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COLUMNS 14 LOOKS AT BOOKS / C.J.S. PURDY The Purdy Project By Pete Tamburro 16 CHESS TO ENJOY / ENTERTAINMENT Chess Life Of Bathtubs and Massage Tables By GM Andy Soltis cordially invites you 18 BACK TO BASICS / READER ANNOTATIONS It Just Ain’t Natural By GM Lev Alburt to celebrate the USCF’s 44 SOLITAIRE CHESS / INSTRUCTION Najdorf is Pronounced ÓNy-dorfÓ By Bruce Pandolfini 75th Anniversary 46 THE PRACTICAL ENDGAME / INSTRUCTION An Endgame ÓSelfieÓ beginning on page 20. By GM Daniel Naroditskyi

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8 COUNTERPLAY / READERS RESPOND 10 FIRST MOVES / 20 Cover Story / USCF 75th Anniversary CHESS NEWS FROM AROUND THE U.S. OUR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY BY AL LAWRENCE FACES ACROSS THE BOARD / 11 Celebrating 75 years of the USCF through the covers of Chess Life. BY AL LAWRENCE

14 USCF AFFAIRS / NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS 30 National Events / National Open KAMSKY ROLLS 50 KNIGHT’S TOUR / TOURNAMENT TRAVEL BY GM IRINA KRUSH GM Gata Kamsky backs up his U.S. Championship with a National Open 51 TOURNAMENT LIFE / SEPTEMBER victory, playing the U.S. Women’s Champion in blitz along the way.

CLASSIFIEDS / SEPTEMBER 70 35 Openings / Norway Chess SOLUTIONS / SEPTEMBER THE OPENINGS AT NORWAY CHESS 71 BY GM IAN ROGERS 72 MY BEST MOVE / PERSONALITIES Norway Chess reflects a recent trend that may become Carlsen’s legacy: This Month: FM Alisa Melikhina Players with the white pieces are moving away from lines which can be analyzed too easily by a computer and simply trying to reach a playable position from which they can outplay their opponent. ON THE COVER Our cover this month is a word cloud of some terms 41 Chess culture / King of the South and names that have been important to the USCF over the past 75 years. What words would you have THE KING OF THE SOUTH chosen? Write to us at [email protected]. BY ROGER RODRIGUEZ In tiny South Laredo, Texas, directly across the Rio Grande from one COVER DESIGN BY SHIRLEY SZYMANEK AND of the most violent cities in Mexico, Dr. Joel Sauceda has overcome FRANKIE BUTLER the odds to become successful in chess and life.

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Editor’s Letter: Run, Fischer, Run! 2014 has been exciting as we’ve celebrated the USCF’s 75th anniversary, which is officially reached this month (See Al Lawrence’s cover story beginning on page 20). While for most organizations an anniversary of such importance would be good enough, the USCF took the additional step of becoming a 501(c)(3) organization, creating a fundamental change in our status and mission as we go foward. For me, this provided a kismet-like opportunity: the IRS granted our designation one week after I found out that I was accepted in to the New York City Marathon. Because so many run this marathon for charity (the 2011 edition raised $34 million for 190 non-profits), I decided to make my run about the USCF. To this end, I am trying to raise $3,750 for USCF scholastic chess programs through my New York City Marathon participation. Why this somewhat strange number? Well, this month is a milestone birthday for me too—I turn 50 years old. My 50 years times the USCF’s 75 equals 3,750. Please contribute to this cause if you are able to. Remember, your donation is fully tax-deductible thanks to our 501(c)(3) status. And share the news! Let others know about this fundraiser, and perhaps consider creating a fundraiser of your own in support of the USCF’s mission. If you would like a PDF flyer for your chess club or place of business about my fundraiser, please e-mail me at [email protected]. Here’s to your chess life. -Daniel Lucas, Editor Donate at: www.crowdrise.com/uschessfederation

CHESS LIFE ONLINE PREVIEW: SEPTEMBER

History in St. Louis The strongest tournament in history hits the capital of chess in America with the second edition of the Sinqueﬁeld Cup. The event features a 2800+ average tournament rating. Players include World Champion Magnus Carlsen and super-GMs Levon Aronian, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Veselin Topalov. Coverage on CLO will include exclusive reports by GM Ian Rogers. Last year GM Rogers’ piece on “the Top Ten Things We Learned From the Sinqueﬁeld Cup” earned him #2 in Best ofCLO honors.

WORLD YOUTH SAFARI:Follow Team USA at the World Youth Championships set for September 18-30 in Durban, South Africa. Reportage will include dispatches from coach, GM, and humorist Ben Finegold.

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH THE BEST: Look through our August archives and September features for tips from elite chess camps, such as Kostya Kavutskiy’s insight into the Metropolitan Chess camp starring Levon Aronian. Also see CLO editor Jen Shahade’s piece on a strong all-girls edition of the U.S. Chess School

in St. Louis.

NEW TO YOUTUBE: Check out our latest on YouTubeat USChessFederation, including a video about what the USCF means to members. World Champion Magnus Carlsen is set to defend his Sinquefield Cup championship this month.

AL LAWRENCE (Cover Story) is the former executive director of both the USCF and the World Chess Hall of Fame. He is currently director of the Texas Tech University chess program. His latest book, with GM Lev Alburt, is Chess for the Gifted and Busy..

GM IRINA KRUSH (National Events) is the current and five-time U.S. women’s champion.

PETE TAMBURRO (Looks at Books) has been writing for Chess Life since 1973 and for Chess Life for Kids since its inception. He is the

author of Learn Chess From the Greats and his book, Openings for Amateurs, has just been released. He is a newly retired teacher of AP U.S. OQUENDO,MYCHESSPHOTOS.COM History and a former high school and college basketball coach.

GM IAN ROGERS (Openings) is a globe-trotting Australian grandmaster who covers many international events for Chess Life and Chess Life Online as well as for other publications. CHRISTOPHER BY ROGER RODRIGUEZ (Chess culture) is a professor of sociology at Texas A&M International University and of sociology and English and literature at Lone Star College. He is a two-time published author and is expecting his third book in January. He is currently doing more research CONTRIBUTORS on chess from a sociological perspective. DANIEL LUCAS

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College Chess; Spreading the Word CURRENT USCF INDIVIDUAL EVENT NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2014 U.S. Championship: Gata Kamsky 2014 U.S. Women’s Championship: Irina Krush WATCH OUT, WEBSTER Call me a silent ally. In some states I am referred to as the “Johnny Appleseed of 2014 National Open: Gata Kamsky I enjoyed reading the July 2014 issue of chess.” That’s encouraging. 2014 National High School (K-12) Chess Life. I found the article about Susan Championship: Darwin Yang Polgar and the Webster University chess I thoroughly enjoyed the Paul Karrer story team of great interest. (“The Game,” December 2013), and equally 2014 National Junior High School (K-9) the one about Mayor Michael Ryan of Championship: Vignesh Panchanatham, Andrew Because of huge TV revenues, college Sunset City in Florida and his vision (First Liu sports has lost the amateur status that Moves Department, December, 2013). It 2014 National Junior High School (K-8) intercollegiate programs used to represent. has been a joy to watch Magnus rise from Championship: Advait Patel Now I see the same phenomenon has childhood to FIDE supremacist and the infected the chess world. The Webster Uni- seeming great affinity these champs have 2014 National Elementary (K-6) versity chess team has six grandmasters for one another. Championship: Joseph Cheng-Yue Wan rated from 2578 to 2800. How could such 2014 National Elementary (K-5) a stellar group of players all choose to I will now pursue informative sources that Championship: Aydin Turgut attend Webster University, not exactly a know when city mayors get together. 2014 National Elementary (K-3) household name as far as university rep- Thanks for the incidental tip. Championship: Balaji Daggupati utations? The answer, of course, is Susan —Warren Pugh Polgar. formerly of Lynden, Washington 2014 All-Girls Championship: Ellen Xiang 2014 U.S. Junior Closed Championship: However, GM Polgar should watch out for Kayden Troff when the big powerhouses like Michigan, UCLA, and the “Ivys” decide to join in the 2014 U.S. Junior Open Championship: Under game. Gone will be the amateur status of 21—Kesav Viswanadha, Kevin Y. Cao, Curran intercollegiate chess. Han; Under 15—Sam Lander Cabrera Capocyan; —Neil Bershad CORRECTIONS Under 11—Anh Nhu Nguyen; Under 8—Vedant via e-mail Patil In the contributor biography section of the August issue, Curtis 2014 U.S. Open Championship: Conrad Holt, Scott Shumaker’s was incorrect. Michael A. Mulyar, Illia I. Nyzhnyk, Giorgi OUR OWN JOHNNY APPLESEED It should have read: Margvelashvili, Fidel Corrales Jimenez, Alexander Shabalov In the process of acquiring chess supplies Curtis Scott Shumaker teaches in from Wholesale Chess in Kaysville, Utah the English and Foreign Languages 2014 Arnold Denker Tournament of High two weeks ago, I noticed back issues and Department of California State School Championship: Christopher Gu the July issue of Chess Life on a table Polytechnic University near Los 2014 Dewain Barber K-8 Championship: near the entrance. I asked if I could have Angeles. He is a lifelong chess Advait Patel a couple and she gave me the works player and maintains a scholarly 2014 National Girls Invitational including seven months worth. interest in chess-related literature. Championship: Jennifer Yu, Jessica Regam, The plan is to give them to schools between Claudia Munoz here, Hyrum, Utah and there in an area In the cartoon caption contest, one 2013 U.S. Senior Open: Alexander Ivanov, that includes the Pacific to the Dakotas, of the honorable mention winners Sergey Kudrin, James Rizzitano, Nathan Resika and the Canadian border to northern Cal- was misidentified. Billy Patteson ifornia east to southwestern Nebraska. 2013 Armed Forces Championship: Gordon was the submitter, passed on to us Randall (Air Force) by Gary Carlson (who was listed as I am a loner with a very hectic schedule the winner). 2013 U.S. Class Championship: Master— for one 81 years of age. It would make Andrey Gorovets, Ioan Cristian Chirila; X—Daniel you happy if I read Chess Life, but I am J. Ng, Akshay Malhotra, Arthur D. Mitchell, swamped. Methinks I am doing my share. There was a typo in Figure 1 of our Christopher Todd Hobart; A—Michael David June Ken Regan cover story. Ingram; B—Jie Liu; C—Karthikeyan L; D—Cecilia 22/25= .88, not .85 as listed. Martine Tisserand; E—Albert Sean Yau; Send your letters to Unrated—Antonio Jose Alvarado-Rivera III [email protected] or post on Chess Life regrets the errors. 2013 U.S. Blind Championship: William P. the Chess Life Facebook group. Gibson, Jr.

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King Timur’s Blindfold Travelling Road Show U.S. Number-4 GM Timur Gareev plans an attempt at the blindfold chess simultaneous exhibition world record By GM TIMUR GAREEV

I played my first blindfold match in April, 2012 versus four people in what seemed to me at the time as a nearly impossible task. However, as I emerged from the opening I started noticing the ease of seeing the positions evolve. Fairly soon I beat all of my 1000-level opponents. From there, I gradually raised the challenge to 33 games, accomplished in St. Louis in May, 2013. I also attempted 35 in Austin, Texas and even 50 games in Kansas, but unsuccessfully. I currently do not claim to have set any particular records. I do have the ambition to break the ultimate blindfold chess world record sometime in the next three years. Miguel Najdorf played 45 games blindfolded simultaneously over 65 years ago in 1947. He is still considered the current Guinness Book of World Records record- holder. The most recent attempt came from Marc Lung of Germany who played 46 games. Marc did not quite score as many wins—the current Guinness system rates the blindfold matches by the number of wins; Najdorf had 39 victories versus Lung’s 25. This is a valid criterion. Lung, among others, granted quick draws upon entering the middlegame which makes the task much easier. The ultimate winning attempt would require at least 80 percent wins, so 40 wins in 50 games should seal the deal. My attempt in St. Louis resulted in 29 wins, or an 87 percent winning rate against an average rating of 1360 (including four unrated players). I completed the match in less than 11 hours. This was not a flawless attempt as I made various errors throughout the match. Based on the format the match would not qualify for the Guinness record. Even if the number of boards and respective wins were higher, other important criteria must be satisfied. For exam ple, the larger events I have played started in stages. The exhibition in St. Louis, for example, had the first group of about 18 players start and play for about an hour before the next eight players came in. The final seven players entered after a couple hours of the match starting. Thus the match “King Timur” at work during a blindfold exhibition match hosted by the Las Vegas Chess Center in September would not qualify to be “simultaneous.” 2013. This was his strongest blindfold simultaneous exhibition to date, with an average player rating of over The most demanding part of the enter-

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Looks at Books / C.J.S. Purdy

The Purdy Project New editions of books by perhaps the best chess teacher ever.

By PETE TAMBURRO

If you don’t know who C.J.S. Purdy is, you have deprived yourself of the best chess teacher ever to write about chess for improving the average player. Purdy was the Sun Tzu (The Art of War) of chess. He wrote, edited and published his Aus- tralasian Chess Review from 1929-1944. He changed the title to Check! in 1944- 45 and then settled in with Chess World magazine from 1946 to 1967. For years, those of us who were lucky enough to have those volumes in our libraries, it was a chess feast to read his annotations to games, his openings articles, his endgame articles, his articles on how to think over the board and his insights into chess. He had an incredible international reputation. Not only was he the world correspondence champion (1953) and an international master, but chess players from all over the world would be in touch with him. I once owned Fischer’s set of Chess World, and tucked inside was a short note from Purdy to Fischer about Fischer’s international disputes. His annual volumes now go for about $100-$200+ a volume, depending on the year. It was difficult for the general public to benefit from his writing. His 1972 book on the Fischer-Spassky match was the best of that lot, and he became more widely known. After his death in 1979, John Hammond and Robert Jamieson (H/J) came out with C.J.S. Purdy: His Life, His Games and His Writings and it became an instant hit and quickly scarce as everyone bought it up. Imagine—here was much of his best writing all in one volume! Then, in 1983, Frank Hutchings and Kevin Harrison published How Purdy Won, also with Purdy’s annotations to his phenomenal correspondence games. That might have been it if not for a great fan of Purdy’s. The publisher of Thinkers’ Press, Bob Long, bought from Ann Purdy the international rights to all of Purdy’s writings. Thus began the Purdy Project (my nickname for it). Because much of what Purdy wrote still

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wasn’t known to the general public and would use both these books for their stu- was in the old descriptive notation, Long dents’ lessons. The self-taught among us redid the Hammond/Jamieson book and would do well to buy up the whole Purdy his associate, the late Ralph Tykodi, put Project series. They are all a superb chess together several books of Purdy’s writings. learning experience. Available at info@ The latest version (2006) of the H/J book chessbutler.com. is now titled The Search for Chess Perfec- tion II, and a revised edition is due out in 2015. The three volumes under review are Purdy’s Books C.J.S Purdy’s Inside Look at Some of Chess’ How Fischer won: world chess champi- Greatest Games (vols. 1 and 2) and C.J.S Purdy’s Inside Look at What’s Wrong With onship, 1972 (1972) Your Chess. The Search for Chess Perfection (1997) Purdy’s annotations to these greatest There is a common misconception that games are terrific. He explains. He teaches. because games are old, you can’t learn How Purdy Won: 1st World Champion of from them. These first two volumes are He writes that his methodology is simple: Correspondence Chess (1998) 1. What was the losing move? 2. How was an indictment of that baloney. What Purdy the position just before that? 3. What were has to say about the Ruy Lopez, Queens EXTREME CHESS World Championships Gambit Declined, Sicilian, French, Nimzo the games crises? 4. Did the winner miss 1935 1937 1972 (1999) anything? 5. What of the opening? Indian, Dutch and Catalan, etc., is still The depth of understanding he showed of great value today. C.J.S. Purdy's Fine Art of Chess Annotation in openings was superb. His analysis of All told, there are 456 fully-annotated and Other Thoughts Volume 2 (2001) the middlegame perceptive. Early on, games in the first two volumes. Apparently, Purdy won me over when he busted one Mr. Tykodi also had access to Purdy’s news- Guide to Good Chess: First Steps to Fine of Alekhine’s most famous combinations, paper columns because the games go all Points (2001) and he did it before chess engines! the way up to 1979, twelve years past the last Chess World issue. That was a real Chess Made Easy (2002) (see diagram top of next column) treat! I would also be remiss if I didn’t point After Alekhine’s 26. ... Re3, still given out the highly original games of the Aus- The Search for Chess Perfection II (2006) “!!” by annotators, Purdy pointed out that tralians that appear in these books. The Chess Gospel According to John* Reti could have played 27. Bf3 with at The third volume is yet more of the least a draw. Oh, how you learn how to instructional lessons the H/J books didn’t (2010) think from this man! have. Any chess coach worth their salt

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USCF Affairs / News for our Members

ADDENDUM TO ELECTION 2014 USCF Executive REPORT Board Election Results An issue was presented before the start of the delegates meeting to the members of

the election committee. The chief teller for By Ken Ballou, Election Committee Chair the election reported to the committee that

320 ballots were discovered at the post ofﬁce after the count had completed. The

chief teller’s theory is that the post ofﬁce

box had ﬁlled up and the postal clerk had

neglected to put a notice in the box that

there was additional mail to be collected.

These 320 ballots had been returned some

time in June, so they were all returned before

the deadline.

As a quorum of the election committee was

J present in person, the committee met brieﬂy

in the hallway to determine a resolution. It

P MIKE NIETMAN GARY WALTERS ALLEN PRIEST was clear that even in the extremely unlikely

event that all 320 ballots had votes for a

write-in candidate, the maximum number vThere were 4,074 registered voters for this year’s executive board election.

of writ e-in votes for any possible can didate A total of 650 ballots were returned, of which three were disallowed in their

entirety because they had votes for more than three candidates. (including the write-in votes that had been

included in the count of July 15) would be

The results, tabulated by region, are the following: 325. As all three of the leading candidates

had at least 558 votes, it would be impos -

sible for a write-in candidate to win a seat. MIKE GARY ALLEN Additionally, all three seats were for three REGION NIETMAN WALTERS PRIEST

year terms. Thus, except for bragging rights,

the exact order of the top three ﬁnishers I 46 46 47

would not affect the outcome of the election. II 64 63 62

III 88 83 82 If it were decided to count the ballots, the

election committee would have to report IV 52 54 51

provisional results to the delegates, and the

V 36 35 31 delegates would not have been able to certify the results of the election at the meeting.

VI 53 37 38

This would have led to a very difﬁcult

VII 43 43 43 situation indeed.

VIII 34 33 38

After deliberation, the committee passed IX 13 14 13 the following motion unanimously:

X 46 47 48 MOVED, that the additional ballots will be

XI 71 73 73 validated unopened by the ofﬁce, and the XII 25 26 24 additional ballots shall not be opened or counted. The results of the election as OTHER 9 9 8 reported by Chief Teller Harry Sabine shall TOTAL 580 563 558 be reported to the delegates for certiﬁcation.

The effect of validating the unopened ballots There were seventy-eight (78) write-in votes cast for various individuals. Of is that the voters who cast those ballots will these, Sam Sloan received the most (five). be included in the list of voting members The election results were ratified by the delegates at the U.S. Open in Orlando who cast ballots in the election. on August 3. Gary Walters, Allen Priest, and Mike Nietman are elected to the executive board for three-year terms.

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

Of Bathtubs and Massage Tables What you think is a rule may only be a convention.

By GM ANDY SOLTIS

SUPPOSE THAT WHEN YOU START YOUR he was helped—as he dictated his moves, next tournament game your opponent not looking at the board,” Taimanov said. decides to try an innovation—in seating: “And he won that game!” You are due for White and find that He didn’t identify the game but my guess your board is the first one at the left end is that it was this: of a long table. In other words, the table ends to the left of your queenside. You are sitting down in your chair— Queen’s Gambit Declined, behind the white pieces, of course—when Exchange Variation (D36) your opponent arrives at the board. To GM Mikhail Tal your surprise, he moves his chair from IM Jiri Fichtl behind his side of the table. Kislovodsk, 1964 He shifts it to his right and then forward WHITE TO PLAY 1. c4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 Nbd7 5. so that it is parallel to the end of the table. cxd5 exd5 6. Bg5 Be7 7. e3 0-0 8. Bd3 Re8 9. Why? Well, he explains that he is left- a few inches higher and a few inches away Qc2 c6 10. 0-0 Nf8 11. Bxf6 Bxf6 12. b4 Bg4 handed. With his chair in this spot it is from the playing table. 13. Nd2 Rc8 14. Nb3 Be7! easier for him to make his moves on the His opponents became a bit unnerved board to his left and record them on his when facing a horizontal grandmaster. In Now the thematic 15. b5? is an error scoresheet. this position Viktor Korchnoi blundered because of 15. ... cxb5! 16. Bxb5 Bb4! But this means he is sitting diagonally with 34. Bf4?? Qxf4! and resigned when he (17. Bxe8 Qxe8 18. Nc5 Bxc3 19. Qxc3 across from you, not opposite. And— saw 35. Rxf4 Ne3+ and … Nxd1. b6 favors Black slightly). Fortunately for annoyingly—much closer. This is against Korchnoi and three other invitees lodged Tal, this was one of the few lines he had the rules, you protest. an official complaint, saying “the psycho- to calculate “blindfolded.” Well, not exactly. logical equilibrium of the players is out 15. a3 Bd6 16. Bf5! Bxf5 17. Qxf5 Re6 18. Nc5 There is no rule that expressly forbids of balance” when they faced Miles. After Rf6 19. Qc2 Rc7 20. Rad1 Re7 21. Rfe1 Rh6 this kind of seating. There is just a con- much back and forth, Miles was allowed 22. h3 Qc8 23. e4! Bxc5 24. dxc5 dxe4 25. vention that the two players will sit on to keep his table. But one of four com- Nxe4 Qf5 26. Rd8 Rhe6 27. f3 Qf4 28. Qc4 opposite sides of the board. plainants, Roman Dzhindzichashvili, broke Qh4 29. Red1 Re8 30. R8d4 Qh6 31. Nd6 Whether a convention must be respected another convention: He played his game Qe3+ 32. Kh1 Rd8 33. R4d3 Qe2 34. Qc3! is usually left to a tournament director. with Miles standing up. (They drew in 15 That was the case in Grandmaster Tony moves. Miles went on to tie for first prize.) Here 34. Nxb7? would have lost to 34. Miles’ most remarkable round-robin. The world chess federation later adopted ... Rg6! 35. g4 Rh6 (36. Nxd8 Rxh3+ and an extensive set of “FIDE Tournament mates). Best now is 34. ... Rd7 when White Rules” and one of them might cover the has a slight edge. The horizontal GM Miles’ case: “The conditions for both play- 34. ... Rg6? 35. R3d2 Qa6 GM Viktor Korchnoi ers in a game must be identical.” But if GM Tony Miles the players and arbiters are amenable, all And here 35. ... Qe7 would have lost to Tilburg, 1985 sorts of non-identical, unconventional 36. Nf5 Qg5 37. Ne7+! Qxe7 38. Rxd8. (see diagram top of next column) arrangements can be made. Tal finishes off by creating a winning During the 2011 Mikhail Tal Memorial passed pawn. Miles, then 30, claimed he was born tournament in Moscow, the veteran GM 36. a4! b6 37. b5! Qxa4 38. cxb6 cxb5 39. b7 with a spinal irregularity, around the Mark Taimanov spoke at a symposium of Qf4 40. Qc7, Black resigned. fourth vertebra, that periodically caused how Tal dealt with his own ailments. “I him great pain when he sat at the board. was witness to such an event,” he said. He said he was stricken by it again at “During a tournament in Kislovodsk, It’s surprising that tournament rules this all-GM event and pain killers were of Misha suddenly became ill. Sharp pains can be so specific in some matters and so no help. But lying on a table was. began. They called an ambulance.” vague in others. For example, there’s actu- So the tournament organizers allowed But Tal insisted he could play—in his ally a FIDE rule that governs the size of him to switch from sitting in a chair to hotel room bathtub. the playing table (at least 29 inches high) lying prone on a massage table that was “He lay in a warm bath—the only way and its area (roughly 39 to 47 inches by

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

Problem I Problem II Problem III 2013 World Team GM Levon Aronian GM David Baramidze GM Ian Nepomniachtchi GM Alexander Ipatov GM Varuzhan Akobian GM Yuriy Kryvoruchko Championship Americans brought home three board prizes and a stunning 3-1 victory over top-seeded Russia in the World Team Championship. The Hikaru Nakamura-led squad finished a creditable fourth in the field of ten national teams in the tournament, held in Antalya, Turkey last December. WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY In each of the six diagrams from the tournament’s games you are asked to Problem IV Problem V Problem VI find the fastest winning line of play. GM Yangyi Yu GM Tigran L. Petrosian GM Li Chao GM Ian Nepomniachtchi GM Erwin L’Ami GM Levon Aronian This will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. But also look out for forced mates. For solutions, see page 71.

BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY

1 1 31 ⁄2 to 32 ⁄2 inches) in international events. So while Alekhine sat alone at the board, ... f5! 55. Qe5 Rxa4 and then 56. Qxe6 But what about chairs? “The chairs Nimzowitsch examined the position on a Re7 57. Qf6 Qd7, which he said favored should be comfortable” is all that the rules pocket set and made “facetious remarks” Black after … Ra2. White soon became say. Aron Nimzowitsch’s refusal to use a to spectators, “Duz” wrote in his memoirs. frustrated with his inability to make his chair led to one of the most unconventional On Nimzowitsch’s turn he would announce apparent edge count: grandmaster games ever, and it was played his move to a second, who played it on 54. Ra1 Rc6 55. Rf6 Qf8 56. Qe3 Re7 57. Qf3 100 years ago this past February. He and the board, while Alekhine seethed. Qe8 58. g4 Qd7 59. Re1 Rc7 60. b3? Ka7 61. Alexander Alekhine had to play a two- Here’s how Nimzowitsch scored his first g5 Qd6 62. Qd3 Qa3 63. Qc2 Qb4 64. Rc1 Qa3 game match to determine which of them career victory over his long-time rival. 65. Re1 Qb4 66. Rc1 Qa3 67. Re1 Qb4 68. Rc1 would be seeded into a great invitational Qd6 69. Qd3 Qa3 70. Rb1 Qa2! 71. Rf3 tournament, St. Petersburg, 1914. Breakthrough They hated one another. Their feud White’s queenside pawns are in trouble Alexander Alekhine but he would be able to fight for a draw apparently began during a previous tour- Aron Nimzowitsch nament game in which Alekhine read a with a passed h-pawn after 71. ... Rxc3 Match, St. Petersburg, 1914 72. Qxc3 Qxb1 73. Qc8 and Qg8xh7. (non-chess) magazine, while his clock ran, and ignored the fuming Nimzo. 71. ... e5! 72. Re3 e4 73. Qd1 f5! 74. gxf6 e.p. Rude? Yes. But expressly against the Rf7 75. Ra1 Qb2 76. Rb1 Qa3 77. c4 rules? No. ‘‘The psychic attack of Nimzowitsch In the first game of their 1914 playoff achieved its goal,” Duz-Khotimirsky wrote. match Alekhine again enraged Nimzow- Opening the center only helps Black. itsch by announcing check loudly when 77… Rxf6 78. cxd5 Rcf7 79. Re2 Qd6 80. Qc2 he delivered the winning move. “What Qxd5 81. Kf1 e3! 82. Rxe3 Qh1+ 83. Ke2 insolence!” Nimzowitsch said afterward, Rxf2+ 84. Kd3 Qd5! 85. Qc8 Rd7, White according to a veteran Russian chess offi- resigned. cial, Lev Travin. “We never speak and yet he said ‘Check’ to me.” Hopeless is 86. Qc4 Qf5+ 87. Re4 Rf3+ Nimzowitsch threatened to boycott the or 86. Qc3 Qf5+ 87. Kc4 Rc7+. second match game but then issued “ulti- BLACK TO PLAY The match was tied but Russian chess matum conditions” under which he would officials had had enough. They seeded play. He refused to sit at the board because Black is worse but Nimzowitsch’s games- both players into the history-making St. he could not “look at the antipathetic face” manship began to take its toll. In his Petersburg, 1914. There Alekhine became of Alekhine, according to another eyewit- annotations he heaped praise on his next world-famous, Nimzowitsch made a strong ness, Fyodor Duz-Khotimirsky, who added, move, 53. ... Rc4!, noting how it allows him showing—and, thankfully, nobody broke “His demands were accepted.” to meet the threatened 54. Qg7 with 54. the conventions of competitive chess.

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Back to Basics / Reader annotations

It Just Ain’t Natural Unnatural moves every master will make.

By GM LEV ALBURT

LET’S FOLLOW, FOR THE FIRST SIX is in great danger, so why let Black moves, the game Bohdan Khomtchouk exchange (in truth, save) it? I am sure (unrated)-Jack Shi (1372), played in July that Bohdan—and now other readers — 2009 in the Chicago Class Championships. will seriously consider such moves as 7. 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 Kf1 in similar positions! Readers send me many games/notes for this column—thank you! While only a few of them are published, I read all of your letters/games and preserve some of them for future use. In this column, for instance, both the game of the month (below, submitted by Chris Sherry) and Bohdan’s game are from 2009! (My further comments are in italics). play sharper and more tactically to put pressure on my opponent. 7. ... Nc6 French Defense, Exchange Variation (C01) Developing the knight and applying Alexis Sanclemente (1557) slight pressure to the d-pawn. My main 4. ... d6 Chris Sherry (1485) goal was to bring the knight to the kingside 14th Bradley Open (4), Windsor Locks, to assist in an attack. ECOs don’t even mention this—clearly Connecticut, 2009 A side threat is 8. ... Nb4, which White bad—move. (Other possibilities include 4. stops with his next move. ... f5 and 4. ... Nf6). 1. e4 e6 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. d4 8. c3 Ne7 9. Bg5 Ng6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+

By transposition, the game turned into The pin on the knight finally came but Writes Bohdan of his next move, 7. Bd2: the French Defense, Exchange Variation. I am sticking to my plan. “The most natural move in the position, 4. ... Nf6 5. Bd3 Bd6 6. 0-0 0-0 10. Ne5 awaiting a trade of bishops and the development of the b1-knight. Yet, according (see diagram top of next column) Another natural-looking, attacking move to Shredder Classic 3, 7. Kf1 wins almost from my opponent. Although at first glance, immediately. Unbelievable. How could one 7. Re1 at least to a class C player such as myself, even consider such a move? ... from a it looks a bit menacing, it really seems to purely psychological perspective, 7. Kf1! A natural-looking move, controlling the work in my favor. is near to impossible!” In fact, most mas- e-file. I am not as booked up in my open- 10. ... h6 ters will quickly see that the black ings as I should be, but this move seems b4-bishop (and the black c6-knight, too) a bit passive in this position. I prefer to Forcing his bishop back to d2, face los-

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Back to Basics / Reader annotations

ing a pawn or exchanging knights and with a cooler head to analyze it further opening my f-file. and calculate that all variations are in 11. Nxg6 fxg6 fact good. “Sacrifices of this nature” are among the most common in chess; some work and a few don’t, with a good number in-between. 13. Kxh2??

I was hoping he would take it, but was expecting 13. Kh1. Letting me have the pawn is not as hazardous as allowing an attack on his king. After 13. Kh1, though, would still be followed by me bringing my army to bear versus his kingside. ment. Now I had to find the continuation Not so: 13. Kh1 Ng4 (ready for ... Qh4) to my attack. 14. g3 Rxf2, with an easy win. This is what a good chessplayer does. 17. ... Rxf3+ 18. gxf3 Now his bishop is forced to retreat to h4 followed by more pressure from a g5 If 18. Qxf3, 18. ... Nh2+, forking the advance. In that variation I grab some royalty. This is the best line. White, due space and force his bishop to move twice, to the bishop and rook sacrifices, gets two but 12. Bh4 looks so unnatural that we minor pieces and a rook for the queen. both overlooked it as a candidate move However, White is underdeveloped on his in the game. queenside and I have taken two pawns Even if the sacrifice (as in the game) with more to fall soon, so Black is still were impossible, 12. Be3 is strategically much better. inferior to that most natural move, 12. Bh4 18. ... Qh3+ 19. Ke2 Qg2+ —part of that well-known, frequent maneuver Bg5-h4 (even if not pushed by ... h7-h6) -g3—to neutralize Black’s strong d6-bishop. ANALYSIS DIAGRAM Note that, after 12. Bh4, 12. ... Bxh2+ does- n’t work: 13. Kxh2 13. ... Ng4+

20. Bf2 Qxf2 mate.

ANALYSIS DIAGRAM Send in your games! 14. Kg1 13. ... Ng4+ 14. Qxg4!, winning a piece. If you are unrated or rated 1799 Or 14. Kg3 Qd6+, winning. or be low, then GM Lev Alburt invites 12. Be3 Bxh2+!! 14. ... Qh4 you to send your most instructive game with notes to: Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN 38557-3967 Or e-mail your material to [email protected] GM Alburt will select the “most in - struc tive” game and Chess Life will award an autographed copy of Lev’s newest book, Platonov’s Chess Acad- emy (by Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik) to the person submitting the most in structive game and annotations. I immediately saw this move and became very excited. I walked away from the game 15. f3 Qh2+ 16. Kf1 Qh1+ 17. Bg1 Do not send games with only a to calm myself down lest I do something I few notes, as they are of little instruc- might regret. I have seen sacrifices of this (see diagram top of next column) tive value and can’t be used. nature go wrong many times before so I www.ChessWithLev.com came back to the board after a few paces I had overlooked this move in my excite

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one with the Wind—a movie notorious for being Federation (ACF) gave up their identities to merge to form USCF longer than a tournament chess game—was the on December 27, 1939, it turned out to be the fulfillment of an big Christmas release in 1939 when the U.S. 80-year effort. These final two endlings of USCF’s evolution Chess Federation was born. But conception should be given credit. The National Chess Federation was our occurred 75 years ago this month, when leaders first official representative to the World Chess Federation (FIDE) of two long-standing rival national organizations and organized early U.S. and women’s championships. The signed a merger dissolving their own groups. American Chess Federation, and its precursor the Western Chess Despite the impermanence suggested by the Federation, had for 40 years before the merge organized the film’s title and the era’s backdrop of poverty annual U.S. Open Championship, allowing us to trace its unbroken and war, the offspring endured. After a tough start and the lineage back to 1900. Some of USCF’s founders had tried inevitable ups and downs, USCF’s overall growth and success repeatedly to form an enduring permanent governing body. For would, we’d bet, make its early founders as proud as, well, example, Montgomery Major (see sidebar), USCF’s first business Scarlett O’Hara. manager and Chess Life’s first editor—and the USCF character The fact that the fledgling USCF survived was undoubtedly a most likely to be assigned Rhett Butler’s iconic line, “Frankly, my surprise to many. After all, there had been a tangle of failed U.S. dear, I don’t give a damn”—served as an organizing director of ACF. chess organizations and a slew of defunct chess magazines—each The great grand-daddy of efforts to form a national organization begun with optimism but abandoned in frustration. Starting as also deserves recounting. The first American Chess Congress of early as the 1850s, chess lovers made at least nine unsuccessful 1857, a result of Daniel Willard Fiske’s crusade in his Chess attempts to form a nationwide chess organization. Monthly, is widely celebrated for being the tournament that When the National Chess Federation and the American Chess made Paul Morphy U.S. champion. Famously, he refused the

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$300 first prize and instead accepted a monogrammed silver pitcher and goblets—the first significant acquisition by the U.S. Major contributor, Rojam character Chess Hall of Fame and now at the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis. But Frank Skoff points out (Chess Life, August, 1979) The first, critical decade of regular U.S. Chess that the event’s prospectus listed the tournament as the “second Federation publications was all Montgomery feature,” behind a session to debate the organization of a national Major, a founder who resides on the chess Mount body. One sure sign of the need was their debate over some Rushmore of colorful characters. Writing and regulations we now consider basic—en passant, touch-move, the editing only a walk away from Ernest Hemingway's 50-move rule and time controls. (Draw by three-time repetition childhood home in Oak Park, Illinois, Major began wouldn’t be considered until a second congress in 1871.) Despite a national financial crash, during which, Skoff writes, “banks and single-handedly producing the original Chess Life businesses folded faster than Morphy’s opponents,” the event took as a four-page, twice-monthly newspaper in place in New York, where Colonel Charles D. Mead of New York September of 1946. He delivered it without pause was nominated by Paul Morphy and elected president of the until December, 1957. By that time Chess Life American Chess Association. had doubled in size, and USCF membership had The next year, the ACA published its first semi-annual Bulletin, tripled. USCF could not have prospered without such a compelling calling for services we still associate with our governing body: the and reliable publication. formation of clubs (18 of the then 31 states were represented in For years Major was both editor and USCF the list), chess promotion through lectures and chess columns, business manager. Doubling his staff, he invented an official journal, chess competitions, including those by an alter ego, “William Rojam.” Unsurprisingly, correspondence or telegraph, and paid memberships. Annual dues both the backward-and forward-Major displayed were $1. Although plans were made for a second chess congress, the same curmudgeonly wit. Photos of Major the supportive Chess Monthly died in 1861 after both Fiske and and Rojam appear side-by-side in November of Morphy severed relations with the journal. That same year the outbreak of the U.S. Civil War put everything else in American 1947. Identified as a guest contributor, the fresh life on a dust-gathering shelf. young Rojam was a pristine version of the grim, But the dream of a central U.S. chess organization persisted. stogie-smoking, middle-aged Major. It was Major’s Repeated attempts at a U.S. chess organization were made in twist on a classic: Dorian Gray as chess editor. 1871, 1874, 1880, 1888, 1897, and 1921. Each failed. In 1926, the Major later even listed his nom de guerre on the National Chess Federation formed, affiliated with the new World masthead as a contributing editor, among the real Chess Federation, and survived to join with the American Chess flesh-and-blood likes of Fred Reinfeld and Erich Marchand. Federation to pass the mantle on to USCF in World War II-year 1939. Major’s Chess Life was composed to a high standard, featuring The first USCF president, George Sturgis (1891-1944) should be photographs, numerous diagrams, and timely reports. It's a feat that celebrated as a pioneer whenever we discuss our history. A Boston demands our admiration, especially considering the tedious labor investment broker and founder of the Massachusetts Chess such production required in the pre-computer world of publications. Association, he hosted the national congress, now the U.S. Open, On his watch, Chess Life as a newspaper encapsulates a wonderful in his home city in 1938, while he was president of the American bygone era of gentile pomposity and posturing. Editorials could be Chess Federation. He soon began negotiations with the National Chess Federation to produce a unified organization for American introduced with a quotation from Shakespeare or Tennyson. Dressing- chess players. It must have required great diplomacy and leadership downs were done in classical constructions and vocabulary-probing to at last forge the foundation of an enduring governing body. word choice. On receiving a letter chiding him for his invective against According to Stephen Dann, Sturgis “envisioned scholastic and a highly respected spokesman for the Association of American Masters, collegiate chess programs, chess education seminars and the “Rojam” replied: game becoming a household word.” Sturgis died unexpectedly “The Editor can only murmur penitently: ‘Mea maxima culpa,’ and in 1944 after returning from his honeymoon. In his honor, from accept the rebuke as well merited. Born truculent, there is no hope that 1945 to 1963, USCF presented the George Sturgis Memorial he will reform, whatever solemn resolutions he may form from time Trophy to winners of the U.S. Open. Today the permanent cup to time. Would more temperate and less truculent language penetrate resides in the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, inscribed the pachydermosity of such crass agitators in American chess … ?” with a legendary list of chess-greats, including Bobby Fischer. Although USCF under Sturgis produced detailed yearbooks, Through his thinly veiled polemicist Rojam (in a recurring editorial Chess Life would have to wait for the tenure of its second president. column acerbically labeled “Under the Chess-Nut Tree”), as well as USCF would go on to become a world leader in chess. Its teams under his own byline “Major Issues,” Major lambasted anything or would win gold medals. It would develop an array of sanctioned anyone he saw as an obstructionist to chess progress. His targets, on national competitions, enabled by a system of determining winners occasion, included even the USCF president. in huge tournaments. It would nurture junior and women’s chess, Major and his Rojam forecast the predictable conflict between Chess as well as pioneer rating formulas in sports. And it would produce Life as a USCF “house organ” and an autonomous agent of the press. perhaps the greatest world champion ever. It was a natural and even productive tension that resurfaced through Every period posed serious challenges. Unlike Scarlet O’Hara, the USCF leaders who successfully navigated the dangers didn’t the decades, notably in the memorable editorships of Frank Brady and have the luxury of saying, “I’ll think about that tomorrow.” In the Larry Parr. In December, 1957, Major resigned under mounting pressure. following pages, let’s take a decade-by-decade glimpse at USCF’s Fred Wrenn assumed the responsibilities of editor. Kenneth Harkness major developments, highlighting each era with a cover from had for some time taken over the role of USCF business manager. Little Chess Life. is on record about Major after his fulminating farewell editorial under his real-life byline. Over the years, his pen had pierced too many This article owes a lot to two previous chronicles of USCF history in Chess Life: Frank chess egos. Many thought he had put too much bully in the Chess Life Skoff’s series of essays in 1979 and former USCF president John McCrary’s piece in pulpit. But few were as important as Major in building a permanent January, 2009. John S. Hilbert’s work is a valuable source for the early years of Chess Life. U.S. Chess Federation. His article, “Conserving the Past: Chess Life as a Historical Vehicle Of Mid-Twentieth Century American Chess” is online in the archives of chess.arch.com.

