Bradley Airport (Hartford), 14 miles from Groton/New London Airport. For shuttle from New London Amtrak, 1-800-USA-RAIL. Bus info: $17. Re-entry $60; no Master to Master. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri $900-500-300-200. Prize limits: Unrated limit $150 in U1200, $300 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg U1500, $500 U1700. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team 1-888-BUS2FOX. Free shuttle to Pequot Museum, largest Native American museum in US. Prizes $75,000 based on 500 entries in U1200 & above ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Must average under must commit before rd. 3. HR: $99-99-109, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, 2200, may play different sections, register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 3/28. (seniors, re-entries, GMs/IMs/WGMs, foreign FIDE in Open & Greater NY Scholastics prizewinners in U1200/above count as half entries), else request chess rate, reserve by 4/10 or may increase. Car rental: Avis, Top 5 sections EF: $113 at chessaction.com by 3/25, 3-day $118, 2- 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve online at chesstour.com. day $117 mailed by 3/18, $130 online until 2 hrs before rd. 1 or at site. proportional, minimum $50,000 (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. Open Section: $7000-4000- 2000-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300, clear/tiebreak winner Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. GMs $100 from prize. U1200 Section EF: all $20 less than above. Questions: [email protected], chesstour.com, chesstour.info. Refunds, Online EF $3 less to MCA members. No checks at site, credit cards $200 bonus. FIDE 2250-2399 $2000-1000, FIDE Under 2250/Unr $2000- 1000. Under 2200/Unr, Under 2000/Unr, Under 1800: each $4000- $15 service charge. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated, after entry). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. or to qualify for Major (see www.peakrating.us). Special 1 yr USCF 2000-1000-700- 600-500-400-300-300-300. Unr prize limit in U2000, $1500. dues with magazine paid with entry: at chessaction. com, Adult $35, Under 1600: $3000-1500-1000-600-500-400-300-200-200-200. Under An American Classic! Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re- 1400, Under 1200: $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-200-200-200. Under A Heritage Event! entry (except Major) $60. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 900/Unr: One 2020 Continental Chess free entry to top 3, plaques to top US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, 10, 1st U700, U500, Unr. Mixed Doubles: male/female combined 2- MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, ILLINOIS rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; must commit player team scores among all sections: $1000-600-400-200. Must average US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) before rd. 3. HR: $110-113-118-123, includes free full hot buffet breakfast. under 2200; may play different sections; register (no extra fee) before 29TH ANNUAL CHICAGO OPEN 888-303-1746, 314-726-5400, request chess rate, reserve by 3/13 or both begin round 2. Teams including an unr limited to $400 prize. Prize Open Section, May 21-25: 9SS, 40/90, SD/30+30, GM & IM norms pos - rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of April 2020 sible, FIDE rated. Under 2300 Section, May 22-25 or 23-25: 7SS, 40/90, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or official limited to $800 in U1200, $1500 U1400, $2500 U1600 or U1800. SD/30+30 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). FIDE rated except rds. 1-2 Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: Direc- Games rated too late for April 2020 list not counted. 2) If any post-event of 3-day. Other Sections, May 22-25, 23-25 or 24-25: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 torAtChess.US, chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. $15 service rating posted 4/6/19-4/6/20 was above 30 points over section maximum, d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/25 d10). charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” prize limit $1500. 3) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, after entry). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. EF: $208 online at chessaction.com by 2/2, $228 by 4/7, all $250 at site. IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 Mailed EF $215 by 2/2, $225 by 3/30, do not mail after 3/30. Open east to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south.) Free parking. Free lectures and US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Section EF $100 more to US players not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over. analysis of your games by GM . $100,000 guaranteed MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, FLORIDA GMs, foreign IMs/WGMs in Open: $180 less ($200 deducted from prize), prize fund. 8 sections (unrated allowed only in Open, U2300, U2100 or US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) US IMs/WGMs & FIDE rated foreign players $100 less ($100 deducted U1000). Open: Open to players who are rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE 18TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS from prize). EF deduction cannot lower prize to below minimum. Open or pay $100 extra (see peakrating.us). $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800- 5SS, Master G/100+30, other sections 40/100, SD/30 d10. 2-day option Minimum prize guarantee if enter online by 3/25 & play all 9 games 600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak winner bonus $300, top FIDE Under in all, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10. Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., (no byes): US GM $300, foreign GM $700, foreign IM/WGM $400, foreign 2400/Unr $2000-1000. Under 2300: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400- Orlando 32819. Free parking. Prizes $17,000 guaranteed. In 7 sections. FM/WIM $200. Under 900/Unr Section EF: $68 online at chessaction.com 300-300-300. Under 2100: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300; Master (2200/up): $1600-800-400-300, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus. by 4/7, $73 mailed by 3/30, $80 at site. Seniors 65/over in U1200/above: unrated limit $1000. Under 1900: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400- FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1200-700-400-200. Class A (1800-1999): $1200- All EF $100 less. CSCA members: online EF $4 less. Re-entry: $100, 300-300-300. Under 1700: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. 700-400-200. Class B (1600-1799): $1200-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599): U2000 & below only. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Special 1 year Under 1500: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under $1000-500-300-200. Class D (1200-1399): $1000-500-300-200. Class E USCF dues with magazine, paid with entry: online at chessaction.com, 1300: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1000: (Under 1200): $600-400-200-100. Rated players may play up one section. Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $1000-500-300-200-200-150-150-100-100-100, unrated limit $200, trophies Unrated may enter A through E, with limit $100 E, $200 D, $300 C, $400 B. $17. 5-day schedule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7, Thu 11 & 6, Fri to first 10, top U800, U600, Unrated. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player combined score among all 10 & 5, Sat 10 & 5, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day schedule (Under 2200): Reg. rating posted 5/19/19-5/19/20 was more than 30 points over section sections: $500-300-200. Must average under 2200; may play different sec- ends Thu 9 am, rds. Thu 10, 2 & 6, Fri 10 & 5, Sat 10 & 5, Sun 10 & 4:30. maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated tions; register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm 3/28. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day schedule (Under 2000 to Under 1400): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds as of May 2020 official list limited to $500 in U1000, $1000 U1300, $1500 $118 online at chessaction.com by 3/25, 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by Thu 7, Fri 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sat 10 & 5, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule U1500, $2000 U1700 or U1900. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to 3/18, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hrs before (Under 1200, Under 900): Reg. ends Fri 9 am, rds. Fri 10, 1:30 & 5, Sat next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female rd 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs; $100 from prize. Class E EF: all $30 less than 10, 1:30 & 5, Sun 10, 1:15 & 4:30. U2200 to U1400 schedules merge & combined 2-player team score: $2000-1000-500-400-300. For Open Section, above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated, compete for same prizes. Byes: all; limit 4 (limit 2 last 4 rds), must commit only rounds 1-7 counted towards doubles. Must average under 2200; may or to play up (see peakrating.us). Special 1 yr USCF with magazine if paid before rd. 4. Ratings: FIDE used in Open, April USCF official in others. play different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic Foreign player ratings: see www.foreignratings.com. Bring set, board, round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $500. Open through U1300 $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry (except Master) $60. 3- clock if possible- none supplied. HR: Grand Pequot Tower (tournament entry fee: $207 online at chessaction.com by 3/19, $227 by 5/20. All $250 day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. site, very luxurious): Fri & Sat $205, other days $149. Fox Tower (5-7 online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site until 1 hour before. 5-day 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. minute walk, connected building): Fri & Sat $175, others $119. Two Trees $235, 4-day $234, 3-day $233, 2-day $232 mailed by 5/11; do not mail All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Master must commit before rd. 2, others Inn (15-20 minute walk, free shuttle), Fri & Sat $145, others $99. For all, entry after 5/11. US IMs/WGMs $100 less; $100 deducted from prize. before rd. 3. HR: $134-134-134-134 (no resort fee), includes resort fee $4.95 resort fee, includes high speed wired internet, fitness center, pool, GMs & foreign IMs/WGMs $27 online by 5/20, $40 at site; $200 deducted benefits (free wireless & entertainment in room, fitness center, etc). Link spa, in room coffee, etc. Use link at chessevents.us or 1-800-FOXWOOD, from prize. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over, except U1000 Section. at chessevents.us or 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 3/13 or reserve by 3/26 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, Under 1000 Section EF: $67 online at chessaction.com by 5/20, 4-day rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or use AWD #D657633 or reserve at chesstour.com. Electronic devices $74, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 mailed by 5/11, all $90 online until 2 hrs before reserve online at chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, rules: See www.devicerules.com. Please leave phone in hotel room, car, round 1 or at site until 1 hr before. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: home, or a bag near your table. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Online EF $5 less to ICA members; join at il-chess.org. ICA Tour event. DirectorAtChess.us, chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. Entries Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: [email protected], Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at ches - posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament chesstour.com, chesstour.info, if no net access 347-201-2269, leave mes - saction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. sage. Refunds, $15 service charge. Entries posted at chessaction.com $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry: $100, no Open to Open. 5-day schedule (Open A Heritage Event! (click “entry list” after entry). Blitz tmt Sat. 10:30 pm, reg. by 10 pm. only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 10 & 5, Sun 10 & US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5, Mon 10 & 4:15. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1500): Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, APR. 11, CONNECTICUT Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 10 & 5, Sun 10 & 5, Mon 10 & 4:15. 3-day schedule APR. 4-5, NEW YORK US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) (U2300 to U1500): Reg. ends Sat 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 5, BLITZ AT FOXWOODS (BLZ) Mon 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule (U2100 to U1500): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, 42ND ANNUAL MARCHAND OPEN 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Foxwoods Resort Casino & Hotel Rds. Sun 10, 11:45, 1:30, 3 & 5, Mon 10 & 4:15. Under 1300 & Under Dr. Erich Marchand “requested that his friends play chess in his memory.” (see Open at Foxwoods). $2000 guaranteed prizes: $400-250-150, 5SS, G/120 d5. Location: Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex (on the MCC 1000 schedules: Same as U2100 to U1500 (4-day, 3-day, 2-day options), 2000-2199 $200-100, U2000/Unr $200-100, U1800 $180-90, U1600 4-day, 3-day & 2-day Campus), 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. except last round Mon is 3:15. schedules merge & $150-80, U1300 $100. EF: $40 by 7 pm 4/11, $50 by 10 pm 4/11. GMs Byes: $17,000 Gtd. Open Section: $3000-2000-1300- 800-500-300. Under 2200 compete for same prizes. OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must $40 from prize. Enter at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 10 pm, rds. Hotel rates: & U2000 each $800-475-280. EF: $89. U1800 Section: $1050-700-400. commit by rd. 4. $114-114-114-114, 800-937-8461, 847-777- 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30. 1 bye allowed (1 point out of 2), must give 6500, reserve by 5/8 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, Under 1600 $700-400. EF: $74. U1400 Section: $580-360-240. Under notice before rd. 2. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign 1200 $340-220. EF $64. U1000 Section: $350-220- 140. Under 800 $175- pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds. player ratings: See foreignratings.com. US player ratings: May official 115. EF: $54. Unrated players in the U1800 section can only win $330, in ratings used; FIDE used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings U1400 $195 & U1000 $100. No limit in Open. Balance to next prize winners. A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! usually used if otherwise unrated. Electronic devices: See devicerules.com. Free EF (deducted from prizes) and $100 appearance award to all GM Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: and IM if paid by 3/20. All EF add $20 after 3/20. All sections USCF rated. APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, MASSACHUSETTS chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, if no net access 347- Ratings as in April Supplement. Bring sets, boards, and clocks – none US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 201-2269, leave message. Refunds, $15 service charge. Entries posted provided. Food court and chess books & equipment sales available on- 29TH ANNUAL EASTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entry). Bring set, board, clock site. No smoking allowed in the Iceplex. Reg.: 8:30-9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 5SS, Master & Expert Sections G/100+30, other sections 40/100, SD/30 if possible- none supplied. Blitz tournament Sun 10:30 pm. 10-2:15-6:30, Sun. 10-2:15. One 1/2 point bye available in round 1, 2, 3, d10 (2-day option in all, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Master & Expert Sections or 4 if requested at entry. Optional first round Friday, 4/3 at 7pm played FIDE rated, except G/60 games. Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St., JUNE 24-25, NEVADA at Rochester Chess Center (register by 6:30pm). Info: 585-442-2430. Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. $20,000 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) Mail entry to: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections: Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500- U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN 14610. Web: nychess.org. Store Website: chessset.com. 300, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300 $800-400. 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56 January 2020 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14

JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, NEVADA norms possible. Under 2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600- available, must commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under ratings); higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes. $20 2020 NATIONAL OPEN 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 service charge for refunds. See Nationals. (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000- 3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under A Heritage Event! JUNE 30, PENNSYLVANIA 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 JULY 5, PENNSYLVANIA US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) $2000-1000. Under 1400: $8000-4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 8TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN ACTION CHAMPIONSHIP 400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500- 32ND ANNUAL WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) 5SS, G/30 d5. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open). Prizes 400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500. Under 900: $1000-600-400-300- 5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Marriott Philadelphia Downtown $2000 based on 55 entries, $1400 min. (70% each prize) guaranteed. 2 300-200-200-200, unrated limit $250, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If (see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open: $500- sections. Open, open to all: $400-200-150, U2200/Unr $180-90, any post-event rating posted 6/27/19-6/27/20 was more than 30 points 300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000: U2000/Unr $160-80. Under 1800/Unr: $250-120-60, U1600 (no Unr) over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Under 26 lifetime games rated $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100, $140-70, U1400 (no Unr) $100. EF: $53 at chessaction.com by 6/28, as of July 2020, prize limit $500 in U900, $1000 U1200, $2000 U1400, unrated limit $200. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 7/5, $50 after $70 online by 9 am 6/30 or at site. GMs $50 from prize. Reg. ends $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July official list not 7 pm 7/5. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, rounds 10, 10:45, 10:30 am 6/30, rounds 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00. Half-pt bye OK counted toward 26 game total. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next 11:20, 11:55, 12:30. Half point bye available (1 point out of 2); must commit any round, limit 1 bye, must commit before rd. 2. Special USCF dues: player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular see World Open. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at 2-player team score: $3000-1500-700-500-300. Must average under 2200; or Blitz used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds. chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). may play different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $500. Entry fee for JULY 7-12, PENNSYLVANIA JUNE 30-JULY 1, PENNSYLVANIA U1400 & up sections: Online at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/13, $318 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) by 5/13, $328 by 6/27, $350 at site until 1.5 hours before round 1, or 14TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL 9TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP online until 2 hrs before. Mailed by 5/15: 6-day $326, 5-day $325, 4-day 9SS, G/100+30. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for 5SS, G/90 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open). $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/15: all $10 more. All $150 more for Open location, rates, parking). $20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Both Open to all females. Prizes $2000 based on 24 entries, $1200 (60% Section if not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE (see peakratings.us). Do are FIDE rated; Premier uses FIDE ratings for pairings & prizes, Expert each prize) minimum. $800-400-200, top U2000 $250, U1700/Unr $200, not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free: section uses USCF ratings (or converted FIDE for foreign players if higher). U1400 $150, plaques to top U1200/Unr, U900. EF: $88 at chessaction.com $200 from prize. IMs, WGMs in Open: EF $100 less, $100 from prize. Premier: open to FIDE 2000/over, USCF 2100/over (see peakratings.us) by 6/28, $92 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 8 am 6/30. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up: all EF or invitees. GM & IM norms possible; satisfies FIDE requirement for GM WGMs & WIMs $80 from prize. Reg. ends 9 am 6/30, rds. Tue 10, 2 & $100 less in U1400 or above sections. U900/Unrated Section EF: $68 title that one norm must be from event with one round per day for 3 days. 6, Wed 10 & 2. Half pt byes OK all rds, limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if online at chessaction.com by 6/27, $73 mailed by 6/13, $80 at site until Prizes $4000-2500-1400-1000-700-500-400, clear or tiebreak bonus $100, U1400), must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF dues: see World 9:30 am 7/3 or online until 9 am 7/3. Greater NY Scholastics reduced top FIDE under 2300/unr $1600-800. Expert: Open to USCF Under 2200 Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, EF winners: U1400/up $200 less, U1200 $100 less, U900 $30 less. No (foreign players, see foreignratings.com). Prizes $2000-1200-800-600- 400- NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open 300-200, top USCF under 2000/unr $1000-500. Premier minimum prize chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/29. Special 1 year USCF guarantees: $600 to foreign GMs, $300 to US GMs & foreign IMs/WGMs dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult (must enter online by 6/14 & complete all 9 games with no byes). Nonresident JULY 1, PENNSYLVANIA $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25, & $17. aliens: see US tax laws at chessaction.org. Premier EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 6-day schedule: Tue/Wed 7 pm, Thu 5 pm, Fri-Sat 10 & 5, Sun 10 & 4:30. $50 online at chessaction.com by 7/5, $80 at site; $100 deducted from 9TH ANNUAL WORLD /7 CHAMPIONSHIP 5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu-Sat 10 am & 5 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 prize (no deduction from minimum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: 5-SS, double round (10 games), G/7 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown pm. 4-day schedule: Thu 10, 1:30 & 5, Fri/Sat 10 & 5, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3- $150 online at chessaction.com by 6/14, $175 by 7/5, $200 7/6-7 or at (see World Open). Prizes $800 guaranteed: $200-120-70, U2100 $120- day schedule: Fri 10, 12:30, 2:30, 5 & 7:30, Sat 10 & 5, Sun 10 & 4:30. site. US FIDE Masters: $200 online by 6/14, $225 by 7/5, $250 7/6-7 or at 60, U1800 $100-50, U1500/Unr $80. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. U900 Section schedule: Fri/Sat 10, 1:30 & 5, Sun 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All site. US players FIDE rated 2100/up or USCF 2200/up: $300 online by GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 10:30 am, rds. 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. One pair schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, 6/14, $325 by 7/5, $350 7/6-7 or at site. Other US players: $400 online by of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds). Entries, re-entries close 90 minutes before 6/14, $425 by 7/5, $450 7/6-7 or at site. Experts Section EF: $250 online affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & round 1. HR: $118-118-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early, chess may by 6/14, $275 by 7/5, $300 7/6-7 or at site. All: Mailed entry all $10 more; prizes. $15 service charge for refunds. sell out by early June. Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day do not mail entry after 6/14. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 An American Classic! (60% off regular rate) for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. Gateway year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: Late reg. A Heritage Event! Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Philadelphia ends Tue 6 pm, rds. Tue 7 pm, Wed/Thu 11 & 5, Fri 11, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 201 Hotel, formerly Sheraton), about $7/day Sat & Sun, $22/day other Two half point byes available; must commit before rd. 4; FIDE norm in days. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or HR: Bring set, board, JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, PENNSYLVANIA Premier not possible if taking bye. see World Open. reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See clock Ent: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) if possible- none supplied. chessaction.com or Continental Chess, foreignratings.com. US player ratings: Official July USCF ratings used; Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: 48TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN July FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings www.chesstour.com, [email protected]. Entries posted at chessaction.com 9SS, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: Players may not possess (click “entry list” after entering). Invitations: [email protected]. 19107, directly across the street from Reading Terminal Market with over cellphones during play; see devicerules.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- 80 food vendors. In 8 sections. $225,000 guaranteed prizes. Unrated tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! may enter only Open, U2200, U2000 or U900 Sections. Free analysis of chesstour.info, [email protected], if no internet access leave message JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, PENNSYLVANIA your games by GM Sam Palatnik 7/1-5, free GM lectures 9 am 7/4 & 7/5. at 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at ches- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Open Section, July 1-5 only: Open to all rated 2200/over USCF or FIDE, saction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Awards: Open through 14TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA OPEN or must pay $150 more. 40/90, SD/30+30, FIDE rated, GM & IM norms U1800 prizes & U900 plaques awarded 7/5, others mailed by 7/24. Bring 5SS, Major G/100+30, other sections 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option possible. Under 2200 Section, July 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 or June 30-July 5: set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Invitations: [email protected]. in other sections, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 40/90, SD/30+30 (4-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 (see World Open). $$14,000 guaranteed. 6 sections. Major: July 10-12 G/35 d10), 40/90 games are FIDE rated. Under 2000 through Under A Heritage Event! only, for 1800/up (see peakrating.us). FIDE. $1400-700-500-300, clear or 1200 Sections, July 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 or June 30-July 5: 40/2, SD/30 d10 JULY 4, PENNSYLVANIA tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top U2200 $600-300. Under 2000: $1200- (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 600-300-200. Under 1800: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1600: $1000-500- 900 Section, July 3-5 only: G/60 d10, play separate schedule. Open: 28TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP 300- 200. Under 1400: $800-400-300-200. Under 1100: $600-300-200- $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus 5SS, G/10 d2, $1800 guaranteed prizes. $400-250-150, top U2300 100. Unrated limit $100 in U1100, $200 U1400, $300 U1600, $400 U1800. $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000- $220, U2100 $200, U1900/Unr $180, U1700 $160, U1500 $140, U1300 Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among 2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first, top 2 $100. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. GMs $40 from prize. Reg: 6-9 all sections: $400-200. Must average under 2200; may play different on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/5 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM pm, rounds 9:30 pm, 10:10, 10:50, 11:25, 12:00. One half point bye sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin round 2. Top 5 sections

