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The Chess Kids Are All Right
By FM Mike Klein
14 CHESS TO ENJOY
Just Let it Go
By GM Andy Soltis
16 SOLITAIRE CHESS
The Great Fred Reinfeld
By Bruce Pandolfini
44 BACK TO BASICS
Dont RetreatReload!
By GM Lev Alburt
46 ENDGAME LAB
Pawn Plus
By GM Pal Benko
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6 COUNTERPLAY
8 FIRST MOVES
10 USCF AFFAIRS
50 TOURNAMENT LIFE
70 CLASSIFIEDS
71 SOLUTIONS
18 WIJK AAN ZEE 2012
Through the Eyes of the Victims
By GM Ian Rogers
GM Levon Aronian convincingly won the first super-tournament
of 2012, the 74th Tata Steel tournament in the Dutch seaside village
of Wijk aan Zee.
26 PROFILE
The Awonder Years
By Brad Rosen
On The Cover Eight-year-old Awonder Liang, a third-grader at Van Hise Elementary
School in Madison, Wisconsin, is arguably the brightest star to emerge
For tournament chess players,
on the American chess horizon in decades, and perhaps ever.
the chess clock is almost as
iconic as the pieces themselves.
And while digital clocks have 32 COVER STORY
become the clock of choice for
most players, there is just
Winding Down
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By Keith Ammann
This years rule changes may begin the last chapter in the history of
a good, old-fashioned, analog
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First Moves
ROCKVILLE, MARYLANDWhen players competed in the the Under 1400 section of the tournament.
Chesapeake Open here earlier this year, they didnt have to Five points would have secured a $500 prize, and 412 would
worry about splitting up the prize money or figuring out how have secured a $250 prize. By the fourth round, Pape was guar-
much the top prize would be. anteed to leave the tournament with at least $125.
Thats because the tournament featured a point-based prize I felt a little more relaxed in the last game, Pape said. I knew
structure that rewards players based on how many games I was going to get some amount.
they win, irrespective of how many other people won the same Its nice to know its not going to be up to tiebreaks or that
amount of games. you wont get kicked out of first place, Pape said.
Under such a payout scheme, perfect scoresand thus the I prefer this system because it rewards the higher scorer as
top prizesare highly elusive but not impossible. opposed to the someone that draws his last game to secure vic-
Tournament Director Mike Reganwho has used the point- tory, said Elan Rodan, a computer systems engineer from
based prize system at the Chesapeake in recent yearssays Fairfax, Virginia, who scored 412 in the Under 2000 section
the approach balances the risks between the organizer and netting a prize of $600 and frustrating Bruce A. Till, from
the players. achieving a perfect score of five pointsand a prize of $1,200
What I like best about it is that it is a compromise between in the final round.
a prize fund that is guaranteed and one that is based on Till, a Gaithersburg, Maryland-based chess instructor, said
entries, Regan said. With a traditional guaranteed prize fund, he favored the point-based prize system as well.
if the turnout is low the organizer loses money, and if it is high This way it rewards what you score, said Till, who won $300
the organizer makes money. for scoring four points. A score of 412 would have netted $600.
For the players, a low turnout is good since they will divide The other good thing is as soon as youre done you get your
the prize fund among a smaller group and have less ties, Regan money and youre out, Till said. You score what you score and
continued. A large turnout is bad for the players because they you get what you get. It doesnt matter what anyone else does.
need to get a higher score to win a prize and thus have a higher Not everyone is a fan.
chance of ending up tying for a prize and getting less money. Larry Saxby, a self-described chess junkie from Philadel-
However, with point-based prizes, attendance doesnt phia who played in the Under 2000 section, said he prefers prizes
affect the prize. based on place.
Instead, their payout is based only on the one thing they con- Its too tough to get first place, he said in reference to the
trol, how many points they score, Regan said. top prize. You gotta have 5 and 0. I dont like that. Its much
The approach carries pros and cons. more difficult than the normal way.
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The downside for the organizer is the payout is less pre- Others, such as Sathish Nath, a Rockville, Maryland-based
dictable, Regan said. The upside is that the average amount of chess instructor, says the score-based system promotes fight-
prizes you will pay goes up and down with the number of entries. ing chess. My preference is playing good chess, which this
Among the players, the point-based prize structure drew promotes, Nath said.
both praise and criticism. Regan observed that under the regular prize system, players
I like it, said Travis Pape, a Census Bureau worker from can agree to a draw in the final round and still take first place.
Alexandria, Virginia, who won $125 for scoring four points in You dont see that happening in this, Regan said. .
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By FM MIKE KLEIN
f you take away some vestiges of the early nineties, Chess
Kids could have been filmed today. Notable anachronisms
I include Jerger clocks, Chess Makes You Smart buttons and
Romanian protest flags with bowdlerized centers (in her brief
cameo, IA Carol Jarecki looks exactly the same). Now available
on DVD with a 30-minute follow-up piece, Director Lynn Ham-
rick shows us several chess constants. Parents still struggle to
balance motivation and pushiness. Girls are still mysteriously
underrepresented in scholastic tournaments. Pre-teen chil-
dren with missing teeth still make really adorable interview
subjects, even if they are precociously rattling off 20 moves of
Max Lange attack theory.
Chess fans with long memories will recognize many of the top
juniors featured in the documentary, which is set at the 1990
World Youth Chess Festival for peace in Fond du Lac, Wiscon-
sin. Most of them have left the chess arena completely, including
Nawrose Nur, Erez Klein (no relation), Victoria Fossum and
David and Andrea Peterson. Morgan Pehme and Josh Waitzkin
essentially have also, though their exploits were chronicled a
few years later in the film version of Searching for Bobby Fis-
cher, and the former also penned his fathers obituary in these
pages a few months ago. In all, only Judit Polgar is making a
career from the game.
Like Fred Waitzkins memoir-cum-Hollywood movie, Chess
Kids is not about the game as much as about tangential sub-
jects of parenting, competition and gender. Rarely does the
viewer even see an unobstructed position, and when we do, the
board is ancillary to the larger point. When Nur sits patiently
licking ice cream during an adjourned endgame (another sign
of bygone chess days), noted authors GM Pal Benko and IM Niko-
lay Minev lob variations back and forth. English player Joseph
Conlon, when he can sit still long enough to be interviewed, gives
several signature quips. When Hamrick begins a sentence with
the intention of Conlon finishing it, the young boy chastises her
in classic British brogue: Is that supposed to be a question?
The high-intellect comes crashing down a few scenes later
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Just Let it Go
By GM Andy Soltis
After Veselin Topalov began the 2008 the fatigue of playing 85 moves took their a light-square bishop cant go to a dark
World Championship match with two toll. But consider this example: square. (After Velimirovic apologized and
losses, he was asked at a press conference took back his move, the game continued.)
how he managed to deal with defeats. Mutual forgetfulness These instances are extreme, of course.
Generally I am good at forgetting, he said GM Michael Adams But we all have to deal with gaps in our
and laughed. GM Semion Dvoirys memory. There are times when masters
Forgetting is a part of chessfor good Biel 1993 help their memory by bending the rules.
or ill. Sometimes, as Topalov recognized,
forgetting is good. But at other times ... -+-+-+-+ Jotting it down
GM Eduard Gufeld
South by southwest
+-+-+-+p GM Lev Psakhis
IM Anatoly Donchenko -+-+kzp-+ USSR Cup 1982
FM Vladimir Fedoseyev
Russian Senior Championship 2001 zp-+p+-zpP r+-wqrvlk+
P+-zPp+P+ +l+n+p+-
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P+-+RmK-+ +-+-+-+-
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After 39. ... Ke6
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In his first interzonal tournament, 21-
-+-wQ-+-+
year-old Michael Adams became desperate
+-+-+-+- PzPL+-zPP+
with 40. f4??. After the obvious 40. ... exf3 tR-+QtR-mK-
e.p. followed by 41. N-moves Nxd4 he
-+-+-+k+
could have safely resigned.
After 17. Be3
tr-+-+q+-
But Black replied 40. ... gxf4?? instead. Blacks knight had moved four times
After 41. Nxf4+ White eventually created when play continued 17. ... Nb6!? 18. b3
White to play
White should win after 86. a7. Instead a passed a-pawn and went on to win in Nh7!?. White felt he should punish the
he played the astonishing 86. Qg4+???. 60 moves. With this fortuitous extra point exotic maneuvers. But he felt he had to
But Black didnt take the queen. He Adams qualified for a Candidates match remind himself: In order not to forget
replied 86. ... Kf2???. White won after 87. and became an international star. (O, my untrustworthy memory!) I began
Qxf5+ and a trade of queens. Why the double-blunder at move 40? to mark every move of a black knight on
What happened was a bizarre attack of Both players said after the game they the scoresheet with a circle, he wrote in
mutual forgetfulness. Both players sim- simply forgot about the en passant rule. the Latvian magazine Shakhmaty.
ply forgot which direction their pawns Even worse was an incident that GM His opponent became upset because he
were going. Dragoljub Velimirovic recalled at a sym- thought White was circling every move he
They mentally turned the board around posium during last years Mikhail Tal considered a mistake. In fact, Black could
by 180 degrees. White didnt push his Memorial tournament. Velimirovic made have protested that the circles were ille-
pawn to a7 because he thought it was a move against Tal in a team match more gal. FIDEs Laws of Chess, 12.3, states:
actually on h3, not a6. And when he than 20 years ago and got up to take a During play the players are forbidden to
played 86. Qg4+ he thought it was really stroll around the playing hall. He was make use of any notes ...
86. Qb5+. pleased with himself when Tal studied Forgetting and remembering play curi-
Black didnt take the queen because he the board for 15 minutes. I surprised ous roles when we calculate. In a way,
thought his pawn was coming up the Tal!, Velimirovic thought to himself. when you look into the near future you
board, not down. He thought he had to But it was my surprise when I returned are using your ability to forget about the
allow White to play 87. Qxf5+and wrote to the board of our game and saw that my position on the board.
it down as 87. Qxc4+. last move was bishop from d3 to g5! he For example, suppose youre trying to
Okay, you can say that old age and recalled. Both players somehow forgot that calculate three moves ahead, starting
with a move of your bishop from e2 to h5. White had moved his rook from h1 to when he begins to concentrate on board
To be able to see the future accurately you d1 eight moves before. But he left it men- three. When he gets back to board two, he
have to clear your mind of the mental tally on h1. To meet the (non-existent) has to retrieve the forgotten memory.
picture that had the bishop still standing threat of 36. ... Bxh1 he played 36. Be4?? But he needs empty storage space for
on e2. Otherwise you can fall victim to Bxe4+ 37. Qxe4 and resigned after 37. ... that. When George Koltanowski was train-
what GM/psychologist Nikolai Krogius Rxd1+!. ing for his record-breaking 34-board
called the retained image. You see vari- GM Alexander Grischuk solved a mem- blindfold exhibition in 1937 he tried to
ations in which the bishop can go to, ory lapse during the 2006 Melody Amber clear his mind of all chess positions. He
say, a6 because your memory erroneously in a simple way. In the blindfold games, the didnt want an old one stuck somewhere
tells you its still on e2. players would sit at computer monitors in his memory where it would interfere
Faulty calculation was the bane of the that showed a diagram with an empty with new ones during the exhibition. He
annual Melody Amber tournaments, in board. During Grischuks game against wouldnt even look at an empty chess-
which half of the games were played blind- Vassily Ivanchuk, he became confused board in the days before the simuland
folded. Heres one: about where his opponents pieces were. he became annoyed when his wife bought
Vasyas knight constantly jumped here checkered white-and-black linoleum for
and there, Grischuk recalled to 64 mag- their dining room.
azine. Koltanowski was later invited to the
The blindfolded leading the
He found a digital solution, literally: I Menninger Institute so their psycholo-
blindfolded
GM Sergey Karjakin placed one finger on the square on the gists could study his mind, according to
GM Boris Gelfand monitor where his bishop was and a sec- Reuben Fine. The psychologists werent
Melody Amber 2011 ond one performed the role of his knight. interested in his memory but in his abil-
Grischuk used his other hand to repre- ity to forget, Fine said. It is forgetting
-+-tr-+-mk sent where his own pieces were and which is the key to success in blindfold,
managed to avoid hanging material. He as in seeing chess, he wrote in The
+-+-+-zpp
-+p+-zp-+
gave touch-move a new meaning.
The general public thinks that when a
Worlds a Chessboard. .
master plays more than one blindfold
game simultaneously he is relying on a
+p+l+P+- Advance Delegate Motions (ADMs) for the
-+-+-wQ-zP great memory and what the Germans call delegates meeting at this years U.S. Open
aufmerksamkeitsverteilungthe ability in Vancouver, Washington are due before
wqP+L+-zP- to pay attention to several things at once. June 1, 2012. They can be sent to Cheryle
P+-+-+-+ But thats not quite it. The blindfold Bruce, c/o USCF, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville,
simul giver isnt thinking of all the positions TN 38557 or e-mailed to cbruce@uschess.
+K+R+-+- at once. He is using his ability to tem- org. Look for more information about the U.S.
After 35. ... Qa3 porarily forget the position on board two Open in the May Chess Life.
By Bruce Pandolfini
The 26th inductee into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame gives a lesson to an inaugural
inductee.
The best chess writer of all time may only after trying to guess it. If you guess threatening the e3-bishop and the e5-
have been Fred Reinfeld (1910-64). With correctly, give yourself the par score. pawn. Accept 1 bonus point if you saw it.
more than 100 titles to his name, he was Sometimes points are also rewarded for In this way Reshevsky clears d7 for his
certainly one of the most prolific authors second-best moves, and there may be queen knight to come out.**
in any discipline, though he did not write bonus pointsor deductionsfor other
solely about chess. His books range from moves and variations. Note that ** means
16. h3 Par Score 5
coin collecting to political theory, and that the note to Blacks move is over and This advance prevents Nf6-g4 and once
frankly he could have written about any- Whites move is in the next line.** again renews the threat to play e4-e5.
thing with style and panache. Even
though Reinfeld wrote mainly for instruc- 11. e4 Par Score 5 16. Nbd7
tion and entertainment, he was, contrary White expands in the center. The queen knight comes out and takes
to popular beliefs, one of Americas control of e5.**
strongest players in the 1930s and 40s. 11. Bg7
Witness the following demolition of the
17. Rae1 Par Score 5
great Sammy Reshevsky (Black) at the 12. f4 Par Score 5 This supports action along the e-file.
Western Open of 1932. Not knowing who White is already threatening 13. e5 (1 The intention is move the bishop off e3.
played which side, it would be easy to bonus point), and if 13. ... dxe5, then 14.
think that Reinfeld was Reshevsky and fxe5 Nfd7 15. e6, when 15. ... fxe6? 16.
17. Re8
Reshevsky was the misconceived Reinfeld. dxe6 Bxg2 17. exd7+ wins a piece. With this development, Black pays
But you be the judge. The game began: more attention to the e5-square, in an act
12. Nfd7 of overprotection.**
This prevents e4-e5. But for how long
and how does the queen knight come
18. Bf2 Par Score 5
Queens Indian Defense (E16)
Fred Reinfeld into play?** 18. Ng8
Sammy Reshevsky
Minneapolis, USA 1932 13. a4 Par Score 5 Now there are four black units directly
Reinfeld aims to discourage ... b6-b5. observing e5.**
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2
c5 6. d5 exd5 7. Nh4 g6 8. Nc3 h6 9. 0-0 a6 13. 0-0 19. e5! Par Score 6
10. cxd5 d6 Reinfeld was intending 19. g4; 20. Bg3;
14. Be3 Par Score 5 and 21. e5. Blacks last move has made
rsn-wqkvl-tr White continues his development. this problematical, so the only way to
+l+-+p+- play e5 is as a sacrifice.
14. Kh7
pzp-zp-snpzp Reshevsky temporizes, adding protec-
19. dxe5
The try 20. ... g5 fails to 21. f6+ Kh8 22. for 28. Bxf5 gxf5 29. Nxf5, forking queen
fxg7+ (1 bonus point). If 21. ... e4, then 22. and bishop.
25. Ref1 Par Score 4
White strengthens his f-file control. He
Nxe4 gxh4 23. Ng5+ Kh8 24. Qh7 mate (2 can simply answer 25. ... Nf5 with 26.
bonus points). Also rejected was 20. ... gxf5 Nxf5 Kxf7? (better 26. ... gxf5) 27. Nxd6+
28. gxf5
21. Nxf5 threatening 22. Nd6+ (1 bonus (1 bonus point). Theres also 26. Rxb7
Nxe3 27. Qf2; with either (a) 27. ... Nxf1
29. Qxf5 Par Score 5
point).**
28. Qf7+ and 29. Qxg7 mate (3 bonus White threatens mate in two by 30.
points); or (b) 27. ... Nf5 28. Bxf5 gxf5 29. Qf7+ (1 bonus point).
21. fxg6+ Par Score 5
The f-file must be opened. Rxg7+ Kxg7 30. Nxf5+ and 31. Nxd6 (3 29. Kh8
21. fxg6 bonus points).
25. Nxd5 30. Rf7 Par Score 5
Reinfeld threatens 31. Rxf8+ and 32.
22. Be4 Par Score 5
Threatening to take on g6, exposing 26. Rxb7 Par Score 5
Qh7 mate (1 bonus point). Also strong
the king (1 bonus point). The lines are similar to those of the (full credit) was 30. Qf7 Ne6 31. Qg6; and
previous note. Accept only 4 points part if 31. ... Nf8, then 32. Rxf8+, with mate
credit for 26. Bxd5 Bxd5 27. Rxg7+ Kxg7 next move. After the text, Reshevsky tried
22. Qd6
Black strengthens the defense of g6.** 28. Rd1. Also good is 26. Qb3 (full credit) to play 30. ... Ng6, which loses material
26. ... Nxe3 27. Rxf8+ Kh7 28. Qg8 mate to 31. Qxg6, but his flag fell before the
move was completed. So ...
23. Be3 Par Score 5
(1 bonus point).
The bishop returns to e3, clearing the
f-file. Black now has to take the threat to
capture on f8 into account (1 bonus point).
26. Nxe3
This forks queen and rook, but ...**
30. Black lost. .
23. Ne7 27. Qf2 Par Score 4
Total your score to deter-
Black finds more protection for g6. He Theres no time for 27. ... Nxf1 because mine your approximate
also eyes ... Ne7xd5. Accept 1 bonus point of 28. Qf7+ Kh7(h8) 29. Qxg7 mate. rating below:
if you so noticed.** Accept 1 bonus point if you saw this at
move 26. Total Score Approx. Rating
24. Rf7 Par Score 5 95+ 2400+
White pins knight and bishop, while
27. Nf5 81-94 2200-2399
preparing to triple on the file (1 bonus Black tries to clog the f-file, but White 66-80 2000-2199
point). has too much power accumulated against 51-65 1800-1999
f5.** 36-50 1600-1799
24. Kg8 21-35 1400-1599
Black unpins the bishop and attacks
28. Nxf5 Par Score 5 06-20 1200-1399
the rook.** White plays for mate. Accept full credit 0-05 under 1200
HIKARU NAKAMURA WAS THE DEFEND- low grandmasters, did the Armenian win 51. Ne6 h6 52. Rf8+ Ng8 53. f4 Qb2 54. Kh3!
ING CHAMPION after his breakthrough one of the worlds strongest tournaments
The king is not needed any more
win in Wijk aan Zee 2011 but after 13 so easily? A few responses are under the
Blacks king is in a mating net, with the
grueling rounds had concluded, it was photos and scattered through the text.
noose about to be drawn tight.
Aronian, 29, who had the 10,000 Euro Nakamura was a victim of Aronians
first prize and was celebrating with his indomitable will to win; a forced queen
girlfriend Arianne Caoili and members of sacrifice by Aronian leading to an endgame
54. ... Qa1 55. Bh5 Kh7 56. Rf7+ Kh8 57. Bg6
the Armenian-Dutch community in the which seemed destined for a draw. However
Nf6 58. Rf8+ Ng8 59. Bf7, Black resigned.
giant tent in the center of the village green, little by little Aronian made progress until
enjoying a traditional Dutch pea soup din- the diagrammed position was reached (see Fabiano CaruanaLev was clearly the
ner with the other players and hundreds directly below). best player. I don't think he was playing
of local villagers. at a new levelhe always was a very
Aronians first outright victory in Wijk strong player. He, Carlsen, Kramnik and
aan Zee, held January 13-29, was com- Tightening the noose Anand are all at a similar level. Here he
prehensive, a point clear of a field which GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM) was by far the best prepared player; his
contained the majority of the worlds best
preparation against me [was awesome] ...
GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2759, USA)
players, Nakamura and Gata Kamsky Wijk aan Zee 2012
among them.
It had been 15 years since two U.S. -+-+-+-mk
players had been invited to the Dutch
Symmetrical English (A34)
super -tournament and, though they +-+-+R+p GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM)
could not repeat the historic shared vic- -+-+Lsn-+ GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2736, ITA)
tory scored in 1980 by Walter Browne Wijk aan Zee 2012
and Yasser Seirawan, both performed +-+-wq-+-
well. One could argue that there were -+-+-sN-+ 1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 Nc6 3. Nc3 e5
actually three top American perform-
Playing for the Botvinnik set-up (... g6,
ances in Wijk aan Zee A, since Italian +-+-+PzPK
... Bg7, ... Nge7) which served Grischuk so
representative Fabiano Caruana was born -+-+-+-zP well in the Candidates matches in 2011.
in Miami and learned his chess in Brook-
lyn. +-+-+-+-
Following his victory, Aronian did the
4. e3 Nf6 5. d4 cxd4 6. exd4 e4 7. Ne5 Bb4 8.
After 48. ... Qe5
rounds of interviews with newspapers
Be2 Qa5 9. 0-0!
and television; everyone wanted some Only one White piece is not contribut- A gambit first played by the German
words from the player who had scored, as ing to the attack, so Aronian played ... GM Rainer Buhmann.
he said the best result of my life.
World number one Magnus Carlsen
49. Kh4! Qd4 9. ... Nxe5 10. dxe5 Qxe5 11. Bd2! Bc5 12.
was, as always, also a media favorite but Aronians point is that 49. ... Qb2 allows
Nb5 0-0 13. b4 Be7
few sought out the views of the also- 50. Kg5! Ng8 51. Bf5! and Black is helpless. Caruana improves on 13. ... Bd4 14.
ransthe players whose losses made Nxd4 Qxd4 15. Bf4! which left Buhmann
Aronians victory possible.
50. Bg4! Qe5 with a great endgame in a 2011 game.
So why, in the opinion of Aronians fel- Now 50. ... Kg8 allows 51. Rf8+!. 14. f4! Qe6
Levon played the best here, the most aggressive chess and
he deserved to win. However it is just one tournament. If he
keep doing this then he will be a very formidable opponent.
Lev has been known as a very solid player, winning a game
here and there, but here he played much more sharply and
was rewarded.
Hikaru Nakamura
As recommended by all computer pro- Rxf8+ Kxf8 22. Qb3 g6 23. Rb1 Bxa8 24. Gruenfeld Defense,
grams; 14. ... exf3 e.p. 15. Bxf3 is ugly for Russian System (D99)
Black.
Qb8+ Kg7 25. Qxa7
... and Aronian had a dominating posi-
GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM)
tion, though he almost let Caruana escape
GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2732, USA)
zppzp-wqpvl- ... but after ... Adopting the Queen's Gambit with
Black has been a way of improving my
-snn+p+pzp 19. b4 Nac6 20. Ne4 a6 21. h3 defensive skills, explained Aronian.
+-+-zP-+- White was slightly better and Aronian
went on to win in 58 moves (aided by a
4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bf4 0-0 6. e3 Nbd7 7. Be2 dxc4
-+-zP-+-+ number of Kamsky time trouble errors).
8. 0-0
zPQsN-vL-+- Aronian has plenty of experience with
Anish Giri, the 17-year-old local hero this position from the white side, since
-zP-+NzPPzP who started Tata 2012 well before falling Blacks 6. ... Nbd7 system has recently
+-+R+RmK- to the basement by losing five consecutive been adopted by GMs Viswanathan Anand,
After 15. a3 games, had a similar experience. Vladimir Kramnik and Boris Gelfand.
at the top of the world rankings, so was Faced with the apparently crushing
expected to be the star of Tata 2012. -+r+rvlk+ threat of 26. Qh5, Topalov decides to
However the Norwegian, after a strong +lwq-+pzp- exchange into an endgame which he
start which included a victory over Aron- knows should be tenable.
ian, fell back with a round nine loss to p+-+-sn-zp The barely human 25. ... Bd3!! turns
GM Sergey Karjakin. Carlsen then +p+-zpN+- out to be winning, meeting 26. Qh5
began taking crazy risks to keep pace with 26. ... Ne2+ and 27. ... Nf4. Both
with Aronian, most of which ended with -+-+P+-+ players probably thought that 26. Re1
Carlsen barely hanging on to a draw, +LsN-+-vLP would be an adequate answer, but
but the following game kept the spec- unfortunately for White after 26. ...
tators on the edge of their seats. Psn-+QzPP+ Ne2+! 27. Rxe2 allows 27. ... Qc1+!
+-+R+RmK- and 28. ... Qxh6, winning for Black.
After 20. ... Nxb2
Sicilian Defense, 26. Nxf7 gxf6 27. f4 Bg6 28. Qh4+ Kg7?!
Moscow Variation (B51) 28. ... Kg8 was safer, since after 29.
GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2835, NOR) 21. ... Nxd1 22. Bxf6 Nxc3 23. Qg4 Bxe4!? Nh6+ Bxh6 30. Qxh6 Bd3! White can
GM Veselin Topalov (FIDE 2770, BUL)
An immediate reply by Topalov, make a perpetual check but no more.
though with a little more thought he
Wijk aan Zee 2012
might have realized that 23. ... Re6 24.
29. fxe5! Ne4 30. Rxf6! Bc5+ 31. Kh2 Nxf6
7. ... c4 is the more common choice. Carlsen would have had to try 24. Black should hold this endgame, but
Nxh6+ Kh7 25. Nxf7 Qxf7 26. Bxe6 in the run-up to the time control drops
8. d4 b5 9. Bc2 cxd4 10. cxd4 Be7 11. Nc3 Qxf6 27. Bxc8 when John Nunn in the the a-pawn.
0-0 12. Bg5 h6 13. Bh4 Bb7 14. Rad1!? press room thought that White might
survive.
Rac8 15. Bb3 Rfe8 16. dxe5 dxe5 17. Bg3 36. Qf6 Be7? 37. Qxa6 b4 38. Qc4 Bf8 39.
Bf8 18. h3 Nb6 19. Nh4 Nc4 20. Nf5?!! g4 Kh7 40. e6 Bd6+ 41. Kg2 Be7 42. Qc7
GM Boris Gelfand (FIDE 2739, ISR) GM Teimour Radjabov (FIDE 2773, AZE) GM Boris Gelfand (FIDE 2739, ISR) GM Vassily Ivanchuk (FIDE 2766, UKR)
GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2759, USA) GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2769, RUS) GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2732, USA) GM Anish Giri (FIDE 2714, NED)
GM Vugar Gashimov (FIDE 2761, AZE) GM Teimour Radjabov (FIDE 2773, AZE) GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2805, ARM) GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2769, RUS)
GM David Navara (FIDE 2712, CZE) GM David Navara (FIDE 2712, CZE) GM David Navara (FIDE 2712, CZE) GM Boris Gelfand (FIDE 2739, ISR)
IM Tania Sachdev (FIDE 2411, IND) GM Hans Tikkanen (FIDE 2549, SWE) GM Sipke Ernest (FIDE 2606, NED) GM Pendyala Harikrishna (FIDE 2665, IND)
WIM Lisa Schut (FIDE 2290, NED) IM Sahaj Grover (FIDE 2532, IND) GM Lazaro Bruzon Batista (FIDE 2691, CUB) GM Daniele Vocaturo (FIDE 2545, ITA)
Read more from Wijk aan Zee by GM Ian Rogers on Chess Life Online at uschess.org, January archives.
The
Years
E I G H T-Y E A R - O L D AW O N D E R L I A N G , A T H I R D - G R A D E R AT
VA N H I S E E L E M E N TA RY S C H O O L I N M A D I S O N , W I S C O N S I N ,
I S A R G UA B LY T H E B R I G H T ES T S TA R TO E M E R G E O N T H E A M E R I C A N
C H ES S H O R I ZO N I N D EC A D ES , A N D P E R H A P S E V E R .
By BRAD ROSEN
I
n his most recent remarkable triumph, eight-year-old Top Age 8 player list by a wide margin. These celebrated accom-
Awonder Liang captured the gold medal in the Under 8 plishments have put Awonder on U.S. scholastic and junior
section of the World Youth Championships (WYCC) held chess maps.
this past November in Caldas Novas, Brazil. By doing so, Awonder has certainly caught the attention of those in the
Awonder became the youngest American player to win a training young prodigy business. Former U.S. Champion GM
major internationally sanctioned world chess champi- Yury Shulman, a highly regarded international player and
onship. Awonder won seven matches, drew one and lost one, trainer, runs some of the premier training camps in the nation
and had already clinched a first place finish on tiebreaks before for elite junior players, which Awonder has attended on a cou-
the final round. Additionally, Awonder already has two national ple of occasions. There is no doubt, he is a very talented boy,
scholastic championships under his belt (kindergarten and Shulman observed. Prominent Chicago-based junior trainer
first grade titles). Add to that, as a first-grader he won the high GM Dmitry Gurevich shares these sentiments. I have played
PHOTO: ERIC ROSEN
school section of the Madison School District Chess Champi- Awonder and my impression about him is very positive. He is
onships. Awonder is also the youngest player in U.S. history to not only a super talent but also a nice kid. FM Aviv Friedman,
attain an expert rating (2000 or higher), breaking the previ- who for 15 years has coached U.S. junior delegations at inter-
ous record by two months. Awonder had a USCF rating of national events concurs. As a long-time battle tested chess
2087 heading into the World Youth tournament, and leads the trainer extraordinaire to Americas best and brightest chess
youth, Friedman led the 64-player U.S. delegation in Brazil. school, the nurturing community inside and outside of chess in
After this event I became quite the believer in Awonder. He Wisconsin, Illinois and beyond, Awonder would absolutely not
is very good, and not even nine years-old!, Friedman said. be where he is today in chess. So the Awonder story is a collec-
With proper guidance and instruction he can go far. It would tive effort story.
be speculative now to guess how far, but he is sure worth
investing in to find out!
While its difficult to project just how far any 8-year-old
phenom in the world of chess might advance, in Awonders
T H E C OA C H ES
Awonder played his first tournament game in July, 2008 in
case, the sky appears to be the limit. At this juncture, Awon- the Chicago Class and took home a trophy in the U700 section.
der is in a league of his own ... at least among his He liked the logical part of the game right way, Will observed.
contemporaries. And if he is to be put in any league, that Starting some time in 2009, the boys got good quickly and I took
league would include the great young American players of the them to some professional coaches to try things out. These
current generation such as GM Robert Hess, GM Sam Shank- coaches included Ashish Vaja, IM Angelo Young, and GM Mes-
land, GM Ray Robson and yes ... even the ever magnificent gan Amanov. GM Amanov, a dedicated tournament player and
world-class super GM Hikaru Nakamura. But before seeing how trainer worked with Awonder soon after he returned from the
some of Awonders key stats and accomplishments line up World Youth Chess Championship in Greece. He was quite
against this crme de la crme of great American young chess impressed with his natural abilities and work ethic. Awonder
players, lets examine the forces and factors that have led to his never blunders, and is a hard worker. He plays very safe, very
incredible accomplishments. smart, and takes no opponent for granted, Amanov remarked.
I was amazed at how much chess knowledge Awonder was able
to soak up. Often times, the younger the player, the more their
MADISON, WISCONSIN brains can absorb. Young kids are not spoiled by the distractions
Great talent does not emerge in a vacuum. It is a function of of daily life filling their memories, but Awonders ability to com-
place and people, and is cultivated, supported, and nurtured. prehend complicated combinations and advanced chess concepts
Awonder was born on April 9, 2003 in Wisconsins state capi- is amazing. Amanov was also impressed by the active roles Will
tal, Madison, a vibrant and visually striking city in Americas plays in Awonders development. After Awonder finishes a
heartland. It is home to the University of Wisconsin, and is known game, Will would then immediately review it with Awonder. He
for its high-end cultural events and diversity. Also heralded as would also assist Awonder in deep preparation for his opponents,
the Athens of the Midwest, Madison has provided the fertile intel- Amanov observed.
lectual soil for Awonder to learn the game of chess, and for his In the months leading up to the WYCC tournament in Brazil,
natural chess talents to blossom. Will served as Awonders only coach due to financial constraints.