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1939-1948 The World War II years

The USCF was born into the bitter last stages of the worst worldwide depression in histo ry—and into a world at war. Hitler’s troops invaded Poland. Our nation’s full attention soon turned to the World War II effort being fought on two bloody fronts, Europe and the Pacific. More than 16 million Americans served in the mili tary. In 1942 USCF mem ber ship was less than 300. Would conditions lead to a reprise of the failure of the American Chess Association during the Civil War? President George Sturgis and his colleagues worked hard to keep USCF alive. Chess volun teers helped entertain the troops in United Service Or gan ization canteens, clubs that sprang up for our displaced servicemen and women. USCF organized the “Victory Tournament,” played by mail, later to be renamed the Golden Knights, and held the U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Cham pionship regularly. The U.S. Open continued its unbro - ken annual string. On Sturgis’ death in 1945, Elbert Wagner, Jr. served as USCF president until 1948. Wagner’s photo, showing his plentiful pompadour, accom - panies his encouraging mes - sages during the first years of Chess Life. The U.S. grew fast in the changing post-war period, but USCF lacked re sources and still struggled to sign up members, and its relationship with top players was sometimes strained. The U.S. team took a shellacking from the Soviets, first by radio and then in person in Moscow. For chess to grow in popularity, organizers needed a way to run large events without a prohibitive number of rounds. Texan J.C. Thompson, encouraged by USCF-president-to-be George Koltanowski, organized the 1947 U.S. Open in Corpus Christi, Texas using the Swiss system, eliminating the obstacle to developing amateur events. Sammy Reshevsky dominated the era as a player, giving others a chance to win the U.S. Championship only when he didn’t participate. Rival Reuben Fine topped a field of 27 at the very first USCF-organized U.S. Open in Dallas, where USCF held its first business meeting. Women’s play was dominated by Mona May Karff. Fine disappointed his fans by declining to play in the 1948 round-robin to determine the world championship after the death of Alexander Alekhine. The USSR’s Mikhail Botvinnik began a nearly 25-year Soviet dominance, eventually to be ended by an American named Bobby born during this decade.

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1949-1958

Prosperity and the promise

It must have been a relief to our founders that the organization was still around to celebrate its 10th anniversary at the 1949 U.S. Open in Omaha, Nebraska. Feeling se cure enough to hire a full-time business manager, in 1952 USCF then selected Kenneth Harkness. Harkness established a book and equipment business to increase USCF income, pro mot - ed the Swiss pairing sys - tem, encouraged local clubs to get involved with the organization of national events, wrote the first rulebook, and invented the median tie-breaker. And although Arpad Elo nowadays gets the credit, Harkness is really the unsung hero behind chess rating systems, doing wearisome experimental calcu la tions by hand. As an encore to his résumé, Harkness co-authored one of the most popular chess books of all time, An Invitation to Chess. Thanks to his leadership, USCF was finally financially sound. USCF’s first real adminis- trator set a high standard. In November of 1949, USCF published its first rating list. Fine and Reshevsky were one- two. Gissela Kahn Gresser began her two-decade domination of the U.S. Women’s Championship. Arthur Bisguier won the U.S. Junior in 1949. In 1951, 19- year-old Larry Evans won both the U.S. Open and the U.S. Championship. Bisguier won the championship in 1954. But the Promised One began feeling his powers during this decade. In May of 1956, Bobby Fischer was a student at Brooklyn’s Erasmus High School with a class-B chess rating. In July he won the 11th U.S. Junior Championship, taking home a portable typewriter as his prize. At the age of 13 years and four months, Bobby had become the youngest U.S. chess master to date. In 1957, he won the U.S. Open in Cleveland, Ohio. Then, in 1958, he won the U.S. Championship and went on to become the youngest-ever world championship candidate at the Portoroz Interzonal, earning the grandmaster title at 15. By the end of the decade, USCF boasted more than 2,500 members, more than double the number enrolled before the Harkness era—and before Bobby Fischer.

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1959-1968 A magazine and a fractious champion

In January of 1961, Frank Brady took over as editor and immediately revamped the old newspaper format into a real magazine. “My best friend Whitney Harris and I worked all night long laying out that first issue. Both in our twen ties, we felt a little like char - ac ters in Citizen Kane when it was finished about 7 a.m,” Brady recalled. It was another transformative moment for the evolving USCF, requiring vision and hard work. “I had no reg ular staff, but hired freelancers to help that first year.” Brady’s 12-issue editorship was swamped in the wake of an organization-roiling debate over the infamous 1961 Fischer- Reshevsky match, which ended in a forfeit-win for Reshevsky. Bobby had refused to accommodate a scheduling change organizer Jacqueline Piatigorsky insisted on so that she could see her husband, a famous cellist, perform. USCF President Fred Cramer disagreed with Brady’s pro-Fischer coverage. “I was politically incorrect, I guess,” Brady said. In 1959, Lisa Lane interrupted the domination of the women’s title by Gisela Kahn Gresser, the first woman with a master rating. Lane became one of only two chessplayers to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated, 11 years ahead of Bobby Fischer. Fischer went on to make clear who the dominant player was. He won all eight U.S. Championships he played in, including his record-shattering 11-0 shutout in 1964. Internationally, Bobby performed better than any American since Morphy, dominating the Stockholm Interzonal in 1962. But in the Curaçao playoff, he failed to win the right to challenge for the world championship charging, in a Sports Illustrated article, “The Russians have fixed world chess.” He avoided international play until the Sousse Interzonal in 1967. There, leading near the halfway point, he again became involved in a dispute with tournament organizers and withdrew—this time from all official chess. In 1966 two future hall-of-famers joined USCF leadership. Burt Hochberg started his eventful reign as Chess Life editor. Ed Edmondson became USCF’s first executive director, beginning a momentous term of USCF leadership. By the end of the decade, USCF had new leadership in place, a slick magazine, and climbing membership that topped 11,000. But would Bobby come back?

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1969-1978

Big bet on Bobby

To kick off the new decade, Chess Life used algebraic no - tation for the first time—in “Benko’s Bafflers.” Of course there were angry objections, as there were when in 1944 Chess Review shortened the knight’s abbreviation from “Kt” to “N.” Bobby Fischer’s My 60 Memorable Games stuck with English descriptive and gar - nered immediate renown for its ruthless objectivity. In the 1969 coup, Edmondson’s USCF acquired Chess Review and its popular correspondence chess leagues. USCF’s ever- thickening publication became Chess Life and Review. Fischer topped FIDE’s first official rating list in 1971, making him the world’s only 2700-player and putting him ahead of World Champion Boris Spassky by 70 points. In a sudden and exciting re - turn to chess, Fischer agreed to play in the “USSR versus the Rest of the World” match in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, where Bobby beat former World Cham pion Tigran Petrosian 3- 1. Afterwards, Fischer merci - less ly whipped the world’s crème de la crème at the five- minute championship. Despite Fischer’s not qualifying (he boycotted the 1969 U.S. Championship and Zonal), Edmondson and USCF Presi - dent Leroy Dubeck pulled political levers behind the scenes to get Bobby into the Palma de Mallorca Interzonal, where he reasserted his dominance. Then Bobby amazed even his most enthusiastic fans by blanking fellow world-championship candidates Mark Taimanov and Bent Larsen, each 6-0. When Fischer beat Petrosian in the first game of their finals match, Bobby had won 20 consecutive games against the best in the world. After nail-biting weeks of disputes, Fischer was finally convinced to show up and win his world championship match against Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland. The “Match of the Century” captured the attention of the entire Cold War world. Fischer returned home to parades and TV appearances. He was a national hero and one of the best-known people in the world. The Fischer boom was on. Membership climbed from just over 13,000 in 1969 to nearly 60,000 by 1974. But the Fischer bust rapidly followed. Bobby never again played an official game of chess, forfeiting his title in 1975 to Russian Anatoly Karpov. Fischer seemed to disappear, disavowing even Edmondson, who had put USCF’s complete resources behind Bobby. Nearly 12,000 members failed to renew. Martin Morrison took over as executive director in 1977. Despite the stupendous successes of the decade, its close saw USCF’s very existence threatened once again.

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1979-1988 Turn-around trio

Computers got good. In 1983 Ken Thompson’s “Belle” be came the first nonhuman chess master. By 1988 a Fidelity off- the-shelf model scored a rating of 2325. USCF wrestled with certifying advertised ratings and allowing computers to play in tournaments. Commercial computers enhanced income from USCF’s growing catalog services. In the heady championship years, Edmondson had spent the cash-flow created by the Bobby boom in hopes of an ever- increasing membership, and USCF had paid too little attention to day-to-day serv ices. Resentment by stalwart members, together with the desertion of thousands of Fischer-driven recruits, burst the bubble. Gary Sperling, incoming presi - dent in 1978, still recoils at the memories. “Auditors warned that past financial statements were misleading. USCF’s dele gates had voted ‘no confidence’ in the office’s services. The entire senior staff resigned abruptly.” Even Burt Hochberg ended his 12-year editorship, in another dispute involving Chess Life autonomy. “And the IRS claimed unpaid tax liability of $100,000.” But a turnaround trio of pres - idents—Sperling, Tim Redman, and E. Steven Doyle—would rebuild USCF to greater-than- ever success. Fischer could no longer be the savior-in-waiting. “We were forced into a new and better paradigm, one built on the activity and success of many.” Gerry Dullea became executive director in 1978. By the time I came to USCF in 1981, Gary and Gerry, working hard and smart with Treasurer George Cunningham, had stabilized the business. But big debts remained. Redman pushed to improve our catalog service for members. That became one of my main jobs. By 1983, this new income stream alone topped a million dollars. In 1984, Doyle became the driving force that capped the decade’s recovery. We soon had paid off the mortgage and set aside $1,000,000 to recognize our obligation to life members. We also started the U.S. Hall of Fame and Museum, acquired the rights to the national scholastics, started a magazine for juniors, and finally began an employee pension plan. Walter Browne won his sixth U.S. Championship in 1983. Lev Alburt won back-to-back in 1984 and 1985. Yasser Seirawan won three times during the decade. Larry Christiansen won two. Nick de Firmian won the Championship and the U.S. Open. Joel Benjamin won a Championship and nearly everything junior or scholastic, and Larry Evans managed a last-hurrah tie in 1980. All were later inducted into the U.S. Hall of Fame.

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1989-1998 At the peak

From 1992-1996, five annual U.S. Chessathons pitted the best players in the world a gainst school kids in a giant exhibition that made national and international news. The 1994 U.S. Chessathon alone captured 450,000 onsite spec - ta tors, since it was held in the main room of Grand Central Station. In 1996, the the event moved atop the aircraft carrier Intrepid in New York City’s Harbor. USCF celebrated its 50th year under President Harold Win- ston, a guiding partner to your reporter when I took over as executive director in 1988. Scho lastic chess boomed. Cor - porate sponsorship climbed. Book and equipment income rocketed. Chess Life found another long- term editor in Glenn Petersen. A great staff in New Windsor made improvements to mem - ber ship services and worked hard at building an affinity with members. This time USCF had policies in place to proper ly set aside funds. Continually on a financial tightrope in the past, USCF now had two million dollars in reserves. In 1990 former World Junior Champion GM Max Dlugy be - came USCF’s first grandmaster president and brought World Champion Garry Kasparov into important USCF projects. Not since Wilhelm Steinitz/Johan- nes Zuckertort, in 1886, had the U.S. held a world championship match. But now USCF acted as host and concessionaire for two media-captivating champion ships in a row: the first half of GM Garry Kasparov-GM Anatoly Karpov in 1990 in midtown Manhattan and the complete GM Garry Kasparov-GM Viswanathan Anand match in 1995, at the peak of New York City, the top of the ill-fated World Trade Center. GMs Seirawan, Boris Gulko, Christiansen, Benjamin, John Fedorowicz, de Firmian, and Captain IM John Donaldson brought home the silver medal from the Novi Sad Olympiad in 1990. In 1991 Gata Kamsky, 17, became the youngest U.S. champion since Fischer. In 1993, GMs Kamsky, Alex Yermolinsky, Gulko, Gregory Kaidanov, Benjamin and Christiansen won the gold medal at the World Team in Lucerne. All this teamwork outside and inside the office over two decades brought USCF dividends. In 10 years, membership went up by 34,000 members to more than 85,000, smashing the Bobby Fischer record of 59,000. I had worked for USCF for 15 years. Decision- making leads to conflict. When Don Schultz became president in 1996, I left, but not before USCF approved the first scholastic “SuperNational,” a mega-event that now regularly draws at least 5,000 K-12 players to Nashville, Tennessee.

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1999-2008 Two comebacks

Returning and new champions breathed new enthusiasm into U.S. Chess. Gata Kamsky put America in the headlines by making a dramatic comeback after taking a break from com - pe tition to earn his law degree. In 2007, he won the World Cup, losing a tense match for the right to challenge the world champion. The U.S. Championship picked up a new sponsor in 1999, the American Chess Foundation (now AF4C), and Alexander Shabalov won the event three times. Hikaru Nakamura won his first to begin his climb to the world’s top tier. It was an exciting decade for U.S. Olym - pi ad teams as well. The U.S. women brought home the silver medal in 2004. In 2006, with Kamsky on board one, the men captured the bronze. In 2008 both U.S. teams won the bronze. The start of the new decade had again seen USCF in red ink, challenged by changing membership demographics and a new Internet world, as well as revolving doors in both the executive director’s office and Chess Life. John McCrary, elected president in 2001, remembered “inheriting snow balled financial problems.” USCF called on old heads to help. Dullea became the first in USCF history to serve a second stint as executive director to aid the recovery. Redman set a similar record when he was again elected president. Glenn Petersen raised the bar by serving a third shift as editor. In 2003, Beatriz Marinello became the first woman elected USCF president. Since financial reserves had been depleted in 1999 to rescue operations, Marinello’s team had to regroup. She called on Bill Goichberg to handle day-to-day business, and he became president in 2005. When USCF made its move to Crossville, Tennessee, a new professional team, who would go on to longtime service, moved with it. Bill Hall took over as executive director in 2005. Chess Life got a dramatic new look in 2006, highlighting U.S. Champion Alex Onischuk, when current editor Daniel Lucas settled in. Our first online editor, former two-time U.S. Women’s Champion Jennifer Shahade, revitalized the website, providing timely reports from all quarters. In another important improvement, USCF headquarters began providing near-immediate rating adjustments. But the dark cloud gathering was the lawsuit filed against USCF by one of its own, executive member and former Women’s World Champion Susan Polgar.

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2009-2014 Thanks, Rex!

President Jim Berry's team ended the sapping internecine lawsuit. “We also cemented our relationship with the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis,” Berry said, adding, “Thanks, Rex!” The club, through philanthropist Rex Sinquefield, has sponsored the U.S. Chess Championship, Women’s Championship and U.S. Junior Invitational ever since. “Lately there’s been a resur - gence of chess in the United States, and hosting an annual event of this magnitude contin - ues to introduce the game to a wider audience,” Sinquefield said. That same year, Sinquefield rescued the World Chess Hall of Fame. As the former execu tive director of the stunning version Sidney Samole had sponsored in Miami, I contact ed Rex when I’d heard that the Hall had shuttered, stranding its many irreplaceable artifacts in a sweltering storage locker. Sinquefield outfitted a building across the street from his opulent Chess Club and Scho - lastic Center of Saint Louis to reopen the Hall. Despite Berry’s fiscal turnaround, current President Ruth Haring’s board struggled with “huge debts left over from the lawsuit,” Haring said. “We had to have a single-minded focus on paying off debt. Now we’re much better off financially.” In her second term, member - ship climbed back over the 80,000-mark. This year Haring changed USCF’s IRS status to allow tax-deductible donations. She applauds a “culture change” in leadership. “We’ve stayed out of controversial lawsuits and achieved a more favorable identity.” Jean Hoffman, USCF’s new executive director, with experience in nonprofit management, is part of the change. Haring looks to scholastics and the increasing popularity of chess among women as future game-changers. Kamsky won the U.S. Championship four times in the half-decade. Hikaru Nakamura won it twice and achieved the highest USCF rating by an American player ever and reaching third in the world. Irina Krush, with testing rivalry from Anna Zatonskih, dominated the U.S. Women’s Championship and last year became the first U.S. woman to win the grandmaster title. USCF has reached the age of 75, a monument to its persistent founders and a tribute to its resiliency. It is one of the oldest sports organizations in the world and the most active and successful chess federation. As Chess Life, in both paper and digital form, chronicles history as it is made in the new Magnus Carlsen era, U.S. Chess looks forward to a bright future, building on all the work of all those who came before.

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With a draw in the last round against Alejandro proved to be a tough nut to 17. ... e6 18. Qh4 Nbd7 19. Bh6? Cuban GM Lazaro Bruzon Batista, Gata crack on the way to Gata’s 2013 U.S. Gata indicated that this attempt to trade Kamsky reached the magic score of 5/6 to Championship title (Gata overcame him in bishops was a mistake. Indeed, because it become the sole winner of the 2014 the Armageddon game). In 2014, Alejandro takes pressure off the knight on f6, Black National Open, held from June 13th-15th had Gata on the ropes in their encounter now has an effective knight maneuver to g6. in Las Vegas, Nevada. When Gata finished in St. Louis but Gata found a nice trick White should have put a rook on d1 instead. his game on Sunday evening, however, he and the game ended in a draw. didn't expect to be the outright winner of 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 c6 3. d4 d5 4. Nc3 a6 5. e3 g6 19. ... Ne5 20. Bxg7 Kxg7 21. Qg5+ Ng6 the tourna ment as 5/6 is usually only 6. Bd3 Bg7 7. 0-0 0-0 8. Qb3 dxc4 9. Bxc4 b5 Suddenly Black is just better. The bishop sufficient for a share of first place. To his 10. Be2 Bf5 11. Ng5! pleasant surprise, there were no decisive pair is gone and the black king is secure. results in the pack that had started the A powerful move, preparing e3-e4. 22. h4 Nh7 round a half point below him, and he took 11. ... h6 12. e4 hxg5 13. exf5 gxf5 14. Bxg5 The computer reveals a fantastic idea: home the entire first prize of $6,500. Qxd4 15. Rad1 Qc5 16. Rc1 Qa7 17. Qb4 This year's National Open featured 16 22. ... Rh8! 23. h5 grandmasters, a typical number, but, un - like previous editions, no high-rated guests from Europe. In this field, Gata certainly looked like a strong candidate for first place, but with such a brief event (six rounds) there’s a real possibility of not having enough time to separate yourself from the competition. Gata won a critical game in round five with the black pieces against GM Alejandro Ramirez, which catapulted him into the lead going into the final game. Gata judged this as his best effort. When I was following this game live, I 23. ... Rh6! 24. hxg6 Rah8 25. gxf7+ Kxf7 really liked White’s position here. White 26. g3 Rh1+ 27. Kg2 R8h2+ 28. Kf3 Rxf1 Grünfeld Defense (D94) has so much compensation for the 29. Rxf1 Ng4! and mate on f2 is coming. GM Alejandro Ramirez (2668) sacrificed pawn: the bishop pair, Black’s GM Gata Kamsky (2791) weakened king, the offside queen on a7. 23. Qg3 f4 24. Qf3 Nxh4 25. Qxf4 Ng6 26. National Open (5), Las Vegas, Nevada, 06.15.2014 Gata managed to win this quickly. Qd6 Nf6 27. Qxc6 Rh8

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The U.S. Champion conducted a lecture titled “My Favorite Endgames” for National Open attendees. Kamsky was just one of many lecturers in Las Vegas. IM Anthony Saidy (My Battles with Bobby Fischer), GM Walter Browne (Understanding the Browne Ending), GM Ron Henley (analyzed tournament games after each round), and GM Jesse Kraai (read from his book Lisa: A Chess Novel) all entertained the players at the Las Vegas International Chess Festival. Photo courtesy of National Open

Gata begins a straightforward attack from a rapid event in San Francisco (which lecture. But since I didn’t have a game to on the h-file. I did prepare for), where I had tied for rest for, on Friday afternoon I attended 28. Qf3 Rh6 29. Ne4 Nxe4 30. Qxe4 Rah8 31. first with GM Mikhail Gurevich, but came Gata’s lecture on the theme of his favorite g3 f5! 32. Qc6 Ne5 33. Qg2 Kf6!, White down with such a fever on the day of the endgames from his own games. He showed resigned. playoff that I stayed in bed and forfeited two very cool examples: my chance to fight for the winner’s trophy. By the time the National Open began, I was nearly recovered, but decided it wasn’t Kamsky endgame lectures a good idea to face another event so shortly GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2772, RUS) after my illness with my next tourna ment GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2714, USA) in Edmonton on the following week. So I 21st Russian Championship (male teams) (6), focused on my duties as host for the Loo, Russia, 04.12.2014 International Youth Championship and tried to take part in as many of the (less stressful) side offerings that I could, such as the Game/10 championship on Thurs - day and the Spirits of Chess invitational blitz on Saturday night. Thus, this report will be about what it’s A quiet move to finish the game—... possible to do at a chess tournament Qh7 is unstoppable. without playing the actual tournament. As for preparation for a big event, for starters I was asked to write this tournament I’d recommend not getting sick beforehand, report from the angle of how I prepare for nor squishing it in between two other a big event like the National Open. This important events! could be a really short report, as I didn’t One of the things that I normally make any specific preparations for the wouldn’t find the time for if I was on a This moment was a highlight of the National Open at all. I came to Las Vegas playing schedule would be attending a endgame. Gata needs to pass the move to

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White. So he undertakes the famous king invited grandmasters (with three cash prizes triangulation idea, that we typically see donated by the Las Vegas Distillery and only in king plus pawn endgames, but complimentary booze for all the participants; that works in a knight endgame as well! GM Timur Gareev amused the on look ers 44. ... Kf8! 45. Nc5 Kf7! 46. Nb7 Ke7! when he said, “Why do we need money when we are playing for vodka!?”). This was Now White is forced to move the knight, also the kind of thing I wouldn’t afford and Black can stop it from going back to myself during a two-game-a-day tourna - b7 and harassing the a5-pawn. ment, where food and sleep take priority over 47. Nc5 Nd8 48. g4 fxg4 49. Kxg4 Nf7 50. Kf4 everything, but after having finished a g5+ 51. hxg5 hxg5+ 52. Ke4 Nd8 53. Kd3 Nc6 simultaneous exhibition against the youth 54. Kc4 Nxe5+ 55. Kb5 tourna ment participants, I headed to the blitz, which started around 10:30 p.m. Gata As Gata explained, this endgame is still Black has just played 24. ... c7–c5, noted that there would be a historic match- tricky because White gets counterplay defending the knight. An amazing position up between the U.S. and U.S. women’s with their a-pawn, and knights are notori - has oc curred, with the three black pawns champion! Indeed, my game with Gata was ously bad at dealing with flank pawns. in front of the king on his fourth rank! Yet the highlight of the tourna ment for me. I 55. ... Kf6 56. Ne4+ Kf5 57. Ng3+ Kf4 58. Nf1 Black’s king is still safe behind the piece built up an attacking position that eventually g4 59. Kxa5 and pawn shield on the fourth and fifth translated into a material edge, but with the ranks. seconds ticking down in the time control 25. Rd1 Qe5 26. Re1 Qf6 27. Rb3 Kb6 28. Bd1 (three minute with two second increment per Rd6 29. Bc2 h6 30. Re8 Re6 31. Rf3 Rxe8 32. move) I made some poor moves and Gata Rxf6+ gxf6 could have taken the point. The game settled into a perpetual. It was the longest game of the round and it was very exciting!

Slav Defense (D10) GM Irina Krush (2541 Blitz) GM Gata Kamsky (2739 Blitz) Spirits of Chess blitz (6), Las Vegas, Nevada, 06.14.2014

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. cxd5 cxd5 59. ... Nf3 Don’t worry, I’m not playing the Ex - The only way to win the game was 59. change Slav for a draw ...... Nd7! freeing up the e-pawn to advance. 4. Bf4 e6 5. Nc3 Bd6 6. Bxd6 Qxd6 7. e3 Nf6 8. 60. Kb5 e5 61. Kc6 Nb8+ 62. Kb7 e4 63. The game gets even more dramatic as f4! Kxb8 e3 64. Nxe3 Kxe3 65. a5 g3 66. a6 Black sacrifices his queen, leading to a g2 67. a7 g1=Q 68. a8=Q Qg8+ 69. Kb7 material balance of rook, knight, and two This is a dangerous attacking set up Qxa8+ 70. Kxa8 Kd3 now Black wins the pawns for queen. Black is better. for White. pawn endgame—this was the key line that 33. Bg6 Rd8 34. Qxh6 Ne5 35. Bf5 d4 36. Gata showed. 8. ... 0-0 9. Bd3 Bd7 10. Nf3 Nc6 11. Ne5 Rfc8 Qxf6+ Nec6 37. h4 c4 38. h5 d3 39. h6 d2 40. 12. 0-0 Be8 60. Kxb4 Nd2 61. a5 Nxf1 62. a6 Ne3 Bg4 d1=Q+ 41. Bxd1 Rxd1+ 42. Kh2 Rd7 43. g4 Nd3 44. g5 Ne5 45. Qf4 b4 46. Qe3+ Kb7 62. ... g3 63. a7 g2 64. a8=Q g1=Q 65. 47. Qc5 c3 48. f4 Rd2+ 49. Kg3 c2 50. h7 Qf8+ and the king cannot escape checks Rd3+ 51. Kg2 Rc3 52. Qb5+ Kc7 53. Qf1 c1=Q without losing the e6-pawn along the way. 54. Qxc1 Rxc1 55. h8=Q b3 56. Qh7+ Nd7 57. 63. a7 Nd5+ 64. Kc5 Nc7 65. Kc6 Na8 66. Kb7 g6 b2 58. g7 Ne7, White resigned. g3 67. Kxa8 g2 68. Kb7 g1=Q 69. a8=Q Qg2+ 70. Kb8 Qxa8+ 71. Kxa8 Ke5 72. b4 Kd5 73. Kb7 e5 From the diagrams you can see that these were special games, and they are It is also a draw after 73. ... Kc4 74. Kc6 definitely worth studying in more detail. I Kxb4 75. Kd6. really enjoyed Gata’s lecture and found 74. b5 e4 75. b6 e3 76. Ka8 e2 77. b7 e1=Q that for such a high-level player, he is 78. b8=Q, Draw agreed. surprisingly attuned to the need to state the basic positional concepts behind the Of course, you don’t need to be a genius A very instructive knight endgame. moves he’s showing on the board. If there to play this position as White. The following were any long or complicated variations in moves are pretty standard. his lecture, it was only at absolutely key 13. g4 Nd7 14. g5 Nf8 Three pawns running interference moments; otherwise he tried to communi - GM Baadur Jobava (FIDE 2730, GEO) cate his view of the aesthetic aspect of This is rather passive looking, but Black GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2744, USA) the game and the logical flow of play. is effectively defending the h7-square. ACP Golden Classic (7), Amsterdam, Netherlands, Organizer Al Losoff made a great move in 15. Rf3 Ne7 16. Rh3 Nf5 17. Qf3 Rd8 07.22.2012 arranging a lecture by the U.S. champion! On Saturday night there was the Spirits To make sure the d5-pawn is protected (see diagram top of next column) of Chess, a blitz tournament with eight after Bxf5.

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Your reporter, U.S. Women’s Champion GM Irina Krush, rented a Chevy Camaro for part of her journey to Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of Irina Krush

18. Ne2 Qb4 19. Ng3 Qxb2 20. Rb1 Qxa2 21. with an uncertain 1/3. It looked like the a draw. It was disappointing not to have Nxf5 exf5 22. Bxf5 Rac8!? 23. Rf1 players provided a good show for the people been able to create more of a fight in this who stayed up late enough to watch. critical money round, but his effort in Of course not 23. Bxc8 Qxb1+. playing a grueling schedule while feeling ill 23. ... Qb2 24. Bxc8 Let’s discuss the runners up at the and still playing well enough to be in National Open. Seven people were half a contention for first place looked pretty Also possible was 24. Bxh7+!? Nxh7 25. point behind Gata and could have caught valiant to me, especially when a very Qh5. him with a last-round win. One of them reasonable looking alternative had been to 24. ... Rxc8 25. Qxd5 Rc2, Draw agreed later. was my coach Giorgi Kacheishvili, another spend a few days in bed drinking tea and my friend Alex Lenderman. downing Cold-Fx. Giorgi almost didn’t play in the National On paper, Alex had the easiest pairing Open. He had come to assist me in San of all the four-pointers needing to leap to Francisco, and that illness I had ... well, he five; he was facing FM Joel Banawa, came down with something similar a few outrating him by more than 200 FIDE days after me. Because of that, he played in points. And he was white. It’s about as the two-day schedule rather than the three- promising a final-round scenario as can day in order to give himself an extra day to be. But things are rarely as easy as they recover. The two-day was a brutal section, appear on paper. Banawa had just de - with a small number of strong players facing feated GM Ioan Cristian Chirila on his each other in three Game/45’s before way to four points, and he wasn’t ceding merging into the three-day. There was even any ground to Alex either. In fact, Joel a grandmaster pairing in round one, be - was better at various points in their game. tween Maurice Ashley and Alejandro But Alex managed to trick him and won a 1 I have kindly deleted the remaining Ramirez. Giorgi got to 2 ⁄2/3 facing one pawn, resulting in the following position: moves since they do feature some really international master and two grandmasters, awful moves from me. then took a bye for round four. In round five he won a great positional Timur and Gata tied for first, and blitz game against IM John Bryant. He was Alex’s tricks specialist GM Max Dlugy (and former USCF paired with Cuban GM Yuniesky Quesada GM Aleksandr Lenderman (2699) president—see his “My Best Move” in the Perez in the last round, but mixed up moves FM Joel Banawa (2438) July 2014 Chess Life) came in third. I was in the middlegame and wound up with a National Open (6), Las Vegas, Nevada, 06.15.2014 happy with my fourth-place finish, as I’m pretty prospect-less (although the computer definitely no blitz specialist and started says equal) position when Quesada offered (see diagram top of next page)

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played the tournament, I didn’t qualify for any gift certificate. Fortunately, several generous souls were willing to make a certificate donation, and I wound up with a number of new chess books. Who were these generous souls? Well, two of them have names that begin with the letter G and ... both have been mentioned in this article! And we also have an anonymous donor, who came up to me as I was brows - ing in the bookstore and simply offered me his remaining $25. With these certificates in hand, I felt like a kid in a candy store. What move/plan offers the best practical From the other pairs, GM Timur Gareev chances for White? couldn’t break through GM Giorgi Margve- 49. Kg2 Kg7 lashvili’s defenses despite having the bishop pair, and FM Julian Lawson drew GM Alejandro Ramirez pretty quickly to get 1 to 4 ⁄2/6 and secure himself a likely share of the U2500 prize (which he did wind up sharing with Joel Banawa). Hosting the Youth Championship (for kids 14 and under), which included per - form ing a simultaneous exhibition on Saturday evening, doing an autograph session and awarding trophies at the closing was a pleasant experience for me; or ... not make any progress in any other I enjoyed the interaction with the kids and way. their parents. I noticed that there is a great 52. Kg3 first prize for every section, a computer White made a standard move, improving with chess software and videos. Few Black has enough play on the kingside the king with 49. Kg2. Upon deeper reflec - children’s tournaments have such tangible to not fear losing. tion, it would have become clear that rewards, but the nice thing about this White’s main winning attempt—bringing 52. ... Ra7 53. Rd4 Rxa5 54. Rh4+ Kg5 55. particular prize is that if used it’ll actually the king to support the advance of the a- Rxh7, Draw agreed later. help the child make more progress in pawn—would run into the problem of ... chess. 208 kids compet ed; Jean Azcunaga, There is not much to look at after this. Kh5-h4-h3, xh2 and the loss of the entire Teddie Wen, Benjamin Friedlander, and kingside. So then the move 49. h4! might Maxwell Li all took home computers loaded More moves were made but ultimately have revealed itself with the point 49. ... with chess software and videos in addition Alex had to accept the inevitable, complet - Kg7 50. h5! and White trades off this to trophies for winning their respective ing a disappointing evening for my team. weakness or in the event of 50. ... gxh5 51. sections. The last time the three of us were in Vegas, Rxf5, gets into a pawn structure with Congrats to Gata on a well-deserved in December for the North American Open, better winning chances. victory, and to a fantastic team of organ - we decided that if one of us won the izers (Al and Janelle Losoff, Chief TD Bill 50. Kg3 Kh6 51. Kf4 Kh5 tournament, we’d go on the roller coaster Snead) for running an event that has ride at the New York-New York hotel. Giorgi something for everybody! The organiza- (see diagram top of next column) and Alex tied for first, and it was a tional challenge of putting on such a memorable ride. A key position. White can make the multifaceted event is well hidden at the This time, the thrills came from a visit principled 52. Ke5 (52. Ke5 Kh4 53. Kd6 Las Vegas Chess Festival—it feels like one to the bookshop to redeem the traditional Kh3 54. Kc7 Kxh2 55. Kb7 Rh8 56. a6 Kg2 of the smoothest tournaments you can $50 gift certificates that are awarded to any 57. a7 Kxf2) ... attend. player in the National Open with a plus (see second diagram top of next column) score. The only problem was, since I hadn’t

At A Glance National Open Championship

1 Date: June 13-15, 2014 | Location: Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | 609 players | Top Finishers: Open, 1st, 5: Gata Kamsky; 2nd-14th, 4 ⁄2: Lazaro Bruzon Batista, Timur Gareev, Yun Quesada Perez, Aleksandr Lenderman, Giorgi Kacheishvili, Melikset Khachiyan, Giorgi Margvelashvili, Benjamin P. Finegold, Carlos Matamoros, Dmitry Gurevich, Enrico Sevillano, Joel Banawa, Julian W. Landaw; U2200, 1st-5th, 5: Austin Hughes, Talaibek D. Osmonbekov, Karl 1 Tolentino, Anthony Quan Nguyen, Leo C. Creger V; U2000, 1st-2nd, 5 ⁄2: Lamont Holloway, Nicolas Godfrey Johnston; 3rd-6th, 5: Clemen Deng, Eric Hon, Gabriel 1 Sam, Harry Hu Wrasejr; U1800, 1st-2nd, 5 ⁄2: Alex Hall, Dan Huu Nguyen; 3rd-6th, 5: Brock Romero, Reneray Valdez, Martin Stukan, Rishith Susarla; U1600, 1st, 6: Maclain Bonfield; 2nd-7th, 5: Eeswar Sree Kartikey Kurli, James McCarter Taylor, Joseph M. Hubler, Felix Yen, Jarod D. Heap, Michael Brian Orr; U1400, 1st, 1 6: Jonathan Luong; 2nd, 5 ⁄2: Wesly Grant Harston; 3rd, 5: Alex Silverstre; U1200, 1st-4th, 5: Patrick Daniel, Oscar Petrov, James Ray Vick, Enoch Martinez; 5th- 1 6th, 4 ⁄2: Jorge Orlando Trevino, Noemi Trevino; UNR., 1st, 6: John D. Nazario; 2nd, 5: Zhiji Li; 3rd, 4: Lukas Johnson. | Chief Tournament Director: Bill J. Snead.