WORLD OPEN IN PHILADELPHIA! 9 rounds, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown - $225,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES Open Section: July 1-5, GM & IM norms possible U2200 to U1200: June 30-July 5, July 1-5, 2-5 or 3-5 Under 900 Section: July 3-5 OPEN: all 40/90, SD/30+30. U2200: 40/90, SD/30+30, 4-day rds 1-2 G/60 d10, 3-day rds 1-5 G/35 d10. U2000 TO U1200: 40/2, SD/30 d10, 4-day & 3-day options as above. U900 SCHEDULE: all G/60 d10.

All schedules merge and compete for same prizes.Open & U2200 are FIDE rated, except for U2200 G/60 & G/35 games. Also International July 7-12, Philadelphia Open July 10-12, many other events. See Tournament Life or chessevents.us.

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EF: $118 online at chessaction.com by 7/8, 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea JAN. 26, Pleasanton Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) by 6/15 (do not mail after 6/15), all $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at Chess.com/signature. W. Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Tro- site, or online until 2 hrs before rd. 1. GMs $100 from prize. Under 1100 phies: Must check-in 1:30-2 JAN. 18, Cupertino Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) players w + score, Medals to others. Section EF: all $30 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. Trophies: or no game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues: see World players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Open. Re-entry $60; not available in Major. 3-day schedule: Reg ends game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: JAN. 26, Chess4Less San Jose Swiss90 (3SS, G/90 d5) Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park Free. Prizes: $1,400 ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30; no 2-day Major. All: Half 3 Sections: Reg.: Rds.: JAN. 18, Foster City Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) b/50. 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. 8:30-8:45. point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 3. HR: $118- 118-135, 9-12:30-4. EF: 43 only, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); chessevents.us or 215-625-2900; reserve early, chess block may sell out Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. Park Free. Trophies: players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 1/22. Info: www.bayareachess.com/ by early June. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, 1day. W. Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess- 9:30a-1:30p. EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: tour.com, [email protected]. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. FEB. 1, 20th Gross Memorial Tournament (4SS, G/50 d5) “entry list” after entering). Blitz Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15. JAN. 19, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, 57 Post Street (4th fl.), San Francisco, 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Trophies: CA 94104. 5SS, G/50 d5. Sections & Prizes: Total $720/b40. 1800+: players w + score, medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. $240 $120 $85; u1800: $150 $65 $60. Feb 20 suppl. Entry: $45, $40 MI EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.Bay members, playup: $10 (if rating 1600+), late fee: $5 after 1/28. Reg.: Regional AreaChess.com/signature. W. 9- 9:45am. Rounds: 10a, 12p, 2p, 4p. Contact: [email protected], chessclub.org. W. JAN. 19, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) ALABAMA 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Trophies: FEB. 1, Cupertino Swiss61 (3SS, G/61 d5) players w + score, medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park free. Prizes: JAN. 18-19, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Classes (All- $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Ages)” Championships (GA) game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Rds.: 9-11:20-1:40-4. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & See Georgia. onsite); playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 1/22. Info: www.bayarea , 2020 A.C.P. “Atlanta Winter Congress” (GA) JAN. 19, Fremont Swiss45 (4SS, G/45 d5) chess.com/1day. W. FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16 Prizes: See Grand Prix. Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94538. Park free. $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. FEB. 1, Cupertino Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) FEB. 29, Tom Nard Memorial VI Rds.: 9-10:50-12:40-2:30. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. Trophies: See Grand Prix. full, & onsite); playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 1/9. Info: www.bayarea players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. chess.com/1day. W. EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 18th annual Southern Class Chess.com/signature. W. Championships (FL) JAN. 19, Fremont Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) See Grand Prix. Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94538. Park Free. Trophies: FEB. 1, Cupertino Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. Trophies: EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.Bay players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no ARIZONA AreaChess.com/signature. W. game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JAN. 11-12, 2020 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-N) JAN. 19, Fremont Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) See Nationals. Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94538. Park Free. Trophies: FEB. 2, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park Free. Trophies: JAN. 24-26 OR 25-26, Tucson Open and Scholastics players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. See Grand Prix. game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. EF: 33 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea Chess.com/signature. W. FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest , Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) Class Championships (TX) JAN. 19 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park Free. Trophies: FEB. 2, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) See Grand Prix. players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park Free. Trophies: players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 27th annual Western Class Championships EF: 33 only (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: (CA-S) www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 27 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Grand Prix. JAN. 19, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park Free. Trophies: FEB. 8, Sacramento Swiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Park free. Prizes: $600 See Nationals. players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 27 only (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: b/50. 2 Sections: 1700+, u1700. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 43, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); playup +20, See Nationals. GMs/IMs = $0 by 1/22. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/1day. W. , Chess4Less Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) JAN. 20 , Sacramento Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR x G/30 d5) JUNE 27-28, International Youth Championship (NV) 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park Free. Trophies: FEB. 8 See Nevada. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: players w players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no game. Games EF: 33 only (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: 2:15-5. EF: 27 only (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea ARKANSAS www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Chess.com/signature. W. , Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) JAN. 20 FEB. 8, Pleasanton Swiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park Free. Trophies: Class Championships (TX) Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Prizes: players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no See Grand Prix. $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 27 only (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 1/29. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/ CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN JAN. 25, 1st Memorial Tournament (3SS, G/75 d5) 1day. W. Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, 57 Post Street (4th fl.), San Francisco, FEB. 8, Pleasanton Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE CHESS CLUB CA 94104. 3SS, G/75 d5. Sections & Prizes: Total $720/b40. 1800+: Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Tro- The oldest chess club in the United States, running since 1854! $240 $120 $85; u1800: $150 $65 $60. Jan 20 suppl. Entry: $45, $40 MI phies: players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 57 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94104 - 4th floor. Contact: members, playup: $10 (if rating 1600+), late fee: $5 after 1/23. Reg.: 9:30a-1:30p. EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: Phone: (415) 393-0110, [email protected], www.chess 9- 9:45am. Rounds: 10a, 1p, 4p. Contact: [email protected], www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. club.org. Monthly FIDE Rapid tournament on last Mondays chessclub.org. W. FEB. 8, Pleasanton Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) of each month. Tuesday Night Marathons throughout the year JAN. 25, Cupertino Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Tro- with 3 FIDE rated sections. Free lecture before TNM rounds Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. Trophies: phies: players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 by 3-times US Champion, GM Nick de Firmian. FREE classes: players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. or no game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: GM Nick deFirmian on Wednesdays, FM Paul Whitehead on EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Thursdays, WGM Carla Heredia on Saturdays for kids, and Chess.com/signature. W. FEB. 8, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) Ewelina Krubnik on Sundays for women exclusive. Weekend Trophies: tournaments for regular and scholastic players at MI and other JAN. 25, Cupertino Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) Fairfield, 1755 N. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95112. Park Free. Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. Trophies: players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. locations! Seasonal camps, enrichment classes at schools, centers players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea and at the club throughout the year. Chess coaches wanted game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: Chess.com/signature. W. throughout the year, apply now and get the best pay in the www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. area! Details on our website. FEB. 8, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Fairfield, 1755 N. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95112. Park Free. Trophies: , 2020 U.S. Junior Chess Congress JAN. 11-12 , San Jose Swiss61 (4SS, G/61 d5) players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no See Nationals. JAN. 26 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Prizes: game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: JAN. 12, San Jose Swiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) $1,500 b/48. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Prizes: $1,500 Rds.: 9-11:30-2-4:30. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & FEB. 8-9, NM Paul Gallegos Championship (5SS, G/90 +30) b/48. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-12- onsite); playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 11/28. Info: www.BayArea See Grand Prix. 3. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); playup +20, Chess.com/grandprix. W. GMs/IMs = $0 by 11/27. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. FEB. 9, Chess4Less San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Trophies: JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 11th annual Golden State Open JAN. 26, Pleasanton Swiss61 (4SS, G/61 d5) players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. See Grand Prix. Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Prizes: EF: 33 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea JAN. 18, Cupertino Swiss45 (4SS, G/45 d5) $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Chess.com/signature. W. Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park free. Prizes: Rds.: 9-11:20-1:40-4. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & FEB. 9, Chess4Less San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. onsite); playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 1/16. Info: www.bayarea 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Trophies: Rds.: 9-10:50-12:40-2:30. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% chess.com/1day. W. players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no full, & onsite); playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 1/8. Info: www.bayarea JAN. 26, Pleasanton Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 27 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: chess.com/1day. W. Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Tro- www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JAN. 18, Cupertino Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) phies: players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: FEB. 15, Foster City Swiss45 (4SS, G/45 d5) Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. Trophies: 9:30a-1:30p. EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. Park free. players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Prizes: $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.:

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8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-10:50-12:40-2:30. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 9-12:30-4. EF: 43 only, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); MAR. 7, Pleasanton Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) after 80% full, & onsite); playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 2/5. Info: playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 1/13. Info: www.bayareachess.com/ Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Tro- www.bayareachess.com/1day. W. 1day. W. phies: players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: FEB. 15-17 OR 16-17, 36th Annual (2020) U.S. Amateur Team FEB. 29, Foster City Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) Championship - West Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. Park Free. www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Nationals. Trophies: players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: MAR. 7, Pleasanton Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) 9:30a-1:30p. EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Tro- FEB. 16, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park Free. Trophies: phies: players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. FEB. 29, Foster City Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) or no game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: EF: 33 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. Park Free. www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Chess.com/signature. W. Trophies: players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30- MAR. 7-8, CM Azhar Memorial Championship (5SS, G/90 +30) 2 or no game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. FEB. 23, Pleasanton Swiss61 (4SS, G/61 d5) MAR. 8, Cupertino Swiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Prizes: FEB. 29, San Jose Swiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park free. Prizes: $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Fairfield, 1755 N. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95112. Park Free. Prizes: $1,400 $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-11:20-1:40-4. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9- Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); onsite); playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 2/13. Info: www.BayArea 12-3. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); playup playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 2/27. Info: www.bayareachess.com/ Chess.com/1day. W. +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 2/19. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/1day. W. 1day. W. FEB. 23, Pleasanton Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) MAR. 1, Chess4Less San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) MAR. 8, Cupertino Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Tro- 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Trophies: Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. Trophies: phies: players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. 9:30a-1:30p. EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: EF: 33 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Chess.com/signature. W. www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. FEB. 23, Pleasanton Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) MAR. 1, Chess4Less San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) MAR. 8, Cupertino Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Tro- 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Trophies: Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. Trophies: phies: players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no or no game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 27 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. FEB. 23, Cupertino Swiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 27th annual Western Class Championships MAR. 8, Chess4Less San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park free. Prizes: (CA-S) 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Trophies: $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. See Grand Prix. players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); MAR. 7, Sacramento Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) EF: 33 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 2/13. Info: www.bayareachess.com/ Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: players w + Chess.com/signature. W. 1day. W. score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no game. Games 2:15- MAR. 8, Chess4Less San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) FEB. 23, Cupertino Kids Swiss (PK-12, 4SS, G/30 d5) 5. EF: 27 only (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: www.BayArea 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park free. Trophies: Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. Trophies: Chess.com/signature. W. players w + score, Medals to others. Must check-in 1:30-2 or no players w + score, Medals to others. Reg.: 9-9:15a, Rds.: 9:30a-1:30p. MAR. 7, Sacramento Swiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 27 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: EF: 39 (+15 playup, +15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Park free. Prizes: $600 www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. b/50. 2 Sections: 1700+, u1700. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 23, Cupertino Kids Quads (PK-12, 3RR, G/30 d5) 43, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); playup +20, A State Championship Event! Trophies: GMs/IMs = $0 by 2/26. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/1day. W. Hilton, 10050 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Park Free. MAR. 13-15, 46th CalChess State Scholastics Championship Must check-in 1:30-2 or no players w + score, Medals to others. MAR. 7, Pleasanton Swiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., CA 95054. game. Games 2:15-5. EF: 33 (+15 after 80% full, & onsite). Info: Four Points, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Park Free. Prizes: Park free. Prizes: Trophies to top players with a winning record, top 10 www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. $1,400 b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. school teams and top 5 club teams in each section. Medals to all players. FEB. 23, Chess4Less San Jose Swiss90 (3SS, G/90 d5) Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: 55, Econ 40 w 1/2 prz. (+20 after 80% full, & onsite); Sections based on grades & rating. 1-day Sections: 5SS x G/30 d5. All 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Park Free. Prizes: $1,400 playup +20, GMs/IMs = $0 by 2/26. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/ K-3 unrated & rated under 800 on Sat. All KG, 4-12 rated under 800 on b/50. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, u1400. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 1day. W. Sun. Rds.: 9-11am-1-2:45-4:30pm. Time: 2-day Sections: 6SS x G/75

