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March on uschess.org Rooks are Wild in St. Louis As we countdown to the U.S. Championship, two wildcards for the U.S. Championship (April 13-28) are at stake at the Saint Louis Invitational. The Invitational is a 10-player round robin, held alongside the Bill Wright Saint Louis Open. The top two at the Invitational will join the 16-player Championship field, which includes reigning champion Gata Kamsky. Follow the action at saintlouischessclub.org and look for an exclusive CLO wrap-up by GM Joel Benjamin.
Contributors Al Lawrence (“Looks at Books,” p. 16) is a former executive director of both USCF and the World Chess Hall of Fame. His latest book, with GM Lev Alburt, is Chess Training Pocket Book II. Larry Parr (“Cover Story,” p. 18) served from 1985 to 1988 as editor of Chess Life. He was a close friend of GM Larry Evans and oftencollaborated on projects. In 1995, he collaborated with GM Arnold Denker in writing The Bobby Fischer I Knew And Other Stories. IM Jack Peters (“Print Journalism,” p. 26) an 18-time southern California champion, is a chess teacher and writer living in Los Angeles. Neil Brennen (“History,” p. 30) is the former historian for the Pennsylvania State Chess Federation and winner of awards from the Chess Journalists of America for historical writing.
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March Grand Prix Madness Look for results and games from the many Grand Prix events in March, including the Eastern Chess Congress (March 4-6) in Massachusetts, the Marchand Open (March 12-13) in Rochester, New York and the Pittsburgh Open (March 2527). Randy Hough will provide a report on another big weekend event, the Western Class Championships (March 11-13) in southern California. As our top players fight for points, increase your own level with learning resources of the Grand Prix sponsors, chesslec ture.com and the Junior Grand Prix sponsor, chessmagnetschool.com.
Macauley on Melody Amber GM Hikaru Nakamura will participate in the glamorous Melody Amber tournament in Monaco (March 11-25), which features the best players including World Champion Anand facing off in blitz, blindfold and rapid. Sadly, this year's event is reported to be the farewell edition. Look for an exclusive CLO report by multimedia journalist Macauley Peterson.
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March Chess Life Columns 12 CHESS TO ENJOY Why Evans Mattered By GM Andy Soltis
14 SOLITAIRE CHESS The Total Package By Bruce Pandolfini
16 LOOKS AT BOOKS Larry Evans, Full Circle By Al Lawrence
44 BACK TO BASICS How to Trick the Trickster By GM Lev Alburt
46 ENDGAME LAB Larry Evans (1932-2010) By GM Pal Benko
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IM Marc Arnold had a key production role in CBS’ pre-game show for the NFL’s AFC Championship game. See “First Moves” on page 8. Photo by Andy Freedman
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The Grandmaster Who Did It His Way By Larry Parr
Remembering GM Larry Evans.
70 CLASSIFIEDS 71 SOLUTIONS
26 | PRINT JOURNALISM
Involuntary Retirement By IM Jack Peters
The rise of the Internet has hit the newspaper business the hardest of all the traditional print journalism industries. A chess columnist for a major metropolitan newspaper tells his story.
On The Cover GM Larry Evans was a giant not just of American chess, but also of American chess journalism. In this remembrance issue, former Chess Life editor Larry Parr profiles his friend and colleague, GM Andy Soltis tells us why Evans was important to the chess community, Bruce Pandolfini gives us a 1959 U.S. Championship game Evans played against Arthur Bisguier, and GM Pal Benko gives examples of Evans’ endgame virtuosity. Also, in “First Moves,” we look back at Evans’ own iconic column, “Evans on Chess.” Cover photo by Ian Scott
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The McDonnell - La Bourdonnais Match By Neil Brennen
Morphy and his rivals on their great predecessors.
34 | LONDON 2010
Fighting Chess In London Town By IM Greg Shahade
An innovative format produces exciting, aggressive chess at the 2010 London Chess Classic with two-time U.S. Champion GM Hikaru Nakamura right in the mix.
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A Chess Stimulus Package By Tom Beckman
At the 37th Eastern Open in Washington, D.C., GM Alex Lenderman finds himself on top once again. The organizer gives advice on running a large regional event, with the attendant pitfalls and successes.
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Counterplay Smyslov What a way to start the new year with a well-written article from Russell “Rusty” Potter! I know Rusty from the Virginia chess circuits. He has taught many upand-coming chess players over the years and has been very beneficial to promoting chess. Although I have never had a tournament game with Rusty I have played many of his students over the years in various Virginia tournaments. He is a dedicated chess player and chess instructor. His article for Chess Life proves he has chess writing skills. I hope Chess Life brings him on board as a chess writer for my favorite magazine. Rusty has earned the right to be there in your magazine. I can't speak for all chess players in Virginia but I can speak up and say Rusty has found the “inner Rusty.” That excerpt was taken from a famous article he published years ago which his chess friends in Virginia have enjoyed. On a sad note, I will miss GM Larry Evans, his contributions to chess and Chess Life. May his family be comforted during their time of grief. John “Doc” Suess USCF life member Woodlawn, Virginia
A Miracle I want to thank Chess Life for publishing John O’Leary’s excellent personal story, “The Chessboard Miracle” (December 2010). The story made my week. Wayne Ammon Larsen via e-mail
Words of Wisdom Thank you, and thanks to Al Lawrence for reviewing my book Chess Words of Wisdom in the January issue of Chess Life. Mr. Lawrence’s review was quite fair. However, I'd like to just make one point: When he suggests that I use more diagrams, while definitely a valid point, I think it overlooks the whole idea of the book. Mr. Lawrence’s own example and diagram took twice the space of my “words” plus he suggested that he’d like to see “several” diagrams for each point. Reading “several” to mean just “two” means that four times the space would be required. At that rate, the book (while already at 534 pages) would be well over 2,000 pages long. The point of the book was to “cram” as much advice in to one book as possible. My friend, John Rinaldo, may have said it best in a review that he wrote recently: “... In 1956 Bobby (Fischer) lived with me. That was the year he won the U.S. Junior Championship, the U.S. Open and the U.S. Closed Championship. This was definitely the year of his great breakthrough. When we were analyzing and I would suggest a move, Bobby would not go ahead with analyzing additional moves. Rather he would ask ‘what is your idea?’ If I could not formulate an idea, he would just ignore the suggestion. In the long run it is ideas that matter ... As Bobby pounded into my head, moves and diagrams are useless without ideas. As every chess player knows there are an infinite number of moves
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Al Lawrence responds: Mike Henebry is an excellent writer. His letter above, however, may be unintentionally misleading to some readers. I wasn't suggesting “more” diagrams—there is not one diagram or move notation in the entire book. (Imagine a book on art without a single illustration.) The word-only chess generalizations could serve as a recap for those already knowledgeable, but are of almost no instructional value for beginners. And I would bet that Bobby Fischer was looking at a board when he asked for “ideas.” I hope Mike does a chess book soon with diagrams and moves.
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IM Marc Arnold Brings Chess to CBS And the chess metaphors score a touchdown
“It’s the stage where grandmasters collide.” “... strategy is paramount.”
“Every move critical ...”
“... every move holds the outcome in balance.”
“The board is set. Checkmate!”
In a segment on CBs on January 23, 18-year-old Im marc arnold served as the technical advisor for the show opening to the aFC Championship football game between the new york Jets and the Pittsburgh steelers. the piece compares a football game between two high-level teams to a chess match between two grandmasters. marc made sure the chess pieces were moved correctly and offered his advice on how to compare a chess match to a football game. marc’s face does not appear on camera, just his arm or hand moving the pieces. above the photos are some of the chess metaphors the announcer uses in a voiceover while the board is in view. you can see the clip on youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=mOsLojCBpGY. The photos are screenshots from the YouTube video of the pregame show introduction.
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Remembering “Evans on Chess” For decades, GM Larry Evans responded to readers’ questions about chess and the chess world. Here is a sample.
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For many years, for many Chess Life readers, their favorite item in the magazine was GM Larry Evans’ column. It was a “destination column” with readers turning to it as soon as they retrieved their magazine from the mailbox. By 1991 “Evans on Chess” was at the height of its popularity. The basic format of a “Best Question,” “Reader’s Mailbag,” and “Reader’s Showcase” was much beloved. Here is a sample from 20 years ago in the March 1991 issue of a “Mailbag” question:
0-0 e4!? 12. Qxe4 Bd6 13. d3? (necessary is 13. Re1! c6 14. Bf1) and now Fischer pointed out that Black missed a neat coup with 13. ... Bxh2+! 14. Kxh2 Nf4!! 15. Bxf4 Qh4+ 16. Kg1 Bxe4, etc. This was mentioned in Keres’ older Dreispringerspeil bis Konigsgambit, but didn’t make it to ECO—an example of the manner in which things are lost as well as gained with each advance of opening theory. Chess politics was as much a topic of discussion in the column as was opening theory. Evans pulled no punches in discussing FIDE. Here is an example from ten years ago in the March 2001 issue:
Two Knights Defense Donnelly Ford Houston, Texas
The Sting John J. Steele Alameda, California
Q: In the Two Knights Defense, BCO (page 314) gives the Berliner variation: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Nd4 6. c3 b5 7. Bf1 Nxd5 8. Ne4 Qh4!
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Instead of 9. Ng3 Bg4 10. f3 e4!, the book makes no reference to 9. d3 Ne6 10. g3 Qd8 11. Bg2 with which I beat my Novag computer in 55 moves. Is 9. d3 an improvement for White? A: After 9. d3 Bg4! 10. Qd2 Ne6 material is even and Black has a nice lead in development. In his famous postal game with Estrin in 1968 (see game 100 in my book uschess.org
Modern Chess Brilliancies), Berliner writes: “8. ... Qh4 was condemned in every opening book despite its natural appearance and its function in helping to keep White off balance. The recommended move is 8. ... Ne6 which leads to equal positions. This in itself is enough to censure the whole variation for White.” But your question raises another fertile area of discussion: Is 4. Ng5 really good, and can White get any concrete advantage against the Fritz Variation (5. ... Nd4)? In addition to the main line, ECO, section C57 also gives 8. cxd4 Qxg5 9. Bxb5+ Kd8 10. Qf3 Bb7 leading to equality. Yet no mention is made of Fischer-N.N., Montreal simul, 1964, which continued: 11.
Q: Last July USA Today reported that Garry Kasparov played Sting and his band in New York City. Could you give the game with Sting? I found it interesting that a paper with a circulation of millions believes Kasparov is the world champion, but we know it’s not official. Having seen this article and what I believe is the perception throughout the world, why can’t FIDE be removed as the governing body of chess? Everything I have read hasn’t always shown FIDE to have unwavering integrity, and maybe that’s one more reason for a change. A: Alas, nothing can be done about this unsavory organization until America and its allies summon the will to reform it or secede. “FIDE used to be controlled by the Soviets. Now it’s controlled by Russian mob bosses, who are described as murderers and drug runners by Russian human rights organizations,” said former Chess Life editor Larry Parr. How did our innocent pastime come to this? [The Kasparov/Sting game was then given.] Chess Life — March 2011
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Volunteer of the Month: Steve Wharry The Volunteer of the Month is named by a different executive board member each month. Steve Wharry was named by Jim Berry. If you wish to bring a volunteer to the attention of a board member, please send an e-mail to
[email protected]. As far as we in Oklahoma are concerned, Steve Wharry could just as easily be nominated for USCF Volunteer of the Quarter Century in stead of Volunteer of the Month. Mr. Wharry was first elected president of Oklahoma Chess in 1983 and has volunteered to serve in various state chess positions continuously for every year since. He began directing tournaments in 1984 and has volunteered to direct over 100 tournaments including local, state, and national FIDE events. In the tournaments that he has volunteered to Steve Wharry organize, Steve gave junior players a reduced entry fee (EF) and even waived the EF if you were joining USCF for the first time. Because of Dr. Wharry’s behind the scenes fund raising, his tournament prize funds were usually 100% of the entry fees. Steve Wharry is professionally a PhD chemist for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He has volunteered to direct the local All Schools Chess Tournaments for over 25 years. These events regularly attract 100+ scholastic players from a four-state area. As a volunteer, Steve teaches and coaches chess to gifted and talented juniors in Bartlesville. In 2001, Dr. Wharry, co-directed with Robert Tanner, the U.S. Junior Invitational Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma (won by Hikaru Nakamura who was the youngest participant). Steve privately developed one of the first chess tournament director (TD) software programs, CHESSTD, which was used at the 1999 U.S. Open in Reno and continues to be used by Jerry Weikel at the Western States Open. Dr. Wharry was nominated to run for USCF vice president in the late 1980’s. He also volunteered to integrate various chess programs and efforts in Oklahoma such as re-instating Oklahoma junior and high school chess championships in the mid 1980’s. In 2003, Steve volunteered to organize a chess tournament with five sections in which the entry fees were donated to the Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association. In 2000, he volunteered to build and maintain Oklahoma’s first and still the best chess website: okchess.org. Steve sponsored/organized the unique Woolaroc Open (a beautiful historic state park destination in Oklahoma—see Woolaroc.com), this was his 25th annual Phillips 66 Open.
2011 Executive Board Election There will be an election later this year for three positions on the USCF executive board. All will be three-year positions. The candidates will be (in alphabetical order): Sevan Muradian Mike Nietman Allen Priest Gary Walters Look for more information in future issues of Chess Life. In order to vote, USCF voting members will have to be registered to be eligible to vote by March 31, 2011. Only registered eligible voting members will be sent a ballot. You must be at least age 16 by June 30, 2011 in order to be eligible to register and vote in the 2011 USCF elections. To check your status as a registered voting member, go to msa.uschess.org. To register as a voting member, go to: secure2.uschess.org/voterregistration.php
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Why Evans Mattered When Larry Evans had something to say, no one in chess could say it better. By GM Andy Soltis A few months ago Alexander Khalifman described in 64 magazine how he and his fellow grandmasters use a psychological weapon to lure their opponents into taking unwarranted risks: “It consists of avoiding the strongest continuations to create for your opponent the illusion of advantage. Then many opponents, considering that they have the right to play for a win, begin to avoid simplifying, drawish positions.” They choose sharper moves instead and end up losing. Very clever, I thought. But hadn’t I read something just like this before? Was it Emanuel Lasker? Or Savielly Tartakower? No, it was Larry Evans, writing in Chess Life in 1961: “One of the important ways of conducting a chess game successfully is to develop in such a way that the opponent will slightly overrate his position, that he will feel obligated to attain something, that his expectations will be somewhat greater than justified. When such is the case, the opponent tends to omit in his calculations considerations of any and all continuations which give results inferior to his expectations.” That was the Evans that fascinated so many players, like me. I had never played a master until I took a board in a simultaneous exhibition Larry gave at the Marshall Chess Club. The first tournament book I read was Trophy Chess, his account of a 1954-55 Rosenwald tournament. When his 10th edition of Modern Chess Openings appeared, I studied openings seriously for the first time. I remember how, years later at a World Student Olympiad, the Soviet team members wanted to trade books with us Americans. Jim Tarjan, the future GM, was reluctant to swap—because it would mean giving up his beloved MCO. Like most of his fans, I had to follow his career from a distance. I remember being surprised in 1980 to receive a postcard from his devoted mother, from whom Larry had become estranged. Every New York player of that era remembered Bella Evans. She showed up at tournament sites even after he had moved to Nevada. She told me how one of Larry’s brothers, 10 years older, taught him the moves when he 12
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was 4. “Unfortunately his brother did not live to see Larry become (U.S.) champion,” she wrote, adding that he enlisted at 18 and died in a World War II mission over Italy “when his parachute didn’t open.” To find out more about Larry I scoured old Chess Reviews for his games. Here he is at 15 playing a future world correspondence champion. King’s Gambit Declined (C30) Hans Berliner Larry Evans U.S. Junior Championship, 1947
1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. f4 d6 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. d3 Be6!? 7. Bb5! a6 8. Bxc6+ bxc6 9. f5 Bd7 10. h3 h5 11. Qe2 Qb8! 12. Bd2 Ba7 13. b3 Qb7 14. Ng5 Bd4! 15. 0-0-0 a5 16. Nf3 c5! 17. a4 Rb8 18. g4
Here he played ...
18. ... c4!
... based on 19. bxc4 Qb2 mate as well as the less-obvious 19. dxc4 Bxc3 20. Bxc3 Nxe4. White replied with tactics:
19. Nxd4 exd4 20. e5 but this was refuted by 20. ... cxd3! 21. cxd3 (21. Qxd3 dxc3) 21. ... Qxb3 22. exf6+ Kd8 23. Bg5 Qa3+! 24. Kd2 Qxc3 mate.
When Evans had something to say, no one in chess could say it better. Going through those old Chess Reviews I was struck by comments like his observation about annotations: “Not perfection, but tension, is what we seek in a game. Not tension, but perfection, is what we demand of the notes.” But Larry’s favorite topic, aside from Larry, was controversy. We corresponded when he was trying to create a masters union, the Professional Chess Association. I interviewed him for my newspaper in 1977 when he was fired by Chess Life in a bitter dispute over his column. I followed his fights over being dumped as captain of the U.S. Olympic team and what he considered an “illegal” pairing he got at a Lone Pine tournament. Larry loved to use his column to tilt at the windmills of chess politics. He relied on a dozen favorite cor-
respondents who would feed him the right kind of questions. I once kept a count of how often they appeared in his Chess Life pages: 78 times in a 4½ year period. When I began to research American chess, I discovered that one of Larry’s games played a major role in the debate over whether the Swiss system—then relatively new here—would survive. It occurred in the final round of the 1955 U.S. Open, when Sammy Reshevsky, Nick Rossolimo and Evans were tied for the lead. U.S. Open final round Larry Evans Nicolas Rossolimo U.S. Open, Long Beach 1955
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After 53. ... Rf6
For the previous hour-plus it had been clear that neither player could make progress. Why didn’t they agree to a draw? One explanation is bad blood. After a game the previous year Rossolimo complained about Evans’ behavior at the board. He told a friend, Allen Kaufman, that he would bring a burlap bag to their next game and “when he starts his tricks, I’ll put the bag over his head.” Another reason the game was still going on was the first prize. It was a new Buick worth more than $2,000, and clearly it couldn’t be divided. Reshevsky had already won his game, so if this ending was drawn, he would get it. But what if there was a tie for first? The spectators analyzed the finer points of Median, Solkoff and Sonnenborn-Berger and found that if Evans won the game, he uschess.org
Evans the Tactician Larry Evans prided himself on being a materialist at the board. Yet he produced some sparkling sacrifices and even wove mating nets in endgames. The following six examples from the early part of his playing career provide our quiz this month. The object is to find the fastest winning line of play. That will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. For solutions, see page 71.
Problem I
Karl Burger Larry Evans
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Larry Evans Hartvig Nielsen
Istvan Bilek Larry Evans
White to play
54. h5? Qf7 55. Rh4 h6 56. Kf2 Rf5! 57. Qg4 Qf6 58. Rh3 Rg5 59. Qe4 Qf7!
... and White’s h-pawn is doomed because 60. Qh4 Qf5 allows the Black queen at c2. Black expertly steered into a won queenending: 60. Rh4 Rxh5 61. Qg4 Rxh4 62. Qxh4 Kg7 63. Qh3 Qf8 64. Qh4 Qf6 65. Qe4 Qf4! 66. Qe1 Qh4+, White resigned.
Rossolimo got the car, quickly sold it— and seemed to be the only one happy with the outcome. “The Swiss Begins to Smell” was the headline of Chess Review’s critical editorial. The British magazine Chess chimed in with “Well, we have the Irish Sweep over here, so why begrudge the Americans their Open Championship?” Typically, the sharpest comments came from Evans. He ridiculed the “absurdity” of adding what he considered the dubious practice of tie- breaking to “what is basically a fallacious tournament to begin with—the Swiss.” Somehow, the Swiss system survived the outcry and became the standard U.S. format. Larry was still one of America’s top players more than two decades later. I uschess.org
Larry Evans Al Horowitz
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White to play
Problem IV
Problem III
Larry Evans Charles Henin
Black to play
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would lose to Reshevsky on tiebreaks. But if Rossolimo won, he’d eke ahead of Reshevsky. Was such a subtle difference a fair way to award a car? In any event, the game continued ...
Problem II
White to play
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After 24. Qxd4
White’s attack died after ...
24. ... Qb6!
... but Kim expected the ending to favor him after: 25. Kf2 Qxd4+ 26. cxd4 Rfc8 27. Ke3
White to play
Larry Evans Eldis Cobo Arteaga
+ + + + + + + + R+ p rkp P p + p + + + + + + N l + r +P+ +R+ + +K
U.S. Open redux Kim Commons Larry Evans U.S. Championship, Chicago 1974
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Problem VI
Problem V
remember the 1974 U.S. Championship when some of the younger players (Kim Commons, Ken Rogoff, me) looked over the score table and tried to see which of our elders we had a chance to beat. Commons, who crushed Reshevsky, felt Evans was ripe, and when they played he got an advantage.
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White to play
However: 27. ... Rb6!
... was a revelation, since Black is the only one with play after 28. ... b4 (or after 28. b4 Rc3). The game went:
28. Rff1 b4 29. axb4 Rxb4
This should end in a draw. But White has to abandon his illusion of advantage and play 30. Bxa6! Rb3+ 31. Kf2 Rxb2+ 32. Re2. Yet Commons still felt he had winning chances, played ...
30. Rf2?
... and after:
30. ... Rb3!
The squeeze was on. He was desperate after: 31. Rd2 Bb5 32. Ra1 Kf7 33. h4 h5! 34. g4
And he was lost after:
34. ... hxg4 35. Rg1 Bxd3 36. Rxd3 Rxb2 37. Rxg4 Rcc2 38. Ra3 Rh2! This threatened 39. ... Rh3+ and mate. The above happened because White refused to consider moves like 30. Bxa6!, which “give results inferior to his expectations.” In other words, he lost because he hadn’t read enough Larry Evans.
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Solitaire Chess
The Total Package
Matching wits with Larry Evans—a careful, materialistic player who was perfectly willing to sacrifice material. By Bruce Pandolfini
The chess world was saddened recently upon the death of American chess icon Larry Evans. In the eyes of many, he was the USA’s leading chess professional for a score of years. He could do it all. Indeed, Evans was a top player, writer, columnist, analyst, exhibitor, consultant, and second to Bobby Fischer in his great triumph of 1972. Several times U.S. chess champion, Evans was known for his careful, almost materialistic style, where he would make opponents pay for their pawn offerings. But on occasion, he could play quite an attacking game, even sacrificing material himself. An example of that bravado is his win over fellow great Arthur Bisguier in the 1959 U.S. Chess Championship held in New York. The game began: Petrov Defense (C42) Larry Evans Arthur Bisguier U.S. Championship, 1959 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. c4 d5 6. Nc3 Bc5 7. d4 Bb4
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only after trying to guess it. If you guess correctly, give yourself the par score. 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.** 8.
Qb3
Par Score: 5
Settle for only 4 points part credit if you defended 8. Bd2. Accept 1 bonus point if you saw that 8. Qa4+ is met by 8. ... Nc6. 8.
…
9.
Bd3
9.
…
c5
Black guards the bishop and opens a path for the queen.** Par Score: 5
Receive only 4 points part credit for 9. cxd5. Qa5
This is the logical follow-up to his previous move. The point c3 is threatened once again.** 10.
0-0
Par Score: 6
White is not worried about the loss of a pawn, Evans gets his king to safety. Note that while this is a gambit it is not the Evans Gambit (Named for the 19th century Welsh sea captain, not GM Evans). 10.
…
11.
bxc3
11.
…
Nxc3 Par Score: 4 Bxc3
Black accepts the pawn sac because he has nothing better.** 12.
Bb2
Par Score: 5
Accept 1 bonus point if you intended this move when castling.
12.
…
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Rae1+
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…
14.
Qxb2
14.
…
15.
cxd5
15.
…
16.
Qxd4
16.
…
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Qe5
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Bxb2
Black must give up control of e1, since 12. ... Bb4 runs into 13. a3, winning a piece (1 bonus point).** Par Score: 6
White may delay recapture while he checks the king (2 bonus points for seeing it in advance). Kf8
Add 1 bonus point if you saw that 13. ... Be6 is met by 14. cxd5!.** Par Score: 4
It’s time to take back. No credit for anything else. It’s also time to take inventory. Black has an extra pawn, but in return his king has lost the castling privilege. Add to this that White has a clear lead in development. Overall, it’s White for choice. Accept 1 bonus point if you so evaluated. This clears the center.**
cxd4
Par Score: 5 Nd7
Receive 1 bonus point if you saw that Black gets mated after 15. ... Qxd5 16. Qb4+ and Re8.** Par Score: 5 Nf6
Black guards e8 and opens a path for his bishop. He could also have tried 16. ... Qc5 and then 17. ... Nf6, reversing the move order of the game.** Par Score: 5
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Problem I
Problem II
Discovery
ABCs of Chess 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.
March Exercise: Whenever you come upon an interesting chess position, note it down. Then diagram, analyze, and classify each new notable position in a burgeoning paper or electronic file, as some previous exercises suggest. Summarizing your thinking, introduce each example with a descriptive phrase, so that the concept most illustrated is immediately clear. As the file expands over time, constantly reorganize it so that the examples stay in logical order within a widening overview. Not only did Larry Evans advocate this as a way to improve your chess, he used a similar approach to drive the narrative in some of his best books.
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Problem IV
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Par Score: 5
18.
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Bd7
Bisguier meets the threat by guarding the back rank.**
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Qxd5
If he’s going to suffer, Black at least wants a pawn for his troubles. And if White misplays the attack, the extra pawn can play a role in the endgame.**
22.
Rfe1
Par Score: 5
19.
Ne4
This forces the exchange of the f6knight, Black’s best defender.
White has accomplished the doubling of the rooks and threatens a back row mate: 23. Rxe8+ Bxe8 24. Qb4+ and Rxe8 mate. Add 1 bonus point, even though we’ve seen this pattern before.
19.
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Par Score: 6
Nxe4
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Rxe4
The try 19. ... Qxd5 fails to 20. Nxf6 Qxe5 21. Nxd7+ and 22. Nxe5.**
With mate in the air, the d3-bishop is immune to capture.**
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Rxe4
Par Score: 4
This clears the e1-square for the doubling of rooks. 20.
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Re8
Bisguier has managed to get his queenrook out of the corner. Unfortunately, the king-rook presents its own special problems.**
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Bxe4
Par Score: 4
Accept only 3 points part credit for 23. Qxe4, allowing Black to trade queens. Black cannot afford 23. ... Qxa2 because of 24. Qd6+ Kg8 25. Qb8+ (1 bonus point). 23.
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Qe6
Black can’t stop Qb8+, so he pins the bishop and aligns with the a2-pawn.** 24.
Qb8+
Par Score: 5
This forking check will recover one pawn and menace another.
24.
…
Mating attack
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Be8
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Problem VI
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the pressure. Evans rightly prefers keeping queens on the board.
Ng5
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Black doesn’t allow the white queen to penetrate.** Award 1 bonus point for seeing the threat: 19. Nxh7+ Rxh7 (19. ... Nxh7 20. Qe8 mate) 20. Bxh7.
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Problem V
Mating net
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Problem III
Consecutive captures
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Nor does 24. ... Qe8 change the picture in any essentials. If anything, it places the queen in a more passive position.** 25.
Qxa7
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…
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Qa3+
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Bc6
27.
…
Par Score: 5
Now if White gets the b7-pawn he’ll have a passed a-pawn to march down the board. Accept 1 bonus point if you noticed that 25. ... f5 is answered by 26. Qc5+ Qe7 (26. ... Kf7[g8] 27. Bd5) 27. Qxf5+. If 25. ... Bc6 simply 26. Qb8+. b6
This preserves the pawn. A better practical chance was 25. ... g6, making an outlet for the king.** Par Score: 5
Accept 1 bonus point for seeing 26. ... Kg8 27. Bxh7+. Qe7 Par Score: 5
A pretty finish: If 27. ... Qxa3, then 28. Rxe8 mate. Accept only 3 points part credit for 27. Qxe7+ and 28. Bxh7+. Black resigned.
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Looks at Books
Larry Evans, FuLL CirCLE Vienna 1922
By Al Lawrence
in 1948, 16-yEar-oLd Larry Evans, who only a few years before could be found on new york’s 42nd street playing for ten cents an hour, competed in his first u.s. Championship. That same year, he produced his very first book, what he later called his “brash notes to all the games of the legendary vienna international Tournament of 1922.” To say the book was self-published understates. The pages of English descriptive notation, without diagrams, were held together with plastic ring binders. By his own hand, Evans cranked out 300 copies on an old-fashioned mimeograph machine— the kind his teachers used to produce blurry and acridsmelling pop quizzes. in 2010, Evans returned to the book, at the encouragement of publisher Hanon russell, who wanted to make the impor16
tant post-World-War-i event available as part of his notable series of “Classic 21st-century Editions.” This time Evans’ book would be printed in figurine algebraic with many diagrams, in a well-turned-out volume with photos of the participants, for less than $20. and Evans was to annotate anew, applying everything he had learned about chess in the 62-year interim—wisdom gained winning five u.s. championships, working with Bobby Fischer on his My 60 Memorable Games, and spending a lifetime writing about the game. as he rewrote, Evans admitted that his original, amateurish annotations “still make me blush.” The result is a posthumous triumph for Larry Evans and a feast of fighting games for readers, as 15 of the world’s early-20th-century best come back to life in a double round robin. akiba rubinstein, the Mephistopheles of rook-andpawn endings, outdistanced a troop of famous rivals: Tartakower, Tarrasch, Maroczy, alekhine, Gruenfeld, reti, Bogoljubow, spielmann, and saemisch, as well as some lesser-known but worthy masters. Throughout all 103 games, Evans, with his trademark piquancy, coaches us just enough without getting in the way. “above all, i was impressed by the hard-fought contests—” Evans wrote, “only about a third were drawn, unlike today
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when these statistics are reversed ... .” Kmoch–Gruenfeld, from round nine, shows that fighting spirit: Kmoch-Gruenfeld, 1922
r+l+-trk+ zppzp-+-zpp -+pvl-+-wq +-+-+-+-+-+-+L+ +-vLP+-zPPzPP+-+-zP tR-+QtR-mKBlacktoplay
in a dead-even position, Gruenfeld delivers. 17. ... Rf2!
True, if White bobs and weaves his way through a volley of punches without getting decked, he’s rewarded with a slightly better game. But even chess masters are human, and Kmoch was perhaps the most human of this group. 18. Re8+ Bf8 19. Kxf2?
The prey succumbs—best was 19. Bh5! Bd7 20. re4!, and not 20. rxa8? Qe3! 19. ... Qxh2+ 20. Kf1 Bxg4 21. Qxg4
if 21. rxa8? Qh1+ 22. Kf2 Bxd1. 21. ... Rxe8 22. Re1
More stubborn is 22. Qc4+. 22. ... Qh1+ 23. Kf2 Bc5+ 24. d4 Qh2+ 25. Kf3 Rf8+ 26. Ke3 Bd6
27. Kd3 Qxg3+, and wins.
Publisher-editor Hanon russell reveals just how closely the end of Evans’ life coincided with the completion of this book. Larry and I had gone through several proofreading cycles when he went into the hospital for his scheduled operation; … in fact he had e-mailed a few final changes the day AFTER he had returned from the hospital. A day or two later, I tried to confirm a few things, but received no answer. Finally, the day after it became known that he had died, German GM Karsten Müller sent me an email wondering what would become of the book. I replied that the book was pretty much finished, but for my having to insert “1932-2010” under Larry’s picture on page 6. it is a remarkable irony that Larry Evans, who could lay claim to one of the most prolific and influential bodies of chess writing in american history, recast his first book as his final one, and that both his last work and the final chapter of his championship life were completed at virtually the same moment. vienna 1922, 144 pages, $19.95, is all at once a remarkable chess book at a reasonable price, an important memorial to past glory, and the alpha and omega of one our finest writers.
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Larry Evans, vienna 1922, 2011, Russell Enterprises, 144 pp., $19.95 from uscfsales.com (catalog number B0033RE)
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LARRY MELVYN EVANS 1932-2010
Cover Story
The Grandmaster Who Did It His Way By Larry Parr
“He [GM Evans] wanted me to phone the USCF office to explain why his column would not be appearing for a couple of months.” —LARRY EVANS’ REQUEST WHILE IN THE WASHOE HOSPITAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TO LONG-TIME FRIEND RONALD GROSS. “I am about to—or I am going to—die: either expression is correct.” —DOMINIQUE BOUHOURS, FRENCH GRAMMARIAN ON HIS DEATHBED (PARIS, 1702)
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n Monday, noveMBer 15, 2010, at approximately 3 p.m., five-time U.S. Chess Champion Grandmaster Larry evans died at Washoe Hospital in reno, nevada, from complications following a gall bladder operation. GM evans was arguably the most versatile figure in american chess history. If Siegbert Tarrasch enjoyed the title, Praeceptor Germaniae, then Larry evans was the Chess Teacher of america. Five-time U.S. champion, distinguished author of MCO-10—the famed “Chess-
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player’s Bible,” which could be found on tables at any U.S. chess tournament for a couple of decades; innovative teacher who wrote New Ideas in Chess, a book that has been in print since its appearance in 1958; over 25 additional books, including the recent multi-edition chess bestseller, This Crazy World of Chess (“What a surprise!” an obviously pleased Larry said over the telephone after the book’s appearance in 2007. “I wrote a bestseller near the end of my career.”); award-winning syndicated columnist; hard-hitting investigative journalist (see
his eight-page “Chess Gate,” New in Chess, no. 5, 1987); chess ambassador for the U.S. state department; magazine contributor to Time, Sports Illustrated and many other publications; television commentator for aBC’s “Wide World of Sports” (Fischer-Spassky, 1972); founder and editor of the high-quality American Chess Quarterly (1961-1965; issue no. 1 included Bobby Fischer’s “a Bust to the King’s Gambit”); crusader for the USCF’s Players’ and Benefit Fund; and selfdescribed “heck-raiser” and muckraker. GM evans was all of these and much more.
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PHOTOS AND CHESS REVIEW COVERS: CHESS LIFE ARCHIVES
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This page, clockwise from top left: The new star in 1948; in 1951 setting a record as our youngest U.S. champion; looking relaxed in 1962; playing Boris Spassky as Lev Abramov and Mikhail Botvinnik (in glasses) look on. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: U.S. champion in 1980; with Carl Budd and Isaac Kashdan (holding finger up); analyzing a game by Peters and Ardaman; final two photos: the grandmaster at work.
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WHY LARRY LASTED The political battles between FIDE and its foes heated up during the 1990s. One writer attacked Larry Evans. He found about 25 errors along with variations of such errors among millions of words penned by GM Larry Evans. The writer’s main weapon was ridicule. Relatively few members of the USCF have read Larry’s bread-and-butter newspaper-column-writing that put the bread and butter on his table. I have selected an article—an astonishingly perfect “pyramid”—with six paragraphs that are also internal “pyramids.” Any harassed editor, faced with a deadline in a few seconds would have embraced Larry if he showed up at the office.
“A Point of Light” BY GM LARRY EVANS
Kids call her The Chess Lady. Her name is Irene Darnell. Her motto: “Push Pawns, Not Drugs.” She retired after 30 years as a cashier and enrolled in the Foster Grandparent Program. “All those seniors sitting on their duffs doing nothing,” she says. “It’s a crime.” One day she brought a chess set along to entertain latchkey kids, who were only five. “They had to kneel on chairs to reach the board, but they took to it real fast. Chess fascinated them.” Irene embarked on a crusade. A high-risk school invited her to teach chess to 300 problem kids ranging from 8 to 12. “In my 17 years of education I never saw something grab hold of so many kids and just soar,” said the astonished principal. It was a revelation. She asked a school to give her 45 minutes on Thursday morning to teach chess. “Wow! Kids soon began beating me. Suddenly I realized there was a brain in those heads that we hadn’t begun to tap into.” A few years ago the mayor proclaimed May 9 as Reno Chess Day. “Next year I hope it falls on a weekday so we don’t have to go to school,” said a kid who beat Hizzoner in a game.
15 Seconds To Deadline!
A surprisingly serene editor can use only 60 percent of Evans’ column for space reason. From the bottom up, he quickly blue-pencils the final two paragraphs. Perhaps also a sentence or two from the paragraph immediately above. The editing process took four seconds and nothing was lost: you cut upwards from the wide pyramid bottom. No editor ever forgets a writer making it easy for him. The turgid critics of GM Evans churn out opaque columns that cannot be edited for space without great effort. But the ultimate point is that these critics have never written or heard of such a “pyramid” column—having no idea about professional news writing. That is why Larry Evans lasted 40 years as a national columnist. He made both readers and editors happy.
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Former Chess Life editor Glenn Petersen described his professionalism: “I know he tested me early on—to see what sort of idiot he was dealing with. When I caught his obvious fluffs, I think he decided to trust me as an editor.” Of course, Evans never missed a deadline. “In spite of Evans’ strained relationship with the Policy Board,” [currently known as the executive board ~ed.] Petersen remembers, “he did not hesitate to step in and help with the coverage of the second Fischer-Spassky match. Using his global contacts, he covered the first six games of the match, literally hours before the printer’s deadline. And this was during a time when the USCF didn’t even have an e-mail account!” The year was 1992. The event was Fischer-Spassky II. Chess Life needed a story pronto. The magazine got, “Bobby’s Back!” (November 1992)—one of the liveliest and most amusing pieces ever published on a world title match. The introduction set the tone: “Bobby’s Back. And we chess people know it. We know it because at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, Bobby committed an act stranger than anything recorded above: he played a game in public for the first time in 20 years.” In reply to Bobby Fischer’s claim that it was the world rather than he who would not play, GM Evans snappily responded, “Reality is in the ‘I’ of the Fischer beholder.” And what kind of reality was then circulating inside the Fischer cranium? Evans was colorfully suggestive in describing one of the match’s ceremonies: “A bemused Fischer looked on as torch-bearers dressed in folk costumes lined the isthmus leading to Sveti Stefan [match site]. Eerie—and reminiscent of the scene in Frankenstein when peasants with torches marched on the castle to destroy the monster within.” My personal choices for the Best of Evans in the magazine press must necessarily be limited. From his “Evans on Chess” column, there was an exchange of views extending from July 1984 to September 1985, on a possible ending that could have arisen in Fischer-Tal (Leipzig, 1960). Notice Evans’ sweet courtesy, even when he busted a line suggested by his correspondents. Among feature articles, Larry’s interview and chess game with the late Ray Charles in Chess Life (September 2002, “Chess With Ray Charles”) was not only great journalism but also another instance of Larry telling a story against himself. Evans threatened to attack two pieces with a pawn. Charles said, “I certainly can’t let you attack two pieces by pushing your pawn again.” Evans replied, “You saw that?”
