CELEBRATING THE U.S. AMATEUR TEAM EAST, WEST, NORTH, AND SOUTH EVENTS

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COVER STORY / U.S. AMATEUR TEAMS 26 The Spirit of the Teams BY AL LAWRENCE (EAST), IM KOSTYA KAVUTSKIY AND ERIC LAI (WEST), BETSY DYNAKO ZACATE (NORTH), Chess Life TONY BURRUS (SOUTH) Our annual roundup of the U.S. Amateur Teams: East (the MAY biggest team tournament in the world!), West, North, and South

COLUMNS 16 CHESS TO ENJOY / ENTERTAINMENT Tweaking Time Controls By GM Andy Soltis

18 BACK TO BASICS / READER ANNOTATIONS Learning From Losses By GM

20 IN THE ARENA / PLAYER OF THE MONTH A Trip Down Memory Lane By GM Robert Hess

22 LOOKS AT BOOKS / SHOULD I BUY IT? A Russian Revival By John Hartmann

44 SOLITAIRE CHESS / INSTRUCTION Fast On The Draw, But No Draw By Bruce Pandolfini

46 THE PRACTICAL ENDGAME / INSTRUCTION What Am I Missing? 36 EDUCATION / RURAL CHESS PROGRAMS By GM Daniel Naroditsky Chess Takes Flight in Wingfield DEPARTMENTS BY MONIQUE HARRISON-HENDERSON Building a school chess program in a rural Mississippi city that 6 MAY PREVIEW / has a 75% poverty rate. THIS MONTH IN CHESS LIFE AND US CHESS NEWS CHESS JOURNALISM / 2018 CJA AWARDS 8 COUNTERPLAY / READERS RESPOND 39 2018 Chess Journalists of America Awards FIRST MOVES / 9 BY JOSHUA ANDERSON CHESS NEWS FROM AROUND THE U.S. 10 FACES ACROSS THE BOARD / BY AL LAWRENCE 40 EDUCATION / ACADEMICS AND CHESS 13 US CHESS AFFAIRS / Chess Changing Academic Trajectories

NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS BY DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM 49 TOURNAMENT LIFE / MAY How chess can alter students’ education goals 71 CLASSIFIEDS / MAY 71 SOLUTIONS / MAY 72 MY BEST MOVE / PERSONALITIES THIS MONTH: MICHAEL AINSWORTH

ON THE COVER U.S. Military Academy cadets and U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen (on this page as well as the cover) continue their tradition of friendly rivalry at the U.S. Amateur Team East, successfully representing the spirit of the U.S. Amateur Team events from all across the country and showing why the Teams are the social event of the year. COVER PHOTO AND THIS PAGE BY JIM DOYLE

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CONTRIBUTORS US CHESS NEWS PREVIEW MAY AL LAWRENCE (USAT East) is the former Executive Director of both US Chess and the World Chess Hall of CHECKMATE OVARIAN CANCER Fame. He is currently Managing The second edition of the Charity Chess Championships in Director for the US Chess Trust. New York City is set for May 20th at Columbia Grammar to His latest book, with GM Lev benefit ovarian cancer research. Kimberly Doo of the US Chess Alburt, is Chess for the Gifted and Busy. Women’s committee explained in an interview on uschess.org that the cause is deeply personal to her: “Men attending this event by participating, fundraising, or volunteering are saying IM KOSTYA KAVUTSKIY that they care about and want to help find a cure.” Check US (USAT West) is a professional Chess’ April archives for a full interview with Kimberly, and chess player, coach, and writer find photos and results from the event on our Twitter page. living in Mountain View, California. His first book, with IM Zhanibek Amanov, is Modernized: The Open Sicilian.

CHICAGO ERIC LAI (USAT West) is a journalist, tech NORM HUNT marketing consultant, and parent- coach of the Fallon Middle School The big norm-hunting chess team in Dublin, California. season heats up with the summer approaching, BETSY DYNAKO ZACAT starting with the Chicago (USAT North) is a photographer Open from May 24-28. and digital multimedia design artist Look for our coverage living in Chicago, Illinois. She also including photos from is a national tournament director Betsy Dynako Zacate. and FIDE arbiter.

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www.uschess.org 7 Counterplay / Readers Respond

Ault, Lombardy, Pandolfini

LESLIE AULT STAY SHARP, BRUCE FABIANO! The solution given for Leslie Ault’s endgame My name is Aiden Gandhi and I am 11 years study in the March 2018 Chess Life leaves out old from Park City, Utah. I love Chess Life the beautiful, theoretically instructive point: magazine and all things chess. One of my favorite things to do is review “Solitaire Chess” by Bruce Pandolfini in each issue. In the May 2017 issue, for Solitaire Chess, I found a line that wasn’t mentioned for White on moves 20 and 21.

WHITE TO PLAY

1. Rb2+ K(any) 2. Ra2! and 2. ... Rxa2 is , while after 2. ... Nxa2+ 3. Kb2 N(either)c3 4. Kxa1 or 2. ... Nd2+ 3. Kb2 Rxa2+, White draws since Black cannot checkmate AFTER 19. ... e5 with two knights against the king. Leslie Ault is still providing great puzzle I was wondering what your thoughts were material! on the line 20. Qb3+, with an idea of then Paul Fields playing Nd6. I think the same idea can be applied via email to move 21 by playing Qb3+ giving White an advantage. Leslie Ault wrote us: Aiden Gandhi Loved the article, but want to adjust the problem Park City, Utah solution: intended was 1. Rb2+ Kf3 2. Ra2! Nxa2+ 3. Kb2, winning the rook and drawing. Fritz “knows” Bruce Pandolfini responds: Just before press time, GM Fabiano this so chose to play on with 1. ... Nd2+ 2. Kxd2 Nd5 Caruana won the 2018 Candidates tourna - with rook plus knight versus rook. Your suggestion is a very good one and it does ment in Berlin, Germany, becoming the have merit. I think Keres liked it less because it first American in almost half a century to removed the queen from the center, where it observed compete for the unified World Champi- LOMBARDY d4 and h5, two important squares in his attack plan. onship title. Moreover, when at b3, the queen may be subject to The March, 2018 edition of Chess Life con - Chess Life will have the full story in our an attack by the knight capturing on c5 at some tained a picture of GM Bill Lombardy giving a June issue’s cover story by GM Ian Rogers. point. Nevertheless, it is a noteworthy thought and simultaneous exhibition (simul) in Pittsburgh, We will also cover the U.S. Championship I thank you for pointing it out. Please give yourself and an accompanying letter from Jerry Bergman. as our July cover story, where Fabiano 2 bonus points in your overall score. I played chess at the Pittsburgh Chess Club will doubtless have all eyes on him. during that time, and played against Lombardy The World Championship itself is Thank you for being so observant. at the same simul. I was the last to finish, and scheduled for November 9-28 in London, drew my game with the grandmaster. I also got England. my first rating from Lombardy (Lombardy was Be sure to check uschess.org and our assigning estimated ratings at the simul. ~ed): 1900! social media outlets for even more about Ralph Clayton the Fabulous Fabiano. Phoenix, Arizona

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8 May 2018 | Chess Life First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S. Chess For A Cause Metro Atlanta teens work with seniors to improve memories and increase engagement.

Youth volunteers and seniors engage in friendly competition at the Crabapple Senior Center in Alpharetta, Georgia. All photos courtesy of City of Milton.

n the summer of 2016, Anuhya Tadepalli, a 17-year old Milton, Anuhya explains. “We learned that it helps with the growth of dendrites, IGeorgia student, volunteered at a memory care facility and noticed which are extensions of brain neurons, and these neurons help improve that the available board games, such as bingo and Yahtzee, weren’t overall performance of the brain.” engaging the seniors. She continues, “Chess has been shown to provide innumerable benefits “They looked really bored,” Anuhya says. “I wanted to offer them for the elderly. It provides an opportunity for socialization and helps something more fun.” Anuhya thought that chess—the game she’d been strengthen overall mental health. Research has linked chess to lower playing since she was six—would offer the perfect combination of rates of dementia in active players. Of all current chess grandmasters, entertainment and challenge. none show signs of dementia.” Shortly thereafter, Anuhya and her friend, Poojita Chinmay, 16, began Inspired by their research, Anuhya and Poojita became determined to taking chess boards into senior centers. “We were overwhelmed by the spread the word—and the game. They began by asking local high school response and interest,” Anuhya says. Believing they had tapped into a chess players to volunteer, believing that “the informal interaction between critical unmet need, the teenagers began researching age-related dementia seniors and kids helps build self-confidence and bridges the age divide.” and discovered that chess might help reverse the effects of dementia in Their persistence paid off: by year end, Chess for a Cause was officially adults. “Chess allows the exercise of both the left and right hemispheres,” launched as a 4-H club under the 4-H Fulton County UGA Extension. For more information on Chess for a Cause, visit www.chessforacause.com.

www.uschess.org 9 First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S. FACES ACROSS THE BOARD

By AL LAWRENCE

DIANA TULMAN NEW MILFORD, NEW JERSEY Providing legendary training The fabled Soviet methods of chess training groomed generations of world champions. After the collapse of the USSR, Diana Tulman came to the U.S. and, with WGM Irina Levitina—the four-time Soviet women’s champ who played for the world title in 1984 and went on to win three U.S. championships—started the Interna- tional Chess Academy, now in Glen Rock, New Jersey. As a youngster in Moldova, Diana herself received top training. “I wanted my daughter, Hana, and my friends’ kids to experience the sort of benefit chess offered Irina and myself.” Although a political conquest for the West, the disintegration of the Soviet bloc was a tragedy for many there. “My father worked for 40 years in the USSR, and with its end, what did he have to show for it? We came to America for a better life with our family and after 26 years that de- cision has justified itself exponentially,” she said, adding sadly, “Moldova remains one of the poorest countries in Europe.” Her academy now serves about 1,000 students at a time with a cadre of three dozen coaches, including master classes and private lessons Chess for a Cause Founder Anuhya Tadepalli offers instruction at the Crabapple Senior Center. given by GMs Artur Yusupov, Alexander Stripun- sky, , and Sergey Kudrin.

Today, Chess for a Cause boasts 26 student volunteers and six adults who work with seniors But the experience isn’t just for chess prodigies. at 21 facilities across the metro Atlanta area. They’ve received a Disney Inspire grant to “Kids, many whose ratings weren’t always the purchase chessboards and have been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as well as in highest but whose parents just saw value in local media. keeping them involved with us, go on to attend Chess for a Cause has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Human Services the best universities,” Tulman said. “We have five kids graduated from, attending, or accepted for their innovative solution that supports and engages adults who are older or who have to Princeton, two from Columbia, and two from disabilities. Anuhya also has been personally honored with a proclamation from Milton’s MIT, plus one who received her Ph.D. from Dart- leaders. In presenting the proclamation, Milton’s Mayor Joe Lockwood said, “Anuhya's mouth and is now a math professor.” initiative and her dedication are an inspiration to all of us. Her work with seniors not only has medical and physical benefits, but the social and psychological benefits of those interactions Does chess make them smart? “I can’t tell you with seniors are undeniable.” for sure if we help make smarter kids or if Willi McDowell, Center Manager at Senior Services North Fulton, echoes Mayor smarter kids gravitate towards us, or if it’s some Lockwood’s praise for the program. “Let me just tell you how excited they [the seniors] ironic chess combination of both,” Diana said. were after the first class that was held. During the class I witnessed them concentrating on “But none of these accomplished adults regrets learning how to play and listening to the students with such interest. Afterwards they were the time they spent at the International Chess asking when will lessons be offered again. A little feedback on the students—they were so Academy—or the lifelong friendships they de- knowledgeable, friendly, and very patient with the seniors. This class has given the seniors veloped with each other or the game of chess.” the opportunity to use their brains and enhance their beautiful minds.” Write to [email protected].

10 May 2018 | Chess Life First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S. Eliot Hearst (1932-2018): Contributions Deep, Wide, and Witty

By AL LAWRENCE

The generations of top American players active in the 1950s and early the Soviets had humiliatingly shot down and captured pilot Francis Gary 1960s are a fascinating mix of personalities and I am nostalgic for them. Powers in our “secret” U-2 spy plane and a scant year before the Berlin You read Chess Life, so you know many of the names—from Fine, Reshevsky, Wall isolated the Allied sector. As a member of the U.S. squad at the and Denker to Evans and Bisguier and of course, Fischer. But you may World Student Team Championship, Hearst ventured into a citadel of have missed one of my personal favorites, a 20th-century Renaissance USSR chess—the Palace of the Pioneers in Leningrad (now again St. man of culture and wit named Eliot Hearst, whose long and illustrious Petersburg)—to help commandeer first place ahead of the Soviet team life ended January 30 in Tucson, Arizona. led by . It was the only time the U.S. has ever won the Born in New York City in 1932, Hearst was actually the first notable World Student Team, never before even coming close. And it was the chess player I ever met, and the one who opened up the real chess world first time since the 1937 Olympiad (the Russians didn’t show up) that for me. In the late 1960s, he found himself toward the start of his academic any American chess team had won any world championship. “I think a career at the University of Missouri- tear or two were shed,” when the Columbia. To promote the chess club, Soviet band struck up The Star he gave free simultaneous exhibitions. Spangled Banner, Hearst wrote. The As I wrote in “My Best Move” team was feted on its return. (January 2018 Chess Life), knowing Former Chess Life Editor Frank nothing about Hearst or organized Brady gave the young Dr. Hearst his chess, I was one of his challengers on own column, “Chess Kaleidoscope.” a freezing night in 1967. “I loved it,” Brady said. “He threw He was already a distinguished everything in there—it was full of full professor of psychology, having commentary and news.” And full of completed a bachelor’s degree sum - wit as well. In 1964, after Fischer’s ma cum laude from Columbia still unmatched 11-0 sweep of the University in 1953 and finishing his U.S. Championship, Hearst wrote Ph.D. in experimental psychology a that he’d beaten Fischer in 1956, and speedy three years later. He then liked to believe that Fischer hadn’t spent two years in uniform at improved since then. Readers loved Walter Reed Army Institute of it. “It was what made me want to Research, a half-dozen years at the write some day for the magazine,” National Institute of Mental Health GM Andy Soltis, the longest- and a year as a Special Fellow at the running and most popular Chess Life Royal College of Surgeons in Hearst playing in August 1962. columnist, told me. London. But at our first meeting, he Brilliant and urbane, Hearst didn’t was only the distinguished figure speeding along from board to board hide a well-tuned sense of the silly. His July 1962 column included his inside the rectangle of tables at the Tiger Hotel. More than 40 years later, extensive “Gentle Glossary,” with apologies to Ambrose Bierce’s Devil’s his emails to me still signed off with “Cheers for Old Mizzou!” Dictionary. Among my favorites: In the years before Missouri, he played a bit of big time chess. He Good Bishop: your opponent’s bishop. learned the moves in the fifth grade from a teacher. The Manhattan Chess King’s Indian Reversed: naidni sgnik. Club rejected Hearst as too young, but, along with contemporary Larry Reshevsky, Sammy: an 80-year-old chess prodigy. Evans, Eliot garnered the finer points when they were both admitted to Like several of his 1960 teammates, Hearst left chess. In academia, the Marshall Chess Club, just missing a first-hand connection with Frank chiefly at Indiana University but also at University of California, Berkeley, Marshall, who passed away in late 1944. By 15, Hearst was competing in Columbia University, and the University of Arizona, he amassed an the U.S. Junior and in 1950, still a teen, he won the prestigious New York illustrious career of notable publications and prestigious honors. In 2009, State Championship ahead of Arthur Bisguier and Max Pavey, making he brought together his brilliance in two fields to co-author the definitive master. He followed up by winning the Marshall Chess Club Championship. work on blindfold chess. He qualified for the U.S. Championships of 1954 and 1961-2, finishing Hearst is survived by his sister, Marlys Witte, of Tucson, Arizona; two mid-field, and turned down further chances at the title for professional children, Jennifer, of Berkeley, California, and Andrew, of Brooklyn, New reasons. Perhaps Hearst’s best-known game is his mating-attack victory York; and his longtime partner, Elaine Rousseau, of Tucson. with black against Bobby Fischer in the 1956 Rosenwald tournament. Eliot Hearst’s contributions to chess didn’t end with my selection of Yes, Bobby was only 13, but he had just three rounds earlier uncorked highlights. He served three years as a precocious vice president of US his “Game of the Century” against Donald Byrne. Chess, directed many scholastic and local tournaments, and organized But it was in 1960 that Hearst secured his mooring in the mainstream the first Eastern Open. He captained successful U.S. international teams of American chess history. It was during a time of perilous flareups in that included Fischer.

PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF ANDREW HEARST the Cold War between the U.S. and the USSR, only a few months after Hearst’s contributions to our game were deep, wide, and witty.

Blindfold Chess: History, Psychology, Techniques, Champions, World Records, and Important Games, McFarland, 2009. (Co-author: John Knott) Detailed at www.blindfoldchess.net. Hearst’s detailed, first-hand account of his Student Team’s historic victory is available at www.uschess.org/content/view/10765/568/.

www.uschess.org 11 FABULOUS FABIANO A HOME-GROWN HERO

With his win in the 2018 , becomes the first American in decades to challenge for the World Championship.

1998 Plays first US Chess rated event on May 30 First US Chess rating - 473 (P4) 2001 Earns Expert title - US Chess rating 2004 Wins Gold at Pan Am Youth (U10), earning the FM title - FIDE rating 2040 2002 Becomes the youngest American to defeat a GM (Aleksander Wojtkiewicz) in an official tournament - US Chess rating 2111 2003 Wins Elementary (K-6), Grade (6th) in U.S. and Gold at Pan Am Youth (U12) 2004 Wins National Junior High (K-9) 2005 Transfers from U.S. to Italy on October 11 2006 Earns IM title at age 13 - FIDE rating 2444 2007 Earns GM title at 14 years, 11 months and 20 days, beating Hikaru MAJOR TITLES Nakamura’s record as the youngest American (since broken) - FIDE rating 2012 2594 2012 Sparkassen 2014 Hits peak FIDE rating of 2844 2014 Sinquefield Cup 2015 Transfers back to U.S. on June 26 2015 Grand Prix 2018 Wins Candidates and earns right to 2016 U.S. Championship challenge for World Championship - 2017 London Chess Classic performance rating 2888 2018 Candidates

Before Fabiano became an international chess NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC AND YOUTH TOURNAMENTS superstar, he was a rising American chess prodigy, National Scholastic K-12 Grade Championships 1998 (1st gr.) • 1999 (2nd gr.) • 2000 (3rd gr.) • participating in 12 national scholastic and youth 2001 (4th gr.) • 2003 (6th gr.) tournaments and representing the U.S. in five National Elementary Championships international youth tournaments. 1999 (K-3) • 2000 (K-5) • 2003 (K-6) National High School Championship INTERNATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENTS 2000 (Open) Pan Am Youth SuperNationals 2002 (U10) • 2003 (U12) 2001 (K-6) World Youth National Junior High Championships

2003 (U10) • 2004 (U12) • 2005 (U12) 2003 (K-9) • 2004 (K-9) Blue=Won NICK DUNAEVSKY CREDIT: PHOTO

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RANDY BAUER Experience. Leadership. Proven Results. When I was first elected to the Executive Board, the US Chess finances were a mess—bills couldn’t be paid, obligations to our members and staff were endangered, and mission-critical systems had been neglected.

I ran and was elected with a plan to fix our finances—using professional revenue forecasting and budgeting techniques, making necessary investments and always making “the tough call” to get us back on the straight and narrow. I knew how to accomplish this because it is my life’s work: I have spent over 30 years in leadership roles in budgeting and finance, including as a State Budget Director and now as a Director of a Management and Budget Consulting practice for a national consulting firm.

The voters have put their trust in me by electing me four times—and, on each occasion, the overall condition of US Chess has improved. I have provided leadership that led to key accomplishments:

• Cleaned up the US Chess finances and ensured sound budget practices • Lined up the sponsor for the highly successful U.S. and Women’s chess championships • Secured non-profit tax status for US Chess • Re-shaped the organization’s mission and vision statements and instituted a long-range strategic planning and performance measuring process.

These past successes uniquely position US Chess for new and greater successes. However, we must resist “the kid in the candy shop” philosophy that US Chess should go on a spending spree or make haphazard choices. I will provide experienced leadership that will make the tough choices and achieve quantifiable results.

A successful US Chess Executive Board member must continually adapt to our needs and resources. I will not make grandiose promises that cannot be kept or that might threaten past progress. I will, however, focus my efforts and expertise on the following:

• Target resources at our mission, so as to grow the game and empower people through chess • Improve our customer service infrastructure, including the website, apps, rating and other member services • Continue to build relationships with key chess stakeholders to make it easier for members to access chess via the internet • Provide additional support for schools, local chess clubs, affiliates and those seeking to foster local chess.

LAKSHMANA VISWANATH This is not about me! The approximate 220 volunteers who serve on the various Executive Board committees play a major role. Revamping the volunteer committees could improve US Chess operations. It is vital for US Chess to have a good working group of committees. Providing them with the necessary support will optimize their functionality. Our tactic and strategy should be to reinvent these committees while documenting and codifying a set of Standard Operating Procedures. Goal is NOT to remove anyone from any committee. Goal is to make sure that an individual/chair is still passionate about serving. Goal is to add new folks. What am I proposing: Determine what committees are necessary and which can be eliminated. Remaining committees may be re-chartered. Ask all committee members if they want to continue serving. Ask chair if they still want to be chair. Add/remove chair/members accordingly. Add a new vice/co-chair from next generation of leaders (potential future chair). Executive Liaisons be active in the committee and report to Executive Board. The issues and benefits that are resolved are numerous. A major goal is the infusion of the next generation of leaders. I see two groups here: the 20-40 year old and 40-60 year old. The idea of chair and co-chair lends itself to a smooth transition and preservation of historical relevance. The charter of the committees needs to be re-evaluated on a regular basis. Let us face it: individuals’ passions change over a period of time for a variety of reasons. Bottom line: a yearly self-evaluation of the membership in a committee for a continuance in that committee and a periodic evaluation of the committee itself. A participatory and productive volunteer base through our committees will further our mission. Passionate volunteer committees is one of the pieces to our stakeholder puzzle.

14 May 2018 | Chess Life US Chess Affairs / News for our Members

ANJELINA BELAKOVSKAIA If one would draw a parallel between serving on the US Chess Executive Board and walking in a rose garden, I can assure you that both similarly come with petals and thorns. There are just so many different issues to take care of—from strategic planning to contract discussions, from finance and legal matters to security and safety, from membership fees to US Chess publications and members’ benefits, from personnel matters to website redesign ... and the list goes on and on. It's been almost three years that I served on the Executive Board, flying to meetings, learning from others, sharing my ideas and vision, voting and ensuring that US Chess makes smart moves and gets stronger and better as an organization. Luckily, I found myself to be well prepared and possess a very useful set of skills that is applicable to most of the topics. I brought in my chess, finance and life experience and problem-solving abilities, thinking a few moves ahead, anticipating and connecting the dots. In addition, I brought in my independent voice—eager to listen, discuss, work together and yet independently vote on what I believe is the best for US Chess. For example—US Chess website has been a painful topic for many years. It is also one of the top priorities for US Chess. Yet we were unnecessarily outlaying funds for a piecemeal web redesign approach that never came to fruition. When another motion passed the EB in 2016 by a 6-1 vote (mine was the only NO vote) to pay $42,000 to a two-person tiny programming company, I initiated a necessary discussion that resulted in a 180 degree turn in our web redesign strategy. While the project is nowhere near completion, we have saved the funds that are now available for a “fixed bid” comprehensive solution and taken concrete steps to make it happen. Working together with the Women’s Committee, I supported new Regional Women’s Championships, All-Girls tournaments, and creation of a separate Women’s Chess Fund. I have also acted on my outstanding (2013) idea and proposal (see my 2015 Statement) of revamping the “Women and Girls” list in the “Top Players Lists” section. The implementation by US Chess received overwhelmingly positive feedback and incentivized more girls to stay in chess. More to follow in the next issue. Meanwhile, please visit my dedicated Facebook page—https://www.facebook.com/AnjelinaUSChess/ to learn more about my achievements as a member of the US Chess Executive Board and the goals and vision for the future advancement of US Chess.

RYAN VELEZ I have spoken to people in AZ, OH, NJ, TN, AL, IN, VA, FL, GA, and different parts of KY about chess issues that they care about. In speaking with seniors, I have learned they want to be remembered and that they often fear their rating dropping after a lifetime of hard work. Therefore, I have been pushing for states to provide US Chess their state champions list to be featured on the US Chess website. It is also why I have been pushing for US Chess to list “Peak Rating” on profile pages of players rated above 1200. After having spoken to many women around the country about why they are involved in chess, it occurred to me that US Chess needs an eBook for coaches. Within this book, there needs to be advice, tips, and data about retaining girls and women in chess. US Chess should collect this data into one book and freely distribute it to educate coaches. I have also spoken to many 18- to 30-year-old players who left chess, usually in middle and high school. The consistent issue for this group is that chess loses out to various competing activities. As players in this age range are either involved with sports or jobs that require working weekends, I have suggested that we begin pushing US Chess to this group more, especially past members when possible so that when they do have a free weekend they think of chess. I have spoken with other underrepresented groups across the country as well. In Louisville there is a growing Cuban population of chess players but most of them are not US Chess members. The same is true for the black community in Louisville, KY and many other areas. The Chicago Chess Blitzers travel around the country challenging various chess clubs to matches. US Chess could find a way to support their efforts, in my opinion, because they are piquing people’s interest. US Chess needs to understand that different styles of events may appeal to underrepresented groups which can boost our membership. Tournament formats where talking is allowed, where peak rating is used instead of supplements, or team blitz events might be more appealing to underrepresented groups, especially at the introductory level, than the traditional tournament formats of US Chess. I believe this is the key to expanding the representation of these groups.

www.uschess.org 15 Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment Tweaking Time Controls “Time stays long enough for those who use it.” ~Leonardo Da Vinci

By GM ANDY SOLTIS

U.S. PATENT NUMBER 4,884,255 SAYS OK, that was a blitz game. Each player had three months earlier at the same venue with that in time pressure, the outcome of a chess five minutes for all of his moves. But in this another crop of the world’s best players. But game “often reflects the ability of each player tournament there were also games with more this time there was a three-second increment. to budget his time appropriately” rather than allotted time—ten, 20, or 30 minutes per game. After each move in the blitz games, a player his or her skill. Yet I counted at least five double-question could get as much as three extra seconds. A But isn’t budgeting clock time a skill? The blunders in games that were played with the “five-minute” game could turn out be a de facto patent owner should have known. He was slowest control, the 30-minute format. There seven-minute game. Bobby Fischer. were many more with game/20. For example: Yet the quality of the de facto seven-minute He said his patented clock that would games in the second tournament was generally improve the quality of moves, especially in QUEEN FOR BISHOP better than the ten-, 20- and 30-minute games speed games. What Bobby didn’t expect was GM Alexander Grischuk (FIDE 2829, RUS) in the first tournament. How could that be? that he created a new skill—the ability to manage GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2735, USA) The answer is that the first tournament didn’t an increment. Champions Showdown (6), St. Louis, use the “Fischer clock.” Without increments a We saw that in two hi-Elo speed tourna - Missouri, 11.10.2017 20-minute game was a 20-minute game, period. ments at the Saint Louis Chess Club and The elite grandmasters who competed in it Scholastic Center of Saint Louis last year. Great ran fatally short of time because they had grown chess was played in both. But the second up with increments. An unfamiliar time format, tournament also saw finishes like this: even if it meant more time, was a problem. This phenomenon is not new. Every new BLITZ BLUNDER clock technology forces us to retrain ourselves GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2857, USA) in the art of budgeting time. There are win - GM (FIDE 2704, FID) ners—those who adjust easily. And there are Champions Showdown (8), St. Louis, losers, who don’t. Missouri, 11.12.2017 I remember how this happened when the era of “buzzer chess” ended. This was when the weekly rapids nights at the Marshall and Man - AFTER 45. ... Qb4 hattan Chess Clubs were conducted without clocks because they were considered too fragile. Black’s pressure compensates for his lost Instead, a tournament director would turn pawns. White played 46. Rc6? and would have on a buzzer. It would emit a loud sound every had a hard fight for a draw after 46. ... Qxa4. ten seconds. If it was your turn, you had to Instead, the game ended shockingly with 46. move during the buzz or be forfeited. … Rxg3?? 47. Qxb4, Black resigned. Eventually sturdier clocks were found. The These and other gross errors were blamed buzzer was retired. That’s when we discovered on “shortage of time.” But that’s not quite it. that buzzer chess had created its own skill. The problem was that this was a rare tourna - Some players who excelled at it were much AFTER 83. Nf3 ment without increments. weaker at five-minute clocked games. They Of course, this should be drawn. Yet it ended Let’s compare that with the second tourna - couldn’t rely on the ingrained rhythm of making with 83. … Nh4?? 84. Nxh4, Black resigned. ment, the St. Louis Rapid & Blitz: It was played a move every 10 seconds.

16 May 2018 | Chess Life Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

PROBLEM I PROBLEM II PROBLEM III Eliot Hearst Quiz E. Traun Eliot Hearst Eliot Hearst Eliot Hearst Walter Litwinczuk M. Franklin If he did nothing else in chess, Eliot Hearst should be remembered for his Chess Life column. In “A Gentle Glossary” he popularized the term “cheapo,” defined a passed as one that never queens, and said a weekend tournament was one you travel 500 miles to get to in order to be paired with someone from your home town. He said a Giuoco BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY Piano was “playable, but not as good as a Steinway,” and a bad bishop PROBLEM IV PROBLEM V PROBLEM VI was always the one you had left on Eliot Hearst Eliot Hearst Walter Harris the board. That column made me Saul Wachs Ariel Mengarini Eliot Hearst want to write about chess when I grew up. Hearst, who died in January at 85, was also a strong master, the author of the definitive book on blindfold play, and the captain of a U.S. Olympic team. This month’s quiz features six examples from Eliot’s games. In each you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. Solutions on page 71. (See more about Hearst on p. 11.) WHITE TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY

When the Fischer clock became popular in an hour more for the rest of the game. This the U.S., it was another case of technological made it virtually impossible to think for an winners and losers. More than one grandmaster hour over a single move, as Korchnoi was complained to me 20 years ago that increments tempted to do. had robbed him of one of his basic ways of winning a chess game. “I can’t flag anyone QUEEN’S GAMBIT DECLINED, anymore,” one grandmaster told me. TARRASCH DEFENSE (D33) It takes a bit of training to adjust to a new GM time format—even if you are Magnus Carlsen. GM During his Fischer Random Chess match with Training Match, Leningrad, USSR, 07.16.1970 Hikaru Nakamura earlier this year, there were no increments. In the eighth game, all that was 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. cxd5 exd5 AFTER 28. ... h5 left was Carlsen’s king, rook and bishop and 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 c4 7. Bg2 Bb4 8. 0-0 Nakamura’s king and rook. Carlsen played in Nge7 9. e4 0-0 10. exd5 Nxd5 11. Qc2 With a fresh hour to use for his next 16 his usual Fischer-clock rhythm, then realized Nde7 12. d5 Bf5 13. Qd1 Na5 14. Re1 a6 15. moves, Korchnoi played: too late that he had misjudged his clock and Nd4 Bd3 16. Bg5 h6 17. Bxe7 Bxe7 18. Be4 29. Qh6+ Kg8 30. Rf4!! Qxg4 31. Rxg4 overstepped. British columnist Leonard Barden Bxe4 19. Rxe4 Bf6 20. Nf5 Kh7 21. d6 Bxc3 22. bxc3 Qf6 23. Qd5 Nc6 24. Rae1 said it may be the first time in history that the He eventually won after 31. ... hxg4 32. Qf4 Rad8 25. d7? player with the rook had won that notoriously Nxd7 33. Qxc4 Nf6 34. Qf4 Kg7 35. Re7. difficult endgame. The next control was three moves away and However, even with a fresh hour added to A classic example of time training was what they were short on time. his clock at move 29 he missed 31. Rxf7!, which Viktor Korchnoi did just before he began his Here 25. ... Qxc3! was safe, in view of 26. forces mate. For example, 31. ... Rxf7 32. Re8+ surge to the world championship level. Even Rd1 Rxd7! 27. Qxd7 Rd8. But with the game or 31. ... Kxf7 32. Qh7+ Kf6 33. Qe7+. with the old international format of 40 moves move White can make his d-pawn a dominating Nevertheless, the training games prompted in two and a half hours, he often found himself factor by trading knights, 26. Nd4!. Korchnoi to develop a new rhythm—no hour- with a few minutes to play 15 moves. long “thinks.” He reached his peak as a player His friend, fellow grandmaster David 25. ... g6? 26. Ne3? Nb8 27. Ng4! Qf5? 28. Qd2 h5 in the next decade, even though he was entering Bronstein, tried to cure him by playing a his 40s. training match under these conditions: They (see diagram next column) would each have half an hour for the first 12 Did you know you could read archival copies of “Chess To moves, then an hour to reach move 28, then Black would likely have lost after 28. ... Qg5 Enjoy” (and all columns and features)? Go to uschess.org, another hour to reach move 44 and finally half 29. Qxg5 hxg5 30. Re8!. click on “Chess Life Magazine” and then ”Archives.”

www.uschess.org 17 Back to Basics / Reader annotations Learning From Losses Do not neglect your vulnerable pieces for long!

By GM LEV ALBURT

AT LAST! JOSE CAPABLANCA FAMOUSLY playing against the Italian in a tournament isolated pawn and restore the material balance. said that he’d learned most from his lost games. game! I decided to go with the Two Knights Of course, White doesn’t have to make the Capa’s younger friend and admirer, Mikhail Defense, developing my second knight while exchange (and shouldn’t). Botvinnik, asked his would-be students to attacking e4. It is good to prepare your own, not necessarily submit at least one lost game and to explain Another good, and thus popular, move here is 3. main, line in openings, or even to make, after what they learned from that loss. After a long, ... Bc5 (Giuoco Piano). deliberations, a new (at least, for you) move over long time, finally I’ve got one! I happily declare 4. Ng5 the board. In fact, Garrett’s not-most-popular but Garrett Edwards the winner of this month’s logical move 6. ... Bd7 is okay and occurs not-so- Best Game & Notes Award. (My further comments This is an aggressive but perfectly appropriate rarely today in masters’ games. are in italics). move. Over the years, it has mixed reviews from the grandmasters. At U1700, it’s some - TWO KNIGHTS DEFENSE (C58) thing I expected because White is hoping I miss Rushil Saha (1461) Nxf7. White’s bishop defends the f7-square, so Garrett Edwards (867) Black’s king can’t capture. On the next move, Sacramento Super$wiss (BAC 1211), U1700 the knight will fork Black’s queen and rook. section (1), Rancho Cordova, California, The sharp 4. ... Bc5 is a frequently used move, 11.11.2017 but more common is ... 4. ... d5 5. exd5 Na5 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 The text, 5. ... Na5, eludes White’s steadily advancing pawn while pressur ing the bishop. Another option is 5. ... Nd4 (the Fried Liver Attack/Fritz Variation). This is an aggressive 7. Bxd7+? move and may be a nice surprise in a U1700 section. White captures, still a pawn ahead, though Ancient 5. ... Nxd5 and weird-looking 5. ... b5 are his best move is 7. Qe2. Or perhaps 7. Be2. The also playable. text move, however, gives Black initiative, and the chance to recapture on d5. 6. Bb5+ After 7. Qe2 Be7 (or 7. ... Bd6) White is, perhaps, White continues the main line with 6. Bb5+, just a bit better. moving a piece with a threat. Typically, the 7. ... Qxd7 response to this is 6. ... c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Be2 The Italian Game is one of the most common h6. However, I veer away from the main line The game is now even. double king pawn openings, especially at the with ... U1500 level. 8. Nc3 Nxd5 9. Qf3? 6. ... Bd7?! [And in World Chess Championships nowadays: (see diagram top of next page) see Carlsen-Karjakin, New York City 2016.—L.A.] Though perhaps not the main line, my The first opening moves follow a well- thinking is to exchange a bishop that has moved Though Black has evened out the material rehearsed structure and predictable main line once for the white bishop that has moved twice. and centralized the knight on d5, White has moves. However, this was my first time At the same time, Black can pressure White’s gained some initiative. There are now two

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In the same spirit: 12. ... Qe6! Setting up a deadly trap. 13. Nxf6+ White exchanges a knight for a bishop while interfering with Black’s pawn structure. Stronger was the flexible 13. d4, as the f6-bishop will not run away; thus White “coulda and shoulda” waited for the best moment to capture it. 13. ... gxf6 14. Nxd5 Double-attacks with 14. Qg7 are effectively met by the double-defense 14. ... Ke7—and, threatened White attackers on d5, with only the queen with 15. ... Rag8, when the white queen has to run defender for Black. for her life. 9. ... c6!? 14. ... Qxd5? 21. ... Qc3?? I was also strongly considering 9. ... Nxc3 White chooses to remove Black’s central Falling into that trap (but Black was already, with the hopes for 10. Qxc3 Nc6. This would knight. Instead of 14. ... cxd5, opening a square and completely, lost). give Black a developed minor piece, good for the sideline knight, the queen comes in and 22. Bxa7+ control of the center, and more active knight. recaptures. This will force an extra tempo (... Discovered attack. In comparison, White only has the queen c6-c5) if Black wants to keep his piece and have developed, and his knight is ready to be attacked a square to relocate his knight. 22. ... Kxa7 23. Qxc3 Rde8 24. b5, Black resigned. with h6. The try 9. ... Nb4 is the best, however, 15. d3! because it threatens a fork with ... Nxc2. [This forces a humiliating retreat, 10. Qd1, as White recognizes Black’s weakness and removes his knight’s last remaining escape SUMMARY after 10. Qe4 Nac6 (threatening ... f7-f5) White is square, c4. Also, the bishop finally gets an open In this U1700 game it was less important to in real trouble.—L.A.] diagonal. follow the main line in detail. More important My move, 9. ... c6, lets Black keep the knight Setting up a trap for the long-exposed, hobbled was identifying good developing moves towards centralized and supporting control of the center. knight. the middlegame: moves that also create threats. At the same time, the move is defensive-passive, More active use of the knight and pressuring and even more importantly, clogs the knight weak squares would have led Black to more on the a5-square. chances and success. Further, attending closely While 9. ... c6 is okay; it takes away the a5- to the knight’s escape squares would have knight’s most natural retreat square. prevented the winning 17. b4. This was one 10. 0-0 h6 of my most instructive games as a beginning Black attacks the white knight and makes chessplayer, and it definitely brought me Back him decide on a retreating square. to Basics. I fully agree. I’d also add: there is a saying that, 11. Nge4!? if in the first act of a drama, a rifle hangs on the White centrally locates his knight, though wall, that rifle must be fired by Act Three. While there is no immediate threat for Black. life, and chess, are more flexible, the rifle was hung, then loaded (9. ... c6) and ready-to-shoot (15. d3). At 11. ... Be7?? 15. ... 0-0-0 that moment, even a one-move neglect of the vul - I blundered here. My thinking was to some - was a big blunder. My attention nerable knight became fatal. how develop the last minor piece. This wasn’t was too focused on the white queen’s threat at the correct move, because it leaves my pawn g7. But this could have been quickly eluded on g7 en prise. Similarly, it blocks my queen’s with 15. ... c5 16. Qg7 0-0-0. defense of f7, which is an especially sensitive As noted after White’s 14th move, there is another, Send in your games! and important space. Black goes from winning and better, defense: 16. ... Ke7, threatening to win to losing. A better move was 11. ... 0-0-0 or the queen with 17. ... Rag8. If you are unrated or rated 1799 or be - 11. ... Nb4. 16. Qh3+ low, then GM Lev Alburt invites you to Or 11. ... f5. But 11. ... Be7 isn’t that bad, certainly send your most instructive game with not deserving the “??”. Or 16. b4, also winning. notes to: 16. ... Kb8 17. b4! 12. Qg3 Bf6 Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life White attacked the en prise g7-pawn and I White checks my king (16. Qh3+) and there PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN made one last effort to save a pawn. At the is nothing Black can do to save the knight. 38557-3967 With 17. b4 White is ahead an extra piece and, same time, Black moves the bishop twice in a Or e-mail your material to at this stage, is in great control. The game row with no threats. A better attempt to [email protected] equalize the game would be 12. ... 0-0 and accept continues ... the loss of the pawn. Through this, Black still 17. ... Qd4 18. Rb1 Qc3 19. Rb2 Nc4 20. www.ChessWithLev.com receives some development and king safety. dxc4 Qxc4 21. Be3!

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By GM ROBERT HESS

ANATOLY LEIN WAS A PHENOMENAL actually harms Black in any way. Moreover, 12. ... Rc8 chess player. In his prime he ranked among Black need not castle immediately and can Chiseling at the pawn chain with 12. ... b6 the top 25 players in the world and won the choose 9. ... Nd7 as an alternative. Championship in 1971. A mainstay would be the inclination of modern players 9. ... 0-0 10. cxd5 in the USSR Championships of the 1970s, Lein (and those who do not enjoy temporary passiv - ity). But Lein sought not to alter the current was one of the earlier Soviet emigres to reside On the prior turn and going forward, 10. a4 dynamics; instead, he demonstrated his deep in the United States. Lein’s presence on the must always be considered. This move order understanding of the structure in its entirety: chess scene was felt for decades: in 1978 he forces Black to make a concession in order to the essential point is that the b7-pawn—the helped the U.S. Olympiad team to a bronze free up the bishop on c8, whereas the game base of the pawn chain—is not easy to reach. medal and in his 70s he was still competing in continuation released some of the tension and On the other hand, Black will be able to initiate U.S. Championships. To honor Lein following allowed Lein to develop his pieces. Here, 10. pawn breaks on the kingside after he completes his passing on March 1, 2018, this month’s ... b6 is met by a quick 11. a5 with pressure, his development. After 13. Rc1 bxc5 14. Qa3 column is dedicated to his smooth operator while trying to mix things up with 10. ... Nd7 the idea of dxc5, freeing d4 for the knight, can technique against an American legend. 11. a5 dxc4 12. Bxc4 e5 provides Black some be challenging for Black. breathing room, but White’s compact pawn QUEEN’S GAMBIT DECLINED (D53) structure and lead in development gives him 13. Be2 Rc7! Larry Mark Christiansen (2460) an advantage. The exclamation is for Lein’s commitment GM Anatoly Lein (2525) 10. ... exd5 11. c4 to his principles rather than the strength of 1977 U.S. Championship (8), Mentor, Ohio the move. Black’s position is unappealing, but A completely logical follow-up, though 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. d4 Be7 5. the foundation is rock solid. Again 13. ... b6 perhaps Christiansen could have delayed this Bg5 Ne4 is a more forceful variation, but once more push. Additional flexibility is provided by 11. Lein opts for eventual counterplay on the The inclusion of ... h6 transposes the game Bd3. If Black continues in a similar fashion as kingside. to the Lasker Defense, which GM Erich Lein did, then White can even consider playing Eliskases, among others, used with early success. for e3-e4 rather than c3-c4. 14. a4 Nd7 15. a5 a6 16. 0-0 Bg4 17. Rfe1 5. ... 0-0 6. e3 h6 7. Bh4 Ne4 8. Bxe7 Qxe7 and here White plays 9. Rc1 and typically tries to 11. ... Be6 12. c5 claim a slight advantage. 6. Bxe7 Qxe7 7. e3 Nxc3 8. bxc3 White is happy to capture towards the center, while Black aims to remove pressure from the d5-square without having to concern himself with potential captures on e4. White is slightly better, but a pressing advantage is hard to come by. 8. ... c6 9. Qb3 White can attempt to gain a tempo with 9. Qc2 0-0 10. Bd3 though it’s unclear if this 17. ... Kh8!