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d5. All K-12 rated 800+. Rds.: Sat & Sun 9-12:30-3:45. K-12 Champ US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) (1600+) FIDE rated: 5SS x G/90 +30: Sat 9-1:30-6 & Sun 10-2:30. JAN. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, LACC - 2nd Los Angeles Winter See Grand Prix. Blitz: Sections: K-3, 4-6, 7-12. G/5 d0; Fri 6-8pm. Bughouse: (G/5 d0) GM/IM Norm FIDE Sat 6:30-8:30pm. Sections: K-3, 4-6, 7-12. EF: by 2/29 = 1-day $53, 2- 1 section, 9RR, 40/100, SD/30,+30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA day $69. Playup: +20. Late Fee: 3/1-7 +$10, 3/8-10 +$20, 3/11-13 90025, 2nd fl. Rds.: Rd1: 1/17 @ 7 pm. Rd2: 1/18 @ 11 am. Rd3: 1/18 DELAWARE 4pm +$30, onsite +$40. Change Fee is 1/2 of late fee at all times. @ 5 pm. Rd4: 1/19 @ 2 pm. Rd5: 1/24 @ 7 pm. Rd 6: 1/25 @ 11 am. , 52nd annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) Blitz/Bughouse: $15. Register online before Friday 3/13 3pm or onsite JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20 Rd7: 1/25 @ 5 pm. Rd8: 1/26 @ 11 am. Rd9: 1/26 @ 5 pm. Parking: See Grand Prix. Sat/Sun 7:30-8am! CalChess & USCF membership reqrd except KG. Feb Streets. Info: 310/795-5710 or [email protected]. 20 Supp & TD disc to place players. Info/reg: bayareachess.com/states. JAN. 26, Scholastic Chess at South Jersey Innovation Center (NJ) JAN. 18-20 OR 19-20, 6th Annual Dreaming King Open See New Jersey. Quest: [email protected]. W. See Grand Prix. , U.S. Women’s Open (NV) , Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the JUNE 24-25 FEB. 11, 18, 25, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club FEB. 1 OR 2 OR 1-2 See Nationals. TUESDAY EVENINGS; (3-SS, G/1:55 d5) Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, 54th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, USCF’s Longest Running Scholastic! (NY) JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $20 - non- See Nationals. members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free See New York. parking. INFO: (310) 827-2789. JUNE 27-28, International Youth Championship (NV) FEB. 15, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 11th Annual See Nevada. FEB. 15-17 OR 16-17, San Diego Open Greater Mid-Atlantic K-12 Chess Championship (MD) See Grand Prix. See Maryland. MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 27th annual Western Class Championships FEB. 15-16, Dewey Beach Open CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, 5th annual George Washington Open (VA) The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. * See Nationals. See Grand Prix. LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www.ValleyChess- JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) MAR. 7-8, Delaware State Open Chess Championship Club.com. Contact: [email protected]; Saturday & See Nationals. See Grand Prix. Sundays: 10 am-10 pm (INTERMEDIATE class [10:30-11:30 JUNE 27-28, International Youth Championship (NV) JUNE 30, 8th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) am], NOVICE class [12-1 pm] + 3 Tournaments). Sundays: See Nevada. See Grand Prix. 11-7 pm (NOVICE class [12-1 PM] + 2 Tournaments). FIDE & USCF tournaments. Details on our web site. Tuesdays: JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Women’s 7:30-9 pm (Advance lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los COLORADO Championship (PA) Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa See Grand Prix. FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor. Group Classes * Tournaments Class Championships (TX) JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. * Private (1:1) Lessons. Note our monthly major FIDE events. See Grand Prix. We also have the best Weekly FIDE BLITZ tournament on JULY 1, World Open Under 1000 Action (PA) Saturday nights at 6:30 pm. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Pennsylvania. FEB. 29-MAR. 1, Colorado Springs Open THE SOUTH BAY CHESS CLUB 5-SS. Time Control Rds. 1-2 G/90 with 5 seconds delay; Rds. 3-5 G/90 JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World The Only Junior Chess Club in South Bay! (310) 795-5710. * with 30 seconds increment Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. Open (PA) LACC: www.SouthBayChessClub.com; Contact: Mick@South- One open section. EF: $40 if rec’d by 2/26, $45 at site. $5 discount for See Grand Prix. BayChessClub.com; Sundays: 11am-4 pm (Novice & Interm. paid Colorado State Chess Assn. members Additional $5 discount for JULY 5, 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) classes + a Junior Tournaments). Details on our web site. Supporting Members of Colorado Springs Chess Club Cash prizes per See Grand Prix. 22753 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance, CA 90505. Group Classes entries. Second day Byes must be requested before Round 1. Register: * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. 5% off everything 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Rounds: 10 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM Saturday; 10 AM, JULY 6-7, 12th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) with online sign ups. 2:30 PM Sunday. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou See Pennsylvania. Springs, CO 80829. Information: (719) 685 1984 or [email protected] JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) JAN. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Every Saturday & Sunday See Grand Prix. Chess 4 Juniors JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 9 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, See Nationals. JULY 8-10, 10th annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA) LA, 90025, 2nd floor. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $20 (extra $10 non- JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) See Pennsylvania. LACC mbrs. No prize 1/2 EF, siblings 1/2, 1st tourney free for new LACC See Nationals. JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) membership sign ups). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 4. JUNE 27-28, International Youth Championship (NV) See Grand Prix. Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive prizes! Parking: Free See Nevada. on streets & BoA. Free refreshments. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected]. Register Online: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA www.LAChessClub.com for 5% off EF. CONNECTICUT FEB. 7-9 OR 8-9, Baltimore Open (MD) JAN. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC Saturday G/60 JAN. 18, 2020 Greater Hartford Open See Grand Prix. 3 separate events- 1 open section, 3SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica 3SS, G/60 d5. Mill Brook Pl., 1267 Main St. (Rt 31), Coventry, CT 06238. Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $20 (extra $10 non-LACC mbrs). No prizes, EF: $35 Cash Only Onsite Only. $$GTD: $160-80. Reg.: 9:45 am-10:10 FEB. 15, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 11th Annual Siblings 1/2 EF. Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 col- am. Rds.: 10:30, 1:30, 3:45. INFO: [email protected] Dir: Greater Mid-Atlantic K-12 Chess Championship (MD) lections. Parking: Free on streets. Info: (310) 795-5710 or One Section. Accel.Pairings. https://ConnecticutChess.blogspot.com. W. See Maryland. www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected] Register Online: , 5th annual George Washington Open (VA) FEB. 1 OR 2 OR 1-2, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23 www.LAChessClub.com for 5% off EF. 54th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, See Grand Prix. JAN. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC Saturday Blitz FIDE (BLZ) USCF’s Longest Running Scholastic! (NY) JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World 4 separate events- 9SS, G/3’+2’’ FIDE & USCF rated (Blitz). FIDE Rules. See New York. Open (PA) EF: 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd floor. $20 (extra $10 non- , 2020 Eastern Connecticut Open See Grand Prix. Reg.: Rds.: FEB. 22 LACC memb). No prizes, Siblings 1/2 EF. 6-6:30 pm. 6:30 and 3SS, G/60 d5. Mill Brook Pl., 1267 Main St. (Rt 31), Coventry, CT 06238. ASAP thereafter. Prizes: 1/2 Collections. Parking: Free on streets & JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) EF: $35 Cash Only Onsite Only. $$GTD: $160-80. Reg.: 9:45 am-10:10 See Grand Prix. BoA. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChess- am. Rds.: 10:30, 1:30, 3:45. INFO: [email protected] Dir: Club.com Register Online: www.LAChessClub.com for 5% off EF. One Section. Accel.Pairings. https://ConnecticutChess.blogspot.com. W. JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) , LACC Sunday G/30 See Grand Prix. JAN. 5, 12, 19, 26 MAR. 14-15, 53rd annual New York State Scholastic 4 separate events- 1 open section, 5SS, G/30 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $20 (extra $10 non-LACC memb). No prizes, See New York. Siblings 1/2 EF. Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 FLORIDA collections. Parking: Free at BoA & streets. Info: (310) 795-5710 or APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 14th Annual Open At Foxwoods Boca Raton Chess Club www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected] Register Online: See Grand Prix. Friday night tournament games, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.LAChessClub.com for 5% off EF. APR. 11, Blitz at Foxwoods (BLZ) www.bocachess.com, 561-302-4377. JAN. 5, 12, 19, 26, Every Sunday Chess 4 Juniors See Grand Prix. JAN. 11, Alpha Chess Academy Scholastic Tournament 5 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 22753 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, 29th Annual Eastern Class Series of scholastic tournaments on 2019-20 School year. 5SS System, 90505. EF: $20 ($10 extra non-SBCC memb, siblings 1/2, 1st tourney Championships (MA) G/25 d5. American Heritage School plantation Campus, 12200 West free with SBCC membership sign up.) Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; See Grand Prix. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33325. Dual USCF rated event **official done by 4 pm. Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive prizes! rules will apply ** SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT (K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12) Free refreshments. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.SouthBayChessClub.com JUNE 30, 8th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) Other AHS upcoming events: March 14th, April 25th, May 16th and August or [email protected]. Register Online: www.SouthBay- See Grand Prix. 8th. EF: $20. After deadlline $ 25. School team with more than 7 players ChessClub.com for 5% off EF. JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Women’s do get registration bonus. Prizes: top 5 do get trophies per each section. Championship (PA) 3 top teams get trophy. Reg.: Needs to be onsite before 8.45 a.m. or early US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. Rds.: , Santa Monica Bay Chess Club deadline registration date for Jan. 11 tournament: 1/8/2020. first JAN. 7, 14, 21, 28 rounds starts at 9.30 am. The others ASA. Half a point bye for first round TUESDAY EVENINGS; (4-SS, G/1:55 d5) Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (PA) only, if announcing in advanced. ENT: Alpha Chess Academy, P.O. Box 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - non- See Grand Prix. 550296, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33355, 954-822-7533, https://www.alphaches- members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World sacademy.com/tournaments.html. INFO: Grandmaster Gildardo Garcia parking. INFO: (310) 827-2789. Open (PA) [email protected]. www.alphachessacademy.com. USCF JAN. 10-12, 2020 Keres Memorial FIDE See Grand Prix. Membership required. See Grand Prix. JULY 5, 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) JAN. 18-19, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Classes (All- JAN. 11-12, 2020 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-N) See Grand Prix. Ages)” Championships (GA) See Nationals. JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Georgia. JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 11th annual Golden State Open See Grand Prix. JAN. 25, 64 Squares Grand Prix Tournaments (CA-N) JULY 8-10, 10th annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA) 6 Divisions, K1, K3, K5, K8, K12, Non-Member. 5 round SS, G/25 d5 for all See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. sections except K12. K12- 4 Rd. SS G/40 d5. Trophies to Top 5 individuals

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and Top 3 Teams. Address: 10311 NW 58 St., Doral, FL 33178. EF: $16. JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) membership required. Note: The Pen City Parking Lot location 8th Street Visit miamichesspro.com for more information or email [email protected]. See Nationals. and Avenue H. Questions: email [email protected] Gil Luna from the movie Critical Thinking. Dates of upcoming tournaments: FEB. 8, 6th Annual Port of Burlington Reserve Feb. 29th, Apr. 18th, May 2nd. Phone: 305-495-8155. The Loft of Burlington, 416 Jefferson St., Burlington, IA 52601. U1600 4 FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16, 2020 A.C.P. “Atlanta Winter Congress” (GA) ILLINOIS round Swiss G/60 d5 Rounds 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:45pm Asap. EF: $30 See Grand Prix. JAN. 17-19 OR 18-19, Chicago Chess Center 3rd Jane Addams before Feb 3, $40 after or onsite, Prizes: $150 1st place, $100 second, $75 3rd $50 for U1400. Board Raffle Prizes! Free regular Scholastic mem- FEB. 28-MAR. 1 OR FEB. 29-MAR. 1 (NOT FEB. 15-17), 2020 Memorial U.S. Amateur Team South Championship - Note Date Change (NC) See Grand Prix. bership if expired or new member for all sections. See Carl Dunn Memorial – 6th Annual Port of Burlington Open TLA for contact and entry details. See Nationals. FEB. 1, Greater Chicago K-12 Championships! , 6th Annual Port of Burlington RBO MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 18th annual Southern Class McCormick Place - West Building, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr., FEB. 8 Championships Chicago, IL. Chicago’s Official Scholastic Championship. Sponsored The Loft of Burlington, 416 Jefferson St., Burlington, IA 52601 5 round swiss G/30 d5. EF: $15, $20 After Feb 3rd or onsite. 5 Rounds: Sat 10, See Grand Prix. by Renaissance Knights, Kasparov Chess Foundation, CPS Academic Chess, & SBB Research Group. Open to all players in grades 12 & below throughout 11, 1pm, rounds 4 and 5 ASAP. Prizes: Trophies 1-5th place U1000, APR. 24-26, 2020 National Junior High School (K-9) Championship the Midwest. *** 101 INDIVIDUAL & 30 TEAM TROPHIES ***. Free entry U800, U600 1st and 2nd U400 1st and 2nd, U200 1st and Unrated 1st See Nationals. to Chicago Public School students that participate in the CPS Academic and 2nd, Board Raffle Prizes Free regular scholastic membership if JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Women’s Chess or the Cops & Kids Chess programs through January 27. expired or new member for all sections. See Carl Dunn Memorial – 6th Championship (PA) DETAILS: Championship Sections: 4-SS, G/40 d5. Rounds: 10:00, 12:30, Annual Port of Burlington Open TLA for contact and entry details. See Grand Prix. 2:30 & 4:30 Reserve & Novice Sections: 5-SS, G/25 d5. Rounds: 10:00, FEB. 8-9, Carl Dunn Memorial - 6th Annual Port of Burlington Open 12:00, 2:00, 3:30 & 5:00. Awards Ceremony: 6:30 pm. Entry Fee: $45 by See Grand Prix. JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. 12/30; $55 by 1/13; $70 by 1/27, $80 after 1/27. On-site entry receives MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 24th annual Mid-America Open (MO) zero point 1st round bye. Discounts: $30 off for students from Title I See Grand Prix. JULY 1, World Open Under 1000 Action (PA) under resourced schools, $5 off to additional siblings & team members See Pennsylvania. registering together. Online Entries / info: http://greaterchicago.rknights. MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 29th annual Chicago Open (IL) JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World org Section/Roster Changes: online only by 1/30, $15 fee after 1/15. Open (PA) Refunds: $10 fee per registered player if requested before day of event. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Byes: Half-point byes will be available for only one round except last round, if requested before the day of the tournament. SECTIONS / AWARDS: JULY 5, 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) PRIMARY (K-3): Championship: open to all. Trophies: top 8 players, KANSAS See Grand Prix. top 3 schools. Reserve U600: open to players rated Under 600. Trophies: FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest JULY 6-7, 12th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) top 8 players, top 3 schools. Novice U200: open to players rated Under Class Championships (TX) See Pennsylvania. 200 / Unrated. Trophies: top 10 players, top 3 schools. ELEMENTARY See Grand Prix. (K-6): Championship: open to all. Trophies: top 10 players, top 3 schools. JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 24th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix. Reserve U800: open to players rated Under 800. Trophies: top 10 players, top 3 schools. Novice U300: open to players rated Under 300 / Unrated. See Grand Prix. JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) Trophies: top 15 players, top 5 schools. JUNIOR HIGH (K-9): Championship: See Grand Prix. open to all. Trophies: top 8 players, top 2 school. Reserve U900: open to KENTUCKY players rated Under 900. Trophies: top 8 players, top 2 schools. Novice GEORGIA U400: open to players rated Under 400 / Unrated. Trophies: top 8 players, FEB. 8, The Boone County Chess Challenge! top 2 schools. HIGH SCHOOL (K-12): Championship: open to all. Trophies: Where: Boone County Public Library (Hebron branch), 1863 North Bend US Chess Junior Grand Prix! top 8 players, top 2 school. Reserve U1100: open to players rated Under Rd., Hebron, KY 41048. Registration: 10 a.m. There will be 6 sections, 3 JAN. 18-19, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Classes (All- 1100 / Unrated. Trophies: top 8 players, top 2 schools. rated and 3 unrated, both sections further divided into under 1200, under Ages)” Championships 1600, and under 2000. There will be three in a section, G/30, no time FEB. 21-23, 2020 U.S. Amateur Team Championship - North delay, 2 rounds and a full point entry. Medals will be awarded to the 1st 5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5241 New Peachtree Rd., Cham- See Nationals. blee, GA 30341. $3,500 b/70, $2000 guaranteed. 4 sections. “SENIOR” place winner in each 3 person section. You are welcome to bring your own Class: Open to players born in 1970 or earlier. “JUNIOR” Class: Open MAR. 14, 18th Annual Mark Oestriech Memorial Chess Tournament clock and/or tournament set. Contact: [email protected] to register. to players born in 1971 thru 1985. “SOPHOMORE” Class: Open to Salem Community Activities Center, 416 East Oglesby St., Salem, IL FEB. 15, Urban Blitz Chess (BLZ) players born in 1986 thru 2000. “FRESHMAN” Class: Open to players 62881. Swiss System – 3 rounds USCF Rated, Sponsored by the Southern Highland Park Baptist Church, 3700 Shanks Ln., Louisville, KY 40203. Reg- born in 2001 or later. PRIZES (each class): 1st - $350 & “Class Cham- Illinois Chess League. Time Controls 30/70, then 40/60 No sudden istration: 9:30 to 9:45 a.m., G/5 d0. Quads, Double round robin, 6 rounds. pionship” Plaque; 2nd – $175; 1st Under 1800 and 1st Under 1500, death – Entry fee: $15.00 – Registration from 8:00-9:15a.m. Rounds Entry fee: $8.00. 1st place wins $20.00 dollars based on four paid in full each $175. All Players Must Present Picture-ID With Birth Year At Reg- 9:30a.m., 1:00p.m., 5:00p.m. – Prize fund: $360.00, based on 30 players. entries in the quad. Bonus -Everyone who finishes with a perfect 6 point istration/Check-In. Entry Fee: $55 if rec’d by 17-JAN; $60 at site. 1st-$80, 2nd-$40, A,B,C,D/E/ Unr $60.00 each – Entries: Carl Purcell record receives a chess book! Affordable concessions available on site. Unrated: $30. Schedule: Registration ends SAT 10:00am. Rounds: SAT 618-267-8145, 2749 S. Broadway, Salem, IL 62881 or purcellelectric@sbc- Be ready to provide your USCF membership # on-site. For more infor- 10:30am, 3:00pm, 7:30pm; SUN 10:00am, 3:30pm. Time controls: globalnet. mation, please contact: [email protected]. G/105 d10. 1/2-Pt. Byes: Available any round (limit two) — must MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 24th annual Mid-America Open (MO) JUNE 20, West Louisville Chess Classic request 1/2-Pt. Byes before Round One commences (no changes after- See Grand Prix. wards). Players Must Bring Sets, Boards, and Clocks – None Are Regional tournament...Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. Supplied By The Tournament Promoters. Entries and Information: APR. 17-19, 2020 All-Girls National Championships presented Held at the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. See: (www.thewest- americanchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389. PHONE CALLS ONLY by the Kasparov Chess Foundation, Renaissance Knights Chess louisvillechessclub.com) and/or our facebook page: The West Louisville AFTER 17-JAN – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please. Federation & US Chess Chess Club official page for more information and to register. FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16, 2020 A.C.P. “Atlanta Winter Congress” See Nationals. JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World See Grand Prix. MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 29th annual Chicago Open Open (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. FEB. 28-MAR. 1 OR FEB. 29-MAR. 1 (NOT FEB. 15-17), 2020 U.S. Amateur Team South Championship - Note Date Change (NC) JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals. See Nationals. LOUISIANA , 2020 National Open (NV) MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 18th annual Southern Class JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28 FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest Championships (FL) See Nationals. Class Championships (TX) See Grand Prix. JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World See Grand Prix. Open (PA) JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 18th annual Southern Class Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Championships (FL) See Grand Prix. JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) MAINE JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. FEB. 29, 7th Queen City Tornado (NH) See Grand Prix. INDIANA HAWAII APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 14th Annual Open At Foxwoods (CT) FEB. 15, Southern Indiana Open/Reserve (U1800) See Grand Prix. JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) See Grand Prix. APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, 29th Annual Eastern Class See Nationals. MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 24th annual Mid-America Open (MO) Championships (MA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. IDAHO MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 29th annual Chicago Chandra Alexis Chess Club Open (IL) MARYLAND Monthly Rated Game per Week. Meridian Library, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., See Grand Prix. Meridian, ID 83642. Every Tuesday 5:30pm-8pm – unfinished games MARYLAND CHESS TOURNAMENTS JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World Maryland Chess runs 21+ annual K-12 tournaments every other are adjourned. USCF rated G/60 d5; Qualifying FIDE section G/90+30. Open (PA) EF: Free. Reg: chandraalexischessclub.org. George (208) 375-1211. Saturday from September through June & 12+ annual 1-day See Grand Prix. or multi-day open tournaments for adults & K-12 players on US Chess Junior Grand Prix! weekends. See www.MDChess.org for tournament an - JAN. 25-26, January FIDE Invitational at Boise State Student Union nouncements, registration for tournaments, updated wallcharts, 1700 W. University Dr., Boise, ID 83725. Bishop Barnwell Room, Second IOWA live standings, signup for K-12 & open e-newsletters, lists of Floor. SS: 5, Rds.: Sat: 9, 1:30, 5; Sun: 9, 1:30. USCF G/90 d5 FIDE: 4+ JAN. 11, Snow Fort Open coaches & clubs, camp announcements, & news. K-12 MD Qualifying FIDE Rated G/90,+30. Prizes: $130 based on 10 paid entries. Knights of Columbus, 807 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA. 4-SS, G/45 d5. players who compete in the Varsity section (for players rated EF: $16 - Unrated Free. Reg.: chandraalexischessclub.org, George (208) Reg.: 9:45 - 10:30. Rds.: 10:45 - 1:00 - 3:00 - 5:00. EF: $20 if rec’d by 1600+) of 1 of 8+ annual MD-Sweet-16 Qualifiers can qualify 375-1211, Senior TD and FIDE National Arbiter George Lundy. Jan. 10, $25 at site. Ent: Mail to Robert Beelman, 1102 29th St., Fort for the $48,000+ scholarship to the University of Maryland, JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Madison, IA 52627 or email [email protected]. paypal accepted or pay Baltimore County awarded annually. UMBC is a perennial top- See Nationals. upon arrival. $$ $240, b/16. 1st 90, 2nd 60, 3rd 40 under 1400 50. USCF 10 contender for the collegiate national chess championship.