Charles candidly shot back, “Aw, c’mon man. I play bad but not that bad.” Larry told me later that being put down by Ray Charles was one of the most enjoyable moments in his entire chess career. Working with GM Evans, as I did during my Chess Life editorship (1985-1988), sometimes meant telephoning him for an immediate sweetener on a story gone sour. Could he help? Like the 18th century British landscape architect Lancelot “Capability” Brown, who always told a potential customer that his estate had “great capability” for improvement, so GM Evans said, “Can do!” For a given fee, there was always “capability.”
Larry Evans—The Player
Such was the fame of GM Evans as a journalist and promoter of chess, he has been underestimated as a player. I well remember discussions with London Times chess columnist GM Ray Keene. “Evans was a world championship caliber player,” he told this writer and GM Evans himself during the 1988 Watson, Farley & Williams in London. “When Evans was only a 19-year-old without any formal chess training, he won the 1951 U.S. Championship ahead of Sammy Reshevsky, whom many—including Bobby Fischer—regarded as the uncrowned world champion. Evans made a decision. He told me that the year was 1958. He read that the Smyslov-Botvinnik world title match had a prize fund of 9,000 rubles or roughly $1,500 U.S. To paraphrase Larry, “I saw the bag of gold at the end of the chessic rainbow. A thousand bucks IF one won the match.” Concerning, GM Keene’s insistence that Evans had world-class talent, do we have an example of Cold War posturing by a prominent member of the Western “grandmasteriat”? In 1989 GM Evans and I interviewed at great length Soviet chess guru, GM Yuri Averbakh. Averbakh, speaking to our tape recorder, routinely noted that the former U.S. champion had the same natural talent as a David Bronstein or a Boris Spassky. In a friendly way, though offering a strong dissent from such a judgment, GM Evans told the famous Soviet teacher and commentator that he was full of apple sauce. GM Averbakh was having none of it. He pursued his praise of Evans. He explained that Larry and other Western grandmasters had no conception of the theoretical study, physical training and psychological sports preparations that the great Soviet teams of the 1950s received. This writer will never forget Larry’s response: Chess is a game that one sits down to uschess.org
EVANS GAMBIT, SWISS SNAVERY One of GM Larry Evans’ little jokes was to tell people that Captain Evans, who invented the Evans Gambit in the 19th century, had been living off the five-time U.S. champion’s reputation for over 150 years. He always elicited a smile with that nonsense. Among friends, Evans was often called “The Snave,” which is his name spelled backwards. When he pulled off a tricky chess maneuver in a Swiss tournament or, perhaps, prevailed on the flavor of cheesecake at a bakery, one would look at Larry and say, “This is sheer snavery!” Evans once mentioned a serious link between his Captain Evans bit of wistfulness and “snavery.” For the Captain, chess meant gambiting the famous bpawn. For GM Evans “snavery” meant conducting simultaneous exhibitions and following the American Swiss trail. For this was the old world of chess before there was programmed computer instruction—let alone individual grandmaster (GM) websites, multi-hour GM DVDs, online chess schools and individual Internet instruction. “If you wanted to keep your name on the marquees,” he once noted sardonically, “you had to play simuls and the Swisses. There was no other way.” Many remember the GM glory days, if such is the phrase, from the 1950s into the 1970s: Go to a town, play a simul, score six-zip in a local Swiss event and move on.
Strawberry Fields For ... Two Years
The Strawberry Open, which was held in Marysville, Washington, featured generous prize funds for local Swisses. The prize fund for the 1969 event amounted to $3,000. GM Evans took note. Easy pickins. With his typical dry wit, he told me that there would be no Strawberry Fields forever. In 1968, he tallied 9-0 to pick up the swag. In 1969 he shared first-second with IM Bill Addison, a regular participant in Fischer-era U.S. closed championships. Evans regarded the following ending as a good example of GM penny-pinching play that pays. He chided me, though gently, for not including this loss in a slender games volume I wrote about his opponent, Viktors Pupols, a tough Washington master noted for fighting until the end. Pupols told me that he expected to draw the game. Evans told me he used his “snavery” to squeeze a win. Evans’ notes appeared in the August 1969 Chess Life. (Note Evans’ reference to adjourned games in Swiss events!)
Snavery GM Larry Evans Viktors Pupols Strawberry Open, 1969
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A real squeaker! White has just sealed 51. Kd6
Black certainly seems to have excellent drawing chances in view of the reduced material, but a sur-
prising mating possibility exists in a problem-like variation. The main line I had analyzed was 51. … Nxh2 52. Ke7 Nf1 53. g4 Ne3 54. Ne8+ Kh8 55. g5 Ng2 56. Kf8!! Nxf4 57. Nd6 h5 (or … h6) 58. Nxf7+ Kh7 59. Nh6! And the winning threat is mate in two with 60. Bg8+ and Nf7. Black has other defenses with 52. … g5; but White still seems to win after 53. Bxf7. The game continued: 51. ... Nd2 52. Bd5 Bc4 53. Bxc4 Nxc4+ 54. Ke7 Ne3 (forced) 55. Nxh7! Nf1 (forced) 56. Ng5 Nxh2 57. Nxf7 Nf1 58. Ng5 Nxg3 59. Kd8! Nh5 60. e6 Kf6 61. e7 Ng7 62. e8=Q Nxe8 63. Kxe8 Kf5 64. Nh3 Kg4 65. Kf7 Kxh3 66. Kxg6, Black resigned.
Larry Evans’ opponent called this “meat and potatoes chess” by a traveling grandmaster who had to win.
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Cover Story play; all of the preparation is unnecessary. Evans first served notice that he was bursting with genius by winning the 1947 Marshall Club Championship at age 15. A game played shortly before convinced Larry that he might just possibly have the requisite smarts. Larry said that a few wins against grandmasters at the time (versus Daniel Yanofsky, 1947 U.S. Open), though pleasant, did not give him the confidence that the win below offered: French Defense, Classical System (C14) Larry Evans Carl Pilnick 1946 Marshall Chess Club Championship 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. Bxf6 Bxf6 6. e5 Be7 7. Qg4 0-0 8. 0-0-0 c5 9. h4 cxd4 10. Nce2 Nc6 11. f4 Qa5 12. Kb1 d3 13. cxd3 Bd7 14. Rh3 Rac8 15. Rg3 g6 16. d4 b5 17. h5 Nb4 18. a3 Nc6 19. hxg6 fxg6 20. Nc3 b4 21. Bd3 Be8 22. Nf3 bxa3 23. Qxe6+ Bf7
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Several players comparing computers these days use the diagrammed position above—or perhaps a move or two earlier —to check out the time required to find: 24. Bxg6!!
The above move is discovered in about four seconds by most computers, but it takes considerably longer for the computers to produce a final evaluation: Black is completely lost. 24. … axb2 25. Bxh7+ Kh8 26. Qh6 Qa1+ 27. Kc2 b1=Q+ 28. Rxb1 Nb4+ 29. Kd1, Black resigned.
Evans’ Fundamental Chess Achievement
In 1950, at only 18 years of age, Larry scored 9-1 to win the reserve board prize at the Dubrovnik Olympiad. To be sure, along the way, there were four U.S. Open titles (1951, 1952, 1954, 1971), participation on eight U.S. Olympiad teams from 1950 to 1976, including the silver medallist squad at Havana 1966 and the
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highpoint of his Olympiad years, the gold medal team at Haifa 1976. Internationally, he played very rarely but often successfully. He finished fourth at the superstrong 1960 Buenos Aires, ahead of Bobby Fischer and numerous other top grandmasters; fourth at the 1964 Capablanca Memorial; second equal at Venice 1967 with then world champion Tigran Petrosian; and clear first at the 1975 Portiman International. His match victory over Soviet GM Mark Taimanov in the 1954 USA versus USSR was one of the finest American performances during the 1950s. He received the title of international grandmaster in 1957. But none of the above has much to do with his fundamental chess achievement: his competing in 15 U.S. championships, eventually leading to the Bobby Fischer years of total title domination by “the kid,” as GM Arthur Bisguier called him. Few imagined at the time that Larry’s first title in 1951 would end the Reshevsky era—it was the first time that Reshevsky competed in a U.S. Championship and failed to win it. GM Evans went on to defeat Herman Steiner in a 1951 challenge match; to capture the 1961-62 championship (the year Bobby did not play) and in 1968, a year or so after Bobby quit playing in U.S. events. In 1980 he shared the title by finishing in a three-way tie.
Evans’ Favorite Games
Larry Evans mentioned many times that his win against Haakon Opsahl, a multi-stage ending that resembles a Mozart Symphony, was his favorite game, though neither his most exciting nor as “enjoyable” as the famous “Swindle of the Century.” Queen’s Gambit Declined, Exchange Variation (D36) Larry Evans Haakon Opsahl Dubrovnik, 1950 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Bg5 Nbd7 5. e3 Be7 6. Qc2 0-0 7. cxd5 exd5 8. Nf3 c6 9. Bd3 Re8 10. 0-0 Nf8 11. Rab1 Ne4 12. Bxe7 Qxe7 13. b4 a6 14. a4 Nxc3 15. Qxc3 Bg4 16. Nd2 Qg5 17. Rfc1 Re6 18. b5 axb5 19. axb5 Bh3 20. g3 Rae8 21. bxc6 bxc6 22. Bf1 Bxf1 23. Nxf1 Ng6 24. Rb6 Ne7 25. Qb4 h5 26. Rb8 Rxb8 27. Qxb8+ Kh7 28. Qf4 Qxf4 29. gxf4 g6 30. Nd2 Rd6 31. Kf1 Kg7 32. Ra1 Rd7 33. Nb3 Rb7 34. Nc5 Rb2 35. Ra7 Kf6 36. Ra6 Rb1+ 37. Kg2 Rb2 38. Ra7 Rb1 39. Rc7 Ra1 40. Nd3 Ke6 41. Nc5+ Kf6 42. Nd7+ Ke6 43. Nf8+ Kf6 44. Nh7+ Ke6 45. Ng5+ Kd6 46. Rb7 f6 47. Nh7 Ke6 48. Nf8+ Kf7 49. Nxg6 Kxg6 50. Rxe7 Kf5 51. Rc7 Rc1 52. Rc8 Kg6 53. Kg3 Rc2 54. h4 Kf5 55. Rh8 Kg6 56.
f5+ Kxf5 57. Rxh5+ Kg6 58. Rh8 Kf5 59. Rg8 Rc1 60. Kg2 Ra1 61. h5 Ra7 62. Rg3 Rh7 63. Rh3 Kg5 64. Kf3 Rh6 65. Rh1 Kf5 66. Kg3 Kg5 67. Rh4 Kf5 68. Rf4+ Kg5 69. Rg4+ Kf5 70. Kh4 Rh8 71. Rg7 Ra8 72. h6 Ra1 73. Rg3 Rh1+ 74. Rh3 Rg1 75. Rf3+ Kg6 76. Rg3+ Rxg3 77. Kxg3 Kxh6 78. Kg4 Kg6 79. Kf4 Kg7 80. Kf5 Kf7 81. f3, Black resigned.
GM Evans told many people that his 2½ -1½ match win over Mark Taimanov in 1954 was satisfying and that the following game was the most exciting of his career: King’s Indian Defense, Classical Main Line (E99) GM Mark Taimanov IM Larry Evans New York, 1954 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 0-0 5. d4 d6 6. Be2 e5 7. 0-0 Nc6 8. d5 Ne7 9. Ne1 Nd7 10. Nd3 f5 11. f3 f4 12. Bd2 g5 13. Rc1 Rf6 14. c5 Nxc5 15. Nxc5 dxc5 16. Na4 b6 17. b4 cxb4 18. Bxb4 Bf8 19. Rxc7 Nf5!! 20. Bxf8 Qxc7 21. Ba3 Ne3 22. Qc1 Qg7 23. Rf2 Bd7 24. Nc3 g4 25. Bb2 g3 26. hxg3 Qxg3 27. Bf1 Rc8 28. Qe1 b5 29. Ne2 Qh4 30. g3 fxg3 31. Nxg3 Nxf1 32. Nf5 Rg6+ 33. Kxf1 Qh1+ 34. Ke2 Rc2+ 35. Kd1 Qxe1+ 36. Kxe1 Rg1+, White resigned.
But Larry said that the “Swindle of the Century” versus Sammy Reshevsky in the 1963-64 U.S. Championship (Bobby’s 110 year) afforded a greater deal of pleasure because for years he could clearly picture Reshevsky’s total surprise and chagrin. Swindling Sammy GM Larry Evans GM Sammy Reshevsky U.S. Championship, 1963
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Evans wrote, “Black is a knight ahead and can win as he pleases. Instead of resigning, White offered a little prayer” with 47. h4!. The game continued 47. ... Re2+ 48. Kh1 Qxg3??—Black wins with 48. ... Qg6! 49. Rf8 Qe6! 50. Rh8+ Kg6, and now Black remains a piece ahead after 51. Qxe6 Nxe6, or forces mate after 51. gxf4 Re1+ and 52. ... Qa2+. Evans
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concluded the game with 49. Qg8+!! Kxg8 50. Rxg7+! The players agreed to a draw because capturing the rook produces stalemate otherwise the rook stays on the seventh rank and checks Black’s king ad infinitum. Another game that left an impression on Evans was his controlled crush of Paul Keres at San Antonio 1972. He called it his “wistful game,” by which he meant not that he was overcome with sadness by beating one of history’s greatest grandmasters. Larry was wistful at the ease that he pressured Keres on the queenside. He wanted to know whether such victories would have been far more numerous if he had played more often.
TOURNAMENT AND MATCH HIGHLIGHTS Date
Event
Result
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Marshall Chess Club Championship
1st
1948
Marshall Chess Club Championship
1st
1948
New York State Championship
1st
1949
Marshall Chess Club Championship
1st
1950
Dubrovnik Olympiad
Top Scorer (1st reserve)
1951
Sextangular Masters’ (New York)
1st (with Fine)
1951
U.S. Closed Championship
1st
1951
U.S. Open Championship
1st
1952
U.S. Championship Match vs. H. Steiner
Won, 10-4
1952
U.S. Open Championship
1st
1952
Member U.S. Olympiad Team (Helsinki)
1954
U.S. Closed Championship
2nd
1954
U.S. Open Championship
1st
1954
Match vs. Mark Taimanov
Won, 2 /4
Evans wrote, “A dubious idea which preserves the two bishops at the cost of a permanent cramp.”
1954
Rosenwald Tournament (U.S. Champ.)
2nd
1955
Rosenwald Tournament (U.S. Champ.)
1st–2nd (Reshevsky 3rd)
1956
Canadian Open
1st (ahead of Fischer)
6. a3 Ba5 7. Rb1 Nc6 8. b4 Bc7 9. g3 a5?
1957
Western Open
1st (ahead of Fischer)
Writes Evans, “Black gave this considerable thought, but it is a grave strategical error creating queenside weaknesses. Evans writes that 9. … 0-0 would still leave White with an important space advantage.
1958
Member U.S. Olympiad Team (Munich)
1960
Buenos Aires International
4th (ahead of Fischer)
1961-62
U.S. Closed Championship
1st
1962
Match vs. William Lombardy
Won, 5 /10
10. bxc5 dxc5 11. Bg2 cxd4 12. exd4 0-0 13. 0-0 Qe7 14. Qa4 Ra6 15. Re1!
1962
Member U.S. Olympiad Team (Varna)
Evans wrote, “Discouraging the freeing maneuver 15. … e5 16. d5 Nd4 17. Nxd4 with a fatal pin on the e-file.”
1963
Pacific Southwest Open
1963-64
U.S. Closed Championship
2nd
1964
Capablanca Memorial
4th
15. ... Rd8 16. Nb5 Bb8 17. Bb2 Na7 18. Nbc3 Qc7 19. Bc1 Qe7 20. h3 Nc6 21. Be3 Ne8 22. d5 Ne5 23. c5 Qd7
1966
Member U.S. Olympiad Team (Havana)
1966-67
U.S. Closed Championship
2nd
Evans noted that Keres pondered his 23rd move for 32 minutes and decided that his position was lost.
1967
Venice International
2nd–3rd (w/Petrosian)
1968
Member U.S. Olympiad Team (Lugano)
1968
U.S. Closed Championship
1st
24. Qxd7 Bxd7 25. Rxb7 exd5 26. Nxd5 Be6 27. Reb1 Rxd5 28. Rxb8 Kf8 29. Bxd5 Bxd5 30. Nd4 Ke7 31. R1b6 Ra7 32. Bf4 Nf3+ 33. Nxf3 Bxf3 34. c6 Nd6 35. c7, Black resigned.
1968
Strawberry Open
1st
1969
Strawberry Open
1st-2nd
1970
Member U.S. Olympiad Team (Siegen)
1970
National Open
1st-2nd
1971
Pacific Southwest Open
1st-5th
1971
Lone Pine International
1st
1971
U.S. Open Championship
1st-2nd
1975
Portiman International (Portugal)
1st
1975
Lone Pine International
2nd
1976
Member U.S. Olympiad Team (Haifa)
Gold Medal
1980
U.S. Closed Championship
1st-3rd
1982
U.S. Senior Championship
1st-3rd
Nimzo-Indian Defense, Rubinstein Variation (E42) GM Larry Evans GM Paul Keres San Antonio, 1972 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 5. Ne2 d6
The Evans Legacy
The Evans legacy is numerous awardwinning books and articles. His newspaper columns were crystal clear, and as explained in the sidebar, “Why Larry Lasted,” his entire approach was to serve both readers and editors. Evans led a career on his personal terms, which were seldom ruthless. He did it his way because independence pleased him.
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Involuntary Retirement The rise of the Internet has hit the newspaper business the hardest of all the traditional print journalism industries. A chess columnist for a major metropolitan newspaper tells his story.
By IM Jack Peters My 28-yeAr cAreer AS The cheSS columnist for the Los Angeles Times ended in December. The Times decided to cut costs by replacing me with a syndicated column written by Florida expert Bill cornwall. Naturally I was disappointed to lose a job I loved, but chessplayers are accustomed to shrugging off losses and resetting the pieces. I would like to tell you about the Times’ chess history and my experiences at the newspaper. The Times began covering chess nearly a century ago with a column by John Dougherty devoted to both chess and checkers. The first regular chess columnist, cliff Sherwood, started in October, 1927. Sherwood was the black sheep of a family prominent in connecticut politics. I know nothing of his chess accomplishments, but he wrote capably for five years until he began to behave erratically and the Times dropped him. In June 1933, he killed his lover, eluded a manhunt for a day, and killed himself when the police discovered him hiding in his car. herman Steiner took over the column in 1933. Steiner was an energetic and charismatic chess promoter, as well as an excellent player who later won the 1948 U.S. championship. he ran a chess club in his home in hollywood, befriended movie stars and generated tremendous publicity for chess in novel ways. Once he persuaded cecil B. De Mille to serve as director of a living chess game in which Jose raul capablanca brilliantly checkmated Steiner. At the end of World War II, he set up the Pan American congress, a round robin featuring U.S. stars Sammy reshevsky, reuben Fine, Isaac Kashdan, Al horowitz and South American grandmaster herman Pilnik. Steiner talked humphrey Bogart (probably the 26
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Below: A snippet of a Peters column from the Los Angeles Times. Solution on page 71.
best player in show business), Lauren Bacall and charles Boyer into helping to publicize the tournament. Tragically, Steiner died of a heart attack during the 1955 california championship. he was irreplaceable. What a shame that we don’t have anyone like him today! The Times hired Isaac Kashdan, california’s only grandmaster, in December 1955. Kash, as everybody called him,
had been one of the world’s best players in the early 1930s, when he tried to make a living from chess. he and horowitz founded the magazine Chess Review in 1933, but Kash gave it up a year later and went into private business. Kash moved from New york to Los Angeles after World War II. he rarely played, but he directed local tournaments and gave chess lessons. he persuaded one of his students, millionaire Louis Statham, to host the 11-year series of Lone Pine tournaments that attracted Tigran Petrosian, Vasily Smyslov, Viktor Korchnoi, Bent Larsen and other stars. I met Kash in the 1970s. he was a serious man, quite reserved. My impression was that he had been disappointed by not achieving his chess goals. his outgoing wife helen supplied the personality in the family. She liked to give advice to young chess masters (“Stay away from women. They will ruin your chess.”) that I and others ignored. chess news travelled slowly in those days, and Kash was the best source for the latest results from europe. he was such a diligent and dependable worker that he seemed more of an institution than a frail man in his mid-70s. his tragic stroke in August of 1982 came as a shock.
The New Columnist When Kashdan was hospitalized, the Times did not publish a chess column for two Sundays, and many fans complained. The Times asked me to fill in as a temporary replacement, with my first column appearing Sept. 19, 1982. After a couple of months, I was made the official “chess editor.” I was a 31-year old chess pro, struggling to support a wife and baby. The $200 per week salary was about as much uschess.org
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money as I earned from tournament winnings, chess articles and chess lessons. I did not know how long I would hold the job or that it would virtually end my international playing career. I gratefully accepted the security of a weekly paycheck, with no regrets. I knew the job would entail finding good quality recent games and announcing tournament results, but there turned out to be more to it. An unexpected hurdle was fitting in with the people in the newsroom. Bobby Fischer had boosted Americans’ regard for chess, but the change hadn’t penetrated to the inner sanctum of the Times. The editorial section was filled with professional journalists used to dealing with grim stories about war, crime and politics. They considered chess frivolous and a waste of newsprint. I remember a particularly grumpy copy editor who was assigned to review my column. He knew nothing about chess, but I could tell from his accent that he was from Massachusetts, like me. I made the mistake of telling him I grew up in Scituate, a small town about 20 miles from Boston. He said he was from South Boston, a gritty part of the city totally unlike my beach town. His glare widened the cultural gap between us. Without another word, he read my column while holding his blue pen ready to correct my errors. To my astonishment, he put down his pen without making a single mark. “You’re a good speller,” he said, and we got along fine for years. I managed to form cordial working relationships with individuals, but I could not overcome the pervasive anti-chess atmosphere. One foreign desk editor reneged on his promise to print a short article about a Kasparov-Karpov game. When I asked him about it, he said that printing six column inches about chess would have forced him to cut a story about 1,200 people dying in India. He did not expect me to believe that absurdity, but his message was clear: Don’t intrude on our turf. Dealing with the foreign desk was always difficult. I wondered if they resented paying for chess articles, so I offered to write world championship stories for free, just to make sure that the newspaper did not ignore the most important chess news. This ploy didn’t work. Soon a couple of editors began suggesting that I buy them bottles of booze to get items in the paper. I thought the solution would be to move chess stories into the sports section. Some of the sportswriters occasionally used chess analogies, and Jim Murray, the West Coast’s leading sportswriter, even wrote admiringly of Bobby Fischer. But the head of the sports desk dismissed the idea instantly. My pleas to his succesuschess.org
IM Jack Peters: Confidently facing an uncertain future.
sor were also rejected automatically. I do not know about the inner workings of other newspapers, but I doubt that the Times was exceptional in its low regard for chess. I did all I could to change that attitude, but my successes were frustratingly rare.
Early Days The Times did not upgrade to word processers until 1983. For my first few months, I would type the column at home, deliver it to the newspaper’s office in downtown Los Angeles on a Tuesday, return on Wednesday to pick up a typeset copy, proofread it, and give either my
approval or a list of changes. In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the Times would print many of the sections for the Sunday paper, including the chess column. It was a cumbersome system, eased only by a simple method of creating the chess diagram. As a replacement for a popular columnist, I first tried to copy Kashdan’s style. He would usually print several unannotated games, news of international tournaments, and a composed problem. Soon I realized that I wasn’t suited for his format. After only three weeks, I scrapped the composed problem and substituted a puzzle from a recent tournament game. Chess Life — March 2011
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Print Journalism Kashdan was a connoisseur of problems, while I knew very little about them and strongly preferred practical positions. Not surprisingly, some readers complained. One fellow wrote a long letter listing Kashdan’s many accomplishments and the ways I fell short, and he ended with “Kashdan was a gentleman.” You can’t please everybody! My skin thickened. Helen Kashdan advised me to “write book reviews. That’s what Kash did when there wasn’t much news.” I resolved to never write a book review. I admired Harold Dondis’ writing in the Boston Globe. Many of his columns were essays that appealed to both casual fans and insiders. I considered my attempts to write similar essays fairly successful, but I soon ran out of topics related to my sphere of expertise, professional chess. What fascinated me most about chess was the clash of ideas during a game. I assumed most readers felt the same way, and I decided to spend my energy on the games I published. I began to write explanatory paragraphs about the games. Later I inserted my comments between the moves, making a crowded paragraph that saved precious column inches. The readers liked these changes, but the next one was controversial. In January of 1983, I proposed switching from descriptive notation to algebraic notation. Most adult players had grown up with descriptive, and all the major chess columns in the country used descriptive. But young players were familiar mostly with algebraic, as books for beginners used the easier-to-learn language. Chess Life printed some articles in algebraic and others in descriptive, a futile compromise that did not satisfy either side. Almost everyone agreed that algebraic would supplant descriptive. But when? I felt the time was overdue and I didn’t want to saddle younger players with an obsolete system. I had learned from the brouhaha in Massachusetts in the mid1970s, when Chess Horizons adopted algebraic and antagonized the oldtimers in the western half of the state; they broke off and formed their own regional association. This time, the public would vote. About two-thirds of the readers opted for algebraic. I published games in algebraic for a trial period of a month and took another vote. Again, algebraic received a clear majority, and the column made the switch permanently in March. No other subject caused a greater reaction. A few algebraic adherents applauded the change, but most of the letters and calls were harshly negative, accusing me of ignoring tradition, heresy and worse. I heard from more readers than when I announced prizes for predicting the result
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of world championships or when I solicited opinions of the best games of all time. I think the Times was pleased with all the letters to their new columnist. I didn’t mention their tone to my editor. Years later, a New York Times editor called me to ask if readers had accepted algebraic notation. I assured her that algebraic was the modern choice, and Robert Byrne’s influential column eventually switched. Others followed. Vindication!
Tips for Aspiring Columnists Want to write your own chess column, for a newspaper or on the Internet? Here are a few suggestions that may help. 1. Readers will view you as an authority. Take your responsibility seriously. 2. The puzzle is the most important part of a chess column. Try to mix easy, medium and difficult ones. 3. Check your facts. If your name appears on the column, you want readers to learn to trust you. 4. If you make a mistake, print a correction promptly. This is never as good as getting it right the first time, but it’s far superior to ignoring errors. 5. Your audience could range from little kids to senior citizens. Don’t use language that would offend your grandmother. ~Jack Peters
Writing for the Fans After the introduction of algebraic notation, I was comfortable with the column’s appearance. Except for a few tweaks, I kept the same format for the rest of my tenure. And, except for occasional accidents (such as slicing off the h-file in the diagram or deleting the last 20 moves of a game), I could concentrate on the content. I tried to give the readers what they wanted. That meant increased coverage of local clubs and tournaments. Readers wanted to know about upcoming tournaments and they wanted to see their name in the paper if they won a prize. I felt a strong duty to publish local games that would otherwise be neglected. Many sub-standard amateur games contained pretty combinations that qualified as puzzle positions. My friend John Hillery started the practice of offering a $25 best game prize in his weekend tournaments, and
we soon had a steady supply of local games. Over the years, I developed a routine. Every week, I spent much of my time searching for publishable games and entertaining puzzle positions. I spoke regularly to organizers of local and national tournaments. When I had collected enough information for a column, the actual writing went quickly. Getting international results was a challenge in the 1980s. Occasionally there were wire service reports about important events, but they were often written by non-players and filled with errors. I remember being particularly baffled by reports from the 1984 Soviet Union versus the world match in London. As my deadline neared, I desperately called the hotel in London where the players stayed and asked to speak to anyone from the chess tournament. The operator paused a minute before connecting me with someone. I identified myself and asked his name. “This is Campo,” he said. I did not expect to reach the head man, FIDE president Florencio Campomanes, and he seemed equally surprised. But he politely gave me the full results and I made my deadline. I tried the same technique for a later event in France, only to discover how worthless were my two years of highschool French. Today, anyone with access to the Internet can see live broadcasts of games of the best grandmasters. Thus, a columnist’s duties have changed. He not only has to gather the information, he has to explain its significance. For example, when Magnus Carlsen wins a tournament, it’s not enough to report his score and his up-tothe-minute world ranking. A diligent columnist should analyze his games and speculate if he looks more or less like a future world champion. Kasparov and Karpov were public figures. As their careers wound down, I tried to make my readers fans of Kramnik, Anand, Topalov, Carlsen and Nakamura. Any article in a paper with a circulation of around a million was bound to occasionally attract the attention of readers who knew little about chess. I saw this as an opportunity to acquaint them with the greatest chess players, in the same manner that people who do not care about basketball can recognize Shaq or Kobe.
Stating My Opinion I have no illusions why people liked my column. Most were unaware of my good looks and charm. They simply wanted to read about chess, and I was the messenger. I kept myself in the background even when I won tournaments and had to write about myself. In time, though, I realized that I had to speak up on certain issues, particularly the performance of FIDE. When chess offi-
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cials made poor decisions that affected the reputation of the game or the careers of top players, I felt compelled to editorialize. Although I tried to be fair, my reactions were typical of a fan—sympathy for almost all players, contempt for most officials. The Times allowed me to state my opinions and I tried not to abuse their tolerance. I was one of the few defenders of Campomanes when he abruptly halted the first Karpov-Kasparov match in 1985; I still believe that starting a new match, six months later, was the best way to end an embarrassing five-month marathon. And I was one of his few critics when he ordered a Karpov-Timman match as a substitute for the Kasparov-Short match in 1993, a decision that split the chess world and led to 13 years of chaos. At least Campo cared about chess. My harshest criticism was reserved for his successor, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Newspapers use mild code words to express stronger sentiment. A “frank” discussion between diplomats means an unresolved argument. To describe Ilyumzhinov, I had to consult Times editors for acceptable terms. We finally agreed on “bizarre.”
West in Buena Park. Between rounds, I wrote the wrapup of the match and the following update for my Sunday column: “The exhibition match between Garry Kasparov and Deep Blue in Philadelphia has generated more publicity for chess than anything since Bobby Fischer’s return in 1992. Unfortunately, our wonderful game has been reduced to serving as a benchmark for the progress of computers. Future generations may benefit from the new knowledge of computer design; at the moment, though, chess is suffering. Its artistic component no longer seems important, and the worth of our centuries of tradition decreases daily. “Kasparov’s 4-2 victory seems beside the point, as Deep Blue has demonstrated that it can play at or beyond the level of Kasparov in fairly ordinary positions. How sad that chess can be conquered by mere calculation.” When I wrote those words, I was truly frightened. But one cannot live in fear. By the start of the 1997 rematch, I was convinced that brute force could not overcome human ingenuity. Deep Blue’s second victory caught me by surprise, again.
Stop the Presses!
I devoted more time to Bobby Fischer’s 1992 comeback than to any other subject. I was pleased when the Times agreed to print daily reports about his controversial match against Boris Spassky, but their unexpected decision to launch the “Times ChessPhone” led to my most exciting, and busiest, two months. The “ChessPhone” was actually two separate phone numbers that readers could call, for a small charge, to hear my voice explaining the strategy of the game or the moves, in algebraic notation. The no-frills format found an audience. Hundreds of people called every day. A local radio station, KROQ, wanted to interview me. When I declined, they broadcast that day’s recording and made fun of it, which was probably better publicity for chess. When the score reached 9-5, I convinced the Times to publish a 72-page booklet about the match. Fortunately, the next three games were drawn, giving me time to finish most of the writing before Fischer scored his clinching tenth victory. I work in spurts, usually of four hours or less. At the conclusion of the match, though, I spent 28 hours straight at a Times computer so that our book, The 1992 Rematch, would be the first published on the match. The “Special Projects” person for the Times told me that she would consider the booklet a success if the Times sold all 1,500 copies at $6 apiece within six months. We sold more than 1,000 in the first month and beat her deadline easily. In the rush, I had neglected to negoti-
Writing a weekly column requires dependability more than quick reactions. There are few emergencies. However, there was one time I felt like a real journalist. It was Saturday, February 10, 1996. I was home, celebrating my birthday, when I received a frantic call from my editor. “Jack, we need you to write a chess story. The world champion lost to a computer.” Young readers may not appreciate the shock of those words. At the time, the best programs had just reached the level of an “ordinary” grandmaster. They had achieved a few upsets, especially in faster games, but they seemed a long way from Garry Kasparov’s class. Like most masters, I expected Kasparov to win the six-game match comfortably. In fact, I didn’t even consider it the most important story of the week. The women’s world championship, where Susan Polgar was trouncing Xie Jun, seemed more significant. That perception changed when Kasparov lost the first game. To me, the Times’ request for a chess story seemed as unexpected as the result. I had tried for years to increase chess coverage, with little success. Now they wanted me to write! I got the moves of the game and wrote a story that appeared on the front page of the newspaper the next morning. The Times loaned me a primitive laptop, with an achingly slow modem, so I could submit reports on all six games. The match finished the following Saturday, when I was playing in the U.S. Amateur Team
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ate my fee. I asked for $2,000 and she offered $750. We settled for $900. Not until after publication did I learn the Times’ motivation for the project. It had nothing to do with chess or Fischer. The company wanted to test the public’s willingness to pay for information. In the last week of the match, we added an advertisement for the book to my recording. The Times was most interested in learning if people would stay on the line (at 50 cents per minute) to hear an ad.
A Changing Business In the 1970s, almost every major newspaper had a weekly chess column. Some were written by titled players—Kashdan in the Los Angeles Times, Robert Byrne in the New York Times, George Koltanowski in the San Francisco Chronicle, Arthur Bisguier in the Christian Science Monitor. Later Larry Evans, Andy Soltis, Lev Alburt and Lubomir Kavalek wrote regular columns. Today, there are fewer newspaper columns, and Soltis and Susan Polgar are the only titled columnists. Some chess coverage has shifted from print to the Internet. Readers benefit from faster transmission of chess information and the ability to replay games online in a Java viewer. Are print columns dying? I believe so, and although I consider the change both positive and unstoppable, I have some qualms about the reliability of online sites. In their attempts to grab your attention, they often resort to publishing rumors and gossip. In contrast, newspapers employ copy editors who review all articles and try to eliminate unsubstantiated reports and libelous statements. Newspapers print retractions of errors, while websites generally delete mistakes and pretend they never happened. There are financial concerns too. During my span at the Times, the editorial staff was reduced from 1,400 employees to less than 700 by layoffs and buyouts. I used to joke that I kept my job because the executives did not realize they had a chess columnist. Alas, they found me! Can a grandmaster make a decent salary from an online column? If newspapers are unwilling to pay for a knowledgeable chess source, I am not optimistic that online columnists will fare better. Root for Kavalek. After the Washington Post dropped his column, he began writing online for the Huffington Post on the web. His fate may foretell the future. My future is also uncertain, a normal situation for a chess pro. I have always held multiple jobs in chess so that I would not be dependent on the whims of any employer. My current favorite is teaching two “Chess and Critical Thinking” classes at University of Southern California (USC). I hope to add a third class in the Fall 2011 semester. Watch out for “Professor Peters!”
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The McDonnell - La Bourdonnais Match Morphy and His Rivals on Their Great Predecessors BY NEIL BRENNEN
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Giuoco Piano (C54) Louis Charles Mahe De La Bourdonnais Alexander McDonnell Match, London (29), 1834 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 d6
[ANDERSSEN] The superior move 4. ... Nf6 was not in vogue. [MORPHY] We have, in a note to one of the preceding contests, taken occasion to remind the student that 4. ... Nf6 is here the correct reply. 4. ... d6 enables the first player to obtain the better game through the establishment of his pawns in the center. [PAULSEN] 4. ... Nf6 is the best defense.
instance is to save the move d3-d4 for a more favorable occasion, also to throw up the b-pawn so as to displace the inimical ... Nc6, and, if possible, thereby winning the pawn. [PAULSEN] 5. d4 is more attacking. [MORPHY] 5. d4 was the coup juste, and properly followed up, would have given him a slightly superior position. 5. ... Nf6 6. b4 Bb6 7. a4 a6 8. b5 Ne7 9. h3 Ng6 10. Qe2
[ANDERSSEN] Designing afterwards to play d3-d4. 10. ... Be6 11. Na3 0 -0
[ANDERSSEN] 11. ... Bxc4 would not have advanced Black’s game any.
5. d3
[ANDERSSEN] This move, instead of 5. d4, is more generally played when Black has played 4. ... Nf6. The object in the present 30
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[ANDERSSEN] Very risky. [MORPHY] The style of
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play adopted by Labourdonnais in the game before us cannot be commended. It is far too bold and reckless to be ventured upon with an adversary of equal force, and, as in this instance, generally results in defeat. 12. ... d5 13. Ba2 dxe4 14. dxe4 Bxa2
[PAULSEN] We should have preferred 14. ... Nd7 since the move made enabled White to bring his rook on a1 into play speedily. 15. Rxa2 Nd7 16. Nc4 Re8
[ANDERSSEN] This is played for two reasons, e.g.: 1. to play ... Nc5; 2. to play ... Nf4. If then Bxf4 exf4 and the rook has a strong position. 17. h4 Nc5 18. Rd2 Qc8 19. Rd5
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orgotten. Such is the fate bestowed
on the series of six matches between Alexander McDonnell and Louis De La Bourdonnais played in London during the summer of 1834. Yet they were arguably the best chessplayers in England and France at that time, and they played brilliant chess against each other. Not perfect chess; the six matches totaled 85 games, and there were errors and miscues aplenty. Howard Staunton commented in his annotations to their twenty-first encounter, “It seems utterly impossible for either player to save the game!” But the Englishman and the Frenchman gave their all to the match, and when La Bourdonnais won, despite the lopsided score in his favor, it was felt all chessplayers were victors. The games were called “beautiful models of chess strategy” by Paul Morphy. William Napier avowed he played through the games every year. The chess writer G.H. Diggle described their games as “rather like crossing the Atlantic in stormy weather, or at best choppy seas with deceitful calms.” The Evans Gambit was introduced in their match, and it could be said the modern tradition of opening books following actual play instead of some hypothetical model was born with George Walker’s book on the games. The games were considered models of best play for several generations of chessplayers. Just as the games of these matches are now forgotten by contemporary chessplayers, so, sadly, is the work of their early annotators. The La Bourdonnais-
McDonnell games from the first received extensive coverage in the chess press, and the tradition of great players annotating them was established by chess editor Howard Staunton in the first three volumes of The Chess Player’s Chronicle in the 1840s. Staunton managed to make his way through the entire set of 85 games in his magazine. Later annotators such as Paul Morphy and Louis Paulsen would attempt to repeat this feat, but fall short. In Morphy’s case, his attempt was in the New York Ledger; during his year as chess editor in 1859 and 1860, where he annotated 35 of the games. Morphy’s notes have been reprinted a number of times over the century and a half since they first saw print. Most recently they appeared in a 1996 booklet, edited by Nick Pope, collecting all of Morphy’s New York Ledger chess columns, and in 2003 the columns began to appear online at ChessCafe.com. Louis Paulsen attempted to annotate the entire series for his chess column in the Chicago Sunday Leader in 1859, but broke off by summer of that year, after his return to his home in Dubuque, Iowa. In comparison to Morphy’s, Paulsen’s notes are less detailed, explaining fewer points about the course of play. Paulsen, later in his chess career, developed a reputation as an eminent chess theorist; however, this was based on his play, and not on his writing. By all public accounts a laconic man, he also was writing in English, a second language for him. Despite this, Paulsen successfully annotated 15 games for his Leader column,
and was praised in the contemporary press for his efforts. Adolf Anderssen’s notes were written for the Schachfreunde, a magazine begun by Dufresne in 1862. The chess column of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin translated ten of the twelve games annotated by Anderssen. It is these English translations that appear below. Curiously enough, the German master chose only wins by the Englishman as subject for his notes, even though the Frenchman La Bourdonnais won the series of matches. Coincidence, no doubt. Even though they never completed their annotational marathon, Paulsen’s, Anderssen’s, and Morphy’s “run” of game notes were well-received by the chessplayers of their day. The trio’s work still reads well, although contemporary analysts of flesh and silicon will no doubt improve on some aspects. Having three of the best players in the world annotating what they considered masterpieces of chess played by “their great predecessors” is a rare treat, and publishing their notes cheek by jowl allows for comparison and contrast of their playing and writing styles. As with any writer, annotation can be as much an insight into the writer as it is into the writer’s subject. Of the 85 played between La Bourdonnais and McDonnell, the three below are the only ones to have each been annotated by Morphy, Paulsen, and Anderssen. To our knowledge, Paulsen’s and Anderssen’s annotations have not seen the light since first appearing in newspapers 14 decades ago.