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Lein continues the waiting game. Any pawn threat of ... h5-h4-h3 allowing Lein to pry open move creates some sort of irreversible weakness. the kingside and gain infiltration squares. Lein, ever the technician, seeks out an oppor - 37. Bxf5 Kxf5 38. Ne2 h4 39. Ng1 Ne6 40. tune moment. Ne2 h3 As an example, 17. ... f5 might force the knight to remain on d7, lest the enemy knight jump into e5 with f2-f4 to follow. Capturing on f3 will remove the threat of Ne5, of course, but then White has an unopposed bishop. Not the end of the world, considering the closed structure, but always something you have to consider before committing to. The unneces- sarily aggressive 17. ... g5? fails to 18. e4! dxe4 26. Rb2?? 19. Nxg5! Qxg5 20. Qg3. White recoups the sacrificed material, with at least a pawn interest. A terrible oversight by Christiansen, who 20. ... Rcc8 21. Bxg4 Rd8 22. Rxe4 Nf6 23. Re5! spent the past five moves backpedaling. A better 18. Ra4 Re8 19. Rb4 Nf8 20. Rb1 Bc8 defensive try was 26. Be2 followed by Nf1. Lein has made great strides, but breaking through After all that, it is the base of White’s pawn on the kingside will be difficult (in the absence chain that gets attacked, and Christiansen can’t of a White error). keep the status quo. The resulting pawn ending becomes a footrace that Black easily wins. 26. ... Qxd4 27. exd4 Rxe1+ 28. Qxe1 Rxe1+ 29. Nf1 Strange things happen around move 40, but Lein was not in the business of throwing away Black’s extra pawn on b7 is unable to become won positions. Absolutely terrible would be a passer anytime soon. It appears that White still 40. ... gxf3?? 41. gxf3 and good luck making has drawing chances if the rooks get traded, since progress. When the black knight gets to c4, Black has a tough time attacking the remaining the white knight sits on b3 and shuffling the pawns. Unfortunately for Christiansen, Lein’s king will then hold a draw. extraordinary foresight accounted for the minor 41. fxg4+ Kxg4 42. gxh3+ Kxh3 43. Kf3 piece ending: Black’s path is more straightforward Kxh2 44. Nxf4 Nxf4 45. Kxf4 Kg2 46. Ke5 I try to avoid using engines as much as than meets the eye. possible in my analysis, but I switched one on Kf3 47. Kd6 Ke4 48. Kc7 Kxd4 49. Kxb7 Kxc5 50. Kxa6 d4 51. Kb7 d3 for a second just to verify my instincts: at a low 29. ... Kg7 depth it suggests White is about a pawn ahead. Lein could have gone pawn hunting with Why? How? The answer is space, of which 29. ... Ra1, though his endgame schooling Christiansen had ample. White objectively informed him that quality pieces can offset the should be doing well, yet no other targets exist cost of a pawn loss. This variation is very good and b7 is well defended, so it was Lein quickly for Black, but was a lot to wade through. 30. chal leng ing his opponent’s setup. Re2 Kg8 (30. ... Be6 31. Rb2) 31. Re8 Be6 32. 21. Nd2? Rb8 Rd1 33. Bc2 Rxd4 34. g3 (34. Rxb7 Rc4 A step in the wrong direction. Christiansen 35. Ne3 Rxc5 doesn’t allow White to take the will not be playing for an e3-e4 break anytime important pawn on f5, due to back rank mate.) soon, particularly when he is retreating. The 34. ... Rb4 (Trying to snag a third pawn only knight was better placed on f3, where it could helps White gain counterchances after 34. ... Rc4 35. Ne3 Rxc5 36. Bxf5) 35. Ne3 Kf7 36. hop to e5. The try 21. Bd3 can be met by an Christiansen resigned, for 52. a6 d2 53. a7 Nxf5 Bxf5 37. Bxf5 Ne6 and Black should win. eventual ... f5, though that hands White the d1=Q 54. a8=Q is met by 54. ... Qb3+ and White e5-square. I trust that Lein planned to continue 30. Rb1 has no alternative but to allow a queen trade. his path forward with 21. ... g6 or the more Anatoly Lein never won a U.S. Championship, feisty 21. ... g5. The rook trade was forced because Black was ready to win pawns. but he taught some valuable lessons to future 21. ... f5 22. Bf1 champions like Christiansen and . 30. ... Rxb1 31. Bxb1 Kf6 32. Nd2 Another move indicating that Christiansen Falling victim to Lein undoubtedly encouraged was sweating here. It was not too late to admit White needs a way to defend d4 now that the younger generations to continue honing that things are quickly spiraling out of control f5 is protected. their craft; GM Benjamin’s tribute video to and play 22. Nf3. 32. ... f4 33. f3 h5 34. Kf2 Lein indicates as much (Go to YouTube and search for “GM Joel’s tribute to Anatoly Lein” ~ed.). 22. ... g5 34. fxg4 Bxg4 is immediately over. Black will Lein has gained great momentum, as remove the guard of the pawn on d4 by swap - US Chess will hold an election in 2018 for two positions Christiansen must contend with the impending ping bishop for knight. on the US Chess Executive Board. Ballots will be distributed pawn storm. 34. ... Ne6 35. Nb3 Ng5 36. Nc1 Bf5 to all voting members who are a current US Chess member for the entire day Central time on May 5, 2018, who will 23. Re1 Qf6 24. Qd1 Rce7 25. Bd3 g4 Perfect technique. The endgame is won be age 16 or older by June 30, 2018, and who register to (see diagram top of next column) because of the huge spatial advantage, with the vote by May 1, 2018.

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A Russian Revival English translations of books from the new Russian school provide important works for the dedicated reader, but in at least one case it involves a major blunder.

By JOHN HARTMANN

NE OF THE MANY VIRTUES OF election of Russian billionaire Andrey Filatov West as an opening theorist, having seconded Andy Soltis’ Soviet Chess 1917-1991 is to the RCF presidency dramatically accelerated Kramnik and penned titles on the Grünfeld and Othe concise manner in which it this process. Slav. Here, in the two volumes of The Complete describes how Soviet chess suffered as the Filatov, much like our own Rex Sinquefield, Manual of Positional Chess: The Russian Chess country fell. Leading players and promising has contributed vast sums from his personal School 2.0, we discover Sakaev’s estimable chess talents left the USSR, spreading across the globe fortune to chess. Current RCF Executive Direc - knowledge and erudition. Mikhail Shereshevsky, in search of opportunity. Many nations, tor Mark Glukhovsky recently stated that more to whom we will turn shortly, likens him to the including ours, were great beneficiaries of a than half of the RCF budget comes directly famed Soviet player and coach , sudden Soviet diaspora. From Kamsky to from Filatov.1 With this funding, the RCF has only “armed with a modern computer.” This is Kaidanov to the beloved “Uncle Yermo” (Alex extended support to numerous constituencies, high praise indeed, but on the basis of these Yermolinsky), American chess was much but none so important (on Glukhovsky’s telling) books, it might be warranted. enriched with this influx of talent. as children’s chess and the opening of the Chess Co-written with GM Konstantin Landa, The It seems to me, however, that it was the section at the Sirius Educational Centre. Complete Manual of Positional Chess (CMPC) is dispersion of the machinery of Soviet chess— Sirius, a -based school for gifted children an advanced training manual centered on the the coaches, trainers, and infrastructure—that in academics, arts, and sports, is the brainchild2 middlegame. In the first volume, subtitled was of greatest consequence. Soltis quotes of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who remains Opening and Middlegame, Sakaev and Landa as saying in 1997 that “... the chairman of its Board of Trustees. The Chess offers a short section on typical opening structure is destroyed, and I fear that we will Department is nominally headed by Vladimir problems and then take up topics related to have to give up our position,” (Soviet Chess, 419) Kramnik, but the day-to-day operations are led thought processes and static features of and we see some evidence of this if we look at by a staff that includes GM Konstantin Sakaev positional play. Chapters on “[c]alculation of the history of the . and, more recently, IM Mikhail Shereshevsky. variations and methods of taking decisions” From 1952 through 2002, the Soviet Russia’s most promising juniors attend training (#7) and “Prophylaxis, strengthening one’s own Union/Russia failed to win gold at the Olympiad camps at Sirius throughout the year. position” (#14) are of particular interest. only twice: in 1976, when they boycotted One corollary to this educational initiative The book consists of a series of positions for because the event was held in Israel, and in is the addition of a publishing arm to RCF study and solving. Here’s a quick example from 1978, where shocked the world by activities,3 with books by chapter 17, titled “[t]he problem of exchanges. taking the gold, leaving the Soviets with the Sakaev and Shereshevsky among the most Simplifying positions.” Note that on a scale of one to three stars, with one star denoting an indignity of silver. In the years since 2002, four prominent new titles in the “RCF Library.” “easily understood, simple example” and three countries— (a former republic of the Publisher New in Chess has translated three of stars denoting “especially complicated” cases, USSR), Armenia, China, and the United States— these books into English, and this month we’ll take a look at them. this problem is rated at two stars. How should have won gold, and Russia (the core state of Konstantin Sakaev is largely known in the you proceed? the old USSR) has had to reckon with its fall (see diagram top of next page) from Caïssa’s grace. 1 The Russian Chess Federation (RCF) has http://www.ruchess.ru/en/news/all/mark_glukhovsk y_let_s_discuss_deeds_not_words/ Sakaev and Landa write: “White has more taken concrete steps this decade to restoring space, a strong pawn on e5 and the two bishops. 2 http://www.ruchess.ru/en/news/all/mark_glukhovsk Russian chess to its former glory by increasing y_let_s_discuss_deeds_not_words/ He has the advantage. However, Black has funding for chess schools and renovating the 3 http://www.ruchess.ru/en/news/all/mark_glukhovsky organised a blockade in the centre, and it is not Central Chess Club in Moscow. The 2014 _i_believe_in_the_common_sense_of_delegates/ easy to open lines on the queenside. Therefore,

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in Chess website—that the target audience is conventions. Authors cannot take the work of the “first-category” or 2000+ player, and this other authors and use it for commercial purposes seems accurate to me. But for those hardy self- without the express permission of the copyright learners who work through these excellent and holders. Exemptions are carved out for educa - demanding books, I can’t help but believe that tional or review pur poses—what we call “fair their efforts will be richly rewarded. use” and what Russians call “free use”—but this I had high hopes for the translation of is limited to short passages, perhaps four to six Mikhail Shereshevsky’s The Shereshevsky Method lines of text. to Improve in Chess. Shereshevsky is widely I can see no possible manner in which known as the author of Endgame Strategy, one Shereshevsky’s extensive copying of other au - of the finest books on the endgame in print, thors’ works can be said to fall under fair use, WHITE TO PLAY and his 1994 The Soviet Chess Conveyor is a cult and at least one publisher has confirmed to me classic among chess bibliophiles. Shereshevsky that no such permission was granted for English White voluntarily surrenders his two bishops, was largely forced out of chess in 1992 by the language use of their intellectual property. (I obtaining in return new objects of attack: economic turmoil of the post-Communist era, have no knowledge about Russian language 19. Bxd5! Rxd5 20. Qxd5 cxd5 21. Rac1 and I was anxious to see his long-awaited return. permissions.) This book, put simply, is not what I was The borrowing of huge chunks of text— “Black has to deal not only with a possible hoping for. The Shereshevsky Method is deeply multiple pages at a time!—from other authors entry down the c-file, but also with the defense problematic from both structural and editorial is brazen in The Shereshevsky Method, with of the pawn a5—this is impossible. perspectives, and, as I will explain, I cannot Chapter 13 being a particularly egregious 21. ... b6 22. Rxc7+ Kxc7 23. Rc1+ Kd7 24. recommend it to Chess Life readers. example. Shereshevsky begins the chapter with e6+! Kxe6 25. Rc6+ Kd7 26. Rxb6 The Shereshevsky Method is a work in three three lines that introduce a 300-word quote parts. Part I is a selection of texts related to The from John Nunn’s Secrets of Practical Chess. He “The a5-pawn is lost, and White is close to Soviet Chess Conveyor. Part II is a condensed and then inserts about 150 of his own words before winning.” (CMPC 1, 184) updated version of Endgame Strategy. Part III, reprinting (244-250) six pages—well over 2,000 solicited explicitly by the RCF for use at the words—of Nunn’s copyrighted text, and then The second volume, subtitled Middlegame Sirius School, discusses chess books, calculation, wraps things up with a 100-word conclusion. Structures and Dynamics, reads more like a tradi - chess intuition, and best training practices. The title of the chapter? “Laziness.” You tional middlegame text. Its first part, roughly a Parts I and II are largely, but not wholly, couldn’t make it up if you tried. third of the book, focuses on pawns and pawn unobjectionable. The second chapter, “Studying Nunn is not Shereshevsky’s only victim. Large structures, including typical pawn play in attack - the Chess Classics,” is itself a classic of chess passages are repeatedly taken from Valeri Beim, ing play. The remainder deals with tactical themes literature. Shereshevsky’s concern is to argue that Dvoretsky, and , among others, and attacking ideas, with particular emphasis on improving players must study the great masters and to make matters worse, Shereshevsky fails attacking the king. Here again, a short example of the past to learn planning and to train intuition. to adequately cite the passages he takes. He even is illustrative. This is a one-star problem from This is of particular relevance in the age of congratulates the RCF for their publication chapter 43, “The king in a mating net”: the computer—a recurring concern in the book— (337) of Gelfand’s Positional Decision Making in insofar as knowledge of the classics helps mitigate Chess, ignoring the fact that the book was written the dangers of overreliance on the engine. in English for Quality Chess and only appeared Humans think in principles and con cepts, not in the “RCF Library” by contractual agreement. brute-force analysis, and knowl edge gained from There is more. Instead of referring to the the games of Alekhine, Capablanca, and original English language texts in these exten - Rubinstein shapes and guides what we calculate. sive quotations, and against standard practice, The text of “Studying the Chess Classics” is the translator re-translated the (already once- based on a lecture given at Mark Dvoretsky’s translated) Russian back into English. Nunn’s school and published in Secrets of Chess Training: words are no longer Nunn’s words, but the School of Future Champions 1. The updates to product of a two-fold “translator” transmogri- that lecture consist largely of quotations inserted fication. I cannot for the life of me understand

BLACK TO PLAY into the text, some of which are shockingly how this passed editorial muster. long. Two- and four-page passages from Isaac The Shereshevsky Method, particularly in its “It is obvious that Black has a fine concen- Lipnitsky appear without warning and, while third and final part, reads like a freshman’s tration of pieces around the white king. But the practice is largely absent from Part II, it plagiarized term paper. Most of the interesting where is the mate? Players with a sharp tactical becomes endemic in Part III. material in Part III is taken from other authors, vision will have no trouble spotting the finish.” Let me preface what I am about to say by while Shereshevsky’s original contributions making clear that I am not a lawyer. I have not tend to devolve to banalities or gossip. I have 1. ... Bg2+ 2. Rxg2 Qf1+ 3. Rg1 Ng3+! “The seen the relevant publishing contracts, and I never seen anything like it from a major key idea.” 4. hxg3 Qh3 mate (CMPC 2, 245) am not making any authoritative legal argu - publishing house, chess or otherwise, and I’m The two volumes of The Complete Manual of ments. That said: having spent years in academia at a loss to understand how New in Chess, a Positional Chess are not easy reads by any stretch where I had to constantly worry about fair use publisher with a deserved sterling reputation, of the imagination. Sakaev and Landa say in and copyright law, I was astounded by what I let it come to print. their Introduction—common to both volumes, found in The Shereshevsky Method. a terrific read for players of all strengths, and Russia, like the Netherlands and the U.S., is a Visit uscfsales.com for all of your chess book and available as part of the PDF sample on the New signatory to international copyright treaties and equipment needs. All purchases benefit US Chess.

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Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams

The allure of the USAT East (and all the team events): Old friends, new friends, a wicked and silly sense of fun— all that and serious chess with team spirit.

26 May 2018 | Chess Life Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams The Spirit of the Teams Our annual roundup of the U.S. Amateur Teams: East (the biggest team tournament in the world!), West, North, and South

EAST: CARNEGIE MELLON average US Chess rating of every four-board WINS RECORD AMATEUR team remains under 2200. Lineups must be in WORLD TEAM rating order. About one-fifth of the teams brings an alternate. This year’s winning team put together the By Al Lawrence number-one seed (2199.75) without an interna- Every year, the World Amateur Team Cham - tionally titled player on board one. Four students pionship rekindles many a wayward courtship on “Carnegie Mellon”—masters Grant Xu and of tournament chess. Hundreds of members David Itkin, along with experts Beilin Li and must rejoin annually just to play in this one Ryan Christianson—swept the event with the event. The allure? Old friends (some truly old), sole 6-0 result. Board one Xu’s three teammates new friends (some very young), a wicked and had his back, all scoring 5½-½ and would have silly sense of fun—all that and serious chess won every round even if Xu had lost every game! very sketchy position for most of the opening with team spirit. There’s a spell conjured by No chance of that. Despite suffering headaches phase. I at least have a playable position now. “The Team” that draws us all back, along with and fatigue from food poisoning from a meal 21. Qf3 Bc8 22. h3 Qd6 23. Rac1 a6 24. the newly bewitched, to the Parsippany Hilton eaten, “somewhere Friday night or Saturday Red1 Be6 25. Qe2 Rh4! in New Jersey. a.m.” on the drive from Pittsburgh, Xu scored 4-2 playing fighting chess. Here’s an example. LAURELS, NOT LOOT Also known as the U.S. Amateur Team East, POLISH DEFENSE (A40) the President’s Day weekend six-rounder is a FM Brandon Jacobson (2450), New Jersey innovation perfected over two “Wooden Pieces?” decades, and then in the 1990s franchised to Grant Xu (2395), “Carnegie Mellon” other regions by US Chess. Started in an era Team 2018 (4), Parsippany, New Jersey, when conventional wisdom mandated big money 02.18.2018 prizes to draw crowds, The Team awards only Comments by Xu. trophies and clocks to a high-performing few. 1. Nf3 b5 But reminiscing about good times is everyone’s takeaway. This year a record 1,369 players on I decided to avoid opening theory completely, I seize the chance to be aggressive. 325 teams went home with those memories. as I knew my opponent is heavily booked up. The biennial Olympiad is smaller, even counting 2. e4 Bb7 3. Bxb5 Bxe4 4. 0-0 Nf6 5. d4 26. Qxa6?? both its open and women’s squads. e6 6. c4 Be7 7. Nc3 Bb7 8. d5 0-0 9. Bf4 And now White is losing. He was expecting The Teams are a multi-dimensional bash. Ne8 10. Ba4 d6 11. Be3 e5 12. c5 dxc5 13. 26. ... Bxh3 and completely missed 26. ... Ng4, But it’s built around over-the-board chess, so Nxe5 Nf6 14. Nc6 Nxc6 15. dxc6 Ba6 16. which is crushing. Re1 Rb8 17. Bf4 Rb4 18. Be5 Bd6 19. Bxd6 let’s start there. For an amateur, it’s a rare 26. ... Ng4 27. Qd3 Qh2+ 28. Kf1 Nxf2! opportunity to view, meet, and even compete cxd6 20. b3 d5 against some of the best players in the U.S. The only move that wins. (see diagram top of next column) This year 11 grandmasters and 15 international 29. Kxf2 Rf4+ 30. Ke1 Qg1+ 31. Kd2 masters played. The rules require that the The tide begins to turn in my favor after a Qxg2+ 32. Ne2 Rd4 33. Qxd4 cxd4 34. c7 PHOTO CREDIT: POLLY WRIGHT

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The Carnegie Mellon squad, champions of the USAT East (l-r): Ryan Christianson, board 4; Beilin Li, board 3; Captain David Itkin, board 2; and Grant Xu, board 1.

Qe4 35. Bb5 Bf5 36. Ke1 Qh1+ 37. Kd2 COLLE-ZUKERTORT HYBRID (A06) the isolated d-pawn. Qh2 38. Ke1 Rc8 39. Nxd4 Qg3+ 40. Kd2 GM Oliver Barbosa (2647), “NY City 1” 14. e4 Bb7 15. d5! Bxe5 16. fxe5 exd5 17. Qf4+ 41. Ke1 Rxc7 42. Rxc7 Qxc7 43. Josue Velazquez Martinez (2286), “Mass exd5 Bxd5? Nxf5 Qe5+ 44. Be2 Qxf5, and White Institute of TA” eventually resigned. Team 2018 (6), Parsippany, New Jersey 02.19.2018 Comments by Barbosa. This game is from the last round of the tournament and we are playing against a team with a perfect score going into the last round. We are half a point behind them so a win would allow us to overtake them and try to catch the leaders. 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. c4 c6 4. e3

This is a solid line against the Slav and is Here I thought for a while, since I had calcu - still being used by strong grandmasters. lated at first that this should not be possible as The game went on a little bit more, but the 4. ... e6 5. Bd3 Nbd7 6. b3 Bd6 7. Bb2 b6 I can do some nasty pin on the d file. rest was simply conversion. 8. Nbd2 Bb7 9. 0-0 0-0 10. Ne5 18. Bxh7+ The first aggressive move for the game. The “NY City 1”—a team of coaches from Chess Even stronger is 18. Bf5! Be6 (No better is game is even after 10. Qe2 Qe7 11. Rfd1 Rfd8 18. ... Bc6 19. Rad1 Qe7 20. Bxd7 Rfd8 21. Bxc6 NYC, a Manhattan chess school offering classes 12. Rac1 c5. and competitions, came in clear second with the Rxd2 22. Rxd2) 19. Rad1 Bxf5 20. Rxf5. only 5½ score—remarkable for a team with an 10. ... c5 11. f4 18. ... Kxh7 19. Qxd5 Qe7 20. Rf3 average rating under 2100. Its lineup was top- Anchoring the knight on e5! It also prepares Weakened kingside? Then let’s invite every - heavy, with GM Oliver Barbosa, IM Daniel Jere, a kingside attack with ideas like Rf3-h3 to bring one to the party! FM Ikrom Ibrohimov, and then Stephen more pieces to the kingside. The main drawback Eckelmann, rated 1125—but who scored a of this move is that it weakens the e4-square, 20. ... Qe6 21. Rh3+ Kg8 22. Qe4 f5 23. Qh4 Kf7 24. Qh5+ Ke7 respectable 3-3, beating a high-B player in round and right now it is an outpost for Black. six. “Stephen is stronger than his rating. He’s 11. ... Ne4 12. cxd5 Nxd2 13. Qxd2 Bxd5?! If 24. ... Qg6, then 25. e6+, winning Black’s been coaching for a while and hasn’t played a lot queen. of tournaments,” Barbosa said. All perfectly legal. The continuation 13. ... exd5 14. Rf3 cxd4 25. Qg5+ Ke8 26. Qxg7 Rg8 27. Rh8 According to Assistant TD Noreen Davisson, 15. Rh3 h6 16. Nxd7 Qxd7 17. Rg3 f6 18. Bxd4 the only rule besides the average rating ceiling Bc5 should still be better for White because of This is basic theory, to exchange pieces when is a prohibition against having more than two Black’s weak squares, bad bishop on b7 and his up in material and to remove any defenders in grandmasters on a team. weakened pawn structure on the kingside, plus order to successfully attack the enemy king.

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and ... Qh4, with mate. 18. e5 Qh4 19. hxg4 hxg4 20. g3! Qxg3+ 21. Bg2 Qxf4?! I missed that my queen would get trapped or traded. The simple 21. ... dxe5 is good for Black. 22. Nf1! Qd4+ 23. Qxd4 cxd4 24. Bd2?! I was more worried about 24. e6 fxe6 25. dxe6, and now I would have had to decide on the rook : 25. ... Nxe6!! (The computer is OK with 25. ... Rab8. ~ed.) 26. Bxa8 Rxa8. 27. ... Rxh8 28. Qxh8+ Nf8 29. Rd1 All pieces should be working! 29. ... Qe7 30. Qh6 Qe6 31. Qh4 Qe7 32. Qa4+ Kf7 33. Qf4, Black resigned.

Organizer E. Steven Doyle announcing the pre- round giveaways.

a good run, too, beating the two-time defending ANALYSIS AFTER 26. ... Rxa8 champions, Summer Academy for Talented A remarkable position. Black has four discon- Youth, in round three. nected pawns for a rook, and the queens are 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. c4 Bg7 4. e3 0-0 5. off, but it is hard for White to find a defense, This position is just hopeless for Black since Be2 c5 6. d5 e6 7. Nc3 exd5 8. cxd5 Re8 as all his pieces are on the back rank and Black’s White now win s another pawn and his king is 9. Nd2 d6 10. 0-0 Na6 11. e4 Nc7 12. Re1 two bishops and advanced pawns dominate the exposed. Bd7 13. a4 a6 14. f4? board. White will lose material or worse: 27. Nbd2 (27. a5 d3 28. Nbd2 Bd4+ 29. Kh2 Rf8 A serious mistake, not only losing an impor - 30. Nb3 Rf2+ 31. Kg3 Re2 32. Rd1 Be5+ with Three teams scored 5-1. In tiebreak order, tant tempo, but weakening his kingside. Correct mate coming) 27. ... Ng5! finishing third to fifth: “Summer Chess Acad- is the immediate 14. Bf3!, with advantage, emy For Tal,” “Massachusetts Institute” and “El because 14. ... b5 runs into 15. e5 with problems Gran Combo.” for Black on the h1-a8 diagonal.

BEST BOARD BIGWIGS 14. ... b5 15. Bf3 b4 16. Ncb1? If you go 6-0 at the Team, you’re an im - Overestimating his position. Indeed, if you mortal. Four did it on board one: GMs Alex give White one more move here, 17. Nc4, Black Fishbein, Michael Rohde, and Tamaz Gelashvili, will be in big trouble. But it is my move, and I and expert Tyrell Harriott. Matthew Fishbein can exploit White’s momentary lapse in devel - (no relation to Alex) did it on board two. Aaron opment. The move 16. Ne2 is necessary. Balleisen, Tommy Zhang, and Boyang Zhao 16. ... h5! 17. h3 were perfect on board three. Sneha Ghatpande

won all her games on board four. ANALYSIS AFTER 27. ... Ng5!

KING’S INDIAN DEFENSE (E60) 28. Kg2 Be5 29. Nc4? (29. Rxe5! dxe5 30. Nc4 FM Ethan Li (2370), “Summer Chess is the only hope; Black has four pawns for the Academy For Talented Youth” piece and White is fighting for a draw) 29. ... GM Alexander Fishbein (2546), “Baad, Bc6+ 30. Kg1 (30. Kf2 g3+ is also bad for Baadur, Baadest” White.) 30. ... Nh3 is mate! Team 2018 (3), Parsippany, New Jersey 24. ... Bxe5 25. Bxb4 Rab8! 26. Ba5 Rxb2 02.18.2018 27. Nbd2 Comments by Fishbein. White is still behind in development, and The USATE is always an enjoyable experi - the tactics work out in my favor: After 27. Bxc7 ence for me, and my team this year, with IM 17. ... Ng4! Bh2+. Danny Edelman and his daughter Sadie, and Hanon Russell (of Russell Enterprises), was an White’s last move did not stop my threat. 27. ... Rc2! 28. Rac1?! d3 29. Bxc7 Bd4+

PHOTO CREDIT: POLLY WRIGHT eclectic but very harmonious bunch. We made He cannot take the knight because of ... Bd4+ This is already decisive. The bishop disap -

www.uschess.org 29 Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams pears from c7. Black has lots of pawns for the No better was 46. b7 h1=Q 47. b8=Q (47. dreaming up a topical name demands the most piece and will use them! Nd6+ Ke6 [47. ... Kg6? 48. b8=Q Qf3+ 49. Ke5 attention. Like most years, the leading candidate 30. Kh1 Rxe1 31. Rxe1 Rxc7 32. Re4 Be5 Qxg3+ 50. Kxe4 is a draw) 48. b8=Q Qf3 mate) names sometimes dangled dangerous puns on 33. Nc4 f5! 47. ... Qf3+ 48. Ke5 Qxg3+. current hot topics. Before Sunday afternoon’s 46. ... Ke6 round, Organizer E. Steven Doyle called off all The start of a combination. This the finalists: pawn will become a queen. After 46. ... Kg6? 47. b7 h1=Q 48. b8=Q Qf3+ 49. Ke5 Qxg3+ 50. Kxe4 it is a draw. —Get Consent Before Mating 34. Nxe5 fxe4 35. Nxd7 —Perpetual Belicheck 47. b7 h1=Q, White resigned. —Don’t Lasker Tal She Is Ready —Shut the Fed Up (a team led by Hall of Famer GM John Fedorowicz, a beloved figure at the Team.) As usual, the overflow crowd in the tourna - ment room then voted with applause. All these had hefty responses, and yet none of them threatened the final winner, a Connecticut team captained by Chris Potts who dubbed them - selves “ Got Deported.” Potts has been on three teams that have won Best Name. A dozen years ago, his team won 35. ... d2! 36. Nf6+ Kf7 37. Nxd2 e3 38. with the then-topical “Harry Patzer and the Nfe4 e2 39. Nxd6+ Kf8 40. N6e4 e1=Q+ Now White can queen—only to be mated Poisoned Pawn.” Previous teams had spent weeks 41. Nf1 Rf7 42. Neg3 Qf2 43. Ne4 Rh7+, on f3. coming up with a name. But when team mate White resigned. Dan Cooper came up with this year’s winner, NO MORE RUNNING WITH THE “The debate ended,” Potts said. Also on Sunday, “See(King) Alpha” won top Mixed Doubles BULLS a combination of the teams from Masterman with the aid of an upset of an international master The Team keeps improving. When nearly School performed the Best Gim mick, portraying on board one. A close look at the possi bil ities in 1,400 players of all ages jam the main corridor a theme of chess around the world, tracing each this instructive endgame is a valuable lesson. at the start of the round to find their posted team name back to the ancestry of the kids on pairings—the youngsters waist-high and sprint - the team. “Our Button Is Bigger Than Your ing dart dangerously among the cane-propped Button” took the award for top Adult Skit. POSSIBILITIES and limping—it’s the chess version of running The new US Chess Executive Director Carol IM Yaacov Norowitz (2499), with the bulls. But this year, just in time for Meyer visited the Team—the first in a long “Phantom Threat” my impending dotage, that risk could be erased time to do so. “The USATE represents all that Alan Zhang (2134), “See(King) Alpha” by enrolling to receive pairings by text. Prompt is good about chess—great competition, lifelong Team 2018 (5), Parsippany, New Jersey and reliable, they saved me from the anxiety friendships, and play across generations. It was 02.19.2018 of having to explain to my geriatrician how I an honor to be included in this special event,” was low-bridged at a chess tournament. Meyer said. The landmark event was emceed as always DIVISION AND OTHER WINNERS with comic-timing and crisp dispatch by Chief The Team offers a long and innovative list Organizer E. Steven Doyle, who has provided of prize categories. Division winners are his energy and executive abilities to staging awarded every 100 points from Under-2000 this huge undertaking for 43 years, and who down to Under-1000. All the winning teams had to re-stage due to the flurry of late entries. are given online at http://njscf.org/prize-list/. “We revamped the floor plan and added tables But let’s mention a few: “MIT Stable Geniuses” in every room we could without sacrificing won best College Team. “Bad and Boujee” took com fort. We had a maximum setup of 325 top High School Team. “SA Bed-Stuy MS 1” teams. And that is miraculously what we ended collected top Middle School Team, and “Success up with!” Doyle said. While the recent AFTER 39. h4 Academy Hudson Yards” won Top Elementary Olympiad lists some 900 arbiters, Doyle and School Team. “West Point” was top Military his small band of cohorts—Noreen Davisson, 40. Nd5? College Team. “Piece in Mind” won top Par - Bernadette Doyle, Dov Gorman, Joe Ippolito, Over-pressing. Best was 40. c6 bxc6 41. b6 ent/ Child Team. GM Tamaz Gelashvili led legendary Director Carol Jarecki, Aaron Kiedes, e3 42. fxe3 Bc8 43. b7 (Also drawing is 43. Ne4 “Georgian Wall” to win top Family Team. Jabari McGreen, Mike Somers, Harold Scott, g3 44. Kf3 Bg4+ 45. Kg2 Bc8 46. Kf3 Bg4+ 47. Justin Koehler, Ken Ballou, Mark Doyle, and Kg2) 43. ... Bxb7 44. Kxg4 h3 45. Kxh3 Kxg5. BTB AWARDS Harold Stenzel—keeps concocting the magic The Team demands some new terms. Let’s that brings us back to the world’s biggest chess 40. ... g3! 41. fxg3? call one “Beyond The Board (BTB).” Probably team competition. The move 41. Ne3 put up a tougher defense. the most sought-after BTB prize is Best Name. 41. ... h3 42. c6 bxc6 43. b6 Bc8 44. Ne7+ Indeed, other than doing arithmetic to get a Kf7 45. Nxc8 h2 46. Nd6+ team average close to the ceiling of a division, (See “West” top of next page)

30 May 2018 | Chess Life Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams WEST: UPSET-FILLED FUN AND NOR CAL HOUSE OF CHESS REPEATS AS WINNER

By Eric Lai and IM Kostya Kavutskiy Three-time U.S. Amateur Team national champs, “NorCal House of Chess Warriors,” repeated as U.S. Amateur Team West (USATW) champi ons in Santa Clara, California, on February 17-19, beating the southern California- based “Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies” on tiebreaks, though not without controversy. One of NorCal’s opponents filed a rules violation complaint against the team, which won the U.S. Amateur Team playoffs during the 2013-2015 period. As of press time, US Chess had not ruled on the alleged violation, which has not been publicly revealed, though it has caused US Chess to delay the date of the Amateur Team playoffs. Aside from that hullabaloo, the tournament continues to rise in the West, as attendance Members of West’s team “Cal” (facing their opponents, from left to right): Daniel Lin, Kireet Panuganti, climbed again, its third-straight in northern Rahul Malayappan, and John Benjamin Keltner California run by local affiliate, BayAreaChess (full disclosure: both authors coach or consult for BayAreaChess). There were 276 players on Ge and Brandon Yang Xia and experts Jeffrey Undefeated for the first three rounds, the 66 teams competing in the main event, up 23 Chou and Tim Deng, and “NorCal,” with a top- “Hackers” ran into “NorCal” in the fourth round. percent from 2016, with another 164 kids on heavy lineup led by IMs Omar Cartagena and The match looked quite unclear for some time, 41 teams in the scholastic (under 1200 average Angelo Young, FM Ronald Cusi, and B-player as Ivan and Kostya were doing well, but Balaji team rating) section. Guerrero Silvestre. and Sean seemed to be worse. FM Ronald Cusi Five teams boasted average ratings over 2190, With a flight already booked back to Los was unable to decide matters and reached a including the champion from last year, Xcell Angeles, the “Duckies” took a pre-scheduled drawn endgame with Balaji. This left the match CHESS Club. The field was headlined by GM bye, leaving the championship in the hands of down to Kostya and Ivan: 2/2 would win; 1½ Priyadharshan Kannappan, who traveled from “NorCal,” who drew their match against would tie the match. Unfortunately, Kostya his school, 2017 PanAm Intercollegiate team Panchanatham’s team, “Piece of Mind,” allowing rushed and did not make the most of his winner, Webster University, to play for Xcell “NorCal” to top the “Duckies” on tiebreaks and advantage, allowing IM Cartagena a nice CHESS; veteran GM and BayAreaChess coach, win this tournament for the fourth time. defense, while Ivan was definitely pressing but Enrico Sevillano; and a host of international “The San Jose Hackers,” which were led by also failed to convert against IM Young. masters, including myself (Kostya), rising juniors co-author Kostya and included members of the PRESSING BUT NOT CONVERTING like Vignesh Panchanatham, Kesav Viswandha, BayArea Chess-sponsored PRO Chess League IM Omar Cartagena (2352), “NorCal” and Cameron Wheeler, and others. team of the same name, finished third with five IM Kostya Kavutskiy (2438), “Hackers” Before we get to the action, let’s note the points, ahead of “We Checked With Queen.” 2018 34th U.S. Amateur Team winners for Best Team Names, which included Teams with 4½ included the “Jack Zhu Fan Championship West (4), Santa Clara, “Harvey Weinstein’s Touch Move,” “No Pawn Club,” “Piece of Mind,” and the Kannappan-led California, 02.18.2018 Intended,” “Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies” “XcellCHESS,” which won top Club Team. Top Comments by Kavutskiy. (more on them later), and the first place winner: College Team went to “UC Berkeley,” top High “Free Brownies For Everyone If We Win Best School team was Mission San Jose High School, Team Name.” Free Brownies did indeed deliver and team name winner, “No Pawn Intended.” on their promise, showing that a little pandering The scholastic section was also won by a can go a long way. team from NorCal House of Chess on tiebreaks The tournament proved ripe for upsets. The over the “Cardinal Knights” (comprised of top four teams were all upset right before the students from Lowell High School of San merger of the three-day and accelerated two- Francisco) and “Fallon Middle School Mustangs” day groups. Only four teams were left with (coached by co-author Lai). perfect scores heading into the final day: the This was Kostya’s sixth time playing in the “Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies;” “We Checked USATW, and his second time on the “Hackers.” With Queen ... We Will Rook You!” led by Other members included a trio of rising junior GM Sevillano; “Yes2Chess Dread nought;” and stars: Ivan Ke, FM Balaji Daggupati, who both AFTER 37. Ne3 “NorCal.” That was whittled down to two teams competed for the “Hackers” PRO team this past by the start of round six: the “Rubber Duckies,” season, and Sean Hayes, who studies and plays Black has a clear strategic advantage here, with a balanced lineup comprised of Anthony on BayAreaChess’-A team. with a target on b2 as well as White’s king, if PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF BAY AREA CHESS

www.uschess.org 31 Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams the heavy pieces could ever make it to the first Rf6+ Kh5 46. Qg1= and Black has no win. 18. dxc5? Without the king blocking the rook, Black or second ranks. Allowing a nice but fairly straightforward would have ... Rxh4+ and ... Qxf4+, winning, 37. ... Ng4! but Rxf7+ saves the game for White. combination. The continuation 18. fxg5 Bxg5, was necessary, where Black seems better dy - The right idea, but bad execution afterwards. 44. Qd6 Re8 When I made this move, I already had my 39th nam ically. move and its consequences in mind. White finds a way to force a perpetual. 18. ... gxf4 19. gxf4 Rxg2! 45. Qc7 Rf8 46. Qe7 Qb1 47. Qg5+ Kh7 38. Nxg4 hxg4+ 39. Kh2 d4? 48. Qh5+ Kg7 49. Qg5+ Kh7, Draw This is my favorite sacrifice in chess; it almost This was the idea behind 37. ... Ng4, open agreed. always works! up lines and threaten ... Rxh4 in many positions. After this loss, the “Hackers” were able to 20. Kxg2 Rg8+ 21. Kh1 However, 39. ... Rd8 followed by ... d5-d4 is win its remaining two matches and with good Ugly is 21. Ng3 allowing the crushing 21. ... much stronger compared to the game and tie-breaks finish third—not bad, but not number Rxg3+! 22. Bxg3 Ne3+. winning, White’s king is too weak. one. Here is Kostya’s final round win versus junior star Kevin Pan, where he was able to 21. ... d4! 40. Qxc4 demonstrate a nice combination to win the The point of the combination—Black’s bishop 40. cxd4 Qxd4 is hopeless; as Black already game right out of the opening: on b7 opens up against White’s king to decisive threatens 41. ... Rxh4+ 42. gxh4 Rh3 mate! effect. 40. ... dxc3 41. bxc3 Rb1 OPENING COMBO Kevin Pan (2093), “Yes2Chess” 22. Nf3 My idea was to play ... Qe3 followed by ... IM Kostya Kavutskiy (2438), “Hackers” The only way to plug the diagonal. Rxh4+, mating. Or to play ... Rd8-Rdd1 and 2018 34th U.S. Amateur Team mate White along the first rank. Championship West (6), Santa Clara, 22. ... Nxe5 23. Neg1 Nxf3 24. Nxf3 Qxf4 California, 02.19.2018 25. Be1 Ng3+ 26. Bxg3 Qxg3, White 42. Qd4! Comments by Kavutskiy. resigned. The only move. After White played 18. dxc5, I was able to 42. ... Qb5 43. Ra7! calculate the forced line until this position. Always nice to see your original line take place After this fantastic move White has enough on the board and end with the opponent’s play for a draw. The idea is to keep Black’s resignation! queen unable to enter the kingside in view of Thanks to IM Vignesh Panchanatham for perpetual ideas starting with Rxf7+. After 43. contributing to this article. c4 Rxh4+ (Or just 43. ... Qb3 White has no way to stop 44. ... Rxh4! In fact it is a forced mate in five from here.) 44. gxh4 Qb3. 43. ... Rc1

The key line is 43. ... Qf1 44. Rxf7+ Kg6 45. WHITE TO PLAY

NORTH: AN UNUSUAL WIN FROM A USUAL TEAM

By Betsy Dynako Zacate For four years running, the Amateur Team North Tournament has topped its own attend - ance record. This year’s event, held from February 16-18, tallied 366 players and 84 teams. For the third time in 10 years, “Wis con sin Chess Academy” won the event. Team captain FM Alex Betaneli elaborated, “We play every year because it’s the only team tournament available and it’s fun to play next to each other. It gives instructors a chance to see the students in action, while also providing students with an opportunity to watch their coaches make Three-peaters (though with different players over the years) “Wisconsin Chess Academy” won mistakes. And recently this event is organized the North championship after a shaky start. Left to right, back: Kevin Li, FM Alex Betaneli, FM Erik by Glenn Panner, who is a good friend and a Santarius. Front: Hersh Singh. fantastic organizer!” Fellow teammate and chess

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Students from the Masterman School (Pennsylvania), winners of the Best Gimmick award at the USAT East, declare “Checkmate” in their ancestral languages. Right: An enthusiastic costume participant.

instructor FIDE master Erik Santarius agrees, believes it is the first time in the history of the (I was on the winning team five times and this but in addition he greatly appreciates that the event that a team who re-entered went on to is the fourth time my game was the last one to event is held near the Fresh Farms store, which win the title. finish), I can’t say that I felt anything unusual.” sells amazing desserts. “Wisconsin Chess Academy” slowly picked In the end, “Wisconsin Chess Academy” “Wisconsin Chess Academy” was comprised off the other teams to enter the last round with finished with a perfect score. Santarius and Li of teachers Betaneli and Santarius, who are both the only other team with a perfect score, “insert led the team with 4½/5 points, Betaneli working towards the international master title. team name here,” whose members were Jacob contributed 4 and Singh earned another 3½. They were joined by chess students Hersh Singh Furfine, Vincent Do, Nicholas Bartochowski, One of the contributing factors towards good and Kevin Li. Singh is slated to be the represen- and Rishi Narayanan. The two teams faced off, performance on Sunday was Saturday night's tative at the prestigious Barber Tournament of with “Wisconsin Chess Academy” assigned dinner. Alex and Kevin would like to thank K-8 Champions this year. He is coached by white and “insert team name here” black. The Nicholas Bartochowski and Kaleb Gosdin for another Wisconsin Chess Academy instructor, game between board one players Santarius and their pleasant company. GM Josh Friedel. Li is serving as the alternate Jacob Furfine ended first in a draw, followed Betaneli had the following thoughts on team to represent Wisconsin in the Denker Tourna- by another draw on board three between Hersh chess competitions: “I have played in team ment of High School Champions. Singh versus Nicholas Bartochowski. tournaments since I was seven years old. Chess Those who follow the USAT North event Kevin Li felt confident of a win in his game is inherently an individual sport, so playing in were not surprised to learn “Wisconsin Chess against Rishi Narayanan, as Narayanan had a team tournament provides one with unique Academy” again won the top title. The main misplayed the middle game. Still the team was experience. It is possible to lose four games and story this year is who the team defeated. tied, and Li found himself intently watching the have your teammates make up for it; then you Originally “Wisconsin Chess Academy” entered game on board two between Betaneli and Vincent can win the last round and be a hero for the the three-day version of the tournament, but Do after Li eventually prevailed on his own team. I would encourage everyone to participate to the team’s surprise it ended up being paired board, leaving the deciding match to board two. in a team tournament at least once. There are with a very challenging team in round one. Betaneli told the tale: “Once Kevin was done, many people who only play once a year, and it “Attackamania,” from Michigan, made up of it was great as in the worst case scenario the is at the USAT events.” Salah Chehayeb, Eddie Barber, Gregory Bailey, team would tie for first place. This allowed me and John Witworth, successfully prevented to play the game as if it were the last round of RUY LOPEZ, “Wisconsin Chess Academy’s” traditional an individual event, where a win is worth a lot DEFERRED STEINITZ (C79) winning ways and the match ended in a draw. more than a draw. That being said, the game Vincent Do (2193), “insert team name here” The team decided it was time for a new strategy, was much too complicated to be thinking about FM Alex Betaneli (2305), “Wisconsin Chess as they had come to win. Betaneli explained, the final team result actively. There was no Academy” “Given the large number of teams in the moment when I thought, ‘Wow, the team is 2018 USAT-North (5), Schaumburg, Illinois, tournament, we promptly re-entered and joined winning,’ until the game was over. And given 02.18.2018

PHOTO CREDIT: BETSY ZACATE; RIGHT, POLLY WRIGHT the two-day schedule.” Organizer Panner that I have been in this type of situation before Notes by Betaneli.

