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Editor’s Letter: From Searching to Editing In August of 1993 I flew home from a business trip. My then wife met me at the airport but we didn’t go home—we drove straight to the movie theater to see the film Searching for , which had just opened that day. This was a time when chess was not an active part of my life. However, I remem- bered reading a big chunk of Fred Waitzkin’s book of the same title when I came upon it on a “featured” table at the now-defunct Coliseum Books on 57th Street in New York City. The book captured my attention enough that I sat in a corner of the store and devoured big chunks of it, but I was just starting out my post-college life and had other things on my mind besides chess. So when I heard that a movie version had been made it was one of those films I waited for with rabid intensity. My enthusiasm was tempered with my knowledge of how Hollywood treated chess in the past—they often disappointed (just how do they manage to set up the board incorrectly seemingly 75% of the time?). Not this time. The movie was absorbing, compelling, enchanting. And not just for me—my wife who had zero interest in chess was just as taken in by it as I was, especially by the young lead Max Pomeranc and his expressive eyes. This isn’t just a pleasant memory for me. Searching set me on a path that directly led to my current job with the USCF. Shortly after seeing the movie, I joined the Savannah and on my next business trip to Cincinnatti, Ohio I played my first USCF-rated game. I began a newsletter for the Savannah Chess Club which led to becoming editor of Georgia Chess which led to Chess Life. Now instead of just watching Ben Kingsley play Bruce Pandolfini I work with Pan- dolfini monthly to produce his “Solitaire Chess” column. We never know where inspiration for our life paths will come from, and certainly I wouldn’t have predicted that a movie would change my direction from a career in retail management to a much more satisfying career reporting chess. This month we celebrate the 20th annniversary of the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer, beginning on page 38. Here’s to your chess life. -Daniel Lucas, Editor

CHESS LIFE ONLINE PREVIEW: AUGUST World Cup Heads to Norway Our top players head to Tromsø, Norway to compete at the World Cup, held from August 10 through September 4. The single-elimination format is one of the most exciting to follow so look for our reports as you root on Team USA. U.S. qualifiers include Hikaru Nakamura (photo, below), Gata Kamsky, Timur Gareev, , Alejandro Ramirez, Conrad Holt, , Gregory Kaidanov and .

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH LABOR DAY MADNESS: Labor Day Weekend starts this year on the last day of August, and our traditional Chess Life Online (CLO) coverage includes dispatches from state championships and Grand Prix events all over the country. Featured events include the State Championship, the NY State Championship, the Southern California Open and many more. We’re looking for new voices and perspectives so e-mail CLO editor Jen Shahade at [email protected] with stories, games and photos.

MADISON MEMORIES: Look for continuing coverage and post-tournament dispatches from the U.S. Open in Madison, Wisconsin, with updates on committee meetings, side events, awards and the main event. Reportage will include pieces by Melinda J. Matthews, who wrote the popular recent CLO piece on yoga and chess.

WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL: Find news and games on the 2nd Annual Washington International, held from August 6-11 in Rockville, Maryland. The Razuvaev Memorial Tournament, held concurrently, features four top women players, including reigning women’s champ IM and GM and four male grandmasters, including GMs and .

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PETER KURZDORFER The Before and After author is a former Chess Life MIKE KLEIN Our cover story author is a chess teacher, writer and trav- and School Mates editor, chess teacher, and author, currently serving as eler. He is the winner of the Chess Journalist of the Year Award in 2012. a consulting editor for Russell Enterprises and the Informant. Like his younger students, his favorite move is Ng5.

DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM The First Moves contributor is the author of CHRISTINA SCHWEISS Merit Mates is penned by a devoted “chess six books, including her latest Thinking with Chess: Teaching Children Ages mom” who is currently the chess teacher/coach for the Grace Academy home 5-14 (Mongoose Press, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts; 2012). She also school cooperative in Virginia Beach. She is also a member of the board of teaches college credit courses, available worldwide via The University of directors of the Virginia Scholastic Chess Association. Texas at Dallas eLearning, about chess in education. CONTRIBUTORS

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COLUMNS 12 LOOKS AT BOOKS / SIMPLE ATTACKING PLANS Simply Straightforward By GM 14 CHESS TO ENJOY / ENTERTAINMENT Playing the Numbers By GM Andy Soltis 16 SOLITAIRE CHESS / INSTRUCTION Wild Stuff By Bruce Pandolfini 42 BACK TO BASICS / READER ANNOTATIONS The Stonewall Attack Excitement in St. Louis: GM Alejandro Ramirez (left) contested a series of Armageddon games By GM Lev Alburt with GM Gata Kamsky (right) which ended with Kamsky’s fourth U.S. championship title. 44 ENDGAME LAB / INSTRUCTION Right and Wrong By GM 18 Cover Story / 2013 U.S. Championship Two Servings of Special K DEPARTMENTS By FM Mike Klein GM Gata Kamsky reclaims his U.S. Champion’s 3 AUGUST PREVIEW / THIS MONTH IN title; IM Irina Krush successfully defends her CHESS LIFE AND CLO Women’s Championship.

6 COUNTERPLAY / READERS RESPOND 32 Instruction / Player development Before & After: for Inferior Pawns 8 FIRST MOVES / CHESS NEWS FROM AROUND THE U.S. By Peter Kurzdorfer A former Chess Life editor shows how he has handled 9 FACES ACROSS THE BOARD / BY AL LAWRENCE a strategic idea—accepting inferior pawns in for piece activity—as he rose up the ratings ranks 11 USCF AFFAIRS / NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS from A-player to master.

46 KNIGHT’S TOUR / TOURNAMENT TRAVEL 38 Looking Back / Searching for Bobby Fischer 20 Years of Searching 50 TOURNAMENT LIFE / AUGUST Twenty years after its August, 1993 release, Searching 71 SOLUTIONS / AUGUST for Bobby Fischer remains one of the best chess movies made. We look back and catch up with the principals. 71 CLASSIFIEDS / AUGUST

MY BEST MOVE / PERSONALITIES 72 It has been twenty years since the film Searching for Bobby Fischer was first released. We take a trip down memory lane.

ON THE COVER GM Gata Kamsky and IM Irina Krush on the roof of the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER

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STILL ROOM FOR HUMAN ANALYSIS

There seems to be a hole in the solution to CORRECTIONS problem six in the January 2013 “Chess The June exercise in Bruce Pandolfini’s To Enjoy” column by GM Andy Soltis. “Solitaire Chess” column was inadver- After 2. Rd8! ... tently a repeat from the May issue. Here is the correct exercise:

June Exercise: In reviewing our tournament games, most of the time we play over the moves from the side we conducted dur- The point is that the can find refuge ing the actual contest. This is natural, on the queenside after 8. … Qf1+ 9. Kg3 Qg1+ 10. Kf3 Qf1+ 11. Ke3, etc. The king since we want to place ourselves back eventually runs to the vicinity of b7 where where we were, on familiar ground, the checks run out. when decisions were made. But one perspective never reveals the whole ... the solution calls for 2. ... Qxb5 3. story. To open other doors of perception, Qd6 expecting Black to play 3. ... Re8 PRIZES GROWING IN THE SOUTHEAST we should regularly examine games where White wins by 4. Qe7. from two points of view: our own, but Instead of Black playing 3. ... Re8 he can In the June issue of Chess Life’s “Knight’s also our opponent’s. If we aim to play play 3. ... Bf2+ and regardless of whether Tour” department, Scott Parker writes a two-way game, armed for attack and White takes the or moves else- about the continuing success of the Cas- defense at the board, it makes sense to where Black has a draw by checking on the tle Chess Camp and tournament. I have b1 to h7 diagonal. heard nothing but good things about both practice playing a two-way game before the camp and tournament (which I myself and afterward. played in a few years back). He makes a claim, however, that I must dispute. He says that the $12,000 guaranteed prize fund this year for the Castle tournament In the June “Endgame Lab,” and in is the most guaranteed money for a tour- the “Benko’s Bafflers” within the same nament in the Southeast. column, composer Eddie Wyckoff’s Last year the U.S. Masters/North Car- name was misspelled. Also in the olina Open (NCO), held together and in the same room, had a total guaranteed prize “Bafflers,” under Problem II, “I. Price” fund of $30,000. Even if you remove the should have read “I. Prize.” U.S. Masters as a national tournament being held in the southeast, the North Chess Life regrets the errors. Carolina Open completely guaranteed its $13,000 prize fund and actually paid out If White takes the bishop and moves to over $13,500. These two tournaments e3 Black wins by checking on g5 and cap- will be held again this year over Labor turing on d8. Wayne W. Porter Day weekend and will again guarantee via e-mail $17,000 (Masters) and $13,000 (NCO). Dr. Walter M. High GM Soltis replies: Organizer, U.S. Masters Chess Championship/North Carolina Open I know that computers like 3. ... Bf2+, but this was subjected to a ridiculous amount of analysis (human, I admit) at the time. Send your letters to [email protected] or post on the Chess Life Facebook group page. So let me suggest 4. Kxf2 Qf5+ 5. Kg1 If Chess Life publishes your letter, you will be sent a copy of Test, Evaluate and Improve Qb1+ 6. Kg2 and then 6. … Qe4+ 7. Kh3 Qf5+ 8. g4. Your Chess by Kopec and Terrie. We regret that we cannot reply to all letters.

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Merit Mates Scouts gather in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the home base for Troop 364—emphasis on the “64”—to work on their scouting chess merit badges

By CHRISTINA SCHWEISS

n the weekend of May 31st and June ments, led by local chess volunteers from Scouts) returned to participate in an 1st, 2013, over 100 Cub Scouts and Hampton Roads chess club, Scout leaders unrated (Boy Scouts O Boy Scouts participated in the first- and parents, and even one First Class Boy played five rounds and Cub Scouts four, ever Tidewater Council Cub Scout/Boy Scout who had already earned his chess Swiss System Game/40 d5). The tourna- Scout Chess Tournament and Merit Badge/ merit badge and is a USCF-rated player. At ment was run courtesy of Virginia Chess Belt Loop/ Intensive Workshop (whew!). one point during the night, the Boy Scouts Federation (VCF). Both tournament direc- Hosted at the Bayside Presbyterian Church took a break from their training to teach the tors (TDs) (Ernie Schlich, lead TD and in Virginia Beach, Virginia, home of Cub Cub Scouts how to play to fulfill one of the Mike Hoffpauir, assistant TD) are national- Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 364, Boy requirements for the merit badge. Three level TDs. The scouts had learned notation Scouts from 22 different troops and Cub certified chess merit badge counselors the night before and worked hard to keep Scouts from nine different packs began (Christina Schweiss, Robert Crandall, and notation during their games (even Cub arriving at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 31st and Mark Orr) were on hand to oversee training Scouts), as well as practicing using chess trained non-stop through almost 10 p.m. to and sign off on the boys’ requirements. clocks provided by VCF and the Virginia earn their awards. Boys rotated through a The next morning, almost 70 boys Scholastic Chess Association (VSCA), number of stations to earn their require- (about 55 Boy Scouts and about 15 Cub which also provided the boards and sets

Over 100 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts participated in the first-ever Tidewater Council Cub Scout/Boy Scout Chess Tournament

and Merit Badge/Belt Loop/Pin Intensive Workshop. PHOTOS: CHRISTINA SCHWEISS

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for the training and tournament. Volun- The event was envisioned, designed, AT THE teers were on hand from the Hampton planned, and executed by your author, a NATIONAL Roads chess club, as well as volunteer devoted “chess mom” to Duncan, who FACES OPEN! Scouters (adult Scout leaders) to analyze has been playing USCF-rated chess since games with the boys between rounds 2007 (and his tag-along younger sister on Saturday. Trophies were presented Caitlyn, who plays occasionally for fun). ACROSS for top five individuals in each section Both kids recently played at SuperNa- (Cub Scout and Boy Scout), class awards tional V in Nashville, Tennessee. I had THE BOARD for top Tiger, top Wolf, top Bear, top wanted to run such an event ever since By AL LAWRENCE new scout (fresh fifth grade crossovers hearing the announcement that the chess from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts who merit badge would be created, and we GORDON AND played in the Boy Scout section with were finally able to make it a reality. We ROGER GRIBBLE their new troops), top Scout/Tender- began planning seriously for the event in foot, and top Second/First Class Scout. January 2013 and pulled it off, with the NEW HAMPSHIRE In addition, trophies were presented to help of many volunteers and my 24+ AND NORTHERN the top three Cub Scout packs and top years in the Army (the last 10 as a strate- CALIFORNIA three Boy Scout troops. All of the other gic planner), almost five months later. boys were awarded medals, and all boys We had capped the event at 100 boys, Family reunions at the National Open received a certificate for their participa- but took a few extra off a wait list—and Dr. Gordon Gribble, a professor of organic tion in the tournament. still we had to turn a lot of people away. chemistry at Dartmouth, has recently helped By the end of the weekend, over 50 Boy Who knew there was that much interest develop a promising drug, now in human testing, to Scouts had earned their chess merit badge, in chess among the Boy Scouts? We are treat chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients. He and an equal number of Cub Scouts had already considering repeating this event and his brother Roger of San Jose, now retired from earned their chess belt loop and/or aca- next year. Intel, have been meeting at the National Open for demic pin. We followed up with the boys a long time. “In early years, our mom would go to with information on how to continue to Learn more about the Boy Scout chess merit Vegas to see her boys in action, and she would buy study and play chess online and through badge program in a 2011 video available here: a large bag of nickels and play the slots while local resources. Many expressed interest saintlouischessclub.org/chess-merit-badge- Roger and I were playing chess,” Gordon said. in continuing to pursue chess. launch.

GIA PETERSON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA “Someday I’ll catch him.” Fourth-grader Gia of Palmdale has already won a college scholarship. At the National Open, she gained more than 100 rating points, coming back after a first-round loss to win five in a row in the Under-1600 section. Six of Gia’s seven siblings have won state championships. “My older brother Dante taught me how to play. He's the CalChess Elementary champion,” she said. “Dante is better than me now, but I am better than he was two years ago. Someday I will catch him.”

DAVID SLAUGHTER UTAH Chess jackpot in Vegas

A mechanical engineering student at Salt Lake Community College, David and a friend made the National Open their comeback chess event after six years. “It is hard to get that kind of atmosphere and prize money … The National Open is a great way to get all that without having to fly across the coun- try. And I love the time controls.” David hit the chess jackpot at the Riviera by tying for second in the Under 1400 section, winning $750 and gain- By the end of the weekend, over 50 Boy Scouts had earned their chess merit badge, ing more than 140 rating points. and an equal number of Cub Scouts had earned their chess belt loop and/or academic pin.

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Loving Chess, Loving Libraries “Each of us who loves chess should be involved in sharing it with others.”

By DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM

EACH OF US WHO LOVES CHESS SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN At one branch of the Denton Public Library (DPL), chess sharing it with others,” said Robert McLellan, the USCF Direc- was represented. In the summer of 2012, I contacted DPL tor of Marketing. Robert and I were discussing November 16, librarian Juli Gonzalez on behalf of the Denton High School 2013, the upcoming International Games Day at your library. The (DHS) chess club sponsored by DHS teacher Fred Mueller and website for information is ilovelibraries.org/gaming. coached by me. For 2012, International Games Day was on the Even though November is months away, contact academic, first Saturday in November. Prior to November 3, DHS students public, or school librarians now to plan for chess to be at your signed up for a two-hour chess playing/chess teaching shifts local library (or libraries). Academic to last until 5:00 p.m. librarians work at college and uni- As DPL patrons arrived at 10:00 a.m. versity libraries. Public librarians on November 3, they chose among work at public libraries. School librar- video games, games donated by ians work at K-12 school libraries Ravensburger (Labyrinth), PopCap (which are sometimes called media (Bookworm), and GameTable Online, centers). Libraries that are closed on games from Denton-area gaming organ- Saturdays may participate as long as izations, and our DHS chess area. they register their games day event After the 2012 International Games with American Library Association Day, Juli emailed me, “It was so great (ALA), identify their event as part of to see so many teens interested in International Games Day in their sharing their love for chess with library marketing, and fill out an ALA eval- customers during our International uation survey afterward. Games Day. I truly don’t know what a In 2012, chess was at few of the gaming event would have been with- 1,281 libraries that registered with out chess. Chess is very popular and ALA for International Games Day. appeals to such a wide array of peo- (Those 1,281 libraries welcomed ple. Chess is a game that crosses so 17,152 gaming participants.) At the many borders; in fact, a member of the University of North Texas (UNT), aca- DHS chess club who doesn’t speak demic librarian Kristin Boyett told me much English, was able to partake in that around 900 people attended chess games with people.” UNT’s 2012 International Games Day. UNT’s Kristin Boyett has a chess- Yet chess was not represented, specific wish list for 2013. She would because chess players did not con- like volunteering chess players to bring tact her. Anime was represented, in chess sets and boards. Also, Kristin however. Kristin said, “With the anime said, “As a chess gift, I would like a club, it was a happy accident. The downloadable pamphlet ‘Five easy steps president of the anime club was a stu- for playing chess’ so that the librarian dent worker here [Willis Library at can hand the pamphlet out with the UNT]. The UNT chess club should con- Chessplayers at the Denton Public Library chess board and not have to know how tact me about Games Day 2013, not North Branch in Denton, Texas. to play or have to answer questions. just to provide chess playing but to Cheater cards (with the teach how to play chess.” on them) would be nice too.” In contrast, chess was at every pub- To participate in International lic library in Norfolk, Virginia. The ALA website includes a video Games Day at your library on November 16, 2013, follow the from 2012 titled, “A city learns to play chess: Norfolk, VA ALA ALA’s general advice to board game groups. Board game groups Game Day.” The video shows a variety of ages among Norfolk’s should ask if their local libraries are participating. If a library’s chess-teaching volunteers and chess-learning participants. In staff is not aware of International Games Day, refer them to addition to asking adult chess players to volunteer, consider ilovelibraries.org/gaming. Then volunteer to host a board game recruiting student volunteers too. Many high school students need event. Participation in this one-day activity can lead to future volunteer hours to be part of organizations such as the National board game events at the library as well. Board game groups with Honor Society. questions may contact Jenny Levine at [email protected].

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NORCAL HOUSE OF CHESS KINGS & WIN U.S. AMATEUR PLAYOFF CHAMPIONSHIP!

The U.S. Amateur Team playoff was held on March 23, over the Internet Chess Club (ICC). The four finalists were Princeton University from the East, NorCal House of Chess Kings and Queen from the West, The Illini Schmakelers from the North, and Cookie Monsters Crumble the Competition from the South. When the dust cleared, the West emerged as national champions, defeating Princeton University in the final match. Above, left to right: WFM Uyanga Byambaa, IM Ricardo De Guzman, Bryon Doyle, Ronald Cusi, Ted Castro

IM WINS U.S. JUNIOR CLOSED

It was quite grueling—especially being the favorite coming in, where the pressure is on and everyone expects you to win every game. “I just tried to stay calm and tranquil in every moment.

The 2013 U.S. Junior Closed Championship is the top tournament event in the United States for players aged 20 and younger. It featured 10 of the country’s strongest” up-and- coming chess players, and was held at the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (for the fourth consecutive year) from June 13th through June 23rd. Naroditsky’s victory earns him a trip to the 2014 U.S. Championship. FMs Luke Harmon-Vellotti and tied for second at 6, a half-point behind Naroditsky. Find more details, photos and games from the U.S. Junior at uschesschamps.com/.

USCF Annual Report USCF Executive Board Election The USCF Annual Report, officially called the Delegates’ Call, is now By the time you receive this issue, the USCF executive board available on uschess.org in the “Governance” section. This PDF election will have been decided. To see your new executive board, includes reports from the USCF executive director, president, VP go to uschess.org. They will also be listed on this page and the of finance, and committee chairs among other governance items. masthead page in the September issue. NORCAL HOUSE OF CHESS KINGS AND QUEEN BY DR. ALAN KIRSHNER; NARODITSKY JASEN VINLOVE

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Looks at Books / Simple Attacking Plans

Simply Straightforward Educating without overwhelming the beginner-to-intermediate player

By GM JOEL BENJAMIN

the material highly original as well as in one package. I have already used this making the book feel real, as if the read- game in a class (full disclosure) I taught ers could easily find themselves behind one with Fred’s daughter Rebecca. of the positions. There are chapters on the “Greek Gift” The games are deeply annotated with a and attacking the castled posi- stress on general explanation over tactical tion, but most of the games are in chapters variations. There is a lot of explanation of entitled “selected games.” I would have opening strategy, supporting author Fred liked these games to be arranged more the- Wilson’s thesis that attacks usually develop matically. That might have raised this book organically from the previous play. A sea- to “great” status in my eyes. soned, successful instructor, Wilson knows Still, there are a great many lessons to be how to provide useful, cogent advice like “in learned from this book. I was particularly all double king openings, when White impressed by an unfamiliar game where an plays an early d2-d4 Black should always obscure player crushes an iconic one: trade pawns if White cannot recapture with a pawn” (p. 9). Wilson spells out sev- eral truisms of attack in the introduction Crushing Tartakower and elucidates them in his game annota- H. Norman Hansen tions. They may not be ground-breaking Savielly Tartakower concepts but they are thoughtfully chosen , 1923 and presented. Simple Attacking Plans will be particularly attractive to teachers. The games cover a variety of themes and levels, with many short, concise affairs. Let’s look at a game played on the Internet Chess Club by Wil- Simple Attacking Plans by Fred Wilson. 176 pages son’s friend (and occasional Chess Life (Mongoose Press, 2012). Figurine algebraic (FAN). book reviewer) Pete Tamburro: $14.95 from uscfsales.com (catalog number B0094EU).

HE VETERAN MASTER AND chess author aims Simple Attack- ing Plans at the beginner-to- T intermediate level as befits the 10. ... Bxf3? 11. Qxf3 Qxd4 12. Re4 Qd5 13. c4 title, which will not draw in Qa5 14. b4! Qxb4 15. Bh6! advanced players, but won’t scare off the ones who most need to learn these lessons. White’s attack soon crashed through. The format is a collection of 37 complete I’ll be adding this cautionary tale for pawn- games drawn largely from amateur games grabbers to my teaching repertoire. in the New York metropolitan area over the The original and well-chosen material is course of several years. There are a few augmented by Wilson’s breezy and enter- grandmaster games (including future 18. ... Rb4! 19. Ne2? Rh4! 20. gxh4 Bxh2+ 21. taining style which educates without grandmasters like 12-year-old Magnus Kh1 Bg3+ 22. Kg1 Qh2+, White resigned. overwhelming. The book is very neatly Carlsen and 14-year-old Robert Hess) in print ed with ample diagrams. Simple Attack- here as well, but not many “classic” games You can’t ask for a better example of a ing Plans is a worthwhile purchase for often seen in other collections. This makes rook lift, , and basic mating pattern students and teachers alike.

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

Playing the Numbers Good players are lucky. Great players are superstitious about their luck.

By GM ANDY SOLTIS

GARRY KASPAROV HAD GOOD REASON to Black resigned after 29. Nd7+! when he in 2005, for example. expect this would be a good year for him. realized that 29. ... Bxd7 (Or 29. ... Kc7 30. While the rest of the world has such After all, “2013” contains his lucky number. b6+ Kd8 31. cxb7.) 30. cxd7 Rd8 is refuted mundane lucky numbers as seven, world- Kasparov’s birthday is April 13. He was 13 by 31. Rc8+! Rxc8 32. Ra8+!. class players go their own way. Vladimir when he beat out much older kids to win the This was the most devastating of Tal’s Kramnik’s favorite number is 15: Soviet junior championship. He became the 12 career victories against Botvinnik and He pointed out that his name, in his 13th world champion by defeating Anatoly it should have boosted his morale. But native Russian as well as in English, has Karpov—and did it by a score of 13-11. He when the game was over he left his lucky 15 letters. He became world champion by planned for his Great Predecessors/Modern pen at the board. When he returned, it was winning a 15-game match from Kasparov. Chess series to have 13 books. gone. He suspected a Botvinnik fan made That ended Kasparov’s 15-year reign. “I must strongly support the magical off with it. Tal went on to lose the match Kramnik was succeeded, in turn by the belief in the number 13,” he said in an by five points and surrendered his title. 15th universally recognized world cham- interview with a Russian website earlier In his youth Botvinnik claimed that 13 pion, Vishy Anand. this year. Even when Magnus Carlsen broke was his lucky number. But in middle age Great players aren’t ashamed of their tal- Kasparov’s all-time record for highest rat- he began to dread it—and made one of his ismans and lucky omens. When Viktor ing, he saw the bright side: The record had worst-ever blunders in a 13th round. Korchnoi was asked if he was supersti- lasted for 13 years. tious, he replied, “As much as anyone Magical belief? Yes. Despite our reputation whose life depends on the moment. Pilots for cold-blooded rationality, chess players Unlucky 13th round are superstitious, sportsmen.” GM are notoriously superstitious. We believe in “But there are people who are more GM Ludek Pachman lucky pens, lucky omens, lucky numbers. superstitious than me,” he added. “For Moscow 1947 Another world champion, , example, Karpov.” He was referring to his believed his choice of clothes shaped his longtime rival, , who had fortune. When his wife Sally Landau his own habits—like not having his hair accom panied him to the Malaga 1981 tour- cut during a match. nament, “I had to wash his sweaty shirt 20 One of the strangest superstitions times because it was his ‘lucky’ shirt,” she among world champions was Wilhelm recalled. Steinitz’s belief that the color red was Tal liked to say there is only one perma- unlucky. This was a problem because in nent title in chess, “former world cham pion.” his era often had red and He earned it at the age of 24 thanks, he said, black squares. to what happened at the end of this game. Steinitz’s 1886 match against , the first official world champi- onship contest, moved from one U.S. city Goodbye to the pen to another. When it arrived in St. Louis, GM Mikhail Tal WHITE TO PLAY there was a delay because the local organ- GM Mikhail Botvinnik izers only had red-and-black boards. They World Championship, Game 8, Moscow 1961 White played 17. Rg5??, apparently count - eventually found a black-and-canary-col- ing on 17. ... Nf4 18. Qf5, in hopes of ored board to suit him. reaching a good endgame after a trade of The great openings expert Ernst Grün- queens. But he lost a piece after 17. ... Rxe3! feld—creator of the defense that bears his (18. Qxe3 Bf4). name—could have topped that. He thought After he resigned Botvinnik told his chickens were unlucky. During a free day opponent how he had developed a fear of during the great tournament of Baden 13. “I was quite surprised to hear that, for Baden 1925 the players were relaxing in I had not expected the scientific brain of a garden when Grünfeld was horrified to a future world champion to harbor such see a few stray chickens approach the a superstition,” Ludek Pachman wrote. party. What’s wrong? he was asked. On the other hand, GM “Chickens, eggs, zeroes!” he replied. has some reason to think 13 is lucky for That tournament was won by Alexander him. He clinched the FIDE championship Alekhine, who had his own superstitions. WHITE TO PLAY title in the 13th round—on a October 13— He felt it was unlucky to be far from his pet

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Problem I Problem II Problem III GM Robert Byrne IM Robert Byrne IM GM Robert Byrne Robin Ault IM Robert Byrne FM Karl Janetschek It’s hard to imagine now—at a time when there are several new international grandmasters each year—but when Robert Byrne earned the title in 1964, it was a rare achievement. There were fewer than 50 grandmasters in the world then. And there wouldn’t be another American to earn the title until 1976. This month’s quiz features games of WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY Byrne, who died last April. In each of the following positions you are asked Problem IV Problem V Problem VI IM Vasja Pirc GM Robert Byrne Robert Byrne to find the fastest winning line of IM Robert Byrne Arturo Colon Romero George Shainswit play. Usually this will mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. For solutions, see page 71. For more on Byrne, see July 2013 Chess Life.

BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY

cat, which he named “Chess.” “He took the Queen’s Declined, cat all over the world,” Grandmaster Andre Classical Main Line (D67) Lilienthal said in a 2008 interview. “Once the cat went missing and Alekhine was in a panic. The tournament was halted. It Zurich, 1934 turned out that Chess was occupied with a lover and came back with a whole fam- 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 Be7 5. Bg5 ily. And everyone congratulated Alekhine, Nbd7 6. e3 0-0 7. Rc1 c6 8. Bd3 dxc4 9. Bxc4 they shook his hand and celebrated.” Nd5 10. Bxe7 Qxe7 11. Ne4 N5f6 12. Ng3 e5 Alekhine’s other obsession was with the 13. 0-0 exd4 14. Nf5! Qd8 15. N3xd4 Ne5 16. number 26. Why 26? Well, it’s a double 13. Bb3 Bxf5 17. Nxf5 Qb6 18. Qd6! He liked to bet on it when playing roulette. (So does GM Vassily Ivanchuk today.) Black is drifting into a lost position Another world class player of Alekhine’s without making a major error. How is that Flohr was playing at a table a short dis- era, Salo Flohr, recalled how he, Alekhine possible? The diplomatic Emanuel Lasker tance away. Alekhine approached his and Gösta Stoltz, a Swedish master, were had an explanation after the game: “I for- board and silently showed his fingers: in Nice, France when the world champion got I was playing the world champion.” Ten. Then, another ten. And then six. convinced them to visit the famed casino 18. ... Ned7 19. Rfd1 Rad8 20. Qg3 g6 21. Qg5! Flohr smiled. in nearby Monte Carlo. “For us, young But even superstitious champions know masters, every word of Alekhine was law,” White dominates the center and can you can’t really change your luck. Vassily Flohr said. At the casino Alekhine went for pile on with Rd6 and Rcd1. Ivanchuk realized that after he had a mis- the roulette wheel, bet on 26, and was 21. ... Kh8 22. Nd6 Kg7 23. e4 Ng8 24. Rd3 delighted when he won, he said. erable start at Linares 1994. “I changed my Whenever the number came up in his (see diagram top of next column) clothes, even tried to sit at a different seat life, Alekhine thought it was a good omen. at dinner time. Nothing helped,” he told He even arranged to marry his fourth and Now on 24. ... h6 25. Nf5+ Kh7 26. Shakhmaty v Rossii magazine. final wife on a March 26, in 1934. And Nxh6! White wins, e.g. 26. ... Nxh6 27. Rh3 But it didn’t change his faith in luck. when Alekhine won a game in just 26 moves, or 26. ... f6 27. Nf5! gxf5 28. Rh3+ and “I’m superstitious,” he admitted, “like the it seemed to verify his faith. His great 26- mate. majority of chessplayers.” movers included the brilliancy prize game at Black tried the immediate 24. ... f6 but Chess Life New York 1927 against Frank Marshall, that allowed a different , 25. Read on the web via our online viewer, the first game of the 1929 World Champi- Nf5+ Kh8 26. Qxg6! and Black resigned (26. download PDFs of this and back issues, and onship match with Efim Bogolyubov and a ... hxg6 27. Rh3+). It was the first and only download .pgn files all at uschess.org. You can also crush of Savielly Tartakower at Kecskemét Emanuel Lasker loss to Alekhine in their make your voice heard on the various forums avail- 1927. And there was this: seven games. able, including the “USCF Issues” forum.

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Wild Stuff Do you have a must-win situation from the black side? Try the Latvian Gambit—but tread carefully.

By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

WITH THE LATVIAN GAMBIT, BLACK AIMS part credit for any of the reasonable alter- has not provided Black with full compen- for sharp counterplay against the white natives: 3. exf5; 3. Bc4; 3. Nc3; or 3. d4. sation.** center. But the weaknesses Black thereby 3. ... Nc6 8. d4! Par Score 6 accepts, such as the loose center and the exposing of the e8-h5 diagonal, can turn The white knight has to be induced to White offers a pawn (and more) to bring Black’s game into a nightmare. And that’s leave e5, though Black usually does it by his queen-bishop into the game. On 8. ... ** pretty much what happened in the encoun - 3. ... Qf6. Nxd4, there follows 9. Bh6; and if 9. ... ter Owen Hindle versus John Littlewood, 4. Qh5+ Par Score 5 Nxc2+ 10. Kd1 Nxa1, then 11. Qxf8 mate Hastings 1963/64. Black’s extreme aggres- (1 bonus point). Also reasonable are 4. Nxc6 or 4. d4, and sion backfires and his position soon falls 8. ... Kf7 apart. either merits full credit. Black figures that ... Nxd4 can come 4. ... g6 next move. Meanwhile, he threatens 9. ... Latvian Gambit (C40) This is forced, since 4. ... Ke7 gets Bb4+, discovering on the queen (1 bonus Owen Hindle mated: 5. Qf7+ Kd6 6. Nc4+ Kc5 7. Qd5+ point).** ** John Littlewood etc. (1 bonus point). 9. Nc3 Par Score 6 Hastings 1963/64 5. Nxg6 Par Score 5 White develops his knight and negates 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 Add 1 bonus point if you saw this in Black’s threat. Deduct 2 points for coming advance. Otherwise, you would have had up with 9. Bc4+, which is met by 9. ... d5. to have selected 5. Nxc6, worth only 3 9. ... Nxd4 points part credit. Now he goes for it.** 5. ... Nf6 10. Bg5 Par Score 5 Black picks up a on the queen before deciding what to do about his Not to be outdone, White offers his own rook.** rook in the corner in return for the attack. 6. Qh4 Par Score 5 You can also make a case (5 points part credit) for 10. Bc4+ d5 11. Bxd5+ Nxd5 12. He must maintain the pin on the h- Qxd4. pawn. Accept full credit for 6. Qh3. 10. ... Nxc2+ 6. ... hxg6 11. Kd1 Par Score 5 Now make sure you have the above posi- Here we have a frisky Exchange sacri- tion set up on your . As you fice. Of course, Black could try 6. ... Rg8. No credit for 11. Ke2, blocking the bishop. play through the remaining moves in this He didn’t.** The move 11. Kd2 is possible, but the king game, use a piece of paper to cover the arti- 7. Qxh8 Par Score 5 is less exposed on d1. cle, exposing White’s next move only after 11. Nxa1 trying to guess it. If you guess correctly, ... 7. ... fxe4 give yourself the par score. Sometimes Maybe we should just call this an points are also rewarded for second-best What does Black have for his sacrificial Exchange sacrifice, since it is not clear how moves, and there may be bonus points— efforts? He has a lead in development, the knight gets out of the a1-corner.** or deductions—for other moves and more pawns in the center, and a white 12. Bc4+ Par Score 6 variations. Note that ** means that the note queen off in a remote corner of the board. to Black’s move is over and White’s move is If Black’s king were safe, then all this White brings a new attacker into the on the next line.** might work. But his king is not safe, and picture. Accept only 3 points part credit for 3. Nxe5 Par Score 5 that provides the basis for White’s coming 12. Nxe4. play. We should also mention that as a 12. ... d5 This is the main move, opening a path result of the present game, 7. ... fxe4 has for the queen to reach h5. Accept 4 points been replaced by 7. ... Qe7, but even that If the king moves, the f6-knight falls.**

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Problem I Problem II Problem III ABCs of Chess Mating net Pin Discovery 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. August Exercise: Looking for material on a particular subject and can’t find what you’re looking for? That’s where the following good habit excels. As you come upon meaningful examples, especially those that illustrate themes Problem IV Problem V Problem VI you’d like to reinforce in your own Pin Pin Mating net practice, classify them. Then file them away, even to the extent of listing multiple motifs and cross-referencing through various databases. Doing this regularly will not only strengthen your hold over important examples worthy of inculcation. It should increase chances to find those needed notions at the very moment they seem most elusive.

13. Nxd5 Par Score 5 points); if 16. ... Bd7, then 17. Qxg6 is bers. For instance, 20. ... Kxe6 21. Bxc6 mate (2 bonus points).** Rb8 22. Ba3, followed by picking up the The f6-knight is threatened, whereas knight in the corner. 13. Bxd5+ Be6 self-pins the bishop and 16. Qg8+ Par Score 6 threatens nothing. 20. ... Black resigned 16. ... Kd7 13. ... b5 If 16. ... Kf5, then 17. g4+ Kxg4 18. Black hopes to distract the bishop. If 13. Qxg6+, and it’s mate in two moves (1 bonus ... Be6, then 14. Bxf6; and 13. ... Be7 point).** allows White to break the pin by 14. Qxd8 17. Bxb5+ Par Score 6 Bxd8 15. Nxf6+ (1 bonus point). We can take this further: 15. ... Be6 16. Bxe6+ This is played to keep the black king Kxe6 17. Nxe4 Kf5 18. Bxd8 Rxd8+ 19. from running out to c6, though even if he Nd2; and White will unpin his knight and ** does, White still wins. For example, if 17. shortly collect the enemy knight at a1. Qf7+ (4 points part credit) 17. ... Kc6 18. 14. Bxf6 Par Score 5 Qe8+ Qd7 (the only move) 19. Bxb5+ Kxb5 20. Qxd7+ Bxd7 21. Nxc7+ etc. Deduct 2 points for either 14. Bxb5 17. c6 Qxd5+ or 14. Bb3 Nxb3. ... 14. ... Qd6 18. Qf7+ Par Score 6 TOTAL YOUR SCORE TO DETERMINE Material is level and Black even has 18. Be7 YOUR APPROXIMATE RATING BELOW: threats to the hanging white minor pieces. ... But none of this counts for much as it is This is a forced dumping of the bishop, Total Score Approx. Rating White’s turn to move and his queen is which White takes with tempo on the ready to enter the fray against the exposed queen.** 95+ 2400+ ** black monarch. 19. Bxe7 Par Score 5 81-94 2200-2399 15. Qh7+ Par Score 6 66-80 2000-2199 19. ... Qe6 51-65 1800-1999 White wants to see where the king will go. If 19. ... Qxd5+, then 20. Qxd5+ and the 36-50 1600-1799 c-pawn can’t retake the queen.** 21-35 1400-1599 15. ... Ke6 20. Qxe6+ Par Score 5 06-20 1200-1399 The try 15. ... Ke8 runs into 16. Bxb5+. 0-05 under 1200 If 16. ... c6, then 17. Bxc6+ Qxc6 18. Nc7+ There’s no more mating attack, so White Qxc7 19. Qxc7 Bd7 20. Re1 (2 bonus swaps queens and wins by superior num-

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PHOTO: DANIEL MEYROM PHOTO: GM Gata Kamsky (right) and GM Alejandro Ramirez (left) fighting it out in one of the Armageddon games that gave Kamsky the championship. ingsCL_08-2013_US-Championship_AKF_r8_FB_chess of life 7/15/13 4:18 PM Page 19 CIAL K GM Gata Kamsky reclaims his U.S. Champion’s title; IM Irina Krush successfully defends her Women’s Championship

By FM MIKE KLEIN

hinking about studying some ? Why not give endgames a try? One day, with the Twhole world watching, it may be worth $10,000 and a national title. That’s the situation GM Gata Kamsky and GM Alejandro Ramirez found themselves in during a tense three-game playoff at the 2013 U.S. Championship in May. Having both 1 finished the main event with 6 ⁄2/9, they were forced into an extra day of play. Seated at the only chessboard in use at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, the pair had an array of eyes and lenses directed solely on them. Three GoPro cameras trained on the players tableside, while another was furtively stowed overhead. A two-person film crew jockeyed to catch nervous facial expressions, four arbiters stood at attention, and more than 20 spectators crammed the intimate playing room, watching live what thousands were viewing online.

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three more times. At the end of regulation, with both 1 players knotted at 6 ⁄2, the rules required “... Bh3—wow! That’s not OK. After that I was just twin rapid games, one with each color. Kamsky received white first. With the trying not to lose. It was not a pleasant moment.” crowd slowly gathering, the first game was delayed slightly and the two players took ~KAMSKY turns sitting at the board, but never at the same time. When the standing player sat down, the seated player would get up and Non-silicon chess players watched thinks I was looking at,” Ramirez said. 29. pace, then return to the board, whereupon timorously as Ramirez attempted to defend Rxf7? Rxd5 30. Raf6 and White is lucky to his opponent would repeat the process. three perilous endgames against a man have a perpetual; 29. Ra8+ getting a pair The seesaw was not a psychological tactic, with five times as much U.S. Champi- of rooks off the board was key to nor was it unfriendly—there was seemingly onship experience. All, that is, except one maintaining the advantage 29. ... Rc8 too much nervousness to be so proximate notable competitor. Not fretting over having (Black is just lost after 29. ... Kg7? 30. before the battle began. to find several dozen “only moves” was IM Rxf7+ Kg6 31. Rxd7) 30. Bxf7+ Kg7 31. Irina Krush. After thoroughly dominating Rxc8 Bxc8 (No better is 31. ... gxf4 32. the field, she won her fifth U.S. Women’s Rc7.) 32. Rf1 and with Kamsky’s tech- King’s Indian Defense (E60) Championship with 8/9 a day earlier, and nique, White should win since Black’s GM Gata Kamsky (2819) thus avoided any of the emotional playoffs bishop is useless and he cannot immedi - GM Alejandro Ramirez (2623) she weathered last year. Krush promptly ately threat en the connect ed passed pawns. U.S. Championship, Tiebreak Game One, St. Louis, Missouri, 2013 set out on the day of the tiebreak for some 29. ... Kg7 30. Rf1 Bh3! pampering at a salon. Kamsky and Ramirez entered the playoff 1. d4 with different momentum—Kamsky buffet - Kamsky decides not to repeat the Ruy ed by the headwind of having drawn five Lopez of their round seven game. games in a row after opening with four straight wins, while a tailwind of solid 1. ... Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. g3 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 tactics and good fortune aided Ramirez, who scored four wins and two draws in According to Ramirez, a plan with a the final six rounds to close the gap. quick ... e5 and ... d5 equalizes. Ramirez won in the final round to finally 5. Bg2 Bg7 6. 0-0 0-0 7. c4 Qc7 catch Kamsky, who had been all alone in first place since round three. The run also Very committal—the queen could later included a shock tactic in their round seven be attacked by numerous pieces, but head-to-head encounter, without which Ramirez decided that White’s defense of c4 Kamsky likely would have sailed through to ... shades of Topalov-Shirov, 1998 and would also be awkward. the title without a fraction of the drama. played almost instantly. “... Bh3—wow! 8. Na3 d6 9. b3 a6 10. Bb2 Nc6 11. Qd2 Bd7 That’s not OK,” Kamsky said after the 12. Rac1 Nxd4 13. Bxd4 Bc6 14. Nb5! Head-to-head encounter game. “After that I was just trying not to lose. It was not a pleasant moment.” 30. GM Gata Kamsky (2819) ... Rbb2? doubling rooks first is a mistake GM Alejandro Ramirez (2623) due to 31. Bd5 Rxg2?? (31. ... Be8 32. U.S. Championship, St. Louis, Missouri (7), 2013 e5) 32. Rf7+ Kg8 33. Ra8+ and mates. 31. Ra7 Another way to draw is 31. gxh3 Rbb2 32. Rfa1, but allowing the rook and resulting perpetual symbolically is not fun. 31. ... Bxg2+ 32. Kg1 Bxf1 33. Bb3+ Kg6 34. Bxc2 Rb2 35. Ra6+ Kf7 36. Ra7+, Draw agreed. White improves his worst-placed piece, “My position is crumbling but he missed at the expense of the black queen. 14. ... this 30. ... Bh3 move,” Ramirez said. “I was axb5? 15. cxb5 and White will have enor - just trying not to get crushed.” After the mous pressure. move, Kamsky could not hide his astonish - 14. ... Qd7 15. Nc3 Bxg2 16. Kxg2 b5? 27. ... exf4 28. Rxf4 g5! ment and visibly chastised himself for Black’s only real weakness was the b6- The leadup to the tactic shows Ramirez throwing away his advantage. “I’ve been in square, and this move allows Kamsky a had envisioned it well in advance. that situation before and you don’t even positional tactic. Otherwise, he may have chosen 28. ... g6. know what you’re doing with your facial 17. Bxf6 Bxf6 18. Nd5 Rac8 29. Bxf7+? expressions,” Ramirez said. “Drawing makes me feel like I should go buy some White nets a pawn after 18. ... Bg7 19. The obvious move, but falling into the lottery tickets right now.” cxb5 axb5 20. Rc7. trap! “I thought for 15 minutes before 27. He added that “playing Gata is an honor” ... exf4 28. Rxf4 g5. I don’t know what he —little did he know he would be honored 19. cxb5

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Of course not 19. Nb6? Qb7+ 20. Nd5 e6. 19. ... Qxb5

20. Nxf6+ According to GM Robert Hess, White should leave the knight in the center for a while. The bishop cannot move since Nxe7+ hangs everything. Still, in a rapid game, this looks exactly like the kind of position Kamsky converts nine times out of 10. Now Black has weaknesses all over. 20. ... exf6 21. e3 Rc6 22. Rxc6 Qxc6+ 23. Kg1 Rc8 24. Rd1 Qc2 Ramirez wisely chooses active defense. 24. ... Rd8 would have been even more miserable. Still, things are grim. “I get to be tortured forever now,” he said. 25. Qxc2 Rxc2 26. a4 26. Rxd6 Rxa2 27. Rxf6 Kg7 28. Rb6 h5 and Black can probably hold (Ramirez). 26. ... Rc6 27. Rd4 Kf8 28. Rb4 Ke7 29. Rb7+ Ke6 30. a5 Rc2

Perhaps a small inaccuracy, due to White’s next move. The move 31. Rb6 was not a 2013 U.S. WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, MAY 2-13, 2013 threat, so Black should have taken this move to find a hiding place for his king. White’s plan Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Score is to get a passed a-pawn, put his rook on a8, IM IRINA KRUSH, CHAMPION 2470 x 111½½11 118 and advance the pawn to a7. When this IM 2466 0 x ½11111 117½ happens, Black’s king can not allow a on the eighth rank, nor can he hide on the WGM Tatev Abrahamyan 2280 0 ½ x 1 11 1½½16½ seventh rank due to possible skewers. WIM Iryna Zenyuk 2243 0 0 0 x ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 1 4½ 31. g4! WGM Camilla Baginskaite 2278 ½ 0 0 ½ x 1 ½ ½ 1 ½ 4½ Now if Black tries ... f5 at some point, to WGM Sabina Foisor 2300 ½ 0 0 0 0 x 01 113½ hide his king on f6, White can respond g5 WIM Anjelina Belakovskaia 2263 0 0 0 ½ ½ 1 x 0 103 and the black king is running out of WFM Alena Kats 2144 0 0 ½ ½ ½ 0 1 x 0½3 squares fast. WFM Sarah Chiang 2098 0 0 ½ 0 0 0 0 1 x 1 2½ 31. ... h5 WIM Viktorija Ni 2262 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 1 ½ 0 x 2

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(Continued from page 21) Ramirez takes action Black’s position. A perfect geometric motif—the black against that plan, even though he weakens 43. Kd3 Kf6 44. Kc3 Ke7 45. Kb3 Ra1 46. Kc4 rook continues to pull double-duty, more pawns. Had he played ... h5 earlier, keeping an eye on the a-pawn and the Ra5 47. Kb4 Ra1 48. Kb5 Rb1+ 49. Kc6 Rc1+ his defensive task would not have been as king’s invasion. difficult. 50. Kd5 Rc5+ 51. Ke4 Ra5 52. Kf4 Kf6 53. Kg4 Ra4+ 54. Kh5 Kf5 55. e4+ 32. gxh5 gxh5 33. Kg2 f5 34. Rb6 Rb2 35. Kf3 Ke5 36. Rxa6 Rxb3 37. Ra8 Ra3 38. a6 f4 One last trick. Black correctly tries to remove as many 55. ... Kf6 pawns as he can. Neither capture works 55. ... Kxe4? 56. 39. a7 Kf5 Re8+ Kf5 57. a8=Q; 55. ... Rxe4? 56. Rb8. Hiding behind the f-pawn to prevent 56. Kxh4 d5 40. Re8+ and 41. a8=Q (now we see why 56. ... Rxe4+ is also fine. Ramirez had to build a shelter). 40. Ke2 fxe3 41. fxe3 h4 42. h3 Ra4 57. Kg3 dxe4 Four of White’s five pieces are stuck. It “The endgame is drawn even without is up to his king to find a path into Black’s e- and f-pawns,” Ramirez said. Championship versus Real Life

AS MUCH AS THE CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC vegan diet during Lent, and felt noticeably women’s field were still in school. The college Center of Saint Louis provides near-perfect weaker as a result. “This morning I actually had students seemed to have it worse—they were playing conditions, no chess player can ever eggs and yogurt and it was such a treat for in finals week while several high school players compete in a vacuum. Personal lives, travel me,” she said before her key game. “I had so were homeschooled and had more flexible schedules, families, schooling—nearly every much energy. These last days have been hard. schedules. Several players said they took final player at the year’s championships had some - For this pairing to be on this day, you’ve got exams online or e-mailed papers the morning thing going on that made competing more to have faith.” She also had to deal with her before one of their rounds. “It has definitely difficult. The better they managed off the board, coach being sick, and having his computer interfered with our preparation,” GM Ray Robson 1 the better they played on the board. crash. “He had to operate in ‘safe mode’—I said. He started miserably with ⁄2/3 but then GM Gata Kamsky had a Herculean travel don’t know how he did it.” reverted to a paradoxical solution. Once his schedule. He played the FIDE Grand Prix in Zug, IM Anna Zatonskih also did not have an exams were finished, he refrained from any Switzerland the last two weeks of April. “Zug” ideal preparation session. Her coach is her morning preparation in favor of playing tennis. can mean “move” in German, and that he did. husband, GM Daniel Fridman, but he was He went 4-0 the first four rounds in which he By flying to St. Louis on May 1, he was able to playing in the European Team Championship. played tennis in the morning, even though attend the opening ceremony a day later, and The day of the Krush match, his game went several times he was on the court for three played his first round on May 3. He admitted to late, and due to the time zone difference, hours. In round nine, Robson again played being jet-lagged, but actually played better the Zatonskih was mostly on her own. tennis, then drew Kamsky and narrowly missed first half of the event. After winning, he said, “I Yaacov Norowitz is Orthodox Jewish and could a spot in the World Cup. just want to get some sleep.” A few days later, not write down his moves during the two Saturday GM Larry Christiansen’s college days are long and then he was back across the ocean to games that fell on the Sabbath. Together with the since passed. He faced the other end of the another FIDE Grand Prix in Greece, where he organizers, they arranged a novel approach using career spectrum—fatigue. Although he was finished second. All told, Kamsky played 34 stickers and many pages of blank diagrams. This nearly five times as old as the youngest player, games in six weeks in three countries with two could have led to time-pressure issues, but with FM Samuel Sevian, he still attacked like he was trans-Atlantic flights. the 30-second increment, Norowitz did not face on his parents’ medical insurance. Christiansen The crowded international schedule precluded undue pressure from the clock. He remained good- said openly he worried about his stamina since GM Hikaru Nakamura’s participation altogether. natured about his predicament. “It would have there was only one rest day. After a fast start “It’s a little bit sad because you always want to been heaven if I could eat the sushi,” Norowitz said. he stumbled in the second half, but still grabbed play in your national championship,” he said GM Yury Shulman and WIM Viktorija Ni, the the final spot in the World Cup. while calling in to the live broadcast. “But I’m only married couple competing, could not get Ni’s Next year even qualifying could be tougher going to be getting some valuable experience mother to fly in to babysit their two-year-old for many—the U.S. now has 78 grandmasters. playing against the best players in the world, so son. The only solution was for Ni to fly him to With a host of burgeoning collegiate programs it’s a tradeoff ... I’m quite convinced that 2012 her—she boarded a plane to Latvia, spent a few giving scholarships to foreign players, several was not the last U.S. Championship I’ll play.” days, returned to her home in Chicago, and then are transferring their FIDE affiliation. GM IM Irina Krush had to compete with the traveled to St. Louis. After the tournament, she Alejandro Ramirez did it years ago. Gareev did rigors of observing Orthodox Easter mid- had to fly back to Latvia to bring her son back it this year in time for the tournament. UMBC tournament. Indeed, the conflict caused GM home. graduate GM Sergey Erenburg (ELO 2615) just Alex Lenderman to decline his invitation GM Timur Gareev had a 33-board blindfold switched as well. Webster University recruit completely (he played in the 2013 Continental exhibition only two days before the champi- GM Fidel Corrales Jimenez (2617) of Cuba said Championship instead). Krush was out until onship. Although he only ate fresh fruit during he plans to change after the required two-year 1:00 a.m. attending services the morning the 10-hour marathon, he never complained of waiting period, and there are others rumored to before the Zatonskih matchup on Sunday (their being tired once the main event began. join him. There was even an effort this year to game fell on Easter itself). “I thought it was The most common burden faced by players have world top-five GM play, interesting timing that we should play on this was their high school and college studies. One- but he was ineligible since his affiliation is Italy day,” Krush said. She had been following a third of the men’s field and one-half of the and the tournament doubled as a zonal. ~M.K.