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The Openings at Norway Chess Norway Chess reﬂects a recent trend that may become Carlsen’s legacy: Players with the white pieces are moving away from lines which can be analyzed too easily by a computer and simply trying to reach a playable position from which they can outplay their opponent.

By GM IAN ROGERS

The ‘No Logo’ Norway Chess tournament Levon Aronian did just that against GM 9. gxf3 g6 10. Be3 d6 11. Qd2 Be6 12. 0-0-0 in Stavanger—so named because the Fabiano Caruana, though the Italian Nd7 sponsor was a betting company whose applied the wise principle that the best way name could not be mentioned under to survive a gambit is to decline it. Norwegian law—was rated by some pun - dits as the strongest 10-player tourna ment of all time. Symmetrical English (A34) Norway Chess was an incredibly hard- GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2815, ARM) fought tournament; after seven rounds GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2791, ITA) the entire field was separated by only a Norway Chess 2014 (10), Stavanger, Norway, point before Sergey Karjakin broke away 06.12.2014 to win ahead of World Champion Magnus Carlsen. 1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 Nc6 3. Nc3 e5!? Such an event always creates new Aiming to play a Botvinnik System (... opening theory, yet in 2014 the traditional g6, ... Bg7, ... Nge7) should White play theoretical battleground of the Sicilian quietly with 4. g3. This is of course Defense—and indeed 1. e4 generally—was 13. f4 playable for White, but Aronian chooses a rare guest. the central break which is the most serious Certainly the players had new ideas ... and White has a promising position, test for 3. ... e5. prepared, but frequently in quieter open - though Aronian later spoilt winning ings. Norway Chess reflected a recent 4. e3 Nf6 5. d4 e4 6. d5 exf3 7. dxc6 bxc6 chances and was forced to concede a draw. trend, pioneered by Carlsen; players with the white pieces are moving away from OPENING EPIC FAIL lines which can be analyzed too easily by a computer and simply trying to reach a playable position from which they can English Opening, outplay their opponent. Flohr-Mikenas System (A18) One of the most suitable openings for GM Alexander Grischuk (FIDE 2792, RUS) this strategy is the amorphic English GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2815, ARM) Opening, so it was no great surprise that Norway Chess 2014 (3), Stavanger, Norway, most of the opening developments came in 06.05.2014 closed lines. So pervasive was this trend that the penultimate round of Norway When the world number two loses his Chess featured four of the five games queen in 15 moves in an English Opening, beginning with 1. c4, with the odd one his opening play is probably not a great out starting with 1. Nf3 (and 2. c4 of 8. e4! model to follow. course). 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. e4 An astonishing new move, in a position where recapture on f3 has been automatic. (see diagram top of next page) THE ARONIAN GAMBIT 8. ... Qc7 3. ... d5 Caruana decides on discretion. After 8. English Opening ... fxg2 9. Bxg2 Qc7 (9. ... d6 10. e5!) 10. The line 3. ... c5 4. e5 Ng8 is not as bad It’s not easy to invent a new gambit f4 d6 11. 0-0 White has attacking chances as it looks, though Korchnoi—who used nowadays, but world number two GM and Black lacks a progressive plan. this line from the 1950s to the 1980s,

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The rest was easy for Grischuk, who space advantage, but Caruana finds a needed only to take due care and attention continuation which renders positional to reel in the point. Aronian resigned at the considerations irrelevant. time control on move 40. 11. ... Ne4! 12. Nd5! STAYING ALERT The only hope to avoid immediate liqui - dation and equality. 12. ... Bxd4 13. Nxc7 Bxa1 14. Be3 Bf6 15. King’s Indian Defense (E60) Nxa8 Nc3 16. Bxa7 Nxa2?! GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2783, RUS) GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2791, ITA) The tricky 16. ... Bh3! is more in keeping Norway Chess 2014 (5), Stavanger, Norway, with Black’s play so far and would lead to 06.08.2014 easy equality. could never decide whether to prefer 5. d4 17. Nc7 Nb4 18. Rd1 Kg7 cxd4 6. Qxd4 or the pawn sacrifice 5. Nf3 This game becomes a variation of the Nc6 6. d4 cxd4 7. Nxd4 Nxe5 8. Ndb5. Symmetrical English Opening by transpo- 4. e5 d4 5. exf6 dxc3 6. bxc3 Qxf6 7. d4 sition and sees an alert Caruana avoid trouble through a tactical shot. For some time this was thought to be too 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 0-0 5. Bg2 direct and the more subtle 7. Nf3 e5 8. c5 6. Nc3 Bd3!? was employed, with some success. 7. ... e5 8. Nf3 Nc6 Dangerous for Black is 8. ... exd4 9. Bg5 Qe6+ 10. Be2. 9. Bg5 Qg6 10. d5 Nb8 11. h4 Nd7

19. f4 Due to the weak b7-pawn, White retains a tiny edge, which Kramnik converted into victory, albeit with a lot of help from Caruana, in 52 moves. 6. ... cxd4 CARLSEN OPENING The alternative 6. ... d6 7. 0-0 Nc6 (Now 7. ... cxd4 8. Nxd4 is ill-timed as White has MASTERCLASS serious queenside pressure because ... Nc6 is unplayable.) 8. d5 Na5 would lead to a King’s Indian main line made popular English Opening (A25) 12. Bd3 e4? more than half a century ago. GM Peter Svidler (FIDE 2753, RUS) GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2881, NOR) “I had analyzed this move but I forgot 7. Nxd4 Qc7 8. Qd3!? Norway Chess 2014 (11), Stavanger, Norway, that I had decided that it was bad,” 06.12.2014 admitted Aronian. 12. ... Qd6 13. Nd2!? Kramnik had previously only employed Nc5 should be satisfactory for Black. the standard 8. b3 in this position. Of course trying to outplay your 8. ... Nc6 9. 0-0 d6 opponent using the English Opening is 13. h5 Qf5? not a risk-free strategy, as Svidler discov - The move 9. ... Ne5 does not win a pawn The only logical follow-up, but fatal. 13. ered in the penultimate round. because of 10. Qe3!. ... Qa6 was necessary, though still very 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 f5 4. d3 tricky for Black after 14. Bxe4 Qxc4 15. 10. b3 Nxd4 11. Qxd4 Bd3! and now both 15. ... Qxd5 16. 0-0 The sharper 4. d4 e4 5. Ng5, an old and 15. ... Qxc3+ 16. Kf1 give White Yasser Seirawan favorite, is more testing fantastic play for the pawn. for Black. 14. Rh4!! exd3 4. ... Nf6 5. g3 Bb4 6. Bg2 Bxc3+! 7. bxc3 d6 8. 0-0 0-0 Finally Aronian stopped to think, for 23 minutes, but it is too late. “I wasn’t (see diagram top of page 38) thinking about resigning,” said Aronian, Black has a position which is considered “but I was thinking about hitting myself!” ideal when played with colors reversed Trying to save the queen via 14. ... Nc5 via the Spassky Sicilian, i.e. 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 walks into 15. Bxe4! Qd7 (15. ... Nxe4 16. Nc6 3. Bb5 g6 4. Bxc6 bxc6 5. d3 Bg7 6. Qe2!) 16. Qe2 Be7 17. Kf1 and Black’s Nf3 d6 7. 0-0 Nf6, a theme which may king is going to be stranded in the center also occur via the Grand Prix Attack (2. f4) (that is in addition to being a pawn down). These positions have the potential to in the Sicilian. With white and an extra 15. Rf4 Nc5 16. Rxf5 Bxf5 17. Nd4 Bd7 18. be very unpleasant for Black should White tempo, the f4 Scilian lines are considered Kf1 finish his development and retain his to offer serious attacking chances via Qe1-

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World-number six GM Sergey Karjakin of Russia topped World Champion GM Magnus Carlsen (and home-country favorite) to win perhaps the strongest ten-player tournament of all time. Photo by Cathy Rogers CL_09-2014_Norway-Openings_AKF_r8_chess life 8/11/14 7:15 PM Page 38

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Black already has a huge attack, though, unusually, Carlsen went astray when the win was easy and Svidler held a draw. FASHION

Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense (C67) GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2771, RUS) GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2881, NOR) Norway Chess 2014 (6), Stavanger, Norway, 06.09.2014 h4, f4-f5, Bh6 and Ng5. With black, “I thought about delaying this with 20. Carlsen can employ similar ideas, though As mentioned, 1. e4 was a rare guest in Kf2 but 20. ... h5! is annoying,” explained the lost tempo should be important. Stavanger, the primary reason being Karjakin. 9. Rb1?! because no one has recently been able to 20. ... Bxf5! break down the Berlin Defense to the Ruy Not, however, if White wastes time on Lopez. This battle between Sergey Karjakin Retaining the piece and allowing 21. e6 moves such as this. and Carlsen was, sadly, typical. would be tempting fate. 9. ... Qe8 10. Qb3? 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. 0-0 21. gxf5 Rxe5 22. Rf1 “A ridiculous move,” said Svidler. “I If White wants a full-blooded struggle 22. f6 Rf5 23. Rf1 Rxf1+ 24. Rxf1 Kd7 simply forgot that his reply was possible. nowadays he tends to avoid 4. 0-0 and go is no improvement—the f-pawn becomes I have a position—not better—I misplayed with 4. d3 as played by GM Veselin Topalov very weak. it to a degree earlier—but perfectly playable against Aronian in the final round. 22. ... Kd7 23. Rad1+ Ke7 24. Rfe1! Kf6 25. —which I can treat in a variety of ways— 4. ... Nxe4 5. d4 Nd6 6. Bxc6 dxc6 7. dxe5 Nf5 Rxe5 Kxe5 26. Rd7 for example 10. c5 d5 and only now (10. 8. Qxd8+ Kxd8 9. h3 ... dxc5 11. Ba3 is very unclear) 11. Qb3 “I hoped I might have something small —but in five more moves I managed to here,” said Karjakin, “but Magnus defend - turn it into a position where I can pretty ed well.” With such an active king Black much resign.” should have few problems in any case. 10. ... b6! 11. Nh4!? 26. ... c5! 27. Kf2 Rf8! 28. Rxc7 Rxf5+ 29. Kg3 Rg5+ 30. Kf2 Rf5+ 31. Ke2 Rh5 32. Rxa7 Rxh3 “This was already a form of desperation,” 33. Rb7 Rh2+ 34. Kd3 Kd5! 35. Rxb6 Rh3+ 36. admitted Svidler. “I just didn’t see any Kd2 Rh2+ 37. Kd3 Rh3+ 38. Kd2 Rh2+, Draw plan for White. It is not necessary to agreed. commit suicide like I did but I am faced by the threat of ... Na5 and ... Bb7 and then The entire game took two hours, most of I will be slightly worse forever; I will never the time being consumed by Karjakin. have any active plan.” Carlsen admitted to having seen the entire 11. ... Na5 12. Qa3 Rb8 13. Be3?! game on his analysis board prior to the 2013 world title match. Such are the perils 9. ... Bd7 of using 1. e4 against a Berlin Defense The modest move which helped Carlsen player. win his world championship match against GM Viswanathan Anand last November, KARJAKIN'S INSPIRED the titlehold er finding no way to achieve any advantage in this line. EXCHANGE SACRIFICE 10. Rd1 Be7 11. g4!? French Defense, Classical System (C11) Anand’s choice here was 11. Nc3. GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2771, RUS) 11. ... Nh4 12. Nxh4 Bxh4 13. Nd2 Kc8 14. GM Simen Agdestein (FIDE 2628, NOR) Ne4 b6 15. Bg5 Bxg5 16. Nxg5 h6! 17. Nxf7! Norway Chess 2014 (3), Stavanger, Norway, Re8! 18. f4 06.05.2014

13. ... f4! 14. gxf4 So far all theory; the players are fol - 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4 lowing a GM Leinier Dominguez Perez- c5 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. Be3 cxd4 8. Nxd4 Qb6 Extremely risky but “otherwise Black GM David Navara game from 2013 where will just build up and White has nothing Black played 18. ... Rf8!? and had to solve (see diagram top of next page) whatsoever to do,” said Svidler. a number of problems after 19. Rxd7! 14. ... Qh5 15. Nf3 Kxd7 20. f5!. However Carlsen has a new Former Norwegian soccer international idea which makes his life far easier. Simen Agdestein, by far the oldest and After 15. fxe5? Ng4 16. Nf3 Rxf3! the 18. ... Be6! 19. Nxh6 gxh6 lowest-rated player in the field, prepared game would be over immediately and this this line of the French Defense especially theme explains why fxe5 cannot be played (see diagram top of next column) for the Norway Chess tournament. Such on moves 17 and 18. was his success that after round five he did 15. ... Bh3 20. f5 not have to face 1. e4 again.

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subsequent mistakes Karjakin was very lucky to draw the game 34 moves later.

SHOCKING, ANTI-POSITIONAL— AND STRONG!

Modern Benoni, Fianchetto Variation (A62) GM Alexander Grischuk (FIDE 2792, RUS) GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2791, ITA) 9. Qd2 turns out not to be winning. 22. Bd6!! Norway Chess 2014 (1), Stavanger, Norway, would have placed Black under intolerable 06.03.2014 The main alternative to gambiting the b- pressure. The first point is that 22. ... pawn, 9. Ncb5!? a6 10. Nf5 has not been Ba5 can be well met by 23. Kc1!! Rxc3 (23. Since Veselin Topalov abandoned the giving White any advantage after 10...... Bxc3 24. Re7+) 24. Kb2!! when White’s Modern Benoni, few top 10 players have Bc5! 11. Nbd6+ Kf8 12. Qh5 Nd8 13. Nxg7! queen is ready to invade without allowing been willing to adopt the opening, but Bxe3! when White can obtain a perpetual any annoying checks. Caruana, who seems braver than most in check after 14. Nxe6+ fxe6 15. Qe8+ but 22. ... Rc6 is a better try, but after 23. the openings, was ready with a powerful not more. Rb8 Rxd6 24. exd6 0-0 ... plan in one of the g3 variations. 9. ... Qxb2 10. Rb1 Qa3 11. Bb5 Nxd4 12. Bxd4 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3 a6 13. Bxd7+ Bxd7 14. Rb3 Qe7 15. Rxb7 Another way to avoid Caruana’s Grünfeld Defense. However instead of venturing a Neo-Grünfeld (3. ... d5), Caruana chooses to head straight for a Modern Benoni. 3. ... Bg7 4. Bg2 c5 5. d5 0-0 6. Nc3 e6 7. Nf3 exd5 8. cxd5 d6 9. 0-0 Re8

White has another spectacular combina - tion 25. Rxd8! Rxd8 26. Qb6 Qxh2+ 27. Ne2 Rc8 28. Qc7!! when the d-pawn will 15. ... Qh4+?! be a winner. 22. ... f6! 23. Nxd5! This turns out to be rather risky. A few days later Agdestein, playing against The line 23. Rxg7 fxe5 24. Bd6 Rxc3 25. Grischuk, improved with 15. ... Qd8! and Qa7 is not a winning try because of 25. ... the game continued 16. 0-0 Rb8 17. Rxb8 Qf1+ 26. Kb2 Qb5+ forcing 27. Kc1. Qxb8 18. f5. Grischuk had believed this to 10. a4 23. ... exd5 be very strong for White but after 18. ... Grischuk is hoping that Caruana will Qc8! Agdestein’s position was rock-solid head back to a main line with 10. ... a6 but and it was later the Norwegian who missed Caruana has other ideas. However 10. winning chances before the game was Nd2 does not force 10. ... a6 either; Black drawn. can venture 10. ... b6!? with the c8-bishop Svidler spent four hours before his eying the a6-square. round seven game against Agdestein trying to refute Black’s play, without success; 10. ... Ne4!? 11. Nxe4 Rxe4 12. Nd2 Rb4! 13. “All lines after 15. ... Qd8 lead to a draw!,” Ra2! he bemoaned. 16. Qf2! Be7 17. g3! Qh3 18. Kd2! Bd8 19. Rhb1 Bc6

(see diagram top of next column) 24. Qe2! Rc7! 25. Rxc7 Bxc7 26. e6!? 20. Bc5!! White could still take a draw with 26. The point behind Karjakin’s play; it is exf6+ Kd7 27. f7 Bd6 28. Bxd6 Kxd6 29. worth an Exchange to prevent Black from Qe5+. castling. 26. ... Bb6!! 27. Bxb6 0-0 28. e7 Re8 29. Bd8 20. ... Bxb7 21. Rxb7 Rc8 22. Kc1? White probably has sufficient compen- Karjakin sees a brilliant idea, but it sation for the Exchange but after some Now there is a risk that Black’s rook will

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find itself stranded after 14. b3 and 15. Aronian’s favorite Ragozin system, now 11. fxg3!!?? Ba3, but Caruana finds a remarkable way considered so annoying that even Carlsen to rescue the rook. has taken it up on occasion. 13. ... a5!! 5. cxd5 exd5 6. Bg5 h6 “I had prepared this a long time ago The old Ragozin system saw the immedi - and I remembered that ... a5 was quite ate 6. ... Nbd7 7. e3 c5 with the idea that important,” said Caruana. “I think Fabiano after ... Qa5, a later ... Ne4 would hit the played the opening exceptionally well,” bishop on g5. Nowadays, however, 6. ... h6 agreed Grischuk. is considered a useful interpolation, though 14. b3 b5! 15. axb5 the positions after 7. Bxf6 Qxf6 can become rather dry. (That plan suited Kramnik After the game the players agreed that down to the ground when he played 15. Ba3 bxa4! 16. Bxb4 axb4 17. Rxa4 Aronian later in the tournament, with Rxa4 18. bxa4 Ba6 would offer Black huge Aronian struggling to hold a draw.) Weird, anti-positional but very ambi - compensation for the Exchange. 7. Bh4 Nbd7 tious. 11. hxg3 Nb6 is very unclear—Black 15. ... Nd7 In the blitz game between the two at the will often go ... Bf8–g7 to shore up the ... and Black soon regained the b5-pawn start of the tournament, Aronian played the kingside—but Carlsen is happy to wreck with a very comfortable position, though immediate 7. ... g5 8. Bg3 Ne4 which his pawn structure for immediate winning only thanks to a Grischuk blunder prompted a pawn sacrifice similar to the pressure. in time trouble. game with 9. Nd2!?. 11. ... Nb6 12. Bd3 Qe7 13. Qf3 Be6 14. a3 8. e3 g5 9. Bg3 Ne4 Bxc3 15. bxc3 0-0-0 16. a4!? SHOCKING, ANTI-POSITIONAL— At first sight this looks scary for Black but AND DODGY! Aronian came up with an excellent solution. 16. ... Bd7! 17. a5 Queen's Gambit Declined, The continuation 17. 0-0 Nxa4 18. c4 Ragozin Defense (D38) was more testing for Black. GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2881, NOR) GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2815, ARM) Norway Chess 2014 (6), Stavanger, Norway, 06.08.2014

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. Nc3 Bb4

10. Nd2! 10. Qc2 Nb6 is considered harmless as Aronian confirmed against GM Igor Lysyj in 2013. 10. ... Nxg3

Grabbing the pawn with 10. ... Nxc3 17. ... Na4! 18. a6 Rhe8! 11. bxc3 Bxc3 is not fatal but after 12. Rc1 Bxd2+ (12. ... Ba5 13. h4!) 13. Qxd2 c6 14. ... and Black reached a near-winning Bd3 White has plenty of compensation position before the world-number-one for the pawn and a much easier position. fought back and won.

Norway Chess 2014 Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Score 1. GM Sergey Karjakin 2771 x ½ 1 1 ½ 0 ½ 1 1 ½ 6 2. GM Magnus Carlsen 2881 ½ x ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 5½ 3. GM Alexander Grischuk 2792 0 ½ x 0 1 1 ½ ½ 1 ½ 5 4. GM Fabiano Caruana 2791 0 ½ 1 x ½ ½ 1 ½ 0 ½ 4½ 5. GM Veselin Topalov 2772 ½ ½ 0 ½ x ½ ½ 0 1 1 4½ 6. GM Levon Aronian 2815 1 0 0 ½ ½ x ½ ½ ½ ½ 4 7. GM Peter Svidler 2753 ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ x ½ ½ ½ 4 8. GM Anish Giri 2752 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ x 0 ½ 4 9. GM Vladimir Kramnik 2783 0 ½ 0 1 0 ½ ½ 1 x ½ 4 10. GM Simen Agdestein 2628 ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ x 3½ Tournament website: http://norwaychess.com/ Norway Chess 2014 Opening Statistics: White won 10 games, Black won seven games, Draw—28 games. White’s winning percentages: 1. e4—8 games—62.5 percent; 1. d4—20 games—57.5 percent; 1. c4—8 games—56.3 percent; 1. Nf3—9 games—33.3 percent

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“How to Grow an American Grandmaster” by Brian Jerauld eration to finances as a key contributor to chess achievement. (April 2014) was one of my favorite articles in Chess Life magazine. My wife and I had recently been victims of identity theft. As a sociologist for Texas A&M International University, I was Because of this, when I tried to use my debit card in a different especially intrigued with the part of the article that concen- state, the bank’s security kicked in keeping me from using it. I trated on the environment a player needs to excel at chess. had to budget what little cash I had on me to have enough food From a sociological perspective, the theory of the environment for the duration of the tournament. Every game I played was as a mandatory ingredient for chess success is very accurate, but under the vicious rumble of a confused stomach. I have always it also makes me question whether this attribution to chess been a big fan of Varuzhan Akobian and when I saw him standing success suggests that the game discriminates against those in front of me, I began to hallucinate that I defeated him for the who have no choice but to accept the environment they are in? prize of a hot dog all the way. Eventually, I drowned the annoying I have spent the past six years going to chess tournaments to sound with multiple glasses of cold water instead. study how people interact in a chess environment. Most of the I lived in Laredo, Texas at the time and when I arrived home time, I find myself not concentrating on my own games for the with a rating ten points lower than I had left with, I immediately sake of examining my surroundings. I realized at the World Open rushed to Logan’s Roadhouse for the biggest steak they had. But in Crystal City, Virginia in 2013 that I had not given any consid- I could not help but wonder how impoverished environments may

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discourage those interested in chess from pursuing the game. I those miles combined since there are few chess communities especially thought of the students from South Laredo, which has between San Antonio and El Paso. Laredo is not the East Coast the reputation for housing the most lower-income families and where you cannot throw a pawn without hitting a GM. It is a city the highest crime rate in the city. Much of the South Laredo that is blind to the fact that they have a resident in Dr. Joel culture follows students into their young adult years and their Sauceda who earlier this year reached a 2005 rating. Those label for being from the “South” went with them. who know him well agree that he plays well above the 2005 mark. When I organized the first collegiate chess club at Laredo When I asked the 2006 Texas state champion how he felt having Community College in 2008, many of my members were from reached over 2000 he modestly responded, “It feels great, but it South Laredo. When I asked one member what motivated her to hasn’t completely set in yet.” join the club, she answered, “Because you provide free food I couldn’t help but ask how he managed to study chess in his and drinks and this may be most of what I eat this weekend.” environment and in a community that is not very interested in chess: That was not the answer I was looking for, but I learned from it. “It is very difficult to play here in Laredo because I have no one my It is enough that these students have to combat poverty and rating or higher to play. I some times wish that people here under - crime in their own neighborhood, but this is not their only stood the game of chess a little better so they can understand my concern. The narrow Rio Grande River level, but when you have a strong passion is the only thing that separates South for something, there is always that desire Laredo from one of the most violent to get better.” When asked if he wished cities in Mexico. Nuevo Laredo, he would have achieved it sooner—“Well Tamaulipas Mexico once supported yeah, a lot of GM’s achieved their status the frightening statistic of 300 at a much younger age than it took me murders a week, and in 2006 it was to reach 2000, but I needed some stability briefly reported as having more daily in my life so I took some years off from deaths than the most danger ous cities chess to go to medical school.” in the Middle East. These numbers I have recently returned home to my are primarily the result of continuous hometown of Houston and no longer drug wars between the Gulf Cartel live in Laredo, but Joel and I are still and “Los Zetas”. Travel into Mexico to close and communi cate often. He has this day is not recommended and become a good friend and I have learned violence contin ues to plague the city a lot from him regarding attitude of Nuevo Laredo. against adversity and his defiance of When one hears of such places, social statistics continues to be an area chess is not the first thing that comes of academic interest to me. After all, to a person’s mind. This is why I feel statistics tells us that he should not it necessary to introduce Dr. Joel have a 2005 rating and should not be Sauceda to the chess world. When I a doctor either. In no way is this to first saw him three years ago, he was suggest that no one has ever overcome across the board from one of Mexico’s harsh life experi ences to do something most fierce competitors. Martin Del great with their lives. The list of people Campo (USCF 2423 rating) was in who have flourished against the odds is danger of losing to Joel Sauceda endless. But those who are familiar (USCF 1986). I remember seeing Del “I love drinking from the with Laredo and understand the culture Campo’s face as it began to perspire. are intimately familiar with the His knees began to dance under the spring of chess admirable accom plishment this young table and his hope began to slowly doctor has achieved. fade. In the end, Del Campo’s expertise knowledge—not Laredo is rich with beautiful Mexican and experi ence survived the incredible American culture. The annual Jalapeno display of chess knowledge by Joel, Festival, the carnival that comes every but I could see the young doctor’s because I am thirsty, but Valentine’s Day, and San Bernardo satisfaction of having given a much Avenue has bragging rights as the only superior player such a difficult time. because it taste good.” place in the country to host an annual After the tournament, he congrat- parade in honor of George Washington. ulated me for having gone a perfect ~DR. JOEL SAUCEDA But behind this curtain of beautiful 5-0 in the tournament (in a much culture, fiestas, and annual celebrations, lower section than his of course) and we began to talk. He was a grim truth is concealed. The spill-over crime from the continuous the sponsor of the tournament which explains why there was one drug wars is slowly pushing its pawns up the board hoping to being held in Laredo in the first place. I was shocked to learn that queen. As of 2010, violent crime in Laredo was higher than the he was from South Laredo and had attended a high school that national violent crime rate average by 22.6 percent. Locally, the at that time had the highest crime and drug rate in the city. His violent crime rate in Laredo was higher than the violent crime rate high school also had the highest dropout and pregnancy rate to of Texas by 9.9 percent. Sadly, re searchers expect these figures the extent that the school opened a child care service to encourage to increase significantly in 2014. students to stay in school. No one in his family encouraged Kidnappings are common in the area because the assumption chess, he had no friends that played chess, and Laredo in by many of the drug cartel members in Mexico is that all general is not a chess community. Currently the next highest- Americans have money and would be willing to pay ransoms. So rated player is 300 points below him and the third highest how does this rest in the mind of a chess player whose job rating is over 500 points less. After that, one would have to travel earns him a six figure income and literally lives two blocks away much further to find someone who even plays chess. from one of the most remote parts of the Rio Grande? “Really, I From Laredo, the nearest grandmaster (GM) to the south is 260 just don’t think about it. If I think about it too much I might lose miles away, to the east 309 miles away, to the north 150 miles, my mind. I guess I just feel safe until it’s time not to feel safe and to the west you would probably have to go further than all anymore, and I try not to cross into Mexico at all. I once had a

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As of 2010, violent crime in Laredo was higher than the national violent crime rate average by 22.6 percent. Locally, the violent crime rate in Laredo was higher than the violent crime rate of Texas by 9.9 percent. Sadly, researchers expect these figures to increase significantly in 2014.

man put a gun to my head because he confused me for someone “I knew I wanted to win specifically at chess, and one day I came else. I had never thought about dying before that night.” One across a Chess Life magazine with a very serious player looking would think that being a pharmacist would not yield any dangers, back at me. The way he looked at the board itself was very but Joel’s experiences are a little different than most doctors: “I inspiring. I turned the pages and read the article: it was Bobby remember once we were getting ready to close for the day when Fischer. I began to study his games and I was amazed at his level a man came to the pharmacy window holding a grenade. I really of thinking. I would never compare myself to Bobby Fischer, but never thought about being in danger at work before that night, I can relate to his passion for the game.” but luckily the police got there fairly quick.” The lesson I have learned from Dr. Joel Sauceda is very simple: With such a strict focus on safety and overcoming social unless it is something tragic, there are really no excuses for not barriers to prepare youths for standardized testing, little room getting better. Some of the biggest obstacles we have for improving has been left for districts to encourage chess. Local scholastic at the game are inside us and not in our surroundings, and while tournaments consist mostly of elementary level kids, but why we some of our social elements could create barriers between us and don’t see them later in high school levels remains a mystery. Local a genuine understanding of the game, the human spirit is not tournament directors have done an excellent job of letting so weak that it cannot overcome these obstacles. schools know there are tournaments, but full support or As a full time pharmacist it is difficult for him to dedicate the enthusiasm never seems to be there. In Laredo there are 35 way he would like, but continues to play chess and has his eyes elementary schools and eight of them have a chess club. Out of on future tournaments. Because of his environment, he cannot 11 middle schools, three have an active chess club. There are also turn to a local GM for advice or play another 2000 plus player six high schools, but only two have active chess clubs while others for practice. Instead, he turns to Rocky movies and Mozart for just play casual games. Ironically, Joel went to a high school that inspiration. But a word of caution, if you happen to find yourself had neither a casual or active chess club. So how does someone across the board from him and your rating is significantly higher, in this environment even get involved with chess? “I was 10-years- don’t underestimate your opponent. old when my uncle got me a chess set for Christmas. I was excited If a man can overcome the things Dr. Joel Sauceda has because I thought it was a checkerboard. But when it was overcome, he just might take some of the fight with him to his explained to me what it was and how the pieces moved, I was next game. Remember that in Rocky IV, Rocky was knocking down taken by the game instantly.” large trees and climbing mountains. He was conquering the Even such immediate passion for a game is difficult to uphold harsh reality of the vicious circumstances of his setting. “I in Laredo. The serious emphasis in South Texas high schools is continue to love chess with a passion. I still study and read books in football. So how does one stay motivated enough to actually and study games—I hope to get better. I love drinking from the achieve a rating over 2000? “Even before I loved chess, I loved spring of chess knowledge—not because I am thirsty, but because to win. I had a cousin who was very good. We played constantly it tastes good.” against each other, but neither one could truly dominate the other. I loved how this felt, but he later moved away and I was left Laredo, Texas economic information (from Wikipedia.org): Laredo's economy is without a partner. I turned to the arcade and was a consistent based on international trade with Mexico. Most major transportation winner there, but I always felt something was missing. I wanted companies have a facility in Laredo. The city's location on the southern end of to win at chess!” It is not an unusual thing for someone to have I-35 close to the manufacturers in northern Mexico promotes its vital role in turned to the arcade. In the ’80s, the Silver Coin video arcade trade between the two nations. Laredo is the largest inland port in the United at Mall del Norte was practically the only source of entertainment States, and Nuevo Laredo the largest in Latin America. Laredo is a shopping in Laredo before it experienced any kind of growth. destination for Mexican shoppers from northern Mexico.

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

Najdorf is Pronounced “Ny-dorf” Despite lending his name to one of the sharpest openings for Black, Najdorf could play ﬁercely from the white side too.

By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

A LOT OF US HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE moves and variations. Note that ** means The b4-pawn is indirectly protected: 16. Najdorf Sicilian (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 that the note to Black’s move is over and ... Bxb4? 17. Na2 (1 bonus point). ** cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6). Many play- White’s move is on the next line. 16. … Kh8 ers actually play it. Some of those even 10. 0-0 Par Score 5 know it’s named after Polish-born Argen- This is a strange looking move, but Naj- tine grandmaster Miguel Najdorf (1910-97), This is safer than castling queenside, dorf divines its purpose. Apparently, it’s whether we pronounce his name correctly which would garner only 3 points part designed to play 17. ... Ng8, hoping for a or not. At his height (the 1950s), Najdorf credit. trade of bishops.** was certainly one of the best players in the 10. … h6 17. Nb5 Par Score 6 world. Here we offer a game, not with Naj- dorf having black, but one in which he had 11. Bh4 Par Score 5 Najdorf is agreeable to the exchange of white. His opponent was K. Pilz in a game bishops and prepares to take control of d6 contested in Warsaw in 1934. From it, we White maintains the pin. After 11. ... g5 and c7. can see that the young Najdorf wasn’t too 12. Bg3, Black has only weakened his 17. … Nb8 bad with the white pieces either. The game castled position. began: 11. … Qa5 What’s this? A change of plan? Black capriciously decides to keep his king- The queen steps out of the pin, into a ** bishop, relocating his knight in order to Nimzo-Indian, Classical Variation (E38) brave new world. contest c7.** Miguel Najdorf 12. a3 Par Score 5 18. Bg3 Par Score 5 K. Pilz Warsaw, 1934 The threat is 13. b4, forking queen and Najdorf heads his bishop to either c7 or bishop (1 bonus point). Maybe the black d6. White is now the party who wants the queen is not so safe at a5. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 c5 5. dark-square bishop trade. dxc5 Bxc5 6. Nf3 d5 7. Bg5 dxc4 8. e3 0-0 9. 12. … Be7 18. … Na6 Bxc4 Nbd7 The bishop withdraws.** This is more or less forced. Black can’t 13. b4 Par Score 5 allow 19. Bc7.** It’s not a fork, but the queen is still 19. Bd6 Par Score 5 attacked and has to find a safe square. Najdorf forces off the dark-square bish- … 13. Qb6 ops on his terms. If 13. ... Qc7, then 14. Nb5 (1 bonus 19. … Ng8 point); or if 13. ... Qd8, then 14. Rfd1 (1 bonus point more).** Black has an embarrassment of poverty. If 19. ... Bxd6?, then 20. Rxd6 traps the 14. Rfd1 Par Score 5 queen (1 bonus point). The same goes for The right rook! The queen-rook will find 19. ... Re8? 20. Bxe7 Rxe7 21. Rd6 (1 employment on the b- or c-files. bonus point). And on 19. ... Qd8, White builds with 20. Ne5 and Black is hard Now make sure you have the above posi- 14. … a5 pressed to find moves.** tion set up on your chessboard. As you ** play through the remaining moves in this Black assails the advanced b-pawn. 20. Ne5 Par Score 6 game, use a piece of paper to cover the 15. Rab1 Par Score 5 White builds and waits. As mentioned article, exposing White’s next move only before, Black has trouble finding decent after trying to guess it. If you guess cor- And not 15. b5 (only 2 points part credit), moves. rectly, give yourself the par score. turning over c5 to Black’s knight. Sometimes points are also rewarded for 15. … axb4 20. … g6 second-best moves, and there may be bonus points—or deductions—for other 16. axb4 Par Score 4 21. Bxe7 Par Score 5

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

Problem I Problem II Problem III ABCs of Chess Get Out of Check Pin Trapping 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. September Exercise: One of the best ways to reinforce your learning is to explain what you’ve assimilated to others. As you try to put variations into concrete language that can be understood without the aid of board Problem IV Problem V Problem VI and chess pieces, you’re forced to Trapping Fork Smothered Mate think more conceptually. You leave the linear plane for the world of global comprehension. True, most teachers deal with basic stuff, but that’s where practically all of us started: in classrooms, where complex ideas were reduced to clear, simple, easy to understand concepts. Even grandmasters need to know the basics.

The sacrifice 21. Nxg6+ fxg6 22. Qxg6 26. Rxe6 Par Score 6 suggests itself, but accept only 2 points Accept only 5 points part credit for 26. part credit for it right now. The sacrifice Bxe6+ Bxe6 27. Qxe6+, with four passed works better if the g8-knight can be lured pawns for the piece and a continuing away from defense of the castled position. attack. For example, if 27. ... Rf7, then 28. … 21. Nxe7 Rd7 Rf8 29. Qg6+ Kh8 30. Rxf7 Rxf7 31. Rxb4 etc. The text sets up various discov- 22. Rd6 Par Score 5 eries (27. Rg6 mate or 27. Rxc6+ winning the queen). Add 1 bonus point for seeing all This compels the knight to shield the of that. queen. 26. … Bxe6 22. … Nc6 The white rook has to be removed, since View this issue using our online viewer at 23. Nxg6+ Par Score 6 if 26. ... Rf7, then 27. Re8 is mate (1 bonus uschess.org. Click on Chess Life Magazine then ** point). On-Line Viewer. You can also download a PDF of … 23. fxg6 27. Bxe6+ Par Score 4 this issue and a .pgn file of all the games in this issue. 24. Qxg6 Par Score 4 Black’s reply is forced. 27. … Rf7 The black king has been stripped of its TOTAL YOUR SCORE TO DETERMINE pawn cover. White has capturing threats 28. Qg6+ Par Score 5 at e6 and h6 (1 bonus point if you saw YOUR APPROXIMATE RATING BELOW: both). Also threatened is 25. Bd3 and 26. White piles up on the pinned rook. Qh7 mate (1 bonus point). 28. … Kh8 Total Score Approx. Rating 24. … Naxb4 95+ 2400+ Or if 28. ... Kf8, then 29. Qxf7 mate (1 Black can’t stop everything, so he con- bonus point).** 81-94 2200-2399 tents himself with stopping Bc4-d3. This 29. Bxf7 Par Score 4 66-80 2000-2199 gives defensive chances, especially if Black 51-65 1800-1999 can find time to move the queen to c5.** The only defense against 30. Qh6 mate 25. Qxh6+ Par Score 5 (1 bonus point) is to move the c6-knight, 36-50 1600-1799 say 29. ... Ne5, but that drops the queen, 21-35 1400-1599 White collects another pawn, while forc- 30. Qxb6; and if 30. ... Nxf7, then 31. ing the black king to g8, where it is subject Qd4+ picks off the b4-knight, with a full 06-20 1200-1399 to a diagonal check at e6. queen ahead. So ... 0-05 under 1200 25. … Kg8 29. … Black resigned

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

An Endgame “Selfie” An example of saving a draw from a seemingly disastrous position.

