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Chess Life JULY COLUMNS

COVER STORY: U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP 32 IN THE ARENA / PLAYER OF THE MONTH The Tournament of his Life By GM Robert Hess

34 THE PRACTICAL ENDGAME / INSTRUCTION The U.S. Championship Effect By GM Daniel Naroditsky

36 LOOKS AT BOOKS / SHOULD I BUY IT? One Small Step By John Hartmann

14 CHESS TO ENJOY / ENTERTAINMENT The Enemy of the Good By GM Andy Soltis

16 BACK TO BASICS / READER ANNOTATIONS The Botvinnik Experiment By GM Lev Alburt

46 SOLITAIRE CHESS / INSTRUCTION Tal the Magician By Bruce Pandolfini

COVER STORY / U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP DEPARTMENTS 20 Spirit of St. Louis 6 JULY PREVIEW / BY FM MIKE KLEIN THIS MONTH IN CHESS LIFE AND US GM wins first title; IM Nazi Paikidze now a two- CHESS NEWS time women’s champion. 7 COUNTERPLAY / READERS RESPOND 8 FIRST MOVES / 38 CULTURE / CHESS AND HIP-HOP

CHESS NEWS FROM AROUND THE U.S. Honoring the Hip-Hop Legacy With Chess at the 9 FACES ACROSS THE BOARD / Centerpiece BY AL LAWRENCE BY SUSAN ASHWORTH The exhibit “Respect: Hip-hop Style & Wisdom” tracks one of the 12 US CHESS AFFAIRS / NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS most influential cultural social movements of the last 50 years.

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QUARTET OF NATIONAL EVENTS OPEN MADISON FESTIVITIES GET SOCIAL Four major events open the festivities in Madison from July 28-31: The Denker Tournament of High School Champions, Join our growing numbers the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions, the National Girls on Facebook @USChess Tournament of Champions (NGTOC) and the brand new and Instagram at US_Chess. event, the National Senior Tournament of Champions. On Twitter, find us @USChess Madison’s own Awonder Liang will kick off the or #USChess. fun with a simultaneous exhibition, after which he will participate in the main event—the U.S. Open. Follow along on our website and look for coverage from a variety of voices on the scene, including Al Lawrence. CONTRIBUTORS Photo, left: Betsy Dynako-Zacate

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6 July 2018 | Chess Life Counterplay / Readers Respond Letters: Correction, Rascal Awards

RASCAL AWARDS I consider myself an average club and tour - CORRECTION nament player; I have come close but have not On page 30 of the May Chess Life it is stated “The new US Chess Executive Director yet broken through the 1600 level but continue Carol Meyer visited the Team—the first in a long time to do so.” Actually, Jean Hoffman, to try! My level of play, however, does keep me our previous director, did visit us. I don’t know what “a long time” is, but I don’t want in the top third of my local club, the Toms River anyone to have the impression Jean didn't come see us. Chess Club. Similar to many other clubs we Pete Tamburro have a couple of strong players over 2000, a via email few A players, and many B and C players. We also have a large group of unrated players who like to visit on Thursday nights for a game or Milan is an older gentleman who originally hails Thinking I have trapped the bishop. two. from the Czech Republic, and despite many 26. Bxh5 gxh5 27. Nxh5 Qh4? One of our unrated players is Milan Haruda. years in this country he still speaks with a slight accent. Milan and I often play together and The move 27. ... Qe5 would have saved me. Milan has yet to beat me but he continues trying. 28. Qh6 Ne6 29. Nf6+, Black resigned. He has played many other players in the club, and we all get a charge out of him as he mutters That night I had an idea that I proposed to criticisms to himself about how he let himself Stephen Shoshin, president of our club. I get into the difficult positions he finds himself suggested we give out the Milan Haruda “Rascal” in during the game. award, to be given to a player that steals a game Once I even have heard him grouse out loud from a player of at least 250-or-higher rating during a simultaneous exhibition with GM Irina points. Steve agreed, so I researched our players’ Krush as the room was quieted for play: “I’m game history over the past year looking for big all boxed in, I have nowhere to go!” But his upsets. In addition to Milan’s win over me, I trademark exclamation during play at the club quickly found four others and will find more when he is in a jam is, “You (sic) a rascal, you as I search further. We had Milan Haruda “Ras - know that? You a rascal!” He always says it with cal” award plaques created with a raccoon a smile. emblazoned on top indicating the theft of a The rating difference between Milan and me game by a lower-rated player. It is a great award must be at least 300 points. On April 12th, 2018, to bestow on someone who seldom gets a club Milan finally beat me. It was our third game of championship prize, but is deserving of recog - the night and he was so excited he was punching nition, and a great remembrance of our cher - the air with his fist as he left: ished club member Milan Haruda. We had the award plaque created and ready for a surprise presentation to him on April 19th, RUY LOPEZ, one week after he beat me; however, he did not BERLIN DEFENSE (C65) show up at the club that evening. Contacting Milan Haruda (UNR) his house to see if he could attend on the Robert Whiteside (1491) following Thursday, we were informed by his Tom’s River Chess Club, 04.12.2018 wife that he passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the age of 71. Ironically, Milan never 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. d3 Ne7 got to see or receive the award that was named An old trap that sometimes works, if 5. Nxe5 in his honor, but he will live on in our memories c6 6. Ba4 or 6. Bc4 Qa5+ wins the knight on e5. and we will commemorate him every time we award another “Rascal” plaque. My lasting mem - 5. Nc3 Ng6 6. Bg5 Be7 7. d4 0-0 8. dxe5 ory will be of him walking away from the club Ng4 9. Bxe7 Qxe7 10. 0-0 N4xe5 11. Nxe5 in triumph, fist pumping the air! Nxe5 12. Qd2 d6 13. Ne2 c5 14. Ng3 a6 15. Be2 b5 16 c3 Bb7 17. Qe3 g6 18. b3 Rfe8 19. Robert Whiteside, Sr. c4 bxc4 20. bxc4 Qe6 21. Rac1 Nc6 22. h3 Linwood, New Jersey Nd4 23. Bg4 Qe7 24. Rfe1 Rad8 25. f3 h5 via email

Send your letters to [email protected]. Letters are subject to Top: The late Milan Haruda, the inspiration for the Toms editing for style, length, and content. River Chess Club “Rascal” Award.

www.uschess.org 7 First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S. Go Fabi!

At our spring national scholastic championships, we stoked “Fabi Fever” by creating giant poster cards featuring group shots of the participants that they could also sign. The cards are being sent to our World Championship candidate.

8 July 2018 | Chess Life First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S. FACES ACROSS THE BOARD

By AL LAWRENCE

RICHARD POPE O’FALLON, MISSOURI $100 if you beat him

“In chess you can’t bluff anyone,” Richard Pope told me outside the famous Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL)—while inside, the U.S. Championship combatants were taking each other’s moves very seriously. Richard’s comment struck me as a modern version of Emanuel Lasker’s maxim that a creative combi- nation “lays bare the presumption of lies.” As a school teacher, Pope offered chess to his students throughout his entire 23-year career. “Research shows that connectivity between brain neurons can be improved. Playing chess helps develop stu- dents’ problem-solving skills.” For 17 years at Babler Elementary, his chess ses- sions drew crowds of chess players so big in the gym that it “wiped out” hockey games competing for space. “I never had to convince the kids’ parents. They loved the idea of a strategy game.” Later, when Pope taught at St. Louis’ Torah Prep Middle School, he offered a $100 donation to the school each time a student could beat him in a game of chess—or $50 for a draw. “It was a poor school,” Pope said. “I lost a lot of money!” His los- ings went to buy equipment the students want - ed—from basketballs to ping-pong paddles. Al- though now retired, Pope returned this year to the school, bringing chessboards for the students. The school’s history book omitted information about the 1963 shooting of President John F. Kennedy. So, Pope wrote his own book: The Day America Died: The Death of JFK. There’s a family connection that piqued Pope’s initial interest. When Lyndon B. Johnson took over the U.S. presidency after the assassination, Pope’s father was the equipment engineer who oversaw the installation of secure telephone equipment at the LBJ Ranch, then serving as the Texas White House. “My father inadvertently heard secret information about the assassination.” But in addition to writing, Richard is still promoting chess for kids. He is now qualified to serve as one of CCSCSL’s on-site teachers offering one-on-one chess lessons, tailoring instruction to suit a stu- dent’s needs. But bluffing is not in the lesson plan. PHOTO CREDIT: ELIZABETH STEPHENSON

www.uschess.org 9 BENKO’S BIRTHDAY! Chess Life honors long-time columnist Pal Benko (born July 14, 1928) who turns 90 this month.

TITLES AND HONORS Grandmaster (1958) FIDE International Master of Composition Inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame in 1993 Dubbed “The King of Opens” for winning eight U.S. Opens BENKO’S MOST FAMOUS “SACRIFICE” Gave his spot in the 1970 World Championship qualifier to Bobby Fischer. Bobby went on to win the World Championship in 1972. IMMORTALIZED IN OPENINGS Popularized the Benko Gambit (1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5) and Benko’s Opening (1. g3), which he introduced and used to defeat Bobby Fischer and Mikhail Tal at the 1962 POPULAR . AUTHOR US CHESS CONNECTION THE BENKO GAMBIT Popular columns for Chess Life include “In the Arena” (1972– CHESS ENDGAME LESSONS 81), “Endgame Lab” (1981–2013), and WINNING WITH CHESS PSYCHOLOGY “Benko's Bafflers,” which debuted in 1967. MY LIFE, GAMES, AND COMPOSITIONS Make sure to look for Benko’s “problem version” of The Royal 5PAL BENKO’S ENDGAME LABORATORY Game in next month’s issue!

10 July 2018 | Chess Life 119TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN JULY 28 - AUGUST 5, 2018 MADISON MARRIOTT WEST · 1313 JOHN Q. HAMMONS DRIVE, MIDDLETON WI 53582

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TDCC - Problem Forum FIDE Events States Outreach TDCC Solving WEDNESDAY Denker H.S.& Barber College Chess LUNCH Scholastic Committee August 1 K-8 Healthy Living Seminar Executive Board Chess in Education Women's Chess Chess Trust THURSDAY CLOSED Executive Board OPEN LUNCH August 2 New Delegates Rules Workshop Ratings Clubs Seminar International Staff Bylaws Ethics Finance FRIDAY Affairs Forum/General LUNCH August 3 Accessibility/Special Membership Senior Publications CJA Audit (closed) Circumstances Meeting SATURDAY Delegates Meeting AWARDS LUNCHEON Delegates Meeting August 4 SUNDAY Delegates Meeting Delegates Meeting (TBD) August 5 LUNCH FRIDAY, August 3, Executive Board Reception 5:30 PM

US Chess Awards Luncheon, Saturday, August 4, 2018 Noon

SUNDAY, August 5 Executive Board Meeting (CLOSED) 3 PM and Executive Board Meeting (OPEN) 6 PM

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12 July 2018 | Chess Life US Chess Affairs / News for our Members

US Chess Promotes Daniel Lucas to Senior Director of Strategic Communication and Melinda Matthews to Publications Editor

and has served a key role in modernizing our various print publications. He is the second-longest serving editor of Chess Life in the magazine’s 72- year history. During Dan’s tenure, Chess Life went from black-print only to full color, Chess Life Kids was introduced, and new publications were created such as our Annual Report. Digital editions of our magazines were made available as a new member benefit and this spring he developed US Chess’ first podcast.

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By GM ANDY SOLTIS

CHESS HAS INSPIRED SEVERAL GREAT me and the one which should have resulted novels. But one of the best is based on a premise from the sacrifice,” he wrote. “It took a miracle that many players will consider ridiculous. for me to save that particular game.” In Schachnovelle, Stefan Zweig told the story As Tigran Petrosian put it, “Every chess of a Dr. B, who was imprisoned by the Nazis player, playing with an opponent, at the same before World War II. Dr. B. saved himself time struggles with himself. I lost several games from madness during solitary confinement when most of all I couldn’t defeat myself.” by learning the moves of chess. Although he But to play good chess, as opposed to perfect didn’t have a board or pieces, he achieved chess, you have to separate yourself so that great skill by playing over master games in you can look at two sides of a position. My his mind. first tournament opponent, the late Paul But then he tried to play perfect chess. That AFTER 5. ... Nd7 Magriel, managed to look at 64 sides, but not is, he tried to find the ideal move in a position at chess. for White, then sought the best Black reply. So after 7. ... Ke6 you look for forcing moves Paul was good at chess, better at poker, and When he found it, he switched back to White. and see that 8. c4 N-moves 9. d5+ seems strong. great at backgammon. He studied the mathemat - This caused him to descend into schizophrenia, Normally, Tal would have examined a few ical aspects of backgammon by playing 64 as his mind split into a “White” half and a “sample” variations after that and, if they versions of himself, numbered X-1, X-2, and “Black” half, each side at mental war with the appeared promising, played 6. Nxf7 with so on. In the end, X-22 won. For the rest of his other. confidence. But he wondered: Surely, Larsen life Paul bore the nickname X-22. This is a lot better than I’m describing it, had prepared a defense to the knight sacrifice. This sounds a little like what the latest artificial and if you can find an English translation, After all, this was played in a match that was intelligence wonder, AlphaZero, did. It was usually under the name The Royal Game, it’s two steps away from the World Championship. given the rules of chess and nothing else. By worth a read. However, you have to accept the So, Tal began to seek perfect chess. He playing game after game against itself it learned dubious premise. mentally switched sides and tried to find ways what worked and what didn’t. No one knows Why dubious? Because we all engage in this for Black to weather the storm and win. When how good AlphaZero is but it seems that nothing kind of mental war when we analyze a position he became Black-Tal he probably saw 8. ... on earth, human or silicon, is close to it. alone. Few of us go crazy. N5f6!. Then he would turn into White-Tal There are real-life versions of the obsessive Mikhail Tal was a victim of the Dr. B and look until he found 9. d5+ Kd6 10. Qf7!. Dr. B. Perhaps the most candid was Lev syndrome in his 1965 Candidates semifinals There’s no end to this (unless you’re a Polugaevsky, who wrote a book about his match with Bent Larsen. After 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 computer). You look for a defense and might infatuation with the Najdorf Variation of the Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3 dxe5 5. Nxe5, Larsen find 10. ... Ne5 11. Bf4 c5 12. Nc3 a6. Then Sicilian Defense (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 (Black) played 5. ... Nd7. you return to thinking as White. Is 13. 0-0-0 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6) and in particular with good enough? Or 13. b4? 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 b5!?. (see diagram top of next column) After an hour of fighting with himself, Tal Soon after noticing that 8. e5 doesn’t win a If you’re trying to release your inner Tal, gave up on the sacrifice and played 6. Bc4?!. piece—as previous analysts thought—“Polu” you might notice 6. Nxf7. The point is that But the mental tension wasn’t over. For the began to analyze it intensively. “Every day for after 6. ... Kxf7 7. Qh5+ Black must play 7. ... rest of the game, he wondered if 6. Nxf7 would roughly six months (!) I spent hours at the Ke6 or give back the sacrificed piece have won. “I was, as it were, playing two board studying positions from the variation, unfavorably. separate games—the one actually in front of and even went to sleep and dreamed about it.”

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PROBLEM I PROBLEM II PROBLEM III Lein Quiz GM Anatoly Lein Anatoly Lein Joel Benjamin Mikhail Tal GM Anatoly Lein American chess was transformed by the arrival of strong Soviet émigrés beginning in the 1970s when Anatoly Lein and Leonid Shamkovich left their homeland. In his first year here Lein won the U.S. Open, in a tie with Shamkovich, and he went on to become one of the strongest U.S. players of the next two decades. This month’s quiz is devoted to the WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY games of Lein, who died in March. In each of the six diagrams you are PROBLEM IV PROBLEM V PROBLEM VI GM Anatoly Lein Maurice Ashley GM Anatoly Lein asked to find the fastest winning line IM Mark Diesen GM Anatoly Lein IM Murray Chandler of play. This will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. For solutions, see page 71.

WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY

One of his first games with it went: 14. 0-0-0 Rd7 15. Nc3 Qb4 16. Bd3 Ne5 But Polugayevsky was driven. “I definitely 17. Kb1 Nc4? 18. Bxc4! Rxd2 19. Rxd2 gxf6 knew that I would play the variation until I SICILIAN DEFENSE, The threat was 20. fxg7 Bxg7 21. Rd8 mate. encountered a complete refutation of it.” And POLUGAEVSKY VARIATION (B96) And White would have a winning bind after then? “I would again get down to analysis. I would Vladimir Zagorovsky 19. ... g6 20. Rhd1. seek a refutation of the refutation.” He wrote all Lev Polugaevsky of his analysis in a notebook. That notebook Voronezh, Russia, 1959 20. Bxf6 Be7 21. Bxb5+ axb5 22. Bxh8 won games for him for more than 30 years. Bb7 23. Bd4?! 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 White would keep a substantial edge with SICILIAN DEFENSE, 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 b5 8. e5 dxe5 9. 23. Rhd1. POLUGAEVSKY VARIATION (B96) fxe5 Qc7! IM Éric Prié 23. ... Qa5 24. a3 b4 25. axb4 Bxb4 26. The only way to test 7. ... b5 is with 8. e5! and Re2? Qa6 27. Re3 Bxg2 28. Rg1 Bd6 29. GM Lev Polugaevsky the only good response is Black’s queen move. Rd3 Qc6 30. Rd2 Bf3 31. Bf6 Kf8, Draw Aubervilliers, France, 1992 10. exf6 Qe5+ agreed. 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 Polugaevsky wasn’t satisfied. What, he 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 b5 8. e5 dxe5 9. wondered, if White had played 11. Qe2 Qxg5 fxe5 Qc7 10. exf6 Qe5+ 11. Be2 Qxg5 12. 12. Ne4? Or 11. Be2 Qxg5 12. 0-0 ? Or 10. Qe2 Qd3 Qxf6 13. Ne4 Qe5 14. Nf3 Qc7 15. 0-0 Nfd7 11. 0-0-0 ? Every time he found a strong Be7 16. Nfg5 f5! 17. Qh3 g6! idea for White he switched sides and tried to Black was playing quickly in this rapids game, find a defense. probably following one of his prepared lines (not Players of all strengths prepare openings 17. ... fxe4 18. Nxe6). White is soon lost. up to the point where they feel comfortable with the positions they find and say to 18. Bh5 Qe5! 19. Nxh7?! gxh5 20. Qxh5+ themselves, “OK, this looks good for me. I can Kd8 21. Rad1+ Bd7 22. Neg5 Qe3+ 23. Kh1 Qxg5! 24. Nxg5 Rxh5, White resigned. stop analyzing now.” But the Dr. Bs of the world can’t stop. But what did Polugaevsky plan to do in case The point. Black regains his piece. Polugaevsky recalled in his book Grandmaster someone played the Polugaevsky Variation Preparation how former world champion Vasily against him? Did he become more of a Dr. B 11. Ne4 Qxe4+ 12. Ne2 Nc6 13. Qd2 Ra7! Smyslov warned him that his obsession with and seek the refutation of his own invention? This striking idea, to neutralize the d-file with 7. ... b5 was taking a toll. “You’d do better to No, because he protected himself: He avoided ... Rd7, occurs in other lines of this opening. look after your nerves!” Smyslov said. 1. e4 as White.

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By GM LEV ALBURT

THE WINNER OF THIS MONTH’S AWARD, TRANSPOSES TO NIMZO-INDIAN dynamic factors” (Kasparov) via e2-e3, Ne2- Stephen Wefer, provided me with a title—and DEFENSE (E24) SAEMISCH g3, f2-f3, e3-e4, etc. I decided to maintain the fitting notes—I simply couldn’t resist! Writes VARIATION AFTER 6. ... Nf6 flexibility of the second option. Stephen (my future notes are in italics): Stephen Wefer (1530) 6. ... Nf6 7. Bg5 Nbd7 8. e3 0-0 9. Bd3 b6 As a high school/college science teacher, Christina Jin (1396) 10. Ne2 Bb7 I’ve always noticed that if students are able 3rd Annual Stamford Open!, Under 1710 to connect their learning to a personally Section (4), Stamford, Connecticut, meaning ful experience, they’re more likely to 11.05.2017 understand the subject matter. For example, if a student conducts their own science 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 experiment and is able to use the result to I thought about my next move for a couple make sense of readings or teacher notes, then of minutes and remembered that in the Tal- the student is more likely to retain the Botvinnik, 1960 match, Botvinnik frequently information. This is not easy to do, and it’s a played the Saemisch Variation of the Nimzo- skill many students need to develop. I bet Indian defense with a3, but in a different move you’re already guessing where I’m going with order. Therefore, I wanted to transpose into a this, especially since chess is not my area of Nimzo-Indian position with the center some - expertise. Well, let me illustrate how I had what clarified already. I’m not going to pretend (MY GAME) the chance to be the student for a change. that I remembered, over the board, that Tal Recently, I have come to admire the playing himself specifically referenced the Botvinnik- style of Mikhail Botvinnik, particularly his Capablanca, 1938 game, within his 1960 game scientific build-up to sometimes explosive four analysis with a position similar to this. endings. I read through his game in Garry 4. cxd5 exd5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part II, as well as in Tal-Botvinnik, 1960, by Mikhail Tal. To be honest, sometimes the authors’ analyses are hard for me to assimilate; in one ear and out the other. I imagine that’s how my students sometimes feel in my “Cell and Molecular Biology” class. Fortunately, I had the (BOTVINNIK-CAPABLANCA, 1938) opportunity to perform my own experiment in my game with Christina Jin, where I In the Botvinnik-Capablanca game, the queen attempted to use themes from the Botvinnik knight stayed on b8 to support ... Ba6, chal - games that I had been studying. As a result, I lenging White’s light-square counterpart. was able to enhance my understanding of the Interestingly, Christina did play ... Ba6 later in classic Botvinnik-Capablanca game, Holland One option is to attack in the direction of the game, sug gest ing its natural tendency in 1938. the pawn chain (i.e., e2-e3, then c3-c4), however this position. (see game top of next column) Botvinnik showed we can also achieve “latent 11. 0-0 Qe7 12. Ng3 Rfe8 13. Re1

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19. ... Rc8 20. Rf2 26. ... Nf6 27. Nxf6+ gxf6 28. e7 White is winning. 28. ... Qe8 28. Qg3+ Kh7 30. Qh4 R8c6 31. Rf3 Rc2 32. Rh3 Rxg2+ Desperation. 33. Kxg2 Rc2+ 34. Kh1 Rxh2+ 35. Rxh2 Qf8 36. exf8=Q Nxd4 37. Qhxh6 mate. I have to admit that the first time I read through the Botvinnik-Capablanca 1938 game (MY GAME) I really didn’t understand it too well, or at least I didn’t retain much of the commentaries. After (MY GAME) re-evaluating the classic work alongside my tournament game, the nuances now make more sense. Truth be told, this type of higher-order thinking is a lot easier for me in science topics, mainly because that’s where my experience is: I would imagine chess experts and beyond feel the same in their field. I wish Christina the best of luck in her chess career (in June 2017 she was listed in the top 100 U.S. nine-year-old girls!). I consider myself lucky to have won while I had the chance, since (BOTVINNIK-CAPABLANCA, 1938) she is so new to chess and so rapidly improving. I should note that one of my major concerns I suppose next time we meet I had better follow during the game was leaving the a3-pawn en (BOTVINNIK-CAPABLANCA, 1938) the examples of . Magnus is a superb chessplayer, but I’d advise prise if my rook joined the kingside action. I’ve The strategic themes, similar to Botvinnik’s, come to find that Botvinnik, on the other hand, Stephen to wait until Magnus WRITES on a par were in place: with Botvinnik or Tal or Kasparov. boldly described his a-pawn as “bait for the 1. My goal to push down the kingside was tiger” (Kasparov, 2003). Really? Come on; the complete (e2-e3, f2-f3, e4, e5, etc.) guy was amazing. 2. The rooks on the e- and f-file support the Amazing, indeed. And truly great. advancing pawns. Send in your games! 13. ... Qf8 14. f3 c5 15. e4 Re6 3. The bishop and queen stave away queen - I think this is where Black went wrong; had side penetration (luckily no need to sacrifice If you are unrated or rated 1799 or be - she played ... cxd4 or ... h7-h6 the game may the bishop, as happened in the Botvinnik game). low, then GM Lev Alburt invites you to have taken a very different turn. The rook lift, All the above is correct; still, an immediate 20. send your most instructive game with 15. ... Re6, presumably was looking to swing f4 is even stronger. notes to: over to the c-file and, coupled with ... Rc8, 20. ... Nc7 21. f4 Ba6 22. f5 Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life might have prospects down an open c-file. The PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN downside is that the rook might become a target. Even stronger—albeit not so straight-forward— 38557-3967 Black’s position began to deteriorate already on was 22. Bf5 Re7 23. a4! move six or seven, as her moves didn’t make a 22. ... Rc6 23. Bb2 Bxd3 24. Qxd3 Rc4 25. Or e-mail your material to coherent and effective plan. Nh5 Nb5 26. e6 [email protected] 16. e5 h6 17. Bc1 GM Alburt will select the “most in struc - I contemplated 17. Bxf6 here. I chose to repo - tive” game and Chess Life will award an sition the dark-square bishop to hold the ship autographed copy of Lev’s newest book, together after the c-file hole erupted on the Platonov’s Chess Academy (by Lev Alburt queenside. and Sam Palatnik) to the person Destroying Black’s kingside with 17. Bxf6 was submitting the most in structive game much stronger. and annotations. 17. ... Ne8 18. Ra2 cxd4 19. cxd4 Make sure your game (or part of it) and I’m also not going to pretend that I remem - your notes will be of interest to other bered Kasparov’s criticism of the 1938 match readers. Writing skills are a plus, but was that Capablanca closed the c-file very early, instructiveness is a must! Do not send which was “a major positional mistake” (2003). The pawn was about to realize its dream on games with only a few notes, as they are In retrospect, Christina’s strategic decision to e7, ultimately the deciding factor. (Incidentally of little instructive value and can’t be used. open up the c-file should be recognized; even Botvinnik’s pawn, albeit the f-pawn, also though White had a clear advantage, she reached the seventh rank—a deciding factor in www.ChessWithLev.com produced some chances for counterplay. his game).

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GM Sam Shankland wins first title; IM Nazi Paikidze now a two-time women’s champion

By FM MIKE KLEIN

or only the second time in history, rocket- another and was hardly ever in danger the “finished in style” over three of the world’s top F powered fighter planes have flown. The entire event. 10 players. Prior to the event, this magazine’s first was 75 years ago over Europe; the “This is my life’s work,” Shankland said. “All Twitter poll revealed that 87 percent of fans second was in April at the 2018 U.S. Champi- the sweat, blood, and tears, from all these years, thought either GMs Caruana, , onship and U.S. Women’s Cham pi on ship in this makes it worth it 10 times over.” or would win. For those brave 13 St. Louis. That multiplier “10” may have been subcon- percent who chose the field, Shankland proved The twin 12-player round robins resembled sciously chosen by Shankland. This year was you right. the short-lived military service of the Messer- both the 10th edition hosted by the Saint Louis He trailed early in the event, not grabbing a schmitt Me 163 Komet, a plane that streaked Chess Club and Shankland’s 10th personal piece of the lead until after round four. The several times faster than the Allied aircraft it appearance. adversity even began before the first move— chased, but which spent all of its fuel after only FM Annie Wang, who is actually not even Shankland’s cold was so bad, he was making sure a few short minutes. Sometimes the Komet old enough to drive, nearly matched Shankland’s not to shake hands with anyone at the opening would streak out of nowhere and attack with impressive piloting until she faced off against ceremony. Even as late as round eight, Shankland brilliant success; other times it would succumb IM Nazi Paikidze at the last moment before was still tied with 2016 U.S. Champion Caruana, to the enemy who waited for it to glide slowly landing. Wang, who had a share or the outright who was coming off two big tournament wins back to earth. lead all fortnight, suffered her lone loss in her in a row—including the Candidate’s tournament. Similarly, one player in each section blasted final sortie. Paikidze pulled alongside her at That’s when the Californian found the afterburner away at Mach 1 and led throughout, but one 8/11 and won the following day’s playoff in a and closed with three wins in the final trio of used up her rocket fuel one round too soon. dramatic, drawless dogfight. games, a pace that even a would-be world cham - GM Sam Shankland was the unlikely pilot “So many have congratulated me, but my pion couldn’t match. who navigated into another orbit to win the favorite was the public one from Kasparov on “Pretty surprised +5 didn’t cut it,” Caruana U.S. Championship with an atmospheric score: Twitter,” Shankland said. “He was my idol said on Twitter while congratulating Shankland. six wins and five draws for 8½/11. Despite GM growing up, so it meant a lot to me that he For much of the tournament, Shankland’s ’s efforts to chase him down, would publicly call out my best result to date.” plane was painted black. Four of the six wins Shankland flew one flawless mission after GM noted that Shankland came with that color, although in that final

“Liang shook Shankland’s hand. The winner got up, punched the air, and circled around his area. Then Shankland returned to shake Liang’s hand a second time, just to make sure he’d really won.” PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE KLEIN

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“All the sweat, blood, and tears, from all these years, this makes it worth it 10 times over.” ~2018 U.S. CHAMPION SAM SHANKLAND

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round, he said he got one of his only advantages with the first move. And he needed it—Caruana was still lurking a half-point back and closed his own event with a pair of wins. “Going into the game I was obviously more nervous than I normally am, but I didn’t feel too different once the clocks started,” Shankland said about his round 11 game with 2017 U.S. Junior Champion GM Awonder Liang. “I had a huge score up to that point but no easy games, and every win was quite stressful. I never managed to get out of the opening with much of anything in my other white games, and I felt my position was not only better but also easy to play.”

CARO-KANN DEFENSE, EXCHANGE VARIATION (B13) GM Samuel Shankland (2671) GM Awonder Liang (2552) 2018 U.S. Championship (11), St. Louis, Missouri, 04.29.2018

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. Bd3 Nc6 5. c3 Nf6 6. Bf4 Bg4 7. Qb3 e5 8. h3!

A product of Shankland’s secret helper. Previously seen was 8. dxe5 Nh5 9. Be3 Nxe5 10. Bb5+ Nc6 11. h3 Be6 12. Qd1 Nf6 and the position stabilized into normalcy earlier this year in a tiebreaker game from the Wei Yi- David Navara match in China, although Black went on to win. 8. ... exf4 “It’s good to have a young spirit Forced is 8. ... Na5, according to Shankland’s prep. And after 9. Qc2 exf4 10. hxg4 Nxg4 11. [referring to almost-champ Kf1! Shankland thinks he has compensation, at least Black gets a pawn in this vari a tion, unlike in the game. Annie Wang]. I used to be the 9. hxg4 Qe7+ 10. Kf1 0-0-0 10. ... Nxg4 was still playable, and then Black young one, but not any more.” needs to hurry up and castle to not get pinned on the e-file. ~TWO-TIME U.S. WOMEN’S 11. Nd2 g6 12. Re1 Qc7 13. g5 Shankland said this was similar to his analysis CHAMPION IM NAZI PAIKIDZE at home, except with an extra g-pawn. 13. ... Nh5 14. Be2 Ng7 15. Ngf3 That “extra” pawn on g5 proves very useful.

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It keeps the f7-pawn from coming to f6 and inferred to be a different person than his coach, Akobian was candid, as usual. Immediately after removes the foothold on e5. It also ensures the GM Jacob Aagaard. “But he can rest assured the game, he called it “absolutely disgraceful.” h7-pawn remains backward. All of these that he is very appreciated and will get a nice Never one to bite his tongue, Shankland added elements come into play. bonus! I never would have won the tournament that he thought both players deserved to lose 15. ... Ne6 16. Bb5 Bg7 17. Qa4 Rd6 18. without his help. The move itself was one of but “unfortunately only one player can.” After Nb3 the many parts of the analysis I had in my inbox the event, he elaborated about his personal when I woke up the day of the game. I was nadir. Shankland has the time for such luxuries. aware of 7. ... e5 before then, but did not know “I only remember being worried twice,” 18. ... b6 19. Nc1 Nb8 20. Nd3 Kb7 21. Nb4 8. h3 was the most challenging response.” Shankland said. “First, against Akobian after I Qd8 22. Ne5 Qc7 23. Qb3 Rhd8 24. Rxh7 Earlier in the tournament, a pair of draws played 19. ... Qd6 since I realized after moving a6 25. Bd3 Ka7 26. Qa4 a5 27. Bb5 Kb7 to open the event already put Shankland in the that after 20. Rfc1 Ne7 21. Rxc7 Nd5, he can 28. Nbd3 hole by a full point (So and GM Varuzhan put a rook on c6 since the bishop does not Threatening Nxf4 since the Ne6 is over - Akobian both began 2/2). Shankland then got control that square. I was blissfully unaware of worked. the first of his six wins in round three. Against the 25. Rxf7 idea until the game was over.” tournament newcomer GM Zviad Izoria (who Here are Shankland’s full thoughts on the 28. ... Rg8 29. Nf3 Rh8 30. Rxh8 Bxh8 31. himself went 2½/3 against the “Big Three”!), game: a3 Nc6 32. Bxc6+ Shankland finished off a better position with a deflection tactic: NIMZO-INDIAN DEFENSE, CLASSICAL VARIATION (E36) DEFLECTION GM Varuzhan Akobian (2647) GM Zviad Izoria (2599) GM Samuel Shankland (2671) GM Samuel Shankland (2671) 2018 U.S. Championship (6), St. Louis, 2018 U.S. Championship (3), St. Louis, Missouri, 04.23.2018 Missouri, 04.20.2018 Notes by Shankland. Going into this game, Akobian was tied for first with me. There have not been so many decisive games of ours in the past (two wins for me and one for him, all won by White) but Cashing in the light-square pressure for a every time we play, even the draws, it feels like queen invasion. Simple endings are also the White is running the board. I’ve saved several way to calm the nerves before the biggest win lousy positions with black against him, and he of one’s life. has done the same. So, playing the black pieces, 32. ... Rxc6 33. Nde5 Bxe5 34. Nxe5 Rd6 I knew I had a challenge in store for me. 35. Qe8 Rd8 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 d5 5. No better is 35. ... Nxg5, 36. Nxf7 Nxf7 37. AFTER 34. Bb1 a3 Bxc3+ 6. Qxc3 dxc4 7. Qxc4 b6 8. Nf3 Re7. Ba6 9. Qa4+ Qd7 10. Qc2 h6!?

36. Qxf7 Nxg5 37. Qxc7+ Kxc7 38. Nxg6 34. ... Bc6, White resigned f3 39. Nf4 Kc6 40. gxf3 Nxf3 41. Re6+ Here Izoria resigned in view of: 35. Qh5 (35. Kb5 42. Ke2 Ng1+ 43. Kd3, Black Qe2 Qh4 36. f3 Qg3+ 37. Qg2 Qxf3) 35. ... resigned. Rxb1! 36. Rxb1 Qe4 with a fork of the loose Black is down two pawns with a wayward rook and mate on g2. knight and a loose d-pawn. Liang shook Shankland won again 24 hours later, again Shankland’s hand. The winner got up, punched as black. This time he beat GM the air, and circled around his area. Then for the second year in a row (a few rounds later Shankland returned to shake Liang’s hand a Robson would make U.S. Championship history second time, just to make sure he’d really won. with the longest decisive game in the event’s Shankland paced the room and stood behind existence, a 144-move checkmate against his chair for much of the game, although he Akobian). said he wasn’t aware he was doing this more Round five saw Shankland face his first major A very interesting move. Black simply than normal. He said it was likely just a product test, world number two Caruana. A few rounds prevents Bg5 and avoids all the lines with a of Liang laboring out of the opening. prior, he said the path to winning the high drawish tendency. After 10. ... 0-0 11. “Perhaps I should have spent more time, but tournament was not to merely play it safe Bg5 c5 I think this position should just fizzle I thought the position was quite simple from against the Big Three. to a draw very quickly, as has been seen in White’s point of view and looking back, I think “They’re also human beings,” Shankland said. several high level over-the-board and corre - I played quite well,” Shankland said. “They can die.” spondence games. But White runs no risk and The youngster struggled to find a good Shankland won a pawn for minimal compen- if he has a new idea, he can randomly just get response to the early 8. h3 counterstrike, a sation, but Caruana got enough activity to hold a huge position if Black is caught off guard. product of Shankland’s unknown helper. the position. Shankland thus went into round In a higher sense Black must be fine, but it is “The mystery man will not be revealed,” six tied with So and Akobian at 3½/5. not really my style to play chess like this.

PHOTO CREDIT: LENNART OOTES Shankland said about his second, who can be Shankland’s take on his round six win over 11. g3?!

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THE 2018 U.S. WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD FM ANNIE WANG GM IRINA KRUSH

IM ANNA ZATONSKIH FM JENNIFER YU WGM TATEV ABRAHAMYAN

WGM SABINA FOISOR WGM ANNA SHAREVICH WIM AKSHITA GORTI

FM MAGGIE FENG IM RUSUDAN GOLETIANI IM DORSA DERAKHSHANI

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THE 2018 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD GM FABIANO CARUANA GM WESLEY SO

GM HIKARU NAKAMURA GM RAY ROBSON GM ALEKSANDR LENDERMAN

GM JEFFERY XIONG GM ZVIAD IZORIA GM VARUZHAN AKOBIAN

GM YAROSLAV ZHEREBUKH GM AWONDER LIANG GM ALEXANDER ONISCHUK PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER SAINT LOUIS

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Not the best reaction. Oddly enough, the 19. fxe3! Qd6? not be fun for White, but he probably should hold with accurate play. toughest move is (11. Rg1) to just throw g2- A really bad move based on a very basic g4 at Black as soon as possible! He does not oversight. After 19. ... e5! Black might be a bit 30. ... Qxe2! have anywhere good to go with the king. Still, worse but he is not without counterplay. I thought his position is tenable (if a bit risky) The a-pawn is not going anywhere. 20. Nh4? and that no human would play Rg1 if they had 31. R5c2 Qb5 32. Nf4 Nf6! not analyzed it before. Simple and strong was 20. Rfc1!. I completely Refusing to straighten White’s pawns or 11. ... Bb7 12. Bg2?! missed that after 20. ... Ne7 21. Rxc7 Nd5 he trade pieces. The continuation 32. ... Nxf4 33. has access to the c6-square since my bishop on The try 12. Ne5 was more critical since 12. exf4 Rxa3 34. Rc8 offers White much more e4 is blocked! As such, I do not win the e3- ... Qxd4? fails to (12. ... Qe7! 13. Rg1 0-0 14. saving chances. pawn, and I am basically just a pawn down. g4 Be4! with a very complex position) 13. Qxc7. 33. Qb4 Qe5 20. ... Bxg2 21. Nxg2 Ne7 22. Qxa7 Nd5 12. ... Be4 23. Rc2 Ra8? White is in awful shape. He understandably tried to force the queens off at all costs, but the I think part of the reason for my later grief Based on a basic oversight. I somehow was pawn down rook and knight ending offered was that I believed Black is better here. Indeed, not sure if I had enough for a pawn after 23. ... no hope of salvation with the pawn on e3. the computer gives him some edge at low e5! 24. Qa4 exd4 25. exd4 Rfe8 during the game, depths, and I was too married to its evaluation. but looking back now, it seems very obvious 34. Qc5 Qxc5! 35. Rxc5 g5 36. Ne2 Rxa3 But Var played a bunch of good moves in a that I do. Sometimes it’s harder to evaluate 37. Rc8 Rxc8 38. Rxc8+ Kg7 39. Rc3 Ra1+! row and then I started to get frustrated for not without a computer. 40. Kg2 Ra2! finding an edge when there simply was not one 24. Qb7 c5 White’s king gets frozen on the back rank. there! This led to poor decisions. 41. Kf1 13. Qd1 Nc6 14. 0–0 Rd8 15. Be3 0–0 White loses on the spot after 41. Kf3 41. ... In hindsight 15. ... Bxf3 just forcing a draw g4+ 42. Kf2 Ne4+. would not have been a bad decision. 16. Bxf3 41. ... Ne4 42. Rd3 g4 Nxd4 17. Bxd4 Qxd4 18. Qc2 0-0 19. Qxc7 Rd7 I expect a draw on move 30.

