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Our endgame columnist for the last 45 years turns 85

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October Preview / This month in Chess Life and CLO

Editor’s Letter: The Circle of Life Call for Nominations If you’ve raised kids in the last 20 years, or have been around people who have, you’re probably The USCF will hold an election in familiar with Disney’s The Lion King. The animated musical (and now Broadway show with a 2014 for three at-large positions on national touring version as well) tells the story of the young lion Simba who (spoiler alert!) the USCF executive board each for eventually takes his rightful place as king of the pride. One of many showstopping numbers is a term of three years. Nomination “The Circle of Life” which celebrates the unending cycle of birth and death. I thought about this petitions must be filed with the Elton John/Tim Rice song as I was editing this issue. We feature a profile both of a young USCF office by December 31, grandmaster-elect at the beginning of his career and one of an 85-year-old grandmaster (GM) 2013. Nominations must contain whose career is still flourishing. Making the analogy even more striking to me is that young the signatures of at least 50 Daniel Naroditsky—to the misplaced incredulity of some—has even published a book on our members eligible to register to older GM’s (and cover subject) specialty, endgames, which has written a column about vote and at least 15 delegates for this magazine for 45 years now (see our January 2013 issue for more about the history of representing at least five states. Please refer to the USCF website “Endgame Lab”). But as you read these profiles, you’ll find they have more in common than just (www.uschess.org) for full details endings—each has been misunderstood in some way, though all has worked out for now at least. or see the November issue of To again quote from The Lion King: Hakuna matata! You can find these features on pages 18 and 36. Chess Life. Here’s to your chess life. -Daniel Lucas, Editor

CHESS LIFE ONLINE PREVIEW: OCTOBER

National Chess Day Look for coverage all over the country of National Chess Day, which falls this year on October 12, 2013. National Chess Day was first recognized by Gerald Ford back in 1976 and revived in recent years by the USCF. In addition to offering free TLA and rating fees, organizers and players are invited to contribute stories and photos for publi- cation on Chess Life Online (CLO) or Chess Life magazine. Let us know what you’re doing on National Chess Day via facebook.com/uschess, twitter.com/uschess or by e-mailing CLO editor Jennifer Shahade at [email protected].

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTIONS: FASHION, CHESS & POWER: GRAND PRIX FUN: As anticipation builds for the World Championship Look for the inside story on the “Queen Within” Including coverage by Randy match between Carlsen and Anand, we’ll offer up pre- show debuting in St. Louis on October 19th. Hough of the popular Western dictions and GM Ian Rogers’ traditional “Couch Potato’s CLO editor Jennifer Shahade will also be doing States Open, held this year in Guide,” which highlights websites, blogs and social a series of events to promote chess to girls Reno from October 18-20 and media venues to follow along. He’ll even recommend and will report on the and the the Continental Class in Virginia some South Indian recipes to munch on while kibitzing. “Queen’s Gala” on her CLO blog. from October 9-14..

BRIAN JERAULD DIANA MIHAJLOVA JAMAAL ABDUL-ALIM The University of Missouri journalism Our Pal Benko cover story author is a Our World Open reporter is the graduate profiles Daniel Naroditsky for former university lecturer in romance 2013 Chess Journalist of the Year. us. He has over a decade of writing philology and currently a painter (www.yana A regular contributor to this magazine experience, including a weekly chess mitra.com) and chess journalist. She and Chess Life Online, he has a column in the St. Louis Beacon that regularly contributes interviews and reports background in education reporting speaks to the casual enthusiast. He also of international tournaments to ChessBase. and is currently a Spencer Education works for the and Scholastic Her previous feature for Chess Life was a July Journalism Fellow at Columbia Center of Saint Louis as a local tournament 2009 profile of Vasik Rajlich and his University. director and scholastic instructor. program. CONTRIBUTORS

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Chess Life 36 Cover Story / OCTOBER GM Pal Benko BENKO’S ULTIMATE COLUMNS TRUTH 11 LOOKS AT BOOKS / THE DARK KNIGHT SYSTEM BY DIANA MIHAJLOVA The Dark Knight System Celebrating the 85th By GM Ben Finegold year of Chess Life’s endgame columnist, 12 CHESS TO ENJOY / ENTERTAINMENT GM Pal Benko. Turning the Page By GM Andy Soltis 13 SOLITAIRE CHESS / INSTRUCTION An American Icon By Bruce Pandolfini 42 ENDGAME LAB / INSTRUCTION Fighting Kings By GM Pal Benko 44 BACK TO BASICS / READER ANNOTATIONS Caution! Too Much Caution Ahead. By GM GM Pal Benko, shown here early in his career, is celebrating DEPARTMENTS his 85th year. We celebrate along 3 OCTOBER PREVIEW / with him beginning THIS MONTH IN CHESS LIFE AND CLO on page 36.

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9 FACES ACROSS THE BOARD / BY AL LAWRENCE 10 USCF AFFAIRS / NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS

46 KNIGHT’S TOUR / TOURNAMENT TRAVEL 51 TOURNAMENT LIFE / OCTOBER Profile / Daniel Naroditsky 70 CLASSIFIEDS / OCTOBER 18 DON’T DOUBT DANYA BY BRIAN JERAULD 71 SOLUTIONS / OCTOBER Believe it: California’s Daniel Naroditsky, the U.S. Junior king, the GM-elect, the world-champion author, is who he says he is. 72 MY BEST MOVE / PERSONALITIES Tournaments / 2013 World Open 26 THE WORLD OPEN’S TOP TEN LIST ON THE COVER BY JAMAAL ABDUL-ALIM GM Pal Benko photographed by Diana Ten years after it last happened, ten tie for first at the World Mihajlova in Budapest, . Open, with GM winning the playoff. GRAPHIC DESIGN BY SHIRLEY SYMZANEK

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Counterplay / Readers Respond

Scouting, Searching, SHULMAN: MY BEST MOVE In the August 2013 “My Best Move” column by GM Yury Shulman, Shul- & Superstitions man’s move was a queen :

CHESS MERIT BADGE I first saw Searching for back in 1997. I had just had a midlife In the August issue of Chess Life the career change to become a teacher. Hav- article entitled “Merit Mates” caught my ing been out of chess for a solid 18 years, attention, not only as a chess player, but I decided to get back into chess and start also as an Eagle scout. Back when I made a club at the school where I was teaching. Eagle scout, there was no merit badge that My first tournament back, I beat an expert could be earned for understanding and with my 1550 rating. It took quite a while, playing chess and I am glad to see that it but I eventually hit the 1800 mark. is now available. As a coach, I have been involved with While the article clearly captured the two champions, Zach Beach and Vincent AFTER 20. QXF5 spirit of the event, I wish there had been Do. Additionally, I coached two different more information on the planning required teams from different schools that finished Unfortunately, we did not give Shul- for the Scouts to achieve their respective second and third in the nation in different man’s analysis of what happens if awards. This would have made it more National Youth Action Tournaments. All of the sacrifice is accepted. Here it is: enlightening and encouraging to other this because a movie brought back to my scouts in the chess community to hold mind a game that I loved as a kid. Of course, most of us are curious similar events. For this player and reader, Searching for what would have happened if Black Joel E. Natt, CISSP CRISC Bobby Fischer spurred me to play again Eagle Scout ’92 had captured the queen. Here are the via e-mail and better, and allowed me to coach great players. lines which were left behind the curtain: Joseph Guth 20. ... Kxf5 21. Bd3+ Kg5 22. Bxf4+!! SEARCHING Rockford, Illinois I really enjoyed your “Editor’s Letter” Another nice sacrifice, 22. h4+? in the August Chess Life about your Kg4 23. Be2+ f3! would be winning for change in life plan (“From Searching to SUPERSTITIONS Black due to the safe king on g4! Editing”). I have told my family and friends 22. ... Kxf4 that there are four things in my life that “Playing the Numbers” by Andy Soltis on the superstitions of top players was inter- are very important to me: God, my family, Mate follows after 22. ... Kh4 23. esting but not surprising (“Chess to Enjoy,” Auburn University and chess. g3+ Kxh3 24. Bf5. I have spent the last four decades as a August 2013). The idea that intelligent, veterinary pathologist to take care of my rational people are somehow above super- 23. Re4+ stition is itself a superstition. I don’t know family obligations and if my three grown Now Black has three options, but children, their spouses and their six beau- of any study to back this up, but my guess all of them lead to a by tiful children did not live in my home is that you’d find a higher level of super- town, I would be an employee of Auburn stition among Mensans than among (say) force: University and play in chess tournaments people who take professional wrestling a) 23. ... Kg3 24. Ne2 mate; whenever possible. My hat’s off to you for seriously. For the intellectually challenged, b) 23. ... Kg5 24. h4+ Kf5 (24. ... having realized your dream. everything in the world is a mystery any- Kg6 25. Rg4 mate) 25. Rf1+ Bf4 26. At 75, it would be a little hard for me to how. But smart people see connections Rexf4+ Ke6 27. Bf5 mate; and causes, and generally prefer an arbi- change paths, and, there are very few c) 23. ... Kf5 24. Rg4+ (24. Rf1+? trary explanation (lucky shirt, lucky chess tournaments near here, but I am still Bf4!!) 24. ... Ke6 25. d5+ cxd5 26. cxd5+ number, favorable conjunction of plan- very active in correspondence chess (server Kxe5 27. Re1+ Kf6 28. Rg6 mate. version). I learned to play chess from my ets) to no explanation at all. best friend, Dr. Phil LaHaye, in college in Thus the old bromide: Some errors are 1956 and have enjoyed every minute of it. so stupid that only an intellectual would I still have copies of I.A. Horowitz’s Chess believe them. I’m pretty smart myself, all Send your letters to [email protected] Review and Chess Life and Review from modesty aside, but I always eat around the the ’50s. Chess has helped me through edges of a sandwich first before I eat the or post on the Chess Life Facebook group some rough spots. middle. Would something bad happen if I page. If Chess Life publishes your letter, I really enjoy Chess Life every month. ate a sandwich in a way society considers you will be sent a copy of Test, Evaluate Keep up the good work. “normal”? Maybe not. But I figure, why and Improve Your Chess by Kopec and Dom Cangelosi take the chance? Terrie. We regret that we cannot reply to Norman Styers, Ph.D. Baton Rouge, Lousiana all letters. USCF life member (since before Bobby Fischer!) via e-mail

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goats that took days to travel down to the Caleb Lush with students in Liberia southeastern tip of the country where you could watch generator- powered movies on the beach like in some post apocalyp- tic paradise. I watched YouTube videos of Liberians speaking Liberian English, which might as well have been another language altogether. And I researched the history of Liberia: how it was settled by freed Amer- ican slaves; how since its beginning it has been so closely tied to America; how Liberi- ans consider America their big brother, all the time knowing that most of us couldn’t point out Liberia on a map or give any substantial information about this “sib- ling” state. Most of my friends, when I told them I was going to Liberia, worried for my safety because, “Of what Qaddafi was doing over there,” confusing it entirely with Libya. Once I got to Liberia, besides the stray bullet casings I found at school or the bombed out houses some had yet to repair, the effects of the war were much more sub- tle and significant. I saw them when I asked questions and was answered with silence. I saw them in their writing assignments and class work when they couldn’t con- struct complete or sensible sentences. I saw them when my middle school and high school students read aloud and struggled through passages taken from a fourth grade curriculum in America. I saw them in faces ranging from 12- to 28-years-old, sharing the same desks. I saw them in time lost that the students would never get back. Their analytical and critical thinking skills were nonexistent. I began my first marking period with logic problems and critical thinking questions to no avail. What they wanted was what they were used to and what they were used to was esoteric, rote memorization with no re- quire ments for deeper understanding. They could memorize long and technical Teaching Chess in Liberia definitions, but couldn’t explain what they meant or extrapolate any practical knowl- By CALEB LUSH edge from them. I wasn’t satisfied with that kind of learning or willing to promote had been awaiting the letter for about tures of children posing with AK-47s and it in my classroom. However, I was forced a year and when it finally came, my shooting using them in the streets. I saw to lower my expectations, revert back to mother and I eagerly tore it open in people running for their lives, buildings basic grammar teaching, and try to inject I the kitchen. It said the Peace Corps being blown to bits by rocket-propelled lessons with critical thinking and analysis was inviting me to serve as a high school grenades, and only peppered in were pic- wherever possible. teacher in Liberia. Embarrassingly tures of peace before these violent events It was apparent, every night when I sat enough, I had no idea where Liberia was or in their wake. The prospects of living in down at my desk to grade or lesson plan, so our first reaction was to find it on a Liberia instantly became a lot less cool, I had to find some way to change the stu- map. We found it right in between Sierra and a lot more intimidating. dents’ thinking, so that one day they could Leone and the Ivory Coast. My mom’s After awhile, the shock of what I was get- learn to problem solve in their everyday reaction was to curse uncharacteristically ting myself into subsided because I started lives, not just in the classroom. loud and storm out of the room. My reac- to focus on the things I was most likely to Almost a year into my service my mother tion was to slyly smile. I didn’t know encounter on a daily basis. I watched sent me a package in the mail with some- practically anything about Liberia, but if movies that would show me what the coun- thing inside that helped me find a way to it was anything like its neighbors, I had tryside looked like. I read stories about tap into these skills that had been lying been given what seemed like one of the Peace Corps volunteers or backpackers dormant in the minds of my students toughest assignments the Peace Corps traveling around Liberia back before the since my arrival. At the bottom of the box had to offer. war. I read about surfers in Robertsport was a chess set, a game I loved as a boy What I did next is exactly what anyone and how people were starting to call it one until those who taught me tired of losing else in my generation would do; I Googled of the best hidden surf spots in the world. to a 12-year-old. I hadn’t played in years

Liberia. The images I saw were mostly pic- I read about bus rides with chickens and and the desire to play was resurrected. PHOTO COURTESY OF CALEB LUSH

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CL_10-2013_First-Moves_AKF_r6_chess life9/11/1312:28PMPage9 bragging rights to become Liberia’s first nament, the students will compete for the tour- the At ours. of success the seeing have started their own chess clubs after will come from at least six other sites that students where county another in ity facil- training Corps Peace the to travel then will league our from players two dollars, approximately $15 U.S. The top Liberian 1,000 of prize a with crowned be will champion a tournament final the after and league a as operates club the of aspect competitive The improve. and compete to drive the have and play regularly who club official the of side my town with about 10 to 15 others out- u ces lb a egt ebr in members eight has club chess Our service. two-year my of end the nearing he beatme. and it was only a couple of months before showed a natural ability to see the board into 10, then 15. Soon, one sixth grader turned four or three those long Before interest. an had who four or three were there long before but learn, to patience immediately and didn’t have the time or move before making it. Most kids fell off your of consequences the consider first to had you that piece, a capture to idea good a was it not or whether of choice a had you game this in that ex plained I so. - do to compulsory is it “seed” a “eat” to opportunity an given when one should capture. In Liberian checkers, is full of decisions about whether or not unique movements. Furthermore, chess checkers because of than the different pieces and their game complex more much a was it how explained be I played. to meant was it way the game the I decided it was time for these kids to play and play checkers with them. Eventually, pieces the of sizes and shapes different chess set, but they would just ignore the checkers, so my students would use my like games board love Liberians was I had no one to play with. The good news However, the old problem still remained: Making dowith... It is almost a year later now and I am n ke i ta wy hs et time around. next this way that it keep and develop to chance a have will country this chess, in learned have they what and habits to make sound decisions, like skills of kinds are right the they with equipped as long as And tomorrow. of today that will be in a position of power reaching its potential. It will be the kids to closer come country beautiful this street lights or garbage trucks that make be won’t it but development, towards can makethebestdecision.” forces you to think forward to be sure you grade, Mohammed, said, “Because chess our second place player from the eighth great game, especially for students, and a such is chess why week last students guised, but this isn’t the case. I asked my chess to be lost on them or too well dis- of benefits practical real, these for easy be would it competition, and fun the as far as I’m concerned, chess is it. In all and actions, own their of consequences the accept and ahead, plan situations, way to get kids to think critically, analyze our own. I had been searching for some of success the seeing after country the around up sprouted have that leagues chess other of coaches beat even can Some volunteers. Corps Peace beat can quickly, that presently several of the kids so and much so improved, have They be. would move possible best next the meet at a central board to discuss what all we notation, the of end the reach they when and wall the on sheet a on lowing the moves of master games I write fol- by notation algebraic learning are They day. each problems tactical of ple out of rice bags for the kids to do a cou- made pieces with boards chess two are our league standings. On one wall there of ladder the climb to and tournament the for train to chance the for door my scholastic chesschampion. Liberia is finding its way back on track Now, the kids practically knock down ...the materialsathand By

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USCF Affairs/ News for our Members 2014 Annual Samford Fellowship Announced The Frank P. Samford Jr. Chess Fellowship is pleased to announce its 28th consecutive annual award. The Fellow - ship was created by the late Frank P. Samford of Birmingham, Alabama to advance the game he loved by identifying and assisting the most promising young chess masters in the United States. Since its inception in 1987 the Samford has been successful in promoting the chess careers of more than two dozen young Americans, many of whom have gone on to become grandmasters, members of the U.S. Olympiad chess team and United States chess cham - pions. Former Samford scholars and are presently rated in the top 20 players in the world. This Fellowship is open to American chessplayers who are under the age of 25 at the start of the Fellowship, July 1, 2014, and have been perma - nent residents of the U.S. for at least one year prior to that date. Leadership of the Fellowship program is Katie Dellamaggiore: provided by Mr. Samford Jr.'s son, Frank P. Samford III of Atlanta, Georgia, with the able help of Barbara DeMaro Chess Educator of the Year of the U.S. Chess Trust. By DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM The 2014 Samford Chess Fellow will receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, training by leading chess coaches, WHEN UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS ASSOCIATE PROVOST ABBY KRATZ PRESENTED chess books, computer equipment and other study materials Katie Dellamaggiore with the Chess Educator of the Year award, Kratz observed, “Great as well as opportunities to travel and compete in tourna - documentary filmmakers are great teachers.” Nonetheless, Katie expressed surprise at ments and matches at the highest levels. The value of the being chosen. For one thing, she is not a chess player. Katie learned how to play chess over Fellowship (including stipend, training, study materials and the year she spent at I.S. 318, the middle school featured in her film Brooklyn Castle. tournament travel) has been increased to $42,000 annually. Observing the “brilliant, brilliant” teacher Elizabeth (Vicary) Spiegel was her chess education. It is given for a one-year-term and can be extended for a Katie also expressed her appreciation for John Galvin, Assistant Principal, and for the late second year by mutual consent. Fred Rubino. Principal Rubino allowed Katie and her crew access to I.S. 318. The 2014 Samford Fellow will be selected by the From following Spiegel’s students for a year, Katie saw the benefits of chess for children. Samford Chess Fellowship Committee ("Committee"), Katie recalled, “I saw kids who were excelling, becoming more confident, better thinkers, consisting of Frank P. Samford III, Grandmaster Arthur and more self-reflective.” What Katie learned about chess and about education is displayed Bisguier and International Master John Donaldson. Each in her documentary. Katie said, “As a filmmaker, you get to learn. And then you get to share applicant, who can be male or female, must be able to it. So, in a way, I am an educator.” Still, she admitted, the Chess Educator of the Year award demonstrate talent, achievement and commitment to was “not something I ever imagined I would receive.” chess. He or she must be willing to make the effort re - quired to become a leading grandmaster and possible Katie told how she got the idea for Brooklyn Castle. An article in The New York Times, about challenger for the . Applicants a student at Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn, caught her attention. Then Katie must have a chess rating (USCF, FIDE or both). For read more about the chess powerhouse Murrow in The Kings of New York (paperback title: further details and an application form write to: Game of Kings). When Katie mentioned The Kings of New York, I wondered if she knew that one of that book’s stars, UT Dallas chess team captain International Master Salvijus Bercys, John Donaldson, Secretary was listening. UT Dallas chess team members, plus about 40 members of the general public, Samford Chess Fellowship attended her presentation on March 6, 2013. 1623½ Martin Luther King Junior Way Berkeley, CA 94709 Katie’s presentation had a clip from her appearance on The Daily Show and photos from Or: (510) 644-1285 and [email protected] the chess promotions held alongside Brooklyn Castle showings. Brooklyn Castle appeared at 25 film festivals before opening in over 50 markets. DVDs are now available. Brooklyn Completed applications for the 2014 Fellowship must Castle will be shown on PBS on October 7 (and streamed at pbs.org for the following be received no later than January 15, 2014. We expect month). to announce the winner in April, 2014. All decisions by the Committee will be final. Katie hopes that Brooklyn Castle inspires kids to keep at it. “It” could be chess or some other sport or hobby. She hopes that parents realize that they have a voice in their children’s The Samford Fellowship seeks to replicate the excellence education. To promote education and chess, Brooklyn Castle has partnered with the After and achievement that marked the life of Frank P. Samford, School Alliance and USCF. The After School Alliance is working to ensure that all children Jr. Funding for this program is made possible by the have access to affordable, quality after school programs. The executive producer of Brooklyn generosity of Mrs. Virginia Donovan, widow of Mr. Samford, Castle, Robert McLellan, is also the USCF Director of Marketing. Jr., and by Torchmark Corporation. PHOTO COURTESY OF RESCUED MEDIA COURTESY PHOTO

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Looks at Books / The Dark Knight System

The Dark Knight System A gimmicky system with 1. ... Nc6

By GM BEN FINEGOLD

f I was asked to use one word in Knight System” you’re simply worse with order to describe The Dark Knight little counterplay; a recipe for getting System by James Schuyler it would crushed. I be “gimmicky”. Everywhere from the I could understand how one would find title, opening move, style of play (not to Schuyler’s writing style entertaining, but mention writing) is very much geared I find it detracting from the actual study- towards not necessarily improving your ing of chess. Calling “Mr. H” for chess but perhaps entertainment. The example is something I would consider author takes on a daunting task proving cute if written in a J.D. Salinger novel, but that playing 1. ... Nc6 against nearly every not as much in a chess book. The intro- first move at White’s disposal is completely duction to the book is particularly flowery sound and fun (he follows with … e5 and pointless. Going through lengths to instead of … d5 so no Chigorin). I suppose explain why playing offbeat openings Black is not losing by any means, but catches your opponent off-guard and that occasionally the positions he acquires the transpositions are easy to handle and make a sorrowful impression. Other than that strong players really do play this being trappy and a bit rebellious it is dif- dreck. I say we should just study some ficult to see what the opening has to offer chess. I was very hesitant reading the the improving player or how such a book introduction and his next section explain- could help this perception. ing “Weak Color Complex’s” for those The most important gripe I have with reasons. I do repeat, however, that in and this book is not just that the author is try- of itself his writing is fine and probably ing to justify his opening choice at the rather funny, but I am not in a mood for cost of objectivity, but that he feigns objec- jokes and the like when I study chess. I tivity at the same time! Often ending thought at first that one would have to analysis with something along the lines of write in this fashion to distract the reader “slightly better for White but …” and then The Dark Knight System by James Schuyler. from the unsoundness of this opening nonsense about how Black has better 224 pages (Everyman Chess, 2013). and skimpy analysis. My fears were in breaks or dark-square control. In Figurine algebraic (FAN). $26.95 from uscfsales.com fact confirmed. reality White is between slightly or clearly (catalog number B0364EM). It is tough to honestly recommend this better (maybe a computer analysis of +0.55 book to anyone. Some positives you could or so) in most main lines but I think it is We could even do some deductive reason- extricate are that the writing is clever, even worse than that practically. In some ing to see what exactly I mean: there exist games are interesting, and that there exists positions (particularly the King’s Indian openings in which Black has a similar relatively few manuscripts on this opening related ones) Black remains cramped and engine evaluation and are much harder to or its relatives. So if you already unfortu- passive often with his queenside still rather learn due to the length of theory and yet nately play these kinds of openings or if undeveloped. Not that Black has to be are more popular. One that immediately you find yourself repeatedly playing play- dead equal in every line for me to be a firm springs to mind is the . ers much weaker than you and need quick supporter of a repertoire book, but the Often considered a second-rate opening wins (with slightly higher risk of actually computer evaluations are higher than and with good reason considering not only losing) and also don’t mind that the author usual and I would be very uncomfortable engine evaluations but also White’s scor- is relatively weak (he is a FIDE Master) playing such positions. It’s one thing to ing percentage in databases is usual well then this is the book for you. If you would stretch the truth and do hard analysis above average. Still this opening is much like to get better at chess or learn reliable trying to prove Black is not lost, but to pre- more popular than 1. d4 Nc6. The reason, openings that can last your whole career, tend like you are the voice of reason by I figure, is that the Benoni is massively or would like to tap into the mind of a admitting Black is worse but not identify- complex strategically and tactically, while grandmaster then I would have to say to ing the concrete problems is manip u la tive. the fact of the matter is in “The Dark look elsewhere.

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

Turning the Page Knowing how much you need to know is harder in the computer age.

By GM ANDY SOLTIS

A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE CAN BE A DAN- With Bxg6/Qxf4+ coming up, White eas- But the next day Black discovered that gerous thing. And to be more accurate, ily won the endgame after: the Averbakh conclusion was based on relying on incomplete knowledge is often 22. ... Rxd2 23. Qxd2 Rd8 24. Qf2 Rd6 25. the position with White to move, not Black. disastrous, as recalled. Bxg6 Bxg6 26. Qxf4 Qg5 27. h4! Qxf4+ 28. On the next page, Averbakh added that Rxf4 Kc7? 29. Rxf6! Rxf6 30. Nd5+ Kd6 31. if it were Black’s turn he would win with Nxf6 57. ... b3 58. Rd8+ Kc5 in view of 59. Ke4 Sicilian Defense, b2 60. Rb8 c2!. Richter-Rauzer Variation (B67) What had gone wrong, Tal wondered White’s best try would be 59. Rc8+ Kd4 Aivars Gipslis after the game? In the post-mortem, his 60. Rd8+ Ke3 61. Rb8 b2 62. Ke5!. GM Mikhail Tal opponent reached into his briefcase, pulled Latvian Championship, 1958 out the magazine, found the comment about 15. ... e5—and did something Tal 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. failed to do: He turned to the next page. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 e6 7. Qd2 a6 8. 0-0-0 Bd7 9. On the top line, it read, “However, by f4 h6 10. Bh4 Nxe4 11. Qe1! answering 15. ... e5 with 16. Bc4, White Black is better after 11. Bxd8? Nxd2 sets his opponent difficult problems.” 12. Bb6 Nxf1 or 11. Nxe4 Qxh4 12. Nxc6 That’s a cautionary tale about what can Bxc6 13. Nxd6+ Bxd6 14. Qxd6 Rd8. happen with opening theory that is in con- stant flux. But accidents like that can also 11. ... Nf6 12. Nf5 Qa5 13. Nxd6+ Bxd6 14. Rxd6 0-0-0 15. Rd2 e5? occur with endgame theory—which evolves slowly. An embarrassing example was:

Oops The point is that 62. ... c2? 63. Rb3+! Arshak Petrosian and 64. Rxb2! draws because the last IM Vitaly Tseshkovsky pawn is pinned. , 1976 However, Black can win with the remarkable 62. ... Kf3!, which threatens 63. ... c2. The rest would be 63. Kf5 Ke2 64. Ke4 Kd1! 65. Kd3 c2 66. Rf8 c1=N+. But the result stood—draw—because Black didn’t turn the page. This may sound like ancient history to some of today’s cyber-savvy players. Who Up until Black’s last move, this was a turns pages nowadays? popular opening line at the time. The con- Well, in a way, everyone who uses a sensus was that 15. ... Ne7 is best but computer does. When you move the cur- White is still better. sor downward—or click on another page, While preparing for this game Tal read or hit the analyze button again, or an article in the world’s leading magazine a database—you are seeking more infor- mation, just as a page turner would. on opening theory, Shakhmatny Bulletin. The players, who soon became strong You want to be sure that what you’ve “Recently Black has frequently adopted grandmasters, adjourned here. With so just read is all you need to know. But the new continuation 15. ... e5,” it said. few pieces, the position is either a forced today there’s so much more that you can “That’s excellent, I thought. I’ll have a draw or forced win. In the era before Nal- quick draw in this variation with Gipslis,” know that a human has a much harder imov tablebases, you would find out which Tal recalled thinking. But after he played time deciding when to stop looking at the it is by looking it up in a book. 15. ... e5, it suddenly occurred to him screen. The cost of stopping too soon can That evening White found the position that he had made Bc4—and the threat of in the authoritative text of the day, written be a surprise in the first dozen or so moves Bxf7 or Nd5—very strong. The game went: by . He showed the dia gram— of a game. 16. Bc4! exf4 17. Bxf6 gxf6 18. Bxf7 Bf5 19. with the caption “Draw” under it—to Black. Rf1 Ne5 20. Bd5 Ng6 21. Qf2 Kb8 22. Bf7! That was convincing: A handshake followed. (see next game, next page)

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

Problem I Problem II Problem III Russian Team GM Pavel Tregubov GM GM Sergey Ionov GM Evgeny Levin GM GM Championship Thirty-eight of the world’s 100 highest rated players—including Gata Kamsky, and —took part in a super strong tournament earlier this year. Was it an Olympiad? A World Cup? No, it was the Russian Team Championship. The massive event, which allowed WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY non-Russians to compete, provides our six quiz positions this month. In Problem IV Problem V Problem VI each of the diagrams you are asked to GM GM Artyom Timofeev FM Rail Makhmutov GM GM Ivan Bukavshin Alexander Predke find the fastest winning line of play. This will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a or minor piece. For solutions, see page 71.

WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY

Nimzo-Indian Defense, fortably better with 16. ... f6! 17. Bxe4 Bxe4! Classical Variation (E34) 18. Bg3 Qa5+ 19. Qd2 Qxd2+ 20. Kxd2 c4!. He GM (FIDE 2801, NOR) had good winning chances before the even- GM (FIDE 2772, RUS) tual draw. Mikhail , 2009 So why was Magnus Carlsen surprised by an opening position he must have ana- 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 0-0 5. a3 lyzed with a computer? He had access to Bxc3+ 6. Qxc3 d5 7. cxd5 Ne4 8. Qc2 exd5 9. the same programs and databases as his Bf4 Nc6 10. e3 Re8 11. Nf3 g5 12. Bg3 opponent, didn’t he? The answer, according to his opponent, is that you have to look further—to turn the page, as it were—to get a program to take 12. ... g4 seriously. When Rybka was BLACK TO PLAY given the diagram position to analyze, it spat back five major alternatives for Black the future. Kasparov disagreed and carried —but none was 12. ... g4!, Vladimir Kram- the analysis four moves further, to the nik said. position in the diagram, in My Great Pred- offered perhaps the wis- ecessors. White’s extra pawn gives him est advice on dealing with a computer: “I good winning chances, he concluded. know when it’s necessary to turn it on— But GM Vladimir Akopian went further and when to turn it off!” and found that 43. ... Qb1!—with a threat But before you turn it off, it’s worth of 44. ... Qxb4—leads to a draw after 45. White was caught off guard by 12. ... g4! focusing human eyes on the last position Rxa4 Rd1. For example, 45. Qc3 Rh1+ and the spectators couldn’t figure out you’re examining. 46. Kg3 Rc1 (47. Qe3 Re1 48. Qc3 Rc1), he why. After all, the pawn push is a natural One more page wrote in the Russian magazine 64. follow-up to 11. ... g5. And it’s not hard to Readers checked this on their own com- GM Lajos Portisch see that moving the attacked knight to puters. They examined lines such as 49. GM Tigran Petrosian d2, h4 or g1 is going to allow a strong 13. Qd2 Rd1 50. Qf2 Rf1 and looked several Candidates match, 1974 ... Nxd4! (14. exd4? Nxg3+). more moves into the future. Fans following the game online saw (see diagram top of next column) And at the end of each variation, the ver- White play 13. Ne5 and get the worst of it dict was: a White edge of 1.00 or more, after 13. ... Nxe5 14. Bxe5 c5! 15. Bd3 Bf5. After this game was played, annotators indicating good winning chances. Every The threat was 16. ... c4 (17. Be2? Ng3!). found an apparent drawing resource for time the machine turned the page, it got White replied 16. Qe2 and Black was com- Black. They analyzed it three moves into the same wrong answer.

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

An American Icon An American in Moscow plays the English Attack against the Sicilian.

By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

THE RECENT PASSING OF GRANDMAS- ations. Note that ** means that the note to rush to develop his king-. It sits ter Robert Byrne (1928-2013) saddened Black’s move is over and White’s move is on f1, so when a black knight shows up on chess fans the world over. One of America’s on the next line.** c4, the bishop snaps it off. The bishop leading players for years, Byrne was also 10. 0-0-0 Par Score 5 consumes one , the knight three. a distinguished writer and journalist, his 15. … Qxc4 regular column in the New York Times This move is all part of a plan. White recognized by all for its precision and elo- castles queenside and later aims to storm 16. h4 Par Score 5 quence. Perhaps Byrne’s greatest success the kingside with pawns. was his third place finish in the 1973 10. … Rc8 Byrne figures on opening lines after h4- Leningrad, which made him a candidate h5 and g5-g6. for the world chess championship. A nice These days, we’re more likely to see 10. 16. … b5 example of Bryne’s consummate play is ... b5, and in fact that was Byrne’s sugges- this month’s offering, a 1971 win he exe- tion at the time.** Black tries for a on the cuted against Yuri Balashov (Black) in 11. g4 Par Score 5 queenside. Here, it succeeds in pushing Moscow. A Sicilian Defense, the game away the defending knight. Fortunately, White has a second knight at b3.** began: The storming begins. The immediate purpose is to drive the black knight from 17. Qg2 Par Score 5 f6, opening the way for the c3-knight to Siclian Defense, Najdorf Variation (B90) come to d5. White anticipates Black’s next, driving GM Robert Byrne 11. … Nb6 the knight from c3. IM Yuri Balashov 17. … b4 Moscow, 1971 Vacating d7 for the king knight.** 12. g5 Par Score 5 18. Nd5 Par Score 5 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Be3 e5 7. Nb3 Be6 8. Qd2 Nbd7 9. White storms ahead. Deduct 2 points for either 18. Na4? Qc6 f3 Be7 12. … Nfd7 or 18. Ne2? Qxc2+. 18. … Bd8 13. Rg1 Par Score 5 Had the white queen remained at d2, This rook move prepares for play on the Black might have traded 18. ... Bxd5 19. king-knight file when it opens, though at Qxd5 Qxd5 20. Rxd5, though even here, this point it’s not absolutely certain it will White is somewhat better. In the end, Bal- open. ashov decides to keep both his bishops. Thanks to his 17th move, Byrne keeps 13. … Qc7 his queen on the board.** 14. Kb1 Par Score 5 19. f4 Par Score 5

White’s king move is a standard precau- Another nice feature of 17. Qg2 is that tion when long. If the queen breaks the king-pawn is protected. This allows the through to c2, it won’t be mate. Moreover, text, taking the initiative in the center. Now make sure you have the above posi- the a2-pawn gets an extra protection. 19. … f5 tion set up on your . As you … 14. Nc4 Fighting fire with fire is a mistake. The play through the remaining moves in this opening of lines with Black’s king still game, use a piece of paper to cover the arti- Black threatens the queen, the dark- uncastled is too risky.** cle, exposing White’s next move only after square bishop, and the b2-pawn. Accept trying to guess it. If you guess correctly, 1 bonus point if you spotted 15. Qf2? Nxb2 20. gxf6 e.p. Par Score 5 give yourself the par score. Sometimes 16. Kxb2 Qxc3+.** And just like that, courtesy of en pas- points are also rewarded for second-best 15. Bxc4 Par Score 5 sant, White has an open g-file. moves, and there may be bonus points— or deductions—for other moves and vari - In the Byrne Variation, White doesn’t 20. … gxf6

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

Problem I Problem II Problem III ABCs of Chess Trapping Driving off 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. October Exercise: No matter who we are, each one of us has a style, even as a chess player. We tend to like certain types of positions, and often feel awkward in others. To counter such proclivities, make a note every Problem IV Problem V Problem VI time you come upon a situation in Trapping Simplification which you sense anxiety. Then, in your practice games, make an effort to reach similar displeasing setups, as recommended by the great teacher and perennial world champion, Mikhail Botvinnik. He believed such an approach not only broadened one’s game. He felt it was a sure way to turn nagging weaknesses into lasting strengths.

21. fxe5 Par Score 5 24. … Qxd4 28. Rg7+ Par Score 5

White is still opening lines. An ingenious countersacrifice.** White puts the rook on a protected 21. … dxe5 25. Rxd4 Par Score 4 square. If immediately 28. Qxh8, then 28. ... Rg2+ 29. Kc1 Rxg1+, followed by 30. ... If 21. ... Rg8, then 22. Qf3! Qxc2+ 23. Of course, the queen has to be taken. exd4, and Black is up material. Ka1, threatening mainly 24. Rxg8+ Bxg8 25. … Rxc2 28. … Kf6 25. Rc1! (2 bonus points).** Black threatens to take the queen with 22. Bh6 Par Score 5 29. Qxh8 Par Score 4 discovered check.** White has his eyes on 22. ... Rg8. He is 26. Nc7+ Par Score 6 Now it’s safe to take. Of course, Black ready to answer with 23. Qxg8+! Bxg8 24. can pick up the queen rook, 29. ... exd4, Rxg8+ Kf7 25. Rg7+ Ke6 26. Ne3!, guard- Returning the queen, 26. Qxc2 Bxc2+ or look around for a devastating discovery, ing c2, while attacking the queen and the 27. Kxc2, leaves White nowhere after 27. which doesn’t exist, but even then White knight (3 bonus points). ... exd4. gets his own nasty discovered check. 22. … f5 26. … Bxc7 29. … Black resigned. Balashov is determined to remove the If 26. ... Rxc7+, then 27. Ka1 exd4 28. obstacle at e4, so his bishop can get at Re1+ Be7 29. Qg7 wins (2 bonus points).** White’s king. But this second go at f5 is no 27. Qa8+ Par Score 6 better than the first, mainly because Byrne is up to the task.** Here, the queen is safe from discoveries. TOTAL YOUR SCORE TO DETERMINE Meanwhile, there’s a on king & 23. exf5 Par Score 5 YOUR APPROXIMATE RATING BELOW: rook. 23. … Bxf5 27. … Ke7 Total Score Approx. Rating 24. Nd4! Par Score 6 If 27. ... Nb8, then 28. Ka1 exd4 29. 95+ 2400+ Qd5, and there is nowhere to put the 81-94 2200-2399 Excellent! The knight guards c2, while bishop. If 29. ... Bd3, then 30. Qe6+; if 29. attacking the bishop. If the knight is ... Bg6, then 30. Re1+; if 29. ... Bd7, then 66-80 2000-2199 removed, 24. ... exd4, the king-file opens, 30. Qe4+. Accept 1 bonus point for each 51-65 1800-1999 exposing Black’s king: 25. Rge1+ Be7 (25. one worked out. On 27. ... Bb8, the ... Kf7 26. Qg7 mate) 26. Rxe7+ Kd8 27. strongest is 28. Ka1! exd4 29. Re1+. If 36-50 1600-1799 Rxd7+! Bxd7 (27. ... Kxd7 28. Nb6+, fork- 29. ... Kd8, then 30. Qb7! Rg8 (to answer 21-35 1400-1599 ing king & queen) 28. Qg5+ Ke8 29. Qe7 31. Bg5+ with 31. ... Rg8xg5) 31. Qd5 mate. Accept 4 bonus points for working it winning (2 bonus points); if 29. ... Kf7, 06-20 1200-1399 out. If instead Black retreats, 24. ... Bg6, then 30. Qd5+ Kf6 31. Bg7!+ Kxg7 32. 0-05 under 1200 then 25. h5! Bf7 26. Nf5 maintains the Qxf5, and the attack continues to roll (2 attack. bonus points).**

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Profile / Daniel Naroditsky don’t doubt DANYA

Believe it: California’s Daniel Naroditsky, the U.S. Junior king, the GM-elect, the world-champion author, is who he says he is.