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U.S. Chess Center JULY 4, 28th Annual World Open G/10 Championship (PA) JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (PA) Website: www.chessctr.org/ - 8560 2nd Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Activities: Monday – Thursday evenings starting at 7:00 pm, Saturday , 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) , World Open Under 1000 Action (PA) afternoons 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. JULY 5 JULY 1 See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 52nd annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) , 12th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 6-7 JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World See Pennsylvania. Open (PA) JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20, Chesapeake Open , 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 7-12 See Grand Prix. , 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) , Baltimore Open JULY 5 FEB. 7-9 OR 8-9 JULY 8-10, 10th annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. JULY 6-7, 12th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) FEB. 15, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 11th Annual , 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) Greater Mid-Atlantic K-12 Chess Championship JULY 10-12 OR 11-12 See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute & Western High School, 1400 W. Cold JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21209. Open to all K-12 players from anywhere. See Grand Prix. 5 Sections. Championship: 1500+, K-12, 4SS, G/45 d5, Rds.: 9:30- MASSACHUSETTS JULY 8-10, 10th annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA) 11:30-1:30-3:30. 1000-1499: 1000-1499, K-12, 5SS, G/35 d5, Rds.: See Pennsylvania. 9:30-11-12:30-2-3:30. U1000 HS & MS: under 1000 or unr, grades 6-12, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, G/30 d5, Rds.: 9:30-10:45-12-1:15-2:30. 500-999 K-5: 500-999, K-5, JAN. 8, 15, 22, 29, FEB. 5, Reggie Boone Memorial JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) 5SS, G/30 d5, Rds.: 9:30-10:45-12-1:15-2:30. U500 K-5: under 500 or unr, 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg See Grand Prix. K-5, 5SS, G/25 d5, Rds.: 9:30-10:30-11:30-12:30-1:30. Trophies per section: State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual top 25% of individuals; top 40% of teams. EF: $30 through 02.11; $45 club dues or $1 per game. Reg.: 6:30-7 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. through 02.13; $60 by 8 AM, 02.15 (half-point bye possible in Rd. 1); $80, Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: Chess books to 1st-2nd, top U1810, U1610, MICHIGAN 8-9 AM, 02.15 (on site; if space available; half-point bye likely in Rd. 1). U1410. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 29th annual Chicago Provided: sets, boards, notation sheets, & pencils. Bring . Food [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org Open (IL) available for purchase. Contact: [email protected]. Register: WEB: 1/8. Free parking. “Chess Chat” DVD shown at 6:40 p.m. W. www.mdchess.com. See Grand Prix. FEB. 1 OR 2 OR 1-2, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the FEB. 15-16, Dewey Beach Open (DE) 54th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World See Grand Prix. USCF’s Longest Running Scholastic! (NY) Open (PA) See Grand Prix. FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, 5th annual George Washington Open (VA) See New York. See Grand Prix. FEB. 29, 7th Queen City Tornado (NH) MAR. 7-8, Delaware State Open Chess Championship (DE) See Grand Prix. MINNESOTA See Grand Prix. MAR. 14-15, 53rd annual New York State Scholastic MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 29th annual Chicago JUNE 30, 8th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) Open (IL) See Grand Prix. See New York. See Grand Prix. , 9th annual World Open Women’s , 14th Annual Open At Foxwoods (CT) JUNE 30-JULY 1 APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12 JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. Open (PA) See Grand Prix. APR. 11, Blitz at Foxwoods (BLZ) (CT) See Grand Prix. JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, 29th Annual Eastern Class JULY 1, World Open Under 1000 Action (PA) Championships MISSISSIPPI See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World JUNE 30, 8th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) Class Championships (TX) Open (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Women’s MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 18th annual Southern Class JULY 2, 3, 4, 5, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) Championship (PA) Championships (FL) See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. CHECK OUT US CHESS CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS!

Correspondence Chess Matches (two players) 2020 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship TW O O R S I X - G A M E O P T I O N S . E N T R Y F E E : $ 5 . US CHESS $800 FIRST PRIZE K WIN A CORRESPONDENCE CHESS TROPHY rd Four-player, double round-robin with rating-level (0000-1499; 73 ANNUAL (PLUS TITLE OF US CHESS GOLDEN KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) 1500-1799; 1800-2000+) pairings. 1st-place winner re ceives a trophy. 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25 ENTRY FEE: $10. These US Chess Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all US Chess members who reside on the North American continent, islands, or Hawaii, as well as those US Chess members with an APO or FPO address. US Chess members who reside outside of the North Am erican con- K VICTOR PALCIAUSKAS PRIZE TOURNAMENTS Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with each tinent are welcome to participate in e-mail events. Your US Chess membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees of six opponents. 1st-place winner receives $130 cash prize must be paid in U.S. dollars. Those new to US Chess Corre spond ence Chess, please estimate your strength: Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); and a certificate signed by Victor Palciauskas. Class B: 1600-1799 (strong); Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below (beginner level). Note: Prize fund based on 200 ENTRY FEE: $25. entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. K JOHN W. COLLINS MEMORIAL CLASS TOURNAMENTS Four-player, double round-robin with rating-level (0000-1499; 1500-1799; 1800-2000+) pairings (unrateds welcome). 1st-place 2020 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship winner receives a John W. Collins certificate. (SEVEN-PLAYER SECTIONS, ONE GAME WITH EACH OF SIX OPPONENTS.) ENTRY FEE: $7. US CHESS th ANNUAL $800 FIRST PRIZE Email Rated Events (need email access) 17 (PLUS TITLE OF US CHESS ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) K LIGHTNING MATCH 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25 Two players with two or six-game option. ENTRY FEE: $5. These US Chess Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all US Chess members with e-mail access. Your US Chess membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Maximum number of tournament entries allowed for the K SWIFT QUADS year for each player is ten. Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. Four-player, double round-robin format. 1st-place prize US Chess CC entry credit of $30. Rating-Levels 0000-1499; 1500-1799; 1800-2000+. TO ENTER: 800-903-USCF(8723) OR FAX 931-787-1200 OR ONLINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG ENTRY FEE: $10. Name______US CHESS ID#______K WALTER MUIR E-QUADS (WEBSERVER CHESS) Address ______City______State ___ ZIP ______Four-player, double round-robin webserver format tournament Phone ______E-mail______Est. Rating ______with class-level pairings. 1st-place receives a certificate. ENTRY FEE: $7. To pay with credit card please call US Chess. Please check event(s) selected. K Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. *Note: This may slow down your assignment. NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter Muir E-Quads & Electronic Knights, players will use post office mail, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO US CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, US CHESS, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557 unless opponents agree to use e-mail.

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JAN. 18, ICA Super Saturday Quads Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st MISSOURI 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email [email protected] 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the for more information. FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest Class Championships (TX) tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. , Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st FEB. 1 OR 2 OR 1-2 See Grand Prix. 54th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email [email protected] USCF’s Longest Running Scholastic! (NY) MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 24th annual Mid-America Open for more information. See New York. See Grand Prix. , Westfield Winter Scholastic JAN. 19 , Westfield Super Sunday $5 Quads Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, FEB. 2 MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 29th annual Chicago Please note the early start time! Open (IL) U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45 p.m. U1250 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark EF: Prizes: Register: & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00 p.m. EF: $30, $25 St., Westfield, NJ 07090. $5. None. 10:00-10:30 See Grand Prix. Rounds: Info: members. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be a.m. 10:30 a.m., 12:20, 2:05 p.m. http://westfieldchess JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World charged $5 less! Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks club.org/Events.html, [email protected] Open (PA) used. See USCF Rule 34E. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Info: http://west- FEB. 7-9 OR 8-9, Baltimore Open (MD) See Grand Prix. fieldchessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] See Grand Prix. JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) JAN. 19, Westfield G/75 FEB. 9, Westfield G/50 Quads See Grand Prix. 2 round quads. G/70 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 3-RR. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, EF: $5. Prizes: None. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Rounds: 12:15, $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 3:00 p.m. Pairings: 3-1, 2-4 then 1-2, 4-3. Info: http://westfieldchess- 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first MONTANA club.org/Events.html, [email protected] in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:10, 4:05 p.m. Info: http://westfield- chessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 25, Hamilton Chess Club Quads JAN. 25-26, January Thaw 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., FEB. 15-16, Dewey Beach Open (DE) Open. 5 SS, G/90 d5. Delta Helena Colonial Hotel (Marriott), 2301 Colonial Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per See Grand Prix. Dr., Helena, MT 59601. Phone (406) 443-2100. EF: $30, Jrs-$15. USCF & Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. More MCA membership required, OSA. Reg.: 8:30 - 9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 1:30, 6:00 FEB. 15-17, 50th World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East information: hamiltonchessclub.com or 609-758-2326 leave message Championship - Golden Anniversary! / 8:30AM, 12:30. $$: 1st-$75, 2nd-$50. Contact: Murray Strong, 406-459- or text 609-351-2437. W. 6684. [email protected], www.montanachess.org. See Nationals. , ICA Super Saturday Quads JAN. 25 , 5th annual George Washington Open (VA) 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23 See Grand Prix. NEVADA 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. A State Championship Event! JAN. 11-12, 2020 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-N) Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st FEB. 23, New Jersey State Elementary Championships See Nationals. place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email [email protected] 5SS, G/25 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, for more information. JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 11th annual Golden State Open NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes (CA-N) JAN. 26, Westfield G/45 Quads from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 2 Sections: Elementary (K-6) & See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, Primary (K- 3). All: Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Elementary $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before & Primary: Top 5 in each grade. Rds.: 10 am then ASAP. Top 4 scores MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 27th annual Western Class Championships 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first constitute the team score for Elementary; top 3 for Primary. EF: $35 (CA-S) in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45 p.m. Info: http://westfield- before 2/17, $50 at site. USCF memb. req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00am After See Grand Prix. chessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] 9:00am 1/2 point bye for round 1. Info: 732 259-3881. Ent: Hal Sprech- man, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by 9:00 pm Feb 22 JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open JAN. 26, Scholastic Chess at South Jersey Innovation Center See Nationals. at www.NJSCF.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, section, 2003 Lincoln Dr., West Marlton, NJ 08053. 4 rds. G/25 d5, Beginning at date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open 12:15 and ASAP: OPEN (Players K-12), RESERVE (K-12 U-1000), NOVICE address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. See Nationals. II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8). Plaques to top 3 school teams, top 5 in each section Medals to all players. Pre-registration online, $35 A State Championship Event! , International Youth Championship JUNE 27-28 Info and online registration at https://snjchess.com/register. On-site , New Jersey Junior High School Championship In 4 Sections by age: FEB. 23 6-SS, G/60 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort. 14 11-12 noon $45. Inquiries to [email protected] 5SS, G/25 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, & Under Premier (under 1800), 14 & Under Reserve (under 1000), 9 & NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes Under Premier (under 1800), 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies , Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 JAN. 26 from Garden State Parkway exit 109. Section: JHS (K-9). ALL: Trophies to top 10 and tied for 10th in each section plus class and team trophies. Sections to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores 1st Place in each section wins a Computer loaded with valuable Chess 4SS, G/30 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack. NJ constitute team score. EF: $35 before 2/16, $50 at site. USCF memb. Software and hundreds of Videos, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 07601. All players with 2.5 points or more will receive a trophy! USCF req’d. Reg.: 8- 9:00 am. After 9:00 am, half-point bye for round one. 250-150-100. Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. Memb Req’d For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. For info, call 201-797-0330, email INFO: 732-259-3881, [email protected]. ENT: Hal Sprechman, EF $89 by 4/30, $99 by 5/31, $120 later. Half point bye in any round [email protected] or visit icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by Jan 20th) (limit 2) if requested in advance. Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by 9:00pm Feb 22 at $35 At Site $40 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive www.NJSCF.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of 10-1-3:30. Youth Blitz: 6/26 6:30 p.m. ($30 by 5/31 $40 later). HR: a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 Junior Novice (not birth, USCF ID #, & expiration date, mailing address, phone number & $70, $97 Friday and Saturday (800) 732-7117. ENT: Vegas Chess Fes- USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. tivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChess 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr Festival.com. players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section FEB. 23 , Westfield G/60 & G/45 Quads 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unrated players 3-RR. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, $25 K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each 4-player section. Register: 11:30 NEW HAMPSHIRE d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unrated players K a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! 2 Sections: 1000 & over, Under 1000. 1000 & , 7th Queen City Tornado thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 FEB. 29 d5 U1400: over: G/55 d5. Rounds: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45 p.m. Under 1000: G/40 d5. See Grand Prix. Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. Enter online at www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_ Rounds: 12:15 then ASAP (10-15 minutes between rounds.) Info: west - APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 14th Annual Open At Foxwoods (CT) nj/ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail checks to Diana Tulman, 28 Can- fieldchessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] See Grand Prix. terbury Ln., New Milford. NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International MAR. 1 , Westfield G/45 Quads APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, 29th Annual Eastern Class Chess Academy. W. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, Championships (MA) JAN. 26, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship $25 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:20 See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/60 d5 Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack. NJ a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, 07601. Open to all ages with rating below 1600. Prize Fund ($$ b/25) will be charged $5 less! Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45 p.m. Info: west - 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50, Call 201-797- fieldchessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] NEW JERSEY 0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net for more info. A Heritage Event! ADV EF (pmk by Jan 20th) $40. At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st JAN. 4, ICA Super Saturday Quads A State Championship Event! rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, , New Jersey High School Team Championship 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at www.icanj.net/chess_ MAR. 7-8 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the 5SS, G/60 d5. Union County Vocational - Technical High School, 1776 class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments or mail to Diana Tulman, 28 Can- Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Change in format from previous tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. terbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International years: this year we will follow an INDIVIDUAL - TEAM format, students Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st Chess Academy. W. place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email [email protected] will play as individuals in Three Sections: 1) VARSITY (grades 9-12) the for more information. JAN. 26, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship five Highest Rated players from the same school will constitute a team. A See Grand Prix. second VARSITY team may be entered consisting of the 6th through 10th JAN. 11, ICA Super Saturday Quads 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). FEB. 1, Princeton Day School Chess Tournament next highest rated players from the same school. Schools with 4 or less 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the 650 The Great Road, Princeton. MORNING SECTIONS: 3 rds. G/55 d5, players and/or individuals may enter this section. Trophies: to top 5 Teams, tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:30 and must prereg- top 10 individuals. JUNIOR VARSITY (grades 9-12) the top 4 rated players Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st ister: NEAR MASTERS (players K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS will constitute a team. A second JUNIOR VARSITY team may be entered place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email [email protected] (players K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). AFTERNOON SEC- consisting of the 5th through 8th next highest rated players from the same for more information. TIONS: 4 rds. G/25 d5, Beginning at 12:20 (round times will be school. Schools with 3 or less players and/or individuals may enter this accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 section. Trophies to Top 5 Schools, top 10 individuals. 3) BOOSTER (grades JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 52nd annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) U- 800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8), K-1 (unrated), K-12) Open to all grades, all ages. Trophies to Top 5 players. ALL SECTIONS: See Grand Prix. NO SCORE K-1 (novice). Plaques to top 3 school teams under 1000, top USCF membership required. Entry Fee: before 12am 3/2/20, TEAMS: 5 JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20, Chesapeake Open (MD) 8 in each section under 1000, and to top 6 in each section over 1000. players = $150; 4 players = $120. Smaller TEAMS and Individuals $30 See Grand Prix. Medals to all players. Pre-registration online, $40 paid at the door. Info per player. After 3/2/20 or at the door $5 extra per person. On site REG: 8-9:30am after 9:30 – 1/2 point bye for round 1. Registration: Full name, JAN. 18, 112th Central Jersey Chess Tournament and online registration at https://www.pds.org/school-life/chess-tour- Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated sections, each naments. On-site 11-12 noon $50. Pizza bar will be open. Inquiries to USCF ID # and expiration date, School, grade, Coaches or Parents Phone K-12, 4 rds, G/25 d5: Open (1100+), U1100, U800, U500. 2 unrated Jairo or Bonnie at [email protected] #. Make checks out to NJSCF. Rounds : Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15; Sun 10, 12:45. Please bring clocks and sets. Qs??? Email [email protected] or call JIM 732- sections, 4 rds. Intermediate (K-8), Beginners (K-2). Trophies to 1st- FEB. 1, ICA Super Saturday Quads 3rd and top school/club team per section, medals to all! $40 pre-reg 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 610-1357. online by 1/16, $50 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 at 2pm. newjerseychess@ 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the MAR. 7-8 , Delaware State Open Chess Championship (DE) gmail.com, www.njchess.com tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. See Grand Prix.