16. Rc1 Qd5? A bad move. I thought Qa4 could be well met by ... a7-a5, but I missed a key idea.

17. Qa4! Ng4 After 17. ... a5 White has 18. Rc3! When I 25. dxc5 played 16. ... Qd5, I thought I was basically I wish I could say allowing 25. Rxf7! was a winning by playing e5 here. But then I noticed sacrifice, but it wasn’t. It was a blunder! Luckily, that after 18. ... e5 19. dxe5 b5 White’s queen Black still has some counterplay. 25. ... Rxf7 is not trapped after all! 20. Qb3! when White 26. Qxa8+ Rf8 27. Qb7 Qd8! With the queen is just winning. Now White is not only down a pawn but coming to f6, the game is far from over. 18. Rc3 also entirely paralyzed. The king is stuck 25. ... bxc5 26. Qb5? defending the knight, the knight cannot move Now Black very quickly takes over the without h2 dropping, and none of White’s initiative. White was getting low on time too. pawns can move. The rest requires no com - Still strong was 26. Rxf7! and this was the best mentary. moment for it, but White had to calculate well 43. Rd4 f5 44. Rd3 Kf6 45. Rd8 Ng5 46. and not see any ghosts. The main line is 26. ... Rh8 Ra1+ 47. Kg2 Nh3 48. Rb8 Re1 49. Rxf7 27. Qxa8+ Rf8 28. Qa5! Qe5 29. Qd2 Qf5! Rb2 Ke5 50. Ra2 Ke4 51. Ra4+ Kxe3 52. 30. Nf4 Nxe3! (30. ... g5 31. e4! Not easy to see Ra3+ Ke4 53. Ra2 Ke5 54. Rb2 Kf6 55. from afar!) 31. Rc3 Qb1+ 32. Qc1 Qxc1+ 33. Ra2 e5 56. Ra6+ Kg5 57. Ra2 Kh5 58. Rb2 Rxc1 Rb8 White lost one pawn back and Black f4 59. gxf4 Rxe2+, White resigned. definitely has drawing chances, but he will suffer, and possibly suffer unsuccess fully. This was definitely a back and forth affair, full of sloppy mistakes from both sides. It was 18. ... Nxe3? 26. ... Rfb8 27. Qd3 Qe5 28. Rxc5? the only game I was ever really in trouble in A big mistake. Black should have taken the The cleanest way to maintain the balance the entire tournament and one could say I got tempo with Qh5 first. For example 18. ... Qh5! was 28. e4 improving the worst placed piece lucky to walk away with the full point, but a 19. h3 Nxe3 20. fxe3 (20. Rxe3 b5 21. Qd1 [21. on g2 when the position would be equal after big part of winning events is taking chances Qb3 Nxd4 22. Nxd4 Bxg2 23. Kxg2 Rxd4 24. 28. ... Nf6 29. Ne3 Qxe4 30. Nc4. when they come. Once I did not have to face the strongest continuations, I was very happy Rc1] 21. ... Qd5) 20. ... Ne7! And I get a much 28. ... Qxb2 29. Rfc1 Rd8! 30. Qe4? better version of the game. The knight gets to with how I played to subsequently take over d5 pretty fast. The endgame after 30. R5c2 Qxa3 would the game. After winning, I took the clear lead

26 July 2018 | Chess Life Cover Story: U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP for the first time in the tournament and really of sideline, and I checked basically every non- Both preparing to take on b2 whenever it is started to believe I might have a chance to fight mainstream first move in preparation for the convenient and also freezing the pawn on a2 for first. game. so that nothing can be done about the coming The game nullified Akobian’s strong first 1. ... e5 2. Bb2 Nc6 3. e3 Nf6 4. Bb5 e4!? ... a5-a4. half of the tournament and seemed to derail 13. g4 a5! 14. g5 him. Still seeking his first championship, he An interesting new trend. The main move went on to lose his next two games as well, is 4. ... Bd6. Black is probably fine but this was I am sure Hikaru was not thrilled to make including that draining marathon historic loss not what I was in the mood for. this move since now he will never open any against Robson that included a missed three- 5. f3 a6 6. Bxc6 dxc6 kingside lines, but he did not have a ton of fold repetition claim. choice. Counterplay was needed right away. Next up for the two-time Olympiad gold Up to here was my preparation. I had not 14. Nh3. Continuing slowly with 14. ... a4 15. medalist: back-to-back games with So and checked 7. Qe2, but I was well aware of what Nf4 Bxb2+ 16. Kxb2 Qe5! is not to be Nakamura. Round seven saw him draw in a Black’s main plan was. recommended. Black’s attack is very strong, mostly lifeless game with So, the defending 7. Qe2 and the threat of ... a4-a3 compels White to champion. The draw allowed Caruana to come drop the g4-pawn after 17. Qd2 axb3 18. axb3 The main line of my analysis was 7. Nc3. even with him, but by this point, Shankland Nxg4 and 14. h4 h5 15. g5 Ng4 is a much worse After 7. ... Bb4 8. Qe2 Qe7 9. Qf2 Bf5 10. 0-0-0 had softened his tone about how to face the version of the game for White. He still has no Ba3 I knew the plan was to go for ... a5-a4. The big guns. hope to open the kingside and the knight is variation is far from forced, but knowing in “It feels impossible to outscore [the three much better on g4 than it would be on h5. general what Black should be trying to do top players] against the rest of the field,” definitely helped me get a good position. 14. ... Nh5?! Shankland said. “Granted that I’ve already done that, it doesn’t make as much sense [to follow 7. ... Bf5 8. fxe4 Bxe4! Not best, and the first major error. Of course that previous advice].” I understood the knight would be sidelined, A day later, he played what he called his but I counted on my ability to break it out with “toughest challenge”—Black against the unpre - an eventual ... f7-f6, while in the meantime, dictable Nakamura, who likes malleable pawn White has absolutely no counterplay on the structures and complex middlegames against kingside and Black can slowly but surely get lower-rated opposition. his queenside attack going. Still, later on, I really “I’ve already given up predicting what Hikaru wished I had more firepower to finish off the is going to do,” Shankland said. Nakamura was white king. also coming off a surprising loss to Izoria and Better was 14. ... Nd7. It was more principled was still seeking his first win of the event. “He’s to not sideline the knight. But here I was much more erratic in his choices than Wesley worried about White’s counterplay after 15. or Fabiano, and I totally failed to predict what h4 h6 16. Rh3! when h5 is a serious threat all they played.” After the game, Hikaru told me he had only of a sudden. But I completely missed the very If you don’t recall the game and you’re now checked 8. ... Nxe4, but this move looks much strong resource 16. ... h5! keeping the kingside trying to also guess at this point, you can stop. more natural to me. locked, but without stranding my knight! Black Nakamura played quite the “odd” opening: 1. just looks much better to me (After 16. ... hxg5?! b3, 3. e3, 5. f3, although later searches showed 9. d3 Bg6 10. Nc3 17. hxg5 Qxg5+ 18. Kb1 Rxh3 19. Nxh3 Qe7 Nakamura had essayed the same in some games White’s only chance to castle short was with 20. Bxa3 Qxa3 21. Nf4 White gets a lot of on Chess.com. After opposite-sides castling, 10. Nf3, but I was not particularly worried. 10. counterplay). Shankland produced all the pressure but couldn’t ... Bc5! 11. 0-0 Qe7 12. Kh1 0-0-0 Black looks 15. Qe3 0-0 16. Nge2 b5! net the full point. Still, he called it his favorite fine to me. For instance, after 13. e4 h5!? Black game. has the primitive but not senseless plan of ... Black has all the time in the world to get ... h5-h4 followed by ... Nh5-g3+. As long as he a5-a4 in. White has no counterplay. NIMZOWITSCH-LARSEN castles on the opposite side of White, he will 17. Bxa3 Qxa3+ 18. Kb1 OPENING (A01) always have the safer king and some attacking GM Hikaru Nakamura (2787) chances. I was expecting Hikaru to keep his king in GM Samuel Shankland (2671) the center with 18. Kd2, where it looked safer 10. ... Bc5! 2018 U.S. Championship (8), St. Louis, to me, but he correctly pointed out after the Missouri, 04.26.2018 White has some positional trumps in his game that Black can simply put his rooks on Notes by Shankland. pawn structure, the g6-bishop being a bit e8 and d6 and play for either ... f6 or ... c6- passive, and the b2-bishop being very well c5-c4. It may well be the best move, but it does The most interesting game from my U.S. placed. But he will struggle to find a good home not solve White’s problems either. Championship run was probably the one with for his king. 18. ... a4 Hikaru. I did not manage to win the game in the end, but I was very happy with my play in 11. 0-0-0 (see diagram top of next page) the early middlegame, outplaying one of the After 11. Nf3 Qe7! Black will not allow short strongest players in the world, and with the castling when 12. e4 0-0 13. 0-0-0 a5 and Black’s 19. Nc1?! black pieces. attack looks very dangerous though of course A sad move. After 19. Nd4! Black will soon 1. b3 the game remains double edged. triple on the a-file (starting with 19. ... Ra6) I had expected Hikaru might play some kind 11. ... Qe7 12. e4 Ba3! and White still has no counterplay, but there

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29. Qxc4+ Qxc4 30. bxc4 Nf4 Black’s activity putting Hikaru away (especially given the promises a slight edge despite the pawn down, number of opportunities I had) but one has to but it’s nothing too impressive. give him credit for making my life as difficult 26. ... Qg6 27. Rf1 as possible and defending extremely well. You don’t get many chances as good as this one Again, best was 27. Nc3! Re8 28. Qf3! The against players as strong as him, so letting one point. I missed this move. (28. Qf2 cxd3 wins slide is painful. Still, I can be very relieved that for Black). it did not come back to haunt me this time! If 27. ... c6 28. Nc3 Re8 29. Qf3 Bxd3? this missed half point had gotten me into a tie for first, I don’t know if I ever would have I started to drift around here. Black still had forgiven myself. very good winning chances with 29. ... Qxg5! The stage was now set for a thrilling finish: are no crushing threats just yet and the knight This was simple and strong. In the line 30. Rg2 Shankland and Caruana on 5½/8 with So is much more active in the center. Qf6 31. Kb2 I missed the rather obvious 31. ... lurking a half-point further back. At this point Bg6 here, though it is also not even the only 19. ... Rfb8! Caruana actually had more wins than Shankland move! but that wasn’t enough for sole first—an earlier Preparing for ... c6-c5-c4. White’s king could 30. Nxd3 Rf8? endgame goof against Izoria was on his card. really be taken for a ride in the next few moves. Still, the slip didn’t seem to injure Caruana’s Too fancy. Best was 30. ... cxd3! 31. h4. 20. Rhe1 c5! chances too much. Despite still having to face Otherwise an eventual Qxg5 would just leave Nakamura, being tied and having two whites Not fearing Nd5. Black up a pawn (31. Rxd3 Rf8 32. Qd1 Rxf1 remaining still made him the betting favorite. 33. Qxf1 Nf4!) and after 31. ... Rad8 32. Rfd1 21. Ka1! Round nine, however, proved to be a bad Rf8! is overlooked. When the knight gets to omen for Caruana. He struggled to draw as Hikaru finds the most resilient defense. f4, Black should just win. Miserable is 21. Nd5? c4! 22. Nxc7?! (Even white against Nakamura, who could have ended worse is 22. dxc4 bxc4 23. Nxc7 axb3 24. cxb3 31. Qd1 cxd3 32. Rxf8+ Rxf8 33. Rxd3 all the drama if he’d found some tactics. Qxg5 34. Rd6 cxb3 25. axb3 Bxe4+! is a nice variation. 26. Meanwhile Shankland expressed only his Qxe4 Rxb3+ 27. Nxb3 Qxb3+ 28. Kc1 Qc3+ second fearful position of the tournament, but 29. Kb1 Ra1 mate) 22. ... c3! Oops! soon after the worry subsided when he simply trapped GM Yaroslav Zherebukh’s wayward 21. ... axb3 22. cxb3 c4 23. Nb1! Qa6 24. bishop (see “The Practical Endgame,” page 34. ~ed.). Rd2 He took the piece, and the lead. White was able to keep the b-file closed and Nevertheless, Caruana still seemed optimistic has overprotected the a2-pawn. Black will not about at least getting into a playoff. be able to give mate, but he can now switch “If you told me right now I could get 1½/2, gears and try to get his kingside pieces back I think it would be a smart bet on my part,” into play, making use of the tenderness of the Caruana said. Turns out, Caruana did better e4-pawn. This is the right plan, but I chose the than that, and it still wasn’t enough. (By this wrong execution. point So had faded out of the picture; his two 24. ... f5? 34. ... Qf4? opening-round wins were followed by nine straight draws, but solidity doesn’t win events. Tempting but poor. 24. ... f6! Black should Missing my last chance with 34. ... Rf6. Black Nakamura never factored in the lead; he didn’t not have allowed the e4-pawn to be exchanged still has very good winning chances here, though win a game until round 10.) since it will be a serious weakness in the future. I was understandably worried about 35. Qb3+ It was also at this point that Shankland said After 25. h4 Bf7! the bishop has woken up and Kf8 36. Rd8+ Ke7 37. Qg8. Still, with veins of he had his first genuine thoughts about taking White still has a lot of problems to solve. ice, the machine gives 37. ... Rf1+! 38. Kb2 the tournament. “I felt like it was possible but Rf2+! 39. Kb3 Qg6! when Black has everything 25. exf5 Bxf5 I still didn’t think it was likely,” Shankland said. under control and threatens ... Qc2+ with mate In round 10 Caruana beat Zherebukh while to follow. After 40. Ka3 Qf7 41. Qh8 Nf6 Black Shankland’s dominant knight reigned over new is much better and retains good winning US Chess Hall of Famer GM Alex Onischuk chances, but one look at his king is enough to (see “In The Arena,” page 32. ~ed.). Despite advanc - know that White has some counterplay and ing to a playoff last year, Onischuk’s new the position is not without risk. honorific, bestowed at the opening ceremony, 35. Rxc6 Qxb4 36. Qd5+! didn’t propel him to similar success this time Well spotted. Without this move White around. He figured greatly in the finish again, would still be worse. but in all the wrong ways, finishing last after losing again in the final round to Caruana. 36. ... Kh8 37. Qxb5! In that round 11, Shankland wore his lucky And much to my chagrin, I realized I do not blue shirt for the fourth time, and won for the have mate on f1. Now the position is equal. sixth. He doesn’t wear a belt with his trousers, 26. b4?! but this year he won the most important “belt” 37. ... Qf4 38. Qc5, Draw agreed. The move 26. Nc3 would have just about of his life— a U.S. title. equalized. 26. ... c6 27. Qc5 Bg6 28. dxc4 bxc4 I was a bit annoyed with myself for not “It’s beyond my wildest dreams,” Shankland

28 July 2018 | Chess Life Cover Story: U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP said, adding that he was sure his win made his was a stupid 18-year-old kid is still at least Although she hadn’t played a tournament in mother go completely “nanners.” The champi- somewhat fresh in people’s minds even now, about 10 months, her hot start continued in onship also made his book sales go bananas. but such is the prize you win for throwing a round four with this crushing near-miniature Hours after winning, only one copy of his tome temper tantrum when you are already a over WGM Anna Sharevich. Paikidze said she’s on pawns, Small Steps to Giant Improvement, reasonably-public figure. Rest assured, the next at home when she’s attacking, and all the remained for sale on Amazon. time I quit, I will already be at least middle cannons came out for this one. Sharevich ejected How good was Shankland’s performance? aged, and I will not play another professional just before being mated. Last year So won the event with plus three. game.” This year Caruana scored plus five and didn’t While Shankland was self-effacing about his CARO-KANN DEFENSE, even make it into a tiebreak. Shankland’s 2885 earlier self as a teenager, one current teenager TWO KNIGHTS VARIATION (B11) performance rating vaulted his actual FIDE nearly made the opposite kind of memories. IM Nazi Paikidze (2352) rating to 2701. He said that clearing 2700 was FM Annie Wang, all of 15 years old and the WGM Anna Sharevich (2281) much less likely than winning the tournament. second-youngest player in the field, piloted her 2018 U.S. Women’s Championship (4), St. He’s now only the seventh American player to journey perfectly for 10 of the 11 rounds. She Louis, Missouri, 04.21.2018 crest that barrier. The win also alleviated any had three different chances to win the U.S. Notes by Paikidze. number-crunching for the Olympiad later this Women’s Championship, but in the end, IM year in , Georgia—the winner gets an Nazi Paikidze’s tenaciousness proved good 1. e4 c6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Nf3 automatic berth on the team. enough to squeeze out her second title. I have played this opening dozens of times, And what about that illness Shankland had Wang seemed blissfully oblivious to how but this was my first time with the white pieces! at the outset? Apparently chess pilots aren’t monumental her performance became, despite grounded by head colds. it becoming more and more awesome. 3. ... Bg4 4. h3 Bxf3 5. Qxf3 d4 “Funny enough, I’ve got this lingering cough “I was very emotional at 15,” Paikidze said A rare move. The most common contin- and runny nose that has been going even until in deference to the focus of her rival. “I was all uation is: 5. ... e6 after which White needs to now,” he said on the final day. “It’s a really per - over the place. I couldn’t hide my emotions.” choose the strategy for the rest of the game. sis tent bug but those are the only symptoms. Wang said she thought she got her equanimity There are three interesting ways to continue: No headache, no fatigue, nothing else. I would - from her dad. 6. d3 (6. d4 dxe4 7. Qxe4 Nf6 8. Qd3; 6. g3 Nf6 n’t be surprised if they annoyed my opponents Wang and Paikidze battled for the lead early 7. Bg2 Nbd7 8. 0-0) 6. ... Nd7 7. Bd2 Ngf6 8. g4 more than they annoyed me! It’s certainly not on (they were the only two winners as early as h6 9. 0-0-0. intentional.” round one). The teenager never let the veteran 6. Ne2 e6 After having just eclipsed Caruana for the wrest it away. Wang had a share of the lead in nation’s top title, what about Caruana’s upcom - all four early rounds, always with Paikidze, I expected 6. ... e5 after which I was planning ing World Championship match in November? then pulled away into clear first after rounds to play 7. Ng3 Nf6 8. Bc4 followed by 0-0, and Would Shankland, a known theoretician, five through 10. eventually pushing f2-f4 to break Black’s central potentially sign on to “Team Caruana” or would It was all the 2016 champion could do to pawn chain. he be more loyal to “Team Carlsen” (Shankland keep up. Paikidze went yet another U.S. 7. d3 was revealed to be one of GM Magnus Carlsen’s Women’s Championship without losing a The move 7. c3 was interesting. And after seconds in 2016). “No comment,” was all classical game (she now only has two losses in 7. ... c5 8. cxd4 cxd4 9. Qb3 Nc6 (9. ... b6? 10. Shankland would say, but he did elaborate about four events) and yet she trailed by a full point Qa4+) 10. Qxb7 Rc8. White has an extra pawn the benefits of working with the World Cham - with two rounds to go. Wang’s 7/8 start will but is behind in development. I believe Black’s pion’s cadre. do that to you! compensation is sufficient. “To be honest, I have worked very little with No other woman seriously factored in to the Magnus himself, but more with his team,” conversation for first. Many-times champions 7. ... Nf6 8. g4 Shankland said. “The experience working with GM Irina Krush (third place) and IM Anna A typical move for this opening. White is them surely gave me added perspectives on Zatonskih (fourth place) saw yet another year not necessarily planning to push g4-g5, but how to approach positions, and the raw analysis go by without adding to their totals. This time Black still needs to keep an eye on it. Meanwhile, itself has shown up in my games now and again. the Chess Life Twitter poll was spot on—about White’s plan is to fianchetto the bishop, castle, Magnus himself has convinced me that making two-thirds of respondents preferred the “field” and attack the kingside with a pawn storm human moves even very early in the game is a over Krush/Zatonskih, and they were right. (after f2-f4). great way to find new ideas in preparation that When asked, Paikidze said she wasn’t miffed 8. ... Na6 the machines may not quite get right away.” about not being included in a similar “Big Three” As with other young adult players, the since she had only played two tournaments This was a very surprising move for me. I American chess public is seeing an evolution since the last Championship, with less than expected 8. ... c5 and next 9. ... Nc6. It’s worth from Shankland, both on the board and off. noteworthy results. mentioning that the “normal” development Gone are the days of histrionic pronounce - That may have to change for next year, as at does not look very good for Black: 8. ... Nbd7 ments. Shankland hopes to shake some of his least in St. Louis, she’s very tough to beat. 9. g5 Ne5 10. Qg2 Nfd7 11. f4. earlier antics, like claiming to quit chess and Paikidze got to the winner’s circle in much the 9. Bg2 Qa5+ taking a respite from the game in 2010-2011. same way as Shankland—dominating as black. “I came back more mature, made a final norm Four of her five wins came that way, including I was not afraid of 9. ... Nb4. White can that counted in my first event, and haven’t her first two wins. A pair of Pircs resulted in a simply ignore the hanging pawn on c2 and thought this way since,” he said. “It really bugs demolition of FM Jennifer Yu and a Capablanca- continue with her original plan: 10. 0-0 Nxc2 me that my incredibly immature and foolish style queenless middlegame win over IM Dorsa 11. Rb1. way of handling politics and adversity when I Derakhshani. 10. c3

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Also possible was 10. Bd2 Qb6 11. 0-0-0 but I decided to settle on a simple, non-threatening my mind was set on a short-side castle. move; it continues to keep the tension on the board. I spent a lot of time calculating 14. g5!? 10. ... Rd8 Nxg5 15. Qe3 h6 (the only move) 16. f4 Ngh7 The continuation 10. ... dxc3 11. bxc3 Nc5 17. f5 After a series of forced moves, it looks 12. 0-0 Rd8 trans poses to the game. like White is about to open the e-file, which 11. 0-0 dxc3 12. bxc3 Nc5 would justify sacrificing two pawns. However, I was disappointed when I found this strong continuation for Black: 17. ... Be7 18. fxe6 0-0 White only got one pawn back and did not manage to weaken Black’s king. On the contrary, White’s king is weakened now that the f- and g-pawns had vanished. 21. Rc8+

14. ... Nd2 15. Bxd2 Qxd2 16. Rfd1 Qg5 After 21. d6 Bd8 22. Bxb7 h5! (White nets an Exchange after 22. ... 0-0 23. Bc6 Bb6 24. After 6. ... Qa5 17. Qb3 Rd7 18. d5 Black is Bxd7 Nxd7 25. Ng3 Qf4) 23. Bc6 hxg4 24. up a pawn, but still behind in development. In Bxd7+ Nxd7 25. hxg4 Qxg4+ 26. Ng3 Qh3 27. addition, the queenside pawns are left slightly Qf3. White’s king is safe for now, but I still weakened and alone, which explains my next was not comfortable with allowing Black so move. From afar, I did not think it was a good idea much counterplay. 17. Qb3 Rd7 18. d5! for Black to go after a pawn while their kingside 21. ... Bd8 22. Qa3 is still undeveloped and the king is in the center. I am generally happy to sacrifice pawns if it I did not choose 22. Qb4 because of 22. ... a5 After some closer analysis, I realized it’s not means the opponent’s king stays in the center. 23. Qc5 b6 24. Qa3 but as it turns out, this easy for White to take advantage of Black’s would have been a slightly better version of delayed development. This was a critical 18. ... cxd5 19. cxd5 e5 my position in the game. I was worried that at moment in the game—I had to make a decision Black wants to keep the e-file closed, of some point, Black would have a chance to push regarding which pawn to give up. course. 19. ... Nxd5 20. Bxd5 exd5 (Even worse ... b6-b5-b4 and cut off the a3-f8 diagonal from is 20. ... Rxd5 21. Qxb7) 21. Rac1!. 13. d4 my queen. The alternatives 13. Rd1!? Ncxe4 (13. ... 20. Rac1! 22. ... h5! Nb3!? 14. Rb1 Qxa2 15. Bg5) 14. Bb2 Nd6 Always try to include all your pieces in the The only chance to defend this position for White has two good bishops in exchange for a attack. Black is to counterattack. pawn, but it is not enough compensation in my opinion; and unclear is 13. Nf4 Qxc3 14. 20. ... Be7 23. f4! Rb1 Nfd7! (14. ... Nxd3?? 15. Rb3) 15. Bb2 Qa5 Finally opening up the e-file, even if it means (see diagram top of next column) 16. d4 Na4. sacrificing yet another pawn. Here White has two good-looking options: 13. ... Ncxe4 14. c4 23. ... exf4 win material, but allow Black some counter- This move was not an easy one to make. I play, or continue to play down material and The last critical moment for me in the game. was hoping for something more forcing and keep Black’s king in the center. I chose the White’s goal is to check Black on the e-file (via was considering several candidate moves. latter. Re1) which leads to an immediate checkmate,

2018 U.S. Championship — April 17-30, 2018 Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Score 1. GM Samuel Shankland 2671 x ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 1 8½ 2. GM Fabiano Caruana 2804 ½ x ½ ½ 1 1 1 0 1 1 ½ 1 8 3. GM Wesley So 2786 ½ ½ x ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 6½ 4. GM Hikaru Nakamura 2787 ½ ½ ½ x ½ ½ ½ 0 1 ½ ½ ½ 5½ 5. GM Ray Robson 2660 0 0 ½ ½ x ½ 1 1 1 0 ½ ½ 5½ 6. GM Aleksandr Lenderman 2599 ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ x 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 1 5½ 7. GM Jeffery Xiong 2665 ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 1 x ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 5 8. GM Zviad Izoria 2599 0 1 ½ 1 0 ½ ½ x ½ 0 ½ ½ 5 9. GM Varuzhan Akobian 2647 0 0 ½ 0 0 ½ ½ ½ x ½ 1 1 4½ 10. GM Yaroslav Zherebukh 2640 0 0 0 ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ ½ 4½ 11. GM Awonder Liang 2552 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ 1 0 ½ x ½ 4½ 12. GM Alexander Onischuk 2672 0 0 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ x 3 For more information, see the official website: http://uschesschamps.com/2018-us-championships/overview.

30 July 2018 | Chess Life Cover Story: U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP but there are a few different ways White could Anna resigned here. I really wish she’d let sunk her knight into the center but missed an try to do this. me finish this game in style: 27. ... b5 28. Qxb5+ important Zwischenzug. After Wang chased her 24. Nd4 Rxb5 29. Rdxd8 mate. king all around the board for most of the hour, Paikidze conceded. But after four draws in five games from “She didn’t give me a chance, she played so rounds five to nine, all of those half points kept well,” Paikidze said. “She outplayed me in every adding up, allowing the youngster to keep up way possible and that made me feel pretty her routine: win her game, go back to the hotel terrible.” to do schoolwork, come back and win the next Wang now had her second chance to win day. Wang’s lead stretched to a full point after the title and become the second youngest beating her first-ever grandmaster when the women’s champion since Krush won at age 14 seven-time champion erred just after the time exactly 20 years ago. All Wang needed was a control. draw in the rematch. Just like last year’s playoff Paikidze still controlled her own fate since in the open championship, the players had 15 the two had not met yet, but she got nothing minutes to reflect or plan for the second game. as white against Wang in round nine before And just like in 2017, the two competitors sat I was very tempted to start with 24. Re1 Qe5 agreeing to an early perpetual. Unlike Caruana, quietly with their own thoughts, at least at first. and win with a brilliant 25. Kf1! Unfortunately, Paikidze then got some help from the field as Paikidze’s silent contemplation was broken it’s not the end. Black has a killer defense: 25. Wang could only close with one draw from when an unexpected visitor entered. GM Giorgi ... Re7 26. d6 Re6; 24. Nxf4 looked just as good the last two games. Her plane had spent all of Kacheishvili, longtime coach of Krush and as the move I made in the game, but I am no her fuel, and like the Komet, was vulnerable therefore no stranger to preparing players for “pawn-grabber”; Less effective is 24. Nc3 Qe5 as it tried to glide safely to land. all of the possible tiebreak scenarios, offered 25. Kf1 Re7 26. d6 Re6 27. Qa4+ Nd7. Defending champion WGM Sabina-Francesca some advice. Although both Kacheishvili and 24. ... Qe5 Foisor was the one who shot it down in the final Paikidze are both of Georgian descent, Paikidze round. Funnily, that gave Foisor one more day said she didn’t know him very well. Apparently, Black can still survive this with the crown. Paikidze had already closed to “I didn’t even know he was here,” Paikidze position, but only if they play like a computer: within a half point after winning in round 10, said. “He just came up and told me he was 24. ... Ng8!! I must say, it is a very counterin- and as soon as she saw Wang resign in round rooting for me and gave me very good advice. tuitive move. Black’s biggest problem is that 11, Paikidze immediately offered a draw in her ... First, she plays very fast and don’t try to play she is behind in development and cannot castle. own messy game, which was accepted. as fast as her. Just do your thing.” This move makes it even worse ... but it works The two would meet again in a playoff the His other advice pertained to the actual as the following variations show! 25. Re1+ (25. following day, in which Paikidze thought of opening. Paikidze said she appreciated the d6 hxg4 ; 25. Nf5? Ne7 26. Re1 0-0 27. Rxd8 herself as a 60 percent favorite. All the boards mentorship, although during the event, she Rfxd8 28. Nxe7+ Kh7) 25. ... Ne7 26. d6 0-0 save one were removed, and the two arrived preferred the freedom of not having a coach 27. dxe7 Bxe7 28. Rxf8+ Kxf8. back at the club for a pair of rapid games so she could play what she wanted without 25. Nf5 (Game/25, five-second delay). The “delay” instead interference. of “increment” was so rare that Paikidze had to When the chess resumed, Wang chose a Threatening a mate on g7! Black has no more ask exactly how it would function on the clock. French Defense setup against Paikidze’s King’s defensive resources. It also meant speed mattered much more. Indian Attack. White eventually placed the 25. ... Nxd5 26. Bxd5 Rxd5 27. Qa4+, In game one, Paikidze had the black pieces wrong piece on g4 and Wang could have Black resigned. and tried to maintain parity on the clock. She Continued on page 70

2018 U.S. Women’s Championship — April 17-30, 2018 Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Score 1. IM Nazi Paikidze 2352 x ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 8 2. FM Annie Wang 2321 ½ x 1 ½ 1 ½ 0 ½ 1 1 1 1 8 3. GM Irina Krush 2422 ½ 0 x 1 ½ 1 ½ 0 ½ 1 1 1 7 4. IM Anna Zatonskih 2444 ½ ½ 0 x 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 6½ 5. FM Jennifer Yu 2354 0 0 ½ 0 x ½ 1 ½ 1 1 1 1 6½ 6. WGM Tatev Abrahamyan 2366 0 ½ 0 ½ ½ x ½ 1 1 0 1 ½ 5½ 7. WGM Sabina-Francesca Foisor 2308 0 1 ½ ½ 0 ½ x 0 1 ½ ½ ½ 5 8. WGM Anna Sharevich 2281 0 0 1 ½ ½ 0 1 x 1 0 0 ½ 4½ 9. FM Akshita Gorti 2252 ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 0 0 0 x 1 1 ½ 4½ 10. FM Maggie Feng 2243 ½ 0 0 0 0 1 ½ 1 0 x 1 ½ 4½ 11. IM Rusudan Goletiani 2306 ½ 0 0 ½ 0 0 ½ 1 0 0 x 1 3½ 12. IM Dorsa Derakhshani 2306 0 0 0 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 x 2½ For more information, see the official website: http://uschesschamps.com/2018-us-championships/overview.

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By GM ROBERT HESS

THE 2018 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP WAS THE Nxd4 Bxc3+ 9. bxc3 Qa5. Levon Aronian compromising the queenside light squares. At tournament of GM Sam Shankland’s life. demonstrated what can happen to White if the very least this move does not directly Shankland, 26, is no stranger to chess sucess— he’s unfamiliar with (or forgets) the line; in the challenge Black’s setup. the California native won an Olympiad gold medal Candidates he won a pretty straightforward Developing the queen is in the spirit of the for his individual play in 2014 and then another game against Sergey Karjakin. position. 9. Qb3 is of course multi-purpose: it for top team in 2016. But despite his renowned 5. ... exd5 6. Bg5 h6 7. Bh4 defends c3, applies pressure on d5, and does preparation and talent, Shankland generally not require an additional pawn move that can’t struggled in previous national championships. Onischuk decides to retain his bishop pair by be taken back in the event squares become With three of the world’s top 10 players, there playing the main continuation. GM Aleksey vulnerable (an important theme in Shankland’s was no reason to believe that this year would be Dreev has often captured here, with the intention new book!). 9. ... Bxc3+ ... Shankland’s to win. After all, GM Fabiano Caruana of leaving Black with a backward c-pawn. Carlsen a) 9. ... Nc6 10. Be2 (Pawn grabbing with was red hot, earning the right to challenge GM defeated Aronian back in 2015 in a game that 10. Bxf6 Qxf6 11. Qxd5 deserves attention, Magnus Carlsen for the World Championship stemmed from this variation: That game though Black should have ample compensation in November and then outpacing Carlsen in continued with 7. Bxf6 Qxf6 8. Qa4+ Nc6 9. e3 after 11. ... Rfe8) 10. ... g5 11. Bg3 Ne4 12. Nd2 Grenke. Yet, as fortune would have it, Shankland 0-0 10. Be2 Be6 11. 0-0 a6 12. Rfc1 Bd6. Bxc3 13. bxc3 Nxd2 14. Kxd2 Na5 15. Qb4 b6 etched his name in the history books. 7. ... 0–0 requires further testing, though Black won in 40 moves in IM Anton Smirnov (2543)-GM More ambitious and loose is 7. ... c5. QUEEN’S GAMBIT DECLINED, Hua Ni (2670), PRO Chess League 2018; Shankland, a half point ahead in the standings RAGOZIN DEFENSE (D38) b) 9. ... c5 is thematic in similar positions, entering the penultimate round, did not need GM Alexander Onischuk (2749) but feels wrong here. White can just take 10. to take early structural risks against an opponent GM Samuel Shankland (2746) dxc5 and leave Black with an isolated pawn with such technical prowess. 2018 U.S. Championship (10), St. Louis, and lacking the typical compensation. White Missouri, 04.28.2018 8. e3 Bf5 is ready to play Be2, Rd1, etc. while the pinned knight on f6 remains an issue. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Bb4 ... 10. bxc3 Nbd7 11. Be2 c5 12. dxc5 Nxc5 Onischuk had proved a tough opponent for 13. Qb4 Nce4 14. Nd4 Bh7 15. 0-0 g5 16. Bg3 Shankland in years past, but 2018 was a miser - Qb6 17. Qxb6 axb6 18. Rfc1 eventually led to able event for Onischuk. The 2006 U.S. Cham - victory in 49 moves in GM Alexander Grischuk pion could not convert his advantages and failed (2742)-GM Pavel Eljanov (2759) Sharjah 2017. to hold when under pressure. Shankland’s 9. ... Bxc3+ 10. bxc3 Nbd7 11. Be2 c5 opening choice—the Ragozin—was one he’d prepared for three different opponents, though This move seems counterintuitive, but it is not for this game. His analysis clearly paid off. good. When your opponent has the pair of bishops, you tend to prefer the position being 5. cxd5 closed. However, without pushing pawns Considering that Onischuk had no reason Black’s pieces have no room with which to 9. a3 to anticipate this variation, it would have been operate. The c3-pawn appears to be the target, unnecessarily risky to enter the well-trodden Already an important structural moment. but in fact it is the vulnerable squares that are path after: 5. Bg5 dxc4 6. e4 c5 7. Bxc4 cxd4 8. Perhaps this is a minor inaccuracy, permanently more important than a particular pawn.

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12. 0-0 An uncharacteristic mistake by Onischuk. 19. Rfe1 is a simple tempo up on the game contin- Compared to the Grischuk-Eljanov game uation: 19. ... Bg6 (Roughly even is 19. ... Nxg3 included above, 12. dxc5 looks less appealing. 20. hxg3 Bxd3 21. Qxd3 c4 22. Qf5) 20. Bxe4 White shatters his own pawn structure and Bxe4 21. Ne5 cxd4 22. Rxc8 Rxc8 23. exd4 Bf5 has a more exploitable weakness on the 24. Qf3 is pleasant for White. That extra rook queen side. Yet Onischuk could have used the move is very useful. vacated d4-square for his knight and played for Rc1 and c4. A probable continuation 19. ... Bxe4 20. Ne5 cxd4 21. Rxc8 Rxc8 would be 12. ... Nxc5 (12. ... g5) 13. Nd4 Bh7 22. exd4 Bf5 23. Qh5 14. 0-0. Significantly better than the game contin- 12. ... g5! uation was 23. Qf3, which Shankland planned to respond to with 23. ... Qe6 (23. ... Be6 24. In this Capablanca-like ending, Shankland In this Queen’s Gambit Declined setup, Qh5 f6 with the idea of trading queens on g7 stood significantly better. His knight could not White often has the bishop behind the pawn is met by the blast [24. ... Nd5 25. Qxh6 f6 be ousted from d5, and White’s bishop is a chain. Since it is on the outside and pinning followed by ... Qg7 is no worse for Black.] 25. passive minor. Black’s king dashes to the queen - the knight, it is both an asset and a target. f4! and White has legitimate attacking chances.) side to pressure the weak white pawns and Shankland rids himself of the annoying pin. 24. Qxb7 f6 25. Nf3 and Black has ample support his own majority. 13. Bg3 Ne4 compensation for the pawn. 31. Rf3 Nd5 32. fxg5 hxg5 33. h4 gxh4 23. ... f6! The immediate 13. ... c4 is thematic, limiting Shankland had no interest in allowing White’s pieces. White hardly has time to play Onischuk to keep an outside passer as a decoy. the typical Nd2, f2-f3, e3-e4 because Black The continuation 33. ... g4 34. Rb3 b6 35. Rb5 simply plays ... Re8. Of course, White can Rd8 remains good for Black, but White maneuver with Nd2, Qc1, Re1, Bd1, but this certainly has improved counter chances here. takes time. 34. Bxh4 Kf7 35. Be1 b6 36. Bd2 Rc2 37. 14. c4 dxc4 Rd3 Ke6 38. g4 Kd6 39. Kf1 Kc6 40. Ke1 A misunderstanding of the position would Kb5 41. g5 fxg5 42. Bxg5 Kc4 43. Rg3 lead one to play 14. ... Nc3 in order to secure bishops of opposite color. White is handed an abundance of space, rapid development, and a number of previously controlled access points after 15. Qe1 Nxe2+ 16. Qxe2. 24. Ng4 15. Bxc4 Rc8 In hindsight, Onischuk had better practical Onischuk likely hoped for 15. ... Nb6 16. Bd3 chances after 24. Qxh6 Qg7 (24. ... fxe5 25. c4 17. Bc2 which is completely fine for Black, Bxe5 is not what Black has in mind, since the but there are some long-term weaknesses due king will not find shelter.) 25. Qxg7+ (25. Qh5 to the overextended kingside. Moreover, with fxe5 26. Bxe5 Qg6 leaves White without a check the major pieces on the board, an expanding and a lost position.) 25. ... Kxg7 is strategically center can help initiate a kingside attack. much better for Black, but at least White has a 43. ... Nc3 pawn for his difficulties. 16. Rc1 Qe7 It was all too easy to ruin what to this point 24. ... Bxg4 25. Qxg4 Qd7 26. Qf3 had been an almost perfect game. The rushed Taking steps in the wrong direction. In order 43. ... Rc3? 44. Rxc3+ Kxc3 45. Ke2 allows to maximize his chances, Onischuk had to White the counterplay he needs to survive. 45. activate his pieces as quickly as possible. For ... Kxd4 (45. ... Kb3 46. Kd3 Kxa3 47. Kc4 is instance, 26. Qh5 Nd5 (26. ... Kg7 27. Re1) 27. simply a draw, since the d-pawn runs.) 46. Kd2 Qg6+ (27. Qxh6 Qh7 again gives Black a great Kc4 47. Kc2. endgame despite the pawn deficit.) 27. ... Qg7 44. d5 Nxd5 45. Kd1? 28. Qf5 Rd8 29. Re1. Mandatory was 45. Bd2 to prevent Black’s 26. ... Nd5 27. Qh5 Kg7 28. f4?? Qe8 next move. Both players overlooked a simple tactic. 45. ... Rc3 46. Rg4+ Kb3 47. Rd4 Ne3+ Shankland didn’t even really look for it, 48. Bxe3 Rxe3 49. Kd2 Rh3, White resigned. 17. Bd3 opting to simplify into a position with great winning chances. The idea was when his Losing a second pawn, Onischuk tipped his Although it appears to be a decent move activity makes up for his structural woes 28. king. Like any champion, Shankland received a here, White typically does not want to push ... Nxf4 29. Bxf4 Qxd4+ 30. Kh1 (30. Rf2 Rc2 bit of luck but made the most of his opportunities 17. d5 as the pawn is easily blockaded and it is 31. Bg3 Rc1+) 30. ... Qxf4 with back rank throughout the tournament. You don’t get to “plus not reinforced by another pawn. mate ideas. six” by accident; poise, precision, and preparation 17. ... Rfd8 18. Qe2 Nb6 19. Bxe4? 29. Qf3 Qe3+ 30. Qxe3 Nxe3 earned Shankland his first national title.

www.uschess.org 33 Cover Story: U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP The U.S. Championship Effect Shankland’s road to the title included a crucial endgame victory.

