Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
IM Krush
Wins Her Third
U.S. Women's
Championship
Irinas Nirvana
A USCF Publication
Irina's Nirvana
$3.95
Official Sponsor of the 2010 U.S. Mens and Womens Olympiad Teams
Kasparov Chess Foundations mission is to bring the many educational benefits of chess throughout the United States by providing
a complete chess curriculum and enrichment programs. Kasparov Chess Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization.
Supported by charitable donations from concerned individuals, private foundations and corporate sponsors.
Chess Life
Editorial Staff
Chess Life Editor &
Director of Publications Daniel Lucas dlucas@uschess.org
Chess Life Online Editor Jennifer Shahade jshahade@uschess.org
Chess Life for Kids Editor Glenn Petersen gpetersen@uschess.org
Senior Art Director Frankie Butler fbutler@uschess.org
Editorial Assistant/Copy Editor Alan Kantor akantor@uschess.org
Editorial Assistant Jo Anne Fatherly jfatherly@uschess.org
Editorial Assistant Jennifer Pearson jenpearson@uschess.org
Technical Editor Ron Burnett
TLA/Advertising Joan DuBois tla@uschess.org
Advertising inquiries: (931) 787-1234, ext. 123. All TLAs should be e-mailed to
tla@uschess.org or sent to P.O Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967. Letters to
the editor should be submitted to letters@uschess.org.
*Please note that there is a required amount in order to be listed as a Future Legacy Donor.
Write or send an email to Barbara DeMaro, bduscf@aol.com for this amount. Donations United States Chess Federation
to the U.S. Chess Trust are tax-deductible. A 501(c)(3) organization. BD:08/03
PO Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557
1-800-903-USCF (8723) (931) 787-1234
Duchamp-Cage,
All Night Long
In 1968, artist Marcel Duchamp
(left) and musician John Cage
contested acelebrated chess match
in Toronto in which each square
corresponded to a different musical
note. CLO editor Jennifer Shahade
will participate in a 2010 re-creation,
This Months being held inconjunction with
Torontos Nuit Blanche, an all
Contributors night art festival. Check Chess
Life Online orJennifers blog for
Al Lawrence
a trip report.
(Looks at Books, p. 16)
is a former executive director
of both USCF and the World
Chess Hall of Fame. His latest
book, with GM Lev Alburt, is
Chess Training Pocket Book II. National Chess Day Upon Us
IM Irina Krush See how cities and clubs across the
(Cover Story, p. 18) country celebrate National Chess Day,
is a frequent contributor declared by Gerald Ford on October 9,
1976. This years holiday should be
to Chess Life and Chess Life
more exciting than everit falls on a
VPHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE GRANTHAM BAIN COLLECTION (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS)
12 CHESS TO ENJOY
Irinas Nirvana
Position, Please
By GM Andy Soltis
14 SOLITAIRE CHESS
Piece Play
By Bruce Pandolfini
16 LOOKS AT BOOKS
One-Book Library for Your
Suitcase
By Al Lawrence
44 BACK TO BASICS
The Infantry Charge
By GM Lev Alburt
46 ENDGAME LAB
Andor Lilienthal (1909-2010)
By GM Pal Benko
Departments
3 PREVIEW
6 COUNTERPLAY
8 FIRST MOVES
10 USCF AFFAIRS
50 TOURNAMENT LIFE
70 CLASSIFIEDS
71 SOLUTIONS
18 | COVER STORY
Krush Triumphant
By IM Irina Krush
A third U.S. womens championship title for
the Brooklyn international master.
All of the above plus a printed copy of Chess Life or Chess Life for Kids!
ADULT (PAID ONLINE) $42 $78 $113 ADULT (PAID ONLINE) $34 $52 $74
ADULT (PAID MAIL/PHONE) $49 $85 $120 ADULT (PAID MAIL/PHONE) $41 $59 $81
SCHOLASTIC (1) $23 $42 $60 SCHOLASTIC (1) $16 $28 $39
YOUTH (2) (6 ISSUES CL) $27 $49 $70 YOUTH (2) $20 $36 $51
YOUNG ADULT (3) $32 $59 $85 YOUNG ADULT (3) $24 $43 $61
12/10 8 am-10 am
Blitz: Thursday 5 pm
Players registering after 10 am Friday will not be paired for round 1, will receive a 1/2 point bye, and will begin play round 2. On-site entry until 4 pm
Entry in advance $15 by 11/28
$20 after 11/28 or on-site
7SS, G/90, Play only in your grade. December Rating Supplement will be used. Team Score = total of top three
Register at www.uschess.org/webstore/tourna-
13 sections (minimum two) finishers from each school per grade. First place individual and team will be National
ment.php
Champion for their grade.
Awards Trophies to top 10 individuals & top five teams in each grade (minimum). Many other class prizes. Simul: TBA
Every player receives a commemorative item!
Name____________________________________USCF ID #_____________________________Rating____________________________________
Address______________________________________________City________________________________State____________Zip_____________
e-mail Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
School____________________________________________________________________Grade _________________________________________
Bye Requested: Rd. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/2-pt bye available if requested in advance (except rd. 7)
USCF Membership Dues: Please go to www.uschess.org for appropriate membership category and rates.
Entry Fees: $50/participant postmarked by 11/14, $70/participant postmarked by 11/28, $85 after 11/28 or $90 on site. (Add $5 for phone entry.)
Blitz entry: $15 until 11/28 or $20 after 11/28 or on-site.
Amount Enclosed: Entry Fee $____________ Blitz $____________ USCF Dues $___________ Total Enclosed $______________________________
In advance: Make checks payable to: U.S. Chess Federation (USCF).
On site: Make payments in Cash, by Money Order, or Credit Card.
MASTER CARD DISCOVER AMEX VISA V-Code (last 3 digits on the signature line) _______________________________________________________
Number __________________________________ EXP. ____ /____ SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________________
Registration information: USCF membership is required and must be current. You may pay USCF membership with your entry. Adult: Please check our website (uschess.org) for Adult and Young Adult options. Advance
entries must include players name and all fees to be accepted. Roster changes are considered new entries and will be charged according to date received. List name, address, phone, section, grade, school (even if
no team), coachs name, e-mail, birth date, USCF ID #, USCF expiration (enclose USCF dues if necessary) and rating. Players must be eligible to play in accordance with USCF Scholastic Regulations. Please bring clocks.
Ent: K-12 Championship, c/o USCF, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967. For more info or to register online: www.uschess.org. Please make all checks payable to USCF.
First Moves
T
he upcoming election for the FIDE presidency has brought dren there. My destination was El Hogar (The Home), a board-
new attention from the chess world to the developing coun- ing school for primary education. The main campus provides for
tries of Latin America. Since the vote of each federation about a hundred boys and girls who would otherwise be desti-
carries equal weight, Garry Kasparovwho is campaigning for tute and out on the street. After a few days of volunteering
Anatoly Karpov to be the next FIDE presidenthas been vis- there, I unpacked my chess sets in the gymnasium. I soon
iting the countries of Central and South America in search of found myself swamped with eager children pressing in on all
votes. In June, Kasparov visited Nicaragua, where he was sides, all but climbing over me to reach the chessboards. Before
greeted by an adoring crowd. He then attempted to enter Hon- I had the chance to teach them the rules, they were already busy
duras, where he was sent home by immigration authorities over setting up the pieces to play another gamecheckers. As I soon
a paperwork issue. At the time of writing, the former world cham- found out, several of them had been checkers hustlers in their
pion is working his campaign magic in Chile. Both Karpov and former lives on the street before coming to El Hogar. When I tried
his opponent, the incumbent Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, are count- my hand at the game, the nine- and ten-year-old children swin-
ing on the support of dled me with ease. Given
Latin America. The Kar- their propensity for board
pov campaign has games, I felt sure that any
promised to increase the one of the students had the
flow of funding to the potential to make the Hon-
federations of develop- duran Olympiad team with
ing countries. Yet many enough free time.
of us here in the U.S. Teaching the students to
are left wondering what play chess, however, proved
chess looks like in a somewhat harder than I
region of the world had thought. In a high-
where few major tour- energy environment where
naments are held. How students are constantly
important is chess to a kept engaged, it is hard to
nation such as spend a block of thirty or
Nicaragua, where one in forty minutes working with
three is illiterate? just a handful of students
The chess strength of on something as demand-
a nation corresponds ing as chess. Regardless, I
closely to its economic did manage to teach the
status. Take, for (approximate) rules of the
instance, the Republic game to at least two of the
of Hondurasthe sec- kids. Then, to their delight
ond-poorest country in and amazement, I played
Jonathan Hilton and his Honduran friends
Central America. A a blindfold game and
whopping 59% of its defeated one of their teach-
eight million people are below the poverty line. Given the scarcity ers. Soon, however, the chess sets were packed up and placed
of disposable income, it should come as no surprise that only alongside the other board games and we all went off to do the
six Hondurans hold the title of FIDE master or above. The high- next activity.
est-rated player in the country, Toms Lozano, is rated 2260. I Reflecting on the experience now, I cant say that I made much
once witnessed the Honduran team in action at the 2008 impact on chess by bringing the game to students in Honduras.
Olympiad in Dresden, Germany, where it sported an average rat- I can say that chess, however, has the potential to make an
ing of 1968 and finished with 3/11good enough for the impact on the lives of the children. In a land where routine
#128 spot out of a total of 154 teams. Even if a future Karpov extracurricular activities include gang violence, sniffing glue,
PHOTO BY ELLIOT ADAMS
administration pumps thousands of dollars into chess in Cen- and theft, a few thousand dollars from FIDE to develop our sport
tral America, can the game really thrive there? in Honduras could go a long way. Investing in formal clubs and
As someone who has played chess throughout this region of FIDE-rated events could empower those children who had
the world, my answer is yes. I believe that not only can the game once counted on board games for their survival to develop
thrive in the worlds poorest countries, but it can also help their talents in an entirely different way. In my opinion, that
improve the lives of those in the third world. Two years ago, I would truly be a good first move for a country like Honduras.
.
went on an Episcopal mission trip to Tegucigalpa, the capital of To learn more about the El Hogar school in Tegucigalpa,
Honduras, and brought four small chess sets to give to the chil- Honduras, visit www.elhogar.org.
Simple serious, rated competition at little or no cost with chess book merit Sam Sloan: 693
prizes, plus the opportunity to volunteer to staff a local access TV show pro- Mr. Nietman and Mr. Walters
duction live, once a month, as well as share in the maintenance of the clubs are elected.
website, www.wachusettchess.org.
The Board elects the following
His most gracious effort to this writer is that he sits out most every round in officers:
the clubs continuing weeknight rated events when there is an odd number
of participants to avoid beginners getting byes. He also opens the club PresidentJim Berry
weekly by giving free educational lectures to whomever, young or old who desires Vice PresidentRuth Haring
them, refusing to accept payment from parents, but giving of himself with such
zeal that it frequently turns a beginner into a regular. This writer will always VP for FinanceRandy Bauer
remember the color slides I showed during 1977 USCF workshops of Georges SecretaryMike Nietman
lecture in the Worcester Center Galleria, now being torn down. His zeal out-
lasted an entire large shopping mall with 100+ stores!
Chess Boy Scout merit
As a many-time president of MACA (www.masschess.org) his exploits have
produced a lasting effect, as his many years as editor and even more as proof-
badge announced in St.
reader and mentor to Chess Horizons magazine, which surely would not have
Louis.
lasted 40 years as MACA's publication without his tireless volunteer involve- Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield, who founded
ment. This peaked in 1990, with a full staff of Chess Horizons professionals the Chess Club and Scholastic Center
and volunteers producing 400 pages, 775 games, translations and annotations, of Saint Louis with her husband Rex
a local project impossible to conceive today with all the bells and whistles of Sinquefield, announced that the Boy
the Internet! Scouts of America just approved chess
as the next merit badge for develop-
During his last term as president of MACA in 2005-6, he set up a lasting
ment.
memorial to Harry Nelson Pillsbury (1872-1906) erecting a plaque in the
Reading cemetery in a public ceremony on the 100th anniversaryto the day Boy scouts earn merit badges in over
of Pillsburys passing, even raising the funds to make this happen in a 100 areas from camping to coin collect-
professional manner. ing. A chess merit badge would show
that the recipient has attained a spec-
Much more can be said of George Mirijanian as a volunteer, but what he asks
ified level of knowledge of the game of
this writer is why there are not more volunteers who show any spirit to boost-
chess. This merit badge would focus on
ing U.S. chess on the local level as well as being interested in journalism, history
the benefits that chess can bring.
and chess education. This explains our friendship for 40 years more than any-
thing else. ~Stephen Dann Look for more details on Chess Life
Online at uschess.org in the coming
The Volunteer of the Month is named by a different member of the executive
months about this exciting project.
board each month. George Mirijanian was named by Bill Goichberg.
Position, Please
wedding cakes. But what we really want to know is: Whats the position like?
When Vladimir Kramnik and his girl- by-play for a master game and shouts
friend Marie-Laure were married in Paris his trademark Gooooal! when Black r+ + +k+
three years ago, the guests marveled at captures a pawn. + + + pp
their wedding cake. Instead of a miniature If youre a serious position sleuth you
bride and groom atop the cake, there was closely examined the playing board or + +q+ +
a chessboard made of pastry and adorned the video demonstration board. And if pl+pNp+
with pieces made of white and dark choco- you were able to notice that the Gooooal!
late. It showed this position: move was ... Nxg4, you should be rated n Pn+ +
at least 1200 at this. +Q+ P P
Give yourself an additional 200 points
+ + + + if you saw that ... Nxg4?? is a blunder that L + PLP
rRk +ppp loses a piece because White can play R + + K
Bxg4. Add 300 more if you recognized
Black to play
P+ +p+l+ that the position almost certainly arose
R r + + from a Sicilian Defense. Tack on another verify it made sense. And the really good
200 if you realized this was still in the ones discovered it came from a little-
+ + + + opening, around move 12-13. known game, Wolthius-Alexander,
+ + KP+ And call yourself a Position Detection Maastricht 1946.
Master if you realized that the position Of course, when we encounter a posi-
+ + +PP was beyond credibility: White had two tion on the screen we never know whether
+ + +L+ light-squared bishops, at f1 and e2. its going to be a mystery worth solving.
Position sleuths have been able to iden- Typically, we begin by feeling skeptical
Black to play
tify some really obscure games, such as (Are they going to get the board wrong
Some of the 40 or so guests realized this the one that was featured in an episode, again, with a black square on h1?). This
wasnt just any endgame. It was the one The Most Dangerous Match, of the clas- is followed by curiosity (Are the moves
that arose when the forces of dark choco- sic TV series Colombo. Peter Falk, a legal? Do they make any sense?). If the
lateaka Veselin Topalovresigned in chess fanatic in real life, had to solve the moves pass those tests, we go to step
the final game of the 2006 match that murder of a world champion, who had three and try to identify the source game.
made Kramnik the undisputed world met his challenger at a restaurant a few In some cases, there isnt an actual
champion. days before their title match was to begin. board to study. For example, in the mid-
Now, its no secret that we chess play- In the only-in-Hollywood plot, the two dle of the 1993 mystery movie The Hound
ers have some odd habits. But this has to GMs started revealing their opening of London, Sherlock Holmes plays a game,
be one of the oddest: We always like to preparation. Since they didnt have a set, more or less mentally, with his arch-foe,
check out the position. they improvised by moving salt and pep- Professor Moriarty. Many fans were able
Show us a board depicted in a painting, per shakers around the checkered to follow at least part of their 11-move
a photo, a scene from a movie or TV show tablecloth. Soon Black, the challenger, game. Some realized that at the end
and we want to figure out who played it, realizes hes busted. Worse, he under- Holmes (Patrick Macnee) was delivering
where, whenand oh, yeahwho stands stands he was so outclassed that hes mate beginning with a queen sacrifice.
better. going to lose the match. Thats when he And a choice few recalled where theyd
Getting answers to these questions decides to murder his opponent. The key seen it before: It was a celebrated minia-
requires some detective work. This is a position was: ture, Reti-Tartakower, Vienna 1910. (That
skill that could use its own rating system. game keeps getting recycled. It also
For example, think back a few months appeared, in a bizarre abbreviated form, in
(see diagram top of next column)
to when the GEICO insurance firm The challenger played 1. ... Nd2? and an episode of Star Trek: Enterprisewhere
began airing that TV commercial. You was shocked by 2. Qxb4! axb4 3. Rxa8+ White seemed to resign on move six.)
know, the one in which in which soccer Be8 4. Bxd5! Qxd5 5. Rxe8 mate. Diagram But at least those moves made sense.
sportscaster Andres Cantor is doing play- detectives reconstructed the position to Often they dont, such as in the GEICO
commercial and in a key game in the Havana 1966. Theres also a wonderful
2000 movie The Luzhin Defense, which + k +R Russian photo of 14-year-old John
looked a lot like this: + + +p+ Kennedy Jr. playing his younger cousin
Mark Shriver at the Moscow State Univer-
p + + p sity chess club in 1974. But the focus is
on them, and you cant make out much
+ +k+ + p + +Np
+ + +pl of the board.
+ + q + But if youre a true Position Detective,
youre bound to come upon that rare
p N + p + + + +P
p + + p photo that lets you in on an inside joke.
PPr+ + + The Kramnik cake was one of them.
Another arose when Pal Benko inter-
+ + q + + + + +K
Q + + +P viewed Max Euwe many years ago for
After 5. Rd8 mate
Chess Life. An accompanying photo
showed Euwe studying a position. Read-
PPr+ + +
Alekhine-Chatard Attack when Peter Lorre
+ +RR +K interrupts him in the first reel of ers with good eyesight figured out that he
White to play Casablanca. Its also easy to see that saw:
Martin Sheen, as President Bartlet, is
Blacks last two moves were ... Rc2+ defending an Evans Gambit in an episode + + + +
and ... Qf4, setting up a mate on h2. But of The West Wing.
White won with 1. Re8+ Bf8 (1. ... Kh7 2. Other chess-on-the-screen scenes are
+ + + +
Qd3+ and 3. Qxc2) 2. Rxf8+ Kxf8 3. Nf5+ harder to decipher. It looks like Alec Guin- + + + +
Kg8 and now 4. Qf8+! Kxf8 5. Rd8 mate. ness is winning the game he played with
Position Detection Masters recognized it as miniature liquor bottles as pieces in Our
+ + + +
the finale of Vidmar-Euwe, Karlsbad 1929. Man in Havana. But you cant be certain + +k+ +
because the focus is on the actor, not
the chess.
(see diagram top of next column) + + + +
But there was one difference. In the Something similar occurs when celebri- + + + +
movie, Blacks rook had gone to c1, not c2. ties are photographed while engaged in a
This not only hangs the rook, it messes up game. The cameraman knows what to
+ LQKL+
the finish. With a black rook at c1, 5. get in the frame. Guess what: Its not the White to play
Rd8 would be illegal. But in the Hollywood chessboard.
tradition, White mated anyway. Thats why you can only see a few But the Position Detection Masters got
Some movie positions are easy to figure squares in the snapshot of Tigran Pet- the real point. This is a White-to-mate-in-
out. Humphrey Bogart is clearly analyz- rosian and Lev Polugaevsky avidly three problem, composed byPal Benko.
ing the black side of a French Defense, kibitizing a game of Fidel Castros at (Solution on page 71). .
uschess.org Chess Life October 2010 13
Solitaire Chess
Piece Play
In many d-pawn openings, neither Sometimes points are also rewarded for ing the white king the problem of where
player generally wants to develop so as to second-best moves, and there may be to hide.**
obstruct his c-pawn. Not only can the c- bonus pointsor deductionsfor other
pawn be used to assail the enemy center, moves and variations. Note that ** means
13. Qb3 Par Score: 5
but by moving it the queen suddenly has that the note to Blacks move is over and White unpins the d2-bishop and gets
access to the queenside. Naturally, there Whites move is on the next line.** ready to answer 13. ... Bxc3 with 14.
are lines ignoring this concern, where Bxc3.
the queen-knight, for instance, develops
7. d5 Par Score: 5
in front of the c-pawn. An example of the This advance seems annoying.
13. Ne7
idea can be seen in the game Roberto Black gets the pieces out, connects his
Grau versus Edgar Colle (Black) from the rooks, and prepares to place the knight
7. 0-0-0
San Remo 1930 tournament. Unfortu- at c6.**
nately for Black, things didnt work out so
8. Bd2 Par Score: 5
smoothly. Black got good piece play, but White unpins the d-pawn and threat-
14. 0-0-0 Par Score: 5
in the end White got much better. The ens to take the c6-knight (1 bonus point). Now both kings are castled on the
game began: queenside.
8. e4
Queens Gambit Declined, Black proposes an exchange of knights,
14. Nc6
Chigorin Defense (D07) but the idea proves faulty. He should just
Roberto Grau move the attacked knight.**
15. a3 Par Score: 5
Edgar Colle White puts the question to the bishop.
San Remo, 1930 If 15. ... Bxc3, then 16. Bxc3, forking
9. dxc6 Par Score: 5
The move 9. Nxe4 is answered by 9. ... queen and g7-pawn (1 bonus point).
1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c4 Bg4 4. cxd5 Qxd5 Qxd5, so Grau accepts the transaction.
15. Bg6
This postpones the decision of what to
5. Nc3 Qa5 6. e3 e5 9. exf3
do with the attacked b4-bishop.**
r+ +klnr 10. cxb7+ Par Score: 5
ppp +ppp 16. Bb5 Par Score: 6
Deduct 5 points if you fell for 16. axb4??
10. Kb8
Black hopes that the b7-pawn func- Qa1+ 17. Nb1 Qxb1 mate. The attack on
+n+ + +
q + p + tions as a shield for his king. Up to a the c6-knight forces the issue. If 16. ...
point, it does.** Rd6, then 17. Bxc6 Rxc6? 18. Qxb4 wins
a piece.
+ P +l+
+ N PN+ 11. gxf3 Par Score: 4
16. Ne5
What is this? Panic or an oversight? By
PP + PPP 11. Bh5
R LQKL+R Black maintains pressure on the f3- now there is nothing better than 16. ...
Your starting position pawn.** Bxc3 17. Bxc3 Qb6 but here Black is a
couple of pawns down.**
Now make sure you have the above
12. Be2 Par Score: 5
position set up on your chessboard. As The bishop takes over the guard on f3
17. Qxb4 Par Score: 5
you play through the remaining moves in and the queen is thereby released. Now White has an extra piece to go
this game, use a piece of paper to cover with his extra pawns.
the article, exposing Whites next move
12. Bb4
only after trying to guess it. If you guess Black figures on 13. ... Bxc3 14. bxc3,
17. Qb6
correctly, give yourself the par score. messing up pawns on both wings, leav- If 17. ... Qxb4, then 18. axb4 Nxf3 is
just a losing endgame in the long run. Kc8 27. Qb8 mate.
Blacks only practical chance is to keep
queens on the board, looking to compli-
cate and confuse the issue.**
21.
Qc2 mate.
e4 Par Score: 5
Deduct 5 points for allowing 21. Bxe5?? 26. Black resigned. .
21. Qf4+ + + + r
18. Na4 Par Score: 5
pk+L+ppp
Again the knight moves with tempo on
the black queen.
22. Kb1 Par Score: 5
N+ p +l+
Whites king is safe and he threatens
various things: Bxe5, Na6+, or Rxd6. This + + n +
is Colles last chance to stir up trouble.
18. Qf6
Run queen, run.** Q +P+ +
22. Qxf3 P L + +
Black threatens 23. ... Rxd1+ while
19. Nc5 Par Score: 5
Full credit for 19. Bc3. The text invites KP + P P
Black to take at f3. undermining the e4-pawn.
+ + + +q
Final position
19. Rd6 23. Rxd6! Par Score: 6
Now Black can answer Na6+? with White eliminates the d6-rook to set up
Rxa6. On 19. ... Qxf3, there follows 20. Na6+. Read this issue via our online viewer,
Na6+ Kxb7 21. Bd7+ (this is stronger download a .pdf file, and download a
than 21. Be2+, winning the queen, since .pgn file of this issues gamesall at
23. Qxh1+
same mates will pop up later. And if 19. Solitaire Chess scores:
... Nxf3, then 20. Nd7+ wins even more Total your score to determine
24. cxd6
Blacks position is desperate and hes Its mate next move: 26. ... Kxa6 27.
21-35 1400-1599
reduced to one-move mate threats which, Qb5 mate; or 26. ... Ka8 27. Nc7 mate.
06-20 1200-1399
however, are easily parried.** Equally good are 26. Ba4+, and 26. Be8+
0-05 under 1200
By Al Lawrence
Yasser seirawans new autobiographY is a tastY chess he wins wijk aan Zee, qualifying for the rarefied grandmaster title.
feast to pack for a trip, as i did recently, partly because its (thirty years ago, seirawan tells us, there were only about 100 grand-
menu offers three kinds of fare to choose from, depending on our masters; now there are 20 times that many.) he wins four u.s.
craving of the momentor we can simply relish it all in the championships, becomes a world championship candidate twice,
chronological order he serves it up: scales FiDes top ten, and reigns as americas top player for nearly
chess battles on the highest level, explained by one of the games a decade. in 1988, he starts the respected biweekly Inside Chess,
positional geniuses and clearest annotators; running it until 2001. along the way, he becomes an insider
Modern chess history explained from an insiderproviding the among the chess movers and shakers.
reader with an exciting you are there the games in the book are a harvest
perspective; from Yazs impressive 18-21 record
the kind of foible-revealing stories about in classical chess against world champs,
top players all of us love to read and re-tell. plus some rapid gameshence his subti-
tle, listing nine of the 13 titlists through
Kasparov! (okay, technically, seirawan
Sharp turns
didnt compete against three of theseFis-
born in Damascus to a syrian father
cher, botvinnik, and euwe. but he met
and an english mother, Yaz recalls Mine them all and has great stories to tell. so
has been a strange life, with lots of sharp lets not quibble.)
moves both to the left as well as to the seirawan explains his fist-pumping victo-
right. readers will have to agree. and ries, hard-fought draws, and heart- breaking
we catch glimpses of seirawans early losses without affectation. he annotates
competitiveness and obsession with excel- both masterpieces and mistakes so clearly
lence that take him so far on the journey and honestly that we not only learn but
into the 64 squares. his father smuggled also take heartthe greats are human too.
the family out of syria on forged passports
during the dangerous upheavals of the Sparkling stories
early 1960s, settling first in nottingham, whether recalling how he felt during his
england. there, as a schoolboy, seirawan 1982 victory over Karpov that made him the
would come home every day with a pock- first american in 27 years to defeat a reign-
etful of winners-keepers marblesdespite ing world champion, reminiscing how he
being sent off each morning without so and fellow bruce Lee fan Kasparov sat in
much as a single, starter aggie. a dark theater together FiDe rating the
after coming to the u.s., seirawan, an successively more gifted fighters during a
elementary student with a paper route Yasser Seirawan, Chess Duels: kung fu b-movie, recounting the seethingly
in Virginia beach, Virginia, insists on My Games with the World Champions, petty inside-fighting between Karpov and
2010, Everyman Chess, 432 pp.,
delivering his responsibilities through the $34.95 from uscfsales.com Kasparov, or describing bobby Fischers
worst of hurricane Lisa, straining against (catalog number B0302EM) efforts to convince a brussels girly-bar
the lashing winds. Yazs boyhood world waitress that he really is that bobbythe
is centered on the outdoor athletics he excels at. in the chess- vignettes Yaz word-paints are wonderfully entertaining.
magic year of 1972, however, Yaz lands in seattles notoriously seirawans autobiography is insightful, witty and winningly self-
surly climate. there, hes drawn to the wonderful television on deprecating. Yaz is never small or vindictive, but neither does he
which we could watch the olympic games, owned by the para- pull punches. its an inspiring, well-told story by a connoisseur
plegic neighbor one flight up. in one of those sharp turns to the of the human comedy. if theres a caissa left in heaven, the book
right, the man upstairs teaches seirawan chess. will become both a bestseller and an american classic.
Chess Duels: My Games with the World Champions includes 56
Swift rise annotated games against world champions, fascinating recount-
a swift rise to greatness follows. Yaz becomes, in 1979, only the ings of history-shaping events and people in the chess world, and
third american to win the world Junior title. the next year, at 19, humanizing stories of the games greats. a national treasure. .
16 Chess Life October 2010 uschess.org
Cover Story
I gave my maximum
in every way I could;
in preparation,
in execution, in focus,
in determination.
~Irina Krush
KRUSH
TRIUMPHANT
By IM Irina Krush | Photography by Suzy Gorman
won the Championship at the very last minute, third place. As a result of this gulf, there was a vig-
I
conveniently becoming the hunted when no one orous battle for first place between Anna Zatonskih,
could any longer hunt me. For an eternal stretch Tatev Abrahamyan, and myself. The suspense over
in the second half, despite my best efforts, I who would claim the title remained until the end of
could not climb out from the oppressive shade of the ninth and final round.
Annas shadow. And yet, all along I felt that the It wasnt difficult to foresee Anna and me vying for
surface narrative was not the final narrative; that the title, but I have to admit that I was a little sur-
ultimately Id be given the chance to imprint the nar- prised that someone else had decided to crash our
rative I was building with my games onto the party, and seemed determined not to leave until the
tournament. Strangely, I always felt like the winner, good times were over. After the first half, when the
despite having to run to the finish line on the sec- tournament situation had more or less crystallized,
ond place track. I would occasionally glance over my shoulder with
The tournament produced one of the most skewed some unease, to find Tatev always there, keeping
distributions of points Ive ever seen: three people me company in the chase after Anna. At some point
scored at least three points more than the rest of the it finally dawned on me that perhaps I not only had
field, creating in effect two separate tournaments. to worry about Anna, but about Tatev as well. Tatevs
After seven rounds, no one else could even fight for strong result reflected her aggressive and creative play.