19. ... Nxa4
20. ... Nf4
[ANDERSSEN] If 31. Kf3 he is mated in four moves.
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[PAULSEN] 20. Nfxe5 followed on 20. ... Nxc3 by 21. Qf3 would have been stronger play.
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[MORPHY] Well played; Black must now win the Exchange. To have taken the c-pawn with the other knight would have been bad play. Suppose: 20. ... Nxc3 21. Qd3 Nxd5 22. hxg6 Nf6 23. gxf7+ Kxf7 24. Qb3 and must win. 21. Bxf4 Nxc3 22. Qd3 Nxd5 23. Qxd5 exf4 24. Ng5 Re7 25. h6 g6 26. Nxb6
[ANDERSSEN] In order to open the d4-square for the queen. 26. ... cxb6 27. Qd4 Qf8
[ANDERSSEN] Black might have played 27. ... f6. Then if 28. Qxb6 (or 28. Qd5+), White would obviously lose the game in a canter or obtain a very unpleasant position. 28. Qf6 Rd7 29. Ke2 Rad8 30. e5 Rd2+ 31. Kf1
31. ... Rxf2+
[PAULSEN] This forces the game. [MORPHY] Very well played; this sacrifice forces the game. 32. Kxf2
[ANDERSSEN] Unfortunately White is compelled to accept this great gift, as 32. Kg1 would avail him naught. 32. ... Qc5+ 33. Kg2 Rd2+ 34. Kh3 Qe3+ 35. Nf3
[PAULSEN] Evidently White’s only move to prolong the game. [ANDERSSEN] Through this sacrifice White is enabled to escape the checks, and as he has the black king in close quarters he has a chance for a draw. [MOR-
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History PHY] If 35. Kh4 Qg3 mate. 35. ... Qxf3+ 36. Kh4 Qxh1+ 37. Kg5
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37. ... Kf8
5. Qe2 Ng8
[MORPHY] Compulsory. Had Black now played 5. ... d5, he would evidently have lost a piece, as White would have captured 6. exf6 and on Black’s 6. ... Qxe2+ (his best move) would have retaken 7. Bxe2. 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. c3 d6 8. cxd4 Bg4 9. Bb5 d5 10. Nc3 Qe6 11. h3 Bxf3 12. Qxf3 0-0-0
[ANDERSSEN] By this move Black gives up the f- pawn, as White takes the Nc6, etc. On account of White’s advanced e-pawn, it was important to keep the f-pawn, therefore it would have been better for Black to have played 12. ... Bb4. 13. Bxc6 Qxc6
[MORPHY] The following line of play, indicated by another commentator, would have been far more expeditious: 37. ... Qxh6+ 38. Kxh6 Rh2+ 39. Kg5 h6+ 40. Kxf4 Rf2+ 41. Ke4 Rxf6 42. exf6 a5, winning. 38. Qh8+ Ke7 39. Qf6+ Ke8 40. Qh8+ Kd7 41. e6+
[ANDERSSEN] Compelling the pawn to retake, as the king is evidently unable to do so except at the expense of the rook. 41. ... fxe6 42. Qg7+ Kd6 43. Qf8+ Kc7 44. Qxf4+ Rd6
[ANDERSSEN] and wins. 45. Qf7+ Kc8 46. Qg8+ Rd8 47. Qxh7 Qd5+
[PAULSEN] A lost move as the sequel shows. 48. Kh4 Qh1+ 49. Kg5 Rd5+ 50. Kf6 Qf3+ 51. Kxe6 Qe4+ 52. Kf6 Qe5+ 53. Kf7 Rd7+ 54. Kf8 Qf6+, White resigned.
Bishop’s Opening (C24) Alexander McDonnell Louis Charles Mahe De La Bourdonnais Match, London (30), 1834 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d4
[MORPHY] 3. Nf3 is now generally preferred at this point, and leads to an interesting game. Black’s reply is 3. ... Nxe4 (Should Black decline the capture of the e-pawn and play 3. ... Nc6, the opening is resolved to the Two Knights’ Game, White’s rejoinder being 4. Ng5 or better, perhaps, 4. d4.)—If the former be adopted, 4. Nc3, a move first brought in vogue by Mr. Boden, undoubtedly the strongest English player of the present day, affords a scope for positions of peculiar interest. 3. ... exd4 4. e5 Qe7
[MORPHY] A bad move, resulting in the loss of time and position. 4. ... d5, Black’s accepted play, would have given him the better opening. [ANDERSSEN] This move is
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[MORPHY] Surely 13. ... bxc6 would have been far better. The uncovering of his king was a matter of small consequence compared to the loss of the valuable f-pawn and the “passing” of his adversary’s advanced center pawn. The loss of the game may be ascribed to the heedless move here made by La Bourdonnais.
23. Rf3 Rfg8 24. Qe1 Kb8
[ANDERSSEN] Expecting that Black would play 24. ... g5, then 25. fxg5 Rxg5 26. Bd2 Rg7 (26. ... Nxd4 would not do, on account of 27. Rf6) 27. Qf1 Rf7 (if 27. ... Rhg8 then 28. g4 etc.) 28. Qf2 with a good game. 25. Qd2 Rh7 26. Qd3 Rhg7 27. Bd2
[MORPHY] Preventing the threatened advance of the g-pawn. 27. ... a6
[ANDERSSEN] He would have done better by playing 27. ... Qb6. 28. b4 Qb6 29. Bc3
[MORPHY] This bishop was well-posted, and should not have been withdrawn from the diagonal it occupied. 29. Rc5, as suggested by Mr. Walker, would have done White better service. 29. ... Ng3 30. a4 Ne4 31. b5 g5
[MORPHY] Black now gains an opening on the adverse King, but his attack fails, and the strength of White’s passed center pawns becomes irresistible.
14. Qxf7
32. f5 g4 33. hxg4 Rxg4 34. Rc2 h3
[PAULSEN] Instead of this we should have played 14. 0-0 and if Black would have moved 14. ... f6, played 15. Bf4, preparatory to an attack on the queenside.
[ANDERSSEN] Intending, through the sacrifice of the pawn, to play ... Rg3. [MORPHY] Labourdonnais’ management of the latter part of this game is very ingenious, but the crushing force of McDonnell’s pawn tells heavily through this termination.
14. ... Bb4 15. Bd2 Ne7 16. 0-0 Rdf8 17. Qh5
[ANDERSSEN] White does not snap at the pawn bait 17. Qxg7, which would bring his queen under the batter y of the adverse rooks. 17. ... Nf5 18. a3 Bxc3 19. Bxc3
[ANDERSSEN] 19. bxc3 would evidently block the important c-file. 19. ... g6 20. Qd1 h5 21. Rc1 Qe6 22. f4
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22. ... h4
[ANDERSSEN] It is very strange why the move ... Ne3 was considered by neither party, as the reply 23. Qa4 would be harmless. [PAULSEN] Black’s proper play was 22. ... Ne3, which would have given him the superiority.
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[MORPHY] Very well played. 37. ... Qh6
[ANDERSSEN] As the queen can go to no other spot, White is enabled to save his piece. Had the queen gone to 37. ... Qa7, then White should have played 38. e6 and Black, after winning the piece, would not have been able to resist the adverse pawns. [MORPHY] 37. ... Rxd3 would have won a piece, but would not have saved the game. Suppose: 38. axb6 Nxc3 (38. ... Rxc3 39. Rxc3 Nxc3 40. e6 [best] 40. ... Ne4 [best] 41. e7 Nf6 [best] 42. g4 Kc8 [best] 43. bxa6 [best]. The line of play beginning with White’s
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43rd move is the only road to victory. Should he move 43. g5, Black would draw by ... cxb6, and on 44. gxf6 Kd7. We recommend this study to the student’s attention; it will amply repay perusal. 43. ... bxa6 [best] 44. b7+ [best]—Here again, should White incautiously advance his pawn to g5, Black would secure a drawn battle by ... cxb6, and moving his king to d7 on White’s capturing his knight. 44. ... Kxb7 45. g5 Ne8—The advance of the f-pawn now forces the game, the black king having been removed one square by the sacrifice of the b-pawn. 46. f6, winning.) 39. Rxc3 Rxc3 40. f6 and will easily queen one of his pawns. These variations contain a number of others which we must omit, after commending them to the patient study of amateurs. 38. Bd2 Qh3 39. Qf1 Rg8 40. f6 Qh5
[ANDERSSEN] By this move Black prepares his last chance, ... Ng3. 41. f7 Rf8 42. e6 Ng3 43. Qf3 Qh1+ 44. Kf2 Ne4+ 45. Ke2 Qb1 46. e7 Qxb5+ 47. Qd3 Ng3+ 48. Kd1, Black resigned.
[MORPHY] This game is finely played throughout by McDonnell. His play in these matches, unfortunately, does not appear to have been as uniformly sustained as that of his great competitor. King’s Gambit Accepted, Muzio Gambit (C37) Alexander McDonnell Louis Charles Mahe De La Bourdonnais Match, London (35), 1834 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. Nc3
[ANDERSSEN] This was McDonnell’s favorite mode of prosecuting the attack. It has been proved, however, not to be so strong as 5. 0-0. [MORPHY] A variation of the Muzio for which we are indebted to McDonnell’s inventive genius. It is not, when properly met, as advantageous for the first player as the more customary moves of 5. 0-0 or 5. d4; but may well be adopted for variety’s sake, and will be found productive of highly interesting positions. 5. ... gxf3 6. Qxf3 Qf6
[PAULSEN] We prefer 6. ... Bh6. [MORPHY] This is far from being a good move. The coup juste at this point, as afterwards recommended by La Bourdonnais himself, is 6. ... d5. White’s best play is 7. Bxd5, whereupon Black follows with 7. ... c6 , and will be enabled to speedily develop his forces and maintain his numerical superiority. 7. Nd5 Qe5 8. c3 Bh6 9. d4 Qd6 10. e5 Qc6 11. Bb5 Qg6 12. Nxc7+ Kd8 13. Nxa8 Ne7 14. 0-0 Rg8
[ANDERSSEN] This move is of great importance, as it threatens to form an attack on the
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g-pawn, which is only guarded by the queen. 15. Bd3 Qg7 16. b4
[MORPHY] The purport of this and the subsequent advance of the b-pawn is to liberate the confined knight. 16. ... Ng6
[ANDERSSEN] Compelling White to exchange, thereby bringing the queen to this important square again. 17. Bxg6 Qxg6 18. b5 d6
[ANDERSSEN] Black cannot hinder the advance of the adverse b-pawn; for, if 18. ... b6, White throws up his a-pawn: 19. a4. 19. b6 a6 20. exd6
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20. ... Nc6
[ANDERSSEN] Intending to play ... Bg4, Black does therefore not retake the d-pawn. 21. d7 Bxd7 22. Nc7 Bg4 23. Qd5+ Kc8 24. Bxf4
[ANDERSSEN] By this move White loses a piece. [MORPHY] This ill-conceived move loses White a piece, and but for the strength of his pawns, would have cost him the game. [PAULSEN] By this move White loses a piece; he should have played 24. Rf2. 24. ... Be6 25. Nxe6 fxe6 26. Qf3 Bxf4 27. Rae1 e5 28. Kh1
[ANDERSSEN] To drive away the bishop by g2-g3. Had White played 28. dxe5 Black would have retaken 28. ... Bxe5 (if 28. ... Nxe5 Black loses the bishop by 29. Qh3+). 28. ... Qh6 29. Qh3+
[MORPHY] Very well played. Although Black has two pieces for a rook, the strength of White’s pawns and general position more than counterbalance the inferiority. 29. ... Qxh3 30. gxh3 Bd2 31. Rd1 Bxc3 32. d5 Ne7
[ANDERSSEN] Evidently the only square to which the knight could go with safety. 33. Rf7
[MORPHY] White might have won the bishop and knight for a rook and pawn by moving 33.
Rc1. The play selected instead will be found much more decisive in its results. 33. ... Bb4 34. d6 Nc6 35. Rc7+ Kb8 36. Rxh7 e4 37. Rh4 e3 38. Re4 Bc5 39. d7 Rd8 40. h4 Bxb6 41. h5 Kc7
[ANDERSSEN] To drive away the rook and play ... Bd4. 42. h6 e2
[MORPHY] The only move to prolong the game. 43. Rxe2 Bd4 44. h7 Kxd7 45. Rg2
[ANDERSSEN] By this move White wins the bpawn, as it become necessary for Black to play ... Rh8. 45. ... Rh8 46. Rg7+ Kd6 47. Rxb7 Kc5 48. Kg2 Nd8 49. Rd7 Ne6 50. h4 Kc6 51. R7xd4 Nxd4 52. Rxd4
[ANDERSSEN] And wins eventually by the pawns. 52. ... Rxh7 53. Kg3 Kc5 54. Rd2 a5 55. Kg4 a4
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56. Rd3
[MORPHY] 56. h5 was the correct play, and would have shortened the contest. The game was protracted to one hundred moves, McDonnell not conducting the termination as well as the earlier stages of the partie. 56. ... Rb7 57. h5 Rb4+ 58. Kg3 Rb1 59. Rd2 Rg1+ 60. Rg2 Rh1 61. Rh2 Rg1+ 62. Kh4 Rg8 63. h6
[MORPHY] And White won the game. 63. ... Kb4 64. Kh5 Ka3 65. h7 Rb8 66. Kg5 Rb5+ 67. Kf4 Rb8 68. Ke4 Re8+ 69. Kd3 Rd8+ 70. Kc2 Rh8 71. Kb1 Kb4 72. Rh4+ Kc3 73. Rh3+ Kc4 74. Kb2 Kb4 75. a3+ Kc4 76. Rh4+ Kb5 77. Kc3 Rc8+ 78. Kb2 Rh8 79. Rb4+ Ka5 80. Rb7 Ka6 81. Rg7 Ka5 82. Kc3 Rc8+ 83. Kd4 Rh8 84. Rg5+ Kb6 85. Rh5 Kc6 86. Kc4 Kb6 87. Kb4 Kc6 88. Kxa4 Kb6 89. Rh6+ Kc5 90. Ka5 Ra8+ 91. Ra6 Rb8 92. a4 Rc8 93. Ra7 Rb8 94. Rc7+ Kd6 95. Rc1 Ra8+ 96. Kb5 Rb8+ 97. Ka6 Ra8+ 98. Kb7 Rh8 99. Rh1, Black resigned.
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London 2010
Fighting Chess In London Town
An innovative format produces exciting, aggressive chess at the 2010 London Chess Classic with two-time U.S. Champion Hikaru Nakamura firmly in the mix. By IM Greg Shahade | Photography by Ray Morris-Hill
had never watched a high-level chess tournament before, and so I used the 2010 London Chess Classic as an excuse to take a ten-day vacation to London in early December. The Classic seemed like it would be a good tournament to observe, as the eight-player field was full of interesting players such as GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Viswanathan Anand, and our own GM Hikaru Nakamura, and the organizers mandated fighting chess via the use of the “Sofia rules” disallowing quick
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draws. Further, the scoring system was geared towards encouraging wins (three points for a win, one point for a draw). The main sticking point for critics is the unusual scoring system, as there were many criticisms by both fans and highlyranked players. The win-heavy format allows someone with a traditionally lower score to finish ahead of someone with a traditionally higher score. For example, if one player has 4 wins and 3 losses (+1 result for 12 points), they would finish ahead of
someone with 2 wins and 5 draws (+2 result for 11 points). In fact, GM Magnus Carlsen was in prime position to win the tournament with a lower traditional score than his opposition, but in the end the traditional scores were even, and Carlsen ended up winning due to his larger number of wins. GMs Carlsen, Anand and Luke McShane all had +2 results, however Carlsen had four wins, a draw and two losses (13 points), compared to Anand and McShane’s 2 wins and 5 draws (11 points). uschess.org
Clockwise from top left: World Champion GM Viswanathan Anand, GM Vladimir Kramnik, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM David Howell, GM Luke McShane, GM Michael Adams.
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London 2010 My opinion on the scoring system is that it’s a great thing to try. I am not sure that it should replace the traditional scoring system, but I find that in the world of toplevel chess, many tournaments are simply carbon copies of each other. They have the same rules, the same format, and mostly the same players. It adds a lot of spice and energy to use some different formats and scoring systems from time to time, and I think it’s counterproductive to criticize a tournament for trying to do something slightly different from the norm. Please note that the “norm” in chess has not put the game that we love on ESPN on a regular basis, or anywhere remotely close to it, and so I always find it a bit strange when people defend it with such vigor. Once a format is created which brings chess into the public limelight and reward players outside of the top 10 with very healthy salaries, then I will take more seriously the attempts to defend it as the only acceptable method to run a chess tournament. In any case, the tournament had a great deal of fighting chess, much to the delight of the fans. It was another solid performance for the top American chessplayer in the world, GM Hikaru Nakamura, who finished with a plus one score. However first I will look at some play from the tournament winner and demonstrate some of the differences that I believe the scoring system creates, and why I find it completely fair that Carlsen should have been considered the sole winner of the event. Symmetrical English (A37) GM Luke McShane (FIDE 2645, ENG) GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2802, NOR) 2nd London Chess Classic, London (1), 12.08.2010
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9. Nxd4
After this move, both ... Bd7 and ... Nxd4 are considered very close to equal, however Black’s winning chances are very small. I suspect that Carlsen’s decision to make a risky move (9. ... Ne5) in order to keep some dynamism in the position was inspired by the format, thus resulting in a more interesting and dou-
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ble-edged game for the fans. While Carlsen ended up losing the game, it was clear that he was going for such complications while other players who finished near the top played a bit more “solidly” at times. A good example of this is the Berlin defense (played often by Kramnik), which gives Black very low winning chances, and in an event with this type of scoring system is probably less strong than in a traditional scoring system. Luck In Chess There are a lot of chess purists out there who want to make sure that chess events are as skill-based as possible, with as little room for luck or random fluctuation as can be. Unfortunately there is an event that occurs before every chess tournament that is purely luckbased—the draw for pairings/colors. Our hometown hero, GM Hikaru Nakamura, had what seemed like nightmarish pairings. He received four blacks out of seven games and earned the pleasure of starting the event with the black pieces against GM Anand and GM Vladimir Kramnik, with the black pieces against GM Carlsen coming in round four. No matter how strong you are, this is going to be tough to overcome. The good news is that the London Classic organizers did their best to equalize the luck factor by making the very first tiebreak “number of blacks.” This means that if you were unfortunate enough to receive four blacks while your opponent received four whites, and you tied for first, you would automatically win on tiebreaks. At the highest level of chess having the white pieces is a huge advantage. Without such tiebreaks in place, I believe that the most important moment of many high level events doesn’t even take place over the board but instead at the opening draw, as for someone like Kramnik to have to yield an extra white to Anand, gives him a very significant disadvantage in his chances of winning the tournament. In my opinion, every top-level round robin with 12 players or less should use “number of blacks” as the primary tiebreaker in order to equalize the significant advantage that having an extra white produces. In any case, while the pairings looked bad on paper for Nakamura, he showed why he is a new member of the world’s top 10 by scoring an amazing 1½/2 in his first two rounds. First he fought tooth and nail to secure a 74-move draw with the black pieces against GM Anand after a dreadful opening. Then in round two he faced off in a situation that many would consider impossible to win; black against the solid GM Kramnik.
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E20) GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2791, RUS) GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2741, USA) 2nd London Chess Classic, London (2), 12.09.2010 1. Nf3
This was Hikaru's 23rd birthday, and as a reward he gets to face 1. Nf3 from GM Kramnik. 1. ... Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. g3 c5 5. Bg2 0-0 6. 0-0 d6 7. d4 Bxc3 8. bxc3 Qe7 9. dxc5 dxc5 10. Ne5 Qc7 11. Bf4 Nh5 12. Qd2
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Giving Nakamura a more attractive birthday present ... the opportunity to win a piece with 12. ... g5. Most fans watching couldn’t quite figure out where White’s compensation was, but Kramnik definitely had some chances to make things difficult for Black. It was certainly an uncharacteristic decision by the usually solid Kramnik. This change in the nature of the game was very good news for Nakamura as this type of imbalanced position suits his style a lot more and puts Kramnik under a bit of psychological pressure that he’s not used to, especially with the white pieces. When you are down a piece, even with sufficient compensation, one or two small mistakes can mean the end of your initiative and a sure loss. In his usual type of position with the white pieces (i.e. one in which he has not sacrificed a piece on move 12) a few small mistakes from Kramnik just means he will draw. 12. ... g5! 13. Bxg5 Qxe5 14. Rad1
The strange sequence 14. g4 Ng7 15. Bd8!? was being discussed as White’s best option, with the main idea being to take away the c7-square from the black queen, then trapping it with f2-f4. A possible continuation is 15. ... Nc6 16. f4 Rxd8 17. Qxd8+ Nxd8 18. fxe5 Bd7 although quite honestly, this position seems totally OK for Black to me. 14. ... f6
Now Black just goes about slowly getting his pieces out and defusing the White initiative.
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London 2010 15. Bh6 Ng7 16. Bf4 Qh5 17. Bd6 Re8 18. Qf4 Nd7 19. g4 Qf7 20. Rd3 e5 21. Qh6 Qg6 22. Qxg6 hxg6 23. Be4 Kf7 24. f4 exf4 25. Bd5+ Ne6 26. Bxf4 Nb6 27. Be5 Nxd5 28. cxd5 Nf8 29. Rxf6+ Kg8 30. Bd6 Kg7 31. Rf4 g5 32. Rf2 b6 33. Rdf3 Ng6 34. Rf7+ Kh6 35. h3 Ba6 36. R2f6 Bxe2 37. Be7 Bc4 38. Rd6 Bxd5 39. Bxg5+ Kxg5 40. Rxd5+ Kh4
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the elite tournaments for only a short time, yet his results have been quite good. With more experience and confidence, his results should only improve. The Turning Point Carlsen began the tournament with an anemic 1/3. With a standard scoring system his chances to come back and win after such a start would be virtually nil. However, with a premium being given to winning games, his uncompromising play always kept him in the running. The problem was that after getting back up to +1 with fourth and fifth round wins over Nakamura and United Kingdom-based GM David Howell, Carlsen was facing the black pieces against Kramnik and was in huge trouble. Most onlookers gave him almost no chance to survive ...
After40....Kh4
Black has been in some time pressure for the past ten moves, and while he’s done a decent job of simplifying things, his king is still in some danger. This allowed Kramnik one last incredible chance to survive: 41. Rf3?
He had to play 41. Kg2! Re2+ (41. ... Re5 42. Rxe5 Nxe5 43. Rf5 Nxg4 44. hxg4 Kxg4 45. Rf7 and White should have enough activity to draw) 42. Kf3 Ne5+ 43. Rxe5!! Rxe5 44. Kf4! and despite being up a clear rook, Black cannot hold onto the rook and defend against Rh7 checkmate.
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Supposedly 69. g5 is winning, but the game is already a lot more complex then it should be. 69. ... hxg5 70. g3 Kd4 71. Kg4 Ke3 72. Kxg5 Kf3 73. Kh4 g6 74. Bf7 g5+ 75. Kh3 Kf2 76. Kg4 Kg2 77. Ba2 Kf2 78. Bd5—a nice triangulation, and the king cannot keep an eye on the g3-pawn. 69. ... Ke3 70. Kh4 Kf2 71. Bd5 g6 72. Kh3 g5 73. Kh2 Kf1 74. Be6 Kf2 75. Bc4 Ke3 76. Kg3 Kd4 77. Be6 Ke3 78. Kh2 Kf2 79. Bc4 Ke3 80. Kg1 Kf4 81. Be6 Ke5 82. Bb3 Kf4 83. Be6 Ke5 84. Bb3 Kf4 85. Be6 Ke5 86. Bb3, Draw agreed.
After this gift, Carlsen just had to win his game against GM Nigel Short in order to clinch a tournament victory. Nigel was in relatively poor form in this event, with just 1/6 going into the final round and so Magnus had to be happy about his chances ...
After61....Rc5
41. ... Re5
Now it was just a mop-up job for Nakamura and he finished the game off with relative ease. 42. Rxe5 Nxe5 43. Rf5 Nd3 44. Kh2 Rh8 45. a4 Rh6 46. Kg2 a5 47. Kf3 Nb2 48. Kf4 Nxa4 49. c4 Nc3 50. Ke3 a4 51. Kd3 Nd1 52. Rf8 Kxh3 53. g5 Rd6+ 54. Ke4 Kg4, White resigned.
A monumental victory for the surging Nakamura. After seeing the 23-year-old Nakamura drawing and beating two of the top players in the world, you start to realize just how great the potential is for our numberone-rated player. In my opinion it’s extremely clear that Nakamura has the best chance to be the first American toprated player in the world since Bobby Fischer. With Carlsen around it’s always going to be tough to get to the number one spot, but a top 2-5 ranking should be expected at some point not so far in the future, and with that a legitimate chance to win the world championship title. Don’t forget that Nakamura has been playing in
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62. ... Kxd6 63. Ne4+ Kc6 64. Nxc5 Kxc5 65. Kf2 Kd4 66. Kf3 Kd3 67. g4 Kd2 68. Be6 Kd3 69. Kg3?!
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62. Rxd6+?!
Kramnik fell victim to the pressure to relieve the tension. This small little tactical operation forces an endgame where White has an extra piece, and at a glance it seems like White should be able to win somehow, but in practice it turned out not to be so simple. White’s best choice was to keep pieces on the board and try something like 62. Rd3. The move Kramnik played is a bit risky because if there is no win to be found, White will have no chance to drum up any further play, and the game will simply fizzle into a draw. With game-extending options such as Rd3, Black will have to dodge a lot more bullets before getting the draw. Kramnik is one of the top players in the world, and I’m sure his instincts and analysis told him that the endgame with bishop versus king should be an easy win, and when you are as strong as Kramnik, you are generally going to follow your instincts ... but from a practical standpoint it was a poor decision unless he was 100% sure that he had a win.
French Defense (C10) GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2802, NOR) GM Nigel Short (FIDE 2680, ENG) 2nd London Chess Classic, London (7), 12.15.2010 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Nf3 Be7 6. Bc4 Ngf6 7. Nxf6+ Nxf6 8. 0-0 0-0 9. Ne5 c5 10. dxc5 Qxd1 11. Rxd1 Bxc5
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Many lower-rated players feel that the best way to draw higher-rated players is to simply trade a bunch of pieces and
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draw the endgame. Unfortunately this strategy often has no basis in reality. While the position may look equal, White has one major plus, as it’s very hard to develop the bishop on c8. If Black cannot develop this bishop, then the rook on a8 is stranded as well. Watch as Carlsen masterfully executes a plan based on this drawback of Black’s position. 12. Be2 Ne4 13. Nd3 Be7 14. Be3 h6?!
Better is 14. ... Bd7, but unfortunately Black still can’t develop the bishop so easily because of 15. Bf3 Bc6 16. Ne5. His best then would be 15. Bf3 Nd6 16. Bc5 with a very unpleasant position for Black; 14. ... b6!? I believe that this was Black’s best chance, trying to develop the bishop as quickly as possible. Probably 15. Ne5 is the best way to fight for an advantage but Black still remains healthy after this move. 15. a4 a5
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Black still has no effective way to develop the c8- bishop. 16. g3 Rd8 17. Ne5 Nf6 18. Nc4
Now the knight heads to the b6-square. 18. ... Rxd1+ 19. Rxd1 Nd5 20. Nb6 Nxe3
Alternatively, 20. ... Nxb6 21. Bxb6 keeps Black alive, but the bishop on c8 and the rook on a8 leave an unenviable defensive task. 21. fxe3 Rb8 22. Kf2 e5
Black is happy to give up a pawn to finally get his bishop in the action. 23. Rd5 Be6 24. Rxa5 Rd8 25. Bd3!
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One of the hometown heroes, GM Nigel Short
Bd8 33. b4 Bc8 34. Ke2 Bg4+ 35. Ke1 f5 36. Rxb7+ Kh6 37. Ne3 Bf3 38. a6 fxe4 39. Be2 Bg5 40. a7, Black resigned.
Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen for successfully playing fighting chess in a tournament where fighting chess is rewarded so heavily. The tournament was so short and hotly contested that any of the top five finishers could have easily won it with a lucky break here or there. It seemed after a few rounds that Carlsen was out of the running, but he showed the remarkable fighting spirit that has helped make him the number one rated player in the world, and took home the victory, and 50,000 euros, that no one should have expected after round three.
After 25. Bd3
After 15. ... a5
Opening a big hole on b6 is a risky decision. For instance, imagine a bishop landing on b6 and preventing Black from ever contesting the d-file with ... Rd8. However, White’s plans of expanding with a4-a5 were very annoying as well, and
After this move White retains his clear pawn advantage, and while Nigel Short tried his best to drum up counterplay, it was not enough to stop Carlsen from becoming the 2010 London Classic champion. The greedy 25. Rxe5 is a big mistake after 25. ... Rd2, and despite a two-pawn deficit, Black will win back the c2-pawn and has a very active rook on the second rank.
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25. ... Bf6 26. e4 Rd4 27. Rb5 g6 28. a5 Kg7 29. Ke2 Bg4+ 30. Kf2 Be6 31. Kf3 h5 32. Nd5
THE 2010 LONDON CHESS CLASSIC Olympia Conference Centre, Kensington, London
Chief Tournament Director: IM Malcolm Pein
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Name
Rating
FED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Score
TPR
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GM Nigel D Short
2680
ENG
x
0
½
0
0
½
0
0
2
2422
7
GM Luke J McShane
2645
ENG
1
x
½
½
½
½
1
½
11
2838
5
GM Michael Adams
2723
ENG
½
½
x
½
½
1
0
½
8
2725
1
GM Viswanathan Anand
2804
IND
1
½
½
x
½
½
1
½
11
2815
4
GM Hikaru Nakamura
2741
USA
1
½
½
½
x
½
0
1
10
2772
8
GM David W L Howell
2611
ENG
½
½
0
½
½
x
0
0
4
2583
2
GM Magnus Carlsen
2802
NOR
1
0
1
0
1
1
x
½
13
2816
3
GM Vladimir Kramnik
2791
RUS
1
½
½
½
0
1
½
x
10
2765
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2010 Eastern Open
A Chess Stimulus Package At the 37th Eastern Open in Washington, D.C., GM Alex Lenderman finds himself on top once again. The organizer gives advice on running a large regional event, with the attendant pitfalls and successes. By Tom Beckman
LAsT yEAr’s sUccEss LIkELy LULLED me into a false sense of optimism given that this year and next year have the worst possible schedule (no weekend days). I was very concerned when I had only 80 pre-entries with 15 days to go, so I sent out an e-mail blast of 850 e-mails to those players within 200 miles who played in a tournament last year, and those who played in the five biggest East coast tournaments. This likely gathered an additional 20 entries, but still not even close to good enough to break even. In addition to the e-mail blast and tournament life announcement ads, I also sent out reminders to the 140 participants from last year for whom I had e-mails. Finally, I also e-mailed out tournament flyers and entry forms to over 100 chess clubs and organizers in 14 states, who were most helpful in spreading the word. Unfortunately, this year’s tournament was a disaster financially. There were five likely reasons for this: 1. A storm and blizzard on the Eastern seaboard dropped up to a foot of snow in many areas just before the tournament started. several titled players rescheduled and played in the 3-day schedule because they couldn't reach Washington on Monday. 2. The tournament was the worst possible schedule consisting of four workdays. Perhaps I should have scheduled it to start on sunday, December 26th, but who really knows? I did add a 3-day schedule, but this didn't draw very many additional entries. 3. Three tournaments were newly scheduled within two weekends of the 40
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Organizer’s Perspective: This year I continued fine-tuning the tournament format with some new ideas that I thought would make the Eastern Open even more competitive and more fun. The idea was to provide nearly every player with the opportunity to compete for and to win some kind of prize. Nearly 100 prizes were awarded during the tournament. I increased the prize fund to $17,500 and guaranteed it. Buoyed by last year's successful tournament with 228 players, I made a few noteworthy changes: • The U1300 section was merged into the U1600 section due to too few entries last year. This year all four sections were quite evenly balanced, so I think this change worked well. • A 3-day schedule option was added on the second evening with four rounds of Game/45. This was fortunate because some pre-registered players rescheduled to the 3-day option due to the weather, but only about 20 new players joined in the 3-day schedule. • I increased the sectional prizes for each 100-point rating interval within each section, based on last year's big success. • I added additional prizes for brilliancy and best opening innovation. I am glad I added these prizes, as almost no one submitted any best played games for consideration. This was quite puzzling to me, especially given the many fine games submitted and annotated last year. • The $50 upset prizes for each round and each section were expanded to include book prizes for second upset prizes. It was a gas to award $50 in cash to young and old players who scored huge 300-400 point upsets. The upset prizes may have encouraged as many as 33 players to enter sections higher than their ratings required. • I added a lecture before round one by GM Alex Lenderman on “How to Attack.” This was a wonderful event, a huge success, and was attended by 40 chess enthusiasts. • I dropped the most improved player prizes, the quads, and the grandmaster simul. Almost no one seemed to miss these features. Despite receiving considerable positive feedback regarding last year’s tournament, there was one very odd fact: less than one-half of the players from last year played this year, and nearly one-third of the players this year were new to the Eastern Open! ~TB
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Eastern Open: Atlantic City Interna tional, Empire Open, and Chesapeake Open. Perhaps the USCF should consider some regulation of dates for new tournaments. 4. The great recession is still a factor, and several chess friends who normally play complained that they had to work this year during that week. 5. Other chess friends who normally play had family obligations and vacations. Next year some retrenching is in order. Given the same schedule issue, I will reduce the prize fund somewhat, which hopefully will allow me to break even. To accomplish this, I will probably reduce the class and upset prizes, perhaps reduce the number of rounds to seven, and likely increase the entry fees very slightly. All special prizes—upset, best played game, brilliancy, and opening innovation—will be open to players in all rounds and all sections. Now let’s take a look at some of the best games from Washington, D.C. Catalan Opening (E04) GM Alex Lenderman (2649) IM Ray Kaufman (2369) Eastern Open (7) Notes by Lenderman
13. Bg5!?
This move is more to the point. Developing a piece and threatening 14. Bxf6 Bxf6 15. Nc5! winning a pawn. The exchange 13. ... Nxd4 is not favorable for him because of 14. cxd4 and White will have a better center and pawn structure. 13. ... Rac8!?
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This was the critical position and was considered equal in Speelman-Van der Sterren, Yerevan (ol) 1996. I don’t think this move is bad, though I think 13. ... Rfd8, 13. ... Rad8, and 13. ... Rfc8 all deserve plenty of attention. 14. Nf5!?
This resembles one of the main lines of the Open Catalan where Black is challenging the center right away.
An interesting decision, going for a static position where Black will have a long-term weakness on f7 and White’s pieces will be more active. 14. Nb5 Rfd8 I have a feeling should be OK for Black.
6. 0-0 Nc6 7. dxc5!?
14. ... exf5 15. Bxf6 Bxf6
Here I played a line leading to a slightly more pleasant endgame. 7. Qa4, recommended by Avrukh, and 7. Na3 are also possible and present sharper possibilities. Leading the tournament, and playing against a player I knew to like dynamic, tactical positions, I decided to play a safer and more dry line, without many losing chances.
15. ... Be6 also deserved attention, which leads to an endgame, with White having a slightly better structure but unclear if it’s enough for a win.
7. ... Qxd1 8. Rxd1 Bxc5 9. Nbd2 c3
I considered 18. Rc1 but after 18. ... Nxa2 19. Rc2 Nb4 20. Rxc3 Rxc3 21. Rxb4 I thought there is not enough left to win with.
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. g3 dxc4 5. Bg2 c5
This is the best move, and was also played against me by IM Dean Ippolito this year in the U.S. Chess League. This leads to long-term pawn weaknesses on a2 and c3 for White. 10. bxc3 0-0
Encyclopedia of Chess Openings gives 10. ... Bd7 11. Ng5 or 11. Nb3 with near equality. 11. Nb3 Be7 12. Nfd4 Bd7
An important tabiya. Now, against Dean Ippolito I tried the move 13. Nxc6, which was interesting, doing the same to his pawn structure, but I got nothing in that game; in fact I was the one who later had to equalize. So I tried another move.
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16. Rxd7 Nb4 17. Rxb7
17. Nd4!? followed by Nxf5 was also interesting, with immediate activity. 17. ... Bxc3 18. Rd1
18. ... Nxa2 19. Rxa7 Nb4 20. Rad7!
I like this move because it poses concrete problems in a seemingly dry position. Ideally Black would love to trade rooks and get rid of White’s activity, and neutralize White’s forces. So I stop ... Rfd8 for now and keep his rooks passive and make his job to draw a bit tougher. 20. ... g6
Probably OK, though had I been Black here I would likely bring my bishop back into the game with 20. ... Bf6, and threaten again to play ... Rfd8. Then I
would play 21. Rb7 to maintain some pressure, and approximately the line might go 21. ... Na2 22. Rdd7 Nc3! and the Black knight just gets back in time to have some activity and most importantly defending the d5-square. Black should have good drawing chances here. 21. Bb7!
I like this move too. I am putting the question to the rook of where he wants to go, either to passive squares like 21. ... Rb8 or 21. ... Rce8, or the active square c4, which Raymond chose, but now it makes it much tougher to get rid of the active rooks. 21. ... Rc4
Here I would probably opt for 21. ... Rb8 with the idea of ... Bf6 and then ... Rfd8. 22. Nd4!
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After this move, Black’s pieces are becoming awkward and now White’s gaining a lot of activity in his pieces. 22. ... Rb8?