As chance would have it, in 2008 at the age of 5, Awonder, However, after arriving in Brazil, Awonder was suddenly sur-
and his older brother, Adream, then age 7, met up with a 10 rounded by Americas top youth trainers who were part of the
year-old at Van Hise Elementary school by the name of Brian U.S. delegation. GM Sam Palatnik was assigned to work with
Luo. At the time, Luo was the highest rated 10-year-old in the Awonder. At the onset, the two established a demanding train-
country (2077 USCF ). Luo struck terror in the heart of many ing regimen. Awonder and GM Palatnik prepared extensively for
Chicago area tournament chess players as he frequently trav- every match, and analyzed every game in detail immediately after
eled to Windy City environs to sharpen his chess elbows. its completion in the U.S. delegations team room, where all the
Before Luo packed away his chess set later that year to pur- coaches and players met to conduct post-match analysis. Palat-
sue other interests, he taught Awonder and Adream how to nik also put in quite a bit of extra time with Awonder, and the
move the chess pieces. After that, life for the Liang family two even worked together for a good chunk of time on the rest
was never the same. day, when many others chose to stay away from the chessboard.
It was a pleasure to coach Awonder. I prepared him for every
round in the tournament, analyzed his games and shared my
experiences, Palatnik said. Awonder is definitely a talented
T H E FA M I LY L I A N G young man, who also has the talent to listen. Of course, his
Awonder has also had the benefit of coming from a family where result at the World Championship was greatly satisfying for me,
chess is truly king. His father, Yingming (commonly known as Palatnik continued. Palatnik also witnessed Awonders fierce
Will) Liang is a strong A class player. He is as dedicated a chess competitive nature, his determination, and his desire to succeed.
dad if ever there was one. Will came to the U.S. from China to Awonder had won his first seven rounds. However, after round
attend the University of Wisconsin nearly 30 years ago, and for eight, Awonder was visibly upset as he entered the team room.
the past 15 years has had his own international trading busi- That only led me to one conclusion. I did not even want to ask
ness. In the past few years, Will has crisscrossed the country with the result, Palatnik recalls. So, we set on gently looking for the
his three sons, Awonder (age 8), Adream (age 10), and Able (age cause of the loss. Overall, the game was pretty well played, but
7), while Wills wife Liangxing Huang, and Angelva, his 4-year- at some point there was possibility to create a far advanced
old daughter have kept their Madison homestead warm. In the passed pawn on the kingside and Awonder could have won. He
short span of 3 years, Will has accompanied Awonder, and the did not, and the game was ... a draw. This result guaranteed Awon-
other boys at times, to 126 chess tournaments including the der a first place finish in the tournament on tiebreaks, and the
2011 WYCC in Brazil, and the 2010 WYCC event held in Porto title of the World Champion. Yet he was still upset that his win-
Carras, Greece. Awonder finished in ninth place in that tourna- ning streak had to be interrupted by a draw, especially since the
ment as one of the youngest players in the Under 8 section. win was so close. To me, this proves that Awonder is really a
While Will has served as Awonders main coach, manager, and fighter, and he can go forward in chess as far as he wants.
principal financial backer, he has intuitively grasped the notion In addition to GM Palatnik, other coaches in the U.S. delega-
that success has 100 fathers, and readily credits others for tion assisted Awonder with game analysis and provided their chess
playing important roles in Awonders success. Awonder has good wisdom and insights, especially as the tournament moved to its
intellectual curiosity and is very hard working. Our family has later stages. Senior FIDE Trainer and head coach Michael Kho-
been making sacrifices to help him, Liang notes. However, with- darkovsky helped establish training protocols and also frequently
out the kind of great support and understanding from his worked with Awonder. Other coaches, including FM Aviv Fried-
AWONDER LIANG
FACT FILE
E L E M E N TA RY S C H O O L comfortably discuss complex theo-
A N D LO C A L C O M M U N I T Y retical concepts across a broad
Madisons Van Hise Elementary number of topics.
School bills itself as a community of Despite his extraordinary native
diverse learners within an inclusive intelligence and monumental suc-
atmosphere, to assure maximum cess on the chess board, most
educational growth of all students. everyone who meets Awonder, finds
Learned to Play
The parents of many of the children him to be a normal, well-adjusted
Age 5
enrolled at Van Hise are affiliated and fun loving kidwhich is not
with the University of Wisconsin and always the case in the world of
Favorite Chess Books
many of the families, like the Liangs,
Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov young chess prodigies. He is very
have come to Madison from over- Part 1: 1973-1985; modest, and while he is self aware
seas. At Van Hise, excellence and Chess Duels by GM Yasser Seirawan; of his talent, Awonder displays no
diversity is celebrated in all its forms. arrogance whatsoever. In fact hes
Indeed, a visit to Van Hises website even shy to show off his trophies,
Chess Child by Gary Robson
(www.madison.k12.wi.us/ 034) and he wouldnt even bring it up
unless you asked, observed
Favorite Players
shows that the school provides a
nurturing setting for kids to learn Christopherson. Awonder has a
Mikhail Botvinnik,
and grow. Some of the comments
Bobby Fischer, great sense of humor and is very
from parents and students include: Anatoly Karpov, well liked by his classmates. Awon-
Van Hise Elementary School is great Garry Kasparov, ders love and enthusiasm for chess
for learning!, and The philosophy has been infectious as many of his
that every child will reach their full Van Hise classmates have also taken
Alexander Onischuk
potential is pervasive within the Van up the game. At the beginning of
second grade last year, only three
Favorite Chess Website:
Hise Elementary School environ-
ment, and finally, Van Hise is the kids in his class knew how to play
susanpolgar.blogspot.com
coolest school in Madison.
chessgames.com the game. By the end of the first
Awonder has been enrolled in semester, with Awonder acting as
Van Hise Elementary since kinder- the volunteer coach, nearly all 20
Favorite Books
garten and the school has played an Harry Potter (1-7) kids in class were able to play a
instrumental role in both Awon- game of chess. As Will points out,
ders chess achievements, as well as Favorite Movie this is the one of Awonders chess
his academic and personal develop- Terminator related accomplishments he is most
ment. Van Hise principal, Peg proud of. Chess sets are in abun-
Keeler, though not a chess player Interests Outside of Chess dance at Van Hise Elementary, and
herself, has recognized the role Swimming, playing on the beach, Awonder often leads chess related
chess can play in developing a activities during recess time. Not
childs academic and intellectual surprisingly, a good number of Van
reading, science, math,
skills. The schools staff has always Hise students have become regular
computer games
worked to accommodate the Liang chess players in their own right.
boys chess schedules where fre- When Awonder was playing in
His Advice for Chess Improvement
quent and prolonged absences are
Play chess with friends for fun; Greece, our second grade class was
sometimes involved. As a result, go to as many tournaments as possible totally excited and followed his
Awonder has been able to pursue and use the time to think hard when progress in every game, Chisto-
his chess activities without hesita- pherson added.
The Van Hise Elementary Com-
playing, because we have more fun when
tion or reservation, while still
performing at the highest levels in munity has done more than just
winning than losing; and having
his academic pursuits as well. Mrs.
a good and funny coach is helpful. cheer Awonder on. They provided
Keeler and all of the teachers have key financial support that allowed
done a great job with the boys. Awonder to attend the 2010 WYCC
Without this, Awonder would not be event in Greece. When it became
able to allocate so much of his time and energy to chess, and doubtful that Awonder would be able to attend the tournament
achieved so many fantastic accomplishments, Will said. in Greece due to financial constraints, the Van Hise Parent
Not surprising, Awonder is a top notch student and deep Teacher Organization (PTO) stepped up and established the
thinker in the classroom, as well on the chessboard. Awonder Send Awonder To Greece fund. Together with the Wisconsin
is very well rounded academically. He is a problem solver, with State Journal, support poured in from many in the Wisconsin
very strong mathematical skills and he is also very well informed community, enabling Awonder and Will to journey to Greece.
about current events, said John Christopherson, Awonders sec- Upon their return, the PTO held a large celebratory fundrais-
Wave Theory
By GM SAM PALATNIK
This game was played by undoubtedly talented, yet very young, and therefore, still inexperienced chess players.
That is why, in this games analysis, I would like to highlight their talent, rather then focus on any inevitable mistakes.
informed. When training young players, This is a good move. It was also pos-
zPRvl-zpqzPn
todays coaches hope that they have a sible to play 16. c4, for example 16. -+pzp-+-+
superior and close to photographic mem- Nxc4 17. Bxc4 bxc4 18. Rc1, which
ory when it comes to knowledge of rather would also gain an advantage. We have +-zP-vLP+-
lengthy opening theory. There is therefore to say that in the opening White has
a great temptation to catch your opponent received everything they were expecting, -zP-wQ-+KzP
in some sort of an opening variation or yet the game did not end there. +-+R+-+-
trick. We must remember that seven- or
eight-year-olds playing this game sim-
16. ... Nc4 17. Bxc4 bxc4 18. a5 Qb7 19. Kf2 After 30. Rb5
ply did not spend enough time training yet
0-0 20. Ra4
to receive full preparation. 30. ... Rd5!?
There is also a risk involved, in that -+r+-trk+ Here we see proof of talent! The sud-
a young player can get stagnant in his den gathering of pieces on the fifth rank
overall chess development while trying +q+-vlpzpp reminds us of an unexpected wave in
to memorize opening variations. Even p+Nzp-+-+ the ocean.
when such a player ends up with an
advantageous position with an estimate zP-+Pzp-zPn
+=, an unbalanced chess player might
31. b4?
not be able to materialize the advantage R+p+-+-+ White did not receive the tsunami
and finish the fight. warning and his position is simply
+-+-vLP+- washed off the board. If there was no
panic on board the ship, it might have
11. ... Nh5 -zPPwQ-mK-zP been possible to keep all of his earnings
Black is the first to enter unchar- by 31. cxd4 exd4 32. Rxc5 Rxc5 (or 32.
tered territory. The opening theory
+-+-+-+R
... dxe3 33. Rxd5 [33. Qxd5? Nf4+] 33.
competition could continue with 11. ... After 20. Ra4
... Nf4+ 34. Kh1) 33. Qxd4 Rxa5 (33. ...
b4 12. Ne2, and now 12. ... Nh5 or 12. Rc8 34. a6 [or even 34. Qg4 Ra8 35.
Nd5 Nxd5 13. exd5 Bf5. Things might have been simplified by
Qxf5 gxf5 36. Rd5]) 34. Qd8+ Kg7 35.
an exchange of queens. 20. Qb4 Qxb4
Bd4+ f6 36. gxf6+ Kh6 (36. ... Nxf6 37.
21. Nxb4.
Bxf6+ Qxf6 38. Rd7+) 37. Be3+ Nf4+ (37.
12. Nd5 Bxd5 13. exd5 Qc7?!
One more inaccuracy. Here, this ... g5 38. f7 Qxf7 39. Qxa5) 38. Bxf4+
Sicilian move is not so important. It
20. ... Rxc6
By sacrificing an Exchange Awonder Qxf4 39. Qxa5.
would have been better to play 13. ... Nf4
14. Bxf4 exf4 15. h4 h6. refutes the heavy burden of an unfortu-
nately played opening. Such a knight on
31. ... dxe3 32. Qc1
14. Na5 Nb6 c6 can be neither loved nor endured! If 32. Qxd5, then Nf4+.
This looks more favorable: 14. ... Nf4
15. Bxf4 exf4 16. Nc6 Ne5.
21. Rb4 Qc7 22. dxc6 Qxc6 23. Rb6 Qd7 32. ... Nf4+, White resigned.
Not deflecting to protect the pawn via Chess matches are not limited to
15. Nc6 Rc8 16. a4 23. Qc8. When your house is on fire, opening theory!
By KEITH AMMANN
What is that?
IF THE ANALOG CHESS CLOCK is more easily recognized and The Elegant Machine
evokes stronger associations than its digital cousins, theres a
good reason: Its had more than a century to embed itself in the
public consciousness.
The chess clock as we know it today was created in 1900 by
a Dutch clockmaker. A description appears in Scientific Amer-
ican Supplement No. 1566 on May 26, 1906:
A small clock designed especially for chess players has been
designed by Herr Veenhoff of Groningen. This apparatus is
composed of two similar small clocks, mounted side by side on
a wooden platform. Behind the clocks a mechanism is installed,
designed to be set in action and to stop according to the move-
ments of the players. It consists of a long double lever, pivoting
at the middle on a support fixed to the platform and is furnished
with a button at each of its extremities. ... When pressure is
applied on one of the buttons of the lever, the corresponding bal-
ance is disengaged, while the other continues locked until the
other extremity of the lever is depressed.
Top-level chess games had begun to lengthen dramatically in
the 19th century as players spent more and more time on
each move; a nine-hour game was typical. The trend peaked at
an 1843 match between Howard Staunton and Pierre St. IN 2011, U.S. CHESS FEDERATION delegates enacted two rule
Amant: their 21st game lasted 14 hours, earning a scolding changes that became effective January 1 of this year, that sug-
from the French master Alexandre Deschapelles and the propo- gest that the analog clock era is coming to an end. One change
sition that any rematch between the two should be played repeals rule 5Fa (Standard timer for sudden death), which
under a time limit. Similar complaints followed the first world allowed tournament directors to shorten the basic time control
tournament in London, 1851. Tournament organizers thus for players with delay-capable clocks by a number of minutes
began limiting players thinking time using 3-hour sand timers equal to the length of delay in seconds, to ensure that they
or recording secretaries who kept track of players time with received about the same amount of time as players without
pocket watches. In 1867, the Paris International Tournament delay. The other modifies rule 42D (Delay clock preferable in sud-
allotted players 1 hour for every 10 moves and fined players who den death) to narrow further the occasions on which an analog
exceeded this allotment 5 francs (equivalent to about 10 clock may be used and adds an analogous rule 42E for increment
today, or $13) for every 15 minutes of excess time. time controls. A player with choice of equipment may now use
Then Thomas Bright Wilson of Manchester, England, invented an analog clock only in games with no sudden death time, when
the tumbling clock: two small clocks mounted on a rocker, in both players have the same type of non-delay clock, or in a non-
such a way that while one was upright, the other would be delay time control (see sidebar, New Rules).
tilted, stopping the action of its pendulum. The clockalong with Some affiliates have gone even further. The Evanston (Illinois)
the rule that a player who ran out of time would thereby forfeit Chess Club, a Chicago-area club where Ive played in many a
the gamewas introduced at the London 1883 world tournament, tournament, has disallowed analog clocks at its events for
which was won by Johannes Zukertort over Wilhelm Steinitz. about the last two years.
By 1886, chess clocks were being marketed to the public, and Nearby, the North Shore Chess Center in Skokie, Illinois, side-
they underwent a series of refinements, including the addition steps the issue by supplying all equipment at its tournaments
of the flag, proposed by H.D.B. Meijer, secretary of the Dutch and providing only digital clocks.
Chess Federation, to remove any ambiguity about whether Five-second delay has been the USCF standard for sudden-
time had run out. (Even so, claiming a win on time would be death play since 1996, when rules 5E and 5F were enacted in
The Element of Uncertainty THE LOUD, MONOTONOUS TICKING [of the mechanical chess
TO A TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR (TD), beauty may be nice, clock] dins the ear of the combatant, diverting his attention from
but accuracy and fairness are mandatory. And like any machine, the game, if not unstringing his nerves and involving his fac-
an analog clock, even at its best, can only approximate the accu- ulties in hopeless confusion, wrote George Alcock MacDonnell
racy of a digital. in The Knights and Kings of Chess (1894). When I am heavy-
To Sevan Muradian, the proprietor of the North Shore Chess headed, I play slowly and at times cease altogether to think about
Club and a FIDE arbiter, thats the most important factor, my move in order to listen to the tick, which my little enemy
even more than whether a clock has increment or delay capa- grunts out as though it were pronouncing upon me sentence
bility. You can immediately see with your eyes when its ticking of death, and fain would hurry me on to an early grave.
down in the seconds, rather than watching the little flag go up The grave may soon be that of the analog clock itself. Jerger,
and waiting for it to fall, he says. It does make a difference to the top name in mechanical chess clocks, folded in the 1970s,
players, knowing exactly how much time they have. With an apparently because the owner committed suicide. The Swiss
analog clock, they dont knowdo they have 30 seconds or 20 watch company Heuer stopped selling chess clocks in 1980 when
seconds? Looping SA, the company that made movements for the clocks,
Braunlich identifies a finicky flag mechanism as the main went bankrupt. Borcherdt GmbH, the German maker of the
drawback of the BHB analog clock, an omnipresent accessory BHB, closed up shop in 2009 and sold the brand name to
from its introduction in 1950 until recent years. And, he notes, Texma Poland PPH, a supplier of game products; RCR Terry,
during a time scramble, rough treatment can cause the flag of manufacturer of the Rolland, went out of business in 2010. The
an analog clock to fall at the wrong moment. inexpensive regulation plastic mechanical chess clock sold by
As delay- and increment-capable digital clocks replace analog many U.S. equipment dealers and the Diamond quartz analog
as the norm, organizers including Muradian welcome this years (also sold as Royal Crest) are both made in China by the Ningbo
rule change, believing that its not fair to penalize players with Anbaote Industry Co., which also manufactures soccer balls,
a time deduction for having the most up-to-date equipment. silicone kitchenware and mosquito repellent wristbands.
Analog clock users may view the change as penalizing them Sales of analog clocks have declined sharply over the past
instead, giving them less total time than players with digital few years, according to Shawn Sullivan, managing director of
clocks receive, but its part of evolution and part of the [ongo- House of Staunton and USCF Sales. He reports that in 2011,
ing] improvement of the game and its conditions, Muradian digital clocks outsold analogs 4 to 1, and well over 90 percent
says. Youre not going to please everybody all of the time. of those analog sales were to schools and other organizations
Maret Thorpe and Tom Sprandel, the co-organizers and TDs seeking to buy equipment in bulk at the lowest possible cost.
of the Evanston Chess Club, decided about two years ago to At tournaments, he says, buyers now favor digital over ana-
require digital delay clocks at all their tournaments. No player log by about 30 to 1.
should have to lose a winnable endgame on time, Thorpe In 1993, analog clocks were everywhere in Searching for
says. If a player knows his stuff, a five-second delay is enough Bobby Fischer. But when Hlne enters the Ajaccio Open in Car-
to win a won game. To me, thats more in keeping with the spirit oline Bottaros recent Queen to Play (2009), there are no ticking
and intent of chess competition back before the days of sud- clocks; a DGT XL sits beside every board, and when the rounds
den death. Naturally, what makes a winnable endgame will vary begin, the clock presses fill the reverberant room not with
according to the strength of the players at a board, but thats white noise but with an irregular staccato, like popcorn pop-
the beauty of a delay or increment: It puts the result in the hands ping. The only analog chess clock in the film resides in the house
of the players. ... I dont want to be in the position of having to of Dr. Krger, the self-absorbed romantic, melancholy and tem-
peramental, who hasnt played in public in years. Neither one
either adjudicate someones game or find a stronger player to
do it for me.
Thorpe is talking about the complicated and controversial rule
has much time left. .
14H (Claim of insufficient losing chances in sudden death), See uscfsales.com for all of your chess clocks needs (both
which allows a player using an analog clock, with less than 2 analoggetem while you can!and digital).
Baffled by Benko
z 45 YEARS OF BEING z
By STEVEN B. DOWD
In the April 1967 issue of Chess Life, a column appeared by GM Pal Benko
that has had a profound effect on the chess composition community.
F
orty-five years ago this month, a many players involved in composing, Noam Elkies
new column started with little fan- something they probably never would Benko's Bafflers 1980
fare in the pages of Chess Life. have done without his column.
Called Benko's Bafflers, the
Noam Elkies
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author hoped that the column would be
the first of what I hope will be a long and +-+-+-+p
entertainingand I hope, instructive Noam Elkies is one of those phenomenal -+-mK-+-zP
series of columns for Chess Life. Perhaps multi-talented individuals. A world cham-
the best all-rounder of any generation pion and grandmaster in problem-solving,
+-+-+-+-
a grandmaster player, a grandmaster he quit playing competitive chess as a -+-+-sn-+
composer, and an analyst of both endings young man even though he was already a
and openingswith his own openings master, to pursue an academic career. He
+-+-zpp+-
named after him, no lessPal Benko has was the youngest winner of the William -+-vl-+-+
indeed provided us with all he hoped for Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition
and more. I don't plan to feature Benkos for undergraduates when he was 16 and
+-+-+R+-
own compositionsthat he has done so had a Ph.D. in math from Harvard at the White to play and draw
well in Pal BenkoMy Life, Games, and age of 20. He was the youngest full profes-
Compositions, Siles Press, 2003if you White looks lost, how can he stop the
sor of math ever at Harvard (he even
dont own a copy, you should. pawn from queening? He cant, and will
teaches a seminar on chess and math at
Many experienced composers took part even walk into the promotion check! 1.
Harvard), is especially well-known in proof
in Benkos column over the years, which Rxf3! e2 2. Rxf4! (threatens mate but
games, but has composed just about every-
started as a general problem column fea- places himself in check) 2. ... Bxf4+ 3.
thing. Once a chess prodigy, he has skills
turing directmates, helpmates, and Ke6!! (the point is that 3. Ke7? loses to 3.
in the big three areas we find prodigies
studies, and then, with time, graduated to ... Kg8!) 3. ... e1=Q+ 4. Kf7 Bxh6 5. Bg7+!
chess, math, and music. This little number
a studies column as a part of his Bxg7, stalemate.
was published when Noam was only 12
Endgame Lab articles. My focus in this Noam shared a sentiment with me that
years old, but what is especially fantastic
celebratory article will be on individuals I was common amongst his students, his
is that this was not his first published
consider to be students of Benkopeo- first exposure to Benko was not through
studythat was at age 11 in the Israeli
ple who learned the art of chess by the column but through the then revolu-
chess magazine Shahmat.
participating in his column. Benko not tionary Benko Gambit:
only encouraged composers; he also got (see diagram top of next column) The notion of sacrificing a pawn in the
Dan Meinking
e6 b5 2. e7 b4 3. e8=Q b3 4. Qe1+ (4. Qc6+?
allows 4. ... Kb4! drawing. The black king
-+-+-+-+ cannot be allowed to safely reach the a4-
Dan is a long-time USCF master from
b4-b5-a5 haven. If it does, the black knight
+-+-+-+p Cincinnati, and holds an FIDE master
becomes untouchable, and the a3-pawn
title in chess composition. He co-founded
-+L+-+-wQ can never be won by force.) 4. ... Kc2 Black
the internationally respected U.S. chess
must avoid losing the a3-pawn 5. Qf2+
+P+p+-+- problem magazine StrateGems and has
published over 400 problems. Here is
Qc6+ Black cannot avoid losing the a3-
Kd3 6. Qf1+ Kd2 7. Qf4+ Ke2 8. Qc4+ Kf3 9.
-+-+-sNN+ one of his Bafflers.
pawn in two more moves.
+-+-+k+- The second line, where he tries to queen
-+-+-+-+ Dan Meinking his own pawn: 1. ... Nb3+ 2. Kxa2 Nc1+ 3.
Benko's Bafflers, 1984
+K+-+-+- Qg6! (7. Qe4? Nd3 8. Qb7?? Nc5+) 7. ... Nd3
Kxa3 b5 4. e7 b4+ 5. Ka4 b3 6. e8=Q b2 7.
White to play and mate in three -+-+-+-+ 8. Qb6 Kd2 9. Ka3 and wins.
1. Ne2! (-) takes one flight, gives two, and +-+-+-+- Today Dan is discovering new ideas in
offers a second knight. -+-+-+-+ problem chess, including parry-series
1. ... Kg2 2. Qh1+! Kxh1 3. Bxd5 mate. which work like a traditional series-mover,
1. ... Kxe2 2. Qe3+ Kd1/Kf1 3. Nf2/Qf2 +-+-+-+- but allows for parry moves (responses to
mate. L+p+-+R+ checks) and Cap-zug, which is a prob-
1. ... Kxg4 2. Qf4+ Kh5/Kh3 3. Be8/ Qg3 lem in which one side is put into a position
mate. +-mK-+-+- where they are compelled to capture. Here
1. ... Ke4 2. Bxd5+! Kxd5/Kd3/Kf5 3. -+-+k+-+ is an example of a parry-series problem.
Extended star-flights, each of Whites
Qc6/Qe3/Qh5 mate.
+-+N+-+-
four officers is sacrificed in one of the four
Dan Meinking and George Sphicas
StrateGems 2009
variations, and the roster of eight mates
White to play and mate in three
includes only one symmetric pair (for Dan himself describes the ambush key
pser-h#14
Kh3/Kf1), not the three that the matrix (the bishop prepares to go to h5 to
suggests (d1/h5 and d3/f5 are asymmet- ambush the king) as shocking. 1. Be8! -+-+-+-+
ric). (1. Bc6? Ke1!) 1. ... Kxd1 2. Re4 Kc1 3. +K+-+-zp-
Re1 mate; 1. ... Ke1 2. Rg1+ Ke2 3. Bh5
This one is my favorite: mate; 1. ... Kf1 2. Bh5 Ke1 3. Rg1 mate, -+-+-+-+
a nice little inversion of moves between the +-+-+-+-
two variations at the end. Dan composed
(see diagram top of next column)
Yes, that is a mess of promoted bishops this one sans voir, without view of the -+-+-+-+
you see. Black is in check and has only board, a more common occurrence than +-sN-+-+-
one move to start: 1. ... Kh2 2. Bh1 Kxh1 one might think.
3. Bbd3 Kh2 4. Bac4 Kh1 5. Bab5 Kh2 Dan had a unique opportunity to co- -+-+P+-+
6. a4 Kh1 7. a5 Kh2 8. a6 Kh1 9. a7 compose with Benko. In a study with one +-+-+k+-
Kh2 10. a8=R Kh1 11. Rh8 mate. Do you line, which won 4th honorable mention in
see the wit in the above? It is also a fully the column in 1983, Benko found after
Black to play
Gianni Donati
and then White will mate him. The solu- cle about chess problems, were a solitary
tion runs: 1. ... g5 2. ... g4 3. ... g3 4. ... g2 5. pleasure. This was before personal com-
... g1=Q 6. ... Qg2+ 7. e4 (the first parry) 7. Gianni turned out to have the best stories puters and the Internet, so there was no
... Qb2+ 8. Kc7 Qh2+ 9. e5 (note how Black of all of Benko, and it seemed a shame to way to share my excitement and no way
helps the pawn forward with his maneu- ruin them with my own translationso to solve a problem except by dint of my
vers) 9. ... Qh7+ 10. Kc8 Qf5+ 11. e6 Qc5+ 12. I present his verbatim: own effort. If a problem stumped me, I had
to wait two months for the solution.
One of Pals articles challenged me to try
BELOW: The first column. The full column from April 1967 can be seen on Chess Life Online. my hand at composing, and when I began
submitting my efforts, the waiting became
agony. Instead of the immediate e-mail
response we have come to expect today,
back then news that a problem was
accepted or was cooked came in the form
of a postcard, often months after the prob-
lem was submitted. The delay was not
merely due to the mail; Pal was often trav-
eling abroad, not waiting by his post office
box in New York City. (One postcard began:
Back from Brazil after 7 months, soon
leave for Europe. Sure enough, there had
been a long hiatus between postcards,
and now I knew why.)
Pals postcards mixed encouragement
with honest criticism and helpful advice.
A problem inspired by a Benko helpmate
showing the black king making a cross
was horribly cooked. (I recommend to get
rid of the rooks and knight. In helpmates
every white piece should be employed in
every mate, but here not, only they mak-
ing cooks. Please study more helpmates
and try again. I took Pals advice to heart
and finally made my problem sound.
Gianni Donati
Benko's Bafflers, 1977
-+n+-+-vL
+-+-+-+-
-+-zp-mK-+
+-zp-+-+-
-zp-mk-vl-+
+-+-+-+-
qzp-zp-zP-+
wQl+-+-+-
Black to play and help White mate
in two (h#2; 4 sol.)
Robert Lincoln
the idea of 2. Qa5 mate; 1. ... c6 2. Qb6
-+-+-+-+ mate; but 1. ... Qf5! refutes. Try: 1. Be4?
with the idea of 2. Bd3 mates 1. ... Qf5 2.
+p+-zp-+- Bob Lincoln is well-known as the worlds
Bb7 mate, but 1. ... Qb8!
-zp-+-+-+ foremost composer of two-mover minia-
tures, author of the book series Fun with
vlP+pzPl+- Chess Miniatures, wrote a column for 1. Nc6! (idea: 2. Nb4) 1. ... Qb8 2. Nxb8 mate;
Chess Life for a few years called, Easy 1. ... Qb7 2. Qa5 mate; 1. ... Kb7 2. Qa7 mate.
Lmk-zP-zp-+ Does It, and is an inspiration to many of
+P+-+p+- us, as finding original ideas in minia- GM Benko, in many of his articles on
turesproblems with less than seven problems over the years, has stressed
economy. Bob appears to be one of his
PzPpmK-zP-+ piecesis not a simple endeavor. What is
+-+-vL-+- amazing is that he composes these not just most successful pupils in this area.
with an eye to mate-building (making
James Walters
problems with correct mates but little
White to move and not mate in three moves
1. e6 (not 1. exd6 e.p. This would imply thematic content) but often his problems
Blacks Bf5 is promoted and the original show multiple themes in the same man- Walters was a strong USCF postal player
from the Show-Me state; his last rating wins first place in most of the competitions Here your computer will probably tell
when active was 2262 in 1987. He was a he enters, and got his start in Benkos col- Richard Becker
very good study composer; Bill Jones, umn. He is a player, having won the 1st Prize, World Cup 2011
another successful study composer with a Oregon Junior Championship, and most
number of international awards to his of his studies look like real endings. -+-+-+-+
credit, once told me that the best way to get There is no doubt he will soon be a grand-
ideas for studies was by playing correspon- master in chess composition. I present zp-tR-+-+p
dence chess. Here are two of his studies; the first several of his Bafflers efforts and -+-+-+p+
first one Benko noted was a very game-like then his amazing first prize in the 2011
position. The means by which White extri- World Cup. +-+-+p+P
cates himself from the two blind pigs on the r+-+-zp-+
seventh is indeed baffling. Richard Becker
Benkos Bafflers 1983 3rd Prize +-+KzP-+-
James Walters (version) -+-+-+-+
Benkos Bafflers 1980
-+-+-+-wq +k+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+ +p+-+-+- White to play and draw
Kh1! Rxg2 3. Rxg7+!! Kxg7 (3. ... Rxg7 leads g5+? Kxg5 8. g7 Qd8+ 9. Kxb7 Kh6) 7. ...
to the same end) 4. Rg1 Rxg1+ 5. Kxg1 and Qd8+ 8. Kxb7 Qg5 9. Ka6!! and now Black As I noted, many of the established Amer-
Black cant stop the pawns. is in Zugzwang: 9. ... Qxg4 10. g8=N+ Kg5 ican composers took part in Benkos
11. Qf6+ Kh5 12. Qh6 mate. The underpro- column; I'll give a few examples. The first
Here Walters uses the familiar, but motion is a nice touch, and this indeed is by another dean of American problem
always attractive method of driving the looks like a real ending that could occur chess, Edgar Holladay, for years the best
opposing king into the corner. Again, the in practice. American-born composer, and one of the
black pawns appear unstoppable. few to earn an international title (interna-
Richard Becker tional master). When I looked at this first
James Walters Benko's Bafflers 1985, 2nd one, I was disappointedOh, the old
Benkos Bafflers 1980 Commendation knight trick againbut then realized
what Holladay had done.
-+-+-+-+ -+-+-+-wq
Edgar Holladay
+-zp-+-+- +-+Q+-+- Benkos Bafflers 1980
-+-zpR+-+ p+-vL-+-+
+-+P+-+- +p+k+-+- -+-+-+-+
p+-+L+-+ -+-+-+-+ zP-+Q+L+-
zp-+-+-+- +K+-+-+- -zp-+q+r+
-mk-+K+-+ -+-+-+-+ tr-+-+-+-
+-+-+-+- +-+-+-+- -+k+-+Nzp
White to play and win White to play and win +-zpN+-+K
1. Bb1! Kxb1 (1. ... a2 2. Bxa2 Kxa2 3. Here the goal is to invert the battery, so -+P+-+-+
Re4) 2. Kd2 a2 3. Re1+ Kb2 4. Ra1! a3 (4. ... the black king is driven all over the place: +-+-+-vL-
Kxa1 5. Kc2 and White mates) 5. Kd1,
White wins, Blacks hopes of queening
1. Bh2+ Ke4 2. Qg4+ Kd5 3. Qf5+ Kc6 4. White to play and mate in two
are now a distant memory.
