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, AL LAWRENCE (USAT East) is the former executive director of both the USCF and the World PAUL MORPHY s Chess Hall of Fame. He is currently director of the Texas Tech University chess program. His chess festival latest book, with GM Lev Alburt, is Chess for the Gifted and Busy. _ BETSY CARINA DYNAKO (USAT North) is a Chicago-based event and portrait photographer π ∏ with credits in chess publications worldwide as well as the Wall Street Journal and Sports OctOBER 23-24, 2015 FUN Illustrated. 7ZR'D\VRI&+(66 ZLWK GM Simon WILLIAMS • IM Andrew MARTIN GM IAN ROGERS (Zurich) is a globe-hopping Australian grandmaster who frequently covers FM Macon SHIBUT • MCM Bob LONG international events for Chess Life. For MORE details on this great event for FM ALEX DUNNE (Absolute) is the correspondence chess director for the USCF and writes 2015 see the CLASSIFIEDS ³RU³

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RESEARCH REQUEST PAL BENKO PUZZLES

I am a Fulbright scholar from country of Former “Endgame Lab” columnist GM Pal Benko is celebrating this 150th anniversary Georgia (Caucasus) at Rutgers University, year of the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constiitution. “The 13th amendment to the Con- New Jersey. My topic of research is Georgian stitution declared that ‘Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a immigrants and diasporas in the USA. punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within Kola Kwariani (“Nick the Wrestler”), the the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.’ Formally abolishing slavery famous wrestler and chess player from my in the United States, the 13th amendment was passed by the Congress on native town Kutaisi, is one of the distin- January 31, 1865, and ratified by the states on December 6, 1865.” ~ www.loc.gov guished Georgian immi grants of the second part of the 20th century in America. He The puzzles represent “A” and “L” for Abraham Lincoln, “C” for the Constitution, and “150” died in New York, in 1980. for the 150th anniversary of the amendment’s ratification. Solutions on page 71. In my country we have very scant information about him. One of the main goals of my research here is to get as much information about his life as is possible. I would like to ask you to assist me in finding any contacts of those people who might have information about Kola Kwariani. You can either indicate some publications where I can find notes about him, or indicate location of sport (chess or wrestling) muse- ums or organizations/foundations in New York City and New Jersey. I’ll be very grateful if you can help me. Even scant information would be valuable. Thanks a lot for your attention and time. I MATE IN 3 MATE IN 2 can be contacted at 908-279-9471 or ii49@ scarletmail.rutgers.edu. Ia Iashvili Associate Professor of Human Geography Fulbright Scholar, Rutgers University New Jersey

Send your letters to [email protected] or post on the Chess Life Facebook group or the uschess.org Issues Forum. Letters are subject to editing for style, length, and content. MATE IN 3 MATE IN 3

POST MORTEM In the March 2015 “First Moves,” the photo of Bogoljubow-Zemgalis, listed “date unknown,” is Oldenburg 1949. With the death of GM Zemgalis, here are the current oldest U.S. grandmasters with their birth year: Pal Benko, 1928. Arthur Bisguier, 1929 Anatoly Lein, 1931 William Lombardy, 1937 MATE IN 3 MATE IN 3

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Stephen (Steve) Dillard, 1959-2015 Chess community mourns the loss of a great ambassador By FRANK NIRO

For example, not long ago Steve Dillard’s computer equipment was stolen from the trunk of his car in a suburban Louisville parking lot. Undaunted, the experienced TD paired the next 30-player Swiss system tournament at Meijer’s food court the old fashioned way, using pairing cards and hand written sheets of paper to run another of his seamless weekly rated events. The players in the room were mostly regulars, including some whose first USCF memberships were paid on their behalf by Steve many years, and in some cases, decades ago. The players spontaneously got together between rounds and took up a collection to purchase a new notebook computer and printer for Steve and presented it to him at the next tournament. As Steve recounted this story to his friends at national events, he was brought to tears, not merely in appreciation for the gift but, because, as someone who devoted his life to helping others, he knew in his heart what this gesture from the players really IF YOU HAVE TRAVELED AROUND THE COUNTRY TO PLAY CHESS, meant: the affection he felt for his chess family, you have probably encountered a club or two where a couple of old timers sit as he called them, was a two-way street. “We in a back corner of the room and barely look up from the board when a visitor wanted to show Steve that we appreciated what comes in. Or where children, and novices of all ages, are unwelcome and he had done for others,” said Taylor Bagley. “We openly discouraged from returning to the playing site. Or where lower rated couldn’t let the opportunity to help him pass by.” players are criticized, laughed at, and generally made to feel uncomfortable One of Steve Dillard’s favorite stories concerns as a result of their lack of success at the chessboard. This is not the case at his role as World Champion Garry Kasparov’s any of Steve Dillard’s playing venues. In fact, it is quite the opposite. For designated greeter at the National High School Steve Dillard, these are opportunities to teach, provide encouragement, offer Chess Championship in Lexington when Steve a kind word wherever needed, and to promote the game of chess. walked in with the famed Russian to a standing Sadly, the chess community lost a great ambassador on March 13, 2015, ovation. “Garry turned to me and said, ‘Mr. Dil- when Steve Dillard, 55, died tragically at his home in Louisville, the result of lard, I didn’t realize you were so famous,’ ” Dillard stab wounds inflicted by one of his former foster children, 21-year-old Ronshai later recalled upon his election to the Kentucky Jenefor. Steve was a USCF life member and delegate, class-A player and Chess Hall of Fame. The crowd was cheering for national tournament director. He was recognized with a meritorious service Kasparov, of course, but to Kentucky chess play- award in 2013 and a tournament director (TD) lifetime achievement award in ers, Dillard also was a true champion. 2014. Since his death, dozens of players and parents have come forward to Over the years, Steve founded chess clubs and say how they or their children would not be involved in chess today without held tournaments at a variety of diverse locations Steve’s influence. He will be missed by all those he touched. including McDonald’s, KFC, Douglas Community Steve was “Mr. Kentucky Chess,” according to KCA President Randas Burns. Center, two different pizza parlors (Louisville He directed more chess tournaments than most anyone in history, and did it Pizza and Mr. Gatti’s), the Louisville Zoo, McAl- with little interest in making money, often contributing his own funds to pay ister’s Deli (similar to Panera Bread) and memberships and fees and returning most of the entries back to the players Bluegrass Magic Shop. On multiple occasions, as prizes. As a matter of record, Steve Immitt of New York holds the honor of he brought groups of players on chess outings most tournaments directed in the U.S., although the data prior to 1991 is to Kentucky prisons. unavailable. Steve Dillard started directing chess tournaments in 1980. Professionally, Steve was a math teacher and, Steve Immitt was directing the Mid-America Open in St. Louis when he besides algebra, he introduced chess into many heard the news about Steve Dillard. “I knew Steve Dillard very well,” he said of the Louisville areas toughest schools. He gen- in a soft voice. “We roomed together at national events. He was a great guy.” uinely saw chess as a valuable tool for some of Regardless of who had the most, they have both run more USCF events than these youths as they moved forward to face chal- anyone else, combining for more than 10,000 tournament sections during lenges in their lives. He saw chess as “a great the past 25 years. One can only imagine the stories they were able to share equalizer.” “Inner-city schools have a poor reputation

over morning coffee. PHOTO: RYAN VELEZ

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The Louisville Chess Club on March 16, 2015 held an open TD chair for Steve Dillard.

sometimes,” he said in a 2001 newspaper Allen Priest delivered a moving eulogy chess and insisted that all scholastic tour- article, “but their students are tremendous at the funeral service on March 21. “Our naments be rated. In a 1997 letter to when you see them at the chess board. paths first crossed when I was officiating Yussman, Steve wrote, “The scholastic They tend to be confident and stronger a basketball game and he was a coach. I chess tournament seems to be the ultimate academically. No one will look at the color remember it because I had to throw the measure of progress, and the trophies are of their skin or the type of clothes they coach out of the game—the other one— the goal that students reach for in the are wearing, because winning at chess, not Steve.” immediate reward, while the rating prog - on equal ground, is something that can’t “Our paths crossed in a profound way ress is a long term gratification. The beauty be taken away.” in 1998 when he came to the elementary of the game and the improvement of the His sister, Aynn Dillard, is not a chess wing at Christian Academy of Louisville player are interwoven in this mix. Publi- player herself. However, she recognized to see if there were kids interested in the cation of games is another method by which her brother’s passion for the game and chess club. My third grader joined and great work can be displayed.” the importance in Steve’s life of its com- quickly Steve had him playing in a tour- Steve also possessed an infectious sense munity members by attending the weekly nament. Being a chess dad was really of humor and was usually calm except, tournament at Meijer’s in Louisville on boring so I started volunteering to help. perhaps, when he was on the sidelines March 16 to personally greet the players. Before long Steve had me playing too— coaching a basketball game. He was “Steve touched thousands of lives through very badly—and had me in training as a known for his “Steve Dillard rule” where his camp counseling, teaching, basketball tournament director. We worked dozens he allowed players to deduct five minutes coaching, and chess affiliations,” she said, of events together, traveling together, din- from their clocks and not keep score, as “and, most importantly, through his devo- ing together, and even rooming together.” a way to encourage new players. At the tion to his foster children.” Steve fostered “Steve took in some of the toughest 2010 Bluegrass Games, held on a hot many boys over the years, all from belea- cases the foster system had. He told me summer day, he posted a sign next to the guered inner city neighborhoods, and more than once that he told the foster pairings which read, “Ice Cream Truck. oversaw the education of many others, system that if they had a kid they couldn’t OK to Stop Clock.” including foreign exchange students. Aynn place anywhere else, he would take them.” But that’s not the whole story. Steve personally selected each of Steve’s pall- Dillard was single and never married. himself occasionally drove an ice cream bearers from among the members of his “He told me he wished he had married truck to earn a little extra money and chess family. and had kids of his own.” Allen Priest knew some of the other drivers. So, when One of Steve’s closest friends is USCF said. “He also had a dream to leave the players complained of the heat, he executive board member Allen Priest. “Steve Louisville to pursue teaching at a Christian called a friend to come by the tournament built modern USCF chess in Kentucky,” mission school in a poor Caribbean or site. For Steve Dillard, this was the ideal he said. “Louisville has one of the highest African country. He felt called to this as scenario: an opportunity to help those on per-capita USCF scholastic membership a part of his deep Christian faith. After both sides of the transaction. rates in the country and that is largely due one of these discussions, I pointed out to The players at his tournaments come to Steve’s efforts over the years.” him that perhaps he was already doing each week to play chess and they also “Steve knew that the more chess there all these things. He had family, he had come to visit their friend, Steve, whom was the better it was for the chess com- kids, he served the poor.” they view with fondness, gratitude and munity,” he continued. “So he stepped Eric Yussman, who has written about genuine respect. Now his chair is empty into the background for other tournament the history of chess in Louisville and was and he is already missed throughout the directors to accumulate experience credits, a friend, said, “Steve was the kindest, gen- chess community, not only in Louisville, he encouraged TDs to take the tests to tlest person I’ve ever known. His kindness but all over the country, as well as by

advance, and helped them prepare for the was authentic, thorough, and comprehen- others outside of chess from Norway to PHOTO: RYAN VELEZ tests if they asked.” sive.” Steve was an advocate for scholastic Africa.

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

There will be an empty chair for Steve but Stephen chose to live with courage. Dillard at the Kentucky Open, June 13- Stephen’s death reminds us that many AT THE 14 in Lexington, as there was at the are deeply wounded, but Stephen chose USAT FACES EAST! Meijer’s weekly tournament on March to live in compassion. 16. A special prize will be introduced Stephen’s death reminds us that we rewarding a scholastic player who accom- live in a world where some despair, but ACROSS plishes the biggest upset. Aynn Dillard Stephen chose to live in hope. will be invited to award the prize. Stephen’s death tempts us to cynicism THE BOARD Following are the closing words of Pas- about others, but Stephen chose to see By AL LAWRENCE tor Jim England’s message at the funeral the best in you. BRUCE DAVIS service. For those left out and left behind, “Stephen's death reminds us that we Stephen made room in his heart and his PENNSYLVANIA live in a world that can be dangerous, home.” Frenetic King of the Valley

“Just home from Friday night blitz and playing 16 games non-stop,” Davis’ return e-mail to my request for an interview read. “I have to get up in a few hours to run three sections of the 14th Annual Horizons for JERRY NASH GIVEN CHESS EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Youth Scholastic, but I would be happy to talk between rounds.” The energetic Davis is a retired automation AWARD FROM UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS engineer who keeps local chess lively as teacher, Jerry Nash, National Education Con- organizer, and tournament director. Founder and sultant to the USCF, has worked more president of the very active Lehigh Valley Chess Club than 15 years explaining the importance and co-founder, with his daughter Erika, of the Lehigh of chess in the classroom. With numer- University Chess Club, his U.S. Amateur Team East ous presentations at conferences and play stretches over four decades. his work consulting organizations across the U.S., Nash is shining a bright light on the game he loves and how rich of a RYAN YOUNG resource chess can be for academic success. Because of his hard work, he CONNECTICUT received the 2015 University of Texas Young Chess (UT) at Dallas Chess Educator of the Entrepreneur Year Award on February 24, 2015. Ryan finished Amity High School in Woodbridge, The awards ceremony is an integral where he was an honor student, and started his part of ChessFest, an annual celebration own business teaching chess. His method is straight- of chess organized by UT Dallas’ Eugene forward—he calls private schools. “About 75 percent McDermott Library and the renowned accept right away.” They know that chess has a lot UT Dallas Chess Program. to offer their students and that parents will pay the modest fees for the eight-week program Ryan offers. In 1996, Nash helped start the scholas- “Many times the administrator won’t even require tic program in Lake Charles, Louisiana a meeting before classes begin. Public schools are and later became the scholastic director tougher,” Ryan says—“Paperwork.” Ryan now has at the USCF in 2005. He also currently two employees and 12 programs. But you get the works as a consultant with the Alabama feeling that’s just the beginning. State Department of Education to implement a chess-in-schools initiative. STEPHEN SHOSHIN CHESS IN “NASH-VILLE” NEW JERSEY Here is a sample of Nash’s work, as described in the January-March 2012 issue of “The Chess Coach,” at an event where he led the chess instruction: Keeping Toms River An in-service held July 11-14, 2011 at Tennessee Tech’s STEM Center provided Chess Club on Track teachers with the necessary materials and strategies to implement standards- based chess instruction. 21 fifth- and sixth-grade math teachers from nine Shoshin , a retired locomotive engineer, is the newly counties participated in the program. Teachers received chess sets, demonstration elected president of the Toms River Chess Club, boards, and chess clocks for their classrooms along with instructional materials. the oldest continuously active chess club in New During the four days of the workshop, teachers learned the rules, terminology, Jersey, made prominent by U.S. Amateur Team East and basic strategies of chess. They then applied what they learned to the Ten- (USATE) Organizer E. Steven Doyle when he was nessee State Standards and the Common Core Standards. Dr. Deborah Setliff its president. Shoshin played a bit of chess in col- led afternoon sessions in which teachers developed lesson plans and imple- lege. “I was always fascinated but never studied until a year or so ago,” the 64-year-old said. “It’s mentation strategies. The research component to determine the impact of the been something to look forward to, and it’s certainly project includes both quantitative measures of student achievement and critical keeping me busy these days.” To Shoshin, the USATE thinking and qualitative dimensions to capture participant experiences. epitomizes the best in chess. “Your team counts on you. And it is fun!”

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top player Hikaru Nakamura, currently rated number three in the world, is a former Samford Fellow. Generous contributions from the late Mrs. Virginia Samford and the Torchmark Corporation support the Fellowship. The Samford Fellowship is a fitting memorial to an extraordinary man. The dedication, creativity and achievement that marked Mr. Frank P. Samford, Jr.’s life are examples for all chess players to admire and emulate.

USCF OPENS OFFICE IN ST. LOUIS The USCF has announced that it opened a corporate office in St. Louis, Missouri in February 2015. The USCF St. Louis office, currently located in the CIC St. Louis Building in the Cortex Innovation Community, will immediately serve to support the organization’s marketing and development efforts, while the USCF’s customer and membership services departments will continue to 2015 SAMFORD FELLOWSHIP AWARDED TO operate out of its office in Crossville, Tennessee. GRANDMASTERS SAMUEL SEVIAN AND KAYDEN TROFF “St Louis’ central location and vibrant chess community make it an ideal location for the USCF to launch new initiatives as a 501(c)(3) By John Donaldson nonprofit organization,” says USCF Executive Director Jean Hoffman. The City’s broad-based support for chess was highlighted by USCF The FRANK P. SAMFORD, JR. CHESS FELLOWSHIP, marking its President Ruth Haring, explaining that “it is important for the USCF 29th annual award, has selected Grandmasters Samuel Sevian of to develop a presence here given the impressive extent of the support Southbridge, Massachusetts (above, left), and Kayden Troff of West and commitment the entire community has exhibited towards Jordan, Utah (above, right), as its 2015 Fellows. The Samford is the promoting chess.” richest and most important chess fellowship in the United States. Over the past few years, St. Louis has emerged as both a national It identifies and assists the best young American chess masters by and international center for chess. In May of 2014, the United providing top-level coaching, strong competition and access to study States Senate passed an official resolution recognizing St. Louis as materials. The Fellowship also supplies a monthly stipend for living the national chess capital. Last September, the Chess Club and expenses so that the winners may devote themselves to chess Scholastic Center of Saint Louis hosted the Sinquefield Cup, the without having financial worries. The total value of the Fellowship strongest chess tournament in the history of chess. For the seventh has been increased several times over the years and is now $42,000 consecutive year St. Louis hosted the United States Chess Champi- annually which will be split between the two winners. The prize is onship last month. awarded for one year and can be renewed for a second year. The winners’ term begins July 1st, 2015. Samuel Sevian and Kayden Troff are both former World Youth CALL FOR ADMS champions, Samuel winning the Under 12 title and Kayden the Advance delegate motions (ADMs) for the delegates’ meeting at Under 14 in 2012. They also have nearly identical ratings going this year’s U.S. Open are due before June 1, 2015. They can be sent into the 2015 U.S. Championship which they will be competing in. to Cheryle Bruce, c/o USCF, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or e- Both players are currently rated 2642 USCF, with Kayden 2532 mailed to [email protected]. FIDE and Samuel 2531. They are two of the youngest winners of the Samford Fellowship with Kayden age 16 and Samuel two years EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION BALLOTS younger. Ballots will be available to USCF members who are current members The winners were chosen by the Samford Fellowship Committee, active as of May 4, 2015, who will be age 16 or older by June 30th, consisting of Frank P. Samford III (son of Samford Fellowship founder 2015, and who register to vote by May 1, 2015. Frank P. Samford, Jr.), former U.S. Chess Champion Grandmaster Yury Shulman and International Master John Donaldson. The See https://secure2.uschess.org/voterregistration.php for more winners’ potential was determined based on their chess talent, work information. In addition to the half-page statement on the opposite ethic, dedication and accomplishments. The Fellowship is adminis - page, there will be another half-page statement in the June issue. tered by the U.S. Chess Trust with particularly valuable services A 150-word statement from each candidate appeared in the April provided by Barbara DeMaro. issue. Further details about the ballot will be available in the June The Samford Chess Fellowship was created by the late Frank P. issue. Samford, Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Samford was a distin- guished attorney and CEO of Liberty National Life Insurance Company YOUTH CATEGORY (now Torchmark). He was active in civic, business, political, educa - tional and cultural affairs. Mr. Samford was also an enthusiastic Any Youth category member who wants the May candidate’s competitor in chess tournaments. After providing financial support statements may receive them on request since they do not receive for several chess projects he decided to do something significant the May issue. This applies only to Youth members who will be age for American chess. The result was the Samford Fellowship. 16 or older by June 30th, since otherwise the Youth member will Since its inception the Fellowship has proven very successful. Many not be receiving a ballot. See the contact information above for Samford Fellows have become strong grandmasters, members of Cheryle Bruce. the United States Olympiad team and U.S. champions. America’s

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USCF Affairs / Candidate Statements

Randy Bauer

• Supporting world class national championships. of the Executive Board. It’s not easy to meld personalities and develop the trust and relationships • Revising our strategic plan. necessary to be effective. There will be no needed As I also explained last month, I am running because ‘on the job training’ and I will be able to seamlessly there is even greater potential for success. In particular, continue the work the other members of the I identified the following priorities last month: Executive Board have entrusted to me with a primary leadership role. • We need a structurally balanced budget with • A strong network of professional relationships that new revenue sources identified and utilized— can benefit the USCF. In the past, I helped secure beginning with an annual development campaign. the initial involvement of our current U.S. Champi- • We need to complete the ‘circle of strategy’— onship benefactor—a relationship that has brought planning, budgeting, execution, measurement literally millions of dollars of benefit to the USCF and analysis—that is the hallmark of a high and its top players. I maintain strong professional performing organization ties to national non-profit and public sector agencies that can also benefit the USCF (particularly with These will be my areas of focus over the next three our charitable status) going forward. years. I am confident that we will be successful for a variety of reasons—reasons that I hope will lead Ultimately, elections are about hope and trust. It’s you to once again vote for me. Please help me one thing to have an agenda, but it’s an entirely continue the work we’ve started! Why: different thing to actually accomplish it. That is where hope and trust can sometimes collide—and In my last candidate statement, I touched on some • A vote for Randy Bauer is a vote for proven where it is good to have a proven candidate in the of the accomplishments of my recent USCF Execu - leadership, ability and results. It’s easy to promise race who has, in fact, gotten things done. to get things done—it is another matter to do tive Board service. This includes being a part of Together, we have accomplished a lot for the USCF so as one of seven members of the Executive efforts for: and chess in this country. I ask your continued trust Board. Make no mistake—I have gotten things in my ability to shape a better future for U.S. chess • Developing healthy annual operating budgets. done on the Executive Board. and the USCF. I ask once more for your vote for the • Attaining charitable organization status. • Proven ability to work with the other members USCF Executive Board.

Anjelina Belakovskaia

As a three-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion, a WGM, studies have to be conducted on comparing ACT, SAT, who has decades worth of experience from tournaments Stanford and other standardized tests results of chess around the world and has had exposure to chess playing kids vs. their peers. USCF has to team up with programs in numerous countries, I have a sincere love the numerous STEM (Science, Technology / Engineer - for the game and developed the skills that help me to ing, Mathematics) programs to establish mutually be successful on the 64 squares and beyond. beneficial relationships. More needs to be done to encourage girls in joining chess clubs and competi - My accomplishments on the chess board have tions. Colleges around the country have to be contacted extended into the world of high finance—I graduated to establish new chess scholarships and government from New York University with a Master’s Degree in grant research has to be done. Mathematics in Finance and was a Derivatives Trader with a Fortune 500 Company. My achievements there Another very important thing USCF should do is to were featured in USA Today (12/11/01) and written raise its standards and establish a united, welcoming about in The Wall Street Journal (12/31/02) and and helpful community for its members. Local chess other business publications. I am currently teaching clubs should definitely see more support. The top Finance and Leadership classes at the University of chess players in the country, “local” to many different Arizona and was named as one of the “30 Executives areas, should be supported as well. USCF should Who Are Excellent At Chess” by Business Insider reach out to a great deal of grandmasters, interna- (06/24/2012). tional masters and simply strong players to bring them back into chess, into USCF and into promoting In addition to being a chess player, I am now a “Chess chess locally. Mom,” a coach, and a tournament director. There are a lot of things that need to be done and a Do you think USCF can and should be a much better With my own three kids playing chess, I spend lot of work ahead. I know that it is not going to be and stronger organization? weekends teaching children in the Belakovskaia Chess easy, yet I expect a lot of support from many people Academy in Tucson, Arizona and spend countless who have a similar vision. If you said YES—welcome onboard! hours promoting chess and its role in helping children to develop their full cognitive potential. Thus, I am asking for your votes, support and sug - I am running for the USCF Executive Board on behalf gestions to make the USCF a better place for everyone. of many who believe that more action, energy and I believe USCF can and should play a vital role in new ideas are needed to give chess life in the U.S. a bringing chess into classrooms, using existing studies Read more: much needed boost. of the benefits of chess in education. Moreover, new http://anjelinabelakovskaia.com/statement

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Looks at Books / Sicilian Defense

Publishers seem to be sending us a Six Sicilians Sicilian message—They continue to bait

us fishes with tempting releases covering 1. ... c5. By JOHN HARTMANN

ore than 20 percent of all chess games begin as some form to be recommended, but it would be especially unfortunate here. of a Sicilian Defense, if my math and MegaBase are to be Rotella has written an unusually fine book. M trusted. It’s no wonder, then, that so many books have Much like the Sveshnikov, the Kalashnikov (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 been written about this opening. This month I look at six books 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5) admits of varying treatments. Some variations on the Sicilian that have recently appeared in my mailbox. are calm and strategic in nature, while others are of immense The Richter Rauzer Reborn is the first title from Thinkers Pub- tactical complexity. In many cases Rotella offers his readers the lishing, a new chess publishing house headed by GM Ivan Sokolov choice of two continuations, one tactical and one more positional and not to be confused with Bob Long’s longtime imprint Thinker’s in nature. The analysis is excellent indeed, but what sets the book Press. Written by GMs Zdenko Kozul and Alojzije Jankovic, the apart is its explanations. Rotella’s prose is clear and insightful, book consists of a Black repertoire after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 and each chapter ends with a set of “Key Takeaways” that sum d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 e6 7. Qd2 a6 8. 0-0- up important positional ideas. 0 Bd7. The bulk of the book, however, is devoted to what Alex It should be noted that Rotella’s book also contains a complete Yermolinsky once called the ‘Kozul suicide variation,’ which appears repertoire against the anti-Sicilians. His recommendations include: after 9. f4 b5 10. Bxf6 gxf6. 3. ... Nf6 against the Rossolimo, 7. ... Nb6 in the 2. ... Nf6 Alapin That this is a first effort from a new publisher is obvious. The mainlines, and the … g6/ … e5/ … Nge7 lines of the closed cover features a chessboard that is set up incorrectly. The chapter Sicilian. Against 3. Nc3—a problematic move-order for Kalashnikov structure and typesetting is confusing and hard to read, and the players—Rotella recommends 3. ... e5. inconsistent editing does little to mitigate that fact. Still, those If anti-Sicilians concern you such that you desire a ‘second who hazard the Kozul variation will want this book because of the opinion,’ consider Sveshnikov vs. the Anti-Sicilians. This is the stellar analysis. Here’s hoping that future Thinkers Publishing first title in a series of three from GM Evgeny Sveshnikov, the titles feature the technical improvements necessary to do justice second being devoted to the Rossolimo and the third to the Kalash- to the wonderful content their upcoming titles promise. nikov. Sveshnikov is a pugnacious and self-assured writer, not in The Sveshnikov (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. the least afraid of courting controversy. In chapter one he claims Nc3 e5) is among the most popular variations of the Sicilian today, to correct no less than Mikhail Botvinnik and Mark Dvoretsky, having been essayed with Black by some of the world’s strongest and in the conclusion he argues that the Polugaevsky and Dragon players. With Grandmaster Repertoire 18: The Sicilian Sveshnikov, variations will soon be unplayable! GM Vassilios Kotronias has written a complete and comprehensive Sveshnikov’s book, the bombast notwithstanding, is an interesting repertoire book in the Sveshnikov, and brilliantly so. (if idiosyncratic) set of responses to some key anti-Sicilian lines. Kotronias does not cover every variation in the Sveshnikov, It uses annotated games, unlike the other books discussed thus skipping (for instance) 10. ... Bg7 in favor of 10. ... f5 after 9. Bxf6 far, to impart Sveshnikov’s recommendations, and about half of gxf6 10. Nd5. What he does do is offer a response to every one of the games are from Sveshnikov’s practice. Like Rotella, he advises White’s key moves after move five. His analysis runs past move 3. ... e5 against the 3. Nc3 lines, although they differ on move 30 in many instances, but I never found myself overwhelmed by orders later on. Other recommendations include … g6 / … Nf6/ it. The book is very well structured, as is typical for Quality Chess … e5 lines against the closed Sicilian, three ideas (including trans- titles, and the conclusions at the end of each chapter function as posing back to the Alapin) against the Smith-Morra, and 7. ... useful summaries. Anyone who plays the Sveshnikov with either dxe5 in the 2. ... Nf6 Alapin. color needs to study this book. Not all books on the Sicilian are written from Black’s perspective. Some potential buyers of The Killer Sicilian: Fighting 1. e4 with Recently I’ve received two books designed for those of us who have the Kalashnikov might dismiss the book because of its author. to face the Sicilian with the white pieces. Both are very good, Tony Rotella does not have an international title. He’s not even a albeit for somewhat different audiences. master, but a ‘mere’ expert in over-the-board and correspondence Modernized: The Open Sicilian is the second title from Metropolitan play. (Who does this guy think he is, anyway?!) Prejudice is never Chess Publishing. The complete repertoire proposed by IM Zhanibek

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Looks at Books / Sicilian Defense

Amanov and FM Kostya Kavutskiy tends In Modernized … Amanov and Kavutskiy Rfe1 with the edge to White. to favor slightly more positional (and less advocate the trendy 11. c4 against the The divergence after 8. ... f5 is perhaps all-or-nothing) recipes for fighting the Sicil- Sveshnikov, with their main line being 11. more interesting. After 9. exf5 Bxf5 10. Nc2 ian. Among them: 6. h3 against the Najdorf, ... b4 12. Nc2 0-0 13. g3 0-0 14. h4. Here Nf6 11. Ne3 Be6 12. g3 Nd4 13. Bg2 b5 6. g3 against the Kan and Taimanov, and Kotronias advocates the pawn sacrifice 14. 14. cxb5 axb5 15. Ncd5 Rc8 16. 0-0 0-0 9. 0-0-0 against the Dragon. They offer lines ... a4!?, and while his mainline is 15. Ncxb4 17. b3 Kh8 18. Nxe7 Qxe7 19. Bb2 Nf5 20. against minor Sicilian variations as well, Nxb4 16. Nxb4 Qb6 17. a3 Bd8, he also Nxf5 Bxf5 21. Rc1 we reach a position that including the Grivas, the Nimzowitsch, and discusses 15. Bg2 and 15. Bh3. deserves a diagram. the O’Kelly. Using densely annotated games With the benefit of seeing Kotronias’ book to carry the analysis, the book is well before theirs went to press, Amanov and researched and the repertoire choices make Kavutskiy recommend 15. Bg2 Be6 16. 0-0 sense for the practical player. b3 and attempt to better Kotronias’ 17. Grandmaster Repertoire 1. e4 vs The Sicil- Nce3 with the ‘novelty’ 17. axb3!. Their ian I is a clunky title for a fantastic book. analysis proceeds: 17. ... axb3 18. Rxa8 This is the second entry in GM Parimarjan Qxa8 19. Nxf6+ gxf6 20. Ne3 Nd4 21. f4! Negi’s 1. e4 series, the first of which (1. e4 and White has the initiative. 17. axb3 does vs The French, Caro-Kann and Philidor) seem to improve on Kotronias, but unfor- deservedly won the 2014 ChessPub.com tunately, it is not a novelty. Amanov and Book of the Year award. In his new book Kavutskiy do not refer to correspondence Negi turns 6. Bg5 into a fearsome weapon games in their book; if they did, they might against the Najdorf suitable even for his have found Schramm-Jordan (corr. 2010) grandmaster readers. This is a serious book which anticipated their line in full. for advanced players, one that will drive There is more sustained overlap between Both books argue that 21. Rc1 improves the theoretical discussion on the Najdorf Modernized … and The Killer Sicilian. Amanov on an old Smirnov-Radjabov game, but they for the foreseeable future. and Kavutskiy propose that White play 1. disagree on their assessment of the ensuing I find it useful to study points of conver- e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5 5. position. Rotella writes that “[a] better try gence between opening books, particularly Nb5 d6 6. c4 Be7 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 against for White might be 21. Rc1 Qd7 22. Qe2, those that advocate for different sides of the Kalashnikov, and Rotella analyzes both though 22. ... Bg4 23. Rxc8 Rxc8 24. Qd2 the same positions. There are three such 8. ... Be6 and 8. ... f5. Their disagreement Bh3 seems about equal too.” Amanov and intersections among the books reviewed after 8. ... Be6 9. Be2 Nd4 10. 0-0 Nf6 11. Kavutskiy think White has “… a noticeable this month, coming from Modernized: The Be3 Nxe2+ 12. Qxe2 0-0 13. f3 Rc8 14. Rac1 plus. The two bishops are clearly felt here, Open Sicilian for White and The Killer Sicilian Nh5 15. Qd2 f5 16. exf5 Rxf5 17. g4 Rg5 and the b-pawn remains a chronic weak- and Grandmaster Repertoire 18: The Sicilian 18. Kh1 Nf4 is minor. Rotella thinks that ness.” I think this is a little optimistic, and Sveshnikov for Black. I’ll close this column Black has fine counterplay after 19. Rce1, that Black is just fine here. But I’m willing by looking briefly at each of them. while Amanov and Kavutskiy assess 19. to be convinced otherwise! Readers?

All of these books (except for The Richter Rauzer Reborn) are available at USCFSales.com.

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

The Smartest Stupid Thing Want to beat your computer? All you have to do is … By GM ANDY SOLTIS

IT SEEMS LIKE THE HEIGHT OF HUMAN Other authorities said the secret to beat- hubris today. But it wasn’t long ago that ing computers was trading queens as early some of the smartest people in chess as possible. Or, castling on the opposite wanted to tell the rest of us how easy it wing of the machine because it can’t was to beat computers. understand attacking positions. They offered what were called simple The irony here is that humans were tips to outsmart a machine. This is how claiming they had found a kind of idiot- mankind once thought: proof set of instructions that anyone could follow and always get the optimum result. There’s a word for that kind of formula— Reti Opening (A07) an algorithm. IM David Levy It was inconceivable in those days that Chess 4.4 machines could figure out important Minneapolis, 1975 What is memorable about this otherwise truths about chess that had eluded forgettable game was White’s attitude. He humanity. A good example is the value of 1. d3 e5 2. g3 Nc6 3. Bg2 d5 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. 0-0 wasn’t playing for a draw by repetition. trading a fianchettoed king bishop for a Be7 6. c3 0-0 7. b4? e4! 8. dxe4 dxe4 9. Qxd8 “Believe it or not I was actually hoping knight. Rxd8 10. Nfd2 Bf5 11. Nc4 Bg4 12. Re1 Bxe2! to win this position!” he wrote. Conventional thinking held that this Why? Because he knew of a flaw that was a horrible idea. How to Beat Your David Levy did more to promote com- cropped up in the programming of early Chess Computer by Raymond Keene and puter chess than anyone (before Garry computers: If Chess 4.4 was ahead in David Levy (1991) gave an example. In Kasparov). This game was played in a 12- material, it would avoid repeating a posi- the Accelerated Dragon Varation of the board simultaneous exhibition that Levy tion at all costs. Sicilian Defense (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. gave against top programs. But his anti- “And if it makes enough inferior moves d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 5. Nc3 Bg7) the machine strategy was less than impressive …” Levy added. But even in 1975 a authors proposed 6. Nf3?. (13. Rxe2? Rd1+ 14. Bf1 Rxc1). machine wouldn’t allow something like “Your opponent will get a surge of elec- 13. Nbd2 Bxc4 14. Nxc4 Rd3 15. Bb2 b5 16. 51. ... Kg4 52. Rc4 h5 53. Rc6!? g5?? 54. trons as it exclaims: ‘What a moron this Na3 Rb8 17. Rad1 Ne5 18. Rxd3 Nxd3 19. Re2 Kg2 and 55. h3 mate. Instead, the game guy is. I can saddle him with doubled, Nxb2 20. Rxb2 c5!? 21. bxc5 a6 22. Nc2 Rc8 was agreed drawn after another 11 point- isolated pawns. Off with his head,’” they 23. Nb4 Rxc5 24. Nxa6 Rc6 25. Nb8? Rb6! 26. less moves. wrote. The computer would play 6. ... a4 Rxb8 27. axb5 Rc8? 28. b6! Today everyone recognizes that $60 Bxc3+ 7. bxc3 and be quickly mated computers play much better than any of because of the weaknesses it created at Black would have won comfortably after us. And they do it with moves we don’t f6, g7 and h6, they added. 27. ... Bc5 halted the b-pawn. Now human- understand. Magnus Carlsen told The ity makes a comeback. New Yorker in 2011 what it was like losing 28. ... Rb8 29. Bh3! Nd5 30. b7 Nxc3 31. Bc8! several games against machines. “It’s like Kf8 32. Rc2 Bf6 33. Kg2 Ke7 34. Rd2 g6 35. playing someone who is extremely stupid,” Rd7+ Kf8 36. Rd6 Be5 37. Rc6 f6 38. Rc4 Kf7 he saId, “but who beats you anyway.” 39. Kf1 f5 40. Rc5 Kf6 41. Rc6+ Kg5 42. Rc5 But there was a time not long ago when Bd4 43. Rc4 Bh8 44. Rc7 h6 45. Rc6 Be5 46. strong players were eager to offer simple Rc5 formulas for victory. “How To Crush Your Chess Computer” (see diagram top of next column) was the title of an article by computer chess authority GM Larry Kaufman in the Black played the first part of the game Fall/Winter 1986 edition of Computer Chess at about class-A strength, but then it Reports. Computers can be tricked in the began to flounder at a three-digit skill opening, he said, by quiet moves. Just play level. a2-a3 in a closed opening and you’ll get the BLACK TO MOVE 46. ... Bg7 47. Rc7 Bf6 48. Rc6 Bh8 49. Rc5 machine out of its opening “book” and into Kg4 50. Rc6 Kh5 51. Rc5 a closed middlegame that you can win. Well, computers must still be pretty stu-

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

Problem I Problem II Problem III 2014 Olympiad GM Federico Perez Ponsa IM Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal GM Daniele Vocaturo Renato Frick GM David Navara IM Henry Robert Steel A record 176 teams, 20 more than in any previous Olympiad’s open section, faced off in Tromsø, Norway last year. When the last of the 3,776 games was over, a young Chinese team had won the gold medals ahead of Hungary and India. Sam Shankland starred on the United States team and scored eight wins and two draws to win his board prize as a reserve. WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY Games from the 11-round Swiss System tournament provide our quiz Problem IV Problem V Problem VI Attipat Pornariyasombat GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave IM Martin Martinez Romero this month. In each of these six GM Alexey Aleksandrov GM Tsegmed Bathchuluun Dennis Gonzales positions you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. This will typically mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. For solutions see page 71.

BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY

pid because today they look at 7. ... Nf6! don’t understand sacrifices and aren’t and conclude Black is doing very nicely. good defenders. By sacrificing a small For example, 8. Bd3 d5! 9. e5 Ne4 or 9. amount, like the Exchange, you could exd5 Qxd5. dumbfound them, he said. In 1996 William Windom, the late TV But in a match with Deep Thought, and movie actor, proposed that Chess Life forerunner of Deep Blue, Bronstein was sponsor a contest “to see how many of its crushed in a series of sacrificial games. readers can beat a given computer in a given opening.” He confided that he reg- Sicilian Defense (B20) ularly beat his Jade II computer at the GM David Bronstein highest level—but only if Jade cooperated Deep Thought by answering his 1. d4 with 1. ... d5. “Oth- Match, Palo Alto, 1992 erwise I lose.” Up until a few years ago some of the 1. e4 c5 2. b4!? cxb4 3. a3 d5 4. exd5 Qxd5 5. Can Black win after 25. Kg2! traps the programs you could play for free on the Nf3 e5 6. axb4 Bxb4 7. Ra3!?! rook? This move makes it easy. Internet had certain death-wish openings 25. ... Rxd6! 26. Nxd6 Rf6! 27. Qc4? Qxd6 28. in their repertoire. Today’s computers laugh at this as a Rd1 Qb6 29. Rd2 Bf7 30. Qb4 Bxb3 31. Rd8+ Whenever I got tired of losing at other losing move. But White soon gets com- Qxd8!, White resigned. openings to Jester, at www.ludochess.com, pensation, without a major Black error I would meet its 1. e4 with 1. ... c5 2. Nf3 until move 20. The tide was turning, but we couldn’t Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5 5. Nb5 d6. 7. ... Bxa3 8. Bxa3 Qa5 9. Bc4 Nc6 10. 0-0 f6 admit it. “Computers will never surpass Jester was fond of playing 6. c4 a6 7. 11. d4 Bg4 12. h3 Bh5 13. dxe5 fxe5 14. Qd6 the best human chessplayers,” declared a Chess Life headline above a Lev Alburt N5c3 Nf6 and now 8. f3?. Nge7 15. Qe6 Rf8 16. Bxe7 Nxe7?! 17. Nxe5 column. Alburt argued that computers I knew I could count on the game going Rd8 18. Nc3! a6 19. Ne4 Qc7 20. Re1! Rd4? 8. ... Be7 9. Nd5? Nxd5 10. cxd5 Nd4 and had improved because they acquired more and more opening and endgame data. It then pawn grabbing 11. Bd2? 0-0 12. Bc3. (see diagram next column) I usually delivered mate some time after was highly doubtful that computers would 12. ... f5 13. Bxd4 exd4 14. Qxd4 fxe4 Both players overlooked the remarkable ever be able to see more than six moves 15. fxe4 Bf6 16. Qd2 Bg4. 21. Bxa6! bxa6? 22. Nc6! (22. ... Qxc6? into the future. Alas, Jester has been smartened up 23. Nf6+ Rxf6? 24. Qxe7 mate). Unfortunately, by the time Lev’s column and usually beats me these days. appeared it was superseded by history. It 21. Bb3? Rf4 22. Nc4 Bg6 23. Ncd6+ Kf8 24. David Bronstein, a one-time world appeared in July 1997—right after Kas- g3 Rf3 25. c3? championship challenger, concluded in parov sat down to play a match with an the 1990s that everyone else was wrong Can Black win after 25. Kg2! traps the opponent that could see more than 20 about how to crush machines. Computers rook? This move makes it easy. moves into the future: Deep Blue.

