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Chess Life — September 2010

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This Month’s Contributors FM Alex Dunne (“Looks at Books,” p. 16; Correspondence Chess, p. 37) is the correspondence chess director for the USCF.

September on uschess.org USA Takes Siberia Our double-bronze medallist team from 2008 is off to Siberia to search for more hardware at the World Chess Olympiad 2010 in Khanty-Mansiysk (September 19October 4). The U.S. men’s team consists of GMs Gata Kamsky, Hikaru Nakamura, Alexander Onischuk, Yury Shulman and Robert Hess while IM Irina Krush, IM Anna Zatonskih, WGM Camilla Baginskaite, WGM Sabina-Francesca Foisor and WFM Tatev Abrahamyan (tentative as of press time) represent the women. Look for exclusive reports and images from Khanty-Mansiysk, including a photo gallery from reigning women’s champ Irina Krush (left), who will be playing first board for the women’s team.

Mike Klein (“Research” p. 26) To his students, he is a chess teacher; to top professionals, he is a chess journalist; and to old friends, he is a semi-retired chess player. He likes the international appeal of the game and appreciates all the chess players that have shunned the money, fame and free drinks of the poker table. Pete Tamburro (“Cover Story,” p. 18) is a frequent contributor to Chess Life and a former president of Chess Journalists of America. Dr. Tim Redman (“Remembrance,” p. 22) is a humanities professor at the University of Texas at Dallas and a former president of the USCF. Don Schultz (“Remembrance,” p. 22) is a former president of the USCF, and the author of Chessdon and Fischer, Kasparov, and the Others.

U.S. Chess League Season Begins with Three New Teams The sixth U.S. Chess League runs from August 23-November 20th. Look for CLO coverage throughout the season, including updates by GM Joel Benjamin and for up to the minute updates, go to uschessleague.com.

IM Irina Krush (“National Open,” p. 30) is a frequent contributor to Chess Life and Chess Life Online and is the current U.S. women’s champion.

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For the third year in a row, CLO covers the coast-to-coast chess chaos of Labor Day weekend (September 3-5). From the Southern California Open to the New England Open and the New York State Championship, look for games and dispatches on CLO. And if you have a Labor Day story or game to share, don’t be shy! Send it over to CLO editor Jennifer Shahade at [email protected].

While you were lounging at the pool or the beach, you may have missed some exclusive summer CLO content, including World Open reportage by Jonathan Hilton, a rap performed by reigning U.S. Women’s Champion IM Irina Krush and Elizabeth Vicary’s Dallas U.S. Chess School report (all in July’s archives).


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September Chess Life Columns 12 CHESS TO ENJOY Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda, or, Black to Play 37. ... Rd5 and Change History By GM Andy Soltis

14 SOLITAIRE CHESS Sammy Being Sammy

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By Bruce Pandolfini

16 LOOKS AT BOOKS A Deserved Tribute

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By FM Alex Dunne

41 WHAT’S THE BEST MOVE? Viva Capablanca By GM Larry Evans

42 BACK TO BASICS Chess is for Thinkers By GM Lev Alburt

44 ENDGAME LAB Rapid! By GM Pal Benko

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10 USCF AFFAIRS 48 TOURNAMENT LIFE 68 CLASSIFIEDS 71 SOLUTIONS

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COVER STORY

Challenging the Ruy Lopez By Pete Tamburro

After almost 500 years, the Ruy Lopez is still generating new ideas and challenges. We look at a slew of recent books examining the “Spanish torture.”

22 | REMEMBRANCE

Playing the Campo Can By Dr. Tim Redman and Don Schultz

Love him or hate him, Florencio Campomanes was a man who mattered. Two former USCF presidents examine his relationship with our organization.

26 | RESEARCH

Chess and Game Theory By FM Mike Klein

Chess players are unwitting game theorists.

30 | 2010 NATIONAL OPEN On The Cover The Ruy Lopez, the Spanish torture, the Marshall gambit, the anti-Marshall—by whatever name or variation, this particular sequence of opening moves continues to generate new ideas. Cover art by Shirley Szymanek www.dog4design.co.uk

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A Lonesome Timur By IM Irina Krush

GM Timur Gareev was all alone at the top of the National Open standings, the first person to take clear first here since 1984.

37 | CORRESPONDENCE CHESS

A Correspondence Chess Manifest Destiny? By FM Alex Dunne

U.S. Tops 9th Pan-American Team Tournament

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Your August responses to Andy Soltis’ “Problematic Problems” column from June seem incomplete so here’s my two cents worth: As I demonstrated in the Cleveland Chess Bulletin back in the 1980’s any white pawn can be underpromoted into a rook and give mate in a game of five moves! This amazing result is actually not that hard to demonstrate. For example: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 g6 3. exf6 Bg7 4. fxg7 and 5. gxh8=R mate. Analagous methods work for the remaining kingside pawns. I also investigated the shortest constructed games to mate the white king on each square of the board. No game is longer than eight moves (Black’s first rank and the square d7). In fact, relatively few squares require more moves than those needed to shuttle the white king over there! (They are: e1, e2, f1, f2, d1, d2, c1, g3, b4, and d7.) Particularly amusing ones include d3 (1. d4 e5 2. Kd2 Qh4 3. Kd3 Qxd4 mate, only these moves in this order does it in three), c2 (1. c4 e6 2. d3 Nc6 3. Kd2 Bb4+ 4. Kc2 Nd4 mate!), and the method of mating a white king on e7 in only seven moves: 1. e3 e5 2. Ke2 c6 3. Kd3 Qg5 4. Kc4 Bc5 5. Kxc5 Nf6 6. Kd6 0-0! 7. Ke7 Ne4 mate! (Obviously 7. ... Ne8 mate works as well.) Castling is mandatory for the seven-move solution! That’s why it takes eight moves to do d7—too many pieces covering d7 to get out of the way. The squares g1, h1, b1 and a1 also require castling to achieve the minimum game, but they are not as striking as the e7 one. Bob Basalla, Berea, Ohio

Mr. Basalla also sent us a song parody; please see the sidebar to the right. Double negative I enjoyed WIM Alexey Root’s interesting article on blunders (July Chess Life). After reading the article, however, I was wondering if the error in the drawing illustrating the idea of “Can’t Undo” was intentional. You see, with the “No” symbol slashed on top of the “Can’t Undo” text, you got a double negative—meaning that “No Can’t Undo” or “Can Undo.” Any blunders can be undone after all?! Leanne Hwa, via e-mail

We’ll ‘moider da bums’ I very much enjoyed reading the article “Party For Change” in the July 2010 edition of Chess Life. However, I was surprised to see the caption on the photo of Carlsen, Karpov, and Kasparov refer to them as “A Murderer’s Row.” I’m sure that reference left many younger readers wondering what you meant. Fortunately, I do know what you meant. I’m sure they would be honored to be compared to the likes of great actors like Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, Paul Muni, George Raft, and Edward G. Robinson!

(Sung to the tune of “Got to Get You Into My Life” by the Beatles) I was alone when it arrived, I didn’t know what I might find there, An anecdote, a mate in five, Maybe another kind of line there. Ooh! Then it suddenly hit me. Ooh! The idea it bit me: We should be together so entwined. In black and white upon the page, I know I want to see my name there. My novelty would be the rage If I could only print my game there. Ooh! I was meant to have access. Ooh! Sure as Nimzovich praxis, I should be forever so enshrined. Got to get me into Chess Life! What must I do to have a say? Any kind of article’d be fine there. A photo shoot of me at play Would fill a cover I’d design there. Ooh! I can promise They’ll read me. Ooh! I’ll even edit if need be. Just give me a forum to opine. Got to get me into Chess Life! I really know that I could write, I’d really show that I could shine there. Why don’t you know that it’s my right To see in bold print my byline there? So someday soon I’ll call ‘em, And demand me a column, Ev’ry, ev’ry single month... Bob Basalla

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Still the Center of Attention Fischer remains exhumed in iceland By Elliot Adams

outweighed the ruling of the probate court. The ruling said that evidence of more significant interests in opposition to Jinky’s needs would have been required in order to prevent the exhumation. Fischer’s remains are the only source of genetic matter that can be compared to samples from Jinky and her mother, as a court document puts it, “In order to obtain such a sample it is unavoidable to exhume his body.” Despite the length of the legal proceedings, the exhumation appears to be a result all parties are satisfied with. Samuel Estimo commented that the Young’s legal team was “very happy with the way the Supreme Court of Iceland ruled on our request.” Likewise, legal representatives of Fischer’s nephews stated their acceptance of the court decision. The ruling didn’t mention Watai by name, but it did refer to a woman who had been Fischer’s “partner for many years … and confidante until his death,” expressing continued doubt that Fischer had a child with Young. If this woman is Watai, then presumably she too will welcome the opportunity to settle the matter of Jinky Young’s parentage. According to the Selfoss police department, the exhumation went as planned on July 5th under the observation of a priest, a doctor and local officials. Tissue samples were successfully taken from Fischer’s grave at Laugardælir Cemetery without the need to remove the coffin from its resting place. The DNA test results are not yet known, the samples are to be sent to DNA specialists outside of Iceland for testing and analysis. The process is a lengthy one and it will be a matter of months before the final outcome is revealed. At the start of this legal row, none of the claimants could have predicted that it would conclude in such a dramatic manner, nor does it seem likely that they would’ve wanted it to—even Young’s lawyer refers to exhumation as a “last resort.” The case has been resolved with a complex and unexpected endgame perhaps worthy of Bobby Fischer himself, providing a suitably extraordinary epilogue to such an extraordinary life.

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In recognition that some of our younger readers may not understand why Fischer was important: Fischer is often considered one of the most talented chess players of all time. His talent is undeniable; Fischer became the only American world champion in a game that had been dominated by the Soviet Union’s players for decades. At 13, Fischer won a brilliancy against Donald Byrne, one of the strongest American players of the time, in a match named “The Game of the Century.”

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THE BODY OF ROBERT JAMES ‘BOBBY’ FISCHER (1943 2008) has been exhumed in the latest development in the contest over his estate. Fischer’s talent and celebrity earned him a considerable fortune over the course of his career. Dying intestate, he left currency worth approximately 3 million U.S. dollars, valuable real estate in Reykjavik, and gold deposits in the national bank of Iceland. Fischer’s estate is being claimed by Marilyn Young, Bobby Fischer’s Filipina partner, on behalf of their alleged 9-year-old daughter Jinky, but is also being contested by his de facto wife Miyoko Watai, general secretary of the Japan Chess Association. There was an initial third claim by Alexander and Nikolas Targ, Bobby Fischer’s nephews, but this was rejected in the course of a series of lawsuits with Miyoko Watai. Under Icelandic law, the child inherits two-thirds of the deceased’s estate, while the spouse takes the remaining third. However, If Jinky is found to be Fischer’s daughter it is possible she would inherit Fischer’s estate in it’s entirety as Watai's marriage to Fischer is of dubious legality in both Japan, due to Fischer’s lack of a passport at the time, and the Icelandic courts because of the absence of an original marriage certificate. Bolstering the Young’s case the court was shown documentary evidence of familial links between them and Fischer. This comprised recorded money transfers from Fischer, photographs of them together, and correspondence between Fischer and Jinky signed “daddy.” With this evidence, Jinky Young’s lawyers, Samuel Estimo and Thordur Bogason made an exhumation request to the Icelandic probate court on the grounds that no intact samples of Fischer’s DNA could be found at Landspitali University Hospital, where the ex-world champion died of renal failure. This request was denied, but the supreme court of Iceland overturned the lower court decision. The Supreme Court concluded that the need for Jinky to know her father’s identity

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Executive Director’s Annual Report The following is an excerpt from Bill Hall’s report to the delegates in the 2010 Delegates’ Call, which is available to all USCF members at uschess.org-->About USCF--> Governance-->Reports-->2010_Delegates_Call.pdf. 2010 will be known as the year the UsCF pUt many past struggles behind it and began moving forward to a much healthier future. the struggles of the past couple of years have prepared us to come together as a family of individuals with the common thread of our love for this great game. the UsCF turned 70 last December, and despite some recent trouble, is more viable than ever. the 2010 U.s. Championship was once again sponsored on a grand scale by the saint louis Chess Club and scholastic Center. this was a spectacular venue with first-class organization and exciting chess. i would personally like to thank mr. rex sinquefield and mr. tony rich for making this happen and for the commitment to continuing the sponsorship into 2011. the saint louis Chess Club and scholastic Center is also sponsoring the up coming (as of my writing this report) 2010 U.s. women’s Championship. Gata kamsky returned to top form this year claiming the Championship of our nation once again, and anna Zatonskih won the 2009 version of the U.s. women’s Championship (also sponsored by st. louis) in fine style. 2010 is an olympiad year, and the U.s. teams look to repeat fine performances from the previous olympiad. in 2008, both the U.s. olympiad team and the U.s. women’s olympiad team secured the bronze medals with exciting finishes. the U.s. team followed this with a silver medal performance at the 2009 world team competition, thanks to the leadership of Captain John Donaldson, the brilliant skill of the players, and the generous sponsorship from st. louis. this year’s teams are once again sponsored by the kasparov Chess Foundation. i offer a special thanks to kCF president michael khordarkovsky for helping to make this happen, and for helping to insure our ability to send our team to the 2009 women’s world team. in 2010, we have introduced new sponsors for the Grand prix and the Jr. Grand prix. For the 2010 Grand prix the sponsor is Chesslecture.com, and for the 2010 Junior Grand prix the sponsor is Chess magnet school. the Grand prix is a long-time standard of the UsCF and we very much appreciate the sponsorship provided by Chesslecture.com. the Junior Grand prix is a contest in its third year designed to promote young people playing in stronger and slower events. the prize fund includes $1,000 for expenses to play in the following year’s U.s. open. we appreciate Chess magnet school for stepping up to ensure the continued success of this program. this year at the U.s. open the third annual world Chess live College tournament of Champions took place with no entry fee (if playing in the U.s. open), with a $5,000 prize fund, and fully sponsored by world Chess live. i would like to thank world Chess live for this sponsorship. at this year’s U.s. open, we held the inaugural U.s. Girls Junior open with scholarships and awards provided by trophies plus. also, there was a new side event, the U.s. open Fischer random Championship. once again, Dewain barber has done a fantastic job in organizing the latest installment of the Denker tournament of high school Champions. special appreciation goes to mitchell Denker for his continued support and to the University of texas at Dallas (UtD) for offering a full, four-year scholarship to the winner. 10


the topic that dominated our organization for nearly two years is finally over. During this past fiscal year most of the lawsuits were settled. the only suit remaining is the UsCF’s civil action against Gregory alexander, which is currently stayed pending the outcome of the criminal case in san Francisco. all remaining suits related to the polgar matter were resolved in a settlement where the UsCF received $131,000 and polgar’s attorneys received $31,000, both from the UsCF insurance carrier. polgar and truong also agreed to not dispute their removal from the executive board or their membership status, and agreed never to seek a leadership role in the UsCF again. this closed the book on a dark chapter in UsCF history. now we must turn our attention away from the bunkered survival mode that we were in for so long and become proactive and creative in addressing current and future problems. we must come together and focus on making our organization the best it can be. in writing this i am working with preliminary financials, as the audit is currently underway. the final result appears to be a $20,000 to $30,000 loss for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. obviously any loss is not a good result, however under the circumstances of the legal expenditures, additional costs related to finalizing the profit-sharing plan, and the significant write-off due to the UsCF sales ruling, it is a final result that we can live with. had we not had these extraordinary expenses, the Federation would have seen a significant surplus. based on these results and our conservative budget, i feel confident that we can see a healthy surplus next year as long as we avoid these types of expenses. largely, we have navigated these difficult financial issues with deep and painful cuts. we are at the point where such cuts do impact services, and additional cuts will only further significantly impact services. Under current projections, the Federation should be fully recovered in two to two-and-a-half years. in 2008, the Delegate’s passed a restructuring of membership dues that included options for a lower-priced membership that receives our publications online. this was implemented in December 2008 through January 2009 and we now have a full fiscal year to see the result. membership revenue is down about $12,000 from the previous fiscal year and advertising revenue is down about $16,000. on the advertising, part of the drop is attributable to reduced circulation and part is due to the fact that our staff member responsible for advertising retired and was not replaced. however, tournament life announcement (tla) ads are up $10,000, a 22% increase. on the plus side, total magazine expenses are down around $140,000. about $40,000 of these savings are due to life members that have chosen non-premium services. this results in a net improvement to the UsCF bottom line of roughly $75,000 to $80,000 annually due to those changes. looking to the future, we have many good programs in the works and some exciting things planned for the future. i may be able to go into this more by the time of the meeting. our biggest challenge is to address the continued slide of our adult membership base that has been going on for the most part since the mid 1990’s. this is part of what i plan to focus on in my live report in California. ~ Bill Hall, USCF Executive Director uschess.org

Chess to Enjoy

Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda, or, Black to Play 37. … Rd5 and Change History The most intriguing events in chess history are the ones that might have, could have, should have happened. By GM Andy Soltis

Garry Kasparov’s latest books relive the critical moments of his world championship matches with Anatoly Karpov. One of those moments occurred in their first match when Kasparov trailed 0-4 and was two defeats away from a humiliating shutout. A miracle GM Garry Kasparov GM Anatoly Karpov World Championship, 16th game, Moscow 1984

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Black had 20-plus minutes to reach the time control four moves away. Then he could have adjourned with excellent winning chances. But a miracle occurred: Karpov offered a draw. That saved Kasparov. He lost only once more, in the 27th game, and the match was eventually aborted amid huge controversy. In the rematch, Kasparov played like a new man and began his tumultuous reign as champion. And that raises two questions. First, what if Karpov had tried to trade queens with 37. ... Rd5 and ... Qf5? Kasparov’s answer is Black could make steady progress, e.g. 38. Qe3 Rd3! 39. Qf4 Qd5+ 40. Ne4 Qf7. Overnight, Karpov’s seconds surely would have found a forced win, such as 12


the one Kasparov cited, 41. Qb8+ Qf8 42. Qe5 Qf3+! 43. Kh3 Qf5+ 44. Qxf5 gxf5 45. Nf6+ Kf7 46. Nxh5 Rd2 47. Kg2 Rxa2 48. h4 Rb2 49. Nf4 Rxb3.

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“So what?” you may be wondering. Isn’t this just a postscript to a meaningless 26year-old draw? No, if Karpov had won this game, it would have altered the course of history. Coupled with his victory in the 27th game, he would have won the match by 6-0. And that leads to the second question: How would the emotional, 21-year-old Kasparov have reacted to suffering the worst world championship crush in nearly 80 years? He admits he was devastated by his early losses in the match. Other players who lost a big-deal match by 0-6—such as Bent Larsen and Mark Taimanov when they were humbled by Bobby Fischer in 1971—were never the same. Yasser Seirawan, who knows him well, said, “Kasparov would have been psychologically wiped out and would not have become the Kasparov we know today.” Karpov, not Kasparov, would have been world champion for the next decade, Seirawan writes in his new book Chess Duels. In other words, Kasparov would not have been able to split the chess world as

he did in 1993. We would have been spared 15 years of confusion about the title, including the endless “reunification” negotiations and the dubious FIDE knockout championships. If only Karpov had played 37. ... Rd5!. That’s how accidental history really is. We like to think the course of events is inevitable. But writers of world history have challenged that notion by wondering “What if?” They ask questions such as “What if Hitler hadn’t attacked Russia in 1941?” and show that World War II could very easily have had a different ending. Chess history has its own intriguing “What ifs,” often inspired by forgotten footnotes to what really happened. One footnote is Alexander Alekhine’s bout with typhus at age 27. It’s forgotten because he recovered and began his brilliant series of tournament victories. But what if Alekhine had died when he was stricken in December 1919? Of course, a lot is beyond the scope of reasonable speculation. But we can be sure of some things: For example, someone else would have investigated 1. e4 Nf6 and the opening would not be named “Alekhine’s Defense.” More important is that there wouldn’t have been an Alekhine-Capablanca match of 1927. Someone other than Alekhine would have dethroned Jose Capablanca, probably in the 1930s. Who would that successful challenger to Capa have been? There are only a few possible candidates—and at the top of the list are Reuben Fine and Sam Reshevsky. One of them could easily have become the first American world champion, generations before Bobby Fischer. There’s a remarkably parallel “What if?” concerning Emanuel Lasker. He fell critically ill—with typhus, no less—in 1893, a year before he won the championship title from Wilhelm Steinitz. But what if Lasker hadn’t survived? uschess.org

2010 U.S. Championship This year’s U.S. Championship, won by Gata Kamsky, was a particularly hard-fought tournament. Nearly 60 percent of the games ended in victories. That contrasts with some of the round-robin championships of the recent past, which often saw only about 45 percent of the games ending in decisive results. The 2010 Championship provides our six quiz positions this month. In each of them you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. Usually this will mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. Solutions on page 71.

Problem I

IM Irina Krush GM Gregory Kaidanov

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Closed Ruy Lopez, Worrall Attack (C86) Sune Hjorth Paul Keres Lidkoping 1944

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 00 Be7 6. Qe2 b5 7. Bb3 0-0 8. c3 d5 9. exd5? Bg4!? 10. h3 Bxf3 11. Qxf3 e4 12. Qe2 Na5 13. Bc2 Qxd5 14. d3 exd3 15. Bxd3 Rfe8 16. Qc2 Rad8 17. Be2 Nc4 18. Bf4 Bd6 19. Bf3 uschess.org

Problem III

GM Vinay Bhat GM Sergey Kudrin

GM Alexander Shabalov GM Alexander Stripunsky

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Black to play

White to play

GM Joel Benjamin GM Alex Lenderman

GM Larry Christiansen GM Dmitry Gurevich

GM Sergey Kudrin GM Gregory Kaidanov

Problem IV

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White to play

We can be sure Steinitz would have been challenged by someone else. Who would that be? Well, after Hastings 1895 the popular candidate would have been Harry Pillsbury. In a long Steinitz-Pillsbury match, the much younger man would almost certainly have won. Again, a slight tweaking of the course of events has a dramatic impact. But my favorite might-have-been concerns another footnote: What if Paul Keres’ ship had arrived on time? Here’s the situation. In 1939, Keres seemed destined to challenge Alekhine for the world championship. But that’s when Keres’ native Estonia was forced into the Soviet Union and later overrun by German troops as World War II began. When Alekhine tried to coax him into a title match, Keres refused, realizing the worthlessness of a championship held under Nazi auspices. Instead, he played in tournaments in occupied Europe and even managed to reach neutral Sweden.

Problem II

Problem V

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White to play

Qe6 20. Bxd6 Rxd6 21. a4 Ne5 22. Bd1 Red8! 23. axb5 axb5 24. Na3 Rd2 25. Qc1 Qb6 26. Nc2 Ne4 27. Nd4 Nd3 28. Qb1

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After 28. Qb1

28. ... Nexf2 29. Qa2 Qh6! 30. Qd5!? Nxh3+ 31. gxh3 Qe3+, White resigned.

Swedish chess officials offered Keres a new homeland. He accepted and returned to Tallinn to gather his wife, 2-year-old son and year-old daughter for the move. Time was crucial because the Red army was advancing in the east and was about to reoccupy Estonia, sealing their escape. In September 1944 the Keres family was waiting at a dock near the Estonian capital for the ship that would take them to Sweden. But Soviet troops arrived first. Keres was taken into custody. He managed to avoid the Gulag—even though his name was on a list of “enemies of Soviet power in Estonia”—and his career

Problem VI

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resumed as a Soviet player. This was happening while Moscow dropped its bitter, decades-old opposition to Western, “bourgeois” chess. The Soviets joined FIDE and began to win every Olympiad and world championship event. The “Soviet era” began. But let’s change history in one minor way. What if the Swedish cutter had arrived in time? Writer Tim Harding concluded that Alekhine would have convinced Keres, once he was a free citizen of Sweden, to challenge him. After Keres won their match, FIDE would have recognized Keres as the official world champion. He would have held the title until defeated by Mikhail Botvinnik in 1948-49, Harding wrote. But I have a slightly different scenario: If Keres had made his escape in 1944, the Soviets would have branded him a renegade. They would certainly not have recognized him as the world champion— and consequently couldn’t have recognized FIDE either. They would have boycotted FIDE competitions. The “Soviet era” would have been delayed. Perhaps it wouldn’t have started until the Soviet leadership itself changed, in the late 1950s and ‘60s. But that means Mikhail Botvinnik, Vasily Smyslov and even Mikhail Tal might never have become world champion. And all because a boat arrived late.

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Solitaire Chess

Sammy Being Sammy

Reshevsky was known as a positional player, but as this 1950 game from Amsterdam shows, he was not averse to taking a tactical risk when the position called for it. By Bruce Pandolfini

Samuel “Sammy” Herman Reshevsky (1911-92), one of the greatest of chess prodigies, and a man who won or tied for first eight times in the U.S. chess championship. Reshevsky was known especially for his careful positional play. But the natural outcome of a solid strategy is a timely conversion to a winning attack. When the outcome required tactical risktaking, Sammy was more than ready to shift gears. In a 1950 game against C.B. van den Berg (Black), played in Amsterdam, we see this transition taking place, with Sammy shifting from gradual maneuvering to full-scale complications and deadly assault. Nimzo-Indian Defense (E44) Samuel Reshevsky Carel Benjamin Van den Berg Amsterdam, 1950 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 0-0 5. Ne2 d5 6. a3 Bxc3+ 7. Nxc3 b6 8. b4 c5

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Your starting position

Now make sure you have the above position set up on your chessboard. As you play through the remaining moves in this game, use a piece of paper to cover the article, exposing White’s next move only after trying to guess it. If you guess correctly, give yourself the par score. 14


Sometimes points are also rewarded for second-best moves, and there may be bonus points—or deductions—for other moves and variations. Note that ** means that the note to Black’s move is over and White’s move is on the next line.** 9.

dxc5

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10.

cxd5

bxc5 Par Score: 5

The exchange isolates the d5-pawn. Accept full credit for 10. bxc5 Qa5, since 11. Bd2 is thought to be better for White. 10.

14.

…

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0-0

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…

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Bc5

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…

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Bb4

17.

…

Re8 Par Score: 5

Par Score: 5

White opens the long diagonal for the dark-square bishop, which has no black counterpart. 9.

On 14. Bb2 Nc4, White has to trade off one of his bishops. Reshevsky doesn’t want to do that.

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cxb4

Black opts to weaken the b-pawn, hoping to attack it shortly.** Par Score: 5

Bf5 Par Score: 5

White aims for 17. Bd4, along with Bxf6, winning the d5-pawn (1 bonus point). Also, the a7-pawn comes under pressure if the knight moves off a5. Ne4

Black counters by centralizing his knight, attacking c5 and c3.** Par Score: 5

The attack on the knight is more forcing than 17. Bd4, when Black has the option of 17. ... Nc4.

11.

axb4

11.

…

12.

Be2

White has to prepare castling, before Black gets in ... Rf8-e8 and ... d5-d4.

On 17. ... Nc4, White has 18. Nxd5 (1 bonus point). So Black makes the trade on c3, which brings the bishop to the a1-h8 diagonal.**

12.

…

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Bxc3

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…

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Qd4

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20.

Qxd5

exd5 Par Score: 5

Nc6

More reliable is ... Bc8-b7 and ... Nb8d7, but Black has already made up his mind to attack b4.** 13.

b5

Par Score: 5

With 13. Ba3 Re8 14. b5, White transposes to the game, but here 13. ... d4 must be weighed. 13.

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Na5

Now 13. ... d4 loses to 14. bxc6 dxc3 15. Qxd8 Rxd8 16. c7 Rd7 17. Bf3 (2 bonus points).** 14.

Ba3

Par Score: 5

Nxc3

Par Score: 4 Nc4 Par Score: 6

White assails g7, a7, and c4. Black has to yield material. Qg5

Naturally, the mate has to be attended to. The queen move prepares a counterattack at e3.** Par Score: 5

The capture 20. Rxa7 (4 points part credit) is possible. Reshevsky sizes up uschess.org

Problem I

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

September Exercise: Start this procedure in a comfortable place. As suggested in an earlier exercise, make a catalog of every chess concept you know. This could take some time, but let’s assume you have nothing better to do (play along). Then go down your list, imagining at least four instances where each concept applied, either from your own play, or from serious study. You can do it, so don’t give up without trying. It’s a good way to become more in tune with who you are, and a fanciful way to get a sense for what it was like to be Aristotle.

the situation and decides to allow the coming knight sacrifice. 20.

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Nxe3

After 20. ... Nb6 21. Qf3, Black has to play a pawn down with nothing to show for it.** 21.

fxe3

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…

22.

Kh1

Par Score: 4 Qxe3+ Par Score: 5

Deduct 3 points for 22. Rf2? Qxc3. We’ve reached the position both sides were aiming for. Black has two enemy bishops under fire and figures on regaining his piece. White has the f5-bishop in his sights, also the f7-point. At the moment, Reshevsky’s points seem to carry more weight, for if 22. ... Qxc3, then 23. Qxf5 Rxe2 24. Qxf7+ Kh8 25. Qf8+ and mates (2 bonus points). 22.

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Bg6

Black hopes this placement puts the bishop on a safe square.** 23.

Bh5

Par Score: 5

The task is to return the piece and retain winning chances. The try 23. Qd4 Qxd4 24. Bxd4 Rxe2 25. Rxa7 Rxa7 26. Bxa7 Be4 doesn’t work. So Reshevsky takes aim at the black king. 23.

…

Where is White’s queen to go?**

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Problem II

Discovery

ABCs of Chess

Rad8

Problem III

Removing the guard

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Mating net

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Problem V

Problem VI

Skewer

Mating net

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Bxg6!

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Bxe8

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Par Score: 6

Forget the positional stuff, it’s time for a queen sacrifice. Reshevsky figures this is better than 24. Qf3 (4 points part credit) 24. ... Bxh5 25. Qxh5 Qxc3 26. Qxf7+. Rxd5

Kh8

If 25. ... Kf8, then 26. Bxd5+ Ke7 27. Rae1 (1 bonus point).** Par Score: 4

Yes, there’s a mate threat at f8 (1 bonus point). Qxe8

On 26. ... Kg8, then 27. Bf7+ and 28. Bxd5. If 26. ... h6, then Black’s queen has to struggle against rook and two bishops,―not an even contest.** 27.

Rxa7

Par Score: 5

The main threat is 28. Rxg7, followed by discovered check (1 bonus point). If 27. ... Rd7, then 28. Rxd7 Qxd7 29. Rf8 mate (1 bonus point). Black has to attack the bishop or guard g7. 27.

…

28.

Rc7!

Qc8

Black loses on the spot. If 27. ... Rc5, then 28. Raf7 is good enough.** Par Score: 6

White attacks the queen and guards the

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bishop. And on 28. ... Qxc7, there follows 29. Rf8 mate (1 bonus point). And if queen moves, say 28. ... Qd8, then 29. Rxg7 wins (1 bonus point). And on the devilish 28. ... Qf5, White has 29. Re1 (or 29. Ra1), when 29. ... Rd8 30. Rxg7 does the trick. 28.

Par Score: 5

p

…

Black resigned.

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Final position

“Solitaire Chess” scores:

Total your score to determine your approximate rating below: Total Score 95+ 81-94 66-80 51-65 36-50 21-35 06-20 0-05

Approx. Rating 2400+ 2200-2399 2000-2199 1800-1999 1600-1799 1400-1599 1200-1399 under 1200


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Looks at Books

A Deserved Tribute

Showing how logical, positional chess made Alex Wojtkiewicz a Grand Prix legend. By FM Alex Dunne

Jonathan Hilton and Dean Ippolito, Wojo’s Weapons Winning with White, Volume 1, 2010, Mongoose Press, 408 pp., $29.95 from uscfsales.com (catalog number B0049EU)

Alex WojtkieWicz WAs A kind-heArted

man. he had modesty, manners, and sympathy. off the board we analyzed his win against me at rochester, and Alex offered some appreciated advice. But on the chessboard he was merciless. For six years from 1999 to 2004 he dominated the Grand Prix list. Weekend tournament after weekend tournament fell to the nearly invincible “Wojo.” the authors of this book tell us Wojo won 88% of the time—against masters. this is an incredible record, and the authors decided that Wojo’s U.s. chess career was well worth investigating. Volume 1 is offered as a detailed analysis of Wojo’s handling of the white pieces. in an age where 2700-rated players may not even be invited to a top-level tournament, the reader may wonder, why a book on Wojtkiewicz? Alex never passed the 16


2600 mark. But Wojo didn’t face grandmaster after grandmaster. to win these weekend tournaments Wojo had to usually make a perfect score. that meant he had to play for a win game after game. no grandmaster draws. no “safe” play. And so Wojo developed a repertoire designed to extract win after win. Volume 1 is dedicated to Wojo’s system as white. it began with 1. nf3, and Volume 1 considers the lines after 1. … d5. Wojo preferred the catalan system which he usually arrived at by 2. d4 e6 3. c4 nf6 4. g3. Against the slav (3. … c6) he essayed the slightly offbeat 4. Qc2 and against the tarrasch (3. … c5) Wojo played a double fianchetto line—4. cxd5 exd5 5. nc3 nc6 6. g3 nf6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. 0-0 0-0 9. b3. Although Wojo honed these lines time and time again, the authors have included other games by other masters to support Wojo’s play (and sometimes improve on). For readers who would like to emulate Wojo, it should be noted that these openings do not lend themselves to kingside attacks, but rather to a positional treatment usually leading to a central advantage and from there to queenside play. Wojo’s style meant endgame wins (though he certainly won a large share of his games in the middlegame). dean ippolito, one of the authors, includes some of his games and gives one of the best pieces of advice concerning studying a book like this to improve your play. dean had lost a painful 25-move game to Wojo. he writes, “After spending many hours searching for some alternative route, i decided to take a hard look at the key game in this line. ... as i began to understand the position, the moves started to make sense to me. ... i had decided that this was the way to play, and the following year, when facing ehlvest, i understood the position so well that i was able to nullify a strong prepared novelty at the board. this kind of study and persistence in one’s preparation tends

to pay huge dividends over the board, no matter what one’s level of play.” By and large dean and jonathan hilton do an excellent job of explaining Wojo’s ideas in clear, lucid form and well analyzed games. Any reader whose style fits these openings should benefit from their explanation. there is one exception. chapter nine recommends a speculative 1. nf3 d5 2. d4 nf6 3. c4 e6 4. g3 dxc4 5. Bg2 a6 6. ne5 c5 7. na3. dean notes that the move is interesting and presents some Wojo games with “pleasant endgames and tactical tricks.” the games in the last ten years of “the Week in chess” show Black scoring a strong 50% and even stronger after 7. ... Qxd4. nevertheless, this section, too, is valuable for the student. By studying the games and recommendations in this chapter, the student should be able to work out an understanding of what happens after 7. na3 or whether 7. Be3 (which scores 64% for White) is the preferred move. the authors quote one game with 7. Be3 and mention that it is probably just as strong. But as Wojo preferred 7. na3, the authors were correct in concentrating on this line, but the student might have benefitted from more examples of play after 7. Be3. Who is this book written for? there are three groups of chess players who should buy this book: 1) Players who play the catalan will find many fresh ideas here with several games cited from 2009. studying this book cannot help but improve the students’ understanding of the game. 2) Players who follow the style of tigran Petrosian, Anatoly karpov, or Viswanathan Anand, who prefer positional chess and endgame play over attacking the king. 3) Players who appreciate strong, logical chess. this is a book to commemorate the play of a strong grandmaster. Alex Wojtkiewicz deserved this volume. Buy this book.

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Cover Story

Challenging the Ruy Lopez after almost 500 years, the ruy lopez is still generating new ideas and challenges. We look at a slew of recent books examining the “Spanish torture.”

By Pete Tamburro

When the SpaniSh cleric ruy lopez de Segura published his book on chess in 1561, he could not imagine the theoretical struggle he was initiating by advocating 1. e4 e5 2. nf3 nc6 3. Bb5. the move was in the gottingen MSS in 1490 and in lucena in 1497, but lopez’s few lines of analysis raised it from a newborn to a toddler. it wasn’t that it became a heated battle right away. By 1837, alexandre’s Encyclopedie Des Echecs devoted a whole six lines to it, none going beyond move 13. in that book, there was lopez’s analysis which opted for 3. ... Bc5 followed by 4. c3. then, commenced the first theoretical dispute. lopez went with 4. ... nge7 and 4. ... Qe7. cozio chose 4. ... nf6. Salvio liked 4. ... d6 and lolli favored 4. ... Qf6. So, what’s changed in 450 years? in one way, absolutely nothing has changed. everybody has got their own idea about what to do with it and how to fight against it. of course, the variations go into the first 30+ moves almost as a rule. one look at the Marshall attack books for the past 50 years will convince you of that, and there is still no definitive conclusion! one need look no further than the current in-print books about the ruy lopez. ivan Sokolov with his The Ruy Lopez Revisited (new in chess, 2009), or Sabino Brunello’s Attacking the Spanish (Quality chess, 2009) or Milos pavlovic’s Fighting the Ruy Lopez (everyman chess, 2009) and all take the black side with a variety of different approaches. one would think that if all these great opening theoreticians devoted countless hours to a book on how to defend the Spanish opening, they would all come to the same conclusion. not a chance! they all come to one similar conclusion: Black can 18


defend the ruy lopez! this is a far cry from larry evans’ comment in MCO-10: “in fact, it may be said that the only thing wrong with the ruy lopez is the Sicilian defense.” according to the mentioned present-day authors, there are a host of defenses to White’s opening strategy. Sverre Johnsen and leif Johannesen make a case for the zaitsev Variation (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 0-0 9. h3 Bb7 10. d4 Re8). pavlovic

has his own ideas for using the Marshall attack (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 0-0 8. c3 d5 9. exd5 Nxd5 10. Nxe5 Nxe5 11. Rxe5 c6 12. d4 Bd6 13. Re1 Qh4 14. g3 Qh3).

then, there are the real troublemakers. Brunello has three systems for you to look at: the Marshall attack, the Schliemann (Jaenisch) (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5), and the new kid on the block: the gajewski (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 0-0 8. c3 d6 9. h3 Na5 10. Bc2 d5).

Sokolov’s book is a nightmare for White players. not only does he tout the Jaenisch, but he offers up the delayed Jaenisch (3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 f5), the cozio (3. ... Nge7), the Smyslov (3. ... g6), the Bird’s (3. ... Nd4), but he comes full circle with our buddy from 1561 by spending almost 50 pages on the classical Variation (3. ... Bc5). now, White players have to be ready for anything starting with move three! of course, White may do his own opting out of the main line with the exchange Variation (3. ... a6 4. Bxc6) or the c.a.r.l. (center attack ruy lopez) lines with 6. d4 or even 5. d4. in Confessions of a Grandmaster andy Soltis confesses, “i’m reluctant to admit that i’ve never played the main line of the ruy lopez ... once in a u.S. championship, i got as far as move

eight against reshevsky but chickened out at the last minute with 9. d4 ...” thus, you have two groups of players. the first group is ready to dive into the main line and go with positional play like the zaitsev and others or go with counterattacking play with the Marshall or the gajewski. the second group generally wants to avoid all that with an early deviation. to imitate evans’ comment, the only thing wrong with the Marshall is that you never get to it, and heaven forbid somebody plays 3. Bc4 or 3. d4 or even 2. f4! Mihail Marin has a whole book on these other open games in his oddly titled Beating the Open Games (Quality chess, 2007). Shouldn’t it be Winning with the Open games? and even he has a section on the exchange Variation of the ruy lopez for some unfathomable reason. it is, however, an excellent resource, and we recommend it, en passant. rather than take each book and go over its good and bad points, the best approach is to take the opening step by step and see what each has to contribute to this ongoing historical discussion. 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5

the obvious first choice of most “early deviators” is the Schliemann/Jaenisch defense. Marshall loved it. Bisguier beat Spassky with it, and Spassky even played it! these days gM Mikhail tseitlin wrote a book on it with quite a few of his own games, and gM teimour radjabov lets everybody know it’s coming! it’s perfect for american tournament play. Black is playing for a win and avoids all those nasty white early deviations. after 3. ... f5, the theory is just as crazy, maybe crazier, than the main lines. uschess.org

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IvanSokolov,The Ruy Lopez Revisited - Offbeat Weapons & Unexplored Resources, NewInChess,271 pp.,2009,$27.95 fromuscfsales.com (catalognumber B0084NIC) SabinoBrunello, Attacking the Spanish,Quality Chess,288pp., 2009,$29.95 SverreJohnsen andLeifJohannessen,The Ruy Lopez: A Guide for Black,GambitPublications,208pp., 2007,$28.95from uscfsales.com(catalognumber B0095GB) MilosPavlovic, Fighting the Ruy Lopez,Everyman, 174pp.,2009, $25.95fromuscfsales.com(catalog numberB0262EM)

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Two of our authors cover this line. Sokolov’s main weapon comes after this well-known sequence of moves: 1. e4 e5 2.

lunatics, we have two critical roads:

12. g3 Qh3 13. Bc4 Be6 14. Bg5 Bd6 15. 0-0-0 0-0-0 and we get a relatively normal look-

Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Nc3 fxe4 5. Nxe4 d5 6. Nxe5 dxe4 7. Nxc6 Qg5 (He thinks the old

line loses with 7. ... Qd5 8. c4 Qd6 9. Nxa7+) 8. Qe2 Nf6 9. f4 (Sokolov notes that the following may be White’s best try: 9. Nxa7+ Bd7 10. Bxd7+ Nxd7 11. f4! Qf5) 9. ... Qxf4 (9. ... Qh4+ is bad ... Sokolov). (see diagram top of next column)

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10. Nxa7+ Bd7 11. Bxd7+ Kxd7 12. Qb5+ Ke6 13. Qb3+ Kd7 14. Qxb7 Bd6 15. Qb5+ Ke6 16. Qb3+ Kd7 17. Qf7+ Be7 (see diagram top of next column)

According to our author, this is playable for Black. What a mess! Staunton once wrote in annotating a position like this that he couldn’t see how either player could save the game. The other road: 10. Ne5+ c6 11. d4 Qh4+

ing (for the Jaenisch) position: (see diagram top of next page)

Sokolov is not done with viable f5 defenses. He also supports: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Nc3 fxe4 5. Nxe4 Nf6 6. Nxf6+ (6. d3 d5 is not covered;

he gives: 6. Qe2 d5 7. Nxf6+ gxf6 8. d4 Bg7 [8. ... e4 9. Nh4 Qe7 10. Bf4 Rg8 11. 0-0-0 Bd7 12. Bxc7 Bg4 13. f3 Qxc7 14. fxg4 Qf4+ 15. Kb1 Qxg4 16. Qxg4 Rxg4 17.