By

BRIAN JERAULD

n 2005, a tournament director at the and was sent on his way. father showed him what it meant to study. Far West Open in Reno, Nevada Distraught, Daniel Naroditsky ran back “I would exaggerate if I say his talent was watched a boy walk to the front of the to the only identification a nine-year-old discovered immediately, but it was clear he I room and sit down at the wrong board. has: his parents. had something,” Vladimir said. “He would - It was understandable. Nearly 200 “For the first time,” said his father, n’t play … how kids play chess: just mov ing competitors had come out to the Sands Vladimir, “we noticed he was playing an the pieces very quickly. It was noticeable Regency Hotel that weekend, and $20,000 adult game.” that he was thinking about his moves, and in prizes had the tournament hall bustling Today, Naroditsky is the author of two he just had this natural ability to put the with activity between rounds. To say the books, a former World Youth champion, pieces in the right places.” least, the board system was a bit confus - the reigning U.S. Junior champion and one Danya got his feet wet in the California ing, but one thing was for certain: The of the freshest grandmaster-elects on the scholastic scene, a pond big enough to scholastic tournament was on the other world scene. But despite an illustrious keep his aspirations content—and perhaps side of the room. over-the-board career that has spanned big enough to disguise just how comfort - The kid began to set up camp at one of more than half of his 17-year-old life, ably he swam in the demep water. By the the Open’s top boards and, with the third Naroditsky keeps running into people who time he was seven, he had crept into the round set to begin, the tournament direc- doubt who he says he is. top 100 of his age group and received an tor was quick to action. Up until the Far West Open, it hadn’t invitation by the USCF to play in the Pan- Conversation was straight and to the been an issue. To that point, he had gotten American games in Brazil. With only a point: You have reached the wrong end of the by just fine as “Danya,” like any other two-week notice before the event, the hall, this area is for grown-ups. And when American boy, with a Russian tweak. He invitation was ultimately passed, but the the boy became adamant that he had, liked to read. He liked to write. He liked to flattering moment left a profound effect on indeed, found the correct army to command, shoot hoops. And there was no doubt that the family, kindling curiosity in the next he was simply met with stern ness. Armed the boy liked chess. His brother, Alan, level of chess. with only the physical intimidation of a showed him how to move the pieces on a It led the Naroditskys to San Francisco’s fourth-grader, the boy became flustered sunny summer day in the park, and his iconic Mechanics’ Institute, where the boy

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Kayden Troff (left) kibitzes during a blitz game between Daniel Naroditsky (center) and Victor Shen at the opening ceremony of the 2013 U.S. Junior Closed Championship. Robert Perez (center, rear) also weighs in on the action.

was instantly cast into the fire of adult Tuesday Night Marathon—this eight-year- his dominance over other children, first chess. Danya was taken under the wing of old, propped up on a cushion to face moving into the 100th percentile of his Director IM John Donaldson, who became opponents who averaged the far side of 50 age group in the U.S., and then flying a chess godfather of sorts, showing the path —Danya splashed around for several years across the world to find opponents. to international chess, recommending without turning many heads. He made his first international move in coaches and guiding him through tourna - He found his share of successes—including Belfort, France, placing fifth in the World ments. the California scholastic cham pi onship three Youth Chess Championship. And when “It sounds primitive, but I had never years in a row, and the national scholastic he returned to the competition in 2007, in seen such a chess-oriented place with so championship for two—but his name seemed Antalya, Turkey, he won the World Under- many players,” Daniel said. “Some of these to stay contained there, in scholastics. Danya 12 crown. players were absolute gods to me, these big was always strong, just perhaps a bit “My single greatest chess achievement,” and burly 2200 masters. I was so intimi - shadowed, by those playing the adult game. Daniel said. “Eleven rounds, the best kids dated. But on that fateful day in Reno, Daniel’s from all countries. I didn’t come in with too “I met John and started getting involved, chess game seemed to grow up—or the many expectations, but then I just started and the whole experience was kind of a chess world seemed to grow up around winning. It was an absolutely incredible wake-up call for me. Here I am invited to him. Vladimir noticed the landscape feeling: Infallible. Not capable of making the Pan-American games: Just the thought change while he vouched that his nine- mistakes. Such a great feeling, and one I of travelling internationally to this prestig - year-old son had found the correct seat in very rarely obtain. It was such a nice way ious tournament and being one of the Reno. Daniel would go on to clear up to win a tournament.” best players in that age category. It was matters himself, winning the Class B Headlines in chess are hard to net, and 1 stag gering.” section outright with 5 ⁄2 points out of 6. Daniel seemed isolated to the inside pages Still, Danya was just another fish in a Soon, weekend tournaments around for most of his career. His play was great big pond at the Mechanics. He was a class the region were giving way to national —in scholastics—but he never tallied many D player when he entered the hall, and tournaments on the opposite coast. By wins with the big boys. And for that matter, though he was often the spectacle of the the time he was 10, Daniel was exhausting he was young, but he wasn’t that young.

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Profile / Daniel Naroditsky World Champions in the U.S. Junior

The 2013 U.S. Junior Championship was the youngest field in history, with the 10-player field featuring two twelve-year-olds and only one competitor over 18. The skill and trajectory of several of these juniors, including FM Luke Harmon-Vellotti, FM Jeffrey Xiong and WFM Sarah Chiang, are likely to position them as staying fixtures in the U.S. chess scene of tomorrow. And, like IM Daniel Naroditsky, two others have already made their mark as world champions:

SAM SEVIAN KAYDEN TROFF Ironically, Sam Sevian’s biggest problem right now is time. The 12-year-old is Kayden Troff never took the time to be taught chess. After frustrated to find there is never enough. watching his two elder brothers get mentored in the family living In six short years—half his life—Sam has earned the title as the youngest expert room, he simply hopped off his father’s lap and declared himself in U.S. history as well as the youngest-ever national master, an accolade he ready to play. grabbed just before turning 10. Just before his 12th birthday, he claimed the role “Right after he turned three, he said, ‘Okay, I’m ready to play,’ as the Under-12 World Champion and, this past May, he played as the youngest- and just sat down and played a whole game,” said his mother, Kim. ever competitor in the U.S. Championship. In June, he fell just a half-point short “He knew everything: how the pieces moved, how to attack. It was of Naroditsky as the best player in the country under 21. pretty obvious early on, though we had no idea there was a chess Yet despite one of the fastest ascents in U.S. history, burning time, it seems, world, no idea about tournaments or any of that stuff.” has been a problem plaguing Sevian since the beginning. What the Troff’s found was an incredible scholastic scene in “That was one thing about Sam: He took a lot of time,” said his father, Armen. Utah—and a state that was otherwise void of consistent high-rated “It was something that separated him from other kids. The others would play so chess. Beginning grandmaster coaching at six-years-old and mechanically in the opening, but he would take his time making all the moves— winning his first of several state elementary championships at that really trying to absorb the opening. Then the kids would make mistakes, and all age, Kayden was quick to outgrow Utah, earning an All-American of a sudden he was up a piece.” selection by age 10. It was that time-consuming calculation that tipped Armen off early. Sam “We got to the point where he couldn’t really play here anymore, learned the pieces by five and, like many other kids, found enjoyment in local he was the highest-rated player in the state,” Kim said. “It was a tournaments around central Florida. But when puzzles were laid out in front hard transition, a big challenge to try and keep him playing. I look of the boy, there were no curious hands that sampled multiple moves. No at kids his age from New York and in Dallas, and I think ‘Wow, how wandering fingers that touched several pieces, Sam left it all alone. He just sat might it have been if we were able to go to top-rated FIDE there, took his time with each position and, eventually, made the only move. tournaments any weekend he wanted to go?’ But in a way, it has Armen wondered about Sam’s chess vision and gave his son a book of 303 made his journey that much more sweet.” puzzles—simple ones: two or three move problems, your standard forks and pins. Aged 11, Kayden became a national master at the American Sam read it like a book, after school each day, handling most riddles without even Open in 2009, his final tournament in a year that earned him more setting up positions on a board. than 300 rating points as well as a gold medal in the North “He finished it in a week,” Armen said. “And I was like ‘Wow. That’s not too American Youth Championship. The next year marked his first bad.’” appearance in the Under-12 World Youth Championships in Greece, An understatement, as Sam’s forward progress in tournaments became rapid. where he earned a silver medal, and he expanded his title to FIDE Sam was eight years old and rated 1614, having cut his teeth in Open tournaments, master in 2011. Last November, he grabbed the Under 14 World when Armen moved them to California in March of 2008. By June, he was done Youth gold in Slovenia, and FIDE awarded him his IM title just two with class B, breaking 1800 at the National Open in Las Vegas, Nevada. At a 2009 months later. Bay Area , Sam—still eight years old—grabbed even more rating This year, Troff celebrated his 15th birthday during his first points and broke through to the expert class. performance in the U.S. Championship, scoring 5/9, earning his first “I first attributed it to the players in Florida just being stronger than the players grandmaster , and entrenching himself as one of America’s in California,” Armen said with a laugh. “But no, his game was really improving. ambassadors for tomorrow. From his annually successful TNT I don’t know what it was, maybe the air or the water.” Chess Camp in Utah—giving back to his home’s scholastic program At nine years, 11 months and nine days, Sam became the youngest national in a seven-year running event that features Kayden and other master in USCF history, and his rating stayed fixed in its trajectory. After his kids-teaching-kids—to his participation on Capitol Hill in selection to the elite Young Stars—Team USA program, partnered with the Washington, where he gave lessons to members of Congress in a Foundation, today he lingers just below the FIDE 2400 watermark. bipartisan effort to recognize the benefits of chess for students, He has already tallied up the needed international master norm requirements— Kayden Troff is the face of the next generation. an unnecessary fourth coming from his performance at the 2013 U.S. Championship. “Honestly, representing chess is what I really want,” Kayden said. His accomplishments have literally outrun his rating. “Not just because ‘oh, I’m a good chess player, and I want to Because there’s never enough time. make people notice me more’—it’s not about that at all. It’s all “These guys who like to calculate at the board, it comes with a kind of expense: about chess. It’s about how much I love chess. they tend to get into ,” Armen said. “It’s something we’re coping with. “I want kids and teenagers and adults to be able to experience In many games in the U.S. Championship, he was getting down to two or three the same joys I’ve had with chess, no matter what their level. I want minutes in 15 moves, and the position is not really quiet. to take it out there, and make it more broadcasted. There is this “But there is no recipe for how to deal with that. We keep on asking people huge, absolutely tremendous field of chess players all over the world, ‘What do we need to do to help this situation?’ But there just aren’t any recipes. and just being able to present myself and share that love we all It’s hard to play like that, especially on the GM level.” have for this game we play ... I think it’s fabulous.”

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Profile / Daniel Naroditsky PHOTO CREDITS: ALL COURTESY OF SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS CREDITS: ALL COURTESY PHOTO

Naroditsky is the author of two books, a former World Youth champion, and the reigning U.S. Junior champion.

He had quickly become a national master, grab from the $5 bin every time he went Turkey, Daniel’s new desire to seek the but it wasn’t that quick. to Barnes and Noble, those hardcover next echelon of chess was met with his first “In our area, a couple years ago, we pads that Daniel had insatiably filled with rating plateau. He was 11 years old and had players like Greg Young and Sam various topics of interest. From chicken rated 2100 FIDE when he became the best Shankland, Steven Zierk coming through,” scratch to fiction, short stories to magazine in the world, but two years later he was still Donaldson said. “Sam Sevian was becom - articles about airline food—black caviar on spinning his wheels under 2300, unable to ing the youngest master under 10, and the American Airlines in the ‘60s—those break the international master (IM) ceiling. youngest master before him was another notebooks ranged all of the boy’s interests It was a coaching tip, to strengthen his Mechanics Institute member. There has since he was six-years-old. And, not positional prowess, that he reanalyze his always been a tradition of strong junior surprisingly, many were filled with chess. old games and begin studying those of players in the Bay Area, a lot of talented “I have certainly enjoyed writing for as other famous players. So Daniel pulled kids. long as I can remember,” Daniel said. out those old notebooks and started to “Really, the first moment I realized that “Even when I could barely write legibly, I study them. Then he started to reorganize Daniel was exceptional, his first excep- just loved putting words on paper. Short them. And as his new study methods tional result, was when he won the World stories, fiction, non-fiction—anything, and began to provide traction in his own career, Under-12.” that became a great thing for me: Chess is those hardcover notebooks soon compiled To the point, Daniel needed to win the very writing friendly. neatly into a manuscript. He thought it world before it noticed him. “If I put analysis into writing, rather may help others. And when the chess world finally than just look at my mistakes on a And for the second time in his life, people stopped to take in a full assessment of computer, writing those things down and doubted Daniel Naroditsky. It began four Naroditsky, it was not for his play, but for putting a conclusion into words added an days after his father sent out the his prose, becoming the youngest chess extra dimension for me. I was able to manuscript, a phone call from an editor at author in history at age 14. immerse myself.” , with a question. Those notebooks that Vladimir would In the years following his victory in “They called and were happy to publish

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the book, said it was unbelievable,” must—are his opponents. And the way fanfare in Daniel’s games that week, most Vladimir said. “But they asked: ‘Who wrote this year has played out, membership to of them straight and to the point, amidst it?’ They didn’t believe it was him. And if that club is dwindling. a tournament that otherwise promised you didn’t know Daniel, it was so easy to Mastering Positional Chess was pub- explosive drama. By the end, his approach doubt him. He was 13 years old … I didn’t lished in 2010, and Naroditsky began looked almost systematic: He finished 1 know what to say.” applying for his IM title by the end of the undefeated, with 6 ⁄2 points out of 9, draw - Dozens of hardcover notebooks did the year. And when he ran into another ratings ing against the top-five placers and picking talking, page upon page of handwritten plateau, he made amateur book critics up wins against the bottom four. notes, juvenile in appearance, exceptionally eat their words by producing more of his And not surprisingly, he found his wise in their content. Any doubt left in the own: Mastering Complex Endgames, com - familiar demon: a doubter. author’s identity was vetted through piled from more study on the weakest Idaho‘s Luke Harmon-Vellotti was invit - personal assurances from Donaldson and aspect of his own game, was released at ed to the Junior Championship as a wild coach GM Gregory Kaidanov. the close of 2012 and received to univer - card, and the 14-year-old had lived up to “This sort of thing, if it was assigned to sally warm reviews—now celebrating such the title. Featuring dazzling tactical foot - Daniel, it would have never gotten done,” fresh content, suddenly praising his steps and several lethal uppercuts for Donaldson said. “It was something that had mature tone. wins, Harmon-Vellotti was the darkhorse to happen by capturing his imag - that Junior-fans loved, he was the ination. All of these notebooks he fire works. worked in were just different parts His second-round draw against of the game, moments he thought Naroditsky saw his white army were fascinating, interesting posi - efficiently cleaned to opposite- tions that he wanted to delve into. colored bishops by 20 moves, and “He did it primarily to improve, when he found himself tied with the trying to answer questions that favorite entering the tournament’s had risen in his own study. And final round, Harmon-Vellotti knew also, he wanted to give back to the who held the edge: game.” “I’m going to win tomorrow, and Though real reviews of the book I’m going to win the tournament were glowing, touting Daniel for outright,” Harmon-Vellotti predicted. his stylistic conversation despite “Daniel is hard to beat, but he’s the depth of content, brainless easy to draw against. He just amateur criticism surrounded him. doesn’t have that winning spirit.” “How many 15-year-olds use the Ironically, Naroditsky was seeth - words ‘verbosity,’ ‘armada’ and ing winning spirit that day. At 17, ‘multi tude?’ ” screamed the ano - he has just recently grown tall, nym ity of the Internet, pregnant but he has not yet grown out of with the accusation that his par - Danya. In another year, he will ents had stood in the background, begin to fill out his frame, but for dictating. But his mother didn’t now he’s left long and lanky. It’s even play chess, and Vladimir was easy to miss mental aggression in a class B player at best. a boy during this awkward phase “It’s not uncommon to find a Daniel needed of his life, when his outward parent working with a child, but appearance often looks uncom- chess is such a specialized subject to win the world fortable, almost unsure of his matter: His parents were just not place. Not helping his case is a capable of writing to an audience at before it boyish soft smile and eyes that are the level Daniel had written it,” gentle. Danya shows no sign of Donaldson said. “There was quite judgment or calculation. Naturally a bit of initial skepticism, but those noticed him. kind, with no intentions. notebooks were filled with his own Danya had been the sole front - notes. Cut and pastes from Chess - runner that morning, and an Base, old school three-lined notebooks, He picked up his second grandmaster eighth- round win against Yian Liou would handwritten exercises, drawings of dia- norm—finally closing a gap of two years— have meant an early fitting for the national grams. You just couldn’t get much more with a 7/9 performance for top billing at the crown. But he let a superior position with basic than that.” 2013 Philadelphia Open in late March. the white pieces slip away, and Liou’s Said Daniel: “It was frustrating, a lot of Then he arrived at the Chess Club and squirm to a draw allowed Harmon-Vellotti those comments were said right to my Scholastic Center of Saint Louis for the to catch pace for the last round. It set fire face. That I had a ghost writer, that the U.S. Junior Championship, his third to Danya. book was a publicity stunt. It was not appearance in the event, and one of the last He stood tall and filled out that frame as taken seriously, this big effort that I had kiddy pools left to swim in. This time, he got up from the board, aggressive as he exerted with the bottom line of helping however, he sat down as the top seed, the walked from the Saint Louis Chess Club, his other players improve. It was distorted favorite to win a tournament for the first once-gentle eyes spitting fire. He left the and slandered and blackened. time since his scholastic days. This time, half-point of today and immediately fo- “I wasn’t as thick-skinned back then, it under the bright lights of the national stage. cused fury on tomorrow. If it wasn’t win ning got to me a bit. A real life experience.” He acknowledged the added pressure, spirit that filled his broad shoulders that vowed to convert it to confidence, and his day, it was a clear and definitive acceptance Three years later, the only people left play throughout the tournament screamed of what lay ahead.

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ears. 10. ... 0-0 11. 0-0 b6?! “Tomorrow is a must-win. I will win Black exacerbates the problem by fur - tomorrow.” ther weakening his position. Since White’s main play lies in a rapid queenside pawn Infallible. Incapable of making mistakes. assault (b2-b4-c4-c5), there was no need The feeling is familiar, but now Naroditsky to create more targets on the queenside. commands it. Perhaps 11. ... c6!?, contesting White’s He celebrated his U.S. Junior crown for central superi ority, was a better option, just one week, then he hopped on a plane although after 12. Rc1 cxd5 13. cxd5 Na6 for Spain, with just a little more doubt 14. Nc4 White had a clear edge in left to squash. At the XXXIII Open Interna- Gustafsson-Arnold, World Open 2010. cional “Villa de Benasque” in July, Daniel grabbed his third and final grandmaster 12. b4 (GM) norm by staying true to Harmon- So far, we are following the main line of Vellotti’s description: Hard to beat. the Bogo-Indian. While White has an Once again, simplicity reigns supreme. His undefeated performance in undeniable space advantage and good During the post-mortem, GM Seirawan Benasque, tallying six points out of nine— piece coordination, Black’s impending suggested 12. e4!? followed by 13. f4, but including four points against seven central counterplay (... d6 followed by ... I could already smell blood on the queen - straight grandmasters, culminated with a e5) is nothing to sneeze at either. The side. In addition, after 12. e4 a5 13. f4 Na6 tournament-closing draw that simulta- main move is 6. ... 0-0, but perhaps Jeffrey 14. f5 (a common idea; White “locks” the neously confirmed his last norm and wasn’t quite satisfied with the position kingside in order to allow the g- and h- pushed him over (2500) FIDE’s GM- after 7. Bg2 Bxc3 8. Bxc3 Ne4 (Alertness pawns to march forward) 14. ... Nc5 Black watermark—to 2503 (August 2013). He is crucial. The nonchalant 8. ... d6?! would has the annoying idea of obtaining followed that up with another undefeated lead to an unpleasant position after 9. queenside counterplay with ... Ba6 and ... performance at the Open Internacional d5! Nb8 10. 0-0; in fact, 10. ... e5 11. Nd2 b5 or even ... c7-c6 and ... b6-b5. Cuitat de Balaguer, earning ninth-place transposes to the game!) 9. Rc1 d6 10. d5, 12. ... Bb7 13. Qb3?! and another norm, just for kicks. when Black’s position is cramped and a Naroditsky wrapped up his 2013 sum - wee bit passive. Perhaps 7. ... Na5!? 8. b3 A little too tentative. Although the rooks mer surge at the RTU open A in Riga, b6 is a better try for equality, but that is are now connected and the queen on b3 Latvia in August. He turned in a strong a theoretical discussion beyond the scope supports the d5-pawn, Black will now performance, tallying five wins and three of these annotations! have the unwelcome opportunity to create draws, good for a tie for 3rd-13th place, a 6. ... d6?! some luft (translation: breathing room; I half point out of a first-place tie. And after know—I can’t resist the urge to vaunt my a 30-game undefeated streak that spanned Positionally justified, but tactically multi-linguistic erudition) for his pieces. five tournaments—netting the U.S. Junior flawed. By delaying ... 0-0, Black aims to Instead, the banal but powerful 13. a4 crown, four norms and a new GM title— execute ... e6-e5 before White gets a would have created serious problems for he seemed to find what he was looking for, chance to fully coor dinate his pieces. For Black; for instance, 13. ... c6 (13. ... a5 is in Latvia, buried in the fourth round. instance, after 7. Bg2?! Bxc3 8. Bxc3 Ne4 impossible on account of 14. bxa5 bxa5 A loss. One of the lasting shreds of 9. Rc1, Black can transpose to the main 15. Nb3! and White picks up the pawn) 14. doubt, now few and far between, for Daniel line with 9. ... 0-0, but he has the e4 (Houdini’s first choice is 14. Ne4!?, Naroditsky. additional option of playing 9. ... Nxc3 10. but in my opinion 14. e4 creates more Something to fill the pages of his Rxc3 e5, and although a to practical problems) 14. ... Nbd7 15. a5!

notebook. the main line is likely, I saw a far better and Black is in serious trouble, since it way to put Black’s move to the test. isn’t clear how to stop the massive pawn 7. d5! assault on the queenside. 13. ... c6 14. Rfc1 Rc8 15. Bb2 Naroditsky annotates a game from the U.S. Simple but strong. The knight on c6 Junior for Chess Life: cannot move, since Qa4+ will pick up the Once again, my intention (to find optimal bishop. squares for my pieces on the queenside) is Bogo-Indian (E11) 7. ... Bxc3 8. Bxc3 Nb8 9. Bg2 understandable, but the execution is a IM Daniel Naroditsky (2558) tad languid. Instead, 15. e4!?, followed FM Jeffrey Xiong (2496) Only now does the seriousness of Black’s by Nf1-e3, was a better perestroika (see U.S. Junior Closed, St. Louis, Missouri, 2013 error on the sixth move become clear: the comment after move 13) to choose. move 9. ... Ne4, a crucial part of Black’s set - 1. d4!? up, is now impossible because of 10. Bxg7. 15. ... Nbd7 16. e4 Unable to eliminate the dark-squared Surprise, surprise! In my pre-game bishop, Black suddenly finds himself in preparation, I noticed that Jeffrey has a total passivity, incapable of organizing any particular affinity for sharp opening counterplay on the kingside. variations such as the Najdorf or Dragon, and I felt that a relatively calm Bogo or 9. ... e5 10. Nd2! Queen’s Indian—openings in which I had Of course, 10. 0-0 would allow 10. ... a fair bit of experience with both colors— Ne4 followed by 11. … Nxc3 or 11. … f5. would suit my style better. In my opinion, one of the main reasons for 1. ... Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. c4 Bb4+ 4. Bd2 Qe7 5. g3 my success at the Junior consisted in my

Nc6 6. Nc3 ability to limit my opponent’s counterplay. Moves like Nd2 are inordinately debili- (see diagram top of next column) tating for the opponent!

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“It was not taken seriously, this big effort that I had exerted with the bottom line of helping other players improve. It was distorted and slandered and blackened.”

The author of Mastering Positional Chess and Mastering Complex Endgames dealt with skepticism of his authorship due to his youth.

2013 U.S. JUNIOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIP, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JUNE 13-23, 2013

Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Score

IM Daniel Naroditsky 2494 x ½½ ½½½1 1 11 6½

FM Samuel Sevian 2390 ½ x 1 ½10½½11 6

FM Luke Harmon-Vellotti 2340 ½0 x 110½111 6

IM Victor C. Shen 2411 ½½ 0 x 1 1 ½ 0 1 1 5½

IM Kayden W. Troff 2443 ½0 0 0 x 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 4½

FM Yian Liou 2385 ½1100x ½ 0 1 ½ 4½

FM Jeffery Xiong 2370 0½½ ½½½x ½ 01 4

Robert M. Perez 2359 0½ 0 1 01½ x 01 4

FM Atulya Shetty 2320 0 0 0 0 ½0 1 1 x 1 3½

WFM Sarah Chiang 2101 00000½000x ½ PHOTO CREDITS: ALL COURTESY OF SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF SAINT LOUIS CREDITS: ALL COURTESY PHOTO

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At this point, I sat back with a satisfied still leads to a very difficult ending after 22. 31. Na5 Nb6 32. Rxg7+! sigh, took a sip of Sprite, and began watch - Qc4 (note that 22. Rxc6? Nb8! is not at all This is the idea! Now, Jeffrey’s intended ing Jeffrey’s clock tick down. At first sight, clear) 22. ... Rac8 23. Qxe6 fxe6 24. Nc4, 32. ... Kf8 33. Rxh7 Kg8 fails to 34. Rh8+!, my position seems totally dominating: Black can still fight with 24. ... Ne8. After and White uses the same tactical motif to given time (and a perfunctory glance at the the text move, Black’s position falls apart. trade rooks and win a third pawn. position seems to reveal that I have all 22. Qc4! Nbd7 23. Qxe6 fxe6 24. b5 Bb7 25. the time in the world), I will transfer my Nc4 Nxe4 32. ... Kxg7 33. Bxe5+ Kf7 34. Bxb8 a6 knight to e3 via f1, and either take on c6, following up with a frontal assault on the Both 25. ... Ne8 26. Ba3 d5 27. Na5 Perhaps 34. ... Nxa4 35. Bxa7 Ke7 was d6-pawn, or run my a-pawn up the board, and 25. ... Bxe4 26. Nxd6 Rxc1+ 27. Rxc1 a better try, but White should still win by wreaking havoc on Black’s cramped pieces. are not much better. evicting the bishop from f3 and pushing his kingside pawns; Black’s pieces are My utopian ruminations, however, were 26. Bxe4 Bxe4 27. Nxd6 Rxc1+ nipped in the bud: overextended. 16. ... b5?! Unnecessarily going with the flow. Black 35. bxa6 Nxa4 36. Nc4! could still have tried 27. ... Rc2, when the Precision is key in these types of The right idea, but the wrong pawn! win is a little tougher. Still, following 28. endings. Now, Black’s knight doesn’t have Clearly, Black has to alter the pawn Ba3 (but not the impulsive 28. Rxc2?! access to the b6-square. structure on the queenside, but this Bxc2, and Black’s bishop is suddenly in an should have been done by 16. ... c5, when irksome position) 28. ... Bg6 29. Rxc2 36. ... Ke7 37. Bd6+ Kd8 38. Bf4 Kc8 39. Nd6+ it turns out that Black’s position is rather Bxc2 30. a5 Black’s position is hopeless. Kb8 40. Nf7+ Ka7 41. Ng5 solid. After 17. b5, Black has the annoying 28. Rxc1 Bf3 29. Rc7?! idea of doubling up on the a-file: 17. ... a6 18. a4 Ra7!? followed by 19. ... Rca8. Rash, rash, rash! This doesn’t throw Although White’s advantage is undeniable, away the win, of course, but 29. Rc3!, Black’s defensive prospects are still very aiming to induce the diagonal-opening 29. real. After the text move, however, Black’s ... e4 before penetrating the seventh rank position becomes very bad, very fast: with 30. Rc7. 17. dxc6 Bxc6 18. cxb5 Bxb5 19. a4 Bc6 20. Qd3! I was quite proud of this quiet but devastating move after the game. Due to the devastating threat of 21. Nc4, Black’s next move is practically forced: Finally! Black loses the h7-pawn, but, 20. ... Qe6 perhaps more importantly, his king is way too far away from White’s double passers. In short, Black is busted. 41. ... Bd5 42. Nxh7 Kxa6 43. Nf6 Bf3 44. h4 Nc3 45. h5 Nd5 Now, 30. ... Rd8 is impossible on A good try, but White will have too many account of 31. Nb7! (note the importance passed pawns for the “opposite-colored of White’s 29th move: the e4-pawn impris - bishop endings are drawn” rule to take

ons the f3-bishop!), winning a piece. On the effect. Of course, Black had no other way more resilient 30. ... Nf6, White replies to stop White’s pawns. not 31. a5?!, and when Black can still 46. Nxd5 exd5 47. h6 Be4 48. Be5! resist after 31. ... Ne8 32. Rc8!? (this isn’t ; White simply goes for Care must be taken until the very end. the more important pawn and keeps his The impulsive 48. g4?! is less clear after 48. After the computer’s cold-blooded back rank safe) 32. ... Rxc8 33. Nxc8 Be2 ... d4. suggestion of 20. ... Bb7, Black’s position 34. Nxa7 Nd6 35. b6 Nb7, but 31. Bxf6!, 48. ... Kb5 49. f4 Kc6 50. g4 Bh7 51. Bd4, is untenable after 21. Nc4 Ne8 22. Na5. when 31. ... gxf6 32. Nc8 is crushing. Now, 21. ... d5 is clearly threatened, so Black resigned. 29. ... Rd8! I must act immediately: Black is powerless to stop White’s 21. Qa6! Ugh! Only now did I realize that my armada of passers (after f4-f5, Kf2-e3-f4 intended 30. Rxa7? leads nowhere after 30. and g4-g5), so he threw in the towel. Devastating! Suddenly, White switches ... Nf6 31. Bxe5 Ne8!, and Black suddenly All things considered, this is my best from ‘positional crunch’ mode to ‘immedi - develops formidable counterplay based effort at the Junior. Although both players

ate kill’ mode, and the effect is lethal. on the weakness of White’s first rank. committed their fair share of inaccuracies Black’s bishop on c6 has no squares, and With time pressure rearing its ugly head, and errors, I found some nice ideas and 21. ... d5 loses after 22. b5 Nb8 23. exd5! I missed both 30. a5 and 30. Ba3, both of came out superior in all three stages of the Nxd5 24. Bxd5. which win in a matter of moves, but game (an advantage out of the opening, a 21. ... Nb8?! decided to liquidate into a winning, albeit winning position out of the middle game, slightly messy minor-piece ending. and a relatively clean win in the ending) Slightly winded by the turn of events, 30. Nb7!? Rb8! despite Jeffrey’s stubborn resistance. In Jeffrey misses his last chance. The addition, this game set the tone for the rest “computeresque” 21. ... Rc7 (which I was Of course, 30. ... Bxb7 31. Rxb7 loses of the tournament and imbued with much- slightly worried about during the game!) immediately. needed confidence.

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The World Open’s

TenTOP years after it last happened, TEN ten tie for firstLIST at the World Open, with GM Varuzhan Akobian winning the playoff.

By JAMAAL ABDUL-ALIM

fter GM Sergey Erenburg played In the annotated version of the game, topical main variation of Berlin,” Negi the eighth move of the high- which appears later in this article, Erenburg explained. stakes final round at the 41st lists a multitude of possible moves that he He said due to the tense situation in the Annual World Open, he says he considered for move nine —all of final round of the tournament—with eight encountered a novel position in the Berlin which he said lead to “very long variations grandmasters tied for first with six points Defense that he has never seen before. where both sides can deviate on every move each and several others breathing down AThen he did two things that I have never playing a number of different continuations.” their necks—he wanted to play something seen before—at least not on the top boards And what about that glare? that creates chances for three results, and in such an extreme fashion. “The reason I looked at him is because thus put pressure on his opponent, too. First, Erenburg spent close to an hour I was trying to see if he analyzed everything He said the near-hour that Erenburg contemplating his next couple moves, a or this line is just for one game, meaning spent to play a couple of moves early in the curiously lengthy amount of time to burn that objectively, I can find a refutation,” game came as a “welcome relief.” when one is still 30 or so moves away Erenburg said. “It put me in the driver's seat and I got from the critical 40th move that brings And this can be figured out by looking time to see what was happening in the additional time in a 40/90 game. at one’s opponent? other boards, so I could choose my strategy Second, Erenburg cast a piercing glare “In some sense, it is similar to poker, optimally,” Negi said. at his opponent, GM Parimarjan Negi, of where players try to figure out whether their When Negi saw that GM Conrad Holt India, who had just taken first place the opponents are bluffing,” Erenburg continued. “might be winning” against GM Yuniesky weekend prior at the DC International. “But the more I calculated, the more I got Quesada Perez, he refused a draw and So I wanted to know why? Why did he convinced that he is 100 percent prepared.” planned to keep playing a long game if spend nearly an hour on just two moves But Erenburg might be giving Negi more need be. so early in such an important game and credit than he deserves. “But then, Quesada managed to find a what did he hope to glean by staring at his “Before the game started, I wasn't plan- drawing setup, and any ambitious plan by opponent? ning on being very ambitious,” Negi told me would give mutual chances, so I didn't “The main reason is because the position Chess Life via Facebook. feel like taking much risk,” Negi explained. is very, very complicated,” Erenberg told “Yes, my move Ng4 ... f5!? was a rather The game represents what another top- Chess Life in response to the first question. unusual, but very interesting novelty in a finishing grandmaster described as one

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GM Varuzhan Akobian, photographed at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

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of the more complicated at the Continental To my surprise, Negi kept playing fast to bring Black’s queen to a more active Chess Association’s annual World Open, with very aggressive and unpredictable position and the bishop on g5 becomes which made its debut this year in its new moves. I was caught off guard with his 7. vulnerable because of Black’s possible ... venue—at least through 2015—at the ... Ng4, which turned out to be a very f5-f4 advance. Here are some of the Crystal City Hyatt Regency in Arlington, strong new concept deeply analyzed by variations I calculated during the game: 9. Virginia. him. In the preceding games, most of the Nfxe5 Nxf2 10. Rxf2 Bxf2+ 11. Kxf2 fxe4+ It is also one of four games on the top top players chose one of the two more (During the game, I did not see the 12. ... boards in the final round that ended in a conventional options: 7. ... Nd7 8. Bd2 (8. Qf6 resource, but I did see 11. ... b5 12. draw by the top finishing grandmasters. 0-0 Re8 9. Bd2 Bf8 10. b4 This is another Ne3 f4 13. Kg1 fxe3 14. Bxe3 Qe8, which The tournament was remarkable in that typical idea to freeze Black’s queenside. gives Black a slight edge.) 12. Kg1 Qf6! (12. a total of 10 grandmasters tied for first and 10. ... f6 11. a4 Nb6 12. Ne3 Be6 13. Qb1 ... b5 is not good, in view of 13. Ne3 Qf6 split the first through 10th place prizes. Qd7 14. Rd1 Bf7 15. h3 Rad8 16. Be1 14. N3g4 Bxg4 15. Nxg4 Qd4+ 16. Be3) 13. The last time the World Open saw a Bh5 17. g4 Bf7 18. c4 c5 19. b5 Nc8 20. Be3 b5 14. Bc5 bxc4 15. Bxf8 cxd3!; ten-way tie was back in 2003, USCF Qc2 Re6 21. Kf1 Ne7 Although White got records show. a slight advantage, Black was able to hold Each top-finishing grandmaster walked in GM [2775]-GM away with about $3,900, except GM Vladimir Kramnik [2795]/London Varuzhan Akobian, who earned a small 2012/CB00_2013 [40]) 8. ... Re8 9. a4 f6 bonus by drawing with black in an 10. 0-0 Nf8 11. Be3 Ne6 12. Bxc5 Nxc5 13. Armageddon game against GM Yuniesky Ne3 Ne6 14. Nh4 a5 15. b3 Qd4 16. Nhf5 Quesada Perez. Qc5 17. Qd2 Nd4 18. Nxd4 Qxd4 19. Qe2 Be6 20. Kh1 Rad8 ½-½ GM Viswanathan Here is the dramatic Erenburg/Negi Anand (2783)-GM Sergey Karjakin game, annotated by Erenburg: (2767)/Sandnes 2013/CB20_ 2013 (57); White got nothing after 7. ... Re8 8. Bg5 b5 9. Ncd2 h6 10. Be3 Bxe3 11. fxe3 c5 12. , Berlin Defense (C65) b3 a5 13. a4 c6 14. Qe2 Ba6 15. c4 Ra7 16. GM Sergey Erenburg (2691) 0-0 Rd7 17. Ne1 b4 18. Rf3 Rd6 19. Nf1 Of course not 9. h3?? Nxf2 10. Rxf2 GM Parimarjan Negi (2749) Bc8 and even managed to lose in GM Igor Bxf2+ 11. Kxf2 fxe4; Similarly, not 9. 21st Annual World Open, Arlington, Virginia (9), Kurnosov (2680)-GM Ncxe5 Nxf2; For a long time I considered 07.07.2013 (2609)/Lublin 2010/EXT 2011 (60). sacrificing an and going into Notes by Erenburg the endgame with 9. exf5 e4 (9. ... Bxf5 is 8. 0-0 f5!? an option as well. Black’s 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. d3 is horrible, but his pieces are so active, which makes it possible for him to either Trying to avoid the main avenues of the carry out ... e5-e4 or get a dangerous Berlin variation. initiative: 10. Qe2 [10. h3 is playable as 4. ... Bc5 well, but Black is not worse here: 10. ... Nxf2 11. Rxf2 Bxf2+ 12. Kxf2 e4 13. Bg5 Black develops his bishop to an active Qe8 14. dxe4 Qxe4] 10. ... Qd5! 11. h3 position with the possible idea of trading What else? 11. ... Nxf2 12. Rxf2 e4 [12. ... knights with ... Nc6-d4. Another alternative Bxf2+! 13. Qxf2 e4 14. Ne3 Qd7 15. Nxf5 was 4. ... d6 with the following possible exf3 16. g4 Rae8 17. Be3 h5 is only slightly on g7. better for White] 13. Be3 exf3 14. Qxf3 Be7 5. Bxc6 15. Raf1 Bxd3 16. Qxd5+ cxd5 17. cxd3 dxc4 18. dxc4) 10. dxe4 Qxd1 (Over the Again, not the most popular contin- After 8. 0 -0 and his fast reply 8. ... f5, I board, I was convinced that 10. ... Bxf2+ uation. I figured that with a different pawn realized that I was dragged into his was the best, for example 11. Kh1 Qxd1 structure, and material in a not very preparation, whereas, I saw that position 12. Rxd1 Bc5 13. Rf1 Re8 [13. ... Nf2+ 14. explored position, this would give me for the first time in my life ... The list of the Rxf2 Bxf2 15. g4 and White is not worse chances to outplay my opponent. moves I considered was as follows: 9. exf5, because of the strong center; 13. ... b6!?] 5. ... dxc6 6. Nbd2 9. Be3, 9. Ne3, 9. Qe2, 9. Qe1, 9. Nfxe5 14. h3 Nf2+ 15. Kh2 Nxe4 16. g4 b6) 11. and 9. Bg5. All of those lead to very long Rxd1 Nxf2 12. Be3 Nxe4! (After 12. ... The pawn structure is very similar to variations where both sides can deviate on Bxe3 13. Nxe3 Nxd1 14. Rxd1 White the one from the Sicilian Rossolimo, where every move playing a number of different should be better, since it will take some Black’s bishop is usually “fianchettoed” on continuations. time for Black to activate his pieces. White g7. In comparison to it, it is hard to say if I expected a more standard 8. ... Be6, can use that time to advance his pawns White has any better chance for an opening which would be replied by 9. b3 (But not and bring the knights to ideal positions.) advantage in this particular line. White is 9. Ncxe5? Nxf2 10. Rxf2 Bxf2+ 11. Kxf2 f6; 13. Bxc5 Nxc5. usually better off with any trade of pieces and not 9. Nfxe5? Nxf2 10. Rxf2 Bxf2+ (see diagram top of next page) and generally wants to carry out the f2-f4 11. Kxf2 f6). or d2-d4 advances in the future. Black on 9. Bg5 ... and Black is slightly better, because the other hand, wants to prevent White 14. g4 is met by 14. ... g6; I could have from taking control over the center, and one I realized that my main problem was simplified the matters with 9. Ne3 fxe4 of his typical plans is to develop initiative that there was little coordination among (9. ... f4!? 10. Nc4 Qe8) 10. dxe4 Qxd1 11. on the kingside using active pieces. the heavy pieces along the first row. The Rxd1 Nxe3 12. Bxe3 Bxe3 13. fxe3 Bg4; 9. 6. ... 0-0 7. Nc4 Ng4 disadvantage of this move is that it helps Be3?! Nxe3 10. fxe3 b5; Another logical

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continuation which I had at my disposal equal chances: 12. Ncd2 Qxf5 13. Bh4 20. Nxb6? axb6 21. Rxc7 Rxa2 22. h3 was to move the queen away from the Be6; 12. b3 Bxf5. Rxb2 23. d5 c5 (23. ... cxd5 24. Nd4) 24. with Black’s queen: 9. Qe2 fxe4 12. ... Qxd3 d6 Rb1+ 25. Kh2 Rd1; It was important to (9. ... f4? 10. h3) 10. dxe4 (10. Qxe4 Bf5 keep the f3-knight protected: 20. Re3 Rd8 11. Qe2 Qd5 would transpose to the 9. exf5 Looks like a logical choice, but appar - (20. ... Bg4 gives nothing: 21. h3! Bxf3 22. Bxf5 line.) 10. ... Be6! with the idea 11. ently, taking on f5 was even better. 12. ... Nxb6 axb6 23. Rxf3 Rxa2 24. Rxf6+ Kg8 Ncxe5 Nxe5 12. Nxe5 Rxf2 13. Rxf2 Bxf2+ Bxf5 13. Qxe4 Bxe4 14. Ncd2 Here 25. Re6 when both sides have chances) 21. 14. Qxf2 (14. Kxf2 Qd4+; 14. Kh1 Qf6) Parimarjan and I were both sure that Nxb6 axb6 and here Black has some 14. ... Qd1+ 15. Qf1 Qd4+; Not too many White is fine, but Houdini finds a way to chances, although objectively, White should human players would go back with the keep Black’s initiative alive! (14. h3 Nxf2 gradually neutralize his initiative. knight to d2, but engines have no prob - 15. Rxf2 Bxf3) 14. ... Bxf3! 15. Nxf3 Rae8 20. ... Kf7?! lems making such decisions ... 9. Ncd2 f4 16. Bh4 (Maybe better 16. h3 Ne5 [16. ... (9. ... Nf6!?) 10. h3 h5!? 11. hxg4 hxg4 12. Nxf2 17. Rxf2 Re2 18. Bh4 Rxc2 19. b4]) Negi missed the chance to get a slightly Nxe5 f3! (12. ... g3 13. Ndf3) 13. g3 Qe8; 16. ... Re2 17. Rac1 g5! 18. Bg3 h5 19. h4 better position here. 20. ... Bg4! 21. Nxb6 9. Qe1 fxe4 10. dxe4?? (10. Qxe4 Bf5 leads gxh4 20. Bxh4 a5 and although Black (Unfortunately, 21. Nh4 Bxd4 22. Re4 is to the 9. Qe2 line.) 10. ... Rxf3! 11. gxf3 has no immediate threats, White’s position refuted by 22. ... Re8) 21. ... axb6 22. a3 Qh4! 12. fxg4 Qxg4+ 13. Kh1 Qf3+ 14. is unpleasant. Bxf3 23. gxf3 Kf7 Here I would have to Kg1 Bh3. 13. cxd3 Bxf5 14. d4 Bb6 15. Rfe1 defend this unpleasant endgame. 9. ... Qe8 21. a3 Be6 22. Nxb6 axb6 23. Re3 Ra4 Preventing immediate transfer of Black’s Now Black is ready to bring his queen bishop to d5 via e4 or e6. Setting up a trap for me. Probably, to h5, and at the same time to push the 15. ... Nf6 Black’s last chance to fight for the win f-pawn locking White’s bishop on the was 23. ... Rd8!? 24. h3 c5 25. dxc5 bxc5 kingside. This was the moment I realized that I 26. Rc3 Rd1+ 27. Kh2 c4. 10. exf5 could not really play for a win here. 24. Rc3 Objectively speaking, the endgame is I thought playing this was a must. It equal: Black will occupy the d5-, With the following b2-b4, I planned to turned out that there was one preceding and I will take control over e5. With the make my opponent’s rook very passive. game, where White continued 10. h3 fxe4 opposite colored bishops, the outcome of Now Black has to exchange his bishop for 11. dxe4 b5?! (11. ... Be6 is probably the game would have been predictable. my knight and go into an equal rooks better.) 12. hxg4 bxc4 13. Qe2 Bxg4 14. But I decided to try my luck by playing ... endgame. 24. b4? would have been a Qxc4+ Kh8 15. Qxc5 Rxf3 16. Rfd1 ½–½ 16. Bxf6 mistake, due to 24. ... c5 25. bxc5 bxc5 26. Vahe Baghdasaryan (2348)-WIM Siranush dxc5 Rc4 and Black’s will Andriasian (2214)/Jermuk 2010/CBM The position is equal after 16. a4 Rad8 cause a lot of trouble. 17. Nxb6 axb6 18. h3. 138 Extra (25); To my surprise, Houdini 24. ... Bd5, Draw agreed. recommends 10. Bh4 fxe4 (Somehow, 16. ... gxf6! White is fine after 10. ... f4 11. c3 Be6 12. If I chose to proceed, the game would b4 Bd6 13. Re1) 11. dxe4 Be6 (11. ... b6!?) This is the point! I lost control over the have likely continued as follows: 25. b4 12. Ncxe5 (12. Ncd2 Qh5) 12. ... Nxe5 13. e5-spot. Bxf3 26. Rxf3 c5 27. dxc5 bxc5 28. bxc5 Rc4 Nxe5 Bc4 14. Nxc4 Qxe4. 17. Re7 29. Kf1 Rxc5 with a dead drawn endgame.