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Back to Basics / Reader annotations

The Novelty! A game with echoes of the 19th century.

By GM LEV ALBURT

THE GAME BELOW CLOSELY RESEM- 2. c3 e6 3. d4 d5 4. e5), but this game line bles 19th-century struggles: uninhibited isn’t one of them; it’s still the Sicilian play in the opening, a sharp middlegame, Defense. And the tempo-winning ... d7-d5 and then a crescendo finale—double can’t be stopped for long. Thus, White’s check, double check, checkmate! second move, Bc4, leads only to equality Writes Anthony Miller, the winner: and therefore is rarely seen in masters’ (My further comments will be in italics.) games. 3. ... Nc6 4. Nf3 g5 I’m sending this game to you in response to the “Back to Basics” advertisement in the December 2014 issue of Chess Life magazine. I’m in prison, and I have never been rated as a player. This game was played between me (White) and my cell- The white queen is eyeballing the d6- mate (Dustin Stewart, also unrated). square, but Black’s dark-squared bishop I don’t know exactly how this works, is hindering those plans. but what I’m hoping most, if my game is White’s move is OK, but I would first selected, is to get feedback. That is, I’d consider 8. Ndb5; if I wouldn’t like it too like to see how a grandmaster would have much, then the simple developing 8. Be3 proceeded in any of the given situations. with clear advantage for White. Anyway, I hope you like it. 8. ... Bxc3+ Definitely a brave move. Black weakens While this move doubles the pawns on Sicilian Defense (B30) his kingside pawn structure but gains a the c-file, it is a mistake. Black’s dark- Anthony Miller tempo to fianchetto his dark-square bishop squared bishop is important for defending Dustin Stewart (i.e., to put it on g7). More solid here was the open a3-f8 diagonal. Better would 2014 4. ... Nf6, or the even more subtle 4. ... a6 have been 8. ... bxc6 9. a3 Ba5 (Now 9. ... 5. a4 Nf6. Bxc3+!?—L.A.) 10. b4 Bc7, with future 1. e4 c5 2. Bc4 e6 3. Nc3 plans to push d7 to d5 and using the 5. h3 h5 bishops to coordinate a powerful attack, While 4. ... g5 was risky, 5. ... h5 is sim- either kingside or queenside. ply bad, as Black does NOT recreate a Well, these attacks don’t look so powerful threat to attack the f3-knight with ... g5- to me, so I’d seriously consider 9. ... Bxc3+. g4—noted by Anthony in his next comment. As for White, after 8. ... bxc6!, I would like Instead, 5. ... Bg7—preventing d2-d4— 9. Qd4. leads to a complicated struggle. 9. bxc3 bxc6 10. Qd6 6. d4 (see diagram top of next page) White wants to alleviate some tension White’s bishop pair is compensation in the middle. The move 6. ... g4? is a enough for his doubled pawns. Now sig- mistake since after 7. hxg4, Black cannot nificant pressure can be applied along the recapture because the h-pawn is pinned. a3-f8 diagonal. It’s important to note here I like 6. d4!, meeting the opponent’s side Black is playing a Sicilian Defense but that an important strategy for White is to attack by opening the center. transitioning into a French Defense. keep the board open to maximize the White’s 3. Nc3 protects against Black’s 6. ... cxd4 7. Nxd4 Bb4 potential of the bishops. d7 to d5, as well as a queenside pawn 10. ... Qf6 advance via 3. ... a6 4. a4. (see diagram top of next column) A few comments. There are lines where If 10. ... Qe7, White has two lines that Sicilian transfers into French (e.g. 1. e4 c5 8. Nxc6 make sense. The first, and best, is 11.

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Ba3, which keeps control of d6 and pro- White’s bigger plan. A famous proverb is The double check protects the rook on vides White time to finish developing and called to mind, “Never let the things that e1. form an attack. The second line is 11. matter most be at the mercy of the things Shades of the Evergreen game. Qxe7+ Kxe7 12. Bxg5+ f6 (or 11. ... Nxe7 that matter least.” Better was 15. ... Qxc3, 18. ... Kf7 19. Be8+ 12 Bxg5) 13. Bh4 d5 14. exd5 cxd5, in threatening mate on a1, and encouraging which case Black has an advantage. 16. Bb2 Qxc4 17. Bxh8 Nxf2. Another double check seals Black’s fate. While I disagree that, at the end of Anthony’s last line, that Black had an 19. ... Kf6 20. Qf7 mate. advantage (White, a pawn up with the I wouldn’t be surprised to receive this bishop pair [and open board], is still better) game with a note that it was played by I began to change my first impression/ two B-players (or even higher). Even Black, impulse (grab the pawn) and moved closer who lost, made only one senseless move, to Anthony: 10. Ba3, keeping the black 5. ... h5 (probably in haste, hoping for 6. forces uncoordinated, may indeed be a bet- ... g4 and overlooking the pin on the h-file; ter idea than winning the g5-pawn. Also one dubious choice, 8. ... Bxc3+ (but alter- note how in this line (10. Ba3) White used nates were also in White’s favor, albeit not the a3-square (compare with Anthony’s that clear) and finally a blunder, 15. ... and my notes to 8. ... Bxc3+). Nxf2, either underestimating White’s attack 11. e5 Qg7 12. Ba3 f6 or on the contrary seeing, and rejecting, ANALYSIS DIAGRAM the 15. ... Qxc3 line (perhaps because of my suggestion, 18. Rhf1). As for White, the Black wins the Exchange back and only questionable move was 13. exf6, with keeps the advantage. If 18. Bf6, then 18. all the ensuing sharp play and a fine finale. ... Qf4+ exchanges queens and enters a And I would advise Anthony to somewhat winning endgame for Black. expand his opening knowledge. The endgame after 18. Bf6 Qf4+ 19. Qxf4 gxf4 20. Be5 is rather unclear, as White has some compensation for a pawn. Thus, in the diagrammed position, I’d go for an Send in your games! attack with 18. Rhf1. If you are unrated or rated 1799 But Anthony’s conclusion is correct—15. or be low, then GM Lev Alburt invites ... Qxc3, whatever the outcome, was Black’s you to send your most instructive best chance. After 15. ... Nxf2, White wins game with notes to: by a very clear, direct forced attack. 13. exf6 Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life This helps Black to develop, with gusto, 16. Bxe6 PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN his knight. Thus, an immediate long castling 38557-3967 was much stronger. Or e-mail your material to 13. ... Nxf6 14. 0-0-0 [email protected] GM Alburt will select the “most in - Since the mobility of Black’s queenside struc tive” game and will pieces is severely impaired, castling queen- Chess Life side is not damgerous. It also gets the award an autographed copy of Lev’s rook into the attack. newest book, Platonov’s Chess Acad- emy (by Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik) 14. ... Ne4 15. Qc7 to the person submitting the most in structive game and annotations. Ignoring the knight’s attack, the queen on c7 further limits Black’s mobility— it Make sure your game (or part of doubly pins the d7-pawn. White targets it) and your notes will be of interest the e6-pawn, which cannot be recaptured to other readers. Do not send games due to the threat of mate by Rd8. 16. ... Nxh1 17. Re1 (Great move!—L.A.) 17. with only a few notes, as they are ... Qxc3 (see diagram top of next column) of little instructive value and can’t Black waited too long to get his queen be used. Writing skills are a plus, 15. ... Nxf2 involved. but instructiveness is a must! www.ChessWithLev.com Black forks the two rooks, but overlooks 18. Bxd7+

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Esprit de Corps Our annual roundup of the East, West, North, and South U.S. Amateur Team Events and National Playoff shows the truth in Helen Keller’s quote,

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

named Lucas Knoll, unknown outside of fifth, behind “We Will Deflate Your Rating”, EAST Virginia and who had never played in a led by FM Arthur Shen. None of the top Three masters employ a “Dark Knight” national event. His pre-tournament rating teams featured any of the 11 participating stategy to win the USATE of 1655 brought the team average to 2185, grandmasters. By AL LAWRENCE certainly not the top entry—four teams Will the “Assassins” try next year for came in with perfect arithmetic, 2199. But back-to-back wins next year, a feat accom - For 45 years, team captains have twisted the Virginia Assassins used an approach plished only once before in 1975 by the the Rubik’s cube of ratings to align the their state’s most famous son would “GSCA Four”? “It’s hard for me not to play squad that would win it all in New Jersey. admire—good old Jeffersonian education. next year,” Schuyler said. But they’ll need The challenge?—distributing the 8,799 “Dan and I each gave Lucas lessons every a new “Dark Knight”, since Knoll picked USCF points allowed for four players. One week for six weeks. That was part of our up 100 points. “Dan says we should time-honored attempt is signing up the strategy. He was a good age to take in advertise,” Schuyler laughed: “Send us apparently under-rated, another is assem - info—a young, flexible mind.” The master your 1700-player, and we’ll train him to bling an evenly balanced team of masters trio thought that Knoll would make himself be on our world amateur championship and experts. An extreme form of the top- important in perhaps one match. “But he team.” loaded lineup succeeded in 1998, when was much more important,” Schuyler said. former World Champion GM Anatoly “If not for Lucas, we would not have won Karpov, GM Ron Henley, and future-GM in the second, fourth, and fifth rounds!” 45-YEAR CLUB Irina Krush sacrificed bottom-board results, Knoll, a freshman at Salem High School Testimony to the devotion felt for the U.S. but that blueprint was thenceforth banned. in Virginia Beach, had known his future Amateur Team Championship (aka, World This year three Virginia masters relied on championship teammates only from a Amateur Team) are the legions returning a different approach on board four: We distance, once drawing Schuyler at a every year for the have-to-be-there-to- could call it the “Dark Knight” strategy. simultaneous exhibition. “It was great to appreciate fusion of top-level competition, FM James Schuyler, author of “Dark be practicing with two strong masters. I screwball fun, and team spirit. And you Knight System” and a full-time chess used an opening they taught me to win might win a book as a door prize when teacher who lives in Newport News, Virginia, against the expert I played in round five.” Organizer Steve Doyle calls out “First to had played in the Team “a few times 30 On Monday afternoon in Parsippany, the the mike with a Utah quarter,” but there’s years ago.” He hadn’t even tried for a team “Assassins” went into the sixth and final not 25 cents in prize money. It’s all for the championship but had experi enced the round with a 5-0 streak, matched against honor. A trio of players had Team pedigrees fun. So when master Dan Miller suggested another perfect-scorer, “Magnus et Potens”. that went back 45 years—Tom Bevington, the trip to New Jersey, he was willing, Schuyler and Samueleson carried out Bruce Davis, Sr., and former Chess Life despite the lack of a prize fund. They quickly their assignment, holding draws. Knoll editor and current Chess Life for Kids Editor enlisted another Virginia master, Andrew succumbed to expert Eugene Sokolovsky. Glenn Petersen. He’s been coming to the Samuelson. That was a natural coming But Miller added another win to his team- party with friends from East Brunswick, 1 together. After all, one of three had won leading 5 ⁄2 total. That was good enough for New Jersey, site of the very first U.S. the Virginia state championship for the the “Assassins” to take first on tiebreaks Amateur Team, since granny glasses were past nine out of 12 years. They were all in and put “Magnus et Polens” in third. On a sexy. “Seeing a thousand people enjoying the high 2300s and had taught chess. But nearby table, the “NYC Legends”, led by an activity you’ve been promoting your what about board four? FM Justus Williams, secured second place whole life is energizing,” Petersen said. (See

The answer was a local young B-player by knocking out “Bone”, who settled for sidebar, p. 25, for more history.). AL LAWRENCE PHOTOS:

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The U.S. Amateur Team East is the most popular event each year on the USCF’s calendar, as the mob (friendly!) scene in the Parsippany Hilton shows. Members of the 45-year club are in the photo upper left: Glenn Petersen (left), Bruce Davis, Sr. (second from right) , and Tom Bevington (middle); not shown is Paul Fielding. TD Harold Stenzel is next to Petersen and on the far right is former USCF employee Vincent Klemm. Impresario Steve Doyle is in the photo on the upper right. CL_05-2015_USAT_DLF_r13.qxp_chess life 16/04/2015 13:45 Page 22

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NorCal House of Chess: National Champs Three Years Running

Getting a better grip of the center. 20. ... Nxe5 21. dxe5 Bc5 22. Nf3 Qe7 23. Bc2! Red8 24. Qd3 At least this forces Black to weaken his kingside and gives me something to work on that side. 24. ... g6 25. Nd4 Be8 26. Rad1 Bxd4 27. Qxd4 Rc5 28. Qe3 Kg7 29. Rd4! Qg5 30. f4 Qe7 31. g4 Rdc8 32. Bd3 b5 33. f5 Qg5 34. Rf4! bxa4 35. Ra1

Preventing Black from pushing to a3. Standing, l-r: Team Captain Ted Castro, Ronit Pattanayak, GM Enrico Sevillano, IM Ricardo De Guzman. Kneeling: FM Ronald Cusi. Standing, front: Evan Vallens. 35. ... R8c7 36. fxe6 fxe6 37. Qf2 a3 38. Rxa3 Qxe5 39. Ra1 The playoff between the four regional line DeGuzmanov! I’ve played this with The rook needs to return to the champions took place on the Internet great success for many years now. kingside for an attack. Chess Club on March 28 with Interna- 3. ... h6 tional Arbiter Carol Jarecki directing. 39. ... Qd6 40. Rf1 e5 41. Rf8 Qe7 The final round was between the “NorCal In another game I played, instead of Black is ahead by a pawn and has a House of Chess” from the West and the 3. ... h6, I encountered 3. ... Ne4 4. Bh4 better pawn structure yet White clearly “Virginia Assassins” from the East, with c5 5. e3 Nc6 against GM Conrad Holt has the initiative here. the West team winning their third con - in the Millionaire Chess Open, October secutive national championship. Here 2014. 42. g5 are some games from the championship: 4. Bh4 e6 5. Nbd2 a6 6. c3 c5 7. e3 Nbd7 8. a4 Queen’s pawn opening (D03) A prophylactic move; preventing Black IM Ricardo De Guzman (2416), West from taking space on the queenside with Eden Diano (2327), North 8. ... b5. USAT National Playoffs, Board 2 8. ... b6 9. Bd3 Bb7 10. Qb1 Rc8 11. O-O Be7 Comments by De Guzman. 12. Rd1 O-O 13. Bg3 a5 14. Bb5 cxd4 15. exd4 Bc6 16. Bd3 Nh5 17. Re1 Nxg3 18. 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bg5 hxg3 Re8 19. Qd1 Bd6 20. Ne5 This is an opening that I often play. In fact, my friends/students call this (see diagram top of next column) PHOTOS: ANGELA LANG

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Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams LANDMARKS, GIMMICKS AND 5. d5 Nb8 6. h3 Bg7 7. Be2 0-0 8. 0-0 One of the key sacrifices in the CLASS ACTS Master Burke has played very quickly game securing the important f6- This year the USATE celebrated 45 years so far, indicating good preparation—per - square for White’s rook. of providing fun. At the same time, to the haps he had even read my book—so I 42. ... h5 43. Rf6 a4 $4 disbelief of anyone who can pass a vision thought it was time to throw him a curve - test, perennial Chief Director Carol Jarecki ball. Major blunder! celebrated her 80th birthday. Longtime 8. ... a6!? 44. Re6?? volunteers Walter and Judy Heerschap ended more than 20 years of dedicated, The main move in the Dark Knight Rook sacrifice for a mate! volunteer service. System is 8. ... e5, but I also mention this 44. ... Qxe6 45. Qf8+ Kh7 46. Qh6+ Kg8 Every year between the Sunday rounds, more combative plan. The play will resem - 47. Rf8 mate. serious chess takes a break while another ble some strange hybrid Sicilian. tradition is honored—the audience’s ap - 9. a4 b6 10. Re1 Bb7 11. Bg5 h6 12. Be3 c6 Here is the Board 1 matchup from plause-selection of Best Team Name. The 13. Qd2 Kh7 14. Bf1 Nbd7 15. Rad1 Rc8 16. the finals: top monikers are often double enten dres that recap recent headlines. This year Qc1 “Legalize Caruana” stoked the biggest According to the Stockfish engine, 16. Reti Opening (A07) crowd reaction. Among the runners-up dxc6 Rxc6 17. e5 is the best try for an James Schuyler (2383), East were “50 Shahades of Grey”, “Brian advantage. GM Enrico Sevillano (2558), West Williams Defense: J’adoube”, “Cosby Mate USAT National Playoffs, Board 1 with the Scotch”, and “Belicheck’s Deflated 16. ... cxd5 17. exd5 Balls”. Best Gimmick recognition—a cate - 1. g3 d5 2. Bg2 Nf6 3. Nf3 c6 4. O-O Bg4 gory wide open to costumes, songs, dances 5. h3 Bh5 6. c4 Nbd7 7. d4 e6 8. cxd5 and other creative shtick—was shared by cxd5 9. Bf4 Bg6 10. Nc3 a6 11. Qb3 b5 “Three Checks and You Are Out” and 12. Ne5 Nxe5 13. Bxe5 Bd6 14. Bxf6 “Saturday Night Fever”. gxf6 15. e4 b4 16. Na4 dxe4 17. d5 Qe7 The consistently best performance at 18. Nb6 Rd8 19. Qa4+ Kf8 20. Qxa6 Be5 the Team, however, is turned in by Doyle 21. Rad1 Kg7 22. Rfe1 f5 and his veteran crew, as every year they stage a team event as big as the biennial Olympiad and as much fun as one can have playing chess, which turns out to be a lot.

ASSIGNMENT, BOARD ONE 17. ... Rxc3 With 11 grandmasters competing, Schuyler The job given to me by my team captain had a tough job on board one of the first- was to manufacture two wins and then four place “Virginia Assassins”. As black, he draws, an assignment I had been performing used the system he wrote about in his diligently by playing some of the most boring book, The Dark Knight System, a repertoire chess of my life! A draw was particularly with 1. … Nc6. To keep his team’s winning valuable in this game because my fourth- streak going in round five, Schuyler had board teammate Lucas Knoll was deep in 23. a4 Bxb2 24. a5 Bc3 25. Re3 Bh5 26. to contain 14-year-old FM John Michael the process of producing an unexpected g4 fxg4 27. hxg4 Bxg4 28. Rg3 f5 29. Burke. extra point on board four against a player Bxe4 h5 30. Bc2 h4 31. d6 Rxd6 32. rated 450 points higher. However, the Rxg4+ fxg4 33. Rxd6 Qxd6 34. Qb7+ Kf6 position on my board de mands that I em - 35. Nd7+ Kg5 36. Qe4 h3 37. Qg6+ Kh4 Pirc Defense, Classical System (B08) bark upon this little ad venture. 38. Nf6 Qf4 39. Ne4 Qc1+ 40. Kh2 Be5+ FM John Burke (2368), “All About That Mate” 41. Ng3 Qe1, White resigned. FM James Schuyler (2383), “Virginia Assassins” 18. bxc3 Nxd5 19. Bd4 e5 20. c4 Ne7! 21. Be3 World Amateur Team Championship (5), Bxf3?! Parsippany, New Jersey, 2.16.2015 Very hard to resist, and yet the imme - Comments by Schuyler. diate 21. ... Nf5 is probably better. White’s horrendous pawn structure winds up 1. e4 Nc6 controlling many important squares. I have done well enough with this move 22. gxf3 Nf5 that I prefer the black pieces these days. By this point in the tournament I had A very happy home for this piece, an - used the Dark Knight System to notch a chor ing my weak d-pawn while menacing win against a strong young expert and a White’s king. draw against Grandmaster Yudasin. 23. f4 e4 24. Bg2 Re8 25. Qd2 Qc7 26. Qb4 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 g6 Qc6 27. Rd5 Nf6 28. Rd2 Nd7 29. Rb1 Re6 30. Bxb6? The late Tony Miles and many other practitioners of 1. ... Nc6 have preferred As I did with 21. ... Bxf3, White gives 4. ... Bg4 here, but the text move is more up the bishop pair without good enough flexible and dynamic, and does not require reason. It is also dangerous to release the Three kings for three years as national champions. surrendering the bishop pair. blockade of my e-pawn.

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30. ... Nxb6 31. Qxb6 Qxc4 32. Qb3 Qc7 33. Qb7 Qc3 34. Re2 e3 35. Qxf7 exf2+? The wrong move order; 35. ... Re7 36. Qb3 Nd4! should win. 36. Rxf2 Re7 37. Qb3 Qxb3 38. cxb3 Bd4 39. Bf3 a5 40. Kg2 Nh4+ 41. Kf1 Bxf2 42. Kxf2 Nxf3 43. Kxf3 Rb7 44. b4 Master Burke had spent a lot of time over the last several moves trying to figure out how to generate winning chances, but he has nothing to work with. Black’s game was difficult in any case, 44. ... axb4 45. Rb3 Kg7, Draw agreed. 18. exd5 for example: 15. ... Nxe1 16. exf7+ Kxf7 17. Qb3+ Ke8 18. Rxe1 Be7 19. Nf5. The alternative line 18. e5 Nfd7 19. cxd5 dxe5 20. fxe5 Bf8 21. e6 fxe6 22. 16. Nxe6! fxe6 17. Bh5+ g6 18. Rxe6+ Be7 19. Nh6+ Kh8 (22. … gxh6? 23. Qg4+ Kf7 24. Rxg6 Qxh2+ Rf2+ wins) 23. Nf7+ Kg8 24. Nh6+, leads No better is 19. ... hxg6 20. Qxg6+ Kd7 to a draw by repetition. 21. Bg4+ Kd8 22. Rd1+ Bd6 23. Bg5+. 18. ... Bf8 19. Bxf6 Rxe1+ 20. Qxe1 gxf6 21. 20. Kxh2 hxg6 21. Qxg6+ Kd8 22. Rd1+, Black b4 Re8 22. Re2 Rxe2 23. Qxe2 Nd7 24. Kf2 b5 resigned. 25. Qg4+ Kh8 26. Be4 Qe8 27. Kf3 Qe5 White should take the perpetual after 27. ... bxc4 28. Qh5 h6 29. Nxd6 Bxd6 30. Qxh6+ Kg8 31. Bh7+ Kh8. 28. fxe5 It’s over after 28. Qh5 Qc3+ 29. Ne3 f5. LEAVING IT ALL ON THE BOARD 28. ... Nxe5+ 29. Kf4 Nxg4 30. Kxg4 bxc4 31. Two experts going for each other’s throat Kf4 Bc8 32. Ke3 Bxf5 33. Bxf5 Bh6+ 34. Kd4 over the chessboard may make mistakes, Kg8 35. Kxc4 Kf8 36. Kb5 Ke7 37. Ka6 Be3 38. but the melee is fun to watch. Bxh7 f5 39. Bxf5 Kf6 40. Be4 Kg5 41. a4 Kg4

Sicilian Defense, Taimanov Variation (B47) Dennis Li (2063), “About That Mate” Mark Kurtzman (2162), “Belichecks Deflated EXPERIENCE TRIUMPHS Balls” IM Jay Bonin, a mainstay of New York World Amateur Team Championship (4), area chess since at least the 1970s, has Parsippany, New Jersey, 2.15.2015 likely played more tournament games than any other American of his rank. At the 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Team, Jay, who turns 60 this year, gave Nc3 a6 6. Be2 Qc7 7. Be3 b5 8. a3 Bb7 9. 0-0 himself an early present—a perfect score Na5 10. Qd3 Rc8 11. Rae1 Nc4 12. Bc1 on board one. Here’s his last-round game against up-and-coming teenager Kapil Chandran. Bonin pushes through to 42. a5 Kh3 43. b5 Kxh2 44. b6 axb6 45. axb6 victory in the ending, his favorite part of Bxb6 46. Kxb6 Kxg3 47. Kc6 Kf4 48. Kxd6, the game. Black resigned.

English, Symmetrical Variation (A30) IM Jay Bonin (2438), “Nassau Chess Chums” FM Kapil Chandran (2374), “Belichick Maters Rating Deflation” World Amateur Team Championship (6), Parsippany, New Jersey, 2.16.2015

1. b3 Nf6 2. Bb2 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. g3 b6 5. Bg2 12. ... Nxa3! 13. Nd5! Bxd5 Bb7 6. 0-0 Be7 7. c4 d6 8. Nc3 Nbd7 9. Re1 Houdini’s bloodless choice: 13. ... exd5 0-0 10. e4 Qc7 11. d4 cxd4 12. Nxd4 Rac8 13. Rc1 Qb8 14. f4 Nc5 15. Rc2 Rfd8 16. Nd5 14. exd5 Nxc2 15. Nxc2 Bd6, but hu mans exd5 17. Nf5 Re8 are loath to allow discovered checks. GM Larry Kaufman led the powerful 14. exd5 Nxc2 15. dxe6 dxe6? (see diagram top of next column) team “Komodo Dragon”, winners of the

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Tony Cottell and the U.S. Amateur Team 1975-77 Winning Streak

1975 was the beginning of a U.S. Amateur Team three-year in 1975 is my favorite chess memory. Tony Cottell is a wonderful consecutive winning streak that has lasted over the years. “GSCA- guy who ran a great chess club and supported young players 4” won the East Regional (and by default the national whose ratings were on the rise.” cham pionships since there were no other regions at this time) GM Michael Wilder received his Juris Doctor from the University of two years in a row and came in second place the third year. Michigan and is a partner in a law firm in Washington, D.C. He is Anthony “Tony” Cottell worked with many young chess players concentrating on his law profession. “I do recall that Tony was a and sponsored the team. Winning in 1975 were John Fedorowicz great guy with a perfect temperament, quiet but passionately (age 16), Ken Regan (age 14), Tyler enthusiastic and endlessly generous Cowen (age 13) and Edward with his time. My other recollection Babinski, Jr. (age 18). Michael Wilder is Fedorowicz cradling the trophy in (age 13 in 1976) was a substitute our hotel room like it was a little for Babinski the next two years. The baby—trying to suppress his joy— ratings in 1976 were Fedorowicz but singing a 10-minute half-spoken (2237), Regan (2223), Wilder (1977) series of ad-libbed nonsense and Cowen (1876). rhymes.” The team members continued their Tony Cottell retired to The Villages chess playing and education after in Florida and continues to play the 1975-77 campaign. GM John chess on a nonrated basis with the Fedorowicz (The Fed) is active as a local chess club which he helps grandmaster, traveling around the sponsor. He is modest about his world and writing chess books. He contributions to the development was inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of young chess players, but speaks of Fame in 2009. He gives chess fondly of the winning team mem - lessons and co-sponsors chess camps bers and is very proud of their while living in New York City. “Going success in life. credit photo to Atlantic City with the team to play in the chess tournament was a The present record was set by five highlight. After finishing school, I players who remained together for chose to continue with chess rather three years and won as a team that than join the Marines.” was not “stacked.” Currently, some sponsors use players rated over IM Ken Regan received his doctorate 2500 and a class C player to meet in mathematics from Oxford Univer - the 2200 amateur average defini - sity and is associate professor at tion. Additionally, sponsors can the State University of New York at replace half a team and still use Buffalo. He is still entering tourna - the original team name. This allows ments and providing material for The 1975 winning team (with ages): Ken Regan (14, kneeling), (l-r) John Fedorowicz (16), Tony Cottell, Edward Babinski, Jr. (18) and Tyler a sponsor to claim multiple team chess books. “I am delighted to hear Cowen (13). victories over a period of years and that Tony is well. I hope that his even a winning streak when recon - kind of open-hearted sponsorship and involvement is going on structed teams win in successive years. The question becomes well in New Jersey and FLorida. I still have the Heuer U.S. Amateur “Is the old record broken or was a different type record set that Team chess clock I won as a prize in 1975.” shifts credit to the sponsor?” Are there sponsors willing to field Tyler Cowen received his doctorate in economics from Harvard, teams which compete under the conditions used for the 1975- is professor of economics at George Mason University and author 77 record? Only time will tell. of economic books and articles. A chess master, he uses chess The influence of a mentor is very evident. The combination of analogies in some of his economic writings. “Tony had a very big learning to play chess combined with the fun of competing can positive influence on my life. How much fun we all had together.” lead to a desire to succeed in life. Sponsors who similarly donate Edward Babinski received his bachelor of science in biology from time and energy to aiding young players are to be encouraged Dickenson University and is employed at a university library. and greatly commended. “Winning first place as part of the Amateur Team Championships ~Raymond Mayer PHOTO: TONY COTTELL

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Best Senior prize. In round two, he faced Also strong is 20. Nxg7! Kxg7 21. Bxg5 White plays the best move, but 22. Nf6+ Ted McHugh of “Deflaterate”, one of the Qe6 22. Bf6+ Qxf6 23. Rxf6 Kxf6 24. Qh6+ also worked. five teams entering the event at the Ke7 25. d4. 22. … Be5 23. Qg5 Bxf6 24. Nxf6+ Kf8 25. maximum-allowed rating of 2199. The 20. ... Qe5 21. g4 Qxb2? Nxe8 Kxe8 26. Qh5 Be6 27. Qh8+ Kd7 28. resulting contest was a finalist for the Qxa8 Qe5 29. Kg2 Qg5 30. Qf8 f5 31. Rxf5, Best Game prize. Black resigned.

Four Knights Game (C48) Ted McHugh (2366), “Deflaterate” GM Larry Kaufman (2401), “Komodo Dragon” World Amateur Team Championship (2), Parsippany, New Jersey, 2.14.2015

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bc5 5. 0-0 0-0 6. Bxc6 dxc6 7. d3 Re8 8. Be3 Bf8 9. Ne2 Nd7 10. Ng3 Nc5 11. h3 Qf6 12. Nh2 Qh4 13. Qd2 h6 14. Ne2 Ne6 15. f4 exf4 16. Nxf4 Bd6 17. Nf3 Qe7 18. Nh5 Ng5 Ah, that perennial temptress on b2! To The alternatives are worse 18. ... f6 19. be fair, both 21. … Bd7 and 21. … Be6 also allowed White to play the knockout. For more USATE games annotated by Bxh6 gxh6 20. Qxh6 Rf8 21. Nh2 Bc5+ Pete Tamburro (be sure to play over Molner- Only the defensive rook-lift 21. … Re6 22. Kh1 Ng7 23. Rxf6; or 18. ... Qd8 19. Karell, the other finalist for Best Game), Bxh6. would have kept Black in the game. as well as complete results and a list of 19. Nxg5 hxg5 20. Bxg5 22. Bf6!! all prize winners, see www.NJSCF.org. PHOTO: MIKE SOMMERS The East Winners,“Virginia Assassins” (l-r): Lucas Knoll, James Schuyler, Daniel Miller, Andrew Samuelson

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is slight. Both GMs Mikhail Tal and Garry Kasparov played a lot of games using this WEST line. Déjà vu for NorCal House of Chess 5. ... Bb4+ 6. Nc3 0-0 By TED CASTRO More common is 6. ... h6 when a possible continuation is 6. ... h6 7. Bh4 g5 8. Bg3 “NorCal House of Chess” has been the Ne4 9. Nd2 Nxc3 10. bxc3 Bxc3 11. Rc1 defending USAT-national champion for Bxd2+ 12. Qxd2 is a very dynamic line! two years in a row, so there seemed to be Despite being down by a pawn, White has more pressure for us to perform really the bishop pair and a strong position after well and win the U.S. Amateur Team-West a later h2-h4. (USATW) again this year. The plan was to 7. Bd3 h6 8. Bh4 d5 create two teams like we did last year but A perfect exchange! to do so, we have to make sure both were 18. Nxd5 strong and balanced. (It’s always been our tradition that our teams were composed The try 18. Bxe4 dxe4 19. Nxc4 b5 20. of coaches and students/members of Na5 still would’ve been okay for White NorCal House of Chess. This year was no since he’s up by a pawn. different.) Logistically, it was challenging since the tournament this year was held 18. ... Bxd5 19. Bxe4 Bxe4 20. Qxe4 f6 21. d5? in Irvine, California, 400 miles away from A blunder. Had he taken his time, he our home base and comfort zone. We had probably would’ve seen the winning move: players who backed out at the last minute, 21. a3 (Zwischenzug!) 21. ... fxe5 22. axb4 but finally we were able to form two teams. Qxb4 23. fxe5 Qxb2 24. Qd5+ Kh8 25. Our main team was (in board order) GM Qxc4 and White is dominating from this Enrico Sevillano, IM Ricardo De Guzman, position with his passed pawns in the FM Ronald Cusi, Ronit Pattanayak, and Also possible is 8. ... d6 or 8. ... Bxc3+, center. our alternate player, 10-year-old Evan setting up a Nimzo position. 8. ... d5 simply 21. ... fxe5 22. Qxc4 Rac8 23. Qb3 Kh8 24. Vallens. It’s pretty much the same core weakens the e5-square. group as last year’s except our board four. fxe5 Nc2 Since most of their ratings went up, 9. cxd5 exd5 10. Ne5! At this point, Evan was wisely taking forming the same team was not possible. A very strong move that controls the his time despite the fact that his opponent In the first round, we got off to a good center. had less than three minutes left on his start without any hiccups against the clock. “Knightning Bolts.” We won on the first 10. ... c5 25. Rxf8+ Qxf8 26. Rc1 three boards and lost on board four (3-1). White has more active pieces here. A In the second round, we asked our alter - strong move here is 11. a3! The idea 10. Also playable was 26. Rf1 and would nate player Evan Vallens to play. Inter est- ... Be7 was played in a similar game before lead to a complicated endgame. ingly, Evan was a last-minute addition to where White won: K. Spraggett versus J. 26. ... Qc5? our team since the day before we found Rigo, 1986. out that our board four, Ronit, couldn’t Sealing the game for Black is 26. … make it (luckily he eventually showed up!). 11. 0-0 c4 12. Bf5 Qf3, but at this point, Hamlet has less Evan’s mom, Jennifer, described it “as a Another idea that would’ve been better than a minute. happy accident and honor for Evan to be here is 11. Bb1!? The plan is to put the part of the champion team.” His mom 27. e6 Qb4?? queen on c2 and apply pressure to the teaches chess in southern California and h7-square. Black can’t play ... g7-g6 since Black has 20 seconds left and due to has a cool blog called offdarook.com. there’s a threat of Nxg6 followed by Qxg6+! time pressure he blundered a rook. After We were very excited to have Evan on White’s next move, it’s all over. White is our team, and he was eager to prove that 12. ... Be7 13. Qc2 Nc6 14. f4 a6 up an Exchange and has two unstoppable he deserved to be part of it. That was clear passed pawns. in his second-round game where he scored The f4 push is a solid move creating a the biggest upset of the event. We were comfortable Stonewall position. 28. Qxb4, Black resigned. thrilled watching him play—especially 15. g4 when he motivated the team by starting Evan was pumped up by this win. After he moved 15. g4, suddenly Evan to attack. Here is that round-two game: According to Jay Stallings (coach from caught everyone’s attention. His team mates Los Angeles and the USCF scholastic all smiled with approval, as we’re all very committee chair), “Evan didn't need any happy that he’s confident with his position. Queen’s Indian/Nimzo-Indian hybrid (E12) type of coaching whatsoever. All he needed As a bonus, he was also ahead on time. Evan Vallens (1358) was to be around the NorCal House of Hamlet Tovmasian (2027) 15. ... Nb4 16. Qg2! Chess team and the winning spirit rubbed U.S. Amateur Team West Championship, Irvine, off him.” That was sure enough, and we A good move that shows no letting up. 1 1 California (2), 02.14.2015 went on to win this round 3 ⁄2- ⁄2. Notes by IM Ricardo De Guzman and FM Ronald This kid is poised to attack on the kingside. In the fourth round, we were up against Cusi He’s going to put a lot of pressure on his another undefeated team, “You’ve got one opponent who is almost 700 points higher- less problem with us.” It was a grueling 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. Bg5 Bb7 5. e3 rated than he. round for us since Craig Hilby was able to The book line is 5. Nc3 but the difference 16. ... Ne4 17. Bxe7 Qxe7 draw against GM Sevillano and our board

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three, FM Ronald Cusi lost his very first game in his history with the Teams (against Leo Creger)! He has played four years in a row (first place board two; first place board two, and last year again first place on board three). He still won second place this year on board three. This time, our savior was our board two, IM De Guzman, and sur - prisingly, our board four who pulled anoth e r upset. 11-year-old Ronit Pattanayak (1461) beat Shaileja Jain (1956) on time, giving 1 1 us a lucky round win of 2 ⁄2-1 ⁄2. For the penultimate round, NorCal WHITE TO MOVE AND WIN House of Chess was the only team with a complicated endgame but still playable. perfect score of 4. Paired against “SOCAL After Christopher had played … Qg5?? Nonetheless, after Kd1 it was simply cruise SO FINE” it was an intra-state battle of everyone was stunned. His teammates’ control for Ronald with … Nh3 winning NORCAL versus SOCAL! We won this jaws dropped because of the overlooked the Exchange, and eventually the game! match easily despite GM Sevillano only free rook! (Qxc3 leads to a back-rank mate Vignesh Panchanatham settled for a draw 1 1 drawing against IM Keaton Kiewra (3 ⁄2- ⁄2). if Black recaptures … Rxc3.) It was a walk- with IM De Guzman and that sealed our 1 1 In the sixth and final round, we were in-the-park from there on. Our opponents victory (2 ⁄2-1 ⁄2) despite losing on board going to play against another strong team had to win on both boards two and three, one. We immediately congratulated them from northern California. Interestingly, otherwise, if the match ended in a tie (2- since they came really close to beating our other NorCal team was playing on 2), then there’s no way for them to catch us. Two years ago, we also faced them 1 and beat them in a close-call in the last board two against “Your King Just Got up since we would have had 5 ⁄2 points. Dunked On” (Albert Lu, Joshua Sheng, Of course, they were going for our jugular round. I’m not really sure for how long Annie Wang, Andrew Peng), who ended up at this point. we can hold on to our title since these beating us and finished in second place. Siddharth’s game against FM Cusi was kids are getting better and better! For the championships, we weren’t sure clearly a draw yet after seeing the blunder if getting a draw was enough to clinch the that Christopher made, he was playing (The following was written before the title. “Starting from the Bottom Now We for the win. This is the position where he national playoff event covered on page 22. Kings” was made up by FM Cameron could’ve easily settled for a draw: ~ed.) We’re really excited to be back in Wheeler, FM Vignesh Panchanatham, the national playoff and for winning the Siddharth Banik, and Christopher Yoo. USATW three years in a row. No other In the first half of the match, every - An easy draw team has ever done it! It’ll be another everything seems to be equal. Then Siddarth G. Banik (2243) history-in-the-making event if we win the suddenly, Ronit (board four) set up a FM Ronald Cusi (2271) nationals. But we’re keeping our fingers simple trap which Yoo fell for. U.S. Amateur Team West Championship, Irvine, crossed since we’re up against very strong California (6), 02.16.2015 teams. Our motivation lies not just in making history, but more in making our Blunder or trap? (see diagram top of next column) students proud! Ronit Pattanayak (1461) Christopher Yoo (1805) Ronald was actually moving back and Find out more about NorCal House of Chess at U.S. Amateur Team West Championship, Irvine, forth yet Siddharth played Kd1? Rf1 is http://norcalhouseofchess.com/ California (6), 02.16.2015 still good for White. It could’ve been a

ers from the University of Illinois came to compete on three different teams. This Young’s team had a difficult match in decision seems to have cleared the way round four when it was paired against NORTH for “Pinoy of Chicago Revamp” to reclaim Webster University’s “Hands Up, Don’t Record-high attendance in Chicago the title they last held in 2010. Check,” led by GM Fidel Corrales Jimenez. By BETSY CARINA DYNAKO “Pinoy of Chicago Revamp” took the But the real drama occurred in round tournament by storm winning with a perfect four when “Pinoy” was paired with a team Record low temperatures in Chicago score of five out of five, though obtaining made up primarily of fellow locals under kept many people at home over the week - that score was not easy. The Pinoy team the banner of “Katie Perry’s Backup end of February 20th, but the prospect was again led by Philippine native IM Angelo Dancers,” with a lineup of Gopal Menon, of great chess led to record-high attend - Young, but the rest of the lineup differed Petros Karagianis, Arshaq Saleem and ance at this year’s Amateur Team North. this year due to vacation and illness. Jason Daniels. Menon and Young are not 73 teams—collegiate, scholastic, retirees, Thanks to assistance from organizer Glenn strangers to facing off. Young said, “During and clubs—all came to play for the Panner and Dr. Sisira Amarasinghe, IM the opening I offered a draw to Mr. Gopal championship title. Young was able to field a full team. Fellow and got rejected. My teammates let me Over the last two years the University Filipino Eden Diano was on board two, know after the game that Gopal offered of Illinois team has dominated at the North. board three was manned by Prashantha me a draw maybe two or three moves later. Instead of returning in the form many Amarasinghe, and the final board seated It was not clear to me if he did.” have grown familiar with, numerous play - Young’s student Phillip Parker. Young continued, “After an hour or two