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58. Kf4 Kg7 59. h4 Kh7 60. h5 Kg7 61. h6+ Kh7 62. Ke3 f5 63. Kf4 Ra6, Draw agreed. “We’re old people, we need to start playing the ... and there are no more tricks to try. A great defensive effort for Ramirez. Spanish before we die.” ~RAMIREZ After that close shave, the players had 15 minutes to regroup for the second game. Kamsky mostly sat at the board, slightly better! (Ramirez). 40. ... f5 41. Rc3 Ke7 42. Re3+ while Ramirez moved outside the ropes and chatted with supporters (he neces - 31. ... Kf7 32. Rb7+ Ke8 33. Rb1 This looks safer than 42. Rxf3, when sarily had a larger following since there Unlike game one, Ramirez scrambles after 42. ... Rc2 43. Rxf5 Rxc4, if Black can were so many younger players represented back for passive defense. get his rook to e5, there could be issues. in both championships). Ramirez returned, 33. ... Kd7 34. Rd1 h5 42. ... Kf6 43. Re6+ Kg5 44. Rxd6 Rc2 45. Rc6 and after another round of musical chairs, Kf4 46. Rh6 they sat for the rematch. Ramirez played Seemingly shutting down any g2-g4 an early a4-system in the , plans for White. The continuation 46. Rxc5 Rc1+ 47. Kh2 Rf1 48. Rc7 Rxf2+ 49. Kg1 Rd2 50. Kf1 also mirroring the same opening Kamsky 35. g4! played against him in their classical time draws, but the f3-pawn looks very intimi- control game. “We’re old people, we need dating, especially with the clock ticking down. to start playing the Spanish before we 46. ... Kg5 47. Rh8 Rxc4 48. d6 Rd4 49. Rc8 die,” the 24-year-old Ramirez said. Rxd6 50. Rxc5 Kg4 51. Rc4+ Kh3 52. Rc1 Rg6+ A mirror image GM Alejandro Ramirez (2623) GM Gata Kamsky (2819) U.S. Championship, Tiebreak Game Two, St. Louis, Missouri, 2013

It takes a bit of time for the computer to find the move. With Black finally gearing up for ... e5-e4, White offers a pawn to secure the square for his knight. 35. ... hxg4 36. hxg4 e4! Here Ramirez took more than a minute Determined to open the bishop while of his dwindling time to play ... depriving the knight of e4. Kamsky avoids 53. Kh1 36. ... fxg4 37. Nd2 when White is OK. The computer thinks Black has an advantage, ... when 53. Kf1 would lose on the spot but computers do not under stand fortresses to 53. ... Kh2. “By this point I was exhaust - Once again Ramirez has an uphill climb too well. 37. Nh2 would be fine also. ed,” Ramirez said. for the draw. This time his task is more difficult—d3 is very weak and the black 37. dxe4 fxg4 38. e5!! 53. ... Rg2 54. Rc2 bishop is about to come alive. Kamsky shook his head, perhaps only 30. ... Bf6 seeing 54. Rf1? Kh4 and White is in Zug - zwang. Too easy of a move to miss? Your Less effective is 30. ... Kf7? 31. Nxe5+ reporter missed Rc2 at first also. Even dxe5 32. d6 Rd2 33. dxe7 Rxd3 34. Rc7 the jour nalists were tired. when White is not worse. 54. ... Rg7 55. Rc3 Kg4 56. Rc4+ f4 57. Rc8 31. Rb8+ Kf5 58. Rc3! A random check which leads to passive defense, but Ramirez had a key decision here. He could have gone for activity, but he had to choose carefully. 31. Rd7? e4! 32. dxe4 Ra1+! 33. Kh2 fxe4 34. Ng1 (No better is 34. Nd2 e3!! 35. fxe3 Be5+ 36. g3 You take my pawn. No you take mine. Ra2) 34. ... Be5+ 35. Kh1 Rf1 is hopeless No, I insist! and pitiful for White; 31. g4! a great 38. ... gxf3 resource, countering Black’s intended pawn thrust with one of his own 31. ... e4 Possibly stronger was 38. ... dxe5 39. (Much worse is 31. ... fxg4?! 32. hxg4 and Nd2 Rc2 White controls e4) 32. dxe4 fxe4 33. g5 39. exf6 gxf6 40. Rc1 Bd4 34. g6!! hxg6 35. Rb8+ Kf7 (Fatal is 35. ... Kh7?? 36. Ng5+ Kh6 37. Nf7+ Kh5 Black has more tricks than in game Allowing Kamsky’s king to invade, but 38. Rh8 mate) 36. Ng5+ and White is one, but his extra pawn is not very useful. Ramirez had the brilliant plan all worked out.

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58. ... Ke4 59. Rc4+ Kd3 60. Rxf4 Ke2 61. Ra4 but time-depleted Ramirez have enough Kxf2 defensive grit to hold out for one more game? The morning of the tiebreak, Kamsky said afterward he had almost an Ramirez said his chances to win were identical ending against Ian Nepomni- “three to one or four to one” but he added achtchi in the 2011 World Cup, where his that they improved if the match lasted super-grandmaster opponent was not able until the Armageddon game. “When you to hold a book draw. have uneven time controls and you have 62. Ra2+ Kg3 63. Kg1 Rb7 64. Rg2+!, Draw an extra rule in play like Black gets draw agreed. odds, things just change.” The only move that draws! If the king backs up, White’s rook gets behind the King’s Indian Defense (E60) king for a series of endless checks. GM Gata Kamsky (2819) succession by Kamsky, who found this Upon the rook landing on g2, Kamsky GM Alejandro Ramirez (2623) great maneuver to unpin his knight and broke his taciturn focus, looked up at Ramirez, U.S. Championship, Armageddon Game, 2013 keep it poised to invade via c6. Black’s grinned and laughed. being a rare knight is the only piece keeping his stranger to a championship-deciding game, 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. g3 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 5. position together, stopping both Nc6 and Kamsky’s reflexive, un cen sored reaction broke Bg2 Bg7 6. 0-0 0-0 7. c4 Qc7 8. Na3 d6 9. Qxf7+, so Ramirez decided to reinforce it. all the normal protocols as spectators and Ndb5 Qd8 10. Bg5 Nc6 11. Qd2 a6 12. Nc3 32. ... Qc7 33. a4 bxa4 34. bxa4 f5 Weakening, but Black wanted to relieve his knight of one of his duties. Upon the rook landing on g2, Kamsky broke 35. Nc6 Nxc6 36. Qxc7 Rxc7 37. dxc6 his taciturn focus, looked up at Ramirez, grinned and laughed.

players alike broke the monastic silence with Bf5 13. e4 Be6 14. Nd5 Nd7 15. Rac1 Rc8 16. a hearty chuckle. b3 Re8 17. h3 Nde5 18. Kh1 Rb8 19. Nc2 Qd7 The levity lasted only a few seconds 20. Nb6 Qd8 21. Be3 Nd7 22. Nd5 Nc5 23. f4 before arbiters stepped in and informed the b5 24. cxb5 axb5 25. f5 Bxd5 26. exd5 Ne5 players of the rules of the required 27. Nb4 Armageddon bidding match, a frequent guest in St. Louis in the past few years. Ramirez thought afterward that Black When asked before the playoff if he had might be able to hold. A good try would be given any thought to a bid should the to get the bishop to e5, the king activated, match last this far, Ramirez surprisingly and hold tight. said he had not, preferring to worry about the rapid games first. “I want to just get to 37. ... e5? the Armageddon game before I even think Natural but losing. Again Ramirez wants about it, then I’ll just conjure something to be active, and hopes to get his pawn to up,” he had said that morning. e4, where the chain will complement his Kamsky had been down this road before, bishop and give him some much-needed bidding against GM Yury Shulman for the space. Unfortunately there is a tactical 2010 crown. Back then, he outbid Shulman refutation. easily, but was “rewarded” with only 25 minutes to Shulman’s 60 (Kamsky, playing The two reprised their opening from the 38. Bd5+ Kf8 39. g4 that endgame largely on increment, nar - first tiebreak game, but Kamsky wisely rowly prevailed by using his draw odds). kept more pieces on the board to try to Black now loses material or has his This year the winning bid would only yield push his starting time advantage. pawns blockaded on the wrong color. 45 minutes to White (with a five-second 27. ... Qa5! 39. ... Ke7 40. gxf5 gxf5 41. Rxf5 Kd6 42. Bf3 increment). Much speculation among other Ra7 43. Rg5 e4 44. Bxe4 Be5 45. Rg6+ Kc5 players went into deciding the optimum Trying to paralyze the white queen and 46. Bf3 Kb6 game-theory bid. The sealed envelopes were knight. Again, Ramirez chooses active Black loses his bishop after 46. ... Rxa4 mighty close. Ramirez decided on 19 min- defense rather than tethering himself to the 47. c7 Bxc7 48. Rc6+. utes, 45 seconds. Chief International Arbiter c5-knight, but Kamsky uses a lot of his Franc Guadalupe then unsealed Kamsky’s extra time to find the right path. 47. Rg5 Ra5 48. h4 Kc7 49. h5 Kd6 50. h6 envelope—20 minutes even. Both players Rxa4 51. Rxe5! Kxe5 52. c7, Black resigned. clearly wanted black, but Ramirez won the 28. Bxc5 dxc5 29. Rxc5 Rbc8 30. Rxc8 Rxc8 bid by a matter of seconds. He would play 31. fxg6 hxg6 32. Qf4 “Kamsky gave me no chances in the black with less time but with draw odds. playoff,” Ramirez said. The ratio of time advantage—about 2.3:1 (see diagram top of next column) —was almost exactly the same Kamsky After playing near-perfect defense for used to win in 2010. Would a stalwart The last few moves were played in quick the first two rapid games, the upstart

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Ramirez finally slipped against the now closer to another world championship 1. Nf3 top-ten world player. Kamsky’s unyielding opportunity. This time around, he took A surprise. Anna usually opens with 1. pressure pocketed him his fourth title, less than a week off before flying to Greece d4. I spent a couple of minutes trying to and $30,000 to his opponent’s $20,000. and finishing second in a FIDE Grand figure out what inspired her change, and “It feels a little bit awkward—it almost Prix event, a tournament he led going into also wondering if I should use this oppor - felt like we were equals,” Kamsky said. “I the final round. He catapulted back into tunity to deviate from my preparation as was starting to get really nervous. It wasn’t the top ten in the process, and achieved a well. clear until the last move. The way he personal-best rating of 2763. For Kamsky, played against me—it’s a different Ramirez the skill and energy is clearly still there. 1. ... Nf6 2. c4 g6 than a year ago.” In the 2012 event, In the 2013 U.S. Women’s Championship, I decided to stick to the plan. There are Ramirez’s first championship appearance, the key perennial matchup be tween Krush lots of openings to try to equalize with, but the duo played a regular time-control game and IM Anna Zatonskih came much earlier on the day of the Lord’s victory you should in which Ramirez said he got “destroyed.” in the tournament. While the men played also play for victory! For Ramirez, who never expected to a 24-player Swiss, the women had their achieve even a second-place finish, is this traditional 10-player round robin. The 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. d4 0-0 5. e4 tournament his best ever? “I would say it drawing of lots scheduled the top two is one, two and three!” he said. When women, winners of the last seven champi- No 5. g3?—another small surprise from asked what he would do with his career- onships, to duel in round three. Unlike the Anna. best winnings, Ramirez replied, “I already relative parity in the U.S. Championship, 5. ... d6 6. Be2 e5 7. 0-0 Nc6 8. d5 have a car but I might fix the one I have the two women have proven themselves to right now.” be so far ahead of the field that even a few “The money is always nice, but it is draws here and there could allow the other more important to me to win a game,” to become nearly uncatch able. Kamsky said, not relishing that if he had The twin IMs did their part early on, won the Armageddon bid he might have both winning their first two games to enter won the title with eight straight draws. “I the pivotal head-to-head meeting co-leading consider myself one of the strongest rapid the event (WGM Tatev Abrahamyan, easily players in the world. I didn’t feel like I the best player without a championship deserved to win (the championship without title, also stood at 2/2). Although many winning a game).” chess fans eagerly await the continuation According to his fellow players, Kamsky’s of their rivalry each year, Krush insisted middlegame understanding and endgame that “I don’t have any special feelings going technique made up for his lackluster into these games.” openings. “He doesn’t have confidence in Zatonskih got white, but Krush won the From the point of view of my preparation, his openings,” GM Joel Benjamin said preparation battle by playing the King’s Indian this was a stunning (and not very pleasant) following their draw in round five. “I’m Defense unexpectedly, which Zatonskih turn of events. A mainline King’s Indian? not worried about the opening, it’s what admitted was not her focus. Krush also Anna had never played it before. I thought comes after.” GM Alex Onischuk con- trotted it out against her in 2008, but has we were at least heading for 8. Be3, curred. “This is how Gata plays chess. since played the black side of the Queen’s Fridman-Naiditsch, Grenke Remember the [2012] Olympiad? If you Gambit Accepted, Catalan, Pirc and Benoni. 2013. Now I had to face the possibility of look at his positions after move 25, any “It’s actually pretty difficult to prepare for making one inaccurate move and losing the other decent GM would score maybe 50 me because you don’t know what I’m going entire right-hand part of the board. This percent. But Gata got like +6.” to do,” Krush said. made me a little anxious. But my Kamsky said he was pleased that he was unchanging goal for the tourna ment was being cheered on by 2012 winner GM Hikaru to always hold on to my inner peace, and King’s Indian Defense, so even this didn't unsettle me too much. Nakamura, who did not defend his title as he Classical Variation (E99) was away competing in a super-tournament IM Anna Zatonskih (2501) 8. ... Ne7 9. Ne1 Nd7 10. Nd3 in Norway. Then Kamsky expressed a strange IM Irina Krush (2489) sentiment for a newly-crowned champion— A line that I’d played for many years with U.S. Women’s Championship, St. Louis, Missouri white, but Anna does it a little differ ently. he wished that someone else had won. “It (3), 2013 makes me sad,” Kamsky, days shy of his Notes by Krush 10. ... f5 11. f3!? 39th birthday, said of his last two titles. “I was kind of hoping one of the younger players This third round game was played on a 11. Bd2 is what I used to play, but it would win. I have only a couple of years very special day, May 5th, Orthodox Easter. allows 11. ... fxe4, a good equalizing try. left. It’s time for somebody else to come up When I realized at the drawing of lots that 11. ... f4 [with Nakamura].” Kamsky hoped to have my most critical game of the tournament Nakamura back next year. “I hope to get would fall on this day, I could not help Now that the bishop can’t come to g4, my revenge on him,” he said, without malice. but see something symbolic in that. On one Black can safely advance with that pawn. “He killed me last year.” Ramirez wanted a hand, it wasn’t ideal—the first few days of 12. Bd2 h5 13. Rc1 g5 rematch too—“I look forward to playing Gata the tournament were particularly hard, as next year and hopefully beating him.” they were the last days of the Holy Week (see diagram next page) The talk of nearing retirement for and I tried to spend as much time in Kamsky never seems too genuine, or church as I could. If it were up to me, I 14. Be1 necessary, in St. Louis. When he last won would’ve put this game further on in the the event in 2011, he also hinted at his event, when I’d be able to focus on it 100 This move was a big relief to me. White playing days being numbered. Then percent. But on the other hand, I knew that is mixing two lines (10. Nd3 and 10. Be3), Kamsky promptly flew to Russia and upset there are no accidents in life, so I just both of which I’ve played with white. The GM Veselin Topalov in a match to inch trusted that it was all for the best. bishop is supposedly heading to f2, but

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certain point, but definitely not in this part. I was really impressed with his coaching strategy of concealing the truth of my bad play from me. I can tell you for sure, at this stage, the fine points of how to play the King’s Indian were not going to be nearly as useful to me as having confidence that I was playing well. Now that I think back to it, my coach was pos - itive every day, giving me only mild feedback on what I could have done better. He is much harder on me at home. Now 18. cxd6 axb5 19. dxc7 is a much better instead of going there in two moves (Be3- version for Black, because ... Rf7 is more f2), he takes three. I’d be more worried useful than Qc2. about something direct like 14. c5. 18. ... g4 14. ... Ng6 15. c5! The move 18. ... Bf8! would have been White gets back on the right track. I in the spirit of the King’s Indian: 19. Nc4 thought a little about taking this pawn, but (19. cxd6 Bxd6! 20. Nc5 Nf8) 19. ... g4 20. not too seriously; any opening of the Ba5 (20. cxd6 Bxd6) 20. ... Qe8! 21. cxd6 queenside should be good for White. Bxd6 22. Nxd6 cxd6 The key is to 15. ... Nf6 16. Nb5 Rf7 recapture on d6 with the bishop, getting rid of this poor piece. I totally underappre- I considered 16. ... a6 but was afraid of ciated this idea, thinking only that it’d the typical piece sacrifice 17. cxd6 axb5 18. make the c5-square too weak. Definitely dxc7 Qd7 19. Qb3; the computer shows my lack of King’s Indian experience became Doesn’t this look overwhelming for that type of position to be in White’s favor obvious in this decision. Black? ... Nh4 is coming ... usually. 19. Nc4 gxf3 32. Nc8! 17. Qc2 The try19. ... Bf8! was not too late, as I totally overlooked this counterattack. 17. cxd6 cxd6 18. Qc2 Ne8 19. Bf2 g4 Anna had not played 19. cxd6. I got down to about two minutes here with typical counterplay; 20. Nxa7 is met looking for a forced win. I was sure it was with 20. ... Bd7. 20. Bxf3 Bg4 there. How could it not be? Finally I had 17. ... a6 18. Na3 So my position is pretty dubious here. no choice but to give up on a winning line White has different ways to prove that, and make a move. But you know what? but my coach liked 21. Qe2! which would There is no win. It’s just an equal position. stop my regrouping with ... Nh7. Then During the game I didn’t know that White plays Bf2 and doubles on the c- though, and psychologically it was difficult file. because I felt like I had failed to find it. 21. Qf2 32. ... Bf8 This move didn’t look punishing enough. The line 32. ... Nh4 33. Nxe7+ Kh7 34. Ng8! Kxg8 35. Rxg7+ Kxg7 36. Bxd6 is an 21. ... Bf8 22. cxd6 cxd6 example of what can happen to Black if Still reluctant to play ... Bxd6. It’s funny she’s exceedingly ambitious. how in the end I will be so eager to trade 33. Rxg7+ Kxg7 34. Nb6 Be7 35. Qg1 that bishop. Now I felt like the tables had turned. I got nervous after this move, as Nc4, 23. Kh1 Nh7 24. Bb4 Unexpectedly, White is threatening to win cxd6 and Ba5 with an invasion on b6 is This move was a red flag, and I immedi - the ... Bh3 with Nf2. A few moves ago I had coming. If I lose the light squared bishop, ately remembered some Korchnoi games. been looking for a win, now with the seconds I'll probably lose the game. And I just ticking down I’m about to lose a piece. I couldn’t solve this problem in a good way. 24. ... Qf6 tried hard not to panic and found ... The continuation I played in the game— Running away from Qb6! 35. ... Bd8 36. Nc4 Bc7 37. Be1 Kf7 38. Bf2 taking on f3 to free up the g4-square— Nh4 39. Ne1 b5 40. Nb6 seemed pretty artificial, but it’s the only 25. Rc2 Ng5 26. Rfc1 Rg7 thing I found. Now here’s a funny story: Also possible was 40. Na3 Ba5 41. Nac2, after this game my coach praised my play, (see diagram top of next column) but it’s understandable that with little saying I had played great. He mentioned time, Anna didn’t want the bishop to be I was pretty pleased with this position. how I should have considered capturing on activated on a5. I’ve got a nice little army on the g-file, and d6 with the bishop (as you’ll see in the line the queenside has not been lost yet. I was 40. ... Qd8 below), but it didn’t seem like big criticism. not sure how White planned to make But after the tournament, he wasn’t shy progress there. (see diagram next page) about expressing his real opinion of my opening play with “I thought you said 27. Nb6 Re8 28. Rc7 Ree7 29. Rxe7 Bxe7 30. So with less-than-perfect play in time you’d studied KID positions!!” What he’d Rc7 Nxf3 31. gxf3 Bh3 trouble, we arrived at this position. I was said during the tournament was only disappointed at having my “win” escape, partly true—that I played well after a (see second diagram next column) and although I preferred my position, I

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2013 U.S. Championship, St. Louis, Missouri, May 2-13, 2013 Rank Player Pre-Rating Perf. Rating Score 1 GM GATA KAMSKY, CHAMPION 2741 2733 6½ 2 GM Alejandro Ramirez 2551 2737 6½ 3 GM Alexander Onischuk 2666 2670 6 4 GM Timur Gareev 2674 2690 6 5 GM Conrad Holt 2513 2679 5½ 6 GM Larry M. Christiansen 2579 2623 5 7 GM Alexander Shabalov 2544 2626 5 8 GM Ray Robson 2620 2613 5 9 IM Kayden W. Troff 2421 2614 5 10 GM Joel Benjamin 2534 2644 5 11 GM Varuzhan Akobian 2616 2554 5 12 Yaacov Norowitz 2451 2543 4½ 13 GM Samuel L. Shankland 2612 2521 4½ 14 GM Gregory S. Kaidanov 2593 2457 4 15 GM Yury Shulman 2570 2484 4 16 GM Benjamin Finegold 2505 2522 4 17 FM Samuel Sevian 2371 2474 4 18 GM Robert L. Hess 2595 2460 4 19 FM John Daniel Bryant 2442 2471 3½ 20 GM Alexander Ivanov 2529 2408 3 21 GM Marc T. Arnold 2538 2425 3 22 FM Jorge E. Sammour-Hasbun 2463 2422 3 23 GM Melikset Khachiyan 2518 2431 3 24 GM Alexander Stripunsky 2570 2415 3

“I was just trying not to get crushed.” ~Ramirez (above, at the Sinquefield Reserve), commenting on the first Armageddon game

queen, and after an exchange on b6, I won’t be able to move away from the g5- square. On g6 the knight is very solid and makes my king much safer to the Qg5 incursion. 42. a4 Bxb6 Bye bye, dear bishop. You did well for a KID bishop. 43. Bxb6 Qc8 I missed the simple and deep finesse 43. ... Qd7!! which wins the game. Either was not at all sure I could win it. White takes on b5, allowing ... Qxb5 and White’s position is getting close to a breaking point, but what I have is not 41. b4 ... Qe2 or if she plays a4-a5, then back to enough. I realized the ... Ng6 needs to c8 and the b4-pawn won’t have protection con trib ute more. I envisioned putting it The continuation 41. Na8 Ba5 (41. ... from Ba5 anymore. Bb8 42. Ba7) 42. Bb6 would probably somewhere on g5, to make sacrifices on e4 have been a better idea. 44. axb5 axb5 45. Qf2 possible. 46. ... Nf8 47. Qa7+ 41. ... Ng6! A key point behind. 41. ... Ng6 reveals itself in the following line: 45. Qg5 Qc3 46. There is not much to move, and we are I thought for a long time here, and Bf2 Qc4 and Black infiltrates on f1 without back down to a couple minutes, so I managed to come up with this slightly having to worry about the knight hanging. suppose this is logical. paradoxical move. Why retreat the active 45. ... Qc4 46. Ba5 PHOTO: DANIEL MEYROM PHOTO: knight? Well, firstly it ties down the 47. ... Nd7 48. Qf2 Nf6 49. Qa7+ Kg6 50. Qg1+

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would give me more motivation!” Krush The final hurdle joked. Only the U.S. Championship offered WGM Tatev Abrahamyan (2385) a $64,000 bonus for a perfect score of IM Irina Krush (2489) nine wins in nine games—Kamsky’s 4-0 U.S. Women's Championship (7), St. Louis, start this year was the closest anyone had Missouri, 2013 come since the prize was first offered in 2009. No one else had even achieved 3-0 before this year; in 2007 GM Alex Shabalov won his first five en route to the title before the prize existed (thanks to his big lead that year, Shabalov also remains the last player to lose a game and still win the U.S. Championship). 50. ... Ng4! After her round-five win over tournament newcomer WFM Sarah Chiang, Krush Suddenly this move presented itself. displayed an element of sportsmanship The knight had better plans for itself than not usually found at a high-level event. I did. The number one seed took time to give a 51. fxg4 pep talk to the bottom-seeded Chiang, who 39. ... Ra6 had now lost her first five games. “You This was cooperative. After I played 50. have to use the rest day to reset yourself,” Combining attack with defense. Krush ... Ng4, I noticed that 51. Ng2 still offered Krush said while an appreciative Chiang guards her only weakness and prepares ... resistance. As I was trying to work it out, nodded in agreement. Krush then related a5-a4 and a deadly opening of the a-file. Anna took the knight. a few bad tournaments of her own, letting After sacrificing her g-pawn many moves 51. ... Qxe4+ 52. Ng2 hxg4 53. Qf2 Qxd5 54. the teenager know that it happens to ago, Abrahamyan has to try to get Qc2+ Kg7 55. Bc7 f3 56. Kg1 everyone. “She said, ‘You have to treat the something going on the kingside. rest of the tournament like it’s a whole 40. h4 g4! 41. f4 56. Ne3 f2+ 57. Nxd5 f1=Q mate. new tournament,’” Chiang said—she went 1 56. ... Bxg2 57. Kf2 Qd4+ 58. Kg3 Qf4+ 59. Kf2 on to win 2 ⁄2 out of her last four to avoid a Worse is 41. fxg4?, when 41. ... Bxg4 Qxh2 60. Qf5 Bh3+, White resigned. last-place finish. forks the rooks. Krush’s perfection was derailed in round 41. ... g3!? A tough game which was only decided six when she drew WGM Sabina Foisor. in the last few minutes. My opening choice She was black, and had a one-point lead, Suddenly that extra pawn goes from a had been risky, but the payoff was huge— but still chastised herself for not compli- defensive blockader to a soon-to-be queen, the path to the Championship had been cating the game more. It was not hubris— but the simple 41. ... Bf7 to avoid the cleared of the biggest obstacle. she wanted to keep extending her lead, would have done just fine. 41. ... Bf7 42. f5 Krush knew the surprise opening worked. hopefully to put the tournament out of Rg7 43. Rh6 g3 44. Qg2 a4 and White simply “When your opponent gives you a free reach even before her final round. cannot defend both sides of the board. tempo, that’s a pretty good feeling,” she In round seven, she faced a host of 42. f5 Rg7 43. fxe6 g2 said. “I don’t have a lot of experience in the imbalances against WIM Viktorija Ni before main-line King’s Indian. You might need to her opponent blundered in . “I know 20 or 25 moves out of the opening, only allow one game per tournament to be but you also need experience as White. like this,” Krush said upon moving to Today we were both uncomfortable. 1 6 ⁄2/7. “Sometimes I play like an idiot in “At some point I’ve got five pieces on time pressure. And sometimes it all gels the g-file, and Hey! I’ve still got a rook on and I don’t know why. It’s hard not to the queenside! That’s a good sign—when clam up a little bit. I haven’t figured out you haven’t even lost anything on the how to avoid that.” She said that although queenside. Then I got into a little better it is clear who her main competition is, she endgame. There was that does not find it easy playing the rest of the theme. I think she had five pieces left and field. “Sometimes it’s harder for me to play four couldn’t move.” the lower-rated people—the players that Krush’s support team used some tactics aren’t in the running to win the tourna - too. She revealed that her coach, GM ment. I have everything to lose. It makes 44. e7? Giorgi Kacheishvili, complimented her on me nervous. You know you need to win Natural, but missing the brilliant and far the game afterward, only to renounce his today. It’s part of the script.” praise after she won the tournament. He from obvious 44. Qd5! Qxd5 Black cannot Krush’s final real hurdle came in round afford to allow e7+, so she must activate did not like the 19. ... gxf3, 20. ... Bg4 plan eight against Abrahamyan, who kept pace at all. Krush said Kacheishvili did not White’s long-imprisoned bishop 45. exd5 and remained one point back. Abrahamyan g1=Q 46. Bxh7+ Kf8 47. Rxg1 Rxg1+ 48. want her to lose confidence in the middle said that remaining in control of your own of the event. Kc2 and White’s strong passed pawns, title destiny is vital. “It’s very important combined with the lack of communication She went on to stretch her lead by because (otherwise) you have to worry of Black’s rooks, means the game is highly remaining perfect, winning in rounds four about your game and other games. It great - unclear. and five. Abrahamyan avoided losing, but ly increases your chances.” a sprinkling of draws left her one point 44. ... Ra8 45. Rg5 fxg5 46. Qxg2 gxh4 47. back going in to the only rest day. “They Qh3 Rxe7 48. Qxh4 Rg7 49. Qf6 Rg6 50. Qe7 should really have a Fischer prize, that (see game top of next column) Rf8, White resigned.

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... Rg1 is coming, ending all hope for year, even if I had to crawl to a game.” pushed too far in a few games, but he White. Besides the winners and second-place also produced some blistering attacks. On missing 44. Qd5, Krush said, “I finishers, other players turned in solid Time will tell if he adopts a more measured think it would have cost me a few years of results in St. Louis. IM Kayden Troff approach to his next championship. my life if I’d seen it.” Still the tournament earned his first grandmaster with Five players also qualified for the 2013 was not over. Since Zatonskih rebounded 5/9. It was his third last-round chance to World Cup in August in Norway. Kamsky 1 with 4 ⁄2/5 after her round three loss, she earn a norm. “This time was scary,” Troff was already in by rating, and Shabalov and lurked one point back and was the only said. “Black against Onischuk. But I got GM Gregory Kaidanov punched their tickets one who could theoretically catch Krush through it. Next time I hope they at least at the 2012 Continental Championship. going into the last round. “Clinching a tie know my name.” Troff, the current Under- Joining them will be Ramirez, Onischuk, for first doesn’t make me happy in any 14 World champion who turned 15 mid- Gareev, GM Conrad Holt (who but for a way,” Krush said after round eight. tournament, seemed much more mature final-round endgame would have than that. Several players and fans com - finished tied for third) and Christiansen. Round nine never really offered any mented on his pleasant mix of talent, For the women, the top three—Krush, doubts. Krush won a pawn for no compen- maturity and affability. Zatonskih and Abrahamyan—qualified for sation against WGM Camilla Baginskaite, Tied with him were GMs Larry Christiansen the next Women’s World Championship in then traded down into a basic knight- and Shabalov, who shared a curious and 2014 (the tournament takes place yearly and-pawn endgame. Out of nowhere, rare feat. Neither man played any drawn but alternates between a one-on-one match Baginskaite’s king got close to an infiltra - games (both had five wins, four losses) but in odd years and a 64-player knock out in tion, while on another board Zatonskih they still achieved a plus score. According to even years). was winning. Practicality set in—Krush U.S. Championship amateur statistician Ed IM-elect Yaacov Norowitz achieved his decided to end any heroics and offer the Gonsalves, the last time that happened at a goal of an even score, while getting his first draw that she knew would be accepted (a U.S. Championship was in 2002 when IM taste of elite round-robins. “In the first perfect score was out of reach anyway, but Donny Ariel went +5-4=0, and before that you round, Larry (Christiansen) just killed me 1 she could have tied her 1998 score of 8⁄2/9; have to go all the way back to 1963-64 when in one of my main openings and everyone WGM Anna Akhsharumova has the only Bobby Fischer went 11-0, creating the name - just hopped on the train. He exposed the perfect score in history with 9/9 in 1987). sake bonus prize. Shabalov’s tactical acumen hole. I tried to make little adjustments but “I’m supposed to win this endgame but all lasted until the final round. He was worse but it’s tough.” Twelve-year-old FM Samuel of a sudden I allowed this counterplay,” went for broke. Sevian became the youngest-ever player Krush said. “I decided to offer the draw at a U.S. Championship (scoring 4/9 and before things got out of hand. Going for broke earning an international master norm in the After several years of flip-flopping titles, GM Ben Finegold (2572) process), narrowly edging GM Ray Robson’s Krush successfully defended her crown for GM Alex Shabalov (2620) previous record. FM John Bryant, qualifier the first time, but not because of a substand - from the 2012 U.S. Open, played sparkling U.S. Championship (9), St. Louis, Missouri, 2013 1 ard result from her main rival. Zatonskih chess early on, going 2 ⁄2/3 against GMs finished very respectably in second with Yury Shulman, Kaidanov, and Robson. 1 7 ⁄2/9 and a performance rating of 2539, Though he sputtered home with only two 1 good enough to pick up 16 rating points draws in the final six games, his 3 ⁄2/9 was (Krush’s performance rating was 2620 but still good enough for an international master was not eligible for a grandmaster norm; she norm (curiously his first, though he does still picked up 24 points). have two grandmaster norms). Like last year, Krush heaped praise on Krush now has one more title than her coach, Kacheishvili, who was sick Zatonskih, but she promised she will not throughout much of this tournament but rest on her laurels. “My plan is not to just continued to get her ready for every round. sit on what I’ve achieved and let people “He’s been trying as hard in his prepara - climb past me. I just don’t study enough. tion as I have been in my games. When That’s a big part of the problem. I spend too someone does all this work, what right much time making salads, too much time do I have to spoil it?” Krush said. White just played 22. Raf1. He could not studying chess. I need to work out a She actually received two checks while in have consolidated by trading off the pesky regime. I don’t spend my time super St. Louis, only differentiated by a hand ful knight, but his normal-looking developing efficiently. If it would have been easy for me, of zeroes. One was for $18, reim burse ment move is swiftly punished by ... I would have done it. I’ve known this for a for a taxi ride she took while helping the 22. ... Ne2+!, White resigned. long time.” She added that she needs to host chess club at an event in Washington, improve her play in dynamic positions. D.C. The other was for $18,000. Her It is all over—White resigned in view of “Those kinds of things would get me over winner’s check was of the Publishers 23. Kh1 (23. Rxe2 Rxf1+ 24. Kxf1 Rd1+ 25. 2500, and I don't mean 2501.” Clearing House size, which she held up Re1 Rxe1 mate) 23. ... Rxf2 (even better Kamsky has a penchant for dedicating proudly at the awards ceremony while than 23. ... Ng3+) 24. Bxf2 Qxf2! 25. Rb1 U.S. Championship titles to those that are wearing a new coral-colored dress. “If I had Nf4 26. Rg1 Rd1! or 26. ... Nh3! 27. gxh3 close to him. The playoff extension gave him not won, I wouldn’t have worn something Qf3+ 28. Rg2 Rd1 mate. a chance to win on a special day. “My son quite as celebratory. I might be buying an is four years old today,” Kamsky said after apartment soon. And I’ll probably take a trip Without any losses, Onischuk quietly his tiebreak victory. “This was a gift for somewhere. I like to travel to exotic places. finished with 6/9 and tied for third, along him.” Does his son play chess yet? Yes. He It is such an important tournament for with second-seeded GM Timur Gareev, watches his dad’s games on the site me. My whole year’s budget rests on this who recently transferred his FIDE affilia- Chessbomb.com, which runs the Houdini tournament. Unless I’m living in a monas- tion to the U.S. The always-ebullient and color-codes the quality of tery with no worldly pursuits at all, I could Gareev said his goal was to try to win the moves. “Some times, he says, ‘How can not afford to miss it—even if I am sick one every game. Being dogmatic meant he you make all those red moves?’”

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Before & After Compensation for Inferior Pawns

A former Chess Life editor shows how he has handled a strategic idea— accepting inferior pawns in exchange for piece activity—as he rose up the ratings ranks from A-player to master.

By PETER KURZDORFER

laying a chess game as a sometimes happens that White will GOOD KNIGHT VERSUS BAD BISHOP class player, an expert, and exchange a bishop for a knight on c6 in the The first one taught me a valuable lesson a master are different , Black recapturing with the b- about the minor pieces. I had read about experiences. As a competitor pawn, either deliberately or by force, thus good knights and bad bishops before; gains knowledge and accepting an inferior in Pawn Power in Chess by Hans Kmoch, experience, he becomes order to gain piece activity. This has been along with many other middlegame tomes, surer of himself; the ideas a favorite theme of mine, but I have not and annotations to many grandmaster a master executes are always been successful in implementing it. games all covered the subject. But getting P better thought out and are In the following snapshots, which took on the wrong side of an endgame backed up with a deeper understanding place quite a while ago when most of my dominated by the oppo nent’s knight and than in the old days. youthful energy was directed toward trying to hold the position with the inferior To give an idea of the change that takes improving my play, I defended such posi - piece was a real eye-opener. I was an over- place in an improving tournament player’s tions, attempting to carry out the leitmotif the-board A-class player at the time, honing thinking, I present a single strategic idea, as an A-class player, as an expert, and as my skills through postal encounters like developed in my games over the years: It a master. this one:

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Giuoco Piano (C50) mised pawns. I also have a slight cramp to Curtis Hutchings Jr. deal with, and knew that Capablanca had Peter Kurzdorfer a wonderful way of dealing with such Correspondence, 1978 situations; exchange some pieces. There - fore, I should play 11. … Bxf5 12. Qxf5 Re8 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. 0-0 Nf6 5. d4 13. Rd1 Nd7 14. Be3 Bf6 and be poised for Bxd4?! 6. Nxd4 exd4 7. e5 d5 8. Bb5 Ne4 9. the middlegame without too much of a Qxd4 0-0 10. Bxc6 bxc6 11. f3 Ng5 12. Bxg5 disadvantage. Instead, my play regresses. Qxg5 11. … Kh8? 12. Nxe7! Qxe7 13. Bg5 Qe5 14. My funky variation has produced weak Bxf6 Qxf6 dark squares on the queenside along with I have no idea why I didn’t at least keep a potentially bad bishop against a good the queens on the board; an endgame knight. can play 27. Nc5 followed by 28. Kf2, with with weak pawns is harder to defend than 13. Nc3 Bf5 14. Rf2 Qg6 15. Ne2! f6 16. Nf4 play similar to the game. a middlegame with those same problems. Qf7 17. exf6 Qxf6 18. Qxf6 26. Kf2 Kf7 27. Ke3 Ke6 28. Kd4 Kd6 29. Nd3! 15. Qxf6 gxf6 16. Rad1 Rad8 17. Rfe1 Rfe8 h5 30. Nc5 Be8 31. b4 g4 18. f4! Bg4 These pawn moves do not help, but Centralizing with 18. … Kg7, getting Black is hard-pressed to find any meaning - everybody involved, is probably a better try. ful plan. 19. Rd4 d5? 32. f4 h4 33. g3 hxg3 34. hxg3 Bg6 35. a4 Bc2 36. a5 Bg6 37. a6! Bc2 38. Nb7+ Ke6 39. Kc5 With 19. … f5, I at least attempt to trade Kd7 40. f5! d4 41. cxd4 Bxf5 42. Na5 Bd3 43. one of the weak pawns, instead of making Nxc6 Bxa6 them deteriorate. The doesn’t matter, since any - 20. Kf2 dxe4 21. Rexe4 thing else meets with 44. b5, followed by Nxa7. 44. Nb8+, Black resigned. 18. ... Rxf6 This looks so natural there seems little point in commenting. But worthy of NO COMPENSATION consideration is the odd-looking 18. ... A little later that year, still as an A-player, gxf6!?, since Black’s pieces cooperate I showed that I had not learned a thing from better this way. Black can fight for control the Hutchings debacle. This time, my oppo - of the e-file if his rooks are connected, nent, the long-time Chess Life columnist and and a good way to compensate for many over-the-board and cor re spond ence master, pawn weaknesses in an endgame with punished me pretty thor oughly for my lack pawns on both sides of the board is to have of skill in deciding when to accept a shattered a bishop (provided it’s not bad) against a structure. 21. … Rxd4? knight. Incredibly, there is still some fight in the 19. Re1 g5 Closed Ruy Lopez, Black game. On 21. … Kg7 22. Kg3 Bf5 23. With the tactical trick 19. … Bxc2?! 20. Delayed Exchange Variation Deferred (C85) Rxd8 Rxd8 24. Ra4 Bxc2 25. Rxa6 Rd3+, Nh5 Rh6 21. Rxc2 Rxh5 22. Rxc6 Rc8 Alex Dunne the dark forces are somehow still alive, if 23. Re7, the lively white towers and Peter Kurzdorfer not exactly robust. healthier foot soldiers guarantee him a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1978 22. Rxd4 Rb8 23. b3 strong advantage. 20. Nd3 Re6 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 0- My little guys are worse than in the 0 Be7 6. Bxc6 bxc6!? 7. Nc3 d6 8. d4 exd4 9. previous gem, and I have very little piece Once again I can rid the board of the Nxd4 Bd7 10. Qf3 0-0 11. Nf5 counterplay to show for it. minor pieces with 20. ... Bxd3 21. cxd3, 23. … Bf5 24. Rc4 Bxc2 25. Rxc6 Rd8 26. Ke1! but the rook-and-pawn endgame is Rd6 27. Rxd6! cxd6 difficult for Black; those weak pawns on the c-file loom large. A bishop versus a knight usually offers 21. Rxe6 Bxe6 22. Re2 Re8 23. Nb4! Bd7 24. compensation for a poor structure when Rxe8+ Bxe8 25. c3 the peasants are on both sides of the board, but the situation is extreme here. (see diagram top of next column) Five isolated pawns against two healthy islands is a bit too much. 25. ... Bd7 28. Kd2 Bf5 29. Ke3 Be6 30. Ne4 Bd5 31. g3 This cheapo has the tactical point that Kg7 32. Nxd6 Kg6 33. Kd4 Bf3 34. b4 Kh5 35. if White plays to win the c-pawn, he will get Ne4 Kg6 36. a4 Kf5 37. Nc5 Bc6 38. a5 Kg4 into some trouble after 26. Na6 Bc8 27. 39. Nxa6 Kh3 40. Ke3 Kxh2 41. Kf2 Kh3 42. Nxc7?? Kf7 since the knight has nowhere Once again, an offbeat variation brings Nc7 Kg4 43. b5 Bh1 44. a6 Kf5 45. b6, Black to go. But the line is not forced; White us to the situation where I have compro - resigned.