10. ... e4 Also OK is 17. Re3 Rf7 18. h3 Rd7 19. GM annotates his win Nxb6 axb6 20. a3. Black got the desired breakthrough in against one of our strongest up-and- the center, and it became clear that White 17. ... Rf7 18. Rae1?! coming grandmasters: has to be careful to equalize the game. This was some kind of a . I Black’s bishops are too active now. 10. ... simply forgot that my rook could be driven Bxf5 11. h3 (11. Qe2 e4 12. dxe4 Bxe4) 11. Philidor Defense (C41) away from e7 after we trade rooks. Better GM Ray Robson (2713) ... Nxf2 12. Rxf2 Bxf2+ (12. ... e4 13. d4) was 18. Re3. GM Tamaz Gelashvili (2683) 13. Kxf2 e4 14. dxe4 Qxe4 15. Ncd2 Qxc2. 41st Annual World Open, Arlington, Virginia (7), 18. ... Rxe7 19. Rxe7 Kf8 11. dxe4 Qxe4 12. Qd3 07.06.2013 Now that I can’t take on b6, I have to be Notes by Gelashvili (see diagram top of next column) extra careful to hold this endgame. Ray Robson is well known for his Probably the best. Nothing else gives 20. Re1?! aggressive style and tactical skills, so, I

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ALEJANDRO RAMIREZ PARIMARJAN NEGI

VICTOR LAZNICKA YURY SHULMAN

expected to have a very difficult game. Black gets a very solid position and it’s not I don’t think this move is necessary 100 percent concentration would be nec - so easy for White to find a way to get a here. White usually plays a4 to stop ... b5, essary in order not to miss anything and clear advantage. but when White’s bishop is already on g2, fight till the end, otherwise a loss is the Black can hardly play ... b5, because of a 6. g3 0-0 likely result. weakness on c6. That’s why White could 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 e5 4. Nf3 exd4 5. Another interesting move is 6. ... d5 continue development without a4. Nxd4 Be7 which is a main line here, but I decided to 9. ... a5 10. Re1 Bf8 11. h3 Nbd7 12. g4 play more solidly and keep the central I decided to play this line, because it’s pawns on the board. Not the best move. Much better was 12. less tactical and more positional. Probably, Bf4 followed by Qd2 and Rad1, but Ray is White is slightly better in this line, but 7. Bg2 Re8 8. 0-0 c6 9. a4 trying to start an attack and create some

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YUNIESKY QUESADA PEREZ

CONRAD HOLT LAZARO BRUZON BATISTA

TAMAZ GELASHVILI SERGEY ERENBURG

threats immediately. that White can start thinking about moves 17. ... Rxe1+ 18. Rxe1 Qxb2 19. g5 Nh5 20. like e4-e5, but Ray decided to sacrifice a Bc7 Ng7 12. ... g6! pawn and try to get or even Safely played. I decided to get control a decisive advantage. Not only allows ... Nh5 after g4-g5, but on the e8-square. For quite some time I also controls the f5-square, which is very 15. ... dxe5 16. Bxe5 Ncd7 17. Bf4?! was thinking about 20. ... Bb4 21. Re8+ impor tant. Nf8 but was worried about 22. Qe1! 13. Bf4 Nc5 14. Qd2 Qb6 15. e5!? Probably better was 17. Bxf6 Nxf6 18. (Black is much better after 22. Nde2 Ng7 Qf4 Bd7! 19. Qxf6 Bg7 20. Nd5 Qxd4 21. 23. Rd8 Be7) 22. ... Ng7 (Worse are 22. ... Played in Ray’s style again. Most players Qd6 with equal play, but this definitely is Bxc3? would play 15. b3 Qb4 16. Rad1 when all not what Ray had in mind when he played PHOTOS BY ERIC ROSEN White’s pieces are developed and only after 15. e5. Continued on page 34 >

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GM , right, playing GM Alex Lenderman in round four.

WORLD OPEN SENIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP By GM LARRY KAUFMAN

It's been five years since I won the World Senior Chess Championship in Germany Nimzowitsch-Larsen Opening (A01) in a field of about 300 players at the age of 60, and now I've won the top Senior GM Alex Lenderman (2640) (65 and up) prize in the World Open, with a 50 percent score in the Open section GM Larry Kaufman (2390) against mostly higher rated opponents. “World Open Senior Chess Champion” 21st Annual World Open, Arlington, Virginia sounds pretty impressive, but in fact it was pretty much a foregone conclusion (4), 07.05.2013 before the first pawn was pushed, because all of the other eligible masters chose 1. b3 to play in the Under 2400 Section, leaving me with only two rivals for the Open senior prize, both rated nearly 400 points below me. Still, since my performance Lenderman knows of my reputation as rating topped any senior in the Under 2400 Section, the new title does have some an openings expert and so plays real basis even if it was not awarded on that basis. something unexpected and offbeat, but memory declines with age so he Regarding the other seniors playing (in the Under 2400 Section), I'd like to mention might have done better to engage me IM Ilye Figler, who had a fine result, and FM Larry Gilden, who was the local chess in a theoretical contest. In fact, superstar (among the top dozen players in the U.S.) when I first joined USCF over Lenderman told Chess Life, “It was a half a century ago, and my mentor and friend so long ago. Although Gilden's result terrible game for me, so I deserve the was not a success, his return to chess at the age of 70, after nearly three decades question marks [that Kaufman used in of absence, is most welcome. As for my own performance, I did well enough to lift his annotations]. Getting out of theory my own rating back into the ranks of senior masters (2400+). The only other might’ve been an OK decision since I’m “senior senior master” (65 and up and 2400 and up) with more than one rated not a theoretician myself, but I overdid event in the last year is IM Igor Foygel. My rating is now quite close to what it was it still I think with 1. b3.” when I first played in the U.S. Championship at the age of 24. Although my standing among American players was much higher then (#17), I feel that I 1. ... e5 2. Bb2 Nc6 3. e3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bd6 actually play better now than then. The level of play is just way higher now. As recommended in both of my Black I managed to beat the highly rated Grandmaster Alex Lenderman, in the following and White repertoire books. game. Annotations are heavily aided by the number-two-rated engine Komodo (soon to be number one I predict), of which I am co-author along with Don Dailey. 5. d3?! PHOTOS BY ERIC ROSEN

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The main line is the funny looking 5. Na3 14. ... Ne4?! Na5!?. Best was 14. ... Be7! to free up the queen 5. ... 0-0 from having to defend the knight and slightly in Black’s favor. Black plans ... Probably best was 5. ... Ne7, when White Qc7 and ... Rad8. will probably rescue his endangered bishop by 6. d4, when after 6. ... e4 7. 15. c4 dxc4 16. Bxc4 Qxd1 Be2 c6 8. Nh3 Bc7 9. 0-0 d5 is Black’s It is equal after 16. ... Qc7. choice. 17. Rfxd1 Nd6 18. Bd5 Be4?! Correct was first 18. ... Rad8 with equal apparently “thinking” that we had both chances. made 40 moves, but we both agreed that I 19. Ne5 Rad8 20. Rac1?! still had to make my 40th move. The problem was that since the time was 20. Bxe4 Nxe4 21. Nd7 was slightly in added, there was no longer a display of White’s favor. seconds, so I would either have to move quickly or risk forfeiting when my minute 20. ... Bxd5 21. Rxd5 f6 22. Nf3 c4 was up as I had no way to see the seconds. The move 22. ... Ne4! was slightly in Alex sportingly agreed not to claim a Black’s favor. The move chosen suffices forfeit if that should happen, and anyway I 6. Nd2 Re8 to equalize; I had no idea that I should try moved before the minute was up, making for more here. the issue moot. Still, for the future, this Probably best was still 6. ... Ne7. needs to be addressed by the rules guys.

7. Ne2 Bf8 8. d4 40. ... Nxe3+ 41. Kf2?

23. Nd4 cxb3 24. axb3 Rc8 25. Rxc8 Rxc8 26. f3 Nf7?! Better was 26. ... b6. It seems Alex simply overlooked my 8. ... exd4 reply. He should recapture, and although The move 8. ... e4 was the way to play 27. Ne6?! he will be worse, he can count on at least all-out for a win, but Alex outrated me by Stronger was 27. Kf2. reaching the easily drawn ending of rook over 200 points. and two pawns versus rook and three all 27. ... Bd6! 28. f4 Re8 29. f5 Rc8 30. Bd4 on the kingside. 9. Nxd4 Nxd4 10. Bxd4 a6 11. Be2 d5 12. Rc1+ 31. Kf2 Rc2+ 32. Kf3 h5 33. h4 Rc1 0-0 c5 13. Bb2 Bf5 14. Nf3?! 34. g3 Kh7 35. Nf4 Bxf4 36. gxf4 Nh6 37. 41. ... Rd1! 42. Rxb7 Nxf5 43. Ra7?! Bc5 Ng4 38. b4 Rf1+ 39. Kg2 Re1 Probably White is already lost, but this makes things worse. (see diagram top of next column) 43. ... Ra1 44. Bf8 Ra2+ 45. Kf3 Kg8 46. Ra8 40. Rd7?! Kf7 47. b5? White had about an hour left, but moved Apparently just an oversight, but too fast perhaps because I was down to otherwise a pawn will soon fall on the one minute. But I only had to make one other wing and so I don’t think it move, so that was a questionable mattered. decision. We now had a minor rules issue, and the clock was stopped. The problem 47. ... Nd4+ 48. Ke4?! Nxb5 49. Bc5 Ra4+, was that the clock added 30 minutes, White resigned.

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> Continued from page 31 both sides: 25. ... Nxf6 26. gxf6 Be6! [Black I have enjoyed when competing in it. I is down a piece after 26. ... Bxd6? 27. played in this year’s tournament after a 23. Rxf8+ Kxf8 24. Bd6+ Kg7 25. Qe5+; 22. Qh6! Bf8 28. fxg7 Bg4 {Black has lost three-year absence and in the past 11 ... Qxc3 23. Rxf8+ Kxf8 24. Bd6+ Kg7 25. material and the initiative after 28. ... years, have played in the event six times. Qe5+; 22. ... h6 23. Qe5! Qxc3? 24. Bd6!.) Bd7? 29. gxf8=Q+ Rxf8 30. Re4.} 29. I have been champion three times, had one 23. Rd8 Qa3! (The knight is still too hot to gxf8=Q+ Rxf8 30. Nxc6 bxc6 31. hxg4 first place finish and one second place touch: 23. ... Qxc3 24. Qxc3 Bxc3 25. Qxc2 32. Qf4.] 27. Bxf8 Rxf8 28. fxg7 Rd8 finish. Bd6 Nge6 26. Nxe6 fxe6 27. Rxf8+ Kg7 28. 29. Re4 c5 30. Qe1 Rxd4 31. Rxe6 fxe6 32. My opponent in this first round game is Re8.) 24. Nb1 Bxe1 (24. ... Qb2 25. Nc3) Qxe6+ Kxg7 33. Qe7.) 26. Nf3! Bxd6 27. FM Kazim Gulamali against whom I have 25. Nxa3 Bb4 26. Nc4 Be7 27. Nb6 Bxd8 Qxd6 Qb4 28. Qd1 Nxf6 29. gxf6 Bf5 30. an unblemished record. Despite this game’s 28. Bxd8 Ra6 29. Nxc8 Ra8 30. Ne7+ Kh8 fxg7+ Kg8. brevity, it highlights the importance of gen - 31. Bc7. 25. ... Nxf8 26. Qf4? eral adherence to sound opening princi ples and the dangers of disregarding them with - 21. Rb1 And this is a decisive mistake. White’s out just cause. Good for Black is 21. Ne4 Bb4!. last chance was 26. Nf6+ Kh8 27. Re7 Be6 28. Nxe6 Nfxe6 29. Rxf7 Qd4! 21. ... Qa3 22. Ne4 Qxa4 (Consistent with my plan, but losing is (B01) At this point I started thinking what to 29. ... a4? 30. Qe3! a3 31. Bf1!! [Black FM Kazim Gulamali (2437) do ... I was quite sure that 22. ... Ne8 was escapes with a draw after 31. Qxe6 Qc1+ GM Varuzhan Akobian (2698) the best move here. d6 and f6 are key 32. Kh2 Qf4+ 33. Kg1 Qc1+ 34. Bf1 Qxg5.] 21st Annual World Open, Arlington, Virginia (1), squares and it’s good to overprotect them. 31. ... a2 32. Qxe6 a1=Q 33. Rxg7.) 30. Qc1 07.03.2013 After 23. Bxa5 Nd6 (After 23. ... Qxa4 24. (Black has a big edge after 30. Qxd4 Nxd4 Notes by Akobian Bc3 White has great play for the pawn.) 24. 31. Rd7! [Too slow is 31. Rxb7 a4.] 31. ... Nxd6 Qxd6 25. Bb4 Qc7 White has no Ne2+ [Equal is 31. ... Nxc2 32. Be4 Nb4 33. 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 Rxb7.] 32. Kf1 Nf4 33. Rxb7 a4 34. Rb2 a3 more attack and the a4-pawn is very weak, These are, of course, the opening moves 35. Ra2 Ra6.) 30. ... a4 31. Rxb7 a3 32. c3 that’s why Black is slightly better, but of the Pirc Defense. I have been playing the Qf4 winning for Black. Ray was already running very short on French Defense for the past 25 years. The time, that’s why I decided to accept a 26. ... Be6 27. Nf6+ Kh8 28. Qh4 a4 fact that my love for the French Defense challenge and take the second pawn on a4. has allowed others to prepare more easily At this point, we were both in time It was too risky, but I couldn’t see a clear for me, than if my repertoire as Black had trouble, but I had an easy plan, just to way for him to checkmate me and if White been more varied, was not lost on me. push the a-pawn and White could do doesn’t do something really fast, I will Having, at minimum, two openings and nothing about it. simply push the a-pawn and then White two defenses (each against e4 and d4) will be lost. 29. Re4 a3 30. Qh6 a2 31. Rh4 a1=Q+ 32. Kh2 makes preparation considerably more dif - 23. Re1 Nh5 33. Rxh5 gxh5 34. Nxh7 Nxh7 35. Be4 ficult for one’s opponents; thus my deci sion to play the Pirc against 1. e4. 3. f3 This move came as somewhat of a surprise as the main move is 3. Nc3. White’s choice is a very rarely played move in this position. 3. ... d5 I believe this is the best move in this position. Black is attacking the center and trying to take advantage of the weakness caused by 3. f3. 23. ... Qa2? 35. ... Qg1+! 36. Kxg1 Qc1+ 37. Kh2 4. exd5 Better was 23. ... Qa3!. The idea is 37. Kg2 Qxg5+. This is another surprising decision. Usually White plays 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4 e6 6. simple; Black needs to avoid the dark- 37. ... Qf4+, White resigned. squared bishop trade, because all dark Nf3 c5 which transposes into the French squares in Black’s camp are weak. 24. A very interesting and sharp game as Defense. I speculate that my opponent Re3 (No better is 24. Nf6+ Nxf6 25. gxf6 expected. I was very happy to win this wanted to avoid a transposition into the Ne6.) 24. ... Qb2 25. Bd6 a4 and compare game against such a strong opponent. In defense with which I am most familiar. to the game; Black gained some time. round eight and nine I drew number one 4. ... Nxd5 5. c4 Nb6 24. Bd6! Qb2 and number two seeded players and shared first place. Finally, the World Open This is the best square for the knight’s When I played 23. ... Qa2, I missed that appeared to be a lucky tournament for retreat because it attacks both central after 24. Bd6 Bxd6 25. Nxd6 Nf8 he has me this year! pawns. 26. Qc3! threatening Ra1 and my queen is 6. Nc3 e5! in trouble. Finally, an offering from the champion, 25. Bxf8? GM Varuzhan Akobian: This is a very strong move. The idea is to attack White’s center and again try to A mistake in time trouble. Much better The World Open is one of my favorite capitalize on White’s previous pawn push was 25. Nf6+! Kh8 (This line is the best for tournaments, mainly due to the success to f3.

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Tournaments / 2013 World Open 7. dxe5 If 7. d5 Bc5 (7. ... Nxc4?? 8. Qa4+ It’s GM Alex Shabalov, important to avoid this trap which loses a five-time winner the knight by the intermezzo check. [8. here who tied for Bxc4 Qh4+ 9. g3 Qxc4 and Black is up a first last year, pawn and in a better position with the finished a half bishop pair.]) point out of 7. ... Qxd1+ 8. Nxd1 Nc6 first after a It’s very important for Black to quickly loss to Negi finish development and play very aggres- in the sively as he has sacrificed a pawn. penultimate round. It is noteworthy to mention here that the player having the black pieces may still “press the action” despite White’s initial advantage. Whether I do so with the black pieces usually depends, primarily, upon the perceived strength of my oppo nent. In this situation, however, it is due to my having sacrificed material. If I permit White to also gain an initiative (or even neutralize my initiative), I am without compensation for the material sacrificed. Also, if my op - po nent is rated significantly lower then I am likely to play more aggressively. and capture on e3. Even when a position is equal against 12. a3 such an opponent, I attempt to extend the game and continue playing despite Preventing ... Nb4. having the black pieces. I accomplish this 12. ... Rhe8 by trying to create complications, positions that I suspect may be unfamiliar to my Completing development and preparing opponent or by pressuring White by f6 in order to open the position against striving for the initiative. I do not, however, White’s uncastled king. play anything but what I deem the best 13. Nf3 f6 14. exf6? move. If the best move is not aggressive, I try to continue play without weakening This only serves to hasten the opening my position. of the position to White’s disadvantage as 9. f4 Be6 his king’s safety is lacking. Still worse for I believe this is the best move because White is, but better than the game, 14. Be2 White is stifled and in virtual so Again combining development with an fxe5 15. fxe5 Nd7. I have time to regain material. attack which here is an immediate threat 14. ... Bg8! to win back the sacrificed pawn. 16. g3 Na5!, White resigned. (see diagram top of next column) 10. b3 0-0-0 My opponent resigned after calculating The reason this move is strong is the following variations. I was, of course, Playing energetically per Black’s plan. because it controls f7. If White captures on Black now threatens ... Bb4+. very happy to have won my first game as g7, the passer is blocked. If 15. Kf2 Rd1! black in just 16 moves. 16. ... Na5 17. Rb1 11. Ne3 Bc5! threatening to win material by ... Rxc1. (17. b4 Bxe3! 18. Bxe3 Naxc4) 17. ... Nxb3! Black’s idea is to play the knight to b4 15. Ke2 gxf6! 18. Rxb3 Bxc4+ 19. Kf2 Bxb3.

At A Glance 2013 World Open

1 Date: June 29-July 7, 2013 | Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia | 1,325 players. | Top Finishers: Open, 1st-10th, 6 ⁄2: Varuzhan Akobian, Yuniesky Quesada Perez, Lazaro Bruzon Batista, Viktor Laznicka, Sergey Erenburg, Tamaz Gelashvili, Parimarjan Negi, Alejandro Ramirez, Yury Shulman, Conrad 1 Holt. Under 2400, 1st, 7 ⁄2: Richard J. Tuhrim; 2nd-6th, 7: Nikhilesh Kunche, Ruifeng Li, Ryan D Goldenberg, Colin Chow, Grant Y. Xu. Under 2200, 1st, 8: Jimmy 1 1 Broja; 2nd, 7 ⁄2: Corbin Zachary Yu; 3rd-6th, 7: Luis Belliard, Praveen Sanjay, Makaio W. Krienke, Chaz Daly. Under 2000, 1st, 8 ⁄2: Bronson Gentry; 2nd, 8: Vladimir 1 1 Skavysh; 3rd, 7 ⁄2: Raynard Simmons; 4th-7th, 7: Peter S. Roberts, Harry A. Heublum, Leanid Patsuk, Ronald M Saylo. Under 1800, 1st-5th, 7 ⁄2: Paul Yancey Guthrie, Leo Poppante, Ralph Monda, David C. Zhou, Nnamdi S. Nwaye; 6th-12th, 7: Jevon O’Neal, Alexander Baez, Lassaad Sanane, Michael Quan, Taylor Santos Brunotts, 1 1 Manuel Jose Then, Lingjun Kong. Under 1600, 1st, 8 ⁄2: Jerry J. Catuy; 2nd, 8: Charles Hill; 3rd-4th, 7 ⁄2: Victor Guzman, John Burton; 5th-8th, 7: Naomi 1 1 Bashkansky, Jay Shapiro, Vishal Menon, Roman L White. Under 1400, 1st, 8 ⁄2: Wei Feng; 2nd-3rd, 7 ⁄2: Augie Nugent, Arthur Guirnalda; 4th-7th, 7: Sheena Zeng, 1 Richard Allen Sewell, Robert Garza, Robert E. Asibor. Under 1200, 1st, 8 ⁄2: Clark W. Rogers; 2nd, 8: Tim P. Bagwell; 3rd-6th, 7: Davis Zong, Ranxu Lin, Sreyas 1 1 Kanaparti, Charity Brickman. Under 900, 1st, 7 ⁄2: John A. Montfort; 2nd, 7 ⁄2: Nihar Gudiseva; 3rd, 7: John Myles Flynn; 4th, 7: Qiuhua Zheng; 5th, 7: Nakul Nagappan. | Chief Tournament Director: William Goichberg. See full results here: http://chesstournamentservices.com/cca/world-open/

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BENKO’S ULTIMATE TRUTH

Celebrating the 85th year of Chess Life’s endgame columnist, GM Pal Benko.

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY DIANA MIHAJLOVA

n the pre-war years, in Budapest, furtively removed to be used as firewood. Tigran Petrosian, Mikhail Tal, Vasily Hungary, a 10-year-old boy went to After the war, chess activity slowly Smyslov, Miguel Najdorf, Viktor Korchnoi, I the park to play soccer. He became dis - returned. His blitz wins against masters Boris Spassky, , Lajos Portisch, tracted when he saw people playing attracted the attention of Hungarian Chess Yuri Averbakh, , Svetozar chess on benches, and he stayed on, fas- Federation’s officials and he was invited to Gligoric and . cinated by the board game. His father later play at his first official tournament. Uncompromising in both chess and life, explained the moves to him. Barely having He faced 10 chess masters and seven candi- his need to explore and innovate and his figured out the rules, he nevertheless eagerly date masters. To the astonishment of all, this search for freedom and justice have entered a tournament in the park. Though he novice won the tournament and was awarded brought him happiness, but he also finished last he was awarded a consolation a master’s title. He had just turned 17. endured brutal events with stamina, prize: a Soviet basic openings book. resourcefulness, and an unbending spirit. He started playing with his older brother These were the humble beginnings of Though his World War II childhood and then with classmates, soon becoming. one of the 20th-century’s chess icons: experiences were harsh, the ’s the best at his school. One of his teachers Pal Benko. He added to his Russian occupation of post-war Hungary would gave a and he was openings book two more chess manuals, cause even more horrific episodes. Drafted, the only one to beat him. The teacher recog- Capablanca’s 350 games and the collection the army sent him to the Austrian border nized his natural talent and invited him to of games from the 1938 AVRO tournament. as a ditch digger. He deserted. After three play in his club and in team competitions. These three books were the only “trainers” days on the run evading the Hungarian He won the club championship with 11/12. he has ever had. Benko paved his path army, the Soviet army, and the police, he In a student magazine, he saw chess to the heights of world chess as an managed to reach his home in Budapest problems. His curiosity about this baffling independent innovator, relying entirely on only to be met with yet another harsh game grew deeper. He now spent many his own originality and daring imagination. reality: his brother and father had been hours at the park, using chess to earn his He reached legendary status having played sent to Russia as “prisoners of war.” pocket money. The park became his chess and won against some of the greatest chess Though ever since he was a 12-year old school. But then the war started and the minds including Bobby Fischer, Sammy child he had always worked, beside his benches in the park eventually disappeared, Reshevsky, Mikhail Botvinnik, Paul Keres, schooling, to help his family, now life

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became an unbearable struggle. He had to game Lab” column. The book Pal Benko’s “Also, I started playing chess relatively take care of his sick mother and a younger Endgame Laboratory contains a collection late. I did not have trainers nor did I have sister. His mother never again saw her of these columns published between the much chance to work during the war years husband and older son. She died before years 1981-1986. in Hungary, or later during my escape they returned home a year and a half For this article, he has provided us with and settling efforts in the USA. When you later. Soon after wards, his father defected a study of his own favorite endgame: start playing chess as a four-year-old kid to the United States. and have a rigorous training, chess When life again reached a somewhat This is my last endgame composed for a becomes a mother tongue. It was not the relative normality, Benko resumed his specific competition. I lost my enthusiasm case for me.” chess activities and soon was ranked for compositions due to the computer’s Wryly and humbly, Benko spins this among the best Hungarian chess players, influence, but this one is hard even for a : “Looking back at blunders and and in 1948 at the age of 20 he won the computer to solve. time pressure losses is the most creative Hungarian national championship. way to regret missed oppor tunities.” However, the communists had taken Yet this thwarted what is every player’s over every aspect of Hungarian life and A Benko favorite ambition: to fight for a world champi - politics. Openly outspoken against the Pal Benko, Magyar Sakkelet 2002, First Prize onship. “I was a professional chess player new order, the government restricted his for a very short time during my career,” movements and his tournament Benko explains. “Most of the time, after I participation was limited to the borders of gained my freedom in the USA, I had to the Iron Curtain. Unable to continue his work to earn my living. I had to learn the college education, he found work in a language, to adapt and prepare for factory as a bookkeeper. survival. I [didn’t have the necessary His mind became focused on following experience to compete] for the world his father to the USA. championship. So, actually, I never In 1952, while playing a tournament in entertained the idea of becoming a world East Germany, he made an ill-conceived champion. Also, I liked to wander away attempt to escape. He was caught, sent from chess—to read, to learn, to chase back to Budapest and imprisoned in a girls … To win an Open and make some concentration camp. For a year and a half, money was of a more immediate concern he faced the absurd brutality of his to me most of the time.” country’s communist regime. He played and won so many Opens in After his release, for a number of years WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN the USA that he earned the nickname he was forbidden to play in any “The King of Opens.” When he played, the international tournaments. Not until the This appears to be a simple game-like question often was who would take second 1956 Moscow Olympiad was he allowed position. However, misleading is 1. Rd1? place because first place so often belonged abroad as a member of the Hungarian Rf8 2. Ra1 Rf3+ 3. Kd4 0-0!, which frees to Benko. He made an unprecedented run team, which finished in 2nd-3rd place. Black. Therefore, White must find a good at the U.S. Open, winning eight times in In 1957, deemed to have “learned his hiding place for his king. (See page 71 for 1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, lesson,” he was allowed to play at the the solution.) 1974 and 1975. In 1964 he also won the in Ireland and shortly afterwards Canadian Open. at the World Student Championship in Indeed, his compositions puzzled even His lack of formal experience was Reykjavik, Iceland. In Reykjavik, he made Bobby Fischer who would lose bets be - balanced by his natural talent, and so his second and this time successful bid for cause he was unable to solve them in a he did at least hint at world championship freedom. In October of the same year, he specific period—sometimes for as much as ambitions. He qualified and competed at reached New York. Seven year later in 30 minutes, sometimes not able to solve two Candidates tournaments that 1964, amnesty was declared for all those them at all! included the top eight in the world, in that had defected and he could again visit He played 18 tournament games against Zagreb, 1959 (eighth place) and in Hungary, though now as a U.S. citizen. Fischer, winning three, while Fischer won Curaçao, 1962 (sixth place). These were During his years in the U.S., he won the eight and the rest were drawn. “But later his highest achievements. U.S. Open a record eight times, played ana lysis has shown that Fischer’s games He had a chance to advance to a third on six U.S. Olympic teams, and in 14 U.S. had flaws and that at least five of our after qualifying Championships. He qualified twice as a games could have had a different for the 1970 Interzonal in Palma de world championship candidate, in 1959 outcome,” says Benko. Mallorca. However, he made a grand, rare, and 1962. Not only against Fischer. Benko’s chess gesture which would lead to the greatest Beginning in 1974, he slowed down his career has been peppered with almost-won event in chess history: he gave up his competitive play, eventually abandoning it games where he would succumb to time earned spot to Bobby Fischer. entirely in the early 1990s. Instead, he pressure or a debilitating blunder. “I was He explains his decision in a most down- concentrated his eneriges on the other prone to blunders,” Benko reports. “I would to-earth manner: “I was into my ’40s and chess activities for which he has became lose my rook inexplicably quite too often, my chess ambitions were waning. On the best known: as a and and I lost many games in time pressure. As other hand, Bobby was 26 years old and endgame specialist. He has the distinction I was applying all my concen tration at the a great talent and promise. I knew that he of having earned two separate FIDE titles: board, time pressure became my greatest had the potential and realistic chances to grandmaster and international master enemy. I would play important games win the tournament.” chess composer. without any previous preparation, which I His prediction came true: Bobby won not Chess Life readers are of course did not like to spend time on. I had no only the Interzonal, but also the subse - particularly well acquainted with Benko’s repertoire. Often, I would sit by the board quent Candidates tournament and the writings. In the January 2013 issue, the pondering my first move there and then. I Championship match against Boris magazine celebrated 45 years of his “End - would be looking for some offbeat opening. Spassky in Reykjavik, 1972 to become

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The Benko clan (l-r): His son David, Benko, his grandson Adam, his wife Gizella, his daughter Palma.

the 11th world champion. er. At the Portoroz Interzonal in 1958 they share the second. They clarified matters Did Fischer ever recognize his friend’s both qualified for the Candidates but only after the tournament. generosity? Did he show any gratitude? tournament and both were granted a Nonetheless, their friendship endured. “No. Not at all,” is Benko’s rueful grandmaster title, with Fischer also Bobby looked up to Benko and was awed response. “On the contrary, he made a earning the accolade of being the youngest by his older friend’s flamboyant style. “I lot of fuss about it. A rumor has spread grandmaster ever. Five years his senior, want to be a playboy like Benko,” Fischer that I had obtained a payment to give up Benko assumed a father-figure role. would enviously say. When they went my spot. Absolutely untrue. Fischer was Not once, Benko had to bare the together to an international tournament taunting me: ‘You are willing to put it in eccentricities of his young friend. He is in Europe, Benko advised him to change his writing!?’ On his insistence, I made an haunted to this day by an incident that scruffy, knitted jumper and tried to entice official declaration in Chess Life, that no took place at the 1962 Candidates tourna - him to wear a suit. “He was getting invi - money was paid for my relinquishing the ment in Curaçao, and remembers it with tations at more and more prestigious post to him.” a genuine guilt. “In Curaçao, we were to tournaments, but could not see the need to Benko was sent to Palma de Mallorca share the same second, Bisguier, because be better presentable,” recalls the sartorial with two duties. First, to be there in case the Federation did not have enough funds. Benko. After that, Fischer would wear a Fischer does not show up, and second, to I was not happy with a clause that Fischer suit and a tie to almost all tourna ments. At act as a second along with Samuel would have the first choice, and I would one point, he told Benko, “I have now more Reshevsky and William Addison, for which only get help when Fischer would have suits than the American president.” he did receive a payment. no adjourned game, but I accepted it. During Bobby’s later reclusive years, The relationship between Bobby, the However, I started quite well, and in the he accompanied Benko to some tourna - young prodigy and his older friend, Benko, fifth round, in my adjourned game with ments in Europe, which Benko began a newcomer to America, was as volatile as Petrosian, I had winning chances and I felt attending when Hungary eased the afore - any relationship with Bobby was, but was it was a moment to ask help from the mentioned laws allowing defectors to still a long-lasting one. They met at a second. But, to my astonishment, he return. Benko elab orates that, “He accom - chess club soon after Benko’s arrival in refused to let me use the second, claiming panied me to team tournaments in New York, when Bobby was 14 years old. he was his second! In a heated argument, Germany but would not leave his hotel Their paths were intertwined. They played in his hotel room, I hit him.” room. He would not meet the players or and analyzed together; they travelled to Later on, it turned out that Fischer was venture to the playing hall. I did not talk several international tourna ments togeth - not aware that they were supposed to about his presence there to anyone.”

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Benko kept in touch with Fischer’s “Anybody can learn 20 moves,” he His name will always be connected to the Japanese wife and president of the explains. “That is how weaker players can , an opening he developed Japanese Chess Federation, Miyoko Watai, make draws or even win. And so, stronger in order to avoid studying openings and to and on her invitation, he went to Japan to players don’t play Opens, because they use as a surprise weapon against his give lectures. would lose points.” opponents. He called it initially the “Benoni Back in his home country, Benko estab - Perhaps this is old-fashioned thinking Counter Defense”: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 lished a genuinely warm and cordial —Benko avoids using computers if at all b5. He wrote a book in 1973 for RHM relationship with other young geniuses: the possible and does not even type himself— Chess Publishing; it was the publisher three Polgar sisters. In their fledgling early however, he is not alone in tackling the who christened it the “Benko Gambit.” To years, when they needed training but question about the inflated rating system promote the book, Benko gave a simul - finances were scarce, he offered his help taneous exhibition tour playing Black gratis. He trained them and was their whenever his opponents were willing to second at two Olympiads, in Novi Sad, play against the Benko against Benko. In 1990 and in Moscow, 1994. his autobiography he remembers, “I was In the foreword of his autobiography, undefeated with the black pieces, but I lost (Pal Benko: My Life, Games and Compo - two games with white!” sitions, 2003, Siles Press), Susan Polgar He has been faithful to his gambit having wrote, “Always a big supporter of the Polgar played (and won!) hundreds of times, in sisters, Benko has helped us in many comparison to Alekhine who seemingly ways throughout the years. I am deeply eschewed the Alekhine Defense, employing indebted to this great man for the many it only three times in his own games. kindnesses he has shown to my family.” At the 1962 Curaçao event, Benko scored Judit Polgar today says, “I like his two noteworthy wins against Fischer and studies very much. I talk about our work Mikhail Tal by playing an unexpected first with him in my book How I beat Fischer's move against both of them, 1. g3. This Record. His studies always impressed me became known as the “Benko Opening” —every nuance fit so well in a position! The or sometime the “Benko System.” ones he showed me over many years were Bobby Fischer acted upon Benko’s orig - extremely difficult to solve. His endgame inal idea of “randomized chess” and studies are very pure, precise and seem as created the system of play called if they happened in a practical game. He “Fischerandom,” today well known and was also a great player but when I met occasionally used in tournaments. He him, in the late ’80s, the peak of his career believes that randomized chess might be was long over. He has a very strong the answer to the unimagi native and non- personality, intelligent, with clear and creative computer chess of today. sharp views but also a great sense of Now in his 85th year, having celebrated humor. I am glad that I have spent many Pal Benko: My Life, Games and Compositions his birthday on July 15, Benko is living his hours learning from him.” by GM Pal Benko and IM . twilight years in Budapest, in the company Fabiano Caruana is one of his more 667 pages (Siles Press, 2005). of his Hungarian wife, Gizella, whom he recent famous pupils. Benko tells us, “I Algebraic (AN). $44.95 from uscfsales.com married in 1968. “She waited for me taught Caruana in his early days, back in (catalog number B0005SI) faithfully for 13 years!,” he happily ex- the USA. He would come to my home with claims. Both of their American children, his father for a few hours of training daily. and the subsequent disproportional number Palma and David, came to Budapest to He was the only pupil I had who would of grandmasters. He talks with nostalgia celebrate his birthday. It is a family of contradict my assessment of positions. about the times when a chess grandmaster mathematicians; Mrs. Benko is a retired He was just a 14-year-old kid!” Was he was a rare person indeed: “Fischer never university lecturer in mathematics, and right sometimes? “Sometimes. But on most came close to 2800. In our time, there were both Palma and David are lecturers in occasions he was just annoying.” 40 grandmasters in the world. You had to mathematics in the USA. They are all With the World Cup upon us as we reach the Candidates tournament to be chess players. Mrs. Benko, who met her talked, he used yet another example to awarded a grandmaster title. Simple. Today husband at a chess tournament, was at sneer at “the computer-prepared openings” there are 2000.” (Slightly exagerrated; there one point a Hungarian national women’s and memorized moves that “kill chess are fewer than 1,400. ~ed.) team member. creativity.” He picked up on the GM Anna To somebody who, out of a sheer Untamed by age, with a surprising Ushenina versus GM Peter Svidler game, curiosity and a sense of adventure, played vitality, he spends his time in Budapest, in which Ushenina beat her 246-points- 1. b4 or 1. g3—and won—against top still active as a chess writer and composer, stronger opponent: “They played 20 moves players of the time, including Fischer and always ready to crack a joke and refusing of opening theory. That is why she won. Tal, it is understandable that he may to bend to unpleasant life memories. The This is not chess. He should know better. harbor a genuine dislike for artificially 1993 Hall of Fame inductee’s legacy to He should not play what he usually plays learned and memorized computer moves. chess is undisputed, but Benko the per - at such an important competition. He Chess is a brain game and its main tool is son—his kind but profes sional manner, his should steer away from the known path mental creativity. passionate talks about life and his lifelong and try something else, maybe the Caro- Throughout his own chess career, Benko dedication to chess, his calm recounting Kann, or whatever … when he would most has always avoided learning opening of stories from his rich, albeit sad, past, his surely beat her eventually.” theory. He philosophizes that “truth does patient readiness to oblige to my endless He also noted that the Chinese are not exist in the beginning phase of a demands for yet one more photo shoot— having such good success probably be - game,” while he saw the “ultimate truth” this is what will remain in my memory cause they do not play many international in endgames which proved his lifelong about the cherished hours spent in the tournaments and therefore are underrated. fascination and where “he felt at home.” company of a living legend.