Qe6+ Kb7 5. Qd7+ Ka8 6. Qd5+ Ka7 7. Qf7+
Ka8 8. Qf3+ Ka7 9. Qf2+ Kb7 10. Qg2+ Kb6 The key is 1. a8=N! which has the obvi-
ous threat of 2. Nxb6 mate. But that is not
Richard Becker
11. Qg1+ Kc6 12. Qh1+ Kd7 13. Qd5+ Ke7 14.
Bd6+ Kd7 15. Be5+ wins the black queen. the main idea; that is all the other mates
that arise when Black defends against this:
There is no doubt that Richard Becker of And then finally, his World Cup problem: 1. ... Rb5 2. Qd4 mate; 1. ... Rd5 2. Qa4
Oregon, an aerospace engineer, is Benkos mate; 1. ... Ra6 2. Qc6 mate; 1. ... Qd5 2.
most successful student. He regularly (see diagram top of next column) Nge5 mate; 1. ... Qxf7 2. Ne3 mate. Note
PLAYER-COMPOSERS
in Forcing Chess Moves regarding Mate in
Two problems: a genre which I specifically
designed to confound human biases, as
O. Aarhus
Kenneth Regan
you will discover if you become addicted to
Benkos Bafflers 1977
solving them as I have. As he notes, solv-
QvL-+-+L+ ing such problems give you what he calls Kenneth Regan is, as is our next subject,
+-+-+-+- computer eyes, the ability to see things a prodigy who eschewed professional
we would not normally see. chess for an academic career. He was
p+-+-+-+ one of our most promising juniors in the
+-+-+-+- Richard Kujoth is another player many 1970s. He has not turned his back on
of you are familiar with, although he chess entirely, in fact his website,
P+-sNpzP-+ never made master, he is well-known for
the famous game against Fashingbauer
http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/~regan/,
+R+pmk-sn- contains much interesting chess-related
(considered in many sources to be a fake, material, including that on computer
-+-+-+-+ but Kujoth has proven the veracity of the cheating. He notes, Answering Frederic
+-+-mK-+- game many times over) with only the first Friedels open request for help evaluating
ten moves given, all of them pawn moves Silvio Danailovs statistical allegations of
White to play and mate in three by White: 1. e4 c5 2. b4 cxb4 3. a3 Nc6 4. cheating in the 2006 Kramnik-Topalov
The play is extremely variation-rich match drew me back into chess as a
Nb6 9. c5 Nd5 10. b6 Qd8 and a later 1-0.
axb4 Nf6 5. b5 Nb8 6. e5 Qc7 7. d4 Nd5 8. c4
and has its share of sacrifices, with rook, research activity, and I now have several
He composed a few problems, but only published papers on my probabilistic
knight, and white-squared bishop all one study. If you are going to be known
being sacrificed: 1. Bc4! a5 (if 1. ... Kxd4 model of move-choice and skill evaluation.
for just one study, this is it: This underlies my anti-cheating work,
2. Ba7+ Kxc4 3. Qg8 mate; 1. ... Ne2 2.
Rxd3+ exd3 3. Nf5 mate) 2. Bxd3 Kxd4 (2. including private but official involvement
... exd3 3. Nc2 mate; 2. ... Ne2 3. Qxe4 in the Sebastien Feller case. When asked
Richard Kujoth
mate) 3. Ba7 mate. A very well-presented for his reminiscences about Benko, he
Benkos Bafflers, 1972. 4th prize-winner
problem, one I would love to have com- noted that it was a thrill to be published
posed myself.
R+n+-+q+ so early as a kid. His columns and
zpn+-+-+- Reuben Fines book drew me in to the
Bill Barclay is co-author, with Tom endgame, which I actually studied as
Sweeney, of the little-known book, Beauty
k+p+-+-+ opposed to the openings.
is Where You Find It, (Pageant, 1972) a +N+-wQ-+- He, like Noam, lists Benko as his most
simple and concise introduction to the important influence as a player. In fact he
chess problem art. It is relatively easy to
-+-+-+-+ has toyed with writing a column on the
find a good, cheap used copy of the book +-+-+-+p games that most influenced his chess
from various sites and if you have any education, all of them draws against
interest at all in learning the basics of
-+-+-+-zp Benko. Never having had formal lessons,
chess problems, I recommend it highly. +-+-+-+K these games shaped his development as
Here is one of Bills efforts from the first a player. Since he may someday still write
year of Benkos column. that article, I leave those to him to pres-
White to play
Kenneth Regan If the white king held d2, the simple 1. and also a sacrifice of a bishop, which
Benkos Bafflers, 1972 (Special Prize) Rxf4 would mate here. But if 1. Ke1?, would give the problem the additional
then 1. ... f3 and there is no mate in two, theme of a Phoenix, which is the rebirth
-+-+-+R+ so the need to control f3 and block the f- of a sacrificed piece by promotion. After
pawn comes from 1. Nf3!, and if 1. ... Kxf3 some weeks, I found the following:
+-+-+-+- 2. Qxf4 mate; 1. ... exf3 2. Re6 mate and
-+-+-+-+ finally 1. ... c2 2. Qa3 mate. Steven B. Dowd
Heilbronner Stimme 2007
+p+-+-+- It occurs to me that Benko has pro-
-zPp+-+-zp duced more university professors in his -+-+-+-+
students than many a professor himself.
+-zP-mK-+- Is it the studious approach he has always vL-zp-+p+k
P+-+-+pmk advocated towards chess? -+P+-zP-zp
Steven Dowd (?)
+-+-+-+- +-+-+R+P
White to play -mK-+-+-+
I hope the reader wont think it so much
1. a4 seems to win here as well, so it is +-+-+-+-
hubris if I add myself as a student of Benko.
probably best to consider the study after
I actually did not become involved in chess -+-+-+-+
the first set of moves: 1. Kf2 h3, and now
problems until 2004, as the mantra I heard
2. Rg3? g1=Q+ leads to stalemate, so 2. a4! +-+-+-+-
time and again when I began playing chess
was that they were bad for my game. Such
Kh1 (6. ... hxg2 and Black is mated in
bxa4 3. b5 a3 4. b6 a2 5. b7 a1=Q 6. Rxg2+!! White to play and mate in six
nonsense! Appreciating chess in another
two) 7. Rh2+! Kxh2 8. b8=Q+ Kh1 and now The solution runs 1. Rb5! Kh8 2. Rb8+
way must surely be one of the keys to real
the staircase maneuver of the queen Kh7 3. Bb6! axb6 4. c7 b5 5. c8=B! Kh8 and
mastery of the game.
begins: 9. Qb7+ Kh2 10. Qc7+ Kh1 11. Qc6+ now a discovered mate 6. Bf5 mate. Not a
As an author, I have only participated
deep problem, but one for solvers, which
in the Bafflers as part of the Endgame
is why I published it in a small column in
Kh2 12. Qd6+ Kh1 13. Qd5+ Kh2 14. Qe5+ Kh1
Lab, when I was trying to compose stud-
Qg3+ Kh1 19. Qxh3 mate . Germany, where the acclaim was great.
15. Qe4+ Kh2 16. Qf4+ Kh1 17. Qf3+ Kh2 18.
ies. One of the things I learned, and
At that age, I was still trying to figure Sometimes it is all about just composing
perhaps not quickly, was that I was not
out smothered mates. Sigh. what you love and hoping that readers and
a natural study composer, but Pal was
solvers appreciate your efforts.
always very helpful and even helped me
Stuart Rachels convert a few good idea, bad implemen-
Dont RetreatReload!
By GM Lev Alburt
As long as you have at least one (prac- only option was 16. ... Bxf4. (16. ... Bb7??
tical) chance in a thousand to save the 17. Bxe5 Qxe5 18. Nf6+).
Nd4 6. 0-0 Nxb5 7. Nxb5 d5 8. exd5 a6 9. Nc3
next round starts in two hours, one-in-a- r+lwqk+-tr 17. Bxe5 Qxe5 18. Nc3
hundred may suffice). 18. Qh6 would have been interesting
+p+-zppvlp but he could just retreat his queen to
-+-+-+-+ p+-+-snp+ g7. (Not 18. ... Qxb2 19. c3!)
Id prefer 18. Ng5closer to the black
+-+-+-+- +-zpP+-+- king.
-+-+-+-+ -+-+-zP-+ 18. ... Qd6 19. Qg5 Ra7 20. Re3 e5 21. Rfe1
+-+-+-wQ- +-sN-+N+-
-+-mK-+-+ PzPPzP-+PzP -+l+-trk+
+-+-+-+- tR-vLQ+RmK- tr-+-+-+p
-+-+k+-+ After 9. ... Nf6 pzp-wq-+p+
+-+-+-+- +-zp-zppwQ-
10. d3
-+-+-+-+
More accurate is 10. d4.
White to play
mating net. I did have a forced mate, but pzp-+-+p+ Our local club had split on if 24. h4 was
I did not see it. The continuation that I better than 24. b3. I felt that c4 was
saw and that I had planned to play would
+-zp-vl-+- already protected. I wanted to produce my
have lost for me, and if he had played just -+-+NvL-+ own threats.
one more move he would have seen that. Yes: 24. h4!.
So the lesson here is When is it too early
+-+P+-+-
to resign?
24. ... Bb7 25. Nf4
PzPPwQ-+PzP Using the pin on e5.
I really hope this is a good lesson and
hope people get something out of this
+-+-tRR+K
game.
25. ... Ree8 26. R3e2?
This move was slow and too defensive,
After 16. Rae1
has always told me Never give up! This you to send your most instructive
a4 40. Rg7+ Kh8 41. Ng5
Pawn Plus
By GM Pal Benko
resistance.
GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2802, ARM)
52. h6 Qc4 53. h7 Ke1 54. Qxf6, Black
GM Peter Svidler (FIDE 2755, RUS)
resigned.
Moscow, Tal Memorial 2011
57. exf5 gxf5 58. Bd8 Kf7 59. Bb6 Ke6 60.
Outside passed pawns Bxd4 Nxd4 61. Bxd3, Black resigned.
-+-+-+-wQ GM Vassily Ivanchuk (FIDE 2775, UKR) There is no defense against the passed
+p+-+p+- GM Peter Svidler (FIDE 2755, RUS) pawns on both sides of the board. White
pzPq+n+p+ Moscow, Tal Memorial 2011 only has to avoid the knight being sacked
for the a-pawn that would result in the
zP-+-+k+- -+-+-+k+ bad-corner (h8), bishop draw.
-+-+p+-zp +-vl-+p+- Connected Passed Pawns
+-sN-zP-+P -+-+-+p+ GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2800, RUS)
-+-+-zPP+ zpL+p+-+p GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE 2730, RUS)
Moscow, Tal Memorial 2011
+-+-+-mK- Psn-+-+-+
White to play
+P+-zP-zPP -+-+-+k+
The material is equal but the black -+-+-+P+ +-+-+-+p
king is in a rather odd location. p+-+-+p+
+-+-vL-+K
42. Qxh4!?
+p+-+-+-
The consequences of this knight sac are
White to play
hard to calculate. Players looking for a White has an extra pawn and the
-+-+-+-zP
calmer game would have chosen 42. Ne2. bishop pair, but the b-pawn is blockaded +-+L+-zP-
and the g-pawns are doubled. Whites
aim is to eliminate these factors.
42. ... Qxc3 43. g4+ Ke5 44. Qh8+ f6 45. -vl-+-zP-+
Qb8+
+-+-+-mK-
So this was the point of the sac. The far 45. Kg1 Nc2
advanced b-passed pawn is a permanent Black goes pawn-hunting. Reasonable
Black to play
danger as the white queen is free to con- would have been 45. ... f5 followed by White is in trouble. His only hope is in
tinue her assault. Kf7 since Bxb4 results in a drawn oppo- the opposite-color bishops.
45. ... Kd5 46. Qxb7+ Qc6 47. Qb8 Nc5 48. site-color bishop-ending.
35. ... Kf7 36. f4
A better try is 36. Kf1 Ke6 37. Ke2 fol-
Qg8+ Qe6
Another way is 48. ... Ke5 49. Qxg6
46. Bd2 Bb6 47. Kf2 d4 48. e4
48. exd4 Nxd4 49. Be3 Bc5! lowed by h4-h5. White has to trade his
Qd7.
kingside pawns in order to blockade or
give up his bishop for a draw.
49. Qxg6 48. ... d3+ 49. Kf1 Ne3+ 50. Ke1 Nxg2+ 51.
transforming his advantage into two Simpler was 38. Qe7 followed by Rb8
passed pawns far from each other. after which resignation is reasonable.
41. ... Bxh3 42. Kxd3 Bf1+ 43. Ke3 Kg4 44.
Kf2 Bb5 45. Bc3 Bc6 46. Be5 b5 47. Bb8 a6
48. Bc7 f5 49. b3 Bd5 50. Bd6 f4!
White could not stop his opponent from
41. ... a3 42. Bb1 38. ... Qa2 39. Rxc3? b1=Q 40. Rc8
After 42. Bb3 gxf5 43. Kc2 Be5 44. Be6 And Black resigned! Both players obvi-
creating another passed pawn. After 51.
Kd6! 45. Bg8 h6 46. Kb3 Bxg3 there is a ously overlooked that after 40. ... Qf1+ 41.
similar win as in the game. Bxf4 h4 52. Bd6 h3 53. Kg1 h2+ wins. Kxf1 Qa6+ 42. Kg2 Rxc8 Black could put
51. gxf4 h4 52. f5 Kxf5 53. Ke3 Kg4 54. Kf2 up still more resistance.
42. ... gxf5 43. Kc2 Kb4 44. Ba2 Be5 45. Be6
a2 46. Bxa2 Bxg3 47. h5 h6 48. Kd3 Ka3 49. h3 55. Ke3 Be4 56. Kf2 Bb1 57. a3 Ba2 58.
Bd5 b4 50. Kc2 Be5 51. Bb3 f4 52. Bd5 Bf6 b4 Bf7, White resigned. Mating Attack with Pawn
Liberating the black king with ... Bh5-
53. Kb1 b3, White resigned.
GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2758, USA)
... Kf5-... Bg4 also will win the a3-pawn
GM Michael Adams (FIDE 2734, ENG)
and obtains a third passed pawn which
Advanced Pawns London, 2011
ends all resistance.
GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2758, USA)
GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2826, NOR) -wqr+-+-mk
Moscow, Tal Memorial 2011
Pawn Race +-+-+-+p
GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2800, RUS) -+P+-zp-+
-+-+-+k+ GM David Howell (FIDE 2633, ENG)
zp-+-+p+p London, London Chess Classic 2011 +rvlP+-+-
-zp-+-+-+ -zpQ+-sNp+
+-+-+-+- -+-+-trk+ +-+-vLl+-
-+-zp-+p+ +-+-+pzpp -+-+-+-zP
+-+-+lzP- Q+-+-+-+ +-+-tRRmK-
PzP-+-zP-zP +-+-+-+- Black to play
White sacrificed (or possibly overlooked) Fails to simplify into a better ending. As
-vl-tR-zPKzP
a pawn earlier but unfortunately he faces +-+-+-+- 36. ... Qb6!? 37. Qc1 (Worse is 37. Bxc5
further disadvantages. Rxc5 38. Qd4 R5xc6!) 37. ... Bxe3+ 38.
Qxe3 Qxe3+ 39. Rxe3 b3 while 37. Bf2
White to play
Besides being a pawn up, the white Bxd5! 38. Nxd5 Qxc6 39. Bxc5 Rxc5 40.
33. ... Be2!
Thats all she wrote! This imprisons pieces are also on better squares. The Qxb4 Rxd5, or 37. Rxf3 gxf3 38. Kf2 Re8
the white king, with his own king soon to a- and b-pawn race starts with these 39. Ne6 Rxe6 40. dxe6 Bxe3+ 41. Rxe3
arrive on d3. Therefore White is forced to favorable conditions for White. Re5 42. Qb3 Kg7 yet this is too much to see
give away another pawn. in such a short time.
28. a5 Bc3 29. Rd5 Qc2 30. Qb7
Leaves the e-pawn unprotected for the
34. f4 gxf3 e.p. 35. Bf2 d3 36. Be1 Kg7 37. 37. Rxe3 Qb6 38. Rfe1 b3?
quick advance of the a-pawn. The tide has turned. Instead, 38. ...
Kf2 Kf6 38. Ke3 Kf5 39. h3 h5 40. Bd2 Bf1
Ra5 39. Kf1 Ra1 should have been tried
41. Be1
Two alternatives here are 41. h4 Kg4 or to evade the storm.
41. Kxf3 Bxh3, but the black bishop always
30. ... b3
After 30. ... Qxe4 31. a6 Qe8 32. a7 h6
gets free. Next step is to attack the a2-
33. Ra5 Qa8 34. Rb5 wins.
39. Qc3 Rf8 40. Ne6 b2 41. c7!, Black
pawn with the bishop, creating holes for the
resigned.
king to use to break through. All lines are A deadly thrust. Black resigned, since
worth studying.
31. a6 b2 32. Rb5 Qa4 33. a7 h6 34. e5 Kh7
35. Rb3 Qa2 36. h4 Kg8 37. h5 Qa5 38. Qb8 41. ... b1=Q 42. Qxf6+! leads to mate. .
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In most events, you dont have to win may be unavailable if not reserved several
Rating Classes
the tournament to win a prizeyou can weeks in advance, or if the block of chess
rooms is used up. Hotel-desk personnel If you enter by mail and cannot attend,
If You Must Withdraw
win a class prize as a top scorer of your
are often poorly informed about chess or must drop out of a tournament in
rating group, or a section prize in a sec-
ratesif that is the case, ask for the Sales progress, it is important you give notice
tion restricted to your rating group. These
Office or contact the tournament organ- before pairings are started, so no one is
rating groups are:
izer. deprived of a game. Mail entrants should
Senior Master - 2400 & up send withdrawal notices at least a week
beforehandphone any later than this. To
Along with a pen or pencil and your
Master 2200-2399 Class C 1400-1599 Class G 600-799 What to Take to a Tournament
withdraw by phone on tournament day,
USCF ID card (or current Chess Life),
Expert 2000-2199 Class D 1200-1399 Class H 400-599
call the site and ask specifically for the
take a chessboard, set, and clock if you
Class A 1800-1999 Class E 1000-1199 Class I 200-399
chess tournament. E-mail withdrawals
Some tournaments use different groups have them.
Class B 1600-1799 Class F 800-999 Class J 199/below
several days in advance are acceptable if
such as 1900-2099, and some have For prizes of $600 or more, bring your the TDs e-mail address is listed. Any
under prizes or sections including all U.S. Social Security card. If you have no later than this, both e-mail your with-
below a specified level. Social Security number, the organizer drawal and call the tournament site as the
must deduct 30% from your prize for the TD might not have access to his (her) e-
IRS (this includes foreigners). mail account. If you forfeit without notice,
You never lose your rating, no matter
Ratings Information
Warning! The use of a cell phone in the you may be fined up to the amount of the
how long it has been since you last played. tournament room is prohibited at most entry fee.
If you return after a long absence, please tournaments. If your cell phone rings in
tell the director and USCF your approx-
a room with games in progress, you could
imate rating and last year of play. Tournament director certification is an
Tournament Directors
be penalized, or even forfeited.
If you have a FIDE rating, or a rating or endorsement of professional competence
category from any other country, no mat- only. Such certification does not in itself
ter how many years ago, you are not Entering by mail or online (if available) render any tournament director an agent
How to Enter in Advance
unrated. FIDE or foreign ratings may be is easier for both you and the tourna- of the USCF, nor is any affiliate an agent
rejected or have adjustment points added. ment of the USCF. .
Tournament Life Abbreviations & Terms
All tournaments are non-smoking with no comput- Enhanced Grand Prix points (see previous OSA: Other states accepted. Refers to state dues. SD/: Sudden-death time control (time for rest of
ers allowed unless otherwise advertised by S page). PPHBF: Professional Players Health and Benefits game follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means
and/or C (see below for explanations). Ent: Where to mail entries. Fund. each player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes,
QC: Quick Chess events. then complete the rest of the game in an hour.
FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for possible rat- Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar
$$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. ing. strength players. Section: A division of a tournament, usually exclud-
ing players above a specified rating. Players in a
$$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries G/: Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side RBO: Rated Beginners Open. section face only each other, not those in other
needed to pay full prize fund. At least 50% of the has 75 minutes for the entire game. Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For sections.
advertised prize fund of $501 or more must be GPP: Grand Prix Points available. example, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. &
awarded. SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of
HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means 5 p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the sec- rounds).
Bye: Indicates which rounds players who find it $60 single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. ond day.
inconvenient to play may take -point byes instead. T/Dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds.
JGP: Junior Grand Prix Reg: Registration at site.
For example, Bye 1-3 means -point byes are avail- Unr: Unrated.
able in Rounds 1 through 3. Memb. reqd: Membership required; cost fol- RR: Round robin (preceded by number of rounds).
USEF: Combined entry fee & USCF dues.
C: Computers allowed. lows. Usually refers to state affiliate. S: Smoking allowed.
W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs.
CC: Chess club. Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong SASE: For more info, send self-addressed stamped
players, but some eligible for lower sections can envelope. WEB: Tournaments that will use a players on-line
EF: Entry fee. play for the learning experience. rating.
2012 All-Girls National Championships April 20-22 Chicago, Illinois NOW PAST DEADLINE OF
2012 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 27-29 San Diego, California JULY 1, 2011:
2012 U.S. Amateur
2012 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 11-13 Nashville, Tennessee (North)
2012 U.S. Amateur West Championship May 26-28 Tucson, Arizona 2012 U.S. Class Championship
68th Annual (2012) U.S. Amateur East Championship May 26-28 or 27-28 Somerset, 2012 U.S. Masters Championship
New Jersey
DEADLINE JULY 1, 2012:
2012 U.S. Amateur South Championship June 9-10 Memphis, Tennessee 2013 U.S. Amateur Team Championship
(North, South, West)
2012 U.S. Game/10 Championship June 14 Las Vegas, Nevada
2013 U.S. Amateur
2012 National Open June 15-17 or 16-17 Las Vegas, Nevada (East, North, South, West)
2012 U.S. Senior Open Championship July 9-14 Houston, Texas 2013 U.S. Senior Open
2013 National Open
2012 U.S. Junior Open Championship July 13-15 Houston, Texas
2013 U.S. Game 10 Championship
113th annual (2012) U.S. Open Aug. 4-12, 7-12 or 9-12 Vancouver, Washington
2013 U.S. Game/15 Championship
2013 U.S. Game 60 Championship
FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details)
2013 U.S. Action G/30 Championship
2012 U.S. Game/60 Oct. 27 Pleasanton, California
2012 U.S. Action Game/30 Oct. 28 Pleasanton, California DEADLINE JULY 1, 2013:
2014 U.S. Senior Open
2012 National Scholastic (K-12) Nov. 30-December 2 Orlando, Florida
2013 SuperNationals V April 5-7 Nashville, Tennessee OVERDUE BIDS
2013 National Scholastic (K-12) December 13-15 Lake Buena Vista, Florida Please contact the National Office if
you are interested in bidding for a
2014 National High School (K-12) Championship April 4-6 San Diego, California National Event. The USCF recom-
2014 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 9-11 Dallas, Texas mends that bids be submitted ac-
cording to the following schedule.
2014 National Scholastic (K-12) December 12-14 Orlando, Florida However, bids may be consi- dered
2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 Nashville, Tennessee prior to these dates. *USCF reserves
the right to decline all bids and
2015 National Scholastic (K-12) December 5-7 Orlando, Florida organize the event itself.
Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each monthly rating supplement will be used for all tournaments beginning
in that month, unless otherwise announced in Chess Life. The USCF website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists unofficial ratings.The purpose of unof-
ficial ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for pairing or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be unrated,
organizers may use your unofficial rating at their discretion, even without advance publicity of such a policy.
The TLA pages Information for Organizers, TDs, and Affiliates and Information for Players can now be found online at main.uschess.org/ go/tlainfo.
The Tournament Announcements on the following pages are provided 22, $85 by 6 PM PDT on April 26 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be checks payable to "SACA"): SACA, Attn: US Amateur West, PO Box 36149,
for the convenience of USCF members and for informational pur- p/m by April 22. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for Tucson, AZ 85740 or at site. HR: $71 (single/double) or $86 (suite) if by
poses only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither the U.S. roster or section changes after April 22. On-site registration: Thurs. 9am- 5/11, mention "SACA". INFO: Karen Pennock, 520-261-6149, email: kpen-
Chess Federation nor Chess Life warrants the accuracy of anything 10pm & Fri. 8am-10am. Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point nock_83@yahoo.com, web: www.sazchess.org. NC. NS. W. Chess
contained in these Tournament Announcements. Those interested for Round 1. Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players Magnet School JGP for Championship and Reserve.
in additional information about or having questions concerning any and 1 team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two
of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed. A Heritage Event!
years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five May 26-28 or 27-28, New Jersey
Chess Life will exercise all due diligence in providing accurate teams in each section. Class trophies to the top three in the follow-
typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibil- 68th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship
ing classes: K-9 Championship: 1400-1599; 1200-1399; 1000-1199; 6-SS, 50/2, SD/1. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 110 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ,
ity for errors made in such work. U1000; Unrated. K-8 Championship: 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399; Telephone 732-560-0500 (NYC train to Bound Brook 1 miles away). In 3
1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; U1000; UNR. All participants will Sections: Championship (U2200), Reserved (U1800), Booster (U1400).
Effective with TLAs submitted after November 10, 2010, the fol- receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. 2-day & 3-day schedules. 3-Day Registration: Saturday May 26, 9:30-
lowing additional rules apply to Grand Prix tournaments: Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum 10:45 am. Schedule: Rounds 12-6, 11-5, 9-3. 2-Day Registration: Sun-
number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the day May 27, 8:30-9:30 am. Schedule: First 3 games, 5/27, G/60. Rounds
1) The guaranteed first prize must be at least $150. team score. All on team must attend the same school. Opening Cere- 10-12:15-2:30. All schedules merge in round four. Each Sections: Tro-
mony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Saturday phies to top five and top Senior 55/over and Jr's under ages 16 & 13.
2) No more than one prize under $100 may count towards the 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sun-
Grand Prix point total. Championship: Trophies to top U2000, U1900 and U1850. Reserve: Tro-
day. Special Events: National Junior High Bughouse Championship: phies to top U1600 and U1500. Booster: Trophies to top U1200, U1100,
Thursday 11am; EF (on site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration U1000, U900 and U800. EF: $49 if postmarked by May 23, or paid online
3) Prizes below the maximum entry fee do not count towards ends at 10am Thurs. National Junior High Blitz Championship: Thurs-
the Grand Prix point total. via EntryFeesRus.com. EF: at site $60 cash. Byes: Three 1/2 point byes
day 5pm; EF $15 per player, $20 after April 22 or on site. Scholastic Meet- allowed in rounds 1-5. Ent: Ken Thomas, 115 W. Moore St., Hackettstown,
ing: 3pm Saturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Sat- NJ 07840. Checks to NJSCF. Info: 908-619-8621 or acn@goes.com. NS.
SUBMISSIONS: If possible e-mail your tla to: tla@uschess.org urday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Onsite registration only. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
(Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for Parent/Friends participant
Prix information see September 2011 Chess Life pg. 49 and 69 or and student combined results. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score June 9-10, Tennessee
check http://main. uschess.org/ go/tlainfo. Payment can be done sheets provided.USCF membership required. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess 2012 U.S. Amateur South Championship
online through the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: U.S. Chess, TLA Dept., Federation, Attn: Junior High, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Addi- University of Memphis, University Center, 499 University St., Memphis,
PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. tional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: www.us TN 38152. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200) & Reserve (U1600). SCHED-
chess.org/tournaments/2012/jhs. Chess Magnet School JGP. ULE: 5/SS, G/90 td/5. Reg.: Sat. 9:00-9:45AM. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6; Sun.
9:30-1:30. PRIZES: $1000 of Gift Certificates and awards based on 60
Nationals
Apr. 13-15, Minnesota
May 11-13, Tennessee
2012 National Elementary (K-6) Championship
paid entries. (Championship): 1st-River Cup trophy + $150 GC, 2nd-
plaque +$100 GC, 3rd-plaque+$75 GC; U2000 1st-small trophy+$50
(May 10 Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120, K-1 G/90. Gaylord Opryland, GC. (Reserve): 1st-large plaque+$125 GC, 2nd-plaque+$75 GC, 3rd-
2012 National High School (K-12) Championship 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. 615-889-1000 or 888-777-6779
(Apr. 12 Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, plaque+$50 GC; U1400 1st-small trophy+$50 GC; Unrated 1st-$50 GC.
Chess Rate $139. 9 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 Under 1000, K- EF: $40 ($10 less to Juniors under age 18 or Seniors over age 60), $50
1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-370-1234. Chess Rate 6 Unrated, K-5 Championship, K-5 Under 900, K-3 Championship,
$125. 5 Sections: K-12 Championship, K-12 Under 1600, K-12 Under on-site. MISC: One requested half-point bye allowed, any round, must
K-3 U800, K-3 Unrated, K-1Championship. May Rating Supple- request before the start of Round 3. SIDE EVENT: SATURDAY ONLY
1200, K-12 Under 800, K-12 Unrated. April Rating Supplement will ment will be used. Unrated players may play in the Championship or
be used. Unrated players may play in the Championship or Unrated sec- Scholastic (K-12) sections in a separate room from main tournament:
Unrated sections only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if U1000, U550, & Unrated. 4/SS, G/30 td/5. Reg. 11-11:45AM. Rd. 1 at
tion only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested in requested in advance. EF: $50 if by April 22, $70 if by May 6, $85 by 6
advance. EF: $50 if by March 25, $70 if by April 8, $85 by 6 PM CDT on 12PM, rest ASAP. EF-$15 by two days before the event, $20 after & on-
PM CDT on May 10 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by May site. Trophies or Medals for all Side Event players! ADDL. DETAILS:
April 12 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by April 8. $5 extra 6. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or sec-
for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes www.shelbycountychess.org. ENTRY: Online entry at www.cajunchess.com
tion changes after May 6. On-site registration: Thurs. 9am-10pm & Fri. or mail registration to Shelby County Chess, ATTN: Amateur South, 1614
after April 8. Onsite registration: Thurs. 9am-10pm & Fri. 8am-10am. 8am-10am. Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point for Round
Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point for Round 1. Awards: Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. INFO: Arlene Kleiman, midsouthchess@
1. Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team hotmail.com; Korey Kormick, kjkormick@hotmail.com. Chess Magnet
A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team trophy per trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl.
15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. SN IV) School JGP for main event.
SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each sec-
plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each section. tion. Class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-6 June 14, Nevada
Class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-12 Cham- Championship: 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced)
pionship: 1900-1999; 1800-1899; 1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599; 800-899; U800; UNR. K-5 Championship: 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100- 2012 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; U1200, K-12 UNR. All participants will 1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; U800; UNR. K-3 Championship: 6SS, G/10. FIDE Rated. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boule-
receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; 700-799; 600-699; U600; vard South, Las Vegas 89109. $$G 5,000. 1500-800-500, U2300 450,
Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum UNR. K-1 Championship: All players in this section receive a trophy. All U2100 400, U1900 350, U1700 300, U1500 250, U1300 200, U1100 150,
number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the participants will receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the unrated 100. There must be 3 players eligible for each prize to be award-
team score. All on team must attend the same school. Opening Cere- final round. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no ed. EF: $69 by 5/28, $79 by 6/13 $100 on site. REG.: 2-4 p.m. Rds.: 5-5:30-
mony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Saturday maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count 6-6:30-7-7:30. Higher of regular or quick rating used. Bring clocks. 1/2
9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sun- for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Open- point bye available in any round (limit 2). HR: $59 single or double ($89
day. Special Events: National High School Bughouse Championship: ing Ceremony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Friday and Saturday nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. ENT:
Thursday 11am; EF: (On site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration Saturday 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Schedule for K-1: Friday National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line www.
ends at 10am Thurs. National High School Blitz Championship: Thurs- 1:30pm, 6:30pm; Saturday 9:30am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm; Sunday 9:30am, VegasChessFestival.com or fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.
day 5pm; EF: $15 per player, $20 after April 8 or on site. Scholastic 1:30pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sunday. Awards Ceremony
Meeting: 3pm Saturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, for K-1: Approx 5:30pm Sunday. Special Events: National Elementary
Saturday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Onsite registration only. Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11am; EF (on site only) $25 per
Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for Parents/Friends, participant and team. Bughouse registration ends at 10am Thurs. National Elementary USCF Membership Rates
student combined results. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score Blitz Championship: Two sections: K-6 and K-3. Thursday 5pm; EF
sheets provided. USCF membership required. Mail entries to: U.S. Premium (P) and Regular (R)
$15 per player, $20 after May 6 or on site. Scholastic Meeting: 3pm Sat-
Chess Federation, Attn: High School, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. urday. Saturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Saturday (U.S., CANADA, MEXICO)
Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Trophies for Parents/Friends, par-
www.uschess.org/tournaments/2012/hs. Chess Magnet School ticipant and student combined results. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Fed- Type 1 yr 2yr 3yr
JGP. eration, Attn: Elementary, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional Adult P $46 $84 $122
Apr. 20-22, Illinois details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: www.uschess.