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BUILDING AN ADVANTAGE I have good development, an active I finally managed to handle the structure position, and the bishop pair to compen - with some aplomb, this time against an sate for my doubled, isolated pawns. expert-strength adversary, building up a strong position despite the weaknesses; I had been improving and now played at the expert level myself. But alas, fighting against a strong knight was still a myste - rious process to me, and I dissipated my advantage and finally blundered the game away.

Ponziani Opening 30. … Rf7? (by ) (C44) Rich Jackson I do not need to get my pieces tied up in Peter Kurzdorfer pins while my big guy gets shoved into a Rochester, New York, 1979 tight corner. Much better is the retreat 12. … e4!? 30. … Bg7, not fearing of his 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. c3 Nf6 5. e5 wonderful knight for my less-than- This speculative pawn sacrifice is aimed Ne4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Bd2 Nxd2 8. Nbxd2 d5 9. powerful “good” bishop. Nothing terrible is at opening lines for the black pieces; my Qa4 Bd7 10. Bb5 Be7 11. 0-0 0-0 12. Rfc1 a6 going to happen in this line, since my king opponent has to find a way to draw the fire 13. Bxc6 bxc6!? 14. Nb3?! is adequately defended. out of them. Much better is 14. Qa5!, when the dou- 31. Qg4+ Kh8 32. h5 h6?? 13. dxe4 Qd4+ 14. Qe3 Qc4 15. Qd3 bled pawns are not allowed any mobility. True, this rash pawn push loses, but so After 15. b3 Qc5! 16. Qxc5 Bxc5+ 17. does 32. … Qb8 33. Rf2 Qg8 34. Qf4 Qe8 Kh1 Re8 the dark forces get the kind of 35. h6! Qc8 36. Ng7!. piece activity required to compensate for the pawn. 15. … Qxd3 16. cxd3 Rd8 17. Nc3 Be6 18. Bf4 Rxd3 19. Rad1 Rad8 20. Rxd3 Rxd3 21. Rf3 Rd7 22. h3 Bc4 23. Kh2 Bc5 24. Be3 Bd6+ 25. Bf4 Re7 26. Kg3 Bc5 This ill-advised sortie gives up the d-file unnecessarily. Stronger is 26. … Rd7. 27. b3 Be6 28. Rd3 f6 29. gxf6 gxf6 30. Rd8+ Kf7

14. … c5! This little tactical device allows the for - ward pawn to march, albeit at the cost of 33. Qg6 Qe7 34. Qxh6+ Rh7 35. Qf4 Rxh5 36. handing White a monster knight. Qb8+ Kh7 37. Nf8+ Qxf8 38. Qxf8 Bxd4+ 39. 15. Qa5 c4 16. Nc5 Bg4 17. Rc3 c6 18. Qa3 f6! Rf2 Kg6 40. Qf7+ Kh6 41. Qf4+, Black 19. Re1 Bxf3 20. Rxf3 fxe5 21. Rxe5 Rxf3 22. resigned. Qxf3 Bf6!

This time my bishop is a good one, and SURVIVING it provides me with excellent chances for an In a tournament where I finished with advantage. Notice also that the white pawns a master performance rating, I once again are no healthier than my own peas ants. took on those isolated and 23. Ne6 Qd6?! in a clash of experts. As in the last few 31. Kf3 games, my excellent piece play gave plenty Such a simple developing move, making My opponent can make use of his of compensation in the opening. Then the no threats, fails to take advantage of my to win a pawn with 31. Ra8 Bb4 fun started. opportunity to win a pawn; 23. … Qa5! 24. 32. Na4 a5 33. Ra7 c5 34. Rxc7 Rxc7 35. Re2 Qxa2 asks White to prove he has Bxc7 c4 36. bxc4 Bxc4 37. a3 Bxa3 38. something for the button. It is not immedi - Closed Ruy Lopez, Bxa5. However since White does not have ately clear that he does. Deferred Exchange Variation (C85) a and Black possessing the bishop pair indicates excellent drawing 24. Re2 Re8 25. Qg4 g6?! Walter Trice Peter Kurzdorfer chances for the second player. I knew better than to move pawns in Worcester, Massachusetts, 1979 31. … f5 32. Bg5 Re8 33. Rxe8 Kxe8 34. exf5 front of a beleaguered king. Except when Bxf5 35. Ne4 Bd4 36. g4 Bg6 37. Bd2 Ke7 38. I forgot. 25. … Re7 is better. 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. Kf4 Ke6 39. Be3 Kd5 40. Bxd4 26. f4 Kf7 27. f5 Re7 28. h4 gxf5 29. Qh5+ 0-0 Be7 6. Bxc6 bxc6!? 7. Nxe5 Nxe4 8. Qg4 Kg8 30. Qxf5 Ng5 9. f4 d6! 10. Qg3 dxe5 11. fxg5 0-0 12. d3 (see diagram top of next page)

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Instruction / Player development THE PERFECT VARIATION I have always felt uncomfortable trying to hold back a vicious attack with a pawn in my pocket; therefore, defending the main lines of the King’s Gambit Accepted have not attracted me very much. I want to fight for the initiative and be the one who has a chance to launch an attack! As a consequence, the ideas behind the are made to order for my taste. This setup sometimes involves the exchange of bishop for knight on c6 similar to the one we have been exploring, but the 40. ... Bxe4 A wilder line goes 13. Ng5!? Qd5 14. structural problems for Black are a little exf6 gxf6 15. Nxe4 Qxe4 16. Qb3+ Rf7 17. different; there are isolated a- and c-pawns I head for a draw, happy to have shown Qxb4 Rg7 18. f3 Qe2 19. Rf2 Qd1+ 20. Rf1 on the queenside without the doubled c- my structural weaknesses were adequately Qe2 and best both sides have is a draw by pawn we have seen, while doubled f-pawns compensated by my piece activity in this three-fold repeti tion. live on the kingside. Mostly, though, the game. With the wild alternative 40. ... black pieces have similar open lines avail - Kxd4!? 41. Nf6 Bb1 42. h4 c5 43. h5 Bxa2 13. … Qd5 14. Qxd5?? able and therefore get a chance to shine. 44. Nxh7 Bxb3 45. Nf8 c4 46. Ne6+, White is winning on the kingside and Black is There is no need for Mr. Hanku to suffer winning on the queenside. I’m certainly not like he does after this move. To avoid his King's Gambit Accepted, going to be able to calculate who ultimately gruesome fate in this slugfest, though, he Modern Defense (C36) will prevail over the board with the clock had to realize that my bishop pair and Halldor Palsson ticking! open lines are difficult to handle. With Peter Kurzdorfer 41. Be5 Bb1 42. a3 Bc2 43. b4 Kc4 44. Bxc7 14. Qxb4! exf3 15. Re1 Be6 16. exf6 Rxf6 Buffalo, New York, 1986 17. Re5 Qd6 18. Qc5 White should be c5 45. Ba5 cxb4 46. axb4 Kd5 47. Kg5 Ke6 48. 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5 exf4 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. h4, Draw agreed. able to cope, due in no small measure to the opposite-colored bishops. Bb5+ c6 6. dxc6 Nxc6 7. d4 Bd6 8. 0-0 0-0 9. c4 Bg4 10. Bxc6 bxc6 11. Nc3 Re8 14. … cxd5 15. Bd2 WORKING LIKE A CHARM With a healthy-looking center and a big No better is the alternative 15. Nd2 fxe5 four-on-two majority on the queenside, Once again everything went my way in 16. dxe5 Ba6 17. Rd1 Bc5 when the white White’s game might seem imposing at first the opening. I sported a master rating this kingside is defenseless. sight in this encounter with a young expert. time, while my adversary held a much But the black pieces are poised for action higher one, well over 2300. Nevertheless, 15. ... Rb8 16. Bxb4 Rxb4 17. Nd2 while the light forces on the queenside are the position I obtained was all I could hope On 17. Ne1 Ba6 18. Nc2 Rxb2 19. Rfc1 somewhat sleepy. In addi tion, the f4-pawn for against such a strong opponent; I had exerts a cramping influ ence on the first fxe5 the black pieces control the board. learned a lot about handling these types of player’s game. positions from my earlier experi ences. 17. ... Rxb2 18. Rfd1 fxe5 19. dxe5 c5 20. f3 c4! 21. fxe4 c3 12. Ne2 c5 13. d5 Re4 14. Qd3?! (C54) The expert is playing with his heart A. Hanku instead of his head; safer is 14. b3, setting Peter Kurzdorfer up a strong pawn chain. However, safety San Diego, California, 1982 is rarely the top priority in a King’s Gambit player! 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 14. … Qe7 15. Nc3 Bxf3 exd4 6. e5 d5 7. Bb5 Ne4 8. cxd4 Bb4+ 9. Nbd2 0-0 10. 0-0 f6!? This attempt to grab the initiative with Black is bold but a bit risky. Simpler is 10. … Bd7. 11. Bxc6 The tactical flurry 11. Nxe4!? dxe4 12. 22. Nb3 Qb3+ Kh8 13. Bxc6 bxc6 14. Ng5 Qe7 15. Other tries do not improve White’s Nxe4 Ba6 16. Rd1 Be2 17. Bd2 Rab8 18. situation: 22. Nf3 dxe4 23. Ne1 Ba6 24. h4 Rdb1 fxe5 offers excitement along with c2 25. Rdc1 Bd3 finds him tied up in knots, confusing positions that are hard to while 22. Nf1 c2 23. Rdc1 d4 24. Nd2 d3 evaluate. 25. a4 Be6 26. Ra3 Rfb8 27. Rxd3 Rb1! 16. Qxf3 11. … bxc6 12. Nxe4! dxe4 shows the power of the rapidly advancing, -conscious little guys. It’s not that easy to defend the c-pawn: (see diagram top of next column) 22. ... Rff2! 23. Nc5 Rxg2+ 24. Kh1 Rxh2+ 25. 16. Rxf3 Re1+ 17. Rf1 Ng4 18. Qh3 Rxf1+ Kg1 Rbg2+ 26. Kf1 Bh3, White resigned. 19. Kxf1 f5 20. Bd2 Qe5 21. Re1 Qd4 22. 13. Qb3+ Re2 Qxc4 gets it just the same.

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16. … Rxc4 17. Nb5 Re8 18. Bd2 Re4 19. Rae1 Re8, developing a new piece, is more 36. … Rxh4?? Qd7 20. Rxe4 Rxe4 21. Nxd6 Qxd6 22. Bxf4 practical. Apparently the rigors of this titanic Qxd5 23. Rd1 Rd4 24. Qxd5 Rxd5 25. Rc1 Ne4 13. Bd2 Re8 14. Rae1 Qf6 15. Nfe5! Nxe5 16. 26. Be3 f5 27. g3 a5 28. Kg2 Kf7 29. Rc4 Rd3 struggle were too much for me to cope dxe5 with. All my high-level play up to this With a solid pawn to the good along point goes out the window with this with the usual active pieces and strong colossal blunder. The way to hold the game center, the win is a matter of technique. is to activate my king, not take my rook out 30. Kf3 Nd2+! of play in order to win a pawn. After 36. … Kf5 37. Rb6 Ra3 38. Kd4 Kg4 39. Kc5 f5 40. Rb4+ f4 41. Kb6 Rxd3! 42. Ra4 Rd8 43. a7 Kg3 44. Kc7 Rh8 45. a8=Q

16. … Bxe5! I had to calculate accurately in order to play this ; it involves a tempo - rary queen sacrifice. The king and pawn ending provides the quickest and easiest win. 17. Nxe5 Rxe5 18. Bc3 Rxe1!! 19. Bxf6 31. Ke2 Nxc4 32. Kxd3 Nxe3 33. Kxe3 Ke6 34. The first player does not have to remove 45. ... Rxa8 46. Rxa8 f3 47. Ra3 Kg2 48. Kf4 Kf6 35. h4 g6 36. g4 fxg4 37. Kxg4 h6 38. the lady; 19. Rxe1 Qd8 20. Qc4 Be6 21. Ra5 f2 49. Rg5+ Kh3 50. Rf5 Kg2, the b3 g5 39. hxg5 hxg5, White resigned. Qxf4 keeps a slight edge. But the capture position is drawn. puts the most pressure on Black. Comparing this ending with the Dunne 19. … Be2! endgame makes it clear that an active AN EQUALIZING COMBINATION king with an advanced, passed pawn to This move is what makes it all possible. shepherd when your structure is shattered A couple months after I defeated Senior The threat of forces White to makes all the difference in the world. Master Allan Savage on the black side of give back her majesty. a King’s Gambit, we met again, and he had 37. Rc4! Rh3+ 38. Kd4 Rh1 39. Kc5 Ra1 40. an improvement in store for me. This did 20. Rxe1! Kb5 Kg5 41. Ra4 Rb1+ 42. Kc6 h4 43. a7 h3 not scare me, however; I believed in this 44. a8=Q h2 45. Qg8+ Kf5 46. Qg4+, Black Another way to return the queen is variation and equalized anyway, due in resigned. through 20. Qxh7+ Kxh7 21. Rxe1 f3 22. large part to one of my better-calculated Bd4 g5, when the opposite-colored bishops combinations. help the second player secure the draw. Nevertheless, the well-played opening Allan’s choice, which involves a pawn A QUEENLESS MIDDLEGAME followed by the saving combination was not sacrifice, makes my task all that much Since Black’s problems in the Modern enough; I also had to find my way through more difficult, since my pawns are tripled King’s Gambit Accepted are with the pawn a tricky endgame where the compensation and split and I have to come up with active structure, a few opponents have tried to for my isolated pawns consisted of the piece play to stay alive. exploit this by getting rid of the most activity of my rook and king along with my powerful attacking pieces in order to head 20. … Bxd3 21. cxd3 gxf6 22. Rc1 Rd8 23. Rc3 extra pawn. Unfortunately, in the midst of for an endgame. This is certainly a sensible Kg7 24. Kf2 Kg6 25. b4 Rd4 26. a3 a5!? threading that needle, I lost my way. approach for the first player, if a bit sur - Staying true to the principle of activating prising from a “gambiter.” But the following encounter against an expert soon reverted King's Gambit Accepted, my pieces every chance I get, I reject the defense 26. … Kg5 27. Ke2 Rd6, which also to an attacking game in spite of the Modern Defense (C36) missing queens. SM Allan Savage looks sufficient. Peter Kurzdorfer 27. bxa5 Ra4 28. Rc5 Rxa3 29. Ke2 Ra2+ 30. Penn State, Pennsylvania, 1987 Kf3 Ra4 31. h3 h5 32. h4 Ra2 33. Kxf4 Rxg2 King's Gambit Accepted, 34. a6 Rg4+ 35. Ke3 Ra4 36. Rxc6 Modern Defense (C36) 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5 exf4 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bb5+ Marshall Dieteman c6 6. dxc6 Nxc6 7. d4 Bd6 8. 0-0 0-0 9. Nbd2 Peter Kurzdorfer The earlier game went 9. c4 Bg4 10. Buffalo, New York 1988 Nc3 Rc8 11. Kh1 Bb8 12. Bxc6 Rxc6, so it doesn’t fit my theme. 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5 exf4 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bb5+ c6 6. dxc6 Nxc6 7. d4 Bd6 8. Qe2+!? Qe7 9. … Bg4 10. Nc4 Bc7 11. Bxc6 bxc6 12. Qd3 9. Qxe7+ Kxe7 10. Bxc6 bxc6 11. Ne5 c5!? Nd7!? I did not want to play 12. … Nd5 (see diagram top of next column) because a later c2-c4 would not only oust Trying to keep maximum winning the knight, but would also build up White’s chances alive by hanging on to the bishop pawn center. However, the simpler 12. … pair, I reject 11. … Bxe5 12. dxe5 Nd5. The

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chances. There is a survival line available that winds up with a very drawish endgame: 12. c4 Bd4 13. Nxc6 Bxb2 14. Nxd8 Bxa1 15. Nd2 Bc3 16. Nc6 Bxd2 17. Bxd2 Nxe4 18. Ba5 Bxc4 19. Ra1 Re8 20. f3 Nf6 21. Bxc7. But this cannot be what the first player is looking for at the start of the game! 12. … Nxe4! My pieces are very rambunctious. 13. Bxd8 Bxf2+ 14. Kh1 Bxe1 15. Bxc7 Rc8 16. Ba5 Nf2+ 17. Kg1 Nd1 following play is reasonable, though we tactical details. With 27. Red2, he can each missed opportunities to grab the still put up some pretty good resistance; initiative. the only way for Black to make progress 12. 0-0 g5 13. Nf3 Rg8 14. Nbd2 Ba6 15. is to win the e-pawn through the exchange Re1+ Kf8 16. Nb3 Nd7 17. Bd2 Rc8 of the dark-square bishop for the knight, leaving opposite-colored bishops. Instead, More aggressive is 17. … c4! 18. Na5 g4 White’s inattention to the f3-square costs 19. Ne5 Nxe5 20. dxe5 Bc5+ 21. Kh1 f3!, him the game. when Black has all the chances. 27. … f3! 28. Rxe4 fxe4 29. Nc7 Rgd8 30. Rxd8 18. Bc3 Rxd8 31. gxf3 exf3, White resigned. Sharper is 18. dxc5 Nxc5 19. Bb4! Nb7 20. Bxd6+ Nxd6 21. Rad1 Nf5; both sides get in their blows. AN OPENING TRAP In the 1990s I took up the Classical 18. … Bb7 19. Ne5 Nxe5 20. dxe5 Be7 21. 18. Nd2 Rad1 Bc6 Defense to the Ruy Lopez, which usually does not involve the doubled c-pawn The first player can maintain material positions we have been looking at except in equality for a while with 18. b3, but after the notes. My opponent in the following 18. … Bf2+ 19. Kh1 Bc5 20. Nf3 Nf2+ 21. encounter decided to find out why. Kg1 Nd3+ 22. Kh1 Re8 23. Nbd2 Bc8 24. h3 Nf2+ 25. Kh2, Black wins a pawn and Ruy Lopez, Classical Variation (C65) keeps the attack going with 25. … Nxh3!!. Richard Benjamin Peter Kurzdorfer Eastern Open, 1990

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. 0-0 Bc5 5. c3 0-0 6. d4 Bb6 7. Bg5 d6 8. Bxc6 bxc6 9. dxe5 dxe5 10. Qxd8 Rxd8 11. Nxe5!? 22. e6!? This line is very ambitious; if it works, Black’s whole scheme has to be aban doned. The expert is not interested in an end - game after all; he still wants an attack, 11. … Ba6 despite the absence of the ladies. My reply shows that I am game; the variations from here on out involve the question of whether 18. … Bf2+ 19. Kh1 Nxb2 20. Ne4 Bb6 21. this pawn is strong or weak. In reality, it is Bxb6 axb6 both, and the player who can show which trait will prevail gains the upper hand. How ironic that Black now has the 22. … f5!? health ier pawn structure, along with an extra pawn and a bishop versus a knight. Also quite effective is 22. ... Rg6. 22. Rb1 Na4 23. Rb4 b5 24. Rd4 f6 25. Nd3 c5 23. Be5 26. Rd6 Re8 27. Rxa6 Rxe4 28. Kg1 c4 29. Nb4 Nxc3 30. Nc6 Re2 31. Nd4 Rd2 32. Nf5 On the alternative 23. Re5 Be4 24. Rd7 Ne4 33. h3 c3 34. Kh2 c2 35. Rc6 b4 36. Ne3 Rg6 25. Nd2 Rc6 26. Nxe4 fxe4 27. Rxe4 Nc3, White resigned. a6, the chances are even. 23. … c4 24. Nd4 Bc5 25. Kf1 Be4 26. Re2 Ke7 12. Re1?? Advertise with the USCF! Many different advertising (see diagram top of next column) The trap isn’t so much that attempting opportunities exist, including Chess Life (display to win material is unplayable for White; and classified ads), Chess Life for Kids, tournament 27. Nb5?? rather, it is that the light forces are programs, and banner ads on uschess.org. See prevented from obtaining any sort of details on uschess.org, click on the “Advertising” My opponent finally loses track of the advantage or even any realistic winning link on the top right.

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20 Years of Searching Two decades after its August, 1993 release, Searching for Bobby Fischer remains one of the best, and most popular, chess movies made. We look back and catch up with the principals.

Searching at a Glance Release date: August 11, 1993

1 Rating on IMDB.com: 7 ⁄2/10 based on 17,947 users Stars: Ben Kingsley as Bruce Pandolfini, Max Pomeranc as Josh Waitzkin, Joe Montegna as Fred Waitzkin, Laurence Fishbourne as Vinnie Plot summary: Searching for Bobby Fischer was inspired by the life of Josh Waitzkin, as written by his father Fred Waitzkin. Josh is a “regular kid” who begins evincing signs of being a genius at chess. His father encourages this, hoping that it won't fundamentally change his son’s healthy outlook on life. But Josh is taken under the wing of cold-blooded chess instructor Bruce Pandolfini (! ~ed.), who ... emphasizes all of Fischer’s negative traits, especially his contempt for his opponents. Josh is in danger throughout the film of sacrificing his essential decency, but in a rousing conclusion, the boy is able to successfully blend ruthless competition with good sportsmanship. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi At the Oscars: Nominated for Best Cinematography, Conrad L. Hall A Hollywood comment: “Something about watching a child and his ability to be honest and his desperation for honesty even in the midst of all the adults surrounding them—which is essentially what that movie is about— and the performance itself is so present and exists on its own even today.” ~Jake Gyllenhaal on Backstage.com

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Max Pomeranc (front, center), Director Steve Zaillian (next to Pomeranc), and Ben Kingsley receiving direction from Bruce Pandolfini. The older man in the blurry backgound is Conrad Hall, cinematographer for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Considered one of the great cinematographers, he was nominated for an Oscar for Searching. The photo shows Steve Zaillian giving Max confidence for a key scene with Ben Kingsley. Meanwhile, Pandolfini is setting it up. Pandolfini tells Chess Life about this previously unpublished photo: “The scene was shot in Toronto, though it’s supposed to be the Metropolitan Chess Club, which as [many know] was a synonym for the Manhattan Chess Club at Carnegie Hall.”

BRUCE PANDOLFINI: [Filming Searching] was an educational experience. I learned that if you want to create a special film, it’s helpful to start with a special kid. That kid should be gifted in many ways, and he must be an individual who everyone can admire. He’d have to inspire his father, a brilliant literary artist, to write about their relationship in a perceptive and revealing one-of-a- kind book. That book should somehow come to the attention of a powerful Hollywood producer. The producer, having already had much success, should put aside box office concerns and aim for something greater. He’d want to attract an award-winning screenwriter to direct it with sensitivity and insight, a legendary cinematographer to shoot it in depth and dark poetry, and an ensemble cast of first-rate thespians to act it as only they can. Finally, if the film is going to shine forever, somebody would have to discover Max Pomeranc to star in it. Max’s irresistible presence would be the quintessential element, the cement that keeps it all in place. His Josh Waitzkin, Max Pomeranc, and Laurence Fishburne in a spontaneous outburst of fun between glow and warmth and life would be needed to light scenes in New York’s Washington Square Park in a behind-the-scenes photo by Bruce Pandolfini. the screen with intelligence and charm. PHOTO, TOP: COURTESY OF BRUCE PANDOLFINI COURTESY TOP: PHOTO,

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MAX POMERANC: Max Pomeranc’s expressive face was a key factor in the success of the movie. He now is attending graduate school at Harvard to study public policy. Previously, he worked for a nonprofit called Share Our Strength, serving as campaign director for the New York City No Kid Hungry campaign. Prior, Pomeranc worked for former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner. Pomeranc tells Chess Life, “I greatly enjoyed filming Searching for Bobby Fischer. Although I was only eight-years-old at the time, I remember it vividly. Twenty years later, I still run into people who say the film led them to pick up chess, which is always rewarding.” USCF’ERS REMEMBER

GM ROBERT HESS: “The movie itself had little to no impact on my chess. However, my mom apparently watched it during the 2001 SuperNationals, when I won first in the K-3 Championship. My mom told me that [she and my dad] didn’t want to be anything like Waitzkin’s parents, so in that sense, I guess I was influenced indirectly. I’d say that a very, very large [number] of people have seen the movie. I have non-chess friends who reference it when chess is brought up. People recognize the names Bobby Fischer and Josh Waitzkin.”

MIKE NOLAN, USCF COMPUTER CONSULTANT: “I remember the movie coming out around the time of the U.S. Open in Philadelphia. A number of USCF delegates found a car and headed into downtown Philly to see a late-afternoon showing of it after the Delegates’ Josh (left) and Fred Waitzkin Meeting ended on Sunday.”

FRED WAITZKIN: “Looking at the monthly membership data archived I don’t see any immediate Fred Waitzkin’s book is the basis for the bump in membership in August or September, but we did see a major uptrend movie. He told Chess Life, “Searching for starting in October of 1993 that lasted for several years. I don't know if it can be Bobby Fischer is a book I am of course proud of but these days my interest is to promote attributed to the movie though.” my new novel, The Dream Merchant. I would love to get the news of the new book to my “A friend of mine was the head of the local movie theatre company. I had asked fans in the chess world.” His website is him about this movie a few months before it came out. He said his booker was www.Fredwaitzkin.com. initially excited about it, but a few weeks later told me that they scheduled it in

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JOSH WAITZKIN: Josh’s dad reports, “Josh turns down all interviews with everyone, TV and print.” His website is www.josh waitzkin.com/. Chess Life ran an interview with him by Bruce Pandolfini in the August 2007 issue. He earned the international master title, but not the grandmaster title. For five years straight Josh was the Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands Middleweight National Champion in both the Restricted Step and Moving Step divisions. In December of 2002, Josh won the bronze medal in the Push Hands World Championship in Taiwan. In early November of 2003, Josh won the gold medal in the Push Hands division of the World Kuoshu Championships in São Paolo, Brazil. In July of 2004, Josh competed in multiple weight divisions at the National Championships in Orlando, Florida. He won an unprecedented total of five national championship titles in the Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, and Heavyweight divisions. Josh’s competitive Tai Chi life came to a dramatic climax at the 7th Chung Hwa Cup International Tai Chi Chuan Championships in Taiwan on December 4-5 of 2004, where Josh worked through a brutal field and won the Middleweight World Championship title in Fixed Step Push Hands and became the Middleweight World Co-Champion in Moving Step Push Hands. He is the author of the book The Art of Learning.

the mid-August ‘death period’ because it was not expected to draw well, and implied that they came close to not releasing it at all.”

GLENN PETERSEN, EDITOR OF CHESS LIFE IN 1993: “I agree with Mike’s recollections. I’m not sure the ensuing membership uptick can be attributed to the movie, but I do remember a marked increase in activity, especially with scholastic events. Also, it seems as though everyone and his brother decided to become chess instructors, giving group lessons, private lessons, teaching at schools, etc. So, more scholastic activity (not necessarily translating into USCF memberships), more chess teachers, more jobs for chess teachers and coaches—that might be attributed to the impact of the movie. Just about every tournament director running weekly or monthly events, added a scholastic section of some sort.”

POBO EFEKORO, FORMER I.S. 318 TEAM MEMBER A member of the championship team featured in Brooklyn Castle, “Pobo” said the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer “definitely” influenced him when he saw it during a summer chess camp back in 2003 or 2004.

“I was young back then and I wanted to be just like the kid. I actually watched the movie before I joined the chess team. I wanted to be like him because the kid was tough on the board. He was resilient and managed to pick himself up after disappointing performances in chess Bruce Pandolfini with Josh Waitzkin in Washington Square Park. games. That’s pretty much the ideal kid every young chess player wants to be. A kid full of fight.” Jamaal Abdul-Alim contributed material for this article. PHOTOS: ARCHIVAL PHOTOS:

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The Stonewall Attack Challenge the Stonewall Attack early before your position is overwhelmed.

By GM LEV ALBURT

OVER A HUNDRED YEARS AGO HARRY Queen’s pawn opening (D00) 8. ... Qc7 Nelson Pillsbury won, with apparent ease, Dennis Newhart (1284) This forms a potential threat along this a number of games using the following Drew Zumpino (1562) diagonal b8 to h2. setup. Playing White against the Queen’s 3rd Sat. Super Quads, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, It would be much better for Black to move Gambit Orthodox (1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6) Pills- 08.18.2012 his f6-knight to e4 or even g4, and then play bury developed his king’s bishop to d3, and ... f7-f5 to neutralize White’s initiative. his king’s knight, via f3, to e5—to be rein- 1. d4 Nf6 2. e3 e6 3. Bd3 forced there by f2-f4. Then he’d bring his 9. Ne5 queen (or a rook, after ) to h3, Get early control of the diagonal b1 to Maybe somewhat early. play (g2)-g3-g4-g5 to drive away the f6- h7. Not at all! knight, and checkmate on h7. True, this 3. ... d5 4. f4 simple checkmate often could be stopped 9. ... 0-0 10. Nd2 Nd7 —but not the overall attack. In the mean- Now the stonewall formation. Probably going to open up the f-file after time, the white queen’s knight was on c3 4. ... c5 exchanging on e5 and then playing f7-f6. (or even d2), watching the e4-square and, Rather to close the game with 11. ... f7- together with the d3-bishop, stopping I’d prefer to build a counterwall: 4. ... f5. Still, it’ll clearly be in White’s favor: Black’s Nf6-e4. Ne4, then ... f7-f5. compare ... Nd7/ ... f5 /... Nf6 / ... Ne4— The same simple, and quite effective, 5. c3 four moves, versus the earlier available ... formula is often seen nowadays in Under- Ne4 and ... f5—two moves. 2200 sections, usually starting (after 1. d4 Room to retreat the bishop. d5, or a delayed d7-d5) with f2-f4, first tak- 5. ... Nc6 6. Nf3 11. Ndf3 ing the e5-square under firm control, and I’d slightly prefer here 11. 0-0, and if only then N(g1)-f3-e5. 11. ... f6, then 12. Qh5; if 11. ... f5, 12. g4. Like its older cousin, this Stonewall Attack must be taken seriously and coun- 11. ... f6 12. Qc2 tered in its earlier stages—otherwise it’ll be too late—as it was in our game of the month! Dennis Newhart, rated 1284, con- vincingly and apparently easily defeated an opponent almost 300 rating points above him. This game, and especially the open- ing, should be of practical interest for those playing or considering playing à la Pillsbury (or à la Newhart) as well as those who might face that juggernaut! Writes Dennis (my further comments are 6. ... cxd4 7. exd4 in italics): Again I prefer not to allow an open c-file I like to play the Stonewall Opening as for Black to attack. White; but usually the outcome is a loss I like 7. exd4, as it opens the e-file for based on the fact that Black penetrates a Moment #1: I thought I could pick up two White as well as somewhat empowering the file on the queenside. This time I kept pawns for the knight and have an open c1-bishop. Note that after 6. ... cxd4? 7. thinking that I must keep the pressure on attack with raking bishops if the sacrifice exd4!, Black didn’t exchange the c5-pawn Black at almost every move so that he is accepted. for White’s central d4-pawn, but for the does not launch a queenside attack on Yes, accepting the sacrifice favors White. inferior e3-pawn. the b, c, or d file. I tried to point out cru- 12. ... f5 cial points where I thought I needed to 7. ... Bd6 8. Be3 control the game. Sometimes if I did not A surprise to me ... and it shuts down I did this to keep the queen bishop from see a clear line, I recalled pointers from my attack. Nice move on his part. getting trapped by Nd2 and to connect your book Rules of Thumb. 13. Qe2 the rooks on the back rank. (see game top of next column) I’d prefer 8. Ne5. I moved the queen to e2 to ultimately

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Back to Basics / Reader annotations

have access to h5 at some point and put 19. ... Rxf1+ 27. h5 Bb7 pressure on h7. The game is over. Black’s pieces are bottlenecked. Much stronger was 13. g4!, opening up Black’s position. 20. Rxf1 g6 21. Bxg6 28. Bg5 Kh8 13. ... Ndxe5 Moment #3: it’s now or never—sacri- fice the king’s bishop. Good strategy to open up the game. He This thematic sacrifice wins easily. decides to simplify to exchange all the 21. ... hxg6 22. Qxg6+ Kh8 knights off the board. No, he had to play ... N-f6-e4, and only then capture on e5. 14. Nxe5 Nxe5

14. ... Bxe5 saves a tempo and gives Black better chances to hold. 15. fxe5

Stonewall remains intact. 29. Bf6+ 15. ... Be7 16. 0-0 Accurate to the end—very good! 29. h6 Rg8 unnecessarily prolongs the game. 29. ... Kg8 30. h6, Black resigned. 23. Rf7 PS: I am a senior member of the USCF, Open-file rooks belong on the seventh and so every win is a surprise for me. rank—Rule of Thumb. I hope that this article will help Dennis to Rules of Thumb, by definition, do have enjoy many such pleasant surprises/vic- exceptions. Both 23. Rf3 Bh4 24. Rh3, tories, including more in the Stonewall preparing 25. Bg5, and 23. Qh6+ Kg8 24. Attack! Kh1 win quickly and easily. Read Chess Life on the web via our online viewer, 23. ... Qg8 download PDFs of this and back issues, and I did not see the queen pin coming … download .pgn files all at uschess.org. You can also make your voice heard on the “USCF Issues” forum 16. ... a6 bad board vision. Here is another Rule of Thumb: If you see and just talk chess on the “All Things Chess” forum. Waste of time in an already dreadful sit- a very strong, indeed winning, move, first uation. do it in your mind, visualize the position and 17. g4 think hard for your opponent. If everything is okay, make your winning move. Send in your games! Moment #2: I must dispense with Black’s 24. Qxg8+ Kxg8 25. Rxe7 f-pawn to open up my attacking pieces If you are unrated or rated 1799 or with virtually no defense for my king. In the be low, then GM Lev Alburt invites past when I played the Stonewall I played you to send your most instructive too conservatively at these points and I game with notes to: would ulti mately lose my position and the Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life game. PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN 17. g4 is the great move (better late than 38557-3967 never—see my note to 13. Qe2). And White’s king here is absolutely safe, while Or e-mail your material to Black’s king is very vulnerable. [email protected] 17. ... fxg4 GM Alburt will select the “most 17. ... g6 was a must. instructive” game and Chess Life will award an autographed copy of Lev’s 18. Qxg4 Qd8 19. Qh5 Now I am up two pawns but I wanted my newest book, Platonov’s Chess Acad- queen for a mating net. emy (by Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik) Fortunately for White, his position re- mains easily won. to the person submitting the most in- structive game and annotations. 25. ... b5 26. h4 Make sure your game (or part of it) Passed pawns must be pushed … Rule and your notes will be of interest to of Thumb ... other readers. Do not send games 26. ... Rb8 with only a few notes, as they are of I was worried that ... b4 move was com- little instructive value and can’t be ing to open up a file. used. Writing skills are a plus, but Too little, too late. Extra material (big), but instructiveness is a must! the march of the h-pawn easily prevails.

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Endgame Lab / Instruction

Right and Wrong Rook endgames when down a pawn or more at the Renova Grand Prix in Zug, Switzerland and FIDE Candidates matches By GM PAL BENKO

IT IS AXIOMATIC: WHEN ONE SIDE IS that after 31. ... Ke7, then 32. Rc1! may down a pawn, rook endgames offer the come, and the white rook gets into optimal best drawing chances. Still, it is not auto- position behind his passed pawn. No mat- matic—there must be an active rook or ter how odd it seems, 31. ... Ra3! appears king in the fray. The weaker side must stay to be the best chance because after 32. b4 sharp; another error will likely prove fatal. Rb3! neither the white king nor the white Let’s look at some examples, including pawns can easily advance. one involving being down two pawns. 32. Kg2 Ra2+ 33. Kf3 Ke7 34. h3 Rb2 35. Rc3 h6 36. h4 Kf6 37. Ke4

Protected passed pawn The king may now head over to support GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2767, USA) the passed pawn since both the b3 and g3 GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2741, USA) pawns are protected. So Black must obtain FIDE Grand Prix Series, Zug, Switzerland, 2013 After 57. Rb4 Kf6 58. Kh7 Rb7+ 59. counterplay now. Kh6 Rb8 all is equal. 37. ... g5 38. fxg5+ hxg5 39. h5 Rh2 40. g4 57. ... Rxb5 58. Kg6 Rc5 59. Ra7 Rb5 60. Rf7 Ra5 61. Rf8 Ke7 62. Rb8 Ra6+ 63. Kxf5 Plausible, but hard to calculate before time control, was 40. b4 Rxh5 41. b5. Though he is once again a pawn up, 40. ... Rg2 41. Kf3 Rb2 42. Kg3 now the position is a basic draw since Kamsky’s king is in front of the pawn. 63. ... Kf7 64. Rb7+ Kf8 65. Kg5 Rc6 66. f5 Ra6 67. Rb8+ Kf7 68. Rb7+ Kf8 69. Rb8+ Kf7 70. Rb7+ Kf8, Draw agreed.

Weak Pawn GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2741, USA) White has a protected, passed, extra pawn GM (FIDE 2793, AZE) but the black rook is stifling it. FIDE Grand Prix Series, Zug, Switzerland, 2013 37. ... Rb2

Naturally, Black attacks the defense- less base-pawn, relegating the white rook 42. ... Kg7? to a defensive role. 38. Re3 f5 Making the win easier for White, but even after 42. ... Rb1 43. Kf2 Rb2+ (43. ... The setup 38. ... Kf5 39. Kg3 f6 is better. Ke5 44. Rh3!) 44. Ke1 Rg2 45. Rc4 Black 39. Kg3 Kf6 40. f3 gxf3 41. Kxf3 Rd2 42. Kg3 can hardly save the position. Rc2 43. a5 Ra2 44. Rd3 Rxa5 45. Rd6+ Ke7 43. Rc7+ Kh6 46. Rb6 Ra2 47. Rxb4 Rd2 48. Kh4 Rg2 49. Rd4 Ke6 50. b4 Other king moves are equally hopeless as after 44. Rb7 the two passed pawns are (see diagram top of next column) far from each other. Black is at a crossroads: how to defend 44. Rb7 e5 45. Rb6+ Kh7 46. Rg6! White has succeeded in working out the weak e6-pawn? slight winning chances, but it is not enough. 31. ... Ra1+? Now the connected passed pawns win. 50. ... Rg1 51. Kh3 Rg8 52. b5 Rh8+ 53. Kg3 46. ... Rxb3+ 47. Kf2 e4 48. Rxg5 Rf3+ 49. Kg2 Rg8+ 54. Kh4 Rh8+ 55. Kg5 Rg8+ 56. Kh6 Rb8 This simply allows the white king to Ra3 50. Rg6 Rb3 51. Re6 Kg7 52. Rxe4, Black 57. Ra4 enter from stage right. Though it is true resigned.

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Endgame Lab / Instruction

Problem I: Problem II: Benko’s Bafflers Pal Benko Benko and E. Janosi Ajedrez de Estilo, 1987 Most of the time these studies resemble positions that could actually occur over the board. You must simply reach a theoretically won or drawn position for White. Solutions can be found on page 71. Please e-mail submissions for Benko’s Bafflers to: [email protected]

WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN

Book Draw A theoretically drawn position has been 63. Re3 e5 GM Teimour Radjabov (FIDE 2793, AZE) reached, but such positions can be lost. GM (FIDE 2764, RUS) Now the black pieces are at their optimal The temporary pawn sacrifice with 63. of the FIDE World defensive setup. ... h4!? 64. Rxe6 Rf3+ 65. Kc2 Rh3 was worth consideration. Championship Cycle (12), 2013 65. Kg4 Rg1+ 66. Kh5 Rh1 67. Ra5 Rh2 68. Ra8 Rh1 69. Rg8 Kf7 70. Rg4 Kf6 71. Rg8 Kf7 64. h4 Kd6 65. Rd3+ Ke6 66. Rg3 Kf6 72. Rc8 Kf6 73. Rc5 Rh2 74. Rg5 Rh1 75. Kg4 Rg1+ 76. Kf3 Rf1+ 77. Kg3 Rg1+ 78. Kf2 Rh1 The king’s wanderlust is a poor plan 79. h5 since it allows White to generate queenside counterplay. Obviously, White cannot make progress. 67. Rd3 Rf4 68. Rd6+ Kf5 69. Rxb6 Rxh4 70. This pawn advance does not help. c5! 79. ... Rh4 80. Kg3 Rh1 81. Ra5 Rg1+ 82. Kf2 Rh1 83. Kg2 Rh4 84. Kf3 Rh1 85. h6 Rxh6!, Draw agreed.

The end is most pretty, but the position was drawn against other methods too. The active black rook assures compen- I have just recently recommended to FIDE sation for the lost pawn. that a victory should receive three points 47. ... Rc4 48. Rf7 Rxa4 49. f4+ Ke6 50. Rh7 instead of one. Further, a player who stale- Ra3+ 51. Kd4 Ra4+ 52. Kd3 Ra3+ 53. Ke2 mates his opponent should receive two Ra2+ 54. Kf3 Ra3!? points, while the stalemated player should get one point. So a stalemate would be Grischuk does not trust the position 2 worth ⁄3 of a victory for the offensive side and that may arise after 54. ... Ra5 55. Rh6+ 1 Ke7 56. Rxh5 Rxb5 57. Rh7+ Kf6, so he ⁄3 of a victory for the defensive side. A passed pawn often provides the best accepts being two pawns down instead. counter-chances. 55. Rh6+ Ke7 56. Rxh5 Missed Book Draw 70. ... Rxa4 71. Rh6? GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2872, NOR) Possibly better is 56. Ke2!?. The only way to achieve a draw is by GM Vassily Ivanchuk (FIDE 2757, UKR) trading the passed pawn for the central 56. ... d4 57. Re5+ Kf6 58. Re4 Candidates Tournament of the FIDE World pawn. 71. c6! Ke6 72. Rb5! (threatening to Championship Cycle (12), 2013 More promising is 58. h5!. win after 73. Rc5!) 72. ... Kd6 73. Rxe5! h4 58. ... dxe3 59. Rxe3 Ra5 60. Re5 a6 61. bxa6 74. Kb3 (74. Rh5 Kxc6 is also a book draw Rxa6 62. Rb5 Ra1 63. Rxb6+ Kf5 64. Rb5+ Kf6 with the two side pawns) 74. ... Ra1 75. Kb2 could have led to a draw. 71. ... Ke4! 72. Rd6 Rd4 73. Ra6 Kd5 74. Rxa5 Rc4+ 75. Kd3 Rxc5

From this point on it was only a ques- tion of technique for Black. 76. Ra4 Rc7 77. Rh4 Rh7 78. Ke3 Ke6 79. Ke4 Rh8 80. Ke3 Kf5 81. Ke2 Kg5 82. Re4 Re8 83. Ke3 h4 84. Ke2 h3 85. Kf2 h2 86. Kg2 h1=Q+ 87. Kxh1 Kf5 88. Re1 Rg8 89. Kh2 Kf4 90. Rf1+ Ke3, White resigned. A pawn down with his pieces defensively placed, White is in a difficult position. This loss almost cost Carlsen first place.