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Endgame Lab / Instruction

Fighting Kings As befits its regal stature, the king often decides an endgame. By GM PAL BENKO

THE KING’S APPEARANCE ON THE battle- 53. ... Rd5 54. Ke2 a4 55. Ra3 Kb5 56. Rd3 Rc5 There was an opportunity here to reach field is a key marker noting that the 57. Kd2 Kb4 58. Rd8 a3 59. Rb8+ Rb5 a theoretically winning position via 40. ... endgame has begun. After spending most d4! 41. Kf2 Re3!, cutting the white king off Also drawn is 59. ... Ka4 60. Ra8+ Kb3 of the game safely tucked in a corner, the from the . 61. Rb8+ Ka2 since the black king is con- king may suddenly become a strong, active fined in front of his pawn. This is a typical 41. Kf3 Rd7 42. Kf4? piece. In rook endings, the king routinely game-saving method. either supports or blocks the passed pawn. The d-pawn should have been - The success or failure of these actions aded with 42. Ke3, assuring the draw. usually decides the game. Let’s look first 42. ... d4 43. Ke4 Kf6! 44. Rh1 Kg7? at an example involving a rook pawn. Instead 44. ... Kg5! 45. Rg1+ Kh4 46. Rh1+ Kg4! 47. Rg1+ Kh3 48. Kf3 Rf7+ 49. The right defense Ke4 Kh2 wins. GM (FIDE 2809, ARM) 45. Rd1 Re7+ 46. Kf5 Rf7+ 47. Ke4 Re7+ 48. GM Michael Adams (FIDE 2727, ENG) Kf5 Rf7+ 49. Ke4 h5 50. Rxd4 Kg6 51. Rd1 h4 2013

60. Rxb5+ Kxb5 61. Kc1 a2 62. Kb2 a1=N, Draw agreed.

Mutual mistakes Lyubomir Danov (FIDE 2158, BUL) GM Marijan Petrov (FIDE 2518, BUL) 35th International Open Bulgarian Chess Championship “Georgi Tringov Memorial,” 2013 This position is drawn even if it is Black 47. ... Ke7 to play. 52. Rd5 The best attempt to win in a drawn position. Not bad, but the usual methods with 48. Rc6 either 52. Rd8 or 52. Ke3 Kg5 53. Ke2 h3 54. Rf1 are simpler. Better than 48. Ra6 because 48. ... Ra2 52. ... h3 53. Rd1? 49. b6? (49. Rc6 may still hold on) 49. ... Kd7 50. b7 Kc7 51. Rf6 f2 would give Now the only good continuation is 53. Black winning chances. Rd3 and after 53. ... Rh7 54. Rg3+! Kf6 55. 48. ... Rb2 49. Rc3 Rxb5 50. Rxf3 Re5 Rg1 there is still a draw. 53. ... Kg5 54. Rg1+ Kh4 55. Rg8 h2 56. Rh8+ This is the only way to cut the white king Kg3 57. Rg8+ Kf2 58. Rh8 Kg1 59. Rg8+ Kf1 off from the pawn, but what also matters 38. d5 exd5 60. Rh8 Rf2 61. Ke3 Kg1 62. Rh7 Rg2, White is that the black king is far from his passed resigned. pawn. Black is winning but it is always easy to There were a lot of mistakes in this 51. Ra3 Kd6 52. Kf2 Kc6 53. Re3! go astray. Allowing the dxe6 trade leads to game. Normally at the top levels even one a book draw. A typical maneuver to open a royal road misstep can prove fatal, as we see in the for the king. 39. Rxf5+ Ke6 40. Rh5 Rb7? next game.

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Problem I: Problem II: Benko’s Bafflers A. Dougles & S. Bevan, OREGON Pal Benko Magyar Sakkelet 1982 First Prize Most of the time these studies resemble positions that could actually occur over the board. You must simply reach a theoretically won or drawn position for White. Solutions can be found on page 71. Please e-mail submissions for Benko’s Bafflers to: [email protected]

WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN

One misstep! 36. ... f6 GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2864, NOR) GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2774, ITA) A necessary move, but it yields the white 8th International Chess Tournament “Tal king an extra tempo. Memorial,” Moscow, 2013 37. Rc6?! Misses an interesting tactical possibil- ity with 37. Rc8!? Rxc8 38. d7 Rc2+ (38. ... Rd8 39. e6 a5) 39. Ke3—but the victory is still not achieved quickly. 37. ... fxe5 38. Ke3 Kg8 39. Ke4 Kf7 40. Kd5

Also good is 40. Kxe5, but this method Unluckily for White, with his king cut off allows the black rook more play after 40. on the horizontal, he is one tempo short of ... Re8+ 41. Kd5 Re2. a draw. 40. ... a5 52. ... Ra4 53. Rb8 Kg4 54. Rg8+ Kf3! If 40. ... e4 then 41. Rxa6 e3 42. Ra3 Still drawn is 54. ... Kh3? after 55. Kf5! comes. White has been working hard to sal- h4 56. Rb8. 41. Rc5 b4 42. Rxa5 Kf6 43. Ra7 Rb8 44. Kc6 vage a draw after losing a pawn earlier in 55. Rf8+ Kg3 56. Rg8+ Kh2! 57. Kf5 h4 58. the game. Rb8 h3! 59. Kg5 41. Kf5 Kg7 42. Rb8 Rc5+ 43. Kf4 Rb5 44. Ke4 If 59. Rb2+ Kg3 60. Rb3+ Kh4 61. Rb2 Rb1 45. Kf5 Rb2 46. Kf4 Rb4+ 47. Ke5 Ra1 62. Kf4 Rf1+ wins. Why not 47. Kf5? 59. ... Re4 60. Kf5 Re2 61. Rg8 Rg2 62. Rd8 47. ... Kg6 48. Rg8+ Kh7 49. Rf8? Rf2+, White resigned.

Black’s persistent attempts finally pay off. The position could be drawn even if King rush White gave away both the h4- and g5- GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2809, ARM) pawns for the b6 one. Therefore 49. Rb8 GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2801, RUS) should have been played. Alekhine Memorial 2013 44. ... b3

More resistance is offered by 44. ... Rc8+ but 45. Kd7 Rc2 46. Kd8 e4 47. d7 Kf7 48. Rb7 e3 49. Rxb4 Rxa2 50. Rf4+ Ke6 51. Ke8 wins. 45. axb3 Rxb3 46. Ra8 Rc3+ 47. Kd7 e4 48. Rf8+ Kg5

If 48. ... Ke5, then the continuation 49. Ke7 e3 50. d7 Rc7 51. Ke8 wins. 49. Ke7 e3 50. d7 e2 51. d8=Q e1=Q+ 52. Kd6+, Black resigned. White has a significant advantage with 49. ... Rxh4 50. Rxf7+ Kg6 51. Rf6+ Kxg5 52. both an advanced passed pawn and his An extraordinary . Black Rxb6 nearby king. resigned since mate is inevitable.

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Caution! Too Much Caution Ahead. When to stop searching for that elusive best move.

By GM LEV ALBURT

A COMMON SITUATION: YOU’RE UP A I have only played about eight tourna- firmed this after the game by consulting pawn and you see a simple move which ments. (Up until now, the fatigue and my Chess Openings for White, Explained. maintains your advantage. There are also fogginess from the rheumatoid arthritis Fortunately, Black’s eleventh move got a couple of other moves which may (or made tournaments extremely taxing.) I me off the hook for this mistake. may not) bring you more, but those require have recently found some alternative treat- 9. ... Bb6 10. e5 Na5 11. Qa4+ Kf8? some checking/calculation. ment that is improving my health, so I’m What to do? There is no easy answer, thinking to start playing more tourna- I was surprised by this move, since 11. perhaps no general answer at all, as all ments. As a short-term goal, I would like ... Bd7 seemed to take the steam out of depends on the actual position (and time). to improve my chess skills to a master White’s initiative. I was mentally scram- But you can prepare yourself! level, if that is possible at my age. I look bling before I saw 11. ... Kf8, and was The game below, submitted to me by my forward to your advice and help to make thinking of 11. ... Bd7 12. Bb5 c6 13. Bd3 new student prior to our first lesson via the most of any potential I may have to c5 14. Qf4. phone, is full of relevant examples! Here is reach this goal. 12. exd6 cxd6 13. Re1 Be6 his letter to me (my further comments are italicized). My name is Matt Featherston (USCF Scotch Gambit (C44) rating 1676), and I’m 52 years old. I love Matt Featherston (1584) chess, although I’ve only been playing for Gary Blanton (1913) about eight years. When I was about six Land of the Sky XXV (4), Asheville, North Carolina, years old, a neighbor taught me how the 2 hours/40 moves + 30 minutes, 5 second delay pieces moved, then proceeded to thrash me 01.29.2012 (I still remember this first game) with the 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Bb4+ “Neanderthal” 1. e4 e5 2. Qh5 Nc6 3. Bc4. I absorbed enough from this first game that I had mixed feelings about Black’s fourth in the next three games (played at the move. I knew that this wasn’t Black’s best same sitting), I won all three and my neigh- line, but I see it so rarely that I really bor no longer was interested in playing me. haven’t studied it that much. But I was hooked, and tried to find others 5. c3 dxc3 6. bxc3 14. Bxe6 to play. I spent a few months just playing moves on the board by myself, but with White is better also after 6. 0-0. I had about 40 minutes more on the nobody willing to play me, I eventually 6. ... Ba5 7. 0-0 d6 8. Qb3 Qe7 clock before I made move 14. I took about gave it up. 20 minutes on this move. It’s a bit embar- Fast forward to late-2002, I developed rassing it took me so long to find the rheumatoid arthritis. I was an athlete up obvious continuation, but I was so focused until then, playing competitive beach vol- on avoiding trades and keeping the initia- leyball and basketball. After several years tive (things that I always read are essential unable to play sports due to the arthritis, when playing ) that I only consid- and remembering how much I had loved ered 14. Bxe6 after 15 minutes of looking chess as a child, I decided to put chess at other options. back into my life. This was mid-2005, and It’s good to know the rules; it’s also I played casually for about two years before important to remain flexible, open-minded, deciding to study the game. My opening and, yes, opportunistic. repertoire is mostly from Chess Openings 14. ... fxe6 15. Qf4+ Qf7 16. Qxd6+ Ne7 17. for White, Explained (and the companion Qxe6 Nac6 18. Nbd2 volume for Black). I have several of the (see diagram top of next column) Jeremy Silman middlegame books and 9. Ba3 his endgame book, as well as most of 18. ... h6 Roman Dzindzichashvili’s videos. I also I realized after this move that I already have about two bookshelves of other books made an inaccuracy here, since it allows I thought this was a good move, since in like Kasparov vs. Karpov, and I enjoy solv- 10. ... Na5. As I waited for Black’s ninth response to 18. ... Qxe6 19. Rxe6 Kf7, I ing tactics puzzles. move, I realized that 9. e5 was better. I con- liked the option of playing 20. Ng5+,

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had about 15 minutes left on my clock, and was feeling some time pressure. So again, rather than search deeply, I took what I thought to be the less risky path. (Definitely a flaw in my chess psychology that I’m working hard on.) The mate in three I missed here: 44. Kh3 Rg5 45. Rf5 Rxf5 46. g4. Again, the excessive risk aversion. And here, as on moves 21 and 30, there was no risk in looking for, and then choosing, the right path. By the way, the line Matt gives is beautiful, but you don’t need to see a although I still would have the option of 20. 28. ... Rc8 29. Rb3 Rdc5 striking 45. Rf5 to play 44. Kh3; after the Rae1, which might even be better than forced 44. ... Rg5, 45. g4+, winning the Ng5+. Still, with Black’s king stuck in the rook (with a mate next move) is good center, and White’s active pieces and up enough. Here, there was no real difference a pawn, I felt comfortable with my position. —but imagine that Black retained a couple But starting at this point, I started losing of pawns on the queenside! my way, giving a number of opportunities 44. ... Rg5+ 45. Rxg5+ hxg5 46. Rf8 Nc6 47. to my opponent to recover. Rh8+ Kg6 48. h4 gxh4+ 49. Rxh4 Ne7 50. Ra4 19. Nc4!? Rd8 20. Nxb6 axb6 Nf5+ 51. Kf4 Ne7 52. g4 Nd5+ 53. Ke5 Ne7 54. f4 Nc6+ 55. Ke4 Ne7 56. Ra6+ Kf7 57. Ra7 Kf8 58. Rxe7 Kxe7 59. Ke5, Black resigned.

Matt’s 44th move concession made him play an additional fifteen moves, which he did well, avoiding the only real threat, the 30. Kf1? forks. Overall, a very good game played against a much higher-rated, and resource- I calculated 30. ... Rxc3 31. Nxb5 Nxb5 ful up to the end, opponent. And Matt 32. Rxb5 and thought I’d have a better himself pinpoints his problem, manifest in position. But I should have calculated one this game, namely an excessive caution— more move to see that after 32. ... R8c7, an important first step in addressing the it’s starting to look like Black can hold. White should be concerned about possi- problem and improving his play. 21. Rab1 ble back-rank mate—but not overwhelmed. Thus: 30. Re3!, preserving the pawn. I thought a while about playing 21. 30. ... R8c7? Nd4!, but chose what I thought to be a Send in your games! safer path that still is winning. I calculated My opponent had been under pressure 21. ... Nxd4, 21. ... Rxd4, and 21. ... Qxe6, for a while, and although he still had If you are unrated or rated 1799 or but I think psychologically I started to about 18 minutes to the 40-move time be low, then GM Lev Alburt invites fear missing something, so I didn’t trust my control, likely the pressure resulted in you to send your most instructive calculation. With the text move, I thought this blunder. game with notes to: I’d keep it simple by pressuring the weak- 31. Ne6 Rxc3 32. Nxc7 Rxc7 33. Rf3+ Kg6 34. Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life nesses on the b-file. But after a few moves, Rb1 b4? it was clear I was losing my way, and that PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN 21. Nd4 was much better. It’s over anyway. 38557-3967 This is an example of playing too safe! By 35. Rxb4 Rc1+ 36. Ke2 Rc2+ 37. Kd3 Rxa2 38. Or e-mail your material to the way, all these lines Matt mentions lose Rxb7 Ra3+ 39. Ke4 Ra4+ 40. Ke3 Ra3+ 41. [email protected] a lot of material. In fact, 21. Nxd4 is both Kf4 Ra4+ 42. Kg3 Kh5 43. Rxg7 Ra5 simple, safe—and winning. GM Alburt will select the “most in - 21. ... Qxe6 22. Rxe6 Kf7 23. Ree1 Nc8 24. struc tive” game and Chess Life will Rbd1 award an autographed copy of Lev’s newest book, Platonov’s Chess Acad- White is still winning (an extra pawn, emy (by Lev Alburt and Sam Palatnik) for one thing)—but this is no longer easy. to the person submitting the most in - 24. ... N8a7 25. Rb1 b5 26. Bc5 Rd5 27. Bxa7 structive game and annotations. Nxa7 Make sure your game (or part of it) (see diagram top of next column) and your notes will be of interest to other readers. Do not send games 28. Nd4? with only a few notes, as they are of little instructive value and can’t be After I played this move, I was horrified used. Writing skills are a plus, but to see that I missed the obvious 28. c4! 44. Rf4? instructiveness is a must! Here, too, Matt settled for an easy-to- find, I-am-still-better move. I felt like there was a mate here, but I

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G/60 on October 27. Entries for sections under 1000 do not count for cash $184, 3-day $183 if check mailed by 9/30, $200 at site. Class D or E EF: prize calculations. Discounted dual entries for 1000+ sections count as all $80 less than Expert through Class C EF. All: No phone entry after 10/8. 84% for cash prize calculation. Winning record required for trophies in Online late entry (same price as at site) available until 2 hours before Nationals the under 1000 sections. Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit by rd 1. EF $80 less to seniors 65 or over in Master through Class C. Spe- start of Rd. 2. Reenter with 1/2pt bye in Rd. 1 for $29. October 2013 Supp, cial 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at CCA min, TD discretion used to place players accurately. Schedule for chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, A Heritage Event! all sections: Onsite Registration: 8-8:30am. Round Times: 9am, 11:40pm, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No OCT. 12-14, VIRGINIA 2:20pm, 5pm. BLITZ SIDE EVENT: Reg. Sat. 5:30-5:45pm, 10 games x checks at site, credit cards OK. No mailed credit card entries. Re-entry: 54th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship G/5 d0 Sat. 6-8pm. Sections based on entries. Prizes: 80% of EF collected. $100, no re-entry from Master Section to Master Section. Master sched- 6SS, at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum, 300 Washington Blvd., Fort Entry Fee: 14 pre-registered, 16 onsite. Register online at BayAreaChess. ule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 pm, Thu 11:45 & 6, Fri 6, Sat 11:45 Eustis, VA. Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-4 G/120 d5, Rds. 5-6 30/90, SD/60 com/my/usg60g30 or mail payments to Bay Area Chess, 1639 A South & 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10. 4-day Expert through E schedule: Reg. d5. Military ID required for access to Ft. Eustis. Rds.: Sat 0900-1230- Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. $20 charge for refunds. Info/Form/Entries: ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11:45 & 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. 1600, Sun 0900-1400, Mon 0900. Byes: Two 1/2 point available if req. www.BayAreaChess.com/usg60g30. E: [email protected]. T: 3-day Expert through E schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 by 1130 Sat. Open to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Academy 408.409.6596. NS. NC. W. & 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. Both schedules in Expert through Cadets/Midshipmen, and ROTC. USCF Membership required. Awards: Class E merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Trophies/Plaques to Top 3 overall, Top Active Duty from each DoD serv- in last 4 rds.), must commit before rd. 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if ice, Top Reservist, Top Retiree, Top 3 Cadets/Midshipmen/ROTC, Top 2 DEC. 27-30, TEXAS possible- none supplied. HR: $95-95-105-115, 703-418-1234, reserve by 2013 Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championship in each class A-D, Top Unrated, Biggest Upset, and lots of special prizes. 9/25 or rate may increase. Special chess rate valet parking $6/day, Texas Tech University. 6SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. Overton Hotel, Lub- Awards Ceremony at end of tournament. Times for the Annual Armed with or without guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD bock, TX. FIDE rated (unless FIDE rules change). Intercollegiate Forces Chess committee meeting, Bughouse Championship, and Blitz #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE used Championship TBD. Hotels & Info.: www.vachess.org. EF: FREE! Reg.: Tournament Format: 4-Player Teams, up to 2 alternates. Open to univer- sity, college, community college, and technical college teams from North for Master Section, USCF October official for others, unofficial usually On-site 0730-0830 10/12, or email to Mike Hoffpauir, mhoffpauir@aol. used if otherwise unrated. For foreign players in Expert or below see com. Include Rank, Name, USCF ID, Branch of service, and Duty Status and South America and the Caribbean. Teams must supply letter from their universities stating that the players meet eligibility requirements—for chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm, Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pel- as of Oct 14 (Active, Reserves, Retired, Cadet) when registering. Bring ham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269, www.chess your clocks! NC. NS. W. more details go online to: www.depts.ttu.edu/ttuchess. EF: $200/team by 12/5. $240 thereafter and at site. Prizes: trophies or plaques to top tour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at ches- OCT. 26, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 6 teams, 1st-place in Divisions II (2000-2199), Division III (1800-1999), saction.com (online entries posted instantly). TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) Division IV (1600-1799), and Division V (U1600) Team, Top international Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2013 U.S. Game/30 Championship team, Top Women’s team, Top alternate, Top boards 1-4, Top community OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 5SS, G/30 d5 - $8,000 b/167 fully paid entries - 70% guaranteed. Hotel college, Top four-year small college (under-5,000 enrollment), 1st each TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) rate $89 until available (book early): Santa Clara Hilton, 4949 Great top Texas-neighboring states, top Big-12 university, biggest team-upset, 10th annual Los Angeles Open America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, 408-330-0001. Free Parking. biggest individual upset. Reg.: Deadline 4 pm. Rds.: Rd. 1: 12/27 6 pm, 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5). Sheraton In 9 sections: Open Section (1900+): $1,500, 700, 300, 100, Top u2300 Rd. 2: 12/28 10 am, Rd. 3: 5 pm, Rd. 4: 12/29 10 am, Rd. 5: 5 pm, and Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (26 miles $200, 100, Top u2100 $200, 100. 1600-1899 Section: $1,000, 400, 100, Rd. 6: 12/30 9 am. Opening reception: 12/27 4 pm. Closing ceremony: west of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura). Free park- 100. 1300-1599 Section: $1,000, 400, 100, 100. Under 1300 Section: 12/30 3 pm. ENT: Texas Tech Chess, C/O Texas Tech Chess Program, Box ing.$$15,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & U1300 Section count $1,000, 400, 100, 100. 800-999 Section:Trophies to Top 15 players and 45080, Lubbock, TX 79409-5080. INFO: [email protected], Phone 50%), $10,000 (2/3 each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. Top 5 teams. 600-799 Section: Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5 806-742-7742. HR: $89-89-89-89 + tax (up to 4 in a room). FREE: air- Open: $1800-900-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under teams. 400-599 Section: Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5 teams. port-hotel-airport shuttle, parking, wifi, refrig in every room. Reserve by 2300/Unr $600-300. FIDE (USCF rules used). Under 2200: $1200-600- 200-399 Section:Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5 teams. Under 200 12/11 for chess rate. (806) 776-7000 Overton Hotel & Conference Cen- 300-200, top Under 2000/Unr $500-250.Under 1900: $1200-600-300-200, Section:Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5 teams. Unrated may play ter, 2322 Mac Davis Ln., Lubbock, TX 79401. www.overtonhotel.com. top Under 1700 (no Unr) $500-250. Under 1600: $1000-500-300-200, top in any section but maximum cash prize is $100 except there is no limit Boards and pieces provided. Bring clocks, digital only. NS. NC. W. Under 1400 (no Unr) $400-200. Under 1300: $500-300-200-100, plaques in the Open Section. Entry Fee: mailed/online by 10/18: 69 for sections to 1st, top U1100, U900, U700, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best for rating 1000 & higher, 49 for sections for ratings under 1000. Add 20 male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $400- onsite (10 online 10/19-21). Play-up: 20 for 1000+ sections, 10 for 200-100. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in under 1000 sections. GMs/IMs free by 10/16. DISCOUNT: 19 off if reg- different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both play- istering for U.S. G/30 on October 26 & U.S. G/60 on October 27. Entries ers begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible.Unrated for sections under 1000 do not count for cash prize calculations. Dis- Grand Prix may not win over $200 in U1300, $400 U1600 or $600 U1900. Top 4 sec- counted dual entries for 1000+ sections count as 84% for cash prize tions EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 10/9, $110 phoned to calculation. Winning record required for trophies in the under 1000 sec- 406-896-2038 by 10/9, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 10/2, all $120 tions. Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit by start of Rd. 2. Reenter Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! (no checks, credit cards OK) at site or online until 2 hours before first with 1/2pt bye in Rd. 1 for $29. October 2013 Supp, CCA min, TD discre- OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, VIRGINIA game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. U1300 Sec- tion used to place players accurately. Schedule for all sections: Onsite TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) tion EF: All $50 less than above. SCCF membership ($18, under 18 $10) Registration: 8-8;30am. Round Times: 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 4th annual Continental Class Championships req. for rated Southern CA residents. Special 1 year USCF dues with 3:15pm. BLITZ SIDE EVENT: Reg. Sat. 5:30-5:45pm, 10 games x G/5 d0 Master Section, 9SS, Oct. 9-14, 40/2, SD/30 d10. Other Sections, magazine if paid with entry.Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Sat 6-8pm, sections based on entries. Prizes: 80% of EF collected. Entry 7SS, Oct. 11-14 or 12-14, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/85 Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Fee: 14 pre-registered, 16 onsite. Register online at BayAreaChess.com/ d10). Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. my/usg60g30 or mail payments to Bay Area Chess, 1639 A South Main Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 11 St., Milpitas, CA 95035. $20 charge for refunds. Info/Form/Entries: and Crystal City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). Prizes & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 11 www.BayAreaChess.com/usg60g30. E: [email protected]. T: $40,000 guaranteed. In 7 sections: Master: Open to US players rated & 4:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 408.409.6596. NS. NC. W. at least 2000 USCF or FIDE and all foreign FIDE rated players. $4000- 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $95-95, 818-707-1220, reserve by 9/27 or rate 2000-1200-1000-800-600-500-400-400-400, clear or tiebreak first bonus Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve $100, FIDE Under 2400/Unr $1600-800. Minimum prize $700 to first 5 car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental OCT. 27, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN foreign GMs to enter who play all 9 rounds (no byes), $300 to first 5 for- Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803 (DirectorAtChess.us, chesstour.com, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) eign IMs to enter who play all 9 rounds (no byes). GM & IM norms 347-201-2269.) $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted 2013 U.S. Game/60 Championship possible, FIDE rated. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-700-500-400- at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). 4SS, G/60 d6 (not d5) - $12,000 b/247 fully paid entries - 70% guaran- 300-300. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. teed. Hotel rate $89 until available (book early): Santa Clara Hilton, Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class C Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4949 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, 408-330-0001. Free (1400-1599/Unr): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class D (1200- OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13 (DATES CHANGED), ILLINOIS Parking. In 11 sections: Open Section (2000+): $1,500, 700, 300, 100; 1399/Unr): $1000-600-400-300-200-200. Class E (under 1200/Unr): TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) Top u2300 $200, 100; Top u2100 $100. 1800-1999 Section: $1,000, 500, $1000-600-400-300-200-200. Class A through E players may play up 22nd annual Midwest Class Championships 200, 100. 1600-1799 Section: $1,000 500 200 100. 1400-1599 Sec- one class. Prize limits: Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5). Westin Chicago tion: $1,000 500 200 100. 1200-1399 Section: $1,000, 500, 200, 100. over $200 in E, $400 D, $600 C, $900 B or $1200 A. Master Section EF: North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from 1000-1199 Section: $1,000, 500, 200, 100. 800-999 Section:Trophies Free to GMs; $200 deducted from prize (no deduction from foreign GM Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook to Top 15 players and Top 5 teams. 600-799 Section:Trophies to Top 15 minimum prize). IMs, WGMs: $30 at chessaction.com by 10/8, $50 until Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based on 250 paid players and Top 5 teams. 400-599 Section: Trophies to Top 15 players 6 pm 10/9 or at site; $200 deducted from prize (no deduction from for- entries (re-entries & Class E Section count as half entries), else in pro- and Top 5 teams. 200-399 Section: Trophies to Top 15 players and Top eign IM minimum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $130 online at portion except $16,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 7 5 teams. Under 200 Section: Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5 chessaction.com by 10/8, $150 online or at site until 6 pm 10/9; $100 sections; no unrated allowed in Master or Expert. Master (2200/up): teams. Unrated may play in any section but maximum cash prize is $100 deducted from prize. FIDE 2300/up: $280 online at chessaction.com by $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800- except there is no limit in the Open Section. Entry Fee: mailed/online by 10/8, $300 online or at site until 6 pm 10/9. FIDE 2200-2299: $380 online 400. FIDE (USCF rules used). Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-300. 10/18: 69 for sections for rating 1000 & higher, 49 for sections for rat- at chessaction.com by 10/8, $400 online or at site until 6 pm 10/9. Class A(1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): ings under 1000. Add 20 onsite (10 online 10/19-21). Play-up: 20 for Others: $480 online at chessaction.com by 10/8, $500 online or at site $1400-700-400-300. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-300. 1000+ sections, 10 for under 1000 sections. GMs/IMs free by 10/16. until 6 pm 10/9. Expert through Class C Sections EF: $180 online at Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under DISCOUNT: 19 off if registering for U.S. G/30 on October 26 & U.S. chessaction.com by 10/8, $185 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/8, 4-day 1200/Unr): $500-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, top U1000, U800, U600,

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Unrated. NEW Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2- OCT. 15, NEW YORK A State Championship Event! player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, SOUTH CAROLINA average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; Marshall Masters! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; 4-SS, G/25 d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., 74th S.C. Championships teammate pairings avoided but possible. Rated players may play up one NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scor- 5SS, G/120 d5 (2day schedule Rd.1 G/90 d5). Hilton Garden Inn, 434 section. Unrated prize limits: $200 E, $350 D, $500 C, $700 B, $900 A. ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 event since the prior month’s Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 407-6640. $2,700 b/60 Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 10/9, $110 Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100. Prizes to ($1,350 GTD). In 3 Sections (trophy to 1st & 2nd S.C. player in each sec- phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/9 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $113, U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15- tion): Open/Championship: $600-300-150 u2200-$150 u2000-$150. 2-day $112 mailed by 10/4, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before 9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd. 1 or 4 only), request at entry. www. Amateur(u1800): $300-150 u1600-$150. Reserve(u1400): $300-150 first game. Class E EF: all $50 less than above. All: No checks at site, marshallchessclub.org. u1200-$150 u1000-$150. EF: $60 if rec’d by 10/16; $70 at site; $35 re- credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join/renew entry; Special “trophy only” entry: $20; not eligible for prize money at il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise An American Classic! (out-of-state not eligible for trophy or prize money but can enter at this unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. A Heritage Event! rate). SCCA memb. req’d, OSA. Byes: avail. all rds, Rds. 4 or 5 must com- Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! mit before 2nd rd. (irrevocable; only one bye avail. on Sunday). 3 day Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. OCT. 18-20, NEVADA schedule: Reg. ends 7pm, Fri. Rds. 8,2-8,9-2:30; 2 day schedule: Reg. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. GMs $90 from prize. 3- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) ends 7pm, Fri. 9am Sat. Rd. 1 at 10am, then merge with 3 day. HR: $89 day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 31st Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open (reserve by 9/18; mention chess tnt.) 803-407-6640. Other info: More 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 6SS, 40/2, G/60 d5. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., $$ per extra regular entries. “Trophy only” entries do not count toward Bye: all, Master must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: Reno, NV 89501. 1-866-386-7829. $$26,000 b/275, Gtd. $$16,750- “based on” entries. Free entry to masters ($60 deducted from any win- $105-105-105-105, 800-937- 8461,847-777-6500, reserve by 9/27 or $2000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-300-200-200 in Open Section plus nings.) Unrateds must play in Open/Championship section unless TD ASAP or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD 1/2 of all other prizes. 6 Sections: OPEN: EF:GMs & IMs free (enter by can verify their playing strength in order to assign into lower sections. #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pel- 10/1 or pay late fee), Masters $147, (2199/below)-$175. $$ Prizes 1-10 (Unrateds only eligible for place prizes in sections they play.) Annual SCCA ham, NY 10803 (chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess. US, 347-201-2269). listed above, (2399-below) $1000, (2299-below) $1000. If a tie for 1st over- meeting held 1-2pm on Sunday. SC Championship title to top SC player. $15 service charge for refunds. http://chesstour.com. Advance entries all then 2 (G/10 d5) playoff for $100 from prize fund. (Note: GM/IM w/free Info/Reg/Pmt: S.C. Chess Assn., c/o David Y. Causey, Treasurer, 741 Dra- posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). http://chess- entry not eligible for class prizes 2399 and below; may elect to pay goon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, [email protected]. (Please indicate tour.com. entry fee and become eligible). EXPERT: (2000-2199) EF: $146. $$1,600- whether playing in 2 or 3 day schedule and indicate any byes when pre- 800-500-300-200. “A” Sec.(1800-1999) EF: $145, $$1,500-800-500-300- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! registering. Be sure to include payment to receive early entry fee 200. “B” Sec.(1600-1799) EF: $144, $$1,400-700-500-300-200. “C” otherwise $70 at site.) OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, OHIO Sec.(1400-1599) EF: $143, $$1,200-600-500-300-200. “D”/under Sec. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) OCT. 19, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (1399/below) EF: $142, $$800-500-400-300-200, (under 1200) - $300. (Unrated Players) EF: Free + must join USCF or increase membership TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 At Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH. 5-SS, 30/90 d5, SD/60 San Luis Obispo County Championship d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5).Wonderful Playing Site – “The for 1 additional year thru this tournament ($46 adults,$26 young adult) Prizes: Top unrated wins 1 yr. USCF membership plus trophy. Note: 4SS, G/60 d5. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro finest chess club in the USA,” GM Alex Goldin. All games played in the beau- Bay, CA. In 2 sections, prizes Gtd., Open: $200-125-75, top u1800 $80. tiful lower level site at the Dayton Chess Club. Only one half block from Unrated will be put in “D” Sect. unless requests to play up. Seniors (65+) additional prizes $$200; (Seniors not eligible: provisionally rated, Trophy to SLO County Champion resident. Reserve (u1600): $125-$75, the beautiful Crown Plaza Hotel. Free Parking weekends and weekdays top u1200 $60, Unr. $40. Min 2 each class or combined. EF: $45 Open, after 6 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse, Subway, McDonalds, Brunch Club, unrated, masters); Club Championship $$800-400 decided by total score of 10 (and only 10) players from one club or area (not eligible – GMs, IMs, $35 Reserve, by Oct. 12; plus $10 later or at site 9:00-9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10- and Arby’s all within a 2 to 7 minute walk. $10,300 in PRIZES, GUAR- 12:30-3:00-5:30. Ent/Info: Online at www.slochess.com; Michael McCreary ANTEED, 3 Sections:Open: $2000-1400-1000-600 & U2000 600-400; or unrated). Trophies to Top 3 (A-D Sections). ALL: EF $11 more if post- marked after 10/1 and $22 more if postmarked after 10/11 or at site. Do 805-441-7210, [email protected]. A 5-round scholastic tourna- U1800: $800-400-300-200 & U1600 300-200; U1400: $700-400-300- ment will also occur, 5SS, G/30 d0. 200 & U1200 300-200. Entry Fees: $108 if mailed or registered online not mail after 10/11 or phone or email after 10/16. $20 off EF to Srs by October 3, 2013, thereafter $128. Free to SM & above $100 deducted (65+). Players may play up. Unrated players not eligible for cash prizes Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! from winnings), DCC mbrs $5 disc. Ohio Grand Prix event, OCA mem- except Open 1-10. Provisionally rated players may win up to 50% of 1st OCT. 19, FLORIDA bers deduct $3 from EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri. 5- 6:30pm, Rds: Fri place money except open Section 1-10. CCA ratings may be used. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 7pm; Sat. 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am, 3pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat. Note pairings not changed for color alternation unless 3 in a row or a plus 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Classic 8:30- 9:30am. Rd.1 at 10am, then merges with 3-day. Re-entry: $35. 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned. 4SS, TC: G/70 d5. Ransom Middle School 1000 W. Kingsfield Rd., Any player who loses Fri night may re-enter for $35 and loss will not count Reg.: (10/17) 5-8 pm, (10/18) 9:00-10 am. Rds. 12-7, 10-6, 9:30-4:30. Byes Cantonment, FL 32533. Open (PF: $$GTD): $250-150-A:125-B:100-C:100- in tournament standings. One 1/2pt bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request prior available any round, if requested before 1st round (Open Section – 2 byes U1400:100. Rds.: 9-11:45-3-5:30. EF: $40; if mailed by OCT 11th; $55 at to R1). Unrated players may play in any section with prizes limited to 1/3 max.). SIDE EVENTS: Wed.(10/16) 7pm Clock Simul [40/2, G/1] site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30; d5. EF: $20. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: except in OPEN with balance to next player(s). $25 upset prize each (Including an analysis of YOUR game.GM Sergey Kudrin $30 (A great 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Late REG.: OCT 19th: 8-8:40am. Checks payable section. HOTEL: CROWN PLAZA HOTEL “Where Elegance Meets Style value!). Thurs (10/17) 5-7:30 pm FREE lecture by IM John Donald- to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite in the Heart of Downtown” beautifully remodeled 4 star hotel at 33 E. 5th son -Free, 7:30 Simul GM Alexander Ivanov (only $20!), 7:30 Blitz 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: [email protected], St., 1/2 block from playing site, (888)-233-9527, with the incredible rate (5 min)Tourney ($20-80% to prize fund). Sat 10/19 (3-4:30pm) IM John www.CaesarChess.com, www.AlabamaChess.com. of only $89/nite (up to 4) plus tax, ask for Wright Brothers Open rate, 2 Donaldson Clinic (Game/Position Analysis) – Free. ENT: Make checks October cutoff, reserve early, free parking and a magnificent view of payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address above) HR: $25! (Sun- OCT. 19, VIRGINIA the Miami Valley from the restaurant on the top floor. FREE COFFEE, TEA, Thurs) & $59! (Fri-Sat) + 13.5% tax. (mention USCHESS1016 & reserve TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Arlington Chess Club’s Saturday Action-Plus & Donuts Saturday and Sunday Mornings at the Dayton Chess Club for by 10/4/13 to guarantee room rates.) INFO: Jerry Weikel wacky OPEN: players, parents, and spouses. ENTRIES: Mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 [email protected], (775) 747 1405, or website: www.renochess.org (also go 5SS. G/45 d5. $440 Open Prizes Gtd. 3 Sections: $240-120-90; U1700: $150-75-50; U1300: $100-50-40. Arlington Forest United Methodist West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at www.DaytonChess- here to verify entry). FIDE. W. Club.com. No cks at site. Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: A Heritage Event! 10-12-2-4-6. EF: $40; for $30 online/mailed advance entry see: www.arling Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! tonchessclub.com. Contact for info only: [email protected]. W. NS. OCT. 11, 18, 25, NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 2013 Queens Chess Club Championship 7-SS, G/120 (G/115 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $55 advance, $60 at site, $900 gtd:$300-$180- $120, U2100 $108, U1800 $90, U1500 $72, upset $30. QCC membership required ($25 for 6 mos, $20 U19/65+/female). Up to three 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 4). Mail advance entries by 10/5/13 4th annual HARTFORD OPEN to Ed Frumkin, 445 E 14th St. #10D, New York, NY 10009. Rounds at 8:15 each Friday. FIDE. Nov 15-17 or 16-17, Windsor Locks, CT Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 12-13, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) $5000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND Dallas Open 5SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cotton- wood Dr., Ste. C, Richardson, TX 75080. One Section $$875G.: Open: FIDE 5 rounds, 30/90, SD/1, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), $95 and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle. In 4 sections: awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Contact us or USCF about registering for Fide before the event starts. $$ $500-$250-$125. ‘X’ and U2000 prize(s) will Open Section: Prizes $700-400-200, top U2210/Unr $300-150. be 40% of ‘X’ and U2000 entry fees respectively. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/ Additional Family Member $50, plus $10 non-DCC membership fee if GPP: 30 (enhanced). applicable. Registration: 9:45-10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45-3:10-7:16, Sun 10:45-3:10. One Bye allowed if requested before the end of round Under 2010 Section: $600-300-150, top U1810 $300-150. 2, withdrawals and last round zero point byes are not eligible for prizes. Highest Finishing Dallas Chess Club member is giving free entry to Dal- Under 1610 Section: $500-250-150, top U1410 $200-100. las Absolute. ENT: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Long- horn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected], Under 1210 Section: $200-100-50, trophy to first 3, top U1000, www.dallaschess.com NS. NC. FIDE. U800, U600, Unrated. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 12-13, OKLAHOMA Unrated prize limit: $150 in U1210, $300 in U1610. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2nd OCF Fall FIDE Open MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZE: $200. 5-SS, G/90+30 spm; $$G $950; Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th Ave (Hwy-51), Stillwater, OK 74074, 1-405-372-0800; HR: 68-68 Wi-Fi, EF: FIDE Open $50; Reserve $30 (deduct $10 if envelope postmarked before Oct FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. 9th) OCF $10 required. Reg.: 9-9:45 Sat AM; Rds.: 10-2:30-7; 9-1:15 // Two Sections: Open-FIDE $G 1st $300 U2100 $150; U1900 $150-100; U1700 $150 Reserve U1500: $100 1st; 1 half pt bye rds. 1-5. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stwtr, OK 74074, [email protected], OCFChess.org.