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This was the final round that decided first Nxg5 Nd4 25. Rac1, Black needs to be somewhat prise. place. “Wisconsin Chess Academy” (Erik careful, even if objectively White cannot claim 40. ... Nf8 41. Nd3 fxg2 42. Qd1 Santarius, Alex Betaneli, Hersh Singh, Kevin much of a pull. This turns out to be a substantial mistake. Li) had white on boards one and three against 19. c5 Ne8 20. a4 h6 “insert team name here” (Jacob Furfine, Vincent After the strongest 42. Ne1, Black doesn’t Do, Nicholas Bartochowski, Rishi Narayanan). Black is trying to play ... f7-f5 under ideal have 42. ... f3 because after 43. Rc3! the key Our tentative plan was to hold on board three circumstances, but this is too optimistic. pawn falls (43. Nxf3 Ng6 [43. ... Rxf3? 44. Ra7!] and to press on remaining boards. 21. cxd6 44. Qa3 is a lot less clear as Black has a lot of play after 44. ... Nf4). 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. This comes too soon as the tension favors 42. ... f3 c3 Bd7 6. 0-0 g6 7. d4 Bg7 8. Re1 Nf6 9. White. Nbd2 0-0 10. h3 Re8 11. Bc2 Qe7 12. Nf1 Now Black is in charge. Qf8 13. Ng3 Bh6 21. ... cxd6 22. Bd3 f5 23. b5 f4 43. Ne1 Qh4 44. Nxf3 Qxh3 45. Nh2 I was familiar with this idea from Caruana- This is a very commital decision. I thought Andreikin (see below), but played the move a the potential kingside attack would be danger - bit too early. ous and put White under pressure. Although That game went 13. ... Rad8 14. d5 Ne7 15. objectively speaking this is too optimistic, in Nh2 Bh6! 16. Qf3 Bxc1 17. Raxc1 Qg7 18. Qe3 the upcoming mutual time trouble, White needs Nh5! 19. Nxh5 gxh5 20. Kh1 f5 when Black to be more careful than Black. had a fine position for Black in Caruana, During the game I realized that after 23. ... Fabiano (2774)-Andreikin, Dmitry (2713), axb5 24. Bxb5 Bxb5 25. axb5 Nf6 I won’t be in Moscow 2013. any danger. Neither side can realistically hurt the other. Given that Kevin Li was definite ly 14. Bd2 Rad8 15. d5 Ne7 16. c4 Bxd2 17. Qxd2 Qg7 winning on board four, it would have been a wise decision to go for this safe line. 24. Nf1 axb5 25. Bxb5 Nf6 26. Qb4 Bxb5 27. Qxb5 Rd7 28. a5 We each had only about a minute left at this point. Although the position might look deci - Vincent correctly decides to liquidate the sive ly better for the Black, computer finds queenside and play against the d6-weakness. defensive resources for White. 28. ... g5 29. a6 bxa6 30. Rxa6 Ng6 31. 45. ... Rf4 Qb4 Qe7 32. N1d2 Ne8 The move is logical, but White has a strong This was another difficult decision. I saw counterpunch. As often happens, the right idea that the immediate ... g5-g4 would distract is to bring in another attacker. After 45. ... Ng6 White from the queenside play, but I wanted the position is really diffcult to play for White. to play ... h6-h5 before playing ... g5-g4. For example, the logical 46. Rab6 is met by 46. This position resembles the King’s Indian 33. Qa4 Rf7 ... Nf4 and White struggles (46. ... Nh4 47. Defense (KID) scenario: White has more space Rb3!); Tricky is 45. ... Rxf2 46. Kxf2 Qxh2 but This move felt natural during the game, but and should play on the queenside; Black’s fails after 47. Qg1. in retrospect it looks illogical. chances are on the kingside. There are several 33. ... Rc7 was a better way to go. Both the 46. Ra7+ Kg8 47. f3 differ ences with the normal KID: a pair of eighth and the seventh rank stay protected and bishops were traded, White’s knights are on Effectively, the losing blunder. Given more it is hard to see how White could enter with the king side, White has pushed h2-h3, Black’s time, Vincent would have found 47. Qc1 and his rooks; the point of 33. Qa4 is that after 33. rook is on e8 and the queen is on g7. This net White again takes control of the game. ... h5 34. Nxg5 White wins. result is a slower game with many nuances that 47. ... Rh4 48. Kf2 Qxh2 49. Qg1 Qf4 50. are quite distinct from the KID. Interestingly, 34. Rc1 Kg7 35. Rc8 Nf6 36. Rcc6 Ne8 37. Kxg2 I do not play the KID as Black, but have faced Nc4 h5 38. Nb6 Both of us thought that Black’s advantage it often with White. Conversely, my opponent The computer points out a rather nice geo- was decisive, so we were just going through doesn’t see the KID as White, but plays it regu - metric win for White: 38. Rc8 g4 39. Rxe8 the motions. Yet, the position still has some larly with Black. At this point it was clear that Qxe8 40. Nxd6, but neither player was looking fight left. boards one and three would draw their games, for something like this with just a few minutes 50. ... Kh8 while our team should win on board four. remaining. 18. b4 Rf8 38. ... g4 The move 50. ... Nf6 right away would have ended the game. In all likelihood, this is too slow, unless the Had I foreseen Vincent’s response, I would 51. Rc2 Nf6 52. Ra3 Nxe4 idea is to play ... Nh5 next. not have played this move. The move 38. ... Andreikin’s idea 18. ... Nh5! works well here. Rd8 was a way to bail-out 39. Nc8 Qf6 40. Qa3 The final tactical sequence is quite pleasing. During the game I wasn’t positive about the Rfd7 and Black defends well enough. And if 53. fxe4 Rg4+ 54. Kh1 Qxe4+ 55. Rg2 evaluation after 19. Nxh5 (19. Nf1 Nf4 Black needed Ng6-h8-f7 is available. Rh4+ 56. Qh2 Qb1+ 57. Rg1 Rxh2+ 58. is in great shape) 19. ... gxh5 20. Kh2 f5 21. 39. Nxd7 gxf3 40. Nc5 Kxh2 Qb2+, White resigned. exf5 Bxf5 22. Bxf5 Nxf5 with a rather unclear position. Specifically, after 23. Qg5 Qxg5 24. This came as an extremely unpleasant sur - (See “South” top of next page)

34 May 2018 | Chess Life Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams SOUTH: AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND

By Tony Burrus The 2018 US Amateur Team South (USATS) was held from February 23rd-25th in the bustling city of Orlando, Florida, home to Walt Disney World as well as a myriad of other theme parks. But not even “The Happiest Place on Earth” was immune from the tragic event that occurred 200 miles south—when accused gunman Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people at Margory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida only nine days prior. To honor the lives lost and all those affected by the Parkland shooting, Florida Chess President William Bowman provided players with ribbons that read “Parkland Strong.” Through - out the tournament, several players wore these ribbons to show their support for the victims and survivors. The unforgettable weekend, which attracted 40 teams and more than 160 battle-ready chess College buddies “Moon’s Baboons” take the South. From left to right: Benjamin Moon, Carter players, ran high with emotions, upset wins Peatman, Jonathan Hrach, and Vishal Balyan. and losses, and unforeseen circumstances. Like some closed positions on the chess board, the When I asked the team what advice they 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. interstate that many of the players traveled on would offer to someone new to chess, I received Nf3 0-0 6. Be2 Bg4!? Friday night was blocked by impenetrable two different answers that I believe sum up forces. Due to congestion on I-4 (one of the style and attitude of “Moon’s Baboons.” Orlando’s main thoroughfares), a sizeable “Practice tactics” was Vishal Balyan’s advice. number of teams in the three-day option— Ben Moon said, “Play a lot of chess. Have fun!” including the top-rated team—were forced to I also decided to gauge the Baboons’ individual switch to the two-day schedule because some chess styles by asking about their favorite players. of their teammates were stuck in traffic. With Board two Jonathan Hrach opted for current so many teams unable to compete Friday world champion, Magnus Carlsen, while board evening, Head Tournament Director Jon Haskel three Carter Peatman named chess legend Bobby had to change all the round one pairings. Fischer. Ben Moon’s choice was slightly more Many of the players who missed out on esoteric: “Gata Kamsky, because he is my London playing Friday night—myself included—were (opening) hero.” Meanwhile, board four Vishal anxious and ready to get started the following Balyan chose fellow Georgian, Deepak Aaron, An interesting alternate line that GM morning. As the rounds progressed, surprising as his greatest influence. Shakriyar Mamedyarov used to employ against upsets occurred, such as in round three, when Finally, I asked “Moon’s Baboons” the quin - his opponents back in 2006 and 2007. The main expert Dario Teodori defeated national master tessential question: What does winning this line is 6. ... e5 7. 0-0 Nc6 8. d5 Ne7 9. Ne1 Nd7 Carter Peatman. However, the biggest upset tournament mean to you? In keeping with the 10. Be3 f5 11. f3 f4 12. Bf2 g5. came in round four, when class B-player Bruce fun-loving theme of college friends who took 7. Be3 Nfd7 8. Rc1 e5 9. d5 a5 10. Qd2 Kutikoff defeated national master Carlos a spontaneous road trip from Georgia to Florida, Andretta! With such unpredictable competition, Ben Moon answered, “We are just a group of According to my database this move was even the top teams had to give it their all to friends, and wanted to just have fun.” played only once. There you have it, chess players and enthu - reel in the full point. 10. ... f5 11. Bg5 Qe8 12. Bh6 Nc5 13. Bxg7 siasts. The winning team turned out to be a It was never clear which team would win Kxg7 14. h3 Bxf3 15. Bxf3 f4 16. h4 h5 17. group of college friends who made a last-minute the event until the final pieces fell. At the end Ke2 Nba6 18. Rcg1 Kh7 19. Rh3 Qf7 20. of the day, though, “Moon’s Baboons” won the decision to drive from Georgia to Orlando with Kf1 Rg8 21. Qe2 a4 22. g4 fxg3 e.p. 23. tournament with a final score of 4/5. I asked two goals in mind: win the 2018 USATS and Rgxg3 Raf8 24. Rg5 Nb4 25. Bxh5 Nbd3 the winning team about their victory and what have fun while doing it! 26. Rf5 Qd7 27. Bxg6+ Rxg6 28. Rxd3 advice they might have for others. Nxd3 29. Qxd3 Qg7 30. Qf3 Rg1+ 31. Ke2 The whole team agreed that they played their KING’S INDIAN DEFENSE (E91) Rxf5 32. exf5? Qg4 33. Ne4 Kg7 34. f6+ most challenging opponents in round two, but FM Eugene Yanayt (2284), “Hanging By Kf8 35. Qxg4 Rxg4 36. Ng5 Rxh4 37. b3 they also admitted, “We had a lot of sloppy The Thread” a3 38. Ne6+ Kf7 39. Nxc7 Rh1 40. Nb5 games.” Ben Moon, the team’s board one, said, Benjamin Moon (2390), “Moon’s Baboons” Ra1 41. Nxa3 Rxa2+ 42. Ke3 Rxa3 43. c5 “We didn’t know that we were going to come 2018 U.S. Amateur Team Championship Rxb3+ 44. Ke4 dxc5 45. Kxe5 Rd3 46. f4 here until Thursday, but we did it!” South (4), Kissimmee, Florida, 02.25.2018 c4 47. Ke4 Rxd5, White resigned. PHOTO CREDIT: BEN SILVA

www.uschess.org 35 Photo, above: The team gets a lesson from IM Dave Ross. First row (left to right): J’Kennethon Smith, IM Dave Ross, Camden Graham, Beth Thrasher, Brad Davis, Aronise Walker. Second row (left to right): Sanchez Palmer, Rodney Thomas, Parnell Stephnson, Kamarie Young. Chess Takes Flight in Wingfield Building a school chess program in a rural Mississippi city that has a 75% poverty rate

By MONIQUE HARRISON-HENDERSON Photos by NIKARI MCKEE

ingfield High School freshman Jacob Wakefield laughs at the our hands. But now at Wingfield, we walk around saying, ‘Hey, I can beat idea that anyone would call him a nerd because he is on the you at chess.’ It’s cool. People who don’t know how to play want to learn.” Wschool chess team. The transformation is one that brings a smile to the school’s chess coach, “A nerd? No, that’s not really something that people would say to us here,” Beth Thrasher. The math teacher runs the team with the help of her husband, he said, giving a half smile and shaking his head. “At Wingfield I guess a stay-at-home dad who also home schools the couple’s two children. people used to talk more about fighting—about beating each other up with Thrasher got the idea to start a chess team after talking to some

36 May 2018 | Chess Life Education / Rural Chess Programs students who said they knew how to play. But when she asked the guidance of her father since she was about six. “They definitely aren’t students to set up a board, they didn’t know how—the result, she said, viewed as easy to beat. They are pretty equal and they have earned respect.” of only playing chess online. The students are likely successful in part because they play a lot of “My teacher brain kicked in and I started thinking about the importance chess. They practice most days after school and often play against both of the process,” she said. “I told them that they say they know how, and students and adults on Sunday afternoons at an outlet mall food court they thought they knew how, but they didn’t know the process. And in nearby Pearl. They also help mentor students in a nearby after school the process is important—the process matters. It matters in math and program, teaching them the basics of chess and playing games with in school and it matters in life.” them. They play numerous tournaments at area colleges and univer- Through the conversation, a core group of students said they wanted sities. to have a chess club after school. Thrasher, who already was the sponsor Thrasher also has done fundraising to help keep the team going. She of an active jujitsu club, decided to give it a go. was able to get US Chess to give the school’s students free chess “I never want to be stagnant. I want to be open to new things. I’m memberships in 2017 and this year a Mississippi group donated always doing something. So, of course I said, ‘Let’s go!’” memberships to the school’s students. The chess team also received free The school’s first-ever chess tournament in January 2017 was a reality memberships to chess.com. check. Wingfield took seven students to the tournament. They played Fundraising is critical to the future of the program, said Thrasher, who also has invested her own money in the club. The school, which is “I tell them it’s not about how good you are about chess, it’s about how good chess is to you.” ~Beth Thrasher

located in the southern part of Mississippi’s sprawling capital city, has a poverty rate of about 75 percent, when using the school’s free and reduced lunch program as a measure of family income. Students at the school also underperform when compared to their state and national peers. Of the 14 percent of students who took an advanced placement (AP) course in 2017, zero percent passed the end- of-year AP test that allows them to earn college credits for the course. Four percent of math students are proficient on state tests, while 14 percent are proficient in English. Students say they know Wingfield has its struggles. And that makes the possibility of bringing a state chess championship home to the school incredibly appealing. “It would mean the world,” sophomore Rodney Thomas said when asked about the possibility of winning a state championship. “It really would. Wingfield hasn’t had a lot of trophies lately.” Thomas has been a member of the team for a little over a year. He is Beth Thrasher, Wingfield High School’s chess club founder and coach. already coaching his sixth grade sister in chess, hoping she will be the future of the team. Thomas, who is considering a career as a welder, a total of 35 games, but the only games Wingfield students won were already knows he would like to come back to the school after graduation games where they played against each other. and help keep the program going. “We all had a decision to make at that point. We could decide it was “We are doing a good thing here,” he said quietly, gazing off in too hard and we wanted to quit, or we could decide that we wanted to thought. work really hard and get better. I’m really proud and thankful to say Despite the program’s successes, Thrasher often frets about how she that they rose to the challenge.” should run the program—how much pressure she should put on the Since then, Thrasher said the team has shown steady improvement. students and how much time she should expect them to invest. She After the first tournament, most Wingfield students had a US Chess worries about finances and access, too. rating of between 200 and 400. Now, the top four players average a She also spends time thinking about the team members she has lost rating of around 850. The team also has grown from six to 15 players. along the way—particularly those who might have chosen less healthy In March 2017, the first Wingfield student won an individual trophy. outlets. Talia Buxbaum, a 13-year-old chess player whose father, Dave Ross, “There are kids who were here, who seemed to be enjoying chess is a nationally recognized chess player and coach, said the Wingfield and they’ve quit. Some are gone from the school all together, others program is increasingly viewed with respect. decide they aren’t coming back to chess. And those kids, they break “I’ve lost to them,” said Talia, who has been playing chess under the your heart. They absolutely do.”

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Above: A Wingfield tournament in progress. Right: Kamarie Young (top) and William Smith from Wingfield playing in the tournament.

Students smile when they talk about Beth sneakiness of some of Thrasher’s life lessons Thrasher—a fast-talking teacher who never are discussed. quite seems tired, even though she is frequently “There are a lot of things she’s teaching us seen moving rapidly about on steel crutches to here,” said JKennethon Smith, a senior clad in take pressure off her achy lower body. one of the team’s t-shirts, which features the Thrasher talks a lot to the students about slogan, ‘The battle is all in your mind.’ “I’m lessons beyond chess. learning how to meet different people and go “I tell them it’s not about how good you are different places. It’s helping me to be free of about chess, it’s about how good chess is to some of the stress in my life. I am learning you,” she said. “Chess can teach a lot of life different ways to move the pieces. You think a skills that these students—and really all of us— lot. You are always trying to think two-three- need. Chess is about thinking ahead and four moves ahead.” planning. It’s about being patient. There’s a lot Smith said he knows that chess is helping to of thought and strategy required. And you have prepare him for a bright future. to learn to handle defeat. You learn to handle “I’m learning to get out of my shell— losing with grace. And then you also have to communication skills and just being comfortable learn how to win with grace and integrity. It with different people and myself,” he said. “I’m really is a beautiful thing.” learning what it means to be a good leader and The travel that has come with the chess team I’m learning to lead.” also has brought lessons. Students have visited Junior Camden Graham agreed. He had his the state’s universities, including Mississippi leadership and patience tested in late February, State and the University of Mississippi. A trip when he endured a loss to an elementary school to nearby Jackson State University was also an player who is the best player in the state. eye opener for some of the students, who had “This game—it can make you mad some - never before set foot on the local campus. (For times,” said Graham, an aspiring graphic artist. more about how tournaments in college settings “But you also just learn to have fun and to work affect academic goals, see “Chess Changing Academic through it. You learn you don’t always have to Trajectories” on page 40. ~ed.) react. It teaches you to slow down and to think— All the lessons being taught by their high- you don’t have to rush for everything. And it energy, fast-talking teacher aren’t lost on the teaches you to be a good person. I think that’s chess players. They smile knowingly when the the point sometimes.”

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Chess Changing Academic Trajectories How chess can alter students’ education goals

By DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM

Photo, above: College Bound students from Chess in the Schools touring Columbia University.

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In my 2006 book, Children and Chess: A Guide pating by exposing students to new academic headquarters twice a week. Thurs day evening for Educators, I wrote about starting college possibilities, boosting standards or expectations is reserved for chess instruction for all grades early because of chess: for course grades, or altering personal goals.” combined and the second evening is for grade- My own educational outlook changed when specific assistance. Ninth- and tenth-graders “I had competed in the U.S. Junior Open Sharron Monohon talked of going to college learn study skills. High school juniors receive chess tournament, held at the University of early. Before hearing her plans, I had never SAT preparation or start researching their Washington from July 31 to August 4, 1978. considered bypassing high school to attend college choices. High school seniors narrow The only other girl in the tournament, Sharron university instead. their college choices, fill out their college Monohon, was housed on the same dorm floor applications, and write drafts of their college as I. I had just turned 13 and she was a year or application essays. On many weekends, College two older. Sharron told me that she was going I wondered if others Bound students may choose to earn money as to university next year, because of her advanced assistant tournament directors or to participate math ability. I could defeat her at chess, so I have had their in cultural events and volunteer opportunities. thought to myself ‘I should get to go to In a phone interview, CIS President and CEO university too!’ When I came home from the Debbie Eastburn said, “We offer an enriching Junior Open, I told my parents that I wanted educational outlooks program. The students have a lot of exposure to skip high school. My parents arranged for to each other and form a really nice community. the appropriate tests, and by the next summer, altered because of The kids find that this is a safe, fun, encouraging I was set to matriculate in the fall of 1979. I community of like-minded kids, ranging from ran into Sharron again, at another chess chess beginners to chess experts.” That commu - tournament. I asked her how college had gone chess, including nity has changed the College Bound students’ for her in 1978-1979. She replied, ‘Oh, I meant educational outlooks. Only about 65 percent I was going next calendar year, not next school tournaments, clubs, of low-income students graduate high school year.’ It turned out that she, too, was matricu- on time in New York City. In contrast, over lating in the fall of 1979. Chess tournaments and other chess the last 10 years, 100 percent of the College give a child intellectually motivated peers, who Bound students graduated high school on time then inspire one another to early or advanced and 95 percent of them matriculated at college. achievements.” activities. At Denton High School (DHS) in Texas, I made at least one mistake in the above students taught each other about necessary paragraph: I stated that chess tournaments provide steps on the path to college, such as taking AP peers who inspire academic achievements. But CHESS ALTERING EDUCATIONAL (advanced placement) courses and paying perhaps it’s not the chess tournaments or chess OUTLOOKS attention to GPA (grade point average). Like clubs or other chess activities that have that effect. I wondered if others have had their educational my son, William Root, Alex Elizalde attended Maybe my fellow U.S. Junior Open participants outlooks altered because of chess, including almost every Friday afternoon chess club and I were more profoundly affected by the tournaments, clubs, and other chess activities. meeting that I ran as a volunteer from 2010- tournament’s college campus setting. For the purposes of this article, I explored the 2014. I emailed Elizalde in August of 2017 and Since chess is generally an extracurricular relationship between educational outlooks and asked him to reflect on the academic effects of activity, peer-reviewed articles on the academic chess by contacting chess organizations, chess his participation in DHS chess club. Elizalde effects of extracurricular activities participation, players, chess teachers, chess researchers, and replied: abbreviated as EAP, may apply. EAP positively the chair of the Chess in Education committee links to both math achievement and four-year for US Chess. “I took three pre-AP classes in the ninth college attendance. However, as Dr. David New York City’s Chess in the Schools (CIS)— grade (biology, geography, English) because Morris wrote in the October 2016 issue of the famous for its elementary and middle school they interested me. I did not know they were American Educational Research Journal, “The chess programs—will serve approximately 6,000 that important for stuff like GPA and rankings. mechanisms linking EAP to educational out - students in 45 Title I schools during the 2017- My parents were unfamiliar with the U.S. comes are poorly understood.” He analyzed 18 school year. The program generally consists education system. My dad is from San Antonio data from 12,078 students (from the Education of two components: classroom instruction from but he grew up in Mexico. My mom is from Longitudinal Study of 2002) on five factors that a CIS-trained instructor and optional after- Mexico. I am very grateful that they supported might show why EAP is beneficial academically. school chess clubs. me and still do. In high school, they just wanted His five factors were educational outlook, CIS also offers an extracurricular “College me to get good grades. They did not know noncognitive skills, network connections Bound” program for 100 high school students about GPA or AP classes. through social capital, school attachment, and who previously attended an in-school CIS class “In chess club, William Root and the other academic self-concept and efficacy. and who are from low-income families. Quoting members told me about the importance of Morris measured educational outlook by from the CIS website, “The College Bound taking AP courses. I was inspired by how well examining students’ survey responses about how program empowers New York City youth to William did in all his classes. It made me want far they thought they would progress educa - continue their education beyond high school, to put more effort in my schoolwork. I also tionally (such as finishing high school, completing become productive citizens, and give back to liked being around with William and the other college, etc.) and the importance they placed on society by providing comprehensive college chess club members. their grades. Morris wrote, “One possible preparatory services and chess instruction in a “I liked how students in advanced classes explanation as to why EAP positively affects safe and engaging environment.” were more serious about their grades. I did not achievement and college attendance is that it The College Bound program requires high like how a good portion of students in regular alters the educational outlook of those partici- school students to travel to CIS’ Manhattan classes did not care about school or their grades.

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College Bound students handling check-in at the 2018 New York City All-Girls Chess Championship.

The difference in environments from advanced (UIL) journalism team. She was trying to recruit in the June 2017 issue of Chess Life) for the classes to regular was noticeable. students, and my classmates (non-chess players) Franklin County School District chess program. “Going to chess club had a positive influence convinced me to join the UIL team because ‘I In February of 2018, Bulington received the in my academic career. I had tons of fun in the was obviously a genius’ if I competed in chess “Chess Educator of the Year” award from The meetings and going to tournaments, especially tournaments. I joined and ended up winning University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). SuperNationals V. I was very happy about second place that year in the state UIL compe - Decades before receiving his award at the making it in the top 20 percent of my high tition for news writing.” UTD campus, Bulington’s educational outlook school class and I knew that the chess club had been changed thanks to his exposure to helped me achieve that. In May of 2018, I will English’s silver medal, along with her other chess on college campuses. In September of graduate with a degree in computer science accomplishments in high school, helped her 2017, Bulington emailed: from University of North Texas. I am also earn a scholarship from the Terry Foundation, working towards getting a cybersecurity the largest private scholarship provider in the “For me chess was an important bridge into certificate with my degree. I still like to play state of Texas. The Terry Foundation awards college. Before becoming the first member of chess from time to time!” college scholarships to students who have my immediate family to graduate from college, achieved academically, have shown the capacity some of my first formative experiences on Sometimes stereotypical beliefs about chess to become outstanding future leaders, and who college campuses were chess related. I fondly players provide opportunities. That was the need financial assistance to achieve their goals recall a weekend Swiss at Ball State University case for Rheanna English, whose educational in higher education. English will complete her in Muncie, Indiana in the early 1980s during outlook changed because of high school peers bachelor’s degree at The University of Texas which, as a high school sophomore, I first in San Antonio, Texas. Although they were at San Antonio in May of 2018. She teaches imagined myself becoming a school teacher not chess players, they thought chess players chess part-time in a program sponsored by the and chess coach. Likewise, occasional visits to were smart. As English explained in an email Rackspace Foundation that provides opportu- the Purdue University Chess Club as a high in August of 2017: nities to students from low-income families. school student gave me the sense of college as Like English, Dr. Jeff Bulington is a chess an accessible, attainable, and welcoming place.” “I took a journalism class my sophomore teacher for children growing up in challenging year in high school and the teacher was the economic circumstances. Bulington was fea - As the Executive Director of the Southwest sponsor of the University Interscholastic League tured on the television show 60 Minutes (and Mississippi Chess Foundation, as well as its

42 May 2018 | Chess Life Education / Academics and Chess lead teacher in Meadville (population 500) and ‘It’s been a really exciting and interesting project. when you play well. You lose when your Bude (population 1,000), Bulington sees the I’m excited that we are at the point that we can opponent plays better than you. The two players effect of chess—particularly chess played on analyze the data because if we can demonstrate have the same 16 chessmen. The only difference college campuses—on his students’ educational that we were able to build cognitive skills using is who has the right to move first. Most outlooks. Bulington’s email continued: this game, that would be a pretty powerful importantly, in front of a chessboard, who you statement. I think it could help expand our are and where you are from do not matter. “As a chess teacher and coach I continue to be ideas about what could and perhaps should “My chess club was in Bergamo, a small city struck by the ways in which chess activities at happen to support student learning in schools.’ 50 kilometers from Milan. Just like its bigger universities and colleges provide students like (http://has.vcu.edu/mind-match/). neighbor, Bergamo hosts many families of me, who do not come from families with “While the scientist in me is excited to be immigrants. The Bolivians are the largest group university backgrounds, a way of envisioning looking at the data, personally, the project has (more than 12,000 individuals). These people academic border crossings into higher educa tion. already reaped many rewards. One of my favorite are often well integrated into the community, I am reminded of this nearly every time I have memories was the end-of-the-year tournament. but they do not ‘sail in a golden sea’ as we say taken students to the Tennessee State Champi- We brought students to Virginia Common- in Italy. Money-related issues are common. onships at Tennessee Tech or, more recently, wealth University (VCU) for a large tournament “I taught chess to many immigrant children, Mississippi State University. At some point I see on campus. GM [Maurice] Ashley served as the and it was a wonderful experience. I saw many students’ minds break away from the tournament emcee. As the others interviewed for your article children from disadvantaged backgrounds itself and for a moment look around the campus mentioned, a chess tournament on a college coming to my club, playing chess, and discussing and think to themselves ‘I belong here.’ ” campus lets students see themselves as belonging positions, variants, and endgames with the sons at that college. I was thrilled to hear the excited and daughters of lawyers, professors, and Colleges host chess tournaments, in part, to comments and see the faces of students as they medical doctors. Sometimes they lost, but help scholastic chess players feel comfortable on came into the VCU tournament hall. sometimes they won the trophies. their campuses. As one might expect, campuses “At the beginning of the project, these “Sportive results apart, the key point was known for chess such as Webster University (St. students did not know how to play chess and that socioeconomic status was irrelevant in that Louis, Missouri) and The Univer sity of Texas some of them had trouble sitting still. It was a context. All the pupils knew that they had to at Dallas have hosted many scholastic tourna - joy to see them participate enthusiastically in outplay their opponents. Living in a tiny flat ments. Other campuses, not known as chess the end-of-the-year tournament. I enjoyed was not a limitation; living in a big mansion powerhouses, have also served as chess venues. hearing the excitement of the teachers, adminis- was not an aid either.” In the higher education publication Diverse, Jamaal trators, and parents who attended. I also loved Abdul-Alim reported that members of Alpha Phi hearing how meaningful the experience was CHESS IN EDUCATION COMMITTEE Alpha, the nation’s oldest Black fraternity, chose for the undergraduate and graduate students US Chess established a Chess in Education to stage scholastic chess tournaments on two who helped with the project. I particularly committee that explores ideas such as those colleges campuses in October 2017: Cleveland relished hearing more than one person com - raised in this article. Committee Chair State University in Ohio and the University of ment that seeing the students participate in the Renate Otterbach, Ed.D., emailed in October Louisville in Kentucky. chess program, particularly the tournament, of 2017: shifted their expectations about what the MARSHMALLOW TEST UPDATE students were capable of accomplishing.” “The committee’s goal is to support research - Dr. Teresa Parr is part of the Mind Match ers, chess educators, coaches, and parents by Chess Project. I previously interviewed Parr in EMPOWERMENT THROUGH CHESS establishing a collaborative environment in the February 2012 issue of Chess Life, under Dr. Giovanni Sala is a top researcher, with which ideas, needs, and resources are shared the heading, “Chess and the Marshmallow Test.” over 20 published articles in peer-reviewed and in which people can work together to In simplified terms, the marshmallow test publications. Current Directions in Psychological connect chess initiatives across the U.S. To measures the self-control preschoolers show Science published Sala’s and Fernand Gobet’s accomplish this goal, we plan to build a website regarding whether to eat one marshmallow article about their two recent meta-analyses. that facilitates dialogue, the sharing of research now or wait and get two. The Mind Match That article, “Does far transfer [“transfer of ideas, and success stories. There will also be a Chess Project studies how chess instruction learning between contexts that, on appearance, seem planned space for dialogue among those who may affect the related concept of “executive remote and alien to one another” ~ed.] exist? are just starting out and those who have already control.” In November of 2017, Parr emailed Negative evidence from chess, music, and established programs. Sharing ‘How we did it the following update: working memory training,” concluded that stories’ will reduce the challenges of developing chess and music do not boost general cognitive new programs.” “Since the 2012 interview about the Mind abilities. Match Chess Project, the program has been Yet Sala finds value in chess, as he shared in Also planned for the website are sections for implemented in two large urban school districts. a November 2017 email: sharing resources, curriculum toolkits, research We collected data during the program as well projects and research ideas, specific ideas for as for a year after the program was complete. “Before starting another path, I used to play different states, and for fulfilling the needs or We collected data about participation, chess and teach chess. It was a passion and a living requests of other committees. knowledge, behavior, academic performance, back then. I had the opportunity to teach the Dr. Otterbach encourages those who want and cognitive skills. As you might imagine, it noble game to hundreds (maybe thousands) of to help to contact her via email at renate.irene. took some time to enter all of the data and get primary and middle school children in my home [email protected]. Please put “Chess in Edu - it into a useable format. We are excited to be county of Italy. If you ask me, there is nothing cation committee” in the subject line and in the data analysis phase. As Dr. Serpell, co- like chess that shows the true character of a child. describe your interests, skills, or expertise in principal investigator, said in a recent interview, “Unlike life, chess is a fair game. You win the body of the email.

www.uschess.org 43 Solitaire Chess / Instruction Fast On The Draw, But No Draw What happens when two of the world’s best players contest a fast game? Is the quality of play something to be admired?

By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

MENTION SPEED CHESS TO MANY CHESS best moves, and there may be bonus points—or 11. … Bg4 teachers and they will more than likely say that deductions—for other moves and variations. Black’s move is probably best, though 11. ... too much of it may have a negative impact on Note that  means that White’s move is on the Bd7 or 11. ... Bb7 were also okay. a young player’s advance. Nevertheless, they next line. 12. Nbd2 Par Score 5 will often quickly add that speed chess helps 8. d3 Par Score 5 develop tactics and attacking skills, while being This is a natural move. White wants to complete a great deal of fun. If the following game This is a solid way to proceed. Accept full credit for either 8. d2-d4 or 8. a2-a4, both of his development and, from d2, the knight will between Magnus Carlsen and Alexei Shirov have various maneuvering possi bilities. played in the 2007 World Blitz in Moscow is which are good continuations, though they to be held up as an example, then I think you’d revolve on different plans. 12. … Nh5 have to say that the quality can be very high 8. … 0-0 Black immediately, and reasonably, opts for indeed. This expeditious warfare began: With this move, Black has achieved full an aggressive course. A slightly safer way to proceed, though not necessarily any better, equality. RUY LOPEZ (C78) would be 12. ... Bc5-b6 in anticipation of an GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2714, NOR) 9. Bg5 Par Score 5 eventual d3-d4. GM Alexei Shirov (FIDE 2739, LAT) No threat here, and Black is still fine. As 13. Re1 Par Score 5 World Blitz, Moscow, Russia, 11.22.2007 before, accept full credit for either of two alternatives: 9. Qd1-e2 or 9. a2-a4. 13. … Nxg3 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 0-0 b5 6. Bb3 Bc5 7. c3 d6 9. … h6 After this simple capture, Black may even Black plausibly puts the question to the have a slight edge. All the same, the chances bishop. Is it going to retreat or take the knight remain about equal. at f6? 14. hxg3 Par Score 4 10. Bh4 Par Score 5 Obviously, White has to take back. White retreats, keeping his bishop and 14. … Ne7 maintaining the pin, but not very menacingly. Black begins to shift his knight to the king - … 10. g5 side, though at this point the squares f4 and h4 Naturally, moving the pawns in front of the are secured by White’s g3-pawn. If he extricates king is always a concern. But breaking the pin his king from the a2-g8 diagonal, perhaps Black on the f6-knight makes sense here. will have a chance for ... f7-f5. Now ensure that the above position is set 11. Bg3 Par Score 5 15. Nf1 Par Score 5 up on your chessboard. As you play through Deduct 2 points if you thought you were This is a standard maneuver for the queen- the remaining moves in this game, use a piece getting sufficient activity to justify 11. Nf3xg5? knight. It’s poised to go to e3 or even h2. of paper to cover the article, exposing White’s h6xg5 12. Bxg5. Even in speed chess, one has 15. … Ng6 next move only after trying to guess it. If you to feel there’s enough play to follow up on such guess correctly, give yourself the par score. a sacrifice, especially against an elite defender; The knight has reached the kingside, though Sometimes points are also awarded for second- however, that is not the case here. it’s not entirely clear where it’s going. Nonethe -

44 May 2018 | Chess Life Solitaire Chess / Instruction

PROBLEM I PROBLEM II PROBLEM III ABCs of Chess Mating net Mating net Mating net

These problems are all related to key positions in this month’s game. In each case, Black is to move. The answers can be found in Solutions on page 71.

May Exercise: We all make mistakes. Some lose games. Others are less conse- quential. A lot of these inaccuracies can be defused or even eliminated if we are made more mindful of them. Accordingly, every time you commit PROBLEM IV PROBLEM V PROBLEM VI an error, or merely do something you Mating net Mating net Mating net wish you had done differently, make a note of it. What kind of mistake was it? Was it an outright blunder? Or was it more of a positional blemish? As you dedicatedly record all these slips and bad decisions, a picture will emerge of what you’ve been doing wrong. That picture may even tell you something else: what you’ve been doing right.

less, the position is still about even. Meanwhile, tactical operations against the white center. d8. But probably Black should have tried 22. ... at g6, the knight does bolster e5 against a d3- Here, Black may indeed feel that the white h6-h5, with the idea of keeping the h-file d4 advance. center can be meaningfully pressured. blocked up (with ... h5-h4). 16. d4 Par Score 5 19. cxd4 Par Score 5 23. Rh1 Par Score 6 Often the best way to cope with a kingside As expected, White’s central formation is Just like that, Black is in trouble. The threat offensive is to counter in the center, and that’s starting to look hopeful. to capture on h6 is serious. what White does. 19. … Qf6 23. … Bxd4 16. … Bb6 This was Black’s idea. He gets an immediate This takes a pawn, but it’s not going to save Generally, in the Lopez, Black hopes to retain threat against d4. the day. Well, not that particular day. equality in the center by keeping his e5-pawn. 20. Ng4 Par Score 6 24. Rxh6+ Par Score 5 Black would not probably exchange it off unless it was practically forced or in some way gave White assails the queen and the h6-pawn. A crushing breakthrough, but especially so Black at least a tactical advantage. Give yourself 1 bonus point for rejecting 20. in light of White’s next move. Ne3-d5. In the end, it just loses a pawn. 17. Ne3 Par Score 5 24. … Kg8  20. … Qg7 A good post for the knight. From e3 the 25. Qd3 Par Score 7 knight attacks d5, f5 and g4, while temporarily Black saves the queen and defends h6. He closing the a7-g1 diagonal. still looks okay. The alternative 20. ... Qxd4, Unbelievably, the black knight is threatened. loses at least a pawn after 21. Nxh6+. Give yourself 1 bonus point if you realized at g6 17. … Bxf3 21. e5 Par Score 6 it’s not adequately defended, since the f7-pawn Black saves the bishop with a gain of time, is pinned. Give yourself 1 bonus point more if … but now his light squares may prove somewhat 21. Kh8 you also analyzed that 25. ... Ng6-e7 loses troublesome. Black tries to get his king to a safer place, immediately to 26. Ng4-f6+. 18. gxf3 Par Score 5 but it soon becomes evident that h8 is not so 25. … e4 safe at all. With this recapture, new options become This only delays the inevitable. 22. Kg2 Par Score 6 available for White. For instance, his king has 26. Qxe4 Par Score 4 access to g2, which means the back rank is clear, Uh oh! This clears the way for a rook to get and that can lead to attacks along the h-file. to h1. That could signal trouble. Add 1 bonus point if you planned to answer 26. ... Ng6-h8 by 27. Ra1-h1. So ... 18. … exd4 22. … dxe5 26. … Black resigned. Typically, surrendering the center in this Now on 23. dxe5, Black may have thought manner is disadvantageous unless Black has it possible to harass the white queen by Ra8- See scoring box on page 71.

www.uschess.org 45 The Practical Endgame / Instruction What Am I Missing? Chess psychology and objective evaluation are two entirely different things.