By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

IN ALL ASPECTS, THE 2014 U.S. Cham- equates to suicide as well. Nevertheless, pionship was an unforgettable event. The I decided to make a few more moves before conditions were impeccable, the commen- resigning—miracles can still happen, or tary thrilling, and the countless chess so the platitude goes … fans who made their way to the club or 47. ... h6+ watched online contributed to the atmos- phere of fighting, tooth-and-nail chess. The immediate 47. … Qxg4+ is even There were many memorable games and worse, since Black will have to deal with brilliant individual performances, and a weak pawn on h7. endgame fans (yes, those do exist!) were 48. Kh4+ Qxg4+ 49. Kxg4 a5 treated to some captivating action in both sections. This month, I am examining one Paradoxically, hopeless positions are of my own endings from the tournament. usually the easiest ones to play. Of course, I try to avoid tooting my own horn when- Black cannot allow 50. a5, burying the underestimated. Understandably enough, ever possible, but I feel that this endgame bishop alive. For instance, 49. ... Kg7 50. my opponent deems this position an excep- —and I will not reveal anything more at a5 Kf6 51. Kh5 Kg7 (51. ... Bc8 52. Kxh6 tion to the rule. Black’s only conceivable this point—is worthy of an exception. Bg4 53. Kh7 is hopeless as well) 52. Bf5 source of counterplay is the bishop, which Without further ado, let’s plunge in and Kf6 53. Be6 Kg7 54. f5 and Black is in will never be able to reach c8. The brazen get our hands dirty! Zugzwang. … Ba6-Bxc4 also looks absurd, since 50. b3 White’s bishop will have plenty of time to stop the b-pawn—or so we both assumed, A king intrusion Cementing the pawn chain and (osten- until I realized that this assertion is flawed. GM Alexander Onischuk (2742) sibly) preventing any monkey business Unless White brings his pawn to h5 and GM Daniel A. Naroditsky (2632) with … Ba6. as long as Black’s king remains on f6, Bf5 2014 U.S. Chess Championship (10), 05.18.2014 50. ... Kg7 51. Bf5 will always fail to … h6-h5+. Moreover, Bg8 meets with … Kg7, forcing the bishop back Black’s bishop has been confined to a to e6! I pounced without a second thought. maximum security prison! 52. ... Ba6! 51. ... Kf6 Only now did my opponent realize that To reel in the full point, White must his planned 53. Kh5 leads only to a draw devise a plan. In principle, this is not very after 53. ... Bxc4! 54. bxc4 b3 55. Bg8 difficult; with the bishop incarcerated, (55. Kg4 actually loses after 55. ... b2 56. White needs to find a way to win the h- Bf5 and now the aforementioned 56. ... pawn while keeping Black’s bishop locked h5+ seals the deal) 55. ... Kg7 56. Be6 out. To this end, White will maneuver his Kf6. In fact, White has only one way to king to h5 and push the f-pawn as long prevent … Bxc4: as necessary to distract Black’s king from 53. h4 BLACK TO MOVE the h6-pawn. After that, it will be a simple matter of pushing the unstoppable h- An elegant idea. 53. ... Bxc4 54. bxc4 After a disastrous blunder in a dead pawn. b3 appears to work, but White secures equal position, I lost a crucial pawn on f5 Onischuk clearly arrived at the same the f5-square with 55. h5! and is just in and was forced to allow White’s king way conclusion, and confidently initiated the time to stop the pawn. However, I now inside my camp. Indeed, the position on seemingly decisive sequence: realized that f5+ will never be possible, the board appears utterly hopeless for 52. Be6 since the pawn will block the b1-h7 diag- Black: the queen trade loses immediately onal and … Bxc4 will actually win the since 47. ... Qxb2 48. Qe6+ Kh8 49. Qe8+ (see diagram top of next column) game. White’s only chance, then, is to Kg7 50. Qe7+. With an extra passed pawn, induce Zugzwang and force my bishop an active king, and an unthinkably passive Regardless of the position, the notion of away from a6, but how does White evict bishop on b7, though, trading queens counterplay should never be scoffed at or the king from the sixth rank?

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

Problem I: 1500 Level Problem II: 2000 Level The endgame cavalry GM Joshua Friedel (FIDE 2610) WIM Viktorija Ni (2308) GM Timur Gareev (2757) Ashritha Eswaran (2208) The great Soviet chess master and St. Louis, 2014 St. Louis, 2014 trainer Orest Averkin repeatedly claimed that endgames are at least 90 percent tactics. To be sure, this is somewhat of an exaggeration, but even though an ending might appear perfectly straightforward, improbable saving motifs have a way of materializing out of the clear blue sky. Always expect the unexpected. See the solutions on page 71. WHITE TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE

53. ... Kg6 59. ... Bxc4 60. bxc4 b3 61. Bg8 Kg7 with My opponent spent almost all of his a draw. remaining time calculating 74. f6+, and For a second, I grew rather worried that 59. Bd7 Ke7 60. Bf5 Kf6 61. Be6 came to the conclusion that White is unable 54. Bd7 wins the game, since 54. ... Kf6 to make progress. Indeed, after 74. ... Kxf6 allows 55. Kh5 Kg7 56. Bg4 and White is White is trying very, very hard to make 75. Kxh6 Bg4 White’s bishop is tied to c2, back on track, but the improbable 54. ... progress, but his efforts are in vain. and White has nothing better than to repeat h5+ 55. Kf3 Bxc4! actually wins! After 56. 61. ... Kg6 moves with 76. Kh7 (76. h5 Be2 and White bxc4 b3, it turns out that White has no must force a draw with 77. Bd3 Bd1 78. way to get his bishop on the right diagonal: Of course, the extremely cooperative Bc2) 76. ... Kf7 77. Bg6+ Kf8 (the careless 57. Ke4 b2 58. Bf5+ Kf6 and White cannot 61. ... Bb7?? lost after 62. Kh5 Kg7 63. 77. ... Kf6 actually loses to 78. h5 Bd1 79. defend his bishop and move his king away f5 with f6+ to follow. h6 Bxb3 80. Kg8 Bxd5+ 81. h7 Bxc4+ 82. at the same time. 62. Kf3 Kf6 Kf8 and the pawn promotes) 78. Bc2 Kf7. 54. Kg3 74. Kg4, Draw Agreed. As it turns out, the audacious 62. ... White’s problem is exacerbated by the h5 drew as well, since White has no way I was elated after saving this endgame, fact that he will never be able move the of stopping … Bxc4, winning the h-pawn, but I was still convinced that White missed h-pawn, as h4-h5 will lock the king out and stopping … Bf5 at the same time. For a win somewhere. Let us return to the once and for all. With this move, White instance, 63. Ke4 Kf6 64. Bd7 Bb7 65. position after 51. ... Kf6: initiates a series of maneuvers designed Be8?! Bc8 66. Bxh5 Bf5+ 67. Ke3 Bc2 to trick me into allowing Zugzwang, but and White must now tread carefully! by now, pure determination had taken 63. Ke3 Ke7 over. 54. ... Kf6 55. Bh3 Bb7

With the king removed from g4, Black’s bishop can take a break. As soon as White moves his king to g4, it must reposition back to a6 to parry Kh5. 56. Bd7

Of course, 56. Kg4 Bc8+ leads nowhere. 56. ... Ke7 57. Be6 Kf6 58. Kg4 Ba6 In perfect hindsight, it is clear that White has no time to spare; after 52. Be6 Ba6, White had to waste golden time on stopping … Bxc4, allowing Black’s king Time to rest the king. Of course, there to reach g6 in time. But what about the was nothing wrong with 63. ... Bb7 or 63. immediate 52. Bd7? Then, on 52. ... Ba6 ... h5. 53. Kh5, 53. ... Bxc4 is no longer possible: 64. Ke4 Kf6 54. bxc4 b3 55. Be8! (this is the key dif- ference; on e6, the bishop does not have Back to work! an equivalent route to the b1-h7 diagonal) 65. Bd7 Ke7 66. Bh3 Kf6 67. Kf3 Bb7 68. Bd7 55. ... b2 56. Bg6 and White stops the Ba6 69. Kg4 Ke7 70. Bf5 Kf6 71. Bc2 pawn. 52. ... Kg6 is therefore forced, but now White is able to reach the target posi- Finally! With simple maneuvering lead- tion: 53. Kh4 Ba6 54. Bg4 and White will ing nowhere, my opponent tries to trick After Black’s 53rd move, the same posi- prevail in familiar fashion, trading the f- me one last time, but in doing so, finally tion arose—with Black’s king on g6. pawn for the h-pawn. Even now, I find it releases the bishop out of its cage. Fortunately, for me, this makes no differ- very difficult to believe that White’s 52nd ence, since 59. Kh5 meets the familiar 71. ... Bc8+ 72. Kh5 Kg7 73. f5 Bd7 move actually let the win slip.

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

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9 GM Melikset Khachiyan CA 110.40

10 GM Bartlomiej Macieja TX 100.21

11 GM Timur Gareev NV 100.11

12 GM-elect Darwin Yang TX 94.38

13 IM Ricardo De Guzman CA 89.58

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http://BayAreaChess.com/usg60g30. [email protected]. T: 919- texas/hilton-garden-inn-south-padre-island-BROSPGI/index.html. Boards 265-7560. W. and pieces provided. Bring clocks, digital only. W. Nationals Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 24-25, PENNSYLVANIA 2014 U.S. Blind Chess Championship - NOTE DATE CHANGE SEPT. 14-21, FLORIDA NOTE DATE CHANGE: Oct. 24-25 NOT Oct. 10-11. USCF & U.S. Braille 2014 U.S. Senior Open Chess Association (USBCA) are sponsoring this USCF National event. 4 Grand Prix 6SS, G/90 increment 30. Aboard the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas SS or 4 RR (depends on # of players), G/135 d0. Holiday Inn Express out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Open to USCF members born on or before Hotel (newly renovated), 5311 Campbells Run Road (near airport), Pitts- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! September 15, 1964. $$5,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $1,250-800- burgh, PA 15277, (412) 788-8400. Free shuttle to/from airport. EF: Free. SEPT. 13-14, MARYLAND 500-300, U2300 $500-300, U2000 $300-150, U1800 $300-150, U1500/UNR Reg.: Onsite - Thurs. Oct. 23: 6-8pm, Fri. Oct. 24: 9-9:30am. Rds.: (ten- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 $300-150. Commemorative Clocks top 3. Trophies top age 50-54, 55- tative), Fri. Oct. 24 not Oct. 10: 10-4, Sat. Oct. 25 not Oct. 11: 9-3. Prize UMBC Championship 59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and over 75. Top finisher born on or before Fund: $1,400 GTD: 1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, 4th: $100, $100- 5SS, G/90, +30incr. University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 January 1, 1954 will be the official USCF entrant to the World Senior Best player U1400, $100- Class E (1000-1199), $100- Class F (800-999), Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd floor). Open: (All) $$1260: Championship in Kalabaka, Greece 10/25-11/6. EF: $125 with cruise $100- Best Unrated players. NOTE: All players must be classified as $400-300-200 Gtd., Class prizes $120 ea. to top U2300, U2100, U1900. reservation. Rounds: Monday to Saturday one round daily at 1:30 pm. Legally Blind and bring proof. You must also be a current member of Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2014-2015 UMBC Chess In order to accommodate port visits up to two 1/2 point byes or 1 full the USCF for $18 a year. You can join the USCF at the event! HR: $128 Champion. Certificates & UMBC Class titles to top UMBC students U2200, point bye may be requested in any of the first 4 rounds. You must book nite; code: USB. Contact: Rick Varchetto, [email protected]. U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, & Unr. All prospective members your cruise with Card Player Cruises at 888-999-4880 or 702-655-0919 Phone: (h) 304-636-4034, (c) 304-614-4034 or Joan DuBois, tla@uschess. of any UMBC Chess Team for academic year 2014-2015 must play in or on line at www.CardPlayerCruises.com/brochures/2014/booking- org, (c) 931-200-3412. this section. Free ent. to GMs, $50 deducted from any prizes. U1800: eastcarib2014.html. Info: www.VegasChessFestival.com/senior2014/ Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (U1800/Unr.) $$1080 b/40: $350-250-150, Class prizes $110 ea. to top or Alan Losoff 702-510-8882. NS. W. NC. U1600, U1400. No Unr. player may win more than $250 in this section. OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR 1-2, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN See separate TLA for rated beginners tournament held 9/13. All: EF: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) $50 if postmarked by 9/1, $60 later, $10 less if under age 20. Reg.: 2014 U.S. Class Championship SEPT. 27, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 8:30-9:30am Sat., Rds.: 10-3-7:30pm Sat, 10:30-3:30pm Sun. Byes: Up TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 6SS, G/120 +30 (2.5 day: rds. 1-3: G/90 d5, 2day rds. 1-3 G/61 d5). to three 1/2-pt. byes avail. in Rds. 1-5 if req’d at least 1 hr. before Rd. 2014 U.S. Game/60 Championship Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, (before Rd. 2 for any Rd. 4-5 bye), but only at most one 1/2-point bye in Hotel: 4SS, G/60 d6 - $12,000 b/289 fully paid entries - 60% guaranteed. Santa CA 95054. Park free & watch 49ers host the Rams on Sunday. Rds. 4-5. HR: La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1734 West Nursery Rd., Linthicum, Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA $99 at Biltmore (see link athttp://BayAreaChess.com/usclass or call MD 21090, 410-859-2333, www.lq.com (From I-95, take Exit 47A onto 95054. Park free.Hotel: $85 at Biltmore (408)988-8411. In 6 sections: 408-988-8411 with group ID 1269063). Prize Fund: 20,000 b/277 (73% I-195 towards BWI Airport. Take Exit 2A onto 295 north towards Balti- Open Section (2000+): $1,500 700 300 100 100 Top u2200 $200, 100. guar).Sections & Prizes: 2200+ (FIDE rated) $3,000-1,500-700-300, more; take first exit, bearing right onto West Nursery Road.) Directions 1800-1999 Section: $1,000 400 200 100 100. 1600-1799 Section: 2000-2199: $1,500-700-300-200 1800-1999: $1,500-700-300-200, to UMBC: Take Exit 47B off I-95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Lot 9 $1,000 400 200 100 100. 1400-1599 Section: $1,000 400 200 100 100. 1600-1799: $1,500-700-300-200, 1400-1599: $1,500-700-300-200, or 16. Ent: Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, UMBC, Attn: Championship, 1200-1399 Section: $1,000 400 200 100 100. Under 1200 Section: 1200-1399: $1,000-500-200-150,1000-1199: $1,000-500-200-150. Unr 1000 Hilltop Cir., Baltimore, MD 21250. Make out check to UMBC. For $1,000 400 200 100 100. Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. EF: $69, after max $300 exc Open. Oct 2014 Supp, CCA min, and TD discretion used to more information: [email protected], (410) 455-8499, www.umbc. 9/20 $89. Play-up: $20. GM free, IM free before 9/17 (EF subtr from place players accurately. Reg.: Fri 10-11am, Fri 6-6:30pm, & Sat 8:30- edu/chess. W. prize for all free entries). DISCOUNT: $119 if registering for both U.S. 9am. Rds.: 3-day: Fri 11:30a, 5:30p, Sat 11:30a, 5:30p, Sun 9:30a 3p. G/30 (9/28) and U.S. G/60 (9/27).Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed must 2.5-day: Fri 7p, Sat 10a, 1:45p, 5:30p, Sun 9:30a 3p. 2-day: Sa 9:30a, SEPT. 14, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN commit by start of Rd. 2. Reenter with 1/2pt bye in Rd. 1 for $33. Sept 12:15p, 2:45p, 5:30p, Su 9:30a 3p.Byes: Two 1/2 pt bye allowed must TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2014 Supp, CCA min, TD disc used to place players accurately. SIDE commit by start of Rd. 3. EF: $109, after 10/21 $134. Playup +$25. GM 2014 Westwood Fall Open KIDS EVENT for K-12 students rated under 1000: 4SSxG/60 d6 in 5 free, IM free before 10/15 (EF subtr from prize for all free entries). 5SS, G/45 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open sec- sections based on rating: 800-999, 600-799, 400-599, 200-399, u200. KIDS 1-DAY SIDE EVENT on NOV 2 for K-12 students rated under tion, EF: $60; $50 LACC members. Free new/renewing LACC members. Prizes: Trophies to Top 15 players in each section and Top 5 Clubs & 1000: 5SS x G/30 d5 in 5 sections based on rating: 800-999, 600-799, $5 off if notified by 9/13. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am. Rds.: 10, 12, 1:45, Top 5 Schools in each section. Top 3 players count for team score. EF: 400-599, 200-399, u200. U1000 Prizes: Trophies to Top 15 players in 3:15, 4:45. Byes: Up to two 1/2 pt. byes available. Prizes: $$ 1,500 $49, after 9/20 $69. DISCOUNT: $79 if registering for both U.S. G/30 each section and Top 5 Clubs & Top 5 Schools in each section. Top 3 (b/45 - $750 Guaranteed). 1st-5th: $400-200-100-50-50 U2000: $100. (9/28) and U.S. G/60 (9/27). Play-up: $20. Schedule for all sections: players count for team score. EF:$39, after 10/21 $54. Playup: +$10. U1800: $200- $100; U1600: $100–Digital Clock; U1400: $100-Clock. Ent: On-site Reg: 8:30-9am. Rounds: 9:30a, 12:30p, 3p, 5:30p. Blitz Event: Change fee: +$20. U1000 Rds: Reg: 8:30-9am. Rounds: 9:30a, 11a, LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795- G/5 d0; Reg: Sun, 9/28, 5-5:45pm, Rounds 6-7:45p, total 8-10 rounds. 12:30p, 2:00p, 3:30p. Blitz Side Event: G/5 d0; Reg: Sun, 9/28, 8- 5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: EF: $14, $16 onsite. 75% of EFs returned as prizes. Reg. online: http:// 8:15pm, Rounds 8-10:30p, total 8-10 rounds. EF: $12, $15 onsite. 75% Free on streets, BoA, or basement. BayAreaChess.com/my/usg60g30 or mail payments to BayAreaChess, of EFs returned as prizes. Reg. online: http://bayareachess.com/my/ SEPT. 16, NEW YORK 1639 A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Rfnd fee: $20. Organizers: Dr. usclass or Mail payments to BayAreaChess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Judit Szatary and Dr. Salman Azhar. TDs: NTD Tom Langland, NTD John CA 95035. Rfnd fee: $20. Organizers: Dr. Judit Sztaray and Dr. Salman Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated McCumiskey, and others. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/usg60g30. Azhar. TDs: NTD Tom Langland and NTD John McCumiskey, and others. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ and players with a plus score in any [email protected]. T: 919-265-7560. W. Info: http://bayareachess.com/usclass. [email protected]. T: MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $620 GTD: 250- 408-409-6596. W. 150-100.Top U2400 60, Top U2300 30, Biggest upset 30. EF: $40, Mbr SEPT. 28, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Rds.: Reg.: t TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $30. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. a entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th 2014 U.S. Game/30 Championship DEC. 27-30, TEXAS 5SS, G/30 d5 - $8,000 b/193 fully paid entries - 60% guaranteed. Santa 2014 Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA University of Texas at Brownsville. 6SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 95054. Park free. Hotel: $85 at Biltmore (408)988-8411. In 4 sections: Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island, TX. FIDE rated (tournament will SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, FLORIDA Open Section (1900+): $1,500, 700, 300, 100, Top u2100 $200 100.1600- use FIDE rules). Intercollegiate Tournament Format: 4-Player Teams, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 1899 Section: $1,000, 400, 100, 100. 1300-1599 Section: $1,000, 400, up to 2 alternates. Open to university, college, community college, and 22nd annual Southern Open 100, 100. Under 1300 Section: $1,000, 400, 100, 100. Unr capped at technical college teams from North and South America and the Caribbean. 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham 200 exc in Open. EF: $69, after 9/20 $89. Play-up: $20. GM free, IM Teams must supply letter from their universities stating that the players Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Free parking. free before 9/17 (EF subtr from prize for all free entries). DISCOUNT: meet eligibility requirements—for more details go online to www.col- $$14,000 based on 180 paid entries (re-entries & U1300 count half), $119 if registering for both U.S. G/30 (9/28) and U.S. G/60 (9/27). legechess.org. EF: $200/team by 12/5, $240 thereafter and at site. $8400 (60% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit by start of Rd. 2. Reenter Prizes: trophies or plaques to top 6 teams, 1st-place in Divisions II $1800-900-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under with 1/2pt bye in Rd. 1 for $33. Sept 2014 Supp, CCA min, TD discr used (2000-2199), Division III (1800-1999), Division IV (1600-1799), and 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top Under to place players accurately. SIDE KIDS EVENT for K-12 students rated Division V (U1600) Team, Top international team, Top Women’s team, 1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1500 under 1000: 5SSxG/30 d5 in 4 sections based on rating: 800-999, 600- Top alternate, Top boards 1-4, Top community college, Top four-year (no unr) $400-200. Under 1300: $600-300-200-100, top Under 1100 (no 799, 400-599, 200-399, u200. Prizes: Trophies to Top 15 players in each small college (under-5,000 enrollment), biggest team-upset, biggest unr) $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, section and Top 5 Clubs & Top 5 Schools in each section. Top 3 players individual upset. Reg.: Deadline 4 p.m. 12/27 Rds: Rd. 1: 12/27 6 pm, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player count for team score. EF: $49, after 9/20 $69. DISCOUNT: $79 if regis- Rd. 2: 12/28 10 am, Rd. 3: 5 pm, Rd. 4: 12/29 10 am, Rd. 5: 5 pm, and “team” combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Team average tering for both U.S. G/30 (9/28) and U.S. G/60 (9/27). Play-up: $20. Rd. 6: 12/30 9 am. Opening reception: 12/27 at 4 p.m. Closing ceremony: must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams Schedule for all sections: On-site Reg: 8:30-9am. Rounds: 9:30a, 11a, 12/30 at 3 pm. ENT: UTB Chess Program, Student Union 1.20, One West must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 9/20; teammate pairings avoided 1p, 2:30p, 4p. Blitz Event: G/5 d0; Reg: Sun, 9/28, 5-5:45pm, Rounds University Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520. INFO: [email protected]. but possible. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1300 or $500 U1700. 6-7:45p, total 8-10 rounds. EF: $14, $16 onsite. 75% of EFs returned as Phone (956) 882-5761. HR: $85-85-85-85 + tax (up to 4 in a room with Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 9/17, $110 prizes. Reg. online: http:// BayAreaChess.com/my/usg60g30 or Mail 2 breakfasts included daily per room). FREE: parking, wifi, refrig and phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/15, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by payments to BayAreaChess, 1639 A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. microwave in every room. Reserve by 12/11 for chess rate. (956) 761- 9/10, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 Rfnd fee: $20. Organizers: Dr. Judit Szatary and Dr. Salman Azhar. 8700 Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island, 7010 Padre Blvd., South hours before game. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. U1300 Section TDs: NTD Tom Langland, NTD John McCumiskey, and others. Info: Padre Island, TX 78597. http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ EF: all $40 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually

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used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper mag- the HAROLD Steen Chess rate. Entries & Info: Dr. Ed Mandell, All 6:15-6:45. Max three byes, req. at entry. Blitz rated. Marshall CC, 23 W. azine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young The King’s Men, 586) 558-4790. Email address: allthekingsmench@ 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, aol.com. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, CONNECTICUT Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, SEPT. 20, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & Cherry Street Open 5th Annual Hartford Open 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit 4-SS. G/55 d5. New Address: 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton before rd 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $89-89 (no resort fee), 1-800-421- 07065. EF: $60, members $50, IM $30, GM free (IM/GM -30 from prize). Hartford Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor 8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 9/4 or rate may increase. Car rental: Prize Fund: $1000 Guaranteed! Prizes: $250-150, U2300 $150, U2100 Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt. 20). Free parking. $5000 guaranteed Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chess- $150, U1900 $150, U1600 $100, Biggest Upset $50. Reg.: 10:15-10:50 prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $700-400-200, U2210/Unr $300-150. tour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, a.m. Rds.: 11:00 a.m., 1:30, 3:45, 6:00 p.m. 1 bye allowed, commit prior Under 2010: $500-250-130, top U1810/Unr $300-150. Under 1610: NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour. to game 3. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118. $400-200-100, top U1410/Unr $180-90. Under 1210: $200-100-50, tro- com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at phies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! over $120 in U1210 or $250 in U1610. Mixed doubles: $400-200 bonus SEPT. 20-21, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN to best male/female combined score among all sections. Team average Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, MICHIGAN 2014 Botvinnik Memorial must be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must register by 2 pm 9/27; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (A sponsored tournament) 6SS, G/61 d5, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 9/24, $75 phoned to 406-896- 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $70; $50 LACC members; No prizes 2038 by 9/22, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 if check mailed by 9/17, $80 at site, with Co-Sponsorship from Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 3 Sections: 1/2, Spouses/siblings 1/2, $20 new LACC members, Free new LACC or online until 2 hours before game. No mailed credit card entries. OPEN, RESERVE (U1700), NOVICE (Sat. only). 6-SS. 2- & 3-Day Sched- Life members!. $20 no prizes, $5 off if notified by 9/26. Reg.: Sat 10- U1210 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit ules. SITE: ADOBA HOTEL-DEARBORN, 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, 11:30 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Online EF MI 48126 (Directions and Lodging Info below). USCF and MCA member- available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $40; not available in Open ships required—can be purchased on site. Online Registration at option II: Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. www.onlineregistration.cc. Prize Fund $3,150, 80% Guar. OPEN ($750 Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200- Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. AND RESERVE EF (see Novice below) by Tues, Sept. 16th; Add $10 100-$50; U1600: $100–50; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Info: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. after: 3-Day OPEN: $63. 2-Day OPEN: $62 IM’s and GM’s FREE! (ef of Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LA Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $60 deducted from prize). 3-Day RESERVE (u1700): $53. 2-Day RESERVE ChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. (u1700): $52. Schedules merge after RD. 2. Up to TWO 1/2-point $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun byes available—must be requested prior to start of RD. 3. 3-DAY Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, SCHEDULE: TL: Rds. 1-4, G/90 d5, Rds. 5-6, G/120 d5. Rds.: Fri: 7 PM. SEPT. 21, NEW JERSEY Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $98-98, Sat: 10;30, 2:30, 7. Sun: 10, 2:30. REG.: Fri, 5:00-6:15 PM. 2-DAY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 860-627-5311; reserve by 9/12 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com SCHEDULE: TL: Rds. 1-2, G/45 d5. Rds. 3-4, G/90 d5. Rds. 5-6, G/120 Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge d5. Rds.: Sat: 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 7. Sun: 10, 2:30. REG.: Sat, 8:30-9:30 Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- AM. $$: $3,150. (b/38 per section; b/min. 6 per prize section). 80% Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/61 d5. Prize Fund 1st 201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries guar. each section. OPEN: $1,800: 1st $600, 2nd $350, 3rd $250; Top - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best posted instantly). 1900-2099, 1700-1899, 1700/Unr: $200 each. RESERVE: $1,350: 1st Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg. Ends at 9 AM Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $400, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, TOP 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1200/UNR: $150 A State Championship Event! each. UNR eligible only for unr and Overall prizes. NOVICE (U1000) two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Sept 17th) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. INFO: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. $$b/40: Prize Fund SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, ALABAMA Sat, 9/20: 4-SS. G/45. EF by Tues, 9/16: $25; add $10 after. Rds.: 11, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 1:30, 3:30, 7. REG.: 8:30-10 am. $$: TROPHIES for 1st, 2nd, 3rd,Top Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, Alabama State Chess Championship ENT: U800, U600, U400. Special Guest Appearance on Saturday Morning 4:30 PM. Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail 5SS, 40/100 SD30 d10. (2-day option rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). $$2600 gtd INFO: by MRS. HAROLD STEEN. Come meet and hear this interesting woman- To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. prize fund. Ferguson Center, 751 Campus Dr., The University of Alabama, even if you’re not playing! You’ll be glad you came! IM or GM LECTURE: www.icanj.net. W. Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. EF: $50 by Sept. 24; on site $65. Sections: Cham- Sat., Sept. 20, 2014; 6-7 P.M. ($10). Headphone/Cell phone use Rules SEPT. 26, NEW YORK pionship (1700+); Reserve (U1800 and under). Prizes: Championship: posted on site. LODG, DIR:: ADOBA HOTEL-DEARBORN, 600 Town TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $220, U2200: $210, U2000: $200. Reserve Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Located North of Michigan Ave., South Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) 1st: $350, 2nd $250, U1600: $200, U1400: $190, U1200:$180. 3-Day of Hubbard St, East of Evergreen Rd, West of Southfield Rd. For maps, 9-SS, G/3 d2. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: Option: Reg.: Fri. 4:00 – 4:30 pm; Rds.: Fri. 5pm, Sat.10-5:00, Sun. go online to: www.yahoo.com. Room Rate: $92. Reservations: Go $50 Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. 8:30-2:30. 2-Day Option: Reg.: Sat. 9:15 – 9:30 am. First 2 rds.: Sat. online to www.adobadearborn.com or call (313) 592-3622. Ask for EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Reg.: 10-1:30; then merge with 3-day schedule. Bye: Limit 2, commit before

WASHINGTON CHESS CONGRESS Oct 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 or 12-13 - Columbus Day weekend - Hyatt Regency Crystal City 7 ROUNDS, $40,000 PROJECTED PRIZES, $20,000 MINIMUM

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Prize limits: Unrated limit $500 in 6-day reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington VA 22202. U1300, $1000 U1700, or $1500 U2100. 7 pm, Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun Free shuttle to Metro & Reagan National Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 3:30 pm. Airport. Valet parking $6/day. Rooms male/female 2-player team combined score 4-day reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, $97-97-107-117, 703-418-1234, reserve among all sections: $1000-600-400-200. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. by 9/24. Team must average under 2200; 3-day reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds Sat 4-day option (all sections): 10/10-13, teammates may play in different sections; 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 40/110, SD/30, d10. teams must register (no extra fee) before 2-day reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun 6-day option (U1700 & above): 10/8- both players begin rd 2; prize limits do not 10, 12, 2, 4 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 13, 40/110, SD/30, d10. apply to mixed doubles. Byes: OK all, limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 3-day option (all sections): 10/11-13, rounds), must commit before round 3. rounds 1-2 G/60, d10; merges with above. Entry fee: $185 online at chessaction. 2-day option (U2100 & below): com by 10/7, $190 phoned to 406-896- All: Prizes based on 280 entries 10/12-13, rounds 1-4 G/30, d10, then 2038 by 10/6 (entry only, no questions), 6- (reentries, unr count half). Oct official merges with above. day $191, 4-day $189, 3-day $188, 2-day ratings used; unofficial usually used if Premier: Open to 1900/over. $5000- $187 if check mailed by 9/29, all $200 at otherwise unr. Bring set, board, clock if 2500-1200-800-500, clear/tiebreak 1st site until 1 hour before game, or online possible- none supplied.. $100 bonus, U2300 $2000-1000. FIDE, until 2 hours before game. Entry: chessaction.com or Continental 150 GPP. Unrated in U1300 Section: All $100 Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 Under 2100: $4000-2000-1000-500- less than above. service charge for refunds. Quick 400, top U1900/Unr $2000-1000. Re-entry $80; no re-entry from tournament Saturday night, Blitz Sunday Under 1700: $3000-1500-800-500- Premier to Premier. night. Special USCF dues: see Chess Life 400. Top U1500 (no unr) $1600-800. No checks at site, credit cards OK. or chesstour.com. Under 1300: $2000-1000-500-300- All schedules merge & compete for Entries are posted at chessaction.com 200, top U1100 (no unr) $800-400. same prizes. (online entries posted instantly).

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rd. 2. Memb. Req’d: $10 (AL). Ent: Online atwww.freedomchessacademy. 4SS, G/60 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh day schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30- 9:30am. Rd.1 at 10am, then merges with org or mail to Freedom Chess Academy, PO Box 2356, Tuscaloosa, AL PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by 9/20, $40 later. 3-day. Re-entry: $35. Any player who loses Fri night may re-enter for 35403. Info: www.freedomchessacademy.org. All proceeds to charity. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 9/20, $35 and loss will not count in tournament standings. One 1/2pt bye Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top available in Rds.1-4 (request prior to R1). Unrated players may play in A State Championship Event! 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 any section with prizes limited to 1/3 except in OPEN with balance to U900. EF: $15 by 9/20, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: next player(s). $25 upset prize each section. HOTEL: CROWN PLAZA SEPT. 26-28, NEW MEXICO Trophies: Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 10am. Rds.: HOTEL “Where Elegance Meets Style in the Heart of Downtown” beau- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 New Mexico Open & 2014 NM State Championship 10:30-1-3:15-5:45. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., tifully remodeled 4 star hotel at 33 E. 5th St., 1/2 block from playing Pittsburgh, PA 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected]. W. at the Joseph A. Fidel Center on the New Mexico Tech Campus, Socorro, site, (888)-233-9527, with the incredible rate of only $94/nite (up to 4) cutoff, reserve NM. Sept 26, 27 & 28. 5/SS. For all sections except Morphy G/120 d5sec. A State Championship Event! plus tax, ask for Wright Brothers Open rate, 4 Sep early Rds.: Fri: 2pm or 6pm (your choice), Sat: 10am, 4pm, Sun: 10am 4pm. , free parking and a magnificent view of the Miami Valley from the SEPT. 28, NEVADA FREE COFFEE, TEA, & Donuts Open Section: EF: $35; $$220/165/75/50/, Best <2000: $40; biggest TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) restaurant on the top floor. Saturday and Sunday Mornings at the Dayton Chess Club for players, parents, upset: $40/b20 in section. Reserve Section (<1800): EF $30; Nevada Quick Chess Championship (QC) and spouses. ENTRIES: Mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., $$165/115/55/35, Best <1600: $35, biggest upset $35/b25 in section. 7-SS, G/15 inc 5. Tonapah Station Ramada, 1137 Erie St., Tonopah 89049. Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at www.DaytonChess-Club.com. Booster Section (<1400): EF $25.00; $$: $100/$70/$40/$30, Best $$ 200-100. U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300 each 50. Title & trophy top No cks at site. <1200: $30, biggest upset $30/b25 in section. Morphy Section (<1000): NV resident. EF: $20 by 9/22, $30 after. Memb req’d ($6, free if played EF $20 $$80/$45/30, Best <750: $30. Reg. for Morphy on site Fri. 3pm in NV North vs South match 9/27). Reg. 9-9:30, Rd. 1 at 10. HR: $62.50. A Heritage Event! to 7pm & Sat. 9-9:30. Rds. for Morphy Sect, Sat: 10am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm. ENT: Alan Losoff, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89002 or www.nevada Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Unrated eligible only for 50% of prizes in Reserve, Booster, Morphy Sec- chess.org. A State Championship Event! tions. One (1) one half (1/2) point bye may be selected in writing on the Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 3-5 OR 4-5, SOUTH CAROLINA entry form or 1pm Friday. Tie breaks will be posted at site <1st Rd. to OCT. 3-5, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 be used for State Champion’s individual plaque which goes to highest TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 75th S.C. Championships finish by NM resident in the Open and for the State Women’s Champion’s Temecula Chess Club Fall Open 5SS, G/120 d5 (2day schedule Rd.1 G/90 d5). Hilton Garden Inn, 434 individual plaque, which will be awarded to the highest finishing female Temecula Chess Club, 27403 Ynez Rd., Suite 213, Temecula, CA 92591. Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 407-6640. $2,700 b/60 resident of the State of New Mexico competing in the Open Section. OPEN prizes 100% GTD; other prizes 50% Gtd. In 2 Sections, OPEN: ($1,350 GTD) In 3 Sections (trophy to 1st & 2nd S.C. player in each Advance Reg: Pay to NMCO, Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. To 6SS, G/90 +30, $$: $500-300-200. U1800: 6SS, G/90 +30, Open to section): Open/Championship: $600-300-150 u2200-$150 u2000-$150. avoid late fee, postmark by 9/23. Deadline for PayPal is 9/24, Pay Pal 1800 & under. ALL: EF: $70. $55 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Amateur(u1800): $300-150 u1600-$150. Reserve(u1400): $300-150 must have valid USCF ID and phone or email contact or will be charged Prizes: OPEN-500-300-200; U1800 100-50-25; U1600 100-50-25; U1400 u1200-$150 u1000-$150. EF: $60 if rec’d by 10/01; $70 at site; $35 re- additional $15 late fee on site. Special Pay Pal entry form is available 75-50-25. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9: 30a 2p 6:30p, Su 9:30a, 2p. ENT: www.temecula entry; Special “trophy only” entry: $20; not eligible for prize money on nmchess.org. Reg: on site: cash/check only plus Late fee $15. Friday chess.com/events. INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www. (out-of-state not eligible for trophy or prize money but can enter at this 12:30pm to 1:15pm, Arrivals for on site reg. after 1:15pm Friday will be temeculachess.com. rate). SCCA memb. req’d($10 Adult, $5 Junior, under 19), OSA. Byes: given a Round 1 forced 1/2 pt. bye. TD reserves option to place late avail. all rds, Rds. 4 or 5 must commit before 2nd rd. (irrevocable; only arrival in a playing section without penalty if needed to make an even Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! one bye avail. on Sunday). 3 day schedule: Reg. ends 7pm, Fri. Rds. number of players. $5 Family discount after one full price entry. NMCO OCT. 3-5 OR 4-5, OHIO 8,2-8,9-2:30. 2 day schedule: Reg. ends 7pm, Fri. 9am Sat. Rd. 1 at annual meeting & elections Sun 2:00 pm. Info: directions, list of recom- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 10am, then merge with 3 day. HR: $89 (reserve by 9/01; mention chess 2nd Annual Wright Brothers Open mended Motels see nmchess.org ask for chess rate. W. tnt.) 803-407-6640. Other info: More $$ per extra regular entries. At Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH. 5-SS, 30/90, SD/60 “Trophy only” entries do not count toward “based on” entries. Free SEPT. 27, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5). Wonderful Playing Site – “The entry to masters ($60 deducted from any winnings). Unrateds must play TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) finest chess club in the USA,” GM Alex Goldin. All games played in in Open/Championship section unless TD can verify their playing strength 2014 U.S. Game/60 Championship beautiful lower level site at the Dayton Chess Club. Only one half block in order to assign into lower sections. (Unrateds only eligible for place See Nationals. from the beautiful Crown Plaza Hotel. Free Parking weekends and week- prizes in sections they play.) Annual SCCA meeting held 1-2pm on Sunday. days after 6 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse, Subway, McDonalds, Brunch SEPT. 28, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN SC Championship title to top SC player. Info/Reg/Pmt: S.C. Chess Assn. Club, and Arby’s all within a 2 to 7 minute walk. $10,300 in PRIZES, c/o David Y. Causey, Treasurer, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) GUARANTEED, 3 Sections: Open: 2014 U.S. Game/30 Championship $2000-1400-1000-600 & U2000 600- [email protected]. (Please indicate whether playing in 2 or 3 day Premier/U1800: Reserve/ 400; $800-400-300-200 & U1600 300-200; schedule and indicate any byes when pre-registering. Be sure to include See Nationals. U1400: Entry Fees: $700-400-300-200 & U1200 300-200. $108 if mailed payment to receive early entry fee otherwise $70 at site.) A State Championship Event! or registered online by Sep 19, 2014, thereafter $128. Free to 2400 & SEPT. 28, PENNSYLVANIA above $100 deducted from winnings), DCC mbrs $5 disc. Ohio Grand Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Prix event, OCA members deduct $3 from EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. OCT. 3-5, 4-5 OR 5, NEW YORK 2014 PA State Game/60 Championship Fri. 5- 6:30pm, Rds: Fri 7pm; Sat. 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am, 3pm. 2- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)

23rd annual Midwest Class Championships October 10-12 or 11-12, 2014 - Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel $20,000 PROJECTED PRIZES, ODD CLASSES THIS YEAR

5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2- Unrated prize limits: U1100 $200, Advance entry fee $5 less to ICA day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10). U1300 $350, 1100-1499 $500, 1300-1699 members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, $700, 1500-1899 $900. Re-entry: $50 (not available to go 601 N Milwaukee Av, Wheeling IL 60090 from Premier to Premier). (from Chicago, I-294 N to Milwaukee Ave Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best N; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Rd male/female 2-player team combined 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 to Milwaukee Ave South.) Free parking. score among all sections: $800-400-200. pm, rounds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, In 7 sections. Prizes $20,000 based Team must average under 2200; Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. on 250 paid entries (re-entries and teammates may play in different sections; 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 U1100 Section count as half entries), else teams must register by 2 pm 10/11. am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2:pm & 5 pm; Sun. in proportion except $10,000 (50% each Top 6 sections entry fee: $105 10 am & 3:30 pm prize) minimum guaranteed. Junior online at chessaction.com by 10/8, $110 Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Grand Prix points available. phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no Premier must commit before rd 2, others questions) by 10/8, 3-day $113, 2-day before rd 3. Premier (1900/up): $2000-1000- $112 mailed by 10/1, all $120 (no checks, 500-300, clear or tiebreak win $100, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 All: Bring board, clock, set if possible- U2300 $800-400. FIDE rated, 60 Grand hours before game.. none supplied. Unofficial web ratings Prix Points (enhanced). Under 1100 entry fee: All $50 less usually used if otherwise unrated. 1700-2099: $1400-700-400-200. than above. Hotel rates: $105-105-105-105, 1500-1899: $1400-700-400-200. Special 1 year USCF dues with 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 1300-1699: $1300-700-400-200. paper magazine if paid with entry. Online 9/26 or rate may increase. 1100-1499: $1200-600-400-200. at chessaction. com, Adult $30, Young Entry: www.chessaction.com or Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY Under 1100: $500-300-200-100, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. plaques to top 3, top Under 900, Under Adult $30, Scholastic $20. USCF Entries posted at chessaction.com (online 700, Under 500, Unrated. membership required. entries posted instantly).