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Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! entryfeerus.com or $30 cash at site. PCNJ members get $5 refund. OCT. 25, NEW YORK OCT. 19, VIRGINIA Annual dues $1 online only. Kids Kwik Swiss: U1200, K-8, 4SS, G/10 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 d2. EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com or $10 cash at site. Trophy top 5, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) CAC Saturday October Swiss Awards to all. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, or [email protected] or read Last Friday of every month. 9-SS, G/5 d0. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., Location: Capital Area Chess, 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite entryfeesRus.com, Web. NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd 500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50 each, EF: $30, members $20. Blitz-rated, but the higher of #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. Sections: Open, Under 1900, Under 1600. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Prizes: $1710 b/60 full paid entries (70% returned): Open: $280-$180- regular, quick or blitz used for pairings & prizes. FIDE Blitz Rated! Reg. $100 U2050 $80-$60; Under 1900: $220-$140-$80 U1750 $60-$50; Under OCT. 21-DEC. 23 (CHAMPIONSHIP) & OCT. 21-NOVEMBER 18 ends 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10 pm. Three 1600: $160-$100-$80 U1400/U1200 $60 each. EF: $40 by 10/17, post- (OTHER SECTIONS), NEW YORK byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. marked by 10/12, After 10/17 or onsite $10 more. CAC Members $10 less. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Nassau Championship Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Registration: All Sections 8:30am - 9:45am. Format/Rounds: Open/ OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, TEXAS Under 1900 4-SS, G/65 d5: 10am-1pm-4pm-7pm; Under 1600 5-SS, G/45 40/80 d0. 1st Presby Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 3 sections. Champ: 10SS over 1999, jrs under 21 over 1799, top 100 U13, women, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) d5: 10am-12pm-2pm-4pm-6pm. Byes: One 1/2 point bye available if Dallas Absolute requested before Round 2. www.capitalareachess.com. Make checks 2 pts in Semi-finals. EF: memb $98, non-memb $117 by 10/19. $$ (3500 G) 800-500-400-300-250-225-200-175-150, U2100, 2000/UR ea 250. 5SS, G/90 with 30 sec increment. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA 20120. Boards Dr. #C, Richardson, TX 75080. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. and sets provided. No clocks supplied. GMs complete tourn w/o forfeit gtd min of $300 & IMs/WGMs gtd $150. 4 byes 1-10. Amateur: 5SS U2000/UR, EF: memb $31, non-memb $42 by Will use USCF ratings and rules for awarding prizes. Default late forfei- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 10/19. $$ (336 b/12) 120, U1800, 1600 ea 108. 2 byes 1-5. Novice: 5SS ture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Contact OCT. 19-20, COLORADO U1400/UR. EF: memb $17, non-memb $28 by 10/19. $$ (140 b/10) 80, us or USCF about registering for Fide before the event starts. EF: USCF TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 U1200/UR 60. 2 byes 1-5. All: EF: $8 more at site. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: +2400 $75, USCF 2200-2400 $90, Fide rated 2000 and above is $125, Denver Open 7:15 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. NS. W. U2200USCF/U2000Fide $250. USCF Membership Required. Dallas Chess Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver 80237. EF: $60, $45 [email protected]. Club membership required, but players can pay a $10 tournament mem- if received by 9/30, make check out to Denver Chess Club. 4 sections: bership. Note that highest finishing Dallas Chess Club member is Club Open $900-500-200, u1800 $700-300-100, u1500 $500-200-100, u1200 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Champion. $$b/20: 75% Guaranteed. $1600-800-400-200. U2400 $500. $300-150-50. Prizes projected on 100 players.Mail checks to: DCC, 8101 OCT. 23-27, MICHIGAN Reg.:3 day 10/55: 6:00-7:00 pm. Rds.: 7:20 pm, 1:30 pm -7:15 pm, 9:10 E. Dartmouth Ave., #15, c/o Randolph Schine, Denver, CO 80231. Ques- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) am - 2:45 pm. Reg.: 2 day: 10/56 8:00 - 8:30 am, round 1 at 9 am then tions:1-303-695-7839. Schedule: 10/19 registration 9-10am, games at Third Annual Fall Festival merge with 3 day. 1 bye if requested before end of round 2. Players who 10, 2, 7, all G/90 d5. 10/20 games at 9 and 3, G/120 d5. Byes for rounds Michigan Chess Festival LLC presents the Third Annual Fall Festival, withdraw or take a last round zero point bye are ineligible for prizes. ENT: 1-4 only. USCF and CSCA membership required (for CO residents). Spe- NORMS POSSIBLE 9 ROUND FIDE RATED October 23-27, 2013. Adoba Dallas Chess Club, see address above. 214.632.9000. INFO: Barb Swaf- cial hotel rates of $89/night if made by 9/27. Mention “Chess Tourna- Hotel, Dearborn, MI. Entry fees waived for GMs, and IMs/WGMs ford, [email protected], www.swchess.com. NS. NC. FIDE. ment”. Call 1-800-266-9432. Free Parking for all participants. from outside USA*. Entry fee: $225 before October 1. $250 between Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! October 1, and October 16, $300 after October 16. Registration will close OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, VIRGINIA OCT. 20, NEW JERSEY on October 23 at 5:30 p.m. to allow the Tournament Director time to pair TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) the first round. Open to players with FIDE titles, USCF over 2199, FIDE Viking Open - in two sections 2013 CAC FIDE Open II over 2100, and a limited number of talented junior players. Time con- 4 Sections: Open (FIDE & USCF rated, uses USCF rules, USCF Ratings CPNJ Event. Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset (exit 10 trol: 40/90, SD/30, increment 30 seconds per move. GTD. PRIZES: 1st: and Rules for Prizes; GMs free ($30 deducted from prize)), Other Sections off I-287). 4-SS. G/60 d5. G$$: $300-200-150-100. Minimum $75 to top $4,500. 2nd: $2,500. 3rd: $1,500. 4th: $800. 5th: $500. 6th: $200 U2400: USCF Rated - U1900, U1600, U1300. Format: Open: 5SS, G/120 + 30sec Expert, Class A, U1800. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $48 at 1st $1,000, 2nd: $500 U2250: 1st: $500 Rounds:Wednesday, October 23: inc. Other Sections: G/120 d5 time control (All sections 2-day option Rds. entryfeesrus.com. EF: $55 cash at site. 1499 Open (U1500) 4-SS, G/60 1st round: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24: 2nd round: 11:00 a.m. 3rd 1 and 2 G/75 d5). Prizes: $$3500 b/o 80. Open Section Place Prizes guar- d5, $200-100-50. b/16 Minimum $50 top Class U1400, U1300, U1100. round: 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 25: 4th round: 11:00 a.m. 5th round: 6:00 anteed. Open: $600-$300-$150. U2200/U2050 $125 each. U1900: b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $33 at entryfeesrus.com or $40 p.m. Saturday, October 26: 6th round: 11:00 a.m. 7th round: 6:00 p.m. Sun- $450-$225-$125 U1750 $100. U1600: $350-$175-$125 U1450 $100 U1300: cash at site. Both Sections. Reg.: 10am, Oct. 20. Starts: 10am then ASAP day, October 27 8th round: 10:30 a.m. 9th round: 5:30 p.m. *NOTE: 50% $250-$125-$100 U1150 $75. Clear winner in U1600 and U1300 sections with lunch break. Special CPNJ $5 refunds to members. See entryfees of up to the first $400 of any prize won by a player who received an “entry receive free entry to next CAC FIDE Open. Location: Capital Area Chess, Info: rus.com. Ken, [email protected], 908-619-8621. NC. W. Web. fee waiver” will be deducted from such player’s prize. The maximum such 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. HR: $59 OCT. 21, NEW JERSEY total deduction will therefore be $200. SIDE EVENT: U1000 one day 5 Extended Stay America (close to tournament site), 4506 Brookfield Cor- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) round Swiss, OCTOBER 26, 2013: U1000 G/30 d0. EF: $25 Trophies and porate Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151, (703)-263-7200. Registration: 6pm-7pm Viking Swiss, two section (QC) medals. No monetary prizes. Awards (trophies) to 1st 2d 3d overall. Tro- Fri, 9:00am-10:30am Sat. Rounds: Open: 3-day Fri 7:30pm, Sat 12pm- Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 4-SS, 2-Games phies to 1st U800, 1st U600 1st U400. Awards to all scoring 3.0 or better. 6pm, Sun 9am-3pm; 2-day Sat 11am-2:30pm-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm. 3-day per round, G/10 d2, G$$: 150, 100, 50. $50 minimum to top Exp, A, and Online entry, more information: www.onlineregistration.cc. Contact: & 2-day merges Rd. #3. Other Sections: Same schedule except Rd. #3 U1600. No duplicates or pooling. Reg.: 7pm.10/21. EF: $25 online at Alan Kaufman, [email protected], 248-497-6912. 5pm Sat, Rd. #5 2pm Sun. EF: Open: $70 by 10/18. $75 online by 10/24.

44th annual NATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS 6 rounds, Nov 29-Dec 1 or Nov 30-Dec 1, Loews Philadelphia Hotel $35,000 prize fund guaranteed, 35 trophies! 6 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day Unrated may enter U800 to U2200; 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds option, rds 1-3 G/50, d5). Trophy sections Unrated age 14/below may enter U600. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/30- Mixed doubles bonus prizes: Best 2-day U1200/up: Reg. Sat to 9 am, rds 12/1) G/50, d5. male-female 2-player combined score Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30, 6; Sun 10 & 3:30. Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 among all sections: $2000-1000-600-400. Trophy sections: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Market St, Philadelphia PA 19107. 150 Student/Alumni trophies to top 5 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. GPP (enhanced). In 10 sections: teams of 4 (any sections) representing any Half point byes OK all rds, limit 3, US college, HS, or pre-HS players attend Premier must commit before rd 2, others Premier: Open to 2000/over & juniors or have graduated from. before rd 4. under 18 1800/over. $3000-1500-700- 400-200, clear/tiebreak win $100, U2400 Top 7 sections entry fee: $118 online Bring set, board, clock if possible- $1600-800. FIDE rated. at chessaction.com by 11/27, $125 phoned none supplied. December ratings used (web U2200/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200 to 406-896-2038 by 11/27, 3-day $123, 2- unofficial usually used if otherwise unr). U2000/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200 day $122 mailed by 11/20, $140 at site, or USCF membership required. U1800/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200 online until 2 hours before game. Hotel rates: $98-98-123, 215-627- U1600/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200 Trophy sections entry fee: $28 1200, reserve by 11/15 Parking $30/day U1400/Unr: $1600-800-400-300-200 online at chessaction.com by 11/27, $35 (Loews valet). Gateway Garage, 3/5 mile U1200/Unr: $1600-800-400-300-200 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/27, $40 at away, 1540 Spring St (near Sheraton Hotel) U1000: Trophies to top 10 site, or online to 8 am 11/30. is about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18 Fri. U800: Trophies to top 10 All: No checks at site, credit cards Entry: chessaction.com or Continental U600: Trophies to top 10 OK. Re-entry (except Premier) $60. Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 No unrated may win over $250 in Online EF $3 less to PSCF members. service charge for refunds. Advance entries U1200, $400 U1400, $600 U1600, $800 Special USCF memberships: see posted at chessaction.com (online entries U1800, or $1000 U2000. Chess Life TLA or chesstour.com. posted instantly).

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$80 after 10/24 or onsite. (Discounts: CAC Members $10 less, Addl. Trophy top 5, Awards to all. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, [email protected] Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Family member $5 less, U1300 Section $10 less). Checks postmarked by or read entryfeesRus.com. Web. NOV. 2-3, IOWA 10/18. One bye allowed if requested before Rd. 2, withdrawals are not Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 eligible for prizes. Re-entry allowed $40. www.capitalareachess.com. Ames Chess Festival XXVIII (IA GP Qualifier) Make checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, NEW JERSEY 5SS. 30/75, SD/1 d5. Moose Lodge 520, US 69 and West 190th St., TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 20120. [email protected]. Boards and sets provided; 4th annual Boardwalk Open Ames, IA. EF: Advance $40 by 10/19, Jr: $30 by 10/19: all $50 at site. ($$1000 b/40, top 3G): Clocks supplied in Open Section only. 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5). Stockton Seav- IA memb req’d $15, Jr/Sr:$10. 250 + T, 150, 100, U1900, U1600, U1300, U1000, each 75-50. Reg.: 8-8:30 am Rds.: 10-2:30- iew Hotel & Golf Club, 401 South New York Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205. Luxury A Heritage Event! 7:30 and 10-2:30. Entries to: Roger Gotschall, 1341 Truman Pl., Ames, golf and spa resort 8 miles from Atlantic City; 670 beautiful acres, two Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! IA 50010. Special: Additional fun prizes including upsets and most fre- championship golf courses, indoor pool, fitness center, art gallery, free A State Championship Event! quent festival players. Info: [email protected] or 515-233-4239. NS. parking. Prizes $20,000 based on 230 paid entries, $15,000 minimum OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, INDIANA NC. WA. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) (75% each prize) guaranteed; re-entries count as half entries. In 5 sec- 72nd Indiana State Chess Championship tions. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, NOV. 3, NEW JERSEY 5SS. Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center, 1805 E. 86th St., Indianapo- top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-300, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) lis, IN 46240 (I-465 to Keystone Ave exit). On the North Central High top U2000/Unr $800-400. Under 1900: $1400-700-400-300, top U1700 Sleep late Open - in two sections School Campus. Prizes $1,600 All Guaranteed In 2 sections. 3-day (no unr) $800-400. Under 1600: $1200-600-400-300, top U1400 (no unr) CPNJ Event. Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset (exit 10 40/120, SD/60, d5, 2-day option Rd. 1 G/45 d5. Championship (Open): $600-300. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200, top U1100 (no unr) $400-200, off I-287). 4-SS. G/60 d5. G$$: $300-200-150-100. Minimum $75 to top $400-275-175, top U2000 $125. Reserve (1899 and below): $250-150, trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Unrated may not win over $300 Expert, Class A, U1800. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $48 at entry top U1700 $125, top U1500 $100, top U1300 $70 Chess Merch. Gift Cer- in U1300, $600 U1600, or $900 U1900. New mixed doubles bonus feesrus.com. EF: $55 cash at site. 1499 Open (U1500) 4-SS, G/60 d5, tificate. EF: $40 at indianachess.org or mailed by 10/15, $55 thereafter prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sec- $200-100-50. b/16 Minimum $50 top Class U1400, U1300, U1100. b/16 and onsite. Re-entry $25. ISCA membership/OSA required.3-day sched- tions: $600-300. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $33 at entryfeesrus.com or $40 cash ule: Reg. Fri to 6:30pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6:30, Sun 9:30 & 4:30. 2-day may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before at site. Both Sections. Reg.: 9-10am, 11/03. Starts: 10am then ASAP schedule: Reg. Sat to 9:30 am, rd. 1 Sat. 10, then merge. All schedules: both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top with lunch break. Special CPNJ $5 refunds to members. See entryfees Limit 2 half point byes, must commit before rd. 2.HR: Visit indianachess.org 4 sections EF: $115 online at chessaction.com by 10/30, $120 phoned rus.com. Info: Ken, [email protected], 908-619-8621. NC. W. Web. for nearby hotel information. Ent: ISCA, PO Box 3030, Indianapolis, IN to 406-896-2038 by 10/30 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123, 2-day Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 46206. Questions/Info: indianachess.org, 317-721-CHES. Advance entries $122 mailed by 10/23, $130 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. NOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN posted online. Smoke-free site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. Special 1 year USCF dues with TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Chess Life if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Southern California Cross Class Championship Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, 6SS, 30/90 sd60 d5 (2-day rd. 1-3 G/60 d5 merge in rd. 4). Hyatt, 17900 OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, MICHIGAN Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Sec- Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA 92614. 949.975.1234. HR: $99. Prize: $14,000 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) tion. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun Traditional “Weekend Swiss” b/197 (75% guar). 6 sects: Open (2100+ FIDE rated): $2,000 1,000 500 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 200, u2300 300 150. 1900-2099: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1700-1899: Michigan Chess Festival LLC presents a Traditional “Weekend 10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before Swiss” Two Day and three day schedules, October 25-27 or Octo- $1000-500-200-150-120. 1500-1699: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1300- rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 732-741-3897, reserve by 10/18 1499: u1300: ber 26-27: Adoba Hotel, Dearborn, MI. TIME CONTROL: Three day: 40/2 $1000-500-200-150-120. $1000-500-200-150-120. Unr or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or max $200 exc in Open. EF: by 11/5: $99. Econ: $79 & 2/3 calc prize (not SD 1 d0; Two day: First two rounds G/90 d0, last three rounds merge reserve car online through chesstour.com.Ent: chessaction.com or Con- avail in Open). Onsite +$20, Playup +$20. r/e $40. Rfnd fee $20. with 3-day schedule. ENTRY FEES: Open Section: $80 before October tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for GMs/IMs free by 10/29: prize-EF. Nov 13 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc to place 1, $90 between October 1 and October 16, $105 after October 16 U1800: refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- players. SCCF mem req’d for rated So Cal residents. Sched: 3-day Reg. $60 before October 1, $70 between October 1 and October 16, $85 after 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted F 11-11:30, Rds. F 12 6, Sa 11:30 5:30, Su 10 3:30. 2.5-day Reg. F 7-7:15, October 16. U1400: $40 before October 1, $50 between October 1 and instantly). Rds. F 7:30p Sa 10 1:45, merge in Rd. 4. 2-day Reg. Sa 9-9:30, Rds. Sa Onsite Reg.: 3-day: October 16, $65 after October 16. Friday, Oct. 25, 10 12:30 2:50, merge in Rd. 4. Max 2 1/2-pt byes, comn by rd. 3. Ent: 2-day and U1000: Prizes guaran- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 5:45 pm. Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:45am. Online /mail. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/socalx. E: ask@BayArea teed, as follows: Open section: NOV. 2, VIRGINIA 1st $1000, 2d 600, 3d 400 4th 200 ALSO: Chess.com. T: 408.409.6596. NS. NC. W. U2200: 450, 250, 100, U 2000: 400, 200 100. U1800 Section: 1st: $600, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 2d 300 3d 200 U1600: 350, 250 100. U1400 Section: 1st $400, 250, 150 4th Annual Sterling Chess November! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! U1200 250 150. SIDE EVENT: U1000 one day 5 round Swiss, OCTOBER Embassy Suites Dulles–North; 44610 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn, VA 20147. NOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, MINNESOTA 26, 2013: TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0. EF: $25 Trophies and medals. No mon- Six sections plus Quads. Open: 4SS, G/61 d5. $500 Gtd., $250/$150/ TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 etary prizes. Awards (trophies) to 1st 2d 3d overall. Trophies to 1st U800, $100; top U2000 $50. Rds.: 11:15, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. U1900: 4SS, G/61 1st annual Bloomington Open 1st U600 1st U400. Awards to all scoring 3.0 or better. Online entry, more d5. $100/$60/$40; top U1700 $35. Rds.: 11:15, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. U1600: 5SS, G/120 d5. (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d5). Crowne Plaza-Blooming- information: www.onlineregistration.cc. Contact: Alan Kaufman, info@ 4SS, G/50 d5, $50/$30; top U1400 $25. Rds.: 11:15, 1:30, 3:45, 6:00. ton, 5401 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington, MN. Free parking. $9,000 based michiganchessfestival.com, 248-497-6912. FIDE titled players, especially U1300: 4SS, G/40 d5, trophy for first, medals for second, top U1100. Rds.: on 150 paid entries. In 2 sections. Open: $1000-600-400, top Under 2400/ GMs, are urged to contact Mr. Kaufman regarding possible “conditions.” 11:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30. U1000: 4SS, G/25 d5. Trophy for first, medals for Unr $500-300 top Under 2200/Unr 500-300, top U2000/Unr 500-300 second, top U800. Rds.: 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00. U700: 4SS, G/25 d5. FIDE.Reserve (U1800): $750-600-400, top Under 1600 (no unr) $500-300, OCT. 26, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Trophy for first, medals for second, top U500. Rds.: 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, top Under 1400 (no unr) $500-300, Under 1200 (no unr) $400-250, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 3:00. Quads: 3RR, G/75 d5/ $25 for first each quad. Rds.: 11:15, 2:30, Unrated $250, trophies to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600. EF: $79 2013 U.S. Game/30 Championship 5:45. Byes: Half-point in swiss, any round; must commit before end of by 10/1, $89 by 11/1, $99 online until 11/7, $109 at site at site. GMs free. See Nationals. second round. Players with more than one bye are not eligible for prizes. November rating supplement used. Re-entry $50;3-day schedule: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! No byes in quads. EF: Open $50; U1900 $35; U1600 $30; U1300, U1000, Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 10 & 4, Sun 10 & 3. 2-day sched- A State Championship Event! U700, and Quads, $25. All, early bird rate $5 less till noon Wednesday ule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1 & 4, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point 10/30, $5 more on site. Unrateds free. Doors open 10:00. Register online OCT. 26-27, VERMONT byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $82 single-quad, 800- at www.meetup.com/sterling-chess-tournaments. Pay on website. Info: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 227-6963 ask for booking code Chess Weekend; reserve by 11/1 or rate 2013 Vermont Open [email protected]. Top two swiss sections are Chess Mag- may increase. Ent: www.chessweekend.com or Chess Weekend, 21694 4SS, 40/90, SD/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd. (Exit 14E off I-89), net School JGP. South Burlington, VT 05403, 802-863-6363. $$G 2,500. 3 sections. Open, A Heritage Event! EF: $50 if rec’d by 10/24. $$G 400-250-150, U2100 200, U1900 180-100. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Under 1750, EF: $40 if rec’d by 10/24. $$G 250-150-100 (Unr may win NOV. 2-3, VIRGINIA up to 100), U1600 140-100. Under 1450, EF: $30 if rec’d by 10/24. $$G TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2nd Annual 200-100 (Unr may win up to 50), U1250 100, U1050 80. All: EF $7 more 28th Emporia Open if paid at site. Reg. Sat. 9:40-10:40 AM. Rds. 11-4:30, 9:30-2:30. Half-point VCF Cup Tour, 5SS. Rd. 1 G/90 d5; Rds. 2-5 G/120 d5. Holiday Inn bye OK for any 1 of first 3 rounds. Send Ent to: David Carter, 36-B Man- Express, 1350 W. Atlantic St., Emporia, VA. $$810GTD, more if over 35 play- EAST BAY OPEN sion St., Winooski, VT 05404; [email protected] or 802-324-1143 ers.1st-3rd overall, $325-225-125; Top U1700/Unrated, $90; Top U1200, (cell). HR: $80 (plus 10% tax), mention Vermont Open Chess or code VCO. $80; Top Junior $70. EF: $45 if rec’d by 10/16, $55 afterwards and on site. Dec. 6-8 or 7-8 Checks payable to VCF; no credit cards. Reg.: Fri. 7-9pm, Sat 7:30- Crowne Plaza Hotel, Concord, CA OCT. 27, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 10am, 2:30pm, 7pm; Sun. 9am, 1:30pm. One half-point TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) bye allowed if req. by 2:00pm Nov. 2. USCF and VA Chess Fed memb. req’d, $84 room rates, Free Parking 2013 U.S. Game/60 Championship avail. at site; other state memberships OK. Hotel rooms and other Info: See Nationals. www.vachess.org or [email protected]. Ent: mail to Mike Hoffpauir, $5,500 Projected Prizes, A State Championship Event! ATTN: Emporia Open, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693. $3700 Guaranteed OCT. 27, PENNSYLVANIA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 NOV. 2-3 OR 3, NEW YORK 5 Round Swiss, 30/90, G/60 d5s 2013 PA State Game/45 Championship TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 4SS, G/45 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA Marshall November FIDE GP First two rounds G/60 for 2-day option 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by 10/19, $40 later. $200- 4-SS, 40/115 d5 SD/30 d5 (not 30/85 d5 SD/1 d5). Marshall CC, 23 W. 100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 10/19, $35 later. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. $$625 gtd: $275-150, 4 Sections $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top 2, Top 2 U2200 $105, U2000 $95. Reg ends 15 min before Rd. 2 schedules: OPEN: $1000-600-300-200 U2200: $200-100 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 2day 12:30-5:30 each day. 1day 10-11:15-12:30-5:30 (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5). U2000: $500-250-100 U1800: $200-100 by 10/19, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: Trophies: Top 2 Limit 2 byes, request at entry. FIDE rated! NO REENTRY. www.mar- Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 10:30am. Rds.: 11-1-2:45- shallchessclub.org. U1600: $500-250-100 U1400: $150-50 4:30. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA U1200: $400-200-100 U1000: $150-50 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected]. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 2-3, ALABAMA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 GPP: 50 [Enhanced] OCT. 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, NEW JERSEY 3rd Annual East Alabama Open TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 5SS, TC: G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites. 4210 Phillips Rd., Lanett, Advanced Entry: $78 or $79 Viking Swiss AL 36863. Open (PF: $$GTD): $300-175-A:125-B:100-C:100-U1400:100. Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 4SS, G/85 d5, Rds.: Sat: 10-2:30- 7:30; Sun: 10-2:30. EF: $50; if mailed by OCT 25th; Full Details: see “Grand Prix” in this issue G$$150,100, 50. $50 minimun to top Exp, A, and U1600. No duplicates or $65 at site. Late REG.: NOV 2nd: 8:30-9:30am. HR: $84/$59 - Reserve pooling. Reg.: 7pm each Monday night. EF: $25 online entryfeerus.com by OCT 20th. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess or go to www.ccchess.com or $30 cash at site. PCNJ members get $5 refund. Annual dues $1 online LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. only. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, Kids 1-Day Swiss: U1200, K-8, 4SS, G/10 Info: [email protected], www.CaesarChess.com, www.Alaba d2. All games on Oct 28th. EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com, or $10 at site. maChess.com.

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Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: ance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $115 online at ches- saction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 815-955-4793. Tournament helped made possible by the Bloomington saction.com by 11/13, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/13 (entry only, service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Director Sports Grant Program. no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 11/6, $130 at site or AtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! online until 2 hours before game. GMs $100 from prize. Under 1000 Sec- (online entries posted instantly). tion EF: All: NOV. 9, OHIO all $60 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. A Heritage Event! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. Advance EF $5 less to OCA Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Columbus Tornado members. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, NORTH CAROLINA Open, 4SS, G/70 d5. Columbus Chess Center, 80 S. 6th St., Columbus, OH unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 43215. EF: $35 by 11/7, $40 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, 40th Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open & 6. Prizes: $1,000 b/35, $300-200-100, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $100 phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day 5-SS. Holiday Inn University, 5790 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC each section. Ent: Grant Perks, 2469 E. Main St., Bexley, OH 43209, schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 27105. (336)-767-9595. A very nice hotel! $15,000 b/250full paid; 55% [email protected], 614-774-2532. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. GUARANTEED. In 5 sections: Championship: G/100 with 30 second Byes: OK all, limit 2, Open must commit by rd. 2, others by rd. 3.HR: $63- increment. FIDE rated. Must be over 1900. $1450-700-500-350; under Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 63, 800-727-3050, 513-398-0115, reserve by 10/29 or rate may increase. 2200: $1000-600-400, under 2050: $400. Under 2000: $1200-600-300; NOV. 9-10, VIRGINIA Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online under 1900: $300. Under 1800: $1200-600-300; under 1700: $300. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 through chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & cheapest transportation Under 1600: $1200-600-300; under 1500: $300. Under 1400: $1100-550- 18th Annual Northern Virginia Open! from Cincinnati Airport. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 300; under 1250: $250, under 1100: $250. Lower 4 sections: G/120 d5. Holiday Inn Dulles, 45425 Holiday Inn Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. www.hidulle- 10803 (chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269). $15 service All: 2-day option G/90 d5. Entry Fee: $91 3-day, $90 2-day if received by sairport.com, 703-471-7411, rooms $69 chess rate, res by Oct. 25. 5SS. charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online November 12th; $99 at site. GMs and IMs Free, $70 deducted from any Reg.: 8:00-9:15. Rds.: Sat 10-2:30-7, Sun 9:30-3:45, Sat G/120 d5, Sun entries posted instantly). prize. Juniors: $10 less. Unrateds may win prizes in Championship or 50% 40/115, G/60 d5. $$: $2685 ALL GUARANTEED. $595-365-245-95, Top X/A- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! of prizes in lower sections. 3-day schedule: Registration ends 7 p.m. unr/B/C/D/U1200 $215ea, Top Upset Sat $45, Sun $50. MORE $$$ if 110 Rounds: 7:30, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Registration ends 9:30 NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, CONNECTICUT players! EF: $56 received by Nov. 5, $65 later/at site (no cc). Checks a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day. All: Reentries $45, payable to: Virginia Chess Federation. Mail to: Andrew Rea, 6102 Lundy TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 4th Annual Hartford Open not in Championship. NCCA membership required, other states ok. Byes: Pl., Burke, VA 22015. NS. NC. Info: [email protected] or www.va available in any round, limit 2, must commit before 1st round.Hotel: $89.99 chess.org. FIDE. 5SS, 30/90, SD/1 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 single or double. Mention Chess Tournament! Reserve early to be guar- anteed a room. Cutoff date 11/1. Info:Thad Rogers: (478)-742-5607, cell NOV. 14, NEW YORK (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt. 20). Free parking. $5000 guaranteed prize fund. In (478)-973-9389 or [email protected]. Enter: Ameri- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 4 sections. Open: $700-400-200, U2210/Unr $300-150. Under 2010: $600- can Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204. or go Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! Under 1610: 300-150, top U1810/Unr $300-150. $500-250-150, top to PayPal and use [email protected]. NS. NC. FIDE. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, U1410/Unr $200-100. Under 1210: $200-100-50, trophies to first 3, top members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries; first U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1210 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: or $300 in U1610. Mixed doubles: $200 bonus to best male/female com- NOV. 16, VIRGINIA Rds.: 6:15-6:45 pm. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. bined score among all sections.Team average must be under 2200; team- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! mates may play in different sections; teams must register before both CAC Saturday November Swiss NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, OHIO players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sec- Location: Capital Area Chess, 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) tions EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 11/13, $75 phoned to #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. Sections: Open, Under 1900, Under 1600. 22nd annual Kings Island Open 406-896-2038 by 11/13, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 if check mailed by 11/6, Prizes: $1710 b/60 full paid entries (70% returned): Open: $280-$180- 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). Kings Island $80 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. No mailed credit card $100 U2050 $80-$60; Under 1900: $220-$140-$80 U1750 $60-$50; Under Resort, 5691 Kings Island Drive (I-71, 6 mi north of I-275), Mason, OH entries. U1210 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, 1600: $160-$100-$80 U1400/U1200 $60 each. EF: $40 by 11/14, post- 45040. Free parking. $$ 30,000 based on 350 paid entries (re-entries & credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. marked by 11/9, After 11/14 or onsite $10 more. CAC Members $10 less. U1000 Section count as half entries); minimum $24,000 (80% of each prize) Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $40; not avail- Registration: All Sections 8:30am - 9:45am. Format/Rounds: guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, 1st on tie- able in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if Open/Under 1900 4-SS G/65 d5: 10am-1pm-4pm-7pm; Under 1600 5-SS break $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000- otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if G/45 d5: 10am-12pm-2pm-4pm-6pm. Byes: One 1/2 point bye avail- 1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1700: paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, able if requested before Round 2. www.capitalareachess.com. Make $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1500: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA 20120. 1250: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1000: $700-400-250-150-100. Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat Boards and sets provided. No clocks supplied. NEW mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat NOV. 19, NEW YORK combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Unrated prize limits: 12, 3 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) U1000 $200, U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, U1900 $1000. Bal- $95-95, 860-627-5311; reserve by 11/1 or rate may increase. Ent: ches- Marshall Masters!

23nd annual NORTH AMERICAN OPEN Dec 26-30, 26-29 or 27-29, Bally’s Las Vegas - GM/IM norms possible $120,000 projected prizes, $90,000 minimum guaranteed! Open Section: 9 rounds, Dec 26- Players with under 26 games rated 5-day late reg. ends 12/26 11 am, 30, 40/2, SD/30, d10. Other sections: 7 as of 12/13 official list may not win over rds 12/26-28 12 noon & 6:15 pm, 12/29 rds, 40/2, SD/30, d10 (3-day option, rds $1500 in U1250, $3000 U1500 or U1700. 10 am & 4 pm, 12/30 10 am. 1-2 G/75, d5), Bally's Casino Resort, If any post-event rating posted 4-day late reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas 12/20/12-12/20/13 was more than 30 pts Rds. 12/26 6;15 pm, 12/27-28 12 noon & NV 89103. Free parking. over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 6:15 pm, 12/29 10 am & 4 pm. 7 sections. Prizes $120,000 based 3-day late reg. ends 12/27 10 am, on 600 entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, Online entry fee: $245 at chess Rds.12/27 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6:15 pm, IMs, WGMs & U1250 count half), else action.com by 10/15, $275 by 12/20, 12/28 12 & 6;15, 12/29 10 & 4. proportional; minimum $90,000 (75% $300 until 2 hours before game. Note Half-point byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit each prize) guaranteed. FIDE ratings higher Open Section fee if FIDE U2200. 2 in last 4 rds). Open must commit used in Open, Dec. official USCF in Mailed entry fee: 5-day $250, 4-day before rd 2, others before rd 4. other sections. Junior GP pts available. $249, 3-day $248 if check mailed by 10/15; 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day Bring set, board, clock if possible- Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200- $278 if check mailed by 12/15. none supplied. 1000-800-700-600-500-500, clear or tie- Phoned entry fee: $280 by 12/20 Unofficial uschess.org ratings break win $300, top FIDE U2500/Unr (406-896-2038, no questions). No phone usually used if otherwise unrated. $2500-1200. FIDE rated, 200 GPP.. entry after 12/20. U2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900- Entry fee at site: $300. Special room rate at Bally’s $97 700-600-500-400-400. FIDE rated. Under 1250 Section entry fee: all single or twin. Reserve now at 800-833- U2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900- $120 less than above. 3308 or 702-739-4111. Rooms may sell 700-600-500-400-400. Unr limit $2500. Open Section entry fee: $100 more out about Nov 7. U1900: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900- to US players not FIDE rated 2200 or Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use 700-600-500-400-400. Unr limit $1800. over. IMs/WGMs $150; $100 from prize. AWD #657633. U1700: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800- Special entry fee: Senior 65/over in Blitz tournament 12/29 10:45 pm. 700-600-500-400-400. Unr limit $1300. U1500 or over, all $120 less. Re-entry Entry: chessaction.com or U1500: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800- $120; not available in Open Section. Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury 700-600-500-400-400. Unr limit $900. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Mills NY 12577. $15 service charge for U1250: $3000-1500-1000-800-600- Special USCF dues if paid with refunds. Advance entries posted at 500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 entry- see chesstour.com or Tournament chessaction.com (online entries posted (no unr) $1000-500, Unrated limit $500. Life. USCF membership required. instantly).