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Knight’s Tour / Tournament Travel

Living Chess in Marostica SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2014 Plan now for a chess trip to Italy next year

marble slabs are imbedded in the center of the plaza, forming a KNIGHT’S TOUR TRAVELS TO ITALY by JANIS NISII gigantic chess board. The re-enactment of this ancient story provides the public SITUATED IN THE FOOTHIILLS OF THE ASIAGO PLATEAU with an emotional spectacle for more than two hours. Every in the Italian region of Veneto, an hour northeast of Venice, costume, piece of armor and accessory is an original or an exact Marostica is surrounded by a crenelated wall which joins the reproduction of the ones used in the 15th century, making it a Upper and Lower Castles, built in the 14th century. step back in time to discover ancient customs and traditions. Every even-numbered year—on the second weekend of The legend didn’t pass on the moves of the original game, and September—a chess game is re-enacted with human chess pieces. the more frequently performed in the pageant is the Immortal The celebration draws its inspiration from an ancient legend, Game, played by against Lionel Kieseritzky which is said to date back in 1454, when Marostica belonged (London, 1851); a showcase of classic 19th century chess with to the Republic of Venice. startling attacks and sacrifices; a perfect game to represent the Two noblemen fell in love with the beautiful Lionora, daughter brilliant bravery of the noble warrior. In this game Anderssen of the Lord of Marostica. In accordance with the custom in gets to checkmate his opponent despite sacrific ing a bishop, both that time, the two suitors challenged each other to a duel. The rooks and the queen. Selected for the 2012 edition was the Lord, not wishing to make an enemy of either man or lose them possibly even more spectacular Bernhard Flessing against in a duel, forbade the encounter. Instead, he decided that the (Vienna, 1893), where the theme is again two rivals should play a chess game and Lionora would take the materialism leading to a lack of development which allows winner as her husband. Black to win with an outstanding combination involving the The game would be played on the square in front of the Lower sacrifice of all his pieces except the knight and the queen that, Castle with armed living persons carrying the ensigns of the white single-handedly, delivers mate while White still has almost all and black pieces and real horses, magnificently appareled, of his army on the board. representing the knights. The Lord also organized a parade of armed man, infantrymen, knights, heralds, nobleman, falconers, standard bearers, musicians and dancers. This event is repeated today just like it was performed the very Know Before You Go first time, in a framework of 600 sumptuously costumed partic- Official website: www.marosticascacchi.it/a_ENG_1_1.html ipants (with 20 decorated and per forming horses), multi-colored Airports: Venice, Verona, Treviso, Milan banners, martial parades and exquisite elegance. The ceremonies end with victory fireworks and music. Closest train station: Bassano del Grappa (4 miles) The festival takes place in the magnificent Castle Square, Worth visiting nearby: Bassano del Grappa, Vicenza, Padua, Venice.

known as the Marostica Chess Square, where pink and white PHOTO: JANIS NSII

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The following point totals reflect all rated event information as of July 3 for the 2013 Grand Prix. All Grand Prix updates are unofficial and subject to change during the year or until year-end tabulation is complete. OVERALL STANDINGS

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CHECK OUT USCF’S CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS! Correspondence Chess Matches (two players) 2013 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship TWO OR SIX-GAME OPTIONS. ENTRY FEE: $5. USCF’s $800 FIRST PRIZE q WIN A CORRESPONDENCE CHESS TROPHY th Four-player, double round-robinwith class-level pairings. ANNUAL (PLUS TITLE OF USCF’S GOLDEN KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) 66 1st-place winner re ceives a trophy. 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25 ENTRY FEE: $10. These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members who reside on the North American continent, islands, or Hawaii, q VICTOR PALCIAUSKAS PRIZE TOURNAMENTS as well as those USCF members with an APO or FPO address. USCF members who reside outside of the North Am erican continent are welcome Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with each to participate in e-mail events. Your USCF membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. of six opponents. 1st-place winner receives $130 cash prize dollars. Those new to USCF Correspond ence Chess, please estimate your strength: Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); Class B: 1600-1799 (strong); and a certificate signed by Victor Palciauskas. ENTRY FEE: $25. Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below (beginner level). Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased pro- portionately per number of entries assigned. q JOHN W. COLLINS MEMORIAL CLASS TOURNAMENTS Four-player, double round-robin with class-level pairings (unrateds welcome). 1st-place winner receives a John W. Collins certificate. 2013 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship ENTRY FEE: $7. (SEVEN-PLAYER SECTIONS, ONE GAME WITH EACH OF SIX OPPONENTS.) USCF’s Email Rated Events (need email access) 10th ANNUAL $800 FIRST PRIZE (PLUS TITLE OF USCF’S ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) q LIGHTNING MATCH Two players with two or six-game option. 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25 ENTRY FEE: $5. These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members with e-mail access. Your USCF membership must remain cur- rent for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Maximum number of tournament entries allowed for the year for q SWIFT QUADS Four-player, double round-robin format. each player is ten. Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. 1st-place prize merchandise credit of $30. ENTRY FEE: $10. TO ENTER: 800-903-USCF(8723) OR FAX 931-787-1200 OR ONLINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG Name______USCF ID#______q WALTER MUIR E-QUADS (WEBSERVER CHESS) Four-player, double round-robin webserver format tournament Address ______City______State ___ ZIP ______with class-level pairings. 1st-place receives a certificate. Phone ______E-mail______Est. Rating ______ENTRY FEE: $7. Credit card # (VISA, MC, Disc., AMEX) ______Exp. date ______Please check event(s) selected. V-code ______q Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter Muir *Note: This may slow down your assignment. E-Quads & Electronic Knights, players will use post office mail, unless opponents agree to use e-mail. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO U.S. CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, USCF, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557

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Tournament Life / August USCF National Bids Note: Organizers previously awarded Events options for USCF National Events Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events must still submit proposals (including sample budgets) for their events. SEE TLA IN THIS ISSUE FOR DETAILS OVERDUE BIDS 2013 U.S. Blind Chess Championship August 9-10 • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Please contact the National Office if you 2013 U.S. Masters Championship August 29-September 2 • Greensboro, North Carolina are interested in bidding for a National 2013 U.S. Class Championship September 27-29 or 28-29 • Houston, Texas Event. The USCF recommends that bids be submitted according to the 54th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship October 12-14 • Fort Eustis, following schedule. However, bids may Virginia be considered prior to these dates. USCF reserves the right to decline all bids and organize the event itself. FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details) 2013 U.S. Action Game/30 Championship October 26 • Santa Clara, California PAST DEADLINE JULY 1, 2012: 2013 U.S. Game/60 Championship October 27 • Santa Clara, California 2013 U.S. Game/15 Championship 2013 K-12 Grade Championship December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida DEADLINE JULY 1, 2013: 2013 Pan American Intercollegiate Championship December 27-30 • Lubbock, Texas 2014 U.S. Amateur Teams (North, 2014 National High School (K-12) Championship April 4-6 • San Diego, California South, West) 2014 U.S. Amateur (East, North, 2014 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 25-27 • Atlanta, Georgia South, West) 2014 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 9-11 • Dallas, Texas 2014 U.S. Cadet 2014 National Open—TBA 2014 U.S. Class Championship 2014 U.S. Game/10 Championship—TBA 2014 U.S. Game/30 Championship 115th annual (2014) U.S. Open July 26-August 3 • St. Louis, Missouri 2014 U.S. Game/60 Championship 2014 K-12 Grade Championship December 12-14 • Orlando, Florida 2014 U.S. Junior Chess Congress 2015 National High School (K-12) Championship April 10-12 • Columbus, Ohio 2014 U.S. Junior Closed 2015 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 24-26 • Louisville, Kentucky 2014 U.S. Masters Championship 2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2013: 2015 National Open—TBA 2014 U.S. Junior Open 2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship—TBA 2014 U.S. Senior Open 116th annual (2015) U.S. Open August 1-9 • Phoenix, Arizona 2015 K-12 Grade Championship December 4-6 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida CHESS MAGNET SCHOOL JUNIOR GRAND PRIX April 1-3 • Atlanta, Georgia 2016 National High School (K-12) Championship A Junior Grand Prix event must have four or 2016 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 15-17 • Indianapolis, Indiana more rounds with a time control greater than 65 min. Please see: www.uschess.org/data May 6-8 • Nashville, Tennessee 2016 National Elementary (K-6) Championship page/JPG-Rules.php for complete Rules. 117th annual (2016) U.S. Open July 30-August 7 • Indianapolis, Indiana 2016 K-12 Grade Championship December 16-18 • Nashville, Tennessee ATTENTION AFFILIATES 2017 SuperNationals VI May 12-14 • Nashville, Tennessee The United States Chess Federation has partnered with R.V. Nuccio & Associates 2017 K-12 Grade Championship December 8-10 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide USCF 2018 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee affiliates with affordable annual liability and short term event insurance. The 2018 K-12 Grade Championship December 14-16 • Orlando, Florida liability coverage is available for approximately $265 per year for a $1,000,000 limit of insurance. Also Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each monthly rating available is contents property and supplement will be used for all tournaments beginning in that month, unless otherwise announced in bonding insurance. For more information, Chess Life. The USCF website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists unofficial ratings.The purpose please go to www.rvnuccio.com/ chess- of unofficial ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for federation.html. For event insurance, pairing or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating please go to www.rvnuccio.com. at their discretion, even without advance publicity of such a policy.

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The Tournament Announcements on the following pages are provided for the convenience of USCF members and for informational purposes only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither the U.S. Chess Federation nor Chess Life warrants the accuracy of anything contained in these tournament announcements. Those interested in additional information about or having questions concerning any of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed. Chess Life will exercise all due diligence in providing accurate typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibility for errors made in such work. Effective with TLAs submitted after November 10, 2010, the following additional rules apply to Grand Prix tournaments: 1) The guaranteed first prize must be at least $150. 2) No more than one prize under $100 may count towards the Grand Prix point total. 3) Prizes below the maximum entry fee do not count towards the Grand Prix point total. Also include full time control noting increment or time delay even if delay is zero (d0). SUBMISSIONS: E-mail your tla to: [email protected] (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand Prix information see January 2013 CL pg. 50 and 51 or check www.uschess.org/go/tlainfo. Payment can be done online through the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: U.S. Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.

54th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship Summer Championship 6SS, at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum, 300 Washington Blvd., Fort 5SS, G/90;+30 (2day rds. 1-2 G/55 d5). 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA Eustis, VA. Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-4 G/120 d5, Rds. 5-6 30/90, SD/60 95035. Park free. Prize $5,000 b/97 guar 60%. 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE Nationals d5. Military ID required for access to Ft. Eustis. Rds.: Sat 0900-1230- rated) $1,000 400 200 u2300: 200 100. 1600-1999 $700 300 100 u1800: 1600, Sun 0900-1400, Mon 0900. Byes: Two 1/2 point available if req. 300 100 100, u1600 $700 300 100 u1400: 100 100, u1200: 100 100. Unr by 1130 Sat. Open to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Academy max $100 exc Open. Aug 13 Supp, CCA min & TD disc. EF: 79 by 8/7, onsite Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Cadets/Midshipmen, and ROTC. USCF Membership required. Awards: +20. Playup +20. Econ: EF-20 w/60% prize. GM, IM, FM, NM $0 by 8/2: AUG. 9-10, PENNSYLVANIA prize-EF. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 9-9:15 Rounds: F 7p, Sa 9:30 2 6:30, Su 2013 U.S. Blind Chess Championship Trophies/Plaques to Top 3 overall, Top Active Duty from each DoD serv- ice, Top Reservist, Top Retiree, Top 3 Cadets/Midshipmen/ROTC, Top 2 9:30a 2-day Rd. 1-2 G/55 d5 Sat 9:30 11:40 & merge) Info: BayArea USCF & U.S. Braille Chess Association (USBCA) are sponsoring this Chess.com/champs. NS. NC. USCF National event. 4 SS or 4 RR (depends on # of players), G/135. Hol- in each class A-D, Top Unrated, Biggest Upset, and lots of special prizes. iday Inn Express Hotel, 5311 Campbells Run Road (near airport), Awards Ceremony at end of tournament. Times for the Annual Armed Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Pittsburgh, PA 15277, (412) 788-8400. Free shuttle to/from airport. EF: Forces Chess committee meeting, Bughouse Championship, and Blitz AUG. 10, ALABAMA Free. Reg.: Onsite - Thurs. Aug. 8: 6-8pm, Fri. Aug. 9: 9-9:30am. Rds.: Championship TBD. Hotels & Info.: www.vachess.org. EF: FREE! Reg.: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 (tentative), Fri. Aug. 9: 10-4, Sat. Aug. 10: 9-3. Prize Fund: $1,400 GTD: On-site 0730-0830 10/12, or email to Mike Hoffpauir, mhoffpauir@ Chris Bond Memorial 9th Annual 1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, 4th: $100, $100-Best player U1400, $100- aol.com. Include Rank, Name, USCF ID, Branch of service, and Duty Sta- 4SS, TC: G/70 d5. Frazer UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy., Montgomery, AL Class E (1000-1199), $100- Class F (800-999), $100- Best Unrated play- tus as of Oct 14 (Active, Reserves, Retired, Cadet) when registering. Bring 36117. OPEN (PF: $$GTD): $250, 150, A 125, B 100, C 100, U1400 100. ers. NOTE: All players must be classified as Legally Blind and bring your clocks! NC. NS. W. EF: $40; if mailed by AUG 2nd; $55 at site. Rds.: 9-11:45-3-5:30. proof. You must also be a current member of the USCF for $18 a year. You SCHOLASTIC: 5SS, TC: G/30 d5. EF: $20. Trophy: Top 3. Late REG.: AUG can join the USCF at the event! HR: $99 nite; code: USB. Contact: Rick 10th at 8am. Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Checks payable to: Caesar Varchetto, [email protected]. Phone: (h) 304-636-4034, (c) Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, 304-614-4034 or Joan DuBois, [email protected], (c) 931-200-3412. Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: [email protected]; www.Alabama Chess.com; www.CaesarChess.com. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Grand Prix AUG. 29-SEPT. 2, NORTH CAROLINA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18 NOT JUNE 21-23 OR 22-23, CONNECTI- 2013 U.S. Masters Championship AUG. 3, NEW YORK CUT TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30, inc.30. Embassy Suites Airport, 204 Centreport Dr., TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) ChessNYC at Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) 19th Annual Northeast Open Greensboro, NC 27409, (336) 668-4535, mention chess tournament for 9-SS, G/5 d0. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd $17000 in NOTE CORRECTIONS: 5SS, 30/85, SD/60 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/85 discounted hotel rate. GM and IM norms may be possible! 1,000: $250-150, top U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300: $200 each, EF: $40, prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! $5000-3000-1750-1500- d10). Sheraton Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. members $30. Blitz-rated, but the higher of regular, quick or blitz used 1250-1000-800-500-100-100 U2450 1000 U2350 500 U2300 500. EF: $8,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-300- $199 if received by August 15 $250 later or on site. GM’s and foreign IM’s for pairings & prizes. FIDE Blitz Rated! Reg. ends 5:45 pm. Rds.: 6-6:30- 200, U2250 $600–300. Under 2050: $800-400-300-200, top U1850 Free. No money taken out of winnings to reimburse for EF. This tourna- 6:50-7:10-7:40-8-8:20-8:40-9 pm. Three byes available, request at entry. $500-250. Under 1650: $700-400-250-150, top U1450 $400-200. Under ment is open only to players who have ratings over 2200, those who have www.marshallchessclub.org. Online registration: www.chessnyc.com. 1250: $300-150-100, trophy to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. ever been so rated, all foreign FIDE-rated players, and juniors (under age A Heritage Event! Unrated may not win over $150 in U1250 or $400 in U1650. Top 3 sec- 21) rated over 2000. RDS.: Aug. 29 7:00PM then 12-7, 12-7, 12-7, 12-7. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! tions EF:$88 online at chessaction.com by 8/14, $95 phoned to HR: $99 All rooms are suite style. Free made to order breakfast daily, free AUG. 8-11, 9-11 OR 10-11, MASSACHUSETTS 406-896-2038 by 8/14 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2-day $92 manager’s reception nightly, and free airport shuttle available for all TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) if check mailed by 8/7, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. guests. Advance Entry: Send checks to: Walter High, 105 North Crab- 43rd annual Continental Open No mailed credit card entries. U1250 Section EF: all $40 less than tree Knoll, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Make checks payable to: Carolinas Chess 6SS. Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St. (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from Initiative (CCI). On site entry will be available on August 29 from 2-6:30PM. 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early 19th cen- prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry $50; not available BYES: A maximum of two byes allowed. Byes must be requested before tury America at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org). Prizes $30,000 in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise the start of round 2. INFO:Walter High wmhigh@ nc.rr.com, or Gary New- based on 250 paid entries (re-entries & U1300 Section count half), min- som, [email protected]. More info including pre-entry imum $24,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 5 sections. Open lists may be available at: carolinaschessinitiatve. com. FIDE rated. No 3-day & 4-day 40/110, SD/30 d10, other sections 3-day & 4-day 30/90, smoking. No computers. SD/1 d5. 2-day option in all sections, rds 1-3 G/45 d5, then merges with USCF Membership Rates Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! others. 4-day option offered only in Open through Under 1600. Open: SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, TEXAS $3000-1500-900-600-400, clear or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top U2350 Premium (P) and Regular (R) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-700-500-300, top U2050/Unr (U.S., CANADA, MEXICO) 2013 U.S. Class Championships $800-400. Under 1900: $2000-1000-700-500-300, top U1750 (no unr) 5SS; $11,100 b/200 full-paid entries, 70% Guaranteed. Junior entries $800-400. Under 1600: $1800-900-700-500-300, top U1450 (no unr) Type 1 yr 2yr 3yr in Class C and D, all Class E, and Unrated Section count as 2/3. Master $700-400. Under 1300: $1000-700-400-300-200, top U1150 (no unr) Division (both schedules), G/90, 30-sec inc.; Others, G/120 d5 (2-Day $400-200. NEW mixed doubles bonus prizes:best male/female 2-player Adult P $46 $84 $122 Option, Rd. 1, G/90 d5); Free entry for GMs. Free entry for IMs, deducted “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team aver- Adult R $40 $72 $104 from winnings. September Rating Supplement used. Houston Marriott age rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in differemt Senior (65+) $40 $72 $104 South at Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. www.mar- sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players riott.com/hotels/travel/houhh-houston-hobby-airport-marriott/ Free begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Unrated may Young Adult P (U25)* $33 $61 $88 parking! $87 HR! 713-943-7979, Group Code: CHESS. 8 Sections, Rated enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $900, U1600 $600, U1300 Young Adult R (U25)* $26 $47 $67 players may play up one class only. MASTER (2200/up), FIDE Rated, $300; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: $148 $1,250-650-400 (U2400: 400-200-100), EXPERT (2000-2199), $800-400- online at chessaction.com by 8/6, $155 phoned by 8/6 (406-896-2038, Youth P (U16)* $28 $51 $73 200, CLASS A (1800-1999), $800-400-200, CLASS B (1600-1799), no questions), 4-day $154, 3-day $153, 2-day $152 mailed by 7/31, $160 Youth R (U16)* $22 $40 $57 $800-400-200, CLASS C (1400-1599), $800-400-200, CLASS D (1200- (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. 1399), $800-400-200, CLASS E (U1200), $400-200-100, Unrated, GMs free; $140 deducted from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: all $60 Scholastic P (U13)* $24 $43 $61 $300-100. National Class Champion title and plaques to each Class win- less than above. All: Advance EF $5 less to MACA members; may ner; Champions listed on USCF Yearbook. Tie-breaks: MSCO. EF: $75 Scholastic R (U13)* $17 $30 $42 join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $80; not available in Open. Unof- postmarked or on line by 9/6, $85 after. Special EF: $45 by 9/6 ($55 after) Special 1 for all players in Class E, Unrated Section, and Juniors U18 in Class C or ficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Premium membership provides a printed copy D. 3-Day Schedule: On-site registration Fri (9/27) 5-7pm. Rds. Fri 8pm, year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at ches- saction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned of Chess Life (monthly) or Chess Life for Kids Sat 2pm & 6:30pm, Sun 9:30am & 2:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Registra- (bimonthly) plus all other benefits of regular tion Sat (9/28) 7:30-8:30am. Rds. Sat 9:30am, 2pm (merges with 3-Day or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day sched- Schedule) & 6:30pm, Sun 9:30am & 2:30pm. Byes: Two max, all rounds, ule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & membership. Regular membership provides must commit before end of Rd 2. SIDE EVENTS: 5-min BLITZ, Sat after 3:30. No 4-day U1300. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12 & online-only access to Chess Life and Chess Life Rd 3, $20 EF on site, 70% returned in prizes; 2 sections, Open and 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat for Kids; a tournament life announcement 10,12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open U1800; USCF Blitz rated; SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT, 5SS, G/30 d5, newsletter will be mailed to adults bimonthly One day only, Sat 9/28, $20 by 9/6, $25 after. Sections: K-3, K-6, K-9, K- must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $91-91-100, 12. Registration Sat 7:30-9am; First round at 10am, others ASAP; Prizes: 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate, reserve by 7/26 or rate and to scholastic members three times per Plaques to top 10 individuals and top 3 teams in each division, top four may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: year. Youth provides bimonthy Chess Life, players from one school count for team score, minimum of two. All chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Scholastic bimonthly Chess Life for Kids, oth- scholastic players will receive a commemorative medal. ENTRIES: Check $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Direc- ers listed above monthly Chess Life. See payable to Francisco L. Guadalupe and mail to 305 Willow Pointe Dr., torAtChess.us, 914-665-8152. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com www.uschess.org for other membership cat- League City, TX 77573. On line: http://main.uschess.org/. Info: (online entries posted instantly). [email protected]. Phone Entries, (713) 530-7820. egories. Dues are not refundable and may be Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! changed without notice. *Ages at expiration A Heritage Event! AUG. 9-11 OR 10-11, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN OCT. 12-14, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)

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unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Ques- 5-SS, rd.1 G/30 d5, rd.2 G/55 d5, rds.3, 4, 5 G/70 d5. Grace Lutheran entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic tions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance Church, 811 E. Clark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN. EF: $25 by 8/15, $30 at site. $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholas- entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). $$ (1160, top 2 G, class prizes b/6 entries per class, else proportional): tic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $200-120, X, A, B, C, D, E/below, Unr. each $120. Reg.: 8:00-8:45am. Rds.: Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, 9:00-10:00-12:45-3:15-5:45. Ent: Rutherford County Chess Club, P.O. Box Bye: HR: AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, SOUTH CAROLINA 1593, Murfreesboro, TN 37133. http://rccc.us/ (with map to site), rccc@ Sun 10 & 3:30. all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2. $94-94, 800- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 8/2 or rate may increase. Car Columbia Open rccc.us. 615-895-7989. NS. NC. W. rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through Hilton Garden Inn, 434 Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC 29212. $3400 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pel- b/65. 5SS, G/120/30inc (2day Rd. 1 G/75/30inc). In 4 Sections: Open: AUG. 17-18, IDAHO ham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAt $500-250-125. Top U2200 $125 U2000: $400-200-100 Top U1800: $100 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Chess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at U1600: $400-200-100 Top U1400: $100 U1200: $400-200-100 Top U1000: ICA Summer Classic chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). $100. ALL: EF: $59 by July 31. $65 by Aug 10. $75 after. Free entry to 5SS, Time Control: G/120 d5. FIDE Rated. USCF Grand Prix. Northwest A Heritage Event! 2200+ (deduct $65 from prizes). $25 Re-entry. Memb. Req’d: SCCA $10. Chess Grand Prix. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: Boise Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Other States Allowed. 1 half pt bye available. Must declare before Rd 3. State University, Student Union Bldg., 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID. AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, GEORGIA ENT: Daniel M. Smith, 407 White Falls Dr., Columbia, SC 29212, www.col USCF mem req. EF: by 8/12 $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), Special family rate TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 umbiachess.com. INFO: Daniel M. Smith, Bob Halliday daniel@columbia $60. $5 more for all if after 8/12. FM’s, IM’s, GM’s, and WGM’s enter for 44th Annual Southern Congress chess.com, [email protected]. 3 Day: Reg Ends 7:15 pm FriRd.1 free (no deduction from winnings). Email entries OK to lock in lower rate. 5-SS. North DeKalb Mall, 2050 Lawrence Highway, Space Near Ross, 8pm, Rd. 2 Sat 2 & 7 pm Sun 9am 2pm. 2 Day: Reg Ends 9:15 am Sat Register & check in: 8-8:45am 8/17. Rd. times: Sat 9am, 1:30pm, 6pm; Decatur, GA 30033. $2,700 b/85; 50% GTD. In 3 sections: Champi- Rd.1 10am merge with 3 Day. HR: $99, 803 407-6640. Reserve by Aug 1, Sun 9am, 1:30pm. 1/2 pt bye avail: Max 1, any round. Must commit before onship: FIDE and USCF rated with FIDE rules. Must be 1900 and above! Mention, Columbia Open Chess Tournament. NS. NC. W. Rd 2 pairing. Players arriving for round 2 may take a retroactive R1 1/2 $350-250; u2200- $250, u2050- $250. Amateur: $300; u1800- $200-100, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! pt bye as long as they arrive by 1:15pm. Prizes Guaranteed: $$ Open: u1600- $200-100. Under 1400: $200-100; u1250- $200, u1100- $200. Time $500-250-100. Open section will be separated into two halves for prize Controls: AUG. 17, FLORIDA payout only (but will be one section for pairing). 1st place in lower half Championship: G/100 with 30 sec. inc., 2-day: G/90 d5. Other TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 sections: G/120 d5., 2-day: G/90 d5. All: Entry Fee: $44 by 8/14; $49 CFCC Tornado at UUU will receive $200, 2nd place in lower half will receive $100, and 3rd place at site. Reentry except Championship $25. Free entries for GMs and IMs. 4-SS, G/75 d5. University Unitarian Universalist Society, 11648 McCulloch in lower half will receive $50; Reserve: $200-100-50. ENT/INFO: ICA, Con- Bye: all rounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. 3-day sched- Rd., Orlando 32817. EF: $30, CFCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted tact: George Lundy, 9533 Caraway Dr., Boise, ID 83704, E-mail George: ule; Reg.: 5-6:30 p.m. Rds.: 7, 2:30-7:30. 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: from any prize). $$625 b/30: (1st Place Guaranteed) 200-120-80, [email protected] Web: www.idahochessassociation.org. NS. W. Reg.: 9-10 a.m. Rds.: 1st at 10:30, then merges with 3-day. Info: info@ U1800, U1600, U1400 $75 ea. Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, 6. Info & Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! americanchesspromotions.com, [email protected] or (478)-973- directions: (407) 629-6946, centralflchess.org. AUG. 17-18, MICHIGAN 9389. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 GA 31204. (PayPal: use [email protected].) NS. FIDE. AUG. 17, VIRGINIA 2013 U.P. Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Tracy Callis Memorial 5SS, G/120 d0. Masonic Building, 128 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, INDIANA 3-round SS, G/90 d5. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4608 Brambleton Ave. (parking and entrance in rear of building). Entry Fee: $30 ($20 for jun- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. GUARANTEED PRIZES: Top Section: $250- iors 19 or under). Prizes: (1st & 2nd GTD.) $250 first place, $125 second, 8th annual Indianapolis Open $150-$100. Additional Sections: If Octagonals, each is guaranteed $150- others based on entries. Trophy to top UP resident. Reg.: 9-9:30 Sat. 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5). Crowne Plaza $125. If Hexagonals, each is guaranteed $125-$100. If Quads, each is guar- Rounds: Sat 10:00. 2:30 7:00; Sun 9:30. 2:00-all times EDT. Byes avail- Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd. (off I-465 & Airport Expwy), anteed $125. ENTRY FEE: If received by Aug. 16, $30. At site, $40. able all rounds, but must be requested before registration ends. Info and Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wire- REGISTRATION: 6-9 pm on 8/16; 8:30-9:30 am on 8/17. ROUNDS: 10- early entries: Robert John, 315 E. Prospect St., Marquette, MI 49855, less, indoor pool, game room, fitness center. $$16,000 based on 200 paid 2:30-6:00 BYES: One only per tournament; must request before 1st 906-228-8126, [email protected]. entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count half), $12,000 (75% each round begins. ADVANCED ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, PO Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, Box 4141, Roanoke, VA 24015. PHONE: (276) 692-6418. EMAIL: joshua AUG. 17-18, MINNESOTA clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $700-400. FIDE. [email protected]. WEB PAGE: roanokechess.com. NS. NC. W. Bargain TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1950/unr $500-250. Under Book Sale on site. FREE LUNCH PROVIDED! This is a VCP Cup Event. 2nd Annual Twin Ports Open 1800: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1650 (no unr) $500-250. Under (In Duluth Overlooks Lake Superior) Over $2,300 projected in prizes Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 1500: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1350 (no unr) $400-200. Under + GM & IM Bartholomew are playing! The Suites 1200: $600-300-200-100, plaque to first 3, top Under 900, Under 700, AUG. 17, NEW HAMPSHIRE Hotel in Canal Park, 325 Lake Avenue S., Duluth, MN 55802. Open: EF $50 Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Seacoast Open by 10 Aug, $60 on site. Prizes (based on 35): $600, $300, $150; U2200 $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by $100; U2000 $100. U 1800: EF $45 by 10 Aug., $55 on site. Prizes 8/14, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/14 (entry only, no questions), Holiday Inn Portsmouth, 300 Woodbury Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03867. In 3 Sections, Open: 4SS, GAME/65 d5, $$GTD: $250-150. U2300 $100. (based on 35): $400, $200, $100; U1600 $75; U1400 $75. U 1200: EF 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 8/7, all $120 (no checks, credit cards $35 by 10 Aug., $45 on site. Prizes (based on 15): $150, $75, $40; Tro- OK)at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; U1900: 4SS, GAME/65 d5, Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $200-100. U1550 $100. Adult unrated may not enter U1250. U1250: 4SS, GAME/65 d5, Open phies for Top High School and Elementary student. All sections: 5SS, Rd. $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $50 less than above. 1 G/60 + 30 sec increment; Rds 2-5 G/90 + 30 sec increment. Reg.: Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. to 1249 & under. $$GTD: $100. Adult unrated may not enter U1250. ALL: EF: $28 in advance, $33 at site. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Advance entries Sat 9-10am. Rds.: Sat 10:30-2-7; Sun 10-3. USCF memb. required. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Advanced Reg: Online: www.onlineregistration.cc, or Mail: Dane Zagar, Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. must be postmarked by 8/10/2013. Rds.: 10:00-1:00-3:30-6:00. One half point bye available rounds 1-3. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. 4454 Maki Rd., Brookston, MN 55711. Checks payable to Twin Ports Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg Open. Friday Night IM Lecture & GM Simul: International Master ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day sched- #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea [email protected], www.relyeachess.com. NS. W. John Bartholomew will host an hour long lecture at 6:00pm in the Suites ule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point Hotel the night before the tournament, Friday August 16. The topic of byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! the lecture will be how to think like a master, which prepares players for HR: $89-89, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by 8/2 or rate may AUG. 17, TENNESSEE the GM Simul! Next, at 7:30pm Grandmaster and two times United States increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Champion Alex Yermolinsky will play all comers. One player will receive car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental 21st Battle of Murfreesboro a copy of GM Yermolinsky’s signed book! Registration for the IM Lecture is 5:30-6pm and is only $10 on site. Registration for the GM Simul is 7- 7:30pm on site and is also only $10. But sign up for both and pay only $15! Hotel: Rooms include full breakfast buffet. Suites Hotel, 218-727-4663, chess rate $110. Rooms held until July 11. After July 11, first come first serve. For more info: Dane Zagar, [email protected], 218-409- th 5678. 135 annual NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 17-18, TEXAS Aug 30-Sep 2, Aug 31-Sep 2 or Sep 1-2, Albany TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 2013 DCC Fide Open VIII 5SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, America’s oldest annual event - $13,000 guaranteed Richardson, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open Section: $$875G. This section is FIDE rated and uses Fide rules. Will use USCF rat- 6 round Labor Day weekend Swiss in 5 sections; you play only those in your ing and rules for prizes especially if tournament decides to award class section. Choice of 4-day, 3-day or 2-day schedule (no 2-day Open Section), all merge prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time and compete for same prizes. $97 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle. at TD’s decretion. Contact us or USCF about registering for Fide before the event starts. $500-$250-$125. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/Additional Fam- ily Member $50, plus $10 non-DCC membership fee if applicable. Small Open Section: Prizes $1500-700-500-300, state title and $100 bonus to appearance fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM’s/IM must play top NY resident, top U2300/Unr $700, U2200/Unr $600. FIDE, 80 GPP. all rounds to get appearance fee. Reserve section: Open to players rated below 1800 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated. EF: Under 2100: $1000-500-300-150, top Under 1900 $400.. $30 plus $10 non Dallas Chess Club membership fee if applicable. The Reserve gives back 10% in prizes and if there are at least 8 paid entries Under 1800: $1000-500-300-150, top Under 1600 $400. and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to next Under 1500: $800-400-250-150, top Under 1300 $300. DCC Fide Open. Both: Registration: 9:45-10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45-3:10- 7:16, Sun 10:45-3:10. One Bye allowed if requested before end of rd 2, Under 1200: $500-250-150-100, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Under withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. Info: 214-632-9000, info@dal 800, Under 600, Unrated. laschess.com. NS. NC. FIDE. Unrated prize limits: $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, $600 U1800. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 17-18, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: $500-300-200. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 LACC - Petrosian Memorial FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. 6SS, G/61 d5, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: U2300/U1800 EF: $70 at the door ($65 if notified by 8/16); $60 LACC mem- bers ($55 if notified by 8/16); Siblings 1/2, $30 new LACC members, Free new LACC Life members! Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each

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day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $1500-700-400-200. Under phies to the top ten. Both: Reg: 9-9:45. Rds: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30. Ent: day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & receive three 1900: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1700: $1500-700-400-200. Under Harris Pavilion, 9116 Center St., Ste. 103, Manassas, VA 20110. W 1/2 pt byes- F ull EF. Prizes: $$ 1,500 (b/45, 50% Guaranteed). 1st-3rd 1500: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1300: $1200-600-300-200. Under $400-200-100 U2000: $125. U1800: $200-100; U1600: $100–50-$25; 1000: $600-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated.Sen- AUG. 24, NEW JERSEY Ent: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA ior prizes: top age 65/over among all sections: $800-400-200. New mixed Viking 4-County Open and Quads 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710; Mick@LAChessClub. doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined Community Center, 293 Main St. (Rt #46), Hackettstown, NJ 07840. com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets & basement. score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average rating must be 4SS, Grand Prix Section: G/55 d5. Top residents of Sussex, Morris, War- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must reg- ren and Hunterdon are County Champions. $$ Gtd. OPEN: 150-100-50. AUG. 18, NEW JERSEY ister at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate Guaranteed minimum $50 each top Expert, A, B, U1600. No pooling or TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 pairings avoided but possible. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1000, duplicate cash prizes. Trophies: First, each County Champ, Top Expert, Dean of Chess Open $300 U1300, $500 U1500, $700 U1700, or $900 U1900; balance goes to Class A, B, C, D/E. EF: $20 if early via website, EntryFeesRUs.com. Pay 4SS, G/60 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $115 online at chessaction.com $10 more at site. Reg.: 9-10am on 8/24. First Round: 10am then ASAP NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. GTD$$ Open: $200-$150-$100-$100; U1700: by 8/21, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/21 (entry only, no questions), With lunch break. Kids U500, K-6 Section: 4SS, G/45 d5. Trophies to top $50 gift card; U1300: $40 gift card; U1000: $30 gift card. Pre-Entry: $40 3-day $118, 2-day $117 if check mailed by 8/14, $130 at site, or online 10. EF: $16 early $20 late. Both sections Sign up at EntryFeesRUs.com ($30 members). Entries postmarked by 8/13 to Dean of Chess Academy, until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1000 or mail to: Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876 or enter online at www.deanof Section EF: All $60 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards Info: 908-619-8621, [email protected] or EntryfeesRus.com. NC. Web. chess.com. Onsite: $50 ($40 members). IMs and GMs free, early entry OK. Re-entry $60, not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org fee deducted from prize. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues A Heritage Event! & ASAP. with paper magazine if paid with entry- Online at chessaction.com, Adult Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult AUG. 24-25, IOWA AUG. 20, NEW YORK $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends 59th Iowa Open Championship Marshall Masters! Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must (USCF and FIDE Rated). 5-SS, G/90 i30 (Some clocks available) Accel- 4-SS, G/25 d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 202-429-1700, erated pairings may be used in Rounds 1-2. IASCA Super GP Qualifier. NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2000 (plus all players scor- reserve by 8/9 or rate may increase. Regular rate at this luxury hotel is Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 event since the prior month’s Car rental: 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30, 9-2. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100. Prizes to about $200! 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car Parking: Prizes: ($1320 b/55 Top 3 Gtd) 400+T-225-125 U2000, U1800, U1600 U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15- online through chesstour.com. Valet parking $10/day to 2 am or $20/day overnight; garage has limited space. Ent: chessaction.com or 125/65 each. EF: $55 pstmked 8/17, $65 on site, IM & GM free EF 9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd. 1 or 4 only), request at entry. deducted from any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, $10 off Out of state residents, www.marshallchessclub.org. Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- IASCA membership reqd ($15 reg, $10 Jr.) or OSA. Bye’s available rounds AUG. 23, NEW YORK 201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entry 1-3 if asked prior to start of round. Round 4 or 5 only if requested prior TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) posted instantly). to tournament starting. Tournament Director: Bill Broich. ENT: IASCA, c/o Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245, Ph# 319.321.5435, Last Friday of every month. 9-SS, G/5 d0. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! [email protected] or [email protected]. Hotel: 319-688- NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd 500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, AUG. 23-25, RHODE ISLAND 4000, $95.00 ask for chess , reserve before 8/12 to guarantee U1800: $50 each, EF: $30, members $20. Blitz-rated, but the higher of TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) rate. USCF – August 2013 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes. regular, quick or blitz used for pairings & prizes. FIDE Blitz Rated! Reg. Blackstone Chess Festival Open FIDE rules will be used. Online registration at https://www.onlinereg- ends 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10 pm. Three 5SS, G/90 +30. Blackstone Chess Center, 250 Main St., Pawtucket, RI. istration.cc/ byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. Hotel: $89, 401-723-6700. EF: $50 (60 at door) GMs free. $$b/20: $300- 180-120. U2100: 125-75. Rds.: Fri 8/23 7pm, Sat 8/24 11 & 4, Sun 8/25 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! 10 & 3. Byes: Limit 2, Rds. 1-4. ENT: Blackstone Chess, 45 Taft Ave., Prov- AUG. 24-25, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! idence, RI 02906, http://blackstonechess.com/festival, 401-751-6239. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Exchange Bank Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) AUG. 24, VIRGINIA Exchange Bank, 444 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403. 4 round Swiss, 45th annual Atlantic Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 G/120 d5. In 3 Sections, Open : 4SS, G/120 d5, $$GTD: $250-175. 5SS. Washington Westin Hotel, 1400 M St. NW at Thomas Circle, Wash- Harris Pavilion Open Air (QC) Reserve: 4SS, G/120 d5, Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $200-125. ington, DC 20005. $$ 23,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. 3-day 5SS, G/20 d3. Loy E. Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA Booster: 4SS, G/120 d5, Open to 1499 & under. $$GTD: $150-100. Unr. Open & U2100 40/110, SD/30 d10, 3-day other sections 30/90, SD/1 d5. 20110. 2 Sections. Open: EF: $25 if received by 8/16, $35 at site. must play in Booster Section. Unrated players winning prizes will only 2-day option in all sections, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, then merges with 3-day. Prizes $$800G: $250-150-100, U2000-U1600-U1200-Unr. each $75. Fun receive half of the prize. ALL: EF: $35 advance until 8/22, $45 at site. Reg.: Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top (not USCF-rated): EF: $10 if received by 8/16, $15 at site. Prizes: tro- 08/24 8:30am - 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10 and 3; Sun 10 and 3. ENT: Paul Stag-

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Master, 10/9-14: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30, d10. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $2000-1000- Entry fee $80 less to rated seniors 65/over Other sections, 10/11-14 or 12-14: 7SS, 40/2, 700-500-400-300-300. Unr limit $600, in Master through Class C. SD/30, d10 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/85, d10). Class D (under 1400/Unr): $1000-600- Re-entry (except Master) $100. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 400-300-200-200. Unr limit $400. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington VA 22202. Class E (under 1200/Unr): $1000-600- Free shuttle to Airport & Metro (contact hotel 400-300-200-200. Unr limit $200. 6-day reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7, for schedule). Valet parking $6/day, guest Thu 11:45 & 6, Fri 6, Sat 11:45 & 6, Sun room not required. Room rates $95-95-105- Master entry fee: GMs free; $200 from 10:45 & 5, Mon 10 am. 115, 703-418-1234, reserve by 9/25. prize, no deduction from minimum. IMs, 4-day reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat WGMs:$30 online by 10/8, $50 by 6 pm 10/9 11:45 & 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. In 7 sections. You play only those in your or at site; $200 deducted from prize, no 3-day reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 2 & section. Classes A-E may play up one class. deduction from minimum. Foreign FIDE 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. Master: for US players rated 2000/over rated: $130 online by 10/8, $150 online or at Byes: OK all, limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 USCF or FIDE and all foreign FIDE rated site by 6 pm 10/9; $100 deducted from prize. rounds), must commit before round 3. players. Prizes $4000-2000-1200-1000-800- FIDE 2300/up: $280 online by 10/8, $300 600-500-400-400-400, clear/tiebreak 1st $100 online or at site by 6 pm 10/9. FIDE 2200- All: FIDE ratings used for Master, bonus, FIDE U2400/Unr $1600-800. 2299: $380 online by 10/8, $400 online or at October USCF for others. Unofficial web Minimum prize $700 to 1st 5 foreign GMs, site by 6 pm 10/9. Others: $480 online by ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. $300 1st 5 foreign IMs to enter (must play 9 10/8, $500 online or at site by 6 pm 10/9. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none games). 200 GPP (enhanced). Expert through C entry fee: $180 online supplied. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-700- at chessaction.com by 10/8, $185 phoned to Entry: chessaction.com or Continental 500-400-300-300. 406-896-2038 by 10/8, 4-day $184, 3-day Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000- $183 if check mailed by 9/30, all $200 at site, service charge for refunds. Special USCF 700-500-400-300-300. Unr limit $1200. or online until 2 hours before round 1.. dues: see Chess Life TLA or chesstour.com. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $2000-1000- Class D or E entry fee: All $80 less than Entries are posted at chessaction.com 700-500-400-300-300. Unr limit $900. Expert through C entry fee. (online entries posted instantly). .