Up to here I thought Black’s play wasn’t bad, but this move, allowing White’s knight to get to d6, and allowing all of White’s pieces to be left on the board seems to be ultimately the losing move. I think Black had to try 22. ... Bxd4 23. R1xd4 Rxd4 24. Rxd4 Na2 and try to hold a draw in that position. I think a draw is attainable with very good play because even though White is dominating, there is not quite enough material left. 23. Nb5
Now Black is in trouble. 23. ... Be5
23. ... Bf6 24. Nd6 Rc2 25. e4! was also rather unpleasant. 24. Nd6! Bxd6 25. R1xd6
Now White has a dominant position and it will be very hard to protect the main target f7 in a good way. 25. ... Re8 26. Bf3!?
A good consolidating move. Weaker is 26. e3?! after which Black has more play on the second rank. However, as dan-
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2010 Eastern Open
Opening Theory at the Eastern Open Although not many games qualified as true opening innovations, there were a number of games in which opening theory played a big role in the result. Notes by Beckman:
gerous as it looks, 26. Rf6 Rxe2 27. Bf3! was good for me. But I wanted to play it safe and couldn’t quite clearly calculate that whole line, which the computer of course sees in 10 seconds. 26. ... Kf8?!
Benoni: (A64) Fianchetto: IM Tegshsuren Enkhbat (2435)-Andy Samuelson (2209) Rd. 5: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. Bg2 Bg7 8. Nf3 0-0 9. 0-0 Re8 10. Nd2 a6 11. a4 Nbd7 12. h3 Rb8 13. Nc4 Ne5 14. Na3 Nh5 15. e4 Bd7 16. a5 Qxa5 17. g4 Nf6 18. g5?! Avrukh’s suggested improvement is 18. f4 Nexg4 19. hxg4 Nxg4 20. f5! Bd4+ 21. Kh1 Nf2+ 22. Rxf2 Bxf2 23. Bg5 and now Rybka suggests 23. ... Qc7 24. Ne2 h6 25. Bf6 Be3 26. fxg6 fxg6 27. e5 Bg4 with a slight edge for Black. 18. ... Nh5 19. f4 b5? Much stronger is 19. ... Nc4! 20. Nxc4 Qxa1 21. Nxd6 Bxc3! 22. bxc3 Qxc3 and Black won in Avrukh-Kamsky, KhantyMansiysk 2007. 20. fxe5 Bxe5 21. Nc2 Qb6 22. Ne2 The game was later drawn when White missed a win. [A70]: Andrew Ding (2139)-Andy Samuelson (2209) Rd. 3: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. e4 g6 7. Nf3 Bg7 8. Bf4 Other tries are 8. Bd3 or 8. h3. 8. ... 0-0 9. Bd3 a6 10. a4 Slightly better for White is 10. 0-0 Nh5 11. Bg5 Qc7 12. Qc2 Nd7 13. a4. 10. ... Bg4 11. h3 Bxf3 12. Qxf3 Qb6 13. Qe2 Nbd7 14. a5 Qc7 15. 0-0 Rfe8 16. Bc2 Rab8 17. Rfe1 Nh5 and Black has more or less equalized.
Najdorf Sicilian: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 (B90) 6. Be3 English Attack: 6. Be3 e5 6. ... Ng4 is another option. 7. Nb3 Be7 8. f3 Be6 9. Qd2 0-0 10. 0-0-0 Nbd7 11. g4 b5 12. g5 b4 13. Ne2 Ne8
r+-wqntrk+ +-+nvlpzpp p+-zpl+-+ +-+-zp-zP-zp-+P+-+ +N+-vLP+PzPPwQN+-zP +-mKR+L+R After13....Ne8 This is an important tabiya for the English Attack. With proper play, Black seems OK. Plausible moves are 14. f4, 14. h4, 14. Ng3, and 14. Kb1.
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Andy Samuelson (2209)-Tom Beckman (2031) Rd. 2: 14. f4 a5 15. f5 a4 Likely better, if only slightly, is 15. ... Bxb3 16. cxb3 a4 17. bxa4 Rxa4 18. b3 Ra5 19. Kb1 d5 20. exd5 Bc5 21. Bxc5 Nxc5 22. Qxb4 Nd6 23. Nc3 Qa8 with good play for Black. 16. fxe6 The more topical line is 16. Nbd4 exd4 17. Nxd4 b3 18. Kb1 bxc2+ 19. Nxc2 Bb3 and Black is OK as in Inarkiev-Sjugirov, Ulan Ude 2009. 16. ... axb3 17. Kb1? Here equal is 17. exf7+ Rxf7 18. cxb3. 17. ... Qa5? Black is better after 17. ... bxa2+ 18. Ka1 fxe6 19. Ng3 Nc7 20. Bc4 Kh8 A pawn is a pawn. 18. exf7+ and White soon won. Jonathan Richman (1999)-Tom Beckman (2031) Rd. 7: 14. Kb1 A little slow, but not fatal. 14. ... a5 15. h4 Qb8 16. Ng3 Nc7?! Black should slip in 16. ... a4 hereabouts. 17. Nf5 Bxf5 18. exf5 d5?! 19. f4? White is close to winning after 19. f6!. 19. ... a4 20. Nc1 d4 21. Bg2 Ra7?! Here Black is better after 21. ... Nb5! 22. Bxa8 Nc3+ and Black won eventually. (B91) 6. g3: GM Alex Ivanov (2601)- Andy Samuelson (2209) Rd. 7: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. g3 e5 7. Nde2 b5 8. Bg5 This is GM Ivanov’s almost patented idea. 8. ... Nbd7 9. Nd5 Be7 10. Bxf6 Nxf6 11. Nec3 Bb7 Equalizing is 11. ... Be6! 12. a4 b4 13. Nxb4 (Or 13. Nxf6+ Bxf6) 13. ... Qa5! 14. Nc6 Qc5 15. Nxe7 Kxe7 16. Qd2 Rhb8 17. Rb1 Rb4 18. Bd3 Rab8 19. 0-0 is A. Ivanov-de Firmian, U.S. Chp. 1989 and almost equal after 19. ... h6 20. b3 Rc8 21. Nd5 Bxd5 22. exd5 Rd4. 12. a4 b4 13. Nxf6+ Bxf6 14. Nd5 Rc8 15. b3 Bxd5?! Black should try either 15. ... h5 16. Bc4 h4 17. Qd3 a5 18. 0-0 or 15. ... 0-0 16. Bc4 a5 17. 0-0 g6 18. Qd3 Bg5 19. Rad1 with a slight edge. 16. Qxd5 Rxc2?! 17. Bxa6 0-0 18. Bc4 Bg5 19. 0-0 and now White is winning. This game won the second prize for opening innovation. (B92) 6. Be2: Zhi-Ya Hu (2303)-Tom Beckman (2031), Rd. 1: went 6. Be2 e5 7. Nb3 Be7 8. f4 This seemed a bit premature, but I couldn't see how to take advantage of it. 8. ... Nbd7 9. 0-0 b5 10. Be3 Bb7 11. Bf3 0-0 12. a3 Rc8 13. Qe1 exf4 14. Bxf4 Ne5 15. Kh1?! Black is slightly better after 15. Rd1 Nxf3+ 16. gxf3 Nh5 17. Be3 Bf6. 15. ... Nfd7?! Black overdoes the strong point. I’m much better after 15. ... Nxf3 16. Rxf3 Re8 17. Qe2 Qd7 18. Re3 Qg4. 16. Nd4 g6 17. Nd5 Bxd5?! 18. exd5 Bf6 19. Nc6! Nxc6?! 20. dxc6 Ne5 21. Bxe5! Bxe5 22. c3 Qb6! Black has equalized, but I later blundered.
Ray kind of lost the thread of the game here. 26. ... Rcc8 trying to consolidate or 26. ... Re6 were worth trying, though at this point I’d have to say I have more winning chances than Black has drawing chances. 27. Rb6 Kg7 28. Kg2 Rf8 29. e3
Slightly better is 29. Rbb7. 29. ... g5?!
This speeds up the process for me as it creates decisive weaknesses on the kingside for me to get to, including the weakness on f5. 29. ... Nc2 was called for, to try to activate the knight. On 30. Bd5 then, 30. ... Rb4 is good. So best there would be 30. Bd1 to limit the knight, and then activate the king, using the fact that the black rook on f8 is tied down to the f7-pawn. 30. Rb5 Kg6 31. Rd6+?!
Missing a nice win with 31. Be2 Rc2 32. Bf1! and if 32. ... Rb1, 33. Rdb7 wins the knight and if the knight moves, then 33. Bd3 wins. 31. ... f6 32. Rd7 Nc2 33. Rbb7!
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That’s a strong finishing touch as 33. ... Ne1+ 34. Kf1 Nxf3 35. Rg7+ Kh5 36. Rxh7+ and now if 36. ... Kg4, 37. h3 is mate, and if 36. ... Kg6 then 37. Rbg7 mate. 33. ... f4?!
Last chance to prolong the game was 33. ... Rh8, though Black is not for long in this game. 34. Rg7+ Kh6
If 34. ... Kf5, then 35. Rb5+ Ke6 36. Bd5+. 35. Rxh7+ Kg6 36. e4!, Black resigned.
After 36. ... f5, 37. e5 is curtains. There is no real defense to either Bh5 mate or Rbg7 mate. This game won the best played game prize. uschess.org
I was a bit fortunate in winning this tournament with its strong field, and I got a bit fortunate with my draw escapes against two grandmasters. Caro-Kann Defense, Advance Variation (B12) IM Bryan Smith (2509) GM Mark Paragua (2638) Eastern Open (3) Notes by Smith 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. f3
The Fantasy Variation, which I gave up for a while because I had doubts about its soundness. 3. ... Qb6
This is a recently popular move. Black tries to strike at the newly weakened g1–a7 diagonal. As it so happened, I had been looking at this line only a few days before and had an idea. Mark was just unlucky with his choice of opening it turns out. 4. Nc3
Strange moves such as 4. a4 and even 4. a3 (Ivanchuk-Jobava) have been played here, but they don’t look particularly great.
10. Ne2!
Again I thought a long time, trying to make moves like 17. Rf3 or 17. Rf7 work, but finally settled on the simple move in the game.
10. ... Bc5?
17. Bd6+ Kb6
Mark’s sense of danger let him down, and it turns out that keeping the extra piece gives White an irresistible attack. Black had to struggle for a draw in the endgame after 10. ... Qf2+ 11. Qxf2 Bxf2+ 12. Kxf2 Nd7 13. Nd4 when White keeps the extra pawn for now and also has active pieces. 11. Rf1 Kd7
There is no defense here. For example, if 11. ... Qc7 12. Be3 and the bishop cannot move away because of 13. Qf8+. Also 11. ... Ne7 12. Qf7+ Kd8 (12. ... Kd7 transposes to the game) 13. Bg5 Nd7 14. Bxe7+! Bxe7 15. 0-0-0 followed by 16. Nd4 with a deadly attack.
4. ... dxe4 5. fxe4 e5 6. dxe5!?
12. Qf7+ Ne7 13. Bg5
White’s central structure does not look very impressive, but a pawn is a pawn and I hope that while Black is regaining it I will be able to create an attack.
Black is losing the knight on e7 so at least he tries to create some counterplay by taking b2.
6. ... Bc5
The best try. After 14. ... Kc7 15. Bxe7 Bxe7 16. Qxe7+ Kb6 17. Rf3 there is definitely no hope.
I think 6. ... Be6 is more critical, covering an important diagonal. I was trying to remember what I had analyzed there, when Paragua played 6. ... Bc5, making me quite happy. Now White can sacrifice a piece for a strong attack.
circles for some twenty minutes, and still failed to play the most accurate move. This is typical of my recent terrible form. Fortunately here it is almost impossible to throw away the win. Better was the immediate 15. Bxe7, meeting 15. ... Na6 with 16. Qxg7 followed by Rf8+, while if 15. ... Qxe5 then the pretty 16. Qf8+! would be a nice end to the game.
The first new move. 10. Bg5 was played in the game Christiansen-Benjamin, from the U.S. Chess League in 2010. However, it turns out that after Black gives back the piece by 10. ... Qf2+ it is more important for White’s knight to be on e2, heading to d4 to attack e6 in the resulting endgame. The Christiansen-Benjamin game continued 10. ... Qf2+ (Also maybe 10. ... Nh6 11. Bxh6 Rf8 was possible, another problem that my move 10. Ne2 avoids.) 11. Qxf2 Bxf2+ 12. Kxf2 Nd7 and White played 13. Ne2 anyway.
13. ... Qxb2 14. Rd1+ Kc8!
15. ... Kc7 16. Bxe7 Na6
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18. Rf3 Bxd6
A better chance was 18. ... Bb4+ 19. c3 Bc5, blocking the third rank. White has a completely won position of course, but there still would be a chance for me to self-destruct. 19. exd6
Of course not 19. Rb3+?? Bb4+!
15. Qxe6+?!
19. ... Nc5 20. Qc4 Rhe8 21. Nc3, Black resigned.
Having used only a few minutes to achieve a won position (most of the moves were not too difficult) I now calculated in
Black resigned in view of the many threats such as 22. Qxc5+, 22. Na4+, and 22. Rf5. This game won the brilliancy prize.
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7. Bc4! Bxg1 8. Qf3 Be6
The alternative is 8. ... f6 but it looks very dangerous after, e.g. 9. Bf4. White’s lead in development is enormous and Black will not be castling anytime soon. 9. Bxe6 fxe6
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Results: On a cold, snowy day in the nation’s capital, 138 players came out to play in the four-section, eight-round Eastern Open, held from December 27th-30th. GM Alex Lenderman dominated the tournament by winning the Open section with 6½ out of 8 points, a full point ahead of competition that included three grandmasters and four international masters. Lenderman drew with GMs Larry Kaufman and Alex Ivanov in rounds four and five and with expert Jialin Ding in round eight. Tied for second-fourth places with 5½ points were GM Mark Paragua, FM Paolo del Mundo, and expert Jialin Ding. GM Mark Paragua won the Eastern Open Blitz Championship. Other results: U2200 section: 1st: Kevin Mo (6½ points); 2nd: Bruce Altschuler (6); 3rd-4th: Yang Dai and Andrew Freix (5½). U1900 section: 1st: Khazar Ibrahim (6½); 2nd-3rd: Kevin Zhou and Joshua Rofrano (6). U1600 section: 1st: Mary Paragua (7); 2nd-3rd: Alex Chen and John Mehler (6). TDs: Brennan Price was the chief tournament director (TD), Ernie Schlich was associate TD, and Andy Rea assisted.
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Back to Basics
How to Trick the Trickster
“Club players can play some wild games, especially [blitz ones] ...” —Rick Kennedy By GM Lev Alburt
I got the idea for the “Back to Basics” column from Grandmaster Larry Evans. His “Evans on Chess” column, with its Best Question contest, his Thought Of The Month, and Readers Showcase, was my favorite reading and still continues to inspire me. Thanks and farewell, my mentor and my friend. ~GM Lev Alburt When is it OK to use traps that may be somewhat unsound? First, the potential punishment your well-prepared opponent can mete out to you should be relatively mild, while your reward (if he falls into your trap) should be much bigger. Two, at least three out of ten (30%) of your current opponents should go wrong! (When you are faced with the unenviable task of repeatedly defending a worse position rather than enjoying the fruits of your cleverness, it’s time to quit. You’ve outgrown this particular trap). From my students’ experience, the trap below (3. ... Nd4) works well up to the 1400 level. (Even higher in blitz: your opponent might be able to recall/find the right way, but it may cost him too much time for his comfort.) The winner of this month’s award is Rick Kennedy, aka Perrypawnpusher, from whom I’ve borrowed the quotation below the title of this column. My future comments are in italics; the regular ones are Rick’s.
Ruy Lopez, Bird’s Defense (C61) Perrypawnpusher PunisherABD blitz, FICS, 2009 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nd4?! (see diagram top of next column) 44
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After 3. ... Nd4
The so-called Blackburne Shilling Gambit. Supposedly Joseph Henry Blackburne would challenge club players to a game with the wager of a shilling, using this gambit. There are a number of ways for White to respond to this move, each which keeps the advantage—4. Nxd4, 4. c3, 4. 0-0, 4. Nc3, or 4. d3—because of his better development. Nick de Firmian in MCO recommends 4. Nxd4 exd4 5. c3 dxc3 (not 5. ... Bc5 6. Bxf7+) 6. Nxc3 with advantage (see diagram below).
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Analysis after 6. Nxc3
What Black wants to see is 4. Nxe5?! so he can complicate things with 4. ... Qg5!?
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Analysis after 4. ... Qg5
as in 5. Nxf7?. (Also losing is 5. Ng4? d5!, but 5. Bxf7+ Ke7 6. 0-0 Qxe5 7. Bxg8 leaves White with some compensation for lost material. And 4. ... Qg5 deserves a firm “!”—LA) 5. ... Qxg2 6. Rf1 Qxe4+ 7. Be2 Nf3 checkmate. 4. Bxf7+!?
Although this move should only lead to an even game, its surprise value often trumps Black’s surprise third move. 4. ... Kxf7
I have actually faced 4. ... Ke7? with the idea that after White’s bishop retreats Black can play 5. ... Ke8, hoping again for White to play 6. Nxe5?, when 6. ... Qg5!? would again stir things up. However, White answers 5. … Ke8 with 6. Nxd4 exd4 7. Qh5+ and a winning attack.
5. Nxe5+ (see diagram top of next page) 5. ... Ke6
The most popular response is 5. ... Ke8, which is best met by 6. Qh5+ g6 7. Nxg6 hxg6 (see next diagram) 8. Qxg6+ uschess.org
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After 5. Nxe5+
(Black is better after the rook capture: 8. Qxh8 Nxc2+ 9. Kd1 Nxa1 10. Qxg8 Qg5!?) 8. ... Ke7 9. Qg5+ when Black can either accept a draw with 9. ... Ke8 10. Qg6+ etc. or try his chances after 9. ... Nf6 10. Qc5+ d6 11. Qxd4 when White has four pawns for his sacrificed piece.
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Analysis after 7. ... hxg6
I would consider 5. ... Ke7, ready to meet 6. Qh5 with 6. ... Qe8. 6. c3
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6. ... Kxe5 7. cxd4+ Kxd4 (see diagram top of next column)
Black strenuously plays to refute White’s plan, but it was safer here to decline the pawn on d4 and head the king toward shelter right away with 7. ... Ke6.
8. d3 Ke5 9. Qh5+ Ke6 10. Qf5+ Ke7 11. Bg5+ Nf6 12. e5 (see second diagram top of next column) uschess.org
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After 7. ... Kxd4
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After 12. e5
Black’s king has returned safely from his journey, and now, after 12. ... Kf7 13. exf6 gxf6 White would have a small edge in the position—not much larger than after the traditional 4. Nxd4, 4. c3, 4. 0-0, 4. Nc3, or 4. d3. The difference is one of comfort. When a player is uneasy about a position, he is more likely to make an error, regardless of the “objective” evaluation of his situation. That’s correct; still 12. ... Kf7 is such an obvious—and only—move, that Black’s continuation (below) can be best explained by a “fingerfailure.” 12. ... Ke8?
This is what I mean. Trouble follows quickly.
13. exf6 Kf7
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After 13. ... Kf7
Black could have chosen to go down swinging with 13. ... Bb4+ 14. Kd1 Rf8, although if White has faith in his advanced pawn and supports it with his
queen, all will be well: 15. Qe4+ Kf7 16. Qxh7 Rg8 17. Qh5+ g6 18. Qh7+ Ke6 19. f7, etc. There are many ways to win this won position, e.g. (after 15. Qe4+ Kf7) the simple 16. Qxb4, and White is a piece up. 14. fxg7+ Kxg7 15. Bxd8
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After 15. Bxd8
The game is over.
15. ... Kg8 16. Bf6 Bg7 17. Qg5 Kf7 18. Qxg7+ Ke6 19. Qxh8 b6 20. 0-0 Bb7 21. Re1+ Kd6 22. Be5+ Kc6 23. Qf6+ d6 24. Na3 Re8 25. Rac1+ Kd7 26. Qf5+ Kd8 27. Bf6+, Black resigned.
One final note: if you may encounter such an opening with either color (i.e., you play 3. ... Nd4 with Black, or plan to counter it with 4. Bxf7+ as White), you should know it well enough. Look for recent games by masters in your database, and check crucial positions with Fritz/Rybka.
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Endgame Lab
Larry Evans (1932-2010)
Examining the former U.S. champion’s virtuosity in the endgame. By GM Pal Benko
GM Larry Evans had been a good friend and comrade of mine for many years until his death. We frequently analyzed together, especially his adjourned tournament games. He tried to delve as far as possible into his endings, looking for even the smallest details. Usually he was content to simply be one pawn up, an advantage he could typically convert. Here are some excerpts from the earlier stages of his long and successful career. Knight tour Larry M. Evans Haakon Opsahl Dubrovnik (ol), 1950
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41. Nc5+
Evans begins a similar knight maneuver to the one in the memorable Capablanca-Yates, New York 1924 game.
41. ... Kf6 42. Nd7+ Ke6 43. Nf8+ Kf6 44. Nh7+ Ke6 45. Ng5+ Kd6
Looking dangerous is 45. ... Kf6 because of the f2-f3, e3-e4 plan, but it would be hard to carry it through after 46. f3 Ra2+ 47. Kg3 Ra3 48. Kf2 Ra2+ or 46. h3 Ra2; both seem tough but are good for Black. 46. Rb7 f6
This loses a pawn though even after 46. ... f5 47. Rb8 it would be difficult to save the newly weakened g6-pawn. 46
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47. Nh7! Ke6
After 47. ... f5? 48. Nf8! wins but 47. ... Nf5 might have caused a little difficulty for White.
48. Nf8+ Kf7 49. Nxg6 Kxg6 50. Rxe7
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White has won a pawn, but in a rook ending he must work hard in order to convert it into a victory. 50. ... Kf5 51. Rc7 Rc1 52. Rc8 Kg6 53. Kg3 Rc2 54. h4 Kf5 55. Rh8 Kg6 56. f5+ Kxf5 57. Rxh5+ Kg6 58. Rh8 Kf5 59. Rg8
White has improved the passed pawn chances by shutting out the black king. 59. ... Rc1 60. Kg2 Ra1 61. h5 Ra7 62. Rg3 Rh7 63. Rh3 Kg5 64. Kf3 Rh6
The plan becomes clear now. White is willing to give up the passer to reach a won pawn-ending. 65. Rh1 Kf5 66. Kg3 Kg5 67. Rh4 Kf5 68. Rf4+ Kg5 69. Rg4+ Kf5 70. Kh4 Rh8 71. Rg7 Ra8 72. h6 Ra1 73. Rg3 Rh1+ 74. Rh3 Rg1 75. Rf3+
It is always easy to miss such moves. Here 75. h7? would result only in perpetual checks after 75. ... Rg4+.
75. ... Kg6 76. Rg3+
Finally forcing the desired endgame.
76. ... Rxg3 77. Kxg3 Kxh6 78. Kg4 Kg6 79. Kf4 Kg7 80. Kf5 Kf7 81. f3, Black resigned.
Larry’s board-four, 90% performance rating placed him as one of the top scorers at the Olympiad. Distant passed pawn Albert S. Pinkus Larry M. Evans USA Ch., New York, 1951
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Black to play
Black is slightly better because of the weak b3-pawn. A direct attack with 32. ... Rc3 would not be effective yet because of 33. Rf3 Nd7!? 34. Rxc3 bxc3 35. Ne2 c2 36. Kg1, or 33. ... Rc1+ 34. Rf1 Rc2 and we are back in the game. 32. ... Rc2 33. h3 Nd5 34. Rf3 Nc3 35. Re3 Rb2 36. Re5 Rxb3 37. Rxa5 Rb1+ 38. Kh2 b3 39. Ra8+ Kf7 40. Rb8
There was still time for 40. a5! since after 40. ... b2 41. Rb8 Nd1 42. Ne4 Ra1 43. Nd2 Rxa5 44. Nc4 Ra2, and Black’s pieces are tied up.
40. ... Nxa4 41. Rb4?
There is an interesting survival opportunity after 41. Ne4 b2 42. Nd6+ Kf6 43. Nc4 Rc1 44. Nxb2 Rb1 45. Rb4 Nxb2 46. Kg3. Profiting from the extra piece will be difficult since the only way to relieve the pin is bring Black’s king over, but then he would lose the kingside pawns. 41. ... Nc3
More straightforward is 41. ... b2 42. Rxa4 Ra1 (but not 42. ... Rh1+ because uschess.org
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43. Nxh1 b1=Q results only in a draw) 43. Rb4 b1=Q 44. Rxb1 Rxb1 and the Exchange up must win. 42. Ne4 Nxe4 43. Rxe4
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Larry was the top U.S. scorer for the team at this legendary event. He twice beat Taimanov, who had finished first with Botvinnik in that year’s Soviet Championship.
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White to play
First playing 43. ... Rd1 is more accurate because after 44. Rb4 Rd3 45. Rb7+ Ke6 46. Rxh7 Rd7! 47. Rh8 Rb7! wins.
In the above position, White is a pawn up but Black’s active pieces and the opposite-color bishops means Black’s situation is not at all hopeless.
44. Kg3?!
31. Ba3! Rc7 32. Rd1
43. ... Kf6
The natural defense is 44. Rb4 but the black king is too close. 44. Re3 cannot cut the king off from the passed pawn after 44. ... Kf5. 44. ... g5 would then be a blunder because of 45. g4! which saves the game with a drawn position. 44. ... Rd1 45. Rb4 Rd3+ 46. Kf4 Ke6 47. Ke4 Rg3 48. Rb6+ Kd7 49. Kd5 Kc7 50. Rb4 h5 51. Kc5
White should have tried 51. h4 which making Black’s win more difficult. 51. ... g5 52. Kd5 h4 53. Kc4 Rxg2 54. Rxb3 Rg3 55. Rd3 Kc6 56. Kd4 g4 57. Re3 Rxh3 58. Re6+ Kd7 59. Rh6 Rh1 60. Ke4 h3 61. Kf4 Rg1, White resigned.
This victory contributed to Evans’ first U.S. champion’s title. Tactics! Mark E. Taimanov Larry M. Evans USA-URS, New York, 1954 uschess.org
Instead of forcing simplifications White aims at his opponent’s king. 32. ... h5 33. f5 Ne4 34. h4 Kh7
Safer is 34. ... Nf6.
35. Nd7 Ng3
The counterattack with 35. ... Rc2 36. Nf8+ Kg8 37. Ne6 (37. Rd8 Rc8) 37. ... Rxg2+ 38. Kxg2 Nc3+ could have been better, resulting in about-equal simplifications. 36. Nf8+ Kg8?
This routine move should have lost the game. 36. ... Kh8! 37. Ne6 Rc8 was the only defense. 37. Ng6
Misses his opportunity of 37. Ne6! Rc8 (37. ... Rc2 38. Rd8+ and it is White to checkmate first.) 38. Rd7 which would have won a piece.
37. ... Nxf5 38. Rf1 Ne3 39. Rf8+ Kh7 40. Nf4
Problem II
H. van der Heijden, Dresden, 2008
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Rc2 41. Rf7
After the time control Black has taken over the initiative.
41. ... Bc6 42. Rc7 Ng4 43. g3 b4 44. Bb2 Rxb2 45. Rxc6 Rxa2 46. Rb6 Rb2
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After 46. ... Rb2
The material now is similar to the previous game with the distant passed pawn. 47. Nxh5
It is hard to resist the temptation to take material, but this way the knight goes far astray. 47. Ne6, containing a mate threat with 48. Ng5+ or 47. Rb5 both give simpler, practical chances for defense while 47. Nd3 Rb3 was not as good. 47. ... b3 48. Rb7 Rb1+ 49. Kg2 Ne3+ 50. Kf3?
Here 50. Kf2 could have been tried and after 50. ... Nc4 (50. ... b2? 51. Kxe3 and equality) 51. Nxg7 b2 52. Nh5+ Kh6 53. Nf4 Rh1 54. g4! (threatening mate) Rxh4 55. Nd3, or 50. ... Nd1+ 51. Kf3 b2 52. Nf6+ Kg6 53. Ne4 followed by 54. Nd2 saves White.
50. ... Nc4 51. Nxg7 b2 52. Ne6+ Kh6 53. Ke2 Nd6 54. Rb6 Rh1 55. Ng5 Kh5, White resigned.
Larry’s legacy as a friend, player, and as a teacher remains alive in his writings. He will be missed. Register to vote in this year’s USCF elections! See page 10.
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Tournament Life Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sunday. Special Events: National Junior High Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11am; EF (on site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration ends at 10amThurs. National Junior High Blitz Championship: Thursday 5pm; EF $15 per player, $20 after April 10 or on site. Coaches and Parents Meeting: 11am Friday. Scholastic Meeting: 3pm Saturday. Coaches Forum: 7pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback Meeting: 9:30am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Saturday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Onsite registration only. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for Parent/Friends participant and student combined results. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn: Junior High, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville,TN 38557. Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2011/jhs. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 29-May 1, Tennessee 2011 National High School (K-12) Championship (Apr. 28 – Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214, (615) 889-1000 or (888) 777-6779. Chess Rate $129. 5 Sections: K-12 Championship, K-12 Under 1600, K-12 Under 1200, K-12 Under 800, K-12 Unrated. April Rating Supplement will be used. Unrated players may play in the Championship or Unrated section only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested in advance. EF: $50 if by March 27, $70 if by April 10, $85 after April 24 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by April 24. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after April 12. Onsite registration: Thurs. 9am-10pm & Fri. 8am-10am. Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point for Round 1. Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each section. Class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-12 Championship: 1900-1999; 1800-1899; 1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; U1200, K-12 UNR. All participants will receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Opening Ceremony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Saturday 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sunday. Special Events: National High School Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11am; EF: (On site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration ends at 10am Thurs. National High School Blitz Championship: Thursday 5pm; EF: $15 per player, $20 after Apr. 24 or on site. Coaches and Parents Meeting: 11am Friday. Scholastic Meeting: 3pm Saturday. Coaches Forum: 7pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback Meeting: 9:30am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Saturday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Onsite registration only. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for Parents/Friends, participant and student combined results. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn: High School, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2011/hs. Chess Magnet School JGP. May 6-8, Texas 2011 National Elementary (K-6) Championship (May 5 – Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120, K-1 G/90. Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Guest rooms Must be booked online; please check the tnmt. info. page to book your room: http://www.uschess.org/ tournaments/2011/Elem. Chess Rate $120. 9 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 Under 1000, K-6 Unrated, K-5 Championship, K-5 Under 900,
K-3 Championship, K-3 U800, K-3 Unrated, K-1 Championship. April Rating Supplement will be used. Unrated players may play in the Championship or Unrated sections only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested in advance. EF: $50 by April 3, $70 if by April 17, $85 after May 1 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by May 1. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after April 17. On-site registration:Thurs. 9am-10pm & Fri. 8am-10am. Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point for Round 1. Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each section. Class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-6 Championship: 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; U800; UNR. K-5 Championship: 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 11001199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; U800; UNR. K-3 Championship: 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; 700-799; 600-699; U600; UNR. K-1 Championship: All players in this section receive a trophy. All participants will receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players.The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Opening Ceremony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Saturday 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Schedule for K-1: Friday 1:30pm, 6:30pm; Saturday 9:30am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm; Sunday 9:30am, 1:30pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sunday. Awards Ceremony for K-1: Approx 5:30pm Sunday. Special Events: National Elementary Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11am; EF (on site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration ends at 10amThurs. National Elementary Blitz Championship: Two sections: K-6 and K-3.Thursday 5pm; EF $15 per player, $20 after April 17 or on site. Coaches and Parents Meeting: 11am Friday. Scholastic Meeting: 3pm Saturday. Coaches Forum: 7pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback Meeting: 9:30am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Saturday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Trophies for Parents/Friends, participant and student combined results. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn: Elementary, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: http://www.uschess.org/ tournaments/2011/elem. Chess Magnet School JGP.
200-200-200-200. Under 2000. $$: 4500-2000-1000-750-500-350-350- 350-350350-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1800. $$: 4500-2000- 1000-750-500-350350-350-350-350-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1600. $$: 4500- 2000-1000-750500-350-350-350-350-350-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1400. $$: 2500-15001000-500-300-300-250-250-200-200. Under 1200. $$: 1500-900-500-250250-200-200-200-200-200. Unrated, $$: 600-400-200-150-150. Plus score bonus ($16,000) in addition to any other prizes, every player who finishes with 3-1/2 points or better wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Best game by a player under age 15 wins the new Freddie award plus $200 (donated by Fred Gruenberg).Top 2 sections FIDE rated. EF: $179 by 5/18, $199 by 6/8, $220 on site. Add $100 for adults rated under 2100 or juniors under 2000 playing in the Championship Section.This is an open tournament - you may play in any section at or above your rating level; unrated players may play only in Unrated or Championship Section. Provisionally rated players may not win more than 3rd prize in any section except Championship. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than USCF June Supplement. Reg.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Thursday, 8-8:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.: 10-5, 105, 10-5. 2-day (in a separate room) schedule: Reg.: 8-8:30 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 9:30-11:30-1:30-5: merge with 3-day in round 4. Half point byes available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring chess clocks!The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S Game/10 Championship and other championship events. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffle with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Grandmaster Chess Camp for all ages onThursday. Grandmaster Simuls Thursday afternoon. U.S.Game/10 and National Open BlitzThursday. Poker Tournament Monday morning. Scholastic Tournaments Friday, Saturday & Sunday. LOW room rates! HR: $55 single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. Don't be shut out; make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates; South Point sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 18th. Rates may be as high as $150 a night later. RESERVE NOW! Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reservation, may be canceled 72 hours in advance for nominal fee.Tournament Registration: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line at www.VegasChess Festival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. NS.W. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 9, Nevada ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 60 (enhanced) 2011 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) 6SS, G/10. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. $$b/100 7,000 ($$Gtd 4,500) 2000-1000-700, U2300 600, U2100 550, U1900 500, U1700 450, U1500 400, U1300 350, U1100 300, unrated 150. There must be 3 players eligible for each prize to be awarded. EF: $79 by 5/19, $89 by 6/8, $100 on site. REG.: 12-1 p.m. Rds.: 2-2:30-3-3:30-4-4:30. Higher of regular or quick rating used. Bring clocks. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 2). HR: $55 single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 7967111. ENT: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line at www. VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.
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A Heritage Event! An American Classic! June 10-12, Nevada ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced) 2011 National Open 6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2 day option rds 1-3 G/45). South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. $100,000 Prize Fund based on 850 paid entries ($80,000 guaranteed). Championship. $$: 80004000-2000-1000-600-400-400-400-400-400-200-200-200-200-200, under 2500 2000, under 2400 1500, under 2300 1000. $2,000 EXTRA for perfect score.The winner of the Championship section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2200. $$: 4500-2000-1000-750-500-350-350-350-350-350-200-
Mar. 4-6 or 5-6, Missouri ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 40 (enhanced) Bill Wright Saint Louis Open 5SS, 40/90 SD/30 + 30” increment from move 1.. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. 3-day Reg.: Fri 4:30-5:30, Rnds: Fri 6pm, Sat 10am, 5pm, Sun 10am, 5pm. 2-day Reg.: Sat 8:30-9:30, Rnds. Sat 10 (G/90), 1:30 (G/90) then merge with 3-day. Free entries for GMs and IMs. GMs and IMs are not counted toward the based on prize fund total. EF: $60, $50 for annual members of the club if registered by 3/1. MCA membership req’d from $5. OSA $7,350 b/150, 2 Sections: Open & U1800. Open: 1st-$1,200 2nd-$1,000, 3rd-$800. Top U2400--$600-$350. Top U2200--$500-$250. Top U2000-$450-$225. U1800 Section--1st-$500 2nd-$350 3rd-$200. Top U1500-$300-$150. Top U1200--$250-$125. Top Unrated $100. Unrated Players can only compete for the Top 3 Places in Open Section, and can only compete for the Unrated prize in U1800 Section. Two 1/2 pt bye if declared before round 1. Info: 314-361-CHESS, info@saintlouis chessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 5-6, California Southern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Kern County Open Championship III 5-SS, G/90 (Rounds 1-3), 40/2, SD/1 (Rounds 4-5). Golden West Mall, 3201 “F” St., Bakersfield, CA 93301. $1,100 prize fund b/o 40, 60% GUARANTEED: $300 (GTD!!)-200-100; top U2000 & U1600/Unr $150-$100 each. EF: $45 by 3/3, $55 after; $6 discount for BCC, FCC, and SCCF members. ALL USCF 2400+ FREE ENTRY ($45 from prize) All: ONE 1/2-pt bye requested before round 2 begins. Reg.: 8:45-9:30 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: Saturday: 10am-1:30pm-5pm, Sunday: 9am-3:30pm. Info: Kenneth J. Poole 661-304-7468,
[email protected] or visit www.bakers fieldchessclub.com or Facebook. Ent: Bakersfield Chess Club, P.O. Box 176, 3501 Mall View Rd., Suite 115, Bakersfield, CA 93306. State Championship Qualifier. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 11-13 or 12-13, California Southern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced) 18th annual Western Class Championships 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75). Renaissance Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US-101 to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free parking. $$20,000 based on 230 paid entries (re-entries, Class E count as half entries), minimum $16,000 (80% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Master (over 2199): $2000-1000-500300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1500-800-400-200. Class A (1800-1999): $1500-800-400-200. Class B (1600-1799): $1500-800-400-200. Class C (1400-1599): $1400-700400-200. Class D (1200-1399): $1200-600-300-200. Class E (1000-1199): $600-300-200-100, trophies to top 7. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated must play in A or below with maximum prize A $600, B $500, C $400, D $200, E $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 3day $113 mailed by 3/3, 2-day $112 mailed by 3/3, all $115 online at chesstour.com by 3/8, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/8 (entry only, no questions), $130 at site. EF for all in Class E Section, and unrated in Class D: all $60 less. 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 Master) $60. SCCF memb. ($18, jr $10) required for rated Southern CA residents. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Byes: OK all rds, limit 2; Master must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $8787, 818-707-1220, reserve by 3/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658.