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4-SS, G/25 d/5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th 7SS, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA Sat 2:30-7:00, Sun 10:00-2:45. Reg 3 day on Friday 9 am - 9:45 am, Rd St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all play- 15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 11/15, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200- 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Two half point Bye allowed if requested ers scoring over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 event since the prior 100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 before end of round rd 2 and before getting full point bye, but half point month’s Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100. $40. Trophies: Top 3 U1400, Top 3 U1200, Top 3 U1000. Scholastic: byes for both rounds 6 AND 7 is not allowed. Withdrawals and zero point Prizes to U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7- Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 11/15, $25 later. Trophies to Top last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd. 1 or 4 only), request at entry. 7, Top 3 U600. ALL: Trophies: Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. address above. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. NS. NC. www.marshallchessclub.org. Reg.: 11-11:30am. Rds.: 12-12:45-1:30-2:15-3-3:45-4:30. Ent/Info: PSCF, FIDE. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, 412-908- 0286, W. NOV. 29, NEW YORK NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 A Heritage Event! Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) 2013 CAC FIDE Open III Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 9-SS, G/5 d0. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd 4 Sections: Open (FIDE & USCF rated, uses USCF rules, USCF Ratings NOV. 23-24, TENNESSEE 500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50 each, EF: and Rules for Prizes; GMs free ($30 deducted from prize)), Other Sections TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 $30, members $20. Blitz-rated, but the higher of regular, quick or blitz used USCF Rated - U1900, U1600, U1300. Format: Open: 5SS, G/120 + 30sec 54th Mid-South Open for pairings & prizes. FIDE Blitz Rated! Reg. ends 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30- inc. Other Sections: G/120 d5 time control (All sections 2-day option Rds. 5SS, G/120 d5. Site: Hyatt Place, 1220 Primacy Parkway, Memphis, TN 7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10 pm. Three byes available, request at entry. 1 and 2 G/75 d5). Prizes: $$3500 b/o 80. Open Section Place Prizes guar- 38119. Tel. 901-680-9700. $$Based on 60 entries: $500, $250, $150, www.marshallchessclub.org. anteed. Open: $600-$300-$150. U2200 $125 U2050 $125. U1900: $100, $75, Class Prizes: $100 each for A, B, C, D. E: $75. $50 gift prize $450-$225-$125 U1750 $100. U1600: $350-$175-$125 U1450 $100 U1300: A Heritage Event! for Top Unrated from chesscentral.com! Plaques to 1st, Top A, B, C, D, E, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $250-$125-$100 U1150 $75. Clear winner in U1600 and U1300 sections Unrated. EF: $55 if by 11/20; $60 at the door. MCC members $50 any- receive free entry to next CAC FIDE Open. Location: Capital Area Chess, time. Free entry for IMs and GMs if received by 11/16 with entry fees NOV. 29-DEC. 1, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. HR: $59 subtracted from winnings. Reg.: 11/23 7:30am to 8:45am. Rds.: 9-2-7; 55th North Central/Martz Memorial Extended Stay America (close to tournament site), 4506 Brookfield Cor- 9-2. Entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187. www.memphis TWO SECTIONS: OPEN and NOVICE (U/1300) FORMAT: OPEN: 6/SS, TC porate Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151, (703)-263-7200. Registration: 6pm-7pm chess.com, [email protected]. of 45/2, SD/1 d5. (Rd. 5 only, G/120 d5). Rds. at: 12-6, 11-5, 10-3. Fri, 9:00am-10:30am Sat. Rounds: Open: 3-day Fri 7:30pm, Sat 12pm- NOVICE: 7/SS, TC of G/90 d5. Rds.: 12-4, 11-2:45-6:30 and 10-2. PLAY- 6pm, Sun 9am-3pm; 2-day Sat 11am-2:30pm-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm. 3-day NOV. 24, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) ING SITE: Holiday Inn — Neenah, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI & 2-day merges Rd. #3. Other Sections: Same schedule except Rd. #3 Somerset Open - in two sections 54956. PH: 920-725-8441. HR: $79 for 1-bed King or 2-bed dbl. Must men- 5pm Sat, Rd. #5 2pm Sun. EF: Open: $70 by 11/15. $75 online by 11/21. CPNJ Event. Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset (exit 10 tion chess! REGISTRATION: 10:45–11:30 on NOV 29. ENTRY FEES: $80 after 11/21 or onsite. (Discounts: CAC Members $10 less, Addl. off I-287). 4-SS. G/60 d5. G$$: $300-200-150-100. Minimum $75 to top OPEN = $45, NOVICE = $22 if mailed by NOV 24. At site, phone, or e- Family member $5 less, U1300 Section $10 less). Checks postmarked by Expert, Class A, U1800. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $48 at mail EFs are $7 more! Checks payable to: WCA. PRIZE FUND: OPEN 11/15. One bye allowed if requested before Rd. 2, withdrawals are not entryfeesrus.com. EF: $55 cash at site. 1499 Somerset Open (U1500) ($1,250 b/45): $300-200-175, “A”-$160, “B”- $150, “C”- $140, eligible for prizes. Re-entry allowed $40. www.capitalareachess.com. 4-SS, G/60 d5, $200-100-50. b/16 Minimum $50 top Class U1400, “D/Under/Unrated = $125 Traveling trophy to 1st. NOVICE: $60 - 40. Tro- Make checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA U1300, U1100. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $33 at entryfees phies to: 1st, 2nd, best 1000, 900, 800, 700 and Under, Unrated. (7 total) 20120. [email protected]. Boards and sets provided; rus.com or $40 cash at site. Both Sections. Reg.: 9-10am, 11/24. ADVANCE ENTRIES: 2013 MARTZ/NCO, Mike Selig – TD, 2985 W. Fourth Clocks supplied in Open Section only. Starts: 10am then ASAP with lunch break. Special CPNJ $5 refunds to St., Condo “B”, Appleton, WI 54914-4330. TD phone: 920-739-7550, E-mail: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! members. See entryfeesrus.com. Info: Ken, [email protected], 908-619- [email protected]. OTHER INFO: 2013 WIS Chess Tour event. Two half-point NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, TEXAS 8621. NC. W. Web. Byes in either section. Full-point Bye in RD. 1 to 2100+ if pre-registered. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Fox River Mall w/183 stores is 4 miles from site! 1st Annual Holiday Open An American Classic! A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess can be a game, sport, art, and more....at HCC we engage in the sport Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN and art of chess dueling. We don’t just “play” a “game”. 5SS, 2-day or NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 3-day Schedules Available. 3-Day and 2-Day Rds.: G/90 with 30 sec inc Class Warfare Championship Free entry for GMs and IMs (EF deducted from winnings). Marriott North TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 49th Annual American Open 6SS, 30/90 sd60 d5 (2-day rd. 1-3 G/60 d5 merge in rd. 4) Hilton, 4949 at Greenspoint, 255 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. East, Houston (281-875-4000 8SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. 408.330.0001. HR: $75. Prize: or 281-875-8991). SIDE EVENTS: Sat. (11/22) Scholastic 4SS, G/30 d5, Dr., Orange, CA 92868. $$50,000 b/o 500 entries, $25,000 guaranteed. $14,000 b/197 (75% guar). 6 sects: Open (2100+ FIDE rated): $2,000 1-day only); “TEXAS GUN-FIGHT” Blitz (Sat. night after Rd. 3). 5 Rds. G/5 In 6 sections. Open: $5000-2400-1000-300-150, U2450/Unr. $1000-300- 1,000 500 200, u2300 300 150. 1900-2099: $1000-500-200-150-120. d0. Separate room for Scholastic players and either trophy or medal will 150, U2300/Unr. $600-180-150. U2200, U2000, U1800 Each $4000- 1700-1899: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1500-1699: $1000-500-200-150- be awarded to each entrant. TEAM Trophies for Elementary, Intermedi- 2000-1000-300-150. U1600 $3000-1500-700-300-150. U1400/Unr: $2500- 120. 1300-1499: $1000-500-200-150-120. u1300: $1000-500-200-150- ate, and High School. 5 Sections. PRIZES: $10,000 b/200 full-paid ent. 1000-500-200-150, U1200 $1400-400-150 (not a separate section; U1200s 120. Unr max $200 exc in Open. EF: by 11/26: $109. Econ: $89 & 70% calc OPEN: $1400-800-500-300-200; U2200: $700-400; U2000: $800-400- also eligible for U1400 prizes), Unrated: $500-200 (Unrateds in this 200-100-50; U1800: $800-400-200-100-50; U1600/Unr*: $800-400-200- section eligible for these prizes only). Plus score bonus ($2,000 in chess 100-50; U1300: $400-300-200-100-50. *Unrated players may only win 50% store gift cards) every player who finishes with 4-1/2 points or better who of the prize fund except in the Open Sect. where they must pay full EF and didn’t place in the money prize wins a $20 gift certificate towards chess are eligible for full prize fund. Scholastic Sections: Open, U1300, U900, store - redeemable only onsite. Double Team (Mixed Doubles) Bonus U500. Prizes: Trophies to top 10 in each section (more trophies depend- Prizes: top combined score of two members, male and female teammates ing on pre-entries). Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir chess CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE awarded three prizes: $400-200-100. Average rating of the team must medal. Scholastic players may engage in both adult and scholastic tour- be below 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must Visit www.chesstour.com for late news, naments by registering for both tournaments (either 2-day or 3-day be formed at registration by at least one of the members; teammate pair- results, games, minimum ratings, entries, etc. To schedule in the adult tournament) and taking a 1/2-pt.bye for Rd. 2 in the ings is possible. EF: $200 by Nov. 28th, register by 10/16 save $50, be added to our email list, see chesscalendar.com. adult tournament. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide tro- register by 11/06 save $40, register by 11/20 save $20, U1400 save addi- phy and medal placements for winners of all Scholastic sections. EF: $79 Most tournaments have alternate schedules tional $10. $50 more for players rated under 2000 playing in Open, by 11/15; $89 at site; Unr. (U1600) and Jrs. (under 19 yrs of age and duel- playing less or more days than listed below. U1600 & U1400 save $10. No checks at door - cash only, credit card ing in U1300 or U1600 Sections) $49 by 11/15; $59 at site; Re-Entry Fee: Asterisk means full details in this issue- accepted for a $10 fee. SCCF membership $18 required for So Cal resi- $25 (avail. up to Rd. 4); Scholastic EF: $20 by 11/15; $25 at site; Blitz dents. 4-day schedule: Reg. closes 11am on 11/28, (Rounds 12:30-7:30, otherwise, see future issues or our website. EF $5. 3 re-entries or 2 Jr. entries count as one additional entry for prize 12:30-7:30, 10:30-5, 10-4:30). 3-day schedule: Reg. closes 9:30am on Events in red offer FIDE norm possibilities. fund). 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7pm, Rds. Fri. 8pm; Sat. 2-7, Sun. 10- 11/29, Rounds. 11-2:30-5-8pm (G/60 d5), schedules merge in Rd. 5 and ONLINE ENTRY: www.chessaction.com. 3. 2-day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8-8:30am, (Rds. Sat. 9-2-7, Sun. 10-3. compete for common prizes. Two byes max with advance notice. CCA min- Both schedules merge at Rd. 2. Scholastic. Schedule: (All 4 rds. G/30 d5— imum ratings and TD discretion used to protect you from improperly 10/9-14: Continental Class, Arlington VA* one day only, Sat., Nov 23). Reg. Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm, Rd. 1 at 1pm; rated players. November Rating Supplement used. Lectures and videos. 10/11-13: Los Angeles Open, Agoura Hills CA* Other rds. will follow immediately. Byes: Avail. all Rds. (commit before LOW room rates! Five minutes away from Disneyland Theme Park. HR: 10/18-20: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL* Rd. 3). HR: $74 for single or double (281-875-4000 or 281-875-8991), Mention SCC for $95 single or double, rates may go up after. Call 10/18-20: Eastern Team, Stamford CT* reserve by Nov 8 and mention Houston Chess Club tournament to assure Doubletree (714) 634-4500. Don’t be shut out; surrounding hotels in 11/1-3: Boardwalk Open, Galloway NJ* group rate. ENT: On-line registration, printable entry form, and more the area may be as high as $199/night; make your reservations early and detailed info at www.HoustonChessClub2000.com, or mail entry form to 11/15-17: Kings Island Open, Mason OH* be sure to ask for the special SCC rates; Doubletree sells out most week- HCC, 9000 Southwest Freeway, Ste.120, Houston, TX 77074. Info: 832- 11/15-17: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT* ends. Cutoff for special hotel rate/offer is Oct 31st. RESERVE NOW! 429-4180 or 713-773-2437. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). 11/29-12/1: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA* Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reserva- 12/1: National Congress Blitz, Philadelphia PA NOV. 23, MISSOURI tion, may be canceled 72 hours in advance without penalty. Parking cost 12/26-30: North American Open, Las Vegas NV* TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 $10. Info: organizing club - Chess Palace 714-899-3421, play@ameri- 12/29: North American Blitz, Las Vegas NV Western Missouri Open canopen.org. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 1/10-12: Boston Chess Congress, Boston MA* 4SS, G/55 d5. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45. Onsite reg/check-in: 8:30- 92845 or www.AmericanOpen.org. NS. W. F. 1//17-20: Golden State Open, Concord CA* Location: 9:30. Birchwood Church, 3883 Blue Ridge Blvd., Indep., MO 1/17-20: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA 64052. Total prize fund of $2,000 is guaranteed! Premier (1900 and Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 1/22-26: Foxwoods Open, Mashantucket CT* above) 250, 200, 150; 1900-2099: 150-100-50. Reserve: (Under 1900 and NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, TEXAS unrated) 1st 150-75-50-25, B/C/D/U1200 & Unr: 100-60-40. EF: $20 by TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 3/1-2: NY State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs NY 11/15, $30 cash only on site – more details www.chessmasterbob.com. 2013 DCC Fide Open X 3/7-9: Western Class Championships, Agoura Hills CA Bring set, board, clock – none supplied. Bob Holliman, PO Box 1871, Indep., 7SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, 3/14-16: Eastern Class Championships, Sturbridge MA MO 64055. Richardson, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Two Sched- 3/14-16: Mid-America Open, Saint Louis MO ules, 4 day or 3 day. Open Section $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated but uses 3/21-23: Southern Class, Orlando FL Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for awarding prizes. Default 4/16-20: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA NOV. 23, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discre- 5/22-26: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) tion. Contact us or USCF about registering for Fide before the event starts. 6/26-30: DC International, Arlington VA SuperSwiss $500-$250-$125. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $50, 6/28-29: World Open Under 13, Arlington VA 4SS, G/65 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prize: $1,000 b/44. plus $10 non-DCC membership fee if applicable. Small appearance fee 7/2-6: World Open, Arlington VA 1700+: $200-125-75, u1900 100 u1700: 200-100, u1500 100-50, u1300 to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get 50. Sched: Reg.: 8-8:45a. Rounds: 9-11:30-2-4:30. EF: $37 by 11/20, $52 7/18-20: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA appearance fee. Reserve section: Open to players rated below 1800 USCF. 7/18-20: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL onsite. NM/FM/IM/GM free by 11/13. Info: BayAreaChess.com/less This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF rules. swiss. NS. NC. 8/1-3: Southern Open, Orlando FL Reserve: Open to USCF U1800. EF: $30 plus $10 non Dallas Chess Club 8/8-10: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA A State Championship Event! membership fee if applicable. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and For later events, see chesstour.com. NOV. 23, PENNSYLVANIA if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Registration: 4 day 2013 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) 5:00 - 5:45 on Thurs 11/28. Rds.: Thurs 6 pm, Friday 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm,

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prize (not avail in Open). Onsite +$20, Playup +$20. r/e $40. Rfnd fee with Co-Sponsorship from Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 6-SS (5- Detroit, MI 48201, (313) 237-1589. Easy access to Grand River Exit from $20. GMs/IMs free by 11/19: prize-EF. Nov 13 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc SS in U1000 Section). 4 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400, U1000. OK I-94, I-96, I-75 and M-10 (Lodge Freeway). See www.mapquest.com for to place players. Sched: 3-day Reg. F 10-11, Rds. F/Sa 11:30 5:30, Su to play up. Top Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $10,000. 80% Guar. directions. Reservations: MCO Chess Rate $119 (reg. $249!) by Fri, Nov. 10 3:30; 2-day Reg. Sa 9-9:30, Rds. Sa 10 12:30 2:50 5:30, Su 10 3:30. per section. SITE: New Detroit’s FABULOUS MOTOR CITY CASINO 15th, for this great rate! Reserve online at www.motorcitycasino.com OR Max 2 1/2-pt byes, comn bef rd. 3. Ent: Online or mail. Info: http://Bay HOTEL, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 (Directions and call toll-free, 1-866-STAY-MCC (866-782-9622). Info, Ent: Dr. Ed Mandell, AreaChess.com/tg. E: [email protected]. T: 408.409.6596. NS. Lodging Info below). All Sections except U1000 have 2-Day & 3-Day (586) 558-4790, All The King’s Men Chess, 27170 Dequindre Rd., Warren, NC. W. Schedules. No Re-Entries in OPEN or U1000 Sections. Up to three 1/2- MI 48092, Fax, (586) 558-2046. Email: [email protected]. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! pt. byes available (2 in U1000 Sect.); must be requested before start of An American Classic! NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, ILLINOIS RD. 4 (RD. 3 in U1000 Sect.). Sections merge after RD. 3. Unrated eligi- A Heritage Event! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) ble ONLY for Overall prizes in ALL sections; can play in any section. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Greater Midwest Class Championships - $10,000 Guaranteed! USCF and a STATE memberships required; can be purchased on site. EF by Mon., 11/18 not 11/11(add $10 after);AFTER MON, 11/18 (add $20 NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, PENNSYLVANIA Weekend after Thanksgiving! 6R-SS. Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel, 9300 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) W Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018. $5 all day parking - walking dis- after):OPEN SECTION: IMs and GMs Free ($100 EF deducted from 44th annual National Chess Congress tance to a dozen restaurants and a 16 screen movie theater. Less than prize): 3-DAY: $113. 2-DAY: $112. No Re-Entries Allowed.U1800 SEC- 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/50 d5). Trophy sections 2 miles from The Rivers Casino, and a twenty minute ride to Lake Michi- TION: 3-DAY: $83. 2-DAY: $82. Re-Entries: $50. U1400 SECTION: play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/30-12/1, G/50 d5. At the upscale, gan and downtown Chicago. $10,000 guaranteed prize fund - GM 3-DAY: $63. 2-DAY: $62. Re-Entries: $40. U1000 SECTION (1-Day luxurious Loews Philadelphia Hotel, rated 4 diamonds by AAA, 1200 Dmitry Gurevich, GM Mesgen Amanov and IM Florin Felecan are confirmed 0nly): $30. TL:OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sections: 3-Day Schedule: RDS. Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. $35,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. participants! In 5 sections: 3-day Game-90 + 30/sec increments, 2-day 1-4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5 SD/30. 2-Day Schedule: RDS. 1-3, In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under Game-45 + 5/sec increments for Rds. 1-3 then merge in Rd. 4. Master G/40 d5, RD. 4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. U1000 Section: 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-700-400-200, clear win or 1st on / Expert (2000/up): $1500-1000-500-400, top U2300, U2200, U2100 1-Day Schedule (Sat. only): G/25 d0. REG: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 9- tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000- $300 each. FIDE rated. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $700-500-400-200-100. 11am. 2-Day and 1-Day Schedules: Sat, 8:30-10am. RDS.: 3-Day 500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: FIDE rated. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $600-400-300-200-100. Class C Schedule: Fri, 12, 6. Sat, 11, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: OPEN, $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under (1400-1599/Unr): $500-300-200-100-50. Class D and below (1399 and U1800, U1400 Sections: Sat, 11, 1, 3, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. U1000 Section 1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1600-800-400-300-200. below/Unr): $400-300-200-100-50. Rated players may play up one sec- (5-SS): Sat, 10:40, 12:20, 2, 3:30, 6. ATULYA SHETTY LECTURE on Sat, Under 1000: Trophies to top 10. Under 800: Trophies to top 10. Under tion for $25. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 D, $200 C, $300 5-6pm ($10). Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode while 600:Trophies to top 10; unrated age 15/over may not enter Under 600. B, or $400 A. EF: $89 online or postmarked by 10/19, $99 online or in tournament room. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or game Unrated may not win over $250 in U1200, $400 in U1400, $600 in U1600, postmarked by 11/16, $129 thereafter. No checks at site, credit cards OK. forfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfei- $800 in U1800, or $1000 in U2000. NEW mixed doubles prizes: best Club Group Discount Special - 5 entries for the price of 4 if all in the same ture for 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected to expulsion for the male-female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $2000- envelope by early registration cut-off (10/19). Re-entry $50. 3-day remainder of the event for any offense. Headphones cannot be used if 1000-600-400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play schedule: Reg. ends Fri 9:30 am, rds. Fri/Sat/Sun 10am and 4pm. 2-day opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in the last round by in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both play- schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9:30 am, rds. 10am, 12pm, 2pm, then Merge with players with a plus score. Player must be willing to present same to TDs ers begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Student/ 3-day in Rd. 4. Bye: up to 2. Last rd bye must commit by end of Rd. 2 and for examination at any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from Alumni trophies to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) represent- not retractable. Side Events: GM Gurevich Simul Friday 8:30pm, Game- tournament without refund. Rules Posted at Site. $$10,000 OVERALL. ing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. 3 + 2/sec increment Blitz (USCF/FIDE rated) Saturday 8:30pm - $20/each. OPEN: $4,400 (80% guar. b/50): 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,500-$900-$600; TOP Top 7 sections entry fee:$118 online at chessaction.com by 11/27, $125 HR: $99-99, 847-696-1234, reserve by 11/15 or rate may increase. Ent: U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800/UNR: $350 EACH. U1800: $3,300 (80% guar. phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/27 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123, www.nachess.org/gmclass or North American Chess Association, 4957 b/50): 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,200-$700-$400; 1st-2nd, TOP U1600, U1400/UNR: 2-day $122 mailed by 11/20 $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before Oakton St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Questions: [email protected], $300-$200. U1400: $2,300 (80% guar. b/50): 1st-2nd-3rd, $700-$500- game. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available on tournament days only 847-272-1352. Advance entries posted at $300; 1st-2nd TOP U1200, U1000/UNR, $250-$150. U1000: Large in Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 entry fee: $28 online www.nachess.org/gmclass (online entries posted instantly). Chess Ven- Trophies for TOP 5 Overall and 1st-2nd TOP U800, U600, UNR. Medals at chessaction.com by 11/27, $35 phoned by 11/27 (406-896-2038, no dor onsite. Boards, sets, and clocks provided for the main event. None to everyone in U1000 section scoring 3.5 pts or more! Biggest questions), $32 mailed by 11/20, $40 at tmt. All: No checks at site, for skittles. Upset in OPEN, U1800 and U1400 sections get choice of Mechan- credit cards OK. Online EF $3 less to PSCF members. Special 1 year USCF Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! ical or Quartz Clock!Chief Sr. TD: GM Ben Finegold; Asst Sr. TD: Dr. dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24, MICHIGAN Ed Mandell. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! None supplied except for Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) U1000 section; will be available for sale by Book Vendor on site. Direc- Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends 2013 Motor City Open - NOTE DATE CHANGE tions & Lodging: MOTOR CITY CASINO HOTEL, 2901 Grand River Ave., Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day top 7 sec-

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tions schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035 - Park free. Prize $5,000 b/97 guar 60%. 600-500-500, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $300, top FIDE 10 & 3:30. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE rated) $1,000 400 200 u2300: 200 100. 1600-1999 Under 2500/Unr $2500-1200. FIDE. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000- 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds; $700 300 100 u1800: 300 100 100, u1600 $700 300 100 u1400: 100 100, 1200-900-700- 600- 500-400-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $7000-4000-2000- limit 3, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $98- u1200: 100 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Dec 13 Supp, CCA min & TD disc. 1200-900-700-600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $2500. Under 98-123, 215-627-1200, reserve by 11/15 not 11/16 or rate may increase. EF: 79 by 12/10, 12/11-onsite +20. Playup +20. Econ: EF-20 w/60% prz. 1900: $7000-4000-2000-1200- 900-700- 600-500-400-400, no unrated may Parking: Hotel has valet parking only, with a special chess rate of GM, IM, FM, NM $0 by 10/3: prize-EF. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 9-9:15a. win over $1800. Under 1700: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500- $30/day. Many parking lots nearby charge much less, with rates lowest Rounds: 2000+: F 7p, Sa 9:30 2 6:30, Su 9:30 2p. u2000: F 7p, Sa 9:30 400-400, no unrated may win over $1300. Under 1500: $6000-3000-1500- on the weekend. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St (1 block from Shera- 2 5:30, Su 9:30 1p (2-day Sa 9:30 11:45 & merge). Info http://BayArea 1000-800-700-600-500- 400- 400, no unrated may win over $900. Under ton Hotel) is about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Car rental: Chess.com/champs. E: [email protected] NS. NC. 1250: $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chess- A Heritage Event! (no unr) $1000-500, no unrated may win over $500. No separate U1000 tour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! section; players under 1000 in U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000 NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chess prizes; receive larger if winning both. Prize limits: 1) Players with under DEC. 13-15 AND DEC. 21-22, NEW YORK 26 games played as of 12/13 list may not win over $1500 U1250, $3000 tour.info, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com (online TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) entries posted instantly). Chess Magnet School JGP for top 7 sections. 97th Annual Marshall Chess Club Championship! U1500 or U1700. Games rated too late for 12/13 list not counted. 2) If DECEMBER RATINGS USED. 9-SS, 40/120 d5, SD/60 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St., NYC: 212-477- post-event rating posted 12/20/12-12/20/13 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 3) Balance of any limited prize Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 3716. Open to members and nonmembers rated 2200+ (currently or in the past), FIDE title holders, qualifiers from Marshall Amateur Champi- goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $245 online at chess- NOV. 30-DEC. 1, MISSOURI action.com by 10/15, $275 online at chessaction.com by 12/20, $280 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 onship Dec. 6-8, and seeded players. $$4600 Gtd: $2000-$1000-$500- 4th Annual Thanksgiving Open (FIDE Rated) $350-$150, U 2400/unr $250, U 2300 $200, U 2200 $150. Title of 2013 phoned by 12/20 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), 5-day $250, 4-day $249, 3-day $248 mailed by 10/15, 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day 5SS, G/115 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Marshall Chess Club Champion to highest-scoring Club member. EF: $278 mailed by 12/15, $300 online until two hours before round 1 or at Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $150, members $125 if received by 12/12, all $20 more at site. GMs free. $60, $50 for annual members of the club if registered by 11/23. 3 Sec- Reg.: 4:30–5:30pm 12/14; rounds 6pm 12/13, 11am & 5:30pm 12/14, site. No phone entry after 12/20. Open Section EF $100 more to US Under 1250 Section EF: tions: Open, U1800, U1400. PF: $3,000 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!! 12/15, 12/21, 12/22. Two byes available, must request at registration, players if not FIDE rated 2200/over. All $120 Seniors 65/over in U1500/over: Open Section: (FIDE Rated) $600-$400-$300. U2300: $250-$150. U2000: no byes on 12/22. FIDE. IM/GM norms may be possible, no byes for norm less than above. All $120 less than $125-$100. Under 1800 Section: $250-$150-$100. U1400 Section: aspirants. www.marshallchessclub.org. above. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GMs free; $150 from prize. IMs & WGMs $150; $100 from prize. All: No checks at site, credit $200-$150-$125-$100. Winner of each Section qualifies for 2014 Club Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Championship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7. Sunday: 10 & 2:30. Two 1/2 cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. DEC. 21-22, VIRGINIA point byes if declared before round 2. MCA Membership required from Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saint- 4th Annual Sterling Chess December! louischessclub.org. Info: 314-361-CHESS [email protected]. 5-day reg. ends 12/26 10 am, rds. 12/26-28 12 noon & 6:15 pm, 12/29 Embassy Suites Dulles–North; 44610 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn, VA 20147. 10 am & 4 pm, 12/30 10 am. 4-day reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds. 12/26 DEC. 2, NEW JERSEY Six sections plus Quads. FIDE-Rated section, Dec. 21-22 (open to all 6:15 pm, 12/27-28 12 & 6:15, 12/29 10 & 4. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) FIDE-rated players and USCF 1600 and higher): 4SS, G/115 d5. $550 Gtd., am, rds. 12/27 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6:15 pm, 12/28 12 & 6:15, 12/29 10 & Viking Swiss, two sections (QC) $250/$150/$100; top U2000 $50. Rds.: Sat. 11:15, 3:45; Sun. 11:15, 3:45. 4. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 rounds; Open must commit before rd. Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 5SS, G/15 d2, U1900 section, Dec. 21: 4SS, G/61 d5. $100/$60/$40; top U1700 $35. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $97-97, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may G$$150, 100, 50. $50 minimun to top Exp, A, and U1600. No duplicates Rds.: Sat. 11:15, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. U1600, Dec. 21: 4SS, G/50 d5, increase if not reserved by 11/22, all rooms in chess block may sell out or pooling. Reg.: 7pm. EF: $25 online entryfeerus.com or $30 cash at site. $50/$30; top U1400 $25. Rds.: Sat. 11:15, 1:45, 4:00, 6:15. U1300 Dec. about 11/7. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel is most PCNJ members get $5 refund. Annual dues $1 online only. Kids Kwik 21: 4SS, G/40 d5, trophy for first, medals for second, top U1100. Rds.: convenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through chess- Swiss: U1200, K-8, 4SS, G/10 d2, EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com, or Sat. 11:15, 1:15, 3:00, 4:45. U1000: 4SS, G/25 d5. Trophy for first, tour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ratings: FIDE used $10 at site. Trophy top 5, Awards to all. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, chess@ medals for second, top U800. Rds.: Sat. 11:15, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15. U700: in Open, Dec 2013 official USCF in others. For foreign in U2300 & below, goes.com or read entryfeesRus.com. Web. 4SS, G/25 d5. Trophy for first, medals for second, top U500. Rds.: Sat. see www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. Highest of multiple ratings Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 11:15, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15. Sunday Quads, Dec. 22: Four-player sections usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be Rds.: DEC. 6-8 OR 7-8, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN based on rating. 3RR, G/75 d5/ $25 for first each quad. Sun. expelled. Special rules: In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 11:15, 2:30, 5:45. Byes: Half-point in swiss, any round; must commit before or more and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, or cell- 2nd Annual East Bay Open end of second round. Players with more than one bye are not eligible for phones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission, 5SS, 30/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d5). Crowne Plaza, 45 prizes. No byes in quads. EF: FIDE-Rated $50; U1900 $35; U1600 $30; and must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Direc- John Glenn Dr., Concord, CA 94520. Near I-680; free parking; free hotel U1300, U1000, U700, and Quads, $25. All, early bird rate $5 less till noon tor. Blitz 12/29 10:45 pm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, BART shuttle. Prize Fund: $5,500 b/110, $3,700 guaranteed (top 3 in Open Wednesday 12/18, $5 more on site. Unrateds free. Doors open 10 a.m. NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15 and 50% all others). 4 sections. Open: $1000-600-300-200, (U2200: Register online at www.meetup.com/sterling-chess-tournaments. Pay on service fee for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com $200-100). U2000: $500-250-100, (U1800: $200-100). U1600: $500-250- website. Info: [email protected]. Top two swiss sections (online entries posted instantly). are Chess Magnet School JGP. 100, (U1400 $150-50). U1200: $400-200-100, (U1000 $150-50). Unrated A Heritage Event! players eligible for 100% of Open prizes and 50% of all others. EF: 3-day An American Classic! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $79, 2-day $78 postmarked by 11/23/13 after which add $15 for EF 3 day Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 27-29 OR 28-29, NEW YORK $94, 2-day $93. Unrated: $59 posted by 11/23/13 or add $15 after. Play DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) up $15. GMs/IMs free, Prize-EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri 6-6:45pm. Rds. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 32nd annual Empire City Open Fri 7 pm, Sat 11am & 4:30pm; Sun 10am & 3:30pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. 23rd annual North American Open 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/40 d10). New Yorker Sat 9-10:30 am. Rds. Sat 11am, 1:30pm & 4:30pm, Sun 10am & 3:30pm. Open Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms pos- Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St., across from Penn Station, New York Byes: Max 2 half point byes, last round bye must request with entry. HR: sible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not FIDE rated 10001. $12,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $1200-600- room rate $84, phone (877) 276-4600 ext. 3777 Group Code: EBO; reserve 2200/over. Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 300-200, clear or tiebreak win $50 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $500-250. by 11/22/13 or rate may increase. Entry: checks or money orders pay (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas FIDE. Under 2200: $1000-500-250-150, top U2000/Unr $500-250. Under to Contra Costa Chess Club, mail C/O John Treshler, 1508 HaviLand Ct., Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Prizes $120,000 based on 600 paid 1900: $1000-500-250-150, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1600: Clayton, CA 94517. Credit Cards ok only at site. Entry Form, Flyer, Advance entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs & U1250 Section count as $800-400-200-100, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300: $300-200- Entries see link on www.ccchess.com. Contact: contracostachess@gmail. half entries), else in proportion; $90,000 minimum (75% each prize) guar- 100, trophies to first 5, top U1000, U800, Unr. Unrated may not win over com or [email protected] or J. Treshler at (925) 334-0081; J. Sefton anteed. In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-700- $150 in U1300, $300 U1600, or $500 U1900. Mixed doubles bonus at (925) 330-1985 or N. Zagorac at (925) 588-5575. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 7-8, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 4th Annual Fairfax Open 4-SS, 40/2, SD/55 d5. Best Western Fairfax City, 3535 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 (I-66, Exit 60 to VA 123 South, left at first light, hotel on left). $$G 1800 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED in 3 sections. ICCF WORLD CUP 20 Open: FIDE rated, 420-210-125, U2200 125, U2000 125. Reserve: Open to U1900, 225-120, U1700 120. Booster: Open to U1400/UNR, 150-90, U1200 90. EF: $48 by PayPal or check if rcvd by 12/2; $60 cash or check ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRELIMINARIES at site. Reg.: 12/7 7:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-4, 9:30-4. One half-point bye avail- able, must commit by beginning of Round 2. ENT: PayPal to info@fairfax open.com, or checks payable and addressed to Brennan Price, 1021 N. Entries will be accepted until 1 November 2013. Garfield St., Apt. 432, Arlington, VA 22201-2565. Info: info@fairfax open.com, www.fairfaxopen.com. DEC. 8, NEW JERSEY The start date is 31 November 2013. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Early Winter 2013 Open Champi- Close date for the Prelims is 31 May 2015. onship Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/60 d5. USCF Membership Semifinals will start 30 September 2015 Required. Prize Fund: 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg Ends at 9 AM Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before Finals 30 September 2017 the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Dec 4th) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. INFO: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. $$b/40: Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, Players may enter by Direct Entry at 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Membership checks payable to: Inter- national Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New http://www.iccf-webchess.com/ Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! or contact Corky Schakel at DEC. 13-15 OR 14-15, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) [email protected] Winter Championship 6SS (2000+ G/90 +30, u2000 G/90 d5) 2day rds. 1-2 G/55 d5. 1639A

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prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sec- different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before approx. $5/day Saturday & Sunday, $18/day other days. Car rental: Avis, tions: $600-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: 800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633 or reserve through chesstour.com. Ent: may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but pos- Re-entry $50, not available in Premier. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, www.chesstour.com, 347-201- sible. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at www.chessaction.com by 12/24, Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at $115 phoned by 12/18 (406-896-2038, no questions), 3-day $113, 2-day 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). $112 if check mailed by 12/18, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult before rd 1. GMs free; $90 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: All $50 $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 An American Classic! less than top 4 sections EF. All: Re-entry $50, not available in Open. No pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes available JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, CONNECTICUT if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with all rounds, limit 2 byes, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic rd 3. HR: $79-79, 617-568-1234, request chess rate, reserve by 12/22 12th annual Foxwoods Open $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Open Section, Jan 22-26: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. FIDE rated, GM & IM 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 10 am. Rds. Fri 11 & 5, Sat 11 & 5, Sun Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, norms possible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not FIDE 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am. Rds. Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, rated 2200/over. Other Sections, Jan 23-26 or 24-26: 7SS, 40/2, & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessac- SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-4 G/50 d10). Foxwoods Resort Casino must commit before rd. 2, others before rd 4. HR: $279-279-309, 1-800- tion.com (Online entries posted instantly). & Hotel, Rt 2, Mashantucket, CT 06339 (I-95 to Exit 92 to Rt. 2 West, or I-395 to Exit 85 to Rt. 164 to Rt. 2 East). Free parking. 45 miles from T.F. 764-4680, 212-971-0101, reserve by 12/4 or rate may increase, ask for Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Continental Chess Association rate. Ent: chessaction.com or Continen- Green Airport (Providence, RI), 14 miles from Groton/New London Air- Questions: JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN port; for shuttle from New London Amtrak station call 1-800-USA-RAIL. tal Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge Bus transportation: 1-888-BUS2FOX. Free shuttle to Mashantucket Pequot 5th annual Golden State Open Museum, largest Native American museum in USA. Prizes $80,000 for refunds. Advance entries posted at www.chessaction.com (online 7SS. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr., Concord, CA 94520 (free BART entries posted instantly). based on 520 paid entries (Seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs & for- shuttle). 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/70 d10, 2-day eign FIDE count as half entries), else proportional, minimum $40,000 (50% DEC. 29, NEW JERSEY option except in Open Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). $25,000 prize fund of each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections: Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) unconditionally guaranteed. In 6 sections. Open, open to all. $3000- 800-700-600-500-400-300, FIDE U2400/Unr $3000-1500. Clear or tiebreak Chessmas Open - in two sections 1500-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top U2350/Unr winner gets free room at 2015 Foxwoods Open, if held (if not held, prize CPNJ Event. Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset (exit 10 $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: $1600-800-500-400-300, top U2050/Unr replaced by free room at Continental Class). Under 2200, Under 2000, off I-287). 4-SS. G/60 d5. G$$: $300-200-150-100. Minimum $75 to top $600-300. Under 1900: $1600-800-500-400-300, top U1750 (no unr) Under 1800: each $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Expert, Class A, U1800. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $48 at $500-250. Under 1600: $1200-600-400-300-300, top U1450 (no unr) Under 1600: $4000-2000-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under entryfeesrus.com. EF: $55 cash at site. 1499 Chessmas Open (U1500) $400-200. Under 1300: $1000-600-400-300-200, top U1150 (no unr) 1400: $3000-1500-900-700-600-500-400-300-300-300, top Under 1200 4-SS, G/60 d5, $200-100-50. b/16 Minimum $50 top Class U1400, $300-150. Under 1000: $400-200-120-80, trophies to first 3, top U800, (no unrated) $1000-500. No separate U1200 Section; players under 1200 U1300, U1100. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $33 at entryfees U600, Unr. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter any section, with play for both U1400 and U1200 prizes; receive larger if winning both. Prize rus.com or $40 cash at site. Both Sections. Reg.: 9-10am, 12/29. maximum prize U1000 $150, U1300 $400, U1600 $600, U1900 $800. limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of 1/14 official Starts: 10am then ASAP with lunch break. Special CPNJ $5 refunds to Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com- rating may not win over $1500 in U1400, $2500 in U1600 or U1800. members. See entryfeesrus.com. Info: Ken, [email protected], 908-619- bined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average must be under Games rated too late for 1/14 list not counted. 2) If any post-event rat- 8621. NC. W. Web. 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at ing posted 1/21/13-1/21/14 was more than 30 points over section site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings DEC. 29, NEVADA maximum, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) can- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) avoided but possible. EF: $133 online at chessaction.com by 1/15, $140 not win over $800 U1400, $1200 U1600, $1600 U1800, or $2000 U2000. North American Open Blitz (BLZ) phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/15 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $139, 4) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. EF: $225 online 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Ballys Casino Resort (see North 3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 1/7, all $150 at site, or online until 2 at chessaction.com by 1/20, $235 phoned by 1/20 (406-896-2038, entry American Open). $2500 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open: $400- hours before rd 1. GMs free, $120 deducted from prize. U1000 Section only, no questions), 5-day $235, 4-day $234, 3-day $233 if mailed by 200-150, U2300/Unr $240-120, U2100/Unr $220-110. Under 1900: EF: $53 online at chessaction.com by 1/15 or mailed by 1/7, $70 at site 1/13, all $250 at site. Open Section $100 more to US players not FIDE $300-150-100, U1700 $180-100, U1500 $150, U1300 $80. EF: $40, at site or online until 2 hours before rd 1. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper rated 2200/over. GMs free in Open; $150 deducted from prize. IMs & only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:45, 10:30, 11:15, 11:45, magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young WGMs in Open: $25 at chessaction.com by 1/20, $50 at site or online 12:15. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, by 5 pm 1/22; $150 deducted from prize. Foreign FIDE rated players & prizes. Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. Online or in Open: $115 at chessaction.com by 1/20, $140 at site or online by 5 mailed EF $5 less to CalChess members. 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends pm 1/22; $100 deducted from prize. Seniors age 65/over: EF $100 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day JAN. 2-8, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN less, except for GMs, IMs, WGMs & FIDE foreign. Online EF $4 less to schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, CSCA members. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10 Bay Area International org ratings used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 3:45 pm & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 3:30 pm. Byes: OK all, paper magazine if paid with entry: online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, 9SSx40/90 SD/30 +30. Hilton, 4949 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, limit 2; Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Unofficial CA 95054. 408-330-0001. HR: $79. GM & IM norms possible! Min 2000 Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open FIDE or 2200 USCF reqd. Prizes $8,000 ($7,500 Guar): $$3000 1500 ratings: See chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $92-92, 877-276- 1000, u2500 $$1000, u2300 $$1000. Mixed Doubles $100 x number of Section to Open Section. 5-day Open Section schedule: Reg. ends 4600, 925-825-7700, reserve by 1/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Wed 6:15 pm, rds. Wed. 7:15 pm, Thu 1 & 7:15, Fri 12 & 6:15, Sat 11 & teams entered. EF: by 9/15: GMs, foreign IMs, 2500+: Free; 2450-2499: Ent: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Continental Chess, Box 249, 5:15, Sun 10 & 4. 4-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6:15 $75; 2400-2450 $125; 2350-2399: $175; 2300-2350 $225; 2250-2299: Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, $275; 2200-2250 $325; 2100-2199: $375; 2000-2099 $425; u2000: $500; pm, rds. Thu 7:15 pm, Fri 12 & 6:15, Sat 11 & 5:15, Sun 10 & 4. 3-day 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:30 pm, rds. Fri 8:30 pm, Sat Unr: $700; $75 disc to all non-US Fed players. Add $50 after 9/15, Add at chessaction.com. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none supplied. $100 after 11/1. FIDE ratings used for EF/pairings/prizes. Sched: Rds. 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6:15, Sun 10 & 4. 4-day & 3-day merge & compete for 1/2-8: 5p; 1/3, 1/5: 10a. Orgs: Arun Sharma & Salman Azhar. Info: http:// A Heritage Event! same prizes. Byes: all; limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit sfinternationalchess.org. E: [email protected]. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possi- ble- none supplied. HR: MGM Grand, Great Cedar Hotel or Two Trees Inn, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) $129-129, no resort fee. 1-800-FOXWOOD, must reserve by 1/8. Car JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, MASSACHUSETTS 46th annual Liberty Bell Open rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option at chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE used in Open, Jan. 2014 official USCF 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress in U2100 to U1000, rds. 1-4 G/30 d5). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market St., 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/70 d10). Hyatt Harbor- in others. For foreign in U2200 & below, see www.chesstour.com/foreign- Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries (re-entries, GMs & ratings.htm. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to side at Logan Airport, 101 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128. Free U1000 section count 50%), else in proportion, except minimum 70% of parking. Prizes $12,000 based on 220 paid entries (U1300 & re-entries disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. Special rules: Play- each prize guaranteed. In 2006 to 2013, the tournament had over 320 paid ers must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by count 60%), minimum $8,000 (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections. entries each year and the $20,000 projected prize fund was increased in Premier: Director. In round 4 or after, players with scores of over 80% and their Open to 2000/over or players with USCF life titles of First proportion. In 7 sections. Open: $1700-1000-500-400-300, 1st clear or Category or over. $1000-500-300-200, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, opponents may not use headphones, earphones or cellphones or go to on tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE. Under 2100: top U2300 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2100: $800-400-300-200. Under a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continen- $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $800-400-300-200. Under 1700: $800-400-300-200. Under 1500: tal Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 347-201-2269, 1700: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1500: $900-500-400-300-200. $700-400-300-200. Under 1300: $400-250-150-100. Unrated may not win www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will Under 1300: $800-500-400-300-200. Under 1000: $300-200-120-100-80, over $200 in U1300, $400 U1500 or $600 U1700. Top 5 sections EF: $87 be posted at chessaction.com. trophies to first 3, top U800, U600, Unr. Unrated may enter any section, online at chessaction.com by 1/8, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/8, A Heritage Event! 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 12/31, $100 at site or online until but may not win over $200 in U1000, $500 U1300, $700 U1500, or $900 U1700. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 2 hours before round 1. GMs free; $80 from prize. Under 1300 Section JAN. 24-26 OR 25-26, OHIO EF: All $40 less than above. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800- 37th Cardinal Open, Columbus 400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; team- mate pairings avoided but possible. Top 6 sections EF: $108 online at 5-SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5 (2-day rds. 1&2 G/75 d5). Sets provided, bring chessaction.com 10/19-1/15, $120 phoned by 1/8 (406-896-2038, entry clocks. 1 bye any round. $10,000 in 5 sections, 1st 4 prizes guaranteed, only, no questions), 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed others b/200 paid entries (re-entries=1/3), prizes added if more! OCA by 1/8, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours Grand Prix. Open (FIDE) $1200-800-500-400, $100 bonus to 1st (clear or before rd. 1. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. U1000 Section EF: All tiebreak), all gtd; U2300 $480-320; U2100 $900-450-200-100; U1800 WARNING! $50 less than top 6 sections EF. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usu- $900-450-200-100; U1500 $700-350-175-100; U1200 $700-350-175- ally used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine 100; upset $50/section. Unrateds limited to 3rd prize except in Open. EF THE USE OF A CELL PHONE IN THE if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, $90 if recd by 1/17, then $100; re-entry $30; no checks onsite. Free to IM/GM, $90 deducted from winnings (waived if 200 paid entries). OH res- TOURNAMENT ROOM IS PROHIBITED! Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. PSCF members: online entry $3 less. Re-entry (no idents OCA membership reqd. 3-day: Reg Fri 5-6:30pm, Rds. 7pm; Sat AT MOST TOURNAMENTS! IF YOUR Open to Open) $60. 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, 10:45-5:45; Sun 9:30-4:30. 2-day: Reg Sat 9-10:15, Rds. 10:45-2 then Sat 11 & 5, Sun 11 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat merge w/3-day. Blitz tourny Sat eve. Enter FOTK Chess Club, 2720 Air- CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1:30 & 5, Sun 11 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day sched- port Dr., Columbus, OH 43219. Site: Embassy Suites Hotel, 2886 Airport GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE ule (no Open Section): Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-1:30-3-5, Dr., Columbus, OH 43219, 614-536-0209, $109/night chess rate thru Jan Mon 10-3:30. Bye: all, limit 3, Open must commit before rd. 2, others 17, 4/room, incl full bkfst & mgr reception. Full details/entry form: SEVERELY PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN before rd. 4. HR: $98-98-98-98, 1-800-SONESTA, 617-806-4653, request www.neilley.com/chess, online entry available, info [email protected], Continental Chess rate, reserve by Jan 3 or rate may increase. Parking: 614-314-1102, leave message. NS, W. FORFEITED! TURN IT OFF! Chess rate at Sonesta approx. $20/day (half of normal rate). Gateway A Heritage Event! Parking at 1540 Vine, near Sheraton Hotel and 7 blocks from Sonesta, is Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!