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noli, 4233 Kintyre Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409. INFO: (707) 478-4385, A Heritage Event! Saturday 2 & 7, Sunday 2 & 7, Monday 9 & 2. 1/2 point Bye available for [email protected]. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! any round; max of 2; must commit prior to Rd. 3 pairing. FCA Annual meet- A State Championship Event! ing Sunday at 6:45/FCA board of directors meeting Sunday 6PM. Open: AUG. 29-SEPT. 2, NORTH CAROLINA AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, NEW YORK $1500-750-350-200. U/2300 $500-250-100. U2000: $$:$700-350-200-100- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 2013 U.S. Masters Championship TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 75. U1800: $$: $700-350-200-100-75. U1600: $$: $700-350-200-100-75. 135th annual NY State Championship U1400: $$: U1200: See Nationals. $500-300-200-100-75. Unrateds must be under age Out of state welcome. 6SS. Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany 12205 16. EF: U1200 Entry fee $60. $$:$400-200-125. U1000 $100 U800 $75. A Heritage Event! (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Luxurious hotel with Memb. Req’d: FCA. USCF. Trophy to top Florida player in each section. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, free parking, free airport ENT: C.H.E.S.S. Inc., 821 Upland, Port Orange, FL32127 386-682-9527. A State Championship Event! shuttle, many restaurants in area. $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. 4-day & 3- fca2013.eventbrite.com. INFO: Steve Lampkin,[email protected]. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, TENNESSEE day Open 40/110, SD/30 d10, 4-day & 3-day other sections 30/90, SD/1 OTHER: Quick Chess Championship G/15 d3 Friday 8/30/2013, 7pm. EF: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 d5. 2-day option in U2100 through U1200, rds 1-3 G/45 d5 Open: $1500- $20. Prizes based on entries. Blitz Championship G/5 d0 Sunday 9/1/2013, 2013 Tennessee Open 700-500-300, top U2300/Unr $700, U2200/Unr $600. State title and 10 am. EF: $20. Prizes based on entries. Scholastic Tournament Sunday Roaden University Center, 1000 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501. In 2 $100 bonus to top NYS resident. FIDE. Under 2100: $1000-500-300-150, 9/2/2012, 5SS, G/30 d5 Rnds. 10/11:30/1:30/2:45/4. EF: $20. Trophies Sections, Open: 5SS, G/120 d5, $$GTD: $400-250-200. Expert 200, 150, top Under 1900 $400. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-150, top Under 1600 for winners. Trophies Donated by Tampa Bay Chess Club - Willard Taylor, A 175, 125 B 150, 75 and C and below 100, 75. Plaques to Top Tennessee $400. Under 1500: $800-400-250-150, top Under 1300 $300. Under President. Rentry $50 by round 3. place winners. Novice U1400: 5SS, G/120 d5, Open to 1399 & under. 1200: $500-250-150-100, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, $$GTD: $225-175-150. E 125, 75, F and below 100, 75 and Unrated 100, Under 600, Unrated. New mixed doubles bonus prizes: best A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 75. Unrated are only eligible for the top 3 prizes in the Open Section and male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $500- Unrated Prizes in the Novice Section. ALL: EF: $50 both sections if 300-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in AUG. 30-SEPT. 2 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, TEXAS mailed by 8/23/2013. $60 later or on site. Free to IMs & GMs ($50.00 different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) entry fee deducted from winnings of $200 or more). $30.00 for USCF 79th Annual Southwest Open both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. 7SS. Doubletree DFW Airport North, 4441 W. John Carpenter Fwy., Irv- scholastic players competing for Plaques only. Memb. Req’d:TCA 10.00. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500 or $600 U1800. OSA. USCF. Reg.: Friday Aug. 30, 2013 5:00-6:00 PM CDT, Saturday Aug. ing, TX 75063. $$ 8,950 b/175 full entries, 75% Gtd. 3 Sections and Top 4 sections EF: $98 online at chessaction.com by 8/28, $105 phoned scholastic side events: Open: (This section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE 31 2013 7:30-8:30 AM CDT. Rds.: First round choice Friday 7:00 PM or to 406-896-2038 by 8/28 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $104, 3-day $103, Saturday 9:00 AM, Saturday 2:00 PM, 7:00PM, Sunday 9:00 AM 2:00 PM. rules. USCF rules/ratings used for awarding prizes. Players not at the 2-day $102 if check mailed by 8/21, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours board within 60 minutes of the start of the round will forfeit game.) Rounds 1/2 point bye available for any one round if requsted on or before reg- before game. Under 1200 Section EF: All $30 less than top 4 sections istration. Membership Meeting Saturday 1:00 PM. ENT: Harry Sabine, PO 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec. incre- E F. All: Online or mailed entries $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA ment. Note, please check tournament website for rules about FIDE Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: Harry Sabine 931-261-8440, dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; join or [email protected]. www.tnchess.org. W. registration. $$ 1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $700, U2200 $700-350. renew together with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used Reserve: U2000. Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if G/120 with 30 sec increment. $$ 800-400-200. B $600-300-150, U1600 AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, NORTH CAROLINA paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, $500-250-125. Novice: U1400 and Unrated. Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec. increment. $$ $500-250-125, 2013 North Carolina Open Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60, all sections but Open. GMs free, $90 E $400-200, U1000 $300-150 Unrated $200. All 3: TCA membership This tournament is being held in conjunction with the 2013 U.S. Mas- deducted from prize. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day sched- required. Other states accepted. EF: $88 if received by 8/22, else $99. ters. Come watch the stars of the chess world compete while playing in ule: Reg. ends Sat 11:30 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. $80 Junior(U19) if received by 8/22 else $90 (juniors count as 90% the NC Open! 5-SS, G/150 d5; 2-day schedule: Rd. 1 G/75 d5 then merges 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 12 toward base), Senior (over 65)//Additional family participant $52 with 3-day. Embassy Suites Airport, 204 Centreport Dr., Greensboro, NC & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10:30 am, rds Sun if received by 8/22 else $65 (Senior/Handicap/Additional family partic- 27409, (336) 668-4535, mention chess tournament for discounted hotel 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:30, no 2-day schedule in Open. Bye: all, limit ipant counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg. rate. $13000 in prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! In 4 sections: 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $97-97, 800- requires pre-payment. After 8/28/13 all registration and changes on site OPEN $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100 U2200 250-150- 443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/22 or rate may increase. NYSCA only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 8/28/13. 4 day: Reg. 100; U2000 $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100 U1850 meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or Friday 8/30, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri.: 7:45, Sat.: 2:30 pm - 7:30, Sun.: 10:45 250-150-100; U1700 $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100 reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- am - 5:00 pm, Mon.: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 8/31, 9-9:30 am, U1550 250-150-100; U1400 $1000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100- tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour. Rd. 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must play in Open 100 U1200 250-150-100. EF: $69 if received by August 15. $85 if received com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day schedule will be put later or onsite. $2 discount to NCCA members. SCHEDULE: 3-Day reg- chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). SEPTEMBER RATINGS in the 3 day. HR: $82/82/82/82, 972-929-8181 reserve by 8/8 and ask istration ends at 6:30PM on 8/30 Round at 7PM. 2-Day registration ends USED. for Dallas Chess Club rate. $82 rate includes breakfast for up to 4 peo- at 9:00AM on 8/31. Round at 9:30AM. Subsequent rounds are 8/31 at Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! ple staying in room. Up to two 1/2-pt byes available if requested before 1PM-7PM and 9/1 at 10AM-4PM. HR: $99 All rooms are suite style. Free A State Championship Event! end of rd. 2, but byes for both rd. 6 AND 7 not permitted. Tournament made to order breakfast daily, free manager’s reception nightly, and AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, FLORIDA reserves the right to use an analog clock with equivalenttime control under free airport shuttle available for all guests. ADVANCE ENTRY: Send TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 special circumstances. Texas Chess Association meeting on Sunday 9/1 checks to Walter High, 105 North Crabtree Knoll, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. 2013 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship at 9:00 am. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 8/31. 5-SS, G/30 d5, EF: $31 Make checks payable to: Carolinas Chess Initiative (CCI). OTHER: Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 North Atlantic Ave., Day- by 8/22, $45 after; Pre-reg. requires pre-payment. After 8/28/13 all reg- One half-point bye available. Byes must be requested prior to start of round tona Beach, FL 32118. HR: $115 no resort fee all rooms oceanview, free istration and changes on site only; all changes $10 after 8/28/13. No 2. Open section FIDE rated. INFO: Walter High [email protected] or Gary internet,self park only $5 call 866-536-8477 or 386-254-8200 or on-line refunds after 8/28/13, $10 handling fee for refunds before 8/28/13. Newsom [email protected]. More info including pre- http://tinyurl.com/cjby4tr Mention Chess Reserve by 8/12/2013. In 6 Sec- Entries do not count toward base in Open, Reserve and Novice. Regis- entry lists may be available at carolinaschessinitiative.com No smoking. tions, 6SS, G/120 d5, EF: $89 U1200 Entry fee $60 All $10 higher after tration: 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small lunch No computers. Special Saturday Only U1000 Scholastic Tournament Sat- 8/21/2013 or at site. Free entry GM,WGM,IM,WIM ($90 deducted from break. Sections: K-12 Championship and K-12 U1000. Prizes: Trophies to urday, August 31 4SS, G/30 d5 Rounds: 10:30-12-2-3:30. In two sections, any prize won)$$70% GTD: Based on 160 entries Reentry counts as 1/2 top 12 individuals, five teams in each section. K-12 U1000 also top three determined on-site based on entries. Trophies to top 10 in each section. entry. No unrated may win over $100 unless in open section. Reg.: Reg- unrateds. Medals to those who do not win a trophy. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, USCF rated. EF: $20 in advance $25 onsite. istration later than 1:15 on Saturday will get 1/2 point bye in round 1.Rds.: C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, [email protected] www.dallaschess.com NS. NC. W. FIDE. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, OR SEPT. 1-2, MICHIGAN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 2013 Michigan Open 6th annual LOUISVILLE OPEN 7-SS. Detroit Marriott Livonia, 17100 North Laurel Park Dr., Livonia, MI 48152. HR: Rates guaranteed through 8/16, after if space avail. King: $94 Sept 20-22 or 21-22, Holiday Inn Southwest Fair Expo (Code: MOSMOSA), Double: $114 (Code: MOSMOSD), Includes Compli- mentary Full Hot Breakfast at hotel restaurant & Wireless Internet $8000 guaranteed prizes ($1000 more than last year) Access, Phone: 734-462-3100, Online: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ dtwli-detroit-marriott-livonia/. 3 Sections: Open (All, FIDE rated), Reserve (U1800), Booster (U1200); 3 Schedules: 4-day, 3-day, 2-day 5 rounds, rooms $79-89, free parking, free airport shuttle (Reserve/Booster only). EF: Adv Ent Must be received and paid by Mon, Aug 26. Open: $55 for 4-day, $56 for 3-day, $65 after 8/26. Reserve: $45 Open Section: $1000-500-300-200, clear/tiebreak first $50 bonus, top for 4-day, $46 for 3-day, $47 for 2-day, $55 after 8/26. Booster: $25 for 4-day, $26 for 3-day, $27 for 2-day, $35 after 8/26. U18: $5 discount. Re- U2200/Unr $400-200. entry allowed for 4-day advance price. Free Entry to GM/IM/FM/2200+ when registering by 8/26, $55 EF deducted from prize. Payment in U2000 Section: $800-400-200-100, top U1800/unr $400-200. advance by check made payable to MCA or by Credit Card/PayPal via Pay- Pal. Be sure to specify schedule, and select correct entry fee! USCF U1600 Section: $700-400-200-100, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. memb req. MCA memb req for MI residents, other states OK. Reg.: 4- U1200 Section: $400-200-120-80, plaque to first 5, top U1000, U800, day: Fri (8/30): 5:30-6:30pm. 3-day: Sat (8/31): 9:30-10:30am. 2-day: Sun (9/1): 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 4-day: Fri (8/30): 7:30pm, Sat 11am, 6pm, Sun U600, Unrated. 10am, 7pm, Mon 9am, 3:30pm. 3-day: Sat (8/31): 11:30am, 2:30pm, then merge w 4-day. 2-day (Reserve/Booster only): Sun (9/1): 10am, Unrated prize limits: U1200 $200, U1600 $400, U2000 $600. 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, then merge w 4-day. TL: 4-day: 40/2 d5, SD/1 d5. 3-day: RDS. 1&2 G/75 d5. 2-day: RDS. 1-4, G/30 d5. Bye: 1/2 pt bye MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: bestmale/female 2-player “team” for RDS. 1-6, max of 2. Must request before RD. 4. $$Gtd: $3150; Tro- combined score among all sections: $400-200. Team must average U2200. phies for all Place-Winners Open: 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $250. U2200: $200; U2100: $200; U2000: $200; U1900: $200. Reserve: 1st $300, 2nd $225, 3rd $150, U1600: $125; U1500: $125; U1400: $125; U1300: $125; FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. U1200: $125. Booster: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd; U1000, U800, U600: 1st & 2nd each; Unrated 1st. Michigan Club Competition (gather your spar- ring partners and add the top 4 scores together): Prize to 1st, 2nd. Membership Meeting: 4:00pm Sun, Sept. 1. MCA members, make your voice heard! Ent & Info: Jeff Aldrich, 7453 Whippoorwill Ln., Davison, MI 48423; [email protected]; (810) 955-7271.

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Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 6111; ask for special chess rate). PRIZES $3400 Gtd.: OPEN $600- if mailed by 8/26 or online by 8/29, $80 at site. $30 discount to players A State Championship Event! 330- 220; U2000 $250-180-120; RESERVE: $400-250-150; U1600, U1400, in U1500 sect. rated under 1200 or unrated. Free to GMs and IMs. 3-Day AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, COLORADO U1200 each $150-90-60. Unrateds limited to class prizes of $100 in Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds. 10-4 Sat., 10-4 Sun., 9:30-3:30 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Open, $60 in Reserve. EF: $60; $10 discount with pre-registration received Mon. 2-Day Schedule (U2000 to U1500 Sects. only): Reg. 8:30-9:30 Colorado Open by Aug. 28. REG.: Sat. 9-10:45am; ROUNDS: Sat 11-5:30; Sun. 9:30-5:30; a.m. Sun., Rds. 10-12-2-4 Sun., 9:30-3:30 Mon. Byes: Open: 1-5, others 5-SS. Time Limit: Rounds 1-2 G/90 d5; Rounds 3-5 G/90, Inc 30 sec. Sher- Mon. 9-3. OTHER: OCF/WCF required (OSA); 2 half-point byes available, 1-6, limit 2, rds. 4-6 must commit before rd. 2. Ratings: Official Septem- aton Denver Tech Center Hotel, 7007 S. Clinton St., Englewood, CO 80112. request before Rd. 1 ENTRIES: Mail only to Mike Morris, 2344 NE 27th, ber ratings used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise (303)799-6200, HR: $69. EF: $45 if rec’d by 8/28, $34 for Seniors, Jun- Portland, OR 97212 INFO: www. pdxchess.org. Sponsored by Oregon Chess unrated. Memb. req.: Mass. residents: MACA $12 adult, $6 jr. U18, $8 iors, Unrated. Fees $5 more at site. Prize fund $2800 b/100. CHAM- Federation and Portland Chess Club. extra (optional) for Chess Horizons subscription, WMCA O.K., NH residents: PIONSHIP SECTION (Colorado State Championship): Prizes 400Gtd., NHCA $8 adult, $6 jr. U19, $10 for memb. with N.H. Chess Journal sub- UNDER 1800 SECTION: A Heritage Event! 200Gtd., 125Gtd., U2000 175, 125. Prizes 325, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! scription. New England Open Scholastics: 6 sections. K-12 U1500 175, 125, U1600 175, 125. Unrated prize limit $175. UNDER 1400 SEC- and K-12 U1000 Sections play Sat. 8/31, G/45 d5; K-3 U1200 and K-3 U500 TION: Prizes 250, 175, 100, U1200 150, 100, U1000/Unr 75. Unrated prize AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR 1-2, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Sections play Sun. 9/1, G/30 d5; K-6 U1400 and K-6 U600 Sections play TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) limit $100. Register: Saturday 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Rounds: Sat: 10:00, 35th Annual Southern California Open Mon. 9/2, G/30 d5. All scholastic sections are 4-SS, Reg. 9:30-10: 30 a.m., 2:30, 7:00; Sun: 9:00 AM, 3:30 PM. Entry fees to: Richard Buchanan, 1 6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5 (2-day schedule rds. 1-3 G/60 d5, then merges). Town 1st rd. at 11 a.m., others ASAP. Trophies to the top 3 in each sect., Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Make checks to CSCA. For & Country Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. $$20,000 medals to players with 3+ points not winning a trophy. EF: $20 if mailed information call (719) 685-1984 or write [email protected]. For in Guaranteed prizes, 5 Sections. Prizes: Open Sec 1st $2,400-1,600- by 8/26 or online by 8/29, $25 at site. New England Blitz Championship: information on other chess activity that weekend go to www.colorado- 1,200-900-600-500-400, BU2300 $1,000-600, BU2200 $1,000-600-400-200; Sun. 9/1, reg. ends at 7:45 p.m., 1st rd. 8:00 p.m., 5-SS (dbl), G/5 d0, 75% chess.com. CSCA membership required ($15, $10 Junior/Senior), OSA. Premier Section (U2000): $1,000-600-400-200; Amateur Section of EFs returned as prizes. EF: $10 if playing in main tnmt., others $15. Wheelchair accessible. A Colorado Tour Event. A USCF Grand Prix Tour- (U1800) $1,000-600-400-200; Reserve Section (U1600) $1,000-600- HR: $92-92-92-92, reserve by 8/16 and mention chess tnmt. Ent: payable nament. A State Championship Tournament. CSCA Membership meeting 400-200; Booster Section (U1400) $600-400-200-100, BU1200 $300-150, to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, Sunday 2:00 PM. Best Unrated $100. Plus Best Game Prizes: $75-50-25, one reserved for NH 03062 or online at www.MassChess.org Info: send email to info@ MassChess.org or phone 603-891-2484. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! non-open sections. Reg.: 3-day: 8 to 9:30 AM, Sept official rating list used. AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, MISSOURI 2-day: 8 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Rds.: 3 day: 10 AM & 5 PM on Sat-Sun, 9 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 AM & 4 PM on Mon. 2- day: 9:30 AM ,11:45 & 2 PM Sun, then merges. A State Championship Event! Saint Louis District Championship EF: $100 if received by 8/12, $120 after 8/12, or $140 at door. No credit AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 5SS, G/120 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 cards at door, checks or cash only. Special rate of only $75 if U1400 or TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: unrated if pd by 8/12, $90 after 8/12, or $100 at door. Special rate for 2013 CalChess State Championship (Labor Day) $60, $50 for annual members of the club if registered by 8/30. One Sec- GMs and IMs: $20 if registered by 8/12, $40 after 8/12 or $60 late entry 6SS, 30/90 SD/60 d5 (2-day opt rounds 1-3 G/55 d5). SFO Airport Hyatt tion. PF: $2,525 Unconditionally Guaranteed!! $600-$400-$200. U2000 at door. Open section will be FIDE rated except for 3 fast games in the Regency, 1333 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, CA 94010. Prizes: $12,000 $300-$200-$100. U1600 $225-$125-$75. U1200 $150-$100-$50. Top 2 fin- 2 day schedule. Unr players are eligible for place prizes only in the Open b/200 pd entries (excl free & unr entries, 75% guar). 6 Sections: Mas- ishers qualify for 2014 Club Championship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 2:30, Section, or the unrated prize in the U1400. Players who forfeit any round ter (FIDE rated) $2000-1000-500-350, U2300 $250; Expert $800-400-200- 7. Sunday: 10, 2:30. Two 1/2 point byes available if declared before are ineligible for prizes! SCCF membership req’d ($18 Adult, $13 Jr) for 150; A $800-400-200-150; B $800-400-200-150; C $800-400-200-150; D/E round 2. August Supplement ratings used for prizes and pairing purposes. all So Cal residents. Two byes allowed, but must be requested at least one $700-350-200, u1200 $200-150-100. Unr: Trophy 1st. Trophy to top finisher MCA Membership required from $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint hour before round, and round 5 & 6 byes must be requested before rd (State Champion) in ea section. EF: $100 by 8/29. 120 on site. Unr 40 in Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: 314-361- 2 and are irrevocable. Entries: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 the D/E section or may play in the Master section for reg EF. $5 disc to CHESS, [email protected]. or enter online at www.scchess.com. For more info call Bruce Baker at CalChess mems. USCF mem reqd. May play up 1 section for $20 more. (619) 239-7166, or e-mail Chuck Ensey at [email protected]. SCCF Refund fee: $20. GM/IM free (EF subtr from prize). Reg.: Sat 8/31 8:30- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Annual Membership Meeting: Sunday 3 PM. Hotel Rates: Special 9:30am, Sun 9/1 8:30-9:15am. Rds.: 3day Sat 10 3:30; Sun 11 4:45; Mon A State Championship Event! rate of only $109, 619-291-7131, or 1-800-772-8527 if booked by 8/12/13, 10 3:30. 2-day Sun 9:30 11:45 2 4:45; Mon 10 3:30. Merge at Rd 4. All AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, LOUISIANA book ASAP, as rates may go up and rooms may sell out by mid-August. compete for the same prizes. 1/2 pt bye(s) in any round(s) if requested TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Large hotel is in the heart of Mission Valley, close to airport, great in advance (byes Rds. 5 6 must be requested bef Rd. 1). 2013 August Supp, 2013 Louisiana State Championship attractions such as Sea World, Legoland, The San Diego Zoo and Fash- CCA min, & TD discretion will be used to place players as accurately as 7-SS, G/150 d5 (Rd. 1-2: G/2 d5). Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 ion Valley for shopping. The Town and Country Hotel (see www.town possible. Bring clocks. HR: $99 Hyatt 888-421-1442. Info: BayAreaChess. Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $80 if mailed by 8/24, $90 at site. LCA country.com) has over 1,000 rooms, 4 great restaurants, a heated pool, com/labor, Richard Koepcke 650-224-4938. Ent: Online @ BayAreaChess. Memb. req’d ($20 Adult, $10 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $4500 b/100, 50% Gtd. a spa and fitness center, plus golf next door. NS. NC. W. State Championship com/my/labor or mail Richard Koepcke, PO Box 1432, Mountain View, CA One Section: Open: $800-450-250; U2000: $450-250; U1800: $400-250; Qualifier. 94042. No Phone entries. NS. NC. NW. U1600: $400-200; U1400: $350-200; U1200/Unr.: $350-$150. Reg.: Sat. 8/31, 8-9 AM. Rds.: Sat.: 9:30-3; Sun.: 9-2:15-7:30; Mon.: 9-2:30. Busi- A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! ness meeting: Sat. 8/31, 2 PM. HR: (800)872-5914, $92, ask for LCA rate. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! State Blitz Championship: Sat. 8/31 (USCF Blitz Rated) 7 Rnd-Double AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, MASSACHUSETTS AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, ILLINOIS SS (play each opponent as black and white), G/5 d0. EF: $20 if mailed by TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 8/24, $25 at site; $5 discount if also entering State Championship. LCA 73rd New England Open 2013 Illinois Open State Championship Memb. req’d, OSA. Prizes: $410 b/30, 50% Gtd. (one section) Open: 6-SS, 30/90, SD/60 d5 (2-Day schedule G/45 d5 in rds. 1-3. No 2-Day Open 6SS, G/90, 30 sec. inc., (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d5). Doubletree Hotel, $100 + plaque to top Louisiana resident-50. U2000: $80, U1800: $70, sect.) Four Points by Sheraton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453, 1909 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, IL 60523, (866) 812-3959, $95 room rate if U1600: $60, U1400: $50 (USCF Regular Ratings Used For Prizes). Reg: 978-534-9000. $$ 3,000 b/80 fully paid entries (players in U1500 sect. reserved by 8/16, mention Illinois Chess Association block of rooms 7:30-8 PM (after second round of state championship). Rds: Starts at 8, rated under 1200 or unrated count as half.), 75% G. 4 sections: Open: when registering. An Illinois Chess Tour Event. Prize Fund $7,000 rounds follow each other immediately, should end between 10:00 and $500-250-150, top U2200 $200-100. U2000: $300-150-100. U1750: $300- b/150 paid entries. In 2 sections, Open and Reserve. Open Section: 10:30 PM. Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. Taylor St., New Orleans, 150-100. U1500: $250-125-100, top U1350 $125, top U1200 $100. New $1,050-$735-$525 U2400 $490-$350-$245 U2200 $335-$260 U2000 LA 70115, [email protected], (504) 895-4133 (evenings), (504) 615- England champion title to highest-scoring New England resident or stu- $245-175. Reserve (U1800) Section: $700-$490-$350 U1600 $280- 6730 (day of tourney). NS. NC. dent in each sect. Unrated prize limits $200 in U2000, $150 in U1750, $100 $210 U1400 $210-$140 U1200 $140-$70. Unrateds qualify for top prizes in U1500, can’t win title except in Open. EF: $69 for 3-day, $68 for 2-day only. $20 bookseller prize given to all participants finishing with 3.5 pts A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 69th Ohio Chess Congress 6/SS, 40/120 d5, SD/60 d5. Clarion Inn, 6625 Dean Memorial Pkwy., Hud- son, OH 44236. Prizes: $7,000 (b/125). In 4 Sections. Open: 1st-2nd-3rd 22nd annual MIDWEST CLASS GTD (FIDE rated) $1,000-700-400, U2200 (1st Gtd.) $400-$200. U2000: $800-500-300. U1700: $750-450-300. U1400: $600-400, U1100 $200. EF: Oct 18-20 or 19-20, Wheeling, Illinois $85 by Aug 28 then $95, Free to GM/IM who complete schedule. OCA Membership required of all Ohio residents - $15, $10 junior. Online pay- ment: www.progresswithchess.org. Reg.: Saturday 9-11:30 am. Rds.: $20,000 PROJECTED PRIZES, $16,000 MINIMUM Saturday 12:00 (noon) & 6:30, Sunday 9:30 & 4:00, Monday 9:30 & 4:00. Byes (1/2 point), must commit before start of round 3, limit 2 in rds. 1- 5 or 1 rd. 6. Hotel: Clarion Inn, 330-653-9191, $75/night, mention chess. Master (2200/up): Prizes $2000-1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak FREE Breakfast Buffet for up to 4 included. Entries, checks payable to: Progress with Chess, 12200 Fairhill Rd. E 293, Cleveland, OH 44120. winner $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE, 100 GPP. Info: 216-321-7000, [email protected]. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-300. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, OKLAHOMA Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-300. Unr limit $900. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 32nd FIDE NAO Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-300. Unr limit $700. 8-SS, G/90+30spm. Reg.: 9-9:45. $$G 1,900. Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th Ave. (Hwy-51) Stillwater, OK 1-405-372-0800. HR: 68-68. Wi-Fi, EF: Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-300. Unr limit $500. Open: $50, Reserve: $30 (deduct $10 only if ck postmarked before Aug 28): OCF $10 required OSNA. Rds. at 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 2 Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1400-700-400-300. Unr limit $350. half pt byes rds 1-8, Two Sections: Open (FIDE): Gtd 1st 500, 300, 200, U-2100: $200 U-1900: $200-100, U-1700+Unr: $200-100 Reserve: U- Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $500-300-200-100, Unr limit $200, 1500 or Unrated 1st $100, Other class prizes per entrees; LS, W, Free Parking. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074. FKimBerry@ plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated.. AOL.com, 405 372-5758. MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: $600-300. A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, OREGON See TLA or chesstour.com. Rated players may play up one section. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 62nd Annual Oregon Open — $3400 Guaranteed 6SS, Reserve Section limited to U1800. TC for both: 40/90, SD 60 d5. 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or more. EF: $94 USPS received by 8/26 and on-line by 8/30 6 PM, $115 members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries; first per prize section). 65% Guar. OPEN: $1,000: 1st, 2nd: $350, $225. Top at the door by 11:30 AM on 8/31 or 10:30 AM on 9/1. Free to Illinois GMs, two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: X, A, U1800: $175 each. U1800: $850: 1st, 2nd: $300, $175. Top B, C, IMs, FMs. $5 discount to current ICA members for IL Open only (ICA 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. U1400: $125 each. U1400: $700: 1st, 2nd: $250, $150. Top D, E, U1000: annual dues $15 regular, $10 scholastic - obtain membership at www.il- Lodg.: Super 8 Stevensville A Heritage Event! $100 each. TD: Sr. TD Dr. Ed Mandell. chess.org). Register online at www.chessforlife.com by 8/30 6 PM, or mail Hotel, 4290 Red Arrow Highway, Stevensville, MI 49127. (269) 429- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! checks payable to Chess For Life, LLC to Chess For Life, c/o Tim Just, 37165 3218; Fax (269) 429-8882; held in the Meeting Room. Located off I-94, Willow, Gurnee, IL 60031 must be received by 8/26. No phone entries. A State Championship Event! 27 mi. from Indiana, convenient to many parts of OH, ON, IN, Chicago, $20 extra to play up in Open Section with rating of 1799 and below. Re- SEPT. 6-8, ALABAMA Western MI. Reserv.:Toll-Free 1-800-741-5072 or online at http://hotel- entries $50 with appropriate byes. 3-Day Schedule Saturday-Sunday 12 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 60th Annual Alabama State Chess Championship reservations.com; type in Stevensville. Ask for Chess Rate ($50), by Fri, Noon and 6 pm, Monday 11 am and 4 pm. 2-Day Schedule Sunday 11 9/15, for this great rate! Many great amenities! Ent. & Info: Dr. Ed Man- am, 1 pm, 3 pm, then merge with 3-day schedule at 6 pm, Monday 11 am 6SS, G/120 d5. Championship Sections: Open, Reserve (U1600); EF: $50 by AUG. 30, $60 at site. Site: Discovery Alabama at WaterMark dell, All The King’s Men, (586) 558-4790, Fax: (558) 558-2046; Cell: (248) and 4 pm. Half-point byes ok all rounds, must commit by end of round 2. 635-2375; Email: [email protected]. Maximum 2 half-point byes. On-site registration 10-11:30 Saturday, 9- Place Center, 4500 Alabama Adventure Pkwy., Bessemer, AL 35022. GM 10:30 Sunday, Entries after that may be given 1/2 point byes for round & IM no fee - EF deducted from winnings. $3000 prize fund, 100% Gtd. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 1. Advance entries posted at www.chessforlife.com. Boards, sets, and OPEN: $450-325-225-125 A: $250-125, B: $250-125. Trophy: To Top Ala- SEPT. 14-15, MARYLAND clocks not provided, please bring your own. All special rules, details, bama player. RESERVE: $300-225-150, D: $150-75, U1200: $150-75. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 and tournament conditions are subject to change without notice and Rds.: Fri: 6:30; Sat: 9-2-7; Sun: 8:30-2. Byes: Rds. 1-5; request before UMBC Championship will be posted ASAP at the site/on-line. Scholastic side event on 8/31, Rd. 2. Side Event: Scholastic (K-12) tournaments on 9/7 & 9/8: 5SS, 5SS, 20/1 d5, SD/1 d5. University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 details and registration at www.chessforlife.com. Info only: 847-773-7706 See flyer for details. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd floor). Open: (All) $$1260: $400- (before 6 PM). Chess, LLC 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244. 300-200 Gtd., Class prizes $120 ea. to top U2300, U2100, U1900. Top UMBC Info: [email protected]; www.AlabamaChess.com; www.Cae student awarded trophy & title of 2013-2014 UMBC Chess Champion. Cer- A Heritage Event! sarChess.com. tificates & UMBC Class titles to top UMBC students U2200, U2000, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, & Unr. All prospective members of any UMBC A State Championship Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Team for academic year 2013-2014 must play in this section. Free AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, NEW JERSEY SEPT. 7-8 OR 8, NEW YORK ent. to GMs, $50 deducted from any prizes. U1800: (U1800/Unr.) $$1080 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) b/40: $350-250-150, Class prizes $110 ea. to top U1600, U1400. No Unr. 67th Annual New Jersey Open Championship Marshall September Open GP player may win more than $250 in this section. See separate TLA for rated NOTE NEW LOCATION: Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, 4-SS, 30/85 d5 SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. beginners tournament held 9/14. All: EF: $50 if postmarked by 9/1, Morristown, NJ (973) 898-9100. Easy access to Morristown Train Station EF: $50, members $30. $$625 gtd: $275-150, U2200 $105, U2000 $95. Reg $60 later, $10 less if under age 20. Reg.: 8:30-9:30am Sat., Rds.: 10-3- and NJ Transit buses. Room rate $99/night. In 4 sections, Open Section, ends 15 min before Rd. 2 schedules: 2 day 12:30-5:30 each day. 1 day 7:30pm Sat, 10:30-3:30pm Sun. Byes: Up to three 1/2-pt. byes avail. in Gold U1900, Silver U1600 and Booster U1300. 6SS. Time Control: 40/2, 10-11:15-12:30-5:30 (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5). Limit 2 byes, request at entry. Rds. 1-5 if req’d at least 1 hr. before Rd. (before Rd. 2 for any Rd. 4-5 bye), SD/1 d5. With 3 day and 2 day schedules. Prizes: Open: $500-$400-$300- FIDE rated! NO REENTRY. www.marshallchessclub.org. but only at most one 1/2-point bye in Rds. 4-5. HR: La Quinta Inn and $200-$100, Top Expert & A: $100 and trophy. Trophy to NJ Champion. Gold Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Suites, 1734 West Nursery Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090, 410-859-2333, Section: $500-$300-$100. Top B: $100 and trophy. Prizes for Open and SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, MICHIGAN Ask for UMBC chess rate. www.lq.com (From I-95, take Exit 47A onto I- Gold sections guaranteed. Silver U1600: $500-$300-$100. Top D: $100 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 195 towards BWI Airport. Take Exit 2A onto 295 north towards Baltimore; and trophy. Booster U1300: $500-$300-$100. Top E & F $100 & trophy. 2013 Universal Midwest Fall Swiss take first exit, bearing right onto West Nursery Road.) Directions to Prizes for Silver & Booster based on 35 entries in each section. All sec- 5-SS. 3 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400. Site: Super 8 Stevensville UMBC: Take Exit 47B off I-95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Lot 9 or tions get these trophies: Top 3, Top Senior over age 55, Top Under Age Hotel, Stevensville, MI (lodging below). 2-Day and 3-Day Schedules avail- 16. Ent: Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, UMBC, Attn: Championship, 16, Top Under Age 13. Unrated may win first place in Open section only. able. OPEN Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $2,650. 65% Guar. USCF 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250. Make out check to UMBC. For EF Early $68 if paid by 8/27. EF onsite is $80. $50 for re-entry. 3 day reg and a STATE memberships required; can be purchased on site. EF by Tues, more information: [email protected], (410) 455-8499, www.umbc. at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 8/31/2013. 2 Day reg at hotel: Sunday, 9/17; add $10 after: OPEN: 3-Day $53; 2-Day $52. IMs and GMs Free! edu/chess. NS, W. 9/1/2013 9-10am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 12:00 & 6:30pm, Sunday 11am ($50 ef deducted from prize). Reserve (U1700): 3-Day $43; 2-Day $42. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! & 6pm, Monday 9am & 3:30pm. Rounds 2 day:1-2-3(G/60 d5) Sunday Schedules merge after rd 2. Tl: 3-Day: G/120 d5. 2-Day: Rds. 1-2, 10:30am & ASAP. 3 Day and 2 Day schedules merge in round 4. Entries SEPT. 14-15, TEXAS G/45 d5; Rds. 3-5, G/120 d5. REG.: 3-Day: Fri, 5-6:15 pm. 2-Day: Sat, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) to: Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Info: Noreen@ 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 3-Day: Fri: 7pm. Sat: 10:30, 2:30, 6:00; Sun: 10, 2:30. 2013 DCC Fide Open IX deanofchess.com. 2-Day: Sat: 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 6. Sun: 10, 2:30. Up to two 1/2-pt. byes 5SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, SEPT. 5, NEW YORK available; must be requested before start of RD. 3. Unrated eligible Richardson, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open Section: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) ONLY for Overall prizes, in ALL sections, can play in any section, may not $$875G. This section is FIDE rated and uses Fide rules. Will use USCF rat- Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! be allowed in lower sections at discretion of TD. Headphone, cell phone ing and rules for prizes especially if tournament decides to award class 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, use Rules posted on site. $$: $2,650 Overall (b/24 per section, min. 6 prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time

31st Annual Sands Regency NO TOURNAMENTS Reno - Western States Open IN YOUR AREA? WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE? An American Classic & Heritage Event!!! A Weikel Tournament Do you need to go out of town for tournament play? Would you and others in your area like the convenience 150 Grand Prix Pts. sOctober 18-20, 2013s F.I.D.E. Rated of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one! It’s not much work to hold a small tournament, and $26,000 (b/275) $16,750 Guaranteed there is little risk if you use a low-cost site and avoid guaranteed prizes. You might even make a profit! Either Entry Fee $147 or less – 40/2 – G/1 – d5 a based-on Swiss with projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a trophy tournament will virtually guar- - Rooms $25/$59 While they last! antee taking in more in fees than you pay out in prizes. Wednesday October 16th The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the s GM Sergey Kudrin Clock Simul/Analysis - $30 s annual rating supplement and have access to the TD/Affiliate area of our website. Thursday October 17th Remember, you can both run and play in a small event. s FREE Lecture by IM John Donaldson s Many of them wouldn’t be held if the organizer/TD s GM Alexander Ivanov Simul - $20 s couldn’t play. s Blitz Tourney - $20 s Want to know more? Contact Joan Du Bois at joan- [email protected]. We’ll be glad to help you be part See TLA on page ______58 of the promotion of American chess! For more info: www.renochess.org

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at TD’s discretion. Contact us or USCF about registering for Fide before Hts, Mi 48312; located 1/4 Mile S. of Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd), 4-SS, 30/85 d5 SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. the event starts. $500-$250-$125. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/Additional Fam- next to Meijer’s. Easy access via 3 freeways: 4½ miles E. of I-75; EF: $50, members $30. $$625 gtd: $275-150, U2200 $105, U2000 $95. Reg ily Member $50, plus $10 non-DCC membership fee if applicable. Small 4½ miles N. of I-676; 4½ miles S. of M-59. Reservations: (586) 276- ends 15 min before Rd. 2 schedules: 2 day 12:30-5:30 each day. 1 day appearance fee to the First three GMs/IMs who apply. GM/IM must play 0600, ask for Steen Cup rate ($89); many amenities! Ent. & Info: Dr. 10-11:15-12:30-5:30 (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5). Limit 2 byes, request at entry. all rounds to get appearance fee. Reserve section: Open to players rated Ed Mandell, All The King’s Men, (586) 558-4790, Fax: (558) 558-2046; FIDE rated! NO REENTRY. www.marshallchessclub.org. below 1800 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated. EF: Cell: (248) 635-2375. Email: [email protected]. A Heritage Event! $30 plus $10 non Dallas Chess Club membership fee if applicable. The Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Reserve gives back 10% in prizes and if there are at least 8 paid entries Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 6, MASSACHUSETTS and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to next SEPT. 21, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) DCC Fide Open. Both: Registration: 9:45-10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45-3:10- Columbus Tornado 80th Greater Boston Open 7:16, Sun 10:45-3:10. One Bye allowed if requested before end of rd 2, Open, 4SS, G/70 d5. Columbus Chess Center, 80 S. 6th St., Columbus, OH 4SS, G/65 d5. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road West, Ent: withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. 43215. EF: $35 by 9/19, $40 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, Marlboro MA (I-495, exit 24B, Rt 20W, one mile from exit). 508-460-0700 Info: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. 214-632-9000, info@dallas & 6. Prizes: $1,000 b/35, $300-200-100, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $100 or 888-543-9500. $$ 2,000 b/80 paid entries (U900 Sect. counts half, chess.com. NS. NC. FIDE. each section. Ent: Grant Perks, POB 9830, Bexley, OH 43209, gperks2@ U1200 Sect. counts 75%), $1,500 minimum (75% of each prize). 5 sects. SEPT. 17, NEW YORK aol.com, 614-774-2532. Open Section: $350-200, Top U2100 $200. U1900 Section: $200-125, Top U1700 $125. U1600 Section: $200-125, Top U1400 $125. U1200 Sec- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Marshall Masters! tion: $150-100, Top U1000 $100. U900 Section: Trophies to top 3, Top 4-SS, G/25 d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., SEPT. 21-23 OR 22-23, VIRGINIA U700, U500, Unrated. Unrated prize limits: $100 in U1200, $125 in U1600. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 $150 in U1900. EF: $39 if postmarked by 10/1 or online by 10/4, $45 at NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated above 2000 (plus all players 2013 CAC FIDE Open I site. GMs and IMs free. $20 discount to players in U900 sect., $10 dis- scoring over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 event since the prior 4 Sections: Open (FIDE & USCF rated, uses FIDE rules, USCF Ratings and count to players in U1200 sect. Reg:. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. month’s Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100. Rules for Prizes; GMs free ($30 deducted from prize)), Other Sections USCF Bye: all, limit 1, must commit before rd. 2. Ent: payable to MACA and mail Prizes to U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7- Rated - U1900, U1600, U1300. T/C: Open/U1900: 5SS, G/120 + 30sec to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or enter 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd. 1 or 4 only), request at entry. inc. U1600/U1300: G/120 d5 time control (All sections 2-day option Rds. online at www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to [email protected] www.marshallchessclub.org. 1 and 2 G/75 d5). $$3500 b/o 80. Open Section Place Prizes guaranteed. or phone 603-891-2484. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Location: Capital Area Chess, 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, KENTUCKY #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. HR: $59 Extended Stay America (close to tour- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) nament site), 4506 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151, OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, VIRGINIA 6th annual Louisville Open (703)-263-7200. Registration: 6pm-7pm Fri, 9:00am-10:30am Sat. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 5SS, 30/90, SD/1 d5 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5), Holiday Inn South- Rounds: Open & U1900: 3-day Fri 7:30pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm; 4th annual Continental Class Championships west Fair Expo, 4110 Dixie Hwy., (I-264, Exit 8B), Louisville, KY 40216. Free 2-day Sat 11am-2:30pm-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm. 3-day & 2-day merges Rd. Master Section, 9SS, Oct. 9-14, 40/2, SD/30 d10. Other Sections, parking, free airport shuttle. $8,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections. #3 5pm Sat. U1600 & U1300: Same schedule except Rd. #5 2pm Sun. 7SS, Oct. 11-14 or 12-14, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/85 Open: $1000-500-300-200, clear win or first on tiebreak $50 bonus, top Prizes: Open Section: $600-$300-$150. U2200 $125 U2050 $125. U1900 d10). Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, U2200/Unr $400-200. Under 2000: $800-400-200-100, top U1800/Unr Section: $450-$225-$125 U1750 $100. U1600 Section: $350-$175- Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport $400-200, unrated limit $600. Under 1600: $700-400-200-100, top U1400 $125 U1450 $100 U1300 Section:$250-$125-$100 U1150 $75. Clear and Crystal City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). Prizes (no unr) $300-150, unrated limit $400. Under 1200: $400-200-120-80, winner in U1600 and U1300 sections receive free entry to next CAC $40,000 guaranteed. In 7 sections: Master: Open to US players rated plaques to first 3, top U1000. U800. U600, Unr, unrated limit $200. NEW FIDE Open. EF: $70 by 9/14. $75 online by 9/20 6pm. $80 onsite. (CAC at least 2000 USCF or FIDE and all foreign FIDE rated players. $4000-2000- mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com- Members $10 less, Addl. Family member $5 less). Checks postmarked by 1200-1000-800-600-500-400-400-400, clear or tiebreak first bonus $100, bined score among all sections: $400-200. Team average must be under 9/14. One bye allowed if requested before Rd. 2, withdrawals are not eli- FIDE Under 2400/Unr $1600-800. Minimum prize $700 to first 5 foreign 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at gible for prizes. Re-entry allowed $40. www.capitalareachess.com. Make GMs to enter who play all 9 rounds (no byes), $300 to first 5 foreign IMs site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA 20120. to enter who play all 9 rounds (no byes). GM & IM norms possible, FIDE avoided but possible. Top 3 Sections EF: $87 online at chessaction.com [email protected]. Boards and sets provided; Clocks sup- rated. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class A by 9/18, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/18 (entry only, no questions), plied in Open Section only. (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class B (1600- 1799/Unr): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 9/11, $100 at site or online until SEPT. 27, NEW YORK 2 hours before first game. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Under 1200 $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 600-400-300-200-200. Class E (under 1200/Unr): $1000-600-400-300-200- Section EF: all $50 less than above. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $90 Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) deducted from prize. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine 200. Class A through E players may play up one class. Prize limits: Last Friday of every month. 9-SS, G/5 d0. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $200 in E, $400 D, if paid with entry- online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd 500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, $600 C, $900 B or $1200 A. Master Section EF: Free to GMs; $200 U1800: $50 each, EF: $30, members $20. Blitz-rated, but the higher of deducted from prize (no deduction from foreign GM minimum prize). Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial regular, quick or blitz used for pairings & prizes. FIDE Blitz Rated! Reg. uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 3-day sched- ends 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10 pm. Three ule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9:30 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $79-89, 502- SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, TEXAS 448-2020, ask for chess rate, reserve by 9/6 or rate may increase. Car TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com 2013 U.S. Class Championships CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE See Nationals. or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. DirectorAtChess.us, Visit www.chesstour.com for late news, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! results, games, minimum ratings, entries, etc. To entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). A State Championship Event! be added to our email list, see chesscalendar.com. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 27-29, MISSOURI Most tournaments have alternate schedules TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 2013 Missouri Open playing less or more days than listed below. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) $3000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. 5SS, G/120 d5. 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Asterisk means full details in this issue- Fall Championship Louis, MO 63108. (Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis). 2- otherwise, see future issues or our website. 6SS (2000+ G/120 d5, u2000 G/90 d5) 2day rds. 1-2 G/55 d5. 1639A S. sections: OPEN: Overall Prizes: $500-1st $400-2nd, $300-3rd. Class Events in red offer FIDE norm possibilities. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Park free. Prize $5,000 b/97 guar 60%. 3 Prizes: $150-1st in each: Master (2200-2399), X, A, B. RESERVE (U1600): ONLINE ENTRY: www.chessaction.com. sects: 2000+ (FIDE rated) $1,000-400-200 u2300: 200-100. 1600-1999 Overall Prizes: $250-1st, $200-2nd, $150-3rd. Class Prizes: $125-1st in $700-300-100 u1800: 300-100-100, u1600 $700-300-100 u1400: 100-100, each C, D, E, U1000/Unr. Upset Prizes: $50 for highest upset in each sec- 8/2-4: Manhattan Open, New York NY (see July issue) u1200: 100-100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Sep 13 Supp, CCA min & TD disc. tion. EF: $50 by 9/22, $60 on site. Special Discounts: $10 off entry fee 8/9-11: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* EF: 79 by 9/17, onsite +20. Playup +20. Econ: EF-20 w/60% prz. GM, for: Seniors (50+), New/Unrated, and Players traveling 100+ mi one- 8/9-11: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* IM, FM, NM, $0 by 9/10: prize-EF. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 9-9:15a. Rounds: way, only 1 special discount can be applied. Reg: Sat-9-9:45am. Rounds: 8/16-18: Northeast Open, Stamford CT* 2000+: F 7p, Sa 9:30 2 6:30, Su 9:30 2p. u2000: F 7p, Sa 9:30 2 5:30, Su Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-10:30/3. Max one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MIS- 8/16-18: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN* 9:30 1p (2-day Sa 9:30 11:45 & merge) Info: BayAreaChess.com/champs. SOURI QUICK CHAMPIONSHIP: 4SS, G/29 d0 (QC). Prizes: b/20, $75-1st 8/16-18: Central California Open CANCELED NS. NC. Overall, $50-1st U1600. Reg.: 6:30-7pm Friday. Rounds: 7/8/9/10pm. EF: 8/23-25: Atlantic Open, Washington DC* Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $10 by 9/22, $15 on site. MISSOURI BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP: 5SS, G/5 8/31-9/2: New York State Championship, Albany NY* SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, MICHIGAN d0 (BLZ). Prizes: $75-1s, $50-2nd, $25-3rd. EF: $10. Reg.: 8-8:15am Sun- 9/20-22: Louisville Open, Louisville KY* TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) day. Rounds paired ASAP, ending by 9:30am. State Championship plaques 10/9-14: Continental Class, Arlington VA* 2013 Harold Steen Memorial Cup to highest finishing Missouri resident in each event. MCA membership 10/11-13: Los Angeles Open, Agoura Hills CA* Sponsored in part by Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. Special Guest Appear- req’d, available on site from $5, OSA. Entries/Info:Thomas Rehmeier, 210 10/18-20: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL* ance: Mrs. Harold Steen, Sat Morning. Site: Hampton Inn & Suites, N. Olive, Pacific, MO 63069. [email protected], 573-291-0852. 10/18-20: Eastern Team, Stamford CT* 11/1-3: Boardwalk Open, Galloway Township NJ* Sterling Hts, MI (lodging info below). 6-SS. 3 Sections: OPEN, Reserve OCT. 3, NEW YORK (U1700), Novice (U1000). 2-Day and 3-Day Schedules available 11/15-17: Kings Island Open, Mason OH* TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 11/15-17: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT* (Novice, 1-day only). Prize Fund: $1,750. 80% Guar. USCF and a STATE Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 11/29-12/1: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA* memberships required; can be purchased on site. EF by Tues, 9/17; 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, 12/26-30: North American Open, Las Vegas NV* add $10 after: OPEN: 3-Day $53; 2-Day $52. IM’s and GM’s FREE! ($50 members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries; first 1/10-12: Boston Chess Congress, Boston MA ef deducted from prize). Reserve: 3-Day $43; 2-Day $42. Schedules two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 1//17-20: Golden State Open, Concord CA merge after Rd. 2. Tl: 3-Day: Rds. 1-4, G/90 d5; Rds. 5-6, G/120 d5. 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. 1/17-20: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA 2-Day: Rds. 1-2, G/45 d5; Rds. 3-4, G/90 d5; Rds. 5-6, G/120 d5.REG: 1/22-26: Foxwoods Open, Mashantucket CT* 3-Day: Fri, 5-6:15 pm. 2-Day: Sat, 8:30-9:30am. Rds: 3-Day: Fri: 7pm. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 5, NEW YORK 3/1-2: NY State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs NY Sat: 10;30, 2:30, 6; Sun: 10, 2:30. 2-Day: Sat: 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 6. 3/7-9: Western Class Championships, Agoura Hills CA Sun: 10, 2:30. Up to 2 (1/2-pt) byes available-must be requested prior TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 18th Annual Arkport Open 3/14-16: Eastern Class Championships, Sturbridge MA to start of Rd 3. Unrated eligible ONLY for Overall prizes, in ALL sec- 3/14-16: Mid-America Open, Saint Louis MO tions, can play in any section, may not be allowed in lower sections 4SS, Rds. 1 & 2 G/60 d5; Rds. 3 & 4 G/90 d5. Arkport Village Hall, 6 Park Ave., Arkport, NY 14807. $GTD: $200-100, $B/25: U1800 and U1600 4/16-20: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA at discretion of TD. Headphone, cell phone use Rules posted on site. 5/24-27: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL $$: $1,750 Overall (b/30 per section; b/min. 6 per prize section): OPEN: each $100-50. EF: $30 cash at site. Reg.: 9-9:45 a.m., 10/5/13. Rds.: 10, 12, 2:15, 5:30. Director: Ronald Lohrman. Info: 607-295-9858 Ent: 7/2-6: World Open, Arlington VA $1,000: 1st, 2nd: $350, $200. Top 1900-2199, 1700-1899, U1700/Unr: For later events, see chesstour.com. $150 each. Reserve (U1700): $750: 1st, 2nd: $275, $175. Top 1400- F. K. Harris, 1 Northridge Dr., Arkport, NY 14807. 1599, 1200-1399, 1200/UNR: $100 each. NOVICE (U1000): 1-day only: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Sat., 9/21. 4-SS. G/30 d0. EF by Tues, 9/17: $25; add $10 after. REG: 8:30- OCT. 5-6 OR 6, NEW YORK 10am. Rds: 11, 1, 2:30, 4.$$: Large trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Top U800, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Top U600. Lodging: Hampton Inn & Suites, 36400 Van Dyke, Sterling Marshall October Open GP