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MAR. 8, Westfield G/50 Quads NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. official rating at match date or unr.), G/60 d10. All: May be limited to 64 3-RR. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, players each date (entries may be subject to wait list). Individual prizes: $25 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:20 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to free entry to 3 specified Continental Chess tmts. thru 12/31/20 to 1st, 2 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, www.njscf.org for more information. You must play at the site closest to free entries to 2nd each section. Plaques to top 3 each section. Second- will be charged $5 less! Rounds: 12:15, 2:10, 4:05 p.m. Info: west- your home via GPS. Playoff will be held to determine the NJ representative Half Bonus Prize: 1 free entry to top-scorer (not counting half-point byes), fieldchessclub.org/Events.html, [email protected] to the Haring Tournament of Champions. among all 3 sections, in rds. 8-14. Varsity Section Bonus Prize: 1 extra APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 14th Annual Open At Foxwoods (CT) free entry to Clear First in Varsity (playoff between top 2 on tiebreak if tie MAR. 14-15, 53rd annual New York State Scholastic Team prizes: Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) See Grand Prix. for 1st in Varsity: may be fast game). free entry to 1 CCA tmt. thru 12/31/20 to the 4-top-scoring players from same school across all 3 See New York. APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, 29th Annual Eastern Class sections, plaques to top 3 overall team scores. Mixed Doubles (2-player A State Championship Event! Championships (MA) male/female team, avg. rating U2200, may be in different sections and from MAR. 22, 2020 NJ State North Individual Grades 9-12 See Grand Prix. different schools, must sign-up by 2/9, no extra fee): free entry to 1 CCA Championship JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) tmt. thru 12/31/20 to 1st Mixed Doubles team, chess sets to top 3 Mixed 4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ, (973) 219- See Nationals. Doubles. Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for CCA 6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 3/17/2020 to tmts. with 100% guaranteed prizes. Rds. 10 am all sections, then 12:30 pm Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) Novice; 1:15 pm JV; 2 pm Varsity each date. EF: $30 each date per player if njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: See Nationals. paid by 6 pm the day before match, $35 later, at least 30 min. before game, $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm JUNE 30, 8th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) $10 less if rated over 1999. Optional $550 EF per school for up to 6 players and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for See Grand Prix. for all 7 dates (school EF $10 less per player over 1999). Ent: www.mag- more information. You must play at the site closest to your home via nusleague.org. Each date’s games submitted for USCF rating prior to next JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Women’s date’s games; Varsity games may be submitted to FIDE on separate schedule. GPS. Playoff will be held to determine the NJ representative to the Championship (PA) Denker HS Tournament of Champions. Players must re-confirm before each date; official USCF rating list in effect See Grand Prix. on each date used for that date (unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise A State Championship Event! JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (PA) unrated or if requesting to play in Varsity). Limit 8 half-point byes (2 byes MAR. 22, 2020 NJ State North Individual Grades 6-8 See Grand Prix. max. rds. 11-14), commit by Feb. 9 (by May 1 for players with minus scores Championship if team also has minus score); TD may assign byes to players whose ratings , World Open Under 1000 Action (PA) 4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ, (973) 219- JULY 1 exceed previous match section limit. $20 fine for forfeits. $60 refunded to 6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 3/17/2020 to See Pennsylvania. schools paying school EF if no forfeits for entire season. Teammate pairings Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World avoided but possible. Free entries divided on ties. See www.magnusleague.org njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: Open (PA) for rules and special situations. Bonus Points and/or prizes may be awarded $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm See Grand Prix. each date! Bring clocks! Info: [email protected], chesscentr@ and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for gmail.com. $15 service charge for refunds. School purchase orders: Chess , World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) more information. You must play at the site closest to your home via JULY 2, 3, 4, 5 Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. W. Note: this GPS. Playoff will be held to determine the NJ representative to the See Pennsylvania. supersedes the Sep., Oct., Nov. CL issues. Barber 6-8 Tournament of Champions. JULY 4, 28th Annual World Open G/10 Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. JAN. 2, 8, 15, 22, 29, Community Chess Club of Rochester A State Championship Event! Wed/Thu Night chess! MAR. 22, 2020 NJ State North Individual Grades K-5 JULY 5, 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Championship See Grand Prix. Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members 4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ, (973) 219- JULY 6-7, 12th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:15 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. 6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 3/17/2020 to See Pennsylvania. Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at US Chess Junior Grand Prix! njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) JAN. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6th Long Island CC Jan. Open $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $110-90. Top U- and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for JULY 8-10, 10th annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA) more information. You must play at the site closest to your home via See Pennsylvania. 2000, U-1500/unr. $60 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. UNRATED GPS. Playoff will be held to determine the NJ representative to the FREE! Reg.: 6:45 - 7:15 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 Rockefeller K-5 Tournament of Champions. JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) byes 1-5. No game 11/28. Info: www.lichessclub.com. See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! JAN. 3, 10, 17, 24, Edward Kopiecki Memorial Open MAR. 22, 2020 NJ State North Girls’ Championship See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ, (973) 219- NEW MEXICO JAN. 4, 11, 18, 25, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments! 6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 3/17/2020 to 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest Class Championships (TX) 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm See Grand Prix. request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 27th annual Western Class Championships every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. more information. You must play at the site closest to your home via (CA-S) , Albany TRM141 GPS. Playoff will be held to determine the NJ representative to the JAN. 11 See Grand Prix. Giffen ES, 274 S. Pearl St., Albany 12202. Free. 4 Rounds. G/30 d5. Haring Girls Tournament of Champions. JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Preregister (required) www.chesstrm.org A State Championship Event! See Nationals. JAN. 16, Marshall Thursday Action MAR. 22, 2020 NJ State South Individual Grades 9-12 , 2020 National Open (NV) 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: Championship JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28 See Nationals. $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- 4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053, (703) 989- person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. , International Youth Championship (NV) 6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 3/17/2020 to JUNE 27-28 Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, See Nevada. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: JAN. 17, Marshall Friday Quads 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] NEW YORK 3-RR, G/25 d5. Registration ends at 6:30pm sharp. $50 prize to each winner. or go to www.njscf.org for more information. You must play at the site EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg OCT. 4, NOV. 8, DEC. 6, JAN. 10, FEB. 28, MAY 1, Columbia hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30pm. No byes allowed; $25 closest to your home via GPS. Playoff will be held to determine the NJ Grammar Friday Tournaments! representative to the Denker HS Tournament of Champions. Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. 6 separate events, open to K-12, other schools welcome, Columbia Gram- Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. A State Championship Event! mar and Preparatory School (CGPS), 36 West 93rd St. (lower sections MAR. 22, 2020 NJ State South Individual Grades 6-8 across street, at 5 West 93rd St.), both are between Central Park West & US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Championship Columbus Ave., NYC. Subways: Broadway & 96th Street (1,2,3 trains), JAN. 17-19, Marshall Monthly U2400 4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053, (703) 989- Central Park West & 96th Street (B, C trains). Online entries and 5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: 6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 3/17/2020 to details at www.littlehouseofchess.com: Early bird EF, $50 each date $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, thru Wed. before game, $10 more later (CGPS students $5 less), $5 sibling $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. discount, free if rated 1500+. Reg. closes 11 pm Thu. Entries are subject 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Reg- Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, to space limitations at each location and may be subject to wait list (no ister Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go on-site entries). In 6 sections each date: 1. Premier, 3-RR or 3-SS, JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 52nd annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) to www.njscf.org for more information. You must play at the site closest G/50 d5 (K-12, 1200+ and invitees); 2. Classic, 4- SS, G/30 d5 (K-12, See Grand Prix. to your home via GPS. Playoff will be held to determine the NJ represen- U1200); 3. Reserve, 4-SS, G/30 d5 (K-12 U800); 4. Grades 2-3 (U700), 4- , Chesapeake Open (MD) tative to the Barber 6-8 Tournament of Champions. SS; 5. Grade 1, 4-SS; 6. Kindergarten, 4-SS (Sections 4-6 G/25 d5). JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! Trophies to all ($50 EF towards Marshall CC or G&T events for winner of , Marshall G/50 (U1700) MAR. 22, 2020 NJ State South Individual Grades K-5 Section 1). Round 1: 4 pm each date, then ASAP (Awards for sections 4-6 JAN. 18 Championship about 7:45 pm, sections 1-3 awards about 8:30 pm). All: Live ratings may 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053, (703) 989- be used at TD discretion; TD reserves right to assign players’ sections Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 3/17/2020 to and to combine sections. Limit 1 bye, must commit by rd. 2 (no byes in Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, Section 1). Sets & boards provided; Sections 1-3: please bring clocks! Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. See important electronic devices restrictions: www.littlehouse- JAN. 19, Marshall Rated Beginner Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, ofchess.com. Parent or adult designate must be present to supervise 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to child. Questions: [email protected] or text 646-232- b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late www.njscf.org for more information. You must play at the site closest to 3155. $15 service charge for refunds. fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue your home via GPS. Playoff will be held to determine the NJ representative , 7th ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. to the Rockefeller K-5 Tournament of Champions. OCT. 6, NOV. 10, DEC. 8, JAN. 12, FEB. 9, MAR. 1, MAY 3 Annual Magnus High School and Junior High Chess League! JAN. 20, MLK Day Action! A State Championship Event! Columbia Grammar and Prep. High School Cafeteria, 36 W. 93rd St. (bet. 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25): $200-100; U2300, U2000, U1700: $75. EF: MAR. 22, 2020 NJ State South Girls’ Championship Central Park West & Columbus Ave., near 96th St. subways), NYC. 14-SS, $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg 4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053, (703) 989- open to grades 7-12 born after 5/3/20. 3 sections: 1. Varsity (over 1799 at hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. 6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 3/17/2020 to match date, and invitees), G/90 d30, FIDE. 2. Junior-Varsity (Under 1800 Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, official rating at match date or unr.), G/75 d10. 3. Novice (Under 1200 club.org/register.