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JAN. 24-26, NORTH CAROLINA OCT. 19, Chess4Less Bay Area Quads - PK-12 DEC. 21, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12) TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 3x G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w 3xG/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w Land of the Sky XXVII + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 10/16, 34 + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 12/18, 34 5SS, 40/120,SD/30 d5 (U12 is G/90 d5). Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. One Resort Dr., Asheville, NC 28806. Weekend before Super Bowl. $20,000 OCT. 19, Chess4Less Bay Area Swiss - PK-12 DEC. 21, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12) b/320 $11,000 gtd. Open (FIDE-rated, 2/3 gtd): $2400-1200-600-500- 4SS, G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies teams & 4SS, G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies teams & 400. U2300 $600-300. Asheville (Under 2200): $1600-800-400. + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF: 19 by players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF: 1999-1900,1899-1800, U1800 $600-300 each; Unrated: $75. Buncombe 10/16, 34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. 19 by 12/18, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. (Under 1700): $1600-800-400. 1599-1500, 1499-1400, 1399-1300, Under NC. 1300 $600-300 each; Unrated: $75. U12 (Under 1200): $800-400-200. OCT. 19, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #1 U1000: $300-150 Unrated: $75. Biggest Upset in Tmnt: $25. EF (Open, Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open Asheville, Buncombe): $84 by 1/17. GMs/IMs free ($94 deducted from Sections: U900 G/30 d5; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: (NV) prize). EF:(U12): $42 by 1/17. “No-prize” EF for under age 18 in www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads13-GP/. Open to all See Grand Prix. Asheville, Buncombe, U12: $21 (no discounts). Unrated EF in Asheville, scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirsh- JAN. 2-8, Bay Area International Buncombe, U12: $21 (no discounts, eligible for unrated prize only). See Grand Prix. ALL: On-site entries $10 more. Discounts (pre-reg or on-site, one per ner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358. , 5th annual Golden State Open player): $10 off for players new to Land of the Sky, 2nd family member, OCT. 26, 2013 U.S. Game/30 Championship JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20 or Under 18. Add $21 to play in a section more than 200 points above your See Nationals. See Grand Prix. rating. Rds.: 1st rd. either Fri 7pm or Sat 9am (G/90, d5), then Sat 1pm - 7pm, Sun 9am - 3pm. One 1/2 pt bye avail rds. 1-4, declare by rd. 2. OCT. 27, 2013 U.S. Game/60 Championship BLITZ: 10RR, G/5 d0. Sat 10 am EF: $20. 100% of entry fees paid in prizes. See Nationals. California, Southern Top section USCF- and FIDE-rated. ENT: WW, PO Box 1123, Weaverville, NOV. 3, Bay Area Chess Fremont Blitz (BLZ) The Los Angeles Chess Club NC 28787, 828-645-4215, fax: 828-645-4216. HR: $89 for up to four 10xG/5 d0. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Reg.: 5-5:45p. Games The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * occupants. Reserve early at 828-254-3211 or 800-733-3211 and mention 6-8pm. 2 Sects: Prizes: Regular (Adults & Adv. kids): 75% of EFs; Kids: www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Intermediate class tournament. INFO: Wilder Wadford, [email protected] www.nc Trophies for + score, medals to others. EF: $10 by 11/1, 12 onsite. Info: + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tourna- chess.org. http://BayAreaChess.com/blitz. E: [email protected]. NS. NC. ments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Inter- NOV. 3, Bay Area Chess Fremont Kids Quads (PK-12) mediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, 3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w CA 90025 * (310) 795-5710. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: $25 by 11/1, $40 Monica& Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant). Group Classes onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W. * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Regional NOV. 3, Bay Area Chess Fremont Kids Swiss (PK-12) Beverly Hills Chess Club 4SSxG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: teams Join the elite group of chess enthusiasts! Curriculum based instruction & players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: $33 by from ages 3 and above, Privates, Lectures, Blitz, Simuls, Open & Scholas- 11/1, $48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W. tic tournaments, Camps, Adult events, Member-only events and more... Alabama Open T, TH, F, Sat, Sun (hours vary). 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Bev- NOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, Southern California Cross Class Champi- erly Hills, CA 90211. In the Beverly Hills Plaza (Corner of Lapeer Dr. & Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! onship (CA-S) Olympic) 310-274-7873, email us at [email protected], website OCT. 26, Halloween Classic - 5th Annual See Grand Prix. www.bhchessclub.com. 4SS, TC: G/70 d5. University of Alabama Huntsville. 1410 Ben Graves NOV. 9, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #2 Dr., Huntsville, AL 35816. Open (PF: $$b/20): $250-150-X:125-A:125-B:100. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two , LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 Reserve (PF: $$b/15): $200-125—D:125-E:100. Rds.: 9-11:45-3-5:30. Sections: U900 G/30 d5; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: OCT. 5&6, 19&20 EF: $40; if mailed by OCT 18th; $55 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30; 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads13-GP/. Open to all Open & U1600. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. d5. EF: $20. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Late REG.: scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of each OCT 26th: 8-8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirsh- Info: Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL ner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358. streets & basement. 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. 35244. Info: [email protected], www.CaesarChess.com, OCT. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz (G/5) (BLZ) www.AlabamaChess.com. NOV. 10, Bay Area Chess Cupertino Kids Quads (PK-12) 3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players 5DSS, G/5 d0 (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: Reg.: Rds.: NOV. 2-3, 3rd Annual East Alabama Open w + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: $25 by 11/7, $40 4 blks West of 405. $10. Blitz-rated. 6-6:30 pm. 6:30, 6:50, Prizes: Parking: See Grand Prix. onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W. 7:10, 7:30, 7:50 pm. 1/2 collections. Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. NOV. 10, Bay Area Chess Cupertino Kids Swiss (PK-12) Arizona 4SSxG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: teams OCT. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Saturday G/61 & players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: $33 by 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 11/7, $48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W. Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes; siblings 1/2). Reg.: Tuesday Night Open 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on 4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament. ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm. One NOV. 16, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12) streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. 3xG/30 d5. 1639A S Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w game every Tuesday of the month.Time Control: 40/120,SD/60 d5. OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. PRIZES: 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries. ENTRY + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 11/13, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. 4 separate events – 3 Sections: >1000, <1000, <600, 5SS, G/30 d5. FEE: $45; TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 10801 N. 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028. NOV. 16, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12) 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). , 10th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) 4SSxG/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies teams & Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; Prizes:Trophies (Top 3) & medals; each OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13 Sched: Games: Special EF: See Grand Prix. players w + score. Reg. 9-10a. 10:15a-2p. player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Free 19 by 11/13, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. pizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open NC. [email protected]. (CA-S) , Bay Area Elite Kids Swiss (PK-12) 4SS x G/45 See Grand Prix. NOV. 16 OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27, LACC - Sunday G/61 4SSxG/45 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies for teams 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: NOV. 30-DEC. 1 OR DEC. 1, 2013 American Open Scholastic (CA- & players w + score. Sched: Reg. 8:45-9a. Games: 9:15a-2p. EF: 25 by Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes; siblings 1/2). Reg.: S) 11/13, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/eliteswiss. NS. NC. 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on See California, Southern. NOV. 23, SuperSwiss streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open See Grand Prix. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open (NV) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open (CA-S) Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, 5th annual Golden State Open See Grand Prix. OCT. 12-13, LACC - National Chess Day Weekend (CA-N) (Sponsored by Harold C. Valery, Inc.) 6SS, G/66 d0. 11514 Santa Mon- See Grand Prix. NOV. 29, California Kids Class Championship (PK-12) 5SS, G/30 d5. 4949 Grt America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Prizes: ica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: U2300/U1800. EF: $70 at the door Top 15 players & Top 5 teams in ea section. 5 Sections b/rating: 800-999, ($65 if notified by 10/11); $60 LACC members ($55 if notified by 10/11); California, Northern 600-799, 400-599, 200-399, <200. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30. Games: 10- Siblings 1/2, $30 new LACC members, Free new LACC Life members! Reg: 11:30-1-2:20-3:45. EF: $37 by 11/26, Onsite +$20, Playup +$10. Nov Sat 10-11:30 am. Rds: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) 2013 Supp & TD disc to place players. Ent: Online or mail. Rfnd fee $20. byes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day See Grand Prix. T:408.409.6596. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/tgs. E: ask@BayArea option II: Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- F ull EF. Prizes: $$ 1,500 Chess.com. NS. NC. W. (b/45, 50% Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $125. U1800: $200- OCT. 12, Bay Area Chess Cupertino Blitz (BLZ) 100; U1600: $100–50-$25; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Ent: 10xG/5 d0. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Reg. 5-5:45p. NOV.29-DEC.1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, Class Warfare Championship LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795- Games 6-8pm. Prizes: Regular (Adults & Adv. kids): 75% of EFs; Kids: See Grand Prix. 5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: EF: Info: Trophies for + score, medals to others. $10 by 10/9, $12 onsite. , 2013 American Open Scholastic (CA- Free on streets & basement. http://BayAreaChess.com/blitz. E: [email protected]. NS. NC. NOV. 30-DEC. 1 OR DEC. 1 S) OCT. 19, San Luis Obispo County Championship OCT. 13, Cupertino Quads - PK-12 See California, Southern. See Grand Prix. 3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players DEC. 6-8 OR 7-8, 2nd Annual East Bay Open OCT. 20, LACC - October Scholastic Championship w + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 10/10, 40 See Grand Prix. onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W. 4 Sections: >1400, >1000, <1000, <600, 5SS, G/30 d5. 11514 Santa DEC. 13-15 OR 14-15, Winter Championship Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $35 OCT. 13, Cupertino Swiss - PK-12 See Grand Prix. ($25 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. 4SS, G/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: teams , Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #3 Rds.: 1pm & asap; Prizes:Trophies (Top 3 each section) & medals; each & + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: 33 by 10/10, 48 DEC. 14 player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Free Piz- onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W. Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two Sections: U900 G/30 d5; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: zas & Juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@ LAChessClub.com. OCT. 19, Bay Area Elite Kids Swiss (PK-12) 4SS x G/45 www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads13-GP/. Open to all 4SSxG/45 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies for teams scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of each OCT. 26, LACC - October Blitz Championship (G/5) (BLZ) & players w + score. Sched: Reg. 8:45-9a. Games: 9:15a-2p. EF: $25 Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirsh- 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. by 10/16, $40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/eliteswiss. NS. NC. ner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm.

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Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: $250 Guaranteed! Pre-Registration only (onsite reg. pay more and receive 1st round bye): Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Phone (719) 685-1984 or e-mail buckpeace@ 1st:$100; 2nd:$50; 3rd:$25; 4th:$15; U1800: $30; U1600 $30. Parking: Rds.: Saturday & Sunday 9am, 12:15, 3:15 for Varsity sections; and pcisys.net . Colorado Tour Event. Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChess Sunday 9am, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15 for Junior Varsity sections. Time DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open Club.com. Controls: All rounds will be G/75 d5 in Varsity and G/30 d5 in Junior Var- (NV) sity sections. EF Varsity $80, Junior Varsity $60, register by 11/20 save Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. , LACC - 2013 Paul Morphy Memorial $5, by 11/06 save $10, by 10/16 save $20, by 9/16 save $30. Play-up +$5. OCT. 26-27 Limited space for onsite registration with a fee of +$30! USCF Member- 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: ship required for all sections. November Supplement & TD discretion to U2300/U1800 EF: $70 at the door ($65 if notified by 10/25); $60 LACC Connecticut place players accurately. National Tournament Director: Randall Hough. members ($55 if notified by 10/25); Siblings 1/2, $30 new LACC mem- Info: http://americanopen.org/junior-tournament. Inquire: play@amer- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! bers, Free new LACC Life members! Reg: Sat. 10-11:30 am. Rds: 12, 2, icanopen.org. Chess Magnet School JGP for Varsity Sections. OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option 5SS, 30/90, SD/1 d5 (2-day option, NOTE CORRECTION, G/75 d5), Sher- I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & receive DEC. 1, American Open Action aton Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $10,000 three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$ 1,500 (b/45, 50% Guaranteed). 1st- 5 round SS, G/30 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. 100 City GUARANTEED PRIZES. Open to teams of 4 plus one optional alternate; 3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $125. U1800: $200-100; U1600: $100–50-$25; Dr., Orange. CA 92868. Projected prizes $500, 80% Guaranteed! EF: $25 match point scoring. Average rating of 4 highest rated players must be U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA by Nov. 20th. $30 after. Registration 10:30-11. Rounds 12-1:15-3-4:15-5:30. under 2000, counting 4th highest rating as at least 3th highest rating minus 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] Info: 714-899-3421, [email protected]. Ent: American Open, 5246 500. Alternate must be lowest rated on team, but plays the board of the or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free in basement. Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http://americanopen.org/main- player who is replaced. Except for the alternate, players must play in rat- tournament/side-event. NOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, Southern California Cross Class Champi- ing order, so are always on the same board. EF per team: $320 online onship DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open at chessaction.com by 10/16, 3-day $323, 2-day $322 mailed by 10/9, all See Grand Prix. (NV) $360 at site, or online until 2 hours before first round. No checks at site; , 49th Annual American Open See Grand Prix. credit cards OK. Individuals seeking teams: DirectorAtChess.US or 347- NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1 201-2269. Prizes: Top teams $2000-1200-600-400, teams averaging See Grand Prix. JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, 5th annual Golden State Open (CA-N) under 1800 $1200-600, teams averaging under 1600 $1000-500, top NOV. 30, American Open Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix. scorer on each board $400-200, top alternate $100. For teams using alter- 5 round double swiss, G/5 d0. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. nate, team prizes apportioned based on number of games played. Plaque 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Projected prizes $1000, 80% Guaranteed! to top college team (same school), K-12 team (same school), K-9 team $300-100; U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, Unr. each $100. EF: Colorado (same school), K-6 team (same school), K-3 team (same school). Mixed $35 by Nov. 20th. $40 after. Registration ends 9 pm. Rounds 9:30 pm -10- team prize (2 males, 2 females, no alternate): free entry for each team 10:30-11-11:30. Info: 714-899-3421, [email protected]. Ent: OCT. 19-20, Denver Open member to National Chess Congress, Nov 29-Dec 1 in Philadelphia. American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http:// See Grand Prix. October official USCF ratings used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings used americanopen.org/main-tournament/side-event. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 7-8, 2013 Manitou Springs: Winter Springs Open with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, NOV. 30-DEC. 1 OR DEC. 1, 2013 American Open Scholastic 4-SS, G/90 +30 second increment, City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholas- Doubletree Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. (714) Springs. 3 Sections: June (open to all), July (U1800), August (U1400). tic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, 634-4500. Hotel rate is $95. Chess Computer for each 1st place winner Entry fee: $35 if rec’d by 12/5, $40 at site. $9 off EF for Juniors, Sen- Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1:30 & per section. Trophies to top 10 places and top 3 in teams, in each sec- iors, Unrated. Additional $5 discount for Supporting Members of the 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $94-94, tion. Finalist medals to all above-average scorers. 9 Sections based Colorado Springs Chess Club. CSCA membership required ($15, 10 for jun- 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 10/4 or rate may increase. on grade and rating: Varsity K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12; Junior Varsity K-1, K- iors/seniors), OSA. Cash prizes per entries. Register: 8:30-9:30 AM. Rds. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online 3 rated U600, K-6 rated U800, K-9 rated U1000, K-12 rated U1200. schedule: 10, 4; 9, 3. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY

Membership Appreciation Program (MAP) The MAP program continues in 2013. See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Top standings will appear every two months in Chess Life.

Overall Affiliate Standings Adult Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 789 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 597 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 486 MARSHALL CHESS CLUB NY 122 BAY AREA CHESS CA 450 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 91 SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 232 DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 73 NATIONAL SCHOL CHESS FOUND INC NY 221 LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB CA 59 DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 185 SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB CA 57 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 158 ACT PARTNERSHIPS, AFTER SCH PA 53 LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 152 BAY AREA CHESS CA 52 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 141 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 46 ACT PARTNERSHIPS, AFTER SCH PA 139 MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 43 Small State Affiliate Standings Scholastic and Youth Membership Standings Name State Count Name State Count MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 121 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 440 ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL CC ME 41 BAY AREA CHESS CA 398 VELLOTTI'S CHESS KIDS ID 33 SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 232 METRO CHESS DC 30 NATIONAL SCHOL CHESS FOUND INC NY 219 WELLS MEMORIAL SCHOOL NH 28 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 192 NEW MEXICO SCHOL CHESS ORG NM 24 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 148 WEST VIRGINIA SCHL CHESS ASN WV 23 LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 147 SIOUX EMPIRE CHESS FOUNDATION SD 20 DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 112 RELYEA CHESS NH 18 ROCKS & ROOKS CHESS CLUB TX 96 AIRLINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ME 13 COLUMBIA GRAMMAR SCHOOL NY 90 State Chapter Affiliate Standings Member Standings Name State Count Name State Count MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 297 STALLINGS, JAY S CA 74 MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION MD 173 YEE, JERRY B CA 59 PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED PA 149 KRANICH RITTER, TANIA FL 34 MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MN 98 BROOKS, CLAY AL 30 MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC MA 67 LARSON, GERALD A AL 23 NEVADA CHESS INC NV 64 NAVARRO, DANIEL A TX 17 KENTUCKY CHESS ASSOCIATION KY 59 NELSON, THOMAS CO 14 NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED NJ 50 ZAVALA, JOSUE TX 14 WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION WA 45 LUNA, GILBERTO, II FL 13 RHODE ISLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION RI 37 CAMPBELL, TIM V MO 12 PCT Gain Standings State Dec12 Aug13 PCT State Dec12 Aug13 PCT State Dec12 Dec13 PCT State Dec12 Dec13 PCT UT 484 551 13.8 MT 72 81 12.5 MS204 219 7.4 LA 558 588 5.4 GA 1852 2106 13.7 ME 408 442 8.3 AL 763 818 7.2 DC 250 284 13.6 ND 63 68 7.9 SD 230 244 6.1

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10803 (DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15/team events. Located at 5500 W. Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077 across Place = $110, 2nd Place = $65, U1900, U1500, U1200 $50 each. USCF service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com. the street from the Village Crossing Shopping Center. membership required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $15, , 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) $10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send EF to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3 OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annual Midwest Class Champi- Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245. Online registration available at www. See Grand Prix. onships onlineregistration.cc, Additional Info: [email protected]; 319- NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 4th Annual Hartford Open See Grand Prix. 321-5435. See Grand Prix. NOV. 2-3, The Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess Over $100,000 in prizes with scholarships to Webster University! Sec- Congress (PA) tions (Boys and Girls each): K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12. Prizes (Boys and Girls Kentucky See Grand Prix. each): Grades 9-12: 1st-Webster University Scholarship-2nd thru 4th- OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) $150-100-75 value in chess prizes; Grades 4-5 & 6-8: 1st-iPad Mini-2nd See Grand Prix. DEC. 27-29 OR 28-29, 32nd annual Empire City Open (NY) thru 4th-$150-100-75 value in chess prizes; Grades K-3: 1st thru 4th-$250- See Grand Prix. 150-100-75 value in chess prizes. Rounds and Time Control: 6R-SS A Heritage Event! , 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) Game-45 + 5/sec delay: Sat-Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm each day. On-site Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12 , 31st MSU Open, 2013 See Grand Prix. reg: 9:30-10:30am Sat. Limit 2 byes. Last rd. bye must commit prior to OCT. 26 start of Rd 3. Side Events: 3-hour camp with GM Polgar (Fri 5:30pm), Puz- $G: 500. 4SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10-1-then asap thereafter. Third floor, Cur- JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 46th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) zle Solving (Sat 6pm), Simul (Sat 7pm), Blitz (Sun 9am). Unrated 1-day ris Center, Murray St. Univ., Murray, KY. EF: $20 if rec’d by Oct. 23, $30 See Grand Prix. (G/45 d5, 4R-SS, Sat 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm, 6:30pm) – 4 sections (boys and afterward. In two sections: Open and Amateur for those rated under 1200. $500 guaranteed prizes: Open: $100 + trophy to 1st; $50 to 2nd; $50 JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open girls together): K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12; Prizes (per section) – 1st thru 5th tro- See Grand Prix. phy, top 2 teams trophy) **Must be unrated to play in unrated section**. + Trophy to first in each of B, C, D. Amateur: $50 + trophy to 1st in each Site: Crowne Plaze Chicago-Northbrook Hotel, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave., of the following categories - rated below 1200, rated below 1000, rated MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships HR: below 800; rated below 600. If entries permit an additional $100 will be (NY) Northbrook, IL 60062. $99/night – call 847-298-2525 and ask for CHESS rate. Reserve by Oct 11. Free parking. Entries: If postmarked or assigned based on where the entries are located. Ent: Wayne Bell, Box See New York. online by 10/12 $40; $50 online or postmarked by 10/26; $60 thereafter. 2468, Murray State Univ. Station, Murray, KY 42071, site 9:00-9:45. Info Puzzle Solving, Blitz, Simul Side Events EF - $15 each or $40 all three by only: 270-293-7675, [email protected], USCF membership is required. Delaware 10/26; $20 each thereafter and onsite. Camp EF - $40 by 10/26, $60 there- OCT. 26, 4th Annual Denny and Susan Sweeney Crum Scholastic after and onsite. Unrated Section EF - $10 by 10/12, $15 by 10/26, $20 Chess Tournament Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! thereafter and onsite. Credit Cards onsite OK. No checks onsite. Mail Laukhuf Elementary, 5100 Capewood Dr., Louisville, KY. EF: $15 (on-site). Newark Chess Club entries to: North American Chess Association (payable to) 4957 Oakton Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. It ends at 9:50 a.m. The first round starts 4-SS, G/75. USCF-rated game every Thursday 7-10 PM. 345 School Bell St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Register online at www.nachess.org/pol- at 10:00 a.m. and subsequent rounds as soon as possible. United States Rd., Bear, DE 19701. For a full year of weekly games $22 for in-state play- gar2013. Other info: Boards, sets, and clocks provided. None for skittles. Chess Federation membership is required. A one year membership can ers, $15 out-of-state! www.newarkchessclub.blogspot.com, newark Must use organizer provided equipment. Chess store onsite. October rat- be purchased at www.uschess.org. Sections: K/3, G/30 d0, 4 rounds, top [email protected]. ing supplement used. Questions: [email protected] or leave message 3 winners earn a trophy. K/5, G/30 d0, 4 rounds, top 3 winners earn a JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 46th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) 847-423-8626. trophy. K/8, G/30 d0, 4 rounds, top 3 winners earn a trophy. K/12, G/30 d0, 4 rounds, top 3 winners earn a trophy. Team sections:Top 3 elemen- See Grand Prix. NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix. tary school teams earn a trophy. Top 3 middle school teams earn a trophy. The pre-registration fee is $10 dollars payable to HFS CHESS MAR- District of Columbia NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24, 2013 KETING, P.O. Box 35052, Louisville, Kentucky 40232. The deadline for Motor City Open - NOTE DATE CHANGE (MI) pre-registration is October 20, 2013. The on-site registration fee is 15 dol- OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- See Grand Prix. pionships (VA) lars. The tournament director reserves the right to change the sections and other conditions based on entries received. There is no time delay! See Grand Prix. NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, Greater Midwest Class Championships - $10,000 Guaranteed! Affordable refreshments will be available on-site. Please try to bring our OCT. 19, National Capital Scholastic Cup Qualifier See Grand Prix. own set and clock. Please use www.mapquest.com for a map and direc- 4-SS. G/30 d5. US Chess Center, 412 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC tions to Laukhuf Elementary. Contact [email protected] 20004. Open to any student in K - 12 grade living in DC, Maryland or Vir- for a registration form. Or you can call 584-8742 to have a registration ginia. EF: $20 if by 10/5, $30 at site. Reg.: Noon - 12:45. Top 16 players Indiana form faxed or mailed. qualify for play-off matches. $$200-100-50-50 to champion, finalist and , Lexington Monthly (1st Saturday G/60) semi-finalists of the play-offs. Trophies to the top 16 and others with the Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 2 3SS, G/60 d5. Expansive Art, 125 E. Reynolds Rd., Lexington, KY. Direc- same score as the lowest of the top 16. www.chessctr.org/Cup.php, The Second Saturday of the Month tions:Take New Circle Rd. to Nicholasville Rd. Head towards the Mall/Best 202/857-4922. 4SS, G/61 d5. Donatos Pizza, 825 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Reg.: 11- 11:30AM, Rd. 1, 11:40AM. $$:b/20 1st $200; 2nd $100; Class (A, B,) (C, Buy, turn left at E. Reynolds Rd. Shop is in the Crossroads shopping cen- DEC. 14, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) D, E, Unr) $70 each. Prizes increased if + 20. EF: $25 - $5.00 BD month, ter. Prizes: Class Prizes with 90% of entries returned. Reg.: 11:45-noon. 4-SS, G/30. US Chess Center, 410 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004. Open - $5.00 for any state association (except ISCA), OCCC Memb.req’d. Memb. Rds.: 1st Rd. at noon, subsequent rounds ASAP (you will have some to to players rated under 1200 or unrated. EF: $30 ($20 if by 12/7). 5 sec- includes magazine+. FIDE Titled Players Free. Ent: Donald Urquhart, 1020 get something to eat). EF: $2.0 Contact: Matthew Gurley (859)-537-1060; tions by age. Reg.: 12-12:45. Info: 202/857-4922. www.chessctr.org/ Central Ave., #304, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Info: at 317-679-2813 or email [email protected]. rbo.php. [email protected]. 3 entries in a class req’d for that class prize to be NOV. 9, The Greater Louisville Coed Doubles Chess Team Open awarded. St. Stephen United Church of Christ, 1875 Farnsley Rd., Louisville, KY Florida Orange Crush Chess Club Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 40216-4701 (see www.mapquest.com for directions). EF: $25.00 on site Donatos Pizza, 825 W. 10th St. USCF rated. Reg.: 6-6:25 pm, starts at ($12.50 per player), $20.00 pre-registration (10.00 per player.) Registra- Broward Chess Club 6:30pm. Type: 3 RR Quad, G/10 d0, BLZ. EF: $10.00, $$ b/4-Quad 1st tion time: 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The first round starts at 10:30 a.m. and 909 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. USCF & FIDE Tournaments, $25.00, $30 for club members. Ent: Donald Urquhart, 1020 Central Ave., subsequent rounds as soon as possible. This is a coed doubles team (2 Blitz, Bughouse, Lessons, Chess Camps, Summer Camp and After School #304, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Info: Don at 317-679-2813 or email akakar players, one male and one female) competition. The team’s United States Chess Programs. www.browardchessclub.com. Contact: NM Oscar Mal- [email protected]. Chess Federation (www.uschess.com) ranking average cannot exceed donado 860-372-5966. 2000. Each team member can play in different sections. Every reason- OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) able effort will be made to keep team members from competing against Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. Boca Raton Chess Club one another if they are in the same section. The tournament director Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www. OCT.18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annual Midwest Class Championships reserves the right to change sections and other conditions based upon bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. (IL) entries received. The contact person for this tournament is Mr. Seavers. See Grand Prix. He can be reached at [email protected]. The pre-regis- Epicure Grand Prix Series at Miami Country Day tration fee of $20.00 deadline is Nov. 5, 2013. Checks (or money orders) Scholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections. More info at: www.bocachess.com OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 72nd Indiana State Chess Championship must be made payable to HFS Chess Marketing, P.O. Box 35052, Louisville, or call 561-479-0351. See Grand Prix. KY 40232. See www.pottershousechess.com for information on this and Pine Crest School Grand Prix Series in Boca Raton NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH) other cash prize chess tournaments in Louisville, Kentucky! Sections: Scholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections. More info at: www.bocachess.com See Grand Prix. Unrated, G/30 d0, 3 rounds. Under 1000, G/30 d0, 3 rounds. Under or call 561-479-0351. 1200, G/30 d0, 3 rounds. Under 1600, G/30 d0, 3 rounds. Open, G/30 d0, NOV.29-DEC.1ORNOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24, 2013 Motor 3 rounds. The overall top 5 coed teams receive a cash prize. Affordable OCT. 19, 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Classic City Open - NOTE DATE CHANGE (MI) refreshments will be sold on-site. Please bring your own board and See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. clock if possible. Please contact Coach Seavers at (502) 584-8742 if more information is required. His email address is urbanlouisvillechess@ Idaho Iowa yahoo.com. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 19-20, 2013 Eastern Idaho Open OCT. 19, Coralville Classic 5SS, G/120 d5. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: Residence (IASCA Mini-Qualifier). 4-SS, G/61 d5 (not G/60, +5 sec.). Marriott Hotel Inn by Marriott, 635 W. Broadway St., Idaho Falls, ID. EF: USCF mem req., and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, ONCE RATED, ALWAYS RATED $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), by 10/16/13. $5 more (all) after. Reg & Ck in: 7:30- IA 52241. Reg.: On Site: 8:30-9:30 am. Rds.: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - 3:30 You never lose your rating, no matter how 8:30 AM 10/19/13. Those not paid & ck’d in by 8:30 AM may not be paired pm - 6:30 pm. EF: $25 if rec’d by 10/16. $35 on site. Prizes (b/25): 1st in 1st rnd. RNDS: 9,2,7,9,2. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rd. 1-4 only. 0 pt bye avail Place = $110, 2nd Place = $65, U1900, U1500, U1200 $50 each. USCF long it has been since you last played. rnd 5. Commit by end of rd. 2. Prizes: $$ b/30; Open: $175-85-65; membership required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $15, Reserve: $75-50 -35. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA ,% Jay Simonson, 391 Carol Ave., $10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send EF to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 If you return to tournament play after a Idaho Falls, ID 83401, 208-206-7667, [email protected], www.ida- Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245. Online registration available at https:\\ hochessassociation.org. NC. NS. W. www.onlineregistration.cc. Additional Info: [email protected], long absence, please tell the director your 319-321-5435. approximate rating and year of play. Illinois NOV. 2-3, Ames Chess Festival XXVIII (IA GP Qualifier) If you rejoin USCF after many years North Shore Chess Center See Grand Prix. a friendly environment to learn and play chess! USCF rated tournaments Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! without being a member, please provide this every week, Grandmaster lectures and simuls monthly, team events, NOV. 23, Louis Paulsen Holiday Open (IASCA Mini-Qualifier) information to the TD and to USCF as well. and scholastic camps. Private and group lessons available onsite and 4-SS, G/70, +5 sec. Kirkwood Room, 515 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, IA at your location. Contact us at 847.423.8626 or [email protected]. 52240. Reg.: On Site: 8:15-9:15 am. Rds.: 10:00 am-1:15 pm-4 pm–6:45 Visit our website at www.nachess.org/events for our full schedule of pm. EF: $27 if rec’d by 11/20. $37 on site. Prizes ($325 b/25): 1st

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Send entries to: Ralph McNaughton, 407 Boehle St., Pearl, MS NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 1st Annual Holiday Open (TX) JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12 See Grand Prix. 39208. Make checks out to MCA. Include your USCF #, Expiration Date See Grand Prix. and estimated rating. Information: Call Ralph at 601-278-9670 or email JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) [email protected]. Mississippi Chess Association homepage, Maine See Grand Prix. www.mcachess.org. MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 1st Annual Holiday Open (TX) JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) (NY) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See New York. JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) Missouri See Grand Prix. Michigan Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) OCT. 19, 2-on-2 Team Championship Maryland See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/65 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Mary- Maryland Chess Association OCT. 23-27, Third Annual Fall Festival land Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $30 Open & scholastic tournaments in Maryland listed at www.mdchess.com. See Grand Prix. for 2 person team, $20 for 2 person team that are both annual members of club if registered by 10/18. PF: $400 Unconditionally Guaranteed!! OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, Traditional “Weekend Swiss” Championship Team-$150, Top Team U3800-$120, Top Team U3200-$80, pionships (VA) See Grand Prix. Top Team U2800-$50. 1st Place Team Members qualify for 2014 Club Cham- See Grand Prix. NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH) pionship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 12:45, 3:30, 6:15. No 1/2 point byes NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) See Grand Prix. available. No alternates. Match points will be used for pairing and prize See Grand Prix. purposes. Unrated Players will be considered 1100 for pairing and prize NOV.29-DEC.1ORNOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24, 2013 Motor NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess purposes. MCA Membership required from $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland City Open - NOTE DATE CHANGE Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: Congress (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 314-361-CHESS, [email protected]. JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 46th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) NOV. 23, Western Missouri Open See Grand Prix. Minnesota See Grand Prix. MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships NOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, 1st annual Bloomington Open NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 4th Annual Thanksgiving Open (FIDE Rated) (NY) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See New York. Mississippi Montana Massachusetts Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 9, 16, 23, 30, NOV. 6, Ernest E. Fandreyer Memorial (1926- OCT. 19-20, 2013 Mississippi State Championship NOV. 2-3, Turkey Open 2012) This is an Open Tournament but you must be a Mississippi resident to win 5SS. Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/120 d5. Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 North 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus School, Room C159, Fitch- a trophy! 5SS, G/85 d5. 2 sections: Open and U1400. At the Country Inn Reserve St., Missoula, MT. www.missoula.hgi.com. EF: $25 by 11/2, $30 burg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 per game & Suites, 3051 White Blvd., Pearl, MS 39208. Phone: 601-420-2244. HR: at site, jrs at 1/2. REG.: 9-9:30am, must be paid to be paired. Checks to played. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. $79/night. Ask for the Mississippi Chess Association Tournament rate. UCCC. Rds.: 10, 1:30pm, 6:30, 9, 1:15 (ASAP). MCA req’d, OSA. $$b25: Prizes: chess books. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, All sections are USCF rated. USCF and MCA memberships can be pur- $75, $50, $25. Biggest Upset (both non-prov) $30. $25 each to best MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusett chased onsite. Pre-entry Fee: Adults $20 and Scholastic 12th grade or 1600-1799, 1400-1599, 1200-1399, U/1200. Classes reconfigured if chess.org. Online ratings as of Oct. 9 will be used. W. lower $10 if received by Oct 11. Onsite Entry Fee: Adults $30 and fewer than 4. Info and entries: Dan McCourt, 608 West Central, Missoula,

4th annual BOARDWALK OPEN November 1-3 or 2-3 - $20,000 projected prizes, $15,000 minimum! At Stockton Seaview, luxury golf & spa resort on 670 acres, 8 miles from Atlantic City 5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200, Earlier finish times than last year: option, rds 1-2 G/90, d5), Stockton top Under 1100 (no unr) $400-200, 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm, Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 South trophy to first 3, top U1000, U800, unr. rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. New York Road, Galloway NJ 08205. MIXED DOUBLES BONUS 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am, Golf, indoor pool, fitness center, art PRIZES: best male/female 2-player rds Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. gallery, free parking. 8 miles from “team” (average under 2200) combined 3-day & 2-day merge after rd 2 and Atlantic City, 6 miles from AC Airport. score among all sections: $600-300. compete for same prizes. Unrated prize limits: U1900 $900, Half point byes OK all rds (limit 2); Prizes $20,000 based on 230 paid U1600 $600, U1300 $300. Open must commit before rd 2, other entries (re-entries count half); minimum Unofficial uschess.org ratings sections before rd 3. $15,000 (75% each prize) guaranteed. usually used if otherwise unrated. In 5 sections: All: No smoking. JGP. Bring sets, Open: $2000-1000-500-300,clear or Entry fee: $115 at chessaction.com boards, clocks if possible-none supplied. tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr by 10/30, $120 phoned to 406-896- Hotel rates: $99-99, 732-741-3897; $800-400. FIDE rated, 80 Grand Prix 2038 by 10/30 (entry only, no reserve by 10/18 or rate may increase. Points (enhanced). questions), 3-day $123, 2-day $122 Entry: chessaction.com or Under 2200: $1400-700-400-300, mailed by 10/23, $130 (no checks, Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham top Under 2000/Unr $800-400. credit cards OK) at site, or online until NY 10803. $15 service charge for Under 1900: $1400-700-400-300, 2 hrs before game. Re-entry (no Open refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, top Under 1700 (no unr) $800-400. to Open) $60. [email protected], 347-201-2269. Under 1600: $1200-600-400-300, USCF memb. required. Special Entries posted at chessaction.com top Under 1400 (no unr) $600-300. dues: see Chess Life or chesstour.com. (online entries posted instantly).

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MT 59801, 406-274-4483, [email protected]. www.montanachess.org. OCT. 20, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! One 1/2pt bye if requested before rd. 4. W, NC, no horses, bring friends. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first NOV. 6, 13, 20, 27, Chess Mates Wednesday G/90 in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: 4-SS, G/85 d5. 1 game per week. Prize Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Info: [email protected], & Class Prizes (based on the # of participants). 2 byes are available. Late- Nevada 732-499-0118. joins accepted until the start of round 3. EF: $30, $25 members. Reg.: 6:45-7:00 p.m. Rds.: 7:00 p.m. on November 6, 13, 20, 27. 1531 Irving St., OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) OCT. 20, Dean of Chess Sunday Swiss G/60 See Grand Prix. Rahway, NJ 07065. Info: [email protected], 732-499- 4SS, G/60 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, 0118. OCT. 18-20, 31st Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. Prizes based on 12 entries.Open:$150-$100- See Grand Prix. $50, U1300: $40 gift card. U1000: $30 gift card. Pre-entry: $40 ($30 NOV. 9, Central Jersey Chess Tournament members). Entries postmarked by 10/15 to Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 4SS. All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Rd., Princeton. Open, U1200 G/40 NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876 or online at www.deanofchess.com. d5, U900, U600 G/25 d5, Novice(unr), K-1(unr). Trophies: 1st-3rd, top (CA-S) On-site: $50 ($40 members). Registration: 9-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am school/club team/section. $30 at njchess.com by 11/7, $40 on-site. See Grand Prix. & ASAP. Reg. ends 1:30. DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open OCT. 20, Viking Open - in two sections NOV. 9, Chess Mates Saturday Quads See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/40 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $75 to first DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) in each section. EF: $30, $25 Members. Reg.: 12:35-1:25 p.m. Rds.: 1:30- OCT. 21, Viking Swiss, two section (QC) 3:15-5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, 5th annual Golden State Open NOV. 9, Ewing CC - Quad #14 OCT. 26, Chess Mates Super Quads 3RR, G/90 d5. Ewing Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, NJ (CA-N) 3-RR. G/55 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $100 to first See Grand Prix. 08628. EF: $14. Prizes: $35. each Quad. REG.: 8:45-10AM. Rds.: 10:15, in each section. EF: $40, $30 Members. Reg.: 12:35-1:00 p.m. Rds.: 1:05- 1:30, 5PM. Train/Bus Access. Contact: Mike [email protected], 609- 3:20-5:35 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118. 468-4792. NS. NC. W. New Hampshire OCT. 26, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads NOV. 9, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25. , 2013 Vermont Open (VT) ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25. OCT. 26-27 Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45, See Grand Prix. 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 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICA A Heritage Event! provides lunch. provides lunch. NOV. 2, 38th New Hampshire Amateur Championship 4SS, G/60 d5. Comfort Inn, 298 Queen City Ave. (exit 4 off I-293), Man- OCT. 26, Hamilton CC Saturday Quad NOV. 10, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads chester, NH. 3 Sections: Championship, open to U2100 or Unr. EF: $33 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. New Location: McManimon Hall, 320 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first if rec’d by 10/31, $38 at site. $$G: $150-100-50; trophies to top 3, top 3 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: U1850. Intermediate, open to U1750 or Unr. EF: $33 if rec’d by 10/31, $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm. NJ 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Info: [email protected], $38 at site. $$G: $120-60-40; trophies to top 3, top 3 U1500. Novice, open State Chess Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA. 732-499-0118. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. NS. NC. W. to U1300 or Unr. EF: $29 ($24 to jrs. U21) if rec’d by 10/28, $34 at site NOV. 10, Westfield Quads ($29 jrs. U21). Trophies to top 3, top 3 U1100, top Unr. All, NHCA mem- OCT. 26, King’s Chess Club Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: bership req’d of rated NH residents; dues $8 adult, $6 under 19. Reg.: Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergrad- $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. 8:30-9:35am Sat. 11/2. Rds.: 10-12:40-3-5:15. Bye: All Rds. (limit 1, uate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter- must commit before Rd. 2). Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. #23, Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Manchester, NH 03103. Info: [email protected] or (603) 668-8368. 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com , 4th Annual Hartford Open (CT) quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973- and www.westfieldchessclub.com. NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17 694-3988, [email protected]. See Grand Prix. NOV. 11, Kids Kwik Swiss: U1200, K-8 (QC) , Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) OCT. 27 Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. U1200, K-8, 4SS, G/10 See Grand Prix. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first d2. Reg. 7pm. EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com or $10 cash at site. Trophy in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: top 5, Awards to all. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, [email protected] or read JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Info: [email protected], entryfeesRus.com. Web. See Grand Prix. 732-499-0118. NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 4th Annual Hartford Open (CT) OCT. 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, Viking Swiss See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. New Jersey NOV. 17, Westfield Octos The NJ Players Club Monday League OCT. 30, Chess Mates Fall Blitz (BLZ) 3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes per Mondays - Sept. 23 to Dec. 30, 2013! Community Center, 293 Main St., 7-SS. G/5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prize Fund: $225 b/16 8-player section: 1st $50, 2nd $30, Under prize $20. Under numbers Hackettstown, NJ. Play one game per Monday at 7:30pm. Just show up entries. Prizes: $60-40-30. U2100 $25, U1900 $25, U1700 $25, U1500 $20. determined by the rating of each section’s 4th seed. EF: $20, $15 Mem- from Sept. 23 to Dec 30. and play a rated game. Ok to skip a round. EF: EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 6:50-7:25 p.m. Rds.: 1st round 7:30 p.m, bers. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present $.50 to enter playing hall. Multiple TC’s: G/85 d5, or G/60 d5 or G/30 d5. Sub- sequent rounds ASAP. Info: [email protected], 732- identification on entering the building. John Moldovan: westfieldchess Players choose TC by agreement. TD assigns pairings. K-8 players wel- 499-0118. [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfield come. Info: Ken at [email protected] or 908-619-8621. Web. NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open chessclub.blogspot.com and www.westfieldchessclub.com. OCT. 5, Ewing CC - Quad #13 See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! 3RR, G/90 d5. Ewing Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, NJ NOV. 2, Dr. Luzivminda Machan Open NOV. 24, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship 08628. EF: $14. Prizes: $35. each Quad. REG.: 8:45-10AM. Rds.: 10:15, 4-SS, G/40 d5. EF: $40, members $30, U1600 less $5. Prize Fund : 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 1:30, 5PM. Train/Bus Access. Contact: Mike [email protected], 609- $490 b/$700 in EF. Prizes: $150-100-70, U2200 $50, U1900 $50, U1600 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Gar- 468-4792. NS. NC. W. $50, Biggest Upset $20. Reg.: 12:35-1:25 p.m. Rds.: 1:30, 3:15, 5:00, 6:45 den State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! p.m. 2 byes available, commit prior to game 3. Re-entry $20, before Grades K-12:Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 3 teams - top 3 from each OCT. 13, Westfield Fall Scholastic school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal! Rds.: 10am and Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12 3 Sections: Open, round 2 or 3 only. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Info: chessmates@ chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118. ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/16, $55 at site. USCF mem req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00am - U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rds.: 2:30, 4:10, 5:50 p.m. U1250: After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd. 1. Info: 732-259-3881, hsprechman@char- 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rds.: 2:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:15 p.m. U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rds: NOV. 2, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads acterkings.org. Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send to 2:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:15 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25. NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, grade Tiebreaks used. EF: Advance $20, $15 members. At site $30, $25 mem- Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45, school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, phone num- bers. Send advance entries to John Moldovan, 510 4th Ave., Garwood, NJ 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICA ber & entry fee, please include email address. Register online at: 07027 by Oct. 9. Make checks payable to Westfield Chess Club. Reg.: 1:45- provides lunch. www.characterkings.org until 11/23. 2:15 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com NOV. 2, Princeton Day School NOV. 24, Somerset Open - in two sections and www.westfieldchessclub.com. Please present identification on enter- 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each sec- See Grand Prix. ing the building. tion. Medals to all players. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin , Westfield Quads OVER 1600, OVER 1400 NOV. 24 at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: OCT. 14, Kids Kwik Swiss: U1200, K-8 (QC) NEAR MASTERS, FUTURE MASTERS CLOSED (Players K-12 1200-1400), $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. 4SS, G/10 d2. Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. Reg. ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS. (K-12 1000-1200) G/25 d5 4 rds. Begin- Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter- 7pm. EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com or $10 cash at site. Trophy top 5, OPEN ning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be accelerated if possible): ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Awards to all. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, or [email protected] or read entry (Players K-12 U1000), RESERVE (K-12 U800), NOVICE II (K-8 U600), feesRus.com, Web. Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PAR- and www.westfieldchessclub.com. OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) ENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. Parents play free. Pre-registration See Connecticut. online, $35 pay at the door. Info and register online:www.pds.org/chess. NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess On-site 11-12 noon $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin Chessteach@ Congress (PA) OCT. 19, Central Jersey Chess Tournament gmail.com. See Grand Prix. 4SS. All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Rd., Princeton. Open, U1200 G/40 d5, U900, U600 G/25 d5, Novice(unr), K-1(unr). Trophies: 1st-3rd, top NOV. 3, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads DEC. 1, National Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) (PA) school/club team/section. $30 at njchess.com by 10/17, $40 on-site. Reg. 3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to first See Pennsylvania. ends 1:30. in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.: DEC. 1, Westfield Quads 10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Info: [email protected], , Chess Mates Saturday Swiss 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: OCT. 19 732-499-0118. 3-SS, G/55 d5. 2 Sections: Open, U1800. EF: $30, members $25. Prize $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the # of par- NOV. 3, Sleep late Open - in two sections Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter- ticipants). Reg.: 12:35-1:00 p.m. Rds.: 1:05-3:20-5:35 p.m. Byes: 1 bye See Grand Prix. ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill available, must commit prior to game 2. No re-entry. 1531 Irving St., Rah- Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com NOV. 3, Westfield Quads and www.westfieldchessclub.com. way, NJ 07065. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118. 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: OCT. 19, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. DEC. 2, Viking Swiss, two sections (QC) ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25. Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter- See Grand Prix. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45, ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill DEC. 8, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Early Winter 2013 Open 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICA Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com Championship provides lunch. and www.westfieldchessclub.com. See Grand Prix.