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IMs, WGMs: $30 at chessaction.com by 10/8, $50 until 6 pm 10/9 or at U1100, U900, U700, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes:best male/female no unrated allowed in Master or Expert. Master (2200/up): $2000-1000- site; $200 deducted from prize (no deduction from foreign IM minimum 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $400-200-100. 500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $130 online at chessaction.com by Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sec- Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-300. Class A(1800-1999/Unr): 10/8, $150 online or at site until 6 pm 10/9; $100 deducted from prize. tions; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin $1400-700-400-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-300. FIDE 2300/up: $280 online at chessaction.com by 10/8, $300 online or round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible.Unrated may not win Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-300. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): at site until 6 pm 10/9. FIDE 2200-2299: $380 online at chessaction.com over $200 in U1300, $400 U1600 or $600 U1900. Top 4 sections EF: $105 $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $500-300-200-100, by 10/8, $400 online or at site until 6 pm 10/9. Others: $480 online at online at chessaction.com by 10/9, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/9, plaques to top 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. NEW Mixed doubles chessaction.com by 10/8, $500 online or at site until 6 pm 10/9. Expert 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 10/2, all $120 (no checks, credit cards bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among through Class C Sections EF: $180 online at chessaction.com by 10/8, OK) at site or online until 2 hours before first game. GMs, IMs & WGMs all sections: $600-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates $185 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/8, 4-day $184, 3-day $183 if check free; $90 deducted from prize. U1300 Section EF: All $50 less than above. may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before mailed by 9/30, $200 at site. Class D or E EF: all $80 less than Expert SCCF membership ($18, under 18 $10) req. for rated Southern CA res- both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible.Rated through Class C EF. All: No phone entry after 10/8. Online late entry (same idents. Special 1 year USCF dueswith magazine if paid with entry. Online players may play up one section. Unrated prize limits: $200 E, $350 D, price as at site) available until 2 hours before rd 1. EF $80 less to sen- at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, $500 C, $700 B, $900 A. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction. iors 65 or over in Master through Class C. Special 1 yr USCF dues with phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re- com by 10/16, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/16 (entry only, no ques- paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri tions), 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 10/9, all $120 at site, or online Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends until 2 hours before first game. Class E EF: all $50 less than above. All: Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No checks at site, credit cards OK. No Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:30. All: Half point byes OK all, No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA mem- mailed credit card entries. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Master Sec- limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $95-95, bers; join/renew at il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually tion to Master Section. Master schedule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 818-707-1220, reserve by 9/27 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if 7 pm, Thu 11:45 & 6, Fri 6, Sat 11:45 & 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10. 4-day 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour. paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Expert through E schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11:45 com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, & 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day Expert through E schedule: 10803 (DirectorAtChess.us, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269.) $15 service Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. GMs $90 Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. Both charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6, schedules in Expert through Class E merge & compete for same prizes. entries posted instantly). Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd 3. Bring Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, Master must commit before rd. 2, others before sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $95-95-105-115, 703- rd. 3. HR: $105-105-105-105, 800-937-8461,847-777-6500, reserve by 10/4 418-1234, reserve by 9/25 or rate may increase. Special chess rate valet OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, FLORIDA or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 parking $6/day, with or without guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331- Orlando Autumn Open & National Chess Day Scholastic Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803 1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day: Rd.1 G/60 d5). Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 (chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269). $15 service charge Ratings: FIDE used for Master Section, USCF October official for others, International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819. $$7,000/b130 (Scholastic = 1/2- for refunds. http://chesstour.com. Advance entries posted at chess unofficial usually used if otherwise unrated. For foreign players in Expert entry), 70% Guaranteed. 5 Sections: Premier $1000-500-300, U2200 action.com (online entries posted instantly).http://chesstour.com. or below see chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm, Ent: Continental Chess, $200-100. Under 2000 $700-300-200, U1800 $200-100. Under 1700 An American Classic! Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- $700-300-200, U1500 $200-100. Under 1400 $700-300-200, U1300 $100. A Heritage Event! 2269, www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance Scholastic Under 1200 $250-150, U1000 $100, U800 $100. Trophies in Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Scholastic to top U1200, U1000, and U800. Special OCA Awards TBD. OCT. 18-20, NEVADA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Rated players may play up one section only. Unrateds limited to $70 unless TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, OHIO Place prize in Premier. EF: $75 (Scholastic U1200 $35) by October 1; $80 31st Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) later (Scholastic $45); plus $5 if paid on-site. CFCC memb discount: $10 6SS. 40/2, G/60 d5. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open ($5 for Jr/Sr memb). Re-entry $40. Event part of CFCC $600 GP.Reg.: Reno, NV 89501. 1-800-648-3553 or (775) 348-2200. $$26,000 b/275, At Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH. 5-SS, 30/90 d5, SD/60 ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rd.1: 7pm Fri (2-day and Scholastic: 10am Sat Gtd. $$16,750-$2000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-300-200-200 in Open d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5). Wonderful Playing Site – “The at G/60;d5). Rds.: 2-5: Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2 pt. byes if req’d before Section plus 1/2 of all other prizes. 6 Sections: OPEN: EF:GMs & IMs free finest chess club in the USA,” GM Alex Goldin. All games played in the beau- rd. 2 (max 2). HR: $99 (No Resort Fee) (407) 351-2420; (Mention “Chess” (enter by 10/1 or pay late fee), Masters $147, (2199/below)-$175. $$ tiful lower level site at the Dayton Chess Club. Only one half block from or CFCC); or online http://tinyurl.com/october2013hotel; (72-hr Can- Prizes 1-10 listed above, (2399-below) $1000, (2299-below) $1000. If a the beautiful Crown Plaza Hotel. Free Parking weekends and weekdays cellation fee); RESERVE BY SEP 13. Free Parking. Ent: CFCC, c/o tie for 1st overall then 2 (G/10 d5) playoff for $100 from prize fund. (Note: after 6 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse, Subway, McDonalds, Brunch Club, Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or online: GM/IM w/free entry not eligible for class prizes 2399 and below; may and Arby’s all within a 2 to 7 minute walk. $10,300 in PRIZES, GUAR- http://2013autumn.eventbrite.com by Oct 10. Info: 407-629-6946 or elect to pay entry fee and become eligible). EXPERT: (2000-2199) EF: $146. ANTEED, 3 Sections: Open: $2000-1400-1000-600 & U2000 600-400; www.centralflchess.org. $$1,600-800-500-300-200.”A” Sec.(1800-1999) EF: $145, $$1,500-800- 500-300-200.”B” Sec.(1600-1799) EF: $144, $$1,400-700-500-300-200. U1800: $800-400-300-200 & U1600 300-200; U1400: $700-400-300-200 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! & U1200 300-200. Entry Fees: $108 if mailed or registered online by Octo- “C” Sec.(1400-1599) EF: $143, $$1,200-600-500-300-200.“D”/under ber 3, 2013, thereafter $128. Free to SM & above $100 deducted from OCT. 12, WISCONSIN Sec. (1399/below) EF:$142, $$800-500-400-300-200, (under 1200) - TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 winnings), DCC mbrs $5 disc. Ohio Grand Prix event, OCA members National Chess Day - Hales Corners Challenge XVIII $300. (Unrated Players) EF: Free + must join USCF or increase member- deduct $3 from EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri. 5- 6:30pm, Rds: Fri 7pm; 4SS, G/60 d5. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Holiday Inn ship for 1 additional year thru this tournament ($46 adults,$26 young adult) Sat. 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am, 3pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30- Express Airport Hotel - 1400 W. Zellman Ct., Milwaukee, WI 53221; 414- Prizes: Top unrated wins 1 yr. USCF membership plus trophy. Note: 9:30am. Rd.1 at 10am, then merges with 3-day. Re-entry: $35. Any player 563-4000 (mention Southwest Chess Club for $89 room rate). EF: Unrated will be put in “D” Sect. unless requests to play up. Seniors who loses Fri night may re-enter for $35 and loss will not count in tour- $40-Open, $30-Reserve, both $5 more after 10/10. Comp EF for USCF (65+) additional prizes $$200; (Seniors not eligible: provisionally rated, nament standings. One 1/2pt bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request prior to 2200+. $$GTD: Open: 1st $325, 2nd-$175, A-$100, B & Below-$75; unrated, masters); Club Championship $$800-400 decided by total score R1). Unrated players may play in any section with prizes limited to 1/3 Reserve: 1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Goddesschess Prizes of 10 (and only 10) players from one club or area (not eligible – GMs, IMs, except in OPEN with balance to next player(s). $25 upset prize each for Females in Addition to Above Prizes, Open: $40 per win/$20 per draw; or unrated). Trophies to Top 3 (A-D Sections). ALL: EF $11 more if post- section. HOTEL: CROWN PLAZA HOTEL “Where Elegance Meets Style Reserve: $20 per win/$10 per draw. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30- marked after 10/1 and $22 more if postmarked after 10/11 or at site. Do in the Heart of Downtown” beautifully remodeled 4 star hotel at 33 E. 5th 6. Entries to: Allen Becker, 2130 N. 85th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53226; not mail after 10/11 or phone or email after 10/16. $20 off EF to Srs St., 1/2 block from playing site, (888)-233-9527, with the incredible rate [email protected]. Questions to TD: Tom Fogec, (414) 405-4207. (65+). Players may play up. Unrated players not eligible for cash prizes of only $89/nite (up to 4) plus tax, ask for Wright Brothers Open rate, 2 except Open 1-10. Provisionally rated players may win up to 50% of 1st October cutoff, reserve early, free parking and a magnificent view of Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! place money except open Section 1-10. CCA ratings may be used. the Miami Valley from the restaurant on the top floor. FREE COFFEE, TEA, OCT. 12, OHIO Note pairings not changed for color alternation unless 3 in a row or a plus & Donuts Saturday and Sunday Mornings at the Dayton Chess Club for TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned. players, parents, and spouses. ENTRIES: Mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 National Chess Day Tornado Reg.: (10/17) 5-8 pm, (10/18) 9:00-10 am. Rds. 12-7, 10-6, 9:30-4:30. Byes West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at www.DaytonChess Open, 4SS, G/70 d5. Columbus Chess Center, 80 S. 6th St., Columbus, OH available any round, if requested before 1st round (Open Section – 2 byes Club.com. No cks at site. 43215. EF: $35 by 10/10, $40 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, max.). SIDE EVENTS: Wed.(10/16) 7pm Clock Simul [40/2, G/1] & 6. Prizes: $1,000 b/35, $300-200-100, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $100 (Including an analysis of YOUR game.GM Sergey Kudrin $30 (A great Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! each section. Ent: Grant Perks, POB 9830, Bexley, OH 43209, gperks2@ value!). Thurs (10/17) 5-7:30 pm FREE lecture by IM John Donald- OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN aol.com, 614-774-2532. son -Free, 7:30 Simul GM Alexander Ivanov (only $20!), 7:30 Blitz TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 10th annual Los Angeles Open Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (5 min)Tourney ($20-80% to prize fund).Sat 10/19 (3-4:30pm) IM John 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5), Sheraton OCT. 12-13, TEXAS Donaldson Clinic (Game/Position Analysis) – Free. ENT: Make checks Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (26 miles TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address above) HR: $25! (Sun- west of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura). Free park- Dallas Open Thurs) & $59! (Fri-Sat) + 13.5% tax. (mention USCHESS1016 & reserve wackyykl@ ing.$$15,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & U1300 Section count 5SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cotton- by 10/4/13 to guarantee room rates.) INFO: Jerry Weikel aol.com 50%), $10,000 (2/3 each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. wood Dr., Ste. C, Richardson, TX 75080. One Section $$875G.: Open: FIDE , (775) 747 1405, or website: www.renochess.org (also go here Open: $1800-900-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for to verify entry). FIDE. W. Under 2300/Unr $600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $1200-600-300-200, top awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Under 2000/Unr $500-250.Under 1900: $1200-600-300-200, top Under this time at TD’s discretion. Contact us or USCF about registering for Fide OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, TEXAS 1700 (no Unr) $500-250. Under 1600: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1400 before the event starts. $$ $500-$250-$125. ‘X’ and U2000 prize(s) will TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) (no Unr) $400-200. Under 1300: $500-300-200-100, plaques to 1st, top be 40% of ‘X’ and U2000 entry fees respectively. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/ Dallas Absolute Additional Family Member $50, plus $10 non-DCC membership fee if 5SS, G/90 with 30 sec increment. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood applicable. Registration: 9:45-10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45-3:10-7:16, Dr. #C, Richardson, TX 75080. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Sun 10:45-3:10. One Bye allowed if requested before the end of round Will use USCF ratings and rules for awarding prizes. Default late forfei- 2, withdrawals and last round zero point byes are not eligible for prizes. ture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Contact WARNING! Highest Finishing Dallas Chess Club member is giving free entry to Dal- us or USCF about registering for Fide before the event starts. EF: USCF las Absolute. ENT: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 +2400 $75, USCF 2200-2400 $90, Fide rated 2000 and above is $125, THE USE OF A CELL PHONE IN THE Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: 214-632-9000, info@dallaschess. U2200USCF/U2000Fide $250. USCF Membership Required. Dallas Chess com, www.dallaschess.com NS. NC. FIDE. Club membership required, but players can pay a $10 tournament mem- TOURNAMENT ROOM IS PROHIBITED! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! bership. Note that highest finishing Dallas Chess Club member is Club $$b/20: AT MOST TOURNAMENTS! IF YOUR OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, ILLINOIS Champion. 75% Guaranteed. $1600-800-400-200. U2400 $500. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) Reg.: 3 day 10/55: 6:00-7:00 pm. Rds.: 7:20 pm, 1:30 pm -7:15 pm, 9:10 CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH 22nd annual Midwest Class Championships am - 2:45 pm. Reg 2 day: 10/56 8:00 - 8:30 am, round 1 at 9 am then 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5), Westin Chicago merge with 3 day. 1 bye if requested before end of round 2. Players who GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from withdraw or take a last round zero point bye are ineligible for prizes. ENT: SEVERELY PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Dallas Chess Club, see address above. 214.632.9000. INFO: Barb Swaf- Rd to US-45 south). Free parking.Prizes $20,000based on 250 paid entries ford, [email protected] www.swchess.com. NS. NC. FIDE. FORFEITED! TURN IT OFF! (re-entries & Class E Section count as half entries), else in proportion Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! except $16,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 7 sections; A State Championship Event!

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OCT. 26-27, VERMONT 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun Chess.US, 347-201-2269). $15 service charge for refunds. Advance TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 2013 Vermont Open rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $99-99, 732-741-3897, reserve by 10/18 or Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4SS, 40/90, SD/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd. (Exit 14E off I-89), rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or Open, Ent: NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, CONNECTICUT South Burlington, VT 05403, 802-863-6363. $$G 2,500. 3 sections. reserve car online through chesstour.com. chessaction.com or Con- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) EF: $50 if rec’d by 10/24. $$G 400-250-150, U2100 200, U1900 180-100. tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for 4th Annual Hartford Open Under 1750, EF: $40 if rec’d by 10/24. $$G 250-150-100 (Unr may win refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- 5SS, 30/90, SD/1 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Hotel, up to 100), U1600 140-100. Under 1450, EF: $30 if rec’d by 10/24. $$G 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 200-100 (Unr may win up to 50), U1250 100, U1050 80. All: EF $7 more instantly). (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $5000 guaranteed prize fund. In if paid at site. Reg. Sat. 9:40-10:40 AM. Rds. 11-4:30, 9:30-2:30. Half-point Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4 sections. Open: $700-400-200, U2210/Unr $300-150. Under 2010: $600- bye OK for any 1 of first 3 rounds. Send Ent to: David Carter, 36-B Man- NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, OHIO 300-150, top U1810/Unr $300-150. Under 1610: $500-250-150, top sion St., Winooski, VT 05404; [email protected] or 802-324-1143 U1410/Unr $200-100. Under 1210: $200-100-50, trophies to first 3, top HR: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) (cell). $80 (plus 10% tax), mention Vermont Open Chess or code VCO. 22nd annual Kings Island Open U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1210 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d5), Kings Island or $300 in U1610. Mixed doubles: $200 bonus to best male/female com- NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, NEW JERSEY Resort, 5691 Kings Island Drive (I-71, 6 mi north of I-275), Mason, OH bined score among all sections. Team average must be under 2200; TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 45040. Free parking. $$ 30,000 based on 350 paid entries (re-entries & teammates may play in different sections; teams must register before 4th annual Boardwalk Open U1000 Section count as half entries); minimum $24,000 (80% of each prize) both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5). Stockton Seav- guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, 1st on tie- 3 sections EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 11/13, $75 phoned to iew Hotel & Golf Club, 401 South New York Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205. Luxury break $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000- 406-896-2038 by 11/13, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 if check mailed by 11/6, golf and spa resort 8 miles from Atlantic City; 670 beautiful acres, two 1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1700: $80 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. No mailed credit card championship golf courses, indoor pool, fitness center, art gallery, free $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1500: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under entries. U1210 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, parking. Prizes $20,000 based on 230 paid entries, $15,000 minimum 1250: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1000: $700-400-250-150-100. credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. (75% each prize) guaranteed; re-entries count as half entries. In 5 sec- NEW mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $40; not avail- tions. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Unrated prize limits: able in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-300, U1000 $200, U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, U1900 $1000. Bal- otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if top U2000/Unr $800-400. Under 1900: $1400-700-400-300, top U1700 ance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $115 online at paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, (no unr) $800-400. Under 1600: $1200-600-400-300, top U1400 (no unr) chessaction.com by 11/13, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/13 Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, $600-300. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200, top U1100 (no unr) $400-200, (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 11/6, $130 Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Unrated may not win over $300 at site or online until 2 hours before game. GMs $100 from prize. Under 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat in U1300, $600 U1600, or $900 U1900. New mixed doubles bonus 1000 Section EF: all $60 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit 12, 3 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sec- cards OK. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess. $95-95, 860-627-5311; reserve by 11/1 or rate may increase. Ent: ches- tions: $600-300. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues saction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before with magazine if paid with entry- online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Direc- both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com 4 sections EF: $115 online at chessaction.com by 10/30, $120 phoned Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds (online entries posted instantly). to 406-896-2038 by 10/30 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123, 2-day Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, $122 mailed by 10/23, $130 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. rds. Sat 10, 1:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all; Open must commit by Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. Special 1 year USCF dues with rd. 2, others by rd. 3. HR: $63-63, 800-727-3050, 513-398-0115, reserve NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, MICHIGAN Chess Life if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young by 10/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Car rental 2013 Motor City Open Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Sec- is easiest & cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport. Ent: Con- with Co-Sponsorship from Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 6-SS (5- tion. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803 (chesstour.com, DirectorAt SS in U1000 Section). 4 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400, U1000. OK

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to play up. Top Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $10,000. 80% Guar. $10. Info: organizing club - Chess Palace 714-899-3421, play@ameri- $1800. Under 1700: $6000-3000-1500- 1000-800-700-600-500-400- 400, per section. SITE: New Detroit’s FABULOUS MOTOR CITY CASINO canopen.org. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA no unrated may win over $1300. Under 1500: $6000-3000-1500-1000- HOTEL, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 (Directions and 92845 or www.AmericanOpen.org. NS. W. F. 800-700-600-500- 400- 400, no unrated may win over $900. Under 1250: Lodging Info below). All Sections except U1000 have 2-Day & 3-Day Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 (no Schedules. No Re-Entries in OPEN or U1000 Sections. Up to three 1/2- unr) $1000-500, no unrated may win over $500. No separate U1000 sec- pt. byes available (2 in U1000 Sect.); must be requested before start of NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, TEXAS tion; players under 1000 in U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000 prizes; TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) RD. 4 (RD. 3 in U1000 Sect.). Sections merge after RD. 3. Unrated eligi- 2013 DCC Fide Open X receive larger if winning both. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games ble ONLY for Overall prizes in ALL sections; can play in any section. 7SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, played as of 12/13 list may not win over $1500 U1250, $3000 U1500 or USCF and a STATE memberships required; can be purchased on site. EF Richardson, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Two Sched- U1700. Games rated too late for 12/13 list not counted. 2) If post-event by Mon., 11/11 (add $10 after); BY MON, 11/18 (add $20 after): OPEN ules, 4 day or 3 day. Open Section $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated but uses rating posted 12/20/12-12/20/13 was more than 30 points over section SECTION: IMs and GMs Free ($100 EF deducted from prize): 3-DAY: $113. FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for awarding prizes. Default maximum, prize limit $2000. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next 2-DAY: $112. No Re-Entries Allowed. U1800 SECTION: 3-DAY: $83. 2- late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discre- player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $245 online at chessaction.com by DAY: $82. Re-Entries: $50. U1400 SECTION: 3-DAY: $63. 2-DAY: $62. tion. Contact us or USCF about registering for Fide before the event starts. 10/15, $275 online at chessaction.com by 12/20, $280 phoned by 12/20 Re-Entries: $40. U1000 SECTION (1-Day 0nly): $30. TL: OPEN, U1800, $500-$250-$125. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $50, (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), 5-day $250, 4-day $249, 3-day U1400 Sections: 3-Day Schedule: RDS. 1-4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, plus $10 non-DCC membership fee if applicable. Small appearance fee $248 mailed by 10/15, 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day $278 mailed by 40/120 d5. 2-Day Schedule: RDS. 1-3, G/40 d5, RD. 4, G/120 d5, RDS. to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get 12/15, $300 online until two hours before round 1 or at site. No phone 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. U1000 Section: 1-Day Schedule (Sat. only): appearance fee. Reserve section: Open to players rated below 1800 USCF. entry after 12/20. Open Section EF $100 more to US players if not FIDE G/25 d0. REG: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11/22, 9-11am. 2-Day and 1-Day This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF rules. rated 2200/over. Under 1250 Section EF: All $120 less than above. Sen- Schedules: Sat, 11/23, 8:30-10am. RDS.: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 12, 6. Reserve: Open to USCF U1800. EF: $30 plus $10 non Dallas Chess Club iors 65/over in U1500/over: All $120 less than above. Re-entry $120; Sat, 11, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sec- membership fee if applicable. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and not available in Open Section. GMs free; $150 from prize. IMs & WGMs tions: Sat, 11, 1, 3, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. U1000 Section (5-SS): Sat, 10:40, if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner $150; $100 from prize. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 12:20, 2, 3:30, 6. ATULYA SHETTY LECTURE on Sat, 11/23, 5-6pm ($10). receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Registration: 4 day year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at ches- Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode while in tournament 5:00 - 5:45 on Thurs 11/28. Rds.: Thurs 6 pm, Friday 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm, saction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned room. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or game forfeiture Sat 2:30-7:00, Sun 10:00-2:45. Reg. 3 day on Friday 9 am - 9:45 am, Rd or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 5-day reg. ends if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfeiture for 2nd 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Two half point Bye allowed if requested 12/26 10 am, rds. 12/26-28 12 noon & 6:15 pm, 12/29 10 am & 4 pm, infraction. Spectators will be subjected to expulsion for the remainder of before end of round rd 2 and before getting full point bye, but half point 12/30 10 am. 4-day reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds. 12/26 6:15 pm, 12/27- the event for any offense. Headphones cannot be used if opponent byes for both rounds 6 AND 7 is not allowed. Withdrawals and zero point 28 12 & 6:15, 12/29 10 & 4. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10 am, rds. 12/27 objects for any reason and cannot be used in the last round by players last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6:15 pm, 12/28 12 & 6:15, 12/29 10 & 4. Bye: all, limit with a plus score. Player must be willing to present same to TDs for exam- address above. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. NS. NC. 4, limit 2 in last 4 rounds; Open must commit before rd 2, others before ination at any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament FIDE. rd 4. HR: $97-97, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase if not without refund. Rules Posted at Site. $$10,000 OVERALL. OPEN: reserved by 11/22, all rooms in chess block may sell out about 11/7. Free $4,400 (80% guar. b/50): 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,500-$900-$600; TOP U2400, An American Classic! parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel is most convenient). U2200, U2000, U1800/UNR: $350 EACH. U1800: $3,300 (80% guar. A Heritage Event! Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through chesstour.com or b/50): 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,200-$700-$400; 1st-2nd, TOP U1600, U1400/UNR: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ratings: FIDE used in Open, Dec $300-$200. U1400: $2,300 (80% guar. b/50): 1st-2nd-3rd, $700-$500- NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, PENNSYLVANIA 2013 official USCF in others. For foreign in U2300 & below, see www.chess- $300; 1st-2nd TOP U1200, U1000/UNR, $250-$150. U1000: Large TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) tour.com/foreignratings.htm. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Trophies for TOP 5 Overall and 1st-2nd TOP U800, U600, UNR. Medals 44th annual National Chess Congress Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. Spe- to everyone in U1000 section scoring 3.5 pts or more! Biggest 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50 d5). Trophy sections cial rules: In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or more and Upset in OPEN, U1800 and U1400 sections get choice of Mechan- play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/30-12/1, G/50 d5. At the upscale, their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, or cellphones or ical or Quartz Clock! Chief sr. td: gm ben finegold; asst sr. td: dr. luxurious Loews Philadelphia Hotel, rated 4 diamonds by AAA, 1200 go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission, and ed Mandell. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! None supplied except for Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. $35,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. U1000 section; will be available for sale by Book Vendor on site. Direc- In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under Blitz 12/29 10:45 pm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, tions & Lodging: MOTOR CITY CASINO HOTEL, 2901 Grand River Ave., 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-700-400-200, clear win or 1st on NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15 Detroit, MI 48201, (313) 237-1589. Easy access to Grand River Exit from tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000- service fee for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com I-94, I-96, I-75 and M-10 (Lodge Freeway). See www.mapquest.com for 500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: (online entries posted instantly). directions. Reservations: MCO Chess Rate $119 (reg. $249!) by Fri, Nov. $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1600-800-400-300-200. An American Classic! 15th, for this great rate! Reserve online at www.motorcitycasino.com OR Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! call toll-free, 1-866-STAY-MCC (866-782-9622). Info, Ent: Dr. Ed Mandell, Under 1000: Trophies to top 10. Under 800: Trophies to top 10. Under 600:Trophies to top 10; unrated age 15/over may not enter Under 600. JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, CONNECTICUT (586) 558-4790, All The King’s Men Chess, 27170 Dequindre Rd., Warren, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) MI 48092, Fax, (586) 558-2046. Email: [email protected]. Unrated may not win over $250 in U1200, $400 in U1400, $600 in U1600, $800 in U1800, or $1000 in U2000. NEW mixed doubles prizes: best 12th annual Foxwoods Open An American Classic! male-female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $2000- Open Section, Jan 22-26: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. FIDE rated, GM & IM A Heritage Event! 1000-600-400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play norms possible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not FIDE Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both play- rated 2200/over. Other Sections, Jan 23-26 or 24-26: 7SS, 40/2, NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN ers begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Student/ SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-4 G/50 d10). Foxwoods Resort Casino TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Alumni trophies & Hotel, Rt 2, Mashantucket, CT 06339 (I-95 to Exit 92 to Rt. 2 West, or 49th Annual American Open to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) represent- ing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. I-395 to Exit 85 to Rt. 164 to Rt. 2 East). Free parking. 45 miles from T.F. 8SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Top 7 sections entry fee:$118 online at chessaction.com by 11/27, $125 Green Airport (Providence, RI), 14 miles from Groton/New London Air- Dr., Orange, CA 92868. $$50,000 b/o 500 entries, $25,000 guaran- phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/27 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123, port; for shuttle from New London Amtrak station call 1-800-USA-RAIL. teed. In 6 sections. Open: $5000-2400-1000-300-150, U2450/Unr. $1000- 2-day $122 mailed by 11/20 $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before Bus transportation: 1-888-BUS2FOX. Free shuttle to Mashantucket Pequot 300-150, U2300/Unr. $600-180-150. U2200, U2000, U1800 Each $4000- Museum, largest Native American museum in USA. Prizes $80,000 game. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available 2000-1000-300-150. U1600 $3000-1500-700-300-150. U1400/Unr: based on 520 paid entries (Seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs & for- in Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 entry fee: $28 online $2500-1000- 500-200-150, U1200 $1400-400-150 (not a separate section; eign FIDE count as half entries), else proportional, minimum $40,000 (50% at chessaction.com by 11/27, $35 phoned by 11/27 (406-896-2038, no U1200s also eligible for U1400 prizes), Unrated: $500-200 (Unrateds in of each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections: Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000- questions), $32 mailed by 11/20, $40 at tmt. All: No checks at site, this section eligible for these prizes only). Plus score bonus ($2,000 in 800-700-600-500-400-300, FIDE U2400/Unr $3000-1500. Clear or tiebreak credit cards OK. Online EF $3 less to PSCF members. Special 1 year USCF chess store gift cards) every player who finishes with 4-1/2 points or bet- winner gets free room at 2015 Foxwoods Open, if held (if not held, prize dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, ter who didn’t place in the money prize wins a $20 gift certificate towards replaced by free room at Continental Class). Under 2200, Under 2000, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, chess store - redeemable only onsite. EF: $200 by Nov. 28th, register by Under 1800: each $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. 3-day schedule: 10/16 save $50, register by 11/06 save $40, register by 11/20 save $20, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Reg. ends Under 1600: $4000-2000-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 2-day top 7 sec- U1400 save additional $10. $50 more for players rated under 2000 play- Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 1400: $3000-1500-900-700-600-500-400-300-300-300, top Under 1200 tions schedule: ing in Open, U1600 & U1400 save $10. No checks at door - cash only, credit Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun (no unrated) $1000-500. No separate U1200 Section; players under 1200 Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: card accepted for a $10 fee. SCCF membership $18 required for So Cal 10 & 3:30. Reg. ends Sat play for both U1400 and U1200 prizes; receive larger if winning both.Prize Half point byes residents. 4-day schedule: Reg. closes 11am on 11/28, (Rounds 12:30- 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. OK all rounds; limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of 1/14 official HR: 7:30, 12:30-7:30, 10:30-5, 10-4:30). 3-day schedule: Reg. closes 9:30am limit 3, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. $98- rating may not win over $1500 in U1400, $2500 in U1600 or U1800. on 11/29, Rounds. 11-2:30-5-8pm (G/60 d5), schedules merge in Rd. 5 98-123, 215-627-1200, reserve by 11/16 or rate may increase. Parking: Games rated too late for 1/14 list not counted. 2) If any post-event rat- and compete for common prizes. Two byes max with advance notice. CCA Hotel has valet parking only, with a special chess rate of $30/day. Many ing posted 1/21/13-1/21/14 was more than 30 points over section minimum ratings and TD discretion used to protect you from improperly parking lots nearby charge much less, with rates lowest on the weekend. maximum, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) can- rated players. November Rating Supplement used. Lectures and videos. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St (1 block from Sheraton Hotel) is about not win over $800 U1400, $1200 U1600, $1600 U1800, or $2000 U2000. LOW room rates! Five minutes away from Disneyland Theme Park. HR: $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use 4) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. EF: $225 online Mention SCC for $95 single or double, rates may go up after. Call AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chess at chessaction.com by 1/20, $235 phoned by 1/20 (406-896-2038, entry Doubletree (714) 634-4500. Don’t be shut out; surrounding hotels in action.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 serv- only, no questions), 5-day $235, 4-day $234, 3-day $233 if mailed by the area may be as high as $199/night; make your reservations early and ice charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 1/13, all $250 at site. Open Section $100 more to US players not FIDE be sure to ask for the special SCC rates; Doubletree sells out most week- 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com (online entries rated 2200/over. GMs free in Open; $150 deducted from prize. IMs & ends. Cutoff for special hotel rate/offer is Oct 31st. RESERVE NOW! posted instantly). Chess Magnet School JGP for top 7 sections. WGMs in Open: $25 at chessaction.com by 1/20, $50 at site or online Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reserva- An American Classic! by 5 pm 1/22; $150 deducted from prize. Foreign FIDE rated players tion, may be canceled 72 hours in advance without penalty. Parking cost Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! in Open: $115 at chessaction.com by 1/20, $140 at site or online by 5 DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADA pm 1/22; $100 deducted from prize. Seniors age 65/over: EF $100 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) less, except for GMs, IMs, WGMs & FIDE foreign. Online EF $4 less to 23rd annual North American Open CSCA members. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Unofficial Open Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms pos- uschess.org ratings used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF DROPPING OUT? sible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not FIDE rated dues with paper magazine if paid with entry: online at chessaction.com, 2200/over. Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Have to miss a round? It is very impor- (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Prizes $120,000 based on 600 paid from Open Section to Open Section. 5-day Open Section schedule: Reg. tant that you NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs & U1250 Section count as half entries), ends Wed 6:15 pm, rds. Wed. 7:15 pm, Thu 1 & 7:15, Fri 12 & 6:15, Sat before pairings are made, so no one is else in proportion; $90,000 minimum (75% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 11 & 5:15, Sun 10 & 4. 4-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Thu sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-700-600-500-500, 6:15 pm, rds. Thu 7:15 pm, Fri 12 & 6:15, Sat 11 & 5:15, Sun 10 & 4. 3- deprived of a game! If you forfeit without clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $300, top FIDE Under 2500/Unr day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:30 pm, rds. Fri 8:30 pm, notice, you may be FINED up to the $2500-1200. FIDE. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700- 600- Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6:15, Sun 10 & 4. 4-day & 3-day merge & com- 500-400-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600- pete for same prizes. Byes: all; limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds.), Open must amount of the entry fee! 500-400-400, no unrated may win over $2500. Under 1900: $7000- commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if 4000-2000-1200- 900-700- 600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over possible- none supplied. HR: MGM Grand, Great Cedar Hotel or Two

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Trees Inn, $129-129, no resort fee. 1-800-FOXWOOD, must reserve by 1/8. NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car (CA-S) OCT. 12, National Chess Day Festival SuperSwiss (4SSxG/60 d5) online at chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE used in Open, Jan. 2014 official See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/60 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prize: $1,000 b/44. USCF in others. For foreign in U2200 & below, see www.chesstour.com/for- 1700+: $200 100, u1900 150 50, u1700: 200 100, u1500 100 50, u1300 NOV. 30-DEC. 1 OR DEC. 1, 2013 American Open Scholastic (CA- eignratings.htm. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail S) 50 Sched: Reg. 8-8:45 Rounds 9 11:20 1:40 4. EF: $37 by 10/9, $52 onsite. Special rules: Info: to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. See California, Southern. NM/FM/IM/GM free by 10/2. BayAreaChess.com/lessswiss. NS, Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by NC. Director. In round 4 or after, players with scores of over 80% and their DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open opponents may not use headphones, earphones or cellphones or go to (NV) OCT. 13, Cupertino Quads - PK-12 a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continen- See Grand Prix. 3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players tal Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 347-201-2269, w + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 10/10, 40 www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W. be posted at chessaction.com. California, Northern OCT. 13, Cupertino Swiss - PK-12 AUG. 9-11 OR 10-11, Summer Championship 4SS, G/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: teams See Grand Prix. & + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: 33 by 10/10, 48 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W. AUG. 17, Chess4Less Bay Area Quads 3xG/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players OCT. 19, Chess4Less Bay Area Quads - PK-12 Regional w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: $19, $34 onsite. 3x G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 10/16, 34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. AUG. 17, Chess4Less Bay Area Swiss 4SS, G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies for plus OCT. 19, Chess4Less Bay Area Swiss - PK-12 Alabama score & teams. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF: 4SS, G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies teams & AUG. 10, Chris Bond Memorial 9th Annual $19, $34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF: 19 by 10/16, 34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. See Grand Prix. AUG. 24-25, Exchange Bank Open AUG. 17, Evangel Team Challenge See Grand Prix. NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open Evangel Church, 3975 Vaughn Rd., Montgomery, AL. 4SS, G/50 d5. Round (CA-S) AUG. 25, Foster City Quads - PK-12 See Grand Prix. times: 9:00, 11:00, 1:30, 3:30. Teams of four players (all USCF members) 3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players compete in matches each round. EF: $50 per team by August 9, $60 there- w + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 8/22, 40 NOV. 30-DEC. 1 OR DEC. 1, 2013 American Open Scholastic (CA- after. Prizes (b/8 teams): 1st $200, 2nd $100 Scholastic and adult onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W. S) players are welcome. Send EF (checks payable to “Evangel Church”), team See California, Southern. name, and roster of players to Doug Strout, 6000 Camelot Ct., Montgomery, AUG. 25, Foster City Swiss - PK-12 , 23rd annual North American Open AL 36117. E-mail: [email protected]. 4SS, G/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29 teams & + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: 33 by 8/22, (NV) SEPT. 6-8, 60th Annual Alabama State Chess Championship 48 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! , National Chess Day Scholastic - A Charity Event! OCT. 12 AUG. 31, California Kids State U1000 Class Championship California, Southern 5SS, TC: G/30 d5. Brookwood Village Mall. 780 Brookwood Village, 5SS, G/30 d5. SFO Airport Hyatt Regency, 1333 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, Birmingham, AL 35209. Rated: OPEN (K-12), MIDDLE (K-8), ELEMENTARY CA 94010. Prizes: Top 10 players in ea section. Top 5 clubs & Top 5 The Los Angeles Chess Club (K-4). EF: $20. Not Rated: NOVICE (K-5): EF: $15, if mailed by OCT. 4th. schools in all sections combined (min 2/team, top 5 count). K-12 kids only. The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * Trophy:Top 3, Medals 4th – 6th. Late REG.: OCT. 12th at 8AM; $10 More. 5 sections based on rating: F(800-999) G(600-799) H(400-599) I(200-399) www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Intermediate class Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. All Pro- J(under 200). Sched: Reg. 9-9:30a. Games 10-11:30-1-2:20-3:45. EF:$37 + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tourna- ceeds goes to Children’s of Alabama. ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC 5184 by 8/29, Onsite +$20, Playup +$10. August 2013 Supp & TD disc to place ments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: Caesar players. Ent: Online or mail to Bay Area Chess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpi- (Intermediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Ange- [email protected], www.CaesarChess.com, www.AlabamaChess.com. tas, CA 95035. Rfnd fee $20. T:408-786-5515. Info/Form: BayAreaChess. les, CA 90025 * (310) 795-5710. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa com/labor. E: [email protected], NS. NC. W. Monica& Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant). Group Classes OCT. 12, Country Knights CC - National Chess Day Scholastic * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Chess Tournament AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 2013 CalChess State Championship Moody Jr. High, 600 High School Dr., Moody, Al. 35004. 5-SS, Game/30 (Labor Day) Beverly Hills Chess Club d0. Open to players 18 and under. Rated players 3 sections: Open (K- See Grand Prix. Join the elite group of chess enthusiasts! Curriculum based instruction 12), Middle (K-8) & Elementary (K-4). Unrated players: Novice (K-5) must from ages 3 and above, Privates, Lectures, Blitz, Simuls, Open & Scholas- be age 11 or under. Trophies: to top 3 in each section. Medals: 4-6 in SEPT. 8, Fremont Quads - PK-12 tic tournaments, Camps, Adult events, Member-only events and more... each section. Participation Medals to all players that finish all rounds. 3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w Open T, TH, F, Sat, Sun (hours vary ). 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Bev- EF: Rated $20 & Un-rated $15 must be postmarked by October 4, 2013. + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 9/5, 40 onsite. erly Hills, CA 90211. In the Beverly Hills Plaza (Corner of Lapeer Dr. & Send advance entries to: Pedro Pino, 149 Solar Shield Blvd., Odenville, Info: BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W. Olympic) 310-274-7873, email us at [email protected], website www.bhchessclub.com. Al. 35120, by October 4, 2013. Make checks payable to Country Knights SEPT. 8, Fremont Swiss - PK-12 Chess Club. REG.: 8:00-8:45 a.m. On-site registration $30. New entries 4SS, G/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: teams Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! accepted after 8:45 a.m., but with a first round bye/no points. RDS.: 9- & + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: 33 by 9/5, 48 AUG. 3&4, 10&11, 17&18, 24&25, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 10-11-1:15-2:15 p.m. INFO. Please present identification on entering onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W. 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: the building at the registration table. Pedro M. Pino Sr., Tournament , Cupertino Quads - PK-12 Open & U1600. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Director. Email [email protected]. Phone 205 629-2909 or direc- SEPT. 15 Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on tions day of event: 205 515-0494/205 602-7818. Friend us on Facebook. 3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 9/12, 40 streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W. AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz (G/5) (BLZ) Arizona , Cupertino Swiss -PK-12 5DSS, G/5 d0 (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. SEPT. 15 4 blks West of 405. EF: $10. Blitz-rated. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:50, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4SS, G/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: teams & + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: 33 by 9/12, 48 7:10, 7:30, 7:50 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & Tuesday Night Open basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. 4 or 5 round, USCFrated tournament. ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm. One game onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W. every Tuesday of the month. Time Control:40/120,SD/60 d5. PRIZES: , LACC - Saturday G/61 SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, Fall Championship AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries. ENTRY FEE: $45; See Grand Prix. 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: 10801 N. Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028. SEPT. 22, Foster City Quads - PK-12 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on 3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. OCT. 11-12, Stubenrauch/Schneider “National Chess Day” Memo- rial Chess Tournament w + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 9/19, 40 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W. AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. Join us for chess tournaments in honor of Steve Stubenrauch and 4 separate events – 3 Sections: >1000, <1000, <600, 5SS, G/30 d5. Marty Schneider, FREE Scholastic Tournament Oct. 12th on National SEPT. 22, Foster City Swiss - PK-12 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of Chess Day AND an Open Tournament on Friday, Oct. 11th & Satur- 4SS, G/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). day, Oct. 12th. Open: Adult and Scholastic Players rated greater than teams & + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: 33 by 9/19, Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap. Prizes:Trophies (Top 3) & medals; each approximately 1000. Prizes: Trophies to the top 3 scholastic players in 48 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W. player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Free this section. 75% of adult entry fee for cash prizes to adults only in this Info: , Chess4Less Bay Area Quads - PK-12 pizza & juices. (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@ section. Format: 5 Round Swiss, Game 55 d5. Affects both Quick and Reg- SEPT. 28 LAChessClub.com. 3x G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w ular rating. Round Times: Fri Oct 11th 4:00, 7:00; Sat Oct 12th 8:30, 10:45, + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 9/25, 34 , LACC - Sunday G/61 1:30. Entry Fees: Free for students if early registered. Adult Early Bird AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. 2 Sections: Special - register by 10/7 for $30. Register 10/7 – 10/11 for only $40.00 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes; siblings 1/2). Reg.: / On- site registration is $50.00 (Players registering onsite will receive , Chess4Less Bay Area Swiss - PK-12 SEPT. 28 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on a 1/2 point bye for the first round). Scholastic Tournament: Saturday, 4SS, G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies teams & Info: Oct. 12th, Scholastic players only, Under 500 and Under 1000: + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF: 19 by streets & basement. 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Prizes: Trophies to the top 3 in each group. Format: 5 Round Swiss, 9/25, 34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. AUG. 11, 2013 California Grade (K-12) Championship Game 30 d5 Affects both Quick and Regular rating. Round Times: 9:00, 10 Sections: 1) Kindergarten 2) 1st, 3) 2nd, 4) 3rd, 5) 4th, 6) 5th, 7) 6th, OCT. 6, Fremont Quads - PK-12 10:15, 11:30, 1:00, 2:15. Entry Fees: Early Bird Special - register by 3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w 8) 7th, 9) 8th, 10) 9th-12th; Checkmark the grades as of 1/1/2013, 10/7 and registration is FREE. Register 10/7 – 10/11 for only $10.00 / + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 10/3, 40 Grades may be combined to make a section, 5SS, G/30 d5. 11514 Santa Onsite registration is $20.00 (Players registering onsite will receive a 1/2 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W. Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $35 point bye for the first round). Location: Puente de Hohzo, 3401 N. Fourth ($25 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004. USCF Membership required, may be purchased OCT. 6, Fremont Swiss - PK-12 Rds.: 1pm & asap. Prizes:Trophies (Top 3 each section) & medals; each on site. Register Online at: flagstaffchess.com. For More Information: Bill 4SS, G/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: teams player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Free Piz- Cheney 928-266-2122. E-mail: [email protected]. Official Web Site: & + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: 33 by 10/3, 48 zas & Juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@ flagstaffchess.com. onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W. LAChessClub.com. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) AUG. 17, LACC - August Blitz Open (G/5) (BLZ) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl.