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The North Winners, “Pinoy of Chicago Revamp 2015” (l-r): Angelo Young, Phi Parker-Turner, Eden Diano, Prash Amarasinghe.

of play, I look at my position and it is a c3 b6 5. e3 Bb7 6. Nbd2 Be7 7. Bd3 0-0 little bit strange.” Evaluating the rest of 8. 0-0 h6 9. Bh4 Nc6 10. a4 a6. the team, he said, “Board two, my team - 4. Bxf6 Qxf6 5. Nbd2 mate is down a pawn, but there is a chance to save a draw. Board three is kind of in - Very nice for White (but not forced) is 5. ter esting with an extremely sharp position, e4 c5 6. c3 cxd4 7. cxd4 Bb4+ 8. Nc3 0-0 which is hard to evaluate from just a quick 9. Rc1 Nc6 10. a3 Ba5 11. b4 Bb6 12. e5 glance, while my board four had a clear Qd8 13. Ne4. advantage with a dangerous kingside 5. ... g5 6. e3 d6 7. Be2 attack.” But the positions Young observed didn’t last for long and eventually all of So many possibilities come to mind the games ended in a draw, leaving Young here. I picked what I thought best for team and Gopal’s game to determine the match. play. The excitement over the game drew a 7. ... Nd7 8. Ne4 Qe7 9. h3 b6 10. Bb5 29. c3 Bd3 30. Nd2 Kc6 31. f3 e5 32. dxe5 Bxe5 crowd, Young tells of the end, “There was 33. Kd1 a point during the game that I thought I One way to neutralize Black’s a8-h1 was about to resign. I took my last chance bishop is 10. 0-0 Bb7 11. Nfd2 Bg7 12. I saw that if I play 33. Nf2 Bg3 34. Nf1 to counter his play, then Gopal, who is a Ng3 Nf6 13. Bf3. Bxf1 35. Kxf1 Bxf2 36. Kxf2 Kb5 it is sim - well-known blitz master (with about a ply winning for Black. 10. ... Bb7 11. Qd3 a6 12. Bxd7+ Kxd7 13. 3200 rating on the Internet Chess Club), 0-0-0 Rd8 14. Nc3 33. ... d4 34. Nf2 flagged in a winning position. I was so excited.” With vigor and surprise Young Planning to play for e3-e4, d4-d5, Rhe1 called, “Flag!,” standing up so quickly that and Nd5. he toppled his chair. 14. ... d5 15. h4 Though it took longer for “Pinoy of Chicago” to regain its title than Young I thought I found a way to control the would have liked, the wait was worth it open file while the bishop on b7 is a sitting for the “Revamp”. duck—but I was wrong! 15. ... Bg7 16. hxg5 hxg5 17. Rh7 Rxh7 Torre Attack (A46) Black is better! IM Angelo Young (2382) 18. Qxh7 f6! GM Fidel Corrales Jimenez (2605) U.S. Amateur Team North Championship, (see diagram next column) Schaumburg, Illinois, 02.22.2015 My knight sees some light, however dim, Notes by Young. I missed this small move. and I am beginning to like my chances. 19. Qd3 Rh8 20. Ne2 Bf8 21. Rg1 Qh7 22. 34. ... Bf5 35. cxd4 cxd4 36. e4 Be6 37. Nd3 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 h6 Qxh7+ Rxh7 23. Ng3 Bd6 24. Rh1 Rxh1+ 25. Bd6 38. Kc2 Kb5 39. Kd1 Kc6 40. Kc2 The position is unclear after 3. ... c5 4. Nxh1 a5 26. Kd2 Ba6 27. Ke1 a4 28. a3 c5 Continued on page 31 PHOTO: BETSY CARINA DYNAKO

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Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams “Don’t Mess with Texas”. I was paired with the affable Nicholas Schoonmaker—a name I recalled reading SOUTH in Chess Life as a kid. A refreshing comradery By RICHARD FRANCISCO Trompowsky Attack (A45) Team events add refreshing comradery Nicholas Schoonmaker (2205) to what is otherwise a fiercely individu- Richard Francisco (2378) alistic endeavor. I was disappointed when U.S. Amateur Team South (2), Atlanta, Georgia, the usual suspects (last year’s members 02.07.2015 of “Russians Never Retreat”) balked at the chance to defend our title at the U.S. 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 e6 Amateur Team South (USATS). I was quite 6. ... dxc4 7. Bxc4 Nb6 elated when I received an e-mail from Not knowing anything about my oppo - Atlanta Kings manager, Grant Oen, pro - nent’s experience in this line, I decided Preventing sacrifices on e6. to try an offbeat line. posing a last-minute team. I would be on 8. Bb3 c5 board one, scholastic powerhouse Sanjay 3. e4 d5 Ghatti would play board two, local Atlanta Already I am quite happy with my organizer Frank Johnson would be board White can now transpose to the French position. Undermining the center allows three, and Grant would defy the traditional defense with 4. Nc3 or 4. Nd2. Black to attack the (over)extended pawn winning strategy of a low-rated board four on e5. 4. e5 h6 5. Be3 Nfd7 6. c4 to place his own expert rating in the final 9. Nc3 cxd4 10. Qxd4 Qxd4 11. Bxd4 Nc6 12. spot. (see diagram top of next column) 0-0-0 Nxd4 13. Rxd4 Bc5 14. Rd2 Bd7 15. Ne4 Though smaller in total attendance than Bb4 16. Nd6+ the previous Atlanta edition of the USATS, I have no experience with this line, but 6. c4 seemed anti-positional. Black gains this year’s field was much stronger. We (see diagram top of next page) played out the nervousness in round one, the d5-square and potential pressure on conceding only one draw. In round two d4/e5 with typical pawn breaks. I was Black’s advantage is now obvious. I had we were paired with (I believe) the team surprised to learn afterwards that the a long think here deciding whether I that traveled the furthest for the event, move is engine-approved. should enter complications after 16. ... PHOTO: USHA RAGHAVAN PHOTO: The South Winners, “Thad’s No Fun” (l-r): Richard Francisco, Sanjay Ghatti, Frank Johnson, Grant Oen. Tournament organizer Thad Rogers is on the far right.

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At A Glance U.S. Amateur Team

East, Date: February 14-16, 2015 | Location: Parsippany Hilton, Parsippany, New Jersey | 1,128 players 1 | Top Finishers: 1st, 5 ⁄2: “Virginia Assassins” (James Schuyler, Andrew Samuelson, Daniel I. Miller, Lucas 1 Knoll); 2nd, 5 ⁄2: “NYC Legends” (Justus D. Williams, Jerald W. Times, Shawn Martinez, Angel M. Lopez), 1 3rd, 5 ⁄2: “Magnus et Potens” (Dmitriy Volkov, Haik Oliver Der Manuelian, Aaron Shlionsky, David I. Rubenfeld, Eugene Sokolovsky); 4th, 5: “We Will Deflate Your Rating” (Arthur Shen, Aravind Kumar, Jeremy R. Glassman, Matthew Lim); 5th, 5: “Bone!” (Thomas Bartell, Tod S. Chasin, Brian D. Meinders, William A. Potts. | Chief Tournament Director: Edward Steven Doyle. Find complete results here at the New Jersey Chess Federation website: www.njscf.org. Ke7 or take a superior endgame. I went North, Date: February 20-22, 2015 | Location: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Schaumburg, Illinois | 313 with the conservative approach, perhaps players | Top Finishers: 1st, 5: “Pinoy of Chicago Revamp 2015” (Angelo Young, Eden Diano, Prash due to the absolute chaos I saw on the Amarasinghe, Phi Parker-Turner); 2nd, 4: “Whitney Young Forever” (Sam A. Schmakel, William J. Aramil, board next to me! Michael W. Auger, Mark Waechter); 3rd, 4: “Susan’s Angels” (Anna Sharevich, Katerina Nemcova, Luisa 16. ... Bxd6 17. exd6 Bc6 18. Ne2 0-0-0 Mercado Mendoza, Maraani Kamphorst). | Chief Tournament Director: Glenn E. Panner. Find complete results and standings here: http://www.chessweekend.com/ My plan is now simple: attack the d6- South, Date: February 6-8, 2015 | Location: Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Airport, Atlanta, Georgia | 83 players pawn three times and win it. | Top Finishers: 1st, 5: “Thad’s No Fun” (Richard Francisco, Sanjay Ghatti, Frank Johnson, Grant Oen); 19. Nc3 Rd7 20. f3 Rhd8 21. Rhd1 Kb8 22. 2nd, 4: “Lords of the Files” (Andrew Cherepanov, David M. Vest, Shanmukha Meruga, William Remick, Ne4 Nc8 23. h4 Bxe4 24. fxe4 Rxd6 25. Rxd6 Jr.); 3rd, 4: “Poison Ivory” (Samuel S. Copeland, Peter L. Giannatos, Emmanuel Carter, Kevin Schmuggerow). Rxd6 26. Rf1 Rd7 27. e5 | Chief Tournament Director: Kevin J. Hyde. Find complete results, standings, and games here: http://georgiachessnews.com/2015/03/16/2015- us-amateur-team-south-championship-results/ West, Date: February 14-16, 2015 | Location: Hilton Irvine, Irvine, California | 219 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 6: “NorCal House of Chess” (Enrico Sevillano, Ricardo De Guzman, Ronald Cusi, Ronit Pattanayak, 1 Evan Vallens); 2nd, 4 ⁄2: “Your King Just Got Dunked On” (Albert Lu, Joshua Sheng, Annie Wang, Andrew Peng); 3rd, 4: “Starting From the Bottom Now We Kings” (Cameron Wheeler, Vignesh Panchanatham, Siddharth Banik, Christopher Yoo). | Chief Tournament Director: Randall D. Hough. For additional results, photos, and games see: http://www.uschess.org/content/view/12969/798.

serious rivals, both times having a rating North continued from page 29 advantage on boards one and four. We 1 My pieces are rather ugly, but a king squeaked by each of these rounds 2 ⁄2- I’m happy to take a draw! 1 1 ⁄2, winning on boards one and four and walks helps me unwind and consolidate 40. ... b5 41. Nb4+ Bxb4 42. axb4 Kd6 43. Kd3 having one of our middle boards holding the material advantage. Ke5 44. g3 f5?? 45. f4+ draws. In round three, the Magician 27. ... Kc7 28. h5 Kd8 29. Rf3 Ke7 30. Rg3 turned an unfavorable middle game into With two minutes left (with 30 second- Kf8 31. Rc3 Ne7 32. g4 Rd8 33. Rf3 Kg8 34. the stronger side of a draw in an endgame. increment), I double-checked and thought, g5 hxg5 35. Rg3 Rc8+ 36. Kd2 Rc5 37. Rxg5 In round four, Wildcard navigated the “Hmmm ... wow ... am I winning?” Nc6 38. h6 g6 39. Bxe6 Nxe5, White tactics and Peter Giannatos to enter a 45. ... gxf4 46. Nf3+ Kd6 47. e5+ Kd5 48. gxf4 Bc8 resigned. pawn up draw. Grant continued his winning ways on board four, while I had Our 4-0 win gave us much needed lady luck on my side in my round four confidence as we entered the night round. endgame win. Our team was definitely beginning to We entered round five needing just a develop our board personalities. Grant draw to win, and true to form Grant won was becoming the ‘pacesetter’, as he quite quickly. A glance at the other boards would typically win quickly on board four told me I would need to win to secure our and give the remaining three boards draw draw. However, true to form, the Magician odds. Frank was clearly becoming the mated his opponent from the blue and magician —playing at blazing speed and Wildcard navigated the complications to 1 1 salvaging wins from positions I had hold a draw. Our lopsided 3 ⁄2- ⁄2 win written off as unfavorable. Sanjay was clinched first place and a perfect team clearly the ‘wild card’ of the team, playing score. quite poorly in round one and with the Thanks to International Arbiter Thad spirit of Tal in the second. On board one, Rogers for hosting the USATS in Atlanta! The rest is simple! Good knight versus I was typically the last to finish, grinding We hope this is the new home of this bad bishop plus extra is enough to win. event! out materially favorable endgames. The 49. Nxd4 Bd7 50. Ne2 Be8 51. Nc3+ Kc6 52.

drama of the later rounds was covered Kd4 Bf7 53. Nd1 Bc4 54. Ne3 Be6 55. Ng2 Bd5 See more reporting, games, and photos from the by Ben Silva for Chess Life Online, so I 56. Nh4 Be4 57. Ng6, White went on to win in various team events on Chess Life Online at will briefly recap our board scores. In the next few moves. rounds three and four we faced our most uschess.org, February archives.

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International Events / 2015 Zurich Challenge Moral Victories Don’t Count Nakamura Edges Out Anand to win 2015 Zurich Chess Challenge.

By GM IAN ROGERS

ikaru Nakamura scored his second tournament victory of 2015, defeating a rejuvenated Viswanathan Anand in an Armageddon playoff to win the 2015 Zurich Chess Challenge, held February 13-19, 2015. Two Sorts of A year earlier Nakamura had appeared well placed to win the 2014 Zurich Challeng e, only to misplay a crushing position against World Tournament HChampion Magnus Carlsen and fall to defeat. A year later Carlsen—and the queues to watch the games at Zurich’s Savoy Last year the Zurich Chess Challenge saw long Hotel—were absent but this time it seemed that Nakamura’s nemesis would be queues of spectators waiting to enter the playing Carlsen’s predecessor Anand. arena. In 2015, though the 100 seats in the The Zurich Challenge has an unusual format. Six elite players play a lightning playing hall were often full, the queues were gone. tournament to decide pairings, then a five-round classical tournament, and The main difference: in 2014 Magnus Carlsen then on the final day a rapid event, with the five rapid games counting half as was competing. much as the classical games. Zurich is the only super-tournament where winning the classical tournament Nowadays there are two sorts of tournament; does not secure the title and Anand man aged a rueful smile when informed that those with Carlsen and those without. by winning the classical event in Zurich he was the moral victor of the 2015 Challenge. No doubt, as with Nakamura in Zurich 2014, he remembered Tartakower’s Tournaments with Carlsen have standing room famous aphorism, “Moral Victories Don't Count.” only in the audience and a press room full of Anand may have led the ‘serious’ part of the tournament but when the rapid Norwegian journalists reporting every move of chess results were added to the scores, he and Nakamura were tied for first the world champion. (Last year in Zurich the big place. story was Carlsen’s surprising decision to move An announcement on the final day that an overall tie would be decided by a out of the luxurious Savoy Hotel for a more playoff seemed to take Anand by surprise and he lost an Armageddon game modern hotel.) against Nakamura without much of a fight. (An Armageddon game aims to decide a title in a single game; in this case White (Anand) was given five minutes, Tournaments without Carlsen—even events Black four, but if Nakamura drew the game he would win the tournament.) such as the Zurich Chess Challenge, filled with Nakamura later explained, “It wasn’t 100 percent clear what the format was world-class players—have fewer spectators, going to be, tiebreaks, blitz or what not. They did announce before the last fewer journalists attending and Internet round that it would be a playoff [two blitz games followed by an Armageddon audiences are half those of Carlsen tournaments. game if necessary]. Vishy didn’t really like the format and he decided on The chess world’s obsession for a superstar is Armageddon without blitz. They asked me if I would be OK with that and that’s how it was.” not new—for example, Wijk aan Zee was filled Anand later added, “As a sportsperson we play according to the rules of the to overflowing in 1999, the first time Kasparov game and accept the results. The rules in this case were fair.” competed in the Dutch seaside town. Fair, perhaps, but unlucky for Anand, who might have taken the Zurich title In recent years as many as four players—Anand, had a different procedure been followed, such as treating the scores from the Kramnik, Carlsen and Aronian—could command lightning tournament as the tiebreaker. big fees and crowds. The dramatic finish—exceedingly controversial in the Twittersphere though much less so at the tournament itself—tended to distract attention from the Now, it seems, only Carlsen will do. fine form of Nakamura and Anand, the only players to win classical games. photo: Peter Doggers Peter photo:

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Nakamura downplayed his achievement 15. e4! after the event, saying “I didn't play great “In the old days I could make up some chess but I played good chess, good story about how this was great prepara - enough. I could have played better in the tion, but nowadays with computers I know one game that I lost but to be fair Vishy that I will not be able to play this line played quite well. Otherwise I am pretty after today!” admitted Nakamura. In a happy; I beat Fabiano [Caruana] but 2009 game, Carlsen had piked out here maybe I shouldn’t have won that game with 15. Kb3 Nd2+ 16. Kc2 Nc4, allowing and maybe I should not have beaten a draw. Sergey [Karjakin] either. I got a little bit lucky, but was a bit unlucky in other 15. ... Ne3+? games. That’s how it goes.” Karjakin had analyzed this line many months ago but was unable to remember but then I thought 25. ... Bc5 26. b4 Kxc8 Symmetrical English (A33) Black’s one defense: 15. ... Qd2+ 16. Kb3 27. bxc5 g4! might not be so easy for Qxb2+ 17. Kxc4 Bg7 (“I was hoping he GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2776, USA) White to win,” admitted Nakamura. would play the human move 17. ... d5+ GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2760, RUS) 18. Kd3 Bg7 19. Ne2 when I think that 25. ... Kc7 Zurich Chess Challenge 2015 (3), 02.16.2015 White is much better,” said Nakamura.) “If 25. ... Rf8 then 26. Rc3! Ke8 27. 18. Qa5+ (“Sergey said that he was worried 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. d4 cxd4 5. Nxd7! Bxd7 28. Rc7 wins for White,” by 18. Qb3 but he also pointed out 18. ... Nxd4 e6 6. g3 Qb6 7. Ndb5 explained Nakamura. Qxa1 19. Bg2 Qxc3+ 20. Qxc3 b5+! 21. This has almost replaced 7. Nb3, with Kb3 Bxc3 22. Kxc3 Bb7 and Black 26. Nxd7! Rd8 which GM Viktor Korchnoi enjoyed success probably wins,” said Nakamura.) 18. ... The move 26. ... Bxd7 loses to 27. Rc3+. in the 1970s. b6 19. Qxg5+ f6! 20. Qb5. 27. Rc3!, Black resigned. 7. ... Ne5 8. Bf4 Nfg4 Black resigned rather than see 27. ... Rxd7 28. Rdc1 Rd6 29. e5, winning back the piece.

For Anand, Zurich was an impressive recovery after his disastrous showing in Baden Baden just a week earlier. Under the chandeliers of the Savoy Hotel ballroom, Anand, 45, turned back the years, beating Aronian with some excellent preparation left over from Anand’s recent World Championship match and then 20. ... Ba6!! 21. Qxa6 f5! and White outplaying Nakamura in a heavyweight cannot avoid a draw. “I had looked at this positional battle in the fourth round of 9. Qa4!? before the game,” said Nakamura, “and the classical event. the computer gives 0.00 everywhere. But Aronian’s sensational idea, original in I thought that if he was not prepared it is 2008 but now well-analyzed. very unlikely that he would find the forced Grünfeld Defense, Russian System (D97) 9. ... g5! draw line.” GM Viswanathan Anand (FIDE 2797, IND) GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2777, ARM) The obvious 9. ... Qxf2+ is not completely 16. Kb3 Qd2 17. a3! Zurich Chess Challenge 2015 (2), 02.15.2015 clear but White is supposed to be better “I was wondering if he just missed 17. after 10. Kd2! Qb6 (10. ... Qc5 11. Ne4 a3,” said Nakamura, “since now he started 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3 Qb6 12. Bh3 Nf6 13. Nec3 is awkward for thinking for a long time.” Black.) 11. h3 g5 12. Bxg5 and White’s The Russian system, revived by Anand king is remarkably safe, while Black has 17. ... Qc2+ 18. Ka2 Qxa4 19. Nxa4 Nxf1 20. in the recent world title match. trouble with his knights. Rhxf1 b5 5. ... dxc4 6. Qxc4 0-0 7. e4 Na6 8. Be2 c5 9. 10. Bxe5 Qxf2+! 11. Kd1 Nxe5 12. Nc7+ Kd8 Winning back some of the lost material d5 e6 10. 0-0 exd5 11. exd5 Re8 12. Rd1 Bf5 13. Nxa8 Qd4+ 14. Kc2 Nxc4 but Nakamura’s active play keeps White 13. d6 h6 well on top. 21. N4b6! axb6 22. Nxb6 Bb7 23. Rxf7 Bc6 24. Rd1 Be7

(see diagram top of next column) “On 24. ... Ke8 I was intending 25. Rfxd7! Bxd7 26. Rxd7,” said Nakamura, “because then he can’t even get his rook into the game.” 25. Rf3!

“Originally I was going to go 25. Nc8

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“I knew if I stayed within one point of Vishy [Anand, above right] I had a chance,” said Nakamura.

14. Be3!? The point behind Anand’s play. “My old Fritz 3 analysis went 19. Bxa6 Rb8 20. The start of a remarkable new idea. Qc6 Bd7, winning for Black,” said Anand. “When I started to look at these lines again “However modern computers have no recently, I noticed that my old notes from trouble finding 19. d7!.” 20 years ago mentioned 14. Be3, followed by a variation attributed to Fritz 3,” said 19. ... Be4 Anand. Back in the 1980s, Kasparov Aronian is unable to work his way analyzed 14. Bf4 and 14. a3 deeply for through the complications. 19. ... Nc7!? his world title matches against Karpov was playable, e.g. 20. h3 Nf6 (20. ... Nxf2!? but 14. Be3 went unmentioned in his 21. Kxf2 Bxd7 looks far too dangerous notes. yet hangs on after 22. Bb5 Nxb5! 23. Rxd7 14. ... Ng4 15. Bf4! Bxc3 Qb8!) 21. Ne5 Nxd7 22. Nxf7! looks dan - gerous for Black but after 22. ... Kxf7 23. saves the day.) 23. ... Qxg4 24. Qg3 Qxg3 Apparently winning a piece, but ... Qb3+ Kg7 24. Qxa4 Black is still in the 25. hxg3 Rd8! and Black can hold. 16. bxc3 Re4 17. Qb5 Rxf4 18. Qxb7 Ra4 game. Expecting an unprepared player to find this is too much; no doubt Anand was 20. Qb3 Bc6? regretting he could not steer Carlsen into The alternative 20. ... Ra5! looks as if this line during their world title match. it leaves White with too many threats after 21. Nd2!— 22. Bxg4, 22. Nxe4 and 22. 21. Rd6! Bxd7 22. Rad1 Qb8 23. Rxd7 Qxb3 Nc4—but it turns out that Black has a 24. axb3 Ra2 25. Bc4 Rf8 26. R7d6! defense, no doubt included in Anand’s notes alongside a credit to ‘Stockfish 5’ (see diagram, column 1 of next page) or similar silicon assistant. Black’s saving defense runs 21. ... Bxg2!!. 26. ... Kg7 (see diagram top of next column) This position turns out to be disastrous for Black because 26. ... Nc7 loses to 27. 22. Bxg4 (22. Nc4 Rb8! 23. Qc2 Nxf2! Rxg6+!. 24. Kxf2 Ba8! leads to a complete mess.) 19. d7! 22. ... Qg5! 23. c4!? (On 23. Nc4 Rd8! 27. Rxa6 Rxf2 28. Re1, Black resigned. photo: Cathy Rogers Cathy photo:

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Queen’s Gambit Declined (D37) that,” admitted Nakamura. “After I didn’t GM Viswanathan Anand (FIDE 2797, IND) take on a1 I felt that I was losing my Russians GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2776, USA) mind!” Zurich Chess Challenge 2015 (4), 02.17.2015 Though chess and politics mix less often 19. Rab1 axb4 20. axb4 Qa2 21. Rec1 bxc5 22. bxc5 h5?! than in past eras, it seemed more than a 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Be7 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bf4 coincidence that three of the most 0-0 6. e3 Nbd7 “A blunder,” said Nakamura. “Now I fix important super-tournaments in the past the kingside but it is harder to make an six months—the Sinquefield Cup, Wijk ... f6 break later.” aan Zee and Baden Baden—included no 23. Ne5 Nxe5 Russian players. (Even more remarkably, “I never want the knight in these end - it is possible to hold a super-tournament games; I always want the bishop,” said without Russians; 20 years ago such an Nakamura. "Yes, after 18. ... g6 your knight idea would be unthinkable.) has no squares—it has lost the option of Though no formal boycott of Russian ... Nf8-g6-e7,” added Anand. “For example players exists, Russian actions in the 23. ... Bxe5 24. fxe5 Rxb1 25. Rxb1 Rb8 Ukraine and in particular the shooting 26. Rxb8+ Nxb8 looks like as good a try as any for Black but after 27. Nf4 Kg7 28. down of MH 17, have generated unease, g4! hxg4 29. h5! White is threatening to and Karjakin did not help in take on e6 and it all happens.” depoliticizing the situation by tweeting a 7. c5!? Nh5 picture of himself wearing a Vladimir 24. fxe5 Putin t-shirt. The line 7. ... c6 8. Bd3 led to Anand’s one victory against Carlsen in his 2014 Zurich, with a Russian sponsor Oleg world title match. Skortsov, was always likely to buck the trend and Karjakin and Kramnik found 8. Bd3 Nxf4 9. exf4 b6 10. b4 a5 11. a3 c6 12. themselves competing with the elite 0-0 Qc7 13. g3 Ba6 14. Re1 again. Vachier Lagrave had tried the sharper 14. Bxa6 Rxa6 15. Qe2 Rfa8 16. b5 against It is now decades since the USSR had the Radjabov in Wijk aan Zee a few weeks power to boycott individuals such as earlier, but had failed to achieve anything. Luděk Pachman and Viktor Korchnoi and few have any desire to return to any sort 14. ... Bf6 15. Kg2 Bxd3 16. Qxd3 Rfb8 17. h4 of Cold War in the chess world. Qa7 Relations between Russian and 24. ... Bg7? non-Russian players remain excellent, as always and most elite players would be “Couldn’t Black just play 24. ... Bd8!,” horrified to think that a grandmaster asked Anand. “After 25. Nf4 Kg7 I don’t might be excluded from tournament have 26. g4? because of 26. ... Bxh4!, invitations due to the actions of their attacking f2.” “Yes, if I have time [to defend the kingside] then Black is fine,” agreed country’s government. Nakamura. So one may hope that Russian-free tournaments will not become a trend and 25. Rb6! in particular that the new “Golden “Now I started to get excited—I thought League” will choose players by rating this was huge,” said Anand. rather than nationality. 25. ... Rc8 18. Ne2!? “I thought I could take on b6,” admitted “If White starts with 18. Rab1 I play 18. Nakamura, “but after 25. ... Rxb6 26. cxb6 ... axb4 19. axb4 Qa3,” explained Nakamura. Qa4 I realized that 27. Rb1! was winning, Anand suggested 20. Qc2 but then after e.g. 27. ... Rb8 28. Qb3! followed by Nf4- 20. ... bxc5 21. bxc5 Rxb1 22. Nxb1 (22. d3.” Rxb1? Nxc5!) 22. ... Qb4 “and Black should not be worse at all,” countered Nakamura. 26. Nc3 Qa7 27. Rcb1 18. ... g6?! “Now it is basically lost,” said Anand, “though he may get some late counterplay “I am practically begging him to play on the kingside.” 18. ... axb4 19. axb4 Qxa1 20. Rxa1 Rxa1,” said Anand. “But this might be fine for 27. ... Qd7 28. R1b4 Bh6 29. Na4 Qd8 30. Ra6 Black after 21. b5 cxb5 22. Qxb5 Ra7 23. Kg7 31. Rb7 Rxa6 32. Qxa6 g5 33. Qe2 g4 34. c6 Nf8. It is not as if I am terribly con - Qa6 Qg8 35. Nb6 Rf8 36. Nd7 cerned—I feel that there will be something [for White].” “As soon as I played the move (see diagram, top of next page) 18. ... g6 I thought that I had completely (see next game, top of next column) blundered and I couldn’t recover after 36. ... Qh7

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Anand had been shuffling his knight Kareful, Karjakin between c5 and f8 and had he played 47. GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2806, RUS) ... Nc5, Nakamura would still have had a GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2770, RUS) lot of work to do to break through. However Zurich Chess Challenge - Rapid (4), 02.19.2015 Anand incautiously played ... 47. ... Nb6?! ... and after ... 48. f5! ... White’s pieces start to work well together. “I was expecting 36. ... Ra8 because I 48. ... exf5 had seen the resource 37. Qxc6 Ra2! 38. The immediate 48. ... Nxa4 offered more Nf6 Be3! and it is getting ridiculous,” said resistance but after 49. fxe6 fxe6 50. Qg6 Anand. “So I was planning 36. ... Ra8 37. Nc5 51. Nd4 Re7 52. Nc6! Black is in seri - Ra7! Rxa7 38. Qxa7 Qh7 (38. ... Kg6 39. ous trouble. Nf6 Qc8 40. Qa2! is also hopeless.) 39. Kramnik has escaped from a desperately Nf6 when he doesn’t have a check on e4 49. Qxf5 Nxa4 50. Rd7! Rxd7 51. Qxd7 Nb6 cramped position and, with both players and after 39. ... Qd3 40. Qb8! I am just 52. Qb7 Bc5 having only 30 seconds left on the clock, in time with my win.” it is now Karjakin who has to be careful.

37. Nxf8 Qe4+ 38. Kh2 Kxf8 39. Rb8+ Kg7 40. 50. Rxh5? (50. Re1! hangs on.) 50. ... Bf4? Qc8 Kg6 41. Qh8, Black resigned. Missing a huge chance to join Anand and Nakamura in the tournament lead. Despite the win over Nakamura, Anand Had Kramnik found 50. ... Rxg3+!! then never broke away; “I knew if I stayed within the game would be over. The point is that one point of Vishy I had a chance,” said Nakamura. after 51. Kxg3 Bf4+ 52. Kg4 Rg2+ 53. Kh3 The final day rapid tournament gave Rg3+ 54. Kh2 Rc3+ 55. Kg2 Rxc1 White’s both Nakamura and Vladimir Kramnik a king remains in a mating net and the chance to catch Anand and the penulti - threat of 56. ... Rc2+ followed by 57. ... mate round was critical. Kf3 cannot be adequately met. First Nakamura broke down an appar - At first sight Black has held everything ent fortress to finally catch up with Anand. 51. Re1+ Kd5 52. Kg4! Bxg3? together, but now White’s knight enters the attack with decisive effect. 52. ... Rdd3! keeps the position alive, although after 53. Rh8! Rxg3+ 54. Kh5 Phantom fortress 53. e6! fxe6 54. Ne5 Rf8 55. Qc6 Bd4 56. White’s king is hard to corral. GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2844, USA) Qxe6+ Kh7 57. Qd6!, Black resigned. GM Viswanathan Anand (FIDE 2808, IND) 53. Kxf3 Bxe1 54. Rh8 Rf2+ 55. Kg4 Ke4 56. Black cannot even try to set up a new Zurich Chess Challenge - Rapid (4), 02.19.2015 Kg5! Bc3 57. Rd8 Be1 58. Rd6! Rg2+ 59. Kf6 fortress with 57. Qd6 Bxe5 58. Qxf8 Bf6 Bxh4+ 60. Kxe6 Ra2 61. Kd7 Rxa4 62. e6 Rc4 because the Black knight is lost to a few 63. e7 Bxe7 64. Re6+ Kd3 65. Rxe7 a4 66. checks after 59. Qc5!. Kxc6 a3 67. Ra7 Rc3 68. d5, Black resigned.

Meanwhile Kramnik, playing brilliantly in the rapid games, had a chance to catch However when the prizes were awarded, the leaders but missed a beautiful forced it was Nakamura who was declared the win against tailender Karjakin. (Since winner of the 2015 Zurich Chess Chal - Kramnik ultimately finished half a point lenge, a win which moved Nakamura back behind Nakamura and Anand, this oppor - into the world's top five—he rose as high tu nity could have won the tournament as number three on the March 1 FIDE for him.) rating list—and which enabled Nakamura to (briefly) break the 2800 barrier for the (see next game, top of next column) first time.

At A Glance Zurich Chess Challenge 2015

Date: February 13-19, 2015 | Location: Hotel Savoy Baur en Ville, Festsaal, Zurich, Switzerland | 6 players | Combined Standings (Classical and Rapid): 1st- 1 1 2nd, 9: Viswanathan Anand, Hikaru Nakamura; 3rd, 8 ⁄2: Vladimir Kramnik; 4th, 7: Levon Aronian; 5th, 6: Sergey Karjakin; 6th, 5 ⁄2: Fabiano Caruana. | Chief Arbiter: Georg Kradolfer. Armageddon tiebreak game between the two tied leaders, Anand and Nakamura. White was given five minutes, black four. White had to win in order to win the tournament.

See the official website: http://www.zurich-cc.com/results/standings.html.

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Correspondence Chess / 2013 Absolute Championship

A King Among Kings At the 2013 Absolute Championship, Wilbur Tseng proves himself top “Who” in the “Who’s Who” of USCF correspondence chess. By FM ALEX DUNNE

Miettinen and Ted Brandhorst, both long 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 time veterans of the Absolute scene. Kristo The Trompowsky Opening is relatively received his ICCM title in 2004 and the rare, but is just the opportunity to take a senior international master title in 2009. well-booked opponent out of his element. He also won the 11th North American Invitational in 2011. Kristo has been 2. ... Ne4 playing in the Absolutes since 1992. Ted Brandhorst also gained his ICCM title in The most active line. Kain kept true to 2004 and his SIM title in 2008. He has the Trompowsky theme in Kain-Hadley, finished tied for first in the 2003 Absolute 2012 Electronic Knights which saw 2. ... and holds the record for the most games e6 3. Nd2 h6 4. Bh4 c5 5. e3. played in Absolute tournaments. 3. Bf4 e5!? The two ICCM titlists are Keith Rodriguez who finished tied for first in the 2005 event Rodriguez shows his moxie here. The and John Ballow who was the winner of pawn sacrifice is comparatively new dating the 18th United States Correspondence back to a 2000 correspondence game Chess Championship and tied for third in between Hofmann and Coplin, IECC. the 2010 Absolute. 4. dxe5 The list of champions continues—Harry Ingersol was the 2002 APCT King cham - Haag-Jedinger, Austria-Sweden match, WILBUR TSENG HAS DONE IT ALL, won pion, second in the 2007 Electronic Knights, CC 2002, continued 4. Bxe5 Nc6 5. Nd2 it all. Six years ago, in 2009, he finished and first and third in the 2010 and 2011 d5 6. Ngf3 when 6. ... Nxd2 gives White a tied for first in a John Collins (postal) event. slight edge. Five years ago he entered, and won, a Absolutes. Daniel Woodard won the 2007 Walter Muir (server) event and an express Golden Knights Championship. Abe Wilson 4. ... d5 tour nament (e-mail). In 2011 he won a won the 2000 and 2005 Golden Knights, Too greedy is 5. exd6 e.p. Qf6 6. dxc7 trophy tournament. In 2012 he finished David Sogin tied for first in the 2009 Nc6 7. Qc1 Bc5 8. e3 Nxf2! first in the 2008 Electronic Knights tourna - Absolute. Anthony Kain, the young est of the group, finished tied for second in the ment and repeated as champion in the 5. Nd2 Qe7 6. c3 g5 7. Be3! 2009 event. Along the line he entered a 2013 Absolute. Dana Daves ap peared in Master/Expert Palciauskas tournament the 2010, 2011, and now the 2013 Absolute A quiet move with a thunderous mes - where he finished tied for first with Alfredo and Daniel Horwitz played in the 2008, sage: White intends to exploit his sounder Gotay. And then he entered the 2013 2010, and 2012 Absolute and came in to pawn formation and lack of a comfort Absolute Championship. the 2013 sporting a 2309 rating. zone for the black king. The Absolute Championship is the Who’s In short, the 2013 Absolute featured After 7. Nxe4 dxe4 8. Bg3 Bg7 9. h4 g4 Who of USCF correspondence chess. Every almost all of the top active U.S. chess 9. Qa4+ Nd7 10. Qxe4 Nc6 Pino Munoz- year the best of the best are invited to play masters. It was an exciting affair! Fels, Internet Chess Club, 2002, Black in the Absolute. Admittance is by rating If this was a tournament of kings, then had a lead in development as compen- and this year the cutoff point was 2307. surely Anthony “Tony” Kain of Cayce, sation for his pawn deficit. Leading the rating pack at 2486 was the South Carolina would appear to be the 7. ... Nc6 8. Ngf3 h6 multi-titled John Menke who, besides being heir to the throne. Just 23 at the start of a Correspondence Chess League of America the contest, Anthony showed that he Not 8. ... g4 9. Nxe4 dxe4 10. Bg5 with (CCLA) champion, has won the 2003 Golden indeed belonged in such company. Scoring a big plus. four wins and no losses, he tied for second Knights Championship, three times Elec - 9. Qb3 Nxd2 10. Nxd2 Bd7 11. h4 g4 12. g3 tronic Knights Championship (in 2004, place with accurate, aggressive play. Here 2005, and 2006) and twice had won the is his win against ICCM Keith Rodriguez. White correctly refrains from pawn hunt - Absolute Championship in 2011 and 2012. ing to establish a sounder base for his pieces John also was awarded the international to exploit the weakened black king side. Trompowsky Opening (A45) correspondence chess master (ICCM) title 12. ... 0-0-0 13. Bg2 Be6 14. Qa4 a6 15. Nb3 Anthony Kain (2311) in 2010. Bg7 16. 0-0 Nxe5 17. Nc5 c6 18. Rac1 Two senior iunternational masters (SIMs) Keith Rodriguez (2365)

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Correspondence Chess / 2013 Absolute Championship

Bd4 and c3-c4 opening lines for the rooks the position after 18. ... Bxa3 19. Bxa3 cxd4 6. exd4 0-0 7. a3 Be7 8. Nf4 d5 9. cxd5 against the black king. Qxa3 20. Nc5 Bc4 21. Bxb7 Qxc5 22. Bc6 Nxd5 10. Ncxd5 exd5 11. Bd3 Nc6 12. 0-0 g6 Rbd8 23. dxc4 f4 24. exf4 exf4 25. Be4 18. ... Rhe8 19. b3 h5 20. Rfd1 Bf5 13. Be3 Bf6 14. Rc1 Qd6 h6 26. g4!. Black avoids the trap 14. ... Nxd4? 15. 19. Rce1 fxg3 20. fxg3 Nxa4 21. Qxa4 b6 22. Bxd4 Bxd4 16. Bxg6 Bxf2+ 17. Rxf2 fxg6 Bg2 Rbd8 23. Rxf8+ Rxf8 24. Rf1 Rxf1+ 25. 18. Qd4 Rf5 19. Re1 b6 20. Re5 Bb7 21. Kxf1 Kh8 Nxg6! hxg6 22. Rfxf5 gxf5 23. Rxf5 when his king is left in the wind. This is Menke’s stomping ground—an unbalanced even material endgame. 15. g3 26. Kg1 Bg8 27. Be4 Bc5 28. Bc1 Qd7 29. Kg2 Saunders-Karlsson, NATT5 2001, was h6 30. h3 drawn soon after 15. Rc5. 15. ... Be6 Benidze-Paichedze, Georgia, 2004 saw 15. ... Rd8 16. Rc5 Be6 17. Qa4 a5 18. Rfc1 Qd7 drawn shortly. Both sides have posted their pieces on aggressive squares. White’s attack suc - 16. Nxe6 ceeds because of the weakness of the black Tseng takes the two bishops, but Black’s king position. knight and bishop are well posted and the 21. Nxa6! bxa6 22. Rd4! position is only slightly better for White. The rook finds a surprise open file— 16. ... Qxe6 17. Re1 Rfe8 18. Bf1 a6 19. Qb3 the b-file! Qd7 20. Red1 Na5 21. Qb6 Bd8 22. Qb4 b5 22. ... Qb7 23. Rb4 Qa8 24. Rb6 a5 25. c4! d4 23. b3 Nc6 24. Qc3 Ne7 25. Qd3 Bb6 26. Ra1 White needlessly advances his kingside Black shuts out the c1-rook but opens pawns which offers Black chances. The White, who is playing for a win, must the diagonal for the g2-bishop. endgame favors Black because now White open up the board for his two bishops. has too many weaknesses—b5, a3, d3, e3, That means a3-a4 has to be tried. 26. Bf4 Re6 27. b4 Qa7 28. bxa5 Rd7 29. Bxc6 and the white squares on the kingside. Nxc6 30. Rxc6+ Kd8 31. c5 Re4 Black’s two weaknesses c7 and e5, can be 26. ... Nc6 27. a4 bxa4 After 31. ... Rxe2 32. Rb6 d3 33. c6 Rc7 held by one piece: the bishop moving to d6. After 27. ... b4, White strengthens his 34. Qb5 d2 35. Bg5+ f6 36. Rb8+ Ke7 37, White might have found drawing chances position by 28. Rac1 Qb7 29. h4 h5 30. Qxe2+ wins. by sacrificing his two center pawns for Bg2 Qd7 31. Rc2 Ne7 32. Rdc1. Black’s one. 32. a6 Rxf4 33. gxf4 g3 34. fxg3 Qa8 35. Qb5 28. bxa4 Na5 29. Qc3 h5 30. Rdc1 h4 31. Ke7 36. Kh2, Black resigned. 30. ... Be6 31. h4 Qf7 Rab1 Qe6 32. Re1 Qf6?! Rodriguez resigns as he does not care The threat is 32. ... Bb3. to see Kain’s mopping up technique. 32. Bc6 Bc8 33. Qc4 Qf5 34. Qd5 Bd6 John Menke’s style can exasperate an Black follows Capablanca’s endgame opponent. For many moves John’s pieces commandment: Thou shalt not rush. don’t seem to do much, and then all of a 35. Kg1 Be6 36. Qe4 Qh3 37. Kf2 Bf5 38. Qg2 sudden they dominate the position. Qxg2+ 39. Kxg2 Bxd3 Menke has won a pawn. He now follows English Opening (A29) a rule of endgame play (often attributed Dana Daves (2319) to Capablanca): When ahead a pawn in John Menke (2486) an ending, play to win a second pawn. 2013 Absolute 40. e4 Kg8 41. Kf3 Bc5 42. g4 Kf7 43. Bb2 Ke6 44. Bc1 Bc4 45. Be8 Be7 46. g5 hxg5 47. hxg5 When Black misses the opportunity to 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. play 32. ... hxg3, White takes the pawn. Bg2 Nb6 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. 0-0 Be7 8. a3 0-0 9. d3 Bc5 48. Bc6 Bd4 49. Kg3 Kf7 50. Kg4 g6 51. Kf3 Ke7 52. a4 It is not so much an extra pawn as it is a Be6 10. b4 a5 11. b5 Nd4 12. Rb1 f6 13. e3 further improvement of the prospects of All this has been seen many times White seeks breathing room for his bish - the two bishops. ops. Unfortunately it is their last breath. before. The usual move here is 13. Nd2 33. gxh4! Nc4 34. Bg5 Qc6 35. Red1 Bd8 36. as in Vachier Lagrave-Khairullin, Aeroflot 52. ... Bb3 53. Ba3+ Bc5 54. Bb2 Bd1+ 55. Kg3 Qg3 Nd6 Open, 2011. 13. e3 is a rare sideline. Bxa4 56. Bxe5 Bd6, White resigned. With his king coming under fire, Black 13. ... Nxf3+ 14. Bxf3 Rb8 relies on defense—a fatal error. Black has Menke is a very solid player: the b-pawn Nimzo-Indian Defense, to try 36. ... Qxa4 and hold his breath. Rubinstein Variation (E42) is protected directly rather than shielded 37. Rdc1 Qd7 38. Bh3 Nf5 39. Kg2! Qe6 40. Wilbur Tseng (2390) with 14. ... Nd5. Re1! Daniel Horwitz (2309) 15. Qc2 f5 16. Bb2 Bd6 17. Na4 Qe7 18. Rbc1

2013 Absolute The point behind 39. Kg2 is that the f4 capture on e1 is not check. Black is now Black loses what little edge he has in 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 5. Nge2 forced into simplification.