2012 All-Girls National Championships presented by the Kasparov org/tournaments/2012/elem. Chess Magnet School JGP. Adult R $40 $72 $104
Chess Foundation in association with the Renaissance Knights Senior (65+) $40 $72 $104
Chess Foundation & USCF May 26-28, Arizona
2012 U.S. Amateur West Championship Young Adult P (U25)* $33 $61 $88
6SS, G/90 d5. Swissotel, 323 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601, 888-737-
Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714, 520-
9477, Hotel Rate includes full breakfast & children under 18 stay Young Adult R (U25)* $26 $47 $67
746-1161. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600), Booster
free. 6 Sections: 8 years old and younger; 10 and younger, 12 and
younger, 14 and younger, 16 and younger, 18 and younger. Age as of
(U1200), Scholastic I (must be K-6 and U1000) and Scholastic II (must Youth P (U16)* $28 $51 $73
be K-6 and U600). Scholastic sections are 6 separate 1-day tourna-
4/1/2011. USCF membership required. EF: $50 if postmarked/online by Youth R (U16)* $22 $40 $57
ments. SCHEDULE: (Championship, Reserve, and Booster) 6/SS, 40/2,
3/25; $70 if by 4/8; $85 by 4/19; $90 after/on-site. Do not mail after 4/13
as your entry may not be received on time. Opening Ceremony: 6pm,
25/1. Reg.: 5/26, 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Rds.: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Scholastic I and Scholastic P (U13)* $24 $43 $61
II) 4/SS, G/40. Reg.: 8:30 - 9:30 AM each day. Rds.: Round 1 at 10 AM
Friday. Rounds: Rd. 1 6:30pm Fri; Rounds 2-4 Sat 10am, 2:30pm, Scholastic R (U13)* $17 $30 $42
then as available for Rounds 2-4. PRIZES: (Championship) Digital
6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 Sun 9am & 1pm. Awards Ceremony: Sun. 5pm.
Clock + plaque to Top 3, Top 1900-1999, 1800-1899, 1700-1799, 1600-
Premium membership provides a printed copy
of Chess Life (monthly) or Chess Life for Kids
Trophies to top 15 indiv & top 3 teams (top 3 players added for team
1699, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior 50+, Junior U20 and Junior U14.
scores). Bye: One 1/2-pt bye available, any round, if requested before
(Reserve) Digital clock + plaque to Top 3, Top 1300-1399, 1200-1299,
end of Rd. 2 and if player has not received a full-point bye. Side Events:
Bughouse Tournament Fri. 1pm, EF $25/team. Blitz Tournament
and U1200; Plaque to top Senior 50+ and Junior U14. (Booster) Digi- (bimonthly) plus all other benefits of regular
membership. Regular membership provides
online-only access to Chess Life and Chess Life
tal clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top Unrated and Junior U11.
Fri. 3pm, EF $15 by 4/19, $20 after or on site. HR: $169-169 includes full
(Scholastic I each day) Digital clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd -
for Kids; a tournament life announcement
breakfast, children under 18 stay free, 888-737-9477, reserve by 3/15
5th. (Scholastic II each day) Trophy to 1st-5th. SPECIAL PRIZES: 1st
or rate may increase. Entries: online/info at: www.renaissanceknights.
Place in Championship and Reserve will receive a FREE ENTRY to the
org/allgirls or mail to RKnights, Attn: All Girls, PO Box 1074, North- newsletter will be mailed to adults bimonthly
2012 National Open. Top 2 Family Pairs in the non-scholastic sections.
brook, IL 60065, include name, section, rating, USCF ID#, date of birth,
and to scholastic members three times per
year. Youth provides bimonthy Chess Life,
Biggest Upset of each round in the non-Scholastic sections. Digital clock
grade, school name city & state. Chess Magnet School JGP.
to Scholastic I player with the highest combined score over the three 1-
Scholastic bimonthly Chess Life for Kids, oth-
Apr. 27-29, California, Southern day tournaments. EF: (Championship & Reserve) $60 if rec'd by 5/23, $70
ers listed above monthly Chess Life. See
2012 National Junior High (K-9) Championship if after 5/23. (Booster) $40 if rec'd by 5/23, $50 if after 5/23. (Scholas-
(Apr. 26 Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120. Town and Country, 500 Hotel tic I and II) $15 each day or $40 for all three days if by 5/23, additional
Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, 1-619-291-7131 or 800-772-8527, $10 if after 5/23. ALL: Half-point byes allowed for all rounds but must www.uschess.org for other membership cat-
Chess Rate $125. 6 Sections: K-9 Championship, K-9 Under 1250, K- be requested prior to start of Round 2. SIDE EVENT: Blitz tournament egories. Dues are not refundable and may be
9 Unrated, K-8 Championship, K-8 Under 1000, K-8 U750. April Friday 5/25; G/5, 5 Rounds, Double SS; Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tour-
Rating Supplement will be used. Unrated players may play in the Cham- nament players); Reg.: 6:006:45pm at site; Rounds: begin at 7:00pm changed without notice.
pionship or Unrated sections only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, Prizes: ($$b/20) $75-$45, Top U1600 $30, Medallion to top K-12, K-8, K- *Ages at expiration
except Rd. 7, if requested in advance. EF: $50 if by April 8, $70 if by April 6. ENTER: http://www.sazchess.org/store/store.php or mail to (make
A Heritage Event!
An American Classic!
June 15-17 or 16-17, Nevada
SCHOLASTIC
2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109. $80,000 Guaran-
teed Prize Fund will not be reduced. Championship. $$: 6400-3200-1600-
800-500-300-300-300-300-300-200-200-200-200-200, under 2500 1600,
under 2400 1200, under 2300 1000. $2,000 EXTRA for perfect score. The
winner of the Championship section also receives a replica of the Edmond-
son Cup. Under 2200. $$: 3200-1600-800-500-400-250-250-250-250-250-
2012
400-250-250-250-250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1600. $$: 3200-
1600-800-500-400-250-250-250-250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under
1400. $$: 2000-1000-700-400-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1200.
$$: 1200-600-400-300-250-200-200-200-200. Unrated, $$: 500-300-
200. Plus Score Bonus ($14,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other
prizes, every player who finishes with 3-1/2 points or better wins a $50
gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Play-
ers under age 15 are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie
award plus $200 (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Top 2 sections FIDE
rated. EF: $169 by 2/29, $199 by 5/28, $219 by 6/13, $240 on site. $40
discount for seniors 65 and over. Add $120 for adults rated under 2100
or juniors under 2000 playing in the Championship Section. This is an open
tournament - you may play in any section at or above your rating level;
unrated players may play only in Unrated or Championship Section. Pro-
visionally rated players may not win more than 3rd prize in any section
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL except Championship. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used
if higher than USCF June Supplement. Reg.: 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8-
(K-12) CHAMPIONSHIP 9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.: 11-6, 10-5, 10-5. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8-9 a.m.
Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2-5: merge with 3-day in round 4. Half point byes
APRIL 1315, 2012 available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before
the start of round 2. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play
only, not for skittles. Please bring chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTER-
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis NATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S Game/10
Championship, the International Youth Championship and other events.
1300 Nicolett Mall Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffle with great
prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Grandmas-
Minneapolis, MN 55403 ter Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Game/10 and Grand-
612-370-1234 master Simuls Thursday afternoon. Youth Tournaments Friday, Sat-
urday & Sunday. Poker Tournament Monday morning. LOW room
Chess rate: $125 rates! HR: $59 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights).
1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. Don't be shut out; make your
single/double/triple/quad reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates; The Riv-
iera sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 28th.
Rates may be as high as $150 a night later. RESERVE NOW! Credit
card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reservation, may
NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH be canceled 72 hours in advance for nominal fee. Tournament Regis-
tration: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on
(K-9) CHAMPIONSHIP line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. Info:
(702) 560-0955 and leave a message. NS. W. FIDE. Chess Magnet
School JGP.
APRIL 2729, 2012 July 9-14, Texas
2012 U.S. Senior Open
Town and Country Resort 6SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (3-Day Option, Rounds 1-3 G/55, d/5). Marriott Hous-
500 Hotel Circle North ton South at Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017,
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houhh-houston-hobby-airport-mar-
San Diego, CA 92108 riott/. Free parking! $79 HR valid until 6/30 (includes free hot breakfast
buffet!), Reserve early! 713-943-7979, Group Code: CHESS. Eligibility: Open
1-800-772-8527 to USCF members born on or before July 9, 1962. Prizes: $5,000 GTD!
1st-$1250, 2nd-$800, 3rd-$500, 4th-$300, U2300: $500-300, U2000:
Chess rate: $125 $300-150, U1800 $300-150, U1500/UNR $300-150. Awards: Commem-
single/double/triple/quad orative Clocks for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and plaques for each champion, ages
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and over 75 (a player may win a place
award and an age award). World Senior Entrant: Top finisher born on or
before January 1, 1952 receives: 1) official USCF entrant in the World Sen-
NATIONAL ELEMENTARY ior Championship, and 2) a $500.00 USCF stipend towards expenses at
the WSC. EF: $95 if rec'd by 6/30, $115 after or on site. Registration until
(K-6) CHAMPIONSHIP 6 pm on July 9 (or until 9am July 12 for 3-Day Schedule). Registrations
after that time may require byes. Rounds: Monday to Friday one round
daily at 6:30 pm, Saturday one round at 11 a.m. 3-Day Schedule: Rounds
MAY 1113, 2012 Thursday at 10m, 12:30pm, 3pm; Merges with 6-Day Schedule on Round
4. Awards Banquet: Saturday at 7 p.m. Byes: Two 1/2 point byes avail-
Gaylord Opryland Resort and able if req. before end of rd 2. Entries: Mail to Francisco L. Guadalupe,
305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Info: flguadalupe@aol.com.
Convention Center Enter online: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2015413.
Note: Active.com charges a small fee. Phone entries: (713) 530-7820. Add
2800 Opryland Drive $5 (per player) for phone entries. Tournament website link at http://
main.uschess.org/content/view/10014/95. FIDE.
Nashville, TN 37214
July 13-15, Texas
615-889-1000 or 888-777-6779 2012 U.S. Junior Open
6SS, G/120,d5. Marriott Houston South at Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf
Chess rate: $139 Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houhh-
single/double/triple/quad houston-hobby-airport-marriott/. Free parking! $79 HR valid until 6/30
(includes free hot breakfast buffet!), Reserve early! 713-943-7979, Group
Code: CHESS. 4 Sections based on age as of 1/1/2012: Under 21,
Under 15, Under 11 and Under 8. July Rating Supplement. U21:
$500+entry to 2013 US Junior Closed - $250-$125-$75-$50. Individual
plaques to top five overall, plaques for best player age 18, 17, 16, 15,
Under 15, and for ratings U1600, U1400, U1200. U21 is also FIDE rated.
U15: Individual trophies to top ten overall, trophies for best player age
14, 13, 12, 11, Under 11, and for ratings U1400, U1200, U1000. U11: Indi-
vidual trophies to top ten overall, trophies to best player age 10, 9, 8, 7,
Under 7, and for ratings U1200, U1000, U800. U8: Individual trophies to
top ten overall, best player age 7, 6 & Under, and for ratings U1000, U800,
FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT USCHESS.ORG U600; honorable mention trophies for all others U8. Commemorative
medals for all participants. Teams: Trophies to top three school teams
and top club team in each of the four sections. Top four scores, minimum
of three, count towards team score in each section. Byes: One half-point
bye, any round except Rd 6, if requested before Rd 1. EF: $35 postmarked 3:45, Sun 10, 12 & 2. Byes: NOTE CHANGE: Half point byes OK all rounds, tion: 9:45 -10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45-3:10-7:16, Sun 10:45-3:10. One Bye
or on line by 7/2, $50 after 7/2; no checks on site. Schedule: Onsite reg- limit 4 byes, Open Section must commit before rd 2, other sections allowed if requested before rd 2, withdrawals and zero point last round
istration, Fri 8:30 11:00am. Opening Ceremony, Fri 12:45pm. Rounds, before rd 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: byes are not eligible for prizes. Small appearance fee to the First two
Fri 1pm & 6pm; Sat 9:30am & 2:15pm; Sun 9am & 1:30pm. Awards Cer- $98-98-123-123, 215-627-1200, reserve by 3/21 or rate may increase. GM/IM who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get appearance fee.
emony 6:00pm (approx). Side Events: Blitz, U21 & U11. Sat 6:30pm, EF: Parking: Hotel has valet parking only, with a special chess rate of Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. Info: 214-632-9000, info@
$15 by 7/2, $20 on site. Bughouse: One section, Sat ASAP after Blitz, $30/day. Many parking lots nearby charge much less, with rates lowest dallaschess.com NS. NC. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.
EF: $25 per team, on site only. Parents and Friends Tournament (not on the weekend. Gateway Garage, 1540 Vine St. (1 block from Sheraton Apr. 14-15, Virginia
rated): 3SS, G/30, Sat, Rds 10:30, 2:30 & 4:00pm. EF: $20, on site only. Hotel) is about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Car rentals: Avis, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15
Prizes: Trophies to top three plus one USCF Premium membership for 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour. Kingstowne Chess Festival - 10th Annual!
each five participants. ENTRIES: Mail to Francisco L. Guadalupe, 305 Wil- com. Ratings: FIDE used for Open, USCF April list for U2200 & below; 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315. 4 Sections: Open (FIDE-
low Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Info: flguadalupe@aol.com. Enter note that ratings after the April list (see above) may result in a $1500 rated): 4SS, 40/100 SD/60 d/5. EF: $50 if received by 4/11, $65 at site.
online at: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2015371. Note: prize limit. Foreign player ratings: For U2200 and below, usually100 If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $94 if received by 4/11, $109 at site.
Active.com charges a small fee. Phone entries: (713) 530-7820. Add $3 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 100/more to most other foreign, no Prizes $$1,000G: $400-250-125. U1800-U1600-Unr. each $75. Rds.:
(per player) for phone entries. Tournament website link at http://main.us points added to CFC, PR or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted 11-5, 10-4. Amateur (U1800-Unr.): 5SS, G/100 d/5. EF: $20 if received
chess.org/content/view/10014/95. Chess Magnet School JGP. for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who by 4/11, $35 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $64 if received
fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. Special rules: by 4/11, $79 at site. Prizes $$500 b/32: $180-100-70. U1600-U1400-
A Heritage Event! Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Dir-
Aug. 4-12, 7-12 or 9-12, Washington Unr. each $50. No unrated may win more than $140. Rds.: 11-3-7,
ector. In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or over and their
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300 opponents may not use headphones, earphones or cell phones or go to
11:30-4. Booster (U1600-Unr): 5SS, G/100 d/5. EF: $15 if received by
113th annual U.S. Open 4/11, $30 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $59 if received by
a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continen- 4/11, $74 at site. Prizes $$370 b/32: $150-80-50. U1400-U1200-Unr. each
Includes traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day slow tal Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.
time control option, and 4-day option requiring only 3 nights hotel stay $30. No unrated may win more than $100. Rds.: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Novice
com, DirectorAtChess.US, 845-496-9658. You may request lowest pos- (U1400-Unr): 6SS, G/75 d/5. EF: $10 if received by 4/11, $25 at site.
for most players. 9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4 day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60). Hilton sible section if April rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Ad-
Vancouver Washington, 301 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. Self- If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $54 if received by 4/11, $69 at site.
vance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Prizes $$285 b/32: $100-70-40. U1200-U1000-Unr. each $25. No unrated
Parking $13.00, valet $17.00 per night. HR: $110 single/quad,
360-993-4500, reserve by July 12 or rate may increase. $50,000 in Apr. 6-8, Nevada may win more than $80. Rds.: 11-1-4-7, 12:30-4. All: One half-point bye
prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional, $40,000 (80% of each Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 150 (Enhanced) allowed in Open, two in other sections. Last round bye must be requested
prize) minimum guaranteed. Special prizes based on Life Titles. A one 12th Annual Reno-Larry Evans Memorial (formerly Far West Open) by end of section's play Sat. and irrevocable. Drawing before start of last
section tournament with Class prizes. Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/17, OPEN. 6SS,40/2,20/1,G/1/2. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arling- round for "Titanic trilogy:" DVDs of A Night to Remember, Titanic (1953),
$165 by 7/29, $185 after 7/29. By mail, $147 postmarked by 6/17, $167 ton Ave., Reno, NV 89501.1-866-386-7829 or (775) 348-2200. $$21,000 and Titanic (1996) for 100th anniversary of sinking. Reg.: 8:30-10:15. Ent
postmarked by 7/29; do not mail after 7/29! By phone, $150 by 6/17, $170 b/250. $$14,000 Gtd. (Prizes 1-10 in Open Section Gtd. plus 1/2 of all (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA
by 7/29, $185 after. No phone entries after 8/2 (close of business at the other prizes). 5 Sections. Open (2000 & above) EF: $137, (1999 & below 22152. Opening ceremony 10:45. FIDE. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Office)! At site, all $190; GMs free. All entries must be made at least 2 = $151) (GMs & IMs free but must enter by (3/10) or pay late fee)
.$$2,000-1,200-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300,300, (2399/below)- Apr. 15, Massachusetts
hours prior to your first game. Current USCF membership required. Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced)
August official ratings used; unofficial ratings used if otherwise $1,000, (2299/below)- $1,000,(2199/below) -$1000-500-300-200 (If a tie
for 1st then a playoff for $100 out of prize fund plus trophy). Sec.A (1800- 22nd Massachusetts G/60 Championship
unrated. CCA ratings used if above USCF. Foreign player ratings: usually 4-SS, G/60 d/5. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road
100 points added to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added to most foreign national 1999) EF: $136; $$1,000-500-400-300-200-100-100-. Sec.B (1600-
1799) EF: $135; $$900-500-400-300-200-100-100. Sec.C (1400-1599) West, Marlboro, MA (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508-
ratings, no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 2,000 b/80 paid entries, 75% G. 5 sects.
Entries: USCF, ATTN: 2012 U.S. Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. EF: $134; $$700-500-400-300-200-100-100. Sec.D/under (1399-below)
EF: $133;$$600-400-300-200-100-100-100; Top Senior (65+) -$200; Open Section: $300-150, Top U2200 $150. Under 2000 Section: $250-
Online entry: https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php?wk 125. Under 1750 Section: $250-125. Under 1500 Section: $200-100,
event=2012USOPEN. Phone entry: 800-903-8723. FIDE rated, No cell Club Champ.-$400-200. ALL: Entries must be postmarked by 3/10 or pay
late fee-$11 until 3/31 (do not mail after 3/31), $22 at site. All classes Top U1350 $75. Under 1200 Section: $125-75, Top U1000 $75. Unrated
phones. Bring a clock -- none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tour- prize limits: $75 in U1200, $100 in U1500, $150 in U1750, $200 in
nament but not for skittles. Side Events: Inaugural Women's US Open, have trophies 1st 3rd. Unrated players are free entry but not eligible
for cash prizes- must join USCF for 1 full year thru this tournament. 1st U2000. EF: $34 if postmarked by 4/10 or online by 4/13, $40 at site. $10
2012 Denker Tournament of HS Champions, the 2012 Barber Tour- discount to unrated and to players in U1200 Section. GMs and IMs free.
nament of K-8 Champions, and the 2012 Trophies Plus U.S. Girls' Unrated = trophy + 1 yr. USCF Mem. $10 discount to Seniors (65+ yrs.).
Players may play up. Provisionally rated players may only win 1/2 of 1st Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Other: Bye 1-3 with entry, limit
Junior Open, U.S. Open Blitz Championship, Weekend Swiss, US 1. MACA memb. req. for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18, add $8
Open Scholastic, US Open Quads, Open Bughouse, US Open G/15 place money. CCA ratings may be used. Note: pairings not changed for
color unless 3 in a row or a plus 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 for Chess Horizons subscription). Ent: Bob Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt.
Championship. Additional details next month! 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Make
colors in a row may be assigned. SIDE EVENTS: Thurs. (4/05) 6-7:15pm
Lecture by IM John Donaldson (FREE); 7:30pm- GM Alexander Ivanov - checks payable to MACA. Info: (603) 891-2484 or send email to info@
Grand Prix Simul ($15); 7:30pm-Blitz (5 Min) tourney ($20) 80% entries = Prize Fund.
Sat. (4/07) (3-4:30pm) Free Game/Position Analysis - IM John Donald-
masschess.org. NS. W.
Apr. 17, New York
Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, Pennsylvania son. ALL REG: (4/05) 5-10pm, (4/06) 9-10am. RDS: (Fri) 12-7, (Sat) 10-6, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced)
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 200 (Enhanced) (Sun) 9:30-4:30. Byes available any round (if requested by Rd.1). ENT: Marshall Masters!
6th annual Philadelphia Open make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address listed 4-SS, G/25d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St.,
In 8 sections. Open Section, Apr 4-8: 9SS, 40/90, SD/30, inc30. GM & above), postmarked by 3/10. $11 late fee if postmarked after 3/10 and NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scor-
IM norms possible, FIDE rated. U2200 to Under 1200 Sections, Apr before 3/31. Do not mail after 3/31 or email after 4/03. $22 late fee at ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 tournament since the prior
5-8, 6-8 or 7-8: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75, d/5, site. HR: (Sun-Thurs. $27!) (Fri. & Sat. $47!) + tax.1-866-386-7829 men- month's Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100.
2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/40, d/5). Under 1000 Section, Apr 7-8: 7SS, tion (Code) CHESS405 (Reserve by 3/26/12) to get Chess rate. INFO: Jerry Prizes to U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-
G/40, d/5. At the upscale, luxury Loews Philadelphia Hotel, rated Weikel, 6578 Valley Wood Dr., Reno, NV 89523, (775) 747-1405, wackyykl@ 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd 1 or 4 only), request at entry.
Four Diamonds by AAA, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. Prizes aol.com or check out our website at: www.renochess.org/fwo. To verify www.marshallchessclub.org.
$80,000 based on 500 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, entry check website. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.
WGMs count as half entries, U1200 Section 40%entries, U1000 Section Apr. 20-22 or 21-22, Indiana
15% entries), else proportional, minimum $60,000 (75% of each prize) Apr. 14-15, Missouri Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10
guaranteed. Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 Indiana Memorial Open
clear or tiebreak first $200 bonus, FIDE Under 2400/Unr $2000-1000. Saint Louis Open 5SS, Game/90 inc/30. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2930 Water-
Under 2200, Under 2000, Under 1800: each $5000-2500-1200-800-600- 5/SS, G/120. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Mary- front Pkwy., West Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46214. EF: $60 rcvd by 4/17, $70
500-400-300-300-300. Under 1600, Under 1400: each $4000-2000-1000- land Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $60, at site. (2-day option EF: $59/$70 at site). u1200 EF: $10/15 at site (2-
700-500-400-300-200-200-200. Under 1200: $1500-800-500-300-200-200- $50 for annual members of the club if registered by 4/13. Two Sections: day option EF: $9/$15 at site). Memb. Req'd: ISCA Reg. $15. OSA.
200-100-100-100. Under 1000: $400-200-100, trophies to first 5, top U800, Open & U2000. Prize Fund: $4,050 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!! $$GTD: $500-230. Class A $190-75, Class B $185-75, Class C $180-75,
U600, U400, Unrated. Prize limits: 1) If official rating 4/11-3/12 or unof- Open: $750-$500-$325-$225-$150. Under 2200-$300-$200-$100. FIDE. Class D $175-75. u1200 1st, 2nd, 3rd Trophies only. Upset $40. Reg: ends
ficial post-event rating posted at uschess.org 4/4/11-4/4/12 is more than Under 2000 Section: $400-$250-$200. U1800: $225-$175. U1400: $150- Fri. 6:30pm (2-day option: Regs. ends Sat. 9:30am). Rds: Fri. 7pm, Sat.
30 points over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Unrated (0-3 life- $100. Winner of each Section qualifies for the 2013 Club Championship. 10-5, Sun. 10-2:30 (2-day option: Sat. 10-1:30-5, Sun. 10-2:30). ENT: ISCA,
time games rated) cannot win over $200 in U1000, $400 U1200, $800 Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: Saturday 10, 2:30, 7. Sunday 10, 2:30. Two half point C/o Gary Fox, P.O. 114, Logansport, IN 46947. INFO: info@indianachess.
U1400, $1200 U1600, $1600 U1800, or $2000 U2000. Unofficial byes available if declared before Round 2. MCA Membership required from org. HR: $69 (317) 299-8400. www.indianachess.org. All Prizes Uncon-
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 3) Provisional (4- $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saint ditionally Guaranteed. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
25 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $300 in U1000, $800 U1200, louischessclub.org Info: 314-361-CHESS, info@saintlouischessclub.org. Apr. 20-22 or 21-22, Iowa
$1500 U1400, or $2500 U1600. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to Chess Magnet School JGP. Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10
next player(s) in line. Open EF: free to GMs, IMs, WGMs; $150 deducted Apr. 14-15, Texas 6th Annual Okoboji Open, Reserve (U1600) & Scholastics (K-12)
from prize. US players with current or former FIDE ratings of Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 (Enhanced) Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, 1405 Highway 71 S, Okoboji, IA
2200/over: $225 mailed by 3/27 or online by 4/2, $250 at site. Foreign 2012 DCC Fide Open III 51355. In 3 Sections. Okoboji Open: 5SS, Game/120 (2 games at G/90
FIDE rated players: $175 mailed by 3/27 or online by 4/2, $200 at site, 5SS, G/90inc30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr #C, Richard- if playing in 2 day option), EF: $50 if registered by 4/13/2012, $60 on site.
Others: $375 mailed by 3/27 or online by 4/2, $400 at site. U2200 son, TX 75080. One Section $$750G. Open: This section is FIDE rated but Jr. and Sr. ($40 if pre-registered), GM's and IM's free entry. $$b/30
through U1400 Sections EF: 4-day $224, 3-day $223, 2-day $222 uses USCF Rules. $500-$250. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family (top 3 guaranteed): $325+T-250-150. Experts/Class A/Class B: $100-
mailed by 3/27, $225 online by 4/2, $250 at site. U1200 Section EF: 4- Member $50, plus $5 non-DCC membership fee if applicable. Registra- $60 each; Class C and below $50. State membership required, other states
day $84, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 3/27, $85 online by 4/2, $100
at site. U1000 Section EF: $32 mailed by 3/27, $35 online by 4/2, $50
at site. Phone EF: All $5 more than online EF, 406-896-2038 (entry only,
no questions), available only through 4/2. Online late entry after 4/2:
available until 2 hours before your first game, same price as entry at site.
EF $100 less to rated seniors 65/over in U2200 through U1400. Spe-
cial 1 year USCF membership with magazine if paid with entry: Online
at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed,
VERMONT RESORT OPEN, April 27-29 or 28-29
phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No
checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open NEW SITE! Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington, Vermonts most upscale
Section to Open Section. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Wed Holiday Inn, near intersection of US-4 and US-7. Free parking, free wireless,
6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30.
4-day schedule (U2200-U1200): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri heated pool, exercise room, free shuttle to Amtrak, bus terminal or Rutland
11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule (U2200-U1200): Reg. Airport, restaurants within walking distance. $2000 guaranteed prizes. See
ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day
schedule (U2200-U1200): Reg. ends Sat. 9am, rds Sat. 10, 12, 2, 3:45 Grand Prix this issue for full details.
& 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day, 3-day, & 2-day merge & compete for same
prizes. Under 1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12, 2 &
accepted. 2 day round times: April 21: 9-1-4:30. April 22: 9-2:30. 3 day must commit by 2nd rd. Mail EF to: Dr. Dale Rigby, c/o WKU Chess Club, & U1800; EF: $55 ($50 by 4/21); $50 LACC members ($45 by 4/21). Reg.:
round times: April 20: 6:00. April 21: 9-4:30; April 22. 9-2:30 (2 and 3 110 A Cherry Hall, 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101. 9:00-9:45 am. Rds.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:15, 4:45. Byes: Up to two 1/2
day options merge after round 2). On Site Reg: 4/20 5:00-5:45, 4/21 8:00- Chief TD: Chris Prosser. For more info: Samuel J. Hunt (918) 809 6278, pt. byes available. Prizes: $$ 1,500 (b/45 - 50% Guaranteed). 1st-5th
8:45. Okoboji Reserve: 5SS, 2 games at G/90 (4/21 (9:00-1:00), 3 hilltopperchess@live.com, www.hilltopperchess.net. Chess Magnet $400-200-100-50-50 U2000: $100. U1800: $200- $100; U1600: $100Dig-
games at G/120, Open to 1599 & under. EF: $40 if registered by School JGP for Main Event. ital Clock; U1400: $100-$50-Clock. Ent: LACC Box 251774, LA, CA 90025.
4/13/2011, $50 on site. $$b/20: $125+T-80-60. Class D: $60 - $30; Class A State Championship Event! Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710; Mick@LAChessClub.com or
E: $30; Class F/Unrated $30. Rounds: April 21: 9-1-4:30 April 22: 9-2:30 Apr. 21, New Hampshire www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free street & BoA Parking; or building
On Site Reg: 4/21 8:00-8:45. Okoboji Scholastics (K-4 and K-12) Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 basement ($3).
4/21/2011: 5SS, Game 30, EF: $10. Prizes: Trophies to first place, New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship (QC) Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, Florida
medals to second and third (K-4 and K-12). On Site Reg only 8:00-8:30. Now in a new location! 8SS, GAME/25 Delay/3, Holiday Inn Portsmouth, Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40
Rounds: 8:45, 10, 11:30, 4 & 5 ASAP. ALL: 1 half point bye per player allow- 300 Woodbury Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801. EF: $20 postmarked by 14 19th Space Coast Open
ed if requested in advance. Advance Registration: Jodene Kruse, 934 April, $25 at site. Memb. Req'd: $8, Juniors $6. OSA. $$GTD: $200-100. 5SS, Top section FIDE rated at G/100+Increment 30. Lower sections
6th St., Sibley, IA 51249. INFO: Jodene Kruse, sibley@fiorechess.org. HR: U2000 $100. U1600 $100. Plaque to top finishing NH resident. Reg.: 9:00- G/120+Delay 5. (2-day Rd. 1 for all sections G/60+Delay 5). DoubleTree
$89 if reserved by April 3rd, 1-800-727-4561. NS. NC. SIDE EVENT: IM John 9:45. Rds.: 10-11-1-2-3-4-5:30-6:30. Byes available any round, limit two. Hotel Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 2080 North Atlantic Avenue. (Hwy A1A),
Bartholomew will be giving a lecture/simul on 4/20 at 4PM, Simul cost Must be requested before round four. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. Cocoa Beach, FL. $$10,000 b/165 pd., 72% Gtd. 6 Sections: Master/
$10, lecture $5 (free to players). Chess Magnet School JGP for main #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea relyea@operamail.com. HR: Expert: $1200+trophy-700-300, U2400 $600+trophy, U2200 $600+tro-
event. (603) 431-8000. www.relyeachess.com. NS. W. phy-300. Class A: $600+trophy-300-200. Class B: $600+trophy-300-200.
Apr. 20-22, Kentucky Apr. 21, Tennessee Class C: $600+trophy-300-200. Class D: $600+trophy-300-200. U1200:
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 $600+trophy-300-200, U1000 $300+trophy-200, U800 $200+trophy-
4th Annual WKU Open Bluff City Open 100, trophies to top Brevard County scholastics players in K-3, K-5, K-8,
5 SS, G/120, 2-day event. Western Kentucky University Campus, 1906 Col- 4SS, G/60. Greater Memphis Chess Center, 5796 Shelby Oaks Dr., Suite K-12, book to plus score not winning other prize. All: Rated players may
lege Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101 (www.hilltopperchess.net). 11, Memphis, TN 38134. $500 prizes GTD. 3 Sections: Open, Amateur play up one class only. Unr. may play in Master or U1200. Unr. limited to
EF: $70 (by 4/14; GM/IM free entry; College $35), $75 on site. Prizes: (U1600) and Scholastic(U1200). Prizes: Open: 1st $200, 2nd $100. $100 prize unless place prize in Master. Prizes for 1st-3rd brilliancy and
$5,000 b/75 ($3,000 gtd); GM/IM & college = half entry. In 6 sections: Amateur: $125, $75. Scholastic: Trophies to top 3. Open and Amateur biggest upset rds 1-4. EF: $79 via mail or on-line by 4/20, $90 on-line by
1st-5th place: $625, 475, 250, 175, 110; Class A $225, 175, 125, 75, 75; EF: $30 ($25 for MCC and GMCC members). Scholastic EF: $15 ($12 for 4/26 or at site (no credit cards); $20 less if Unr. or under age 18. Re-entry
Class B $225, 175, 125, 75, 75; Class C $225, 175, 125, 75, 75; Class D $165, members). Rounds: 10-1-3-5. Registration 04/21: 8:30-9:30am. Friday $40 by round 3 (1/2 point Byes for earlier rounds). GM/IM free entry avail-
140, 125, 70, 70; Class E and below $165, 140, 125, 70, 70; Unrated $125, night side event: Bluff City Blitz. G/5, 5 rds, double-swiss. 1st round at able on-line until 3/31, else $80 from prize. Special EF for Brevard
75. Unrated in any section can only win unrated prizes. Sections under 7:30pm. EF: $12 ($10 for members). Prizes: 1st 35%, 2nd 20%. Entries: County students in any section: $20 on-line by 4/20, $25 on-line by 4/26
8 players will be combined. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:30-7; Sun. 10-2:30. Side Event: Memphis Chess Club Inc. PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187-0864, www. or at site (counts as 1/4 entry for based on prize fund). Reg.: ends 1 hr.