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4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Info: 714-899-3421, [email protected]. Ent: American Open, 5246 to top college team (same school), K-12 team (same school), K-9 team Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 8:50 pm. Prizes: $250 Guaran- Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http://americanopen.org/main- (same school), K-6 team (same school), K-3 team (same school). Mixed teed! 1st: $100; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $25; 4th: $15; U1800: $30; U1600 $30. tournament/side-event. team prize (2 males, 2 females, no alternate): free entry for each team Parking: Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LA member to National Chess Congress, Nov 29-Dec 1 in Philadelphia. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open ChessClub.com. (NV) October official USCF ratings used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings used Special 1 year USCF dues , LACC - Petrosian Memorial See Grand Prix. if otherwise unrated. with magazine if paid AUG. 17-18 with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, See Grand Prix. Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholas- AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR 1-2, 35th Annual Southern California Open Colorado tic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, See Grand Prix. Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1:30 & AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, Colorado Open 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $94-94, OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 10/4 or rate may increase. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (NV) through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY OCT. 12-13, LACC - National Chess Day Weekend See Grand Prix. 10803 (DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15/team (Sponsored by Harold C. Valery, Inc.) 6SS, G/61 d0. 11514 Santa Mon- service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com. ica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: U2300/U1800 EF: $70 at the door NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) ($65 if notified by 10/11); $60 LACC members ($55 if notified by 10/11); Connecticut See Grand Prix. Siblings 1/2, $30 new LACC members, Free new LACC Life members!Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point AUG. 8-11, 9-11 OR 10-11, 43rd annual Continental Open (MA) NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 4th Annual Hartford Open byes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. option II: Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$ 1,500 AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18 NOT JUNE 21-23 OR 22-23, 19th Annual NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess (b/45, $1,000 Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $125. U1800: Northeast Open Congress (PA) $200-100; U1600: $100–50-$25; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) Park- A Heritage Event! JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. , 48th NBCC Summer Open ing: Free on streets & basement. AUG. 25 See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/45 d5. Wickham Park, 1329 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open 06040 (RAIN OR SHINE. Under Williams pavilion if raining.) In three See Grand Prix. sections. OPEN SECTION:Trophies to Top 3, Top Under-2013. UNDER 1813 Delaware SECTION:Trophies to Top 2, Top Under-1613. UNDER 1413 SECTION:Tro- NOV. 30, American Open Blitz (BLZ) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 5 round double swiss, G/5 d0. Doubeltree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. phies to Top 2, Top Under-1013, Top Middle-schooler (6-8), Top Elem- Newark Chess Club 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Projected prizes $1000, 80% Guaranteed! entary-schooler (K-5). Separate trophy for “Biggest Upset” win of the three 4-SS, G/75. USCF-rated game every Thursday 7-10 PM. 345 School Bell $300-100; U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, Unr. each $100. EF: sections. EF: $33 in advance (includes lunch) or $50 (cash) on site. On Rd., Bear, DE 19701. For a full year of weekly games $22 for in-state play- $35 by Nov. 20th. $40 after. Registration ends 9 pm. Rounds 9:30 pm -10- Site Reg.: 9.30-9.45AM. Rds.: 10, 12.30, 2, 3.30. Limit one 1/2-point bye. ers, $15 out-of-state! www.newarkchessclub.blogspot.com, newark 10:30-11-11:30. Info: 714-899-3421, [email protected]. Ent: USCF Membership Required (available onsite). FREE BBQ LUNCH FOR ALL [email protected]. American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http:// PLAYERS! ($20 for non-players) includes grilled burgers, hot dogs, sal- americanopen.org/main-tournament/side-event. ads, beans, beverages, and strawberry shortcake. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible. Wickham Park additional entry fee: $5 per car upon District of Columbia Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! arrival, Directions: I-91 to I-84 EAST, Exit 60, Left at end of ramp (Right NOV. 30-DEC. 1 OR DEC. 1, 2013 American Open Scholastic instead if took I-84 WEST); park entrance is on your right. Park in Lot D, AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 45th annual Atlantic Open Doubletree Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. (714) between the tennis and beach volleyball courts (these activities are See Grand Prix. 634-4500. Hotel rate is $95. Chess Computer for each 1st place winner free). Ent: Doug Fiske, 20 Glen Hollow, West Hartford, CT, 06117 (checks SEPT. 3&17, OCT. 1&15, Center Action per section. Trophies to top 10 places and top 3 in teams, in each sec- payable to “New Britain Chess Club” and mailed by Aug 19th). Questions: Every First and Third Tuesday. 3-SS, G/30 d5. U.S. Chess Center, 412 8th tion. Finalist medals to all above-average scorers. 9 Sections based Derek Meredith (860)250-6040. St., NW. Wash. DC 20004. EF: $20 ($15 Center members). 80% of EF on grade and rating: Varsity K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12; Junior Varsity K-1, K- returned in cash prizes. 6:50 p.m. Info: 202/857-4922, www.chessctr.org/ 3 rated U600, K-6 rated U800, K-9 rated U1000, K-12 rated U1200. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! , 4th annual Eastern Team Championship Centeraction.ph.p Pre-Registration only (onsite reg. pay more and receive 1st round bye): OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20 5SS, 30/90, SD/1 d5 (2-day option, NOTE CORRECTION, G/75 d5), Sher- Rds.: Saturday & Sunday 9am, 12:15, 3:15 for Varsity sections; and SEPT. 8, Metro Sunday Quads aton Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $10,000 Sunday 9am, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15 for Junior Varsity sections. Time 3-RR, G/90 d5. U.S. Chess Center, 412 8th Street, NW. EF: $20. $$ $40 GUARANTEED PRIZES. Open to teams of 4 plus one optional alternate; Controls: All rounds will be G/75 d5 in Varsity and G/30 d5 in Junior Var- each quad. Scholastic sections. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Reg: 9:15 match point scoring. Average rating of 4 highest rated players must be sity sections. EF Varsity $80, Junior Varsity $60, register by 11/20 save - 9:50. Open Rds. 10 - 1 - 4. Scholastic Sections usually finish by 1:00 p.m. under 2000, counting 4th highest rating as at least 3th highest rating minus (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php. $5, by 11/06 save $10, by 10/16 save $20, by 9/16 save $30. Play-up +$5. 500. Alternate must be lowest rated on team, but plays the board of the Limited space for onsite registration with a fee of +$30! USCF Member- OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- player who is replaced. Except for the alternate, players must play in rat- pionships (VA) ship required for all sections. November Supplement & TD discretion to EF per team: ing order, so are always on the same board. $320 online See Grand Prix. place players accurately. National Tournament Director: Randall Hough. at chessaction.com by 10/16, 3-day $323, 2-day $322 mailed by 10/9, all Info: http://americanopen.org/junior-tournament. Inquire: play@amer- $360 at site, or online until 2 hours before first round. No checks at site; OCT. 19, National Capital Scholastic Cup Qualifier icanopen.org. Chess Magnet School JGP for Varsity Sections. credit cards OK. Individuals seeking teams: DirectorAtChess.US or 347- 4-SS. G/30 d5. US Chess Center, 412 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC DEC. 1, American Open Action 201-2269. Prizes: Top teams $2000-1200-600-400, teams averaging 20004. Open to any student in K - 12 grade living in DC, Maryland or Vir- 5 round SS, G/30 d5. Doubeltree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. 100 City under 1800 $1200-600, teams averaging under 1600 $1000-500, top ginia. EF: $20 if by 10/5, $30 at site. Reg.: Noon - 12:45. Top 16 players Dr., Orange. CA 92868. Projected prizes $500, 80% Guaranteed! EF: $25 scorer on each board $400-200, top alternate $100. For teams using alter- qualify for play-off matches. $$200-100-50-50 to champion, finalist and by Nov. 20th. $30 after. Registration 10:30-11. Rounds 12-1:15-3-4:15-5:30. nate, team prizes apportioned based on number of games played. Plaque semi-finalists of the play-offs. Trophies to the top 16 and others with the same score as the lowest of the top 16. www.chessctr.org/Cup.php, 202/857-4922. Florida Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Boca Raton Chess Club 10th annual LOS ANGELES OPEN Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Oct 11-13 or 12-13, Sheraton Agoura Hills Broward Chess Club 909 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. USCF & FIDE Tournaments, Blitz, Bughouse, Lessons, Chess Camps, Summer Camp and After School $15,000 PROJECTED PRIZES, $10,000 MINIMUM Chess Programs. www.browardchessclub.com. Contact: NM Oscar Mal- donado 860-372-5966. 5 rounds, $95 rooms, free parking. 5 sections: AUG. 17, CFCC Tornado at UUU See Grand Prix. Open Section: Prizes $1800-900-500-300, clear/tiebreak winner AUG. 24, Cagan Crossings Community Library Chess Tournament 5SS, G/40 d5. Cagan Crossings Library, 16729 Oaks Blvd., Clermont, FL. $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $600-300. FIDE rated, 80 GPP. Off of U.S. Hwy 27/S.R.25. Across Hwy from Lowes; Diagonal across from Walmart. Bring set and clock if possible. ENTRY FEE: $25 mailed or Under 2200 Section: $1200-600-400-200, top U2000 $500-250. brought to Library. $30 at door. USCF rtg & conf. ID# req. for cash prize. GM fees waived. Unrated tournament being run concurrently. No fees for Under 1900 Section: $1200-600-400-200, top U1700 $500-250. unrated. PRIZES: Guaranteed $150/75/30 after 5 paid registrations. Prizes then increase $150/70/20 per 10 paid entries. Unrated winners Under 1600 Section: $1000-500-300-200, top U1400 $400-200. awarded chess medals. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Arrive by 8:45 to register. Con- tact: Herb Pilgrim: Library #352-243-1840; Cell:352-396-1006; email: Under 1300 Section: $500-300-200-100, plaques. [email protected]. MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: $400-200-100. AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, 2013 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship See Grand Prix. Unrated prize limit: $200 in U1300, $400 U1600, $600 U1900. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, Orlando Autumn Open & National Chess Day Scholastic FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. See Grand Prix. Georgia AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 44th Annual Southern Congress See Grand Prix.

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AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, 2013 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship AUG. 24-25, 59th Iowa Open Championship (IA) rated tournament; must be a USCF member to participate. Register at: (FL) See Grand Prix. Park Forest Recreation & Parks, 350 Victory Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466, On site See Grand Prix. , Labor Day Scholastic Tournament 708-748-2005, Credit Card, Cash or Check. $5.00 Tournament Fee. AUG. 31 registration: (cash only) 9 am-9:30 am. Schedule: Players must check DoubleTree Hotel, 1909 Spring Rd., Oakbrook, IL 60523, (630) 472-6020, in by 9:45 am, Tournament time: 10 am-4 pm. Please provide your own Idaho (630) 472-6000. $25 Discounted EF USPS by 8/26, $25 Discounted EF on- clock. Concessions will be sold at the event. Advance registration if line until 8/30, 6 pm, $30 at door by Saturday 11:30 am, $35 after that, interested, send no money, I need USCF id and name. Not member just AUG. 17-18, ICA Summer Classic Rds: 12-1-2-3-4, G/25 d0, Open to under 18 years of age, 2 sections: See Grand Prix. send name. I can be reached at [email protected]. If you are not a U1200, U700, 10 individual trophies per section (team trophies not avail- member, yearly memberships or a ninety day membership will be avail- able), Participation award to each player. Bring sets-boards-clocks, able at tournament for an extra fee. For details on joining the USCF, please Illinois none provided. All rules, regulations, and procedures may be superseded visit their website at www.uschess.org or contact the Recreation & by announcements/postings at the site. Ent: Tim Just, 37165 Willow, Parks Dept at 708-748-2005. North Shore Chess Center Gurnee, IL 60031 Info only (847) 244-7954 before 6 PM. e-mail for info a friendly environment to learn and play chess! USCF rated tournaments only (sorry, e-mail entries not available): [email protected], OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annual Midwest Class Champi- every week, Grandmaster lectures and simuls monthly, team events, Checks payable to Chess For Life, LLC, info and PayPal discounted onships and scholastic camps. Private and group lessons available onsite and entries until 6 PM 8-30-13: http://chessforlife.com. NS. NC W. See Grand Prix. at your location. Contact us at 847.423.8626 or [email protected]. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 2013 Illinois Open State Cham- NOV. 2-3, The World Open for Boys and Girls Visit our website at www.nachess.org/events for our full schedule of pionship Over $100,000 in prizes with scholarships to Webster University! Sec- events. Located at 5500 W. Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077 across See Grand Prix. tions (Boys and Girls each): K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12. Prizes (Boys and Girls the street from the Village Crossing Shopping Center. each): Grades 9-12: 1st-Webster University Scholarship-2nd thru 4th- SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2013 Universal Midwest Fall Swiss (MI) $150-100-75 value in chess prizes; Grades 4-5 & 6-8: 1st-iPad Mini-2nd Renaissance Knights See Grand Prix. Illinois’s premier provider of chess tournament, summer camps, enrich- thru 4th-$150-100-75 value in chess prizes; Grades K-3: 1st thru 4th-$250- ment classes, and our Chess in the Classroom Program where we make SEPT. 15, 93rd Knights Quest 150-100-75 value in chess prizes. Rounds and Time Control: 6R-SS chess part of the school day. Our monthly Quest tournament for kids & Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL. USCF Rated Game-45 + 5/sec delay: Sat-Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm each day. On-site adults is now in its 8th year & held at the beautiful Crowne Plaza in North- Sections: Open (K-12 & Adults), U1400 (K-12 & Adults), U1000 (K-8) & reg: 9:30-10:30am Sat. Limit 2 byes. Last rd. bye must commit prior to brook. Contact us at 773.844.0701 or [email protected]. Visit our U600 (K-8). Awards:Top 6 U600 & U1000 Sections, Top 5 U1400 & Open start of Rd 3. Side Events: 3-hour camp with GM Polgar (Fri 5:30pm), Puz- website at www.rknights.org for our schedule of events and to find out Sections. Players in U600 receive participation award. Time Control: Time zle Solving (Sat 6pm), Simul (Sat 7pm), Blitz (Sun 9am). Unrated 1-day more about our programs. Control: Game 30 (G/25 d5) 4 Rounds U600 & U1000 Sections Game 45 (G/45 d5. 4R-SS, Sat 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm, 6:30pm) – 4 sections (boys and girls together): K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12; Prizes (per section) – 1st thru 5th tro- AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 8th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) (G/40 d5) 4 Rounds U1400 & Open Sections. Reg.: 11:00-11:30 am. See Grand Prix. Rds.: 1 at 12:00 pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 early, $35 after Monday before, phy, top 2 teams trophy) **Must be unrated to play in unrated section**. $40 after Friday before. $5 discount to siblings and team members when Site: Crowne Plaze Chicago-Northbrook Hotel, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave., AUG. 17, Southern Illinois Summer Open registering together. Online Registration: www.rknights.org. Mail-in Reg: Northbrook, IL 60062. HR: $99/night – call 847-298-2525 and ask for 3SS, Time control: 30/70, then 40/60 d0. No sudden death. EF: $15.00 Renaissance Knights, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065. Info: CHESS rate. Reserve by Oct 11. Free parking. Entries: If postmarked or Prize fund: $300, b/24. 1st $70, 2nd $30; Classes A, B, C, D/E/Unr $50 www.rknights.org, 773-844-0701. online by 10/12 $40; $50 online or postmarked by 10/26; $60 thereafter. each. Salem Community Center, 416 Oglesby St., Salem, IL 62881. Reg.: Puzzle Solving, Blitz, Simul Side Events EF - $15 each or $40 all three by 8:00-9:15. Rounds: 9:30, 1:00, 5:00. Entries: Jim Davies, 7358 Shaftes- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 10/26; $20 each thereafter and onsite. Camp EF - $40 by 10/26, $60 there- bury, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-721-4967. [email protected]. SEPT. 21, Springfield 10th Annual David Mote Memorial after and onsite. Unrated Section EF - $10 by 10/12, $15 by 10/26, $20 4SS, G/60 d5. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas, Spring- , 92nd Knights Quest thereafter and onsite. Credit Cards onsite OK. No checks onsite. Mail AUG. 18 field. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-12:45-3:00-5:15. Lunch break at 12:15. EF: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL. USCF Rated entries to: North American Chess Association (payable to) 4957 Oakton Prizes: Sections: Open (K-12 & Adults), U1400 (K-12 & Adults), U1000 (K-8) & $17 by 9/18, $20 at site, $2 less to SCC members. $$400 b/30. St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Register online at www.nachess.org/pol- U600 (K-8). Awards:Top 6 U600 & U1000 Sections, Top 5 U1400 & Open 140-80, 1600-1999 60, 1200-1599 50, Under 1200 40, Unrated 30. gar2013. Other info: Boards, sets, and clocks provided. None for skittles. Sections. Players in U600 receive participation award. Time Control: Time Ent/Info: David Long, 401 S. Illinois St., Springfield 62704. 217-726- Must use organizer provided equipment. Chess store onsite. October rat- Control: Game 30 (G/25 d5) 4 Rounds U600 & U1000 Sections Game 45 2584. Information and directions available at: www.springfieldchess ing supplement used. Questions: [email protected] or leave message (G/40 d5) 4 Rounds U1400 & Open Sections. Reg.: 11:00-11:30 am. club.com. 847-423-8626. Rds.: 1 at 12:00 pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 early, $35 after Monday before, OCT. 12, Park Forest Chess Challenge Tournament - National , 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH) $40 after Friday before. $5 discount to siblings and team members when Chess Day event! NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17 See Grand Prix. registering together. Online Registration: www.rknights.org. Mail-in Reg: Hosted by The Village of Park Forest, an Affiliate of the United States Chess Renaissance Knights, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065. Info: Federation. Tournament will be held at Dining on the Green, located at NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 2013 Motor City Open (MI) www.rknights.org, 773-844-0701. 349 Main Street in Park Forest, IL 60466. This is a 4SS, G/40 d5 USCF- See Grand Prix. ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS Free 8-Line Tournament Life Announcements (TLAs)! Ages 21-24 dues lower Adult Dues Options! >> than Adult dues! The membership category once called “Youth” has been NEW FREE TLA CATEGORIES ADDED! renamed “Young Adult,” and eligibility has changed from under 21 to under 25. Annual dues for this category are RUN AN ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT THIS FALL! RBO. 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SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Rds.: 7:15-7:45-8:15-8:45- 7-SS, Blitz (G/5 d0). Celebrate National Chess Day and participate at the Indiana 9:15-9:45. Reg.: 6-7pm. Prizes: $280 b/25: $100-60, U2000, U1600, 2013 Iowa Blitz Chess Championship. This event is a USCF Blitz Chess Orange Crush Chess Club Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) U1200 each $40. EF: $15 pstmkd 8/17, $20 on site, Out of State $5 off. Rated event. Champions, class prizes, and prizes for top senior and top WHERE: Donatos Pizza, 825 W. 10th St. USCF rated. Reg.: 6-6:25 pm, starts at IM & GM free EF deducted from any prize. IASCA membership reqd ($15 youth. Sets and clocks provided. Cedar Rapids Public Library - ENT: 6:30pm. Type: 3 RR Quad, G/5 d2, BLZ. EF: $10.00, $$ b/4-Quad 1st $25.00, reg, $10 Jr.) or OSA. IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa Downtown (new building), 450 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. REG- Hotel: $30 for club members. Ent: Donald Urquhart, 1020 Central Ave., #304, City, IA 52245, Ph# 319.321.5435, [email protected]. ISTRATION: On-Site registration 11:00 am to Noon. ROUNDS: 7 Rounds; Indianapolis, IN 46202. Info: Don at 317-679-2813 or email akakar 319-688-4000, $95.00 ask for chess block, reserve before 8/12 to guar- Round 1 begins at 12:30 pm. Rounds 2-7 ASAP. ENTRY FEE: $10 in [email protected]. antee rate. Online registration at https://www.onlineregistration.cc/. advance, $15 on-site. PRIZE INFO:Total prize fund of $240 based on 24 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! entries. 1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, U1800, U1600, U1400, Top Youth Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (U14), Top Senior (>55) $20 each. SEND ENTRY FEE TO: Send advance The Second Saturday of the Month A State Championship Event! , 2013 Iowa Reserve Championship entries to James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pointe Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 4SS, G/61 d5. Donatos Pizza, 825 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Reg.: 11- AUG. 24 4-SS, G/75 d5. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, DIRECTIONS: Take 7th Street Exit on I-380. Go east to 4th Avenue then 11:30AM, Rd 1, 11:40AM. $$:b/20 1st $200; 2nd $100; Class (A, B,) (C, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Open to U1600. Rds.: 10-1-3:45- south on 5th Street. ADDITIONAL INFO: www.chessiniowa.org, james.hod D, E, Unr) $70 each. Prizes increased if + 20. EF: $25 - $5.00 BD month, 6:00. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Prizes: $340 b/25: $140+T-90-60, U1200-$50. EF: [email protected], 319-432-1459. - $5.00 for any state association (except ISCA), OCCC Memb.req’d. Memb. $30 pstmkd 8/17, $40 on site, Jrs & Srs $5 off, Out of State $5 off. includes magazine+. FIDE Titled Players Free. Ent: Donald Urquhart, 1020 IASCA membership rqd ($15 Reg, $10 Jr.) or OSA. ENT: IASCA, c/o Mark Central Ave., #304, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Info: at 317-679-2813 or email Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245, Ph# 319.321.5435, Kentucky [email protected]. 3 entries in a class req’d for that class prize to be [email protected]. Hotel: 319-688-4000, $95.00 ask for chess awarded. AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 8th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) block, reserve before 8/12 to guarantee rate. Online registration at See Grand Prix. AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 8th annual Indianapolis Open https://www.onlineregistration.cc/. See Grand Prix. , Lexington Monthly (1st Saturday G/60) , Rated Beginner Open (RBO) SEPT. 7 AUG. 24 3SS, G/60 d5. Expansive Art, 125 E. Reynolds Rd., Lexington, KY. Direc- AUG. 24-25, 59th Iowa Open Championship (IA) 5-SS, G/30 d5. Marriott Hotel, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241. Open See Grand Prix. to U1200 or Unrated. Rds.: 10:30-11:40, lunch, 1:15 then ASAP. Reg.: 8:30- tions:Take New Circle Rd. to Nicholasville Rd. Head towards the Mall/Best 10:00. EF: $15 pstmkd 8/17, $20 on site, Out of State $5 off.Prizes: 1st-5th Buy, turn left at E. Reynolds Rd. Shop is in the Crossroads shopping cen- AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 69th Ohio Chess Congress (OH) ter. Prizes: Class Prizes with 90% of entries returned. Reg.: 11:45-noon. See Grand Prix. Trophies, U1000, U800, U600, U400 & UNR 1st & 2nd trophies.ENT: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245, Ph# 319. Rds.: 1st Rd. at noon, subsequent rounds ASAP (you will have some to SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2013 Universal Midwest Fall Swiss (MI) 321.5435, [email protected]. Online registration at https://www. get something to eat). EF: $20. Contact: Matthew Gurley (859)-537-1060; See Grand Prix. onlineregistration.cc/. [email protected]. , 6th annual Louisville Open (KY) SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22 AUG. 24-25, 59th Iowa Open Championship Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 14, KY Class Championships See Grand Prix. SEPT. 20, 2013 Cedar Rapids Open 4SS, G/75 d5, Century Christian Church, 1301 Tamarack Rd.(off Freder- 4-SS, G/60 d5, One Day Open, IASCA Mini-Qualifier. WHERE: Clarion Hotel, ica), Owensboro, KY 42301, 270-684-0286. EF: $22. (KCA Mmbrship, $8, OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annual Midwest Class Champi- Reg.: PF: onships (IL) 525 33rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA. REGISTRATION: Online: req. for KY. Rsdnts , OSA). 9:00-9:45, 1st Rd. 10:00. (based on See Grand Prix. www.onlineregistration.cc; On Site: 8:30 am to 9:30 am. ROUNDS: 4 6 per section, sections will be combined if less than 6, prizes increased Rounds; G/60 d5. Rd. 1: 10:00 am, Rd. 2: 1:00 pm, Rd. 3: 3:30 pm, Rd. if more than 6), M/X,A,B,C,D/E/unr., each $75 + TROPHY (KY. Resi- NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH) 4: 6:30 pm. ENTRY FEE: $29 in advance. $39 on site. PRIZE INFO: 1st dents only), $45, 1 bye if before Rd. 1(no last rd. byes). Entries: Craig See Grand Prix. Place = $125, 2nd Place = $75, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300, U1100 Hines, 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, 812-423-2996, NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 2013 Motor City Open (MI) $50 each, b/29. SEND ENTRY FEE TO: James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pointe [email protected]. NS. NC. W. See Grand Prix. Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, www.onlineregistration.cc, james.hod- SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 6th annual Louisville Open [email protected]. DIRECTIONS: I-380 33rd Ave Exit. West on 33rd See Grand Prix. Ave. 2 blocks on left. ADDITIONAL INFO: www.chessiniowa.org; james. Iowa [email protected]; 319-432-1459. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! A State Championship Event! AUG. 23, 2013 Iowa Quick Chess Championship (QC) OCT. 12, 2013 National Chess Day Iowa Blitz Chess Championship NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH) 6-SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, (BLZ) See Grand Prix.

45th annual Atlantic Open August 23-25 or 24-25, 2013 - 7 sections at Washington Westin Hotel $23,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND!

5 rounds at Washington Westin, Unrated prize limits: U1000 Special USCF dues: see TLA. 1400 M St NW at Thomas Circle, $150, U1300 $300, U1500 $500, USCF membership required. Washington DC 20005 (5 blocks U1700 $700, U1900 $900. Unofficial uschess.org ratings from White House). 3-day Open & Senior prizes: Top age 65/over usually used if otherwise unrated. U2100 40/110, SD/30, d10, others among all sections: $800-400-200. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 30/90, SD/1, d5. 2-day option in all, Mixed doubles: best male/female pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 am & 6 pm, rds 1-2 G/90, d5, merges with 3-day. 2-player “team” combined score Sun. 10 am & 3:30 pm. Hotel rates: $99-99, 202-429- among all sections: $800-400-200. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 1700, 800-445-8667, reserve by 8/9. Must average under 2200; may play am, rds. Sat 10 am, 2 pm & 6 pm; in different sections; register (no Sun. 10 am & 3:30 pm. Open: $2000-1000-500-300,clear extra fee) before both begin round 2. Byes OK all (limit 2), Open must or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top commit by rd 2, others by rd 3. Under 2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE Entry fee: $115 at chessaction. rated, 120 Grand Prix Pts (enhanced). com by 8/21, $120 phoned to 406- Bring set, board, & clock if Under 2100: $1500-700-400-200. 896-2038 by 8/21, 3-day $118, 2-day possible- none supplied. Under1900: $1500-700-400-200. $117 mailed by 8/14, $130 (no Entry: chessaction.com or Under1700: $1500-700-400-200. checks, credit cards OK) at site, or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Under1500: $1300-700-400-200. online until 2 hours before game. Pelham NY 10803. $15 service Under1300: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1000 Section entry fee: charge for refunds. Advance entries Under 1000: $600-300-200-100, all $60 less than above. posted at chessaction.com (online plaque to top 3, U800, U600, Unr. Re-entry (except Open): $60. entries posted instantly). JGP.

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JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) Louisiana See Grand Prix. Nebraska AUG. 31, 2013 Kickoff Scholastic AUG. 24-25, 59th Iowa Open Championship (IA) 4-SS, G/30 d5. Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, Michigan See Grand Prix. LA 70062. EF: $20 if mailed by 8/24, $25 at site, $5 discount if also play- ing in State Championship. Three Sections: K-3, K-6, K-12. Trophies to AUG. 17-18, 2013 U.P. Open top 3 in each section, medal and chess gift to all participants. Reg.: 8- See Grand Prix. Nevada 8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30-1. Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, OR SEPT. 1-2, 2013 Michi- OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115, [email protected], (504) 895- gan Open See Grand Prix. 4133 (evenings), (504) 615-6730 (on day of tourney). NS. NC. See Grand Prix. OCT. 18-20, 31st Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 2013 Louisiana State Championship AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 69th Ohio Chess Congress (OH) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2013 Universal Midwest Fall Swiss (CA-S) Maine See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 2013 Harold Steen Memorial Cup DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open OCT. 12, National Chess Day - Rated Beginners Tourney See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/60 d5. Brewer Community School, 92 Pendleton St., Brewer, ME , 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) 4 Sections: OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13 04412. Open, U1500, U1000 Beginners open; Unrated K-6 See Grand Prix. novice. Prizes: Trophies for top two. EF: $15, $20 at door. Reg.: 8- New Hampshire 8:45am. Rd. 1 starts 9:15am. Enter: Steve Wong, 54 Wilson St., Brewer, OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annual Midwest Class Champi- AUG. 17, Seacoast Open ME 04412, 207-945-3969, e-mail: [email protected]. onships (IL) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) OCT. 26-27, 2013 Vermont Open (VT) See Grand Prix. NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 4th Annual Hartford Open (CT) Maryland NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 2013 Motor City Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Maryland Chess Association JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) Open & scholastic tournaments in Maryland listed at www.mdchess.com. Minnesota See Grand Prix. NIH Chess Club NIH Chess Club (National Institutes of Health), Bethesda, MD. Every AUG. 17-18, 2nd Annual Twin Ports Open New Jersey Wed at 7:30, Bldg. 10, 2nd floor cafeteria. Contact: Leif at 240-460- See Grand Prix. 1930, or Lew Kellert at 301-873-8473. AUG. 3, Ewing CC - Quad #11 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 3RR, G/90 d5. Ewing Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, NJ AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 45th annual Atlantic Open (DC) AUG. 23-24, 7th Annual Jackson Open (U2000) 08628. EF: $14. Prizes: $35. each Quad. REG.: 8:45-10AM. Rds.: 10:15, See Grand Prix. A Class Players Dream! Super Reserve 4SS, G/90 + d5. Jackson Pub- 1:30, 5PM. Train/Bus Access. Contact: Mike [email protected], 609- lic Library, 311 3rd St., Jackson, MN 56143. $725 Prize Fund Guaranteed. 468-4792. NS. NC. W. SEPT. 14, UMBC Rated Beginner’s Championship (RBO) U2000 Event. Open to 1999 & under + unrated. EF: $25 if registered 5SS, G/25 d5. UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd by Aug. 20th, Onsite reg is $25 cash or $30 check. No debit or credit cards. AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18 NOT JUNE 21-23 OR 22-23, 19th Annual floor). Open to U1200/Unr. USCF membership required. Free USCF memb. USCF membership required. $$GTD: $300+Trophy+Name on Flores Northeast Open (CT) to anyone scoring at least 3.5 pts. Certificate to anyone completing 5 rds. Cup, 200, 100. U1400 $75. Upset Prize $50. Top Pre-teen Free 2014 See Grand Prix. Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2013-2014 UMBC Amateur Entry. Reg.: Fri 6:15-6:45 PM Sat. 8:30-8:45AM next door to library at the AUG. 17, Chess Mates Saturday Quads Chess Champ. EF: $20 if postmarked by 9/1, $25 later. Reg.: 8:30- Senior Center. Rds.: Friday 7:00 PM. Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – 15 New Event. 3-RR. G/40 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: 9:30am. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3-4:30 Sat. 1/2 pt. bye avail. in any rd. if req’d minutes after end of round 3. One 1/2 point bye any round. ENT: Sam $75 to first in each section. EF: $30, $25 Members. Reg.: 12:35-1:25 p.m. before rd. 1. Held concurrently w/UMBC Champ. 9/14-9/15 (see sepa- Smith, 73260 490th Ave., Jackson, MN 56143. INFO: Sam Smith 507-847- Rds.: 1:30-3:15-5:00 p.m. Also: Chess Mates Summer Camps with GM rate TLA). Ent: Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop 4929 or [email protected]. Yudasin on Aug. 19-23, 26-30. Info: [email protected], 732- Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, ATTN: Beginners Champ. Cks payable to AUG. 24-25, 59th Iowa Open Championship (IA) 499-0118. UMBC. Dir: Exit 47B off I95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Commons See Grand Prix. Drive garage. For more info: 410-455-8499, [email protected], AUG. 17, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads www.umbc.edu/chess. NS. W. OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annual Midwest Class Champi- ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25. onships (IL) Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45, SEPT. 14-15, UMBC Championship See Grand Prix. 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICA See Grand Prix. provides lunch. OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- AUG. 18, Chess Mates Sunday Quads pionships (VA) Mississippi 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: A State Championship Event! OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Also: Lessons with GM Yudasin 2:30-7:30 See Connecticut. OCT. 19-20, 2013 Mississippi State Championship p.m. on August 18, September 8, 15. Chess Mates Summer Camps with This is an Open Tournament but you must be a Mississippi resident to win GM Yudasin on Aug. 19-23, Aug. 26-30. Info: chessmates@chessmates NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) a trophy! 5SS, G/85 d5. 2 sections: Open and U1400. At the Country Inn nj.com, 732-499-0118. See Grand Prix. & Suites, 3051 White Blvd., Pearl, MS 39208. Phone: 601-420-2244. HR: , Dean of Chess Open $79/night. Ask for the Mississippi Chess Association Tournament rate. AUG. 18 NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess See Grand Prix. Congress (PA) All sections are USCF rated. USCF and MCA memberships can be pur- See Grand Prix. chased onsite. Pre-entry Fee: Adults $20 and Scholastic 12th grade or AUG. 18, Westfield Octos lower $10 if received by Oct 11. Onsite Entry Fee: Adults $30 and 3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes per Scholastic 12th grade or lower $20. Prizes: b/60% entries. Trophies go 8-player section: 1st $50, 2nd $30, Under prize $20. (Under number Massachusetts to the top Mississippi resident of both sections. If you are registered with determined by rating of 4th seed). EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 USCF in a different State but live in Mississippi, you must bring proof of p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on AUG. 8-11, 9-11 OR 10-11, 43rd annual Continental Open Mississippi residency. The Open section Trophy winner will be the 2013 entering the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], See Grand Prix. State Champion. Reg.: Sat 8-9am. Rds.: Sat 9:15-1:00-4:00 Sun 9- Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blog 1:30. The Mississippi Chess Association will host its annual business spot.com and www.westfieldchessclub.com. AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18 NOT JUNE 21-23 OR 22-23, 19th Annual meeting Sunday at 12:30pm. If you are a Mississippi Resident, please , 45th annual Atlantic Open (DC) Northeast Open (CT) attend! Send entries to: AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25 Ralph McNaughton, 407 Boehle St., Pearl, MS See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 39208. Make checks out to MCA. Include your USCF #, Expiration Date AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 73rd New England Open and estimated rating. Information: Call Ralph at 601-278-9670 or email AUG. 24 NOT AUG. 10, Central Jersey Chess Tournament See Grand Prix. [email protected]. Mississippi Chess Association homepage, NOTE DATE CORRECTION: 4SS. All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Rd., Prince- www.mcachess.org. ton. Open, U1200 G/40 d5, U900, U600 G/25 d5, Novice(unr), K-1(unr). Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Trophies: 1st-3rd, top school/club team/section. $30 at njchess.com by SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25, OCT. 2, IM Jonathan Yedidia Quinquagenar- 8/8, $40 on-site. Reg. ends 1:30. ian Open Missouri 5SS, G/105 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus School, Room C159, Fitch- AUG. 24, Chess Mates Saturday Swiss burg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 per game AUG. 24, Emanuel Lasker Open New Format. 3-SS, G/55 d5. 2 Sections: Open, U1800. EF: $30, members played. Reg.: 6-7 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: 3SS, G/70 d5. UMC Memorial Union, Room S203, 518 Hitt St., Columbia, $25. Prize Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the chess books. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA MO. Directions: From I-70 exit 126, south on Providence, east on Rollins, # of participants). Reg.: 12:35-1:25 p.m. Rds.: 1:30, 3:45, 6:00 p.m. Byes: 01420, [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess. north on Hitt. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rds.: 10:30, 1:15, 4:00. EF: $5, no prizes 1 bye available, must commit prior to game 2. No re-entry. 1531 Irving org. Online ratings as of Sept. 4 will be used. W. — just the satisfaction of playing well. Two ratings-equivalent sections St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Also: Chess Mates Summer Camps with GM if 18+ players. Info: [email protected]. W. Yudasin on Aug. 26-30. Info: [email protected], 732-499- OCT. 6, 80th Greater Boston Open 0118. See Grand Prix. AUG. 24-25, 59th Iowa Open Championship (IA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 24, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads , 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25. OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20 AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, Saint Louis District Championship See Connecticut. See Grand Prix. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45, , 2013 Vermont Open (VT) 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICA OCT. 26-27 SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 6th annual Louisville Open (KY) provides lunch. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. , Hamilton CC Saturday Quad , 4th Annual Hartford Open (CT) AUG. 24 NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17 SEPT. 27-29, 2013 Missouri Open 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. New Location: McManimon Hall, 320 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annual Midwest Class Champi- $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm. NJ Congress (PA) onships (IL) State Chess Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. NS. NC. W.

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AUG. 24, Viking 4-County Open and Quads Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45, 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Gar- See Grand Prix. 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICA den State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! , Viking Quads provides lunch. Grades K-12:Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 3 teams - top 3 from each AUG. 24 Rds.: Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 3-RR, G/60 d5. $50 , Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal! 10am and SEPT. 15 ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/16, $55 at site. USCF mem req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00am - Quad winner. Reg.: 9-10am on Sat. EF: $15 online entryfeerus.com or $20 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732-259-3881, hsprechman@char- cash at site. PCNJ members get $5 refund. Dues $1 per year paid online in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: acterkings.org. Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send to only. Kids Kwads: U1200, K-12, 3-RR, G/45 d5 EF: $10 online 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Also: Lessons with GM Yudasin 2:30-7:30 NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, grade entryfeesrus.com, EF: $15 at site. Trophy to 1st. Awards to all. Info: Ken p.m. on September 15 & October 13. Info: chessmates@chessmates school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, phone num- 908-619-8621, [email protected]. Web. nj.com, 732-499-0118. ber & entry fee, please include email address. Register online at: AUG. 25, Chess Mates Sunday Quads SEPT. 15, Westfield Quads www.characterkings.org until 11/23. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. Congress (PA) 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Also: Lessons with GM Yudasin 2:30-7:30 Rds.: Info: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Please present identification on enter- See Grand Prix. p.m. on September 8, 15. Chess Mates Summer Camps with GM Yudasin ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill on Aug. 26-30. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118. Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) and www.westfieldchessclub.com. See Grand Prix. AUG. 25, Westfield Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: SEPT. 21, Chess Mates Saturday Swiss $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. New Format. 3-SS, G/55 d5. 2 Sections: Open, U1800. EF: $30, mem- New Mexico Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter- bers $25. Prize Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill on the # of participants). Reg.: 12:35-1:00 p.m. Rds.: 1:05-3:20-5:35 p.m. NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com Byes: 1 bye available, must commit prior to game 2. No re-entry. 1531 Irv- (CA-S) and www.westfieldchessclub.com. ing St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Info: [email protected], See Grand Prix. 732-499-0118. AUG. 31, Chess Mates Saturday Quads New Event. 3-RR. G/40 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: SEPT. 22, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads New York $75 to first in each section. EF: $30, $25 Members. Reg.: 12:35-1:25 p.m. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first Rds.: 1:30-3:15-5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: AUG. 3, ChessNYC at Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) 499-0118. 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Also: Lessons with GM Yudasin 2:30-7:30 See Grand Prix. p.m. on October 13. Info: [email protected], 732-499- AUG. 31, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25. 0118. AUG. 3-4 OR 4, FIDE U2200 Chess NYC at Marshall Chess Club 4-SS, G/90 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45, SEPT. 22, Westfield Quads 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICA 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: all players with FIDE ratings under 2200. EF: $50, Members $40. $$ 1,000 provides lunch. $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. Guaranteed!: $275-150-100, U1900 $250, U1600 $250. 1 year Marshall Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@ Chess Club membership to top Junior U14! Tropies to top U1400, AUG. 31, New Jersey K-8 Championship gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchess- U1200, U1000.. 2 byes OK, commit before round 3. Reg ends 15 min before NOTE NEW LOCATION: Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, Round. 2 schedules: 2 day: Rounds at 11am & 2:30pm Saturday, 12:30- Morristown, NJ (973) 898-9100. Easy access to Morristown Train Station club.blogspot.com and www.westfieldchessclub.com. Please present identification on entering the building. 4 Sunday. 1 day: Rounds at 10-11:15-12:30-4 (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5). Limit & NJ Transit buses. Room rate $99/night.3 Sections: U1000, U700, U500. 2 byes, request at entry. FIDE rated! FIDE ratings used for pairings and All sections: 5SS, G/30 d5. Trophies to top 10 in each section. Reg.: Sat, SEPT. 28, Chess Mates Super Quads prizes. Players w/o FIDE rating: USCF rating used for prizes. www.mar- 8/31 11:00-12:00pm. Rounds: 12:30pm & ASAP. Entry Fee: $25 if paid New Event. 3-RR. G/55 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: shallchessclub.org. Online registration: www.chessnyc.com. by 8/27, $35 onsite. Entries to: Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Ran- $100 to first in each section. EF: $40, $30 Members. Reg.: 12:35-1:00 p.m. dolph, NJ 07869. Info: [email protected]. Rds.: 1:05-3:20-5:35 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- AUG. 8-11, 9-11 OR 10-11, 43rd annual Continental Open (MA) 499-0118. See Grand Prix. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 67th Annual New Jersey Open , Marshall Thursday Game 30! Championship SEPT. 29, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads AUG. 15 See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, EF: Reg.: Rds.: members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- SEPT. 1, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads in each section. $20, $15 members. 10:00-10:15 a.m. 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Also: Lessons with GM Yudasin 2:30-7:30 100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15- 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first 9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: p.m. on October 13. Info: [email protected], 732-499- 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Also: Lessons with GM Yudasin 2:30-7:30 0118. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! p.m. on September 8, 15. Info: [email protected], 732-499- , Westfield Quads AUG. 15, 22, 29, SEPT. 5, 12, Marshall Thursday Members Only SEPT. 29 Swiss 0118. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. 5-SS, G/115 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! EF: ($450 b/24): Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@ to MCC members only. $30. $200-100, U2100 $90, SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25, Chess Mates Wednesday G/90 Reg.: Rds.: gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchess- U1800 $60. 6:15-6:45. 7PM each Thursday. Limit 2 byes, 4-SS, G/85 d5. 1 game per week. Prize Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. & Class Prizes (based on the # of participants). 2 byes are available. Late- club.blogspot.com and www.westfieldchessclub.com. Please present joins accepted until the start of round 3. EF: $30, $25 members. Reg.: identification on entering the building. AUG. 16, Marshall Friday U2200 Action! 6:45-7:00 p.m. Rds.: 7:00 p.m. on September 4, 11, 18, 25. 1531 Irving , Westfield Quads 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, OCT. 6 ($360/24): Reg.: St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Info: [email protected], 732-499- 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: members $20. $160-80, U2000 $65, U1800 $55. 6:15- Rds.: 0118. $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. 6:45. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. marshallchessclub.org. SEPT. 7, Chess Mates Saturday Quads Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@ New Event. 3-RR. G/40 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchess- AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18 NOT JUNE 21-23 OR 22-23, 19th Annual $75 to first in each section. EF: $30, $25 Members. Reg.: 12:35-1:25 p.m. club.blogspot.com and www.westfieldchessclub.com. Please present Northeast Open (CT) Rds.: 1:30-3:15-5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- identification on entering the building. See Grand Prix. 499-0118. OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- AUG. 17, Marshall Saturday U1500 pionships (VA) SEPT. 7, Ewing CC - Quad #12 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($300/20): 3RR, G/90 d5. Ewing Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, NJ See Grand Prix. $160-80, U1200 60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1- 2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchess 08628. EF: $14. Prizes: $35. each Quad. REG.: 8:45-10AM. Rds.: 10:15, OCT. 12, Renaissance Chess Club National Chess Day Blitz 1:30, 5PM. Train/Bus Access. Contact: Mike [email protected], 609- Marathon (BLZ) club.org. 468-4792. NS. NC. W. 13-SS (double round, 26 games, highly modified), G/3 Inc2 or G/5 d0 (no Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! delay). Renaissance Copy, 57 Main St., Hackensack, NJ 07601. EF: Free SEPT. 7, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads AUG. 17, Syracuse-Minoa Aug Open ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25. by 10/6 if bringing clock/set/board, $ 5 w/o; all $ 10 at site 11-11:30. 4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60 d5, Rds.: 3&4 G/90 d5. Minoa Municipal Bldg., 240 Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45, Numerous nice noncash prizes. Blitz rated; but the highest of N. Main St., Minoa, NY (Exit Kirkville Rd. E. from I 481, R. at second light). 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICA regular/quick/blitz ratings used for pairings and prizes. Mandatory EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, provides lunch. player meeting 11:45 AM, 1st round noon. Free warmup blitz tmt. (unr.) 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436-9008. 10/6. Info: [email protected], (201) 342-2442. SEPT. 8, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads A State Championship Event! 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first OCT. 13, Westfield Fall Scholastic AUG. 17-18, New York State Senior Championship in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12 3 Sections: Open, 4-SS, G/120 d5, open to all born before August 17, 1963. Marshall CC, 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Also: Lessons with GM Yudasin 2:30-7:30 U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5 Rds.: 2:30, 4:10, 5:50 p.m. U1250: 4- 23 West 10th St., New York, NY 10011, 212-477-3716. Entry fee: $35. p.m. on September 8, 15. Info: [email protected], 732-499- SS. G/25 d5. Rds.: 2:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:15 p.m. U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rds: Prizes $500/20: $200-$100, 1700-1999 $70, U1700 $70, top woman 0118. 2:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:15 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. $60; 1 bye OK, lock in before Rd 2. Registration: 11:30-12:15, rounds Tiebreaks used. EF: Advance $20, $15 members. At site $30, $25 mem- 12:30-5:30 each day. NYSCA membership required for NYS residents ($20 SEPT. 8, Westfield Quads bers. Send advance entries to John Moldovan, 510 4th Ave., Garwood, NJ printed quarterly Empire Chess, $12 online subscription), other state mem- 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: 07027 by Oct. 9. Make checks payable to Westfield Chess Club. Reg.: 1:45- berships accepted if out of state resident. Title to top NYS resident. $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Please bring proof of age. Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter- Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill and www.westfieldchessclub.com. Please present identification on enter- AUG. 18, Marshall Sunday U2000! Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com ing the building. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 and www.westfieldchessclub.com. b/20): $160-80, U1700 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- SEPT. 14, Dr. Luzivminda Machan Open See Connecticut. shallchessclub.org. 4-SS, G/40 d5. EF: $40, members $30, U1600 less $5. Prize Fund : $490 b/$700 in EF. Prizes: $150-100-70, U2200 $50, U1900 $50, U1600 NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open AUG. 20, Marshall Masters! $50, Biggest Upset $20. Reg.: 12:35-1:25 p.m. Rds.: 1:30, 3:15, 5:00, 6:45 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. p.m. 2 byes available, commit prior to game 3. Re-entry $20, before NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 4th Annual Hartford Open (CT) , Marshall Thursday Game 30! See Grand Prix. AUG. 22 round 2 or 3 only. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Info: chessmates@ 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118. A State Championship Event! members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- SEPT. 14, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads NOV. 24, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship 100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15- ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25. 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.