Here are some excerpts from her However, here Tatev conducts a brutal 28. Nd7! Ne2
games: demolition of the black kings position.
Also interesting is 28. ... Ne6!? 29.
44. f5! exf5 45. gxf5 g5 46. Ng6+! Bxb5 (29. Rd5) 29. ... Nd4.
A missed opportunity
29. Bxe2 Qxe2 30. Rd3?
WFM Tatev Abrahamyan (2372) -wq-+-+rmk
WGM Camilla Baginskaite (2387) White wants to double on the d-file
Womens Championship (1), 07.10.2010 +-sn-zp-+p and prevent ... Qc4, but this move reveals
-+-+-+N+ a lack of understanding for Blacks best
-+-tr-+-+ +r+pzPPzp- way to unravel: ... b6 and develop the
bishop. (The nonstandard solution 30.
+p+-+r+k -zp-tR-+-+ Qa5! would have highlighted Blacks dif-
p+-vlR+pzp +P+-+-+P ficultiesIts impossible for Black to
untangle without playing ... b6, and Qa5
+q+P+p+- -+PwQR+-mK prevents this move. Its quite hard to
-+RwQ-+-+ +-+-+-+- even find a move for Black here.
+P+-+-sNP After46.Ng6+
30. ... Qh5?
32. Nxf5!! 31. Qa5! was still a good idea, but I sim-
A critical game ply never considered this queen move
(Unfortunately, Tatev went in the other IM Irina Krush (2528) during the game.
direction with 32. Nf1). WFM Tatev Abrahamyan (2372)
31. ... Qh4 32. f3 Qe7 33. Qb3 b6
32. ... Rxf5 Womens Championship (2), 07.11.2010
33. ... a6 needed to be played, as much
Also, strong for White is 32. ... gxf5 r+l+r+-mk as Black doesnt want to give up the b6-
33. Qh4 Bf8 34. Qxd8. square. Now the progression of Whites
33. Qg4!
zpp+-+-vlp advantage cant be stopped.
A tough game, and not super smooth, without giving Black this option. (9. ... b5 I looked at 13. ... Qa5+ 14. Bd2 Qd8 15.
although I never let the eval slip below was the way Black justified 7. ... Bg7 Qxd6 Ne4 16. Qf4 and this looked better
equals for me. The critical moment was in back in the early days of the develop- for White, but Black has the interesting
the initial diagram positionI had over- ment of this line. However, with the advent 16. ... f5 and the game is still unclear.
estimated it for White. But on the other of computers, it became a lot less attrac-
14. Nd2
hand, I did alter the dynamic of the game tive to play in this gambit style.
with the pawn sac, and presented my Much stronger is 14. Bxd6! Rc8 15.
10. h3!?
opponent with unusual problems to solve Qa4! (15. Qb5 Ne4) 15. ... Qb6 16. Qf4!
in time pressure ... and thats often where This move is in the right vein, but it
people falter. Also, its not often that you struck me as overly solid. 10. e4 was -+r+k+-tr
get to lodge a knight on d7. more to the point, and if 10. ... Nh5 (what
Anna was afraid of) then just 11. Be3; zp-+n+pvlp
On the heels of my game with Tatev Black really isn't well prepared to play ... -wq-vL-snp+
came a nerve-wracking clash against Anna. f5. On the other hand, 10. h3 has the
advantage of keeping Whites options +-zpP+-+-
Modern Benoni (A61) open; White may opt not to commit his -+-+-wQ-+
IM Anna Zatonskih (2518) pawn to e4, and play with e3, only later
IM Irina Krush (2528) pushing e4 when he is fully prepared. +-+-+N+P
Womens Championship (3), 07.12.2010 (10. e4 Nh5 11. Be3 0-0 12. Bd3 f5). PzP-+PzPP+
The goal in this game was to get a
10. ... b5!? tR-+-mKL+R
sharp struggle out of the opening, hence Analysisafter16.Qf4
the appearance of the Benoni. rsn-+k+-tr
zp-wql+pvlp This is the move we both overlooked.
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 d6 5. Nc3 White supports the bishop on d6, thus
exd5 6. cxd5 g6 7. Bf4!? -+-zp-snp+ preventing me from castling, and threat-
A good choice by Anna. The only thing +pzpP+-+- ens Qe3+. The inability to castle is a huge
that made me happy about seeing this thorn in Blacks side.
move was that it had taken her a while to
-+-+-vL-+ 14. ... 0-0 15. e3 Rc8
produce it. Although I hadn't prepared it +QsN-+N+P 15. ... Nb6! gives Black a good game.
for this game, I was familiar with it since PzP-+PzPP+
my coach had employed a related system 16. Qxd6 Qa5 17. Qa6 Qb4
in a recent game at the Copper State tR-+-mKL+R I had been aiming for this position with
International. I didn't think Anna knew After10....b5 15. ... Rc8, and considered 18. Qc4 here
anything here, but I knew it was a poison- as Whites normal move (defending the
ous system. My coach said that this decision qual-
d5-pawn).
ified me as either crazy or brave. I'll let you
7. ... Bg7!? decide which one is the truth. Having 18. Qb5
Definitely a provocative move, and I eschewed ... b7-b5 on the previous move,
This move really surprised me. I
I simply couldn't pass it up when given
regretted it after Anna came up with the thought Anna had just blundered the
the opportunity again. The difference here
principled 8. Qa4+. Safer is 7. ... a6 and d5-pawn, which would be surprising in
is that the d6-pawn is defended, so White
8. ... Bg7 only on 8. a4. itself, but when I found out she hadn't
no longer has a choice about which pawn
blundered it, I was even more surprised,
8. Qa4+! to take, but the queen on c7 is likely
because then I just couldnt see why
worse placed for the capture on b5 than
By this point, I was definitely not feel- White would go for this at all. On 18.
it was on d8. I understood that, but could-
ing so great about the way the opening Qc4 Qxb2 19. Rb1 Qa3 I thought Black
n't resist the desire to change the course
was going. Anna had found the draw- would still need to prove that she has
of the game.
back of 7. ... Bg7, so I was being punished compensation for the pawn.
11. Nxb5 Bxb5 12. Qxb5+ Nbd7
for my gamble. Well, what could I do? 18. ... Nxd5 19. a3
We make a few more moves of theory. Now were in a theoretical position,
The knight is untouchable: 19. Qxd7
except White has h3 included, and Blacks
8. ... Bd7 9. Qb3 Qc7 Nxf4 20. exf4 Rcd8.
queen is on c7 instead of on d8. h3 does-
Defending d6 and b7. I should just nt matter, but the queen on c7 allows 19. ... Qxb2 20. Qxb2 Bxb2 21. Ra2
take a moment here to say that Black, White to play Qc6 with tempo.
even though its move nine and hasn't
13. Qc6 Qd8? -+r+-trk+
made any obvious mistakes, is very close
to being positionally crushed. All White In a complicated position, the cost of zp-+n+p+p
needs to do is play e4, Bd3, h3, and 0-0, every move is very high. ... Qd8 has one -+-+-+p+
and Black just won't be able to generate very big drawback that both of us missed.
any counterplaythe queen is excellently (13. ... Rc8!? was suggested by GM Hikaru +-zpn+-+-
positioned on b3, contributing to the Nakamura in the commentary room, but -+-+-vL-+
clamp down on the b5-square. If you regretfully I never even contemplated the
compare this to one of Whites most dan- idea of allowing a queen trade. But even zP-+-zP-+P
gerous lines against the Benoni, with 7. with the queens off, Black retains a lot of Rvl-sN-zPP+
e4 Bg7 8. Bd3 0-0 9. h3, there Black has compensation for the pawn. 14. Qxc7
counterplay with 9. ... b5, while here Rxc7 15. Rd1 (15. Bxd6 Rb7 when Black +-+-mKL+R
White wants to achieve the same setup has great play for the pawns) 15. ... Ke7!?; After21.Ra2
Anna played this tournament in her 13. ... Nxc6 --xg6 34. h4 with the idea of making a
usual positional style, winning her games passed h-pawn.
on class, i.e., superior knowledge and To be honest, when I saw this posi-
understanding. tion, I was kind of dumbfounded. It just 33. ... Nc6 34. Bxf6 Kd6
Below she executes an instructive idea: didn't seem like the kind of thing you
should have on the board after thirteen -+-+-+-+
moves in a must-win game for a champi-
An instructive idea
onship title. Nonetheless, Anna manages
+-+-+-+p
WFM Abby Marshall (2211)
IM Anna Zatonskih (2518)
to outplay her opponent even from this -+nmk-vLp+
nearly dead position.
Womens Championship (6), 15.07.2010 +p+-zpP+-
-+r+-+k+
14. Rb1 Kc7 15. Bf4+
-zP-+P+-+
... provoking a weakness of the d5-
+-+-+p+- square.
+-+-+-zP-
-tr-snp+p+ 15. ... e5 16. Be3 Rc8 17. 0-0
-+-+-+KzP
wqp+P+-+p White has nagging pressure due to the
+-+-+-+-
After34....Kd6
possession of the b6-square, making it
-+-+-wQ-zP hard for Black to put a rook on the d-file. The f6-pawn turns out to have been
+-zP-tR-zP- 17. ... Be7 18. Bb6+ Kb8 19. Rfd1 Bd8 20. rather like a poisonous mushroom. Now
-+-+-zPL+ Be3 Ba5 21. Nb4 Bxb4 22. cxb4 Rhd8 23. Black threatens to take on b4 and get seri-
ous play with her b-pawn, and White can
+R+-+-mK- Bc5
only prevent this by repeating moves.
After43.d5 23. Bb6!? Rxd1+ 24. Rxd1 Nxb4 25.
Rd7To me, this looks quite dangerous 35. Bg7 Ke7 36. Kf3 Kf7 37. Bh8 Kg8 38. Bf6
White has just played d4-d5, intending for Black ... Whites a-pawn easily holds Kf7 39. Bh8 Kg8 40. Bf6 Kf7, Draw agreed.
to open up the position for his rooks and the queenside, while the rook on the sev- One of my chess highlights from St.
Louis occurred in round four: mind. Camilla might have been badly out
r+-+r+-+ of form, but after Anna and me, she was
+-+q+-+k next in terms of experience and class;
An artist at work she could still bite if provoked.
IM Irina Krush (2528) l+pvLp+p+ And yet, the main factor behind my
WGM Katerina Rohonyan (2327) +-zP-+-+- coachs advice had to do with energy,
Womens Championship (4), 07.13.2010 and the simple calculation that I was
-+-+-+-zP running low on it. I was coming off of
r+l+r+-+ +L+-tRQ+- three games, against Tatev, Anna, and
Katerina, that had each taken a chunk
+-+q+pvlk P+-+-zP-+ out of my energy supply. If it werent for
-+pvLp+pzp +-+-+-mK- that, he probably wouldve let me enter
some murky waters, but to enter those
+-zP-+-+- After35.Rxe3
waters when youre running out of gas is
p+L+-+-+ I evaluated this position as winning knocking on the door of disaster.
compensation for White. Whites bishop The funny thing is, I never told him I
+-+-tRQ+P pair is simply too powerful, and the ... Ba6 was tired, even though I was. How could
PzP-+-zPP+ and ... Ra8 cannot get involved in the I come crying to him after just four games,
defense of Blacks king. the most recent one being one of the most
+-+-tR-mK- energetic wins of my career, Giorgi, Im
After28....Qd7 35. ... e5 36. Bc2! so tired, I need a rest? But he felt it, back
Im still happy with this move, even home in New York; he somehow under-
29. b4!? though the computer ranks it second to stood that the games, convincing and
36. h5. Not only does it create two big attractive as they were, had been costly.
I don't know if this is the best move, but So he sent me off to battle on more solid
it was part one of my plan. I wanted to threats (Qh5+ and h4-h5) but it prevents
Blacks queen from coming to f5. I dont territory, the Kings Indian.
force a concession from Black: either my Of course, the Kings Indian is not a
light squared bishop gets to live, or Ive have any great suggestions here for Black
(the comp suggests dropping another bastion of solidity like the Queens Gam-
gotten to improve the position of my bit, but against Camilla, it is quite a safe
queenside pawns, gaining some space, pawn with 36. ... e4) but the path Kate-
rina chose didnt pose White any thing to go for. She favors g3 lines, and
closing up the b-file, and getting the b2- there ... Black can equalize, or play for
pawn out of the ... Bg7s line of vision. problems.
more, depending on how ambitious White
Katerina decided in favor of weakening my 36. ... Re6 37. h5 Rxd6 38. cxd6 Kg7 39. Rxe5 is.
structure rather than trading off the light- Qxd6 40. Rg5 Rf8 41. Qc3+ Rf6 42. Rxg6+ Camilla wasnt too familiar with the
squared bishops immediately with ... Ba6. Kf7 43. Qxf6+ line we entered, and decided to force a
29. ... axb3 e.p. 30. Bxb3 Ba6 43. Bb3+ was the way to win keeping repetition on move twelve. I couldnt avoid
queens on the board. it except by allowing further simplification
I am sure Black was quite happy here, into a symmetrical position where I was
as this bishop has been sitting on c8 for 43. ... Qxf6 44. Rxf6+ Kxf6 45. h6 c5 46. Kg2 still down a tempo, so I just made the best
30 moves already. Truly, if I were this Bc4 47. a4 Ba2 48. Kf3 c4 49. Ke3, Black moves and we agreed to a draw.
bishop, I'd be thrilled, gulping in the fresh resigned. Now, this wasnt the way I had envi-
air on the f1a6 diagonal. Unfortunately, sioned this game would go; I intended to
there is no food on this diagonal. Here I This fragment was the best thing I cre-
ated in St. Louis. play solidly, without that meaning I
begin carrying out the strategy I had con- wouldnt try to win. It is always a disap-
ceived against the ... Ba6 and the ... Ra8. pointment for me to sit down at the board
The fifth round was a critical moment
31. h4! h5 in the tournament. I had my first of two and get up without feeling Ive played a
consecutive black pieces, against Camilla real game; that all the chances for both
This natural move is pretty much sides havent been exhausted. But on the
forced, as allowing White to play h4-h5 Baginskaite. Anna and I both stood at
3/4, and it looked like I would need to other side of that, I felt relief, relief that
would submit Blacks kingside to too Id get one day free from the stress Id been
much pressure. continue winning even with the black
pieces. At first glance, it seemed obvious under. Inside, I knew that Camillas deci-
32. g4! that I should choose an aggressive open- sion had been a present to me ...
ing against Camilla, who was clearly So I took my free afternoon and spent
White undeterredly pounds away at it swimming laps in the pool, doing yoga,
the kingside. struggling with her game. I decided on
something, spent a few hours into the and taking a nap. Anna won her game
32. ... Bh6 night preparing it, but when I spoke to my against my friend Iryna, established her-
coach in the morning, he told me youre self as the leader, and the stage was set
The position Id been expecting when I for a new phase of the tournament.
played 29. b4. The rook is in the not going to play that, youre going to
play the Kings Indian. I spent a long time on my interpretation
crosshairs of the two bishops, but I was- of round five, because in large measure,
nt planning to move it ... (32. ... hxg4 33. Now, when youve made a decision
about something and already invested a the tournament was decided there, and
Qxg4 followed by h5, Rh3, etc is very not in the way it appeared to many peo-
dangerous for Black.) lot of time into it, its usually not a good
idea to start thrashing around searching ple. For example, Championship
33. gxh5! for something else. But my coach felt commentator GM Ben Finegold seemed to
that this was not a win-at-all-costs kind be of the opinion that I had lost the tour-
I really loved this Exchange sacrifice nament with this draw, as he repeatedly
idea. of game, an approach I wouldve com-
mitted myself towith its accompanying stated afterwards that 8/9 (a score
33. ... Bxe3 34. hxg6+ fxg6 35. Rxe3 level of riskwith the opening Id had in achievable only by Anna) would be the
winning score. It slipped past him that a good preparation against her Kings won in such long, grueling games; it was
tradeoff had taken place: half a point, Indian, and she didnt last the opening. taking her so much energy to squeeze
for some much needed energy. Id ceded So I had won some important games, wins from people she vastly outclassed,
a tactical advantage but gained an edge but ... my competition had won, too. Anna that it just didnt look like she could keep
for the battle ahead. had ground down the tail enders, Abby up such a tempo forever. Somewhere,
After that draw, though, every single Marshall and Beatriz Marinello, while the fatigue shed accumulated from these
game became absolutely critical. I won an Tatev had defeated Beatriz and Sabina games would show.
unbalanced endgame against Sabina Foisor. The tournament standings hadnt As for Tatev, my coach explained, the
Foisor with the black pieces the next day, changed, and time was getting short. presence of a third person in the fray
and enjoyed another rest day (this time it Sometimes, over those days, Id look at actually worked to my advantage; from a
was for all the players). After the rest how Anna was doing, and plaintively ask tournament standpoint, she was my ally,
day, I had the white pieces against Alisa my coach, but what if she wins the rest putting pressure on the leader. Any mis-
Melekhina, whod had a strong showing of her games? But he assured me that step by Anna would pretty much
at the 2009 Championship. I did some that wouldnt happen. Annas points were guarantee that shed be overtaken by one
of us, and its a heavy weight to bear, 7. bxa6 Bxa6 8. g3 Nc6 9. Bh3!?
the burden of the leader ...
The idea behind this nonstandard
r+-+-trk+
My opening came in round eight. It wq-+-vl-zpp
development is to hinder the d-pawns
was a supremely important round for
advance to d5. More natural and proba- l+-+p+-+
both me and Anna and Tatev, who faced
bly stronger is 9. Bg2, but 9. Bh3 is a
each other. +-+p+-+-
subtle move thats been tried by a num-
For a lot of reasons, round eight is the
ber of strong players. Its the kind of move N+-zpnvL-+
round Ill remember the most from the
thats rarely thought of over the board,
2010 Championship. It was really the +P+-+-zPL
and I was quite surprised that Iryna was
final hurdle I had to overcome on my
familiar with it, but it was a pleasant P+-+PzP-zP
path, and it was the most difficult one,
surprise, as I had a new idea prepared
because at that point, I knew that every- tR-+Q+RmK-
here.
thing came down to this game, that no
Analysisafter17.Bh3
matter what, I had to come out with a win. 9. ... Be7 10. 0-0 0-0 11. Nc3
My preparation was made more difficult convenient way to defend the e6-pawn,
by the fact that Iryna is markedly stronger r+-wq-trk+ but Black doesnt have to defend ... 17. ...
in the opening and early middlegame
than she is in later phases; she expends +-+pvl-zpp Rxf4!! 18. gxf4 Rf8! 19. Bxe6+ Kh8 20. f5
Bd6! Blacks attack on the white king is
a lot of energy in the beginning, which l+n+psn-+ hard to stop. I looked at a lot of lines for
keeps her play on a relatively high level,
and only later, due to fatigue and time +-zp-+-+- White after 17. ... Rxf4!! but in all of them,
Black gets good play. This analysis con-
pressure, does the quality of her play -+-+-+-+ firmed my feeling about the exchange on
drop off. And yet, I still had to choose an
opening that would offer me maximum +-sN-+NzPL d4even if the computer consistently lists
it as one of Whites top lines, its only
winning chances. My coach gave me a PzP-+PzP-zP because he cant appreciate right away the
choice of several openings, none of which
appealed to me instinctively. We went tR-vLQ+RmK- huge dynamic potential he unleashes in
Blacks position. Thats why after 13. Bg2
back and forth on the phone for a while, After11.Nc3
d5, Id continue with another prophylac-
until he said, think about it and decide, tic move 14. Re1, giving extra protection
then call me. When I called him I told him 11. ... Qb6!? to e2 and preparing Bf4 which would be
I wanted to play the Blumenfeld Gambit, otherwise met with ... Ne4!.
introducing it as a completely novel idea, My coach thought up this new
arising spontaneously from my own head. approach to the diagram position. Often 13. ... cxd4 14. Na4 Qa7!
He interjected to say that it had been in these positions, youll see the black
queen transferring over to the kingside via This was the first time in the game
one of the things he had suggested to that I had to think for myself, and it was
me, which caught me completely by sur- e8 and h5. ... Qb6 tries to exploit the
definitely a big decision, where to put the
prise; probably, consumed by my own absence of the bishop on the a8-h1 diag-
queen. ... Qd6, ... Qb5, ... Qb4, even ...
inner torment of which opening to choose, onal, by preparing the knight excursion
Qa5all had their points, but in the end
I could not even properly focus on what to d4 (with the bishop on g2, ... Nd4
I decided that the queen was best on a7,
he was saying. In any case, although he would leave the rook on a8 under attack.)
not hindering the advance of the d-pawn
had some doubts about the soundness of So basically, Black responds to Whites and also keeping an eye on the f2-square.
this opening, once he saw that I came to flank play with play in the center.
it independently, he went along with my 15. Bb2
12. b3
intuition. I was more worried about 15. Bf4 with
In a must win situation like this, when A natural move, preparing to either the idea Be5 and winning the d4-pawn,
you are choosing from basically the whole fianchetto the bishop or allow him to but Black has an excellent continuation:
spectrum of chess openings, I think its develop elsewhere, as now the b-pawn is 15. ... Nd5! 16. Be5 d3! 17. exd3 Ne3! 18.
now secure. Qd2 Nxf1 19. Rxf1 Rac8.
important to find one that appeals to
your heart. There were other logical 12. ... Nd4 13. Nxd4?! 15. ... e5 16. Bg2 d5
choices I could have made, but when I Iryna made this decision very fast, and
thought of the Blumenfeld, I knew it was it is certainly one of the paths White can r+-+-trk+
the opening for me. So I made the deci- take ... but after some extensive analysis
sion and went to sleep, and my coach of this position, I came to the conclusion
wq-+-vl-zpp
went to prepare. that the exchange on d4 is too much of a l+-+-sn-+
concession by White. Black simply devel-
Blumenfeld Gambit (E10) ops too much of an initiative due to the
+-+pzp-+-
WIM Iryna Zenyuk (2343) d4-pawn. So I would recommend a more N+-zp-+-+
IM Irina Krush (2528) humble move13. Bg2. Then Black
Womens Championship (8), 07.18.2010 would continue 13. ... d5, and let me just
+P+-+-zP-
show one line I found that illustrates PvL-+PzPLzP
Blacks possibilities: 13. Bg2 d5 14. Nxd4
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 b5 5. dxe6
fxe6 6. cxb5 a6!? (14. Re1) 14. ... cxd4 15. Na4 Qa7 16. Bf4
tR-+Q+RmK-
Ne4 17. Bh3 ... After16....d5
This caught my attention as it was
used in the 2010 U.S. Championship by (see diagram top of next column) Already the position is pretty difficult
Nakamura in a wild game against Shul- for White. Black has a beautiful pawn
... and now it looks like Black has no
man. 6. ... d5 is more common here. center, the e4-square for the knight, and
the knight on a4 is out of the game.
19. ... d3! 20. exd3 Nf2+ 21. Rxf2 Qxf2 22.
was let down by her thorny relationship
with the endgame.
As I was winning my won position, I
took a look at Annas board and realized
his success. .
ment and his belief in me. My success is
By Andrea Rosen
Warren Harper, who entered the tourney towards the bottom of the pack,
winning his first three (including a victory over Shankland), losing his next five,
then coming back to stage the upset of the event and dash tournament favorite
GM Ray Robsons hopes of taking clear first.
Parker Zhao, a quiet, studious high school junior from New York
who took much of the last year off chess to focus on school, turning out to be
a contender the whole way, upsetting Shankland in the first round and scoring
4 points in the first five rounds.
And Eric Rosen, who was seeded in from the Junior Open
and the lowest rated player by more than 150 points, upsetting the apple
cart in the first round by drawing Robson (and narrowly missing a win),
finishing with an even score of 4.
Shankland won with the white pieces the point in their career where theyre lop- tournament of this stature, he said, not-
(Zhao had less time and draw odds). sided. they have some great strengths, ing that compared to both Robson and
Shankland, who chose to play black with she said, but also some very exploitable Shankland, Zhao and the other juniors
draw odds against Robson, won that game weaknesses. they could beat anyone but had much less experience playing in high-
handily for the championship. they could also lose to anyone. level, round robin tournaments.
while Robson and Shankland entered as perhaps no one felt that more intensely not only was the competition high-
the tournaments two favorites, it was clear than Zhao, who many agreed played the level, but as the event was held at the
from round one when Shankland fell to Zhao best chess in the tournament and was in prestigious Saint Louis Chess Club and
and Robson just managed to hold on for a clear first with 4 points after the first Scholastic Center (SLCCSC), everything
draw against Rosen, that every one of the five rounds. i think in the beginning i sur- about it was high-end. All of the players
players came prepared to play their best. prised myself. i didnt think i would be expressed their extreme good fortune to
there were a lot of surprises in this successful after not playing for a long time, get to play at the club, which was host-
tournament, reflected GM Ben Finegold, he said. But as the tournament went on ing the junior championship for the first
who along with colleague wGM Jennifer i began to gain confidence in myself. time. For many of the players, the sur-
Shahade provided live commentary in rounds six to eight, though, Zhao prises in the tournament didnt just
throughout the Junior Closed and the managed just a point, and nerves got the happen on the chessboard, but from the
concurrently-held U.S. womens Cham- better of him in the last round, when after moment they got the invitation along with
pionship. But, he said, in junior tourna- the harper-Robson game ended Zhao the contract to play in the event.
Harper, who just finished his freshman him proud to be a chess player. Even if And while he was exceedingly polite
year at the University of Arizona and had I didnt do well in this tournament, I and brutally honest in his assessment
a summer internship lined up in his cho- think I would have seen chess in a whole of his own games, because he felt he was-
sen field of computer science, said the different light, he said. There was a real nt playing up to his own standards, the
invitation was unexpected. I hadnt been effort in St. Louis to accord the junior experience began to wear on him. But, he
in a chess state of mind, he said. But players a star status in their field, and he added, while public speaking is difficult
when I saw they would pay your way there felt grateful. for him, especially after a disappointing
and for the hotel and everything, I really Tyler Hughes, who with just one point result, he understood why it was neces-
wanted to go. No one else has ever paid me unfortunately had his most disappointing sary and his unique role as the countrys
to go to a chess tournament. result ever in a tournament, said that youngest grandmaster. I know that its
While historically the junior closed the event was still motivating, not only for important for chess, he said. But Robson
event has covered travel and accommoda- the players who attended but for those fol- said he was looking forward to his next
tions, the Saint Louis Chess Club upped lowing along at home. All of us who tournament in Hungary, where as the
the ante by a considerable degree. Gen- played there would remark on what a lowest-rated player in his section he had
erally, lodging at prior junior closed events wonderful experience it was, Hughes a shot at being on the delivering rather
have been in college dormitories or with said afterwards. It will help encourage than the receiving end of any upsets.
host families, but players this year got a other players to work harder to improve For all the players, the experiences
huge one-bedroom suite at the Chase their game so they have a chance to qual- surrounding the event are sure to enrich
Park Plaza, a fancy hotel in St. Louis ify for the Junior Closed. their lives in ways far beyond the chess
Central West End, just two blocks from While the tournament itself featured board. One of the things that was really
the club, and $250 in Visa gift cards wild swings in action, off the chessboard great about the tournament was that
towards meals. In addition to elaborate the players demonstrated a steadiness they got to interact with situations that
opening and closing ceremonies and a and maturity far beyond their years. A big they dont get to every day, said Shahade.
catered buffet lunch every day, there was part of the SLCCSC approach to events is From sitting for portrait sessions to being
a $10,000 cash prize fund, and a Hewlett to make sure theres as much media interviewed to meeting public figures like
Packard laptop for each participant. And attention as can be mustered, and full tennis star Lindsay Davenport and foot-
then there was the live commentary and cooperation of the players is expected. ball player Laurence Maroney (who came
analysis by Finegold, Shahade and on All participants were asked to sign a con- to the club for its two-year-anniversary
some days super-GM Hikaru Nakamura. tract requiring them to dress in at least celebration on the tournament rest day),
Part of the clubs mission is to pro- business casual clothingcollared shirts, its an experience they will carry with
mote top-level chess, so hosting the nice pants, and no gym shoes. them into adulthood. It will make them
Junior Closed made perfect sense, said Also, win or lose, they were to report to less intimidated later in life. Shahade
SLCCSC Director Tony Rich. The inten- the webcast studio after each game to said. Its not just about playing chess.
tion was to hold a top class event and to be interviewed by the commentators, an
energize the top juniors to stay with chess experience that even most adults never
and know that theres a place where you encounter. While major corporations
can mature and develop your game, Rich might provide training for their execu-
said. And, he added, he couldnt have tives on how to answer tough questions The Action
been more pleased with the caliber of from the media, the junior closed partic-
games during the tournament. ipants were thrown into it. Many admitted Caro-Kann Defense,
Its been absolutely fantasticevery afterwards that this was the most nerve- Tartakower (Fantasy) Variation (B12)
bit as good as the U.S. Championship. Ive racking part of the tournament, but you GM Ray Robson (2608)
seen some real fighting chess, Rich said. couldnt tell from the way they handled IM Sam Shankland (2561`)
Perhaps the superior playing conditions the interviews. U.S. Junior tiebreak, 07.27.2010
and their every need being attended to cre- In the beginning I was kind of nervous, Notes by Shankland
ated a sense of relaxation and calm, he because the commentators are looking
said, or perhaps its an expression of at your games and if they see you blun- 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3
gratitude for the organizers, but we feel der theyll think youre an idiot, said
thanked when we see games like this. 13-year-old Darwin Yang, whose natural A real surprise, the Fantasy Variation!
For their part, the players said they expressiveness made him one of the most 3. ... dxe4 4. fxe4 e5 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. Bc4 Nd7 7.
were very aware of all the extras and comfortable in front of the microphone. c3 Bh5!?
were inspired. It made me want to work Echoed Hughes, who had the most
harder and play some exciting chess, losses, Thinking about what I was going Overprotecting f7 makes a lot of sense
said Harper. to say to Jennifer Shahade afterwards as White was threatening 8. Qb3.