64 January 2020 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Beautiful hotel site: NY Marriott Hotel At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Non- MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour JAN. 20, 27, FEB. 3, 10, 17, 24, Marshall FIDE Monday/U1800 Street (near Borough Hall), Brooklyn, NY. Nearby subway stations: Jay before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Street Metrotech (A, C, F & R trains), Borough Hall (2, 3, 4 & 5 trains). Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) Hotel prohibits food not purchased from hotel in meeting areas! FEB. 6 , Marshall Guaranteed Action! $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Online entries at www.gnyscc.com: 1-Day Sections: $72 thru 1/19/20, 4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; Non- Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: $82 1/20-24, $92 1/25-1/28; 2-Day Championship Sections, $86 thru MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: 1/19/20, $96 1/20-24, $106 1/25-28; online fees are only valid using our before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for www.marshallchessclub.org/register. website. Mail entries see www.gnyscc.com or www.chesscenter.cc. Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess - On-site entry fee: $120 the day before your game (starting 8 pm 1/31), JAN. 21, Marshall Masters club.org/register. See Grand Prix. $130 on day of event until 1 hour before game. May be limited to 1,500 players (also limited to smaller number of players on each day)! Entries US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 23, Marshall Thursday Action may be subject to wait list. In 14 sections! Each section has its own age, FEB. 6, 13, 20, 27, MAR. 5 , 9th Long Island CC Late Winter Open 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: grade and rating requirements (Championship sections open to all under 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- grade and age limits; unrated allowed all sections). The 5 Championship Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $110-90. Top U- person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. sections are each 2 days (High School Championship, Junior High Cham- 2000, U- 1500/unr. $60 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. UNRATED Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: pionship, Elementary Championship, Primary Championship, K1 FREE! Reg.: 6:45 - 7:15 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Championship): 6-SS, G/60 d10. Rounds: 10 am-1-4 pm Sat; 9 am-12- byes 1- 5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 2:45 pm Sun. Awards ceremonies about 5:30 pm Sun. The 9 FEB. 7 , Fischer Random - $350 GTD JAN. 23, 30, FEB. 6, 13, 20, 27, Marshall Thursday Open non-Championship sections are 1-day, 5-SS, G/30 d5. Playing on Sat- 4-SS, G/25 d5. Fischer Random (Chess 960) rules. Not rated. USCF 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; urday are: High School Under 1900, High School Under 1200, Elementary regular rating used for pairings & prizes. $350 GTD: $125-75; Top Non- MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour Under 1500, Elementary Under 1100, Elementary Under 700: 10 am-12- U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request 1:30-3-4:30 pm, Awards about 6 pm. Playing on Sunday with earlier ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10- by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. starting times are: Junior High Under 1300, Primary Under 1000, Primary 9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Under 600 and K1 Under 400: 9-11 am-12:30-2-3:30 pm Sun. Awards Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. JAN. 24, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) about 5 pm. Both K-1 sections open to grade 1/below born after 2/2/12. See Grand Prix. All 3 Primary sections open to grades 3/below born after 2/2/10. All 4 FEB. 7-9 OR 8-9 , Baltimore Open (MD) See Grand Prix. JAN. 25, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800) Elementary sections open to grades 6/below born after 2/2/07. Both 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: Junior High sections open to grades 9/below born after 2/2/04. All 3 FEB. 8 , Marshall U1900 Morning Action $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC High School sections open to grades 12/below born after 2/2/00. Tro- 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before phies or plaques to top 15 in each Championship and all Elementary, Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Primary and K1 sections; top 10 in other sections, top 3 U1500 in High Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register School U1900, Top 3 U900/Unr in High School U1200 and Junior High entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. U1300; Top 3 U1300 in Elementary U1500; top 3 U900 in Elementary US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 8 , Marshall G/50 Open U1100; top 3 U800 in Primary U1000; top 3 Unr. in Elementary U700, 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC JAN. 25-26, 11th Annual Broome County Chess Championship - Primary U600 and K1 U400. Trophies or plaques also to top 6 teams Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Francis Cordisco Memorial each section (top 4 scores from same school = team, all on team must 6 Round Swiss, G/75 d5. $500 Prize Money b/20 Two sections: Open Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. attend same school: no combined teams, even if one school “feeds” Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Section: $150-$75-$50 trophies 1st–3rd; Reserve Section: $125-$60- another). Grade plaques: top 3 Kindergartners in each K1 section, top 3 $40 (under 1700) trophies 1st–3rd. TIEBREAKS 10 MINUTE BLITZ GAMES. Grade 6/below in Junior High U1300, Top 3 Grade 8/below in High School FEB. 9 , Marshall Rated Beginner US Chess Federation Membership required. Entry fee: Open- $45 Reserve- U1200 (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 or more 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 $40 (cash only). Non Broome County residents welcome. Schedule: Reg- (5 or more in Championship) who don’t win a trophy or plaque, receive a b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late istration on site 9:00-9:45AM Sat. 1/25/2020. Rounds: 10AM – 1PM – medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Individual prizes (each 2-Day Cham- fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue 4PM both days. Entry: Cordisco’s Corner Store, 308 Chenango St., Bing- pionship section): Free or reduced price entry to specified Continental ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. hamton, NY 13901. 1st place trophy Broome residents only. Chess tournaments thru 12/31/20 to 1st, thru 9/30 to 2nd, thru 7/15 to FEB. 9 , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600) JAN. 26, Marshall Rated Beginner 3rd, thru 4/30 to 4th. Individual prizes (each 1-Day non-Championship 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 section): Free or reduced entry to specified Continental Chess tmts. thru $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late 10/15/20 to 1st, thru 7/15 to 2nd, thru 4/30 to 3rd. Team prizes (each Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue 2-Day Championship section): free or reduced entry to specified CCA tmts. Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. thru 8/25/20 to 1st team, thru 4/30 to 2nd team! Team prizes (each 1- Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Day section): free or reduced entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 7/15/20 to JAN. 26, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500) FEB. 13 , Marshall Thursday Action 1st team. Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and valid for CCA 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: tmts. with 100% guaranteed prize funds. Free entries do not include NYS $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- Scholastics in Saratoga. See www.chesscenter.cc or www.gnyscc.com or person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before www.chesstour.com for complete details and restrictions. High School Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes (best male/female 2-player “team” combined www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. score among all 3 High School sections after 5 rounds): chess sets to 1st JAN. 26, TRM247 5 Mixed Doubles teams; free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/25/20 FEB. 14 , Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) Roberto Clemente State Park, 301 W. Tremont Ave., Bx 10453. Free. 4 to 1st team, thru 4/30 to 2nd. Mixed Doubles teammates may play in dif- 9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF Blitz ratings (when possible) used for pairings & Rounds. G/30 d5. Preregister (required) www.chesstrm.org/NYC/. ferent sections, may attend different schools, but team must average prizes. ($500 b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. U2200 and must sign up on-site (no extra charge!) before rd. 3; teammate EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person JAN. 27, FEB. 3, 10, 31st Nassau G/60 Championship reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue See Grand Prix. pairings avoided but possible. All: Feb. official ratings used, except unofficial ratings at uschess.org usually used if otherwise unrated. TD reserves ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar - JAN. 30, Marshall Thursday Action right to assign estimated ratings to players with non-USCF ratings or shallchessclub.org/register. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: unrateds. All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. Section FEB. 15 , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800) $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- switches subject to $10 extra charge per player thru 1/26, $20 extra later. 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear registrations. Limit Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 2 byes, commit before rd. 3. Important: Code Of Conduct at Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. JAN. 31, 6th Annual Greater NY Scholastics Friday Night Blitz! (BLZ) www.gnyscc.com and www.chesscenter.cc applies to players, par- Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. ents, coaches and spectators. Important electronic device restrictions: 4SS, G/5 d0, double-round, 8 games, NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, FEB. 16 , Marshall Rated Beginner 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics: 2/1-2). EF: $30, see www.gnyscc.com. HR $179 + $25/day resort fee, call 877-303- 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. Plaques: top 0104 or 718-246-7000 by 1/14 (rooms may sell out early), mention chess. b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late 3, Top U1800, U1500/Unr. Reg. on-site 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-8-8:30 Questions: [email protected] or 347-201-2269 (leave message but fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue pm. Bye OK rd. 1. Blitz-rated, but higher of regular or blitz rating used email is better; on Feb 1-2 also call 718-246-7000 .). Sets provided by ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. for pairings, prizes. W. Little House of Chess— bring clocks! W. Info: www.gnyscc.com. School purchase orders: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New FEB. 16 , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500) JAN. 31, Queens January Quick Open (QC) Windsor, NY 12553. Note: US Chess Junior Grand Prix for Champi - 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432. onship Sections only. $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 4-SS; G/15 d5. Up to two 1/2 point byes allowed if requested prior to Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Round 3. EF: $20, $30 for non-QCC members. Prizes based upon entries. FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 , Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tour - Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Enter on-site by 7:30PM. Checks and credit cards accepted. Enter in naments! Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. advance with PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/queenschessclub. First 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- FEB. 18 , Marshall Masters round starts at 7:45PM. 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, FEB. 20 , Marshall Thursday Action JAN. 31-FEB. 2, Marshall PREMIER every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: 5-SS, G/90 +30.Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players , Marshall Rated Beginner $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. FEB. 2 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Limited to 34 players. $1,750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. ($5 late fee: in-person fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue www.marshallchessclub.org/register. U2000: reg hour before Rd. 1.) First 5 GMs Free. Limited to 40 players. ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC FEB. 21 , Marshall Friday Quads Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. FEB. 5, 12, 19, 26 , Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed 3-RR, G/25 d5. Registration ends at 6:30pm sharp. $50 prize to each winner. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at Night chess! EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30pm. No byes allowed; $25 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members Forfeit fee charged for dropping out before the completion of the tournament. An American Classic! $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:15 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. A Heritage Event! FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23 , 5th annual George Washington Open (VA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. FEB. 1 OR 2 OR 1-2, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the FEB. 5, 12, 19, 26, MAR. 4, 11 , Marshall Weekly Wednesday 54th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; US Chess Junior Grand Prix! USCF’s Longest Running Scholastic! U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1100: $100. EF: $40; FEB. 21-23 , Marshall Monthly U2400

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5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12; top NYS player & team each section $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional MAR. 5, 12, 19, 26, APR. 2, 9, Marshall Thursday Open are NY champions. In 14 sections. High School Sections at Courtyard by $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri: 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; Marriott, 11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (2/5 mile from 7pm, Sat & Sun: 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Reg- Non- MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour Saratoga Hilton). Other 11 sections at Saratoga Hilton and adjacent ister Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request Saratoga City Center (connected by indoor walkway), 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Sections at FEB. 22, Marshall G/50 (U1700) by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Hilton/City Center are limited to a total of 1100 players, sections at Marriott 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 300 players. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no MAR. 6-8, Marshall PREMIER combined school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register 5-SS, G/90 +30.Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. of 2 or 3 allowed, but are at a disadvantage. Online entry fee at chess- with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. action.com, all sections: $74 by 2/20, $84 2/21-3/6, $100 3/7 to 3/13. FEB. 23, Marshall Rated Beginner Limited to 34 players. $1,750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; EF at site, all sections $110. HS Championship (all K-12 born after 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. ($5 late fee: in-person 9/1/00): EF $79.30 mailed by 2/20. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late reg hour before Rd. 1.) First 5 GMs Free. U2000: Limited to 40 players. Denker Tournament of HS Champions. K-12 Under 1800/Unr: EF $79.20 fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non- mailed by 2/20. K-12 Under 1200/Unr: EF $79.10 mailed by 2/20. JHS ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour Championship (all K-9): EF $79 mailed by 2/20. Top NYS grade 6-8 born before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two US Chess Junior Grand Prix! after 9/1/04 qualifies for Barber tournament of 6-8 Champions. K-8 Under byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/reg- 1600/Unr: EF $78.90 mailed by 2/20. K-8 Under 900/Unr: EF $78.80 FEB. 27-29, MAR. 1-2, Marshall FIDE Norm Round Robins! ister. 9-RR, G/90 +30. FIDE Rated. Two Sections: GM Norm & IM/WGM mailed by 2/20. Elementary Championship (all K-6): EF $78.70 mailed Norm: FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE norms possible. MAR. 8, Marshall Rated Beginner by 2/20. Top NYS grade K-5 born after 9/1/07 qualifies for Rockefeller Registration by invitation only; to request a spot please email td@mar- 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 tournament of K-5 Champions. K-6 Under 1400/Unr: EF $78.60 mailed by shallchessclub.org. Each Section $1,500 GTD Prizes: $1,000-500. EF: b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late 2/20. K-6 Under 1000/Unr: EF $78.50 mailed by 2/20. K-6 Under 600/Unr: $550. (MCC Membership required.) Conditions available for foreign GM fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue EF $78.40 mailed by 2/20. Primary Championship (all K-3): EF $78.30 & IM players.; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $100 Mbr fee. Rds.: Thurs- ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. mailed by 2/20. K-3 Under 800/Unr: EF: $78.20 mailed by 2/20. K-1 Championship (all K-1): EF $78.10 mailed by 2/20. K-1 Under 400/Unr: Sun: 12 & 6pm, Mon: 12pm. No byes available: players who fail to MAR. 12, Marshall Thursday Action complete all 9 rounds will be barred from future MCC round robins and 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: EF $78 mailed by 2/20. Postmarked 2/21-3/2: All EF $10 more. Do not be subject to a $250 fine before participating in another MCC event. $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- mail entry after 3/2. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: Mailed or paid at site, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Trophies to top FEB. 28-MAR. 1, Marshall U2200 Premier www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 10 players & top 7 teams each section, top 2 unrated in U1200, U900, 5-SS, G/90 +30. Limited to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1900: U800, U600 & U400, top 2 each U1900, U1700 (HS), U1600, U1400 (HS $150, U1600: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 MAR. 13, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) U1800), U1000, U800, U600 (HS U1200), U1800, U1600, U1400 (JHS), late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: See Grand Prix. U1400, U1200, U1000 (K-8 U1600), U700, U500, U300 (K-8 U900), U1700, 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: MAR. 14, Marshall U1900 Morning Action U1500 (K-6), U1200, U1000 (K-6 U1400), U800, U700 (K-6 U1000), U500, www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC U400, U300 (K-6 U600), U1400, U1200, U1000 (K-3), U600, U500, U400, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before U300 (K-3 U800), U800, U600, U400 (K-1), U300, U200 (K-1 U400). Speed Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to 2020 NY State Championship MAR. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, APR. 6, Marshall FIDE Monday/U1800 entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. (Sept) and National Chess Congress (Nov) to top player each section. 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Mixed doubles prizes (chess sets) for three HS sections combined; no , Marshall G/50 Open Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) MAR. 14 extra fee; enter at Marriott by Sat 2 pm. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 rds. Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3. Awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $143-143 at Hilton, two nights min- Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: imum, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, or use link at chesstour.com. $135-135 Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. at Courtyard by Marriott, two nights minimum, use link at chessevents.us MAR. 5, Marshall Guaranteed Action! An American Classic! or 866-210-9325. 7 days notice required to cancel room reservations at 4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; Non- A Heritage Event! both hotels; free parking at both. Each is likely to sell out about 3 months MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour US Chess Junior Grand Prix! before the tournament, but may again have availability in the final week before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:10-9:20-10:30pm. Max one bye, for A State Championship Event! before the event due to late cancellations. For backup hotels see Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- MAR. 14-15, 53rd annual New York State Scholastic chesstour.com. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD club.org/register. Championships (out of state welcome) #657633. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $20 extra to switch

FOXWOODS- all sections now 9 rounds! Open at Foxwoods, April 8-12, 9-12 or 10-12, Easter weekend $75,000 projected prizes, $50,000 minimum, GM & IM norms possible! Open Section: Apr 8-12, 40/90, U1600: $3000-1500-1000-600- 4-day U2200 reg. ends Thu 9 SD/30+30, FIDE rated. 500-400-300-200-200-200. am, rds Thu 10, 2 & 6, merges with U2200 Section: Apr 8-12 or 9- U1400, U1200: Each $2000- 5-day at 6 pm. 12, 40/90, SD/30+30 (4-day option, 1000-700-500-400-300-300-200- 4-day U2000 to U1400 reg. ends rds 1-2 G/60+30). FIDE rated. 200-200. Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7, Fri 10, 12:15, U2000 to U1400 Sections: Apr U900/Unr: One 2020 Continental 2:30 & 5, merges with 5-day at 5. 8-12 or 9-12 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day Chess free entry to top 3, plaques to 3-day reg. ends Fri 9 am, rds option, rds 1-4 G/40 d10). top 10, 1st U700, U500, Unrated. Fri/Sat 10, 1:30 & 5, Sun 10,1:15 & U1200, U900 Sections: Apr 10- Mixed doubles: $1000-600-400- 4:30. 12, G/60 d10. 200; see TLA or chessevents.us. Half-point byes: OK all, limit 4 Foxwoods Resort Casino, in (limit 2 in last 4 rds). must commit the woods of Southeast CT. FIDE ratings used in Open, Apr before rd 4. official USCF in others. Unofficial 8 sections. Prizes $75,000 ratings usually used if otherwise unr. Bring set, board, clock if based on 500 entries in U1200/up If under 26 games rated by April possible- none supplied. (seniors, re-entries, GM/IM/WGM, 2020 list, limit $800 U1200, $1500 Special room rates: Grand foreign FIDE, GNYSC winners count U1400, $2500 U1600 & U1800. Pequot Tower (closest, very half, else proportional); minim um 2/3 If any post-event rating posted luxurious): Fri/Sat $205, others each prize guaranteed. 4/6/19-4/6/20 was more than 30 pts $149. Fox Tower (5-7 minute walk in Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000- over section max, prize limit $1500. connected building): Fri/Sat $175, 700-600-500-400-300-300, clear or others $119. Two Trees Inn (15-20 tie-break 1st $200 bonus, top FIDE Entry fees, titled player minute walk, free shuttle): Fri/Sat 2250-2399 $2000-1000, top FIDE minimums, special USCF dues: See $145, others $99. All: $4.95 resort U2250/Unr $2000-1000. 200 GPP. www.chessevents.us or TLA. fee, includes wired internet, fitness U2200/Unr, U2000/Unr, U1800: center, pool, spa, coffee, etc. Each $4000-2000-1000-700-600- 5-day reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds Blitz tournament Sat 10:30 pm. 500-400-300-300-300. Unrated limit Wed 7 pm, Thu 11 & 6, Fri/Sat 10 & Entries & player list: in U2000, $1500. 5, Sun 10 & 4:30. chessaction.com.