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Marshall October Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated Kingstowne Snyder Center, 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315. and Crystal City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). Prizes 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. $820 GTD: $300-150-100 U2200 $145 U2000 4 Sections. Open (FIDE rated): 4SS, 40/100 SD/60 d5. EF: $50 if $40,000 based on 280 paid entries (re-entries, U1300 Section unrateds $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Max two received by 10/2, $65 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $91 if count as half entries), 50% of each prize min. guaranteed. In 4 sections: byes, req. at entry. USCF and FIDE rated. Schedules: 3 day Fri. 6pm, received by 10/1, $106 at site. Prizes $$1000G: $400-250-125, U1800- Premier: open to 1900/over. $5000-2500-1200-800-500, clear or tiebreak Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 U1600-Unr. each $75. Rds.: 10-4,10-4. Amateur (U1800-unr.): 5SS, first bonus $100, top Under 2300/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE. Under 2100: day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round G/100 d5. EF: $20 if received by 10/1, $35 at site. If joining USCF for $4000-2000-1000-500-400, top Under 1900/Unr $2000-1000. Under 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 1st time, USEF $61 if received by 10/1, $76 at site. Prizes $$500 b/32 1700: $3000-1500-800-500-400, top Under 1500 (no Unr) $1600-800. 477-3716. $180-100-70, U1600-U1400-Unr. each $50). No unrated may win more Under 1300: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1100 (no Unr) $800- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! than $140. Rds.: 10-2-6, 11:30-4. Booster (U1600-unr.): 5SS, G/100 400. Prize limits: Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over d5. EF: $15 if received by 10/1, $30 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, $500 in U1300, $1000 in U1700, or $1500 in U2100. Mixed doubles OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, NOV. 7, 21, NEW YORK USEF Prizes $$370 b/32: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) $56 if received by 10/1, $71 at site. $150- bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among 2014 Queens Chess Club Championship 80-50, U1400-U1200-Unr. each $30. No unrated may win more than all sections: $1000-600-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; 7-SS, G/120 (G/115 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals $100. Rds.: 10-2-6, 11:30-4. Novice (U1400-unr.): 6SS, G/75 d5. EF: teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $55 advance, $60 at site, $900 Gtd: $300- $10 if received by 10/1, $25 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but $180-$120, U2100 $108, U1800 $90, U1500 $72, upset $30. Prizes $51 if received by 10/1, $66 at site. Prizes $$285 b/32: $100-70-40, possible. EF: $185 online at chessaction.com by 10/7, $190 phoned to increased proportionally if over 24 paid entries (increased by 1/3 in U1200-U1000-Unr. each $25. No unrated may win more than $80. Rds.: 406-896-2038 by 10/6, 6-day $191, 4-day $189, 3-day $188, 2-day $187 2013). QCC membership required ($25 for 6 mos, $20 U19/65+/female). 10-1-4-7, 12:30-4. All: One half-point bye allowed in Open, two in other if check mailed by 9/29, all $200 at site until 1 hour before game, or Up to three 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 4). Mail advance sections. Last round bye must request by start of section’s final round online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $150 entries by 9/27/14 to Ed Frumkin, 445 E. 14th St #10D, New York, NY Saturday, irrevocable at start of play Sunday. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Ent deducted from prize. Unrated in U1300 Section: all $100 less. Special 10009. Rounds at 8:15 each Friday. No round on November 14. Rule (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 151, Newington, VA 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at ches- 14H not used. 22122. E-mail (info only): [email protected]. FIDE. W. saction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No checks Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 5, MAINE at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $80, no re-entry from Premier Section TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 OCT. 4, NEW YORK to Premier Section. 6-day schedule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Freeport Quick Chess Marathon (QC) 8SS, G/25 d3. Hilton Garden Inn Freeport, 5 Park St., Freeport, ME pm, Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 6 pm, Mon 10 & 3:30. 4-day 19th Annual Arkport Open schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, 4SS, Rds. 1 & 2 G/60 d5; Rds. 3 & 4 G/90 d5. Arkport Village Hall, 6 04032. EF: $23 postmarked by 9/28/2014, $28 at site. $$GTD: $200- 100. U2000 $100; U1600 $100; U1200 $100; U800 $100; U400 $100. Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & Park Ave., Arkport, NY 14807. $GTD: $200 - 100, $B/25: U1800 and 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, U1600 each $100 – 50. EF: $30 cash at site. Reg.: 9 – 9:45 a.m., Reg.: Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10-11-1-2-3-4-5:30-6:30. Byes available any round, limit two. Must be requested before round four. ENT: Alex rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 4 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in 10/4/14. Rds. 10, 12, 2:15, 5:30. Director: Ronald Lohrman. Info: 607 last 4 rds.), must commit before rd. 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if 295 9858. Ent: F. K. Harris, 1 Northridge Dr., Arkport, NY 14807. Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea, relyea@ operamail.com. www.relyeachess.com. W. possible- none supplied. HR: $97-97-107-117, 703-418-1234, reserve Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! by 9/24 or rate may increase. Special chess rate valet parking $6/day, A State Championship Event! OCT. 5, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN with or without guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD OCT. 4-5, MISSOURI TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ent: Continental TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 2014 Missouri Open Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. 347-201-2269, www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. 5-SS, G/110; d5. $3000 unconditionally guaranteed. Ramada Inn, 1601 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $200- Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted N. Universal Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120. Phone: 816-245-5500. HR: 100, u1300 45-45. Oct 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 8-8:30. Rds.: instantly). 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 10/2 +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 $59 1-4 in a room ask for “chess”rate, includes hot breakfast. 2 Sections, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Open: $$400-300-200-100, A & B each 150-100-75. Reserve (Under by 9/25 (prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. 1600 & unrated): OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, ILLINOIS 250-200-150-100, D, U1200& unrated each: $150- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 100-75. EF: $45 by 9/26, $60 at the door - cash only. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships Rounds: Checks payable to: OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, VIRGINIA 10/4. 10, 2:30, 7; 9-1:15. “Missouri Chess TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin Assn” mail to Bob Holliman, PO Box 1871, Indep., MO 64055. MCA Washington Chess Congress Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL required of MO residents, OSA. Info: www.chessmasterbob.com. 7SS, 4-day option 40/110, SD/30 d10. 6-day option in U1700 & above, 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 40/110, SD/30 d10. 3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, then merges with to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based OCT. 4-5, VIRGINIA 4-day. 2-day option in U2100 & below, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10, then merges on 250 paid entries (re-entries & Under 1100 Section count as half TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 with others. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, entries), else in proportion except $10,000 (50% of each prize) minimum Kingstowne Chess Festival Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport guaranteed. In 7 sections; no unrated allowed in Premier. Premier

NO TOURNAMENTS 32nd Annual Sands Regency IN YOUR AREA? Reno - Western States Open WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE? Do you need to go out of town for tournament play? An American Classic & Heritage Event!!! Would you and others in your area like the convenience A Weikel Tournament of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one! 150 Grand Prix Pts. sOctober 17-19, 2014s F.I.D.E. Rated It’s not much work to hold a small tournament, and there is little risk if you use a low-cost site and avoid guaranteed prizes. You might even make a profit! Either $25,000 (b/275) $16,250 Guaranteed a based-on Swiss with projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a trophy tournament will virtually guar- Entry Fee $147 or less – 40/2 – G/1 – d5 antee taking in more in fees than you pay out in prizes. - Room Rates: $25 Sun-Thu / $59 Fri-Sat The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the Reservation Code: CHESS1015 annual rating supplement and have access to the TD/Affiliate area of our website. Wednesday October 15th s GM Sergey Kurdin Clock Simul/Analysis - $30 s Remember, you can both run and play in a small event. Many of them wouldn’t be held if the organizer/TD Thursday October 16th couldn’t play. s Simul - GM Alex Yermolinsky - $20 s s FREE Lecture by IM John Donaldson s Want to know more? Contact Joan DuBois at [email protected]. s Blitz Tourney (G/5 d0) - $20 (80% = Prize Found)s We’ll be glad to help you be part of the promotion of American chess! See TLA on page _____56 For more info email [email protected]

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(1900/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700- Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501. 1- U2300 $800-400. FIDE. 1700-2099: $1400-700-400-200. 1500-1899: 300-100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: 866-386-7829 or (775) 348-2200. $$25,000 b/275, Gtd. $$16,250-$2000- $1400-700-400-200. 1300-1699: $1300-700-400-200. 1100-1499: $1200- 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Oct 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & 1300-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-200 in Open Section plus 1/2 of 600-400-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1100: $500-300- Sa 8-8:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9 1:20, Su 9 1:30 6. (u1600: Su 9 1 5). 2-day all other prizes. 6 Sections: OPEN (2000 /above: EF: $148.00. 1999/below 200-100, plaques to top 3, top U900, U700, U500, Unrated. Mixed Rds. 1-3: Sa 9 11:50 2:40 & merge. EF: $89, after 10/6 +$20. Playup - $175; GMs & IMs free (enter by 9/30 or pay late fee), $$ Prizes 1-10 doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”combined +$20. Econ EF: $69 w/ 2/3 prz. Rated 2250+ $0 by 10/1 (EF subtr listed above, (2399-below) $1000, (2299-below) $1000. (2199-below) score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under from prize). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. $1200-800-500-400. If a tie for 1st overall then 2 (G/10) playoff for 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register $100 from prize fund. (Note: GM/IM w/free entry not eligible for class (no extra fee) by 2 pm 10/11; teammate pairings avoided but possible. OCT. 11, NEW YORK prizes 2399 and below; may elect to pay entry fee and become eligible). TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Unrated prize limits: $200 U1100, $350 U1300, $500 1100-1499, $700 National Chess Day Blitz In Albany (BLZ) ”A” Sec.(1800-1999) EF: $147, $$1,500-800-500-300-200. ”B” Sec.(1600- Top 6 sections EF: 1300-1699, $900 1500-1899. $105 online at chess- 4 Rd. DBLSS, GAME/5;+2. Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany, 1228 1799) EF: $146, $$1,400-700-500-300-200. “C” Sec.(1400-1599) EF: action.com by 10/8, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/8 (entry only, Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203. EF: $20 for players in any National $145, $$1,200-600-500-300-200. “D”/under Sec. (1399/below) EF: $144, no questions), 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 10/1, all $120 at site, Chess Day in Albany section, $25 otherwise. $$GTD: $200-100. U2000 $$800-500-400-300-200, (under 1200) - $300. (Unrated Players) EF: Under 1100 EF: or online until 2 hours before first game. all $50 less $100, U1600 $100. Reg.: Registration 8:00-8:45 PM. Rds.: Round 1 9 PM Free + must join USCF or increase membership for 1 additional year All: than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF then ASAP. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. thru this tournament ($46 adult premium,$26 young adult premium) $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org INFO: Alex Relyea [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. W. Prizes: Top unrated wins 1 yr. USCF membership plus trophy. Note: ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues Unrated will be put in “D” Sect. unless requests to play up. Seniors with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (65+) additional prizes $$200; (Seniors not eligible: provisionally rated, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult OCT. 11-12, NEW YORK unrated, masters); Club Championship $$800-400 decided by total score $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) of 10 (and only 10) players from one club or area (not eligible – GMs, Premier Section. GMs $90 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 National Chess Day In Albany IMs, or unrated). Trophies to Top 3 (A-D Sections). ALL:EF $11 more if pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Best Western Sovereign Hotel Albany, 1228 Western Ave., Albany, NY postmarked after 9/30 and $22 more if postmarked or emailed after Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier 12203. HR $80 by 19 September. (518) 489-2981, ask for Relyea Chess 10/9 or at site. Do not mail after 10/9 or phone or email after 10/15. must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $105-105-105-105, Tournament rate. In 3 Sections, Open: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 sec. $10 off EF to Srs (65+). Players may play up. Unrated players not eligible 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 9/26 or rate may increase. increment. Chronos use setting CH-P6, FIDE rated. $$GTD: $500-250- for cash prizes except Open 1-10. Provisionally rated players may win Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com 100. U2300 $150, U2100 $150. U1900: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 sec. up to 50% of 1st place money except open Section 1-10. CCA ratings or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour. increment, analog clocks play 40/90, SD/60, Chronos use setting CH- may be used. Note pairings not changed for color alternation unless 3 com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. P6, Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $400-200. U1750 $100. U1600: 4SS, in a row or a plus 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted 40/90, SD/30 + 30 sec. increment, analog clocks play 40/90, SD/60, may be assigned. Reg.: (10/16) 5-8 pm, (10/17) 9:00-10 am. Rds.: 12-7, instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Chronos use setting CH-P6, Open to 1599 & under. $$GTD: $300-150. 10-6, 9:30-4:30. Byes available any round, if requested before 1st round U1300 $100. ALL: EF: $50 Postmarked by 4 October, $55 at site. Reg.: (Open Section – 2 byes max.). SIDE EVENTS: Wed.(10/15) 7pm Clock Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10-4, 10-4. One half point bye rounds 1-3. ENT: Alex OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, FLORIDA Simul [40/2, G/1] (Including an analysis of YOUR game. GM Sergey Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea Kudrin $30 (A great value!). Thurs (10/16) 6-7:30 pm FREE lecture TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. W. Orlando Autumn Open & National Chess Day Scholastic by IM John Donaldson -Free, 7:30 Simul GM Alex Yermolinsky 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day: Rd.1 G/60 d5). DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! ($20!), 7:30 Blitz )G/5 d0)Tourney ($20, 80% = prize fund). Sat SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr., 32821. $$7,500/b135 (Scholastic OCT. 11-12, OKLAHOMA 10/18 (3-4:30pm) IM John Donaldson Clinic(Game/Position Analysis) – = 1/2-entry), 70% Guaranteed. 5 Sections: Premier [FIDE Rated] TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Free. ENT: Make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address $1000-500-300, U2200 $300-100. Under 2000 $700-300-200, U1800 3rd OCF Fall FIDE Open above). HR: $25! (Sun-Thurs) & $59! (Fri-Sat) + 13.5% tax. (mention $300-100. Under 1700 $700-300-200, U1500 $300-100. Under 1400 5-SS, G/90+30 spm; $$G $1,150. Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th CHESS1015 & reserve by 10/1/14 to guarantee room rates.) INFO: $700-300-200, U1300 $200-100. Scholastic Under 1200 $250-150, Ave (Hwy-51), Stillwater, OK 74074, 1-405-372-0800; HR: 70-70 Wi-Fi. Jerry Weikel [email protected], (775) 747 1405, or website: www.reno U1000 $100, U800 $100. Trophies in Scholastic to top U1200, U1000, EF: FIDE Open $50; Reserve $30 (deduct $10 if envelope postmarked chess.org (also go here to verify entry). FIDE. W. and U800. Special OCA Awards TBD. Rated players may play up one before Oct. 9th) OCF $10 required OSNA; Reg.: 9-9:45 Sat AM; Rds.: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! section only. Unrateds limited to $100 unless Place prize in Premier. 10-2:30-7; 9-1:15 // Two Sections: Open-FIDE $G 1st $300-100; U- 2100 $150-100; U-1900 $150-100; U-1700 $150. Reserve U-1500: $100 OCT. 18, OHIO EF: $75 (Scholastic U1200 $35) by October 1; $85 later (Scholastic $45); TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 plus $5 if paid on-site. CFCC memb discount: $10 ($5 for Jr/Sr memb). 1st ; 1 half pt bye rds 1-5. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stwtr., OK Fall Daze PAWN STORM XXVI Re-entry $40. Event part of CFCC $600 GP. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr before 74074, [email protected], OCFChess.org. 4SS, G/60 d10, at Dayton Chess Club. EF: $28 to Oct. 14 then $38. EF 1st rd. Rd.1: 7pm Fri (2-day and Scholastic: 10am Sat at G/60;d5). Rds.: OCT. 12, VIRGINIA refunded to 2200 or higher who complete the schedule. GTD Prizes: 2-5: Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2 pt. byes if req’d before rd. 2 (max 2). HR: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Open $250-151, U1900 $150, U1600 $149. Reg.: 10-1045. Rds.: 11- $99 (No Resort Fee) (407) 352-1100; (Mention “Chess” or CFCC); or Washington Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) 1:45-4:30-7. OH Grand Prix Event-OCA mbrs $3 disc. DCC mbrs $3 disc. online http://tinyurl.com/october2014hotel; (72-hr Cancellation fee); 4SS (double round, 8 games), G/5 d0. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see [email protected]/. 937-461-6283. RESERVE BY SEP 25. Free Parking, local shuttle and WiFi with sleeping Washington Chess Congress). $$ 600 guaranteed: $200-100, U2200 rooms; other Self-parking at $5/day/exit. Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, $120, U1900 $100, U1600 $80. EF: $30, at site only, no checks. Reg. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751; or online: http://onlineregis- ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher OCT. 18, WISCONSIN tration.cc by Oct 9. Info: Call 407-629-6946, (407-670-9304 for onsite of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 cell) or www.centralflchess.org. Hales Corners Challenge XX An American Classic! 4SS, G/60 d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Olympia Resort Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI 53066; 1-800-558-9573 OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (mention Southwest Chess Club for $99 room rate). EF: $40-Open, $30- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) OCT. 17-19, NEVADA Reserve, both $5 more after 10/15. Comp EF for USCF 2200+. $$GTD: Bay Area Chess GM Sam Shankland Championship TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Open: 1st-$325, 2nd-$175, A-$100, B & Below-$75; Reserve: 1st-$100, 6SS, G/90 +30 (u1600 G/90 d5) 2day rds. 1-3 G/70 d5. 1639A S. Main 32nd Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Goddesschess Prizes for Females in St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/89 (70% guar). 3 sects: Note changes since published in August CL issue: 6SS, 40/2, G-1-d5. addition to above prizes, Open: $40 per win/$20 per draw; Reserve: $20 per win/$10 per draw. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Entries to: Allen Becker, 2130 N. 85th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53226; allenbecker@ wi.rr.com. Questions to TD: Robin Grochowski: 414-861-2745. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 18-19, NEW YORK 5th annual BOARDWALK OPEN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Central New York Open October 24-26 or 25-26, 2014 5SS, G/90 d10. Hall of Languages, Syracuse University, 101 N. Crouse Ave., Syracuse 13210. Free parking. $5000 guaranteed prize fund. In 3 sections. Open: $700-400-200, U2100/Unr $300-150. Under 1900: $18,000 projected prizes, $12,000 minimum $500-250-150, top U1700/Unr $300-150. Under 1500: $400-200-100, top U1300 (no unr) $240-120, top U1100 (no unr) $160-80. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1500. Mixed doubles: $400-200 bonus to best 5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), at male/female combined score among all sections. Team average must luxurious Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 8 miles from Atlantic City in be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must register by 2 pm 10/18; teammate pairings avoided but possible. College team Galloway, NJ. 670 beautiful acres, golf, pool, fitness center, art gallery, free prizes: Plaques to first 3 teams based on top 4 scorers from school among all sections. Top 3 sections EF: $78 online at chessaction.com parking. Choice of 3-day or 2-day schedule. In 4 sections: by 10/15, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/13, $82 if check mailed by $2000-1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, 10/9, $90 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. Online entry $5 Open Section: less to NYSCA members (may join with entry). Unrated in U1000 or top U2200/unr $1200-600. 60 GPP (enhanced). unrated in U1500 Section: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize. Re- U2000 Section: $1700-900-500-300, top U1800/Unr $1000-500. entry $40; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with U1600 Section: $1500-800-400-200, top U1400 (no unr) $900-450. paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, U1200 Section: $800-400-200-100, U1000 (no unr) $300-150. Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, Unrated prize limits: U1200 $300, U1600 $600, U2000 $900. rds. Sat 10-2-6, Sun 10 & 2. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2, limit 1 bye towards U1100 prizes. HR: $115-115, Crowne Plaza, 701 E Genesee St (1/2 mile from tournament), 800-939-4249, reserve by 10/3 Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team (may be in different or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: sections) averaging under 2200: $600-400-200. Must register by 2 pm 10/25. www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 18-19, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30

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Amarillo October Open In 4 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 $10 discount for U1200 sect. MACA memb. req’d for Mass. residents 5SS, G/90, inc 30. Holiday Inn, 8231 West Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, TX bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $1200-600. Under 2000: $1700-900-500- ($12 adult, $6 junior U18, add $8 for Chess Horizons sub.) Reg.: 8:30 to 79124. Prizes: $3,250 Guaranteed, includes $2,000 added by donations. 300, top U1800/Unr $1000-500. Under 1600: $1500-800-400-200, top 9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Bye: all, limit 1, must commit before rd. 2. $750-600-450. Under 2000: $400. Under 1800: $300. Under 1600: U1400 (no unr) $900-450. Under 1200: $800-400-200-100, top U1000 Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., $250. Under 1400: $175. Under 1200: $125. Best Game: $100. Biggest (no unr) $300-150. Unrated may not win over $300 in U1200, $600 Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062, or enter online at www.MassChess.org. Upset: $100. Trophy for best score age 16 & under; 8 trophies for best U1600, or $900 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female Info: email to [email protected] or phone 603-891-2484. W. scores age 14 & under. EF: $40 by Oct. 8th, $50 after, $25 for youth 16 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. A State Championship Event! & under. Reg.: Saturday 8-9am. Rds.: Sat 9am, 2pm, 7pm, Sun 9am, Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in Bye: OCT. 26, PENNSYLVANIA 2pm. 1/2 pt byes ok with notice, Rd. 5 must be claimed before Rd. different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 10/25; TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2 & is irrevocable. HR: $89-89, 806-322-4777, rates good until 9/26. Free teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections EF: $122 online 2014 PA State Game/45 Championship hot breakfast, free parking, all rooms non-smoking, no pets, free internet, at chessaction.com by 10/22, $130 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/20 4SS, G/45 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, microwave, fridge. Ratings: USCF Oct Supplement. Ent: Bill Snead, 2111 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 10/15, PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by 10/18, $40 later. S. Travis St., Amarillo, TX 79109, 806-372-4387 for questions. $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $100 $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 10/18, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: All EF $50 less than $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top 2, above. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry. Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. OCT. 20-DEC. 22 (CHAMPIONSHIP) & OCT. 20-NOV. 17 (OTHER Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. SECTIONS), NEW YORK EF: $15 by 10/18, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: Trophies: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 10:30am. Rds.: 11- New York Nassau Championship $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg 1-2:45-4:30. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, 40/80 d0. 1st Presby Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 3 sections. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: PA 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected]. W. Champ: 10SS over 1999, jrs under 21 over 1799, top 100 U13, women, Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point 2½ pts in Semi-finals. EF: memb $99, non-memb $118 by 10/18. $$ byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. OCT. 26, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN (3500 G) 800-500-400-300-250-225-200-175-150, U2100, 2000/UR ea HR: $102-102, 732-741-3897, reserve by 10/10 or rate may increase. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online Foster City Grand Prix LuperSwiss (3 x G/90 d5) 250. GMs complete tourn w/o forfeit gtd min of $300 & IMs/WGMs gtd Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% $150. 4 byes 1-10. Amateur: 5SS U2000/UR, EF: memb $32, non-memb through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: guar. 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $43 by 10/18. $$ (420 b/15) 180, U1800, 1600 ea 120. 2 byes 1-5. $200-100, u1300 45-45. Oct 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8:30-9. Novice: 5SS U1400/UR. EF: memb $18, non-memb $29 by 10/18. $$ www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Rds.: 9:30-1-4:30. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 11/23 +15, Rtd 2200+ (150 b/10) 90, U1200/UR 60. 2 byes 1-5. All: EF: $8 more at site. Reg to $0 by 11/16 (Prize - EF). Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. 7:15 PM. Rds: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 11782. [email protected]. W. OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, OHIO OCT. 31, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) OCT. 21, NEW YORK Cleveland Classic Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 9-SS, G/3 d2. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated 5SS, 30/90, SD/60 d5, (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Airport; $50 Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ and players with a plus score in any EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Reg.: MCC Open or U2300 event since the previous Masters. $620 GTD: 250- free shuttle), Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking. All Prizes Uncondi- tionally Guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-650-350, top 6:15-6:45. Max three byes, req. at entry. Blitz rated. Marshall CC, 23 W. 150-100. Top U2400 60, Top U2300 30, Biggest upset 30. EF: $40, Mbr 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. $30. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at U2200/Unrated $500. U-2000, U-1700: $500-$250. U-1400: $500-250 entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th (top U1100 $150). Highest scoring female player (any section): $100. OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR 1-2, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. EF: $85 by 10/18, $95 after. Free to GMs, IMs & WGMs, no prize deduc- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) tion. Re-entry: $40. Online registration, registration list at www.progress 2014 U.S. Class Championship Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! withchess.org. 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6 pm. Rds. Fri. 7 pm, See Nationals. OCT. 24-25, VIRGINIA Sat. 11 & 5, Sun. 9 & 2:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 10 am. Rds. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Sat. 11, 2 & 5, Sun. 9 & 2:30. All: Half point byes OK, excluding round 5, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2014 Roanoke FIDE Harvest Open limit 1, must commit before Rd. 2. HR: $87, 216-267-1500, request chess OCT. 31-NOV. 2, NORTH CAROLINA WHAT: A 3-Round, Grand Prix, Fully FIDE-Rated, Open chess tournament rate, reserve by Oct 17th or rate may increase. Questions: Michael TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) sponsored by the Roanoke Valley Chess Club. This tournament will be Joelson, 216-321-7000, [email protected]. Southeastern FIDE Championship rated by both the U.S. Chess Federation and the World Chess Federation $3100 Guaranteed! 5SS, G/110;+30, Charlotte Chess Center & Scholastic (FIDE ). WHERE: Westhampton Christian Church. The church is located A Heritage Event! Academy, 1800 Camden Rd., Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203 United in Roanoke, VA. at 2515 Grandin Road SW. The church is exactly 12 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! States. $3100 Guaranteed in One Section! Must be or have been blocks due south from the Roanoke Valley Chess Club. There are numerous OCT. 25-26, VIRGINIA USCF or FIDE 2000+; Few Exceptions. Open to Must be or have been WHEN: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2000+ USCF or FIDE; Juniors May Be 1900+. FIDE rated. Limited to hotels within 2-3 miles from the church. Friday and Saturday, 29th Emporia Open October 24th and 25th. ROUNDS: Round 1, Friday evening at 7:30 pm. VCF Cup Tour, 5SS. Rd. 1 G/90 d5; Rds. 2-5 G/120 d5. Holiday Inn Round 2, Saturday at 10:00 am. Round 3, Saturday, at 3:00 pm. TIME Express, 1350 W. Atlantic St., Emporia, VA. $$810GTD, more if over 35 CONTROL: REG- G/90 with 30 seconds INCREMENT after each move. players.1st-3rd overall, $325-225-125; Top U1700/Unrated, $90; Top ISTRATION: Advance registration is $45 if postmarked no later than U1200, $80; Top Junior $70. EF: $45 if rec’d by 10/22, $55 afterwards Oct. 17. Registration is $55 after that date, including at the door. Regis- and on site. Checks payable to VCF; PayPal for online entries. Reg.: Fri. CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE tration at the door will be Friday evening from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Oct. 7-9pm, Sat 7:30-9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 10am, 2:30pm, 7pm; Sun. 9:30am, 24th. PRIZES: ONE SECTION - ALL PRIZES ARE GUARANTEED!! 1st: Visit www.chesstour.comfor latenews, hotel 2:30pm. One half-point bye allowed if req. by 2:00pm Oct 25. USCF and availability, results, games, minimum ratings, etc. $400.00, 2nd: $250.00, 3rd: $150.00. TOP Under 1600: $100.00. Run- VA Chess Fed memb. req’d for VA residents, avail. at site; other state ner-up U1600: $50.00. TOP Under 1200: $100.00. Runner-up U1200: Enter tournaments at chessaction.com. memberships honored. Hotel rooms and other Info: www.vachess.org To receive our email lnewsletter, see chess $50.00. SPECIAL PRIZE: If there are 2 perfect 3-0 scores, one Armageddon or [email protected]. Ent: Online at www.vachess.org, or US Mail game will be used to award title, trophy and bonus $25.00 prize. Regular calendar.com. Enter at chessaction.com. to Mike Hoffpauir, ATTN: Emporia Open, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, Most tournaments have alternate schedules prize money of course, will be split evenly. RULES: USCF membership VA 23693. is required for this event. (This is available at site). MISC.: 1/2-pt. byes with less or more days than below. are available for any round if requested before Rd.1. (Maximum # of Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Asterisk means full details in this issue- byes: 1.) Wheelchair Accessible. ADVANCE ENTRIES: Address: Roanoke OCT. 25-26, TEXAS otherwise, see future issues or our website. Valley Chess Club, P.O. Box 4141, Roanoke, VA 24015. Tel.: (540) 597- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. 3839. E-mail: [email protected]. Web Page: www.roanokechess. 2014 DCC Fide Open IX ELECTRONIC DEVICES: See rules at com. T.D.: Russell Potter; Asst T.D.: Charles Morgan. (FIDE Arbiter will 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- chesstour.com/devices.htm. be present.) son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules 9/19-21: Southern Open, Orlando FL* Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one 9/26-28: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT* OCT. 24-25 OR 25, UTAH hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ $500-$250-$125. 10/8-13: Washington Chess Congress, Arlington VA* TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance 10/10-12: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL* Utah Open fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds 10/18-19: Central New York Open, Syracuse NY* 5SS, 3 Sections: Open (2-day), U1600 (1-day), U1000/unr/beginner (1- to get appearance fee. Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 10/24-26: Boardwalk Open, Galloway NJ* day). Location: Fri: Warnock Eng Bldg., on University of Utah Campus. USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF 11/7-9: Eastern Chess Congress, Stamford CT* Sat: University of Utah, Union Bldg., Panorama & Saltair Room. EF: $30 rules. EF: $35. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 11/14-16: Kings Island Open, Mason OH* adult, $20 youth, $5 less if received by 23 Oct to Grant Hodson, 5856 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives 11/28-30: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA* Cilma Dr., West Valley City, UT 84128, or per paypal to utchess@gmail. free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Reg.: 10/25 from 9:45–10:15am. 12/26-28: Empire City Open, New York NY* com. GM/IM/FM free. Open: Registration before first 3 rounds with up Rds.: Sat 10:45am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 10:45 am-3:10pm. One half 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV* to two 1/2 point byes available: 2-2:45, 6-6:45 Fri or 8:45-9:30 Sat. point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd 2 and before 1/9-11: Boston Chess Congress, Boston MA* G/90 +i5. Rds.: 3-7 Fri, 10-2-6 Sat. (A score of 3.5/5.0 qualifies for getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are 1/16-19: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA* Nov. Utah Closed State Championship.) U1600: Registration Sat. 8:45- not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 1/16-19: Golden State Open, Dublin CA* 9:30, G/60 d5, Rds.: 10-12:30-2:45-5-7:30. U1000/unr/beginner: Reg. per round and be USCF members. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address 2/13-16: Southwest Class, Fort Worth TX* Sat. 8:45-9:30, G/45 d5, Rds.: 10-12-1:45-3:30-5:30. Open prizes: Tro- above. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. FIDE. 2/28-3/1: New York State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs phies and $200 1st, $100 2nd, $100 top female. 1st & 2nd class trophies. 3/6-8: W estern Class, Agoura Hills CA U1600 prizes: $150 1st, $75 2nd plus trophies. 1st & 2nd place class A Heritage Event! 3/13-15: Mid-Atlantic Open, St Louis MO Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! trophies for D and E. U1000/unr/beginner: $100 1st, $75 2nd plus tro- 4/1-5: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA phies. UCA membership Meeting: 9:30-9:55 am 27 Oct. In addition, OCT. 26, MASSACHUSETTS 4/24-26: Eastern Class, Sturbridge MA for each section over 30 participants class money of $50 1st $30 2nd TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 5/22-25: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL will be paid plus trophies. Detailed flyer at utahchess.com. 81st Greater Boston Open 4SS, G/65 d5. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road 6/25-29: DC International, Arlington VA 7/1-5: World Open, Arlington VA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! West, Marlboro, MA (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508- 7/17-19: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, NEW JERSEY 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 2,000 b/80 paid entries (U1200 counts Chicago Class, Wheeling IL Open Section: 7/17-19: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 75%), $1,500 minimum (75% of each prize). 4 sects. For later events, see chesstour.com. 5th annual Boardwalk Open $350-200, top Under 2100 $200. Under 1900 Section: $200-125, top 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Stockton Under 1750 $125. Under 1600 Section: $200-125, top Under 1400 $125. Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 South New York Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205. Under 1200 Section: $150-100, top Under 1000 $100. Trophies to top Luxury golf and spa resort 8 miles from Atlantic City; 670 beautiful acres, 3, top Under 1000, 800, 600, Unrated. All: Unrated can play in any sect. two championship golf courses, indoor pool, fitness center, art gallery, but can’t win more than $50 in U1200, $100 in U1600, $150 in U1900. free parking. Prizes $18,000 based on 190 paid entries, $12,000 minimum Unpublished uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. EF: (2/3 each prize) guaranteed; U1200 & re-entries count as half entries. $39 if mailed by 10/21 or online by 10/24, $45 site. GMs and IMs free.