The whole gestalt of the eventa was an added element of pressure. But 8. 0-0
leisurely one game a day that afforded it turned out Shahade was easy on him
time to prepare, the commentary and after his games, she usually interviewed Now 8. Qb3 is met by 8. ... b5.
analysis, the fact that the event was his opponent. 8. ... Ngf6 9. Nbd2?!
alongside the womens championship Not so for 15-year-old Robson, the
left the players energized. It motivated me events second youngest player, who as I dont like this move. White later would
to try to play the best chess of my life, the highest rated was constantly under have trouble developing his queenside. (9.
said Rosen, who with an even score of the spotlight and called on to comment on Bg5 Bd6 10. Nbd2 0-0 with an interest-
4/9 boosted his rating by more than 50 his games. While the people I was play- ing and balanced middlegame. Black is
points and had a performance rating of ing werent so bad, any result besides a very solid and can build up with ... Qc7
more than 2400, making it one of his win wasnt considered good, Robson said and ... Re8, overprotecting e5, and put-
best-performing tournaments ever. later. After every game, the commenta- ting pressure on the e4-pawn, while
Zhao observed that everything about tor would remind me that I was in time Whites bigger center and open file prom-
the way the event was put together made pressure again. ises his share of the fun as well.)
SAM SHANKLAND
Sam Shankland burst on to the elite junior scene two years
ago, when he raised both his FIDE and USCF ratings over
200 points in one year. At the highly competitive 2008 Boys
Under 18 Championship in Vietnam, Sam tied for first
(earning the bronze medal on tiebreak). He followed this
up with two grandmaster norms in quick succession in
June 2009 at the New York and Philadelphia Internation-
als. However, Sams rating graph couldnt sustain the
nosebleed angle, and he also suffered some setbacks,
narrowly missing a number of final grandmaster norms
and struggling in both the 2009 and 2010 U.S. Chess
Championships. The U.S. Junior Closed is a step back on
the right path. Although Sam frowned in a U.S. Chess
Scoop interview two weeks before his win, and declared
an intention to quit chess, his future looks promising. Sam
will attend Brandeis University in the fall and is already
signed up to lead the 2010 U.S. Chess League expansion
team, the Noreasters, and play in the Berkeley Interna-
tional (January 2-8, 2011) over winter break.
PARKER ZHAO
In 2008, Parker earned an international master norm at the New England
Masters, and seemed destined for more norms and titles. But Parker, who is
coached by GM Alexander Stripunsky, began to play less frequently to focus on
school. His dormant talent certainly awakened in St. Louis and by tying for first,
he broke 2400 for the first time. The champ Sam Shankland said of Parker, He
is massively under-rated and has lots of new ideas. Parker showed that his U.S.
Junior bid was no fluke a month later in Budapest at the First Saturday series.
Parker scored 8/9, earned his second international master norm and posted a
ROBSON AND SHANKLAND BY BETSY DYNAKO; ZHAO BY MARK MOSRIE
GM RAY ROBSON
Ray Robsons express train to success sped up in 2009, when he earned all three
grandmaster norms to became the youngest grandmaster ever to play for Amer-
ica. Also in 2009, Ray became the U.S. junior champion and the youngest
Samford winner. Since then, Rays results have stagnated somewhat, and he may
be experiencing the so-called grandmaster curse, which refers to the often
lackluster results of a player after reaching this major milestone. Although Ray
tied for first in the U.S. Junior, he admitted that he greatly prefers playing
against stronger competition, rather than being the guy to beat. In St. Louis, Rob-
son showed why he is a fan favorite at every event he plays. He gave in-depth
interviews even after disappointing results and a gracious closing ceremony
speech where he praised Parker and Sams chess talents.
9. ... Bd6 10. Bd3 White made a little progress, fixing the
b7-pawn, but his cause is still a nearly
Quittin time White protects e4 and prepares Nc4.
hopeless one.
10. ... 0-0 11. Qe1?!
34. Re1 Rd7 35. Bf3 Kh7 36. Re8 Rc7 37. Bd2
While U.S. Junior Champion IM This move doesnt make much sense to h4!
Sam Shankland came into the Jun- me. The queen will not feel at home on g3
ior Closed in July as the second seed Not letting Whites king off the back rank.
with ... exd4 tactics available, and h4 is
and one of the favorites to win, he a better square for the knight. Already, 38. g3
arrived feeling frustrated and dis- Black is probably a bit better. (11. Nc4
appointed. Less than two weeks 38. h3 doesnt helpthe king does not
Bc7 12. Qc2 Re8 is unclear).
before the start of the event, in an get any real breathing room, the back rank
emotional moment, he publicly 11. ... Re8 12. Kh1 threats will still be deadly38. ... Bf2.
announced that he was quitting
38. ... h3
chess and this would be his last r+-wqr+k+
tournament. Devoting an entire year Black is winning pretty trivially here,
to chess, he took a year off between zpp+n+pzpp but theres still some work to be done.
high school and entering Brandeis -+pvl-sn-+ However, White makes things easier with
University, in an attempt to get his his next move.
grandmaster title, but fell just short. +-+-zp-+l
39. Bg4?? f5, White resigned.
While hes earned two grandmas- -+-zPP+-+
ter norms, he said he feels he With both his bishop and rook hanging,
performed well enough to earn four, +-zPL+N+- white gave up.
but that FIDE regulations make it
nearly impossible for U.S. players
PzP-sN-+PzP
to get the title. tR-vL-wQR+K Kings Indian Defense,
Still, he says he came to St. Louis After12.Kh1 Fianchetto Variation (E68)
to win it. Anything worth doing is FM Warren Harper (2416)
worth doing right, and I felt I wanted Prophylaxis. They did not like this move GM Ray Robson (2608)
to leave with a good result, he said. in the commentary room, but ... Nc5 was 2010 U.S. Junior Closed
His play was lackluster in the first becoming a huge issue to deal with. (12. Notes by Warren Harper
three rounds. He lost the first two Nc4?! Nc5!The complications favor
and got a lucky win in the third after Black. 13. Bc2 (13. dxc5 Bxc5+ 14. Be3 I went into this game very determined
opponent John Bryant blundered. Qxd3) 13. ... exd4 14. e5 Bc7 15. Nxd4 to win. After losing five in a row in the
It was a bad game for both of us, [15. cxd4 Bxf3 16. dxc5 Bxg2! 17. Kxg2 tournament, I wanted to redeem myself,
he said, but one that recharged him. Qd5+; 15. Qf2 Bxf3 16. exf6 Be2This so playing the #1 seed was a good oppor-
It was a stroke of luck and it started looks scary, but Black is just winning; 15. tunity for me. I didnt mind trying to
my momentum. From there, I played Qh4 Bxf3 16. exf6 d3Again, scary for create some excitement in the tourna-
spotless chess. Black, but he is winning17. Qg5 Ne6] ment results either.
GM Ben Finegold, who served as 15. ... Bg6 16. Bxg6 hxg6Blacks better 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. g3 0-0 5. Bg2
tournament commentator and who pawn structure and light square control d6 6. Nf3 Nbd7 7. 0-0 e5 8. e4 exd4 9. Nxd4
has known Shankland a long time,
gives him the advantage).
observed that like all the other jun- We have now reached a standard posi-
iors, Shankland can have streaky 12. ... Bc7! tion of the Kings Indian Defense. David
performances, but in the last several Bronstein effectively employed this line of
Renewing the threat of ... Nc5.
rounds of the Junior Closed, he ... exd4 against the white fianchetto and
played fantastic. I dont think hell 13. Bc2 exd4! 14. cxd4 c5! produced several brilliant wins for the
quit chess, said Finegold. Hes an black side.
Whites center collapses and Black is
emotional person and it shows in
left with a big advantage. 9. ... Re8 10. h3
his play. At the end of the tourna-
ment, he played some of the best 15. dxc5 This prophylactic move is aimed against
chess of his career. a future ... Ng4, so that Whites bishop
Even worse is 15. d5 Nxd5.
In addition to the two rapid can peacefully reside on e3.
tiebreak games, particularly notable 15. ... Nxc5 16. e5 Ncd7 17. Qh4 Nxe5 18.
were Shanklands wins over Conrad 10. ... a6?!
Nxe5 Bxe5 19. Nc4
Holt (who also had an up and down I am not a big fan of this idea for Black,
summer, earning two international Faulty is 19. Rxf6? Bxf6 20. Qxh5 Re1+.
i.e., the attempt to play ... c5 and ... b5 to
master norms earlier in the sum- 19. ... Qd4! 20. Qxd4 Bxd4 21. Nd6 Re6 22. Nf5 gain space on the queenside. As becomes
mer but not fairing well at the Junior apparent, White can stop Blacks plan
Closed), and Darwin Yang. 22. Nxb7? Be2 23. Re1 (23. Rf4 Ba6 24.
and Black is left with weak squares and
The big prize for winning the jun- Bd2 Bb6 25. Na5 Re2) 23. ... Bf2.
a backward pawn on d6. I think Bron-
ior closed is entry to next years U.S. 22. ... Bc5 23. Bb3 Re5 24. Bd2 Ne4 25. Rae1 steins plan of ... Nc5, ... a5, and ... c6 is
Championship, prompting Shank- Rae8 26. Rxe4 Rxe4 27. Ng3 Bg6 28. Nxe4 the most effective against Whites setup.
land to back off his claim that hell
Rxe4 11. Be3 Rb8 12. a4?!
completely quit chess. Hell take a
10-month hiatus, he said, and see if I can hardly imagine White ever getting White can also play 12. b3, and wait to
the timing of the next years cham- more than a draw here. see what Black does, because after 12. ...
pionship will fit in with the Brandeis c5 13. Nde2, Black cannot yet play ...
29. Bc3 h5 30. Bd5 Re7 31. b4 Bb6 32. a4 a6
academic calendar. b5. However, I think immediately ending
33. a5 Ba7
Blacks hopes of a ... b7-b5 break is just ... Qc7, but Robson saw the following
as good. tactic that would at least create an imbal- -tr-+r+k+
ance in the position, rather than wait +-+-+pvl-
12. ... c5?
and hope White doesnt find a win.
Now is the right time to switch back to
16. Rd2?!
-+-zp-+p+
Bronsteins plan with 12. ... a5! or 12. ... zPpzpL+-+-
Nc5! and try to demonstrate that Whites 16. Bg5! was probably even stronger,
12. a4?! weakened the dark squares on but since Black is now practically forced -+-+-+qzp
the queenside. After 12. ... c5 White now to go in for the following series of moves +P+-vL-zP-
has easy play in connection with attack- which I thought favored me, I saw no
ing the d6-pawn. reason to avoid it. -+-wQNzPK+
13. Nde2 Ne5 14. b3 h5?! 16. ... Bxh3 +-+-+R+-
After25.a5
A typical move in such positions, trying The other tries are horrible: 16. ... Rd8
to weaken Whites kingside pawn struc- 17. Bxc5; 16. ... Bf8 17. Bg5.
ture, but here I think it is misplaced 26. a6 cxb3 27. a7 Rbd8 28. Rb1?!
17. Bxh3 Nf3+ 18. Kh1 Nxd2 19. Qxd2 Nxe4
because it does not deal with Blacks 28. Bxb3 might have been simpler, but
20. Nxe4 Qxe4+ 21. Bg2 Qg4 22. Bd5
weaknesses in the center. A more solid during the game I thought that eliminat-
plan would be ... Be6, ... Qc7 and ... Rbd8, Even though the computer does not ing his dark squared bishop would bring
but in that case Black would have little agree with me, I think this move is sim- the game to an end much faster.
counterplay so Robsons decision to ple and good. The bishop looks over both
sharpen the play makes sense because if flanks on d5, and this will prove to be very 28. ... b2 29. Rxb2 Bxb2 30. Qxb2 Qf5 31.
he wins then first place would be assured. important later in the game. Qxb5 g5?!
15. Ra2! 22. ... h4 23. Kg2 Blacks position is already difficult.
Whites three pieces coordinate very well
White wastes no time in attacking Now if Black does nothing, then White while Blacks rooks are tied to the back
Blacks pawn on d6. Black is now in a very will begin a kingside initiative with Nf4 rank because of Whites a-pawn.
difficult situation. and Rh1.
32. Nd4 Qf6 33. g4 Re5 34. Nf3 h3+!
15. ... Qe7 23. ... b5?!
We were both in time pressure at this
Even though White gets a powerful point, so this was a good try. If 35. Kxh3?
-trl+r+k+ passed pawn after this move, its hard to then 35. ... Qxf3+! would give White prob-
+p+-wqpvl- suggest a more constructive plan for lems in converting his advantage.
Black at this point.
p+-zp-snp+ 35. Kg3 h2 36. Nxe5 Qxe5+ 37. Kg2 Kg7 38.
24. cxb5 axb5 25. a5
+-zp-sn-+p Qb7!
(see diagram top of next column) Now Black cant defend against both
P+P+P+-+ Qxf7+ and a8=Q. The b7-square was
+PsN-vL-zPP 25. ... c4?! friendly to my queen in this tournament.
R+-+NzPL+
+-+Q+RmK-
After the game Robson thought that
he should have gone in for 25. ... Qf5, so
that he could create some tricky tactical
sequences because of the loose bishop on
lost on time. .
38. ... Rf8 39. a8=Q Rxa8 40. Qxa8, Black
CZECHMATE
What Foreign Players at the World oPen Bring to Chess in the U.s.
By Jonathan Hilton
ThirTy-eighT years afTer iTs incep- ing $5,029 apiece, were gMs ilya smirin open is good for american chess. although
Tion, the World open is living up to its of israel, pentala harikrishna of india, the rules of the game are essentially the
name. What started out in the 1970s as and Luke Mcshane of england. only one same in every country, players from each
an event usually won by american grand- american, gM aleksandr Lenderman, fin- region of the world bring different home-
masters (gMs) is now a truly multicultural ished in the top eight. grown ideas with them to the
gathering of minds, with 40 of the 119 par- no other annual tournament in this boardideas that affect everything from
ticipants in this years open section country attracts so many players from their opening preparation to what flavor of
playing under the flags of federations overseas. But should american players tea they drink during games. in this arti-
other than our own. More so than ever really be happy that delegations of foreign cle, i investigate the play of some of the top
before, foreign gMs are dominating the gMs are coming in and sweeping away all finishers at the World open. in particular,
open and taking larger shares of the mon- of the prize money, presumably making it i illustrate how their unique backgrounds
PHOTO BY BRETISLAV MODR
umental prize fund. at this years event, more difficult for our own top players to helped them to climb to the top of this
held June 29 through July 5, all but two earn a living? in short, my answer is yes. years fieldand how the ideas these play-
thousand of the $39,222 prize fund went in addition to the one obvious benefit of ers bring with them from their home
to players who had traveled across at drawing foreign grandmasters to the U.s. countries can benefit american chess. We
least one ocean to compete. The top prize tournament scenethat is, providing our begin our journey across the globe with
was taken by gM Viktor Laznicka of the players with the opportunity to make 22-year-old, first-place winner GM Viktor
czech republic, who won $17,413 for his normsthere are many less tangible rea- Laznicka (facing page), who started the
7/9 clear first finish. Behind him, earn- sons that the diverse makeup of the World tournament with six consecutive wins.
Declining the $17,000 draw 38. ... Re1 39. Kg3 Bf5 40. Kf2 1997). Despite Chebanenkos struggle to
GM Viktor Laznicka (2708) keep his opening knowledge within the
40. Kf3 might have been a better try for
GM Loek Van Wely (2721) confines of Moldovaa developing coun-
a win. By this point, the tall Van Wely
World Open (9), 07.05.2010 try that, like the Czech Republic, was
dressed in black from head to toewas
locked behind the Iron Curtain some two
pacing outside the tournament hall, hav-
-trl+-+k+ ing trouble believing that his opponent
decades agohis ideas eventually spread
to the surrounding countries. Among those
+-+-+p+- had just turned down an easy seventeen
who mastered the 4. ... a6 Slav was GM
grand. Am I lost? he wondered.
-+Lzp-+-+ Sergei Movsesian, who resides in the Czech
40. ... Re4 41. Rxe4 Bxe4 42. Nc3 Bd3 43. Republic and (you guessed it) went on to
+P+P+-+p Ke3 Bf1 44. Kf2 Bd3 45. Ke3 Bc4 46. g4 h4 train a young Viktor Laznicka. Laznickas
-+-vlrzP-+ 47. f5 Bf1 48. Kf4 Kg7 victory over our own GM Alexander Sha-
balov in round four came straight out of the
+-+R+-+P 48. ... Bxh3 49. Kg5, picking off the h4-
handbook of Movsesian.
pawn, was the alternative.
-+-zp-+PmK 49. Ne4 Bxh3
+-+N+R+- Van Wely played this with confidence, Slav Defense,
After36.Rd3
sure that was finally getting a draw. 49. Chebanenko Variation (D10)
... Bxb5!? is also possible since 50. Nxd6 GM Alexander Shabalov (2632)
36. ... Re1 37. Rxd2!? Bf1 51. Ne8+ Kf8 holds, but the text is GM Viktor Laznicka,Viktor (2708)
easiest. Black played the rest of his moves World Open (4), 07.03.2010
A surprising response, sacrificing the
almost instantly.
Exchange. Black had expected 37. Rh1!, 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e3 a6 5. Qc2
when he felt he would just be down a 50. f6+ Kg6 51. Bd7 b5 6. b3 Bg4
pawn after 37. ... Re4 38. Rxd2 Rxf4 39.
GM Mesgen Amanov pointed out the By far the most common move. Black
g3 Be5! (an ingenious defense) 40. Re1.
line 51. Nxd6 Kxf6 52. Ne4+ Kg7 53. d6 gets his bishop outside the pawn chain.
Sensing that he had no winning chances,
Bf1 54. d7 Kf8 55. Bb7? to the players
the Dutchman did what any reasonable 7. Nge2 Nbd7
during the post-mortem, but Van Wely
person would dowith his next move,
quickly responded with the refutation Ten years ago, Movsesian tried 7. ... e6
he offered a draw.
55. ... Bxb5 56. Bc8 Ke7. against Van Wely in a blitz game. He got
37. ... Rxf1 51. ... Bg2 52. Bf5+ Kh6 53. g5+ Kh5 54.
a playable position after 8. Ng3 Bd6 9. h3
Bg4+ Kg6 55. Bf5+ Kh5, Draw agreed.
Bh5 10. Nxh5 Nxh5 11. Be2 Nf6 12. 0-0
If Laznicka takes the draw, he is guar- 0-0 13. Bb2 Nbd7 14. Rad1 Qb8, but
anteed first place. Monetarily speaking, a Laznickas play during the World Open went on to lose (Van Wely-Movsesian, Dor-
draw and a win for White are equivalent, was heavily influenced by opening and drecht 2000). The text, which entertains
so why should he play on when a loss middlegame ideas that originated in cen- the idea of playing ... e7-e5 in one move,
would take him from winning seventeen tral Europe. For instance, he twice is an improvement.
grand to just five? employed the 4. ... a6 Slav as Black (1. d4
8. h3 Bh5 9. Nf4 Bg6 10. Nxg6 hxg6 11. Bb2
d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 a6)winning
38. Rxd4 e6 12. c5!?
both games against fellow grandmasters.
White plays on! When asked why he As GM Viktor Bologan relates in his book White locks the pawn structure and looks
turned down the easy money, Laznicka The Chebanenko Slav, this system was to castle queenside, hoping to make some-
answered laconically. I wanted to punish my first developed by the Moldavian trainer thing of his space advantage. Shabalov
opponent for risky play in the middle game. Vyacheslav Andreevich Chebanenko (1942- might well have been unaware that
ENGLAND ever international tournament in 1851, the British influenced the early
history of the Royal Game perhaps more than any other group. But
Id wager that when most American chess players think of England
today, they think first of the most noticeable way the English influence ustheir chess books.
Since the late 1800s, the British have been some of the worlds most prolific writers: of the
ninety-five people who fall into the Wikipedia category English chess players, sixty of
them have at least one book listed on Amazon.com. John Nunn, Nigel Davies, Glenn Flear,
Peter Wells, Matthew Sadler, Joseph Gallagher, and Angus Dunnington are just a few of the
modern authors whose works swell the ranks of British chess literature. Whether were pur-
chasing the latest from Raymond Keenes book-of-the-month club or bidding for original copies
of The Chess-players Handbook on eBay, one thing is certainwhen it comes to chess books,
American players buy British.
Its surprising, then, to learn that the English school of chess thought is far from theoret-
ical, technical, or even orthodox. According to 26-year-old GM Luke McShane, who tied for second,
chess in the UK emphasizes fighting spirit in the middlegame and favors creativity and orig-
inality. Throughout the World Open, McShane regularly chose sidelines over main lines in the
opening. With the white pieces, he never played the same line twice: for instance, against the Sicilian, he went for 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6
3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. f3!? against Harikrishna, 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5!? against GM Francisco Vallejo-Pons of Spain,
and then took another approach entirely against GM Alexander Shabalov when all the marbles were at stake in round nine.
A Michael Adams anti-Sicilian 18. ... b5 19. Bc2! and now Blacks 31. Ndxf4
GM Luke McShane (2693) queen is denied the b5 square. 19. ...
Having finally won the pawn, I was a bit
GM Alexander Shabalov (2632) Nxd2 20. Qxd2 is a little more comfortable
unsure what to do. A little short of time,
World Open (9), 07.05.2010 for White.
I just consolidated my position, but a
Notes by McShane
19. Bxc1 Qc7 20. Bb5! blunder shortly before the time control
made life easier.
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 This is just to stop Black seizing the
diagonalits all about suppressing the 31. ... Nh4 32. Kh1 Bc4 33. a3 Ba6 34. Bb1 g6
Im quite fond of this quiet system, counterplay here. Now 20. ... Rc8 21. 35. Ng3 Qd7 36. Be3 Bc4 37. Nfe2 Nf7 38.
which Englands #1 player Michael Adams Bd3 leaves Black without entry points Qd2 Qd8
has also used. In the style of a Ruy Lopez, on the c-file. Instead 20. Bc2 Bb4! 21. Rf1
the bishop finds a safe spot on b3 and Of course White should win, but it isnt
Ba6! 22. Bd3 Bxd3 23. Qxd3 Rc8 would
White aims for c2-c3 and d2-(d3)-d4. It is hopeless yet. 38. ... a4 was tougher, fol-
leave Black in good shape, for instance 24.
also common to reach a French Defense lowed by ... b6-b5 to cement the bishop on
Nxe4? dxe4 25. Qxe4 Qxc1! wins.
type structure, which is what we got in c4.
this game. 20. ... f5?
39. Bc2 b5? 40. Nf4! Ng5 41. b3, Black
3. ... Nf6 4. d3 e6 5. Bb3 Be7 6. c3 0-0 7. 0-0 20. ... f6 21. exf6 Bxf6 22. Be3 was resigned.
probably the position Shabalov had
b6 8. Re1 Bb7 9. Nbd2 Nc6 10. Nf1 Rc8 11. The bishop is trapped.
Ng3 Ne5 12. Bf4 Qc7 intended to achieve. Whites structure is
marginally better but Black has decent
12. ... Nfd7 was also possible. For no McShanea polite, optimistic, and
active play.
particular reason, I calculated this pretty youthful gentleman who quietly sips his
line during the game: 13. d4 cxd4 14. 21. Ne2! coffee at the boardcited two people in
cxd4 Nxf3+ 15. Qxf3 e5 16. Be3 exd4 17. particular as having influenced his play-
The engines cant appreciate it, but ing style. The first was his former coach,
Bxd4 Nc5 18. Bd5 Bxd5 19. exd5 g6 and this creates a huge positional problem.
now comes a nice tactic with 20. Rxe7! GM Jonathan Speelman (author of a rich
White plans to arrange f2-f3. The knight chess autobiography, among other books).
Qxe7 21. Nf5! Qg5 22. Nh6+! Qxh6 23. on e4 must either sacrifice itself for murky
Qf6 with mate to follow. Speelman, who at one point was in the
compensation or retreat to g5 and lack worlds top five, is an inventive player who
13. d4 Ng6 14. Bd2 cxd4 space for the rest of the game, as the ... taught McShane to love the complexities
f7-f6 break is gone. of endgames. The second was his good
Instead 14. ... d5 15. e5 Ne4 16. Rc1 b5
is complex. It looks like Black has good 21. ... f4?! friend GM Jonathan Rowson of nearby
play, but a timely Bb3-c2 may force the Scotland, who, like McShane, studied phi-
This pawn becomes an extra weakness. losophy at Oxford University. Rowsons
black knight on e4 to exchange itself. If
White can avoid any serious positional con- 22. Rf1 Qc8 23. Qa4 books (yes, hes another author) are filled
cessions on the queenside then there will be with thoughts and musings that betray his
The threat of Bb5-d7 is incidental appreciation of the finer things in chess
chances to take the initiative on the kingside.
this is just to rule out ... Bb7-a6. a taste that McShane shares. For instance,
15. cxd4 d5 16. e5 Ne4 17. Rc1 Qd7 18. Ba4! 23. ... Qa8 24. Ne1 a6 25. Bd3 Bc6 26. Qd1 McShane mentioned how much he enjoyed
bringing his own set to the World Open, his
A key idea, which I planned before Qe8 27. f3 Ng5 28. Bc2 a5 29. Nd3 Bb5 30.
first U.S. event. I havent set up my own
advancing d3-d4. 18. Bc2 Qb5! really Rf2 Qc6
board in a long time, he commented. You
does offer good counterplay. Exchanging on d3 doesnt save the feel a certain connection to the game when
18. ... Rxc1 pawn on f4. you set the board up yourself. There were
The Republic of India regularly dispatches a strong delegation to the World Open.
INDIA This years event saw five of its strongest GMs playand for a nation that only has
22 GMs in total (in a population of nearly 1.2 billion), thats a hefty chunk of its
top competitors. Collectively, the Indians finished with 28/45, with Pentala Harikr-
ishna leading the way with 7/9 and a share of second; Sandipan Chanda (6) snagging the $119
consolation prize for ninth place; Surya Ganguly (5) and Magesh Panchanathan (5) finishing in
the middle with plus scores; and Sundaraja Kidambi (4) bringing up the rear with an even plus
zero. According to Harikrishna, although the Indian GMs sometimes train together, they each travel
to the World Open separately and receive no special support from the All India Chess Federation
(AICF). How do they manage to finance the journey? [I]n India most of the top players are
employed with some oil company, Harikrishna explained. Players receive support from [the
company] for their expenses. What do players from India bring with them when they compete on
American shores? Deep and original opening preparation, often in sharp and topical lines. Todays
Indian players follow reigning World Champion Viswanathan Anand closely. They often have
improvements planned on recent gamesand when they face each other, they always have some-
thing prepared in the opening. In the following game, the two top-performing Indians at this years
event showed off their home analysis.
A battle of preparation play, considering Blacks exposed king. plify and take the draw.
GM Pentala Harikrishna (2735)
21. Bxc6 Qxc6 22. Ne2 30. Nxe4 Rxf1+, Draw agreed.
GM Sandipan Chanda (2718)
World Open, (4) 07.02.2010 This looks best. White tries to nurse his A fitting conclusion for a game between
slight advantage by aiming for f2-f4. 22. two such well-prepared players.
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 h6 6. a5!? gets White nowhere after 22. ... 0-0,
Bh4 dxc4 7. e4 g5 8. Bg3 b5 9. Be2 Bb7 10. 0-0 for instance 23. Qa4 Qxa4 24. Nxa4 Rfd8 It was no surprise that Harikrishnas
with equality. most difficult encounter was with black
10. h4 and 10. Ne5 are two common against McShanehe was caught unpre-
alternatives. 22. ... 0-0 23. f4 Nf6 24. Ng3 Rfd8 25. fxg5
pared against one of McShanes sidelines
hxg5 26. Qxc5
10. ... Nbd7 11. Ne5 Bg7 12. Nxd7 Nxd7 13. and outplayed the whole game before
Bd6 a6 14. a4 b4!? 26. Rc1 instead is a way to fight for the finding a clever way to draw. Harikr-
advantage. After the text, the game peters ishna is a bit of a tricky customer,
A rare move that, as far as I can tell, out quickly. McShane remarked, shrugging off having
had only been played once beforetwo blown the win. McShane was happy not
weeks before this game. Once again, both 26. ... Qxa4 27. Rxd8+ Rxd8 28. Qxg5 Rd1 29.
to have crossed swords with Harikrishna
players prove that they are on top of the Bc5 Nxe4
in a theoretical duel, however, noting that
latest theoretical developments. The main 29. ... Rxf1+ 30. Nxf1 Qxe4 would have he would not possibly have had adequate
line is 14. ... e5. prolonged the fight, but Black, who has time to prepare for such a game at an
15. Bxb4 Qb6 16. Ba3 Qxd4 17. Qc2 equalized, sees no reason not to just sim- event like the World Open.
Norowitzwho has yet to earn a FIDE Since early 2008, Norowitz has gained Yaacov Norowitz; 2nd, 8:
titlehas gained a following for his blitz over 300 rating points and is now 2535 GM Mark C. Paragua.
prowess. He smashed onto the World USCF. Im not a grandmaster yet, but Blitz Championship (Under 2000),
Open blitz scene in 2004, scoring 8/10 I hope to be soon, Norowitz said. Per- 1st, 10: Jan V. Paragua; 2nd,
for a 2760 performance rating and finish- haps by next years blitz championship, 8: Rafael Calderon.
ing second only to GM Hikaru Nakamura. the defending champion will have Chief Tournament Director:
After striking out in 2005, Norowitz achieved his dream of a FIDE title. William Goichberg
Even after just this cursory inspection of three playersa Czech, an Englishman, and an Indian
CONCLUSION there appears to be validity to the idea that different countries have different schools of chess thought.