By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

IN EIGHTH GRADE ENGLISH, I READ TO 57. Ra3.     Kill a Mockingbird, a rite of passage for most       middle-schoolers across the country. Over the  any    course of the novel, Jem and Scout Finch, the     In this case, blindly toggling prepubescent main characters, discover gifts between a3 and c3 needlessly complicates hidden in the knothole of a tree. These myste - White’s task. For instance, 57. ... Rb6 (after 57. rious happenings are not relevant to the main Ra3) 58. Rc3 Ke6 59. Ra3 f5 would be one plot and themes of the book, but my teacher unwelcome develop ment. And after the saw in them an opportunity to allay the drudg - pigheaded 60. Rc3 (60. Ra5! keeps the position ery of early-morning class. “Class,” Ms. Wilsey within the bounds of a straightforward draw) exclaimed, “You will have a chance to play the 60. ... Rb4! there is no way of stopping ... f4+, role of Sherlock Holmes.” We had one day to AFTER 53. Re7 when the path to a positive White result is uncover the identity of the mysterious problematic. benefactor. This is no usual day at the office for the Indian 57. ... Rb3+ 58. Ke2 Ke4?! The solution to the mystery is painfully international master: a draw would ensure a obvious: the gifts, as everyone in the class duly second grandmaster norm. However, four versus figured out, were left by an enigmatic character three rook endgames are difficult to defend, named Boo Radley. But I had grossly over especially in a high-pressure situation against a thought the entire business and had woven Russian grandmaster who is out for blood. together an intricate argument to the effect At the same time, the level of difficulty is that the gifts were, in fact, left in the knothole determined (in large part) by the pawn structure, by a minor character named Walter Cunningham. and this metric certainly favors Swapnil. Black’s Needless to say, Ms. Wilsey was not impressed pawns are sluggish, h5 is permanently weak, by my self-indulgent drivel, as evidenced by and White has erected an ideal pawn chain the angry, red “C-” at the top of my paper. whose base is supported by the king. The coveted Believe it or not, this unfortunate vignette grandmaster norm certificate, to put it another parallels a common chess narrative. Two players way, is close at hand. But a wily endgame player are locked in a complicated endgame when one will always make you work for it. As you can probably intuit, this is the Walter of them uncorks an ostensibly brilliant plan. Cunningham moment. Lintchevski undoubtedly He is absolutely, utterly convinced that he has 53. ... Rd8!? realized that 58. ... Kg6 59. Ra7 would lead seen to the bottom of the abyss. And sometimes, A sensible try. Lintchevski temporarily con - absolutely nowhere. The familiar 59. ... f5 isn’t the best thing to do is get the heck out of his signs his rook to an inglorious reclusive existence nearly as effective here because White can simply way and give him a C- (or the chess equivalent). on h8. All in the name of progress, eh? lateral check ad nauseum, starting with 60. Ra6+. Otherwise, Black is out of ideas: the king is BRILLIANT—MAYBE? 54. Ke2 Rh8 55. Ke3 Kf5 56. Ra7 Rb8 57. pinned to g6, and the rook can only deliver a Rh7! IM Sunil Dhopade Swapnil (FIDE 2438, IND) few anemic checks. So Lintchevski decides that GM Daniil Lintchevski (FIDE 2553, RUS) No, the exclamation mark isn’t misplaced. he will exploit his material safety blanket and 05th Kolkata Open GM Chess, And no, nothing tragic would have befallen make one last attempt to muddy the waters. Tournament (9), Kolkata, India, 12.11.2012 Swapnil had he adopted a waiting strategy with After all, with such a mouthwateringly active

46 May 2018 | Chess Life The Practical Endgame / Instruction

PROBLEM I: 1500 LEVEL PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL Practicum GM Anish Giri (2752) GM Ruifeng Li (2577) GM Sergey Karjakin (2771) GM Daniel Naroditsky (2646) Each month GM Naroditsky will present Stavanger 2014 Pro Chess League 2017 two problems taken from actual games that illustrate the theme of this month’s column. Your task is to find the best line of play. Problem I should be solveable by a player at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by a player roughly at a 2000 rating.

See the solutions on page 71.

WHITE TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE tandem, only White can be in danger. Or am I    and logic often go out the window. This is missing something?   especially true with limited material. White 59. Rxh5 Rb2+ 60. Kf1      has two isolated pawns left, for God’s sake!     Don’t But such is the devilish nature of endgames. It Obviously, 60. ... Kf3? would be a terrible believe me? Watch this. transpires that Black had only one clean return oversight on account of 61. Rf5+. But Lintchevski 63. ... Kf3 64. Ra3+ Ke2?! path via 65. ... Rb1!. After 66. Ra2+ (66. h5 has a far more sophisticated scheme in mind. f3+ draws with room to spare) 66. ... Kd3 67. 60. ... f5 Another Walter Cunningham moment. Ra4 f3+ 68. Kg3 (68. Kh2 Rf1 69. Kg3 Lintchevski’s pawn army (pawn militia?) still transposes, while 69. Ra2 Ke4 is a near-transpo- It is at this point that the fault in Black’s looks imposing, and it’s hard to imagine that sition to a position already considered in the strategy announces its presence. Lintchevski’s White’s feeble passer can do anything other than note to White’s 63rd move) 68. ... Rg1+ 69. plan is transparent: he wants to push the pawn spectate. But the problem is that Lintchevski’s Kf4 Rg2 70. Ra2, a cute little tactic comes to to f4, a development that seems to entail highly king is restricted to the first and second ranks, the rescue: 70. ... g3! 71. Kxf3 (71. Ra3+ Ke2 unwelcome consequences for White. However, and his pawns—regardless of their appearance— is futile) 71. ... Rxf2+ 72. Rxf2 gxf2 73. Kxf2 a sober look at the position indicates that the are horrifically defenseless entities. Ke4 and Black is more than in time. danger is illusory. To this end, I would encour - age you to lay down the magazine and find the 65. Kg2 66. Ra1+ Ke2 (short) sequence of maneuvers that permanently Lintchevski was hoping for a repetition, but dis ables Black’s initiative. he misses the forest for the trees. 61. Kg1 67. Ra4! Step 1: White awaits ... f4, keeping the rook The essay has been graded. Amazingly, Black on the fifth rank. 61. Rg5 also would have done doesn’t even have an inkling of a chance: 67. ... the trick. g3 68. Rxf4! picks up both pawns, while the 61. ... f4 62. gxf4 exf4 63. Ra5! game continuation leads to a similar fate. Step 2: Prepare a barrage of lateral checks. 67. ... f3+ 68. Kg3 Kf1 There is, it seems, a little more to discuss. Black Or 68. ... Rb1 69. Ra2+, with similar conse - can bail out in a few different ways: quences. A. 63. ... g3 is an immediate draw after 64. fxg3 Houston, we have a problem. It is now clearer 69. Ra1+ Ke2 70. h5 fxg3 65. Ra3; than ever that Black has gone absolutely B. 63. ... Rb1+ 64. Kg2 f3+ might look scary nowhere. In fact, a chill must have gone down What was that about the feeble passer? Lintchevski’s spine as he realized that moves for a hot second, but after 65. Kh2! (avoiding 70. ... Rb5 71. Rh1 Rb7 72. h6 Rh7 73. Rh2! the egregious 65. Kg3?? Rg1+ 66. Kh2 Rg2+) like 65. ... f3+ might put Black in—horror of 65. ... Rf1 66. Ra2, White has every threat horrors—danger of losing. Alright then, time The final blow. White picks up the g4-pawn. defended. If anything, it is Black who must to shake hands. 73. ... Kf1 74. Kxg4 Kg1 75. Kg3, Black demonstrate an iota of caution, lest he allow 65. ... Ke1?? resigned. White’s king to reach f4; A disclaimer is in order here. My intention It’s Zugzwang: after 75. ... Rh8 76. h7 Black C. 63. ... Kf3 64. Ra3+ Ke4 is, of course, the is not to mock Lintchevski for an inexplicable will have to move his king, when White eats start of a three-fold repetition. series of blunders. If I’ve been properly doing up the last pawn. These are but a few examples. In light of this my job, then you can see that these psycho- I’d hesitate to call a game like this a “tragi - outcome, one might argue that my criticism of logical inaccuracies—and now this dreadful comedy,” one of the late and great IM Mark Lintchevski’s ambitiousness is groundless. blunder, which instantly loses the game—are Dvoretsky’s favorite terms. It is an instance of     more than understandable. When one is the deep-seated flaws in human nature that we         convinced that there is no danger, calculation must seek to understand and make peace with.

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2018 US CHESS GRAND PRIX STANDINGS NAME STATE PTS. 2018 AWARDS 1 GM PA 116.20 2 GM FIDEL CORRALES JIMENEZ MO 68.54 $12,500 3 GM MELIKSET KHACHIYAN CA 63.08 IN CASH PRIZES! 4 GM RUIFENG LI TX 57.25 5 IM KEATON KIEWRA CA 26.25 FIRST PRIZE: $5,000! 6 GM ALEXANDER IVANOV MA 54.00 2nd: $2,500 | 3rd: $1,000 7 GM SERGEY ERENBURG PA 52.50 4th: $900 | 5th: $800 8 IM JOHN DANIEL BRYANT CA 51.25 6th: $700 | 7th: $600 9 GM KAMIL DRAGUN TX 49.40 8th: $500 | 9th: $300 10 GM ELSHAN MORADIABADI NC 49.30 11 IM DIONISIO ALDAMA CA 46.33 10th: $200 12 GM YAROSLAV ZHEREBUKH MO 44.00 13 IM THOMAS BARTELL PA 40.70 14 GM ALEX SHIMANOV MO 39.50 The Grand Prix point totals reflect all 15 GM SERGEY KUDRIN CT 39.00 rated event information as of April 10, 2018 for the 2018 Grand Prix.

2018 US CHESS JUNIOR GRAND PRIX STANDINGS The top prize for 2018 is a Chess.com one-year Diamond membership valued at $100, a Chess.com gear/merchandise package valued at $100, a US Chess award, free entry into the 2019 U.S. Open, and $1,000 of expense money from US Chess to offset the trip. For the top five players on the overall list and to each state winner, Chess.com also awards a choice of a one-year ChessKid.com gold membership (valued at $50/annually) or a one-year Chess.com Gold membership (valued at $40/annually). US Chess gratefully acknowl edges the participation of Chess.com!

Name State Pts. State Leaders State Pts. State Leaders State Pts. SHINKLE-STOLAR, KYLER PA 4343 YOUNG, THEO EV, III KS 2367 HOLMGREN, NICOLAS ENRICO RI 1400 DE DONA, MARK NY 4179 HEREFORD, MARIANNA KY 324 RAJA, SHIVANI SC 1140 MUNDAYAT, ABINAV RAJIV NJ 3965 MAYEUX, BENJAMIN THOMAS LA 1580 VAZQUEZ MACCARINI, DANI TERR 786 FAN, JERRY NY 3934 TRAN, ALEXANDER C MA 1757 ZHAO, ERIC TN 2299 YANG, MIKE FL 3580 GUO, ANDREW MD 2474 YELLAMRAJU, APARNA TX 2764 BRENNEMAN, ANDREW KYLE ME 2450 RAY, UJAN UT 2347 State Leaders State Pts. FRIEDMAN, ANDREW CHARLES MI 1292 GUO, EDWARD VA 3543 BRUNI, XAVIER AL 1631 LEE, ALICE MN 550 NOYES, WILLIAM A VT 1772 WENG, KAYLA AR 1354 PANDA, ASISH MO 2331 ANAND, VIGNESH WA 1570 REMPE, JONAS JAKOB RAZA AZ 2419 SCHEXNAYDRE, BENSON MS 2816 ABUSALMA, AHMAD WI 2128 SIVAKUMAR, SHAAKETH CA-N 2664 WALTHALL, THOMAS KASEY MT 1050 ELLIS, ANYA WV 756 ZHANG, KEVIN SHAOWANG CA-S 1966 KOLMEL, LUKAS NC 2746 MARGALE, VEDANT PRAVIN CO 1712 TAN, SOPHIE NE 36 EVANS, SERENA CT 2593 TIRUVEEDHULA, SUHAVI NH 1374 STEINER, ADAMSON DC 2904 ZHANG, SAMUEL NJ 3467 LUO, TERRY DE 2330 CONTRERAS, ANDRES NM 1165 WU, DERRICK K FL 3029 BAO, CHRIS NV 696 MYDUKUR, AMIT GA 3086 YU, SICHENG NY 3380 COPELAND, ELI IA 2615 PANDE, RAHUL OH 1891 SHEPARD, RIVER CHARLES ID 2976 KOLOEN, PRESTON OK 1400 LEE, MERRILL IL 2828 GRABINSKY, JOSHUA OR 860 SMITH, ALEXANDER DAVID IN 2716 SMULLENS, JOSHUA PA 3540 Official standings for events received and processed by April 10, 2018.

48 AugustMay 2018 2017 | Chess | Chess Life Life www.uschess.org 48 See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 Bids Note: Organizers previously awarded options for US Chess National Events must still submit proposals (including sample budgets) for their National Events events. Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events OVERDUE BIDS Please contact the National Office if you are See TLA in this issue for details interested in bidding for a National Event. US 421(;"9,:7890;0/./8,9);+ 6770;&!#%;*69.5:7836:53;;May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee Chess recommends that bids be submitted 421(;'-+-;.9,/$);"7),6;*69.5:7836:5;;May 19-20 • Plymouth, Minnesota according to the following schedule. However, 421(;'-+-;.9,/$);/3,;*69.5:7836:5;;May 25-28 • Tucson, Arizona bids may be considered prior to these dates. US Chess reserves the right to decline all bids 421(;'-+-;.9,/$);93,;*69.5:7836:5;;May 26-28 or 27-28 • Morristown, New Jersey and organize the event itself. 421(;'-+-;7./8 3;5/8;;June 20-21 • Las Vegas, Nevada 7);7$);/598 / ;0:3,;7 ;89,:7890;//8,3 421(;"9,:7890;5/8;;June 21-24, 22-24 or 23-24 • Las Vegas, Nevada 99:090/; 7);: ;3//;www.uschess.org/con- 421(;'-+-;+/8:7);5/8;*69.5:7836:5;;June 21-24 • Kenner, Louisiana tent/ view/12116/705/. 421(;'-+-;$8:7);5/8;*69.5:7836:5;;June 22-24 • Kenner, Louisiana RATING SUPPLEMENTS 421(;'-+-;9./12;*69.5:7836:5;;July 20 • Charlotte, North Carolina Rating supplements will be updated EACH 421(;'-+-;9./2;*69.5:7836:5;;July 21 • Charlotte, North Carolina MONTH on the US Chess website, and each 421(;'-+-;9./2;*69.5:7836:5;;July 22 • Charlotte, North Carolina monthly rating supplement will be used for all tournaments beginning in that month, unless 11,6;988$90;&421(%;'-+-;5/8;;July 28-August 5, July 31-August 5 or August 2-5 • otherwise announced in Chess Life. The US Chess Middleton, Wisconsin website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists 421(;'-+-;5/8;"9,:7890;0:,;*69.5:7836:5;& % August 4 • Middleton, Wisconsin unofficial ratings. The purpose of unofficial rat- 421(;'-+-; 93,/)3;*69.5:7836:5;;August 17-21 • Greensboro, North Carolina ings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for pairing FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details) or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be 421(;'-+-;*9 /,;*69.5:7836:5;&8:,9,:7890%;;July 12-15 • San Jose, California unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating 421(;'-+-;$8:7);*69.5:7836:5;&8:,9,:7890%;;July 13-22 • St. Louis, Missouri - Con- at their discretion, even without advance publicity tact: [email protected], www.uschesschamps.com, +1 (314) 361-2437 of such a policy. 421(;'-+-;:)03 ;$8:7);*69.5:7836:5;&8:,9,:7890%;;July 13-22 • St. Louis, Missouri - NOTE Contact: [email protected], www.uschesschamps.com, +1 (314) 361-2437 The TLA pages “Information for Organizers, 421(;'-+-;.9,/$);+7$,6;*69.5:7836:5;;August 25-26 • Memphis, Tennessee TDs, and Affiliates” and “Information for Play- 421(;'-+-;*0933;*69.5:7836:53;;November 9-11 • Plymouth, Minnesota ers” can now be found online at main.uschess.org/ go/tlainfo. 421(;!#14;)9 /;*69.5:7836:53;;December 14-16 • Orlando, Florida 421(;98;./): 98;8,/) 700/:9,/;;December 27-30 • Burlingame, California PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS HEALTH AND 421;"9,:7890;:6;+ 6770;&!#14%;*69.5:7836:5;;March 15-17 • Schaumburg, Illinois BENEFITS FUND Many Grand Prix tournament organizers will • Chicago, Illinois 421;00#:)03;"9,:7890;*69.5:7836:53;;5):0;14#1 contribute $1 per player to the Professional 421;"9,:7890;$8:7);:6;+ 6770;&!#%;*69.5:7836:53;;April 26-28 • Grapevine, Texas Health & Benefits Fund. All Grand Prix tour- 421;"9,:7890;0/./8,9);+ 6770;&!#%;*69.5:7836:53;;May 10-12 • Nashville, Tennessee naments which participate in this program are 142,6;988$90;&421%;'-+-;5/8;;August 3-11 • Orlando, Florida entitled to be promoted to the next higher Grand Prix category—for example, a six-point 421;!#14;)9 /;*69.5:7836:53;;December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida tournament would become a 10-point (Enhanced) 4242;"9,:7890;:6;+ 6770;&!#14%;*69.5:7836:5;;April 3-5 • Memphis, Tennessee tournament. Points in the top category are pro- 4242;"9,:7890;$8:7);:6;+ 6770;&!#%;*69.5:7836:53;;April 24-26 • Jacksonville, Florida moted 50%. 4242;"9,:7890;0/./8,9);+ 6770;&!#%;*69.5:7836:53;;May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee ATTENTION AFFILIATES 1413,;988$90;&4242%;'-+-;5/8;;August 8-16 • Saint Charles, Missouri US Chess has partnered with R.V. Nuccio & 4242;!#14;)9 /;*69.5:7836:53;;December 11-13 • Orlando, Florida Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide US Chess affiliates with affordable annual lia- 4241;+$5/)"9,:78903;;;May 7-9 • Nashville, Tennessee bility and short term event insurance. The 1448 ;988$90;&4241%;'-+-;5/8;;July 31-August 8 • Cherry Hill, New Jersey liability coverage is available for approximately 4241;!#14;)9 /;*69.5:7836:53;;December 3-5 • Orlando, Florida $265 per year for a $1,000,000 limit of insur- 4244;"9,:7890;:6;+ 6770;&!#14%;*69.5:7836:5;;April 8-10 • Memphis, Tennessee ance. Also available is contents property and bonding insurance. For more information, please 4244;"9,:7890;$8:7);:6;+ 6770;&!#%;*69.5:7836:53;;April 29-May 1 • Grapevine, Texas go to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-federation.html. For 14) ;988$90;&4244%;'-+-;5/8;;July 29-August 7 • Rancho Mirage, California event insurance, please go to www.rvnuccio.com. 4244;!#14;)9 /;*69.5:7836:53;;December 9-11 • National Harbor, Maryland

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Nationals The Tournament Announcements on the following pages are provided for the convenience of US Chess members and for informational purposes only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither US Chess nor Chess Life warrants the accuracy of US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 11-13, TENNESSEE anything contained in these tournament announcements. Those interested in additional information about or having questions 2018 NATIONAL ELEMENTARY (K-6) CHAMPIONSHIP concerning any of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed. Chess Life will exercise all due diligence in 7SS, G/90 d5. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 providing accurate typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibility for errors made in such work. Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. Hotel Chess Rate $166. Guest rooms may be booked, NLT 4/12/2018 by calling (888) 777-6779 or (615) 889- &&4'3.#45 .3)5-5-*(.334+5/&34152#4(4155 53)5545&2,,2 .05/++.3.20/,51*,4-5/%%,"5325 1/0+5$1. 1000, mention “US Chess” or book online at: https://aws.passkey.com/e/ 32*10/(403-55)45*/1/0344+5&.1-35%1.45(*-3545/35,4/-35  !5 525(21453)/052045%1.45*0+415 5(/"5'2*03 49533585. 13 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 U1400, K-6 U1000, K-6 Unrated, K-5 Championship, K-5 U1200, K-5 U900, K-3 Championship, 32 /1+-53)45 1/0+5$1.5%2.035323/,!55$1.4-54,2 53)45(/.(*(54031"5&445+250235'2*03532 /1+-53)45 1/0+ K-3 U1000, K-3 U700, K-3 Unrated, K-1 Championship, K-1 U500/UNR. $1.5%2.035323/,!5,-25.0',*+45&*,,53.(45'20312,5023.05.0'14(40352153.(45+4,/"54#405.&5+4,/"5.-54125+! May Rating Supplement will be used. One 1/2-point bye available (limit one) any round (except Round 7) if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. 5)4--5*0.215 1/0+5$1.55*0.215 1/0+5$1.54#4035(*-35)/#45&2*15215(214 12*0+-5 .3)5/53.(45'20312, Team score = total of top four (minimum two) finishers from each 14/34153)/05 5(.0!5$,4/-45-445www.uschess.org/data page/JGP-Rules.php &215'2(%,4345 *,4-! school per section. K-6 Championship first place individual and team, including ties, will be the National Elementary School Champion. Opening SUBMISSIONS: E-mail your TLA to: [email protected] (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand ceremony Fri. 12:45 pm. Schedule for K-3 and higher: Rds.: Fri. 1 pm Prix information check www.uschess.org/go/tlainfo and “Advertising” at uschess.org. Payment can be done online through and 6 pm, Sat. 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm, Sun. 10 am and 2 pm. Awards the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: US Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Ceremony Sun., approx. 6 pm. Special schedule for K-1 sections: Rds.: Fri. 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am, 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 23455)4--5*0.215 1/0+5$1.54#403-5+250235)/#4532504'4--/1.,"545')2,/-3.'5215 2*3)532*10/(403-! am and 1:30 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 5:30 pm. EF: $50/par- )4"5+25)2 4#415)/#45325)/#453)4514*.14+50*(4152&512*0+-5/0+53.(45'20312,5.0521+415&215-')2,/-3.' ticipant postmarked or online by 4/23, $70 postmarked or online by 4/30, $85 online by 5/9, $90 on site; $5.00 extra for all phone registra- /0+5"2*3)5%,/"41-5325/.05 $5%2.03-5&215%1.4-!5215(2145.0&21(/3.205%,4/-45-4453)45 $51*,4-5/3 tions; $20 fee for roster or section changes after 4/25 or any onsite http://www.uschess.org/ datapage/JGP-Rules.php! changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register or change sections after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1. Players must disclose any other, non- transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. Walking distance to 30 restaurants, event kicks off the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL on US Chess, over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Awards: Trophies to top shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In 3 sections: Championship Wednesday before the National Open. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, individuals & top teams in each section. Every player receives a com- (under 2200); Reserve (under 1800); Booster (under 1400); 2-day and PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or online at www.Veg- memorative item! Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Side 3-day schedules available. 3-Day Registration: Saturday, May 26, 9:30- asChessFestival.com. FIDE. W. 10:45 am. Rounds: 12-6:15, 11-5:15, 9-3:00. 2-Day Registration: Sunday, Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, An American Classic! $25/team. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-3, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 May 27, 8:30-9:30 am. 2-day Schedule: First 3 games, May 27, G/60 d5. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30. All schedules merge in round 4. Prizes for A Heritage Event! pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 4/25, $20 after or at site. Class trophies will be US Chess Junior Grand Prix! awarded in main event and in Blitz. Full list of trophies on tournament each section: trophies to top 5 and top Senior 55/over and Juniors JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, NEVADA under 16 and 13. Additional Prizes—Championship Section: Trophies Info Page. General questions: Contact Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) ext. 136 or by email: [email protected]. Team Room questions: to top Under 2000, Under 1900, Under 1800. Reserve Section: Trophies to top Under 1600, Under 1500. Booster Section: Trophies to top Under 2018 NATIONAL OPEN Contact Boyd Reed at 931.787.2244 or by email: [email protected]. 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30, +30 (3-day rounds 1-2 G/60, +10, 2-day round 1- Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2018 Elementary Championship, 1200, Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800. EF: $49, if post- marked by May 16. EF at site $60 cash only. Byes: 3 half-point byes 4 G/30, +5, Beginners Section G/30, +5). Westgate Resort & Casino, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at www.uschess.org/tour- 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89109. naments/2018/elem/. See web site for additional information about allowed in rounds 1-5 if requested before round 2. Sets and clocks NOT $$100,000 Guaranteed Prize provided. Entries to Aaron Kiedes, 263 Acabonack Road, Highland Lakes, Fund will not be reduced! In 8 sections, top 2 FIDE rated. Open: $8,000- the event, advance entries, awards, meetings, team rooms, updates, 4,000-2,000-1,000-600-500-400-300-300-300, top under 2500 $2,500, corrections, and registration forms. NJ 07422. Email [email protected] for more information. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email top under 2400 $2,400, Extra $2,500 for perfect score. The winner of US Chess Junior Grand Prix! address, phone number, Section and entry fee. Checks made out to the Open section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under MAY 19-20, MINNESOTA NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $52 at www.njscf.org after 4- 2300: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250-250-250. Under 2100: 2018 U.S. AMATEUR NORTH CHAMPIONSHIP 15-18 until 5-24-18 at midnight. W. $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250-250-250. Under 1900: $5,000- 5SS, G/90 + 30 second increment. Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, 2500-1250-600-350-300-250-250-250-250. Under 1700: $4,000-2,000- 3131 Campus Dr., Plymouth, MN 55141. 2 Sections: Championship US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 1,000-500-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1500: 3000-1500-700-350- (U2200), 1st: Championship plaque plus Amazon gift card, 2nd–3rd JUNE 20-21, NEVADA 300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1300: $2000-1,000-500-300-250-250- places: Amazon gift cards; U2000 1st: Amazon gift card; U1800 1st: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 250, top under 1000 (no provisional) $900. Beginners (unrated or rated Amazon gift card. Reserve (U1600), 1st: Reserve Championship plaque 2018 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN under 1000): 3 schedules with 6 rounds per day $200-125-75 each day plus Amazon gift card, 2nd–3rd places: Amazon gift cards; U1400 1st: 5SS, G/90, +30. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise plus $300 overall (best 2 results). Plus Score Bonus: ($12,000 guar- Amazon gift card; U1200 1st: Amazon gift card; U1000 1st: Trophy. EF: Road, Las Vegas 89109. $$3,500 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $1000-600- anteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with 4 points or $60, by 5/15 $70 afterwards or at site. Reg.: 9 - 9:45 am. Rds.: Sat. 400, U2000 $350-200, U1800 $250-150, U1600 $200-100, U1400 $150-100. more wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded 10-2:30-7:30, Sun. 10-3. One requested half-point bye allowed, any EF: $99 by 5/31, $125 later. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-2:30-7, 10- on site only. Mixed Doubles: best male/female combined 2-player round, must request before start of round 2. Info: Email Glenn Panner 2:30. Half point bye available in any round (limit 1). HR: $69 ($92 Friday team score: $1,500-750-350-250-150. Teammates may play in different at [email protected] no phone calls, please. Entry: Online and Saturday nights) (800) 732-7117 ask for the CHESS rates. This sections but must have average rating below 2200. The Freddie: Players entry at www.onlineregistration.cc or mail registration to Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. W. Please bring boards, sets and clocks. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 25-28, ARIZONA TOURNAMENT LIFE: 2018 U.S. AMATEUR WEST CHAMPIONSHIP ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised. Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-888-370-0980. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600), Booster (U1200), SCHEDULE: (Championship BLZ: Blitz rated. Memb. Membership required; cost follows. Usually refers & Reserve) 6/SS; 40/90, G/30, Inc/30; Rds: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Booster) Quick Chess events. req’d: to state affiliate. 6/SS, Game/60, Inc/30; Rds: (Sat) 10-1:30-5, (Sun) 10-1:30-5. PRIZES: QC: (Championship) Digital Clock + plaque to Top 3; Digital clock to 1st + $$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong play- Plaque to Top 2 1800-1999, 1600-1799, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior ers, but some eligible for lower sections can play 50+, Junior U20 and Junior U14. (Reserve) Digital clock + plaque to $$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries needed to for the learning experience. Top 3, Digital clock to 1st + Plaque to Top 2 1200-1399 and U1200; payfull prize fund. At least 50% of the advertised Plaque to top Senior 50+ and Junior U14. (Booster) Digital clock + prize fund of $501 or more must be awarded. Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar strength trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top Unrated and Junior U11. SPECIAL players. Bye: Indicates which rounds players who find it incon- PRIZES: 1st Place in Championship and Reserve will receive a FREE Rated Beginner’s Open. ENTRY to the 2018 National Open. Top 2 Family Pairs in combined venient to play may take 1⁄2-point byes instead. RBO: sections. Biggest Upset of each round (Rds. 1-5). EF: (Championship & For example, Bye 1-3 means 1⁄2-point byes are Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For exam- Reserve) $65 if rec’d by 5/21 $75 if after 5/21. (Booster) $45 if rec’d by available in Rounds 1 through 3. ple, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. 5/21, $55 if after 5/21. SIDE EVENTS: Blitz tournament Friday 5/25 at on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the second day. 6:00pm, Reg. 5:00 - 5:45 at site, G/5 d0, 5 Rounds, Double SS; Entry CC: Chess club. Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tournament players); Saturday Scholastic tournament dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds. Reg: Registration at site. (K-6 and U1000 rating), Saturday 5/26 at 10:30am, Reg: 8:30 - 9:30, Round robin (preceded by number of rounds). GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry fee $20, $30 if after 5/21; Sunday Scholastic +xx: Time increment, xx = number of seconds added RR: tournament (K-6 and U1000 rating), Sunday 5/27 at 10:30am, Reg: 8:30 after each move. SD/: Sudden-death time control (time for rest of game - 9:30, GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry fee $20, $30 if after 5/21. ENTER: EF: Entry fee. follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means each http://events4chess.com or mail to: (make checks payable to “Rookery player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes, then Chess”): 2018 US Amateur West, PMB 215, 4729 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, Ent: Where to mail entries. complete the rest of the game in an hour. AZ 85718 or at site. HR: Online Reservations https:secure.hilton.com/en/ Results submitted to FIDE for possible rating. hi/res/choose_dates.jhtml?hotel=TUSHTHH&spec_plan=AWR or call FIDE: SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of 1-888-370-0980, $149, mention group code “AWR” by 4/25 for chess G/: Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side has rounds). rate. INFO: Karen Pennock, 520-261-3176, email: kpennock_83@yahoo. 75 minutes for the entire game. com, web: www.events4chess.com. W. Unr: Unrated. GPP: Grand Prix Points available. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs. MAY 26-28 OR 27-28, NEW JERSEY HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means $60 74TH ANNUAL U.S. AMATEUR EAST CHAMPIONSHIP single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. WEB: Tournaments that will use a player’s online rating. 6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD-30. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. For chess rate ($129 per night base), details at www.njscf.org JGP: Junior Grand Prix. or book at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessMay or call Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking during the day, public