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Correspondence Chess / 2013 Absolute Championship 40. ... Nxg3 41. Bxe6 Bxg5 42. hxg5 Nh5 43. 1. e4 e6 2. Nc3 d5 3. d4 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4 Bg4 Rxe1 44. Rxe1 Rb8 45. Bxh5 gxh5 46. c5 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. Be3 a6 8. Be2 b5 9. Qd2 Qb6 Re5 10. Nd1 Trading off the two bishops have trans - This is currently the most popular con - formed the position into a rook and pawn tin uation. White scores well here. endgame where Black’s wounded kingside 10. ... Be7 11. 0-0 0-0 12. c3 a5 13. a3 a4 14. and extra pawn gives him no chances to Bd3 Na5 15. Qf2 Nb3 16. Rb1 cxd4 draw. We leave book here with the position 46. ... Rb4 47. Rxd5 Rxa4 48. f4 Ra3 49. h4 about even. White has ambitions on the Rd3 50. Rd8+ Kg7 51. f5 a5 52. d5 f6 kingside, Black on the queenside. Black cannot allow 52. ... a4 53. f6+ 17. Nxd4 Kg6 54. Rg8+ Kf5 55. Rg7 a3 56. Rxf7 a2 57. Ra7 Rd2+ 58. Kf3. After 17. cxd4 b4! Black’s queenside 30. Rg1 Qc4 31. Qd3 ac tion keeps the balance. White has to be careful here—31. Qxc4 53. Rd7+ Kf8 54. Rd6 Kg7 55. Kf2 a4 56. Ke2 17. ... Ndc5 18. Nxb3!? Nxf2+ 32. Bxf2 dxc4 33. Rd1 h6 34. Rd4? Rd4 57. Ke3 Rxh4 58. Rxf6 Rg4 59. d6 Rxg5 Rxa3! 35. bxa3? b2 36. Rd1 Bc1 wins. 60. d7 Kxf6 61. d8=Q+ Kxf5 White plays for a long term advantage based on the weakness of the b5 and b3 31. ... Rd7 32. Rf1 Rg8 33. Ra1 Qa4 34. Qe2 The Nalimov tablebases give a win for pawns. Qc4 35. Qf1 Qa4 36. g3 Rc7 37. Qe2 Rcg7 38. White in 32 moves. Nd3 Bd2 39. Rh4 Qc6 40. Rg1 18. ... axb3 19. Be2 Qc7 20. Bd4 Ne4 21. Qe3 62. Qd7+ Kf6 63. Qxa4 Rg3+ 64. Kf2 Rg4 65. f5!? 22. Bxb5 Black knows a draw will give him the Qe8 Kg5 66. Qe5+, Black resigned. title—40. Rxe4 dxe4 41. Nb4 Qe8 42. Qxd2 Black gains kingside chances after 22. Qh5 43. Qd1 Qh6 44. Qc1 (Not 44. Kg2 exf6 e.p. Bxf6 23. Bxb5 Bxd4 24. Qxd4 f4!) 44. ... Qh5. It was clear as the tournament roared (24. cxd4 Qa5!) 24. ... Bb7 25. g3 g5!. into its final stages, that first place would 40. ... Bg5 41. Rh3 Qc4 42. g4 fxg4 43. Rxg4 be decided in the game between Wilbur 22. ... g5! 23. Qe2 gxf4 24. Rxf4 Bg5 25. Rf3 Qc7 44. Rg1 Bd2 45. Rf1 Qe7 46. Rf6 Bg5 47. Tseng and John Menke. Tseng had a half Bd7 Qh5 point lead over Menke so a draw would White gains a strong attack after 25. ... A last effort by Menke, but Tseng is win the tournament for him. A win by Nd2? 26. Rg3 Nxb1 27. Rxg5+ Kh8 28. fully alert. Menke would propel him into first place. Qh5 Ba6 29. Bxa6 Rxa6 30. Ne3 Nd2 31. Both Menke and Tseng are known as take Rxf5!. 47. ... Nxf6 48. exf6 Bxf6 49. Ne5 Rf8 50. no prisoners kind of players. It would be 26. Bxd7 Qxd7 27. Rh3 Rf7 28. Nf2 Kh8 29. Ng6+ Rxg6 51. Qxg6 Bxd4 52. cxd4 Rf3! the final game of the tournament. And it Kh1 Qc6 Forcing the draw. would prove to be one of the most exciting. (See diagram top of next column) 53. Qg2 Rxh3 54. Qxh3 Qf6 55. Qg2 Qxd4 56. Qf3, Draw agreed. French Defense, Classical System (C11) Black’s pawn sacrifice has left him an The exposed position of both kings John Menke (2486) excellent position. White’s extra pawn (a3) guarantees the draw. Wilbur Tseng be - Wilbur Tseng (2390) has little influence on the course of the comes the 2013 Absolute Champion. 2013 Absolute game.

2013 ABSOLUTE CHAMPIONSHIP Correspondence Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Total 1. Wilbur Tseng 2390 x ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 ½ 1 8½ 2. John Menke, Sr. 2486 ½ x ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 1 ½ 8 3. Tony Kain 2311 ½ ½ x ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 8 4. Daniel Woodard 2367 ½ ½ ½ x ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 7½ 5. David Sogin 2354 ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 1 7½ 6. Harry Ingersol 2400 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 7 7. Kristo Miettinen 2307 ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 6 8. Wesley Brandhorst 2440 0 ½ ½ 0 0 ½ ½ x 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 5½ 9. Daniel Horwitz 2309 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 x ½ ½ 1 1 5½ 10. Keith Rodriguez 2365 0 ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ ½ 1 5½ 11. John Ballow 2324 0 0 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ 1 4½ 12. Dana Daves 2319 ½ 0 0 ½ 0 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ x 1 4 13. Abe Wilson 2330 0 ½ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x ½

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

The Sacrifice King Rudolf Spielmann, “The Master of Attack,” sacriﬁces a pawn in a Vienna Game played in Prague in 1904. See if you can play it as well as he did. By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

RUDOLF SPIELMANN (1883-1942) WAS that White’s move is on the next line.** advancing his queen-pawn, he might have A very successful player, known for at tried 8. ... c5, keeping the d4-pawn as an 5. Qf3 Par Score 5 least three things. One was his bent for impediment to White’s development.** sacrificial attack. Another was his great Accept full credit for either 5. Nf3 or 5. 9. d4 Par Score 5 book, The Art of Sacrifice in Chess. And d3. If you considered the line 5. d3 Qh4+ a third was a rather nice quote: “Play 6. g3 Nxg3 7. Nf3 Qh5 8. Nxd5 Na6, give Spielmann expands in the center, releas- the opening like a book, the middlegame yourself 1 bonus point for realizing 9. Nf4 ing his king-bishop for development. like a magician, and the endgame like a Qh6 10. Ne2 wins material. White’s attack is starting to mount. machine.” In the following game against 5. … f5 9. … Be6 Ladislav Prokes (Black) played at Prague in 1908, Spielmann doesn’t get the oppor- Black expects to answer 6. exf6 e.p. Black was fearful of Spielmann’s light- tunity to play like a machine, since there with Nxf6, keeping the material balance, square bishop going to c4, where it would is no endgame. We’ll let the readership but this advance weakens the e8-h5 diag- cut deep into Black’s camp, preventing itself judge whether Spielmann plays like onal. A better try for Black was 5. ... Nc6.** kingside castling. Another idea would have a book and a magician in this month’s been the counter 9. ... c5.** 6. d3 Par Score 5 representative contest. It began as a 10. Nh3 Par Score 6 Vienna Game: Get out of here, knight! Black is forced to trade knights so as not to lose the d5- Surprise! Spielmann finds an entirely pawn (add 1 bonus point if you had different square for the knight. From h3 Vienna Game (C29) pre vi ously determined that). the knight now has access to g5, as does White’s c1-bishop. And let’s not forget Rudolf Spielmann 6. … Nxc3** about the square f4. Use of that attractive Ladislav Prokes location looms on the horizon as well. Prague, 05.19.1908 7. bxc3 Par Score 5 10. … Be7 You get taken, you take back. At this 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 point, White’s doubled c-pawns are not a Black develops his king-bishop, while big factor. securing g5. Of course g5 was only one of the squares in White’s aggressive sweep.** 7. … d4 11 Nf4 Par Score 5 This is time-consuming and risky. On 7. ... Nc6, White had intended 8. d4, with Spielmann’s knight assumes a powerful a promising attack (1 bonus point). Perhaps post. In the process, White attacks the a better try was the centrally pressuring bishop and keeps an eye on d5, ever ready move 7. ... c5.** to advance the d-pawn when the time calls. 8. Qf2 Par Score 5 11. … Qd7 Deduct 2 points for the blunderous 8. cxd4? Qxd4, and Black gains the e-pawn. This defends the bishop and it still holds Now White has a threat: to win Black’s d- back White’s menacing d-pawn. It also Now make sure you have the above pawn. In addition to attacking Black’s strengthens f5, but the f5-pawn does position set up on your chessboard. As d-pawn, Spielmann clears f3 for his knight. remain a potential target.** you play through the remaining moves in Give yourself 1 bonus point if you had 12. Nxe6 Par Score 5 this game, use a piece of paper to cover realized this attribute before playing 8. the article, exposing White’s next move Qf2. With the center becoming more porous, only after trying to guess it. If you guess and White savoring attack, this exchange 8. … dxc3 correctly, give yourself the par score. Some- seems called for since it gives Spielmann times points are also awarded for Prokes gains a pawn, at least temporar- the two-bishop advantage. second-best moves, and there may be ily, but the whole idea is time consuming, 12. … Qxe6 bonus points—or deductions—for other while it fuels White’s assault. Having com- moves and variations. Note that ** means mitted himself to the risky strategy of One of these days Black would love to

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

Problem I Problem II Problem III ABCs of Chess Mating Net Mating Net Mating Net These problems are all related to key positions in this month’s game. In each case, Black is to move. The answers can be found in Solutions on page 71. May Exercise: How effective is your subconscious thinking? Let’s say you’re examining a chess position, whether on board, on screen, or from a diagram. You’ve been doing it for awhile, searching for the right move, Problem IV Problem V Problem VI or at least a good one. You’ve Mating Net Mating Net Mating Net considered various factors, yet you still haven’t found a worthy idea. Put the position aside. Walk away if you can, still pondering it for a bit, and then go on with your day. At some later point, bring the position into focus once again. Don’t be surprised if your subliminal mind has taken you to a fresh place it’s been visiting all along.

castle, if he gets the chance.** up by today’s pawn hungry software. 18. … Rf8 13. Bd3 Par Score 6 15. … Qxd4+ Black tries to hold the fort, but this fort is more like the Alamo’s most vulnerable Spielmann develops with a gain of time. Prokes’ inner evaluation function tells wall.** The f-pawn must be defended. him to take the pawn, especially since he’s able to do it with check.** 19. Qg4 Par Score 8 13. … g6 16. Be3 Par Score 6 White threatens a sacrifice on g6. Black’s But was this the best way? After 13. ... king is stuck in the center. Now if 19. ... 0-0, Black’s f-pawn would be upheld and On the one hand, 16. Kh1 would get Qxe5, White has 20. Bxg6+ hxg6 21. his king would be immensely safer. Now the king to a safe corner, where it couldn’t Qxg6+ and mate next (1 bonus point). the dark squares are weakened, and be immediately harrassed. But Spielmann Black’s king remains on its original square, needs to gain time, which this move does 19. … gxf5 where it’s easier to get at.** since it makes Black’s queen move once This doesn’t work, but then, what again. But what about White’s e5-pawn? 14. Qe2 Par Score 5 does?** Should Black take that pawn too? This does two good things. It supports 20. Qh5+ Par Score 6 16. … Qd5 the relocation of the light-square bishop Finally, White gets to exploit the e8-h5 to c4, and it backs up the e5-pawn. At If Black had played 16. ... Qxe5, White diagonal. the same time, however, it takes a defender had several possibilities, including 17. off d4. Rae1 as well as 17. Qf2. Give yourself 1 20. … Rf7 bonus point if you had considered 17. Qf2 14. … Qd5 The only move. Guess what? It doesn’t Bd6 18. g3 0-0 19. Bc4+, when White’s help.** Now that the d-pawn has been left position is looking much rosier.** unguarded, Black goes for it. But once 21. e6 Par Score 6 17. Rad1 Par Score 7 again, Black might have tried a counter- Well, Black had his opportunity to take stroke with 14. ... c5, hoping to break up Time to give yourself 1 bonus point, this pawn a few times. I guess he should the White center.** assuming you see the threat (18. Bb5+). have. 15. 0-0 Par Score 7 17. … Qa5 21. … Black resigned In the face of losing his queen-pawn It might have been interesting to see See score box in Solutions, page 71. Spielmann simply castles. What’s more, what Spielmann had planned if Black had he allows the pawn to be captured with played 17. ... Qxe5.** Did you know you could read archival copies of “Soli- check. The “sacrifice maven” hopes the taire Chess” (and all columns and features)? Go to 18. Bxf5 Par Score 8 time Black wastes in moving the queen uschess.org, click on “Chess Life Magazine,” and you about eventually costs Black his king. In Another intriguing Spielmann sacrifice. will see the Archives on the far right. You can also our computer based world, many of Spiel- But give yourself full credit for 18. g4. It download full issue PDFs by clicking on the “Down- mann’s sacrificial lambs would be gobbled clearly has its merits also. loadable Files” link on the far left.

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

A World Turned Upside Down An endgame featuring many beautiful motifs, twists-and-turns, and instructive moments. By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

THE TACTICAL ELEMENT NEVER DIS- not 34. Nc6?? Qxb7! 35. Rxb7 e2 36. Rb1 perpetual after 37. Rf1 Qb4 38. Rf7+ (or appears. Even with very few pieces left on d3 and the tables are suddenly turned!) 38. h4 Ke8 39. Rc1 Kd7 40. Rc8 Qb2+ the board, the game can resemble a com- 34. ... dxe3 (34. ... e4 35. Kg2) 35. Nc6 41. Kh3 Qf6! 42. b8=Q Qf1+ 43. Kh2 Qf2+ plex middlegame battle. In this month’s and the queen, having conducted a valiant and the newly-minted queen cannot stop column, let’s examine a fantastic endgame last stand, must accept the inevitable. the checks) 38. ... Ke8 39. Re7+!? Kf8! clash between two veterans of American (39. ... Kxe7?? 40. Nc6+ would be rather 32. Na5 Qb8 33. b7 Kd7 chess that featured just such an “endgame sad) 40. Rc7 Qb2+ 41. Kg1 Qb1+ and the middlegame:” Read on! checks will keep on coming.

With the pawn untouchable, White has Topsy-Turvy no choice but to eliminate the malevolent FM Joel Salman (2203) queen as quickly as possible: IM Jay Bonin (2340) 35. Rc8 2006 Nassau CC Championship (8), Mineola, New York, 05.12.2006 Now, however, the e3-pawn is left totally unchecked. 35. ... e2 forces an immediate perpetual, but Black is no longer playing for a draw: 35. ... Qxb7!? Black is clearly on his last legs, but An excellent psychological decision. A White still has work to do. The difficulty less courageous soul would have calcu- lies not in pushing the queen from b8, lated that 35. ... e2 36. Rxb8 e1=Q+ 37. but in choosing the optimal way to accom- Kg2 Qe4+ 38. Kh2 Qf5 39. Rd8+ Ke6 40. plish this task. Salman—probably after a Rd6+ Kf7 41. b8=Q Qxf2+ leads to per- period of intense vacillation—decides on petual, and would have pushed the pawn the most natural approach: without vacillation. But Bonin correctly intuits that his pawn armada will neu- 34. Rc1? WHITE TO MOVE tralize the knight with room to spare. Simple, unstoppable, and crushing ... 36. Rd8+? We join the battle in the midst of a wild or so it seems. White threatens Rc8, when tactical skirmish. After missing several Black will have no choice but to give his Practically illogical, and objectively opportunities to quell White’s initiative in queen up for the rook and pawn. With flawed! Salman tries to be fancy, but he the middlegame, Bonin finds himself in a the king all the way on c8, Black’s out- simply ends up tricking himself. Compare dire situation. Simply put, there is no way wardly intimidating pawn flotilla will be the position after 36. Nxb7 Kxc8 and 36. for the queen to neutralize White’s vicious easy pickings for the knight. From a logical Rd8+ Kxd8 37. Nxb7+: in the latter, White three-piece tandem. standpoint, this move is perfectly correct, has needlessly given Black’s king a choice but concreteness transcends logic 100% of squares. Much more importantly, 31. Nc6! of the time. Engrossed in the queen hunt, though, the rook has lost its connection Terribly strong. The queen cannot afford White overlooks a devastating tactical shot to the first rank, and this gives Black an to leave its post, but it will be forced to that instantly turns the tables. Do you amazing opportunity. do so after the knight reaches a5 or d8. A see it? 36. ... Kxd8? desperate Bonin plays his last card: 34. ... e3! Bonin probably recaptured instantly, 31. ... Ke8?! With apologies to my English teacher: and understandably so. When looking The slothful king will not stop the pawn, a bolt from the blue! The queen, ostensibly through this game for the first time (but but at least a Rc1-Rc8 will not come with confined to a slow and miserable death, several minutes later), an incredible such after it reaches d7. The thoughtless suddenly exudes unspeakable power. After thought came into my mind: does Black 31. ... d4? would only hasten the defeat 35. fxe3 e4 36. Kg2 Qf8!, Black threatens really have to capture? In fact, after the after 32. Na5 Qb8 33. b7 e3 34. fxe3! (but … Qf3+ and White can do better than a jaw-dropping 36. ... Ke7!! 37. Nxb7 e2,

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

Problem I: 1500 Level Problem II: 2000 Level The devil is in the GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2786) GM Christopher Lutz (FIDE 2610) GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2793) GM Michael Adams (FIDE 2716) details World Team Championship, Antalya, 2013 Frankfurt, 1999 Each month GM Naroditsky will present two problems taken from actual games that illustrate the theme of this month’s column. Your task is to find the best line of play. Problem I should be solveable by a player at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by a player roughly at a 2000 rating. See the solutions on page 71. WHITE TO MOVE BLACK TO MOVE

White cannot stop the pawn. 41. ... d3 (41. ... e3?? 42. f4 Kd6 43. Kg2 B. 46. ... h5!? is a slightly more, uh, com- Kd5 44. Kf3) 42. Kf2 d2 43. Kxe2 dxe1=Q+ puteresque method. It is rather hard 44. Kxe1 exf3 45. Kf2 with a draw. to imagine that the position after 47. h4 (47. g4 hxg4 48. hxg4 g5! draws) 41. ... d3 42. Kf2 d2 43. Kxe2 dxe1=Q+ 44. Kxe1 47. ... Kd6 48. Kxe4 Ke6 is drawn; White cannot make inroads despite his extra pawn!

After the text move, Salman is able to reach the same position with White to move—and this makes a crucial difference. 46. Ke3 Kd5 47. g4! Uh-oh! Now, 47. ... h5 48. gxh5 gxh5 ANALYSIS DIAGRAM 49. h4 is indeed Zugzwang, so Black’s reply is forced: Some people can stare at the ocean for hours, but this position is no less capti- 47. ... h6 48. h4 vating. White has a rook and a knight to Finally, after a fascinating back-and- With the pawn on h2, 48. ... g5 would the good, his king is right next to the forth sequence, the smoke has cleared. have drawn, but now White can create a passed pawn, and yet it is totally unstop- The e4-pawn is somewhat awkward, but passer on the h-file with 49. fxg5 hxg5 pable. The desperado attempt 38. Rd7+!?, with material so limited, White will be 50. h5, and White seals the deal with a hoping for 38. ... Kxd7?? 39. Nc5+ followed unable to induce any kind of Zugzwang. beautiful triangulation maneuver: 50. ... by 40. Nd3, is coolly rebuffed by 38. ... 44. ... Kd6 45. Ke2 Ke5 51. Kd2 Ke6 52. Kc2! Kf6 53. Kb3! Kf6! 39. Rd6+ Kg7 40. Rd7+ Kh6. The Ke6 54. Kc4 Ke5 55. Kc3 and Black must best White can do is 41. Nd8 (41. Rxd5 An important moment. In general, pawn give up his pawn. Bonin tries a different e1=Q+ 42. Kg2 Qe4+ picks up the rook) endings featuring two or three pawns approach, but it loses even faster. 41. ... e1=Q+ 42. Kg2, hoping to conjure for each side can be calculated out to up some counterplay against Black’s king, their conclusion. Over-relying on intuition 48. ... h5 49. g5 Kd6 50. Kd4 Ke7 51. Kxe4 Ke6 but after 42. ... Qe4+ 43. Kh2 Qe2 his or playing a move that looks right is a If not for White’s next move, Black’s drawing chances are meager. recipe for disaster; one must simply hun- strategy would have worked to perfection: ker down and calculate. Instead, Bonin In the endgame, insane tactical oppor- falls for temptation: 52. f5+! tunities frequently arise out of nowhere. 45. ... Ke6?? Boom shaka-laka. White creates a fear- A move is not forced until proven forced! some protected passer on g5, and Black A painful blunder, but a very instructive 37. Nxb7+ Kc7 38. Nc5 e2 39. Nd3 will be unable to keep material equality. moment all the same. Black’s intention The game is over. White’s knight reaches d3 in the nick is clear: he wants to hold off on … Kd5 of time, and mass liquidation is inevitable. until White’s king reaches e3. Indeed, 45. 52. ... gxf5+ 53. Kf4 Kf7 54. Kxf5 Kg7 55. Ke5! Note that an essentially identical position ... Kd5 46. Ke3 looks like a textbook case Of course not 55. g6?? Kh6 56. Kf6 would have arisen after 36. Nxb7 Kxc8 37. of Zugzwang. But had he pushed general stalemate! Nc5 e2 38. Nd3. In the resulting position, considerations aside, Bonin would have the king on c8 (version c7 in the game) immediately realized that both 46. ... h6 55. ... Kf7 56. Kd6 Kg7 57. Ke7 Kg6 58. Ke6 gives White an important extra move. and 46. ... h5 allow Black to “unzug” him- Kg7 59. Kf5, Black resigned. self and secure an immediate draw: 39. ... e4 40. Ne1 d4 41. f4!? After 59. ... Kf7 60. g6+ Kg7 61. Kg5 A. 46. ... h6 is the simplest. After 47. g4 White wins the second pawn. The knight obviously cannot restrain g5! 48. f5 Ke5 White creates a protected the pawn phalanx on its own, so the king passer, but he can make zero progress. Make sure you have registered to vote in the 2015 will come to its support via f2. The more For instance, 49. Kf2 Kd5 50. Ke2 Ke5 executive board election. Check your status at straightforward 41. f3 also led to Rome: 51. Ke3 Kd5 and so on. https://secure2.uschess.org/voterregistration.php

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See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 USCF National Bids Note: Organizers previously awarded Events options for USCF National Events Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events must still submit proposals (including sample budgets) for their events. SEE TLA IN THIS ISSUE FOR DETAILS OVERDUE BIDS 2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee Please contact the National Office if you 2015 U.S. Amateur West Championship May 23-25 • Tucson, Arizona are interested in bidding for a National 2015 U.S. Amateur East Championship May 23-25 or 24-25 • Morristown, New Jersey Event. The USCF recommends that bids be submitted according to the 2015 U.S. Amateur South Championship June 6-7 • Memphis, Tennessee following schedule. However, bids may 2015 U.S. Junior Open June 12-14 • Schaumburg, Illinois be considered prior to these dates. USCF reserves the right to decline all 2015 U.S. Senior Open June 12-14 • Schaumburg, Illinois bids and organize the event itself. 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) June 18 • Las Vegas, Nevada 2015 U.S. Women’s Open June 18-19 • Las Vegas, Nevada DEADLINE JULY 1, 2014: 2015 National Open June 19-21 or 20-21 • Las Vegas, Nevada 2015 U.S. Amateur (North) 116th annual (2015) U.S. Open August 1-9, 4-9 or 6-9 • Phoenix, Arizona 2015 U.S. G/30 Championship 2015 U.S. G/60 Championship

FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details) For our expanded list of national events 2015 U.S. Girls Junior Championshp (Closed) June 22-26 • Tulsa, Oklahoma - Frank Berry available for bid, see: [email protected] www.uschess.org/content/view/12116/705/. July 6-16 • St. Louis, Missouri - Info: 314-361- 2015 U.S. Junior Championship (Closed) ATTENTION AFFILIATES CHESS, [email protected] The United States Chess Federation has 2015 U.S. Masters August 27-31 • Greensboro, North Carolina partnered with R.V. Nuccio & Associates 2015 K-12 Grade Championship December 4-6 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide USCF affiliates with affordable annual liability 2016 National High School (K-12) Championship April 1-3 • Atlanta, Georgia and short term event insurance. The 2016 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 15-17 • Indianapolis, Indiana liability coverage is available for 2016 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 6-8 • Nashville, Tennessee approximately $265 per year for a $1,000,000 limit of insurance. Also 117th annual (2016) U.S. Open July 30-August 7 • Indianapolis, Indiana available is contents property and 2016 K-12 Grade Championship December 16-18 • Nashville, Tennessee bonding insurance. For more information, please go to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-fed 2017 SuperNationals VI May 12-14 • Nashville, Tennessee eration.html. For event insurance, please 2017 K-12 Grade Championship December 8-10 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida go to www.rvnuccio.com. 2018 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee 2018 K-12 Grade Championship December 14-16 • Orlando, Florida NOTE 2019 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 10-12 • Nashville, Tennessee The TLA pages “Information for Organizers, 2019 K-12 Grade Championship December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida TDs, and Affiliates” and “Information for 2020 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee Players” can now be found online at main.uschess.org/go/tlainfo. 2020 K-12 Grade Championship December 11-13 • Orlando, Florida 2021 SuperNationals VII May 7-9 • Nashville, Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND Many Grand Prix tournament organizers will contribute $1 per player to the Professional Health & Benefits Fund. All Grand Prix tournaments which participate in this program are entitled to be promoted to the next higher Grand Prix category—for example, a six-point tournament would become a 10-point (Enhanced) tournament. Points in the top category are promoted 50%. Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each monthly rating supplement will be used for all tournaments beginning in that month, unless otherwise announced in Chess Life. The USCF website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists unofficial ratings.The purpose of unofficial ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for pairing or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating at their discretion, even without advance publicity of such a policy.

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

71st Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship USCF and FIDE rated. FIDE Laws of Chess to be used. 6-SS, 50/2 d5, SD-1. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. For chess rate ($99 per night for first 40 room nights reserved, JUNE 12-14, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 Nationals $115 after), please make reservations at https://resweb. passkey.com/ 2015 U.S. Senior Open go/NJChess2015. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, 6SS, G/90+30/increment. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf USCF Junior Grand Prix! public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. walking distance, 30 restau- Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. 847-605-1234 $99.00 chess rate single- MAY 8-10, TENNESSEE rants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In 3 sections: Championship double-triple-quad until 5/15/15, Free WiFi included with Room! Please 2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship (under 2200); Reserve (under 1800); Booster (under 1400); 2-day and reserve early. Open to USCF members born on or before June 26, 1965. 7SS, G/120 d5 (K-1 G/90 d5). Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention 3-day schedules available. 3-Day Registration: Saturday, May 2, 9:30- $5,000 b/100 full entries - $1,250-800-500-300, U2300 $500-300, Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. Hotel Chess Rate $152. 10:45 am. Rounds: 12-6:15, 11-5:15, 9-3:15. 2-Day Registration: U2000 $300-150, U1800 $300-150, U1500/UNR $300-150. DGT 2010 Guest rooms can be booked, NLT 4/16/2015 by calling (888) 777-6779 Sunday, May 24, 8:30-9:30 am. 2-day Schedule: First 3 games, May Special Edition Clocks to top 3. Plaques to top age 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, or (615) 889-1000, mention “US Chess Federation or UC1” or online at: 25, G/60 d5. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30. All schedules merge in round 4. 65-69, 70-74 and over 75. 2014 Defending US Senior Champion to receive https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eve Prizes for each section: trophies to top 5 and top Senior 55/over and complementary entry fee to 2015 event. EF: $110 post marked or online ntID=11337636. 9 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 U1000, K-6 Unrated, Juniors under 16 and 13. Additional Prizes—Championship Section: by 5/23, $125 thereafter and onsite. Byes: One half-point bye, any K-5 Championship, K-5 U900, K-3 Championship, K-3 U800, K-3 Unrated, Trophies to top Under 2000, Under 1900, Under 1800. Reserve Section: round except Rd. 6, if requested before Rd. 1. Schedule: Onsite regis- K-1 Championship. April Rating Supplement will be used. One1/2-point Trophies to top Under 1600, Under 1500. Booster Section: Trophies to tration: Thurs 7-9pm or Fri 8-9am. Rds.: Fri, Sat 10am & 4pm, Sun 9am bye available (limit one) any round (except Round 7) if requested prior top Under 1200, Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800. EF: & 3pm. Entries: Mail to ChessIQ (checks payable to) 4957 Oakton St., to the start of Rd. 1. Team score = total of top four (minimum two) fin- $55, if postmarked by May 18. EF at site $65 cash. Byes: 3 half-point Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077 or online at www.chessiq.com/senior2015. ishers from each school per section. K-6 Championship first place byes allowed in rounds 1-5. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 4 Seymour Terr., Info: [email protected]. On tournament day only: 847.274.1352. Sets, individual and team, including ties, will be the National Elementary Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Call 973-343-3260 for information or email Boards and Clocks provided. Must use organizer provided equipment. School Champion. Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. Rds.: [email protected]. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration USCF and FIDE rated. FIDE Laws of Chess to be used. date, mailing address, email address, phone number, Section and entry Fri. 1 pm and 7 pm, Sat. 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. 9 am-2 pm. Awards JUNE 18, NEVADA Ceremony Sun., approx. 7 pm. Special Schedule for K-1 Rounds: Fri. fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Online entries $57 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-15 until 5-21-14 at midnight. W. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am, 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) and 1:30 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 5:30 pm. EF: $50/participant USCF Junior Grand Prix! 8SS, G/10 +2. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas postmarked or online by 4/6, $70 postmarked or online by 4/27, $85 by JUNE 6-7, TENNESSEE 89109. $$6,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $1700-850-500, U2300 $500, 5/6, $90 on site; $5.00 extra for all phone registrations; $20 fee for 2015 U.S. Amateur South Championship U2100 $500, U1900 $450, U1700 $400, U1500 $350, U1300 $300, U1000 roster or section changes after 4/27 or any onsite changes. Onsite reg- 5SS, G/90 d5. Lausanne Collegiate School, 1381 W. Massey Rd., Memphis, $250, unrated $200. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. istration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register TN 38120. 2 Sections: Championship (U2200), 1st: “River Cup” Cham- EF: $69 by 5/25, $79 by 6/9, $100 later. REG.: 2-4 p.m. Rds.: 5-5:40- or change sections after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye pionship trophy plus commemorative watch, 2nd–5th places: plaque 6:15-6:50-7:25-8-8:35-9:10. Higher of regular or quick rating used. for Rd. 1. Players must disclose any other, non-USCF, over-the-board plus commemorative hat; U2000: 1st: plaque plus commemorative Please bring digital chess clocks. 1/2 point bye available in any round (OTB) ratings. Awards: Trophies to top individuals & top teams in each watch. Reserve (U1600), 1st: Reserve Championship trophy plus com- (limit 2). HR: $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). section. Every player receives a commemorative item! Full list of trophies memorative watch, 2nd–5th places: plaque plus commemorative hat; (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess on tournament Info Page. Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. U1400: 1st: plaque plus commemorative watch. EF: $40, $10 less to Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.Veg- onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, $25/team. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-3, juniors under age 18 or seniors over age 60, $50 at site. Reg.: 9 -9:45 asChessFestival.com. W. Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 4/27, $20 after or am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 9:30-1:30. One requested half-point bye at site. Blitz time control: G/5 d0. Class trophies will be awarded in USCF Junior Grand Prix! allowed, any round, must request before start of round 2. Side Event: JUNE 18-19, NEVADA main event and in Blitz. Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Saturday, June 6 (1-day ONLY) - Scholastic (K-12) sections in a separate Team Rooms are limited. Contact Susan Houston at 931.787.1234 ext. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) room from main tournament. Sections: U1000, U550, Unr. 4SS, G/30 2015 U.S. Women’s Open 136 or by email: [email protected]. Questions: Susan Houston at d5. EF: $15 by June 4, $20 after and at site. Trophies or medals for ALL 931.787.1234 ext. 136. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2015 Elem 5SS, G/90 +30. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las side event players! Reg.: 11-11:30 am. Rd. 1 at noon, remaining rounds Vegas 89109. $$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $500-300-200, U2000 Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at ASAP. Suggested Hotel: Homewood Suites, 7855 Wolf River Blvd., Ger- www.uschess.org/tournaments/2015/elem/. See web site for additional $200, U1800 $200, U1600 $200, U1400 $200, U1200 $200. EF: $50 by mantown, TN 38138, (901) 751.2500. $119/night either King Suite or 5/25, $70 later. REG.: 8-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-1:30. 1/2 point bye information about the event, advance entries, awards, meetings, updates, Double Suite. Additional details: www.shelbycountychess.com or corrections, and registration forms. available in any round (limit 1). HR: $69 single or double ($89 Friday www.cajunchess.com. Info: Email Arlene Kleiman at midsouthchess@hot- and Saturday nights). (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS USCF Junior Grand Prix! mail.com. Entry: Online entry at www.cajunchess.com or mail registration rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009- to Shelby County Chess, Attention: Amateur South, 1614 Vance Ave., 0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. W. FIDE. MAY 23-25, ARIZONA Memphis, TN 38104. Complete chess shop onsite. Special Appearances 2015 U.S. Amateur West Championship by GM Alex Stripunsky, GM Alex Onischuk, GM Joel Benjamin, IM An American Classic! Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Jake Kleiman, and more. W. A Heritage Event! Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-800-325-7832. SECTIONS: Championship USCF Junior Grand Prix! (U2200), Reserve (U1600), Booster (U1200). SCHEDULE: (Championship USCF Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, NEVADA & Reserve) 6/SS; 40/90, G/30, Inc/30; Rds.: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3.(Booster) JUNE 12-14, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 6/SS, Game/60, Inc/30; Rds.: (Sat) 10-1:30-5, (Sun) 10-1:30-5. PRIZES: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 2015 National Open (Championship) Digital Clock + plaque to Top 3; Digital clock to 1st + 2015 U.S. Junior Open 6-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30 (2 day option rounds 1-3 G/40 +5). Westgate Plaque to Top 2 1800-1999, 1600-1799, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior 6SS, G/90+30/increment. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 89109. $80,000 Guar- 50+, Junior U20 and Junior U14. (Reserve) Digital clock + plaque to Rd.,Schaumburg, IL 60173. 847-605-1234 $99.00 chess rate single- anteed Prize Fund will not be reduced. Open: $6500-3300- Top 3, Digital clock to 1st + Plaque to Top 2 1200-1399 and U1200; double-triple-quad until 5/15/15, Free WiFi included with Room! Please 1600-800-500-350-350-350-350-350-250-250-250-250-250, under 2500 Plaque to top Senior 50+ and Junior U14. (Booster) Digital clock + reserve early. 4 Sections based on age as of 1/1/2015: Under 21, 1600, under 2400 1200, under 2300 1000, $2,000 EXTRA for perfect trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top Unrated and Junior U11. SPECIAL U15, Under 11 and Under 8. June Rating Supplement used. U21: score. The winner of the Open section also receives a replica of the PRIZES: 1st Place in Championship and Reserve will receive a FREE $500+entry to 2016 US Junior Championship, if still eligible by age, - Edmondson Cup. Under 2200: $3500-1800-900-500-400-250-250-250- ENTRY to the 2015 National Open. Top 2 Family Pairs in combined $250-125-75-50. Individual plaques to top five overall, plaques for best 250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 2000: $3500-1800-900- 500-400- sections. Biggest Upset of each round (Rds. 1-5). EF: (Championship & player age 18, 17, 16, 15, Under 15, and for ratings U1600, U1400, 250-250-250-250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1800: $3500-1800- Reserve) $60 if rec’d by 5/20, $70 if after 5/20. (Booster) $40 if rec’d U1200. U15: Individual trophies to top 15 overall, trophies for best 900-500-400-250-250-250-250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1600: by 5/20, $50 if after 5/20. SIDE EVENTS: Blitz tournament Friday 5/22 player age 14, 13, 12, 11, Under 11 and for ratings U1400, U1200, $3000-1500-800-500-400-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1400: $2000- at 6:00pm, Reg. 5:00 - 5:45 at site, G/5 d0, 5 Rounds, Double SS; Entry U1000. U11: Individual trophies to top 15 overall, trophies to best player 1000-500-350-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1200: $1200-600-400- Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tournament players); Saturday Scholastic tournament age 10, 9, 8, 7, Under 7, and for ratings U1200, U1000, U800. U8: 300-200-200. Unrated: $500-300-200. Plus Score Bonus ($14,000 (K-6 and U1000 rating), Saturday 5/23 at 10:00am, Reg: 8:30 - 9:30, Individual trophies to top 15 overall, best player age 7, 6 & under, and guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with 3-1/2 GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry fee $15; Sunday Scholastic tournament for ratings U1000, U800, U600; Commemorative medals for all partici- points or more wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be (K-6 and U1000 rating), Sunday 5/24 at 10:00am, Reg: 8:30 - 9:30, pants. Teams: Trophies to top three school teams and top club team in awarded on site only. Players age 14 and under are eligible for best GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry fee $15; Quick tournament Monday 5/25 each of the four sections. Top four scores, minimum of three, count game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated at noon, Reg 10:30 - 11:30, GAME/10 d2; 5 rounds, Entry Fee: $10 ($15 towards team score in each section. Byes: One half-point bye, any by Fred Gruenberg).Top 2 sections FIDE rated. EF: $179 by 1/20, $199 to non-tournament players). ENTER: http://events4chess.com or mail round except Rd. 6, if requested before Rd. 1. EF: $50 postmarked or by 5/25, $239 by 6/15, $260 later. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. to (make checks payable to “SACA”): SACA, Attn: US Amateur West, online by 5/23, $70 thereafter – credit cards ok onsite. Schedule: Add $125 for adults rated under 2100 or juniors under 2000 playing in PO Box 40663, Tucson, AZ 85717 or at site. HR: 1-800-325-7832, $99 (2 Onsite registration: Thurs 7-9pm or Fri 8-9am. Rds.: Fri, Sat 10am & the Open Section. This is an open tournament - you may play in any Queen), $139 (jr. suite), or $178 (casita), mention “Amateur West” by 4pm, Sun 9am & 3pm. Side Events: Friday Night Blitz (8:30pm) and section at or above your rating level; unrated players may play only in May 4. INFO: Karen Pennock, 520-261-6149, email: kpennock_83@ Saturday Night Puzzle Solving (8:30pm) - $15 each by 5/23, $20 each Unrated or Open Section. Provisionally rated players may not win more yahoo.com, web: www.sazchess.org. W. onsite. Entries: Mail to ChessIQ (checks payable to) 4957 Oakton St., than the amount of 3rd prize in any section except Open. CCA minimum A Heritage Event! Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077 or online at www.chessiq.com/junior2015. ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than USCF June Supplement. USCF Junior Grand Prix! Info: [email protected]. On tournament day only: 847.274.1352. Sets, Reg.: 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.: 11-5:30, 10- MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, NEW JERSEY Boards and Clocks provided. Must use organizer provided equipment. 4:30, 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2-4:30