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g3 0-0-0 18. Be2 Rg8 19. Rhf1 Be7] 9. dxe5 0-0 10. Bxc6 bxc6 11. e6 Re8 12. 0-0 Rxe6 as playable for Black.) 6. ... Qxf6 7. Qe2 Be7 8. Bxc6 dxc6 9. Nxe5 Bf5 10. 0-0 0-0-0 and Black has “good play for the pawn.” So, if you like kingside attacking chances for a pawn, here’s what you can set up:

terizes both books. Some lines fascinate one master. Other lines fascinate the other master. Buy both if you’re going to play the line. Just remember, though, that going into the Schliemann was to avoid knowing all those complicated main lines and deviations! We’re still on move three in our overview! Brunello covers the Gajewski, admits it’s not the last word and nobody else covers it. He also covers the Marshall. More about that later. Sokolov deals with the other third moves. The Berlin “wall” is not covered because it is no longer offbeat. Arthur Bisguier is no longer the only master in the world playing it! He recommends the Cozio as an occasional weapon and Bird’s Defense as playable with White getting a small edge if he knows what he’s doing, which is basically true of most decent lines with black as Sokolov points out. Two pleasant surprises were the Fianchetto Defense (Smyslov Variation) and the Classical Variation. What was pleasant was a contrast. With the line that Smyslov made famous, he devotes a decidedly simple and correct ten pages, and—voilà!—you have an understandable defense to the Ruy Lopez. The other approach with the Classical was to devote 60 pages to demonstrating it’s playable. He shows admirable objectivity by suggesting ways White can improve. Final judgment on the two books? Both are good. Both have ideas the other does not. If you can only buy one on your budget and you’re into avoiding 3. ... a6, go with Sokolov. Let’s continue our little journey through the moves. We left off with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5. Now, the famous Morphy move:

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These are the crucial concerns for both sides. Sokolov devotes 115 pages of analysis on the Schliemann. He covers the recently popular 4. d3 lines as well as 4. d4 and handles those with a good degree of thoroughness. The 4. d3 line attempts to turn the Schliemann into a positional struggle based on Black’s weakness along the a2-g8 diagonal, usually involving the queen ending up on c4. Brunello, who uses the 5. ... Nf6 line as the main weapon, covers 4. d3 with the same respect that Sokolov does. What’s interesting about their presentations is what comes out of this position after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. d3 fxe4 5. dxe4 Nf6 6. 0-0 Bc5 (Brunello just mentions 6. ... d6, but Sokolov gives 6. ... d6 7. Qd3 a6! as quite viable) 7. Bxc6 bxc6 8. Nxe5 0-0 9. Bg5 Qe8 10. Bxf6 Rxf6 11. Nd3 Bd4 12. c3 Bb6 13. Nd2 d5 14. exd5 Bh3! 15. Ne1. (see diagram top of next column)

Both seem to like the pawn sacrifice line, and here Brunello gives 15. ... Qg6 as best while Sokolov favors 15. ... Rg6. Where Sokolov was more thorough on move six, Brunello really gets into this position, which will make people curious who look at this position through Rybka or Fritz and find 15. ... Rg6. This charact-

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Now, we have to stop again because if you decide to defend the Ruy Lopez, you have to expect the Exchange Variation with 4. Bxc6. Brunello should probably have dumped the Gajewski in favor of covering early Ruy deviations as long as he was doing the Marshall as well. So, he’s eliminated from any full 3. ... a6 study. We are left with Pavlovic and the two Norwegians. We have some really diver-

gent views here. After 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. 0-0 ...

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Pavlovic goes with 5. ... Bd6 6. d4 exd4 7. Qxd4 f6. Both Pavlovic and Andrew Kinsman (The Spanish Exchange, Batsford, 1998) are rather keen on this defensive approach. Pavlovic enhances this assessment with an excellent explanation of the fundamental ideas underlying the various approaches White and Black can take. Bravo! Johnsen and Johannessen (J and J) go with 5. ... f6 6. d4 exd4 7. Nxd4 c5. Apparently for variety’s sake, they also throw in 5. ... Ne7 6. Nxe5 Qd4 7. Qh5!? and you have a much more lively position than their prior suggestion. One curiosity is that neither book dealt with this “... Nf4 line” popularized by Gert Iskov: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 dxc6 5. 0-0 Bg4 6. h3 h5 7. d3 Qf6 8. Nbd2 Ne7 9. Re1 Ng6 10. d4 Nf4 11. dxe5 (The fun line

is: 11. hxg4? hxg4 12. Nh2 Nxg2!! 13. Kxg2 [13. Re2 Nf4 14. dxe5 Qxe5 15. Ndf1 Nxe2+ 16. Qxe2 f5] 13. ... Rxh2+! 14. Kxh2 Qxf2+ 15. Kh1 g3 and White can resign) 11. ... Qg6 12. Nh4 Bxd1 13. Nxg6 Nxg6 14. Rxd1 0-0-0 with equal play for Black. Another curiosity is that both books give scanty coverage to 5. d4, which is a good deal tougher than either let on, but their lines are OK. To return to our main path, we now have: 4. Ba4 Nf6

At this point, the authors deal with 5. d4 as though it just transposed into C.A.R.L., which really comes after 5. 0-0 Be7 6. d4 exd4 with the choice of 7. e5 or the generally accepted preferred move of 7. Re1. They all seem oblivious to the other option Black has other than 5. d4 exd4. In the December 1947 issue of Chess Review, I. A. Horowitz, who had done an analysis of C.A.R.L. in the August issue, pointed out that he thought Black’s best move was: 5. ... Nxd4 6. Nxd4 (6. Nxe5 Ne6 7. 0-0 b5 8. Bb3 Bb7) 6. ... exd4 7. 0-0 b5 8. Bb3 d6. (see diagram top of next column)

White has no real advantage here, and the amusing part that Horowitz points out is that neither 7. Qxd4 nor 9. Qxd4

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can be played because of the Noah’s Ark Trap with 9. ... c5 and ... c4. This seems to be an important omission as Black should be aware of different and viable ways of meeting this attack. There is also the possibility of other fifth moves for White which are rarely seen: 5. Nc3 and 5. d3. Both books give adequate, if minimal coverage, which is most likely due to their rarity and need for space for important stuff. Nonetheless, they can’t be underestimated as Sir George Thomas demonstrated many times with the former and Steinitz and Anderssen were happy to play the latter. It was good to see both authors treat the Worrall Attack with some attention, although we should point out to our Norwegian friends that 5. Qe2 is the Wormald Attack which Pavlovic just treats it as a transposition. It can transpose, but there are differences after 5. 0-0 Be7 6. Qe2, which is the real Worrall Attack. In The Art of Bisguier, our favorite GM also misuses the nomenclature, and he played it a lot! It is time to straighten this out. A plus for J and J is that they do cover Salo Flohr’s 5. Bxc6 which tries to get an exchange line with a hopefully misplaced knight on f6. Pavlovic ignores the possibility. 5. 0-0 Be7

How did they do with the real C.A.R.L. with 6. d4 exd4? Considering that there was a book done on it, Black will have to do their homework to know what tricks White has up the sleeve here. Suffice it to say that there are many alternatives left out on both sides. Another opening which gave Black fits for a little while about 40 years ago was the DERLD. This acronym is the Delayed Exchange Ruy Lopez Deferred, which starts with 6. Bxc6 dxc6 and then Black has to deal with some tough main lines involving either 7. d3, 7. Nc3 and 7. Qe1 being among the strongest. But because it has occurred more in master play, they give a decent overview. Bonus point to J and J for taking the time to show how to meet 6. c3?! Another minor omission for the Serbian grandmaster. 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3

The opening train now stops at Norway. J and J go their own way here. Instead of uschess.org

heading toward the Marshall Attack, they recommend the Zaitsev Variation. They humorously point out that this opening is responsible for more grandmaster draws than any other, helpful when you’re black against Karpov! Here it is: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 0-0 9. h3 Bb7 10. d4 Re8 11. Ng5 Rf8 12. Nf3 Re8 13. Ng5 and you have your repetition of position:

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The Zaitsev is a highly sophisticated defensive system. Some fellow amateurs have expressed to me that it is too hard to understand. OK, chess is a challenge. It is a good opening system, rich with possibilities, and it is explained in an exceptional manner by J and J. You can tell they really love this opening, have played it themselves and love the chess it produces. You will learn from these guys if you’re up to the challenge. That means you’ll grow as a chess player, and that has to be good. You have two great teachers at thirteen cents a page! Amateurs (and many grandmasters) have a fondness for the Marshall, though, so let’s go there. 7. ... 0-0

Initiating an invitation to the Marshall Attack instead of playing 7. ... d6. At this point, many players leave the station with 8. d4, 8. a4, 8. h3 or 8. d3. Brunello gets on board again for the first two. Pavlovic recommends only 8. d4 d6 while Brunello gives 8. ... Nxd4 as well, showing it as dynamic and playable. For 8. h3, Pavlovic opts for 8. h3 Bb7 9. d3 d6 while Brunello spends his time on 8. h3 Bb7 9. d3 d5. This is really interesting. If you’ve come this far, you’ve ditched the Zaitsev book because you probably want to play ... d7-d5 Marshall attack type games rather than ... d7-d6-games. If so, then Brunello is your obvious choice in terms of style of play. If you’re not comfortable with ... d7-d6 Spanish games, then don’t play them! With 8. d3, however, you’re going to have to play ... d7-d6 at some point, but at least White hasn’t got a pawn on d4. Both authors agree on 8. a4 b4 as this anti-Marshall antidote. Back in the 60s and 70s this was so frowned on! People who under-

stood chess would play 8. ... Bb7! This is a testament to not getting too attached to theory. 8. c3 d5

There is one more anti-Marshall: The Thomas Emery Variation (9. d4), which was given some attention back in the late ‘60s in Chess Review. Both authors follow accepted theory and Black is OK. Brunello gets the edge for checking a few more lines. 9. exd5 Nxd5 10. Nxe5 Nxe5 11. Rxe5 c6

Finally! We’ve made it! The Main Line Marshall! Both go into it in agonizing detail. Given space constraints, here are two lines you really need to know about: 12. d3 and 12. d4 Bd6 13. Re1 Qh4 14. g3 Qh3 15. Re4. The well-known lines of the Marshall are covered well by both. These two are starting to show up more and there is not as much current theory. With the 15. Re4 line, both go to 15. ... g5!. Pavlovic then spends some quality time on 16. Qf1 Qh6! which he tells us he has revived with personal analysis, and it looks pretty good. Brunello sticks with 16. ... Qh5. However, your reviewer found himself in this line, relying on Brunello, against an International Correspondence Chess Federation master and hours of analysis found Brunello’s presentation coming up short. The 12. d3 line (to assist a later Re4) is a relatively new swamp for players to wade through. Pavlovic has his own ideas with: 12. d3 Bd6 13. Re1 Qh4 14. g3 Qh3 15. Re4 Qf5 16. Nd2 Qg6 17. Re1 f5 18. a4 (18. f4!! “one of the best moves ever played by White in the Marshall.” and then shows how to meet it.) 18. ... Kh8 19. axb5 Nf4 20. Nc4 Nh3+ 21. Kg2 f4 22. Nxd6 Qxd6 23. f3 (23. Qf3 Bd7!!) 23. ... cxb5. This is wild stuff as you watch “decisive” go to “equal” on your chess engine with that 23 ... Bd7!! move! To Pavlovic’s credit, he also gives the 13. ... Bf5 line. Brunello only chooses ... Bf5. It’s a wonderment at times that it never occurs to these authors that White, in this case, might want to buy their books to see what the other fellow is up to. Can you imagine a White’s chagrin running into Pavlovic’s analysis for the first time only because he bought the Brunello book? As with the other books, though, there are no clear cut winners. If you’re a serious tournament player you’re going to have to know all the minefields along the way. Buying one book can be dangerous as we’ve tried to demonstrate here. Maybe the best idea is to get a couple of friends together, each buying one of the books, and form a study group. We used to do that before computers made us isolated pawns! So, here we are 450 years later. We know a lot more, yet the truth escapes us.

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Remembrance

Playing the Campo Can Love him or hate him, FLorencio campomanes was a man who mattered. Two former UscF presidents examine his relationship with our organization. By Dr. Tim Redman & Don Schultz

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onorary FIDE PrEsIDEnt FlorEncIo camPomanEs, the first post-colonial FIDE president, died

in manila, Philippines on may 3, 2010 after an extended illness. He increased the number of FIDE member nations by 50% and made chess the second largest international olympic committee (Ioc)-recognized sports organization (after football/soccer) in the world. In addition to his native tagalog, “campo,” as he was known to everyone, possessed native fluency in English and spanish and had a reasonable command of French, German, and russian. He came to prominence during a period in which the world was moving out of the period of European and american colonial dominance of third-world nations and its accompanying racism, which he had experienced first-hand in the United states. He founded FIDE’s commission on assistance to chess Developing countries (cacDEc) that over many years provided material assistance and expertise to nations in africa, asia, and the caribbean. He vowed that every nation should have a grandmaster and traveled tirelessly to achieve that goal. We guess that he visited over 100 nations in his lifetime. of course, these cacDEc countries, and his knowledge of foreign languages, provided him with a strong base when he challenged Gm Fridrik olafsson for the FIDE presidency in 1982. campo was born in manila on February 22, 1927. He showed early promise both in chess and academics. a national master, he represented his country in five olympiads: moscow 1956, munich 1958, leipzig 1960, tel aviv 1964, and Havana 1966. after receiving his B.a. cum laude in political science from the University of the Philippines in 1948, he was awarded a Fulbright to continue his studies at Brown University, where he received his m.a. in 1951. He continued, but did not complete, doctoral studies at Georgetown. He worked variously as a lecturer in political science at the University of the Philippines, and in government and corporate positions in public relations until 1971 when he became a full-time promoter of chess. He was married, with two sons and two daughters. campo first gained international prominence as the organizer of the Karpov-Korchnoi World championship match in Baguio city, the Philippines, in 1978. In his 1981 book about that match, former UscF Executive Director Ed Edmondson called campo “the world’s number-one promoter of chess for the past ten years.” He served as FIDE president from 1982 to 1995, replaced by his hand-picked successor, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. He then served as honorary president of FIDE from 1995 to his death. Im Jack Peters in his chess column for the Los Angeles Times called him, correctly, “the most effective FIDE president in history.” He was, in sum, the greatest promoter of chess in its history. 22


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left to right: Milton Hanauer, Tim Redman, Arpad Elo, and Campo at the USCF office in New Windsor, New York for a celebration of Founders’ Day in May of 1984. Hanauer and Elo were at that time the two surviving founders of the USCF, which was formed in 1939. In honor of the 45th anniversary of the founding of the USCF and the 60th anniversary of the founding of FIDE, the Federation hosted a meeting of the presidential (executive) board in New York.

A Conversation About Campo The following discussion took place between Tim Redman, USCF president from 1981-1984 and again from 2000-2001, and Don Schultz, USCF president from 1996-1999. Redman served briefly as FIDE delegate but resigned after the murder of the Kalmykian journalist Larissa Yudina. He has served and continues to serve on several FIDE committees and commissions, including rules and chess in schools. Schultz served for many years as FIDE delegate and on the FIDE presidential board as well as on key FIDE committees. He and his wife Teresa have been tireless hosts to many FIDE personages over the years.

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Tim Redman: Don, when did you first get involved with FIDE? When did you first meet Campomanes? Don Schultz: I was first involved with FIDE at the 1974 Olympiad in Nice. I first met Campo at the Buenos Aires meeting in 1978. I was counselor to our delegate and zonal president, USCF President Gary Sperling. Gary and I were very active in the FIDE presidential race for which there were three candidates: Narciso Rabel Mendez, GM Svetozar Gligorich, and GM Fridrik Olafsson. We supported Olafsson, who won by one vote. Campo and I spent a great deal of time together dis-

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cussing chess. From him I had my first primer in FIDE politics. I was extremely impressed with him and left Buenos Aires convinced that he would succeed Olafsson as FIDE President. Through travel and hard work he had single-handedly changed FIDE politics from a Soviet blocNATO confrontation into a three-way sharing of power with developing chess countries. Same question for you: first involvement with FIDE and first meeting with Campomanes? The answer to both questions is the same, the 1981 FIDE Congress in Atlanta that you organized. The USCF policy board

decided that it would be in the Federation’s interest if both presidential candidates (Tony Cottell and me) attended that meeting. I went. Ed Edmondson, who was one of my campaign managers and who had been heavily involved with FIDE, sent me a half-dozen letters of introduction to give to his old friends. I did so. Campo said he would get back to me, and as the meeting died down, he did. We spoke for several hours on chess promotion, his long friendship with Ed (Campo was Ed’s floor manager during the struggle in Nice 1974 to adopt the Fischer rules for World Championship play), and on FIDE politics. How often did you see


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Remembrance Campo after your first meeting? Teresa and I lived in Paris from 1979 to 1984 where I worked for IBM. Many chess players visited. Campo in his many travels frequently came through Paris and stayed with us at our home. Campo loved fiveminute chess and we played hundreds of games in which I was introduced to the “Campo-Khan.” His appetite for chess was insatiable. How about your encounters with Campo after your first meeting? When I was USCF president the first time (1981-1984), I spoke with him often by telephone. He came to Chicago once and I took him to brunch at the 95th, a restaurant on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building on Lake Michigan with panoramic views of the lake and the city. Afterwards he wanted to play chess, so I brought him to Jules Stein’s art and chess studio, at the time the only seven-day-aweek club in the city. He was disappointed when I excused myself for work reasons and left. I learned later that he took on all comers at five-minute chess and closed the place after midnight. I played rapid chess with him often over the years, but could never break his “Campo-Kann” (another spelling), a kind of hedgehog formation with a great deal of resilience. Don, when I became USCF president in 1981, I was convinced, especially after my Atlanta conversation with Campo, that the USCF needed a person on the FIDE executive council (later presidential board) and that you were the ideal candidate. Tell us about your first campaign trip to Lucerne. Since the Olympiad and the FIDE election were going to take place in Lucerne, I traveled there months before the event to scout it out. I saw that the ideal hotel for my campaign headquarters was the Grand Hotel National on Lake Lucerne. So I booked a suite. What are your recollections of Lucerne? We had a very good team in Lucerne. USCF Vice-President George Cunningham was FIDE Delegate. You were zonal president. Bill Church, Arnie Denker, and I were counselors. Our primary focus was to get you elected to the FIDE presidential board and we succeeded, due in large part to your hard work and meticulous preparation. Our second task was to decide whom to support in the three-way race between incumbent GM Fridrik Olafsson of Iceland, IA Bozidar Kazic of Yugoslavia, and Campo. As a conciliatory gesture to the USSR, we voted on the first ballot for Kazic. He came in third and so on the second ballot it was down to Olafsson and Campo. We all met and decided to support Campo. We believed that FIDE needed to be freed from its European dominance, and that Campo had the energy and ambition to change it for the better. We had a party to celebrate your election and invited him. I still remember the scene when he arrived, very late. Campo swept into the USCF suite, looking a half-foot 24


taller, buoyed by his triumph. He had shed his customary suit coat and tie and was wearing an expensive silk dressing gown that billowed about him. “Tim,” he crowed, “they can’t stand the fact that they have elected a little brown man as their president.” Campo had ended the European hegemony over FIDE and the use of FIDE as a battleground in the cold war. His election changed FIDE forever; it was now irrevocably a global organization. Of course the United States delegation was criticized in the Icelandic press for letting down a NATO ally, but we believed we had done the right thing.

Campo OTB Caro-Kann Defense (B15) Mikhail Tal Florencio Campomanes Leipzig Olympiad, 1960 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. e6 fxe6 6. Bd3 Nf6 7. Nf3 g6 8. h4 c5 9. dxc5 Nc6 10. Qe2 Bg7 11. Bd2 Qc7 12. 0-0-0 e5 13. Bg5 Be6 14. Nb5 Qb8 15. h5 gxh5 16. Nfd4 Bg4 17. f3 e4 18. fxg4 Nxd4 19. Nxd4 exd3 20. Rxd3 Ne4 21. Nf5 Qe5

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22. Nxg7+ Qxg7 23. Rxd5 Nxg5 24. Qb5+ Kf7 25. Rf1+ Kg6 26. Qd3+ Kh6 27. Rh1, Black resigned.

Don, CACDEC, the Commission for Assistance to Chess Developing Countries, had a great deal to do with Campo’s election and re-elections. Tell us about that. During Campo’s tenure as FIDE vice-president and then president, he pretty much personally brought in over forty nations to FIDE. He established a 50/50 plan where developing national federations received aid from FIDE in return for cooperation in running FIDE events. FIDE sent grandmasters to countries to play exhibitions, to teach, and to play in tournaments. FIDE

conducted seminars in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, training organizers and tournament directors. Campo arranged for chess sets and clocks to be donated to developing federations. He traveled to almost every country in the world promoting chess. Every time he visited us in Paris he had to go to his embassy to have extra pages added to his passport. Tim, what was your most memorable interaction with Campo? The Pasadena match between Korchnoi and Kasparov in 1983. Campo favored the bid by southern California organizers to host the match between the most talented of the older and younger generation on the way to determine the challenger to World Champion Karpov. I was vacationing with Lynne Babcock at her waterside home in Austin, and I was on the phone each day for hours with the southern California group. A lunch guest, a chess player, overhearing my conversations, remarked: “I never thought the USCF president did anything.” The problem was that each time Pasadena thought it had reached an agreement with Campo, he added demands. I told them: “When you say no, he will say yes.” They did; he did; the match was on—or was it? I flew to Pasadena. Everything was ready. Korchnoi came, Koltanowski was there as arbiter, the site was ready, but there was no Kasparov. One has to understand several subtexts. Soviet-USA relations were at a low point and they expressed concerns about security and visas. Another subtext was that there were two factions in the Soviet Chess Federation, the Karpov faction and the Kasparov faction. The Karpov faction wished to block the rise of Kasparov. But the key subtext, which Campo understood with complete clarity, and which formed the basis for his support of the Pasadena bid, was that Bobby Fischer lived in Pasadena. If anything could smoke Fischer out, it would be a KorchnoiKasparov match in his backyard. I believe that the Soviets understood this also, and that they still feared Fischer. Campo did everything in his power to save the match and also the Smyslov-Ribli match, traveling to Moscow and postponing it for a week. But on August 6, Kasparov didn’t show, Kolty forfeited him, and we had another problem that could only be resolved in Manila, where we both went. Don, what was your impression of the Manila Congress? Hot, humid, tropical. The FIDE group traveled to a state dinner at Malacañang, the Philippine presidential palace. Marcos was not well, so we were hosted by his wife Imelda. There were actually two groups at the state dinner. The first was some sports group, whose leader gave a humdrum speech. The second was FIDE. Campo’s eloquence soared above the previous speech and I felt very proud that he was our president. How about you? My focus there was to secure reimbursement uschess.org

“Any one of you can be responsible for holding a FIDE event. Either you can do it, or you know someone who can, or you know someone who knows someone who can. It’s up to each of you.” When was the last time you saw Campo? At the Olympiad in Torino. We were supporting different candidates for the FIDE presidency, he Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, I Bessel Kok. He was angry with me at first for my support of Bessel. And he had read my book, or rather, and I thought this was odd, he had someone read it to him, and he did not like some of the things I wrote about him. He suggested, “Let’s go to lunch and talk about it.” We did and had a pleasant time. Campo always tried to patch things up. How about you? Also in Torino. We chatted for some time. He was very proud of what Kirsan had accomplished, very pleased with his successor and proud of the fact that he had recruited him. I noticed that he used a somewhat outdated though idiomatic expression to describe his health, “I’m in the pink.” I found it odd that he repeated it later in our conversation. His passion for tennis had kept him vigorous for many years, but perhaps he could feel that age was catching up.

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Left to right: Campo; Suleyman Demirel, President of Turkey; and Don Schultz. Taken at a FIDE board meeting in Ankara, Turkey in 1999.

of $50,000 for the Pasadena organizers and the USCF for the failed Korchnoi-Kasparov match. We succeeded due to the honorable conduct of Viktor and Petra Korchnoi. I was chatting with Campo in his suite when an aide whispered something in his ear. “An old enemy has arrived,” he said, “and I must go greet him.” Viktor Korchnoi had arrived. I, too, went to visit Viktor and Petra. They reassured me they would not agree to anything unless the USCF agreed. The stage was set for Campo’s later trip to Moscow. He went without a visa and was whisked through security and customs. He told the Soviets that the Americans had to be reimbursed. They insulted him: “You serve them well.” But he got the agreement and the money. Both matches were later played in London. A few blocks from Malacanang, there were concrete barriers in the road, checkpoints guarded by Army troops. Campo led the way on foot after our bus parked and we approached the final security point. I saw him give money to each of the soldiers before we passed through. At dinner, I reflected on the fact that my place setting alone, with gold utensils, crystal, and fine china, was worth more than the annual income of the average Philippine family. A few days later a wealthy friend of Arnie’s invited us to his house for dinner. He sent uschess.org

his driver to pick us up. We offered him tip money but he adamantly refused to take it. All was not well in the Philippines. How about one of your disagreements with Campo. I remember you were on the verifications committee when the 2000 Istanbul Olympia took place. I attended that meeting. At the behest of Ilyumzhinov, Campo and FIDE Executive Director Emmanuel Omuku traveled the world to drum up support for naming chess a regular sport in the Winter Olympics. Our committee criticized excessive expenditures and poor documentation of them on those trips, and other problems with expense in the FIDE office. How about pleasant memories? We celebrated Arnold Denker’s 90th birthday party at the 2004 Senior Open in Florida. Campo liked Arnie and traveled half way around the world to be there. He liked you the most of the Americans, also Edmondson, Elo, Yasser Seirawan, and Cramer. He was closest to me, but it was a hot and cold relationship depending on the issue of the day. I still remember Campo’s exhortation to the players in the Senior when they gathered to hear him talk about FIDE. When asked why there weren’t more FIDE tournaments in the U.S., he turned the question around.

Do you remember any memorable quotes from Campo? One that has always stuck with me. I once asked Campo what was the secret of chess promotion. He replied, “A local hero.” The more I thought about it, the more I realized what a profound insight that was. It applies to all levels of chess, local, state, national, global. How about you? Campo once told me that he would travel to hell and meet the devil himself if it would promote chess. That has some interesting consequences if you think of chess in hell. At the very least it would give a whole new dimension to the phrase perpetual check. But it showed his commitment to promoting the game. TR and DS: As we submit this memorial article in mid-July, Karpov 2010, Inc., joined by the United States and other countries, has filed a complaint against the Ilyumzhinov campaign in the Court of Sports Arbitration (CAS) in Lucerne. We both think, based upon our combined 65 years of experience in FIDE that such an action may set off a chain of events that could lead to the split of FIDE. We hope not. Campo throughout his FIDE career always stressed the FIDE motto, “Gens Una Sumus”: “we are all one family.” And he worked tirelessly throughout his life to abide by it and to heal rifts. One of his first actions after being elected in Lucerne was to nominate Olafsson as honorary FIDE president.

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Game Theory Chess players are unwitting game theorists. By FM Mike Klein

aybe you started early, spending Childhood afternoons perfecting tic-tac-toe strategies and finding loopholes in the printed rules to board games. Maybe in adolescence you cheered for a timely $1 bid on the price is right, then excoriated ostensibly intellectual contestants for errors in “final jeopardy” betting on Jeopardy. Maybe you cashed in after college, applying your cold rationality to poker or investing. and maybe you have lost some friends along the way for filibustering party conversation with talk of optimal campaign strategies in a mythical post-electoral College presidential race—or maybe it was because you teased them for playing the long odds of the lottery. When it comes to decision-making, chess players are life’s actuaries. We strategize, we analyze, we overthink. We are as close as it gets to the logical beings that John von neumann and John nash envisioned when they penned their seminal treatises on game theory, a broad field of study that has tentacles in international diplomacy, evolution, and dozens of other branches of social and life sciences. of course, game theory also pertains to

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true games themselves, not the least of which is chess (more on that later). Consequently, members of the chess-playing community are often targeted as lab rats for research studies involving statistics, risk and probability. the latest of these was a series of experiments in 2008, conducted at the Chicago open and World open, testing whether chess players have better reasoning skills than the general public. the results are published in the working paper entitled “Checkmate: exploring backward induction among Chess players,” co-authored by the renowned economist steven levitt, who is best known for co-writing the best-sellers Freakonomics and its follow-up SuperFreakonomics. economists are an ilk with similar tendencies found in chess players—reliance on hard data and a strict adherence to costbenefit analysis. levitt and co-authors John list and sally sadoff hypothesized that chess players should excel at reasoning backward from a final solution to determine the best course of initial action in three similar but slightly different games. the first game, often dubbed uschess.org

the “Centipede Game,” was also the subject of a previous paper in 2009 by Ignacio Palacios-Huerta and Oscar Volij called “Field Centipedes” in American Economic Review, the top economics journal in the country. Levitt’s study comprised only chess players while Palacios-Huerta studied both chess player versus chess player and chess player versus non-chess player. In the Centipede Game, subjects face off with an unknown individual in a separate room. The first person is given the choice of accepting the larger of two stacks of money and ending the game, or “passing,” whereby the two stacks are doubled, passed to the other person, and he is given the same option (whenever the game ends, the other player still receives the lesser share).

nations for not employing the “dominant strategy,” including altruism, the regret of losing potential gains, or a sanguine belief of the other player’s cooperative spirit (especially since passing proves that the first player is willing to jettison pure backward induction). In The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life (2008), authors Avinash Dixit and Barry Nalebuff claim that some anthropological factors are in play, such as the affluence or poverty of the subjects. In addition, “Groups that instill norms of fairness and altruism into their members will have less internal conflict than groups of purely selfish individuals.” This would suggest that while chessplayers may be solitary warriors during a game, a prevailing sense of community informed their behavior in the study. The results mean that chessplayers are either unable to properly “solve” the game, or their social preferences actually outweigh their rational instincts. Chess players may well be skeptical of either explanation. Levitt stopped short of pinpointing an exact reason. He concluded, “Because of the myriad reasons for choosing not to stop in the centipede game, it is difficult to determine why stopping at the first node is so rare empirically.” This was despite his subject pool of professional chess players, which he claims gives “backward induction its best chance to emerge.” Levitt takes some liberty with the term “professional,” but of his 206 subjects, about one-quarter were grandmasters and international masters and more than threequarters were rated above 2000. In the next game, Levitt and his fellow researchers pitted chess players against one another in the so-called “Race to 100 Game.” They again sat in opposite rooms and used a computerized interface. The new game more closely resembled the zero-sum nature of chess results, as there could be only one winner. The first player is asked to pick a number between one and nine, inclusive. The second player then does the same, and his number is added to the first player’s number. The back-and-forth continues until one player’s number brings the sum to exactly 100, and that person is declared the winner. In this case the purse is $10, while the loser receives nothing. Can you figure out who should win this game and how? In chess, generally we consider the first player to have a small advantage, but in this game, the first player should lose every time. Whoever picks a number that brings the cumulative total to 91-99 surely loses, as the other player will be able to get to 100. Using this logic, whoever picks a number that gets to 90 will win, as his opponent’s number will bring the total to 9199. The same holds true for the other winning numbers 80, 70, 60 ... 10. So, by going second, all you have to do is pick a number that brings the total to 10. If he picks two, you pick eight. If he picks six, you pick four, etcetera. In the Race to 100 Game, chess players rebounded marvelously from their Centipede Game ineptitude. Almost 60 percent solved the game by backwardly inducting to find the dominant strategy. Curiously, of the majority who correctly employed the winning method outlined in the previous paragraph, not a single one of those chessplayers stopped after the first node in the Centipede Game. In fact, that group collectively passed 84 percent of the time in the Centipede Game. The winner-take-all format of the Race to 100 Game may help explain the marked difference, since all but the most altruistic of play-

... chess players should excel at reasoning backward from a final solution to determine the best course of initial action ... Levitt’s starting amounts were $1 and $4, meaning ending the game in the first instance yields a $4 share for player one, but passing bumps the two stacks up to $2 and $8. If player two passes back, the two stacks would now equal $4 and $16, and the game could go on until the game’s limit of $64 and $256 is reached after six passes. The researchers used real money to ensure real decision making. They bluntly noted the incentives of subjects: “The hourly wage earned by players in our experiment was well above the implied hourly wage from participating in the tournament.” What would you do? What would you expect other chess players to do? Curiously, the two studies yielded completely opposite results. Palacios-Huerta concluded that professional chess players who know they are playing against other chess players stop nearly 70 percent of the time on the first “node.” When facing a non-chess player, the percentage fell only slightly. Twenty-six grandmaster subjects were in complete lockstep, stopping 100 percent of the time. However, in Levitt’s study, the percentage for all subjects fell to 3.9 percent and grandmasters tallied a remarkable 0-for-16! Game theory is not so ambiguous—it postulates that you should stop at the first available opportunity. The reasoning is achieved by working backward. Since the game’s limit is reached after six passes, no one should logically pass at the last opportunity, since he would be guaranteeing himself a lesser share of money. In Levitt’s game, the two stacks would total $32 and $128 after the fifth pass. Stopping means winning $128 but a pass would necessarily give you double the lesser share of $32, meaning you walk with only $64. If we know that the player debating a sixth and final pass should always end the game, we also know that a player debating a fifth pass should always know not to expect a sixth pass, and so forth. This regression leads back to the first player’s opening move, which should always be to end the game immediately. This is the strategy that two rational players who presume their others’ rationality would employ—the so-called “Nash equilibrium.” Levitt finds his diplomatic voice in wryly explaining the inability of most chess players to realize this. “This result suggests that the ability to transfer backward induction prowess from the chessboard to experimental games is quite sensitive to the particulars of the game in question.” The antithetical results of the two studies is not analyzed by Levitt’s study, but many previous studies have proffered explauschess.org


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Research ers will attempt to find the dominant strategy. Chess tends to reward self-interest over communalism. Taken as a whole, the participating grandmasters solved the game slightly better than the other players, but the authors noted that grandmasters who failed to solve the game immediately continued to lose the thread as the game continued. Even as the sums got closer to 100, they still could not envisage the correct strategy. Levitt concludes, “Generally, we do not find stark differences in performance across chess ratings.” The experimenters tested a third game with their subjects. They played another Race to 100 Game, but altered the parameters. Subjects could now pick numbers 1-10 inclusive. This game proved much harder for subjects to solve. Only about one in eight chessplayers correctly solved the game and played perfectly throughout. Here the key numbers are no longer 90, 80, 70, but instead 89, 78, 67 ... 23, 12, 1. This means that the first player ensures victory only by picking the number one. The second player’s number must sum to 2-11, and then the first player should pick the number that equals to 12. This strategy will eventually lead to the first player summing to 89, when it is forced mate in one. The author’s explain that the significant numbers 23, 34 and 45 are much less obvious than 20, 30 and 40. Chessplayers often sell their game by explaining that chess teaches pattern recognition and critical thinking skills. Studies like this help show that logical thinking in chess is not universally applicable to the specifics of non-chess situations. One of the most illuminating conclusions drawn by the authors is the following: We find it striking that even among a subject pool that has extensive experience with backward induction, the seemingly minor change of shifting the “key numbers” from numbers ending in zero leads to a sharp reduction in success in solving the problem. This result is consistent with the power of subtle changes reported in many psychology experiments as well as Binmore et al. (2002) who found that backward induction behavior of players unfamiliar with the game is quite sensitive to minute changes in the game, and also with the findings of Adriaan de Groot (1965) regarding the difficulty chess players have in generalizing their skills in unfamiliar settings, even within relatively narrow contexts. It should be noted that each player played the three games only once each, so applying the learning from each game could not take place (decidedly unlike chess learning). Also, the three games were played in a random order. Those who played the Race to 100 Game with the parameters from 1-9 before 1-10 did reasonably but not profoundly better. This suggests that they learned to look for a dominant strategy in the 1-10 variant, even though it was harder to find. Strangely, those that played the 1-10 game first actually performed slightly poorer when later playing the 1-9 game. The studies also found that playing the Centipede Game before the Race to 100 Game interfered with performance in the latter, as the Centipede Game may be seen as a cooperation game while the Race to 100 Game is a pure winner-take-all game that does not rely on uncertainties about the other player’s motives or constitution. Some of these results can help explain the way we play chess. Think of a person who finds a theoretical novelty at home. Presumably the inventor of the new move thoroughly analyzes the likely permutations and therefore familiarizes himself with the modifications to the established norm. The novelty may change the position only slightly, but it often confuses the second player, or at least slows his play greatly as he attempts to understand it. Some players, myself included, are at times so reluctant to enter new positions that it can adversely affect their play. As White, I once opened with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3. After 2. ... Nf6, I realized I had nothing sophisticated against the Petroff, so I countered with 3. Nc3, expecting the safety of the Four-Knights Opening. My opponent immediately played 3. ... Bb4 and I

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already began getting nervous. I figured he knew these positions well, so I was not searching for the most topical variation. Instead I found 4. a3, realizing that if 4. ... Bxc3 5. dxc3, I was exactly playing the black side of a Ruy Lopez, Delayed Exchange Variation. In its proper form, White wastes a tempo with his bishop before trading, but as Black, my opponent did not need the added move. Comfort trumped the unknown. I was chagrined when I later read that GM John Nunn called 4. Bc4 playable, 4. Nxe5 critical, but 4. a3 a “poor choice.” Middlegame and endgame positions can also produce erroneous play based on small pattern changes. Moving a pawn up a rank or over a file often changes the evaluation of a position. Recall GM Vladimir Kramnik’s blunder of mate in one against Deep Fritz in 2006. With his black king on h8, Kramnik allowed the computer’s queen to checkmate on h7 with a supporting knight on f8. The late Alexander Roshal, then editor of the Russian magazine 64 – Chess Review, explained that even grandmasters may not have automatic recognition of the pattern, but certainly would if the knight were on the more traditional f6 or g5. Game theory is the overriding principle behind the Swiss system, rating system and tiebreakers. It has numerous other applications for chess players, some that come into play before the tournament begins. Players sometimes essay which section to compete in. Assuming in this instance that prize money is the only consideration, a competitor will do an analysis of his chances in differentiated sections based on top prizes and class prizes. After choosing his section, he may also scrutinize which schedule to compete in, basing his decision on both his ability at different time controls and energy levels, and the list of pre-registered players in each section. Naturally, a deadline decision would yield more complete information. FIDE recognized this loophole when during the last Olympiad they barred teams from making last-minute roster changes for strategic reasons. Some players near the top of a section have been known to perform a statistical analysis of when they are likely to play up and schedule a bye for that round. Recently, a scholastic team contacted me to give advice on which section to compete in at the nationals. Emotions ran high and a dose of pragmatism was needed. An application of game theory helped resolve the issue. They had a group of third-graders, rated mostly in the 900s. The team was deciding between K-3 Championship or K-6 Under-1000 section. Analyzing data from recent years, including past participants and expected results and win percentages, it became clear that a 900 in the K-3 Championship was almost certain to win a maximum of 3½ out of seven. At the 2009 SuperNationals, 900s were paired with 1600s in the first round, giving the underdogs an expected win percentage of less than one percent, effectively making it a six-round tournament from the outset. Contrast this with the K-6 Under-1000, where a 900 could reasonably expect to compete for the top places. On the other hand, if a child was choosing between the K-1 Championship and the K-6 Under1000, that would be a much more difficult decision. As Von Neumann wrote in Theory of Games and Economic Behavior (1944), “The individual who attempts to obtain these respective maxima is also said to act ‘rationally.’” Parents correctly pointed out that children may not play their best if they are intimidated by older players, a point to which Von Neumann would not object. He added, “Since there is no intuitively significant way to add two utilities for the same person, the assumption that utilities are of a non-numerical character even seems plausible.” Von Neumann loved using chess in his examples, since the game is a pure two-person, zero-sum game, devoid of chance. “Chess is a typical representative of this class of ‘perfect information,’” he wrote. “[Chessplayers] are generally considered to be of a particularly rational character.” He explained that “pre-

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liminarity” and anteriority coincide. More simply, thinking about one’s next moves requires working backward from the final goal. While we do not think about checkmate from move one, many tactics begin with looking for an end result, then figuring out which moves force that picture to appear on the board. All of these processes fall into the domain of game theory, but the applications do not end when the games begin. Consider the idea of leaders debating a last-round draw. Besides their opponents’ skill, they will factor in the other top boards’ expected results and the likelihood of being overtaken or tied. They will also assess the prize money won or lost. The matrix might get complicated, but can yield a rough approximation of the Nash equilibrium—the decision with the highest average return. This circumstance produced a big payday for GM Alexander Shabalov in 2003 at the U.S. Championship. With a jumble of eight players, including himself, all tied with one round to go, Shabalov watched as two by two the leaders agreed to non-fighting draws. Two games ended in fewer than ten moves, the other lasted only a few moves more. Shabalov, playing on board four, outrated his opponent, then IM Varuzhan Akobian, by more than 100 points. Let us examine his choice: First place that year was $25,000. He had the white pieces. While his opponent was up-and-coming, Shabalov was still a favorite and had won the championship in the past. The second place share ended up being around $9,000. Players finishing ½ point from second ended up with about $4,500. So in effect Shabalov was risking only about $4,500 in order to gain $16,000. He ended up getting almost a four-to-one return on his money to fight for a win in a game that he was at least a small favorite to win. This does not include the prestige of being U.S. Champion or the art of the game itself. Six hours later, and after sacrificing two pawns, a knight, then his queen, Shabalov won and emerged one-half point clear of the field. In a curious twist, both players were surprised with $5,000 bonuses for fighting play, meaning Akobian essentially risked nothing by playing out the last round (though this money could not have factored in to any calculations). Shabalov is known as a fighting, aggressive player, so he probably did not need to do the math. But since his reputation is known, the other players might have correctly guessed that he would not settle for a quick draw. While the players at the top had their different reasons for taking a draw, analyzing Shabalov’s motivations would have helped. This is not unlike the games outlined in Levitt’s study. As Dixit and Nalebuff explain in their book, “You need to understand the other player’s perspective. You need to consider what they know, what motivates them, and even how they think about you.” GM John Fedorowicz related a story of faulty final-round game theory. At the 1989 New York Open, he had the black pieces in the last round against GM Mikhail Gurevich, in what Fedorowicz called an “all or nothing situation.” A draw guaranteed the two men about $12,000, while sole first was $16,000. But with the possibility of other players overtaking one of them in case of a loss, the loser’s share could be as little as $1,000 or so. Gurevich outrated Fedorowicz by 130 points. Discounting all other factors, that gave him an expected win percentage of about 66%. In addition, he had the white pieces. “From a pure chess point of view, he probably did the right thing,” Fedorowicz said about Gurevich’s decision not to offer an early draw. But if prize money was the ultimate goal, then Gurevich was betting against the odds. The easiest way to see this is to pretend the situation occurred identically nine times. If Gurevich offers a draw every time (and for his part, Fedorowicz said he would have accepted), then he would win $12,000 x 9 = $108,000 in prize money. If Gurevich instead chooses to play for a win every time, assuming an alternation of colors, he will average six wins and three losses. In his six wins he earns $16,000 x 6 = $96,000 plus $1,000 x

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3 = $3,000 for his three losses—a total of $99,000. That averages out to a difference of $1,000 less per decision, not to mention the obvious disappointment of winning only $1,000 instead of $12,000 after a long tournament. You can probably guess what happened in the real event. Gurevich built a strong center but pressed too far and Fedorowicz mounted a decisive counterattack. The idea of thinking about your opponents’ thinking arose recently in a study conducted with chess players over the Internet. The audience was asked to pick any number between 0-100 that is 2/3 the average of all the other players’ choices. This problem is the recent version of John Maynard Keynes’s theory of investing, which he in turn likened to newspaper contests where readers are asked to guess the beauty of certain faces. He said picking stocks is like picking pretty faces—it is not which choices are actually best, but which choices you think others perceive to be best. To be successful in either realm, you have to think what the others are thinking you are thinking they are thinking you are thinking, ad infinitum. There is a Nash equilibrium to the Internet study, which is 0. To get there, consider that no one should rightfully pick a number higher than 66.66, since that is the highest possible answer. But if everyone picked 66.66, then you should pick 44.44, since that is 2/3 of 66.66. But if everyone knows that you will pick 44.44, then you should pick 2/3 of that number. Eventually we see the theoretical guess should be 0, assuming that all other players play perfectly rationally. In practice, this never happens (which could explain chessplayers who employ unsound gambits and other non-Nash moves). The results of the online experiment were mixed. More than 6,000 chess players contributed, and the average guess was 32.2154, making the winning number 21.4769 [Full disclosure: I participated, though I do not remember my guess]. This was in the middle range compared to experiments done amongst nonchess players. The study’s author, Dr. Björn Frank, determined that for every 200 rating points, participants guessed on average one integer lower. He added, “Psychological research has found that excellent chess players neither calculate markedly deeper than amateurs, nor do they calculate a larger number of moves. However, they make the more relevant calculations.” Frank observed that the 28 grandmasters who participated actually guessed a number very slightly higher than the average guess. This suggests that grandmasters, though only a small sample, may have been expecting their opponents not to understand the problem and therefore guess too high. Game theory offers a framework for a myriad of other chess decisions, including analyzing opening statistics, timing a draw offer, sacrificing to break a deadlock, and using a surprise opening. In The Art of Strategy, the optimal play in the seemingly insipid game Rock, Paper, Scissors is to completely randomize your play, as the highest strategic advantage is being unpredictable. The usually solid GM Vladimir Kramnik did this at last year’s Tal Memorial—by playing wildly complicated and unbalanced struggles he surely unnerved the opposition. Consider that the chess world still talks about Fischer’s 29. ... Bxh2 against Spassky and Nakamura’s 2. Qh5. They are essentially telling their opponents, “You cannot possibly guess what I am thinking”—a classic game theory weapon. Von Neumann wrote many complicated formulas to deal with the different variables of the games he studied. Although when it came to chess, he resigned himself to the limits of his field, since the game is too complicated to fully solve. But the game’s obstinacy in yielding to simplicity is its greatest attribute. Von Neumann concludes, “This relative, human difficulty necessitates the use of these incomplete, heuristic methods of playing, which constitutes ‘good’ chess; and without it there would be no element of ‘struggle’ and ‘surprise’ in that game.”