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first 60 Entries. EF: Chess Center Members $94 before October 19. Non Westfield Open 2nd annual Bloomington Open Members $109 before October 19. Juniors rated between 1900-2000 4-SS. G/25 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prize 5SS, G/90 +30 inc., (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d5). Crowne Plaza- $125 before October 19. CCCSA Members and Non Member $125 After Fund: $1000 b/50 entries. 75% Guaranteed. Prizes: $180-$150-$120. MSP Mall of America, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN. Free parking, October 19. Juniors rated between 1900-2000 $150 after October 19. U2201 $100, U2000 $90, U1800 $81, U1600 $80, U1400 $79. Best Age Free Shuttle. $12,000 based on 200 paid entries. In 2 sections. Open: Free for IM/ GM; $109 deducted from winnings. No On-Onsite Entry. 16 or Under $60. Best Age 55 or over $60. EF: $30, $25 members. Reg.: $1200-700-500-300, top Under 2400/Unr $600-400-200 top Under Must Pre- Register. Limited to First 60 Participants. $$GTD: $1000-600- 1:15-2:00 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-3:30-4:45-6:00 p.m. Byes: 2 per player allowed. 2200/Unr 600-400-200, top U2000/Unr 600-400-200 FIDE. Reserve 400-200. Best U2300 1st $300 2nd $150; Best U2100 1st $300 2nd $150. Must declare before round 3. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John (U1800): $800-600-400-300, top Under 1600 (no unr) $500-300-200, top 3-day schedule: Rounds: 7:30, 1-7:00, 10-4:00. 2-day schedule: 1st at Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 Under 1400 (no unr) $500-300-200, Under 1200 (no unr) $400-250,150, 9:00 then merge with 3 day. Deadline for early entry October 19; Deadline or 848-219-1358. Under 1000 $300-150 Unrated $250, trophies to top Under 800, Under for all entry October 26. 1 allowed in any round 1-4. No byes in round 5. 600. EF: $89 by 10/1, $99 by 11/1, $109 afterwards online or at site. ENT: Charlotte Chess Center & Scholastic Academy 980-265-1156, www. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! GMs free. November rating supplement used. Re-entry $50; 3-day charlottechesscenter.org. INFO: Peter Giannatos peter.giannatos@ NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, CONNECTICUT schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 10 & 4, Sun 10 & 3. 2- charlottechesscenter.org. www.charlottechesscenter.org. Must Pre- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1 & 4, Sun 10 & 3:30. Enter to Play. No on-Site Entry. 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $94 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton single-quad, 952-854-9000 ask for booking code CWK; reserve by 10/24 NOV. 1, CONNECTICUT Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8000 guaranteed or rate may increase. Ent: www.chessweekend.com or Chess Weekend, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 prize fund. In 4 sections. Premier: Open to 1900/above. $1000-500- 2014 Greater New Haven Open! 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. $15 service charge for refunds. 300, top U2300 $400-200. Under 2100: $800-400-200, top U1900/Unr Questions: 815-955-4793. Blitz Event Saturday Night, G/5 d0. At Hopkins School, Open, U1600: 4/SS, SD60 d5, Rds: 9-11-1:30-3:30, $400-200. Under 1700: $700-400-200, top U1500 (no Unr) $300-150. Rds. 1 & 2 accl’rtd prngs. U1200, U1000, U800/UNR: 5SS, SD30 d5, Under 1300: $500-300-200, top U1100 (no Unr) $170-80. Unrated may Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Rds.: 10am then ASAP, Open: $300, $200, $100, $100, 5th-10th $50 not win over $200 in U1300 or $400 in U1700. Mixed doubles bonus NOV. 7-9, 8-9 OR 9, NEW YORK each. Trophies to top 5 U1600, U1200, U1000, U800/Unrated, top 3 prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sec- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) teams. EF: $40 Online, $50 by 10/27, $75 on site. Reg.: 8:30-9:30, $5 tions: $400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may Marshall November Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated CSCA Memb. req’d, OSA. EF: Educational Technologies, 343 Beach St. play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. $820 GTD: $300-150-100 U2200 $145 U2000 #404, West Haven, CT. 06516. Online EF. More info www.edutechchess. 11/8; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections EF:$87 $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Max two com or www.CTChess.com. online at chessaction.com by 11/5, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/3 byes, req. at entry. USCF and FIDE rated. Schedules: 3 day Fri. 6pm, (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 10/29, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then merge in round A State Championship Event! $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. U1300 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- NOV. 1-2, VERMONT 477-3716. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry 2014 Vermont Open $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4SS, 40/90, SD/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd. (Exit 14E off I- used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper mag- NOV. 8, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 89), South Burlington, VT 05403; 802-863-6363. $$G 2,300. 3 sections. azine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Open, EF: $53 if rec’d by 10/30. $$G 350-225-175, U2025 225. Trophy Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) and State Champion Title to highest scoring Vermonter. Under 1825, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prize: $1,500 b55. 70% guar. EF: $43 if rec’d by 10/30; $$G 250-175-125 (Unr may win up to 100), rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 1800+: $300-200-100, u2000 150-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 150- U1625 200 Under 1425, EF: $33 if rec’d by 10/30. $$G 200-125-75 (Unr 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit 50, u1400 100 u1200 50. Nov 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8-9. Rds.: may win up to 50), U1200 100, U1000 75. All: EF $7 more if paid at site. before rd 2. HR: $95-95, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400, reserve by 10/24 9:30-11:50-2:40-5. EF: $45, Econ $35 2/3 prz. after 11/6 +$15, playup Reg Sat 9:30-10:30 AM. Rds 11-4:30, 9:30-2:30. Half-point bye okay for or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box $15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 11/1 (prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess. any round if notice given with entry. Ent: David Carter, 36-B Mansion 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: com/grandprix. DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries St., Winooski, VT 05404; [email protected] or 802-324-1143 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (cell). HR: $89 (plus 10% tax) if reserved directly with hotel; Please posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). reserve by 10/24, mention “Vermont Open Chess”. NOV. 8-9, VIRGINIA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 NOV. 2, NEW JERSEY NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, MINNESOTA 19th Annual Northern Virginia Open! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 VCF Cup Event! SITE: Executive Conference Center, 22685 Holiday Park

GOLD AFFILIATES GOLD & SILVER Cajun Chess Dallas Chess Club PaperClip Pairings 7230 Chadbourne Drive 200 S. Cotton wood Dr. Suite C c/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari AFFILIATES New Orleans, LA 70126 Richardson, TX 75080 6005 Forest Blvd 504-208-9596 972-231-2065 Brownsville, TX 78526, 956-459-2421 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] GOLD www.cajunchess.com www.dallaschess.com Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 San Diego Chess Club USCF memberships during the current or Chess Club and Scholastic Marshall Chess Club 2225 Sixth Avenue Center of St. Louis 23 W. 10th St. San Diego, CA 92101, 619-239-7166 previous calendar year, or is the recognized 4657 Maryland Avenue New York, NY 10011 [email protected] State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Gold St. Louis, MO 63108. 212-477-3716 www.sandiegochessclub.org Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a spe- 314-361-CHESS [email protected] cial list in larger type in Tournament Life [email protected] www.marshallchessclub.org Shore HS Chess League each month, giving the affiliate name, www.stlouischessclub.org PO Box 773 address, phone number, e-mail address, New York City Chess Inc Lincroft, NJ 07738 and website. Gold Affiliation costs $350 per [email protected] Continental Chess Chess NYC Programs year, and existing affiliates may subtract Association c/o Russell Makofsky &Michael Propper Silver Knights C hess $3 for each month remaining on their reg- PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, PO Box 189, 1710 First Ave 3929 Old Lee Hwy Ste 92D ular affiliation, or $20 for each month NY 12577. New York, NY 10012, 212-475-8130 As of Fairfax, VA 22030, 703-574-2070 remaining on their Silver Affiliation. 845-496-9658 [email protected] www.silverknightschess.com August 6, 2007, by paying an annual payment [email protected] www.chessnyc.com [email protected] of $500 (instead of $350), Gold Affiliate sta- www.chesstour.com tus may be obtained with no minimum ChessIQ 4957 Oakton Street, Sui te 113 requirement for memberships submitted. Skokie, IL 60077, 847.423.8626 [email protected] www.chessiq.com SILVER Any affiliate that has submitted at least 25 USCF memberships during the current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Silver Affiliate. These affiliates will be recognized SILVER AFFILIATES in a special list in Tournament Life each month, giving the affiliate name, state, and Bay Area Chess (CA) Long Island Chess Nuts (NY) Sparta Chess Club (NJ) www.BayAreaChess.com 516-739-3907 www.spartachessclub.org choice of either phone number, e-mail address, or website. Silver Affiliation costs Beverly Hills Chess Club (CA) Los Angeles Chess Club (CA) Success Chess School (CA) $150 per year, and existing affiliates may www.bhchessclub.com www.LAChessClub.com www.successchess.com subtract $3 for each month remaining on their regular affiliation. As of August 6, 2007, Boca Raton Chess Club (FL) Michigan Chess Association Vellotti’s Chess Kids (ID) by paying an annual payment of $250.00 www.bocachess.com www.michess.org www.VellottisChessSchool.com (instead of $150), Silver Affiliate status may En Passant Chess Club (TX) Oklahoma Chess Foundation Western PA Youth Chess Club (PA) be obtained with no minimum requirement [email protected] OCFChess.org www.youthchess.net for memberships submitted.

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Dr., SUITE 60, Sterling, VA 20166. 3 minutes from Holiday Inn Dulles, pm; 11/25 at 10 am and 5pm; 11/26 at 9 am. Chief Arbiter: IA Francisco Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 8-9am. RDS.: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11am, 6pm. 703-471-7411, more info www.vachess.org, chess rate $69, reserve Guadalupe. HR: $89-$89-$89-$89 includes free breakfast, 972-234-3300 Sat, 11am, 6pm. Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11:30, by Oct 25. PRIZE$ $2720- 100% GUARANTEED, $600-360-240-100, mention UTD to get $89 rate. Reserve by 11/1 or rate may go up. Hotel 1:30, 3:30, 6. Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. U1000 Section (5-SS): Sat, 9:30, Top X/A-unr/B/C/D/u1200 $220 each, Top Upset 11/8 $50, 11/9 $50. will provide guests free rides (base on availability) to anywhere within 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 6. FM SETH HOMA LECTURE on Fri, 11/28, 5-6pm 5SS; REG.: Sat 11/8 8:00-9:15. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:30-7, Sun. 10-3:30; TL: 3 miles. Make checks payable to Dallas Chess Club. ENT: Dallas Chess ($10). GM ALEX LENDERMAN LECTURE on Sat, 11/29, 8-9am ($10). Sat. G/120 d5, Sun. 30/90, G/60 d5. VCF mem. required Va. residents, Club, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. 214.632.9000. INFO: Barb $$10,000 OVERALL. 80% Guar. (b/50 each section): OPEN: $4,400: OSA. EF: $55 received by Oct25, $65 late/ at site, checks payable to Swafford or Luis Salinas, [email protected] or Luis.Salinas@utdallas. 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,500-$800-$500; TOP U2400, U2200, U2000, Virginia Chess. ENTRIES: electronic via www.vachess.org, or mail to edu. www.utdallas.edu/chess. FIDE. U1800/UNR: $400 each. U1800: $3,300: 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,200-$700- Andrew Rea, 6102 Lundy Pl., Burke, VA 22015. Contact: andrerea2@ An American Classic! $400; 1st-2nd, TOP U1600, U1400/UNR: $300-$200. U1400: $2,300: yahoo.com info only. A Heritage Event! 1st-2nd-3rd, $700-$450-$350; 1st-2nd TOP U1200, U1000/UNR, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $250-$150. U1000: Large Trophies for TOP 5 Overall. Trophies also NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN for 1st, 2nd TOP U800, U600, U500, and UNR. Medals to all non- NOV. 8-9, TEXAS section scoring 3.5 pts or more! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Trophy winners in U1000 Biggest 2014 DCC Fide Open X 50th Annual American Open Upset in OPEN, U1800 and U1400 sections win choice of Mechanical or 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- 8SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Quartz Clock! Chief Sr. TD: Dr. Ed Mandell. Bring boards, pieces, son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE Dr., Orange, CA 92868. $$50,000 b/o 500 entries, $25,000 guaranteed. clocks! None supplied except for U1000 section; will be available and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules In 6 sections. Open: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-300, U2450/Unr. $1500- for sale by Book Vendor on site. Cell Phone, Headphone Rules (posted for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one 700-500, U2300/Unr. $800-400. U2200, U2000, U1800 Each at site): Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode while in hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ $500-$250-$125. $3000-1500-1000-500-400-300. U1600 $3000-1500-700-500-400-300. tournament room. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance U1400/Unr: $2000-1000- 500-300-200-100, U1200 $1000-500-300 (not game forfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; auto- fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds a separate section; U1200s also eligible for U1400 prizes), Unrated: matic forfeiture for 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected to get appearance fee. Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 $300-200-100 (Unrateds in this section eligible for these prizes only). to expulsion for the remainder of the event for any offense. Head- USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF MIXED DOUBLES PRIZES: 1st $500 - 2nd $250 - 3rd $125. Plus score phones cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and rules. EF: $35. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 bonus ($2,500 in chess store gift cards) every player who finishes with cannot be used in the last round by players with a plus score. paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives 4-1/2 points or better who didn’t place in the money prize wins a $25 Player must be willing to present same to TD for examination at free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Reg.: 11/8 from 9:45–10:15am. gift certificate towards chess store - redeemable only onsite. EF: $200 any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament Rds.: Sat 10:45am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 10:45 am-3:10pm. One half same day, register by 11/26 save $25, register by 11/23 save $35, without refund. Dirs/Lodg: Adobe Hotel-Dearborn, 600 Town Center point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd 2 and before register by 10/31 save $60. $50 more for players rated less than 2000 Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Room Rate: $92. To reserve, call (313) getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are playing in Open. No checks at door - cash only, credit card accepted for 592-3622, ask for Motor City Open rate, or go online at www.adobadear not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 a $10 fee. SCCF membership $18 for adults and $13 juniors required for born.com. Info, Ent: Dr. Ed Mandell (248) 635-2375 (Cell), (586) 558- per round and be USCF members. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address So Cal residents. 4-day schedule: Reg. closes 11am on 11/27, (Rounds 4790, (586) 558-2046 (Fax). All The King’s Men, 27170 Dequindre above. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. FIDE. 12:30-7:30, 12:30-7:30, 10:30-5, 10-4:30). 3-day schedule: Reg. closes Rd., Warren, MI 48092. Email: [email protected]. 9:30am on 11/28, Rounds. 11-2:30-5-8pm (G/60 d5), schedules merge Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! An American Classic! in Rd. 5 and compete for common prizes. Two byes max with advance A Heritage Event! NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, OHIO notice. CCA minimum ratings and TD discretion used to protect you from Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) improperly rated players. November Rating Supplement used. HR: 23rd annual Kings Island Open NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, PENNSYLVANIA Mention SC2 for $99 single or double, rates may go up after. Call TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Kings Island Doubletree (714) 634-4500. Cutoff for special hotel rate/offer is Resort, 5691 Kings Island Drive (I-71, 6 mi north of I-275), Mason, OH 45th annual National Chess Congress Oct 31st. Parking cost $10. Info: organizing club - Chess Palace 714- 45040. Free parking. $$ 30,000 based on 350 paid entries (re-entries 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Trophy 899-3421, [email protected]. Premium play hall (Grand Ballroom) sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/29-30, G/45 d10. Loews & U1000 Section count as half entries); minimum $24,000 (80% of each Ent: prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, 1st for the duration of the event. American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. $35,000 www.AmericanOpen.org on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2100: Garden Grove, CA 92845 or . W, F. GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-800- 1700: $1800-900-500-400-300. Under 1500: $1500-750-400-300-200. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ILLINOIS 400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1600- 800. Under 1250: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1000: $700-400-200-150- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000- 100. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” 2nd Annual Greater Midwest Class Championships 500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Team average must $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. Weekend AFTER Thanksgiving! 5R- $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must SS. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Hotel, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 1200: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1000: Trophies to top 10, 3 year register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Nov 15. Unrated prize limits: U1000 60173. Free Parking! $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. In 5 sections: USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Under 800: Trophies to top $200, U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, U1900 $1000. Balance 3-day Game-90 + 30/sec increments, 2-day Game-45 d5 for Rd. 1-2 10, 3 year USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Scholastic Under goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $115 online at chess- then merge in Rd-3. Master/Expert (2000-up): $1500-1000-700-600- 600: K-12 only, trophies to top 10, 3 year USCF membership with maga- action.com by 11/12, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/11 (entry 500, top U2300, U2200, U2100 $300 each. FIDE rated. Class A (U2000): zine to 1st. Unrated may not win over $300 in U1200, $600 in U1400, only, no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 11/6, $130 at $700-600-500-300-200. Class B (U1800): $700-600-500-300-200. Class $900 in U1600, $1200 in U1800, or $1500 in U2000. Mixed doubles site or online until 2 hours before game. GMs $100 from prize. Under C (U1600): $500-300-200-100-50. Class D and below (U1400 and prizes: best male-female 2-player “team” combined score among all 1000 Section EF: all $60 less than above. All: Advance EF $5 less to below): $400-300-200-100-50. Rated players may play up one section sections: $2000-1000-600-400. Team average must be under 2200; tea- OCA members. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60; not for $25. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 D, $200 C, $300 mates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess. org ratings usually used if B, or $400 A. EF: $99 online or postmarked by 11/1, $109 online or before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but pos- otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with postmarked by 11/15, $119 thereafter, $129 onsite. No checks at site, sible. Student/Alumni plaques to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of entry- online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic credit cards OK. Club Group Discount Special - 5 entries for the price of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic 4 if all in the same envelope by early registration cut-off (11/1). Re- have graduated from. Top 7 sections entry fee: $118 online at chess- $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun entry $50. 3-day schedule: Reg. 4:30-6:30pm; Rd. 1 Fri 7pm, Sat 10am action.com by 11/26, $125 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/24 (entry 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun and 3:30pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30am Rd. 1 11am Rd. 2 only, no questions), 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 11/19, $140 at 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all; Open must commit by rd. 2, others by rd. 3. HR: 1pm, then merge with 3-day in Rd. 3. Bye: Up to 2. Last rd bye must site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free, $100 deducted from $65-65, 800-727-3050, 513-398-0115, reserve by 10/23 or rate may commit by end of Rd. 2 and not retractable. Side Events: 1-day Scholastic prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331- 1600, use AWD #D657633, or Saturday - 4R-SS, Game-30 d5 - Open, U1000, U600 sections - Trophies Under 600 entry fee: $38 online at chessaction.com by 11/26, $45 reserve car online through chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & 1st-5th each section, participation ribbons for all players - $30 by 11/15, phoned by 11/24 (406-896-2038, no questions), $42 mailed by 11/19, cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport. Ent: Continental Chess, $40 thereafter and onsite - Reg. ends 9:30am - Rd. 1 10:00am with $50 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803 (chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- remaining rounds beginning ASAP. Game-3+2 Blitz (USCF/FIDE rated) USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction. 201-2269). $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at Saturday night 8pm - $20; 75% of entries returned in prizes. HR: $84-84 com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 847-605-1234, reserve by 11/15 or rate may increase. Ent: www.chessiq. at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day NOV. 16, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN com/gmclass or ChessIQ, 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Questions: [email protected] ONLY. On tournament day ONLY - top 7 sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) 847.274.1352. Advance entries posted at www.chessiq.com/gmclass (online entries posted instantly). Boards, sets, and clocks provided for Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. Half point Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. Prize: $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $200- the main event. None for skittles. Organizer provided equipment must be used. November rating supplement used. before rd. 4. HR: $100-100-125, reserve by 11/13 or rate may increase. 100, u1300 45-45. Nov 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8-8:30. Rds.: Parking: Hotel has valet parking only, with a special chess rate of 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 11/13 +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $30/day. Park America, 25 S. 12th St (12th & Clover), 1 block from by 10/6 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, MICHIGAN Loews, about $17/day each day, or $8/12 hrs Sat & Sun. Gateway Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton NOV. 21-26, TEXAS 2014 Motor City Open Hotel), about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Car rental: 800- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Co-Sponsored by Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 6-SS (5-SS in 331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. 2014 UTDallas Fall FIDE Open U1000 Section). 4 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400, U1000. OK to Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. 9SS. G/90 +30sec from move 1. Embassy Suites Dallas – Park Central, play up. Top Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $10,000. 80% Guar. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 13131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243. GM & IM norms (b/50 per each section). SITE: ADOBA HOTEL, 600 Town Center [email protected], 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chess possible! Min. 2000 FIDE or 2200 USCF required. Prizes $7,500 G: Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126 (Directions and Lodging Info below). action.com (online entries posted instantly). JGP (Top 7 sections). $$3000-1500-1000, U2500 $$1000, U2300 $$1000. EF: GMs, foreign All Sections except U1000 have 2-Day & 3-Day Schedules. No Re-Entries IMs, 2500+: Free; 2450-2499: $100; 2400-2449 $150; 2350-2399: $200; in OPEN or U1000 Sections. Up to three 1/2-pt. byes available (2 in DEC. 7, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 2300-2349 $250; 2250-2299: $300; 2200-2249 $350; 2100-2199: $400; U1000 Sect.); must be requested before start of RD. 4 (RD. 3 in U1000 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) 2000-2099 $450; U2000: $500; Unr: $700; $75 discount to all non-US Sect.). Sections merge after RD. 3. Unrated eligible for Overall prizes Prize: Federation players. FIDE ratings used for EF/pairings/prizes. Tournament ONLY in all sections, can play in any section. USCF and a STATE mem- Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. $1,210 b/44. 70% guar. will be run using FIDE Rules. This tournament is open to players with berships required; can be purchased on site. EF by Mon., 11/17 (add 1900+: $200-130-100 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 45-45. u1500: $200- FIDE Ratings above 2000 (a few special exceptions may be made at the $10 after; add $20 after Mon, 11/24): OPEN: IMs and GMs Free ($100 100, u1300 45-45. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg.: 8-8:30. Rds.: discretion of the Organizers.) Note that anyone rated USCF 2200 or EF deducted from prize): 3-DAY: $113. 2-DAY: $112. No Re-Entries 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 45, econ 35 2/3 prz. after 12/4 +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 above is also eligible to play but must pay entry fees according to their Allowed. U1800: 3-DAY: $83. 2-DAY: $82. Re-Entries: $50. U1400: by 11/28 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. FIDE Ratings. To improve chances to make GM Norms, a maximum of 3-DAY: $63. 2-DAY: $62. Re-Entries: $40. U1000 (1-Day 0nly): $30. A Heritage Event! one-third of the total field will be permitted to be U2200 FIDE. Tournament No Re-Entries. TL: OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sections: 3-Day Schedule: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! is limited to a total of around 40 players. If Monroi Units are provided, RDS. 1-4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. 2-Day Schedule: DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, NEW YORK they must be used. Schedule: Onsite registration if not full, 11/21 at RDS. 1-3, G-40 d5, RD. 4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. U1000 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 3pm-3:30 pm Opening Ceremony at 5:30 pm. Rds.: Rd. on 11/21 at 6 Section: 1-Day Schedule (Sat. only): G/45 d5. REG: 3-Day Schedule: 33rd annual Empire City Open pm; 11/22 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/23 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/24 at 5 Fri, 11/28, 9-10am. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 9-10:30am. 1-Day 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). New Yorker

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Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St., across from Penn Station, New York Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.us, www. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, PENNSYLVANIA 10001. $12,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $1200- chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15 service fee for refunds. Advance TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 600-300-200, clear or tiebreak win $50 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 47th annual Liberty Bell Open $500-250. Under 2200: $1000-500-250-150, top U2000/Unr $500-250. 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option Under 1900: $1000-500-250-150, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under DEC. 29, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) in U2100 to U1250, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market 1600: $800-400-200-100, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300: North American Open Blitz (BLZ) St., Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries (re-entries, GMs $300-200-100, trophies to first 5, top U1000, U800, Unr. Unrated may 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Ballys Casino Resort, Las Vegas & U1250 section count 70%), else in proportion, except minimum 75% not win over $150 in U1300, $300 U1600, or $500 U1900. Mixed doubles (see North American Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. of each prize guaranteed. In 2006 to 2014, the tournament had over bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among Open: $500-300-200, U2300/Unr $230-120, U2100/Unr $220-110. Under 320 paid entries each year and the $20,000 projected prize fund was all sections: $600-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates 1900: $400-200-100, U1700 $220-110, U1500 $140-70, U1300 $80. EF increased in proportion. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-400-300, may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 12/29, $50 after 7 pm 12/29. GMs 1st clear or on tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:45, 10:30, Under 2100: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400- possible. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at www.chessaction.com by 11:15, 11:45, 12:15. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz 300-200. Under 1700: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-600- 12/24, $115 phoned by 12/22 (406-896-2038, no questions), 3-day $113, used for pairings & prizes. 400-300-200. Under 1250: $700-500-300-200-100. Unrated may enter 2-day $112 if check mailed by 12/17, all $120 at site, or online until 2 any section, but may not win over $300 in U1250, $600 U1500, or $900 hours before rd. 1. GMs free; $90 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! U1700. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” All $50 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Re-entry $50, not available in JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, MASSACHUSETTS combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team average must Open. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Boston pairings avoided but possible. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at ches- $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult Harbor, 101 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128. Free parking, free airport saction.com by 1/14, $120 phoned by 1/12 (406-896-2038, entry only, $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 10 am. Rds. Fri 11 shuttle. Prizes $12,100 based on 220 paid entries (U1300 & re-entries no questions), 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by & 5, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am. count 60%), minimum $8000 (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections. 1/7, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours Rds. Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes available Premier: Open to 1900/over. $1200-600-400, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 before rd. 1. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. U1250 Section EF: all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before bonus, top U2300 $500-250. Under 2100: $1000-500-300. Under 1900: All $30 less than top 5 sections EF. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings rd. 4. HR: $289-289-319, 1-800-764-4680, 212-971-0101, reserve by $1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1000-500-300. Under 1500: $800-400- usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine 12/3 or rate may increase, ask for Continental Chess Association rate. 300. Under 1300: $400-200-150. Unrated may not win over $200 in if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, U1300, $400 U1500 or $600 U1700. Top 5 sections EF: $87 online at $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- chessaction.com by 1/7, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/5, 3-day Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (no Open to Open) $70. 4-day 2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at www. $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 12/30, $100 at site, or online until 2 schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). hours before round 1. GMs free; $80 from prize. Under 1300 Section 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, EF: All $40 less than above. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best An American Classic! Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule (no Open Section): Reg. male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800- ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:30. Bye: all, limit 3, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADA Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $98-98-98-98, indifferent sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm 1-800-SONESTA, 617-806-4653, request Continental Chess rate, reserve TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 1/10; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: Online EF $5 less to 24th annual North American Open by Jan 2 or rate may increase. Parking: Chess rate at Sonesta approx. MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $50, not Open Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms pos- $20/day (half of normal rate). Much lower rates Fri night & all day Sat available in Premier. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial & Sun at 1818 Market, 1815 JFK Blvd., or 1540 Spring. Car rental: Avis, sible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not USCF or FIDE uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633 or reserve through chesstour.com. rated 2200/over. 7SS, 40/2, USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, SD/30, d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Bally’s Casino Resort, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, NY 12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, www.chesstour.com, 347- 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Prizes $120,000 based Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends 201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted on 600 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs & U1250 Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Section count as half entries), else in proportion; $90,000 minimum ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes (75% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500- available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Premier must commit before rd. 2, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 1200-1000- 800-600-500-400-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus others before rd. 3. HR: $79-79, 617-568-1234, request chess rate, $200, top FIDE Under 2500/Unr $2400-1200. FIDE rated, GM & IM FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, TEXAS reserve by 1/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) norms possible. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600- 500-500- use AWD #657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box Southwest Class Championships Under 2100: 400-400. $7000-4000-2000-1200-800-600- 500-500-400-400, 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option Under 1900: no unrated may win over $2500. $7000-4000-2000-1200- chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries except in Master Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). DFW Airport Marriott Under 1700: 800-600-500-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1800. posted at www.chessaction.com (Online entries posted instantly). South, 4151 Centreport Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76165. Free parking; free $6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600- 500-500-400-400, no unrated may win airport shuttle. $30,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. In Under 1500: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! over $1300. $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-600-500-400-300- 7 sections; rated players may play up one section. Master (2200/up): 300, no unrated may win over $900. Under 1250: $3000-1500-1000-800- JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) $3000-1500-800-500-400, clear or tiebreak winner $200, top U2400 600-500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500, no unrated $1200-600. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class may win over $500. No separate U1000 section; players under 1000 in 6th annual Golden State Open 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000 prizes; receive larger if winning $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1500-800-400- Prize limits: except in Open Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton, both. 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/14 300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1200-600-400-300-200. Class E list may not win over $1500 U1250, $3000 U1500 or U1700. Games 6680 Regional St., Dublin, CA 94568 (near intersection of I-580 and I- 680; easy walk (2/5 mile) from BART West Dublin/Pleasanton station). (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-200-120-80. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated too late for 12/14 list not counted. 2) If post-event rating posted rated) may enter A through E, with maximum prize E $200, D $400, C 12/20/13-12/20/14 was more than 30 points over section maximum, 19 miles from Oakland Airport, 30 from San Jose Airport, 33 from San Francisco Airport. $25,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. $600, B $800, A $1000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female prize limit $2000. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400- in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female combined 2- In 6 sections. Open, open to all. $3000-1500-800-600-400, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: 300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different player “team” score: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Only rounds 1-7 of Open sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players Section counted. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may $1600-800-500-400-300, top U2000/Unr $500-250. Under 1900: $1500- 800-500-400-300, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1600: begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. EF: $143 online play in different sections; teams must register (no exta fee) by 3 pm at chessaction.com by 11/1, $163 online 11/2-2/9, $180 at site, or 12/27; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Top 6 sections EF: $1200-600-400-300-200, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300: $1000-500-400-300-200, top U1100 (no unr) $250-125. Under 1000: online until 2 hours before game. $150 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/1 Online at chessaction.com: $225 by 7/15, $255 http://chessaction.com/ (entry only, no questions), $170 11/2-2/9. 4-day $149, 3-day $148, 2- by 10/15, $275 by 12/23. Phoned to 406-896-2038 (no questions, entry $400-200-150-100-75. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter any section, with maximum prize U1000 $150, U1300 $400, U1600 $600, day $147 mailed by 11/1, all $20 more mailed 11/2-2/4. EF $180 at site only): $235 by 7/15, $265 by 10/15, $285 by 12/21. No phone entry until 1 hour before game. GMs free; $150 deducted from prize. Class E after 12/21. Mailed by 7/15: 5-day $230, 4-day $229, 3-day $228. Mailed U1900 $800. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Team Section EF: $63 online at chessaction.com by 2/11, $70 phoned by 2/9, 7/16-10/15: 5-day $260, 4-day $259, 3-day $258. Mailed 10/16-12/15: 4-day $69, 3-day $68, 2-day $67 mailed by 2/4, $80 at site or online 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day $278. Do not mail entry after 12/15. average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin until 2 hours before rd 1. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine Online 12/24 to 2 hours before your first game, or at site 12/26 to 1 if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Open round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. EF: $123 online at hour before your first game: http://chessaction.com/ $300. Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult Section EF $100 more chessaction.com by 10/1, $143 online 10/2-1/14, $160 at site, or online to US players if not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over. $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. 4-day schedule: Late Under 1250 Section EF: Seniors 65/over in until 2 hours before game. $130 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/1 (entry All $120 less than above. reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. U1500/over: Re-entry only, no questions), $150 10/2-1/12. 4-day $129, 3-day $128, 2-day All $120 less than above. $120; not available in 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs $127 mailed by 10/1, all $20 more mailed 10/2-1/7. EF $160 at site Open Section. free in Open Section; 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun $150 from prize. US IMs & WGMs $150; $100 from prize. All: No checks until 1 hour before game. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. U1000 Section EF: $53 online at chessaction.com by 1/14, $60 phoned by 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Open must at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Unofficial uschess.org ratings if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult 1/14, 4-day $59, 3-day $58, 2-day $57 mailed by 1/7, $70 at site or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player ratings: See chess- $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young tour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $95-95, 817-358-1700, reserve by 5-day reg. magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. ends 12/26 10:30 am, rds. 12/26- 1/30 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD 28 11:30 am & 6 pm, 12/29 10 am & 4 pm, 12/30 10 am. 4-day reg. Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. Online EF #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds. 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 3-day reg. $5 less to CalChess members. 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 ends 12/27 10:30 am, rds. 12/27 11:30 am, 2:30 pm & 6 service charge for refunds. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none sup- Bye: pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day pm, 12/28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 plied. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted HR: schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon rounds; Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. $97- instantly). 97, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase or chess block sell 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, out about 11/15. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Open must commit Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! is most convenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through before rd. 2, others before rd 4. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player ratings: See chesstour.com/ MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, HAWAII chesstour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ratings: FIDE TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) used in Open, Dec 2014 official USCF in others. For foreign in U2300 & foreignratings.htm. HR: $89-95, 925-828-7750, reserve by 1/2 or rate 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii International Open Car rental: below, see www.chesstour.com/ foreignratings.htm. Highest of multiple may increase. Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. 6-SS, Open: G/90 + 30i, All other sections: G/120 d5. Hilton Waikiki Ent: ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: Beach Hotel, 2500 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. $25,000 Projected may be expelled. Special rules: CCA electronic devices rules used; see chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge Prize Fund based on 200 entries in top 3 sections. $12,500 unconditionally www.chesstour.com/devices.htm. Also, in round 3 or after, players with for refunds. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none supplied. Advance guaranteed. Open: $5000-2500-1250 U2400 $1250-750 U2200 $1250- entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). scores of 80% or more and their opponents may not use headphones or 750 Amateur (Under 2000): $2500-1250-750 U1800 $1000-500. Reserve earphones, or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director per- A Heritage Event! (Under 1600): $2500-1250-750 U1400 $1000-500. Novice (Under 1200): mission. Blitz 12/29 9:45 pm. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $500-300-200 Open EF: Free for GM/IM/WGM/WIM.(*) *See website

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for conditions. $249 for players rated 2000+, $349 for players rated score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/23 under 2000 or unrated. U2000 & U1600 EF: $249 to play in rating class California, Northern $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. or unrated, $299 if wanting to play up. U1200 EF: $89. Discounts: 20% SEPT. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) OCT. 26, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) off all entry fees if received by 10/1/14, 10% off until 1/1/15. Additional Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players 4-day $20 off for juniors aged 18/under and Seniors aged 65/older. score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 25, after 9/11 40. w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after schedule: 3-day Reg. ends 3/19 at 5PM. Rds.: 7:30, 2-7:30, 2-7:30, 9. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 10/23 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. schedule. Reg ends 3/20 at 8AM. Rds.: 9-2:00-7:30, 2-7:30, 9. Side Events: This is the anchor event for the weeklong 2015 HAWAII CHESS SEPT. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) OCT. 26, Foster City Grand Prix LuperSwiss (3 x G/90 d5) FESTIVAL (3/14-22) which will also feature the Hawaii State Scholastic Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players See Grand Prix. Sched: Games: EF: Championship - 3/14, G/45 d0, a chess camp, Blitz Open - 3/21, G/5 w/plus score. Reg. 9-9:45a. 10a-2p. 33, after 9/11 , 2014 U.S. Class Championship 48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR 1-2 d0, lectures, group travel outings and more. HR: $189. Call event sponsor See Nationals. Ultimate Vacations at 1-800-284-0440 for reservations and travel pack- , Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) SEPT. 20 , Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) ages. Registration and more info: www.HawaiiChessFestival.com. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus NOV. 2 Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Email:[email protected]. Chief Organizer: Beau Mueller, score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 20, after 9/17 35. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/30 $40. Info: (808) 321-1594. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. , Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) SEPT. 20 , Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & NOV. 2 Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: all teams & players players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: 20, w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after after 9/17 35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. 10/30 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. , Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Regional SEPT. 21 , Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus NOV. 8 See Grand Prix. score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-4:30p. EF: $25, after 9/18 $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. NOV. 8, Bay Area Sacramento Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Trophies: Alabama , Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Players w/plus SEPT. 21 score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/5 $35. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, Alabama State Chess Championship Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Grand Prix. w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games:10a-2p. EF: $33, after 9/18 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 11, National Chess Day Scholastic - A Charity Event! (QC) , Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) , 2014 U.S. Game/60 Championship NOV.8 5SS, TC: G/25 d4. Brookwood Village Mall. 780 Brookwood Village, SEPT. 27 Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $1,000 b/35. Birmingham, AL 35209. Rated: OPEN (K-12), MIDDLE (K-8). EF: $20. See Nationals. 70% guar. 1800+: $200-100, u2000 100-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 Not Rated: NOVICE (K-6): EF: $15, if mailed by OCT 4th. Trophy: Top SEPT. 28, 2014 U.S. Game/30 Championship 100, u1400 50 u1200 50. Nov 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 3, Medals 4th – 6th. Late REG.: OCT 11th at 8AM; $10 More. Rds.: See Nationals. 9:30 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 35 2/3 prz. after 11/5 +15, playup 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. All Proceeds , Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 10/26 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess. goes to Children’s of Alabama. ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC 5184 Caldwell OCT. 5 com/grandprix. W. Mill Road, Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@ Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. yahoo.com; www.CaesarChess.com; www.AlabamaChess.com. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/3 $40. Info: NOV. 8, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Youth Quads #2 http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two Sections: Info & Entry Form at: , Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. OCT. 5 www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads14-GP. Open to Arizona Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: all teams & players all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 10/3 OCT. 10-11, Stubenrauch/Schneider Memorial - National Chess each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Day Tournament Kirshner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358. Sections: U1000, U1700, OPEN. U1000 plays 1-day schedule. U1700 , Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) OCT. 5 , Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) and Open play 2-day schedule. Under 1000: Saturday, Oct 11th See Grand Prix. NOV. 9 5SS, G/30 d5. U1000 will be divided into sections based on rating. Adults Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus may not play lower than U1000. Prizes: Trophies to the top 3 scholastic OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, Bay Area Chess GM Sam Shankland Cham- score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 11/5 $40. players in each section. Round Times: 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30. pionship Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See Grand Prix. Entry Fees: Free by 10/6, $20.00 10/7-10/10, $40 onsite. (Players reg- NOV. 9, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) istering onsite will receive a 1/2 point bye for Round 1). U1700 & Open OCT. 11, Bay Area Sacramento Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players (2-day schedule): Friday, Oct 10th and Saturday, Oct 11th. 5SS, G/55 Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 11/5 d5. Prizes: Top 3 scholastic = Trophies. Adults = 75% of entry fee for score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 10/9 $35. $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. cash prizes. Rounds: Fri 4:15, 6:30. Sat 8:30, 10:45, 1:15. Entry Fees: Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Students: same as U1000. Adults: $30 by 10/6, $40 10/7-10. Onsite: NOV. 15, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Trophies: $50.00 (Players registering onsite will receive a 1/2 point bye for the Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/12 first round). Register Online at: events4chess.com. Location: Killip Ele- OCT. 11, Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. mentary School, 2300 E. Sixth Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86004. More Info: Bill d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $1,000 b/35. Cheney 928-266-2122, [email protected], www.flagstaffchess.com. NOV. 15, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 70% guar. 1800+: $200-100, u2000 100-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & A State Championship Event! 100, u1400 50 u1200 50. Oct 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: NOV. 1-2, Arizona Senior Open 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 35 2/3 prz. after 10/9+15, playup +15, $20, after 11/12 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714, 520- Rated 2200+ $0 by 9/30 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ 799-8622. 1 SECTION: Open to USCF members born on or before Nov. grandprix. W. NOV. 16, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus 1, 1964. SCHEDULE: 5/SS, Rds 1-2 GAME/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 30/90, SD/1 , Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Youth Quads #1 + National d5. Round times: 10-1:30-5, 9-3. Byes: 1/2 pt byes allowed for all OCT. 11 score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/13 Chess Day Festivities $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. rounds but must be requested prior to start of Round 2 (2 max). PRIZES: Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two Highest Placing AZ Resident is AZ Senior Champion, $$G:250-150-100, Sections: U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: NOV. 16, Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) “Holland Prize” $50, Plaque to Top Senior 60+, Top Senior 70+; EF: www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads14-GP. Open to Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players FREE to GM/IM/WGM/WIM, otherwise $40. Late Fee: Additional $10 if all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $27, after entering after 10/29. ENTER: http://events4chess.com/ or mail to (make each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. 11/13 $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. checks payable to “SACA”): SACA, Attn: AZ Senior Open, PO Box 40663, Kirshner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358. Tucson, AZ 85717 or at site on 10/29 at 8:30 - 9:30am. HR: $79 (single/ NOV. 16, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) See Grand Prix. double) or $99 (suite), mention “Chess”. INFO: Enrique Huerta, 520-261- OCT. 12, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 6149, email: [email protected], web: www.sazchess.org. W. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus NOV. 22-23 OR 23, 2014 American Open Scholastic (CA-S) score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/9 $40. See California, Southern. NOV. 22-23 OR 23, 2014 American Open Scholastic (CA-S) Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. See California, Southern. NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) OCT. 12, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) See Grand Prix. NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players DEC. 7, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) See Grand Prix. w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 10/9 See Grand Prix. $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open , 24th annual North American Open (NV) DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29 OCT. 18, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) (NV) See Grand Prix. 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus See Grand Prix. score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 10/15 DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open See Grand Prix. $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. See Grand Prix. JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open OCT. 18, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii (CA-N) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & International Open (HI) See Grand Prix. players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: See Grand Prix. $20, after 10/15 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships (TX) OCT. 19, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) California, Southern See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 10/16 The Los Angeles Chess Club MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * International Open (HI) www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Intermediate class , Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) See Grand Prix. OCT. 19 + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tourna- Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players ments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Inter- w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $27, after Arkansas 10/16 $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. mediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) OCT. 26, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant). Group Classes * Tournaments * See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus Private (1:1) Lessons.