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merge with 3-day in round 4. Half point byes available in any round, but online. $30 cash at site. First game 7 pm. Prizes may be added, See ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2 and website. For info call 908-651-0705 or 908-887-3126. Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament W. play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS MAY 10, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 An American Classic! VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, 2015 Westwood Spring Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! the U.S Game/10 Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International 5SS, G/45 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, ILLINOIS Open & U1800; EF: $55; $50 LACC members. Free new/renewing LACC TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free members, No prizes 1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am. 24th annual Chicago Open GM analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins. Grandmaster Chess Rds.: 10:00, 12, 1:30, 3:15, 4:45. Byes: Up to two 1/2 pt. byes available. Open Section, May 21-25: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, GM & IM norms Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Thursday and Prizes: $$ 1,500 (b/45 - 50% Guaranteed). 1st-5th: $400-200-100-50- possible, FIDE rated. Other Sections, May 22-25, 23-25 or 24-25: Friday. U.S. Game/10 Championship and Grandmaster Simuls Thurs- 50 U2000: $100. U1800: $200- $100; U1600: $100–Clock; U1400: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 2-day option, day afternoon. Youth Tournaments Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Blitz $100-Clock. Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Tournaments Saturday & Sunday. Poker Tournament Monday morning. Cell (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US- Don’t be shut out — make your reservations early and be sure to Parking: Free st. & BoA Parking or building basement. 45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south.) ask for the CHESS rates — $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Sat- Free parking. Free lectures and analysis of your games by GM John urday nights) guarantees a Signature or remodeled room with new USCF Junior Grand Prix! Fedorowicz. $100,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 8 sections (unrated furniture, refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. Cutoff for special hotel MAY 15-17 OR 16-17, NEW YORK allowed only in Open, U2300, U2100 or U1000). Open: $10000-5000- rate is May 25th. (800) 732-7117 or www.VegasChessFestival. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 2500-1300-1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak winner bonus com/hotel. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 23rd annual New York State Open $300, top FIDE Under 2400/Unr (NOTE CHANGE, not Under 2500) 89009-0925, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com. Info: (702) 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Tiki Resort, $2000-1000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. Under 2300: $5000- 560-0955 and leave a message. W. FIDE. 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3000. In 4 sections. Open: 2500-1200-800-600-500-400-400-300-300. Under 2100: $5000-2500-1200- A Heritage Event! $$ 400-200-100, top Under 2010/Unr $210-110, top Under 1810 $200- 800-600-500-400-400-300-300; unrated limit $1000. Under 1900: $5000- USCF Junior Grand Prix! 100. Senior, open to under 1910 or unrated born before 5/19/65. $$ 2500-1200-800-600-500-400-400-300-300. Under 1700: $5000-2500-1200- 300-150-70, top Under 1710 $140-70. Under 1610: $$ 240-120-60, Under 800-600-500-400-400-300-300. Under 1500: $4000-2000-1000-800-600- AUG. 1-9, 4-9 OR 6-9, ARIZONA Under 1210: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 1410 $120-60, unrated limit $150. $100-50, trophies to 500-400-300-300-300. Under 1300: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500- 116th Annual U.S. Open top 3, 1st U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best 400-300-300-300. Under 1000: $700-400-200-100, unrated limit $200, Includes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $200. trophies to first 10, top U800, U600, U400, Unrated. Prize limits: 1) If slow time control option, and 4-day option. 9SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5 (4 Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different any post-event rating posted 5/20/14-5/20/15 was more than 30 points day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5). Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Players with under 26 Phoenix, AZ 85016. HR: $99 single/quad, No resort fee, complimentary round 2. Top 3 sections EF: $79 online at chessaction.com by 5/13, lifetime games rated as of 5/15 official list cannot win over $1000 in self-parking; Reservations 800.445.8667; Reserve by July 9 or rate may $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/11 (entry only, no questions), 3-day U1300, $1500 U1500, $2000 U1700, or $2500 U1900. 3) Balance of any increase. $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional, $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 5/6, $90 online until 2 hours before game or limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. A one-section tour- at site. Under 1210 Section EF: all $40 less than top 3 sections EF. All: Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player “team” score: $2000-1000- nament with Class prizes. Top US player not otherwise qualified qualifies Advance or online entry $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/year 500-400-300-200. For Open Section, only rounds 1-7 counted towards for 2016 US Championship. Choice of three schedules: Traditional: with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/year with 4 issues, may be paid with mixed doubles. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may 40/120, SD/60 d5. One round daily at 7 PM, except Rd. 9, 3 PM 8/9. 6- entry fee). No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before Day Option: 40/120, SD/60 d5. 7 PM 8/4, 12 NOON & 7 PM 8/5-8/7, 7 dues with magazine if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, Adult both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible; PM 8/8, 3 PM 8/9. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/120, $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Open EF for titled players: SD/60 d5. 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM 8/6; 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM 8/7; Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $40, not available GMs free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs/WGMs $100; another $100 7 PM 8/8; 3 PM 8/9. All schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for in Open Section. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. 3- deducted from prize. Entry fee, if rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE or same prizes. Projected prizes: Top places $8000-4000-2000-1500- day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. foreign FIDE rated: $207 online at chessaction.com by 3/16, $227 by 1000-800-600-500, clear winner or playoff $200 bonus. If tie for first, 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 &, 5, Sun 10 & 5/20, $250 at site, or online until 5 pm May 21. Mailed by 3/16 $215, top two on tiebreak play Armageddon game (White 5 minutes, Black 3 3:30. Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd. 2; limit 2 byes (limit mailed by 5/9 $235. Phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/16 $215, by 5/18 minutes and gets draw odds) for bonus and title. Class Prizes: Top 1 bye if under 1810/unr in Open). HR: $80-80, call 518-668-5744 Mon- $235. US players not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE: $100 more. Master (2200-2399) $2500-1200-800-500, Expert (2000-2199) $2500- Fri 9 am-5pm, reserve by 5/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, Minimum prize $300 for foreign GMs, foreign IMs, & foreign WGMs in 1200-800-500, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1200-800-500, Class B 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chess- Open Section who play all 9 games with no byes. U2300 to U1300 Sec- (1600-1799) $2500-1200-800-500, Class C (1400-1599) $2000-1000-600- tour.com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. tions EF: $207 online at chessaction.com by 3/16, $227 online by 5/20, 400, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300, Class E or below (under Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $215 phoned by 3/16 to 406-896-2038, $235 phoned by 5/18 (entry 1200) $1500-700-500-300, Unrated $800-400-200. Half-Point Byes: Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. $15 only, no questions), 4-day $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 3/16. must commit before Round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up, 2 byes service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com for 1400-1999, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last two (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, rounds. Zero-point byes are always available in any round if requested enter by 9:15 pm. at least two hours before the round(s) in question. Delay: All US Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! side events use 5 sec. delay except the Blitz [d0] and Bughouse [d0]. MAY 16, FLORIDA CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/22, $165 by 7/20, $185 after 7/20. By TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 mail, $147 postmarked by 6/22, $167 postmarked by 7/20, $187 after CFCC Tornados at UUU Visit www.chesstour.com for late news, hotel 7/20; do not mail after 7/27! By phone, $150 by 6/22, $170 by 7/20, 4-SS, G/75 d5. University Unitarian Universalist Society, 11648 McCulloch availability, results, games, minimum ratings, etc. $185 after. No phone entries after 7/31 (by the close of business at the Rd., Orlando 32817. EF: $30, CFCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted Enter tournaments at chessaction.com. Office)! At site, all $190; GMs and WGMs receive free entry. All entries from any prize). $$750 b/30: (1st Place Guaranteed) 200-120-80, To receive our free email newsletter, see must be made at least two (2) hours prior to the player’s first game. U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200 $70 ea. (Must draw/win a game chess calendar.com or chesstour.com. Current USCF membership required. August Rating Supplement used; to be eligible for prize.) Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, 6. See website unofficial ratings used if otherwise unrated. CCA ratings used if above for details: centralflchess.org. Info: (407) 629-6946. Most tournaments have alternate schedules USCF. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE, with less or more days than below. 200+ added to most foreign national ratings, no points added to CFC. USCF Junior Grand Prix! Asterisk means full details in this issue- Highest of multiple ratings generally used. Entries: USCF, ATTN: 2015 MAY 16-17, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN otherwise, see future issues or our website. U.S. Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Online entry available TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 soon: https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php?wkevent 2015 Bobby Fischer Memorial Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. =2015USOPEN. Phone entry: 800.903.8723. Not FIDE rated, No cell (A sponsored event) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 5/15-17: New York State Open, Lake George NY* phones. Bring a clock — none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tour- 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $70; $50 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life members, 5/22-25: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL* nament but not for skittles. Many meetings, workshops and seminars, 6/5-7: Northeast Open, Stamford CT* including: USCF Committee Meetings 8/5-8/7, USCF Awards Luncheon $5 off if notified by 5/15. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm 8/8 NOON, USCF Delegates Meeting 8/8-9. Many side events and each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option I: 6/25-30: DC International, Arlington VA* other championships, including: U.S. National Blitz Championship Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & receive 6/26-28: World Open Senior Amateur, Arlington VA* 7SS Double, G/5 d0, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 8/8; Weekend Swiss 5SS, G/60 three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 (b/45) $750 Grtd. 1st-3rd 6/27-28: World Open Under 13, Arlington VA* d5, 12-3 Sat 8/1, 10-12:30-3 Sun 8/2; U.S. Open Scholastic (see $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; U1600: $100–50; 6/30-7/5: World Open, Arlington VA* separate TLA for the Scholastic event); U.S. Open Quads G/30 d5 12- U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795- 7/17-19: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA* 1:30-3 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; U.S. National G/15 Championship 5710; Email: [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. 7/17-19: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL* Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. 12-1-2-3-4 Wed 8/5; U.S. Open Bughouse Sat. 10:30 AM 8/1. 18th 7/17-19: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT* Annual Golf Tournament for the U.S. Open Chess Players, (see USCF Junior Grand Prix! 7/24-26: Southern Open, Orlando FL* tournament website for details). U.S. Open Tennis Tournament (see MAY 17, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN tournament website for details). In addition, three other championships 8/7-9: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 8/14-16: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* will also take place: the 2015 Denker Tournament of HS Champions Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) 8/14-16: Central California Open, Fresno CA* (see website for a participant list), the 2015 Barber Tournament of 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,500 b/55. 60% guar. K-8 Champions (see website for a participant list), the and the 2015 1900+: $300-100-100, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1700 8/21-23: Manhattan Open, New York NY* National Girls’ Invitational Tournament (see separate TLA for the 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1250 50-50. May 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8/28-30: Atlantic Open, Washington DC* Girls event). Please check the U.S. Open website often for updates, 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:40 5 EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 5/14 8/28-30: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN* new information and corrections and other useful documents! +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 5/10. Info: BayAreaChess. 9/5-7: New York State Championship, Albany NY* (Coming soon) www.uschess.org/tournaments/2015/usopen/. com/grandprix. 9/25-27: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT USCF Junior Grand Prix for U.S. Open. USCF Junior Grand Prix! 10//7-12: Washington Chess Congress, Arlington VA* MAY 17, NEW JERSEY 10/9-11: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 10/30-11/1: Boardwalk Open, Galloway NJ Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship 11/6-8: Eastern Chess Congress, Stamford CT Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. 11/13-15: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH Grand Prix Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/61 d5. Prize Fund 1st 11/27-29: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV MAY 4, NEW JERSEY Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg Ends at 9 AM TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round Viking Club Swiss (QC) two. EF: Adv (pmk. By May 13th) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. INFO For later events, see chesstour.com. Community Center, 283 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 4-SS, G/15 d5. G$$: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. $$b/40: Prize Fund Will Not 150-100-50. Early EF: $25 via website . Hackettstown residents only $5 Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM.

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all $20 more by 5/9. all $250 online until 2 hours before game or at site to full breakfast for $5 per person, 817-358-1700 or 800-228-9290 Prizes for most interesting game in each sect. (100% G) Championship until 1 hour before game. No checks at site, credit cards OK. EF $100 reserve by 5/14/15 and ask for Dallas Chess Club rate. After 5/14 chess $300, U2100 $250, U1800 $200, U1500 $100, plus books or DVDs to less to seniors age 65/over, except in U1000 Section. Under 1000 Sec- rate may not be honored. Free Parking. Up to two 1/2 pt byes available each. EF: $55 for 3-day, $54 for 2-day if mailed by 5/18 or online by tion EF: $47 online at chessaction.com by 5/20, $55 phoned to if requested before end of rd. 2 and before receiving full point bye, but 5/21, $70 at site. GMs and IMs free. $25 discount to players in U1500 406-896-2038 by 5/18 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $54, 3-day $53, byes for both rds. 6 AND 7 not permitted. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, sect. rated under 1000 or unrated. 3-day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30 to 2-day $52 mailed by 5/9, all $60 online until 2 hours before game or at 5/23. 5-SS, Rds. G/30 d5, EF: $29 by 5/14, $45 after; Pre-reg. requires 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sat. 10:30 & 5, Sun. 10:30 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. 2-day site until 1 hour before game. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online pre-payment. After 5/20/15 all registration and changes on site only; Schedule (U2100 to U1500 only): Reg. Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour all changes $10 after 5/20/15. No refunds after 5/20/15, $10 handling Sun. 10:30, 1, 3 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. Schedules merge in round 4. Byes: 1- Event. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online fee for refunds before 5/20/15. Entries do not count toward base in 5 in Championship section, 1-6 in others, limit 2, rounds 4-6 must commit at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, Championship and Amateur. Registration 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 before rd. 2. Massachusetts Blitz Championship: Sun. 5/24, 5SS phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re- am, rest ASAP with small lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship (dbl), G/5 d0. Blitz rated but higher of blitz and regular ratings used for entry: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open. 5-day schedule (Open and K-12 U1000. 5/23. 5-SS, Rds. G/30 d5. Prizes: Trophies to top 12 pairings and prizes. EF $10 if playing in main tnmt., else $15. 75% of only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 individuals, top five teams in each section. K-12 U1000 also top three EFs returned as prizes. Reg. ends 9:15 p.m., 1st rd. at 9:30 p.m., others & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 4-day schedule (no Open): Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. unrateds. Medals to those who do not win a trophy. Ent: Dallas Chess ASAP. Bye allowed 1st rd. Scholastic Sections: K-12 U1500 and K-12 Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day schedule (no Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. U800 on Sat. 5/23, K-3 U1200 and K-3 U300 on Sun. 5/24, K-6 U1400 Open): Reg. ends Sat 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, [email protected] www.dal- and K-6 U600 on Mon. 5/25. Each is 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 if mailed by & 4. 2-day schedule (no Open): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, laschess.com. W. FIDE. 5/18 or online by 5/21, $25 at site. $15 discount for first-time players 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 4-day, 3-day & 2-day schedules merge & USCF Junior Grand Prix! (first USCF-rated tournament). Reg. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 1st rd. at 11 compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds.), a.m., others ASAP. Trophies to top 3 in each sect. Medals to players Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Hotel rates: $107- MAY 22-25 OR 23-25, VIRGINIA All: MACA membership TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) scoring 3+ points and not winning a trophy. 107-107-107, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 5/7 or rate may 3rd Cherry Blossom Classic required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18, add $8 for optional increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve Marriot Dulles Airport Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. A Chess Horizons subscription). MACA Annual Meeting: Mon. 5/25 at car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See VCF Cup Event. 5 Sections - 7-SS in 4 sections (4-day or 3-day): Open 9:30 a.m. HR: $109-109, reserve by 4/29 and mention chess tnmt. 508- www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings: May official (FIDE Rated), U2200 (FIDE Rated), U1900 and U1600. 6-SS in U1300 (2- 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org day only – Sat and Sun). Open & U2200 FIDE Rated - FIDE Laws of Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062, or enter online ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players Chess will be followed, but USCF Ratings used for Pairings and Prizes. (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to [email protected] must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Prizes $$7500 b/140 (re-entries count as half, U1300 count as 3/4 or call 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. Ent: See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Continental Chess, Box 8482, entry), Open Section $2400 Unconditionally Guaranteed, Minimum USCF Junior Grand Prix! Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, Direc- $5970 GTD (70% each prize gtd in Other Sections). Open: (100% GTD) torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN $1000-500-300-150 Top U2300 $300-150. U2200: $800-400-200 Top TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). U2000 $300-150. U1900: $600-300-150 Top U1700 $200-100 Unrated 2015 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. limit $200. U1600: $500-250-125, Top U1400 $150-75 Unrated limit 6-SS, 3-day 40/100, SD/60 d10; 2-day rds. 1-3 G/60 d0 then merges. MAY 22, NEW YORK $150. U1300: $400-200-100 Top 1100 $100 Unrated limit $100. Entry Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, CA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Fee: All Sections except U1300 $84 if rec’d by May 15, $89 by May 91761. $10,000 b/200, 50% of each prize guaranteed. In five sections: Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Rated (BLZ) 21, $95 later and at site. Re-entry $45 for all players, except no re-entry Open: $$T+1700- 750-400-300-200, U2400 400, U2200 700-300-200. 9SS, G/3+2inc. $500 Gtd: $150-100-50. U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, in FIDE Sections - Open to Open or U2200 to U2200. GMs/IMs/WGMs Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200-100. Amateur (Under 1800): U1800: $50. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9- free; Deducted from prize - $40 for GMs & $50 for IMs/WGMs. $10 less $$750-300- 200-100. Reserve (Under 1600): $$750-300-200-100. 9:20-9:40-10pm. Limit two byes; request by rd. 7. marshallchessclub.org to seniors age 65/over, except in U1300 Section. U1300 Section entry Booster (Under 1400/unrated): $$400-200-100, U1200 150, Unr 150. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. fee $20 less.Time control: Open/U2200/U1900/U1600: 4-day Schedule: (Unrated may win unrated prizes only.) EF: $88 by 5/21, $99 at door. USCF Junior Grand Prix! May 22-25: 7SS 40/90;SD/30;+30sec inc. 3-day Schedule: May 23-25 Booster (U1400) section EF: $72 by 5/21, $85 door. Reg.: ends 9:30am Rd. G/45;+30, Rds. 2-3 Sat G/90;+30, Rds. 4-7 Sun/Mon 5/23, 8:30 AM, 5/24. Rds.: 3-day: 10-5, 10-5, 9:30-4:30. 2-day: 9-11:30- MAY 22-24, SOUTH CAROLINA 40/90;SD/30;+30sec inc. U1300 plays only 2-day G/90 d5. Round 2 (G/60 d0), then merges with 3-day at 5. All: SCCF membership req. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 2015 South Carolina Open times: 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, Rds. Fri 8 pm, Sat 11am - ($18 adults, $13 youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag), OSA: $25 Hilton Garden Inn, 108 Carolina Point Pkwy., Greenville, SC 29605. (864)- 5:30pm, Sun 10am - 4:30pm, Mon 9:30am – 3:30pm. 3-day schedule: Best Game prize, all sections eligible. 1 half-point bye if requested at 284-0111. 5-SS, G/120 d5 (Rd.1 of 2 Day schedule is G/90 d5). Prize Reg. ends Sat 10am, Rds. 1-3 Sat 11am-2pm-7pm and Rd. 4-7 follows 4- least 1 round in advance, rd. 6 must be requested with entry. HR: $90, Fund: $5000 Unconditionally. Guaranteed! OPEN (FIDE Rated) $750- day schedule. Under 1300 2-day schedule only (Reg. ends 10am, Rds. comp breakfast (909) 930-5555, www.hiexpressontario.com, code MDC, $400-$250-$100 U2200 $150-$100 U2000 $150-100. U1800 $600-$400- Sat 11am-3pm-7pm, Sun 9:30am-1:30pm-5:30pm). Byes: Up to two reserve by 4/22. Parking free. Free WiFi, airport shuttle. Info:contac- $250-$200-$150-$100 U1600 $150-$100. U1400 $400-$250-$150 U1200 1/2pt byes available in all sections, must commit 1 hour before start of [email protected]. On-line entry: www.scchess.com. Ent: SCCF, $150-$100. Unrated may enter any section but may only win $100 in rd. 4 (by Sun 8:30am).HR $79/night if reserved by Apr 24th. Reservations 1110 E. Philadelphia St., Apt. 9211, Ontario, CA 91761. State Championship U1400 and $200 in U1800. All prizes in all sections unconditionally guar- 703-471-9500, mention chess tournament. More information/Online reg- Qualifier. anteed! All: EF: $69 if received by May 17, $85 thereafter or on site. $5 istration:www.cherryblossomchess.com. Mail checks (payable to Capital Area Chess.) to CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC/ Attn. Capital Area Chess, USCF Junior Grand Prix! Discount for Greenville Chess Club members. Re-entry $40. Advance MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN entries should be sent to Walter High, 105 North Crabtree Knoll, Chapel PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20171. Email info only: Anand Dommalapati, [email protected]. Boards and sets provided in ALL sec- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Hill, NC 27514. Make checks to “CCI”. GMs/IMs free. SCCA membership Best of the West Class Championship required. OSA. One bye allowed. Must be requested by 1:30PM on Sat- tions. Clocks supplied in the Open/U2200 section. Four Side Events: Sat May 23. Cherry Blossom Classic Scholastic. 5-SS, G/30 d5. Sec- 6SS, 40/120 sd30 d5 (2-day rds. 1-3 G/61 d5 merge in rd.4). Marriott urday. Reg.: Friday 5PM to 7PM Saturday 8AM to 9:30AM. Rds.: Fri 2700 Mission College Bl., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Prize: $20,000 b/274 7:30 PM or Sat 10AM, then Sat 2PM and 7PM, Sun 9AM and 2PM. INFO: tions: Pre-K/K-1, K-3 U600, K-5 U800, K-8 U1000, K-12 U1200. $25 by May 15 online, $30 by May 21, $35 after May 21 and onsite. Trophies to (60% Guar). 6 sections. Open (2000+ FIDE rated): 3000 1500 700 300 Gary Newsom [email protected] or Walter High 150, u2300 500 300 150. 1800-1999, 1600-1799: 2,000-800-500-200- [email protected]. More info may be available at website: www.car- Top 3 in each section, Medals to 2.5 points and above. Onsite Reg. closes 9am. Rounds 10am-11:30pm-1pm-2:30pm-4pm. Awards 5:30pm. 150. 1400-1599: 1,500-700-500-200-150.u1400: $1,000, 500, 300, 150, olinaschessinitiative.com. Special Saturday Only U1000 Scholastic 150 u1200 $500-300-150. Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. EF by 5/20: Section 4-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 if received before May 17, $25 thereafter Sat Night Scholastic Blitz May 23:Sections: K-5 and K-12. Enter onsite by 6:30pm. 5-Round Double Swiss G/5 d0. Rounds Start 7pm. EF: $15. 129, Onsite +25, Play-up +25. Reentry: 50. Econ Opt: 89 & 50% calc or on site. On site registration ends at 10AM. Rounds: 10:30AM 12:30PM prize (not avail in Open). GMs/IMs free: prize-EF. May 2015 Supp, CCA 1:45PM 3:00PM. Sections determined by attendance. Trophies to top 5 Prizes b/30: $160-$80-$40-$20. Sun Quads May 24 G/75 d5. Register onsite by 9:30am. Rounds 10am-1pm-4pm EF: $30. Prizes: $60 to 1st in min & TD disc to place players. Sched: 3-day Reg. Sa 10-10:45a, Rds. in each section. HR: $89 1-4. Chess rate good through May 14. Mention Sa/Su 11a 5p, M 10a 3:30p; 2-day Reg. Su 8:30-9a, Rds. Su 9:30a 12n chess when calling. (864) 284-0111. each quad. Sun Night Blitz May 24 - Cherry Blossom Classic FIDE Blitz(see also TLA for this Cherry Blossom Classic Grand Prix 10 Enhanced 2:30p 5p M 10a, 3:30p. unlimited 1/2-pt byes, Rd. 5-6 byes must commit A Heritage Event! tnmt.) G/3;+2; 9-SS. $$200-100 Top U2400/U2200/U2000/U1800: $50 bef rd. 1. Ent: Bay Area Chess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. USCF Junior Grand Prix! each. Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. Rfnd fee 20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/bestwest. Email: ask@ A State Championship Event! EF: Enter online $25 by May 23 or $30 after and onsite by 9:15pm. BayAreaChess.com. W. MAY 22-25 OR 23-25, TEXAS Rounds start 9:30pm Max 3 byes allowed, req at entry. USCF Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 70th Annual Texas State and Amateur Championships USCF Junior Grand Prix! MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, WASHINGTON 7SS. DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Dr., Fort Worth, TX MAY 23-24, OKLAHOMA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 76155. $$ 8,350 b/175, full entries in Championship and Amateur sections, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Washington Open 2 scholastic side events that do not count toward base. Championship: Hwy Express FIDE Chess Tournament 6SS, 40/120, SD/30 d10 (2-Day Option, Rds. 1-3, G/60 d10), $7,000 This section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. The tournament will use 5-SS, G/90+30 spm; $$G $1,060; Hwy Express Inn & Suites - Stillwater, b/170. Medal only entry fee count as half entries. Free entry for GMs, USCF ratings for pairings and prize purposes. Must be rated 2000 or 2313 W. 6th Ave (Hwy-51), Stillwater, OK 74074 1-405-372-2425; HR 1b$45; 2b$60; Suite: $75; Wi-Fi, EF: nwood, WA 98036. 4 Sections, OPEN, FIDE Rated, $700-550-350-250-200 State Amateur Champion may also play in this section. Texas Scholastic FIDE Open $50; Reserve $30 (deduct $10 from either event if envelope (U2150: $350-250-150-100), PREMIER (U2000), $300-250-225-200-150 High School Champions may also play in this section. Foreign unrateds postmarked on or before Mar 21th) OCF $10 required; Reg.: 9-9:45 (U1850: $200-150-125-100), RESERVE (U1700), $250-200-175-150-100 may play in this section and at TDs discretion may be required to play in Sat AM; Rds.: 10-2:30-7; 9-1:15 // Two Sections: Open-FIDE $G 1st (U1550: $150-125-100-100), BOOSTER (U1400), $200-150-125-100-75 Championship section. G/90 with 30 sec. increment. Foreign players $300 U-2100 $150; U-1900 $150-100; U-1700 $100-80 Reserve U-1500: (U1100: $120-80, Unrated: $120-80). Unrated players may only win 1st- must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play in $100-80 ; 1 half pt bye rds. 1-5. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stwtr., OK 5th in OPEN or Unrated prize in BOOSTER. Foreign ratings used for Championship section. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may 74074. Email: [email protected], Website: OCFChess.org. players with no USCF rating. EF: OPEN $125, PREMIER $115, RESERVE extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ 1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $750, A Heritage Event! $105, BOOSTER $95. Deduct $15 if postmarked or online by 5/16. Deduct U2200 $750. Amateur: U2000 & unrated. Rds. 1-7 G/90 with 30 sec USCF Junior Grand Prix! $25 if postmarked or online by 4/25. Special Medal Only EF (Juniors increment. $$ 800-400-200. B $$ 600-300-150, C 500-250-125, U1400 A State Championship Event! U21): $50 by 4/25, $55 by 5/16, $60 at site. 3-Day Schedule: Registration $500-250-125, U1200 $400, U1000 $300 Unrated $200. Both: TCA mem- Sat (05/23) 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10am & 5pm, Sun 10am & 5:30pm, MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, MASSACHUSETTS 2-Day Schedule: bership required. Other states accepted. EF: $88 if received by 5/14, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Mon 9am & 3:30pm. Registration Sun (05/24) 8- else $99. $80 Junior(U19) if received by 5/14 else $90 (juniors count as 84th Massachusetts Open 8:30am. Rds.: Sun 9:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm then merges with 3-Day 90% toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicapped/ additional family 6SS, 40/120, SD/30 d10 (2-day schedule, G/40 d10 in rounds 1-3). No Schedule. Bye: limit 2, request before end of Rd. 2. Memb. Req’d: $25 participant $52 if receive by 5/14 else $65 (Senior/Handicap/ Additional 2-day schedule in Championship sect. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, ($19 juniors). OSA. ENT: Checks payable to Washington Chess Federation. family participant counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlboro (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one Mail to: Dan Mathews, 749 Somerset Ln., Edmonds, WA 98020-2646. pre-reg requires pre-payment. After 5/20/15 all registration and changes mile from exit). $$4,200 b/100 paid entries ($25 off entries count Information: [email protected], 425-218-7529. Enter online: on site only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 5/20/15. 4 half), 75% G. Prizes in Championship sect. are 100% G. 4 sects. Cham- www.nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration. W. day: Reg. Friday 5/22, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri.: 7:45, Sat: 2:45 pm - 7:30, pionship (open to players rated 1800 or above): $1,000-400-200, MAY 24, VIRGINIA Sun.: 11:00 am - 5:15 pm, Mon.: 9:30 am - 2:15 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. top U2300 $250. FIDE. 3-day schedule only. Under 2100: $400-200, top TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 5/23, 9-9:30 am, Rd. 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated U1950 $200. Under 1800: $400-200, top U1650 $200. Under 1500: Cherry Blossom Classic FIDE Rated Blitz! (BLZ) must play in Championship section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 $300-150, top U1350 $150, top U1200 $150. State championship title to Side Event to 3rd Cherry Blossom Classic (May 22-25). Marriot or 3 day schedule will be put in the 3 day. HR: $94/94/94/94, $94 rate high scoring Mass. resident or student in each sect. Unrated prize Dulles Airport Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. Sunday May includes up to four continental breakfast per room per day, can upgrade limits: $200 in U2100, $150 in U1800, $100 in U1500, can’t win title. 24th. G/3;+2; 9-SS. $$200-100 Top U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50.

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Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: Hotels: See Info: Enter: www.americanchesspromotions.com or American Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special Enter online $25 by May 23 or $30 after and onsite by 9:15pm. Rounds Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204. W. FIDE. 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at start 9:30pm Max 3 byes allowed, req at entry. More information/Online A State Championship Event! chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, registration: www.cherryblossomchess.com. Mail checks (payable to phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3- Capital Area Chess) to Cherry Blossom Classic, Attn. Capital Area Chess, MAY 30, WISCONSIN day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20171. Email info only: Anand Dommalapati, 1st Wisconsin Open G/60 Championship 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 [email protected]. A Wisconsin Tour Event! 4SS, G/60 d5. Dual rated. Country Springs & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $97-97, 800- Hotel, www.countryspringshotel.com, 2810 Golf Rd., Pewaukee, WI 408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 5/22 or rate may increase. Ent: MAY 24, ILLINOIS chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham. NY 10803. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 53072. In 3 sections, Open: EF $37 by 5-27, $3 more at site. $$Gtd: Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) $300-$200-A $150-U1800 $100. Reserve (U1600): EF $22 by 5-27, $3 $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games.Westin North Shore Hotel (see more at site. $$Gtd: $100-$75-U1300 $50. Novice (U1000): EF $22 by www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chess- Chicago Open). Prizes $1500 based on 48 entries, else in proportion 5-27, $3 more at site. $$Gtd: $50. Trophies to top WI finisher in each action.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday with 50% guaranteed: $300-200-100, U2200/Unr $180-90, U2000/Unr section. Reg.: 9-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Mail entries (checks payable 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. $160-80, U1800 $140-70, U1600 $120-60. EF: $40 by 7 pm 5/24, $50 by to Wisconsin Chess Association or WCA) to Dennis J. Kosterman, USCF Junior Grand Prix! 9:30 pm 5/24. Enter at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, rds. 10, 28 Singleton Ct., Madison, WI 53711. Info: [email protected] or 608- JUNE 5-7, 6-7 OR 7, NEW YORK 10:30, 11, 11:30. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used 770-3133. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 for pairings & prizes. Marshall Monthly Grand Prix - FIDE Rated MAY 30, NEW JERSEY 5SS, 40/90 SD30 +30inc. $750 Gtd: $200-150-125-100. U2200 $100; MAY 25, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 U1900 $75. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs. $40. Rds.: 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Cherry Street Open Viking Club Swiss (QC) 4-SS. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 day in round 1 day Community Center, 283 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 4-SS, G/15 d5. G$$: $60, members $50. IMs $45. GMs $30 (from prize). Prize Fund: $1000. 2. Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Limit two marshallchessclub.org 150-100-50. Early EF: $25 via website . Hackettstown residents only $5 80% Guaranteed. Prizes: $250-175, U2300 $160, U2100 $140, U1900 byes; request by rd. 3. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. online. $30 cash at site. First game 7 pm. Prizes may be added, See $125, U1600 $100, Biggest Upset $50. Reg.: 10:15-11:05 a.m. Rds.: 212-477-3716. website. For info call 908-651-0705 or 908-887-3126. 11:15 a.m., 1:30, 3:45, 6:00 p.m. 1 bye allowed, commit prior to game 3. JUNE 6, TENNESSEE Info: A Heritage Event! [email protected], 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 USCF Junior Grand Prix! Rea Hayes Open Chess Tournament MAY 30-31, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 4SS, G/60 d5. Bethel Bible Village, 3001 Hamill Rd., Chattanooga (Hixson), MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, OHIO TN 37343. $1,000 Guaranteed. Open: $250-150, Top A $75 if 2 or more TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2015 Gem City Open May G/45 Weekender players, Top B $75 if 2 or more players, Top U1600 $50. EF: $30/40 at 5-SS, 40/90, SD/60, d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5) at Dayton Chess (A sponsored event) 8SS, G/45 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, site. Reserve U1400 and below: $175-100, Top E $50 if 2 or more Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. PRIZE FUND GUARANTEED 3 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $70; $50 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, players, Top U1000 $45, Top Unrated $30. EF: $25/35 at site. Rds.: sections: OPEN (FIDE Rated): $1200, 800, 501, 400, 301; U2000: $500, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life members, 9:00, 11:15, 2:15, 4:30 Eastern. Ent/Info: Go to www.chat- 300. Premier-U1800: $500, 300; U1600: $400, 200. Reserve-U1400: $5 off if notified by 5/29. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. Rds.: 12, 1:30; 3, tanoogachess.org or contact Malcolm Estrada, P. O. Box 1102, $500, 300; U1200: $400, 200. EF: 3-day $90, 2-day $91 if mailed or reg- 4:30 pm each day. Byes: Up to four 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day Chattanooga, TN 37401, 423-280-9526; [email protected]. istered online by 5/22, then $108 at site 2 or 3 day. Free to 2400 & option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 USCF Junior Grand Prix! above-($90 deducted from winnings), DCC mbrs $5 disc. Ohio Grand day- receive four 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 (b/45) $750 Grtd. 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; U1600: $100– JUNE 6-7, IOWA Prix event, OCA members deduct $3 from EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Fri. 5- 6:30pm, Rds: Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm, 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am, 3pm. 2- 50; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Information: Mick Bighamian: Port of Burlington Open day schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30- 9:30am. Rd1 at 10am, then merges with (310) 795-5710, email: [email protected] or www.LAChessClub. 5-SS, G/90+30s. Port of Burlington Welcome Center, 400 Front St., 3-day. Re-entry: $33. Any player who loses Fri night may re-enter for com. Burlington, IA 52601 $750 Guaranteed. Open $150+Trophy-100-75 $33 and loss will not count in tournament standings. One 1/2 pt bye USCF Junior Grand Prix! U2000 $100 U1800 $100; U1600 $75 U1400 $75. U1200 $75. EF: $45 till available in Rds. 1-4 (request prior to R1). Unrated players may play in JUNE 5-7 OR 6-7, CONNECTICUT June 3rd then $55; IM and GM free with ($45 deducted from prize). any section with prizes limited to 1/3 except in OPEN with balance to TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Iowa State Membership (if resident of Iowa) Req’d, Other States Welcome. next player(s). $25 upset prize each section. CROWN PLAZA HOTEL 21st Annual Northeast Open Reg.: Ends 15 min before round 1. Rds.: Sat 10:00am; 2:30pm; 7:30pm; “Where Elegance Meets Style in the Heart of Downtown” beautiful 4 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Sun 9:00am; 2:00pm. One half point bye if requested before round 1. star hotel at 33 E 5th St., 1/2 block from playing site, (888)-233-9527, Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8000 guaranteed Ent: Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246. [email protected] with the incredible rate of only $99/nite (up to 4) plus tax, ask for Gem prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-300, top U2250 $600-300. 319-621-3116 or online at https://www.onlineregistration.cc/ Additional City Open rate, 9 May cutoff, reserve early (soccer tmt coming to town Under 2050: $800-400-200, top U1850 $500-250. Under 1650: $700- Info: USCF and FIDE Rated. June 2014 USCF Rating supplement will be the same weekend), free parking and a magnificent view of the Miami 350-200, top U1450 $400-200. Under 1250: $400-200-100, trophy to used for Pairing Purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Life Master Pete Valley from the restaurant on the top floor. FREE COFFEE, TEA, & first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over Karagianis will be giving a Lecture Friday Evening at the Mississippi Donuts Saturday and Sunday Mornings at the Dayton Chess Club for $150 in U1250 or $400 in U1650. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best Manor Bed and Breakfast at 6PM. 2015 IASCA GP Qualifier Event. players, parents, and spouses. ENTRIES Mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $400- West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at www.DaytonChess- 200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different JUNE 12-14, ILLINOIS Club.com. No cks at site. sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 2015 U.S. Junior Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! round 2. Top 3 sections EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/3, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/1 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2- See Nationals. MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, MICHIGAN day $92 if check mailed by 5/27, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 JUNE 12-14, ILLINOIS Universal Annual Spring Swiss before game. U1250 Section EF: all $30 less than above. No checks TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 6-SS. 2 Sections: OPEN and U1600. 2- & 3-Day Schedules. SITE: ADOBA at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Online EF 2015 U.S. Senior Open HOTEL-DEARBORN, 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126 (Direc- $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. See Nationals. tions/Lodging Info below). Prize Fund $3,150. USCF and MCA memberships required—can be purchased on site. Headphone/Cell phone use Rules posted on site. Sections merge after RD. 3. Up to THREE 1/2-point byes available—must be requested prior to start of RD. 4. EF by Tues, May 26th (add $10 after): 3-Day SECTION: OPEN: $75. U1600: $55. 2-Day SECTION: OPEN: $76. U1600: $56. Register online at www.onlineregistration.cc. 3-DAY SCHEDULES: TL: Rds. 1-4, G/90 d5. Rds. 5-6, G/120 d5. Rds.: Fri: 7 PM. Sat: 11:00, 3:00, 6:15. Sun: 10:00, 2:00. REG.: Fri, 4:30-6:00 PM. 2-DAY SCHEDULES: 21st annual NORTHEAST OPEN TL: Rds. 1-2, G/40 d5. Rds. 3-6, Merge with 3-Day Schedules. Rds.: Sat: 11:00, 12:45, 3:00, 6:15. Sun: 10:00, 2:00. REG.: Sat, 9:00-10:00 AM. June 5-7 or 6-7, Stamford, CT $$: $3,150 (b/40 per section; b/min. 6 per prize section): OPEN: $1,800: 1st-2nd-3rd: $600-$350-$250, Top x, a, b, u1600/unr: $150 each. U1600: $1,350: 1st-2nd-3rd: $450, $250, $150; Top C, D, E, u1000/unr: $125 $8000 GUARANTEED PRIZES each. LODG, DIR: ADOBA HOTEL-DEARBORN, 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Located N of Michigan Ave., S of Hubbard St., 5 rounds, $97 room rates, free parking, downtown location, trains E of Evergreen Rd., W of Southfield Rd. For maps, go online to: www.mapquest.com or www.yahoo.com and click on Maps. Room from NYC run frequently. Team entry optional. In 4 sections: Rate: $92 by May 8, 2015. Reservations: Go online to www.adobadear- born.com or call (313) 592-3622. Ask for the UNIVERSAL SPRING Open Section: SWISS Chess rate. Entries & Info: Dr. Ed Mandell, All The King’s Men. Prizes $1000-500-300, top U2250 $600-300. (586) 558-4790. Email: [email protected]. Under 2050 Section: $800-400-200, top U1850 $500-250. USCF Junior Grand Prix! Under 1650 Section: MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, GEORGIA $700-350-200, top U1450 $400-200. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Under 1250 Section: 2015 Atlanta Championship $400-200-100, trophy to first 3, top U1000, 5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Cham- U800, U600, Unrated. blee, GA 30341. $3,500 GUARANTEED. In 3 sections: Championship: Mixed Doubles: FIDE and USCF rated. Must be 1900 USCF and above. $500-350-200; male/female teams averaging U2200: $400-200. under 2200 and under 2050 each $200-100. Amateur: Under 1900: Unrated prize limit: $150 in U1250, $400 in U1650. $350-200-170; under 1750 and under 1600 each $160-100. Reserve: Under 1400: $200-105; under 1200 $200-105. Unrated: Trophies to top 5. Time Controls: Championship G/100, inc. 30, Others G/120 d5. All FULL DETAILS: 2-day 1st round G/90 d5. GMs and IMs FREE. Entry Fee: $61 3-day, $60 see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. 2-day by May 27th, $67 at site. Unrateds: $30. Reentry except Champi- onship $35. Bye: all rounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends 6:30 p.m. Rounds: 7, 1-7, 10-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg.: ends 10 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10:30, then merges with 3-day. Info: [email protected] or 478-973-9389.