By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

THERE IS AN OBSCURE PSYCHOLOGICAL We join the battle ... wait, is there even a     !  !!  !    phenomenon that is known in scientific literature battle left to join? Black has three pawns for ! ! ! !  as “The U.S. Championship Effect.” It was coined the knight, and it seems to be a matter of time Zherebukh’s desire to keep his far-advanced after economists observed that there is an until the measly pawn on h4 is eaten up. Black passer is understandable, but it puts him on a annually-occurring two-week period in which will eventually have to prove his mettle in a very narrow course. Instead, Black had an the global workforce vastly under performs. Scores rook versus rook plus knight showdown, but elegant way to force the draw: 53. ... Ra2 54. of employees are caught shirking their duties or many players can do so while skydiving above Nb4 (54. Ne1 Kg6 and there is no way to stop calling in sick. Lunch breaks extend for hours the Himalayas. To this end, 53. Kxd4 Ra4+ is ... Kh5) 54. ... d3!! past the allotted end time. Economic productivity one quick way to sign the peace accord. and output take a gut-wrenching beating. However, a closer look at the position tells The scientific community breathed a sigh of a different story. It is true that Black is within relief when it was determined that an addiction a hair’s breadth of securing the draw, but if to chess was the benign cause behind this White avoids taking on d4, the h-pawn is downturn. This year, as GM Samuel Shankland actually quite safe. The knight is the method surpassed the Big Three with a magisterial behind the madness: it imprisons the rook, performance, the effect was especially pro - discourages a potential king sortie (since ... Kg6 nounced. It turns out that one of Shankland’s can be met with Nf4+), and singlehandedly crucial victories came down to a tremendously blockades the pawns. Indeed, they are totally instructive, nail-biting endgame. But then again, immobilized and essentially available for that’s just par for the course. consumption on-demand. The position is well within the bounds of a ANALYSIS DIAGRAM OF KNIGHTS AND MEN draw, but White has nothing to lose. Why not GM Samuel Shankland (2671) keep the h-pawn alive for a few more moves? Endgame tactics 101. The cooperative 55. GM Yaroslav Zherebukh (2640) Nxa2?? bears tragic consequences after 55. ... 53. Rc1! 2018 U.S. Championship (9), St. Louis, d2 56. Rg1+ Kh7, so White’s hand is forced: Missouri, 04.27.2018 The mechanism keeping the d4-pawn alive 55. Nxd3 Ra4+ wins the pawn immediately; is rather flimsy; in fact, a4 is the only accessible 55. Kxd3 Ra4 56. Kc3 a5 57. Nxc2 Rxh4 square along the fourth rank, so Black is unable draws as well. to keep both c2 and d4 alive. 55. Rg1+ Kh7 is a futile insertion, since 56. 53. ... Rc3?! Nxa2 is still impossible and the “tricky” 56. Years ago, my coach GM Lev Psakhis shared Kxd3 Ra4 57. Rg4?? would be, err, rather a piece of advice that has stuck with me ever neglectful for obvious reasons. since (and that I’ve probably repeated several It should be noted that 54. ... Ra3 is a lot less times in this column). !! ! !  convincing on account of 55. Rxc2 Rh3 56.  !! ! !!  ! ! Rg2+ followed by Rg4, and some work is still  ! !!!  ! !!   required before Black can easily draw. !   ! !!!! AFTER 52. ... Rxa3  ! !! ! ! !  ! 54. Kxd4 Rc8 55. Nc5 Kg6

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PROBLEM I: 1500 LEVEL PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL Practicum GM Alexander Onischuk WGM Sabina-Francesca Foisor GM Varuzhan Akobian WGM Anna Sharevich Each month GM Naroditsky will present U.S. Championship, 04.18.2018 U.S. Women’s Championship, 04.23.2018 two problems taken from actual games that illustrate the theme of this month’s column. Your task is to find the best line of play. Problem I should be solveable by a player at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by a player roughly at a 2000 rating.

See the solutions on page 71.

BLACK TO MOVE BLACK TO MOVE

Once again, it appears that Black has inched in the endgame. In my view, this question as lazy commentators are wont to say, is a within a hair’s breadth of securing the draw. In already contains the seeds of a misunder- matter of straightforward technique. fact, the drawing line seems laughably easy to standing, since this pattern isn’t all that unusual. 60. ... Re1+ 61. Ne4 Kh5 62. Kf4 Rf1+ 63. calculate. But there is a fly in the ointment ... If you regularly solve endgame studies (especial - Kg3 Re1 64. Nf6+ Kg6 65. Nd5 56. Rxc2 Kh5 57. Rh2 Rg8? ly by such luminaries of the field as Genrikh Kasparyan and Alexey Troitsky), a pattern of Some more acrobatics, this time to perma - With this move, Zherebukh ostensibly this sort will probably not elicit more than a nently keep the king out of h5. proceeds along the finish line, preparing ... raised eyebrow.    65. ... Rd1 66. Nf4+ Kf5 67. Ra2 Rg1+ 68. Rg4-xh4. In doing so, he walks right into a       Ng2! devilish trap and squanders his second opportu -     nity to make a draw by force. To this end, 57.   ... a5! would have diverted White’s forces just 58. ... Rg1? enough to render h4 indefensible. After 58. Ne4 a4, Black’s king cannot be effectively Panic. Zherebukh tries to switch over to the dislodged while keeping the a-pawn in check: back rank, but in doing so he allows White to push back his king and consolidate his decisive 1) 59. Nf6+ Kg6 60. Ke5 looks impressive, material advantage. It appears that a different but 60. ... Rc5+ 61. Nd5 a3! is a prosaic way to strategy—that of checking along the side—was keep White’s activity in check. After something still enough to eke out a draw: 58. ... Rb8! 59. like 62. Ke4 Ra5 White has no way to progress. Nf6+ Kg6 60. Ke5 Rb5+ 61. Nd5 Kh5 62. Ke4 2) 59. Ke5 Kg4! 60. Rg2+ Kxh4! is a draw; a5 and White is once more hard-pressed to Black’s king is perfectly safe, since a menacing make any sort of progress in the face of the a- And a final act of calisthenics! Notice how advance by his king can be warded off with a pawn’s advance. Interestingly, White is very many hats the knight has worn throughout the check along the f-file. close to delivering checkmate after 63. Nf4+ game: first a blockader, then a vicious attacker, Kg4 64. Rg2+ Kxh4 but he has no way of doing 58. Ne4!! and finally a key component in White’s consol- so, since 65. Kf3 is handsomely met by 65. ... idation campaign. Rb3+ (but not the dreadful 65. ... h5 on account of 66. Rh2+ Kg5 67. Rxh5+). 68. ... Rb1 69. Rxa6 Rb3+ 70. Kh2 Kg4 71. Rxh6, Black resigned. 59. Nf6+ Kg6 60. Ke5! Black’s “activity” will be warded off in a matter of two or three moves. For instance, 71. ... Rh3+ 72. Kg1 Rb3 73. Rg6+ and Black has a rather unpleasant choice between instant death with 73. ... Kh3 74. h5 or prolonged yet equally one-sided agony after 73. ... Kh5 74. Rg5+. This is the sort of meat-and-potato endgame struggle that will not contend for a brilliancy Once this move is made, the concept is prize, but carries great instructive and entertain - rendered plain: after 58. ... Rg4 59. Ke5, the ment value. Congratulations, Sam! draw offer that will accompany 59. ... Rxh4 1Note that rook versus rook plus knight is an easier will be soundly refused, as 60. Nf6+ Kg5 61. draw than rook versus rook plus bishop, which has Rg2+ is—yes—a jaw-dropping mating construc - In addition to their tactical potency, the king regularly bedeviled some of the world’s best players tion. As beautiful as this position is, the and knight tandem is also capable of some (see, for instance, Caruana-Svidler, Moscow, 2016, practical-minded of you may be wondering impressive feats of gymnastics. White threatens in which the evaluation changed multiple times, how one can reliably find such unusual patterns h5+, with imminent consolidation. The rest, with Caruana missing several textbook wins).

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One Small Step The U.S. Champion’s new book, Small Steps to Giant Improvement: Master Pawn Play in Chess, identifies best (pawn) practices.

By JOHN HARTMANN

PAWNS MAY WELL BE THE SOUL OF Improvement: Master Pawn Play in Chess, fills that 7. ... Rg8! chess, as Philidor famously remarked, but they niche admirably. With Shankland’s impressive Kramnik’s intent is clear—he wants to tear have received relatively little attention from victory in the 2018 U.S. Championship, coupled open the kingside with ... g7-g5-g4, using the authors. A few major works (and types of with his win in the Capablanca Memorial in h3- pawn as a “hook.” (A hook is “an advanced works) stand out among those in print. Cuba as this article was going to press, I suspect pawn which can be exploited by the opponent Hans Kmoch’s was that this will be the rare chess book that receives Pawn Power in Chess to open lines.” [Small Steps, 87]) The concrete perhaps the first book to attempt a compre- the attention it deserves. tactical threat is 8. ... g5 and if 9. Bxg5 (worse hensive analysis of proper pawn play. It is a The basic premise of Shankland’s book is is 9. Nxg5 h6 10. Nf3 Bxh3) 9. ... Bxh3 10. gxh3 difficult read for the contemporary student, simple. Pawns are the only pieces that cannot h6 and Black is winning. with its clunky terminology and strange retreat; we must, therefore, take care when we neologisms. Still, Kmoch deserves no small push them, lest they become weak when too 8. Kh1 credit for his pioneering, systematic treatment far advanced. A recent example from the 2018 If only GM Levon Aronian could play h3-h2! of all kinds of pawn-piece relations and Candidates shows how easily this can happen, In lieu of such a retreat, vacating the g-file structures. even to the world’s elite : seems logical, as it avoids the aforementioned More useful is Andy Soltis’ Pawn Structure tactical ideas. 8. Nbd2 is another option, also , originally published in 1976 and revised Chess RUY LOPEZ, met by 8. ... g5. in 2013. In contrast to Kmoch, Soltis wisely BERLIN DEFENSE (C65) chose to limit his study to 12 structural “families” 8. ... Nh5 9. c3?! g5 10. Nxe5 g4 11. d4 GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2794, ARM) covering a broad swath of opening theory. In Bd6 12. g3 Bxe5 13. dxe5 Qxe5 14. Qd4 GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2800, RUS) each chapter Soltis describes the basic positional Qe7 15. h4 c5 16. Qc4 Be6 17. Qb5+ c6 18. Candidates Tournament 2018 (3), Berlin, features that emerge from a pawn skeleton, using Qa4 f5! 19. Bg5 Rxg5 20. hxg5 f4 21. Qd1 Germany, 03.12.2018 illustrative games to flesh things out. The Rd8 22. Qc1 fxg3 23. Na3 Rd3 24. Rd1 outstanding (and more advanced) Chess Structures: Bd5 25. f3 gxf3 26. exd5 Qe2 27. Re1 g2+, White resigned. (For more on this game, see A Grandmaster Guide by Mauricio Flores Rios is the June 2018 cover story, page 28. ~ed.) written in this vein. There are also specialized works on specific Perhaps we are being unfair to Aronian here, elements of pawn play. The isolated queen’s as GM Vladimir Kramnik’s idea was very hard pawn (IQP) is one of the most important to foresee, but the point remains. Pawns can structures in chess, and the long out-of-print rapidly become problematic when they advance, Winning Pawn Structures by Alexander Baburin and in Small Steps to Giant Improvement, Shankland is by far the single best book on the topic. (If discusses five typical pitfalls (14) to avoid. you have a chance to pick up a copy, do so 1. Pawns can become vulnerable as they immediately without regard to price.) The IQP advance. is also treated, alongside other pawncentric AFTER 6. ... Qe7 2. As they advance, they can lose control topics, in Jörg Hickl’s The Power of Pawns: Chess over key squares. Structure Fundamentals for Post-beginners, re - 3. Advancing pawns may block lines or 7. h3? viewed in these pages in July 2016. squares needed by other pieces. Notably lacking in the literature is a broad, 7. Nbd2 is standard, but the pin after 7. ... 4. Pawn advances can weaken the king’s high-level discussion of “best pawn practices.” Bg4 can be annoying. What if the cure is worse cover. Sam Shankland’s new book, Small Steps to Giant than the disease? 5. Advancing pawns can become a hook.

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uses concrete examples to illustrate the main “Always be cautious about allowing your pawns point of the chapter, and then derives a guide - to be doubled if the square directly in front of line—a key word in the book—for practical play the newly doubled pawn can be put to good from them. Almost immediately, however, he uses use by your opponent, or if the pawn no longer another example to expose the limitations of blocks a key line.” (249) that principle, offering a second, contradictory But wait! Just two pages later, Shankland guideline for readers to consider. The movement returns to the position, arguing that Jakovenko is almost dialectical, although it is not clear that missed a key defensive idea. He could have there is a grand synthesis or resolution at the played 20. ... Bf4! where “[t]he point is that the end of it. knight on g5 cannot be tolerated, if White Chapter 13 (“Avoid Redundant Workers”) wants to take on g6 and place his queen on h4. is a case in point. Shankland begins by de - By removing one of the key attacking pieces, scribing situations in which doubling your the doubled pawns will be much less of a big opponents pawns can weaken key squares or deal. Black is better in all lines.” (249) After 21. lines, and he uses two games (GM Aleksey Bxg6 hxg6 22. Qh4?! (22. d6! Rxd6 23. Rxd6 Dreev-GM Dmitry Jakovenko, Togliatti, 2003, Qxd6 24. Rd1 is only slightly better for Black) and GM Nikola Djukic-Dimitar Mogilarov, 22. ... Bxg5! Black is better. Plovdiv, 2012) to illustrate his claims. The Shankland therefore offers a second and Dreev position is of particular interest. seemingly contradictory guideline. “You can allow your pawns to be doubled in a way that allows your opponent access to a newly weak - ened square or a newly opened line, as long as Shankland, Sam. Small Steps to Giant Improvement. your pieces can pick up the slack and prevent Quality Chess, 2018. ISBN Hardcover: 9781784830519. your opponent from making good use of it.” FAN. 336 pages. (Available from uscfsales.com, catalog (251) What gives? number B0145QT, $35.95) The answer comes with “the final guideline, which is seen in some form in almost every chapter. You can allow your pawns to be doubled in a Part I (Chapters 1-5) offers elucidations of way that allows your opponent access to a newly each of these insights, a chapter at a time. In weakened square or a newly opened line if it Part II (Chapters 6-10), Shankland turns the does something that is good for your position that BLACK TO PLAY tables and discusses reasons we might induce you deem to be of higher priority.” (251, italics our opponents to advance their pawns. In doing Shankland writes: “The position is extremely mine) Each guideline should—indeed, must!— so, he argues, we could take advantage of one double edged, but I prefer Black. He is more be bent or broken if concrete conditions of the five potential weaknesses described above. prepared to open lines on the queenside with demand it, and it is only through calculation Together the first ten chapters constitute ... b5–b4 (a little throwback to the section on that we can determine whether any specific approximately two-thirds of the book. Part III hooks!) than White is to make anything happen case warrants such lawlessness. (Chapters 11-13) and Part IV (Chapters 11-16) on the kingside, plus White’s d5-pawn could This is the irony of Shankland’s work. It constitute the remainder and focus on doubled be a target. But Jakovenko clearly underes- contains dozens of positional precepts for pawns. Shankland follows the same template timated the danger to his position, and let players to consider, and yet, the examples and here as in Parts I and II. In Part III he sketches White show just how troublesome doubled analysis they are derived from only underscore three general problems (209) with doubled pawns can be.” (245–6) the fragility of such heuristics. I suspect this is pawns, and how to avoid them: why Shankland is so consistent in his terminol - 20. ... b4? 21. Bxg6! hxg6 1. They can be slow when trying to create a ogy. Guidelines have the sense of being flexible, passed pawn. After 21. ... fxg6? 22. Qe6+ is crushing. in contrast to “rules,” and they lack the sanctity 2. They can easily fall prey to attack. 22. Qh4! of “principles.” His guidelines are valid insofar as they work in a given position; if they don’t, 3. They may have trouble closing lines or “The deficiency of Black’s doubled pawns is we are free to discard them. controlling important squares. on display. If he had a healthier structure with Small Steps to Giant Improvement is, nominally, Part IV, like Part II, reverses our perspective. his pawn back on h7, he could simply advance a book about pawn play, and readers will It describes situations in which we might want ... h7-h6. By doing so, he would expel the knight certainly think differently about their pawns to double our opponent’s pawns, thereby inflicting and clog up the h-file. As is, Black’s lack of an after reading it. Nevertheless, I would argue positional weaknesses on their positions. h-pawn means he will promptly be mated on that the real subject and value of the book Seems simple enough, right? Take care with h7. Dreev finished the game in style.” (246) lies elsewhere. What we get in Small Steps is your pawn advances, lure your opponent into 22. ... bxc3 23. Rhe1! Be5 24. Qh7+ Kf8 25. an intimate, unvarnished interrogation of a inopportune pushes, and win? A more granular Qh8+ Ke7 26. Qxg7 Kd7 27. Qxf7+ Kc8 strong grandmaster’s mind at work, and a look at Shankland’s book, and more specifically, 28. Qe6+ Rd7 29. Qe8+ Rd8 30. Qxe5 clear articulation of the pragmatism at the the way in which each chapter is structured, Qxe5 31. Rxe5 cxb2 32. Kxb2 Kd7 33. Ne4 heart of contemporary chess praxis. It is a reveals that matters are vastly more complex Rf8 34. Kc3 Rac8 35. Rb1 Ba8 36. Rb6, fascinating first effort from the new U.S. Black resigned. than they first appear. Champion, and I sincerely hope that the Each of the 16 chapters in Small Steps to Giant The lesson seems clear, and here Shankland promised second volume (14) soon sees the Improvement share a common makeup. Shankland provides his first guideline of the chapter. light of day.

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SO MANY DIFFERENT ART FORMS EPITOMIZE HIP-HOP—FROM FASHION TO DANCE TO MUSIC. THE NEW EXHIBIT AT THE OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA ALSO EXPLORES THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN HIP-HOP AND CHESS.

HONORING THE HIP-HOP LEGACY WITH CHESS AT THE CENTERPIECE

The exhibit “Respect: Hip-hop Style & Wisdom” tracks one of the most influential cultural social movements of the last 50 years.

Text and photos by SUSAN ASHWORTH

38 July 2018 | Chess Life An exhibit like this connects people from different arenas—if they don’t play chess, they may understand something about art or fashion. And so, by talking to attendees with different languages, it’s clear how each of these have a commonality.

HIP-HOP AND ITS VISUAL MANIFESTATION—LIKE COLORFUL TAGS OF GRAFFITI—INITIALLY MAY SEEM LIKE AN UNLIKELY COMBINATION FOR A MUSEUM SETTING. BUT THE EXHIBIT AT OMCA SERVES TO AMPLIFY HIP-HOP’S HISTORY RATHER THAN EULOGIZE IT.

ITH WALLS EMBLAZONED WITH STREET ART CHESS AS A WAY TO CONNECT and strains pumping from the turntable of a Bay Area All across the exhibit, chess plays a major part of the installation. Wnative disc jockey (DJ), it felt as though the noisy din of After project mastermind Adisa Banjoko put together the much-lauded Oakland itself had moved inside the cavernous hall of the exhibit, “Living Like Kings” exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. “Respect: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom.” Louis in 2014, he realized how a hip-hop-focused exhibit that weaves The goal of this wide-ranging retrospective was a simple one: to in chess, martial arts and music can open doors and minds about the honor the legacy of hip-hop and to celebrate one of the most influential power and peace that comes from the game. Banjoko is founder of the cultural social movements of the last 50 years. Hip-Hop Chess Federation, an organization that teaches a blend of To Oakland and the world beyond, hip-hop has been called a chess, performing arts, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and author of Bobby, movement that’s akin to the Renaissance itself. What other cultural Bruce & the Bronx, a history of hip-hop, chess, and martial arts in phenomena has successfully infiltrated itself in the same way into America in the 1970s. myriad aspects of culture, design, art and music? “It’s infiltrated almost Photos on the walls speak volumes, include a snap of the rapper Jay- every culture across the world, and every culture had its own form of Z in an urban neighborhood in 1997. Children from the neighborhood hip-hop,” said artist Susan Barrett, who served as an art and fashion sit around him and beside a chessboard, smiling broadly. consultant to the exhibit, which is being held at the Oakland Museum Nearby, several sets of real life black-and-white boards sit waiting of California (OMCA). in the middle of the room. As soon as the doors to the exhibit open, a “There are so many different forms, including dance, painting, music group of young boys gravitate to them, and despite the lure from a and spoken word” that epitomize hip-hop, she said. dozen iPads and headphones that sit nearby, the boys stay at that chess Throughout its five-month-long run, from March 24 through August table, taking turns playing one another, sharing suggestions, laughing, 12, chess is a center stone of the project, as are art, fashion, and music. shaking their heads. Where else but at a museum like this could this happen: OMCA is “Chess and martial arts and hip-hop can all be ways to learn about seen as a museum of the people that serves less as a bridge between an life strategies and learn about the world,” said Penny Jennings, OMCA austere gallery and the real world and more like a mirror to what’s Associate Director of Experience Development, who said at the happening on the streets outside. museum’s opening that a wealth of voices and talent came together Hip-hop in a museum setting may seem like an unlikely combination, to create the exhibit. said René de Guzman, senior curator of art at the museum. But the Women in particular play a major role. Quotes from female rappers OMCA is being used to amplify hip-hop’s history, not eulogize it, by like Mystic adorn the wall, as do books by female chess players, images celebrating hip-hop’s influence in five areas: the Dojo, a dance arena; of local female chess players, and local female street artists. Boom, which explains the origin of hip-hop; Wisdom, a room that And yet despite the obvious glee from the attendees on that first showcases the values that hip-hop has brought to the world; Style, a day’s event, Banjoko’s pitch for “Respect” was originally rejected by space filled with myriad examples of self-expression; and Love of Place every museum he encountered. and Authenticity, a room filled with multimedia videos and maps of “Oakland rejected it initially,” he said. “I pitched it to the de Young, hip-hop in the Bay Area that speaks for itself. to the African diaspora. In some cases, I didn’t even get the dignity of Each element within the “Respect” exhibit offer individualized notions a response.” A year later he heard from René again who said the OMCA’s of the art, music, fashion, chess, and martial arts pieces that are all part board members wanted to hear about it. Getting it made was a labor of the wider hip-hop movement. One piece of the exhibit looks at the of love, Banjoko said. broader stroke of hip-hop and its history in the U.S., while another Despite the eventual green light from the museum and the growing component looks at the specific influence Oakland has had on the scene. number of curators and collaborators who were coming on board,

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Banjoko had his reservations. “I was ambivalent about how the donors MUSIC OF THE MOMENT specifically would respond to the exhibit. Not that I thought they What strikes you first when you walk in the double doors of the wouldn’t like it, but that they wouldn’t be connected. They might think, exhibit is the melodic, deep thump that’s coming from two nine-foot- ‘I don’t know what this means, but maybe just think that the community high mirror-image screens dwarfing a large entry room; the room would see it.’ serves as a martial arts dojo of sorts. The images and music from the “But they did get it,” he said. The artists, sponsors, journalists, and screens, courtesy of Bay Area DJ Mike Relm, sometimes mirror each rappers who walked through the door on day one saw how the key other and sometimes do not, like a set of dancers facing each other in a elements of the exhibit dovetail with one another—how creativity, dance off. Images flip from Bruce Lee movies to Brazilian capoeira to ingenuity, mindfulness, and pride are each an integral part of chess, tributes to Prince and MC Hammer, all of which had specific influences art, fashion within hip-hop culture. on early hip-hop culture in Oakland. Yet there was also a sense of surprise that this culture—often seen by Using two screens gave Relm a unique freedom. “It kind of opens up outsiders and participants as an underground movement—had a home the world,” he said. “Rather than being restricted to one screen, it’s like on the walls of a museum. “I can’t believe all this history, this graffiti, stereo. That’s perfect for this project because the concept behind the these pictures are on the wall, are here like this,” said one female attendee. whole exhibit is how hip-hop, chess, and martial arts go hand in hand.” “It was just part of our life,” Banjoko added. “One of the interesting “I get where that comes from,” Relm said. “Much of the discipline is things about hip-hop is that it is always—for better or worse—perceived the same for hip hop, or DJing or playing chess,” he said, adding that as an outlaw subculture. That’s what makes it fun and dangerous. he’s very proud of a few sections within the looped footage where he “But now part of the pride is that we don’t have to defend it anymore,” was able to drive home the deep connection between hip-hop, martial he said. “You can continue to be proud of it and enjoy it.” arts, and class.

THE GOAL OF THIS WIDE-RANGING RETROSPECTIVE IS A SIMPLE ONE: TO HONOR HIP-HOP AND CELEBRATE ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL CULTURAL SOCIAL MOVEMENTS OF THE LAST 50 YEARS.

The show also honors the impact that women have played in hip- or Gucci to create his own look. “Now fashion designers are now taking hop. “All of the dance elements in Mike Relm’s video—from Cardi B that very sample and then reinvigorating it and redoing it,” Barrett said. and Lauryn Hill—show the charisma of these talented women and the “It’s a constant mirroring of who’s sampling who and who is influencing way in which they are authentically commanding,” Banjoko said. who.” An exhibit like this connects people from different arenas—if they THE ART AND FASHION MOVEMENT don’t play chess, they may understand something about art or fashion. Another area within the “Respect” exhibit looks at the way hip-hop And so, by talking to attendees with different languages, it’s clear how has been interpreted by contemporary artists. Artwork on the walls each of these have a commonality. comes from artists such as Kehinde Wiley, who was commissioned to The organizers spent a lot of time digging into the similarities between paint Barack Obama’s presidential portrait. chess and art, Barrett said. “In chess you have a very focused objective: It’s not only the Art with a Capital A, said Barrett, but it’s also Fashion to win a game. There’s only a certain number of moves you can make.” with a Capital F, and how those worlds have been immeasurably However, within that, the choices become infinite. “There is this whole influenced by hip-hop. “Major fashion brands—Chanel, Dolce & creative process of analyzing [and] reexamining ... your own self, and Gabbana—take their influence from hip hop,” she said. then have this argument with your opponent and yourself,” she said. One familiar strain through the exhibit is that hip-hop is an art form That is what happens with art too, she said. “But with art, you don’t that has reinvented and borrowed and sampled other forms of art and have a very specific focus. Your focus is much more open. An artist will made it its own. One of the most well-known—fashion designer Dapper start with a blank canvas or clay, but the process is itself a discovery of Dan—has been lauded for borrowing pieces or logos from Louis Vuitton challenging assumption and pushing limits.”

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AS SOON AS THE DOORS TO THE EXHIBIT OPEN, A GROUP OF CHILDREN GRAVITATE TO THE BLACK AND WHITE CHESS BOARDS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM. “CHESS AND MARTIAL ARTS AND HIP-HOP CAN ALL BE WAYS TO LEARN ABOUT LIFE STRATEGIES AND LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD,” SAID PENNY JENNINGS, THE OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA'S ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EXPERIENCE DEVELOPMENT.

“That’s what the artist and chess player have in common—amazing “What is clear is that movements like this one can change the world,” focus of creativity and analysis and discovery,” she said. OMCA’s Jennings said. The same is true of music. “From the beginning, hip-hop music was And the benefit of hosting an event like this at the OMCA is that rooted in sampling,” said Relm, who is in the midst of working on a the perspective is broadened. feature film with Banjoko. “There is no hip-hop instrument. It’s about “Because of the broad nature of the museum, it will attract people sampling parts of songs and genres and creating something from that.” from a variety of different perspectives,” Barrett said. The “Living Like “Above all else,” declares a bold black and gold sign near the entrance Kings” show in the World Chess Hall of Fame was specific to chess. If to the exhibit, “hip-hop is a party.” Its creativity and style are infectious. this show was in an art museum, it would be seen only from the And through hip-hop, the marginalized voices of our community perspective of art; true also for a music museum. find a powerful platform to be heard. Diverse people are united by a “But because of the wide range of perspectives that this museum has, common culture. it manages to embrace many different perspectives. People can see it Hip-hop uplifts. It connects. And chess has played a major component from their own way,” Barrett said. “Because it’s an Oakland museum, in that culture throughout the years. It does the same thing that art it’s a museum of the people for the people. It tells the story of how and fashion and music all do under the hip-hop umbrella: it’s become a Oaklanders are perceived and what are their contributions to this story. socially vibrant way of connecting with one another. “Hip-hop is a much bigger story with many chapters to tell,” she said.

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1. Board four of the Armenia Eagles, CM Artak Manukyan (left), 5. GMs Wang Yue, Ni Hua, and Xu Xiangyu of the Chengdu Pandas competes against board one of the Chengdu Pandas, GM Wang were all smiles after pulling ahead late into the championship Yue. The veteran Panda won swiftly against his less formidable match against the Armenia Eagles. To the Pandas’ misfortune, the opponent. Armenia Eagles staged an epic comeback and their smiles were cut short. 2. The PRO Chess League finalists featured teams from all over the world. Left to right: the Armenia Eagles, the St. Louis Arch 6. The exact moment the Armenia Eagles champions clinch the Bishops, the Chengdu Pandas, and the Ljubljana Turtles. PRO Chess League title. As GM Zaven Adriasyan (far right) defeated GM Wang Yue in what was an intense playoff, his 3. Chu Ruotong of the Chengdu Pandas adjusts her headset Armenia teammates and supporters did not hold back in before a match. While most serious chess competitions ban celebration. the use of headphones, the PRO Chess League finals required them. Players had the choice of listening to instrumental music 7. GM Zaven Andriasyan (left) of the Armenia Eagles faces off or white noise during their games. against GM Darius Swiercz (right) of the St. Louis Arch Bishops. In what was a nail-biting semifinal match, the Eagles 4. The Ljubljana Turtles (bottom left and middle right) were advanced to the finals by the skin of their teeth. The match outmatched in the semifinal battle against the Chengdu Pandas. score was 8½-7½. The Pandas cruised to victory with a comfortable 9½-6½ win.

For more on the PRO Chess League finals held in April, see uschess.org (April archives), prochessleague.com, and chess.com.

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www.uschess.org 45 Solitaire Chess / Instruction Tal the Magician Mikhail Tal generates a ferocious attack seemingly out of nowhere.

By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

ON THE SURFACE, THE LATVIAN GRAND - 9. 0-0-0 Par Score 5 master Mikhail Tal (1936-92) was the eighth White castles queenside, but accept full official world chess champion, a title he held from credit for castling kingside. It’s not Tal, but it 1960-1961. But that great achievement doesn’t could work satisfactorily as well. fully explain the amazing attacking wizard he was. Tal’s aggressions often proved questionable 9. … b5 in cold analysis, as computer engines easily show Black fuels his queenside attack with a gain these days. But over the board, facing Tal was of time. True, c6 as well as the a8-d5 diagonal quite another matter. His ferocious assaults, are weakened for now, but with this advance fraught with complicated surprise sacrifices, could Black is very much holding his own. Moreover, impose insuperable problems for opponents, with there’s always the possibility of kicking the c3- time ticking away on their clocks. Consider his knight by ... b5-b4 at some useful moment. game against Martin Johansson (Black) at 6. Bg5 Par Score 5 10. Bb3 Par Score 5 Stockholm in 1961. Johansson came out of the Accept full credit for 6. Bc4, 6. Be2, 6. f4, or opening with at least equality, but the sudden 6. Be3. In this position, White has those moves White retreats to a square that enables the pressure of an unexpected attack led to an inexact and even more. bishop to keep an eye on e6. Nevertheless, Tal reply, and Tal pounced, as he usually did. The is not yet rolling up his opponent. Black has a 6. … Nbd7 opening was a Sicilian Najdorf: good game. Black had other moves too. This one supports 10. … Bb7  SICILIAN DEFENSE, f6 while positioning the knight to shift to several NAJDORF VARIATION (B94) useful squares. With the f6-knight now upheld, 11. Rhe1 Par Score 5 GM Mikhail Tal Black’s queen is free to enter the fray. Tal bolsters his center, but at this point Black Martin Johansson 7. Bc4 Par Score 5 has achieved full equality. With correct play, Stockholm, Sweden, 01.05.1961 This placement puts the bishop on a good he may even have a slight edge. Is Tal about to 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 diagonal. From c4, the bishop cuts across the spring something on him? We shall see. 5. Nc3 a6 center toward f7. But there are no immediate 11. … Be7 threats yet. (see diagram top of next column) This quiet development is certainly adequate. 7. … Qa5  Black has successfully activated all his minor Now ensure that the above position is set up pieces and is now ready to castle. on your chessboard. As you play through the 8. Qd2 Par Score 5 12. f4 Par Score 5 remaining moves in this game, use a piece of This move handles both prongs of the attack, paper to cover the article, exposing White’s next to be sure. Deduct 1 point if you played 8. f4, White’s advance looks menacing, but Black move only after trying to guess it. If you guess allowing 8. ... Nxe4. is perfectly capable of dealing with any central correctly, give yourself the par score. Sometimes … thrust. Black is still at least equal. points are also awarded for second-best moves, 8. e6 12. … Nc5 and there may be bonus points—or deductions— This advance sets up a barrier of central for other moves and variations. Note that  control. It also makes it possible for the king- This knight now assumes a more active post. means that White’s move is on the next line. bishop to come out. Black also could have advanced the b-pawn.

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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.

July Exercise: Find a good collection of useful tactics. The collection could be a book or a software database. Make sure, for each example, the type of tactic is identified. Say a fork, a pin, a discovery, or a whatever. For every PROBLEM IV PROBLEM V PROBLEM VI tactic you solve, print out a diagram, Mating net Mating net Mating net or add that diagram to another working database. As you review over time this growing assembly of solved tactics, hopefully much more quickly in subse - quent attempts, also try to catalog each position. By doing both, solving and classifying, you should take away a much more global understanding of tactics in general.

He even could have castled queenside. He’s still 15. … Nxe4 line. Another idea would have been 19. ... h7- quite fine. h5, but would renounce any hope of castling But this, as active as it is, is not necessarily kingside. 13. Bxf6 Par Score 6 how to do it. Black should just accept the 19. … d5 Tal surrenders the dark-square bishop, which material, 15. ... e6xd5. With sound, aggressive temporarily secures the e4-pawn. The attacking defense, Black should maintain a definite Black slips. Perhaps Johansson played this wizard remains on the hunt for an opportunity edge. move to secure e4 and to release the e7-bishop to explode the position. 16. Rxe4 Par Score 5 somewhat. But it’s a mistake. It allows Tal to become Tal. 13. … gxf6 This is practically forced. Tal’s position is 20. Qh5 Par Score 7 Black’s decision was a tough one to make, fine, but he’s not in full Tal mode yet. since it accepts kingside pawn weaknesses. But 16. … Bxd5 This is a strong invasion, with a severe threat keeping the bishop at e7 upholds the pawn at to e6 now that the f7-pawn is pinned. This is by far the best way to capture. d6 in case it comes under fire. Furthermore, at 20. … Kf8  e7, Black’s bishop is less likely to be bothered 17. Bxd5 Par Score 5 by the advance e4-e5, when and if it comes. White captures to keep the initiative. 21. Rxe6 Par Score 8 14. Kb1 Par Score 5 17. … Qxd5 Surprise! Perhaps Black expected 21. Nxe6+, but this is stronger and more Tal-like. Even in the midst of critical attacking Black’s centralized queen pesters the e4-rook. decisions, Tal first takes the time to move his White has several ways of handling the threat. 21. … fxe6 king into a safer position, since a safer king 18. Qe2 Par Score 5 Black could survive longer by playing 21. ... will allow for adventurous sudden activity. h7-h6, but Tal would still have a winning hand. 14. … b4 Coping with the threat to e4. It also sets up a possible discovery on the d-file. 22. Nxe6+ Par Score 5 Surely, this pincer attack has been in the … works for at least a few moves. One of its main 18. Qb7 22. … Kg8  points is to undermine the defense of e4. Black avoids the discovery. Add 1 bonus 23. Rd3 Par Score 5 15. Nd5 Par Score 7 point if you realized that White was threatening 19. Nd4xe6. Ugh! With this simple rook lift, Black has Tal starts to be Tal! Here we have a typical 19. Re3 Par Score 7 no adequate way to fend off a devastating rook sacrifice, which often happens in similar posi - check at g3. He must lose big material, and tions. If you’re going to play like Tal, you have At e3, the rook is out of attack and has even such jettisoning won’t keep him afloat for to aggress in this Tal-like manner. Nevertheless, slightly greater flexibility. Indeed, it could too long. Accordingly, Black resigned. with stout resistance and correct play, Black shift to either wing. A reasonable try for Black can work his way through Tal’s labyrinth. now would be 19. ... Rc8, seizing the open See scoring box on page 71.