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sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $100, no section JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (PA) JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) switching or substitutions after 9 am 3/14. Questions: [email protected]. See Grand Prix. See Nationals. Bring clock if possible- none supplied. Bring set & board for HS sec- JULY 1, World Open Under 1000 Action (PA) JUNE 27-28, International Youth Championship (NV) tions- supplied for other sections, but not for skittles. March official See Pennsylvania. See Nevada. ratings used (except unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World non-USCF ratings. Electronic devices rules: Electronic scorekeeping Open (PA) PENNSYLVANIA devices not allowed. See also www.devicerules.com; players may not pos- See Grand Prix. sess cellphones during play but may store them in a bag under their table. NORTH PENN CHESS CLUB JULY 5, 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchess Online entry: www.chessaction.com. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO See Grand Prix. Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF club.org for schedules & info or 215-699-8418. , 12th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) expiration (non-members include dues), section, school, grade, birth date, JULY 6-7 Chaturanga Chess Club address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. See Pennsylvania. Wed. nights 7:30pm, Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Hatboro, MAR. 15, Marshall Rated Beginner JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) PA. Visit https://www.chaturangachessclub.org/ or email chaturanga@ 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 See Grand Prix. ver izon.net. b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 52nd annual Liberty Bell Open fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20, Chesapeake Open (MD) MAR. 15, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600) See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: OHIO , Scholastic Chess at South Jersey Innovation Center (NJ) $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC JAN. 26 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See New Jersey. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before JAN. 11, Toledo January Swiss Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Open, 4SS, Rnds. 1-4, G/75 d5. U of Toledo, Health Science Campus, JAN. 26, PCL January Quick Quads (QC) Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Health Education Building Room 100, 3100 Transverse Dr., Toledo, OH 3RR, G/11 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow 43614. Can split into multiple sections if enough players. EF: $20 by Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: APR. 4-5, 42nd Annual Marchand Open 11:30-11:45am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. See Grand Prix. 1/9, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $450 b/25, Ent: , W. Chester 1st Sat Quads , 14th Annual Open At Foxwoods (CT) $100-50, Class prizes TBD based on split. [email protected]. FEB. 1 APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Our 31st year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. NEW LOCATION: Masonic Lodge 10 See Grand Prix. EF: Reg.: , 2020 Cardinal Open S. Church St., #1, West Chester, PA. $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. , Blitz at Foxwoods (BLZ) (CT) JAN. 24-26 OR 25-26 9am. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected] APR. 11 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. , Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 1 OR 2 OR 1-2 APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, 29th Annual Eastern Class 54th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, Championships (MA) FEB. 8, Toledo February Swiss USCF’s Longest Running Scholastic! (NY) Open, 4SS, Rnds. 1-4, G/75 d5. U of Toledo, Health Science Campus, See New York. See Grand Prix. Health Education Building Room 100, 3100 Transverse Dr., Toledo, OH JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 43614. Can split into multiple sections if enough players. EF: $20 by FEB. 7-9 OR 8-9, Baltimore Open (MD) See Nationals. 2/6, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $450 b/25, See Grand Prix. JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) $100-50, Class prizes TBD based on split. Ent: [email protected]. FEB. 8, MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads See Nationals. 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Esperanza Academy, 421 W. Bristol St., Phila., PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, , 8th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) FEB. 29, 19th Annual Queen City Classic Tournament G/70 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds. 9:30, 12:30, JUNE 30 3. Scholastic: 4SS, K-12 Open, K-8 U1100, K-6 U800, K-3 U500 G/40 See Grand Prix. Paul Brown Stadium, Club West, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 14 Scholastic sections including rated and non-rated. Non-rated sections d5, EF: $10 rec’d by Thurs. before, $25 on site. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 1 JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Women’s include Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-9 and 10-12. Rated sections include 10AM then asap. Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter Championship (PA) K-3 Open, 4-6 U 800, 4-6 Open, 7-9 Open and K-12 Open. USCF mem- St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@mas- See Grand Prix. bership is not required for the non-rated and K-3 rated sections.Time termindschess.org JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (PA) Control: G/25 d5. Prizes include trophies to all who score 3.5 points or FEB. 9, PCL February Blitz Hexes (BLZ) See Grand Prix. higher, team trophies to top three teams, and medals to all. $40 early 5RR, G/5 d2. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow bird entry fee until January 31. $50 entry fee February 1-February Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $30 to 1st/hex. Reg.: JULY 1, World Open Under 1000 Action (PA) 21. Entry Fee includes lunch, t-shirt, score book and medal. Registration 11:30-11:45am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. See Pennsylvania. closes Friday, February 21. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Schedule: FEB. 15, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 11th Annual JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World Friday, February 28, check-in from 5-6 pm. SIMUL at 6:30 pm. EF: $5 Greater Mid-Atlantic K-12 Chess Championship (MD) Open (PA) for tournament participants and $20 for non-participants. SIMUL features See Maryland. See Grand Prix. International Grandmasters Maurice Ashley, Gregory Kaidanov, and Irina Krush. February 29 check-in 7:00 am - 8:15 am. Matches begin at FEB. 15-16, Dewey Beach Open (DE) JULY 2, 3, 4, 5, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. 9:00 am. Grandmasters will be available for questions and instruction all day. Entry/Info: 1-866-577-7465 or www.queencityclassic.org FEB. 16, 2020 PA State Game/75 Championship JULY 4, 28th Annual World Open G/10 Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 14, Toledo March Swiss FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, 5th annual George Washington Open (VA) JULY 5, 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) Open, 4SS, Rnds. 1-4, G/75 d5. U of Toledo, Health Science Campus, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Health Education Building Room 100, 3100 Transverse Dr., Toledo, OH , 2020 PA Quick Chess Championship (QC) EF: MAR. 6 JULY 6-7, 12th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) 43614. Can split into multiple sections if enough players. $20 by See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. 3/12, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $450 b/25, $100-50, Class prizes TBD based on split. Ent: [email protected]. MAR. 7-8, Delaware State Open Chess Championship (DE) JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 24th annual Mid-America Open (MO) MAR. 7-8, 2020 Gettysburg Open & PA Collegiate Championship JULY 8-10, 10th annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA) See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. , 2020 National High School (K-12) Championship A Heritage Event! JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) APR. 3-5 See Grand Prix. See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 29th annual Chicago , 2020 PA State Scholastic Championship Open (IL) MAR. 7-8 NORTH CAROLINA 5SS. 261 Trophies!! (191 Individual & 70 Team). Eisenhower Hotel and See Grand Prix. Conference Ctr., 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17235. 11 sections JAN. 18-19, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Classes (All- JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World (Sat & Sun 3/7 & 8 unless indicated): EF: K-3 Open: (Sat 3/7 only) $30. K- Ages)” Championships (GA) Open (PA) 6 U500: (Sat 3/7 only) $26. K-6 U800: (Sat 3/7 only) $27. K-9 U600: (Sun See Georgia. See Grand Prix. 3/8 only) $26.50. K-9 U1100: (Sun 3/8 only) $27.50. K-6 Open: $31. K-8 Open: $32. 7-12 U1000 & 7-12 Unrated: $28. 7-12 U1300: $29. K-12 Open: JAN. 18-20, 5th Southeastern FIDE Championship JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) $33. Cash Scholarships: K-12 Open: 1st $2500, Girl $150, School $1000. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. K-8 Open: 1st $1500, Girl $150, School $1000. K-6 Open: 1st $1000, Girl JAN. 24-26, Land of the Sky XXXIII JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) $150, School $1000. K-3 Open: 1st $500, Girl $150, School $1000. All: EFs See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. if rec’d by 2/17, $10 more rec’d 2/18-2/29, $20 more after 2/29. Feb 2020 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd. 2. Reg.: Fri 3/6 6-10 pm, Sat FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16, 2020 A.C.P. “Atlanta Winter Congress” (GA) 3/7 10-11 am, Saturday entries get 1/2-bye. $5 charge for changes/refunds See Grand Prix. OKLAHOMA after 2/17. Rds.: (Sat 3/7 1-day sections): G/40 d5; 10-Noon-2-4-6; FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, 5th annual George Washington Open (VA) (Sun 3/7 1-day sections): G/40 d5; 9-10:45-12:30-2:15-4; (2-day sec- See Grand Prix. FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest tions): G/90 d5; 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Bughouse: Reg on-site only until Sat 3/7 Class Championships (TX) 8:30pm. Rds begin Sat 3/7 8:45pm. EF: $20/team. HR: Mention “Chess FEB. 28-MAR. 1 OR FEB. 29-MAR. 1 (NOT FEB. 15-17), 2020 See Grand Prix. Tourney”: 717-334-8121 $90 by 1/31. Info: 412-908-0286, martinak_tom_ U.S. Amateur Team South Championship - Note Date Change [email protected], pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/ Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom See Nationals. Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223. OREGON MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 18th annual Southern Class MAR. 14-15, 53rd annual New York State Scholastic Championships (FL) JAN. 11-12, 2020 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-N) Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. See New York. JUNE 30, 8th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 27th annual Western Class Championships APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 14th Annual Open At Foxwoods (CT) See Grand Prix. (CA-S) See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Women’s See Grand Prix. APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, 29th Annual Eastern Class Championship (PA) JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Championships (MA) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. See Grand Prix.

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JUNE 30, 8th annual World Open Action Championship US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com See Grand Prix. JULY 6-7, 12th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (click “entry list” after entering). JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Women’s Championship 6SS, G/60 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open See Grand Prix. location, rates). Open to all born after 7/7/07. In 4 sections. Open See Grand Prix. Section: Plaques to top 7, top 2 Under 1600/Unr; free entry in all CCA JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship tournaments 7/17/20-12/31/20 to 1st. Under 1400: Plaques to top 7, See Grand Prix. top 2 Under 1200/Unr, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/17/20- RHODE ISLAND JULY 1, World Open Under 1000 Action 10/31/20 to 1st. Under 1000: Plaques to top 7, top 2 Under 800/Unr, 5-SS, G/25 d5. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Open free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/17/20-9/30/20 to 1st. Under 600: APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 14th Annual Open At Foxwoods (CT) to under 1000 or unrated. EF: $32 at chessaction.com by 6/30 or $35 Plaques to top 7, top 2 Under 400, top 2 Unrated; free entry in all CCA See Grand Prix. mailed by 6/15, $40 at site. No checks after 6/15 or at site. Plaques to tournaments 7/17/20-9/30/20 to 1st. EF: $48 online at chessaction.com APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, 29th Annual Eastern Class first 5, top Under 800, Under 600, Under 400, Unrated. Reg. ends 9:30 by 7/4, $52 mailed by 6/15, $60 at site. Late reg. 7/6 to 10 am, rds. Championships (MA) am, rds. 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit Mon 11-2-5, Tue 10-1-4. Up to 3 half point byes allowed, must commit See Grand Prix. 2 byes, must commit before rd. 3. $15 service charge for refunds. ENT: before rd. 3. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, Direc- torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World Open SOUTH CAROLINA See Grand Prix. JULY 7-12, 14th annual Philadelphia International See Grand Prix. JAN. 18-19, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Classes (All- JULY 2, 3, 4, 5, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) Ages)” Championships (GA) 4 separate events, Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). JULY 8-10, 10th annual World Open Senior Amateur See Georgia. Each is 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0, prizes $300 guaranteed: 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no Open for location, rates, parking). Open to all born before 7/10/70 and FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16, 2020 A.C.P. “Atlanta Winter Congress” (GA) checks. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30. One pair of 1/2 pt rated under 2210 or unrated. Prizes $2400 based on 36 entries, $1200 See Grand Prix. byes OK, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular (half each prize) min. guarantee. Prizes: $600-300-200, U2010/Unr FEB. 28-MAR. 1 OR FEB. 29-MAR. 1 (NOT FEB. 15-17), 2020 ratings), higher of regular or blitz used. Refunds, $10 service charge. $300-150, U1810 $280-140, U1610 $220-110, U1410 $100. EF: $88 online U.S. Amateur Team South Championship - Note Date Change (NC) at chessaction.com by 7/6, $93 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online See Nationals. JULY 4, 28th Annual World Open G/10 Championship until 9 am 7/8. Do not mail entry after 6/15. Reg. ends 10 am 7/8, rds. See Grand Prix. Wed/Thu 11 am & 5 pm, Fri 11 am. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 18th annual Southern Class JULY 5, 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) 2 byes, must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Championships (FL) See Grand Prix. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham. NY See Grand Prix.

Membership Appreciation Program (MAP) The MAP program continues in 2020. See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Top standings will appear every two months in Chess Life.

Overall Affiliate Standings Adult Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 1241 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 969 BAY AREA CHESS CA 855 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 183 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 598 SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB CA 133 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 399 BAY AREA CHESS CA 113 NEW YORK CITY CHESS INC NY 330 ROCHESTER CHESS CENTER NY 100 EN PASSANT CHESS CLUB TX 255 LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB CA 81 JACKSONVILLE CHESS CLUB FL 205 MARSHALL CHESS CLUB NY 76 LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 203 BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB FL 63 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 195 CCSCATL GA 59 SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB CA 188 HAMPTON ROADS CHESS ASSOC VA 58 Small State Affiliate Standings Scholastic and Youth Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count JOHN BAPST MHS CHESS CLUB ME 98 BAY AREA CHESS CA 742 METRO AREA CHESS DC 58 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 566 ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL CC ME 51 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 367 WVSCA WV 26 NEW YORK CITY CHESS INC NY 321 TOURNAMENT IN A BOX NH 23 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 272 BANGOR AREA CHESS ASSOCIATION ME 16 EN PASSANT CHESS CLUB TX 232 RELYEA CHESS NH 14 LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 202 OMAHA CHESS COMMUNITY NE 12 LITTLE HOUSE OF CHESS INC NY 170 KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB NH 12 JACKSONVILLE CHESS CLUB FL 160 CMC- LLC RI 10 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 156 KAUAI CHESS HI 10 State Chapter Affiliate Standings Member Standings Name State Count Name State Count MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION MD 290 TUSING, TIMOTHY A FL 67 MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 187 WOLF, TODD W ND 67 WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION WA 160 CAMPBELL, TIM V MO 61 PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED PA 130 STALLINGS, JAY CA 50 NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED NJ 54 HAILE, NADEW UT 40 MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC MA 51 LUNA, GILBERTO, II FL 26 NEVADA CHESS INC NV 51 KRANICH-RITTER, TANIA FL 21 IOWA STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION IA 39 BROOM, NICHOLAS GA 16 MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MN 36 BRAUNLICH, THOMAS OK 15 UTAH CHESS ASSOCIATION UT 22 SYGIEL, CHET KY 13 NEW HAMPSHIRE CHESS ASSN NH 16 VIRGINIA CHESS FEDERATION VA 16 SOUTH DAKOTA CHESS ASSN SD 16 PCT Gain Standings State Dec17 Nov19 PCT State Dec17 Nov19 PCT State Dec17 Nov19 PCT State Dec17 Nov19 PCT AK 59 102 72.9 KS 431 483 12.1 KY 1603 1758 9.7 IL 4467 4832 8.2 DC 337 396 17.5 OK 340 381 12.1 NE 272 298 9.6 MT 93 109 17.2 WA 1324 1472 11.2 UT 833 904 8.5