Do the specialized knowledge and unique skills that these players bring to chess in our country
outweigh the damage they do by sweeping the World Open prize fund away from American GMs?
Yes, because the infusion of ideas from other chess cultures will make our own players stronger. If the U.S. wants to raise a gen-
eration of young players able to compete at the world level, we will need to be able to attract more foreign GMs to play in tournaments
such as the World Open so that we can have the benefit of their knowledge. These days, our most talented juniors routinely have
to do a chess study abroad in Europe to reap these benefits, often culminating with a financially costly quest for the GM norm
taking them to Budapest or beyond. But with foreign GMs coming to the U.S. to play, American juniors will be exposed to their
ideas at an even younger age. Rather than having to wait for foreign GMs to leave their home countries and settle in the U.S. as
immigrants, as we did during the Soviet years, our chess culture will grow with every World Open style event. Ultimately, more
.
foreign GMs competing for our top prizes may be just the shot in the arm our country needs to put us on equal chess footing
with Russia and the Ukraine.
See more World Open reporting at Chess Life Online, July archives, on uschess.org. Download a .pgn file at worldopen.com.
Friday, Nov. 5 Blitz Tournament 6:30 pm Entry fee $15 if p/m by 11/2, $20 after or on site.
SIDE K-6 & K-12 Registration closes at 5 pm.
EVENT Saturday, Nov. 6 Bughouse Tournament 6:30 pm Entry fee $25 per team. On site entry only.
Registration closes at 5 pm.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, Nov. 7 Awards Ceremony 5:30-7 pm
Club Teams are Allowed! Contact Cheryle Bruce at 931-787-1234 ext. 147 or e-mail cbruce@uschess.org.
Visit www.uschess.org/tournaments/2010/nya/ for additional tournament information
United States Chess Federation PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967 Phone: 931-787-1234 x147 Fax: 931-787-1200 1-800-903-USCF (8723)
Whats The Best Move?
Vienna 1922
By GM Larry Evans
In the Alekhine Defense, a d4-d5 pawn thrust attacking the c6-knight usually
By GM Lev Alburt
The winner of this months award, Mr. The subtlety of Bc5 is that it forces the
Fish, trying to avoid theoretical disputes, rook to waste a turn (12. ... Qxd1+ 13.
7. Be3 g6
Ted overlooks the straightforward 7.
played an early ... Nc6refutable by d5. Rxd1 loses the file), but the bishop is
d5 Ne5 8. Be2 (the c4-pawn is immune
White, however, for several moves refused weaker on c5 than on e3. So, really, it is
thanks to the threat of Qa4+), and I over-
to push his queen pawn. (My future com- White who has wasted a turn.
look the straightforward 7. ... d5 8. c5
ments are in italics).
Nc4, with a familiar Alekhine position. At
a certain point in chess development, we
12. ... Re8 13. Qxd8 Rxd8 14. Nf3
Alekhines Defense,
can forget that sometimes the straightfor-
Exchange Variation (B03)
ward moves are the best moves. r+lr +k+
Ted Doykos (1825)
Straightforward moves are usually the
Derek Fish (1649)
pp+ +plp
best, however, the line 7. ... d5 8. c5 Nc4
5th Annual Al Ufer Memorial
9. Bxc4 dxc4 10. Qa4 Be6 11. Rd1 favors nn+ +p+
Game in 60 with five second delay
White. + L p +
1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. 8. Rc1 Bg7 9. b3 0-0 +P+ + +
exd6 cxd6 6. Nc3 Nc6
r+lq rk+ +PN +N+
r+lqkl r pp+ pplp P+ +LPPP
pp+ pppp nnp +p+ + R K +R
After 14. Nf3
nnp + + + + + +
+ + + + +PP + + 14. ... Bf5 15. 0-0 Nd4 16. Rfe1 Nxe2+ 17.
+PP + + +PN L + Rxe2 Bd3
Black chooses the wrong way to avoid the I probably should have blockaded the
theory. He plays a sharp linean asymmet- d4-pawn, but I completely missed the
(see diagram top of next column)
rical 5. ... cxd6and then plays a dubious strange-looking 10. ... d5 11. c5 Nd7 12. The modest 19. ... f6, restricting Whites
6. ... Nc6, punishable by 7. d5, with a clear Nxd5 Ndb8 (the knight gets lost and ends f3-knight, deserved attention.
edge (Mr. Fish himself notes this in his next up in the wrong stable!) and I get the
comment). To avoid sharp theory-is-a-must pawn back.
I like this line! (But 10. ... e5 is also
20. Ng5 Bh6 21. h4 Re8
lines, Mr. Fish should have played the sym- I dont like this move, which invites var-
OK). ious forks after 22. Nd5. Better was the
metrical, simple, 5. ... exd6, where little
concrete knowledge is required. 11. dxe5 dxe5 12. Bc5 cautious 21. ... Bxg5 22. hxg5 Kf7.
22. Rcd1
+ + +k+
Or 22. Nd5!
27. Bb4
Ted underestimates the power of the pR+ + +p
two bishops. 27. Bg5 might have held
the draw.
22. ... e4
+ + +p+
r+ +r+k+ 27. ... Bg7 28. f3 + l + +
pp+n+ +p Both of us were running low on time: +P+ + +
+ + +pl 27. ... Kf7 and 28. Rxd3 win the game for +P+ + +
their respective sides.
Id say that 27. ... Kf7 favors Black,
+ + +pN P+ +K+P+
+P+p+ P while on his 28th move White missed an r + + +
opportunity to punish Blacks oversight After 36. ... Ra1
with 28. Rxd3, indeed winning.
LPNl+ +
P+ + PP+ 28. ... Bd4+ 29. Kh1 37. b4
+ +RR K Somewhat more stubborn was 29. Kh2 Id prefer 37. a4, trying (desperately) to
After 22. ... e4 (see my comment to 34. Kg1). hang on.
37. ... Rxa2+ 38. Kd3 Rb2, White resigned.
Why resign, especially when both sides
29. ... Bf2
23. Ngxe4
A finger failure? What else can explain were short of time? White could play 39.
giving up this knight for a pawn? While Kc3!, challenging Black to go (or not) into
+ +r+k+
after the logical 23. Nd5, Black faces seri- pp+n+ +p a pawn ending (adding to Blacks time
ous problems. pressure). And if 39. ... Rb1, then 40. Rb5,
and the struggle still goes on. Be resilient
+ + +p+
keep testing your opponentits never too
23. ... fxe4 24. Nd5
r+ +r+k+
+ + + +
LP+p+ P late to resign. .
pp+n+ +p +P+l+P+
+ + +pl P+ + lP+ Send in your games!
+ +N+ + + +RR +K If you are unrated or were rated
After 29. ... Bf2 1799 or below on your Chess Life
(CL) label, then GM Lev Alburt invites
+P+p+ P
LP+l+ + you to send your most instructive
game with notes to:
30. Rxd3
White is lost now, because of Blacks
P+ + PP+
Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life
+ +RR K strong intermezzo, 30. ... Bxe1, after which PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN
After 24. Nd5 Whites rook and bishop are both hanging. 38557-3967
Or e-mail your material to
backtobasics@uschess.org
30. ... Bxe1 31. Rxd7 Bxb4 32. fxe4 Rxe4 33.
Rxb7
GM Alburt will select the most
24. ... Rac8
Black could save the Exchange by 24.
... Bf8!.
(see diagram top of next column) instructive game and CL will award
an autographed copy of Levs newest
33. ... Rxh4+ 34. Kg1 book, Chess Training Pocket Book II
(by Lev Alburt and Al Lawrence) to
25. Ne7+ Rxe7 26. Bxe7 Re8
Imagine the white king being on h2 (my
(see diagram top of next column)
note to 29. Kh1)in that case White would the person submitting the most in-
play here 34. Kg3, with complications. structive game and annotations.
27. Bb4 Do not send games with only a
Ted underestimates the power of the few notes, as they are of little instruc-
tive value and cant be used.
34. ... Bc5+ 35. Kf1 Rh1+ 36. Ke2 Ra1
two bishops. 27. Bg5 might have held
the draw. (see second diagram top of next column)
The worlds oldest grandmaster, beloved by all who knew him, died just after
By GM Pal Benko
Throughout his life Andor Lilenthal was way to make progress. White has achieved his goal, though
a professional chess player. His most out- through a circuitous route. Black has found
standing achievements include: scored an himself in Zugzwang and must leave some-
32. ... f5 33. Rxg7+ Kxg7 34. Qe7+ Kh6
average of 77% in his three appearances as thing unprotected. Now the white king can
a Hungarian Olympic team member, the r+ + + + break through.
1940 champion of Russia, and a world + + Q +
championship candidate in 1948.
53. ... Bd5 54. Kf6 Rb7
I am paying tribute to his memory this p+ +p+pk No better is 54. ... Rg8 since after 55.
month with a selection of his instructive +p+l+p+ Qf7+ Kh8 56. h5!, White wins.
queen endings. First, lets examine one
from his first important international tour- + +p+ P 55. Qe8 Rg7 56. Qxa4 g5 57. h5 f4 58. Qe8 g4
nament.
59. h6, Black resigned.
+P+ P +
Q versus R & B P+ + PP+ Q versus R & N
Andor Lilienthal + + + K Andor Lilienthal
Pal Rethy Daniel Yanofsky
After 34. ... Kh6
Budapest, 1934 Saltsjobaden Interzonal, 1948
+ r + + + + + P
+ + +RP + + + +
+ + Q + + + +pk
+ + + +P + + +LK
+ + q + + +p+ +
+ + +PK
White to play + + +r+p
+ + + + Q + P +
After 38. ... Rc5 58. Bh1!? + + +KP
Black has received much better pieces in Gives up the h4-pawn because after 58.
hxg5 fxg5, Black would have a chance for
exchange for the pawn, but it is not good
+ + + +
enough since he is not able to transport his a g5-g4 or h5-h4 breakthrough. But + + + +
forces to his king since the a7-pawn must this does not seem to be enough either. Black to play
be defended.
It is clear that there is no effective break-
58. ... gxh4 59. gxh4 Qxh4+ 60. Rh3 Qf4+ 61.
through here either because the strong
39. Qd6 Kh7 40. h4 Nb4 41. Qd7 Nc6 Kg1 Kg5 62. Bg2 Kg4 63. Kh1 Qd4 64. Kh2
If 41. ... Nxa6, 42. Qd3+ and if 41. ... Ra5, rook controls all important squares.
Qd1 65. Rg3+ Kf4 66. Rh3 Qd6
42. Qxa7 and the black pieces are still
confined to the queenside giving White a + + + + 1. ... Kg8 2. Ke4 Kg7 3. Qb2+ Kg8 4. Qd4
free hand for kingside actions as in the + + + + White can get no further with 4. Qh2 Kg7
game. 5. Qh3 Rd5.
+ + q p
42. Kh3 Rc3+ 43. g3 b5 44. h5 4. ... Kh7 5. Kf3 Kg8 6. Kg2 Kh7 7. Kh3 Kg6 8.
+ + + +p
Not wasting time with 44. Qf5+ Kg8 45.
Qh8 Rd5, Draw agreed.
Qxb5 since counterplay with b5 is too slow. + + k + Even if White sacrifices the queen for
+ + + +R the h5-pawn and rook, the pawn ending
would be drawn. Lilienthal also created
44. ... b4 45. Qe8 Rc1 46. Qe4+ Kg8 47.
+ + +LK queen versus rook and pawn studies. See
Qe6+
Here even 47. h6 would have won
quickly.
+ + + +
After 66. ... Qd6
a couple of these in Benkos Bafflers.
Download a .pgn file of all the games in this
.
issue at uschess.org.
47. ... Kh8 48. g4 Rc3+ 49. Kh4 Rc5 50. g5
OVERALL STANDINGS
NAME STATE PTS.
1 GM Aleksandr Lenderman NY 270.16
2 GM Alexander Ivanov MA 233.76
3 GM Alejandro Ramirez TX 201.83
4 GM Alexander Shabalov PA 185.71
5 GM Jaan Ehlvest NY 176.40
6 IM Bryan Smith PA 151.72
7 IM Enrico Sevillano CA 148.10
8 GM Varuzhan Akobian CA 142.88
9 GM Melikset Khachiyan CA 127.45
10 GM Mikheil Kekelidze NY 120.17
11 GM Sergey Kudrin CT 119.58
12 GM Timur Gareyev TX 100.96
13 IM Jay Bonin NY 100.33
14 IM Robert Hungaski CT 96.60
IM Enrico Sevillano, always a threat to win any tournament
he enters, maintains his seventh place standing in 15 GM Alex Yermolinsky SD 86.11
ChessLecture.com Grand Prix points.
ChessLecture.com is the leader in online chess videos, with more than 1200 videos for players of all levels, each prepared and delivered
by professional players and teachers ranging from the master to the grandmaster level, including (so far this year) GMs Eugene
Perelshteyn and Jesse Kraai, IMs Bill Paschall, Bryan Smith and David Vigorito, FMs Dennis Monokroussos and Valeri Lilov, and NM Dana
Mackenzie. USCF members are invited to learn more about the sponsor of the 2010 Grand Prix at www.ChessLecture.com.
PHOTO: IRINA KRUSH
www.ChessLecture.com
watch and learn. play and win.
ChessMagnetSchool.com is the sponsor of the 2010 Junior Grand Prix (JGP). Official standings for events received and processed by September 8,
2010 are unofficial and subject to change during the year or until year-end tabulation is complete. Top prize includes $1,000 cash stipend to attend,
with free entry, the 2011 U.S. Open. Additional prizes will be announced in future issues. Prizes will be awarded to the top 50 finishers, and the top
finisher in each state will be awarded a prize.
Chess Magnet School provides computer-based online chess training for both adults and children, including those who study independently and those
who study under the guidance of a coach or teacher, as well as support for chess coaches and others who teach chess. Chess Magnet School has
been a partner with USCF on a number of projects and activities since 2006, and has provided the free program that teaches the rules of chess to
newcomers in the New to Chess section of USCFs website. USCF members are invited to learn more about Chess Magnet School at
www.ChessMagnetSchool.com.
If using VISA, need V-code ________________ q Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. Please circle event(s) selected.
*Note: This may slow down your assignment. NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter Muir E-
Quads, Electronic Knights & Express Tournaments, players will use
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO U.S. CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, USCF, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557 post office mail, unless opponents agree to use e-mail.
Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each monthly rating supplement will be used for all tournaments begin-
ning in that month, unless otherwise announced in Chess Life. The USCF website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists unofficial ratings.The
purpose of unofficial 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.
1999/Unr): $1500-700-400-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1500-700-400-300. (EXPERTS) ONLY. LOCATION: Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave. Modesto 2010 Ira Lee Riddle Memorial PA State Champ.
Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): (Meeting Room). GTD PRIZES: 4 pts $400, 3.5 pts $200 & 3 pts $100. Engraved 5SS, G/120. Warminster Rec & Educ Ctr, 1101 Little Ln., Warminster, PA 18974.
$1200-600-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $600-300-200-100, trophies plaque(s) to Perfect Score. RDS.: 10:30am & 3:00pm Each Day. ALL BYES: One $$(2025 b/90, 2/3 gtd.) 3 Sections: Open: $500-250, U2000 $125. U1800: $300-
to top 7, top 800-999, 600-799, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play Half Point. REQUESTED BYES: Rd. 1 &/or Rd. 2 only. EF: $50 ($20 More at Site 150, U1600 $125. U1400: $300-150, U1200 $125. EF: $40 by 10/9, $50 later.
up one section. Unrated prize limit $150 E, $250 D, $400 C, $500 B, $700 A. Top 9-10:15am). ENTRIES TO SPONSOR: John C. Barnard, 3728 Chippewa St., PSCF reqd, OSA. Reg: ends Sat. 9:30am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. Bye: limit
6 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 10/7, all $105 online at chess- Modesto, CA 95356-0711. INFO: (209) 450-6133 & jcbarnard@live.com. Chess 2, ask by rd 2.Trophy to top club (top 4 scores over all sections). Info: 267-237-
tour.com by 10/12, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/12 (entry only, no Magnet School JGP. 6212, leteefs@yahoo.com. Ent: MasterMinds Chess Club, 6929 Sherman St.,
questions), $120 at site. No checks at site, necredit cards OK. EF for all in Class Philadelphia, PA 19119. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20
E, and unrated in Class D: all $50 less. All: ICA memb. ($15, scholastic $10, Oct. 16-17, Missouri
A Heritage Event! D & Below $100 Each guaranteed - at least 90% of entries paid out in prizes. 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Kings Island Resort, 5691 Kings
Thanksgiving Open
NOTE: THIS TLA HAS BEEN MODIFIED AND THE PRIZE FUND INCREASED.
Seven Grandmasters in attendance featuring GM Nigel Short, Shulman, Fine-
gold, Ramirez, Gurevich, Khachiyan, Gareev and more to come! New U2400
prizes added. 6SS, G/120 (2-day option Rds 1-3 G/65). Chess Club & Scholas-
tic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries
for GMs and IMs, deducted from earnings. GMs and IMs are not counted toward
the based on prize fund. EF: 3 day $99 if received by 11/20. $119 at site. 2 day
$98 if received by 11/20. $118 at site. 3 Sections: (Open, U1800, U1400) PF:
$11,000 (b/100): Open: $$GTD $1,600-$1,000-$600-$400 U2400: $550-$450
U2200: $500-$300. U2000: $450-$250. Unrated can win overall prizes only.
U1800: $1,000-$500-$300. U1600: $450-$250. U1400: $1,000-$500-$300.
U1200: $250-$150. U1000: $225-$125. Unrated may play in U1400 or U1800,
but can only win a maximum of $100. 3 day schedule: Reg.: Fri. 11:00-12:30.
Rds.: Fri 1, 6 Sat 1, 6 Sun 10, 3. 2 day schedule: Reg.: Sat. 8-8:45. Rds: Sat:
9, 12, 3, 6. Sun: 10, 3. Schedules merge after Round 3. Re-entry: $60 (avail-
able in all sections and not counted toward b/PF.Top 3 overall qualify for 2011
Club Championship. Three 1/2 point byes available if declared before Round
1. Hotel (ask for chess rate): Chase Park Plaza Hotel; 1-877-587-2427;
$159/night. Parkway Hotel; 314-256-7777; $97/night. Water Tower Inn; 314-
977-7500; $70/night. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or
online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: 314-361-CHESS info@ saintlouis-
chessclub.org. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.
An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
41st annual National Chess Congress 150 (U1500: $100), CLASS D (1200-1399), $300-250-150 (U1300: $100), 5-SS, G/30. Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St., bet. 5-6 Ave., NYC:
6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Bottom 3 sections play separate CLASS E (U1200), $150-125-100, (U1000: $75, U800: $75, Unrated: $75). 845-569-9969. EF: $40, Club membs $30, GMs free ($25 from prize), specified
2-day schedule only, 11/27-28, G/75 (rds 1-2 G/50). Sheraton Hotel Philadel- Unrated players may only win 1st-3rd in MASTER or Unrated prize in CLASS E. Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free! $$ 840 b/42 paid entries, minimum
phia City Center, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. $30,000 GUARANTEED EF: EF if postmarked or online by 10/30: MASTER $70, EXPERT $65, CLASS A half each prize Gtd: $$ 300-200-115, top U2200/unr. $125, U2000 $100. Limit
PRIZE FUND PLUS TROPHIES. In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated to D $60, CLASS E $55. If postmarked or online by 11/20: MASTER $75, 2 byes, commit by 1:30. Re-entry $20. CCA ratings may be used. Rds.: 12-1:30-
2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $$G 3000-1500-700- EXPERT $70, CLASS A to D $65, CLASS E $60. At site: MASTER $85, EXPERT $80, 2:45-4-5:20 pm. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Online entry at
400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $1400-700. FIDE. Under CLASS A to D $75, CLASS E $70. Rated players may play up one class only, add www.chesscenter.cc thru 12/2; $10 extra to enter by phone!
If using VISA, need V-code ________________ q Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. Please circle event(s) selected.
*Note: This may slow down your assignment. NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter Muir E-
Quads, Electronic Knights & Express Tournaments, players will use
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO U.S. CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, USCF, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557 post office mail, unless opponents agree to use e-mail.
1, 500, 750, 500, 400, 300, 300, 300, 250, 250; U1800 Section: 2,500, 1,250, 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sun 10:30 am. Rds. Sun 11 & 6, Mon 11 & 6, Tue 20852. $$Based on score. Last year paid out over $7000. 6 sections: Open
750, 500, 400, 300, 300, 300, 250, 250; U1600 Section: 2,500, 1,250, 750, 500, 10 & 4:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Mon 9:30 am. Rds. Mon 10, 12:45, 3:15 FIDE rated: 5.0 = $1500, 4.5 = $700, 4.0 = $350, 3.5 = $150 [min $1500
300, 300, 300, 300, 250, 250; U1400 Section: 1,500, 1,000, 600, 400, 300, 300, & 6,Tue 10 & 4:30. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must payout, all payouts raised if less than $1500] U1900, U1700: 5.0 = $1200, 4.5
300, 250, 250, 250; U1200 Section: 1,500, 800, 500, 400, 300, 200, 200, 200, commit by rd. 2, others by rd 4. HR: $239-239-264-289, 1-800-764-4680, = $600, 4.0 = $300, 3.5 = $100. U1500, U1300: 5.0 = $1000, 4.5 = $500,
200, 200, U 1000 prize = 500; Unrateds may enter Open and U1200 sections reserve by 5 pm 12/13 or rate will increase, ask for Continental Chess Asso- 4.0 = $250, 3.5 = $100. U1100: 5.0 =$500, 4.5 = $250, 4.0 = $125, 3.5 =
only and limited to $400 in prizes; Byes:Two half-point byes upon request, last ciation rate. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 $50 Unrated may not win over $100 in U1100, $200 U1300, $300 U1500, or $400
round bye request must be made by the end of round 2 and can not be service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-569-9969. Advance U1700. Sets and board provided. Optionally, pairings can be texted to your
retracted; Classic Schedule G/120: Fr (12 Noon - 5 PM )-Sat (12 Noon 5:30 entries posted at www.chesstour.com. Bring set, clock, board-none supplied. phone. Free continental breakfast for players Sun. morning. EF: $90 by 12/22,
PM) -Sun: (12 Noon - 5 PM); 2-Day Schedule: Rounds 1-2-3, Saturday: 10 AM Chess Magnet School JGP. $100 by 1/4, and $105 online only by 1/6, $110 at the door. Special EFs: $35
(G/60) - 12:30 PM (G/60) - 3 PM (G/60); Round 4, Saturday: 5:30 PM (merged less in U1100, GMs free by 12/22 after 12/22 $80 discount, $50 deducted from
An American Classic!
with Classic Schedule, G/120); Rounds 5-6, Sunday: 12 Noon - 5 PM; EF: $149 prize, IMs $45 off entrance fee, $30 deducted from prize. HR: $79, limited num-
ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, Nevada
USPS by 12/11 & 6 PM on-line; $172 on line only 12/11, 6 PM - 12/16,6 PM ber of free rooms Sat. night for GMs. Rooms may not be avail after 12/22.
(no USPS); $10 early EF discount to Juniors (18 years old and under); $189 at 20th annual North American Open 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9 & 3:30. 2-
the site (Classic = 11 AM Friday & 2-day = 9 AM Sat); GMs free if pre-enter 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Ballys Casino Resort, 3645 Las day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds 11, 2:30 & 6, 9 & 3:30 U1100 3-day
by 12/11, $45 after that (counts as free entry for based on), Early EF deducted Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. NOTE: LOWERED HOTEL RATE FOR DEC. schedule Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11 & 4, Sun 9 & 2:00 U1100 2-day
from all GM prizes; re-entry = $100 (counts as 1/2 entry), No e-mail or phone 26-29: $65 IF RESERVED BY OCT. 25! $$ 120,000 based on 600 paid entries. schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds 11, 1:30 & 4, 9 & 2:00. Ent: Michael Regan,
entries; On-line tournament/side event entry and info: http:// chess- Seniors, re-entries & GMs count as half entries, U1000 Section & U1300 unrat- 1827Thornton Ridge Rd.,Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information,
weekend.com/; USPS Tournament and Blitz entry (include USCF ID, contact eds as 1/4, else in proportion; $90,000 minimum (75% each prize) guaranteed. link for hotel reservation, & online entry at http://thechesapeakeopen.com.
info, e-mail, section; schedule, bye requests): Tim Just, 37165 Willow, In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-600-500-400-400, Chess Magnet School JGP.
Gurnee, IL 60031, Checks payable only to Chess Central. $20 EF refund
ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20
clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $200, 2300-2499 $2500-1200, U2300/Unr Jan. 7-9 or 8-9, Texas
service charge. Note special tournament rules on-line or request USPS copy. $2500-1200. FIDE. Under 2100: $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-
Book Dealer: Rochester Chess & Books + Chess4Less. Saturday Blitz: $1500 400, no unrated may win over $2000. Under 1900: $8000-4000-2000- 1500-
B/60, 2 sections, 5 Round Double Swiss 10 Games, 2 Games with each of 2011 1st Annual Austin Chess Club Championship
1000-800-600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1000. Under 1700: 5SS, $$2,100 Guaranteed. All sections, 3-day schedule: G/90 with 60 sec
5 opponents, G/5 (no delay), Rnd 1 byes available, Rnd: 10/18/10, 10:15 PM- $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400. Under 1500: $6000-3000-
December Supplement Used For Saturday Blitz Rating, Highest Regu- increment (all sections 2-day option rd 1 G/90 with 5 sec delay). Bridge
1500-1000-800-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1300: $6000-3000-1500- Center of Austin, 6700 Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin, TX 78752. 3 $$ sections:
lar/Quick, Or Highest Available, Rating Used - Quick Chess Rated, EF: $30 by 1000-800-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1000: $1000-600-500-400-300-300-300-
12/11 USPS or 12/16 on-line, $40 after that, Open: $250 - $125, U2300, Championship (rated 1800 +), Reserve (1500-1799), and Booster (U1500).
200-200-200, no unrated may win over $200. Prize limits: 1) Players with under May play up only 1 section. Unrateds placed at the discretion of chiefTD. Unrat-
U2100, U1900: $110-$55; Reserve (U1700): $200-$100, U1500, U1300, U1000: 26 games played as of 12/10 list may not win over $1500 U1300, $2500 U1500
$70-40; Un may win top prizes only; Special Rules: Cell phone usage is pro- eds only eligible for place prizes. Top finishing Austin Chess Club regular
or U1700. Games rated too late for 12/10 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 member considered Austin Chess Club Champion. Championship & Reserve
hibited in the tournament room. If you use yours without TD permission you points over section maximum on any list 12/09-11/10, prize limit $1500. 3)
may lose 10 minutes or half your time, which ever is less. Repeated violations EF: $40 mailed by 12/15, $50 thereafter/site. Booster EF: $30, $40 there-
Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may not win over $200 in U1000, $400 U1300, after/site. Re-entry $25, all sections. 3-day: Reg: Fri. 6-7pm, Rds: 01/07
may lead to forfeits or removal from tournament. Players must submit to $800 U1500, $1200 U1700, $1600 U1900, or $2000 U2100. 4) Balance of any
search for electronic devices if requested by TD/Organizer. Players, and their 7:30pm, 01/08 1pm-7pm, 01/09 9:30am-3:30pm. 2-day: Reg.: 01/08 8:00-
limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 4-day $244, 3-day $243 8:40am, Rd 1: 9:00am then merge with 3 day. Championship: $600-300-100,
opponents, after round 3 with a score of 80% or over may not use head- mailed by 10/15, 4-day $274, 3-day $273 mailed by 12/13. Online EF: $245 at
phones, earphones, cell phones, or leave the playing area withoutTD/Organizer U2000: $150, $75. Reserve: $300-150-75. Booster: $150-75, U1300: $75,
chesstour.com or entry.cc by 10/15, $275 by 12/20, $300 12/21 until two U1000 $50. ALL PRIZES 100% Guaranteed. One 1/2 pt bye if requested before
permission. Glenn Panner &Tim Just, organizers. http://chessweekend.com/. hours before round 1. Phoned EF: $250 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/15 (no
Chess Magnet School JGP. end of Rd 2. Online registration preferred. Link thru www. AustinChess-
questions), $280 by 12/19. No phone entry after 12/19. EF at site: $300. Spe- Club.com. Credit cards ok online. No credit cards onsite or by phone. Ent: Lori
A Heritage Event! cial EF: Seniors 65/over in Under 1300 or above, $130 less. Re-entry $120; Balkum, P.O. Box 1386, Round Rock, TX 78680. (Make Checks payable to
ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 60 (enhanced)
Dec. 26-28 or 27-28, New York not available in Open Section. GMs $150 from prize. U1000 Section EF: 4-day AustinChessTournaments.com) Ph: 512-417-9008. Info: Lori.Balkum
$84, 3-day $83 if mailed by 12/13, $85 online at chesstour.com by 12/20, $90 @AustinChessTournaments.com. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
29th Empire City Open phoned by 12/19 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $100 at site. EF for
without notice.
EF: All $30 less than top 5 sections. U900 Section EF: $32 mailed by 1/6, $33
tic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic
$15. Mailed entry $3 less to PSCF members. Re entry (except Open Section) Regional 659-0358.
Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, California Class Championship
$80. 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 &
6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds.Sat 11, 2:30 & Alabama See Grand Prix.