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Name State Pts. State Leaders State Pts. State Leaders State Pts. FAN, JERRY NY 6325 KABIRPANTHI, UDAY RAJ KS 3474 PAIK, JUSTIN RI 2083 DE DONA, MARK NY 6031 MORGAN, TRINITY KY 1560 HELFERICH, LUCAS TYLER SC 1832 YU, SICHENG NY 5056 MAYEUX, BENJAMIN THOMAS LA 2284 TAO, CHRISTOPHER SD 431 WILLIAMS, CHRIS IL 4983 KUNAMNENI, MEGHANA MA 3279 VAZQUEZ MACCARINI, DANI TERR 786 DURBHA, ANTARA NC 4704 GUO, ANDREW MD 3745 SMITH, MATTHEW GREGORY TN 2944 OBEROI, SHELEV TX 3894 State Leaders State Pts. CARTWRIGHT, SAMUEL ME 2485 BHARATH, ASHRITA MI 3838 RAY, UJAN UT 2435 STALLWORTH, JACOB AL 3006 SU, KEVIN VA 4179 WENG, KAYLA AR 1986 PATTERSON, BEN MN 2300 LU, SAMUEL MO 4366 NOYES, WILLIAM A VT 2778 REMPE, JONAS JAKOB RAZA AZ 2722 VEMPARALA, NIKASH WA 3800 RAJARAM, ANIKA CA-N 4500 GRIFFIN, GABRIEL MS 3050 WALTHALL, THOMAS KASEY MT 2100 DASHO, DAKITO WI 3482 PAMBUKYAN, DANIEL CA-S 2800 KUKKILLAYA, SOHAN WV 1294 YERUVA, AABHIRAM NC 3895 HINKLE, BRADEN G CO 1810 MARES, ISAIAH WY 501 SU, JASMINE ZHIXIN CT 3077 TAN, SOPHIE NE 1572 STEINER, ADAMSON DC 3438 TIRUVEEDHULA, SUHAVI NH 1564 MELLON, STOKES HARNESS DE 3375 MUNDAYAT, ABINAV RAJIV NJ 4193 WANG, JULIAN-ALEXANDRE FL 3798 LUO, DANIEL NM 2192 MYDUKUR, AMIT GA 4325 MURTY, ASHWIN NARAYAN NV 976 UEZU, AUSTIN HI 302 JAVERI, KIAAN NY 4572 LI, ALLISON IA 2972 BAGLEY, HEMMA SVASTI OH 2724 SHEPARD, RIVER CHARLES ID 2976 THIESSEN, FRANKLIN JAMES OK 2800 LEE, MERRILL IL 4488 SOIFFER, DUNCAN SMITH OR 3500 KACZANOWSKI, AIDAN P IN 4406 SHINKLE-STOLAR, KYLER PA 4343 Official standings for events received and processed by June 5, 2018.

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CCA ratings used if above US 2018 U.S. OPEN NATIONAL BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) 1400/Unr: $500 – 300 – 200, top Under 1200 $200. Trophy and 2018 Chess. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE, U.S. National G/30 Champion title to first place in Championship section. 7 Double Round (14 games) Swiss, 1 section, G/5 d0. Blitz rated, higher 200+ added to most foreign national ratings, no points added to CFC. of regular or Blitz rating used. Entry fee $40, free to Unrated players if Rated players may play up if within 100 points of cutoff, unrated players Highest of multiple ratings generally used. Entries: US Chess, ATTN: must play Under 1400 section. Up to 2 byes available, request before paying US Chess dues. Registration 9-11:30 a.m, round 1 begins at 2018 U.S. Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Online entry available, noon. $2000 Guaranteed Prizes!: $$400-200-150, U2200 $200-100, round 2. Rounds Saturday 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm. Registration: see website. Phone entry: 800.903.8723. Not FIDE rated, No cell phones. $60 online at www.charlottechesscenter.org or check mailed to Charlotte U2000 $200-100, U1800 $180-90, U1600/Unrated $140-70, U1400 $100, Bring a clock — none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament U1200 $70. See also www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/usopen for Chess Center, 1800 Camden Road, Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203 by but not for skittles. Many meetings, workshops and seminars, including: Thursday July 19. Discounted early combined entry of $110 if also additional details. US Chess Committee Meetings 8/1-8/3, US Chess Awards Luncheon entering G/60 Championship Sunday. $75 after or on-site. $10 Off Total 8/4 Noon, US Chess Delegates Meeting 8/4-5. Many side events and US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Registration if Staying at Sponsored Hotel Cash or check only on-site. other championships, including: U.S. National Blitz Championship 7SS AUG. 17-21, NORTH CAROLINA Info and registration: www.charlottechesscenter.org, 980-265-1156, Double, G/5 d0, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 8/4; US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) [email protected]. U.S. Open Weekend Swiss 5SS, G/60 d5, 12-3 Sat 7/28, 10-12:30-3 Sun 7/29; U.S. Open Scholastic 2018 U.S. MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP JULY 22, NORTH CAROLINA (see separate TLA for the Scholastic event); Mon-Wed-ThuFri July 30, 9-SS, 40/90; G/30, inc.30 from move one. Embassy Suites Hotel, 204 Cen- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 August 1, 2, 3 U. S. Open Quads (one-day events) G/30 d5. Entry fee treport Dr., Greensboro, NC 27409, (336) 668-4535, mention chess 2018 U.S. G/60 CHAMPIONSHIP $20. Registration 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rounds at noon, 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 tournament (code CIC) for discounted hotel rate of $102 until Aug. 3, 2018. 4 rounds, G/60 d5. Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, 2800 Coliseum p.m. $50 to first in each quad. Tue July 31 U.S. Open Quads (Tuesday Reserve hotel online: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/ Centre, Charlotte, NC – 844-277-1443 and mention chess tournament, Quads Only) G/60 d5. Entry Fee $20. Registration 9 a.m.-10:00 a.m., personalized/G/GSOGBES-CIC-20180816/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG or reserve online at www.charlottechesscenter.org. Reserve early or Rounds at 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $50 to first in each quad. Non-refundable deposit required. GM, IM, WGM, and WIM norms may block may run out. Free parking. $5000 guaranteed prize fund in U.S. Open Bughouse Sat. 10:30 AM 7/28. 19th Annual Golf Tournament be possible. 2013-17 tournaments were superswiss with 16 norms three sections. G/60 National Championship: $1000 – 500 – 300, top for the US Open Chess Players, (see tournament website for details). achieved! $27000 in prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! $7000- U2100 $200, top U1900 $150. Under 1700 $800 – 400 – 200, top U1500 US Open Tennis Tournament (see tournament website for details). In 4000-3000-2000-1500-1000-1000-1000-1000-1000 Class prizes (FIDE): $150. Under 1300/Unr: $600 – 400 – 200, top U1100 $100. Trophy and addition, three other championships will also take place: the 2018 Denker U2500 $900-600, U2400 $700-500, U2300 $600-400, U2200 $500-300. 2018 U.S. National G/60 Champion title to first place in Championship Tournament of HS Champions (see website for participants’ list), the EF: GM’s and foreign IM’s free (contact organizer for possible additional section. Rated players may play up if within 100 points of cutoff, unrated 2018 Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions (see website for partic- conditions). Others by Aug. 12: $249; US IMs and NC residents: $199. players must play Under 1300 section. Up to 2 byes available, request ipants’ list) and the 2018 National Girls’ Tournament of Champions Add $50 late fee after Aug. 12. $25 discount to all playing in 2018 Wash- before round 2. Rounds Sunday 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm. Regis- (see website for participants’ list). Please check the U.S. Open website ington International. No entry fee deduction from any prize. Elgibility: tration: $60 online at www.charlottechesscenter.org or check mailed often for updates, new information and corrections and other Must have FIDE or USCF Masters title; juniors (under age 21) must be to Charlotte Chess Center, 1800 Camden Road, Suite 108, Charlotte, useful documents! www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/usopen/ previously rated over 2000. RDS.: Aug 17: 7:00PM then 11-6, 11-6, 11- NC 28203 by Thursday July 19. Discounted early combined entry of $110 if also entering G/30 Championship Saturday. $75 after or on- site. Cash or check only on-site. $10 Off Total Registration if Staying at Sponsored Hotel Info and registration: www.charlottechesscenter.org, 980-265-1156, [email protected]. TOURNAMENT LIFE: A Heritage Event! ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS US Chess Junior Grand Prix! All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised. JULY 28-AUG. 5, JULY 31-AUG. 5 OR AUG. 2-5, WISCONSIN US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) BLZ: Blitz rated. Memb. Membership required; cost follows. Usually refers 119TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN Quick Chess events. req’d: to state affiliate. Includes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), a 6-day slow QC: time control option, and 4-day option. 9SS, 40/120, SD/60; d5 (4-day $$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong play- option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5; then 40/120, SD/60 d5). Madison Marriott ers, but some eligible for lower sections can play West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53582, HR: $115, Call $$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries needed to for the learning experience. (608) 831-2000, mention “US Chess”. Reserve by June 30th or rate may payfull prize fund. At least 50% of the advertised increase. $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid entries, else propor- prize fund of $501 or more must be awarded. Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar strength tional, $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. A players. Bye: Indicates which rounds players who find it incon- one-section tournament with Class prizes. Top U.S. player not otherwise Rated Beginner’s Open. qualified qualifies for 2018 U.S. Championship. Choice of three schedules: venient to play may take 1⁄2-point byes instead. RBO: Traditional: 40/120 SD/60; d5. One round daily at 7 PM, except Rd. 9, For example, Bye 1-3 means 1⁄2-point byes are Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For exam- 3 PM 8/5. 6- Day Option: 40/120, SD/60; d5. 7 PM 7/31, 12 NOON & 7 available in Rounds 1 through 3. ple, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. PM 8/1-8/3, 7 PM 8/4, 3 PM 8/5. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the second day. then 40/120, SD/60 d5. 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM 8/2; 12 NOON, 3 CC: Chess club. PM, 7 PM 8/3; 7 PM 8/4; 3 PM 8/5. All schedules merge after Round 6 Time delay, x = number of seconds. Reg: Registration at site. & compete for same prizes. Projected prizes: Top places $8000-4000- dx: 2000-1500-1000-800- 600-500, clear or playoff winner $200 bonus. If +xx: Time increment, xx = number of seconds added RR: Round robin (preceded by number of rounds). tie for first, top two on tiebreak play Armageddon game (White 5 minutes, after each move. SD/: Sudden-death time control (time for rest of game 2-sec delay, Black 3 minutes, 2-sec delay and gets draw odds) for bonus EF: Entry fee. follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means each and title. Class Prizes: Top Master (2200- 2399) $2500-1200-800-500, player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes, then Expert (2000-2199) $2500-1200-800-500, Class A (1800-1999) $2500- Where to mail entries. 1200-800-500, Class B (1600-1799) $2500-1200-800-500, Class C Ent: complete the rest of the game in an hour. Results submitted to FIDE for possible rating. (1400-1599) $2000-1000-600- 400, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500- FIDE: SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of 300, Class E or below (under 1200) $1500-700-500-300, Unrated Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side has $800-400-200. Half-Point Byes: must commit before Round 4; up to 3 G/: rounds). 75 minutes for the entire game. byes allowed for 2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for Under Unr: Unrated. 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last two rounds. Zero-point byes are always GPP: Grand Prix Points available. available in any round if requested at least two hours before the round(s) W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs. in question. Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/25, $165 by 7/16, $185 after HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means $60 7/16. By mail, $147 postmarked by 6/25, $167 postmarked by 7/16, single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. WEB: Tournaments that will use a player’s online rating. $187 after 7/16; do not mail after 7/23! By phone, $150 by 6/25, $170 by 7/16, $185 after. No phone entries after 5PM Central 7/27 (close of JGP: Junior Grand Prix. business at the US Chess Office)! At site, all $190; Free entry for GMs and WGMs for main event only. All entries must be made at least two

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6, 11-6. HR: $102 all rooms are suite style. Free made to order breakfast full entry) Unr. Players cannot win more than $100 in Reserve Section US Chess Junior Grand Prix! daily, free manager’s reception nightly, and free airport shuttle available. U1800. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-6; 9-2 half pt. bye any 1 rd. JULY 13-15, KANSAS Advance Entry: www.carolinaschessinitiative.com. Alternately, checks notice before Rd.2 is paired. Swap and shop used books, equip.: 8:30- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 may be sent to: CCI, c/o Walter High, 105 N. Crabtree Knoll, Chapel 9:30 am. Entries: SACC, PO BOX 690576, San Antonio, TX 78269-0576, KANSAS OPEN Hill, NC 27514. Make checks payable to: Carolinas Chess Initiative (CCI). or PayPal. Contact info: Web: sanantoniochess.com, Ph.: 210-384- Site: Clarion Hotel, 12601 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS. 3 sections: (7/14 and No onsite entry for round 1 (cutoff for rd. 1 electronic entries is noon 4797, E-mail: [email protected]. 7/15) 5SS, G/120 d5. Prizes: $2070 b/80 non-scholastic rate entries, Aug. 17). BYES: Invited players with conditions must play all rounds. JULY 5, OHIO Open(all): $350-250-150, U1900: $120. Reserve(U1800): $300-200-100, Three half-point byes allowed for all others, any round; must request US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 U1600: $75. Amateur(U1400): $250-150-75, U1200: $50. Clear or tiebreak prior to rd. 4. INFO: Walter High (Organizer) [email protected]. More CINCINNATI CHESS CLUB 1ST THURS. QC #3 winner $25 bonus to top KS resident in each section. EF: $45 mailed by info including pre-entry lists available at: carolinaschess initiative.com. 4 Rds. 1 & 2 accelerated pairings 3 & 4 standard swiss G/20 d5. 7/7, $55 thereafter. Special: $10 discount for advance entry into both FIDE rated. Hotel has a no smoking policy which includes electronic Cincinnati chess club at 7640 Plainfield Rd., Deer Park, OH 45236. KS Open + Blitz, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, not competing for cash, cigarettes. FIDE electronic device rules in effect. EF: $22 non CCC members $25 free entry for GMs and IMs cash or check but for awards in Reserve or Amateur (and Blitz). Free Scholastic entry for some who competed in Kansas state scholastic championship in March US Chess Junior Grand Prix! only. One section. $$GTD: 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50; U1800 $50; (see website) www.kansaschess.org 7/14 8:00-9:30am. 7/14: AUG. 25-26, TENNESSEE U1500 $50. Reg.: 6:10 till 6:55. Rds.: 7:00, then ASAP. One 1/2 point Reg.: Rds.: 2018 U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - SOUTH bye Avl. any rd. Quick ratings will be used. cincinnatichess- 10-2:30-7, 7/15: 9:30-2:00. KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/13), Question: 5-double-round swiss system, G/5 d0. $580 b/40 non-scholastic 5SS, G/90 d5. University Center at the University of Memphis, 499 Uni- [email protected]. Prizes: rate entries, $200-120-80, U2100 - $60, U1800 - $60, U1500/Unrated - versity, Memphis, TN 38152. 3 Sections: Championship (U2200), 1st: “River Cup” Championship trophy plus commemorative hat, 2nd–5th US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $60. EF: $25 if mailed by 7/7, $35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all JULY 6-8 OR 7-8, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Scholastics not competing for cash. 7/13 6-6:45pm. 7:00, places: plaque plus commemorative hat. Reserve (U1600) & Booster Reg.: Rds.: 1st: Championship trophy plus commemorative hat, 2nd–5th US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9. KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/13) 4pm. (details- (U1200), 2018 SACRAMENTO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP see website) Clarion Hotel reservation at 913-217-1000. KCA Memb. places: plaque plus commemorative hat. EF: $40, $10 less to juniors HR: req’d for all Kansas residents ($7 adult, $5 Sch.) participating in any under age 18, $50 at site. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: Sat.10-2-6, Sun. 10-2. ROUNDS: 6. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. SITE: Holiday Inn Express Kansas Open event. Other states welcome. See website for full details: Byes: One requested half-point bye allowed, any round, must request & Suites, 2224 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: www.kansaschess.org. Laurence Coker, 8013 W. 145th St., Overland before start of round 2. HR: $119, Holiday Inn at the University of Mem- 7/6 – 8:30 am - 9:45 am; 7/7 – 8:00 am - 8:45 am. ROUNDS: 3-day: Ent: phis, 3700 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111, 901-678-8200, or use 7/6 – 10 & 3:30, 7/7 – 10:30 & 4, 7/8 – 10 & 3:30. 2-day : 7/7 – 9, Park, KS 66223. Make Checks payable to “Kansas Chess Association.” – booking code CHT online at www.holidayinn.com/mem-uofm, reserve 11:15, 1:30, & 4, 7/8 – 10 & 3:30 TIME CONTROLS: 40/90 G/30 +30 Ph: 913-851-1583, e-mail: [email protected]. by July 25th to ensure discounted rate. Scholastic Side Event for K-12 inc, 2-day: Rounds 1-3, G/50 +10 inc, Rounds 4-6, 40/90 G/30 +30 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! players rated U800. Additional details and Online Entry at: www.shel- inc. SECTIONS:Master/Expert (above 1999) - FIDE Rated, Reserve JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, OHIO bycounty chess.com. Info: Email Arlene Kleiman at midsouthchess@ (U2000) ENTRY FEES: $85 postmarked by 6/30. $95 after 6/30. IMs/GMs US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 hotmail.com or mail registration to Shelby County Chess, Attention: free. Entrants may play up one section (max 200 points) for $20. $5 dis- 2018 COLUMBUS OPEN (OPEN SECTION FIDE RATED) Amateur South, 1614 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. count to CalChess members (excluding reentries). Reentry after round 5SS, 40/100 SD 30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10 schedules 2 of the 3- day schedule: $45. PRIZES: Master/Expert 1st Place $700 & merge starting round 3 for all sections). Ohio Union at the campus of trophy, 2nd Place $500, 3rd Place $350. 1st Place Reserve $650 & The Ohio State University, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210. trophy. Prize fund of $5,125 based on 90 full paid entries (with 75 full Prizes (Top 3 in the Open Section Guaranteed) $8500 based on 120 Grand Prix paid entries, the prize fund will be $4,100). HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express paid entries in 4 sections: Open $1100 - $800 - $600 - $400 Top US Chess Junior Grand Prix! & Suites, $114 per night, available until 6/5/2018, (916) 923-1100 or 1- U2300 $450 - $220 U2100 $700 - $500 - $400 - $300 Top U1900 JUNE 30-JULY 1, TEXAS 888-465-4329, online at www.hiexpress.com/sacramentone, group code $350 - $200 U1700 $500 - $350 - $250 - $200 Top U1500$225 - $175 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 SCC. Reserve earlyas the hotel has sold out over the tournament weekend U1300 $400 - $250 - $150 Unrated players and provisional rated 2018 SAN ANTONIO CITY CHAMPIONSHIP in the past. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey (TD), e- players only qualify for 25% of any prize in all sections except Open, Hornbeak Bldg., 3rd Flr. 4450 Medical Dr., SA,TX 78229, 5SS, Rds. 1 mail: [email protected]; phone: (916) 524-9479. Checks payable balance goes to next player in line. Entry Fee: Online - $100 by July and 2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/120 d5, ($$ 3025 b/60, 2/3 gtd.) Open to Sacramento Chess Club and mailed to 6700 50th St., Sacramento, CA 2, 2018 after that EF is $115, Mail - $105 by July 2, 2018 after that EF Section: $500 1st, $350 2nd, $250 3rd, U2000 $200 1st, $150 2nd, 95823- 1306. Full flyer and advance entries: http://sacramentochess- is $115, On-site EF $115. All: No checks at site credit cards are ok. U1900 $125 1st, $75 2nd, Reserve Section U1800 $400 1st, $250 2nd, club.org under Weekend Events. OTHER INFO: Wheelchair Access. Re-Entry all sections - $30. GM & IM free entry. 3-day Schedule: $150 3rd, U1600 Section $175 1st, $ 125 2nd, U 1400 $125 1st, $75, 07/18 rating list, CCA minimums, and/or TD Discretion. The Master/Expert Reg. ends Fri 6:30pm, rds. Fri 7pm, Sat 10:30pm & 5pm, Sun 9am & 2nd, Unr. $75. Open Section EF: $65. if rcv’d by 6/22, $70 at site: Trophy section FIDE rated using USCF rules and pairings. E-mail address 3pm. 2-day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9am, rds. Sat 9:30am, 12:30pm, to top Bexar County Resident. Reserve Section EF: $45. if rcv’d by 6/22, required for entrants of the Master/Expert section. Please bring clocks. & 5pm, Sun 9am & 3pm. Byes: all sections, limit 1 – 1/2 point bye, $50 at site: Option play for 1/2 prizes: $35 by 6/22 for Open Section, 1/2 point byes available in any round and must be requested before no last round bye, must commit before round 3. Entry or more infor- $40 later and at site. Option play for 1/2 prizes for Reserve Section: the completion of the previous round. Maximum two 1/2 point byes per mation: http://buckeyechess.com or mail to: Buckeye Chess Club, $30 by 6/22, $35 later and at site. Option play counts 2/3 toward “based entry. 1/2 point byes for rounds 5 & 6 must be requested prior to round 3180 Wild Dunes Ct., Pickerington, OH 43147. Questions: Mr. Kelly on”. ($ 5. Discount to Club Members and ex-military personnel paying 1 and may not be changed. M. Bloomfield – [email protected] or 614-668-5588. GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATES Bay Area Chess Continental Chess GOLD Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 US Chess memberships during the 2050 Concourse Drive #42 Association current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become San Jose, CA 95131 P.O. Box 8482 a Gold Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a special list in larger type in Tournament Life 408-409-6596 Pelham, NY 10803 each month, giving the affiliate name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and website. 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A Heritage Event! $$150 (guaranteed). All other prizes b/o 60 player minimum: U2100 10-1:30-5, 9:30-3:30. U1600 & U1200 (2-day only) 5/SS, G/90 d5. Reg.: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $145, U1900 $135; U1700 Section: $300, $200, $150; U1500 $140, 7/21 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds.: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-1. PRIZES: Premier ($$Gtd.): JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, GEORGIA U1200 $130. Site & HR: Comfort Inn Monticello, 2097 Inn Dr., Char- $750+Plaque-500-250; $$b/4 Top X, U2000 $150 each; $50 SACA gift US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 lottesville, VA 22911, (434) 977-3300, $114.95 + tax if reserved by certificate to Top Jr. U18, Sr. 50+; U2000 ($$b/36): $300-150; $$b/4 27TH ANNUAL ATLANTA CHAMPIONSHIP 6/13. Reg.: 7:30-11:15 am. Rds.: Sat. 12, 3:15, 7:15, Sun. 9:30am, Top B, U1600 $100 each; $25 SACA gift certificate to Top Unr., Jr. U14, 5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, 1:15pm. Ent: Online at www.vachess.org or mail to Mike Hoffpauir, 405 Sr. 50+; U1600 ($$b/36): $200-100; $$b/4 Top D, U1200 $50 each; GA 30341. $5000 b/100, $3000 guaranteed. 3 sections. Championship Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693. Checks to VCF. Mbr: USCF rqd, Top Unr. $25 SACA gift certificate; U1200 Trophy to 1st + $50 SACA (FIDE-rated): Open to USCF or FIDE-rated 1900 and above. $750-500-300; VCF rqd. for VA residents. Info: [email protected] gift certificate, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, Top U800/Unr. EF: GM, IM, Top 2050 thru 2200, Under 2050: Each $250-150. Amateur: Open to USCF- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FM, WGM, WIM, WFM FREE! USCF 2200+ entry fee returned if schedule rated 1400 thru 1899 and Unrated. $500-350-200; Top 1600 thru 1750, JULY 14-15, OKLAHOMA completed. Premier (2000+): $80 (add $30 if 1800-1999); U2000: $60 (add $20 if U1600); U1600: $50 (add $20 if U1200); U1200: $40. Early Under 1600: Each $200-100. Reserve: Open to USCF-rated Under 1400 and US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Unrated. $350-250-150; Top Under 1200, $150-100. Entry Fee: $79 (3-Day), JERRY SPANN MEMORIAL Bird: $10 off by 6/20 ($5 off for Scholastic). LATE FEE: Additional $10 if entry received after 7/12, $20 after 7/19. ALL: 1/2 pt. byes all rounds $78 (2-Day) — if rec’d by Jul 12; $85 at site. (W)IGMs, (W)IMs Free ($60 5-SS; G/90+30. Wyndham Hotel Oklahoma City, 2945 Northwest Express- deducted from any cash prizes won). Unrated: $40 Re-Entry: $40 (not but must be requested prior to start of Round 2 (max 2). Re-entries: way, OKC 73112, (405) 848-4811, Free WiFi. Two Sections: Open, and $60 Premier, $40 U1900, $30 U1500, $20 U1100. HR: $99 if by 7/1, use available in Championship). 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:00. Rds. Fri Reserve (U1600). EF: $40 if mailed by 7/9, $50 thereafter, FREE entry 7:30; Sat 2:30 & 7:30; Sun 10:00 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat Group Code: WICC. Info: Martha Underwood, 520-990-6765, email: infor- for Masters 2200+ (deducted from prizewinnings). Free OCF Memb. [email protected] Ent: Events4Chess.com; postal registration 10:00. Rds. Sat 10:30, then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Time controls: Prizes $$2100 (1st prize Gtd., the rest b/62). Open: $500(G)-200 U2100: Championship: 40/90, SD/30 d10. Other sections: G/120 d5. All sections: available (checks payable to SACA) if postmarked by 7/13 to SACA, Attn: 200-100, U1900: 200-100, Reserve (U1600): $250-100, U1400: 200- 2018 Ye Olde Pueblo, PO Box 40663, Tucson, AZ 85717. W. 2-day Schedule, Rd. 1 G/90 d5. FIDE-Only: Rule 6.7a. “A player who arrives 100, U1100/UNR: 150. George Hulburd Senior Prize: $100(G) for top at the board more than 30 min. late shall lose the game.” 1/2-Pt. Byes: player over 65. Byes: One half-point bye Rds. 1-5 if commit before Sat A Heritage Event! Available any round (limit two) — must request 1/2-Pt. Byes before Round 9PM. REG.: 9-9:45am 7/14. Rounds: 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. Entries to: Tom US Chess Junior Grand Prix! One commences. Requests may be nullified once Round One commences, Braunlich, 7500 S. Birch, Broken Arrow, OK 74011. Inquiries: tom.braun- JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN but no new requests will be honoured. Players Must Bring Sets, Boards, [email protected] Web: www.ocfchess.org. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) and Clocks – None Are Supplied By The Tournament Promoters. Entries JULY 17, NEW YORK 43RD PEOPLES TOURNAMENT and Information: americanchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389. PHONE 6SS, 40/120 sd30 d5 (2-day opt rounds 1-3 G/61 d5). Pauley Ballroom, CALLS ONLY AFTER Jul. 12 – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please!! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 MARSHALL MASTERS 2495 Bancroft Way #4500, Berkeley, CA 94720, University of California, JULY 14, CONNECTICUT Berkeley. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. Prizes: $10,000 b/197 60% guart. Open (2000+ FIDE): $1,100 $2000 1000 400 200 u2300 300 100, u2100 100. $1000 500 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 $400-200; top U2400, U2300, U2200: $150; Biggest upset: $50. A (FIDE): FAIRFIELD COUNTY MASTERS & CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS GTD: 200 100 100. $800 500 200 100 100. $800 400 200 100 100. EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person B: C: DE: The strongest tournament in Connecticut! Chess Club of Fairfield County, reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one $600 300 100, u1200 400 300 100. Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. EF: Rds.: 99 by 7/13. Econ 79 w 50% prz. After 7/13 +25. Play-up +30. Reentry: 710 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850. In 2 Sections, Masters: 5SS, G/30 bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- d5, Open to Minimum 2200 rating. $$GTD: $500-300-200. Class Cham- shallchessclub.org/register. $49, Rfnd fee 25. GM/IM free by 7/4 (prz-EF). USCF mem reqrd. Sched: pionships: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 2199 & under. $$GTD: $400-200-100. 3-day Reg F 10-10:30, Rds F 11, 5 Sa 10 4, Su 10 3:30; 2-day Reg Sa 8- Top U2000, U1800, U1600 - $100 Each. Half-point byes available for JULY 20, NORTH CAROLINA 8:30, Rds Sa 9 11:30 1:50 4 Su 10 3:30. Max two 1/2-pt byes, commit rounds 1 & 2. Must commit before round 1. Max 2 byes. ALL: EF: $40 in US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 bef rd 3. Jul 18 Supp, CCA min & TD disc to place players accurately. advance online by Fri 8pm 7/13 or postmarked by Mon 7/9. $50 late on- 2018 U.S. G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) Bring clocks. Info/Flyer/Reg: http://BayAreaChess.com/ppl. W. site. CCFC members $30 advance / $40 late. Grandmasters and See Nationals. International Masters free - entry fee deducted from prize. 10:00 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Reg.: A Heritage Event! JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN - 10:30am. Rds.: 11:00, 12:15, 2:30, 3:45, 5:00. ENT: Chess Club of Fairfield County LLC - 710 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850, www.fairfield- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, ARIZONA 23RD ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST OPEN countychess.com/masters18.html. INFO: 203-505-6215, ccfc@fairfield countychess.com. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Airtel Plaza YE OLDE PUEBLO OPEN AND SCHOLASTICS Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406. Parking $8/day, $12 A Heritage Event! Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle including overnight. Flyaway bus from LAX to Van Nuys about $10 each US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Rd.,Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-800-325-7832. SECTIONS: Premier (2000+), way; free shuttle to bus and train station. Free wireless, indoor pool, JULY 14-15, VIRGINIA U2000, U1600, & U1200. Two separate scholastic tournaments (K- gym, hot tubs; restaurants within walking distance. $25,000 guaranteed US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 6/U800) held the same weekend more info at sazchess.org. SCHEDULE: prizes. 6 sections. Major: Open to 1800/over. $3000-1500-1000-500, 28TH ANNUAL CHARLOTTESVILLE OPEN Premier & U2000 (3-day) 5/SS, 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/20 clear/tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $1200-600. FIDE. Under 5SS, G/90 d5. EF: $60 by 7/8, then $75. 2 Sections: Open & U1700. 5:30-6:30 PM; Rds.: 7, 10-5, 9:30-3:30. (2-day) 5/SS, Rds.: 1-2 G/60 + 2100, Under 1900: Each $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700, Under Prizes: $2000 b/o 60. Open Section: 1st-3d Places $$400, $$250, 30 inc. Rds.: 3-5 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/21 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds.: 1500: Each $1600-800-400-200. Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, plaques

36th Annual Sands Regency NO TOURNAMENTS Reno - Western States Open IN YOUR AREA? WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE? An American Classic & Heritage Event!!! Do you need to go out of town for tournament play? A Weikel Tournament Would you and others in your area like the convenience • October 19 - 21 & October 20 - 21, 2018 • of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one! NEW ADDITION - 2 DAY SCHEDULE! It’s not much work to hold a small tournament, and there is little risk if you use a low-cost site and avoid guaranteed US Chess 120 Grand Prix Pts. (Enhanced) • F.I.D.E. Rated prizes. You might even make a profit! Either a based-on Swiss with projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or $25,500 (b/275) $15,500 Guaranteed a trophy tournament will virtually guarantee taking in more in fees than you pay out in prizes. 6 Sections • Entry Fee $159 or less The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the - Room Rates: $58.61 Sun-Thu / $88.12 Fri-Sat annual rating supplement and have access to the TD/Affil- Reservation Code: CHESS1018 iate area of our website. Wednesday October 17th Remember, you can both run and play in a small event. • GM Sergey Kudrin Clock Simul/Analysis - $30 • Many of them wouldn’t be held if the organizer/TD Thursday October 18th couldn’t play. • TBA - Simul - $20 • • FREE Lecture by IM John Donaldson • Want to know more? • Blitz Tourney (G/5 d0) - $25 (80% = Prize Fund) • Contact Joan Du Bois at [email protected]. Saturday October 20th We’ll be glad to help you be part of the promo- • FREE Game / Position Analysis by IM John Donaldson • tion of American chess! For more info email [email protected]