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See previous issue for TLAs appearing March 1-14
Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for withdrawals. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Mar. 11-13, Texas ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 South Houston Open 5SS, G/120, FIDE rated. Free entry for GMs and IMs (EF deducted from winnings of IMs). SIDE EVENTS: (Schol.Team & Ind., 5SS, G/30, one day only, Sun. Mar. 13th); 5-min. Blitz "CAJUN KNOCK-OUT" (Sat. night after Rd. 3). Separate room for schol. Players - A trophy or medal will be awarded to each schol. player. Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake, 3000 NASA Road One, Houston (281333-9300). 5 Sects. PRIZES: $10,000 b/200 paid ent. OPEN: $1400-800500-300-200; U2200: $700-400; U2000: $800-400-200-100-50; U1800: $800400-200-100-50; U1600/Unr*: $800-400-200-100-50; U1300: $400-300200-100-50. *Unrated players may only win 50% of the prize fund except in the Open Sect. where they must pay full EF and are eligible for full prize fund. Schol. Sects. (Team & Individual): K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12. Prizes:Trophies to top 5 individuals & top 3 teams in each section (more ind. trophies depending on attendance). Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir chess medal. Special award to the school with the most players in attendance.Teams may have as many players as they wish from the same school in the same section but must have a minimum of 3 players to be considered a team; the top 3 scores will count for final team score. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and medal placements for winners of all schol. sections. Free chess clock to player who travels farthest to tourn. in both adult and schol. tournaments. CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat the top ranked player and win free entry to our next tournament! EF: $79 by 3/9; $89 at site; Unr. (U1600) and Jrs. (under 19 yrs of age and playing in U1300 or U1600 Sections) $49 by 3/9; $59 at site. Schol. EF: $20 by 3/9; $25 at site; Re-Entry Fee: $25 (avail. up to Rd. 4); 3 re-entries or 2 Jr. entries count as one additional entry for prize fund. 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7pm, Rds. Fri. 8pm; Sat. 11-6:30, Sun. 9:30-2:30. 2-day Sched: Reg. Sat. 8:30-10am, (Rds 1 & 2, G/75) Sat. 11-2:30-6:30, Sun. 9:30-2:30. Both schedules merge at Rd. 3. Schol.Sched: (All 5 rds G/30--one day only, Sun., Mar. 13). Reg. Sun. 10-11:30am, Rd. 1 at 12 noon; Other rds will follow immediately. Byes: Avail. all Rds. (commit before Rd. 3). HR: $89 for single or double; $99 for triple; $109 for quad (281-333-9300), reserve by Feb. 25 and mention Cajun Chess tournament to assure group rate. ENT: On-line registration and printable entry form at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form to Franc Guadalupe, 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City,TX 77573. Info or Phone Ent: 713-530-7820 or 504-9052971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 12, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Jenifer Woods Memorial 4SS RDS. 1 & 2 G/60, RDS. 3 & 4 G/90 at RCC (GTD) $150-90-60 class $80. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12-2:15-5:30 EF: $30. Adv Ent/Info: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. (585)4422430. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 12-13, Louisiana ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 2011 Louisiana Pro-Am 5-SS, G/2 (Round 1: G/90). Site: Holiday Inn Metairie New Orleans Airport, 2261 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA 70001. EF: $50 if mailed by 3/5, $60 at site. LCA Memb. req’d ($10 adult, $5 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $1800 b/60, 50% Gtd.Two Sections: Pro (Open): $400-200; U2000 $200100. Amateur (U1800): $250-100; U1600 $200-100; U1400 $150; U1200/UNR $100. Reg.: 3/13, 8-9am. Rds.: Sat: 9:15-1-5:30, Sun: 9:302. HR: Call for Rates, (504) 373-5946. Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115,
[email protected], (504) 895-4133 (evenings), (504) 615-6730 (on day of tourney). NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP. A Heritage Event!
ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) Mar. 12-13, New York
2011 Marchand Open (33rd Annual) Dr. Erich Marchand “requested that his friends play chess in his memory.” 5SS 30/60, SD/60. St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY. $10,750 Gtd. Open Section: $2000-1300-850-550-300, Under 2200 & 2000 each $500300 FIDE RATED EF: $70. U1800 Section: $600-400-250. Under 1600 $400-250 EF: $65. U1400 Section: $400-275-175 U1200 $275-175 EF: $60. U1000 Section: $260-190-130-70 U800 $150-90-60 EF: $55. Unrated Players in the U1800 section can only win $125, In U1400& U1000 $55. IM & GM Free if requested before 3/3. Food available at site. REG.: 8-9:15. RDS.: 10-2:15-6:30, 10-2:15. One 1/2pt bye available in rd. 3 or 4 if requested at entry. Info: 585442-2430. Ent: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:25-9:5011:15PM. One bye available, rds. 1 or 4 only; declare at registration. Mar. 18-20 or 19-20, Missouri ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced) 15th annual Mid-America Open 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Louis-Clayton, 7750 Carondelet Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105 (I-64 W/US 40W Exit 32B, 1.2 miles north on Hanley Rd). $$ 20,000 based on 230 paid entries ($60 off entries & re-entries count half), minimum $16,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 5 sections: Open: $2400-1200-600-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300 $1100, U2200 $1000, U2100 $900. FIDE. Under 2000: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1800: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1600: $1600-800-400-200, top U1400 $500. Under 1300: $800-400-200-100, top U1100 $300. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limits: U1300 $200, U1600 $400, U1800 $600, U2000 $800. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: 3-day $113.50, 2-day $112.50 mailed by 3/10, all $115 online at chesstour.com by 3/15, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/15 (entry only, no questions), $130 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. EF for all in U1300 Section, and unrated in U1600 Section: all $60 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 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 $60; not available in Open Section. MCA memb. ($5) required for MO residents. 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, limit 2; Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $89-89, 888-303-1746, 314-726-5400, request chess rate, reserve by 3/4 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 19, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) 2011 March Grand Prix 4SS, G/75. Lehigh County Senior Center, 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102. EF: $40, LVCA/LCSC Members $30, $$200-100 Guaranteed to top 2, top U18 $75, top U16/unrated $75. UNRATEDS FREE ENTRY, if paying 1 year USCF Dues. Up to two 1/2 pt byes (if declared by round 3). REG.: Ends 10am. RDS.:10:30-1:004:00-6:30. Ent/Info: Check payable: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or 610-625-0467 or
[email protected] or www.lehighvalleychess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 19, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 2011 PA State Game/29 Championship (QC) 5SS, G/29. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 3/11, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies: 1-3 U1400, 1-3 U1200, 1-3 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 3/11, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs, Teams of 4-7 players from both sections. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg.: 10-10:30am. Rds.: 11-12:30-1:45-34:15. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, 412-908-0286. W. Mar. 20, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Sunday Swiss G/60 - Flemington 4SS, G/60. Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 07450. (908) 237-2437. GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$100-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $40 gift card. U1000: $30 gift card. Pre-entry $40 ($30 members). Entries postmarked by 3/12 to Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822 or online at deanofchess.com.
On-site: $55 ($40 members). Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3, 5:30. Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced) 12th Pittsburgh Open 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/80, U1200 section is all G/80). Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree, 101 Radisson Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. 3 miles south of downtown, 13 miles from Pittsburgh airport (free shuttle). Free parking. $$16,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & $60 off entries count half), $12,000 (75% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800, Under 2200/Unr $700. FIDE. Under 2100: $1200-700-400-200, top Under 1900 $500. Under 1800: $1200-700-400-200, top Under 1600 $500. Under 1500: $1100600-300-200, top Under 1300 $400. Under 1200: $1000-500-300-200, trophies to top Under 1000, Under 800, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: 3day $103.50, 2-day $102.50 mailed by 3/17, all $107 online at chesstour.com by 3/22, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/22 (entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. EF for unrated in U1200 or U1500: $60 less. 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. Reentry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule (top 4 sections): Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:15 pm. 2-day schedule (top 4 sections): Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:15 pm. Under 1200 schedules: Round 1, 3-day Fri 7 pm or 2-day Sat 11 am. Other rounds Sat. 2:30 pm & 6 pm, Sun. 10 am & 1 pm. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $89-89-89-89, 1-800395-7046, 412-922-8400; reserve by 3/11 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. Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, Vermont ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) 22nd annual Vermont Resort Open 5 SS, 40/2, SD/30 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60). Lake Morey Resort, 1 Clubhouse Rd., Fairlee, VT 05045 (I-91 to Exit 15; less than a mile to the resort on Lake Morey Rd). 2 1/2 hours from Boston or Hartford, 1 hour 45 minutes from Manchester NH, 20 minutes from Dartmouth College. 600 acre lake with boating, indoor pool, health club, tennis, basketball, biking, hiking, etc. $$ 2500 based on 50 paid entries, unrated & re-entries count as half entries, $1500 minimum (60% of each prize) guaranteed. In 2 sections. Open: $500-300-200, top 1850-2049 $200-100, top Under 1850/Unr $200-100. Under 1650: $300-150-80, top Under 1450 $16080, top Under 1250 $130. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1650, and are not eligible for U1450 or U1250 prizes. EF: 3-day $73, 2-day $72 mailed by 3/17, all $74 online at chesstour.com by 3/23, $75 phoned to 406-8962038 by 3/17 (entry only, no questions), $80 at site. $50 less to unrated. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free; $60 deducted from prize. Reentry $40, not available in Open. 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 $15. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 9 & 2:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 9 & 2:15. Half point byes OK all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2. HR: $87-87, 800-423-1211, 802-333-4311, reserve by 3/11 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions:
Mar. 12-13, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 Harrisburg Open 5SS. GIANT Food Store Community Room, 3301Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011. All Prizes ($2,025) Guaranteed! Open Section: $500-250125; U2050: 100-50; U1850: 100-50. Reserve Section (Under 1650): $300-200-100; U1450: $75; U1250: $75; U1050: $75; Upset Prize: $25 Rds.: Saturday 1-3 G/75: 10:00, 1:00, 3:30; Sunday 4 & 5 G/90 10:00, 1:15. EF: $50 by 3/4/11, $70 after 3/4, $75 3/12 on-site. On-site Registration* - Saturday: 8:45-9:30: $75 *If possible, please call before arriving on Saturday if you are not pre-registered so that we may obtain your information and avoid a late start. Ent/Info: HWSCC, c/o Sam Lamonto, 1408 Walnut St., Camp Hill, PA 17011,
[email protected], 717-580-7492. Hotel recommendations available upon request. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 15, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. John's Masters) 4SS, G/35. Third Tues. of every month. 23 W.10th St., NYC 212 477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scoring over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 tournament 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.
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Tournament Life 845-496-9658, www. chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 26-27 or 27, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Weekend Swiss - Flemington - 1 & 2 Day Schedules! 2 Schedules! 2 Day schedule: 4SS, G/90. Reg.: 3/26 11:15-12:15. Rds.: 3/26: 12:30, 4pm, 3/27: 12:30pm, 4pm. 1 Day schedule: 4SS, Rds.: 1 &2 G/30, Rounds 3 & 4 G/90. Reg.: 3/27 9am-9:45am. Rds.: 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 4pm. GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$100-$100-$50, U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $40 gift card. U1000: $30 gift card. Pre-entry $40 ($30 members) online at deanofchess.com or postmarked by 3/19 to Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. Onsite registration: $55 ($40 members). Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 26-27, Tennessee ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 Jack Smith Memorial 7 3 sections: G/60(4rds), U1200(5rds); Rounds (G/60): 9-12-4-6, (U1200, G/45): 9 and as soon as possible. EF for G/60 and U1200 $10. Prizes for G/60 and U1200: Trophies to top 5. G/120(5rds), 5SS, EF $25 ($20 MCC members). Guaranteed Prizes: $200-$100-$50, U1600: $100. Rounds: 9-2-7, 9-2. Registration 03/26: 7:30-8:30am. Site: Greater Memphis Chess Center, 5796 Shelby Oaks Drive, Suite 2, Memphis, TN 38134, Entries: Memphis Chess Club Inc., PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 381870864. www.memphischess.com,
[email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP for G/120. Apr. 1-3 or 2-3, Florida ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced) 19th Annual Southern Open 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Free parking. $$16,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count half), $12,000 (3/4 each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800, Under 2200/Unr $700. FIDE. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1900 $500. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1600 $500. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1300 $400. Under 1200: $800-400-200-100, trophies to top 5, 1st Under 1000, Under 800, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 3/23, all $107 online at chesstour.com by 3/29, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/29 (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 magazine Life 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 $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: $79-79 plus resort fee (currently 7.5%), 1-800-421-8001, 407-
CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Visit our website at www. chesstour. com for late news, results, games, CCA minimum ratings, advance entries, and more! Most tournaments have alternate schedules playing less or more days than listed below. Asterisk means full details in this issueotherwise, see future issues or our website. 3/11-13: W estern C lass C hampionships, Agoura Hills C A* 3/18-20: M id-America O pen, Saint Louis M O * 3/25-27: Pittsburgh O pen, Pittsburgh PA* 3/25-27: V ermont R esort O pen, Fairlee V T* 4/1-3: Southern O pen, O rlando FL* 4/8-10: Hartford O pen, W indsor Locks C T* 4/15-17: Empire State O pen, Saratoga Springs N Y * 4/21-24: Philadelphia O pen, Philadelphia PA* 5/20-22: N ew Y ork State O pen, Lake G eorge N Y * 5/27-30: C hicago O pen, W heeling IL* 6/24-28: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia PA* 6/30-7/4: W orld O pen, Philadelphia PA* 7/15-17: Pacific C oast O pen, Agoura Hills C A* 7/15-17: C hicago C lass,W heeling IL* 7/22-24: Bradley O pen, W indsor Locks C T 7/29-31: G reen M ountain O pen, Stratton M ountain V T 8/5-7: C leveland O pen, C leveland O H* 8/5-7: N ortheast O pen, Stamford C T 8/12-14: C ontinental O pen, Sturbridge M A* 8/12-14: Indianapolis O pen, Indianapolis IN 8/12-14: C entral C alifornia O pen, Fresno C A 8/19-21: M anhattan O pen, N ew Y ork N Y * 8/26-28: Atlantic O pen, W ashington D C 9/3-5: N Y State C hampionship, Albany N Y 9/16-18: Louisville O pen, Louisville KY 10/6-10: C ontinental C lass C hamps, Arlington V A 10/13-15: M idw est C lass, W heeling IL 10/20-22: Boardw alk O pen, Asbury Park N J 11/10-12: Kings Island O pen, M ason O H 11/24-26: N ational C hess C ongress, Philadelphia PA 12/26-29: N orth American O pen, Las V egas N V
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351-2420; reserve by 3/18 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800331-1600, 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. Apr. 1-15, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Queens April Open 6-SS, G/45. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $35, $30 QCC, $200-$100 gtd to top 2, more per entries. Reg.: 7:30-8:00 4/1. Rds.: 8:15 and 10:00 each Friday. Two 1/2 pt byes Ok, request at entry. Ent/Info (Mail by 3/25): Ed Frumkin, 445 E 14th St #10D, New York, NY 10009 (
[email protected]). Do not call or email after 10 pm on Thursdays. A State Championship Event! Apr. 2, New Hampshire ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship (QC) 8SS, GAME/25. Comfort Inn, 298 Queen City Ave., Manchester, NH 03102. EF: $20 postmarked by 25 March, $25 at site. Memb. Req'd: $8, Juniors $6. OSA. $$GTD: $200-100. U2000 $100. U1600 $100. Plaque to top finishing NH resident. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10-11-1-2-3-4-5:30-6:30. Byes available any round, limit two. Must be requested before round four. Complimentary coffee available. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea
[email protected]. HR: (603) 668-2600. www.relyeachess.com. NS. W. Apr. 2-3 or 3, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Marshall April Grand Prix 4SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $50, Members $30. $$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/35, 9:40-11:05 am-12:305:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 4-25, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 90th Nassau Grand Prix 4-SS, 40/80. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 2 sections. Open: EF: $36 by 4/2. $$ (630 b/20, top 2 G) 180-120, U2100, 1900, 1700/UR each 110. Booster: open to U1500/UR. EF: $19 by 4/2. $$ (210 b/14) 90, U1300, 1100/UR each 60. Both: 2 byes 1-4 (Last rd bye must be req before rd 3 and is irrevocable). $10 more for non-memb. EF $7 more at site. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Info only:
[email protected]. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 7, 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. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-11050, 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! Apr. 8-10 or 9-10, Connecticut ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 50 (enhanced) 2nd annual Hartford Open 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $$ 10,000 based on 150 paid entries, $7,500 (75% each prize) minimum guaranteed. Unrated and re-entries count as half entries towards prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1500-700-400-300, top Under 2210 $400-200. Under 2010: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1810 $400-200. Under 1710: $800-400-300-200, top Under 1510 $300150. Under 1410: $700-400-200-150, top Under 1210 $200-100. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1410 or $400 in U1710. EF: 3-day $93, 2-day $92 mailed by 3/31, all $95 online at chesstour.com by 4/6, $100 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 4/6 (entry only, no questions), $110 at site. $50 less to unrated. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-
entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games 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: $87-87, 860-627-5311; reserve by 3/25 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. Apr. 8-10 or 9-10, North Carolina ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 20 The Big Enchilada Holiday Inn - Highwoods, 2805 Highwoods Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604. 5SS 40/90 SD/60 or Rd.1 G/90 for two day. $6,500 b/125. 1st in each section GTD!! OPEN: $800G-$400-$300-200-100. X, u2000 $300-$100 ea. U1800: $750G-$350-$250-150-100. u1600 $250-$100 U1400: $750G$350-$250-150-100. u1200 $250-$100 ALL: EF: $69 (by 4/1)/$80 on site. +$2 for PayPal Re-entry $40 (counts as 1/2 EF). GM/IM Free. $70 deducted from any prize. NCCA req'd OSA. Up to 2 byes allowed. Must request before Rd. 2. Reg.: Fri. 6PM-745PM. Sat. 8AM-9:45AM. Rds.: Fri. 8PM or Sat. 10AM. Then 2PM-8PM, Sun. 9AM-2:30PM. Unr. may not win more than $350 in U1400 or U1800. OPEN IS FIDE RATED!! INFO: Jeff Jones (919)270-9948.
[email protected]. ENT: RTCC, PO Box 37331, Raleigh, NC 27627. HR: $85 1-4. (919) 872-3500. Ask for the April Chess rate by 3/1 to guarantee. Website: http://www.ncchess.org/ rtcc/bigenchilada.html. NC. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 10, New Jersey ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 ICA Spring 2011 Open Championship 4SS, G/60. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. OpenTo All Ages With Rating >1400. U. S. Chess Federation Membership Required, Prize Fund ($$ b/40): 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, 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 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Apr. 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 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Membership checks payable to: International Chess Academy Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. NS. NC. W. Apr. 12, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. John's Masters) 4SS, G/30. (Second Tuesday in April) 23 W.10th St., NYC 212 477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scoring over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 tournament since the prior month’s Masters) EF: $40, members $30, GMs $10 (returned on completion of tournament).Top three prizes guaranteed. $$G 250-150-100. Top U2400 and Top 2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45PM. One bye available, rds. 1 or 4 only; declare at registration. Apr. 15-17 or 16-17, Iowa ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 5th Annual Okoboji Open and Reserve 5th Annual Okoboji Open and Reserve (U1600). Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, 1405 Highway 71 S, Okoboji, IA 51355. In 2 Sections, Okoboji Open: 5SS, Game/120 (2 games at G90 if playing in 2 day option), EF: $50 if registered by 4/3/2011, $60 on site. Jr. and Sr. ($40 if pre-registered), GM's and IM's free entry. $$b/30 (top 3 guaranteed): $300+T-225-125. Expert/Class A/Class B: $80-$40 each. State membership required, other states accepted. 2 day round times: April 16: 9-1-4:30 April 17: 9-2:30. 3 day round times: April 15: 6:00 April 16: 94:30; April 17:9-2:30 (2 and 3 day options merge after round 2). Okoboji Reserve: 5SS, 2 games at G/90, 3 games at G/120, Open to 1599 & under. EF: $40 if registered by 4/3/2011, $50 on site. $$b/20: $120+T-80-60. Class D: $60 - $30; Class E: $30; Class F/Unrated $30. Rounds: April 16: 9-1-4:30 April 17: 9-2:30. 1/2 pt bye per player allowed if requested in advance. ENT: Jodene Kruse, 934 6th St., Sibley, IA 51249. INFO: Jodene Kruse,
[email protected]. HR: $89 if reserved by April 6th 1-800-7274561. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
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Apr. 15-17 or 16-17, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced) 6th annual Empire State Open 5SS, 40/2, SD/30 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60). Saratoga Hilton Hotel, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Free parking. $$ 6000 based on 100 paid entries (unrated & reentries count as half entries), $4000 (2/3 each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-300, top Under 2110/Unr $300. Under 1910: $700-400-200, top Under 1710 (no unr) $250. Under 1610: $600-300-200, top Under 1410 (no unr) $200. Under 1310: $500250-150, top Under 1110 (no unr) $150. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1310 or $300 in U1610. EF: 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 4/7, all $84 online at chesstour.com by 4/13, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 4/13 (entry only, no questions), $90 at site. $50 less to unrated. 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 $50; not available in Open. GMs free, $60 deducted from prize. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 9 & 2:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 9 & 2:15. Bye: all, limit 2, must commit before rd 3. HR: $109-109, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 4/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Inquiries: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 16, Louisiana ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 2011 Louisiana Open 3-SS, G/2 (Round 1: G/90). Site: Hilton Garden Inn, 2350 West Congress St., Lafayette, LA, USA 70506 EF: $45. Prizes: $900 70% Gtd. One section: $400-200; X+U2000 $200-100. (U1800): $125-50; U1600 $100-50; U1400 $75; U1200/UNR $50. 2 Players Req’d for a section. Reg.: 4/16, 8-9am. Rds.: Sat: 9:15-1-5:30. HR: Call for Rates, Tel: (337)-291-1977. Ent/Info: James MacManus, 225 W. Main St., Lafayette, LA 70501,
[email protected], (337) 234-1720 NS, NC. Apr. 16, Wisconsin ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 Hales Corners Challenge XIII 4SS, G/60. Two Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel, 4747 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI (414) 4818000 (mention chess rate $59). EF: $35-Open, $25-Reserve, both $5 more after 4/13. Comp EF for USCF 2200+, call TD for details. $$ Open: 1st$325 (guaranteed), 2nd-$175 (guaranteed), A-$100, B & Below-$75; $$ Reserve: 1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40; Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Ent: Payable to Southwest Chess Club, c/o Allen Becker, 6105 Thorncrest Dr., Greendale, WI 53129. Questions to TD: Robin Grochowski, 414-861-2745. Apr. 16-17, California Northern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 6th Annual Frank Doyle Open Frank Doyle Open Exchange Bank, 444 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. 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. $$GTD: $150-100. Unr. must play in Booster Section. Unrated players winning prizes will only receive half of the prize. ALL: EF: $35 advance until 4/13, $45 at site. Reg.: 04/16 8:30am - 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10, 3; Sun 10, 3. ENT: Paul Stagnoli, 4233 Kintyre Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409-4127. INFO: (707)478-4385
[email protected]. No phone or email entries. Bring equipment, none provided. No Cell phones allowed. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 16-7, Texas ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 60
2011 Laredo Open 5SS. Bravo Care, 6508 N. Bartlett Ave., Laredo, TX 78040. $$5600 GTD. 3 sections: Open (This section is FIDE rated but uses USCF rules.) Rds. g/120. $$1200-800-600 u2400 $500, u2200 $500, u2000 $500. Reserve (under 1800), $$ 400-200-100. U1600 200-100-50 Unrated reserve $50. Novice (under 1400), $$ 200-100-50, Unrated Novice $50, An Unrated may win any prize in the open section. However, in the reserve or Novice section the winnings are limited to $50. Accelerated pairings may be used at the TD’s discretion. Only One 1/2 point bye is available and must be requested before the end of 2nd round. EF: $45 if received by April 1, 2011. $55 on site. Rds.: Saturday April 16th 9:30 a.m., 2.00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Sunday April 17th 9.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. HR: $36/$36/$36/$36. Reservations 956-251-8281 Free Motel Room: 10 Free Room accommodations for the first 2200+ USCF/FIDE Rated Player who Pre-Register for the tournament on a First come first served basis. Organizer reserves the right to put up to two players in a room. Rooms courtesy of Kevin Yang, Gateway Inn Laredo, TX. Alternately two such players could register and request a single room. Free Entry: First 5 GM’s get a Free Entry for the Tournament. Your entry fee will not be deducted from any winnings. http://www.guildtechs.com/sauceda. Sponsor/Guarantor: Dr. Joel Sauceda, B.S., Pharm.D., R.Ph (956-6938770),
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[email protected] and TD: Eddie Rios, 361-455-3682,
[email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 16-17, Virginia ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 9th Annual Kingstowne Chess Festival Kingstowne Snyder Center, 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315. 4 Sections. Open (FIDE-rated): 4SS, 40/100 SD/60. EF: $40 if received by 4/13, $50 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $84 if received by 4/13, $94 at site. Prizes $$1000G: $400-250-125. U2000-U1800-Unr. each $75. Rds.: 11-5, 10-4. Amateur (U1800-unr.): 5SS, G/100. EF: $20 if received by 4/13, $30 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $64 if received by 4/13, $74 at site. Prizes $$500 b/32: $180-100-70. U1600U1400-Unr. each $50. No unrated may win more than $150. Rds.: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Booster (U1600-unr.): 5SS, G/100. EF: $15 if received by 4/13, $25 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $59 if received by 4/13, $69 at site. Prizes $$370 b/32: $150-80-50. U1400-U1200-Unr. each $30. No unrated may win more than $100. Rds: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Novice (U1400-unr.): 6SS, G/75. EF: $10 if received by 4/13, $20 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $54 if received by 4/13, $64 at site. Prizes $$285 b/32: $100-70-40. U1200-U1000-Unr. each $25. No unrated may win more than $80. Rds.: 11-2-5-8, 12:30-4. All: One half-point bye allowed in Open, two in other sections. Last-round bye must commit by end of play Sat. and irrevocable. Reg.: 9-10:30. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. e-mail (info only):
[email protected]. FIDE. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 20-24, 21-24, 22-24 or 23-24, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced) 5th annual Philadelphia Open Open Section, Apr 20-24: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated. Other sections, Apr 21-24, 22-24 or 23-24: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75, 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/40). NEW SITE! The upscale, luxury Loews Philadelphia Hotel, rated Four Diamonds by AAA, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. Prizes $100,000 based on 650 paid entries (unrated in U1200 or U1500, seniors, re-entries, GMs, WGMs, foreign IMs count as half entries), else proportional, minimum $70,000 (70% of each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections: Open: $100005000-2500-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak first $300 bonus, FIDE 2300-2499 $3000-1500-1000, FIDE Under 2300/Unr $30001500-1000. Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700: each $5000-30002000-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1500: $4000-2000-15001000-700-600-500-400-300-300, top Under 1300 (note correction) $1000-500. Under 1200: $3000-2000-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300300, top Under 1000 $1000-500. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26
lifetime games rated as of 4/11 list may not win over $500 in U1000, $1500 in U1200 (note correction), or $2500 in U1500. Games rated too late for 4/11 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any USCF rating supplement 4/10-3/11, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $300 in U1200, $600 U1500, $1000 U1700, $1500 U1900, or $2000 U2100. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 4) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 5-day (Open only) $205, 4-day $204, 3-day $203, 2-day $202 mailed by 1/26; 5-day $225, 4-day $224, 3-day $223, 2-day $222 mailed by 4/12; all $250 at site. PSCF members may deduct $3 from mailed EF only. No checks at site, credit cards OK. No mailed credit card entries. Online EF at chesstour.com: $207 by 1/26, $227 by 4/18, $250 after 4/18 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions): $210 by 1/26, $230 by 4/18. No phone entry after 4/18. GMs & foreign IMs free; $150 deducted from prize. WGMs $100; $120 deducted from prize. EF $100 less to rated seniors over 65. EF $100 less to unrated in Under 1200 or Under 1500. Special 1 year USCF membership 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. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open Section to Open Section. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat. 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day, 3-day, & 2-day merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: all; limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $98-98-123-123, 215-627-1200, reserve by 4/7 or rate may increase. Parking: Hotel has valet parking only, with a special chess rate of $30/day. Many parking lots nearby charge much less, with rates lowest on the weekend. Among the lots believed to have weekend rates under $10 are 15th & Arch and 8th & Chestnut, both less than a half mile from the hotel. 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 U1900 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: April list used; FIDE ratings used in Open Section. 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 April rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 22-24, Nevada ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced) 11th Annual RENO-FAR WEST OPEN 6SS,40/2,20/1,G/1/2.Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N.Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501.1-866-386-7829 or (775) 348-2200. $$21,400
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Tournament Life b/250. $$14,400 Gtd. (Prizes 1-10 in Open Section Gtd. plus 1/2 of all other prizes). A “Tribute to GM Larry Evans”. 5 Sections. FIDE. Open (2000 & above) EF: $137, (1999 & below = $151) (GMs & IMs free but must enter by (4/1) or pay late fee) .$$2,000-1,200-1000-800-600-500400-300-300-300, (2399/below)-$1,000, (2299/below)-$1,000, 2199/ below)-$1000-500-300-200 (If a tie for 1st then a playoff for $100 out of prize fund plus trophy). Sec. A (1800-1999) EF: $136; $$1,000-500-400300-200-100-100. Sec. B (1600-1799) EF: $135; $$900-500- 400-300200-100-100. Sec. C (1400-1599) EF: $134; $$700-500-400-300-200100-100. Sec. D/under (1399-below) EF: $133; $$600-400-300200-100-100-100;Top Senior (65+) -$200; Club Champ.-$400-200. ALL: Entries must be postmarked by 4/1 or pay late fee-$11 until 4/14 (do not mail after 4/14), $22 at site. All classes have trophies 1st - 3rd. Unrated players are free entry but not eligible for cash prizes- must join USCF for 1 full year thru this tournament. 1st Unrated = trophy + 1 yr. USCF Mem. $10 discount to Seniors (65+ yrs.) & Juniors (19-under). Players may play up. Provisionally rated players may only win 1/2 of 1st place money. CCA ratings may be used. Note: pairings not changed for color unless 3 in a row or a plus 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned. SIDE EVENTS:Thurs. (4/21) 6-7:15pm "Tribute to GM Larry Evans" hosted by IM John Donaldson (FREE); 7:30pm-TBA- Simul ($15); 7:30pm-Blitz (5 Min) tourney($20) 80% entries = Prize Fund. Sat. (4/23) (3-4:30pm) Free Game/Position Analysis - IM John Donaldson. ALL REG.: (4/21) 5-10pm, (4/22) 9-10am. RDS.: (Fri) 12-7, (Sat) 10-6, (Sun) 9:30-4:30. Byes available any round (if requested by Rd.1). ENT: make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address listed above), postmarked by 4/1. $11 late fee if postmarked after 4/1 and before 4/14. Do not mail after 4/14 or email after 4/19. $22 late fee at site. HR: (SunThurs. $27!) (Fri. & Sat. $47!) + tax.1-866-386-7829 mention (Code) CHESS421 (Reserve by 4/11/11) to get Chess rate. INFO: Jerry Weikel,
6578 Valley Wood Dr., Reno, NV 89523, (775) 747-1405, wackyykl@ aol.comOr check out our website at: www.renochess.org/fwo. To verify entry check website. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 28-May 26, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) 2011 Hatboro Open 5-SS, 40/90, G/1. Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 151 W. County Line Rd., Hatboro 19040. $$950 b/30, 75% GTD. One section: $400-200, U1900 $100, U1700 $100, U1500 $100, Upset Prize $50. EF: $30 if postmarked by 4/14, $35 at site, Chaturanga CC members $5 less. Checks to "Chaturanga Chess Club." Reg.: 7-7:20pm. Rds.: Thursdays 7:30pm. Bye: limit 1, any round, request before Round 3 starts. Ent/Info: Jorge Amador, POB 387, Forest Grove, PA 18922, (215) 794-8368, chaturanga @verizon.net. W. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 29-May 1 or Apr. 30-May 1, Florida ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 18th Space Coast Open 5SS, Top section FIDE rated at G/100+Increment 30. Lower sections G/120+Delay 5. (2-day Rd. 1 for all sections G/60+Delay 5). DoubleTree Hotel Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 2080 North Atlantic Avenue. (Hwy A1A), Cocoa Beach, FL. $$10,000 b/165 pd., 60% Gtd. 6 Sections: Master/Expert: $1200+trophy-700-300, U2400 $600+trophy, U2200 $600+trophy-300. Class A: $600+trophy-300-200. Class B: $600+trophy-300-200. Class C: $600+trophy-300-200. Class D: $600+trophy300-200. U1200: $600+trophy-300-200, U1000 $300+trophy-200, U800 $200+trophy-100, trophies to top Brevard County scholastics players in K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12, book to plus score not winning other prize. All: Rated players may play up one class only. Unr. may play in Master or U1200. Unr. limited to $100 prize unless place prize in Master. Prizes for
1st-3rd brilliancy and biggest upset rds 1-4, sponsored by Hollywood Kings. EF: $79, via mail or on-line by 4/22, $90 on-line by 4/28 or at site (no credit cards); $20 less if Unr. or under age 18. Re-entry $40 by round 3 (1/2 point Byes for earlier rounds). GM/IM free entry available on-line until 3/31, else $80 from prize. Special EF for Brevard County students in any section: $20 on-line, $25 at site (counts as 1/4 entry for based on prize fund). Reg: ends 1 hr. before 1st rd. Rds.: Rd. 1 8pm Fri (2-day 10am Sat. at G/60), Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1-7, Sun. 9-2:30. Side events: Space Coast Open Blitz. 4-SS (2 games/Rd), G/5. Prizes: Cash prizes based on entries. EF $10. Rds Sat. 12:30-6:30, Sun. 8:30-2:00. (i.e., Blitz rounds are prior to rounds 2-5 of main tournament). Other events: see sco2011. eventbrite.com. HR: $99-99-109-109, $129 oceanfront (King only), $129 suite ($139 triple/quad occupancy). 800-552-3224 or 321-783-9222, ask for Space Coast Chess rate, reserve by 4/8. Ent: Space Coast Chess Foundation, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or sco2011.eventbrite.com. Info only: Peter Dyson 321-452-9863,
[email protected]. FIDE, W. Chess Magnet School JGP. A Heritage Event! Apr. 29-May 1 or Apr. 30-May 1, Maryland ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 40 51st Maryland Open 5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (Rnd 1 G/120) (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-468-1100. All prizes guaranteed. 3 sections: Open FIDE $1200-600-300-200-100, top U2100 $125, top Life Master $100, top Candidate Master $75. Amateur Section (U1900) $800-400-300-150-100, top U1700 $125, top U1550 $100, top 1st Cat $90, top 2nd Cat $80, top 3rd Cat $70. Reserve Section (U1400) $650-300-200-125-100, top U1200 $110, top U1000 $100, top 4th Cat $50, top unrated $50. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1100
Membership Appreciation Program (MAP) The MAP program continues in 2011. See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Top standings will appear every two months in Chess Life.
Overall Affiliate Standings
Name PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN BAY AREA CHESS WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB TRI-STATE CHESS SILVER KNIGHTS GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE DALLAS CHESS CLUB LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS JERSEY SHORE HS CHESS LEAGUE
State Points TX 1052 NY 991 CA 452 PA 351 NY 300 PA 298 MO 295 TX 293 NY 293 NJ 233
Sm all State Affiliate Standings
Name MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES SIOUX EMPIRE CHESS FOUNDATION METRO CHESS MESA CHESS CLUB TALES TOLD TALL CHESS OMAHA CHESS COMMUNITY AIRLINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEW MEXICO SCHOL CHESS ORG WELLS MEMORIAL SCHOOL WETZEL COUNTY CHESS CLUB
State Points ME 123 SD 105 DC 94 NM 51 NH 39 NE 32 ME 30 NM 30 NH 21 WV 18
State Chapter Affiliate Standings
Name MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN KENTUCKY CHESS ASSOCIATION MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC NEW HAMPSHIRE CHESS ASSN NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED GEORGIA CHESS ASSOCIATION
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CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN JERSEY SHORE HS CHESS LEAGUE DALLAS CHESS CLUB SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB MARSHALL CHESS CLUB CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE HAMILTON ELEM SCH CHESS CLUB CHESS CENTER OF NEW YORK LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB
NY NJ TX CA NY MO MO MI NY CA
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PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS BAY AREA CHESS WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB TRI-STATE CHESS LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS SILVER KNIGHTS EN PASSANT CHESS CLUB GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE ST PETERSBURG CHESS CLUB OAK VIEW CHESS CLUB
TX CA PA NY NY PA TX MO FL CA
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State Points MI 578 PA 178 MD 127 WA 103 MN 93 KY 87 MA 82 NH 61 NJ 43 GA 30
State
NAVARRO, DANIEL A DOCKERY, JOHN T ENNIS, JUSTIN LARSON, GERALD A STALLINGS, JAY S MCDONALD, THOMAS D ALDI, DAVID J THOMAS, KENNETH CAMPBELL, TIM V BERRY, FRANK K
TX FL PA AL CA TX CT NJ MO OK
Points
839 210 127 102 84 80 77 68 67 66 Points
990 422 328 298 279 271 219 218 200 185 Points
88 57 46 26 25 21 20 20 19 18
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120 83 273
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1172 947 1334
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383
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or $400 in U1900. A free continental breakfast for participants will be provided on Sunday morning. We will optionally text your pairings to your cell phone. EF: $60 by 4/15 mail or online, $70 by 4/26 online, $75 by 4/28 online, and $80 at the door. Special EFs: GM&IMs free; $60 deducted from prize. Special HR: $99, may not be avail after 4/15, free Sat. night room for GMs registering early. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 12-6, Sun 9-2:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10am rds Sat 11-2-6, Sun 9-2:15. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Online entry and link to room reservations at http://themdopen.com. Questions: mregan@ baltimorechess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 29-May 1, Michigan ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 6 Great Lakes Open 3 Sections: OPEN, U1700, U1000. 2-Day & 3-Day schedules available for OPEN and U1700, 5-SS, sections merge after RD 2. 1-Day Only schedule for U1000, 4-SS. USCF and a STATE Membership required-can be purchased on site. Tournament held at McCamly Plaza Hotel, 50 Capital Avenue SW, Battle Creek, MI 49037 (See Lodging below). SPECIAL EVENTS: Sat, 9pm BlitzTournament, EF: $10 (85% payout). Sun, 9am IM or GM Lecture ($10). STRICT RULE ENFORCEMENT: Cell phones must be off or in silent mode in tournament room. 1st infraction, deduct half remaining time or game forfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfeiture for 2nd infraction. Spectator infraction: Banned from tournament playing areas for remainder of tournament. Headphones cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in last round by players with a plus score; must be willing to present headphones to TDs for exam at any time; failure to do so will result in removal from tournament without refund. Rules posted on site. ChiefTD: SeniorTD Ed Mandell. EF: By 4/22 (Add $10 after; add $15 on site): OPEN: 3-Day $53; 2-Day $52. U1700: 3-Day $43; 2-Day $42. U1000: 1-Day only $20. Re-Entry: $35 in U1700 only. USCF and a State membership required—can be purchased on site. TL: 3-Day: Rds 1-3, G2hrs; Rds 4-5, 40/2, SD30. 2-Day: Rds 1-2, G-60; Rd 3, G-2hrs; Rds 4-5: 40/2, SD30. 1-Day (U1000): G/45. REG: 3-Day, Fri, 4/29, 5-6:30pm. 2Day, Sat, 4/30, 9-11am. 1-Day (U1000), Sat, 4/30, 9-11am. RDS: 3-Day: Fri, 7pm; Sat, 12, 4:30; Sun, 10, 3:30. 2-Day: Sat, 11:30, 2, 4:30; Sun, 10, 3:30. 1-Day: Sat: 11:45, 2, 3:45, 5:30. $$: $2,500 Prize Fund (UNR elig. for TOP or UNRATED prizes ONLY): OPEN $1,250 (b/36, min. 6 per prize group): 1st $500, 2nd $300; TOP X, TOP A, TOP U1800/UNR: $150 each. U1700 $950 (b/36, min. 6 per prize group): 1st $350, 2nd $225, TOP C, TOP D, TOP U1200/UNR, $125 each. U1000 $300 (b/22, min. 4 per prize group): 1st $125, 2nd $75, TOP 700-899, TOP U700/UNR: $50 each. Lodging: For reservations, go online at http://www.mccamlyplaza.com or call toll-free: 1-888-622-2659; ask for Great Lakes Open chess rate ($91/night if booked by April 9th). Covered lot parking $4 overnight (unlimited in/out privileges), free in nearby areas on weekends. For directions to hotel, go online to: http://www.mapquest.com or http:// www.yahoo.com/maps. Info & Ent: Stan Beckwith, 84 Bond St., Battle Creek, MI 49037-1907; (269) 964-2927 OR Ed Mandell, AllThe King’s Men,
(586) 558-4790; Fax: (586) 558-2046; http://www.allthekingsmen chess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 30, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) 2011 April Grand Prix 4SS, G/75. Lehigh County Senior Center, 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102. EF: $40, LVCA/LCSC Membs. $30, $$200-100 Gtd. to top 2, + U18 $75, U16/unrated $75. UNRATEDS FREE ENTRY, if paying 1 year USCF Dues. Two 1/2 pt byes (if declared by rd. 3). REG.: Ends 10am. RDS.: 10:301:00-4:00-6:30. Ent: Check to: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045,
[email protected], www.lehighvalleychess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 30-May 1, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) Marshall CC Maypril Grand Prix 4SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $50, Members $30. $$625 Gtd: 250 -100-75, U2200/Unrated $100, U2000 $100. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. FIDE. (G/30 not FIDE-rateable.) Chess Magnet School JGP. May 12, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St., bet. 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-11050, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! May 20-22 or 21-22, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced) 19th annual New York State Open 5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60). Tiki Resort (formerly Howard Johnson), 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 4000. In 3 sections. Open: $$ 600-300-150, top Under 2010 $280-140, top Under 1810/Unr $260-130. Senior, open to under 1910 or unrated born before 5/22/61. $$ 400-200-100, top Under 1710 $240-120. Under 1610: $$ 300200-100, Under 1410 $180-90, Under 1210 $140-70. No unrated may win over $250 in Senior or $150 in Under 1610. All: 1 year NYSCA membership to NY residents who are not members. EF: 3-day $78, 2-day $77 mailed by 5/13, $79 online at chesstour.com by 5/18, $85 phoned by 5/18 to 406-896-2038 (payment only, no questions), $90 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. $40 less to unrated in U1610 or Senior sections. 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. Reentry $40, not available in Open Section. GMs free, $60 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 11:30 am, rds Sat 12, 3 &, 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye towards U1810 or U1210 prizes). HR: 65-65 (poolside), 75-75 (regular), call 518-668-5744 Mon-Fri 9 am-4pm, reserve by 5/5 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 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. May 21-22, District of Columbia ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 15 D.C. Class Championships 4-SS. U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20005, 202/8574922. Free underground parking on Saturday at site. Players may play only in their own section (May ratings used) except K-12 may play up one section. All: Reg: 10-11. Irrevocable byes only if requested before play begins. Master/Expert - Class D Sections TC: 30/90, SD/1, Rds. 11:30-5, 11- 4:30. Trophies to top 4 school teams (top 4 players make a team) Master/Expert prizes guaranteed. Class prizes b/16 per section. EF: $42 if mailed by 5/7, $50 at site. Sections: Master/Expert: $$G 400225-125; Class A: $$300-200-100; Class B $$300-200-100; Class C: $$300-200-100, Class D: $300-200-100. Classes E-G/Under: TC: G/45. Rds. 11- 1- 3- 5.Trophy prizes. EF: $15 if mailed by 5/7, $20 at site. Unrated EF: $20 but ineligible for cash prizes. Unrateds may use unpublished ratings at organizer’s discretion. Annual used book sale at same time. Many hundreds of books, some collectible, available. Ent: U.S. Chess Center. Mail to address above. www.chessctr.org. Chess Magnet School JGP except for Classes E-G/Under section. May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, Illinois ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 300 (enhanced) 20th annual Chicago Open Open Section, May 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1, GM & IM norms possible.