6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun Oct. 9-10, 2010 Space City Open Jan. 14-17 or 15-17, 2nd Annual Golden State Open
10, 12, 2, 4 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. Under 900 schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
rds Sun 10, 12, 2 & 4, Mon 10, 12 & 2. Bye: all, limit 3, Open must commit before
rd 2, others before rd 4. HR: $97-97-97-97, 215-448-2000, reserve by 1/3 or Oct. 30, Dancing Knights Scholastic Mar. 11-13 or 12-13, 18th annual Western Class Championships (CA-
rate may increase. Parking: $10/day chess rate with guest room at Sheraton, 5SS, TC: G/30. Valley Intermediate School, 2200 Hwy 33, Pelham, AL 35124. S)
$20/day chess rate without guest room, parking lot 1 block from hotel may be OPEN (K-12; Rated): EF: $20; NOVICE (K-8; NR): EF: $10; PRIMARY (K-4; NR): See Grand Prix.
much less than $20. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or EF: $10, if mailed by OCT 23rd. Trophy:Top 3 Individual,Top Team; Medals 4th
reserve through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, - 6th. Late REG.: OCT 30th at 8-8:40AM. Rds.: 9-10:15-12-1:15-2:30. Checks California Southern
NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess, 4524 Southlake Parkway,
Suite 34-PMB 310, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: Info@CaesarChess.com, Every Tuesday, Metropolitan Chess - Tuesday Night Quads G/45
for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet 3RR, G/45. California Market Center, 110 East Ninth St., Penthouse (13th
School JGP. www.AlabamaChess.com.
Floor), L.A., CA 90079. Directions: http://californiamarketcenter.com (under
WA RN I N G !
18th annual Western Class Championships Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a tro- PIZZA & BOA parking ($3 basement). Info: (310) 795-5710.
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75). Renaissance Agoura Hills Hotel, phy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., Alan@CalNorthYouthChess.org, (510) Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Metropolitan Chess - Sunday Double Header
30100 Agoura Road, 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 Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free parking. $$20,000 based on 230 paid
entries (re-entries, Class E count as half entries), minimum $16,000 (80%
ATTENTION AFFILIATES
CELL PHONE
each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Master (over 2199): $2000-1000-500-
THE USE OF A
300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Expert
(2000-2199): $1500-800-400-200. Class A (1800-1999): $1500-800-400-200. The United States Chess Federation has
Class B (1600-1799): $1500-800-400-200. Class C (1400-1599): $1400-700-
partnered with R.V. Nuccio & Associ-
PROHIBITED!
400-200. Class D (1200-1399): $1200-600-300-200. Class E (1000-1199):
ates Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide
IN THE TOURNAMENT ROOM IS
$600-300-200-100, trophies to top 7. Rated players may play up one section.
Unrated must play in A or below with maximum prize A $600, B $500, C $400,
D $200, E $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-
USCF affiliates with affordable annual
day $114, 3-day $113 mailed by 3/3, all $115 online at chesstour.com by 3/8, liability and short term event insurance.
$120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/8 (entry only, no questions), $130 at site.
The liability coverage is available for
AT MOST TOURNAMENTS!
EF for all in Class E Section, and unrated in Class D: all $60 less. All: Spe-
cial 1 yr USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com. approximately $265 per year for a
Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult
$1,000,000 limit of insurance. Also avail-
IF YOUR CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH
$40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Master) $60. SCCF memb.
able is contents property and bonding
GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE SEVERELY
($18, jr $10) required for rated Southern CA residents. 3-day schedule: Reg.
TURN IT OFF!
Fri to 6 pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to
insurance. For more information, please
10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Byes: OK all rds, limit 2; Master PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN FORFEITED!
must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $87-87, 818-707-1220, go to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-federa
reserve by 3/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD tion.html. For event insurance, please go
#D657633. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Ent: Continental Chess,
PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for withdrawals. to www.rvnuccio.com.
Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Swiss G/60 ment is planned as Quads, with the strongest four players in the top quad, the 9:45, 11:00, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45. Site: Alfred Packer Grill, University Memo-
3SS, G/60 (w/5 sec time delay), day and evening. California Market Center, 110 next four in the second quad, etc. A three round Swiss System tournament may rial Center, CU Campus, Boulder, CO, 80305. Info/Entries: Lee Lahti, 2836
East Ninth St., Penthouse (13th Floor), L.A., CA 90079. Directions: be used to take care of all entries in the bottom section. There will be three Sombrero Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 970-372-8590, fc-chess@comcast.net.
http://californiamarketcenter.com, under attendee/buyer or event space (on rounds with each player having one hour for all his moves. No one will be elim- A CO Tour Event, CSCA membership required ($15, $10 for Jr/Sr), OSA.
main menu). Note: FREE PARKING IN BUILDING (enter through Main St.). EF: inated! All players may play three rounds. Players may sign up at: 9:30 A.M.
Nov. 13, G/29 Super Saturday Greeley (QC)
$22 ($17 Metro Chess Members) both. Prizes: 50%, all entry (both). Reg. Closes: with the last round expected to finish about 5 P.M. EF: $10. First prize in each
Part of the Colorado G/29 Grand Prix, not a USCF GP Event. 6SS, G/29, no delay.
10:45am and 6:15pm, respectively. Rds.: Day - 11, 1:45, 4 (lunch between rounds section is $30. TD: Donald Cotten
One Section. EF: $12, $9 for Jr/Sr/Unr. Prizes: 100% minus expenses. (70%
1 and 2). Eve - 6:30, 8:45, 11. Contact: Michael Belcher at td@chess.com, Oct. 30-31, Bakersfield Fall Classic II tourney prizes, rest after expenses to GP prize fund.) Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.:
Ronald A Morris at asst_td@chess.com and 562.587.1152. See Grand Prix. 9:45, 11:00, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45. Site: Zachariahs Food Court, University Cen-
Oct. 3, 17, 1st & 3rd Sunday Scholastic Triathlon ter Lower Level, UNC Campus, Greeley, CO 80631. Info/Entries: Lee Lahti, 2836
2 separate events - each consisting of Chess/Bughouse/Blitz. 3SS, G/30. Nov. 25-28, 46th Annual American Open
See Grand Prix. Sombrero Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 970-372-8590, fc-chess@comcast.net.
11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC A CO Tour Event, CSCA membership required ($15, $10 for Jr/Sr), OSA.
memb, $10 off siblings, Free for new LACC memb). 2 sections: K-1 and K-12. Nov. 27, American Open Quick Chess Championship (QC)
Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3; then Bughouse (4-5) and Blitz (5-6). Prizes: Tro- See Grand Prix. Dec. 4-5, Manitou Springs: Winter Springs Open
phies (Top 3), Medals (next 3) & Disney prizes (every chess player receives a 4-SS, 40/2 and G/1. Masonic Lodge, 455 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs. 3 Sec-
prize). Free BOA & st. parking; or basement ($3). FREE PIZZA & free class (12-
Nov. 27, American Open Scholastic tions: June (open to all), July (U1800), August (U1400). EF: $30 if recd by 12/1,
5-SS, G/45. Open to HS/below. Radisson Hotel LAX, 6225 W Century Blvd., Los $35 at site. $8 off EF for Juniors, Seniors, Unrated. Cash prizes per entries.
1). Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.
Angeles, CA 90045. In 4 sections, K-12: trophies top 5, 2 each grades 9-12, Reg.: 8:30 - 9:30, rds schedule 10, 4; 9, 3. Entries to Richard Buchanan, 1
Oct. 9, Bakersfields National Chess Day Festival 1 each K-8. K-8: trophies top 5, 2 each K-8. K-6: trophies top 5, 2 each K-6. Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Phone (719) 685-1984 or e-mail
4-SS, G/61. This is a rated event. Golden State Mall 3201 F St. Bakersfield, K-3: trophies top 4, 2 each K-3. EF: $16 received by 11/24, $20 at door. Reg.: buckpeace@pcisys.net. CSCA membership required ($15, 10 for jun-
CA 93301. EF: This will be a potluck format, your last name will determine what 9-9:45 Rds.: 10-11:30-1-3-4:30. Enter: www.americanopen.org or American iors/seniors), OSA. Colorado Tour Event. Chess Magnet School JGP.
you bring to the tournament: A-I drinks, J-R main dish, S-Z dessert. Or $20 at Open, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. Info: Randy Hough (626) 282-7412,
site. Rds.: 10am-12:30am-2:45pm-5pm. Prizes to top winners. After the last randallhough@yahoo.com. Jan. 14-17 or 15-17, 2nd annual Golden State Open (CA-N)
game is completed: a FREE simul will be given by IM Enrico Sevillano, for- See Grand Prix.
mer U.S. Open Champion, to all participants. All: 1/2-pt bye available any Nov. 28, American Open Action
5-SS, G/30. Radisson Hotel LAX, 6225 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.
round. Info: Kenneth J. Poole 661-304-7468, kpchessman@yahoo.com or
visit www.bakersfieldchessclub.com. Ent: Bakersfield Chess Club, P.O. Box EF: $20 received by 11/24; $25 at door. 80% of entry fees returned in prizes. Connecticut
176, 3501 Mall View Rd., Suite 115, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Chess Magnet Reg.: 11-11:45 a.m. Rds.: 12-1:15-3-4:15-5:30. Enter: www.americanopen.org Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 17th Annual Eastern Chess Congress and Sen-
School JGP. or American Open, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. Info: Randy Hough ior
(626) 282-7412, randallhough@yahoo.com. See Grand Prix.
Oct. 9-10, National Chess Day Open
See Grand Prix. Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, 20th annual North American Open (NV) Nov. 20-21, 7th annual New England Scholastic Championships
See Grand Prix. 7SS, G/65. Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Wind-
Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, Los Angeles Open sor Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking, free airport shuttle.
See Grand Prix. Mar. 11-13 or 12-13, 18th annual Western Class Championships Open to all K-12 students; New England titles limited to players & teams from
See Grand Prix. schools in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, or VT. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from
Oct. 17, LAO Hexes
3-SS, G/90. LAX Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Six-player same school. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 4
sections by rating. EF: $20 if received by 10/14, $25 door. $$ 40-20-10 each Colorado sections: High School (K-12), Middle School (K-8), Elementary (K-5), Primary
section. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, (K-2). Players face only those in their section. EF: HS $42.75, Middle School
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Fort Collins Chess Club Quagga October G/75 Open
835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA 90038, online at www.westernchess.com. $42.50, Elem $42.25, Primary $42 if mailed by 11/12, all $43 online at chess-
4SS, G/75. One Section. EF: $2 covers entry in any/all rounds for the month.
tour.com by 11/16, $60 at site. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine
Oct. 17, LAO Scholastics Prizes: None. Intention is to have rated games. Accumulated results of monthly
if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, Young Adult (age 24/below) $20,
5-SS, G/30. LAX Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Open tournaments used to qualify for and seed 2010 Club Championships. Reg.: 6:30-
Scholastic (age 12/below) $12. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $25,
to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 6:55pm anyTuesday. Must sign in each week by 6:55pm to be paired. Rds.: 7pm
Scholastic $15. Trophies to top 10 players, top 5 teams, top 3 unrated in each
Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. each week. Site: Lory Student Center, 2nd Floor Food Ct., Colorado State Uni-
section, top D, E, U1000, U800 (HS), E, U1000, U800 (MS), U1000, U800, U600
Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-11-12:15-1:45-3. EF: $16 if received by 10/14, $20 versity campus, Fort Collins CO, 80525. Info: Frank Deming, 970-980-7906,
(Elem), U700, U500, U300 (Primary). Free entry in all Continental Chess Asso-
door. Inf: John Hillery, admin@westernchess.com. On-line ent: www. fdeming@lpbroadband.net. Chess Magnet School JGP.
ciation Swiss tournaments until 6/15/11 to top New England player each
westernchess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los
Oct. 30, G/29 Super Saturday - Boulder (QC) section, until 3/15/11 to 2nd New England player each section. Late reg. ends
Angeles CA 90038. Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 1, 3:45 & 6:30, Sun 9, 12 & 2:45. Awards Sun 5:30 pm.
Part of the Colorado G/29 Grand Prix, not a USCF GP Event. 6SS, G/29, no delay.
Oct. 23, Saturday Chess Tournament One Section. EF: $12, $9 for Jr/Sr/Unr. Prizes: 100% minus expenses. (70% Half point byes allowed any round, limit 2 byes, must commit before rd 2. HR:
Victor Villa Clubhouse, 13393 Mariposa Rd., Victorville, CA 92395. The tourna- tourney prizes, rest after expenses to GP prize fund.) Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: $87-87, 860-627-5311, reserve by 11/5 or rate may increase. Car rental: 800-
331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Dockery at 561-762-3377. ID 83301. 4SS, GAME/60. Rds.: 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm. REG.: 8 - 8:30am, MAX
Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: ONE 1/2 point bye rounds 1 - 3 ONLY. TWO SECTIONS: OPEN and U1400 (Sec-
www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Include school, grade, birth date, USCF ID,
Oct. 10, Tampa Bay Scholastics tions may be combined based on entries). EF: $30 ($25 for U/18 and 60+) by
1st Church, 2202 E. Busch,Tampa, FL 33617. Reg.: 12:30. 4rd, Swiss, G/30 plus
address of each player. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. 11/7/2010 $40 at door, USCF membership required. PRIZES: $$ b/30, OPEN
5. K-1,K-3 EF: $10.Top 10 Trophies each. Plus: top 5-FREE entry to next tour-
Chess Magnet School JGP. - $150, $125, $100, $75, U1400 - $100, $75, $50. CONTACT: Barry Eacker, 963
nament.Team trophies. K-12 EF: $29 or 2-players $50 (TBCC $25). $$ 1st-$150,
Delmar Dr., Twin Falls, ID 83301, 208-733-6186, MOL@q.com. INFO:
Nov. 20-21, 31st Townsend Cup 2nd-$100, 3rd-$75, 4/5th each $50. Top K-5 $50. b/20. 1st rd 1pm. Fax, email
www.idahochessassociation.org. NS, NC, W.
4-SS, 40/2, SD/1. Comfort Suites, 64 Knotter Dr., Southington, CT. Three sec- or call CoachT 813-727-8852.
tions: OPEN, EF $40, $$50%-30%-20%, RESERVE (Under 1800), EF $25, Dec. 4-5, 2010 Western Idaho Open
trophies 1-2-3. ONE DAY, on Sat., 4/SS, G/1, EF $20, trophies 1-2-3. ALL: EF
Oct. 16, DBCC Club Championship Open 5SS, Time Control: G/90 Rd 1, G/120 Rds 2-5. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve
Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N Atlantic Ave (A1A), Daytona Beach, FL 32118.
$10 more at door. Reg.: 8:30-9, Rds. 9-2, 9-2. (Novice 9-11-2-4). HR: $89. Ent: (U1400). Site: BSU, Student Union Bldg., Hatch Ballroom, 1910 University Dr.,
Checks payable to: Paul B. Tomaino. 2 Sections. Open: EF: $25. $350
Fred Townsend, 11 Cole Dr., Wolcott, CT 06716. ftownsend@snet.net, (203)- Boise, ID. USCF mem req., EF by 11/29 $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), BSU students
($$b/15): $125/$100. U1600: $75/$50. Trophy & Title to top DBCC Member.
879-2009. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP. $10, $40 entry for all after 11/29. Email entries OK. Register & check in: 8-
Scholastic: EF: $5. Prizes:Trophy &Title to top Scholastic. ALL: 5SS, G45, Rds.:
8:30am 12/04. Rd times: Sat 9am, 1pm, 6pm; Sun 9am, 2pm. 1/2 pt byes: Max
Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ) 10/11:35/2/3:35/5:10. Lunch 1:25 to 2:00. ENT: Paul B Tomaino, 575 N
1, Rds 1-4 only. Commit by end of Rd 2. Prizes: $$ b/30 non BSU; Open: $200-
See Grand Prix. Williamson Bl. #116, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. 386-239-9485. INFO:
100-75; Reserve: $100-75-50. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, Contact: Jeff Roland, 1511
Mar. 4-6 or 5-6, 20th annual Eastern Class Championships (MA) pibit@cfl.rr.com.www.daytonabchcc.org. NS. NC. W.
S. Leadville Ave., Boise, ID 83706. 208-424-9847. jroland@cableone.net,
See Grand Prix. Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 4, CFCC Quick-Chess Quafecta (QC) www.idahochessassociation.org. NC, NS, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
4 events, 7SS, G/29 (G/25, T/D5). at Casselberry Chess Club (CCC), Wirz Park,
Delaware 806 Mark David Blvd., Casselberry, FL 32707. EF: $30/event, CFCC/CCC mbr Illinois
North American Chess Association
$25, Masters free (EF deducted from any prize). $$480 b/30, 160-80-60,
USCF and FIDE rated tournaments for amateur play-
Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD)
Classes B, C, D/under 60 ea. A fifth $480 b/30 prize fund given on Dec 4
ers and masters. Creators of eNotate, a USCF approved
See Maryland.
to cumulative winners. Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 11:15, 1, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45,
electronic scoresheet. The only organization that hosts
A State Championship Event! 6. Ent: CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751. Info: (407) 629-6946 or
regularly scheduled FIDE title norm tournaments for GM,
Nov. 20-21, 2010 Delaware State Open Championship www.centralflchess.org. (Past events which are part of this 4 event Quafecta
IM, WGM, and WIM norms. Sevan A. Muradian, Inter-
Ramada Newark/Wilmington (302)-738-3400, 260 Chapman Rd., Newark, DE occurred on Sept. 25.)
national Arbiter & International Organizer. www.
19702.Time Control (all sections): Rds. 1-3 G/90, Rds. 4&5, G/120. Prizes based
nachess.org, sevan@nachess.org, 888.80.CHESS.
on 50 total players. In 2 Sections, Open: 5SS, EF: $40 before 11/18, $50 after. Nov. 6-7, North Florida Classic Chess Championships VI
$$: $300-200-100. U2000 $70, U1800 $70. DE Champion trophy to highest placed See Grand Prix.
DE player. Reserve (Under 1600): 5SS, EF: $35 before 11/18, $45 after. $$: Nov. 7, Tampa Bay Scholastics Oct. 9, Decatur Chess Club National Chess Day Tournament
$200-150-100. U1400 $50, U1200 $50. trophy for 1st. ALL: Memb. Reqd: DCA 1st Church, 2202 E. Busch,Tampa, FL 33617. Reg.: 12:30. 4rd, Swiss, G/30 plus Holiday Inn Express, 5170 North Wingate Dr., Decatur, IL 62526. 4 rounds Swiss.
$10($5 under 18). OSA. Reg.: Sat 8:45-9:45 am. Rds.: Saturday 10, 2, 5:30 Sun- 5. K-1,K-3 EF: $10.Top 10 Trophies each. Plus: top 5-FREE entry to next tour- Reg.: 8:00 am - 8:45 am. Rds.: 9:00 am; 12:00 pm; 3:00 pm; 6:00 pm.
day 10, 3. Byes: Limit 1, byes in rds 4 & 5 are irrevocable & must be declared nament.Team trophies. K-12 EF: $29 or 2-players $50 (TBCC $25). $$ 1st-$150, Info/Registration: suruppak@gmail.com, www.decaturchessclub.com.
by start of round 3. DCA meeting, 9 am Sunday. ENT: Kevin Pytel, 604 N. Wal- 2nd-$100, 3rd-$75, 4/5th each $50. Top K-5 $50. b/20. 1st rd 1pm. Fax, email
nut St., Newport, DE 19804-2624. INFO: kevinjpytel@aol.com, 302-740-3442. Oct. 15, 2nd annual Midwest Rated Beginners Open (RBO)
or call CoachT 813-727-8852.
DIR: Exit 3 off I-95, Take Rt273 east, turn Right at 1st light, hotel on right side. 4SS, G/30, open to under 900 or unrated. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel
www.delawarechess.org. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 9th Annual Turkey Bowl (see Midwest Class). Free parking. EF (at site only): $20. Special 1 year USCF
See Grand Prix. dues if paid with entry, including paper magazine: Adult $30, Young Adult $20,
Dec. 11-12, 2nd Annual Delaware Valley Open Championship (PA) Scholastic $15. Trophies to top 5, 3 year USCF membership extension to 1st,
See Grand Prix.
Dec. 10-12, 2010 National K-12 Championship
See Nationals. 2 years 2nd, 1 year 3rd. Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, 8:10 pm, 9:20 pm,
Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ) 10:30 pm. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Half
See Grand Prix. Georgia
District of Columbia NGCC - Friday Night Chess!
North Georgia Chess Center, 2450 Atlanta Hwy., Suite 1401, Cumming, GA 30040.
Oct. 23, DC Girls Open
4SS, Game/30. US Chess Center, 1501 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20005. EF:
Details at: www.northgachesscenter.com. For Information Contact: Joseph Cou-
villion, northgachesscenter@gmail.com or 770-844-9204. Reg.: Fridays,
FOREIGN RATING?
$15 if by 10/16, $20 at site. Open to any girl in K-12, not only from DC. $100 5:00pm - 6:30pm. RoundTimes: 1st Round starts at 7:00pm. Check website for
Savings Bond to first place, trophies to top 5 in each of HS, MS and ES. Reg.: details for monthly Scholastic Tournaments. NOT UNRATED!
12-12:45. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org.
Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, 41st Annual Southern Congress
Oct. 30, National Capital Scholastic Cup See Grand Prix. If you have no USCF rating, but do have
4SS, G/30. US Chess Center, 1501 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20005. Open to
any student in K - 12th grade living in DC, Maryland or Virginia. EF: $20 Idaho a rating or category from any other coun-
if by 10/23, $30 at site. Reg.: Noon-12:45. Top 16 players qualify for a series try, no matter how many years ago, you
of play-off matches. $$200-100-50-50 savings bonds to champion, finalist and Oct. 9, National Chess Day: Wood River Weekend Progressive
4SS, Time Control: G/30 Rd 1, G/60 Rd 2, G/90 Rd 3, G/120 Rd 4. 2 Sections: are not unrated.
semi-finalists of the play-offs. Trophies to the top 16 and others with the same
score as the lowest of the top 16. Champions name engraved on permanent Open and K-12 Student. Site: Wood River High School, 1250 Fox Acres Rd., Hai-
cup on display at the US Chess Center. www.chessctr.org/Cup.php. 202/857- ley, ID. USCF mem req., EF by 10/6 $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), K-12 students $10, If you have a FIDE rating, you are also not
4922. $40 entry for all after 10/06. Email entries OK. Register & check in: 8- unrated.
8:30am 10/09. Rd times: Sat 9am, 10am, 1pm; 4pm. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rds
Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD) 1-3 only. Commit by end of Rd 2. Prizes: $$ b/15; Open: $100-75-50; Student: Tell the Director of any event you enter
See Maryland. trophies 1st-3rd pl. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, Contact: Adam Porth, 212 N.
3rd St., Bellevue, ID 83313. 208-450-9048. aporth1@cox.net, www.
about your foreign rating or category or
Dec. 11, Rated Beginners Open (RBO)
4SS, G/30. US Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Open to idahochessassociation. org. NC, NS, W. Chess Magnet School JGP. your FIDE rating, so that you can be
players rated under 1200 or unrated. EF: $20 ($15 if by 12/4). 5 sections by Nov. 13, 2010 Southern Idaho Open paired appropriately.
age. Reg.: 12-12:45. Info: 202/857-4922. www.chessctr.org/rbo.php. Obenchain Insurance Building Community Room, 260 Main Ave. No, Twin Falls,
Florida
Boca Raton Chess Club
Friday nights, Game 90 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks.
www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Miami Country Day Grand Prix Series
Scholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections.
More info at www.bocachess.com or call 954-421-8222 or 561-479-0351.
Palm Beach Gardens Chess Club
Meets every Saturday 9 am till 4 pm. 4-SS Rated Games G/75 or G/120 (Chess
Magnet School JGP). Also, Scholastic Games G/30, 4-SS. For more info: see
www.palmbeachchessclub.info or call President/TD John Dockery at 561-762-
3377.
South Florida Chess Club
Wednesdays 6:30-10:30pm. Rated G90 Tournaments and skittles. Most tour-
naments are 4+ rounds with a time control slower than G/60, those events
would qualify for Chess Magnet School JGP. www.SouthFloridaChessClub.com.
Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, St. Petersburg $800 Guaranteed Cash - A USCF
Grand Prix Event
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, St. Petersburg Scholastic
5rd Swiss, G/30 USCF RBO 4 Sect. K-2U400; K-5U500; K-8U700; & K-
12U1000; top 12 in each get trophy; all others get medal. Trophies to top 12
teams.Team (2 or more) - take best four scores from all divisions. EF: $18. SPCC
members $15) Onsite reg. cash or check only 9-10AM. First round: 10:15 AM.
Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg. 60 trophies every event.
www.andrewchess.com for Paypal preregistration. Chief Organizer: Andrew
Scherman. 727 822 1171. NS. NC. W.
Oct. 9, Celebrate National Chess Day at The Weiss School 3rd
Annual Scholastic
Located at 4176 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. K-12, 5 Divisions,
5-SS, G/30. Trophies for Top 5 Players and Top 5 Teams in each Division. For
more info. see: www.palmbeachchessclub.info or call President/TD John
point bye available rd 1. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. EF: $25 if recd one week before tournament date, $30 at door, $5.00 discount Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Info: Joe Summers 410-788-1009,
for your birthday month, $5.00 discount for any state associaton (except josephas2@verizon.net. Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q/.
Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, 19th annual Midwest Class Championships ISCA), FIDE Titled Players Free. + Free Snack Bar Adv. ENT: Donald Urquhart,
See Grand Prix. Oct. 30, Halloween Gambit (VA)
501 N. East St. # 802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. Info: call Don at 317-634-
4SS, G/30. Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6630 Brawner St., McLean,
Oct. 16, McHenry Area Chess Swiss Tournament 6259 or e-mail akakarpov@att.net. Note: there must be at least 3 entries in
VA 22101. Sections: K-6 U/500, K-12 U/900, K-12 Champ. EF: $25 online by
4SS, G/60. Holiday Inn Hotel, 495 Airport Road, Elgin, IL 60123. (Intersection a class for that class prize to be awarded. If two adjoining class prizes are
Wed; $35 on-site 12:00-12:30. Rds.: 1:00, then ASAP. Prizes: trophies to top
of I-90 & Rt. 31.) EF: $20 (cash or check only), cash prizes based on entries. vacant, a combo prize will be awarded. Chess Magnet School JGP.
individuals & schools; T-shirts to best costumes! Free game analysis by NM.
Registration begins at 8:30 A.M. Round times: 9:30, 11:40, 2:25, 4:30. Two
FREE ENTRY: Quad Quick Chess Tournament (QC) Fri. before the sec- See www.silverknightschess.com to register.
sections if attendance warrants, otherwise one section with class and upset ond Sat. of the Month
prizes. For more information see: www.mchenryareachess.org, or call Bob Nov. 13, Catonsville Saturday Quick (QC)
G/15, U.S.C.F. rated. Located at 2302 West Morris St. at the West Morris St.
at 815-519-3323. 5SS, G/25. EF: $20, club members $17, under 18 $15. Rds.: 12:00-1:45-3:00-
Free Methodist Church in the Ellis Hall Room. Entrance in back, down stairs,
4:15-5:30. Reg.: 11:00am to 11:55. Bloomsbury Community Center, Room 118,
Oct. 23, 2010 U.S. G/60 Championship by office. Late Ent. 6-6:25pm. Rd 1, 6:30pm. Prizes: First in each quad gets
106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Two Sections: Open $$b/24 $100-
See Nationals. choice of 50% off entry fee for Sat. Monthly a $15.00 value certificate, or chess
$60-$42 U1850 $40 U1550 $40, more per entries. Scholastic-U1200.Trophies
merchandise. A cash buyback option is available on the certificate, call for details.
Oct. 24, 2010 U.S. G/30 Championship 1st, 2nd, Top U1000, U800 Plaques. Bye: 1-4. Info: josephas2@verizon.net.
Second gets the prize not chosen by First EF: Free if played in a Orange Crush
See Nationals. Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q. Info: Joe Summers PH: 410-
pay event in last two months otherwise $2.00 Adv. ENT: Donald Urquhart,
788-1009.
Nov. 7, 59th Knights Quest 501 N. East St. # 802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. Info: call Don at 317-634-
4SS, Game/30. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd., 6259 or e-mail akakarpov@att.net. A ORANGE CRUSH EVENT. Nov. 13, Scholastic Quads #2 (VA)
Northbrook, IL. Presented by Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation. USCF Montessori School of McLean, 1711 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101. Time Con-
Oct. 15, 2nd annual Midwest Rated Beginners Open (RBO) (IL)
Rated Sections: Open (K-12 & Adults), U1400 (K-12 & Adults), U1000 (K-12) trol: G/30. EF: $20 online by Wed; $30 on-site from 1:30-1:45. Check-in is
See Illinois.
& U600 (K-12). Awards: Top five each section, medals all others. EF: $25 by MANDATORY for all pre-registered players, and must be complete by 1:45. Play-
11/8, $30 after. $5 discount to siblings and team members when registering Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, 19th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) ers that have not checked in by 1:45 will not be placed in a quad, even if they
together. Reg.: 12:00-12:30 pm. Rds.: 1 at 1:00 pm, rest ASAP. Online Ent/Info: See Grand Prix. signed up in advance. Rds.: 1:45pm, then ASAP. Prizes: trophy to winner of each
www.rknights.org, David Heiser 773-844-0701. Mail-in Reg: Renaissance Oct. 29-31 or Oct. 30-31, 69th Indiana State Chess Championship quad. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.
Knights, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065. See Grand Prix. Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships
Dec. 18, Mayor Daleys Holiday Chess Championship Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 19th Annual Kings Island Open (OH) Roland Park Country School; 5204 Roland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21210. Come out
Sponsored by Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation. 100 + Trophies & See Grand Prix. and play in an all-girl environment. Open to K-12 girls from all states and DC.
Awards. 4/SS, Game/30; McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr., In 3 sections: Championship (Open): 4-SS, G/65; Reserve (U800): 4-SS, G/45;
Novice (U400): 5-SS, G/30. Number of rounds and time control may change
Chicago, IL. Come play chess at Mayor Daleys Holiday Sports Festival, Amer-
icas largest indoor play ground with over one million square feet of fun. This
Iowa based on number of players. Prizes:Trophies to top 10 players and top 3 schools
is a great tournament for both beginners & experienced players. USCF Rated Oct. 23-24, Ames Chess Festival XXV (IA GP Qualifier) in Championship and Reserve; to top 15 players and top 5 schools in Novice.