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USCF Junior Grand Prix! Foster City Grand Prix Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5) See Nationals. JUNE 12-14 OR 13-14, FLORIDA Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Prizes: $1,500 b/55 60% guar. 1900+: $300-150-50, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) Sunshine Summer Open & Scholastic u1700 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1250 50-50. Jun 15 Supp & TD disc. 2015 National Open DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Sea World. 10100 International Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 1 4:30. EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 6/10 See Nationals. Dr., 32821. $8,000/b140 (Scholastic=1/2). 60% Guaranteed. 5SS, +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ G/120 d5 (2-day. Rnd 1 G/60 d5). 4 Sections: Premier: $1000-700-400, grandprix. W. USCF Junior Grand Prix! U2200 $400-300; U2000: $700-400-300, U1800 $400-300; U1600: $700- JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, GEORGIA USCF Junior Grand Prix! 400-300, U1400 $400-300; Scholastic U1200: $400-300-150, U1000 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 $100, U800 $50. Trophy to top each age “7 & under” thru 14 with at JUNE 13-14, WISCONSIN Castle Chess Grand Prix TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 5-SS, G/120 d5 (2 day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5). Cox Hall, Emory University, least 2 players. Unrateds limited to $100, unless Place prize in Premier. Milwaukee Summer Challenge IV EF:3- 569 Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $12,000 G! Seven sections: Master: Rated players can play-up one section. Special OCA Awards TBD. 5SS, G/120 d5 in top 3 sections: Master/Expert (open only to 2000 and day 2-day Scholastic U1200: $2,100-1250-750-450; U2400: $800-500; Expert: $750-425-225; Class $85, $84, EF: $45; After June 7, EF: $95 above), U2000, U1500. 4SS, G/60 d6 in U1000 section. Olympia Resort plus $5 if paid onsite FREE EF GMs A: $675-375-200; Class B: $575-350-175; Class C: $500-300-150; Class ($55 for Scholastic), ; for ($90 Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI; 1-800-558-9573; (Mention CFCC Memb EF discount: D: $400-250-150; U1200: $350-200-100. Official June ratings usually deducted from any prize won); $10 ($5 for Southwest Chess Club for $99 room rate). EF: $40 in top 3 sections, $25 CFCC Grand Prix Reg.: used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Players rated Jr/Sr) and part of with $600 additional prizes. in U1000. All $5 more after 6/10. $$GTD: Master/Expert = 1st-$300, Scholastic (Sat & Sun only) Rnd. 1: within 100 points of next higher section may play up one section. EF: ends 1/2 hr. before 1st Rd. . 7pm 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100. U2000=1st-$150, U1500=1st-$80, U1000=1st- Rds. 2 thru 5: $79 if received by 6/17. $100 later or at site. Free to GM, IM or USCF Fri (or 10am Sat at G/60;d5). Re-entry $40. Sat 1 & 6, Sun $50. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: Top 3 sections-Saturday, June13: 10:00 am, HR 2400. Unrated Players: $50. Re-entry: $50; Unrated may enter any 9 & 2. 1/2-pt. byes if req’d before Rnd. 2 (max 2). : $105 (407) 352- 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm, Sunday June 14: 10:00am-3:00 pm, Rds.: U1000 Sat- http://tinyurl. com/June2015 section, except Master. Prize limit of $150 in U1200, $ 200 in D, $250 in 1100; (Mention “CCS”, No Resort Fee), or urday, June 13: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm. ENT: Allen Becker, Hotel. Reserve by May 25. (72-hr Cancellation penalty.) Free Parking, C, $300 in B, $350 in A, or $400 in Expert to all unrated players, and to 2130 N. 85th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53226 or [email protected]. rated players with fewer than 10 lifetime games who are not playing local shuttle and WiFi with sleeping rooms; other Self-Parking: $5/day/exit. Questions: TD Robin Grochowski 414-861-2745. Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or up. Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. 3 day online at https://onlineregistration.cc (by 6/11). Info: call (407)629- USCF Junior Grand Prix! schedule: Reg.: 6:30-7:30 pm on 6/19. Rds.: 8; 1:30-6:30; 9-1:30. 2 6946 (407-670-9304 onsite cell) or www.centralflchess.org. JUNE 13-14, NEW YORK day schedule: Reg.: 8:00-9:00 am on 6/20. Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, then merges with 3 day schedule. One 1/2 pt bye any round. Must commit USCF Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 2015 Can-Am International Chess Tournament before playing first game. No changes. Ent: Castle Chess Inc., c/o JUNE 13, NORTH CAROLINA 5SS, G/100 d5. Venue: Wick Student Center, Daemen College, 4380 Debbie Torrance, 271 17th St. NW, Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA 30363. Make TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 check payable to: Castle Chess Inc. Info: Scott Parker, 770-939-5030 Porter Evette Memorial at Orchard Lake Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226. $10,000 guaranteed. Open: $1300 – 1000 except on tournament days call Jim Mundy, 770-313-2684, tournament@ $$400 gtd: – 750; U2000: $1000 – 725 – 525; U1800: $850 – 600 – 400; U1500: 4SS, G/70 d5. Saluda, NC. $150-100-50, U1800, U1600, castlechess.org, on-line registration at www. castlechess.org. Note: EF $650 – 450 – 300; U1200 & unr. $500 – 300 – 150. EF: $65, [Canadians U1400, U1200: $25 ea : $25, “No-prize” U1000: $10, Unr: free (incl Bring sets, boards, clocks. None supplied. All parking at Emory is in Rds.: INFO: Email: $10 less], $80 after June 7. Unrated restricted to $500 winnings. Reg- $8 campground fee) Start 9:00. [email protected], either Fishburne or Peavine parking decks. No parking next to Cox Hall. Website: http://orchardlakecampground.com. istration: 8:30-9:30 am June 13. Late entries must take ½ point bye first round. Rounds: Sat. 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun. 10:00, 2:30. 1/2 point Please allow time to walk from the deck to Cox Hall (the building with JUNE 13, TENNESSEE byes available for rounds 1-4 if requested at registration. Online regis- the clock tower.) W. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 tration at www.wnychess.org; inquiries at [email protected]; or Brian USCF Junior Grand Prix! John Hurt Memorial 12 Sayers – 716-570-3966. Mail check, name, USCF#, rating and section Site: Courtyard Memphis East/Bill Morris Parkway, 3076 Kirby Parkway, JUNE 20, OHIO to WNY Chess, 4746 Shisler Rd., Clarence, NY 14031. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Memphis, TN 38115, 1-901-365-6400. 4SS, G/60 d5. EF: $25 if received “Summer Time” Pawn Storm XXXI by June 6, $35 at site. MCC members $25 anytime. Prize Fund $550 JUNE 18, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 4SS, G/60 d10, at Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402. Totally Guaranteed: $150, $100, $75, $50, $25. Class Prizes: B, C, D/E EF: $33 to 12 Jun then $43. EF $25 to 2200 or higher. GTD Prizes: Open $50 each. Registration 06/13: starts at 8am CDT. Rounds: 10am CDT 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) See Nationals. $300-200, U1900 $160-$50, U1600 $160-50. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rds.: and other rounds ASAP. Entries: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 10:30-1:30-4:30-7:00. OGPx Event-OCA mbrs $3 disc. DCC mbrs $3 disc. 38187. www.memphischess.com; [email protected] JUNE 18-19, NEVADA Mail EF to: Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or JUNE 13, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) register online at www.daytonchessclub.com/ or call 937.461.6283 for TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 2015 U.S. Women’s Open more information.

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JUNE 21, NEVADA commit before rd. 2); norm not possible if taking bye. HR: see World 1900+: $300-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1600 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Open. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent: ches- 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1200 50-50. Jun 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: National Open Blitz (BLZ) saction.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www. 8-8:45. Rds.: 9-12:45-2:40. EF: 47, Econ 32 w 1/2 prz. after 6/25 +15, 7 D-SS (14 games), G/3 +2. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Online entries posted playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/21. Info: http://BayAreaChess. Rd., Las Vegas 89109. Hotel Reservation: 800-732-7117. $$G 3,000. 2 instantly at chessaction.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us. Use @ symbol com/grandprix. W. Sections: Open: $600-300-200. U2300, U2100 $200-100 each. U1900: instead of “At” in email addresses. $400-200-100, U1700, U1500, U1200 125-75 each. Must be 3 players JUNE 30, NEW YORK eligible for each prize awarded. EF: $40 by 5/25, $50 later. REG.: by JUNE 26, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com. W. FIDE. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Marshall Masters Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz - FIDE Rated (BLZ) 4SS, G/25 d5. Open to USCF 2000+ and players with a plus score in JUNE 21, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 9SS, G3+2inc. $500 Gtd: $150-100-50. U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, any MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $500 Gtd: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) U1800: $50. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9- $170-130-100. U2300: $100. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15- Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Luper Swiss (3SS, G/90 d5) 9:20-9:40-10pm. Limit two byes; request by rd. 7. marshallchessclub.org 9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,500 b/55 60% guar. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 1900+: $300-150-50, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1700 A Heritage Event! 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1250 50-50. Jun 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: USCF Junior Grand Prix! USCF Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 30-JULY 1, VIRGINIA 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 1 4:30. EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 6/18 +15, A State Championship Event! Info: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/14. BayAreaChess.com/grand- JUNE 27-28, OKLAHOMA prix. 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 5SS, G/90 d10. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington (see World Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! 70th Oklahoma Open State Championship for location, rates). Open to all females. $2000 guaranteed prizes: JUNE 25-30, VIRGINIA 5SS, Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/2 d5. $1450 Guaranteed. La Quinta $700-400-200, top U1800/Unr $260, U1500 $240, U1200 $200, plaques TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) Inn OKC Airport Hotel, 800 S. Meridian (I-40 at Meridian), Oklahoma to top 3, 1st U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000. EF: $80 online at 3rd annual DC International City, 405-942-0040. 3 Sections: Open G$$ 500-300-200; Reserve chessaction.com by 6/25, $83 mailed by 6/16, $85 phoned to 406-896- 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, open to all. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jef- (U1800) G$$ 200-150-100; Booster (U1400) $$ b/entries; Plaques & 2038 by 6/28, $95 at site, or online until 8 am 6/30. Reg. ends Tue 9 ferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202 (free shuttle from Reagan National USCF recognized State Championship titles for OK resident section win- am, rds. Tue 10, 2 & 6, Wed 10 & 2. Bye: OK any round, limit 1 bye, Airport; see World Open for rates & parking info). $$G 10,000: $3000- ners. EF: $45 if rec’d by 6/22, otherwise $50, OCA membership included. must commit before rd. 2. July ratings used. Special USCF dues: see 1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300-200, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated Reg.: 8:30-9:30am Saturday, must enter before Rd. 2 pairings are pre- World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, $1200-600. Minimum prize $700 to foreign GMs with FIDE ratings pared and play Rd. 5 to be prize eligible. One 1/2 point bye in Rds. 1-4 Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries 2500/over, $500 to foreign GMs with with FIDE ratings under 2500, only; accelerated pairings may be used. Rds.: Sat 10, 2 & 6; Sun 10 & 3. posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). $400 to foreign IMs or WGMs (all must complete all games with no HR: $75.20 plus tax (1-4 occupants), including breakfast buffet & airport byes; limited to first 5 foreign GMs & first 5 foreign IMs to enter by shuttle; reserve by 6/17 for chess rate; no outside food or drinks. OCA An American Classic! 6/24 at chessaction.com). Minimum prize $300 to other GMs who Annual Membership Meeting & Election Sunday 8am; Voting Eligibility: A Heritage Event! complete all games with maximum 2 half point byes (limited to first 5 to Must be 16, Oklahoma resident and OCA member 10 business days prior USCF Junior Grand Prix! enter at chessaction.com). Players who have forfeited without notice in to 6/28. Contact: Chuck Unruh, PO Box 340, Collinsville, OK 74021, 800- JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, VIRGINIA past CCA Internationals are not eligible for minimum prizes. IM & GM 460-2794, email: [email protected]. More info: www.ochess.org. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 43rd Annual World Open norms possible, satisfies FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in an USCF Junior Grand Prix! event with only one round per day for a minimum of 3 days. FIDE rated. 9SS. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, JUNE 27-28, VIRGINIA VA 22202 (a few miles from Washington, DC). Free shuttle from Reagan EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs $50 online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $75 online TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) at chessaction.com by 6/24, $100 at site; $100 deducted from prize (no National Airport, special chess rate for hotel valet parking $6/day, World Open Warmup parking about $7-15/day nearby if hotel garage is full. In 8 sections. deduction from minimum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $100 5SS, G/90 d10. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington (see World Open). online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $125 online by 6/24, $150 at site. $210,000 guaranteed prizes (note changes to Master class prizes). $$G 200-100, U2000 $110, U1600/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free USA players FIDE rated 2200/up: $200 online by 6/1, $225 online by checks. Reg. ends 9:30 am 6/27, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 2. One 6/24, $250 at site. Others: $300 online by 6/2, $325 online by 6/25, analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 7/1-5, free GM lectures 9 half point bye allowed if U1600 or unrated, otherwise two byes allowed, am 7/3 & 7/4. Open Section, July 1-5 only: 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under $350 at site. All: Phoned entry (406-896-2038) all $10 more; no phoned must commit before rd. 2. June ratings used. entry after 6/22. Mailed entry (Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803) all $10 2200 to Under 1200 Sections, June 30-July 5, July 1-5, 2-5, or 3- more; no mailed entry after 6/18. No checks at site, credit cards OK. JUNE 28, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 5: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 1-5 G/35 d10). Unrated Section, July 3-5 only: G/60 d10, plays Late reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 5:30, Sun Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75, d5) separate schedule. Open (note changes): $20000-10000-5000-2500- 10 & 4. Mon 11 am, Tue 11 am. Two half point byes available (must Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,500 b/55 60% guar. 1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $300, top FIDE ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS Free 8-Line Tournament Life Announcements (TLAs)! Ages 21-24 dues lower Adult Dues Options! >> than Adult dues! 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2300-2449 $4000-2000-1000-800-500, top FIDE U2300/Unr $4000-2000- Sacramento Chess Club and mailed to 6700 50th St., Sacramento, CA 1200/Unrated $90. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 15-16, 13-14, 1000-800-500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 95823-1306. Full flyer and advance entries: http:// sacramentochessclub. 11-12, 10 & under. Reg.: 8:45-9:25am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. HR: 7/5 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under org under Weekend Events. OTHER INFO: Wheelchair Access. 07/15 $89/$89/$99/$109 call 920-494-7300 mention chess tournament. Room 2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top rating list only. The Master/Expert section FIDE rated and will use FIDE block held to 6/19. Other Info: 1/2 bye avail. Rds. 1, 2 or 3 if req’d U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: rules, with modifications (information on-site). Please bring clocks. 1/2 w/entry. Entries & Inquiries to: Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) point byes available in any round and must be requested before the Bay, WI 54311. 920-465-9859, email: [email protected] WCA Tour $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500- completion of the previous round. Maximum two 1/2 point byes per Event. W. 1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: entry. 1/2 point byes for rounds 5 & 6 must be requested prior to round A Heritage Event! $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $1600- 1 and may not be changed. USCF Junior Grand Prix! 800. Under 1400: $8000-4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, USCF Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! Under 1200: top U1300 $1200-600. $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400- JULY 11-12, NEW HAMPSHIRE 400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500. Unrated: Trophies to top 10. Prize JULY 3-5, 4-5 OR 5, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted 6/26/14-6/26/15 was more Marshall Monthly Grand Prix - FIDE Rated 65th New Hampshire Open than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with 5SS, 40/90 SD30 +30inc. $750 Gtd: $200-150-125-100. U2200 $100; 4SS, 40/100, SD/60 d5. Radisson Hotel Nashua, 11 Tara Blvd. (near under 26 lifetime games rated as of 7/15 official list cannot win over U1900 $75. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Rds.: 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. Exit 1 of Everett Turnpike, US Route 3), Nashua, NH 03062; 802-888- $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 day in round 9970. $$G 3,565. 4 sections. Open, $$G 400-230-170, U2215 215, U2065 rated too late for 7/15 official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Limit two 200. NH Champion title to top-scoring NH resident. Under 1965, $$G Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line.Mixed Doubles byes; request by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 300-200-150 (no Unr may win more than 180), U1765 200. Under 1665, Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player “team” score: 477-3716. $$G 300-200-150 (no Unr may win more than 120), U1465 200. Under $3000-1500-700-500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates 1365, $$G 200-150-100 (no Unr may win more than 90), U1165 120-80. may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before JULY 4, VIRGINIA All, EF $59 in advance or $65 at door, except $49/$55 for Under 1365 both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible; TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) section, free to GM/IM in Open. NHCA memb. req. for rated NH residents: prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Entry fee for U2200 through $8 adult, $6 age 18/under. Reg.: Sat 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-4, 9:30- 5SS, G/10 d2. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see World Open). Prizes $2000 U1400 sections, and Open Section if USCF or FIDE 2200/over: Online 3:30. Half-point bye okay for any one round (but not for Rd. 4 in Open). based on 65 entries, else in proportion except 60% each prize guaranteed. at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/28, $350 NHCA membership meeting 9 a.m. Sun. HR: $99 (plus 9% tax) if reserved In 2 sections. Open Section: $400-200-100, top U2300 $220, U2100/Unr until 2 hours before first game. Phoned to 406-896-2038: $315 by directly with hotel; reserve by 6/26, mention NHCA. Ent: NHCA, c/o $200. Under 1900 Section: $280-140-70, top U1700/Unr $160, U1500 4/15, $325 by 5/15, $335 by 6/26. Mailed by 4/15: 6-day $316, 5-day Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062. To enter $130, U1300 $100, no unrated may win over $150. EF: $40, at site only, $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313. Mailed by 5/15: 6-day $326, 5-day $325, online using credit card, start by visiting www.nhchess.org. Info: bob.mes- no checks. Reg.: 6-9 pm, rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10. 1 half 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/17: 6-day $336, 5-day $335, 4- [email protected] or 603-891-2484 (home). day $334, 3-day $333. Do not mail entry after 6/17. At site until 1 1/2 point bye available, must commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not hours before first game: all $350; no checks, credit cards OK. GMs & affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or quick used for pairings USCF Junior Grand Prix! foreign IMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs & & prizes. JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) foreign FMs in Open: EF $100 less, $100 deducted from prize. Open JULY 5, VIRGINIA Section EF $100 more if not rated 2200 or over by USCF or FIDE. 20th annual Pacific Coast Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Sheraton Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Unrated Section World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) EF: $28 online at chessaction.com by 6/28, $33 mailed by 6/17 or phoned Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US-101 5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 by 6/26, $40 at site until 1 hour before game or online until 2 hours Open Section: World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. before game. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. Under 2000 $500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Free parking. Prizes $25,000 based on 230 paid entries (re-entries & No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Section: $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 U1250 Section count half), minimum $20,000 (80% each prize) guaranteed. Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/30. Special 1 $100, no unrated may win over $150. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at In 6 sections. Open: $3000-1500-1000-500, clear or tiebreak win $100 by 7 pm 7/5, $50 after 7 pm 7/5. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. bonus, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rounds 9:45 pm, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: OK rd. 1. phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 6- Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1600-800-400-200. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz Under 1500: $1600-800-400-200. Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, day schedule: Tue 7 pm, Wed 7 pm, Thu 6 pm, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, used for pairings & prizes. Sun 10 & 4:30. 5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu 11 am & 6 pm, Fri 11 plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: USCF Junior Grand Prix! best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: Thu 11, 2:30 & 6, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: JULY 5, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN $1000-500-300-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates Fri 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Unrated schedule: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before Fri. 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat. 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun. 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All schedules Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. merge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,500 b/55 60% guar. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $900, U1700 2 in last 4 rds.), Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 5. 1900+: $300-100-100, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1700 $700, U1500 $500, U1250 $300; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Entries, re-entries close 1 1/2 hours before your first game. Bring 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1250 50-50. July 15 Supp & TD disc.Reg.: Top 5 sections EF: $135 at chessaction.com by 7/15, $140 phoned by sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $99-99-109, 703- 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:40 5 EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 7/2 +15, 7/13 (406-896-2038, no questions), 4-day $139, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 418-1234, ask for chess rate, may sell out about May 31, two night playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ mailed by 7/7, $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until minimum July 3-4. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD grandprix. 2 hours before game. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. Under 1250 Section EF: All $50 less than top 5 sections entry fees. SCCF mem- #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player USCF Junior Grand Prix! ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings: bership ($18, under 18 $13 with magazine, $3 without) required for JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, TEXAS Official July ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial rated Southern CA residents. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 2015 Houston Summer Chess Festival Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at 5SS, G/90, 30-second Inc. (Open Section), G/120 d5 (Under Sections). chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: Continental Chess, $12,950 b/225 full-paid entries, 60% Guaranteed. Marriott Houston Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4- South at Hobby Airport, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houhh-hous- day schedule: Reg. Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 5, DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries ton-marriott-south-at-hobby-airport/, 713-943-7979. $85 HR valid until posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Awards: Sun 11:15 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, 6/26. Free parking! Reserve early! After that date, rate may or may not Sat 11 & 5, Sun 11:15 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am, rds. Open through U1800 prizes & Unrated trophies awarded 7/5, others be honored. 5 Sections: Open (FIDE rated): $1,500-$850-$600-$400- mailed by 7/20. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sun 11:15 & 4:30. All schedules: Half point $300, (U2400: $750-$500, U2200: $700-$400), UNDER 2000: $800-$400- byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other sections JULY 1, VIRGINIA $200-$100-$75, UNDER 1800: $800-$400-$200-$100-$75, UNDER 1600: before rd. 4. HR: $99-99, 818-707-1220, request chess rate, reserve by TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) $800-$400-$200-$100-$75, UNDER 1400/Unrated: $700-$350-$200- 7/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD World Open 7-Minute Championship (BLZ) $100, (U1200: $500-$250-$125). Champion’s plaque for the five section #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, 5-SS, double round (10 games), G/7 d2. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see winners, on tie-breaks. Choice of two schedules: 3-Day: Fri 7/10, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess- World Open). Prizes $1000 based on 35 entries, else in proportion except 8pm, Sat 7/11 2pm & 7pm, Sun 7/12 10am & 3pm; 2-Day: Sat 7/11 tour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted 60% each prize guaranteed. $300-150-70, U2100 $130-70, U1800 $120- 9am then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Entry Fee: $79 by 6/26, $89 at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament 60, U1500/Unr $100. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 10:30 after; Special EF: $49 by 6/26, $59 after: for Juniors under 19, Seniors Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. am, rds. 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit over 62 and Unrated playing in the U1400. Unrated are only eligible for before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of 60% of the awarded prizes unless paying full entry fee and playing in USCF Junior Grand Prix! regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. the Open Section. Special EF counts as 2/3 of a full entry and is only JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, CONNECTICUT available in the U1400/Unrated Section. July Rating Supplement used. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) USCF Junior Grand Prix! Byes: Up to two (2) half-point byes, any round, if requested before end 20th Annual Bradley Open JULY 3-5 OR 4-5, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN of Rd. 2. Reentry: $30 from 3-Day to 2-Day Schedule or within same 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Blitz and Bughouse Tournaments, Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 2015 Sacramento Chess Championship schedule allowed. registration on site. Scholastic Tournament: Sat 7/11, G/30 d5; EF $20 by 6/26, $25 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt. 20). Free parking. $7500 guaranteed prize ROUNDS: 6. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. SITE: Holiday Inn Express after, Four Sections: K-3, K-6, K-9 and K-12, Rounds 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-300, U2210/Unr $600-300. Under & Suites, 2224 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: 7/3 – 8:30 am - 9:45 am; 7/4 – 8:00 am - 8:45 am. ROUNDS: 3-day: & 3:45pm, Trophies for top 10 individual and plaques to top 3 teams in 7/3 – 10 & 3:30, 7/4 – 10:30 & 4, 7/5 – 10 & 3:30. 2-day: 7/4 – 9, each section. Top 4 players, minimum 2 count towards team standings. 11:15, 1:30, & 4, 7/5 – 10 & 3:30. TIME CONTROLS: Master/Expert 3- Commemorative medals for all players participating in Scholastic event. ENTRIES: Mail to Francisco Guadalupe, 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League day 40/90 G/30 +30 inc, 2-day: Rounds 1-3, G/50 +15 inc, Rounds City, TX 77573. Enter on line at: www.active.com/houston-tx/board- 4-6, 40/90 G/30 +30 inc. Reserve & Amateur 3-day 30/75 G/45 +30 games/tournaments/houston-chess-festival-2015. Note: Active.com WARNING! inc, 2-day Rounds 1-3, G/50 +15 inc, Rounds 4-6, 30/75 G/45 +30 inc. FIDE. SECTIONS: Master/Expert (above 1999) - FIDE Rated, Reserve (1600- charges a small fee. Info: [email protected]. THE USE OF A CELL PHONE IN THE 1999), Amateur (U1600). ENTRY FEES: $80 postmarked by 6/29. $90 A Heritage Event! after 6/29. IMs/GMs free. Entrants may play up one section for $10. $5 USCF Junior Grand Prix! TOURNAMENT ROOM IS PROHIBITED! discount to CalChess members (excluding reentries). Reentry after round JULY 11-12, WISCONSIN AT MOST TOURNAMENTS! IF YOUR 2 of the 3-day schedule: $40. PRIZES: Master/Expert 1st Place $625 & TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 trophy, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $300. 1st Place Reserve & Amateur 39th Annual Green Bay Open CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH $550 & trophy. Prize fund of $4,750 based on 90 full paid entries (with Radisson Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. 5SS 40/100, 75 full paid entries, the prize fund will be $3,760). HOTEL: Holiday Inn 30/1, SD/30 d5. EF: $45, Juniors under 19 $40, if rec’d by 7/8, all GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE Express & Suites, $95 per night, available until 6/23, (916) 923-1100 or entries after 7/8 including phone, email & in person are $10 more! $$ SEVERELY PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN 1-888-465-4329, online at www.hiexpress.com/sacramentone, group (Top 2 Gtd. 5 per class) $1685 Cash + 6 trophies! 1st $400 + trophy; code SCC. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey (TD), e-mail: 2nd $220, X $115; 1900’s & 1800’s $115 each; 1700’s & 1600’s $110 FORFEITED! TURN IT OFF! [email protected]; phone: (916) 524-9479. Checks payable to each; 1500’s & 1400’s $105 each; 1300’s & 1200’s $100 each; Under

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2010: $800-400-200, top U1810 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1610: $700- site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700-300-100, u1800: 400-200, top U1410 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1210: $400-200-100, il-chess.org. An ICA Tour event. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: 100. Unr max trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed Doubles used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper mag- $100 exc Open. Jul 15Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 8:30-8:45a. bonus prize: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among azine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9 1:20, Su 10 2:30. (2-day Sa 9 11:10 & merge). EF: 89, all sections: $200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Econ EF: 69 w 60% prz, after 7/13 +20. Playup +20. Rated 2250+ $0 play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Master by 7/7 (prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. 7/18. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1210 or $400 in U1610. Top Section. GMs $80 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. 3 sections EF: $78 online at chessaction.com by 7/15, $85 phoned to Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, USCF Junior Grand Prix! 406-896-2038 by 7/13, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 if check mailed by 7/8, $90 rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Master must commit JULY 17-19, KANSAS at site, or online until 2 hours before game. U1210 Section EF: all $40 before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $107-107-107-107, 800-937-8461, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs, & 847-777-6500, reserve by 7/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, Kansas Open WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA or 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental All events at Holiday Inn, 549 South Rock Rd., Wichita, KS. 3 sec- WMCA members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. tions: (7/18 and 7/19) 5SS, G/120 d5. All prizes based on 80 uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance non-scholastic rate entries in Open + Reserve + Amateur. Open: all: USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz $350-250-150. U1900: 100. Reserve: 1799/below: $300-200-100. U1600: chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 75. Amateur: 1399/below $250-150-50. U1200: 50. Note- additional $25 and plaque to top KS resident in each section (Including Blitz). EF: phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3- USCF Junior Grand Prix! day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & $45 if postmarked by 7/11, $55 thereafter and on-site. Special $10 dis- JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, OHIO 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 count for advance entry into both KS Open + Blitz tourney, $10 entry 2015 Columbus Open fee for Scholastics, not competing for cash, but for plaques in Reserve & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $102-102, 860- 5-SS, G/30/90 d5 SD/1 d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5), OVER $8000 627-5311; reserve by 7/3 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Amateur (and Blitz). Special free Scholastic entry for some (see web- IN PRIZES, UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. All rounds will be played site). Reg.: 7/18 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 7/18: 10- 2:30-7, 7/19: 9:30, 2:00. or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210, on the Ohio for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/17), 5SS, G/10 d0. All prizes State University campus. Parking is $7/day at nearby campus parking based on 40 non-scholastic rate entries $180-120-60. U2100 60. U1800 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries garages. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1500, 1000, 600, 500, 400; posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 60. U1500 and unrated 60. EF: $25 if postmarked by 7/11, $35 thereafter U2000, $600, 400; Premier, open to 1799/below: $600, 400; U1600: and on-site, $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash. USCF Junior Grand Prix! $600, 400; Reserve, open to 1399/below: $600, 400. All EF: $95 if rec’d Reg.: 7/17 6-7pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9. KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, ILLINOIS by 7/10/2015. $105 at site. Free to Sr. Master/above who complete section: (7/17) 4pm. (details- see website) HR: Special room rate at their schedule. ($95 EF deducted from winnings.) 3-day schedule: Reg. Holiday Inn, 316-686-7131 or 877-863-4780 and mention event key KOC, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds: Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 8th annual Chicago Class up to 4 in a room, $90 per night, reservations by 7/3. Special: KCA a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd 1 at 10 a.m., membership required of KS residents to participate in Kansas Open 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, G/60 d10). Westin Chicago North then merges with 3-day schedule. Re-entry: $20. Any player who loses Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from (See website for details) www.kansaschess.org. Ent: Laurence Coker, Fri. night may re-enter for $20 and loss will not count in tournament 8013 W. 145th St., Overland Park, KS 66223. Checks payable to “Kansas Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook standings! One 1/2-pt. Bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request required prior $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. Chess Association”. [email protected] or 913-851-1583. Rd. to US-45 south). Free parking. In to Rd. 1). Unrated players may play in any section. $25 upset prize each Master 7 sections: (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st section. HOTELS: The Blackwell Inn, 2110 Tuttle Park Pl., Columbus, USCF Junior Grand Prix! Expert on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800-400. (2000-2199): $1400-700- OH 43210. This is 4-star hotel; rates $117 for double with group code JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, FLORIDA Class A Class B 400-200. (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. OSU Chess Club, 614-247-4000. For more frugal, Varsity Inn South, 1445 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Class C (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. (1400-1599/Unr): $1200- Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, group rate $79 per night 1-4 persons, 23rd annual Southern Open Class D Class E 600-400-200. (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. with code: Columbus Open Chess Tournament. 614-291-2983 This hotel 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham (Under 1200/Unr): $500-250-150-100, trophies to first 3, top Under has a swimming pool, free parking, and is around 2 miles from playing Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking Rated players 1000, 800, Under 600, Unrated. may play up one section. site. ENT: C/O Lou Friscoe, 1623 Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. (note change) $5/day. $$15,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $200 in E, $350 D, $500 C, $700 Inquires: (614) 486-6856 or (614) 228-8111. Entry forms or to register Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: B, or $900 A. best male/female 2-player online, see website for more info: www.centralchessclub.com. Under 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800-400-200, top Under “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average 1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1500 must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams USCF Junior Grand Prix! (no unr) $500-250. Under 1300: $800-400-200-150, top Under 1100 (no must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/18. Top 6 sections EF: $105 JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN unr) $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, online at chessaction.com by 7/15, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player only, no questions) by 7/13, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/8, all Bay Area Chess GM Melikset Khachiyan Championship “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400. Team average $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before first game. GMs $100 from 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. 5SS, G90+30 2-day rds. 1-2 G/50 must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams prize. Class E Section EF: all $50 less than above. All: No checks at d5. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/94 (70% guar). 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/25. Unrated may not win over

GM Yury Shulman’s 12th Summer Chess Camp

CAMP BENEFITS Previous Years Small groups of around 10 students. Instructors Grandmasters and instructors rotate between groups. GM Yury Shulman, GM Alex Onischuk, Students will play in a tournament. GM Gregory Kaidanov, Special Events such as: bughouse, blitz, puzzle contest GM Boris Avrukh, and outdoors! GM Var Akobian, GM Alex Goldin, Beginners are welcome! GM Dmitry The last day of camp: Pizza for everyone and Awards! Gurevich, GM Mesgen Amanov, Earlier drop off and later pick up available for an GM Igor Novikov. additional $10/hour.

Dates & Location Times Addresses Registration Fees June 8-12; St. Nectarios Church 9 am - 4 pm: St. Nectario’s Church: Full Day: $369 by May 5th, June 15-19; St. Nectarios Church Full Day 133 S Roselle Rd, Palatine $399 by June 5th. Half Day: July 13-17; Barrington High 9 am - 12 pm: IL 60067 $254 by May 5th, $274 by School 1st Session Half-Day Barrington High School: June 5th. 10% discount for sib- July 20-24; Barrington High 1 pm - 4 pm: 616 West Main Street, Barring- ling registration or for two School 2nd Session Half-Day ton, IL 60010 or more camp registrations. Register Online: www.shulmanchess.com

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$200 in U1300 or $500 U1700. Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at ches- $1300-650, top U2300 $1100-550. Limited number of minimum prizes through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box saction.com by 7/22, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/20, 3-day $108, for non-US FIDE rated players, see web page. Limited amount of housing 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: 2-day $107 mailed by 7/15, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, support is available for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM norms DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 possible (1 GM & 1 IM earned last year). B Section 7-SS (under posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- deducted from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Unof- 2201 USCF and under 2200 FIDE, USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. ficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special $2000-$1000-$500, top U2000 $1000, top under 1800 $500. Free Con- 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at tinental breakfast before morning rounds. All equipment provided USCF Junior Grand Prix! chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, for both sections. A section EF: GMs, non-US IMs Free; US IMs and AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, NEW YORK phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re- WGMs $199; FIDE above 2300 $299; FIDE from 2200 to 2299 $349; TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends FIDE from 2100 to 2199 $399, FIDE from 2000 to 2099 $600, FIDE less 14th annual Manhattan Open Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: than 2000 $800. All $25 more after 6/8, $35 more after 7/24, $45 more 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point after 8/4, $70 more at the door. B Section EF: $249. $20 more after Seventh Ave (32nd-33rd St, across from Penn Station), New York 10001. byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. 7/24, $30 more after 8/4, $40 more at the door. Special EFs: All $100 $20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600- HR: $92-92 (no resort fee), 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by less for non-US FIDE rated in A section; If staying at the Hilton (min 3 400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2400/Unr $600-300. 7/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, nights), $50 less for US IMs and WGMs, others $75 less. All $25 less FIDE. Under 2200: $1500-800-400-200, top U2000/Unr $600-300. Under or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or for new WI players. All $20 rebate for every new paying WI player you 1900: $1500-800-400-200, top U1700 $600-300. Under 1600: $1200- Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refer. All $50 less, if born before 8/8/1965. A Section Schedule Reg 600-300-200, top U1400 $500-250. Under 1300: $800-400-200-100, top refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/8-8/10:11am & 6pm, 8/11 & 12: 6pm, Thur 8/13 U1100 $300-150. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100, trophies to first 3, 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted 11am. B Section Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/8-8/10:11am & top U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 6pm, 8/11 6pm. HR: $93 Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, hotel reservation link, Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in USCF Junior Grand Prix! & online entry at http://washintl.mdchess.com. different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/22. JULY 27-AUG. 2, OHIO Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $700, U1600 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 A Heritage Event! $500, U1300 $300, U1000 $200; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Dayton Chess Festival: Dayton Masters (Closed): Aviator Open- USCF Junior Grand Prix! Top 4 sections EF: $128 at chessaction.com by 8/19, $140 phoned to GP:40; X-15 Blitz (BLZ)! AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, MASSACHUSETTS 406-896-2038 (no questions) by 8/17, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 if check July 27-July 31 Dayton Masters FIDE RR: (invite only): 9-RR, 40/90, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) mailed by 8/12, all $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online SD/30, +30incr. GM/IM Norms possible plus 1-3 Futurities in parallel. 45th annual Continental Open until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1300 Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Opening Ceremony Mon 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option except Open Section, rds. 1-3 Section EF: all $30 less than top 3 sections EF. Under 1000 Section 11:00am. Rds.: Mon 12:00pm & 7:00pm, Tue-Wed-Thr 11:00am & 6:00pm, G/40 d10). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St. (Rt. 20 West), Stur- EF: all $60 less than top 3 sections EF. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA Fri 10:00am. Closing Ceremony Fri 5:00pm. Details & EFs at www.Day- bridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early members ($12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, may tonChessFestival.com or www.DaytonChessClub.com. July 31-Aug 2, 19th century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org). join with entry). Re-entry $60, not available in Open. No checks at Aviator Open-GP:40-FIDE Rated: 5SS, G/90, incr 30. $4000, b/60, $30,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700- site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if FIDE Rated. At the Dayton Chess Club. OPEN FORMAT – One Section 500-300, clear or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1400-700. otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid Open to All. Prizes: 1-$1,100; 2-$800; 3-$700; 4-$500; 5-$400; 6-$300; FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000- with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, 7-$200. EF: $88 if rec’d NLT 7/24, then $98. 3dy schedule – Rds.: Fri- 500-300-200. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500: Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, 8:00pm, Sat-12:00pm & 6:00pm, Sun-10:00am & 4:30pm. 2dy schedule $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1300: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 – Reg.: Sat-8-9am with Rd. 1 9:30am, G/60 +30incr, then join 3 day 1000: $800-400-300-200, trophies to top 3, first U800, U600, Unr. & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, schedule. 2 byes permitted, must schedule prior to R3. OH Grand Prix Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1000 $200, U1300 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Event - $3 disc OCA mbrs. Also $3 disc DCC mbrs. Reg.: on site Fri 6- $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, U1900 $1000; balance goes to next Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $129-139-149- 7:30pm & Sat for those taking a bye in R1 from 9:30-11:00am. ENTRIES: player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2- 159 plus required $15/night facility fee, 1-800-223-8585, reserve by Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team 7/24 (earlier is better) or rate will increase, ask for Continental Chess at DaytonChessclub.com. No cks at site. Hotel TBD. Info and more average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different Association rate. Facility fee includes high speed WIFI in room, unlimited details call 937.461.6283 or go to www.DaytonChessFestival.com or sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players local & long distance calling, and unlimited use of Ballys Total Fitness www.DaytonChessClub.com. Aug 2, X-15 Blitz! G/5, no delay. $350 begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 4 sections located next door to the hotel. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental b/20. 1-$200, 2-$100, 3-$50. Rated Blitz at Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. EF: $165 online at chessaction.com by 8/12, $175 phoned by 8/10 (406- Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. Number of rounds & SS or RR determined by 896-2038, no questions), 4-day $174, 3-day $173, 2-day $172 mailed by Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- number of entries, max number of rounds 11. Registration ends 1:00pm 8/4, $180 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (Online entries posted Sun. Rd.1 begins 1:30pm. EF: $25. Register at site on Fri, Sat, or Sun. before game. GMs free; $150 deducted from prize. Under 1500 or instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Info and more details at www.DaytonChessFestival.com or www.Day- Under 1300 Section EF: all $30 less than top 4 sections EF. Under tonChessClub.com. 1000 Section EF: all $80 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online EF $5 USCF Junior Grand Prix! less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, INDIANA AUG. 1-9, 4-9 OR 6-9, ARIZONA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 $80; not available in Open. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine 10th annual Indianapolis Open 116th Annual U.S. Open 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne Plaza See Nationals. if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd. (off I-465 & Airport Expwy), USCF Junior Grand Prix! Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg. Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless, 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to indoor pool, game room, fitness center. $$14,000 guaranteed prize AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, OHIO fund. Open: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. In 4 sections. $2000-1000-600-300, clear or tiebreak winner Cleveland Open Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10,12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. No 2-day Open $100 bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $800-400. Under 2000: $1400-700- 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Section. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, 400-200, top Under 1800 (no unr) $600-300. Under 1600: $1200-600-300- Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Airport; other sections before rd. 4. HR: $94-94, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, 150, top Under 1400 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $600-300-150- free shuttle), Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking. $15,000 guaranteed request chess rate, reserve by 7/31 or rate may increase. Car rental: 100, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200, $400 U1600, or $600 U2000. winner $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800- tinental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com- 400-200, top U1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.us, bined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Team average must be top U1500 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1300: $800-400-200-150, top U1100 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must reg- (no unr) $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. ister (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections EF: $99 online at chessaction.com Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400. Team average by 8/26, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/24 (entry only, no questions), must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams AUGUST 14-16 OR 15-16, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 8/19, all $120 (no checks, credit cards TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/8. Unrated may not win over 6th annual Central California Open $200 in U1300 or $500 in U1700. Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $40 less 5SS, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), Doubletree than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise chessaction.com by 8/5, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/3, 3-day Hotel (formerly Radisson), 2233 Ventura St, Fresno CA 93710. Free $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/29, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with airport shuttle, free parking for hotel guests. Cosponsored by Fresno at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $$ 7500 GUARANTEED $100 deducted from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Chess Club and Fresno Chess Foundation. $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic Online EF $5 less to OCA members. Unofficial uschess.org ratings PRIZES. In 4 sections: Open: $1000-500-250, clear or tiebreak 1st $100, $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with top U2250/Unr $550-250. Under 2050: $800-400-200, top U1850 (no Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, unr) $500-250. Under 1650: $700-350-200, top U1450 (no unr) $300- schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult 150. Under 1250: $400-200-100, plaques to first, top U1000, U800, Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in U600, Unrated. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limits: U1250 before rd. 3. HR: $95-95, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 $200, U1650 $500 (balance goes to next player(s) in line). Mixed doubles 8/14 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must all sections: $200-100. Team average rating must be under 2200; team- Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $92-92, 216-267-1500, mates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201- request chess rate, reserve by 7/24 or rate may increase. Car rental: by 2 pm 8/15. Top 3 sections EF: $85 online at chessaction.com by 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chess- 8/13, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 mailed by 8/5, all $95 phoned to 406-896- instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. tour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, 2038 by 8/10 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. Under 1250 NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online EF $10 less to Fresno A Heritage Event! DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chess- Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $80 deducted from USCF Junior Grand Prix! action.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: Online at TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, 47th annual Atlantic Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re- 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Washington AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), MARYLAND entry $60; not available in Open Section. No checks at site, credit cards Westin Hotel, 1400 M St. NW at Thomas Circle, Washington, DC 20005. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun $$ 20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500- 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. Under 9SS, 40/100, SD/30 inc/30. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye if eligible for class money 2100: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1900: $1400-700-400-200. Under MD 20852 301-468-0308 All prizes guaranteed. Two sections: A Section prizes; must commit before rd 2. HR: $109-109, 800-333-3333, 559-268- 1700: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-200. Under (minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings used for 1000, request chess rate, reserve by 7/31 or rate may increase. Car 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100, plaques to pairings and prizes) $4000-2000-1000-900-700-600-400, top U2500 rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best