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A Lonesome Timur

GM Timur Gareev was all alone at the top of the National Open standings, the first person to take clear first here since 1984. By IM Irina Krush | Photos by Chris Bird

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ased on past experience, I arrived at the National Open (June 10-13, 2010) with the superstitious belief that I would play decently and have a good time. The uninspiring performance I had in Phoenix at the 2010 Copper State International had done nothing to shake my belief that the National Open was one of my ‘lucky’ destinations. I even felt that the tournament had a special prize just for me, called the “under 2500” prize, which my rating put me in a favorable position to collect. (I was rated just below the cutoff point, and made the assumption that that would help with pairings; I’d either get paired down, or when I got 30


paired up, it’d be to the 2600-2650 range, which is still visible without straining the neck.) I’ll let you know how my premonition worked out a little later in the article. This was the first year that the National Open was run since its founder, Fred Gruenberg, retired from its organization. The transition proved to be very smooth, however, under the stewardship of Al Losoff, his wife Janelle, and Chief TD Bill Snead, who together formed the organizing committee. The main difference I noted was that the boards in the Open Section were moved from the right side of the ballroom to the left, an innovation that was surely the product of a long

brainstorming session on how to improve the tournament. The National Open has lots of side events, but the king among them is the Game/10 Championship, always held on the eve of the main event. 14 grandmasters entered, hoping to capture the $1,400 first prize. I decided to limit my role to that of spectator, and in that capacity I observed one of the defining episodes of the 2010 National Open, for me (see sidebar “Blitzed”). Back at the main event, the six-round sprint to become National Open champion began. Var got off the ground running, Above: Timur Gareev (in jacket) getting a different perspective on the action. uschess.org

punishing Jaan Ehlvest’s passive play with a nice Exchange sac in round five. Dutch Defense, Leningrad System (A87) GM Varuzhan Akobian (2683) GM Jaan Ehlvest (2633) National Open 2010, Las Vegas (5), 06.13.2010 1. d4 d6 2. Nf3 g6 3. c4 f5 4. g3 Bg7 5. Bg2 Nf6 6. 0-0 0-0 7. b3 c6 8. Bb2 a5 9. Nbd2 Na6 10. a3 Bd7 11. Qc2 c5 12. e3 Qc7 13. Rfe1 Rae8 14. d5 a4 15. e4

The try 15. bxa4!? Qa5 16. Rab1 Bxa4 17. Qd3 gives White an advantage. 15. ... fxe4 16. Ng5 Qb6 17. bxa4 e3 18. Rxe3 Bxa4 19. Qc1 Nc7 20. Rb1 Qa6 21. Qe1?!

Playing 21. Bh3! improving White's worst piece, was a strong continuation. 21. ... b5 (Now the game move 21. ... h6 is met with 22. Be6+ Kh8 23. Nf7+ Kh7 24. Ne4 Nxe6 25. dxe6 Bc6 26. Bxf6 exf6 27. Nexd6) 22. Be6+ Nxe6 23. Nxe6 bxc4 (23. ... Rf7 24. Nc7) 24. Nxf8 Kxf8 25. Bxf6 Bxf6 26. Qxc4 and White is winning. 21. ... h6 22. Nge4?!

22. Ne6! Nxe6 23. Rxe6 Bd7.

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24. Bf1! was an interesting Exchange sacrifice akin to the one White played later on in the game. White gets great compensation based on the weaknesses around Black’s king and the relative ineffectiveness of his rooks. 22. ... Bd7?!

Possibly 22. ... b5!? or 22. ... Ng4!? 23. Rf3 Nf6 could be suggested as improvements, with the idea behind the latter being that an exchange on f6 is no longer threatening as White’s rook is placed on f3 rather than e3. 23. Nxf6+ exf6 24. Ne4 b5 25. cxb5 Bxb5 26. Qd2 Rb8 27. Rbe1 Ne8 28. h4 Bd7 29. Bf1 Qb6 30. Bc3 Ra8?!

There is counterplay after 30. ... f5! 31. Bxg7 Nxg7 32. Nc3 f4. 31. Qc1 Rf7?! 32. Nd2! Qc7 33. Nc4 f5 34. Re7 Bf8 (See diagram top of next column)

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35. R7e6

There is an added bonus to 35. Rxd7!, an effective way to sacrifice the Exchange, it also brings Black’s queen to the d7square, so that White always has the fork option on b6. 35. ... Qxd7 36. Re6 Kh7 37. h5 g5 38. Bd3. 35. ... Bxe6 36. Rxe6 Kh7 37. h5 g5 38. Bd3

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The fruits of White’s Exchange sacrifice are obvious. 38. ... Bg7 39. g4 Kg8 40. Bxf5 Rxf5 41. gxf5 Qf7 42. Rg6 Qxf5 43. Ne3 Qd7 44. Qb2, Black resigned.

Despite the previous game, the gem of the tournament was Alex Lenderman’s effort against Magesh Panchanathan, also from round five. In Alex’s own words: “I was happy with my position after I got the pawn back [on move 11] because I had more control of the center and his bishop on c8 was a problem. His position was a bit cramped all along. The main thing that made me go towards the sacrifice, despite seeing I had a great position anyway, like with f4 [18. f4], or other continuations, is that I calculated some lines that worked for me, but it just intuitively felt that the attack must be effective, with all my pieces attacking his king and all of his pieces besides the queen and rook on the queenside. I knew with such a weak king no matter what happens he will not last for long. “This sacrifice was more double-edged, though, than the simple 18. f4, where I

underestimated just how good my position was. I thought if I gave him a chance there, he might regroup and have a good game [after 18. f4]. When I was attacking and he found some defensive moves, in particular 24. ... Rfc8, I got a bit worried and doubtful but then I gathered my confidence back, thinking that I was right all along and ended up cruising through with an unstoppable attack.” Open Catalan (E04) GM Alex Lenderman (2576) GM Magesh Panchanathan (2521) National Open 2010, Las Vegas (5), 06.13.2010 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Nf3 dxc4 5. Bg2 a6 6. 0-0 Nc6 7. Bg5 h6 8. Bxf6 Qxf6 9. Nc3 Bd6 10. Qa4 0-0 11. Qxc4 e5 12. Ne4 Qe7 13. d5 Na7 14. Rac1 Bd7 15. Qb3 Bb5 16. Qe3 Bb4 17. Nh4 Qd7

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18. Nf6+!!

Two exclams for the imagination and the courage. Also strong is 18. f4!? exf4 19. Qxf4. 18. ... gxf6 19. Be4 Qg4 20. Nf5 Qh5 21. g4 Qg5 22. Nxh6+ Kg7 23. Nf5+ Kg8 24. Qh3 Rfc8

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25. e3!?

Another shocking move, since White will be now be down a whole rook! But the idea is to play f2-f4 and trap the black queen.


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A quiet move, preparing f2-f4. 27. ... Kf8 28. f4 exf4 29. exf4 Qg8 30. Qh4

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A picturesque position. 30. ... Ke8 31. Qxf6 Qxg4+ 32. Kh1 Qe2 33. Bd3! Be7 34. Ng7+ Kf8 35. Qh6 Bg5 36. fxg5 Qxd3 37. Nf5+ Ke8 38. Re1+, Black resigned.

Congrats to Alex for this beautiful game!! In an unusual situation for an American open event, in the final round only the result on one board would decide first place. Varuzh was the only perfect score, while the only 4½ was Timur Gareev, the happy-golucky, 22-year-old transplant to American shores from Uzbekistan, who currently studies marketing at the University of Texas at Brownsville. Any result except a loss would give Var clear first place. Would Gareev’s aggressive style give him the upper hand over Varuzh’s rocklike stability? Tarrasch Defense (D34) GM Timur Gareev (2659) GM Varuzhan Akobian (2683) National Open 2010, Las Vegas (6), 06.13.2010 1. d4 e6 2. c4 d5 3. Nc3 c5

The Tarrasch is Var’s go-to choice when he’s looking for solidity. It had already brought him a win in round four (against the same GM Mikheil Kekelidze from the blitz game; see sidebar, “Blitzed”). 4. cxd5 exd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. g3 Nf6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. 0-0 0-0 9. Bg5 c4 10. Ne5 Be6 11. b3 h6

A Rybka-approved deviation from 11. ... Qa5, which he tried against Wesley So in Wijk aan Zee earlier this year. 12. Bf4

More common is 12. Bxf6 Bxf6 13. Nxc6 bxc6 14. bxc4 dxc4 15. e3, reaching a typical pawn structure for this line. 12. ... Qa5 13. Bd2 Bb4

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of the discovered attack, and forcing White to play e2-e3 to protect the d4-pawn. 14. e3 cxb3 15. Qxb3 (15. Nxc6 bxc6 and Black has counterplay on the b-file.) 15. ... Qxb3 16. axb3 Rfc8.

Just an idea, but it looks interesting: 21. ... dxe4!? 22. Bxe4 Rab8 23. Bxh6!? gxh6 24. Qxh6 Bc4 25. Bh7+ Kh8 26. Bg6+ Kg8 27. Qh7+ Kf8 28. Qh8+ Ke7 29. Rfe1+ Kd7 30. Bf5+ Kc7 31. Qe5+.

14. Nxc6 bxc6 15. Qc2 Qa6

22. Bc1!

Defending c6, but allowing a nice tactic.

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16. Nxd5!

Making use of the now unprotected bishop on b4. 16. ... Nxd5 17. bxc4 Rfc8?

Better would have been 17. ... Bd6! 18. cxd5 cxd5 and Black has decent compensation for the pawn (the rooks are coming to c8 and b8). Also, 17. ... Rac8 was probably an improvement as well: 18. e4 (18. Bxd5 cxd5 19. Bxb4 Rxc4 20. Qd2—White has a clear extra pawn, but opposite-colored bishops and activity on the c-file give Black cause for optimism.) 18. ... Bxd2 19. cxd5 cxd5 20. Qxd2 dxe4 and the difference is that here Black’s rook won't be attacked on a8 when White recaptures on e4. The other rook will be effective on the d-file. 18. cxd5?

White misses a big chance with 18. e4! (Timur later said that he didn't consider this move at all) 18. ... Bxd2 19. cxd5 cxd5 20. Qxd2 and White has an extra pawn and Black has minimal compensation. 18. ... cxd5 19. Qd1 Ba3 20. e4 Rd8 21. Qh5

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21. … Qc4

A good move whose point is to acquire the c1-square for one of White’s rooks. 22. ... Bf8

Not 22. ... Bxc1 23. exd5 Bb2 24. dxe6 fxe6 25. Bxa8 Bxa1 26. Rxa1 Rxa8, which leaves White a clear pawn up. 23. Be3 Ba3 24. Bc1 Bf8 25. Be3 Ba3 26. Rab1 Rac8 27. Rb7 dxe4 28. Bxe4 a6?

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Something happened to Var’s sense of danger. He allows a pretty obvious sacrifice around his king. 28. ... Bf8 was necessary, when White retains an advantage after 29. a3 a6 30. Rfb1 but an extra pawn is not as good as a mating attack! 29. Bxh6! Qxd4 30. Bh7+ Kxh7 31. Be3+

White picks up the queen, and the rest is just mopping up. 31. ... Kg8 32. Bxd4 Rxd4 33. Qa5 Bc5 34. Rc7 Rxc7 35. Qxc7 Rc4 36. Qd8+ Kh7 37. Qd3+ g6 38. Re1 Rd4 39. Qxa6 Rd2 40. Rxe6!?

Gareev decided that the simplest path to victory was giving back the Exchange. 40. ... fxe6 41. Qxe6 Rxf2 42. Kh1 Rc2 43. a4 Rc1+ 44. Kg2 Rc2+ 45. Kf3 Rxh2 46. Qf7+ Kh6 47. Qf4+, Black resigned.

White picks up the bishop with 48. Qc7+ if Black moves to the seventh rank, or mates with 48. g4 Kh4 49. Qh6 on ... 47. Kh5. And thus Timur Gareev found himself atop the tournament standings at 5½ out of six. He became the first person to win the tournament by himself since 1984! I thought Chess Life readers would appreciate getting to know the charming National Open champion, so one day, I caught up with him just as he’d returned from a day trip to Mexico with friends. Timur first came to the U.S. when he was seventeen, and spent a year studying uschess.org

[Gareev describing himself]:

freedom, spirituality, excitement.

Right: Timur Gareev. Below, the second place logjam among Authur Kogan (directly below), and (bottom row, l-r) Alex Lenderman, Alejandro Ramirez, and Varuzhan Akobian.

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Some of the tournament staff that make this a great event. Left to right: Wayne Clark, Tom Brownscombe, Karen Pennock, Allen Magruder, Kenneth Sloan.

at UTD. He then returned home, and came back to attend UMBC for a year. Now he’s at UTB, with a year and a half to go before he finishes his bachelor’s in marketing. I couldn’t resist the half-joke that he’s sampled all the U.S. chess universities, to which he replied that he was thinking of pursuing a master’s at Texas Tech. Timur’s interests include jujitsu, poker, and skydiving, which he described as a “relaxing, refreshing experience.” When asked for three words to describe himself, he went for nouns: freedom, spirituality, excitement. His decision to study marketing he explained by saying that he’s an “ideas person, not a numbers person.” His chess style he characterized as “aggressive; adventurous.” Timur wants to improve at chess, aiming for 2650 in the near future, and 2700 a few years down the road, but made it clear that he has no ambitions to be champion: he just wants to play and understand chess on the level of the big guys. For him, chess seems to be both an end (in the sense that he enjoys the creative process) and a means to an end; he wants to make a contribution to society through chess, being an ambassador for the game. Actually, I understood this kind of relation to chess quite well, since my own is very similar. You want to use chess to make some kind of an impact on the world, beyond just achieving your own personal success with it. I promised to unveil the mystery of the Under-2500 prize, so here it is: I won it!

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My tournament took the form of a windraw pattern; I won all my white games, and drew all the black. Here’s a key game that I played in round five, against someone who had an excellent tournament despite losing to me! At 68 years of age, Ed Formanek had a very spry performance, going four from six, defeating one grandmaster (Arthur Kogan), drawing two others (Melik Khachiyan and Renier Gonzalez) and, to round it off, crushing an international master in the final round to claim a share of the Under-2300/Under-2400 prize. A Krushing Victory IM Irina Krush (2520) IM Edward Formanek (2262) National Open 2010, Las Vegas (5), 06.13.2010

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I had been pressing the whole game and had just netted an Exchange after a strange decision by Ed to place his rook in the way of a discovered attack. White should convert this easily, but my next move is a product of excessive optimism and relaxation. 36. Qc4?!

Why not the simple 36. Rc5, not losing any pawns and threatening to take on a5? 36. ... Qxb2 37. Rb3

Of course, activating my rook like this had been the idea, but surprisingly, the rook lift is not as devastating as it was supposed to be. 37. ... Qd2 38. Rb7 Rd8 39. Ra1 Kh6 40. Be4 Nc3

The last few moves were time pressure moves, and now that we'd reached the time control, I could take stock of what had happened. 41. Bf3!

Grabbing the pawn with 41. Bxc6 Bxc6 42. Qxc6 actually leaves Black with a lot of counterplay after 42. ... Qxd4. I had to be careful of such positions all the time, and I realized it was crucial not to acquire material at the expense of letting Black get rid of the horrible bishop on d7. The whole strategy for the rest of the game is based on punishing that piece.

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Blitzed In round four of the six-game blitz tournament, two GM’s with perfect scores were paired, Varuzhan Akobian and Mikheil Kekelidze. The following position was reached: GM Varuzhan Akobian (Quick: 2611) GM Mikheil Kekelidze (Quick: 2463) National Open G/10 Championship, 07.08.2010

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Black had a big time advantage, starting out with close to two minutes while Varuzhan had something in the vicinity of forty seconds, but he squandered that whole advantage immediately, looking for a win that he couldn’t find. So both players now had thirty seconds, and they repeated the position numerous times, with White going Ke7, Black replying … Rc7 check, White moving the king away, Black moving the rook along the c-file, and so on. Eventually White offered a draw on his own move; Black responded by asking him to first show his move, which White did, but then when Black held out his hand to accept the draw, White had apparently reconsidered, said he wanted to play on, ignored the outstretched hand, and forced Black to continue playing having wasted some precious seconds holding out his hand. Then White efficiently and remorselessly flagged his opponent. This situation needn’t have happened, as the official time control of the tournament was ten minutes plus two seconds delay, but whoever had set this clock had neglected to include the delay function. From an

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observer’s standpoint, it looked like at the outset, neither player was aware that this crucial part of the time allotment was missing, and that White realized this somewhat earlier than Black, probably around the time he rescinded the draw offer, and decided to cash in on this awareness (the lack of delay was White’s only winning chance in the position.) Now, I understand that blitz is a game of time, but it’s also still a game of chess, so these sorts of examples raise the question of where to draw the line, when and how much to elevate the time factor over the game factor. It’s a very subjective question, dependent on everything from an individuals’ understanding of chess etiquette, to their sense of fairness and respect for the game and their opponent, to their ability to rein in their competitive instincts in the heat of battle. Personally, I think that blitz without at least some minimal increment or delay is a brutish spectacle set up to bring out the worst in people as they grab for whatever piece of wood is within reach to stave off the ticking of their final seconds. Every time I witness this spectacle, I am traumatized at the core. So yes, I do think the question of where to draw the line has no perfect answer, and thus should be taken out of players’ hands entirely, but still, absent that, I’d suggest a few guidelines, such as: don’t behave in such a way that your opponent won’t want to shake your hand afterwards. Don’t behave in such a way that your opponent will feel like you trampled all over him and the chessboard just to get a lousy point. And think how you’d feel if the same was done to you. This story has a rather ironic background, too. Just a few weeks earlier, there had been a blitz tournament at the end of the U.S. Championship in St. Louis. There was

a matchup Akobian-Finegold, where the players first reached a drawn queen plus bishop endgame, then a drawn queen endgame, with the only difference in strength of position being that Black had a lot more time, though White had a reasonable amount (about a minute) at the beginning too. The audience was treated to a bunch of back and forth with neither player making any progress, and when Akobian offered a draw, it was ignored by the player with more time, who was merciless in converting his time advantage into a full point. Afterwards,

Akobian expressed his indignation with his opponent’s behavior ... but for some reason this didn’t prevent him from doing the exact same thing a few weeks hence. Call it karma, divine providence, or whatever, but the universe seemed to cast a vote on this issue. In the very next game, the proponent of the “no holds barred” blitz style lost to Timur Gareev, which effectively ended his chances of winning first, then drew the final game against Pavel Tregubov to secure a finish out of the money.

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A simple, but effective move. Black's queen is forced to leave her ideal post on d2, and each retreat (to b4 or c3) has a big drawback. 42. ... Qb4 43. Qc1+!

Forcing an important weakening of Black’s pawn formation around the king. 43. ... g5 44. Qc5

Now this would be winning, except Black has the only move. A critical line that I spent a long time on was 44. Bxc6 Bxc6 45. Qxc6 Nxd4 46. Qc7 Nf3+ 47. gxf3 Rxd1+ 48. Kg2 Qxb7 49. Qxb7.

-+-+-+-+ +Q+-+-+p -+-+pzp-mk zp-+-+-zp-+-+-+-+ +-+-+P+P -+-+-zPK+ +-+r+-+Analysis after 49. Qxb7

I could have reached this position by force, and I thought it was winning, but I also had concerns about Black setting up some king of fortress with the rook on the fourth. Of course, Black’s king is terrible and he should lose because of Zugzwang, but I can't say I regret not going for this. 44. ... Be8

And now, I put in more time and calculated the win: 45. Be4! Bg6 46. Qxc6 Nxd4 47. Qc7 (see diagram top of next column)

-+-tr-+-+ +RwQ-+-+p -+-+pzplmk zp-+-+-zp-wq-snL+-+ +-+-+-+P -+-+-zPP+ +-+R+-mKAfter 47. Qc7

This is very similar to the position I could have gotten on move 44, with the important difference that my bishop is on e4, not f3, so Black doesn't have any options on the f3square. White threatens basically everything on the board; the queen, the rook, and most importantly, mate on h7. Black is forced to give up the queen. 47. ... Ne2+ 48. Kh2 Qxb7 49. Bxb7 Rxd1 50. Qe7 Nd4 51. Qf8+, Black resigned

Mate will follow after 51. ... Kh5 52. g4 Kh4 53. Qh6+. In the last round, I got paired with Ben Finegold and made the advisable decision of switching from the familiar but narrow paths of the Queen’s Gambit Accepted or Slav that I have been playing recently to the Nimzo Indian, which in my fifteen minutes of pre-game preparation I noticed that Ben didn’t seem to have any particularly strong weapon against. I figured I had enough experience on the White side of the Nimzo that I could figure out whichever of the three lines Ben was likely to play against it. This sensible opening choice resulted in easy equality, and gave me a great ending to one of my favorite tournaments.

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Date: June 11-13, 2010 Location: South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada Top Finishers: Open, 1st, 5½: Timur Gareyev; 2nd-5th, 5: Varuzhan Akobian, Aleksandr Lenderman, Alejandro Ramirez, Arthur Kogan. Under 2200, 1st-2nd, 5½: Danyul Lawrence, Michael William Brown; 3rd4th, 5: Liulia Cardona, Eric Zhang. Under 2000, 1st-2nd, 5½: Daniel Bryant, Colin Reece Field-Eaton; 3rd-5th, 5: Yusheng Xia, William Barefield, Esteban Escobedo. Under 1800, 1st, 6: Matthew Noble; 2nd-3rd, 5½: Dimitri Kosteris, Cesar Mendoza. Under 1600, 1st, 6: Ernesto Lim; 2nd-3rd, 5½: Raymond Tan, Eusy Ancheta. Under 1400, 1st, 5½: Shaogang Bian; 2nd-3rd, 5: Vahe Patatanyan, Gary Andrus. Under 1200, 1st, 5½: Francisco Moreno; 2nd-4th, 5: Kobey Love, Stephen Van Voorhis, Henry Maltby. Unrated, 1st, 6: Ruperto Dilig, Jr.; 2nd, 5: Gerald Centeno; 3rd, 4: Al Canafe. Chief Arbiter: Bill Snead

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2010 National Open At A Glance

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Correspondence Chess

A Correspondence Chess Manifest Destiny? U.S. Tops 9th Pan-American Team Tournament By FM Alex Dunne ixteen teams gathered from twelve countries of North, Latin, and South America to play in the Ninth Pan American Correspondence Chess Championship. Four countries, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Peru were allowed to enter two teams. There would be four boards on the team and Peru (Peru team 1) looked like the favorite with a grandmaster and three senior international masters (SIMs). Guatemala contributed a GM, senior master (SM) and international master (IM), and Cuba and the United States each had a SM and two IMs. The tournament demonstrated that titles aren’t all—Guatemala and Cuba finished in the middle while the race for first was a close four-way affair between the USA and Peru (team 1), last year’s winner Brazil, with just one IM, and Chile, who had no titled players at all. At the end it was the USA, with brilliant performances by our middle boards, led by IM Wesley (Ted) Brandhorst (+3 -2 = 10), SM Michael Millstone (+10 -2 =3), Michael Proof (+10 =5) and IM Corky Schakel (+5 -3 =7) who gained the title of the ninth Pan-American team champions.

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Board one White’s combination against Venezuela initiated on move 15 is startlingly original. Slav defense (d16) Wesley Brandhorst (2477) Alberto Garcia Barreras (2417) 9th Pan American Team Championship, 2007 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 Na6 6. e4 Bg4 7. Bxc4 Bxf3 8. gxf3 e6 9. 0-0 Nb4 10. Kh1

An earlier game, Goncalves-Kubasky,

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ICCF 1997 continued 10. a5 which also offers White better prospects. Brandhorst is apparently following Izoria-Vunder, St. Petersburg 2002 which continued 10. ... Be7 11. Rg1 g6 12. Bh6 with a quick win for White. 10. ... Qa5 11. Rg1 0-0-0 12. Ne2 h6

Black has delusions of attacking on the kingside, but this is a dangerous loss of time. 13. Qb3 Nd7 14. Bd2

This pin is particularly nasty as Black has no good way of relieving it.

14. ... Nb6

-+ktr-vl-tr zpp+-+pzp-snp+p+-zp wq-+-+-+PsnLzPP+-+ +Q+-+P+-zP-vLNzP-zP tR-+-+-tRK After14....Nb6


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Correspondence Chess 15. Bxe6+! fxe6 16. Nf4 Rxd4

After 16. ... Bd6 17. e5 Be7 18. Ng6 Black has to surrender material. 17. Qxe6+ Rd7 18. Ng6 Qh5 19. Rg3 Nd3 20. Be3 Bd6 21. Rh3 Qa5 22. Nxh8

White's combination has come to an end. With the Exchange and a pawn, White needs only to tame Black’s initiative to pocket the full point. 22. ... Bf4 23. Rf1 Qxa4 24. Bxb6 axb6 25. Ng6 Bd6 26. Rh5 b5 27. Rf5 Qc4 28. Qxc4 bxc4 29. e5 Bc5 30. e6 Rd8 31. Ra1 Kc7 32. e7 Re8 33. Rf8 Rxe7 34. Nxe7 Bxe7 35. Rf7 Kd6 36. Rxg7 b5 37. b3 Bg5 38. bxc4 bxc4 39. Kg1 Bf4 40. Rg6+ Kd5 41. Kf1 c3 42. Ke2, Black resigned

BoardTwo Six isolated, doubled pawns prove irresistible as Michael Millstone grinds down his Canadian opponent. Englishopening(a21) Michael Hryniw (2189) Michael Millstone (2429) 9th Pan American Team Championship, 2007 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Bb4 3. Qc2 Nf6 4. e3 0-0 5. Nge2 d5 6. cxd5 Nxd5 7. Nxd5 Qxd5 8. Nc3 Qc6

The queen stands well on this spot, restricting White’s development and pinning the knight. 9. a3 Be7 10. b4 Be6 11. Bb2 Nd7 12. Rc1 Rfd8 13. Ne4 a5!

A daring choice—Black agrees to a damaged queenside in return for the initiative. 14. Qxc6 bxc6 15. Nc5 Nxc5 16. bxc5 Rd5 17. d4 Rb8 18. Ba1 exd4 19. Bxd4 Bf6

Another daring choice allowing his pawn structure to be damaged on the kingside. Millstone is obviously no slave to convention. Actually Black’s very active pieces make up for his weakened pawn structure. 20. Bxf6 gxf6 21. g3 Rb2 22. Bg2 Rd3 23. Ra1 Rc3 (see diagram top of next column)

The first fruits of Black's campaign— the weak white c5-pawn falls, after which the doubled c-pawns don't look so weak. 24. 0-0 Rxc5 25. Rac1 Rbc2 26. Rxc2 Rxc2 27. Ra1 f5 28. Bf3 Kf8 29. Bd1 Rb2 30. Kf1 Ke7 31. Rc1 Kd6 32. Ke1 c5 33. Rc3 Rb1 34. Kd2 Ra1 35. Bc2 c4

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-+-+-+k+ +-zp-+p+p -+p+lzp-+ zp-zP-+-+-+-+-+-+ zP-tr-zP-zP-tr-+-zPLzP tR-+-mK-+R After23....Rc3

dxe3 as in Carlsen-Sammalvuo, Gausdak 2004) 14. 0-0-0 Nc6 15. Rhg1 b5 16. Bd5 Nb4 17. Qe4 Rb8 18. Bf4 cxb2+ 19. Kb1 Bd6 20. Bxe5 Bxe5 21. Bxf7+, Black resigned. 13. Qh5 Qxf6!? 14. Nd5 Qg6 15. Qh4

White finds all is not so easy after 15. Qxg6 hxg6 16. Nc7+ Kd7 17. Nxa8 dxe3 18. 0-0-0+ Kc6 19. Bd5+ Kc5 20. Bxb7 Nc6 21. a3 a5 22. c3 exf2 23. b4+ Kb5. 15. ... Qc6 16. Nf6+ Kd8 17. Bd5 Qc5 18. Be4 Be6 19. Bd2 Be7

White remains tied down all over the board. Black has to plan to invade the queenside. The key invasion square, b3, means Black has to exchange bishops.

The first wave of the attack has ended. Black has an extra pawn but his king still wears a target around its neck.

36. h4 h6 37. Ke2 Ke5 38. Kd2 Kd5 39. Bd1 Kd6 40. Bc2 Kc5 41. Bd1 Ra2+ 42. Ke1 Bd5 43. Be2 Kb5 44. Bd1 Ra1 45. Kd2 f6 46. Be2 Be6 47. Bd1 Ra2+ 48. Ke1 Bd5 49. Be2 c6 50. Bd1 Kc5 51. Be2 Rb2 52. Bd1 Kb5 53. Be2 a4 54. Bd1

This capture marks the beginning of Black’s counterattack against the white king. Soon all the action will be on the queenside.

Black threatened ... Rb3 but now either the bishops come off or White is strangled.

This is a strange capture. Cesar’s namesake would never have made this capture.

54. ... Bg2 55. Be2 Rb1+ 56. Kd2 Bf1 57. Bd1 Bd3, White resigned.

23. ... Nc6 24. Qg3 Qb5 25. Bf4 Kb6

White can only choose which side Black can break through on—58. h5 Rb2+ 59. Ke1 Kc5 60. Bf3 Bc2 61. Be2 Bb3 and the a-pawn falls or 58. Bc2 Bxc2 59. Rxc2 Ra1 60. Rc3 Ra2+ 61. Ke1 Kc5 62. Kf1 Rb2 63. Ke1 Kd5 64. f3 Rg2 wins.

BoardThrEE Michael Proof’s king looks as if it will be severely battered by the Cuban’s swarming pieces but a great resource with 31. ... Re8! shows it is really White’s king in danger.

20. 0-0-0 Kc7 21. f4 Bxa2

22. fxe5 Rd8 23. Bxh7?

Finally, the black king finds safety, surrounded by friends. 26. Bd3 Qa5 27. Ne4 Nb4 28. Nd6 Bxd6 29. exd6 Bd5 30. d7 Rxd7 31. Bf5 Re8

-+-+r+-+ +p+r+p+pmk-+-+-+ wq-+l+L+-sn-zp-vL-+ +-+-+-wQ-zPP+-+-zP +-mKR+-+R After31....Re8

Siciliandefense,Scheveningen Variation(Keresattack)(B81) IM Cesar Revuelta Capablanca (2435) Michael Proof (2396) 9th Pan American Team Championship, 2007 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Be3 e6 7. g4 e5 8. Nf5 g6 9. g5 gxf5 10. exf5

This wild line was popular at the start of this game. 10. ... d5 11. gxf6 d4 12. Bc4 Bxf5

But Michael’s choice here is suspect (now). His teammate had earlier faced the better 12. ... Qc7, but even so won a quickie in Millstone-Douzlech, X NAICC 2005: 13. Qd3 dxc3 (the latest is 13.

32. Rxd4

White can't afford 32. Bxd7 Na2+ 33. Kb1 Nc3+! 34. bxc3 Qa2+ 35. Kc1 Re2! and Black mates. 32. ... Rde7 33. Rxb4+ Qxb4 34. Rd1 Qa4 35. Qf2+ Kc6 36. Qd4

White gives up: the exchange of queens reduced the game to one of technique. 36. ... Qxd4 37. Rxd4 Kc5 38. Rd1 Re1 39. Rxe1 Rxe1+ 40. Kd2 Rf1 41. Be3+ Kd6 42. Bd3 Ra1 43. Bf4+ Ke6 44. c4 Bg2 45. Kc3 f5 46. c5 Bf1 47. Bc2 Bb5 48. Kd2 Rf1 49. Ke3 Bc6 50. Bd6 f4+ 51. Kd4 Rf2 52. Bd3 Rxb2 53. Bxf4 Rb4+ 54. Ke3 a5 55. Bg3 a4, White resigned.

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presses too hard (23. Rxd7?!) Corky Schakel shows how a centralized bishop and extra pawns converts into an endgame win.

the king. Both sides have somewhat compromised king shields.

Black sacrifices a pawn to activate his rook.

16. bxc3 Re8 17. f4 h6 18. Nf3 Kf7

33. Nxf5 gxf5 34. g4

Corky has some difficult problems developing his queenside, but this is not a solution to those problems. He retracts this next turn.

French Defense (C11) Hamlet Danilo Garcia (2290) Corky Schakel (2391) 9th Pan American Team Championship, 2007

After 34. Bxf5+ Kg7 35. Kb3 Re3 36. g4

-+-+r+-+ zp-+-+-+k -zp-+-+p+ +-+-+n+p -+-sN-zP-zP +-zPL+-zPPmKP+-+-+ +-+-+-+-

19. Qe3 Kg8 20. Qc5 Re7 21. Kb2

But Hamlet, too, is indecisive. With 21. Rd6 he puts more pressure on Black’s position.

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 dxe4 5. Nxe4 Be7 6. Bxf6 Bxf6 7. Nf3 0-0 8. Qd2 Be7 9. Bd3 f5?!

21. ... Kh7 22. Rd3 Bd7 23. Rxd7?! Rxd7 24. Bxe6 Re7 25. Qxf5+ Qxf5 26. Bxf5+ g6 27. Rxe7+ Nxe7 28. Be4

Corky tries an ancient anti-positional line as the usual 9. ... Nd7 has been doing very poorly lately. The danger is that the e5-square has been significantly weakened.

The attack is over; the endgame has been reached. White’s weakened pawn structure offers Black the advantage.

After32....Nf5

Kf6 37. Bd7 Re7 38. Bc8 Re4 Black is a favorite, but the fight goes on. White cannot leave Black with a kingside pawn. The endgame is difficult but White’s 35th move is fatal.

28. ... Rc8 29. Nd4 b6 30. h4?!

10. Nc3 c5 11. dxc5 Bxc5 12. 0-0-0

White mistakenly thinks he has the advantage and starts operations on the kingside. This pawn advance only helps the superior side.

White could be content with 12. 0-0 and a small advantage, but he has bigger dreams. Hamlet lets Corky know the king is his target.

34. ... Kh6 35. gxf5? Re1 36. f6 Rh1 37. f7 Kg7 38. Bg6 Rxh4 39. a3 Rh1 40. f5 h4, White resigned.

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30. ... h5 31. Bd3 Re8 32. g3 Nf5!

12. ... Nc6 13. Rhe1 Qf6 14. Bc4 Bb4 15. Ng5 Bxc3

(see diagram top of next column)

And Corky lets Hamlet know that the play’s the thing with which he will catch

Apparently such things were not dreamed of in Hamlet's philosophy.—

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Country

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2

3

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5

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7

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9

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Score

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USA

XX

3

2

3

1½

2

1

3

2½

2½

3

3

3

3½

3½

4

40½

24

2

Peru 1

1

XX

2½

1½

3

3½

1½

2

2

2½

3

3½

3½

3½

3

3½

39½

22

3

Brazil

2

1½

XX

2½

1½

1½

3

2½

3

2½

3½

3½

2

3½

3½

3½

39½

22

4

Chile

1

1½

1½

XX

2

2½

2

2

4

3

2½

3½

3

3½

3½

3½

39

21

5

Argentina 1

2½

1

2½

2

XX

2

2

1½

2½

2½

2½

3

2½

3½

3½

3½

37

23

6

Peru 2

2

½

2½

1½

2

XX

2½

2

1½

3

2½

3

3

3

3

3½

35½

21

7

Argentina 2

3

2½

1

2

2

1½

XX

2

1½

1½

3

3½

3

2½

3

3

35

19

8

Cuba

1

2

1½

2

2½

2

2

XX

3

2

2½

1½

2½

2½

3

3½

33½

19

9

Guatemala

1½

2

1

0

1½

2½

2½

1

XX

1½

2½

2

3

4

3

3½

31½

16

10

Canada 1

1½

1½

1½

1

1½

1

2½

2

2½

XX

2

3

2½

2½

3

3

30

15

11

Canada 2

1

1

½

1½

1½

1½

1

1½

1½

2

XX

3

1½

2½

2

3½

25½

12

Brazil

1

½

½

½

1

1

½

2½

2

1

1

XX

3

2½

3

3

23

13

Ecuador

1

½

2

1

1½

1

1

1½

1

1½

2½

1

XX

2½

2

2½

22½

8

14

Mexico

½

½

½

½

½

1

1½

1½

0

1½

1½

1½

1½

XX

3

3

18½

4

15

Nicaragua

½

1

½

½

½

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

2

1

XX

3

17

4

16

Venezuela

0

½

½

½

½

½

1

½

½

1

½

1

1½

1

1

XX

10½

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What’s The Best Move?