SOKY G/10 Championship. Fri 4/20. 5 SS, G/10. EF: $15 (by 4/14; dis- memphischess.com, gpylant@gmail.com. before 1st rd. Rds.: Rd. 1 8pm Fri (2-day 10am Sat. at G/60), Rds. 2-5
count: G/10 + Open = $75; College = $45 by 4/14). Prizes (b/25): $250, Sat. 1-7, Sun. 9-2:30. Side events: Space Coast Open Blitz. 4-SS (2
$150, $75, $25. Bring your own clocks. Rds.: 7 pm then ASAP. Side Event: Apr. 21, Texas games/Rd), G/5. Prizes: Cash prizes based on entries. EF: $10. Rds Sat.
SOKY Scholastic Chess Championship. Sat only 4/21. 5 SS, G/30. USCF Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 12:30-6:30, Sun. 8:30-2:00. (i.e., Blitz rounds are prior to rounds 2-5 of
rated. Prizes: top 3 overall winners in 9-12 will receive WKU Academic Temple Chess Club Spring Swiss 2012 main tournament). Other events: see sco2012.eventbrite.com. HR: $99-
Scholarships (1) Full tuition and fees annual scholarship, (2) $3,000 3-SS, G/90 w/5 Sec delay. Playing Site: Holiday Inn, 5247 S. General 99-109-109, $129 oceanfront (King only), $129 suite ($139 triple/quad
annual room and board scholarship, (3) $500 annual book scholarship Bruce Dr., (Service road on East side of I-35 just North of Midway exit occupancy). 800-552-3224 or 321-783-9222, ask for Space Coast Chess
(conditions apply, see website for details); Trophies to top five teams in # 297), Temple, TX 76502, (254) 778-5511. Gtd. Prizes $600. 2 Sections rate, reserve by 4/7. Ent: Space Coast Chess Foundation, c/o Harvey Ler-
each section, and top 8 individuals in each section. SECTIONS: High School Open to all. Prize fund $375 - 1st = $200, 2nd = $100, U1700 = $75; man, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or sco2012.eventbrite.com.
(k-12), Jr. High (k-8), Elementary (k-5), Primary (k-3, & k-1). EF: $15 by Reserve U1400: Prize fund $225 - 1st = $100, 2nd = $75, U1200 = $50. Info only: Peter Dyson 321-452-9863, peter200@modusoperandi.com.
4/14, $25 on site. Reg.: Sat. 4/21 8-9 am or online by 4/14. Rds.: 10 am, All: EF: $25 if paid in advance, $30 on site. $5 discount for current Texas FIDE, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
2-5 ASAP. Location: Warren South High School, 8140 Nashville Rd., Bowl- Chess Association members. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9 am, 1 pm, 4:15 pm.
USCF membership required. No State membership. UR placed at the dis- Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, Maryland
ing Green, KY 42101. Side Event: Friends and Family Tournament. Sat.
cretion of the TD. Advanced entry: Forrest Marler, 4102 West Adams Ave., Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 50
4/21 only. 5 SS, G/30. Non-rated. EF: $8. Reg/Rds/Location: see scholas- 2012 Maryland Open
tic. Prizes:Trophies to top 3 individuals in sections: Adult (18+), Seniors #104, Temple, TX 76504-3551. 254-231-7026. fzmarler@gmail.com. NS,
NC, W. 5SS, 40/100, SD/45 inc/30, (Rnd 1 G/90 inc/30) (2-day schedule: rds 1-
(50+), High-school (k-12), Primary (k-1). Trophies to top ten in sec- 2 G/45 inc/30) U1200 G/120 d/5(2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d/5).
tions: Jr. High (k-8), Elementary (k-5), Primary (k-3). Hotel Rates: Must Apr. 21, Wisconsin Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-468-1100.
mention "WKU Chess" for special rate: News Inn $49/room 3160 Scotts- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 All prizes guaranteed. 4 sections: Open FIDE: $1200-600-300-200-100,
ville Rd., Bowling Green, KY-42104; Tel: 270-781-3460 (only 20 rooms Hales Corners Challenge XV top U2201 $125, top Life Master $100. Amateur Section (U2000):
available so reserve early!). Overflow: Country Inn & Suites $79/room 4SS, G/60. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Wyndham Milwau- $800-400-250-125-75, top U1800 $125, top 1st Cat $90. Reserve Sec-
includes hot breakfast (behind News Inn). Byes: 1/2 point each (limit 1), kee Airport Hotel, 4747 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, 414-481-8000. (mention tion (U1600): $650-350-200-100-75, top U1400 $110, top 3rd Cat $80.
Southwest Chess Club for $79 room rate). EF: $35-Open, $25-Reserve, Novice (U1200): $500-250-150-100-75, top U1000 $100, top unrated $70.
both $5 more after 4/18. Comp EF for USCF 2200+. $$ Open =1st-$325 Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200 or $300 in U1600. A free con-
(guaranteed), 2nd-$175 (guaranteed), A-$100, B & Below-$75; $$ tinental breakfast for participants will be provided on Sunday
Reserve =1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. morning. We will optionally text your pairings to your cell phone. EF: $60
Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Entries to: Allen Becker, N112 W17033 Vista Court, by 4/12 mail or online, $70 by 4/24 online, $75 by 4/26 online, and $80
CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Apt. D, Germantown, WI 53022; allenbecker@wi.rr.com. Questions to TD: at the door. Special EFs: GM&IMs free; $60 deducted from prize. Spe-
Visit our website at www. chesstour. com for Robin Grochowski, (414) 861-2745 (cell). cial HR: $99, ($25 EF discount if staying in hotel) may not be avail after
late news, results, games, CCA minimum ratings, 4/12, free Sat. night room for GMs registering early. Open, U2000, &
Apr. 21-22, California, Northern U1600 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11&6, Sun 9&3.
advance entries, and more! Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 Open, U2000, & U1600 2-day schedule: reg ends Sat 10am rds 11-2:15-
Most tournaments have alternate schedules 7th Annual Frank Doyle Open 6, 9-3 U1200 3-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11&3:30,
Frank Doyle Open Exchange Bank, 444 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401.
playing less or more days than listed below. 4 round Swiss, G/120. In 3 Sections, Open: $$GTD: $250-175. Reserve:
Sun 9&1:00 U1200 2-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds 11, 1:15 & 3:30,
Asterisk means full details in this issue- Sun 9&1:00. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Tow-
Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $200-125. Booster: Open to 1499 & under. son, MD 21204. Online entry and link to room reservations at: http://the
otherwise, see future issues or our website. $$GTD: $150-100. Unr. must play in Booster Section. Unrated players win- mdopen.com. Questions: mregan@baltimorechess.org. Chess Magnet
ning prizes will only receive half of the prize. ALL: EF: $35 advance until School JGP.
4/4-8: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA* 4/18, $45 at site. Reg.: 04/21 8:30am-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10,3; Sun 10,3.
4/27-29: Green Mountain Open, Rutland VT* ENT: Paul Stagnoli, 4233 Kintyre Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409-4127. INFO: Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, Vermont
5/4-6: Western Amateur, Los Angeles CA* (707)478-4385 paulgs@sonic.net. No phone or e-mail entries. Bring Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 (Enhanced)
5/18-20: New York State Open, Lake George NY* equipment, none provided. No Cell phones allowed. NS. NC.W. Chess 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open
Magnet School JGP. 5SS, 30/90, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d/5). Holiday InnRut-
5/24-28: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL*
land/Killington, 476 Holiday Drive (near intersection US-4 and US-7),
6/8-10: Northeast Open, Stamford CT* Apr. 22, California, Southern Rutland, VT 05701. Free shuttle to Amtrak, bus terminal or Rutland Air-
6/29-7/3: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia PA* Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 port. Free parking, free wireless, heated pool, whirlpool, exercise room;
7/4-8: World Open, Philadelphia PA* LACC - 2012 Westwood Spring Open restaurants within easy walking distance. $2000 guaranteed prizes.
7/20-22: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL* 5SS, G/45. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: Open In 3 sections. Open: $400-200-150, top Under 2010/Unr $220-110. Under
7/20-22: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA* 1810: $300-150-80, top Under 1610 $160-80, no unrated may win over
7/27-29: Southern Open, Orlando FL* $150. Under 1410: $100-50, trophies to first 3, top Under 1210, Under
WARNING!
7/27-29: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT* 1010, Under 810, Unrated. Top 2 sections EF: 3-day $68, 2-day $67 if check
8/3-5: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* mailed by 4/20, all $69 online at chesstour.com by 4/25, $75 phoned to
8/10-12: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* 406-896-2038 by 4/25 (entry only, no questions), $80 at site. Under 1410
Section EF: All $40 less than top 2 sections EF. All: No checks at site, credit
THE USE OF A
8/17-19: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN
8/17-19: Manhattan Open, New York NY* cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with
entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15.
CELL PHONE
8/17-19: Central California Open, Fresno CA
Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20.
8/24-26: Atlantic Open, Washington DC Re-entry $40, not available in Open. GMs & IMs free; $60 deducted from
PROHIBITED!
9/15-16: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT Sun 9 & 2:15. Half point byes OK all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2.
9/21-23: Louisville Open, Louisville KY HR: $89-89, 802-775-1911, reserve by 4/13. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-
AT MOST TOURNAMENTS!
10/4-8: Continental Class, Arlimgton VA 1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Unofficial
10/5-7: Los Angeles Open, Los Angeles CA uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: Continen-
10/12-14: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL tal Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. DirectorAtChess.us,
chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance
IF YOUR CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH
10/19-21: Boardwalk Open, Asbury Park NJ
10/24-28: Bahamas International, Nassau, Bahamas entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
11/2-4: Eastern Team Championship, Stamford CT GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE SEVERELY Apr. 28, Virginia
PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN FORFEITED! Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6
11/9-11: Kings Island Open, Mason OH
11/23-25: Natiional Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA 2012 Walter Muir Memorial
TURN IT OFF!
12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV 3-Round Swiss System Game/90 w/5 second delay. St. John's Lutheran
For later events, see chesstour.com. Church, 4608 Brambleton Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. GUARANTEED
PRIZES:Top Section: $125-$100-$75. Additional Sections: If Octagonals,
Each is guaranteed $125-$100, If Hexagonals, Each is guaranteed $100-
$75, If Quads, Each is guaranteed $100. ENTRY FEE: If received by April Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6345 Powers Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30339. (770)- $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewin-
27, $30.00. At site, $40.00. REGISTRATION: 6-9pm on 4/27; 8:30-9:30am 955-1700. $10,000 b/150, 1st place in each section GTD, others 50% ners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter),
on 4/28. ROUNDS: 10-2-6. BYES: One only per tournament; must request GTD. In 5 sections: Championship: FIDE RATED with U.S.C.F. rules. 5-SS, top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes
before 1st round begins. ADVANCE ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, G/90 with 30 second increments, (2-day option Rd. 1 G/90, d/5). $1,000- (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used.
P.O. Box 14143, Roanoke, VA 24038. PHONE: (540) 344-4446. EMAIL: 500-300-200; u2200: $400, u2050: $400. Under 1900: $700-300-200-100: Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-
info@roanokechess.com. WEB PAGE: roanokechess.com. NS. NC. W. u1800: $200. Under 1700: $700-300-200-100: u1600: $200. Under 10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible!
Apr. 28, Virginia 1500: $600-300-200-100; u1350: $200. Under 1200: $600-300-200-
100, U1000: $200. Lower 4 sections: 5-SS, G/120 (2-day option Rd. 1 G/90, May 12, Vermont
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10
Sterling Chess April Open and RBO d/5). ALL: EF: $84 2-day, $85 3-day in advance: $90 at site. Free to GM's
and IM's, $50 taken from winnings. Juniors playing in Under 1200: $50 White River Open
Hilton Inn & Suites Dulles, 22700 Holiday Park Dr., Sterling, VA 20166. Fairfield Inn and Suites, 102 Ballardvale Dr., White River Junction, VT
Three sections: Open 4SS, G/61 d5, $$300 Gtd., 150/100/50. U1600 for no prizes. Unrateds: $50, can win 100% Championship and $200 in
lower sections. Re-entry: $35. No re-entry for Championship section. May 05001. In 3 Sections, Open: 4SS, GAME/65, D/5, $$GTD: $275-150-75.
4SS, G/61 d5, medal to winner. U1000 4SS, G/25 d5, medal to winner. U2000 $100 U1750 $100. U1500: 4SS, GAME/65, D/5, Open to 1499 &
Rds.: Open and U1600 11:15, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. U1000 11:30, 12:45, 2:00, play up 1 section only. Byes: limit 2, not 5th, must request before 1st round.
G.C.A. membership required, other states ok. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends under. $$GTD: $150-50. U1250 $100. U1000: 4SS, GAME/65, D/5, Open
3:15. Doors open 10:30. EF: Open $25, U1600 $20, U1000 $15. Unrateds to 999 & under. Open to Adult Unrated not allowed in U1000. $$GTD: $100.
free. Entries limited: Register online at www.meetup.com/sterling- 7 p.m. Friday. Rounds: 7:30 p.m., 2:30-7:30, 10-3:15. 2-day schedule:
Reg.: ends 10 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10:30 a.m., then merges with 3-day. ALL: EF: $28 postmarked by 5 May, $33 at site. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 AM. Rds.:
chess-tournaments. Pay on website. Info: news@serranoassociates.com. 10:00-1:00-3:30-6:00. One half point bye available rounds 1-3. ENT: Alex
Bye: Half-point, any round. Chess Magnet School JGP for top two sec- 5/6: Georgia Chess Business Meeting- 2:30 p.m. Hotel: $79 for single
or double. Mention Georgia Chess. Info: Thad Rogers member2@geor- Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea
tions. relyea@operamail.com. HR: 802-291-9911. www.relyeachess.com.
giachess.org. or (478)-973-9389. Enter: Online at georgiachess.org or
Apr. 28-29, Missouri mail to G.C.A., P.O. Box 2584, Suwanee, GA 30024. NS. NC. W. Chess Mag- Chess Magnet School JGP.
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 net School JGP. May 15, New York
Joplin Benefit Tournament Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced)
100% of entry fees will be donated to the Joplin Habitat for Human- A Heritage Event!
May 4-6 or 5-6, Ohio Marshall Masters!
ity to support building for tornado impacted families. 5SS, G/90,d/5. 4-SS, G/25d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St.,
La Quinta Inn (Room A), 3320 South Rangeline Rd., Joplin, MO 64804. 2 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 60 (Enhanced)
48th Cincinnati Open NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scor-
sections: Open, U1600. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 tournament since the prior
5SS; Hilton Garden Inn, 5200 Natorp Blvd., Mason, OH 45040. Five Sec-
$$Gtd. $490. Open: $150-100-60. U1600: $80-60-40. EF: $40 (by 04/27), month's Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100.
tions: Open, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300. Time Control: 40/2, SD/60
$50 on site. Cash only on site. Registration: 8:30-9:45. MCA Member- Prizes to U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-
d/5; 2-day rds 1&2 G/75 d/5. Prizes: Open: $1,000-750-500-250; U2200:
ship required from $5.OSA. Rounds: Sat: 10:00, 1:30, 5:00. Sun: 10:00, 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd 1 or 4 only), request at entry.
$700-500-300-150; U1900: $400-300-200-100; U1600: $300-200-150-
1:30. One 1/2 point bye if requested before round 3. Ent: info@joplin www.marshallchessclub.org.
100; U1300: $225-150-125-100. Open section prizes guaranteed; other
chess.org with cash on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New prizes in the under sections based on 100 total entries for the tourna-
Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. HR: $69 May 18-20 or 19-20, New York
ment, else proportional. (No unrated may win more than the third-place Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 (Enhanced)
plus tax by 3/27, after based on availability. 417-781-0500, mention Chess prize amount except in Open.) Entry fee: $95 if mailed/emailed by April
Tournament. Info: www.joplinchess.org, info@joplinchess.org or 417- 20th annual New York State Open
30, 2012; $115 after April 30/onsite. Re-entry $50. Free entry to GMs/IMs 5SS, 30/90, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d/5).Tiki Resort (for-
483-1554. Chess Magnet School JGP. who complete schedule; $95 deducted from prize. Registration: Friday, merly Howard Johnson), 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3000.
Apr. 28-29 or 29, New York May 4 5:00-6:30; Saturday, May 5 9:00-10:30. 3-day schedule: Friday 7:00, In 4 sections. Open: $$ 400-200-150, top Under 2010 $230-120, top Under
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Saturday 11:00 and 5:30, Sunday 9:30 and 4:00. 2-day schedule: Sat- 1810/Unr $220-110. Senior, open to under 1910 or unrated born before
Marshall April Grand Prix! urday 11:00 and 2:00, then merge with 3-day. Byes: Maximum two half- 5/21/62. $$ 300-150-80, top Under 1710 $120-60. Under 1610: $$ 300-
4-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. point byes, must commit before round 3. HR: $99, group code COT, reserve 150-80, Under 1410 $120-60, unrated limit $150. Under 1310: $100-50,
EF: $50, members $30. $$625 Gtd: 275-150, U2200/unr. $105, U2000 $95. by 4/13/2012 or rate may go up; reservations 800-560-7843 or 513-204- trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. All: 1 year NYSCA membership
Reg. ends 15 min. before round. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds. 12:30- 6000 or www.cincinnatimason.hgi.com. Bring sets and clocks. Advance prize to NY residents who are not members. EF: 3-day $78, 2-day $77 mail-
5:30PM each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30PM entries: Cincinnati Open, PO Box 499006, Cincinnati, OH 45249-9006 or ed by 5/11, both $79 online at chesstour.com by 5/16, $85 phoned to
Sun; both merge rd. 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. FIDE by email to a.hodge195@gmail.com. Registration form and complete infor- 406-896-2038 by 5/16 (entry only, no questions), $90 at site. No checks
(G/30 not FIDE ratable). www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet mation at www.Chessinnati.com. Questions: Alan Hodge 513-697-6930, at site, credit cards OK. Entry fee $50 less to all in U1310. Special 1 year
School JGP. a.hodge195@gmail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com,
A Heritage Event! May 10, New York Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site,
A State Championship Event! Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $40, not available
May 4-6 or 5-6, Georgia 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! in Open Section. GMs free, $60 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule:
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at the Marshall Club, Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day sched-
2012 Georgia Chess Championship 23 West 10 St., bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs ule: Reg ends Sat 11:30 am, rds Sat 12, 3 &, 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point
40th Annual
WORLD OPEN
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
Mostly 9 rounds, July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 2012
$250,000 projected prizes, $200,800 minimum guaranteed!
In 13 sections- some can play in more than one section. Free GM lectures & analysis!
A HISTORIC SITE! SPECIAL FEATURES! 5) New sections for seniors, women, and
The World Open returns to the 1) Schedule options. 5-day is popular, two under 13 sections- and you can play in
A HISTORIC
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Open, U2400, and U2200 are FIDE money.
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6) International 6/29-7/3: many foreign
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Museum of Art, including Independence
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room rate Bell,
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without; public lot a block away is about $18 post-event rating posted 7/3/11-7/3/12 was 9) Free analysis by GM Sam Palatnik
weekday and only $5 on weekend. more than 30 points over class maximum! 7/4-7/8. Free GM lectures 7/6 & 7/7, 9 am.
byes OK all, must commit before rd 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1810/ rated, GM and IM norms possible. Under 2300: $5000-2500-1200-900- 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 2-day U2300 to U1300 sched-
unr in Open). HR: 65-65 (poolside), 75-75 (regular), call 518-668-5744 Mon- 700-600-500-400-300-300. FIDE rated. Under 2100: $5000-2500-1200- ule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30.
Fri 9 am-5pm, reserve by 5/4 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800- 900-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1900: $5000-2500-1200-900-700- 4-day, 3-day & 2-day U2300 to U1300 schedules merge & compete for
331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour. 600-500-400-300-300. Under 1700: $5000-2500-1200-900-700-600-500- same prizes. 3-day Under 1100 schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 1 pm, Rds Sat
com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: 400-300-300. Under 1500: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300- 2 pm & 6 pm, Sun 10, 2 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 2-day Under 1100 schedule:
Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. www.chesstour. 300. Under 1300: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300. Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 3-day &
com, DirectorAtChess.us, 845-496-9658. $15 service charge for refunds. Under 1100: $1500-700-400-300-200-200-100-100. Under 900: $500- 2-day U1100 schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Under 900
Advance entries posted atchesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. 300-200, trophies to first 5, top U700, U500, U300, Unrated. Prize limits: schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10, 12, 2 & 3:45, Mon 10, 12, 2.
May 19-20 or 20, New York 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated through 5/12 list may not Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) win over $800 U1100, $1500 U1300 or $2500 U1500. Games rated too 2, others before rd 4. Hotel rates: $103-103-103-103, 800-937-8461, 847-
Marshall May Grand Prix! late for 5/12 list not counted. 2) If official rating 5/11-4/12 or unofficial 777-6500, reserve by 5/11 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-
4-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. post-event rating posted 5/24/11-5/24/12 was more than 30 points over 331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.
EF: $50, members $30. $$625 Gtd: 275-150, U2200/unr. $105, U2000 section maximum, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE,
$95. Reg. ends 15 min. before round. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds 12:30- rated) cannot win over $200 inU900, $400 U1100, $700 U1300, $1000 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Some
5:30PM each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30PM U1500, $1500 U1700, $2000 U1900 or $2500 U2100. Unofficial uschess.org foreign ratings not accepted for U1900 or below. Highest of multiple rat-
Sun; both merge rd. 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. FIDE ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 4) Balance of any limited ings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may
(G/30 not FIDE ratable). www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet prize goes to next player(s) in line. Top 7 sections Mailed EF: 5-day Open be expelled. US player ratings: May official ratings used; FIDE ratings
School JGP. $205, 4-day $204, 3-day$203, 2-day $202 mailed by 3/29; 5-day $225, used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if oth-
An American Classic! 4-day $224, 3-day $223, 2-day $222 mailed by 5/16; all $250 at site. No erwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players must submit to a search for
May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, Illinois checks at site, credit cards OK. Top 7 sections online EF at chesstour. electronic devices if requested by Director. In round 3 or after, players
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 200 (Enhanced) com: $207 by 3/29, $227 by 5/21, $250 after 5/21 until 2 hours before with scores of 80% or over and their opponents may not use head-
21st annual Chicago Open rd 1. Top 7 sections phoned EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no ques- phones, earphones, cellphones, or go to a different floor of the hotel
Open Section, May 24-28: 9SS, 40/90, SD/30, inc/30, GM & IM norms tions): $230 by 5/21 (entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 5/21. without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salis-
possible, all Open entry fees $100 more than below for US players never GMs, IMs, WGMs, foreign FMs free in Open; $200 deducted from bury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 845-496-9658,
rated 2200/over by FIDE. Under 2300 to Under1300, May 25-28, 26- prize. All Open Section EF $100 more for US players never rated 2200 or www.chesstour.com. You may request lowest possible section if May
28 or 27-28: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5; 2-day over by FIDE. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over in top 7 sections. rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be
option, rds. 1-4 G/40, d/5). Under 1100, (NOTE CHANGE), May 26-28 Under 1100 EF: $85 mailed by 5/16, $87 online at chesstour.com by 5/21, posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
or 27-28: 7SS, G/90, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-4 G/40, d/5). Under 900, $100 at site. Under 900 EF: $35 mailed by 5/16, $37 online at May 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, New York
May 27-28: 7SS, G/40, d/5. All: No 5 minute time deduction. At Westin chesstour.com by 5/21, $50 at site. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 60
Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090 members; join at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour Event. Special 1 yr USCF dues The 2nd Annual New Yorker Open!
(from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young 7-SS, 40/2, SD/1 + d5 (3-Day Option, rds. 1-2 G/75 + d/5; 2-Day Option,
Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south.) Free parking. Free analysis of your games Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young rds. 1-4 G/45 + d5). Chess Center of New York at the historic New Yorker
by GM John Fedorowicz, beginning two hours after the start of each 4-day Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open. Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NY City. Free
round. Free lectures by GM Fedorowicz 5pm Friday, 9 am each day Sat- 5-day schedule (Open): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, analysis of your games by former US Open Champion GM Mike Rohde
urday, Sunday, Monday. $100,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 9 sections. Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): and USCFs Most Active Player IM Jay Bonin! $10,000 Guaranteed! In
Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-900-700-600-500-400-300, clear or tie- Reg. ends Fri 6pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 5 sections. Open: $1,000-500-300-150, top U2450 $450-250. FIDE. Under
break winner bonus $200, top FIDE Under 2500/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Sat 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2300: $800-400-200-100, U2150 $350-150. FIDE. Under 2000: $800-400-
200-100, top U1800 $350-150. $300 limit to Unr. Under 1600: $700-350- May 26-28 or 27-28, California, Southern mit by 8:15 pm. Re-entry: half-price. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. CCA
200-100, top U1400 $250-150, $200 limit to Unr. Under 1200: $400-200- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40 (Enhanced) ratings may be used.
100, $100 limit to Unr. NEW!! Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes! Best male/ 2012 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic A Heritage Event!
female 2-player team combined score in all sections:$500-250-150 (team- 6-SS, 3-day 40/2, SD/1, 2-day rds. 1-3 G/1 then merges. Hilton Ontario June 1-3 or 2-3, Ohio
mates' average rating must be Under 2200, teammates may play in dif- Airport, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764. $10,000 b/200, 50% of each Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40
ferent sections; teammate pairings avoided but possible, teams must de- prize guaranteed. In five sections: Open: $$T+1700-750-400-300-200, 54th Gem City Open
clare by rd. 4). EF: 4-Day $104, 3-Day $103, 2-Day $102 if postmarked U2400 400, U2200 700-300-200. Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200- 5SS at the Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Time Controls:
by 5/18, $100 on-line thru 5/23 at www.chesscenter.cc, $110 by phone 100. Amateur (Under 1800): $$750-300-200-100. Reserve (Under 3 day-G/150, td/5. 2 day option Rs 1&2 G/75, td/5 then merge in R3 with
thru 5/23, $120 at site; all EF $20 less to players rated U1400 in U1600 1600):$$750-300-200-100.Booster (Under 1400/unrated):$$400-200- 3 day schedule and time controls. $$5,000 Gtd. 4 sections: OPEN
Section, $60 less to unrated players in Under 1600 Section (only players 100, U1200 150, Unr 150. (Unrated may win Unrated prizes only.) EF: $88 (FIDE Rated): $1000- $550- $350-$250, U2000: $500-$300-$150, U1700:
with 3 games or less are unrated), $60 less to all in Under 1200 Section, by 5/24, $99 at door. Booster (U1400) section EF: $72 by 5/24, $85 door. $500- $300-$150, U1400: $500-$300-$150. Unrated prizes limited to 1/3
GMs free ($90 from prize). Re-entry $70 except from Open to Open. 4- Reg.: ends 10:30am 5/26, 9:30 am 5/27. Rds.: 3-day: 11-6, 11-6, 10- except in OPEN w/bal to next player(s). EF: 3-day $67, 2-day $65 if mailed
Day Schedule: reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds Fri. 7, Sat. 11 & 6, Sun.11 & 6, Mon. 4:30. 2-day: 10-1-3:30 (G/1), then merges with 3-day at 6. All: SCCF or registered online or at Dayton Chess Club by 5/25, thereafter $77 for
10 & 4:30. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am. Rds. Sat. 11, 2:30 & membership req. ($18 re, $10 jr), OSA. $25 Best Game prize, all sections 2 or 3 day. Free to GMs or IMs who complete their schedule. No cks at
6, Sun. 11 & 6, Mon. 10 & 4:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9:30 am. eligible. 1 half-point bye if requested at least 1 round in advance, rd. 6 site, MC/Visa ok. DCC Mbrs $5 discount. 3-Day Reg: Fri 6pm - 7:30pm.
Rds. Sun. 10, 12, 2, 4, 6, Mon. 10 &4:30. All schedules merge and compete must be requested with entry. HR: $89, (909) 980-0400, code CHS, reserve 3 Day Rounds: Fri 8 pm R1, Sat 11-6 Rs 2&3, Sun 9-3:30 Rs 4&5. 2-Day
for same prizes. Limit 3 byes, Open must commit before rd. 2, others by 5/4. Parking free. Free wireless in public areas, 24-hour airport shut- Reg Fri nite & Sat 9am-1030am, 2 Day Rounds: Sat 11-2:30 Rs 1&2, then
before rd. 4. Prize limit $450 for players with any post-tournament rat- tle. Info: randallhough@yahoo.com. Website, On-line entry: www.scchess. 3 day schedule. Sun DCC Opens 8 a.m. Byes: 2 ok - must commit by R2,
ing after 4/6/12 on uschess.org more than 30 points over section limit. com. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. NS. NC. F. State 1 if R5. Hotel: Crown Plaza $92 (1-4), 937.229.9835. Ask for the Gem City
Balances of all limited prizes go to next eligible player(s). Unofficial rat- Championship Qualifier. Chess Magnet School JGP. Open Group Rate. Register online at www.DaytonChessClub.com or mail
ings at us.chess.org usually used if otherwise unrated. $15 charge for A Heritage Event! to Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. Chess Mag-
refunds. HR: 212-971-0101 Free Digital Clock Setting Seminar by IA A State Championship Event! net School JGP.
Carol Jarecki: 5pm Sat. (for players too embarrassed to ask the TD to May 26-28 or 27-28, Massachusetts
set their clocks and for TDs too embarrassed to admit they cant.)Ques- June 2-3, New York
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 40 (Enhanced) Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6
tions, chesscentr@aol.com or 845-569-9969, credit card phone 81st Massachusetts Open
entries (but no questions) thru 5/23: 406-896-2191. After 5/23, enter 6th Annual Buffalo International Chess Championships 2012
6SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day schedule, G/45, d/5 in rounds 1-3. No 2-day Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic St., Buffalo, NY. Two day,
at site only (no checks, credit cards OK). CCA ratings may be used. Ent: schedule in Open sect.) Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post
Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. Bring sets, World Chess Federation (FIDE) and USCF Open rated Championships, 5
Road West, Marlboro (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508- games, Swiss, Game 120 with 5 sec delay. Payments must be received
clocks, boards! W. Chess Magnet School JGP. 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 5,000 b/120 paid entries ($30 off EFs by May 19, 2012. Online Registrations with reply to: arcangel8chess@
A Heritage Event! count half), 75% G. Top 3 prizes in the Open sect. are 100% G. 6 sects. yahoo.com. For more information, www.buffalochess.blogspot.com.
A State Championship Event! Open: $1000-400-200, U2300 $200-150. FIDE rated. 3-day schedule Canadians and FIDE rated players are Welcomed $10 less! Sat and Sun-
May 25-28 or 26-28, Texas only. U2200: $350-150-100. U2000: $350-150-100. U1800: $350-150-100. day, Sections are FIDE Open & FIDE Womens, games on Sat at 10am,
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 (Enhanced) U1600: $300-150-100. U1400: $250-125-100, U1200 125-100. State 2:30pm and 7pm, Sunday at 9:30am and 2pm. Cash Prizes based on 24
Texas State and Amateur Championships championship title to high scoring Mass. resident or student in each sect. players, EF $55, $80 after. Canadians and FIDE rated players $10 less,
7SS. Sheraton Dallas North Hotel, 4801 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy., Dallas, Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2000, $150 in U1800, $125 in U1600, $100 GMs & IMs are free entry. Cash Prizes are $260, $190, $130 and $70. One
TX 75244. $$ 8,350 b/175, full entries in Championship and Amateur sec- in U1400, can't win title except in Open. Prizes for most interesting Byes are available! Saturday, June 2, 2012 Only! U1900, U1500 and Schol-
tions, 2 scholastic side events that do not count toward base. Champion- games in each sect. (100% G): Open $300, U2200 $250, U2000 $200, astics K-12: U1900 and U1500, 5 games, Swiss, Game 60; d5, USCF rated,
ship: (This section is FIDE rated but uses USCF rules. Must be rated 2000 U1800 $150, U1600 $125, U1400 $100, plus DVDs to each. EF: $69 for EF $40, $65 after! Games will start on Sat only at 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm
or above by either USCF or Fide to play in this section. Defending Ama- 3-day, $68 for 2-day if mailed by 5/22 or online by 5/24, $80 at site. GMs and 6pm. One Bye Available! Cash Prizes are based on 24 players, $150,
teur Champion may also play in this section. Texas Scholastic High School and IMs free. $30 discount to unrated and to players in U1400 sect. rated $90, $60, U1700 and U1200 - $55. Scholastic TEAM K-12 Champion-
Champions may also play in this section. Foreign unrateds may play in under 1000. Special EF: Under age 23 or age 60 and older: $30 in 3-day, ships, Saturday Only, 5 games, Swiss, Game 30, Teams consist of 4 play-
this section.) G/90 with 30 sec. increment: $$ 1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $29 in 2-day, $35 at site, no other discounts apply. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ers or more. Team EF $80 or $25 per player, $35 after. Sections of play
$700, U2200 $800. Amateur: U2000 & unrated. Rds. 1-7 30/90 d5, Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Rds. Sat. 10:30-5:30, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 9:30-4:30. are K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 grades, Team Trophies awarded to the Top 4
SD/1 d5, rd. 1 of three day is G/115 d5. $$ 800-400-200. B $$ 600-300- 2-Day Schedule: Reg. Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Rds. Sun. 10-12:30-2:45- and Top 5 winners, Medals awarded to players who score 2pts. Games
150, C 500-250-125, U1400 $500-250-125, U1200 $400, U1000 $300 5, Mon. 9:30-4:30. Schedules merge in round 4. Byes: 1-5, limit 2, rds. start at 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Buffalo FIDE Championship
Unrated $200. Both: TCA membership required. Other states accepted. 4-5 must commit before rd. 2. Memb. req.: MACA $12 adult, $6 jr. U18, Hotel: Comfort Inn and Suites, 475 Dingens St, Buffalo, NY 14206, Phone
EF: $88 if received by 5/18, else $99. $80 Junior(U19) if received by 5/18 add $8 for optional Chess Horizons subscription, OSA. Massachusetts 716-896-2800, HR: $119.99 per night. Chess Magnet School JGP for
else $90 (juniors count as 90% toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicap Blitz Championship: Sun. 5/27. Reg. ends 9:15 p.m. 5SS (dbl). 75% of main event.
ped/ additional family participant $52 if receive by 5/18 else $65 (Sen- EFs returned as prizes. EF: $10 if playing in main tmnt, else $15. MACA
Annual Meeting: Mon. 5/28 at 9 a.m. HR: $92-92, reserve by 5/14 and June 3, New Jersey
ior/Handicap/ Additional family participant counts 60% toward base). Add
mention chess tnmt. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messen- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced)
$5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg requires pre-payment. After 5/23/12 all Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Summer 2012 Open Championship
registration and changes on site only; all changes including withdrawals, ger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062, or enter online (PayPal) at
www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to info@masschess.org or phone 4SS,G/60. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601.