68 January 2020 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14

teams in each section plus participation medals for all, and plus Score flyers and entry forms. Checks payable to Texas Chess Association. Mail TENNESSEE Awards for players scoring 4 or more points that do not win an individual entries to Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, trophy. Top 5 Grand Champion trophies. For the Middle School the three JAN. 18-19, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Classes (All- Crowley, TX 76036. For tournament info, visit our website or contact Ages)” Championships (GA) middle school sections will be merged and the top 15 players will be used Barbara Swafford, [email protected] or 214-632-9000. Refunds will See Georgia. to determine the grand champions. Note that trophies will not be given be given only up to 2/27 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 3/1 out in advance and must be picked up at awards ceremony. Please make there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. JAN. 18-19, Tennessee Winter Open arrangements for picking up trophies at award ceremony. Schedule: Round There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/27. There will be a $5 See Grand Prix. times vary depending on the Section. For round times check website. Time surcharge per player for phone registrations USCF membership is required. FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16, 2020 A.C.P. “Atlanta Winter Congress” (GA) controls: All Middle School Sections: Rds. 1 G/45 d5; Rounds 2-4 G/60 d5, Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their mem - See Grand Prix. Rds. 5-7 G/75 d5. Side Events: See website for side events. Side event berships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals by phone or email after registration on site only. All registrations (except Side events) available 3/3/20 as we are driving to the site; after that date you must make FEB. 28-MAR. 1 OR FEB. 29-MAR. 1 (NOT FEB. 15-17), 2020 on line: see www.dallaschess.com and you can download flyers and entry changes at site (McAllen Convention Center). The Embassy Suites, 800 U.S. Amateur Team South Championship - Note Date Change (NC) forms. Checks payable to Texas Chess Association. Mail entries to Dallas Convention, C St., McAllen, TX 78501. Phone: (956) 688-8329. HR: $119/$129, See Nationals. Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. please reserve by 2/14 or rate may not be available. Mention Texas Chess MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 24th annual Mid-America Open (MO) For tournament info, visit our website or contact Barbara Swafford, Association to get rate. Check Website for other hotels. Note that the See Grand Prix. [email protected] or 214-632-9000. Refunds will be given only up to McAllen Convention Center does not allow outside food or drink to be 2/27 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 3/1 there will be no brought into the Convention Center. W. MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29, 18th annual Southern Class refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a Championships (FL) $10 change fee for changes after 2/27. There will be a $5 surcharge per US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. player for phone registrations USCF membership is required. Proof of A State Championship Event! membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships. MAR. 13-15 , 2020 Texas North/Central State Scholastic Chess MAY 8-10, 2020 National Elementary (K-6) Championship Championships See Nationals. No registration/changes/or withdrawals by phone or email after 3/3/20 as we are driving to the site; after that date you must make changes at 7SS, Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Dr., Houston, JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World site (McAllen Convention Center). The Embassy Suites, 800 Convention, C TX 77042. $109, $109, $109, $109 rate includes American Breakfast Open (PA) St., McAllen, TX 78501. Phone: (956) 688-8329. HR: $119/$129, please Buffet, Call 1-800-452-5110 to make reservations mention group code See Grand Prix. reserve by 2/14 or rate may not be available. Mention Texas Chess Asso- DCC or register online thru link on web page. Reserve by 2/27/2020 or ciation to get rate. Check Website for other hotels. Note that the McAllen rate may not be honored. Note that the rate can sell out, so make reser - Convention Center does not allow outside food or drink to be brought into vations early. Tournament is open to any Kindergarten-12th grade student TEXAS the Convention Center. W. living in Texas or going to school in Texas. Note that players may play in either the South or the North Central Championships or they may also JAN. 18-20, DFW Open, Amateur and Novice A State Championship Event! play in both. Also note that if a student has played in another state’s See Grand Prix. MAR. 6-8, 2020 Texas South State Scholastic Elementary closed championship, they may not play in this tournament. Four cham - School Chess Championships FEB. 13-17, 14-17, 15-17 OR 16-17, 11th annual Southwest pionships: TX North/Central Primary Scholastic Championships; TX Class Championships 7SS, McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX North/Central Elementary Scholastic Championships; TX North/Central See Grand Prix. 78501. Tournament is open to any 6th-8/9th grade student living in Texas Middle School Scholastic Championships; TX North/Central High School or going to school in Texas. See Article IX, Section 1E, TCA Bylaws for Scholastic Championships. EF: $44 by 2/4; $56 by 3/1; $74 after 3/1 or US Chess Junior Grand Prix! each section’s eligibility. Just because a player is in 6th grade does not on site. On Site Registration: Friday, 5:30-6:15pm, Saturday, 8-8:30am. A State Championship Event! mean that can play. Check requirement, https://texaschess.org/word- Saturday registrants will receive a 1st Rd. 1/2-pt. bye. Two 1/2-pt. byes MAR. 6-8, 2020 Texas South State Scholastic High School press/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/TCA-Bylaws-30-Aug-2015.pdf. Note allowed as long as one of the byes is for round 1, if requested by the Chess Championships that players may play in either the South or the North Central Championships end of Rd. 2. Sections: K-1 Championship, Primary (K-3) Championship, 7SS, McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, or they may also play in both. Also note that if a student has played in Primary JV (K-3 w/Ratings Under 600), Elementary (K-5/6) Championship, TX 78501. Tournament is open to any 9th-12th grade student living in another state’s closed championship, they may not play in this tournament. Elementary JV (K-5/6 Under 800), Elementary Novice (K-5/6 Under 500), Texas or going to school in Texas. Note that players may play in either the EF: $44 by 2/4; $56 by 2/27; $74 after 2/27/20 or on site. On Site Regis- Middle School (6-8/9) Championship, MS JV (6-8/9 Under 900), MS South or the North Central Championships or they may also play in both. tration: Friday, 5:30-6:15pm, Saturday, 8-8:30am. Saturday registrants will Novice (6-8/9 Under 600), High School (9-12) Championship, HS JV (9- Also note that if a student has played in another state’s closed championship, receive a 1st Rd. 1/2-pt. bye. Two 1/2-pt. byes allowed as long as one of 12 Under 1000). See Article IX, Section 1E, TCA Bylaws for each section’s they may not play in this tournament. EF: $44 by 2/4; $56 by 2/27; $74 the byes is for round 1, if requested by the end of Rd. 2. Sections: Elementary eligibility requirement, https://texaschess.org/wordpress/wp-content/ after 2/27/20 or on site. On Site Registration: Friday, 5:30-6:15pm, (K-5/6) Championship, Elementary JV (K-5/6 Under 800), Elementary Novice uploads/2017/07/TCA-Bylaws-30-Aug-2015.pdf. Note that 2020 February Saturday, 8-8:30am. Saturday registrants will receive a 1st Rd. 1/2-pt. (K-5/6 Under 500). Trophies for top 20 individuals and top 15 teams in Supplement will be used. Note continuing this year: John W. Griffin bye. Two 1/2-pt. byes allowed as long as one of the byes is for round 1, if each section plus participation medals for all, and plus Score Awards for Memorial Chess Scholarship award sponsored by Belleville Capital Man - requested by the end of Rd. 2. Sections: High School (9-12) Championship, players scoring 4 or more points that do not win an individual trophy. Top agement. They will present certificates to the winner of the High School HS JV (9-12 Under 1000). See Article IX, Section 1E, TCA Bylaws for each 5 Grand Champion trophies. For the Elementary School the three sections Championship ($1000), Middle School Championship ($500) and Elementary section’s eligibility requirement,https://texaschess.org/wordpress/wp- will be merged and the top 15 players will be used to determine the grand Championship ($100). The certificate is to be used for secondary education content/uploads/2017/07/TCA-Bylaws-30-Aug-2015.pdf . Trophies for top champions. Note that trophies will not be given out in advance and must at an accredited institution at some point in the future. We will redeem be picked up at awards ceremony. Please make arrangements for picking 20 individuals and top 15 teams in each section plus participation medals the certificate and pay directly to the institution. It is the sponsors up trophies at award ceremony. Schedule: Round times vary depending on for all, and plus Score Awards for players scoring 4 or more points that do expectation to make this scholarship a yearly annual award in which a not win an individual trophy. Top 5 Grand Champion trophies. For the High the Section. For round times check website. Time controls: All Elementary School Sections: rds. 1-4 G/45 d5, rds. 5-7 G/60 d5. Side Events: See player may win more than once. Trophies for top 20 individuals and top School the two sections will be merged and the top 10 players will be website for side events. Side event registration on site only. All registrations 15 teams in each section plus aparticipation medals for all, and plus used to determine the grand champions. Note that trophies will not be (except Side events) available on line: see www.dallaschess.com and you Score Awards for players scoring 4 or more points that do not win an given out in advance and must be picked up at awards ceremony. Please can download flyers and entry forms. Checks payable to Texas Chess Asso- individual trophy. Top 5 Grand Champion trophies. The 3 Primary sections make arrangements for picking up trophies at award ceremony. Schedule: ciation. Mail entries to Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 will be merged and using the top 15 players, a grand champion will be Round times vary depending on the Section. For round times check website. Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. For tournament info, visit our website crowned. This will also be done for the 3 Elementary sections and the 3 Time controls: All High School Sections: Rds. 1 G/45 d5; Rounds 2-4 G/60 or contact Barbara Swafford, [email protected] or 214-632-9000. Middle School Sections. For the High School the two sections will be d5, Rds. 5-7 G/75 d5. Side Events: See website for side events. Side event Refunds will be given only up to 2/27 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, merged and the top 10 players will be used to determine the grand registration on site only. All registrations (except Side events) available after 3/1 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team champions. Note that trophies will not be given out in advance and must on line: see www.dallaschess.com and you can download flyers and entry members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/27. There be picked up at awards ceremony. Please make arrangements for picking forms. Checks payable to Texas Chess Association. Mail entries to Dallas will be a $5 surcharge per player for phone registrations USCF membership up trophies at award ceremony or to get trophy shipped. Schedule: Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. is required. Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew Round times vary depending on the Section. For round times check web - For tournament info, visit our website or contact Barbara Swafford, their memberships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals by phone or site. Time controls: All High School and Middle School Championship [email protected] or 214-632-9000. Refunds will be given only up to email after 3/3/20 as we are driving to the site; after that date you must Sections: Rds. 1 G/45 d5; Rounds 2-4 G/60 d5, Rds. 5-7 G/75 d5. All 2/27 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 3/1 there will be no make changes at site (McAllen Convention Center). The Embassy Suites, Elementary and Primary and K-1 sections as well as MS JV and MS refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a 800 Convention, C St., McAllen, TX 78501. Phone: (956) 688-8329. HR: Novice: rds. 1-4 G/45 d5, rds. 5-7 G/60 d5. For round times see. Side $10 change fee for changes after 2/27. There will be a $5 surcharge per $119/$129, please reserve by 2/14 or rate may not be available. Mention Events: See website for side events. Side event registration on site only. player for phone registrations USCF membership is required. Proof of Texas Chess Association to get rate. Check Website for other hotels. Note All registrations (except Side events) available on line: see www.dallas membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships. that the McAllen Convention Center does not allow outside food or drink to chess.com and you can download flyers and entry forms. Checks payable No registration/changes/or withdrawals by phone or email after 3/3/20 be brought into the Convention Center. W. to Dallas Chess Club. Mail entries to Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara as we are driving to the site; after that date you must make changes at Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. For tournament info, site (McAllen Convention Center). The Embassy Suites, 800 Convention, C A State Championship Event! visit our website or contact Barbara Swafford, info@ dallaschess.com St., McAllen, TX 78501. Phone: (956) 688-8329. HR: $119/$129, please MAR. 6-8, 2020 Texas South State Scholastic Primary School or 214-632- 9000. Refunds will be given only up to 3/11 with a $10 sur - reserve by 2/14 or rate may not be available. Mention Texas Chess Asso- Chess Championships charge for withdrawing, after 3/11 there will be no refunds. There will ciation to get rate. Check Website for other hotels. Note that the McAllen 7SS, McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, be no substitution of team members. There will be a $10 change fee for Convention Center does not allow outside food or drink to be brought into TX 78501. Tournament is open to any 3rd grade and lower such as 2nd changes after 3/11. There will be a $5 surcharge per player for phone the Convention Center. W. grade student living in Texas or going to school in Texas. Note that players registrations USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is may play in either the South or the North/Central Championships or they required or player must join/renew their memberships. No registration/ US Chess Junior Grand Prix! may also play in both. Also note that if a student has played in another changes/or withdrawals by phone or email after 3/11/20 as we are A State Championship Event! state’s closed championship, they may not play in this tournament. EF: driving to the site; after that date you must make changes at site (Houston MAR. 6-8, 2020 Texas South State Scholastic Middle School $44 by 2/4; $56 by 2/27; $74 after 2/27/20 or on site. On Site Registration: WestChase). W. Chess Championships Friday, 5:30-6:15pm, Saturday, 8-8:30am. Saturday registrants will receive 7SS, McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, a 1st Rd. 1/2-pt. bye. Two 1/2-pt. byes allowed as long as one of the byes MAR. 27-29 OR 28-29 , 24th annual Mid-America Open (MO) TX 78501. Tournament is open to any 6th-8/9th grade student living in is for round 1, if requested by the end of Rd. 2. Sections: K-1 Championship, See Grand Prix. Texas or going to school in Texas. See Article IX, Section 1E, TCA Bylaws Primary (K-3) Championship, Primary JV (K-3 w/Ratings Under 600). JUNE 24-25 , U.S. Women’s Open (NV) for each section’s eligibility. Just because a player is in 6th or 9th grade Trophies for top 20 individuals and top 15 teams in each section plus par - See Nationals. does not mean they can play. Check requirement, https://texaschess.org/ ticipation medals for all, and plus Score Awards for players scoring 4 or wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/TCA-Bylaws-30-Aug-2015.pdf. more points that do not win an individual trophy. Top 5 Grand Champion JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28 , 2020 National Open (NV) Note that players may play in either the South or the North Central Cham- trophies. For the Primary School the three sections will be merged and See Nationals. pionships or they may also play in both. Also note that if a student has the top 15 players will be used to determine the grand champions. Note JUNE 27-28 , International Youth Championship (NV) played in another state’s closed championship, they may not play in this that trophies will not be given out in advance and must be picked up at See Nevada. tournament. EF: $44 by 2/4; $56 by 2/27; $74 after 2/27/20 or on site. awards ceremony. Please make arrangements for picking up trophies at JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5 , 48th Annual World On Site Registration: Friday, 5:30-6:15pm, Saturday, 8-8:30am. Saturday award ceremony. Schedule: Round times vary depending on the Section. Open (PA) registrants will receive a 1st Rd. 1/2-pt. bye. Two 1/2-pt. byes allowed as For round times check website. Time controls: All Primary School Sections: long as one of the byes is for round 1, if requested by the end of Rd. 2. rds. 1-4 G/45 d5, rds. 5-7 G/60 d5. Side Events: See website for side See Grand Prix. Sections: Middle School (6-8/9) Championship, MS JV (6-8/9 Under 900), events. Side event registration on site only. All registrations (except Side JULY 7-12 , 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) MS Novice (6-8/9 Under 600). Trophies for top 20 individuals and top 15 events) available on line: see www.dallaschess.com and you can download See Grand Prix.

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5SS. Organized by the VA Chess Federation at Thomas Jefferson HS JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 2020 National Open (NV) UTAH for Science & Technology in Arlington, VA. Blitz Championships Fri. See Nationals. Mar. 6 at 6:30PM. Main tournament Sat.-Sun., Mar. 7-8. Rds.: Rds. 1- JAN. 11-12, 2020 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-N) JUNE 27-28, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nationals. 3 Sat. 3/7 at 9AM, 12-noon and 4:30PM; Rds. 4-5 Sun. 3/8 at 8:30AM See Nevada. and 12:30PM. T/C: Rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, Rds. 3-5 G/90 d10. Reg.: MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 27th annual Western Class Championships Detailed information including registration, entry, and player eligibility (CA-S) at www.vachess.org. Info: NTD Anand Dommalapati, adommalapati@ WEST VIRGINIA See Grand Prix. yahoo.com. , 5th annual George Washington Open (VA) , U.S. Women’s Open (NV) FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23 JUNE 24-25 MAR. 7-8, Delaware State Open Chess Championship (DE) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. See Grand Prix. , 2020 National Open (NV) JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World JUNE 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28 JUNE 30, 8th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) Open (PA) See Nationals. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 27-28, International Youth Championship (NV) JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Women’s See Nevada. Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. WISCONSIN VERMONT JULY 1, 9th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (PA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JAN. 25-26, 55th Northeastern Open JAN. 18-19, St. Johnsbury Open Hilton Garden Inn, 1355 W. 20th St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $89-Single, See Grand Prix. JULY 1, World Open Under 1000 Action (PA) See Pennsylvania. $95 Double 920-966-1300 (Mention Chess-Reserve Early). In 3 Sections, FEB. 29, 7th Queen City Tornado (NH) Open: 5SS, G/120 d5, EF: $41 by 1/21; $48 at site. $$b/40: $250-175. See Grand Prix. JULY 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR JUNE 30-JULY 5, 48th Annual World 1900-$135, 1800-$125, 1700-$115, 1600-$105, U1600-$95. Rds.: 10- 2:30- Open (PA) 7:30; 10-3. Reserve (U1500): 5SS, G/120 d5, Open to U1500. EF: $26 by MAR. 14-15, 53rd annual New York State Scholastic See Grand Prix. 1/21; $33 on site. $$b/20: $70-50. 1200: $40; U1200-$40. Rds.: 10-2:30- Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) 7:30; 10-3. Novice (U1000): 6SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1000. EF: $16 by See New York. JULY 2, 3, 4, 5, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) See Pennsylvania. 1/21; $23 at site. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th. Rds.: 10-1-3:30- 6:30; 10-1. APR. 8-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 14th Annual Open At Foxwoods (CT) ALL: Reg: 1/25 - 8:45-9:30 am. One 1/2-point bye any Rd. Full-pt bye to See Grand Prix. JULY 4, 28th Annual World Open G/10 Championship (PA) 2100+ in Rd.1 if requested in advance. Checks payable to Mike Nietman. See Grand Prix. ENT: Mike Nietman-Organizer, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719, APR. 24-26 OR 25-26, 29th Annual Eastern Class JULY 5, 32nd Annual World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) 608-467-8510 (before 1/24). INFO: [email protected]. Online Championships (MA) Reg. at www.kingregistration.com/tournaments. W. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 6-7, 12th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) A Heritage Event! See Pennsylvania. FEB. 29, Waukesha Memorial (39th Annual) VIRGINIA , 14th annual Philadelphia International (PA) A Wisconsin Tour Event! 4SS. G/60 d5. USCF rated (Dual rated). To obtain JULY 7-12 USCF membership, see uschess.org. Country Inn & Suites, 1250 S. Moorland , 52nd annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20 See Grand Prix. RD., Brookfield, WI (1-262-782-1400) Exit 301(AB) from I-94. $$Non-monetary; See Grand Prix. JULY 8-10, 10th annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA) traveling trophy to First, books for class winners. Open to all. EF: $15 by JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20, Chesapeake Open (MD) See Pennsylvania. 2/28 ($20 at site). Reg.: 8:00-9:15; 1/2 point bye if registered after 9:15; See Grand Prix. JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 14th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) groups of 4 or more must pre-register; pre-registrants check in by 9:30 to FEB. 7-9 OR 8-9, Baltimore Open (MD) See Grand Prix. assure pairing. Rds.: 10:00; 1:00; 3:30; 6:00. No state memb. req’d. OSA. See Grand Prix. Mail entries to Waukesha CC, 1911 Stardust DR., Waukesha, WI 53186. Phone Info: Jim Nickell (262) 544-6266. Online info: [email protected] FEB. 15, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 11th Annual Greater Mid-Atlantic K-12 Chess Championship (MD) WASHINGTON FEB. 29, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) 4SS. G/60 d5. USCF rated (Dual rated). To obtain USCF membership, See Maryland. JAN. 11-12, 2020 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-N) see uschess.org. Country Inn & Suites, 1250 S. Moorland RD., Brookfield, FEB. 15-16, Dewey Beach Open (DE) See Nationals. WI (1-262-782-1400) Exit 301(AB) from I-94. Open to players rated See Grand Prix. FEB. 15-16, Washington President’s Cup under 1200 or unrated. Prizes: Trophies to top 3, book prizes for class EF: Reg.: FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, 5th annual George Washington Open See Grand Prix. winners. $15 by 2/28 ($20 at site). 8:00-9:15; 1/2 point bye See Grand Prix. , 28th Dave Collyer Memorial if registered after 9:15; groups of 4 or more must pre-register; pre- FEB. 22-23 Rds.: See Grand Prix. registrants check in by 9:30 to assure pairing. 10:00; 1:00; 3:30; FEB. 28-MAR. 1 OR FEB. 29-MAR. 1 (NOT FEB. 15-17), 2020 6:00. No state memb. req’d. OSA. Mail entries to: Waukesha CC, 1911 U.S. Amateur Team South Championship - Note Date Change (NC) MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 27th annual Western Class Championships Stardust DR., Waukesha, WI 53186. Phone Info: Jim Nickell (262) 544- See Nationals. (CA-S) 6266. Online information: [email protected] See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 29th annual Chicago A State Championship Event! JUNE 24-25, U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Open (IL) MAR. 6-8, Virginia Scholastic & College Championships See Nationals. See Grand Prix.

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Ashley Lynn Priore

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have always been an aggressive blitz player. My friends often say that I’m better at speed I chess than any other version because I do not second guess. I just go. In traditional games, I move slowly and tend to be offensive. Growing up, I always feared I would make a major mistake, so I took certain amounts of time to ensure my move, no matter how simple, had value. I run a nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh called The Queen’s Gambit Chess Institute. We teach chess to the community and use the strategy of the game to make an impact. I tell my students that sometimes the best of both worlds can be good. To show them this The wonderful thing about life, skill, I teach them a game that won me my first trophy in a championship section. The intermediate chess class discusses this game at and chess, is that there is never one length to learn about defensive and offensive players. The wonderful thing about life, and way to act in a situation. chess, is that there is never one way to act in a situation. Balancing various ideas and choosing the right time to act is critical to a BLITZ BEAST In this moment, I was eager to play chess game and life. Ashley Lynn Priore somewhere safe. I had a good position and did Following is a position from my first time Anonymous not want to mess it up. I knew my knight could playing in a championship section. I was 13 2009 Northern Regional Championship not capture on d5 and anywhere else would years old and was paired against one of my not be aggressive. My opponent, still watching brother’s rivals, who has chosen to not be other people’s games, forgot to press his clock. named here. I told myself to be calm and ensure I waited for him to notice. Once five minutes each move was a safe one. I was at 1½ going into hit, he quickly slammed the clock and without the third round. The draw should have been a any second guesses, I made My Best Move: win. When I sat down to play, I looked at my 1. Nxb5! After my opponent captured the opponent, who was not paying attention to me. c6-pawn with his queen, I moved to 2. Nd6+. Instead, he laughed with his friends about me My opponent resigned, because 2. ... Kd8 (or 2. being the younger sister, and I decided that ... exd6 3. exd6+ Kd8 [both 3. ... Kd7 and 3. ... maybe it was time for a change. I wanted to get Kf7 are met by 4. Ne5+] 4. Qh4+) 3. Bb5 Qc7 out of that room as soon as possible. I turned and after 4. Nxc8 White is winning, although into blitz mode. I set up the pieces quickly and the tricky 4. Nd4 is also good. started the clock. A traditional Czech defense While my opponent was moving slowly and turned into the following: WHITE TO MOVE not paying attention, I acted fast and won.

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