Viva Capablanca! By GM Larry Evans

Capa’s Immortal Games José Raúl Capablanca, 3rd World Chess Champion (Russell Enterprises 2010) is a remarkable account of his career by Isaak and Vladimir Linder, two Russian chess historians. Their biography features 87 annotated games, numerous photos, documents, and complete crosstables of Capa’s tournaments and matches. His loss of the title in 1927 to Alekhine by 18½-15½ which was called “a drama in 34 acts” stunned chess fans who eagerly awaited a rematch that never materialized. The invincible Cuban was 2½ points ahead of Alekhine in a field of 16 at London 1922 where a chess patron, who took them both to a show, said: “Capablanca never took his eyes off the chorus, whilst Alekhine never looked up from his pocket chess set.” Solutions to this month’s quiz positions are on page 71.

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1. White moves

+ + +r+ +p+ +r+k p+p+R+Rp + + + + P+ +QP + + + + P P + +P+ + q +K+

(a) Kf2 (b) Ke2 (c) Qe1

3. Black moves

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+rrk+ + p q pp pp p l + + + + + PP+ P + + nPLN+ P+ Q PLP + R+ K

(a) c5 (b) Na4 (c) Qd7

2. White moves

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r+ + +p+k + + qp+ P+ + + p +Q+ + P + p+ P + +R+ K + + + + +

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(a) a6 (b) Rc2 (c) Kg2

4. Black moves

+ + r k pln l +p p + +qP + +p+ p + P+ + + N PL+ PP L + + K + + RQ

(a) Qg8 (b) Qf5 (c) Qe6

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Back to Basics

Chess is for Thinkers

Developed through trial-and-error, the standard time control sessions (40 moves in two and a half hours, adjourned, then one hour per every 16 moves) has produced the greatest events and games ever played. By GM Lev Alburt

My recipe for quick and steady improvement: play in tournaments with a “serious” time control, such as the World Open or the U.S. Open (two hours for 40 moves, then one hour for the rest of the game); record the time spent by you, and your opponent, on each move (don’t forget to apply common sense—for instance, do not record the time in time pressure); analyze your game (ideally, with your opponent); and in particular try to establish how wisely you’ve allocated your time. Now, if you enjoy blitz—play blitz, by all means. Blitz helps with intuition, decisiveness, basic tactics and strategies; it also unveils before you hundreds of positions in just a few hours. But for three/fourmove-deep tactics, in-depth strategies, and planning, a serious time control is a must! And action-chess controls (game/30, game/60) fall somewhere between blitz and serious chess. I hope that this long introduction addresses the question raised by Laurence Stone, winner of this month’s award! Writes Mr. Stone: In submitting this game, I want to ask a basic question: What is your philosophy of time controls, specifically when training? I personally prefer a slower game since I can think more about each move; but, I can experience a lot more openings when I play five games in a day. This little game isn’t exceedingly pretty overall, but I’m rather proud of the matein-three that I “almost” saw. I mean, with ten more minutes on my clock, I’m sure I would have seen it! All you have to do is consider all captures and checks and there it is. On the other hand, the only reason I got into such a position with my much stronger opponent is because he, too, was needing to cut his thoughts short 42


and move. He missed several opportunities to inflict crushing material losses. (Lev’s further comments are in italics.) Sicilian Defense, Smith-Morra Gambit Declined (B22) Laurence Stone (1304) Kevin Ahtou (1853) Chess Castle of Minnesota Played March 28, 2010 Time Control: Game in 45 minutes, plus a 3-second delay 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 Nc6 4. Nf3 g6

Mixing ... Nc6 and ... g6 is an error here. Better is 4. ... Nf6, 4. ... d5 or, the best of all, 4. ... dxc3!. 5. cxd4 d5

r+lqklnr pp+ pp+p +n+ +p+ + +p+ + + PP+ + + + +N+ PP + PPP RNLQKL+R

After 5. ... d5

6. e5

After 6. exd5!, attacking the knight and thus forcing 6. ... Qxd5, White gains tempi: 7. Nc3 Qa5 8. d5, with some edge. 6. ... h5

Dubious. After 6. ... Bg7 we’ll get an equal position, usually achieved by the following move order: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 g6 3. c3 Bg7 4. d4 cxd4 5. cxd4 d5 6. e5 Nc6, analyzed in Chess Openings for Black, Explained.

7. g3

My coach Fritz prefers the simple 7. Nc3. I looked at the a6-f1 diagonal and said hmm, what can my “good” bishop really do on this diagonal besides trade off for his c6-knight? So I went for some kingside fianchetto action which will, by the way, lead to my “golden moment” in about ten more moves. Fritz is right. By trading the c6-knight, you’d get rid of a menace to your d4-pawn. 7. ... Bf5

r+ qklnr pp+ pp+ +n+ +p+ + +pPl+p + P+ + + + +NP PP + P P RNLQKL+R

After 7. ... Bf5

Better is the logical 7. ... Bg4.

8. Bg2 e6 9. 0-0 Nge7 10. Bg5 Qb6 11. Qe2

Protects my b-pawn directly and my d-pawn indirectly: if 11. ... Nxd4 12. Nxd4 Qxd4 then I have 13. Qb5+. Too fancy; better was the simple 11. Qd2. 11. ... Bg4

Pinning one of my defenders of d4. I will now add another defender, he will add another attacker, and I will have to give it up. Exactly; thus, 11. Qd2! 12. Rd1 Nf5 (see diagram top of next page)

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r+ +kl r pp+ +p+ qn+p+p+ + +pPnLp + P +l+ + + +NP PP +QPLP RN+R+ K

After 12. ... Nf5

13. h3??

This move is a blunder. After 13. ... Nxd4 (either knight will do), chasing my queen, he can gain more than just one pawn of material. 13. ... Bxf3

But he doesn’t see it! Really, such an “automatic” move must be embarrassing for a class-A player. I blame it on the clock. 14. Qxf3 Ncxd4

I’d prefer 14. ... Nfxd4.

15. Qd3 Nc6 16. Bf6

r+ +kl r pp+ +p+ qn+pLp+ + +pPn+p + + + + + +Q+ PP PP + PL+ RN+R+ K

After 16. Bf6

16. ... Rh7

Terrible move, which badly misplaces the king’s rook. Why not the simple 16. ... Bg7? 17. Bxd5

My idea is to sacrifice my bishop for two pawns, to get my queen, rook, and other bishop right in his king’s face. I have to admit, when I feel like I’m losing, my attacks get a little more reckless! But watch what happens. With Black’s rook on h7, White isn’t losing! Sacrifices, even incorrect sacrifices, often work, as 17. Bxd5 did (as we’ll see). Stronger, however, was 17. Nc3 and only then, perhaps, Bxd5—with the goal of recapturing on d5 with the knight! 17. ... Nb4?? (see diagram top of next column) uschess.org

r+ +kl + pp+ +p+r q +pLp+ + +LPn+p n+ + + + +Q+ PP PP + P + RN+R+ K

After 17. ... Nb4

I guess his idea was to attack my queen and then “safely” recapture on d5 with his knight ... but this gives me a mate in three! It’s right there, and I bet anyone who’s solved a few checkmate puzzles can see it. I just do 18. Bc6+ ... if he takes with his b-pawn or knight I have 19. Qd7 mate, or if he takes with his queen I have 19. Qd8+ Rxd8 20. Rxd8 mate. No other options! But, alas, I missed it. Correct. 17. ... exd5 was a must, ready to meet 18. Qxd5 with 18. ... Be7 or even 18. ... Rd8. 18. Bb3

What I did see was that, if his knight takes my queen, I have 19. Ba4+ and he will have to block with his queen, which I would take, and then he could take my bishop and I his knight. The problem with short time controls is you (I, anyway) tend to settle for the first move that looks “OK” instead of “wasting time” looking for that better move. An excellent observation!

tude—why desperation? 22. Qd8+ Rxd8 23. Rxd8+ Qe8 24. Rxe8+ Kxe8 25. Rd1 Nc6 26. Ba4 Bb6 27. Nb5 Ne4 28. Nd6+ Nxd6 29. Rxd6 h4

+ +k+ + pp+ +p+r lnRpLp+ + + P+ L ++ + p + + + + P PP + P + + + + K

After 29. ... h4

It is Black who—desperately—is trying to activate his poor rook somewhat. White can stop this: 30. Kg2 Rh5 31. f4. 30. Bxc6+ bxc6, Draw agreed.

30. Bxc6+ wasn’t needed, as the pinned knight couldn’t run away. Kevin offers a draw, even though he had several minutes left on his clock and I was down to about four seconds. I immediately agree, and he said, “You don’t deserve to lose this one on time ... there had to be a kill in there somewhere.” Kevin was right: even now White is much better, perhaps even winning, after 31. Kg2 (not 31. Rxc6 Kd7, and another black prisoner, the king, escapes from his cage). But having little time—de facto, three incremental seconds per move—Mr. Stone was correct to take a draw.

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18. ... Bc5 19. Qd7+ Kf8 20. Rd2 Nxg3

r ++ k+ p+Q+p+r p q +pLp+ + l P +p n+ + + +L+ + nP PP R P + RN+ + K

After 20. ... Nxg3

It’s like, he’s looking at my king and I’m looking at his king and nobody’s really watching both kings. 21. Nc3 Qc6

Don’t these moves always look strong, for the first few seconds anyway? This threatens mate on h1 and seemingly forces me to trade queens. Instead, I desperately ram everything at his king. I like the following White attack very much, while disagreeing with the atti-

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Endgame Lab

Rapid!

The Melody Amber rapid event is the leading example of the current popularity of rapid chess. But endgames can suffer in these events. By GM Pal Benko

In keeping with the spirit of our age of acceleration, rapid chess is enjoying a renaissance. It can be hard to budget the available time; usually this means the endgame is afforded the least overall time. Not surprisingly, generally that quality of play suffers the most in the last phases of these games—even for top players. To illustrate, here are some rook endgames from some of the currently highest-rated players. Locked up king GM Magnus Carlsen (2813) GM Levon Aronian (2782) Amber Rapid, Nice 2010

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Black to play

The position is completely balanced. It is hard to imagine how Black can lose with such an active rook. 43. ... Ra3?

Instead 43. ... g5! would have eliminated any fantasy of White’s entombing the black king. (Thus 44. Ra8 Kh7 with tempo, etc.) 44. Ra8 Kf6 45. a6 Ke7 46. a7 Ra2 47. f4!

Threatening 48. e5 then e6!, using a skewer motif. (... fxe6 is answered by Rh8.) 47. ... Ra3+

Still, 47. ... g5! could have yielded a draw (after 48. f5 or 48. fxg5 hxg5) since the white king, heading to b6, can’t hide 44


from the checks coming from behind. 48. Kf2 Kf6 49. Ke2 Kg7 50. Kd2

R+ + + + P + +pk + p +pp + + + + + +PPP+ r+ + + + K+ + + + + +

After 50. Kd2

50. ... h5?

It was too early for this. White gets some chances after this. To delay it: 50. ... Ra2+ 51. Kc3 and then 51. … h5 would have been the right timing. 51. g5 h4 52. Ke2 h3 53. Kf2 Ra2+ 54. Kg1 Rg2+ 55. Kh1 Ra2 56. f5 Kh7

No better is 56. ... gxf5, since after 57. exf5 Kh7 58. g6+ wins. 57. f6 h2 58. Rf8

Black is lost already. 58. Re8 Rxa7 59. Re7 was also winning. 58. ... Rxa7 59. Kxh2 Rb7

Thus Black is completely passive. There was an opportunity to play for stalemate with 59. ... d5 60. exd5? Ra2+ 61. Kg3 Ra3+ 62. Kf4 Rf3+! drawing, but it is only a dream since 60. e5! d4 61. Kg3 d3 (61. ... Rd7 62. e6, or 62. Rxf7+ wins.) 62. Rd8 wins for White. 60. Kg3 Ra7 61. Kf4 Rb7 62. Ke3 Ra7 63. Kd4 Rc7 64. Re8!

There was a way to err: 64. Kd5? Rc5+ 65. Kxd6 Rd5+! 66. Ke7 Re5+ 67. Kxf7 Re7+ resulting in a stalemate. 64. ... Ra7

If 64. ... Rc5 then 65. e5!

65. Kd5 Ra5+ 66. Kxd6 Ra6+ 67. Ke7 Ra7+ 68. Kf8, Black resigned.

After the first diagram, it is surprising that it would be the black king locked up, not the white one. Unbelievable GM Ruslan Ponomariov (2737) GM Magnus Carlsen (2813) Amber Rapid, Nice 2010

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Black to play

Such equal positions usually end with a friendly handshake. Even similar positions when a player is a pawn down are typically considered a draw. 41. ... Rc4 42. Kg3 e6 43. f4 h6

Prepares the ... g6-g5 break, which would have been better avoided by White with 44. h4. 44. Kf3 Rc3+ 45. Kf2

The more aggressive 45. Ke4 was possible, and better. 45. ... g5 46. fxg5 hxg5

Black succeeds in isolating the e5-pawn.

47. Ra4 Kg7 48. Rg4 Kh6 49. g3

Still equal is 49. h4 gxh4 50. Rxh4+ Kg5 51. g3. 49. ... Kh5 50. Ra4 Kg6

Or 50. ... Rc5 51. Re4 Kg6 52. g4 with equality. uschess.org

Benko’s Bafflers Most of the time these studies resemble positions that could actually occur over-the-board. You must simply reach a theoretically won or drawn position for White. Solutions can be found on page 71. Please e-mail submissions for Benko’s Bafflers to: [email protected]

51. Ra5 Rd3 52. h4?

This offers a new target for Black. Instead, 52. Rb5, a waiting move, could have held on because 52. ... Rd5 would be winning for Black only if the white king was on h2. 52. ... gxh4 53. gxh4 Rd7 54. Ke3 Rb7 55. Kf4 Rb4+ 56. Kg3 Kf5 57. Ra7 Rg4+ 58. Kf3 Rg7 59. Ra5 Rg1 60. Rb5 Ra1 61. Rc5 Ra3+ 62. Kf2 Ke4 63. h5 Ra8 64. Kg3 Kf5 65. Kh4

There is still equality with 65. Rc7 Rg8+ 66. Kh4 Rg4+ 67. Kh3 Rg7 68. Kh4 Kxe5 69. h6 but after 65. ... Rf8 66. h6 Kg6 White looks to be in trouble. 65. ... Ra4+ 66. Kg3 Rg4+ 67. Kf3 Rf4+ 68. Kg3 Kg5 69. h6 Rg4+ 70. Kf3 Rh4 71. Rc7 Kg6 72. Rc8 Rxh6 73. Kg4 Rh1

+R+ + + + + +p+ + +p+k+ + + P+ + + +K+ + + + + + + + + + + + + r

After 73. ... Rh1

74. Rg8+??

White has made inaccuracies and lost a pawn to this point, but this was a deadly mistake. 74. Kf4! was still a draw by hanging his “e”-pawn, giving it up only for the f7-pawn. 74. ... Kh7 75. Ra8 Rf1!

Cuts the white king off from his pawn.

76. Ra2 Kg6 77. Rg2

After 77. Ra5 Rf5 followed by … f6 wins.

77. ... Rf5 78. Re2 Kg7!

The black king aims for d5—and there is no good way to prevent it. uschess.org

Problem I

A. Koranyi, 1963

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White to play and win

79. Kg3 Kf8 80. Re4 Ke7 81. Kg4 Kd7 82. Rd4+ Kc6 83. Rd6+ Kc7 84. Rd1

If 84. Ra6 Kb7 85. Rd6 Kc8 86. Rc6+ Kd7 87. Rc5 f6 wins. The rest was easy, and White resigned on move 102. This surprising result justified Carlsen’s efforts since he needed the whole point to finish first. Escape! GM Magnus Carlsen (2813) GM Vugar Gashimov (2740) Amber Rapid, Nice 2010

r +r+ + +p+ Npkp p+ +ln + + q+ + P ++ p+ + + +L+ Q + PPP R + R K

White to play

First let’s see the process of moving into an endgame. It looks that Carlsen is in big trouble here. The attack is over and the knight is trapped. 26. Nd5! Bxd5 27. Re5! Rxe5 28. Qxe5 Rc8!

A different possibility is 28. ... Rg8!?, and after 29. Rd1 Qc2 30. Rxd5 Re8 31. Qg5+ Qg6 32.Qxg6+ hxg6 33. Rd1 Black is slightly better. 29. Qg5+ Kf8 30. Qxf6 Qc1+ 31. Bd1 Qc3 32. Qxc3 Rxc3 33. Bf3! Bxf3 34. gxf3 (see diagram top of next column)

This lets White manage to escape into a rook ending, the ending that gives the best practical chances when a pawn down. 34. ... Rxf3?

Taking the doubled pawn is only a minimal gain for Black since it does not help liberate his own pawns. Instead, Black should have prepared to mobilize his extra

Problem II

A. Koranyi, 1970)

+ + + + + +R+ + P+ p +kP + + + r + + + + + + + + +P+ K + + + + + r

White to play and draw

+ + k+ +p+ +p+p p ++ + + + + + + P ++ p+ + r +P+ + + P P R+ + K

After 34. gxf3

pawn with 34. ... Rc5 (or 34. ... Rb3!?) 35. Rb1 b5 36. axb5 Rxb5 37. Ra1 a5 etc. This would have made the black rook more active. 35. Rb1 Ra3 36. Rxb7 f3

An unnecessary mate threat that only weakens this pawn. 37. h3 Rxa4 38. Kh2 a5 39. Kg3 Ra1

Possible alternatives: 39. ... Rb4 or 39. ... Ra3. 40. Kxf3 a4 41. Ra7 a3 42. Kf4 Kg7 43. Kf5

The white rook and king are both placed optimally, assuring the draw. 43. ... a2 44. f4 Rh1 45. Rxa2 Rxh3

Even adding this pawn to his collection does not change the situation in any significant way. 46. Rg2+ Kf8 47. Ra2 Rh6 48. Kg4 Rg6+ 49. Kf3 Kg7 50. Ra5 h6 51. Rb5 Rd6 52. Kg4 Kg6 53. Ra5 Rd4 54. Rb5 h5+ 55. Rxh5 Rxf4+ 56. Kxf4 Kxh5 57. Kf5 f6 58. Kxf6, Draw.

Winning a drawn position and drawing losing ones is simplified if your opponents play inaccurately due to limited time on the clock. Carlsen, however, always found a plan that gave him the best chances and then realized them faultlessly. He has previously stated that in endgames he had the essential knowledge, he practiced and he worked out the principles on his own. It is a good advice to follow.

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Nationals Oct. 1-3 or 2-3, Texas ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 2010 U.S. Class Championships 5SS, G/120 (2-Day Option, Rd 1, G/60), $10,750 b/200 full paid entries, 70% Guaranteed. Junior entries, all Class E, and Unrated Section count as 2/3. Free entry for GMs. Free entry for IMs, deducted from winnings. Hilton Hobby Airport, 8181 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061, www.houstonhobbyairport. hilton.com. Free parking! $89 HR! 713-645-3000, Group Code: USCC. 8 Sections, Rated players may play up one class only. MASTER (2200/up), FIDE Rated, $1,200-550-300 (U2400: 400-200-100), EXPERT (2000-2199), $800400-200, CLASS A (1800-1999), $800-400-200, CLASS B (1600-1799), $800-400-200, CLASS C (1400-1599), $800-400-200, CLASS D (1200-1399), $800-400-200, CLASS E (U1200), $300-200-100, Unrated, $300-100. National Class Champion title and plaques to each Class winner. Tie-breaks: MSCO. EF: $75 postmarked or on line by 9/24, $85 after. Special EF: $45 by 9/24 ($55 after) for all players in Class E, Unrated Section, and Juniors U18 in Class C or D. No checks on site. 3-Day Schedule: Registration Fri (10/1) 5-7pm. Rds. Fri 8pm, Sat 1pm & 6:30pm, Sun 9:30am & 2:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Registration Sat (10/2) 8-9am. Rds. Sat 10am, 1pm (merges with 3-Day Schedule) & 6:30pm, Sun 9:30am & 2:30pm. Byes for all rounds, must commit before end of Rd 2. SIDE EVENTS: 5-min BLITZ, Sat after Rd 3, 2 sections, entries will be split in Upper and Lower, $10 EF on site, 75% returned in prizes; SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT, 5SS, G/30, One day only, Sat 10/2, $20 by 9/24, $25 after. Sections: K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12. Prizes: Trophies to top 10 in each division. All scholastic players in this side event will receive a commemorative medal. ENTRIES: Mail to USCF, ATTN: 2010 US Class, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville,TN 38557. Enter online: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/tournaments.php.Tournament website: www.uschess.org/tournaments/2010/class/. Info: [email protected], (713) 530-7820. Chess Magnet School JGP.

A Heritage Event! Oct. 9-11, Maryland 51st Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship 6-SS. Community Airmen’s Center Ballroom, 1442 Concord Ave., Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762. Open to all Active Duty, Reservists, Military Retirees, Cadets, and ROTC (with DOD ID). Trophies:Top 3, top by branch, top by class, and numerous special categories. EF: FREE All skill levels welcome. Our unique system allows you to compete individually AND on your service team! Registration: 08:00-08:45, Rounds: Sat. 0900-1230-1600, Sun. 0900-1400, Mon. 0900. Two 1/2 pt byes available. No smoking & no computers. Bring your clocks! 6SS, Rds 1-2 G/90, Rds 3-4 G/2, Rds 5-6 30/90, SD/1. HR: $39.00, http://dodlodging.net/VT_Andrews.htm. ENTRIES: On-line at http://www. usmilitarychess.org/usafo2010.html or mail to Mike Hoffpauir ATTN: USAFO, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693 with Rank, Name, USCF ID #, current rating/rank, and branch of service. NC. NS. W. INFO: E-mail [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Join the community http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/militarychess.

Oct. 23, Illinois ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 2010 U.S. G/60 Championship 4R-SS. Holiday Inn Hotel, 5300 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie, IL 60077. 847.679.8900. $4,000 Guaranteed. Prizes- in 3 sections: Open: $500-375-250;Top 2299-2200, U2199-2000, 1900-1899 - $150 each; Reserve Section (U1800): $450-325-200; Top 1699-1600, 1599-1500,1499-1400 - $125 each; Booster (U1400): $400275-150; Top 1399-1300, 1299-1200, 1199-1000 - $100 each. EF: $60 by 6pm 10/22, $80 onsite; $100 Combined EF with US G/30 by 6pm 10/22, $140 Combined EF with US G/30 onsite. Play Up - $10 more. $50 Re-entry (per event). No half-point byes allowed (zero point byes only). GM/IM/WGM/WIM/FM/WFM free entry with nothing deducted from winnings. Cannot withdraw. Must play all rounds. Onsite Registration: 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 10am-12:30pm-3pm5:30pm. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to) 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. More information and online registration available at: www.nachess.org/g60. Questions via email only: [email protected]. No smoking. Boards, sets, clocks provided. Tournament provided equipment must be used. No exceptions. October Supplement. USCF Membership Required. Bookseller onsite

Oct. 24, llinois ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 2010 U.S. G/30 Championship 5R-SS. Holiday Inn Hotel, 5300 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie, IL 60077. 847.679.8900. $4,000 Guaranteed. Prizes- in 3 sections: Open: $500-375-250;Top 2299-2200, U2199-2000, 1900-1899 - $150 each; Reserve Section (U1800): $450-325-200; Top 1699-1600, 1599-1500,1499-1400 - $125 each; Booster (U1400): $400275-150; Top 1399-1300, 1299-1200, 1199-1000 - $100 each. EF: $60 by 6pm 10/22, $80 onsite; $100 Combined EF with US G/60 by 6pm 10/22, $140 Combined EF with US G/60 onsite. Play Up - $10 more. $50 Re-entry (per event). No half-point byes allowed (zero point byes only). GM/IM/WGM/WIM/FM/WFM

free entry with nothing deducted from winnings. Cannot withdraw. Must play all rounds. Onsite Registration: 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 10am-11:30am-1pm2:30pm-4pm. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to) 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. More information and online registration available at: www.nachess.org/g30. Questions via email only: [email protected]. No smoking. Boards, sets, clocks provided. Tournament provided equipment must be used. No exceptions. October Supplement. USCF Membership Required. Bookseller onsite.

Nov. 5-7, New Jersey 2010 National Youth Action 9SS, G/30, Ocean Place Resort and Spa, One Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch, NJ 07740. HR: $109 single/double/triple/quad, 732-571-4000 or 800-4116493. 4 Sections: High School (K-12), Middle School/Junior High (K-9), Elementary (K-6), Primary (K-3). EF: $50 by Oct. 9, $70 by Oct. 23, $85 after Oct. 23 and onsite. Awards List: Individual: K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12: 1st-25th place. Class Awards: 1st-3rd place K-3: U800, U600, U400, Unr. K-6: U1000, U800, U600, Unr. K-9: U1200, U1000, U800, Unr. K-12: U1400, U1200, U1000, Unr. Teams: 1st-15th place. Schedule: Opening Ceremony Sat., Nov. 6 at 9:30 am. Rds. 1-5 Sat., Nov. 6: 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 3:30 pm & 5 pm. Rds. 6-9 Sun., Nov. 7: 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, & 3:30 pm. Side Events: BlitzTournament- Friday Nov. 5, K-6 & K-12, 6:30 pm, entry fee $15 if p/m by 11/2, $20 after or on site. BughouseTournament- Sat. Nov. 6, 6:30 pm, entry fee $25 at site. Registration closes at 5 pm. Blitz Awards: Individual: K-6 and K-12, each section 1st-20th. Team: K-6 and K-12, each 1st-10th. Bughouse Awards: 1st-10th place. Awards Ceremony for Blitz and Bughouse, Sun., 9:00 am. NYA Awards Ceremony: Sunday, Nov. 7, 5:30-7 pm. Club teams allowed! All games played in the Ocean Place Resort and Spa. Team rooms are limited, contact Cheryle Bruce, [email protected] or 931-787-1234 ext.147. Hotel info: www.oceanplace. com/. Contact: Assistant Executive Director/Director of National Events: Pat Knight Smith 931-787-1234 ext.133. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess, Attn.: NYA, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional details and online registration: www.uschess.org/tournaments/2010/nya/.

Dec. 10-12, Florida 2010 National K-12 Championship 7SS, G/90. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, 1000 West Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. 407-939-1000, $129 single/double/triple/quad. 13 Sections. Play only in your grade section. December rating supplement will be used. 1/2- point bye available any round (except round seven) if requested in advance of rd. 1. Team score = total of top three (minimum two) finishers from each school per grade, first place individual and team, including ties, will be National Champion for their grade. Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-2 pm-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-1 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 5 pm. Special round times for K-1 sections: Fri. 1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am-1:30 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun. approx. 4:30 pm for K-1. EF: $50/participant (postmarked by 11/14), $70/participant (postmarked by 11/28), $85 later or $90 at site, $5.00 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes

CHECK OUT USCF’S CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS! 2010 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship $1,000 FIRST PRIZE rd USCF ’s 63 (plus title of USCF’s Golden Knights Champion and plaque) ANNUAL 2nd place $600 • 3rd place $400 • 4th place $300 • 5th place $200 6th thru 10th place $100 each • ENTRY FEE: $25

These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members who reside on the North American continent, islands, or Hawaii, as well as those USCF members with an APO or FPO address. USCF members who reside outside of the North American continent are welcome to participate in e-mail events. Your USCF membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Those new to USCF Correspondence Chess, please estimate your strength: Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); Class B: 1600-1799 (strong); Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below (beginner level). Note: Prize fund based on 300 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned.

2010 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship (Seven-player sections, one game with each of six opponents.) th USCF ’s 7 $700 FIRST PRIZE (plus title of USCF’s Electronic Knights Champion and plaque) ANNUAL 2nd place $400 • 3rd place $300 • 4th thru 10th place $100 each • ENTRY FEE: $25 These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members with e-mail access. Your USCF membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Maximum number of tournament entries allowed for the year for each player is ten. Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned.

TO ENTER: 800-903-USCF(8723) OR FAX 931-787-1200 OR ON-LINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG Name_________________________________________ USCF ID#_______________________________________ Address _______________________________________ City___________________ State ___ ZIP ____________ Phone __________________________ E-mail____________________________________ Est. Rating __________ Credit card # (VISA, MC, Disc., AMEX) _________________________________________ Exp. date ________________ If using VISA, need V-code _______________ ❑ Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. *Note: This may slow down your assignment.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO U.S. CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, USCF, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557

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CORRESPONDENCE CHESS MATCHES (TWO PLAYERS) Two, four or six-game options. ENTRY FEE: $5. Win A Correspondence Chess Trophy Four-player, double round-robin with class-level pairings. 1st-place winner receives a trophy. ENTRY FEE: $10. Victor Palciauskas Prize Tournaments Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with each of six opponents. Players must have a USCF CC rating to enter. 1st-place winner receives $130 cash prize and a certificate signed by Victor Palciauskas. ENTRY FEE: $25. John W. Collins Memorial Class Tournaments Four-player, double round-robin with class-level pairings (unrateds welcome). 1st-place winner receives a John W. Collins certificate. ENTRY FEE: $7.

E-MAIL RATED EVENTS (NEED E-MAIL ACCESS): Lightning Match Two players with two, four or six-game option. ENTRY FEE: $5. Swift Quads Four-player, double round-robin format. 1st-place prize merchandise credit of $30. ENTRY FEE: $10. Walter Muir E-Quads (webserver chess) Four-player, double round-robin e-mail format tournament with class-level pairings. 1st-place receives a certificate. ENTRY FEE: $7. Express Tourna ment Seven-player events, one game with each of six opponents. Prizes: 1st place $30 merchandise credit, 2nd place $20 credit. ENTRY FEE: $15. Please circle event(s) selected. NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter Muir EQuads, Electronic Knights & Express Tournaments, players will use post office mail, unless opponents agree to use e-mail.


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Tournament Life after 11/14 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 am-10 pm & Fri. 8 am-10 am. After 10 am players will have a 1/2-point bye for rd 1. Awards:Trophies to top 10 individuals & top five teams (minimum) in each grade. Class prizes: 1st-3rd place K-3: 800-999, 600-799, U600, Unr. 4-6: 10001199, 800-999, 600-799, U600 Unr. 7-9: 1200-1399, 1000-1199, 800-999, U800, Unr. 10-12: 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unr. Every player receives a commemorative item! Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 8 am-10 am, $25/team. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-12, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: Onsite - $20; Advance by 11/28 entry: $15. Blitz Awards: Trophies in K-6 and K-12 sections. Individual: Top 10, Team: 1st-5th place. K-6 Class: 1000-1199, 800-999, 600-799, U600 Unr. K-12 Class: 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unr. Bughouse Awards:Trophies for Bughouse, TBA. Team Rooms are limited. Contact Cheryle Bruce 931-787-1234 ext. 147. Hotel info: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/ resorts/coronadosprings-resort/. Questions: Cheryle Bruce: 931-787-1234 ext. 147 or Ent: U.S. Chess, Attn.: K-12 Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Grand Prix Sept. 3-6, Michigan ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 2010 Michigan Open 7SS, 40/2 SD1 (3-day option G/75 Rds 1-2, 2-day option G/30 Rds 1-4). Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917 (877)-322-5544 HR: $87 by 8/4, after if space avail. Choice of 3 Sections: Open (All), Reserve (U1800), Booster (U1400/Unr). Choice of 3 Schedules: 4-day Reg Fri 9/3: 5:306:30pm, Rds 9/3: 7pm, 9/4: 11am-6pm, 9/5: 10am-7pm, 9/6: 9am-3:30pm; 3-day Reg Sat 9/4: 9:30-10:30am Rds 9/4: 11:30am-2:30pm then merge w/ 4-day. 2-day Reg Sun 9/5: 8:30-9:30am Rds 9/5: 10am-11:30am-1pm-2:30pm then merge w/ 4-day. Advanced EF (by 8/30): 4-day Open $57, Reserve $47, Booster $37; 3-day Open $58, Reserve $48, Booster $38; 4-day Open $59, Reserve $49, Booster $39. On-Site EF: Open $70, Reserve $60, Booster $50. Special EF: All GM/IM/FM/2200+ Free, Adv 4-day EF deducted from prize. All Juniors U18 $10 off. Make checks payable to MCA. E-mail entries OK, must pay advanced EF during on-site registration period. $$ ($3500 Guaranteed): Open $400-$270-$230, U2200: $210, U2100: $200, U2000: $190, U1900: $180. Reserve $320-$225-$150, U1700: $130, U1600: $120, U1500: $110. Booster $220-$150-$110, U1200: $100, U1000: $95, U700/Unr: $90.Trophies for all Place Winners (& 2nd Place Each Class in Booster). MCA Membership Meeting: Sun 9/5: 4pm followed by MCA Hall of Fame induction of Stan Beckwith and Peter Nixon. Entries & Info: Jeff Aldrich, 7453 Whippoorwill Ln, Davison, MI 48423, 810-955-7271, [email protected]. MCA Website: www.michess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 5, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open 5-SS, Rds.: 10:30, 12:15, 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531

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Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. A block away from Rahway Train Station. Limited to first 50 entries. EF: $40, members $30. GM Free, $30 deducted from prize. Guaranteed Prizes: 1st - $250, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100 and Top U2200, U2000, 1800, 1600 - $100. Limit 2 byes, commit by 11:30. Re-entry $15, counts half (no re-entry after 2nd round). Entering 10 min. before game, $5 Extra. (732)499-0118, www.chessmatesnj.com.

Sept. 9, 16, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy Thursday Swiss 4SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-entry: $30 ($20 members). On Site: $40 ($30 members). Entries postmarked by 8/6/10 to PO Box 323, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889. See www.deanofchess.com for more details. Reg.: 7:30-7:45pm. Rds.: 8:00, 9:05pm (2 games each week).

Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Florida ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 St. Petersburg $800 Guaranteed Cash - A USCF Grand Prix Event Now in two sections! OPEN $500.00 Absolutely Guaranteed. 5rd Swiss G/30. EF: $25, $30 at door. (SPCC Mems. $5 off) Prizes: $150-100-50; U1800 & U1600 $60-$40 ea. SUPER SCHOLASTIC SECTION: (MUST BE UNDER 1400 USCF & UNDER AGE 18) $300.00 Absolutely Guaranteed. 5rd Swiss G/30. EF: $20; $25 at door. (SPCC Mems. $4 off) PRIZES: $80-$60-$40; U1200 & U1100 $40-20 EA. Preregister www.andrewchess.com with Paypal. Cash or check only onsite 9-10 AM. Rd 1 at 10:15. Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg. Chief Organizer: Andrew Scherman. 727 822 1171. NS. NC. W.

Sept. 11-12, California Northern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 5th Ursula Foster Memorial 6-SS, G/90, Two Sections: Open: $$300+plaque-100-50. (Prizes in Open guaranteed); Reserve (b/22): U1800 $150 U1600 $75 – Ribbon for top score female player. Doctors Medical Center (cafeteria), 1441 Florida Ave., Modesto, CA 95352. EF: $30 if rec’d by Sep 6, $35 after (cash only on site). GM’s/IM’s/FM’s and Female players Free. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am. Rds.: 10:00, 1:15, 4:30 Sat and Sun. (Up to two byes req’ before rd 2.) Ent: Checks payable to Don Tiffin: 128 Palm Ave., Modesto, CA 95350, (209) 524-2901, [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 13-Oct. 4, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 Nassau Semi-finals 4SS, 40/80. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts, Mineola. Semi-final: open to over 1399, or 1.5+ pts in Nassau Qualifying. EF: $34 by 9/11. $$ (750 b/25, top 2 gtd.) 180-120, U2000, 150-100-50, U1400/UR 100-50. 2 pts qualifies for top section of NCC Championship. Novice: under 1400/UR not qualified for Semifinal section. EF $21 by 9/11. $$ (170 b/10) 100, U1200/UR 70. Both: EF non-memb $10 more, $7 more at site. 2 byes 1-4. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782, [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP.

A State Championship Event! Sept. 17-19, Alabama ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced) Alabama State Championship Held on the University of Alabama campus, Tuscaloosa, AL within walking distance of Riverwalk, restaurants, and football stadium of the NCAA champions. Location: Ridgecrest South, Second Street. 6-SS, 30/90, SD/30; Championship Sections: Open, Reserve (u1500); EF: $40 by 9/6, $50 at site. ACF memb reqd $10, OSA. GM & IM no fee- EF deducted from winnings; $2500 prize fund, 100% Gtd. On-site reg: FRI: 6:00 pm – 6:40 pm cst. Rds.: FRI: 7:15; SAT: 9:30-2-6:30; SUN: 8:30-2. Open: $500-325-200, (u2000: $225, u1800: $200)Trophy to top AL players in each section. Reserve: $350-250-175 (u1200: $150-$125); Byes: Rds. 1-5; request before Rd 2. HR: $59. Special one-day scholastic tournament on 9/18: 5-SS, See flyer for details. ENT: Freedom Chess Academy, PO Box 2356, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2356. INFO: See www.freedomchessacademy.org for flyer with directions, entry forms, HR and other details. NS, NC, W. OSA. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 17-19 or 18-19, Georgia ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 2010 Boris Kogan Memorial

Sept. 12, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open

5-SS, Rd. 1: G/2, Rds. 2-5: 30/90, SD/1, (2-day schedule Rd. 1 G/90). Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Ave., Scottdale, GA 30079. $2,500 b/89; 50% Guaranteed. In 4 sections: Open: $400-200, u2200- $225, u2000- $225. Under 1900: $225-125, u1700- $225-125. Under 1500: $225-125, u1300$200, u1100- $200. Unrated: (not part of base): EF: $18 by 9/15; $25 at site. Trophies to top 5. All: EF: $42 if rec’d. by 9/15; $45 at site. Reentry: $25. Bye: all rounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. 3-day schedule: Reg.: Ends 7:15 p.m. Rounds: 7:45, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: Ends at 10 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10:30 a.m., then merges with 3-day. Info: (404)-377-4400 or [email protected]. www.atlantachessclub.com. Enter: Same as above. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP.

5-SS, Rds.: 10:30, 12:15, 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. A block away from Rahway Train Station. Limited to first 50 entries. EF: $40, members $30. GM Free, $30 deducted from prize. Guaranteed Prizes: 1st - $250, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100 and Top U2200, U2000, 1800, 1600 - $100. Limit 2 byes, commit by 11:30. Re-entry $15, counts half (no re-entry after 2nd round). Entering 10 min. before game, $5 Extra. (732)499-0118, www.chessmatesnj.com.