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age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie the top FOUR scores will count for final team standings. TEAM PRIZES: NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM 8/3; 7 PM 8/4; 3 PM 8/5. All schedules merge after Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Unrated Trophies to top three school teams in each of the four sections. In the Round 6 & compete for same prizes. Projected prizes: Top places players may play only in Beginners or Open Section. Provisionally rated event of a tie, plaque/trophy winners for individuals and teams will be $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800- 600-500, clear or playoff winner $200 players may not win more than 40% of top prize in any under section; determined by USCF computer tiebreaks. EF: $60 by 6/1/18; $75 by bonus. If tie for first, top two on tiebreak play Armageddon game (White balance goes to next player(s) in line. CCA minimum ratings or other 6/15/18; $90 thereafter and at site; Onsite Reg: Fri. 6/22 from 8:30- 5 minutes, 2-sec delay, Black 3 minutes, 2-sec delay and gets draw ratings may be used if higher than US Chess June Supplement. EF: 9:30am. Rds.: Fri/Sat/Sun (June 22-24):10am & 3pm. BYES: 1/2-point odds) for bonus and title. Class Prizes: Top Master (2200- 2399) $2500- $199 by 1/31, $229 by 5/31, $259 by 6/19, $280 later. Add $125 for bye may be taken for any Round in all sections EXCEPT for the last 1200-800-500, Expert (2000-2199) $2500-1200-800-500, Class A adults rated under 2200 or juniors under 2100 playing in the Open round (Rd. 6) of the U21 Section due to FIDE rules – if you must leave (1800-1999) $2500-1200-800-500, Class B (1600-1799) $2500-1200- Section. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. Beginners section only: $125 prior to the last round in the U21 Section, you will have to take a zero- 800-500, Class C (1400-1599) $2000-1000-600- 400, Class D (1200-1399) less for players in only 1 schedule, $60 less in 2 schedules. Reg.: 1 point bye or simply withdraw after Round 5; limit of 2 half-pt. byes $1500-700-500-300, Class E or below (under 1200) $1500-700-500-300, p.m.-6 p.m. Thursday. Rds.: 7:30, 11-5:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 3-day sched- allowed but must commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. U.S. Unrated $800-400-200. Half-Point Byes: must commit before Round ule: Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds 11-2 then merge with 4-day in JUNIOR BLITZ EVENT: Thurs., 6/21, 1st Round at 6pm. 7SS, G/5 d0 – 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for round 3 at 5:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10- USCF Blitz Rated (June 2018 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). Two Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last two rounds. Zero-point byes are 11:30-1-2:30 then merge with 4-day in round 4 at 4:30. Half point byes Sections Only: U21, U11. PRIZES: Trophies to top 3 in each section. always available in any round if requested at least two hours before available in any round; round 6 or 7 byes must be requested before the Blitz EF: $15 by 6/15; $20 thereafter and at site. ENTRIES: On-line reg- the round(s) in question. Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/25, $165 by start of round 2 and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards istration, printable entry form, and more detailed info at www.cajun 7/16, $185 after 7/16. By mail, $147 postmarked by 6/25, $167 post- provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chesscom or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., marked by 7/16, $187 after 7/16; do not mail after 7/23! By phone, chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL fea- Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905- $150 by 6/25, $170 by 7/16, $185 after. No phone entries after 5PM tures the National Open, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International 2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your Central 7/27 (close of business at the US Chess Office)! At site, all Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! own chess boards, sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE. $190; Free entry for GMs and WGMs for main event only. All entries must be made at least two (2) hours prior to the player’s first game. Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free JULY 20, NORTH CAROLINA GM analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins and free commemorative Current US Chess membership required. July Rating Supplement US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 used; unofficial ratings (at least four games) used if otherwise unrated. DVD for all participants. Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp for 2018 U.S. G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Wednesday and Thursday. CCA ratings used if above US Chess. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 Memorial Blitz Thursday 2:00 p.m. Youth Tournaments 6 rounds, G/10 d0. Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, 2800 Coliseum points added to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added to most foreign national Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Blitz Sectionals Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Centre, Charlotte, NC – 844 277 1443 and mention chess tournament, ratings, no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally Poker Tournament Monday Morning. Don’t be shut out - make your or reserve online at www.charlottechesscenter.org. Reserve early or used. Entries: US Chess, ATTN: 2018 U.S. Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, reservations early and be sure to ask for the CHESS rates — $69 single block may run out. Free parking. $1000 guaranteed prize fund in one TN 38557. Online entry available, see website. Phone entry: 800.903.8723. or double ($92 Friday and Saturday nights) guarantees a premium room section. G/10 National Championship: $300 – 200, top U2200 $150, Not FIDE rated, No cell phones. Bring a clock — none supplied. with new furniture, refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. The resort top U1900 $150, top U1600 $100, top U1300/Unr $100. Trophy and Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not for skittles. Many meetings, package including access to the Fitness Center, free WI-FI, and more 2018 U.S. National G/10 Champion title to first place. US Chess Blitz workshops and seminars, including: US Chess Committee Meetings is substantially discounted for our group. Cutoff for special hotel rate rated, but July regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Up to 3 8/1-8/3, US Chess Awards Luncheon 8/4 Noon, US Chess Delegates is May 31; after that rates will increase significantly and there byes available, request before round 2. Rounds Friday 7:30pm then Meeting 8/4-5. Many side events and other championships, including: may not be any rooms available. (800) 732-7117 or www.Veg- ASAP, tournament should end before 10pm. Registration: $30 online U.S. National Blitz Championship 7SS Double, G/5 d0, Rd. 1 at 12 asChessFestival.com/hotel. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box at www.charlottechesscenter.org or check mailed to Charlotte Chess NOON 8/4; U.S. Open Weekend Swiss 5SS, G/60 d5, 12-3 Sat 7/28, 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, online at www.VegasChessFes- Center, 1800 Camden Road, Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203 by Wednesday 10-12:30-3 Sun 7/29; U.S. Open Scholastic (see separate TLA for the tival.com. Info: (702) 930-9550 and leave a message. FIDE. W. July 18. $40 after or on-site. $10 Off Total Registration if Staying at Scholastic event); Mon-Wed-ThuFri July 30, August 1, 2, 3 U. S. Sponsored Hotel Cash or check only on-site. Info and registration: Open Quads (one-day events) G/30 d5. Entry fee $20. Registration JUNE 21-24, LOUISIANA www.charlottechesscenter.org, 980 265 1156, grant@charlottechess 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rounds at noon, 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. $50 to first in US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 center.org. each quad. Tue July 31 U.S. Open Quads (Tuesday Quads Only)G/60 2018 U.S. SENIOR OPEN JULY 21, NORTH CAROLINA d5. Entry Fee $20. Registration 9 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Rounds at 10:30 a.m., 6SS, G/120 i30 (Game in 2 hours with 30-second increment.) USCF and 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $50 to first in each quad. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 U.S. Open Bughouse FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. Open to all players age 50+ by start date 2018 U.S. G/30 CHAMPIONSHIP Sat. 10:30 AM 7/28. 19th Annual Golf Tournament for the US Open of tournament (6/21/2018). SIDE EVENT: 2018 U.S. Senior Blitz Tour- Chess Players, (see tournament website for details). US Open Tennis 5 rounds, G/30 d5. Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, 2800 Coliseum nament: 5-min. Blitz Tournament on Thurs., 6/21, at 1pm (details Tournament (see tournament website for details). In addition, three below). Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA Centre, Charlotte, NC – 844 277 1443 and mention chess tournament, other championships will also take place: the 2018 Denker Tournament 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is directly across from the New Orleans or reserve online at www.charlottechesscenter.org. Reserve early or of HS Champions (see website for participants’ list), the 2018 Barber Int’l. Airport with free hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: $119 + tax block may run out. Free parking. $4000 guaranteed prize fund in Tournament of K-8 Champions (see website for participants’ list) for single, double, triple or quad – mention Cajun Chess Tournament three sections. G/30 National Championship: $800 – 400 – 200, top and the 2018 National Girls’ Tournament of Champions (see website and reserve by May 28 to assure group rate. Free parking and free U2000 $200. Under 1800: $500 – 300 – 200, top U1600 $200. Under for participants’ list). Please check the U.S. Open website often for $500 – 300 – 200, top Under 1200 $200. Trophy and 2018 basic internet in each room. Hotel hot breakfast buffet tickets discounted 1400/Unr: updates, new information and corrections and other useful doc- U.S. National G/30 Champion title to first place in Championship section. to $15 including tax and tip (usually $19.95 without tax and tip) for hotel uments! www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/usopen/ Rated players may play up if within 100 points of cutoff, unrated players guests only. Ratings used will be from June 2018 USCF Supplement. must play Under 1400 section. Up to 2 byes available, request before AUG. 4, WISCONSIN One OPEN Section only with Class Prizes. $5,000 b/80 full-paid SECT: round 2. Rounds Saturday 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm. : US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 ent. $1250-800-500-300; $500-300; Registration TOP PRIZES: (U2300): (U2000): $60 online at www.charlottechesscenter.org or check mailed to Charlotte 2018 U.S. OPEN NATIONAL BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) $300-150; $300-150; $300-150. Plaque to top (U1800): (U1500/Unr): Chess Center, 1800 Camden Road, Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203 by 7 Double Round (14 games) Swiss, 1 section, G/5 d0. Blitz rated, higher winner in following age categories: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, Thursday July 19. Discounted early combined entry of $110 if also of regular or Blitz rating used. Entry fee $40, free to Unrated players if 75+. A player may win both a place award and an age award. In the entering G/60 Championship Sunday. $75 after or on-site. $10 Off Total paying US Chess dues. Registration 9-11:30 a.m, round 1 begins at event of a tie, plaque winner will be determined by USCF computer Registration if Staying at Sponsored Hotel Cash or check only on-site. noon. $2000 Guaranteed Prizes!: $$400-200-150, U2200 $200-100, tiebreaks. EF: $100 by 6/1/18; $110 by 6/15/18; $120 thereafter and Info and registration: www.charlottechesscenter.org, 980 265 1156, U2000 $200-100, U1800 $180-90, U1600/Unrated $140-70, U1400 $100, at site; On-site Reg: Thurs. 6/21 from 12 noon - 2pm. Rds.: Thurs. [email protected]. U1200 $70. See also www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/usopen for 4pm; Fri.10am & 4pm; Sat. 10am & 4pm; Sun. 10am. BYES: 1/2-point additional details. bye may be taken for any Round EXCEPT the last round due to FIDE JULY 22, NORTH CAROLINA rules – if you must leave prior to the last round you will have to take a US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 17-21, NORTH CAROLINA zero-point bye or simply withdraw after Round 5; limit of 2 half-pt. byes 2018 U.S. G/60 CHAMPIONSHIP allowed but must commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. U.S. 4 rounds, G/60 d5. Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, 2800 Coliseum US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 2018 U.S. MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR BLITZ EVENT: Thurs., 6/21, 1st Round at 1pm. 7SS, G/5 d0 – Centre, Charlotte, NC – 844 277 1443 and mention chess tournament, USCF Blitz Rated (June 2018 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). One Section or reserve online at www.charlottechesscenter.org. Reserve early or 9-SS, 40/90; G/30, inc.30 from move one. Embassy Suites Hotel, 204 Only. PRIZES: 70% of EFs returned as Cash Prizes. Blitz EF: $15 by block may run out. Free parking. $5000 guaranteed prize fund in Centreport Dr., Greensboro, NC 27409, (336) 668-4535, mention chess 6/15; $20 thereafter and at site. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable three sections. G/60 National Championship: $1000 – 500 – 300, top tournament (code CIC) for discounted hotel rate of $102 until Aug. 3, entry form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com, or mail U2100 $200, top $150. Under 1700 $800 – 400 – 200, top U1500 $150. 2018. Reserve hotel online: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/ entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS Under 1300/Unr: $600 – 400 – 200, top U1100 $100. Trophy and 2018 groups/personalized/G/GSOGBES-CIC-20180816/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit U.S. National G/60 Champion title to first place in Championship section. =POG Non-refundable deposit required. GM, IM, WGM, and WIM norms cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, Rated players may play up if within 100 points of cutoff, unrated players may be possible. 2013-17 tournaments were superswiss with 16 norms sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE. must play Under 1300 section. Up to 2 byes available, request before achieved! $27000 in prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! $7000- round 2. Rounds Sunday 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm. Registration: 4000-3000-2000-1500-1000-1000-1000-1000-1000 Class prizes (FIDE): US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $60 online at www.charlottechesscenter.org or check mailed to Charlotte U2500 $900-600, U2400 $700-500, U2300 $600-400, U2200 $500-300. JUNE 22-24, LOUISIANA EF: GM’s and foreign IM’s free (contact organizer for possible additional 2018 U.S. JUNIOR OPEN Chess Center, 1800 Camden Road, Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203 by Thursday July 19. Discounted early combined entry of $110 if also conditions). Others by Aug. 12: $249; US IMs and NC residents: $199. 6SS, G/90 i30 (Game in 90 min. with 30-second increment.) All Sections entering G/30 Championship Saturday. $75 after or on-site. Cash or Add $50 late fee after Aug. 12. $25 discount to all playing in 2018 Wash- ington International. No entry fee deduction from any prize. are USCF rated and the U21 Section is also FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. check only on-site. $10 Off Total Registration if Staying at Sponsored Elgibility: : 5-min. Blitz Tour- Must have FIDE or USCF Masters title; juniors (under age 21) must be SIDE EVENT: 2018 U.S. Junior Blitz Tournament Hotel Info and registration: www.charlottechesscenter.org, 980 265 nament on Thurs., 6/21, at 6pm (details below). Hilton New Orleans previously rated over 2000. Aug 17: 7:00PM then 11-6, 11-6, 11- 1156, [email protected]. RDS.: Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel 6, 11-6. HR: $102 all rooms are suite style. Free made to order breakfast is directly across from the New Orleans Int’l. Airport with free hotel/air- A Heritage Event! daily, free manager’s reception nightly, and free airport shuttle available. port shuttle service). HR: $119 + tax for single, double, triple or quad US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Advance Entry: www.carolinaschessinitiative.com. Alternately, checks – mention Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve by May 28 to assure JULY 28-AUG. 5, JULY 31-AUG. 5 OR AUG. 2-5, WISCONSIN may be sent to: CCI, c/o Walter High, 105 N. Crabtree Knoll, Chapel group rate. Complimentary parking for all tournament attendees and US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) Hill, NC 27514. Make checks payable to: Carolinas Chess Initiative (CCI). free basic internet in each room. Hotel hot breakfast buffet tickets dis- 119TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN No onsite entry for round 1 (cutoff for rd. 1 electronic entries is noon counted to $15 including tax and tip (usually $19.95 without tax and tip) Includes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), a 6-day slow Aug. 17). BYES: Invited players with conditions must play all rounds. for hotel guests only. SECTS (based on Player’s Age as of 1/1/2018): time control option, and 4-day option. 9SS, 40/120, SD/60; d5 (4-day Three half-point byes allowed for all others, any round; must request U21 (FIDE Rated); U15; U11; U8. Ratings used will be from June 2018 option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5; then 40/120, SD/60 d5). Madison Marriott prior to rd. 4. INFO: Walter High (Organizer) [email protected]. More USCF Supplement. INDIVIDUAL PLAYER PRIZES: U21: $500 cash prize West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53582, HR: $115, Call info including pre-entry lists available at: carolinaschessinitiative.com. awarded to eligible qualifier of the 2019 U.S. Junior (Closed) Champi- (608) 831-2000, mention “US Chess”. Reserve by June 30th or rate FIDE rated. Hotel has a no smoking policy which includes electronic onship; Individual plaque to top five overall; Plaque for top player age may increase. $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid entries, else cigarettes. FIDE electronic device rules in effect. 18, 17, 16, 15 and under 15. U15: Individual trophies to top ten overall; proportional, $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. Trophies to top player age 14, 13, 12, 11 and under 11. U11: Individual A one-section tournament with Class prizes. Top U.S. player not otherwise trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top player age 10, 9, 8 and under qualified qualifies for 2018 U.S. Championship. Choice of three sched- 8. U8: Individual trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top player age ules: Traditional: 40/120 SD/60; d5. One round daily at 7 PM, except Grand Prix 7,6, and under 6. SCHOOL TEAM INFO: A team will consist of a minimum Rd. 9, 3 PM 8/5. 6- Day Option: 40/120, SD/60; d5. 7 PM 7/31, 12 MAY 3, OHIO of THREE players from the same school or home-school district playing NOON & 7 PM 8/1-8/3, 7 PM 8/4, 3 PM 8/5. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 in the same section. 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4 Rds. 1 & 2 accelerated pairings 3 & 4 standard swiss G/20 d5. (under 1200): 1st Laptop 2nd: Tablet 3rd: Nook. Best under 600: $100 U1900. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Cincinnati chess club at 7640 Plainfield Rd., Deer Park, OH 45236. EF: in book prizes. All Prizes are 100% guaranteed! USCF May Rating Sup- Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player $22 non CCC members $25 free entry for GMs and IMs cash or check plement or current rating will be used, whichever is higher. Half point team score: $2000-1000-500-400-300. For Open Section, only rounds only. One section. $$GTD 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50; U1800 $50; byes OK all rounds (limit 2) must commit before round 2. No playing up 1-7 counted towards mixed doubles. Team must average under 2200; U1500 $50. Reg.: 6:00 till 6:35. Rds.: 6:45, 7:45, 8:45, 9:45. One 1/2 allowed for any section. Entry Fee: $50 by May 11th, $60 by May 18th, may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players point bye available. Quick ratings will be used for pairing and prize pur- $70 at the site, Entry for GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs, FMs, WFMs would begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $500. Open through poses. Enter at site: 7640 Plainfeild Rd., Deer Park, OH 45236. Info: be free. Contact: Unity Chess Club, 1660 S. Alma School Road, Suite U1300 entry fee: $207 online at chessaction.com by 3/20, $227 by [email protected] 207, Mesa, AZ 85210. (602) 326-2727. www.unitychess.com/. info@uni- 5/23. 5-day $215, 4-day $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 3/20, MAY 12, NEW HAMPSHIRE tychess.com. Pedram Atoufi. all $20 more mailed by 5/12. All $250 online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site until 1 hour before round 1. No checks at site, credit cards US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OK. Do not mail entry after 5/12. Open EF for titled players: GMs 2018 KEENE OPEN MAY 19-20, TENNESSEE free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs/WGMs $100, also $100 deducted 4SS, G/60 d5. Congregation Ahavas Achim, 84 Ave., Keene, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 from prize. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over, except U1000 Section. NH 03431. Two sections. Open: EF: $33 if rec’d by May 9. $$b/20, 75% BLUFF CITY OPEN Under 1000 Section EF: $67 online at chessaction.com by 5/23, 4-day gtd: 250-150, U2250/U2050/U1850 each 100. Under 1650: EF: $28 if 5ss, G/120 d5. Site: IBEW Local 474, 1870 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN $74, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 mailed by 5/12, all $90 online until 2 hours rec’d by May 9. $$b/20, 75% gtd: 150-100, U1450 90, U1250 70, U1000 38104. Three Sections: Open, U1700, and U1000. $1700 Prizes are before round 1 or at site until 1 hour before round 1. No checks at 50. Both, EF $7 more if paid at site. Reg.: 8:30-9:35 a.m., Rds.: 10-1- based on 35 paid entries in top 2 sections. Open: $550, $300, $200. site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members; join at il- 3:45-6:30. Half-point bye okay if requested by 1:00. Ent: Parker U1700: $350, $200, $100. Entry Fee: $50 early by May 12, $60 late. chess.org. An ICA Tour Event. Special 1 yr US Chess dues with Montgomery, PO Box 831, Middlebury, VT 05753-0831; vermonty64@ MCC Members $50 anytime; Masters: free (EF deducted from winnings). magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young earthlink.net, mobile 802-349-7739. Online entries per PayPal are accepted until registration end time on Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, MAY 15, NEW YORK Saturday at 8:45am. Website for pre-entries: www.memphischess.com Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Rounds: Saturday: 9am-2pm-7pm; Sunday: 9am-2pm. U1000 Trophy to Open. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7 MARSHALL MASTERS Section: 4SS, G/45 d5; Saturday only; Entry Fee: $15. Trophies for top pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 4-day schedule 3 overall, top U800 and top U600. Round 1 at 9am, next rounds ASAP 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: (U2300 to U1500): Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 (as soon as possible). May 19, 2018 - 7:30am- $250-150-100; U2400: $125; U2300: $100; Biggest upset: $25. EF: $30; On-site Registration: & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1500): Reg. ends Sat Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour 8:45am. Send mail entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule 38187. Email: [email protected]. before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for (U2300 to U1500): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Mon 10 & 4:15. Under 1300 & Under 1000 schedules: Same as U2300 club.org/register. MAY 19-20, OKLAHOMA to U1500 (4-day, 3-day, 2-day options), except last round Mon is 3:15. 4-day, 3-day & 2-day schedules merge & compete for same prizes. MAY 17, NORTH CAROLINA US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 FRANK K. BERRY MEMORIAL Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 3, others before rd. 4. Hotel rates: $113-113-113-113, 800-937-8461, CHARLOTTE CHESS CENTER THIRD THURSDAY RAPID 5-SS; G/90+30. Wyndham Hotel, 10918 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK. 918- 847-777-6500, reserve by 5/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, Third Thursday of every month! 4 rounds, G/10 inc/2. Charlotte Chess 627-5000. HR: $79. — SPECIAL EVENT: Blindfold Exhibition by GM 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through Center and Scholastic Academy, 1800 Camden Road, Suite 108, Charlotte. Gareyev, Fri, 5/18, 6:30pm. See www.ocfchess.org for info. — Two chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/for- EF: $30 online or on-site by 6:45pm, $25 for CCCSA members. In one Sections: Open and Reserve (U1600). EF: $40 if mailed by 5/15, $50 eignratings.htm. US player ratings: May official ratings used; FIDE section, prizes 100% guaranteed. OPEN: $150-100. Top U1900 $50, Top thereafter, FREE for Masters 2200+ (deducted from winnings). Free ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually U1600 $50, Top U1300/Unr $50. US Chess Quick rated and FIDE OCF. Prizes $$2600 (1st Prize Gtd. each section, rest b/65 paid entries) used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: Players must submit to a Rapid Rated! Rounds 7:00pm, 8:00, 9:00. Info/reg: www.charlot- Open: $1,000(G)-250, X: 200, A: 200, B: 200. Reserve (U1600): $250(G)- search for electronic devices if requested by Director. See also techesscenter.org, [email protected] 100, D: 200, U1200/UNR: 200. Reg.: 9-9:45am Sat 5/19. Byes: One chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, 1/2-pt bye Rds. 1-5 if commit before Sat 9pm. Rds.: (5/19) 10-2:30-7, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, A Heritage Event! (5/20) 9-1:15. Entries to: Tom Braunlich, 7500 S. Birch, Broken Arrow, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at ches- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OK 74011. Inquiries: [email protected] Web: www.ocfchess.org MAY 18-20 OR 19-20, NEW YORK saction.com (online entries posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock MAY 19-20, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN if possible- none supplied. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 26TH ANNUAL NEW YORK STATE OPEN AND SENIOR US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 MAY 25, NEW YORK 2018 POURKASHIYAN CUP 5SS, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Tiki Resort, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 (Sponsor: Harold C. Valery MD, Inc.) 1 open Section. 6SS, G/60 d0. 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3300. In 4 sections. Open: MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) $$ 400-200-150, top Under 2010/Unr $240-120, top Under 1810 $200- 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF regular rating used for pairings & No-prize players & spouses/siblings & new members 1/2 EF. Reg.: Sat 100. Senior: open to under 1910 or unrated born before 5/20/68. $$ prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. 10-11:45. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes. 300-150-100, top Under 1710/Unr $140-70. Under 1610: $$ 240-120- EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person Last Rd. bye before Rd. 5. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 70, Under 1410 $120-60, unrated limit $160. Under 1210: $120-60-40, reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & get three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. unrated limit $80, plaques to top 3, 1st U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Mixed ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- Prizes: $1,000 Grtd. 1st-3rd $400-200-100. U2000: $100. U1800: $200- shallchessclub.org/register. doubles: best male/female 2-player combined score among all sections: 100-$50; U1600: $100-50; U1400: $100-50; U1200: Book prize. Best $200-100. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; attack: $25; Biggest upset: $25. (310) 795-5710; Mick@LAChess- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 5/19. $79 online at Info: Top 3 sections EF: Club.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or A State Championship Event! chessaction.com by 5/16, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 5/10, $90 basement. MAY 25-27 OR 26-27, GEORGIA online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site. Under 1210 Section EF: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 all $30 less than top 3 sections EF. All: Online entry $7 less to NYSCA MAY 20, VIRGINIA 2018 PHILLIP TAYLOR GEORGIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP members (dues $12/year with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/year with 4 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 5-SS. DoubleTree, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341. 1- issues, may be paid with entry fee). No checks at site, credit cards OK. DULLES MAY 2018 FIDE RAPID/USCF QUICK RATED (QC) & U1600 OPEN QUADS (770)-457-6363. Hotel rate: $89. Open to all USCF members, GA residents Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online at require GCA memberships. Prizes: $9,500 GUARANTEED! All players chesstour.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or Location: The Westin Washington Dulles Airport (Luray Room), 2520 must compete in their rating section per May supplement unless June at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. $40, not Wasser Terrace, Herndon, VA 20171. 5-SS, G/15;10sec inc. Re-entry Open (FIDE) is higher. Then that will be used. In 4 sections: Championship: (FIDE available in Open Section. GMs, IMs, WGMs free, $60 deducted from Open MIN 1500 to play otherwise pay $30 addl EF. Prizes: Open $$380 rated. Open to 2000 and above. $1000-700-400-225; under 2300: $300- prize. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun GTD: $200-100 U1900 $40 U1700 $40. EF: $25-5/15, $30-5/18, $35 after/onsite, CAC $5 less. GMs/IMs Free-PrizeDedn $20. 200, u2100: $300-200. Under 2000: $800-500-275-200, u1850- $300-200. 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, OnsiteRegn $800-500-275-200, u1550- $300-200. $500- closes 9:15am. Round#1: 9:30am. Side Event U1600 Open Quads: EF Under 1700: Under 1400: Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd. 2; limit 2 325-250-150, u1550- $225-175. Trophies and Titles to top Georgia byes (limit 1 bye if under 1810/unr in Open). HR: $80-80, call 518-668- $5 less 3-RR G/40 d5, Trophy/Medals. Mailed entries: PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151 Checks payable to ‘Capital Area Chess’. Email information resident in above sections. Free entry to FIDE IGM/IM/WGM/WIM. 5744 Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm, reserve by 4/28 or rate may increase. Car ($50 deducted from prize). $93 by May 24th, $99 at site. $30 rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online only: [email protected]. Online Information/Registration/Adv Entry fee: less to Under 1400. Online registration deadline May 24th at 6 p.m. On- through chesstour.com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if Entries: capitalareachess.com site registration: May 25 5:30-7:00 p.m. for 3-day. 9:00-10:00 a.m. for otherwise unrated. chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box Ent: An American Classic! 2-day. Rounds: 7:30 p.m., 2:30 - 7:30 p.m., 10 a.m. - 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Direc- 3-day schedule: A Heritage Event! 3:30 p.m. 1st at 10:30 a.m., then merges with 3-day. torAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance 2-day schedule: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Time controls: 2-day 1st round G/90 d5 all, otherwise Championship: entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, ILLINOIS tournament Sat 9:30 pm, reg. ends 9:15 pm. 40/90, SD/30, d10. Other sections: G/120 d5. G.C.A. business meeting US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) at 2:30 p.m. on May 27th. Byes: 2 half-point byes available in 1-4, must US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 27TH ANNUAL CHICAGO OPEN declare when entering, no changes. Info: www.georgiachess.org, gas- MAY 18-20 OR 19-20, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN Open Section, May 24-28: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, GM & IM norms [email protected]. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 possible, FIDE rated. Other Sections, May 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 2-day option, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! WOMEN’S WESTERN STATES REGIONAL MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, VIRGINIA Berkeley Chess School, 2622 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. Prizes: $2,000. rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 100% guar. 1st-3rd $700-400-200, u2000: 200. u1800: 200 u1600 $200, 6TH CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC u1400/unr 100. May 18 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: Fri 6:30-6:45 $50 Onsite. 45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south.) (Note: prize fund increased from what appeared in Feb & Mar CL issues.) SCHED: 3Day Fri 7pm, Sat 10am, 3pm, Sun 10am, 3pm. 2 Day Sat 10am, Free parking. Free lectures and analysis of your games by GM John Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 12:30pm, 3:00pm, Sun 10am, 3pm merges with 3 day in Round 3. TC: Fedorowicz. $100,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 8 sections (unrated 20166. G/90+30 2day Rds. 1, 2 G/60 d5. EF: 50, after 5/17 +10 WGMs, WIMs allowed only in Open, U2300, U2100 or U1000). Open: Open to players A VCF Cup Event. $$15,500 GUARANTEED Prizes in 5 Sections WFM,s -$0 by 5/15. Out of state players Free entry!! Hosting accom- who are rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE or pay $100 extra. $10000- ($$5,500 increase in Prize Fund from 2017 - 4th straight year with $3100-1500-600-400-200 U2350 modations might be possible Info: www.Berkeleychessschool.org. FIDE 5000-2500-1300-1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak winner an increase in prizes !!!). Open: $400- 200-100. Clear 1st/Tiebreaker $100 bonus. $1500-700- RATED. bonus $300, top FIDE Under 2400/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE rated, GM U2200: and IM norms possible. Under 2300: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500- 400-100 U2050 $300- 150. U1900:$1200-500-250-100 U1750 $300-150 MAY 19, ARIZONA 400-300-300-300. Under 2100: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400- U1600: $1000-400-200-100, U1450 $200-100 U1300: $500-300-150 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 300-300-300; unrated limit $1000. Under 1900: $5000-2500-1200-800- U1150 $200- 100 Unrated prize limits in all sections except Open. 7-SS UNITY OPEN GRAND PRIX TOURNAMENT GRAND OPENING 600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1700: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500- in 4 sections (4- day or 3-day): Open/U2200 (FIDE Rated), U1900 and New Office Renovations, New Format, and New Prizes! Time Control: 400-300-300-300. Under 1500: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300- U1600. 6-SS in U1300 (2-day only – Sat and Sun). GMs, IMs & WGMs G/60; +5. Check in and Registration: 8:15-8:45. Rounds: Round 1: 9- 300-300. Under 1300: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. free, deduct $50 from prize winnings; Addl conditions offered to 11 am. Round 2: 11:30-1:30 pm. Lunch break from 1:30-2:30 pm. Round Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200-200-150-150-100-100-100, unrated the first 6 GMs/IMs who register by May 5th. Contact Organizer by 3: 2:30-4:30 pm. Round 4: 5-7 pm. Free Pizza and Drinks provided for limit $200, trophies to first 10, top U800, U600, Unrated. Prize limits: the deadline. Min Rating in Open & U2200: 2000 for Open and 1750 lunch for our Inaugural Unity Open Grand Prix! Entry for GMs, WGMs, 1) If any post-event rating posted 5/22/17-5/22/18 was more than 30 for U2200 else pay $50 more. EF: Top 4 sections $98 (Eary Bird rate) IMs, WIMs, FMs, WFMs is free Prizes: Open: 1st: $1000, 2nd: $500, points over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Players with under by Apr 8th, $105 by May 8th, $110 by May 22nd, $115 by May 24th, 3rd: $300, 4th: $200. 1st under 2000: $100. 1st under 1800: $100. 26 lifetime games rated as of May 2018 official list cannot win over $125 after and onsite. U1300 Section $15 less. Re-entry $60 for all Reserve (1200-1600) : 1st: Laptop 2nd: Tablet 3rd: Nook. Booster $500 in U1000, $1000 U1300, $1500 U1500, $2000 U1700, or $2500 players, no re-entry in Open. T/C: Top 4 Sections: 4-day: Rd1 G/90;+30;

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Rds2-7 40/90;SD/30;+30. 3-day: Rd1 G/45;+30, Rds2-3 G/90;+30, who do not win a trophy. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs. Special Medal Only EF (Juniors U21): $80 Rds4-7 40/90;SD/30;+30. U1300 only Sat & Sun G/90 d5. Rounds: 4- 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632- by 4/22, $95 by 5/16, $105 at site. 3-Day Schedule: Registration Sat day: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, Rds. Fri 8pm, Sat/Sun 11am- 5:30pm, Mon 9000, [email protected] www.dallaschess.com. W. FIDE. (05/26) 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10am, 12pm, & 5:30pm, Sun 11am & 9:30am-3:30pm. 3-day: Reg. ends Sat 10am, Rds. 1- 3 Sat 11am-2pm- MAY 26, VIRGINIA 5:30pm, Mon 9:30am & 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Registration Sun 7pm and Rds. 4-7 follows 4-day. (U1300 only 2-day Rds. Sat (05/27) 8-8:30am. Rds.: Sun 9:00am, 10:45am, 1:00pm, 2:45pm then US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 11am-3pm-7pm, Sun 10am-2pm-6pm.) Byes: Up to two 1/2pt byes avail- 6TH CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC FIDE BLITZ! (BLZ) merges with 3-Day Schedule. Bye:limit 3, request before end of Rd. 2. able in all sections, must commit 1 hour before start of rd. 4 (by Sun Memb. Req’d: $30 ($24 juniors, $12 tournament). OSA. ENT: Checks . Wash- 8:30am). HR $99/night if reserved by May 10th. Reservations call 1- Side Event to the 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (May 25-28) payable to Washington Chess Federation. Mail to: Dan Mathews, 749 800- 228-9290 or 703-471-6700, mention Cherry Blossom Chess ington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. 2 Somerset Ln., Edmonds, WA 98020-2646. Info: danomathews01@ Tournament. More information/Online registration: www.cherryblos- Sections - Open (FIDE) and Amatuer/U1800. Open: G/3;+2; 5-SS gmail.com, 425-218-7529. Enter online: www.nwchess.com/OnlineReg- somchess.com. Mail checks (payable to Capital Area Chess) to CHERRY Double. $$500 GTD $200-100 Top U2200/U2000 $100 each. Amateur/ istration. W. BLOSSOM CLASSIC/ Attn. Capital Area Chess, PO Box 223582, Chantilly, U1800 (b/16; Section maybe combined with Open): $100-$50 Top U1400/U1200 $50 each. EF: $25 by May 25th online, Onsite. $30 by US Chess Junior Grand Prix! VA 20171. Email info only: Anand Dommalapati, cbc2018@capita- MAY 26-28 OR 27-28, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN lareachess.com. Boards and sets provided in ALL sections. Clocks 9:45pm. Rounds start 10pm. Max 1 byes allowed at entry. More infor- mation/Online registration: www.cherryblossomchess.com. Mail checks supplied in the Open section. Four Side Events: Fri May 25th 8pm - US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) (payable to Capital Area Chess) to Cherry Blossom Classic, Attn. Capital BEST OF THE WEST CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP Open Quick Rated; Sat May 26th - 6th Cherry Blossom Classic Area Chess, PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Email info only: Anand Scholastic 10am, Scholastic Blitz 5pm & Open(FIDE)/Amateur Blitz 6SS, 40/120 sd30 d5 (2-day rds. 1-3 G/61 d5 merge in rd4). Marriott, Dommalapati, [email protected]. Tournament at 10pm. 2700 Mission College Bl., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Special rate Guest US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Rooms @119 by 5/4! Prize: $16,000 b/250 (60% Guar). 6 sections. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 26-28 OR 27-28, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Open (2000+ FIDE rated): 2000 1200 700 300 150, u2300 500 300 MAY 25-28, 26-28, PENNSYLVANIA 150. 1800-1999 (FIDE rated!), 1600-1799: 1,500-800-500-200-100. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 2018 LINA GRUMETTE MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC 1400-1599: 1,000-500-300-200-100. u1400: $800, 500, 300, 150, 100 EAST COAST OPEN u1200 $300-200-100. Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. EF by 5/21: 129, 7SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd 1 G/90 +30” incr) (3-day schedule: 6-SS, 3-day 40/100, SD/60, d10; 2-day rds. 1-3 G/60 d2 then merges. Onsite +25, Play-up +30 (max 200 rating diff). Econ Opt: 109 & 50% rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr); U1300 & U1000 G/120 d5 (rds. 1&2 G/60 d5) TownePlace Suites Marriott, 10336 Richardson St., Loma Linda, CA calc prize (not avail in Open). Reentry: 60, GMs/IMs free: prize-EF by (2-day schedule, rds. 1-4 G/30 d5). Philadelphia Marriott West, 111 92354. $10,000 b/200, 50% of each prize guaranteed. In five sections: 5/12. May 2018 Supp, CCA min & TD disc to place players. Sched: 3- Crawford Ave., West Conshohocken, PA 19428. $$ Based on score. 7 Open: $$T+1700- 750-400-300-200, U2400 400, U2200 700-300-200. day Reg Sa 10-10:45a, Rds. Sa/Su 11a 5p, M 10a 3:30p; 2-day Reg Su sections: Championship (min. rating of 2000) FIDE: 7.0 =$3300, 6.5 Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200-100. Amateur (Under 1800): 8:30-9a, Rds. Su 9:30a 12n 2:30p 5p M 10a, 3:30p. Max three 1/2-pt =$2100, 6.0=$1500, 5.5=$1000, 5.0=$500, 4.5=$175, 4.0=$70 [min $$750-300- 200-100. Reserve (Under 1600): $$750-300-200-100. byes, Rd. 5-6 byes must commit bef rd. 1. Ent: Bay Area Chess, 2050 $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. U2200 (min. Booster (Under 1400/unrated): $$400-200-100, U1200 150, Unr 150. Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Rfnd fee 20. Info: Bay rating of 1800) FIDE: 7.0 =$3000, 6.5 =$2000, 6.0=$1300, 5.5=$800, (Unrated may win unrated prizes only.) EF: $88 by 5/21, $99 at door. AreaChess.com/bestwest. E: [email protected]. W. Booster (U1400) section EF: $72 by 5/21, $85 door. Reg.: ends 9:30am 5.0=$450, 4.5=$150, 4.0=$50. U2000: 7.0 =$3000, 6.5 =$1900, MAY 27, ILLINOIS 6.0=$1200, 5.5=$750, 5.0=$400, 4.5=$150. U1800: 7.0= $3000, 6.5 5/26, 8:30 AM, 5/27 Rds: 3-day: 10-5, 10-5, 9:30-4:30 2-day: 9-11:30- 2 (G/60, d/2), then merges with 3-day at 5. All: SCCF membership req. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) = $1800, 6.0= $1100, 5.5= $650, 5.0=$350, 4.5=$150. U1600: 7.0= 7TH ANNUAL CHICAGO OPEN BLITZ (BLZ) $2700, 6.5= $1500, 6.0= $900, 5.5= $550, 5.0=$300, 4.5=$125. ($18 adults, $13 youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag), OSA: $25 U1300: 7.0= $1200, 6.5= $700, 6.0= $350, 5.5= $225, 5.0=$120, Best Game prize, all sections eligible. 1 half-point bye if requested at 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Westin North Shore Hotel (see 4.5=$50. U1000 (no adult UNR): 7.0=$500, 6.5=$325, 6.0=$175, least 1 round in advance, rd. 6 must be requested with entry. HR: $99, Chicago Open). In 2 sections with $2500 guaranteed. Open: $400-250- 5.5=$100, 5.0=$55, 4.5=$30. Trophies to top 10 & top U800 in U1000. comp breakfast (909) 796-1001, code MDC, www.marriott.com/RALTS 150, U2300/Unr $220-110, U2100/Unr $200-100. Under 1900/Unr: , code MDCMDCG reserve by 5/14 . Free WiFi. gar- $300-150-90, U1700/Unr $180-90, U1500 $120-60, U1300 $80. $40 Additional prizes to clear 1st place, if no 7-0 in section (added to Parking Free Info: EF: [email protected]. On-line entry: www.scchess.com. SCCF, 534 Via by 7 pm 5/27, $50 by 10 pm 5/27. GMs free; $40 from prize. Enter at score prize) - Championship: $600; U2200 $450, U2000 $375, U1800 & Ent: U1600: $300; U1300 $100, U1000 $50. Unrated may not win over $100 Zapata, Riverside, CA 92507. State Championship Qualifier. site only, no checks. $20 service charge for refunds. Reg.: ends 10 pm, in U1000, $200 U1300, or $400 in U1600. rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30. 1 bye allowed (1 point out of 2), must Boards and pieces provided A Heritage Event! give notice before rd. 2. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used in all sections. Clocks provided in the Championship – U1600 sec- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! for pairings & prizes. tions. Optionally, pairings can be texted or emailed. Free Monday A State Championship Event! morning continental breakfast for players. Free parking for day MAY 26-28 OR 27-28, MASSACHUSETTS US Chess Junior Grand Prix! guests. EF: $149 by 5/11, $159 by 5/22, and $164 online only by 5/24, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) JUNE 1-3, NEW YORK $170 after 5/24. Special EFs: $75 less for U1300, $100 less for U1000; 87TH MASSACHUSETTS OPEN US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 GMs free, no deduction from prize; IMs $45 less. HR: $99, ($5 EF 6SS, 40/100, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, G/45 d5 in rounds 1-3). No 2- MARSHALL WEEKEND OPEN discount if staying at hotel). Rooms may not be avail after 5/11. 4-day day schedule in Championship sect. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 5-SS, G/90 +30. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2200: $150; U1900: $150. schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlboro (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. 3-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends mile from exit). $$6,400 b/120 paid entries ($25 off entries count half), Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. U1300 & 75% G. Prizes in Championship sect. are 100% G. 4 sects. Championship U1000 3-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am. Rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun (open to players rated 1800 or above): $2,000-1000-500, top U2300 11 & 4:00, Mon 9:30&1:30. U1300 & U1000 2-day schedule: reg ends $500. FIDE. 3-day schedule only. Under 2100: $400-200, top U1950 Sun 10am. Rds. Sun 11, 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00, Mon 9:30&1:30 Ent: $200. Under 1800: $400-200, top U1650 $200. Under 1500: $350-150, Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed top U1350 $150, top U1200 $150. State championship title to high scoring CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE rules, more information and registration at http://theeastcoastopen.com. Mass. resident or student in each sect. Unrated prize limits: $200 in More details at chesstour.com. For late A Heritage Event! U2100, $150 in U1800, $100 in U1500, can’t win title. EF: $55 for 3-day, news, hotel availability, lectures, results, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $54 for 2-day if mailed by 5/21 or online by 5/24, $70 at site. GMs and games, etc, sign up for free CCA Newsletter at IMs free. $25 discount to players in U1500 sect. rated under 1000 or A State Championship Event! chesscalendar.com or chesstour.com. MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, TEXAS unrated. 3-day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sat. 10:30 & 5, Sun. 10:30 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. 2-day Schedule (U2100 to U1500 Most tournaments have alternate schedules US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) with less or more days than below. 73RD ANNUAL TEXAS STATE AND AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS only): Reg. Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sun. 10:30, 1, 3 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. Schedules merge in round 4. Byes: 1-5 in Championship, 1-6 in others, Asterisk means full details in this issue- 7SS. DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Dr., Fort Worth, TX otherwise, see future issues or chesstour.com. 76155. $$ 8,350G. Championship: This section is FIDE rated and uses limit 2, rounds 4-6 must commit before rd. 2. Massachusetts Blitz Championship: Sun. 5/27, 5SS (dbl), G/5 d0. Blitz rated but higher of NO PHONE ENTRY. FIDE rules. The tournament will use USCF ratings for pairings and prize Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. purposes. Must be rated 2000 or above regular (not quick, blitz or rapid) blitz and regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. EF $10 if playing in main tnmt., else $15. 75% of EFs returned as prizes. Reg. ends 9:15 5/18-20: New York State Open, Lake George NY* by either USCF or Fide to play in this section or have had a provable 5/24-28: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL* 2000 or higher regular rating in the past. Defending Texas State Amateur p.m., 1st rd. at 9:30 p.m., others ASAP. Bye allowed 1st rd. Scholastic Champion may also play in this section. Texas Scholastic High School Sections: K-12 U1500 and K-12 U800 on Sat. 5/26, K-3 U1200 and K-3 6/8-10: Northeast Open, Stamford CT* Champions (either South or North/Central) may also play in this section. U400 on Sun. 5/27, K-6 U1400 and K-6 U600 on Mon. 5/28. Each is 4SS, 6/15-17: Continental Class, Falls Church VA* Foreign unrateds may play in this section and at TDs discretion may be G/30 d5. EF: $20 if mailed by 5/21 or online by 5/24, $25 at site. Reg. 6/28-7/2: Philadelphia International, Phila PA* required to play in Championship section. G/90 with 30 sec. increment. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 1st rd. at 11 a.m., others ASAP. Trophies to top 3 in 6/29-7/1: World Open Senior Amateur, Phila PA* Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round each sect. Medals to players scoring 3+ points and not winning a 6/30-7/1: World Open Warmup, Philadelphia PA* in order to play in Championship section. Default late forfeiture time is trophy. All: MACA membership required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, 7/2-3: World Open Womens Champ, Phila PA* $6 jr. U18, add $8 for optional Chess Horizons subscription). one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ 1,000-500- MACA 7/2-3: World Open Under 13 Champ, Phila PA* Annual Meeting: Mon. 5/28 at 9:30 a.m. HR: $139-139, remodeled 250, 2200-2399 $750, U2200 $750. Amateur: U2000 & unrated. Rds. 7/3: World Open Action, Philadelphia PA* 1-7 G/90 with 30 sec increment. $$ 800-400-200. B $$ 600-300-150, C deluxe rooms, includes full breakfast buffet, reserve by 4/26 and mention chess tnmt. 508-460-0700 or 888-543-9500. Ent: payable to MACA and 7/4-8: World Open, Philadelphia PA* 500-250-125, U1400 $500- 250-125, U1200 $400, U1000 $300 Unrated 7/20-22: Peter Henner Memorial, Albany NY* $200. Both: TCA membership required. Other states accepted. EF: $89 mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062, if received by 5/16, else $99. $80 Junior (U19) if received by 5/16 else or enter online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to 7/20-22: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL* $90, Senior (over 65)/Handicapped/ additional family participant $53 if [email protected] or call 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 7/20-22: Pacific Coast Open, Van Nuys CA* receive by 5/16 else $65. Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg. requires 603- 557-1732. W. 7/27-29: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT* pre-payment. After 5/23 all registration and changes on site only; all US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 7/27-29: Southern Open, Orlando FL* changes including withdrawals, $10 after 5/23. 4 day: Reg. Friday 5/25, MAY 26-28 OR 27-28, WASHINGTON 7/27-29: Pittsburgh Open, Pittsburgh PA* 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri: 7:45, Sat: 2:45 pm - 7:30, Sun: 11:30 am - 5:15 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 8/10-12: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* pm, Mon: 9:30 am - 2:15 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 5/26, 9-9:30 am, Rd. 1 at WASHINGTON OPEN 8/10-12: Central California Open, Fresno CA* 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must play in Championship 7SS, Rd. 1: G/40 d10, Rds. 2-7: 40/120, SD/30 d10 (2-Day Option, Rds. 8/16-20: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day schedule will be 1-4, G/40 d10). Embassy Suites Seattle North/Lynnwood, 20610 44th 8/24-26: Atlantic Open, Falls Church VA* put in the 3 day. HR: $109/109/109/109, 817-358- 1700 or 800-228- Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036. 425-775-2500. HR: $144 King, 8/24-26: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN* 9290 reserve by 5/13 and ask for Chess rate. Rate includes breakfast $154 Double until 5/12. $$12,000 Gtd. 3 Sections: OPEN: FIDE Rated, 8/31-9/3: New York State Championship, Albany* for up to 4 hotel guests. Free Parking. Up to two 1/2 pt byes available $1,200-900-700-500, U2100: $350-250, U1900: $350-$250, Top Female: 9/21-23: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT if requested before end of rd. 2 and before receiving full point bye, but $100-50, Top Senior 50+: $100-50. RESERVE (U1800): $900-700-550- byes for both rounds 6 AND 7 is not permitted. K-12 Scholastic on 400, U1650: $275-200, U1500: $275-$200, Top Female: $100-50, Top 10/4-8: Washington Congress, Falls Church VA Saturday, 5/26. 5-SS, Rds. G/30 d5, EF: $29 by 5/16, $45 after; Pre- Senior 50+: $100-50. BOOSTER (U1400): $600-500-400-300, U1200: 10/5-7: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL reg. requires pre-payment. After 5/23 all registration and changes on $200-150, U1000: $200-150, Unrated: $200-150, Top Female: $100-50, 10/26-28: Eastern Chess Congress, Princeton NJ site only; all changes $10 after 5/23. No refunds after 5/24, $10 handling Top Senior 50+: $100-50. Upset Prize: $150-100, all sections eligible. 11/9-11: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH fee for refunds before 5/24. Registration 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 Unrated players may only win 1st-4th in OPEN or Unrated prizes in For later events, see chesstour.com. am, rest ASAP with small lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship BOOSTER. Foreign ratings used for players with no USCF rating. EF: and K- 12 U1000. Prizes: Trophies to top 12 individuals, top five teams OPEN $175, RESERVE $160, BOOSTER $145. Deduct $10 if postmarked in each section. K-12 U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to those or online by 5/16. Deduct $25 if postmarked or online by 4/22. Free

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reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 4 Rds. 1 & 2 accelerated pairings 3 & 4 standard swiss G/20 d5. Players can play-up one section; EF: 3-day $89, Scholastic U1200: EF: 12:30 & 5:30pm. 1-day: Sun. 9-10-11am (G/25 d5) then merge in round Cincinnati chess club at 7640 Plainfield Rd., Deer Park, OH 45236. EF: $45; After June 1, EF: $100, ($55 for Scholastic), plus $5 if paid onsite. 4. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- $22 non CCC members $25 free entry for GMs and IMs cash or check CFCC memb discount: $10 ($5 for Jrs/Srs). To join CFCC, go to cen- club.org/register. only. One section. $$GTD 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50; U1800 $50; tralflchess.org. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr. before 1st Rd. Scholastic (Sat & Sun U1500 $50. Reg.: 6:00 till 6:35. Rds.: 6:45, 7:45, 8:45, 9:45. One 1/2 only). Round 1: 7pm Fri (or 10am Sat at G/60 d5) Re-entry $50 Rounds A Heritage Event! point bye available. Quick ratings will be used for pairing and prize pur- 2 thru 5: Sat 1:00 & 6:00, Sun 9:00 & 2:00 1/2-pt. byes if requested US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 1-3 OR 2-3, OHIO poses. Enter at site: 7640 Plainfeild Rd., Deer Park, OH 45236. Info: before round 2; Maximum 2 HR: $119, (407) 531-3555; (Mention “Chess”), [email protected] No Resort Fee, Comp WiFi in Guest room (basic elsewhere.) or US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Call Hotel if after May 25. (1-day 60TH GEM CITY OPEN AT THE DAYTON CHESS CLUB US Chess Junior Grand Prix! http://tinyurl.com/June2018Hotel. JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10, CONNECTICUT Cancellation penalty.) Free Self-Parking for all! Send Registration 5SS, 40/90, SD/60 +10. (2 day schedule R1 G/75 +5). 2 Sections OPEN, and Check payable to CFCC, c/o Larry Storch, 95 Orense Way, U1800. OPEN USCF/FIDE rated. EF: $99 until May 30 midnight online US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 24TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST OPEN Oviedo, FL 32765 or online at https://onlineregistration.cc/ (by 6/7). then $110. DCC members $5 off. REG.: DaytonChessClub.com (under Shortcut at https://onlineregistration.cc/CFCC/OSO2018. Info: the REGISTRATION Tab) or on site Fri 5-6:30 p.m. or Sat 8:30-9:30 am. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton www.centralflchess.org. Emergency: Hotel or 407-312-6237. Prizes (b/85): OPEN 1st $1000, 2nd $800, 3rd $500 u2000 $400; U1800 Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford 06901. Parking $10. $10,000 guaranteed. 1st $800, 2nd $500, u1600 $400. Rds 3 day: 7pm Fri, 2pm & 7:30pm 4 sections. Major: Open to 1800/above. $1200-700-400, U2250 $600- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Sat; 10am & 4pm Sun. 2 day:10am Sat, then joins 3 day. Any player who 300. Under 2050: $1000-600-300, U1850 $500-250. Under 1650: A State Championship Event! loses Fri may re-enter for $45. BYES: One 1/2 point bye through R4 $800-500-300, U1450 $400-200. Under 1250: $600-400-200, U1050 JUNE 9-10, VERMONT (request prior to R1). Unrated players limited to 1/3 prizes in u1800 and $150, plaque to top 3, 1st U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Unrated limit $100 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 in u2000 in OPEN. PLEASE BRING INCREMENT CLOCKS. HOTEL: TBD, in U1250, $300 U1650. Mixed doubles prizes: best male/female 2- 2018 VERMONT OPEN check DCC website for updates. Register online at DaytonChessClub.com player combined score among all sections: $400-200. Must average 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 d5. Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 149 or mail to Dayton Chess Club - 18 West 5th St. - Dayton, OH 45402. under 2200; may play different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401. Three sections. Championship: EF: Email [email protected] for more information. pm 6/9. Top 3 sections EF: $95 at chessaction.com by 6/6, 3-day $98, $43 if rec’d by 6/7. $$Gtd: 260-170, U2110 160, U1960 150. State cham- JUNE 2, TENNESSEE 2-day $97 mailed by 5/31, $110 at site, or online until 2 hrs before rd 1. pion title to top-scoring Vermont resident. Under 1810: EF: $38 if rec’d U1250 Section EF: all $30 less than above. No checks at site, credit by 6/7. $$Gtd: 210-140, U1610 130-90. Under 1410: EF if rec’d by 6/7: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 REA HAYES OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT cards OK. GMs $90 from prize. CSCA members, online EF $3 less. Re- $33 if rated 800-1409, $23 if U800/Unr. $$Gtd: 150-100, U1210 80, entry $50, except Major Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually U1010 60. All sections: EF $7 more if paid at site. No unrated player 4SS, G/60 d5. Chattanooga Christian School, 3354 Charger Dr., Chat- used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF with magazine if paid may win more than $90 in Under 1810, $45 in Under 1410. Reg.: Sat. tanooga, TN 37409. $250-150, Top A $75 if $1,000 Guaranteed. Open: with entry. At chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic 9:30-10:35 a.m., Rds.: 11-4, 10-3. Half-point bye OK except for Champi- 2 or more players, Top B $75 if 2 or more players, Top U1600 $50. EF: $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3- onship round 4. Ent: Parker Montgomery, PO Box 831, Middlebury, VT $30/40 at site. Reserve U1400 and below: $175-100, Top E $50 if 2 day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 05753-0831; [email protected], mobile 802-349-7739. or more players, Top U1000 $45, Top Unrated $30. EF: $25/35 at site. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & Rds.: 9:00, 11:15, 2:15, 4:30 Eastern. Ent/Info: Go to www.chat- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $105-105, 800- JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, VIRGINIA tanoogachess.org or contact Mike Bacon, P. O. Box 1102, Chattanooga, 408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 6/1 or rate may increase. Ent: TN 37401, 423-432-5176; or write to [email protected]. chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 7TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: Chesstour.com, Direc- JUNE 2-3, NEW JERSEY torAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin Tysons Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike (VA-7), Falls Church, VA 22043. Free parking, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 entries posted instantly). Blitz Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. LEON SHULMAN LIBERTY CUP free shuttle to Tysons Corner Center and Metro. $20,000 guaranteed. 7 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! sections: Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on . Crowne Plaza $5,000 guaranteed! 5 rounds, Time control G/90 d5 JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10, NORTH CAROLINA tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400- Philadelphia Cherry Hill, 2349 West Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 700- 400-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B across from Garden State Park – 5 miles from Philadelphia City Center. In 3RD ANNUAL CAROLINAS CLASSIC (1600- 1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200.Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1300- $1000-500-300, top Under 2100/Unr $300- 3 sections: Open Section: 5SS. G/110, inc/30 for Championship, G/120 d5 other sections. Hilton 700-400- 200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $800-400-200-100. Class E 100. Under 1900 Section: $600-400-250, top Under 1700 $250. Under Charlotte University Place, 8629 J.M. Keynes Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262, (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-200-100, plaques to top 3, 1st U1000, U800, $500-350-250, top Under 1300 $200. Trophies for Top 1500 Section: (704) 547-7444, mention chess for $105 rate ($9 off entry fee if staying Unr. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated limits: E $150, D U1000, U800. $85 by 5/30, $100 at site. GMs, IMs free; Entry Fee: Online at hotel). $10,000 guaranteed in 5 sections. Championship: $1200- $250, C $350, B $500. Mixed doubles prizes: best male/female 2-player $85 deducted from prize. Re-entry - $50. Register: www.snjchess.com/reg- 700-400-200, top U2200 $400-200, $100 bonus to clear or tiebreak team combined score among all sections: $800-400. Must average under ister. Schedule: Reg ends Saturday 9:45 am, rds. Sat 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, winner, special $100 prize to top finisher from the Carolinas. FIDE. 2200; may play different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 6/16. 6:00, Sun 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. All: Half point Time Control: G/90 d5. Under 2000: $1000-500-200-100. Under 1800:$1000-500-200-100. Top 5 sections EF: $118 at chessaction.com by 6/13, 3-day $123, 2-day byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. $109 – “Chess Hotel rates: Under 1600: $900-400-200-100; Under 1400/Unr: $700-400-200, top $122 mailed by 6/6, $130 at site, or online until 2 hrs before rd. 1. GMs, Rate”, 1-856-382-6120; reserve by 5/15. if pos- Bring set, board, clock U1200 $200-100. Rated players may play up if within 100 points of next IMs & WGMs free in Master; $100 deducted from prize. Class D or E sible- none supplied. May official USCF rating list. Ratings: Contact: section, unrated players (0-3 rated games) must enter Under 1400 and Section EF: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. [email protected] (703) 989-6867. are only eligible for place prizes. EF: $89 if received by May 31st; $99 Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special A Heritage Event! after or on-site. GM/IM free, none deducted from prize if committed by 1 yr USCF with magazine if paid with entry. At chessaction.com, Adult US Chess Junior Grand Prix! May 30, $90 from prize after. Rounds: 3-day schedule Friday 7:30pm, $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young JUNE 2-3, KENTUCKY Sat 1-7, Sun 10-4. 2-day schedule Sat 9:30am (G/75 d5) then merge. Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50 (no Master Section). 3-day sched- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Two half-point byes allowed, request by rd. 2. Boards and sets provided, ule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: 2018 KENTUCKY OPEN please bring clocks. Register: www.charlottechesscenter.org or Reg. Sat to 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; 5SS, G/90 d5. Ramada Plaza, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY mail to Charlotte Chess Center, 1800 Camden Rd., Suite 108, Charlotte, Master must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $104-104, 1- 40299. In 3 Sections. Open: 450-250-150; X, 100; A, 100. U1800: 225- NC 28203. Onsite entry: Fri 5-6:45 pm and Sat 8-8:45am. Saturday 866- 716-8108, reserve by 6/1 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com 125; C, 100. U1400: 125-100; U1000/unr.: 75 (all prizes b/50). EF: $45 Scholastic: Open to K-12 rated U1000. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: $25 by May or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service before 6/1, $75 on-site. Online entries at kcachess.net, mail entries to 31st, $35 after or on-site. Scholastic Rounds: 10am-11:15am-1pm- charge. Questions: [email protected], chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Yussman Chess Center, 173 Sears Ave., #079, Louisville, KY 40207. 2:15pm, trophies to top 10. (980) 265-1156. www.charlottechesscenter. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz Make checks out to “KCA”. Advance entries must be received by May [email protected] Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 31. Onsite registration June 2 between -8-930 am. Schedule: Rds. 1-3, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Sat. 10-2-5:30, Rds. 4-5 Sun. 9-2. KCA meeting between 4th and 5th JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10, FLORIDA JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, FLORIDA rounds at 1:00. Maximum two half-pt byes, must commit before Byes: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 round 3. HR: $74.95/King bed, $74.95 2 beds. Reserve by Friday, May CFCC 2018 ORLANDO SUNSHINE OPEN & SCHOLASTIC 9TH SUMMER SOLSTICE OPEN 11, 2018 at 3:00 to ensure rate and room. For reservations, call (502) 5SS, Open section (FIDE-rated) G/90+30 sec. incr., All other sections 491-4830 - Mention “Kentucky Chess Association” to receive rate. Bring Westin Lake Mary Orlando North, 2974 International Pkwy., 32746. but U1100 G/120 d5, U1100 section G/90 d5 (2-day Option all sections boards, sets, and clocks. The top 3 Ky players and top 2 junior Ky players $8,500/b150 (Scholastic = 1/2 entry) 70% Guaranteed 5 rounds at G/120 d5 (2-day. Round 1 G/60 d5) 4 Sections: Prize Fund*: Premier Rd. 1 G/60 d5). Hyatt Place Boca Raton/Downtown, 100 E. Palmetto will be invited the State Closed Championships. Questions: Randas Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33432. b/170 paid entries, 60% min. Burns 502-500-7493 $1000-700-400, Under 2200 prize: $500-300; U2000 $700-500-300, $$7,000 Under 1800 prize: $500-300; U1600 $700-500-300, Under 1400 Gtd. Open: $800/Trophy-500-400, U2300/Unr. $300. U2100: $700/Tro- JUNE 7, OHIO prize: $500-300; Scholastic U1200 $400-300-150, Under 1000 $100, phy-400-300, U1950 $200. U1750: $700/Trophy-400-300, U1650 $200. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 U800 $50. Trophy to top each age “7 & under” thru 14 with at least 2 U1450: $700/Trophy-400-300, U1350/Unr. $200. U1100: Trophies for CINCINNATI CHESS CLUB 1ST THURS. QC #3 players. *Unrateds limited to $100, unless Place prize in Premier Rated 1st to 3rd, 1st U900, 1st U700/Unr., Medals to all others. Top Senior Prize (among all cash prize sections, must be at least 55 on June 15) $200. Unr. may enter Open, U1450 or U1100 only. Unr. only eligible for Unr. Prizes in Open & U1450. EF: All but U1100 $84 by June 12, $10 more later, $15 more on-site, GMs & IMs free ($84 deducted from prize). U1100 section $44 by June 12, $10 more later, $15 more on- 24th annual site. Re-entry cash prize sections $44. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30; 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10; 2nd Rd. Sat. 1:15; 3rd Rd. all sections but U1100 6:30, 3rd Rd. U1100 5:45; 4th Rd. Sun. NORTHEAST OPEN 9:30; 5th Rd. all sections but U1100 2:30, 5th Rd. U1100 1:45. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. HR: $119 by Cut-off Date, Includes free breakfast & Internet, Overnight parking is $10 per night (in & out is June 8-10 or 9-10, Sheraton Hotel, Stamford CT ok), Day parking is free, 888-492-8847. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 NW Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds. Online entry & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, $105 room rates, frequent trains from NYC 561-302-4377. JUNE 19, NEW YORK US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 $10,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES MARSHALL MASTERS - NEW PRIZES! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. $1,100 GTD: $400-200; top U2400, U2300, U2200: $150; Biggest upset: $50. For full details see “Grand Prix” in this issue. EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- shallchessclub.org/register.