Championship Sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle (K-8), Open See Grand Prix. Check-in: 9:00-9:50 AM. Rds.: Round 1 start: Championship at 9:30, Reserve
(High School, Collegiate & Adults), Non Rated Reserve Sections: Primary (K- at 9:45, Novice at 10:00. Subsequent rounds to follow ASAP. EF: $20 by 11/14,
Nov. 20, 2010 Des Moines Fall Classic-IASCA Mini Qualifier
2), Elementary (K-5), Middle (K-8), Open (High School, Collegiate & Adults). $25 by 11/18, $30 at door. Ent: Online registration at http:// MidAtlantic-
Des Moines Botanical Center, 909 Ray D. Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA 50316. 3 Sec-
Awards: Top 10 individuals each section,Top 2 teams each section (Open: top Girls2010.eventbrite.com. Mail registration: $20 if received by 11/15; contact
tions (1) RBO (2) Reserve (3) Open. In 3 Sections, RBO: 5SS, G/30T/D 5, Open
HS & Collegiate). EF: $14 per player before 11-15; $17 before 12-1, $21 after, Chris Kim for address. USCF membership required - may be purchased at site,
to 1199 & under. EF: $10.00 if received by November 18th, $15.00 at site. Prizes:
onsite $30 (cash only w/ 1st round bye). Rds.: 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM & or online in advance at www.USChess.org. Sets and boards provided; please
Trophies: Unrated, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, U200. Rds.: 9:30-10:45-
3:00 PM. Online Ent/Info: www.rknights.org, David Heiser 773-844-0701. bring chess clock. Food available for purchase. Info: Chris Kim, cysk@
12:30-1:45-3:00. Reserve: 4SS, G/75 T/D 5, Open to 1599 & under. EF: $20.00
Mail-in Reg: Renaissance Knights, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065. HR: attglobal.net, 410-794-6312. Chess Magnet School JGP.
if received by November 18th, $30.00 at site. Memb. Reqd: $15.00. OSA.
Special discounted at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place (312) 567-1234; men-
$$b/18: $40.00-20.00-10.00. U1400 1st $20.00, 2nd $10. Rds.: 9:30-1:00- Nov. 21, Silver Knights Chess K-8 Team Tournament (VA)
tion Mayors Office of Special Events. Park: discounted at McCormick Place lot
3:45-7:00 (earlier if agreed upon). Open-IASCA Mini-Qualifier: 4SS, G/75T/D G/30. Our Lady of Good Counsel School, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182.
A.
5, EF: $30.00 if received by November 18th, $40.00 at site. Memb. Reqd: Two Sections: K-8 Rated, K-3 Unrated. EF: $80 per four-player team online
by 11/17; $92 per team by noon 11/19; $100 on site from 12:00-12:30. Rds.:
Indiana $15.00. OSA. $$b/18: $100.00-50.00-25.00. U1800 1st, $30.00, 2nd $20.00. Rds.:
9:30-1:00-3:45-7:00 (earlier if agreed upon). ALL: Reg.: 8:00 to 9:00 am. 1-2-3-4. Trophies to top teams in each section. Teams must consist of 4 play-
Chess Club Friday Night Blitz (QC) ENT: Bill Broich, 7149 Wilshire Blvd., Windsor Heights, IA 50324 515-205- ers from the same school. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete
2302 West Morris St. at the West Morris St. Free Methodist Church. Entrance 8062 broich@yahoo.com. NS. NC. W. rules and to register.
is in the back, down the stairs by the office. When: Starts Every Friday except
Nov. 26, National Chess Congress Under 13 Novice (PA)
the Fri before the second Sat doors open at 6:00 P.M. tournament starts at 6:30 Kentucky See Pennsylvania.
P.M. Type: 3 Rounds, Game/5, Round Robin Quad, U.S.C.F. Rated. EF: $7.00 if
received one week before tournament starting date, $8.00 at the door. Prizes: Oct. 16, The Denny & Susan Sweeney Crum Scholastic Chess Tour- Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ)
Based on 4 full Pd. entries per quad, First in each quad: $20.00, Second in each nament See Grand Prix.
quad: chess merchandise. Send advance entries to: Donald Urquhart, 501 The Potters House, 314 South Wenzel St., Louisville, KY 40204. Use
www.mapquest.com or call (502) 584-8742 for directions. SECTIONS: K/2, K/4, Jan. 7-9, 8-9, Chesapeake Open
N. East St. #802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. For more info: call Don at (317) See Grand Prix.
634-6259 or e-mail akakarpov@att.net. K/6, K/8, K/10 and K/12. The top four winners in each section earn a trophy.
This is a rated tournament, four rounds, G/30 and Swiss. U.S.C.F. Jan. 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 43rd annual Liberty Bell Open (PA)
Every SECOND Sat. of the Month. OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT (www.uschess.org) memberships will be available on site. Please bring your See Grand Prix.
5 Round, G/61, U.S.C.F. rated. 2302 West Morris St. at the West Morris St. Free own chess clock and equipment. EF:The pre-registration fee is $15.00 payable
Methodist Church in the Ellis Hall Room. Entrance in back, down stairs, by office.
Late Ent. 8-9am, Rd 1, 9:30am. Prizes: $465.00 b/o 20 full pd. Ent. 1st $150;
toTHE POTTERS HOUSE.The on-site registration fee is $25.00. Please mail all
pre-registration fees to THE POTTERS HOUSE, 314 South Wenzel St., Atten-
Massachusetts
2nd $75; Class A, B, C, (D, E, Unr) $60 each. Prizes increased if entries allow. tion: Corbin Seavers, Louisville, KY 40204. All pre-registrations must be post Oct. 16-17, 11th Western New England Open
marked October 4, 2010. START TIME: Registration is from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 4SS, G/120. Holyoke Community College - Kittredge Center, 303 Homestead Ave.
The first game starts at: 9:30 a.m. and subsequent rounds as soon as pos- (route 202) 01040. EF: $42. Rated 2200+ $22, Unrateds FREE with advance
sible. SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholastic coaches can contact Mr. Seavers at registration, all postmarked by 10/12. Unr must play in U1400 section. EF ALL:
PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS urbanlouisvillechess@yahoo.com to apply for a very limited number of free
U.S.C.F. scholastic memberships.The application deadline is September 17, 2010.
Add $5 at site late reg. fee. $$960 b/30 ($22 entry fee counts as 1/2 entry).
Sections: Open: 1st $200,Top U2000 $140. U1800: 1st $170,Top U1600 $130.
U1400: 1st $140,Top U1200 $120,Top Un-rated $60. Reg.: Sat. 8:30-9:30. Rds.:
HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND Nov. 6, Bardstown Veterans
4SS, G/45, Coxs Creek Elem School, 5635 Louisville Rd., Coxs Creek, KY. EF:
Sat. 10am, 2:30pm. Sun. 9am, 2pm. Ent: Edward Kostreba, P.O. Box 1372,
Ware, MA 01082. Call Ed at 413-967-3242 or e-mail cadcamsv@bellatlantic.net,
Many Grand Prix tournament organizers $20 by 11/1/10, $25 at site. Reg.: 9:30-10, Rds.: 10, 12:30, others ASAP. Prizes: www.wmass-chess.us. NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Open: $100-$50, Under 1000: $100-50, Info: steven42701@yahoo.com, 270-
will contribute $1 per player to the Pro- 872-5078. Mail EF to: Elizabethtown Chess Club, PO Box 266, Elizabethtown, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Edmund N. Wheeler Memorial
fessional Health & Benefits Fund. All KY 42702-0266. Free registration and lunch for Veterans who play. 5SS, G/110, T/D5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus School, Room C159, Fitch-
Grand Prix tournaments which partici- burg State College, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 per game
Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 19th Annual Kings Island Open (OH) played; free to Wachusett CC members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. Byes:
pate in this program are entitled to be See Grand Prix. 1-4, limit two. Prizes: chess books, back issues of Chess Life, Chess Horizons.
promoted to the next higher Grand Prix Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420, miril-
categoryfor example, a six-point tourna- Maine ing@aol.com, 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org, Oct. 20
online ratings in effect. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
ment would become a 10-point tourna- Dec. 4-5, 1st Presque Isle-Houlton Open
4SS, G/120. Rds.: Sat. 9, 2, Sun. 9, 2. Turner Memorial Library, 39 2nd St. P.I. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26 Billerica Friday Swiss
ment. Points in the top category are pro- on Sat. and 102 Court St., Houlton (art studio) Houlton on Sunday. EF: $15. Prizes 4 Rds. 40/90, SD/30. Billerica COA, 25 Concord Rd., Billerica, MA. EF: $15. Reg.:
moted 50%. based on 10 entries, 50:25:15:10. 1/2 point byes any roundplay both days 7:30pm. Cash prizes minimal b/entries. For info, call Brad Ryan, (978) 369-8533.
or just Sat or Sun. ENT: Roger Morin, 102 Court St., Houlton, ME 207-521-0435. NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
houltonart@yahoo.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Nov. 20-21, 7th annual New England Scholastic Championships (CT)
Rating supplements will be updated
Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ) See Connecticut.
another section. ENT: BrianThompson, 15th Avenue E., West Fargo, ND 58078. 100 Dayton St., Ridgewood, NJ. USCF rated tournaments, free lessons (adult $5 Extra. ***Before the blitz tournament, GM Yudasins or a substitute high
701-306-9231. ndchessnut@yahoo.com. INFO: BrianThompson 701-306-9231. and scholastic) with expert and master rated players. Simuls, lectures, club rated instructor Chess Lesson, 6:30 pm 8 pm. Members: FREE, Non-mem-
www.ndchessnut.com. NS. NC. W. rental library. Yearly membership fee of $10 for adults and $8 seniors, mem- bers: $15. www.chessmatesnj.com/.
bership free to scholastic players. Cash prizes and trophies. For more
Oct. 23-24, 4th Annual Chessnuts Challenge Open Oct. 10, Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open
information and calendar of events visit the club website at www.
Concordia College, Grant Center, Moorhead, MN 56560. In 2 Sections, Premier: See Grand Prix.
bergenchess mates.com or contact Lawrence Constance at 201-568-1506 or
5SS, G/90, $$b/80: $1200-600-300. U2100: 200-100; U1900: 200-100; Upset:
100. Reserve: 5SS, G/90, Open to 1899 & under. $$: $400-200-100. U1700: 100-
lacon1963@yahoo.com. Casual play does not require membership. Oct. 10, New Jersey Chess Tournament
50; U1500: 100-50; U1300: 100-50; Upset: 50. ALL: EF: $50. $60 after Dean of Chess Academy Friday League 4SS, G/30. Every 2nd Sunday of the month! Hyatt Place Princeton, 3565 US
10/16/2010. 1/2 point byes available rounds 1-4. ENT: Brian Thompson, 773 Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595- Highway, Princeton, NJ 08540. www.Princeton.Place.Hyatt.com. Nice
15th Ave. E, West Fargo, ND 58078. 701-306-9231. ndchessnut@yahoo.com. 0066. Every Friday at 7:30pm come play one rated game at G/60 30 increment. cafe/lounge at hotel, next door to Princeton Marketfair (Starbucks, Barnes &
INFO: Brian Thompson. www.ndchessnut.com. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet Consecutive attendance not required. Prizes awarded at the end of each sea- Noble, etc). 5 Sections: 3 Rated, 2 Unrated. All: Game in 30 minutes, every-
School JGP. son. See website for event history, standings, and format. Yearly membership one plays 4 rounds, no eliminations. Unrated Sections: K-1, Novice (2nd-8th
required. Membership includes year round discounts on products, services, and grade). Rated Sections (all K-8): Experienced (<600), Reserve (600-900),
Missouri tournaments. USCF membership required. See www.deanofchess.com for Open: (>900). Trophies: 1st - 3rd in each section, medals to all. Pre-reg.
at NJChess.com, pay $30 (cash or check) on-site by 12:10.Those who pre-reg-
more details.
Friday Action Quads - Every Friday Night (QC) ister after 10/8 or on site: pay $40 (cash or check) by 12:10. Round 1 starts
3RR, G/29 Quick Rated. Chess Club & Scholastic Center, 4657 Maryland Ave., Dean of Chess Academy Thursday League promptly at 12:30, next rounds start ASAP. Separate Section Awards ceremony
Saint Louis, MO 63108. EF: $10. Prize fund $36 first in each quad. Club mem- Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595- around 3:30 - 4:30. Refreshments, USCF membs, Chess merchandise available
bership reqd. available from $1. Reg.: 6:30 - 6:45. Rounds begin at 7. Site entries 0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. EveryThursday at 7:30pm come on-site. Send questions to: Grant Oen, Jairo Moreira: info@njchess.com.
only. Info: 314-361-CHESS www.saintlouischessclub.org. NS, NC, W. play one rated game at G/60 30 increment. Consecutive attendance not
required. Prizes awarded at the end of each season. See website for event his- Oct. 16, Kens Club Quads (some noise) G/60
Oct. 16-17, 2010 Springfield Park Board Chess Club Open Adults/teens, Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., Exit 12 off I-287, Som-
tory, standings, and format. Yearly membership required. Membership includes
See Grand Prix. erset. Reg.: by 10:45 am. 1st Round - 11am, then ASAP. EF: $21 early at
year round discounts on products, services, and tournaments. USCF member-
Oct. 23, Eli Open ship required. See www.deanofchess.com for more details. entryfeesrus.com or $20 cash at site. Prizes: $50. Ken at acn@goes.com or
Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO. 4SS, G/30. EF: $20. 908-763-6468.
$$Gtd $150 ($100, $50). If more than 14 people enter by 9:15, Tmt will split Dean of Chess Academy Wednesday League
Oct. 16, Kens Kids Club K-8 Swiss
into two sections: with prizes split at 65% for 1st 35% for 2nd; 75% Ret Gtd. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-
Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., Somerset, Exit #12 off I-287. All Cash
Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 10:45, 12:45 and 2:00. More info: ray- 0066. Every Wednesday at 7:30pm come play one rated game at G/60 30
prizes b/10 per section. Prizes per section increase $20 with each paid entry
birt@hotmail.com. increment. Consecutive attendance not required. Prizes awarded at the end
over 10. Hot Shots: U1700, 4SS G/45, $100-50. Checkmates: U1300, 4SS G/45,
of each season. See website for event history, standings, and format. Yearly
Oct. 30, Trick-or-Treat Open $100-50. New Stars: U1000, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Chess Pirates: U600, 5SS
membership required. Membership includes year round discounts on products,
3SS, G/75. UMC Memorial Union room N206, 518 Hitt St., Columbia, MO. G/30, $100-50. Players highest life-time is used. EF: $29 online at
services, and tournaments. USCF membership required. See www.
Directions: From I-70 exit 126, south on Providence, east on Rollins, north on entryfeesrus.com. EF: $35 in cash at Hotel. Reg.: by 10:45am. Rds.: 11am then
deanofchess.com for more details.
Hitt. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rds.: 10:30, 1:15, 4:00. EF: $1, no prizes just the ASAP, with lunch break. Info: Ken at acn@goes.com or 908-763-6468.
satisfaction of playing well.Two ratings-equivalent sections if 18+ players. Info: International Chess Academy (Fair Lawn, NJ) Oct. 16, Saturday Scholastic (K-8)
czar8196@gmail.com. W. Chess Classes: Tuesday 6:30 9:00 PM, Thursday 6:30 9:00 PM, Saturday 4 RR, G/45 t/d5. 1st round 11 AM. All the Kings Men Chess & Games Center
10:00 AM 1:00 PM. Add. 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. Phone (Just 20 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ, 856-
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, November Knights 201-797-0330. Website: www.icanj.net. Contact: Diana Tulman, 201-287-0250.
4SS, G/90. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland 582-8222. EF: Online $20, members $18. Onsite: $22.50, members $20.
Email: Diana@icanj.net. Fair Lawn facility offers Advance Chess Training for Includes FREE pizza & soda. Prizes: Trophies top 4, medal top K-3. Reg.: 10 -
Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Reg. Wednesday, November 3, 5:30-6:15pm. serious chess players (rating > 1800).
Rounds (one per week) 6:30pm 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24. Check in withTD 10:30 onsite, or pre-register at www.YourchessSet.com/kidsswiss.
by 6:15 to be paired each week/round. No advanced entries. EF: $10. Prize fund International Chess Academy (Teaneck, NJ) Oct. 16-17, Dean of Chess Academy 40/2 SD1
is 90% payout, with 1st place getting 1/3 of the total prize fund and first A, B, Chess Classes: Monday 6:30 7:30 PM, Wednesday 6:30 9:00 PM, Sunday See Grand Prix.
C, D, E and U1000/unrated each take 1/9 of the prize fund. Winner qualifies 10:00 AM 3:30 PM. Add. 185 Court St., Teaneck, NJ 07666. Phone 201-833-
for 2010 Knights Championship in December. One 1/2 point bye if declared 1741. Website: www.icanj.net. Contact: Diana Tulman, 201-287-0250. Email: Oct. 17, Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open
before round 2. MCA memb. reqd from $5 OSA. Info: 314-361-CHESS. Diana@icanj.net. Teaneck facility offers a Summer Chess Camp and Monday See Grand Prix.
info@saintlouischessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. night tournaments 7:30 PM 9:30 PM. Oct. 17, Westfield Quads
Nov. 6, Cape Girardeau Open Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Every Saturday Quad G/60 3RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ. Prizes $50 to first in each
4SS, G/75. Victorian Inn, 3253 William St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701; I-55, Reg.: 1pm - 1:30pm. 3RR. Rds.: 1:30, 3:40, 6 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m.
exit 96. Prizes: $500 b/30: $150 1st, $100 2nd, $75 each U1800, U1500, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, members $20. Prizes Per Quad: Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.
U1200, Upset prize, $25. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Round times: 10, 1, 3:30, 6:30. EF: 1st-$50 and 2nd-$25. (732) 499-0118, www.chessmatesnj.com. com.
$20 recd by 11/1, $25 on site. Site entries cash only. Max 1 half bye; MCA Oct. 18, Dean of Chess Academy G/5 U1600 Team Tournament
required, O.S.A., available on site. Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 311 E. Walnut, Pacific,
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Every Saturday Scholastic G/30 (QC)
Reg.: 9pm - 9:30pm. 3RR. Rds.: 9:30, 10:40, 12 noon. Chess Mates Corpora-
MO 63069: (636) 234.7928 (if 20+ players, winner qualifies for MO Invitational!) 4SS, G/5. 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes
tion, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $15, members $10. Prizes Per
(tournament room 2nd floor, stairway accessible only). Chess Magnet School from the Flemington train station. 4 PlayerTeams Played in match style format
Quad: 1st place - trophy & free entry to a future scholastic tourney (732)499-
JGP. found at USATE in Parsippany every year. Average of players must be U1600.
0118, www.chessmatesnj.com.
Games will not be rated. If you dont have a team you will be put in one on-
Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, Thanksgiving Open
Oct. 3, Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open site. Prizes: 50% of entries to top team, 20% to second. Entry $50 per team
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. ($40 members). Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rds.: 7:35pm & ASAP. See www.
Nevada Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Every Monday G/5 Blitz and Chess Lessons (QC)
eanofchess.com for more details.
Oct. 22-24, 28th Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open 9-SS, 8 pm - 10:15 pm. Chess Mates Corp.1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Oct. 20, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads
(732) 499-0118. EF: $20, members $15. GM Free, $15 deducted from prize. 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ
See Grand Prix.
Prizes: 80% of the Entry Fees, 1st, 2nd and top U2200, U2000, 1800, No re- 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. Trophies
Nov. 8-Dec. 20, 2010 Clark County Chess Club Championship entry or bye. ***Before the blitz tournament, GM Yudasins or a substitute high to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.:
Every Monday and Thursday from Monday November 8, 2010 to Monday, rated instructor Chess Lesson, 6:30 pm 8 pm. Members: FREE, Non-mem- 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.
December 20, 2010. Site: 2040 W Charleston UMC Medical ED Bldg, 6th floor, bers: $15. www.chessmatesnj.com/.
Las Vegas, NV. Closed Nov 25th. Main Event: Rounds start at 7:00pm Format:
Oct. 21, 3rd Thursday Quads
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Every Tuesday Quad G/30 3 RR, G/30 t/d5. Quads grouped by rating. All the Kings Men Chess & Games
12 Rd USCF Swiss. Time Control: G/120. E/F: $25.00. Registration: Email Rocky
3RR. Rds.: 7, 8:15, 9:30 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rah- Center (Just 20 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman,
at ambassadorofchess@yahoo.com, Late Reg: Nov. 8, 6:00-6:55pm. Rd starts
way, NJ 07065. EF: $25, members $20. Prizes Per Quad: 1st-$50 and 2nd-$25. NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10.
at 7pm. NO LATE ENTRIES. Limited to 60 entries, bring set and clock. Prizes
(732)499-0118, www.chessmatesnj.com/. EF: $12, members $10. Players with less than 4 rated games $7, members $5.
b/32: 1st $125+Gordon Barrett Cup 2nd $100+T $75+Trophy-U2000/UNR,
Reg.: 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8-9 pm. Info: cs@ATKMchessSets.com. All:
U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200. Must play at least 10 of 12 games and last rd. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Every Thursday G/5 Blitz and Lessons (QC) Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1surcharge. Bring a clock!
to claim prizes. 1/2 bye available b/32 entries. More info: must see 9-SS, 8 pm - 10:15 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ
WWW.lvchess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. 07065. (732) 499-0118. Limited to first 50 entries. EF: $20, members $15. Oct. 21, Dean of Chess Academy G/30
GM Free, $15 deducted from prize. Prizes: 80% of the Entry Fees, 1st, 2nd and See Grand Prix.
Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, 20th annual North American Open
See Grand Prix. top U2200, U2000, 1800, 1600. No re-entry or bye. Entering 10 min. before game, Oct. 21, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads
Dec. 29, North American Blitz (QC)
See Grand Prix.
Dec. 28, North American Open Fischer Random Quad (Not USCF
rated)
See Fischer Random category.
New Hampshire
Oct. 30, Purity Spring Open
See Grand Prix.
Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ)
See Grand Prix.
New Jersey
Geller Quads - First Friday Every Month!
New Jersey Childrens Chess School, 862 DeGraw Ave.,
Forest Hill (Newark), NJ 07104. Open to K-8. 3-RR,
G/30. Reg.: 6:30PM. Rds.: 7-8-8:50PM. Chess classes
meet every Friday 6:30-9PM. Chess camp Geller Kids
meets July & August, day & overnight. Website:
www.kidschesscamp.com. Email: chesscamp1@hotmail.
com. Phone: 973-483-7927.
Bergen Chess Mates (Formerly Dumont Chess Mates)
Sundays 1-6 and Monday Nights 7-11:30. Ridgewood United Methodist Church,
3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. ericmark4@gmail.com, 570-872-6880. Nov. 1, 8, 15, Dean of Chess Academy Non-FIDE Quads
(908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). 3RR, G/90 +30sec/move. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West,
Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more Oct. 26, Dean of Chess Academy G/10 (QC)
Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. $50 to top player in each group. EF:
details. See Grand Prix.
$25 ($15 member). Reg.: 7-7:15pm. Rds.: 7:30pm (1 game per week). MUST
Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, Boardwalk Open Oct. 27, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads BE ABLE TO PLAY ALL GAMES. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.
See Grand Prix. 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ
08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. Trophies Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, Oh No, Not Another Swiss!
Oct. 23, Dean of Chess Academy G/30 to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 4-SS, 40/90, SD/60. Hackettstown Community Cntr, 293 Main St (Rte. 46), Hack-
See Grand Prix. 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details. ettstown, NJ. EF: $12. Prizes (b/16): $60/40/20; $25 U1800, $15 U1500. Reg.:
7-7:30 pm Nov. 1. Rds.: 7:30 pm each Monday. Half-point byes available any
Oct. 23, Hamilton Chess Club Quads Oct. 28, Dean of Chess Academy G/30
3RR 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, See Grand Prix. round; last-round bye must be requested with entry. INFO: Eric Mark, 570-872-
Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all EF: $10. $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9- 6880; ericmark4@gmail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm NJ State Chess Federation, Oct. 28, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads
no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA. NS, NC, W. 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. Nov. 2, 9, 16, Dean of Chess Academy Open Quads
(908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). 3RR, G/90 +30sec/move. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flem-
Oct. 23, $uper $aturday $wiss K-8 and Adult/HS Quads (some Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more ington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station.
noise) details. $50 to top player in each group. EF: $25 ($15 members). IMs and GMs Free!
Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ. Exit #10 off I-287, Easton Ave. Reg.: 7-7:15pm. Rds.: 7:30pm (1 game per week). MUST BE ABLETO PLAY ALL
K-8 Swiss: 5SS, G/30, 4 Sec. K-8, U1500, U1200, U900, U600. $100-50 b/10, Oct. 30, Dean of Chess Academy G/30
See Grand Prix. GAMES. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.
Trophies top 5, Awards to all. If below 5 entries in section it becomes a quad
or merges. EF: $29 by mail or online (entryfeesrus.com), $35 cash at Site. High- Oct. 30, Kens Club Quads (some noise) G/60 Nov. 3, Dean of Chess Academy Wednesday Kids Quads
est lifetime rating is used. New players age 12 get free USCF dues. All regular NOTE VENUE CHANGE: Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset. Exit #10 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ
players get free USCF dues. (see entryfeesrus.com for details). Adult Quads: off I-287 (Easton Ave.). Adults/teens. Reg.: by 10:45 am. 1st Round - 11am, 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. Trophies to
G/60, EF: $20 cash at site, G$$: $50 to $80. Details on website. Reg. to then ASAP. EF: $21 early at entryfeesrus.com or $20 cash at site. Prizes: $50. top player in each quad. EF: $25 ($15 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00
10:45am, starts at 11am. Then ASAP with lunch break. Ken at acn@goes.com or 908-763-6468. & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.
Oct. 24, 4th Sunday G/75 Quads Oct. 30, Kens Kids Club K-8 Swiss Nov. 4, Dean of Chess Academy G/30
3 RR, G/75 t/d5. 1st round 11 am. All the Kings Men Chess & Games Center NOTE VENUE CHANGE: Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset. (Exit #10 See Grand Prix.
(Just 20 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ, 856- off I-287 (Easton Ave). All Cash prizes b/10 per section. Prizes per section Nov. 4, Dean of Chess Academy Thursday Kids Quads
582-8222. EF: $25, members $23. Prizes: $100 1st per quad. Reg.: 10-10:30 increase $20 with each paid entry over 10. Hot Shots: U1700, 4SS G/45, 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876.
onsite, or pre-register at www.YourchessSet.com/quads4. $100-50. Checkmates: U1300, 4SS G/45, $100-50. New Stars: U1000, 5SS (908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $25 ($15 member).
Oct. 24, Dean of Chess Academy Kids Swiss G/30, $100-50. Chess Pirates: U600, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Players highest life- Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more
Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595- time is used. EF: $29 online at entryfeesrus.com. EF: $35 in cash at Hotel. Reg.: details.
0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. 4SS, G/30 for K-1, Primary, by 10:45am. Rds.: 11am then ASAP, with lunch break. Info: Ken at
acn@goes.com or 908-763-6468. Nov. 5-7, 2010 National Youth Action
and Championship Sections. 3SS G/45 for Masters Section. Trophies to See Nationals.
Top 5 in each section,Top 2 Unrated. Sections are divided by grade: K-1, Pri- Oct. 30, Princeton Day School
mary (2-3), Championship (4-12), and Masters (Any rated Over 1000). Pre-Entry: 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each section. Nov. 6, 1st Saturday Scholastic (K-8)
$30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IMs and GMs Free! Medals to all players. Four sections for OVER 1000 begin at 10:15 and must 4 RR, G/45 t/d5. 1st round 11 AM. All the Kings Men Chess & Games Center
Entries online at www.deanofchess.com or to address above by 10/16/10. Reg.: preregister: OVER 1600 (K-12), NEAR MASTERS (K-12 over 1400) and (Just 20 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ, 856-
8:30-9:00am. Rds.: K-1 Section 10am then ASASP. Primary & Championship FUTURE MASTERS (Players K-12 over 1200) G/60, 3 rds. CLOSED (K-12 582-8222. EF: Online $20, members $18. Onsite: $22.50, members $20.
10am, 11am, 12pm. Masters 9am, 10:30am, 12pm. See website for more 1000-1200) G/45 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS. G/30 4 rds. beginning at 12:00 Includes FREE pizza & soda. Prizes: Trophies top 4, medal top K-3. Reg.: 10 -
details. noon. (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), 10:30 onsite, or pre-register at www.YourchessSet.com/kidsswiss.
Oct. 24, Dean of Chess Academy Sunday Swiss RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 Nov. 7, Dean of Chess Academy G/30
See Grand Prix. (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/30 3 See Grand Prix.
rounds. Pre-registration online, pay at the door $35. On-site 11-12 noon $45.
Oct. 24, Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open Info and register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie Waitzkin Nov. 7, Westfield Quads
See Grand Prix. Chessteach@gmail.com. 3RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ. Prizes $50 to first in each
section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m.
Oct. 24, Westfield Quads Oct. 31, Dean of Chess Academy Halloween Swiss! Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchess
3RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ. Prizes $50 to first in each 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ club.com.
section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. AllTrophies
Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub. Nov. 10, Dean of Chess Academy Wednesday Kids Quads
toTop 5. Prizes given out for best costume. Pre-Entry: $20 ($10 DOCA mem- 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ
com. ber) Onsite: $30 ($10 members). IMs and GMs Free! Entries online at 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. Trophies to
Oct. 25, Dean of Chess Academy G/5 U1600 Team Tournament www.deanofchess.com or address above by 10/23/10. Reg.: 10:30-11:00am. top player in each quad. EF: $25 ($15 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00
(QC) Rds.: 11:00, 12:15, and 1:30p. See website for more details. & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.