5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60), Stratton Mountain Inn, Middle Ridge Rd (take Stratton Mountain Rd. from center of Bondville), West Wardsboro, VT 05360. 35 minutes east from Manchester, VT or 55 minutes west from Brattleboro on Rt 30; under 2 hours from Albany, NY or Springfield, MA. $$G

Sept. 17-19 or 18-19, Vermont ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) 15th annual Green Mountain Open

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2000. In 3 sections. Open: $300-150-80, top Under 2010/Unr $180-90. Under 1810: $250-120-60, top Under 1610 $160-80, no unrated may win over $180. Under 1410: $200-100-50, top Under 1210 $120-60, no unrated may win over $100. EF: 3-day $68, 2-day $67 mailed by 9/9, all $69 online at chesstour.com by 9/15, $75 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/15 (entry only, no questions), $80 at site. $40 less to unrated in U1410 or U1810 Section. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30. Re-entry $40, not available in Open. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 9 & 2:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 11:30 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 9 & 2:15. Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd 2; limit 1 bye towards class prizes. HR: $79-79, 1-800-STRATTON, 802-297-2500, reserve by 9/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 18-19, Florida ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 North Florida Classic Chess Championships V 5SS, G/90. Price-Martin Center, 220 N 11th Street, Palatka, FL. $500 to First Place Unconditionally Guaranteed. 2nd Place $ 250, 3rd $ 125, Top U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200/UNR Each $ 150. First Place Fully Guaranteed, other prizes based on entries (b/48) More Entries Mean More Prize Money! EF: $45 if by Aug. 31, $50 at Site. USCF Rated. TD Ben Cody & Jim Hedge. Reg ends 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Rounds: 10-1:30-5, Sunday 11-3. Championship Trophy to First, Trophies to Top each class listed above. 5-Second Time Delay permitted. NS NC W. Advance Entries: Jim Hedge 4502 Pontiac Street, Palatka, FL 32177. www.palatkachessclub.com, [email protected], (386) 972-4225. Sponsored by The Palatka Chess Club and the City of Palatka. Contact us for special rates Before you book Hotel rooms. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 18-19, Maryland ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 UMBC Championship 5SS, 20/1, SD/1. University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in University Center, 3rd floor). Open: (All) $$900: $300-200-100 Gtd., Class prizes $100 ea. to top U2300, U2100, U1900. Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2009-2010 UMBC Chess Champion. Certificates & UMBC Class titles to top UMBC students U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, & Unr. All prospective members of any UMBC ChessTeam for academic year 2010-2011 must play in this section. Free ent. to GMs, $40 deducted from any prizes. U1800: (U1800/Unr.) $$800 b/40: $300-200-100, Class prizes $100 ea. to top U1600, U1400. No Unr. player may win more than $200 in this section. See separate TLA for rated beginners tournament held 9/19. All: EF: $40 if postmarked by 9/3, $50 later, $10 less if under age 20. Reg.: 8:30-9:30am Sat., Rds.: 10-3-7:30pm Sat, 10:30-3:30pm Sun. Byes: Up to three 1/2-pt. byes avail. in Rds. 1-5 if req’d at least 1 hr. before Rd. (before Rd 2 for any Rd. 4-5 bye), but only at most one 1/2-point bye in Rds 4-5. HR: La Quinta Inn and Suites,

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Sept. 18-19, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced) 2010 CAN/AM International FIDE Masters Series Presented by Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell W. Whitfield Jr. and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy 5SS, Game/120. Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14215. International Chess Event for established FIDE rated players! FIDE rated. EF: $55.00. $$GTD: $350-250-200. U2000 $175 and U1800 $150. Rds.: Saturday - Rd 1 at 10am, Rd 2 at 2:30pm, LED Rd 3 at 7pm. Sunday - Rd 4 atN 10am, CERdL5 at 2pm. One half point Bye available CANone in Round 5. Canadians in southern Ontario if requested at registration, & The Toronto region are WELCOMED! ENT: The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221, [email protected]. INFO: Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador. HR: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com. US Dollars Cash Only, No checks accepted on site. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 19, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy Sunday Swiss 4SS, G/60. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. GTD$$ Open: $200-$150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-entry $40 ($30 members). On-site: $55 ($40 members). Entries postmarked by 5/26/10 to PO Box 323, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 or online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3, 5:30.

Sept. 19, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open 5-SS, Rds.: 10:30, 12:15, 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. A block away from Rahway Train Station. Limited to first 50 entries. EF: $40, members $30. GM Free, $30 deducted from prize. Guaranteed Prizes: 1st - $250, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100 and Top U2200, U2000, 1800, 1600 - $100. Limit 2 byes, commit by 11:30. Re-entry $15, counts half (no re-entry after 2nd round). Entering 10 min. before game, $5 Extra. (732)499-0118, www.chessmatesnj.com.

Sept. 21, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. John’s Masters) 4SS, G/30.ThirdTues. of every month. 23 W. 10th St., NYC 212 477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scoring 2.5 or more at any CCNY at MCC Thursday 4 Rated Games Tonight! since the prior month’s Masters) EF: $40, members $30, GMs $10 (returned on completion of tournament).Top three

prizes guaranteed. $$G 250-150-100. Top U2400 and Top 2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45PM. One bye available, rds. 1 or 4 only; declare at registration.

Sept. 23, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St., bet. 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible!

Sept. 24-26 or 25-26, Kentucky ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 40 (enhanced) 3rd annual Louisville Open 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Under 1100 Section plays 2 days only, Sept 25-26, all G/75. Holiday Inn Southwest Fair Expo, 4110 Dixie Hwy, (I-264, Exit 8B), Louisville, KY 40216. Free parking, free airport shuttle. Prizes $10,000 based on 150 paid entries (Under 1100, unrated, & re-entries count as half entries), $7000 (minimum 70% each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections. Open: $1200-600-300-200, clear win or first on tiebreak $100, top U2200 $800-400. FIDE. Under 2000: $800-400-200-100. Under 1800: $800-400200-100. Under 1600: $700-400-200-100. Under 1400: $600-400-200-100. Under 1100: $300-200-120-80, trophies to top 5, 1st 600-799, Under 600, Unrated. Unrated prize limits: U1100 $80, U1400 $160, U1600 $240, U1800 $320 B, U2000 $400. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 mailed by 9/16, all $89 online at chesstour.com by 9/22, $90 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/22 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. EF for all in U1100 Section and unrated in U1400 Section: all $40 less. All: GMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entryonline at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Under 1100 schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10:30 am, rds. Sat. 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 1:30. Bye: all, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $79-89, 502-448-2020, ask for chess rate, reserve by 9/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 25, District of Columbia ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 Bill Hook Memorial Blitz Tournament (QC) 8 Rd -Double Swiss (16 games). Game/5. US Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. Washington, DC 20005. EF: $40 if by 9/18, $50 at site. Free entry for GMs who


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Sept. 25-26, California Northern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 2nd Annual Exchange Bank Open Exchange Bank, 444 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403. 4 round Swiss, G/120. In 3 Sections, Open: $$GTD: $250-175. Reserve: Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $200-125. Booster: Open to 1499 & under. $$GTD: $150-100. Unrated plays in Booster Section. ALL: EF: $35 advance until 9/22, $45 at site. Reg.: 09/25, 8:30am - 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10,3; Sun 10,3. ENT: Paul Stagnoli, 4233 Kintyre Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409. INFO: (707) 478-4385 [email protected]. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 25-26 or Sept. 26, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Marshall September Grand Prix 4SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $50, Members $30. $$625 Gtd: 250 -100-75, U2200/Unrated $100, U2000 $100. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. FIDE. (G/30 not FIDE-rateable.) Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 26, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open 5-SS, Rds.: 10:30, 12:15, 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. A block away from Rahway Train Station. Limited to first 50 entries. EF: $40, members $30. GM Free, $30 deducted from prize. Guaranteed Prizes: 1st - $250, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100 and Top U2200, U2000, 1800, 1600 - $100. Limit 2 byes, commit by 11:30. Re-entry $15, counts half (no re-entry after 2nd round). Entering 10 min. before game, $5 Extra. (732)499-0118, www.chessmatesnj.com.

Sept. 26, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 2010 PA State Game/60 Championship 4SS, G/60. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Championship: EF: $30 by 9/18, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 9/18, $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30;Trophies toTop 2,Top 2 U1400,Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 9/18, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Teams of 4 to 7 combined from all sections, Trophies 1st-2nd schools, clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 10am. Rds.: 10:301-3:15-5:45. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/oTom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected]. W.

Sept. 28, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy Last Tuesday Grand Prix (QC) 4SS, G/10. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-Entry: $30 ($20 DOCA member). Onsite: $40 ($30 DOCA member). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries postmarked by 7-20-10 to PO Box 323, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889. See www.deanofchess.com for more details. Reg.: 7:30-7:45pm. Rds.: 8:00 & ASAP.

Oct. 1-3 or 2-3, Ohio ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 60 (enhanced) Cleveland Open 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Airport; free shuttle), Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking, free airport shuttle. Prizes $18,000 based on 220 paid entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count half), $12,000 (2/3 each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2000: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1800: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1600: $1300-600400-300. Under 1400: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1400, $500 U1600, or $700 U1800. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 9/23, all $109 online at chesstour.com by 9/28, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/28 (entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. EF for all in U1200 or unrated in U1400: all $50 less. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $80-80-80-80, 216-267-1500, request chess rate, reserve by 9/17 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

A Heritage Event! A State Championship Event! Oct. 1-3 or 2-3, South Carolina ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 71st S.C. Championships 5SS, 35/90,SD1 (2day schedule Rd.1 G/90). Plaza Inn and Suites, 7300 Garners Ferry Rd. (at I-77), Columbia, SC 29209. $2,700 b/60 ($1,350 GTD) In 3 Sections (trophy to 1st & 2nd S.C. player in each section): Open/ Championship: $600-300-150 u2200-$150 u2000-$150. Amateur (u1800): $300-150 u1600-$150. Reserve (u1400): $300-150 u1200-$150 u1000-$150. EF: $60 if rec’d by 9/29; $70 at site; $35 re-entry; Special “trophy only” entry: $20; not eligible for prize money. SCCA memb. req’d, OSA. Byes: avail. all rds, Rds. 4

or 5 must commit before 2nd rd. (irrevocable; only one bye avail. on Sunday). 3 day schedule: Reg. ends 7pm, Fri. Rds. 8,2-8,9-2:30. 2 day schedule: Reg. ends 7pm, Fri. 9am Sat. Rd. 1 at 10am, then merge with 3 day. HR: $64 (reserve by 9/10; mention chess tnt.) 803-783-5500. Other info: More $$ per extra regular entries. “Trophy only” entries do not count toward “based on” entries. Free entry to masters ($60 deducted from any winnings). Unrateds must play in Open/Championship section unless TD can verify their playing strength in order to assign into lower sections. (Unrateds only eligible for place prizes in sections they play.) Annual SCCA meeting held 1-2pm on Sunday. SC Championship title to top SC player. Info/Reg/Pmt: S.C. Chess Assn., c/o David Y. Causey, Treasurer, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 ([email protected]). (Please indicate whether playing in 2 or 3 day schedule and indicate any byes when pre-registering. Be sure to include payment to receive early entry fee otherwise $70 at site.) Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 1-3 or 2-3, Texas ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 2010 U.S. Class Championships See Nationals.

Oct. 1-Nov. 19, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced) 2010 Queens Chess Club Championship 8-SS, G/120. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $55, $50 if received by Sept 24. QCC membership required (6 mos $20 U19, 65+ or female, others $25). $500-300-200 guaranteed to top 3, class prizes per entries. Three 1/2 pt byes available with advance notice; byes for Rounds 5-8 must be requested before the end of Round 4. Registration: 7:15-8:00 10/1, rounds at 8:15 each Friday. Ent: Ed Frumkin, 445 East 14th Street #10D, New York, NY 10009 (212-677-3224 – do not call onThursday or Friday). General info at www.queens-chess.com. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 2, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 15th Annual Arkport Open 4SS, Rds 1 & 2 G/60, Rds 3 & 4 G/90. Arkport Village Hall, 6 Park Ave., Arkport, NY 14807. $GTD: $200 - 100, $B/25: U1800 and U1600 each $100 - 50. EF: $30 cash at site. Reg. 9-9:45 a.m., 10/2/10, Rds. 10, 12, 2:15, 5:30. Director: Ronald Lohrman. Info: 607 295 9858. Ent: F. K. Harris, 1 Northridge Dr., Arkport, NY 14807. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 2-3, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy 40/2 SD1 4SS, 40/2 SD 1. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. GTD$$ Open: $200-$150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-entry $40 ($30 members). On-site: $55 ($40 members). Entries postmarked by 9/24/10 to PO Box 323, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 or online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: Saturday 10:00am, 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am, 4:00pm. For more details see website. Chess Magnet School JGP.

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Oct. 8-9, Utah ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 National Chess Day: Utah Open

AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Membership checks payable to: International Chess Academy MailTo: DianaTulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646. NS. NC. W.

3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. All Prizes GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-Entry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 7:00-7:15pm. Rds.: 7:30 & ASAP. See website for more details.

5SS, 3 Sections: Open, U1600, U800/unr/beginner. Location: University of Utah, Union Bldg, Parlor A & Saltair Room. EF: $30 adult, $20 youth, $5 less if mailed in advance to Grant Hodson, 5856 Cilma Dr, West Valley City, UT 84128. GM/IM free. Open: Registration Friday 2:15-2:45 pm, 6-6:25 pm, or Saturday 8:45-9:30 am with up to two 1/2 point byes available. Rds.: 1-3 G/90, rds 45 G/2. Rds.: 3-6:30 Fri, 10-1:15-5:30 Sat. (A score of 3 1/2 qualifies for Nov. Utah Closed State Championship.) U1600: Registration Sat. 8:45-9:30, G/60, Rds.: 10-12:30-2:45-5-7:30. U800/unr/beginner: Reg. Sat. 8:45-9:30, G/45, Rds.: 10-12-1:45-3:30-5:15. Open prizes:Trophies and $200 1st, $100 2nd, $100 top female. Class trophies, 1st & 2nd to U2000 & U1800. U1600 prizes: $150 1st, $75 2nd plus trophies. 1st & 2nd place class trophies for U1400, U1200 & U1000. 1st HS and 1st Jr High, 1st K-6. U800/unr/beginner: $100 1st, $75 2nd plus trophies. 1st & 2nd K-6 trophies. UCA membership Meeting: 9:309:55 am 9 Oct. Class money if over 90 participants. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 10, Tennessee ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Memphis Fall Chess Festival

Oct. 7-11, 8-11, 9-11 or 10-11, Virginia ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced) Continental Class Championships Master Section, Oct 7-11: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. GM & IM norms possible. Expert through Class E, Oct 8-11, 9-11 or 10-11: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75, 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/40). Under 900, Oct 10-11: 7SS, G/40. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport and Crystal City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). Prizes $100,000 based on 650 paid entries (Seniors count as 3/4 entries; re-entries, GMs, WGMs & foreign IMs as half entries, U900 Section as 1/3 entries), else proportional, minimum $60,000 (60% of each prize) guaranteed. In 8 sections; rated players may play up one section: Master (2200/up): $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-700-600-500400-400, clear first bonus $200, FIDE Under 2400/Unr $3000-1500-700. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game for title & bonus. FIDE rated. Expert, Class A, Class B: each $5000-3000-2000-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Class C: $4000-2000-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Class D, Class E: each $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-300-200-200. Under 900: $1000600-400-300-200, trophies to top 10. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of Oct 2010 official list may not win over $400 in U900, $1000 in Class E, or $2000 in Class D. Games rated too late for 10/10 list not counted. 2) If official rating was more than 30 points over section maximum on any USCF rating supplement 10/09-9/10, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (03 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $200 in U900, $400 in E, $700 D, $1000 C, $1400 B, or $1800 A. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. 4) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 5-day (Master only) $205, 4-day $204, 3-day $203 if mailed by 7/13; 5-day $225, 4-day $224, 3-day $223 mailed by 9/29; all $250 at ite. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF at chesstour.com: $207 by 7/13, $227 by 10/4, $250 after 10/4 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions): $230 by 10/4. No phone entry after 10/4. GMs & foreign IMs free; $150 deducted from prize. WGMs $100; $120 deducted from prize. EF $70 less to seniors over 65 in Class E & above sections. EF for U900 Section, and unrated in Class E: $72 mailed by 9/29, $75 online at chesstour.com by 10/4, $80 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/4 (entry only, no questions), $90 at site. Special 1 yr USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Master Section to Master Section. 5-day schedule (Master only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu. 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 4-day schedule: (Expert to Class E): Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule (Expert to Class E): Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule (Expert to Class E): Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, rds Sun. 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. Under 900 schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sat. 10. 12. 2, 3:45, Mon. 10, 12, 2. 4-day, 3-day, & 2-day merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all; limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Master must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $95-95-105-115, 703-4181234, reserve by 9/22 or rate may increase. Special chess rate parking $6/day, with or without guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no points added to CFC, PR or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for Class A or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: October list used; FIDE ratings used in Master Section; if USCF is more than 100 points above FIDE, adjusted USCF rating may be used. Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or over and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones or cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. You may request “lowest possible section” if October rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP (except U900).

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Oct. 9, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy G/30 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. All Prizes GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. PreEntry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at ww.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 2:30-3:00pm. Rds.: 3:00, 4:15, and 5:30p. See website for more details.

Oct. 9-10, California Southern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 National Chess Day Open (Sponsor: Dr. Valery, MD, INC.) 6-SS, G/60 (no time delay). Los Angeles Chess Club, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd floor. $$ 1,500 Guaranteed! 2 sections, Open: $400-200-50, U2200: $125, U2000: $125. Reserve: (U1800) $200-100, U1600 $125, Under 1400/Unrated $100, U1200 $75. EF: $55 if received by 10/18; $60 at the door ($40 LACC members if received by 10/18; $45 at the door; Siblings $15 off, SCCF Memb 10% off$30 new LACC members). Reg.: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. 1-day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-day option II: Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- full EF Free Parking lots on the SW corner of Santa Monica & Purdue - 1 block East, and the BOA parking - or in the building basement ($3). Info: (310) 795-5710 or [email protected], www.LAChessClub.com. Ent: Checks (LACC- P.O. Box 251774, Los Angeles, CA 90025) CC (310/795-5710). State Championship Qualifier.

Oct. 10, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy Sunday Swiss 4SS, G/60. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. GTD$$ Open: $200-$150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-entry $40 ($30 members). On-site: $55 ($40 members). Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3, 5:30. Entries postmarked by 10/3/10 to PO Box 323, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 or online at www.deanofchess.com.

Oct. 10, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 ICA Fall 2010 Open Championship Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. OpenTo All Ages With Rating >1400 4SS, G/60 U. S. Chess Federation Membership Required. Prize Fund ($$ b/40): 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 65 Years Old $75. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70 %. Reg Ends at 9 AM. Only one requested 1/2point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Oct 6th) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. INFO: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741, Email: [email protected] (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net). Rds.: 9:30

4SS, G/60. University Center at the University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38111. 2 Sects. PRIZES: $2,000 b/70 full-paid ent. (50% guaranteed). OPEN: $600-400-200; U1600: $400-200-100 (Top U1000): $100. “SHELBY COUNTY BOUNTY”: Defeat the top ranked player (Open Sect.) and win free entry to our next tournament! EF: $40 by 10/7; $50 at site; Jrs. (under 19 yrs of age and playing in U1600 Section) $30 by 10/7; $35 at site. Re-Entry Fee: $20 (avail. up to Rd. 3; 2 re-entries count as one additional entry for prize fund). Reg. Sat. 8:15-8:45am, Rds.: 9-11:15-1:30-3:45. Byes: Avail. all Rds. (must commit before Rd. 2). ENT: On-line registration, printable entry form and map of Univ. campus at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form to Shelby County Chess, 1614 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. Info or Phone Ent: 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site).

Oct. 14, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy G/30 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. All Prizes GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-Entry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 7:00-7:15pm. Rds.: 7:30 & ASAP. See website for more details.

A Heritage Event! Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, California Southern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 Los Angeles Open 5-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day schedule rds 1-2 G/60, then merges). LAX Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$7,000 b/170, 50% of each prize guaranteed. 2 sections: Open, $$1200-600-400-300-200, U2200 $500-250-150, U2000 $500-250-150. Amateur, open to U1800/Unr, $$500-300-200, U1600 400200-100, U1400 400-200, U1200 100, Unr. 100. Unr. May win Unrated prize only. All, EF $69 if rec’d by 10/14, $79 at site. Reg.: 5-6 p.m. 10/15, 9-10 a.m. 10/16. Rds.: 3-day: 6:30, 10:30-5, 10-4:30. 2-day: 10:30-1 (G/1), then merges with 3-day at 5. All: SCCF membership req. ($18 re, $10 jr). $25 Best Game prize, all sections eligible. 1 half-point bye if requested at least 1 round in advance, rd. 5 must be requested with entry. HR: $99, (310) 410-4000, mention chess. Parking $8/day. Info: [email protected]. Web site, on-line entry: www.westernchess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90038. NS. NC. F. State Championship Qualifier. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, Illinois ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced) 19th annual Midwest Class Championships 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Class E Section plays Oct. 1617 only with separate schedule. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based on 250 paid entries (re-entries & Class E Section count as half entries), else in proportion except $16,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 7 sections; no unrated allowed in Master or Expert. Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1500-700-400-300. Class A (18001999/Unr): $1500-700-400-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1500-700-400-300. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1200-600-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $600-300-200-100, trophies to top 7, top 800-999, 600-799, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated prize limit $150 E, $250 D, $400 C, $500 B, $700 A. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 10/7, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 10/12, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/12 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. No checks at site, necredit cards OK. EF for all in Class


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Tournament Life E, and unrated in Class D: all $50 less. All: ICA memb. ($15, scholastic $10, both $2 less with online entry) required for rated Illinois residents. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with nagazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. GMs $80 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Class E schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 1:15. Bye: all, Master must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $9898-98-98, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 10/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 16, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) 2010 Fall Harvest Grand Prix 4SS, G/90. Lehigh County Senior Center, 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102. EF: $40, LVCA/LCSC Members $30, $$200-100 Guaranteed to top 2, more per paid entries. FREE ENTRYTO UNRATEDS, if paying 1 year USCF Dues. Up to two 1/2 pt byes (if declared before round 3). REG.: Ends 10am. RDS.: 10:30-1:30-4:457:45. Ent/Info: Check payable: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or 610-625-0467 or [email protected] or www. lehighvalleychess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 16, Wisconsin ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Hales Corners Challenge XII 4SS, G/60. Two Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport Hotel, 6401 S. 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI (414) 764-5300 (mention chess tournament). EF: $35-Open, $25-Reserve, both $5 more after 10/13. Comp EF for USCF 2200+, callTD for details. Prizes: $$ Open: 1st-$325 (guaranteed), 2nd-$175 (guaranteed), A-$100, B & Below-$75; $$ Reserve: 1st$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40; Goddesschess prizes for females. Reg.: 8:30-9:30, Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Ent: Payable to Southwest Chess Club, c/o Allen Becker, 6105 Thorncrest Drive, Greendale, WI 53129. Questions to TD: Tom Fogec, 414-405-4207.

Oct. 16-17, Missouri ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 2010 Springfield Park Board Chess Club Open 5-SS, G/120. South Side Senior Center, 2215 South Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO 65804. EF: $40, $35 for SPBCC members, $50 at site. Pre- register by Sept. 30th to get discount. Class prizes based on 50. Overall guaranteed: $500-300200. ($G 1000) X,A,B,C,D,U1200, $100, $50, / Unr $100. Registration: 8:30-9:30 on 10/16. Rounds: 10, 2:30, 7:00; 9:00-1:30. USCF required, MCA required of all MO residents. OSA. All site entries and memberships must be paid in cash. Entries: Joe Brozovich, 4334 S. Newton, Springfield, MO 65810, 417-8823992, email: [email protected]. Tournament sponsored by Springfield Park Board Chess Club. Bonus: Friday night jumble with Life Masters Bob Holliman, Ron Luther. Lecture at 7 pm with simultaneous exhibition at 8 pm. Accommodations at: Lamplighter Inn, 1772 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804, 417-882-1113. Request tournament rate of $59.95 per night. Lamplighter Inn is about 1 mile from the tournament site. 30 rooms (24 non-smoking & 6

smoking, all with 2 queens size beds) will be held till Oct. 11th. Visit: www.springfieldparkboardchessclub.com for current information and directions. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 16-17, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy 40/2 SD1 4SS, 40/2 SD 1. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. GTD$$ Open: $200-$150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-entry $40 ($30 members). On-site: $55 ($40 members). Entries postmarked by 10/9/10 to PO Box 323 Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 or online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: Saturday 10:00am, 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am, 4:00pm. For more details see website. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 16-17 or 17, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Marshall October Grand Prix 4SS, 30/90, SD/1; Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $50, Members $30. $$625 Gtd: 250 -100-75, U2200/Unrated $100, U2000 $100. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. FIDE. (G/30 not FIDE-rateable.) Chess Magnet School JGP.

A State Championship Event! Oct. 16-17, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 2010 Ira Lee Riddle Memorial PA State Champ. 5SS, G/120. Warminster Rec & Educ Ctr, 1101 Little Ln., Warminster, PA 18974. $$(2025 b/90, 2/3 gtd.) 3 Sections: Open: $500-250, U2000 $125. U1800: $300150, U1600 $125. U1400: $300-150, U1200 $125. EF: $40 by 10/9, $50 later. PSCF req’d, OSA. Reg: ends Sat. 9:30am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. Bye: limit 2, ask by rd 2.Trophy to top club (top 4 scores over all sections). Info: 267-2376212, [email protected]. Ent: MasterMinds Chess Club, 6929 Sherman St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 19, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. John’s Masters) 4SS, G/30. Third Tues. of every month. 23 W.10th St., NYC 212 477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scoring 2.5 or more at any CCNY at MCC Thursday 4 Rated GamesTonight! since the prior month’s Masters) EF: $40, members $30, GMs $10 (returned on completion of tournament).Top three prizes guaranteed. $$G 250-150-100. Top U2400 and Top 2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45PM. One bye available, rds. 1 or 4 only; declare at registration.



Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced) Boardwalk Open 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712. Free parking. $$18,000 based on 220 paid entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count half), $12,000 (2/3 each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1900: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1700: $1300-600400-300. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, $500 U1700, or $700 U1900. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 10/14, all $109 online at chesstour.com by 10/19, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/19 (entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK)at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. EF for all in U1200 or unrated in U1500: all $50 less. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 9 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $95-95, 732-776-6700, reserve by 10/8 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 23, Illinois ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 2010 U.S. G/60 Championship See Nationals.


3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. All Prizes GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-Entry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 7:00-7:15pm. Rds.: 7:30 & ASAP. See website for more details.

3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. All Prizes GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. PreEntry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 2:30-3:00pm. Rds.: 3:00, 4:15, and 5:30p. See website for more details.

A Heritage Event! Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, Georgia ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 41st Annual Southern Congress

A Heritage Event! Oct. 23-24, Iowa ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Ames Chess Festival XXV

5-SS, 30/90, SD/1. (2-day schedule Rd.1 G/90). Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Ave., Scottdale, GA 30079. $4,000 b/89. $2,000 Guaranteed. In 5 sections: Open/Unr. $600-400, u2200- $300-200-100. Under 2000: $300-200-100. Under 1800: $300-200-100. Under 1600: $300-200-100. Under 1400: $250-150-100, u1200: $100. All: $59 3-day and $58 2-day if received by 10/20; $65 at site. GMs and IMs free. $60 deducted from prize. Reentry: $35. Bye, all rounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends 7:15 a.m. Rds.: 7:45, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: ends 9:30 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day. Info: (404)-377-4400 or [email protected]. www.atlantachessclub.com. Enter: Same as above. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP.

(IA GP Qualifier) 5SS. 30/75, SD/1. Molecular Biology Building, ISU Campus, Ames, IA. EF: $40 by 10/16, $50 at site. Jr/Sr: $30 by 10/16 $40 at site. IA memb req’d $15, Jr/Sr $10. ($$1000 b/40, top 3G): 250+T, 150, 100, U1900, U1600, U1300, U1000, each 75-50. Reg.: 8-8:30 am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30, 102:30. Several special 25th Anniversary Commeratives available. Entries to: Roger Gotschall, 1341 Truman Place, Ames, IA 50010. Info: Ameschess@ aol.com or 515-233-4239. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

A Heritage Event! An American Classic! Oct. 22-24, Nevada ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced) 28th Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open

Oct. 24, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy Sunday Swiss

6SS, 40/2,20/1,G 1/2. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501. 1-800-648-3553 or (775) 348-2200. $$37,000 b/400, Gtd. $$25,250$3500-2500-2000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400 in Open Section plus 1/2 of all other prizes. 6 Sections: OPEN: EF: GMs & IMs free (enter by 10/1 or pay late fees), Masters $142, (2000-2199)-$175, (1999-below)-$201. $$ Prizes 1-10 listed above, (2399-below) $1000-500, (2299-below) $1000-500. If a tie for 1st overall then 2 (G/10) playoff for $100 from prize fund. (Note: GM/IM w/free entry not eligible for class prizes 2399 and below; may elect to pay entry fee and become eligible). EXPERT: (2000-2199) EF: $141. $$1700-800-600-500400 (under 2100)- $700. ”A” Sec.(1800-1999) EF: $140, $$1600-800500-400-300-200-200. ”B” Sec.(1600-1799) EF: $139, $$1,400-700-500-300300-200-200. “C” Sec.(1400-1599) EF: $138, $$1,200-600-400-300-300200-200.“D”/under Sec. (1399/below) EF: $137, $$1,000-500-400-300-200200-200 (under 1200) - $300. (Unrated Players) EF: Free + must join USCF or increase membership for 1 additional year thru this tournament ($49 adults, $25 juniors). Prizes: Top unrated in “D” Section wins 1 yr. USCF membership plus trophy. Note: Unrated will be put in “D” Sect. unless request to play up. Seniors (65+) additional prizes $$200; (Seniors not eligible: provisionally rated, unrated, masters); Club Championship $$800-400-300-200 decided by total score of 10 (and only 10) players from one club or area (not eligible - GMs, IMs, or unrated). Trophies to Top 3 (A-D Sections). ALL: EF $11 more if postmarked after 10/2 and $22 more if postmarked after 10/15 or at site. Do not mail after 10/15 or phone or email after 10/19. $20 off EF to Srs (65+) and Jrs 19/under. Players may play up. Unrated players not eligible for cash prizes except Open 1-10. Provisionally rated players may win up to 50% of 1st place money except open Section 1-10. CCA ratings may be used. Note pairings not changed for color alternation unless 3 in a row or a plus 3 and if the unlikely

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situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned. Reg.: (10/21) 5-8 pm, (10/22) 9:00-10 am. Rds.: 12-7, 10-6, 9:30-4. Byes available any round, if requested before 1st round (Open Section – 2 byes max.). SIDE EVENTS: Wed. (10/20) 7pm Clock Simul, [40/2, G/1] (Including an analysis of YOUR game. GM Sergey Kudrin $30 (A great value!).Thurs (10/21) 6-7:30 pm GM Larry Evans lecture -Free, 7:30 Simul GM Melikset Khachiyan (only $15!), 7:30 Blitz (5 min) Tourney ($20-80% to prize fund). Sat 10/23 (3-4:30pm) GM Larry Evans Clinic(Game/Position Analysis) - Free. Sun. (10/24) QuickTourney (G/25) 5 Rd. Swiss ($20) [12 (Noon)-5pm] 80% to prize fund. ENT: Make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address above) HR: $35! (Sun-Thurs) & $59! (Fri-Sat) + 13.5% tax. (mention CHESS 1020 & reserve by 10/5/10 to guarantee room rates.) INFO: Jerry Weikel [email protected], (775) 747 1405, or website: www.renochess.org/wso (also go here to verify entry). FIDE. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 24, llinois ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 2010 U.S. G/30 Championship See Nationals.

4SS, G/60. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. GTD$$ Open: $200-$150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-entry $40 ($30 members). On-site: $55 ($40 members). Entries postmarked by 10/14/10 to PO Box 323, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 or online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3, 5:30. For more details see website.

Oct. 25, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy G/10 (QC) 4SS, G/10. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. All Prizes GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. Pre-Entry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 7:30-7:45pm. Rds.: 8:00 & ASAP. See website for more details.

Oct. 26, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy G/10 (QC) 4SS, G/10. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. All Prizes GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. PreEntry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at www.deanofchess.com . Reg.: 7:30-7:45pm. Rds.: 8:00 & ASAP. See website for more details.

Oct. 28, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy G/30 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876.

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Oct. 28, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St., bet. 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible!

A Heritage Event! Oct. 29-31, Nov. 6-7, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced) 2010 Marshall Chess Club Championship 9-SS, 40/120, SD/60. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St., NYC: 212-477-3716. Open to members and nonmembers rated 2200+, qualifiers from Marshall Amateur Championship Oct. 22-24, and seeded players. $$4500 Gtd: $2000-$1000-$500$350-$100, U 2400/unr $250, U 2300 $200, U 2200 $100. PLUS: Edward Lasker Memorial Brilliancy Prize $300. Title of 2010 Marshall Chess Club Champion to highest-scoring Club member. EF: $125, members $100 if received by 10/28, all $20 more at site. No phone entries. GM EF returned upon completion of tournament. Reg.: 4:30 – 5:30pm 10/29; rounds 6pm 10/29, 11 & 5:30PM 10/30. 10/31, 11/6, 11/7. Two byes available, must request at registration, no byes on 11/7. FIDE. IM/GM norms may be possible, no byes for norm aspirants. Chess Magnet School JGP.

A Heritage Event! Oct. 29-31 or 30-31, North Carolina ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 37th L.P.O. (Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open) - Tracy Callis Memorial 5-SS, 35/90, SD/1. (2-day option Rd. 1 G/90). Clarion Hotel Greensboro Airport, 415 Swing Rd. (I-40 at Exit 213), Greensboro, NC 27409. (336)-299-7650. $15,000 b/215 full paid. $7,500 GUARANTEED. In 7 sections: Open/Unr.: $1200-600-500-350, u2300- $350. Under 2200: $1100-550-350-250, u2100$250. Under 2000: $1000-500-350-250, u1900- $250. Under 1800: $1000-500350-250, u1700- $250. Under 1600: $1000-500-350-250, u1500- $250. Under 1400: $1000-500-350-250, u1200- $250, u1000- $100. Unrated: (not part of base) Trophies to top 7. EF: $91 3-day, $90 2-day if received by 10/26; $97 at site. GMs and IMs Free. $75 deducted from any prize. Unrated: $25 3-day, $24 2-day if received by 10/26; $30 at site.Juniors: $49 if playing for a trophy; $69 for cash by 10/26; $10 more at site. 3-day schedule: Registration: ends 7 p.m. Rounds: 7:30, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Registration: ends 9:30 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day. All, Re-entry $45, not in Open. NCCA membership required $5, other states ok. Byes available in any round, limit 2, must commit before 1st round. NCCA Grand Prix. Hotel: $89 Double or King with complimentary breakfast. Mention: ChessTournament. Cut-off date on 10/15 to be guaranteed the rate. Info: Thad Rogers (478)-742-5607 cell: (478)-973-9389 or Atlanta Chess Center (404)-377-4400. atlantachess @yahoo.com. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204. NS. NC. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 30, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Dean of Chess Academy G/30 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. All Prizes GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $50 gift card. PreEntry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at www.deanofchess.com. Reg.: 2:30-3:00pm. Rds.: 3:00, 4:15, and 5:30p. See website for more details.

Oct. 30, Tennessee ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 Heart of Tennessee Open

Nov. 6-7, Virginia ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 15th Annual Northern Virginia Open 5SS, Rds. 1-3 G/2, rds 4-5 30/90 SD/1. $$2,500 (Top 3 G) B/90. Note NEW TOURNAMENT LOCATION: DoubleTree Hotel Dulles Airport - Sterling, 21611 Atlantic Boulevard, Sterling, Virginia, 20166. Tel: 1-703-230-0077, Fax: 1-703230-0078. $69(!!)Rooms. Direct link for hotel registration by 11/1available on tournament website as well as directions. Open: $570-350-240 (G); Top X/AUnr/B/C/D/U1200 each $200, Top Upset Prize (1) for Rd1-($25), Rd2-($30), Rd3-($35) and Rd4-($50). Reg.: Saturday Nov 6: 8:30 am-9:45am. Rounds: Sat 10-2:30-7, Sunday 10-3:30p. One 1/2 pt bye allowed, must commit to byes before Rd 1, and are irrevocable after play starts. EF: $50 if rec’d by Nov 1, $60 at site or after 11/1. VCF Membership Req’d for VA Residents ($10-Adults, $5 U19). Ent: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6138, Alexandria, VA 22306.Make checks to “Virginia Chess”. Email: [email protected], but NO e-mail entries, just information. Web: www.vachess.org/nova.htm. W, NS, FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, Connecticut ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 40 (enhanced) 17th Annual Eastern Chess Congress and Senior 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Holiday Inn Select, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8000 guaranteed prize fund. In 6 sections. Open: $1000-500-250, top U2110/Unr $400–200. FIDE. Senior: Open to all born before 11/14/60 rated under 2210 or unrated. $700-300-200, top Under 2010/Unr $400-200. Under 1910: $700-300-200. Under 1710: $600-300-150. Under 1510: $600-300-150. Under 1210: $300-150-100, trophies to top 5, top Under 1010, Under 810, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1210, $200 U1510, or $400 U1710. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 mailed by 11/4, all $89 online at chesstour.com by 11/9, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/9 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. EF for all in U1210 or unrated in U1510: all $40 less. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2. HR: $89-89, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 10/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, Florida ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced) 9th Annual Turkey Bowl 5SS, G/120, (2-day Option Rd. 1 G/60). El Palacio Hotel & Conference Center, 4900 Powerline Rd., Ft. Lauderdale. $$6,500 b/200 paid entries, 60% min. Gtd. Open: $1,000/Trophy-600-400-200, U2300 $100. U2100: $500/Trophy-300-150, U1950 $100. U1800: $500/Trophy-300-150, U1650 $100. U1500: $500/Trophy300-150, U1350 $100. U1200: $500/Trophy-300-150, U1050-100. U900:Trophies for 1st to 5th, Medals for all others. Unr. may enter Open, U1200 or U900 only. EF: $65 by Nov. 9, $14 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free ($65 deducted from prize). U900 section $30 by Nov. 9, $10 more later and on-site. Re-entry cash prize sections $35. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30, 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10, Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1:15, 6:30, Sun. 9:30, 2:30. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. HR: $69 by Cut-off Date, 954-776-4880. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Online entry & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP for G/120 rds.

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, Ohio ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced) 19th Annual Kings Island Open

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Kings Island Resort, 5691 Kings Island Drive (I-71, 6 mi north of I-275), Mason, OH 45040. Free parking. $$ 30,000 based on 350 paid entries (re-entries & U1100 Section count as half entries); minimum $24,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $3000-1500-800-600-400, 1st on tiebreak $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600800. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000500-400-300. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1500: $1800900-500-300-200. Under 1300: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1100: $800-400-300-200-100. Unrated prize limits: U1100 $150, U1300 $250, U1500 $400, U1700 $600, U1900 $800. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 11/4, all $115 online at chesstour.com by 11/9, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/9 (entry only, no questions), $130 at site. EF for all in Under 1100 Section and unrated in Under 1300 Section: all $60 less. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entryOnline at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Byes: OK all; Open must commit by rd 2, others by rd 3. HR: $62-62, 800-727-3050, 513-398-0115, reserve by 10/21 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, Michigan ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 2010 Motor City Open 6-SS. 4 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400, U1000. OK to play up. Top Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $8,850 Overall. 60% Guaranteed! TOURNAMENT SITE: CROWNE PLAZA-AUBURN HILLS (Directions and Lodging Info below). TOP 3 Sections have 2-Day & 3-Day Schedules. Only 2-Day Schedule available for U1000 Section. No Re-Entries in OPEN and U1000 Sections. Up to three 1/2-pt. byes available; must be requested before start of RD 4. All sections merge after RD 3. Unrated eligible ONLY for Overall prizes in ALL sections; may not be eligible in lower sections at discretion ofTD. USCF and a STATE memberships required; can be purchased on site. EF by Fri., 11/19 (add $10 after): OPEN SECTION: IM’s and GM’s Free ($100 EF deducted from prize): 3DAY: $103. 2-DAY: $102. No Re-Entries Allowed. U1800 SECTION: 3-DAY: $83. 2-DAY: $82. Re-Entries: $40. U1400 SECTION: 3-DAY: $63. 2-DAY: $62. Re-Entries: $30. U1000 SECTION (Only 2-Day available): $52. No Re-Entries allowed.TL: OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sections: 3-Day Schedule: RDS 1-4, G-120; RDS 5-6, 40/120, SD/30. 2-Day Schedule: RDS 1-3, G-45; RDS 4, G/120, RDS 5-6, 40/120, SD/30. U1000 Section: For 2-Day Only Schedule: G-90. REG: 3Day Schedule: Fri, 11/26, 9:00-11:00am. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11/27, 8:30-9:45am. RDS: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 12, 6. Sat, 12:30, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sections: Sat, 10:30, 12:30, 3, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. U1000 Section: Sat, 10:30, 2, 6. Sun, 10, 1:30, 5. IM or GM Lecture on Sat, 11/27, 5:00-6:00pm ($10). See Cell phone and Headphone Rules Posted at Site. $$8,850 OVERALL (60% guar.), 20 GPP: OPEN: $3,150 (b/40): 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,000-$600-$350; 1st U2400, $300; 1st U2200, $300; 1st U2000, $300; 1st U1800/UNR, $300. U1800: $2,200 (b/36): 1st-2nd-3rd, $700-$400-$300; 1st-2nd, U1600, $250-$150; 1st-2nd U1400, $250-$150. U1400: $1,950 (b/42): 1st-2nd-3rd, $600-$400-$250; 1st-2nd U1200, $200$150; 1st-2nd U1000, $250-$150. U1000: $1,550 (b/40): 1st-2nd-3rd, $400-$300-$175; 1st-2nd U900, $150-$75; 1st-2nd U700, $150-$75; 1st-2nd U500, $150-$75. Biggest Upset in Each section: Choice of Mechanical or Quartz Clock! Chief Sr.TD: Ed Mandell. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! Directions & Lodging: CROWNE PLAZA-AUBURN HILLS, 1500 Opdyke, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, located off I-75 at Exit 79 (University Drive). Turn left over overpass, right at the first light (Opdyke). Go 1/2 block down. Go online at www.cpauburnhills.com for reservations or call toll-free at 1-800-593-5434. Ask for MCO chess rate ($74) by 11/13 for this rate. Info, Ent: Ed Mandell (586) 558-4790, AllThe King’s Men Chess Supplies and Brain Games, 27170 Dequindre Rd, Warren, MI

5-SS, rd.1 G/30, rd.2 G/60, Rds.3, 4, 5 G/75. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1020 N. Rutherford Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN. EF: $25 by 10/28, $30 at site. $$ (1160, top 2 G, class prizes b/6 entries per class, else proportional): $200-120, X, A, B, C, D, E/below, Unr. each $120, . Reg.: 8:00-8:45am. Rds.: 9:00-10:0012:30-3:00-5:30. Ent: Rutherford County Chess Club, P.O. Box 1593, Murfreesboro,TN 37133. http://rccc.us/ (with map to site), [email protected] 615895-7989. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Nov. 6-7, Florida ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 North Florida Classic Chess Championships VI 5SS, G/90. Price-Martin Center, 220 N 11th Street, Palatka, Florida. $500 to First Place Unconditionally Guaranteed. 2nd Place $ 250, 3rd $ 125, Top U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200/UNR Each $ 150. First Place Fully Guaranteed, other prizes based on entries (b/48) More Entries Mean More Prize Money! EF: $45 if by Oct. 15, $50 at Site. USCF Rated.TD Ben Cody & Jim Hedge. Reg ends 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Rounds: 10-1:30-5, Sunday 11-3. Championship Trophy to First, Trophies to Top each class listed above. 5-Second Time Delay permitted. NS NC W. Advance Entries: Jim Hedge 4502 Pontiac Street, Palatka, FL 32177. www.palatkachessclub.com, [email protected], (386) 972-4225. Sponsored by The Palatka Chess Club and the City of Palatka. Contact us for special rates Before you book Hotel rooms. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Nov. 6-7, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Erie Chess Club 100th Anniversary Tournament 5SS, G/120. Sweetwater Ballroom, 15 E. Main Street, Suite 202, North East, PA 16428. EF: $40 if received by 10/30 $50 after 10/30 or on site. $5 discount to Erie Chess Club members and Juniors under age 18. $$GTD: $300. X, A, B, C, D & Below $100 Each guaranteed - at least 90% of entries paid out in prizes. Rds.: Saturday 10 am. 2:30 pm and 7 pm. Sunday 10 am and 2:30 pm. 1/2 Byes available round 1-4 if requested in advance. ENT: Christine Mitchell 534 Bonnie Brae Erie, PA 16511 814 899-8920 [email protected]. INFO: Craig Schneider 814 453-7763 [email protected]. DIR: Route 20 becomes Main street in North East Sweetwater Ballroom is above the bike shop at Main and Vine. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.