SAVE THE DATE!
June 17-21 4th New York International! 200 GPP! $10,000 Prize Fund! GM/IM Norms possible!
5th annual PHILADELPHIA OPEN April 20-24 (Open), 21-24, 22-24 or 23-24 (lower sections) - Easter weekend New site, luxurious Loews Hotel- Open 9 rds, other sections 7 rds- Note U1300 prizes correction
Prizes $100,000 based on 650 paid entries, $70,000 minimum, IM and GM norms possible! Open Section: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. Lower Sections: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75; 2-day option, rds 1-4 G/40). Loews Philadelphia, 1200 Market St (downtown), AAA 4 Diamonds. Rooms $9898-123-123, 215-627-1200, reserve by 4/7.
Prize limits: 1) If under 26 total games by 4/11 list, $500 U1000, $1500 U1200, $2500 U1500. 2) If more than 30 pts over section max on any list 4/10-3/11, prize limit $1500. 3) Unr limit $300 U1200, $600 U1500, $1000 U1700, $1500 U1900, $2000 U2100.
6 sections. Prizes based on 650 paid entries, else proportional (unrated, seniors, reentries, GMs, WGMs, foreign IMs count half), with 70% minimum guaranteed. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1500-1000800-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak 1st $300, FIDE 2300-2499 $3000-1500-1000, FIDE U2300/ Unr $3000-1500-1000. FIDE rated, 200 GPP U2100, U1900, U1700 Sections: $50003000-2000-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1500 Section: $4000-2000-15001000-700-600-500-400-300-300, TOP Under 1300 (note correction) $1000-500. Under 1200 Section: $3000-2000-15001000-700-600-500-400-300-300, top Under 1000 $1000-500.
Entry fee, if mailed by 4/12: 5-day $225, 4-day $224, 3-day $223, 2-day $222. Online entry fee at chesstour.com: $227 by 4/18, $250 until 2 hours before round 1. Phoned entry fee: 406-896-2038, $230 by 4/18. No phone entry after 4/18. At site: $250, no checks, credit cards OK. Special EF: $100 less to rated seniors 65/over. $100 less to unrated in U1200 or U1500. Re-entry (except Open) $100. GMs & foreign IMs/free, $150 from prize. Special 1 year USCF membership 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. USCF membership required.
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5-day Open schedule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 pm, Thu 12 noon & 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds. Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day, 3-day and 2-day all merge and compete for same prizes. Half pt byes OK all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 rds. Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. All: FIDE ratings used for Open, USCF April for other sections. Unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Parking: See Tournament Life. Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Optional entry form faces inside back cover. $15 service charge for refunds. JGP.
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Tournament Life Lower sections, May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/40). Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south.) Free parking. $100,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 6 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-700-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak winner bonus $200, top FIDE 2300-2499 $2500-15001000, top FIDE 2300/Unr $2500-1500-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game for title & bonus. FIDE rated. Under 2100: $6000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300, top Under 2000 (not a section) $1000. Under 1900: $6000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-400300-300-300, top Under 1800 (not a section) $1000. Under 1700: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300, top Under 1600 (not a section) $1000. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-500-400300-300-300, top Under 1350 (not a section) $1000. Under 1200: $4000-2000-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300-300, top Under 1000 (not a section) $800. Each section has place prizes and class prizes; a player who wins both receives the larger. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated through 5/11 list may not win over $1500 U1200 or $2500 U1500. Games rated too late for 5/11 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any list 5/10-4/11, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $300 in U1200, $600 U1500, $1000 U1700, $1500 U1900 or $2000 U2100. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 5-day (Open only) $200, 4-day $199, 3-day $198, 2-day $197 mailed by 3/15; 5-day $220, 4-day $219, 3-day $218, 2-day $217 mailed by 5/18; all $250 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF at chesstour.com: $203 by 3/15, $223 by 5/23, $250 after 5/23 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phoned EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions): $225 by 5/23 (entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 5/23. GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs free; $150 deducted from prize. US WGMs $100; $120 deducted from prize. Rated senior age 65/over in any section: EF $100 less. Rated below 900 in U1200 Section (except senior): EF $100 less. Unrated in U1500 Section: EF $100 less. Unrated in U1200 Section: EF $150 less. ICA membership ($15, scholastic $10) required for rated Illinois residents. Join ICA online at chesstour.com with advance entry and save $4! 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: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open. 5-day schedule (Open 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: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 4-day, 3-day & 2-day schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. Hotel rates: $99-99-99-99, 800-937-8461, 847-7776500, reserve by 5/13 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. 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. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: May official ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) 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, 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 May rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced) The New Yorker Open! 7-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75; 2-Day, rds. 1-4 G/45). New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St., across from Penn Station, New York. $8,000 prize fund b/200 paid entries (U1200 Section counts 1/2), minimum 60% of each prize Guaranteed! 5 sections. Open: $1,000500-250-150. FIDE. Under 2400: $800-400-200-100, top U2200 $350. FIDE. Under 2000: $800-400-200-100, top U1800 $350, $300 limit to Unr. Under 1600: $800-400-200-100, top U1400 $300, $200 limit to Unr. Under 1200: $300-200-100, $100 limit to Unr. EF: 4-Day $97, 3-Day
GOLD AFFILIATES 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 230 Thompson Street New York, NY 10012 212-475-8130
[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
Oklahoma Chess Foundation www.OKchess.org
Indiana State Chess Association www.indianachess.org
Michigan Chess Association www.michess.org
Orange Crush Chess Club (IN)
[email protected]
Long Island Chess Nuts (NY) 516-739-3907
Oak View Chess Club (CA) 714-848-4377
Sparta Chess Club (NJ) www.spartachessclub.org
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A State Championship Event! May 28-30 or 29-30 or 28-29, California Northern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced) CalChess Open State & Class Championship 6SS, 30/90 G/60 (2-day opt rds 1-3 G/60). Sections D/E 6SS G/90 only. Hotel: Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94539. Chess rate $89. Prizes: $13,000 b/207. 80% guaranteed. 6 sections. Open (2200+ FIDE rated): 2000-1000-400-200-100-100. Expert (2000-2199), A (18001999), B (1600-1799), C (1400-1599): $1000-400-200-100-100-100. Section D/E (u1400): 600-300-100-u1200:300-200-100. Unr prize limit $300 except in Open. EF mail/online by 5/24: 3day=99 2day=98 onsite+25 Play-up+20. GMs/IMs free-EF subtr from prize. Re-entry $40. Saver EF = EF-$20 & 2/3 of calc. prize. Refunds: $20 fee. May 2011 Supp, CCA min, TD desc to place players accurately. Sched: 3day: Reg Sat1010:30, Rds Sat/Sun 11 5:15, Mon 10 3:30. 2day: Reg Sun9-9:30, Rds Sun 10 12:25 2:40 5:15, Mon 10 3:30. D/E 2-day only: Reg Sat9-9:30, Rds Sat/Sun 10 1:30 5. Max two 1/2-pt byes - must commit bef rd 3. Quest:
[email protected]. More Info/Ent: BayAreaChess.com/memo. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP. June 4, North Carolina ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 10
GOLD & SILVER
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
$98, 2-Day $97, if postmarked by 5/19, $100 on-line thru 5/24 at www.chesscenter.cc, $110 by phone thru 5/24, $120 at site, $60 less to unrated players in Under 1600 Section (only players with 3 games or less are unrated), $60 less to all in Under 1200 Section, GMs free ($80 from prize), free to specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners! Re-entry $70; $15 charge for refunds. 4-Day Schedule: reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds Fri. 7, Sat. 11 & 6, Sun.11 & 6, Mon. 10 & 4:30. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am. Rds. Sat. 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun. 11 & 6, Mon. 10 & 4:30. 2Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am. Rds. Sun. 10, 12, 2, 4, 6, Mon. 10 & 4:30. All schedules merge and compete for same prizes. Limit 3 byes, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: 212-971-0101. Questions,
[email protected] or 845-569-9969 (credit card phone entries thru 5/24: 406-896-2191, 24 hours, no questions). After 5/24, enter at site only (no checks, credit cards OK). CCA ratings may be used. Ent: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. Bring sets, clocks, boards-- none supplied! W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
AFFILIATES GOLD
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.
SILVER
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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Porter Evette Memorial 4SS, G/70. Orchard Lake Campground, Saluda, NC. Porter: $$GTD: $150100-100-100-50. U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000 $50 each, EF: $23. Evette (U1000): Plaque to first, EF: $8. ALL: Unrateds free, noncampers pay $7 day-use fee. ENT: Calanda Chess, c/o Klaus Pohl, 9 Bridgeton Ct., Greenville, SC 29615
[email protected], www.ioa.com/ ~hyde/porter11.pdf. Chess Magnet School JGP. June 9, Nevada ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced) 2011 National Open Blitz (QC) 6 D-SS (12 games), G/5. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. $$G 2,500. 2 Sections: Open 500-250-150. U2400, U2200, 2000 75-150 each. Amateur (under 1800) 300-150-100, U1600, U1400, U1100 150-75 each. There must be 3 players eligible for each prize to be awarded. EF: $40 by 6/8, $50 on site. REG.: 5-6 p.m. Round 1 at 7 p.m. Higher of regular or quick rating used. HR: $55 single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. ENT: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W. June 9, Nevada ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 60 (enhanced) 2011 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) See Nationals. A Heritage Event! An American Classic! June 10-12 or June 11-12, Nevada ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced) 2011 National Open See Nationals. June 24-28, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced) 8th annual Philadelphia International 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Parking: $10/day chess rate with guest room at Sheraton, $20/day chess rate without guest room, parking lot 1 block from hotel may be much less than $20. $$G 10,000: $3000-1500-1000800-700-600-500-400, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1000-500. Minimum prize $500 to foreign GMs who complete all games with no byes, $250 to US GMs, foreign IMs & foreign WGMs who complete all games with no byes. IM & GM norms possible; FIDE rated. EF: Free to GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs. Foreign FIDE rated players or US IMs: $115 mailed by 6/16, $117 online by 6/21, $125 phoned by 6/21 (406-896-2038, payment only, no questions), $150 at tmt. USA FIDE 2200/up rated players: $215 mailed by 6/16, $217 online by 6/21, $225 phoned by 6/21, $250 at tmt. Others: $315 mailed by 6/16, $317 online by 6/21, $325 phoned by 6/21, $350 at tmt. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special
1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri through Mon 11 & 6, Tue 11. Two half point byes available (must commit before rd 2); norm not possible if taking bye. HR: $97-97, 215-448-2000, reserve by 6/5 or rate may increase. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us (use @ instead of at). Chess Magnet School JGP. A Heritage Event! An American Classic! June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, Pennsylvania ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 300 (enhanced) 39th Annual World Open 9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, 3-day option, rds 1-5 G/45), Open Section plays 5-day June 30-July 4 or 7-day June 28-July 4 only. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Parking $10/day chess rate with guest room at Sheraton, $20/day chess rate without guest room, parking lot 1 block from hotel may be much less than $20. For shuttle info from Philadelphia Airport, call 800-559-2040 or 215-616-5370. Prizes $300,000 based on 1300 paid entries ($100 off entries count as 70% entries, re-entries, GMs, WGMs as 50% entries, $200 off entries as 40% entries), $225,000 minimum (75% of each prize) guaranteed. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik; free GM lectures 9 am 7/2 & 7/3. In 7 sections, each with place prizes and class prizes; a player who wins both a place prize and a class prize receives the larger prize. Open: $25000-12000-60003000-1500-1200-1000-800-600-500, clear winner bonus $400, top FIDE U2500 $2000-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 11:30 pm 7/4 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2400/Unr: $18000-9000-5000-2500-1300-1000-900-800-600-500, top U2300/Unr $2000-1000. IM norms may be possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr: $18000-9000-5000-2500-1300-1200-1000-800-600-500, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, no unrated may win over $3000. Under 2000/Unr: $18000-9000-5000-2500-1300-1000-900-800-600-500, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, no unrated may win over $2000. Under 1800/Unr: $18000-9000-5000-2500-1300-1000-900-800-600-500, top U1700 (no unr) $2000-1000, no unrated may win over $1500. Under 1600/Unr: $15000-7000-4000-2000-1200-1000-900-800-600-500, top 1400-1499 (no unr) $2000-1000, top U1400 (no unr) $2000-1000, no unrated may win over $1000. 1400-1499 and U1400 are not separate sections; these players also compete for U1600 place prizes and if winning more than one prize, receive largest. Under 1300/Unr: $12000-60003000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1100 (no unr) $2000-1000, top U900 (no unr) $1000-500, no unrated may win over $500. U1100 and U900 are not separate sections; these players also compete for U1300 place prizes and if winning more than one prize, receive largest. Senior prizes: Open to rated seniors age 65/over, based only on score
(section doesn't matter): $1800-1200-600-400. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 7/11 list may not win over $2000 in U1300 or $4000 in U1600. Games rated too late for 7/11 list not counted. 2) Players with official rating more than 30 points over section maximum any month 7/10-6/11 have a prize limit of $2000. 3) See unrated limits above. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. EF, if mailed by 2/15: 7-day $307, 5-day $305, 4-day $304, 3-day $303. Mailed by 5/16: 7-day $317, 5-day $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313. Mailed by 6/17: 7-day $327, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. At site: All $350; no checks, credit cards OK. Online entry at chesstour.com: $310 by 2/15, $320 by 5/16, $330 by 6/23, $350 after 6/23 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone entry at 406-896-2038: $325 by 5/16, $335 by 6/23 (entry only, no questions). No phone entries after 6/23. GMs free; $200 EF deducted from prize. WGMs $100; $150 EF deducted from prize. EF $100 less to rated seniors age 65/over. EF $100 less to players rated under 1000 in U1300 Section. EF $100 less to unrated in Under 1600 Section. EF $200 less to unrated in Under 1300 Section. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/29. 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. 5-day schedule: Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 5 pm. 7-day schedule:Tue-Thu each 7 pm, Fri-Sat each 6 pm, Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 5 pm. 4-day schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 5. 3-day schedule: Sat 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 5. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 5. Entries, re-entries close 1 hour before your first game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $97-97, 215-448-2000, ask for chess rate, may sell out about May 31, two night minimum July 2-3. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-3311600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 pts added to FIDE (except Open Section), 100 to FQE, 200 or more to most foreign, no pts added to CFC, Puerto Rico or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: Official JULY ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section only. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) 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, cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. You may request "lowest possible section" if July rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Chess Magnet School JGP.
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Tournament Life Jul. 8-10 or 9-10, Ohio ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 70 (enhanced) 2011 Columbus Open 5-SS, 30/90, SD/60 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90), ALL PRIZES UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1200, 800, 500, 400, 300; U2100, $500, 250; U1900, $500, 250; Premier, open to 1699/below: $500, 250; U1500: $500, 250; Reserve, open to 1299/below: $500, 250; All EF: $85 if rec’d by 7/2. $95 at site. Free to Sr. Master/above who complete their schedule. ($85 EF deducted from winnings.) 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds: Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day schedule. Re-entry: $20. Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter for $20 and loss will not count in tournament standings! One 1/2-pt. Bye available in Rds 1-4 (request required prior to Rd 1). Unrated players may play in any section. $25 upset prize each section. HOTELS: HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN CAPITAL SQUARE, 175 E. TOWN ST., COLUMBUS, 43215. (614)221-3281. ROOM RATE: $99.00 plus tax (includes parking). Hotel remodeled, with expanded playing space, skittles room, many amenities. Chess rate available through June 13th (note: there is a large convention in Columbus this weekend; rooms scarce.) Free parking: Bd. of Ed. lot between 5th and 6th St., on Oak St., 5 min. walk from playing site. Alternative hotel: The German Village Inn, one mile from playing site, 920 S. High St., (614) 4436506, $59.00 plus tax. ENT. C/O Lou Friscoe, 1645 Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Inquires: (614) 486-6856 or (614) 228-8111. Entry forms available at our website: www.centralchessclub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
4th annual Chicago Class 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Under 1000 Section plays July 16-17 only, G/75 with separate schedule. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601North Milwaukee Ave., 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. $25,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 8 sections; no unrated allowed in Master or Expert. Master (2200/up): $2500-1200-600-400, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $1000-500. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199):$1800-900-500-300. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1800-900-500-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1800900-500-300. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1600-800-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr):$1400-700-400-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $1000500-300-200. Under 1000 (Under 1000/Unr): $250-125-75-50, trophies to top Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated prize limit $100 U1000, $200 E, $300 D, $500 C, $700 B, $900 A. Top 7 sections EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/7, all $109 online at chesstour.com by 7/11, $115 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/11 (entry only, no questions), $130 at site. EF for all in Under 1000, and unrated in Class A through E: $70 less. EF for rated seniors age 65/over in Class E or above: all $40 less. All: No mailed credit card entries. No checks at site, credit cards OK. ICA memb. ($15, scholastic $10, each $4 less with online entry) required for rated Illinois residents. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper 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. Reentry $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 & 4:30. 2day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Under 1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 1:30. Bye: all, Master must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $99-99-99-99, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 7/1 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.
Jul. 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, California Southern ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced) 16th annual Pacific Coast Open 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/45). Under 900 Section, July 16-17 only, G/70. Renaissance Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US-101 to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free parking. Prizes $25,000 based on 230 paid entries (re-entries count half, $90 off entries one-third), minimum $20,000 (80% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-400, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1500: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1200: $1200-600-300-200. Under 900: $300200-120-80, trophies to top 7. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U2100 $1000, U1900 $800, U1700 $600, U1500 $400, U1200 $200, U900 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $134, 3-day $133, 2-day $132 mailed by 7/6, all $135 online at chesstour.com by 7/10, $140 phoned by 7/10 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at tmt. No mailed credit card entries. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. EF for all in U900 and unrated in U1200: all $90 less. SCCF membership ($18, jrs $10) required for rated Southern CA residents. Re-entry $70; 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. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Under 900 schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds 10, 1:15, 4:30 each day. All schedules: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $8787, 818-707-1220, request chess rate, reserve by 6/30 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO 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.
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Ohio ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 100 (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. $16,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1600: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-250-150. Under 1000: $300-200-100, trophies to top U800, U600, Unr. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1300, $400 U1600, or $700 U1800. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/28, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 8/2, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/2 (entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. No mailed credit card entries. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. EF for all in U1000 or unrated in U1300: $70 less. EF for rated seniors age 65/over in U1300 or above: all $30 less. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper 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 $50; 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 7/21 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-3311600, 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.
Jul. 15-17 or 16-17, Illinois ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced)
A Heritage Event! Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, Massachusetts
NO TOURNAMENTS IN YOUR AREA? WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE? Do you need to go out of town for tournament play? Would you and others in your area like the convenience of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one! It’s not much work to hold a small tournament, and there is little risk if you use a lowcost site and avoid guaranteed prizes. You might even make a profit! Either a based-on Swiss with projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a trophy tournament will virtually guarantee taking in more in fees than you pay out in prizes. The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the annual rating supplement and have access to the TD/Affiliate area of our website. Remember, you can both run and play in a small event. Many of them wouldn’t be held if the organizer/TD couldn’t play. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Joan DuBois at
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ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) 41st annual Continental Open 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early 19th century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org). Prizes $30,000 based on 250 paid entries (reentries & $60 less EF count half), minimum $21,000 (70% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-400-300, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2400/Unr $1800-1000. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-600-400-300. Under 2000: $2000-1000-600-400300. Under 1800: $2000-1000-600-400-300. Under 1600: $1800-900500-400-300. Under 1300: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1000: $500300-150-100-50. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U2000 $900, U1800 $700, U1600 $500, U1300 $300, U1000 $200; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $144, 3-day $143, 2day $142 mailed by 8/4, all $145 online at chesstour.com by 8/8, $150 phoned by 8/8 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $160 (no checks, credit cards OK) at tmt. No credit card mailed entries. GMs free; $140 deducted from prize. EF for all in Under 1000 Section & unrated in U1300: all $60 less. All: MACA membership ($12, under 18 $6) required for rated MA residents, WMCA accepted for western MA residents. Reentry $80; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper 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 schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm, rdsThu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10,12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $87-87, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate, reserve by 7/28 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-3311600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9648. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, New York ChessLecture.com Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced) Manhattan Open New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St. Across from Penn Station, New York 10001. Open Section, Aug 17-21: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. GM & IM norms possible. Other sections, Apr 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21: 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/50). Open and U2300 Sections (except rounds 1-3 of U2300 2-day) are FIDE rated. Prizes $100,000 based on 650 paid entries (unrated in U1200 or U1500, seniors, reentries, GMs, WGMs, foreign IMs count as half entries), else proportional, minimum $70,000 (70% of each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections: Open: $10000-5000-2500-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak first $200 bonus, FIDE Under 2500/Unr $3000-1500. Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900: each $5000-2500-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300300. Under 1700: $4500-2200-1300-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1500: $4000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400-300-300, top Under 1300 $1000-500. Under 1200: $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400300-300, top Under 1000 $1000-500. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of 8/11 list may not win over $500 in U1000, $1500 in U1300, or $2500 in U1500. Games rated too late for 8/11 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any USCF rating supplement 8/10-7/11, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $300 in U1200, $600 U1500, $1000 U1700, $1500 U1900, or $2000 U2100. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 4) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Open Section EF: GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs: free, $150 deducted from prize. US IMs, US WGMs, & foreign FIDE rated players: $125 mailed by 8/9, $127 online by 8/15, $130 phoned by 8/15, $150 at site; $100 deducted from prize. US FIDE 2200/plus: $225 mailed by 8/9, $227 online at chesstour.com by 8/15, $230 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/15, $250 at site. US players under 2200 FIDE or all players with no FIDE rating: $375 mailed by 8/9, $377 online by 8/15, $380 phoned by 8/15, $400 at site. U2300 through U1200 Sections EF: 4-day $224, 3day $223, 2-day $222 mailed by 8/9, all $227 online at chesstour.com by 8/15, all $230 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/17, all $250 after 8/17 until 2 hours before rd 1. No phone entry after 8/17. EF $100 less to rated seniors over 65 in U2300 or below. EF $100 less to unrated in Under 1200 or Under 1500. Special 1 year USCF membership with paper 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. No checks at site, credit cards OK. No mailed credit card entries. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open Section to Open Section. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat. 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day, 3-day, & 2-day merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $145-145-170, 1-800-764-4680, reserve by 7/27 or rate may increase, ask for Continental Chess Association rate. 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 U1900 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: August list used; FIDE ratings used in Open Section. 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 August
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& You must be present at 12:45 PM of each round to be paired. REG.: 1212:45 PM. (First Three Rounds). INFO: John C. Barnard, (209)450-6133. Chess Magnet School JGP.
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Modesto Round Table Chess Club Monthly (Thursdays) 4-SS (Var. 29L1), G/90. 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 & 3rd Thurdays). Modesto Chess School: 6pm. No Club Membership Fee & No Chess Class Fee required. INFO: John C. Barnard (209) 450-6133. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Alabama A State Championship Event! Mar. 25, Alabama Scholastic Team Championship 4SS, 4-board teams, match-point scoring. 4 sections: Open (Grades K12) G/45; and Jr. High (K-9), Elementary (K-6), Primary (K-3) G/30. Site: Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Ave., Daphne, AL 36526. Reg.: 8:30-9:30AM. Rds.: Open 10:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30; others 10:15, 11:30, 1:30, 2:45. EF: $30/team postmarked by 3/18, $50 on site. Prizes:Trophies to top 3 each section. Only Alabama schools/homeschools or ACF affiliates are trophyeligible. Ent: Gerald A. Larson, 2909 Gallalee Rd., Huntsville, AL 35801. Alabama Chess Federation membership (other states OK) required. Info, forms: www.alabamachess.org. A State Championship Event! Mar. 26, Alablama Scholastic Championship 5 sections: Open (Grades K-12) 4SS, G/45; and Jr. High (Grades 8&9), Middle School (6&7), Elementary (4&5), Primary (K-3) 5SS, G/30. Site: Bayside Academy, 303 Dryer Ave., Daphne, AL 36526. Reg.: 8:30-9:30AM. Rds.: Open 10:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30; others 10:15, 11:30, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00. EF: $20 postmarked by 3/18, $40 on site. Prizes: Trophies to top 3 each section. Only Alabama students are trophy-eligible. Ent: Gerald A. Larson, 2909 Gallalee Rd., Huntsville, AL 35801. Alabama Chess Federation membership (other states OK) required. Info, forms: www.alabamachess.org. Apr. 2, April Tornado 4SS, TC: G/75. Frazer UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy., Montgomery, AL 36117. Open (PF $$b/20): $175-100-75-U1400: 75; Rds.: 9, 11:30, 2:30, 5. EF: $25, if rcvd by MAR 26th; $35 at site. Novice (SCH K-8): (Not Rated), 5SS, TC: G/25. EF: $10; $20 at site. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: 9-10-1112:30-1:30. Late REG: APR 2nd: 8-8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 34 PMB 310, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info:
[email protected], www.AlabamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Arizona Jul. 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.
California Northern Capital City Chess Club Monthly (Sundays) 4-ss (Var. 29L1), G/120. Open, One Section. LOCATION: Thee Upper Crust Pizza, 1200 "K" Street # 10, Hyatt Regency Retail Plaza, Sacramento. ENTRY: $25. GUARANTEED: 4 pts $100, 3.5 pts $75, 3 pts $50, 2.5 pts $25. ALL BYES: Half pt. BYES:Two Max. RDS.: Last Four Sundays at 1PM
Mar. 5, 6 or 5-6, CalChess Regional Championship! Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Free parking. Hotel rate $95: Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara. Main Event: Trophies to top 15 players & top 7 teams in 7 sections. Medals to others. K-3 u600, K-8 u900, K-12 u1300, K-3 800+ on Sat only. 4-6 900+ on Sun only. 6-8 1000+, 6-12 1300+ on Sat & Sun. Blitz Sat 6-8 & Bughouse Sun 6-8. EF by 2/28 1-day: $3944, 2-day: $55, Blitz/Bughouse: $12. Play-up +15. Onsite+35. USCF Mem reqd for all sections except K-3u600. Reg early to save. More info/reg: CalChessScholastics.org. Quest:
[email protected]. NS, NC, W. Mar. 11-13 or 12-13, 4th Annual Farewell Bobby Fischer (UT) See Utah. Mar. 13, Weibel Spring Scholastic Chess Quads #1 Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94539. For Scholastics USCF members. Trophies to winners of each quad. Medals to all others. EF by 3/8: $25, onsite+$15. Check-in reqd by 8:45a. More Info/Ent: BayAreaChess.com/weibel. NS, NC, W. Mar. 26, Bay Area Chess $uperSwiss 4SS, G/60. Bay Area Chess, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose, CA 95131. $1,000 b/44. 2 Sections: 1700+, u1700. Info/entries: BayArea Chess.com/superswiss. EF by 3/22: $44, $60 onsite. NS, NC. A State Championship Event! Apr. 1 or 2 or 3 or 2-3, CalChess State Scholastics Championship 2011 Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95050. Free parking. Hotel rate $109: Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara. Main Event:Trophies to top 20 players & top 10 teams in 14 sections. Medals to others. KG, 1-3 new & under 800 on Sat. only. Grades 4-6 new & under 600 on Sun.only. Other sections Sat+Sun. Side events: Blitz (Fri 6-9p) & Bughouse (Sat 6-9p) in 3 sects (K-3 4-6 7-12). EF by 3/28: 1-day $48, 2-day $60, 2 main sections: $72 Blitz/Bughouse: $15. Play-up +15. Onsite+35. USCF & CalChess Mem reqd for all sections except K-3unrated. Mar 2011 Supp &TD desc to place players accurately. Reg early to save. Org/TD: Azhar/Langland. More info/reg: CalChessScholastics.org. Quest:
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Apr. 16, Weibel Spring Scholastic Chess Quads #2 Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94539. For Scholastics USCF members. Trophies to winners of each quad. Medals to all others. EF by 4/11: $25, onsite+$15. Check-in reqd by 8:45a. More Info/Ent: BayAreaChess.com/weibel. NS, NC, W. Apr. 16-17, 6th Annual Frank Doyle Open See Grand Prix. May 28-30 or 29-30 or 28-29, CalChess Open State & Class Championship See Grand Prix. May 30, 2nd Annual Nor Cal Regional Grade Level C.M. Azhar Memorial Championship KG-Grd3: 5SS, G/30. Grd4-12: 4SS, G/45. Hotel rate $89: Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94539. Chess rate $89.Trophies to top 15 players & top 5 teams in 8 sections based on grade: KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-12. EF by 5/24: $39, onsite+$20. Sched: Reg 8-8:30, Games 9am3:30/4pm. Refunds: $20 fee. Side Event Bughouse: Trophy prizes. EF: $12. Games 5-6:45pm. Quest:
[email protected]. More Info/Ent: BayAreaChess.com/grade. NS, NC, W. Jul. 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.
California Southern
LA CHESS CLUB www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10AM-10 PM (Novice Class & 3 Tournaments). Sundays: 12-6 & 1-4 PM (Beginner class & 2 Tournaments) - Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 PM (Intermediate/Advance Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 * (310) 795-5710. (4 blocks 405 West, Santa Monica& Butler * 2nd Floor). Private (1:1) Lessons * Group Classes * Tournaments. Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Friday Night FIDE Swiss 4SS, G/90+30 sec/move. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $50/$40. FIDE & USCF-rated. 5% off SCCF members. Reg.: 6-7 pm. Rds.: 7 pm each Friday – 1 game each week Prizes: 75% EF. Free BoA parking ($3 basement). Info: (310) 795-5710.
[email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 5-6, Kern County Open Championship III See Grand Prix. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - 10 Blitz G/5 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.: 8-9 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. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA. 2nd Fl. ($320 b/20),
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[email protected]. Mar. 6, 20, 1st & 3rd Sunday Scholastic Triathlon 2 separate events - Chess/Bughouse/Blitz. 4SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, 10% off SCCF members. Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4 pm; then Bughouse & Blitz (5-6). Prizes: Trophies (Top 3) & Medals (rest); each player receives a prize! Free BoA & street parking ($3 basement). Free Pizza/soda/cookie & free class (121). Info: (310) 795-5710 or
[email protected]. Mar. 11-13 or 12-13, 18th annual Western Class Championships See Grand Prix. Mar. 11-13 or 12-13, 4th Annual Farewell Bobby Fischer (UT) See Utah. Mar. 12&13, 19&20, 26&27, LACC Sat & Sun G/61 6SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA. EF: $45 ($35 memb). 5% off SCCF memb. Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Free BoA parking ($3 basement). Info: (310) 795-5710 or
[email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 13, 20, 27, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200: $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. A State Championship Event! Mar. 18 or 20 or 20 - 21, Southern California Super States 2011 Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine. Hotel rate $99. Discount parking. Main Event: Trophies to top 10 players, top 5 teams, & top 5 clubs in 8 sections. Medals to others. K-1, 2-3 u600, 4-6 u800, 6-12 u1000 Reg.: Sun 8-8:30am, Games: Sun 9, 10:45, 12:30, 2, 3:30. Champ sections: Reg Sat 8-8:30am, Games Sat & Sun. 9, 12:15, 3:20 (except 1-3 600+ 9, 11:45, 2:30). USCF Mem for all sections except 2-3u600. SCCF Mem reqd for 912 1000+. Blitz (Fri 6:30-8:30p) & Bughouse (Sat 6:30-8:30p) in 3 sections (K-3 4-6 7-12). EF by 3/14: 1-day $37, 2-day sects $47, Blitz/Bughouse: 1 free/hotel-night-stay or $12 if not staying@hotel. Register early to save. TD/Org: RHough/SAzhar. More info at: SoCalScholastic.com. NS, NC, W. Mar. 19, Victorville Quads 13393 Mariposa Road, Victorville, CA 92395. Reg.: 9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10, 1, 3. EF: $10, winner $30/quad. INFO:
[email protected] or 760-2456598. Jul. 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open See Grand Prix.
Colorado
Prizes: Trophies to 1st (with title of Planet Earth Chess Champion!), 2nd, 3rd; Top Under 2100, Top Under 1900; Top Under 1700; and for Biggest “Upset”. UNDER-1500 Section Prizes:Trophies to 1st;Top Under 1250,Top Under 1000,Top Under 750; and for Biggest “Upset”. SCHEDULE: On-site Registration ends at 9:45; Rounds at 10:00, 12:45, 2:30, and 4:15. ADVANCE ENTRY: $35, make check payable to New Britain Chess Club, specify section, and mail by 3/16/11 to: Mike Pascetta, 64 Lakewood Rd., South Glastonbury, CT 06073. ON-SITE ENTRY: $45 (CASH ONLY). Please bring digital clocks and sets. Any questions/more details, call Derek at (860)250-6040. Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 22nd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! Apr. 2, 2011 K-8 Connecticut Scholastic Championship (A CT State Chess Association (CSCA) sanctioned event hosted by the Roger Ludlow Middle School PTA and DJA Chess Instruction) 5SS, G/30. Roger Ludlowe Middle School (RLMS), 689 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824, (203) 255-8345 (I-95 exit 21 - Mill Plain Road). Championship Sections: Middle School (Grades 6 through 8), Elementary (Grades 4 and 5), Primary (Grades 2 and 3), First Grade, Kindergarten; Premier Sections: Middle School (Grades 6 through 8 U1000), Elementary (Grades 4 and 5 U800), Primary (Grades 2 and 3 U600); EF: $55 if postmarked by 3/11; $75 by 3/18; $100 by 3/23 or later. NO ONSITE ENTRIES! Entry Fee includes $5 CSCA annual membership and participation fee. RDS.: 9:30-11:00-12:30-2:00-3:30 or as soon as possible if round finishes earlier. Free Entry: All players with plus scores, 3.0 or better, get free entry into CSCA K-12 Championship on May 14, 2011 at UCONN in Storrs, CT. Please register with John Fikiet, 860-429-1350, fikiet@ eng2.uconn. edu. Awards Ceremony: 5:00 PM. Grade Champion Plaques: Grade champions will be awarded for each grade in the Championship and Premier sections. A Grade champion will be awarded for each grade;Top CT resident or top out-of-state resident attending a CT school full-time receives a plaque as top overall CT grade champion of that section. Trophy Prizes: Based on 50 entries PER SECTION (400 total entries).Trophy Prizes may be scaled down if the number of entries is significantly lower then the “based on” total. Trophy prizes may be scaled on a “per section” basis if there is a large imbalance across sections. Individual and team trophies to be awarded as follows: Championship and Premier Section Prizes:Trophies to top 10;Trophies to top 5 unrated in each Premier Section. Team trophies to top 10 in each section; Large medals to all non-trophy winners; Top 10 schools “combined sections” team awards. All Sections: 3/2011 Supplement used for Ratings and Pairings; Minimum of 2 players comprise a team, top 4 scores counted as team score. Team Rooms: Available through the RLMS PTA at $100/room/day. Contact Mrs. Laura Bernaschina (
[email protected]) for reservations and details. ENT: DJA Chess Instruction, 248 Mill St., Southington, CT 06489. NO PHONE ENTRIES. Please include name, grade, school, section, USCF ID#, Exp. Date, home address, birth date, parent home and work phone numbers, parents’ names, e-mail address, and name of adult supervisor if under 16. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NOTE: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLETO: 2011 CT State K-8 Championships. Info: DJA Chess Instruction office (860) 628-6777.