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JUNE 20-21, NEVADA FIDE rated 2000-2099: $400 online by 5/25, $425 online by 6/25, $450 Under 900: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Unrated: $600- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) at site. Others: $500 online by 5/25, $525 online by 6/25, $550 at site. 400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event 2018 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN US sections EF: $250 online by 5/25, $275 online by 6/25, $300 at rating posted 6/30/17-6/30/18 was more than 30 points over section See Nationals. site. All: Mailed entry all $10 more; do not mail entry after 6/15. No maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of July 2018 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 JUNE 21, NEVADA checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: Late reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) Thu 7 pm, Fri 1 & 7, Sat-Mon 11 & 5. Two half point byes available; official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) Balance of any limited WALTER BROWNE MEMORIAL NATIONAL OPEN BLITZ prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) must commit before rd. 3; FIDE norm in Premier not possible if taking bye. HR: see World Open. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none male/female combined 2-player team score: $3000-1500-700-500-300. 7 D-SS (14 games), G/3, +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, supplied. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89109. $5,000 Guaranteed Prize fund! NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour. (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an Open: $1000-500-300. U2400 300, U2300 275, U2200 250, U2100 225, com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201- 2269. Entry list: see chessaction.com; unrated limited to $500. Entry fee for Open through U1400 sections: U2000 200. Reserve (U1900): $500-300-150, U1800 250, U1700 200, online entries posted instantly. Invitations: [email protected]. Online at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by U1600 175, U1500 150, U1400 125, U1200 100. Open section FIDE blitz 6/30, $350 at site until 1 1/2 hours before round 1, or online until 2 rated. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. Unrated eligible JUNE 29, NEW YORK hours before. Mailed by 5/15: 6-day $326, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3- for under prizes in open section only. EF: $50 by 5/31, $60 later. REG.: US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 day $323. Mailed by 6/15: all $10 more. All $100 more for Open by 1 p.m. Rd. 1 at 2 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com. FIDE. MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) Section if not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Do not mail entry JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, NEVADA 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF regular rating used for pairings & after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: free; $200 prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs in Open: EF $100 less. Under 1200 2018 NATIONAL OPEN EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person Section EF: all $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue in U1400 or above sections. See Nationals. U900 Section or Unrated Section EF: ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.mar- $68 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $73 mailed by 6/15, $80 at site JUNE 21-24, LOUISIANA shallchessclub.org/register. until 9:30 am 7/6 or online until 9 am 7/6. No checks at site; credit US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 JUNE 30, TENNESSEE cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for 2018 U.S. SENIOR OPEN switching section after 7/2. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 See Nationals. JOHN HURT MEMORIAL 15 if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Site: IBEW, 1870 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. 4SS; G/60 d5. Scholastic $17. 6-day schedule: Tue/Wed 7 pm, Thu 6 pm, Fri/Sat 11 JUNE 22-24 OR 23-24, GEORGIA Two sections: Open and U1600 Prizes: ($1000 based on 25 paid EFs) am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu-Sat US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 Open: $300-200-100, U1600: $200-125-75; Rounds: 9-12:30-3-5:30. 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Thu 11, 2:30 & CASTLE CHESS GRAND PRIX Open and U1600 Entry Fee: $40 by 06/23, $50 at door, MCC members 6, Fri/Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Fri 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 5-SS, G/120 d10 (2 day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d10). Cox Hall Ballroom, $40 anytime, Masters: free (EF deducted from winnings); Special U1000 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, Unrated Section Emory University, 569 Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $13,500 G! Seven Trophy Section: 4SS, G/45 d5; Entry Fee: $15. Trophies for top 3 schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All Sections: Master: $2,100-1250-750-450; U2400: $1050-650; Expert: overall, top U800 and top U600. Round 1 at 9am, next rounds ASAP. On schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, $900-650-400; Class A: $800-500-300; Class B: $600-400-250; Class site Registration: 06/30:7:30am - 8:45am. You can pay the early entry limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd. 3, others C: $500-300-200; Class D: $400-250-150; U1200: $350-200-100. All fee with PayPal until registration end time on Saturday. gpylant@ before rd. 5. Entries, re-entries close 90 minutes before round 1. HR: prizes paid on-site on June 24, or mailed on June 25. Your choice. gmail.com. Join online: http://memphischessclub.homestead.com/John- $115-115-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early, chess block may sell out Official June rating used. Players may request to use latest unofficial HurtMemorial15.html by early June. Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day (60% off US Chess rating if higher. This will be used if otherwise unrated. Players US Chess Junior Grand Prix! regular rate) for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. Gateway Garage, rated within 100 points of next higher section may up play one section, JULY 2-3, PENNSYLVANIA 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), except must be 2150 to play Master section. EF: $79 if received by US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) about $7/day Sat & Sun, $20/day other days. Special car rental rates: 6/20. $100 later or at site. Free to GM, IM, WGM, WIM or USCF 2400. 7TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through Unrated players: $50. Re-entry: $50. Cash or check only at site. 6SS, G/90 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/for- Unrated may enter any section except Master. Prize limit of $150 in location, rates, parking). Open to all females. $2500 guaranteed prizes: eignratings.htm. US player ratings: Official July USCF ratings used; U1200, $200 in Class D, $250 in Class C, $300 in Class B, $350 in Class $1000-500-250, top U2000/Unr $300, U1700 $250, U1400 $200, plaques July FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings A, and $400 in Expert to all unrated players. Balance of any limited to 1st, top U1200/Unr, U1000, U800. EF: $88 online at chessaction.com usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: Players must submit prize to next player(s) in line. 3 day schedule: Reg: 6-6:30 pm on 6/22. by 6/30, $92 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 8 am 7/2. to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. See also Rds.: 7:00; 2:00-7:00; 9:30-2:30. 2 day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am GMs, IMs, WGMs free; $80 from prize. Reg. ends 9 am 7/2, rds. 10, 2, chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. chesstour.com, chesstour.info, on 6/23. Rd 1 at 10:00, then merges with 3 day schedule. One 1/2 pt. 6 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if Questions: bye any round. Must commit before playing first game. No changes. under 1400), must commit before rd. 3. see World DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at Special USCF dues: chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Open through Ent: On-line: www.castlechess.org; Castle Chess Inc., 5025 Antebellum Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, Awards: Dr., Stone Mtn., GA 30087. Make check payable to: Castle Chess Inc. NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chess U1800 prizes awarded 7/8, others mailed by 7/23. Bring set, board, if possible- none supplied. Info: [email protected]; Grant Oen: 609-947-7323. HR: see action.com (online entries posted instantly). clock www.castlechess.org. Note: Bring sets, boards, clocks. None supplied. JULY 3, PENNSYLVANIA JULY 4, PENNSYLVANIA All parking at Emory is in either Fishburne or Peavine parking decks. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) No parking next to Cox Hall. Please allow time to walk from the deck to US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 6TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN ACTION CHAMPIONSHIP 7TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN GAME/7 CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) Cox Hall (the building with the clock tower.) W. 6SS, G/30 d5. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for 5-SS, double round (10 games), G/7 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown US Chess Junior Grand Prix! location, rates, parking). Prizes $7000 based on 100 entries, otherwise (see World Open). Prizes $1000 guaranteed: $300-150-70, U2100 $130- JUNE 23-24, MASSACHUSETTS raised or lowered in proportion; minimum guarantee $4667 (2/3 of 70, U1800 $120-60, U1500/Unr $100. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) each prize). GMs count as half entries. In 4 sections. Premier, open to GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 10:30 am, rds. 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. One pair WESTFORD JUNE OPEN 1900/above. Prizes $1000-500-300, top Under 2400 $600-300. Under of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd., Westford, 2200/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, top Under 2000/Unr $400-200. Under affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & MA 01886. In 4 Sections, Championship: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30;+30, 1800/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, unrated limit $350, top Under 1600 prizes. $20 service charge for refunds. Open to players rated 1800/above. FIDE rated. $$GTD: $600-300-250. (no Unr) $320-160. Under 1400/Unr: Prizes $400-200-100, unrated US Chess Junior Grand Prix! U2400 $250 U2200 $250. U2000: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30;+30, Open to limit $200, top Under 1200 (no unr) $210-110. Top 3 sections EF: $96 JULY 6-8, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN 1999 & under. FIDE rated. $$GTD: $400-200-150. U1800: 4SS, 40/90, online at chessaction.com by 7/1, $100 mailed by 6/15, $110 at site. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) SD/30;+30, Open to 1799 & under. $$GTD: $400-200-150. U1600: 4SS, GMs free, $90 from prize. Under 1400/Unr section EF: all $20 less PACIFIC SOUTHWEST OPEN 40/90, SD/30;+30, Open to 1599 & under. Open to Adult unrated not than above. Reg. ends 10 am 7/3, rounds 11, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Half point 5-SS, G/90 + 30 sec inc. At the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport, byes OK all rounds, limit 2, must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF allowed in section. $$GTD: $300-150-100. U1400 $150 U1200 $150. Irvine, CA 92612. $10,000 in Guaranteed Prizes, 6 Sections. Prizes: ALL: EF: $70 postmarked 16 June, $80 at site. $30 discount to players dues: see World Open. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Open Sec 1st $1,600-1,000-600-300-100, plus BU2300 $400-200; U2200, in U1600 sect. rated U1000 or unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 on Saturday. U2000, U1800 ALL: $700-300-200-100; U1600: $600-300-100 U1400: Rds.: 10-4, 10-4. 1 1/2 point byes rounds 1-3. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 An American Classic! $300-200, plus BU1200 $200-100, Book prize for Best unrated in each Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFORMATION: Alex Relyea A Heritage Event! section, if any. Not FIDE rated. Reg.: 6:30 - 7:45 PM Friday, July official [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. HR $125 by 1 June. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! rating list used. No “fast” schedule or re-entries. One 1/2 point bye (978) 692-8200 mention Westford June Open. JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, PENNSYLVANIA available, but must commit before Rd. 4. Rds.: 8 PM on Friday, 10 AM US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) & 3 PM Sat and Sun. EF: $90 Early Bird Special if received by 5/31, JUNE 28-JULY 2, PENNSYLVANIA 46TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN $100 from 6/1 to 7/01, $120 from 7/01 -7/05, $140 on event day. No US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 9SS. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, credit cards at door, checks or cash only. Special rate of only $60 if 12TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL PA 19107, directly across the street from the world famous Reading U1400 or unrated. GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs all have free entry, but 9SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Terminal Market with over 80 food vendors. In 9 sections. $225,000 $100 deducted from any prize winnings. SCCF membership req’d ($18 guaranteed prizes. Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or Adult; $13 Jr or $3 Jr w/o mag,) for all So Cal residents. Entries: SDCC, Open for location, rates, parking). $25,000 guaranteed prizes, in 3 Unrated Sections. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik sections. Only Premier is FIDE rated. US sections are not open to PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at www.scchess.com. 7/4-8, free GM lectures 9 am 7/6 & 7/7. Open Section, July 4-8 only: For more info call Chuck at 858-432-8006, or email me at chucnglo@ players listed as foreign by FIDE. Premier uses June FIDE ratings for Open to all rated 2200/over USCF or FIDE, or must pay $100 more. pairngs & prizes, US sections use July official USCF ratings. Premier: aol.com Hotel Rates: $139, 800-445-8667, if booked by 6/06/18. This 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200 Sections, July 3-8, 4- event is a State Championship Qualifier. open to FIDE1900/over or USCF 2000/over and all FIDE rated foreign 8, 5-8 or 6-8: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day players. GM & IM norms possible. Prizes $5000-2500-1300-800-600- option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900 Section & Unrated Section, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 400-300-300, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1200-600. US Under July 6-8 only: G/60 d10, play separate schedule. Open: $20000-10000- JULY 6-8 OR 7-8, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 2100/Unr: $2500-1300-700-500-400. US Under 1900/Unr: $2500-1300- 5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $500, top US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 700-500-400, unrated limit $1000, top U1700 (no unrated) $800-400. FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500- 2018 SACRAMENTO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP Premier minimum prize guarantees: $600 to foreign GMs, $300 to 1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on ROUNDS: 6. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. SITE: Holiday Inn Express foreign IMs/WGMs (all must complete all 9 games with no byes; limited tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/8 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM & Suites, 2224 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: to first 6 foreign GMs & first 6 foreign IMs/WGMs to enter by 5/25 at norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500- 7/6 – 8:30 am - 9:45 am; 7/7 – 8:00 am - 8:45 am. ROUNDS: 3-day: chessaction.com). Minimum prize $300 to other GMs (including US) who 1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated 7/6 – 10 & 3:30, 7/7 – 10:30 & 4, 7/8 – 10 & 3:30. 2-day : 7/7 – 9, enter at chessaction.com by 5/25 and complete all 9 games with no limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600- 11:15, 1:30, & 4, 7/8 – 10 & 3:30 TIME CONTROLS: 40/90 G/30 +30 byes. Premier EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs, foreign FIDE rated players: 500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. inc, 2-day: Rounds 1-3, G/50 +10 inc, Rounds 4-6, 40/90 G/30 +30 $50 online at chessaction.com by 5/25, $75 online at chessaction.com Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top inc. SECTIONS:Master/Expert (above 1999) - FIDE Rated, Reserve by 6/25, $100 at site; $100 deducted from prize (no deduction from U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600- (U2000) ENTRY FEES: $85 postmarked by 6/30. $95 after 6/30. IMs/GMs minimum prize). US FIDE Masters: $200 online by 5/25, $225 online 500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $8000-4000-2000- free. Entrants may play up one section (max 200 points) for $20. $5 dis- by 6/25, $250 at site. US players USCF or FIDE rated 2100/up:$300 1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: count to CalChess members (excluding reentries). Reentry after round online by 5/25, $325 online by 6/25, $350 at site. US players USCF or $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500. 2 of the 3- day schedule: $45. PRIZES: Master/Expert 1st Place $700 &

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trophy, 2nd Place $500, 3rd Place $350. 1st Place Reserve $650 & com, P.O. Box 1386, Round Rock, TX 78680 512- 417-9008 www.Austin $300 & $200 U2000-$150-$100; U1800-$150-$100. Reserve Section trophy. Prize fund of $5,125 based on 90 full paid entries (with 75 full ChessTournaments.com. INFO: Lori Balkum Lori. Balkum@AustinChess- $1000 b/25 entries. Top 3 guaranteed. $250, $175 & $125; U1400- paid entries, the prize fund will be $4,100). HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express Tournaments.com. DIR: 6700 Middle Fiskville Road (in the Bridge Center $125-$100; U1200-$125-$100. Contact Bill Broich by phone at (515) & Suites, $114 per night, available until 6/5/2018, (916) 923-1100 or 1- of Austin), Austin, TX, next to Taj Palace Restaurant. Online entries pre- 205-8062 or email [email protected]. Additional info: USCF rating 888-465-4329, online at www.hiexpress.com/sacramentone, group code ferred: www.AustinChessClub.com. July 2018 Supplement. Bring your used for pairings and prizes. USCF July supplement used for ratings. SCC. Reserve earlyas the hotel has sold out over the tournament weekend own board and clock. Entries are limited to the first 160 participants FIDE rules apply. FIDE rule 11.3 enforced with regards to electronic in the past. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey (TD), e- (exceptions granted for ratings 2200+). W. devices. Byes: One 1/2 point bye if requested 1 hour prior to the start mail: [email protected]; phone: (916) 524-9479. Checks payable JULY 7, PENNSYLVANIA of the round. $99 Hotel rate, if reserved by June 15th. to Sacramento Chess Club and mailed to 6700 50th St, Sacramento, CA JULY 8, PENNSYLVANIA 95823- 1306. Full flyer and advance entries: http://sacramentochess- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) WORLD OPEN G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) club.org under Weekend Events. OTHER INFO: Wheelchair Access. WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) 07/18 rating list, CCA minimums, and/or TD Discretion. The Master/Expert 5SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $1700 section FIDE rated using USCF rules and pairings. E-mail address guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open Section: $300-200-100, top 5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Marriott Philadelphia Downtown required for entrants of the Master/Expert section. Please bring clocks. U2300 $220, U2100/Unr $200. Under 1900 Section: $200-100-50, top (see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open Section: 1/2 point byes available in any round and must be requested before U1700 $130, U1500 $110, U1300 $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. $500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000 $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 the completion of the previous round. Maximum two 1/2 point byes per GMs $40 from prize. Reg: 6-9 pm, rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, Section: 12:10. 1 half point bye available, must commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated $100, unrated limit $200. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 7/4, entry. 1/2 point byes for rounds 5 & 6 must be requested prior to round $50 after 7 pm 7/4. GMs $40 from prize. ends 9:30 pm, rounds 1 and may not be changed. (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or quick used for Reg. pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds. 10, 10:45, 11:20, 11:55, 12:30. Half point bye available (1 point out of US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 2); must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); JULY 6-8 OR 8, NEW YORK A Heritage Event! higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! for refunds. MARSHALL WEEKEND OPEN JULY 7-8, WISCONSIN US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5-SS, G/90 +30. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2200: $150; U1900: $150. JULY 13-15, KANSAS EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person 42ND ANNUAL GREEN BAY OPEN Radisson Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. 5SS, 40/95, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. KANSAS OPEN 12:30 & 5:30pm. 1-day: Sun. 9-10-11am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 30/1, SD/30 d5. EF: $48, Juniors under 19 $43, if rec’d by 7/3, all entries after 7/3 including phone, email & in person are $12 more! $$ Site: Clarion Hotel, 12601 W 95th St., Lenexa, KS. 3 sections: (7/14 and 4. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- 7/15) 5SS, G/120 d5. $2070 b/80 non-scholastic rate entries, club.org/register. (Top 2 Gtd. 6 per class) $2010 Cash + 6 trophies! 1st $400 + Prizes: trophy; 2nd $235, X $160; 1900’s & 1800’s $145 each; 1700’s & 1600’s Open(all): $350-250-150, U1900: $120. Reserve(U1800): $300-200-100, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $140 each; 1500’s & 1400’s $135 each; 1300’s & 1200’s $130 each; U1600: $75. Amateur(U1400): $250-150-75, U1200: $50. Clear or tiebreak JULY 6-8 OR 7-8, TEXAS Under 1200/Unrated $115. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 15- winner $25 bonus to top KS resident in each section. EF: $45 mailed by 7/7, $55 thereafter. $10 discount for advance entry into both US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 16, 13-14, 11-12, 10 & under. 8:45-9:25am. 10-2:30-7:30; Special: Reg.: Rds.: KS Open + Blitz, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, not competing for cash, 4TH AUSTIN CHESS CLUB SUMMER OPEN 10-3:30. HR: $99/$99/$109/$119 call 920-494-7300 mention chess 100% GUARANTEED Prize Fund of $4025! Bridge Center of Austin, 6700 but for awards in Reserve or Amateur (and Blitz). Free Scholastic entry tournament. Room block held to 6/15. Other Info: 1/2 bye avail. Rds. for some who competed in Kansas state scholastic championship in March Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin, TX 78752. Entries are limited to the first 160 1, 2 or 3 if req’d w/entry. WI Tour Event. W. Entries & Inquiries to: participants to register, 60 players max per section. No limit on players (see website) www.kansaschess.org Reg.: 7/14 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 7/14: Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green Bay, WI 54311. 920-465-9859, 10-2:30-7, 7/15: 9:30-2:00. KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/13), rated 2200+. In 3 Sections, Championship: 5SS, G/90;+60, Open to email: [email protected]. players 1800 and above. EF: $55 received or online by 5/15, $65 there- 5-double-round swiss system, G/5 d0. Prizes: $580 b/40 non-scholastic after/site. $$GTD: $800-400-200. U2200 - $300-150, U2000 - $250-100. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! rate entries, $200-120-80, U2100 - $60, U1800 - $60, U1500/Unrated - Reserve: 5SS, G/90;+60, open to Ratings 1400-1799. EF: $50 received JULY 7-8, IOWA $60. EF: $25 if mailed by 7/7, $35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all or online by 5/15, $60 thereafter/site. $$: $450-250-100. U1600 - $200- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Scholastics not competing for cash. Reg.: 7/13 6-6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00, 100. Novice: 5SS, G/90;+60, Open to Ratings under 1400. EF: $45 DES MOINES OPEN (IASCA GP QUALIFIER) FIDE-RATED 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9. KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/13) 4pm. (details- received or online by 5/15, $55 thereafter/site. $$: $250-125-75. U1200 5-SS; G/90+30. Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Dr., Des Moines, IA 50321. see website) HR: Clarion Hotel reservation at 913-217-1000. KCA Memb. - $125-75, U1000 - $75 . ALL: Online Registration preferred. Please see 515.287.2400. HR: $99. Round times: Saturday 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM; req’d for all Kansas residents ($7 adult, $5 Sch.) participating in any website for refund policy. Unrateds may only win place prizes. No “playing 7:00 PM. Sunday 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM. Entry fee: Open $60 before July 5, Kansas Open event. Other states welcome. See website for full details: up”. Unrateds placed at TD’s discretion. One ½ pt. bye if requested $70 on site. Reserve: $45 before July 5, $50 on site. On-site registration www.kansaschess.org. Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W 145th St., Overland before end of Rd 2. Reg Fri 07/06 (space permitting): 8:30-9:45am on Saturday July 7th or pay on-line by July 5th at Onlinereg- Park, KS 66223. Make Checks payable to “Kansas Chess Association.” – Schedule: 3-day: Ph: 913-851-1583, e-mail: [email protected]. Fri. 6:00-7:00pm Rds: 07/06 7:30pm, 07/07 1pm & 7pm, 07/08 9:30am istration.cc USCF membership required. On-site available IASCA & 3:30pm; 2-day: Reg Sat 07/07(space permitting): 8:00-8:40am. Rd 1: membership required: $10. On-site available. Other states accepted. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 9:00am, then merge with 3 day schedule. ENT: AustinChessTournaments. Prize info: Open section $1500 b/30 entries. Top 3 guaranteed. $500, JULY 13-15 OR 14-15, OHIO

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US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr torAtChess.US, chesstour.com 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted 2018 COLUMBUS OPEN (OPEN SECTION FIDE RATED) USCF with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament 5SS, 40/100 SD 30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G60 d10 schedules merge $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. starting round 3 for all sections). Ohio Union at the campus of The Ohio Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! State University, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210. Prizes (Top 3 rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, MARYLAND in the Open Section Guaranteed) $8500 based on 120 paid entries in 4 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 sections: Open $1100 - $800 - $600 - $400 Top U2300 $450 - $220 OK all rounds, limit 2, Major must commit before rd. 2, other sections POTOMAC OPEN $700 - $500 - $400 - $300 $350 - $200 $500 before rd. 4. HR: $119-119, 818-997-7676, request chess rate, reserve U2100 Top U1900 U1700 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (2-day schedule: - $350 - $250 - $200 Top U1500$225 - $175 U1300 $400 - $250 - $150 by 7/6 or may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr) U1250 & U1000 G/120 d5 (Rds. 1-2 G/60 d/5), Unrated players and provisional rated players only qualify for 25% of #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, any prize in all sections except Open, balance goes to next player in Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. Questions: www.chess- U1250 3-day Rds. 1&2 G/120 d5. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. $$Based on score. 8 sections: Championship (min. line. Entry Fee: Online - $100 by July 2, 2018 after that EF is $115, Mail tour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at rating of 2100)(FIDE): 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$900, 4.0=$500, 3.5=$200, - $105 by July 2, 2018 after that EF is $115, On-site EF $115. All: No chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament checks at site credit cards are ok. Re-Entry all sections - $30. GM & IM Sat 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. free entry. 3-day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30pm, rds. Fri 7pm, Sat U2300 (min. rating of 1900)(FIDE): 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 3.5=$150, 3.0=$50. U2100 (min rating of 1700)(FIDE): 5.0 =$1500, 10:30pm & 5pm, Sun 9am & 3pm. 2-day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9am, JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, ILLINOIS rds. Sat 9:30am, 12:30pm, & 5pm, Sun 9am & 3pm. Byes: all sections, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150, 3.0=$40. U1900: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 limit 1 – 1/2 point bye, no last round bye, must commit before round 3. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) =$650, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$125, 3.0=$40. U1700: 5.0= $1200, 4.5 = 11TH ANNUAL CHICAGO CLASS Entry or more information: http://buckeyechess.com or mail to: Buck- $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1500: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= $500, 4.0= eye Chess Club, 3180 Wild Dunes Ct., Pickerington, OH 43147. Questions: 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, G/60 d10). Westin Chicago North $250, 3.5= $100. U1250: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= Mr. Kelly M. Bloomfield – [email protected] or 614-668-5588. Shore Hotel (additional ballrooom added this year), 601 N Milwaukee $50. U1000 (no adult Unr): 5.0= $250, 4.5= $125, 4.0= $50, 3.5= Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; $20 Trophies to top 10 & top U800 in U1000. If no 5-0 in section, then JULY 20, NORTH CAROLINA from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. sole 1st @ 4.5 or shared 1st at lower score receive bonus (added US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 $30,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections: Master (2200/up): $3000- to score prize) - Championship: $300; U2300 $250, U2100 $200, U1900 2018 U.S. G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) 1500-800- 500, clear/tiebreak win $100, top U2400 $1200-600. FIDE. $150, U1700 & U1500: $100; U1250 & U1000: $50. Unrated limited to See Nationals. Expert (2000- 2199): $2000-1000-600-400. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $100 in U1000, $200 in U1250 and $400 in U1500. Sets, boards and $2000-1000-600- 400. (1600-1799/Unr): $2000-1000-600-400. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Class B clocks provided in all sections! Optionally, pairings can be texted JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Class C (1400- 1599/Unr): $1800-900-500-300. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): to your phone. Free Sunday morning continental breakfast for $1500-800- 500-300. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-300-200, players. Parking free for day guests. EF: $109 by 7/3, $114 by 7/17, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. 23RD ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST OPEN and $119 online only by 7/19, $130 at the door. Special EFs: $40 less Rated players may play up one section. Prize limits: Unrated may not for U1250, $60 less for U1000, GMs free, $50 deducted from prize, IMs 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Airtel Plaza win over $100 in E, $200 D, $300 C, $500 B or $700 A. Mixed Doubles $45 off EF, $20 deducted from prize, $5 off EF if staying at hotel. HR: Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406. Parking $8/day, $12 bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score $99, Rooms may not be avail after 7/3. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri including overnight. Flyaway bus from LAX to Van Nuys about $10 each among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team must average under 2200; 7pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends way; free shuttle to bus and train station. Free wireless, indoor pool, may play in different sections; must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. U1250 & U1000 schedule gym, hot tubs; restaurants within walking distance. $25,000 guaranteed 7/21. Top 6 sections EF: $128 at chessaction.com by 7/18, 3-day $133, Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 9:30 & 1:30 U1250 3- day prizes. 6 sections. Major: Open to 1800/over. $3000-1500-1000-500, 2-day $132 mailed by 7/11, all $150 at site, or online until 2 hrs before schedule: Reg ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 4, Sun 9:30 & 1:30. Ent: clear/tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $1200-600. FIDE. Under round 1. GMs $120 from prize. Class E Section EF: all $50 less than Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More 2100, Under 1900: Each $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700, Under above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA information, rules and registration at http://thepotomacopen.com. 1500: Each $1600-800-400-200. Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, plaques members; join/renew at il-chess.org. ICA Tour event. Unofficial to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Mixed doubles: male/female 2-player uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year A Heritage Event! team combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300-200. Must USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! average under 2200; may play different sections; register (no extra Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, ARIZONA fee) by 2 pm 7/21. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry (except Master) $50. 3-day US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) U1900 $600, U1700 $450, U1500 $300, U1250 $150; balance to next schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2- YE OLDE PUEBLO OPEN AND SCHOLASTICS player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: $138 at chessaction.com by 7/18, day schedule:Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle 3-day $143, 2-day $142 mailed by 7/11, $160 (no checks, credit cards Bye: all, limit 2; Master must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. Rd.,Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-800-325-7832. SECTIONS: Premier (2000+), OK) at site, or online until 2 hrs before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; HR: $113-113-113-113, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 7/6 U2000, U1600, & U1200. Two separate scholastic tournaments (K- $130 from prize. Under 1250 Section EF: All $50 less than top 5 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD 6/U800) held the same weekend more info at sazchess.org. SCHEDULE: sections entry fees. Online EF $5 less to SCCF members; join/renew #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Premier & U2000 (3-day) 5/SS, 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/20 at scchess.com. Re-entry (except Major section) $70. Unofficial Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: Direc- 5:30-6:30 PM; Rds.: 7, 10-5, 9:30-3:30. (2-day) 5/SS, Rds.: 1-2 G/60 +

27th annual CHICAGO OPEN May 24-28 (GM/IM norms possible), 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, Memorial Day weekend 8 sections, prizes $100,000 unconditionally guaranteed! Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, Wheeling IL - free parking, free lectures by GM John Fedorowicz Open section, 5/24-28: 9 rounds, 40/2, SD/30, d10. Entry fee: $227 at chessaction.com by 5/23, $250 until 2 U2300 to U1000 section: 7 rounds, 5/25-28, 40/2, SD/30, hrs before rd 1 or at site 1 hr before. Open Section $100 more d10 (3-day option 5/26-28, rds 1-2 G/60, d10; 2-day option for US players not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Senior 5/27-28, rds 1-4 G/30, d10). All merge & play for same prizes. 65/up $100 less, except U1000. Online $5 less to ICA members. Mail or titled entry: see chesstour.com or TLA. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-600-500-400- Under 1000 Section: $67 at chessaction.com by 5/23, 400, clear or tiebreak first $300 bonus, top FIDE U2400/unr $90 online by 2 hours before rd 1 or at site until 1 hour before. $2000-1000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700: Each 5-day schedule (Open only): enter Thu to 6 pm, rds Thu $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Under 1500, Under 1300: Each $4000-2000-1000-700- 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1500): enter Fri to 6, rds Fri 500-400-300-300-300-300. 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200-200-150-150-100-100- 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1500): enter Sat to 10 am, 100, unr max $200, trophy 1st 10, top u800, u600, Unrated. rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Unrateds allowed only in Open, Under 2300, Under 2100 2-day schedule (U2300 to U1500): enter Sun to 9 am, rds or Under 1000 sections. Unrated prize limit $1000 in U2100. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. Under 1300, Under 1000 sections: same as Under 2300 FIDE ratings used for Open, May official USCF for others. to Under 1500 (4-day, 3-day, 2-day options), except last round Unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Monday is 3:15 pm. If any post-event rating posted 5/22/17-5/22/18 was Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (2 last 4 rds). Open must more than 30 pts over section maximum, prize limit $1500. commit before rd 3, others rd 4. Under 26 games prize limit as of May list: U1000 $500, U1300 $1000, U1500 $1500, U1700 $2000, U1900 $2500. Hotel rates: 1-4/rm $113, 800-937-8461, reserve by 5/10. Mixed Doubles: Best male/female 2-player team Full details: see TLA or chesstour.com. USCF memb. combined score among all sections:$2000-1000-500-400-300. required, see TLA or chesstour.com for special rates. Must average under 2200. Only rds 1-7 of Open Section Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. counted. Enter before both players begin round 2. $2500 guaranteed blitz tournament, Sunday 10:30 pm.