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Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, Missouri ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 60 Thanksgiving Open 6SS, G/120 (2-day option Rds 1-3 G/65). Chess Club & Scholastic 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: $10,000 (b/100): Open: $$GTD $1,600-$1,000-$600-$400 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 (available 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; 314-2567777; $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 [email protected]. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.

An American Classic! A Heritage Event! Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced) 41st annual National Chess Congress 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Bottom 3 sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/27-28, G/75 (rds 1-2 G/50). Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia City Center, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. $30,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND PLUS TROPHIES. In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $$G 3000-1500-700400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under

1400: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1000: Trophies to top 8. Under 800: Trophies to top 8. Under 600: Trophies to top 8; unrated age 15/over may not enter Under 600. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $250 in U1400, $400 in U1600, $500 in U1800 or $700 in U2000. Student/Alumni trophies to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any US college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Top 7 sections entry fee: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 11/18, all $109 online at chesstour.com by 11/22, $115 phoned by 11/22 (406-8962038, no questions), $130 at site. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 Sections entry fee: $27 mailed by 11/18, $28 online at chesstour.com by 11/22, $30 phoned by 11/22 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Mailed EF $3 less to PSCF members. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day top 7 sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30, Sun 10, 1:30 & 4:30. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Premier must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. HR: 95-95-95-95, reserve by 11/12 or rate may increase. Parking at hotel $8/day with guest room, $15 without; garage next to hotel is about $10. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 845496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Dec. 4-5, Virginia ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Fairfax Open 4-SS, 40/2, SD/1. Best Western Fairfax City, 3535 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax VA 22030 (I-66, Exit 60 to VA 123 South, left at first light, hotel on left). $$G 1750 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED in 3 sections. Open: 400-200-120, U2200 120. Reserve: Open to U2000, 250-120, U1800 120. Booster: Open to U1600/UNR, 150-90, D 90, U1200/UNR 90. EF: $45 if rcvd by 11/29; $60 at site. Reg.: 12/4 7:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-4, 9:30-4. HR $80, reserve at 703-591-5500, refer to tournament. ENT: Checks payable to Brennan Price, 3545 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite

International Chess Academy (NJ) 28 Canterbury Lane New Milford, NJ 07646 201-287-0250 [email protected], www.icanj.net

Cajun Chess 7230 Chadbourne Drive New Orleans, LA 70126 504-208-9596 [email protected] www.cajunchess.com

Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation PO Box 1074 Northbrook, IL 60065 773-844-0701 [email protected] www.renaissanceknights.org

Jersey Shore High School Chess League PO Box 773, Lincroft, NJ 07738 [email protected]

Chess Academy 5825 West Patterson Avenue Chicago, IL 60634 773-414-2967 [email protected] www.thechessacademy.org

New Jersey State Chess Federation c/o Roger Inglis, 49-A Mara Rd. Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 973-263-8696, [email protected] www.njscf.org

Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis 4657 Maryland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108. 314-361-CHESS [email protected] www.stlouischessclub.org

New York City Chess Inc c/o Russell Makofsky 234 Thompson Street New York, NY 10012 646-707-3587 [email protected] www.chessnyc.com

Continental Chess Association PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. 845-496-9658 [email protected] www.chesstour.com

North American Chess Association 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113 Skokie, IL 60077 888.80.Chess, [email protected] www.nachess.org

En Passant Chess Club 1301 North Shore Drive San Benito, TX 78586 956-399-9724 [email protected]

PaperClip Pairings c/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari 6005 Forest Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526, 956-459-2421 [email protected]

San Diego Chess Club 2225 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-239-7166 [email protected] http://sdchessclub.multiply.com Texas Tech University SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409 806-742-7742 [email protected], www.SPICE.ttu.edu Village Chess Shop of NYC c/o Michael Propper 230 Thompson Street New York, NY 10012 212-475-9580 [email protected] www.chess-shop.com Western PA Youth Chess Club Attn: Jerry Meyers 4101 Windsor Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-422-1770 [email protected] www.youthchess.net

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Bay Area Chess (CA) www.BayAreaChess.com

Marshall Chess Club (NY) www.marshallchessclub.org

Orange Crush Chess Club (IN) [email protected]

Chess Center of New York (NY) www.chesscenter.cc

Michigan Chess Association www.michess.org

Sparta Chess Club (NJ) www.spartachessclub.org

Indiana State Chess Association www.indianachess.org

Oak View Chess Club (CA) 714-848-4377

Long Island Chess Nuts (NY) 516-739-3907

Oklahoma Chess Foundation www.OKchess.org


209 (NOT the hotel address), Fairfax, VA 22030-2708. Info: [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 120 Atlantic City International Imagine Your Dreams On The Board and On The Boardwalk. 6SS, G/120. Sheraton Atlantic City, 2 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, $99 room rate, single double, contact: 1-800-992-4023, or www. starwoodmeeting.com/Book/CHESS2010. $5 parking; U.S. Champion GM Gata Kamsky will be there!: GM Kamsky Thurs Simul & playing the tournament (http://chessweekend.com/)! Saturday Blitz, Poker Side Event, 2 schedules, 7 sections, $50,000 b/500 paid entries, 60% guaranteed: OPEN Section (scheduled FIDE rated): 4,000, 2,000, 1,000, 750, 500, 400, 300, 300, 300, 300, U2500 prize = 1,000, U2400 prize = 800, U2300 prize = 600; U2200 Section: 2,500, 1,500, 750, 500, 400, 300, 300, 300, 250, 250; U2000 Section: 2,500, 1, 500, 750, 500, 400, 300, 300, 300, 250, 250; U1800 Section: 2,500, 1,250, 750, 500, 400, 300, 300, 300, 250, 250; U1600 Section: 2,500, 1,250, 750, 500, 300, 300, 300, 300, 250, 250; U1400 Section: 1,500, 1,000, 600, 400, 300, 300, 300, 250, 250, 250; U1200 Section: 1,500, 800, 500, 400, 300, 200, 200, 200, 200, 200, U 1000 prize = 500; Unrateds may enter Open and U1200 sections only and limited to $400 in prizes; Byes:Two half-point byes upon request, last round bye request must be made by the end of round 2 and can not be retracted; Classic Schedule G/120: Fr (12 Noon - 5 PM )-Sat (12 Noon – 5:30 PM) -Sun: (12 Noon - 5 PM); 2-Day Schedule: Rounds 1-2-3, Saturday: 10 AM (G/60) - 12:30 PM (G/60) - 3 PM (G/60); Round 4, Saturday: 5:30 PM (merged with Classic Schedule, G/120); Rounds 5-6, Sunday: 12 Noon - 5 PM; EF: $149 USPS by 12/11 & 6 PM on-line; $172 on line only 12/11, 6 PM 12/16,6 PM (no USPS); $10 early EF discount to Juniors (18 years old and under); $189 at the site (Classic = 11 AM Friday & 2-day = 9 AM Sat); GMs free if pre-enter by 12/11, $45 after that (counts as free entry for based on), Early EF deducted from all GM prizes; re-entry = $100 (counts as 1/2 entry), No email or phone entries; On-line tournament/side event entry and info: http://chessweekend.com/; USPS Tournament and Blitz entry (include USCF ID, contact info, e-mail, section; schedule, bye requests): Tim Just, 37165 Willow, Gurnee, IL 60031, Checks payable only to Chess Central. $20 EF refund service charge. Note special tournament rules on-line or request USPS copy. Book Dealer: Rochester Chess & Books + Chess4Less. Saturday Blitz: $1500 B/60, 2 sections, 5 Round Double Swiss – 10 Games, 2 Games with

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Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 USCF memberships during the current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Gold Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a special list in larger type in Tournament Life each month, giving the affiliate name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and website. Gold Affiliation costs $350 per year, and existing affiliates may substract $3 for each month remaining on their regular affiliation, or $20 for each month remaining on their Silver Affiliation. As of August 6, 2007, by paying an annual payment of $500 (instead of $350), Gold Affiliate status may be obtained with no minimum requirement for memberships submitted.

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Any affiliate that has submitted at least 25 USCF memberships during the current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Silver Affiliate. These affiliates will be recognized in a special list in Tournament Life each month, giving the affiliate name, state, and choice of either phone number, e-mail address, or website. Silver Affiliation costs $150 per year, and existing affiliates may subtract $3 for each month remaining on their regular affiliation. As of August 6, 2007, by paying an annual payment of $250.00 (instead of $150), Silver Affiliate status may be obtained with no minimum requirement for memberships submitted.

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each of 5 opponents, G/5 (no delay), Rnd 1 byes available, Rnd: 10/18/10, 10:15 PM- December Supplement Used For Saturday Blitz Rating, Highest Regular/Quick, Or Highest Available, Rating Used - Quick Chess Rated, EF: $30 by 12/11 USPS or 12/16 on-line, $40 after that, Open: $250 - $125, U2300, U2100, U1900: $110-$55; Reserve (U1700): $200-$100, U1500, U1300, U1000: $70-40; Un may win top prizes only; Special Rules: Cell phone usage is prohibited in the tournament room. If you use your’s without TD permission you may lose 10 minutes or half your time, which ever is less. Repeated violations may lead to forfeits or removal from tournament. Players must submit to search for electronic devices if requested by TD/Organizer. Players, and their opponents, after round 3 with a score of 80% or over may not use headphones, earphones, cell phones, or leave the playing area withoutTD/Organizer permission. Glenn Panner &Tim Just, organizers. http://chessweekend.com/. Chess Magnet School JGP.

An American Classic! Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, Nevada ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced) 20th annual North American Open 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas. NV 89103. $$ 120,000 based on 600 paid entries. Seniors, re-entries & GMs count as half entries, U1000 Section & U1300 unrateds as 1/4, else in proportion; $90,000 minimum (75% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $200, 2300-2499 $2500-1200, U2300/Unr $2500-1200. FIDE. Under 2100: $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400400, no unrated may win over $2000. Under 1900: $8000-4000-20001500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1000. Under 1700: $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400. Under 1500: $60003000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1300: $6000-3000-15001000- 800-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1000: $1000-600-500-400-300-300-

300-200-200-200, no unrated may win over $200. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/10 list may not win over $1500 U1300, $2500 U1500 or U1700. Games rated too late for 12/10 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any list 12/09-11/10, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may not win over $200 in U1000, $400 U1300, $800 U1500, $1200 U1700, $1600 U1900, or $2000 U2100. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 4-day $244, 3-day $243 mailed by 10/15, 4-day $274, 3-day $273 mailed by 12/13. Online EF: $245 at chesstour.com or entry.cc by 10/15, $275 by 12/20, $300 12/21 until two hours before round 1. Phoned EF: $250 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/15 (no questions), $280 by 12/19. No phone entry after 12/19. EF at site: $300. Special EF: Seniors 65/over in Under 1300 or above, $130 less. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GMs $150 from prize. U1000 Section EF: 4-day $84, 3-day $83 if mailed by 12/13, $85 online at chesstour.com by 12/20, $90 phoned by 12/19 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $100 at site. EF for unrated in U1300 or U1000: 4-day $54, 3-day $53 if mailed by 12/13, $55 online at chesstour.com by 12/20, $60 phoned by 12/19 (406-8962038, entry only, no questions), $70 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds 12/26 6 pm, 12/27 11 & 6, 12/28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10 am, rds 12/27 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, 12/28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 rounds; Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. HR: $96-96, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase if not reserved by 11/22, all rooms in chess block may sell out about 11/1. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel is most convenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through chesstour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for U1900 or below. High-

est of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: December list used; FIDE ratings not used. Special rules: In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or more and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, or cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission, and must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

A Heritage Event! Dec. 26-28 or 27-28, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 60 (enhanced) 29th Empire City Open 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50), well lighted third floor, New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, New York 10001. $10,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 6 sections. Open: $1000-500-300-200, clear or tiebreak 1st $50, top U2400/unr $600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $800400-200-100. Under 2000: $800-400-200-100. Under 1800: $800-400-200-100. Under 1600: $700-400-200-100. Under 1400: $400-200-120-70, top U1200 $240-120. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1400, $300 U1600, or $500 U1800. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $98, 2-day $97 mailed by 12/17, both $99 online by 12/22 at www.chesstour.com, $105 phoned by 12/22 (406-896-2038, no questions), $120 at site, GMs free; $90 deducted from prize. EF for all in Under 1400 and unrated in Under 1600: $40 less. All: Re-entry $50, not available in Open. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sun 10:30 am. Rds. Sun 11 & 6, Mon 11 & 6, Tue 10 & 4:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Mon 9:30 am. Rds. Mon 10, 12:45, 3:15

Membership Appreciation Program (MAP) The MAP program continues in 2010. See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Top standings will appear every two months in Chess Life.

Overall Affiliate Standings Name

State

CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN BAY AREA CHESS PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB DALLAS CHESS CLUB LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS TRI-STATE CHESS JERSEY SHORE HS CHESS LEAGUE SILVER KNIGHTS ST PETERSBURG CHESS CLUB

NY CA TX PA TX NY NY NJ PA FL

Small State Affiliate Standings Name

State

MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES METRO CHESS SIOUX EMPIRE CHESS FOUNDATION TALES TOLD TALL CHESS NEW MEXICO SCHOL CHESS ORG AIRLINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OMAHA CHESS COMMUNITY WELLS MEMORIAL SCHOOL LIKENS CHESS MESA CHESS CLUB

ME DC SD NH NM ME NE NH SD NM

State Chapter Affiliate Standings Name

State

MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC KENTUCKY CHESS ASSOCIATION NEW HAMPSHIRE CHESS ASSN NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION GEORGIA CHESS ASSOCIATION

MI PA MN MD MA KY NH NJ WA GA

Points

605 366 283 223 196 191 187 177 161 146 Points

123 63 43 32 30 24 22 18 14 13 Points

420 131 90 72 62 61 59 43 41 28

Adult Memberships Standings Name

State

CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN JERSEY SHORE HS CHESS LEAGUE DALLAS CHESS CLUB SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB MARSHALL CHESS CLUB CHESS CENTER OF NEW YORK MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR VEGAS CHESS FESTIVALS AZ CHESS CENTRAL

NY NJ TX CA NY NY ME MO NV AZ

Scholastic and Youth Memberships Standings Name

State

BAY AREA CHESS PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB TRI-STATE CHESS LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS SILVER KNIGHTS ST PETERSBURG CHESS CLUB COLUMBIA GRAMMAR SCHOOL DALLAS CHESS CLUB BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB

CA TX PA NY NY PA FL NY TX FL

Member Standings Name

State

NAVARRO, DANIEL A ENNIS, JUSTIN DOCKERY, JOHN T LARSON, GERALD A ALDI, DAVID J MCDONALD, THOMAS D BERRY, FRANK K WINSTON, GABRIEL R CHENEY, WILLIAM G THOMAS, KENNETH

TX PA FL AL CT TX OK NY AZ NJ

Points

498 177 81 55 54 54 46 42 39 35 Points

345 266 208 185 181 147 131 118 115 112 Points

85 46 31 24 20 19 16 15 15 14

PCT Gain Standings State TERR ND DE

Pct 20.0 16.2 6.9

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Dec09 70 68 159

Jul10 84 79 170

State NH MN CT

Pct 5.7 4.0 3.8

Dec09 370 1076 1102

Jul10 391 1119 1144

State AK GA IA

Pct 3.2 1.8 1.6

Dec09 94 1513 637

Jul10 97 1540 647

State NJ

Pct -0.2

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Tournament Life & 6,Tue 10 & 4:30. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit by rd. 2, others by rd 4. HR: $239-239-264-289, 1-800-764-4680, reserve by 5 pm 12/13 or rate will increase, ask for Continental Chess Association rate. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-569-9969. Advance entries posted at www.chesstour.com. Bring set, clock, board-none supplied. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Jan. 14-17 or 15-17, California Northern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced) 2nd Annual Golden State Open 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75). Concord Hilton Hotel, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord, CA 94520 (I-680 Willow Pass Rd exit). Free shuttle between hotel and Concord BART station. Free parking. Prizes $40,000 based on 320 paid entries (re-entries & U1300 Section count as half entries), minimum guarantee $30,000 (75% of each prize). In 6 sections. Open, open to all. $3000-1500-1200-800-600-500-400, clear or tiebreak winner $200, top U2400/Unr $1800-1000. FIDE. Under 2200: $2400-1200-1000-700-500-400300. Under 2000: $2400-1200-1000-700-500-400-300. Under 1800: $2400-1200-1000-700-500-400-300. Under 1600: $2000-1000-800-600-400-300200, top Under 1400 $800-400. Under 1300: $800-500-400-300-200- 100-100, top Under 1100 $400-200. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter any section, with maximum prize U1300 $300, U1600 $500, U1800 $700, U2000 $900. Top 5 sections EF: 4-day $154, 3-day $153 mailed by 1/6, all $155 online at chesstour.com by 1/11, $160 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/11 (entry only, no questions), $180 at site. GMs free; $130 deducted from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: $4-day $74, 3-day $73 mailed by 1/6, $75 online at chesstour.com by 1/11 (entry only, no questions), $80 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/11, $100 at site. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. Mailed EF $5 less to CalChess members. 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6:15 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10:15 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. Byes: OK all, limit 3; Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player ratings: See chesstour.com. HR: $99-99-109, 925-827-2000, reserve by 12/31 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Ent: Continental Chess, c/o Goichberg, Box 661776, Arcadia, CA 91066. $15 service charge for withdrawals. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Regional Alabama

SS G/30, Every Friday, Rounds 7, 8, 9, 10pm. Chess Emporium, 10801 N 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85029. EF: $35. 82% prize fund. ChessEmporium.com. 602-4824867.

Every Friday Night Frenzy Gilbert Mathnasium, 538 S. Gilbert Rd., Ste 107, Gilbert, AZ 85296. USCF membership required for rated games. Non-members welcome. In 2 Sections, Blitz: 6 Rd. RR, Prizes: Medal for top finisher. Rds.: Starts at 6:30. G/45: Rounds Rd. Single Round, Open to call ahead to ensure appropriate pairing. Rds.: Starts at 6:45. ALL: EF: $5 on site. INFO: Lynn Schucker, 480-216-8025 [email protected]. www.azchesscentral.org.

Every Tuesday - Tuesday Night Action SS 45/2 SD/1, 1 round every Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Registration first Tues. of month. Chess Emporium, 10801 N 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85029. EF: $35. 60% prize fund. ChessEmporium.com. 602-482-4867. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 9, American Chess Events - National Chess Day Event! ASU Campus, Physical Sciences, Wexler Hall, Room 118. Parking available at Parking Structure #2, on the Northeast corner of McAllister Ave. and Tyler St. Structures and lots are free except during special events. Tournament Details: 5 Levels: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400 to 1699, 1700 to 1999, and 2000 & up. 4 rounds: Swiss System. G/60. 1/2 point bye for any one round if notified prior to event. Sets and boards provided. Must bring and play with clock. We will always have a player of Master Level (2200 USCF Rated or higher) competing in our Master Trek tournaments. We guarantee it! Round Times: Round 1 – 9am, Round 2 – 11:15am, Round 3 – 1:30pm, Round 4 – 3:45pm. EF: Scholastic: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 1400-1699, and 1700-1999:$25 by October 6, $28 by October 8, $30 at site. Adult Participants: 1000-1199, 1200-1399, 14001699, and 1700-1999: $15 by October 6, $18 by October 8, $20 at site. All players 2000 & Up: $20 at all times. All players rated 1950-2000 must pay $30 to play up. Note: Registration and check in by 8:45am Saturday morning. Awards: Trophies to top five places in 1000-1199, 1200 to 1399, 1400 to 1699, and 1700 to 1999. Trophies to top three places in 2000 & up. Must win 2 games to possibly receive a trophy. Our Grand Prix Points (GPP) totaled and awarded at end of season. See MT Grand Prix Cup details.

California Northern Modesto Round Table Chess Club Monthly (Mondays) Amateur Rating Tournaments (Under 2000 & Beginners), LOCATION: 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto (Meeting Room). ENTRY: $15. GUARANTEED: 4pts $60, 3.5 pts $45, 3 pts $30, 2.5 pts $15. ALL BYES: Half Pt. RDS.: 7pm. REG.: 6pm (1st & 2nd Mondays). Modesto Chess School: 6pm. No Club Membership Fee & No Chess Class Fee required. INFO: John C. Barnard (209) 450-6133. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 16, SCS Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #1 Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Info & Entry Form at: www.calnorthyouthchess.org/Applications/FallQuads10-GP/Quads FALL10-GP.html. Open to all scholastic players who are USCF members.Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358.

Jan. 14-17 or 15-17, 2nd Annual Golden State Open See Grand Prix.

California Southern

LA Chess Club www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10AM-10 PM (Class & 3 Tournaments). Sundays: 12-6 & 1-5 PM (Adult & Junior Tournaments) – Details on our website. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 PM (Intermediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 7955710. (4 blocks 405 West, Santa Monica & Butler, 2nd Floor). Private (1:1) Lessons, Group Classes, Tournaments. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, LACC 8 Quick Games Friday Night (QC) 4DSS, G/10 (8 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 7:30-8 pm. Rds.: 8, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15. Prizes: 1/2 EF. Free BOA & street parking. Info: (323) 265-0585 or www.LAChessClub.com.

Sept. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 4 LACC Grand Prix G/61 4 separate events. 6SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-U1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4. Free BOA parking. $3 basement. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - 10 Blitz Games Saturday Night (QC) 5DSS, G/5 (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8:30-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10:10, 10:30. Prizes: 1/2 EF. Free BOA & street parking. $3 basement. Info: (310) 795-5710.

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC LA Masters G/30 3SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 memb). Reg.: 5:30-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8. Prizes: ($180 b/10), Free BOA & street parking. $3 basement. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC Saturday G/61 3SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 memb). Reg.: 5:30-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8. Prizes: ($180 b/10), Free BOA & street parking. $3 basement. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.

Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC Sunday G/61

See Grand Prix.

Sept. 11-12, 5th Ursula Foster Memorial See Grand Prix.

Arizona

3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U18001200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4. FREE PIZZA & BOA parking ($3 basement). Info: (310) 795-5710.

Sept. 25-26, 2nd Annual Exchange Bank Open See Grand Prix.

Sept. 5, 19, 1st & 3rd Sunday Scholastic Triathlon

Every Friday - Friday Night Action

Sept. 17-19, Alabama State Championship

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3SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free for new LACC memb). 2 sections: K-1 and K-12. Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3; then Bughouse (4-5) and Blitz (56). Prizes:Trophies (Top 3), Medals (next 3) & Disney prizes (every chess player receives a prize). Free BOA & street parking; or basement ($3). FREE PIZZA & free class (12-1). Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.

Sept. 25, Saturday Chess Tournament Victor Villa Clubhouse, 13393 Mariposa Rd., Victorville, CA 92395. The tournament is planned as Quads, with the strongest four players in the top quad, the next four in the second quad, etc. A three round Swiss System tournament may be used to take care of all entries in the bottom section. There will be three rounds with each player having one hour for all his moves. No one will be eliminated! All players may play three rounds. Players may sign up at: 9:30 A.M. with the last round expected to finish about 5 P.M. EF: $10. First prize in each section is $30. TD: Donald Cotten.

Colorado

Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ)

Oct. 9-10, Tri-Lakes Open

Dec. 26-28 or 27-28, 29th Empire City Open (NY)

See Grand Prix.

5 Round Swiss System Tournament. Time Control: All rounds: G/90+30 Increment. Site:The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 State Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133. Sections: Open (open to all) and Reserve (U1500). EF: $35; Sr, Jr, Unr. $27. Pre-Registration: $30; Sr, Jr, Unr. $22. Must be received by October 7, 2010. Please include email address for confirmation of payment received. USCF & CSCA membership required. See www.uschess.org & www.coloradochess.com for rates. OSA. Prizes: Cash prizes per entries, paid at end of event. Registration: 8:30-9:30am Saturday. Rounds: 10/9 - 10:00am, 2:30pm, 7:00pm; 10/10 – 9:00am, 3:00pm. Entries: Jerry Maier, 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Phone: (719) 660-5531. Email: [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP.

4-SS, G/61. This is a rated event. Golden State Mall 3201 “F” Street Bakersfield, CA 93301. EF: This will be a potluck format, your last name will determine what you bring to the tournament: A-I drinks, J-R main dish, S-Z dessert. Or $20 at site. Rounds: 10am-12:30am-2:45pm-5pm. Prizes to top winners. After the last game is completed: a FREE simul will be given by IM Enrico Sevillano, former U.S. Open Champion, to all participants. All: 1/2-pt bye available any round. Info: Kenneth J. Poole 661-304-7468, [email protected] or visit www.bakersfieldchessclub.com. Ent: Bakersfield Chess Club, P.O. Box 176, 3501 Mall View Rd., Suite 115, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Delaware Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD) See Maryland.

Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ) See Grand Prix.

District of Columbia Sept. 12, Metro Sunday Quads

Connecticut

Oct. 9, Bakersfield’s National Chess Day Festival

See Grand Prix.

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 17th Annual Eastern Chess Congress and Senior

3-RR, G/90. U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. EF: $20. $$: $40 each quad. Scholastic sections. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Reg.: 9:15 - 9:50. Rds.: 10-1-4. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php.

Sept. 25, Bill Hook Memorial Blitz Tournament (QC)

See Grand Prix.

See Grand Prix.

Nov. 20-21, 7th annual New England Scholastic Championships

Oct. 3, Kingstowne October Octagons (QC) (VA) See Virginia.

5-SS, G/30. LAX Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-11-12:15-1:45-3. EF: $16 if received by 10/14, $20 door. Inf: John Hillery, [email protected]. On-line ent: www. westernchess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA 90038.

7SS, G/65, Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking, free airport shuttle. Open to all K-12 students; New England titles limited to players & teams from schools in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, or VT. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 4 sections: High School (K-12), Middle School (K-8), Elementary (K-5), Primary (K-2). Players face only those in their section. EF: HS $42.75, Middle School $42.50, Elem $42.25, Primary $42 if mailed by 11/12, all $43 online at chesstour.com by 11/16, $60 at site. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entryonline at chesstour.com, Young Adult (age 24/below) $20, Scholastic (age 12/below) $12. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $15. Trophies to top 10 players, top 5 teams, top 3 unrated in each section, top D, E, U1000, U800 (HS), E, U1000, U800 (MS), U1000, U800, U600 (Elem), U700, U500, U300 (Primary). Free entry in all Continental Chess Association Swiss tournaments until 6/15/11 to top New England player each section, until 3/15/11 to 2nd New England player each section. Late reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 1, 3:45 & 6:30, Sun 9, 12 & 2:45. Awards Sun 5:30 pm. Half point byes allowed any round, limit 2 byes, must commit before rd 2. HR: $87-87, 860-627-5311, reserve by 11/5 or rate may increase. Car rental: 800331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Include school, grade, birth date, USCF ID, address of each player. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Jan. 14-17 or 15-17, 2nd annual Golden State Open (CA-N)

Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, 41st annual National Chess Congress (PA)

Oct. 9-10, National Chess Day Open See Grand Prix.

Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, Los Angeles Open See Grand Prix.

Oct. 17, LAO Hexes 3-SS, G/90. LAX Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Six-player sections by rating. EF: $20 if received by 10/14, $25 door. $$ 40-20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA 90038, online at www.westernchess.com.

Oct. 17, LAO Scholastics

See Grand Prix.

See Grand Prix.

Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD) See Maryland.

Florida 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 561-7623377.

South Florida Chess Club Wednesday’s 6:30-10:30pm. Rated G90 Tournaments and skittles. Most tournaments are 4+ rounds with a time control slower than G/60, those events would qualify for Chess Magnet School JGP. www.SouthFloridaChessClub.com

Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, St. Petersburg $800 Guaranteed Cash - A USCF Grand Prix Event See Grand Prix.

Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, St. Petersburg Scholastic 5rd Swiss, G/30 USCF RBO 4 Sect. K-2U400; K-5U500; K-8U700; & K12U1000; 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

ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS Free 8-Line Tournament Life Announcements!

Adult Dues Options! >> NEW FREE TLA CATEGORIES ADDED! RUN AN ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT THIS FALL! Each affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month of up to 8 lines and up to 2 issues of Chess Life, for any tournament between January and March 2011, if no TLA for such an event appeared in 2010, and the TLA is emailed by the appropriate deadline. The 8 free lines cannot be applied to longer TLAs. SPECIAL CATEGORIES QUALIFY FOR FREE TLAS! Each affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month of up to 8 lines for events in the following categories, if submitted by e-mail. The free lines cannot be applied to longer TLAs: NEW CATEGORY! SENIOR. For age 50 or above, or a higher minimum age. NEW CATEGORY! UNRATEDS FREE. Any tournament that offers free entry to unrated players. If your prizes are based on entries, say “paid entries.” USCF BOOSTER TOURNAMENT. A tournament that offers at least two USCF membership renewal prizes, or a quad that offers at least one per section. CHESS CLUB SPECIAL. A tournament playing only on one or more weekday evenings.

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RBO. Open to Under 1200/Unr or Under 1000/Unr. Tournament name must include “Rated Beginners Open” or “RBO.” BLITZ. Time control of Game/5. TLAs such as “USCF-rated Blitz every Friday 7 pm” are accepted. COLLEGIATE. A tournament limited to college students. JUNIOR. For age 20/below (age 20 must be eligible). NON-SCHOLASTIC WITH SCHOLASTIC. A tournament for all ages held concurrent (same location) with a scholastic tournament that in its previous year drew at least 50 players. We encourage organizers of scholastics to hold open or collegiate events on the side.

Ages 21-24 dues lower than Adult dues! The membership category once called “Youth” has been renamed “Young Adult,” and eligibility has changed from under 21 to under 25. Annual dues for this category are only $32 with paper Chess Life or $24 with the online version!

One-year membership with Chess Life: If purchased online at uschess.org, now only $42 for Premium Membership, which includes a copy of Chess Life every month. Regular Memberships are available for $34 and give online-only access to Chess Life and a mailed TLA Newsletter (bi-monthly). (Note to affiliates: If you collect a $49 membership, you may submit it online to USCF for $42, in effect creating a $7 commission. If you submit it by mail or phone the affiliate commission is $3.)

SPECIAL RATES FOR CLUB ADS. Up to 5 lines $180 per year, $100 for 6 months for unchanged club ads in the TLA section. Announce meeting dates & times, activities, contact info, etc. USCF DISCUSSION GROUPS. See www.uschess. org/ forums for four groups: Tournament Organization, Chess Club Organization, Tournament Direction, USCF Issues.


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Tournament Life 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. 22-24 or 23-24, 41st Annual Southern Congress

Sept. 12, Tampa Cash Opens

Sept. 18-19, 2010 Eastern Idaho Open

4rd, Swiss, G/40 plus 5. EF: $25,TBCC $20. Prizes: $100-60-40 U1600, U1400, U1200 $50-30-20 b/35. Sign-up on-site. 1st rd 1pm. 2202 E. Busch,Tampa 33612. CoachT 813-727-8852. Plus: Scholastic Only - U800/O800 (same day & times).

5SS, G/120. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: ISU, Student Un Bldg, Salmon River Suites, 1065 S. 8th St., Pocatello, Idaho. EF: USCF mem req., $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), ISU students $10, by 9/11/10. $40 (all) after. Reg & Ck in: 7:30-8:30 AM 09/18. RDS.: 9,2,7,9,2. 1/2 pt byes: Max 2, Rd 1-4 only. Commit by end of rd 2. Prizes: $$ b/30 non ISU; Open: $200-100-75; Reserve: $100-75-50. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, % Jay Simonson, 391 Carol Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83401, 208-206-7667, [email protected], www.idahochess association.org. NC, NS, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 18, Tampa Bay Fall Junior Championship 5SS, G/30. Discovery Christian Church, 10902 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL 33612. EF: $30 in advance and for HCA students, $35 on site: includes pizza & beverage! $$b/30: $150-90-60. U1000 60; K-5 50; K-2 40. Reg.: Saturday, 5/15/10, 10:45-11:15 AM. Rds.: Rd. 1 at 11:30; Other rds. follow immediately except for lunch break. Concurrent tournament for adults. Parents welcome! Award ceremony 5:30 PM. Please bring your own clocks and sets if you have them. ENT: Michael Hoffer, 10801 Myrtle St.,Tampa, FL 33617. INFO: Coach Mike 813-526-2257, [email protected]. NS. NC. W.

Sept. 18-19, North Florida Classic Chess Championships V See Grand Prix.

Sept. 25, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 4, CFCC Quick-Chess Quafecta (QC) 4 events, 7SS, G/29 (G/25, T/D5). at Casselberry Chess Club (CCC), Wirz Park, 806 Mark David Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707. EF: $30/event, CFCC/CCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted from any prize). $$480 b/30, 160-80-60, Classes B, C, D/under 60 ea. A fifth $480 b/30 prize fund given on Dec 4 to cumulative winners. Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 11:15, 1, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6. Ent: CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751. Info: (407) 629-6946 or www.central flchess.org.

Sept. 26, Tampa Bay Chess Club 4rd, Swiss, G/40 plus 5. EF: $25,TBCC $20. All enter at door. 3 sections: U1800 (all ages), U800/O800 (scholastics only). Prizes: $100-60-40 U1600 $40 b/20 per section. 1st rd at 1pm. Trophies for top 5 in each. 2202 E. Busch, Tampa, FL 33612. Call: CoachT 813-727-8852 or wflachess.org. NS, NC, W.

Oct. 2, First Saturday Quads 3-RR, G/90. 521 S 13th Street, Palatka, FL 32177. EF: $12.Trophy or $25 to First each 4-player section. Reg ends: 9:45 am. Rds.: 10-1-4. (386) 329-1173. www.palatkachess.com, [email protected].

Oct. 9, Celebrate National Chess Day at The Weiss School 3rd Annual Scholastic

See Grand Prix.

Idaho

Illinois

North American Chess Association USCF and FIDE rated tournaments for amateur players and masters. Creators of eNotate, a USCF approved electronic scoresheet. The only organization that hosts regularly scheduled FIDE title norm tournaments for GM, IM, WGM, and WIM norms. Sevan A. Muradian, International Arbiter & International Organizer. www. nachess.org, [email protected], 888.80.CHESS. Sept. 11, 2010 St. Matthew Chess Championship held by GM YURY SHULMAN, (the 2008 US Champion, US team member of the 2008 Olympiad Bronze medal winners, and 2010 WorldTeam Championship Silver medal winners and “Best Game” winner at the U.S. Championship.) 24500 Old McHenry Rd., Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047. Tel. 847-438-7709. G/30, 5rds, EF: $25 postmarked by 8/28, $30 after, on site $35 before 9:15. REG.: begins at 9:00, Rd. 1 begins 10:00am, no elimination. 4 Sections: Primary K-3, Elementary 4-5, Middle 6-8, HS 9-12 and adults, Nonrated (all grades and adults). TROPHY awards to top 5 individuals in each section, top 3 individuals in each grade K-5, top individuals grade 6-12, top 3 team trophies, top 5 in unrated. Trophy awards at 3:00. ENT: checks payable to “Yury Shulman International Chess School”, mail w/registration form to 428 Waverly Rd., Barrington, IL 60010, INFO: email [email protected] or www.shulmanchess.com, Kiran Frey 847-382-5410, GM Yury Shulman 312-375-7475.

Sept. 18, McHenry Area Chess Quad Tournament

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 Dockery at 561-762-3377.

3 rounds, G/80. Holiday Inn Hotel, 495 Airport Rd., Elgin, IL 60123. (Intersection of I-90 & Rt. 31). EF: $20 (cash or check only). Cash prizes of $40 for first and $20 for second in each Quad. Registration begins at 8:30 A.M. First round starts at 9:30, and this single day event ends by 6:30. For more information see: www.mchenryareachess.org, or call Bob at 815-519-3323.

Oct. 16, DBCC Club Championship Open

Oct. 8-11, Celebrate National Chess Day

Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N Atlantic Ave (A1A), Daytona Beach, FL 32118. Checks payable to: Paul B. Tomaino. 2 Sections. Open: EF: $25. $350 ($$b/15): $125/$100. U1600: $75/$50. Trophy & Title to top DBCC Member. Scholastic: EF: $5. Prizes:Trophy &Title to top Scholastic. ALL: 5SS, G45, Rds.: 10/11:35/2/3:35/5:10. Lunch 1:25 to 2:00. ENT: Paul B Tomaino, 575 N Williamson Bl. #116, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. 386-239-9485. INFO: [email protected]. NS. NC. W.

Nov. 6-7, North Florida Classic Chess Championships VI See Grand Prix.

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 9th Annual Turkey Bowl See Grand Prix.

Dec. 10-12, 2010 National K-12 Championship See Nationals.

Georgia NGCC - Friday Night Chess! North Georgia Chess Center, 2450 Atlanta Hwy, Suite 1401 Cumming, GA 30040. Details at: www.northgachesscenter.com. For Information Contact: Joseph Couvillion, [email protected] or 770-844-9204. Reg.: Fridays, 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Round Times: 1st Round starts at 7:00pm. Check website for details for monthly Scholastic Tournaments.

Sept. 17-19 or 18-19, 2010 Boris Kogan Memorial See Grand Prix.

Oct. 9, 2010 Atlanta October G/45 Championship - National Chess Day! 4-SS, G/45. Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Ave., Scottdale, GA 30079. In 2 sections: EF: $24. ($610 b/38): $150-100-80, u1900, u1700, u1500, u1300 each $70. Under 1100: $17. (not part of base). Trophies to top 3, top u900 and unrated. Reg.: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Rds.: 11-1-3-5. Info: (404)-3774400 or [email protected]. www.atlantachessclub.com. Enter: Same as above. NS.

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Every SECOND Sat. of the Month. OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 5 Round, G/61, U.S.C.F. rated. 2302 West Morris St. at the West Morris St. Free 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; 2nd $75; Class A, B, C, (D, E, Unr) $60 each. Prizes increased if entries allow. EF: $25 if rec’d one week before tournament date, $30 at door, $5.00 discount for your birthday month, $5.00 discount for any state associaton (except ISCA), FIDE Titled Players Free. + Free Snack Bar Adv. ENT: Donald Urquhart, 501 N. East St. # 802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. Info: call Don at 317-6346259 or e-mail [email protected]. Note: there must be at least 3 entries in a class for that class prize to be awarded. If two adjoining class prizes are vacant, a combo prize will be awarded. Chess Magnet School JGP.

FREE ENTRY: Quad Quick Chess Tournament (QC) Fri. before the second Sat. of the Month G/15, U.S.C.F. rated. Located at 2302 West Morris St. at the West Morris St. Free Methodist Church in the Ellis Hall Room. Entrance in back, down stairs, by office. Late Ent. 6-6:25pm. Rd 1, 6:30pm. Prizes: First in each quad gets choice of 50% off entry fee for Sat. Monthly a $15.00 value certificate, or chess merchandise. A cash buyback option is available on the certificate, call for details. Second gets the prize not chosen by First EF: Free if played in a Orange Crush pay event in last two months otherwise $2.00 Adv. ENT: Donald Urquhart, 501 N. East St. # 802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. Info: call Don at 317-634-6259 or e-mail [email protected]. A ORANGE CRUSH EVENT.

Sept. 24-26 or 25-26, 3rd annual Louisville Open (KY) See Grand Prix.

Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, 19th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix.

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 19th Annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.

Iowa Oct. 23-24, Ames Chess Festival XXV See Grand Prix.

Kentucky Sept. 24-26 or 25-26, 3rd annual Louisville Open See Grand Prix.

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 19th Annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.

with the Grand Opening of the North Shore Chess Center at 5500 West Touhy Avenue Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. G/5 Blitz Tournament on 10/8. Simul against local masters, group lectures, and G/15 + 5 sec increment tournament on 10/9. G/30 + 30/sec increment tournament on 10/10. Columbus Day Scholastic Training Seminar (morning and afternoon sessions) and adult training seminar (evening) on 10/11. Boards, sets, clocks provided! See website for further details - www.nachess.org/nscc or contact Sevan A. Muradian [email protected] or call 888.80.CHESS.