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to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Mixed doubles: male/female 2-player US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) games and have not left the tournament room will be allowed to stay to team combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300-200. Must 2018 MISSISSIPPI SUMMER SLAM see remaining games still in progress. SCHOLASTIC TOURN: 4 Schol.Sects. average under 2200; may play different sections; register (no extra Hilton Garden Inn, 118 Laurel Park Cove, Flowood, MS 39232. 5SS, (For Individual Players in K-12 by rating sections, not a team event): fee) by 2 pm 7/21. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit 40/90, SD/30 d5 (2-day rds. 1-2 G/60 d5). 2 sections: Open and U1600 OPEN, U900, U500 and Unrated (for those who have a current USCF U1900 $600, U1700 $450, U1500 $300, U1250 $150; balance to next All sections are USCF rated. Mississippi residents must be a member membership but no official rating yet). Prizes: Trophies to top 10 player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: $138 at chessaction.com by 7/18, of MCA ($5). USCF and MCA memberships available onsite. Pre-entry individuals in each section. Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir 3-day $143, 2-day $142 mailed by 7/11, $160 (no checks, credit cards Fee: $40 by July 1st. Onsite Entry Fee: $50 GMs & IMs free $575 GTD chess medal. Scholastic Players may play in both Scholastic Tourn. OK) at site, or online until 2 hrs before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; in Open: 1st $350 GTD, 2nd $150 GTD, 3rd $75 GTD. U1600: Prizes for (any section) and Main Tourn. (U1300 section only) if desired with $130 from prize. Under 1250 Section EF: All $50 less than top 5 1st, 2nd, and 3rd - prizes based on entries. Registration: Fri 5-6:30pm a discounted entry fee ($75) by registering for the Scholastic Tour- sections entry fees. Online EF $5 less to SCCF members; join/renew Sat 9-10am. Rounds: Fri 7pm Sat 11am-5pm Sun 10-3:15 2-day Sat nament AND the U1300 section in the 3-day Schedule of the Main at scchess.com. Re-entry (except Major section) $70. Unofficial 11am-2pm merge round 3. 1/2 point byes OK all rounds, limit 2. Must Tournament with a 1/2-point Bye in the 2nd Round of the 3-Day uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr commit before start of rd. 3 Send entries to: Mark Nicholas, 236 Cross- Schedule. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy USCF with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult creek Dr., Brandon, MS 39047. Make checks to MCA. Include your USCF and medal placements for winners of all schol. sections. Free chess gift $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, #, Expiration Date and estimated rating. Information: Call Mark at 615- to oldest player and to player who travels farthest to the main tourn. Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, 631-3876 or email [email protected]. www.mcachess.org event. CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat the top ranked player in the OPEN sect. rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to (main event) and win free entry to our next tournament! EF: $95 by 7/13, 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $110 thereafter and at site; Unr. (in U1600) $69 by 7/13, $85 thereafter All: JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, NEW YORK OK all rounds, limit 2, Major must commit before rd. 2, other sections and at site.; Jrs. (under 19 yrs of age) and Srs. (age 60+) playing in before rd. 4. HR: $119-119, 818-997-7676, request chess rate, reserve US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) U1300 Section: $69 by 7/13/18, $85 thereafter and at site. Schol. Tourn. by 7/6 or may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD 2ND ANNUAL PETER HENNER MEMORIAL Only EF: $20 by 7/13, $30 thereafter and at site; Schol. and Main #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Ramada Event (U1300 only) EF: $75 by 7/13, $90 thereafter and at site; Re- Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. Questions: www.chess- Plaza Hotel, 3 Watervliet Ave. Ext (near I-90 Exit 5), Albany 12206. Free Entry Fee (no Re-Entry in OPEN and U2000 Sects due to FIDE): $35 (avail. tour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at parking, free airport shuttle. $7500 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. up to Rd. 3); 3 re-entries or 2 Jr. entries count as one additional entry chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Major: Open to 1800/up. $1000-500-300, top U2210 $500-250. Under for prize fund. 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7pm, Rds. Fri. 8pm; Sat. 2-7, Sat 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. 2010: $800-500-300, top U1810 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1610: $700- Sun. 10-3. 2-day Sched: Reg. Sat. 7:45-8:30am, (Rds. Sat. 9-2-7, Sun. 400-200, top U1410 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1210: $400-200-100, 10-3. Both schedules merge at Rd. 2. Schol. Sched: (All 4 rds. G/30 d5 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! plaques to 1st, top U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Unrated may not win over - one day only, Sat., July 21st). Reg. Sat. 8:30am-9:30am, Rds. at 10:00- JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, ILLINOIS $100 in U1210 or $200 U1610. Mixed doubles: $200-100 to best 11:30-2:00-3:30; awards ceremony immediately after last round. Byes US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) male/female team combined score among all sections. Team must aver- for OPEN & U2000 Sects of Main Event: Up to two 1/2-pt. byes available 11TH ANNUAL CHICAGO CLASS age under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) for any round except Round 5 (per FIDE rules - if you cannot stay for Rd. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, G/60 d10). Westin Chicago North by 2 pm 7/21. Top 3 sections EF: $93 online at chessaction.com by 5 you must take a 0-pt. bye or simply withdraw after Rd. 4); Half-pt. Shore Hotel (additional ballrooom added this year), 601 N Milwaukee 7/18, 3-day $98, 2-day $97 mailed by 7/11, $110 at site or online until byes for all other Sections in the Main Event are limited to two and you Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from 2 hours before round 1. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may must commit to the byes prior to the beginning of Round 3. No byes may Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. $30,000 join with entry). U1210 Section EF: all $30 less than above. No checks be added, changed or rescinded after the start of Round 3. Byes for guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections: Master (2200/up): $3000-1500-800- at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $80 deducted from SCHOL. Tourn: Only one 1/2-point bye allowed and must commit before 500, clear/tiebreak win $100, top U2400 $1200-600. FIDE. Expert (2000- prize. All: Re-entry $40; not available in Major. Unofficial uschess.org Rd. 1. No byes may be added, changed or rescinded in the scholastic 2199): $2000-1000-600-400. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-600- ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF with tourn. after the start of Round 1. HR: $89 (281-875-4000), reserve by 400. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $2000-1000-600-400. Class C (1400- magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young 7/6 and mention Cajun Chess Tournament to ensure group rate. ENT: 1599/Unr): $1800-900-500-300. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1500-800- Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, On-line registration for tournament and hotel rooms, printable entry 500-300. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-300-200, trophies to first Scholastic $17. 3-day reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may & 3:15. 2-day reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or play up one section. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in E, Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $92-92 including breakfast, Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted $200 D, $300 C, $500 B or $700 A. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best reserve by 7/6, use link at chesstour,com or call 518-438-8431. Ent: (no checks at site). FIDE. male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000- chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. JULY 21, TENNESSEE 600-400. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Direc- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/21. Top 6 sections EF: $128 at torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online HOT SUMMER SWISS chessaction.com by 7/18, 3-day $133, 2-day $132 mailed by 7/11, all entries posted instantly). Blitz tmt. Sat 9:30 pm, reg. ends 9:15 pm. Site: IBEW, 1870 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. 4SS; G/60 d5. $150 at site, or online until 2 hrs before round 1. GMs $120 from prize. Two sections: Open and U1600 Prizes: ($1000 based on 25 paid EFs) all $50 less than above. No checks at site, credit US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Class E Section EF: All: JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, TEXAS Open: $300-200-100, U1600: $200-125-75; Rounds: 9-12:30-3-5:30. cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Open and U1600 Entry Fee: $40 by 07/14, $50 at door, MCC members ICA Tour event. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 HOUSTON SUMMER CHESS FESTIVAL $40 anytime, Masters: free (EF deducted from winnings); Special U1000 unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Trophy Section: 4SS, G/45 d5; Entry Fee: $15. Trophies for top 3 Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. 5SS, (Open and U2000 Sections are G/90 i30, and FIDE rated; All other Sections are G/120 d5). Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs (EF overall, top U800 and top U600. Round 1 at 9am, next rounds ASAP. On Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry 07/21: 7:30am - 8:45am. You can pay the early entry deducted from winnings). SIDE EVENTS: Schol. Individual Tournament, site Registration: (except Master) $50. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat fee with PayPal until registration end time on Saturday. gpylant@ 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule:Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 4SS, G/30 d5, 1-day only, Sat. July 21st; “BAYOU BLITZ” Tourn. (7SS, G/5 d0, USCF blitz rated, Sat. night after Rd. 3). Separate room for schol. gmail.com. Join online: http://memphischessclub.homestead.com/Hot- 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; Master must commit before rd. 2, SummerSwiss2018.html others before rd. 3. HR: $113-113-113-113, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, Players - A trophy or medal will be awarded to each schol. player. Dou- reserve by 7/6 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use bleTree by Hilton Houston North (near IAH Airport – take JFK Blvd. exit JULY 21, NORTH CAROLINA AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, off of Beltway 8 West), 15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Houston, TX 77032, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: Direc- Ph: 281-848-4000, $89 chess rate (reserve by 7/6 and mention Cajun 2018 U.S. G/30 CHAMPIONSHIP torAtChess.US, chesstour.com 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at Chess Tournament). Free Parking! Free airport shuttle service! Free See Nationals. wireless internet in all guestrooms! Discounted Hotel Hot Breakfast chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat JULY 21, NEW YORK 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Buffet Coupons for all hotel room guests only ($12 – Guests are responsible for tax & gratuities). Hotel check-in time is 3pm; check-out time is 12 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! noon. For guests who need later check out on Sunday, you may stay in THE SUMMER BIRTHDAY DISCOUNT AT JUDSON JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, MARYLAND your room until 7pm for an additional day rate of $69; otherwise, hotel 5SS, G/25 d5. Judson Memorial Church, Assembly Hall, New York 10012; US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 will store luggage at no charge on Sunday afternoon for those checking Use 239 Thompson street entrance (between Washington Square South POTOMAC OPEN out at 12 noon and leaving later. 5 Sects. PRIZES: $13,000 b/250 full- and West 3rd Street, near middle of block) and go downstairs; Wheelchair 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (2-day schedule: paid ent. OPEN: $1500 + plaque-900-600-400-300; (2200-2399): $800-500; accessible. Near the West 4th Street Subway. $$G: $200-$150-$100, rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr) U1250 & U1000 G/120 d5 (Rds. 1-2 G/60 d5), (U2200): $700-400; U2000: 800 + plaque-500-250-100- 75; U1800: U2200 $75, U2000 $50, U1800 $50. EF: $20 if by 6/29; $30 between U1250 3-day Rds. 1&2 G/120 d5. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, $800 + plaque-500-200-100-75; U1600/Unr*: $800 + plaque-500-200- 7/7 and 7/19 at: www.chess4.nyc/summerentry.htm. Onsite EF is $40. Rockville, MD 20852. $$Based on score. 8 sections: Championship (min. 100-75; U1300: $800 + plaque-500-200-100-75. *Unrated players may $10 discount for all entrants with birthdays between 6/21 and 9/23 rating of 2100)(FIDE): 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$900, 4.0=$500, 3.5=$200, only play in either of two sections (U1600/Unr. or OPEN). They may only inclusive. Proof does not have to be provided with entry but must be 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. win 50% of the prize fund in the U1600/Unr. Sect., or they may play in provided before or during onsite registration. See webpage above for U2300 (min. rating of 1900)(FIDE): 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, the Open Sect. where they must pay full EF and are eligible for full prize details. Register: 12-12:30. Rounds: 1- 2:30-3:45-5-6:15. Info: jgra- 3.5=$150, 3.0=$50. U2100 (min rating of 1700)(FIDE): 5.0 =$1500, fund. NOTE: Due to FIDE rules, the main tournament room will be closed [email protected]; Bring clocks and sets. None supplied. Limit two byes; 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150, 3.0=$40. U1900: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 to outside non-playing spectators, but players who have finished their must commit by 2:30. =$650, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$125, 3.0=$40. U1700: 5.0= $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1500: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= $500, 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1250: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. U1000 (no adult Unr): 5.0= $250, 4.5= $125, 4.0= $50, 3.5= $20 Trophies to top 10 & top U800 in U1000. If no 5-0 in section, then sole 1st @ 4.5 or shared 1st at lower score receive bonus (added 19th annual to score prize) - Championship: $300; U2300 $250, U2100 $200, U1900 $150, U1700 & U1500: $100; U1250 & U1000: $50. Unrated limited to $100 in U1000, $200 in U1250 and $400 in U1500. Sets, boards and PITTSBURGH OPEN clocks provided in all sections! Optionally, pairings can be texted to your phone. Free Sunday morning continental breakfast for July 27-29 or 28-29, Wyndham Garden Airport players. Parking free for day guests. EF: $109 by 7/3, $114 by 7/17, and $119 online only by 7/19, $130 at the door. Special EFs: $40 less for U1250, $60 less for U1000, GMs free, $50 deducted from prize, IMs $45 off EF, $20 deducted from prize, $5 off EF if staying at hotel. HR: Free parking, free airport shuttle, $95 room rate $99, Rooms may not be avail after 7/3. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. U1250 & U1000 schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 9:30 & 1:30 U1250 3- day Larger prizes- $15,000 GUARANTEED! schedule: Reg ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 4, Sun 9:30 & 1:30. Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, rules and registration at http://thepotomacopen.com. For full details see “Grand Prix” in this issue. 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A State Championship Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! JULY 21, ALABAMA A State Championship Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 JULY 21-22, ARKANSAS JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, FLORIDA ALABAMA DUAL-RATED STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 4SS, Game/45 + 10 second increment. Location: Evangel Church, 3975 AR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: $1980 PRIZE FUND. PLACE $ GTD. 26TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN OPEN Vaughn Rd,. Montgomery, AL. Round times: 9:30, 11:30, 2:30, 4:30 Three 5805 Hwy 271S, Ft. Smith, AR. 2 Sections. Premiere (1800+) & 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham sections: OPEN (b/20, 70%GTD): 1st $400, 2nd $200, U2000 $100. Reserve(1000-1799): 5rd SS, G/110 d10. EF: $40; AFTER 7/14/18 Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking U1800 (b/20, 70%GTD): 1st $350, 2nd $175, U1500 $100. U1200 (b/20, +$15. USCF req’d.PF: Premiere $525 (G)/$300 (G), Class A $200; $5/day; free with guest room. $17,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 70%GTD): 1st $320, 2nd $160, U1000 $100. Trophies and Alabama titles Reserve $300 (G), Class B,C,D/u $150/ea. Sat. only -Knights (U1200): sections. Major: Open to 1800/over. $2000-1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak to top Alabamian finishers. USCF and ACF required, OSA. EF (all sections): 6rd SS, G/35 d5. No-USCF req’d. PF: $75 (G),$40 (G), Class E,F,G/U 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $700-400. Under 2100: $1300-700-400-200, $40 by July 15, $45 thereafter or onsite (onsite registration 8:30-9:00AM) $30/ea. “Plus” Certificates. EF: $25, after 7/14 +$10. ALL: Class $/ top U1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1800: $1300-700-400-200, top U1600 Registration: Send name, USCF ID, section and entry fee (payable to req. 4 min. Check-in: 8-8:45AM. Walk-in reg. closes 8:30AM. Rd. 1 (no unr) $500-300. Under 1500: $1100-600-300-200, top U1300 (no “Evangel Church”) to Doug Strout, 6000 Camelot Ct., Montgomery, AL 9AM. Bye by Rd. 3. Airport/food/hotels near. AR players: ACA req’d, unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100, plaques to top Under 36117, [email protected]. eligible for AR titles/awards. TD: [email protected] Adv. entry dis- 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles: best male/female JULY 21, OHIO counted/appreciated. See: http://westarkchess.com/wp-content/ 2-player combined score among all sections: $600-300. Must average uploads/2018/05/2018-AR-State-Championship-v.5.4-1.pdf under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 MUSTARD SEED MONSTER JULY 22, NORTH CAROLINA pm 7/28. Unrated prize limits: U1200 $100, U1500 $200, U1800 $400. Top 4 sections EF: $113 online at chessaction.com by 7/25, 3-day Mustard Seed Market, 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. 4SS, G/45 d5 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 2018 U.S. G/60 CHAMPIONSHIP $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 7/18, all $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) except U1000: G/30, d5. EF: $50, except U1000: $30. Prizes: $1500 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $300-$100-U2100 $100. See Nationals. Guaranteed. In 4 Sections. Open: U-1900: $100 deducted from prize. U1200 Section EF: all $40 less than above. $200-$100-U1700 $100. $200-$100-U1250 $100. $80- U-1500: U-1000: JULY 27, NEW YORK Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special $40-U750, U500 $40 Each. Online at www.progresswith Registration: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 1 year USCF with magazine, paid with entry- online at chessaction.com, chess.org, 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, U1000 ASAP. MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult healthy box to all players! Mike Joelson, 216-321-7000. Free Info: 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF regular rating used for pairings & $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; no Major to Major. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 A State Championship Event! EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun JULY 21-22, MICHIGAN reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Major must commit before US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $112-112 (no resort fee), includes resort 2018 MICHIGAN BOTTOM HALF CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS shallchessclub.org/register. fee benefits (free wireless & entertainment in room, parking, use of 5-SS. University Quality Inn, 3121 East Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI US Chess Junior Grand Prix! fitness center, etc). 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 7/12 or 48912, 517-351-1440. HR: $97+tax by 6/20, after if space available. 6 JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. chessaction.com or Sections: Open, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300, & U900/Unr (Sat). Open US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Ent: Section will be FIDE rated. EF: Open $55 (U18 $5 off), Free entry to GM RAUF MAMEDOV CHAMPIONSHIP Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- GM, IM, FM, & 2200+, advance entry fee deducted from prize. U1900, “New Milpitas” 372 Turquoise St., Milpitas, CA 95035, (map) Park Free. U1700, U1500, U1300: $45 (U18 $5 off); U900/Unr: $28. Advance entries 5SS, G/90 +30, 2-day rds. 1-2 G/61 d5. 5,000 b/90 (60% guar). 2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Prizes: Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. must be received by 7/19/18, after $10 more. Playing up allowed, but 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600- Blitz tournament add $10 per group to entry fee. Make checks payable to MCA. MCA 1999: $700-300-100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! memb req’d for Michigan residents, other states OK. TL: Open, U1900, 125-100, u1200: 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. July 18 Supp & TD disc. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, PENNSYLVANIA U1700, U1500, U1300: G/115 d5, U900/Unr: G/30 d5. Reg:. Online: Reg.: F 6:30-6:45p & Sa 9:30-9:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 10a, 3p Su 10a US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) https://onlineregistration.cc/; Sat, 8:30-9:30am. Rds: U1900, U1700, 2:30p. (2-day Sa 10a 12:30 & merge). EF:109, Econ EF: 89 w 50% prz, 19TH ANNUAL PITTSBURGH OPEN U1500, U1300: Sat 10am-2:30pm-7pm; Sun 10am-2:30pm, U900/Unr: after 7/22+20. Playup +30. GMs/IMs- $0 by 7/13 (prize - EF). Info: 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham 10am-11:30am-1:30pm-3pm-4:30pm. $$Gtd: $2000; Open: $250-$150, http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. Garden Pittsburgh Airport Hotel, One Industry Lane, Pittsburgh 15275. U2200: $100 U2000: $100; U1900: $150-$100, U1800 $75; U1700: $150- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Free parking, free airport shuttle, free internet in guest rooms and $100, U1600 $75; U1500: $150-$100, U1300 $75; U1300: $150-$100, skittles room. $15,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 sections. Major: Open U1200 $75, U1000 $75; U900/Unr: Trophies to Top 3 Overall, Top U800, JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, CONNECTICUT US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) to 1800/over. $1500-800-400-300, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Top U600, Top 400, Top Unr. State Champions (Top Michigan Resident): Under 2300 $600-300. Under 2100: $1200-600-300-200, top Under Awarded to all 2 day scheduled sections. Trophies for all place-winners 23RD ANNUAL BRADLEY OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton 1900/Unr $500-250. Under 1800: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1600 listed above. Ent & Info: Jeff Aldrich, P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI 48501; jef- (no unr) $500-250. Under 1500: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1300 [email protected]; (810) 955-7271. Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. prizes. In (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100. Mixed doubles $9000 guaranteed best male/female 2-player combined score among all A Heritage Event! 5 sections. Open to 1800/over. $1000-600-300, U2300 $400-200. bonus prizes: Major: sections: $600-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $330-170. $800- Under 2100: Under 1800: sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/28. prize limits: A State Championship Event! 400-200, top U1600 (no unr) $300-150. $700-400-200, top Unrated Under 1500: $100 in U1200, $200 U1500, $400 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $108 JULY 21-22, NEW HAMPSHIRE U1300 (no unr) $300-150.Under 1200: $400-200-100, plaques to first 3, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) online at chessaction.com by 7/25, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best 7/18, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 68TH NEW HAMPSHIRE OPEN male/female 2-player combined score among all sections: $200-100. hours before rd 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 from prize. U1200 4SS, 40/100, SD/30 i30. CORRECT VENUE: Holiday Inn Nashua, 9 Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no Northeastern Blvd. (exit 4 of Everett Tnpk, US Route 3), Nashua, NH Section EF: all $40 less than top 4 sections EF. Unofficial uschess.org extra fee) by 2 pm 7/28 Unrated prize limits: U1200 $100, U1500 $200. ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues 03062; 603-888-1551. $$Gtd 2,568. Four sections. Open, $$Gtd 300- Top 4 sections EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 7/25, 3-day $93, 2- 200-100, U2300 200, U2100 160. NH Champion title & $68 bonus to with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, day $92 if check mailed by 7/18, $100 at site, or online until 2 hrs before Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, top-scoring NH resident. Tim Chevalier Memorial Prize $100 to top- rd. 1. U1200 Section EF: all $30 less than above. All: No checks at site, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60 (no Major to Major). 3- scoring NH resident under age 21. Under 1950, $$Gtd 200-140-100 credit cards OK. GMs, IMs, & WGMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Online Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & (no Unr may win more than 150), U1750 130. 200- day schedule: Under 1650, $$Gtd EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry (no Major to Major) 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 140-100 (no Unr may win more than 120), U1450 130. Under 1350, $50. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Major must commit before $$Gtd 150-100-70 (no Unr may win more than 80), U1050 80. All, EF Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $95-95, 1-800-996-3426, 724-695-0002; $54 in advance or $60 at door, except $48/$54 for Under 1350 section, at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed reserve by 7/13 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental free to GM/IM in Open. NHCA memb. req. for rated NH residents: $8 or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. adult, $6 age 18/under. Reg.: Sat 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-4, 9:30-3:30. Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. H-bye okay for any one round (except Open rd 4) if requested before Rd schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 2. No player may have both H-bye and full-point bye. NHCA membership all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $107-107, 860-627-5311; reserve Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. meeting 9 a.m. Sun. HR: $119 (plus 9% tax) if reserved directly with by 7/13 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, hotel or online; reserve by 7/07, use code NHC. Ent: NHCA, c/o Alex Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: JULY 28-29, WISCONSIN Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. To enter online chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 using credit card, start by visiting www.nhchess.org. For additional posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- 2018 U.S. OPEN WEEKEND SWISS Information: [email protected]. nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 5SS, G/60 d5. $1,150 Guaranteed Prizes: $200-100-50, U2200/Unrated $160, U2000 $150, U1800 $140, U1600 $120, U1400 $100, U1200 $80, Unrated $50. Entry fee $40, Unrated players free if paying US Chess dues. On-site Registration 10:00-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Rounds at noon & 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Sunday. See www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/usopen/ for additional details. 26th annual US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 28-29, TEXAS US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) SOUTHERN OPEN DCC FIDE OPEN VII 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE July 27-29 or 28-29, Wyndham Orlando Resort and US Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Use US Chess ratings and rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round $112 rooms with parking/wifi, $5 parking without room in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their email address. $$ $500-$250-$125. EF: 2400+ $125, 2000-2399 $90, 1600 -1999 $99, U1600 $125, Senior/Birthday during tournament/ Additional Family Member $55. Dallas Chess Club membership required $17,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES! or pay $20 non-member fee. Small Minimum prize to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get minimum prize (entry fee may be deducted from prize). Reserve: Open to players rated For full details see “Grand Prix” in this issue. below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is US Chess rated and uses US Chess rules. EF: $40. 10$ non Dallas Chess Club membership fee. 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and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to only. One section. $$GTD: 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50; U1800 $50; DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com next DCC Fide Open. In the reserve section, Tournament reserves the U1500 $50. Reg.: 6:10 till 6:55. Rds.: 7;00, then ASAP. One 1/2 point (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter right to use Fide rules on electronic devices and on starting White’s bye Avl. any rd. Quick ratings will be used. Question: cincinnatichess- by 9:15 pm. clock at start of a round and to use FIDE pairing rules. Also clocks will [email protected]. AUG. 4, WISCONSIN be set to ‘halt at end’. Both: Reg.: Saturday from 9:45–10:15 am. Rds.: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Sat 10:45 am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 9:45 am- 2:10pm. One half point Bye AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, NEW YORK 2018 U.S. OPEN NATIONAL BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) allowed if requested before end of round 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible for US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) See Nationals. DANNY KOPEC MEMORIAL GRAND PRIX prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $5 per round and A State Championship Event! be US Chess members. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess 4-SS, G/90 d5. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, AUG. 4, PENNSYLVANIA NY 11432. $40, QCC $35. $250-$150-$100, other prizes Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036- EF: $500 Gtd: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 4719. Info: 214-632-9000. FIDE. per entries. Two 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 3). Mail 2018 PA STATE GAME/45 CHAMPIONSHIP advance entries by 7/25/18 to Joseph J. Felber, 76 Union Ave., Apt. 1- JULY 28-29, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN W; Amityville, NY 11701- 3033. Rounds at 7:45 each Friday. 4SS, G/45 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by 7/27, $40 later. 2018 LASKER MEMORIAL US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 7/27, $35 AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5, NEW YORK (A sponsored event) 1 open Section. 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top 2, Top Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No-prize players & US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: spouses/siblings & new members 1/2 EF. Reg.: Sat 10-11:45. Rds.: 17TH ANNUAL MANHATTAN OPEN $15 by 7/27, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: Trophies: Top 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes. Last Rd. bye 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 9:30am. Rds.: 9:45- before Rd. 5. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1- Plaza Times Square, 1605 Broadway (48th-49th Street), New York 10019 11:30-1:15-3. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, Day option II: Play 1 day & get three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: (TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence). NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED PA 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected]. W. $1,500 (b/40, $750 Grtd) 1st-3rd $400-200-100. U2000: $100. U1800: IN HOTEL MEETING ROOMS OR ADJACENT FOYERS OR HALLWAYS, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $200-100-$50; U1600: $100-50; U1400: $100-50; U1200: Book prize. even if purchased from the hotel, except for water which will be supplied AUG. 10-12, NEW JERSEY by the hotel. 7 sections. Open to Best attack: $25; Biggest upset: $25. 3 door raffles to players playing $20,000 guaranteed prizes. Major: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 both days. Info: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LA 1800/up. $2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top INTERNATIONAL MID ATLANTIC - FIDE & USCF RATED ChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Under 2400 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-200. Under $1400-700-400-200. $1400-700-400-200. $5,000 fund Guaranteed 5-SS, G/120 + 5 seconds delay. OPEN $1200- 2000: Under 1800: Under $800- $600-$400-$200; UNDER 1900 $500-$300; UNDER 1700 $300- JULY 28-AUG. 5, JULY 31-AUG. 5 OR AUG. 2-5, WISCONSIN $1200-600-300-200. $1000-500-300-200. 1600: Under 1400: Under $200; UNDER 1500 $300; UNDER 1200 $200. $99 by June 1, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) $700-400-200-100. best male/female 2-player Entry Fee: 1100: Mixed doubles: 2018; US$109 by July 8, 2018 & US$120 After July 9, 2018. Register at 119TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN team combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Must average See Nationals. www.chesseducators.com Schedule: Fri 7pm; Sat. 10am & 3;30; Sun. under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 10am & 3:30. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before round 3; 0 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! pm 8/4. Unrated prize limits: U2000 $600, U1800 $400, U1600 $300, point bye for round 5. U1400 $200, U1100 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Official Hotel & Playing site: Crowne Plaza JULY 30, AUG. 6, 13, 20, NEW YORK Top 6 Philadelphia-Cherry Hill is located on 2349 Marlton Pike W Cherry US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 sections EF: $138 at chessaction.com by 8/1, 3-day $143, 2-day $142 Hill, NJ 08002 if check mailed by 7/25, all $160 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or within 5 miles of Philadelphia’s Center City. Closest 112TH NASSAU GRAND PRIX & QUALIFYING airport Philadelphia. Cut off for group reservation “Chess Educa- online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free; $100 from prize. 4SS, 45/90, SD/30 d5. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Under 1100 tors” is on July 9, 2018. Make a reservation by using the following all $30 less than top 3 sections EF. $5 less to EF $36 by 7/27. $$ (400 b/13 top 2 G) 180-120, U2000/UR 100. Section EF: Online entry website:https://aws.passkey.com/e/49569746 or calling calling 888- Open: NYSCA members ($12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, Booster: Open to U1800/UR. EF $26 by 7/27, $$ (220 b/10) 120, U1600 233-9527 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST.Guest 100. under 1400/UR. EF $16 by 7/27. $$ (120 b/10) 80-40. may join with entry). Re-entry $60, not available in Major. No checks room rates for both King and or Queen/Queen guestrooms $112 rate Qualifying: credit cards OK. usually used 2.5 pts quals for semi-final section of 9/10/18 Semis. Both: EF non- at site, Unofficial uschess.org ratings per night. For more information contact: [email protected] or memb $10 more, $7 more at site. 2 bye 1-4. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid 917-553-4522. Organizers: Dov Gorman and Beatriz Marinello. with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, each Mon. Aug supl used. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 11782. [email protected]. Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm. Rds. Fri 7:45, Sat AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN AUG. 2, OHIO 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 9TH ANNUAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN CINCINNATI CHESS CLUB 1ST THURS. QC #4 byes, Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $235- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Doubletree 4 Rds. 1 & 2 accelerated pairings 3 & 4 standard swiss G/20 d5. 265, 877-834-3613, 212-977-4000, reserve by 7/20 or rate may increase. Hotel, 2233 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free airport shuttle, free Cincinnati chess club at 7640 Plainfield Rd., Deer Park, OH 45236. EF: Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. parking for hotel guests. Cosponsored by Fresno Chess Club and Fresno $22 non CCC members $25 free entry for GMs and IMs cash or check $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, Chess Foundation. $$ 10,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections: Major

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5 rounds at Westin Tysons Unrated prize limits: U1000 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike (VA- $200, U1300 $350, U1500 $500, pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, 7), Falls Church VA 22043. Free U1700 $700, U1900 $900. Sun. 10 am & 3:15 pm. parking, free shuttle to Tysons Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat Corner Center and Metro. 2-player team (average under 2200) 10 am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm; Time control 40/100, SD/30, d10 combined score: $1000-500-300. May Sun. 10 am & 3:15 pm. (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10, play in different sections; register (no 1/2 pt bye OK all (limit 2), Major merges with 3-day). extra fee) by 2 pm Aug 25. must commit by rd 2, other by rd 3. Bring set, board, & clock if Major Section (1800/up): $3000- Top 5 sections entry fee: $133 at possible- none supplied. 1500-800-500-300, clear or tiebreak chessaction. com by 8/22, 3-day $138, 1st $100 bonus, top Under 2300 2-day $137 mailed by 8/15, $150 (no Hotel rates: $104-104, 866-716- $1400-700. FIDE rated, 150 Grand checks, credit cards OK) at site, or 8108, reserve by 8/9. Prix Points (enhanced). online until 2 hours before round 1. Entry: chessaction.com or U2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1000 Section entry fee: all Continental Chess, Box 8482, U1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. $50 less than top 5 sections fee. Pelham NY 10803. $15 service U1700: $1800-900-500-300-200. Re-entry (except Major): $60. charge for refunds. Advance entries U1500: $1500-800-400-300-200. Unofficial uschess.org ratings posted at chessaction.com (click U1300: $1300-700-400-300-200. usually used if otherwise unrated. “entry list” after entering). U1000: $800-400-250-150-100, USCF membership required. See Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm. plaque to top 3, U800, U600, Unr. chesstour com or TLA for details. Enter by 9:15 pm.

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(1800/up): $1500-800-400-200, clear or tiebreak 1st $100, top U2250 Open to U2200 & unr. $600-300-200-150. Bean Section: Open to 1899- round 2; only rounds 1-7 of Premier count towards mixed doubles. Pre- $600-300. Under 2050: $1000-500-250-150, top U1850/Unr $510-260. 1600 & unr. $600-300-200-150. Pritzker Pavilion Section: Open to mier EF: $228 at chessaction.com by 8/14, $235 mailed by 8/7, $250 Under 1650: $800-400-200-100, top U1450 (no unr) $420-210. Under 1599-1300 & unr.: $600-300-200-150. Lurie Garden Section: Open to at site, or online until 11 am 8/16. GMs and foreign IMs/WGMs free; 1250: $500-250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, U1300 & unr. $600-300-200-150. EF: $84 by 6/22, $89 by 7/29, $99 by $150 deducted from prize. US IMs/WGMs and foreign FIDE rated players, Unr. Unrated prize limits: U1250 $200, U1650 $400; balance goes to 8/11, $109 onsite; Playup fees: 1900-2099 in Masters, $50. (Below $100 less. Minimum prize guarantee (NOTE CHANGE) to the following next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player “team” 1900 may not play up.) ALL SECTIONS: Byes: Limit 2 in Masters-Ompha- who enter online at chessaction.com by 8/3 and play all 9 games with combined score among all sections: $200-100. Must average under los-Bean; limit 3 in Pritzker & Lurie; must commit before rd. 2; 2nd no byes: first 7 foreign GMs $500, first 7 foreign IMs/WGMs $300; 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm voluntary bye in a Sunday round counts as 0.4 towards prizes. Players deduction cannot lower prize to below minimum. Under 2100 to Under 8/11. Top 3 sections EF: $93 online at chessaction.com by 8/8, 3-day with FIDE / foreign national ratings will be placed by TD. Unrated players 1700 Section EF: $158 at chessaction.com by 8/14, 4-day $164, 3-day $98, 2-day $97 mailed by 8/1, $110 at site, or online until 2 hours before cannot win more than 50% of top prize in any class section. REG.: $163, 2-day $162 if mailed by 8/7, $180 at site. Under 1500 Section rd 1. Under 1250 Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online or mailed chichess.org/events or by mail to Chicago Chess Center NFP, Inc., PO EF: All $40 less than U2100 to U1700 Section EF. Under 1250 Section EF $15 less to Fresno Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, Box 180095, Chicago, IL 60618. REG.: 8:00-9:15 a.m. (To maintain good EF: All $80 less than U2100 to U1700 Section EF. All: Online EF $5 less $80 deducted from prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually playing conditions, we reserve the right to close registration at or above to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $80; used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if 160 players; preregistration STRONGLY encouraged!) INFO: 773-294- not available in Premier. Ratings: FIDE used in Premier, USCF August paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, 1709; [email protected]. Sets & clocks provided. All-day parking at official in others (unless higher adjusted FIDE, foreign, or other over Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult 760 W. Taylor available for $7. W. the board rating is used). Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used in $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Major. No checks at U2100 & below if otherwise unrated. with magazine US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Special 1 year USCF site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 AUG. 11-15, MARYLAND if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye if US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Reg Thu to 12 noon, rds. Byes: 7TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL 5-day schedule: eligible for class money prizes; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $129- Thu 1 pm & 7 pm, Fri 12 noon & 6 pm, Sat 12 noon & 6 pm, Sun 10 am 129, 559-268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 7/27 or rate may 9SS, 40/90, SD/20 inc/30. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, & 3:30 pm, Mon 10 am. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds Thu 7, increase. Car rental:Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or MD 20852, 301-468-0308. All prizes guaranteed Three Sections Masters Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Section (minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings am, rds. Fri 12, 3 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge used for pairings and prizes) $4500-2200-1100-900-700-600-500- Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10,12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. All schedules: for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201- 400-300, top U2500 $1400-750, top U2400 $1200-650, top U2275 Bye all, limit 2, Premier must commit before rd. 3 (round 9 bye, before 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted $1100-$550. Limited number of minimum prizes for non-US FIDE rated rd. 2), other sections before rd. 4. HR: $98-98, 800-582-3232, 508-347- instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. players, see web page. Limited amount of housing support is available 7393, request chess rate, reserve by 8/8 or rate may increase; rooms for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM norms possible. Expert Section may sell out before 8/8. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 9-SS (under 2201 USCF and under 2100 FIDE, minimum 1750 USCF AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, OHIO #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, to play. USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) $2500-1200-600-500-400- Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chess US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 300, top U2000 $1100-525. Contenders (under 1800 USCF): CLEVELAND OPEN tour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Entries $2200-1100-500-200, top U1600 $500. Free Continental breakfast for posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne players Sat. and Wed. mornings. All equipment provided for all nament Sat. 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. Plaza Cleveland Airport, 7230 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights, OH sections. Hospitality Suite Friday evening. Masters section EF: 44130. Free parking, free airport shuttle, many restaurants within easy GMs, non-US IMs Free; US IMs, WGMs and non-US FIDE above 2100 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! walking distance. $16,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 6 sections. $199; FMs FIDE above 2100 $299; FIDE above 2200 $349; FIDE from AUG. 17-19, NORTH CAROLINA Major: Open to 1800/above. $1800-900-600-300, clear/tiebreak winner 2100 to 2199 $399, FIDE from 2000 to 2099 $600, FIDE below 2000 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) $100 bonus, top U2300 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2100: $1200-600-400- $800. All $25 more after 6/11, $35 more after 7/28, $45 more after 2018 NORTH CAROLINA OPEN 200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400-200. Under 1700: $1100-600-400-200. 8/7, $70 more at the door. Experts EF: USCF above 1799 $249; USCF 5-SS, G/120 d5; 2-day schedule: Rd. 1: G/90 d5. Embassy Suites Hotel, Under 1500: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100. below 1800 $299. $20 more after 7/28, $30 more after 8/7, $40 more 204 Centreport Dr., Greensboro, NC 27409 (336) 668-4535, mention Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among at the door. Contenders EF: $249. $20 more after 7/28, $30 more chess for $102 rate (code CIC) until Aug. 2, 2018. Reserve hotel online: all sections: $600-300. Must average under 2200; may play in different after 8/7, $40 more at the door. Special EFs: Masters section, $25 http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/G/GSOGBE sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/11. Unrated prize limits:U1200 less if playing in the 2018 US Masters; All, $50 less, if staying at the S-CIC-20180816/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Non-refundable deposit $100, U1500 $200, U1700 $300, U1900 $500. Top 5 sections EF: $118 Hilton (min 3 nights); All, $25 less for new WI players; All, $20 rebate required. 4 sections: Open, U2000, U1700, U1400, plus Saturday scholastic online at chessaction.com by 8/8, 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by for every new paying WI player you refer; All, $50 less, if born before (U1000) see below. GMs and IMs encouraged to enter concurrent US 8/1, all $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours 8/11/1968. Byes: Available in all section for all rounds, limit three 1/2 Masters tournament rather than the NCO. Open section is FIDE rated. before round 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 deducted from prize. point byes. Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/11-8/14:11am & $12000 in total prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! Prizes in U1200 Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online EF $5 less to OCA 5:30pm, Wed 8/15 11am. HR: $107. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 all 4 sections: $1,000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100; Class members. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, hotel reser- prizes (U2100, U1850, U1550, U1200): $151-101 each section. EF: $79 unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. vation link, & online entry at http://washintl.mdchess.com if received by Aug. 12; $95 thereafter; RDS.: Round 1: Friday at 7:30 Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22 Scholastic $15. pm or Saturday at 10:00 am (G/90 d5); then Saturday 2-7, Sunday 9-2. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Two half-point byes allowed, must be requested before Rd. 2 is paired. $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Major. 3-day schedule: Reg ends AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, MASSACHUSETTS Advance Entry: Online registration available at www.carolinaschessini- Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg tiative.com. Alternately: mail checks to CCI, c/o Walter High, 105 N. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) All: 48TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL OPEN Crabtree Knoll, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Onsite entry: Aug. 17 from 5- OK all, limit 2, Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: 7:00 pm and Aug. 18 from 8:00-9:30 am. No smoking including electronic $111-111, 800-227-6963, 440-243-4040, request chess rate, reserve by Premier Section (5 days), Aug 16-20: 9SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10, GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated. Open to FIDE 1900/up or USCF 2000/up cigarettes. Saturday Scholastic: Open to K-12 rated U1000. 4 Rd-SS, 7/27 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD G/30 d5. EF: $20 by Aug. 12, $25 thereafter. On site entry closes at and all FIDE rated foreign players. 4-day U2100 to U1250: 7SS, Aug D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chess 10:00 a.m. Rounds: 10:30 am-12:30 pm-1:45 pm-3:00 pm. Trophies: top 16-19, 40/100, SD/30 d10. 3-day U2100 to U1250: 7SS, Aug 17-19, action.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 5 in three sections. Sections based on rating. INFO: Walter High rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, then merges with 4-day. 2-day U2100 to U1250: service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Direc- [email protected]. torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com 7SS, Aug 18-19, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10, then merges with other schedules. (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! by 9:15 pm. 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early 19th AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19 OR 1-DAY FOR U800, MICHIGAN century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org). $35,000 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Premier: $3000-2000-1500-1000- 2018 ANNUAL UNIVERSAL SUMMER SWISS AUG. 11-12, ILLINOIS 800-600-500-400-300-300, clear or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top FIDE 3 Sections: OPEN, U1600, U800 (U800 Sat. only; see info below). 5- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) U2400/Unr $1600-800, top FIDE U2200/Unr $1600-800. Under 2100: SS (4-SS in U800 Section). Prize Fund $4,800. 3- 2- and 1-Day CHICAGO CHESS CENTER CLOUD GATE CLASS $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under Schedules. TOP Section FIDE-Rated. 10 Grand Prix Points $7,500 guaranteed! Student Center East, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago, 1700:$2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200. (Enhanced). SITE: EDWARD HOTEL-DEARBORN, 600 Town Center 750 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607. Five sections, two schedules: Under 1250: $900-500-300-200-100, top Under 1000 (no unr) $400- Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126 (Dirs/Lodg below). USCF and MCA (or any Cloud Gate Masters, U2200, & U1900: 4SS, 40/100, SD/30, +30 200. Unrated may enter any section but Premier, with prize limit U1250 State) memberships required—can be purchased on site. Sections from move 1. Rds.: Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4. U1600 & U1300: 6SS, G/65 $200, U1500 $400, U1700 $600, U1900 $800; balance to next player(s) merge after RD. 2. Up to TWO 1/2-point byes available—must be d5. Rds.: Sat. 10:15-2-5, Sun. 10:15-2-5. Cloud Gate Masters: Open to in line. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player “team” combined requested prior to start of RD. 3. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! None above 1899 & unr. FIDE. GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs: free w/ advance score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Must average under 2200; supplied except for U800 section. Online registration (preferred) registration. $1100-600-300-200; U2300 $300. Omphalos Section: may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin available at www.onlineregistration.cc. Strict Cell Phone/Headset Rules in effect. Cell Phones cannot be on your person during your games. They may remain in your closed bag or backpack or in your coat pocket in off or in silent mode. Cell phones cannot be taken to the restroom during your games. INFRACTION: Automatic game forfeiture! Spectators will be expelled for the remainder of the day for any offense. Headphones cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in the last round by players with a plus score. Player CLEVELAND OPEN must be willing to present same to TDs for examination at any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament without refund. Rules posted at site. EF: Ims/GMs/FMs FREE! ($80 EF deducted from August 10-12 or 11-12, Crowne Plaza Airport prize). By Tues, Aug. 14th (add $10 after): 3-Day Sections: OPEN: $80. U1600: $81. 2-Day Sections: OPEN: $60. U1600: $61. Register online (preferred) at www.onlineregistration.cc. TL: OPEN and U1600 Sections: 3-Day Schedules: G/115 d5. 2-Day Schedules: RDS. 1-2, $111 rooms, free parking & air shuttle, easy walk to food G/55 d5. RDS.: 3-5, G/115 d5. U800 Section (1 Day Only): G/25 d0. RDS.: 3-Day Schedules: Fri, 7 PM. Sat, 12, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. 2-Day Schedules: Sat, 11:15, 2:15, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. 1-Day Schedule (U800 Section): Sat, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30. REG.: 3-Day Schedules: Fri, $16,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES 4:30-6:00pm. 2-Day Schedules: Sat, 8:30-10am. 1-Day Schedule (U800): Sat, 8:30-10:30am. $$: $4,800 (b/50 per section; min. 6 per prize section). 60% Guar. OPEN: $2,800: 1st-2nd-3rd-4th: $550-$450- $350-$250; TOP 1st, 2nd: X, A, B, U1600/UNR: $175, $125 each. U1600: For full details see “Grand Prix” in this issue. $2,000: 1st-2nd-3rd-4th: $450-$350-$250-$200; TOP 1st, 2nd: D, E, U1000/UNR: $150, $100 each. U800: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Top U600, U400, UNR. LODG/DIRS: EDWARD HOTEL-DEARBORN, 600