Mar. 11-13 or 12-13, 4th Annual Farewell Bobby Fischer (UT) See Utah.
Apr. 8-10 or 9-10, 2nd annual Hartford Open See Grand Prix.
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Apr. 15-17 or 16-17, 6th annual Empire State Open (NY) See Grand Prix.
Mar. 20, Planet Earth Chess Championship In the beautiful Hawks Landing Country Club pavilion at 201 Pattonwood Dr. in Southington, CT (Exit 32 off I-84). BUFFET LUNCH, including beverages, INCLUDED for all participants ($20 per person for others), and coffee etc will be free throughout the day. 4-SS, Game/45, 5-second delay (USCF Dual-Rated).TWO SECTIONS: OPEN (open to all), and UNDER-1500 (for those rated below 1500 in the March supplement). OPEN Section
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY) See Grand Prix. June 24-28, 8th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, 41st annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.
Delaware Mar. 12, Bear Blitz (QC) 7SS, 5 minutes, no delay. Bear Library, 101 Governors Pl., Bear, DE 19701. EF: 10, $5 if you played in the G/29 the same day. $$70% Rtd: 100% to 1st. Reg.: 2:30-3PM. Rds.: 3:05, 3:20, 3:35, 3:50, 4:05, 4:20, 4:35. ENT: 302-740-3442,
[email protected]. NS. W. Mar. 12, Bear G/29 Quads (QC) 3 Rd. Quads. Bear Library, 101 Governors Pl., Bear, DE 19701. G/29, no delay. EF: $20. $$GTD: $40. Reg.: 10 AM-10:45 AM. Rds.: 11AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM. ENT: 302-740-3442,
[email protected]. NS. W. Mar. 12, Larry Donovan Memorial Tournament Delaware Series Challenge Event #1! Milford Pubic Library, 11 SE Front St., Milford, DE 19963. In 2 Sections, Open: 3SS, Rds. 1+2 G/75, Rd. 3 G/90, $$b/6: $100-75-50. U1600: 3SS, Rds. 1+2 G/75, Rd. 3 G/90, Open to 1600 & under. $$b/6: $100-75-50. ALL: EF: $25. $25 prize for largest upset per section, 1st place guaranteed unconditionally. Reg.: 9AM - 9:30 AM. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 1:15 PM, 4:00 PM. Bring Chess sets+clocks, none supplied. FREE donuts and drinks during reg, and pizza for lunch. ENT: Dean Miller
[email protected]. Mar. 26, 4th SAT. Newark Quads Delaware Series Challenge Event #2! Howard Johnson's Hotel, 1119 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19713. Time controls: 40/75, s/d 30. EF: $20. Memb. Req'd: DCA Adult - $10. OSA. $$GTD: $40. Reg.: 9-9:30AM. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 1:45 PM, 5:30 PM. ENT: 302-740-3442,
[email protected]. NS. W. May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY) See Grand Prix.
District of Columbia Mar. 26, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) 4-SS, G/30. US Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. EF: $20 ($15 if by 3/19). 5 sections by age. Reg.: 12-12:45. Info: 202/857-4922. www.chessctr.org/ rbo.php. Apr. 3, Metro Sunday Quads 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. Apr. 16-17, 9th Annual Kingstowne Chess Festival (VA) See Grand Prix. May 21-22, D.C. Class Championships See Grand Prix.
Florida Boca Kings Chess Club Every Friday. 7:00. Lakes of Woodhaven Club House, Old Court Rd., Boca Raton. Contact: Michael Sheroff, 561-202 8386. Email: msheroff@ promisehealthcare.com. Web Site: www.bocakings.com. Club Membership Not Required, Casual Play, USCF Rated Events Quick Chess, Requires 1700+. Directions - see web site. Boca Raton Chess Club Friday nights, Game 90 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Chess Magnet School JGP. South Florida Club Ad 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.Sout hFloridaChessClub.com. Mar. 19, March Scholastic Tournament 5SS, G/30. Orlando Chess and Games Center. EF: $25. Trophies and medals to all players. Reg.: 9:15-9:45. RDS.: 10-11-12-1:30-2:30 awards at 3:30 pm. Info: call 407-248-0818, www.orlandochess.com. Mar. 26, March OCG Quick Open (QC) 6SS, G/29. Orlando Chess and Games Center. EF: $30. PF: $625 b/30: $175-$125-$100, U-1600 U-1400 U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 am. RDS.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30. Info: 407-248-0818, www. orlandochess.com. Apr. 1-3 or 2-3, 19th Annual Southern Open See Grand Prix. Apr. 9, Second Annual The Benjamin School Scholastic Located at 11000 Ellison Wilson Road, NPB, FL 33408. 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. Apr. 29-May 1 or Apr. 30-May 1, 18th Space Coast Open See Grand Prix.
Georgia Apr. 1-3 or 2-3, 19th Annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix.
Idaho Mar. 11-13 or 12-13, 4th Annual Farewell Bobby Fischer (UT) See Utah. Apr. 16 - 17, 2011 Idaho Open Chess Tournament 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 and ISU Chess Club $10, by 04/09/11. $5 more (all) after. Reg & Ck in: 7:30-8:30 AM 04/16/11. Those not paid & ck'd in by 8:30 AM may not be paired in 1st rnd. RDS.: 9,2,7,9,2. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, 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,
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For more information see: www.mchenryareachess.org, or call Bob at 815-519-3323.
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Mar. 20, North Shore Chess Center G/45 4R-SS, G/45 + 10/sec increment. North Shore Chess Center, 5500 West Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. EF: $20 for non-members of the chess center, $15 for members of the chess center received by 3/19. All $5 more onsite. Onsite registration - up to 15 minutes prior to round 1 or round 2. If registering prior to round 2, you will receive a half-point bye for round 1. Round times: 1pm for round one and then 15 minutes after final game from previous round completed. Half-point byes available in any round. Prizes: Book prizes for top three finishers. Biggest upset (150+ points): Free entry to following month G/45 + book prize. Parking: Free self-parking. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to), 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online registration preferred. Additional questions email to: sevan@ nachess.org. USCF rated. For online registration and list of more events please visit - http://www.nachess.org/events.
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.na chess.org,
[email protected], 888.80.CHESS. Mar. 4 - 6, 2nd North American Amateur Open 5R-SS, G/90 + 30/sec increment. North Shore Chess Center, 5500 West Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. Open to players with any established FIDE rating or an established USCF rating of 1600+. Max 50 players. All participants compete in a single section. EF: $40 for nonmembers of the chess center, $30 for members of the chess center received by 3/3. All $10 more onsite. Onsite registration - up to 15 minutes prior to round 1 or round 2. If registering prior to round 2, you will receive a half-point bye for round 1. Round times: Friday - 7:00pm, Saturday 12pm and 6pm, Sunday 11am and 5pm. Half-point byes available in any round. Prizes: 1st - $60 Best Buy Gift Card, 2nd - $30 Barnes & Noble Gift Card, 3rd - $15 Starbucks Gift Card. Parking: Free self-parking. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to), 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online registration preferred. Additional questions email to:
[email protected]. USCF and FIDE rated. For online registration and list of more events please visit - http://www. nachess.org/events. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 12, Members Only Special Event North Shore Chess Center, 5500 WestTouhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. Open only to members of the North Shore Chess Center. Free simultaneous exhibition and lecture with a local master. Starts at 4pm. Additional questions:
[email protected]. For a complete listing of events visit http://www.nachess.org/events. Mar. 13, Mid-month Sunday Challenge, G/40 4SS, G/40. Borders Books at Northland Plaza, 2520 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb, 60115. EF: $8, Prizes galore! Reg.: 11:15-11:45, limited to 30 entrants. Sections by rating distribution. Rds.: noon, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30 ending by 6pm. Details at: www.DeKalbChess.com. Mar. 18-20 or 19-20, 15th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix. Mar. 19, McHenry Area Chess Quad Tournament 3 rounds, G/80. Holiday Inn Hotel, 495 Airport Rd., Elgin, IL. 60195. (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.
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Mar. 26 - 27, 46th Greater Peoria Open 5 SS, G/120 T/d5. Lakeview Museum, 1125 Lake Ave., Peoria, IL 61614. EF: $35 mailed by 3/21, $45 at site, $20 Unr, $0 if 2200 & up, $5 disc't ICA memb, $3 disc't GPCF memb. $$Gtd: 80% of Efs. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 9:45-2:15-6:30, 9:30-2:00. Other information: Bye 1-4, www.gpcf.net. Ent: Wayne Zimmerle, 514 W. Loucks, #2, Peoria, IL 61604, 309-692-4480 day, 309-686-0192 night,
[email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 1 - 3, 3rd North American Amateur Open 5R-SS, G/90 + 30/sec increment. North Shore Chess Center, 5500 West Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. Open to players with any established FIDE rating or an established USCF rating of 1600+. Max 50 players. All participants compete in a single section. EF: $40 for nonmembers of the chess center, $30 for members of the chess center received by 3/31. All $10 more onsite. Onsite registration - up to 15 minutes prior to round 1 or round 2. If registering prior to round 2, you will receive a half-point bye for round 1. Round times: Friday - 7:00pm, Saturday 12pm and 6pm, Sunday 11am and 5pm. Half-point byes available in any round. Prizes: 1st - $60 Best Buy Gift Card, 2nd - $30 Barnes & Noble Gift Card, 3rd - $15 Starbucks Gift Card. Parking: Free self-parking. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to), 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online registration preferred. Additional questions email to:
[email protected]. USCF and FIDE rated. For online registration and list of more events please visit - http:// www.nachess. org/events. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 8-10, 2011 All Girls National Championship presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, UTD & USCF See Nationals.
Apr. 9, Members Only Special Event North Shore Chess Center, 5500 WestTouhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. Open only to members of the North Shore Chess Center. Free simultaneous exhibition and lecture with a local master. Starts at 4pm. Additional questions:
[email protected]. For a complete listing of events visit http://www.nachess.org/events. Apr. 10, Mid-month Sunday Challenge, G/40 4SS, G/40. Borders Books at Northland Plaza, 2520 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb, 60115. EF: $8, Prizes galore! Reg.: 11:15-11:45, limited to 30 entrants. Sections by rating distribution. Rds.: noon, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30 ending by 6pm. Details at: www.DeKalbChess.com. Apr. 17, North Shore Chess Center G/45 4R-SS, G/45 + 10/sec increment. North Shore Chess Center, 5500 West Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. EF: $20 for non-members of the chess center, $15 for members of the chess center received by 4/16. All $5 more onsite. Onsite registration - up to 15 minutes prior to round 1 or round 2. If registering prior to round 2, you will receive a half-point bye for round 1. Round times: 1pm for round one and then 15 minutes after final game from previous round completed. Half-point byes available in any round. Prizes: Book prizes for top three finishers. Biggest upset (150+ points): Free entry to following month G/45 + book prize. Parking: Free self-parking. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to), 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online registration preferred. Additional questions email to: sevan@nachess. org. USCF rated. For online registration and list of more events please visit - http://www.nachess.org/events. Apr. 30, Last Saturday in DeKalb, G/60 3SS, G/60. Borders Books at Northland Plaza, 2520 Sycamore Rd. (IL Route 23), DeKalb, 60115. EF: $10, ($6 for DeKalb members). Prizes galore! Reg.: 10:45-11:15, limited to 30 entrants. Sections at TD discretion. Rds.: 11:30am, 2:00am, 4:15pm, ending by 6:15pm. More Details & Registration at: www.DeKalbChess.com. May 6-8, 4th North American Amateur Open 5R-SS, G/90 + 30/sec increment. North Shore Chess Center, 5500 West Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. Open to players with any established FIDE rating or an established USCF rating of 1600+. Max 50 players. All participants compete in a single section. EF: $40 for nonmembers of the chess center, $30 for members of the chess center received by 5/5. All $10 more onsite. Onsite registration - up to 15 minutes prior to round 1 or round 2. If registering prior to round 2, you will receive a half-point bye for round 1. Round times: Friday - 7:00pm, Saturday 12pm and 6pm, Sunday 11am and 5pm. Half-point byes available in any round. Prizes: 1st - $60 Best Buy Gift Card, 2nd - $30 Barnes & Noble Gift Card, 3rd - $15 Starbucks Gift Card. Parking: Free self-parking. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to), 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online registration preferred. Additional ques-
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[email protected]. USCF and FIDE rated. For online registration and list of more events please visit - http://www. nachess.org/events. Chess Magnet School JGP. May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open See Grand Prix. June 30-Jul. 4, 2011 FIDE Continental America's Amateur Chess Championship -an Official FIDE Continental Chess Championship! Special sponsors of Forseva, Gazelle, and Cajun Chess. 7R-SS, G/90 + 30/sec increment. Intercontinental Hotel – O’hare , 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018. 847.544.5300. $15,000 Guaranteed with Progressive Prize Fund. Open to players with no FIDE title and rated under 2200 FIDE.Those without a FIDE or verifiable national rating will be considered unrated and only eligible to win maximum $500. All players compete in a single section. Please see tournament website for more detailed rating regulations. Overall: $2000-1250-750; Top Female: $800-400; Top 2199-2100 and 2099-2000: $500 each; (1999-1800): $1000-600-400-200; (17991600): $1000-600-400-200; (1599-1400): $1000-600-400-200; (U1400): $1000-600-400-200. Prizes awarded based on rating used for pairings. FIDE ratings used prior to USCF.Tournament organizer reserves right to determine ratings used or adjust ratings as necessary. EF: $50 received by 5/14, $75 received by 6/18, $100 thereafter and onsite. No re-entries allows. No half-point byes, only zero-point byes. On-site registration on June 30 from 5pm-7pm and on July 1 from 9am-11am. Technical Meeting at 8pm on June 30. Rds.: 7/1-7/3 12pm and 6pm, 7/4 12pm with awards ceremony at 5pm. Hotel Rates: $85 per night single/double/triple/quad. Must secure by June 1 otherwise only as available. Parking: Free self-parking (attached/enclosed garage) with validated ticket by tournament staff. 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: http://www.amateurchesschamps.com. No smoking. For more information on additional prizes such as scholarships to Texas Tech University, progressive prize fund, and more please visit the tournament website. Boards, sets, clocks, provided.Tournament provided equipment must be used. Cajun Chess book and equipment vendor will be available on-site. Additional questions email to:
[email protected]. For more information on our sponsors please visit the tournament website. Chess Magnet School JGP. Jul. 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class See Grand Prix.
Indiana Apr. 8 - 10, 9-10 or 10, Indiana Memorial Open 5SS, 40/2 SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75) (1-day option, rd 1-.5pt bye, rds 2-3 G/15-Quick Rtd, paired reg rtg). Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2930 Waterfront Pkwy., West Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46214. EF: $60 rcvd
by 4/5, $70 at site. (2-day option EF: $59/$70 at site) (1-day option EF: $53/$65 at site). u1200 EF: $15/20 at site (1-day option: rd 1-0pt bye EF: $15/$25 at site). Memb. Req'd: ISCA Reg. $15. OSA. $$b/60: 1st Place Guaranteed. $450-200. Class A $160-50, Class B $155-50, Class C $14550, Class D $140-50. u1200 1st, 2nd, 3rd Trophies only. Upset $40. Reg: ends Fri. 6:30pm (2-day option: Regs. ends Sat. 9:30am) (1-day option: Regs. ends Sun. 8:15). Rds: Fri. 7pm, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3:30 (2-day option: Sat. 10-1:30-5, Sun. 10-3:30) (1-day option: Sun. 8:30-9-10-3:30). ENT: ISCA C/o Gary Fox, P. O. 114, Logansport, IN 46947. INFO:
[email protected]. HR: $69 (317) 299-8400. www.indianachess.org. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
divisions) and Junior High; each with Championship and Novice Sections; all sections four rounds, G/45. Also High School Teams (Championship, Reserve and Novice Sections), all sections four rounds, G/60. Pre-registration required ($5 per player - late fees may apply). March 19 Individuals: HS (Championship and Under 1200 Sections); JHS (one section); and Elementary (K-3 and K-6 Sections). All sections four rounds, G/60. Pre-registration (EF $10); or register on-site (EF $15). All scholastic event sections except Novice are USCF-rated. Non-USCF members can obtain memberships with entry. Download information and entry forms for all events at http://ChessMaine.net, or contact Ron Lewis, evenings 207-781-3962 or e-mail at
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May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix.
Mar. 19, Sidekick Quads 7 University of Maine, Orono. Adults-only USCF-rated (EF $15) and non-rated quads (EF $10) tournament, G/30, register on-site; no prizes, all net proceeds to benefit Maine Scholastic Chess. Enter at site (8:30 -9:00AM) or for pre-registration and additional information visit http://Chess Maine.net.
Jul. 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.
Iowa Apr. 15-17 or 16-17, 5th Annual Okoboji Open and Reserve See Grand Prix.
Kentucky Elizabethtown Chess Club Rated tournament the 2ndTuesday of each month and we meet everyTuesday between 7:00 pm-10:30 pm. We meet at the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, in Room 108A of the Occupational Technical Building. For further details visit our website at http://etownchess. blogspot.com/. Apr. 2, April Fools' Open 4SS, G/45. Elizabethtown Community &Technical College; Room 303, Occupational-Technical Building, Elizabethtown, KY. EF: $20 by Mar 30, at site $25. $$b/20; $100, 50 Class A, B, C, D, E/UNR $50 each if at least 2 players in section. Reg.: 8:45-9:15 am, Rds.: First round 9:30 am, others ASAP. Ent: Johnny Owens (TD), P.O. Box 226, Elizabethtown, KY 42702-0266 (270) 272-3061. Info: http://etownchess.blogspot.com.
Louisiana Mar. 12-13, 2011 Louisiana Pro-Am See Grand Prix. Apr. 16, 2011 Louisiana Open See Grand Prix.
Maine A State Championship Event! Mar. 5, 19, Maine State Scholastic Tournaments University of Maine, Orono. March 5, Teams: Elementary (K-3 and K-6
Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 22nd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) See Grand Prix.
Maryland Mar. 19, Cecil County Chess Club Quads All levels welcome! 3 Rd. Quads. Fairgreen Senior Community Apts., 100 Greenway, Perryville, MD 21903. Game 90. EF: $20. $$GTD: $50. Reg.: 9-9:45 AM. Rds.: 10 AM, 1:30 PM, 5 PM. ENT: 302-740-3442,
[email protected]. INFO: Skittles room available! Free coffee! NS. W. Mar. 19, Scholastic Quads #6 (VA) NOTE VENUE CHANGE: Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6630 Brawner St., McLean, VA 22101. Time Control: G/30. EF: $20 online by Wed; $30 on-site from 1:30-1:45. Check-in is MANDATORY for all pre-registered players, and must be complete by 1:45. Players that have not checked in by 1:45 will not be placed in a quad, even if they signed up in advance. Rds.: 1:45pm, then ASAP. Prizes: trophy to winner of each quad. See www.silverknightschess.com to register. Mar. 20, Howard County Chess Tournament #4 4SS, G/30. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723. Sections: K-5 Unrated, 6-12 Unrated, K-12 Rated. EF: $25 in advance; $35 onsite 1:00-1:30. Rds.: 2:00, then ASAP. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools. Free game analysis. Register at www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP or 410-313-4714.
Apr. 2, Scholastic Quads (VA) Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6630 Brawner St., McLean, VA 22101. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register. Apr. 2-3, 2nd Annual Catonsville-Fells Point Open Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD
CHECK OUT USCF’S CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS! 2011 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship th $1,000 F IRST P RIZE USCF ’s 64 (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.
2011 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship (Seven-player sections, one game with each of six opponents.) th USCF ’s 8 $700 FIRST PRIZE (plus title of USCF’s Electronic Knights Champion and plaque) ANNUAL
CORRESPONDENCE CHESS MATCHES (TWO PLAYERS) Two 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. 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):
Phone __________________________ E-mail____________________________________ Est. Rating __________
Lightning Match Two players with two 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 Tournament Seven-player events, one game with each of six opponents. Prizes: 1st place $30 merchandise credit, 2nd place $20 credit. ENTRY FEE: $15.
Credit card # (VISA, MC, Disc., AMEX) _________________________________________ Exp. date ________________
Please circle event(s) selected.
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 ____________
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.
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.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO U.S. CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, USCF, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557
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[email protected], Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q. Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave., Balt., MD 21207. 410-788-1009. Make checks payable to Joe Summers; include USCF ID and section, Open or U1900. Dir: 695 to Exit 13 West, left at second light (Bloomsbury Ave), three blocks on right. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 9, Spring Rumble (VA) Floris Elementary School, 2708 Centreville Rd., Herndon, VA 20171. 4SS, G/30. Trophies to top individuals and teams. Free game analysis. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register. Apr. 16, Cecil County Chess Club Quads All levels welcome! 3 Rd. Quads, Fairgreen Senior Community Apts., 100 Greenway, Perryville, MD 21903. G/90. EF: $20. $$GTD: $50. Reg.: 9-9:45 AM. Rds.: 10 AM, 1:30 PM, 5 PM. ENT: 302-740-3442,
[email protected]. INFO: Skittles room available! Free coffee! NS. W. Apr. 16-17, 9th Annual Kingstowne Chess Festival (VA) See Grand Prix. Apr. 17, Howard County Chess Tournament #5 4SS, G/30. Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723. Sections: K-5 Unrated, 6-12 Unrated, K-12 Rated. EF: $25 in advance; $35 onsite 1:00-1:30. Rds.: 2:00, then ASAP. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools. Free game analysis. Register at www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP or 410-313-4714.
Apr. 29-May 1 or Apr. 30-May 1, 51st Maryland Open See Grand Prix. May 7, Silver Knights Team Tournament #3 (VA) Our Lady of Good Counsel School, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182. 4SS, G/30. Open to 4-player teams from same school in grades K-8. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register. June 24-28, 8th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix.
Massachusetts Mar. 19, 4th W.M.C.A. Memorial & Free Luncheon 3SS, G/90. Italian Club, 57 Katherine St., Westfield 01085. EF: $27, rated 2200+ $15, Un-rated FREE, all by 3/14. EF If unpaid: Add $5 at site. $$450 b/24. Sections: Open: 1st $120, Top U2000 $80. U1800: 1st $90, Top U1600 $60. U1400: 1st $60, Top Un-rated $40. Reg.: 8:309:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:45 & 4. Ent: Ed Kostreba, PO Box 1372, Ware, MA 01082. Call Ed at 413-967-3242 or e-mail
[email protected], http://www.wmass-chess.us. NS, NC. Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 22nd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) See Grand Prix. Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, Wachusett CC Championship Prelims 5SS, G/110. McKay Campus School, Room C159, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual club dues. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. No byes.Top 10 scorers qualify for club championship round-robin finals. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420,
[email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. Online ratings as of March 30 used. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
withTD 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 2011 Knights Championship. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 3. Club memb. req'd. available from $1. MCA memb. req'd from $5 OSA. Info: 314-361-CHESS. info@ saintlouischessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 4-6 or 5-6, Bill Wright Saint Louis Open See Grand Prix. Mar. 12, Mizzou Quads 3RR, G/75. UMC Memorial Union room S203, 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: $20 if mailed by 3/5, $25 at site; site entries cash only. $70 first prize each quad. Entries/info:: Charles Ward, 2400 Cimarron Dr., Columbia, MO 65203;
[email protected]. W. Mar. 18-20 or 19-20, 15th annual Mid-America Open See Grand Prix. Apr. 2, Columbia Open 4SS, G/75. Howard Johnson Inn (formerly Best Western), 3100 I-70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO 65201. Prizes: $500 b/30: $150 1st, $100 2nd, $75 each U1800, U1500, U1200, Upset prize, $25. Reg.: 9-9:45am ; Round times: 10, 1, 3:30, 6:30. EF: $20 rec'd by 3/28, $25 on site. Site entries cash. Max 1 half bye; MCA required, O.S.A., available on site from $5. Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 311 E. Walnut, Pacific, MO 63069: (636) 234.7928 (if 25+ players, winner qualifies for MO Invitational). Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 3, Sunday Spectacular 5SS, G/45 (Dual Rated). Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. EF: $20, $15 for annual members of the club if registered by 4/1. MCA membership req’d from $5. PF:(b/25) $375: 1st Place-$100. $50 for 1st in each class: A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR. $25 for biggest upset. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 11:45, 1:30, 3:15, 5. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1. Hotel: WaterTower 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].
Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 12th Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Apr. 29-May 1, Great Lakes Open See Grand Prix. May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. Jul. 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Cleveland Open (OH) 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,
[email protected]. NS. NC. W. Mar. 2, March Knights 5SS, G/90. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Reg. Wednesday, March 2, 5:30-6:15pm. Rounds (one per week) 6:30pm 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30. Check in
uschess.org
Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 22nd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) See Grand Prix. Apr. 2, New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship (QC) See Grand Prix.
New Jersey Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Every Wednesday U2200 G/5 Blitz and Chess Lessons (QC) GM Yudasin Chess Lessons: 3:30pm - 8:00 pm, EF: $15 (3 different classes). Blitz: 8:00pm- 10:15pm, EF: $20/$15. GM Free - $15 deducted from prize. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, U2200, 2000, 1800. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ (732) 499-0118. http://www. chessmatesnj.com. Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Every Friday Quad U1600, U2000, U2400 G/30 3RR. Rds.: 7, 8:15, 9:30pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, members $20. Prizes per quad: 1st place - $50, 2nd place - $20. (732) 499-0118. http://www.chessmatesnj.com.
Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Every Saturday Afternoon Quad G/60 3RR. Rds.: 1:00, 3:15, 5:30pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, members $20. Prizes Quad: 1st - $50, 2nd - $25. (732) 499-0118. http://www.chessmatesnj.com.
A Heritage Event! Apr. 9-10, 76th Montana Open In Historic Last Chance Gulch, Montana. Open. 5SS, G/120. Site: Holiday Inn Conf Ctr., 22 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT, 59601. HR: $95 mention chess, 1-877-410-6667. EF: $30 by 4/8, $35 at site, Jrs 1/2, 1st time USCF event players free. Reg.: 9-9:40am, phone/email entries must be present by 9:40am Sat to be paired. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-2(or ASAP after annual meeting). $$b/25, $200, $120, $80, 2 Biggest upsets, $35$25 (each non-prov). Trophies to Top: age 65+, age 18/under, classes A-E/below. Info and entries: Dan McCourt, 6008 West Central, Missoula, MT, 59801, (406) 721-0254,
[email protected], checks to MCA. Memb. req'd, $12, OSA. Byes: one 1/2 pt available, rds 4-5 declared by close of 1st day. W, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A State Championship Event! Mar. 19, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12 Nevada State Individual & Team Scholastic Championship Open to all Nevada Students in grades K through 12th grades. On site registration will be from 7:30-8:30 with Round One starting at 9 AM and each round following immediately after the completed rounds in K3 & K-5 and K-8 and K-12. Players may ask for a one 1/2 point bye one round prior to requested round. Players should bring clocks. Top High School Player is entered into the Denker Tournament and Top K-8 into the K-8Tournament of State Champions in Orlando, Fl. August 2011. The entry fee has been rolled back to 2005 prices of $25 per player, which includes lunch snack of pizza with drinks being the player's responsibility. All new memberships will be at the rate of $10 per player, which includes online magazines. Late fees will be $35 on 3/17 and at the door of $40, 3/19. Entries should include: Name, USCF ID#, School, Grade, DOB. (Money Orders payable to Cheyenne HS CC) Attn: Robert Tinnell, 3200 W. Alexander Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89032, rltinnell@interact. ccsd.net. For further information contact: Robert Tinnell or Charles Hatherill,
[email protected], 702-228-1453(H), 702-7430305(C), 702-799-1450(W).
Michigan
New Hampshire
Montana
Apr. 8-10 or 9-10, 2nd annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, 41st annual Continental Open See Grand Prix.
June 11-12, International Youth Championship 5SS, Game/65. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. In 4 Sections by age: 14 and Under, 14 and Under Reserve (rated below 1100), 9 and Under, 9 and Under Reserve (rated below 900). Trophies to top 10 in each section plus 9 class trophies per section. 1st Place in each section wins a Netbook Computer loaded with Chess Software, 2-4 win Chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $49 by 5/18, $59 by 6/8, $70 on site. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested in advance. REG.: 8-9 a.m. RDS.: 10-1-4, 10-1. Blitz 6/10 at 6:30 p.m. HR: $55 single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. ENT: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Saturday Scholastic Quad G/30 3RR. Rds.: 1:00, 2:15, 3:30pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $15, members $10. Prizes per Quad: 1st Place -Trophy or $25 & a free lesson or Simul from GM Yudasin. (732) 499-0118. http://www.chessmatesnj.com.
Nevada
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY) See Grand Prix.
June 10-12, 2011 National Open See Nationals.
Apr. 17, Ben Birthday Bash 4SS, G/60. Rds.: 9, 11, 2 & 4. Guar 80% ret as prizes. Max 15 people per section. EF: $25 ($20 before 4/10) at Kansas City Flea Market, 817 Westport Rd., KC, MO. Mail EF to: Ray Birt, PO Box 32774, Kansas City, MO 64171. Contact
[email protected].
Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, Billerica Friday Swiss 6 Rds. 40/90, SD/30. Billerica COA, 25 Concord Rd., Billerica, MA 01821. EF: $18. Reg.: 7:30pm. Cash prizes minimal b/entries. For info, call Brad Ryan, (978) 369-8533. NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 15-17 or 16-17, 6th annual Empire State Open (NY) See Grand Prix.
Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.
Mar. 11-13 or 12-13, 4th Annual Farewell Bobby Fischer (UT) See Utah.
Apr. 22-24, 11th Annual RENO-FAR WEST OPEN See Grand Prix. June 9, 2011 National Open Blitz (QC) See Grand Prix. June 9, 2011 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) See Nationals. June 10, National Open Scholastic Trophy Tournament 5-SS, Game/30. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. Open to players 18 and under. In 3 sections: U1800, U1200, and U800. Unrateds in the U1200 section and all players in the U800 section must be age 11 or under. Trophies to top 5 in each section, top 1 in each odd 200 point rating group and unrated. EF: $33 by 5/18, $39 by 6/8, $45 on site. REG.: 9-9:45 a.m. RDS.: 1011:15-12:30-1:45-3. Blitz 6:30 p.m. HR: $55 single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. ENT: National
Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Global Warming Swiss 4-SS. 40/90, SD/60. Hackettstown Comm. Cntr., 293 Main St. (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ 07840. EF: $12. Prizes (b/16): $60/30/20, $20 each U1800, U1500. Reg.: 7 pm 3/6. Rds.: 7:30 pm, each Monday. INFO:
[email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Chess Mates Sunday Quad G/45 Open 4SS, G/45. Rds.: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $40, members $30. GM Free - $30 deducted from prizes. Prizes: 70% of EF 1st, 2nd, U2200, 2000, 1800. Limit 2 byes, commit by 11:30. Re-Entry $15, counts half, no re-entry after 2nd round. (732) 499-0118. http://www.chessmatesnj.com. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Every Monday Open G/5 Blitz & Chess Lessons/Simul (QC) GM Yudasin's Chess Lessons: 3:30pm - 8:00 pm, EF: $15 (3 different classes). Blitz: 8:00pm - 10:15pm, EF: $20/$15. GM Free - $15 deducted from prize. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, U2200, 2000, 1800. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ (732) 499-0118. http:// www.chessmatesnj.com. Mar. 13, 3rd DOCA Scholastic Swiss - Flemington Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908) 237-2437. 4SS, G/30 for K-1, Primary, and Championship Sections. 3SS, G/45 for Masters Section. Trophies to top 8 in sections 1-3, top 2 Unrated, top 5 in Masters Section. Sections are divided by grade: K-
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Tournament Life 1, Primary (2-3), Championship (4-12), and Masters (Must be rated over 1000). Pre-Entry: $30 ($20 DOCA member), Onsite: $40 ($30 members). Enter online at: deanofchess.com or to address above by 3/5. Reg.: 8:30-9:00am. Rds.: K-1, Primary & Championship sections - 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm. Masters section - 9am, 10:30am, 12pm. Mar. 19, Hamilton Chess Club Quads 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30/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. Mar. 20, Sunday Swiss G/60 - Flemington See Grand Prix. Mar. 20, Westfield Swiss #67 (QC) 5SS, Game/15 (QC). Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. $425 Guaranteed $125, $60, under 2100, under 1850, under 1600, under 1350 $60. EF: $35, $25 members. Reg.: 2:00-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-3:254:05-4:45-5:30p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163,
[email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.com. Mar. 26, $uper $wiss K-8 Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873. (Exit #10 off I-287 Easton Ave.) 5SS, G/30. 3 Sections, U1400, U1000, U600. $$100-50, b/10. Trophies top 5, Awards to all. Highest lifetime rating is used. If less than 5 entries it will be a quad or be merged. EF: $29 online, entryfeesrus.com, $35 cash at Site. Bughouse games after rd #3. Free USCF dues to beginners under age 13. Quads will be arranged for parents or non K-8 players. Info: Ken at 908-763-6468 or
[email protected]. Mar. 26-27 or 27, Weekend Swiss - Flemington - 1 & 2 Day Schedules! See Grand Prix. Mar. 27, Westfield Quads 3 RR, Game/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@ aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com. Apr. 2, Central Jersey Chess Tournament 4SS, G/30. Wyndham Princeton, 900 Scudders Mill Rd., Princeton, NJ 08536. 5 Sections: 3 Rated, 2 Unrated. All: Game in 30 minutes, everyone plays 4 rounds, no eliminations. Unrated Sections: "K-1", "Novice" (2nd-8th grade). Rated Sections (all K-8): "Experienced" (below 600), "Reserve" (600-900), "Open": (above 900). Trophies: 1st - 3rd in each section, medals to all. EF: Pre-reg. at NJChess.com, pay $30 (cash or check) on-site by 12. Those who pre-register after Thurs., 3/31 or on site: pay $40 (cash or check) by 12. Round 1 starts at 1:15, next rounds start ASAP. Separate Section Awards ceremony around 3:00-4:15. USCF membs, Chess merchandise available on-site. Send questions to: Grant Oen, Jairo Moreira:
[email protected]. Apr. 3, 2011 Westfield Spring Scholastic Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12 3 Sections, Open, Under 1250, Under 750. Open. 3SS, 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.: 2:45-4:25-6:05 p.m. Under 1250, 4SS, Game/30. Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15 members at site $30, $25 members. Rds.: 2:45-4:00-5:15-6:30 p.m. Under 750, 4SS, Game/30. Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15 members at site $30, $25 members. Rds.: 2:45-4:00-5:15-6:30 p.m. Tiebreaks for trophies Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163,
[email protected]. Send Advance Entries by March 31 (please make check payable to Westfield Chess Club) to Todd Lunna, 36 Maple Dr., Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Apr. 3, First Sunday of Month Quads Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873. (Exit #10 off I-287, Easton Ave.). Open Section: 3RR, SD/75, $$: Trophy or $40. Reg.: 10:45a m. EF: $20 cash at site, EF $15 online entryfeesrus.com. Rds.: 11-1:30-4. With short lunch break. No Past Quad Quitters allowed. Info: Ken call 908-763-6468 or
[email protected]. Apr. 8-10 or 9-10, 2nd annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix. Apr. 10, ICA Spring 2011 Open Championship See Grand Prix. Apr. 10, ICA Spring 2011 Scholastic Championship in 5 sections 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 POINTS OR
MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! 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 Apr. 6th) $25 At Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rnd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 point bye for rd. 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 payable To: International Chess Academy Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. NS. NC. W.
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY) See Grand Prix. June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix.
New York Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dutchess County Championships 5SS, G/90. EF: $5.00. Rockefeller Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. Prizes:Trophies for first and second place overall, and for each class consisting of 4 or more players. Adv. Ent: Michael O’Connor,
[email protected]. Club website: www.vassar-chadwick.com. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 10, Westfield Quads 3 RR, Game/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@ aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Mar. 3-31, 4th Long Island Chess Club March Open 5SS, G/90. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. 2 sections: Main: U-2300/unr. $(b/20): $150-100. Top U-1800, U-1500 $70 ea. EF: $35. Reserve: U-1400/unr. $(b/10): $10075. Top U-1200 $60. EF: $25. BOTH: Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no adv. ent., non-LICC members +$10. Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 15. Info: www.lichessclub.com. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 15-17 or 16-17, 6th annual Empire State Open (NY) See Grand Prix.
Mar. 12, Jenifer Woods Memorial See Grand Prix.
Apr. 16, Princeton Day School 650The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each section. Medals to all players. Sections for OVER 1000 begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 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 1112 noon $45. Info and register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie Waitzkin,
[email protected].
Mar. 12-13, 2011 Marchand Open (33rd Annual) See Grand Prix.