$10 after 5/23/12. 4 day: Reg. Friday 5/25, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri.: 7:45, Open To All Ages With Rating above 1400. U. S. Chess Federation Mem-
Sat: 2:30 pm - 8:00, Sun.: 11:00 am - 5:15 pm, Mon.: 9 am - 2:45 pm. 3 day: 603-891-2484. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
bership Required. Prize Fund ($$ b/40) 1st-3rd $300, $250, $200,
Reg. Sat. 5/26, 9-9:30 am, Rd. 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign A Heritage Event! U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75,
Unrated must play in Championship section. Registrations that do not indi- May 26-28, Oklahoma Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70
cate 4 or 3 day schedule will be put in the 3 day. HR: $75/75/75/75, $75 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 %. Reg. Ends at 9 AM Only one requested 1/2-point bye allowed, if
rate includes full breakfast buffet, 972-661-3600 or 888-627-8436 reserve 31st NAO FIDE Open requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By May 30th) $40,
by 5/11/12 and ask for Dallas Chess Club rate. Free Parking. Up to two 8-SS, G/90+30spm, (Reserve: 10-SS, G-50+15 spm dual rated). Reg.: AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. INFO: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741,
1/2 pt byes available if requested before end of rd. 2, but byes for both 9-9:45. $$G 1,900. Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th Ave. (Hwy-51) Still- Email: Diana@icanj.net (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net). Rds.: 9:30 AM,
rd. 6 AND 7 not permitted. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 5/26. 5-SS, Rds. water, OK 1-405-372-0800. HR: 68-68. Wi-Fi, EF: Open: $55, Reserve: $30 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Membership
G/30 d5, EF: $29 by 5/18, $44 after; Pre-reg. requires pre-payment. After (deduct $10 only if ck postmarked before May 22): OCF $10 required OSNA. checks payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman,
5/23/12 all registration and changes on site only; all changes $10 after Two Sections: Open (FIDE): Gtd 1st 500, 300, 200, X: $200 A: $200-100, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. NS. NC. W.
5/23/12. No refunds after 5/23/12, $10 handling fee for refunds before B: $200, C+UNR: $200, Rds at 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 2 half pt byes
rds 1-8, Reserve: U-1400 and Unrated 1st $100, Other class prizes per June 8-10 or 9-10, Connecticut
5/23/12. Entries do not count toward base in Championship and Ama- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 50 (Enhanced)
teur. Registration 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small entrees; Rds at 10-1-4-7, 10-1-4-7, 9-Noon. 3 half pt byes rds 1-10 for
Reserve, LS, W, Free Parking. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 18th Annual Northeast Open
lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship and K-12 U1000. 5/26. 5- 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Hotel (formerly
SS, Rds. G/30 d5. Prizes:Trophies to top 12 individuals, five teams in each 74074. FKimBerry@AOL.com, 405 372-5758. Chess Magnet School JGP
for Open Section. Holiday Inn Select), 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8,000
section. K-12 U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to those who do not guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-300-200, U2250
win a trophy. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Long- May 27, New York $600300. FIDE. Under 2050: $800-400-300-200, top U1850 $500-250.
horn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, info@ Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced) Under 1650: $700-400-250-150, top U1450 $400-200. Under 1250:
dallaschess.com www.dallaschess.com NS. NC. W. FIDE. Chess Mag- 2nd Annual New Yorker Open Blitz Championship (QC)! $300-150-100, trophy to top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may
net School JGP. 5-SS, G/5 + d/0 (5 double rounds, 10 games total). Chess Center at the not win over $150 in U1250 or $400 in U1650. Top 3 sections EF: 3-day
New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, $88.50, 2-day $87.50 if check mailed by 5/30, all $89 online at chesstour.
May 26, Tennessee
NYC (see New Yorker Open, 5/25-28). EF at site only: $40, $20 if rated com by 6/6, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/6 (entry only, no questions),
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 Under 1800, GMs free ($25 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholas-
Rutherford County Open $100 at site. No mailed credit card entries. U1250 Section EF: all $40
tic prizewinners free. $$1,000 b/40 paid entries (U1800 count 1/2), top less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $80 deduct-
5-SS, rd.1 G/25d5, rd.2 G/55d5, Rds.3, 4, 5 G/70d5. Grace Lutheran 3 Gtd: $$ 300-200-100, Top U2400/unr $150, U2200 $130, U2000 $120.
Church, 811 E. Clark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN. EF: $25 by 5/24, $30 at site. ed from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry $50; not
Byes OK rds. 1-2 (1 bye for U2000). CCA ratings may be used. Reg 7-10 available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if
$$ (1160, top 2 G, class prizes b/6 entries per class, else proportional): pm. Rds. 10:15-11-11:30-12-12:30. Quick-rated (will not affect regular otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if
$200-120, X, A, B, C, D, E/below, Unr. each $120. Reg.: 8:00-8:45am. Rds.: ratings) but prizes, pairings based on higher of Regular or Quick rating. paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20,
9:00-10:00-12:30-3:00-5:30. Ent: Rutherford County Chess Club, P.O. Box Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30,
1593, Murfreesboro, TN 37133. http://rccc.us/ (with map to site), rccc@ May 31, New York
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 (Enhanced) Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm,
rccc.us, 615-895-7989. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds.
The New Yorker Masters!!
May 26-28 or 27-28, California, Northern 4-SS, G/25 + d5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center of New York at the historic Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 100 (Enhanced) New Yorker Hotel!, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, 2. HR: $94-94, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 5/25 or rate may
Best of the West Class Championship NYC. 2 sections. Masters, open to players currently or formerly rated increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car
6SS 30/90 sd/60 (2-day rds 1-3 G/60 merge in rd4). Marriott, 2700 Mis- over 2200 USCF or FIDE, or any player scoring 2 1/2 or more points in online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury
sion College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. Hotel $89. Prize: $17,000 b/264 any 4 Rated Games Tonight! Thursday Night Action tournament since Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess
(2/3rd guaranteed). 6 sections. Open (2200+ FIDE rated 82% Gtd): 2500- Jan. 2011. $1,500 Guaranteed Prizes! $400-200-100, top U2400 150. tour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.
1200-600-200, top u2300 300-100. Expert/A/B/C: 1200-600-300-100-100- Under 2200: $200-100, top U1800 $100. NEW!! Mixed Doubles Bonus Chess Magnet School JGP.
100. D/E/unr: 1000-400-200-100, top u1200 600-300-100. Unr max $300 Prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score in either sec- June 8-10 or 9-10, Florida
exc in Open. EF by 5/22: $99. Onsite +$25, Play-up +$20. r/e $40. Econ tion: $150-100 (teammates average rating must be Under 2200; team- Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20
Opt: EF-20 & 2/3 calc prize (not avail in Open). GMs/IMs free: prize-EF. mate pairings avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice Sunshine Summer Open & Scholastic Chess Tournament (formerly
May 2012 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc to place players. Sched: 3-day Reg of 2 schedules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 sched- the After Memorial Open, now more sections)
Sa 10-11, Rds Sa/Su 11:30-5:30, Mo 10-3:30; 2-day Reg Su 9-9:30, Rds ule, rd. 1 (G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm, score carries over into round 2 of DoubleTree Hilton Orlando Downtown, 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando,
Su 10-12:30-2:50-5:30, Mo 10-3:30. Max two 1/2-pt byes, commit bef rd 7:00 schedule at 8:15 pm. EF: Masters Section $40, Under 2200 Section FL 32804 (I-4 Exit 84). $7,000/b130 (Scholastic = 1/2 entry). 70%
3. Parking $5. Ent: Bay Area Chess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. $30, $5 less to anyone who played in 4 or more 4 Rated Games Tonight! Guaranteed. 5SS, G/120 (2-day. Rnd 1 G/60). 4 Sections: OPEN: $1000-
Rfnd fee $20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/bestwest. E: ask@BayAreaChess. Thursday Night Action tournaments since Jan. 2011, GMs free ($25 500-300, U2210 & U2010 $300-200 ea.; U1910: $700-300-150, U1710
com. T: 408.786.5515. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP. from prize). Limit 2 byes (limit one bye towards class prize), must com- $300-200; U1510: $700-300-150, U1310 $300-200; Scholastic U1310:
$300-200-100, U1110 & U910 $150 ea. Trophy to top each age 7 & under DITIONALLY GUARANTEED. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1200, 800, July 1-3: Open to Under 2010 or unrated born before 7/4/62. $$ 500-
thru 14 with at least 2 players. Unrateds limited to $100, unless Place prize 500, 400, 300; U2000, $500, 300; Premier, open to 1799/below: $500, 300-200, topU1810 $280-140, top U1610/Unr $250-130, top U1410 $200.
in Open. Rated players can play-up if rated within 60 points of top of their 300; U1600: $500, 300; Reserve, open to 1399/below: $500, 300; Women's Championship, 6SS, July 1-3: Open to all females. $$ 500-
section. EF: 3-day $75, 2-day $74, Scholastic U1310: EF: $35; After U1200: $500, 300. All EF: $85 if recd by 6/16/2011. $95 at site. Free 300-200, top U1800 $240, U1600 $220, U1400 $200, U1200 $180, U1000
May 31, EF: $80, ($45 for Scholastic). Reg.: ends 1/2 hr. before 1st Rd. to Sr. Master/above who complete their schedule. ($85 EF deducted from $160, trophy to top U800, U600, Unrated. FIDE rated. Under 13 Cham-
Scholastic (Sat & Sun only). Rnd 1: 7pm Fri (or 10am Sat at G/60). Re- winnings.) 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds: Fri. 7 p.m.; pionship, 9SS, July 1-3: Open to all born after 7/3/99.Trophies to top
entry $40. Rds 2 thru 5: Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2-pt. byes if req'd before Sat. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends 10, 1st C, D, E, Unrated. Free entry to all CCA tournaments 7/15/12-
Rnd 2 (max 2). HR: $79 (407) 425-4455; (Mention Chess) or http:// Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day schedule. Re-entry: 12/31/12 to 1st. Under 13 Booster, 6SS, July 4-5: Open to all born after
tinyurl.com/June2012Hotel. Reserve by May 15. Hot Breakfast Buffet $20. Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter for $20 and loss will 7/5/99 rated under 1000 or unrated. Trophies to top 10, 1st U800, U600,
at $5/person/day with room at checkin. Complimentary parking, Fitness not count in tournament standings! One 1/2-pt. Bye available in Rds 1- U400, U200; free entry to all CCA tournaments 7/15/11-10/31/11 to1st.
Center, and Internet with sleeping rooms. Other covered Day parking avail- 4 (request required prior to Rd 1). Unrated players may play in any Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 7/12 official
able at $7/day. Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Lane, section. $25 upset prize each section. HOTELS: HOLIDAY INN DOWN- list may not win over $600 inU900, $1500 in U1200, $3000 in U1400 or
Maitland, FL 32751 or online at http://2012sunshine.eventbrite.com TOWN CAPITAL SQUARE, 175 E. TOWN ST., COLUMBUS, 43215. U1600. Games rated too late for 7/12 list not counted. 2) If official rat-
(by 6/7). Info: call (407)629-6946 or www.centralflchess.org. Chess (614)221-3281. ROOM RATE: $99.00 plus tax (includes parking). Hotel ing 7/11-6/12 or unofficial post-event rating posted 7/3/11-7/3/12
Magnet School JGP. remodeled, with expanded playing space, skittles room, many amenities. was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 3)
A Heritage Event! Chess rate available through June 1st, code CCC. (note: there is a large Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $300 in U900, $800
A State Championship Event! convention in Columbus this weekend; rooms scarce.) Alternative hotel: U1200, $1200 U1400, $1600 U1600, $2000 U1800, or $2500 U2000. 4)
June 9-10, Kentucky The German Village Inn, one mile from playing site, 920 S. High St., (614) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Open, U2400,
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 443-6506, $59.00 plus tax. Free parking: Bd. of Ed. Lot between 5th and U2200, U2200, U1800, U1600, U1400 EF: Mailed by 2/15, all 5-day $305,
2012 Kentucky Open 6th St., on Capital St., 5 min. walk from site. ENT: C/O Lou Friscoe, 1645 4-day $304, 3-day $303, 7-day $307. Open has 5-day and 7-day only; no
5SS, G/90. $$3725 b/120. Registration: 9-9:45am. Rounds: June 9th: Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Inquires: (614) 486-6856 or (614) 7-day in U1400 or U1200. Mailed by 5/15 all $10 more, mailed by 6/20
rd 1-3 10am, 2pm, 5:30pm, June 10th: rd 4-5 9am, 2pm. 1 half point bye 228-8111. Entry forms available at our website: www.centralchess all $20 move. Online at chesstour. com, all $307 by 2/15, $317 by 5/15,
available rd 1-4 if noted by rd 2. Entry Fee: $42 in advance, $50 on site. club.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. $327 by 6/25, $350 6/26 to 2 hours before round 1 or at site. Phoned
KCA dues ($8) required for all players. Prizes: Open: $800-400-200-100; June 29-July 3 (New date), Pennsylvania to 406-896-2038, all $330 by 6/25. At site, all $350; no checks, credit cards
X: 200-100; A: 200-100; U1800: 400-200-100-50; B: 100-50; C: 100-50; Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 150 (Enhanced) OK. GMs free in Open; $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs EF $100
U1400: 200-100-50-25; D: 50-25; E: 50-25; Top Jr. 50. Go to kcachess.org 9th annual Philadelphia International less, $100 deducted from prize. All Open Section EF $100 more for US
for more info. Annual meeting of the KCA Board between rds 4 and 5. St. 9SS, 40/90,SD/30, 30 second increment. Sheraton Philadelphia City players never rated 2200 or over by FIDE. Under 1200 Section EF: all
Francis High School, 233 West Broadway (entrance is on 3rd Street), Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Parking $10/day $150 less. EF for U900 Section, or unrated in U1200 Section: $43
Louisville, KY 40202. Contact: Steve Dillard, stevedillard@hotmail.com, chess rate with guest room at Sheraton, $20/day chess rate without guest mailed by 6/20, $47 online at chesstour. com by 6/25, $60 online to 2 hours
502-641-1948 or Daniel Brennan, cyberdaniel82@hotmail.com, 502-645- room, parking lot next to hotel may be much less than $20. $$G 8000: before round 1 or at site. Rated seniors 65/up in U1400 or over: all
4202. Chess Magnet School JGP. $2000-1200-800-700-600-500-400-300, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $150 less. Senior Amateur or Women's Championship EF: $76 mailed
June 14, Nevada $1000-500. Minimum prize $800 to foreign GMs who complete all games by 6/20, $78 online by 6/25, $90 at site. Under 13 Championship or
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced) with no byes (limited to first 5 foreign GMs to enter), $300 to US GMs, Under 13 Novice EF: $39 mailed by 6/20, $41 online by 6/25, $50 at site.
2012 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) foreign IMs & foreign WGMs (all must complete all games with no byes.) No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open
See Nationals. IM& GM norms possible; FIDE rated. EF: Free to GMs, IMs, WGMs. For- to Open. $20 fee for switch-ing section after 7/3. Special 1 year USCF
eign FIDE rated players: $125 mailed by 6/18, $127 online by 6/23, $150 dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30,
A Heritage Event! Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,
An American Classic! at tmt. USA current or former FIDE 2200/up rated players: $225 mailed
by 6/18, $227 online by 6/23, $250 at tmt. Others: $325 mailed by 6/18, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Open to U1200 5-day schedule: Wed
June 15-17 or 16-17, Nevada 7 pm, Thu 11 am & 6 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 200 (Enhanced) $327 online by 6/23, $350 at tmt. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK.
Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: am & 5 pm. U2400 to U1200 4-day schedule: Thu 11, 2:30 & 6, Fri 11
2012 National Open & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. U2400 to U1200 3-day schedule: Fri 11,
See Nationals. Late reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri through Mon 11 & 6, Tue 11. Two half
point byes available (must commit before rd 2); norm not possible if tak- 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. Open to U1600 7-day sched-
June 22-24 or 23-24, California, Northern ing bye. HR: $99-99, 215-448-2000, reserve by 6/5 or rate may increase. ule: Mon-Wed 7 pm, Thu-Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. All above
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 15 (Enhanced) Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent: Continen- schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Under 900 schedule: Fri
Summer Open tal Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm, Sat & Sun each 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm. Senior Ama-
6SS, G/90 (2day rds 1-2 G/40). 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. teur & Women's Championship schedule: Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10
refunds. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. Advance entries
Park free. Prize $2,400b/55. 3 sects. 1900+: guar 85% $300 200 100 & 5, Tue 10 & 4:30. Under 13 Championship schedule: Sun 11 am, 2
u2100: 100 80. 1500-1899: $300 200 70 u1700:100 70 70. U1500: $300 posted at chesstour.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us (use @ instead of
at). Chess Magnet School JGP. pm & 5 pm, Mon 10, 1 & 4, Tue 10, 1 & 4. Under 13 Booster schedule:
200 70 u1300: 100 70 70. Unr max $100 exc Open. EF: $67 by 6/20, Onsite Wed 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm, Thu 10, 1 & 4. Half point byes OK all, limit 4
+15 Playup +20. Econ: EF-20, 1/2 prize. GMs/IMs free: prize-EF. Jun July 4, Pennsylvania (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd
12 Supp, CCA min & TD discr. Sched: Reg. F 6-6:30p, Rds. F 7, Sa 9 12:15 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) 4. Limit 1 half point bye in 6 round sections. Entries, re-entries close 1
3:30, Su 9 12:15 (2day Reg. Sa 8-8:30am rds Sa 9 10:35 merge rd3). Max World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) hour before your first game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none
2 1/2pt byes by rd 3. Info: BayAreaChess.com/summer12. E: ask@Bay Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World Open). 5-SS, double supplied. HR: $99-99, 215-448-2000, ask for chess rate, may sell out about
AreaChess.com, NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP. round (10 games), G/7, d/2. Prizes $1200 based on 40 entries, else in May 31, two night minimum July 6-7. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-
June 22-24 or 23-24, Georgia proportion except half each prize guaranteed. $300-200-100, U2100 331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 $160-80, U1800 $130-70, U1500/Unr $110-50. EF: $40, at site only, no Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 pts added to FIDE (except Open Sec-
2012 Castle Chess Grand Prix checks. Reg. ends 12:30 pm, rds. 1:00, 2:00, 2:50, 3:40, 4:30. One pair tion), 100 to FQE, 200 or more to most foreign, no pts added to CFC, Puerto
5-SS, G/120 (2 day schedule, rd 1 G/90). Cox Hall, Emory University, 569 of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd 2. Quick rated (will not Rico or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for U2000 or below.
Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $8,675 G! Six sections: Premier (over affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or quick used for pairings Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose for-
1999): $1,500-1000-500; U2400/Unr: $700-400; U2200: $600-375; Class & prizes. eign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: Official July
A: $550-325; Class B: $500-$300; Class C: $450-275; Class D: $400-250; A Heritage Event! ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section only. Unofficial
U1200: $350-200; U1000: Trophy. Non-campers may play one section An American Classic! uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules:
above current rating. Campers may play one section above lifetime peak July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, Pennsylvania 1) Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested
rating. All players are eligible for all prizes in the section in which they Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300 (Enhanced) by Director. In round3 or after, players with scores of 80% or over and
play. EF: $69 if received by 6/21. $79 later or at site. Free to GM, IM or 40th Annual World Open their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, cell phones or go
USCF 2400. Unrated Players: $50; no discount to Unrated in Premier Sec- 9SS (Senior Amateur, Women's Championship and Under 13 Booster are to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Conti-
tion. Unrated may enter any section, except need TD's OK to enter Premier 6SS). Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Streets, nental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions:
Section. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $ 200 in D, $250 in C, www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess. US, 845-496-9658. You may request
Philadelphia, PA 19103. For shuttle info from Philadelphia Airport, call 800-
$300 in B or $350 in A. Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) lowest possible section if July rating unknown.$15 service charge for
in line. 3 day schedule: Reg.: 6:30-7:30 pm on 6/22. Rds.: 8; 1:30-6:30; 559-2040 or 215-616-5370. Parking $10/day chess rate with guest room
at Sheraton, $20/day chess rate without guest room, Gateway lot at 1540 refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Bring set,
9-1:30. 2 day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am on 6/23. Rd 1 at 10 am, then board, clock if possible-none supplied. Chess Magnet School JGP.
merges with 3 day schedule. HR: University Inn, 404-634-7327. Half point Vine, 1 block from hotel, is about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days.
bye any round. Limit 2. Must commit before starting play. No changes. Ent: In 13 sections with $250,000 projected prizes, $200,000 minimum. 80% July 7, Pennsylvania
5025 Antebellum Dr., Stone Mtn., GA 30087. Make check payable to: Cas- of each prize guaranteed based on 1180 paid entries total in first 9 Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced)
tle Chess, Inc. Info: Scott Parker, 770-939-5030 tournament@castlechess. listed sections, all prizes guaranteed in Senior Amateur, Womens Cham- World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC)
org, on-line registration at www.castlechess.org NS, NC, W. Chess Mag- pionship, Under 13 Championship, and Under 13 Booster. GMs, IMs, 5SS, G/10, d/2. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World
net School JGP. WGMs, Under 1200, seniors count as 50% entries, Under 900 as Open). Prizes $2000 based on 67 entries, else in proportion except half
15%entries. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 7/4-8; free each prize guaranteed. In 2 sections. Open Section: $400-200-100,
June 22-24 or 23-24, Ohio GM lectures 9 am 7/6 & 7/7. Time controls: Open 40/90, SD/30, 30 sec- top U2300/Unr $220, U2100/Unr$200. Under 1900 Section: $280-140-
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced) ond increment. U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200 70, top U1700 $160, U1500 $130, U1300 $100, no unrated may win over
2012 Columbus Open 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (4-day option rds 1-2 G/75, d/5, 3-day option rds 1-5 $150. Entry fee: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg: 7-10 pm, rounds 10:15
5-SS, 30/90, SD/60 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90), ALL PRIZES UNCON- G/45, d/5). U900, Under 13 Championship, Under 13 Booster G/65, pm, 11pm, 11:35 pm, 12:10 am, 12:45 am. 1 half point bye available, must
d/5. Senior Amateur, Womens Championship 40/2, SD/1,d/5. Open, commit before rd 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher
9SS, July 4-8 or 2-8: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-700-600- of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.
500, clear winner bonus $300, top FIDE U2500 $2000-1000. If tie for first,
DROPPING OUT? top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 11:30 pm 7/8 for title & bonus prize.
GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2400/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8,
5-8, 6-8 or 2-8: $13000-7000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top
July 8, Pennsylvania
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 (Enhanced)
World Open Blitz Championship (QC)
5SS, G/5 (double round, 10 games). Sheraton PhiladelphiaCity Center
Have to miss a round? U2300/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, 5-
8, 6-8 or 2-8: $13000-7000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top Hotel (see World Open). $2500 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open
U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000. FIDE rated. Under 2000/Unr, 9SS, July 4- Section: $500-300-200, top U2400 $220, U2200/Unr $200. Under 2000
It is very important that you Section: $300-150-80, top U1800 $180, U1600 $160, U1400 $130, U1200
8, 5-8, 6-8 or 2-8:$13000-7000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500,
$80, no unrated may win over $150. Entry fee: $40, at site only, no checks.
top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000. Under 1800/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, 5-8,
NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR 6-8 or 2-8: $13000-7000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top
U1700 (no unr) $2000-1000. Under 1600/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8
Reg.: 6-11 pm, rounds 11:15 pm, 12 midnight, 12:30 pm, 1 am, 1:30 am.
Bye: OK rd 1. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); prizes based
on higher of regular or quick ratings.
before pairings are made, so no one or 2-8: $11000-6000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top 1500 (no
is deprived of a game! If you forfeit unr) $2000-1000. Under 1400/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, 5-8 or 6-8: $10000- July 19-22, 20-22 or 21-22, California, Southern
5000-2500-1200-1000-800-700-600-500-400, top U1300 (no unr) Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 100 (Enhanced)
without notice, you may be FINED $1600-800. Under 1200/Unr, 9SS, July 4-8, 5-8 or 6-8: $5000-2500- 17th annual Pacific Coast Open
up to the amount of the entry fee! 1200-1000-800-700-600-500-400-300, top U1100 (no Unr) $1200-600. 6SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/45,d5). Under 900 Section,
Under 900/Unr, 9SS, July 6-8: $1000-700-500-400-300-300-300, tro- July 21-22 only, G/70, d/5. Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura
phies to first 10, top U700, U500, U300, Unrated. Senior Amateur, 6SS, Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US-101 to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent
to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from July 27-29 or 28-29, Florida 100. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U2000 $1000, U1800
Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free parking. Prizes $25,000 based on Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced) $800, U1600 $600, U1400 $400, U1100 $250; balance goes to next
230 paid entries (re-entries count half, Under 900 one-third), minimum 20th Annual Southern Open player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $149, 3-day $148, 2-day $147
$15,000 (60% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500- 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). Wyndham mailed by 7/31, all $149 online at chesstour.com by 8/6, $155 phoned by
700-400, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Free parking. 8/6 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $160 (no checks, credit cards
FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500- $$16,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count OK) at tmt. No credit card mailed entries. GMs free; $140 deducted from
300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1500: $1500-700-400-200. half), $12,000 (75% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. prize. EF for all in Under 1100 Section & unrated in Under 1400: all
Under 1200: $1200-600-300-200. Under 900: $300-200-120-80, trophies Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top $60 less. All: Advance EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at
to top 7. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U2100 $1000, Under 2300/Unr $800, Under 2200/Unr $700. Under 2100: $1400-700- masschess.org. Re-entry $80; not available in Open Section. Unofficial
U1900 $800, U1700 $600, U1500 $400, U1200 $200, U900 $100; balance 400-200, top Under 1900 (no unr) $500. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200, uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year
goes to next player(s) in line. If any post-event rating posted at uschess. top Under 1600 (no unr) $500. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200, top Under USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.
org 7/18/11-7/18/12 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize 1300 (no unr) $400. Under 1200: $800-400-200-100, trophies to top com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid
limit $600. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $134, 3-day $133, 2-day $132 Under1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg
mailed by 7/10, all $135 online at chesstour.com by 7/15, $140 phoned $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: 3-day Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day
by 7/15 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $150 (no checks, $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/18, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 7/24, schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30.
credit cards OK) at tmt. No mailed credit card entries. GMs free; $120 $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/24 (entry only, no questions), $120 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10
deducted from prize. Under 900 Section EF: all $90 less than above. (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. & 4:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2,
SCCF membership ($18, jrs $10) required for rated Southern CA res- EF for all in U1200 or unrated in U1500: all $50 less than above. Unof- other sections before rd 4. HR: $89-89-99, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393,
idents. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess. ficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special request chess rate, reserve by 7/26 or rate may increase. Car rental:
org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chess- Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box
with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young tour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Ques-
Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; tions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 845-496-9658. Advance
Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10
Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, New York
11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 150 (Enhanced)
Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10,12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Under 900 sched- 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $71-71 plus 11th annual Manhattan Open
ule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds 10, 1:15, 4:30 each day. All schedules: Half resort fee (currently 7.5%), 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 6-SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). New Yorker Hotel,
point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections 7/13 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St. across from Penn Station, New York 10001.
before rd 4. HR: $87-87, 818-707-1220, request chess rate, reserve by or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box $35,000 guaranteed prizes. Open & U2300 Sections are FIDE rated.
7/5 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Ques- In 10 sections: Open: $2500-1500-1000-700-500-400, clear or tiebreak
#D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY tions: www.chesstour.com, Director@Chess.US, 845-496-9658. Advance first $200 bonus, top Under 2500/Unr $1200. Under 2300, Under 2100,
12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Under 1900, Under 1700: each $1500-1000-700-500-400-300. Under
845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Mag- July 28-Aug. 1, Maryland 1500, Under 1300: each $1200-800-600-500-400-300. Under 1100:
net School JGP. Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 150 $700-400-300-200-100-100. Under 900:Trophies to first 10, top Unrated.
July 20-22 or 21-22, Illinois 2012 Washington International Under 700:Trophies to first 10, top Under 500, Under 300, Unrated. Prize
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 120 (Enhanced) 9SS, 40/90, SD/30 inc/30. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted at uschess.org 7/19/11-7/19/
5th annual Chicago Class MD 20852, 301-468-0308. Guaranteed Prizes: $5000-3000-2000-1000- 12 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $800. 2) Un-
5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). Westin Chicago 900-800-700-600-500-500, top U2500 $700-300, top U2300 $700-300. rated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $200 in U1100, $400
North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from (minimum 2100 FIDE to play. FIDE ratings used for pairings and U1300, $600 U1500, $800 U1700 or $1000 U1900. 3) Balance of limited
Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook prizes). Sets, board and clocks provided. GM and IM norms pos- prize goes to next player(s) in line. Top 7 sections EF: 3-day $163, 2-day
Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In sible. Free Continental breakfast every morning. Optionally, pairings $162 if check mailed by 8/8, all $165 online at chesstour.com by 8/13,
8 sections; no unrated allowed in Master or Expert. Master (2200/up): can be texted to your phone. EF: GMs, non-US IMs, or FIDE over 2500 $170 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/13, $180 at site. Under 1100 Sec-
$2000-1000-600-400, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800- Free, US IMs, non-US FIDE rated, or FIDE over 2400 $200, FIDE over 2300 tion EF: 3-day $83, 2-day $82 if check mailed by 8/8, all $85 online at chess
400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-200. Class A (1800-1999/ $300, FIDE over 2200 $400, FIDE under 2200 $500. All $25 more after tour.com by 8/13, $90 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/13, $100 at site.
Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. 6/1, $50 more after 6/29, $75 more after 7/24, $100 more at the door. Under 900 or Under 700 Section EF: 3-day $33, 2-day $32 if check mailed
Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): Special EFs: ALL EFs $50 less, if staying at the Hilton. Schedule: Reg by 8/8, all $35 online at chesstour.com by 8/13, $40 phoned to 406-896-
$1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. ends Sat 10 am, rds 7/28-7/31:11&6, Wed 8/1 10am. HR: $98. Ent: MCA, 2038 by 8/13, $50 at site. No phone entry after 8/13. Online late entry
Under 1000 (Under 1000/Unr): $200-100-60-40, trophies to first 5, top c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More is available between 8/14 and two hours before round 1, with same fee
Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. information, link for hotel reservation & online entry at: http://washing- as at site. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise un-
Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 E, $300 D, toninternationalchess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. rated. Special 1 year USCF membership with paper magazine if paid
$500 C, $700 B, or $900 A. If any post-event rating posted at uschess.org with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholas-
Aug. 3-5 or 4-5, Ohio
tic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30,
7/19/11-7/19/12 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 100 (Enhanced) Scholastic $20. No checks at site, credit cards OK. No mailed credit card
limit $500. Top 7 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/11, Cleveland Open
all $104 online at chesstour.com by 7/16, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 entries. Re-entry: $80, no re-entry from Open Section to Open Section.