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Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Located N of Michigan Ave., S free; $120 from prize. Under 1000 Section EF: All $50 less than top 5 conquistador-tucson-a-hilton-resort-TUSHTHH/index.html or call 1-888- of Hubbard St., E of Evergreen Rd., W of Southfield Rd. For maps, sections EF. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60, not 370-0980. INFO: Karen Pennock, 520- 261-3176, email: kpennock_83@ go online to: www.mapquest.com or www.yahoo.com and click on available in Major. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if oth- yahoo.com, web: www.events4chess.com. W. Maps. Room Rate: $102 by Fri, Aug. 10th. AFTER only if rooms are avail- erwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dueswith magazine if paid with A Heritage Event! able. RESERVATIONS: Call (313) 592-3622. Ask for the Summer Chess entry- Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Rate or go online to [email protected]. $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. AUG. 25-26, IOWA Entries/Info: Mrs. Marcie Kahn, (586) 558-4790; Dr. Ed Mandell, 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) (248) 635-2375 (Cell); Email Jack Kahn at [email protected]; & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 64TH IOWA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (USCF & FIDE RATED) IASCA 10 & 3:15. all, limit 2, Major must commit before rd. 2, others Email Patsy Mandell at [email protected]. Bye: GP SUPER QUALIFIER AUG. 17-21, NORTH CAROLINA before rd. 3. HR: $104-104, 1-866-716-8108, reserve by 8/9 or rate may increase. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve 5-SS, G/90, i30. Accelerated pairings may be used in Rounds 1-2. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) IASCA Super GP Qualifier. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 2018 U.S. MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: 8:30am See Nationals. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- and ends at 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10:15, 2:30, & 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entry posted EF: $62 if postmarked before 8/20; $75 at site. If rated under 1600 add AUG. 18-19, MICHIGAN instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. $20. IM & GM free-EF deducted from any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, $10 off Out of state residents. Prize Info:Prizes: ($2500 b/65 Top 3 Gtd) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! UPPER PENINSULA OPEN 2018 1000+T-400-200 U2200, U2000, U1800 200/100 each. US Chess Fed- AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, INDIANA eration (USCF) membership required. On Site Available. IASCA Bay Mills Community College, 12214 W. Lakeshore Dr., Brimley, MI US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) membership required, ($10 regular, $25 patron or Out of State Accepted 49715. 47th Annual Upper Peninsula Open Chess Championship: EF: 13TH ANNUAL INDIANAPOLIS OPEN (OSA). On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, $35 if registered by email before 8/11, $5 more after. $$GTD: $500- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at www.online 250. Class Prizes based on entries. Trophy to Top U.P. resident. Time Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd. (off I-465 & Airport registration.cc Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated!! Byes: Bye Control: Rds. 1-3 G/85 d5, Rds. 4-5 G/115 d5, Rds.: Sat 10, 1:30, 5 and Expwy), Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free available Rounds 1-3 if requested one hour prior to start of round. Sun 9:30, 2. 1/2 point bye any round declared before registration ends. wireless, indoor pool, game room, fitness center. $14,000 guaranteed Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior to tournament starting. USCF – Nearby lodging is available at Bay Mills Resort and Casino, 11386 W. prize fund. In 6 sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. Prizes $1600-800- August 2018 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes. FIDE rules Lakeshore Dr., Brimley, MI 49715, 888-422-9645. Rooms at discounted 500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200 $600-300. will be used. Call 319-321-5435 or [email protected]. The Marriott rates ($108/night) held until 8-3-18 Code “CHESS-LSSU.” Some food Under 2000: $1000-600-300-200. Under 1800: $1000-600-300-200. Hotel and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $103 (INCLUDES on site. ENT: James Sawaski, [email protected]. W. Under 1600: $900-600-300-200. Under 1400: $800-500-300-200. Under PARKING) only until 8/8/18, rates may increase after this date. Pool, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 1100: $600- 300-200-100. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1100, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688- 4000. Mixed AUG. 18-19, TEXAS $200 U1400, $300 U1600, $400 U1800, or $600 U2000. Mixed doubles Doubles will be available. Entry is $5 per person. Average rating of the US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among male and female must be less than 2000. Scores will be based on per- DCC FIDE OPEN VIII all sections: $400- 200. Team must average under 2200; may play in centage of each player with respect to their section (for example if you 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- different sections; must register (no extra fee) before both players score 3 out of 5 you get an 60; if you score 3 out of 4 you get 75, etc). son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE begin round 2. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by The RBO has 5 rounds, the Reserve has 4 rounds and the Open has 5 and US Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Use US Chess ratings and 8/22, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 8/15, all $120 (no checks, credit rounds. Prizes: 1st $70; 2nd $40; 3rd 20. rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1100 Section EF: all $40 less US Chess Junior Grand Prix! is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that AUG. 25-26, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose 2018 EXCHANGE BANK OPEN their email address. $$ $500-$250-$125. EF: 2400+ $125, 2000-2399 entry. Online at chessaction. com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Exchange Bank, 444 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. 4 round $90, 1600 -1999 $99, U1600 $125, Senior/Birthday during tournament/ Swiss, G/120 d5. In 3 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/120 d5, $$GTD: $250- Additional Family Member $55. Dallas Chess Club membership required Re-entry $60; not available in Major Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: 175. Reserve: 4SS, G/120 d5, Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $200-125. or pay $20 non-member fee. Small Minimum prize to the First three Booster: 4SS, G/120 d5, Open to 1499 & under. $$GTD: $150-100. Unr. GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get minimum prize Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. must play in Booster Section. Unrated players winning prizes will only (entry fee may be deducted from prize). Reserve: Open to players rated receive half of the prize. ALL: EF: $35 advance until 8/23, $45 at site. below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is US Chess rated 3. HR: $105-105, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by 8/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or No phone or email entries. $10 fee to play up a section. Reg.: 08/25 and uses US Chess rules. EF: $40. 10$ non Dallas Chess Club membership 8:30am - 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10, 3; Sun 10, 3. ENT: Paul Stagnoli, 4233 fee. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge Kintyre Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409-4127. INFO: (707) 478-4385, paulgs@ and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to sonic.net. http://pstagnol.users.sonic.net/tournaments/. Bring your next DCC Fide Open. In the reserve section, Tournament reserves the for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour. com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347- 201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries own equipment, none provided. No Cell phones allowed. W. right to use Fide rules on electronic devices and on starting White’s posted instantly). Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. clock at start of a round and to use FIDE pairing rules. Also clocks will Blitz tournament A Heritage Event! be set to ‘halt at end’. Both: Reg.: Saturday from 9:45–10:15 am. Rds.: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Sat 10:45 am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 9:45 am- 2:10pm. One half point Bye AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, ARIZONA AUG. 30-SEPT. 3 (INTERNATIONAL SECTION) OR AUG. 31, OR allowed if requested before end of round 2 and before getting full point US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) SEPT. 1-3, TEXAS bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible for 2018 ROOKERY OPEN US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $5 per round and Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle 84TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST OPEN be US Chess members. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704, 520-544-5000. SECTIONS: Championship (2000+), 9SS International section only or 7SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Rd. 1 of 3 Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036- Class A/B (1600-1999), Class C/D (1200-1599), U1200/Unrated. Players day is G/60 d5 and 3 day rd. 1 is not Fide rateable for U2300 section. 4719. Info: 214-632-9000. FIDE. may play in a higher section than rating for additional fee. SCHEDULE: Doubletree by Hilton DFW Airport North, 4441 W. John Carpenter Fwy., AUG. 21, NEW YORK 5/SS, 3-day or 2-day schedule available. (3-day) 40/2, SD/1 d5; Rds. 7, Irving, TX 75063. Hotel rates: $89 for 1 person, $99 for two people, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 10-5, 9-4. (2-day) Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 40/2, SD/1 d5; Rds. 10- $109 for 3 people and $119 for 4 people in a room. Room includes MARSHALL MASTERS 1:30-5, 9-4. 1/2 pt byes allowed for all rounds but must be requested breakfast. Reserve at 972-929-8181 by 8/8 and ask for the rate SOU. prior to start of Round 2 (max 2). (Championship) $$G: $600- After 8/7 the rate may not be honored. Hotel has complimentary hotel 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. $1,100 PRIZES: $400-200; top U2400, U2300, U2200: $150; Biggest upset: $50. 400-200, Top U2200/Unr $200; (Class A/B) $$b/40: $300-200, Top shuttle to/from DFW airport. Tournament has 4 Sections and scholastic GTD: U1800/Unr $125; (Class C/D) $$b/30: $200-100, Top U1400/Unr $75 side events: (This section is Fide Rated and EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person International Section: reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one (U1200/Unr) $$b/30 $125-100-75. EF: (Championship) FREE for uses Fide Rules. USCF rules used for awarding prizes. GM & IM norms Rds.: GM/IM/WGM/WIM, $65 if rec’d by 8/20, $75 if after 8/20; (Class A/B $$2400-1200-600-400-250, U2400 $$800- bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- possible! Prizes $6000 G: shallchessclub.org/register. and Class C/D) $50 if rec’d by 8/20, $60 if after 8/20; (U1200/Unrated) 400. EF: GMs, foreign IMs, 2500+: $25; Above FIDE 2000 or USCF $40 if rec’d by 8/20, $50 if after 8/20; “Playing Up” Additional $20 for 2200: $200 by 8/24 else $225; Rest $400 by 8/24 else $425. FIDE AUG. 24, NEW YORK each section you wish to play above your rating class. No Re-entries. ratings used for EF / pairings /prizes. Tournament will be run using US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 ENTER: http://events4chess.com or mail to (make checks payable to FIDE Rules. Non-USA Federation players must have/provide a FIDE ID MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) “Rookery Chess”): 2018 Rookery Open, PMB 215, 4729 E. Sunrise Dr., number or they cannot play. (New players can get a FIDE ID number 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF regular rating used for pairings & Tucson, AZ 85718 or at site Reg: 8/24 5:30-6:30 PM and 8/25 8:30- for their Country’s Federation.) May use accelerated pairings if in the prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. 9:30 AM. HR: $129 (2 Queen) by 7/25 for chess rate, mention group opinion of the Chief Arbiter, IA Francisco Guadalupe, this would improve EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person code “CHES”; Online Res: http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/arizona/el- norm chances. Reg 8/33 6:00pm - 6:55 pm, Rds.: Thurs. 8/30 at 7:20pm, reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- shallchessclub.org/register. A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 13th annual AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, VIRGINIA US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 50TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC OPEN INDIANAPOLIS OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin Tysons Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike (VA-7), Falls Church VA 22043. Free parking, free shuttle to Tysons Corner Center and Metro. $30,000 guaranteed August 24-26 or 25-26, Crowne Plaza Airport prizes. In 7 sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. $3000-1500-800-500- 300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500- 400-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1500-800- $105 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle 400-300-200. Under 1300: $1300-700-400-300-200. Under 1000: $800- 400-250-150-100, plaques to top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all $14,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES sections: $1000-500-300. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/25. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1000, $350 U1300, $500 U1500, $700 U1700, or $900 For full details see “Grand Prix” in this issue. U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: $133 online at chessaction.com by 8/22, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 if check mailed by 8/15, $150 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs

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Fri. 8/31 at 1 pm & 7:20 pm, Sat. 9/1 at 2:10 pm & 7:20 pm, Sun. 9/3 at 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Free parking, 513-733-8900 and reference Ohio Chess Congress, or use link on our 11:30 am & 5:20 pm, and Mon. 9/4 at 9:20 am & 2:20 pm. U2300 free airport shuttle, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, many restaurants website to book online. Bring sets and clocks except in Championship Section: (This section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. USCF rules/rat- nearby. September ratings used. $14,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 section. Complete information at www.chesscincinnati.com. Questions: ings used for awarding prizes. USCF ratings used for pairing purposes. sections. Championship, open to 1800/above. $1600-900-500-300, top [email protected] or call/text Alan at 513-600-9915. Players not at the board within 60 minutes of the start of the round will U2300 $800-400. State title & $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both forfeit game unless arbiter decides to grant more time. Please check decided on tiebreak if tied). $1000-500-300-200, top Under A Heritage Event! Under 2100: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! tournament website for rules about FIDE registration. $$ 800-400, 1900/Unr $400-200. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1600 SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, NEW JERSEY U2100 $600-300 base on 200 players in U2300, Reserve and Novice. (no Unr) $400-200. Under 1500: $800-500-300-200, top Under 1300 International and scholastic sections do not count toward based on. (no Unr) $300-150. $500-300-150-100, plaque to first 3, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 Under 1200: 71ST ANNUAL NEW JERSEY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - OVER Reserve Section: U2000. $$ 800-400-200. B $600-300-150, U1600 top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus $$$10,000 $$$ IN PRIZES - GUARANTEED!! $500-250-125. based on 200 players in U2300, Reserve and Novice sec- prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sec- tions. International and scholastic sections do not count toward based tions: $600-300. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; 6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD/1. Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, on. Novice Section: U1400 and Unrated. $$ $500-250-125, E $400- register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Unrated may Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 898-9100. A luxury hotel including spa. 200, U1000 $300-150 Unrated $200 base on 200 players in U2300, not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500 or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections Free parking for day visitors. For chess rate ($129/night) use Reserve and Novice sections. International and scholastic sections do EF: $103 online at chessaction.com by 8/29, 4-day $109, 3-day $108, 2- https://book.passkey.com/go/NJChess2018 for online reservations. not count toward based on. All 3 (U2300, Reserve and Novice): Except day $107 if check mailed by 8/22, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours Please register by 8/15. Short walk to train station with service to New for approved Electronic scorekeeping devices, no electronics are allowed before round 1. GMs $90 from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: All $30 York and Philadelphia (via Newark). 5 minute walk to many restaurants in the playing area during the round. This includes rest rooms by the less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online entry $7 less to NYSCA members and shopping. EF: $78 if received by 8/28, $80 online at njscf.org until playing area. This rule applies to players, parents, coaches. TCA mem- (dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; midnight 8/31, $90 onsite. In 3 sections, Open Section, Under 1800, bership required. Other states accepted. EF: $89 if received by 8/24, join/renew with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if Under 1600. With 3 day and 2 day schedules. Prizes: Open: $1400, else $99. $82 Junior(U19) if received by 8/24 else $90 (juniors count otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF with magazine if paid with $1100, $900, $700, $600, Class Prizes: 2000 - 2399: $500, $300, $100; as 90% toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicap/Additional family par- entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic 2000 - 2199: $500, $300, $100; U2000: $500, $300 100; Class Prize: ticipant /Birthday during event/re-entry, $55 if received by 8/24 else $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re- Top Senior (55+): 200; Trophy to NJ Champion. Under 1800 Section: $65 (Senior/Handicap/Additional family participant counts 60% toward entry $60, all but Championship. No checks at site, credit cards OK. $500, $300, $100, Class Prizes: Top Senior (55+): 200. Under 1600 base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg. requires pre-payment. 3-day schedule:Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon Section: $500, $300, $100, Class Prizes: Top Senior (55+): 200, Top D, After 8/28/18 all registration and changes on site only; all changes 10 & 3:15. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, merges E & F: $200. $100 prize for best Open section game. $100 prize for best including withdrawals, $10 after 8/28/18. 4 day: Reg. Friday 8/31, 6:15 with 3-day Sat 6 pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds Sun game in either Under 1800 or Under 1600 section. All sections get these pm-6:50. Rds. Fri.: 7:20, Sat.: 2:10 pm & 7:20, Sun: 11:30 am & 5:20 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:15, no 2-day Championship. Bye: all, limit trophies: Top 3, Top Senior over 55, Top under age 16, Top under age pm, Mon.: 9:20 am & 2:20 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 9/1, 8-8:25 am, Rd. 1 at 2, Championship must commit before rd. 2, others before rd 4. HR: 13. Unrated may win first place in Open section only. 3 day registration 9 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must play in U2300 section. $103-103, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/20 or rate may at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 9/1. 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 9/2 9-10 Tournament may use CCA rules for foreign ratings and for minimum increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 12:00 & 6:30 pm, Sunday 11 am & 6 pm, ratings. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day schedule will be Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Monday 9 am & 3:30 pm. Rounds: 2 day 1-2-3(G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30 put in the 3 day. Up to two 1/2-pt byes available if requested before DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. am, 12:45 pm and 3:00 pm. 3 Day and 2 Day schedules merge in round end of rd. 2, but byes for both rd. 6 AND 7 not permitted. Tournament Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 4. All Prizes Guaranteed. Email: [email protected] Phone: (973) reserves the right to use an analog clock with equivalent time control NYS Blitz Championship Sun 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. 219-6877. Mail checks made payable to NJSCF to: Noreen Davisson under special circumstances (not in U2300 section). Texas Chess Asso- 132 US 206, Flanders, NJ 07836. Entries should include name, USCF ID ciation meeting on Sunday 9/2 at 8:30 am. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, A Heritage Event! and expirations, mailing address, email address, phone, section and US Chess Junior Grand Prix! schedule desired and entry fee. 9/1. 5-SS, G/30 d5, EF: $31 by 8/24, $46 thereafter; Pre-reg. requires SEPT. 1-3, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN pre-payment. After 8/29/17 all registration and changes on site only; US Chess Junior Grand Prix! all changes $10 after 8/29/18. No refunds after 8/29/18, $10 handling US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 40TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN A State Championship Event! fee for refunds before 8/30/18. Entries do not count toward base in SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 6-SS, G/100 + 30 sec increment (2- day schedule rds. 1-3 G/45 d5, Under 24, Reserve and Novice. Registration: 9:15-9:45 am, Rd. 1 at US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 10:20 am, rest ASAP with small lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship then merges). Town & Country Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. $$20,000 in Guaranteed Prizes in 7 sections. Prizes: 2018 CALCHESS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP $20,000 PRIZE FUND and K-12 U1000. Prizes: Trophies to top 12 individuals, five teams in 6-SS, G/120 +30 (2-day option rds. 1-3 G/61 d5). Crowne Plaza Silicon each section. K-12 U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to Players Open $2,400-1,600-1,200-900-600-500-400, plus BU2300 $1000-600 U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 Sections All 4 sections pay: $1,000-600- Valley, 32083 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587. $$ b/250 paid who do not win a trophy. ALL: Ent: Texas Chess Association, C/O Barbara entries 70% Guaranteed (not counting free entries). Six Sections: Master Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 400-200 U1400: $600-400-200-100; New this year 7th section: U1200: $400-200-100 Reg.: 3-day: 8 AM to 9:30 AM on Saturday; 2-day: 8 AM $2500-1500-800-300-200 U2300 $200-100; Expert $1500-1000-600- 214-632-9000, [email protected] www.dallaschess.com W. FIDE. 200. “A” $1200-900-500-200. “B” $1200-900-500-200. “C” $1200-900- JGP for Non scholastic side events. to 9 AM on Sunday Rds.: 3-day: 10 AM & 4 PM Saturday, 10 AM & 4:30 PM on Sun; 10 & 4 on Monday Rds.: 2-day: 9:30 AM, 11:30, 1:30 and 500-200. “D/E” $100-$500-$300-$100 U1200/Unr $500-200-100. Unrated: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! then merge at 4:30 on Sunday; 10 & 4 Mon Sept official rating list used. may not win more than $300 in any section. Except Master. Trophy to A State Championship Event! Open section FIDE rated except for fast games in 2-day schedule. Players top finisher (State Champion) in each section. All, EF: postmarked by AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, FLORIDA with provisional ratings (less than 25 games) are subject to a 50% 8/29 $125. $145 at site. $5 discount to CalChess members. USCF memb. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 reduction prizes, balance goes to remaining prize winners. EF: $90 Early req’d. May play up one section for add’l $40. GM/IM WGM/WIM free 2018 ARNOLD DENKER FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Bird Special if received by 7/31, $100 from 8/1 to 8/24, $120 from entry. Reg.: Sat 9/1 9:30-10:30am, Sun 9/2 8-9am. RDS.: Choice of Jacksonville Marriott, 4670 Salisbury Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256. Phone: 8/25 to 8/31 or $140 on event day. $40 surcharge for players U2100 schedules- 3-day, 2-day merge at round 4, all compete for the same 904-296-2222. 6SS G/120 d5. $11,000 b/170 70% Guaranteed. 6 Sec- playing in the Open section. Special rate of only $75 if U1400 or unrated. prizes. 3-day schedule: Sat 11:00-5:00; Sun 11:00-5:00; Mon 10:00- tions: Open: $1,500-800-375-200, U/2200 $500-250-125 U/2000: One book prize for best unrated player in each section, unrated players 3:30. 2-day schedule: Sun 9:30-12:00-2:30-5:00; Mon 10:00-3:30. 1/2 $800-400-200-125, U/1900 $100 U/1800: $800-400-200-125, U1700 are not eligible for any cash prizes. Special rate for GMs, WGMs, IMs pt bye(s) any round(s) if requested in advance (byes rds. 5-6 must be $100 U/1600: $800-400-200-125, U/1500 $100 U/1400: $600-300-200- and WIMs: free if emailed entry by 8/24 (but $100 deducted from any requested before rd. 1. 2018 September Ratings List, CCA minimums 125, U/1300 $100 U/1200: $400-200-125, U/1000 $100, U/800 $75. prize winnings), or $60 for late entry. No credit cards at door, cash or and Directors discretion will be used to place players as accurately as Trophies to top Florida resident in each section. USCF and FCA mem- check only. Players who forfeit any round are subject to a possible $25 possible. Please bring clocks and equipment. Any player who has been bership required can renew onsite. Unrated players may enter any fine at TD discretion. SCCF membership req’d ($18 Adult; $13 Jr or $3 rated over 100 points higher than the section maximum within the last section (must be under age 16 for U/1200 section) but limited to $100 Jr w/o mag) for all So Cal residents. $75 re-entry from 3-day to 2-day, year will automatically be moved up to the next section! HR: Crowne prize unless in open. Entry Fee: $99 prior to 7/21 U/1200 EF $70 only players U2300 are eligible. Byes: 2 byes allowed, but must be Plaza Silicon Valley N. INFO: Berkeley Chess School, Tournaments@ (U/1200 count as 1/2 entry) all entry fees $10 higher after 7/21 and requested at least 1 hour before round; last round byes ok but must be Berkeleychessschool.org (510)-843-0150. Ent: Berkeley Chess School, $20 higher after 8/21; reentry $50 prior to RD. 3. Free entry to GM, requested before round 3 and are irrevocable. Please bring your own P.O. Box 10073, Berkeley, CA 94709. No Phone entries. Reg Online at WGM, IM, WIM ($99 deducted from any prize won). Online entry at equipment and know how to set your clock for incremental play. Entries: www.berkeleychessschool.org. Master Section FIDE Rated. www.events4chess.com or mail to C.H.E.S.S., 821 Upland Dr., Port SDCC, POB 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or online at www.scchess.com. For more info: Chuck Ensey at 858-432-8006 or email me at chucnglo@ US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Orange, FL 32127. Rounds: 1-2 Sat 1 & 6pm, 3-4 Sun 1 & 6pm, 5-6 Mon A State Championship Event! 9am & 2pm. 1/2-point bye available for any round must commit prior to aol.com. The SCO is a State Championship Qualifier. SCCF Annual SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, ILLINOIS Membership Meeting: Sunday 2 PM. Hotel Rates: Special rate of RD. 3 pairing. Registration ends at 12:15 pm on Saturday, late entries US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 will get 1/2-point bye in RD. 1. Hotel Rate: $109 Free parking, Free $140, 619-291-7131, or 800-772-8527 if booked by mid-August, please book early as rates may go up or sell out. 2018 ILLINOIS OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP internet No resort fee 1-800-962-9786 reserve prior to Aug 17 to guar- 6SS. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago- antee rate. All players welcome and eligible for prize money, trophies A Heritage Event! Downers Grove, 2111 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60515, (630) are for Florida residents. Side Events: Florida Quick Chess Champi- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 971-2000. An Illinois Chess Tour Event. $10,000 guaranteed! $9,400 onship (QC): Friday 8/31/18, 7pm, G/15 d3, 5-SS, EF: $25 prizes based A State Championship Event! tournament prize fund plus $600 in door prizes for ICA members! on entries. Blitz Championship (BLZ): Saturday 9/1/2018, 9 am, G/5 SEPT. 1-3, OHIO Two sections (Both FIDE rated—FIDE Laws of Chess will be followed). d0, 4 RD. double Swiss, EF: $25 prizes based on entries. Scholastic US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 Open: open to all; Reserve: open to Under 1800 or unrated. Schedule: Tournament: Sunday 9/2/2018, 5SS, G/30 d5, Rds.: 10/11:30/1:30/ 74TH OHIO CHESS CONGRESS 3-day option—Sept 1-3, G/90+30, Sat. & Sun. 10am & 4pm, Mon. 2:45/4:00. Trophies to top finishers. FCA Annual Meeting: Sunday 6SS; 4 Sections: Championship, U2000, U1700, U1400. Championship 10am & 3:30pm. 2-day option Sept. 2-3, rds. 1-3 G/45 d5, then merge 5:30pm Board of directors meeting Sunday 10am. No computers. For section FIDE rated. Players may play up only one section. Memb. req’d: with 3-day at rd. 4. Sun. 10am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4pm, Mon. 10am & 3:30pm. more information, contact Steve Lampkin 386-682-9527 or chessin- OCA membership is required for all players resident in Ohio. Join/renew 1/2-point byes (maximum two) OK all rounds, must commit by end of [email protected] or [email protected]. at http://ohchess.org/. No membership requirement for other players. round 2; round 6 byes may not be rescinded after round 2. Prizes: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Time Control: Championship section 40/90, SD/30; +30. All other sec- $9,400 unconditionally guaranteed! Open Section: $1,500-900-450- AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, NEW YORK tions G/120 d10. Prizes: Championship: $1,200-800-600-400, top under 260-150; Under 2400 $480-230-120; Under 2200 $460-220-110; Under US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2200 $350-250; U2000: $800-500-400-300; U1700: $600-400-300-200; 2000$450-210-100. Reserve (Under 1800) Section: $900-500-225- WEEKEND OPEN U1400: $400-300-200-200, top under 1200 $175-125; prizes based on 140-105; Under 1600 $360-180-120; Under 1400 $350-170-110; Under 5-SS, G/90 +30. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2200: $150; U1900: $150. 140 paid entries, else proportional. No unrated may win more than the 1200 $340-160-100. Unrated players qualify for top prizes only. $600 EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person third-place prize amount except in Championship section. EF: $99 if entry in door prizes! Ten Amazon gift cards given to randomly drawn ICA reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & received on or before August 26, $110 thereafter. Free entry to members in rounds 4-6. EF: $97 USPS postmarked by 8/10 and on-line 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- GMs/IMs/WGMs/WIMs; $99 deducted from prize. Re-entry $50, available by 7 p.m. on 8/10, $117 USPS postmarked after 8/10 (must be received shallchessclub.org/register. only for round 2, no re-entry to same section. Re-entry counts as 1/2 by 8/24); online by 6 p.m. on 8/31 for 3-day schedule; online by 6 p.m. paid entry. Ent: Enter online at www.chesscincinnati.com. Mail entries on 9/1 for 2-day schedule. On-site registration: $135, 8:30-9:30am A Heritage Event! to Ohio Chess Congress, 9180 Pinewood Dr., Loveland, OH 45140 with Sat. and Sun.; entries after cutoff receive 1/2-point byes for round 1. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! check payable to “Cincinnati Scholastic Chess” (organizers of the Cincinnati $5 discount for ICA members (annual dues $15 regular, $10 scholas- AUG. 31-SEPT. 3, SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, NEW YORK Open). Enter onsite Saturday 8:00-9:30 am. Rds.: 11-5, 10-5, 9-3. OCA tic—join at www.il-chess.org). $20 extra to play in Open Section with US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) board and membership meetings Sun 3-5. Byes: Up to two half-point rating of 1799 and below. Free entry to Illinois GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs, 140TH ANNUAL NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP byes, must commit before 4:00 pm Sat. Hotel: Embassy Suites, 4554 FMs, WFMs. Register at www.kingregistration.com or mail checks post- Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 Lake Forest Dr., Blue Ash, OH. $109/king bed, $119/two queen beds. All marked by 8/10 to Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Albany suites also have sofa bed. Reserve by Aug 19 to ensure room and rate: No phone entries. Re-entries $50 with appropriate byes. Advance

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entries posted at www.kingregistration.com. Boards, sets, and clocks US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3- provided by Chess Weekend and the Illinois Chess Association. UMBC CHAMPIONSHIP day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & All special rules, details, and tournament conditions subject to change 5SS, G/90, +30incr. University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the site & online. INFO: Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd floor). Open: (All) $$1260: & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $107-107, 860- [email protected] or www.chessweekend.com. Scholastic side $400-300- 200 Gtd., Class prizes $120 ea. to top U2300, U2100, U1900. 627-5311; reserve by 9/8 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com event on Sat. 9/1 and Illinois Blitz Championship on Sun. evening 9/2, Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2018-2019 UMBC Chess or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge details and registration on both at www.kingregistration.com. HR: 800- Champion. Certificates & UMBC Class titles to top UMBC students U2200, for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- 222-8733 or http://doubletree3.hilton.com, $99 king/single (2 breakfasts) U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, & Unr. All prospective members of 201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted or $119 double/double (4 breakfasts) by 8/20, must use group code any UMBC Chess Team for academic year 2018-2019 must play in this instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. . Suite style rooms include wet bar, microwave, fridge, access to IOC section. Free ent. to GMs, $50 deducted from any prizes. U1800: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! pool/fitness center. (U1800/Unr.) $$1080 b/40: $350-250-150, Class prizes $110 ea. to top SEPT. 21-23, FLORIDA SEPT. 15, TENNESSEE U1600, U1400. No Unr. player may win more than $250 in this section. See separate TLA for rated beginners tournament held 9/16. $50 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 All: EF: 1ST ANNUAL FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT ORAN QUINTRELL MEMORIAL if postmarked by 9/1, $60 later, $10 less if under age 20. Reg.: 8:30- 9:30am Sat., 10- 3-7:30pm Sat, 10:30-3:30pm Sun. Up to Come spend a weekend in paradise! 5SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. 24 IBEW, 1870 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. 4SS; G/60 d5. Rds.: Byes: Site: three 1/2-pt. byes avail. in Rds. 1-5 if req’d at least 1 hr. before Rd. North Hotel, 3820 North Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040. Telephone Open and U1600 Prizes: ($1000 Guaranteed!) Two sections: Open: (before Rd. 2 for any Rd. 4-5 bye), but only at most one 1/2-point bye in (866) 238-4218. Please ask the resort for special tournament rate. World- $300-200-100, $200-125-75; 9-12:30-3-5:30. U1600: Rounds: Open Rds. 4-5. La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1734 West Nursery Rd., Linthicum, renowned GM Maurice Ashley will kick off the event! $25,000 (b/200 $40 by 09/08, $50 at door, MCC members $40 HR: and U1600 Entry Fee: MD 21090, 410-859-2333, www.lq.com (From I-95, take Exit 47A onto I- entries) ($12,500 Unconditionally Guaranteed) 4 sections: Open Section: anytime, Masters: free (EF deducted from winnings); Special U1000 195 towards BWI Airport. Take Exit 2A onto 295 north towards Baltimore; $3,000-$2,000-$1,000-$500 Top Senior: $400 Top U2400 $1,500-$750-$350 4SS, G/45 d5; Entry Fee: $15. Trophies for top 3 Trophy Section: take first exit, bearing right onto West Nursery Road.) Top U2200 $1,200-$600-$300 U2000 Section: $2,000-$1,000- $500-$250 overall, top U800 and top U600. Round 1 at 9am, next rounds ASAP. Directions to On Take Exit 47B off I- 95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Commons Top Senior: $200 Top U1800: $900-$450 U1600 Section: $1,600-$800- 09/15: 7:30am - 8:45am. You can pay the early entry UMBC: site Registration: Drive garage. Ent: Register online at http://mdchess.com (email questions $400-$200 Top Senior: $150 Top U1400: $700-$350 U1200 Section: fee with PayPal until registration end time on Saturday. gpylant@ to [email protected]), or mail to Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, $1,200-$600-$300-$200 Top Senior: $150. Top U900: $800-$400. Top gmail.com. http://memphischessclub.homestead.com/Quin- Join online: UMBC, Attn: Championship, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250. Unrated: $250. Unrated players may enter either Open or U1200 section, trell_Memorial.html Make out check to Maryland Chess Associaton. For more information: but are only eligible for Place Prizes in Open Section and Top Unrated prize US Chess Junior Grand Prix! [email protected], www.umbc.edu/chess. W. in U1200 Section. Must be at least 55 on 9/21/18 to compete for Top Senior SEPT. 15-16, SOUTH DAKOTA prize. USCF September supplement used for pairing and prize purposes. If US Chess Junior Grand Prix! provisionally rated, arbiter may assign rating. All sections: Arbiter has dis- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) SEPT. 21-23 OR 22-23, CONNECTICUT PAUL SALEM SIOUX FALLS OPEN cretion to appoint ratings. EF: $114 by 9/5, $144 by 9/15. $164 after or on US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 5 Rds., G/90 d5. Ramkota Hotel, 3200 West Maple St., (I-29 S, Exit 81) site. Re-entry: $100 by Saturday 5:30 PM (1/2 pt byes for earlier rounds.). 9TH ANNUAL HARTFORD OPEN GM/IM free entry available until 9/5, else $114 deducted from prize. Special Sioux Falls, SD, (605) 336-0650. $4,000 GTD. Two sections: Open & 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Reserve (Under 1400). $$: Open: $650-500-350; Under 2000 $350-175; entry fee for Monroe County public or private school students in any section. Hartford Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor $25 online by 9/5, $60 after or at site. Reg.: Friday 4:00-6:30 PM. Rounds: Under 1800 $350-175; Under 1600 $350-175. Reserve (Under 1400): Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $350-175-90; Under 1000/Unrated $175-90. Upset prize: $45. Sat- $6500 guaranteed Friday: 7:30 PM. Saturday 1:15 PM & 6:30 PM Sunday: 10:15 AM & 3:30 Rds.: prize fund. 4 sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. $1000-500-300, U2210 urday 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM. Byes: One PM. Up to 2 irrevocable half point byes if requested by Saturday 12:00 PM. $400-200. Under 2010: $700-380-200, top U1810/Unr $400-200. Under Entry fees payable to Brian Priester, 1013 17th St., Key West, FL 33040. 1/2 point bye is available and must be requested before round 2; however, $500-300-150, top U1410 (no Unr) $280-140. $300- 1/2 point byes may not be requested for the last round. $20 entry fee 1610: Under 1210: Online entry available @ onlineregistration.cc Please bring boards, sets EF: 150-100, plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated if postmarked by September 11; $40 on site. USCF membership required. and clocks. None provided. GM Maurice Ashley and WGM Nazi Paikidze, may not win over $100 in U1210 or $200 in U1610. Mixed doubles: United States Women’s Champion will conduct separate Simuls SDCA membership required (OSA). SDCA membership rates: Youth $200-100 bonus to best male/female combined score among all sections. (19 years and under) - $10, Adult - $15, Family - $20. Reg.: Entries should Friday @ 2:00 PM. Entry in the simuls may not be accomplished by online Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register by 2 registration, but only by mail. $35 by 9/5, $55 by 9/15, $75 after or if still be sent to Destiny Jorenby, 2049 1st St., Brookings, SD 57006. On-site pm 9/22. $78 online at chessaction.com by 9/19, 8:00-8:30 AM. Free entry for grandmasters and international masters. Top 3 sections EF: available at site. 50 player max. Proceeds from GM Ashley’s Simul to benefit 3-day $83, 2-day $82 if check mailed by 9/13, $90 at site, or online until the Florida Keys SPCA. Proceeds from WGM Paikidze to benefit Zonta Inter- Checks should be made out to the Paul Salem Sioux Falls Open. Include 2 hours before round 1. all $20 less than above. your USCF # and indicate what section you wish to enter. U1210 Section EF: No national of Key West. Proceeds will be presented to representatives of Questions: checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted (605) 651-9426 or [email protected]. Bring your own both organizations. Additional info: Chief TD International Arbiter Mike from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry (no Kummer [email protected] boards, sets, and clocks, if possible. Major Section) $40. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if oth- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! erwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with US Chess Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 15-16, MARYLAND entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic SEPT. 28-30 OR 29-30, NEW YORK CHECK OUT US CHESS CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS!

Correspondence Chess Matches (two players) 2018 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship TWO OR SIX-GAME OPTIONS. ENTRY FEE: $5. US CHESS $800 FIRST PRIZE ❑ WIN A CORRESPONDENCE CHESS TROPHY st ANNUAL Four-player, double round-robinwith rating-level (0000-1499; 71 (PLUS TITLE OF US CHESS GOLDEN KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) 1500-1799; 1800-2000+) pairings. 1st-place winner re ceives a trophy. 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25 ENTRY FEE: $10. These US Chess Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all US Chess members who reside on the North American continent, islands, ❑ VICTOR PALCIAUSKAS PRIZE TOURNAMENTS or Hawaii, as well as those US Chess members with an APO or FPO address. US Chess members who reside outside of the North Amer ican con- Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with each tinent are welcome to participate in e-mail events. Your US Chess membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees of six opponents. 1st-place winner receives $130 cash prize must be paid in U.S. dollars. Those new to US Chess Corre spond ence Chess, please estimate your strength: Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); and a certificate signed by Victor Palciauskas. Class B: 1600-1799 (strong); Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below (beginner level). Note: Prize fund based on 200 ENTRY FEE: $25. entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. ❑ JOHN W. COLLINS MEMORIAL CLASS TOURNAMENTS Four-player, double round-robin with rating-level (0000-1499; 1500-1799; 1800-2000+) pairings (unrateds welcome). 1st-place 2018 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship winner receives a John W. Collins certificate. (SEVEN-PLAYER SECTIONS, ONE GAME WITH EACH OF SIX OPPONENTS.) ENTRY FEE: $7. US CHESS $800 FIRST PRIZE 15th ANNUAL Email Rated Events (need email access) (PLUS TITLE OF US CHESS ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) ❑ LIGHTNING MATCH 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25 Two players with two or six-game option. ENTRY FEE: $5. These US Chess Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all US Chess members with e-mail access. Your US Chess membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Maximum number of tournament entries allowed for the ❑ SWIFT QUADS year for each player is ten. Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. Four-player, double round-robin format. 1st-place prize US Chess CC entry credit of $30. Rating-Levels 0000-1499; 1500-1799; 1800-2000+. TO ENTER: 800-903-USCF(8723) OR FAX 931-787-1200 OR ONLINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG ENTRY FEE: $10. Name______US CHESS ID#______❑ WALTER MUIR E-QUADS (WEBSERVER CHESS) Address ______City______State ___ ZIP ______Four-player, double round-robin webserver format tournament Phone ______E-mail______Est. Rating ______with class-level pairings. 1st-place receives a certificate. ENTRY FEE: $7. To pay with credit card please call US Chess. Please check event(s) selected. ❑ Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. *Note: This may slow down your assignment. NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter Muir E-Quads & Electronic Knights, players will use post office mail, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO US CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, US CHESS, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557 unless opponents agree to use e-mail.