4SS, G/5. 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes
from the Flemington train station. 4 Player Teams Played in match style format
Oct. 31, Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open Nov. 11, Dean of Chess Academy G/30
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
found at USATE in Parsippany every year. Average of players must be U1600.
Games will not be rated. If you dont have a team you will be put in one on- Oct. 31, Westfield Halloween Quads Nov.11, Dean of Chess Academy Thursday Kids Quads
site. Prizes: 50% of entries to top team, 20% to second. Entry $50 per team 3RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ. Prizes $50 to first in each 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876.
($40 members). Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rds.: 7:35pm & ASAP. See www. section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Special Halloween (908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $25 ($15 member).
deanofchess.com for more details. costume prizes, see Westfield website. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lun- Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more
Oct. 25, Dean of Chess Academy G/10 (QC) naco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com. details.
See Grand Prix. Nov. 1, 8, 15, Dean of Chess Academy FIDE Quads Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 17th Annual Eastern Chess Congress and Sen-
Oct. 25, Its Cool Again G/40 Quad 3RR, G/90 +30sec/move. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, ior (CT)
3-RR, G/40. Sections by rating. Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St., Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. $50 to top player in each group. EF: See Grand Prix.
(Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ. EF: $10. Prize: $25 top in each section. Reg.: 6:30- $30 ($20 members). Reg.: 7-7:15pm. Rds.: 7:30pm (1 game per week). MUST Nov. 13, $uper $aturday $wiss K-8 and Adult/HS Quads (some
7:00 pm, Monday, Oct. 25. Rds.: 7:00 pm, ASAP thereafter. Info: BE ABLE TO PLAY ALL GAMES. See www.deanofchess.com for more details. noise)
Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ. Exit #10 off I-287, Easton Ave.
K-8 Swiss: 5SS, G/30, 4 Sec. K-8, U1500, U1200, U900, U600. $100-50 b/10,
Trophies top 5, Awards to all. If below 5 entries in section it becomes a quad
or merges. EF: $29 by mail or online (entryfeesrus.com), $35 cash at Site. High-
NO TOURNAMENTS IN YOUR AREA? est lifetime rating is used. New players age 12 get free USCF dues. All regular
players get free USCF dues. (see entryfeesrus.com for details). Adult Quads:
G/60, EF: $20 cash at site, G$$: $50 to $80. Details on website. Reg. to
WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE? 10:45am, starts at 11am. Then ASAP with lunch break.
Nov. 13-14, Dean of Chess Academy 40/2, SD1
See Grand Prix.
Do you need to go out of town for tournament play? Would you and others in your area Nov. 14, Greater Philadelphia Elementary Championships (PA)
like the convenience of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one! Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. Sections: K-1, K-
3, K-6; see website for unrated sections.Time Control: 5SS, G/30. EF: $30 online
Its not much work to hold a small tournament, and there is little risk if you use a low- by 11/10; $35 by noon 11/12; $40 on-site from 8:45-9:15. Rds.: 10-11:15-12:40-
1:50-3:00. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools; all players receive a
cost site and avoid guaranteed prizes. You might even make a profit! Either a based-on participation trophy or T-shirt. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. See
Swiss with projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a trophy tournament will vir- www.silverknightschess.com to register.
tually guarantee taking in more in fees than you pay out in prizes. Nov. 14, Westfield Swiss #66 (QC)
Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ. 5SS, G/15 (QC). $425 Guaranteed
The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the annual rating supplement and $125, $60 under 2101, under 1851, under 1601, under 1351 $60 each. EF: $35,
$25 members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-3:25-4:05-4:45-5:30 p.m. Info:Todd
have access to the TD/Affiliate area of our website. Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD)
Remember, you can both run and play in a small event. Many of them wouldnt be held See Maryland.
if the organizer/TD couldnt play. Nov. 20, Greater Philadelphia Middle School/High School Champi-
onships (PA)
WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Joan DuBois at joandubois@uschess.org. Horsham Community Center, 1025 Horsham Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. Sections:
Well be glad to help you be part of the promotion of American chess! K-12, K-8, K-12 U/1000. Time Control: 4SS, G/60. EF: $30 online by 11/17; $35
by noon 11/19; $40 on-site from 9:00-9:30. Rds.: 10-12:15-2:15-4:15. Prizes:
trophies to top individuals & schools. Free game analysis by NM Adam
Weissbarth. Winner of K-12 is seeded into Greater Philadelphia Junior Invi-
tational. See www.silverknightschess.com to register. Oct. 16, 2010 Jefferson County Open & Closed Chess Champi- Nov. 13, Utica Four Seasons Fall
onship 4SS Rds.: 1&2 G/60, Rds.: 3&4 G/90. MVCC IT Building (Exit 31 I90, South on
Nov. 20, Kings Chess Club Quads
4 Rds-SS, G/75. American Red Cross, 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601. E. Genesee, Left Pleasant St (Memorial Pkwy), L on Sherman). EF: $30. Prizes
Morning quads and afternoon quads. G/30, K-12. Bethlehem Church, 758
Sponsored by the Watertown Chess Club. $175 Prize fund b/16 total paid b/20: $200, 125, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Ent:
Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40. Arrive
entries. $100-$25, 2 class at $25. Reg.: 8:30-9:15 AM, Rds.: 9:30 AM, 12:15, Joe Ball (315) 436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP.
by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Beth-
3 and 5:30 PM. EF: $23 pre-registered & $25 at door, send to Don Klug, 518
lehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-3988, rwm@ Nov. 14, Marshall CC Sunday G/30 Action
Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601. 315-785-8800. Chess Magnet School JGP.
fambright.com. 5SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members
A State Championship Event! Oct. 16, Marshall Saturday U1800 $20. ($360 b/24): 120-70-50, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Rds.: 12-1:30-2:45-4-
Nov. 21, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship 4SS, G45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20) $120- 5:20pm. One bye available, request at entry.
5SS, G/30. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. 70-50, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45AM. Rds.:
1-2:45-4:30-6:15. Note: Only one bye available, request at entry. Nov. 16, Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. Johns Masters)
Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Garden State Park- See Grand Prix.
way exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! MORE TROPHIES!!! Oct. 16-17 or 17, Marshall October Grand Prix
Grades K-6; Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams - top 3 from each Nov. 18, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
See Grand Prix.
school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal! Grades 7-12: Trophies 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC:
to top 10 individuals, top 5 teams; Rds.: 10am and ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/13, $55 Oct. 18-Dec. 20, Nassau Championship 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20,
at site. USCF mem reqd. Reg.: 8-9:00am. After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: See Grand Prix. specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-
732 259-3881, hsprechman@characterkings.org. Ent: Please make checks 50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by
Oct. 19, Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. Johns Masters) 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-
payable to NJSCF and send to NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries See Grand Prix.
must include name, grade school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mail- 9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under
ing address, phone number & entry fee, please include email address. The 1st Oct. 21, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 10 min. before game.
Place player and team from NJ in each grade will be recognized as the NJ Cham- 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD)
pion for that grade! Chess sets and boards will be provided! Please bring a 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF: $30, Club membs $20, See Maryland.
chess clock! specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-
50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by Nov. 20, Marshall Saturday U1800
Nov. 21, Westfield Quads 4SS, G45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20) $120-
8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-
3RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ. Prizes $50 to first in each 70-50, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45AM. Rds.:
9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under
section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. 1-2:45-4:30-6:15. Note: Only one bye available, request at entry.
10 min. before game.
Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.
com. Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, Boardwalk Open (NJ) Nov. 20-21, 7th annual New England Scholastic Championships (CT)
See Grand Prix. See Connecticut.
Nov. 22, Dean of Chess Academy G/10 (QC)
See Grand Prix. Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, Marshall Amateur Championship/Jerry Simon Nov. 20-21 or 21, Marshall November Grand Prix
Memorial See Grand Prix.
Nov. 26, National Chess Congress Under 13 Novice (PA) 5SS, 30/90, SD/60, open to U2200/unr. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St., NYC. 212-
See Pennsylvania. Nov. 21, Binghamton Monthly Tourney
477-3716. EF: $35, members $20. ($$400 b/24): 150-100-50, U2000 $51, FREE USCF ONLINE MEMBERSHIP ($34 VALUE, call for details) WITH
Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, 41st annual National Chess Congress (PA) U1800 $49. Top 10 finishers (plus ties) with plus scores will be eligible to pay ENTRY FEE. 4 ROUND SS, GAME/60. Reg.: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM. ENTRY: $30
See Grand Prix. for and enter the Marshall CC Championship on October 29 (otherwise, 2200 Cash only on site. Please register in advance if possible. (Checks payable to
rating reqd). Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. 2 options: 3-day, rds 7pm Fri., 12n, 5:30pm Cordiscos Corner Store.) Rounds: 9:15, 11:45, 2:15, 4:30. Prizes: b/20. Open
Nov. 28, Westfield Quads Sat., 12n, 5:30pm Sun; 2-day (rd. 1 G/45), Reg.: 9:15-9:45am, Rd. 1 10am Sat-
3RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ. Prizes $50 to first in each Section. 1st- $175, 2nd - $95, 3rd- $50.Trophies 1st - 3rd. Under 1700. 1st- $80,
urday, merge rd. 2. One bye avail, request by rd. 3. No reentries. Chess 2nd- $40. Trophies 1st - 4th. Please bring clocks. Cordiscos Chess Center. 308
section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Magnet School JGP.
Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub. Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. jcordisco@stny.rr.com.
com. Oct. 24 Binghamton Monthly Tourney Nov. 26, National Chess Congress Under 13 Novice (PA)
FREE USCF ONLINE MEMBERSHIP ($34 VALUE, call for details) WITH See Pennsylvania.
Nov. 29, Need for Speed G/10, G/5 (QC) ENTRY FEE. 4 ROUND SS, GAME/60. Reg.: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM. ENTRY: $30
5- or 6-round SS (depending on entries) G/10. Hackettstown Community Cen- Cash only on site. Please register in advance if possible. (Checks payable to Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, 41st annual National Chess Congress (PA)
ter, 293 Main St. (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ. EF: $7. Prizes (b/16): $35/20/10, Cordiscos Corner Store.) Rounds: 9:15, 11:45, 2:15, 4:30. Prizes: b/20. Open See Grand Prix.
$10 each U1800, U1500. $2 entry RR or SS G/5 tournament to follow; 50%, 30%, Section. 1st- $175, 2nd - $95, 3rd- $50.Trophies 1st - 3rd. Under 1700. 1st- $80,
20% of EFs to places 1-3. Reg.: 7 pm. Rds.: 7:30, ASAP. INFO: Eric Mark, (570) Nov. 27, Marshall Saturday U1600
2nd- $40. Trophies 1st - 4th. Please bring clocks. Cordiscos Chess Center. 308 4SS, G45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20) $120-
872-6880, ericmark4@gmail.com. Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. jcordisco@stny.rr.com. 70-50, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45AM. Rds.:
Nov. 30, Dean of Chess Academy G/10 (QC) Oct. 28, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! 1-2:45-4:30-6:15. Note: Only one bye available, request at entry.
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Nov. 27-28 or 28, Marshall November U2300
Dec. 5, Westfield Quads Oct. 29-31, Nov. 6-7, 2010 Marshall Chess Club Championship 4SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $45,
3RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ. Prizes $50 to first in each See Grand Prix. Members $25. ($360 b/24) $120-70-50, U2000/unr $65, U1700 $55. Reg: ends
section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds 12:30-5:30 PM each day; 1 day, (Rds
Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub. Oct. 31, New York City Chess Inc. Scholastic Chess Tournaments 1-2 G/30) 10-11:15 AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes,
com. 4 round Swiss, G/30 (notation required in Championship Sections). Reg.: 9- request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. Chess
9:30am. EF: $30 online, $40 onsite. 4 Sections, Championship: Accommodates Magnet School JGP.
Dec. 11-12, 2nd Annual Delaware Valley Open Championship (PA) the newly rated, young player...USCF rating under 1000. Championship 1:
See Grand Prix. Accommodates the more advanced tournament player...USCF rating over 1000. Dec. 2, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!
Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International Novice: Accommodates our youngest novice players, providing a competitive, See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. fun and exciting Tournament environment that will increase the appetite to Dec. 2-30, Marshall CC Thursday Members-Only Swiss
become better and better... Pre K, K, 1. Novice 1: Accommodates slightly more 5SS, G/120. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to members only. EF: $20.
Dec. 26-28 or 27-28, 29th Empire City Open (NY) advanced novice players, who have a more complete understanding of the game
See Grand Prix. ($$300 b/20): $120-70-50, U2000 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7pm each
of chess...2,3,4. Medals and Trophies for ALL Participants. Register online Thursday. Byes ok, limit 2, request by round 3. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Feb. 26-27, 44th annual New York State Scholastic Championships at http://chessnyc.com/scholastic/chess-tournaments-nyc. Call 212.475.8130.
(NY) New York City Chess Inc., http://chessnyc.com/. Dec. 4, New York December Action!
See New York. See Grand Prix.
Nov. 1-29, Marshall Monday Under 1600
Dec. 4, Syracuse Winter Open
New Mexico 5SS, G/90. Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC 212 477-3716. EF: $40, mem-
bers $20. ($300 b/20): $120-70-50, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7 PM 4SS Rds. 1-2: G/60, Rds. 3-4: G/90. Syracuse University, Carnegie Hall,
Nov. 6-7, New Mexico Open each Monday. Byes OK, limit 2, request by rd 3. Chess Magnet School JGP. Rm. 222 (Fr. 81N, Ex 690E, Ex 14, S onTeal to Columbus, L. E Genesee, R. West-
Rio Rancho Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Lane SE. Co-Spon- cott, R. Euclid, to Park Check Pt. 3rd right. Fr 81S, Ex E Adams, R on E Adams,
sored by the Meadowlark Chess Group and the New Mexico Chess Organization. Nov. 3-Dec. 1, Marshall CC Under 2000 Wednesday Swiss R on Comstock, R Euclid, to Park Check Pt, 3rd right). EF: $30. Prizes
5/SS. Sat. G/2 Sun. 30/90 SD/60. Rds.: 9-2-6:30, 8:30-2:30. EF: Open $35, 5SS, 30/90,SD/1, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. (b/20): $200, 125, 75, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:15-
U1800 $30, U1400 $25. Rated U1100 playing in U1400 $20. $$: b/80: Open $250- ($$300 b/20): $120-70-50, U1700 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7 PM each 5:30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Lane, Minoa, NY 13116. Chess Magnet School
$125-$75, U1800 $175-$100-$50, U1400 $120-$60-$30, Best U1100 $30. Wednesday. Byes OK, limit 2, request by Round 3. Chess Magnet School JGP. JGP.
Unrated eligible only for 50% of prize except in Open. Bye: one 1/2 pt. request Nov. 4, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
prior Rd 1. 2010 NM State Championship plaques to best finish by NM res-
Dec. 5, 8th Annual NY December Under 13 Open!
4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 4-SS, G/30, open to all born after 12/5/97. Chess Center at Marshall Chess
ident man & woman in Open. Reg.: Sat. 88:30. Late fee $10 if received after 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF: $30, Club membs $20, Club, 23 West 10th St., bet. 5-6 Ave., NYC: 845-569-9969. May be limited to 1st
11/4. $5 Family discount after one full price entry. NMCO Annual meeting & elec- specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100- 52 entries. 2 Sections. 1. Open, EF: $32 postmarked by 11/26. 2. Novice, for
tions Sun 2pm. Pay to NMCO, Box 4215, Albuq. 87196. Info: directions & entry 50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by Under 1000 or Unrated, EF: $31 mailed by 11/26. Both, EF: $30 online at
form: nmchess.org. Recommended Motel, SUPER 8, 4100 Barbara Ln. SE 505- 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15- www.chesscenter.cc by 12/2, $35 by phone at 845-496-2191 by 12/2, $40
896-8888 ask for chess rate. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. 9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under at site, Club members $10 less ($10 fee for refunds). Trophies to top 10, top
Feb. 25-27, Southern Rocky Fide Open 10 min. before game. Unr, top 3 teams (top 3 scorers from same school) each section. 8 weeks free
See Grand Prix. Nov. 11, 4 Rated Games Tonight! entry to 1st, 4 weeks free to 2nd each section. Speed playoff for 4-0. Limit of
4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 2 byes, commit by 11:30. On-site reg. ends 9:30 am. Rds.: 10-11:30-12:45-2 pm.
New York 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF: $30, Club membs $20, Ent: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. List USCF ID,
Oct. 1-Nov. 19, 2010 Queens Chess Club Championship specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100- rating, section, school/grade, DOB.
See Grand Prix. 50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by Dec. 5, NEW Sunday Sliding Scale Quads!
8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15- 3-RR, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St., NYC: 212-477-
Oct. 9, Jenifer Woods Memorial 9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under
See Grand Prix. 3716. EF: Master $35, Expert $30, A $25, U1800 $20. $$ (all EFs returned less
10 min. before game. $36 per quad). Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30. NO FREE ENTRIES!!
Oct. 14-Nov. 18, Long Island CC Fall Open & Scholastic Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 17th Annual Eastern Chess Congress and Sen- No phone entry!
(no round 11/11) 5SS, G/90 (Schol. G/30). United Methodist Church, 470 East ior (CT)
Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. OPEN (G/90): 2 sections: Main: U- Dec. 5, Sunday Under 1400 Action!
See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/30. Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10 St., between 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-
2300/unr. $(b/20): $150-100. Top U-1800, U-1500 $70 ea. EF: $35. Reserve:
U-1400/unr. $(b/10): $100-75. Top U-1200 $60. EF: $25. SCHOLASTIC (G/30, Nov. 13, Marshall CC Saturday G/60 477-3716, for Under 1400 or unrated. EF $30, Club Members $20, specified
open to K-12): 2 sections: Adv.: U-1800/unr. Beg.: U-1200/unr. Both: EF: 4SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($360 b/24) Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$200 b/20 paid: $100-60-40, $60
$25. Medals to top 3 in ea. section. ALL: Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no adv. ent., non- $120-70-50, 1700-1999/unr $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: limit to unr. Reg. ends 3:45 pm. Rds.: 4-5:15-6:45-8 pm. No advance entries.
LICC members +$10. Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Info: 11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Note: Only one bye available, request Dec. 6-Jan. 3, Marshall Monday Under 1600
www.lichessclub.com. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP. at entry. 5SS, G/90. Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC 212 477-3716. EF: $40, mem-
trophy to winner of each quad. See www.silverknightschess.com to register. See Grand Prix. all teams. Ribbons for Positive Scores. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am, R1 10:00 am, all
others ASAP. Mail Registrations to above address.
Nov. 12, Friday Night Action #23
4SS, G/30. Belmont Park Classroom, 200 Anderson Rd., King of Prussia, PA
19406. EF: $20 online; $30 on-site 6:30-6:45. Rds.: 7:00, then ASAP. Prizes:
Rhode Island Nov. 13, Scholastic Turkey Tournament
5SS, G/30 no delay. EF: $15 if p/m by 11/06/10, after: $30. Sloan Creek
$100 to 1st, $50 to 1st in lower half. Register at www.silverknightschess.com. Oct. 2 & Oct. 30, BK Tournaments for Kids Chess Club, Sloan Creek Middle School, 440 Country Club Rd., Fairview,TX 75069.
Registration limited to first 24 players. Reg.: online at: www.richess.org. Email: rhodeislandchess@yahoo.com. (401) Six Sections: Primary K-3rd U300, Primary K-3rd Open, 4th - 12th U500; 4th
359-1602. - 12th - U800, 4th - 12th Open and Not-to-be Rated Section. Individual tro-
Nov. 13, 9th Annual Horizons for Youth Scholastic Fall Chess Tour- phies each section: 1st - 3rd Place Trophies and 4th Place winner in each
nament Oct. 16, 4th Max Malyuta Memorial
4SS, G/60. Blackstone Chess Academy, 250 Main St. Suite B3, Pawtucket, RI section receives a frozen Turkey! 1st - 3rd Place Team Trophies based on
5SS, G/30. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Main Cam-
02860. Sections & Prizes: $500 b/35: OPEN, U2000, U1600. EF: $25 advance cumulative scores of all rated sections. Reg.: 8:00 - 8:45 am. Rd. 1 at 9:00 am.
pus, College Center Building, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: 7:30-8:45am, Rds.:
by 10/14, $30 at site. All proceeds donated to top RI High School boy & girl to All others ASAP. Fun Side Events! SmokedTurkey Drumsticks & Potato Bar! Con-
9:30, 11, 12:30, 2, 3:30. Rated Section Age 18 and under. Non-Rated Sections
play in nationals. Reg.: 9-9:30. Rd. 1 at 9:30. Entries after 9:30 get 1/2 point tact: 972-658-8537 or email SloanCreekChess@aol.com for more information.
ages 14 and under. EF: $30 postmarked by November 10th, $35 later & on site.
Prizes: Rated-Trophies-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, bye. Ent: RI Chess, P.O. Box 40604, Providence, RI 02940. NO EMAIL entries. A State Championship Event!
UNR. Non-RatedTrophies b/o age. For rated section, please bring chess equip- Reg. online: www.rhodeislandchess.org. Site Directions: www.blackstone Nov. 13-14, 14th Annual Texas Collegiate Championships
ment. Random draw prizes between rounds. Ent: Online reg: forms at chess.com. More info: (401) 837-1302. 5SS, G/90, 30 sec inc., Salon Casia, EDBC, Univ ofTexas at Brownsville, 80 Fort
www.northampton.edu/Community-Programs/Horizons-For-Youth/Special- Nov. 20, 2010 Rhode Island Open Brown, Brownsville,TX 78520. Hotel info will be posted on www.texaschess.org/.
Events-and-Partnerships.htm or call Horizons for Youth at 610-861-4120. 4SS, Rd 1&2, G/60 Rd 3&4, G/75. New England Institute of Technology, 2500 Open to any college players; however, only Texas Colleges can be Texas
Please print and mail form with payment (CC or check) to Horizons for Youth, Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886. Sections & Prizes: $1000 b/40 Open, U1900, Collegiate Champions. Plaques to top 10 individuals & top 5 teams (top
3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Info: Maudell 610-861-4120, U1500.Trophies each section. EF: $35 Advance by 11/18, $45 at site. Reg.: 8:45- three players added for team scores, minimum of two, no more than two
Scott Zrinski (TD), sazrinski@gmail.com or Bruce Davis (Chief TD), 9:15 Rd 1 at 9:30 prompt. Entries after 9:30 get 1/2 point bye. Ent: RI Chess, teams per school). EF: $35 if p/m by 11/5, $45 after 11/5 or on site. Onsite
BDavis@lehighvalleychess.org. PO Box 40604, Providence, RI 02940. Site tel. (401) 837-1302. Register online: registration, Sat 11/13 7:30-8:30am may require 1/2-pt bye for 1st Rd. Rds.:
www.richess.org. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Sat 9-1:30-6:00; Sun 9:00-1:30. One 1/2-pt bye available any round if requested
Nov. 13, MasterMinds CC 2nd Saturday Swiss/Open Quads before end of rd 2. FIDE Rated, FIDE rules. Entries: Make checks payable to
Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. 2 events. Quads:
3RR, 40/80, SD/30. EF: $20 cash on site only, Perfect score winner $50 else South Carolina Texas Chess Association, mail to: 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City,TX 77573.
Info: flguadalupe@aol.com, (713) 530-7820. FIDE. NS, NC, W.
$40. Rds.: 10-2-5. Scholastic Swiss: EF $15, ASAP $5 recd by Thursday Oct. 30, 2010 Greenville Scholastic Open
before, $25 at the door. 3 sections: Open 3SS, G/60, Rds.: 10-12:30-3; 1st, (12 trophies and Participation Medal for All) 5 SS, G/30. EF: $10, $15 if A State Championship Event!
2nd, 3rd, top under 1200, top unrated; U1100 -1st, 2nd, 3rd, top under 800, received after Oct 26th. Trophies to 1st-3rd for each 4 divs. K-2; K-4; K-6; K- Nov. 13-14, 14th Annual Texas K-12 Championships
top unrated & U750K-6 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, top under 600, top under 400, top unrated 8. Div. may be adjusted if needed. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 5 Rds; Rd1 9:10; Site: 6SS, Rds 1-3 G/45, Rds 4-6 G/60, Veterans Memorial HS, 4550 US Military Hwy
4SS, G/40. Rds.: 10, 11:45, 2, 3:45. 1st & 2nd school & club trophies. All Reg. St. Marys Catholic School, 101 Hampden Ave., Greenville, SC 29601. Registra- 281, Brownsville,TX 78521. Hotel info will be posted on www.texaschess.org/.
ends 9:30am. Free parking on site! Ent: MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., tion form at www.greenvillechessopen.info. The K-12 is open to TX residents or players attending Texas schools. 13
Philadelphia, PA 19119. Checks made payable to MasterMinds CC. Info: Bradley separate tournaments, one per grade.Trophies to top 10 indiv. & top 5 teams
Crable, 215-844-3881, info@mastermindschess.org or www.mastermindschess. Tennessee (top three players added for team scores, minimum of two, no more than two
teams per school per grade). EF: $35 if p/m by 11/5, $45 after 11/5 or on site.
org.
Oct. 9, National Chess Day! Onsite registration, Sat 11/13 7:30-8:30am may require 1/2-pt bye for 1st Rd.
Nov. 14, Greater Philadelphia Elementary Championships Open and U1200. 4SS, G/60 Open; 5SS G/30 U1200; EF Open $20 On-Site, and Rds.: Sat 9:30-12:00-2:00-4:00; Sun 10:00-1:00. One 1/2-pt bye available any
Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. Sections: K-1, K- MCC Membership $15 anytime. EF: U1200 $15 on site, and MCC Membership round if requested before end of rd 2. Entries: Make checks payable to Texas
3, K-6; see website for unrated sections.Time Control: 5SS, G/30. EF: $30 online $10 anytime. Prizes: 1st open $100, 2nd Open $50, and 1st U1600 $50, U1200: Chess Association, mail to: 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Info:
by 11/10; $35 by noon 11/12; $40 on-site from 8:45-9:15. Rds.: 10-11:15-12:40- Trophies to top 3. Site: Hampton Inn, 962 South Shady Grove Rd., Memphis, flguadalupe@aol.com, (713) 530-7820. NS, NC, W.
1:50-3:00. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools; all players receive a TN 38120. Hotel reservations: (901) 762-0056. Entries: Memphis Chess Club
participation trophy or T-shirt. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. See Inc., PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187-0864. www.memphischess.com, gpy- Nov. 27-28, Thanksgiving Benefit
www.silverknightschess.com to register. lant@gmail.com. Hornbeak Bldg, 2nd floor, 4450 Medical Dr., San Antonio,TX 78229. 4SS, 30/90,
SD/60. Fundraiser to benefit five area school clubs, to be announced in Jan.
Nov. 14, PCL November Quick Quads (QC) Oct. 10, Memphis Fall Chess Festival 2011. $$1,100 b/40, 2 sections. Open: $250-150, U2100 $100, U1900 $100.
3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA See Grand Prix. Reserve (U1800): $150-100, U1700 $100, U1500 $75, U1300/unr. $75. Unr. may
15213. EF: $10, $7 juniors. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. Rds.: 11:30am- play for top Open prizes or U1300/unr. only. EF: $30 if recd by 11/24, $35 at
Noon-12:30pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. Oct. 16, 2010 October Chess Festival #2 (QC)
USCF Quick rated! 3 sections: Open, U1200, and Unrated. G/29, 4 SS. Reg.: 9- site. Junior (18/under) or Senior (65+) entry (count 2/3 toward based-on):
Nov. 20, 2010 Gobbler Grand Prix 9:30 am. Round 1 starts at 10am. Lunch break at 12-1pm. Rds.: 10-11-1-2. EF: $20 by 11/24, $25 at site. Reg.: 11 am.-12:30 p.m., Rds. 1-6, 10-3. Half-pt. bye
See Grand Prix. $15 (MCC members $10). Prizes:Trophies to 1st in each section and free pizza any one rd., notice before rd. 2. Entries: SACC, POB 501, Helotes, TX 78023.
and soda for all participants. Site: Hampton Inn, 962 South Shady Grove Rd., Donations payble to SACC with Chess Sponsors Award in memo blank. Info:
Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD)
Memphis, TN 38120. Hotel reservations: (901) 762-0056. Entries: Memphis www.sanantoniochess.com, 210-695-2324. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School
See Maryland.
Chess Club Inc., PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187-0864. www.memphis JGP.
Nov. 20, 2010 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) chess.com, gpylant@gmail.com. Jan. 7-9 or 8-9, 2011 1st Annual Austin Chess Club Championship
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 30, Heart of Tennessee Open See Grand Prix.
Nov. 20, Greater Philadelphia Middle School/High School Champi- See Grand Prix.
onships
Horsham Community Center, 1025 Horsham Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. Sections:
Nov. 27, 50th Mid-South Open Vermont
3 sections: G/60 (4 rds) and G/30 (7 rds) and U1200 G/45 (4 rds), EF: $20 ($15 Nov. 6-7, Vermont Open
K-12, K-8, K-12 U/1000.Time Control: 4SS, G/60. EF: $30 online by 11/17; $35
MCC members). Prizes: G/30-$100-$75-$25; 1st G/60-$100-$75-$25 guaran- See Grand Prix.
by noon 11/19; $40 on-site from 9:00-9:30. Rds.: 10-12:15-2:15-4:15. Prizes:
teed prizes. U1200:Trophies toTop 3. Free blitz tournament for all entries after
trophies to top individuals & schools. Free game analysis by NM Adam Nov. 6, 7, V.O. Side Tourneys
last rd! ($10 for blitz only), unrated g/5, trophy for 1st. Registration 11/27:
Weissbarth. Winner of K-12 is seeded into Greater Philadelphia Junior Invi- Courtyard Marriott, 309 Court St. (Route 7), Middlebury, VT 05753; 802-388-
8-9:30am. Rds.: Rounds (G/60): 10-1-3-5. Rounds (G/30): 10-11-1-2-3-4-5.
tational. See www.silverknightschess.com to register. 7600. Saturday U1450, 4SS, G/60. EF: $21 if recd by 11/4, $26 later. Rds.:
Rounds (G/45) 10 and as soon as possible. Site: Hampton Inn, 962 South Shady
A State Championship Event! Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. Hotel reservations: (901) 762-0056. Entries: 10-12:30-3:30-6. VCA meeting 8:45 p.m. Sunday U1700, 3SS, G/60. EF: $18
Nov. 20-21, 2010 Welsh S. White PA State Senior Championship Memphis Chess Club Inc., PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187-0864. if recd by 11/4, $23 later. Rds.: 10-12:30-3:30. Both, prizes of cash and mer-
5SS, G/120. Wm Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA www.memphischess.com, gpylant@gmail.com. chandise. Reg.: 8:40-9:40 a.m. Ent: Parker Montgomery, PO Box 831, Middlebury,
15213. Open to ages 50 & Up. $$ (420G): 120-80, Ages 65 & Up $70, U1800 VT 05753-0831; 802-877-6336 (home); greenmonty@earthlink.net. W.