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Cleveland Air- 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun
by 7/16 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. Under 1000 Section EF: port Hotel, 5300 Riverside Dr. (inside Cleveland Airport; free shuttle),
all $70 less than above. All: No mailed credit card entries. No checks at 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat. 10, 12:45, 3:15
Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking, free airport shuttle. $16,000 guar- & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day & 2-day merge & compete for same prizes.
site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join/ anteed prize fund. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-300, clear or
renew at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour event. Unofficial uschess.org ratings Byes: all; limit 2, Open must commit before rd2, others before rd 3. Bring
tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under2200/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $175-175-195-
usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200. 210 (rates for 3 or 4 in room are for 2 beds), 1-800-764-4680, reserve
magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult Under 1600: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. by 7/27or rate may increase, ask for Continental Chess Association
$20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult Under 1000: $300-200-100, trophies to top U800, U600, Unr. Unrated rate. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve
$30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. GMs may not win over $150 in U1000, $300 U1300, $500 U1600, or $800 U1800. car online at chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points
$80 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/25, all $105 online added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no points
& 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, at chesstour.com by 7/31, $110phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/31 (entry added to CFC, PR or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for U1900
2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Bye: all, Master must commit before rd 2, oth- only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. No mailed or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to dis-
ers before rd 3. HR: $103-103-103-103, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, credit card entries. GMs free; $90 deducted from prize. EF for all in close foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings:
reserve by 7/6 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use U1000 or unrated in U1300: $70 less than above. Unofficial uschess. August list used; FIDE ratings not used. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249,
AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues Salisbury Mills, NY 12577.Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com.
12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845- with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, You may request lowest possible section if August rating unknown. $15
496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at
School JGP. Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Sec- chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
tion. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun
July 27-29 or 28-29, Connecticut 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6,
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 50 (Enhanced)
17th Annual Bradley Open
Sun 10 & 4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before
rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $85-85-85-85, 216-267-1500, request chess
Regional
5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). Sheraton Hotel,
1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096
rate, reserve by 7/20 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-
1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent:
Alabama
(I-91 Exit 40 to Rt. 20). Free parking. $8000 guaranteed prize fund. In Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge Apr. 14, Pushing Pawns Scholastic
5 sections. Open: $1000-500-300, U2300 $450. FIDE. Under 2100: $800- for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 845- 5SS, TC: G/30. Helena Intermediate School, 3500 Hwy 52, Helena, AL
400-200, top U1900 $450. Under 1800: $800-400-200, top U1600 $450. 496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet 35080. Open (K-12): EF: $20; Middle (K-8), Elementary (K-4): EF: $10,
Under 1500: $700-400-200, top U1300 $300. Under 1200: $250-125-75, School JGP. if mailed by APR 7th. Trophy: Top 3 Individual, Medals 4th-6th. Late REG.:
trophies to 1st place, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not APR 14th at 8AM. Rds.: 9-10-11-1-2. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess.
win over $150 in U1200, $300 in U1500 or $500 in U1800. Top 4 sec- A Heritage Event! ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birming-
tions EF: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 if check mailed by 7/18, all $89 online at Aug. 4-12, 7-12 or 9-12, Washington ham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com/www.AlabamaChess.com.
chesstour.com by 7/24, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/24 (entry Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300
113th annual U.S. Open May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship (GA)
only, no questions), $100 at site. No mailed credit card entries. U1200 See Grand Prix.
Section EF: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. See Nationals.
GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA
members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.
A Heritage Event! Arizona
Aug. 9-12, 10-12 or 11-12, Massachusetts
org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 120 (Enhanced) Apr. 21, Liulia Cardona's Tempe Open
with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, 42nd annual Continental Open 4 round, USCF rated tournament. SECTIONS: USCF: 2000 & up/1600-
Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 1999/1200-1599/U1200. ASCF: U1000; G/60 for the top 4 sections. G/30
Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, 366 Main St. (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). for U1000; ROUND TIMES: 4 top sections: 9am/11:15am/1:30pm/3:30pm.
rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat Free parking. Experience early 19th century America at Old Sturbridge 5:30pm Ceremony. U/1000: 9am/10:15am/12:00pm/1:15pm. 2:30pm Cer-
10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must com- Village (see www.osv.org). Prizes $30,000 based on 250 paid entries (re- emony. PRIZES: $200 1st, $100 2nd 2000 & up/ Top 3 trophies in 1600-
mit before rd 2. HR: $89-89, 860-627-5311; reserve by 7/13 or rate may entries & $60 less EF count half), minimum $21,000 (70% of each prize) 1999, 1200-1599, and U1200/ Top 5 U1000 plus best U800 and U600.
increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-400-300, clear or tie- ENTRY FEE: $20 by 4/18, $23 by 4/19, $26 by 4/20, $30 at site. $10 to
online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury break win $100 bonus, top U2400/Unr $1800-1000. FIDE. Under 2200: play up. TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE:
Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess $2000-1000-600-400-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-600-400-200. Under 1835 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ.
tour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at 1800: $2000-1000-600-400-200. Under 1600: $1800-900-500-400-200. May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur (CA-S)
chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Under 1400: $1500-800-400-300-200. Under 1100: $700-400-250-150- See California, Southern.
May 5 & 12, Metro Phoenix Chess Club G/60 #1 Grand Opening Event 2012 April Supplement, CCA minimums and Directors discretion will be Apr. 7&8, 14&15, 21&22, 28&29, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61
Format: 4-SS (G/60, d/5), dual rated. One Open Section. Played over two used to place players as accurately as possible. Please bring clocks and 6SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC
Saturdays, two rounds each Saturday. EF: $20. Registration: equipment. INFO: Ken Zowal (510)-623-9935. Email: kenneth.zowal@sbc- memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collec-
9am10am (onsite). Round Times: 10:15am, 12:30pm. Prizes: $450 prize global.net or richardkoepcke@yahoo.com. Ent: Ken Zowal, P.O. Box 3211, tions. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-
fund based on 30 full-paid entries, 1st, 2nd & Under cash prizes will be Fremont CA 94539. No Phone entries. Chess Magnet School JGP. 5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
awarded at the end of Round 4 on May 12th. One 1/2 point bye available. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - LA Masters G/30
May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur (CA-S)
USCF membership required and available on site. Note: The director 3SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405.
See California, Southern.
reserves the right to create a 2nd section if a large rating disparity exists. EF: $30 ($20 memb). Reg.: 5-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8 pm. Prizes: ($180 b/10,
Location: InnPlace Hotel Phoenix, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, May 19, CalNorth Youth Chess Quads 75%); Parking: Free at BoA ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.
Phoenix, AZ 85051 (2nd Floor Cottonwood Room). Skittles room available Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Info
for analysis of games. Hotel has a lounge, outside patio and full service & Entry Form at: www.calnorthyouthchess.org/WeibelChess/SpringTour- Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz G/5 (QC)
restaurant. Please bring your own sets for analysis of games. Club sets naments2012. Open to all scholastic players who are USCF members. 5DSS, (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks
cannot be removed from the tournament room. Phone: 602-850-1515. Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20.
Info: www.phoenixchess.org or phoenixchess@inbox.com. a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., Alan@CalNorthYouthChess.org, Prizes: 1/2 EF. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement).
May 26-28, 2012 U.S. Amateur West Championship (510) 659-0358. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - Saturday G/61
See Nationals. May 26-28 or 27-28, Best of the West Class Championship 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. ($320 b/20),
See Grand Prix. $100/50/30; U1800-1200: $50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-
California, Northern May 27, Azhar Memorial NorCal Grade Level Champ
12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: basement ($3). Info: 310/795-5710.
Capital City C. C. Sundays Chess for Kids Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. Hotel $89. Trophies: Apr. 14&15, LACC - Sat & Sun G/90
Round Table Pizza, 3005 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. Quads (3/RR). T/C: Top 20 players & Top 10 teams in ea section. 8 sections: KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 4SS, G/90. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC
G/30 w/5 Second Delay. RDS.: 12pm/Ongoing. PRIZES: 1st - Trophy or 7-12. Sched: Reg. 8:30-9a. K-3: 5xG/30 games 9:30 11 12:30 1:50 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections.
Inscribed Chess Clock, 1st thru 4th - Medals or Pins. TIE-BREAK: G/7 w/3 3:15. Gr 4-12: 4xG4/5 games 9:30 11:20 1:15 3:15. EF by 5/22: $39. Info: Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or Mick@LA
Second Delay. EF: $20 (Includes $5 Food Gift Certificate). REG.: 11am at BayAreaChess.com/grade12. NS, NC, W. ChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Site Only. DIRECTOR: John C. Barnard 209-450-6133. JohnCharles
Barnard@ gmail.com, capitalcitychessclub.com. June 22-24 or 23-24, Summer Open Apr. 22, LACC - 2012 Westwood Spring Open
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
Apr. 14, CalNorth Youth Chess Swiss Championships
Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Held Apr. 27-29, 2012 National Junior High (K-9) Championship
in memory of Hans Poschmann. Info & Entry Form at: www.calnorthy- California, Southern See Nationals.
WESTERN AMATEUR 5-SS, G/30. Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764
Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3
U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3
May 4-6 or 5-6, Sheraton Four Points at LA Airport U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds.: 9:30-11-12:15-1:45-3. EF: $16
if received by 5/25, $20 door. Info: randallhough@yahoo.com. On-line
ent: www.scchess.com. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA
$10,000 guaranteed prizes for Under 2300 or unrated! 91754.
May 28, MDC Hexes
5 round Swiss with 3-day & 2-day schedule options. 3-day is 40/2, 3-SS, G/90. Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764
8-player sections by rating. EF: $21 if received by 5/25, $24 door. $$ 40-
SD/1, d/5. 2-day option, rounds 1-2 G/75, d/5, then merges with 3-day. 20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent:
SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. On-line entry: www.sc
$89 room rates, $5 parking, free airport shuttle. In 5 sections: chess.com.
July 19-22, 20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open
Under 2300 Section: $1000-500-300-200, top U2100 $400-200. See Grand Prix.
Under 2000 Section: $1000-500-300-200, top U1800 $400-200. Colorado
Under 1700 Section: $800-500-300-200, top U1500 $400-200. A State Championship Event!
Mar. 31-Apr. 1, 2012 Colorado Class Tournament
Under 1400 Section: $600-300-300-100, top U1300 $300-150. 4 SS, G/90, inc/30. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., Mani-
tou Springs, CO 80829. Directions: Take I-25 to Exit 141, US 24 West.
Under 1100 Section: $400-200-100-50, trophy to first 3, top Head 3 1/2 miles west towards the mountains and depart US24 at the
Manitou Avenue exit. Turn west onto Manitou Avenue then go 1 mile to
Under 900, Under 700, Under 500, Unrated. the Manitou Springs City Hall. 7 Sections: SM/M/X, A, B, C, D, E,
Under E/Unr. E and Under E/Unr. sections may be combined if there are
Unrated limit: $200 in U1100, $300 U1400, or $500 in U1700. not enough participants in either section. Pre-registration EF: $40 if
received by Friday March 23, 2012; $30 for seniors (65 & over), juniors
(under 21), and unrated players (no USCF Rating on the USCF Ratings web-
FULL DETAILS: see Grand Prix in this issue or chesstour.com. site for March 2012 Supplement). No pre-registrations accepted without
full payment. On-site EF: $45 regular; $33 for seniors (65 & over), jun-
iors (under 21) and unrated players (no USCF Rating on the USCF Ratings
website for March 2012 Supplement). Prizes: Cash Prizes per Entries.
Unrated players may only win an Unrated category prize. *In addition,
the Class champions in the A, B, C, D, and E classes will represent Col- email southfloridachessclub@gmail.com or visit www.SouthFloridaChess- Apr. 27, North Shore Chess Center Lantern Light Chess (QC)
orado in the Rocky Mountains Team Chess Challenge. Reg.: Sat, Club.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. G/15 + 5/sec incr. See www.nachess.org/events for more info and
9am-10:30am. Rds.: Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 9am-2pm. Ent & Info: Jerry Apr. 14, April OCG Open online registration.
Maier, 229 Hargrove Ct., Colorado Springs, CO 80919-2213; pmjer77@ Orlando Chess and Games Center. 4SS, G/75. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30 Apr. 28, North Shore Chess Center
aim.com; 719.660.5531; more info at www.colorado-chess.com/new $250-$150-$100 best U-1600, U-1200, $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 am. RDS.: G/60 + 5/sec incr. See www.nachess.org/events for more info and
tourn.shtml. CO TOUR EVENT. USCF Membership required. CSCA Mem- 10am-12:30pm-3pm-6pm, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248-0818 online registration.
bership required ($15 reg; $10 Youth-under 21 or Senior-65+). OSA. Byes: or email alex@orlandochess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
One non-retractable 1/2 point bye may be requested no later than the Apr. 29, North Shore Chess Center U1200 Scholastic
start of the second round. Produced and Directed by the Colorado State Apr. 21, April Scholastic Tournament See www.nachess.org/events for more info and online registration.
Chess Association. Chess Magnet School JGP. Orlando Chess and Games Center. 5SS, G/30. EF: $30. Trophies and
medals to all players, awards at 3:30 pm. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10- May 5, JJC Chess Club 13th Annual Spring Tournament
A State Championship Event! 11-12-1:30-2:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248-0818 or 3 round Quad, G/70. Joliet Jr. College, Bldg. J, Room 0006, 1215 Houbolt
Apr. 21-22, 2012 Colorado Senior Championship email alex@orlandochess.com. Ave., Joliet, IL 60431 (exit 127 from I-80). EF: $25 by 05/01, $35 at site.
4 SS, G/90, inc/30. Masonic Lodge, 455 El Paso Ave., Manitou Springs, (Please Note: Due to the longer time control, no Scholastic players 12
CO 80829. Directions: Take I-25 to Exit 141, US 24 West. Head 3 1/2 miles Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 19th Space Coast Open or younger are allowed entry unless they are USCF rated 1,000 or higher,
west towards the mountains and depart US24 at the Manitou Avenue exit. See Grand Prix. no exceptions please). Cash Prize: $50 for 1st-$25 for 2nd per quad
Turn west onto Manitou Avenue then go 1 mile to Old Man's Trail (at the May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship (GA) (based on 4 per quad). Reg.: 9:00-9:50am. Rds.: 10:00-1:30-4:00. Info:
park) and turn right. Continue to El Paso Blvd and turn right. Travel for See Grand Prix. Checks payable to Dennis R. Doyle, c/o JJC Chess Club, 536 Springwood
1/4 mile, site will be on your right; turn into the parking lot for the Dr., Joliet, IL 60431, no phone or cr.card entries, cash only payment on
Masonic Lodge (big white building). Open: Open to all players age 50 or May 5, May OCG Quick Open (QC) day of tournament. Email questions to: ddoyle@jjc.edu.
older by December 31, 2012. EF: $40 regular; $30 for seniors (65 & over) Orlando Chess and Games Center. 6SS, G/29. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30:
and unrated players (no USCF Rating on the USCF Ratings website for $250-$150-$100, U-1600, U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: May 6, 77th Knights Quest
April 2012 Supplement). No Pre-registration discount. Prizes: Cash 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248- 4SS, G/25, d5. Hilton Hotel, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Pre-
prizes per entries. Reg.: Sat, 9:30-10:30am. Rds.: Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com. sented by Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation. USCF Rated Sections:
9am-2pm. Ent & Info: Jerry Maier, 229 Hargrove Ct., Colorado Springs, Open (K-12 & Adults), U1400 (K-12 & Adults), U1000 (K-8) & U600 (K-
May 19, Central FL Tornado 8). Awards: Top 5 each section, medals all others, Team Awards: Top
CO 80919-2213; pmjer77@aim.com; 719.660.5531; more info at www.col- 4SS, G/75. Casselberry CC, Wirz Park, 806 Mark David Blvd., Casselberry,
orado-chess.com/newtourn.shtml. NOT a Colorado Tour Event. BYES: One 2 teams in U600 & U1000. On-site Reg.: 12:00-12:30 pm. Rds.: 1 at 1:00
FL 32707. EF: $30, CFCC/CCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted from pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 by 4/31, $35 after, $40 on-site. Registration/Info
non-retractable 1/2 point bye may be requested no later than the start any prize). $$480 b/25, 160-80-60, U1800, U1600, U1400 $60 ea. Reg.:
of the second round. Produced and Directed by the Colorado State Chess at: www.rknights.org.
9:30am. Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, 6. Info: (407) 629-6946 or www.centralflchess.
Association. org. Chess Magnet School JGP. May 19, Ninth Annual David Mote Memorial Open
May 5-6, 3rd Annual Salute To Bobby Fischer 4SS, G/75 (1st round G/60). First Congregational Church, 2100 Bates Ave.,
June 8-10 or 9-10, Sunshine Summer Open & Scholastic Chess Tour- Springfield. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-12:30-3:15-6. Lunch break at noon.
4 Round Swiss System Tournament. Time Control: All rounds: 40/120 nament (formerly the After Memorial Open, now more sections)
G/60, d/5. Site: The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 State Highway 105, EF: $17 by 5/16, $20 at site, $2 less to SCC members. Prizes: $$400 b/30.
See Grand Prix. 140-80, 1600-1999 60, 1200-1599 50, Under 1200 40, Unrated 30.
Palmer Lake, CO 80133. Sections: Open (open to all), U1800, U1400. EF:
$55. Pre-Registration: $50. Must be received by May 3, 2012. Go to eagle July 27-29 or 28-29, 20th Annual Southern Open Ent/Info: David Long, 401 S. Illinois St., Springfield 62704. 217-726-2584.
andking.webs.com for entry form. USCF membership required. See www. See Grand Prix. Information and directions available at our new web site www.spring-
uschess.org for rates. Prizes: Cash prizes per entries, paid at end of event. fieldchessclub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Registration: Saturday 5/5, 8:30-9:30am. Rounds: 5/5 - 10:00am, Georgia May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open
3:00pm; 5/6 9:00am, 3:00pm. Entries: Fred Spell, 16845 Buffalo Val- May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship See Grand Prix.
ley Path, Monument, CO 80132. Phone: (719) 491-1040. Email: gentle See Grand Prix.
menschessclub@hotmail.com. Presented by the Gentlemen's Chess May 27, Chicago Open Action Quads
Club. Chess Magnet School JGP. June 22-24 or 23-24, 2012 Castle Chess Grand Prix 3RR, G/25, d/5, dual rated. Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago
See Grand Prix. Open). EF: $20, at site only. $$ 50 1st each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm,
Connecticut July 27-29 or 28-29, 20th Annual Southern Open (FL) rds. 2, 3, 4.
Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) See Grand Prix. May 27, Chicago Open G/15 (QC)
See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/15, d/3. Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Open). Prizes $300
May 18-20 or 19-20, 20th annual New York State Open (NY)
Idaho based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50,
See Grand Prix. Apr. 21-22, 2012 Idaho Open Chess Championship U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only. Reg. ends 9:45 pm, rds. 10, 11,
5SS, G/120 d5. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: ISU, Stu- 11:45, 12:30. One half pt bye available, must commit before rd 2. Quick
June 8-10 or 9-10, 18th Annual Northeast Open rated, but higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.
See Grand Prix. dent Un Bldg, Salmon River Suites, 1065 S. 8th St., Pocatello, ID. EF: USCF
mem req., $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), ISU students & Chess Club $10, by May 28, Chicago Open Blitz & Game/7 (QC)
July 27-29 or 28-29, 17th Annual Bradley Open 04/18/12. $5 more (all) after. Reg & Ck in: 7:30-8:30 AM 04/21/12. Those 2 separate tournaments at Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago
See Grand Prix. not paid & ck'd in by 8:30 AM may not be paired in 1st rnd. RNDS.: Open). Blitz: G/5, no delay. Game/7: G/7, d/2. Each is a 4-SS, double
Aug. 9-12, 10-12 or 11-12, 42nd annual Continental Open (MA) 9,2,7,9,2. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rd 1-4 only. 0 pt bye avail rnd 5. Commit round (8 games) with prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in propor-
See Grand Prix. by end of rd 2. Prizes: $$ b/30 non ISU; Open: $175-85-65; Reserve: tion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site
$75-50 -35. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, % Jay Simonson, 391 Carol Ave., Idaho only. Blitz: reg. ends 12:45 pm, rds. 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30. Game/7: reg. ends
Delaware Falls, ID 83401, 208-206-7667, rooknjay@yahoo.com, www.idahoches- 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11:15, 12, 12:45. Both: One pair of 1/2 pt byes avail-
sassociation.org. NC, NS, W. Chess Magnet School JGP. able, must commit before rd 2. Quick rated, but higher of regular or quick
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used for pairings & prizes.
4-SS, G/75. USCF-rated games every Thursday 7-10 PM. 345 School
Bell Rd., Bear, DE 19701. For a full year of weekly games $22 for in-state
Illinois July 20-22 or 21-22, 5th annual Chicago Class
5500 W. Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077,
players, $15 out-of-state! www.newarkchessclub.blogspot.com, newark North Shore Chess Center See Grand Prix.
847.423.8626, www.nachess.org/nscc. Multiple monthly
chess@gmail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
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June 2-3, 3rd Annual Catonsville-Fells Point Open May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) 1000). Rds.: 1:10 PM-2:20-3:30 (rating below 1000 or unrated). Info: Diana
5SS, G/85, d/5. EF: $30 before May 30, $35 until June 1, $40 at door. See Grand Prix. 201-797-0330, diana@icanj.net; www.icanj.net. EVERY SATURDAY. ALL:
Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD ICA provides breakfast & lunch.
21228. 3 Sections: Open: $$600b/24 $250-$120-$80, Top X, A $75. Missouri Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sunday Advance Lesson & Open Blitz (G/5/RR)
Amateur/U1900: $$550b/24 $200-$120-$80; Top U1700, U1550, $75. Apr. 14-15, Saint Louis Open (QC)
Reserve/U1400: $$450b/20 $175-$90-$65, Top U1200, U1000 $60 b/4. See Grand Prix. Advance Lesson (Above 1600 USCF Rating): 6:15pm-7:15pm, $15. Blitz
Reg.: 9:45-10:50am Rds.: Sat 11:00-3:00-7:00 Sun 10:00-2:00. Bye: 1- start: 7:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes:
5, max 2. Must commit before Rd 3. Upset: Top upset in each round in Apr. 28-29, Joplin Benefit Tournament
See Grand Prix. based on the # of participants. GMs - Free entry ($15 deducted from
all sections: =book prize. Info: josephas2@verizon.net, Online Reg: prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (732) 499-
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q. Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) 0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
Ave., Balt., MD 21207. Include USCF ID and section: Open, U1900 or See Grand Prix.
U1400. PH: 410-788-1009. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sunday Camp and Quad G/30
May 26, Show Me Classic Sunday Chess Camp: 10am-6pm. Fees: $80/$90. Snacks and lunch
June 9-10, 2012 Delaware Capital Open (DE) 4SS, G/70. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland included. Quad: G/30: Starts at 3pm. EF: $15/$10, camp participants are
See Delaware. Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $25, $20 free. Prize per Quad: 1st Place: Trophy or $35. Chess Mates Corporation,
June 29-July 3 (New date), 9th annual Philadelphia International for annual members of the club if registered by 5/25. MCA membership 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. www.chess
(PA) req'd from $5. OSA. PF: $750 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!! 1st matesnj.com.
See Grand Prix. Place-$145, 2nd Place-$105. $100 for 1st in each class: A, B, C, D,
U1200/UNR. Winner qualifies for 2013 Club Championship. Reg.: 9- Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Chess Lessons & Monday Quad G/30
June 30, World Open U2300 Warmup (PA) 9:45. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3:30, 6:15. One 1/2 point bye if declared before Chess Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly: $95
See Pennsylvania. (Monday and Wednesday) and Daily: $15. Quad: 3RR, Rds.: 7pm, 8:15pm,
round 1. MCA Membership required from $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland
July 1-2, World Open U2200 Warmup (PA) Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: 9:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry.
See Pennsylvania. 314-361-CHESS, info@saintlouischessclub.org. Chess Magnet School ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St.,
JGP. Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open (PA)
See Grand Prix. June 30, 2012 Kansas City Open Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, Girls Chess Lessons & Tuesday G/15 (U2000) (QC)
4SS, G/75/5td. Noland Rd Baptist Church, 4505 S. Noland Rd., Independ- Chess Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly/daily:
July 3-4, World Open U2100 Warmup (PA) $50/$15. G/15: 4SS, Rds.: 7pm, 7:40pm, 8:20pm, & 9pm. EF: $20/$15.
See Pennsylvania. ence, MO 64055. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9, 12, 3, 6. USCF & MCA required,
OSA. EF: $20 by 6/23, $30 onsite. Sections: Open & Reserve (U1600) Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: based on the # of partici-
July 4, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) b/40: 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50 each section. Entries to: CJ Armenta, pants. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (760)-583-
See Grand Prix. 12734 Richmond, Grandview, MO 64030. Cash only onsite. Chess Mag- 8429, (732)-499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
July 7, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) net School JGP. Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, 6th annual Philadelphia Open (PA)
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
July 8, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA)
Montana Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, Chess Lessons & Wednesday G/90 (4SS, Monthly)
See Grand Prix. A Heritage Event! Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday
Apr. 28-29, 77th Montana Open andWednesday)/Daily: $15. Monthly 4SS, Rd starts at 7pm. EF: $30/$25.
July 28-Aug. 1, 2012 Washington International Open, 5SS, G/120. Site: Holiday Inn, Downtown at the Park, Missoula, Prizes: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the # of par-
See Grand Prix. MT 59802. HR: $96 mention chess, 800-399-0408 ext 515 or email: ticipants). 1 bye available, commit at least two days before the next round.
reservations@himisssoula.com. EF: $30 by 4/27, $35 at site, jrs 1/2, free No re-entry. GMs free entry ($20 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Cor-
Massachusetts entry to 1st time USCF. Reg.: 9-9:40am, phone/email entries must be pres- poration, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. (732)499-0118/(760)583-
Apr. 15, 22nd Massachusetts G/60 Championship ent by 9:40am Sat to be paired. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-3 (or ASAP after annual 8429. www.chessmatesnj.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
See Grand Prix. meeting). $$b/25, $200, $120, $80, 2 Biggest Upsets, $40-$35 both Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open Action Quads (PA)
players non-prov). Trophies to: Top age 65+, top age 18/under, Top in See Pennsylvania.
Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) classes A-E/below. Info and entries: Dan McCourt, 608 West Central,
See Grand Prix. Missoula, MT 59801, (406)-721-0254, mccourtdj@msn.com. Checks to Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open G/15 (QC) (PA)
MCA. Memb. req'd, $12, OSA. Byes: rd 5 by close of 1st day. W, NC. See Pennsylvania.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, Wachusett CC B Division Cham-
pionship Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, Saturday Camp and Quad G/45
7SS, G/110, d/5. McKay Campus School, Room C159, Fitchburg State Uni- Saturday Chess Camp: 9am-1pm. Fees: $55/$60. Snacks and lunch
versity, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual club dues; Nevada included. Quad: G/45. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section.
free to Wachusett CC members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. Byes: Apr. 6-8, 12th Annual Reno-Larry Evans Memorial (formerly Far West Rds.: 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 5pm. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from
1-6, limit three. Prizes: chess books. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Open) prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065.
Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, miriling@aol.com, 978-345-5011. Web- See Grand Prix. (732)499-0118/(760)583-8429, www.chessmatesnj.com.
site: www.wachusettchess.org. Online ratings as of May 2 will be used. Apr. 8, Philadelphia Open Blitz & G/7 (QC) (PA)
W. Chess Magnet School JGP. May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur (CA-S)
See California, Southern. See Pennsylvania.
May 18-20 or 19-20, 20th annual New York State Open (NY) Apr. 14, Princeton Day School
See Grand Prix. June 14, 2012 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
See Nationals. 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each sec-
May 26-28 or 27-28, 81st Massachusetts Open tion. Medals to all players. Four sections for OVER 1000 begin at 10:15
See Grand Prix. June 15, National Open Scholastic Trophy Tournament and must preregister: OVER 1600 (K-12), NEAR MASTERS (K-12 over
5-SS, Game/30. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard 1400) and FUTURE MASTERS (Players K-12 over 1200) G/55/d5, 3
June 8-10 or 9-10, 18th Annual Northeast Open (CT) South, Las Vegas 89109. Open to players 18 and under. In 3 sections: rds. CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200) G/40/d5 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS.
See Grand Prix. U1800, U1200, and U800. Unrateds in the U1200 section and all players G/25/d5 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be acceler-
July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open (PA) in the U800 section must be age 11 or under. Trophies to top 5 in each ated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800),
See Grand Prix. section, top 2 in each odd 200 point rating group and unrated. EF: $33 NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE
July 27-29 or 28-29, 17th Annual Bradley Open (CT) by 5/28, $39 by 6/13, $45 on site. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-11:30-1- K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25/d5 3 rounds. Pre-reg-
See Grand Prix. 2:30-4. Blitz 6:30 p.m. ($15 by 5/28 $20 on site) HR: $59 single or double istration online, pay at the door $35. Parents play free. On-site 11-12 noon
($89 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. ENT: $45. Info and register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie
Aug. 9-12, 10-12 or 11-12, 42nd annual Continental Open National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line Waitzkin Chessteach@gmail.com.
See Grand Prix. www.VegasChessFestival.com or fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.
Apr. 15, Westfield Quads
Michigan June 15-17 or 16-17, 2012 National Open
See Nationals.
3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090.
Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-
Apr. 28, Chess for Charity VI 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163,
5SS, G/25d5. The River, 255 S. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hill, MI 48327. $10. June 16-17, International Youth Championship
5SS, Game/60. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Rated and unrated sections. Bughouse and Chess960 if sufficient inter-
est. See: http://gamesinmichigan.com/chessforcharity for complete South, Las Vegas 89109. In 4 Sections by age: 14 and Under, 14 and Apr. 18, S. Jersey/Philly Wednesday Quicks G/10 (QC)
details. Under Reserve (rated below 1100), 9 and Under, 9 and Under Reserve G/10. Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m. Located at CoffeeWorks at the Voorhees
(rated below 900). Trophies to top 10 in each section plus class trophies Town Center, 8109 Town Center Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043. Instruction,
May 11-13, 12-13 or 13, 9th Great Lakes Chess Open and team trophies. 1st Place in each section wins a Computer loaded analysis and Reg.: 6:30-7:00. EF: $10. $$ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and best
5SS, U1000 4SS. McCamly Plaza Hotel, 50 Capital Ave., SW, Battle Creek, with Chess Software, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100.
MI 49017. EF: (Add $10 after May 5, $15 at site) Open: 3 day $53; 2 day Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $59 by 5/27,
$52, IM/GMs free!(EF deducted from winnings). U1700: 3 day $43; 2 day $69 by 6/13, $80 on site. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested
$42. U1000: $20. USCF and a State membership required(can be pur- in advance. REG.: 8-9 a.m. RDS.: 10-1-4, 10-1. Blitz 6/15 at 6:30 p.m. ($15
chased on site). Reg: 3 day: Fri. 5-6:30. 2 day and 1 day: Sat. 9-11. TC: by 5/28 $20 on site) HR: $59 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday FOREIGN RATING?
3 day: Rds 1-3 G/2; Rds 4-5 40/2 SD/30. 2 day: Rds 1-2, G/60; Rd 3 G/2; nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. ENT: National Open, PO Box
Rds 4-5 40/2 SD/30. 1 day (U1000): G/45. Rds.: 3 day: Fri. 7, Sat. 12-
4:30, Sun. 10-3:30. 2 day: Sat. 11:30-2-4:30; Sun. 10-3:30. 1 day:
90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line www.VegasChessFestival.com NOT UNRATED!
or fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.
11:45-2-3:45-5:30. Prizes: Open:(b/36) $1500-700, Top X-A-U1800/Unr
$250. U1700: (b/36) $400-250, Top C-D-U1200/Unr $125. U1000: July 19-22, 20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) If you have no USCF rating, but do have
(b/22)$125-$75, Top 700-899, U700/Unr $50 (Unrated eligible for top/Unr See Grand Prix.
a rating or category from any other coun-
prizes only). Special Events: Blitz tournament: 7 Saturday. EF: 10 (
85% payout). IM/Gm Lecture-$10. Hotel: McCamly Plaza Hotel, Chess rate New Hampshire try, no matter how many years ago, you are
$91/night, must reserve by Apr. 9th. Parking $8 a day. Info and Entries: Apr. 21, New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship (QC) not unrated.
Stan Beckwith, 269-964-2927, 84 Bond Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037-1907. See Grand Prix.
Chess Magnet School JGP. If you have a FIDE rating, you are also not
Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT)
May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. unrated.
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 3-5 or 4-5, Cleveland Open (OH) New Jersey Tell the Director of any event you enter
See Grand Prix.
Fair Lawn Saturday Quads about your foreign rating or category or
Minnesota Schedule through June 30, 2012. 3RR, G/60 for quads with rating above your FIDE rating, so that you can be paired
1000; G/30 for quads with rating below 1000 or unrated ICA. 9 - 10 SAD- appropriately.
Apr. 13-15, 2012 National High School (K-12) Championship DLE RIVER RD., FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410. EF: $25 Prizes: $50 to 1st place
See Nationals. in each quad. Reg.: 1-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:15 PM-3:30-5:40 (rating above
less than 1600. More information: call 703-989-6867, email dgorman@ Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St.,
darsmemail.com. 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
Apr. 21, Hamilton Chess Quads lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com. May 12 not May 5, North Jersey Quads (Limited to Class A and
3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Girls Chess Lessons & Tuesday G/15 (U2000) below.)
Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. (QC) NOTE DATE CHANGE: Courtyard Marriott, 15 Howard Blvd., Mt. Arling-
Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm. NJ State Chess Chess Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly/daily: ton: Off exit #30 of Rt #80. Adult Quads: 3RR, G/90, EF: $16 early at
Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA. NS, NC, W. $50/$15. 4SS, Rds.: 7pm, 7:40pm, 8:20pm, & 9pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: EntryFeesRus.com or $20 cash at site by 10 am. $$G: $40 or trophy. Rds
80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: based on the # of participants. Chess 10-1-4. Kids Quads: for K-8 players, 3RR, G/45, EF: $15 early
Apr. 21, Monmouth and Ocean County K-8 Scholastic Champi- EntryFeesRus.com or $20 cash at site by 10am. $$G: $40 or Trophy, all
onship Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499-
0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. kids get awards. 1st round 10am then ASAP with lunch break. Info: call
4SS, G/30. Holy Family Elementary School, 1141 East County Line Rd.,
Ken at 908-619-8621 or email, njchess64@yahoo.com. Past Quad Quit-
Lakewood, NJ 08701. 2 Sections: Championship:Trophies to top 10, Top May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Chess Lessons & Wednesday G/90 (4SS,
Monthly) ters may not play. NS, NC, W.
5 teams (3 players). Future Masters: Trophies to top 10, Top 5 teams (3
players). ALL: Entry fee $20 if received by 4/14, $30 at site. Reg. Sat. Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday May 18-20 or 19-20, 20th annual New York State Open (NY)
8-9am. Rds.: 10:00 am and ASAP. ENT: Hal Sprechman, P.O. Box 1151, and Wednesday)/Daily: $15. Monthly 4SS, Rd starts at 7pm. EF: $30/$25 See Grand Prix.
Jackson, NJ 08527. Please make checks payable to Hal Sprechman or Prizes: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the # of
May 19, Princeton Day School
pay online at www.characterkings.org until 4/19. Entries must include participants). 1 bye available, commit at least two days before the next
650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each sec-
name, grade, school, USCF ID#, mailing address, phone number and entry round. No re-entry. GMs free entry ($20 deducted from prizes). Chess
tion. Medals to all players. Four sections for OVER 1000 begin at 10:15
fee. Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. (732)499-
and must preregister: OVER 1600 (K-12), NEAR MASTERS (K-12 over
0118/(760)583-8429. www.chessmatesnj.com. Chess Magnet School
Apr. 21, NW Jersey Class A Quads (also K-8 U1200) 1400) and FUTURE MASTERS (Players K-12 over 1200) G/55/d5, 3
JGP.
U2000 sections: Courtyard Marriott, 15 Howard Blvd., Mt. Arlington. rds. CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200) G/40/d5 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS.
Take exit #30 off I-80. 3RR, G/90. Rds.: 10-1-4. U1200 K-8 U1200 sec- May 5, 12, 19, 26, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads G/25/d5 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be acceler-
tions: May be 3RR or 3SS, G/45. All: Trophy or $40. Starts 10am then ASAP. 3RR, G/60 for quads with rating above 1000; G/30 for quads with rat- ated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800),
EF: $20 cash by 10am. Prizes: $40 or trophy, (All kids win trophies or ing below 1000 or unrated. Site: 9-10 SADDLE RIVER RD., FAIR LAWN, NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE
awards. Info: Ken 908-619-8621 or email Ken, acn@goes.com. NS, NC, NJ 07410. EF: $25. Prizes: $50 to 1st place in each quad. Reg.: 1-1:15 K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25/d5 3 rounds. Pre-reg-
W. PM. Rds.: 1:15 PM-3:30- 5:40 (rating above 1000). Rds.: 1:10 PM-2:20- istration online, pay at the door $35. Parents play free. On-site 11-12 noon
Apr. 21, 28, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads
3:30 (rating below 1000 or unrated). Info: Diana 201-797-0330, $45. Info and register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie
diana@icanj.net; www.icanj.net. EVERY SATURDAY. ALL: ICA provides Waitzkin Chessteach@gmail.com.
3RR, G/60 for quads with rating above 1000; G/30 for quads with rat-
breakfast & lunch.
ing below 1000 or unrated. Site: 9-10 SADDLE RIVER RD., FAIR LAWN, May 19-20, New Jersey Junior Championship
NJ 07410. EF: $25. Prizes: $50 to 1st place in each quad. Reg.: 1-1:15 May 5, 12, 19, 26, Saturday Camp and Quad G/45 OPEN: (K-12) 4SS, G/90 +30sec incr. ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair
PM. Rds.: 1:15 PM-3:30- 5:40 (rating above 1000). Rds.: 1:10 PM-2:20- Saturday Chess Camp: 9am-1pm. Fees: $55/ $60. Snacks and lunch Lawn, NJ 07410 Phone: 201 797-0330. Trophies to top 10. Top High
3:30 (rating below 1000 or unrated). Info: Diana 201-797-0330, included. Quad: G/45. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. School player from NJ awarded entry to Denker Tournament of HS Cham-
diana@icanj.net; www.icanj.net. EVERY SATURDAY. ALL: ICA provides Rds.: 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 5pm. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from pions. Top K-8 from NJ awarded entry to Dewain Barber Tournament of
breakfast & lunch. prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. K-8 State Champions. Open section is FIDE rated. Reg.: Sat. 8-9:30am.
(732)499-0118/(760)583-8429, www.chessmatesnj.com. Rds.: 10-3: Sat, 10-3 Sun. Game 15 playoff if ties. RESERVE: (K-12 &
Apr. 22, Westfield Swiss #72 (QC)
5 SS, G/15 (QC). Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. $425 May 6, Westfield Quads U1400) 4SS, G/60. Trophies to top 10, U1300, U1200, U1000, Unr. ALL:
Guaranteed $125, $60, under 2100, under 1850, under 1600, under 1350 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Entry fee $35 if received by 5/12, $50 at site. Reg.: Sun. 8-9:30am. Rds.:
$60 each. EF: $35, $25. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-3:25-4:05-4:45-5:30 Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- 10-1-3-5:30 Sun. ENT: NJSCF, P.O. Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Make
p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.west- 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, checks payable to NJSCF or online at www.characterkings.org. Info:
fieldchessclub.com. lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com. Hal Sprechman, 732-259-3881, hsprechman@characterkings.org. FIDE.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 25, S. Jersey/Philly Wednesday Quicks G/10 (QC) May 6, 13, 20, 27, Sunday Advance Lesson & Open Blitz (G/5/RR)
G/10. Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m. Located at CoffeeWorks at the Voorhees (QC) May 20, Westfield Quads
Town Center, 8109 Town Center Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043. Instruction, Advance Lesson (Above 1600 USCF Rating): 6:15pm-7:15pm, $15. Blitz 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090.
analysis and Reg.: 6:30-7:00. EF: $10. $$ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and best less start: 7:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-
than 1600. More information: call 703-989-6867, email dgorman@ based on the # of participants. GMs - Free entry ($15 deducted from 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163,
darsmemail.com. prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (732) 499- lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.
0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. May 26, U.S. Amateur K-8 East U1200
Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 2012 Maryland Open (MD)
See Grand Prix. May 6, 13, 20, 27, Sunday Camp and Quad G/30 5-SS, G/30. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 110 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ, Tele-
Sunday Chess Camp: 10am-6pm. Fees: $80/$90. Snacks and lunch phone 732-560-0500. In 3 Sections (U1200, U900, & U600). Trophies to
Apr. 28, Central Jersey Chess Tournament included. Quad: G/30: Starts at 3pm. EF: $15/ $10, camp participants Top 10, Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first. Reg-
4SS, G/30. All Saints' Church, 16 All Saints' Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540. Park- are free. Prize per Quad: 1st Place: Trophy or $35. Chess Mates Cor- istration: Saturday May 26, 11am-12pm. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP
ing, playground, wi-fi & lounge. 3 rated sections (all K-8, G/30): Open poration, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. with lunch break after round #2. EF: $29 if mailed by May 25 or paid online
(above 900), Reserve (600-900), Experienced (below 600). 3 unrated sec- www.chessmatesnj.com. via EntryFeesRus.com, EF: $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed
tions: K-1, Novice (2nd-8th grade), Parents/Adults. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, if requested with EF. April Rating supplement used. Ent: Ken Thomas, 115
3rd per section, 1st school/club team per section, $20 & Free EF to 1st May 7-21, Mayflower Quads W. Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Checks to NJSCF. Indicate grade
in Parents/Adults. EF: $30 online at njchess.com by 4/26, $40 after or 3-RR or Swiss. 30/90, SD/30, d/5. Hackettstown Community Ctr., 293 Main level. Info: 908-619-8621 or acn@goes.com. NS. NC. W.
on-site. Check-in/Reg ends 1pm, first round starts 1:30. Late arrivals may St. (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ 07840. EF: $12. Prizes: $35 top in quad,
not be paired in first round. Late arrivals may not be paired in first or b/16 entries $75/40/25, U1800 $25, if Swiss. Reg.: 7 pm, May 7. Rds.: May 26-28 or 27-28, 68th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship
round. Late arrivals may not be paired in first round. Separate awards 7:30 pm, each Monday. See Nationals.
ceremonies 4-5:30pm. Snacks & drinks sold on-site. Questions: newjer- June 3, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Summer 2012 Open Cham-
May 7, 14, 21, 28, Chess Lessons & Monday Quad G/30
seychess@gmail.com. pionship
Chess Lessons: 5pm-6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Fees: Monthly: $95
Apr. 29, Westfield Quads (Monday and Wednesday) and Daily: $15. Quad: 3RR, Rds.: 7pm, 8:15pm, See Grand Prix.
3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 9:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry. June 3, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Summer 2012 Scholastic
Championship in 5 sections
4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE
WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req'd. For Sections 3, 4 AND 5.
Info: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741 www.icanj.net Email: Diana@icanj.
net ADV EF (pmk by May 30th) $25 At Site $30 Reg. ends 1/2 hr before
20th annual NEW YORK STATE OPEN 1st rd Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd 1 BERGEN ACADEMY,
200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. In 5 Sections, Section
1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade.
May 18-20 or 19-20, Tiki Resort, Lake George Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice: Open to unr
players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Sec-
tion 3 G/45 Reserve: Open to players rated below 800 and unr players
$3000 prize fund, includes Senior Section K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4
G/45: Open to players rated below 1200 and unr players K thru 12th grade.
5 rounds, $65 or $75 room rates, beautiful area. In 4 sections: Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60: Open to players
rated below 1700 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 12:00,
2:15, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Memb chks payable to: Inter-
Open Section: Prizes $400-200-150, top Under 2010 $230-120, national Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New
Milford, NJ 07646.
top Under 1810/Unr $220-110.
June 3, Westfield Quads
Senior Section: Open to under 1910 or unrated born before 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090.
Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-
5/21/62. $300-150-80, top Under 1710 $120-60. 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163,
Under 1610 Section: $300-150-80, top Under 1410 $120-60. lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.
June 8-10 or 9-10, 18th Annual Northeast Open (CT)
Unrated may not win over $150. See Grand Prix.
Under 1310 Section: $100-50, trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, June 9-10, 2012 Delaware Capital Open (DE)
See Delaware.
Under 800, Unrated. Advance entry fee only $27 to $29! June 29-July 3 (New date), 9th annual Philadelphia International
Unrated prize limit: $150 in U1250, $400 U1650. (PA)
See Grand Prix.
FULL DETAILS: see Grand Prix in this issue or chesstour.com. June 30, World Open U2300 Warmup (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
July 1-2, World Open U2200 Warmup (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open (PA) Apr. 26-May 24, 2nd Long Island CC Early Spring Open May 12, Marshall Saturday U1400!
See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/90 (d/5). United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300
July 3-4, World Open U2100 Warmup (PA) Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20): $150-100. Top U-2000, U- b/20): $160-80, U1100 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45.
See Pennsylvania. 1500/unr. $95 ea. Best upset $10. Random pairings used (within ea. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar-
scoregrp.) EF: $35. Non-LICC members +$10. Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no shallchessclub.org.
July 4, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) adv. ent., Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichess
See Grand Prix. May 12, Utica Four Seasons - Spring
club.com. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP. 4SS, Rds. 1-2 G/60; Rds. 3-4 G/90. Mohawk Valley Community College,
July 5-8, World Open Daily 2pm Blitz (QC) (PA) Apr. 27, Marshall Friday Quads! Exit 31, I-90, bear left, South on E. Genesee, (2.6 miles), left on Memo-
See Pennsylvania. 3-RR, G/40d5. Open to all levels; Quads formed by rating. Marshall CC, rial Highway (2.3 miles, left Sherman, right into MVCC, Payne Building
July 7, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $25, members $20. $50 for each 3rd Floor). EF: $30. Prizes b/20: $200, 125, 75, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-
See Grand Prix. winner. Reg.: 5:15-5:45; Rds.: 6-7:30-9PM. www.marshallchessclub.org. 9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:15-5:30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Ln., Minoa,
July 8, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA) Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) NY 13116. 315-436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP.
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. May 12-13, Marshall May U2100!
July 28-Aug. 1, 2012 Washington International (MD) Apr. 28, Marshall Saturday U1800! 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716.
See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U1850 $95, U1600 $85.
b/20): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Reg.: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM each
Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, 11th annual Manhattan Open (NY) day; 1day, (Rds. 1-2G/35) 9:40-11:05AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both merge
See Grand Prix. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar-
shallchessclub.org. rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshallchess
club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
New Mexico Apr. 28-29 or 29, Marshall April Grand Prix!
See Grand Prix. May 15, Marshall Masters!
Apr. 21, 18th Annual Pir Maleki Memorial
See Grand Prix.
United World College, Montezuma, NM. 7 Sections. Professor: 1700 or Apr. 30-May 21, 26th Nassau Amateur Team
above. 3SS, G/90. Instructor: 1500-1850 or UR. 3SS, G/90. Tutor (JGP): 4-SS, 40/80. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Open to May 16-June 13, Marshall Wednesday U1400!
1150-1650 or UR. 4SS, G/60. Sophomore (JGP): U1300 or UR. 4SS, G/60. teams of 3 (+ optional alternate). Ave rating must be U1800. May rat- 5-SS, G/85d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50,
Scholastic: U/age 19 and U1100 or UR. 4SS, G40. Youth U17: U850 or ings used. Teams play in rating order. EF: $54/team by 4/28, $75 at site, members $30. ($450/20): $240-120, U1100 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.:
UR. 4SS, G/40. Youth U14: U600 or UR. 4SS, G/40. All sections Round $10 more per non-memb. $$ (504 b/12 teams) 252, U1600, 1400/UR each 7 pm each Wednesday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchess
1, 10 am and 5 sec time delay. Late entries by phone or e-mail by 4/20. 126. Team byes 1-4 (Last rd bye must be req before rd 3 and is irrevo- club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Complete details at www.nmsco.org or TD Andy Nowak at 505-310-0095 cable). Teams seeking players call 631 218-4440 or captnhal@optonline. May 16-June 13, Marshall Wednesday U2000!
or anowak@cybermesa.com. Chess Magnet School JGP for Tutor and net. Players looking for teams $18 by 4/28, $25 at site, $10 more for non- 5-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-
Sophomore sections. memb. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 3716. EF: $50, members $30. ($450/20): $240-120, U1700 $90. Reg.: 6:15-
Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. Chess Magnet School JGP. 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7 pm each Wednesday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.
New York marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 30-May 28, Marshall Monday U1600!
Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, 6th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) 5-SS, G/85d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, May 17, Get Ready For Next Thursday!!
See Grand Prix. members $30. ($675/30): $360-180, U1300 $135. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23
Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open Action Quads (PA) Rds.: 7 pm each Monday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshall W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36
See Pennsylvania. chessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. entries. EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize. $$ (480 b/32 paid):
Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open G/15 (QC) (PA) May 3, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if
See Pennsylvania. 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min.
W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossi-
Apr. 8, Philadelphia Open Blitz & G/7 (QC) (PA) ble! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.
entries. EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize. $$ (480 b/32 paid):
See Pennsylvania.
150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if May 18-20 or 19-20, 20th annual New York State Open
Apr. 16-May 21, FIDE Mondays!! U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before See Grand Prix.
6-SS, G/120d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5
to all players rated 1600 or above. EF: $50, $30 members. $$500 b/24: extra if entering under 10 min. before game. May 19, Marshall Saturday U1800!
$175-125-100, U2000 $100; 2 byes OK, commit before Round 4. Reg.: 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300
May 5, Marshall Saturday G/60! b/20): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45.
6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7PM each Monday; FIDE rated. www.marshallchessclub.
4-SS, G/55d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($360/24): Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar-
org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
$160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 shallchessclub.org.
Apr. 17, Marshall Masters! am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar
See Grand Prix. shallchessclub.org. May 19-20 or 20, Marshall May Grand Prix!
See Grand Prix.
Apr. 19, 4 Rated Games Tonight! May 6, Marshall Open & U1500 Sunday Game/45!
4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 5-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- May 20, 39th Binghamton Monthly Tournament
W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 tions-you play only those in your section: A. Open ($360/24): $160-80, 4SS, G/65 d/5. Prizes: $500 b/26. Open-$150-$100-$50; Reserve-
entries. EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize. $$ (480 b/32 paid): U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. U1500 ($240/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: $100-$75-$25 (U1700). Trophies: 1-3 both sections. Advance Entry:
150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 pm. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. Open-$35 Reserve-$25 (U1700) $5 more on site-cash only on site.
U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. Schedule: Registration on site 8:459:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-
game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 2:30-4:45. Free USCF 90-day membership (call for details) Mail Entry:
May 10, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! checks payable to: "Cordisco's Corner Store", 308 Chenango St., Bingham-
extra if entering under 10 min. before game. See Grand Prix. ton, NY 13901 (607) 772-8782, cordiscos@stny.rr.com. Chess Magnet
Apr. 19-May 17, Marshall Thursday Members-Only Swiss! May 11, Marshall Friday Quads! School JGP.
5-SS, G/115d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open
3-RR, G/40d5. Open to all levels; Quads formed by rating. Marshall CC, May 24, The LAST 4 Rated Games Tonight! At The Marshall
to MCC members only. EF: $30. ($450 b/20): $240-120, U2000 $90.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $25, members $20. $50 for each Chess Club-What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been!
Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Thursday. Limit 2 byes, request by rd.
winner. Reg.: 5:15-5:45; Rds.: 6-7:30-9PM. www.marshallchessclub.org. 4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center of New York leaves
3. www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 21, Marshall Saturday U1600!
4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300
b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45.
Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar
shallchessclub.org.
Apr. 21, Syracuse University April Open
4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60, Rds.: 3&4 G/90. (Syracuse University, Hall of
18th annual NORTHEAST OPEN
Languages, Room 101). EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100. Reg.: June 8-10 or 9-10, Sheraton Hotel, Stamford CT
8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436-9008.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 21-22 or 22, Marshall CC April U2300! $8,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND
4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716.
EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700 5 rounds, $94 room rates, free parking, downtown location, trains
$85. Reg.: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30
PM each day; 1 day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; from NYC run frequently. In 4 sections:
both merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.mar
shallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Open Section: Prizes $1000-500-300-200, top U2250 $600-300.
Apr. 22, 38th Binghamton Monthly Tournament
4SS, G/65 d/5. Prizes: $500 b/26. Open-$150-$100-$50; Reserve- FIDE rated, 50 GPP
$100-$75-$25 (U1700). Trophies: 1-3 both sections. Advance Entry:
Open-$35 Reserve-$25 (U1700) $5 more on site-cash only on site. Under 2050 Section: $800-400-300-200, top U1850 $500-250.
Schedule: Registration on site 8:459:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-
2:30-4:45. Free USCF 90-day membership (call for details) Mail Entry: Under 1650 Section: $700-400-250-150, top U1450 $400-200.
checks payable to: Cordisco's Corner Store, 308 Chenango St., Bing-
hamton, NY 13901 (607) 772-8782, cordiscos@stny.rr.com. Chess Under 1250 Section: $300-150-100, trophy to top U1000, U800,
Magnet School JGP.
U600, Unrated.
Apr. 26, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
4-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 Unrated prize limit: $150 in U1250, $400 U1650.
W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36
entries. EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize. $$ (480 b/32 paid):
150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if FULL DETAILS: see Grand Prix in this issue or chesstour.com.
U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min.
before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossi-
ble! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.
the Marshall Chess Club, 23 W. 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. June 2, Marshall Saturday U1600! June 9, Marshall Saturday U1400!
EF $35, Club membs $25, GMs $20 from prize, free to specified Greater 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300
NY Scholastic Prizewinners! $$(480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. b/20): $160-80, U1100 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45.
U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar
Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds. 7-8:15- shallchessclub.org. shallchessclub.org.
9:30-10:45 pm. June 2-3, 6th Annual Buffalo International Chess Championships June 9-10 or 10, Marshall June U2100!
May 24-June 21, Marshall Thursday Members-Only Swiss! 2012 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716.
5-SS, G/115d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open See Grand Prix. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U1850 $95, U1600 $85.
to MCC members only. EF: $30. ($450 b/20): $200-100, U2100 $90, June 2-3 or 3, Marshall June U2300! Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM each
U1800 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Thursday. Limit 2 byes, 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. day; 1 day, (Rds 1-2 G/35) 9:40-11:05AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both merge
request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700 rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshallchess
May 25, Point Me To The New Yorker! $85. Reg.: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds 12:30-5:30 PM club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
3-SS, G/25 + d5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at New Yorker Hotel, 481 each day; 1 day, (Rds 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both June 11-July 9, Marshall Monday U1600!
Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC. EF: $20. 3-0 wins merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshall 5-SS, G/85d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50,
$40, 2.5 wins $20, 2 wins $10. Reg. ends 7:15 pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30. chessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. members $30. ($675/30): $250-150-100, U1400 $100, U1200 $75. Reg.:
May 25, New Yorker Rated Beginners Tournament! (RBO) June 4-July 9, FIDE Mondays!! 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7 pm each Monday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.
4-SS, G/25 + d5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at the New Yorker Hotel, 6-SS, G/120d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC, for Under 1200 to all players rated 1600 or above. EF: $50, $30 members. $$500 b/24: A Heritage Event!
or those not rated in any country. EF: $30, free to players who join or re- $175-125-100, U2000 $100; 2 byes OK, commit before Round 4. Reg.: June 14, 4 Rated Games Tonight At The New Yorker Hotel- USCF's
join USCF with magazine, free to players also entering New Yorker 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7PM each Monday; FIDE rated. www.marshallchessclub. Longest-Running Action Tournament
Open, 5/25-28 (3-Day or 2-Day schedule), specified Greater NY prizewin- org. Chess Magnet School JGP. 4-SS, G/25 + d/5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at the New Yorker Hotel!,
ners free! $$220 b/20 paid: $120-60-40. 2 byes OK, commit by 8:15. Reg. A Heritage Event! 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC: 845-569-9969.
ends 6:30 pm. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. No advance entries. June 7, 4 Rated Games Tonight At The New York Hotel- USCF's EF $30, GMs $25 from prize, free to specified Greater NY Scholastic Prize
Longest-Running Action Tournament! winners! Good Customer Loyalty Discounts: $5 less to those who played
May 25-28, 26-28 or 27-28, The 2nd Annual New Yorker Open!
4-SS,G/25+ d/5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at the New Yorker Hotel!, in at least 4 4 Rated Games Tonight! Thursday Night Actions since Jan.
See Grand Prix.
481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC: 845-569-9969. 2011, $10 less to those who played in at least 10 4RGTs since 1987
May 26, Marshall Saturday G/60! EF $30, GMs $25 from prize, free to specified Greater NY Scholastic Prize Thank You So Much For Your Support Of This Tournament These
4-SS, G/55d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($360/24): winners! Good Customer Loyalty Discounts: $5 less to those who played Past 25 Years! $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95,
$160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 in at least 4 4 Rated Games Tonight! Thursday Night Actions since Jan. U2000 $85. NEW!! $150 GUARANTEED In Mixed Doubles Bonus
am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- 2011, $10 less to those who played in at least 10 4RGTs since 1987 Prizes! Best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100-50
shallchessclub.org. Thank You So Much For Your Support Of This Tournament These (teammates average rating must be Under 2200; teammate pairings
May 27, 2nd Annual New Yorker Open Blitz Championship (QC)! Past 25 Years! $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice of 2 sched-
See Grand Prix. U2000 $85. NEW!! $150 GUARANTEED In Mixed Doubles Bonus ules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 schedule, rd. 1
Prizes! Best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100-50 (G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm, score carries over into round 2 of 7:00
May 27, Marshall Open & U1500 Sunday Game/45! (teammates average rating must be Under 2200; teammate pairings schedule at 8:15 pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-
5-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice of 2 sched- entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game.
tions-you play only those in your section: A. Open ($360/24): $160-80, ules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 schedule, rd. 1
U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. U1500 ($240/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: June 29-July 3 (New date),9th annual Philadelphia International (PA)
(G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm, score carries over into round 2 of 7:00 sched- See Grand Prix.
$40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 pm. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. ule at 8:15 pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry
One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. June 30, World Open U2300 Warmup (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
May 28, Memorial Day Madness! June 8, Marshall Friday Quads!
6-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $45, 3-RR, G/40d5. Open to all levels; Quads formed by rating. Marshall CC, July 1-2, World Open U2200 Warmup (PA)
members $25. ($480/24): $200-100, U2000 $70, U1700 $60, U1400 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $25, members $20. Prize: $50 for See Pennsylvania.
$50. Reg.: 10:15-10:45. Rds.: 11-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30. Two byes each winner. Reg.: 5:15-5:45; Rds.: 6-7:30-9PM. www.marshallchessclub. July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open (PA)
available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. org. See Grand Prix.
May 31, The New Yorker Masters!! June 8-10 or 9-10, 18th Annual Northeast Open (CT) July 3-4, World Open U2100 Warmup (PA)
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Pennsylvania.
July 4, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) Oregon 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000,U800, UNR, FREE ENTRY TO
See Grand Prix. UNRATEDS, if paying 1 year USCF Dues, Drawings for $100 in Door
July 19-22, 20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) Prizes. Rds.: 1:10 pm then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 1 pm. Site: Holy Trinity Church,
July 7, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA) See Grand Prix. 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18102. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St, Beth-
See Grand Prix.
lehem, PA 18018, Ph. 484-866-3045, Email: bdavis@lehighvalleychess.org.
July 8, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA) Pennsylvania Info: www.lehighvalleychess.org/.
See Grand Prix.
Every Saturday - Lehigh Valley Super Quads June 9-10, 2012 Delaware Capital Open (DE)
July 28-Aug. 1, 2012 Washington International (MD) (NO QUADS ON LVCA GRAND PRIX DATES LISTED IN CHESS LIFE or July See Delaware.
See Grand Prix. 7 for WO), G/40 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap, Site: June 29-July 3 (New date), 9th annual Philadelphia International
Aug. 9-12, 10-12 or 11-12, 42nd annual Continental Open (MA) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. EF: $10, See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st., Ph: 484-866-3045, Info: bdavis@
lehighvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org/. June 30, World Open U2300 Warmup
Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, 11th annual Manhattan Open 5SS, G/30, d/5. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World
See Grand Prix. Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, 6th annual Philadelphia Open Open). Open to under 2300 or unrated. Prizes $500 based on 30 entries,
See Grand Prix. else in proportion: $150-70-40, U2050 $90, U1800 $80, U1550/Unr $70.
North Carolina Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open Action Quads EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:30 am 6/30, rds. 10, 12, 1:30,
3RR, G/25, d/5, dual rated. Loews Philadelphia Hotel (see Philadelphia 3, 4:30. One half point bye allowed if U1800/Unr, otherwise two byes
May 4-6 or 5-6, 2012 Georgia Chess Championship (GA) allowed, must commit before rd 2.
See Grand Prix. Open). EF: $20, at site only. $$ 50 1st each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm,
rds. 2, 3, 4.
July 1-2, World Open U2200 Warmup
Ohio Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open G/15 (QC) 5SS, G/90, d/5. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World
4SS, G/15, d/3. Lowes Philadelphia Hotel (see Philadelphia Open). Prizes Open). Open to under 2200 or unrated. Prizes $500 based on 20 entries,
Apr. 20-21 & 27- 28, Dayton Chess Club 54th Championship $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, else in proportion: $150-70-40, U1950 $90, U1700 $80, U1450/Unr $70:
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of JC Penny). Sections: Open, U1600. Reg.: 11-11:25 AM. Rds.: 11:30- 9300, 1-877-424-6423, $68.95. Ent/Info: GHACC, c/o Michael Jemo,
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moves
Problem I.
1. ... Qxa2+! and 2. Kxa2 Ra4+ 3. Kb1 Ra1 mate, or Problem II.
2. Kc1 Bf4. 1. h7 Bb2 2. Nc5+ dxc5
2. ... Kc6 3. Rxb2 Rg1+ 4. Kf7 Rf1+ 5. Kg6 Rf6+ 6.
Problem II.
1. d5! threatens the queen, 2. Bxb6, and king, 2.
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4. ... a1=Q Stalemate, or 4. ... a1=R 5. Rd2+ draws.
Problem III. 5. Rb1 Rg8+
1. f3! so that 1. ... Nf6 2. Bd2 wins the queen. After 5. ... axb1=Q Stalemate, or 5. ... Rh2 6. Ra1 draws.
1. ... Nc5! White avoided 2. dxc5 dxc5 3. Q-moves 6. hxg8=Q axb1=Q 7. Qg4+ Kd8 8. Qg8+ Kd7 9. www.uschesstrust.org
Bxa1 and prompted resignation with 2. Rb1! Qg4+ Kd6 10. Qg6+ Qxg6 Stalemate.
Problem IV. Another interesting example of consecutive
1. ... Qc8! threatens to mate with ... Qg4+-g2 but synthesis.
also to win a piece with 2. ... Bxd2 3. Qxc8 Bxc8. Highly suspect. MG proposes: 1. Nf8+ Kc6 2. h7 Bb2
And won the game after 2. f3 Rxd2! in view of 3. 3. Rc2+ Kd5 4. Rxb2 Rg1+ 5. Ng6 Rxg6+ 6. Kh8
Bxd2 Bd4+ and 4. ... Qxc2. a1=R 7. Rb5+ and White has a rabid rook.
Problem V.
1. Bd6! Ke8 (else 2. Qa8+) 2. Qc6! and 3. Rb8+
wins, e.g. 2. ... Qd5 3. Rb8+ Bd8 4. Rxd8+! Kxd8 5. Wijk-ie Quickie Solutions (page
Qc7+ Ke8 6. Qc8 mate. 24):
Problem VI. Gelfand-Nakamura: 35. Rd6 should hold but not 35.
1. Be2!! stops 1. ... Qxc2+ and threatens 2. Rxh4+ Rc2?? Red4, White resigned.
Bxh4 3. Qg7 mate. Black resigned after 1. ... Rg2 2.
Simply click on
Radjabov-Karjakin: 60. b6! Rxa4 61. b7! Rb4 62.
Rxh4+ in view of 2. ... Bxh4 3. Qh5+ and 4. Rxg2+. Rc4+!!, Black resigned and after 62. ... Bxc4 63.
No better is 1. ... Rf1+ 2. Rxf1 Qxe2 3. Rg1. Nc2+ the b-pawn queens.
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and then on the
Gelfand-Kamsky: Gelfand has been hanging on to a lost
position for many moves and now Kamsky has a last
SOLITAIRE CHESS chance to finish off the world title challenger: 34. ...
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Re4 and draw agreed on move 44 allowing the great
Problem I. escape. After 34. ... Qc7+ 35. Kf2 Qh2!! the white king
can never reach safety and a Black rook and a black
Pin: Black wins a pawn with 1. ... Nxf4, since 2. rook will soon reach the f-file with decisive affect.
Rxf4 is met by 2. ... Be5.
Ivanchuk-Giri: 51. Rxb7 Kxb7 52. f4!! gxf4 53. h4 a5
Problem II. 54. e6 Kc7 55. h5 a4 56. e7 Kd7 57. h6, Black
Fork: Black steals a pawn with 1. ... Ng4. resigned. PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS
Problem III. Gashimov-Navara: Here White sought to attack with 25. HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND
Discovery: Black gains a piece with 1. ... f3+ 2. g4 not realizing that he could have finished the game
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Problem IV.
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Mating net: Black mates with 1. ... Nf3+ 2. Kh1 a trick with 29. ... Nc7 30. Rxc7 d5. However his hopes tournaments which participate in this pro-
Qh2 mate. were dashed when Radjabov found a way to hang on to gram are entitled to be promoted to the
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Problem V.
resigned..
Mating net: Black mates with 1. ... Qf2+ 2. Kh1 ple, a six-point tournament would become
Aronian-Navara: 57. ... g5 58. fxg5 hxg5+! 59. Kh5 a 10-point tournament. Points in the top
Qxg2 mate. Qe4 60. Kxg5 Ne6+, Black resjgned. category are promoted 50%.
Problem VI. Karjakin-Gelfand: The 2012 world title challenger had a
Mating net: The game comes to an end by 1. ... hard time in Wijk aan Zee but here he turns an appar-
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