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DEC. 8, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Early Winter 2013 Scholas- OCT. 19, Marshall Saturday U1600! 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less tic Championship in 5 sections 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. 4SS, b/24): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament every Satur- EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar day morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5 RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req’d For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 shallchessclub.org. NOV. 3, Sleep late Open - in two sections (NJ) 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by Dec 4th): $25 Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. At Site $30. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd Late entrants will receive a OCT. 19, Syracuse University October Open 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF 4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60 d5, Rds.: 3&4 G/90 d5. (Syracuse University, Hall NOV. 3, TRM 191 rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM of Languages, Room 101). EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100. Riverbank State Park, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., 10025. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436- Free. 5 Sections. Prizes:Trophies and Medals. Rds.: 10:00, 11:25, 12:55, thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 9008. 2:10. Pre-register (required): by Fri., 8:00 thru website www.theright d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unr players K thru 12th move.org or email [email protected]. Check-in by: 9:15. grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 5, Marshall Tuesday Action! Open to players rated below 1200 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: OCT. 19-20 OR 20, Marshall October U2300! 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Reg.: 6:15- Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/40): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700 $85. Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM 6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Memb chks payable To: International Chess marshallchessclub.org. Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. each day; 1 day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both INFO: www. icanj.net. merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshall NOV. 6, 13, 20, 27, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed chessclub.org. Night chess! DEC. 8, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Early Winter 2013 U1600 Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Nor- Open Championship OCT. 20, Viking Open - in two sections (NJ) See Grand Prix. ris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. USCF Membership Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Required. Prize Fund ($$ b/20): 1st - 3rd $100, $75, $50, TU1200 $25, OCT. 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25, Marshall FIDE Mondays! NOV. 7, Marshall Thursday Action Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70 %. INFO: 201 287 0250 or chess- 6-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by Dec 4th):$25 At Site $30. Reg ends to all players 1600 or above. EF: $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175- members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd 1. Rds.: 125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Mem- Rds.: 7PM each Monday. FIDE rated. FIDE ratings used for pairings and 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. bership checks payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana prizes. Players w/o FIDE rating: USCF rating used for prizes. Limit 2 byes, Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. NOV. 7, 14, 21, 28, DEC. 5, 12, 19, 2013 Long Island CC Cham- NS. NC. W. OCT. 21-DEC. 23 (CHAMPIONSHIP) & OCT. 21-NOVEMBER 18 pionship DEC. 8, Westfield Quads (OTHER SECTIONS), Nassau Championship 6SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: See Grand Prix. Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/22): $210-150. Top U2000, U1700, $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. U1400/unr. $125 ea. Best Upset $15. EF: $45. Non-LICC members +$10. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no adv. entry. Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter- , Marshall Wednesday U1400! OCT. 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13, 20 No rd. 11/22. 3 byes 1-6 (rd. 5-6 byes decl. by rd. 3). No rd. 11/28.Info: ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill EF: 5-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $50, www.lichessclub.com. NS. Skittles rm. Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1100 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: and www.westfieldchessclub.com. 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd. 3. www.marshallchess NOV. 9, Marshall Saturday G/60! DEC. 27-29 OR 28-29, 32nd annual Empire City Open (NY) club.org. 4-SS, G/55 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($540/40): See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. , Marshall Wednesday U2000! Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshall DEC. 29, Chessmas Open - in two sections OCT. 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13, 20 chessclub.org. See Grand Prix. 5-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1700 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) Rds.: 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshall NOV. 9, Syracuse University November Open See Grand Prix. chessclub.org. 4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60 d5, Rds.: 3&4 G/90 d5. (Syracuse University, Hall EF: Prizes: JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 46th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) A Heritage Event! of Languages, Room 101). $30. (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100. See Grand Prix. OCT. 24, 4 Rated Games Tonight! Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436- With The Chess Center of New York! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 9008. JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs free. Prizes: See Grand Prix. NOV. 10, Marshall Sunday G/45! ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500 (NY) at entry. ($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- See New York. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. OCT. 24, 31, NOV. 7, 14, 21, Marshall Thursday Open marshallchessclub.org. New Mexico 5-SS, G/115 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, NOV. 11, Veterans Day Madness! members $30. ($450/20): $200-100, U2100 $90, U1800 $60. Reg.: 6:15- 5-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $45, NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 1st Annual Holiday Open (TX) 6:45 Rds. 7 each Thurs. Two byes available, request by Rd. 3. www.marshall members $25. ($540/40): $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. Reg.: 11:15- See Grand Prix. chessclub.org. 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-4-5:15. Two byes available, request at entry. NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open OCT. 25, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) www.marshallchessclub.org. See Grand Prix. (CA-S) NOV. 14, Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. OCT. 26, Marshall Saturday G/60! See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/55 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($540/40): NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 4th Annual Hartford Open (CT) $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. See Grand Prix. New York Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshall chessclub.org. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT.11,18,25,NOV.1,8,15,22,2013 Queens Chess Club Cham- pionship NOV. 15-17, 16-17 OR 17, NEW! Marshall November Super FIDE OCT. 26-27, 2013 Vermont Open (VT) U2300 See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 5-SS, 40/2 d5 SD/30 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. OCT. 15, Marshall Masters! OCT. 27, Marshall Sunday G/45! EF: $60, members $40. $$820 gtd: $300-150-100, U2000 $145, U1700 See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- $125. Reg ends 15 min before Rd. 3 schedules: 3 day 8/9 6pm, 8/10- tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500 11 12:30-5:30. 2 day 8/10 11am, then merge with 3 day (Rd. 1 G/25 d5). , Marshall Thursday Action! OCT. 17 ($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- 1 day 8/11 9-10:10-11:20, then merge with 2&3 day (Rd. 1-3 G/25 d5) EF: 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $40, 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. USCF & FIDE rated. www.marshallchess Prizes: members $25, GMs free. ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- marshallchessclub.org. club.org. 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. OCT. 31, Marshall Thursday Action Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, , Marshall Friday U2000 Action! NOV. 18, 25, DEC. 2, 9, 16, Marshall Monday U1600 OCT. 18 members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- ($450/20): 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, 5-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. $240-120, 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- U1300 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45., Rds.: 7 pm each Mon. Two byes available, members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U1800 $65, U1600 $55. Reg.: 6:15- 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. 6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. request by Round 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. marshallchessclub.org. NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) NOV. 19, Marshall Masters! See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) See Connecticut. NOV. 2, Albany - TRM 78 NOV. 21, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! NOW ALSO FIDE RAPID SUNY Campus- Albany, 12203. (212 729-7060 Check web for details.) 4SS, RATED! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! G/30 d5. EF: Free. 7 sections. Prizes: Trophies, medals, cerificates. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, OCT.19,2013 Jefferson County Championship & Open Chess Tour- Pre-register: www.maketherightmove.org before Friday. members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- nament NOV. 2, Marshall Saturday U1800 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 4SS, G/75 d5. H pt bye 1-3. Location American Red Cross, 203 N. Hamil- 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. ton St., Watertown, NY. 2nd flr Conference Rm. $125 Prize fund b/12 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($300/24): total paid entries. $75-$25, class $25. Reg.: 8:30-9:20 AM. Rds.: 9:30 AM, $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1- NOV. 24, Marshall Sunday G/45! 12:15, 3:00 and 5:30 PM. EF: $23 pre-registered & $25 at door, send to 2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchess 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- Don Klug, 518 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601. D. Klug 315-785-8800 club.org. tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500 or [email protected]. NOV. 2-3 OR 3, Marshall November FIDE GP ($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- See Grand Prix. 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. OCT. 19, Albany marshallchessclub.org. 4SS, G/30 d5. Montessori Magnet School, 65 Tremont Ave., 12205. EF: Free. NOV. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- 7 sections. Prizes:Trophies, medals, certificates. Pre-register www.make ments! NOV. 24, Somerset Open - in two sections (NJ) therightmove.org before Friday. Email: [email protected]. 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- See Grand Prix.

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Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Team prizes NOV. 27, DEC. 4, 11, 18, JAN. 1 (NO RD. DEC.25), Marshall DEC. 6-8 OR 7-8, Marshall Amateur Championship/Jerry Simon based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams Wednesday U1400! Memorial! FIDE rated! allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players 5-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, 5SS, 30/90 d5, SD/60 d5, Open to U2200 (except former masters, FIDE allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 9 sections. Online entry fee at members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1100 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: titleholders and 2012 qualifiers who scored 50% or higher in the chessaction.com, all sections: $43 12/1-2/8, $53 2/9-2/25, $60 2/26 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchess 2012 Championship). Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. to 9 am 3/1. Entry fee at site, all sections: $60. High School, open to club.org. EF: $50, members $30. 1st-3rd, Top U1900: Free Entry into MCC Cham- all in grades K-12. EF $46.20 mailed by 2/8. Top NYS grade 9-12 quali- pionship! 4th-10th place finishers (plus ties) with plus scores will be eligible Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! fies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS grade K-12 girl to pay for and enter the Marshall CC Championship beginning December qualifies for National Girls Invitational.. High School Reserve, open to NOV. 27, DEC. 4, 11, 18, JAN. 1 (NO RD. DEC. 25), Marshall Wednesday U2000! 13. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. 2 options: 3-day, rds 7pm Fri., 12n, 5:30pm Sat., K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $46 mailed by 2/8. Junior High, open 5-SS, 30/85 d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 12n , 5:30pm Sun; 2-day (rd. 1 G/40;d5), Reg.: 9:15-9:45am, Rd. 1 10am to all in grades K-9. EF $45.90 mailed by 2/8. Top NYS grade K-8 quali- EF: $50, members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1700 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Saturday, merge rd. 2. One bye avail, request by rd. 3. FIDE rated (G/40 fies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Reserve, Rds.: 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd. 3. www.marshall d5 not FIDE ratable). www.marshallchessclub.org. open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $45.80 mailed by 2/8. Elemen- chessclub.org. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! tary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $45.60 mailed by 2/8. Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $45.50 mailed by DEC. 7, Syracuse University December Open NOV. 29, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) 2/8. Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $45.30 mailed by 2/8. Primary See Grand Prix. 4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60 d5, Rds.: 3&4 G/90 d5. (Syracuse University, Hall of Languages, Room 101). EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100. Reserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. EF: $45.20 mailed NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436- by 2/8. K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $45.10 mailed by 2/8. Postmarked Congress (PA) 9008. 2/9-19: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/19. Entry at site: all See Grand Prix. $60. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online DEC. 12, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! NOW ALSO FIDE RAPID at chessaction.com, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! RATED! paid at site, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Trophies to top 15 players DEC. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, JAN. 6, Marshall FIDE Mondays! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, K-1, and each 6-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- reserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Reserve), to all players 1600 or above. EF: $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175- 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, U800 (Elem), U500, 125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. U300 (Elem Reserve), U500 (Primary), U200 (Primary Reserve, K-1). Rds.: 7PM each Monday. FIDE rated. FIDE ratings used for pairings and DEC. 13-15 AND DEC. 21-22, 97th Annual Marshall Chess Club Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, prizes. Players w/o FIDE rating: USCF rating used for prizes. Limit 2 byes, Championship! Labor Day weekend 2014 (Albany), to top player each section. Sched- request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. See Grand Prix. ule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3, awards 5:30 DEC. 3, NEW! Marshall Tuesday FIDE Action! NOW ALSO FIDE pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $129- DEC. 27-29 OR 28-29, 32nd annual Empire City Open 129, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 2/14 or rate may increase. RAPID RATED! See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, Free parking for overnight guests. 48 hours notice required for room can- members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Reg.: 6:15- DEC. 29, Chessmas Open - in two sections (NJ) cellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away, 6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. See Grand Prix. 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD marshallchessclub.org. #657633. Online entry: www.chessaction.com, beginning 12/1. Mail JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include DEC. 5, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! NOW ALSO FIDE RAPID See Grand Prix. name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), sec- RATED! , 46th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) tion, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20 See Grand Prix. Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200- extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $60. 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @)), 347-201-2269. Bring set, 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. See Grand Prix. board, clock if possible- none supplied. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A Heritage Event! DEC. 5, 12, 19, 26, JAN. 2, Marshall FIDE Thursdays! NEW! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, A State Championship Event! North Carolina Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Monday. FIDE 6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & team Charlotte Chess Club rated. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. in each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Charlotte Chess Club, Skyland Family Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd., Char

22nd annual KINGS ISLAND OPEN Mason, Ohio (near Cincinnati) - Ohio’s largest open tournament! 5-round Swiss, November 15-17 or 16-17, 2013 PRIZES $30,000 PROJECTED, $24,000 MINIMUM GUARANTEED

At KINGS ISLAND RESORT, on a 1600-acre wooded setting- VERY LOW ROOM RATES, ONLY $63!

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/75, d5), 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 miles among all sections: $600-400-200. Team am & 3:30 pm. N of I-275), Mason OH 45040. Free must average under 2200; must register 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 parking. (no extra fee) before both begin rd 2. am, rds. Sat 10 am, 1:30 pm & 5 pm, Sun Prizes $30,000 based on 350 paid 10 am & 3:30 pm. entries (re-entries & U1000 count 50%), Top 6 sections entry fee: $115 All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2; else proportional; min. 80% each prize. online at chessaction.com by 11/13, $120 Open must commit before rd 2, others phoned by 11/13 (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 $200, Under 2300/Unr available in Open Section. Hotel rates: $63 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. 10/29 or rate may increase. U1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Car rental (recommended for airport U1700: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Ohio Chess Association: Advance transportation): Avis, 800-331-1600, U1500: $1600-800-400-300-200. entry fees $5 less to OCA members. #D657633, or reserve at chesstour.com. U1250: $1200-600-400-300-200. Special 1 year USCF dues with Entry: chessaction.com or Continental U1000: $700-400-250-150-100. magazine if paid with entry- at Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham NY 12577. Unrated prize limits: U1000 $200, chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $15 service charge for refunds. Advance U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, $20, Scholastic $15. By mail, phone or at entries posted at chessaction.com (online U1900 $1000. site, Adult $40, YA $30, Scholastic $20. entries posted instantly).

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lotte, NC 28209. 5-SS, 1 Rd. Per Wednesday evening at 7:45pm. G/90 d5. 8:30-9:30-10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr. $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James EF: $4 if CCC Member or $6. CCC Memb. $25. per yr. Info: lelandfue@ Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. yahoo.com, www.charlottechess.com. NOV. 2, Clover Challenge Scholastic/Collegiate Tournament, Colum- JAN. 24-26 OR 25-26, 37th Cardinal Open, Columbus A State Championship Event! bus See Grand Prix. OCT. 19-20, North Carolina Senior Open Site 4-H Center, OSU campus. 7 Sections: non-rated K-3, 4-6 & 7-12 (5- 4-SS, G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites Shelton Vineyards, 150 SS, G/30 d0); rated U600 & U900 (5-SS, G/30 d5), K-12 Open, & Charlestowne Dr., Dobson, NC 27017, 336-353-9400. HR: $107/night Collegiate/Young Adult (4-SS, G/45 d5). Check in 9-9:30am, round 1 Oklahoma chess rate, breakfast included. One open section. $$Gtd: 150-100-50 + 10am. Trophies to top players & teams each section, medals all others. OCT. 12-13, 2nd OCF Fall FIDE Open trophy; U1600, $100 + trophy. Top NC resident recognized as 2013 NC EF: $24 postmarked by 10/19, $30 after; $6 less for College/YA section See Grand Prix. Senior Champion. EF: $35 until 10/17, $40 at site. USCF membership & federal lunch program students. Refund less $5 admin fee if w/d by required. $2 reduction to NCCA members. Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610 noon 11/1, no refunds after. Registrations due 10/29, no on-site entries. NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 1st Annual Holiday Open (TX) N. Main St., Suite 215, Blacksburg, VA 24060. SCHEDULE: Reg. 9:30-10:30 Mail to: Licking Co 4-H, c/o Tim Beltz, 94 Grant St., Newark, OH 43055. See Grand Prix. Sat, Rds. 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM Sat, 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sun. Byes: One Full details/entry form neilley.com/chess, contact Grant Neilley grant@ 1/2-pt bye at registration (irrevocable). All participants must be 50 neilley.com, 614-314-1102. NS. W. Oregon years old by December 31, 2013. Please visit www.seniors.queenci- NOV. 8, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC) tychess.com or email [email protected] for more info. 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30- NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open 8:30-9:30-10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr. (CA-S) NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 40th Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, 5th annual Golden State Open , 40th Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open Scholastic NOV. 9, Columbus Tornado NOV. 17 See Grand Prix. (CA-N) 4-SS. G/30 d5. Holiday Inn University, 5790 University Parkway, Winston- See Grand Prix. Salem, NC 27105. In 3 sections: K-12, K-9, and K-6. Entry Fees: $22 by Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 11/11; $27 at site. Trophies to the top 7 in each section. Medals to the NOV. 9, Toledo November Swiss rest. Registration: Ends 10 a.m. Rounds: 10:30-12-2:15-3:30. Awards Open, 4SS, Rd. 1 G/75 d5, Rds. 2-4 G/85 d5.The University of Toledo Health Pennsylvania right after last round is completed. Info: info@americanchesspromo- Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Maryland Chess Association (MD) tions.com or (478)-973-9389. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055 Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by See Maryland. General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204. (or go to PayPal and use the Info 11/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, name.) NS. NC. $100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James North Penn Chess Club Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org for JAN. 24-26, Land of the Sky XXVII schedules & info or 215-699-8418. See Grand Prix. NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open See Grand Prix. OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- pionships (VA) NOV. 17, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) Ohio 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Kings Island Resort (see Kings Island See Grand Prix. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) See Grand Prix. $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. See Grand Prix. ends 8:15 pm, rds. 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of reg- , Viking Open - in two sections (NJ) OCT. 18, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC) ular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. OCT. 20 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30- See Grand Prix. , 2013 8:30-9:30-10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr. NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24 OCT. 26, 6th Annual David Elliott Memorial Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. Motor City Open - NOTE DATE CHANGE (MI) 4-SS, G/30 d5. St. Luke’s Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102. See Grand Prix. Prizes ($$ $250 Gtd): , DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC) 1st $100 + Elliott Cup, 2nd $50 U1800 $100. Play- OCT. 25 ers U1400 with 1.5 pts or more receive participation award. EF: $20 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30- Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! , Toledo December Swiss general ($15 U1600). Registration: Noon to 1:15 PM. Rounds: 1:30-3- 8:30-9:30-10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr. DEC. 14 . 4-5 Meet and greet with Elliott family (w/refreshments) 2:30 PM. Playoff Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. 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OCT. 27, 2013 PA State Game/45 Championship JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) 2:30PM. Additional information: Tom Crane at either 817-296-4287, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. [email protected] or www.tarrantcountychessclub.org/ NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, Dallas Absolute See Grand Prix. (NY) See Grand Prix. See New York. NOV. 2, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads NOV. 2, Scholastic Turkey Tournament Our 24th year! 3RR, 40/75, sd/30 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. 5SS, G/30 d0. Sloan Creek Intermediate School, 440 Country Club Rd., Walnut St., West Chester, PA 19382. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am; Rhode Island Fairview, TX 75069. EF: $20 if postmarked by 10/25/13, $50 after. On site Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4:30. Info: [email protected]. ($50). Reg.: 8:00-8:30 AM. R1 at 9:00 AM, all others ASAP. For complete JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) details/registration form go to www.LovejoyChess.org. Checks payable NOV. 3, PCL November Quick Quads (QC) See Grand Prix. 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., to: Sloan Creek Chess. Sections: Primary PreK-3rd U200; Primary PreK- Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) 3rd U600; Primary PreK-3rd Open; 4th–8th Grades U300, 4th–8th Grades Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W. See Grand Prix. U500, 4th-8th Grades U800; 4th-8th Grades Open; 9th-12th Grades Open. Each section receives 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th place individual tro- NOV. 3, Sleep late Open - in two sections (NJ) phies & 6th place receives frozen turkey. 1st & 2nd place team trophies See Grand Prix. South Carolina in each section. Side events, food and fun! More info call: Debbie 972- 658-8708. NOV. 9, MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 74th S.C. Championships Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: 3RR, See Grand Prix. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! 40/75 SD/30 d5. EF: $20 cash; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg. ends 9AM Rd. 1 NOV. 7, 14, 21, 26*, Center64 Thursday Night Swiss 9:30AM then asap. Scholastic: 4SS, K-12 G/40 d5, EF $5 rec’d by Thurs. 4-SS, G/120 d5. Center64 CC, 3201 Hillcroft St. #2E, Houston, TX 77057. before, $15 on site. Reg. ends 9:30am. Rd. 1 10AM then asap. Mail Ent: Tennessee 2nd floor Rich Hill Shopping Plaza at SE corner of Hillcroft & Richmond payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: Ave. EF: $25 + $7 reg. fee for non-members. Prizes: 40% of EF. Reg.: mastermindschess.org or [email protected]. OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) See Grand Prix. on site 6:15-6:45 pm, or call 281-698-0068 or email [email protected]. NOV. 16, 12th Annual Horizons for Youth Scholastic Fall Chess Rds.: 7pm each Thursday. *Note that 4th round is Tuesday to accommo- 5SS, G/30 d5. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! date Thanksgiving. Main Campus, College Center Building, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: 7:30- OCT. 12-13, Shelby County Go National Chess Day! , 1st Annual Holiday Open 8:45am. Rds.: 9:30, 11, 12:30, 2, 3:30. Rated Section Age 18 and under. Separate Open & Scholastic tournaments. Site: University of Memphis, NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24 Non-Rated Sections ages 14 and under and all 5 rounds done by 3pm. EF: University Center, 499 University Dr., Memphis, TN 38111. OPEN: 5/SS, See Grand Prix. G/90 d5, Reg. 9:30-9:50, Rds. Sat. 10-1:30-5, Sun.11-2:30, EF-$25 by $30 postmarked by November 15th, $35 later & on site. Prizes: Rated- NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open Trophies-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, UNR. 10/11, $30 on site; One section with class prizes, $300 GTD: $100-70- (CA-S) SCHOLASTIC Non-Rated Trophies b/o age. For rated section, please bring chess equip- 40 (U1500- $60-30). : Saturday ONLY, 4/SS, G/30 d5, Reg. See Grand Prix. ment. Random draw prizes between rounds. Sudden death, if necessary 11-11:45, Rd. 1 at 12noon, rest ASAP. Scholastic Sections: U1200, U600, for 1st-4th - G/10, tie breaks determines color and clock placement. Ent: Unrated. EF-$15 by 10/11, $20 on site; Trophies to top 3 each section, Spe- NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 2013 DCC Fide Open X Online registration only: www.northampton.edu/Community-Pro- cial gift for all scholastic players! Enter online at http://shelbycountychess. See Grand Prix. grams/Horizons-For-Youth/Special-Events-and-Partnerships.htm or call blogspot.com/or mail to SCC, 1614 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. NOTE: DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open Horizons for Youth at 610-861-4120 for assistance. Info: Jane 610-861- This replaces: 3rd Annual National Chess Day Extravaganza (BLZ), (NV) Oct. 12. 4120, Scott Zrinski (TD), [email protected] or Bruce Davis (Chief See Grand Prix. TD), [email protected]. , 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH) NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17 DEC. 27-30, 2013 Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Champi- NOV. 23, 2013 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) See Grand Prix. onship See Grand Prix. NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 1st Annual Holiday Open (TX) See Nationals. NOV. 24, Somerset Open - in two sections (NJ) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. NOV. 23-24, 54th Mid-South Open Utah NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24, 2013 See Grand Prix. Motor City Open - NOTE DATE CHANGE (MI) OCT. 17&31, Riverton Dual Rated See Grand Prix. 3-SS, G/25 d5. Johnson Garage, 1836 W. 12050 S., Riverton, UT 84065. Texas 1st =Book. EF: $5. Reg.: 6:45 Rds.: 7pm-8pm-9pm. RivertonKnight@com NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! cast.net. Allan Johnson 801-446-4231 also Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Jan. Congress 23. See Grand Prix. OCT. 12-13, Dallas Amateur and Novice 5SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Dallas CC, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. DEC. 1, National Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) Ste C, Richardson, TX 75080. EF: $30 ($25 Jr/Sr/Hcap), plus $10 non-DCC 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Loews Philadelphia Hotel (see mbr fee if applicable. $$ Prizes based on entries 60 % returned. Amateur: Vermont National Chess Congress). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro- Open to U1800. Novice: Open to U1400 and unrated. Reg.: 9:45-10:15am. , 2013 Vermont Open portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site OCT. 26-27 Rds.: 10:45-3:10-7:16, 10:45-3:10. Two half-point Byes if requested See Grand Prix. only, no checks. Reg. ends 8:15 pm, rds. 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, before rd. 2 (and if requested before receiving a full point bye,) with- but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. Ent: MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships drawals and last round zero point byes are not eligible for prizes. (NY) DEC. 8, PCL December Quick Quads (QC) Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., TX 76036. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected], www.dallaschess. See New York. Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. com. NS. NC. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W. OCT. 12-13, Dallas Open Virginia DEC. 27-29 OR 28-29, 32nd annual Empire City Open (NY) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Arlington Chess Club’s Friday Action OCT. 19, Many Springs Open 58 3SS, G/30 d5. Held 1/month. For dates go to: www.arlingtonchess DEC. 29, Chessmas Open - in two sections (NJ) North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland club.com. 80% returned as prizes (b/entries). Reg.: 7-8pm. Rd. 1: 8:15pm. See Grand Prix. Hills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned as EF: $15 ($10 for members), cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 46th annual Liberty Bell Open prizes. Sections to be determined by participation. Registration on-site Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA. Info only: chrisney2@ See Grand Prix. 8:45-8:55. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:15PM, Third Round gmail.com.

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OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- or online by 11/6, $40 at site. Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs. Regis- Post office boxes count as two words, telephone numbers as one, ZIP pionships tration: 8-9:30am. Rds.: Sat. 10am, 2:30pm, 7pm, Sun. 10am & 3pm. Bye: code is free. Full payment must accompany all advertising. All advertis- See Grand Prix. limit 2, request before end of Rd. 2. Memb. Req’d: $25 ($19 juniors). OSA. ing published in Chess Life is subject to the applicable rate card, available ENT: OCT. 12-14, 54th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Champi- Checks payable to Washington Chess Federation. Mail to: Eelco Van from the Advertising Department. Chess Life reserves the right not to onship Ruth, 415 Williams Avenue South, Unit 205, Renton, WA 98057-2747. accept an advertiser’s order. Only publication of an advertisement con- See Nationals. Info: [email protected], 425-761-0298. Enter online: www.nwchess. stitutes final acceptance. For a copy of these complete set of regulations com/onlineregistration. NS. NC. W. OCT. 19, Arlington Chess Club’s Saturday Action-Plus & a schedule of deadlines, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: See Grand Prix. NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open Chess Life Classifieds, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. (CA-S) OCT. 19, CAC Saturday October Swiss See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. For Sale JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, 5th annual Golden State Open OCT. 20, CAC Sunday October Swiss 4 Youngsters (CA-N) * WORLD’S FINEST CHESS SETS * Location: Capital Area Chess, 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite See Grand Prix. *The House of Staunton, produces unquestionably the finest Staunton #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. Sections: K-12 Scholastic players: >1000, <1000, <600. Trophies: Top 5 Players. Medals to 2.5 or above points. Chess sets. *Pay-Pal and all Major Credit Cards accepted. The House of Other Class Trophies in each section. Registration: 11:30am-12:30pm. West Virginia Staunton, Inc.; 1021 Production Court; Suite 100; Madison, AL 35758. Format: 5SS, G/30 d5. Rounds: 1pm and ASAP. EF: $20 by 10/18 6pm, *Website: www.houseofstaunton.com; phone: (256) 858-8070; email: OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) [email protected] Onsite $25. $20 check Postmarked by 10/13. CAC Members $5 less. See Grand Prix. Info: www.capitalareachess.com. Make checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA 20120. Boards and sets provided. No 845 USED CHESS MAGAZINES clocks supplied. (Dec. 1942 to present) and 80 USED BOOKS (74 titles). 413-443-4298 or Wisconsin [email protected] for lists. OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 2013 CAC FIDE Open II North Shore Chess Center (IL) See Grand Prix. Tournaments, lectures, simuls, and camps located in northern Illinois. Visit SELLING CHESS MAGAZINES NOV. 2, 4th Annual Sterling Chess November! www.nachess.org/events for a full schedule of events. 1959-2009, chess books, some harder-to-find. 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PAGE 15 / ABCS OF CHESS 7. Qd7+ Kf8 8. Nf4 (Not quite effective is 8. Nf6? Qg6+ 9. Kxg6 or 8. Ng7 Qh7+ 9. Kxh7 stale- White’s f3-knight is lost Problem I. Trapping: mate.) 8. ... Qh8+ (8. ... Qf7 9. Ng6+ Kg8 10. Qd8+) after . White loses 1. ... g4 Problem II. Driving off: 9. Kg6 Qg8+ 10. Kf6 (Of course 10. Kf5 allows Qf7+ a knight after . 1. ... b4 Problem III. Undermin- forcing a trade of queens.) 10. ... Qh8+ 11. Kf5 Qc3 ing: Black breaks through with 1. ... Nxb2. (No better are 11. ... Kg8 12. Kg6; 11. ... Qh6 12. Ng6+ Black wins a knight by Problem IV. Trapping: 1. Kg8 13. Qe8+ Kg7 14. Qf8+ Kh7 15. Qh8 mate.) 12. . Black comes ... b5 Problem V. Simplification: Ne6+ Kg8 13. Qe8+ Kh7 14. Ng5+ The chase is out ahead with 1. ... Qxg1+ 2. Bxg1 Rxg1+ 3. Kf2 over, the mate is near. Problem II. 1. e7 (1. g7 Rg3 (or 3. Ke2 or 3. Kd2) 3. ... Rg2+. Problem VI. Fork: 2. e7 Bh5 3. Rg6!? This idea is known as a Novotny. PAGE 13 / CHESS TO ENJOY Black scores with 1. ... Qxd2+ 2. Kxd2 Nb3+. 3. ... Rxg6! [White wins after 3. ... Bxg6? 4. Kf2.] 4. Problem I. 45. Qg8+ Kh6 46. e4! threatens Qxh7 e8=Q Rf6+ 5. Ke1 [It is an immediate draw after 5. mate. (Not 46. Qxh7+?? Qxh7.) Problem II. 33. ... PAGE 38 / BENKO PROFILE Kg1 Bxe8 6. g8=Q Rg6+.] 5. ... Bxe8 6. g8=Q Bd7! and ... Qa1 mate. and White cannot pick off one of the black pieces.) Rxb5! 34. cxb5 Rc8! Problem III. Solution: 1. Rd2! Rf8 2. Kc2!! Rhg8 3. Kb2 64. Qa1+! Kb8 65. Qa5 puts Black in Zugzwang, e.g. Mutual Zugzwang is the best setup for both 1. ... Re3 (1. ... Rf3+ 2. Ke1! Re3+ 3. Kxd1 Rxe7 4. Rc5! [4. Rf6? Re5! 5. g7 Rg5 6. Rf7+ Kb6 7. Ke2 Kc6 65. ... Rh7 66. Qb4+ Ka7 67. Qa3+ Kb8 68. Qb3+ sides. 3. ... h6 4. h3! h5 5. h4 Rh8 The Black Ka7 69. Qa2+ Kb8 70. Qb1+ Kc8 71. Qxh7. Problem rooks can’t be let loose. 6. Ka2! Rhg8 7. Ra7! 8. Kf3 Kd6 9. Kf4 Ke6! is equal.] 4. ... Kb6 5. Rg5 Rg7 IV. 27. Rxg6! threatens 28. Qh5+ and 29. Qh7 mate. Rf4 8. Rb2 Rd4 9. Rb8+ Rd8 10. Rxd8+ 6. Ke2 Kc6 7. Kf3 Kd6 8. Kg4 Ke7 9. Kh5 Kf6 10. Black resigned after 27. ... Rh4 28. Ne6!. Problem Kxd8 11. Ra8+ wins. Kh6+- wins) 2. g7 Bb3 3. Rc7+ (Black draws after V. Don’t take credit for 39. Rxg7! Rxg7 40. Rf7unless 3. Re6? Rxe6 [3. ... Bxe6? 4. Kf2 wins] 4. g8=Q you also saw that (42. Qxc7 Bc4+! 5. Kf2 Re2+ 6. Kf3 Bxg8 7. Kxe2 Bf7.) 40. ... Qc1+ 41. Kh2 Qc7! PAGE 43 / BENKO’S BAFFLERS 3. ... Ka6 Rxf7) is defeated by 42. Rf8+!. Problem VI. Good (3. ... Kb6 4. Rc3! wins) 4. Kf2 gaining a decisive is 22. ... Nxh2 or 22. ... Nxg3 23. hxg3 Qxe6. But Problem I. 1. a8=Q+ Kf7 2. Qf3+ Bf5 (The other tempo 4. ... Re4 5. Rc6+ Ka5 6. Re6 Rxe6 7. g8=Q fastest is 22. ... Rxe6! 23. dxe6 Ng5, which threatens tries lose even quicker 2. ... Ke7 3. Qf6+ Ke8 4. Rf6+ 8. Kg1! (White must avoid the e-file 8. Ke3? ... Nh3 mate. Black won after 24. f3 Nh3+ 25. Kh1 Ng7+; 2. ... Ke6 3. Qb3+; 2. ... Ke8 3. Nf6+.) 3. Bxg8 9. e8=Q Re6+ drawing.) 8. ... Bxg8 9. e8=Q Nhf2+ 26. Kg1 Nxe3 27. Qc3 Nfxd1 28. Bxd1 Qxf5+ Ke7 4. Qc5+ Kf7 (No better is 4. ... Kd8 5. Be6 10. Qd8+ wins. It is a tricky endgame with the- Nxf1. Qa5+ Ke7 6. Qc7+ Kf8.) 5. Qc7+ Kf8 6. Qd8+ Kf7 matic tries.

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MY BEST MOVE

MICHAEL BODEK 2012 U.S. CADET CHAMPION

oing into this game I was near the middle of the pack at the 2012 U.S. G Cadet Championship. My task was clear: I needed to win to have any chance at first place. My opponent had lost a few games and was looking for a win, so I knew it would be an exciting game. I played a risky opening, trying to create complica- tions that might give me a chance to outplay my opponent. However, my king grew weak and my opponent brought most of his army into the attack.

While most of the action had taken place on the kingside, I managed to save myself by looking at the entire board and remem- bering that every chessboard has 64 available squares and two kings—either of which can be checkmated. The move I played has left a lasting impression with me of how quickly the action on the board can shift and I consider it the best move I’ve ever played.

A simple pawn push James Black (2318) ... I managed to save myself by looking Michael Bodek (2396) 2012 U.S. Cadet Championship (6), at the entire board and remembering Rockville, Maryland, 07/23/2012 “ that every chessboard has 64 available squares and two kings— either of which can be checkmated.

23. ... b6!! 27. ... Rac8.) 27. ... Rg8 28. Qh6” fxe6 29. Qh7+ Kd6. Unleashing the latent power of my bishop with a fury. All of a sudden it goes 24. ... Kf8 25. Qh6+ Ke7 26. f8=Q+ Rxf8 27. from a useless piece to a deadly attacker. Qg7+ Ke8 28. Ba4+ At first glance this position looks very White no longer has the time to play e7 as Desperation, but what else can White difficult for Black. I am faced with a dan- I am threatening checkmate in two: 24. ... try? gerous attack, and my opponent is Ba6+ 25. Ke1 Qd2 mate. So White must threatening e6-e7 which cuts off my king’s continue checking, but the checks don’t 28. ... Qxa4 29. Rxh7 Qd7 escape route. Also Qxh7+ and exf7+ both lead to a mate. 23. ... Bxe6 24. Bxe6 fxe6 This defends against all mate threats. look dangerous. However, as dangerous as 25. Qxh7+ Kf8 26. Rg3 Nf7 27. Qg8+ Ke7 these threats look, it is relatively superfi- 28. Rc7+ Kd6 29. Qxf7 is not as strong. 30. Qh6 Nf7 cial, as it will take White at least one more 24. exf7+ The rest is trivial: tempo to generate mating threats. Since I am not threatened with immediate check- No better is 24. Qxh7+ Kf8 25. Qh8+ Ke7 31. Qf4 Qd6 32. Qf3 Qd4 33. Qe2 Bd7 34. g3 mate, I have enough time to play: 26. Rc7+ Bd7 27. Qg7 (Also quite strong is Rc8 35. Rd1 Qc4, White resigned. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SUBJECT

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