$60, U1600 $50, U1400 $40.Trophies to Champion &Top Ages 65 & Up. EF: $30 Texas Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ)
by 11/12, $40 later, PSCF required $5, OSA. Reg.: 9-9:30. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 10- Oct. 16-17, Dallas Amateur and Novice See Grand Prix.
2:30. Info: 412-908-0286. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., 5SS, G/120. Dallas CC, 200 S Cottonwood Dr. Ste B, Richardson, TX 75080. EF:
Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245. W. $30 ($25 Jr/Sr/Hcap), plus $5 non-DCC mbr fee. $$ Prizes based on entries Virginia
Nov. 26, National Chess Congress Under 13 Novice 60 % returned. Amateur: Open to U1800. Novice: Open to U1400 and unrated. Arlington Chess Clubs Last Friday Action
5SS, G/35 in one section, open to under 1000 or unrated born after 11/26/97. Reg.: 9:45-10:15am. Rds.: 10:45-3:10-7:16, 10:45-3:10. Two half-point Byes if On the last Friday of each month, the ACC sponsors an action tournament (dates
Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia City Center (see National Chess Congress). EF: $25 requested before rd 2 (and if requested before receiving a full point bye). Ent: found on our website: http://members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/). 3SS
online at chesstour.com by 11/22 or mailed by 11/18, $40 at site. Special 1 Dallas Chess Club, see address above. Info: 214-632-9000, info@ dal- G/30. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Held concurrently with club
year USCF dues if paid with entry, including paper magazine: Scholastic $15, laschess.com. NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP. ladder. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arling-
Young Adult $20. Trophies to top 5, top 2 each Under 800, Under 600, Under Oct. 16-17, Dallas Open ton, VA 22202. Reg.: 7:00-8:15. Rd 1: 8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no
400, Unrated. Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. 12, 1:45, 3:15, 4:45, 6:30. Unofficial See Grand Prix. advance entries, cash only. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W, NS.
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Half point bye available
rd 1. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. NO Oct. 23, Many Springs Open 36 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Arlington Chess Club Friday Night USCF Rat-
REFUNDS; advance entries who withdraw without play may apply fee towards 4R SS, G/45, 5 second time delay. North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand ing Ladder
a future tournament. Ave., North Richland Hills, TX 76180. Rd 1: 9:15, others ASAP. EF: $15, add $5 30/90 SD/1. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd.,
On-Site, 80% of entry fees returned as prizes. Reg.: On-Site Entry 9:00-9:15; Arlington, VA 22203. Player with most monthly points - $50 and most total points
Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, 41st annual National Chess Congress Entry by Mail: Tarrant County Chess Club, c/o Tom Crane, 6833 Greenleaf Dr., March - December wins $50. Must Join Club to play ($50 Adult, $40 U18) check
See Grand Prix. North Richland Hills, TX 76182. Additional information: Tom Crane 817-296- web to make sure we are open each week - members.cox.net/ arlingtonchess-
Nov. 27, National Chess Congress Fischer Random Quad (Not USCF 4287 or tcrane5000@yahoo.com. NS, NC, W. club/ladder.htm. Ladder has been running for over 45 years, now win money
Rated) too! Contact: Adam Chrisney for info: Chrisney2@gmail.com. No advance
Nov. 5-7, SPICE Cup FIDE Rated Open entries, sign up for ladder weekly by 8pm, games start 8:15pm. Future monthly
See Fischer Random category. 6SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 806- events will appear a month in advance here. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Dec. 5, PCL December Quick Quads (QC) 742-7742. FIDE/USCF rated One Section $2,000 based on 40 paid entries:
3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, $1000-$500-250-150-100 Open to all FIDE rated players and USCF 1600 and Oct. 9, National Chess Day Scholastic Quads
PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am, Rds.: 11:30am- higher. Limit to the first 50 registrants! Reg.: 9-10:30am 11/5. Rds.: 11/5 Montessori School of McLean, 1711 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101. Time Con-
Noon-12:30pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W. 11am and 4pm 11/6 10 am and 3 pm 11/7 9 am and 2 pm No byes in the final trol: G/30. EF: $20 online by 10/6; $25 by noon 10/8; $30 on-site from
2 rounds. Entry Fees: US players with FIDE rating $50 / without FIDE rating 1:30-1:45. Check-in is MANDATORY for all pre-registered players, and must be
Dec. 11-12, 2nd Annual Delaware Valley Open Championship $75 if recd by November 2. $25 more on site. Titled players and foreign FIDE complete by 1:50. Players that have not checked in by 1:50 will not be placed
See Grand Prix. rated players free, $50 deducted from prize. Check payable to:TexasTech SPICE, in a quad, even if they signed up in advance. Rds.: 2:00pm, then ASAP. Prizes:
Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ) Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409. Chess Magnet School JGP. trophy to winner of each quad. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.
See Grand Prix. Nov. 6, Ed Gurukul-Plano Thanksgiving Scholastic Oct. 30, Halloween Gambit
4504 Legacy Drive, Ste 100, Plano, TX 75024, 214-635-6214, tourna- 4SS, G/30. Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6630 Brawner St., McLean,
Dec. 26-28 or 27-28, 29th Empire City Open (NY)
ment@edgurukul.com. 5 sections: K-1, K-3 Primary Open, Elem U500, Elem VA 22101. Sections: K-6 U/500, K-12 U/900, K-12 Champ. EF: $25 online by
See Grand Prix.
Open, MS-HS Open/USCF Not Required for K-1, K-3 Sections, 5 Rounds-G/30. Wed; $35 on-site 12:00-12:30. Rds.: 1:00, then ASAP. Prizes: trophies to top
Jan. 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 43rd annual Liberty Bell Open EF: $ 20 if received by 11.01.2010, Else $30. Trophies:Top 3 each section, over- individuals & schools; T-shirts to best costumes! Free game analysis by NM.
See www.silverknightschess.com to register. ers from the same school. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete See Grand Prix.
rules and to register.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, Arlington Chess Club Friday Night USCF Rating Lad- Oct. 30-31, Greg Knutson Memorial
der Nov. 24-28, 1st DOTMLPFI Invitational 5SS, Rds. 1,2 G/120, Rds. 3-5 45/2, SD/1. Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 3841
30/90 SD/1. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., 9RR, 40/90; G/30+30sec./m. DOTMLPFI, Inc., 1591 Dahlia Dr., Ste. 103, Vir- E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704. 608-244-2481. Hotel Rates $69 men-
Arlington, VA 22203. Player with most monthly points - $50 and most total points ginia Beach, VA 23453. U2200 10 player FIDE-rated closed event. $$G tion chess. EF: $19 if received by 10/27. $25 at site. Cab drivers may subtract
March - December wins $50. Must Join Club to play ($50 Adult, $40 U18) check 400+plaque-200; U2000: 300-100. EF: $100; $50 rebate if complete all 9 $5. $$GTD: 1st $140, 2nd $120, A $90. B $80, C $70, D $60, U1200 $50, Unr
web to make sure we are open each week - members.cox.net/ arlingtonchess- games. No byes. belke_tom@dotmlpfi.com. For details: http://mysite. $40. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7; 10, 3:30. Reg.: 9-9:30. Entries: Guy Hoffman PO Box
club/ladder.htm. Ladder has been running for over 45 years, now win money verizon.net/eschlich. NS, NC, W. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP. 259822, Madison, WI 53725. Info: schachfuhrer@hotmail.com. A WCA Tour
too! Contact: Adam Chrisney for info: Chrisney2@gmail.com. No advance Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, 41st annual National Chess Congress (PA) event. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
entries, sign up for ladder weekly by 8pm, games start 8:15pm. Future monthly See Grand Prix. Nov. 6-7, 2010-2011 Wisconsin Junior Open
events will appear a month in advance here. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Dec. 4-5, Fairfax Open Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St.,
Nov. 6-7, 15th Annual Northern Virginia Open See Grand Prix. Oshkosh, WI 54901. Open to youth born after 11/6/1989. In 4 Sections, Open:
See Grand Prix. 5SS, G/120, EF: $15 in advance by 11/2; $20 at site. Prizes: Top 5, Top 3 each
Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ) 1300, 1200 and 1100, Top 4 Under 1100 and Top 3 Unrated. Reserve (Under
Nov. 13, Kingstowne Quad #69/Action-Plus #41 See Grand Prix.
Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 1100 or Unrated): 5SS, G/120, EF: $14 in advance by 11/2; $19 at site.
Prizes:Top 5,Top 3 each 900, 800, 700, Under 700 and top four Unrated. Non-
22315. 2 Events. Quad #69: 3RR G/100. EF: $10 if received by 11/10, $15 at
site. Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 3-0 score, else
Washington Rated Beginners Grade 7-12: 5SS, G/120, Open to Grades 7-12. EF: $11 in
silver; bronze to 2nd. Rds.: 11-3-7. Action-Plus #41: 5SS G/45. EF: $15 if Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, Washington Class Championships advance by 11/2; $16 at site. Prizes:Top 5 places,Top 3 Grade 7-9. Non-Rated
received by 11/10, $20 at site. Prizes $$250 b/20: $100-60, U1800-U1400- See Grand Prix. Beginners Grade K-6: 5SS, G/120, Open to Grades K-6. EF: $10 in advance
Unr. each $30. Rds.: 11-1-3-5-7. Both: Reg. 9:30-10:45. Ent (checks payable by 11/2; $15 at site. Prizes: Top 5 places, Top 3 Grade K-3. ALL: Reg.: 11/6,
Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, 20th annual North American Open (NV) 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca
to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. e-mail (info only): See Grand Prix.
dm407_92@hotmail.com. W (please give 48-hour notice if needed). Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before
11/5) mike.nietman@charter.net. HR: 920-424-1106 $35 double (dorm room)
Nov. 13, Scholastic Quads #2
Montessori School of McLean, 1711 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101. Time Con-
West Virginia (Mention Chess). www.wischess.org. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
trol: G/30. EF: $20 online by Wed; $30 on-site from 1:30-1:45. Check-in is Oct. 16, Mountaineer Open Nov. 6-7, WCA Veterans Tournament
4SS, G/75, Morgantown Chess Club, 100 Cobun Ave., Morgantown, WV. $$500 5SS, G/120. Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High
MANDATORY for all pre-registered players, and must be complete by 1:45. Play-
b/28 2 sections, Open: $120-100, U2000 $80, U1800 $60. Reserve (U1600): and Osceola St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. Open to Age 21 and over. EF: $20 by 11/2;
ers that have not checked in by 1:45 will not be placed in a quad, even if they
$50-40, U1400 $25 U1200 $25. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-1-4-7. EF: $25 by 10/9, $25 at site. $$b/40 and 3 per class: $150-100. A - $80; B - $70; C - $60; D -
signed up in advance. Rds.: 1:45pm, then ASAP. Prizes: trophy to winner of each
$35 at site. Ent: Morgantown CC, c/o S.H. Young, 521 Posten Ave., Morgantown, $50; E/Unr - $40. Reg.: 11/6 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00.
quad. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.
WV 26501. Email: morgantownchess@gmail.com, web: http:/ /morgan- Held in conjunction with the WI Junior Open but in a separate room. ENT: Mike
Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD) townchess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-
See Maryland. 467-8510 (evenings before 11/5) mike.nietman@charter.net. HR: 920-424-1106
Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD) $35 (dorm room) (Mention Chess). www.wischess.org. NS. NC. W.
Nov. 21, Silver Knights Chess K-8 Team Tournament See Maryland.
G/30. Our Lady of Good Counsel School, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182. Nov. 13, River Valley Rated Beginner Open (RBO)
Two Sections: K-8 Rated, K-3 Unrated. EF: $80 per four-player team online
by 11/17; $92 per team by noon 11/19; $100 on site from 12:00-12:30. Rds.:
Wisconsin 4 Rd. Swiss, Accelerated pairings may be used. G/30. River Valley High School,
660 Varsity Blvd., Spring Green, WI 53588. Open to 1200 & under. EF: $10 by
1-2-3-4. Trophies to top teams in each section. Teams must consist of 4 play- Oct. 16, Hales Corners Challenge XII 11/9, $15 on-site. Prizes: Trophies to top three places, medals to players that
score 3/4 Points. Medals to top 3 Unrated. Reg.: 10:00 - 10:45am. Rds.: Playing site: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6401 South 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53207. 5:30, 9, 2:30. ENT: Brian Walker, (307-634-0163), 2835 Forest Drive, Cheyenne,
Round 1: 11:00am, Lunch: Noon, Round 2: 1:15pm, Rest ASAP. Byes: 1/2 point 1-414-764-5300. Free shuttle from the airport. Free parking and wireless WY 82001 Email: drtarrasch@yahoo.com. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
byes for rounds 1-3 can be requested before round one. ENT: Taylor Scott, 333 internet. Mention Special Chess Rate $78 (single or double). Reserve by
Oct. 23-24, Kendal Crouse Memorial 2010 Wyoming Closed
Christina St., Arena, WI 53503. INFO: Taylor Scott, contactrvcca@gmail.com. December 10th or rate may increase. Prizes: championship trophies based on
5SS, Rd 1, G/60. Rds. 2-5, 35/90 G60. Cmon Inn, Casper,Teton Room, 201 East
www.facebook.com/group. php?gid=84283600059&v=info. Bring your own age; team awards for schools (see website for all prizes). Schedule: late reg-
Lathop Rd. (at exit 185 on I-25), Evansville, WY. Wyoming Players only, Sec-
chess clock, if available. NS. NC. W. istration 3:00-4:00pm on 12/28, Rds.: 4:30pm on 12/28, 10:00am and 4:00pm
tion: Open (All). EF: $20, if received by Oct 15, $25 after. PF: b/entries.
Dec. 27-30 or 28-30, 2010 Pan American Intercollegiate Team on 12/29; 10:00am and 3:00pm on 12/30. EF: $40 by December 1st, $60
REG.: 8:00-9:00am. Rds.: Sat 10, 12:30, 6 Sun 10, 3: State Membership req.
Championships thereafter; $5 off per entry if 4 or more teammates register together in
ENT: Brian Walker 2835 Forest Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82001. (307) 634-0163.
See Nationals. advance. Scholastic Unrated (12/29, one day only): 4SS, g/30. Open to high
Email: drtarrasch @yahoo.com. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JPG.
school students and younger. Prizes: championship trophies based on age; team
Dec. 28, 2010 Pan American Blitz Championship (QC) awards for schools (see website for all prizes). Schedule: late registration 8:30-
8SS, G/5. Open to any individual. First round begins at 8:30pm. Playing site: 9:30am on 12/29, Rds.: 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm. EF: $20 by
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6401 South 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53207. 1-414-764-5300. December 1st, $30 thereafter; $5 off per entry if 4 or more teammates regis-
Free shuttle from the airport. Free parking and wireless internet. Mention Spe-
cial Chess Rate $78 (single or double). Reserve by December 10th or rate
ter together in advance. Please make checks payable to Wisconsin Chess
Academy and send to Alex Betaneli, PO Box 260122, Madison, WI 53726. All
Fischer Random Events
may increase. Prize Fund (75% of the entries): 1st, 2nd and class prizes. EF: entries will be confirmed over email and posted on www.wichessacademy.com Nov. 27, National Chess Congress Fischer Random Quad (Not USCF
$25 by December 1st, $30 thereafter. Please make checks payable to Wiscon- and www.monroi.com INFO: abetaneli@wichessacademy.com or Rated) (PA)
sin Chess Academy and send to Alex Betaneli, PO Box 260122, Madison, WI abetaneli@hotmail.com, 1-608-334-2574. Boards and sets provided, please 3RR, G/17 + 3 seconds delay (digital) or G/20 (analog), Sheraton Hotel
53726. All entries will be confirmed over email and posted on bring clocks. Chess Magnet School JGP for rated sections. Philadelphia City Center (see National Chess Congress). EF: $20. Prizes: $50-
www.wichessacademy.com and www.monroi.com. INFO: abetaneli@ 30 each section. Reg. ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11:10, 11:50. Ent: At site only,
wichessacademy.com or abetaneli@hotmail.com, 1-608-334-2574. Boards no checks.
and sets provided, please bring clocks. Wyoming Dec. 28, North American Open Fischer Random Quad (Not USCF
Dec. 28-30, 2010 Pan American Open Oct. 9-10, Cheyenne Open rated) (NV)
See Grand Prix. 5SS, Rd1., G/60, Rds. 2-5, 35/90 G/60. Laramie County Community College,Train- 3RR, G/17 + 3 seconds delay (digital) or G/20 (analog), Ballys Casino Resort
Dec. 28-30, 2010 Pan American Scholastic ing Center, 1400 East College Dr., Cheyenne, WY. Section: Open (all). EF: $20 (see North American Open). EF: $30. Prizes: $80-40 each section. Reg. ends
5SS, G/90+30sec/move increment. Open to high school students and younger. by Sept 20, after $25. PF: b\entries. REG.: 8:30-9:30 am. RDS.: Sat 10:00, 12:30, 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11:10, 11:50. Ent: At site only, no checks.
State Pct Dec09 Jul10 State Pct Dec09 Jul10 State Pct Dec09 Jul10 State Pct Dec09 Jul10
ND 68 80 17.6 CT 1102 1150 4.4 AIA 637 653 2.5 NV 893 894 0.1
TERR 70 81 15.7 NH 370 386 4.3 AK 94 96 2.1
DE 159 170 6.9 MN 1076 1117 3.8 GA 1513 1541 1.9
http://main.uschess.org/content/view/9474/131/
Classifieds
Chess Life accepts classified advertising in these categories: Activities, For Rent, For Sale, Games, Instruction, Miscellaneous, Services, Tournaments, Wanted. Only typed or e-mailed copy is accepted. Absolutely no tele-
phone orders. Rates (per word, per insertion): 1-2 insertions $1.50, 3-6 insertions $1.25, 7 + insertions $1.00. Affiliates pay $1.00 per word regardless of insertion frequency. No other discounts available. Advertisements
with less than 15 words will cost a minimum of $15 per issue. Post office boxes count as two words, telephone numbers as one, ZIP code is free. Full payment must accompany all advertising. All advertising published in
Chess Life is subject to the applicable rate card, available from the Advertising Department. Chess Life reserves the right not to accept an advertisers order. Only publication of an advertisement constitutes final acceptance.
For a copy of these complete set of regulations & a schedule of deadlines, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Chess Life Classifieds, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.
Activities Instruction Center is the best in the business. We specialize in adult students.
We offer 32 different courses as well as individual game analysis. Center Direc-
410-455-2666, sherman@umbc.edu
MAKE $$$ TEACHING CHESS ENRICHMENT CLASSES. iPhone & Android PROGRAMMER(S)
tor: Life Master Russell Potter. Tel.: (540) 344-4446. If we are out when you With chess knowledge/experience for mobile application projectscontact
NO EXPERTISE NEEDED WITH OUR DVDs, PROVEN LESSON & BUSINESS call, please leave your name & tel. #.
PLANS. Call Coach Mike: (813) 526-2257; E-mail: mjh99us@yahoo.com; Web- lbuccino@app-licate.com
site: www.Yes2Chess.com LEARN CHESS BY MAIL:
Any Strength: Inquire about individual programs. Alex Dunne, 324 West Lock-
hart Street, Sayre, PA 18840. alex.dunne@cqservices.com.
For Sale
YOULL SEE REAL PROGRESS by Studying with 3- Time U.S.
* WORLDS FINEST CHESS SETS * Champ GM Lev Alburt!
*The House of Staunton, produces unquestionably the finest Staunton Private lessons (incl. by mail and phone) from $80/hr. Autographed seven-vol-
Chess sets. *Pay-Pal and all Major Credit Cards accepted. The ume, self-study Comprehensive Chess Course-only $134 postpaid! P.O. Box 534,
House of Staunton, Inc.; 1021 Production Court; Suite 100; Madison, AL 35758. Gracie Station, NY, NY 10028. (212) 794-8706.
*Website: www.houseofstaunton.com; phone: (256) 858-8070; email: Study chess with Grandmaster Sam Palatnik!
sales@houseofstaunton.com.
Worlds strongest chess engine TobyTal, beats Rybka and all
A series of lectures will nurture your talent and your rating will soar. Visit:
www.chessinn.com; e-mail: palatnik@earthlink.net; Call: 443-660-8025. CHESSMATE
others. Plus new Deep Tactics & more at www.tobychess.com 928-246-1580.
Bobby Fischer vs. Boris Spassky Portraits (original prints
Still losing, even with an opening repertoire?
General assessment of your games (3-5 games $65; 6-10 games $100). IM Dr.
Pocket & Travel Sets
1972) by LeRoy Neiman. World Chess Championship 1972. For more Danny Kopec and FM Rudy Blumenfeld: 155 Beach 19th St., Apt. 8N, Far Rock-
away, New York 11691; e-mail: drk2501@aol.com; www.kopecchess.com. Perfect chess gifts for the chess lover in your life:
information contact Chess Palace. Three furniture set. E-mail: chess-
palace2000@yahoo.com. <mailto:chesspalace2000@yahoo.com> <http:// The finest magnetic chess sets available.
chesspalace.com/fischerspassky.jpg> Wanted Handmade in the USA
Instruction CHESS-PLAYER SCHOLARS 30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
in top 10% of high school class with USCF > 2000 and SAT > 1400 for possi-
TOP-QUALITY BARGAIN CHESS LESSONS BY PHONE ble college scholarships to UMBC. Prof. Alan Sherman, Dept. of Computer WWW.CHESSMATE.COM Phone: 425.697.4513
With more than 40 years of experience teaching chess, the Mid-Atlantic Chess Science and Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County, 21250.
CHESS TO ENJOY Problem VI. C. Although a pawn down, Black has a likely draw
(page 13) Matingnet: There is no answer to 1. ... Nb1 mate. in an opposite color bishop ending by 1. ... Qf5!
Solution: 1. Bc4 Ke5 2. Qd5+ Kf6 3. Qg5 mate or 1. ... 2. Qxf5+ exf5 3. a3 Rc8.
Kf5 2. Qh5+ Ke4 3. Qd5 mate. WHATS THE BEST MOVE? 4. B. Tarrasch-Gruenfeld.
Problem I. Buenos Aires, 1948 (page 43) A. Black resigned after 1. ... Ne6?? 2. Nb4! Qd7 3.
1. d7 Rf1+ 2. Qg1! Rxg1+ 3. Kxg1 and the 1. C. Knig-Reti. Bxe5 (if 3. ... a5 4. Nd5 dxe5 5. Nf6+ gxf6 6. Qxd7).
d-pawn queens. A. After 1. Kxg5?? f6+ 2. Kh5 Rxh2+ White resigned B. Chances are equal after 1. ... a5 (or ... b6).
because a rook falls. C. On 1. ... Re6? 2. f4 Ne4 3. Qd1 Ng6 4. g4 bags
Problem II. Saltsjobaden, 1948
B. Also bad is 1. h4? Rg1! 2. hxg5 f5+!! 3. gxf6+ the bishop.
White wins with 1. g5!, threatening Qxh5+.
e.p. (or 3. Kh3 Rh1 mate) 3. ... Kxh6 again snaring
Problem III. Amsterdam, 1954
1. Qh7 g6 2. Ne7! Bxe7 (else 3. Qg8 mate) a rook. ENDGAME LAB
3. Qh8 mate. C. Its an easy draw on 1. Rhc6 Rxc6 2. Rxc6 Rxh2 Benkos Bafflers (page 47)
3. Kxg5.
Problem IV. Warsaw, 1936 Study I.
1. ... Bxg3+! 2. Kxg3 (2. Kg1 f2+ 3. K-moves d4+) 2. B. Saemisch-Wolf. 1. Qd4+ Kg8 2. Qd8+ Kg7 3. Qf8+ Kh7 4. Kd7
Qd6+ 3. Kf2 (3. Kg4 Bc8+ 4. Kxg5 Qg3+ 5. Kh5 A. After 1. Rxd3?? Ne2+ snaring the queen, White If 4. Kxf7 then 4. ... Rf6+! 5. Kxf6 stalemate!
Rf5+ 6. Kh6 Qh4 mate) 3. ... Qh2+ 4. Ke1 Qg3+ 5. resigned. 4. ... Rg5 (g4)!, Draw
Kd2 Qf2+ 6. Kd3 Ba6+. B. A draw seems inevitable after 1. g3 Ne2+ 2. 4. ... Rf6 5. Kd8! wins.
Rxe2 Qxf3 3. Re1.
Problem V. Venice, 1948 Study II.
C. Black develops some nasty threats after 1. e5 Qf5.
1. Bd5! threatens mate after either 2. Qe8 or 2. Black draws by stalemating idea.
Bg8+! Kxg8 3. Qe8+ Kh7 4. Qg6+! Rxg6 5. hxg6+ 3. C. Rubinstein-Alekhine.
1. ... Re6+
Kg8 6. Re8 mate. On 1. ... Rd8 White has 2. Qe8! A. Black succumbed quickly after 1. ... Qg4? 2. f3!
1. ... Rg7 loses to 2. Kf5.
Rxe8 3. Rxe8 and wins, e.g. 3. ... g5 4. hxg6+ e.p. Bxf3? (2. ... Qg5 is more resistant) 3. Rf1 e5 4. e4
2. Kf5 Rf6+! 3. Kg5 Rg6+ 4. Kh5 Rf6!
Kg7 5. Nh5+ Kxg6 6. Rg8+! Kxh5 7. Bf3 mate. Kg7 5. Qf2 Bxe4 6. Bf8+! It was Rubinsteins last
4. ... Rg7? 5. Qe8.
Problem VI. Amsterdam, 1950 victory over Alekhine, who took 4 from their
5. Qe7 Rh6+ 6. Kg5 Rg6+ 7. Kf5 Kg7, Draw.
1. Nxf6! wins after 1. ... Bxf4 2. Nh7+ Kg8 3. Bf7+! next 5 games.
Black reached a basic drawing fortress.
and Qg6 mate, or 1. ... Qxf6 2. Bxe5, or 1. ... Bxf6 2. B. On 1. ... Qh5 2. e4 repels the invasion.
Bxc7 Rc8 (2. ... Qh4 3. Qxh4 Bxh4 4. g3 or 4. Re6) 3.
Bd6+ and 4. Bf7+!.
SOLITAIRE CHESS
ABCs of Chess (page 15)
Problem I.
Unpin: With 1. ... Bd7+ undoes the pin and wins
the knight.
Problem II.
Matingnet:After 1. ... Bxc6+ 2. Qxc6, the game
ends with 2. ... Qh4 mate.
Problem III.
Matingnet:White goes down by 1. ... Qa1+ 2.
Nb1 Qxb1 mate.
Problem IV.
Removingtheguard:Black wins Whites rook
with 1. ... Bxc3+.
Problem V.
Discovery:Black will win Whites rook, starting
with 1. ... Bd2+.
The USCF Mission: USCF is a not-for-profit membership organization devoted to extending the role of chess in American society. USCF promotes
the study and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, but also as a means for the improvement of society.
It informs, educates, and fosters the development of players (professional and amateur) and potential players. It encourages the development
of a network of institutions devoted to enhancing the growth of chess, from local clubs to state and regional associations, and it promotes chess
in American society. To these ends, USCF offers a monthly magazine, as well as targeted publications to its members and others. It supervises
the organization of the U.S. Chess Championship, an open tournament held every summer, and other national events. It offers a wide range of
books and services to its members and others at prices consistent with the benefits of its members. USCF serves as the governing body for chess
in the United States and as a participant in international chess organizations and projects. It is structured to ensure effective democratic pro-
cedures in accord with its bylaws and laws of the state of Illinois.
CHESS LIFE USPS# 102-840 (ISSN 0197-260X). Volume 65 No. 10. RINTED IN THE USA. Chess Life, formerly Chess Life & Review, is published monthly by the United States Chess Federation, 137 Obrien Dr., Crossville,
TN 38557-3967. Chess Life & Review and Chess Life remain the property of USCF. Annual subscription (without membership): $50. Periodical postage paid at Crossville, TN 38557-3967 and additional mailing offices.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Chess Life (USCF), PO Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557-3967. Entire contents 2010 by the United States Chess Federation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior written permission of USCF. Note: Unsolicited materials are submitted
at the sender's risk and Chess Life accepts no responsibility for them. Materials will not be returned unless accompanied by appropriate postage and packaging. Address all submissions to Chess Life, PO Box 3967, Crossville,
TN 38557-3967. The opinions expressed are strictly those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Chess Federation. Send all address changes to: U.S. Chess, Membership Services, PO
Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557-3967. Include your USCF I.D. number and a recent mailing label if possible. This information may be e-mailed to addresschange@ uschess.org. Please give us eight weeks advance notice.
PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41473530 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO EXPRESS MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX 25058 LONDON BRC, ONTARIO, CANADA N6C 6A8