Maine

Oct. 9, 2010 Lincoln-Way West’s National Chess Day Open

5SS, G/15. EF: $8, club members $5. Reg.: 7:30pm. Rds.: 8, 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10. $$b/24 1st=$50, 2nd=$25, U1850 $12. Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Info: Joe Summers 410-788-1009, [email protected]. Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q/.

Lincoln-Way West High School, 21701 S. Gougar Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451. Enter by the main entrance. Three sections: 3-SS, G/60 USCF rated open section; 3-SS G/60 ICCA rated High School section; 4-SS G/40 non-rated Elementary & Junior High section. EF: With a pre-registration e-mail before or on Thursday October 7, and an on-site registration between 8:00 and 8:30 on Saturday, $5 (with a purchase of USCF membership, the entry fee is free); else $10 (with a purchase of USCF membership, $5). For students, the pre-registration e-mail should contain your name, grade, school, and which section you wish to play in (and USCF ID# if you have one); for adults, it should contain your name and USCF ID# (if you have one). Awards: medals will be awarded to everyone who ties for 1st place. Info: Coach Miller [email protected] (815-4630104). Onsite concessions will be available.

Oct. 9, Chicago Chess Festival - A National Chess Day Celebration! Sponsored by Renaissance Knights and Chicago Public Schools. Come out and play at this spectacular event which will feature a 4-round chess tournament with both rated and unrated sections, workshop on how to start an after-school chess club, plus a whole lot more. Visit our websites for more details www.renaissanceknights.org or www.cpschess.com or call 773-844-0701.

Oct. 15, 2nd annual Midwest Rated Beginners Open (RBO) 4SS, G/30, open to under 900 or unrated. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel (see Midwest Class). Free parking. EF (at site only): $20. Special 1 year USCF dues if paid with entry, including paper magazine: Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Trophies to top 5, 3 year USCF membership extension to 1st, 2 years 2nd, 1 year 3rd. Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, 8:10 pm, 9:20 pm, 10:30 pm. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Half point bye available rd 1. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658.


Maryland Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 15, Catonsville Friday Knight Quick #105, 106 & 107 (QC)

Sept. 18, UMBC Rated Beginner’s Championship (RBO) 5SS, G/30. UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore (in University Center, 3rd floor). Open to U1200/Unr. USCF membership required. Free USCF memb. to anyone scoring at least 3.5 pts. Certificate to anyone completing 5 rds. Top UMBC student awarded trophy & title of 2009-2010 UMBC Amateur Chess Champ. EF: $15 if postmarked by 9/3, $20 later. Reg.: 8:30-9:30am, Rds.: 10-11:30-1:303-4:30 Sat. 1/2 pt. bye avail. in any rd. if req’d before rd. 1. Held concurrently w/UMBC Champ. 9/19-9/20 (see separate TLA). Ent: Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 ATTN: Beginners Champ. Cks payable to UMBC. Dir: Exit 47B off I95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in lot 9 or 16. For more info: 410-455-8499, [email protected], www.umbc.edu/chess. NS, W.

Sept. 18-19, UMBC Championship See Grand Prix.

Oct. 3, Kingstowne October Octagons (QC) (VA) See Virginia.

Oct. 9, National Chess Day: Catonsville Shootout

Oct. 23, 2010 U.S. G/60 Championship

EF: $20, club members $17, under 18 $15. Reg.: 9:45am. Bloomsbury Community Center, Room 108, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Two Sections: Open Section: 4SS, G/61. $$b/24 $100-$60-$42 U1850 $40 U1550 $40, more per entries. Rds.: 10:30, 1:00, 3:15, 5:30. Bye: 1-3. U1200 Section: 5SS, G/30Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd U1000 Plaque U800 Plaque. Rds: 12:00, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00, 5:15. Bye: 1-4. Info: [email protected] Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q. Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave., Baltimore, MD 21207. Include USCF ID, rating and section. Checks payable to Joe Summers. PH: 410-788-1009. Chess Magnet School JGP.

See Nationals.

Oct. 9, National Chess Day Scholastic Quads (VA)

Oct. 24, 2010 U.S. G/30 Championship

Montessori School of McLean, 1711 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101. Time Control: G/30. EF: $20 online by 10/6; $25 by noon 10/8; $30 on-site from 1:30-1:45. Check-in is MANDATORY for all pre-registered players, and must be complete by 1:50. Players that have not checked in by 1:50 will not be placed in a quad, even if they signed up in advance. Rds.: 2:00pm, then ASAP. Prizes: trophy to winner of each quad. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.

PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND

Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, 19th annual Midwest Class Championships

Many Grand Prix tournament organizers will contribute $1 per player to the Professional Health & Benefits Fund. All Grand Prix tournaments which participate in this program are entitled to be promoted to the next higher Grand Prix category—for example, a six-point tournament would become a 10-point tournament. Points in the top category are promoted 50%. Chess Life — September 2010

quad: chess merchandise. Send advance entries to: Donald Urquhart, 501 N. East St. #802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. For more info: call Don at (317) 634-6259 or e-mail [email protected].

See Grand Prix.

See Nationals.

Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, 20th annual North American Open (NV) See Grand Prix.

Indiana Chess Club Friday Night Blitz (QC) 2302 West Morris St. at the West Morris St. Free Methodist Church. Entrance is in the back, down the stairs by the office. When: Starts Every Friday except the Fri before the second Sat doors open at 6:00 P.M. tournament starts at 6:30 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: Based on 4 full Pd. entries per quad, First in each quad: $20.00, Second in each

Oct. 9-11, 51st Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship See Nationals.

Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships Roland Park Country School; 5204 Roland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21210. Come out and play in an all-girl environment. Open to K-12 girls from all states and DC. 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

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Nov. 21, Silver Knights Chess K-8 Team Tournament (VA) G/30. Our Lady of Good Counsel School, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182. 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.: 1-2-3-4. Trophies to top teams in each section. Teams must consist of 4 players from the same school. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete rules and to register.

Saint Louis, MO 63108. EF: $5 if received by 9/17. $10 on-site. One Section: Trophies to 1st-5th Place, Top Under 800, Top Under 600, Top Under 400 and Top Female. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 11:30, 1:15, 2:30. Award Ceremony: 3:454:00. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: 314-361CHESS, [email protected].

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, October Knights 4SS, G/90. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Reg. Wednesday, October 6, 5:30-6:15pm. Rounds (one per week) 6:30pm 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27. Check in with TD by 6:15 to be paired each week/round. No advanced entries. EF: $10. Prize fund is 90% payout, with 1st place getting 1/3 of the total prize fund and first A, B, C, D, E and U1000/unrated each take 1/9 of the prize fund. Winner qualifies for 2010 Knights Championship in December. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 2. MCA memb. req’d from $5 OSA. Info: 314-361-CHESS. info@ saintlouischessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Nevada Oct. 22-24, 28th Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open See Grand Prix.

Nov. 8-Dec. 20, 2010 Clark County Chess Club Championship Every Monday and Thursday from Monday November 8, 2010 to Monday, December 20, 2010. Site: 2040 W Charleston UMC Medical ED Bldg, 6th floor, Las Vegas, NV. Closed Nov 25th. Main Event: Rounds start at 7:00pm Format: 12 Rd USCF Swiss. Time Control: G/120. E/F: $25.00. Registration: Email Rocky at [email protected], Late Reg: Nov. 8, 6:00-6:55pm. Rd starts at 7pm. NO LATE ENTRIES. Limited to 60 entries, bring set and clock. Prizes b/32: 1st $125+Gordon Barrett Cup 2nd $100+T $75+Trophy-U2000/UNR, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200. Must play at least 10 of 12 games and last rd. to claim prizes. 1/2 bye available b/32 entries. More info: must see WWW.lvchess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, 20th annual North American Open

Oct. 8, 2nd Annual CCSCSL 2-on-2 Team Championship

See Grand Prix.

New Hampshire

5SS, G/110, T/D5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus School, Room C159, Fitchburg State College, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 per game played; free to Wachusett CC members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: chess books. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www. wachusettchess.org. Online ratings as of Sept. 15 will be used. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

4SS, G/75. Chess Club & Scholastic 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 total. EF: $60 for 2-person team, $50 for 2-person team that are both annual members of club if registered by 10/7. MCA Membership Req’d from $5. OSA. PF: $1200 (b/25 teams using combined ratings): ChampionshipTeam: $500. U3600 $400, U3000 $200, U2400 $100. 1st Place team members qualify for 2011 Club Championship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 12:45, 3:30, 6:15. Ad Hoc teams formed at the door. Game point scoring will be used for pairings and prizes, not match points. Hotel: Water Tower Inn at 314-977-7500 ask for the “chess rate” of $70/night. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: 314-361-CHESS, [email protected].

Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Billerica Friday Swiss

Oct. 9, National Chess Day Free Open and Scholastic

5 Rds. 40/90, SD/30. Billerica COA, 25 Concord Rd., Billerica, MA. EF: $15. Reg.: 7:30pm. Cash prizes minimal b/entries. For info, call Brad Ryan, (978) 369-8533. NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.

4SS, G/45. Missouri River Regional Library: Storyhour Room (214 Adams St, Jefferson City, MO 65101). Two Sections: Open and Scholastic (grade K12). Reg.: 9:15-9:30. Rds.: 9:45, 11:30, 1:15, 3. no EF, no prizes, but rating points exchanged. Info: 1499 Summit View Drive, Holts Summit, MO 65043 or [email protected].


Massachusetts Sept. 15, 22, 29,Oct. 6, 13, Hervey Brisson Memorial

Oct. 9, National Chess Day: Tornado #104 4SS; G/60. Boylston C.F. 240B Elm St., Suite B9, Somerville, MA 02144. EF: $27, $17 to BCF members. Three sections: Open, U1800 & Rated Beginner. Prizes: b/entries. Reg.: 9:15-9:55. Rds.: 10, 12:40, 3:00, 5:10. NS, NC, W.Tel. 617-6293933.

Oct. 16-17, 11th Western New England Open 4SS, G/120. Holyoke Community College - Kittredge Center, 303 Homestead Ave (route 202) 01040. EF: $42. Rated 2200+ $22, Unrateds FREE with advance registration, all postmarked by 10/12. Unr must play in U1400 section. EF ALL: 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.: 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 [email protected], http://www.wmass-chess.us. NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 16-17, 2010 Springfield Park Board Chess Club Open See Grand Prix.

Oct. 30, Trick-or-Treat Open 3SS, G/75. UMC Memorial Union room N206, 518 Hitt St., Columbia, MO. Directions: From I-70 exit 126, south on Providence, east on Rollins, north on Hitt. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rds.: 10:30, 1:15, 4:00. EF: $1, no prizes — just the satisfaction of playing well.Two ratings-equivalent sections if 18+ players. Info: [email protected]. W.

Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, Thanksgiving Open See Grand Prix.

Montana

Nov. 20-21, 7th annual New England Scholastic Championships (CT)

Oct. 9, National Chess Day in Great Falls!

See Connecticut.

Food donations to benefit the Helping Hands Food Pantry Program/Cash proceeds to benefit the GFHS Chess Program Great Falls High School Cafeteria, 1900 2nd Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405. If either section has less than 5 players, thenTournament Director reserves the right to combine the sections. In 2 Sections, Chinook Open: 4SS, Game in 30 minutes, USCF Membership Required for the Chinook Open. Food for the Soul: 4SS, Game in 30 minutes, No Membership Required for Food for the Soul. ALL: EF: $5.00 if received by Oct. 7 + a can of food upon arrival, $8.00 + a can of food on site. Please bring a can of food donation to Helping Hands Food Pantry. Reg.: Oct. 9, 2010, 8:00 am to 8:45 am. Rds.: 9:00 am, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm. All players meeting at 8:55 am. ENT: Christine Hinkle, GFHS, 1900 2nd Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405. Please make checks to GFHS Chess Club. INFO: Doug Hansen [email protected]. DIR: Please Use “Tunnel Entrance” to Cafeteria. NS. NC. W.

Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, 41st annual National Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix.


Michigan Sept. 3-6, 2010 Michigan Open See Grand Prix.

Oct. 1-3 or 2-3, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix.

Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, 19th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)


New Jersey

Geller Quads - First Friday Every Month! New Jersey Children’s 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, 100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood, NJ. USCF rated tournaments, free lessons (adult and scholastic) with expert and master rated players. Simuls, lectures, club rental library. Yearly membership fee of $10 for adults and $8 seniors, membership free to scholastic players. Cash prizes and trophies. For more information and calendar of events visit the club website at www. bergenchessmates.com or contact Lawrence Constance at 201-568-1506 or [email protected]. Casual play does not require membership.

Dean of Chess Academy Friday League Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 5950066. Every Friday at 7:30pm come 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 history, standings, and format. Yearly membership required. Membership includes year round discounts on products, services, and tournaments. USCF membership required. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Dean of Chess Academy Thursday League Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 5950066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. EveryThursday at 7:30pm come 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 history, standings, and format. Yearly membership required. Membership includes year round discounts on products, services, and tournaments. USCF membership required. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Dean of Chess Academy Wednesday League Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 5950066. Every Wednesday at 7:30pm come 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 history, standings, and format. Yearly membership required. Membership includes year round discounts on products,

See Grand Prix.

Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, 2010 Motor City Open See Grand Prix.

Missouri Friday Action Quads - Every Friday Night (QC) 3RR, G/29 Quick Rated. Chess Club & Scholastic Center, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. EF: $10. Prize fund $36 first in each quad. Club membership req’d. available from $1. Reg.: 6:30 - 6:45. Rounds begin at 7. Site entries only. Info: 314-361-CHESS www.saintlouischessclub.org. NS, NC, W.

A State Championship Event! Sept. 17-19, Missouri Chess Festival 2010 Missouri Open: 5SS, G/120. Best Western Columbia Inn, 3100 I-70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO. 2-sections: Open & Reserve (U1600): Prizes: Open— $250-1st Overall + Plaque (Top MO resident earns spot in 2011 Invitational Championship), $120-1st in each M/X, A, B. Reserve—$200-1st Overall + Plaque, $100-1st in each C, D, E, U1000/Unr. EF: $40 by 9/10, $50 on site. Site entries cash only. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-10:30/3. Max one 1/2-pt bye. MISSOURI QUICK CHAMPIONSHIP: 4SS, G/29 (QR). Prizes: b/20, $75-1st Overall + Plaque, $50-1st U1600. Reg.: 6:30-7pm Friday. Rounds: 7/8/9/10pm. EF: $10 by 9/10, $15 on site. MISSOURI BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP: 5SS, G/5 (QR). Prizes: $75-1st + plaque, $50-2nd, $25-3rd. EF: $10. Reg.: 8-8:15am Sunday. Rounds paired ASAP, ending by 9:30am. MCA SCHOLASTIC: 5SS, G/30. Prizes:Trophies to top 3, medals for 4th-10th in each section: HS, K-8, K-6, K-3. EF: $10 by 9/10, $15 on site. Reg.: 9-10am Saturday. Rounds: 10:30/11:45/1:15/2:30/3:45. Awards: 5:15pm. MCA membership required for all events except MCA Scholastic, available on site from $10, OSA. MCA General Membership meeting 9:30-10:15am Sun. HR: $69/night, free WiFi & Hot breakfast, 573-474-6161, mention CHESS. Entries/Info: Thomas Rehmeier, 5217 Denice St., Jefferson City, MO 65109. [email protected], 573-291-0852. Chess Magnet School JGP for Missouri Open.

Sept. 18, Back to School Bash (Scholastic Event) Open to students enrolled in Elementary or Middle School for Fall 2010. 4SS, G/30. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave.,

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Tournament Life services, and tournaments. USCF membership required. See www.dean ofchess.com for more details.

International Chess Academy (Fair Lawn, NJ) Chess Classes: Tuesday 6:30 – 9:00 PM, Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Add. 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. Phone 201-797-0330. Website: www.icanj.net. Contact: Diana Tulman, 201-287-0250. Email: [email protected]. Fair Lawn facility offers Advance Chess Training for serious chess players (rating > 1800).

International Chess Academy (Teaneck, NJ) Chess Classes: Monday 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Wednesday 6:30 – 9:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Add. 185 Court Street, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Phone 201833-1741. Website: www.icanj.net. Contact: Diana Tulman, 201-287-0250. Email: [email protected] facility offers a Summer Chess Camp and Monday night tournaments 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Every Thursday plus G/5 Blitz and Chess Lessons 9-SS, 8 pm – 10:15 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. (732) 499-0118. Limited to first 50 entries. EF: $20, members $15. GM Free, $15 deducted from prize. Prizes: 80% of the Entry Fees, 1st, 2nd and top U2200, U2000, 1800, 1600. No re-entry or bye. Entering 10 min. before game, $5 Extra. ***Before the blitz tournament, GM Yudasin’s or a substitute high rated instructor “Chess Lesson”, 6:30 pm – 8 pm. Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $15. www.chessmatesnj.com.

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Every Saturday Quad G/60 3RR. Rds.: 10:30, 1:00, 3:15 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, members $20. Prizes Per Quad: 1st-$50 and 2nd-$25. (732)499-0118, www.chessmatesnj.com.

Sept. 5, Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open See Grand Prix.

Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Every Monday plus G/5 Blitz and Chess Lessons 9-SS, 8 pm – 10:15 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. (732) 499-0118. Limited to first 50 entries. EF: $20, members $15. GM Free, $15 deducted from prize. Prizes: 80% of the Entry Fees, 1st, 2nd and top U2200, U2000, 1800, 1600. No re-entry or bye. Entering 10 min. before game, $5 Extra. ***Before the blitz tournament, GM Yudasin’s or a substitute high rated instructor “Chess Lesson”, 6:30 pm – 8 pm. Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $15. www.chessmatesnj.com.

Sept. 7, 14, 21, Dean of Chess Academy U1800 Quads 3RR, G/90. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. $50 to top player in each group. EF: $25 ($20 member). Reg.: 7-7:15pm. Rds.: 7:30pm (1 each week). Must be able to play all games. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Every Tuesday Quad G/30

Sept. 13, I Hate Labor Day Quad/Swiss (QC) 3-SS or quads, depending on entries. G/29. Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St. (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ. EF: $8. Prizes (b/16): $50/25/10, $10 each U1800, U1500. If quad, $25 1st each section. Reg.: 7 p.m. Rds.: 7:30 pm, then ASAP. INFO: Eric Mark, (570) 872-6880, [email protected].

over 10. Hot Shots: U1700, 4SS G/45, $100-50. Checkmates: U1300, 4SS G/45, $100-50. New Stars: U1000, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Chess Pirates: U600, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Player’s highest life-time is used. EF: $29 online at entryfeesrus.com. EF: $35 in cash at Hotel. Reg.: by 10:45am. Rds.: 11am then ASAP, with lunch break. Info: Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

Sept. 13, 20, 27, Dean of Chess Academy FIDE Quads

Sept. 26, 4th Sunday G/60 Quads

3RR, G/90 +30sec/move. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. $50 to top player in each group, $20 for second. EF: $30 ($20 DOCA Member). Im’s and GM’s Free! Separate Sections for FIDE and USCF Rated Players. Reg.: 7-7:15pm. Rds.: 7:30pm (1 game per week). Must be able to play all games. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

3 RR, G/60 t/d5. 1st round 12 noon. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 20 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Brd.way, Pitman, NJ, 856-582-8222. EF: $20, members $18. Prizes: $40 1st per quad. Reg.: 10-10:30 onsite, or pre-register at www.YourchessSet.com/quads4.

Sept. 16, 3rd Thursday Quads

Sept. 26, Westfield Fall Scholastic

3 RR, G/30 t/d5. Quads grouped by rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 20 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Brd.way, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF: $12, members $10. Players with less than 4 rated games $7, members $5. Reg.: 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8-9 pm. Info: [email protected]. All: Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1surcharge. Bring a clock!

Sept. 18, Kens Club Quads (some noise) G/60 Adults/teens, Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., Exit 12 off I-287, Somerset. Reg.: by 10:45 am. 1st Round - 11am, then ASAP. EF: $21 early at entryfeesrus.com or $20 cash at site. Prizes: $50. Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

Sept. 18, Kens Kids Club K-8 Swiss Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., Somerset, Exit #12 off I-287. All Cash prizes b/10 per section. Prizes per section increase $20 with each paid entry over 10. Hot Shots: U1700, 4SS G/45, $100-50. Checkmates: U1300, 4SS G/45, $100-50. New Stars: U1000, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Chess Pirates: U600, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Player’s highest life-time is used. EF: $29 online at entryfeesrus.com. EF: $35 in cash at Hotel. Reg.: by 10:45am. Rds.: 11am then ASAP, with lunch break. Info: Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

Sept. 19, Dean of Chess Academy Sunday Swiss See Grand Prix.


Sept. 19, Westfield Quads 3 RR, Game/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:206:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, [email protected], www. westfieldchessclub.com.

Sept. 20, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads

3RR. Rds.: 7, 8:15, 9:30 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, members $20. Prizes Per Quad: 1st-$50 and 2nd-$25. (732)499-0118, www.chessmatesnj.com.

3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($15 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Sept. 9, 16, Dean of Chess Academy Thursday Swiss

Sept. 20, Stroudsburgundian Invasion G/10 (QC)

See Grand Prix.

5-SS. G/10. Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St. (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ. EF: $7. Prizes (b/16): $40/20/10, $10 each U1800, U1500. Reg.: 7 pm, Rds.: 7:30, ASAP. INFO: Eric Mark, (570) 872-6880, [email protected].


Sept. 12, $uper $unday $wiss K-8 Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. In 4 Sections: Hot Shots U1700, Chess Mates U1300, New Stars U1000, Pawn Pirates U0600. All Sections: 5-SS, G/30, $100-50. b/10 per section. If less than 5 entries in section it will become a G/45 Quad with $100 Prizes. Player’s highest life-time established rating is used. EF: $29 by mail or online at entryfeesrus.com. No online refunds. EF: $35 in cash at Site. Ent: 115 W. Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Info: Ken Thomas, 908-763-6468, [email protected] NS, NC, W.

Sept. 12, $uper $unday U2000 Quads (Adult/HS players only.) Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. 4 Player Quads, G/60, Reg.: by 10:45 am. Rds.: 11am, 1pm, 3pm. (Held with K-8 event so may be some noise) EF: $21 early at entryfeesrus.com no refunds or $20 cash at site. Prizes: $50. b/4. Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

Sept. 13, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($15 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Sept. 25, 4th Annual Greater Pocono Scholastic Championships (PA) 4SS, G/45. Pocono Mountain East HS, 200 Pocono Mountain School Rd., Swiftwater, PA 18370. Sections: K-12 U/1000, K-12 Champ. EF: $22 online by 9/22; $30 on-site 9:00-9:30. Rds.: 10:30-12:30-2:00-3:30. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.

Sept. 25, G/60 Quads-Skittles**

Sept. 26, Every Sunday Chess Mates G/45 Open See Grand Prix. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ. 3 Sections: K-12 Open, Under 1250, under 750. Open: 3 SS Game/45. Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15 members, at site $30, $25 Members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-4:256:05 p.m. Under 1250: 4 SS, Game/30. Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members, at site $30, $25 Members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:454:00-5:15-6:30 p.m. Under 750: 4 SS, Game/30.Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members, at site $30, $25 Members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:454:00-5:15-6:30 p.m. Tiebreaks for trophies. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.com. Send Advance entries to: Todd Lunna, 36 Maple Drive, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 by September 23, 2010.

Sept. 27, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($15 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Sept. 28, Dean of Chess Academy Last Tuesday Grand Prix (QC) See Grand Prix.

Oct. 2-3, Dean of Chess Academy 40/2 SD1 See Grand Prix.

Oct. 3, $uper $unday U2000 Quads NOTE changes: (Adult/HS players only.) Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset NJ, Exit 12 off I-287. 4 Player Quads, G/60, Reg.: by 10:45 am. Rds.: 11am, 1pm, 3pm. (Held with K-8 event so may be some noise) EF: $20 early at entryfeesrus.com no refunds or $20 cash at site. Prizes: $50. b/4. Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

Oct. 3, Viking Club $unday $wiss K-8 NOTE Changes: Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ, Exit 12 off I287. In 4 Sections: Hot Shots K-12 Open, K-8 Chess Mates U1300, K-8 New Stars U1000, K-8 Pawn Pirates U0600. All Sections: 5-SS G/30, $100-50. b/10 per section. Section under 5 entries will become a Quad or merge. Player’s highest life-time established rating is used. EF: $29 by mail or online at entryfeesrus.com. No online refunds. EF: $35 cash at Site. Ent: 115 W. Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Info: KenThomas, 908-763-6468, [email protected] NS, NC, W.

Oct. 4, Dean of Chess Academy G/5 U1600 Team Tournament (QC) 4SS, G/5. 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. 4 PlayerTeams Played in match style format found at USATE in Parsippany every year. Average of players must be U1600. Games will not be rated. If you don’t have a team you will be put in one onsite. Prizes: 50% of entries to top team, 20% to second. Entry $50 per team ($40 members). Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rds.: 7:35pm & ASAP. See www. deanofchess.com for more details.

Oct. 4, 11, 18, Dean of Chess Academy FIDE and Non-FIDE Section Quads

Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane Exit 12 off I-287, Somerset, NJ. Reg.: by 10:45 am. First Round 11am, then ASAP with lunch break. EF: $20 cash at site, or early online at entryfeesRus.com. Prizes: $50.The Quads and a K-8 are held together. **see “Skittles Style” on entryfeesrus.com website. Info: Ken Thomas, [email protected] or cell 908-763-6468. NS. NC. W.

3RR, G/90 +30sec/move. Dean of Chess Academy 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. $50 to top player in each group. EF: FIDE Section: $30 ($20 members) Non-FIDE Section: $25 ($15 member). IM’s and GM’s Free! Separate Sections for FIDE and USCF Rated Players. Reg.: 77:15pm. Rds.: 7:30pm (1 game per week). MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY ALL GAMES. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Sept. 25, Hamilton Chess Club Quads

Oct. 4, 11, 18, Goodbye Summer Swiss

3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all EF: $10. $25 per Quad. Reg.: 910:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm NJ State Chess Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA. NS, NC, W.

Sept. 25, Ken’s Kids Club K-8 Swiss Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., Somerset, Exit #12 off I-287. All Cash prizes b/10 per section. Prizes per section increase $20 with each paid entry

3-SS, 40/90, SD/60. Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St., (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ. EF: $12. Prizes (b/16): $60/40/20; $20 each U1800, U1500. Reg.: 7-7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. each Monday. Half-point byes available any round; last-round bye must be requested with entry. INFO: Eric Mark, 570-872-6880, [email protected].

Oct. 5, 12, 19, Dean of Chess Academy Open Quads 3RR, G/90 +30sec/move. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. $50 to top player in each group. EF: $25 ($15 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Reg.: 7-7:15pm. Rds.: 7:30pm (1 game per week). MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY ALL GAMES. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Oct. 6, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Oct. 7, Dean of Chess Academy G/30 See Grand Prix.

Oct. 7, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Oct. 7-11, 8-11, 9-11 or 10-11, Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix.


Oct. 9, Princeton Day School National Chess Day 650 The Great Rd.. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each section.

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Medals to all players. Four sections for OVER 1000 begin at 10:15 and must preregister: OVER 1600 (K-12), NEAR MASTERS (K-12 over 1400) and FUTURE MASTERS (Players K-12 over 1200) G/60, 3 rds. CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200) G/45 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS. G/30 4 rds. beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/30 3 rounds. Pre-registration online, pay at the door $35. On-site 11-12 noon $45. Info and register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie Waitzkin [email protected].

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 found at USATE in Parsippany every year. Average of players must be U1600. Games will not be rated. If you don’t have a team you will be put in one onsite. Prizes: 50% of entries to top team, 20% to second. Entry $50 per team ($40 members). Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rds.: 7:35pm & ASAP. See www. deanofchess.com for more details.

(908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Oct. 20, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads

Adults/teens, Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., Exit 12 off I-287, Somerset. Reg.: by 10:45 am. 1st Round - 11am, then ASAP. EF: $21 early at entryfeesrus.com or $20 cash at site. Prizes: $50. Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

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 to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Oct. 10, ICA Fall 2010 Open Championship

Oct. 21, Dean of Chess Academy G/30

See Grand Prix.

See Grand Prix.

Oct. 10, ICA Fall 2010 Scholastic Championship in 5 sections

Oct. 21, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads

4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 POINTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE ATROPHY! US CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR SECTIONS 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741 E-mail: [email protected] (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net) ADV EF (pmk by Oct 6th) $25 At Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rnd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 point bye for rnd. 1. Site Address: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack NJ 07601. In 5 Sections, Section 1 Junior Novice: Open to unrated players K through 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM, then ASAP (tournament will end at approximately 1:00 PM). Section 2 Novice: Open to unrated players K through 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM, then ASAP (tournament will end at approximately 2:00 PM). Section 3 G/45 Reserve: Open to players rated below 800 and unrated players K through 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45: Open to players rated below 1200 and unrated players K through 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60: Open to players rated below 1700 and unrated players K through 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 12:00, 2:15, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Membership checks payableTo: International Chess Academy MailTo: DianaTulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford. NJ 07646. NS. NC. W.

3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Oct. 10, Dean of Chess Academy Sunday Swiss

Oct. 11, Dean of Chess Academy G/5 U1600 Team Tournament (QC) 4SS, G/5. 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. 4 PlayerTeams Played in match style format found at USATE in Parsippany every year. Average of players must be U1600. Games will not be rated. If you don’t have a team you will be put in one onsite. Prizes: 50% of entries to top team, 20% to second. Entry $50 per team ($40 members). Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rds.: 7:35pm & ASAP. See www. deanofchess.com for more details.



Oct. 14, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. Trophies to top player in each quad. EF: $20 ($10 member). Reg.: 6:45-7:00pm. Rds.: 7:00 & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Oct. 16, Kens Club Quads (some noise) G/60 Adults/teens, Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., Exit 12 off I-287, Somerset. Reg.: by 10:45 am. 1st Round - 11am, then ASAP. EF: $21 early at entryfeesrus.com or $20 cash at site. Prizes: $50. Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

Oct. 16, Kens Kids Club K-8 Swiss Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., Somerset, Exit #12 off I-287. All Cash prizes b/10 per section. Prizes per section increase $20 with each paid entry over 10. Hot Shots: U1700, 4SS G/45, $100-50. Checkmates: U1300, 4SS G/45, $100-50. New Stars: U1000, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Chess Pirates: U600, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Player’s highest life-time is used. EF: $29 online at entryfeesrus.com. EF: $35 in cash at Hotel. Reg.: by 10:45am. Rds.: 11am then ASAP, with lunch break. Info: Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, Boardwalk Open See Grand Prix.


Oct. 24, Dean of Chess Academy Kids Swiss Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 5950066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. 4SS, G/30 for K-1, Primary, and Championship Sections. 3SS G/45 for Masters Section. Trophies to Top 5 in each section,Top 2 Unrated. Sections are divided by grade: K-1, Primary (2-3), Championship (4-12), and Masters (Any rated Over 1000). Pre-Entry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at www.deanofchess.com or to address above by 10/16/10. Reg.: 8:30-9:00am. Rds.: K-1 Section – 10am then ASASP. Primary & Championship – 10am, 11am, 12pm. Masters 9am, 10:30am, 12pm. See website for more details.

Oct. 24, Dean of Chess Academy Sunday Swiss See Grand Prix.

Oct. 25, Dean of Chess Academy G/5 U1600 Team Tournament (QC) 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 found at USATE in Parsippany every year. Average of players must be U1600. Games will not be rated. If you don’t have a team you will be put in one onsite. Prizes: 50% of entries to top team, 20% to second. Entry $50 per team ($40 members). Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rds.: 7:35pm & ASAP. See www.deanofchess.com for more details.

Oct. 25, Dean of Chess Academy G/10 (QC) See Grand Prix.

Oct. 25, It’s Cool Again G/40 Quad 3-RR, G/40. Sections by rating. Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St., (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ. EF: $10. Prize: $25 top in each section. Reg.: 6:307:00 pm, Monday, Oct. 25. Rds.: 7:00 pm, ASAP thereafter. Info: [email protected], 570-872-6880.

Oct. 26, Dean of Chess Academy G/10 (QC) See Grand Prix.



Oct. 28, Dean of Chess Academy Monday Kids Quads 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876.


Oct. 30, Kens Club Quads (some noise) G/60

Oct. 30, Kens Kids Club K-8 Swiss Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., Somerset, Exit #12 off I-287. All Cash prizes b/10 per section. Prizes per section increase $20 with each paid entry over 10. Hot Shots: U1700, 4SS G/45, $100-50. Checkmates: U1300, 4SS G/45, $100-50. New Stars: U1000, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Chess Pirates: U600, 5SS G/30, $100-50. Player’s highest life-time is used. EF: $29 online at entryfeesrus.com. EF: $35 in cash at Hotel. Reg.: by 10:45am. Rds.: 11am then ASAP, with lunch break. Info: Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

Oct. 31, Dean of Chess Academy Halloween Swiss! 3SS, G/30. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 595-0066. Minutes from the Flemington train station. AllTrophies toTop 5. Prizes given out for best costume. Pre-Entry: $20 ($10 DOCA member) Onsite: $30 ($10 members). IM’s and GM’s Free! Entries online at www.deanofchess.com or address above by 10/23/10. Reg.: 10:30-11:00am. Rds.: 11:00, 12:15, and 1:30p. See website for more details.

Nov. 5-7, 2010 National Youth Action See Nationals.

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 17th Annual Eastern Chess Congress and Senior (CT) See Grand Prix.

Nov. 14, Greater Philadelphia Elementary Championships (PA) Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087. Sections: K-1, K-3, K-6; see website for unrated sections. Time Control: 5SS, G/30. EF: $30 online by 11/10; $35 by noon 11/12; $40 on-site from 8:45-9:15. Rds.: 10-11:1512:40-1:50-3:00. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools; all players receive a participation trophy orT-shirt. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.


Nov. 20, Greater Philadelphia Middle School/High School Championships (PA) Horsham Community Center, 1025 Horsham Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. Sections: 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 Invitational. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.

A State Championship Event! Nov. 21, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship 5SS, G/30. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! MORE TROPHIES!!! Grades K-6; Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams - top 3 from each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal! Grades 7-12: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 5 teams; Rds.: 10am and ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/13, $55 at site. USCF mem req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00am. After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732 259-3881, [email protected]. Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send to NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08857. Entries must include name, grade school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, phone number & entry fee, please include email address. The 1st Place player and team from NJ in each grade will be recognized as the NJ Champion for that grade! Chess sets and boards will be provided! Please bring a chess clock!

Oct. 16, Saturday Scholastic (K-8) 4 RR, G/45 t/d5. 1st round 11 AM. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 20 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Brd.way, Pitman, NJ, 856582-8222. EF: Online $20, members $18. Onsite: $22.50, members $20. Includes FREE pizza & soda. Prizes: Trophies top 4, medal top K-3. Reg.: 10 10:30 onsite, or pre-register at www.YourchessSet.com/kidsswiss.

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Oct. 16-17, Dean of Chess Academy 40/2 SD1 See Grand Prix.

Oct. 18, Dean of Chess Academy G/5 U1600 Team Tournament (QC)

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Tournament Life Nov. 21, $uper $unday U2000 Quads NOTE changes: (Adult/HS players only.) Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ, Exit 12 off I-287. 4 Player Quads, G/60, Reg.: by 10:45 am. Rds.: 11am, 1pm, 3pm. (Held with K-8 event so may be some noise) EF: $20 early at entryfeesrus.com no refunds or $20 cash at site. Prizes: $50. b/4. Ken at [email protected] or 908-763-6468.

Nov. 21, Viking Club $unday $wiss K-8 NOTE Changes: Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ, Exit 12 off I287. In 4 Sections: Hot Shots K-12 Open, K-8 Chess Mates U1300, K-8 New Stars U1000, K-8 Pawn Pirates U0600. All Sections: 5-SS G/30, $100-50. b/10 per section. Section under 5 entries will become a Quad or merge. Player’s highest life-time established rating is used. EF: $29 by mail or online at entryfeesrus.com. No online refunds. EF: $35 cash at Site. Ent: 115 W. Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Info: KenThomas, 908-763-6468, [email protected] NS, NC, W.

Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International See Grand Prix.

Dec. 26-28 or 27-28, 29th Empire City Open (NY) See Grand Prix.

New Mexico Sept. 25-26, Santa Fe Open Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave., 6/SS, G/60 TD/5. $$ $900 b/72. Unrated eligible only for 50% of prize except in Open. Sections: OPEN, U1700, U1400, EF all $25. Special U1100 playing in U1400 prize. Rds.: 9-11:302:15. Byes:Two 1/2 pt bye requests before 1st Rd pairing. Discounts: take one only. $5 with SFCC student or staff I.D. $5 family after 1 full price entry. Reg. on-site 8-8:30. Late fee $10 if not received by 9/23, mail checks payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Info, entry form and directions: nmchess.org. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Nov. 6-7, New Mexico Open Rio Rancho Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Lane SE. Co-Sponsored by the Meadowlark Chess Group and the New Mexico Chess Organization. 5/SS. Sat. G/2 Sun. 30/90 SD/60. Rds.: 9-2-6:30, 8:30-2:30. EF: Open $35, U1800 $30, U1400 $25. Rated U1100 playing in U1400 $20. $$: b/80: Open $250$125-$75, U1800 $175-$100-$50, U1400 $120-$60-$30, Best U1100 $30. Unrated eligible only for 50% of prize except in Open. Bye: one 1/2 pt. request prior Rd 1. 2010 NM State Championship plaques to best finish by NM resident man & woman in Open. Reg.: Sat. 8–8:30. Late fee $10 if received after 11/4. $5 Family discount after one full price entry. NMCO Annual meeting & elections Sun 2pm. Pay to NMCO, Box 4215, Albuq. 87196. Info: directions & entry form: nmchess.org. Recommended Motel, SUPER 8, 4100 Barbara Ln. SE 505896-8888 ask for chess rate. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 11, Utica Four Seasons – Summer 4SS Rds. 1-2: G/60, Rds. 3-4: G/90. Mohawk Valley Community College, Exit 31, I-90, bear left, South on E. Genesee, (2.6 miles), left on Memorial Highway (2.3 miles), left Sherman, right into MVCC, IT Building. EF: $30. Prizes (b/20): $200, 125, 75, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:155:30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Lane, Minoa, NY 13116. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 13-Oct. 4, Nassau Semi-finals See Grand Prix.

Sept. 16, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prize winners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:159:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.

Sept. 17-19 or 18-19, 15th annual Green Mountain Open (VT) See Grand Prix.

Sept. 18, Marshall CC Saturday G/60 4SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($360 b/24) $120-70-50, 1700-1999/unr $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Note: Only one bye available, request at entry.

Sept. 18-19, 2010 CAN/AM International FIDE Masters Series See Grand Prix.

Sept. 19, Green Mountain Under 13 Novice (VT) See Vermont.

Sept. 19, Marshall CC Sunday G/30 Action 5SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($360 b/24): 120-70-50, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Rds.: 12-1:30-2:45-45:20pm. One bye available, request at entry.

Sept. 21, Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. John’s Masters) See Grand Prix.

Sept. 23, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! See Grand Prix.

Sept. 25, Marshall Saturday U1800

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4SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20) $120-70-50, 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.

Sept. 25-26 or 26, Marshall September Grand Prix See Grand Prix.

Sept. 26 (not Sept. 19), Binghamton Monthly Tourney FREE USCF ONLINE MEMBERSHIP ($34 VALUE, call for details) WITH ENTRY FEE. 4 ROUND SS, GAME/60. Reg.: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM. ENTRY: $30 Cash only on site. Please register in advance if possible. (Checks payable to “Cordisco’s Corner Store.”) Rounds: 9:15, 11:45, 2:15, 4:30. Prizes: b/20. Open Section. 1st- $175, 2nd - $95, 3rd- $50.Trophies 1st - 3rd. Under 1700. 1st- $80, 2nd- $40. Trophies 1st - 4th. Please bring clocks. Cordisco’s Chess Center. 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. [email protected].

Sept. 26, Fourth Annual Usdan Chess Challenge G/30. Usdan Center For the Creative and Performing Arts, 185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights (Long Island), NY 11798. Open to all Grades K-12, sections for K-3, 4-6, and Jr. High/High School. Trophies to top 5 each section, other prizes per entries. Reg.: 10:15-10:45 am. Round 1 at 11 am. EF: $25 in advance, $35 at site. Info and registration forms, email JSalman@ Optonline.Net or [email protected].

Sept. 27-Oct. 25, Marshall Monday Under 1600 5SS, G/90. Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($300 b/20): $120-70-50, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7 PM each Monday. Byes OK, limit 2, request by rd 3. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 29-Oct. 27, Marshall CC Under 2000 Wednesday Swiss 5SS, 30/90,SD/1, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($$300 b/20): $120-70-50, U1700 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7 PM each Wednesday. Byes OK, limit 2, request by Round 3. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 30, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-10050, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:159:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.

Oct. 1-Nov. 19, 2010 Queens Chess Club Championship See Grand Prix.

Oct. 2, 15th Annual Arkport Open See Grand Prix.

Oct. 2-3, Fifth Marshall CC Amateur Team Championship! 4SS, G/120. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $30 per player, Members $25. All, $5 less if played in any of the first four MCC Amateur Team Championships. 2 player teams with ratings averaging under 2200. $$ (b/15 teams): 150-75, U1800 team $90, top scores bds. 1 &2 $90 each. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds.: 12-5:00 pm each day; Limit 1 team bye, request with entry. Replacement player must have same or lower rating, must play same board. Chess Magnet School JGP.