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US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before rd. 1. U1300 Section: prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 1ST ANNUAL BROOKLYN CLASSICAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP all EF $60 less than top 3 sections EF. Premier Section GMs, IMs, 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, 7SS, G/90 d5, (3-day schedule); rds. 1-3 G/60 d5, rds. 4-7 G/90 d5 (2- WGMs, foreign FMs: free, $150 deducted from prize; no deduction Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier must commit before rd. 2, day schedule); rds. 1-3 G/25 d5, rds. 4-7 G/90 d5 (2-day schedule). 8 from minimum prize. Premier Section FIDE rated foreign players: others before rd. 3. HR: $113-113-113-113, 800-937-8461,847-777- sections. STEWART HOTEL, 371 7TH AVE., NEW YORK, NY, 10001. EF $60 less than top 3 sections EF. Special 1 yr USCF dues with 6500, reserve by 9/21 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, $21000 prize fund GUARANTEED: Open: $2200+trophy-1100-650- magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental 350-200, clear on tiebreak $100; U2200: $1600+tr-800-400-200; U2000: Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, Direc- $1400+tr-700-350-200; U1800: $1200+tr-600-300-200; U1600: Scholastic $17. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $80, no torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries $1100+tr-550-300-200; U1400: $1000+tr-500-300-150; U1200: re-entry from Premier to Premier. 5-day schedule (Premier only): posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Bring set, $900+tr-450-250-150; U1000: $800+tr-400-250-150; $800 random Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 1 pm & 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Sun 11 am & 5 pm, Mon 10 am & 3:15 pm. Reg. ends prizes give away! CHESS BOARDS AND CLOCKS ARE PROVIDED! 4-day schedule: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! EF: $149 by 07/20; EF: $169 by 08/27; EF: $189 by 09/27; EF: $200 on Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 11 & 5, Sun 11 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:15. 3-day OCT. 13-14, NEW YORK site. GMs: free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entries: $100 by round 3. schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:15. OK all including last rd; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Additional events: tandem simul with 2 GMs: Fri, 3-5pm. EF: $30; Byes: 5TH ANNUAL CENTRAL NEW YORK OPEN Bughouse tournament: 6SS, G/5 d0. Fri, 4pm-5:30pm, EF: $25 per 2- must commit before rd. 4. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none player team. Blitz Championship: 7SS, G/5 d0. Sat, 9pm – 11pm. EF: supplied. HR: $104-104-104, 866-716-8108, reserve by 9/20 or rate 5SS, rounds 1-2 G/90 d10, rds. 3-5 40/100, SD/30 d10. Hall of Languages, $15 by 9/28; $20 on site. Register at: usachesstour.com, info@usa may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or Syracuse University, S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse 13210. $2500 guaranteed chesstour.com, Mailed entries: Payable to USA Chess Tour, Murray Hill reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, prizes. In 3 sections. Open: $500-300-200, top U2100/Unr $210. Under station PO box 61, NEW YORK, NY 10156. Hotel rates: 15% discount Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269, 1900: $300-150-70, top U1700 (no unr) $160. Under 1500: $200-100- from a regular rate. Use code: wework www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at 50, top U1300 (no unr) $110. Unrated may not win over $140 in U1500. chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Mixed doubles: $150 bonus to best male/female combined score US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Sun. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. among all sections. Team must average under 2200; may enter different OCT. 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, VIRGINIA sections; register by 2 pm 10/13. College team prizes: Plaques to US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) A Heritage Event! first 3 teams based on top 3 scorers from school among all sections. 10TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON CHESS CONGRESS US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Top 2 sections EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 10/10, $72 mailed Premier Section, 9SS, Oct 4-8, 40/100, SD/30 d10; GM & IM norms OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, ILLINOIS by 10/4, $80 at site, or online until 8 am 10/13. Online entry $5 less to possible, FIDE rated. Other Sections, 7SS, Oct 5-8 or 6-8, 40/100, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) NYSCA members (may join with entry). U1500 Section EF: all $20 less. SD/30, d10 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/60, d10). Westin Tysons 27TH ANNUAL MIDWEST CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs: $60 from Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike (VA-7), Falls Church, VA 22043. Free parking, 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin prize. Re-entry (no Open Section) $40. Unofficial uschess.org ratings free shuttle to Tysons Corner Center and Metro. $26,000 guaranteed Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF with magazine prizes. In 4 sections: Premier: Open to FIDE 1900/over, USCF 2000/over, 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult and all foreign FIDE rated players. $4000-2000-1000-600-500-400-300- to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, 200, clear or tiebreak first bonus $100, top FIDE Under 2300/Unr prizes.. In 7 sections. Premier (1900/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear Scholastic $17. Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. $1400-700. FIDE. Minimum prize $600 to first 5 foreign GMs to enter win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. 1700-2099: Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: See travel websites. online by 9/21 who play all 9 rounds with no byes, minimum prize $1400-700-400-200. 1500-1899/Unr: $1400-700-400-200. 1300- Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $400 to first 5 foreign IMs to enter online by 9/21 who play all 9 rounds 1699/Unr: $1300-700-400-200. 1100-1499/Unr: $1200-600-400-200. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Direc- with no byes, minimum prize $300 to the following who enter online Under 1300/Unr: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1100/Unr: $500-300-200- torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online by 9/21 and play all 9 rounds with no byes: other foreign GMs, foreign 100, plaques to top 3, top U900, U700, U500, Unrated. Mixed doubles entries posted instantly). WGMs, US GMs. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player combined score among all (no Unr) $1200-600. Under 1700: $1700-900-500-300-200, top Under sections: $800-400-200. Must average under 2200; may play in different US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 1500 (no Unr) $800-400. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200-100, top sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 10/6. Unrated prize limits: OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28, NEW JERSEY Under 1100 (no Unr) $400-200. Prize limits: Unrated cannot win over $100 U1100, $200 U1300, $300 1100-1499, $400 1300-1699, $600 1500- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) $200 in U1300, $400 in U1700, or $600 in U2100. Mixed doubles bonus 1899. Top 6 sections EF: $113 online at chessaction.com by 10/3, 22ND ANNUAL EASTERN CHESS CONGRESS prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sec- 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 9/26, all $130 at site, or online until 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Regency tions: $1000-500. Only first 7 rounds of Premier counted. Team must 2 hrs before round 1. Under 1100 EF: all $50 less than above. All: No Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540. Free parking, average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members; wireless & fitness center,10% discount in hotel restaurant (except alco- fee) before both players begin round 2. Ratings: October FIDE ratings join/renew at il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used hol). $$ 20,000 guaranteed. In 6 sections. Premier (1900/up): $2000- used in Premier, USCF October official in other sections. Unofficial web if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid 1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. ratings usually used if otherwise unrated, Top 3 sections EF: $158 with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, FIDE. Under 2100: $1500-800-400-300. Under 1900: $1500-800-400- online at chessaction.com by 10/3, 5-day $155, 4-day $154, 3-day $153 Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, 300. Under 1700: $1400-700-400-300. Under 1500: $1300-700-400-300. if check mailed by 9/25, all $180 at site until 1 hour before rd. 1, or Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Premier. GMs $100 from Under 1250: $1000-500-300-200. Mixed doubles: best male/female

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2-player combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Must average $300-250. U1450:$800/Trophy-500-400, U1350/Unr. $300-250. U1100: U1250, $1000 U1500, $1300 U1700, $1600 U1900, $2000 U2100. 2) under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 Trophies for 1st to 3rd, 1st U900, 1st U700, Medals to all others. Top Under 26 games played as of Dec 2018 list may not win over $1500 pm 10/27. Unrated prize limits: $100 U1250, $200 U1500, $300 U1700, Senior Prize (among all cash prize sections, must be at least 55 on U1250, $3000 U1500 or U1700. Games rated too late for Dec 2018 list $500 U1900. Top 5 sections EF: $123 online at chessaction.com by November 9) $200. Unr. may enter Open, U1450 or U1100 only. Unr. not counted. 3) If post-event rating posted 12/20/17-12/20/18 was 10/24, 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 10/17, all $140 at site, or only eligible for Unr. Prizes in Open & U1450. EF: All but U1100 $89 by more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 4) Balance online until 2 hours before round 1. Under 1250 EF: all $40 less than November 6, $10 more later, $15 more on-site, GMs & IMs free ($89 of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org deducted from prize). U1100 section $44 by November 6, $10 more prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $2000-1000- ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues later, $15 more on-site. Re-entry cash prize sections $45. Reg.: Ends 500-300-200. Only rounds 1-7 of Open Section counted. Team must with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30; 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no exta Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult 10; 2nd Rd. Sat. 1:15; 3rd Rd. all sections but U1100 6:30, 3rd Rd. fee) by 3 pm 12/27; prize limits do not apply to doubles. Top 6 sections $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available in U1100 5:45; 4th Rd. Sun. all sections but U1100 9:30, 4th Rd. U1100 EF: Online at chessaction.com: $245 by 9/15, $275 by 12/23. Mailed by Premier. GMs $100 from prize. 3-day schedule:Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, 10:00; 5th Rd. 2:30. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. HR: $139 by 12/15: 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day $278. Do not mail entry after rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 cut-off date, includes complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, two- 12/15. Online 12/24 to 2 hours before round 1, or at site 12/26 to 1 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier must hour beverage reception nightly, Internet, refrigerator & microwave, hour before round 1: $300. Open Section EF $100 more to US players commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $115-115, 609-987-1234 free parking. Call 561-622-1000 and mention group code “ATB”. Each if not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over. Under 1250 Section EF: All $120 or use link at chesstour.com, reserve by 10/11 or rate may increase. suite also comes with a sleeper sofa. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 less than above. Seniors 65/over in U1500/over: All $120 less than Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction. NW Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. $10 service above. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GM, foreign com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: charge for refunds. Online entry & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, IM/WGM/WIM in Open Section: Free; minimum prize $250 if playing chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge 561-302-4377. all 9 games with no byes; $200 EF deducted from prize (cannot lower for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries prize to under $250). US IM/WGM, foreign FM/WFM in Open Section: A Heritage Event! Entry fees $100 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Blitz US Chess Junior Grand Prix! tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, OHIO OK. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. ends NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 27TH ANNUAL KINGS ISLAND OPEN 5-day reg. 12/26 10 am, rds 12/26-28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30, 12/30 10 am. 4- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Embassy day reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 13TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES OPEN Suites Cincinnati NE, 4554 Lake Forest Dr., Blue Ash, OH 45242 (I-71 to & 4:30. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10 am, rds 12/27 11, 2:30 & 6, 12/28 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Airtel Plaza Exit 15 or I-275N to Exit 47). Free parking. $$ 30,000 based on 350 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 rounds; Open Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406. Parking $8/day, $12 paid entries (GMs, re-entries & U1000 Section count as half entries); must commit before rd. 3, others before rd. 4. HR: $99-99, 800-833- including overnight. Flyaway bus from LAX to Van Nuys about $10 each minimum $24,000 (80% each prize) guaranteed. 7 sections: Major 3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase or chess block sell out about way; free shuttle to bus and train station. Free wireless, gym, indoor (1800/up): $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear/tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, 11/15. Free parking if guest room at Ballys. Car rental: Avis, 800-331- pool, hot tubs; restaurants within walking distance. $15,000 guaranteed top U2300 $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. 1600, use AWD #657633. Ratings: December FIDE used in Open, prizes. 6 sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. $1500-700-500-300, clear Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500- December official USCF in others. For foreign players in U2300 & below, or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top U2250 $600-300. Under 2050: 300-200. Under 1500: $1500-800-400-300-200. Under 1250: $1200-600- see www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm; highest of multiple ratings $1200-600-300- 200. Under 1850: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1650: 400-300-200. Under 1000: $800-400-250-150-100. Mixed doubles: usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may $1000-500-300-200. Under 1450: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1200: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: be expelled. Special rules: CCA electronic devices rules used; see $800-400-200-100. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if oth- $1000-500-300. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; www.chesstour.com/devices.htm. Blitz 12/29 10 pm. Ent: chess erwise unrated. Unrated prize limits: U1200 $100, U1450 $200, U1650 register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 11/10; prize limits do not apply to mixed action.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 $300, or U1850 $500. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female doubles. Unrated prize limits: U1000 $100, U1250 $200, U1500 $300, (DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15 service 2-player team combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team U1700 $400, U1900 $600. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (Click on “entry must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no sections EF: $118 online at chessaction.com by 11/7, 3-day $123, 2- list” after entry). extra fee) by 2 pm 11/3. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at chess day $122 mailed by 10/31, $140 at site or online until 2 hrs before rd. action.com by 10/31, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 10/24, $120 1. GMs, $100 from prize. Under 1000 Section EF: all $40 less than online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site. Under 1200 EF: all $40 above. OCA members: online EF $5 less.. All: No checks at site, credit less than top 5 sections EF. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. No cards OK. Re-entry $60; not available in Major. Unofficial uschess.org Regional checks at site; credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to SCCF members; ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with join/renew at scchess.com. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine magazine if paid with entry- online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young ALABAMA if paid with entry: Online at chessaction. com. Adult $35, Young Adult Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, 27th Annual Atlanta Championship (GA) Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry (except Major) $60. 3-day schedule: 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat See Grand Prix. Reg. Fri to 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all; limit 2, Major must commit by Reg. Sat to 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all rds, rd. 2, others by rd. 3. HR: Suite with king bed & queen couch/bed $107, limit 2; Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $109- suite with 2 beds & queen couch/bed $117, more than 2 in room $10 109, 818-997-7676, reserve by 10/19 or rate may increase. Car rental: more each additional. Free hot breakfast for all room occupants, free Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Questions: chesstour.com, wifi. Up to 4 allowed in king suite, to 6 in larger suite. 513-733-8900, [email protected], 347-201-2269. chessaction. com or Continental CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Ent: reserve by 11/1 or rate may increase. Avis, 800-331-1600, Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Car rental: More details at chesstour.com. For late Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). use AWD #D657633, or reserve through chesstour.com. Car rental is news, hotel availability, lectures, results, easiest & cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport. Chess- Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Ent: action.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. games, etc, sign up for free CCA Newsletter at US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Chesstour.com, [email protected], 347-201-2269. $15 service charge chesscalendar.com or chesstour.com. NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4, CONNECTICUT for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click on “entry list” Most tournaments have alternate schedules US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) after entry). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, reg. by 9:15 pm. with less or more days than below. 4TH ANNUAL STAMFORD OPEN Asterisk means full details in this issue- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton A Heritage Event! otherwise, see future issues or chesstour.com. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Parking $10. $9000 guaranteed NOV. 17-18, TENNESSEE prizes. In 5 sections. Major (1800/up): $1000-600-400, top Under 2210 7/20-22: Peter Henner Memorial, Albany NY* $400-200. $800-400-200, top U1810 $300-150. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 7/20-22: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL* Under 2010: Under 59TH MID-SOUTH OPEN 1710: $700-400-200, top U1510 $300-150. Under 1410: $600-400-200, 7/20-22: Pacific Coast Open, Van Nuys CA* top U1210 $200-100. Under 1110: $400-200-100, plaques to first 3, 5SS, G/120 d5. Site: IBEW Local 474, 1870 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 7/27-29: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT* top Under 900, Under 700, Unrated. Unrated prize limits: U1110 $100, 38104. Three Sections: Open, U1700, and U1000. $1700 Prizes are 7/27-29: Southern Open, Orlando FL* based on 35 paid entries in top 2 sections. Open: $550, $300, $200. U1410 $200, U1710 $300. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best 7/27-29: Pittsburgh Open, Pittsburgh PA* male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $400- U1700: $350, $200, $100. Entry Fee: $50 early by Nov 10, $60 late. MCC Members $50 anytime; Masters: free (EF deducted from winnings). 8/3-5: Manhattan Open, New York NY* 200. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; must 8/10-12: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 11/3. Top 4 sections EF: $88 online at Use PayPal to pay early EF up to registration time on Saturday! www.mem- chessaction.com by 10/31, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by phischess.com/midsouth59.html Rounds: 9-2-7; 9-2. U1000 Trophy 8/10-12: Central California Open, Fresno CA* 10/24, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. Under 1110 Section: 4SS, G/45 d5; Saturday only; Entry Fee: $15. Trophies for top 8/16-20: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* Section EF: All $30 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards 3 overall, top U800 and top U600. Round 1 at 9am, next rounds ASAP 8/24-26: Atlantic Open, Falls Church VA* OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA mem- (as soon as possible). On-site Registration: November 17, 2018 - 8/24-26: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN* bers. Re-entry $40; not available in Major Section. Unofficial uschess.org 7:30am-8:45am. Send mail entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, 8/31-9/3: New York State Championship, Albany* ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues TN 38187. Email: [email protected]. 9/21-23: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT* with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, An American Classic! 10/4-8: Washington Congress, Falls Church VA* Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young A Heritage Event! 10/5-7: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL* Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 10/13-14: Central New York Open, Syracuse NY* 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADA 10/26-28: Eastern Chess Congress, Princeton NJ* rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 11/2-4: Los Angeles Open, Van Nuys CA* rd. 2. HR: $105-105, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 10/19 or 28TH ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN OPEN rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 11/2-4: Stamford Open, Stamford CT* 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. Questions: Direc- Open Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms 11/9-11: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH* torAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries possible. Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 11/23-25: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Blitz tour- (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las 12/26-30: North American Open, Las Vegas NV* nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. $120,000 guaranteed prizes. In 1/4-6: Boston Chess Congress, Boston MA 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-600-500-400-400, 1/18-21: Golden State Open, Concird CA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $200, top FIDE Under 2400/Unr 1/18-21: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, FLORIDA $2400-1200. FIDE rated, GM & IM norms possible. Under 2300: $7000- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 4000-2000-1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 2100: $7000-4000- 2/14-18: Southwest Class, Fort Worth TX 17TH ANNUAL TURKEY BOWL 2000-1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1900: $7000-4000-2000- 2/22-24: Geo Washington Open, Falls Church VA 5SS, Open section (FIDE-rated) G/90+30 sec. incr., All other sections 1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1700: $6000-3000-1500-1000- 3/1-3: Western Class, Van Nuys CA but U1100 G/120 d5, U1100 section G/90 d5 (2-day Option all sections 800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700- 4/17-21: Foxwoods Open, Mashantucket CT Rd. 1 G/60 d5). Embassy Suites, 4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 600-500-400-300-300. Under 1250: $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400- For later events, see chesstour.com. FL 33410. $$10,000 b/200 paid entries, 65% min. Gtd. Open: $1000/ 400-300-300, top Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500. No separate U1000 Turkey Bowl-700-500, U2300/Unr. $400-300. U2100: $800/Trophy-500- section; under 1000 in U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000 prizes; 400, U1950 $300-250, U1850 $150. U1750: $800/Trophy-500-400, U1650 receive larger if winning both. Prize limits: 1) Unrated limit $500 in

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JULY 15, 2018 Atlanta Championship Scholastics (GA) JULY 22, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) JULY 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - Sat Nite Blitzathon G/5 (BLZ) See Georgia. Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. 5 separate events- 7DSS, G/5 d0 (Blitz,14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Houston Summer Chess Festival (TX) Trophies: players w + score. Sched: 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). No See Grand Prix. EF: 34, 42 after 7/15. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. prizes 1/2 EF. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Register at LAChessClub.com and receive JULY 22, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) a free gift. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1/2 JULY 21, Alabama Dual-Rated State Chess Championship collections. Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 or See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. www.LAChessClub.com JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 26th Annual Southern Open (FL) Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 7/15 Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ JULY 8, 15, 22, LACC Sunday G/60 See Grand Prix. signature. W. 3 separate events- 1 open section, 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, GM Rauf Mamedov Championship Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30/ ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2 EF). See Grand Prix. Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. ALASKA Parking: Free at BoA, streets, & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or AUG. 5 DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29 , Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) www.LAChessClub.com. Use Pirq for a free tourney. , 28th annual North American Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. players w + score. Open (NV) Trophies: Sched: Reg 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 7/31. Info: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JULY 10, 17, 24, 31, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club TUESDAY EVENINGS; (4-SS, G/1:55 d5) Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, AUG. 5 , Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - non- ARIZONA Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w + score. members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 7/31. parking. Free coffee. INFO: (310) 827-2789. , 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12 , 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 , 9th annual Central California Open See Grand Prix. , Ye Olde Pueblo Open and Scholastics See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 AUG. 11 , 43rd Peoples Tournament (CA-N) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 , Foster City Luper$wiss90 (3SS, G/90 d5) See Grand Prix. , 43rd Peoples Tournament (CA-N) Foster City Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., 94404. Prizes: $1,300 See Grand Prix. b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200- JULY 28-29, 2018 Lasker Memorial AUG. 18, 5th Annual Prescott Open - a Mini-Swiss Event 100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Aug 18 Supp & TD See Grand Prix. 3 SS, 30/60, 30/30, 30/30, d0. Yavapai College, Bldg 31, Rm 101, 1100 disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-1-4:30. EF: 49, Econ 39 w 1/2 prz. after AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, 9th annual Central California Open (CA-N) E. Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301. Sections 8-10 by rating. Prizes: $150 8/6 +20, playup +20, GMs/IMs/NMs- $0 by 7/29. Info: http://BayArea See Grand Prix. b/8: $100-50. EF: $20 PCC members, $25 others. Free to OTB Masters. Chess.com/grandprix. W. AUG. 11-15 Reg.: 9:30-10:15 am. Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent: Tom Green, 1533 But- AUG. 11-15 , 7th Annual Washington International (MD) , 7th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. termilk, Prescott, AZ 86305. 740-803-2532, [email protected]. W. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 1-3, AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 2018 Rookery Open AUG. 25-26 40th Annual Southern California Open , 2018 Exchange Bank Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4 NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4, 13th annual Los Angeles Open , 13th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3 See Grand Prix. , 2018 CalChess State Championship $20,000 See Grand Prix. Prize Fund DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American See Grand Prix. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American Open (NV) Open (NV) NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4 , 13th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American ARKANSAS Open (NV) COLORADO See Grand Prix. JULY 17 & 24 JULY 13-15, Kansas Open (KS) , July Mating Game See Grand Prix. 4SS. TC: G/45 d10. Ballroom in the Acacia Apartment Bldg., 104 E. Platte, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Open: USCF membership required JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Houston Summer Chess Festival (TX) CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN EF: $10 (2 games / week); $5 discount for CSCC Supporting Members. See Grand Prix. THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB Prizes: Cash prizes announced at event. Reg.: About 6:00pm until JULY 21-22, AR State Championship: $1980 Prize Fund. Place $ The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. * 6:45pm each week, Rds.: 7:00pm. Entries: Paul Anderson. Phone: (719) Gtd. LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www.ValleyChess 459-9612 SMS. Email: [email protected]. See Grand Prix. Club.com; Contact: [email protected]; Saturday & Sun- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! days: 10 am-9 pm (Beginner/Novice & Intermediate classes + AUG. 11-12, Pikes Peak Open - Manitou Springs, CO 3 Tournaments each day – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 5-SS. Time Control Rds. 1-2 G/90 with 5 seconds delay; Rds. 3-5 G/90 CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., with 30 seconds increment. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. JULY 6-8 OR 7-8 Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of One open section. EF: $40 if rec’d by 8/8, $45 at site. $5 discount for , 2018 Sacramento Chess Championship paid CSCA members (OSA). Additional $5 discount for Supporting Members See Grand Prix. Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Note of Colorado Springs Chess Club. Cash prizes per entries. Second day JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) our monthly major tournaments. Also, we have the best Weekly Byes must be requested before Round 1. Register: 8:30 – 9:30 AM. See Grand Prix. BLITZ tournament on Saturday nights at 6:30 pm!! Rounds: 10 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM Saturday; 9 AM, 3 PM Sunday. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 43rd Peoples Tournament Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO JULY 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, Every Saturday & Sunday 80829. Information: (719) 685-1984 or [email protected]. See Grand Prix. Chess 4 Juniors AUG. 25-26 JULY 21, Young People’s Championship (PK-12; 5xG/30 d5) 8 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler , 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE 372 Turquoise St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Top 10 Players w/win LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) rec each section & Top 10 School & Club Teams w sections combined. prize 1/2 EF, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. See Grand Prix. Sec: u1200, u900, u600, u300&unr Sched: Reg 9-9:30a 5xG/30d5, 10- Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 4. FREE BUGHOUSE afterwards; Prizes: DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American 11:30-1-2:20-3:40. EF: 49, After 7/14 & Onsite +15. Play-up: +10. Trophies & medals; All players receive prizes! Parking: Free on streets Open (NV) Info/Flyer/Reg: BayAreaChess.com/young. W. & BoA. Free healthy refreshments. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChess- See Grand Prix. JULY 22, Palo Alto Luper$wiss90 (3SS, G/90 d5) Club.com [email protected]. Crowne Plaza Palo Alto, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. JULY 7, 14, 21, LACC Saturday G/60 Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 3 separate events- 1 open section, 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica CONNECTICUT 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. July Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30/ ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2 EF). JULY 14, Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships 18 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds. 9-1-4:30. EF: 49, Econ 39 w Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. See Grand Prix. 1/2 prz. after 7/18 +20, playup +20, GMs/IMs/NMs- $0 by 7/8. Info: Parking: Free at BoA, streets, & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. www.LAChessClub.com. Use Pirq for a free tourney. , Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2nd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5, 17th annual Manhattan Open (NY) 9th annual See Grand Prix. AUG. 11, Western CT K-8 Scholastic CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN 4SS, G/30 d0. Four Seasons Racquet Club, 589 Danbury Rd. (Rte.7), Wilton, CT. Open to all entering/leaving Grades K~8, including home school. Tournament limited to 36 players - recommend entering in advance. Prizes: August 10-12 or 11-12, Fresno Trophies to Top 8; Digital Clock and Trophy to 1st. Each participant who does not win a trophy receives a medal. Rounds: 10:15, 11:30, 1, 2:15. Lunch break after round 2. On site cafe available. Entry Fee: $20 if received by 8/9, $25 at site. Checks payable to “CKPCI”. Registration: 9:30-10:00. $10,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES Enter: CKPCI, c/o Glenn Budzinski, 1 Black Cherry Lane, Sandy Hook, CT 06482. For each entry, include name, address, school, grade, USCF mem #. Questions: CTkidsplaychess@ gmail.com. Do not call playing site. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) For full details see “Grand Prix” in this issue. See Grand Prix. AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.

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SEPT. 21-23 OR 22-23, 9th Annual Hartford Open AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 22nd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, 2018 Illinois Open State Championship See Grand Prix. NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4, 4th annual Stamford Open AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 2018 Arnold Denker Florida State See Grand Prix. Championship (FL) OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 27th annual Midwest Class Championships See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. DELAWARE NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, 17th Annual Turkey Bowl (FL) NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, 27th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. HAWAII INDIANA AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 11th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 22nd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) Open (NV) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. IDAHO AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19 OR 1-DAY FOR U800, 2018 Annual DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Universal Summer Swiss (MI) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open (MD) DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Open (NV) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 See Grand Prix. , 13th annual Indianapolis Open AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE OCT. 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 10th annual Washington Chess ILLINOIS Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) Congress (VA) JULY 13, 3rd Annual, Blitz Hoopla (BLZ) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 7SS, G/5 d3. Oak View Community Ctr., 4625 W. 110t St., Oak Lawn, IL SEPT. 8-9, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 22nd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) 60453. EF: $15, $18 after July 7. Mail check to: Wayne Ellice, P.O. Box See Ohio. See Grand Prix. 255, Oak Lawn, IL 60454. Cash at the door. USCF membership required. SEPT. 15 Start 7:30pm, end 10:30. 6:15pm to 7:15. $500. , 2018 IN Quick Championship (QC) Rounds: Reg.: $$G: 5/SS, G/15 d0. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Four Sections & Prizes: Premium (>1899) 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd FLORIDA $30; Blue Ribbon (1600 to 1899) 1st $80, 2nd $40, 3rd $25; Stellar (1200 Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46241. HR Rate: $112, Ph: 317-244-6861. PRIZES: to 1599) 1st $60, 2nd $30, 3rd $20; Booster (<1200 & unrated) 1st $$650 (b/35) $200, $150, Top U2000, U1700, U1400 $100 ea. EF: $25 by 9/9, $35 onsite until 7:30PM, $5 discount to ISCA members. Boca Raton Chess Club $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $15. Reg.: 6:15 to 7:15pm. Parking: free. Info: and Rd.1 Friday night tournament games, one game a week for 4 weeks. flyer, [email protected]. 8PM, following rds. ASAP. ADV ENTRIES: www.indianachess.org www.bocachess.com, 561-302-4377. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 15-16, The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL JULY 15, Chicago Chess Center Plus-Score #23 2018 IN Class Championship We have a beautiful office with multiple rooms located in the 4SS, G/65 d5. Student Center East, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago, 750 S. 4/SS, G/120 d5. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Kendall/Falls/Pinecrest Area. We offer Private and Group Lessons, Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46241. $112, Ph: 317-244-6861. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607. Three sections: OPEN: Each player with HR Rate: PRIZES: Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, Camps, Family Game Nights, 4 points wins 240, 3½ = 120, 3 = $60, 2½ = $30. $$1,800(b/60) M/X $200, $125, Top X $175, Class A, B, C, D/Under Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play TSK Rated and more! Chess Sets $ $ UNDER 1900/Unr.: $200, $125 ea. M/X, A, B, C, D/Under, may play up one section. Each player with 4 points wins $200, 3½ = $100, 3 = $50, 2½ = $25. Classes: and equipment for sale. Complimentary Bottled Water, Ample Parking, Each player with 4 points wins $160, 3½ = $80, 3 The TD reserves the right to combine classes and modify prize funds if Comfortable Waiting Room with legos, and other activities for siblings UNDER 1500/Unr.: there are less than 6 players in a section. Sat. 9- = $ 40, 2½ = $ 20. ALL: EF: $37 by 7/8, $43 by 7/14, $50 onsite. $15 REGISTRATION: while waiting. Located at 8353 SW 124 St, Suite 201-A, Miami, FL 33156. play-up for U1800 in Open or U1400 in U1900. 20% discount for CCC 9:45am. Rnds.: Sat. 10, 3, Sun. 10, 3, with 1/2pt bye available in Rd. Contact Chris Stormont, Phone: 786-303-2437, E-mail: chris@stormon- members. Advance EF for GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, 2400+ players: 1-3 requested before the start of rd. 2. EF: $50 by 9/9, $65 onsite. DIS- tkingschess.com, Web: www.StormontKingsChess.com players 13yrs and under $25 by 9/9, $35 onsite, $5 discount only $1! Rds.: 10- 1-3:30-6. Accelerated possible. ENT: www.chi COUNTS: JULY 20, 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) (NC) chess.org/events/ or mail to Chicago Chess Center NFP Inc., P.O. Box to ISCA members.Only 1 discount may be applied. ADV ENTRIES: visit www.indianachess.org See Nationals. 180095, Chicago, IL 60618. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. No phone entries. 1/2-pt. OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7 JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Houston Summer Chess Festival (TX) bye any round: request before rd. 2. INFO: 773-294-1709, info@ , 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix. chichess.org. Sets & clocks provided. Allday parking at 760 W. Taylor See Grand Prix. available for $7. W. NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11 JULY 21, 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship (NC) , 27th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Nationals. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 11th annual Chicago Class See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 22, 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship (NC) See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! IOWA AUG. 4 JULY 27-29 OR 28-29 , Chicago Chess Center Plus-Score #24 , 26th Annual Southern Open 4SS, G/65 d5. Student Center East, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago, 750 S. JULY 13-15, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607. Two sections: OPEN: Each player with 4 See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) points wins $240, 3½ = $120, 3 = $60, 2½ = $30. UNDER 1700/unr.: A State Championship Event! See Grand Prix. Each player with 4 points wins $160, 3½ = $80, 3 = $ 40, 2½ = $ 20. AUG. 24, 2018 Iowa Quick Chess Championship (QC) AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 2018 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship ALL: EF: $36 by 7/31, $43 by 8/3, $50 onsite. $15 play-up for under Open to all. 6-SS, G/10 d3. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. See Grand Prix. 1600 in Open. 20% discount for CCC members. Advance EF for GMs, 9th St., Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: 6 - 6:45 pm or in advance. Rds.: IMs, WGMs, WIMs, 2400+ players: only $1! Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Accel- 7:00pm, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30. EF: $25 if postmarked by 8/20; $35 SEPT. 21-23, 1st Annual Frederick Douglass Memorial Tournament erated possible. ENT: www.chichess.org/events/ or mail to Chicago See Grand Prix. On Site; $5 off if out of state. IM and GM Free (EF deducted) Prize Info: Chess Center NFP Inc., P.O. Box 180095, Chicago, IL 60618. REG.: 9- $400 in PRIZES 1st = $120+Trophy 2nd = $80 U2000 = $50, U1700 = NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, 17th Annual Turkey Bowl 9:30 a.m. No phone entries. 1/2-pt. bye any round: request before rd. $50, U1500 = $50, U1300 = $50 (Based on 30 entries). EF: IASCA, c/o See Grand Prix. 2. INFO: 773-294-1709, [email protected]. Sets & clocks provided. All- Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245. or Register online day parking at 760 W. Taylor available for $7. W. at https://onlineregistration.cc/ Additional Info: The Marriott Hotel and AUG. 4, Chicago Chess Center Rated Beginners’ Open #19 Conference Center, Chess rate available, $103 (INCLUDES PARKING) GEORGIA 5SS. G/30 d5. Student Center East, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago, 750 S. only until 8/8/18, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, 27th Annual Atlanta Championship Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607. Two Sections: Under 1200 & Unrated, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688-4000. Under 800 & Unrated. $20 by 7/30, $27 by 8/3, $35 onsite. See Grand Prix. ALL: EF: AUG. 25, 64th Iowa Open Rated Beginners Open (RBO) Prizes: First place (or all scoring at or above 4½ points): chess clock JULY 15, 2018 Atlanta Championship Scholastics Open to U1200 or Unrated. 5-SS, G/30 d5. Marriott Hotel and Conference and book, 3½ points: two books. All players who compete the event Center, 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. 4-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, will receive a book! Free entry & US Chess membership available GA 30341. 3 sections. Middle School (K-8): Trophies to Top Five Places; Reg.: 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Rds.: Saturday 10:15, 12, 1:30 and ASAP EF: to a limited number of City of Chicago scholastic players with $19 if postmarked before 8/20 $26 on site. $5 off for out of state. Highest Placed Unrated; Highest Placed Female. Elementary (K-6): Tro- financial need (honor system): [email protected] for details. ENT: Prize phies to Top Five Places; Highest Placed Unrated; Highest Placed Female. www.chichess.org/events. REG.: 9-9:30 AM. [email protected] Info: Trophies top 5 overall, U 1000, U800, U600, U400 and Unrated 1st INFO: and 2nd. IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA Primary (K-3): Trophies to Top Five Places; Highest Placed Unrated; or 773-294-1709. Rds.: 10-11:15-1:15-2:30-3:45. Sets & clocks provided. EF: 52245 or register online at www.onlineregistration.cc Additional Info: Highest Placed Female. All: Participants who do not win a trophy will All-day parking at 760 W. Taylor available for $7. W. The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $103 receive a Participation Medal!! Time controls: G/30 d5. Schedule: Reg. AUG. 11-12, Chicago Chess Center Cloud Gate Class ( ) only until 8/8/18, rates may increase after this ends 10:30am. Rds. 11:00am, 12:30am, 2:00pm, & 3:30pm. Entry Fee: INCLUDES PARKING See Grand Prix. date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688- $29, if rec’d by Jul. 14; $33 at site. Bring Set, Board, and Clock – None Are Supplied By The Tournament Organizers. A Master and/or AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) 4000. Mixed Doubles will be available. Entry is $5 per person. Average Special: rating of the male and female must be less than 2000. Scores will be Expert will be on hand for FREE ANALYSIS! Entries and Info: ameri- See Grand Prix. canchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389. PHONE CALLS ONLY AFTER based on percentage of each player with respect to their section (for AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19 OR 1-DAY FOR U800, 2018 Annual example if you score 3 out of 5 you get an 60; if you score 3 out of 4 you JUL. 14 – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please!! Universal Summer Swiss (MI) get 75, etc). The RBO has 5 rounds, the Reserve has 4 rounds and the JULY 20, 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) (NC) See Grand Prix. Open has 5 rounds. Prizes: 1st $70; 2nd $40; 3rd $20. See Nationals. AUG. 18, 2018 Summer Chess Open Chess Tournament US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Houston Summer Chess Festival (TX) Salem Community Activities Center, 416 East Oglesby St., Salem, IL 62881. A State Championship Event! See Grand Prix. Swiss System – 3 rounds USCF Rated, Sponsored by the Southern Illinois AUG. 25, 64th Iowa Open Reserve Championship JULY 21 Chess League. Time Controls 30/70, then 40/60 d0. No sudden death – Open to U1800. 4-SS, G/45 i30. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, , 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship (NC) $15.00 – 8:00-9:15a.m. 9:30a.m., See Nationals. Entry Fee: Registration from: Rounds: 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: On 1:00p.m., 5:00p.m. - Prize Fund: $360.00, based on 30 players. 1st-$80, JULY 22 site 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: Sat: 10:15, (Lunch) 1:30, 4:30, & 7:30. EF: $30 , 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship (NC) 2nd-$40, A,B,C,D/E/ Unr $60.00 each – Entries: Carl Purcell 618-267- if postmarked by 8/20; $40 at Site; Jrs, Srs, and Out of State $5 Off. See Nationals. 8145, 2749 S. Broadway, Salem, IL 62881 or [email protected]. Prize Info: $505 in PRIZES (b/30) 1st = $150+Trophy 2nd = $100 JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 26th Annual Southern Open (FL) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) 3rd = $75, U1450 = $60, U1250 = $60, U950 = $60. IASCA mem- See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. bership required, $10 regular, $25 patron, Other States Accepted

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(OSA). EF: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA OCT. 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 10th annual Washington Chess Congress JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Houston Summer Chess Festival (TX) 52245 or register online at www.onlineregistration.cc Additional (VA) See Grand Prix. Chess rate available, $103 only until 8/8/18, Info: (INCLUDES PARKING) See Grand Prix. JULY 28, Annual Free Entry USCF G/60 $300 Cash Prize Tournament rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28 Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Ave., Liberty, MO 64068. in walking distance. 319-688- 4000. will be available. , 22nd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) Mixed Doubles See Grand Prix. (Free Parking Back of Church) 3SS, G/60 d5. Sections: Open & Reserve Entry is $5 per person. Average rating of the male and female must be U1700. $300 Cash Prizes: 1st $100 2nd $50 Each Section! Register less than 2000. Scores will be based on percentage of each player with online: reg4chess.com. Reg. Onsite @ 9:30AM. Rd. 1 @10:30AM. USCF respect to their section (for example if you score 3 out of 5 you get an MASSACHUSETTS & KCCA Membership Required. Info: Ken at [email protected]. 60; if you score 3 out of 4 you get 75, etc). The RBO has 5 rounds, the Reserve has 4 rounds and the Open has 5 rounds. Prizes: 1st $70; 2nd US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) $40; 3rd $20. JULY 11, 18, 25, AUG. 1, 8, Harlow B. Daly Memorial See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier club dues or $1 per game. 6:30-7 p.m. 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Reg.: Rds.: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: chess books to 1st-2nd, top U1910, U1710, OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) U1510, U1310. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix. 01420, [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusett See Grand Prix. chess.org. WEB: 7/11. Air-conditioned, free parking, cafe facilities, W. NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, 27th annual Kings Island Open (OH) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. KANSAS See Grand Prix. JULY 13-15, Kansas Open JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2nd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) MONTANA See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE JULY 21-22, 68th New Hampshire Open (NH) Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) See Grand Prix. Open (NV) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. NEBRASKA AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5, 17th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix. JULY 13-15, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix. KENTUCKY AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual AUG. 25-26 AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) Continental Open , 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 25-26 SEPT. 21-23 OR 22-23, 9th Annual Hartford Open (CT) , 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7 Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) , 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 22nd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) See Grand Prix. SEPT. 8-9, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) See Ohio. NEVADA NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, 27th annual Kings Island Open (OH) MICHIGAN Las Vegas Chess Center See Grand Prix. JULY 21-22, 2018 Michigan Bottom Half Class Championships Location: 2560 Montessouri St., Suite 201, Las Vegas, NV, 89117. Schedule: See Grand Prix. Tuesday 7-10pm: Ladder Tournament, Quads( rated), casual play. Members Free, NonMembers $5. Wednesday 7pm-10 pm: Casual Play. Members LOUISIANA JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 19th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) Free, Non-Members $5. Thursday 7-10 pm: Blitz tournament, 5 double See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 rounds, US Chess rated, G/5 d0, no increments, EF: $10, 70% back in , Houston Summer Chess Festival (TX) prizes. Friday 6pm -11 pm: Classical Chess tournament, 5 SS US Chess See Grand Prix. AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. rated( One round every Friday), G/90+30 EF: $20, Plaques for first places in every section. Zwischenzug : US Chess and FIDE rated, 5 rounds, AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) G/30+10, EF: $40, at the door $50, 70% of entries back in prizes. Regis- MAINE See Grand Prix. tration 10 am, RD1 10:30 am. Scholastic: First and last Saturday of the JULY 21-22, 68th New Hampshire Open (NH) AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19 OR 1-DAY FOR U800, 2018 Annual month at 11 am, 5 SS, US Chess rated events, G/30+5, EF: Members See Grand Prix. Universal Summer Swiss $20, Non-Members $30. Trophies for 1-3 in every section, medals for JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) See Grand Prix. players with plus score. Pizza Lunch included. We also offer after school See Grand Prix. chess classes, master lectures, private classes and other activities, for AUG. 18-19, Upper Peninsula Open 2018 more visit our website www.lasvegaschesscenter.com, you may also AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual See Grand Prix. contact us at 702-202-1797 or via email lvchesscenter@ gmail.com. All Continental Open (MA) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) the chess equipment is provided, plus complimentary water and coffee. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE See Grand Prix. MARYLAND Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 43rd Peoples Tournament (CA-N) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MARYLAND CHESS TOURNAMENTS SEPT. 8-9, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, 9th annual Central California Open (CA-N) MD Chess runs scholastic tournaments 2 Saturdays per month See Ohio. See Grand Prix. from September through June & open tournaments 2 Saturdays or weekends per month throughout the year. Visit www.MD OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4, 13th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) Chess.org to find tournament announcements, tutors, coaches, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. & camps; register online for tournaments; & subscribe to NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, 27th annual Kings Island Open (OH) DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American Open scholastic and/or open e-newsletters. MD scholastic players See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. who compete in the Varsity section (exclusively for players rated 1600+) of a MD-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the $45,000 scholarship to UMBC awarded annually. The Uni- MINNESOTA NEW HAMPSHIRE versity of Maryland, Baltimore County’s chess team is a AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE JULY 21-22, 68th New Hampshire Open perennial top-10 contender for the national championship. Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 19th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual See Grand Prix. Continental Open (MA) AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International MISSISSIPPI See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 21-23 OR 22-23 JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, 27th Annual Atlanta Championship (GA) , 9th Annual Hartford Open (CT) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 15, 2018 Atlanta Championship Scholastics (GA) SEPT. 15, UMBC Rated Beginner’s Championship (RBO) See Georgia. NEW JERSEY 5SS, G/25 d5. UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 floor). Open to U1200/Unr. USCF membership required. Free USCF , Houston Summer Chess Festival (TX) JULY 7, ICA Super Saturday Quads memb. to anyone scoring at least 3.5 pts. Certificate to anyone completing See Grand Prix. 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, 5 rds. Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2017-2018 UMBC JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2018 Mississippi Summer Slam G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tour- Amateur Chess Champ. EF: $20 if postmarked by 9/1, $25 later. Reg.: See Grand Prix. nament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: 8:30- 9:30am. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3-4:30 Sat. 1/2 pt. bye avail. in any $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@ rd. if req’d before rd. 1. Held concurrently w/UMBC Champ. 9/15-16 icanj.net for more information. (see separate TLA). Ent: Register online at http://mdchess.com (email MISSOURI JULY 14, Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships (CT) questions to [email protected]), or mail to Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. Friday Improve Your USCF Rating Night See Grand Prix. of CSEE, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, ATTN: Beginners The Kansas City Chess Club, 2 S. Water St., Liberty, MO 64068. 3SS, JULY 14, ICA Super Saturday Quads Champ. Cks payable to Maryland Chess Association. Dir: Exit 47B off G/30 d5 at 6:30PM (not 7PM as published in March CL) - every Friday 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, I95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Commons Drive garage. For more evening. Free Parking! Free Coffee! EF: $10. Flyer at: www.kansascity- G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tour- info: [email protected], www.umbc.edu/chess. W. chessclub.com. nament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: SEPT. 15-16, UMBC Championship JULY 13-15, Kansas Open (KS) $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@ See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. icanj.net for more information.