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30 inc. Rds.: 3-5 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/21 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds.: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or 10-1:30-5, 9:30-3:30. U1600 & U1200 (2-day only) 5/SS, G/90 d5. Reg.: JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, PENNSYLVANIA Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service 7/21 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds.: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-1. PRIZES: Premier ($$Gtd.): US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) charge. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- $750+Plaque-500-250; $$b/4 Top X, U2000 $150 each; $50 SACA gift 19TH ANNUAL PITTSBURGH OPEN 2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). certificate to Top Jr. U18, Sr. 50+; U2000 ($$b/36): $300-150; $$b/4 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Top B, U1600 $100 each; $25 SACA gift certificate to Top Unr., Jr. U14, Garden Pittsburgh Airport Hotel, One Industry Lane, Pittsburgh 15275. JULY 28-29, WISCONSIN Sr. 50+; U1600 ($$b/36): $200-100; $$b/4 Top D, U1200 $50 each; Free parking, free airport shuttle, free internet in guest rooms and US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Top Unr. $25 SACA gift certificate; U1200 Trophy to 1st + $50 SACA skittles room. $15,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 sections. Major: Open 2018 U.S. OPEN WEEKEND SWISS gift certificate, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, Top U800/Unr. EF: GM, IM, to 1800/over. $1500-800-400-300, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top FM, WGM, WIM, WFM FREE! USCF 2200+ entry fee returned if schedule 5SS, G/60 d5. $1,150 Guaranteed Prizes: $200-100-50, U2200/Unrated Under 2300 $600-300. Under 2100: $1200-600-300-200, top Under $160, U2000 $150, U1800 $140, U1600 $120, U1400 $100, U1200 $80, completed. Premier (2000+): $80 (add $30 if 1800-1999); U2000: $60 1900/Unr $500-250. Under 1800: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1600 (add $20 if U1600); U1600: $50 (add $20 if U1200); U1200: $40. Early Unrated $50. Entry fee $40, Unrated players free if paying US Chess (no unr) $500-250. Under 1500: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1300 dues. On-site Registration 10:00-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Rounds at noon Bird: $10 off by 6/20 ($5 off for Scholastic). LATE FEE: Additional $10 if (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100. Mixed doubles entry received after 7/12, $20 after 7/19. ALL: 1/2 pt. byes all rounds & 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Sunday. See bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player combined score among all www.uschess.org/tournaments/2018/usopen/ for additional details. but must be requested prior to start of Round 2 (max 2). Re-entries: sections: $600-300. Team must average under 2200; may play in different $60 Premier, $40 U1900, $30 U1500, $20 U1100. HR: $99 if by 7/1, use sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/28. Unrated prize limits: JULY 28-AUG. 5, JULY 31-AUG. 5 OR AUG. 2-5, WISCONSIN Group Code: WICC. Info: Martha Underwood, 520-990-6765, email: infor- $100 in U1200, $200 U1500, $400 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $108 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) [email protected] Ent: Events4Chess.com; postal registration online at chessaction.com by 7/25, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 119TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN available (checks payable to SACA) if postmarked by 7/13 to SACA, Attn: 7/18, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 See Nationals. 2018 Ye Olde Pueblo, PO Box 40663, Tucson, AZ 85717. W. hours before rd 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 from prize. U1200 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Section EF: all $40 less than top 4 sections EF. Unofficial uschess.org AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5, NEW YORK ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, NEW YORK US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, 17TH ANNUAL MANHATTAN OPEN 2ND ANNUAL PETER HENNER MEMORIAL Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60 (no Major to Major). 3- 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Ramada Plaza Times Square, 1605 Broadway (48th-49th Street), New York 10019 Plaza Hotel, 3 Watervliet Ave. Ext (near I-90 Exit 5), Albany 12206. Free day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 (TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence). NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED parking, free airport shuttle. $7500 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. 2-day schedule: & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Major must commit before IN HOTEL MEETING ROOMS OR ADJACENT FOYERS OR HALLWAYS, even Major: Open to 1800/up. $1000-500-300, top U2210 $500-250. Under All: rd. 2, others before rd. 3. $95-95, 1-800-996-3426, 724-695-0002; if purchased from the hotel, except for water which will be supplied by 2010: $800-500-300, top U1810 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1610: $700- HR: reserve by 7/13 or rate may increase. chessaction.com or Continental the hotel. $20,000 guaranteed prizes. 7 sections. Major: Open to 400-200, top U1410 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1210: $400-200-100, Ent: Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. 1800/up. $2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top plaques to 1st, top U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Unrated may not win over Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Under 2400 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-200. Under $100 in U1210 or $200 U1610. Mixed doubles: $200-100 to best 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200. Under male/female team combined score among all sections. Team must aver- Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 1600: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1400: $1000-500-300-200. Under age under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) 1100: $700-400-200-100. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player by 2 pm 7/21. Top 3 sections EF: $93 online at chessaction.com by US Chess Junior Grand Prix! team combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Must average 7/18, 3-day $98, 2-day $97 mailed by 7/11, $110 at site or online until JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, CONNECTICUT under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 2 hours before round 1. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) pm 8/4. Unrated prize limits: U2000 $600, U1800 $400, U1600 $300, join with entry). U1210 Section EF: all $30 less than above. No checks 23RD ANNUAL BRADLEY OPEN U1400 $200, U1100 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $80 deducted from 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton sections EF: $138 at chessaction.com by 8/1, 3-day $143, 2-day $142 prize. All: Re-entry $40; not available in Major. Unofficial uschess.org Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT if check mailed by 7/25, all $160 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF with 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $9000 guaranteed prizes. online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1100 magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young In 5 sections. Major: Open to 1800/over. $1000-600-300, U2300 $400- Section EF: all $30 less than top 3 sections EF. Online entry $5 less to Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, 200. Under 2100: $800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $330-170. Under 1800: NYSCA members ($12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, Scholastic $17. 3-day reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 $800-400-200, top U1600 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1500: $700-400- may join with entry). Re-entry $60, not available in Major. No checks & 3:15. 2-day reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 200, top U1300 (no unr) $300-150.Under 1200: $400-200-100, plaques at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratingsusually used Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $92-92 including breakfast, to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed Doubles bonus if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid reserve by 7/6, use link at chesstour,com or call 518-438-8431. Ent: prizes: best male/female 2-player combined score among all sections: with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $200-100. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, Direc- register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/28 Unrated prize limits: U1200 $100, Scholastic $17. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm. Rds. Fri 7:45, Sat torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online U1500 $200. Top 4 sections EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, entries posted instantly). Blitz tmt. Sat 9:30 pm, reg. ends 9:15 pm. 7/25, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 7/18, $100 at site, or 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, JULY 21, TENNESSEE online until 2 hrs before rd. 1. U1200 Section EF: all $30 less than Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $235-265, 877- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs, & WGMs free, 834-3613, 212-977-4000, reserve by 7/20 or rate may increase. Ent: HOT SUMMER SWISS $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 Site: IBEW, 1870 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. 4SS; G/60 d5. Re-entry (no Major to Major) $50. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, Direc- Two sections: Open and U1600 Prizes: ($1000 based on 25 paid EFs) used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper mag- torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online Open: $300-200-100, U1600: $200-125-75; Rounds: 9-12:30-3-5:30. azine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Open and U1600 Entry Fee: $40 by 07/14, $50 at door, MCC members Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult AUG. 4, WISCONSIN $40 anytime, Masters: free (EF deducted from winnings); Special U1000 $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Trophy Section: 4SS, G/45 d5; Entry Fee: $15. Trophies for top 3 Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 2018 U.S. OPEN NATIONAL BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) overall, top U800 and top U600. Round 1 at 9am, next rounds ASAP. On Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. See Nationals. site Registration: 07/21: 7:30am - 8:45am. You can pay the early entry HR: $107-107, 860-627-5311; reserve by 7/13 or rate may increase. fee with PayPal until registration end time on Saturday. gpylant@ Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! gmail.com. Join online: http://memphischessclub.homestead.com/Hot- $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, AUG. 10-12, NEW JERSEY SummerSwiss2018.html DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 INTERNATIONAL MID ATLANTIC - FIDE & USCF RATED JULY 21, NORTH CAROLINA (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. $5,000 fund Guaranteed 5-SS, G/120 + 5 seconds delay. OPEN $1200- US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 $800- $600-$400-$200; UNDER 1900 $500-$300; UNDER 1700 $300- 2018 U.S. G/30 CHAMPIONSHIP A Heritage Event! $200; UNDER 1500 $300; UNDER 1200 $200. Entry Fee: $99 by June 1, See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 2018; US$109 by July 8, 2018 & US$120 After July 9, 2018. Register at JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, FLORIDA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! www.chesseducators.com Schedule: Fri 7pm; Sat. 10am & 3;30; Sun. A State Championship Event! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 10am & 3:30. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before round 3; 0 JULY 21-22, MICHIGAN 26TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN OPEN point bye for round 5. Official Hotel & Playing site: Crowne Plaza US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham Philadelphia-Cherry Hill is located on 2349 Marlton Pike W Cherry 2018 MICHIGAN BOTTOM HALF CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking Hill, NJ 08002 within 5 miles of Philadelphia’s Center City. Closest 5-SS. University Quality Inn, 3121 East Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI $5/day; free with guest room. $17,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 airport Philadelphia. Cut off for group reservation “Chess Educa- sections. Open to 1800/over. $2000-1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak 48912, 517-351-1440. HR: $97+tax by 6/20, after if space available. 6 Major: tors” is on July 9, 2018. Make a reservation by using the following Open, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300, & U900/Unr (Sat). Open 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $700-400. Under 2100: $1300-700-400-200, website:https://aws.passkey.com/e/49569746 or calling calling 888- Sections: top U1900/Unr $600-300. $1300-700-400-200, top U1600 Section will be FIDE rated. EF: Open $55 (U18 $5 off), Free entry to Under 1800: 233-9527 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST.Guest GM, IM, FM, & 2200+, advance entry fee deducted from prize. U1900, (no unr) $500-300. Under 1500: $1100-600-300-200, top U1300 (no room rates for both King and or Queen/Queen guestrooms $112 rate U1700, U1500, U1300: $45 (U18 $5 off); U900/Unr: $28. Advance entries unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100, plaques to top Under per night. For more information contact: [email protected] or must be received by 7/19/18, after $10 more. Playing up allowed, but 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles: best male/female 917-553-4522. Organizers: Dov Gorman and Beatriz Marinello. add $10 per group to entry fee. Make checks payable to MCA. MCA 2-player combined score among all sections: $600-300. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! memb req’d for Michigan residents, other states OK. TL: Open, U1900, pm 7/28. prize limits: U1200 $100, U1500 $200, U1800 $400. AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN U1700, U1500, U1300: G/115 d5, U900/Unr: G/30 d5. Reg:. Online: Unrated Top 4 sections EF: $113 online at chessaction.com by 7/25, 3-day US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) https://onlineregistration.cc/; Sat, 8:30-9:30am. Rds: U1900, U1700, 9TH ANNUAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN U1500, U1300: Sat 10am-2:30pm-7pm; Sun 10am-2:30pm, U900/Unr: $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 7/18, all $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Doubletree 10am-11:30am-1:30pm-3pm-4:30pm. $$Gtd: $2000; Open: $250-$150, U2200: $100 U2000: $100; U1900: $150-$100, U1800 $75; U1700: $150- $100 deducted from prize. U1200 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Hotel, 2233 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free airport shuttle, free $100, U1600 $75; U1500: $150-$100, U1300 $75; U1300: $150-$100, Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special parking for hotel guests. Cosponsored by Fresno Chess Club and Fresno U1200 $75, U1000 $75; U900/Unr: Trophies to Top 3 Overall, Top U800, 1 year USCF with magazine, paid with entry- online at chessaction.com, Chess Foundation. $$ 10,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections: Major Top U600, Top 400, Top Unr. State Champions (Top Michigan Resident): Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult (1800/up): $1500-800-400-200, clear or tiebreak 1st $100, top U2250 Awarded to all 2 day scheduled sections. Trophies for all place-winners $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; no Major to Major. $600-300. Under 2050: $1000-500-250-150, top U1850/Unr $510-260. $800-400-200-100, top U1450 (no unr) $420-210. listed above. Ent & Info: Jeff Aldrich, P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI 48501; jef- 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 Under 1650: Under [email protected]; (810) 955-7271. & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 1250: $500-250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Major must commit before Unr. Unrated prize limits: U1250 $200, U1650 $400; balance goes to JULY 22, NORTH CAROLINA rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $112-112 (no resort fee), includes resort next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player “team” US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 fee benefits (free wireless & entertainment in room, parking, use of combined score among all sections: $200-100. Must average under 2018 U.S. G/60 CHAMPIONSHIP fitness center, etc). 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 7/12 or 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm See Nationals. rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or 8/11. Top 3 sections EF: $93 online at chessaction.com by 8/8, 3-day

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$98, 2-day $97 mailed by 8/1, $110 at site, or online until 2 hours before Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA 01566 free; $120 from prize. Under 1000 Section EF: All $50 less than top 5 rd 1. Under 1250 Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online or mailed (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early 19th century sections EF. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60, not EF $15 less to Fresno Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, America at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org). $35,000 guar- available in Major. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if oth- $80 deducted from prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually anteed prizes. In 6 sections. Premier: $3000-2000-1500-1000-800-600- erwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dueswith magazine if paid with used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if 500-400-300-300, clear or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top FIDE U2400/Unr entry- Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, $1600-800, top FIDE U2200/Unr $1600-800. Under 2100: $2000-1000- $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult 500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1700: 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Major. No checks at $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 1250: $900-500-300-200-100, top Under 1000 (no unr) $400-200. Unrated 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2, Major must commit before rd 2, others pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, may enter any section but Premier, with prize limit U1250 $200, U1500 before rd 3. HR: $104-104, 1-866-716-8108, reserve by 8/9 or rate may rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye if $400, U1700 $600, U1900 $800; balance to next player(s) in line. Mixed increase. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car eligible for class money prizes; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $129- doubles: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental 129, 559-268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 7/27 or rate may all sections: $1000-600-400. Must average under 2200; may play in dif- Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. increase. Car rental:Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or ferent sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin round 2; only Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or rounds 1-7 of Premier count towards mixed doubles. Premier EF: $228 201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entry posted Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge at chessaction.com by 8/14, $235 mailed by 8/7, $250 at site, or online instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201- until 11 am 8/16. GMs and foreign IMs/WGMs free; $150 deducted US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted from prize. US IMs/WGMs and foreign FIDE rated players, $100 less. AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, INDIANA instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Minimum prize $400 to first 7 foreign GMs who enter online at chess- action.com by 7/10 and play all 9 games with no byes; deduction cannot US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 13TH ANNUAL INDIANAPOLIS OPEN AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, OHIO lower prize to below the minimum. Under 2100 to Under 1700 Section EF: $158 at chessaction.com by 8/14, 4-day $164, 3-day $163, 2-day 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd. (off I-465 & Airport CLEVELAND OPEN $162 if mailed by 8/7, $180 at site. Under 1500 Section EF: All $40 less than U2100 to U1700 Section EF. Under 1250 Section EF: All $80 Expwy), Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne less than U2100 to U1700 Section EF. All: Online EF $5 less to MACA wireless, indoor pool, game room, fitness center. $14,000 guaranteed Plaza Cleveland Airport, 7230 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights, OH members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $80; not available prize fund. In 6 sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. Prizes $1600-800- 44130. Free parking, free airport shuttle, many restaurants within easy in Premier. Ratings: FIDE used in Premier, USCF August official in 500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200 $600-300. walking distance. $16,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 6 sections. others (unless higher adjusted FIDE, foreign, or other over the board Under 2000: $1000-600-300-200. Under 1800: $1000-600-300-200. Major: Open to 1800/above. $1800-900-600-300, clear/tiebreak winner rating is used). Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used in U2100 & Under 1600: $900-600-300-200. Under 1400: $800-500-300-200. Under $100 bonus, top U2300 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2100: $1200-600-400- below if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF with magazine if paid 1100: $600- 300-200-100. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1100, 200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400-200. Under 1700: $1100-600-400-200. with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, $200 U1400, $300 U1600, $400 U1800, or $600 U2000. Mixed doubles Under 1500: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100. Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among $25, Scholastic $17. 5-day schedule: Reg Thu to 12 noon, rds. Thu 1 all sections: $400- 200. Team must average under 2200; may play in all sections: $600-300. Must average under 2200; may play in different pm & 7 pm, Fri 12 noon & 6 pm, Sat 12 noon & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 3:30 different sections; must register (no extra fee) before both players sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/11. Unrated prize limits:U1200 pm, Mon 10 am. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds Thu 7, Fri 12 & begin round 2. Top 3 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by $100, U1500 $200, U1700 $300, U1900 $500. Top 4 sections EF: $118 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 10 am, rds. 8/22, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 8/15, all $120 (no checks, credit online at chessaction.com by 8/8, 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs 8/1, all $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours 9 am, rds. Sat 10,12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. All schedules: Bye all, free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1100 Section EF: all $40 less before round 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 deducted from prize. limit 2, Premier must commit before rd. 3 (round 9 bye, before rd. 2), than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise U1200 Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online EF $5 less to OCA other sections before rd. 4. HR: $98-98, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with members. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise request chess rate, reserve by 8/8 or rate may increase; rooms may entry. Online at chessaction. com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. sell out before 8/8. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22 Scholastic $15. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY Re-entry $60; not available in Major Section. 3-day schedule: Reg Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chess- ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Major. 3-day schedule: Reg ends tour.info, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament byes OK all, limit 2, Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes Sat. 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. 3. HR: $105-105, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by 8/10 or OK all, limit 2, Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or $111-111, 800-227-6963, 440-243-4040, request chess rate, reserve by US Chess Junior Grand Prix! reserve car online through chesstour. com. Ent: chessaction.com or 7/27 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD AUG. 17-19, NORTH CAROLINA Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour. com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347- com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service 2018 NORTH CAROLINA OPEN 201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 5-SS, G/120 d5; 2-day schedule: Rd. 1: G/90 d5. Embassy Suites Hotel, posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries 204 Centreport Dr., Greensboro, NC 27409 (336) 668-4535, mention posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. chess for $102 rate (code CIC) until Aug. 2, 2018. Reserve hotel online: A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/G/GSOGBE AUG. 31-SEPT. 3, SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, NEW YORK AUG. 11-15, MARYLAND S-CIC-20180816/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Non-refundable deposit required. 4 sections: Open, U2000, U1700, U1400, plus Saturday scholastic US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 140TH ANNUAL NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 7TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL (U1000) see below. GMs and IMs encouraged to enter concurrent US Masters tournament rather than the NCO. Open section is FIDE rated. Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 9SS, 40/90, SD/20 inc/30. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, $12000 in total prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! Prizes in & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Albany MD 20852, 301-468-0308. All prizes guaranteed Three Sections Masters all 4 sections: $1,000-500-300-250-150-125-125-100-100-100; Class 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Free parking, Section (minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings prizes (U2100, U1850, U1550, U1200): $151-101 each section. EF: $79 free airport shuttle, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, many restaurants used for pairings and prizes) $4500-2200-1100-900-700-600-500- if received by Aug. 12; $95 thereafter; RDS.: Round 1: Friday at 7:30 nearby. September ratings used. $14,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 400-300, top U2500 $1400-750, top U2400 $1200-650, top U2275 pm or Saturday at 10:00 am (G/90 d5); then Saturday 2-7, Sunday 9-2. sections. Championship, open to 1800/above. $1600-900-500-300, top $1100-$550. Limited number of minimum prizes for non-US FIDE rated Two half-point byes allowed, must be requested before Rd. 2 is paired. U2300 $800-400. State title & $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both players, see web page. Limited amount of housing support is available Advance Entry: Online registration available at www.carolinaschessini- decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM norms possible. Expert Section tiative.com. Alternately: mail checks to CCI, c/o Walter High, 105 N. 1900/Unr $400-200. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1600 9-SS (under 2201 USCF and under 2100 FIDE, minimum 1750 USCF Crabtree Knoll, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Onsite entry: Aug. 17 from 5- (no Unr) $400-200. Under 1500: $800-500-300-200, top Under 1300 to play. USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) $2500-1200-600-500-400- 7:00 pm and Aug. 18 from 8:00-9:30 am. No smoking including electronic (no Unr) $300-150. Under 1200: $500-300-150-100, plaque to first 3, 300, top U2000 $1100-525 $2200- . Contenders (under 1800 USCF): cigarettes. Saturday Scholastic: Open to K-12 rated U1000. 4 Rd-SS, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus 1100-500-200, top U1600 $500. Free Continental breakfast for players G/30 d5. EF: $20 by Aug. 12, $25 thereafter. On site entry closes at prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sec- Sat. and Wed. mornings. All equipment provided for all sections. 10:00 a.m. Rounds: 10:30 am-12:30 pm-1:45 pm-3:00 pm. Trophies: top tions: $600-300. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; Hospitality Suite Friday evening. Masters section EF: GMs, non-US 5 in three sections. Sections based on rating. INFO: Walter High register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Unrated may IMs Free; US IMs, WGMs and non-US FIDE above 2100 $199; FMs FIDE [email protected]. not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500 or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections above 2100 $299; FIDE above 2200 $349; FIDE from 2100 to 2199 $399, EF: $103 online at chessaction.com by 8/29, 4-day $109, 3-day $108, 2- FIDE from 2000 to 2099 $600, FIDE below 2000 $800. All $25 more AUG. 17-21, NORTH CAROLINA day $107 if check mailed by 8/22, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours after 6/11, $35 more after 7/28, $45 more after 8/7, $70 more at the US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) before round 1. GMs $90 from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: All $30 door. Experts EF: USCF above 1799 $249; USCF below 1800 $299. $20 2018 U.S. MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online entry $7 less to NYSCA members more after 7/28, $30 more after 8/7, $40 more at the door. Contenders See Nationals. (dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; EF: $249. $20 more after 7/28, $30 more after 8/7, $40 more at the join/renew with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if door. : Masters section, $25 less if playing in the 2018 US A Heritage Event! Special EFs US Chess Junior Grand Prix! otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF with magazine if paid with Masters; All, $50 less, if staying at the Hilton (min 3 nights); All, $25 AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, VIRGINIA entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic less for new WI players; All, $20 rebate for every new paying WI player $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re- you refer; All, $50 less, if born before 8/11/1968. Available in all US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Byes: 50TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC OPEN entry $60, all but Championship. No checks at site, credit cards OK. section for all rounds, limit three 1/2 point byes. Schedule Reg ends 3-day schedule:Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon Sat 10 am, rds. 8/11-8/14:11am & 5:30pm, Wed 8/15 11am. HR: $107. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin Tysons 10 & 3:15. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, merges Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike (VA-7), Falls Church VA 22043. Free parking, with 3-day Sat 6 pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds Sun 21204. More information, hotel reservation link, & online entry at free shuttle to Tysons Corner Center and Metro. $30,000 guaranteed 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:15, no 2-day Championship. Bye: all, limit http://washintl.mdchess.com prizes. In 7 sections. Major: Open to 1800/up. $3000-1500-800-500- 2, Championship must commit before rd. 2, others before rd 4. HR: 300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $1400-700. FIDE. A Heritage Event! $103-103, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/20 or rate may Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500- increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 400-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300-200. Under 1500: AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, MASSACHUSETTS Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour.com, $1500-800-400-300-200. Under 1300: $1300-700-400-300-200. Under DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 1000: $800-400-250-150-100, plaques to top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. 48TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL OPEN Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among NYS Blitz Championship Sun 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm. Premier Section (5 days), Aug 16-20: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, GM & IM all sections: $1000-500-300. Must average under 2200; may play in dif- norms possible, FIDE rated. Open to FIDE 1900/up or USCF 2000/up ferent sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/25. Unrated may not SEPT. 15, TENNESSEE and all FIDE rated foreign players. 4-day U2100 to U1250: 7SS, Aug win over $200 in U1000, $350 U1300, $500 U1500, $700 U1700, or $900 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 16-19, 40/2, SD/30 d10. 3-day U2100 to U1250: 7SS, Aug 17-19, rds. U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: $133 ORAN QUINTRELL MEMORIAL 1-2 G/60 d10, then merges with 4-day. 2-day U2100 to U1250: 7SS, online at chessaction.com by 8/22, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 if check Site: IBEW, 1870 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. 4SS; G/60 d5. Aug 18-19, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10, then merges with other schedules. Host mailed by 8/15, $150 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs Two sections: Open and U1600 Prizes: ($1000 Guaranteed!) Open:

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$300-200-100, U1600: $200-125-75; Rounds: 9-12:30-3-5:30. Open JUNE 21, Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz MAY 13, Fremont DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) and U1600 Entry Fee: $40 by 09/08, $50 at door, MCC members $40 Championship (BLZ) (NV) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. anytime, Masters: free (EF deducted from winnings); Special U1000 See Grand Prix. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. Trophy Section: 4SS, G/45 d5; Entry Fee: $15. Trophies for top 3 JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. May 18 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. overall, top U800 and top U600. Round 1 at 9am, next rounds ASAP. , 2018 National Open (NV) On See Nationals. Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: 49, Econ 39 w 1/2 prz. after 5/8 +20, playup +20, site Registration: 09/15: 7:30am - 8:45am. You can pay the early entry GMs/IMs/NMs - $0 by 5/1. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. JUNE 22 fee with PayPal until registration end time on Saturday. gpylant@ , Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) MAY 13 gmail.com. Join online: http://memphischessclub.homestead.com/ See Nevada. , Mother’s Day special: Mom & Child Championship (PK- 12; 5SS, G/30 d5) Quintrell_Memorial.html JUNE 23-24 , International Youth Championship (NV) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Special commemorative See Nevada. trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg 9:30-9:45a. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) Games: 10a - 5p. EF: 44 (mother & child team), 59 after 5/4. Info: Regional See Grand Prix. http://BayAreaChess.com/parentsday. W. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Ye Olde Pueblo Open and Scholastics MAY 13, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) ALABAMA See Grand Prix. Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. A State Championship Event! Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 5/8. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com MAY 5-6, 2018 Alabama Senior State Chess Championship ARKANSAS /signature. W. Open to age 50 and older (born before 5 May 1968). 5SS, Game/90 + JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) MAY 13, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 10 second increment. Location: Miracle Minds Academy, 1837 Mont- Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA gomery Hwy., Suite #111, Hoover, AL 35244. Round times: Saturday - See Nationals. JUNE 22-24 94583. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg 9-9:15a. Games: 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM, Sunday - 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM. USCF and ACF , 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 42 after 5/8. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ required for Alabama Residents. EF: $30 by April 28, 2018, $40 Later See Nationals. signature. W. and at site. $12 for UnRated Players. For online Registration and JUNE 22-24 , 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) MAY 18-20 OR 19-20, Women’s Western States Regional Payment refer to:https://www.reg4chess.com/register.asp?tid=1175. See Louisiana. Questions: [email protected]. See Grand Prix. JULY 13-15 , Kansas Open (KS) MAY 19, Milpitas Quick$wiss (4xG/45 d5) MAY 25-27 OR 26-27, 2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State See Grand Prix. Championship (GA) NEW ADDRESS: 372 Turquoise St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,300 See Grand Prix. b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200- 100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. May 18 Supp & TD JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds. 9-11-12:45-2:30. EF: 49, Econ 39 w 1/2 prz. See Nationals. MAY 12, Foster City Luper$wiss90 (3SS, G/90 d5) after 5/14 +20, playup +20, GMs/IMs/NMs- $0 by 5/5. Info: JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) Foster City Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., 94404. Prizes: $1,300 http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. See Nationals. b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200- MAY 20, Cupertino Duper$wiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) 100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. May 18 Supp & TD Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% See Louisiana. disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-1-4:30. EF: 49, Econ 39 w 1/2 prz. after guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 5/7 +20, playup +20, GMs/IMs/NMs- $0 by 4/28. Info: http://BayArea JULY 27-29 OR 28-29 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. May 18 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: , 26th Annual Southern Open (FL) Chess.com/grandprix. W. 8:30-8:45. Rds. 9-12-3. EF: 49, Econ 39 w 1/2 prz. after 5/15 +20, See Grand Prix. MAY 12, Sacramento Duper$wiss (3SS, G/75 d5) playup +20 GMs/IMs/NMs - $0 by 5/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prizes: $600 b/40. 50% grandprix. W. ARIZONA guar. 1700+: $150-100, u1900 50. u1700: $150-100, u1600 50. May 18 MAY 20, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-12-3. EF: 43, Econ 33 w 1/2 MAY 19 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w , Unity Open Grand Prix Tournament Grand Opening prz. after 5/7 +15, playup +15, GMs/IMs/NMs-$0 by 5/1. Info: BayArea + score. Sched: Required Check-in 2:30-3p. Games: 3-5:30p. EF: 29, See Grand Prix. Chess.com/grandprix. W. 44 after 5/16 Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. MAY 25-28 , 2018 U.S. Amateur West Championship MAY 12, Sacramento Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) MAY 20, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) See Nationals. Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: players w 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) + score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 29, 44 + score. Sched: Reg 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after See Nationals. after 5/8. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 5/16. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATES Bay Area Chess Continental Chess GOLD Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 US Chess memberships during the 2050 Concourse Drive #42 Association current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become San Jose, CA 95131 P.O. Box 8482 a Gold Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a special list in larger type in Tournament Life 408-409-6596 Pelham, NY 10803 each month, giving the affiliate name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and website. 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MAY 26, Best of the West Kids’ Championship JUNE 23-24, International Youth Championship (NV) a free gift. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1/2 Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Trophies: See Nevada. collections. Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 or Top 5 schools & Top 5 clubs in all sections combined & Top 10 players www.LAChessClub.com. JULY 6-8 OR 7-8, 2018 Sacramento Chess Championship w + score in ea section. 5 sections based on Rating: 1199-900, 899- See Grand Prix. MAY 5, 12, 26, LACC Saturday G/60 600, 599-300, under300 & unr. Sched: Reg 8:30-9a, 5xG/30d5, 4 separate events- 1 open section, 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica 9:30-11-12:45-2-3:15. EF: $43. After 5/24 +15, Play-up 10. Info: JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30/ ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2 EF). http://BayAreaChess.com/bestwestkids. W. Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. MAY 26-28 OR 27-28, Best of the West Class Championship AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, 9th annual Central California Open Parking: Free at BoA, streets, & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. www.LAChessClub.com. JUNE 2, Cupertino Quick$wiss45 (4SS, G/45 d5) AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) MAY 6, 13, 27, LACC Sunday G/60 Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 950. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. See Grand Prix. 4 separate events- 1 open section, 6SS, G/60 d5. 11514 Santa Monica 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50- Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30/ ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2 EF). 50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Mar 18 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. 8:30-8:45. Rds. 9-11-12:45-2:30. EF: 49, Econ 39 w 1/2 prz. after 5/27 CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN Parking: Free at BoA, streets, & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or +20, playup +20, GMs/IMs - $0 by 5/20. Info: http://BayArea THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB www.LAChessClub.com. Chess.com/grandprix. W. The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. * MAY 8, 15, 22, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club JUNE 3, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www.ValleyChess TUESDAY EVENINGS; (3-SS, G/1:55 d5) Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w + score. Club.com; Contact: [email protected]; Saturday & Sun- 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $20 - non- Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 5/28. days: 10 am-9 pm (Beginner/Novice & Intermediate classes + members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. 3 Tournaments each day – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: parking. Free coffee. INFO: (310) 827-2789. JUNE 3, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., MAY 19-20, 2018 Pourkashiyan Cup Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score. Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of See Grand Prix. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 5/28. Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) MAY 26, MDC Scholastics Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Note 5-SS, G/30 d2. TownePlace Suites Marriott, 10336 Richardson St., Loma JUNE 3, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) our monthly major tournaments. Also, we have the best Weekly Linda, CA 92354, Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to 2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w BLITZ tournament on Saturday nights at 6:30 pm!! top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after MAY 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, Every Saturday & Sunday 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds.: 9:30-10:45-12:30-1:45-3. 5/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. Chess 4 Juniors EF: $16 if received by 5/21, $20 door, SCCF membership required (13$ JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) 8 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag) Info: [email protected]. Ent: SCCF, 534 Via Zapata, Riverside, CA 92507. On-line entry: www.scchess.com. See Nationals. 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 1/2 MAY 26-28 OR 27-28 JUNE 21 EF, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & , 2018 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic , Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz asap; done by 4; Trophies & medals; All players receive prizes! See Grand Prix. Championship (BLZ) (NV) Prizes: Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free healthy refreshments. Info: (310) MAY 27, MDC Hexes See Grand Prix. 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@ LAChessClub.com. JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 3-SS, G/90 d2. TownePlace Suites Marriott, 10336 Richardson St., Loma , 2018 National Open (NV) MAY 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Sat Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) Linda, CA 92354 8-player sections by rating. EF: $21 if received by 5/24, See Nationals. 4 separate events- 7DSS, G/5 d0 (Blitz,14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica $24 door. $$ 40-20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds.: 10:15- JUNE 22, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). No 1:45-5:30. Ent: SCCF, 534 Via Zapata, Riverside, CA 92507. On-line See Nevada. prizes 1/2 EF. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Register at LAChessClub.com and receive entry: www.scchess.com.

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MAY 28, MDC Action Swiss MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1, 8th annual World Open 5-SS, G/30 d2. TownePlace Suites Marriott, 10336 Richardson St., Loma See Grand Prix. Senior Amateur (PA) Linda, CA 92354. $500 b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, U2100/ Unr MAY 25-28, 26-28 See Pennsylvania. $80, U1800 $80, Under 1500 $80. $20 if received by 5/24, $25 at , East Coast Open (PA) EF: See Grand Prix. JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) door. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds.: 10:15-11:30-1:15-2:30-3:45. Ent: SCCF, See Grand Prix. 534 Via Zapata, Riverside, CA 92507. On line entry: www.scchess.com. JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10, 24th Annual Northeast Open See Grand Prix. JULY 2-3, 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1 , Santa Monica Bay Chess Club , 8th annual World Open JULY 3 TUESDAY EVENINGS; (4-SS, G/1:55 d5) Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, Senior Amateur (PA) , 6th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - non- See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) , Potomac Open (MD) parking. Free coffee. INFO: (310) 827-2789. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 20-21 AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 , 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) JULY 2-3 , 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Nationals. , 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 21 , Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz JULY 3 Championship (BLZ) (NV) , 6th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAY 25-28 OR 26-28 JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open (PA) , 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 MAY 25-28, 26-28, East Coast Open (PA) JUNE 22, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) , Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. See Nevada. See Grand Prix. JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17 JUNE 23-24 JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2nd annual Peter Henner , 7th annual Continental Class , International Youth Championship (NV) Championships (VA) See Nevada. Memorial (NY) See Grand Prix. JULY 6-8 See Grand Prix. , Pacific Southwest Open JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open , Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 See Grand Prix. , 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 See Grand Prix. AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5, 17th annual Manhattan Open (NY) , 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, 9th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. FLORIDA See Grand Prix. AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual Boca Raton Chess Club Continental Open (MA) Friday night tournament games, one game a week for 4 weeks. COLORADO See Grand Prix. www.bocachess.com, 561-302-4377. MAY 25-27 OR 26-27 JUNE 20-21 , 2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State , 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Championship (GA) See Nationals. DELAWARE See Grand Prix. JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 , 2018 National Open (NV) MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Nationals. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 23-24 , International Youth Championship (NV) MAY 25-28, 26-28, East Coast Open (PA) JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10 See Nevada. , CFCC 2018 Orlando Sunshine Open & See Grand Prix. Scholastic JUNE 2-3, Leon Shulman Liberty Cup (NJ) See Grand Prix. CONNECTICUT See Grand Prix. JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th Summer Solstice Open MAY 18-20 OR 19-20, 26th annual New York State Open and JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, 7th annual Continental Class See Grand Prix. Senior (NY) Championships (VA) JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Nationals.

23rd annual PACIFIC COAST OPEN July 20-22 or 21-22, 2018 - $25,000 guaranteed prizes! 6 rounds, Airtel Plaza Hotel, Van Nuys CA (Los Angeles) - $119 room rates 6 rounds, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2- Mixed doubles bonus prizes: 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, day option, rds 1-3 G/45, d10), Airtel best male/female 2-player team rds Fri 12 noon & 6 pm, Sat 12 noon & 6 Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys combined score among all sections: pm, Sun 10 am & 3:15 pm. CA 91406. Parking $8/day, $12 including $1000-500-300-200. Must average 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am, overnight. Flyaway bus, LAX-Van Nuys under 2200; may play in different rds Sat 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:15 pm & 6 about $10 each way. sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm pm; Sun 10 am & 3:15 pm. Hotel rate: $119-119, 818-997- 7/21; prize limits do not apply. Half-point byes OK all (limit 2); 7676, reserve by 7/6 or may increase. Major must commit before round 2, Top 5 sections entry fee: $138 other sections before round 4. $25,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES: online at chessaction.com by 7/18, 3- In 6 sections: day $143, 2-day $142 mailed by 7/11, All: Bring set, board, clock if Major (1800/up): $3000-1500-1000- $160 at site (no checks, credit cards possible- none supplied. Re-entry (no 500, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, OK) or online until 2 hrs before round 1. Major to Major) $70. US Chess Junior top Under 2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE Under 1250 section entry fee: Grand Prix Points available. rated, 150 Grand Prix points (enhanced). All $50 less than top 5 sections fee. Entry: chessaction.com or Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. USCF membership required. See Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. TLA or chesstour.com for special rate. 10803. $15 charge for refunds. Under 1700: $1600-800-400-200. Unofficial uschess.org ratings Questions: chesstour.com, direc- Under 1500: $1600-800-400-200. usually used if otherwise unrated. [email protected], 347-201-2269. Advance Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, entries posted at chessaction.com (online plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Online entry $5 less to Southern entries posted instantly). Unrated limits: U1250 $150, U1500 California Chess Federation members. Blitz tournament Sat 10 pm, enter $300, U1700 $450, U1900 $600. Join/renew at www.scchess.com. by 9:45 pm.

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JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. See Grand Prix. See Nationals. JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Louisiana. See Grand Prix. See Nationals. JULY 20, 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) (NC) JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. IDAHO See Louisiana. JULY 21 JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 11th annual Chicago Class , 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship (NC) JUNE 20-21 See Nationals. , 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. JULY 22 AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) , 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship (NC) JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 See Nationals. , 2018 National Open (NV) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 26th Annual Southern Open AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) ILLINOIS See Grand Prix. MAY 5, 1st Annual Little Egyptian Summer Quick Chess Open (QC) INDIANA 5-SS, G/25 + d4. Southern Illinois University, Student Center, Cambria Room, 1255 Lincoln Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901. EF: $10, $15 after April MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago GEORGIA 30th or onsite. USCF membership required. Free entries for GMs and Open (IL) See Grand Prix. MAY 25-27 OR 26-27, 2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State IMs. Rounds: 10, 11, 1 pm, rounds 4 and 5 ASAP. One section. Prizes: Championship Open $100 1st place, U1600 $75. Trophies: 1st and 2nd place U1000, MAY 27, 7th annual Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) (IL) See Grand Prix. U800, U600 and 1st U400, U200 and 1-3rd place Unrated. Reg.: 8- See Grand Prix. 9:35am. Parking: Free parking in student lots. Info: sichess.org, MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) 618-203-0927, [email protected]. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 9, Northern Indiana Open See Grand Prix. MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28 , 27th annual Chicago Open 4SS, G/70 d5. Hilton Garden Inn, 3401 Plaza Ct., Elkhart, IN 46514. HR: JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10, CFCC 2018 Orlando Sunshine Open & See Grand Prix. $109 by 5/10. EF: $45 by 5/9, $50 by 6/3, $60 onsite, all $5 less to Scholastic (FL) MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) ISCA members. Reg.: 8:00-8:45AM. Rds.: 9am-12pm-3pm-6pm. Prizes: See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. $1200 b/40, $300-$200, A, B, C, D/below each $150, Top Senior (60+) JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th Summer Solstice Open (FL) MAY 27 and Junior each $50. Entries in advance at indianachess.org or mail to , 7th annual Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) 700 S. Main St., Elkhart IN 46516. [email protected]. 1 bye if See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Email: claimed by rd. 2, last rd. byes ineligible for prizes. JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Nationals. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 11th annual Chicago Class (IL) JUNE 16, 1st Annual Little Egyptian Open/Reserve See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-24 OR 23-24 4-SS, G/75 d5. Southern Illinois University, Student Center, Cambria , Castle Chess Grand Prix AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12 See Grand Prix. Room, 1255 Lincoln Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901. EF: $20, $25 after May , Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-24 31st or onsite. USCF membership required. Free entries for GMs and , 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 See Nationals. IMs. Rounds: 10, 1pm, 3:45, 6:30. Two Sections: Open: $300 1st, , 13th annual Indianapolis Open $100 2nd place. U1800 $100 1st place. Based on 10 entries. (60% See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) payout). Reserve: U1600: $100 1st, $75 2nd, $50 3rd place. $$G Guar- See Louisiana. anteed prizes for reserve. Reg.: 8-9:35am. Parking: Free parking in JULY 20, 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) (NC) student lots. Info: sichess.org, [email protected], 618-203-0927. IOWA See Nationals. JUNE 16, 1st Annual Southern Missouri Illinois Egyptian RBO MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago JULY 21, 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship (NC) 5-SS, G/30 d5. Southern Illinois University, Student Center, Cambria Open (IL) See Nationals. Room, 1255 Lincoln Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901. EF: $10, $15 after May See Grand Prix. JULY 22 31st or onsite. USCF membership required. Rounds: 10, 11, 1 pm, JULY 7-8 , 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship (NC) rounds 4 and 5 ASAP. Trophies: 1st and 2nd place U1000, U800, U600 , Des Moines Open (IASCA GP Qualifier) FIDE-RATED See Nationals. and 1st U400, U200 and 1-3rd place Unrated. Reg.: 8-9:35am. Parking: See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 26th Annual Southern Open (FL) Free parking in student lots. Info: sichess.org, [email protected], 618- JULY 13-15, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix. 203-0927. See Grand Prix.

11th annual Chicago Class July 20-22 or 21-22, 2018 - Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel $30,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES - extra ballroom added!

5 rounds, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day Unrated prize limits: $100 E, $200 3-day schedule: Reg. to Fri 6 pm, option, rounds 1-2 G/60, d10), Westin D, $300 C, $500 B, $700 A. rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Rated players may play up one 2-day schedule: Reg. to Sat 10 am, Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090. section. Unrated may enter A or below. rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun. 10 & 3:15. Free parking. Due to last year’s turnout, Mixed doubles: best male/female 2- Half point byes OK all, limit 2, we have added another ballroom! player combined score among all Master must commit before rd 2, others In 7 sections; no unrateds in Master sections $1000-600-400. Must average before rd 3. or Expert. No residence requirements. under 2200, may enter different sections, An Illinois Chess Tour event. register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/21.. All: No smoking. Bring clocks, sets, boards if possible-none supplied. JGP. Master (2200/up): $3000-1500-800- Top 6 sections entry fee: $128 at Hotel rates: $113-113-113-113, 500, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100 chessaction.com by 7/18, 3-day $133, 2- 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by bonus, top U2400 $1200-600. 150 Grand day $132 mailed by 7/11, all $150 at site, July 6 or rates may increase. Prix Points (enhanced). FIDE rated. or online until 2 hours before round 1. Unofficial uschess.org ratings Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000- Class E Section entry fee: all $50 usually used if otherwise unrated. 600-400. less than top 6 sections entry fee. A (1800-1999): $2000-1000-600-400. Re-entry (except Master): $50. Entry: chessaction.com or B (1600-1799): $2000-1000-600-400. All: No checks at site, credit cards Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham C (1400-1599): $1800-900-500-300. OK. Online entry fee $5 less to ICA NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. D (1200-1399): $1500-800-500-300. members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Questions: [email protected], E (Under 1200): $800-400-300-200, Special 1 year USCF dues with www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. trophies to top 3, top Under 1000, Under entry: see Tournament Life or chesstour. Entries posted at chessaction.com 800, Under 600, Unrated. com. USCF membership required. (online entries posted instantly).