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9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.

$20. ($360 b/24): 120-70-50, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Rds.: 12-1:30-2:45-45:20pm. One bye available, request at entry.

Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, Boardwalk Open (NJ)

Nov. 20, 2010 Mid-Atlantic Girls Chess Championships (MD)

Oct. 7, 4 Rated Games Tonight!

See Grand Prix.

See Maryland.

4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-10050, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:159:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.

Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, Marshall Amateur Championship/Jerry Simon Memorial

Dec. 17-19 or 18-19, Atlantic City International (NJ) Dec. 26-28 or 27-28, 29th Empire City Open

See Grand Prix.

5SS, 30/90, SD/60, open to U2200/unr. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St., NYC. 212477-3716. EF: $35, members $20. ($$400 b/24): 150-100-50, U2000 $51, U1800 $49. Top 10 finishers (plus ties) with plus scores will be eligible to pay for and enter the Marshall CC Championship on October 29 (otherwise, 2200 rating req’d). Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. 2 options: 3-day, rds 7pm Fri., 12n, 5:30pm Sat., 12n, 5:30pm Sun; 2-day (rd. 1 G/45), Reg.: 9:15-9:45am, Rd. 1 10am Saturday, merge rd. 2. One bye avail, request by rd. 3. No reentries. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 9, NY October Under 1600!

Oct. 24 Binghamton Monthly Tourney

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Oct. 7-11, 8-11, 9-11 or 10-11, Continental Class Championships (VA)

See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.

North Carolina Oct. 29-31 or 30-31, 37th L.P.O. (Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open) - Tracy Callis Memorial See Grand Prix.

4-SS, G/50, open to U1600 or unr., Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $40, Club members $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. May be limited to 1st 26 entries. $$ (300 b/20 paid): 150-70-30, top U1300 $50, $70 limit to unr. Limit 2 byes, commit by 2:30. Reg. ends 15 min before game. Rds.: 12:30-2:30-4:306:30 pm. CCA Ratings may be used. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 10/7. $10 extra to “enter” by phone!

FREE USCF ONLINE MEMBERSHIP ($34 VALUE, call for details) WITH ENTRY FEE. 4 ROUND SS, GAME/60. Reg.: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM. ENTRY: $30 Cash only on site. Please register in advance if possible. (Checks payable to “Cordisco’s Corner Store.”) Rounds: 9:15, 11:45, 2:15, 4:30. Prizes: b/20. Open Section. 1st- $175, 2nd - $95, 3rd- $50.Trophies 1st - 3rd. Under 1700. 1st- $80, 2nd- $40. Trophies 1st - 4th. Please bring clocks. Cordisco’s Chess Center. 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. [email protected].

Oct. 9, Prove Your Point!

Oct. 28, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!

4SS, G/45. House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH (W of JC Penny). Sections: Open, U1600. Reg.: 11-11:25 AM. Rds.: 11:30-1:15-3:305:15. Prizes (b/25): Open: 1st $200, 2nd $100; U1900 1st $100; Reserve (U1600:) 1st $100. Ent: $25, Club members $20. Info & entries: House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Phone: (440) 979-1133. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.thehouseofchess.com/.

3-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W. 10th St., NYC: 212-4773716. EF $20. 3-0 wins $40, 2.5 wins $20, 2 wins $10. Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30.

See Grand Prix.

Sept. 24-26 or 25-26, 3rd annual Louisville Open (KY)

Oct. 29-31, Nov. 6-7, 2010 Marshall Chess Club Championship

See Grand Prix.

See Grand Prix.

Sept. 25, Dare Devil Tournament

Oct. 9, Syracuse University Fall Open

Nov. 1-29, Marshall Monday Under 1600

4SS Rds.: 1&2 G/60, Rds.: 3&4 G/90. Syracuse University, Carnegie Hall, Rm. 222 (Fr 81N, Ex. 690E, Ex. 14, Son Teal to Columbus, L on E. Genesee, R. Westcott, R. Euclid, to Park Check Pt, 3rd right. Fr 81S, Ex. E. Adams, R on E. Adams, R on Comstock, R Euclid, to Park Check Pt, 3rd right). EF: $30. Prizes (b/20): $200, 125, 75 Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Ent: Joe Ball (315) 436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP.

5SS, G/90. Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($300 b/20): $120-70-50, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7 PM each Monday. Byes OK, limit 2, request by rd 3. Chess Magnet School JGP.

G/45 Tmt, td/5, 4 rounds at Dayton Chess Club. Free Parking. EF: $25 until 17 September, then $35. EF refunded to players rated 2200 or higher who complete their schedule. Prizes (b/25 paid): Open $200-101, U1900 $100, U1600 $99. Reg.: 10-10:45am. Rds.: 11, 1:00, 3:15, 5. Info: Questions dcc.18w5 @sbcglobal.net or 937.461.6283. Mail EF to: Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45410 or register online at www.daytonchessclub.com.

Oct. 9, The Right Move Celebrates National Chess Day in the Capital District Henry Johnson Charter School, 30 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206. EF: FREE. Two sections: Rated and Unrated. Prizes: Trophy to top 7 in each section. Medals for all earning 2 or more points. Registration email: [email protected] by Thurs., 10/7. 4SS, G/30. Rd. 1 at 10:00.

Oct. 9-10 or 10, NY October Under 2300! 4-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $40, Club members $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, top U2000 $95, U1800 $85. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. 2 schedules: 2-day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day, (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, commit by rd 2. Re-entry $20, counts half. Class pairings OK rd 4. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 10/7. $10 extra to “enter” by phone! Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 10, NEW Sunday Sliding Scale Quads! 3-RR, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W. 10th St., NYC: 212477-3716. EF: Master $35, Expert $30, A $25, U1800 $20. $$ (all EFs returned less $36 per quad). Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30. NO FREE ENTRIES!! No phone entry!

Oct. 11, Marshall CC Columbus Day Action 5SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($360 b/24): 120-70-50, U2100/unr $65, U1800 $55. Rds.: 12-1:302:45-4-5:20pm. One bye available, request at entry.

Oct. 14, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-10050, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:159:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.

Nov. 3-Dec. 1, Marshall CC Under 2000 Wednesday Swiss 5SS, 30/90,SD/1, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($$300 b/20): $120-70-50, U1700 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7 PM each Wednesday. Byes OK, limit 2, request by Round 3. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Nov. 4, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF: $30, Club membs $20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-10050, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:159:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.

Nov. 11, 4 Rated Games Tonight!

Sept. 18, House of Chess Open

Oct. 1-3 or 2-3, Cleveland Open See Grand Prix.

Oct. 2, House of Chess Open 4SS, G/45. House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH (W of JC Penny). Sections: Open, U1600. Reg.: 11-11:25 AM. Rds.: 11:30-1:15-3:305:15. Prizes (b/25): Open: 1st $200, 2nd $100; U1900 1st $100; Reserve (U1600:) 1st $100. Ent: $25, Club members $20. Info & entries: House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Phone: (440) 979-1133. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.thehouseofchess.com/.

Oct. 3, Cleveland Under 13 Novice

4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF: $30, Club membs $20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-10050, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:159:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.

4SS, G/30 in one section, open to under 1000 or unrated born after 10/3/97, Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel (see Cleveland Open). EF: $20, cash at site only. Special 1 year USCF dues if paid with entry, including paper magazine: Scholastic $15, Young Adult $20. Trophies to top 5, top Under 800, Under 600, Under 400, Unrated. Reg. ends Sun 9:30 am, rds. 10, 11:15, 12:30, 1:45. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Half point bye available rd 1. Play in both this event and the Cleveland Open by taking a round 4 bye in the Cleveland Open.

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 17th Annual Eastern Chess Congress and Senior (CT)

Oct. 9, National Chess Day’s “Are You in the Game?” Tournament

See Grand Prix.

Nov. 13, Marshall CC Saturday G/60 4SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($360 b/24) $120-70-50, 1700-1999/unr $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Note: Only one bye available, request at entry.

Nov. 14, Marshall CC Sunday G/30 Action 5SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members

4SS, G/45. West Side United Church of Christ, 3800 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, OH. EF: $20 if rec’d by Oct. 4; $25 at site. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 11:30, 2, 4. Prizes: b/40, Open 100/75; U1800 80/60; U1600 70/50; U1400 60/40; U1200 50/30. Ent: Tom Graske, 4869 South Park Dr., Fairview Park, OH 44126; 440734-3916; [email protected].

Oct. 9, National Chess Day: Cincinnati Scholastic Chess Series Launches for 2010-2011 4SS in 4 sections: K-3, 4-6, 7&8 (all Game/30), 9-12 (Game/45). EF: Onsite $20, advance-entry and other discounts available. Onsite Reg.: 8:00-8:30 am, Rd 1:

Oct. 14-Nov. 18, FIDE Thursdays!! 6SS, G/120. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open to all players rated 1600 or above. EF: $50, $30 members. $$500 b/20: $175-125-100, U2000 $100; 2 byes OK, commit before Round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7PM each Thursday; FIDE rated. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 14-Nov. 18, Long Island CC Fall Open & Scholastic (no round 11/11) 5SS, G/90 (Schol. G/30). United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. OPEN (G/90): 2 sections: Main: U2300/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, open to K-12): 2 sections: Adv.: U-1800/unr. Beg.: U-1200/unr. Both: EF: $25. Medals to top 3 in ea. section. ALL: Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no adv. ent., nonLICC members +$10. Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 16, Marshall Saturday U1800 4SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20) $120-70-50, 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.

Oct. 16-17 or 17, Marshall October Grand Prix See Grand Prix.

Oct. 19, Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. John’s Masters) See Grand Prix.

Oct. 21, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W. 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF: $30, Club membs $20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-10050, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-

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Oct. 9, Toledo October Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd 1 G/75, Rnds 2-4 G/90.The University ofToledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Café, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 10/7 $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 24, Trick-or-Treat Mini-Swiss 3SS, 30/60, 30/30, 30/30. Hamilton Williams Campus Center, Benes Room, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware. $$75 b/8: $50-25. Sections of 8-10 by rating. EF: $12 if rec’d by 10/22, $15 at site. Free for over-the-board masters. USCF memb. req’d. Reg.: 9:30-10:15, Rds.: 10:30, 1:30, 4:30. Ent: Tom Wolber, 272 Hearthstone Dr., Delaware, OH 43015. 740-368-3681 w., 363-9612 h., [email protected]. NS, NC, W.

A State Championship Event! Nov. 6-7, Ohio Senior Championship Open to anyone born before 1961. 2 days, 2 sections, Open and U1600. 5SS, Rnd 1-2 G/105, Rnds 3-5 G/120. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Café, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. See web site for campus map: www.toledochess.org/. EF: $30 by 11/4, $40 at site, $3 off for OCA members. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 2, & 6 on 11/6, 10 & 3 on 11/7. Prizes: $1255 b/30, $200-140, Class A $120-60, Class B $12060, U1600 $120-75, Class C $120-60, Class D $120-60, Class E/under, $60.Trophy to Open and U1600 winners. Ent: Jonathan Doran, 4120 Walker Ave., Toledo, OH 43612. 419-350-1971. E-mail: [email protected].

Nov. 12-14 or 13-14, 19th Annual Kings Island Open See Grand Prix.

Nov. 13, Toledo November Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd 1 G/75, Rnds 2-4 G/90.The University ofToledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Café, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 11/11 $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Chess Magnet School JGP.

A State Championship Event! Nov. 20, 2010 Ohio Grade Level Championships 5-SS, 13 separate sections for each grade. Open to students enrolled in Ohio schools in grades K-12 or home schooled in Ohio in same grades, age 19 and under. The Bertram Inn and Conference Center, 600 North Aurora Rd., Aurora, OH, 44202. HR: $85, up to 4 per room, (330) 995-0200. EF: $25 if received by 11-10, $35 after. Free and reduced lunch students $10. No on-site registrations. Schedule: Announcements 9:45am, First Rd.10am all sections. K-2: All Rds G/30, est. finish 3:30pm. 3-6: Rds. 1-4 G/30, Rd 5 G/45, est. finish 6pm. 7-12: Rds 1-4, G/45, Rd 5 G/60, est. finish 8pm. Awards: Trophies to all scoring 3.5 or more, top three teams each section. Medals to non trophy winners, grades K-8. Contact: Michael Joelson, 216-321-7000, [email protected]. Info, forms: www.progresswithchess.org.

towncentercitychessclub. Every Saturday Lehigh Valley Super Quads and G/10 (QC) (NO QUADS OR BLITZ ON LVCA GRAND PRIX DATES LISTED IN CHESS LIFE) G/40 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1p. EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. Lehigh County Senior Ctr., 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102. G/10 Quick Chess, 5-SS. Reg.: 5-6 pm. EF: $5. Prizes: 50% of Paid Entries. Info: [email protected], www.lehighvalleychess.org/.

Sept. 18-19, Lackawanna County Open Clarion Hotel, 300 Meadow Ave., Scranton, PA (exit 184 off I-81). 5R SS, Rds. 1-3: G/75, Rds. 4-5: G/90. $$500 Gtd in two sections: Open: $150-$75, u1900 -$50; Reserve (u1800 & unr): $125 - $60, u1400/unr - $40. Trophies to 1st in each section. EF: $27 rec by 9/10, $32 by 9/17, $35 at site. Reg.: 8:30 9:15am. Rds.: Sat: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, Sun: 9:30 & 1:00. Entries/Info: Bernie Sporko, 127 S. Main St., Carbondale, PA 18407. 570-282-2793, Cell: 570-6042461. e-mail: [email protected]. Online entries acc thru PayPal. HR: $69, call 570-344-9811and mention TD’s name & “Chess Tournament”. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 16, 3rd Ada Open 4-SS, G/55+15. (dual rated). 1st Presbyterian Church, 580-332-3073, WFC Center, 301 E. Kings Rd., Ada 74820. $$100 1st, other $ per entries. Reg.: 9-9:45am. RDS.: 10-12:30-3-5:30. EF:$20. OCF mem req $10. LS, W. Ent: Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074, [email protected] (Go east on Main Street to downtown Ada and turn right (South) on Brd.way. Continue South on Brd.way - about a mile - until you come to the top of the second hill, which is a four way stop.Turn left (East) on King’s Rd.. In one block King’s Rd. dead-ends at the Presbyterian church. The second church bldg, behind the first, is the WFC.) Chess Magnet School JGP.

Pennsylvania

Every Second Saturday of the Month Allentown 2nd Saturday Quads 3RR, G/40. St. Luke’s Ev. Luth. Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102. Quads open to all. EF: $12. $$24/quad. Reg.: 12-1, Rds.: 1:15-2:45-4:15. No adv. ent. Info: 610-433-6518. Other rated events every week! www.freewebs.com/allen

Oct. 9, MasterMinds CC 2nd Saturday Swiss/Open Quads 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 $40. Rds.: 10-2-5. Scholastic Swiss: EF $15, ASAP $5 rec’d by Thursday before, $25 at the door. 3 sections: Open 3SS, G/60, Rds.: 10-12:30-3; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, top under 1200, top unrated; U1100 -1st, 2nd, 3rd, top under 800, top unrated & U750K-6 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, top under 600, top under 400, top unrated 4SS, G/40. Rds.: 10, 11:45, 2, 3:45. 1st & 2nd school & club trophies. All Reg. ends 9:30am. Free parking on site! Ent: MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Checks made payable to MasterMinds CC. Info: Bradley Crable, 215-844-3881, [email protected] or www. mastermindschess.org.

Oct. 16, 2010 Fall Harvest Grand Prix

Sept. 19, 51st Pittsburgh Chess League

See Grand Prix.

30/90, SD/1. Wm Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Monthly 4-player team event from Sept. to Apr. EF: $50/team by 9/16. Rds.: 2pm. Ent/Info: Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, [email protected], www.pitt.edu/~schach/. W.

A State Championship Event! Oct. 16, 2010 PA State Championship Scholastics

Sept. 24, Friday Night Action #21 4SS, G/30. Belmont Park Classroom, 200 Anderson Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406. Sections: Open, U/1400. EF: $30 online by noon the day of the event; $10 more on-site 6:30-6:45; $10 less for players under 18. Rds.: 7:00, then ASAP. Prizes: $100 to 1st overall; others per entries. Register at www.silver knightschess.com. Registration limited to first 30 players.

Sept. 25, 3rd Annual David Elliott Memorial 5-SS, G/30, $$ $300 guaranteed. EF: $20. Prizes: $100+trophy 1st, $50 2nd, $75 U1800, $75 U1600/unr. St. Luke’s Ev Luth Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18104 Park in the lot and enter thru the gate. Reg.: 9 AM to 10 AM. Rds.: 10-11:30-2-3:30-5. Questions: Eric C. Johnson 610-433-6518 No advance entries. NS. See www.freewebs.com/allentowncentercitychessclub for more info.

4SS, G/40. Warminster Rec & Educ Ctr, 1101 Little Ln., Warminster, PA 18974. 2 Sections: K-12 Open. K-6 U700. All:Trophies to top 5 & top unrated in each section. Trophies to top 2 schools & top 2 clubs (top 4 scores over both sections). EF: $15 by 10/9, $25 later. PSCF req’d, OSA. Reg: ends 9:30 am. Rds.: 10-11:30-1-2:30. Info: 267-237-6212, [email protected]. Ent: MasterMinds Chess Club, 6929 Sherman St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. W.

Oct. 16-17, 2010 Ira Lee Riddle Memorial PA State Champ. See Grand Prix.

Oct. 22-24 or 23-24, Boardwalk Open (NJ) See Grand Prix.

Oct. 24, PCL October Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 juniors. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. Rds.: 11:30amNoon-12:30pm. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W.

Sept. 25, 4th Annual Greater Pocono Scholastic Championships

Nov. 6-7, Erie Chess Club 100th Anniversary Tournament

4SS, G/45. Pocono Mountain East HS, 200 Pocono Mountain School Rd., Swiftwater, PA 18370. Sections: K-12 U/1000, K-12 Champ. EF: $22 online by 9/22; $30 on-site 9:00-9:30. Rds.: 10:30-12:30-2:00-3:30. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.

Nov. 14, Greater Philadelphia Elementary Championships

Sept. 26, 2010 PA State Game/60 Championship See Grand Prix.

Oct. 1-3 or 2-3, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix.

Oct. 2, Fall Warm-up 4SS, G/30. Mother of Divine Providence School, 405 Allendale Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406. Sections: K-6 U/500, K-12 U/900, K-12 Champ. EF: $25 online by 9/29; $35 on-site 12:00-12:30. Rds.: 1:00, then ASAP. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.

Oct. 2, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads Our 21st year! 3RR, 40/80,sd/30. United Methodist Church, 129 S. High St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; every tenth quad free $$40, $50 for 3-0, $5 for 3rd rd win if not 3-0. Reg.: 9am; Rds.: 9:30,1,4:30. Info: Jim White 484-678-3164.

Oklahoma

be made by the start of Round 2. Rds.: 10AM-12:30PM-4:00PM-6:30PM. Info: 412-421-1881, www.pittsburghcc.org. Entries: Pittsburgh Chess Club, Attn: Mike Holsinger, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Make checks payable to Pittsburgh Chess Club. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 3, Cleveland Under 13 Novice (OH) See Ohio.

Oct. 7-11, 8-11, 9-11 or 10-11, Continental Class Championships (VA)

See Grand Prix. Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. Sections: K-1, K3, K-6; see website for unrated sections.Time Control: 5SS, G/30. EF: $30 online by 11/10; $35 by noon 11/12; $40 on-site from 8:45-9:15. Rds.: 10-11:15-12:401:50-3:00. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools; all players receive a participation trophy or T-shirt. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.


Nov. 20, Greater Philadelphia Middle School/High School Championships Horsham Community Center, 1025 Horsham Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. Sections: 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 Invitational. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.

Nov. 26-28 or 27-28, 41st annual National Chess Congress See Grand Prix.


See Grand Prix.

Rhode Island

Oct. 8, Friday Night Action #22

Sept. 18, 109th Rhode Island Pawn Eater

4SS, G/30. NOTE VENUE CHANGE: 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: $100 to 1st, $50 to 1st in lower half. Register at www.silverknightschess.com. Registration limited to first 24 players.

4SS, G/60. RI College, Providence, RI. Sections & Prizes: $500 b/40: OPEN, U1900, U1500. EF: $25 by 9/16, $30 at site. REGISTER ONLINE (Paypal) at www.rhodeislandchess.org. NO EMAIL ENTRIES. Reg.: 9-9:30, Rd 1 at 9:30 prompt. Entries after 9:30 get 1/2 point bye. Ent: RI Chess, P.O. Box 15444, Riverside, RI 02915. Site tel. (401) 837-1302. NS. NC. W.

Oct. 9, 53rd Gateway Open on National Chess Day! 4SS, G/70. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. EF: $28 postmarked by 9/30, $38 thereafter, $3 discount to PCC members. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1800). Prizes $$615 b/25, top 2 prizes in Open guaranteed 85%!: Open: $120 - 90, U2000 $80. Reserve: $100 - 70, U1600 $60, U1400 $50, U1200/Unr $45. Reg.: 9-9:45. Requests for half-point byes must

South Carolina Oct. 1-3 or 2-3, 71st S.C. Championships See Grand Prix.

Oct. 9-10, 1st Annual National Chess Day and Festival 4SS, 35/90 SD1. 268 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Prize Fund $500 based on 25 regular paid entries. In 3 Sections: Open 1st-$125 2nd-$65 u2000-$60. Under 1800 1st-$125 2nd-$65 u1400-$60. Special U1000 Section: Free entry-education materials to 1st-3rd. EF: $25 if recd by 9/30, $30 at site. Reg.: 8:30-10am Sat. Rds.: 10:30am, 4pm Sat., 10:00am, 3:30pm Sun. Adv Entries: Charleston Chess Club, c/o David Y. Causey, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (email:[email protected]). Chess Magnet School JGP.

South Dakota Oct. 9, National Chess Day Split Rock Scholastic Garretson School, 505 2nd Street, Garretson, SD. 4-sections, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12. 5-rounds G/40 except K-12, 4-round G/60. Trophies to top seven individual in K-3, K-5, K-8, top five individual in K-12. Team trophies to top five in K-3, K-5, K-8, top three in K-12. Team scores based on top four players from same school. Tiebreaks for trophies. Reg.: 7:30-8:30 am. EF: $10 if pre-registered, $15 on-site. USCF membership required. Rds.: 9, 10:30 am, 12:30, 2, 3:30 pm, for K-3, K-5, K-8. 9, 11 am, 1, 3 pm for K-12. Boards/timers provided. Info: GM Alex Yermolinsky at [email protected], or Bob Boland at [email protected], (605) 201-4729. For registration forms/flier “upcoming events” at www.siouxempirechess.com or www.sdchess.org.

Tennessee Oct. 9, 2010 Cumberland County Fall Open Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville,TN 38555.

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In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60, $$GTD: $50. 25-X,A,B,C,D,E/Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60, Open to U1000. $$GTD: $50. 25-G,H/Below, unr. ALL: EF: $10 if mailed by 10/4, $15 at site. Memb. Req’d: TCA $10. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: www.cumberlandcountychess.com or Susan at 931-261-4024. NS, W.

Oct. 9, National Chess Day! Open and U1200. 4SS, G/60 Open; 5SS, G/30 U1200; EF Open $20 On-Site, and MCC Membership $15 anytime. EF: U1200 $15 on site, and MCC Membership $10 anytime. Prizes: 1st open $100, 2nd Open $50, and 1st U1600 $50, U1200: Trophies to top 3. Site: Hampton Inn, 962 South Shady Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. Hotel reservations: (901) 762-0056. Entries: Memphis Chess Club Inc., PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187-0864. www.memphischess.com, [email protected].

ing, TX 75038. (must be received by October 5th); On-site 8 - 8:45 AM (On-site may receive a 1/2 point bye in first round.

Oct. 16, October Slammer Hornbeak Bldg, 2nd floor, 4450 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229. 5-SS, Rd. 1 G/30, Rds. 2-5 G/60. $$1,000 b/40: $250-150; A, B, U1600 ea. $100-$75. U1400/unr. $75. EF: $30 if rec’d by 10/14, $35 at site. Junior (18/under) or Senior (65+) entry (count 2/3 toward based-on): $20 by 10.14, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10:30-11:30-2-4:30-7:30. Half-pt. bye any 1 rd., notice before rd. 2. Entries: SACC, POB 501, Helotes, TX 78023. Info: www. sanantoniochess.com, 210-695-2324. NS. NC. W.

Nov. 6, Ed Gurukul-Plano Thanksgiving Scholastic

See Grand Prix.

4504 Legacy Drive, Ste 100, Plano, TX 75024, 214-635-6214, [email protected]. 5 sections: K-1, K-3 Primary Open, Elem U500, Elem Open, MS-HS Open/USCF Not Required for K-1, K-3 Sections, 5 Rounds-G/30. EF: $ 20 if received by 11.01.2010, Else $30. Trophies:Top 3 each section, overall teams. Ribbons for Positive Scores. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am, Rd. 1 10:00 am, all others ASAP. Mail Registrations to above address.

Nov. 27, 50th Mid-South Open

Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, 20th annual North American Open (NV)

3 sections: G/60 (4 rds) and G/30 (7 rds) and U1200 G/45 (4 rds), EF: $20 ($15 MCC members). Prizes: G/30-$100-$75-$25; 1st G/60-$100-$75-$25 guaranteed prizes. U1200:Trophies toTop 3. Free blitz tournament for all entries after last rd! ($10 for blitz only), unrated g/5, trophy for 1st. Registration 11/27: 8-9:30am. Rds.: Rounds (G/60): 10-1-3-5. Rounds (G/30): 10-11-1-2-3-4-5. Rounds (G/45) 10 and as soon as possible. Site: Hampton Inn, 962 South Shady Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. Hotel reservations: (901) 762-0056. Entries: Memphis Chess Club Inc. PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187-0864. www.memphischess.com, [email protected].

See Grand Prix.

Texas

Vermont

Oct. 1-3 or 2-3, 2010 U.S. Class Championships

Sept. 17-19 or 18-19, 15th annual Green Mountain Open

See Nationals.

See Grand Prix.

Oct. 9, National Chess Day: Ed Gurukul-Irving/Valley Ranch Fall Scholastic Championships

Sept. 19, Green Mountain Under 13 Novice

Oct. 10, Memphis Fall Chess Festival See Grand Prix.

Oct. 30, Heart of Tennessee Open

9400 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 140, Irving, TX 75063, 214-635-6214, [email protected]. 5 sections: K-1, K-3 Primary Open, Elem U500, Elem Open, MS-HS Open/USCF Not Required for K-1, K-3 Sections. 5 Rounds, G/30. EF: $ 20 if received by 10.5.10, else $ 30. Trophies: Top 3 each section, overall teams. Ribbons for Positive Scores. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am, R1 10:00 AM, all others ASAP/Mail. Registrations to: Ed Gurukul Institute, 4504 Legacy Dr., Suite 100, Plano, TX 75024.

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Arlington Chess Club Friday Night USCF Rating Ladder 30/90 SD/1. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Player with most monthly points - $50 and most total points March - December wins $50. Must Join Club to play ($50 Adult, $40 U18) check web to make sure we are open each week - members.cox.net/arlingtonchess club/ladder.htm. Ladder has been running for over 45 years, now win money too! Contact: Adam Chrisney for info: [email protected]. No advance entries, sign up for ladder weekly by 8pm, games start 8:15pm. Future monthly events will appear a month in advance here. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Sept. 11, Kingstowne Quad #68/Action-Plus #40

A State Championship Event! Sept. 18, Utah Team Championship

Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22315. 2 Events. Quad #68: 3RR, G/100. EF: $10 if received by 9/8, $15 at site. Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 3-0 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Rds.: 11-3-7. Action-Plus #40: 5SS, G/45. EF: $15 if received by 9/8, $20 at site. Prizes $$250 b/20: $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Rds.: 11-1-3-5-7. Both: Reg. 9:30-10:45. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. Email (info only): [email protected]. W (please give 48-hour notice if needed).

3-player teams. See www.utahchess.com for details.

Sept. 18, HR Fall Swiss

Oct. 8-9, National Chess Day: Utah Open

4SS, G/70. Holiday Inn, 1815 Mercury Blvd., Hampton. Prizes: $700 b/o 30 $200, $100, A-B & unr-C-D-U12 each $80 Increased with 35+ EF: $37 by 9/16 else $45. Reg.: 8:30-9:00. Rds.: 9:20-12:15-2:45-5:15. Entries/Cks: Ernest Schlich, 1370 S. Braden Cres., Norfolk, VA 23502, (757) 853-5296, http://mysite.verizon. net/eschlich. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Utah

See Grand Prix.

4SS, G/30 in one section, open to under 1000 or unrated born after 9/19/97, Stratton Mountain Inn (see Green Mountain Open). EF: $20, cash at site only. Special 1 year USCF dues if paid with entry, including paper magazine: Scholastic $15, Young Adult $20. Trophies to top 3, top Under 700, top Unrated. Reg. ends Sun 8:30 am, rds. 9, 10, 11, 12:15. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Half point bye available rd 1. Play in both this event and the Green Mountain Open by taking a round 4 bye in the GMO.

Nov. 20-21, 7th annual New England Scholastic Championships (CT)

Oct. 9, National Chess Day: Scott Watson Memorial

See Connecticut.

5SS, Rd 1-3 G/30, Rd 4-5 G/45. Jack E. Singley Academy, 4601 N. MacArthur, Irving, TX 75038. Rated Sections: K-3 Primary, Under 400; Elementary K-5/6, Under 500; Elementary K-5/6, Over 500; MS, HS. Unrated: K-6, MS/HS. Trophies, RatedTop 3 individuals (all sections),Top 3 teams (all sections); Unrated Top 3 individuals (both sections). EF: Rated $15; Unrated $10, Late and On-site – Add $10 (On-site may receive a 1/2 point first round bye). Registration by mail: Jack E. Singley Academy, Attn: John T. Smith, IV, 4601 N. MacArthur, Irv-


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found on our website: http://members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/). 3SS G/30. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Held concurrently with club ladder. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Reg.: 7:00-8:15. Rd 1: 8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Contact for info only: [email protected]. W, NS.

Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Arlington Chess Club Friday Night USCF Rating Ladder 30/90 SD/1. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Player with most monthly points - $50 and most total points March - December wins $50. Must Join Club to play ($50 Adult, $40 U18) check web to make sure we are open each week - members.cox.net/ arlingtonchessclub/ladder.htm. Ladder has been running for over 45 years, now win money too! Contact: Adam Chrisney for info: [email protected]. No advance entries, sign up for ladder weekly by 8pm, games start 8:15pm. Future monthly events will appear a month in advance here. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 3, Kingstowne October Octagons (QC)

Virginia

7RR G/20, 8-player sections. Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22315. EF: $15 if received by 9/29, $20 at site. Prizes: $50-30-20 each section. Rds.: 11-12-1:30-2:30-3:30-4:30-5:30. Reg.: 9-10:45. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. W (please give 48 hours notice).

Arlington Chess Club’s “Last Friday” Action

Oct. 7-11, 8-11, 9-11 or 10-11, Continental Class Championships

On the last Friday of each month, the ACC sponsors an action tournament (dates

See Grand Prix.

See Grand Prix.


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Tournament Life Oct. 9, National Chess Day Scholastic Quads Montessori School of McLean, 1711 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101. Time Control: G/30. EF: $20 online by 10/6; $25 by noon 10/8; $30 on-site from 1:30-1:45. Check-in is MANDATORY for all pre-registered players, and must be complete by 1:50. Players that have not checked in by 1:50 will not be placed in a quad, even if they signed up in advance. Rds.: 2:00pm, then ASAP. Prizes: trophy to winner of each quad. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.

Nov. 6-7, 15th Annual Northern Virginia Open See Grand Prix.


Nov. 21, Silver Knights Chess K-8 Team Tournament

Fee: $10 by Sept 3, $15 by September 16 and $15 on site. Registration and check in begins at 8:00 and closes at 8:45. Round 1 will begin at 9:45 or before. Garden tickets are available to chess players and their families at half price. Bring picnic or sack lunches.

Oct. 2, A Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Federation Event: Kenosha Public Museum 5SS, G30, Divisions: K5U800-unrated, Open-unrated, USCF U900, USCF Open. Awards: 5 ind trophies to all divisions and medals to all. 3 team trophies in each division. Registration and location at: www.wisconsinscholasticchess.org, www.wisconsinscholasticchess.org/. Fee $10 by Sept 18, $15 by September 30. No on site registration. More info on WSCF website. Check in is not required but chess control opens at 9:05 am. Museum opens at 9:00 am. First round begins at 9:45 or before. Those arriving after 9:30 can enter in Round 2.

G/30. Our Lady of Good Counsel School, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182. 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.: 1-2-3-4. Trophies to top teams in each section. Teams must consist of 4 players from the same school. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete rules and to register.

Oct. 15, 2nd annual Midwest Rated Beginners Open (RBO) (IL)

Nov. 24-28, 1st DOTMLPFI Invitational

See Grand Prix.

9RR, 40/90; G/30+30sec./m. DOTMLPFI, Inc., 1591 Dahlia Dr., Ste. 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. U2200 10 player FIDE-rated closed event. $$G 400+plaque-200; U2000: 300-100. EF: $100; $50 rebate if complete all 9 games. No byes. [email protected]. For details: http:// mysite. verizon.net/eschlich. NS, NC, W. FIDE.

Oct. 30-31, Greg Knutson Memorial

Dec. 4-5, Fairfax Open See Grand Prix.


See Illinois.

Oct. 15-17 or 16-17, 19th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix.

Oct. 16, Hales Corners Challenge XII

Washington

Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St.,

Jan. 14-17 or 15-17, 2nd annual Golden State Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.

West Virginia Oct. 3, Kingstowne October Octagons (QC) (VA) See Virginia.

Oct. 16, Mountaineer Open 4SS, G/75, Morgantown Chess Club, 100 Cobun Ave., Morgantown, WV. $$500 b/28 2 sections, Open: $120-100, U2000 $80, U1800 $60. Reserve (U1600): $50-40, U1400 $25 U1200 $25. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-1-4-7. EF: $25 by 10/9, $35 at site. Ent: Morgantown CC, c/o S.H. Young, 521 Posten Ave., Morgantown, WV 26501. Email: [email protected], web: http:// morgantownchess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


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5SS, Rds. 1,2 G/120, Rds. 3-5 45/2, SD/1. Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 3841 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704. 608-244-2481. Hotel Rates $69 mention chess. EF: $19 if received by 10/27. $25 at site. Cab drivers may subtract $5. $$GTD: 1st $140, 2nd $120, A $90. B $80, C $70, D $60, U1200 $50, Unr $40. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7; 10, 3:30. Reg.: 9-9:30. Entries: Guy Hoffman PO Box 259822, Madison, WI 53725. Info: [email protected]. A WCA Tour event. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.

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Chess to Enjoy (page 13)

What’s The Best Move? (page 41)

Problem I.

1. B. Capablanca-Alekhine, 27th match game 1927. A. It was only drawn after 1. Kf2?? Qd2+ with perpetual check because 2. Kg1 Qd1+ 3. Kh2?? Qh5+ 4. Kg1 Rxg6 wins for Black. B. Capa missed an easy win by 1. Ke2! Qxb2+ 2. Kf3 Qb3+ 3. Kf2! (not 3. Kg4?? Qxe6+!) 3. ... Qb2+ 4. Kg1 Qc1+ 5. Kh2 escaping the perpetual. “A simple move to the left could have changed the course of chess history, I think the pain of this game was overwhelming and the mighty spirit was broken,” noted Kasparov. C. Taboo of course is 1. Qe1?? Qxe1+ 2. Kxe1 Rxg6. 2. C. Capablanca-Alekhine, 11th match game 1927. A. White succumbed after 1. a6? Qf1! 2. Qe4 Rd2 3. Rxd2 cxd2 4. a7 d1=Q 5. a8=Q Qg1+ 6. Kh3 Qdf1+, White resigned. B. Also hopeless is 1. Rc2? Rd2+ 2. Rxd2 cxd2 3. Qe2 Qd4 4. Qd1 Qf2+ 5. Kh3 Qe1. C. The drawing line is 1. Kg2! Kg7 2. a6 Rd1 3. Rf2 Rd2 4. Rxd2 cxd2 5. Qd5! Qb2 6. Kh3 Qc2 7. a7 d1=Q 8. Qxd1 Qxd1 9. a8=Q and Black’s extra pawn isn’t enough while queens remain on the board. 3. B. Capablanca-Alekhine, Nottingham 1936. This was their first game since the 1927 title match! A. Capa won after 1. ... c5? 2. Rxc3 Bxc3 3. Qxc3 Qf6 4. Qxf6 gxf6 5. Nd2 f5 6. b5 a5 7. Nf1 Kf7 8. Ng3 Kg6 9. Bf3 Re7 10. Kf1 Kf6 11. Bd2 Kg6 12. a4, Black resigned. Sweet revenge. B. Black is an Exchange up and retains an edge with 1. ... Na4! 2. Ng5 Bxg5 3. fxg5 Qd7 4. Qc2 Re7 5. b5 axb5 6. cxb5 Nc5 7. d4 Ne6.

1. Rxf6! Black resigns in view of 1. ... gxf6 2. Qxh6 and Qg7 mate. Problem II.

1. ... Re2+ 2. Kd6 Rxe6+! and the h-pawn queens. Problem III.

1. f6! Bxf6 2. Qf5! and 2. ... Be7 3. Nf6+ will mate, or 2. ... g6 3. Nxf6+. Problem IV.

1. Rb1 Qa3 2. Ne4! threatens 3. Nxf6+ but also 3. Bg8+! Kxg8 4. Qxa3. Problem V.

Not 1. Rxf5?? Re1+ but 1. Qh3 Rxf1+ 2. Rd1!! Rxd1+ 3. Nxd1 and mate on h7 or h8 (3. ... Be7 4. Qh7+ Kf8 5. Qh8 mate). Problem VI.

1. ... Nd4 and 2. ... Qh2!, threatening mate on h1, does it, e.g. 2. Qe3 Qh2 3. g3 Rxd1+ 4. Bxd1 Qh1 mate or 3. Ke1 Rxb2! (even better than 3. ... Nc2+).

Solitaire Chess – ABCs of Chess (page 15) Discovery: The simple 1. ... c2 wins big material. Problem I.

Removing the guard: Black wins a piece by 1. ... Bxf3. Problem II.

Mating net: With 1. ... Qf2+ 2. Kh1 Qf1+, White is mated next move. Problem III.

Fork: Black wins a rook with 1. ... Qh4+ 2. Kg1 Qd4+. Problem IV.

Skewer: White doesn’t have a good reply to 1. ... Rf8. Problem V.

Mating net: Black wins by 1. ... Rxg1+ 2. Kxg1 Re1 mate. Problem VI.

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C. Pointless is 1. ... Qd7? 2. Rxc3 Bxc3 3. Qxc3 when Black’s two rooks are no match for three minor pieces plus a pawn. 4. B. Capablanca-Alexander, Nottingham 1936. A. Black lost after the passive 1. ... Qg8? 2. e4! Qf7

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3. Bg2 Qf2 4. Bxg5! Bxg5 5. Rf1 Qxf1+ 6. Bxf1 dxe4 7. Bg2 Ne6 8. Bxe4 Ba6 9. Bb1!, Black resigned. B. Black hinders e4 and maintains the balance with 1. ... Qf5 2. Bg2 Rd8 (if 2. ... Qc2 3. Qh2!) 3. Rf1 Qg6 4. e4 dxe4 5. Bxe4 Bxe4 6. Qxe4 Qxe4 7. Nxe4 Kg8. C. On 1. ... Qe6 2 e4! (Reinfeld gives 2. Re1 preparing e3-e4) 2. ... dxe4 3. Bxe4 Bxe4 4. Qxe4 Qxe4 5. Nxe4 Nd5 6. a3 snares the g-pawn.

Endgame Lab – Benko’s Bafflers (page 45) Problem I. 1. Rc8 Rc2 2. c7 Kh4 3. Kh1 3. Kh2? h6 4. Rg8 Rxg2+! 5. Rxg2 or 5. Kxg2 stalemate. 3. ... Rc6 4. Kh2 Rc2 5. Rg8! h6! 6. c8=R! Rxg2+ 7. Kh1 Rh2+ 8. Kg1 wins. Problem II. 1. a7 Rh2+ 2. Kf3 Ra5 3. h7 Ra3+ 4. Kg4! Rg2+ 4. ... Rxc2!? 5. h8=N+! Kf6 6. Rxd6+ Kg7 7. Ng6 is equal. 5. Kf4 Rf2+ 6. Ke4! 6. Kg4? Rf8 7. Rb7 Rh8! 8. Rb8 Kxh7 9. Rb7+ Kg6 10. Rb8 Rah3 11. a8=Q R8h4 mate. 6. ... Rf8 7. Kd5! 7. Rb7? Rh8! 8. Rb8 Kxh7 9. Rb7+ Kg6 10. Rb8 Rh4+ 11. Kd5 Rxa7 wins for Black. 7. ... Rh8 8. Kc6! 8. Kxd6? Rxh7 9. Rxh7 Kxh7 10. c4 Kg7 11. c5 Kf7 12. c6 Ke8 13. c7 Ra6+! allows Black to stop the pawns. 8. ... Rc3+ 9. Kb7 Rxc2 10. Rxd6+ Kxh7 11. a8=N! draws.

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