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Alec’s Chess Club! 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710; Mick@ ginia. EF: $20 if by 10/11, $30 at site. Reg.: Noon - 12:45. Top 16 players (818) 220-0257, www.alecschessclub.com. Excellent Group and Private LAChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets qualify for play-off matches. $$200-100-50-50 to champion, finalist and Lessons at very affordable prices. Tournaments EVERY Saturday: Blitz & basement. semi-finalists of the play-offs. Trophies to the top 16. www.chessctr.org/ Tournament on Saturdays from 1-3. The LAST Saturday each month: 5 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Cup.php. 202-857-4922. Round G/30 d5. See our website or call for more details. Hope you can OCT. 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11, Temecula Chess Club Tuesday Nights come!! [email protected]. 4418 Simpson Ave, #5, Studio City, 4SS, G/75 d5. Temecula Chess Club, 27403 Ynez Rd., Suite 213, Temecula, Florida CA 91607. CA 92591. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Unr: Free Entry SEPT. 6-7, Tournament III & Summer Chess Camp for Unrated Players. Rds.: 7:00pm. ENT: www.temeculachess.com/events. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TOURNAMENT III: Both days, 4SS, G/30 d5. CHESS CAMP: 3 Sections: INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www.temeculachess.com. Boca Raton Chess Club Over 1000, U1000, U500. EF: $199; Siblings 1/2, 25% off new LACC Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. NOV. 8, Temecula Chess Club - Rated Beginners Open (RBO) www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. members; Free new LACC Life members! $10 ($5) off if preregistered 3SS, G/61 d5, Temecula Chess Club, 27403 Ynez Rd., Suite 213, Temecula, by 9/4 for the 2-day (1-day). 1-day $109. Reg.: Sat 9-10 am; Schedule: CA 92591. Open to 1200 & under. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Day 1 10-11: Tactics I (theory); 11-12: Game I (G/30, practice); 12-1: Members. Unr: Free Entry for Unrated Players. Prizes: trophies. Rds.: Casselberry Chess Club (Orlando) Lunch & games analysis; 1-2: Opening I (theory); 2-3: Middle game I 12p, 2p, 4p. ENT: www.temeculachess.com/events. INFO: Guy Reams THURSDAY NIGHTS, G/75 d5 Tournament, 1 Game/Week for (4) Weeks. (theory); 3-4: Endgame I theory); 4-5: Game 2 (G/30, practice); 5-6: [email protected]. www.temeculachess.com. Details: www.casselberrychessclub.com. Casselberry Recreation Center, Game 2 analysis. Schedule: Day 2 10-11: Tactics II (theory); 11-12: 200 North Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry, FL. Contact: Herb Dickens at Game 3 (G/30; practice); 12-1: Lunch & games analysis; 1-2: Opening NOV. 22-23 OR 23, 2014 American Open Scholastic 407-388-0636 or Kevin at 407-920-5210. II (theory); 2-3: Middle game II (theory); 3-4: Endgame II (theory); 4-5: Doubletree Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Game 4 (G/30, practice); 5-6: Game 4 analysis; Ent: LACC- Box 251774, (714) 634-4500. Hotel rate is $99, mention SCF. Chess Computer for Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; Mick@LAChess- each 1st place winner per section. Trophies to top 10 places and top South Florida Chess Club Club.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or 3 in teams, in each section. Finalist medals to all above-average Wednesday’s 6:30-10:30pm. All games are G/85 d5, and they are all 4 basement. scorers. 9 Sections based on grade and rating: Varsity K-3, K-6, K-12; round tournaments. www.SouthFloridaChessClub.com. Questions? call Junior Varsity K-1, K-3 rated U600, K-6 rated U600, K-6 rated U800, K- 561-573-3677 or email [email protected]. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 9 rated U1000, K-12 rated U1200. Pre-Registration only (onsite reg. pay , LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 SEPT. 14-21, 2014 U.S. Senior Open SEPT. 6&7, 13&14 more and receive 1st round bye): Rds.: Saturday & Sunday 9am, 12:15, 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 See Nationals. 3:15 for Varsity sections; and Sunday 9am, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15, LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. 4:45 for Junior Varsity sections. Time Controls: All rounds will be G/75 SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 22nd annual Southern Open Rds.: Prizes: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. 1-Day Option: 1/2 EF. 1/2 collections. d5 in Varsity and G/30 d5 in Junior Varsity sections. EF: Varsity $80, See Grand Prix. Parking: ent. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChess Free at BoA & basem Junior Varsity $60, register by 11/20 save $5, by 11/20 save 10%, by Club.com. SEPT. 20, Southern Open Blitz (BLZ) 10/31 save 20%, by 9/30 save 30%. Play-up +$5. Limited space for 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Wyndham Orlando Resort (see SEPT. 6, 13, 20, LACC - Every Saturday Chess 4 Jrs. onsite registration! USCF Membership required for all sections. November Southern Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: NEW EVENT 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Supplement & TD discretion to place players accurately. National Tour- $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 nament Director: Randall Hough. Info: http://americanopen.org/junior- no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz LACC memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: tournament. Inquire: [email protected]. Chess Magnet School rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; JGP for Varsity Sections. OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, Orlando Autumn Open & National Chess each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. , 50th Annual American Open Free pizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30 Day Scholastic See Grand Prix. [email protected]. See Grand Prix. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open SEPT. 6, 13, 20, LACC - Saturday G/61 OCT. 10-12, The Stormont Kings 1st Annual National Chess Day (NV) Weekend 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 See Grand Prix. memb, No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, FRIDAY, Oct. 10, Kick off event 7pm pizza dinner & Speed Chess Tour- 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & basement. DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) nament G/5 d0 w/free raffles throughout the evening! Cost is $25. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. See Grand Prix. SATURDAY, Oct. 11 at 10am., 5 Rounds, G/30 d5, USCF rated tournament. EF: $25 tournament only, $40 w/food and other games. Games for SEPT. 6, 13, 20, LACC - Saturday Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open children & families on Saturday w/lunch is $15 – does not include Sat 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. (CA-N) tournament fee. SUNDAY, Oct. 12, 1:30-2:30 pm, we will have a lesson 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. No prizes 1/2. See Grand Prix. on the Golden Position of Chess with time to practice and analyze. Cost Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii is $15. The final event for the weekend is a Bughouse Tournament from 90% of collections. Parking: Free on streets &, BoA, or basement. Info: International Open (HI) 3-6pm on Sunday. Cost is $15. Space is limited. Registration must be 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. See Grand Prix. completed by 9/30/2014. Additional fee for late registration. All activities SEPT. 7, 14, 21, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. at: The Stormont Kings Chess Center, 8353 SW 124th St., Suite 201-A, 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler Miami, FL 33156. For more information please contact Chris Stormont, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No Colorado 786-303-2437, [email protected], www.stormontkings prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open chess.com. 1pm & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; each player receives (NV) OCT. 11, Cagan Crossings Community Library - National Chess a prize! Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Free pizza & juices. See Grand Prix. Day Tournament Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChess 5-SS, G/40 d5 FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships . Cagan Crossings Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks Blvd., Cler- Club.com. (TX) mont, FL. 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: $30 SEPT. 7, 14, 21, LACC - Sunday G/61 See Grand Prix. 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 Mailed or brought to library. $40 cash at door. USCF rtg & conf ID# req memb, No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, for cash prize. GM fees waived. Unrated tournament being run concur- 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or base- Connecticut rently. No fees for unrated. PRIZES: Guaranteed $150/75/30 after 10 ment. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. registrations pro-rated. Prizes then increase by $50/25/10 for every 5 SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 5th Annual Hartford Open paid registrations. Unrated winners awarded chess medals. 9AM - 5PM SEPT. 14, 2014 Westwood Fall Open See Grand Prix. Arrive by 8:45 to register. CONTACT: Herb Pilgrim: Library #352-243- See Grand Prix. OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, 5th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) 1840; Cell: 352-396-1006; email: [email protected]. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. SEPT. 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, Temecula Chess Club Tuesday Nights NOV. 1, 2014 Greater New Haven Open! Georgia 4SS, G/75 d5. Temecula Chess Club, 27403 Ynez Rd., Suite 213, Temecula, See Grand Prix. CA 92591. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Unr: Free Entry SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 22nd annual Southern Open (FL) for Unrated Players. Rds.: 7:00pm. ENT: www.temeculachess.com events. NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress See Grand Prix. INFO: Guy Reams [email protected]. www.temeculachess.com. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 20-21, 2014 Botvinnik Memorial NOV. 8, Eastern Congress Blitz (BLZ) Hawaii See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Sheraton Hotel, Stamford (see Eastern Chess Congress). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro- DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open OCT. 3-5, Temecula Chess Club Fall Open portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at (NV) See Grand Prix. site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. See Grand Prix. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. OCT. 11, National Chess Day Chess Tournament MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii Highland Elementary School, 2900 Barnett St., Bakersfield, CA 93308. 4 NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress International Open Sections: K-3 U300; K-3 U850; 4-6 U850; Open (all 7th -12 and K-6 (PA) See Grand Prix. rated over 849). All sections are 5SS, G/30 d0. Cost $10 before 10/10; See Grand Prix. $15 after 10/9; or $20 onsite 9:15-9:40. First round starts at 10:20. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) http://foothill.kernhigh.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Tourney- See Grand Prix. Idaho Form-101114.pdf. Trophies to top 5 individuals in K3 U300 and K3 U850 sections. Trophies to top 10 individuals in K-6 U850 and Open sections. Vellotti’s Chess School Team awards for top three teams: K-3, 4-6, and Open sections. Info: District of Columbia We Make Chess Fun!® Students ages 3-17 can learn to play and [email protected] Master chess with tricks, traps, and sneak attacks. Our Success in OCT. 5, Metro Sunday Quads Chess Training System is offered both in-person and live online through Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 3-RR, G/85 d5. U.S. Chess Center, 410 8th Street, NW. EF: $20. $$ $40 group Skype lessons. Based in Boise and Sun Valley, ID with a growing OCT. 11-12, LACC - National Chess Day Weekender each quad. Scholastic Sectons. G/25 d5. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: expansion into Los Angeles, CA, we offer camps, classes, tournaments, 1 Open 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90025, 2nd fl. Reg.: 9:15-9:50. Open Rds. 10-1-4. Schol. start at 10:00 and usually end private lessons, simuls, and lectures by International Master Luke section. EF: $70, $50 LACC members ($5 off if notified by 10/10); by 1:00. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org/quads.php. Vellotti. Enchanted Chess online classes are a great way to master Siblings 1/2, $30 new LACC members, Free new LACC Life members! 20% off your EF for each friend you bring in. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress chess from the comfort of your own home. Contact us today! Phone: (VA) Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. (208) 713-2486. E-mail: [email protected]. Online: www.Suc- 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: See Grand Prix. cessInChess.com. Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 ($750 OCT. 18, National Capital Scholastic Cup Qualifier Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; 4-SS. G/25 d5. US Chess Center, 410 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC SEPT. 20-21, 2014 Eastern Idaho Open U1600: $100–50; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated. Ent: LACC- Box 20004. Open to any student in K - 12 grade living in DC, Maryland or Vir- 5SS, Time Control: G/120 d5. Northwest Chess Grand Prix. 2 Sections:

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Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: Idaho State University, Pond Student events, none-for skittles. Must use organizer provided equipment. Novem- Union (Building 14), 3rd Floor, 1065 S 8th Ave., Pocatello, ID. USCF mem ber rating supplement used. Questions: [email protected] ONLY. On Maryland req. EF: by 9/15 $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), Special family rate $60. $5 more tournament day ONLY - 847-274-1352. for all if after 9/15. Email entries OK to lock in lower rate. Register & Maryland Chess Association Tournaments MCA runs several scholastic & open tournaments throughout Maryland check in: 7:30-8:30am 9/20. Those not paid and checked in by 8:30am Note: Players who qualify for the World Youth Championship may not be paired in first round. Rd. times: Sat 9am, 2:00pm, 7pm; Sun each month. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess.com. but represent a FIDE Academy are not included in the official Maryland scholastic players can qualify for a $41,000 scholarship 9am, 2:00pm. 1/2 pt bye avail: Max 1, Rds. 1-4 only. Must commit by USCF delegation. end of Rd. 2. 0-point bye available for Rd. 5. $$ (based on 30) Open: awarded each year that covers 4 years of tuition & fees at UMBC (Uni- $175-85-65. Reserve (U1400): $75-50-35. ENT/INFO: ICA, Contact: Jay versity of Maryland, Baltimore County). Simonson, 391 Carol Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83401, 208-206-7667. E-mail: SEPT. 13, UMBC Rated Beginner’s Championship (RBO) [email protected]. W. NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) 5SS, G/25 d5. UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in Commons, 3rd Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. floor). Open to U1200/Unr. USCF membership required. Free USCF memb. to anyone scoring at least 3.5 pts. Certificate to anyone completing OCT. 11, Wood River Weekend Progressive - National Chess Event! NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2nd Annual Greater Midwest Class Cham- Site: Community Campus, Hailey, ID. 4SS, Time Control: R1 G/30 d5, pionships 5 rds. Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2014-2015 UMBC R2 G/45 d5, R3 G/60 d5, R4 G/90 d5. Northwest Chess Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Amateur Chess Champ. EF: $20 if postmarked by 9/1, $25 later. Reg.: Everyone/All Levels welcome to play in tournament! $$ Open (based 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3-4:30 Sat. 1/2 pt. bye avail. in any on 15): $100, $75, $50. Reserve (based on 15): $75, $50, $25, and NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) rd. if req’d before rd. 1. Held concurrently w/UMBC Champ. 9/13-9/14 student trophies, 1st-3rd place. EF: $30 ($25 if under 18 or 60+) (K-12 See Grand Prix. (see separate TLA). Ent: Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, UMBC, students $10 in either section) if registered by 10/8. E-mail entry will 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, ATTN: Beginners Champ. Cks lock in advance entry rate. USCF Mem. req’d. Boards and clocks provided. payable to UMBC. Dir: Exit 47B off I95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Tie-break order: Head-to-head, Solkoff, Cumulative Opposition, Modified Indiana Commons Drive garage. For more info: 410-455-8499, ChessClub@umbc. Median, Cumulative. Half-point bye: Max 1, Rds 1-3 only. Must commit SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup (MI) edu, www.umbc.edu/chess. W. by round 2. 0-point bye available for Rd. 4. Pre-registration preferred. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 13-14, UMBC Championship ENT/INFO: ICA, Contact: Adam Porth, Silver Creek High School, 1060 See Grand Prix. Fox Acres Rd., Hailey, ID 83333 (208) 450-9048 or email [email protected]. OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships Make checks payable to Idaho Chess Association. www.idahochess (IL) OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress association.org. W. See Grand Prix. (VA) , National Chess Day Midwest Class Blitz (BLZ) (IL) See Grand Prix. MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii OCT. 11 International Open (HI) See Illinois. OCT. 11, National Chess Day G/10 (QC) (VA) See Grand Prix. NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Virginia. See Grand Prix. OCT. 12, Washington Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) (VA) Illinois NOV. 15, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (OH) See Grand Prix. See Ohio. NOV.28-30OR29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup (MI) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 4-5, Frederick Ekstrom Memorial Open Massachusetts 5SS, Rd. 1 G/80 d5, Rd. 2-5 G/110 d5. State House Inn, 101 E. Adams, Iowa SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 5th Annual Hartford Open (CT) Springfield. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rds.: 10:30-2-6:45, 10-2:30. Meal breaks See Grand Prix. between every round. EF: $42 by 10/3, $52 at site, $2 less to SCC mem- OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) bers. Prizes: $$1700 Gtd. 500-300-200; X-A-B-C-D-E&under-Unr 100 See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! each. Ent/Info: David Long, 401 S. Illinois St., Springfield 62704. 217- OCT. 8, 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, Ernest E. Fandreyer Memorial 726-2584. 56 seats plus 4 overflow seats available. Restrictions on Kansas 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus Complex, Room C159, outside food in playing rooms. Information and directions available at Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 www.springfieldchessclub.com. OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) per game. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit See Grand Prix. two. Prizes: chess books, wooden boards, etc. Info: George Mirijanian, OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345- See Grand Prix. 5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. WEB: 10-8-14. Plenty of free OCT. 11, National Chess Day Midwest Class Blitz (BLZ) Kentucky parking. Cafe facilities. W. 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel , Adult Team Championship OCT. 26, 81st Greater Boston Open (see Midwest Class). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: SEPT. 20 4 Rounds, G/60 d5. Univ. of Kentucky Student Center, Grand Ballroom, See Grand Prix. $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, Lexington, KY 40506. 1st round: 10:00 Am Sharp. Rounds: 10/12:30/ no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) 2:45/5:00. Sections: OPEN: 4 person teams Max Average of 4 Players but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. See Grand Prix. cannot exceed 2000! Under 1600 Section: 3 Person Teams. Max Average OCT. 11, Park Forest Chess Challenge “National Chess Day” Tour- cannot exceed 1600! Unrated count 1500 in all sections. Entry Fee: $20 JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress nament per player. Open Section based on 8 teams. 1st Place Team $500 (plus See Grand Prix. Hosted by the Village of Park Forest, an Affiliate of the United States trophies); 2nd place $200. Under Section based on 8 teams: 1st Place Chess Federation. Tournament will be held at Dining on the Green, $300 (plus trophies); 2nd place $150. Special side Bughouse Event after located at 349 Main Street in Park Forest, IL 60466. This is a 4/SS, main event. Free Entry with Paid Entry to main event. 5 Rounds paired Michigan G/40 d5 USCF-rated tournament; must be a USCF member to participate. as random swiss event. $100 1st place prize and trophies. Info: Don SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup Register at: Park Forest Recreation & Parks, 350 Victory Dr., Park Lutz (859) 907-2395. KyChess.com. Lexchess.com. See Grand Prix. Forest, IL 60466, (708)-748-2005, Credit Card, Cash or Check, $5.00 Tournament Fee. On- site registration: (cash only) 9 am—9:30 am. A Heritage Event! OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships , 32nd MSU Open, 2014 Schedule: Players must check in by 9:45 am, Tournament time: 10 NOV. 1 (IL) $G: 500. 4SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10-1-then ASAP thereafter. Third floor, am—4 pm. Please provide your own clock. Concessions will be sold at See Grand Prix. Curris Center, Murray St. Univ., Murray, KY. EF: $20 if rec’d by Oct. 29, the event. Advance registration if interested, send no money, I need $30 afterward. In two sections: Open and Amateur for those rated NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) USCF id and name. Not member just send name. I can be reached at under 1200. $500 guaranteed prizes: Open: $100 + trophy to 1st; $50 See Grand Prix. [email protected] If you are not a member, yearly memberships to 2nd; $50 + Trophy to first in each of B, C, D. Amateur: $50 + trophy , 2014 Motor City Open or a ninety day membership will be available at tournament for an extra NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30 to 1st in each of the following categories - rated below 1200, rated See Grand Prix. fee. For details on joining the USCF, please visit their website at www.us below 1000, rated below 800; rated below 600. If entries permit an chess.org or contact the Recreation & Parks Dept. at 708-748-2005. additional $100 will be assigned based on where the entries are located. NOV. 1-2, Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls Ent: Wayne Bell, Box 2468, Murray State Univ. Station, Murray, KY Minnesota A World Youth 2015 Qualifier Event! Sections (Boys and Girls each): 42071, site 9:00-9:45. Info only: 270-293-7675, [email protected], USCF OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships U18, U16, U14, U12, U10 (see www.chessiq.com/polgar2014 for birthdate membership is required. (IL) cutoffs for each age category). Prizes: (Boys and Girls each):1st place NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix. in each age category will be a wild card representative for the ChessIQ See Grand Prix. Academy World Youth Team (event held in Greece - see www.chessiq. NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 2nd annual Bloomington Open com/polgar2014 for more details). Additional Prizes: U18 - 1st-Webster NOV. 15, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (OH) See Grand Prix. University Scholarship, 2nd-4th - $150-100-75 value in chess prizes. See Ohio. U16, U14, U12, U10 - 1st place iPad Mini, 2nd-4th - $150-100-75 value in chess prizes. Trophies in all age categories for 1st - 8th place and top Missouri 2 school teams (students must be in the same school or feeder school, Louisiana OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open no private club teams). Rounds and Time Control: Game-45 d5: Sat- FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships See Grand Prix. Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm each day. On-site reg: 9:30-10:30am Sat. Limit (TX) , 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships 2 byes. Last rd bye must commit by end of Rd. 2 and not retractable. See Grand Prix. OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12 Side Events: (Fri night) 2-hour camp with GM Polgar 6pm-8pm; (Sat (IL) Morning) 1-day U8 scholastic 4R-SS Game-30 d5 at 10:30am w/onsite See Grand Prix. reg. 9:30-10am; (Sat night) Puzzle Solving at 6pm and Simul at 7pm; Maine OCT. 25, 2014 Springfield Open (Sun morning) Game-3 +2/sec Blitz at 9am (FIDE and USCF rated) - Co-hosted by the Springfield Park Board Chess Club and Joplin Chess , Freeport Quick Chess Marathon (QC) visit website for more details and registration. Site: Hyatt Regency OCT. 5 Club. 4-SS, G/60 d5. Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont, Springfield, Schaumburg Hotel, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Free Parking! See Grand Prix. MO 65804. 2 Sections, Open: $120-80, U1600 60. U1400: $60-40. 4.0 HR: $89/night 847-605-1234 by 10/11 or rates may increase. Entries: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Bonus: $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. Prizes: Online or postmarked by 10/4 $40; online or postmarked by 10/18 $50, OCT. 11, National Chess Day Tournament b/25 non-scholastic entries. EF: $20 by 10/24, $30 at door. Scholastic thereafter $60. Puzzle Solving, Simul, Blitz - $20 each. 1-day Scholastic 4SS, G/60 d6. Brewer Community School, 92 Pendleton St., Brewer, ME (rating only) $10 by 10/24, $15 at door. Reg.: 8-8:50. Rounds: 9, 11:15, - $30 by 10/18, $40 thereafter and onsite. Camp - $40 by 10/4, $50 by 04412. 4 sections: Open, U1500, U1000 Beginners Open, K-6 Unrated 2, 4:15. Ent: [email protected] or [email protected] with cash 10/18, $60 thereafter and online. Online registrations at www.chessiq. Novice. Prizes: trophies top two. EF: $15, $20 at door. Reg.: 8-8:45. on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, com/polgar2014. Mail entries to: ChessIQ, 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, Rd. 1 starts 9:15. Enter: Steve Wong, 54 Wilson St., Brewer, ME 04412. MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. Info: joplinchess.org, Skokie, IL 60077. Other info: Boards, sets, and clocks provided for 207-945-3969, email: [email protected]. [email protected], 417-483-1554.

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Reg.: $20. $15 if advance entry. To enter in advance at website: http:// unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable Nebraska hudsoncountychess.tripod.com/. to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W. OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) Toms River Chess Club See Grand Prix. New! Beginning Oct. 5th. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday Quads at the Toms SEPT. 21, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship River Chess Club. Held at Close Encounters, 1861 Hooper Ave., Toms See Grand Prix. River, NJ. G/40 d5. EF: $20. Prizes: $40 per quad. Reg.: 12:15-12:45 , Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship Nevada PM. 1st round 1PM. Contact email: [email protected] SEPT. 21 Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Las Vegas Chess Center SEPT. 13, Central Jersey Chess Tournament Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ LasVegas Chess Center, 727 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101, corner of Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 6 sections: 4 rated, 2 b/20) 1st - 3rd $100, $75, $50, TU1200 $25, INFO 201 287 0250 or 8th inside the Learning Village in Downtown. We meet on Fridays from unrated. Open, U1200 K-12, 3SS, G/40 d5. U900, U600 K-8, 4SS, G/25 [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by Sept 17th) $25 At Site $30. 6 to 10 pm, G/75, +30, EF: $2 and Sundays from 12 to 6pm, 4 Rds. d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2) 4SS, unrated, no clocks. Reg. ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye G/40 d5, EF: $5 with prizes back to winners. Sets, clocks, water and Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and top school or club team per section, medals for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF coffee provided, for more info visit lasvegaschesscenter.com or call to all! $35 pre-reg at njchess.com by 9/11, $45 on-site. Reg.: 1:15- payable to: International Chess Academy Mail. To: Diana Tulman, 28 702-283-9512. 1:45, sections end between 5-7pm. Full details at njchess.com. Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W. SEPT. 28, Nevada Quick Chess Championship (QC) SEPT. 19, FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania (BLZ) SEPT. 21, Sunday Quads See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/5 d2. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes(b/20): $50-30- 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: 20, U1400 $25. EF: $10. Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rd. 1: 7:45. Info: frank@ $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. OCT. 17-19, 32nd Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open frankschess.com, 201-961-4029. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- 499-0118. See Grand Prix. SEPT. 20, Cherry Street Open , 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30 , Westfield Club Championship See Grand Prix. SEPT. 20, Ewing CC - Quad #24 SEPT. 21 & 28 3RR, G/90 d5. Ewing Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, 4-SS. G/85 d5. Westfield CC members only. For additional details see: DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html See Grand Prix. NJ 08628. EF: $14. Prizes: $35. each Quad. REG.: 8:45-10AM. Rds.: 10:20, 1:30, 5PM. Train/Bus Access. Contact: Mike [email protected], SEPT. 22, Viking U1300 Quads in an evening #6 (Monday Evening) DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) 609-468-4792. W. Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 3-RR, G/30 d5. Quad See Grand Prix. winner gets Trophy. EF: $5 cash at site 7 pm. Games start 7:30 pm. SEPT. 20, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 5th Annual Hartford Open (CT) (CA-N) $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; , Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open ICA provides lunch. SEPT. 27 FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships www.icanj.net. 4-SS, G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: (TX) SEPT. 21, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sec- $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM See Grand Prix. tions prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80-62, U2200 $61, MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii SITE: BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ U1800 $60. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15 p.m. 2 International Open (HI) 07601. 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS byes allowed, Must commit prior to round 3. Info: chessmates@chess- See Grand Prix. OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req’d For Sections 3, matesnj.com, 732-499-0118. 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk , Fair Lawn Saturday Quads by Sept 17th) $25 At Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late SEPT. 27 ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections, Section 1 New Hampshire $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; www. SEPT. 27, Middlebury Game-in-Thirty (VT) Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. See Vermont. rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below SEPT. 27, No Jersey-Fall Amateur (2 sections) New Jersey 800 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset. (I-287, exit #10). U2400 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and section, G$$: 250-150-100-50. Minimum $50 to Expert, EF: $45 online Every Third Sunday of the Month Tournament Union City Chess Club! unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. or $50 or cash at hotel. Early and late entries paired separately and 420 15th St., Union City. 4SS, G/45 d0. $200 b/20. Start time: 10am. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or merged in round two. U1400 Section: $$150-100-50. Minimum $50 to

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

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Class E & F. U1000. EF: $35 online, or $40 cash at site. Round #1 starts discount for advance entry. Reg.: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Info: www.westfield- NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress 10 am. Trophies to first and top 5 K-8 players. All sections: 4-SS, G/60 chessclub.com, John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill (PA) d5, Top 4 Open prizes Guaranteed All others b/16 in section. Only top in Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358. See Grand Prix. a class may win Minimum prize. Reg. 9-9:45. First R. 10 am. Info: Ken , Westfield Octos , National Congress Blitz (BLZ) (PA) 908-887-3126 or [email protected]. W. Web. OCT. 19 NOV. 29 3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes See Pennsylvania. , FCA September Open SEPT. 28 per 8-player section: 1st $60, 2nd $35, Under prize $25. Under number , 47th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) 4SS, G/60 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prize(b/20): $125- EF: Reg.: JAN.16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 determined by rating of 4th seed. $25, $20 Members. 1:15- See Grand Prix. 75-50, U1400: $50. EF: $25. (1)1/2 pt. bye avail. any rd. Must notify b/4 1:45 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, rd.1. Reg.: 9:30-10:15am. Rds.: 10:30, 12:45, 3:00, 5:15. Info: frank@ John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548- frankschess.com, 201-961-4029. 8432 or 848-219-1358. New Mexico , Sunday Quads , 5th annual Boardwalk Open SEPT. 28 OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26 SEPT. 26-28, New Mexico Open & 2014 NM State Championship 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. EF: Reg.: $50 to first in each section. $20, $15 members. 3:00-3:25 p.m. , Boardwalk Open Blitz (BLZ) Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- OCT. 25 , 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30 499-0118. See Grand Prix. Club (see Boardwalk Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24, Friday G/90 at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: (NV) 4-SS, G/85 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. 1 game 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. See Grand Prix. per week. Prize Fund: $275 b/12 entries. Prizes: $90-75, U1800 $60, , No Jersey Indian Summer Amateur (2 sections) FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships U1400 $50. EF: $40, $30 members. Reg.: 6:45-7:20 p.m. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. OCT. 25 U2400 (TX) on the dates listed. 2 byes allowed. Must commit prior to round 3. Late- Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset. (I-287, exit #10). section See Grand Prix. joins accepted until the start of round 3. Info: chessmates@chessmates , G$$: 250-150-100-50. Minimum $50 to Expert, EF: $45 online nj.com, 732-499-0118. or $50 or cash at hotel. Early and late entries paired separately and merged in round two. U1400 Section: $$150-100-50. Minimum $50 to OCT. 4, 1st Saturday Swiss Class E & F. U1000. EF: $35 online, or $40 cash at site. Round #1 starts New York 4-SS. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: 10 am. Trophies to first and top 5 K-8 players. All sections: 4-SS, G/60 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM d5, Top 4 Open prizes Guaranteed All others b/16 in section. Only top in SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25, OCT. 2, 9, 5th Long Island CC Sept. Open & prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $62, U1900 a class may win Minimum prize. Reg. 9-9:45. First R. 10 am. Info: Ken Side Events $61, U1600 $60. Reg.: 10:00-10:25 a.m. Rds.: 10:30 a.m., 1:00, 3:15, 908-887-3126 or [email protected]. W. Web. 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. Info: , Westfield Quads Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- [email protected], 732-499-0118. OCT. 26 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members OCT. 4, Princeton Day School $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. +$10. Reg.: 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John 2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. Quick-Rated Side Events each section. Medals to all players. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 week! G/15 d5 thru G/24 d5 (see website). begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds.G/55 d5: UNDER 2000, or 848-219-1358. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NEAR MASTERS (players K-12 1400-1600), FUTURE MASTERS (players , Westfield Open SEPT. 11, 18, 25, OCT. 2, 9, Marshall FIDE Thursdays! K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS. NOV. 2 See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: G/25 d5 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be accelerated $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM. II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8),K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 See Grand Prix. SEPT. 16, Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated (novice). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. Parents play free. , Westfield Quads Info and register online: NOV. 9 See Grand Prix. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: www.pds.org/chess. On-site 11-12 noon $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. SEPT. 18, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated [email protected]. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John 4-SS G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: OCT. 5, Sunday Quads Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: or 848-219-1358. req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. A State Championship Event! Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- NOV. 23, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship SEPT. 19, Marshall U2000 Friday Night Rapid! 499-0118. 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U1800 $65 U1600 $55. EF: $40, OCT. 5, Westfield Quads 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: Garden State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.mar- $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Grades K-12: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 3 teams - top 3 from shallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Rds.: Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal!; 10am , Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1500) and ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/15, $55 at site. USCF mem req’d. Reg.: 8- SEPT. 20 Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, 9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732 259-3881, Halsprech or 848-219-1358. U1700 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. [email protected]. Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send , 2nd Annual Renaissance Chess Club National Chess Day Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Marshall OCT. 11 to NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, Blitz (BLZ) CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. no delay grade school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, 18 games, format(s) TBA per entries, G/3inc2 or G/5d0 ( ). , Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1800) Renaissance Copy, 57 Main St., Hackensack, NJ 07601. EF: $5. Numerous phone number & entry fee, please include email address. Register online SEPT. 21 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, nice noncash prizes. Blitz rated, but highest of regular/quick/blitz at: www.njscf.org until 11/22. ratings used for pairings/prizes.Reg. 5:30-6:10 PM, mandatory player meeting 6:20, 1st rd. 6:30. Please bring equipment. Free warmup blitz tmt. (unr.) 10/5. Info: [email protected]. (201) 342-2442. OCT. 11, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: CENTRAL NEW YORK OPEN $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, [email protected]; www. icanj.net. ICA provides lunch. October 18-19 at Syracuse University OCT. 11, National Chess Day G/10 (QC) (VA) See Virginia. $5000 GUARANTEED PRIZES OCT. 11, National Chess Day Open 4-SS, G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM First 2-day weekend Swiss in Syracuse since 1995! prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80-62, U2200 $61, U1800 $60. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15 p.m. 2 5 rounds, G/90, d10 at historic Hall of Languages. Special chess byes allowed, Must commit prior to round 3. Info: chessmates@chess matesnj.com, 732-499-0118. rate $115 single/twin at Crowne Plaza Hotel, ½ mile from site. OCT. 12, FCA Sunday Quads 3RR, G/40 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: $50 per Quad. Open Section: $700-400-200, top U2100/Unr $300-150. EF: $20. Reg.: 12:00-12:45pm. Rds.: 1:00,2:30,4:00. Info: frank@franks chess.com, 201-961-4029. Clear winner of 3 quads in 2014 gains Under 1900 Section: $500-250-150, top U1700/Unr $300-150. free entry in next quad! Under 1500 Section: $400-200-100, top U1300 (no unr) $240- OCT. 12, Sunday Quads 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: 120, top U1100 (no Unr) $160-80. Unrated limit $200. $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732- Mixed Doubles: best male/female 2-player team (may be in 499-0118. different sections) averaging under 2200: $400-200. OCT. 12, Washington Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) (VA) See Grand Prix. College Teams: Plaques to first 3 teams based on top 4 scorers OCT. 12, Westfield Fall Scholastic Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, from school among all sections. U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rds.: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. U1250: 4-SS. G/25 d5. 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U1900 $55. 2-U1800 ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. OCT. 3-5, 4-5 OR 5, Marshall October Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated OCT. 11-12, National Chess Day In Albany Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, NOV. 7, 21, 2014 Queens Chess Club , Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1700) 477-3716. OCT. 12 Championship 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. U1900 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. , Marshall FIDE Mondays! SEPT. 22, 29, OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT. 4, 19th Annual Arkport Open Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 6-SS, G/120 d5. Open to USCF 1600+. FIDE rating used pairings & See Grand Prix. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- prizes. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. EF: $50, Mbr $30 Rds.: 477-3716. 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 4. Marshall OCT. 4, Marshall Saturday G/40 U1800! CC, 23 W 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60 EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: OCT. 12, TRM199 Noon-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry at Riverbank State Park, 145 St. & Riverside Dr., NYC, 12203. EF: FREE SEPT. 25, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- Scholastic, free parking. Pre-Register required by 8:00 PM Fri., 10/10. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: 477-3716. Check-in at site by 9:15 required. Details www.therightmove.org. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. OCT. 4, TRM86 OCT. 12, Washington Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) (VA) 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. at Albany Academy, 135 Academy Rd., Albany 12208. EF: Free. Pre-register See Grand Prix. required by 8:00 PM Thurs., 10/4. Details www.maketherightmove.org. SEPT.26, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. OCT. 4, 11, 18, 25, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- OCT. 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, 12, Marshall Wednesday U1400! ments! 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1100 $90. EF: $50, Members $30 SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 5th Annual Hartford Open (CT) 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. See Grand Prix. 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- SEPT. 27, Marshall Saturday G/45! (Open and U1500) for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, 477-3716. request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. U1800 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. OCT. 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, 12, Marshall Wednesday U2000! NOW Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry OCT. 7, Marshall First Tuesday Rapid! FIDE Rapid Rated FIDE rated! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65 U1800 $55. EF: $40, 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1700 $90. EF: $50, Mbr $30. 477-3716. Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. SEPT. 27, Middlebury Game-in-Thirty (VT) at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th USCF & FIDE rated! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess- See Vermont. St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. club.org, 212-477-3716. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 9, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated OCT. 16, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated SEPT. 28, 57th Binghamton Open 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: 4SS, G/65 d5. Prizes: $300 b/24. Open-$100-$60-$30; Reserve-$50- $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, $40-$20 (U1700). EF: Open $25, Reserve $20 (U1700). Cash only on req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W site. Schedule: Registration 8:45-9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:30- 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 10th St, NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 4:45. Entry: payable to: “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, [email protected]. OCT. 9, 16, 23, 30, NOV. 6, 4th Long Island CC Fall Open & Side OCT. 16, 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13, Marshall FIDE Thursdays! SEPT. 28, Marshall Sunday G/60! (Open and U1700) Events 5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: 4-SS, G/55. d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, U1800 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members +$10. Reg.: 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- , Marshall October U2300! FIDE rated 477-3716. 2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. Quick-Rated Side Events each OCT. 17-19, 18-19 OR 19 week! G/10 d5 thru G/24 d5 (see website). 5-SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $820 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! GTD: $300-150-100 U2100 $145 U1800 $125. EF: $60, Mbr $40. Reg.: SEPT. 29, OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27, Marshall Monday U1600! OCT. 10, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Rapid! Ends 15 min before round start. Max two byes, req. at entry. Schedules: 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1300 $90. EF: $50, Members $30. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2000 $65 U1600 $55. EF: $40, 3 day Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30. 2 day Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. merge with 3 day in round 2. 1 day Sun. 9-10:10-11:20 (G/25 d5) then Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.mar merge in round 4. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchess- 477-3716. shallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. club.org, 212-477-3716. OCT. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed OCT. 11, National Chess Day Blitz In Albany (BLZ) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Night Chess! See Grand Prix. OCT. 17, 24, 31, NOV. 7, 14, Marshall Friday 1pm G/120! - FIDE Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 OCT. 11, National Chess Day G/10 (QC) (VA) Rated Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members See Virginia. 5-SS, G/120 d5. ($300 b/24): $150-75, U2000 $75. EF: $30, Mbr $20. $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. , Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1600) Rds.: 1pm each Fri. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. OCT. 11 Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- OCT. 2, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: U1700 $55. 2-U1600 ($300/25): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. 477-3716. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry OCT. 18, Marshall Saturday U1800! req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($300/24): 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 477-3716. $160-80, U1500 $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 club.org. OCT. 18-19, Central New York Open See Grand Prix. OCT. 20-DEC. 22 (CHAMPIONSHIP) & OCT. 20-NOV. 17 (OTHER SECTIONS), New York Nassau Championship 18th EASTERN CHESS CONGRESS See Grand Prix. OCT. 21, Marshall Masters FIDE Rapid Rated November 7-9 or 8-9, Stamford, CT See Grand Prix. OCT. 23, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 4-SS G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: $8000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 5 rounds, $95 room rates, free parking, downtown location, 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. OCT. 24, Marshall U1900 Friday Night Rapid! trains from NYC run frequently. In 4 sections: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U1700 $65 U1500 $55. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.mar- Premier (1900/up): Prizes $1000-500-300, top U2300 $400-200. shallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Under 2100 Section: $800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $400-200. OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, 5th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) See Grand Prix. $700-400-200,top U1500 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1700 Section: OCT. 25, Marshall Saturday G/60! (Open and U1500) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, Under 1300 Section: $500-300-200, top U1100 $170-80. U1700 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. male/female teams averaging U2200: $400-200. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Marshall Mixed Doubles: CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. May play in different sections; enter by 2 pm 11/8 (no extra fee). OCT. 26, Marshall Sunday G/45! (Open and U1800) Unrated prize limit: $200 in U1300, $400 in U1700. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2200 $65, U1900 $55. 2-U1800 ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. 477-3716. OCT. 30, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye,