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JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 11th annual Chicago Class (IL) versity of Maryland, Baltimore County’s chess team is a MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. perennial top-10 contender for the national championship. See Grand Prix. MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 11th annual Chicago Class (IL) KANSAS See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAY 25-28, 26-28 JULY 21-22 MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) , East Coast Open (PA) , 2018 Michigan Bottom Half Class Championships See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 2-3 JULY 27-29 OR 28-29 JULY 13-15, Kansas Open , Leon Shulman Liberty Cup (NJ) , 19th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, 7th annual Continental Class AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, Cleveland Open (OH) KENTUCKY Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) MAY 25-27 OR 26-27 , 2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1, 8th annual World Open See Grand Prix. Championship (GA) Senior Amateur (PA) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. MAY 25-28 OR 26-28 , 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MINNESOTA JUNE 2-3, 2018 Kentucky Open JUNE 30-JULY 1 , World Open Warmup (PA) MAY 19-20 See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. , 2018 U.S. Amateur North Championship JUNE 21-24 See Nationals. , 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) JULY 2-3, 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Nationals. See Grand Prix. MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago Open (IL) JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) JULY 3 , 6th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 , 11th annual Chicago Class (IL) , 46th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. See Louisiana. See Grand Prix. AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 , 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) JULY 4, 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ) (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MISSISSIPPI JULY 8, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) MAY 25-27 OR 26-27, 2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State LOUISIANA See Grand Prix. Championship (GA) See Grand Prix. MAY 25-27 OR 26-27, 2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open Championship (GA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 19th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) MAY 26-27, 2018 Louisiana Open AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International See Nationals. 5SS, G/120 d5, except for RD. 1, which is G/75 d5. SITE: Best Western See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) Plus, 125 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508. Free parking. To AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Louisiana. reserve by phone, call 337-235-1367 and reference Lafayette Chess Club See Grand Prix. and Louisiana Open. RR: $99.99 - $109.99 plus tax. REG.: Sat. 8:30-9:45. Rounds: Sat. 10am, 1:30pm, 6pm. Sun. 9am, and 1pm. Byes: One 1/2 MISSOURI pt. available if requested before 2nd rd. Prizes: 70% returned. 1st 200; MASSACHUSETTS 2nd 150. 3 person in each class or combined. $70. Entry/Info: Checks Friday Improve Your USCF Rating Night EF: MAY 12 The Kansas City Chess Club, 2 S. Water St., Liberty, MO 64068. 3SS, payable to Lafayette Chess Club. No electronic devices of any kind in , 2018 Keene Open (NH) G/30 d5 at 6:30PM (not 7PM as published in March CL) - every Friday Tournament Hall; no mon roi, no Ipad/Ipod Touch. Medically approved See Grand Prix. evening. Free Parking! Free Coffee! $10. Flyer at: www.kansascity- hearing aids may be used; bring supporting Medical documentation. EF: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! chessclub.com. Contact: Thomas C. Leblanc, 337-981-1821, [email protected] MAY 16, 23, 30, JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27, Wachusett CC “B” Divi- MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28 JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open sion Championship , 27th annual Chicago See Nationals. 7SS, G/100 d5. McKay Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg State University, Open (IL) 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual club dues. Reg.: See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open 6:30-7 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-6, limit two. Prizes: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Nationals. chess books to 1st, top U1800, U1600, U1400. George Mirijanian, Info: MAY 26, Show Me Classic US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345- 4SS, G/65 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Mary- 5011. www.wachusettchess.org. 5/16. Free parking. W. JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open Website: WEB: land Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: 5SS, G/90 i30 (Game in 90 minutes with 30-second increment.) Open to MAY 18-20 OR 19-20, 26th annual New York State Open and $10, $1 for annual members of the club if registered by 5/25. One Sec- all players ages 21 to 49 by start date of tournament (6/22/2018). Hilton Senior (NY) tion: Prize Fund: $205 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!! 1st Place-$50 New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504- See Grand Prix. 2nd Place-$30. $25 for 1st in each class: A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR. Reg.: 469-5000 (hotel is directly across from the New Orleans Int’l. Airport 10:00-10:45. Rds.: 11:00, 1:30, 4:15, 7:00. One 1/2 point bye available with free hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: $119 + tax for single, double, MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. in any round if declared before round 2. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint triple or quad – mention Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve by May 28 Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: 314-361- to assure group rate. Complimentary parking for all tournament attendees MAY 25-28, 26-28, East Coast Open (PA) CHESS [email protected]. and free basic internet in each room. Hotel hot breakfast buffet tickets See Grand Prix. MAY 26, The Liberty Open Play for Rating Event! discounted to $15 including tax and tip (usually $19.95 without tax and MAY 26-28 OR 27-28 tip) for hotel guests only. June 2018 USCF Supplement Ratings used. , 87th Massachusetts Open The Kansas City Chess Club, 2 S. Water St., Liberty, MO 64068. (Free See Grand Prix. SECTS: OPEN (U2200 & U2000); U1800/Unr. (U1600 & U1400). PRIZES: Parking) 3SS, G/60 d5. EF: $25 at Reg4Chess.com. $35 onsite. Reg.: 80% of Entry Fees. Two place prizes in each main section; one place prize JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10, 24th Annual Northeast Open (CT) 10AM Rd. 1 @10:30AM. USCF & KCCA Memb Req. Info: Ken at kcchess@ in each class section. EF: $60 by 6/1/18; $70 by 6/15/18; $80 thereafter See Grand Prix. gmail.com. Free Entry For ALL New and Unrated Players USCF Players! and at site; On-site Reg: Fri. 6/22 from 11am-1pm. Rds.: Fri (6/22): JUNE 23-24, Westford June Open JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) 3pm; Sat & Sun (6/23-24): 10am & 3pm. BYES: 1/2-point bye may be See Grand Prix. See Nationals. taken for any Round; limit of 2 half-pt. byes allowed but must commit to JUNE 28-JULY 2 any byes prior to the start of Round 3. ENTRIES: On-line registration, , 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) printable entry form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com See Grand Prix. See Nationals. or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, JUNE 30-JULY 1, World Open Warmup (PA) JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) MS 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit See Pennsylvania. See Louisiana. cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8 sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. , 46th Annual World Open (PA) JUNE 30, Missouri Novice Championship - A Rated Beginner See Grand Prix. Open Tournament JULY 8, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000. 4 MAINE See Grand Prix. rounds, Game in 60 d0. Location: Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065. Registration: 8:30-9:30. Round JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Times: 10am, 1, 3:45, 6:30. Entry Fee: $15 Paypal https://goo.gl/ xF72VV. MCA Required available onsite for $5, (O.S.A), No byes. Prizes: AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2nd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) based on 20: 1st $120, 2nd $75 3rd $50 plus medals. Entries/Info: Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. Entries/Info: Randy Merrell, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr., Lee’s See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) Summit, MO 64064, [email protected], 321-277-2751. Note: Sections See Grand Prix. can be combined for pairings if there is an inadequate number of par- AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5 ticipants in a particular class, though prizes and plaques are still given MARYLAND , 17th annual Manhattan Open (NY) out based on each class. See Grand Prix. MARYLAND CHESS TOURNAMENTS AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MD Chess runs scholastic tournaments 2 Saturdays per month , 48th annual JUNE 30-JULY 1, Missouri Class Championship 2018 from September through June & open tournaments 2 Saturdays Continental Open https://goo.gl/t3qtfw 5SS, G/115 d5. Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW or weekends per month throughout the year. Visit www.MD See Grand Prix. Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 888-377-0358. Prizes: $$b/10 per Chess.org to find tournament announcements, tutors, coaches, section M/X $250/$150/$100 A, B, C, D, U1200 $125/$100/$75. The & camps; register online for tournaments; & subscribe to MICHIGAN 2018 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each scholastic and/or open e-newsletters. MD scholastic players section. Registration: 8:30-9:30 Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun- who compete in the Varsity section (exclusively for players MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago 10:00-2:30. Entry Fee: $50. Paypal https://goo.gl/xF72VV On site - rated 1600+) of a MD-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the Open (IL) cash only. Max one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. USCF & MCA mem- $45,000 scholarship to UMBC awarded annually. The Uni- See Grand Prix. bership required, O.S.A., available on site. Fri Night Blitz June 29th

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9pm G/5 d5. Reg.: 8pm Ent. $10 Prizes: $$b/15 $50/$40/$30, 8pm MAY 12, ICA Super Saturday Quads A State Championship Event! Master Ken Jones Lecture. Entries/ Info: Randy Merrell, 5556 NW 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, MAY 20, NJ State South Girls’ Championship Moonlight Meadow Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64064, [email protected], G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tour- 4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053 (703) 989- 321-277-2751. Note: Sections can be combined for pairings if there is nament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: 6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to an inadequate number of participants in a particular class, though prizes $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@ South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, and plaques are still given out based on each class. icanj.net for more information. Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to JULY 13-15, Kansas Open (KS) MAY 18-20 OR 19-20, 26th annual New York State Open and NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: See Grand Prix. Senior (NY) 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email dgorman@darsemail. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 See Grand Prix. com or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first , 11th annual Chicago Class (IL) place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at See Grand Prix. MAY 19, 92nd Central Jersey Chess Tournament Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Road, Princeton. 3 rated sections – for the right to be the NJ representative at the National Girls Tournament See Grand Prix. Open, U1000, U600 – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/25 d5. 2 unrated sections of Champions. – Intermediate (K-8), Beginners (K-2): 4 rounds. Trophies to 1st-3rd MAY 25-28 OR 26-28 & top team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 5/17. $45 , 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) MONTANA on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: See Grand Prix. MAY 25-28, 26-28 JUNE 20-21 www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, [email protected]. , East Coast Open (PA) , 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Grand Prix. See Nationals. MAY 19, Hamilton Chess Club Quads MAY 26 JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., , U.S. Amateur K-8 East Under 1200 , 2018 National Open (NV) Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per 5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ See Nationals. Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. More 07960. If staying, for chess rate ($129 per night base), details at information: hamiltonchessclub.com or 609-758-2326 leave message www.njscf.org or book at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessMay or NEBRASKA or text 609-351-2437. W. call Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking during the MAY 19 day, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. walking distance, 30 JULY 13-15 , ICA Super Saturday Quads , Kansas Open (KS) 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: See Grand Prix. G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tour- Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten in each section. nament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first place. Registration: NEVADA $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@ Saturday, May 26, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP, with icanj.net for more information. lunch break after Round Two. EF: $30 if postmarked by May 16th. EF at JUNE 20-21 site $40 cash only. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry , 2018 U.S. Women’s Open MAY 20 See Nationals. , Westfield G/45 Quads & Ernesto Labate Library Dedi- fee. May Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 263 Acabonack cation JUNE 21 Road, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422. Email [email protected] for more , Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz New earlier time! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, information. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, Championship (BLZ) NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. mailing address, email address, phone number, section, grade level and See Grand Prix. Library dedication: 12:15 p.m. Register: 12:45-1:20 p.m. Those reg- entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open istering after 1:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:30, 3:15, 5:00 $32 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-18 until 5-24-18 at midnight. W. See Nationals. p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/ Events.html. MAY 26, ICA Super Saturday Quads JUNE 22, Youth Trophy Tournament 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, 5-SS, G/25, +5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort. Open to players age 14 & A State Championship Event! G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tour- under. 3 sections: Open, U1000, U700. Trophies top 5 in each section, MAY 20, NJ State North Individual Grades 9-12 Championship nament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: top 2 in each 200 point rating group and unrated. Must be 3 players 4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ (973) 219- $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@ eligible for each prize to be awarded. EF: $39 by 5/31, $50 later. Reg.: 6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to icanj.net for more information. Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at 8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-11:30-1-2:15-3:30. Youth Blitz: 6:30 p.m. ($20 by MAY 26-28 OR 27-28 5/31 $25 later). . njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: , 74th Annual U.S. Amateur East www.VegasChessFestival.com Championship JUNE 22 $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm , National Open Friday Blitz Sectionals (BLZ) and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for See Nationals. 7-RR, G/3, +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100-60 in each more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and JUNE 2 section of 8. EF: $30. REG.: by 10:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 11:00 p.m. www.Veg- , ICA Super Saturday Quads South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, asChessFestival.com. 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tour- JUNE 23, National Open Saturday Blitz Sectionals (BLZ) at the Denker Tournament of HS Champions. nament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: RR G/3, +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100-60, 2nd half A State Championship Event! $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@ $40, in each section of 10-12. EF: $30. REG.: by 9:30 p.m. Rd 1 at 10 MAY 20 icanj.net for more information. p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com. , NJ State North Individual Grades K-8 Championship 4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ (973) 219- JUNE 2-3, Leon Shulman Liberty Cup JUNE 23-24, International Youth Championship 6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to See Grand Prix. 6-SS, G/60 +5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at JUNE 3 In 4 Sections by age: 14 & Under Open, 14 & Under Reserve (under , NJ Children’s Chess School Open njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: New Jersey Children’s Chess School, 862 Degraw Ave., Forest Hill (Newark), 1000), 9 & Under Open, 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies to $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm top 10 in each section plus class and team trophies. 1st Place in each NJ 07104. 3-RR, G/45 d0, K-6, Reg.: 2-2:50PM. Awards: Trophies to ALL. and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for EF: $25 for registration by mail one week in advance, $30 at door Chess section wins a Computer loaded with valuable Chess Software and more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and hundreds of Videos, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. classes meet every Sunday 3-5:30PM. Info: Arkady Geller 973-483-7927 South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, or [email protected]. www.chesskidsnj.com. First round Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF $89 by 5/31, Website: 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative begins at 3:00PM. $99 by 6/20, $120 later. Half point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested at the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions. in advance. Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30, 10-1-3:30. Youth Blitz: JUNE 3, Westfield G/45 Quads 6/22 6:30 p.m. ($20 by 5/31 $25 later). HR: $69, $92 Friday and Saturday A State Championship Event! New earlier time! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, (800) 732-7117 Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 31; after that MAY 20, NJ State North Girls’ Championship NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. rates will increase significantly and there may not be any rooms 4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ (973) 219- Register: 12:45-1:20 p.m. Those registering after 1:20 will be charged $5 available. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to extra. Rounds: 1:30, 3:15, 5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. $35, onsite: JUNE 24 Entry fee: JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10 , National Open Sunday Blitz Sectionals (BLZ) $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm , 24th Annual Northeast Open (CT) 7-RR G/3, +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100-60 in each and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for See Grand Prix. section of 8. EF: $30. REG.: by 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 p.m. www.Veg- more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and JUNE 9, Princeton Charter School asChessFestival.com. South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, TOURNAMENT LOCATION: Princeton Charter School at:100 Bunn Dr., JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0; Swiss to 4 rounds. SEC- See Grand Prix. at the National Girls Tournament of Champions. TIONS: Open above 1000; U1000; U700; U300/Unrated. (sections will AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, 9th annual Central California Open (CA-N) A State Championship Event! be combined. Awards will be given to the top 3 in each section) Parental : The parents or another adult must be designated See Grand Prix. MAY 20, NJ State South Individual Grades 9-12 Championship Supervision Required 4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053 (703) 989- to supervise the student player between rounds. Schedule (will be 6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to South accelerated if possible) First Round: 12:01 PM. Second Round: ASAP. NEW HAMPSHIRE Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, NJ Third Round: ASAP. Fourth Round: ASAP. Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Schedule will be accelerated if possible. (*) Online MAY 12 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry , 2018 Keene Open fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, Registration $30 Only if register one week before: www.ChessKid- See Grand Prix. 12:30pm, 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to sNY.com/PCSChessProgram.htm. (*) Fee will increase automatically MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners to $35 if register later. On site registration the date of the event: See Grand Prix. from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 noon. Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: [email protected] Results will be posted online the same day JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be See Grand Prix. the NJ representative at the Denker Tournament of HS Champions. of the event! JUNE 10, Westfield G/60 Quads AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual A State Championship Event! MAY 20, NJ State South Individual Grades K-8 Championship 3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, Continental Open (MA) $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053 (703) 989- 6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], NEW JERSEY Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html. NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17 MAY 5 , 7th annual Continental Class , ICA Super Saturday Quads 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email dgorman@darsemail. Championships (VA) 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, com or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first See Grand Prix. G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tour- place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at nament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1, 8th annual World Open $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@ for the right to be the NJ representative at the Barber Tournament of Senior Amateur (PA) icanj.net for more information. K-8 Champions. See Pennsylvania.

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JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) 5:30 PM. EF: $25, ($22 for WCC members), send to Don Klug, 518 Sherman 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East See Grand Prix. St., Watertown, NY 13601. D. Klug 315-785-8800. Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $110-90. Top U- 2000, U-1500/unr. $60 ea. $35. Non-LICC members JUNE 30-JULY 1, World Open Warmup (PA) MAY 15, Marshall Masters EF(cash only): See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. +$10. UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 6:45 - 7:15 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. JULY 2 MAY 17 , World Open Monday Quad (PA) , Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES! JUNE 1 See Pennsylvania. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: , Marshall Quick Chess (QC) 6-SS, G/10 +3. ($250 b/25): $125-75; U1700: $50. $15; Non-MCC $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- EF: JULY 2-3, 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. See Grand Prix. 1.) GMs Free. 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: Rds.: JULY 2-3, 10th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) www.marshallchessclub.org/register. at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Pennsylvania. JUNE 1-3 MAY 18, Marshall Quick Chess (QC) , Marshall Weekend Open See Grand Prix. JULY 3, 6th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) 6-SS, G/10 +3. ($250 b/25): $125-75; U1700: $50. EF: $15; Non-MCC See Grand Prix. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. JUNE 2, Marshall G/50 (U2000) JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open (PA) 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC See Grand Prix. at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. JULY 4 MAY 18-20 OR 19-20 Rds.: Register , 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ) (PA) , 26th annual New York State Open and Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Grand Prix. Senior See Grand Prix. JUNE 2, TRM126 JULY 5, 6, 7, 8, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) Bethlehem Central MS, 332 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, NY 12054. Free. See Pennsylvania. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00. JULY 7 MAY 18-20, Marshall Monthly U2400 , World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA) JUNE 2-3, Leon Shulman Liberty Cup (NJ) See Grand Prix. 5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional See Grand Prix. JULY 8 , World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 3- JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Rochester Chess Center Saturday See Grand Prix. day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 1-day: Sun. 9-10-11am (G/25 Tournaments! JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open (MD) d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes; request at entry. Register 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- See Grand Prix. Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2nd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) MAY 19, Marshall G/50 (U1700) for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29 Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before , 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) Rd. 1.) 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. See Grand Prix. Rds.: Register JUNE 3, TRM234 Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Riverbank State Park Theater, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5 , 17th annual Manhattan Open (NY) MAY 20 Free to 1st 300. Preregister www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ 4/SS, G/30 d5. See Grand Prix. , 1st Annual Grace Church School Scholastic Tournament Format: 4-SS, G/40 d5. Sections: Rookie- Pre K- 1 (unrated, no clock), Check in by 9:15. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Primary- K-3 U600, Elementary- K-6 U1000, Championship- K-12 EF: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 8-12, 2nd FIDE World Junior U20 Chess Championship for $40 postmarked by May 1, $50 if postmarked by May 13 $50 by 12:00 PM JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, 36th Nassau Class Players with Disabilities on May 19th or onsite, Time: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM. Trophies to top 10 individuals 45/90, SD/30 d5. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 4- FIDE World Event. Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. Under the auspices and one team in each section. Grace Church High School, 46 Cooper Sq., SS. 6 sections. Master-Expert, EF: $36 by 6/1. $$ (256 b/8) 176, U2200 of the FIDE, US Chess, NJ Chess Federation. Main Sponsors US Chess New York, NY 10003. www.premierchess.com, www.facebook.com/pre- 80. Class A, U2000/UR. EF: $31 by 6/1. $$ (216 b/8) 144-72. Class B, Trust, Kind and other individual donors and supporters. August 8- mierchess. Inquiries to Evan Rabin at [email protected]. U1800/UR. EF: $26 by 6/1. $$ (176 b/8) 112-64. Class C, U1600/UR. 12, 2018 (arrival day August 7 and departing Day August 13). 7 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! EF: $21 by 6/1. $$ (136 b/8) 88-48. Class D, U1400/UR. EF: $16 by rounds Swiss System -time control Game 120, plus 5 seconds delay. MAY 23, 30, JUNE 6, 20, 27, JULY 4, Marshall Weekly Wednesday 6/1. $$ (96 b/8) 64-32. Class E/UR: U1200/UR, EF: $11 by 6/1. $$ (56 FIDE Rules. USCF and FIDE rated. Highest Rating for pairing purposes. 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; b/8) 56 All, EF: $7 more at site. Non-mem $10 more. 2 byes 1-4. Rds.: August ratings lists.Entry Fees: FIDE fee: $60 Tournament Entry Fee: U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1100: $100. EF: $40; 7:15 Mons. [email protected]. Reg.: 7-7:15 PM. Ent: Harold. $80 Per Player by May 15, $100 by June 15, $120 after June 15. USCF NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. Membership is required for USA Players. No half-points byes, only zero- before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! point byes. No on-site registration. Register at http://worldjuniorchess.com/ Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Free Training Available only for players participating in this event. August JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, JULY 2, 9, Marshall FIDE Monday/U1800 8-10, from 9am-2pm. Trainers Directors Dov Gorman and Beatriz Marinello. MAY 24, Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES! 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Championship rounds Schedule: Wed. Thurs. & Fri. rounds at 4pm; 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) Sat. 10am & 3;30; Sun. 10am & 3:30. Official Hotel & Playing site: $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill is located on 2349 Marlton person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 within 5 miles of Philadelphia’s Center Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: City. Closest airport Philadelphia. Cut off for group reservation “Chess www.marshallchessclub.org/register. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Educators” is on July 9, 2018. Make a reservation by using the fol- MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed lowing website:https://aws.passkey.com/e/49569746 or calling calling Open (IL) Night Chess! 888-233-9527 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST.Guest See Grand Prix. Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 room rates for both King and or Queen/Queen guestrooms $112 rate per Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members MAY 25, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) night.Organizers Beatriz Marinello Chief Arbiter Carol Jarecki and Deputy $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:20 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org. Chief Arbiter Martha Underwood. Consultants: GM Thomas Luther, Janelle See Grand Prix. JUNE 7, Marshall Guaranteed Action! Losoff and Sean Manross and Chief Press Officer Dora Martinez. For infor- MAY 25-28 OR 26-28 , 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) 4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC mation contact +1 917-553-4522, [email protected], Info@world See Grand Prix. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) juniorchess.com. MAY 25-28, 26-28, East Coast Open (PA) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; AUG. 10-12, International Mid Atlantic - FIDE & USCF Rated See Grand Prix. request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ register. See Grand Prix. MAY 26, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800) JUNE 8, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: 9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 See Grand Prix. $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non- AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour , 48th annual Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max Continental Open (MA) Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess See Grand Prix. MAY 27 club.org/register. AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26 , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500) , 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10, 24th Annual Northeast Open (CT) See Grand Prix. $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC See Grand Prix. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before JUNE 9, Marshall G/50 Open NEW MEXICO Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 27, 81st Binghamton Open Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) 4SS, G/65 d5. Cordisco’s Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, JUNE 9, Marshall Morning Action - Open See Nationals. NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. $500 Prize Fund b/16. EF: Open $40, Res.U1700 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC JUNE 23-24, International Youth Championship (NV) $35. Prizes: Open $150-$75-$50; Res. $125-$60-$40. Reg.: 8:45 - 9:15AM. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before See Nevada. Rds.: 9:30-12Noon-2:30-4:45. Bring clocks none supplied. Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 9-10-11am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at MAY 28 entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) , Marshall Memorial Day Action! See Grand Prix. 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25): $200-100; U2300, U2000, U1700: $75. EF: JUNE 9-10, 2018 Vermont Open (VT) $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg See Grand Prix. hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. JUNE 10 Max two byes; request at entry. www.marshallchess- , Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600) NEW YORK Register Online: 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: club.org/register. $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 31 MAY 12, 2018 Watertown Open Chess Tournament , Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES! Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 4 round-Swiss System Pairings, G/75+delay 10 seconds, Half pt. bye rds. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 1-3 available with advance notice. Sponsored by the Watertown Chess $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. person reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Club, see our web site at: www/watertownchessclub.com. Location: Amer- Rds.: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! ican Red Cross, 2d flr. Conference Rm., 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: JUNE 13-17 www.marshallchessclub.org/register. , 11th New York International - CHAMPIONSHIP NY 13601. A United States Chess Federation Sponsored Event, USCF mem- SECTION bership required. $125 Prize fund b/10 total paid entries. First $75, 2nd US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Only open to players currently rated 2000+ $30, & class $20. Registration: 8:30-9:20 AM, Rds.: 9:30 AM, 12:15, 3 and MAY 31, JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28, 4th Long Island CC June Open (USCF or FIDE). FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated.

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Prizes: $9,000 unconditionally guaranteed! $4000-2000-1000, U2400 JULY 5, 6, 7, 8, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE $500. Entry Fee: $200. Players not rated See Pennsylvania. See Nationals. USCF or FIDE over 2200: $300. GMs/Foreign IMs: Free. Local IMs: JULY 6, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) $125. $25 less for MCC members. All $50 more if received after May 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75; U1900: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC See Nationals. 31st. (Foreign players who play all 9 rounds receive $75.); Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Wed. 7pm, Thurs.— Sun. 11am & JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) Rds.: 1.) Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request 6pm. Two byes available, must commit before round 3; no byes available See Louisiana. at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. in round 9. FIDE GM/IM Norms possible; must play all rounds. Limited JUNE 30-JULY 1 JULY 6-8 OR 8 , World Open Warmup (PA) to 70 players! Register early! Playing site: The historic Marshall Chess , Marshall Weekend Open See Pennsylvania. Club. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. See Grand Prix. Register Online: JULY 8 JULY 7 , World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, 7th annual Continental Class , World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Championships (VA) JULY 20 JULY 8 , 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) See Grand Prix. , World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) See Nationals. JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17 See Grand Prix. , 9th Summer Solstice Open (FL) JULY 21, 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Nationals. JUNE 19 JULY 11, 18, 25, AUG. 1, 8, 15, Marshall Weekly Wednesday , Marshall Masters - NEW PRIZES! JULY 22, 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship See Grand Prix. 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1100: $100. EF: $40; See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 26th Annual Southern Open (FL) JUNE 21-24, 11th New York International - U2200 Section before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. See Grand Prix. 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Open to all players rated U2200 and unrated. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register No FIDE ratings over 2200. USCF Ratings used for pairings and prizes. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) JULY 12 FIDE Rated. Prizes: $8,000 based on 70 paid entries. $3000-2000- , Marshall Thursday Action See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: 1000, U1900: $1000-500, U1600: $500. EF: $200 if received by May AUG. 17-19, 2018 North Carolina Open 31st; $250 in June. Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Schedules: $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- See Grand Prix. 4-day: Thurs. 7pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:30pm & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 9-10:10- person reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: AUG. 17-21, 2018 U.S. Masters Championship 11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge with 4-day.Byes: Two byes available, See Nationals. must commit before round 3. Limited to 70 players! Register early! www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Playing site: The historic Marshall Chess Club. Register Online: JULY 13, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 b/35): See Grand Prix. JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1 $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: , 8th annual World Open Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Senior Amateur (PA) OHIO GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request See Pennsylvania. at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. MAY 3, Cincinnati Chess Club 1st Thurs. QC #2 JUNE 28 , Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES! JULY 14, Marshall U1900 Morning Action See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC MAY 4, DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in- Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: person reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Rds.: Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $15 ($10 Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. JULY 14 MAY 11 JUNE 28-JULY 2 , Marshall G/50 Open , DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) , 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) 4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: See Grand Prix. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $15 ($10 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. JUNE 28, JULY 5, 12, 19, 26, AUG. 2, Marshall Thursday Open Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. MAY 18, DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; JULY 15, Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds) (RBO) 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $15 ($10 before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. by Rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org/register Register Online: fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago JUNE 29, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Open (IL) See Grand Prix. JULY 15, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600) See Grand Prix. JUNE 30, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800) 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: MAY 25, DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $15 ($10 Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 1 See Grand Prix. , World Open Warmup (PA) JUNE 1-3 OR 2-3, 60th Gem City Open at the Dayton Chess Club See Pennsylvania. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2nd annual Peter Henner Memorial See Grand Prix. JULY 1 See Grand Prix. , Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds) (RBO) JUNE 7, Cincinnati Chess Club 1st Thurs. QC #3 3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 19th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix. ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. See Grand Prix. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & JUNE 8, DCC Friday Nite Quick (QC) JULY 27-29 OR 28-29 continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/ , 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) 4SS, G/24 +5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: register. See Grand Prix. 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $15 ($10 AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. JULY 1, Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500) , 17th annual Manhattan Open 4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, Cleveland Open (OH) JUNE 9, Toledo June Swiss Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before See Grand Prix. Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into multiple sections if enough players. See Grand Prix. EF: $20 by 6/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: JULY 2 , World Open Monday Quad (PA) AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 $450 b/25, $100-50, Class prizes TBD based on split. Ent: jagz47@hot- See Pennsylvania. , 48th annual Continental Open (MA) mail.com. 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. JULY 2-3, 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, 7th annual Continental Class See Grand Prix. AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) Championships (VA) JULY 2-3, 10th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania. JULY 13-15 OR 14-15 AUG. 31-SEPT. 3, SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, 140th annual NY State , 2018 Columbus Open (Open Section JULY 3, 6th annual World Open Action Championship (PA) Championship FIDE Rated) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open (PA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. JULY 14 NORTH CAROLINA , Toledo July Swiss JULY 4, 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ) (PA) Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. University of Toledo See Grand Prix. MAY 17, Charlotte Chess Center Third Thursday Rapid Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington See Grand Prix. Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into multiple sections if enough players. JULY 4, Marshall Independence Day Action! EF: $20 by 7/12, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25): $200-100; U2300, U2000, U1700: $75. EF: MAY 25-27 OR 26-27, 2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State $450 b/25, $100-50, Class prizes TBD based on split. Ent: jagz47@hot- $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg Championship (GA) mail.com. 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 11th annual Chicago Class (IL) Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess- MAY 25-28 OR 26-28 See Grand Prix. club.org/register. , 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. JULY 27-29 OR 28-29 JULY 5 , 19th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) , Marshall Guaranteed Action! JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10, 3rd Annual Carolinas Classic See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC See Grand Prix. Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, Cleveland Open Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, 7th annual Continental Class See Grand Prix. 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchess Championships (VA) AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) club.org/register. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.

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AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) mailed by 6/15, $60 at site. Late reg. 7/2 to 10 am, rds. Mon 11-2-5, Tue See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 10-1-4. Up to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before rd. 3. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12, 9th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- 2269. $15 service charge for refunds. JULY 3, 6th annual World Open Action Championship OKLAHOMA PENNSYLVANIA See Grand Prix. MAY 19-20, Frank K. Berry Memorial MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8, 46th Annual World Open See Grand Prix. Info at: www.mastermindschess.org. See Grand Prix. JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) North Penn Chess Club JULY 4, 7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ) See Nationals. Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) for schedules & info or 215-699-8418. JULY 5, 6, 7, 8, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) See Nationals. MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28, 27th annual Chicago 4 separate tournaments at Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) Open (IL) Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0. Prizes $$300 See Louisiana. See Grand Prix. guaranteed: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, MAY 25-28 OR 26-28 at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One JULY 13-15, Kansas Open (KS) , 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings MAY 25-28, 26-28, East Coast Open & prizes. $10 service charge for refunds. OREGON See Grand Prix. JULY 7, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) MAY 26, LVCA K-12 Scholastic Championships See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 5/21/18 AT SITE. Tro- JULY 8 JUNE 9-10 , World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) , Portland Summer Open phy’s- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, See Grand Prix. PCC, 8205 SW 24th Ave., Portland, OR 97219. Prizes b/40. In 2 Sections, UNR, $10-$20. Random Prizes each player. Rds.: 11:10pm & ASAP OPEN: 4SS, G/90;inc30, $$: 150-100. U2000-75. (U1800): 4SS, Reg.: Ends 11am. Site: College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, Potomac Open (MD) G/90;inc30, $$: 100-75. U1600, U1400, U1200/unrated-50 each. ALL: Bethlehem, PA 18018 Ent:Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA See Grand Prix. EF: 35, 25 for PCC members. US Chess membership is required. State 18018. Info: [email protected], www.lehighvalleychess JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 19th annual Pittsburgh Open membership is required for residents of OR, WA, and ID. Reg.: 9-9: club.org/. See Grand Prix. 45am. 10am and 2:45pm each day. 1 half point bye is available if Rds.: JUNE 2, W. Chester 1st Sat Quads AUG. 3-5 OR 4-5 requested before round 1. See rule variations and more at pdxchess.org. , 17th annual Manhattan Open (NY) Our 29th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. See Grand Prix. JUNE 20-21 , 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. AUG. 10-12 OR 11-12 See Nationals. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected] , Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 JUNE 2-3 , 2018 National Open (NV) , Leon Shulman Liberty Cup (NJ) AUG. 11-15 See Nationals. See Grand Prix. , 7th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. JUNE 23-24, International Youth Championship (NV) JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10, 24th Annual Northeast Open (CT) See Nevada. See Grand Prix. AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual Continen- tal Open (MA) JUNE 9 , MasterMinds CC Quads See Grand Prix. Esperanza Academy, 301 W. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 50th annual Atlantic Open (VA) NO TOURNAMENTS 1, 4. Info: mastermindschess.org or [email protected]. See Grand Prix. JUNE 10, Sunday Chess In Jasper Park and Picnic (3 BLZ AUG. 31-SEPT. 3, SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, 140th annual NY State IN YOUR AREA? events) Emmaus, PA (BLZ) Championship (NY) (3) 5-SS events, G/7 d3. Jasper Park Pavillion (Open 9am), 4960 Vera See Grand Prix. Cruz Rd. North, Emmaus, PA 18049. EF: $10 Cash each event, No adv ent. Prizes: Min. 50% Rtd. based on paid entries. 1st-60%, 2nd-30%, WHY NOT 3rd-10% AND ADD if 12 or more players”Top U1600”- $15, Top U1000 - RHODE ISLAND $15, more based on pd. Picnic: 11am-dusk. Reg Ends: 1, 3, 5 pm for JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) ORGANIZE ONE? each event. Events start: Rd-1: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm each. Info: 484-866- See Grand Prix. 3045, [email protected], www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 48th annual Do you need to go out of town for tour- JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17, 7th annual Continental Class Continental Open (MA) Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. nament play? Would you and others in See Grand Prix. your area like the convenience of an occa- JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1, 8th annual World Open SOUTH CAROLINA sional event closer to home? Organize Senior Amateur 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World MAY 25-27 OR 26-27, 2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State one! Open for location, rates, parking). Open to all born before 7/1/68 and Championship (GA) rated under 2210 or unrated. $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. See Grand Prix. It’s not much work to hold a small tour- Under 2210/Unr: $600-300-200, top U2010/Unr $350-200. Under MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) 1810/Unr: $500-250-150, top U1610 (no unr) $300-150, unr limit $200. See Grand Prix. nament, and there is little risk if you use EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/25, $93 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. 5-day reg. ends 6 pm 6/27, JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) a low-cost site and avoid guaranteed rds. Wed-Fri 7 pm, Sat 5 pm, Sun 10 & 3:15. 3-day reg. ends 12 noon See Nationals. prizes. You might even make a profit! 6/29, rds. Fri. 1 & 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) all rounds, limit 2 byes, must commit before rd. 3. Either a based-on Swiss with projected Special USCF dues: See Nationals. see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box JUNE 22-24 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted , 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). July official USCF See Louisiana. trophy tournament will virtually guar- ratings used. JULY 20, 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) (NC) antee taking in more in fees than you JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International See Nationals. See Grand Prix. JULY 21, 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship (NC) See Nationals. pay out in prizes. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 30-JULY 1, World Open Warmup JULY 22, 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship (NC) The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You 5SS, G/90 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). See Nationals. will receive the annual rating supplement Open to under 2100 or unrated (July official ratings used). Prizes $800 JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 26th Annual Southern Open (FL) guaranteed: $200-100-50, U1900/Unr $120-60, U1700 $100-50, U1500 See Grand Prix. and have access to the TD/Affiliate area $80-40. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9 am 6/30, rds. Sat 10, 2, 6, Sun 10, 2. One half point bye allowed if under 1700, otherwise of our website. two byes allowed; must commit before rd. 2. TENNESSEE JULY 2, World Open Monday Quad MAY 11-13, 2018 National Elementary (K-6) Championship Remember, you can both run and play 3RR, G/90 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). EF See Nationals. $25 (no checks). $60 1st each section. Reg. ends 9 am, rounds 10, 2, 6. in a small event. Many of them wouldn’t A State Championship Event! be held if the organizer/TD couldn’t play. JULY 2-3, 7th annual World Open Women’s Championship MAY 18-20 OR 19-20, 2018 Tennessee Senior Open See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/120 d5. Fair Park Senior Center, 1433 Livingston Rd., Crossville, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! TN 38555. Open to age 50 and older (born before May 18, 1968). EF: Want to know more? JULY 2-3, 10th annual World Open Under 13 Championship $25 if mailed by 5/12/2018 $35 later and at site. 3-Day: Reg Fri 2:00- 6SS, G/60 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for 3:30 PM. Rds.: 4, 10-4, 9-2. 2 Day: Reg Sat 8:00-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-4, 9-2. Contact Joan Du Bois at joan- location, rates). Open to all born after 7/3/05. In 4 sections. Open Section: (2 Day R 1 & 2 at G/60 d5). All times are CDT. Memb. Req’d: TCA $10, Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 1600/Unr; free entry in all CCA tournaments TN residents only. $$GTD: $150-100. $50-A/B, C/D, E & Below. Plaques [email protected]. We’ll be 7/13/18-12/31/18 to 1st. Under 1400 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 to top 2,Top Age 60-69, Top Age 70- 79, Top Age 80 & Older (plaques to Under 1200, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. TN residents only). Medals to all participants. ENT: Online at tnchess.us glad to help you be part of the Under 1000 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 800, free entry in all or send entries to Harry D. Sabine, PO Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. promotion of American chess! CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. Under 600 Section: Trophies INFORMATION: [email protected]. W. to top 7, top 2 Under 400, top Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments MAY 19-20, Bluff City Open 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. EF: $48 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $51 See Grand Prix.

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MAY 25-27 OR 26-27, 2018 Phillip Taylor Georgia State JUNE 23-24, International Youth Championship (NV) Championship (GA) See Nevada. VIRGINIA See Grand Prix. JULY 6-8 OR 7-8, 4th Austin Chess Club Summer Open MAY 20, Dulles May 2018 FIDE Rapid/USCF Quick Rated (QC) & MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. U1600 Open Quads See Grand Prix. JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. JUNE 2, Rea Hayes Open Chess Tournament See Grand Prix. MAY 25, 6th Cherry Blossom Classic Rapid! (QC) See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-15, 7th Annual Washington International (MD) Side Event to the 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (May 25-28). Wash- JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. ington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. See Nationals. One Section - Open: 5-SS, G/15 d10. $400 b/25 $180-90-50 TopU1400/ TopU1200 $40 each. $20 by May 24th online, Onsite $25 by 7pm. JUNE 22-24 EF: , 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) UTAH Rounds start 8pm and ASAP. Max 1 byes allowed at entry. More infor- See Nationals. JUNE 20-21 mation/Online registration: www.cherryblossomchess.com. Mail checks JUNE 22-24 , 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) , 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. (payable to Capital Area Chess) to Cherry Blossom Classic, Attn. Capital See Louisiana. Area Chess, PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Email info only: Anand JUNE 21 JUNE 30 , Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz Dommalapati, [email protected]. , John Hurt Memorial 15 Championship (BLZ) (NV) See Grand Prix. MAY 25-28 OR 26-28 See Grand Prix. , 6th Cherry Blossom Classic JULY 20 See Grand Prix. , 2018 U.S. G/10 Championship (BLZ) (NC) JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24 See Nationals. , 2018 National Open (NV) MAY 25-28, 26-28 See Nationals. , East Coast Open (PA) JULY 21 See Grand Prix. , Hot Summer Swiss JUNE 22 See Grand Prix. , Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) MAY 26 See Nevada. , 6th Cherry Blossom Classic Scholastic JULY 21 Side Event to the 6th Cherry Blossom Classic (May 25-28). , 2018 U.S. G/30 Championship (NC) JUNE 23-24 See Nationals. , International Youth Championship (NV) Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA See Nevada. 20166. 4-or-5-SS. Sections: K-12 Open, K-8 U1000, K-5 U800, K-3 JULY 22 , 2018 U.S. G/60 Championship (NC) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22 U600. K-12/K-8: 4-SS, G/45 d5; K-5/K-3: 5-SS, G/30 d5. $32 by See Nationals. , 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. May 21st, $37 by May 25th, $45 onsite. Trophies to Top 5, Other AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 13th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) Class Trophies and Medals. Onsite Reg. closes 9:30am. Rounds See Grand Prix. 10am and ASAP. More information/ Online registration: www.cher- VERMONT ryblossomchess.com. Mail checks (payable to Capital Area Chess) SEPT. 15, Oran Quintrell Memorial See Grand Prix. MAY 12, 2018 Keene Open (NH) to Cherry Blossom Classic, Attn. Capital Area Chess, PO Box 223582, See Grand Prix. Chantilly, VA 20151. Email info only: Anand Dommalapati, cbc2018@ capitalareachess.com. MAY 18-20 OR 19-20 , 26th annual New York State Open and MAY 26 TEXAS Senior (NY) , 6th Cherry Blossom Classic FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) See Grand Prix. MAY 25-28 OR 26-28, 73rd Annual Texas State and Amateur See Grand Prix. JUNE 2-3 Championships JUNE 9-10, 2018 Vermont Open , Leon Shulman Liberty Cup (NJ) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17 JUNE 20-21, 2018 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) JULY 20-22 OR 21-22, 2nd annual Peter Henner Memorial (NY) , 7th annual Continental Class See Nationals. See Grand Prix. Championships See Grand Prix. JUNE 21-24, 22-24 OR 23-24, 2018 National Open (NV) JULY 27-29 OR 28-29, 23rd Annual Bradley Open (CT) See Nationals. See Grand Prix. JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1, 8th annual World Open JUNE 21-24, 2018 U.S. Senior Open (LA) AUG. 16-20, 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19 Senior Amateur (PA) , 48th annual See Pennsylvania. See Nationals. Continental Open (MA) JUNE 22-24, 2018 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 28-JULY 2, 12th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Nationals. AUG. 31-SEPT. 3, SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, 140th annual NY State See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-24, 2018 Not-A-Junior-Not-A-Senior Open (LA) Championship (NY) JUNE 30-JULY 1, World Open Warmup (PA) See Louisiana. See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania.

7th annual CONTINENTAL CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS June 15-17 or 16-17, 2018, Westin Tysons Corner, Falls Church VA $20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND

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Michael Ainsworth Catcher, Johns Hopkins University Bluejays PHOTO CREDIT: JOHN KUTCHER

I REMEMBER BEING A FIFTH GRADER AT the 2009 SuperNationals IV in Nashville, Tennes - see, playing chess in a room with thousands of other eager kids. I was thrilled to be there, but I knew I was missing a weekend of Little League baseball games back home. As far back as I can remember, this was a compromise I would have to make. Baseball and chess have always been my two passions, and growing up was all about finding the proper balance between the two. It was at SuperNationals that I got a chance to see 17-year-old Robert Hess play. He won every game and dominated the K-12 section, only a week after earning his final grandmaster norm. I remem ber my dad showing me a New York Daily News article about Robert being the captain of his high school football team while still succeeding in chess. It made me realize that I could play both baseball and chess. I didn’t have to choose. Unfortunately, I never became a grandmaster, or even close, but the lessons I learned from behind the chessboard prepared me to become a collegiate athlete today. As a kid, one of my biggest thrills was getting on the train and heading down to the Marshall Much like chess, baseball is a Chess Club in Greenwich Village. You walked through those historic doors, entered the main humbling game. lounge, and you never knew who you might play. I can remember that intimidating moment when, as a 14-year-old expert, I saw I was paired against because I had a double-header baseball game 2007 U.S. Open Champion GM Michael Rohde. the next morning. I had nothing to lose that day, and luck was Ted Williams once said that baseball is the definitely on my side. only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of 10 and still be considered a FACING A GM good performer. Much like chess, baseball is GM Michael Rohde (2549) a humbling game. As a sophomore at Johns Michael Ainsworth (2097) Hopkins, I am currently a catcher for their Marshall Saturday Game 60 (2), New York, nationally-ranked baseball team. This is a goal New York, 09.22.2012 I have worked for my entire life. Baseball tends to take up a majority of my time, but when I (see diagram next column) BLACK TO PLAY get a chance, I head over to the Hopkins Chess My Best Move was 24. ... Nh3! threatening a Club where I continue to work on my chess fork with ... Nxf2+, and also threatening to a win while in time pressure. It was a great game. It was not always easy to find the perfect penetrate the position with ... Qd2 and ... Rd8. experience having the opportunity to compete balance between the two, but looking back, I After 25. Rxg5 Nxf2+, I won a pawn and built against GM Rohde. After returning home am incredibly happy that I chose to stick with up an advantage that I was able to convert to from the tournament, I went to bed right away them both.

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Reserve early! Chess rate $115-115, 215- If any post-event rating posted 6/30/17- PAST WINNERS 625-2900, may sell out by early June. 6/30/18 is more than 30 points over section Time limit: minimum, prize limit $2000. 1973 Walter Browne 1974 1975 5-day & 6-day options 40/2, SD/30, d10. Players with under 26 lifetime games 1976 Anatoly Lein 1977 John 4-day, rounds 1-2 G/60, d10, then merges. rated as of July 2018 official list cannot win Fedorowicz 1978 Peter Biyiasas 1979 Haukur 3-day U1200 & up, rounds 1-5 G/35, d10, over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 in Angantysson 1980 1981 then merges. U1600 through U2000. Igor Ivanov 1982 Nick de Firmian 1983 Kevin 3-day U900, 3-day Unrated: G/60, d10. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online Spraggett 1984 Joel Benjamin 1985 Maxim July official USCF ratings used (July entries posted instantly). $15 service charge for Dlugy 1986 Nick de Firmian 1987 FIDE ratings used for Open Section). refunds. Special USCF dues: see Tournament 1988 Maxim Dlugy 1989 Mikhail Gurevich Open to U1800 prizes & all plaques Life or chesstour.com. awarded at site, others mailed by 7/23. Bring set, board, clock- not supplied. 1990 Igor Glek 1991 Gata Kamsky 1992 Gregory Kaidanov 1993 Open through U1400 entry fees: Online 5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu to Sat 11 1994 Artashes Minasian 1995 Alex at chessaction.com, $318 by 5/15, $328 by am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. Yermolinsky 1996 Alex Yermolinsky 1997 6/30, $350 at site to 1 1/2 hrs before round 1 or 6-day schedule: Tue & Wed 7 pm, then Alex Shabalov 1998 Alex Goldin 1999 online until 2 hrs before rd 1. merges with 5-day. Gregory Serper 2000 Joel Benjamin 2001 Alex Open Section: All $100 more if not rated 4-day schedule: Thu 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 Goldin 2002 Kamil Miton 2003 Jaan Ehlvest pm, Fri & Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 & 4:30. over 2199 by USCF or FIDE. 2004 Varuzhan Akobian 2005 Kamil Miton U1200 Section entry fees: All $100 less. 3-day schedule (U1200/up): Fri 11, 1:30, 2006 Gata Kamsky 2007 Varuzhan Akobian U900, Unrated Sections entry fees: $68 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2008 Evgeny Najer 2009 Evgeny Najer 2010 online by 6/30,$80 at site. U900, Unrated: Fri & Sat 11 am, 2:30 pm Seniors 65/up: entry fee $100 less in & 6 pm, Sun 10 am, 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm. Viktor Laznicka 2011 Gata Kamsky 2012 Ivan U1400 & above. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in Sokolov 2013 Varuzhan Akobian 2014 Ilya Mailed entries, titled player entries: see last 4 rounds). Open must commit before round Smirin 2015 Aleks Lenderman 2016 Gabor Tournament Life or chesstour.com. 3, others before round 5. Papp 2017