Apr. 17, Westfield Quads 3 RR, Game/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@ aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com. Apr. 20-24, 21-24, 22-24 or 23-24, 5nd annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Apr. 23, $uper $wiss K-8 Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873. (Exit #10 off I-287 Easton Ave.) 5SS, G/30. 3 Sections, U1400, U1000, U600. $$100-50, b/10. Trophies top 5, Awards to all. Highest lifetime rating is used. If less than 5 entries it will be a quad or be merged. EF: $29 online, entryfeesrus.com, $35 cash at Site. Bughouse games after rd #3. Free USCF dues to beginners under age 13. Quads will be arranged for parents or non K-8 players. Info: Ken at 908-763-6468 or
[email protected]. May 1, First Sunday of Month Quads Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873. (Exit #10 off I-287, Easton Ave.). Open Section: 3RR, SD/75, $$: Trophy or $40. Reg.: 10:45a m. EF: $20 cash at site, EF $15 online entryfeesrus.com. Rds.: 11-1:30-4. With short lunch break. No Past Quad Quitters allowed. Info: Ken call 908-763-6468 or
[email protected]. A State Championship Event! May 14-15, New Jersey Junior Championship 5SS, G/100. Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738, Larrison Hall 116-117, use Parking Lot #2; 4 minutes from Garden State Parkway, Exit# 109. OPEN: (K-12)Trophies to top 10. Top High School player from NJ awarded entry to Denker Tournament of HS Champions. RESERVE: (U1400) Trophies to top 10, U1300, U1200, U1000, Unr. ALL: Entry fee $35 if received by 5/7, $50 at site. Reg.: Sat. 9-10am. Rds.:10:30-2:30-6:15 Sat., 10-2 Sun. ENT: NJSCF P.O. Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Make checks payable to NJSCF or online at www.characterkings.org. Info: Hal Sprechman, 732-259-3881, hsprechman@ characterkings.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Mar. 15, Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. John's Masters) See Grand Prix. Mar. 17, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $35, Club membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game. Mar. 17-Apr. 14, Marshall CC Thursday Members-Only Swiss 5SS, G/120. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to members only. EF: $20. ($$300 b/20): $120-70-50, U2000 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7pm each Thursday. Byes ok, limit 2, request by round 3. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 19, Marshall CC Saturday G/60 4SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($360 b/24) $120-70-50, 1700-1999/unr $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Note: Only one bye available, request at entry. Mar. 20, Marshall CC Sunday G/35 Action 5SS, G/35. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($360 b/24): 120-70-50, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Rds.: 12-1:40-3:05-4:30-6pm. One bye available, request at entry. Mar. 21-Apr. 18, Marshall Monday Under 1600 5SS, G/90. Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St., NYC 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($300 b/20): $120-70-50, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7 PM each Monday. Byes OK, limit 2, request by rd 3. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 23-Apr. 20, Marshall CC Under 2000 Wednesday Swiss 5SS, 30/90,SD/1. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($$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. Mar. 24, 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 $35, Club membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game. Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 12th Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 22nd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) See Grand Prix. Mar. 26, Utica Four Seasons - Winter 4SS, Rds. 1-2 G/60. Rds. 3-4 G/90. Mohawk Valley Community College, Exit 31, I-90, bear left, South on E. Genesee, (2.6 miles), left on Memorial Highway (2.3 miles), left Sherman, right into MVCC, (IT Building upstairs). EF: $30. Prizes b/20: $200, 125, 75, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:15-5:30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Ln., Minoa, NY 13116, 315-436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 26-27, 1st NYC Women's Championship! 4-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($$240 b/16) $90-60-45, U1500/unr $45. Title of NYC Women's Champion to highest scoring NYC resident. EF: $40, members $20. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds.: 12:30-5:30 pm each day. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. Chess Magnet School JGP. Mar. 26-27, Marshall CC March U2100 4SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. ($360 b/24) $120-70-50, U1800/unr $65, U1500 $55. Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM each day; 1 day, (Rds 1-2 G/35) 9:40-11:05AM-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. Chess Magnet School JGP.
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Mar. 27, New York City Chess Inc. Scholastic Chess Tournaments 4 round Swiss, G/30 (notation required in Championship Sections). Reg.: 9-9:30am. EF: $30 online, $40 onsite. 4 Sections, Championship: Accommodates the newly rated, young player...USCF rating under 1000. Championship 1: Accommodates the more advanced tournament player...USCF rating over 1000. Novice: Accommodates our youngest novice players, providing a "competitive", fun and exciting Tournament environment that will increase the appetite to become better and better... Pre K, K, 1. Novice 1: Accommodates slightly more advanced novice players, who have a more complete understanding of the game of chess...2,3,4. Medals and Trophies for ALL Participants. Register online at: http://chessnyc.com/scholastic/chess-tournaments-nyc. Call 212.475.8130. New York City Chess Inc., http://chessnyc.com/. Mar. 31, 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 $35, Club membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game. Apr. 1-15, Queens April Open See Grand Prix. Apr. 2, Marshall CC Saturday U1800 4SS, G45. 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. Apr. 2, NSCF April Youth/Adult Over 1599 3SS, G/60. Ward School, 311 Broadfield Rd., New Rochelle, NY 10801. Open to all players rated over 1599. May be multiple sections of 6 or more. Concurrent with six Scholastic sections. Rds.: 10am-12:15pm2:30pm. No byes. EF: $35 online by 9pm 3/31 or mailed by 3/28, $45 on site. Prizes: $100, $50 b/o 6 entries/section. Ent: See www. nscfchess.org/tla for mail, online forms. On site reg: Sat. 4/2 9:009:30am. Questions: 914-683-5530. Apr. 2-3 or 3, Marshall April Grand Prix See Grand Prix. Apr. 3, The Right Move #169 Team and Individual Championships FREE EF. 4SS, G/30. Play starts promptly at 10:00. Players must check in by 9:15 A.M. (Latecomers will not play in round one). Brandeis H.S., 145 W. 84th St., 10024 (near Columbus Ave., Manhattan, NYC). Open to gr. K-12. Five rated sections: Open, Under 1700, Under 1200, Under 800, Under 600. (May renew or join USCF at tournament). Non-member sections by grades: K-4, 5-9.Trophies to top 3 in each section except Open ($50, $30, $20 for 1st-3rd); medal to each player with 2.5 or more points. Team plaque to 1st and 2nd each section, with top 4 scores counting in each section (minimum 3 players on team in section). To register: use website at www.therightmove.org or email
[email protected] or Fax to 718-455-2863 before 6:00PM on Fri. Give full name, school, grade, USCF ID# , exp. date, and section. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Apr. 4-25, 90th Nassau Grand Prix See Grand Prix. Apr. 7, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! See Grand Prix. Apr. 8-10 or 9-10, 2nd annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix. Apr. 9, 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. Apr. 10, Marshall CC Sunday G/35 Action 5SS, G/35. 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.: 12-1:40-3:05-4:30-6pm. One bye available, request at entry. Apr. 12, Marshall Masters (Formerly the St. John's Masters) See Grand Prix. Apr. 14, 2nd Long Island CC G/10 (QC) 7SS, G/10. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all U-2300/unr. $(b/20): $100-80. Top U1800, U-1500, U-1300 $60 ea. EF: $25. Non LICC members +$5. Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no adv. ent. Rds.: 7:15-7:45-8:15-8:45-9:15-9:45-10:15. 3 byes 1-7. Info: www.lichessclub.com. NS. Apr. 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 $35, Club membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game. Apr. 15-17 or 16-17, 6th annual Empire State Open See Grand Prix. Apr. 16, Marshall CC Saturday U1600 4SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20) $120-70-50, U1300 $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. Apr. 16, Syracuse University April Open 4SS. Rds. 1 & 2 G/60; Rds. 3 & 4 G/90. Syracuse University, Hall of Languages, Room 101. EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:15-5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP.
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Apr. 16-17 or 17, Marshall CC April U2300 4SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. ($360 b/24) $120-70-50, U2000/unr $65, U1700 $55. Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds 12:30-5:30 PM each day; 1 day, (Rds 1-2 G/30) 10-11:15AM-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. Chess Magnet School JGP.
bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.
Apr. 17, 29th Binghamton Monthly Tourney FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP WITH ENTRY FEE*. 4SS, Rds.1-3 G/65, Rd. 4 G/75. Reg.: 8:45 to 9:15 AM. ENTRY: $35 Cash only at site. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:30, 4:45. Prizes $400 b/20: Open: $130, $70, $40. Reserve: $80, $50, $30. Trophies: 1-3 both sections. Cordisco’s Corner Store, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. cordiscos@ stny.rr.com. *call for details. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 30-May 1, Marshall CC Maypril Grand Prix See Grand Prix.
Apr. 18-May 23, FIDE Mondays!! 6SS, G/120. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open to all players rated 1600 or above. EF: $50, $30 members. $$500 b/20: $175-125-100, U2000 $100; 2 byes OK, commit before Round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7PM each Monday; FIDE rated. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 20-24, 21-24, 22-24 or 23-24, 5th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Apr. 21, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF: $35, Club membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game. Apr. 21-May 19, Marshall CC Thursday Members-Only Swiss 5SS, G/120. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to members only. EF: $20. ($$300 b/20): $120-70-50, U2000 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7pm each Thursday. Byes ok, limit 2, request by round 3. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 23, Marshall CC Saturday G/60 4SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($360 b/24) $120-70-50, 1700-1999/unr $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Note: Only one bye available, request at entry. Apr. 24, Marshall CC Sunday G/30 Action 5SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($360 b/24): 120-70-50, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Rds.: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:20pm. One bye available, request at entry. Apr. 25-May 23, Marshall Monday Under 1600 5SS, G/90. Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St., NYC 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($300 b/20): $120-70-50, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7 PM each Monday. Byes OK, limit 2, request by rd 3. Chess Magnet School JGP. Apr. 27-May 25, Marshall CC Under 2000 Wednesday Swiss 5SS, 30/90,SD/1, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($$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. Apr. 28, 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: $35, Club membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1
Apr. 30, Marshall CC Saturday U1800 4SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20) $120-70-50, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45AM. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15. Note: Only one bye available, request at entry.
May 5, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF: $35, Club membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game. May 7, 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. May 8, 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.: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:20pm. One bye available, request at entry. May 12, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! See Grand Prix. May 14, Marshall CC Saturday U1600 4SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20) $120-70-50, U1300 $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. May 14-15, Marshall May U2300 4SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. ($360 b/24) $120-70-50, U2000/unr $65, U1700 $55. Reg: ends 12:15PM. 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. Chess Magnet School JGP. May 20-22 or 21-22, 19th annual New York State Open See Grand Prix. May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! See Grand Prix. June 25-29, 2011 FIDE EVENT: North American Youth Championship! Open to players from USA, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada and Mexico. Organized by Chess Educators, LLC. 7R-SS G/90 + 30/sec increment. Doubletree Tarrytown Hotel, 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 USA. This Championship will be rated by the US Chess Federation (USCF) and the World Chess Federation (FIDE). FIDE rules will apply. Official players from each National Federation qualify for special conditions. The top boy and the top girl in each section will qualify to play in the 2012 Pan American Youth Championship. These players will be considered official players, and the accommodation and meals will be provided by the local organizer at no cost. The top player in each section will receive the FIDE Candidate Master Title, which will be officially approved at the FIDE Congress in October 2011.Trophies for the top five (5) players in each section.(age as of Jan 1, 2011).
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Tournament Life Open Sections and Girls Sections for players ages under 8, 10, 12, 14,16 & 18. EF: $75 received by 5/24, $100 received by 6/13, $125 thereafter onsite.No half-points byes, only zero-point byes. On-site registration on June 25 from 6-8pm & June 26 from 8-9:30 am. Opening Ceremony and Technical Meeting June 26 at 9:30am. Rounds 6/26-6/29 10am-3pm. LODGING: DOUBLETREE TARRYTOWN HOTEL, 455 South Broadway,Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA. $119, plus taxes.This hotel is located in Westchester County in New York, and it is only 35 minutes away from Grand Central Station in New York City by Metro North Train. Each room has 2 double beds, and the price is the same for 1-4 people in the same room. This is special rate and you must mention “Chess” when you make the reservation. You must make your reservation by Thursday, May 26, 2011 (Cutoff Date). Call 1-914-631-5700. Free Parking and Free Internet Connection. Mail entries with registration form (available on-line) to: Chess Educators LLC, PO Box 160, New York, NY 10028, USA. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION VISIT: www.chesseducators.com/northamericanyouth or contact the Organizer, Beatriz Marinello by e-mailing
[email protected] or calling 917-553-4522. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Ohio schools in grades K-6 or home schooled in Ohio. First United Methodist Church, 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. EF: $25 if received by March 5, 2011. After $35. Students receiving free lunch $10.00. No on-site registrations. Doors open at 7:30am; Announcements 9:15am; First round 9:30am. K-3 Primary Rds. 1-4 G/30, Rd. 5 G/45. CHAMPIONSHIP K-6 Rds. 1-4 G/30. Rd. 5 G/45. Reserve K-6 U-750 all rounds G/30. AWARDS: Trophies to all scoring 3.5 or more. Trophies to top 5 team. Contact: D. C. Bills, 330-677-9351.
[email protected]. Info, forms: www.ohioscholasticchess.org.
June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.
A State Championship Event! Apr. 2, 2011 Ohio All Girls Chess Championship Tournament Sections: Ohio Girls Chess Championship K-12, Reserve (U600) K-12, Non-
Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, 41st annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open See Grand Prix.
North Carolina Mar. 19, TACO 72 3-SS, G/90. Caraleigh Fellowship Hall, 118 Summit Ave., Raleigh, NC. EF: $21 (rec'd by 3/18)/$25 at site. Prize fund: $$640 b/40. OPEN: $12575-40 U1800: $110-60-30, U1400: $110-60-30. One class limit on "playing up". Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-1:45-5. NCCA req'd OSA. Info: http://ncchess.org/rtcc/taco.html. Jeff Jones (919) 270-9948. Raleigh
[email protected]. Apr. 8-10 or 9-10, The Big Enchilada See Grand Prix. June 4, Porter Evette Memorial See Grand Prix.
Ohio Mar. 12, 10th Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament 5SS, G/30. Paul Brown Stadium, Club West, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 15 School Sections, includes rated and non-rated. Grade K Non-Rated, Grade 1 Non-Rated, Grade 2 Non-rated, Grade 3 Non-rated, Grades K3 Open, Grade 4 Non-Rated, Grade 5 Non-Rated, Grade 6 Non-Rated, Grades 4-6 below 700, Grades 4-6 Open, Grades 7-9 Non-Rated, Grades 7-9 Open, Grades 10-12 Non-Rated, K-12 Open, Collegiate. USCF membership is not required for the non-rated and K-3 rated sections. Prizes: Trophies to all who score 3.5 points or higher, top five team trophies awarded medals to all others. EF: $35 early bird fee which includes lunch, t-shirt, program/score book, medal, and simul participation. CORRECTION: Registration fee increases to $45 after February 18. Registration closes Wednesday, March 9, 2011. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS. Checks, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and AmEx accepted. Schedule: Friday, March 11, early check in from 4-6 p.m. FREE SIMUL at 6:30 p.m. for tournament participants, $20 for non-participants. SIMUL features International Master Irina Krush, International Grandmasters Maurice Ashley and Gregory Kaidanov and special guests. Saturday, March 12, check in 7-8:30 a.m., matches begin at 9:00 a.m. Grandmasters will be available for questions and instructions in the skittles room all day Saturday. Entry/Info: Queen City Classic ChessTournament; 5400 Kennedy Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45213. 1-866-PS-CHESS (772-4377) or fax to 513-352-9374. Confirm all registrations at the QCC event website. Registration form available online at www.queencityclassic.org. Mar. 12, 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.: 11:301:15-3:30-5:15. 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: http:// www.thehouseofchess.com/. A State Championship Event! Mar. 19, 2011 Ohio Elementary Championship 5SS, 3 sections: Championship (K-6); Reserve (K-6 u750); Primary Championship (K-3). 2 nonrated sections. Open to students enrolled in
Mar. 25, Friday Night Action 4SS, G/30. First Unitarian Church, 20600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122. Sections: Open, Reserve U-1500. EF: $20. Prizes: Open: $$Gtd: $100, $50 U-2000 $50. Reserve: 1st 40% of section entries 2nd 20% of section entries. Reg.: 6-7. Rd. 1, 7PM Sharp! Contact: Mike Joelson,
[email protected], (216) 321-7000. Website: www.progresswithchess.org. Online signup available. Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 12th Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix.
rated K-5 and 6-12. USCF membership, clocks, notation required in rated sections only. Players with fewer than 13 rated games may compete in nonrated sections. Accelerated pairings may be used. Bring your own clock. Format: All Rated Sections: 5-SS, G/45 all rounds. All Nonrated Sections: 5SS, G/30 all rounds. Awards: All Sections -Trophies will be awarded to players scoring 3.5 or higher. All Sections - Trophies to top 5 teams (minimum 2 players/team). Medals to all players not taking an individual trophy. First place winner in the Championship section will win a $200 college scholarship to any school of her choice, sponsored by the Ohio Chess Association and Jonathan Doran. Winner will also be given the chance to represent Ohio at the Susan Polgar Invitational for Girls in July, with a $250 travel stipend. Schools must be a member of OSCA to be eligible for team prizes. Check www.ohioscholastic chess.org to confirm current status or to apply. Membership in OSCA is free. Entry Fee: $25 registration fee. Students on reduced-price lunch program $10. Deadline for ALL registrations is Monday, March 28, 2011. Advanced registrations only. No registrations accepted at the door. NO EXCEPTIONS! Space limited to first 200 players. Make checks payable to Columbus School for Girls. Entries To: Chess Tournament, Columbus School for Girls, 56 S. Columbia Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43209.
Apr. 9, Toledo Apr Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd 1 G/75, Rnds 2-4 G/90. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Café, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 4/7 $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. Apr. 15-17, 2011 National Junior High (K-9) Championship See Nationals. May 14, Toledo May Swiss Open, 4SS, Rd. 1 G/75, Rds. 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 5/12 $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. May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. Jul. 8-10 or 9-10, 2011 Columbus Open See Grand Prix. Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Cleveland Open See Grand Prix.
Oklahoma Mar. 19, OCA Angelfish Open 2011 4SS, One section, G/60+15 sec. Best Western AirportTulsa, I-244 at Garnett, Tulsa, OK, 888-438-0780 or 918-438-0780. EF: $25 at door, OCA membership included. $$G 150-100-50 plus Trophies to 1st and Class A, B, C and D & Under winners. Additional prizes based on entries. Unrateds eligible for place and D & Under prizes. Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6:30. Accelerated pairings may be used, 1/2-point bye available in Rd 1 only. Ent & More Info: Chuck Unruh, PO Box 340, Collinsville, OK 74021, 918-371-2978 or 800-460-2794,
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Every Saturday Lehigh Valley Super Quads & G/10 (QC) (NO QUADS OR BLITZ ON LVCA GRAND PRIX DATES LISTED IN CHESS LIFE) G/40 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1p. Lehigh County Senior Ctr., 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102. EF: $10, $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/10 Quick Chess, 5-SS, Reg.: 5-6:15 pm. EF: $5. Prizes: 50% of Paid Entries. Info:
[email protected], http://www.lehighvalleychess.org/. Mar. 12-13, Harrisburg Open See Grand Prix. Mar. 13, Bryn Mawr Quads #3 (K-12) Bryn Mawr Community Center, Bryn Mawr, PA. See www.silverknights chess.com for complete information or to register. Mar. 14, Collegeville Quads #6 South Elementary School, Collegeville, PA. See www.silverknights chess.com for complete information or to register. Mar. 18, Friday Night Action #27 4SS, G/30. Belmont Park Classroom, 200 Anderson Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406. EF: $20 online; $30 on-site 6:30-6:45. Rds.: 7:00, then ASAP.
Prizes: $100 to 1st, other prizes per entries. Register at www.silverknightschess.com. Registration limited to first 24 players. Mar. 19, 2011 March Grand Prix See Grand Prix. Mar. 19, 2011 PA State Game/29 Championship (QC) See Grand Prix. Mar. 20, PCL March Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am, Rds.: 11:30am-Noon-12:30pm. Info:
[email protected], 412-908-0286. W. Mar. 20, Silver Knights Team League #3 (Playoffs!) Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. Sections: K8 Rated, K-3 Unrated. Must enter as a team of 4 players from same school. EF: $80/team online by Wed; $100 on-site. See www.silverknights chess.com for round times and league rules. Free game analysis by NM. Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 12th Pittsburgh Open See Grand Prix. Mar. 26, 10th Annual Horizons for Youth Scholastic Spring Chess Tournament 5SS, G/30. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Main Campus, College Center Building, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: 8:00-9:00am, Rds.: 9:30, 11, 12:30, 2, 3:30. Rated Section Age 18 and under. Non-Rated Sections ages 14 and under. EF: $30 postmarked by March 23rd, $35 later & on site. Prizes: Rated-Trophies-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, UNR. Non-Rated Trophies b/o age. For rated section, please bring chess equipment. Random draw prizes between rounds. Ent: Online reg. forms at: http://www.northampton. edu/Community-Programs/Horizons-For-Youth/Special-Events-and-Partnerships.htm or call Horizons for Youth at 610-861-4120. Please print and mail form with payment (CC or check) to: Horizons for Youth, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Info: Maudell 610-861-4120, Scott Zrinski (TD),
[email protected] or Bruce Davis (Chief TD),
[email protected]. Mar. 28, Plymouth Meeting Quads #3 (K-12) Colonial Elementary School, Plymouth Meeting, PA. See www. silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register. Apr. 1, Doylestown Quads #8 (K-12) Doylestown Activity Center, Doylestown, PA. See www.silverknights chess.com for complete information or to register. Apr. 2, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads Our 22nd year! 3RR, 40/80, sd/30. United Methodist Church, 129 S. High St., West Chester, PA 19382. EF: $20. Prizes: $$40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4:30. Info: Jim White 484-678-3164. Apr. 3, PCL April Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am, Rds.: 11:30am-Noon-12:30pm. Info:
[email protected], 412-908-0286. W. Apr. 4, Collegeville Quads #7 South Elementary School, Collegeville, PA. See www.silverknights chess.com for complete information or to register. Apr. 8, Friday Night Action #28 4SS, G/30. Belmont Park Classroom, 200 Anderson Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406. EF: $20 online; $30 on-site 6:30-6:45. Rds.: 7:00, then ASAP. Prizes: $100 to 1st, other prizes per entries. Register at www.silverknightschess.com. Registration limited to first 24 players. Apr. 9-10, 2011 PA State Amateur Championship Comfort Inn, 58 SR 93, West Hazleton, PA 18202, 1/2 mile from Exit 145 off I81. 2 sections: Champ (Sat & Sun): Open to U2200. 5SS, G/90. Rds: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-1. EF: $20 rec’d by 4/8, $30 later. Trophies: 1-3, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200/Unrated, SchoolTeam (top 4 scores).Top 2 receive entry into 2011 PA Champ.Title to top PA resident. Scholastic (Sat only): unrated or U1400 in grades K-12. 4SS. G/40. Rds.: 10-11:30-1-2:30. EF: $15 rec’d by 4/8, $20 later. Trophies: 1-2, U1000, U800/Unrated, School Team (top 4 scores). All: Reg.: 9-9:45am, PSCF $5, OSA. HR: 570-4559300, 1-877-424-6423, $68.95. Ent/Info: GHACC, c/o Michael Jemo, 128 Forest Hills Acres, HazleTwp., PA 18201,
[email protected], 570-4559261. W. Chess Magnet School JGP for Champ. Section. Apr. 10, MasterMinds CC 2nd Saturday Swiss/Open Quads Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. 2 events. Quads: 3RR, 40/80, SD/30. EF: $20 cash on site only, Perfect score winner $50 else $40. First Rd: 10 then asap. 4 Rd Scholastic Swiss: EF: $15, ASAP $5 rec'd byThursday before, $25 at the door. 4 sections: K-12, K-8, K-6, K-3.Trophies to the top 3 in each section and top unrated, 1st & 2nd school & club trophies across all section top 4 players. Reg. ends 9:30am first rd 10am then asap. Free parking on site! Ent: MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Checks made payable to: MasterMinds CC. Info: Bradley Crable, 215-8443881,
[email protected], or www.mastermindschess.org. Apr. 11, Plymouth Meeting Quads #4 (K-12) Colonial Elementary School, Plymouth Meeting, PA. See www.silver knightschess.com for complete information or to register. Apr. 13, Chadds Fords Quads #7 (K-12) Chadds Ford Elementary School, Chadds Ford, PA. See www.silver knightschess.com for complete information or to register. Apr. 16, Central Bucks Scholastic Championship Mill Creek Elementary School, Warrington, PA. See www.silver knightschess.com for complete information or to register. Apr. 20-24, 21-24, 22-24 or 23-24, 5th annual Philadelphia Open See Grand Prix. Apr. 28-May 26, 2011 Hatboro Open See Grand Prix.
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Apr. 30, 2011 April Grand Prix See Grand Prix. May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY) See Grand Prix. June 24-28, 8th annual Philadelphia International See Grand Prix. June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World Open See Grand Prix. Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix.
Rhode Island Cranston-Warwick CC Monthly Every Tuesday. 4SS, 40/70, SD/30. Garden City Center, Cranston. EF: $5/game (club mbrs: $3/game). Reg.: 6:30-6:50pm; email preferred. Rds.: 1st 4 Tuesdays of the month, 7pm sharp! 5th Tuesday extra rated games and events. One bye rd 1-3; if notified in advance. Prizes based on entries. Info: www.cranstonchess.org, 401-575-1520. frmTLA A State Championship Event! Mar. 26, R.I. State Scholastic Championship Open to out of state players. Grade K-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12. Reg.: www.richess.org,
[email protected] or (401)359-1602. Mar. 27, 113th Rhode Island Pawn Eater 4SS, G/60. RI College, Providence, RI 02908. Sections & Prizes: $500 b/50: OPEN, U1900, U1500. EF: $25 by 3/25, $30 at site. REGISTER ONLINE at www.rhodeislandchess.org. 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 40604, Providence, RI 02940. Site tel. (401) 837-1302. NS. NC. W.
South Carolina Apr. 8-10 or 9-10, The Big Enchilada (NC) See Grand Prix.
Tennessee Mar. 26-27, Jack Smith Memorial 7 See Grand Prix. A State Championship Event! Apr. 9, Tennessee All-Girls Scholastic Championship NOTE DATE CHANGE: April 9 (Not April 11). 5SS, G/40. Montgomery County Civic Hall, 350 Pageant Ln., Clarksville, TN 37040. Two Sections: Championship Section open to all TN girls, EF: $15 pstmkd by 4/5/11, $25 later. Section rated, USCF andTCA membership req'd., Competition Section open to all girls, EF: $12.00 if pstmkd by 4/5/11, $20.00 later, Section not rated, no membership req'd., Both sections have 3 Divisions: Age 18 & under, Age 14 & under, Age 10 & under, Trophies 1st – 5th place, medals 6th – 10th place, plus prizes to 1st place in each division. Rds.: both sections: 9, 10:30, 12, 1:30, 3, Playoff if needed: G/10, G/5, Coin toss. Winner of 18 & under in Championship Section will be crowned TN All-Girls State Champion and receive Grand Prize of partial scholarship to college of choice. Special events: Chess vendor, Exhibitors, Free games analysis by NM. Inq.:
[email protected]. Ent: Clarksville Chess Club, c/o Roy Manners, 1215 Cumberland Hgts. Rd., Clarksville,TN 37040. Online: www.tnchess.org Hotel: (closest) Riverview Inn, 931-552-3331, (recommended) Courtyard by Marriott, 931-5514480. Apr. 29-May 1, 2011 National High School (K-12) Championship See Nationals.
Texas Mar. 11-13, South Houston Open See Grand Prix. Mar. 19, Many Springs Quads 3 3R - G/75, 5 second time delay. North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills, TX 76180. Rd. 1: 9:15, others ASAP. EF: $15, add $5 On-Site, 80% of entry fee's returned as prizes. Reg.: On-Site Entry 9:00-9:15; Entry by Mail:Tarrant County Chess Club, c/oTom Crane, 6833 Greenleaf Dr., North Richland Hills,TX 76182. Additional information: Tom Crane 817-296-4287 or
[email protected] NS, NC, W. Mar. 26-27, Summer Open Hornbeak Bldg, 2nd floor, 4450 Medical Dr., San Antonio,TX 78229. 4-SS, 30/90, SD/60. $$1,100 b/40, 2 sections. Open: $250-150, U2100 $100, U1900 $100. Reserve (U1800): $150-100, U1700 $100, U1500 $75, U1300/unr. $75. Unr. may play for top Open prizes or U1300/unr. only. EF: $30 if rec’d by 3/24, $35 at site. Junior (18/under) or Senior (65+) entry (count 2/3 toward based-on): $20 by 3/24, $25 at site. Reg.: 11 am.-12:30 p.m., Rds. 1-6, 10-3. Half-pt. bye any one rd., notice before rd. 2. Entries: SACC, POB 501, Helotes,TX 78023. Info: sanantoniochess.com, 210-695-2324. NS. NC. W. Apr. 16-17, 2011 Laredo Open See Grand Prix. May 6-8, 2011 National Elementary (K-6) Championship See Nationals.
Utah Mar. 11 - 13 or 12-13, 4th Annual Farewell Bobby Fischer This popular event is the longest running Bobby Fischer Memorial Chess Tournament held in the United States! 6SS, TWO Sections: Open & U1400. Univ. of Utah, Student Union Bldg. Den/Cafeteria, 200 S. Central Campus Dr., SLC, UT 84112. TWO Schedules: (2 day or 3 day) EF: Open: If money in by Jan 31, $20. Mar. 9, $25. $30 after/on-site. U1400: If in
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by Jan 31, $15. Mar. 9, $20. $25 after/on-site. Please make checks payable to Morry Holland. Time Controls: 3 day: Rds. 1&2 G/64, Rds. 3&4 G/72, Rds. 5&6 32/72 SD/64 (All td/3). 2 day: Rds. 1-4 G/31(td/1), 5&6 32/72 SD/64(td/3). Rds.: 3-day: Fri 7 PM, 9:25 - Sat 10AM, 1:45, 6 PM, - Sun 1 PM. 2-day: Sat 11AM, 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 6 PM, - Sun 1PM. Open $$ b/30 in the Open Section: $ 120 (+Trophy), 80. Class: A 60, B 50, C/below 40. UNR 30 (b/3 unr, or proportional).Top Female 20, upset 10. U-1400 $$ b/30 in the U-1400 Section: $ 75 (+Trophy), 50. Class: E 35, F 30, G 25, H/below 20. UNR 15 (b/3 unr, or proportional).Top Female 10, Upset 5. Bonus for 6-0 both sections. On-Site Reg.: Fri 6-6:40PM & Sat 9:00AM-10:40.Two (1/2 pt.) byes allowed, req before Rd.3. ENT: Send paid entries to: Morry Holland, 1470 E. Valley Ridge Dr., Sandy, UT 84093. Questions:
[email protected], or call 801-864-9023. More info available at www.utahchess.com and www.farewellbobbyfischer.com. Trivia contest Sat. 5:15 PM. Free Entries to GM/IM. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Mar. 26, HR Spring Swiss 4SS, G/65. Howard Johnsons, 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 3/17 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. Mar. 26, Liberty Scholastic #2 4SS, G/30. Liberty Elementary School, 25491 Riding Center Dr., South Riding, VA 20152. Sections: K-6 U/500, K-12 U/900, K-12 Champ. EF: $25 online by Wed; $35 on-site 12:00-12:30. Rds.: 1:00, then ASAP. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools; Free game analysis. See www.silverknightschess.com to register.
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Apr. 2, Scholastic Quads Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6630 Brawner St., McLean, VA 22101. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register.
Mar. 25-27 or 26-27, 22nd annual Vermont Resort Open See Grand Prix.
Apr. 8-10 or 9-10, The Big Enchilada (NC) See Grand Prix.
Apr. 15-17 or 16-17, 6th annual Empire State Open (NY) See Grand Prix.
Apr. 9, Spring Rumble Floris Elementary School, 2708 Centreville Rd., Herndon, VA 20171. 4SS, G/30. Trophies to top individuals and teams. Free game analysis. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register.
Apr. 30, Vermont versus The Rest of the World 3 rounds, G/80. Hampton Inn, 1378 Putney Rd., Brattleboro, VT 05301 (half mile north of I-91 Exit 3); 802-254-5700. Two sections: Open, Under 1520. Both: Each Vermonter will play one non-Vermonter twice and another non-Vermonter once. Merchandise prizes to all. EF: $12 in advance or $18 at door. Reg.: 8:40-9:40 a.m. Rds.: 10-1:50-5:20. Ent: Parker Montgomery, PO Box 831, Middlebury, VT 05753-0831;
[email protected]; 802-877-6336. May 20-22 or 21-22, 19th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix.
Virginia Arlington Chess Club Friday Night USCF Rating Ladder 30/90, SD/1. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Ladder has been running for over 45 years, now win money too! Most monthly game points: $50; most total points Jan. to Dec.: $100. Must join club to play. Yearly dues: $50 adults, $40 seniors and U18, cash or check. Dates found on our website: http://members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/. Reg.: weekly sign-up from 7:00-8:00, games start by 8:10, no advance entries. Contact for info only:
[email protected]. W, NS. Chess Magnet School JGP (if 4 rounds/ games played in that one month). Arlington Chess Club's Monthly Action Tournament Once each month, the ACC sponsors an action tournament (dates 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. Mar. 5, State Warm-Up 4SS, G/30. Providence RECenter, 7525 Marc Dr., Falls Church, VA 22042. Sections: K-6 U/500, K-12 U/900, K-12 Champ. EF: $25 online by Wed; $35 on-site 1:15-1:30. Rds.: 2:00, then ASAP. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools; Free game analysis. See www.silverknightschess.com to register. Mar. 18, Virginia Scholastic & Collegiate Friday Night Blitz (QC) 4/5 SS. G/5. Round 1 at 6PM. Same location as VA State Scholastic & Collegiate Championships (see separate TLA). Organized by VA Chess Federation. Virginia residency NOT required for Blitz. Online registration, eligibility, other details and hotel info at www.vachess.org or www. vschess.org. Questions to: Mike Hoffpauir,
[email protected], or 757-846-4805. Mar. 19, Kingstowne Quad #73/Action-Plus #45 KingstowneThompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22315. 2 Events. Quad #73: 3RR, G/100. EF: $10 if received by 3/16, $15 at site. Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 30 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Rds.: 11-3-7. Action-Plus #45: 5SS, G/45. EF: $15 if received by 3/16, $20 at site. Prizes $$250 b/20: $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Rds.: 11-1-3-5-7. Both: Reg. 910:30. 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). Mar. 19, Scholastic Quads #6 Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6630 Brawner St., McLean, VA 22101. Time Control: G/30. EF: $20 online by Wed; $30 on-site from 1:301:45. Check-in is MANDATORY for all pre-registered players, and must be complete by 1:45. Players that have not checked in by 1:45 will not be placed in a quad, even if they signed up in advance. Rds.: 1:45pm, then ASAP. Prizes: trophy to winner of each quad. See www.silverknights chess.com to register. A State Championship Event! Mar. 19-20, Virginia State Scholastic & Collegiate Chess Championships 6SS, Rds. 1-3 G/60; Rds. 4-6 G/90. Grafton Middle & High School, 405 Grafton Dr., Grafton, VA 23692. Organized by VA Chess Federation. Blitz Championships Friday at 6PM before the main tournament (see separate TLA). Main tournament is Saturday and Sunday, March 19-20. Players must be K-12 or College players attending school or college full time in Virginia as of Jan. 2011, or must be Virginia residents. Virginia residency is NOT REQUIRED for the Blitz Tournament. Online registration, eligibility, other details and hotel info at: www.vachess.org or www.vschess.org. Questions to: Mike Hoffpauir,
[email protected], or 757-846-4805. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 16-17, 9th Annual Kingstowne Chess Festival See Grand Prix. May 7, Silver Knights Team Tournament #3 Our Lady of Good Counsel School, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182. 4SS, G/30. Open to 4-player teams from same school in grades K-8. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register. June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix.
Washington Jul. 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.
West Virginia Apr. 16-17, 9th Annual Kingstowne Chess Festival (VA) See Grand Prix.
Wisconsin Mar. 26, Rated Beginners Open (RBO) 4SS, G/60. Dual rated. Comfort Suites Hotel, Exit 294, I-94 and HWY 164, Pewaukee, WI 53072. Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. Prizes: Trophy to first, book prizes for class winners. EF: $15 ($12 by 3/25). Reg.: 9:00-9:45, Rds.: 10:00; 1:00; 3:30; 6:00. Mail entries to Waukesha CC, 1911 Stardust Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186. Phone Info: Jim Nickell (262) 544-6266. Online info:
[email protected]. A Heritage Event! Mar. 26, Waukesha Memorial (30th Annual) A WisconsinTour Event! 4SS. G/60. Dual rated. Comfort Suites Hotel, Exit 294, I-94 and WI 164, Pewaukee, WI 53072. $$Non-monetary, traveling trophy to First, books for class winners. Open to all. EF: $15 ($12 by 3/25). Reg.: 9:00-9:45, Rds.: 10:00; 1:00; 3:30; 6:00. No state memb. req'd. OSA. Mail entries to: Waukesha CC. 1911 Stardust Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186. Phone Info: Jim Nickell (262) 544-6266. Online info:
[email protected]. Apr. 16, Hales Corners Challenge XIII See Grand Prix. Apr. 30 - May 1, Arpad Elo Open 5SS, 30/90; SD/60. Comfort Suites Pewaukee, N14 W24121Tower Place, Pewaukee, WI 53072. EF: $35 (Jr $32) if received by 4/29; $5 more later or at site. $$b/50: $250-150. A $110-55; B 100-50; C 90-45; D 80-40; U1200 70-35. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am 4/30/11. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. ENT: Ben Corcoran, 2711 N University Dr., Apt 64, Waukesha, WI 53188. 262-506-4203. INFO:
[email protected]. HR: $89 262-5062000. www.wischess.org. WCA Tour Event! Chess Magnet School JGP. May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30, 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. Jul. 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.
1200/1300 FLOORS As of April 1st, 2010, the USCF has added peak rating floors at 1200 and 1300. This applies only to events that end on or after 4/1/2010. To earn a 1200 floor a player needs to have a post-event established rating of at least 1400, to earn a 1300 floor a player needs to have a post-event established rating of at least 1500.
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Problem I.
Longren-Saylor, Pasadena, 1966 White wins after 1. Bc1 Qc3 2. Ba3 Be6 3. Bxf8 Bxf8 4. Rc1 Qb2 5. f4 Nd7.
1. ... Qh1+ 2. Ke2 Nf4+! 3. exf4 Qxd1 4. Ke3 Qd3 mate or 3. Kf3 Qxg2+ and 4. ... Qxb7. Problem II.
1. Qa4! sets up a killing discovered check, and if 1. ... Qd7 then 2. Ne5! Qxa4 3. Rxc8 mate repeating a pattern seen in Evans-Bisguier, U.S. Championship, 1959 (shown in this issue on page 14-15). Problem III.
1. c7! Rxf3 2. c8=Q+ Kg7 3. Qg4+ and 4. Qxf3. Problem IV.
1. Bg5! threatens 2. Nxf8. If the Black bishop moves, White wins with 2. Rg8+! Kxg8 3. Nf6+ and 4. Nxd5. Problem V.
1. ... Rf4! threatens mate via 2. ... Rh4+ 3. Kg1 Bf2+. White resigned after 2. Rb3 Rd1+!. No better is 2. Nf1 Rh4+ 3. Kg1 Bf2 mate. Problem VI.
1. Rd7+ Ke8 2. Rd5 threatens 3. Bg6+ Kf8 4. Rd8 mate. After 2. ... Rf4! White replied 3. Re5+! Kd8 4. Rc5. The threat of 5. Rc8 mate forced the won endgame of 5. ... Rxf5+ 6. Kxf5. Black resigned soon after 6. ... Be1 7. Rc1 Bb4 8. Kg5 Kd7 9. Kxh4.
SOLITAIRE CHESS ABCs of Chess (page 15) Discovery: Black mates with 1. ... Ng3+. Problem I.
Consecutive captures: Black wins a piece by 1. ... Bxc3 2. Bxc3 Qxc3. Problem II.
Pin: Black wins a piece with 1. ... Nxf3+ 2. gxf3 d4. Problem III.
Mating net: Black mates starting with 1. ... Qb5+. Problem IV.
Mating net: Black mates after 1. ... Qd2+. Problem V.
Mating attack: Black wins at least the queen by 1. ... Bg4. Problem VI.
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