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male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: Unr) $1300-700. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1500 $800-400-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; team- (no Unr) $1100-600. Under 1300: $1000-600-400-300-200, top Under mates may play in different sections; teams must register (no 1100 (no Unr) $400-200. Prize limits: Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) extra fee) by 2 pm 8/29. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1000, cannot win over $300 in U1300, $600 in U1700, or $1000 in U2100. Regional $350 U1300, $500 U1500, $700 U1700, or $900 U1900; balance goes to Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”com- next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com bined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Only first 7 rounds of by 8/26, $115 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/24 (entry only, no questions), Premier counted. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may Alabama 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by 8/19, $120 at site, or online play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before , 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) Under 1000 Ratings: JULY 24-26 OR 25-26 until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $100 from prize. both players begin round 2. FIDE ratings used in Premier, See Grand Prix. Section EF: All $50 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards USCF October official in other sections.Top 3 sections EF: $145 online OK. Re-entry $60, not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org at chessaction.com by 10/6, $155 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/5, 4- ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF day $154, 3-day $153 if check mailed by 9/28, all $160 at site until 1 Arizona dues with paper magazine if paid with entry- Online at chessaction.com, hour before game, or online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at game. U1300 Section: all $60 less. Premier Section GMs, IMs, WGMs, MAY 23-25, 2015 U.S. Amateur West Championship site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. foreign FMs: free, $140 deducted from prize. Premier Section FIDE See Nationals. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: rated foreign players: EF $50 less. Special 1 yr USCF dues with JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2, paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, See Nationals. Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 202- Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult 429-1700, reserve by 8/14 or rate may increase. Car rental: $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No checks at site, credit cards JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chess- OK. Re-entry: $80, no re-entry from Premier to Premier. 6-day schedule See Nationals. tour.com. Parking: Valet day parking about $10, Valet 24 hour access (Premier only): Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 pm, Thu 12 noon & 7 JUNE 19, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) parking about $20; rates could increase, garage has limited space. Ent: pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 am. 4-day See Nevada. chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open (NV) DirectorAtChess.US, 201-347-2269. Advance entries posted at chess- 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds.), See Nationals. action.com (online entry posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 must commit before rd. 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) pm, enter by 9:15 pm. supplied. HR: $99-99-109, 703-418-1234, reserve by 9/23 or rate may See Nevada. increase. Special chess rate valet parking $6/day, with or without SEPT. 4, NEW YORK guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or JUNE 21, National Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) See Grand Prix. 2nd annual New York State Blitz Championship (BLZ) reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Out of state welcome; NYS blitz title to top NYS resident, on tiebreak if Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269, JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open necessary. 5SS, G/5, d0, double round, 10 games, Albany Marriott (see www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries (CA-S) NY State Championship). $$ 1000 guaranteed: $300-150-100, U2000/Unr posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- See Grand Prix. nament Sun 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. $160-80, U1700/Unr $140-70. EF: $40, NYSCA members $35, at site AUG. 1-9, 4-9 OR 6-9, 116th Annual U.S. Open only, no checks. Free to GMs; $40 deducted from prize. Reg. ends 8 pm, USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Nationals. rds. 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. OCT. 8-12 OR 9-12, NEVADA AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) N) A Heritage Event! 2015 Millionaire Chess Open II See Grand Prix. USCF Junior Grand Prix! GM MAURICE ASHLEY AND AMY LEE RETURN WITH THE CHESS SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7, NEW YORK TOURNAMENT WITH THE BIGGEST PRIZE FUND IN USCF HISTORY!!! Arkansas TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 9SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 for Open; 7SS, 40/90, SD/30 d5 for Under 137th annual NY State Championship Sections. 4-Day Schedule for Under Sections, G/45 d5 for Rounds 1 – 4. USCF Junior Grand Prix! Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, MAY 15-17 OR 16-17, 2nd Annual Little Rock Spring Open & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany NV 89109, $$1,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund!!! Five Main Sections: 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd., Exit 4). Luxurious hotel OPEN (FIDE rated & FIDE rules; GM, IM, WGM and WIM norms pos- Plaza Hotel Little Rock, 201 S. Shackleford, Little Rock, AR 72211, 1- with indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, free parking, free airport sible): $100,000 – 50,000 – 25,000 – 16,000 – 10,000 – 8,000 – 5,000 501-223-3000; HR: $79-$79 (ask for chess rate before April 24), EF: shuttle, many restaurants in area. $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. Open: ea. (7th – 10th) – 3,500 ea. (11st – 20th), 2400 – 2549: 40,000 – 20,000 $40 postmarked by May 8th. $50 at site (no checks). If first tournament, $1500-700-500-300, top U2300/Unr $800-400. State title and $100 bonus – 13,000 – 8,000 – 5,000, U2400: 38,000 – 19,000 – 11,000 – 7,000 – then $30 (preregistered) or $40 at site. 3-day sched: Reg.: Fri. 6. 2-day sched: to top NYS resident (both decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: 4,000. U2200 (FIDE rated): $38,000 – 19,000 – 10,000 – 8,000 – 6,000 Rounds: Fri 7, Sat.11, 5; Sun.: 10 and 3:30. Reg.: Sat. 10. Rounds: Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun.: 10 and 3:30. 1/2 pt bye (limit 2) available $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400. Under 1800: $1000-500- U2000: – 5,000 – 4,000 ea. (7th – 10th) – 3,000 ea. (11st – 20th). before round 3. Only One Section (prizes b/30): Open 1st $350 2nd 300-200, top Under 1600 $400. Under 1500: $800-400-200-100, top $36,000 – 18,000 – 9,000 – 7,000 – 5,000 – 4,000 – 3,000 ea. (7th – Under 1300 $300. Under 1200: $500-300-200-100, trophy to first 3, top $175; U2000 $125; U1800 $125; U1600 $125; U1400 $75. Ron Sanders 10th) – 2,500 ea. (11st – 20th). U1800: $34,000 – 17,000 – 8,500 – Jr., 133 Sezanne Ct., Little Rock, AR 72223, [email protected]. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus 6,500 – 5,000 – 4,000 – 3,000 ea. (7th – 10th) – 2,500 ea. (11st – 20th). prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all U1600: $30,000 – 16,000 – 8,000 – 6,000 – 4,000 – 3,000 – 2,500 ea. sections: $500-300-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates (7th – 10th) – 2,280 ea. (11st – 20th), U1400: $24,000 – 12,000 – 6,000 California, Northern may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra – 4,000, U1200: 20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 4,000. Additional , Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but Unrated/Provisional Section – 3,000 – 2,000 – 1,000. $19,200 in MAY 16 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus possible. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200, $400 U1500 or $600 Special Prizes, including Mixed Doubles, Upset, Tie-Break Con- U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $98 online at chessaction.com by 9/2, $110 score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 solation, Best Dressed categories, Top Female, Senior and Child after 5/14. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/31 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $109, in the five main sections . See website for list. EF: $1,000 by 3/31, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 if check mailed by 8/26, all $120 at site, or $1,250 by 6/30, $1,500 by 9/30, $2,000 after 9/30 or onsite. Unrated/Pro- MAY 16, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) online until 2 hours before game. Under 1200 Section EF: All $30 less visional players may enter in the Open or Unrated/Provisional 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + All: than top 4 sections EF. Online entries $7 less to NYSCA members Section only; if playing in Unrated/Provisional Section, EF: $100 score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; by 3/31, $125 by 6/30, $150 by 9/30, $200 after 9/30. For this event, 22, 37 after 5/14. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. join or renew together with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually provisionally rated players are those with less than 50 games used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine MAY 17, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) under a single rating system (USCF, FIDE or other foreign systems). if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult See Grand Prix. Highest rating between 12/1/2013 and the date the player registers $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young MAY 17, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60, all sections but Open. GMs free, used, but if any time after registration player’s rating exceeds the section Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus $90 deducted from prize. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day limit by 50 points, player will be moved into the next higher section. See score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & FAQ on tournament website for details on ratings and adjustments for after 5/15. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 3:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun section eligibility. The highest of USCF, FIDE, CFC, ECF and other foreign ratings, adjusted accordingly, will be used. Current minimum CCA ratings MAY 17, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:30, no 2-day schedule in Open. Bye: may also be used. Players must disclose all ratings and Federation IDs. Onsite registration until 3:30 pm, 10/8, no personal checks. Re-entry score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: 34, 49 after 5/15. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. $102-102, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/27 or rate may (not available in Open section): $400 from 5-Day to 4-Day schedule avail- increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD able by 9am, 10/9. Rounds: 5-Day Schedule: Thu 12 and 7, Fri 11 and MAY 23, Best of the West Kids’ Class Championship D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: 6, Sat 11 and 6, Sun 11. Play-off Qualifying Round on Sunday at 6 for Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Trophies: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. players tied for top 4 positions in all sections, except for Unrated/Pro- Top 10 schools & Top 10 clubs in all sections combined & Top 10 players Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 visional section. Rounds 8 & 9 for Open Section players not qualifying w + score in ea section. 5 sects based on rating: 999-800, 799-600, Sched: service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com for Top 4 Play-off, Mon 11 and 6. 4-Day Schedule (not available for 599-400, 399-200, u200 & unr. Reg. 8:30-9a 5xG/30 d5, 9:30- 11-12:50-2:10-3:30. EF: $39. After 5/21 +15 Info: http:// (online entries posted instantly). NYS Blitz Championship Fri 8:30 pm, Open section), G/45 d5: Fri 11:30, 2, 4:30 and 7:00 (merges with 5- BayAreaChess.com/kidsclass. W. enter by 8 pm. Day Schedule on Round 4). Play-offs to determine Top 4 in all sections (except for Unrated/Provisional section): See complete Monday MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, Best of the West Class Championship USCF Junior Grand Prix! schedule for semi-finals and finals for top 4 in each section on tournament See Grand Prix. OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, VIRGINIA website. Additional anti-cheating policies in effect: No cell phones , Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) or other electronic devices allowed. All chess clocks and chess MAY 30 2nd annual Washington Chess Congress 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus Premier Section, 9SS, Oct 7-12, 40/2, SD/30 d10; GM & IM norms sets, for all sections, will be provided! Electronic notation devices score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 possible, FIDE rated. Other Sections, 7SS, Oct 9-12 or 10-12, 40/2, will not be allowed. Security staff on site. DGT boards will be used after 5/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/75 d10). Hyatt Regency Crystal for a limited number of top boards. Half-Point Byes: Three (3) 1/2- point byes allowed in Rounds 1 – 5 only, if requested before the start of MAY 30, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + to/from Reagan International Airport and Crystal City Metro station Round 2. Zero-point byes allowed after Round 5 if requested at least an hour before the start of the round. Free GM lectures and simuls for score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: (contact hotel for schedule). $25,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections: 22, 37 after 5/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. Premier: Open to 1900/over USCF or FIDE and all foreign FIDE rated registered players. HR: Planet Hollywood - $116/night. Call 1-866- players. $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear or tiebreak first bonus $100, 317-1829. CODE: MC2015. ENTRY: https://millionairechess. MAY 31, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) top FIDE Under 2300/Unr $1400-700. Minimum prize $500 to first 5 com/register. For more information, including tournament policies, Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus foreign GMs FIDE rated 2500/over to enter who play all 9 rounds with prize fund, schedule, registrations, FAQ, hotel information and updates score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 no byes. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 (no please visit: https://millionairechess.com/ W. FIDE. after 5/29. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.

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MAY 31, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + See Nationals. 34, 49 after 7/3. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: , 2015 National Open (NV) 34, 49 after 5/29. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21 JULY 11, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) See Nationals. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus JUNE 7, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) , Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by Trophies: JUNE 20 Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Players w/plus 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus 7/9, 37 after 7/9. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. Sched: Games: EF: score. Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. 2:30-5p. 27, 42 score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by after 6/5. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JULY 11, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 6/18, 37 after 6/18. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + , Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JUNE 7 JUNE 20, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22 Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + by 7/9, 37 after 7/9. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22 34, 49 after 6/5. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JULY 11, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) by 6/18, 37 after 6/18. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus JUNE 13, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by 7/9, 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus See Nevada. 37 after 7/9. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by 6/11, 37 after 6/11. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. JUNE 21, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Luper Swiss (3SS, G/90 d5) USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JULY 11, Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 JUNE 13, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + JUNE 21, FATHER’s DAY Special: Daddy, Daughter/Son Champi- onship (5SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $900 b/36 1700+: score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22 $200-100, u1900 100-50.u1700: $200-100, u1600 100, u1400 50. Jun by 6/11, 37 after 6/11. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 5p. EF: 39, 54 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 43, Econ JUNE 13, Foster City Grand Prix Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5) after 6/19. Fathers/Brothers get free entry! Info: http://BayAreaChess. 29 1/2 prz., after 7/8 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 7/8. Info: See Grand Prix. com/signature. W. http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W JUNE 13, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) JUNE 27, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JULY 12, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by 6/11, score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22 by Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27 by 7/10, 42 37 after 6/11. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 6/25, 37 after 6/25. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. after 7/10. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JUNE 27, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JULY 12, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JUNE 13, Sacramento Luper Swiss (3SS, G/90 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $900 b/36 1700+: Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies to players w + score score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22 & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34 by $200-100, u1900 100-50.u1700: $200-100, u1600 100, u1400 50. Jun by 6/25, 37 after 6/25. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 1 4:30. EF: 43, Econ 29 1/2 7/10, 49 after 7/10. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. , Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75, d5) prz., after 6/10 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 6/5. Info: JUNE 28 JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. See Grand Prix. (CA-S) JUNE 14, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JULY 3-5 OR 4-5, 2015 Sacramento Chess Championship See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. See Grand Prix. JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, Bay Area Chess GM Melikset Khachiyan Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27 by 6/12, 42 JULY 5, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) Championship after 6/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 14, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JULY 5, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies to players w + score Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34 by score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 (note date change) (MD) 6/12, 49 after 6/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. after 7/3. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Grand Prix. JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) JULY 5, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open See Nationals. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + See Grand Prix.

24th annual CHICAGO OPEN May 21-25 (norms possible), 22-25, 23-25 or 24-25, Memorial Day weekend $100,000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! Free lectures & analysis by GM John Fedorowicz, mixed doubles prizes $2000-1000-500-400-300-200! Open section, 5/21-25: 9 rounds, 40/2, SD/30, d10. Entry fee: $227 at chessaction.com by 5/20, $250 online Other sections: 7 rounds, 5/22-25, 40/2, SD/30, d10 (3- until 2 hrs before game or at site until 1 hr before. Open day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10; 2-day option, rds 1-4 G/30, Section, US players $100 more if not USCF or FIDE 2200/up. d10). All merge & play for same prizes. Senior 65/over in U1300/up $100 less. Online $5 less to ICA Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 N Milwaukee memb. Mail, phone or titled: see chesstour.com or TLA. Ave, Wheeling IL 60090. Free parking. In 8 sections: Minimum prize $300 for foreign GMs/IMs/WGMs who play all 9 games with no byes. No deduction from minimum prize. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-600-500-400- U1000 Section fee: $47 at chessaction.com by 5/20, $60 400, clear or tiebreak first $300 bonus, top FIDE U2400/unr online by 2 hrs before game or at site until 1 hr before game. $2000-1000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700: Each 5-day schedule (Open only): enter Thu to 6 pm, rds Thu 7 $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-400-300-300. pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. Under 1500, Under 1300: Each $4000-2000-1000-800- 4-day schedule (no Open): enter Fri to 6, rds Fri 7, Sat 11 600-500-400-300-300-300. & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. Under 1000: $700-400-200-100, unrated limit $200, trophy 3-day schedule (no Open): enter Sat to 10 am, rds Sat 11, to first 10, top U 800, U 600, U400, Unrated. 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 2-day schedule (no Open): enter Sun to 9 am, rds Sun 10, Unrateds allowed only in Open, Under 2300, Under 2100 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. or Under 1000 sections. Unrated prize limit $1000 in U2100. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (2 last 4 rds). Open must FIDE ratings used for Open, May official USCF for others. commit before rd 2, others rd 4. Unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. If any post-event rating posted 5/20/14-5/20/15 was more Hotel rates: 1-4 in room $107, 800-937-8461, 847-777- than 30 pts over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 6500, reserve by 5/7 or rate may increase. Prize limits if under 26 lifetime games as of 5/15 official: USCF membership required, see TLA or chesstour.com $1000 U1300, $1500 U1500, $2000 U1700, or $2500 U1900. for special rates. $15 service charge for refunds. Mixed Doubles prizes: $2000-1000-500-400-300-200. Blitz Sunday 10 pm, enter by 7 pm for lowest fee. Male/female, must average under 2200. Details in TLA. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.

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See Nationals. 33156. Contact Chris Stormont, Phone: 786-303-2437, Email: chris@stor- California, Southern montkingschess.com, Web: www.StormontKingsChess.com. JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) The Los Angeles Chess Club See Nationals. APR. 30, Casselberry Chess Club Quads Reg.: 6:00-10:00 PM. 3 Rds. Quads G/30 d5. Prize Fund TBD. Info: The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open (NV) www.LAChessClub.com; Contact: [email protected]; Saturdays: See Nationals. www.casselberrychessclub.com. or (407) 388-0636. 10am-10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11- , International Youth Championship (NV) MAY 16, CFCC Tornados at UUU 7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tournaments) – Details on our web site. JUNE 20-21 See Grand Prix. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., See Nevada. Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa , Kansas Open (KS) JUNE 4 & 11, 2015 Casselberry Chess Club Scholastic Champi- JULY 17-19 onship Monica& Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) Group Classes See Grand Prix. * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. 4SS, G/45 d5. Wirz Park, 806 Mark David Blvd., Casselberry, FL. EF: $10.00. Reg.: 6 PM. Rds.: 7-8:30PM. 2 Rds played on consecutive Thurs- USCF Junior Grand Prix! Connecticut days. Prize Fund: TBD. Info: (407) 388-0636 or www. casselberrychess MAY 2&3, 23&24, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 club.com. 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 MAY 15-17 OR 16-17, 23rd annual New York State Open (NY) LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. See Grand Prix. JUNE 12-14 OR 13-14, Sunshine Summer Open & Scholastic Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. 1-day option: $30/$20. Prizes: 1/2 collec- See Grand Prix. tions. Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or JUNE 5-7 OR 6-7, 21st Annual Northeast Open See Grand Prix. JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open www.LAChessClub.com. See Grand Prix. , LACC - Sat Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) JUNE 7, Northeast Open Sunday Quad MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Hotel, Stamford (see Northeast Open). EF: $20, JULY 26, Southern Open Sunday Quad 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 3RR, G/25 d5.Wyndham Orlando Resort (see Southern Open). EF: $20, 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. No prizes $10. at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 JUNE 13, 21st annual Robert Musicant/Donald Yazgoor Memorial or www.LAChessClub.com Scholastic AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International 5SS, G/30 d0. Norwalk Library, 2nd Flr. Auditorium, 1 Belden Ave., Nor- (note date change) (MD) MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 JRS See Grand Prix. 5 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler walk, CT 06850. Near Exit 1 from US-7. Open to all players finishing EF: LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No 12th grade or younger. $10 postmarked by 6/6/15. ALL-$15 after Prizes: prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: or at door. Trophies to Top 3 overall, Top 3 U-1200/UNR, Top Georgia Prizes: overall in grade categories K-2, 3-5, 6-8, Top U-1200/UNR in grade cat- 1pm & asap; done by 5. Trophies & medals; everyone receives , 2015 Atlanta Championship a prize! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free pizzas & juices. Info: egories K-2, 3-5, 6-8. Name of first overall is engraved on the Musicant MAY 29-31 OR 30-31 See Grand Prix. (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected]. Cup. Name of first U-1200/UNR is engraved on the Yazgoor Cup. Both cups are on permanent display in the Norwalk Library Main Branch Chil- , 2015 A.C.P. May Scholastic Championship , 2015 Westwood Spring Open MAY 31 MAY 10 dren’s Library. Reg.: 9:15-9:45. Sat 6/8: Rd. 1-10:00am, others ASAP. 4-SS, G/30 d5. Interactice College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree See Grand Prix. Lunchroom facility available for bag lunch. Pizza/desserts will be provided. Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. In 3 sections: Middle School: K-8, Elementary: Boards and sets will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one. MAY 16-17, 2015 Bobby Fischer Memorial K-6, and Primary: K-3. Entry Fee: $27 if received by May 28th; $30 at See Grand Prix. For more information contact: [email protected]. Chks site. Trophies to top 5, top unrated, top girl, top team of 3 same school. payable to Christopher Potts, mail to: Christopher Potts, 73 Nursery , MDC Scholastics Medals to every participant who doesn’t get a trophy. Registration: MAY 23 St., Norwalk, CT 06850. Include player’s full name, grade finishing 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Rounds: 11-12:30-2-3:30. Special: A master or 5-SS, G/30 d0. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven and USCF ID number. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted. W. Ave., Ontario, CA 91761, Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: expert will be on hand for FREE analysis. Bring chess equipment, none Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open supplied! Info: [email protected] or 478-973-9389. Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds.: 9:30- (VA) Hotels: See Info. Enter: www.americanchesspromotions.com or American 10:45-12:30-1:45-3. EF: $16 if received by 5/21, $20 door, SCCF See Grand Prix. Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204. membership required (13$ youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag) JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, Castle Chess Grand Prix Info: [email protected] On-line ent: www.scchess.com. Ent: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. SCCF, 1110 E. Philadelphia St., Apt. 9211, Ontario, CA 92507. JULY 19, Bradley Open Sunday Quad JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, 2015 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Clas- 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Hartford Hotel, Windsor Locks (see Bradley (VA) sic Open). EF: $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) MAY 24, MDC Hexes AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open See Grand Prix. 3-SS, G/90 d0. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven (MA) OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. 8-player sections by rating. EF: $21 if received See Grand Prix. gress (VA) by 5/22, $24 door. $$ 40-20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds.: See Grand Prix. 10:15-1:45-5:30. Ent: SCCF, 1110 E. Philadelphia St., Apt. 9211, Ontario, AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, 14th annual Manhattan Open (NY) CA 91761 On-line entry: www.scchess.com. See Grand Prix. Idaho MAY 25, MDC Action Swiss 5-SS, G/30 d0. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven District of Columbia JUNE 6, 2015 Boise Chess Festival 3-Events -Free Activities: Speed Chess Exhibition (casual-non rated); Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. $500 b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, JUNE 7, Metro Sunday Quads U2100/ Unr $80, U1800 $80, Under 1500 $80. EF: $20 if received by Giant Chess (casual-non rated); Boise Chess Festival Blitz (BLZ): 5 3-RR, G/85 d5. U.S. Chess Center, 410 8th Street, NW. EF: $20 $$ $40 rds, G/5 d0 - USCF Blitz Rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for 5/22, $25 at door. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds.: 10:15-11:30-1:15-2:30-3:45. each quad. Scholastic sections. G/25 d5. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Ent: SCCF, 1110 E. Philadelphia St., Apt. 9211, Ontario, CA 91761. On pairings & prizes. EF: Free. www.BoiseChessFestival.info, Contact: Julie Reg: 9:15-9:50. Open Rds. 10-1-4. Schol. start at 10:00 and usually end Nahlen 208.562.9785, email: [email protected]. line entry: www.scchess.com. by 1:00 (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php. MAY 30-31, May G/45 Weekender JUNE 13, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. US Chess Center, 410 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004. Illinois JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. EF: $30 ($20 if by 6/6). 5 USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Nationals. sections by age. Reg.: 12-12:45. Info: 202/857-4922. www.chessctr.org/ MAY 16, The Decatur Chess Club presents the Fred Pierce Memorial rbo.php. Open JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Open 4SS, G/70 d5, Held at the Decatur Hotel and Conference Center See Nationals. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open See Grand Prix. (4191 US 36 West, Decatur, IL 62522). Registration from 8:00-8:30, 4 JUNE 19, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) Rounds at 8:40, 11:15,1:45, & 4:15. Entry Fee: $25 on site; In honor of See Nevada. OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- Fred’s service to our country in WWII and Korea, we’re offering a $5 gress (VA) , 2015 National Open (NV) dollar discount to veterans of the U.S. military. Prizes based on entries JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21 See Grand Prix. and participation: 1st, 2nd & class prizes, youth prize (u18yrs), and the See Nationals. Fred Pierce Memorial Brilliancy Prize. A portion of the proceeds will JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) benefit a local charity, Games for Troops, which gives board games to See Nevada. Florida soldiers overseas and recovering in VA hospitals. Included with your entry fee is a wristband to visit Heroicon, a tabletop gaming convention JUNE 21, National Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. Boca Raton Chess Club hosted by Games for Troops the weekend of May 15-17. Details at: Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.heroicon.org. Stay for the weekend and enjoy the gaming convention! JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Advance entries can be emailed to: [email protected] or phone See Grand Prix. (217) 246-2540. For more info, Decatur Chess Club www.facebook.com/ Casselberry Chess Club (Orlando) groups/decaturchessclub/. JULY 19, Pacific Coast Open Sunday Quad THURSDAY NIGHTS QUADS. Scholastic and Non-Scholastic sections. 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Hotel, Agoura Hills (see Pacific Coast Open). Wirz Park, 806 Mark David Blvd., Casselberry, FL. Reg.: 6:-6:45 PM. MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 24th annual Chicago Open EF: $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends Info: www.casselberrychessclub.com or contact Herb Dickens at (407) See Grand Prix. 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. 388-0636. MAY 24, Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. (note date change) (MD) South Florida Chess Club See Grand Prix. MAY 25, Chicago Open Holiday Quad Wednesday’s 6:30-10:30pm. All games are G/85 d5, and they are all 4 3RR, G/25 d5. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Open). AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA- round tournaments. www.SouthFloridaChessClub.com. Questions? call EF: $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends N) 561-573-3677 or email [email protected]. 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. See Grand Prix. The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, Universal Annual Spring Swiss (MI) Conducts Private and Group Lessons, Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, See Grand Prix. Camps, Family Game Nights, Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play and Colorado more! Complimentary Refreshments, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting JUNE 12-14, 2015 U.S. Junior Open JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) Room, and more! Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL See Nationals.

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JUNE 12-14, 2015 U.S. Senior Open 150. 3 persons in each class or Combined. EF: $70. Free parking. To AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open See Nationals. reserve by phone call 337-235-1367 and reference Lafayette Chess Club See Grand Prix. Entry /Info: , 8th annual Chicago Class and Louisiana Open. RR: $99. www.lafayettechess.org. , Continental Open Sunday Quad JULY 17-19 OR 18-19 Checks payable to James MacManus, 225 West Main St., Lafayette, LA AUG. 16 See Grand Prix. 3RR, G/25 d5. Host Hotel at Cedar Lake (see Continental Open). EF: 70501; 337-234-1720. NE: No electronic devices of any kind in Tournament $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 , Chicago Class Sunday Quad Hall; no cell phones, no mon rois, no ipad/lpod touch, no cellphone JULY 19 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. 3RR, G/25 d5. Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Class). EF: $20, watches, no hearing aides, etc. Medically approved hearing aids may at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, be used; please bring supporting medical documentation. rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. Michigan , 4th Annual Washington International AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30) MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 24th annual Chicago Open (note date change) (MD) Maine (IL) See Grand Prix. JULY 11-12, 65th New Hampshire Open (NH) See Grand Prix. , 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30 MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, 2015 Gem City Open (OH) See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open See Grand Prix. (MA) , Universal Annual Spring Swiss See Grand Prix. MAY 29-31 OR 30-31 Indiana See Grand Prix. MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 24th annual Chicago Open JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) (IL) Maryland See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open (OH) MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, 2015 Gem City Open (OH) Maryland Chess Association Tournaments See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MCA runs several scholastic & open tournaments throughout Maryland each month. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess.com. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, Universal Annual Spring Swiss (MI) Maryland scholastic players can qualify for a $41,000 scholarship See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. awarded each year that covers 4 years of tuition & fees at UMBC (Uni- JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) versity of Maryland, Baltimore County). Minnesota See Grand Prix. MAY 22-25 OR 23-25, 3rd Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 24th annual Chicago Open AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open (OH) (IL) See Grand Prix. JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) See Grand Prix. , 10th annual Indianapolis Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30 JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. JUNE 26-28, 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) See Grand Prix. See Virginia. Iowa JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) See Virginia. Mississippi USCF Junior Grand Prix! , 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) JUNE 27-28, World Open Warmup (VA) JULY 24-26 OR 25-26 MAY 16-17, 2015 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open See Grand Prix. A weekend Scholastic Open Tournament with five sections, Friday night See Grand Prix. Blitz, and Saturday night bughouse. Individual and Team Awards. Sections: JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 (VA) K-12, K-6: 5 Round Swiss, G/75 d5. K-3, K-6 U800, K-12 U1200: 7 Round See Virginia. Missouri Swiss, G/45 d5. Where: The Grand River Center, 500 Bell St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Hotel: Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark 350 Bell St., JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 24th annual Chicago Open Dubuque, IA 52001. Reg.: Online at www.onlineregistraton.cc. On-Site (VA) (IL) Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Rds.: Sections with G/45 TC: Rd. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 1: 10:00 am, Lunch: Rd. 2: 12:30 pm, Rd. 3: 2:30 pm, Rd. 4: 4:30 pm, Rd. JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open A State Championship Event! 5: 9:00 am, Rd. 6: 11:00 am, Lunch: Rd. 7: 1:30 pm; Sections with (VA) JUNE 27, Missouri Novice Championship - A Rated Beginner Open G/75 TC: Rd. 1: 10:00 am, Lunch: Rd. 2: 1:30 pm, Rd. 3: 4:30 pm, Rd. 4: See Grand Prix. Tournament (RBO) 9:00 am, Lunch: Rd. 5: 12:30 pm. Entry Fee: $45 if postmarked by April , World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (VA) Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000. 4 rounds, 15, $50 if postmarked by May 1, $55 postmarked after 5/1, $60 on site. JULY 5 Game in 60 d5. Location: Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. See Grand Prix. Prize Info: Trophies for Top 10 Individuals all sections (Unrated 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. Registration: 8:30-9:30. players in Open section cannot qualify for class prizes). Class Trophies AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International Round Times: 10am, 1, 3:30, 6. Entry Fee: $15 pre-registered (payment (9 each section) K-12 Open: Top 3 U1600, U1400, U1200 each. K-12 (note date change) received by 6/26) $20 on site. MCA Required available onsite for $5, U1200: Top 3 U900, U600, Unrated each. K-6 Open Top 3 U1000, U800, See Grand Prix. (O.S.A), No 1/2pt byes. Prizes: based on 10: 1st $100 + Novice State U600. K- 6 U800 Top 3 U 600 U400 Unrated, each. K-3 Open Top 3 U400, Champion Trophy, 2nd $60 3rd $30. Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) U200, Unrated, each. Team Awards (total of top 3 individual scores): Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928 [email protected] Plaques for Top 3 Teams K-3, K-6 Open & Reserve, K-12 Open & Reserve. See Grand Prix. USCF Junior Grand Prix! Teams may be of common school or chess club per USCF current regu- OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- lations. Send Entry Fee to: Checks payable to “Chess in Iowa,” c/o gress (VA) A State Championship Event! , Missouri Class Championship James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pt. Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Include See Grand Prix. JUNE 27-28 name, USCF ID, Section, Team, phone #, email address. You may register Where every player can become a State Champion! 5SS, G/115 d5. Location in advance for main event, and bughouse. Hotel: Grand Harbor Resort : The Missouri Chess Association will host the tournament at and Waterpark, $119 chess rate includes 4 passes to waterpark. Rate Massachusetts The Chess Club and Scholastic Center. 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, guaranteed through April 14. Reservations: Phone (866) 690-4006 and MO 63108. Prizes: $150-1st, $75-2nd, in each section: Master, Expert, ask for the Ice Harbor Chess Group rate. Side Events: Unrated Scholastic MAY 15-17 OR 16-17, 23rd annual New York State Open (NY) A, B, C, D, E/Under 1200. The 2015 Missouri Class Champion Plaque for K-3, 4-6, and 7-12 (same registration details as open). Blitz Chess See Grand Prix. awarded to the winner of each section. Registration: 8:30-9:30; Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-9:30-2 Entry Fee: $35 pre-registered by 6/26. Tournament Friday Night; Bughouse Tournament Saturday Night; Saturday MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, 84th Massachusetts Open - Sunday Friends and Family Rated & Unrated. Entry Fee: $5.00 per $40 on site. On Site cash only. Free Entry to GM/IM. Max 1 half bye; See Grand Prix. Entries/Info: player/event. Additional Info: Visit www.iceharborchess.com for details MCA required, O.S.A., available on site from $5. Bob Howe, on tournament, playing site, hotel, and area attraction or email James USCF Junior Grand Prix! 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928 [email protected] at: [email protected]. JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24, JULY 1, Wachusett CC “B” Division Champi- “Playing up” one section is allowed. Players paired only with those in onship their own section. (Small sections could be combined for pairings only. MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 24th annual Chicago Open 5SS, G/100 d5. McKay Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg State University, Combined sections use prize pairing in last round) Other state players (IL) 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $10 semi-annual club dues. welcome. See Grand Prix. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) JUNE 6-7, Port of Burlington Open chess books to 1st, 2nd, top U1600, U1400, 1200. Info: George Mirijanian, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345- JULY 17-19, Kansas Open (KS) 5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org Air-conditioned, plenty of free See Grand Prix. parking. W. Kansas AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) , 21st Annual Northeast Open (CT) JULY 17-19, Kansas Open JUNE 5-7 OR 6-7 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 13, West Newbury June Hexes Nebraska Each six people will be divided into a hex. Play five people close to you Kentucky in rating! 5 Rd. RR G/30 d5. Town Hall Annex, 381 Main St., West JULY 17-19, Kansas Open (KS) MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, 2015 Gem City Open (OH) Newbury, MA 01985. EF: $20 by 6 June, $25 at site. $$GTD: $70-30. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Reg.: 10-10:45. Rds.: 11-1-2:15-3:30-4:45. No byes or withdraws available. AUG. 1-2, National State Games of America Chess Tournament - All players agree to play all rounds. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) Lincoln, Nebraska See Grand Prix. Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea [email protected]. USCF Sanctioned and rated, but no USCF membership required. OPEN: www.relyeachess.com. No refreshments available onsite. Maps for 5rd SS, G/120 d5; Open, U 1800, U1600 (August 1-2, 2015). RESERVE: dining provided. W. 5rd SS, G/60 d5; Reserve Class B/C, Class D, Class E and below (U Louisiana 1200), and Unrated (August 1, 2015). JUNIOR OPEN: 4rd SS, G/40 d5 JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open (Under age 19) (August 1, 2015). SCHOLASTIC: 5rd SS, G/30 d5; (Under USCF Junior Grand Prix! (VA) age 13 and rated under 1200) Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H, Under MAY 23-24, Louisiana Open 2015 See Grand Prix. 400, Unrated (August 1, 2015). EF: Determined by section and date of 5SS, G/120 d5s except for Rd.1-G/75. Web: Complete details at JULY 11-12, 65th New Hampshire Open (NH) entry. Early entry fees: Open $30, Reserve $25, Junior $19, Scholastic www.lafayettechess.org. Site: Best Western Vermilion Suites, 125 E. See Grand Prix. $18. No entry fee for GMs or IMs. All entries online only. No byes in Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508. Reg. Sat. 8:30-9:45 a.m. Rounds: Entry to: Questions: , 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) second half of event. www.SGA2015.com/chess. Sat. 10am, 1:30 pm & 6pm. Sun: 9am, 1pm. Byes: One 1/2 pt bye JULY 17-19 OR 18-19 Mike Gooch: [email protected] or (402) 333-0722. NOTE: Youth available if requested before 2d rd. Prizes: 70% returned; 1st 200 2nd See Grand Prix.