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req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. Noon-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- Ohio 477-3716. OCT. 31, Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) SEPT. 12, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) See Grand Prix. NOV. 13, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 NOV. 1, Marshall Saturday G/45! (Open and U1500) $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. , DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) U1800 $55. 2-U1500 ($300/25): $160-80, U1200 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. SEPT. 19 Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- NOV.28-30OR29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress (PA) 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 477-3716. See Grand Prix. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. NOV. 2, Marshall Sunday G/60! (Open and U1700) DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 33rd annual Empire City Open SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup (MI) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. U1800 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) SEPT. 20, Cincy Tornado: The After Party: Swiss Double Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Marshall See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/60 d5. NEW 9:00am 1st RD START TIME. First Baptist Church, CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. 11195 Winton Rd., Cinti, OH 45218. Corner of Sharon Rd. & Winton Rd. JAN.16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. EF: $30 if paid online or $35 at site. Credit Cards accepted at site. B/35 NOV. 3, 10, 17, 24, DEC. 1, Marshall Monday U1600! Open: $200-$100; 1st A,B,C,D/under...each $100. Biggest Rating Upset 5-SS, G/90 d5. ($450/25): $240-120 U1300 $90. EF: $50, Members $30. Prize $30. Floating 2nd Prize: Class Section with most players gets $50 Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 3. Marshall North Carolina 2nd-Place Prize. Master Bounty Prize; any player/first player to win CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. against one seeded master wins $50 and $25 for a draw. If one seed OCT. 11, National Chess Day in Hendersonville master has perfect 4.0 score, he has earned the $50 bounty. Masters Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 3SS, G/60 d5. Henderson County Athletics and Activity Center, 708 S. Play Free and we feed you lunch. Master EF deducted from prize. Reg.: NOV. 3, 10, 17, 24, DEC. 1, 8, Marshall FIDE Mondays! Grove St., Hendersonville, NC 28792. EF: $5, 80% returned. Rds.: 9:30- 8-8:45. NEW ROUND TIMES: 9:00AM-12:00-2:30-5:00; Register & 6-SS, G/120 d5. Open to USCF 1600+. FIDE rating used pairings & 11:45-2:00. Info: Ryland Brown, [email protected]. Pay online www.chessearth.com. NON-USCF RATED SIDE EVENT: prizes. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. EF: $50, Mbr $30 Rds.: Swiss Double Speed Chess Tournament: Double; G/5 d0. Reg. 6-7:15. Reg.: A State Championship Event! 7pm each Mon. 6:15-6:45. Max two byes, req. by Rd. 4. Marshall , North Carolina Senior Open Starts at 7:30pm following the Cincy Tornado. You play each opponent CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. OCT. 17-19 5-SS, G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites Shelton Vineyards, 150 twice, paired as a Swiss. 5 minute Blitz. Touch Move. $20 Entry Fee. NOV. 4, Marshall First Tuesday Rapid! RIDE Rapid Rated Charlestowne Dr., Dobson, NC 27017, 336-353-9400. HR: $99+13% Credit Cards accepted at site. b/20 Open: $120 - $80; Under 1900 $60 - 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65 U1800 $55. EF: $40, tax/night chess rate if booked by Oct. 10, breakfast and voucher for $20; Under 1400 $60 - $20; Bring Clocks. www.chessearth.com. Contact Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, req. two for vineyard tour and wine tasting included. Two sections: Open [email protected]. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th and U1600. Prizes: Prize fund doubled over last year due to generosity SEPT. 20, PWC Monthly at Mustard Seed St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. of the host hotel. $$Gtd: Open Section: 400-200-100 + trophy; U1600 4SS, G/30 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, Section, 200-100 + trophy. Trophies will be awarded by tie break if NOV. 6, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! - FIDE Rapid Rated OH 44139. EF: $25. USCF rated. Sections: Open, U-1500, K-12 U-1000, 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($530 b/35): $200-100-50, U2200 $95 U2000 $85. EF: necessary. Top NC resident in Open section will be recognized as K-3 U-500. Pairings in Open may be accelerated at TD’s discretion. $40, Mbr $25. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max one bye, the 2014 NC Senior Champion. EF: $55 if received by 10/16, $65 on Registration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: Open, U-1500 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, req. at entry for round 1 or 4 only. Free entry: GMs. Marshall CC, 23 W. site. USCF membership required. Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610 N. Scholastic ASAP. Prizes: $400 Guaranteed. Open: 1st $100, 2nd $50, 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716. Main St., Suite 215, Blacksburg, VA 24060. SCHEDULE: On-site registration U-1900 $50, 1st U-1500 $50, 2nd $25, 1st U-1200 $25. K-12 U- 6:00-7:00 PM Friday, first round 7:30 PM Friday, subsequent rounds 1000 1st $50 2nd $25 U750 $25. K-3 Section: , 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) Trophies to top 3. NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM Sat, 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sun. Byes: Up to two Special Offer: Free healthy box lunch ($10 value) to ALL players! Info: See Grand Prix. irrevocable 1/2-pt byes may be requested at registration. Players www.progresswithchess.org. Contact: Mike Joelson 216-321-7000. , Marshall November Grand Prix! - FIDE Rated requesting a 1/2-point bye for the Friday evening round must pre- NOV. 7-9, 8-9 OR 9 , DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) See Grand Prix. register; players who register Saturday morning cannot request a Friday SEPT. 26 1/2-point bye. All participants must be 50 years old by December 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: NOV. 8, Eastern Congress Blitz (BLZ) (CT) 31, 2014. For more info, please visit www.ChessForSeniors.org or email 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 See Connecticut. [email protected]. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. NOV. 8, Marshall Saturday G/40 U1800! OCT. 31-NOV. 2, Southeastern FIDE Championship OCT. 3-5 OR 4-5, 2nd Annual Wright Brothers Open 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($300/25): $160-80, U1500 $60 EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.

23rd annual KINGS ISLAND OPEN Mason, Ohio (near Cincinnati) - Ohio’s largest open tournament! 5-round Swiss, November 14-16 or 15-16, 2014 PRIZES $30,000 PROJECTED, $24,000 MINIMUM GUARANTEED

At KINGS ISLAND RESORT, on a 1600-acre wooded setting- VERY LOW ROOM RATES, ONLY $65!

5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), Kings Island male/female 2-player combined score rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Sun 10 Resort, 5691 Kings Island Dr (I-71, 6 mi N among all sections: $1000-500-300. Team am & 3:30 pm. of I-275), Mason OH 45040. Free parking. must average under 2200; must register 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 Prizes $30,000 based on 350 paid (no extra fee) by 2 pm 11/15. am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm, Sun 10 entries (re-entries & U1000 count 50%), am & 3:30 pm. else proportional; minimum 80% each Top 6 sections entry fee: $115 All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2; prize guaranteed. online at chessaction.com by 11/12, $120 Open must commit before rd 2, others phoned by 11/11 (406-896-2038, no before rd 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if In 7 sections- you face only those in questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed possible- none supplied. Chess Magnet your section. Unr will obtain ratings. by 11/6. $130 at site, or online until 2 School Junior Grand Prix points available. Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, 1st hours before first game. Re-entry $60, not on tiebreak bonus $100, Under 2300/Unr available in Open Section. Hotel rates: $65 single or twin, 800- $1600-800. FIDE, 150 GPP (enhanced). Under 1000 Section entry fee: all 727-3050, 513-398-0115. Reserve by U2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. $60 less than top 6 sections entry fee. 10/23 or rate may increase. U1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Car rental (recommended for airport U1700: $1800-900-500-400-300. OCA members: Advance EF $5 less. transportation): Avis, 800-331-1600, U1500: $1500-750-400-300-200. Special 1 year USCF dues with #D657633, or reserve at chesstour.com. U1250: $1200-600-400-300-200. magazine if paid with entry: at Entry: chessaction.com or Continental U1000: $700-400-200-150-100. chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. Unrated prize limits: U1000 $200, $20, Scholastic $15. By mail, phone or at $15 service charge for refunds. Advance U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, entries posted at chessaction.com (online U1900 $1000. Scholastic $20. entries posted instantly).

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OCT. 10, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) Full details: neilley.com/chess or [email protected]. No handicap FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: access. (TX) 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 See Grand Prix. , DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. OCT. 17 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: OCT. 11, National Chess Day Scholastic Swiss 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 Oregon Cincinnati Scholastic Chess Series season 8 begins on National Chess DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. Day at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Rd., Montgomery, OH 45242. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4SS, 4 sections: K-6 U700, K-12 U1000, K-12 Open, Non-Rated. Time OCT. 18, Fall Daze PAWN STORM XXVI OCT. 11-12, National Chess Day Portland Chess Club Fall Open - control: G/30 d5. Prizes: Medals to top five in each section at each See Grand Prix. $1300 Guaranteed tournament. Series trophies awarded in rated sections based on points OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, Cleveland Classic 5SS, 2 Sections: Open and Reserve ( limited to U1800.) TC for both scored; best five scores from six tournaments count toward trophies. See Grand Prix. sections: 40/90, SD 30 d5. SITE: Portland Chess Club, 8205 SW 24th, For other tournaments in series and additional information: visit Portland, OR 97219. PRIZES: $1300 Gtd. OPEN $300-200; U2000 $150; www.chesscincinnati.com or contact Alan Hodge at 513-600-9915, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! RESERVE: $200-150; U1600, U1400, U1200/unr each $100. EF: $40; [email protected]. NOV. 8, Toledo November Swiss $10 discount to PCC members. REG.: Sat. 9-9:45am; ROUNDS: Sat 10- Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo 2-ASAP; Sun. 10-ASAP. OTHER: Limited to first 50 entrants. OCF/WCF/ICA , National Chess Day at PWC Monthly OCT. 11 Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington required (OSA); 2 half-point byes available for rounds 1-4, request before 4SS, G/30 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: Rd. 1 ENTRIES: Online reservations at www.pdxchess.org. Mail regis- OH 44139. EF: $25. USCF rated. Sections: Open, U-1500, K-12 U- $20 by 11/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: trations to Mike Morris, 2344 NE 27th, Portland, OR 97212 INFO: 1000, K-3 U-500. Pairings in Open may be accelerated at TD’s discretion. $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James www.pdxchess.org. Registration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: Open, U-1500 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Scholastic ASAP. Prizes: $400 Guaranteed. Open: 1st $100, 2nd $50, NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) U-1900 $50, 1st U-1500 $50, 2nd $25, 1st U-1200 $25. K-12 U- NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open See Grand Prix. 1000 1st $50 2nd $25 U750 $25. K-3 Section: Trophies to top 3. See Grand Prix. Special Offer: Free healthy box lunch ($10 value) to ALL players! Info: DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open , Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) www.progresswithchess.org. Contact: Mike Joelson 216-321-7000. NOV. 15 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Kings Island Resort, Mason (see See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Kings Island Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: , 6th annual Golden State Open OCT. 11, Toledo October Swiss - National Chess Day Event! $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz (CA-N) Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. See Grand Prix. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii $20 by 10/9, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) International Open (HI) $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Oklahoma Pennsylvania OCT. 12, NOV. 9, DEC. 7, Columbus Chess League OCT. 4-5, 2014 Missouri Open (MO) Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) An OCA Grand Prix Event! 4-board teams (1 alternate), 1 Open Section. See Grand Prix. 6SS, G/75 d5. 2 rounds each 10/12, 11/9 & 12/7 at Donatos OSU 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, Campus. EF: $70/team, discount for OCA members. Trophies to top 2 OCT. 11-12, 3rd OCF Fall FIDE Open PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. teams, 1st U1600 team & indl boards. Advance entries only, due 9/28. See Grand Prix. 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per

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section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site and Under 1600 sections. Unrated players will NOT count towards top Rnds. 9, 11, 2 and 4:30. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60 d5, $$: $75. 30- only. RDS.: 7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehigh- team points. Time control: G/90 with a 5 second delay, if you are using X,A,B,C,D/Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1200 & under. $$: valleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. a digital clock. Important: Advanced Registration of your Team is strongly $75. 30-F,G,H/Below,UNR UNR eligible for unrated prize only. ALL: EF: Every Saturday - LVCA QUADS/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 encouraged. Please bring a chess board and chess set and a clock if $15 if mailed by 10/6, $20 at site. Memb. Req’d: TCA $10 TN residents only. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Site: Holy available if you intend to play in any section. There will be a limited www.cumberlandcountychess.org or Susan at 931-287-3765. W. Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: number of sets/boards/clocks available onsite for “emergencies”. Reg- ister in advance with a reply to [email protected]. Please copy in Open Section EF: $15. Prizes: $50 for 3-0 score, else $45 for 1st. RBO NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 (BLZ) our TD Rick Mitchell at [email protected] or call 814 899-8920. Please See Grand Prix. Event Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, include your full name, USCF number, rating (if you have one) section more prizes if 12 or more. Ph: 484-866-3045, Bruce. Info: srdiamond (Open or Under 1600, team you’ll be competing for and your email [email protected]. address or phone number. If you register directly with me please copy Texas in your team captain for your Club. Directions to the tournament: Exit I- MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League 90 at Exit 41 (North East). Take Rt. 89 North through town and past the SEPT. 27, Many Springs 68 Info at: www.mastermindschess.org. second light (Division Street). Turn left to enter Mercyhurst North East North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned North Penn Chess Club campus. The Tom Ridge Building is the first building on the Right. Park in the first parking lot in front of the Tom Ridge Building. as prizes. Sections to be determined by participation. Registration on- Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. www.northpennchessclub.org for site 8:45-9:05. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:15PM, Third schedule & info or 215-699-8418. OCT. 11, National Chess Day G/10 (QC) (VA) Round 2:30PM. Additional information: Tom Crane at either 817-296- See Virginia. SEPT. 6, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads 4287, [email protected] or www.tarrantcountychessclub.org/. Our 25th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. OCT. 12, Washington Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) (VA) OCT. 11, Celebrate National Chess Day in Historical Downtown Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. See Grand Prix. McKinney, TX Rds.: 9:30,12,2:30. Info: [email protected]. 9am – 2pm. The lovely, charming McKinney Performing Arts Center (Old OCT. 18-19, Central New York Open (NY) SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup (MI) See Grand Prix. Courthouse) in downtown McKinney, TX on 111 N. Tennessee St., McK- See Grand Prix. inney, TX 75069. Pre-register 24 hrs in advance for $20 EF, else late OCT. 19, PCL October Quick Quads (QC) $25 Limited enrollment, please register early. Late registrations may SEPT. 28, 2014 PA State Game/60 Championship 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow not be allowed. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org. Telephone: See Grand Prix. Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- 972-547-2650. K-12 Scholastic 4 Rds. G/30 d5. Novice & Championship 11:15am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W. OCT. 4, 8th Annual Greater Pocono K-12 Chess Championship sections additional sections/rounds if needed. USCF (uschess.org) mem- 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $30, $35 after 10/1, 2 Sections, 15 Trophy’s, K- OCT. 24-25, 2014 U.S. Blind Chess Championship - NOTE DATE bership required. All equipment provided. Trophies top 3, or medals 12 Open-1st (Blitzoff if tie 1st Open Sect), 2nd, 3rd,Top U1600,Top CHANGE for 2 or more wins Rounds: Doors open at 9am, Rd.1 9:30am, Rd.2 U1400, Top Unr, Biggest Upset,Top Open School (top 4 scores); K- See Nationals. 10:30am, Rd.3 11:30am, Rd.4 12:30pm. Awards: 1:30pm (Estimated 12 U1000-1st, 2nd, 3rd,Top U800,Top U600, Biggest Upset,Top Times). Free Wi-Fi & Parking, close to shopping and dinning. Additional , 5th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) U1000 School (top 4 scores); Raffle Prizes (see website), Rds.: 9:45- OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26 information: contact Susan Berger [email protected], See Grand Prix. 11-12:45-2-3:15. Reg.: 8:30 am. Site: Pocono Mountain East High 214-207-5433. School, 231 Pocono Mountain School Rd., Swiftwater, PA 18370. Ent.: OCT. 25, Boardwalk Open Blitz (BLZ) (NJ) OCT. 18-19, Amarillo October Open Check payable to: “PMECPA”, c/o Dan Tartaglione, 1354 Madison Ave., See New Jersey. See Grand Prix. Pocono Summit, PA 18346, Info: www.pmechess.com/. OCT. 26, 2014 PA State Game/45 Championship OCT. 25-26, 2014 DCC Fide Open IX OCT. 4, LVCA OCT Matt O’Brien Open Swiss #3 $$200 Gtd. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/40 d5. EF: $15,$10 College/U18 yrs old, $5 more each CASH NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! ONLY after 10/1, FREE ENTRY TO UNRATEDS, if paying 1 year USCF See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! Prizes: Dues. $70-1st, $35-2nd, $35-U2000/Unr, $30-U1200, $30-Top OCT. 31-NOV 2, OCT. 31 OR NOV. 1-2, 18th Annual Texas Grade College. Rds.:12-1:30-3- 4:30pm. Onsite Reg.: Opens 11:30 am. Site: NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress See Grand Prix. and Collegiate Championships Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, 4440 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Check payable to: “Bruce Davis”, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) TX 75063. HR: $94/$94/$99/$104. 972.929.8400 Mention Texas Grade Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org. See Grand Prix. or mention code TGJ30A to get rate. Reserve by Sept 29 or rate may OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress NOV. 29, National Congress Blitz (BLZ) not be honored. Collegiate: Oct 31-Nov 2. 5SS, G/90, with 30 sec inc. (VA) 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Loews Philadelphia Hotel (see Collegiate is open to any college player. Only Texas players/Colleges See Grand Prix. National Chess Congress). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro- can be be Texas Collegiate Champs. $$ $400-$200-$100, 1st ‘1600- portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at 1800’ $200, 1st ‘1200-1599’ $200, 1st U1200 $200, Unrated eligible for , MasterMinds National Chess Day OCT. 11 site only, no checks. Reg. ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: U1200 prize or 1st -3rd overall only. Plaques to top 5 Individuals, Plaques Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. to top 5 Teams (top four players added for team scores, no more than 2 Quads: 3RR, 40/75 SD/30 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends EF: , 47th annual Liberty Bell Open teams per school.) $49 by 10/17/14, $69 thereafter. Do not mail 9AM. Rd. 1 9:30AM then asap. Scholastic: 4SS, K-12 Open, K-8 U1200, JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 after 10/25 as your entry may not be received in time. Reg.: Fri 10/31 See Grand Prix. K-6 U800 G/40 d5, EF: $5 rec’d by Thurs. before, $15 on site. Reg. ends from 7:00 pm-7:30 pm. Rds.: Rd. 1 at 10/31 at 7:45pm. Sat 12:15pm- 9:30am. Rd. 1 10AM then asap: Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 5:30pm. Sun. 9 am and 1:45 pm. One 1/2 pt bye available, any round, if 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org South Carolina requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has not received a full point or [email protected]. bye. Team pairings will be turn off for later rounds, probably for round OCT. 11, National Chess Day Bob Johnson Memorial Team Chess OCT. 3-5 OR 4-5, 75th S.C. Championships 3. Fide rated and USCF rated and uses Fide Rules. USCF ratings/rules Tournament See Grand Prix. will be used for pairings and prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one Location: Mercyhurst North East Campus, Tom Ridge Center Conference hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Online registration Room, 16 West Division St., North East, PA. 16428. Rounds : 10 AM- and team room information on website at www.dallaschess.com. Grades 1:30 PM-4:30 PM. FREE - No entry fee, but donations accepted. Three Tennessee 9-12: Oct 31 or Nov 1 – Nov 2. 5SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. (Round 1 of 2 round Swiss Style. There will be a maximum of 5 players per team, but OCT. 11, Cumberland County Fall Open National Chess Day Tour- day is G/60 d5). Each grade is Open to TX residents or players multiple teams are permitted. Under 1600 and Open categories. Players nament attending Texas schools. Players must play in their own grade. Note must be current USCF members or renew at the tournament. “Top Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, that small 9-12 sections may be merged with a bigger 9-12 section. Tro- Team” will be determined by the top 4 scorers combined from the Open TN 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. Registration: 7:30 - 8: 30am. phies to top 10 ind. & top 5 teams (top three players added for team

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scores, no more than 2 teams per school in each grade.) EF: $35 if post- OCT. 11, National Chess Day G/10 (QC) Trophies only. EF: No entry fees. REG.: 10:00 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. RDS: marked by 10/17/14, $59 thereafter or on site. Do not mail after 10/25 4SS, G/10 d2. Hyatt Regency Crystal City (see Washington Chess Con- start at 10:30 A.M. ENT: Brian Walker, 2835 Forest Dr., Cheyenne, WY as your entry may not be received in time. Schedule: 3 day or 2 day. gress). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, 82001, email [email protected]. W. Reg.: 3day: Fri 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm. 3day Rd.1 is on Fri at 7:45 pm. U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40.Â EF: $20, at site only, no , Kendall Crouse Memorial Closed Championship Reg.: 2day SEPT. 27 on Sat on 7:30 am – 8:30 am. 2 day Rd. 1 is at 9 am. Sections checks. Â Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11.Â Bye: 1. Quick 3SS, G/90 d0. C’mon Inn, Teton Room, 201 East Lathop Rd. (at merge then rds. Sat 12:15pm-5:30pm., Sun. 9 am and 1:45 pm. Sat. reg- rated, but higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.Â exit 185 on I-25), Evansville, WY. SECTION: Closed, open to Wyoming istration may require a 1/2 pt. 1st rd. bye. One 1/2 pt bye available, any , Washington Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) Residents only. EF: $20 Pre-entry, $25 at door. PF: Trophy first place round, if requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has not received a OCT. 12 also prizes b/entries. REG.: 8:30-9:00 A.M. RDS.: 10:00A.M., 1:30, 5:00. full point bye. Team pairings may be turn off for later rounds. Grades See Grand Prix. ENT: Brian Walker, 2835 Forest Dr., Cheyenne WY 82001, email: drtar K-8: Nov 1 – Nov 2. 6SS, Rds. 1-3 G/45 d5; Rds. 4-6 G/60 d5. Each , 2014 Roanoke FIDE Harvest Open OCT. 24-25 [email protected]. W. grade is Open to TX residents or players attending Texas schools. See Grand Prix. Players must play in their own grade. Trophies to top 10 ind. & top 5 OCT. 24-26 OR 25-26, 5th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) teams (top three players added for team scores, no more than 2 teams See Grand Prix. per school in each grade.) RDS.: Sat. rds. 9:30-12:05-2:10-4:15. Sun. rds. 10-1:15. ALL: EF: $35 if postmarked by 10/17. $59 thereafter or at OCT. 25-26, 29th Emporia Open site. Do not mail after 10/25 as your entry may not be received in time. See Grand Prix. All: Entries to: Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn NOV. 8-9, 19th Annual Northern Virginia Open! Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Entry must include Name, USCF ID (or new/pend- See Grand Prix. ing), grade & school and school location. Incomplete entries will be Classifieds charged at site entry fee. No refunds after 10/29. Email: info@dallaschess.com, 214-632-9000. Do not call after 10/29 as we are traveling. Washington Online registration and team room information on website at www.dal- Chess Life accepts classified advertising in these categories: Activities, laschess.com. Side events: Unrated Blitz open tournament on 10/31 at NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) For Rent, For Sale, Games, Instruction, Miscellaneous, Services, Tour- 7:45 pm. EF: $15, Trophy prizes. Bughouse Open Tournament Sat. 8:35 See Grand Prix. naments, Wanted. Only typed or e-mailed copy is accepted. Absolutely pm. EF: $20/team. Trophy prizes. Registration for side events online or DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open no telephone orders. Rates (per word, per insertion): 1-2 insertions onsite only. W. (NV) $1.50, 3-6 insertions $1.25, 7 + insertions $1.00. Affiliates pay $1.00 per word regardless of insertion frequency. No other discounts avail- NOV. 8-9, 2014 DCC Fide Open X See Grand Prix. able. Advertisements with less than 15 words will cost a minimum of See Grand Prix. , 6th annual Golden State Open JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 $15 per issue. Post office boxes count as two words, telephone NOV. 21-26, 2014 UTDallas Fall FIDE Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix. numbers as one, ZIP code is free. Full payment must accompany all See Grand Prix. advertising. All advertising published in Chess Life is subject to the NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii applicable rate card, available from the Advertising Department. Chess See Grand Prix. International Open (HI) Life reserves the right not to accept an advertiser’s order. Only pub- See Grand Prix. lication of an advertisement constitutes final acceptance. For a copy DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open (NV) of these complete set of regulations & a schedule of deadlines, send See Grand Prix. 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Contact: Craig Timmons 304-415- 2119 or [email protected]. * WORLD’S FINEST CHESS SETS * OCT. 24-25 OR 25, Utah Open *The House of Staunton, produces unquestionably the finest Staunton See Grand Prix. Chess sets. *Pay-Pal and all Major Credit Cards accepted. The House of DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open Wisconsin Staunton, Inc.; 1021 Production Court; Suite 100; Madison, AL 35758. *Website: www.houseofstaunton.com; phone: (256) 858-8070; email: (NV) SEPT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 2014 Harold Steen Memorial Cup (MI) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. [email protected] OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships Vermont (IL) Free See Grand Prix. FREE brochure: , Middlebury Game-in-Thirty SEPT. 27 Getting the most from ChessBase-12. Need e-mail address. info@chess G/30 d10. Courtyard Marriott, 309 Court St. (Route 7), Middlebury, VT OCT. 11, National Chess Day Midwest Class Blitz (BLZ) (IL) 05753; 802-388-7600. 2 sections. Open, 5SS, EF: $43 if rec’d by 9/25. See Illinois. butler.com. Novice, 5RR, for 6 players U1200 or unrated, EF: $33 if rec’d by 9/25. OCT. 18, Hales Corners Challenge XX Both: EF $7 more if paid after 9/25. All EFs 50% less for unrated See Grand Prix. Instruction players and for players who reside more than 50 miles from Middlebury. TOP-QUALITY BARGAIN CHESS LESSONS BY PHONE Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $$G: Prize funds = 100% of paid EFs. Reg.: 9:05-9:50 a.m., Rds.: 10:30- With more than 40 years of experience teaching chess, the Mid-Atlantic 12:30-2:40-4:40-6:50. Half-point bye okay for any one round. Ent: Parker NOV. 8-9, 2014-2015 Wisconsin Junior Open Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola Chess Instruction Center is the best in the business. We specialize in Montgomery, PO Box 831, Middlebury, VT 05753-0831; greenmonty@ adult students. We offer 32 different courses as well as individual game earthlink.net, cell phone 802-349-7739. St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $40 Full Service, $30 Student Service; (dorm room) 920-424-1106. 2015 Denker/Barber/NGIT qualifier; Open analysis. Center Director: Life Master Russell Potter. Tel.: (540) 344- NOV. 1-2, 2014 Vermont Open to youth born after 11/8/1993. In 5 Sections, Open: 5SS, G/120 d5, EF: 4446. If we are out when you call, please leave your name & tel. #. See Grand Prix. $17 in advance by 11/4; $22 at site. Prizes: Top 5, Top 2 each 1600, Our Webpage is at: chessinstructor.org. NEW: FREE powerful analysis 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1100, Under 1100 and Unrated. Girl’s Junior engines + FREE screen-sharing! Open: 5SS, G/120 d5, EF: $17 in advance by 11/4; $22 at site. Prizes: Virginia Top 3 and top ages 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 9-10 and Under 9. Reserve LEARN CHESS BY MAIL: Arlington Chess Club (U1100 or Unrated): 5SS, G/120 d5, EF: $17 in advance by 11/4; $22 Any Strength: Inquire about individual programs. 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PAGE 17 / CHESS TO ENJOY PAGE 47 / THE PRACTICAL ENDGAME: THE ENDGAME Problem I. 39. Rxh7+! Kxh7 40. Qa7+ mates, e.g. 40. ... Kh6 41. Qg7+ Kh5 42. Qg5 mate CAVALRY or 42. N2f4 and mates. Problem II. 24. ... Problem I. 66. Nb1! A deadly shot. Black is Rd3+! 25. cxd3 Nb3+ and 26. … Nxd4. Black powerless against Nc3 followed by b4-b5, won the ending after 25. Qxd3 Nxd3. Prob- creating an unstoppable passer. 66. ... Kxe4 lem III. 42. Qc2!, Black resigned (43. Rd1 Also hopeless is 66. ... Ke6 67. Nc3 Bd3 68. will trap the queen). Problem IV. Not 42. ... b5 axb5 69. a6, promoting. 67. Nc3+ Kf3 Re5? 43. Re6! But 42. ... Rh5!, which threat- 68. Nxe2 Kxe2 69. b5 (Time is more impor- ens 43. ... Rxh2 followed by 44. …. Rh1+. For tant than material) 69. ... axb5 70. a6 Kf3 example, 43. Rd2 g3! (43. ... Rxh2? 44. Rxf2) 71. a7 Kxg3 72. a8=Q Kf2 73. Kd4 g3 74. 44. h3 Rxh3! 45. gxh3 g2+ 46. Kxg2 f1=Q+. Qa2+ Kf3 75. Qd5+, Black resigned. Prob- Problem V. 29. Qxa5! bxa5 30. Rxb8+ Ne8 lem II. A difficult exercise in calculation. In 31. Bxc6 (or 31. Bxh5) followed by 32. Rxe8(+) the game, Ni blundered with 71. dxe5? and CHESS LIFE USPS# 102-840 (ISSN 0197-260X). Volume 69 No. 9. is a winning material edge for White. Prob- should have lost immediately after 71. ... PRINTED IN THE USA. Chess Life, formerly Chess Life & Review, is lem VI. 32. ... Nxh2! 33. Rxg5 Nxf3 threatens published monthly by the United States Chess Federation, 137 Bc4! 72. Kg2 Kg4 73. b7 and now Ashritha Obrien Dr., Crossville, TN 38557-3967. Chess Life & Review and 34. ... Rh4 mate as well as 34. ... Nxg5. No missed the straightforward 73. ... h3+ 74. Chess Life remain the property of USCF. Annual subscription (without better is 33. Kxh2 Rh4+ 34. Kg1 Rxg3+. membership): $50. Periodical postage paid at Crossville, TN 38557- Kg1 h2+ 75. Kg2 Bd5+, promoting with check. 3967 and additional mailing ofﬁces. POSTMASTER: Send address Black still won the game, but only after changes to Chess Life (USCF), PO Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557-3967. Entire contents ©2014 by the United States Chess PAGE 45 / ABCS OF CHESS another lapse by Ni. 71. b7! A beautiful con- Federation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form Problem I. Get Out of Check: The thrust 1. cept. White buys much-needed time to or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise ... b5+ gains the queen, after which the pawn reorganize. 71. ... Bxb7 72. Rxa2! Forced without the prior written permission of USCF. Note: Unsolicited materials are submitted at the sender's risk and Chess Life accepts ending is an easy win for Black. ProblemII. once again. On the rash 72. dxe5?, Black sim- no responsibility for them. Materials will not be returned unless ply returns: 72. ... Bd5 73. Ra5 Be6+ 74. Kg2 accompanied by appropriate postage and packaging. Address all Pin: The bishop falls to 1. ... Na7, exploiting submissions to Chess Life, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557- the b-file pin. Problem III. Trapping: Black’s Kg4 75. Ra4+ Kf5, winning. 72. ... Bc8+ 73. 3967. The opinions expressed are strictly those of the contributors Kg2 exd4 Black cannot make progress after and do not necessarily reﬂect the views of the United States Chess queen is trapped with 1. ... Bc2. Problem Federation. Send all address changes to: U.S. Chess, Membership IV. Trapping: The invasion 1. ... Rd3 catches 73. ... Kg4 74. dxe5 h3+ 75. Kg1 and the rook Services, PO Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557-3967. Include your USCF I.D. number and a recent mailing label if possible. This the queen. Problem V. Fork: The queen is will stay on the second rank, checking when information may be e-mailed to addresschange@ uschess.org. won by 1. ... Nf2+ 2. Kg1 Rd1+. Problem necessary. 74. Ra4 d3 75. Rd4 Bf5 76. Kf3 Please give us eight weeks advance notice. PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41473530 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN VI. Smothered Mate: White is smothered Fortress! Black cannot make progress without ADDRESSES TO EXPRESS MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX by 1. ... Nef2+ 2. Rxf2 Nxf2 mate. giving up either the d-pawn or the h-pawn. 25058 LONDON BRC, ONTARIO, CANADA N6C 6A8

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hess has played a dominant role in my life since I was six years old. Six was also the same age I took C up ballet. What was the unifying theme that inspired me to devote so much to two seemingly diametrically opposed pursuits? The Eastern European mentality I was raised with prizes rigorous discipline. Chess is discipline of the mind; ballet is discipline of the body. Chess requires unwavering concentra- tion—a player must always be aware of the potential of the pieces and its impact on the position. Ballet demands unwavering awareness of the positioning of ... the dynamic forces every muscle. Not a finger can be out of place when transitioning from one element to the next. Both share another attribute: between two chess they are art. Just as single dance elements “ combine into a beautifully choreographed piece, the dynamic forces between two opponents can result chess opponents can result in a unique aesthetic work. My best move arose when the artistic in a unique aesthetic work. and combative aspects of chess finally united for me. It produced not only a memorable result at this year’s U.S. ” Women’s Championship, but validated my approach to tournaments. I decided early on that I would play Inducing a key tempo before capturing executed for positional rather than attack- fighting chess each round and have no the knight. ing compensation. As Black’s pieces are regrets. I am most proud of my final round 12. ... f6 13. Bxd6 exd6 14. Nc3 Nb7 15. b4 a5 already constricted, additional files are win—a controlled, clean conversion from 16. a3 f5 17. Rac1 Qf6 18. Na4 opened, taking full advantage of the posi- start to finish. The gambit succeeded not tion’s geometry. The extra d6-pawn is a curse rather than in creating the mating attacks I was accus- 19. ... Bxc1 20. Rxc1 tomed to, but a stunning, positional bind. a blessing; Black’s pieces are in a bind. 18. ... Bh6 Black is able to escape after 20. Nxa8 Sicilian Defense (B31) Bxa3 21. Nb6 Bxb4 followed by ... Nc5. FM Alisa Melekhina (2257) WIM Iryna Zenyuk (2352) 20. ... Rb8 21. Ba6 axb4 22. axb4 Nd8 2014 U.S. Women’s Championship (9), St. Louis, Releasing the tension in the (admittedly Missouri, 05.19.2014 disheartening position) too quickly. After coming away with two pieces for the rook, 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 g6 4. 0-0 Bg7 5. c3 White’s optimal piece coordination dimin- Nf6 6. d4 ishes any chances by Black. Mixing things up in the usually tame 23. Nxc8 Rxb4 24. Bb5 Re4 25. Qd2 Nb7 26. Rossolimo. Nb6 Nc5 27. Nxd7 Nxd7 28. Bxd7 Kh8 29. 6. ... cxd4 7. cxd4 Nxe4 Qh6 Re7 30. Be6 f4 31. h4 Qg7 32. Qg5 Ra7 33. h5 gxh5 34. Qxh5 h6 35. Nh4 Rfa8 36. Nf5 Declining the gambit leads to a massive Qg5 37. Qxg5 hxg5 38. Nxd6 Kg7 39. Ne4 Kg6 pawn center for White via 7. ... 0-0 8. e5. 40. d6 Rh7 41. f3 Rah8 42. Kf2 Rh1 43. Rxh1 19. Nxb6! 8. d5 Na5 9. Qe2 Nd6 10. Bd3 0-0 11. Bf4 b6 Rxh1 44. d7 Rd1 45. Nc5 Kf6 46. Bg4 Ke7 47. 12. Be5 The temporary Exchange sacrifice is Nb7, Black resigned.

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