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AUG. 23, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) SEPT. 7, Marshall Saturday U1800! SEPT. 15, Marshall Sunday G/45! See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.($300/24): 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- EF: Reg.: Rds.: tions A. Open B. U1500 AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 45th annual Atlantic Open (DC) $160-80, U1500 $60. $40, members $20. 12:15-12:45. 1- : ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. See Grand Prix. 2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshall ($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- chessclub.org. 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. AUG. 24, Celebrate Liz Gialanella marshallchessclub.org. RPI Academy Hall at College Ave. & 15th St, 3rd Fl Aud, Troy. 4SS, G/45 SEPT. 7-8 OR 8, Marshall September Open GP d5. EF: $15, $10, $5. Fund-raiser for Youth. Prizes: $100, $50. Top 5 U1600 See Grand Prix. SEPT. 17, Marshall Masters! See Grand Prix. receive trophies. Games at 10, 12, 2, 4. Register: [email protected]. Web- SEPT. 7, 14, 21, 28, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- site: www.maketherightmove.org for details. ments! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 24, Marshall Saturday U1600! 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- SEPT. 18, 25, OCT. 2, 9, 16, Marshall Wednesday U1400! 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less 5-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, b/24): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1100 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament every Satur- 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchess shallchessclub.org. day morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5 club.org. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 24-25 OR 25, Marshall August U2300! SEPT. 9, 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, Marshall Monday U1600! SEPT. 18, 25, OCT. 2, 9, 16, Marshall Wednesday U2000! 4SS, 30/85 d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. 5-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. ($450/20): $240-120, 5-SS, 30/85 d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/40): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700 U1300 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45., Rds.: 7 pm each Mon. Two byes available, EF: $50, members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1700 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. $85. Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM request by Round 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. Rds.: 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshall each day; 1 day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! chessclub.org. merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshall SEPT. 9, 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, Nassau Semi-finals SEPT. 19, 26, OCT.10, Marshall Thursday Game 30! chessclub.org. 5SS, 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Semi- 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! final: open to over 1399, or 1.5+ pts in Nassau Qualifying. EF: $34 by members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- AUG. 25, 49th Binghamton Monthly Tournament 9/7. $$ (600 b/20, top 2 gtd.) 150-100, U2000, 125-75-50, U1400/UR 100. 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 4SS, G/65 d5. Prizes: $300 b/26. Open-$100-$60-$30; Reserve-$50-$40- 2½ pts qualifies for top section of NCC Championship. Novice: under 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. $20 (U1700). Trophies: 1-3 Reserve section. Advance Entry: EF’s 1400/UR not qualified for Semi-final section. EF: $21 by 9/7. $$ (170 b/10) 100, U1200/UR 70. Both: EF non-memb $11 more, $7 more at site. 2 byes Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Reduced! Open-$20 Reserve-$15 (U1700) $5 more on site-cash only on SEPT. 19, 26, OCT. 3, 10, 17, Marshall Thursday Open site. Schedule: Registration on site 8:45–9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30- 1-5. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782, [email protected]. 5-SS, G/115 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, 12Noon-2:30-4:45. Free & board to all new players under 18 members $30. ($450/20): $200-100, U2100 $90, U1800 $60. Reg.: 6:15- years of age. Mail Entry: checks payable to: “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 6:45 Rds.: 7 each Thurs. Two byes available, request by Rd. 3. www. 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 772-8782, cordiscos@ SEPT. 9, 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, 14, Marshall FIDE Mondays!! marshallchessclub.org. stny.rr.com. 6-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open SEPT. 21, Marshall Saturday U1600! AUG. 26, 23rd Nassau G/10 (BLZ) to all players 1600 or above. EF: $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175- 125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 7SS, G/7 d3 or G/10 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mine- b/24): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. ola. EF: $20 by 8/19, $27 at site, non-memb $5 more. $$ (400 b/25) 100, Rds.: 7PM each Monday. FIDE rated. FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. Players w/o FIDE rating: USCF rating used for prizes. Limit 2 byes, Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar U2100, 1900, 1700, 1500, 1300/UR 60 each. 3 byes 1-7. Reg to 7:15 PM. shallchessclub.org. Rds.: 7:15-7:45-8:15-8:45-9:10-9:35-10. Rule 14H not used. Sept supl used. request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782, captnhal@ SEPT. 12, Marshall Thursday Action With The Chess Center of Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! optonline.net. Quick ratings used for pairings and prizes. New York SEPT. 21-22 OR 22, Marshall September 2300! 4SS, 30/85 d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. AUG. 29, Marshall Thursday Game 30! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/40): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, $85. Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. each day; 1 day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both 100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshall 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. SEPT. 13, Marshall Friday U2200 Action! chessclub.org. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, , Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) AUG. 29, SEPT. 5, 12, 19, 26, 4th Long Island CC Sept. Open members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U2000 $65, U1800 $55. Reg.: 6:15- SEPT. 27 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East 6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. See Grand Prix. www.marshallchessclub.org. Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/22): $170-120. Top U-2000, U- SEPT. 28, Marshall Saturday G/60! 1500/unr. $100 ea. Best upset $10. EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. SEPT. 14, Celebrate Karen Merker 4-SS, G/55 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.($540/40): Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 RPI Academy Hall at College Ave. & 15th St, 3rd Fl Aud, Troy. 4SS, G/45 $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. NS. Skittles rm. d5. EF: $15, $10, $5. Fund-raiser for Youth. Prizes: $100, $50. Top 5 U1600 Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar AUG. 30, Marshall Friday G/45 Quads receive trophies. Games at 10, 12, 2, 4. Register: [email protected]. Web- shallchessclub.org. site: 3rd Friday every month. 3-RR, G/40 d5. Open to all; quads formed by rat- www.maketherightmove.org for details. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! ing. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $30, members SEPT. 14, Marshall Saturday G/60! SEPT. 28, Syracuse University September Open $20, $50 for each winner. Reg.: 5:15-5:45. Rds.: 6-7:30-9. www.marshall 4-SS, G/55 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.($540/40): 4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60 d5, Rds.: 3&4 G/90 d5. (Syracuse University, Hall chessclub.org. $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. of Languages, Room 101). EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100. AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 135th annual Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436- NY State Championship shallchessclub.org. 9008. See Grand Prix. AUG. 31, Marshall Saturday G/60! 4-SS, G/55 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.($540/40): $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org. SEPT. 1, Marshall Sunday G/45! EASTERN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500 October 18-20 or 19-20, Stamford CT ($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. marshallchessclub.org. Prizes $10,000 plus plaques and free entries SEPT. 2, Marshall Labor Day Madness! 5-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($$810/b50) 2 Sections: A) Open: $200-100, U 2100 $70, U1900 $60. B) FOR TEAMS AVERAGING UNDER 2000 Under 1700: $150-100, U1500 70, U1300 $60. EF: $45, members $25. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-3:30-5:30-7:15. Two byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. For 4-player teams, one alternate optional. 5 rounds, match pt scoring. SEPT. 3, Marshall Tuesday Action! At Sheraton Hotel in downtown Stamford. Free parking, trains from 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Reg.: 6:15- NYC run frequently. Room rates $94 single or twin. Early finish times. 6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. marshallchessclub.org. GUARANTEED PRIZES: Top teams $2000-1200-600-400, teams Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! averaging under 1800 $1200-600, teams averaging under 1600 $1000- SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night chess! 500, top player on each board $400-200, top alternate $100. Mixed team 1 game, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: prize (2 males, 2 females, no alternate): free entry for each team member in 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. National Chess Congress. Plaque to top same school college team, K-12 team, SEPT. 5, Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. K-9 team, K-6 team, K-3 team. SEPT. 6, Marshall Friday U2000 Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, FOR FULL DETAILS: see “Connecticut” in this issue. members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U1800 $65, U1600 $55. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

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SEPT. 29, Marshall Sunday G/45! AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 45th annual Atlantic Open (DC) NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500 AUG. 24, Knights Templar IV NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 2013 Motor City Open (MI) ($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- Note date changed from July 27 to Aug. 24. 3-SS, G/75 d5. Dowd YMCA, See Grand Prix. 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. 400 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202. In 10 man sections: $$100- marshallchessclub.org. 50 per. EF: $25. ($5 discount for CCC Membs.) Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: OCT. 1, Marshall Tuesday Action! 10-1-3:30. Info: [email protected], www.charlottechess.com Oklahoma 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, (704-965-8931). AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 32nd FIDE NAO members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Reg.: 6:15- AUG. 29-SEPT. 2, 2013 U.S. Masters Championship See Grand Prix. 6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. See Nationals. marshallchessclub.org. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 2013 North Carolina Open Oregon OCT. 3, Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 62nd Annual Oregon Open — $3400 Guaranteed OCT. 5, Knights Templar V See Grand Prix. OCT. 5, 18th Annual Arkport Open 3-SS, G/75 d5. Dowd YMCA, 400 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202. See Grand Prix. In 10 man sections: $$100-50 per. EF: $25. ($5 discount for CCC NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open (CA-S) OCT. 5, Marshall Saturday U1800 Membs.) Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10-1-3:30. Info: charlottechessclub@gmail. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($300/24): com, www.charlottechess.com (704-965-8931). See Grand Prix. $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1- OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- 2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchess pionships (VA) Pennsylvania club.org. See Grand Prix. Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) , Marshall October Open GP OCT. 5-6 OR 6 OCT. 12, National Chess Day at East Flat Rock Park 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, See Grand Prix. Spartanburg Hwy., East Flat Rock, NC 28726. EF: $1 for 3 tournaments. PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- Prizes: Trophies. Blitz G/5 d0: 9RR, Start 9:00. Quick G/15 d3: 3RR, Start 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per sec- pionships (VA) 10:30. Action G/30 d5: 3SS, Start 12:00. Info: Kevin Hyde 828-674-6073, tion, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site only. See Grand Prix. [email protected]. RDS.:7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehighvalley- chessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org. OCT. 12, National Chess Day G/60 A State Championship Event! 4-SS, G/55 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($540/40): OCT. 19-20, North Carolina Senior Open Every Saturday - LVCA QUADS/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. 4-SS, G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites Shelton Vineyards, 150 G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Site: Holy Trin- Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar Charlestowne Dr., Dobson, NC 27017, 336-353-9400. HR: $107/night ity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: Open shallchessclub.org. chess rate, breakfast included. One open section. $$Gtd: 150-100-50 + Section EF: $15. Prizes: $50 for 3-0 score, else $45 for 1st. RBO Section trophy; U1600, $100 + trophy. Top NC resident recognized as 2013 NC EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 (BLZ) Event , National Chess Day in Albany OCT. 12 Senior Champion. EF: $35 until 10/17, $40 at site. USCF membership Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, more Albany Academy, 135 Albany Academy Rd., Albany 12208. EF: FREE. 4SS, required. $2 reduction to NCCA members. Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610 prizes if 12 or more. Ph: 484-866-3045, Bruce. Info: srdiamondd@ G/30 d5. Eight Sections to choose to match your ability. Trophies, medals, N. Main St., Suite 215, Blacksburg, VA 24060. SCHEDULE: Reg. 9:30-10:30 yahoo.com. certificates, more! Visit www.maketherightmove.org for registration and Sat, Rds. 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM Sat, 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sun. Byes: One Maryland Chess Association (MD) details. Must Pre-Register by Thurs. at 8:00. [email protected]. 1/2-pt bye at registration (irrevocable). All participants must be 50 See Maryland. OCT. 13, Marshall Sunday G/45! years old by December 31, 2013. Please visit www.seniors.queenci- 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- tychess.com or email [email protected] for more info. North Penn Chess Club tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500 Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org for ($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- Ohio schedules & info or 215-699-8418. 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. A Heritage Event! marshallchessclub.org. AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 8th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 13, National Chess Day at Riverbank, NY See Grand Prix. AUG. 18, 37th Pittsburgh Summer Open Riverbank State Park (Theater), 145st St. and Riverside Dr. EF: FREE. 4SS, AUG. 17, Solon Summer Sizzler 4SS, G/70 d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA G/30 d5. Five sections. Pre-register by Fri. at 8:00 wwwtherightmove.org. 4SS, G/30 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 15217. EF: $28 postmarked by 8/12, $38 thereafter, $3 discount to PCC Check in by 9:15 required (See registration form). Team and Invidivual 44139. EF: $25. USCF membership required. Sections: Open, U-1500, members. Two Sections: Open and Reserve (U1800). Prizes: $$615 b/25, Trophies for each section. Medals, certificates, more. [email protected]. K-8 U-1000. Pairings in Open may be accelerated at TD’s discretion. Reg- top prize in Open guaranteed 100%! Open: $120 - 90, U2000 $80. istration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: Open, U-1500 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, Scholastic Reserve: $100 - 70, U1600 $60, U1400 $50, U1200/Unr $45. Reg.: 9- OCT. 14, Marshall Columbus Day Madness! ASAP. Prizes: $300 Guaranteed. Open: 1st $100, 2nd $50, U-1900 $50, 9:45AM. Requests for half-point byes must be made by the start of 5-SS G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $45, Round 2. Rds.: 10AM-12:30PM-4:00PM-6:30PM. Info: 412-421-1881, members $25. ($540/40): $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. Reg.: 11:15- 1st U-1500 $50, 2nd $25, 1st U-1200 $25. Scholastic Section: Tro- phies to top 3 in K-2, 3-5 6-8. Special Offer: Free healthy box lunch ($10 www.pittsburghcc.org. Entries: Pittsburgh Chess Club, Attn: Mike 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-4-5:15. Two byes available, request at entry. Holsinger, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Make checks payable www.marshallchessclub.org. value) to ALL players! Info: www.progresswithchess.org. Contact: Mike Joelson 216-321-7000. to Pittsburgh Chess Club. NC. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! , 45th annual Atlantic Open (DC) AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 69th Ohio Chess Congress AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25 OCT. 14, 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11, Marshall Monday U1600 See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. ($450/20): $240-120, See Grand Prix. , August LVCA Scholarships K-12 Championships U1300 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45., Rds.: 7 pm each Mon. Two byes available, SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2013 Universal Midwest Fall Swiss (MI) AUG. 24 request by Round 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $30, $40 CASH ONLY after 8/21/13 AT SITE. $$1000 in Scholarships to 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, $100 each top 3 Lehigh OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Valley players. Trophy’s to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, See Connecticut. SEPT. 14, Toledo September Swiss U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 in Random Prizes to every player. Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo OCT. 19, Albany Rds.: 1:10pm then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 1pm. Site:Holy Trinity Church, 514 4SS, G/30 d5. Montessori Magnet School, 65 Tremont Ave., 12205. EF: Free. Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18102. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Beth- EF: 7 sections. Prizes: Trophies, medals, certificates. Pre-register www. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. lehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045, Email: bdavis@lehighvalleychessc Reg.: Rds.: Prizes: maketherightmove.org before Friday. Email: [email protected]. $20 by 9/12, $25 at site. 9-10 a.m., 10, 1, 4, & 7. $360 lub.org, Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. b/20, $100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James OCT. 26-27, 2013 Vermont Open (VT) Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. AUG. 31, 4th Joe DeRaymond Memorial (QC) See Grand Prix. G/15 d3. 3 Sections: A Group:Top 8 rated players (7-RR); B Group: Next- SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 6th annual Louisville Open (KY) highest 8 rated players (7-RR); C Group: All other players (7-SS). EF: $15 NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) See Grand Prix. Prizes: $40 plus trophy 1st each section. Site: St. Luke’s Ev Luth Church, See Grand Prix. SEPT. 21, Columbus Tornado 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102. Reg.: Noon to 1:15 PM Rds.: 1:30- NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 4th Annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix. 2-2:30-4-4:30-5-5:30 Playoff (if ties) 6:30 No advance entries. No Smoking. See Grand Prix. TD Eric C. Johnson ph 610-433-6518. Questions — see www.freewebs. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open com/allentowncentercitychessclub. NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess See Grand Prix. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 69th Ohio Chess Congress (OH) Congress (PA) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. OCT. 12, Toledo October Swiss - National Chess Day! , W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo SEPT. 7 See Grand Prix. Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Our 24th year! 3RR, 40/75, sd/30 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: Walnut St., West Chester, PA 19382. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am; $20 by 10/10, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: Rds.: 9:30,1,4:30. Info: [email protected]. North Carolina $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2013 Universal Midwest Fall Swiss (MI) James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367- See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 9450. Charlotte Chess Club SEPT. 14, Masterminds CC Summer Quads Charlotte Chess Club, Skyland Family Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd., Char- OCT. 12, National Chess Day Scholastic Swiss Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: 3RR, lotte, NC 28209. 5-SS, 1 Rd. Per Wednesday evening at 7:45pm. G/90 d5. Cincinnati Scholastic Chess Series season 7 begins on National Chess Day 40/75, SD/30 d5. EF: $20 cash; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9AM. Rd.: 1 at EF: $4 if CCC Member or $6. CCC Memb. $25. per yr. Info: lelandfue@ at Fairfield High School, 8800 Holden Blvd., Fairfield, OH 45014. 4SS, 4 9:30AM then asap. Info: Bradley Crable, 215-844-3881, masterminds yahoo.com, www.charlottechess.com. sections: K-6 U700, K-12 U1000, K-12 Open, Non-Rated. (Non-Rated chess.org. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! section might be split into multiple sections depending on the number of , 7th Annual Greater Pocono K-12 Chess Championship entries.) Time control: G/30 d5. Prizes: Trophy or medal to top five in SEPT. 21 AUG. 3-4, 2013 Charlotte City Championship 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $30, $35 after 9/18 on site. 2 Sections, Trophy’s 5-SS, G/75 d5. Dowd YMCA, 400 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202. each section at each tournament; series trophies awarded in rated sec- to K-12 Open-1st, 2nd, 3rd(Blitzoff if tie for 1st Open Sect); K-12 U1000- $$1,900 b/16 per sec. In 4 Sections: Open 300-200. U2000 100, U1900 tions based on points scored (best five scores from six tournaments count 1st, 2nd, 3rd;Top School Team (top 4 scores), 1st, 2nd, each Open & For other tournaments in series and additional infor- 100. U1800 200-100, U1700 100. U1600 200-100, U1500 100. U1400 200- toward trophies). U1000 Sect.’s, Raffle and Prizes tba. Rds.: 9:45-11-12:45-2-3:15. mation: 100, U1200 100. EF: $40 if rec. by 7-31, $50 at site. (Charlotte Chess Club visit www.chessinnati.com or contact Alan Hodge at 513-600- Reg.: 8:30am. Pocono Mtn. East H.S., 231 Pocono Mtn. School Rd., membership NOT required) Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10-1-3:30, 12:15-3. INFO: 9915, [email protected]. Swiftwater, PA 18370. Ent.: Check payable to: “PMECPA”, c/o Dan [email protected], www.charlottechess.com, 704-965- OCT. 12, National Chess Day Tornado Tartaglione, 1354 Madison Ave., Pocono Summit, PA 18346, Info: www.pme 8931. See Grand Prix. chess.com/.

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SEPT. 21, LVCA Sep Matt O’Brien Open Swiss #2 $$200 Gtd. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Hills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned as 4-SS, G/40 d5. EF: $15, $10 College/U18 yrs old, $5 more each CASH AUG. 17, Mike Barton Memorial 3 prizes. Sections to be determined by participation. Registration: on-site ONLY after 9/18/13 AT SITE, FREE ENTRY TO UNRATEDS, if paying 1 year 5SS, G/60 d5. Site: Wingate Inn 2270 North Germantown Parkway, 8:45-9:00. First Round: 9:15AM, Second Round: 12:15PM, Third USCF Dues. Prizes: $70-1st,$35-2nd,$35-U2000/Unr,$30-U1200,$30- Memphis, TN 38016. Entry Fee: $25 if received by 8/10. $30 on site. MCC Round: 2:30PM. Additional information:Tom Crane at either 817-296- Top College. Rds.:12-1:30-3- 4:30pm. Onsite Reg.: Opens 11:30 am. Site: Members $25 anytime. Send entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, 4287, [email protected] or www.tarrantcountychessclub.org/. Onsite Registration: Rounds: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent.: TN 38187. 8am to 8:45am. 9am-12pm- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Check payable to: Bruce Davis,1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Info: 2:15pm-4:30pm-7pm. Prizes: $200, $100, $50; Top B, C, D/E, and one door AUG. 24-25, HCC Summer Open Two Day Tournament www.lehighvalleychessclub.org. prize: $50 gift certificates from chesscentral.com. Tie breaks will deter- 5 rounds. Starts at 10:00 AM sharp! Day one 3 rounds G/85 d5. Day two Online mine the winner of each class gift certificate, in case of a tie. 2 rounds G/115 d5. Early EF: $45 plus $10 Maintenance Contribution (MC). OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- entries: pionships (VA) www.memphischess.com; [email protected]. After Thurs 8/22 Reg EF $50 +MC. 60% prize fund. $10 MC is waived for See Grand Prix. AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, 2013 Tennessee Open those traveling >70 miles 1 way. Free EF for Masters. 9000 Southwest , 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) See Grand Prix. Freeway, Ste. 120, Houston, TX 77074. One bye if asked before rd 2. Hous- OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13 tonChessClub2000.com, [email protected], 713-773-2437. See Grand Prix. AUG. 31, 2013 Scholastic Chess Tournament , 79th Annual Southwest , 2013 Royal Rooks National Chess Day Scholastic York Open Roaden University Center, Tennessee Tech University, 1000 N. Dixie Ave., AUG. 30-SEPT. 2 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OCT. 12 Cookeville, TN 38501. In 4 Sections, High School: 4SS, Game/30 d5, Open Open Scholastic Section: 4SS, G/30 d0. Reg.: 8:30am. Rds.: 9:00am, 10:00am, to Grade 12 and below. Junior High: 4SS, Game/30 d5, Open to Grade See Grand Prix. 11:00am, 12:00 pm. Scholastic Prizes:Trophies for 1st - 3rd overall, 1st 9 and below. Elementary: 4SS, Game/30 d5, Open to Grade 6 and below. U600, 1st Unrated. Scholastic EF: $10. Ent. & Info: 717-599-2701, , 2013 DCC Fide Open IX Primary: 4SS, Game/30 d5, Open to Grade 3 and below. ALL: EF: $15.00 SEPT. 14-15 [email protected], Royal Rooks, c/o Mike Koplitz, 2413 Walnut See Grand Prix. if mailed by 8/23/2013 or $25.00 later or at site. Memb. Req’d:TCA 10.00. Bottom Rd., York, PA 17408. OSA. USCF.Trophies for 1st through 5th place for all sections. Reg.: Reg- SEPT. 21, Harlingen City Championship! OCT. 12, MasterMinds National Chess Day! istration 8/31/2013 7:30-8:30 AM CDT. Rds.: Rnd. 1 9:00 AM, Other 4-SS, G/40 d3. 576 ’76 Dr., Harlingen, TX. 718-419-6202. Entry Fee: Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: 3RR, rounds ASAP (no break). 1/2 point bye for any round if requested before $20, GMs free, over 2500 free. Prizes: ($500 based on 50 paid entries: 40/75 SD/30 d5. EF: $20 cash; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 1 end of registration. ENT: Harry Sabine, PO Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. OPEN $100-50-25, lower sections $50-25). Registration: 9:00-9:30. 9:30AM then asap. Scholastic: 4SS K-12 G/40 d5, EF $5 rec’d by Thurs. INFO: Harry Sabine 931-261-8440, [email protected]. www.tnchess. Rounds: 9:45, 11:15, 12:45, 2:15. Possible blitz side tournament. Con- before, $15 on site. Reg. ends 9:30am. Rd. 1 10AM then asap: 17 indi- org. W. tact: [email protected] and www.dkchess.com for more info. vidual & 4 team trophies. Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. , 6th annual Louisville Open (KY) SEPT. 27-29 OR 28-29, 2013 U.S. Class Championships Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org or SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22 See Grand Prix. See Nationals. Bradley Crable, 215-844-3881. , 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) , 2nd Annual Oktoberfest - National Chess Day Tournament! , National Chess Day Quads OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13 OCT. 12 OCT. 12 See Grand Prix. 5 SS, G/30 analog; G/25 d5 for digital clocks. Sam Houston Elementary 3-RR, G/40 d5. St. Luke’s Ev Luth Church, 417 N. 7th St. Allentown, PA School, 301 E. Taft St., Harlingen, TX 78550, (956)427-3110 (phone), 18102. EF: $15. Prizes: $30 winner each quad. Reg.: Noon to 1:15 PM. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (956)427-3114 (fax). FOUR DIVISIONS WITH 5 ROUNDS OF SWISS- , National Chess Day in Memphis! Rds.: 1:30-3-4:30. No advance entries. No Smoking. Part of the 2013 Quad OCT. 12 STYLE CHAMPIONSHIP CHESS.This is an official USCF-rated tournament. Championship. Questions: Eric C. Johnson ph 610-433-6518 or see www. 4SS, G/75 d5. Wingate Inn, 2270 North Germantown Parkway, Memphis, USCF rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to. All players must EF: $$ freewebs.com/allentowncentercitychessclub. TN 38016. $30 ( $25 for MCC members), $100-$50-$25-$25 (Top have current memberships in order to play. Participants must provide their Rds.: Reg.: 4 Prizes Guaranteed). 9am, 12:30pm, 3pm, 7pm. 7:15am to own equipment (boards, pieces, pencils, clocks, etc.). Sections to be OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) 8:45am. ENT: Memphis Chess Club Inc., P.O. Box 17864, Memphis,TN See Connecticut. played: Kinder (K-1), K-3, K-5, K-12. Players may play above their divi- 38187, www.memphischess.com, Email: [email protected]. sion but not below. Open to the first 600 participants.First round starts NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) OCT. 12, 3rd Annual National Chess Day Extravaganza (BLZ) at 9:00 a.m. EF: $14.00. Registrations deadline is Monday, October 7, 2013 See Grand Prix. 9SS, G/5 d/0. Jason’s Deli Meeting Room, 3473 Poplar Ave., Memphis, at 5:00 p.m. No changes will be allowed on tournament day. Select your NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 2013 Motor City Open (MI) TN 38111. EF: $8.00 by Oct. 11, $12.00 at the door. Trophies to top fin- classification carefully! Byes: First one 1/2 pt. others 0 pts. Absolutely See Grand Prix. ishers, ribbons to all. Reg.: 9-945 am. Rd. 1 starts at 10:00am. Blitz Rated no refunds after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2013. Food and bev- and Unrated Sections. Sponsored by Shelby County Chess. Hourly draw- erages will be sold. Make checks payable to: Sam Houston Elementary. NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess ings, cake and soft drinks are free. Registration and Info: shelbycounty AWARDS: Medals to kinder players. Individual trophies to top 10 finish- Congress chess.blogspot.com or (901) 276-4663. ers in all sections; Medals from 11th-20th place. Team trophies to top 5 See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! teams in each division. Rich Newman - Chief TD, Ed Guetzow - Chief Pairing Director. JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) OCT. 12, 2013 Cumberland County Fall Open - National Chess Day See Grand Prix. Tournament Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN OCT. 12-13, Dallas Amateur and Novice 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. Registration: 7:30-8:30am. Rds.: 9, 5SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Dallas CC, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. Rhode Island 11, 2 and 4:30. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60 d5, $$: $75. 30- Ste C, Richardson, TX 75080. EF: $30 ($25 Jr/Sr/Hcap), plus $10 non-DCC AUG. 23-25, Blackstone Chess Festival Open X,A,B,C,D/Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1200 & under. $$: mbr fee if applicable. $$ Prizes based on entries 60 % returned. Amateur: See Grand Prix. $75. 30-F,G,H/Below, UNR. UNR eligible for unrated prize only. ALL: EF: Open to U1800. Novice: Open to U1400 and unrated. Reg.: 9:45-10:15am. $15 if mailed by 10/7, $20 at site. Memb. Req’d: TCA $10 TN residents Rds.: 10:45-3:10-7:16, 10:45-3:10. Two half-point Byes if requested JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) only. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: before rd 2 (and if requested before receiving a full point bye,) withdrawals See Grand Prix. www.cumberlandcountychess.org or Susan at 931-261-4024. NS. W. and last round zero point byes are not eligible for prizes. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH) South Carolina See Grand Prix. 214-632-9000, [email protected], www.dallaschess.com. NS. NC. , Dallas Open AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, Columbia Open OCT. 12-13 See Grand Prix. Texas See Grand Prix. OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, Dallas Absolute AUG. 17-18, 2013 DCC Fide Open VIII See Grand Prix. Tennessee See Grand Prix. NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open AUG. 17, 21st Battle of Murfreesboro AUG. 24, Many Springs Open 56 (CA-S) See Grand Prix. North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland See Grand Prix.

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NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 2013 DCC Fide Open X bye. Ent.: Mail payment to arrive by Thurs Aug 29 to Mike Hoffpauir, ATTN: REG.: Scholastic 8-8:45, Open 9-9:45. EF: Unrated Scholastic $5, Rated See Grand Prix. VA Closed, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693. Checks to “VCF”. Info: Scholastic $10, Open $25, Free entry for any GM, IM, WGM, or WIM. [email protected], 757-846-4805, or www.vachess.org. W. NS. NC. PRIZES: Schol Unrated 1 Year USCF Membership, School Rated Trophies DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open (NV) , Kingstowne Quad #95/Action-Plus #65 1st – 3rd each section, Open 1st $200, 2nd $100; U1600 1st $50, 2nd $25. SEPT. 7 RDS.: See Grand Prix. Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, Scholastic 9:00am, then 15min after previous rd. Open: 10am, 12:45, ENT: VA 22315. 2 events. Quad #95: 3RR, G/100 d5. EF: $10 if received by 3pm, 5:30 pm if necessary. WVSCA, c/o Craig Timmons, 811 Hughes INFO: 9/4, $15 at site. Prizes: medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st Dr., St. Albans, WV 25177. Checks payable to WVSCA, No Cash. craig- Vermont if 3-0 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Rds.: 11-3-7. Action-Plus #65: [email protected]. OCT. 26-27, 2013 Vermont Open 5SS, G/45 d5. EF: $15 if received by 9/4, $20 at site. Prizes: $$250/20: See Grand Prix. $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Rds.: 11-1-3-5-7. Both: Reg. 9- Wisconsin 10:30. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 151, Newington, VA 22122. e-mail (info only): [email protected]. W (please North Shore Chess Center (IL) Virginia give 48-hour notice). Tournaments, lectures, simuls, and camps located in northern Illinois. Visit www.nachess.org/events for a full schedule of events. Maryland Chess Association (MD) SEPT. 14, CAC Saturday U1200 (Open to Under 1200/Unrated) See Maryland. 5-SS, G/30 d5. Capital Area Chess, 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. 4. Prizes: ($300/20) $140-$70 U1000 $50 U800 AUG. 17, BC Open Arlington Chess Club’s Friday Action $40. $$ increase proportionately based on entries. Entries: $30 by 9/13, 4SS. COUNTRY SPRINGS HOTEL, www.countryspringshotel.com/, 2810 3SS, G/30 d5. Held 1/month. For dates go to: www.arlingtonchessclub. postmarked by 9/7, onsite, $40. CAC Members $10 less. Registration: GOLF RD., PEWAUKEE, WI 53072. Onsite Registration: 8:30am-9:30am. com. 80% returned as prizes (b/entries). Reg.: 7-8pm. Rd. 1: 8:15pm. EF: 8:30-10:00 AM. Rounds: 11am-1pm-2:30pm-4:00pm-5:30pm. One 1/2 EF: $32 Open, $22 Reserve(U1600), $12 RBO(U1000) by 8-15. After 8-15 $15 ($10 for members), cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist point bye available if requested before Round 2. www.capitalareachess. is $3 more. $5 discount to Juniors and new members in Open and Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA. Info only: chrisney2@ com. Make checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct, Centreville, Reserve Section. TC: G/60 d5. Rds.:10-1-3:30-6. Prizes: Open: 1st gmail.com. VA 20120. Boards and sets provided. No clocks supplied. $300, 2nd $175, A $90, U1800 $90. Reserve(U1600): 1st $80, 2nd $65, Arlington Chess Club Ladder (Held Every Friday) D $50, U1200 $50. RBO(U1000): Trophies to top 2,1st U500. Advance SEPT. 14, CAC Saturday U1500 Entries to: (Make check payable to Benzochess) Dennis J. Kosterman, 30/90, SD/1 d5. Monthly Prize: $50. Must join club to play. Yearly dues: 4-SS, G/45 d5. Capital Area Chess, 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite $50 adults, $40 for age 65+ or U18. Cash or check. Reg.: 7-8pm; no 28 Singleton Ct., Madison, WI 53711. Q’s&A’s: [email protected] or 608- #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. 4. Prizes: ($400/20) $180-$90-$70 U1350 $60. 770-3133. Info: www.benzochess.com. advance entries. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arling- $$ increase proportionately based on entries. Entries:$40 by 9/13, post- ton Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Info only: [email protected]. W, NS. marked by 9/7, onsite, $50. CAC Members $10 less. Registration: AUG. 24-25, 59th Iowa Open Championship (IA) (If 4 rounds/games played in that one month they qualify for Chess 8:30-10:00 AM. Rounds: 11am-1pm-3pm-5pm. One 1/2 point bye avail- See Grand Prix. Magnet School JGP.) able if requested before Round 2. www.capitalareachess.com. Make Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! VA Chess Federation Tournaments checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA 20120. AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, Marshall Rohland Memorial/WI Closed Cham- Scholastic and Adult tournaments every month from Sept to May, see Boards and sets provided. No clocks supplied. pionship www.vachess.org and www.vschess.org. SEPT. 21, Back To School Vienna Scholastic Tournament K-12 Holiday Inn-Neenah, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI 54956. HR: $85, AUG. 17, Fall Warmup Vienna Scholastic Tournament for K-12 Location: Vienna, VA 22180. Reg.: online at www.viennachessclub.com 1 king bed or 2 double beds, 920-725-8441. Open to state residents, past Location: Vienna, VA 22180. Reg.: online at www.viennachessclub.com or on site 10:30-10:45 am; Format: 3-R, G/30 d5. Sections: Champi- champions and students in WI schools. In 3 Sections: Premier: 6SS, or on site 10:30-10:45 am; Format: 3-R, G/30 d5. Sections: Champi- onship; U1000; U700; U400. Contact Info: Yuri Bogdanov, support@ 40/120,SD/60 d5, EF: $40 by 8/26, $47 at site, phone or e-mail. $$b/30: onship; U1000; U700; U400. Contact Info: Yuri Bogdanov, support@ viennachessclub.com or 703-898-9066. $300-200-150. ‘A’ $125, U1800 $125. Traveling and permanent trophy to viennachessclub.com or 703-898-9066. winner. Rds.: 12-6:30;10-6;10-3:30. Reserve: 6SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5, SEPT. 21-23 OR 22-23, 2013 CAC FIDE Open I Open to U1800. EF: $25 by 8/ 26, $32 at site, phone or e-mail,. $$b/25: AUG. 17, Kingstowne Quad #94/Action-Plus #64 See Grand Prix. $150-100. Trophy to 1st, 2nd, 1st C, 1st D, 1st U1200, 1st Unr. Traveling Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- trophy to 1st. Rds.: 12-6: 30;10-6;10-3:30. Novice: 6SS, G/60 d5, Open VA 22315. 2 events. Quad #94: 3RR, G/100 d5. EF: $10 if received by pionships to U1200. EF: $17 by 8/26, $24 at site, phone or e-mail. Prizes:Trophies 8/14, $15 at site. Prizes: medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st See Grand Prix. to 1st, 2nd, Best 1000, 900, 800, Under 800 and Unrated. Rds.: 8/31: 12- if 3-0 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Rds.: 11-3-7. Action-Plus #64: 2:30-5, 9/1: 10-1-4. ALL: Checks payable to WCA. $50 Kittsley Upset Prize 5SS, G/45 d5. EF: $15 if received by 8/14, $20 at site. Prizes: $$250/20: OCT. 12-14, 54th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Champi- (1 overall). Reg.: 8/31 10:45-11:30am. Max 2 ½ point byes, Full point Rd. $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Rds.: 11-1-3-5-7. Both: Reg. 9- onship 1 bye to Masters if pre-registered. Fox River Mall w/ 183 stores is 4 miles 10:30. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 151, Newington, See Nationals. from site! WCA Membership Mtg. 9/1 3:30pm. WCA Tour Event. ENT: Mike VA 22122. e-mail (info only): [email protected]. W (please OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) Selig-TD, 2985 W Fourth, #B, Appleton, WI 54914-4330, 920-739-7550. give 48-hour notice). See Connecticut. INFO: [email protected]. www. wischess.org. NS. NC. W. AUG. 17, Tracy Callis Memorial NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) SEPT. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2013 Universal Midwest Fall Swiss (MI) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 45th annual Atlantic Open (DC) NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. Congress (PA) SEPT. 28-29, Greg Knutson Memorial AUG. 24, Harris Pavilion Open Air (QC) See Grand Prix. 5-SS, TC rds. 1-3 G/120 d5, rds. 4-5 45/2 SD/60 d5. Memorial Union, 800 See Grand Prix. Langdon St., Madison, WI. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7:30; 10, 3:30. EF: $16 if receive by 9/26, $20 at site. $$G650: 1st $140, 2nd $120, A $90, B $80, AUG. 30, Friday Night Blitz at the Virginia Closed (BLZ) Washington C $70, D $60, U1200 $50, unrated $40. Entries: Guy Hoffman, 1305 D This is an OPEN EVENT, not restricted to VA residents. Same tournament Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716-3279, 920-279-0701. NC. NS. location as the VA Closed (see TLA). 4 or 5-DblSS, depending on number NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open of players, G/5 d0. EF: $25 if received by Aug 30, $35 thereafter and at (CA-S) OCT. 12, National Chess Day - Hales Corners Challenge XVIII door. Two sections, Open and Amateur (U1800). $$400 b/30 paid See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. entries. Open is FIDE-rated. Reg.: Fri Aug 30, 3-6:00 pm. Rd 1 6:30 PM. OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annual Midwest Class Champi- Ent: Mail entry and payment to Mike Hoffpauir, ATTN: VA State Blitz, 405 West Virginia onships (IL) Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693. Checks to “VCF”. Info: e-mail mhoff- See Grand Prix. [email protected], 757-846-4805 or www.vachess.org. W. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 18, 21st Annual Parkersburg Homecoming Chess Tournament NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 2013 Motor City Open (MI) AUG. 31, Labor Day Weekend Scholastics at the VA Closed! 4SS, G/60 d5. Parkersburg Municipal Building, 2nd & Market Streets, Park- See Grand Prix. 4 or 5 SS. G/40 d5. Open to all scholastics players, not just VA residents. ersburg, WV 26101. 2 Sections: Open EF: $15 postmarked by 8/12, $20 Sect.: K12-Rated, K5-Rated, K12-Not Rated, and K5-Not Rated. USCF mem- at site, Trophy to First, $$ Based on Entries. One 1/2-pt Bye available in bership required for Rated sections. Trophies to Top 6 in Rated Sections, Rds. 1-3 (request required prior to Rd. 1). Non-Rated EF: $10, Trophies Wyoming Top 5 in Not-Rated Sections, Top 2 K8, Top 2 K3, Top 3 Rated Teams, Top to 1st & 2nd. ALL: Reg. ends 9-9:45, Rds. 10-12:45-3-5:15. Ent/Info: SEPT. 14, Kendell Crouse Memorial Close Championship 2 Unrated Teams. Medals for an even score or better. Reg.: onsite 8-9 am, Patrick Kelly, 104 Iroquois Dr., Marietta, OH 45750, (740)374-0538, 3SS, G/90 d0. C’mon Inn, Teton Room, 201 East Lathop Rd. (at exit 185 1/2-pt Bye available if declared by end of Rd. 1. EF: $15 if registered by [email protected], NS. NC. W. on I25), Evansville, WY. Section: Closed, Open to Wyoming Residents only. Thurs Aug 28, $20 thereafter and at the door. Rds.: Rd. 1 at 9:45 am, other EF: PF: A Heritage Event! $20 Pre-entry, $25 at door. Trophy first place also prizes b/entries. rds. as soon as possible. Ent: www.vachess.org. Info: e-mail mhoff- REG.: 8:30-9:00 am. RDS.: 10:00am, 1:30pm, 5:00pm. ENT: Brian Walker, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! [email protected], 757-846-4805 or www.vachess.org. Scholastic players 2835 Forest Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82001, e-mail [email protected]. NS. receive $5 off VA Closed EF and 1/2 point bye for Rd. 1 of VA Closed. W. A State Championship Event! NC. W. NS. NC. For venue information see tla for 77th Annual Virginia Closed in AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 75th Annual West Virginia State Chess Cham- Chess Life and on our website. pionship 6SS, 35/90 SD/60 d0. Holiday Inn Express, 50 Martin St., Elkins, WV 26241. A Heritage Event! Schedule: Registration: Rounds: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 8:30-9:30am. Sat 10-4, Sun 9-3, Mon A State Championship Event! 9-3. Annual WVCA business meeting Saturday at 9am. Byes: Maximum two per player. Half point bye requests must be made prior to start of tour- AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 77th Annual Virginia Closed ONCE RATED, ALWAYS RATED 6-SS, 30/90, SD/1 d5. Hilton Garden Inn Richmond-Innsbrook, 4050 Cox nament. Entry Fee: $40 postmarked by 8/20, $50 at site. WVCA Rd., Glen Allen, VA (804) 521-2900. Conveniently located off I-295. Ask Membership required ($10), OSA. Prizes: $$750 b/30: $250-130, U1900 You never lose your rating, no matter how for Chess Rate and mention the VA Closed Chess Tournament. Reserve $100-50, U1600 $75-35, U1300 $75-35. Trophy to top WVCA player. before Fri, Aug 9 for $89 chess rate http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com. Entries: David Bruner, P.O. Box 2071, Elkins, WV 26241. Checks payable long it has been since you last played. Open to VA residents, military stationed in the state, and students to David Bruner. Info: e-mail: [email protected]; phone: (304) 636- attending any VA school or college (must show valid ID or other 0238. Misc.: No Smoking. Wheel Chair Accessible. USCF membership If you return to tournament play after a proof of Fall 2013 school enrollment). Annual VCF Business Meeting Sat required (available onsite). Aug 31 from 10am-12 noon. $$2,850 b/75 paid entries. Two sections, Open AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 69th Ohio Chess Congress (OH) long absence, please tell the director your and Amateur (U1800). Open: FIDE-rated, FIDE Rules, $625-350-250, See Grand Prix. approximate rating and year of play. Amateur: Top Expert & A $125 ea. Trophy to 1st, Top Exp & A. USCF-Rated, , 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) $500-300-175. Top C, D, U1200, Unr $100 each. Trophy to 1st, Top C, D, OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13 See Grand Prix. U1200. Trophies to top Senior (60+), Junior (U18) and Woman with 1pt If you rejoin USCF after many years added to Open Section score. Reg.: Fri Aug 30, 3-6:00 pm and Sat Aug Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! without being a member, please provide this 31, 8:00 am-12-noon. Walk-ins arriving after 12-noon risk not being OCT. 12, WVSCA National Chess Day Tournament paired for Rd 1. Rds.: Sat 1 & 7; Sun 11 & 5; Mon 9:30 & 3:30. Two 1/2 St. Francis Of Assisi Parish Center, 1023 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, WV. information to the TD and to USCF as well. pt byes, must declare 45 min before Rd. 2. EF: $62 if paid by Aug 28, $80 SCHOLASTIC: 4 SS, 3 Sections: Unrated Scholastic Non-USCF G/30 d0, thereafter and on site. Re-entry allowed for Rd.2 only at $30 with 1/2 pt Rated <600 G/30 d0, Rated 600+, G/45 d0. OPEN: 4 SS, G/60 d5.

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MY BEST MOVE GM YURY SHULMAN • 21ST-RANKED U.S. PLAYER (USCF 2628) • 2008 U.S. CHAMPION • SANDBOX CONSTRUCTOR

hen I was asked to contribute “My Best Move,” my initial W thought was, “Should I write this article about my chess moves

or perhaps about some other interesting PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER moves I have made?” For instance, despite being a chessplayer, some time ago I was able to build a sandbox for my son Gabriel. Ultimately though, I had so many interest- ing moves on the board that I still remember with a smile on my face (although sometimes my opponents had even wider smiles in games against me) that I decided to stick with chess. Some readers might criticize me for not picking either of these two moves: 24. ... Rxg5 or 26. ... Qe3 in the game against Hikaru Nakamura in the 2010 U.S. Cham- pionship. Joel Benjamin might say, “C’mon, Yury, have you forgotten about 28. ... Be2 and your miraculous save in our 2004 U.S. Championship game?” The move 22. ... Rg4 in the game against Julio ...Why was this move picked? Becerra was probably the most important one towards me winning the 2008 U.S. As with everything great in our lives, championship. I could keep this list going “ on forever since all chessplayers have the it has no explanation. tendency to enjoy their moves much more than the moves of other great players. The very scrupulous reader might say ” that I only play good games on the black This is the best move! Although I was a side of the French Defense. But if one little disappointed that Mark didn’t take really has enough time and desire to enjoy the queen. When I asked him why after the more great chess moves, I would direct game, he answered philosophically: “When them to an amazing website— timkr.home. a GM sacrifices a queen, checkmate should xs4all.nl/chess/fant100.htm. This web- be there even if you do not see it.” Again site lists 110 best moves (surprisingly not 20. Bxh5+?? did not work: 20. ... Kxh5 21. including any of them mentioned in this Qxf5+ Ng5. article) ever played! Anyway, the move I 20. ... Kg7 21. Bd3 Rh8 22. Qg6+ Kf8 23. e6 picked for this article is 20. Qxf5+ against Rg8?! 24. Bh4! Rxg6 25. Bxe7+ Kxe7 26. Mark Ginsburg from Las Vegas 2001. Why exd7+ Re6 27. dxc8=Q, Black resigned. was this move picked? As with everything great in our lives, it has no explanation. Or The endgame after 27. dxc8=Q Rxc8 maybe it is up to the reader to decide? 28. Bf5 Rxe1+ 29. Rxe1+ Kd8 30. Bxc8 A mystery?! Some readers would think that this is Kxc8 31. Re7 is not much fun. As do GM Yury Shulman (2674) my best move, but just be patient ... 19. most chessplayers, although I admire IM Mark Ginsburg (2471) Bxh5?! was not a good attacking continu- this game and the move 20. Qxf5+!! a Continental Open (5), Las Vegas, 2001 tion because of 19. ... Nh8!. What an great deal, I would hope that my best amazing defense! Black is just better. (If it move—as well as the best move of all (see diagram top of next column) had happened in the game, Mark would be Chess Life readers— will be played in the writing this article!) future. Good luck to everyone in their 19. Nxg6! Kxg6 20. Qxf5+!! search for beauty in chess!

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