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JULY 14, Princeton Day School FIDE World Event. Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. Under the auspices 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams under 1000, top 8 in of the FIDE, US Chess, NJ Chess Federation. Main Sponsors US each section under 1000, and to top 3 in each section over 1000. Medals Chess Trust, Kind and other individual donors and supporters. NEW YORK to all players. MORNING SECTIONS: 3 rds. G/55 d5, Sections for OVER August 8-12, 2018 (arrival day August 7 and departing Day August 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: NEAR MASTERS 13). 7 rounds Swiss System -time control Game 120, plus 5 seconds JULY 14, Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships (CT) (players K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (players K-12 1200- 1400), delay. FIDE Rules. USCF and FIDE rated. Highest Rating for pairing See Grand Prix. CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). AFTERNOON SECTIONS: 4 rds. G/25 d5, purposes. August ratings lists.Entry Fees: FIDE fee: $60 Tournament JULY 15, Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds) (RBO) Beginning at 12 noon (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN Entry Fee: $80 Per Player by May 15, $100 by June 15, $120 after June 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), 15. USCF Membership is required for USA Players. No half-points byes, ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. NOVICE I (unrated K-8), K-1 (unrated), NO SCORE K-1 (novice). Pre-reg- only zero-point byes. No on-site registration. Register at http://worldju- ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & istration online, $35 pay at the door. Info and online registration at niorchess.org/ Free Training Available only for players participating in continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ https://www.pds.org/school-life/chess-tournaments On-site 11-12 noon this event. August 8-10, from 9am-2pm. Trainers Directors Dov Gorman register. $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin at chessteach2@ gmail.com. and Beatriz Marinello. Championship rounds Schedule: Wed. Thurs. JULY 15 & Fri. rounds at 4pm; Sat. 10am & 3;30; Sun. 10am & 3:30. Official Hotel , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600) JULY 15, Westfield Summer Scholastic 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: New uniform 12:30 starting time. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, & Playing site: Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill is located on 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. within 5 miles of Philadel- phia’s Center City. Closest airport Philadelphia. Cut off for group Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rounds: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 12:30, 1:45, 3:00, 4:15 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. reservation “Chess Educators” is on July 9, 2018. Make a reservation : https://aws.passkey.com/e/49569746 Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: by using the following website 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.west- or calling calling 888-233-9527 between the hours of 7:00 AM to US Chess Junior Grand Prix! fieldchessclub. org/Events.html 11:00 PM EST.Guest room rates for both King and or Queen/Queen gue- JULY 16, 23, 30, AUG. 6, 13, 20, Marshall FIDE Monday/U1800 strooms $112 rate per night.Organizers Beatriz Marinello Chief Arbiter JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE , Potomac Open (MD) Carol Jarecki and Deputy Chief Arbiter Martha Underwood. Consultants: Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) See Grand Prix. GM Thomas Luther, Janelle Losoff and Sean Manross and Chief Press $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2nd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) Officer Dora Martinez. For information contact +1 917-553-4522, Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: See Grand Prix. [email protected], [email protected]. 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: JULY 21, Hamilton Chess Club Quads AUG. 10-12, International Mid Atlantic - FIDE & USCF Rated www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., See Grand Prix. JULY 17, Marshall Masters Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. More See Grand Prix. JULY 19, Marshall Thursday Action information: hamiltonchessclub.com or 609-758-2326 leave message AUG. 12 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: or text 609-351-2437. W. , Westfield G/50 Quads New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- JULY 21, 94th Central Jersey Chess Tournament Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 3 rated sections – Open, first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: U1000, U600 – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/25 d5. 2 unrated sections – after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:25, 4:20 p.m. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Intermediate (K-8), Beginners (K-2): 4 rounds. Trophies to 1st-3rd & Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/ JULY 20 top team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 7/19. $45 on- , Marshall Quick Chess (QC) Events.html 6-SS, G/10 +3. ($250 b/25): $125-75; U1700: $50. $15; Non-MCC site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: EF: www.nj AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. chess.com, Info: Grant Oen, [email protected]. , 48th annual Continental Open (MA) 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request JULY 21 , ICA Super Saturday Quads See Grand Prix. at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tour- AUG. 19, Westfield G/60 Quads , Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. nament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@ Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2nd annual Peter Henner Memorial icanj.net for more information. first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering See Grand Prix. after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. JULY 22 Rounds: , Westfield G/50 Quads Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/ US Chess Junior Grand Prix! New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Events.html JULY 20-22, Marshall Monthly U2400 - New Friday Rd Time Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to 5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 $1,000 GTD: first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering , 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:25, 4:20 p.m. See Grand Prix. $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/ AUG. 26, Westfield G/45 Quads 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Reg- Events.html New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 ister Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to JULY 21, The Summer Birthday Discount at Judson See Grand Prix. first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering See Grand Prix. after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. JULY 28 Rounds: , ICA Super Saturday Quads Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/ JULY 21, Marshall G/50 (U1700) 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, Events.html 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tour- SEPT. 1 Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before nament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: , New Jersey Scholastic K-8 Championship Rd. 1.) 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ Rds.: Register $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@ Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. icanj.net for more information. 07960. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Phil. walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops JULY 22, Marshall Rated Beginner JULY 29, Westfield G/60 Quads and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Under 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten in each section. Registration: ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to Saturday, September 1st, 11 am - 12 noon. Rounds: 12:30 pm, then ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by August 25th. $40 cash at site. $32 continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. online at njscf.org until midnight 8/31. One 1/2 point bye allowed if register. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/ requested with entry fee. August Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Events.html JULY 26, Marshall Thursday Action Noreen Davisson, 132 Us 206, Flanders, NJ 07836. Entries must include 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! section, name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email $25. $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- address, phone number, and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. EF: AUG. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Kenilworth Summer Open & Scholastic person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Questions to [email protected], phone: (973) 219-6877, W. Rds.: Kenilworth Recreation Center, 575 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033. 2 Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: Sections: Open, Scholastic. Open: 5-SS. G/60 d6. EF: $20, $15 members. SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, 71st Annual New Jersey Open Championship www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Prizes b/20: $80-60, U2000 $50, U1750 $40, U1500 $30. Scholastic: K- - Over $$$10,000 $$$ in Prizes - Guaranteed!! JULY 27, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) 12. 5-SS. G/30 d5. EF: $10. Prizes: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, U1000, U800, See Grand Prix. U600, U400. Reg.: 7:15-7:29 p.m. on 8/2. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. on August 2, 9, See Grand Prix. SEPT. 9 16, 23, 30. Byes: 2 allowed, any round. Info: kenilworthchessclub@ , Westfield G/50 Quads JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 19th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) gmail.com, www.kenilworthchessclub.org/calendar/index.html#aug. New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 See Grand Prix. Westfield CC memberships honored! Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5 , 17th annual Manhattan Open (NY) after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:25, 4:20 p.m. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/ JULY 28, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800) AUG. 4, 95th Central Jersey Chess Tournament Events.html 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 3 rated sections – Open, SEPT. 21-23 OR 22-23, 9th Annual Hartford Open (CT) $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC U1000, U600 – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/25 d5. 2 unrated sections – See Grand Prix. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Intermediate (K-8), Beginners (K-2): 4 rounds. Trophies to 1st-3rd & Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. OCT. 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 top team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 8/2. $45 on- , 10th annual Washington Chess Congress Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. (VA) site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.nj JULY 29 See Grand Prix. , Marshall Rated Beginner chess.com, Info: Grant Oen, [email protected]. 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. AUG. 5, Westfield G/45 Quads OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 22nd annual Eastern Chess Congress ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 See Grand Prix. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4, 4th annual Stamford Open (CT) continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering See Grand Prix. register. after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. JULY 29 [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/ , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500) Info: 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: Events.html NEW MEXICO Open: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC US Chess Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before AUG. 8-12, 2nd FIDE World Junior U20 Chess Championship for Open (NV) Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Players with Disabilities See Grand Prix. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

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JULY 30, AUG. 6, 13, 20, 112th Nassau Grand Prix & Qualifying AUG. 5, Marshall Rated Beginner AUG. 16, Marshall Thursday Action See Grand Prix. 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: AUG. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- , Community Chess Club of Rochester ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Begin at 9am & person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Wed Night Chess! Rds.: Rds.: continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Register Online: register. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:20 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. AUG. 5, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600) AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: AUG. 2, Marshall Guaranteed Action! Continental Open (MA) $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; Non- Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before AUG. 17 MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. , Marshall Quick Chess (QC) before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 6-SS, G/10 +3. ($250 b/25): $125-75; U1700: $50. EF: $15; Non-MCC Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. AUG. 9 club.org/register. , Marshall Thursday Action 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- AUG. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5th Long Island CC August Open person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: AUG. 17-19, Marshall Monthly U2400 Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $110-90. Top U- www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: 2000, U-1500/unr. $60 ea. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. UNRATED $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional FREE! Reg.: 6:45 - 7:15 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Fri. AUG. 9, 16, 23, 30, SEPT. 6, 13 Rds.: byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. , Marshall Thursday Open 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Reg- AUG. 3 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; ister Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. , Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) Non- MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg 9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 b/35): hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; AUG. 18, Marshall G/50 (U1700) $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: request by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) register. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12 Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess club.org/register. , Cleveland Open (OH) Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Grand Prix. AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, Danny Kopec Memorial Grand Prix AUG. 19, Marshall Rated Beginner See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 AUG. 10-12 AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5, 17th annual Manhattan Open , Marshall PREMIER - New Friday Rd Time b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/90 +30.Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. AUG. 4, Marshall U1900 Morning Action Limited to 34 players. $1,750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. ($5 service fee for in- AUG. 21, Marshall Masters Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before person reg hour before Rd. 1.) First 5 GMs Free. U2000: Limited to 40 See Grand Prix. Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; US Chess Junior Grand Prix! entry. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Register Online: Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 service fee for in-person AUG. 22, 29, SEPT. 5, 12, 19, 26, Marshall Weekly Wednesday AUG. 4, Marshall G/50 Open reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1100: $100. EF: $40; Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before club.org/register. Non- MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Grand Prix. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments! AUG. 12, Marshall Rated Beginner AUG. 23, Marshall Thursday Action 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less ($225 b/25): $150-75.EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. register. www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

17th annual MANHATTAN OPEN August 3-5 or 4-5, 2018 - NEW SITE! Crowne Plaza Hotel, NYC $20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND!

5 rounds, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day Unrated prize limits: U1100 $100, 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 7 pm, option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10). Both schedules U1400 $200, U1600 $300, U1800 $400, rds. Fri 7:45, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Sun 10 merge and compete for same prizes. U2000 $600. am & 3:15 pm. Crowne Plaza Times Square, 1605 Mixed doubles: best male/female 2- 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat. to 10 am, Broadway (48th-49th St), New York 10019 player combined score among all sections: rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. (TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence). No $600-400-200. Different sections OK, must Byes OK all, limit 2; Major must food or drink allowed in hotel meeting average under 2200; register by 2 pm 8/4. commit before rd 2, other before rd 3. rooms or adjacent foyers/hallways, except for water supplied by hotel. Top 6 sections entry fee: $138 online All: Bring set, board, clock if possible- at chessaction.com by 8/1, 3-day $143, 2- none supplied. Unofficial web ratings In 7 sections- you face only those in day $142 mailed by 7/25, $160 (no usually used if otherwise unrated. your section. checks, credit cards OK) at site or online Hotel rates: $235-265, use link at Major: Open to 1800/up. $2000-1000- until 2 hours before rd 1. chesstour.com or call 877-834-3613, 600-400, clear/tiebreak bonus $100, top Under 1100 Section entry fee: all $30 reserve by 7/20 or rate may increase. U2400 $600-300. FIDE rated, 120 Grand less than top 6 sections entry fee. Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Prix Points. Online entry fee $5 less to NYSCA Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-200. members; may join for $12 with entry. Refunds, $15 charge. Questions: Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Re-entry (except Major) $60. chesstour.com, 347-201-2269, Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200. USCF membership required. Special [email protected]. Under 1600: $1200-600-300-200. 1 year dues with magazine if paid online Entries posted at chessaction. com Under 1400: $1000-500-300-200. with entry at chesssaction.com: Adult $35, (online entries posted instantly). Under 1100: $700-400-200-100. Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Blitz Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

66 July 2018 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14

AUG. 24, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) SEPT. 15, Marshall G/50 Open US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC AUG. 11, Toledo August Swiss AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. University of Toledo See Grand Prix. Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into multiple sections if enough players. AUG. 25 , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800) SEPT. 21-23 OR 22-23 EF: $20 by 8/9, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: , 9th Annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix. $450 b/25, $100-50, Class prizes TBD based on split. Ent: jagz47@hot- $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC mail.com. 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before SEPT. 28-30 OR 29-30 , 1st Annual Brooklyn Classical Chess AUG. 11-15 Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Championship , 7th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Grand Prix. AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19 OR 1-DAY FOR U800 AUG. 26, Marshall Rated Beginner OCT. 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 , 2018 Annual , 10th annual Washington Chess Congress Universal Summer Swiss (MI) 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. (VA) See Grand Prix. ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. See Grand Prix. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 OCT. 13-14 , 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ , 5th annual Central New York Open See Grand Prix. register. See Grand Prix. AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28 , 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) AUG. 26, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500) , 22nd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: See Grand Prix. Open: AUG. 25 $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4 , Solon Summer Sizzler , 4th annual Stamford Open (CT) 4SS, G/45 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before See Grand Prix. EF: $30, IMs, GMs free. Sections: Open, U1900, U1500, U1000. Reg- Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11 Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. , 17th Annual Turkey Bowl (FL) istration: Online at progresswithchess.org or 9-9:45am at site. Rds.: See Grand Prix. 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00. U1000 paired ASAP. Prizes: $800 Guaranteed. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Open: $150, $55, U2100 $45. U1900: $100, $55, U1700 $45. U1500: AUG. 27, SEPT. 3, 10, 17, 24, OCT. 1, Marshall FIDE $100, $55, U1250 $45. U1000 $60, $30, U750 $30, U500 $30. Healthy Mondays/U1800 NORTH CAROLINA box lunch included with paid entry for all players. Info: Contact Mike 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, 27th Annual Atlanta Championship (GA) Joelson, 216-321-7000. Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) See Grand Prix. AUG. 25-26 $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 , 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE EF: JULY 15 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: , 2018 Atlanta Championship Scholastics (GA) Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: See Georgia. See Grand Prix. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. JULY 20, 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) SEPT. 1-3, 74th Ohio Chess Congress AUG. 30, Marshall Thursday Action See Nationals. See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: JULY 21, 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- See Nationals. SEPT. 8-9, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Rds.: JULY 22, 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship Salt Fork State Park Lodge, Cambridge, OH. Ages 18 & up as of Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: See Nationals. 12/31/18. A relaxed schedule, rustic secluded venue and natural www.marshallchessclub.org/register. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29 setting make for a memorable weekend! 2 sections: Senior (age AUG. 31 , 26th Annual Southern Open (FL) 50+), Adult U1700 (18+). 5SS, G/75 d10. Reg. Sat 9:30-10, Rnds. , Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75; U1900: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 10:15-2-6:30 Sun 9:30-1:30. Side blitz tourney Fri eve. EF: $45 thru Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) 8/27 then $55; OCA members $2 less. Trophy prizes, 1st place OH 1.) Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request See Grand Prix. resident is 2018 OH Sr Champ! Fellowship of the King group rate at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. AUG. 17-19, 2018 North Carolina Open $114/night, 800-ATA-PARK, reserve early! More info: neilley.com/chess, [email protected], or 614-314-1102. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, Weekend Open See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7 See Grand Prix. AUG. 17-21, 2018 U.S. Masters Championship , 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix. AUG. 31-SEPT. 3, SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, 140th annual NY State See Nationals. Championship AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. OCT. 7, NOV. 4, DEC. 2, Columbus Chess League SEPT. 2 1 Open Section. 6SS, G/75 d5. 2 rounds/day @ OSU Campus Donatos. , Marshall Rated Beginner $80/team, 4-board teams + 2 alternates. Trophies top 2 teams, 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. EF: NORTH DAKOTA U1700 team & indl boards. Advance entries only by 9/29. ($225 b/25): $150-75. $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Full details EF: neilley.com/chess, [email protected], 614-314-1102. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ See Grand Prix. OCT. 13, National Chess Day Scholastic Swiss register. Cincinnati Scholastic Chess Series season 12 begins on National Chess Day at Princeton High School, 100 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH SEPT. 3, Marshall Labor Day Action! OHIO 45246. 4SS, Championship, U1000, U700, U400, K-6 Non- 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25): $200-100; U2300, U2000, U1700: $75. EF: 5 sections: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg JULY 5, Cincinnati Chess Club 1st Thurs. QC #3 Rated. Time control: G/30 d5. Prizes: Medals to all scoring 3.0 or hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. See Grand Prix. more in each section. Series trophies in rated sections based on Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- JULY 13 points scored; best five scores from six tournaments count toward , DCS’s NEW Friday Night Quick (QC) trophies. Complete series information at www.chesscincinnati.com. club.org/register. 4SS, G/24 +5, 1 Bye. Dayton Chess Society, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. Prizes based on entries. Send questions to [email protected] or text/phone Alan SEPT. 6, Marshall Guaranteed Action! Rds.: EF: $25/$20 Hodge at 513-600-9915. 4-SS, G/25 d5. $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. $15; Non- mbrs. U1250: 1/2 EF & Prizes. Info: [email protected], 937- $350 GTD: EF: NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11 MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour 461-6283. , 27th annual Kings Island Open See Grand Prix. before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, 2018 Columbus Open (Open Section Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- FIDE Rated) club.org/register. See Grand Prix. OKLAHOMA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 20, DCS’s NEW Friday Night Quick (QC) JULY 13-15 SEPT. 7-9, Marshall PREMIER , Kansas Open (KS) 4SS, G/24 +5, 1 Bye. Dayton Chess Society, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/90 +30.Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. Prizes based on entries. EF: $25/$20 with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. mbrs. U1250: 1/2 EF & Prizes. Info: [email protected], 937- JULY 14-15, Jerry Spann Memorial Limited to 34 players. $1,750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: 461-6283. See Grand Prix. $100; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. ($5 late fee: JULY 21 JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) First 5 GMs Free. Limited , Mustard Seed Monster , Houston Summer Chess Festival (TX) U2000: See Grand Prix. to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. See Grand Prix. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person JULY 27, DCS’s NEW Friday Night Quick (QC) AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 4SS, G/24 +5, 1 Bye. Dayton Chess Society, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. Prizes based on entries. EF: $25/$20 See Grand Prix. club.org/register. mbrs. U1250: 1/2 EF & Prizes. Info: [email protected], 937- SEPT. 9, Marshall Rated Beginner 461-6283. 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 19th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) OREGON ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. See Grand Prix. JULY 15, Portland Chess Club Sunday Quads ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & JULY 28, Summer Saturday Quick Intermezzo (QC) PCC, 8205 SW 24th Ave., Portland, OR 97219. The live regular ratings continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ are usually used. G/50;inc15. EF: 15, 5 discount for PCC members and register. 4SS, G/24 +5, 1 Bye. Dayton Chess Society, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. U1200 only. Rds.: 10:00am/11:00/12:30pm/1:30. Prizes based on each extra family member in the same household, free entry if it’s your SEPT. 14, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) entries. EF: $15/$10 mbrs. Info: [email protected], 937- first US Chess rated tournament (must pay for US Chess membership). 9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 461-6283. US Chess membership required. Prizes: discounted entries, books, and b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non- AUG. 2 bonus trophy or medal for scholastics. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: 10am, MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour , Cincinnati Chess Club 1st Thurs. QC #4 12: 30pm, 3pm. See more info. and rule variations used at pdxchess.org. See Grand Prix. before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 AUG. 3 , 43rd Peoples Tournament (CA-N) three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess , DCS’s NEW Friday Night Quick (QC) See Grand Prix. club.org/register. 4SS, G/24 +5, 1 Bye. Dayton Chess Society, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12 SEPT. 15 Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. Prizes based on entries. EF: $25/$20 , 9th annual Central California Open (CA-N) , Marshall U1900 Morning Action See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC mbrs. U1250: 1/2 EF & Prizes. Info: [email protected], 937- Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 461-6283. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, Cleveland Open Open (NV) entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.

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AUG. 11, MasterMinds CC Quads NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, 17th Annual Turkey Bowl (FL) PENNSYLVANIA Esperanza Academy, 301 W. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., PA 19140. Quads: See Grand Prix. Chaturanga Chess Club 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Hatboro, PA. Visit www.chatu- 1, 4. Info: mastermindschess.org or [email protected]. RHODE ISLAND rangachessclub.org/ or email [email protected]. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League See Grand Prix. Info at: www.mastermindschess.org. AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual North Penn Chess Club Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. Continental Open (MA) Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org See Grand Prix. for schedules & info or 215-699-8418. AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19 OR 1-DAY FOR U800, 2018 Annual SEPT. 21-23 OR 22-23, 9th Annual Hartford Open (CT) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Universal Summer Swiss (MI) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 12, 26, AUG. 2, 9, 2018 Chaturanga Summer Swiss 4-SS, 40/90 15/30 d5. Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 151 W. AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) County Line Rd., Hatboro 19040. One section. Prizes: $60-30, Top Lower See Grand Prix. SOUTH CAROLINA Half $30, Upset Prize $25. $$b/14, may increase if entries higher. EF: AUG. 25, August LVCA Scholastic K-12 Championship JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, 27th Annual Atlanta Championship (GA) $15; $10 if Chaturanga CC member. Pre-register by email, chaturanga@ 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 8/20/16 AT SITE. Trophy’s See Grand Prix. verizon.net or by text, 215-285-2593. Reg.: 7:20-7:40pm. Rds.: Thursdays to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, JULY 15 7:45pm. CLUB CLOSED 7/19. limit 2, any round, request before , 2018 Atlanta Championship Scholastics (GA) Byes: UNR, $10-$20 in Random Prizes to every player. Rds.: 11:00am then See Georgia. Round 3 starts. Ent/Info: Jorge Amador, (215) 794-8368, chaturanga@ ASAP. Reg.: Ends 10:45am. Site: College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. verizon.net. W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., JULY 20, 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) (NC) See Nationals. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open (MD) Bethlehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045, Email: bdavis@lehighvalleychess- See Grand Prix. club.org, Info:www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. JULY 21, 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship (NC) See Nationals. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 19th annual Pittsburgh Open AUG. 31-SEPT. 3, SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, 140th annual NY State See Grand Prix. Championship (NY) JULY 22, 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship (NC) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5, 17th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix. SEPT. 8-9, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 26th Annual Southern Open (FL) See Ohio. See Grand Prix. AUG. 4, W. Chester 1st Sat Quads Our 29th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. OCT. 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 10th annual Washington Chess Congress Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. (VA) SOUTH DAKOTA Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected] See Grand Prix. AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE AUG. 4, 2018 PA State Game/45 Championship OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 22nd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, Cleveland Open (OH) NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4, 4th annual Stamford Open (CT) SEPT. 15-16, Paul Salem Sioux Falls Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.

Membership Appreciation Program (MAP) The MAP program continues in 2018. See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Top standings will appear every two months in Chess Life. Overall Affiliate Standings Adult Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 608 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 440 BAY AREA CHESS CA 601 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 74 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 239 MARSHALL CHESS CLUB NY 60 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 189 SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB CA 59 BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB FL 145 BAY AREA CHESS CA 48 NEW YORK CITY CHESS INC NY 129 DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 48 PARKWAY CHESS TX 123 BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB FL 46 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 114 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 39 FOOTHILL HS CHESS CLUB CA 112 LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB CA 36 CHESS CENTER OF NEW YORK NY 103 DENVER CHESS CLUB CO 35 Small State Affiliate Standings Scholastic and Youth Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL CC ME 77 BAY AREA CHESS CA 553 MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 70 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 200 JOHN BAPST MHS CHESS CLUB ME 33 THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL CA 168 NEW MEXICO SCHOL CHESS ORG NM 32 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 168 TOURNAMENT IN A BOX NH 23 NEW YORK CITY CHESS INC NY 114 WVSCA WV 16 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 109 CHESS CLUB OF ADDISON COUNTY VT 7 PARKWAY CHESS TX 104 RELYEA CHESS NH 6 BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB FL 99 ENDGAME CHESS NM 5 EN PASSANT CHESS CLUB TX 96 BRONCO CHESS CLUB ID 5 LITTLE HOUSE OF CHESS INC NY 95 SPENCE CHESS CLUB NE 5 BEYOND CHESS CA 95 State Chapter Affiliate Standings Member Standings Name State Count Name State Count MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION MD 212 NAVARRO, DANIEL A TX 74 MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 152 AGHAJANYAN, ARTUR CA 26 WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION WA 120 BRACKENRIDGE, KEITH OH 25 MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MN 116 STALLINGS, JAY CA 22 PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED PA 80 LUNA, GILBERTO, II FL 20 NEVADA CHESS INC NV 65 WOLF, TODD W ND 19 NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED NJ 40 TUSING, TIMOTHY A FL 17 MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC MA 37 MAXWELL, JONATHAN VA 14 SOUTH DAKOTA CHESS ASSN SD 25 KRANICH RITTER, TANIA FL 12 TENNESSEE CHESS ASSOCIATION TN 13 ZAVALA, JOSUE TX 11

PCT Gain Standings State Dec17 May18 PCT State Dec17 May18 PCT State Dec17 May18 PCT State Dec17 May18 PCT AR 280 332 18.6 MT 89 95 6.7 ME 476 488 2.5 OH 2332 2357 1.1 DC 335 369 10.1 MA 1975 2057 4.2 IL 4157 4241 2.0 MS 382 416 8.9 IA 721 741 2.8 WA 1295 1318 1.8

68 July 2018 | Chess Life See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14

OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 27th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) welcome for $1 per game. Dallas Chess Club membership required or DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American See Grand Prix. pay $10 non member fee. Prizes including Class prizes (if any) depends Open (NV) on entries. Reg.: 8/15 at 11:45 am - 12:10 pm. Rds.: Round 1 at 12:30 See Grand Prix. pm rest ASAP with hour breaks at around 6:30 pm, 12:30 am and 7:30 TENNESSEE am. Four points of 1/2 point Byes allowed. Byes for round 9 and 10 must be requested before round 6. Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, 27th Annual Atlanta Championship (GA) ENT: WEST VIRGINIA See Grand Prix. Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. INFO: Barbara Swaf- JULY 27-29 OR 28-29 ford, 214-632-9000, [email protected]. www.dallaschess.com. , 19th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) JULY 15 See Grand Prix. , 2018 Atlanta Championship Scholastics (GA) JULY 28 See Georgia. , Queen City of the Prairie Open AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12 An exciting new event in North Ft. Worth! Buffalo Room at Cabela’s, , Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. JULY 20, 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) (NC) 12901 Cabelas Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76177. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, See Nationals. G/60 d5, $$: $100-80-60. Top U1700 $50. Reserve (U1200 & unrated): A Heritage Event! JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Houston Summer Chess Festival (TX) 4SS, G/60 d5, Open to 1199 & under. $$: $80-60-40. Top U600 $30. AUG. 19, 25th Annual Parkersburg Homecoming Chess See Grand Prix. ALL: EF: $30. No checks/credit cards onsite; Cash, Zelle or PayPal only. Tournament 9:00am-9:15am; players not registered by 9:20am will be given JULY 21 Reg.: 4SS, G/60 d5. Blennerhassett Hotel, 320 Market St., Parkersburg, WV , Hot Summer Swiss 1/2 point bye. Entry fee must be received by 8:59 pm on 7/27; $40 26101. 2 Sections: Open EF: $20 postmarked by 8/13, $25 at site, Trophies See Grand Prix. thereafter including onsite. Rds.: 9:30am 12:30pm 3:00pm 5:30pm. One to 1st & 2nd , $$ Based on Entries. One 1/2-pt Bye available Rds. 1- 3 JULY 21, 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship (NC) 1/2 point bye may be requested for rds. 1-3; must be requested prior (request required prior to Rd. 1). Non-Rated EF: $10, Trophy to 1st. ALL: See Nationals. to the start of the first round. ENT: 3617 Cripple Creek Trl., Ft. Worth, Reg. ends 9-9:45, Rds. 10-12:45-3-5:15. Ent/Info: Patrick Kelly, 104 Iroquois TX 76262, [email protected] (Zelle or PayPal); please give USCF JULY 21, 2018 Clinton Pearson Jr. Memorial Open Dr., Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 374-0538, pkelly03@ sprynet.com, W. Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, ID, section & bye requests in comments. INFO: [email protected]. AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 http://tinyurl.com/AllianceChess1. W. , 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) TN 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60 See Grand Prix. JULY 28-29 d5, $$: $75. $30- X,A,B,C,D/Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60 d5, Open to , DCC FIDE Open VII SEPT. 8-9 See Grand Prix. , Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open (OH) U1200 & under. $$: $75. $30-F,G,H/Below,UNR UNR eligible for unrated See Ohio. prize only. ALL: EF: $15 if mailed by 7/16, $20 later or at site. Memb. AUG. 11-15 , 7th Annual Washington International (MD) OCT. 26-28 OR 27-28 Req’d: TCA $10 TN residents only. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P. O. Box 381, See Grand Prix. , 22nd annual Eastern Chess Congress (NJ) Crossville, TN 38557. www.cumberlandcountychess.org/tournaments. See Grand Prix. AUG. 18-19 INFO: www.cumberlandcountychess.org or Harry at 931-261-8440. W. , DCC FIDE Open VIII NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11 See Grand Prix. , 27th annual Kings Island Open (OH) JULY 22, 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship (NC) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. AUG. 25-26, 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 , 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. WISCONSIN See Grand Prix. AUG. 30-SEPT. 3 (INTERNATIONAL SECTION) OR AUG. 31, JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 11th annual Chicago Class (IL) AUG. 25-26 , 64th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE OR SEPT. 1-3, 84th Annual Southwest Open See Grand Prix. Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) See Grand Prix. JULY 28-29 See Grand Prix. , 2018 U.S. Open Weekend Swiss DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29 See Grand Prix. AUG. 25-26, 2018 U.S. Amateur Championship - South , 28th annual North American See Nationals. Open (NV) JULY 28-AUG. 5, JULY 31-AUG. 5 OR AUG. 2-5, 119th Annual See Grand Prix. U.S. Open SEPT. 15 , Oran Quintrell Memorial See Nationals. See Grand Prix. JULY 29 NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11 UTAH , 2018 U.S. Open Scholastic Championships , 27th annual Kings Island Open (OH) Open to all US Chess members entering Grade 12 and below [including See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 43rd Peoples Tournament (CA-N) new members]. 4 Round Swiss in Four Sections: Junior High - NOV. 17-18, 59th Mid-South Open See Grand Prix. High School Championship: Open to players entering Kindergarten See Grand Prix. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 28th annual North American through the 12th Grade in the fall. Open to all ratings. Junior High - Open (NV) High School Under 1200: Open to players entering Kindergarten See Grand Prix. through the 12th Grade in the fall. Open to players rated below 1200. TEXAS No Unrateds! Elementary Championship: Open to players entering JUNE 30-JULY 1, 2018 San Antonio City Championship Kindergarten through the 6th Grade in the fall. Open to all ratings. Ele- See Grand Prix. VERMONT mentary Under 1000: Open to players entering Kindergarten through the 6th Grade in the fall. Open to players rated below 1000. No Unrateds! JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 JULY 14-15, 2018 Texas Senior Championship (and side events) , 2nd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) If the sections are larger than expected, they may be split into multiple Comfort Inn & Suites, 8640 Crownhill Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78209. The See Grand Prix. sections. Prizes: Trophies to the Top 3 in each section. The number of main event is open to players over 50 years of age. There are side events JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) trophies may increase based on the number of entries. Schedule: open to all players. Main Event: 5SS, G/90+5 (meaning 5 second incre- See Grand Prix. Championship Sections:Round One at 12 NOON. Round Two at 1:30 ment). PRIZES: Prize fund is $500 based on 24 entries in the main event, PM. Round Three at 3:00 PM. Round Four at 4:30 PM. 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Continued from page 31 18. exf6 e.p. Nxf6 19. Nge5 developed the only initiative on the chess board, The continuation 19. Nxf6 Rxf6 20. Nh2 was but instead played more passively. She never also playable, but Black partially stabilizes and got her own attack going. White wants more pieces on the board in a Although far from precise, Paikidze meticu- must-win situation anyway. lously dismantled her opponent’s king’s shelter. 19. ... g4? With the score now level at one win each, another drawing was held to determine which 19. ... Re8 passively stopping the fork on g6 woman would take white and five minutes and was needed. who would get black with four minutes plus 20. Nxc6+ Bxc6 21. Ne5 draw odds for the final Armageddon game. The followup 21. Qxe6! gxf3 22. Bf4 was Paikidze said going into the day she preferred best but White still wins easily with the text. black in this scenario (as did nearly all players when asked hypothetically since they felt that the two-second increment largely nullified White’s time advantage). Instead, she would end up with white again. That turned out to be just fine for the winner, who got a big advantage on the clock by playing on auto- pilot for the first moves. Her confidence was again assisted by the playoff professor, Kacheishvili. He bounded up the stairs, this time with more cogent advice for his sudden student: If the same opening FM ANNIE WANG FELL JUST SHORT OF A WIN FOR THE AGES. repeats, the knight belongs on g4, not the pawn. ANALYSIS AFTER 22. Bf4 “That just gave me a winning position,” “He probably told everyone around him so Paikidze said. 21. ... Bxg2 22. Kxg2 Qb7+ 23. Kg1 Re8 24. he could share with the people next to him,” Ng6 Rh7 25. Qxe6 Nxh5 26. Qxg4 she said. Let’s hope the air marshal didn’t hear IMPROVING HER POSITION White passed up the fork (26. Qe5+), but it the word “Armageddon.” IM Nazi Paikidze (2352) hardly matters. Paikidze shared some plans with the other FM Annie Wang (2321) winner. Shankland’s $50,000 prize would be 2018 U.S. Women’s Championship 26. ... Nf6 27. Qf4+ Ka8 28. Nxe7 Rf7 29. partially used to pay down his existing (Armageddon), St. Louis, Missouri, Nf5 Rxe1+ 30. Rxe1 Rf8 31. Re7 Qc6 32. mortgage, while a month after the tournament, 04.30.2018 Qxh6 Rc8 33. Rf7 Qf3, Black loses on Paikidze’s $25,000 check helped her become a time. homeowner for the first time. “It was much harder than I thought it would Going into next year, if Paikidze can indeed be,” Paikidze said about the Armageddon game. become part of a Big Three, has Shankland also Wang’s loss also deprived her of the cemented himself as the clear number four U.S. automatic bid for the Olympiad (one consola - player? tion is earning her first international master “For the moment I have certainly separated norm). Paikidze said she was impressed by myself from the other players vying to be the Wang’s play and hoped she would make the fourth highest in the U.S.,” he said. “But this is team by rating. based on only one, albeit amazing result, and “It’s good to have a young spirit,” Paikidze can change in a heartbeat. I would say if I can said. “I used to be the young one, but not any maintain my distance from them for a few more.” events, then yes, I am clearly number four. The AFTER 13. ... 0-0-0 This U.S. title didn’t come much easier than next few tournaments should give the answer the first. In 2016, she unexpectedly won as one way or another.” 14. N1h2 black against Krush in the final round, catapult - That clarity came only three weeks later when he flew into Cuban airspace, still with Now in almost the exact same position, ing her cleanly over the leader. plenty of unspent propellent and still supersonic. Paikidze improves upon her play from the “Afterward, sure, it feels even better to look He would leave as the first-ever American to previous game. back that I won with such fighting style. During? No, it’s no fun to have to go through all of win the Capablanca Memorial. Shankland 14. ... g5 15. h5 Rdf8 16. Ng4 Kb8 17. Bd2 these playoffs and dramatic last rounds. It’s very padded his FIDE rating even more, rising to f5 stressful.” 2717 and going inside the world top 30. With White beginning to organize a queen - Unlike for that first championship win, He “only” mustered 7½/10 for this one—let’s side expansion, Wang realizes that she can’t Paikidze’s husband couldn’t be in St. Louis at hope he doesn’t quit chess after such a disap - have a repeat of the second rapid game, so she the end. Fitting for this report, he was on an pointment. offers her e-pawn to get going. The try 17. ... actual plane, not piloting a metaphoric one. a5 and holding on for dear life was the other Paikidze was sure he bought in-flight internet See more about the Championships at uschess.org, option. to follow the final moments. April archives. PHOTO CREDIT: LENNART OOTES

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n 1993, I was contacted by some outstanding chess players from New York City: IM Jay IBonin, Mark Ritter, and “Captain” Harold Stenzel. They were putting together a team for the East division of the U.S. Amateur Team competition. Now there are two ways to put together a team, which must have an average rating under 2200. One way is to get four players as close to 2199 as possible. With that kind of team, you try to hold onto a draw on boards one and two while winning against the lower-rated players on boards three and four of your opponent’s team. The I’ll never forget their looks other is to load up the top three boards and hope board four can do his best. With their high ratings they needed someone with exactly a 1770 US of jubilation when I said, Chess rating. They looked at the list in the East and found three of us. Then one of them heard from a friend that I had beaten him [a higher “No, I actually won ...” rated player] in a correspondence game. And that’s how I became board four of “Bonin in the USA.” we came to this complicated (for me!) position I looked and looked again. I could hardly Getting to Parsippany, New Jersey, was its as black: believe what my chess mind was telling me. own adventure when my flight was cancelled in It looked to me like I was winning a whole a snowstorm. But I drove to another airport and A COMPLICATED POSITION piece! I took the plunge and played my best made the last flight out. The team met me at a Scott Jay Stoudt (2097) move ever: New York airport and drove me to the hotel. Dan O’Hanlon (1787) 13. … Nxf3! The next day we started playing. I played way 1993 U.S. Amateur Team East (6), above my rating and won three games and drew Somerset, New Jersey, 02.15.1993 My opponent studied it for a few minutes, three games. We went undefeated and on to the then held out his hand and resigned. We Championship, where we played one game each stood up after just 15 minutes of play and against the winners from the other regionals: started putting the pieces away. All my South, West, and Midwest. There I drew [with teammates assumed I had lost. I’ll never forget black both games] against a 2000 and a 2140, but their looks of jubilation when I said, “No, I lost to an 1860. Still my teammates rallied in that actually won.” match and we won it all and got our picture on That put enormous pressure on the other the cover of the April 1993 Chess Life magazine! three boards across the table from us and we So now on to the story of My Best Move. won the match and the East regional tour - Going into our third match in the East regional, nament 6-0. we were playing against a team that had chosen method one. So I was facing a man named Scott Jay Stoudt who was rated 2097. The game moved Whose Best Move would you like to see? Write ahead through the opening rather quickly until BLACK TO PLAY to us at [email protected] and let us know!

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