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players who play in the OPEN section can be recognized for “Chess 5SS. G/5 d2. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes(b/20): $125, 5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ Magnet School Junior Grand Prix” points provided they are a current Class prize based on entries. EF: $10. Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rd. 1: 7:45. 07960. If staying, for chess rate ($99 per night for first 40 room nights member of the USCF. Info: [email protected] 201-961-4029. reserved, $115 after), please make reservations at https:// , 23rd annual New York State Open (NY) resweb.passkey.com/go/NJChess2015. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention MAY 15-17 OR 16-17 NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. See Grand Prix. Nevada walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. Las Vegas Chess Center MAY 16, Central Jersey Chess Tournament In three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Las Vegas Chess Center, 727 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101, corner of Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 6 sections: 4 rated, 2 Ten. Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first place. Reg- 8th inside the Learning Village in Downtown. We meet on Fridays from unrated. Open, U1200: K-12, 3SS, G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-8, 4SS, G/25 istration: Saturday, May 24, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then 6 to 10 pm, G/75, +30, EF: $2 and Sundays from 12 to 6pm, 4 Rds. d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4SS, unrated, no clocks. Tro- ASAP, with lunch break after Round Two. EF: $30 if postmarked by May G/40 d5, EF: $5 with prizes back to winners. Sets, clocks, water and phies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and top school or club team per section, medals to 18th. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with coffee provided, for more info visit lasvegaschesscenter.com or call all! $35 pre-reg online by 5/14, $45 on-site. Reg.: 1:15-1:45, sections entry fee. April Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 4 702-283-9512. end between 4-6pm. Full details & pre-reg at njchess.com. Seymour Terrace, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Call 973-343-3260 for infor- , Fair Lawn Saturday Quads mation or email [email protected]. Entries must include name, USCF JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) MAY 16 ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, See Nationals. ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 section, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Online JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open PM, 3:45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; entries $32 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-15 until 5-21-14 at midnight. See Nationals. www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. W. JUNE 19, Youth Trophy Tournament MAY 25, Viking Club Swiss (QC) MAY 16, May Madness See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/25 d5.Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 3-SS. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: 89109. Hotel reservation: 800-732-7117. Open to players age 14 & under. $40, $30 members. Prize Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Under MAY 30, Cherry Street Open 3 sections: Open, U1000, U700. Trophies top 5 in each section, top 2 prize, based on 8 players. Minimum $100 to 1st. More or larger prizes if See Grand Prix. in each 200 point rating group and unrated. Must be 3 players eligible there are more entries. Reg.: 11:00-11:40 a.m. Rds.: 11:45, 1:00, 2:15, MAY 30, Hamilton Chess Club Quads for each prize to be awarded. EF: $39 by 5/25, $50 later. REG.: 9-9:30 3:30, 4:45, 6:00 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round a.m. RDS.: 10-11:30-1-2:30-4. www.VegasChessFestival.com. W. 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., 5. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open , Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sec- Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact See Nationals. MAY 17 tions email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W. JUNE 20, National Open Blitz Sectionals (BLZ) SITE: BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ USCF Junior Grand Prix! RR G/3 +2. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 07601. 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS A State Championship Event! 89109. Hotel reservation: 800-732-7117. 10-12 player. $100-60, 2nd half OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req’d For Sections 3, MAY 30-31, 2015 NJ State Junior Championship $40, in each section. EF: $30. www.VegasChessFestival.com. REG.: 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or [email protected] ADV EF (pmk 5SS, G/75 d5. ICA Fair Lawn, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ (973) by 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 p.m. W. by May 13th) $25 At Site $30. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late 219-6877. 2 Sections. Grades 9-12: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative for the Denker Tournament JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 5SS, G/60 d5. Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. during the U.S. Open 2015. Grades K-8: Trophies to Top 8 players. First 89109. In 4 Sections by age: 14 & Under, 14 & Under Reserve (under Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF place player is New Jersey’s representative for the Dewain Barber Tour- nament during the U.S. Open 2015. Entries postmarked by 5/17/15 to 1000), 9 & Under, 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies to top 10 in rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entry fee: $35, each section plus class and team trophies. 1st Place in each section onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 1:00pm and wins a Computer loaded with valuable Chess Software and hundreds 800 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and 5:00pm Saturday, 10:00am and 1:00pm Sunday. Email Noreen@ of Videos, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated deanofchess.com for more information. players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $89 by 5/25, $99 by unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. 6/15, $120 later. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested in Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or MAY 31, FCA Sunday G/60 Quads advance. REG: 8-9 a.m. RDS: 10-1-4, 10-1. Youth Blitz 6/19 6:30 p.m. unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable 3RR. G/60 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: Trophy or ($20 by 5/25 $25 later). HR: $69, $89 Friday and Saturday. (800) 732- To: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury ($)65% per Quad. EF: $10(trophy), $20(cash). Reg.: 11:00-11:45pm. 7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W. Rounds: 12:00, 2:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected], 201-961- PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFes- MAY 17, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship 4029. tival.com. W. See Grand Prix. MAY 31, Sunday Quads JUNE 21, National Open Blitz (BLZ) MAY 17, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: See Grand Prix. Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. (CA-S) b/20) 1st - 3rd $100, $75, $50, TU1200 $25, INFO 201 287 0250 or See Grand Prix. [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by May 13th) $25 At Site $30. MAY 31, Westfield Octos Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye 3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA- for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF per 8-player section: 1st $60, 2nd $40, Under prize $25. Under number N) payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 determined by rating of 4th seed. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15- See Grand Prix. Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W. 2:00 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548- OCT. 8-12 OR 9-12, 2015 Millionaire Chess Open II MAY 17, Sunday Quads See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: 8432 or 848-219-1358. $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 USCF Junior Grand Prix! New Hampshire p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24, Wednesday G/90 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. 4-SS. G/85 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. 1 game , Londonderry High School Scholastic (K-12) EF: Prize Fund: MAY 16 , Westfield Quads per week. $40, $30 members. $210 b/8 paid entries. 4SS. G/30 d5. 295 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053. 4 Sections: MAY 17 Prizes: $100-60, U1800 $50. More prizes if 10+ paid entries. Reg.: 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: Novice, Beginner, Intermed., Open. Trophies to top 3 in each section, 6:45-7:25 p.m. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. on the dates listed. 2 byes allowed. Must $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. medals. Sched: Reg. 9:00-9:45am. Round 1: 10:00am. EF: $5 if info commit prior to round 3. Info: [email protected], 732- Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@ recd by 5/15. $9 at door. Ent/info: [email protected], 499-0118, 760-583-8429. www.nhchess.org. Affiliate: Tournament in a Box. gmail. com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub. blogspot.com and www.westfieldchessclub.com. JUNE 5-7 OR 6-7, 21st Annual Northeast Open (CT) , The Well School Scholastic (K-12) JUNE 6 , 3rd Thursday Quads See Grand Prix. 4SS. G/30 d5. 36 Well School Rd., Peterborough, NH 03458. 3 Sections: MAY 21 , 1st Saturday Quads Novice, Intermed, Open. Trophies to top 3 in each section, medals. 3 RR, G/30 d5. Quads grouped by rating. All the King’s Men Chess & JUNE 6 3-RR. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: Sched: Reg. 9:00-9:45am. Round 1: 10:00am. EF: $5 if info recd by 6/5. Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Broad- Prizes: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Reg.: 12:15- $9 at door. Ent/info: [email protected], www.nhchess.org. way, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot EF: Reg.: Rds.: 12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 3:15, 5:30 p.m. Info: chessmates@ Affiliate: Tournament in a Box. win more than $10. $12.50, members $10. 6-6:45 pm. 7-8-9 pm. Info: [email protected]. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. , 65th New Hampshire Open JULY 11-12 w/$1surcharge. Bring a clock! , FCA 2015 Junior (Under 16) Championship See Grand Prix. JUNE 7 MAY 22-25 OR 23-25, 3rd Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) 4SS, G/30 d5. FCA, 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: Trophies AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open See Grand Prix. Top 5; Top FCA Student gets his/her name engraved on plaque. Entry (MA) Fee: Reg.: , 4th Saturday Quads $15; (1)1/2 pt. bye any rd. Must notify b/4 rd.1. 11:00A- See Grand Prix. MAY 23 11:45A. Rounds: 12P, 1P, 2P, 3P. Info: [email protected], 3-RR. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: 201-961-4029. $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Reg.: 12:15- New Jersey 12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 3:15, 5:30 p.m. Info: chessmates@ JUNE 7, Sunday Quads EF: Luther Acres Chess Club chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 Play every other Sunday. See website for times & events, 560 Sarah , Fair Lawn Saturday Quads MAY 23 p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], Place #130, Vineland, NJ 08360. Contact: Evan Cortes. Contact Phone: ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. 856-265-9239. Email: [email protected]. Website: luther- $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 acreschess.org. Club Membership Not Required, Casual Play, USCF Rated PM, 3:45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; JUNE 7, Westfield Quads Events, Unrated Events, Blitz Events, Private Lessons Offered, Under www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: EF: Reg.: Age 18 Welcome, Refreshments, Handicap Accessible. , 71st Annual U.S. Amateur East Champi- $60 to first in each section. $25, $20 Members. 1:15-2:00 p.m. MAY 23-25 OR 24-25 Rds.: Info: , Viking Club Swiss (QC) onship 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@ MAY 4 gmail. com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub. See Grand Prix. See Nationals. blogspot.com and www.westfieldchessclub.com. , Fair Lawn Saturday Quads , Sunday Quads MAY 9 MAY 24 , Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: JUNE 13 4-SS. G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 $40, members $30. Prize Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Under PM, 3:45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], prize, based on 8 players. Minimum $80 to 1st. More or larger prizes if www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. there are more entries. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, MAY 15, FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania (BLZ) MAY 24, U.S. Amateur K-8 East Under 1200 6:15 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. Info:

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[email protected], 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Entry forms MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. , Sunday Quads available at nmchess.org. Payment by PayPal accepted but must be 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 14 received by 11:59 P.M. May 14, 2015. After that $15 late fee must 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: , Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Rated (BLZ) be included Players 11 years of age or less must be accompanied by a MAY 22 $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 See Grand Prix. Rds.: Info: parent or other responsible adult. Entrants will be assigned to Sections p.m. 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. [email protected], , 3rd Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429. based on their highest ratings after January 1, 2015. Playing in a higher MAY 22-25 OR 23-25 section will not be permitted. The purpose of the Tournament is to com- See Grand Prix. , Westfield Quads JUNE 14 pose a NM team of Class Champions to take on a similar team from , Marshall Saturday G/30 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: MAY 23 Colorado for the Southern Rocky Team Championship Trophy. W. 5SS, G/25 d5. Two sections. 1800+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. , 20th annual Pacific Coast Open U2100: $100. U1800: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1500: $100. EF: Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@ JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 (CA-S) $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-3:45-5. Limit two byes; request gmail. com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub. See Grand Prix. by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. blogspot.com and www.westfieldchessclub.com. MAY 23, Super Saturday Night Action in Brooklyn! Near Barclays JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) New York Center! See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/15): 100-75 U1600-75 mixed doubles 75 (mixed JUNE 26-28, 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) MAY 5, 12, 19, Kingsmen Club Championship doubles pair must be announced at entry with combined average rating See Virginia. 6 rds., G/55 d5. Two rds. per night. Limited to 30 players. Contact: Bob U2200.) EF: $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 Max one bye, request at entry. Ali at [email protected] or 917-886-6718 to register in advance. EF deducted from prize for IM’s and GM’s. Brooklyn Chess Club: New JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) Reg.: 5:30-6:16pm on May 5. Kingsmen Chess Club, Magnolia Tree Earth See Virginia. York Chess and Game Shop located across the street from Barclay’s Ctr., 677 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11216. Prizes: 90% of entry fees Center, 20 minutes from Manhattan: Near All Trains: Take N, Q, R, B. D, JUNE 27-28, World Open Warmup (VA) returned as prizes. 1st: 40%; 2nd: 30%; Top U1600: 20%. USCF Rated. 2, 3, 4, 5 to Atlantic Ave. - Barclays Center. Walk 2 blocks South to 192 See Grand Prix. EF: Club Members $20; non-members of club $30. Byes: available but Flatbush Avenue. www.nycchesstournaments.com/, phone 718-398- must notify before rd. three. Dir: gg train to Bedford-Nostrand stop. 3727. Register in advance by email, phone, on-site registration up until JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 (VA) See Virginia. USCF Junior Grand Prix! the beginning of round 1. MAY 7, 14, 21, 28, 7th Long Island CC Spring Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship 4SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East (VA) MAY 24, 61st Binghamton Open Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $85-60. Top U-2000, See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/65 d5. Prizes: $300 b/24. Open-$100-$60-$30; Reserve-$50- U-1500/unr. $45 ea. EF: $30(cash). Non-LICC members +$10. Reg.: $40-$20 (U1700). EF: Open $25, Reserve $20 (U1700). Cash only on JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open 7:15-7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes site. Schedule: Registration 8:45-9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:30- (VA) 1-4. Info: www.lichessclub.com. Skittles rm. 4:45. Entry: payable to: “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., See Grand Prix. MAY 15, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, [email protected]. JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MAY 24, Marshall Sunday G/45 See Grand Prix. MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4SS, G/40 d5. Two sections. 1600+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80. U2100 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International $100; U1800 $60. U1600: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1300: $100. (note date change) (MD) MAY 15-17 OR 16-17, 23rd annual New York State Open EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4-5:45. Limit two byes; request See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open USCF Junior Grand Prix! MAY 25, Marshall Memorial Day Celebration (MA) MAY 15-17, 16-17 OR 17, Marshall Monthly U2300 5SS, G/25 d5. $540 b/45: $120-100-80-60. U2000 $80; U1700 $60; See Grand Prix. 5SS, 40/90 SD30 +30inc. Two sections. 1600+: $820 b/35: $300- U1400 $40. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-3:45-5. Limit 150-100. U2200 $145; U2000 $125. U1600: $400 b/17: $120-100-80. two byes; request by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, 14th annual Manhattan Open (NY) NYC. 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. U1300: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs. $40. Rds.: 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 day in round MAY 28, Marshall Thursday Action AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Limit two 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, See Grand Prix. byes; request by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- 212-477-3716. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. gress (VA) MAY 16, Super Saturday Night Action in Brooklyn! Near Barclays MAY 29, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action See Grand Prix. Center! 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/15): 100-75 U1600-75 mixed doubles 75 (mixed MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. doubles pair must be announced at entry with combined average rating 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. New Mexico U2200.) EF: $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 Max one bye, request at entry. , Marshall Saturday G/60 EF deducted from prize for IM’s and GM’s. Brooklyn Chess Club: New MAY 30 USCF Junior Grand Prix! 4SS, G/55 d5. Two sections. 1800+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. York Chess and Game Shop located across the street from Barclay’s MAY 16-17, 2015 New Mexico Class Championship Open U2100: $100. U1800: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1500: $100. EF: Open to all ages. 4/SS, G/90 +5/d. Tournament held at the Meadowlark Center, 20 minutes from Manhattan: Near All Trains: Take N, Q, R, B. D, $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Limit two byes; request by Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Lane SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Co- 2, 3, 4, 5 to Atlantic Ave. - Barclays Center. Walk 2 blocks South to 192 rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. sponsored by the Meadowlark Chess Group & the New Mexico Chess Flatbush Avenue. www.nycchesstournaments.com/, phone 718-398- Organization. Open to out of state players, but only NM residents can 3727. Register in advance by email, phone, on-site registration up until MAY 30, Super Saturday Night Action in Brooklyn! Near Barclays be declared NM class champions. Tie breaks if necessary. Sections: the beginning of round 1. Center! Master/Expert, A,B,C,D,E. May 2015 USCF data base ratings used. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/15): 100-75 U1600-75 mixed doubles 75 (mixed MAY 19, Marshall Masters doubles pair must be announced at entry with combined average rating Prizes: $100/75 each section b/10 per section. Section winners are 4SS, G/25 d5. Open to USCF 2000+ and players with a plus score in official 2015 NM class champions and will receive a proof certificate. U2200.) EF: $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 Max one bye, request at entry. any MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $500 Gtd: EF deducted from prize for IM’s and GM’s. Brooklyn Chess Club: New Highest finishing NM residents to play in the Annual team match vs. $170-130-100. U2300: $100. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- Colorado, 6/20 in Raton. EF all sections $30. Rds. 9am & 2pm both York Chess and Game Shop located across the street from Barclay’s 10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. Center, 20 minutes from Manhattan: Near All Trains: Take N, Q, R, B. D, days. Reg: Sat. 8-8:35 A.M. No half point byes may be requested. Reg. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. arriving after 8:35am may receive forced ½ pt. bye first round at 2, 3, 4, 5 to Atlantic Ave. - Barclays Center. Walk 2 blocks South to 192 discretion of TD & no later rd byes. Late Fee: $15 if entry not MAY 21, Marshall Thursday Action Flatbush Avenue. www.nycchesstournaments.com/, phone 718-398- received by May 14, 2015 Noon Mail pickup at Post Office. Fees 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, 3727. Register in advance by email, phone, on-site registration up until the beginning of round 1. MAY 31, 4th Sunday Quads Albany Area Chess Club, resumption of Sunday Quads in memory of Norma Shelly. 3R Quad w/8, 12 o/w SS, G/60 d5. 251 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY. Two Sections: U1900, U1500. Prize: 1st $30. EF: $15 NO TOURNAMENTS IN YOUR AREA? cash,check, no cc. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3. Reg.: 9:15-9:45, 1/2 bye 2nd rd. only, req before 1st rd. Membership in USCF must be current. Adv. entry to: [email protected] by Thurs. before event. C. Eson TD. WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE? MAY 31, Marshall Sunday G/30 5SS, G/25 d5. Two sections. 1600+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80. U2100 Do you need to go out of town for tournament play? Would you and others in your area like $100; U1800 $60. U1600: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1300: $100. the convenience of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one! EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-3:45-5. Limit two byes; request by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- It’s not much work to hold a small tournament, and there is little risk if you use a low-cost 477-3716. site and avoid guaranteed prizes. You might even make a profit! Either a based-on Swiss with USCF Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 33rd Nassau Class projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a trophy tournament will virtually guarantee 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 4-SS. 6 sections. Master-Expert, EF: $36 by 5/29. $$ (256 b/8) 176, U2200 80. taking in more in fees than you pay out in prizes. Class A, U2000/UR. EF: $31 by 5/29. $$ (216 b/8) 144-72. Class B, U1800/UR. EF: $26 by 5/29. $$ (176 b/8) 112-64. Class C, U1600/UR. The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the annual rating supplement and have EF: $21 by 5/29. $$ (136 b/8) 88-48. Class D, U1400/UR. EF: $16 by access to the TD/Affiliate area of our website. 5/29. $$ (96 b/8) 64-32. Class E/UR: U1200/UR, EF: $11 by 5/29. $$ (56 b/8) 56 All, EF: $7 more at site. Non-mem $10 more. 2 byes 1-4. Remember, you can both run and play in a small event. Many of them wouldn’t be held if the Rds.: 7:15 Mons. [email protected] Reg.: 7-7:15 PM. Ent: Harold. organizer/TD couldn’t play. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. USCF Junior Grand Prix! Want to know more? Contact Joan Du Bois at [email protected]. We’ll be glad to help JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, JULY 6, Marshall Slow Mondays 6SS, G/90+30inc. Two sections. 1800+ — FIDE Rated: $550 b/31: you be part of the promotion of American chess! $150-120-100-80. U2100: $100. U1800: $550 b/31: $150-120-100-80. U1500: $100. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs. $30. Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Limit two

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byes; request by rd. 4. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. $150-120-100-80. U2100: $100. U1800: $550 b/31: $150-120-100-80. 212-477-3716. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. U1500: $100. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. Rds.:7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- JUNE 2, Marshall Tuesday Action JUNE 19, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action 4SS, G/25 d5. $420 b/35: $120-100-80-60. U2000: $60. EF: $40, MCC 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, 477-3716. Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. USCF Junior Grand Prix! marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 15, 22, 29, AUG. 5, 12, 19, Marshall Slow Wednesdays U2000 JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed USCF Junior Grand Prix! Night Chess! JUNE 19-21, 20-21 OR 21, Marshall Monthly U2300 6SS, G/90+30inc. Two sections. 1400-1999: $550 b/31: $150-120- Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 5SS, 40/90 SD30 +30inc. Two sections. 1600+: $820 b/35: $300- 100-80. U1800: $100. U1400: $550 b/31: $150-120-100-80. U1200: Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members 150-100. U2200 $145; U2000 $125. U1600: $400 b/17: $120-100-80. $100. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. U1300: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs. $40. Rds.: 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. request by rd. 4. marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477- 3716. USCF Junior Grand Prix! 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Limit two JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24, JULY 1, 8, Marshall Slow Wednesdays U2000 JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) 6SS, G/90+30inc. Two sections. 1400-1999: $550 b/31: $150-120- byes; request by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. See Grand Prix. 212-477-3716. 100-80. U1800: $100. U1400: $550 b/31: $150-120-100-80. U1200: AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open (OH) $100. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs. $30. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; JUNE 25, Marshall Thursday Action See Grand Prix. request by rd. 4. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, 477-3716. MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. (note date change) (MD) JUNE 4, Marthall Thursday Action See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. (MA) JUNE 26, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz - FIDE Rated (BLZ) See Grand Prix. USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. , Long Island CC June Open AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, 14th annual Manhattan Open JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, JULY 2 , 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East JUNE 26-28 See Grand Prix. See Virginia. Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members JUNE 27, Marshall Saturday G/30 See Grand Prix. +$10. Reg.: 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 5SS, G/25 d5. Two sections. 1800+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. , 2nd annual New York State Blitz Championship (BLZ) 2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. U2100: $100. U1800: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1500: $100. EF: SEPT. 4 See Grand Prix. USCF Junior Grand Prix! $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-3:45-5. Limit two byes; request , Marshall Slow Thursdays Open - by rd. 3. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7, 137th annual NY State Championship JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, JULY 2, 9 See Grand Prix. FIDE Rated JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) 6SS, G/90+30inc. $550 b/31: $150-120-100-80. U2000: $100. EF: $50, See Virginia. OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- MCC Mbrs. $30. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. gress (VA) , World Open Warmup (VA) marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 27-28 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. , Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action JUNE 5 , Marshall Sunday G/45 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, JUNE 28 4SS, G/40 d5 1600+: $460 b/39: MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. . Two sections. $120-100-80. U2100 North Carolina U1600: $460 b/39: 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $100; U1800 $60. $120-100-80-60. U1300: $100. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4-5:45. Limit two byes; request MAY 22-25 OR 23-25, 3rd Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) JUNE 5-7 OR 6-7, 21st Annual Northeast Open (CT) by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 (VA) JUNE 13, Porter Evette Memorial at Orchard Lake JUNE 5-7, 6-7 OR 7, Marshall Monthly Grand Prix - FIDE Rated See Virginia. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 30, Marshall Masters JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) JUNE 6, TRM 95 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. at Boys & Girls Club, 544 Broadway, Rensselaer, 12144. 4SS, G/30 d5. JUNE 26-28, 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) EF: JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship Free, free parking. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs., 6/4. (VA) See Virginia. Details www.maketherightmove.org. See Grand Prix. JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) JUNE 6, Super Saturday Night Action in Brooklyn! Near Barclays See Virginia. Center! JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open (VA) 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/15): 100-75 U1600-75 mixed doubles 75 (mixed JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship See Grand Prix. doubles pair must be announced at entry with combined average rating (VA) U2200.) EF: $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 Max one bye, request at entry. JULY 2, Marshall Thursday Action See Grand Prix. EF deducted from prize for IM’s and GM’s. Brooklyn Chess Club: New 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open York Chess and Game Shop located across the street from Barclay’s MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. (VA) Center, 20 minutes from Manhattan: Near All Trains: Take N, Q, R, B. D, 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. 2, 3, 4, 5 to Atlantic Ave. - Barclays Center. Walk 2 blocks South to 192 , Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action Flatbush Avenue. www.nycchesstournaments.com/, phone 718-398- JULY 3 JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, See Grand Prix. 3727. Register in advance by email, phone, on-site registration up until MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. the beginning of round 1. 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) (MD) JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- JULY 3-5, 4-5 OR 5, Marshall Monthly Grand Prix - FIDE Rated See Grand Prix. ments! See Grand Prix. 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less JULY 4, Marshall Saturday G/45 See Grand Prix. for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, 4SS, G/40 d5. Two sections. 1600+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U2100: $100. U1600: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1300: $100. EF: OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, gress (VA) every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4-5:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. See Grand Prix. , TRM 207 JUNE 7 , Marshall Tuesday Action at Riverbank State Park, 145 St. & Riverside Dr., NYC, 12203. 4SS, G/30 JULY 7 4SS, G/25 d5. $420 b/35: $120-100-80-60. U2000: $60. EF: $40, MCC d5. EF: Free Scholastic, free parking. Pre-Register required by 8:00 PM Ohio Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. Fri., 6/5. Check-in at site by 9:15 required. Details: www.therightmove.org. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. MAY 8, DCC Friday Nite Quick #16 (QC) , Marshall Thursday Action 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: JUNE 11 , Marshall Thursday Action 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, JULY 9 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. MAY 15, DCC Friday Nite Quick #17 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club is at 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. At the JUNE 12, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action JULY 10, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, WORLD A’FAIR - It will be loud, fun, noisy, and loud. Pay EF at 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2100, U1900: $50. EF: $40, Dayton Chess Club, receive ticket for World A’Fair Walk 1/2 block to MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. the Dayton/Montgomery County Convention Ctr Registration Ends 7:15 2. Web: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. p.m. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. 1 bye. Prizes: based on entries. JUNE 13, Marshall Saturday G/45 JULY 11, Marshall Saturday G/45 EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461- 4SS, G/40 d5. Two sections. 1800+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. 4SS, G/40 d5. Two sections. 1700+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. 6283. U2100: $100. U1800: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1500: $100. EF: U2100: $100. U1700: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1400: $100. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4-5:45. Limit two byes; request by MAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25, 24th annual Chicago Open $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4-5:45. Limit two byes; request by (IL) rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. rd 2. Website: marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477- See Grand Prix. JUNE 13-14, 2015 Can-Am International Chess Tournament 3716. See Grand Prix. MAY 22, DCC Friday Nite Quick #18 (QC) JULY 12, Marshall Sunday G/60 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: JUNE 14, Marshall Sunday G/60 4SS, G/55 d5. Two sections. 1500+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80. U2100 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 4SS, G/55 d5. Two sections. 1600+: $460 b/39: $120-100-80. U2100 $100; U1800 $60. U1500: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1200: $100. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. $100; U1800 $60. U1600: $460 b/39: $120-100-80-60. U1300: $100. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Limit two byes; request EF: $40, MCC Mbrs. $20. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Limit two byes; request by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, 2015 Gem City Open See Grand Prix. by rd. 2. marshallchessclub.org 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. USCF Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 18, Marshall Thursday Action JULY 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3, 10, 17, Marshall Slow Mondays MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, Universal Annual Spring Swiss (MI) 4SS, G/25 d5. $325 b/28: $100-75-50. U2200, U1900: $50. EF: $40, 6SS, G/90+30inc. Two sections. 1800+ — FIDE Rated: $550 b/31: See Grand Prix.

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JUNE 5, DCC Friday Nite Quick #19 (QC) AUG. 9, Cleveland Open Sunday Quad 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel (see Cleveland Open). section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 EF: $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends only. RDS.:7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehigh- DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00. valleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. JUNE 12, DCC Friday Nite Quick #20 (QC) AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) Every Saturday - LVCA Quads/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: See Grand Prix. G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Holy Trinity 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: Open DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. RBO Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 (BLZ) Event USCF Junior Grand Prix! Oklahoma , Toledo June Swiss Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, more JUNE 13 MAY 23-24, Hwy Express FIDE Chess Tournament prizes if 12 or more. Bruce, 484-866-3045. Info: [email protected]. Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo See Grand Prix. MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington , 70th Oklahoma Open State Championship Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: JUNE 27-28 Info at www.mastermindschess.org. See Grand Prix. $20 by 6/11, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: North Penn Chess Club $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James JULY 17-19, Kansas Open (KS) Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org for Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. See Grand Prix. schedules & info or 215-699-8418. , “Summer Time” Pawn Storm XXXI JUNE 20 MAY 17, Chess at the Moose See Grand Prix. Oregon 3 rd. Swiss, G/60 d5. Moose Lodge 1336, 705 Stokes Mill Rd., East USCF Junior Grand Prix! Stroudsburg, PA 18301-9035. EF: $12 at site - cash only. Prizes: 1st JULY 11, Toledo July Swiss JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) $35, if perfect 3-0 $40, additional prizes added based on attendence. Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo See Nationals. Reg.: 10:00-10:30. Contact: Michael Laverty 570-421-9802. Web: Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) http://poconoml.wix.com/poconochess Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: See Nationals. MAY 22-25 OR 23-25, 3rd Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) $20 by 7/9, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open (NV) See Grand Prix. $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James See Nationals. MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, 2015 Gem City Open (OH) Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) See Grand Prix. JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 2015 Columbus Open See Nevada. MAY 29-31 OR 30-31, Universal Annual Spring Swiss (MI) See Grand Prix. JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open See Grand Prix. JULY 27-AUG. 2, Dayton Chess Festival: Dayton Masters (Closed): (CA-S) , LVCA $1000 in Scholarships K-12 Championship Aviator Open-GP:40; X-15 Blitz (BLZ)! MAY 30 See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $30, $40 CASH ONLY after 5/27/14 AT SITE. $$1000 See Grand Prix. in Scholarships to 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, $100 each top 3 AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open Lehigh Valley players. Trophy’s to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, See Grand Prix. Pennsylvania U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 in Random Prizes to every Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) player. Rds.: 1:10pm then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 1pm. Site:Holy Trinity AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) (MD) 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 See Grand Prix. PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045, Email: bdavis@lehigh-

2014 Membership Appreciation Program (MAP) Final Results See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Below are the top results; see full category results on uschess.org.

Overall Affiliate Standings Adult Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 1124 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 880 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 889 MARSHALL CHESS CLUB NY 182 SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 651 JERSEY SHORE HS CHESS LEAGUE NJ 176 BAY AREA CHESS CA 558 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 155 SUCCESS CHESS SCHOOL CA 359 SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB CA 107 GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE MO 343 BAY AREA CHESS CA 99 BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB FL 299 DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 93 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 278 GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE MO 84 ROCKS & ROOKS CHESS CLUB TX 255 ROCHESTER CHESS CENTER NY 82 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 229 LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB CA 70 Small State Affiliate Standings Scholastic and Youth Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 105 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 829 TOURNAMENT IN A BOX NH 86 SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 644 NEW MEXICO SCHOL CHESS ORG NM 53 BAY AREA CHESS CA 459 METRO CHESS DC 50 SUCCESS CHESS SCHOOL CA 358 ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL CC ME 38 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 261 AIRLINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ME 30 GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE MO 259 DELAWARE YOUTH CHESS ORG DE 29 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 244 RELYEA CHESS NH 28 BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB FL 238 CMC- LLC RI 27 ROCKS & ROOKS CHESS CLUB TX 215 OMAHA CHESS COMMUNITY NE 23 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 215 State Chapter Affiliate Standings Member Standings Name State Count Name State Count MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION MD 448 NAVARRO, DANIEL A TX 108 MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 314 LUNA, GILBERTO, II FL 87 PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED PA 154 BRACKENRIDGE, KEITH OH 54 WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION WA 107 STALLINGS, JAY S CA 54 MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC MA 106 YEE, JERRY B CA 37 NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED NJ 104 WOLF, TODD W ND 28 MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MN 103 KRANICH RITTER, TANIA FL 27 TEXAS CHESS ASSOCIATION INC TX 62 CAMPBELL, TIM V MO 22 IDAHO CHESS ASSOCIATION ID 45 TUSING, TIMOTHY A FL 22 NEVADA CHESS INC NV 40 CANTU, YOLANDA TX 18 PCT Gain Standings State Dec13 Dec14 PCT State Dec13 Dec14 PCT State Dec13 Dec14 PCT State Dec13 Dec14 PCT ND 73 99 35.6 CO 1039 1262 21.5 ID 205 237 15.6 MT 79 89 12.7 DE 189 238 25.9 NC 2380 2843 19.5 VT 191 220 15.2 SC 535 658 23.0 WY 92 109 18.5 NV 656 741 13.0

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valleychessclub.org. Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. See Grand Prix. members, plus $7 registration fee for non-members. Prizes: 50% EF. Reg.: 6:15-6:55 p.m. First Tue. of month. Rds.: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. INFO: JUNE 6, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads www.center64.com Our 26th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. South Carolina Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) Rds.: 9:30,12,2:30. Info: [email protected]. MAY 22-24, 2015 South Carolina Open See Nationals. See Grand Prix. JUNE 7, Chess In Jasper Park & Picnic (3 events) Emmaus, PA (BLZ) JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) (3) 5-SS events, G/7 d3. Jasper Park Pavillion, 4960 Vera Cruz Rd. North, JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) See Nationals. See Grand Prix. Emmaus, PA 18049. EF: $10 Cash each event, No adv ent. Prizes: Min. JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) 50% Rtd. based on paid entries. 1st-60%, 2nd-30%, 3rd-10% AND ADD See Nevada. if 12 or more players “Top U1600” - $15, Top U1000 - $15, more based on pd. Picnic:11am-dusk. Reg Ends: 1, 3, 5 pm for each event. Event: Tennessee USCF Junior Grand Prix! , San Antonio City Championship Rd-1: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm each. Info: 484-866-3045, bdavis@lehighvalley- MAY 8-10, 2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship JUNE 27-28 chessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. See Nationals. Hornbeak Bldg., 3rd Flr. 4450 Medical Dr., SA, TX 78259. 5SS, Rds. 1 and 2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/120 d5, $$(1050 b/40, 2/3 gtd.) $300 1st, JUNE 13, Masterminds CC Quads MAY 15-17 OR 16-17, 2015 Tennessee Senior Open $125 2nd, U2100 $125, U2000 $125, U1800 $125, U1600 $100, U1400 Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. 5SS, G/120 d5. Fair Park Senior Center, 1433 Livingston Rd., Crossville, $75, Unr. $75. EF: $45 if rcv’d by 6/25, $50 at site: Trophy to top Bexar Quads: 3RR, 40/75, SD/30 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg ends TN 38555. EF: $25 if mailed by 5/9/2015 $35 at site. 3-Day: Reg. Fri County Resident. Option play for 1/2 prizes: $23 by 6/25, $28 later and 9AM. Rd. 1 9:30AM then asap. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@mas- 2:00-3:30 PM. Rds.: 4,10-4, 9-2. 2 Day: Reg. Sat 8:00-9:30. Rds.: 10-1- at site: EFJr U19 entry $20 if rcv’d by 6/25 or $25 at site. Option play termindschess.org. 4, 9-2. (2 Day R 1 & 2 at G/60 d5). All times are CDT. Memb. Req’d: TCA and U19 (junior) entries count 2/3 toward “based on”. ($ 5. Discount to JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International (VA) $10, TN residents only. $$GTD: $150-100. $55-A/B, C/D, E & Below, Club Members and ex-military personnel paying full entry) Reg.: 8:30- See Grand Prix. $45-Age 60-69, Age-70-79, 80 & Older. Plaques to top 2,Top Age 60-69, 9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-6; 9-2 half pt. bye any 1 rd. notice before Rd.2 is Top Age 70-79, Top Age 80 & Older (plaques to TN residents only). paired. Swap and shop used books, equip.: 8:30-9:30 am. Entries: SACC, JUNE 26-28, 7th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) Medals to all participants. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, PO Box 381, Crossville, PO BOX 690576, San Antonio, TX 78269-0576, contact info: Web: sanan- See Virginia. TN 38557. toniochess.com, Ph.: 210-384-4797, E-mail: [email protected]. JUNE 27-28, 7th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) MAY 23, Pawn Power 12 JULY 10-12 OR 11-12, 2015 Houston Summer Chess Festival See Virginia. 5SS - G/50 d5 (5 round Swiss Pairing System with game in 50 minutes See Grand Prix. with 5 second delay). Site: Courtyard Memphis East/Bill Morris Parkway, JUNE 27-28, World Open Warmup (VA) AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International See Grand Prix. 3076 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115, 1-901-365-6400. Registration: 05/23 7:30am to 8:45am. Rounds: 9am, 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 6pm. (note date change) (MD) JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 (VA) Entry Fee: $20 for MCC Members, $30 for all others. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, See Grand Prix. See Virginia. 3rd, Top U1600. 75% of entry fees returned (1st: 30%, 2nd: 20%, 3rd: JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship 15%, Top U1600: 10%). www.memphischess.com; [email protected]. Utah (VA) JUNE 6, Rea Hayes Open Chess Tournament See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 30-JULY 5, JULY 1-5, 2-5 OR 3-5, 43rd Annual World Open JUNE 6-7, 2015 U.S. Amateur South Championship (VA) See Nationals. JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. JUNE 13, John Hurt Memorial 12 AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. JUNE 19, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) See Grand Prix. See Nevada. JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open (NV) AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International See Nationals. JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21, 2015 National Open (NV) (note date change) (MD) See Nationals. See Grand Prix. AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open See Nevada. (MA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 21, National Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) Texas See Grand Prix. AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, 14th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix. MAY 16, Many Springs 76 JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland (CA-S) AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) Hills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. as prizes. Sections to be determined by participation. Registration on- SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7, 137th annual NY State Championship site 8:45-9:05. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:15PM, Third (NY) Round 2:30PM. Additional information: Aurelio Gonzalez at either Vermont See Grand Prix. 817-789-8360, [email protected] or www.tarrantcountychess- club.org/. MAY 15-17 OR 16-17, 23rd annual New York State Open (NY) OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- See Grand Prix. gress (VA) MAY 22-25 OR 23-25, 70th Annual Texas State and Amateur See Grand Prix. Championships AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open See Grand Prix. (MA) See Grand Prix. Rhode Island USCF Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, Monthly - Tuesday Night Swiss SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7, 137th annual NY State Championship AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open 4SS, first 4 Tuesdays of every month. New time control: G/120 d5. (NY) (MA) Center64 CC, 3201 Hillcroft St., Suite 2E, Houston, TX 77057. EF: $25 See Grand Prix.

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

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online until 9 am 6/27.. Reg. 6/27 to 10 am, rds. Sat. 11-2-5, Sun. 10- Virginia 1-4. Up to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before rd. 3. Ent: Washington chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. MAY 22-25 OR 23-25, 3rd Cherry Blossom Classic MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, Washington Open See Grand Prix. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- See Grand Prix. 201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. MAY 24, Cherry Blossom Classic FIDE Rated Blitz! (BLZ) JUNE 18, 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Grand Prix. JUNE 27-28, World Open Warmup See Nationals. See Grand Prix. JUNE 6, Summer Vienna Scholastic Tournament for K-12 JUNE 18-19, 2015 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Location: Vienna, VA 22180. Reg.: online at www.viennachessclub.com USCF Junior Grand Prix! See Nationals. JUNE 29-30, World Open Under 2300 or on site 10:30-10:45 am; Format: 4 Rounds, G/30 d0 SS. Sections - , 2015 National Open (NV) Prizes: 5SS, G/90 d10. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see World Open). Open to JUNE 19-21 OR 20-21 U-500, U-900, U-1500. $25 for 1st and $15 for second in U- See Nationals. 1500; medals for U-500 and U-900. Contact Info: Yuri Bogdanov,support under 2300 or unrated. Prizes $$500 guaranteed: $200-100, U1900 @viennachessclub.com or 703-898-9066. $110, U1500/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:30 JUNE 20-21, International Youth Championship (NV) am 6/29, rds. Mon 10, 2, 6, Tue. 10, 2. One half point bye allowed if See Nevada. JUNE 13, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) (DC) U1500/Unr, otherwise two byes allowed; must commit before rd. 2. See District of Columbia. June ratings used. AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix. JUNE 25-30, 3rd annual DC International JUNE 30-JULY 1, 4th annual World Open Women’s Championship See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 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MY BEST MOVE

GM KAYDEN TROFF OOTES LENNART PHOTO: GRANDMASTER AT 14 2014 U.S. JUNIOR CHAMPION

n the many years and many chess games I have played, to pick one I move as the best of all the moves I’ve made? This is a big decision! I have been playing chess for most of my life—I started when I was three, and I am now 16. I am still pretty young with lots of learning and growing to do, but when it comes to chess, it is something that feels so familiar to me. It might be surprising that my best move comes from a two-year-old game! Given … not only did I feel like the situation and what this move has done it was a really cool move, for my career, it has to be the move “ described in the game below. I was playing in the Under-14 section at the World Youth but it propelled me Chess Championships. After a disappoint- ing loss in the third round, I fought back towards winning the Under but still knew I would have to finish strong with only six points out of eight at the 14 World Championship! time. I felt I would have to win my last three games to have any chance to capture first place. This game was the first of those ” last three games of the tournament. 22. Qh5 Nf5 23. Ng4 a5 24. Rf4 Rc8 25. Ba3 An unusual move, but the only one Re8 26. Bb2 Rc2 that wins! Sicilian Defense (B50) Now he finds a great opportunity to 28. Rxe2 Qc7 Pavlo Vorontsov (FIDE 2220, UKR) make it more complicated. Now I have the duel threats of ... Qc1 FM Kayden Troff (FIDE 2350, USA) 27. Bf6 (mating) or simply ... Qxf4 taking the World Youth Chess Championship 2012 - Open 14 rook back. (9), Maribor, Slovenia, 11.16.2012 Now I was afraid I was losing—and I am—except for one move! 29. Rfe4 Bxe4 30. Qg5 Rc8 31. Bb2 Qd8 32. Nf6+ Kh8 33. Rd2 Qxf6, White resigned. 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. c3 Nf6 4. Be2 Nc6 5. d4 27. … Re2!! cxd4 6. cxd4 d5 7. e5 Ne4 8. Nc3 Nxc3 9. bxc3 This was exactly what I needed from e6 10. O-O Be7 11. c4 dxc4 12. Bxc4 O-O 13. the first of my three critical final games Rb1 b6 14. d5 Na5 15. d6 Bxd6 as it gave me momentum going into the Also possible is 15. ... Nxc4. next two. I ended up winning those also and tied for first (winning the world 16. exd6 Nxc4 17. Rb4 championship on tiebreaks in the end). No better is 17. Qd3 Nxd6 18. Ba3 Nb7 It is hard not to choose this move as my 19. Qe4. one best move when not only did I feel like it was a really cool move, but it pro- 17. ... Ba6 18. Ra4 Bb5 19. Rb4 Nxd6 20. Re1 pelled me towards winning the Under 14 Bc6 21. Ne5 Bd5 World Championship! Two pawns! Clearly I should win from Whose Best Move would you like to see? Write to here. us at [email protected].

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